Dannylonglegs

That's sort of what I meant. If he throws the smoke bomb, the party is out of combat. If they choose to reenter combat without Drake, they'll reenter at the same health, without having time to heal out of combat. But now it seems like he wasn't trying to flee. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

OoC: For now I'll put Drake last in Order for the purposes of Specials. >Karie- Potion (10 HP healed) >Dreyrugr- Potion (10 HP healed) > Nessa- Brigand A 5 (Damage 12/2=6-1=5 Damage) >Amorith-Brigand B 2 (Critical Hit 8*2=16+14=30*2=60-5=55 Dark Damage) >Drake-Bugger Off Karie, too injured to attack, pulled out a potion from her pocket. She gulped the thing down, not minding the nasty flavour. She grunted as she pulled the arrows out, and much of the pain subsided. Dreyrugr too decided it was best to heal himself before continuing his assault on the thugs. He drank a potion from the back row. Nessa, unusually sympathetic, called back to her party members encouraging words, but could not help but get hit in the leg by the mace-wielding thug. Amorith however, had had enough. He concentrated as hard as he could in the screaming rain and clanging battle field and found his dark connection to the amethyst gem. With a war-like cry he released a blast of necrotic magic so powerful it knocked the ranger back five feet and continued to remove the human's power until he could stand no longer. The ranger fell back, trying to get up, providing Drake with the perfect opportunity to stab at the flat-footed rogue... Which Drake did not take. Instead, Drake was looking around looking for the boardwalk. He saw that they were on a street near the shore, lined for the most part with buildings. The stretch of land was thin and only supported one row of buildings on each side of the road. From what Drake could see in the rain, the land ended at a pier, where a large ship was loading cargo. Drake could not make out numbers of people, but he could tell there were several dock workers and guards. A few carts like Che Qi's resided there as well. Round 3 of Honour Before Fortune. Brigand A "Die!!!" Type: Humanoid Level: 12 HP: 49/100 SP: 3 Special: Beatdown: Target takes 24 Damage. Drops: Mace (WP: 7), 20 gold Brigand B "What the Hells was that?!" Type: Humanoid Level: 12 HP: 32/100 SP: 5 Special: Tripleshot (the Target and those before and below the target in the battle order all take 12 damage) Drops: Bow (WP: 4), Ranger’s Quiver, Ranger’s Cowl (+2 SP, usable only by Rangers) Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) *Party Leader* 22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 9 Power: 15 (lvl 9 + WP: 6) Health: 13/15 Gold: 31 Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues) Inventory: Potion (5), Mead (2), Remedy (2), Venom (1), Smoke bomb (1), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1),Dagger (WP:4), Topaz, Fire Bomb (1), Wheelbarrow full of corpses, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether) (usable by ex-Amphibians only), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4) Nessa Anárion (herrJJ) 59 years old female elven Ranger Level 11 1/2 Power: 18 (Lvl. 11 + WP: 7) (20 vs. Werefolk) (21 vs. Aquatic Vermin) (24 vs. Aquatic Vermin Werefolk) Defense: 1 Health: 12/17 Gold: 0 Equipment: Silver Crossbow with Raven-Slayer Bolts and Newty Mag (WP 7 (+3 vs. werefolk (removable)) (+4 vs. Aquatic vermin (removable) (usable by ex-Amphibians only)),Leather Armour (SP: 1), Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Venom x4, Mead x2, Potion x2, Croise Bow (WP: 6) (usable by Rangers), Smelling Salts, Drake Flamerobe 25 year old male human Level 10 Knight Power: 15 Defense: 2 Health: 12/20 Ether: 0/0 Gold: 310 Equipment: Greatsword (WP:5), Shield (SP:2) Helmet Inventory: Torch(WP:3), Potion x2, Phoenix Essence, Tonic, Shovel, Bedroll, Mead, Smoke Bomb, Remedy, Fire Bomb, Bone, Amethyst, Oil of Newtism (+4 to SP vs. Aquatic Vermin (usable by ex-Amphibians only)), Tasteful Newt (Grants Blessed Effect) (Consumable) Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede) 1000 year old Male Vampire Rogue Level 141/2 Power: 18 (Level 14+Weapon 6) Health: 18/20 (Rogue Base 7+ Level Bonus 13) Gold: 95 Equipment: Crow-Claw Dagger (WP: 6, 1/6 chance to stun enemy on successful attack), Psuedos Hood, Gloves of the Undead Assassin (For every enemy the wearer kills, it gains 5 HP, Usable by anyone, Handgear) Inventory: Venom x4, Bedroll, Remedy, Grand Potionx1, Smelling Salts x3, Amethyst, Shuriken (WP:5), Mead, Net (if used in combat, 1/3 chance to slow enemy, 1/3 chance to be useless, 1/3 chance slow self, lasts 3 rounds, retrievable), Nostrum, Potion, Throwing Dagger (WP:3) Fauxthril Scythe (WP:5), The Heads (Quest Item), Bone, Nostrum Amorith Marvelo (Played by legobodgers) Level 141/2 Mage Power: 22 (14+8+1) Health: 11/18 Ether: 7/18 SP: 6 Gold: 5 Equipment: Dual staff (WP: 8) damages 2 enemies in one hit, Crow-Cursed Cloak (SP: 6 Suitable for Mages or Rogues) Inventory: Fang Dagger (WP: 5), opal (ice), ruby (fire), garnet (earth), diamond (light), amethyst (darkness), 5 potions, 9 tonics, 4 remedies, 1 elixir, 3 nostrums, 3 mead, ice bomb, smoke bomb, shovel, bedroll, 4 bones, jo-no tree seed, Scroll of Blindness, Fire Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Newtralizer

