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Red nodded at Kiray, healing Briar and Francis of their wounds as directed. The party then filed out as per Kiray's orders. As Reg lead the way alongside Kiray, he tilted his head towards her, golden teeth glinting. "You know, you run this crew tight. Where'd you train? You Heroica types range from ancient vampires to senile monks and insane elves, seems like a lot of you just pick it up on the job." The cleric Red moved at a slow trot beside Actaeon. "Excellent shooting back there. You seem like a reasonable fellow. I can think of more than one Heroican that would've attacked us on sight - and I've only met five besides your group. Yet still, I wouldn't be breathing if it weren't for one of you. Seems like there's a lot of differing opinions in your organization. I can't say I don't envy that a bit. In the Wolfgang, you're either following orders or you're disobeying them. That's the kind of perspective that caused my daughter to leave, even if she still fights for the cause in her own way." Briar, even more jittery after his beating in the last battle, stuck close to Francis. "Oh god. Oh man. Am I still bleeding? Is this- oh, no, that's the cannibal's. Whew." Briar swallowed. "Sorry about the battle. I- I know, I should've been covering you. It's- I just-" The Wolfgang member fidgets, his eyelid twitching slightly. "I panic, and I still- I'm trying to get clean, really. Reg says- says Ulric doesn't have use for petty thugs anymore. And I'm- I didn't want to be a petty thug anymore, not after-...not after the last time I met heroes. You guys aren't- you're not gonna stab us in the back right?! I remember- I got stabbed in the back once. It's- it really sucked. And I know we're not- I know we're Wolfgang and everything, but you guys seem decent. Right? Right, man?" Lane kept his handcannon at the ready and his salty voice low as he walked with Mizuki. "Are you sure trusting these Wolfgang goons is entirely necessary? Kiray seems to think so, but something tells me she doesn't know what they really are. Every Bonaparte has good reason to be suspicious of them. You were there when they tried to have Nemo and Hestia killed. They're like a plague in Eubric. They can't get anywhere thieving, so they turn to killing. They can't anywhere like that, so they turn 'a new leaf'." Lane spits a mouthful of tobacco on the ground as they walk. "I know we need people to take down this sea monster, but I'm not so sure we should be stooping this low, know what I mean?" The Party Assets The Hydra Captain Lane 'Old Wounds' Sewer Wolves Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk) *Immune to Fire* *Lucky* *Party Leader* Level 10.5 Knight Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 5 Health: 19/19 Gold: 114 Equipment: Fleuret (WP:9, longsword, borrowed from Mizuki), Orcish Shield (SP: 4, double if user is a greenskin, borrowed from Mizuki), Flameproof Armor (SP:1, immune to Fire; bodywear, suitable for anyone), Loaded Die (Gives holder the Lucky-effect, accessory, suitable for anyone, borrowed from Mizuki) Inventory: Sword of the Kin (WP:3), x5 Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Sleep Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Asleep-effect to all opponents when used.), Remedy, Dragon Scale, 2x Nostrum, x3 Fire Bomb, x4 Venom, Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Scutum Shield (SP:3; shield), 3x Inert Blade (WP: 5, greatsword) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *50% More Gold Stolen* *Death Mask* *Ignores Positive Effects* Level 24.33 Assassin Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 34/34 Gold: 72 Equipment: Dual Gladii (WP:12, Darkness and Light elemental, dual-strike), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Death Mask (Increases assassination chances to 1/3 when the target’s health is lowered to 1/3, headwear, suitable for assassin), Fox Tail (user not affected by opponent's positive effects, backwear) Inventory: 20 Venoms, 7 Nostrums, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, 1 Think Jeeax Scales, 1 Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle), Gladiator Trident (WP:11, causes bleeding effect; spear), Tonic, 3 Potions, 1 Weak Potion 1 Fire Bomb, 2 Chicken Drumsticks, 2 Deadly Venoms, Neutralizer, Weak Regeneration Potion, Grand Potion Actaeon Artus (Actaeon) *Hastened* Level 7 Ranger Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 12/12 Gold: 75 Equipment: Sanctified Rito Bow (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; bow), Quickdraw Quiver (Gives wearer the Hastened-effect, backwear, suitable for rangers, borrowed from Mizuki) Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Potion x2, Remedy x2, Bedroll, Scroll of Frailty, Stun Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Stunned-effect to all opponents when used.), Trial Brew, Dragon Scale, Mead, Smelling Salts, Venom x2, Greaves of the Aubergine Dragoon (SP:2, protects from the Bound- and Slowed-effects. Footwear, suitable for anyone.), Inert Blade (WP: 5, greatsword), Soma Francis Barkley (Captain Settle) Level 5 Ranger Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 3 Health: 10/10 Gold: 42 Equipped: Training Bow (WP 4), Tricorne (SP:3) Inventory: 3 Potions, smokebomb, bedroll, mead, longbow (WP 3) venom, Lustrous Cloak (1/6 chance of dodging damage rolls and free hits. Suitable for rogues, artifact, backwear), grand potion, grating stone, Top Hat (WP: 14, 50/50 chance of dealing the stunned-effect, retrievable, borrowed from Mizuki), Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind elemental, retrievable, borrowed from Mizuki), Filleting Knife (WP: 5, deals the bleeding-effect, throwing weapon), Ambrosia Captain Pierce Lane (NPC, controlled by Zakura) Level 10.5 Cannoneer Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 24/26 Gold: 0 Equipped: Hand Mortar (WP: 5, handcannon), Cannoneer's Sashes (The damage output of bombs consumed are added to the weapon power of attacks, suitable for cannoneers, accessory) Inventory: Fire Bomb Reg Goldjaw (NPC, controlled by KingoftheZempk) Level 15.5 Berserker Power Bonus: 8 Defense: 0 Health: 32/32 Gold: 28 Equipped: Giant Scimitar (WP: 5, greatsword), Wolf's Helm (+2 power, doubled for every standing Wolfgang member in the party, suitable for Wolfgang members, headwear) Inventory: Mead Red (NPC, controlled by Actaeon) *Immune to sealed, cursed, and jinxed* Level 9 Cleric Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 3 Health: 18/18 Ether: 8/12 Gold: 14 Equipped: Metal Club (WP: 7, club), Ragged Cloak (SP: 3, immune to sealed, cursed, and jinxed, backwear, suitable for anyone) Inventory: Tonic Briar (NPC, controlled by Captain Settle) *Immune to blinded and sealed* Level 5 Black Knight Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 7 Health: 23/23 Gold: 28 Equipped: Battleaxe (WP: 5, halberd), Pauldrons (SP: 2, suitable for knights), Spiked Shield (SP: 5, immune to blinded and sealed, shield) Inventory: 2 Remedies

"True. Can't trust everybody to view 'better the world' the same way. Just look at what they say about Tarok around here." Miderun shrugged. "Believe it or not, I think I know what you're saying, yes. I guess I was expecting a few more heroes in a placed called Heroica. Looking around, maybe not everyone thinks the same way." "Yeah. That's a fair point. This place couldn't exist a few hundred years ago."

