Kintobor

Karie follows. "I think my grandfather is referring to the musical demon, but I could be wrong."

OOC: But you control NPC interactions? So does Noel need Cutcobra's permission to respond to me with a letter? That seems a little silly to me. Karie taps her foot impatiently. "Damn it, he hasn't respond. Perhaps it would be wise to go to the next wing and see where the other group is?"

Anyone want to give me an idea what the Worriz's Combat Lair is like? I'm debating whether to pick it up or not before it goes out of production and want to know if it's worth it. The main thing for me is the figure's but I'm wondering if they're worth it along with the rest of the set for the 90+ dollars it is in Canadian?

Me.

OOC: I know which rooms are left. We've got the Girls Lavatory and the Student Lounge. The Archives are locked so there's no going in there. I just want word from Sandy since Karie doesn't know.

But what achievements do I really have? Karie sighs in exhaustion. It was no use arguing her own laments. "Let's just keep moving. We should check in on the others and see what progress they've made." Karie rummages her person for a pencil and paper and begins to write to Noel. "Noel, we've cleared the armoury and found Syrio. What rooms have you been through? We'll cover the rest." She then folds it up and writes her name on the front. "I've got Z-Mail."

Deus attempts to make Sully face plant, but doesn't take into account the fact that multiple thieves were present. As he knocks Sullivan to the ground, Richard smacks him in the chest with the hilt of his sword, sending him back, and dealing 1 damage. "Don't get cocky, ranger." OOC: I believe you mean John? He's the one who almost hit Kianu. Darksten quickly moves between Honest John and Kianu, in an attempt to block any blow that would come to the young satyr. Kianu blushes. "Bwa ha ha! Now this is a riot! Looking out for the satyr, are we? Alfendi would find this rich!" "You didn't need to do that, Darksten. But, thank you..." "Ugh, can we just get to the mugging already? We've been out in those woods for the past two hours!" The bees reply to Darksten, but it's not the answer he's looking for. "Buzzz, buzz. <Sorry, we're busy at the moment! Our hive's in the middle of our coronation of our new queen! We'd appreciate it if you didn't disturb us!>" "Lets end this charade. I'd rather like to keep that armour of yours for myself." The four bandits move forward onto the party, weapons drawn. "Well, you four decided this. If I were you, I would've taken our offer, but that's all in the past. Men, we'll take everything off their unconscious bodies! To arms!" The bandits move towards the party. It was now or never! For some, this was their first bout of combat, for others, another obstacle on the road of life, but one thing was for certain. The party would have to... "Stabby, stabby, stabby!" Sully the Stabber *Stunned!* Level 4 Humanoid HP: 13/13 Special: Namesake- Sully stabs the opponent in his trademark fashion, dealing 6 damage. Drops: Mead "I was only hoping things would end without violence." Honest John Level 3 Humanoid HP: 16/16 Special: Moral Support- Honest John heals all allies by 4 hp. Drops: Potion, Scruffy Tricorne (SP:1, headwear) "Let's just get this over with." Richard Lionhart Level 6 Humanoid Beast HP: 14/14 Special: Rage- Richard wails on all the targets, dealing 2 damage to each opponent. Drops: 60 gold "It's been awhile since I got into a scrap." Paula Madoka Level 4 Luminous Humanoid HP: 15/15 Special: Blinding Light- Paula blasts the target with a bright light, dealing 3 damage and stunning the opponent. Drops: Tonic The Party Deus Spiranius (Lego Spy) 23 year old male human Ranger Level: 1 Power: 4 Defense: 0 Health: 5/6 Ether: 0 Gold: 10 Equipment: Bow (WP: 3) Inventory: Potion, Smoke Bomb Darksten (Comrade Commander) *Party Leader* 35 year old Male Human Ranger Level 4 Power: 10 Health: 10/10 SP: 2 Gold: 26 Equipment: Crossbow (WP: 6); Sand-Worn Hide (SP: 2) Inventory: Potion x3, Remedy x2, Smoke bomb, Bedroll, Utility Knife (roleplay item), Grand Potion x2, Phoenix Essence, Ambrosia. Fang of Kos (roleplay item), Soma, Safety Blanket (SP: 1, protects from Afraid, backwear) Hoang Anh (hoanganhbeo) 20 years old Male Human Knight Level 3 Power: 7 Defense: 3 Health: 12/12 Gold: 105 Equipment: Steel Sword(WP:4); Shield (SP: 2); Safety Blanket( SP:1, immune to Afraid, backwear) Inventory: Remedy x3, Bedroll, Grand Potion, Poison, Sword(WP:3), Smoke Bomb, Soma "I think I'm ready for this guys." Kianu Level 3 Female Satyr Cleric *Immune to Poison up to 1* *Listens to Darksten* HP: 8/8 (6+2) Ether: 11/11 (6+2+3) Gold: 25 Equipment: Elderwood Branch (WP: 4, Wood Staff, suitable for Kianu), Woodland Gown (Ether: +3, grants immunity to Poison up to 1 damage, Body wear, suitable for Kianu), Satyr's Pipe (Grants the user animal talk, accessory, suitable for taurians) Inventory: Tonic, Potion OOC: First fight of the quest! If any of you need a refresher or have any questions, feel free to ask. Also, Lego Spy, you did take 1 damage, but you also managed to stun Sully. Some other QMs might not allow you to do such a thing in the future, but I thought a trade off seemed fair.

