Dannylonglegs

"Hm." Sylph grunted in acknowledgement. "Regret, we are worlds apart. Though we may share some traits, that does not make us similar." He stated, standing alone, tattered cape billowing in the wind

Oh, yes, sorry, it's permanent, but retrievable.

The Party quickly makes its way out of the Banking District, and towards the Middle Wharf District. The journey was strangely quiet, but quite long. They walked for roughly two thirds of an hour. Very few people were outdoors. The rain picked up as they neared the Wharf District. Once there, they found the Grand Boardwalk. As described, it was likely the longest boardwalk any of the party members had ever seen, extending several blocks. As the Party looked around for a somewhere that may allow them access underneath it, they found a Lighthouse at one end, with a wooden stair-case leading under the wooden boards. Standing by the staircase, stood a drenched, formally dressed were-raven. His wings were held tightly behind his back, and he looked quite displeased at being in the rain. In his yellow talons, he held a small hand-crossbow. Noticing the party, he called in a harshly voice. "Oi, You lot! This here's private property! None you lot's aloud to be o'er here. Just... just go ahead'n shoo!"

Or Poison + Blessed. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

If I'm right, then Wow. That's not a twist I saw coming! (Wouldn't have gotten it without that hint though. Well Played Endgame, Well played!) ~Insectoid Aristocrat

"Ha ha ha ha ha." Laughed the druid heartily. "I could ask you the same question... But I'll play your game, Regret. Has it been over 3,000 years already? And alone still? How tragic."

"You too." Stated Dice, pleasantly. He exuded calm as the three of them walked towards the Bank. "It figures Marty would take someone like her as his assistant." Whispered the cloaked figure shrewdly as they walked off. "You know, I never pinned him as the assistant-taking kind." replied the grey-haired man. The Party was once again alone, but Karie worried that they wouldn't be alone for long. What would the Party like to do?

By the way, I feel like mentioning this now, but it applies to the entire quest and not just this encounter: If anyone (including 62ers) notices a reference to anything in the names of characters, then you're more than welcome to PM me, but I'd prefer not to have such potentially accurate (or misleading) information discussed out in the open. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

The figure looked relieved and shrugged slightly. "I am Abraham Beyland." Stated the figure, now less annoyed. "Just write me down as 'Accountant.' I'm sure the Cult of Mercutio wouldn't be too pleased to hear that a Church affiliate knows of their meeting-place." "I'm Lawrence Dice, Traveling merchant." stated the laid-back gray-haired man, still somewhat suspicious. "And this is my traveling partner, Yoro." "Pleased to meet you." She said sincerely, but with a certain aristocratic air. Edit: Fixed a name.

"Hmm." Chuckled Sylph in acknowledgement. "I see. My only mistake was assuming that we had bested your true play, and that the ether-harvest was simply a contingency plan. Well played Regret. True to your name, I'm sure that those around you will regret investing so much in you." He stated, bluntly. "But you live. And maybe your overpowered pawns will see the light of day again. But Luosh is free. Its forest is free. You are alone. As you always have been and always will be. You win. Congratulations."

The gray-haired man who seems to be leading the party looked on it surprise. "You're not Marty!" he said, calmly, but surprised. "No, she's not." Snarked the boyish voice. "Look, Lady," the figure started, "I've got something to discuss with Marty, and only Marty...." The cloaked figure paused, thinking for a second. "I'm the Church of Ennoc's chief accountant." the figure stated bluntly. "I need to speak to Marty. I'm on an assignment for Father Caine, the Pastor of the People's Church, and he gave me strict orders only to speak to Marty."

I was hoping you'd forget about it. It makes taking people's word for things a whole lot easier/harder. Remember though, to always ask the right questions. Oh gods! That's a thing? I'm toast! I never inspected the inquisition! ~Insectoid Aristocrat

Oh, no, but it is possible that we'll be fighting their re-animated corpses. But then again, what use would Regret have for an army? ~Insectoid Aristocrat

"What use would he have for an army?" Questioned Sylph. "No, Regret doesn't care for dominion over soldiers. Does he?"