Does my ruling on Drake's "Flee" make sense mechanically? ~Insectoid Aristocrat

OoC: Didn't see this coming. While mechanically, I can't let you flee like a rogue would, I'll let you expend a smoke bomb and then let those characters who want to continue fighting immediately return, essentially restarting the combat at your current health and at the enemy's current health. This is rather ignoble for a knight... I think you'll make a pretty good black knight when you get to level 15.

I'll run the round as soon as I get a Battle Order.

Question. If Amorith were to go Mystic Knight or Battle Mage, how would his Dual-Hit Staffs effect Spellspin or Spellblade? Objectively, with his new-found SP and Dual-Hit Staffs, I think one of those two classes would make him pretty powerful. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

"The tome is incomplete." Muttered Sylph, almost-disappointed. He was more disappointed that all of the magick revolved around hate, and emotion that he refused to possess. "But then again, I didn't expect it to be that easy." Sylph chuckled. "You're an interesting conundrum, Regret. I have no doubt that we'll be at this for quite some time. Now, Party Members, is it time we dispel him?"

Wow, crappy luck. >Nessa- Brigand A 4 Aim (Aim: 7-3=4 Damage ) >Dreyrugr- Brigand A 5 Damage (12/2=6 Damage) >Amorith- Brigand A 6 Special Damage (Beat-Down: 24/2=12-6=6 Damage) >Drake- Brigand A 4 Miss >Karie-Brigand B 6 Special Damage (Tripleshot: 12/2=6 Damage to Karie, 4 to Drake) Nessa, battling the wind, could only aim at her foe, dealing only as much damage as the bolt could without full power. Dreyrugr twisted from his quarry to avoid a wallop from his mace, but couldn't escape in time, suffering a heavy blow to his leg. Fueled by his success, the Brigand lifted his mace over his head, bringing it full-force upon Amorith. The Mage, stood back, and lifted his cloak in-front of himself to obscure his form, but it could only do so much, and the mace came down upon his arm, bruising it quite badly. Drake swiped at the mad mace-wielding mugger, but the thug brought his mace up, deflecting his sword. Karie, reeling in pain from the arrow in her arm lunged at the ranger across her, but was caught by another arrow. This one hit her in her side, bringing her health to critical levels. She could not take another arrow. The Archer fired at Drake next, hitting the warrior. "This is what you get for fighting the power, would-be-heroes! This is a mistake you only make once!" Round 3 of Honour Before Fortune. Brigand A "Die!!!" Type: Humanoid Level: 12 HP: 49/100 SP: 3 Special: Beatdown: Target takes 24 Damage. Drops: Mace (WP: 7), 20 gold Brigand B "Some rescuers you are. Take it from me, babe, Heroism doesn't pay!" Type: Humanoid Level: 12 HP: 87/100 SP: 5 Special: Tripleshot (the Target and those before and below the target in the battle order all take 12 damage) Drops: Bow (WP: 