Karie shifts awkwardly where she stands, rubbing her arm. "...I don't know. It's just that if I wasn't getting smacked around I was causing them to increase their defences or flee." Karie shakes her head. "Just great, I'm beginning to question my own self worth again."

Karie looks disapprovingly at the ruined armour lying on the floor. "Stupid things." She turns to Sorrow. "I suppose I could hold onto the greaves. They could come in handy. Seems as if though I wasn't very helpful this fight... at all."

"I'm not entirely certain if an arrow tip would hold out long enough." Suddenly, Deus feels something sharp and pointy poke his back. "Stick 'em up! This is a robbery!" "I wasn't too certain we'd be able to hold out long enough, Sullivan. Then again, I'm bloody shocked no one realized we never had a horse." A halfling prods the ranger's back while a woman in a black dress comes out from her hiding place in the woods, her staff aimed at the party. Richard draws his sword on Kianu while "Honest" John grabs the longsword from the back of the cart. It seemed like the party had fallen right into the bandit's trap... "Where the hell were you guys! We were almost certain we'd have to fight them off ourselves should something go down!" "Your friends call you Honest John, eh?" John comes close to smacking Kianu but restrains himself. Kianu flinches. "Perhaps if Alfendi allows it we'll make some money selling you into the slave market, girl. I hear satyr's are in high demand." John's remark shuts Kianu up, the satyr looking worriedly at the party. "Drop all the gold you got and we'll let you go without any more hassle. If not, we're going to have some problems."

"I'm unfortunately horrible with remembering people's names, so I'll stick to Deus. And incase it wasn't clear, the name's Kianu. I... don't really have a last name, so we won't worry about it." Honest John gives a broad smile. "Generosity and kindness is not something most people give to strangers these days, so thank you lot kindly! Now then, let's get this cart fixed! Black robed ranger, help me and your other two companions lift the cart up while your satyr friend and Richard over there put the wheel back on." The party assists the two men and together they get the wheel back into its place on the cart. Looking inside the cart, the party sees a gleaming longsword, cast from dark metal resting alone. Richard howlers shortly there after. "DROP IT! PUT IT BACK DOWN!" The party quickly does so and puts the broken cart and wheel back on the road as Richard looks the wheel over. "The pin to keep the wheel in place is missing." "Curses... would you gents have any idea what to use to fix the cart?"

Honest John's face brightens up at Hoang's offer. "Aye! Thank you, my good lad! The help is much appreciated! We're picking up an important shipment from Bric'lin then heading back to Eubric with it. Of course, our shipment is time sensitive and we need to get there as soon as we can!" "...agreed. Help me lift this cart up." Looking into the forest, Darksten eyes something hanging hanging on the branch. A few flying insects buzz around the hive, flying lazily. Definitely a beehive. "Bless you, lad! We're actually picking supplies up from Bric'lin, urgent stuff for the houses. Here, why don't you and the knightly fellow help my werelion friend while myself and the young satyr put the wheel back in it's place? You seems quite strong with your equine legs, m'dear." "Of course I'd be willing to help! What about you, ranger? You still haven't told me your name, yet." She looks to Deus.

