Jebediahs

OoC: O_o Nur's eyes remained on Bluehood. He remembered his time with the diadem. Losing any stats for the benefit of others hadn't worked too well for him. He was staring for awhile before he realized his response was required. "Oh is it my turn?" Nur rubbed his eyes with the back of his right hand. "Ah yes, power for all 'rabble' 'rabble' moving speech and whatnot. Sounds like a bunch of equalist nonsense to me. With everyone in power I'd definately be out of business. There is an excess of mages with command over all the elements as it is and I'm only versed in two more like one and a half really ." Nur stepped towards Boomingham and Haldor. "No deal, Bluehood. Especially since that lamp I pinched from you was one-time use only! Let's take 'im in."

Results of Round Four of the Mage Interrogators Battle: Knifk vs. Status Effect - Petrified Thormanil Nihai vs. Akkaba Mage (Human) - Meditate/Extra Critical Hit (12x3+19=55 damage) Thormanil Nihai vs. Akkaba Lead Interrogator - Special Damage/Hit (12+19+1-20=12 damage) >Elgar Gligin vs. Akkaban Paladin (Human) - Aim (10-10=0 damage) >Ad-Hoh vs. Akkaba Mage (Human)Akkaba Zealot (Elf) - Shield: Summon Spirit Ad-Hoh's Spirit of Darkness vs. Akkaba Zealot (Elf) - Spirit Attack (13x2=26 darkness damage) >Arasmyth RuGard vs. Akkaba Zealot (Elf)Akkaba Lead Interrogator - Hit (5+12-20~0 damage) Akkaban Interrogator vs. Knifk - Free Hit (23-9=14 damage) Knifk remains covered in stone, motionless. His conscious mind still active from within the earthen prison, he hopes desperately for his companions to come to his aid. Unfortunately for him they are heavily preoccupied with their enemy targets. Knowing she is unable to cause him any physical harm, Thormanil charges the enemy mage. So engrossed by her gentlemanly wizards' duel she stood frozen as the unexpected assault took her from the fight. Thormanil next went after the Lead Interrogator but her armor prevented him from dealing the full damage. Elgar again took time to line up a headshot but it pinged harmlessly off the paladin's thick helm. Ad-Hoh's target was defeated so he took the opportunity to bring forth his shadowy spirit once more. The strength of the spirit's attack was reduced due to its master's clouded mind but it was enough to finish the zealot. Arasmyth cast another wind spell but it was not strong enough to do any harm. Witnessing as much of the scene as he could see from his position, the knight knew his friends were too busy to throw him a heal or a remedy. He let loose a mental sigh accepting his fate as the apprentice interrogator stalked toward him and more magical ants began to crawl. Arasmyth succumbed to the Mark's effects losing half his life. With two enemies down, the numbers are definitely in the Party's favor. Unfortunately they are left with three heavily armored opponents. If by a miracle they should survive, some of our heroes might want to visit a weaponsmithy. "Yeah well, I'm done. S'time to go home. Maybe I'll get'cha next time pet mage." Enemies: Akkaba Lead Interrogator - "Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of my life." Type Humanoid Level: 26 (+10 damage vs mages) Health: 193/230 SP: 20 Ether: 15/20 Special I: Nullify Magic - Enemy is immune to elemental based weapons and attacks for the next two rounds at the cost of 1 ether. Special II: Pontificate - Converts party member to their way of thinking. Player is hexed for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Special III: Scaphism - Player is petrified at the cost of 5 ether. At the end of each round, an ant will bite the player for 1 damage. The battle round number correlates to the number of ants afflicting the player. Ex. At the end of round four, the player will be bitten by four ants. Torture continues until effect is remedied or battle is over. Ignores SP & row position. Drops: 20 gold QM Note: Specials determined by die roll. Akkaban Interrogator - "Now you must face the interrogators, mages!" Type Humanoid Level: 23 (+5 damage vs mages) Health: 159/190 SP: 10 Ether: 20 Special I: Sadism - The enemies take pleasure in watching the interrogators work. Enemy casts the encouraged effect on a random ally, doubling its level for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Special II: Pontificate - Converts party member to their way of thinking. Player is hexed for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Special III: Demoralize - The target falls into despair. Player is weakened and fragile for the next three rounds, until remedied or the battle is over at the cost of 10 ether to the Akkaban Interrogator. Drops: 20 gold, Fractured Spectacles QM Note: Specials determined by die roll. Akkaban Paladin (Human) *Immunities: Darkness, Scroll Spells* - "Bleh, I've still got patrol duty after this." Type Humanoid Level: 15 Shield Power: 10 Health: 158/210 Ether: 13/13 Special I: Lay on Hands - Heals comrade with lowest health for 20 health at the cost of 1 ether. Special II: Righteous Smite - A powerful beam of energy strikes a target for 15 damage at the cost of 