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"Jetorix," Mortimer calls to Punii, the word spit from his mouth like poison. "They're going to make him Jetorix."

Mortimer growls, lunging at Seerus' retreating form. He sheathes Doppelganger, drawing his Aquabow and trying to fire at Seerus as he retreats. "Bastard!" he coughs, sprinting after the demon. "Bastard! You've taken more than enough! I will skin you alive! I will gouge ou--" His banter is cut short as he slips on Seerus' inky blood, slamming face-first into the cold ground. He lays there for a minute, breathing heavily, before slowly pushing himself to his feet again. He digs around in his pocket for the eyepatch the pirates had given him. Finding it, he adjusts it onto his face, turning to the party. His visage can only be described as angry. "That thing must die. Before or after the Regret, Seerus will die by my hand."

Em grinds his teeth again, his killer smile more vivid than ever, his crazed eye focused on the bloody demon in front of him. He runs a hand over his face, the dried blood peeling off as he claws at it, his tears frozen to his cheeks. "Ready to be torn apart, Seerus? I'm quite looking forward to making you a skid mark across this barren ground. A fitting end-- and the best work of art you'll ever take part in." Em slices at Seerus from the front row with Doppelganger. "But you're enjoying this, aren't you? You don't care if you die, do you? You just wanted to have a little fun before you left, yeah?" His hands ball into fists, his bloodthirsty grin breaks, his entire body shakes. "You're a monster who doesn't care about death. You shouldn't exist. You're an abomination. You're a mistake. You're nothing."

It'd be nice to have more access to Marauder, because I think it's a super interesting (and awesome) class, and were I to go with a more offensive class instead of a defensive one, it would be that one. I might try to spec for it eventually, but that'd be hard work with little gold and mostly tanky items on my hands. I also think weather mage looks really cool! The "buildup" with the Shield is a really cool mechanic. I like it.

