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"Alan said so in response to Benji's query on the topic. These are the most valuable creatures on this island, and our employers want them alive. This one is nearing death, and it may be prudent to avoid dealing any deathblows at this time." OOC: Post 647 "Incapacitating this creature should prove no serious challenge at this moment. If it comes to making a choice between the creature's life or that of the workers, we can end it then, but at the moment I see no reason to abandon our mission."

"Just as glamorous as it sounds. Don't get me wrong, I like that it gets me out of the city for a decent bit of time, but it isn't the life of adventure and excitement you must experience. Even at a nasty swamp, you must get some terrific stories to tell."

Jeaux reminded the party, that the guide had been quite explicit about not killing the velocinoid. He knew this would enflame the tempers of some of the parties more aggressive members, but he hoped that Haldor would be able to control their blood lust.

Two characters have joined your party Sorrow(Endgame) *Party Leader* 428 years old undead Assassin Level 22 *Immune to Light and Blinded* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 6 Health: 33/33 (7+21+5) Gold: 1348 (Owed 200 gold by Karie) Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP: 25 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 x5, Health Core, Tonic, Ether Core, Remedy x5, Phoenix Essence x3, Venom, Deadly Venom, Mead x11, Smelling Salts x10, Nostrum x7, Dragon Scale x1, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll Romulus Dean(TheBoyWonder) Level 16.5 Raider *Immune to Fragile* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 5 Health: 29/29 (7+15+7) Gold: 30 (30 to Loreal) Equipment: Combrys (WP:15, consecutive successful strikes raise Combry's WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes drop it to it's base WP), Sticky Gloves , Heavy Armour (SP5 protects from Fragile) Inventory: Bedroll, Venom x3, Sylvania's Cowl(grants Animal Talk to Wearer), Phoenix Essence, Throwing Dagger (WP: 6), Scarlet Hood (Headwear, Power +4, Protects from Stunned), Meteor Blade (WP:10, Light), Spiked Club (WP:10, Earth) Grimwald Gjinko(LordoftheNoobs) 69 year old male gnome Cleric Level 4 *Immune to Darkness* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 12/12 (9+3) Ether: 8/8 (5+3) Gold: 0 (Owes Arthur 50 gold) Equipment: Broomstick (WP: 3), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null Darkness) Inventory: Staff of The Frog Paladin (WP:6, 1/6 chance of Amphibianocs Blessing (protects from damage)), Scroll of Frailty, Remedy, Potion x2, 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. Mizuki Kimura(zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 16.5 Power Bonus: 0 Health: 27/27 (7+15+5) Gold: 0 Equipment: Sticky Gloves( Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Magic Viper Skin (accessory, heals 1 health to wearer each round of battle, unless knocked out) Inventory: Top Hat (WP: 14. 