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See, I disagree. What's stopping players from going Dragoon, dropping Dragoon after a quest, and then coming back to Dragoon at a higher level? I think we're forgetting that we're dealing with dragons. They're not a horse or a wolf or something that can be tamed with breeding and training, their elemental creatures of immense power with the ability to speak, creatures who could destroy cities if they see fit, even countries! A hero willy nilly dropping Dragoon and coming back to it should receive a negative trust effect with their dragon because why should the dragon trust the hero who ditches them for another class? We've seen that dragon's can speak and do have the ability to rationalize emotions. Where do dragons go when they're not being used in combat? They can't be used by the PC for scouting or any other such thing.

Annienal waves farewell to Virgil, only to notice Vindsval trying to coerce a child close to her. "Oh, um... h-hi, um, Lucas."

Battle Order > Purpearl: Lightning Spell vs. Turret- Hit (46x2=92-4=88 damage. -1 ether) Lind: Chaotic Whip vs. Grunt A- Hit (5+16+3=24x2=48 damage) Siercon: Giant Spear (Darkness) vs. Engineer A- Hit (17+17+10=44x2-88 damage) Sorsha: Ancestral Club vs. Engineer B- Damage (15-6=9 damage) > Matthias: Nurture Sorsha- Success! (Roll of three) (18+9=27 health. -1 ether) Engineer B vs. Purpearl- 20/2- 14=0 damage Parasite vs. Lind- 10/2-11=0 damage Other Grunt A: 1 damage Engineer A and B: Restore 40 damage to Turret Nothing overtly riveting happens during the round, with the exception of otherworldly people fighting the party still. Purpearl, Lind, and Seircon beginning finishing some of the Others, while Matthais takes a moment to heal Sorsha, the berserker "THANKS MATTHAIS! I APPRECIATE IT!" "Gak!" The battle continues! Other Grunt A *Poison! 1* Level 20 Humanoid HP: 26/250 Special: Set to Stun- The Other Grunt changes the setting on his handcannon to stun, stunning the target. Drops: Grand Potion Other Grunt B Level 20 Humanoid HP: 88/250 Special: Set to Stun- The Other Grunt changes the setting on his handcannon to stun, stunning the target. Drops: Grand Potion High Tech Turret Level 30 Mechanical *Immune to Poison and Bleeding* HP: 236/400 SP: 4 Special: Spread- The High Tech Turret fires it's rockets in a horizontal arc, hitting the target as well as the target above and below him for 10 damage. Drops: Smoke Bomb, Scrap Metal (Worth 25 gold) Other Engineer A Level 15 Humanoid HP: 2/200 Special: Tinker- The Other Engineer smashes away at the High Tech Turret, restoring 50 health to it and increasing it's SP by 1. Passive Special: Middle of Everything- The Other Engineer will restore 20 health to the High Tech Turret at the end of every turn so long as he's alive. Drops: Scrap Metal (Worth 25 Gold) Other Engineer B Level 15 Humanoid HP: 90/200 Special: Tinker- The Other Engineer smashes away at the High Tech Turret, restoring 50 health to it and increasing it's SP by 1. Passive Special: Middle of Everything- The Other Engineer will restore 20 health to the High Tech Turret at the end of every turn so long as he's alive. Drops: Scrap Metal (Worth 25 Gold) Otherworldly Parasite Level 10 Vermin HP: 8/100 Special 1: Brain Hijack- The Large Parasite latches onto the target's head and begins to control the brain, hexing the opponent until the Otherworldly Parasite is dead. Special 2: Nibble- The Large Parasite, unable to latch onto the target's head, latches onto another part of the body, dealing the poisoned by 1 effect. *Special 1 used against heroes without headwear. Special 2 used against heroes with headwear. Drops: Venom The Party Matthias the Carnival Crusader (StickFig) *Party Leader 22 Year Old Male Gnome Level 18 Druid *Gains 10 gold for each Humanoid killed* *Immune to Bound, Slowed* Power: 36 (17 + 9 + 0 + 0 + 10) Defense: 4 (0 + 4 + 0) Health: 28/28 (6 + 17 + 7 + 0 - 2) Ether: 15/18 (0 + 17 + 1 + 0 + 0) Gold: 91 Equipment: Restored Fireball Extraordinaire (WP: 9, hits enemies above and below target, Darkness and Electric Elemental, user is slowed), Hunter's Plate (SP: 4, wearers gains +10 gold for each humanoid kill, suitable for rogues, rangers, barbarians, beast warriors, infiltrators, regulators, and beast warriors) (Dreyrugr), Winged Sandals (wearers is immune to bound and slowed, footwear) Inventory: Peashooter (WP: 2, deals Burning: -2), Pongcanis Crossbow (WP: 8), Dapper Hat (Head wear, 1/6 chance to be encouraged at the beginning of battle), Ruby, 2x Elixir,Grand Potion, Grating Stone, Potion, 2x Red Death Blood (first target hit is doomed, consumable), 4x Remedy, 