ROUND ONE: Annienal VS Dream Lancer - Hit! 21 damage to Dream Lancer! Docken VS Elite Dream Archer A - Special Damage! 36 damage to Docken! Docken is Bleeding! Alexander VS Elite Dream Archer B - Shield! Elite Dream Archer B killed! Enemy Type already Favoured. Francis VS Dream Rogue - Critical Hit! Dream Rogue killed! Dream Knight VS Annienal - Stunned! Elite Dream Knight VS Docken - Free Hit! 2 damage! Counterstruck for 23 damage! Annienal swiftly stabs at the stunned Dream Lancer, landing a decent blow. Meanwhile, Docken gets doubleteamed by the Elite Dream Archer A and Elite Dream Knight, taking an immense amount of damage. Alexander takes out the other Elite Dream Archer quickly, dispatching him with a well-aimed arrow to the face. Francis does the same to his enemy, taking the red Dream Rogue out of the fight. The Dream Soldier dazes about, stunned, before shaking himself off and preparing for the next round. Stats: Dream Lancer Level 25 Humanoid Health: 24/50 Specials: Seeker’s Lance: The Dream Lancer throws his spear, dealing damage equal to 25% of the target’s current health, ignoring SP, and causes them to bleed (5) for one round. Must retrieve spear in the next round. Passive skills: Haughty: Deals 1/5 damage to heroes less than level 20. Takes triple damage from heroes under level 20. Reckless: Deals double damage to targets five or more levels higher, excluding specials. Takes half damage from targets five levels higher. Drops: Field Rations (Taste terrible, heals for 15) Dream Knight Level 15 humanoid Health: 45/50 Specials: Rush: The Dream Knight charges at the hero with his shield, dealing damage equal to 10% of their maximum health, stunning the hero for one round, and denting their armour, allowing allies to ignore their SP for 3 rounds. Passive Skills: Merciful: Deals 1/5 damage to targets five or more levels lower. Takes triple damage from heroes five or move levels lower. Brave: Deals double damage to targets five or more levels higher, excluding specials. Takes half damage from targets five or more levels higher. Drops: 15 gold Elite Dream Knight Level 30 Humanoid Health: 47/75 Specials: Dream Rush: The Elite Dream Knight charges at the hero with his shield, dealing damage equal to 25% of their maximum health, stunning the hero for one round, and denting their armour, allowing allies to pierce their SP for 3 rounds. Passive Skills: Merciful: Deals 1/3 damage to targets more than five levels lower. Takes double damage from heroes of a lower level. Brave: Deals double damage to targets over five levels higher, excluding specials. Takes half damage from targets over five levels higher. Drops: 10 gold, Grand Potion Elite Dream Archer A **Immune to Bleeding, Poisoned, Blind, and Sleep** Level 35 Humanoid Health: 45/50 Specials: Nightmarrow: The Elite Dream Archer attacks the hero with an pinpoint shot, dealing 50% of their current health (ignoring SP) and causing the bleeding(5) effect. Has a 1/6 chance of firing instead of a Free Hit. Passive skills: Merciful: Deals 1/3 damage to targets more than five levels lower. Takes double damage from heroes more than five levels lower. Brave: Deals double damage to targets five or more levels higher, excluding specials. Takes half damage from targets five or more levels higher. Drops: 15 gold The Party: Annienal Anavir (Kintobor) "19" year old Elven Female Level 3 Knight Power: 7 Health: 12/12 Defence: 15 Equipment: Iris Shield (SP: 15; reflects physical Damage back to the attacker regardless of Row or Defense, if the user survives the attack.), Trainnig Sword (WP:4) Gold: 50 Inventory: Potion x2, Bedroll, College Shield (SP: 2), College Halberd (WP: 3), Catnip, Smoke Bomb, Mead, Wicked Javelin (WP: 7, throwing weapon, retreivable, 1/6 chance to slow) Francis Barkley (Captain Settle) 22 year old human ranger Level 3 Power: 10 Health: 8/8 Defense: 3 Gold: 50 Equipped: Delfrin Crossbow (WP: 7), Tricorne (SP:3) Inventory: Potion x2, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Long Bow (WP 3), Catnip, Training Bow (WP:4), Mead Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09) **Party Leader** **Humanoids Marked** 99 years old elf Hunter Level 24 Power: 35 (LVL 24+WP 11) Defense: 5 (Chevalier of Charis armor + Tricorne) Health: 38/38 (6 + 20 + 6 + 2 + 2 Chicken Drumstick) Gold: 255 Equipment: Fauxthril Crossbow (WP: 11, darkness-, ice-elemental, Hollow Blade upgraded [nothing stored]), Chevalier of Charis armor- (Artifact, bodywear) (Maximum health +2, SP: 2), , Sterile Gloves (Immune to Poisoned and Bleeding; handwear), Dream Helm (SP:4, wearer immune to Sleep and Fast Asleep, artifact, headwear) Inventory: Delfrin Crossbow (WP: 7) • Duplovian Helmets of the Guard (SP: 2, Immune to Magic and Healing), Hunter's Qiver (WP: +2 to bows and crossbows, allows the hunter to favour two typers at the same time), Trickster's Mask of the Gender-Swap, Tricorne (SP: 3) • Grand Potion x2, Potions (10), Remedies (2), Tonic (2), Venoms (6), Nostrum, Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, Ice Bomb, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb (2), Military Grade Fire Bomb, Lightning Bob, Elven Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable), Meads (3), Weak potion (2), Weak Regeneration Potion (1), Weak Regeneration Tonic (1), Smelling Salt (2), Mithril Shard (1/4 of a piece of Mithril), Big Apple, Bones (6), Skeleton Decoy, Charcoal, Catnip (2) • Bedroll, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass Bartholomew Docken, Dragonslayer (Brickdoctor) **Bleeding (5)** 34-year-old human male, Warden Level 45 1/5 *Gains Triple XP* *Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits* *Scary* *Immune to Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Confusion, Blindness, Poison, Fragile, Fire, Earth, Wind, and Sudden Death* *Counterstriking* Power: 55 (Level 45 + WP: 10) (Power Bonus: 0) Defense: 23 (SP: 20 + SP: 3) Health: 30/77 (base HP: 6 + Level bonus: 43 + Class bonus: 8 + permanent boost: 19*) Gold: 1206 (1 Gold loaned to Lord Lawrence Boomingham [Zepher]) GP: 27 Equipment: Darksteel Crossbow (WP: 10; Blinded-effect), Mythril Shield (SP: 20), Dread Hat (permanent Scary-effect; immune to Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Confusion, Blindness, Poison, Fragile, Fire, Earth, and Wind; Headwear), Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; Bodywear), Cobweb Cowl (immune to Sudden Death; Backwear), Medal of Glory (Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; Accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; Handwear) Inventory: Iris Shield (SP: 15; reflects physical Damage back to the attacker regardless of Row or Defense, if the user survives the attack.), Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes), Fishstick (WP: 7; deals double Damage on ships; club) • Large Water Canteen (Carries 6 portions of water; Accessory), Aqua Gear (Adds Water-element to physical attacks, immune to Water, Accessory) • Potions (4), Grand Potions (4), Health Cores (4), Remedies (11), Phoenix Essences (3), Phoenix Incense, Meads (2), Smelling Salts (2), Mulled Wine, Smoke Bombs (5), Water Bombs (5), Lightning Bombs (13), Bones (12), Venom (5), Deadly Venom, Skeleton Decoy, Teleportapple, Adamantite Shards (2/4 Adamantite), Catnip • Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass • Silver Ore (60 Gold)

Mortimer fires another arrow at Seerus with his aquabow from the back row, wanting nothing more than to tear the demon apart.

"Resolute will? Guts? Ha!" Mortimer grinds his teeth into a malicious, crooked smile. "I'm just mad, worm."