5 ether. Target and the players before and after him in party order of actions are blinded the next round. Special III: Brief Moment of Silence - Seals target for one round and regains 2 ether. Drops: 100 gold QM Note: Akkaba Paladins’ fervor causes them to be immune to spell scrolls and darkness spells. CAUTION!: Akkaba Paladins are subject to minor artificial intelligence. On odd rounds the QM will select the special that screws the party the most. Otherwise specials alternate in order from last special used in an even round. The Party: Arasmyth RuGard (played by Kadabra) *Party Leader* Level 12 Mage Power: 17 Shield Power: 3 Health: 8/16 Ether: 11/16 Gold: 90 Inventory: Sapphire Staff (WP:5, Wind elemental), Robe of the Elven Warlock (SP:3), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Sapphire, Topaz, Aquamarine, Potions (2), Grand Tonic (2), Smoke Bomb, Water Bomb, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap Ad-Hoh (played by ADHO15) *Resistant to Magic* Level 1513½ Evoker *Mind Numbed* Power: 2018 Shield Power: 0 Health: 15/22 Ether: 16/20 Gold: 580 Inventory: Rhabdomance Staff (WP:5), Robe of Spell Resistance(Damage from magic based & elemental attacks and specials is halved), Bedroll, Shovel, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Banana, 2 Ether Cores, Potion (x3), Rum (x2), Remedy, Tonic (x3), Emerald (Wood), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind) Borrowed from Elgar, Trickster's Mask of the Elf Elgar Gligin (played by Jedi master Brick) Level 13½ Ranger Power: 23 Shield Power: 0 Health: 18/18 Gold: 152 (owes 50 gold to Haldor (Scorpiox) ) Inventory: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:10 Lightning elemental),Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald,Sapphire Loaned to Ah-Hoh,Venom, Spade,Fire Bomb,Pickaxe,Remedy,4 Potions,Phoenix Essence, Trickster's Mask of the Elf Knifk (played by Bioniclover) *Counter Striking* Level 15½ Black Knight *Knocked Out* Power: 25 Shield Power: 9 Health: 0/33 Gold: 91 Inventory: Tfel (WP: 10 Longsword, Earth-elemental), Aegis (SP: 9 Shield), Counter Strike Gloves (Counter Striking - Immediately attack target in an amount equal to Power after receiving a free hit from target),Remedy, Floral Bomb, Wind Bomb,Bedroll, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Dwarf Thormanil Nihai (played by swils) *Immunity: Darkness*, *Second-In-Command* Level 19 Shaman *Hastened*, *Lucky* Power: 32 (+1) Shield Power: 3 Health: 35/35 Ether: 12/19 Gold: 57 Inventory: Wyvern's Tailblade (WP: 12), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null Darkness), Thundering Totem (WP:7, lightning), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Potion, Grand Tonic x2, Mead, Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Deadly Venom x2, Floral Bomb, Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap, Trickster's Mask of the Weredog Spirit of Darkness (controlled by Ad-Hoh) Type: Darkness Power: 13 Party Leader, choose the order of actions. If not done so in a timely manner, the Second-In-Command will make the decision. Knifk (if alive), state if you want to sacrifice any additional health for your attacks (my apologies, I forgot about this ability). Second-In-Command, just go ahead and post Knifk and Arasmyth's actions. They'll come back when they come back. All of you, choose your targets and the Row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, heal, or cast a magic spell, or if you want to use an item instead of attacking. Check your stats as my eyes are blurry right now. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone has acted.

Nur silently passes back the Frozen Saber.

En Sabah Nur folded his arms and turned towards his party. He made no attempt to lower the volume of his voice. "Hmph, he probably wants us to consider it an accident to cover up his own mistakes. How competent can he be? We did find him in the belly of his rug." Nur's eyes narrowed as he turned to face Bluehood. "Unless playing the fool is an elaborate ruse to cover for your evil machinations." The earth mage was clearly grasping at straws but he didn't care. His deduction skills weren't the best but he was beginning to feel agitated. Like his companions he could feel sabotage at work but didn't know who was mastermind. He wanted to be done with this quest as it continually reminded him that he was no detective.

OoC: Knifk's counter-strike ability will not activate. The petrified effect nullifies the magic of his gloves. I consulted with the item's creator before posting the battle results and he agreed the status effect prevents ALL actions by the target. Meanwhile, outside the city by the sewer entrance, it seems a certain paladin has forgotten something... "'Kabba curse it all! I cannae believe I left my work boots on. I can't show up to the wedding wearing these heavy things!" The paladin strode passed the mound of fresh dirt towards the main gate of Nahrees. It's a good thing the Party buried the body of that boy they killed or the dwarf might have put the city on high alert!