2x Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass Siercon (Siercon and Coral) Male, Age and species unknown (Visual appearance of hollow black smoke in human form.) Level 17 Battlemage (Darkness to all Attacks; Immune to Darkness, Asleep) Power: 34 (16 levels + WP 17) Spell Power: 44 (Magicians Gloves +10) Defense: 5 (Dark Phibbian Cloak +5) Health: 26/26 (5 base + 16 lvl + 5 class) Ether: 21/22 (5 base + 16 lvl + 1 class) Gold: 109 Equipment: -Giant Spear (WP:17, causes Bleeding, Hollow upgrade [Potion Stored]) -Dark Phibbian Cloak (SP:5, Adds Darkness-element to attacks and protects from darkness, suitable for magic users, body wear, Immune to Sleep,) -Magicians Gloves (Spellpower +10, Artifact, Hand Wear) Gems: Topaz (Lightning), Diamond (Light), Ruby (Fire), Emerald (Wood) Bombs: Cataclysm Bomb 200 (200 damage to all enemies with all elements [except darkness], ignores row and SP), Muddy Bomb (deals blinded and poisoned by 3 to all foes),Confuse Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the confused-effect to all opponents), 5x Bone (Distracts monster for 1 turn when thrown) Consumables: 7 Potions, 3 Remedies Inventory: Sylvania's Cowl (Artifact, Head Wear, Animal Talk), Sanctified Rito Spear, (WP:4, doubled against Flying enemies, Hollow upgrade [ ____ Stored]) Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Magnifying Glass Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob) 180 Years Old Female Elven Mystic Knight Level 19 *Immune to Fire and Fragile, Hexed, Petrified, Minimized, Jinxed, Stunned* Power: 46 (Level 19 + WP 20 + 3 A. Medal +4 Bonus #102) Defense: 14 (5 + 3 + 6) Health: 29/29 (Base 5 + 18 Levels + 7 Health Bonus +3 A. Medal - 2 Penalty #102) Ether: 22/30 (Base 5 + 18 Levels + 3 A. Medal + 4 Bonus #102) Gold: 63 (Owes Karie 25 gold) GP: 6 Equipment: Zelphie's Staff (WP: 20, cannot be imbued with elements, damages undead), Blue Hand Shield (SP:6, immune to Hexed, Petrified, Minimized, Jinxed, and Stunned), Aventine's Tricorne (SP: 3, Immunity to Fire), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to Fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators) Inventory: Equipment: Lullaby Wand (WP:8, Sleep effect), Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Thorny Rose (WP: 17,wood-elemental, deals the Poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Nimble Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torsowear), Ruby (Fire), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Confusion Consumables: 2 Potions, 11 Grand Tonics, Remedy, Tiger Balm, Mead, Ambrosia, 5 Venoms, Deadly Venom, Raw Sushi (Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether when consumed), 2 Tasty Pretzels (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom, Bone Decamon Deck: Lucky Rabbit (Icy 1), Scarab (Rock 1), Barghest (Electric 2), Automaton (Electric 5) Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass Lind Whisperer *Immune to Fire* 21-year-old male Human of the Munchkin tribe Class: Rogue Level: 16.5 Power Bonus: +3 Defense: 11 Health: 37/37 (7+15+4+9+1) Gold: 2 Glory Points: 14 Equipment: Ethereal Deck (WP:7, throwing weapon *Poisoned 1*), Chaotic Whip (WP: 5, Light and Darkness Elemental), Crescent Shield (SP: 7, halved damage from elemental attacks, shield), Anniversary Medal (SP: +3, Max. Health +3, Power +3, Max. Ether +3, immunity to fire, the medals stats will increase by 1 every anniversary, accessory), Akrone Fez (Artefact; SP: 1, Max. Health: +1, Headwear, suitable for anyone) Inventory: • Mugger's Mask (Protects from loss of gold from gold stealing enemies, headwear.), Trickster's Mask of the Human (suitable for anyone, changes users appearance into a human of the same gender, accessory),, • Bedroll, Shovel •Mead x2, Potion x4, Remedy, Bone, Phoenix Essence • Newspaper with Picture of Lupine (Quest/role-playing item), Alfendi's Cape, Alfendi Lupine's Blank Calling Cards • Decamon Deck: Tweetybird (Flying 1), Mud Frog (Rock 2) "THANKS MATTHAIS!!!" Sorsha the Savage (NPC, listens to Matthais) 17 years old female human Berserker Level 17.5 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Ice, Wind and Water* Power: Health: 30/34 (8+16+10) SP: 6 Gold: 15 Equipment: Ancestral Club (WP: 7, suitable for Sorsha only), Woolly Hat (SP:2, immunity to ice, wind and water; suitable to Sorsha only; headwear), Woolly Mitts (SP: 2, wearer's level doubles while at half health or lower while in combat, suitable for Sorsha only, handwear), Wooden Goat Shield (SP: 2, Shield, suitable for Sorsha) Inventory: Potion, Remedy, Mead Party Leader, please determine Battle Order. Everyone else, please choose an action.