4), Ranger’s Quiver, Ranger’s Cowl (+2 SP, usable only by Rangers) Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) *Party Leader* 22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 9 Power: 15 (lvl 9 + WP: 6) Health: 3/15 Gold: 31 Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues) Inventory: Potion (6), Mead (2), Remedy (2), Venom (1), Smoke bomb (1), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1),Dagger (WP:4), Topaz, Fire Bomb (1), Wheelbarrow full of corpses, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether) (usable by ex-Amphibians only), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4) Nessa Anárion (herrJJ) 59 years old female elven Ranger Level 11 1/2 Power: 18 (Lvl. 11 + WP: 7) (20 vs. Werefolk) (21 vs. Aquatic Vermin) (24 vs. Aquatic Vermin Werefolk) Defense: 1 Health: 17/17 Gold: 0 Equipment: Silver Crossbow with Raven-Slayer Bolts and Newty Mag (WP 7 (+3 vs. werefolk (removable)) (+4 vs. Aquatic vermin (removable) (usable by ex-Amphibians only)),Leather Armour (SP: 1), Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Venom x4, Mead x2, Potion x2, Croise Bow (WP: 6) (usable by Rangers), Smelling Salts, Drake Flamerobe 25 year old male human Level 10 Knight Power: 15 Defense: 2 Health: 12/20 Ether: 0/0 Gold: 310 Equipment: Greatsword (WP:5), Shield (SP:2) Helmet Inventory: Torch(WP:3), Potion x2, Phoenix Essence, Tonic, Shovel, Bedroll, Mead, Smoke Bomb, Remedy, Fire Bomb, Bone, Amethyst, Oil of Newtism (+4 to SP vs. Aquatic Vermin (usable by ex-Amphibians only)), Tasteful Newt (Grants Blessed Effect) (Consumable) Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede) 1000 year old Male Vampire Rogue Level 141/2 Power: 18 (Level 14+Weapon 6) Health: 8/20 (Rogue Base 7+ Level Bonus 13) Gold: 95 Equipment: Crow-Claw Dagger (WP: 6, 1/6 chance to stun enemy on successful attack), Psuedos Hood, Gloves of the Undead Assassin (For every enemy the wearer kills, it gains 5 HP, Usable by anyone, Handgear) Inventory: Venom x4, Bedroll, Remedy, Grand Potionx1, Smelling Salts x3, Amethyst, Shuriken (WP:5), Mead, Net (if used in combat, 1/3 chance to slow enemy, 1/3 chance to be useless, 1/3 chance slow self, lasts 3 rounds, retrievable), Nostrum, Potion x2, Throwing Dagger (WP:3) Fauxthril Scythe (WP:5), The Heads (Quest Item), Bone, Nostrum Amorith Marvelo (Played by legobodgers) Level 141/2 Mage Power: 22 (14+8+1) Health: 11/18 Ether: 8/18 SP: 6 Gold: 5 Equipment: Dual staff (WP: 8) damages 2 enemies in one hit, Crow-Cursed Cloak (SP: 6 Suitable for Mages or Rogues) Inventory: Fang Dagger (WP: 5), opal (ice), ruby (fire), garnet (earth), diamond (light), amethyst (darkness), 5 potions, 9 tonics, 4 remedies, 1 elixir, 3 nostrums, 3 mead, ice bomb, smoke bomb, shovel, bedroll, 4 bones, jo-no tree seed, Scroll of Blindness, Fire Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Newtralizer

I think I'll run a round now before I go to bed.