Miderun looked sideways at the human that took up a seat a stool or two away, and snorted under her breath as she sipped her drink. She could practically smell the fact that he was a nord. It was one she remembered well from her departure from Baltarok. But then this was Heroica. If it were anywhere else, she'd be far more suspicious. Of him and some of the other denizens of the hall - small, dark, and clearly not of this land. Or realm. But this was hardly the place to judge such people on appearances alone. She instead looked over to her other side, at Vindsval and Bobby. "I don't know, you guys. Doesn't it seem a little odd that this heroics thing works like any old mercenary group? With the jobs and such? It's not exactly what I expected."

"Keep your loot. You're already paying us for this later."

Atramor kicks the corpse aside and stuffs McCafferey back onto his shoulder before the monk can get any ideas, leading the way up the ladder.

Round Four of Backalley Beatdown >Actaeon vs. Anora - Shield: Tripleshot (12 x 2 = 24 damage to Anora and Ethereal Blades) >Actaeon vs. Anora - Special Damage: Summon Blade (Ethereal Blade D summoned) Mizuki vs. Anora - Lethal Hit Lethal Critical Hit (48 x 2 x 2 - 30 = 162 x 2 = 324 damage, Anora KO'd) Kiray vs. Ethereal Blade C - Miss Critical Hit (28 x 2 = 56 damage, Ethereal Blade C KO'd) Reg vs. Ethereal Blade B - Furious Hit (28 x 2 = 56 damage, Ethereal Blade B KO'd) >Lane vs. Ethereal Blade C D - Critical Hit (20 x 2 = 40 damage) Red heals Lane - Heal Less (8 health restored) Actaeon, Kiray, Reg, and Lane tear through the blades, Anora struggling to replace them at the rate they're being destroyed. Luckily, Mizuki sweeps in, taking her head off with two well-placed slices. The Enemies Ethereal Blade D Level 10 Ethereal Mechanic Health: 32/72 Special: Magistab – Ethereal Blade impales the hero, dealing 15 damage ignoring defense. If the hero has any ether, it is completely drained and restored to Anora. Passive Special: Sword Shield – Each Ethereal Blade gives Anora 10 Defense. Drops: Inert Blade (WP: 5, greatsword) The Party Assets The Hydra Captain Lane 'Old Wounds' Sewer Wolves Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk) *Immune to Fire* *Lucky* *Encouraged* *Party Leader* Level 10 Knight Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 5 Health: 19/19 Gold: 104 Equipment: Fleuret (WP:9, longsword, borrowed from Mizuki), Orcish Shield (SP: 4, double if user is a greenskin, borrowed from Mizuki), Flameproof Armor (SP:1, immune to Fire; bodywear, suitable for anyone), Loaded Die (Gives holder the Lucky-effect, accessory, suitable for anyone, borrowed from Mizuki) Inventory: Sword of the Kin (WP:3), x5 Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Sleep Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Asleep-effect to all opponents when used.), Remedy, Dragon Scale, 2x Nostrum, x3 Fire Bomb, x4 Venom, Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Scutum Shield (SP:3; shield) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *50% More Gold Stolen* *Death Mask* *Ignores Positive Effects* *Lucky* *Encouraged* Level 24 Assassin Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 34/34 Gold: 42 Equipment: Dual Gladii (WP:12, Darkness and Light elemental, dual-strike), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Death Mask (Increases assassination chances to 1/3 when the target’s health is lowered to 1/3, headwear, suitable for assassin), Fox Tail (user not affected by opponent's positive effects, backwear) Inventory: 20 Venoms, 7 Nostrums, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, 1 Think Jeeax Scales, 1 Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle), Gladiator Trident (WP:11, causes bleeding effect; spear), Tonic, 3 Potions, 1 Weak Potion 1 Fire Bomb, 2 Chicken Drumsticks, 2 Deadly Venoms, Neutralizer, Weak Regeneration Potion Actaeon Artus (Actaeon) *Hastened* *Encouraged* Level 6 Ranger Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 11/11 Gold: 50 Equipment: Sanctified Rito Bow (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; bow), Quickdraw Quiver (Gives wearer the Hastened-effect, backwear, suitable for rangers, borrowed from Mizuki) Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Potion x2, Remedy x2, Bedroll, Scroll of Frailty, Stun Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Stunned-effect to all opponents when used.), Trial Brew, Dragon Scale, Mead, Smelling Salts, Venom x2, Greaves of the Aubergine Dragoon (SP:2, protects from the Bound- and Slowed-effects. Footwear, suitable for anyone.) Francis Barkley (Captain Settle) *KO'D* Level 5 Ranger Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 3 Health: 0/10 Gold: 17 Equipped: Training Bow (WP 4), Tricorne (SP:3) Inventory: 3 Potions, smokebomb, bedroll, mead, longbow (WP 3) venom, Lustrous Cloak (1/6 chance of dodging damage rolls and free hits. Suitable for rogues, artifact, backwear), grand potion, grating stone, Top Hat (WP: 14, 50/50 chance of dealing the stunned-effect, retrievable, borrowed from Mizuki), Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind elemental, retrievable, borrowed from Mizuki) Captain Pierce Lane (NPC, controlled by Zakura) *Encouraged* Level 10 Cannoneer Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 24/26 Gold: 0 Equipped: Hand Mortar (WP: 5, handcannon), Cannoneer's Sashes (The damage output of bombs consumed are added to the weapon power of attacks, suitable for cannoneers, accessory) Inventory: Fire Bomb Reg Goldjaw (NPC, controlled by KingoftheZempk) *Encouraged* Level 15 Berserker Power Bonus: 8 Defense: 0 Health: 32/32 Gold: 28 Equipped: Giant Scimitar (WP: 5, greatsword), Wolf's Helm (+2 power, doubled for every standing Wolfgang member in the party, suitable for Wolfgang members, headwear) Inventory: Mead Red (NPC, controlled by Actaeon) *Immune to sealed, cursed, and jinxed* *Encouraged* Level 8 Cleric Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 3 Health: 17/17 Ether: 9/12 Gold: 14 Equipped: Metal Club (WP: 