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Karie smashed into the wooden wall to no avail. "Well, this is pointless!" She pulled out her fire bomb, and looks it over, then back at the wall. "You guys think we could burn it down with this?"

Scary, Jerry, and Thomas Jefferson!

I'm glad you enjoyed the quest, to both Zepher and Scubacarrot! As for my next quest, I'm trying to keep things tight knit for now, but I'll say that it involves a new location under Eubric, one that has archaeological and historical importance to Olegia's history.

Right, time for my thoughts on Quest 61: As a whole, the quest was to see if I could pull off doing the Heroica system, and I can thankfully say: yes. The battles, slowly got harder as I became aware of the damage you guys were dishing out, as well as the amount of devilish stuff I could throw at you. (Spike doesn't count! If Spike taught me anything, it's to use physical dice!), especially the battle against the Shadows and the Spooky Spectres. As for next time, I do intend to throw more loot at the party, but seeing how most of you are now up 6 levels, I hope it's at least somewhat of an alternative for that. As many people found out, the quest was light-hearted in tone, manly due to the fact that a few people in the group were on 56, possibly one of the most diabolical quests to throw at a group of new players to date. There was some spooky stuff going on, particularly with the Shadows, but I thought that making the ghosts more comedic would make for a more entertaining quest. The characters for me were the highlight, in particular Scary, Jerry, and Thomas Jefferson (whose actually a reference to Earthbound. "I'm Pinto!" "I'm Panto!" "I'm Thomas Jefferson!", or something along those lines) I originally intended to kill off Geoffrey, Gus and Ivan, but after the fun I had with them, I decided to keep them around. I don't think Heroica's seen the last of them, so its simply a matter of time until a party runs into them again. As for a sequel, I have a solid idea for one, but I think I'm going to hold off on it. I have another idea for a story arc that I think would cause quite the intrigue with many players, especially Endgame. Players: I freaking love you guys! Amma: Despite dropping out as party leader, when you were you did an excellent job! I really like Amma's character, and I hope to see a quest with her and Karie on it. The cat was definitely intriguing, and I'm curious as to Amma's reason for banishment now after hearing some of that inner monologue of hers. As for what was in the crates, they were actually coffins! Coming from the perspective of a horse, (especially Derpsy ) it wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a coffin and a crate. As well, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I was a little worried was dragging for a little bit. Thank you for participating, and I would be more than thrilled to take you under m wing for a second quest! Jeaux: It was an honour to have you on my quest, joeshmoe! I've always found Jeaux an interesting character, what with the amnesia and all. As well, special thanks for taking on the party leader position halfway through. You were active, and incredibly helpful! I'm still amazed at the amount of shields you rolled! Also, clever use of Animal Talk with the bat, I was lenient at first of letting you do it, but it felt in character, and I thought it was a clever use of your skill, so I let it slide. I think I noticed during the last battle I was slowly getting better at the roll calculations (I've always been terrible with math!) I hope you enjoy what you got, and I'm glad you enjoyed the quest. Em: Once again, quiet, but not a bad thing. I like what I've seen of Em as chracter. Perhaps a wee bit of inner monologue, no matter how small, could help. I did enjoy having you on the quest, you were active, and I did enjoy the moments of character we did see, especially when you asked Jeaux if he wanted back up or not. That tells me Em has some sense of loyalty to him. I hope you enjoyed the quest, and I hope to see Em back on another quest in the near future! Zoltan: Despite your hiccup at the beginning, I'm glad you were able to come on my quest! I have a few pointers to assist you though. When role playing, there was a moment or two when you said you'd leave the puzzle to the rest of the party. If puzzles aren't your thing, understandable, the puzzle aspects aren't for everyone. Instead, say you aren't good at puzzles, and role play with it. Perhaps Zoltan isn't simply good at puzzle! You did interact with NPC's from time to time, and you were active in combat. Not everyone's going to ace their first quest, so in my books you did a good job! Other than that, I enjoyed having you along, and I hope to see you again! Heckz: Where do I even begin? Heckz almost stole the quest, to say the least! I really enjoy Heckz trying to pull off a split personality with his different voices, and failing miserably! I love his interactions with the party, and I love his interactions with the NPC's I sprinkled throughout the quest! I have nothing else to say but well done! You made me laugh on more than one occasion, and I hope to see you in the near future! My next quest's working title is "A Secret Under Eubric", which is still in the pre-production phase. Until that time, keep up the good work, I hope to see some of you on one of my quests in the near future.