I think I'll let the others speak-up before we send him off. "I'm sure I've heard almost all of it before." Stated Sylph nonchalantly to the ghost. Sylph looked up with unvoiced irritation. He looked at Alex, tired. "Sure." He spoke pleasantly. "You may keep the book once I've finished reading it."

Sylph peered at the words written on the page with interest... Not only could this tome grant great power, it could also probably delineate how to kill the Regret... Sylph flipped to the Magicks section. He already knew of Man's folly.

According to Sandy's Quest, "Family Secrets" (or something), that's how drugs work in this universe. Dangit! Ninja'd ~Insectoid Aristocrat

"Interesting." Stated Sylph plainly. "Very interesting." Sylph skimmed the Foreword first.

"Anyone desire anything in particular?" Queried Sylph, gesturing at the loot. Sylph picked up the book, looking it over. He studied its binding for a moment, then opened it.

Gods, that's tragic. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

>Nessa- Brigand A 1 Shield (Tripleshot: 18*2=36-3*2= 30 Damage to A, 18-5=13 Damage to B) >Dreyrugr- Brigand A 5 Damage (12/2=6 Damage) >Amorith- Brigand A 5 Damage (12/2-6=0 Damage) >Drake- Brigand A 2 Critical Hit (10+10=20-3=17 Damage) >Karie-Brigand B 6 Special Damage (Tripleshot: 12/2=6 Damage to Karie, 4 to Drake) The Party, tired from running, soaked, and frustrated, would not tolerate these senseless murderers. They were heroes, standing up for the weak, likely sacrificing their chance to successfully catch their quarry, Fleur, in time, to protect the life of a mere acquaintance. Nessa stood valiantly, raising her crossbow at the first brigand. "We will finish this! In this world is no place for crime and dishonourable behaviour!" She fired her bolts through his armour and into his flesh. She fired again. She fired again. Dreyrugr, conflicted between the dual objectives, got bashed on the side of the head by the violent mace-wielding Brigand. Fortunately the damage was mitigated by the distance between the brigand and the vampire. It still hurt though. Amorith too was targeted by the rogue, but with a flick of his powerful new cloak, the brigand's mace crashed into the cloth, missing the mage. Drake landed a powerful blow on the mace-wielding Brigand, taking his frustration out on the malicious man. Karie pulled out her thin blade, ready to stab the ranged Brigand in his black heart, but got shot instead, along with Drake. Round 2 of Honour before Fortune Brigand A "Damnit! That settles it!" Type: Humanoid Level: 12 HP: 53/100 SP: 3 Special: Beatdown: Target takes 24 Damage. Drops: Mace (WP: 7), 20 gold Brigand B "We'll have to kill you too, then." Type: Humanoid Level: 12 HP: 87/100 SP: 5 Special: Tripleshot (the Target and those before and below the target in the battle order all take 12 damage) Drops: Bow (WP: 4), Ranger’s Quiver, Ranger’s Cowl (+2 SP, usable only by Rangers) Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) *Party Leader* 22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 9 Power: 15 (lvl 9 + WP: 6) Health: 9/15 Gold: 31 Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues) Inventory: Potion (6), Mead (2), Remedy (2), Venom (1), Smoke bomb (1), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1),Dagger (WP:4), Topaz, Fire Bomb (1), Wheelbarrow full of corpses, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether) (usable by ex-Amphibians only), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4) Nessa Anárion (herrJJ) 59 years old female elven Ranger Level 11 1/2 Power: 18 (Lvl. 11 + WP: 7) (20 vs. Werefolk) (21 vs. Aquatic Vermin) (24 vs. Aquatic Vermin Werefolk) Defense: 1 Health: 17/17 Gold: 0 Equipment: Silver Crossbow with Raven-Slayer Bolts and Newty Mag (WP 7 (+3 vs. werefolk (removable)) (+4 vs. Aquatic vermin (removable) (usable by ex-Amphibians only)),Leather Armour (SP: 1), Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Venom x4, Mead x2, Potion x2, Croise Bow (WP: 6) (usable by Rangers), Smelling Salts, Drake Flamerobe 25 year old male human Level 10 Knight Power: 15 Defense: 2 Health: 16/20 Ether: 0/0 Gold: 310 Equipment: Greatsword (WP:5), Shield (SP:2) Helmet Inventory: Torch(WP:3), Potion x2, Phoenix Essence, Tonic, Shovel, Bedroll, Mead, Smoke Bomb, Remedy, Fire Bomb, Bone, Amethyst, Oil of Newtism (+4 to SP vs. Aquatic Vermin (usable by ex-Amphibians only)), Tasteful Newt (Grants Blessed Effect) (Consumable) Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede) 1000 year old Male Vampire Rogue Level 141/2 Power: 18 (Level 14+Weapon 6) Health: 14/20 (Rogue Base 7+ Level Bonus 13) Gold: 95 Equipment: Crow-Claw Dagger (WP: 6, 1/6 chance to stun enemy on successful attack), Psuedos Hood, Gloves of the Undead Assassin (For every enemy the wearer kills, it gains 5 HP, Usable by anyone, Handgear) Inventory: Venom x4, Bedroll, Remedy, Grand Potionx1, Smelling Salts x3, Amethyst, Shuriken (WP:5), Mead, Net (if used in combat, 1/3 chance to slow enemy, 1/3 chance to be useless, 1/3 chance slow self, lasts 3 rounds, retrievable), Nostrum, Potion x2, Throwing Dagger (WP:3) Fauxthril Scythe (WP:5), The Heads (Quest Item), Bone, Nostrum Amorith Marvelo (Played by legobodgers) Level 141/2 Mage Power: 22 (14+8+1) Health: 17/18 Ether: 8/18 SP: 6 Gold: 5 Equipment: Dual staff (WP: 8) damages 2 enemies in one hit, Crow-Cursed Cloak (SP: 6 Suitable for Mages or Rogues) Inventory: Fang Dagger (WP: 5), opal (ice), ruby (fire), garnet (earth), diamond (light), amethyst (darkness), 5 potions, 9 tonics, 4 remedies, 1 elixir, 3 nostrums, 3 mead, ice bomb, smoke bomb, shovel, bedroll, 4 bones, jo-no tree seed, Scroll of Blindness, Fire Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Newtralizer