7, club), Ragged Cloak (SP: 3, immune to sealed, cursed, and jinxed, backwear, suitable for anyone) Inventory: Tonic Briar (NPC, controlled by Captain Settle) *Immune to blinded and sealed* *KO'D* Level 5 Black Knight Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 7 Health: 0/23 Gold: 28 Equipped: Battleaxe (WP: 5, halberd), Pauldrons (SP: 2, suitable for knights), Spiked Shield (SP: 5, immune to blinded and sealed, shield) Inventory: 2 Remedies Round Five of Backalley Beatdown >Actaeon vs. Ethereal Blade D - Hit (12 x 2 = 24 damage) >Actaeon vs. Ethereal Blade D - Aim (6 x 2 = 12 damage, Ethereal Blade D KO's) Mizuki vs. Anora - Lethal Hit Lethal Critical Hit (48 x 2 x 2 - 30 = 162 x 2 = 324 damage, Anora KO'd) Kiray vs. Ethereal Blade C - Miss Critical Hit (28 x 2 = 56 damage, Ethereal Blade C KO'd) Reg vs. Ethereal Blade B - Furious Hit (28 x 2 = 56 damage, Ethereal Blade B KO'd) >Lane vs. Ethereal Blade C D - Critical Hit (20 x 2 = 40 damage) Red heals Lane - Heal Less (8 health restored) Actaeon ducks to avoid the blade flying overhead, releasing a pair of arrows to finally finish it off. THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS! Everyone gains experience, except for Francis and Briar. The enemies drop 90 gold, an Ambrosia, the Filleting Knife, a Soma, a Grand Potion, and four Inert Blades. Party leader, how will the loot be divided? 90 Gold Filleting Knife (WP: 5, deals the bleeding-effect, throwing weapon) x4 Inert Blade (WP: 5, greatsword) Grand Potion Soma Ambrosia The Party Assets The Hydra Captain Lane 'Old Wounds' Sewer Wolves Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk) *Immune to Fire* *Lucky* *Party Leader* Level 10.5 Knight Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 5 Health: 19/19 Gold: 104 Equipment: Fleuret (WP:9, longsword, borrowed from Mizuki), Orcish Shield (SP: 4, double if user is a greenskin, borrowed from Mizuki), Flameproof Armor (SP:1, immune to Fire; bodywear, suitable for anyone), Loaded Die (Gives holder the Lucky-effect, accessory, suitable for anyone, borrowed from Mizuki) Inventory: Sword of the Kin (WP:3), x5 Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Sleep Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Asleep-effect to all opponents when used.), Remedy, Dragon Scale, 2x Nostrum, x3 Fire Bomb, x4 Venom, Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Scutum Shield (SP:3; shield) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *50% More Gold Stolen* *Death Mask* *Ignores Positive Effects* Level 24.33 Assassin Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 34/34 Gold: 42 Equipment: Dual Gladii (WP:12, Darkness and Light elemental, dual-strike), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Death Mask (Increases assassination chances to 1/3 when the target’s health is lowered to 1/3, headwear, suitable for assassin), Fox Tail (user not affected by opponent's positive effects, backwear) Inventory: 20 Venoms, 7 Nostrums, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, 1 Think Jeeax Scales, 1 Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle), Gladiator Trident (WP:11, causes bleeding effect; spear), Tonic, 3 Potions, 1 Weak Potion 1 Fire Bomb, 2 Chicken Drumsticks, 2 Deadly Venoms, Neutralizer, Weak Regeneration Potion Actaeon Artus (Actaeon) *Hastened* Level 7 Ranger Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 12/12 Gold: 50 Equipment: Sanctified Rito Bow (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; bow), Quickdraw Quiver (Gives wearer the Hastened-effect, backwear, suitable for rangers, borrowed from Mizuki) Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Potion x2, Remedy x2, Bedroll, Scroll of Frailty, Stun Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Stunned-effect to all opponents when used.), Trial Brew, Dragon Scale, Mead, Smelling Salts, Venom x2, Greaves of the Aubergine Dragoon (SP:2, protects from the Bound- and Slowed-effects. Footwear, suitable for anyone.) Francis Barkley (Captain Settle) Level 5 Ranger Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 3 Health: 1/10 Gold: 17 Equipped: Training Bow (WP 4), Tricorne (SP:3) Inventory: 3 Potions, smokebomb, bedroll, mead, longbow (WP 3) venom, Lustrous Cloak (1/6 chance of dodging damage rolls and free hits. Suitable for rogues, artifact, backwear), grand potion, grating stone, Top Hat (WP: 14, 50/50 chance of dealing the stunned-effect, retrievable, borrowed from Mizuki), Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind elemental, retrievable, borrowed from Mizuki) Captain Pierce Lane (NPC, controlled by Zakura) Level 10.5 Cannoneer Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 24/26 Gold: 0 Equipped: Hand Mortar (WP: 5, handcannon), Cannoneer's Sashes (The damage output of bombs consumed are added to the weapon power of attacks, suitable for cannoneers, accessory) Inventory: Fire Bomb Reg Goldjaw (NPC, controlled by KingoftheZempk) Level 15.5 Berserker Power Bonus: 8 Defense: 0 Health: 32/32 Gold: 28 Equipped: Giant Scimitar (WP: 5, greatsword), Wolf's Helm (+2 power, doubled for every standing Wolfgang member in the party, suitable for Wolfgang members, headwear) Inventory: Mead Red (NPC, controlled by Actaeon) *Immune to sealed, cursed, and jinxed* Level 9 Cleric Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 3 Health: 18/18 Ether: 10/12 Gold: 14 Equipped: Metal Club (WP: 7, club), Ragged Cloak (SP: 3, immune to sealed, cursed, and jinxed, backwear, suitable for anyone) Inventory: Tonic Briar (NPC, controlled by Captain Settle) *Immune to blinded and sealed* Level 5 Black Knight Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 7 Health: 1/23 Gold: 28 Equipped: Battleaxe (WP: 5, halberd), Pauldrons (SP: 2, suitable for knights), Spiked Shield (SP: 5, immune to blinded and sealed, shield) Inventory: 2 Remedies "Nothing like a good bloodletting to keep your senses sharp." Reg wipes his greatsword off on the corpse of Anora, then grabs Briar's collar and drags him to his feet. "Crazy bastards thing they can mug Wolfgangers. Pathetic."