That's the decision.

"Well B goes straight! We go that way, we're going straight. Right?"

Karie throws her new cloak over her back. "Majority rules, we go left. [C]"

The Party Stigveladi ("Amma") Kötturin (PsyKater) 247 years old dwarven Mage (f) Level 11.5 Power: 14 (Lvl 11 + WP 3) Health: 17/17 (Base 4 + Lvl 10 + Lover's Ring 2) Ether: 15/15 (Base 4 + Lvl 11) Gold: 91 Equipment: Dwarven Broomstick (WP: 3), Lover's Ring (+2 HP) Inventory: Fragment of an Opal (Gem; Ice), Scroll of Inspiration, Bedroll, Potion (2x), Grand Potion, Tonic (2x), Smelling Salts, Venom, Murky Pearl (worth 25 gold), Cat Statuette (+1 HP) Jeaux Elmfyre (joeshmoe554) *Party Leader* Automaton male, Ranger Level 10 Power: 16 (Level 10 + WP: 5 + Artifact boost: 1) Defense: 0 Health: 15/15 (base HP: 5 + Level bonus: 10) Gold: 88 Equipment: Eminus (WP: 5; bow), Ranger's Quiver (WP+1; backwear) Inventory: Bow (WP: 4; bow), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Venom x2, Potion x3, Holy Bomb x1, Ice Bomb, Remedy, Handy Suitcase (SP:-2, usable by anyone. Allows the user to use two items in combat instead of one, as if they were Hastened.) Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. (emjajoas) Age: Unknown. Presumably mid twenties. Gender: Male. Race: Human. Class: Ranger. Level 9 Power: 15 Health: 14/14 Gold: 78 Equipment: Bow(WP:5), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows) Inventory: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone, Nostrum, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion x5, Remedy x3, Gentleman's Hat (SP: 1, suitable for men, headgear. The wearer has a 1/2 chance to not be affected by Asleep.), Venom, Ice Bomb Heckz Brutenhal (Eric-Su) 32 year old male Mage. Level: 7 Power: 10 Health: 11/11 Ether: 11/11 Gold: 87 Equipment: Cheap Wand (WP 3) Inventory: Opal (Ice), Bedroll, Tonic, Murky Pearl (Worth 25 gold) Zoltan (LTPro) 22 Year Old Male Human Knight Level 7 Power: 9 Defense: 2 Health: 16/16 Gold: 10 Equipment: Shield (SP: 2), Longsword (WP: 3), Ball and Chain (WP: 3, suitable for knights and barbarians. Has a 1/2 chance to stun the targeted opponent.) Inventory: Potion, Remedy, Grand Potion With the Lover's Ring distributed to Amma, the party looks up as the church's bell begins to call in a new day. It was a long, stressful night of ridding the malicious spooks from the cemetery, but as the party left the church grounds, they could all agree on one thing: They could all use a