50% Stun chance, retrievable), Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental, retrievable), Dagger (WP:10), Explosive Handcannon (WP:8/16 to Rock Monsters), Grand Potion, Potion, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 7 Nostrums, 1 Remedy, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle) Thormanil Nihai, Dragonslayer (Played by swils) Level 28 Raider *Natural Respite**Immune to Bound, and Slowed* Power Bonus: +1 Defense: 3 Health: 42 (8+27+7) Gold: 1811 Equipment: Frozen Saber (WP: 9; Stuns enemies), Winged Sandals (Wearer is immune to bound and slowed effects), Sticky Gloves( Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Medal of Glory (Wearer gains triple experience, accessory), Inventory: Weapons & Shields: Wyvern's Tailblade (WP: 12, suitable for Barbarians & Knights), Thundering Totem (WP:9, lightning), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Dragonsbane Lance (WP: 20, triple damage to enemies with 'Dragon' in their name, lance), Wooden Shield (SP:5, immune to wood elemental) Artifacts: Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Weredog (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf(Accessory), Fighter’s Boots(Footwear, +10 damage to melee attacks. Suitable for QMs only), Aqua Gear (Wearer deals and is immune to water elemental damage), Consumables: Smelling Salts(2), Deadly Venom(2), Phoenix Essence(2), Remedy(5), 2pc&biscuit(1), Jinxy Juice(1) (Q35), Fire Bomb(2), Milk(1), Potion(2), Venom(3), Lightning Bomb, Grand Potion(2), Smoke Bomb(1), Ice Bomb(1), Bones(3), Water Bombs(5), Mead(2), Tiger Balm(1) Misc:Pickaxe, Shovel, Amethyst, Grating Stone, Teleportapple Mac(Controlled by swils) Level 10 Mechanic Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 19 (10+9) Gold: 0 Equipment: Hammer (WP 3) Inventory: Duck Tape x10 1. SHIELD: MacGuyvered! - Mac uses random doohickies lying around to repair his cart with strength equal to two times his level without using any duck tape. 2. CRITICAL HIT/REPAIR MORE: Mac attacks the target with strength equal to 2 times his weapon power added to his level. Instead of attacking, Mac can use 1 duck tape to repair damage to his cart equal to the power of his critical attack. 3. HIT/REPAIR: Mac attacks the target with strength equal to his weapon power added to his level. Instead of attacking, Mac can use 1 duck tape to repair damage to his cart equal to the power of his attack. 4. MISS/REPAIR LESS: Mac's attack misses. Instead of attacking, Mac can use 1 duck tape to repair damage to his cart equal to his level. 5. TAKE COVER/NO REPAIR: Mac hides behind his cart, redirecting all damage to the cart. Optionally, any attempt of repairing fails. 6. SPECIAL COVER/NO REPAIR: Mac hides behind his cart, redirecting any damage to the cart, but not protecting him from any negative effects. Optionally, any attempt of repairing fails. Mac's Cart(Controlled by Endgame) Level 0 Cart Health: 65 Ability: Protect - The cart can protect 1 hero each round. Any damage dealt to the hero that round will be split evenly between the hero and the cart (before SP, damage rounds up towards the cart). Notes: The cart must always be placed in the battle order, even if it is not protecting a hero. If the cart is protecting a hero, the cart will be in the same row as that hero. If the cart's Health reaches 0, the cargo will be damages and you will have failed the quest. Feeling their questions had been answered, or at least that any further questions would likely receive the same vague responses as the prior queries. The party decided to set out for their destination. Mac tighened the harness on his horse Mondo and made his way out of the gate, and the city. The sun was still low in the sky and the trees near the side of the road provided a comfortable shade. Travel could be boring at times, and Mac was glad to have company on the trip. He decided to try striking up a conversation with his new companions to help the time pass faster. "So tell me, what's it like being a Hero of Heroica?"