Battle Order > Purpearl: Lightning Spell vs. Turret- Shield (6+1=7. 46 damage to all enemies, except Turret. 46x2=92 damage. -1 ether.) > Lind: Chaotic Whip vs. Grunt A- Hide (All damage negated for this round) > Siercon: Giant Spear (Darkness) vs. Grunt C- Counter (20/2-5=5 damage... 17+17=34x2=68 damage. KO!) > Matthias: Extraordinaire vs. Engineer A- Shield (9+18=27 heal restored to all party members. -1 ether.) Sorsha: Ancestral Club vs. Grunt B- Damage (20-6=14 damage) Engineer B vs. Purpearl- 20/2- 14=0 damage Parasite vs. Lind- 10/2-11=0 damage Other Grunt A: 1 damage Other Grunt C: 5 damage Engineer A and B: Restore 40 damage to Turret Purpearl fires another streak of lightning at the oncoming otherworldly menace, firing a string of lightning at them, frying the turret. Lind decides it best to hide, and jumps into the sheep swarm behind him, his plume sticking out of the fluffy mass. Siercon gets shot at by one of the Others, but jabs at him, impaling him on his spear. Matthais heals Siercon of his wounds, but they don't stay around long enough, as Sorsha gets blasted by her target, leaving a nasty burn mark on her. The two engineers hammer away at the now sparking turret, while the parasite appears to be at death's door. "Continue the assault on these pathetic bipedal annoyances! We will be victorious!" The battle continues! *Poisoned! 1* Other Grunt A Level 20 Humanoid HP: 75/250 Special: Set to Stun- The Other Grunt changes the setting on his handcannon to stun, stunning the target. Drops: Grand Potion Other Grunt B Level 20 Humanoid HP: 88/250 Special: Set to Stun- The Other Grunt changes the setting on his handcannon to stun, stunning the target. Drops: Grand Potion High Tech Turret Level 30 Mechanical *Immune to Poison and Bleeding* HP: 284/400 SP: 4 Special: Spread- The High Tech Turret fires it's rockets in a horizontal arc, hitting the target as well as the target above and below him for 10 damage. Drops: Smoke Bomb, Scrap Metal (Worth 25 gold) Other Engineer A Level 15 Humanoid HP: 90/200 Special: Tinker- The Other Engineer smashes away at the High Tech Turret, restoring 50 health to it and increasing it's SP by 1. Passive Special: Middle of Everything- The Other Engineer will restore 20 health to the High Tech Turret at the end of every turn so long as he's alive. Drops: Scrap Metal (Worth 25 Gold) Other Engineer B Level 15 Humanoid HP: 90/200 Special: Tinker- The Other Engineer smashes away at the High Tech Turret, restoring 50 health to it and increasing it's SP by 1. Passive Special: Middle of Everything- The Other Engineer will restore 20 health to the High Tech Turret at the end of every turn so long as he's alive. Drops: Scrap Metal (Worth 25 Gold) Otherworldly Parasite Level 10 Vermin HP: 8/100 Special 1: Brain Hijack- The Large Parasite latches onto the target's head and begins to control the brain, hexing the opponent until the Otherworldly Parasite is dead. Special 2: Nibble- The Large Parasite, unable to latch onto the target's head, latches onto another part of the body, dealing the poisoned by 1 effect. *Special 1 used against heroes without headwear. Special 2 used against heroes with headwear. Drops: Venom The Party Matthias the Carnival Crusader (StickFig) *Party Leader 22 Year Old Male Gnome Level 18 Druid *Gains 10 gold for each Humanoid killed* *Immune to Bound, Slowed* Power: 36 (17 + 9 + 0 + 0 + 10) Defense: 4 (0 + 4 + 0) Health: 28/28 (6 + 17 + 7 + 0 - 2) Ether: 16/18 (0 + 17 + 1 + 0 + 0) Gold: 91 Equipment: Restored Fireball Extraordinaire (WP: 9, hits enemies above and below target, Darkness and Electric Elemental, user is slowed), Hunter's Plate (SP: 4, wearers gains +10 gold for each humanoid kill, suitable for rogues, rangers, barbarians, beast warriors, infiltrators, regulators, and beast warriors) (Dreyrugr), Winged Sandals (wearers is immune to bound and slowed, footwear) Inventory: Peashooter (WP: 2, deals Burning: -2), Pongcanis Crossbow (WP: 8), Dapper Hat (Head wear, 1/6 chance to be encouraged at the beginning of battle), Ruby, 2x Elixir,Grand Potion, Grating Stone, Potion, 2x Red Death Blood (first target hit is doomed, consumable), 4x Remedy, 2x Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass Siercon (Siercon and Coral) Male, Age and species unknown (Visual appearance of hollow black smoke in human form.) Level 17 Battlemage (Darkness to all Attacks; Immune to Darkness, Asleep) Power: 33 (16 levels + WP 17) Spell Power: 44 (Magicians Gloves +10) Defense: 5 (Dark Phibbian Cloak +5) Health: 26/26 (5 base + 16 lvl + 5 class) Ether: 21/22 (5 base + 16 lvl + 1 class) Gold: 109 Equipment: -Giant Spear (WP:17, causes Bleeding, Hollow upgrade [Potion Stored]) -Dark Phibbian Cloak (SP:5, Adds Darkness-element to attacks and protects from darkness, suitable for magic users, body wear, Immune to Sleep,) -Magicians Gloves (Spellpower +10, Artifact, Hand Wear) Gems: Topaz (Lightning), Diamond (Light), Ruby (Fire), Emerald (Wood) Bombs: Cataclysm Bomb 200 (200 damage to all enemies with all elements [except darkness], ignores row and SP), Muddy Bomb (deals blinded and poisoned by 3 to all foes),Confuse Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the confused-effect to all opponents), 5x Bone (Distracts monster for 1 turn when thrown) Consumables: 7 Potions, 3 Remedies Inventory: Sylvania's Cowl (Artifact, Head Wear, Animal Talk), Sanctified Rito Spear, (WP:4, doubled against Flying enemies, Hollow upgrade [ ____ Stored]) Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Magnifying Glass Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob) 180 Years Old Female Elven Mystic Knight Level 19 *Immune to Fire and Fragile, Hexed, Petrified, Minimized, Jinxed, Stunned* Power: 46 (Level 19 + WP 20 + 3 A. Medal +4 Bonus #102) Defense: 14 (5 + 3 + 6) Health: 29/29 (Base 5 + 18 Levels + 7 Health Bonus +3 A. Medal - 2 Penalty #102) Ether: 23/30 (Base 5 + 18 Levels + 3 A. Medal + 4 Bonus #102) Gold: 63 (Owes Karie 25 gold) GP: 6 Equipment: Zelphie's Staff (WP: 20, cannot be imbued with elements, damages undead), Blue Hand Shield (SP:6, immune to Hexed, Petrified, Minimized, Jinxed, and Stunned), Aventine's Tricorne (SP: 3, Immunity to Fire), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to Fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators) Inventory: Equipment: Lullaby Wand (WP:8, Sleep effect), Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Thorny Rose (WP: 17,wood-elemental, deals the Poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Nimble Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torsowear), Ruby (Fire), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Confusion Consumables: 2 Potions, 11 Grand Tonics, Remedy, Tiger Balm, Mead, Ambrosia, 5 Venoms, Deadly Venom, Raw Sushi (Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether when consumed), 2 Tasty Pretzels (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom, Bone Decamon Deck: Lucky Rabbit (Icy 1), Scarab (Rock 1), Barghest (Electric 2), Automaton (Electric 5) Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass Lind Whisperer *Immune to Fire* 21-year-old male Human of the Munchkin tribe Class: Rogue Level: 16.5 Power Bonus: +3 Defense: 11 Health: 37/37 (7+15+4+9+1) Gold: 2 Glory Points: 14 Equipment: Ethereal Deck (WP:7, throwing weapon *Poisoned 1*), Chaotic Whip (WP: 5, Light and Darkness Elemental), Crescent Shield (SP: 7, halved damage from elemental attacks, shield), Anniversary Medal (SP: +3, Max. Health +3, Power +3, Max. Ether +3, immunity to fire, the medals stats will increase by 1 every anniversary, accessory), Akrone Fez (Artefact; SP: 1, Max. Health: +1, Headwear, suitable for anyone) Inventory: • Mugger's Mask (Protects from loss of gold from gold stealing enemies, headwear.), Trickster's Mask of the Human (suitable for anyone, changes users appearance into a human of the same gender, accessory),, • Bedroll, Shovel •Mead x2, Potion x4, Remedy, Bone, Phoenix Essence • Newspaper with Picture of Lupine (Quest/role-playing item), Alfendi's Cape, Alfendi Lupine's Blank Calling Cards • Decamon Deck: Tweetybird (Flying 1), Mud Frog (Rock 2) "OUCH! UGH, I THINK I'LL BE FINE..." Sorsha the Savage (NPC, listens to Matthais) 17 years old female human Berserker Level 17.5 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Ice, Wind and Water* Power: Health: 20/34 (8+16+10) SP: 6 Gold: 15 Equipment: Ancestral Club (WP: 7, suitable for Sorsha only), Woolly Hat (SP:2, immunity to ice, wind and water; suitable to Sorsha only; headwear), Woolly Mitts (SP: 2, wearer's level doubles while at half health or lower while in combat, suitable for Sorsha only, handwear), Wooden Goat Shield (SP: 2, Shield, suitable for Sorsha) Inventory: Potion, Remedy, Mead Party Leader, please determine Battle Order. Everyone else, please choose an action.