Kianu carefully takes the grey hued fang from Darksten and looks it over. "I've never seen something like this before. Spider fangs, sure, they're dime a dozen in Murkwood, but ones that look like this. He must have been quite the size to have fangs this big on him." She carefully hands it back to Darksten, looking impressed. "I think it's a cool story, Darksten, if that means anything." The sky was turning hues of light blue and orange as the sun began to set. It seemed the party had chatted most of the afternoon. As they trekked down the highway a small wooded area began to run along opposite of them, animals scurrying about in it's depths. It wasn't long after that the party came across a curious sight. Two men accompanied a cart, it's wheel broken off. A werelion kneeled on the ground, attempting to fix the wheel, while a savvy looking man waved the party down, a frantic look on his face. Both looked well dressed. "You four! Yes, you there! Can you lend us a hand? Our carts broken down and we've got an urgent deadline to keep!" "Yes, it's important that we make it to Bric'lin quickly, and with the sun setting we could use your assistance." "Look, we'll make it worth your while! There's a reason friends call me Honest John." Kianu looks to the party with enthusiasm in her eyes. "Well, sure we can help you. Right guys?" With Kianu eager to help the two men, what will the party do? The Party Deus Spiranius (Lego Spy) 23 year old male human Ranger Level: 1 Power: 4 Defense: 0 Health: 6/6 Ether: 0 Gold: 10 Equipment: Bow (WP: 3) Inventory: Potion, Smoke Bomb Darksten (Comrade Commander) *Party Leader* 35 year old Male Human Ranger Level 4 Power: 10 Health: 10/10 SP: 2 Gold: 26 Equipment: Crossbow (WP: 6); Sand-Worn Hide (SP: 2) Inventory: Potion x3, Remedy x2, Smoke bomb, Bedroll, Utility Knife (roleplay item), Grand Potion x2, Phoenix Essence, Ambrosia. Fang of Kos (roleplay item), Soma, Safety Blanket (SP: 1, protects from Afraid, backwear) Hoang Anh (hoanganhbeo) 20 years old Male Human Knight Level 3 Power: 7 Defense: 3 Health: 12/12 Gold: 105 Equipment: Steel Sword(WP:4); Shield (SP: 2); Safety Blanket( SP:1, immune to Afraid, backwear) Inventory: Remedy x3, Bedroll, Grand Potion, Poison, Sword(WP:3), Smoke Bomb, Soma "Down from the door where it began..." Kianu Level 3 Female Satyr Cleric *Immune to Poison up to 1* *Listens to Darksten* HP: 8/8 (6+2) Ether: 11/11 (6+2+3) Gold: 25 Equipment: Elderwood Branch (WP: 4, Wood Staff, suitable for Kianu), Woodland Gown (Ether: +3, grants immunity to Poison up to 1 damage, Body wear, suitable for Kianu), Satyr's Pipe (Grants the user animal talk, accessory, suitable for taurians) Inventory: Tonic, Potion

Um... is Baradock leaving too?

Kianu listens intently, soaking in each and every word Darksten says with enthusiasm. "Wow! That sounds like a harrowing experience! More exciting than anything I've done in fifteen years of my life. And that fang: it's massive! Do you um... do you mind if I look at it?"

"I remember being there a few times. It's a quiet little place, not the kind of town where anything exciting happens. Although, I'm certain you've been on an adventure or two yourself? Mind sharing the story of one of your more recent missions?"

Karie does nothing, frustrated with herself. "There's no point in me doing anything if I keep worsening the situation."

And Karie just rolled Special Damage for the fourth time in a row.

Karie sighs. "Yes, it's just... now all of a sudden I can't hit anything and everything I attempt to do keeps pushing us back." She looks frustrated, more with herself than anyone else. "Let's just get this done." Karie repeats her action.

I'll have you guys know, I followed Baltarok pretty close since one of my upcoming quests takes place in East Baltarok, so thank you for laying some solid foundation work for me to come muddle with later on. I'll have more thoughts up in a bit, but overall job well done to the QMs and the Heroes: it was fun to follow, and I was impressed all around.