"Still spouting that Ennoc nonsense again, Ranger? Ennoc is for those dead and gone. His time has passed. You should follow Akkaba. He wouldn't let his children's city fall to greenskins!" The paladin chuckled. "Akkaba is faithful to his disciples. His vision will purge this world of the unclean races. That is the true way of restoring order to our world." He lowered his shield and pointed his mace at Elgar. "Repent and relinquish your sinful thinking. Bow down and let the True Light enter your soul." OoC: I'll generally wait for three out of five (swils, JMB and ADHO) to post before moving on. Come back when you can! The mage speaks with a hypnotizing tone. "Now what lesson is Akkaba teaching us with this tale?" Results of Round Three of the Mage Interrogators Battle: Knifk vs. Akkaba Lead Interrogator - Special Damage: Scaphism, (Special Dodge=No) Thormanil Nihai vs. Akkaba Mage (Human) - Shield: Blood Ritual/Hit (25+12=37 damage Mage , 37 health Arasmyth ) >Ad-Hoh vs. Akkaba Mage (Human) - Shield: Summon Burst (13x2-20=6 damage Lead , 13x2-10=16 damage Interrogator , 13x2-10=16 damage Paladin , 13x2=26 damage Mage , 13x2=26 damage Zealot ) Thormanil Nihai vs. Akkaba Mage (Human) - Special Damage/Special Damage: Pontificate, (Special Guard=Yes) >Elgar Gligin vs. Akkaban Paladin (Human) - Critical Hit (10x2+13-10=23 damage) >Arasmyth RuGard vs. Akkaba Zealot (Elf) - Hit (5+12=17 wind damage), (MoA=Yes) Akkaban Interrogator vs. Knifk - Free Hit (23-9=14 damage) The devilish interrogater unleashes her newly developed spell. A heavy layer of stone begins to form over Knifk's boots, halting his movement. Thormanil again carries out his blood ritual to transfer health from the enemy mage to Arasmyth. Before his pet can attack, Ad-Hoh commands it to explode causing slightly reduced darkness damage to all enemies thanks to his mind being numbed. The Akkaba Mage begins to preach lessons from Akkaba but no one is listening. Knifk is fully engulfed in stone as Elgar's arrow finds it way passed the paladin's armor causing a critical hit. Arasmyth blows the zealot into a pillar but is once again struck by the Mark. Three magical ants crawl between the stone and Knifk's skin, biting him. The black knight is helpless as the second interrogator lurks toward his prey. "I take it you weren't enticed by one of Akkaba's anectdotes? Oh well, the battle continues!" Enemies: Akkaba Lead Interrogator - "Who is next to suffer my abilities?" Type Humanoid Level: 26 (+10 damage vs mages) Health: 205/230 SP: 20 Ether: 15/20 Special I: Nullify Magic - Enemy is immune to elemental based weapons and attacks for the next two rounds at the cost of 1 ether. Special II: Pontificate - Converts party member to their way of thinking. Player is hexed for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Special III: Scaphism - Player is petrified at the cost of 5 ether. At the end of each round, an ant will bite the player for 1 damage. The battle round number correlates to the number of ants afflicting the player. Ex. At the end of round four, the player will be bitten by four ants. Torture continues until effect is remedied or battle is over. Ignores SP & row position. Drops: 20 gold QM Note: Specials determined by die roll. Akkaban Interrogator - "Well done, Mistress." Type Humanoid Level: 23 (+5 damage vs mages) Health: 159/190 SP: 10 Ether: 20 Special I: Sadism - The enemies take pleasure in watching the interrogators work. Enemy casts the encouraged effect on a random ally, doubling its level for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Special II: Pontificate - Converts party member to their way of thinking. Player is hexed for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Special III: Demoralize - The target falls into despair. Player is weakened and fragile for the next three rounds, until remedied or the battle is over at the cost of 10 ether to the Akkaban Interrogator. Drops: 20 gold, Fractured Spectacles QM Note: Specials determined by die roll. Akkaban Paladin (Human) *Immunities: Darkness, Scroll Spells* - "These arrows are beginning to annoy me." Type Humanoid Level: 15 Shield Power: 10 Health: 158/210 Ether: 13/13 Special I: Lay on Hands - Heals comrade with lowest health for 20 health at the cost of 1 ether. Special II: Righteous Smite - A powerful beam of energy strikes a target for 15 damage at the cost of 5 ether. Target and the players before and after him in party order of actions are blinded the next round. Special III: Brief Moment of Silence - Seals target for one round and regains 2 ether. Drops: 100 gold QM Note: Akkaba Paladins’ fervor causes them to be immune to spell scrolls