"Is it alright if I ask where you grew up? I don't think I recall you saying such a thing. Although, um, it's up to you." "Well, I, um, guess I wouldn't mind seeing myself on a monument... thank you, William." Annienal bows in appreciation. She never thought she'd see herself on anything, but being recognized so early on made her feel inspirational. "Virgil, I hope your travels are safe. It was a pleasure working with you, and thank you for the compass. I'm certain it's story won't be forgotten."

It did do double damage to the Turret, it just so happens I forgot to add the turret to the list of enemies hit. Also, the turret has an SP of 4, so it's actually 14. I'm pretty sure everything's good in that regard. On the other, yes, Lind should've done extra damage. The only reason I didn't add the +0 was because, well, I see no need to. Lind has taken no damage at the moment, so there's no need to put it into the equation. Math's hard enough for me already. Round is being rolled!

I don't think there's going to be a SoD class anymore. I can see it granting a health bonus, since they are basically the stand ins for maternity doctors.

QM Note: I forgot to add the Engineer's passive special, so the Turret has regained 40 health. Nothing too bad, but something to keep note of.

I'm also pretty sure Alfendi denied you the right to use the name "Gray Foxer". I pray you don't run into his ghost. Oops. Guess I should've watched what I put into the image link.

You killed Alfendi Lupine. His grandson, Lupine the Third, is alive and well, minus his sword arm. Also, yes, I'm working on a quest set in a necropolis.