Whelp, he dead. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

Sylph stood, stalwart and tree-like in the midst of the storm, the rain dripping from his gauntlet-ed hands like blood. It was impossible to discern his emotions from his stance, but if any had to guess, they'd say he looked like he'd seen his past... or his future... The bow slipped from his hand and onto his back. He pulled out his moon-tipped scepter... It was easier to hold in his numb hands. The dying wind still held his cloak aloft like the wings of a fallen angel. "You were a formidable opponent, Regret... But there is no place for you in this world... You are alone... As you always have been... And now I think it's time you made your exit from this world."

I'm so excited. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

The wind howled, blasting his worn cape. The rain battered Sylph's cold iron helmet. The lightning burst in the atmosphere, illuminating the Town Hall's roof for a flash second. Within the all-concealing helmet, Sylph's eyes burned darkly, his actions this day flashing before the flames. He alone had given the orders to commit genocide on the Proggs. This had been his godly duty.... He did what he must, and he'd continue to do what he must... To achieve his goal. He would not slow down, he would not falter... Until his goal had been reached.... And in order to accomplish his goal... He would need power. "Now, Prometheus... Any last regrets?" demanded Sylph. "It is my duty to eradicate the disease that has infected this world, and you are a black manifestation of Olegaia's ailment. Out, damned spot!" Order: Punii: Mix Jellies Sylph: Tonic Aquos, BR Aquos: Ballad of Bravery, BR Alex: Regret, FR Sylph: Regret, BR Elgar: Regret, BR Galen: Regret, BR Johon: Regret, BR Hal: Rhodus, BR Rome: Eidolon, BR

I am too, I think it'll be fun to watch... I prepared that summary in word... Actually I've prepared allot in word, but for the most part, I just prepare it right before it's needed. Watch Atramor get it. ~Insectoid Aristocrat