good nap. THE QUEST WAS SUCCESSFUL! The Party Stigveladi ("Amma") Kötturin (PsyKater) 247 years old dwarven Mage (f) Level 11.5 Power: 14 (Lvl 11 + WP 3) Health: 17/17 (Base 4 + Lvl 10 + Lover's Ring 2) Ether: 15/15 (Base 4 + Lvl 11) Gold: 91 Equipment: Dwarven Broomstick (WP: 3), Lover's Ring (+2 HP) Inventory: Fragment of an Opal (Gem; Ice), Scroll of Inspiration, Bedroll, Potion (2x), Grand Potion, Tonic (2x), Smelling Salts, Venom, Murky Pearl (worth 25 gold), Cat Statuette (+1 HP) Jeaux Elmfyre (joeshmoe554) *Party Leader* Automaton male, Ranger Level 10 Power: 16 (Level 10 + WP: 5 + Artifact boost: 1) Defense: 0 Health: 15/15 (base HP: 5 + Level bonus: 10) Gold: 88 Equipment: Eminus (WP: 5; bow), Ranger's Quiver (WP+1; backwear) Inventory: Bow (WP: 4; bow), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Venom x2, Potion x3, Holy Bomb x1, Ice Bomb, Remedy, Handy Suitcase (SP:-2, usable by anyone. Allows the user to use two items in combat instead of one, as if they were Hastened.) Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. (emjajoas) Age: Unknown. Presumably mid twenties. Gender: Male. Race: Human. Class: Ranger. Level 9 Power: 15 Health: 14/14 Gold: 78 Equipment: Bow(WP:5), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows) Inventory: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone, Nostrum, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion x5, Remedy x3, Gentleman's Hat (SP: 1, suitable for men, headgear. The wearer has a 1/2 chance to not be affected by Asleep.), Venom, Ice Bomb Heckz Brutenhal (Eric-Su) 32 year old male Mage. Level: 7 Power: 10 Health: 11/11 Ether: 11/11 Gold: 87 Equipment: Cheap Wand (WP 3) Inventory: Opal (Ice), Bedroll, Tonic, Murky Pearl (Worth 25 gold) Zoltan (LTPro) 22 Year Old Male Human Knight Level 7 Power: 9 Defense: 2 Health: 16/16 Gold: 10 Equipment: Shield (SP: 2), Longsword (WP: 3), Ball and Chain (WP: 3, suitable for knights and barbarians. Has a 1/2 chance to stun the targeted opponent.) Inventory: Potion, Remedy, Grand Potion OOC: Congrats on surviving my first quest, and thank you for participating! I hope you enjoyed your time under my wing, and I hope to see you again soon! I'll have my overall opinions of the quest once I get a chance to, but you guys did an excellent job! Your free to hang around here and role play your way out of the area with your fellow quest mates, or head back to the hall. Until next time, best of luck to all of you!