"For fiction, yes. Tweaking and fibbing historical events is a disservice to the actual events that took place." Annie crosses her arms, clearly disapproving of Warlen's opinion. "I'm certain people and events have been exagerated in the past, but I'd prefer if our own exploits managed to keep some relative thread of realism. I'd prefer not to be remembered for someone I wasn't." "Oh, um... I didn't mean to offend you, Warlen. I'm... um, sorry if I did..."

I would love to take you too. The quest she's returning in is going to a place I've been meaning to go to for at least the past six months. Actually, here's a preview of one of the sets.

Amber Makepeace is coming back, just an FYI.

I'm incredibly surprised we've gone this long without having a long lasting villainous dragon. It's one of the classic fantasy tropes, and I'm surprised we haven't done anything with a reoccurring dragon villain.

"I'm honoured, Virgil. I'll ensure that your brother's telescope remains in good hands and is put to good use." Annienal nods her head in thanks. She clutches the telescope in her hands, looking it over curiously. Anninenal cringes at Warlen's story telling abilities, or lack of. She especially takes note of Warlen's passive moves on her. "That was... um, well, an interesting perspective, if somewhat romanticized, Warlen. I wouldn't call the mission "impossible", either, since we're all standing here. William, I believe the easiest way to retell the story is to relay it as a tale of remembrance for those we lose along the way, and not to forget them. I mean, um, you don't need to relay the fact there was a knight and and someone with a bow and quiver and what not, since it wasn't just the five of us who went looking for the flower..."

Sorry about that. I fixed your stats. I also added the 50 gold quest reward.