That was my NPC. And actually it was hilarious.

Few of my (eight...ish?) reputation opportunities ever have much to do with the direct family.

I'll assume Briar repeats. Round Three of Backalley Beatdown Briar vs. Corvan - Deflected Damage (No deflect, 26 - 7 = 19 damage, Briar KO'd) Kiray vs. Ethereal Blade C - Special Damage Deflected Damage (Damage deflected) Mizuki vs. Corvan - Special Dodge Shield: Grim Reaper (No assassination, 21 gold stolen) Reg vs. Ethereal Blade B - Shield: War Cry (Everyone encouraged) >Actaeon vs. Anora - Hit (12 x 2 - 20 = 4 damage) >Actaeon vs. Obsidiaric - Hit (12 x 2 - 8 = 16 damage) >Lane bombards Obsidiarc - Shield: Barrage (Fire Bomb, Water Bomb, Dirt Bomb used, 40 fire, 40 water, and 40 earth elemental damage to all enemies, Obsidiaric KO'd) Red heals Lane - No Heal (No effect) Briar bleeding - (5 damage) Briar and Kiray raise their shields, but the former is tackled to the ground and beaten into unconsciousness by Corvan. Actaeon fires a shot each at Anora and Obsidiaric, and Lane punctuates the round by firing three bombs at the enemy party, blasting Obsidiaric and Corvan to pieces and leaving Anora heavily injured. The munitions don't affect the ethereal blades, however. The Enemies Anora the Shrill *Immune to sealed, enamored, and instant kill* Level 13 Dark Humanoid Health: 78/144 Ether: 2/5 Defense: 20 Special I: Summon Blade – Anora summons another Ethereal Blade to battle at the cost of 1 ether. Special II: Shriek – Anora release an ear-splitting shriek, stunning all heroes and petrifying the target. Used when out of ether. Passive Special: Parry – As long as one Ethereal Blade is alive, Anora returns all damage dealt to her. Drops: Soma, Grand Potion Ethereal Blade B Level 10 Ethereal Mechanic Health: 60/72 Special: Magistab – Ethereal Blade impales the hero, dealing 15 damage ignoring defense. If the hero has any ether, it is completely drained and restored to Anora. Passive Special: Sword Shield – Each Ethereal Blade gives Anora 10 Defense. Drops: Inert Blade (WP: 5, greatsword) Ethereal Blade C Level 10 Ethereal Mechanic Health: 60/72 Special: Magistab – Ethereal Blade impales the hero, dealing 15 damage ignoring defense. If the hero has any ether, it is completely drained and restored to Anora. Passive Special: Sword Shield – Each Ethereal Blade gives Anora 10 Defense. Drops: Inert Blade (WP: 5, greatsword) The Party Assets The Hydra Captain Lane 'Old Wounds' Sewer Wolves Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk) *Immune to Fire* *Lucky* *Encouraged* *Party Leader* Level 10 Knight Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 5 Health: 19/19 Gold: 104 Equipment: Fleuret (WP:9, longsword, borrowed from Mizuki), Orcish Shield (SP: 4, double if user is a greenskin, borrowed from Mizuki), Flameproof Armor (SP:1, immune to Fire; bodywear, suitable for anyone), Loaded Die (Gives holder the Lucky-effect, accessory, suitable for anyone, borrowed from Mizuki) Inventory: Sword of the Kin (WP:3), x5 Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Sleep Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Asleep-effect to all opponents when used.), Remedy, Dragon Scale, 2x Nostrum, x3 Fire Bomb, x4 Venom, Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Scutum Shield (SP:3; shield) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *50% More Gold Stolen* *Death Mask* *Ignores Positive Effects* *Lucky* *Encouraged* Level 24 Assassin Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 34/34 Gold: 42 Equipment: Dual Gladii (WP:12, Darkness and Light elemental, dual-strike), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Death Mask (Increases assassination chances to 1/3 when the target’s health is lowered to 1/3, headwear, suitable for assassin), Fox Tail (user not affected by opponent's positive effects, backwear) Inventory: 20 Venoms, 7 Nostrums, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, 1 Think Jeeax Scales, 1 Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle), Gladiator Trident (WP:11, causes bleeding effect; spear), Tonic, 3 Potions, 1 Weak Potion 1 Fire Bomb, 2 Chicken Drumsticks, 2 Deadly Venoms, Neutralizer, Weak Regeneration Potion Actaeon Artus (Actaeon) *Hastened* *Encouraged* Level 6 Ranger Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 11/11 Gold: 50 Equipment: Sanctified Rito Bow (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; bow), Quickdraw Quiver (Gives wearer the Hastened-effect, backwear, suitable for rangers, borrowed from Mizuki) Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Potion x2, Remedy x2, Bedroll, Scroll of Frailty, Stun Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Stunned-effect to all opponents when used.), Trial Brew, Dragon Scale, Mead, Smelling Salts, Venom x2, Greaves of the Aubergine Dragoon (SP:2, protects from the Bound- and Slowed-effects. Footwear, suitable for anyone.) Francis Barkley (Captain Settle) *KO'D* Level 5 Ranger Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 3 Health: 0/10 Gold: 17 Equipped: Training Bow (WP 4), Tricorne (SP:3) Inventory: 3 Potions, smokebomb, bedroll, mead, longbow (WP 3) venom, Lustrous Cloak (1/6 chance of dodging damage rolls and free hits. Suitable for rogues, artifact, backwear), grand potion, grating stone, Top Hat (WP: 14, 50/50 chance of dealing the stunned-effect, retrievable, borrowed from Mizuki), Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind elemental, retrievable, borrowed from Mizuki) Captain Pierce Lane (NPC, controlled by Zakura) *Encouraged* Level 10 Cannoneer Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 14/26 Gold: 0 Equipped: Hand Mortar (WP: 5, handcannon), Cannoneer's Sashes (The damage output of bombs consumed are added to the weapon power of attacks, suitable for cannoneers, accessory) Inventory: Fire Bomb Reg Goldjaw (NPC, controlled by KingoftheZempk) *Encouraged* Level 15 Berserker Power Bonus: 8 Defense: 0 Health: 32/32 Gold: 28 Equipped: Giant Scimitar (WP: 5, greatsword), Wolf's Helm (+2 power, doubled for every standing Wolfgang member in the party, suitable for Wolfgang members, headwear) Inventory: Mead Red (NPC, controlled by Actaeon) *Immune to sealed, cursed, and jinxed* *Encouraged* Level 8 Cleric Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 3 Health: 17/17 Ether: 10/12 Gold: 14 Equipped: Metal Club (WP: 7, club), Ragged Cloak (SP: 3, immune to sealed, cursed, and jinxed, backwear, suitable for anyone) Inventory: Tonic Briar (NPC, controlled by Captain Settle) *Immune to blinded and sealed* *KO'D* Level 5 Black Knight Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 7 Health: 0/23 Gold: 28 Equipped: Battleaxe (WP: 5, halberd), Pauldrons (SP: 2, suitable for knights), Spiked Shield (SP: 5, immune to blinded and sealed, shield) Inventory: 2 Remedies Everyone, please select an action. Party leader, please list a battle order.