OOC: I used one of Docken's lightning bombs because he had 14. I figured he'd miss it less. Also, sorry for the late round! Was a hectic day yesterday. The bomb goes off with a brilliant flash of lightning, Half the dream soldiers are stunned, surprised at the sudden attack; however, some, due to "experience" or general paranoia, still seem to be prepared to fight back. Prepare for battle! Stats: Dream Lancer **Stunned!** Level 25 Humanoid Health: 45/50 Specials: Seeker’s Lance: The Dream Lancer throws his spear, dealing damage equal to 25% of the target’s current health, ignoring SP, and causes them to bleed (5) for one round. Must retrieve spear in the next round. Passive skills: Haughty: Deals 1/5 damage to heroes less than level 20. Takes triple damage from heroes under level 20. Reckless: Deals double damage to targets five or more levels higher, excluding specials. Takes half damage from targets five levels higher. Drops: Field Rations (Taste terrible, heals for 15) Dream Rogue **Stunned!** Level 10 humanoid Health: 35/40 Specials: Mischief: The Dream Rogue steals (1-6 + target’s level) gold from the hero, doing as much damage in the process. Passive Skills: Cocky: Deals 1/5 damage to targets five or move levels lower. Takes triple damage from heroes more than five or more levels lower. Dirty: Deals double damage to and dual-strikes targets over five levels higher, excluding specials, and causes them to bleed. Takes half damage from targets of five levels higher and counterstrikes every attack equal to half the damage tanked. Drops: 35 gold, Potion Dream Knight **Stunned!** Level 15 humanoid Health: 45/50 Specials: Rush: The Dream Knight charges at the hero with his shield, dealing damage equal to 10% of their maximum health, stunning the hero for one round, and denting their armour, allowing allies to ignore their SP for 3 rounds. Passive Skills: Merciful: Deals 1/5 damage to targets five or more levels lower. Takes triple damage from heroes five or move levels lower. Brave: Deals double damage to targets five or more levels higher, excluding specials. Takes half damage from targets five or more levels higher. Drops: 15 gold Elite Dream Knight Level 30 Humanoid Health: 70/75 Specials: Dream Rush: The Elite Dream Knight charges at the hero with his shield, dealing damage equal to 25% of their maximum health, stunning the hero for one round, and denting their armour, allowing allies to pierce their SP for 3 rounds. Passive Skills: Merciful: Deals 1/3 damage to targets more than five levels lower. Takes double damage from heroes of a lower level. Brave: Deals double damage to targets over five levels higher, excluding specials. Takes half damage from targets over five levels higher. Drops: 10 gold, Grand Potion Elite Dream Archer A **Immune to Bleeding, Poisoned, Blind, and Sleep** Level 35 Humanoid Health: 45/50 Specials: Nightmarrow: The Elite Dream Archer attacks the hero with an pinpoint shot, dealing 50% of their current health (ignoring SP) and causing the bleeding(5) effect. Has a 1/6 chance of firing instead of a Free Hit. Passive skills: Merciful: Deals 1/3 damage to targets more than five levels lower. Takes double damage from heroes more than five levels lower. Brave: Deals double damage to targets five or more levels higher, excluding specials. Takes half damage from targets five or more levels higher. Drops: 15 gold Elite Dream Archer B **Immune to Bleeding, Poisoned, Blind, and Sleep** Level 35 Humanoid Health: 45/50 Specials: Nightmarrow: The Elite Dream Archer attacks the hero with an pinpoint shot, dealing 50% of their current health (ignoring SP) and causing the bleeding(5) effect. Has a 1/6 chance of firing instead of a Free Hit. Passive skills: Merciful: Deals 1/3 damage to targets more than five levels lower. Takes double damage from heroes more than five levels lower. Brave: Deals double damage to targets five or more levels higher, excluding specials. Takes half damage from targets five or more levels higher. Drops: Venom (2) The Party: Annienal Anavir (Kintobor) "19" year old Elven Female Level 3 Knight Power: 7 Health: 12/12 Defence: 15 Equipment: Iris Shield (SP: 15; reflects physical Damage back to the attacker regardless of Row or Defense, if the user survives the attack.), Trainnig Sword (WP:4) Gold: 50 Inventory: Potion x2, Bedroll, College Shield (SP: 2), College Halberd (WP: 3), Catnip, Smoke Bomb, Mead, Wicked Javelin (WP: 7, throwing weapon, retreivable, 1/6 chance to slow) Francis Barkley (Captain Settle) 22 year old human ranger Level 3 Power: 10 Health: 8/8 Defense: 3 Gold: 50 Equipped: Delfrin Crossbow (WP: 7), Tricorne (SP:3) Inventory: Potion x2, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Long Bow (WP 3), Catnip, Training Bow (WP:4), Mead Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09) **Party Leader** **Humanoids Marked** 99 years old elf Hunter Level 24 Power: 35 (LVL 24+WP 11) Defense: 5 (Chevalier of Charis armor + Tricorne) Health: 38/38 (6 + 20 + 6 + 2 + 2 Chicken Drumstick) Gold: 255 Equipment: Fauxthril Crossbow (WP: 11, darkness-, ice-elemental, Hollow Blade upgraded [nothing stored]), Chevalier of Charis armor- (Artifact, bodywear) (Maximum health +2, SP: 2), , Sterile Gloves (Immune to Poisoned and Bleeding; handwear), Dream Helm (SP:4, wearer immune to Sleep and Fast Asleep, artifact, headwear) Inventory: Delfrin Crossbow (WP: 7) • Duplovian Helmets of the Guard (SP: 2, Immune to Magic and Healing), Hunter's Qiver (WP: +2 to bows and crossbows, allows the hunter to favour two typers at the same time), Trickster's Mask of the Gender-Swap, Tricorne (SP: 3) • Grand Potion x2, Potions (10), Remedies (2), Tonic (2), Venoms (6), Nostrum, Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, Ice Bomb, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb (2), Military Grade Fire Bomb, Lightning Bob, Elven Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable), Meads (3), Weak potion (2), Weak Regeneration Potion (1), Weak Regeneration Tonic (1), Smelling Salt (2), Mithril Shard (1/4 of a piece of Mithril), Big Apple, Bones (6), Skeleton Decoy, Charcoal, Catnip (2) • Bedroll, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass Bartholomew Docken, Dragonslayer (Brickdoctor) 34-year-old human male, Warden Level 45 1/5 *Gains Triple XP* *Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits* *Scary* *Immune to Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Confusion, Blindness, Poison, Fragile, Fire, Earth, Wind, and Sudden Death* *Counterstriking* Power: 55 (Level 45 + WP: 10) (Power Bonus: 0) Defense: 23 (SP: 20 + SP: 3) Health: 73/77 (base HP: 6 + Level bonus: 43 + Class bonus: 8 + permanent boost: 19*) Gold: 1206 (1 Gold loaned to Lord Lawrence Boomingham [Zepher]) GP: 27 Equipment: Darksteel Crossbow (WP: 10; Blinded-effect), Mythril Shield (SP: 20), Dread Hat (permanent Scary-effect; immune to Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Confusion, Blindness, Poison, Fragile, Fire, Earth, and Wind; Headwear), Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; Bodywear), Cobweb Cowl (immune to Sudden Death; Backwear), Medal of Glory (Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; Accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; Handwear) Inventory: Iris Shield (SP: 15; reflects physical Damage back to the attacker regardless of Row or Defense, if the user survives the attack.), Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes), Fishstick (WP: 7; deals double Damage on ships; club) • Large Water Canteen (Carries 6 portions of water; Accessory), Aqua Gear (Adds Water-element to physical attacks, immune to Water, Accessory) • Potions (4), Grand Potions (4), Health Cores (4), Remedies (11), Phoenix Essences (3), Phoenix Incense, Meads (2), Smelling Salts (2), Mulled Wine, Smoke Bombs (5), Water Bombs (5), Lightning Bombs (13), Bones (12), Venom (5), Deadly Venom, Skeleton Decoy, Teleportapple, Adamantite Shards (2/4 Adamantite), Catnip • Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass • Silver Ore (60 Gold)