"I'm ready to leave whenever you are. It's a two day trip to Bric'lin and we're burnin' daylight stayin here."

When you first asked for a reference to all of the rats that appeared in Heroica, I was expecting an army of undead rats seeking revenge on the heroes who had killed them, but this is pretty awesome too.

"There are the occasional encounters with raiders and bandits out on the road, and if word gets out that one of the houses is sending out supplies it tends to make for a prime target for the wolfgang. I've had pretty good luck in my travels so I highly doubt we'll run into any trouble, but the guys upstairs prefer to be prepared in the event that trouble finds us."

Being an engineer, I love the concept. I think you may need to limit the class a bit more though. Allowing only 1 creation at time, and/or tying the creation of gadgets to a resource like ether (or duck tape ) so the engineer cannot just continually create machinations. Another possibility would be making the physical attacks around the same level as one of the beginner classes so the engineer relies more heavily on using his creations instead of melee combat.

Didn't even realize it was pretzel's head till after I had created the character (Your avatars are so small). I have a feeling his hat isn't the only difference.

"That is on a need to know basis and you do not need to know." "Given what they told us about the dimensions of the package. I really doubt it's anything like that." "Mac!"

"Very good, there may be hope for you yet."

QM Note: Updated stats, let me know if anything is still wrong. Also, just being a nice QM, Thormanil may want to equip his medal for at least 1 fight unless he wants to end the quest just barely south of level 30. Sorrow(Endgame) *Party Leader* 428 years old undead Assassin Level 22 *Immune to Light and Blinded* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 6 Health: 33/33 (7+21+5) Gold: 1348 (Owed 200 gold by Karie) Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP: 25 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 x5, Health Core, Tonic, Ether Core, Remedy x5, Phoenix Essence x3, Venom, Deadly Venom, Mead x11, Smelling Salts x10, Nostrum x7, Dragon Scale x1, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll Romulus Dean(TheBoyWonder) Level 16.5 Raider *Immune to Fragile* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 5 Health: 29/29 (7+15+7) Gold: 30 (30 to Loreal) Equipment: Combrys (WP:15, consecutive successful strikes raise Combry's WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes drop it to it's base WP), Sticky Gloves , Heavy Armour (SP5 protects from Fragile) Inventory: Bedroll, Venom x3, Sylvania's Cowl(grants Animal Talk to Wearer), Phoenix Essence, Throwing Dagger (WP: 6), Scarlet Hood (Headwear, Power +4, Protects from Stunned), Meteor Blade (WP:10, Light), Spiked Club (WP:10, Earth) Grimwald Gjinko(LordoftheNoobs) 69 year old male gnome Cleric Level 4 Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 12/12 (9+3) Ether: 8/8 (5+3) Gold: 0 (Owes Arthur 50 gold) Equipment: Broomstick (WP: 3) Inventory:Staff of The Frog Paladin (WP:6, 1/6 chance of Amphibianocs Blessing (protects from damage))Scroll of Frailty, Remedy, Potion x2, 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. Mizuki Kimura(zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 16.5 Power Bonus: 0 Health: 27/27 (7+15+5) Gold: 0 Equipment:Sticky Gloves( Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Magic Viper Skin (accessory, heals 1 health to wearer each round of battle, unless knocked out) Inventory:Top Hat (WP: 14. 50% Stun chance, retrievable), Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental, retrievable), Dagger (WP:10), Explosive Handcannon (WP:8/16 to Rock Monsters), Grand Potion, Potion, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 7 Nostrums, 1 Remedy, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle) Thormanil Nihai, Dragonslayer (Played by swils) Level 28 Raider *Natural Respite**Deals Water damage* *Immune to Darkness, Water, Bound, and Slowed* Power Bonus: +1 Defense: 3 Health: 42 (8+27+7) Gold: 1811 Equipment:Frozen Saber (WP: 9; Stuns enemies), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null Darkness), Winged Sandals (Wearer is immune to bound and slowed effects), Sticky Gloves( Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)) Inventory: Weapons & Shields: Wyvern's Tailblade (WP: 12, suitable for Barbarians & Knights), Thundering Totem (WP:9, lightning), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Dragonsbane Lance (WP: 20, triple damage to enemies with 'Dragon' in their name, lance), Wooden Shield (SP:5, immune to wood elemental) Artifacts: Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Weredog (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf(Accessory), Fighter’s Boots(Footwear, +10 damage to melee attacks. Suitable for QMs only), Medal of Glory (Wearer gains triple experience, accessory), Aqua Gear (Wearer deals and is immune to water elemental damage), Consumables: Smelling Salts(2), Deadly Venom(2), Phoenix Essence(2), Remedy(5), 2pc&biscuit(1), Jinxy Juice(1) (Q35), Fire Bomb(2), Milk(1), Potion(2), Venom(3), Lightning Bomb, Grand Potion(2), Smoke Bomb(1), Ice Bomb(1), Bones(3), Water Bombs(5), Mead(2), Tiger Balm(1) Misc:Pickaxe, Shovel, Amethyst, Grating Stone, Teleportapple "Not only mercenaries, but dead ones at that. I swear, once I get that promotion things are going to start running differently around here." As the heroes begin to arrive, the man glares at his watch counting the seconds. Once the entire party has appeared, he pockets the watch and addresses them. "Well now that all of you have finally arrived-" "What do you mean finally, they were early" "Shut up Mac, Now that all of you have finally arrived. We can begin, and you'd better listen closely because I am only going to explain this once. You have been hired to escort this cart and its cargo to the town of Bric'lin. There the cargo will be traded for an item that is of great importance to the almighty house of Shadeaux. That item must then be escorted back to Eubric to see that no harm comes to it." Mordred makes a gesture to his left at the man currently sitting on a rather large cart. "This man will be your driver, his name is Mac and while he may be an incompetent fool." "I love you to." "He has managed to keep that cart running on all four wheels for a few years now and knows when and where you will be meeting your contacts. Again I cannot stress enough, NO HARM is to come to the cart or its cargo!" "or me." "No. Mac, like the rest of you, is expendable. The cargo is very valuable to the Shadeaux family and must be protected with your lives. Are there any questions?"