Karie's name is already signed up for Stealer 2! Don't leave without me!!!

No, it's just Photoshop being stupid. Stupid Photoshop...And yes, please do! And make sure Karie's there when you do so!

The quest givers name is Inigo Montoya.

OOC: I'll wait for Amma to respond, and then I'll wrap the quest up with a big red ribbon.

It being an accessory makes the most sense.

It's an artefact now.

Yeah, that was a little silly of me. Fixed.On another note: "So, you like my Sexy?"

Karie stopped at the entrance to the maze of an alley. "Well, this is problematic. There is really no wrong way to go about this in a sense, since if we screw up it's because the people who built this place don't know how to build stuff! I'm going with left too, but I want others opinions. Now." Karie really hated this city, and it was beginning to show.

Why not look and see for yourself?

The Party Stigveladi ("Amma") Kötturin (PsyKater) 247 years old dwarven Mage (f) Level 11.5 Power: 14 (Lvl 11 + WP 3) Health: 12/16 (Base 4 + Lvl 10 + Cat Statuette 1) Ether: 3/15 (Base 4 + Lvl 11) Gold: 21 Equipment: Dwarven Broomstick (WP: 3), Cat Statuette (+1 HP) Inventory: Fragment of an Opal (Gem; Ice), Scroll of Inspiration, Bedroll, Potion (2x), Grand Potion, Tonic (2x), Smelling Salts, Venom, Murky Pearl (worth 25 gold) Jeaux Elmfyre (joeshmoe554) *Party Leader* Automaton male, Ranger Level 10 Power: 16 (Level 10 + WP: 5 + Artifact boost: 1) Defense: 0 Health: 15/15 (base HP: 5 + Level bonus: 10) Gold: 18 Equipment: Eminus (WP: 5; bow) *envenomed*, Ranger's Quiver (WP+1; backwear) Inventory: Bow (WP: 4; bow), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Venom x2, Potion x3, Holy Bomb x1, Ice Bomb, Remedy, Handy Suitcase (SP:-2, usable by anyone. Allows the user to use two items in combat instead of one, as if they were Hastened.) Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. (emjajoas) Age: Unknown. Presumably mid twenties. Gender: Male. Race: Human. Class: Ranger. Level 9 Power: 15 Health: 8/14 Gold: 8 Equipment: Bow(WP:5), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows) Inventory: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone, Nostrum, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion x5, Remedy x3, Gentleman's Hat (SP: 1, suitable for men, headgear. The wearer has a 1/2 chance to not be affected by Asleep.), Venom, Ice Bomb Heckz Brutenhal (Eric-Su) 32 year old male Mage. Level: 7 Power: 10 Health: 5/11 Ether: 11/11 Gold: 17 Equipment: Cheap Wand (WP 3) Inventory: Opal (Ice), Bedroll, Tonic, Murky Pearl (Worth 25 gold) Zoltan (LTPro) 22 Year Old Male Human Knight Level 7 Power: 9 Defense: 2 Health: 5/16 Gold: 10 Equipment: Shield (SP: 2), Longsword (WP: 3), Ball and Chain (WP: 3, suitable for knights and barbarians. Has a 1/2 chance to stun the targeted opponent.) Inventory: Potion, Remedy, Grand Potion As Jeaux begins to hand out the loot, a glistening glow appears from one end of the cemetery. Rays of sunlight stretch across the tombstones as the party is greeted by the early morning's light. The tired party trudges back to the church, their mission complete. As they pass Jerry's grave, they notice the trio of skeletons no longer there, as they had said they would. As they get closer to old building, they can hear Father McCreary and Mr. Timmins talking to one another. The two notice you, and Father McCreary smiled for the first time in front of the party, his face brimming with joy! "Wonderful, simply wonderful work! I watched that last spook rush out of the cemetery like there was no tomorrow! I cannot express my gratitude in words, so I will simply give you the promised reward!" He reaches into his robes and pulls out five large sacks of coins, as well as five pieces of parchment. "70 gold coins and the title of "Ghostbuster", which will be displayed for you back at the hall! I was doubting my decision in working with your organization, and there was a moment or two I considered you lot not capable for the task, but what I've seen here today has proven that come next issue, we'll immediately come to you. Besides the point, Mr. Timmins, what do you have to say about the possibility of extending your position here? After all this mess, we're going to need-" "Oh no, Father, sir! I don't wish to be rude, but after this incident, I'm retiring! I'll stay here for the week to assist in repairs, but after that no way! I'm moving someplace where there ain't no ghosts! Like Dastan! Now, if you heroes don't mind, I must be off. You have my thanks as well in this affair, but if you don't mind I need a cup of coffee. My nerves are shot after all this ghost business." Mr. Timmins leaves the group and heads back for his shack. Father McCreary