Yeah, I'm out of town until Sunday and I've been really busy working on top of that. Never too busy for Heroica, though.

OOC: Going on vacation; will be able to update at night, but I'll most likely be limited to one update per day. Sorry folks! Things'll be slowing down a little. I'll post the next update when everyone's had a chance to either get ready or respond, (and when I'm done unpacking).

Mortimer fires another arrow at Seerus, missing, the veins on his neck bulging. "I can't extend to you the courtesy of company on your trip to Hell," he replies, jerking his head left. "You'll burn alone."

Em attacks Seerus' main body with his Aquabow from the back row, angry.

The Party ventures forth, heading towards their next destination-- the Clearing. Every few steps, the world shakes. The rain seems as though pieces of the sky are breaking apart and falling towards the ground, accompanied by a cold, cutting wind. The dark sun in the sky looks ever onwards, casting an eery light over the otherwise dull path. It doesn't take the party long to reach their destination, but as soon as they do, they dive for cover. A group of Dream warriors seemed to be patrolling the clearing, talking in hushed tones. "You reckon the boss'll reward us if we take 'em out?" "I reckon you're an idiot. This is a dream-- what's our reward going to be? Nothing in here's even real." "'At just means the reward'll be all the sweeter, yeah? Imagine what Maya'd be able to cook up for us." "Shut up and stop thinking about food, bastards, and keep your eyes peeled. I'd rather not disappear because you're incompetent." The heavily-armoured soldier sighs, muttering to himself. "Bloody world's falling apart and you're thinking about food. Why did I get stuck leading this band of miscreants, eh?" "If the Marquis wakes up, we ain't ever eating again, aye? Hope he keeps 'is eyes shut, then." "Damn intruders are breaking apart the world, though, sleeping or not. If it falls apart, well..." The red rogue shrugs. "As long as winter doesn't end, everything will be fine. And you'll get your grub, fatty." The white-bodied lancer seems to glare at his compatriot for a while, and after the in-charge armoured soldier barks at them to "shut the ever-burning Hell up, you worthless mutts," the group of enemies quiet down and march around the clearing silently. The archers at the back seem to be scanning the area aggressively, their faces always in motion, much like what their eyes must be. What will the party do?

"Quit running your mouth, worm," Mortimer growls, teeth grit, muscles tense, barely able to stand on his own two feet, his head jerking to the left repeatedly to check his blind spot. "I will smear you over this damn floor like the maggot you are."

