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Not necessarily. There's a reason not a single person was in the hall prior to Atramor's entrance, because everyone either left, or died. The Dragon Lord said to prepare a contingency plan in case their original idea didn't work. It does make sense.

Battle Order >Karie- Oculoid Johon Johon Althior >Karie- Fraction A Karie was sick of this thing playing with her head. She pointed her rapier at it, a look of disgust on her face. Whether she was disgusted at the Oculoid or herself, she wasn't sure. "Why don't you shut the hell up and fight instead of pulling cheap shots. Oh, and I promise you this: when the cards are down, and me and you meet again, you will be the first one I kill."

"No. No! You're using my words against me! I wouldn't do that, not to Masson! That was then, and this is now! How would you understand, you would never know what being in love feels like!" OOC: Sorry for not responding, I had to prep for college.

"Oh no, we're so scared of your silly broom!" Gus gives out a hearty laugh, then points at the gnome with a bony finger. "We know you're terrified of us gnome, why don't you run back to your hole and cry yourself to sleep! We won't be able to find you... or would we?"

"I find it funny you call me a sociopath. It's not like... the thought hasn't already jumped into my head that he'd do something that irrational. Sociopaths have trouble relating to others. I would call you a sociopath. Myself? Eh, maybe. It's not like I haven't been around before, had my one night stands, if you know what I mean. Oh, wait, you wouldn't, you reproduce on an assembly line..." The sarcasm dripping off of Karie's words could almost be seen drooling out of her mouth.