Atramor repeats. Same Order

Miderun watched Vindsval and his two companions devouring chicken idly, then chuckled, turning back to the bar and sipping her ale. None of the current quests seemed to catch her eye, so after chatting with Skrall and catching up on the latest rumors with Scheherazade, things seemed quiet despite the new influx of heroes returning from their own quests.

"Monk, you have a broomstick. Use it." Atramor repeats. Same Order

Sorry for the delay, was really out of it for most of the day. I also forgot about Parry - Actaeon should've taken two additional damage last round. Round Two of Backalley Beatdown Briar vs. Corvan - Mortal Hit (26 damage) Kiray vs. Anora - Special Damage Miss (No effect) Mizuki vs. Corvan - Shield Shield: Grim Reaper (Ethereal Blade A assassinated, 21 gold stolen) Reg vs. Ethereal Blade Anora - Special Dodge: Summon Blade (Ethereal Blade B summoned, -1 ether) >Actaeon vs. Anora - Special Damage: Summon Blade (Ethereal Blade C summoned, -1 ether) >Actaeon vs. Anora - Shield: Tripleshot (0 damage to Anora, 12 to Ethereal Blades B and C) >Francis vs. Corvan - Damage (26/2 = 13 damage, Francis KO'd) >Lane bombards Obsidiarc - Damage (14/2 = 7 damage) Red heals Actaeon - Heal More (22 health restored, -1 ether) Briar bleeding - (5 damage) The party has a rougher round. Kiray's can't seem to focus. Mizuki takes down Anora's ethereal blade with a clang, but she summons two more to replace it, Actaeon shooting at them rapidly. Lane gets stabbed in the side by Obsidiaric's spear, and Francis is cut down viciously by Corvan. Briar manages to hack at him, but he's almost bled out entirely. The Enemies Obsidiaric the Gold *Reinforced* *Immune to fragile, weakened, stunned, petrified, and instant kill* Level 14 Humanoid Rock Health: 24/164 Defense: 4 8 Special I: Sentinel – Obsidian halves all damage taken by his party for the duration of the next round. Special II: Rolling Stones – Obsidian hurls 3-18 boulders at the party, each one dealing 5 damage ignoring defense and row divided as equally as possible among the party going down the battle order. Used only when Sentinel is already in effect for next round. Drops: 90 gold, Ambrosia Corvan the Cannibal *Immune to blinded* *Deals the bleeding-effect* Level 26 Humanoid Health: 103/158 Special: Eat Flesh – Corvan the Cannibal lunges and bites a chunk out of the hero, dealing damage equal to his level ignoring row and defense and restoring health to himself equal to twice the damage dealt. Drops: Fileting Knife (WP: 5, deals the bleeding effect, throwing weapon) Anora the Shrill *Immune to sealed, enamored, and instant kill* Level 13 Dark Humanoid Health: 142/144 Ether: 2/5 Defense: 20 Special I: Summon Blade – Anora summons another Ethereal Blade to battle at the cost of 1 ether. Special II: Shriek – Anora release an ear-splitting shriek, stunning all heroes and petrifying the target. Used when out of ether. Passive Special: Parry – As long as one Ethereal Blade is alive, Anora returns all damage dealt to her. Drops: Soma, Grand Potion Ethereal Blade B Level 10 Ethereal Mechanic Health: 60/72 Special: Magistab – Ethereal Blade impales the hero, dealing 15 damage ignoring defense. If the hero has any ether, it is completely drained and restored to Anora. Passive Special: Sword Shield – Each Ethereal Blade gives Anora 10 Defense. Drops: Inert Blade (WP: 5, greatsword) Ethereal Blade C Level 10 Ethereal Mechanic Health: 60/72 Special: Magistab – Ethereal Blade impales the hero, dealing 15 damage ignoring defense. If the hero has any ether, it is completely drained and restored to Anora. Passive Special: Sword Shield – Each Ethereal Blade gives Anora 10 Defense. Drops: Inert Blade (WP: 5, greatsword) The Party Assets The Hydra Captain Lane 'Old Wounds' Sewer Wolves Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk) *Immune to Fire* *Lucky* *Party Leader* Level 10 Knight Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 5 Health: 19/19 Gold: 104 Equipment: Fleuret (WP:9, longsword, borrowed from Mizuki), Orcish Shield (SP: 4, double if user is a greenskin, borrowed from Mizuki), Flameproof Armor (SP:1, immune to Fire; bodywear, suitable for anyone), Loaded Die (Gives holder the Lucky-effect, accessory, suitable for anyone, borrowed from Mizuki) Inventory: Sword of the Kin (WP:3), x5 Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Sleep Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Asleep-effect to all opponents when used.), Remedy, Dragon Scale, 2x Nostrum, x3 Fire Bomb, x4 Venom, Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Scutum Shield (SP:3; shield) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *50% More Gold Stolen* *Death Mask* *Ignores Positive Effects* *Lucky* Level 24 Assassin Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 34/34 Gold: 21 Equipment: Dual Gladii (WP:12, Darkness and Light elemental, dual-strike), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Death Mask (Increases assassination chances to 1/3 when the target’s health is lowered to 1/3, headwear, suitable for assassin), Fox Tail (user not affected by opponent's positive effects, backwear) Inventory: 20 Venoms, 7 Nostrums, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, 1 Think Jeeax Scales, 1 Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle), Gladiator Trident (WP:11, causes bleeding effect; spear), Tonic, 3 Potions, 1 Weak Potion 1 Fire Bomb, 2 Chicken Drumsticks, 2 Deadly Venoms, Neutralizer, Weak Regeneration Potion Actaeon Artus (Actaeon) *Hastened* Level 6 Ranger Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 11/11 Gold: 50 Equipment: Sanctified Rito Bow (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; bow), Quickdraw Quiver (Gives wearer the Hastened-effect, backwear, suitable for rangers, borrowed from Mizuki) Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Potion x2, Remedy x2, Bedroll, Scroll of Frailty, Stun Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Stunned-effect to all opponents when used.), Trial Brew, Dragon Scale, Mead, Smelling Salts, Venom x2, Greaves of the Aubergine Dragoon (SP:2, protects from the Bound- and Slowed-effects. Footwear, suitable for anyone.) Francis Barkley (Captain Settle) *KO'D* Level 5 Ranger Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 3 Health: 0/10 Gold: 17 Equipped: Training Bow (WP 4), Tricorne (SP:3) Inventory: 3 Potions, smokebomb, bedroll, mead, longbow (WP 3) venom, Lustrous Cloak (1/6 chance of dodging damage rolls and free hits. Suitable for rogues, artifact, backwear), grand potion, grating stone, Top Hat (WP: 14, 50/50 chance of dealing the stunned-effect, retrievable, borrowed from Mizuki), Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind elemental, retrievable, borrowed from Mizuki) Captain Pierce Lane (NPC, controlled by Zakura) Level 10 Cannoneer Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 14/26 Gold: 0 Equipped: Hand Mortar (WP: 5, handcannon), Cannoneer's Sashes (The damage output of bombs consumed are added to the weapon power of attacks, suitable for cannoneers, accessory) Inventory: 2 Fire Bombs, Water Bomb, Dirt Bomb Reg Goldjaw (NPC, controlled by KingoftheZempk) Level 15 Berserker Power Bonus: 8 Defense: 0 Health: 32/32 Gold: 28 Equipped: Giant Scimitar (WP: 5, greatsword), Wolf's Helm (+2 power, doubled for every standing Wolfgang member in the party, suitable for Wolfgang members, headwear) Inventory: Mead Red (NPC, controlled by Actaeon) *Immune to sealed, cursed, and jinxed* Level 8 Cleric Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 3 Health: 17/17 Ether: 10/12 Gold: 14 Equipped: Metal Club (WP: 7, club), Ragged Cloak (SP: 3, immune to sealed, cursed, and jinxed, backwear, suitable for anyone) Inventory: Tonic Briar (NPC, controlled by Captain Settle) *Immune to blinded and sealed* *Bleeding* Level 5 Black Knight Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 7 Health: 2/23 Gold: 28 Equipped: Battleaxe (WP: 5, halberd), Pauldrons (SP: 2, suitable for knights), Spiked Shield (SP: 5, immune to blinded and sealed, shield) Inventory: 2 Remedies Everyone, please select an action. Party leader, please list a battle order.