simply chuckles. "It always baffled me as to why he kept that job of his. I don't think he realizes that Dastan is the home of many large dragons! Well, in that case, I best write up a classified to find a new grave keeper. Anyways, I wish you best of luck in your endeavors, and a good day to you!" Father McCreary gestures to the party and departs back into the church, smiling as he does so. With the party's wallets were much fatter, and the prestigious new title made them feel important. They were about to head off when they noticed a couple leaning on the fence outside the church. Both we're smiling to the best of their abilities, and as the party drew closer they realized it was Violet and Aldus. "Good morning heroes! We were worried that we missed you! Myself and Violet would like to give you something as a token of our appreciation for helping us get back together last night." Violet reveals a beautifully stunning gold ring that glistens in the sunlight! "It's said to... bring good health to whoever wears it. Since both me... and Aldus are dead, we thought you'd like it." Lover's Ring (Artefact, Accessory: Max. Health: +2 while equipped) "We only have one, so you'll have to decide who gets it, but we at least wanted to thank you for assisting us." "Thank... you." With the ring in the party leaders hand, the two zombies smile at each other and depart, holding hands, as they slowly walk back in to the cemetery. Party Leader, who will recieve the Lover's Ring? Stigveladi ("Amma") Kötturin (PsyKater) 247 years old dwarven Mage (f) Level 11.5 Power: 14 (Lvl 11 + WP 3) Health: 12/16 (Base 4 + Lvl 10 + Cat Statuette 1) Ether: 3/15 (Base 4 + Lvl 11) Gold: 91 Equipment: Dwarven Broomstick (WP: 3), Cat Statuette (+1 HP) Inventory: Fragment of an Opal (Gem; Ice), Scroll of Inspiration, Bedroll, Potion (2x), Grand Potion, Tonic (2x), Smelling Salts, Venom, Murky Pearl (worth 25 gold) Jeaux Elmfyre (joeshmoe554) *Party Leader* Automaton male, Ranger Level 10 Power: 16 (Level 10 + WP: 5 + Artifact boost: 1) Defense: 0 Health: 15/15 (base HP: 5 + Level bonus: 10) Gold: 88 Equipment: Eminus (WP: 5; bow) *envenomed*, Ranger's Quiver (WP+1; backwear) Inventory: Bow (WP: 4; bow), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Venom x2, Potion x3, Holy Bomb x1, Ice Bomb, Remedy, Handy Suitcase (SP:-2, usable by anyone. Allows the user to use two items in combat instead of one, as if they were Hastened.) Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. (emjajoas) Age: Unknown. Presumably mid twenties. Gender: Male. Race: Human. Class: Ranger. Level 9 Power: 15 Health: 8/14 Gold: 78 Equipment: Bow(WP:5), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows) Inventory: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone, Nostrum, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion x5, Remedy x3, Gentleman's Hat (SP: 1, suitable for men, headgear. The wearer has a 1/2 chance to not be affected by Asleep.), Venom, Ice Bomb Heckz Brutenhal (Eric-Su) 32 year old male Mage. Level: 7 Power: 10 Health: 5/11 Ether: 11/11 Gold: 87 Equipment: Cheap Wand (WP 3) Inventory: Opal (Ice), Bedroll, Tonic, Murky Pearl (Worth 25 gold) Zoltan (LTPro) 22 Year Old Male Human Knight Level 7 Power: 9 Defense: 2 Health: 5/16 Gold: 10 Equipment: Shield (SP: 2), Longsword (WP: 3), Ball and Chain (WP: 3, suitable for knights and barbarians. Has a 1/2 chance to stun the targeted opponent.) Inventory: Potion, Remedy, Grand Potion OOC: Nobody leave yet! We don't want another 56 on our hands! One last decision, and then I'll release you from my captivity!

Karie stared at what Nessa had brought up from her foot. A muddy, trodden upon mask. It was cracked in multiple places, and paint seemed to be coming off. Karie carefully picked it pot of Nessa's hand and examined it. The look on her face was one of disbelief. She stuffed the mask into her pouch and lifted her head up. "Well... thank you, I... suppose." There was a bit of an awkward silence in the alley. Karie's emotions were all over the place. Do I wrangle Nessa's neck, or be thankful she at least found it? "We should get going." She motioned for Nessa to lead the way forward.

Don't worry PsyKater, the quest is practically done, I'm just waiting on loot distribution so we can move on to the ending and your "bonus reward" for reuniting Violet and Aldus.

Well, if anyone would start that, it would probably be the Zeigfrieds, what with their crazy interest in exotic animals.

*hides all of the adorable enemies he's planning behind him* Remember who your QM is! You touch any of those ponies, you answer to a large portion of the internet. We're EVERYWHERE!!!

WARNING: Ponies Could you honestly kill something as adorable as that?