Kianu giggles. "Nah, it's alright. I'm still trying to recover from my blatant fan-girling back there. I've been through the Eubric forest before. There's a small town in there called Taurost. It's quant, you know? You ever been there? Mind sharing the story? I'd love to hear what you've done." She looks at the ranger inquisitively. "Hehe! It's a weird name, but I like it. I'm guessing your not from around here?" Kianu crosses her arms, looking a little upset. "I feel your sorrow, ranger." OOC: You won't be able to rest and restore health should the opportunity to do so arise.

Not that I know of. I believe the closest we have is just straight up hand cannons.

OOC: I'll note you guys will lose the janitor if you do go to the music room, since Skunkent will flee if you enter combat, and we know there's a demon in the music room. "Why can't I do jack all besides screw us over?"

With the party now present, Kianu pats herself down, ensuring she has everything. "Well, seems like we're all here! Look's like I'll be leading the way, since I'm the only one who knows where we're going, so let's head out." Kianu has joined the party! The party follows Kianu out of the alley and out of the city, but not before making a quick stop at the farmer's market for supplies. Shuffling through the crowd, the party manage to pick up some food for the open road: an apple here, some raisins there. After leaving the market, the party heads for the Three Gates's area, passing by a few Town Watch members who don't seem to care too much about the gate. The party passes through and out to the open road. Kianu motions them off the road and on to the grass, looking a little giddy. "Okay, first of all, wow, I'm with Heroicans, and this is freaking awesome! Okay, calm down Kianu... second of all, I guess I should show you our route." She unfurls a map from her satchel and opens it for the party to see. Uland in small scale stares back at them, the many little towns, forests, and mountain ranges seemingly looking back at them. "As you can see, we're right on the Eubric Highway. We'll be taking a one day hike which I hope will get us close to Bric'lin. We'll then be taking the road to Luosh but cutting from the Highway and entering the Murkwood and taking a quick break at my place in the Thicket. From there, we're heading straight for the Misery Mire." She folds the map up and crams it back into her satchel full of other oddities. "Well, let's get going, guys!" The party begins their trek down the Eubric Highway. The sun is warm, and the breeze soft and pleasant. The young satyr accompanying the party pulls out her pan pipes after strapping her staff to her back and begins to play on them, a soft melody trailing into the wind. Things were starting off uneventful, but the weather was too nice to not at least enjoy. The music suddenly stops as Kianu scratches her head, her tiny horns visible for once, poking out of her skull. She looks a little concerned about something. "I just realized I know nothing about you guys. I don't think any of you even told me your names. So... perhaps we could get to know each other a bit better while we're walking? It'd probably pass the time a lot quicker." The Party Deus Spiranius (Lego Spy) 23 year old male human Ranger Level: 1 Power: 4 Defense: 0 Health: 6/6 Ether: 0 Gold: 10 Equipment: Bow (WP: 3) Inventory: Potion, Smoke Bomb Darksten (Comrade Commander) *Party Leader* 35 year old Male Human Ranger Level 4 Power: 10 Health: 10/10 SP: 2 Gold: 25 Equipment: Crossbow (WP: 6); Sand-Worn Hide (SP: 2) Inventory: Potion x3, Remedy x2, Smoke bomb, Bedroll, Utility Knife (roleplay item), Grand Potion x2, Phoenix Essence, Ambrosia. Fang of Kos (roleplay item), Soma, Safety Blanket (SP: 1, protects from Afraid, backwear) Hoang Anh (hoanganhbeo) 20 years old Male Human Knight Level 3 Power: 7 Defense: 3 Health: 12/12 Gold: 105 Equipment: Steel Sword(WP:4); Shield (SP: 2); Safety Blanket( SP:1, immune to Afraid, backwear) Inventory: Remedy x3, Bedroll, Grand Potion, Poison, Sword(WP:3), Smoke Bomb, Soma "Down from the door where it began..." Kianu Level 3 Female Satyr Cleric *Immune to Poison up to 1* *Listens to Darksten* HP: 8/8 (6+2) Ether: 11/11 (6+2+3) Gold: 25 Equipment: Elderwood Branch (WP: 4, Wood Staff, suitable for Kianu), Woodland Gown (Ether: +3, grants immunity to Poison up to 1 damage, Body wear, suitable for Kianu), Satyr's Pipe (Grants the user animal talk, accessory, suitable for taurians) Inventory: Tonic, Potion OOC: I'll give you some time to roleplay and get to know each other better, including Kianu.