ROUND TWO: Battle Order: Docken VS Dream Lancer B (back row) - Hit! 27 Damage to Dream Lancer B! Annienal VS Dream Lancer A (front row) - Damage! Protected! Alexander VS Elite Dream Lancer (back row) - Critical Hit! Elite Dream Lancer killed! Francis VS Dream Rogue (back row) - Shield! Elite Dream Rogue killed! Dream Lancer A killed! Dream Lancer B killed! Docken lands a solid hit on the second Dream Lancer, blinding him, as Annienal protects herself from the first. Alexander skewers the Elite Dream Lancer with a well-placed arrow as Francis shows an impressive display of archery skill, shredding through the remaining enemies. The battle was victorious. Party Leader, please distribute the Loot: 70 gold Potion x4 Mead x 2 Smoke Bomb Grand Potion Wicked Javelin (WP:7, throwing weapon, retreivable, 1/6 chance to slow) The Party: Annienal Anavir (Kintobor) "19" year old Elven Female Level 3 Knight Power: 7 Health: 12/12 Defence: 15 Equipment: Iris Shield (SP: 15; reflects physical Damage back to the attacker regardless of Row or Defense, if the user survives the attack.), Trainnig Sword (WP:4) Gold: 50 Inventory: Potion x2, Bedroll, College Shield (SP: 2), College Halberd (WP: 3), Catnip, Smoke Bomb, Mead, Wicked Javelin (WP: 7, throwing weapon, retreivable, 1/6 chance to slow) Francis Barkley (Captain Settle) 22 year old human ranger Level 3 Power: 10 Health: 8/8 Gold: 50 Equipped: Delfrin Crossbow (WP: 7) Inventory: Potion x2, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Long Bow (WP 3), Catnip, Training Bow (WP:4), Mead Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09) **Party Leader** **Humanoids Marked** 99 years old elf Hunter Level 24 Power: 35 (LVL 24+WP 11) Defense: 5 (Chevalier of Charis armor + Tricorne) Health: 38/38 (6 + 20 + 6 + 2 + 2 Chicken Drumstick) Gold: 255 Equipment: Fauxthril Crossbow (WP: 11, darkness-, ice-elemental, Hollow Blade upgraded [nothing stored]), Chevalier of Charis armor- (Artifact, bodywear) (Maximum health +2, SP: 2), Tricorne (SP: 3), Sterile Gloves (Immune to Poisoned and Bleeding; handwear) Inventory: Delfrin Crossbow (WP: 7) • Duplovian Helmets of the Guard (SP: 2, Immune to Magic and Healing), Hunter's Qiver (WP: +2 to bows and crossbows, allows the hunter to favour two typers at the same time), Trickster's Mask of the Gender-Swap, Dream Helm (SP:4, wearer immune to Sleep and Fast Asleep, artifact, headwear) • Grand Potion x2, Potions (10), Remedies (2), Tonic (2), Venoms (6), Nostrum, Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, Ice Bomb, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb (2), Military Grade Fire Bomb, Lightning Bob, Elven Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable), Meads (3), Weak potion (2), Weak Regeneration Potion (1), Weak Regeneration Tonic (1), Smelling Salt (2), Mithril Shard (1/4 of a piece of Mithril), Big Apple, Bones (6), Skeleton Decoy, Charcoal, Catnip (2) • Bedroll, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass Bartholomew Docken, Dragonslayer (Brickdoctor) 34-year-old human male, Warden Level 45 1/5 *Gains Triple XP* *Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits* *Scary* *Immune to Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Confusion, Blindness, Poison, Fragile, Fire, Earth, Wind, and Sudden Death* *Counterstriking* Power: 55 (Level 45 + WP: 10) (Power Bonus: 0) Defense: 23 (SP: 20 + SP: 3) Health: 73/77 (base HP: 6 + Level bonus: 43 + Class bonus: 8 + permanent boost: 19*) Gold: 1206 (1 Gold loaned to Lord Lawrence Boomingham [Zepher]) GP: 27 Equipment: Darksteel Crossbow (WP: 10; Blinded-effect), Mythril Shield (SP: 20), Dread Hat (permanent Scary-effect; immune to Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Confusion, Blindness, Poison, Fragile, Fire, Earth, and Wind; Headwear), Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; Bodywear), Cobweb Cowl (immune to Sudden Death; Backwear), Medal of Glory (Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; Accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; Handwear) Inventory: Iris Shield (SP: 15; reflects physical Damage back to the attacker regardless of Row or Defense, if the user survives the attack.), Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes), Fishstick (WP: 7; deals double Damage on ships; club) • Large Water Canteen (Carries 6 portions of water; Accessory), Aqua Gear (Adds Water-element to physical attacks, immune to Water, Accessory) • Potions (4), Grand Potions (4), Health Cores (4), Remedies (11), Phoenix Essences (3), Phoenix Incense, Meads (2), Smelling Salts (2), Mulled Wine, Smoke Bombs (5), Water Bombs (5), Lightning Bombs (14), Bones (12), Venom (5), Deadly Venom, Skeleton Decoy, Teleportapple, Adamantite Shards (2/4 Adamantite), Catnip • Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass • Silver Ore (60 Gold) ____________________________________ The ground shakes as the invisible barrier is lifted. "Leave me alone," a voice echoes, the leaves on the trees cascading towards the ground. The party heads towards the treasure chest, the leaves under their feet crunching. The slight hissing of the Dream Soldiers disappearing infects the air behind them. Like last time, they open the chest, finding a training bow: - Training Bow (WP:4, suitable for ranger classes) and a helm: -Dream Helm (SP= 4, wearer immune to sleep and fast asleep, artifact, headwear) The ground shakes again, more violently this time, and rain begins to fall from the dark clouds. A cold air cuts through the leafless trees. What was the Party's next move?

Thank you! I was a little worried that the story I was trying to tell wasn't getting across the way I invisioned it, but it's good to hear that it's not as bad as I think it is.

That's... exactly how I calculated it the first time, I don't know where I got 19 from. Sorry about that.