The Party Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) *Party Leader* 22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 5 Power: 9 Health: 10/11 Gold: 10 Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues) Inventory: Potion (4), Mead (2), Remedy (2), Venom, (1) Smoke bomb (2), Lightning bomb (1), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1), Dagger (WP:4) Nessa Anárion (herrJJ) 59 years old female elven Ranger Level 9 Power: 15 (Lvl. 9 + WP: 6) Defense: 1 Health: 14/14 Gold: 1 Equipment: Silver Crossbow (WP 7, usable by Rangers), Leather Armour (SP: 1), Inventory: Potion, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Venom, Croise Bow (WP: 6) Drake Flamerobe 25 year old male human Level 6 Knight Power: 11 Defense: 2 Health: 16/16 Ether: 0/0 Gold: 300 Equipment: Greatsword (WP:5), Shield (SP:2) Helmet Inventory: Torch(WP:3), Potion x3, Phoenix Essence, Tonic, Shovel, Bedroll Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede) 1000 year old Male Vampire Rogue Level 12 1/2 Power: 17 (Level 12+Weapon 5) Health: 18/18 (Rogue Base 7+ Level Bonus 11) Gold: 14 Equipment: Fauxthril Scythe (WP:5), Psuedos Hood Inventory: Potion x2, Venom x2, Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Remedy, Grand Potionx2, Smelling Salts x3, Amethyst, Shuriken (WP:5), Mead, Net (if used in combat, 1/3 chance to bind enemy, 1/3 chance to be useless, 1/3 chance bind self) Amorith Marvelo (Played by legobodgers) Level 12 1/2 Mage Power: 21 (12+8+1) Health: 16/16 Ether: 16/16 Gold: 5 Equipment: Dual staff (WP: 8) damages 2 enemies in one hit Inventory: Fang Dagger (WP: 5), opal (ice), ruby (fire), garnet (earth), diamond (light), amethyst (darkness), 7 potions, 9 tonics, 4 remedies, 1 elixir, 3 nostrums, 3 mead, holy bomb, ice bomb, smoke bomb, shovel, bedroll, 3 bones, jo-no tree seed Karie made sure that the bodies were all nicely tucked away and then went to investigate the voices. She found the gray-haired man they saw earlier, his female companion, and a mysterious individual who's head was wrapped in a long scarf, and who's body was covered in a large, heavy cloak. The gray haired man was talking to the cloaked figure. "Look," Said the gray-haired man. "I fail to see how that has anything to do with this... We're business associates." his voice was mild and calm. He seemed younger than he looked. Too young to have grey hair. "Very well, now are we going to consult Marty now, or not?" queried the figure in a boyish voice. "Wait, I hear something." stated the red-haired woman. "Odd, I didn't hear anything..." started the mysterious figure. "She has sensitive ears." answered the grey-haired man quickly. "Hmm... Let's go see Marty. The sooner we do this the better." stated the figure, with notes of slight frustration. Edit: Oh, and they all have Goatees... Even the Party-Mambers get goatees. And the Corpses. Especially the Corpses.

"Ah, the king of the dead." Spoke Sylph, staring at the Progg. "We meet again... So was that your play? Have us kill the brothers and gain rule over them and their power upon our success?" suggested Sylph, stroking his goatee. "Why else not kill us in the forest when you had the chance?"

Wait, "killing everyone" is evil? 62ers! I just downloaded a Photoshop lookalike, so I should be able to do the Were-Raven den now! ~Insectoid Aristocrat

Watch out for the Guards. Guards are always level 50 when the GM doesn't want you committing mass-murder on innocent peasants. (Even if said peasants have goatees.)