Where the hell did I put that brick wall... oh, here it is! "After that ranger and those other heroes he was with beat us to a pulp, we became the laughing stock of the undead community!" "So we not only vowed revenge, but also needed a new haunting ground. We found this old prison and were happy for a few weeks until these blasted men came barging in!" "These guys are tough! That huge iron clad knight they brought in certainly made it's mark. We originally had seven other ghosts with us for our motley crew. That thing alone took out five of them! So we've been biding our time, waiting for the right moment to take this place back!" "Conrad, Shelly, Janice, Mortimer, and Smogpew... good friends..." The party notices Costello perk up as the ghosts banter with the party. "Did he just say... take the place over? Gentleman, I know you may not entirely trust me, but if these ghosts manage to take control of this prison-" Another icy blast from the Spookier Specter slams into the bars as Costello shields himself from the chilly attack. The remaining ghosts revel with laughter. "Can it, you alchemist bum! Now, shall we finish this heroes?" ROUND 6 OF THE SPOOKY CELL BLOCK SCUFFLE!!! Party order: >Sorrow vs. Gus- Shield Aim (+24 gold, no assasination) >Grimwald vs. Spookier B- Crit. (5x2+11=21 damage) >Em- Potion (+10 health) >Elgar vs. Ivan- Damage (24/2-6= damage) >Sorrow vs. Geoffrey- Crit. Crit (27x2+23x2=154 Damage) Geoffrey: -10 health Gus: -10 health Ivan: -10 health The battle continues Sorrow making another failed attempt at assassinating the specters. Em chugs a potion while Elgar attempts to damage Ivan. However, Ivan tosses his ball and chain at the druid who takes a good chunk of damage. Sorrow manages to hit Geoffrey in some plane-altering feat. It seems he could damage the ghosts all along. The battle continues... "Wait- what?!? How?" Geoffrey *Immune to Instakill* *Badly Poisoned!* Level 31 Dark Humanoid Health: 228/430 SP: 7 Special: Don't Close Your Eyes- Geoffrey deals 31 damage to the opponent, followed by a face so scary the target becomes blind and slowed for the next three rounds. Passive Special: Ethereal Aura- Holy bombs and spells do not deal double damage to Geoffrey, Gus, and Ivan Drops: Tonic, Root Beer "Even when you try old man, you can't hit me!" Gus *Immune to Instakill* *Badly Poisoned!* Level 30 Dark Humanoid Health: 371/440 SP: 5 Special: Don't Try to Hide- Gus deals 30 damage to the opponent, followed by a deep and intense stare from his haunting eyes, causing the target to be fragile for the next three rounds. Passive Special: Ethereal Aura- Holy bombs and spells do not deal double damage to Geoffrey, Gus, and Ivan Drops: Potion, Root Beer "Swing, batter batter swing!!" Ivan *Immune to Instakill* *Badly Poisoned!* Level 24 Dark Humanoid Health: 178/450 SP: 4 Special: We Would Like Your Company- Ivan Hexes the hero for three rounds. Passive Special: Ethereal Aura- Holy bombs and spells do not deal double damage to Geoffrey, Gus, and Ivan Drops: 10 Gold, Root Beer "Shoot, I'm running out of health!" Spookier Specter B Level ??? Icy Humanoid HP: 221/250 Special: Deep Freeze- The Spookier Specter stuns the target, and deals damage equal to the heroes level (rounded down) Passive Special: The Spookier Specter's level is equal to the attacking hero. Drops: Nothing -The Party- Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. -Party Leader- Unknown age male human ranger Level 13.5 Power: 22 SP: 2 Health: 17/20 Gold: 135 Equipment: Aquabow (WP: 7, Water-elemental), Anniversary Medal (Artefact/Accessory) (Power +2, SP +2, Max. Health +2, Max. Ether +2. The values will increase by 1 with each passing year)[/font], Syndicate Cowl (SP: 2, Immune to Doomed effect)Inventory: Consumables: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone x2, Nostrum x2, Potion x3, Remedy x4, , Venom, Ice Bomb, Grand Potion, Mead x2, Quality Cutlass (WP:6, Dagger) Equipment:White Marksman's Hat (⅙ chance of Assassination vs. Flying monsters; Headwear), Gentleman's Hat (SP: 1, suitable for men, headgear. The wearer has a 1/2 chance to not be affected by (Asleep), Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe,Bow(WP:5), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows) 69 year old male gnome Cleric Level: 11.5 Power: 17 (11 + 5 + permanent boost of 1) SP: 3 Health: 15/19 (9+10) Ether: 12/15 (5+10) Gold: 5 Equipment: Knotted Broom (WP: 5), Tricorne (suitable for anyone, SP: 3, headwear) Inventory: Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep, Tonic, Remedy x2, Potion x3, Bone x2, Grand Potion, Bunch of Cherries (10/10 cherries that each restore 1 ether when eaten, up to the user to choose how many are eaten at a time), Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll. Sorrow(Endgame) 428 years old undead Assassin Level 23 2/3 *Immune to Light and Blinded* *Encouraged, Hastened, and Lucky* Power Bonus: +1 Defense: 6 Health: 25/34 (7+21+5) Gold: 907 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP: 27 Ice and Darkness Elemental), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors; handwear),Night’s Helmet (SP:6, immunity to light and blinded; headwear) Inventory: Longsword (WP: 5), Armor of the Croise (SP: 1, +2 power; bodywear), Dark Cloak (Backwear, SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians), Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Grand Potion x6, Health Core x2, Tonic, Ether Core, Remedy x5, Phoenix Essence x3, Venom x2, Deadly Venom, Mead x5, Smelling Salts x5, Nostrum x5, Dragon Scale x1, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Neutralizer, Disguise Kit (Accessory. Usable by anyone. Allows the user to disguise them self as the opposite gender.) Elgar Gligin (played by Jedi master Brick) Level 24 Druid *Immune to Fragile!* *Encouraged* Power: 34 Defense: 6 Health: 9/38 Ether: 21/24 Gold:291 Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11 Permanently Deadly envenomed), Chainmail (SP: 2, Bodywear: half damage from Fire elemental enemies and double from Electric elemental enemies) Emerald Hood (SP: 4, headwear, protects from Fragile) Inventory: Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz,,Opal, Aquamarine, Spade, Pickaxe, 3 Potions, Needlessly Large Rod (Non-Artifact Item, Curses a random enemy. Usable once per battle.) Does not prevent free hits. Grand Potion (x2), Fireworks, Remedy (x2), Hide of The Regret (halves damage from undead; suitable for anyone, backwear), Tonic, Grand tonic (x5), Fireball Whiskey (Consumable, grants immunity to fire damage for one battle, or can be used as a bomb, dealing 20 fire damage to all enemies) Party leader, determine turn order. Everyone else, who you gonna call?

Karie felt a sense of satisfaction. Her anger remained, but perhaps she could now was a good time to have some fun. She almost made it obvious she was mocking him. "It's a gesture of respect. You are a worthy adversary." Karie was curious by what the Oculoid said. He was trying to bring her down, she could tell, but beef on Masson? This could be... important? "What do you stand to gain by telling me this?"

Same. I have some talent, but nothing great. My next quest will be up by the time As Thick As Thieves is over, and it's gotten somewhat of an okay. I'm still finalizing everything while squeezing a battle in there somehow. This will not be a battle heavy quest!

I freaking knew it!

"If I knew the answers to that I wouldn't be out here dealing with you, now would I? I don't know why I apparently delude myself. I don't know why I convince myself that my life has meaning. I don't know why I fell in love with him. I don't know why I'm here. Perhaps that's what separates you and me. You know what you were born to do, to hate. I don't know why I'm here. I can do whatever the hell I want to. Get drunk, go out with my boyfriend, get some friends together and do something, hell, if I wanted to right here, right now, I'm pretty positive I could get laid with Johon. Mind you, it might be a little awkward, but I'm not set by what I was born to do, you are. So have fun hating me and my guts, because I'm going to be getting laid while you do so. To be honest, why wouldn't I, your assembly of intercourse sounds interesting. And to simply humor you, wanna know something? I'm still better than you, and I can prove it." Karie takes in a deep breath then sticks out her tongue and starts blowing raspberries at the Oculoid while flipping him the bird. She does this for a good three seconds.