ROUND ONE: Battle Order: Docken VS Dream Lancer A (back row) - Critical Hit! 32 damage to Dream Lancer A! Annienal VS Dream Lancer B (front row) - Shield! Sentinel! Party protected during the next round! Alexander VS Dream Archer (back row) - Aim! 33 damage to Dream Archer! Dream Archer killed! Francis VS Dream Rogue (back row) - Hit! 27 damage to the Dream Rogue! Elite Dream Lancer VS Docken - Free Hit! 4 damage to Docken! 22 damage to Elite Dream Lancer! Docken swiftly fires a blinding arrow at the first dream lancer while trading blows with the Elite. Alexander, meanwhile, makes quick work of the Dream Archer, dispatching him quickly and efficiently. Francis delivers a devastating blow to the Dream Rogue; however, instead of attacking her target directly, Annienal steels herself and readies her shield to protect the party during the next round. Stats: Dream Lancer A (Blind!) Level 25 Humanoid Health: 18/50 Specials: Seeker’s Lance: The Dream Lancer throws his spear, dealing damage equal to 25% of the target’s current health and causing them to bleed (5) for one round. Must retrieve spear in the next round. Passive skills: Haughty: Deals 1/5 damage to heroes less than level 20. Takes triple damage from heroes under level 20. Reckless: Deals double damage to targets five or more levels higher, excluding specials. Takes half damage from targets five levels higher. Drops: Potion (2) Dream Lancer B Level 25 Humanoid Health: 50/50 Specials: Seeker’s Lance: The Dream Lancer throws his spear, dealing damage equal to 25% of the target’s current health, ignoring SP, and causes them to bleed (5) for one round. Must retrieve spear in the next round. Passive skills: Haughty: Deals 1/5 damage to heroes less than level 20. Takes triple damage from heroes under level 20. Reckless: Deals double damage to targets five or more levels higher, excluding specials. Takes half damage from targets five levels higher. Drops: Mead Dream Rogue Level 10 humanoid Health: 13/40 Specials: Mischief: The Dream Rogue steals (1-6 + target’s level) gold from the hero, doing as much damage in the process. Passive Specials: Cocky: Deals 1/5 damage to targets five or move levels lower. Takes triple damage from heroes more than five or more levels lower. Dirty: Deals double damage to and dual-strikes targets over five levels higher, excluding specials, and causes them to bleed. Takes half damage from targets of five levels higher and counterstrikes every attack equal to half the damage tanked. Drops: 40 gold, Smoke Bomb Elite Dream Lancer **Immune to Bleeding, Poisoned, Blind, and Sleep** Level 30 Humanoid Health: 53/75 Specials: Heartseeker: The Elite Dream Lancer throws his lance at the hero, impaling them, dealing damage equal to 50% of the target’s max HP, ignoring SP. Causes Doomed, and Stunned. The Lancer must retrieve their spear in the next round. Passive Skills: Haughty: Deals 1/5 damage to heroes less than level 20. Takes triple damage from heroes under level 20. Reckless: Deals double damage to targets five or more levels higher, excluding specials. Takes half damage from targets five or more levels higher. Drops: Wicked Javelin (WP:7, throwing weapon, retreivable, 1/6 chance to slow), Mead, Potion (2) The Party: Annienal Anavir (Kintobor) "19" year old Elven Female Level 2 Knight Power: 6 Health: 11/11 Defence: 15 Equipment: Iris Shield (SP: 15; reflects physical Damage back to the attacker regardless of Row or Defense, if the user survives the attack.), Trainnig Sword (WP:4) Gold: 35 Inventory: Potion, Bedroll, College Shield (SP: 2), College Halberd (WP: 3), Catnip Francis Barkley (Captain Settle) 22 year old human ranger Level 2 Power: 9 Health: 7/7 Gold: 35 Equipped: Delfrin Crossbow (WP: 7) Inventory: Potion, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Long Bow (WP 3), Catnip Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09) **Party Leader** **Humanoids Marked** 99 years old elf Hunter Level 23.66 Power: 35 (LVL 22+WP 11) Defense: 5 (Chevalier of Charis armor + Tricorne) Health: 36/36 (6 + 20 + 6 + 2 + 2 Chicken Drumstick) Gold: 235 Equipment: Fauxthril Crossbow (WP: 11, darkness-, ice-elemental, Hollow Blade upgraded [nothing stored]), Chevalier of Charis armor- (Artifact, bodywear) (Maximum health +2, SP: 2), Tricorne (SP: 3), Sterile Gloves (Immune to Poisoned and Bleeding; handwear) Inventory: Delfrin Crossbow (WP: 7) • Duplovian Helmets of the Guard (SP: 2, Immune to Magic and Healing), Hunter's Qiver (WP: +2 to bows and crossbows, allows the hunter to favour two typers at the same time), Trickster's Mask of the Gender-Swap • Grand Potion, Potions (10), Remedies (2), Tonic (2), Venoms (6), Nostrum, Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, Ice Bomb, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb (2), Military Grade Fire Bomb, Lightning Bob, Elven Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable), Meads (3), Weak potion (2), Weak Regeneration Potion (1), Weak Regeneration Tonic (1), Smelling Salt (2), Mithril Shard (1/4 of a piece of Mithril), Big Apple, Bones (6), Skeleton Decoy, Charcoal, Catnip (2) • Bedroll, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass Bartholomew Docken, Dragonslayer (Brickdoctor) 34-year-old human male, Warden Level 44 3/5 *Gains Triple XP* *Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits* *Scary* *Immune to Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Confusion, Blindness, Poison, Fragile, Fire, Earth, Wind, and Sudden Death* *Counterstriking* Power: 54 (Level 44 + WP: 10) (Power Bonus: 0) Defense: 23 (SP: 20 + SP: 3) Health: 72/76 (base HP: 6 + Level bonus: 43 + Class bonus: 8 + permanent boost: 19*) Gold: 1186 (1 Gold loaned to Lord Lawrence Boomingham [Zepher]) GP: 27 Equipment: Darksteel Crossbow (WP: 10; Blinded-effect), Mythril Shield (SP: 20), Dread Hat (permanent Scary-effect; immune to Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Confusion, Blindness, Poison, Fragile, Fire, Earth, and Wind; Headwear), Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; Bodywear), Cobweb Cowl (immune to Sudden Death; Backwear), Medal of Glory (Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; Accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; Handwear) Inventory: Iris Shield (SP: 15; reflects physical Damage back to the attacker regardless of Row or Defense, if the user survives the attack.), Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes), Fishstick (WP: 7; deals double Damage on ships; club) • Large Water Canteen (Carries 6 portions of water; Accessory), Aqua Gear (Adds Water-element to physical attacks, immune to Water, Accessory) • Potions (2), Grand Potions (4), Health Cores (4), Remedies (11), Phoenix Essences (3), Phoenix Incense, Meads (2), Smelling Salts (2), Mulled Wine, Smoke Bombs (5), Water Bombs (5), Lightning Bombs (14), Bones (12), Venom (5), Deadly Venom, Skeleton Decoy, Teleportapple, Adamantite Shards (2/4 Adamantite), Catnip • Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass • Silver Ore (60 Gold) What will the party do next?