Not if EVERYONE has Goatees!!! ~Insectoid Aristocrat

Yes! Go ahead and thank him though, because as of now, all enemies will have double the health I intended for them to have... And immunity to Magic... And impossible SP... And Murderous Specials... And Goatees... ~Congrats, you broke him.

"I would, but 200's pretty steep, and the cost of ether versus the effect makes it pretty iffy in my book. I'm not saying your price isn't a fair one for the scroll. It's a pretty good deal, but I don't need it or really want it as much as, say, a scroll of weakening. Thanks for the offer, but I'll decline."

Stop all this talk of Amethysts! They're broken. ~Insectoid Aristocrat

Totally fine. I myself'll be busy today and I have the conundrum of making the set for the were-raven mob with neither photo-shop, nor any of my were-raven figs. I'd by lying if I said I expected you to get there while I was still on vacation. I'll leave you with a 'chance' encounter that I did expect instead, and update you on the were-raven mob later today if you're ready, after going to the store and buying a set, I think. The Party Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) *Party Leader* 22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 5 Power: 9 Health: 10/11 Gold: 14 Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues) Inventory: Potion (4), Mead (2), Remedy (2), Venom, (1) Smoke bomb (2), Lightning bomb (1), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1), Dagger (WP:4) Nessa Anárion (herrJJ) 59 years old female elven Ranger Level 9 Power: 15 (Lvl. 9 + WP: 6) Defense: 1 Health: 14/14 Gold: 1 Equipment: Silver Crossbow (WP 7, usable by Rangers), Leather Armour (SP: 1), Inventory: Potion, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Venom, Croise Bow (WP: 6) Drake Flamerobe 25 year old male human Level 6 Knight Power: 11 Defense: 2 Health: 16/16 Ether: 0/0 Gold: 295 Equipment: Greatsword (WP:5), Shield (SP:2) Helmet Inventory: Torch(WP:3), Potion x3, Phoenix Essence, Tonic, Shovel, Bedroll Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede) 1000 year old Male Vampire Rogue Level 12 1/2 Power: 17 (Level 12+Weapon 5) Health: 18/18 (Rogue Base 7+ Level Bonus 11) Gold: 5 Equipment: Fauxthril Scythe (WP:5), Psuedos Hood Inventory: Potion x2, Venom x2, Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Remedy, Grand Potionx2, Smelling Salts x3, Amethyst, Shuriken (WP:5), Mead, Net (if used in combat, 1/3 chance to bind enemy, 1/3 chance to be useless, 1/3 chance bind self) Amorith Marvelo (Played by legobodgers) Level 12 1/2 Mage Power: 21 (12+8+1) Health: 16/16 Ether: 16/16 Gold: 5 Equipment: Dual staff (WP: 8) damages 2 enemies in one hit Inventory: Fang Dagger (WP: 5), opal (ice), ruby (fire), garnet (earth), diamond (light), amethyst (darkness), 7 potions, 9 tonics, 4 remedies, 1 elixir, 3 nostrums, 3 mead, holy bomb, ice bomb, smoke bomb, shovel, bedroll, 3 bones, jo-no tree seed According to this: Amorith- 5 gold, remedy Nessa- 1 coin, Silver Crossbow Karie- 14 coins, Spencer's Rapier? Drake- 40 coins, Potion? Dreyrugr- 5 coins, Potion? There's 10 gold missing. I didn't give Dreyrugr your money because of this. Please distribute the last 10 gold, and we can move on. The Party went around preparing to leave the alley. Dreyrugr hid Marty's blood smeared body (and presumably those of the others as well) and found a net he figured may come of some use to him. The body was of no one he recognized and was picked to the bone, although it reminded him of Crawfee's missing accuser of whom they heard earlier today. The others discussed their next course of action. As they were getting ready to leave, they heard 3 voices near the Bank-side entrance to the Alley, A mild pleasant male one, a clearly female, and somewhat aristocratic one, and a boyish one.

"Well, your hide may be more useful to Johon who can't make complete use of his own, which he could give to Elgar if all parties would be willing."