It's evident in a lot of other figs recently, including male ones, thus I think it represents a long coat or jacket. I'd assume it's the same reasoning here, I doubt they're phasing out the use of the slope piece as a dress.

Sorry, I forgot to account for the shuriken. However, the Ethereal Blade is Ethereal and Mechanic, so the shuriken doesn't affect it. So you hit it, but didn't do any damage. Except you're attack Corvan. Nevermind.

Round One of Backalley Beatdown Briar vs. Corvan - Deflected Damage (No deflect, 26 - 7 = 19 damage, Briar bleeding) Kiray vs. Ethereal Blade - Special Damage Critical Hit (28 damage) Mizuki vs. Obsidiaric - Special Dodge Lethal Hit (36 x 2 - 4 x 2 = 136 damage) Reg vs. Ethereal Blade - Furious Hit (28 damage, Reg cannot change targets until Ethereal Blade is defeated) >Actaeon vs. Anora - Shield: Tripleshot (12 - 10 = 2 damage to Anora, 12 to Ethereal Blade, 4 to Obsidiaric) >Actaeon vs. Anora - Damage (13/2 = 7 damage) >Francis vs. Corvan - Critical Hit (29 damage) >Lane vs. Ethereal Blade - Damage (10/2 = 5 damage) Red heals Briar - Heal Less (8 health restored, -1 ether) Briar bleeding - (5 damage) The heroes storm the enemies. Francis provides covering fire as Briar goes after Corvan, but the spineless black knight gets a deep cut from the maniac's giant knife, and stumbles backward to be healed by Reg, bleeding profusely. "OW! OW! OW! OW!" Luckily Francis keeps Corvan pinned down otherwise. Kiray and Reg both charged the Ethereal Blade, their blades bouncing of of it loudly. Mizuki sprints towards Obsidiaric, the rockling unable to fight back as she brings her gladii across his rocky exterior. Acataeon rains arrows all over the enemy party, although the limping Ethereal Blade comes in to deflect most of one away from Anora. The mysterious bat woman responds by sweeping forward and sinking her teeth into the ranger's arm. The blade whirls forward to stab Lane, and Red struggles to keep Briar on his feet. The Enemies Obsidiaric the Gold *Reinforced* *Immune to fragile, weakened, stunned, petrified, and instant kill* Level 14 Humanoid Rock Health: 24/164 Defense: 4 8 Special I: Sentinel – Obsidian halves all damage taken by his party for the duration of the next round. Special II: Rolling Stones – Obsidian hurls 3-18 boulders at the party, each one dealing 5 damage ignoring defense and row divided as equally as possible among the party going down the battle order. Used only when Sentinel is already in effect for next round. Drops: 90 gold, Ambrosia Corvan the Cannibal *Immune to blinded* *Deals the bleeding-effect* Level 26 Humanoid Health: 129/158 Special: Eat Flesh – Corvan the Cannibal lunges and bites a chunk out of the hero, dealing damage equal to his level ignoring row and defense and restoring health to himself equal to twice the damage dealt. Drops: Fileting Knife (WP: 5, deals the bleeding effect, throwing weapon) Anora the Shrill *Immune to sealed, enamored, and instant kill* Level 13 Dark Humanoid Health: 142/144 Ether: 4/5 Defense: 10 Special I: Summon Blade – Anora summons another Ethereal Blade to battle at the cost of 1 ether. Special II: Shriek – Anora release an ear-splitting shriek, stunning all heroes and petrifying the target. Used when out of ether. Passive Special: Parry – As long as one Ethereal Blade is alive, Anora returns all damage dealt to her. Drops: Soma, Grand Potion Ethereal Blade A Level 10 Ethereal Mechanic Health: 4/72 Special: Magistab – Ethereal Blade impales the hero, dealing 15 damage ignoring defense. If the hero has any ether, it is completely drained and restored to Anora. Passive Special: Sword Shield – Each Ethereal Blade gives Anora 10 Defense. Drops: Inert Blade (WP: 5, greatsword) The Party Assets The Hydra Captain Lane 'Old Wounds' Sewer Wolves Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk) *Immune to Fire* *Lucky* *Party Leader* Level 10 Knight Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 5 Health: 19/19 Gold: 104 Equipment: Fleuret (WP:9, longsword, borrowed from Mizuki), Orcish Shield (SP: 4, double if user is a greenskin, borrowed from Mizuki), Flameproof Armor (SP:1, immune to Fire; bodywear, suitable for anyone), Loaded Die (Gives holder the Lucky-effect, accessory, suitable for anyone, borrowed from Mizuki) Inventory: Sword of the Kin (WP:3), x5 Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Sleep Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Asleep-effect to all opponents when used.), Remedy, Dragon Scale, 2x Nostrum, x3 Fire Bomb, x4 Venom, Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Scutum Shield (SP:3; shield) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *50% More Gold Stolen* *Death Mask* *Ignores Positive Effects* *Lucky* Level 24 Assassin Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 34/34 Gold: 0 Equipment: Dual Gladii (WP:12, Darkness and Light elemental, dual-strike), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Death Mask (Increases assassination chances to 1/3 when the target’s health is lowered to 1/3, headwear, suitable for assassin), Fox Tail (user not affected by opponent's positive effects, backwear) Inventory: 20 Venoms, 7 Nostrums, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, 1 Think Jeeax Scales, 1 Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle), Gladiator Trident (WP:11, causes bleeding effect; spear), Tonic, 3 Potions, 1 Weak Potion 1 Fire Bomb, 2 Chicken Drumsticks, 2 Deadly Venoms, Neutralizer, Weak Regeneration Potion Actaeon Artus (Actaeon) *Hastened* Level 6 Ranger Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 4/11 Gold: 50 Equipment: Sanctified Rito Bow (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; bow), Quickdraw Quiver (Gives wearer the Hastened-effect, backwear, suitable for rangers, borrowed from Mizuki) Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Potion x2, Remedy x2, Bedroll, Scroll of Frailty, Stun Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Stunned-effect to all opponents when used.), Trial Brew, Dragon Scale, Mead, Smelling Salts, Venom x2, Greaves of the Aubergine Dragoon (SP:2, protects from the Bound- and Slowed-effects. Footwear, suitable for anyone.) Francis Barkley (Captain Settle) Level 5 Ranger Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 3 Health: 10/10 Gold: 17 Equipped: Training Bow (WP 4), Tricorne (SP:3) Inventory: 3 Potions, smokebomb, bedroll, mead, longbow (WP 3) venom, Lustrous Cloak (1/6 chance of dodging damage rolls and free hits. Suitable for rogues, artifact, backwear), grand potion, grating stone, Top Hat (WP: 14, 50/50 chance of dealing the stunned-effect, retrievable, borrowed from Mizuki), Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind elemental, retrievable, borrowed from Mizuki) Captain Pierce Lane (NPC, controlled by Zakura) Level 10 Cannoneer Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 21/26 Gold: 0 Equipped: Hand Mortar (WP: 5, handcannon), Cannoneer's Sashes (The damage output of bombs consumed are added to the weapon power of attacks, suitable for cannoneers, accessory) Inventory: 2 Fire Bombs, Water Bomb, Dirt Bomb Reg Goldjaw (NPC, controlled by KingoftheZempk) Level 15 Berserker Power Bonus: 8 Defense: 0 Health: 32/32 Gold: 28 Equipped: Giant Scimitar (WP: 5, greatsword), Wolf's Helm (+2 power, doubled for every standing Wolfgang member in the party, suitable for Wolfgang members, headwear) Inventory: Mead Red (NPC, controlled by Actaeon) *Immune to sealed, cursed, and jinxed* Level 8 Cleric Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 3 Health: 17/17 Ether: 11/12 Gold: 14 Equipped: Metal Club (WP: 7, club), Ragged Cloak (SP: 3, immune to sealed, cursed, and jinxed, backwear, suitable for anyone) Inventory: Tonic Briar (NPC, controlled by Captain Settle) *Immune to blinded and sealed* *Bleeding* Level 5 Black Knight Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 7 Health: 7/23 Gold: 28 Equipped: Battleaxe (WP: 5, halberd), Pauldrons (SP: 2, suitable for knights), Spiked Shield (SP: 5, immune to blinded and sealed, shield) Inventory: 2 Remedies Everyone, please select an action. Party leader, please list a battle order.

I think Miderun brought this up in Quest 110. It would make a lot more sense.

"Oof-!!" Atramor stumbled backwards as the berserker swung at him viciously. He forced it back with his shield, gritting his teeth. "Monk, what the hell are you doin'? Quit screwin' around and heal me! Damn it. I'm never questin' without Ellaria again...Namyrra, Dyric keep it up." Atramor repeats his action. Same Order

You don't really need to equip weapons - if you want to use one of them, just point out which one you'd like to use for your turn.