"Says who? The octopus monster who created by it? As an aside, for individuals born off an assembly line, if we were to count every Oculoid my party encountered today, it seems that two out of every five Oculoids are defunct, seeing as how one was "sympathetic" as you claimed, and another managed to spoil your plan back in town. Your creation may be an incoherent mess that I may never understand, but you lot are just as flawed as us, if not more so. Also, does the assembly count as in breeding?" Battle Order >Karie- Heal Althior with a Grand Potion Johon Johon Althior >Karie- Fraction A

Karie finally emitted her trademark snarky grin. "Your rouse proved false. As far as I'm concerned it's either we beat your thing into oblivion or we get our souls sucked out of us and then get our bodies used as meat puppets. Doesn't sound like the best of nights, but points for originality. Tell me, how are Oculoid's created? Considering you've stated something about an assembly line, I'm assuming not by normal means?" Karie was still terrified of the Oculoid, but she didn't want to give him leverage to push her about with. She tried pushing the fear out of her, but it still lingered about every so slightly. The thought of... that happening again still pedaled away in her mind.

"Our lives are the price you have to pay? Your implying you don't want us dead. Explain, please, before I silence you." Karie didn't grin, but there was a sense of satisfaction in her voice.

Karie doesn't respond, but simply lets her anger continue to stack.