Battle Order > Purpearl: Lightning Spell vs. Turret- Shield (5+5=10 times. 46 damage to Other Engineer A and B and Parasite. 46x2=92 damage to Turret and Other Grunts A, B, and C. (due to the attack hitting them twice) > Lind: Chaotic whip vs. Grunt A- Crit. (5x2+16+3=24x2=58 damage) Sorsha: Ancestral Club vs. Grunt B- Special Damage (Sorsha Stunned!) > Siercon: Giant Spear (Darkness) vs. Grunt C- Hit (44x2=88 damage) > Matthias: Extraordinaire vs. Engineer A- Aim (9x2= 18 damage to Engineer A and B. 18-4=14 damage to turret) Engineer B vs. Purpearl- 20/2- 14=0 damage Parasite vs. Lind- 10/2-11=0 damage Other Grunt A: 1 damage Engineer A and B: Restore 40 damage to Turret The battle against the sheep stealing entities takes a marvellous turn as Purpearl unleashes a vibrant and electrical spell, slashing her way with her sword through the enemies, while Lind, Seircon, and Matthais bombard the enemy with darkness spells, cannon fire, and whips. Sorsha isn't as lucky as she's hit by a stray stun beam, freezing her in place! The enemy was taking a beating, while the party remained in good standings. The two engineers begin smashing their hammers at the turret, starting to repair it. The battle continues! *Poisoned! 1* Other Grunt A Level 20 Humanoid HP: 122/250 Special: Set to Stun- The Other Grunt changes the setting on his handcannon to stun, stunning the target. Drops: Grand Potion Other Grunt B Level 20 Humanoid HP: 134/250 Special: Set to Stun- The Other Grunt changes the setting on his handcannon to stun, stunning the target. Drops: Grand Potion Other Grunt C Level 20 Humanoid HP: 88/250 Special: Set to Stun- The Other Grunt changes the setting on his handcannon to stun, stunning the target. Drops: Grand Potion High Tech Turret Level 30 Mechanical *Immune to Poison and Bleeding* HP: 336/400 SP: 4 Special: Spread- The High Tech Turret fires it's rockets in a horizontal arc, hitting the target as well as the target above and below him for 10 damage. Drops: Smoke Bomb, Scrap Metal (Worth 25 gold) Other Engineer A Level 15 Humanoid HP: 136/200 Special: Tinker- The Other Engineer smashes away at the High Tech Turret, restoring 50 health to it and increasing it's SP by 1. Passive Special: Middle of Everything- The Other Engineer will restore 20 health to the High Tech Turret at the end of every turn so long as he's alive. Drops: Scrap Metal (Worth 25 Gold) Other Engineer B Level 15 Humanoid HP: 136/200 Special: Tinker- The Other Engineer smashes away at the High Tech Turret, restoring 50 health to it and increasing it's SP by 1. Passive Special: Middle of Everything- The Other Engineer will restore 20 health to the High Tech Turret at the end of every turn so long as he's alive. Drops: Scrap Metal (Worth 25 Gold) Otherworldly Parasite Level 10 Vermin HP: 54/100 Special 1: Brain Hijack- The Large Parasite latches onto the target's head and begins to control the brain, hexing the opponent until the Otherworldly Parasite is dead. Special 2: Nibble- The Large Parasite, unable to latch onto the target's head, latches onto another part of the body, dealing the poisoned by 1 effect. *Special 1 used against heroes without headwear. Special 2 used against heroes with headwear. Drops: Venom The Party Matthias the Carnival Crusader (StickFig) *Party Leader 22 Year Old Male Gnome Level 18 Druid *Gains 10 gold for each Humanoid killed* *Immune to Bound, Slowed* Power: 36 (17 + 9 + 0 + 0 + 10) Defense: 4 (0 + 4 + 0) Health: 28/28 (6 + 17 + 7 + 0 - 2) Ether: 17/18 (0 + 17 + 1 + 0 + 0) Gold: 91 Equipment: Restored Fireball Extraordinaire (WP: 9, hits enemies above and below target, Darkness and Electric Elemental, user is slowed), Hunter's Plate (SP: 4, wearers gains +10 gold for each humanoid kill, suitable for rogues, rangers, barbarians, beast warriors, infiltrators, regulators, and beast warriors) (Dreyrugr), Winged Sandals (wearers is immune to bound and slowed, footwear) Inventory: Peashooter (WP: 2, deals Burning: -2), Pongcanis Crossbow (WP: 8), Dapper Hat (Head wear, 1/6 chance to be encouraged at the beginning of battle), Ruby, 2x Elixir,Grand Potion, Grating Stone, Potion, 2x Red Death Blood (first target hit is doomed, consumable), 4x Remedy, 2x Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass Siercon (Siercon and Coral) Male, Age and species unknown (Visual appearance of hollow black smoke in human form.) Level 17 Battlemage (Darkness to all Attacks; Immune to Darkness, Asleep) Power: 33 (16 levels + WP 17) Spell Power: 44 (Magicians Gloves +10) Defense: 5 (Dark Phibbian Cloak +5) Health: 26/26 (5 base + 16 lvl + 5 class) Ether: 21/22 (5 base + 16 lvl + 1 class) Gold: 109 Equipment: -Giant Spear (WP:17, causes Bleeding, Hollow upgrade [Potion Stored]) -Dark Phibbian Cloak (SP:5, Adds Darkness-element to attacks and protects from darkness, suitable for magic users, body wear, Immune to Sleep,) -Magicians Gloves (Spellpower +10, Artifact, Hand Wear) Gems: Topaz (Lightning), Diamond (Light), Ruby (Fire), Emerald (Wood) Bombs: Cataclysm Bomb 200 (200 damage to all enemies with all elements [except darkness], ignores row and SP), Muddy Bomb (deals blinded and poisoned by 3 to all foes),Confuse Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the confused-effect to all opponents), 5x Bone (Distracts monster for 1 turn when thrown) Consumables: 7 Potions, 3 Remedies Inventory: Sylvania's Cowl (Artifact, Head Wear, Animal Talk), Sanctified Rito Spear, (WP:4, doubled against Flying enemies, Hollow upgrade [ ____ Stored]) Tools: Magic Compass, Shovel, Magnifying Glass Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob) 180 Years Old Female Elven Mystic Knight Level 19 *Immune to Fire and Fragile, Hexed, Petrified, Minimized, Jinxed, Stunned* Power: 46 (Level 19 + WP 20 + 3 A. Medal +4 Bonus #102) Defense: 14 (5 + 3 + 6) Health: 29/29 (Base 5 + 18 Levels + 7 Health Bonus +3 A. Medal - 2 Penalty #102) Ether: 24/30 (Base 5 + 18 Levels + 3 A. Medal + 4 Bonus #102) Gold: 63 (Owes Karie 25 gold) GP: 6 Equipment: Zelphie's Staff (WP: 20, cannot be imbued with elements, damages undead), Blue Hand Shield (SP:6, immune to Hexed, Petrified, Minimized, Jinxed, and Stunned), Aventine's Tricorne (SP: 3, Immunity to Fire), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to Fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators) Inventory: Equipment: Lullaby Wand (WP:8, Sleep effect), Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Thorny Rose (WP: 17,wood-elemental, deals the Poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Nimble Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torsowear), Ruby (Fire), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Confusion Consumables: 2 Potions, 11 Grand Tonics, Remedy, Tiger Balm, Mead, Ambrosia, 5 Venoms, Deadly Venom, Raw Sushi (Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether when consumed), 2 Tasty Pretzels (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom, Bone Decamon Deck: Lucky Rabbit (Icy 1), Scarab (Rock 1), Barghest (Electric 2), Automaton (Electric 5) Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass Lind Whisperer *Immune to Fire* 21-year-old male Human of the Munchkin tribe Class: Rogue Level: 16.5 Power Bonus: +3 Defense: 11 Health: 37/37 (7+15+4+9+1) Gold: 2 Glory Points: 14 Equipment: Ethereal Deck (WP:7, throwing weapon *Poisoned 1*), Chaotic Whip (WP: 5, Light and Darkness Elemental), Crescent Shield (SP: 7, halved damage from elemental attacks, shield), Anniversary Medal (SP: +3, Max. Health +3, Power +3, Max. Ether +3, immunity to fire, the medals stats will increase by 1 every anniversary, accessory), Akrone Fez (Artefact; SP: 1, Max. Health: +1, Headwear, suitable for anyone) Inventory: • Mugger's Mask (Protects from loss of gold from gold stealing enemies, headwear.), Trickster's Mask of the Human (suitable for anyone, changes users appearance into a human of the same gender, accessory),, • Bedroll, Shovel •Mead x2, Potion x4, Remedy, Bone, Phoenix Essence • Newspaper with Picture of Lupine (Quest/role-playing item), Alfendi's Cape, Alfendi Lupine's Blank Calling Cards • Decamon Deck: Tweetybird (Flying 1), Mud Frog (Rock 2) Sorsha the Savage (NPC, listens to Matthais) 17 years old female human Berserker Level 17.5 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Ice, Wind and Water* Power: Health: 34/34 (8+16+10) SP: 6 Gold: 15 Equipment: Ancestral Club (WP: 7, suitable for Sorsha only), Woolly Hat (SP:2, immunity to ice, wind and water; suitable to Sorsha only; headwear), Woolly Mitts (SP: 2, wearer's level doubles while at half health or lower while in combat, suitable for Sorsha only, handwear), Wooden Goat Shield (SP: 2, Shield, suitable for Sorsha) Inventory: Potion, Remedy, Mead Party Leader, please determine Battle Order. Everyone else, please choose an action.