OoC: Can't really complain about that. From the looks of things we could use a bit of an advantage.

Em wobbles slightly, glancing at his bow. He could hardly aim straight with the damn thing-- He glances down at the sword Karie had let him borrow. Pass on negative effects, huh? He grits his teeth, staggering again, before drawing the blade and striking at Seerus with Doppelganger from the back row. OOC: If I can't pass on half-blind, I instead fire at him with my Aquabow and pretend I'm not an idiot.

OoC: It was a feeble attempt to balance around your Dread hat; I had forgotten about the whole half level thing because every time I think of it I just think of lower-leveled enemies. My bad! I'll try to keep that in mind for next time.

The party makes their way back along the path towards the forest. The grey clouds roll across the sky, covering the charcoal sun. The wind blows a cold breeze; the heroes march onwards, reaching the forest before too long. Autumn trees surround them; much like the Ruins, a chest lies in the distance, red lights forming words on the invisible barrier. "move, eLena-lea." It must be the same kind of puzzle-- But the heroes didn't have the luxury to think on it. Much to their surprise, they heard a voice from behind them, though it sounded disconnected, strange, otherworldly. "They don't belong." A long spear sails through the air, quivering near where the heroes stood. They turn, under attack by a squad of Dream Soldiers! Prepare for battle! Dream Lancer A Level 25 Humanoid Health: 50/50 Specials: Seeker’s Lance: The Dream Lancer throws his spear, dealing damage equal to 25% of the target’s current health and causing them to bleed (5) for one round. Must retrieve spear in the next round. Passive skills: Haughty: Deals 1/5 damage to heroes less than level 20. Takes triple damage from heroes under level 20. Reckless: Deals double damage to targets five or more levels higher, excluding specials. Takes half damage from targets five levels higher. Drops: Potion (2) Dream Lancer B Level 25 Humanoid Health: 50/50 Specials: Seeker’s Lance: The Dream Lancer throws his spear, dealing damage equal to 25% of the target’s current health, ignoring SP, and causes them to bleed (5) for one round. Must retrieve spear in the next round. Passive skills: Haughty: Deals 1/5 damage to heroes less than level 20. Takes triple damage from heroes under level 20. Reckless: Deals double damage to targets five or more levels higher, excluding specials. Takes half damage from targets five levels higher. Drops: Mead Dream Rogue Level 10 humanoid Health: 40/40 Specials: Mischief: The Dream Rogue steals (1-6 + target’s level) gold from the hero, doing as much damage in the process. Passive Specials: Cocky: Deals 1/5 damage to targets five or move levels lower. Takes triple damage from heroes more than five or more levels lower. Dirty: Deals double damage to and dual-strikes targets over five levels higher, excluding specials, and causes them to bleed. Takes half damage from targets of five levels higher and counterstrikes every attack equal to half the damage tanked. Drops: 40 gold, Smoke Bomb Dream Archer **Immune to Blind** Level 20 Humanoid Health: 30/30 Specials: Slumber Shot: The Dream Archer attacks the hero with an accurate shot, dealing 20% of their current health and causing the bleeding effect. Passive specials: Merciful: Deals 1/5 damage to targets at least five levels lower. Takes triple damage from heroes five or more levels lower. Brave: Deals double damage to targets over five levels higher, excluding specials. Takes half damage from targets five or more levels higher. Drops: 30 gold, Grand Potion Elite Dream Lancer **Immune to Bleeding, Poisoned, Blind, and Sleep** Level 30 Humanoid Health: 75/75 Specials: Heartseeker: The Elite Dream Lancer throws his lance at the hero, impaling them, dealing damage equal to 50% of the target’s max HP, ignoring SP. Causes Doomed, and Stunned. The Lancer must retrieve their spear in the next round. Passive Skills: Haughty: Deals 1/5 damage to heroes less than level 20. Takes triple damage from heroes under level 20. Reckless: Deals double damage to targets five or more levels higher, excluding specials. Takes half damage from targets five or more levels higher. Drops: Wicked Javelin (WP:7, throwing weapon, retreivable, 1/6 chance to slow), Mead, Potion (2) The Party: Annienal Anavir (Kintobor) "19" year old Elven Female Level 2 Knight Power: 6 Health: 11/11 Defence: 15 Equipment: Iris Shield (SP: 15; reflects physical Damage back to the attacker regardless of Row or Defense, if the user survives