OOC: Haldor healed Jeaux to full health Jeaux attacks the velocinoid again from the back row

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If you'd like to join the game, head over to the Discussion and Rules Forum to find out how!- Sorrow(Endgame) *Party Leader* 428 years old undead Assassin Level 22 *Immune to Light and Blinded* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 6 Health: 33/33 (7+21+5) Gold: 2543 (Owed 200 gold by Karie) Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP: 22 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), Scarf of Misfortune (Accessory, Wearer deals the Jinxed effect on every third round),Grand Potion x5, Health Core,Tonic, Ether Core x1, Remedy x5, Phoenix Essence x3, Venom, Deadly Venom, Mead x6, Smelling Salts x5, Nostrum x2, Dragon Scale x1, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll Romulus Dean(TheBoyWonder) Level 16.5 Raider *Immune to Fragile* Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 5 Health: 29/29 (7+15+7) Gold: 30 (30 to Loreal) Equipment: Combrys (WP:15, consecutive successful strikes raise Combry's WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes drop it to it's base WP), Sticky Gloves , Heavy Armour (SP5 protects from Fragile) Inventory: Bedroll, Staff of The Frog Paladin (WP:6, 1/6 chance of Amphibianocs Blessing (protects from damage)), Venom x3, Sylvania's Cowl(grants Animal Talk to Wearer), Phoenix Essence, Throwing Dagger (WP: 6), Scarlet Hood (Headwear, Power +4, Protects from Stunned), Meteor Blade (WP:10, Light), Spiked Club (WP:10, Earth) Grimwald Gjinko(LordoftheNoobs) 69 year old male gnome Cleric Level 4 Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 12/12 (9+3) Ether: 8/8 (5+3) Gold: 0 (Owes Arthur 50 gold) Equipment: Broomstick (WP: 3) Inventory:Scroll of Frailty, Remedy, Potion x2, 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. Mizuki Kimura(zakura) 21-year-old female human Assassin Level 16.5 Power Bonus: 0 Health: 27/27 (7+15+5) Gold: 150 Equipment:Sticky Gloves( Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Magic Viper Skin (accessory, heals 1 health to wearer each round of battle, unless knocked out) Inventory:Top Hat (WP: 14. 50% Stun chance, retrievable), Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental, retrievable), Dagger (WP:10), Explosive Handcannon (WP:8/16 to Rock Monsters), Grand Potion, Potion, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 3 Nostrums, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle) Thormanil Nihai, Dragonslayer (Played by swils) Level 28 Raider *Natural Respite**Deals Water damage* *Immune to Darkness, Water, Bound, and Slowed* Power Bonus: +1 Defense: 3 Health: 42 (8+27+7) Gold: 2311 Equipment:Frozen Saber (WP: 9; Stuns enemies), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null Darkness), Aqua Gear (Wearer deals and is immune to water elemental damage), Winged Sandals (Wearer is immune to bound and slowed effects) Inventory: Weapons & Shields: Wyvern's Tailblade (WP: 12, suitable for Barbarians & Knights), Thundering Totem (WP:9, lightning), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Dragonsbane Lance (WP: 20, triple damage to enemies with 'Dragon' in their name, lance), Wooden Shield (SP:5, immune to wood elemental) Artifacts: Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Weredog (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf(Accessory), Fighter’s Boots(Footwear, +10 damage to melee attacks. Suitable for QMs only), Medal of Glory (Wearer gains triple experience, accessory) Consumables: Smelling Salts(2), Deadly Venom(2), Phoenix Essence(1), Remedy(5), 2pc&biscuit(1), Jinxy Juice(1) (Q35), Fire Bomb(2), Milk(1), Potion(2), Venom(3), Lightning Bomb, Grand Potion(2), Smoke Bomb(1), Ice Bomb(1), Bones(3), Water Bombs(5), Mead(2), Tiger Balm(1) Misc:Pickaxe, Shovel, Amethyst, Grating Stone, Teleportapple Near the gates of Eubric lies a cart and a rather anxious looking man. He is pacing back and forth in a small circle, taking out his pocket watch every few seconds to check the time. "Mordred, relax already. They'll be here, it's still almost a full half hour till the scheduled rendezvous" "I don't know why you are so sure of that. These mercenary types have absolutely no respect for loyalty or punctuality. Why the masters insist on hiring low-life scum like them, I will never understand." "Oh, I don't know. I've seen a couple of 'em at a bar or two around town. Always seemed like rather pleasant folk to me. Besides, I don't see what good worrying is going to do ya. Looks like you've already begun to carve a ditch in the road with your pacing." *Grunt* "Drunken Buffoon." Welcome to Escort Service (My first quest)! You have 24 hours to shop and confirm. Please feel free to correct me if I make a mistake as it is probably going to happen more than once.