Aliasmeth listens to Throlar intently, taking his words in and reflecting before responding with a hint of sullen grief. "You clearly have had a bad experience with paladins. I'm sorry to hear that. As much as there is this stigmatism about our order that we loathe orcs and hobgoblins and the rest of the races that form Baltarok, I personally don't share such sentiments, Throlar. I remember giving my blessing to a member of your order who was an orc paladin by the name of Cronk. I feel as if two centuries of fear mongering and bloodshed have led no where. It's an issue we still have, this hatred towards races, but I personally do not tolerate such acts. Rollinger could be very sure minded in his ways. He wasn't the easiest of people to get along with, as he was opinionated, and I suppose you could say he was an excellent fighter, but to me he had a great sense of generosity to him. I'm certain wherever he is, he's spreading his generosity to others. Paladins have perished throughout history at the hands of demons and those who would tilt the balance of order into chaos. Rollinger died trying to get these items here and his death was not in vain. As to why he died, Throlar, that is something that is hard to answer. Life is unfortunately a fragile thing, and death can be swift, cruel, and often unexpected. I unfortunately, even as high priestess, cannot tell you why people have to die, but only that it is the natural law of all things. Is it right? No, but it is how this world operates, and as much as we try, we can never fully bring people back from death. Bad things happen to good people, Throlar, but we cannot allow such things to draw us down, otherwise the world we're in would be a much different place. The best we can each hope for is that history will remember us in some way or another, and Paladin Rollinger will be remembered for the man he was so long as people remember his legacy of generosity and bravery. I hope my words help you in some way, Throlar. Is there anything else you wish to discuss?" Aliasmeth, finished speaking, seeming to have found some sense of closure.

"Um... what are you smiling about?" Annienal hoped she didn't do anything embarrassing. "Miderun, what do you consider a good fight? I mean, um... really though, I'm just kind of curious." Annienal tries being less timid around Miderun. She considers nudging her, but didn't want to anger her. Annienal began sticking closer to the front. "Don't say that! I don't notice a thing, and I'd prefer if it stayed that way. I hate ambushes..."

With the final quest wrapped up, I want to give a big, huge, extravagant THANK YOU to the QMs and players who participated in the Halloween Anthology. I cannot and refuse to take all the credit, as it was a group effort that helped shape the quests into some very fun and very entertaining stories. Flipz, Endgame, CMP, and WBD, you guys did a fantastic job on your quests, and each player who participated deserves a pat on the back! As of right now, I have no intentions of running the event this year, but if a group of QMs found it fun, I wholly endorse them to pick it up again! Again, thank you everyone for your participation!