ROUND 5 OF THE SPOOKY CELL BLOCK SCUFFLE!!! Party Order: >Sorrow vs. Geoffrey (Stunned!) >Em- Remedy on Sorrow (Sorrow no longer Stunned!) >Sorrow vs. Ivan- Crit. Lethal Aim (Does Nothing!) >Elgar vs. Gus- Lethal Aim (11-5=6 damage. Badly Poisoned!) Grimwald vs. Elgar- (17/2-6=2 Damage) (I swear those three rounds I fudged nothing! Grimwald randomly attacked you all three rounds he was hexed!) Geoffrey- Free Hit on Sorrow (31/2=15-6=9 damage) Spookier B- Free Hit on Em (13/2= 6-2= 4 damage) Geoffrey- 10 Damage Gus- 10 Damage Ivan- 10 Damage The heroes begin to feel the heat, or in this case, the cold as the ghosts gang up and almost overrun the party. Elgar manages to badly poison Gus, while Sorrow contemplates his usefulness as he once again keeps Gus busy. However, it's not all down hill. As soon a Grimwald delivers his blow on Elgar his eyes lose their glossiness, and he begins to come to. Ivan's bones begin to rattle as he clenches his teeth. He begins to tug at his beard, almost pulling the hairs out. The party still had a ways to go still... "Foolish assassin! You should have gotten yourself remedied before attacking me!!" Geoffrey *Immune to Instakill* *Badly Poisoned!* Level 31 Dark Humanoid Health: 386/430 SP: 7 Special: Don't Close Your Eyes- Geoffrey deals 31 damage to the opponent, followed by a face so scary the target becomes blind and slowed for the next three rounds. Passive Special: Ethereal Aura- Holy bombs and spells do not deal double damage to Geoffrey, Gus, and Ivan Drops: Tonic, Root Beer "Keep them coming, I got all night!" Gus *Immune to Instakill* *Badly Poisoned!* Level 30 Dark Humanoid Health: 381/440 SP: 5 Special: Don't Try to Hide- Gus deals 30 damage to the opponent, followed by a deep and intense stare from his haunting eyes, causing the target to be fragile for the next three rounds. Passive Special: Ethereal Aura- Holy bombs and spells do not deal double damage to Geoffrey, Gus, and Ivan Drops: Potion, Root Beer "Stupid cleric! We know what you fear!!" Ivan *Immune to Instakill* *Badly Poisoned!* Level 24 Dark Humanoid Health: 188/450 SP: 4 Special: We Would Like Your Company- Ivan Hexes the hero for three rounds. Passive Special: Ethereal Aura- Holy bombs and spells do not deal double damage to Geoffrey, Gus, and Ivan Drops: 10 Gold, Root Beer "Shoot, I'm running out of puns..." Spookier Specter B Level ??? Icy Humanoid HP: 242/250 Special: Deep Freeze- The Spookier Specter stuns the target, and deals damage equal to the heroes level (rounded down) Passive Special: The Spookier Specter's level is equal to the attacking hero. Drops: Nothing -The Party- Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. -Party Leader- Unknown age male human ranger Level 13.5 Power: 22 SP: 2 Health: 7/20 Gold: 135 Equipment: Aquabow (WP: 7, Water-elemental), Anniversary Medal (Artefact/Accessory) (Power +2, SP +2, Max. Health +2, Max. Ether +2. The values will increase by 1 with each passing year)[/font], Syndicate Cowl (SP: 2, Immune to Doomed effect)Inventory: Consumables: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone x2, Nostrum x2, Potion x3, Remedy x4, , Venom, Ice Bomb, Grand Potion, Mead x2, Quality Cutlass (WP:6, Dagger) Equipment:White Marksman's Hat (⅙ chance of Assassination vs. Flying monsters; Headwear), Gentleman's Hat (SP: 1, suitable for men, headgear. The wearer has a 1/2 chance to not be affected by (Asleep), Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe,Bow(WP:5), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows) 69 year old male gnome Cleric Level: 11.5 Power: 17 (11 + 5 + permanent boost of 1) SP: 3 Health: 15/19 (9+10) Ether: 12/15 (5+10) Gold: 5 Equipment: Knotted Broom (WP: 5), Tricorne (suitable for anyone, SP: 3, headwear) Inventory: Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep, Tonic, Remedy x2, Potion x3, Bone x2, Grand Potion, Bunch of Cherries (10/10 cherries that each restore 1 ether when eaten, up to the user to choose how many are eaten at a time), Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll. Sorrow(Endgame) 428 years old undead Assassin Level 23 2/3 *Immune to Light and Blinded* *Encouraged, Hastened, and Lucky* *Stunned!* Power Bonus: +1 Defense: 6 Health: 25/34 (7+21+5) Gold: 883 Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP: 27 Ice and Darkness Elemental), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors; handwear),Night’s Helmet (SP:6, immunity to light and blinded; headwear) Inventory: Longsword (WP: 5), Armor of the Croise (SP: 1, +2 power; bodywear), Dark Cloak (Backwear, SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians), Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Grand Potion x6, Health Core x2, Tonic, Ether Core, Remedy x5, Phoenix Essence x3, Venom x2, Deadly Venom, Mead x5, Smelling Salts x5, Nostrum x5, Dragon Scale x1, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Neutralizer, Disguise Kit (Accessory. Usable by anyone. Allows the user to disguise them self as the opposite gender.) Elgar Gligin (played by Jedi master Brick) Level 24 Druid *Immune to Fragile!* *Encouraged* Power: 34 Defense: 6 Health: 15/38 Ether: 21/24 Gold:291 Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11 Permanently Deadly envenomed), Chainmail (SP: 2, Bodywear: half damage from Fire elemental enemies and double from Electric elemental enemies) Emerald Hood (SP: 4, headwear, protects from Fragile) Inventory: Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz,,Opal, Aquamarine, Spade, Pickaxe, 3 Potions, Needlessly Large Rod (Non-Artifact Item, Curses a random enemy. Usable once per battle.) Does not prevent free hits. Grand Potion (x2), Fireworks, Remedy (x2), Hide of The Regret (halves damage from undead; suitable for anyone, backwear), Tonic, Grand tonic (x5), Fireball Whiskey (Consumable, grants immunity to fire damage for one battle, or can be used as a bomb, dealing 20 fire damage to all enemies)

Anyone here interested in a fully fledged mystery? I know we've had mystery oriented quests before, but the quest will most likely include minimal battles, lots of deductions, evidence gathering, and an interrogation.

Karie felt her stomach clench. The fiend's heckling was starting to get to her. She wasn't worthless, she wasn't worthless... "Johon, revive Althior. We're going to need him if we're going to win this." Karie attacks Aquamaw A, then B. Suggested Battle Order Johon- revive Althior Karie vs. Aquamaw A Karie vs. Aquamaw B Johon vs. Aquamaw C OR D Althior vs. Oculoid

Alright, I'll have the round posted in a bit!

QM NOTE: Okay, Sorrow can show up in the battle order, he just can't do anything and takes free hits, so my suggestion still stands.

Can a stunned hero be put into a battle order? For example, if Bob was stunned, can he still target an enemy?

I've got a quest in the works as well. It won't be ready for awhile, but there won't be any class or level restrictions on it, and it'll probably be open for three to four heroes.

QM NOTE: Sorrow unfortunately can't tank because he's stunned. The current order you have would result in all of you taking a free hit from Geoffrey, Ivan, and the Spookier Specter B. You may want to rethink your strategy.

Battle Order All of Althior's undead things (as seen above) >Althior- Lightning vs. Fourth B Johon- Fourth C Johon- Fourth D >Karie- Oculoid >Karie Heals Johon "Thanks guys, I appreciate the reassurance." Karie suddenly remembered back in Brenedenton and the miserable experience there. Perhaps she could lead...