A thoroughly disgruntled man in a top hat enters through the doors in the hall. He can be heard mumbling something about disloyal money-grubbing cretins before posting a notice on the quest board. After he seemed sure the note was securely fastened, he exited the hall as quickly as he had entered. "You have been hired to escort precious cargo for the great house of Shadeaux. You are expected at the gates of Eubric tomorrow morning, no later than 8:00 AM." Quest 73 Party Sorrow (Endgame) Romulus Dean (TheBoyWonder) Grimwald (LordoftheNoobs) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) Thormanil Nihai (swils)

You know what they say, you'll be staring at a velocinoid when the attack comes. Not from the front, but from the side, from the other two noids you didn't even know were there. Because Velocinoid's a pack hunter, you see, he uses coordinated attack patterns and he is out in force today.

Jeaux does a quick check of the area to see where the other velocinoids might be while loading a round into the hand cannon. He then aims and fires the cannon at the large lizard from the back row.

Jeaux follows the party leader, keeping a safe distance back in case he was leading them off a cliff.

Current Sign Ups for Quest #73 Nagure (Costy) Grimwald (LordoftheNoobs) William Harkenshire (Fred Daniel Yam) Sorrow (Endgame) Romulus Dean (TheBoyWonder) Thormanil Nihai (swils) Drake Flamerobe (xxlrocka) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) Thothwick (Professor Flitwick) Let me know if I got anything wrong

Jeaux waits patiently to see what the assassin may uncover in his search. If it were to prove fruitless, they would likely have to inspect the cause of the sound unprepared for what may lie in wait.

"Given how many strikes it took to take down our opponents, I'm not sure if "One" punch Tarn is the best description. If these velocinoids are as dangerous as our guides have indicated, it may be useful to have as much information as possible before moving on. What are their weaknesses, any special abilities or attributes that makes them particularly intimidating?"

Interesting!

So if there is an AOE attack that deals damage to the entire party, would the person with Aura take the damage from each party member, or just the damage dealt to himself?

"Might I recommend Alan attack that lizard if you should miss, it may help things move along a little quicker."

There could also be a city in that section that functions as a trade port between the lands east and west of it.