Alisameth takes the bag from Throlar, undoing the drawstring and looking inside. She frowned and hastily tied it up. "It is done. The fifty gold as promised. Gideon will be pleased to know he can rest easily. I'll send him the message once I've dealt with Throlar. You are free to leave. The Order thanks you for your services." The party is each handed a tidy sum, but they felt relieved as the package moved hands, as if a weight was being lifted off their shoulders. Each hero had been through a lot in some way, and they felt more experienced from their journey. "Master Throlar, if you'd come with me. You said you had something to say?" Alisameth led Throlar into the building, leaving Eric and Heckz in front of the gaze of a statue of Ennoc. They left the building, unsure of what happened to the five "cursed" items. Was it a curse? Was there some horrible affiliation with these items? Or was it all just a series of unfortunate events, strung together to lead our heroes into panic? How did Rollinger die? Was it one of the heroes... or something else? The heroes never felt the items presence again, but with a simple exchange they had left the fate of the items in a stranger's hands, one they'd hope would rid the world of these items for good. "And with that my friends ends the Tale of the Caustic Collection..." THE QUEST WAS SUCCESSFUL!!! The Party Eric (Khorne) 30 year old Human Nord Level 26. 6 Raider *Natural Respite* *Evasion* *Protected from Fragile, Weakened and Asleep + Immune to Water and Earth* Power: 42 (25+15+2) Defense: 5 Health: 44/44 (8+24+7+4) Gold: 928 Equipment: Conspirator (WP: 15, causes Blinded; longsword), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from Weakened), Heavy Armor (SP:5, protects from Fragile), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row + Immunity to Water, Earth and Asleep) Inventory: Godricsleif (WP: 22; Ice-, Lightning-, Darkness-elemental; greatsword), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; Dual Strike; axe), 6 Silverfish Wings (WP:8, retrievable, throwing dagger), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, causes cursed-effect, retrievable, throwing weapon), Garnet (Earth), 1 Potion, 5 Grand Potions, Health Core, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, 6 Meads, 4 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrum, 3 Mulled Wine, Dragon Scale, 3 ElixirVenom, Deadly Venom, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Aeolus Bomb, Bone, Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Feather of White, Raw Meat (Consumable, +5 Max. Health), Mulled Wine x2, Ambrosia Decamon Cards: (N/A) John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster, the Super Sleuth and the School Inspector (Cutcobra) *Party Leader* 32 year old male human Sorcerer Level: 25.3 *Immune to Sealed* *Jinxed Spells* Power Bonus: 10 (Spells) Defense: 3 Health: 33/33 Ether: 36/36 Gold: 691 Equipment: Solemn Scythe (WP: 12, Darkness elemental Scythe, 1/2 chance of dealing the Sealed Effect), Magician's Gloves (Spellpower +10; suitable for mages; handwear), Robe Of The Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether + 5, immune to sealed; bodywear), Bad Luck Charm (Makes the sorcerer’s spells - including Razzmatazz and Sleight of Hand - cause an additional jinxed-effect, increasing their ether cost by 1; suitable for sorcerers; accessory) Inventory: 2x Skeleton Decoy, 2x Deadly Venom x2, Rawr (WP:9, dagger), Lovelorn Wand (WP:6, deals enamored-effect), Rat Scepter (WP:3, 4x damage to enemies named “rat”; wand), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses including SP but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Bone Whip (WP:9, damages undead, whip), Wyrd Shield (SP:4, prevents ether reduction; suitable to mystic knights and paladins), Harlot's Outfit (SP: 2, immune to poisoned; suitable for Witches, Sorcerers and Harlots; bodywear/footwear), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear),Watt's Artifact (Makes the user’s attacks and spells three times more effective against demons; accessory), Spellbound Gloves (Spellpower +5; handwear), Opal (Ice), Garnet (Earth), Amethyst (Darkness), Aquamarine (Water), Ether Core, Elixir, Neutralizer, Soma, 3x Mead, 3x Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Bedroll, Shovel, Blue Jelly, 7 Bones, Murky Pearls x3 (Worth 25 gold each) Throlar Wineghilm 135 year old male Dwarven Knight. *immune to ice and weakened* *avoids free hits from flying enemies* Level, 14 Power, 25 (12+12+1) Defense, 6 (5+1) Health, 28/28 (10+11+5) Gold, 52 Equipped;Mopagsabre (WP 12, ice elemental longsword), Poncanis Shield (SP 5, ice elemental),, Lion's Plate (Max health +5, Power +1, Immune to weakened, suitable for knights and barbarians, bodywear), Counterstrike Gloves (If the wearer is damaged by a free hit they counter with strength equal to their level, handwear) Inventory; Weapons; Mace and Chain (Mace, WP 3), Elven Sword (WP 5, longsword) Shields; Artifacts; Crow Helmet (SP 1, flying enemies do not deal free hits to the wearer, suitable for Knights and Dragoons, headwear). Consumables; Potion x3, Remedy x2, Hint Coin (Gives the user a hint about a puzzle or a tricky situation, Useable only once, Has no monetary value.), Bone, Floral Bomb, Air Bomb, Dirt Bomb, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Fire Bomb x4, Smoke Bomb, Deadly Venom, Phoenix Essence, Feather of Flight, Grand Tonic, 2 Mead, Ambrosia, Sack of Items (Quest Item), Amethyst (Dark Elemental Gem) Equipment; Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass. Treasures; None. Decamon Deck, x2 Magic Carp (Aquatic 1), Volt Ant (Electric 1), Tweetybird (Flying 1) Ursa Minor (Eithereal 1) QM Note: Thank you so much for bearing with me. I unfortunately had some troubles during the quest, and did go on a lot longer than what I intended it to, but thank you for holding in a dealing with me. Needless to say, your roleplaying was phenomenal, and you guys deserve that extra level of experience. Thanks again!Duvors, if you want to do this either over PM or in the thread is up to you. Just let me know.

I'll second that. Can we get a motioned carried?

We're literally at the very end of the quest. You'll have a shot once Throlar hands the items over. ...or he could hold onto them and just not allow you off the quest, thus getting his just, yet meta revenge.

The high priestess's warm welcome was turning into a stern look at the three of them as they began insulting each other. "I am sorry to hear the three of you have low opinions of your companions. However, I hope you three remember that this temple is a place of worship to a deity that encompasses both honesty and justice. To lie in front of me and in Ennoc's temple should be considered blasphemy, and I will not tolerate it." She sighs, a look of deep insight washing over her. "If what you say is true and Paladin Rollinger is indeed dead, than it sad news for our order. I hope you at least buried him, but considering you're current attitude in front of me I can only hope. Master Throlar, if you wish to speak in private as soon as I receive those items. I wish for these items to be disposed of properly as soon as possible."

"If the suffering's that bad, I'd prefer not to know about it." Annienal replies somewhat hastily. She wasn't really sure what to make of the grove and it's past, but she was at least content knowing Virgil was at peace with his brother's death. She nods in agreement in heading back to town. She looks curiously at Warlen, still not sure what to make of him. He certainly didn't share some of the restraint most elves she knew had, even if he was only half elf. "Virgil, you didn't respond when I asked you about this telescope. Were you wanting it? I mean, I assumed it's your brother's and all..."