the attack.), Trainnig Sword (WP:4) Gold: 35 Inventory: Potion, Bedroll, College Shield (SP: 2), College Halberd (WP: 3), Catnip Francis Barkley (Captain Settle) 22 year old human ranger Level 2 Power: 9 Health: 7/7 Gold: 35 Equipped: Delfrin Crossbow (WP: 7) Inventory: Potion, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Long Bow (WP 3), Catnip Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09) **Party Leader** **Humanoids Marked** 99 years old elf Hunter Level 23.66 Power: 35 (LVL 22+WP 11) Defense: 5 (Chevalier of Charis armor + Tricorne) Health: 36/36 (6 + 20 + 6 + 2 + 2 Chicken Drumstick) Gold: 235 Equipment: Fauxthril Crossbow (WP: 11, darkness-, ice-elemental, Hollow Blade upgraded [nothing stored]), Chevalier of Charis armor- (Artifact, bodywear) (Maximum health +2, SP: 2), Tricorne (SP: 3), Sterile Gloves (Immune to Poisoned and Bleeding; handwear) Inventory: Delfrin Crossbow (WP: 7) • Duplovian Helmets of the Guard (SP: 2, Immune to Magic and Healing), Hunter's Qiver (WP: +2 to bows and crossbows, allows the hunter to favour two typers at the same time), Trickster's Mask of the Gender-Swap • Grand Potion, Potions (10), Remedies (2), Tonic (2), Venoms (6), Nostrum, Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, Ice Bomb, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb (2), Military Grade Fire Bomb, Lightning Bob, Elven Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable), Meads (3), Weak potion (2), Weak Regeneration Potion (1), Weak Regeneration Tonic (1), Smelling Salt (2), Mithril Shard (1/4 of a piece of Mithril), Big Apple, Bones (6), Skeleton Decoy, Charcoal, Catnip (2) • Bedroll, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass Bartholomew Docken, Dragonslayer (Brickdoctor) 34-year-old human male, Warden Level 44 3/5 *Gains Triple XP* *Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits* *Scary* *Immune to Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Confusion, Blindness, Poison, Fragile, Fire, Earth, Wind, and Sudden Death* *Counterstriking* Power: 54 (Level 44 + WP: 10) (Power Bonus: 0) Defense: 23 (SP: 20 + SP: 3) Health: 76/76 (base HP: 6 + Level bonus: 43 + Class bonus: 8 + permanent boost: 19*) Gold: 1186 (1 Gold loaned to Lord Lawrence Boomingham [Zepher]) GP: 27 Equipment: Darksteel Crossbow (WP: 10; Blinded-effect), Mythril Shield (SP: 20), Dread Hat (permanent Scary-effect; immune to Defense Reduction, Removal of Positive Effects, Confusion, Blindness, Poison, Fragile, Fire, Earth, and Wind; Headwear), Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; Bodywear), Cobweb Cowl (immune to Sudden Death; Backwear), Medal of Glory (Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; Accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; Handwear) Inventory: Iris Shield (SP: 15; reflects physical Damage back to the attacker regardless of Row or Defense, if the user survives the attack.), Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes), Fishstick (WP: 7; deals double Damage on ships; club) • Large Water Canteen (Carries 6 portions of water; Accessory), Aqua Gear (Adds Water-element to physical attacks, immune to Water, Accessory) • Potions (2), Grand Potions (4), Health Cores (4), Remedies (11), Phoenix Essences (3), Phoenix Incense, Meads (2), Smelling Salts (2), Mulled Wine, Smoke Bombs (5), Water Bombs (5), Lightning Bombs (14), Bones (12), Venom (5), Deadly Venom, Skeleton Decoy, Teleportapple, Adamantite Shards (2/4 Adamantite), Catnip • Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass • Silver Ore (60 Gold) What will the party do?

You open the box; the first thing that draws your attention is a single, slightly-blunt sword. - Training Sword (WP:4, suitable for anyone) Removing it, you notice the bottom of the box is littered with... catnip? - Catnip x5 (Consumable. Causes Confused and Poisoned by 5. Loved by cats). The stone surrounding you moves again, falling apart. The ruins were unstable without the barrier, that much was certain. The ground shakes again; colourful leaves fall from trees. Perhaps the world itself was unstable. Was your presence enough to rouse the Marquis' slumber slightly? Was he beginning to break the spell? What would happen if you were in his dream when it ended? ...Would the party like to move on?

"You don't belong here," echoes a voice, resonating throughout the ruins. The ground shakes slightly, rocks shifting. It's followed by a loud click. The top of the treasure chest beyond the entryway seems to pop open slightly. Perhaps the way was no longer barred?

Em grits his teeth, doing his best to ignore the provocation.