Forgot about Mizuki's Nostrum last update. "Fine then. You asked for this." The Rockling and his gang moved in on the heroes. PREPARE FOR BATTLE! The Enemies Obsidiaric the Gold *Reinforced* *Immune to fragile, weakened, stunned, petrified, and instant kill* Level 14 Humanoid Rock Health: 164/164 Defense: 4 8 Special I: Sentinel – Obsidian halves all damage taken by his party for the duration of the next round. Special II: Rolling Stones – Obsidian hurls 3-18 boulders at the party, each one dealing 5 damage ignoring defense and row divided as equally as possible among the party going down the battle order. Used only when Sentinel is already in effect for next round. Drops: 90 gold, Ambrosia Corvan the Cannibal *Immune to blinded* *Deals the bleeding-effect* Level 26 Humanoid Health: 158/158 Special: Eat Flesh – Corvan the Cannibal lunges and bites a chunk out of the hero, dealing damage equal to his level ignoring row and defense and restoring health to himself equal to twice the damage dealt. Drops: Fileting Knife (WP: 5, deals the bleeding effect, throwing weapon) Anora the Shrill *Immune to sealed, enamored, and instant kill* Level 13 Dark Humanoid Health: 144/144 Ether: 4/5 Defense: 10 Special I: Summon Blade – Anora summons another Ethereal Blade to battle at the cost of 1 ether. Special II: Shriek – Anora release an ear-splitting shriek, stunning all heroes and petrifying the target. Used when out of ether. Passive Special: Parry – As long as one Ethereal Blade is alive, Anora returns all damage dealt to her. Drops: Soma, Grand Potion Ethereal Blade A Level 10 Ethereal Mechanic Health: 72/72 Special: Magistab – Ethereal Blade impales the hero, dealing 15 damage ignoring defense. If the hero has any ether, it is completely drained and restored to Anora. Passive Special: Sword Shield – Each Ethereal Blade gives Anora 10 Defense. Drops: Inert Blade (WP: 5, greatsword) The Party Assets The Hydra Captain Lane 'Old Wounds' Sewer Wolves Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk) *Immune to Fire* *Lucky* *Party Leader* Level 10 Knight Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 5 Health: 19/19 Gold: 104 Equipment: Fleuret (WP:9, longsword, borrowed from Mizuki), Orcish Shield (SP: 4, double if user is a greenskin, borrowed from Mizuki), Flameproof Armor (SP:1, immune to Fire; bodywear, suitable for anyone), Loaded Die (Gives holder the Lucky-effect, accessory, suitable for anyone, borrowed from Mizuki) Inventory: Sword of the Kin (WP:3), x5 Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Sleep Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Asleep-effect to all opponents when used.), Remedy, Dragon Scale, 2x Nostrum, x3 Fire Bomb, x4 Venom, Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Scutum Shield (SP:3; shield) Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *50% More Gold Stolen* *Death Mask* *Ignores Positive Effects* *Lucky* Level 24 Assassin Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 34/34 Gold: 0 Equipment: Dual Gladii (WP:12, Darkness and Light elemental, dual-strike), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Death Mask (Increases assassination chances to 1/3 when the target’s health is lowered to 1/3, headwear, suitable for assassin), Fox Tail (user not affected by opponent's positive effects, backwear) Inventory: 20 Venoms, 7 Nostrums, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, 1 Think Jeeax Scales, 1 Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle), Gladiator Trident (WP:11, causes bleeding effect; spear), Tonic, 3 Potions, 1 Weak Potion 1 Fire Bomb, 2 Chicken Drumsticks, 2 Deadly Venoms, Neutralizer, Weak Regeneration Potion Actaeon Artus (Actaeon) *Hastened* Level 6 Ranger Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 11/11 Gold: 50 Equipment: Sanctified Rito Bow (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; bow), Quickdraw Quiver (Gives wearer the Hastened-effect, backwear, suitable for rangers, borrowed from Mizuki) Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Potion x2, Remedy x2, Bedroll, Scroll of Frailty, Stun Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Stunned-effect to all opponents when used.), Trial Brew, Dragon Scale, Mead, Smelling Salts, Venom x2, Greaves of the Aubergine Dragoon (SP:2, protects from the Bound- and Slowed-effects. Footwear, suitable for anyone.) Francis Barkley (Captain Settle) Level 5 Ranger Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 3 Health: 10/10 Gold: 17 Equipped: Training Bow (WP 4), Tricorne (SP:3) Inventory: 3 Potions, smokebomb, bedroll, mead, longbow (WP 3) venom, Lustrous Cloak (1/6 chance of dodging damage rolls and free hits. Suitable for rogues, artifact, backwear), grand potion, grating stone, Top Hat (WP: 14, 50/50 chance of dealing the stunned-effect, retrievable, borrowed from Mizuki), Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind elemental, retrievable, borrowed from Mizuki) Captain Pierce Lane (NPC, controlled by Zakura) Level 10 Cannoneer Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 0 Health: 26/26 Gold: 0 Equipped: Hand Mortar (WP: 5, handcannon), Cannoneer's Sashes (The damage output of bombs consumed are added to the weapon power of attacks, suitable for cannoneers, accessory) Inventory: 2 Fire Bombs, Water Bomb, Dirt Bomb Reg Goldjaw (NPC, controlled by KingoftheZempk) Level 15 Berserker Power Bonus: 8 Defense: 0 Health: 32/32 Gold: 28 Equipped: Giant Scimitar (WP: 5, greatsword), Wolf's Helm (+2 power, doubled for every standing Wolfgang member in the party, suitable for Wolfgang members, headwear) Inventory: Mead Red (NPC, controlled by Actaeon) *Immune to sealed, cursed, and jinxed* Level 8 Cleric Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 3 Health: 17/17 Ether: 12/12 Gold: 14 Equipped: Metal Club (WP: 7, club), Ragged Cloak (SP: 3, immune to sealed, cursed, and jinxed, backwear, suitable for anyone) Inventory: Tonic Briar (NPC, controlled by Captain Settle) *Immune to blinded and sealed* Level 5 Black Knight Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 7 Health: 23/23 Gold: 28 Equipped: Battleaxe (WP: 5, halberd), Pauldrons (SP: 2, suitable for knights), Spiked Shield (SP: 5, immune to blinded and sealed, shield) Inventory: 2 Remedies Everyone, please select an action. Party leader, please list a battle order.

Normally I'd take credit for that, but there were a lot of explosions in Quest 53 and I hate to admit it but I don't think all of them were my fault. I ought to go reread that quest...

"Believe me, I'm not going to be out bragging that I'm working with you people. Let's get moving." The party left the docks behind and headed towards the Hovels. The alleyways spidering off the docks were dingy and dark, the excess rubbish of the buildings they were set between piling messily on either side. Reg seemed to know them well, as he lead them down several with little sign of uneasiness or anything that suggested he was lost. Down one alley, however, he stopped dead in his tracks as the smell of burning flesh became evident. "Well well, what do we have here?" "What the hell is this crowd of sad fools doing here?" "This is our alley, friend. Obsidiaric the Gold doesn't appreciate mercenaries intruding on his turf." The armored rockling slammed the end of his lance against the ground. "Five hundred coins and we'll let you go." "Are you mugging Reg Goldjaw? You have a hell of a long way to go, you mindless boulder." "Reg I"m sure we can work this out over some tea or something I really don't want to fight anyone." "Nothing to work out. Give us the gold and everything'll be fine." What will the party do?

Unless he was holding the knife, no, it doesn't count.

"Miderun. Don't expect to see many more. The waters around Baltarok are still dangerous and now we've got rebuilding to do on top of having to build up the armies. And that's just it - Baltarok was none of your business, but you heeded the call anyway. That's probably the most kindness my country has seen since...well, ever."

Entirely possible. Atramor's probably defeated the most heroes out of any person or enemy in Heroica history.