and darkness spells. CAUTION!: Akkaba Paladins are subject to minor artificial intelligence. On odd rounds the QM will select the special that screws the party the most. Otherwise specials alternate in order from last special used in an even round. Akkaba Mage (Human) - "I'm much more persuasive at the beginning of a shift." Type Humanoid Level: 25 Shield Power: 0 Health: 54/200 Ether: 50/60 Special I: Shadow Bolt - Blasts target for 25 darkness damage at the cost of 1 ether. Special II: Righteous Smite - A powerful beam of energy strikes a target for 25 damage at the cost of 5 ether. Target and the players before and after him in party order of actions are blinded the next round. Special III: All Shall Fall - The next special used applies its damage and effects to entire party at the cost of 10 ether. If Mirror Images is used next it will function as normal. Special IV: Mirror Images - The mage produces 3 illusionary copies of herself at the cost of 20 ether. Each is identical to the original in terms of displayed stats but any successful hit will destroy the copy instantly. Special V: Pontificate - Converts party member to their way of thinking. Player is hexed for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Hexed player will deal a free hit to the party at the beginning of the next round. Special VI: Mind Numb - Clouds the mind. Temporarily lowers player’s level by 2 at the cost of 5 ether. Level returns to normal if remedied or the battle is over. Drops: 30 gold, Remedy QM Note: Versus the Akkaba mage, die rolls of 5-6 will activate her special. Specials determined by separate die roll. Akkaba Zealot (Elf) *Touched by Akkaba* - "AKKABA IS THE ONLY LIGHT ONE NEEDS!" Type Humanoid Level: 30 Health: 10/150 SP: 0 Ether: 10 Special I: Insane Fervor - Cuts himself multiple times to show Akkaba he’d do anything for his blessing. Enemy is encouraged for the next round at the cost of 10 health and 1 ether. Special II: Pontificate - Converts party member to their way of thinking. Player is hexed for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Special III: Survival of the Fittest - The zealot seeks to eliminate the competition for Akkaba’s favor. Attacks a random comrade for 15 damage at no ether loss. As Akkaba was betrayed himself, he looks poorly upon such an action so drains half of the zealot’s remaining health. Drops: 30 gold, Potion QM Note: Zealots are ‘touched’ by Akkaba. Each strike against them has a 50/50 chance to apply the Mark of Akkaba to a player. The Mark of Akkaba reduces player's health by half at the end of the next round unless remedied. Specials determined by die roll. The Party: Arasmyth RuGard (played by Kadabra) *Party Leader* Level 12 Mage *Marked by Akkaba* Power: 17 Shield Power: 3 Health: 16/16 Ether: 12/16 Gold: 90 Inventory: Sapphire Staff (WP:5, Wind elemental), Robe of the Elven Warlock (SP:3), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Sapphire, Topaz, Aquamarine, Potions (2), Grand Tonic (2), Smoke Bomb, Water Bomb, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap Ad-Hoh (played by ADHO15) *Resistant to Magic* Level 1513½ Evoker *Mind Numbed* Power: 2018 Shield Power: 0 Health: 15/22 Ether: 16/20 Gold: 580 Inventory: Rhabdomance Staff (WP:5), Robe of Spell Resistance(Damage from magic based & elemental attacks and specials is halved), Bedroll, Shovel, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Banana, 2 Ether Cores, Potion (x3), Rum (x2), Remedy, Tonic (x3), Emerald (Wood), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind) Borrowed from Elgar, Trickster's Mask of the Elf Elgar Gligin (played by Jedi master Brick) Level 13½ Ranger Power: 23 Shield Power: 0 Health: 18/18 Gold: 152 (owes 50 gold to Haldor (Scorpiox) ) Inventory: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:10 Lightning elemental),Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald,Sapphire Loaned to Ah-Hoh,Venom, Spade,Fire Bomb,Pickaxe,Remedy,4 Potions,Phoenix Essence, Trickster's Mask of the Elf Knifk (played by Bioniclover) *Counter Striking* Level 15½ Black Knight *Petrified* Power: 25 Shield Power: 9 Health: 1/33 Gold: 91 Inventory: Tfel (WP: 10 Longsword, Earth-elemental), Aegis (SP: 9 Shield), Counter Strike Gloves (Counter Striking - Immediately attack target in an amount equal to Power after receiving a free hit from target),Remedy, Floral Bomb, Wind Bomb,Bedroll, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Dwarf Thormanil Nihai (played by swils) *Immunity: Darkness*, *Second-In-Command* Level 19 Shaman *Hastened*, *Lucky* Power: 32 (+1) Shield Power: 3 Health: 35/35 Ether: 12/19 Gold: 57 Inventory: Wyvern's Tailblade (WP: 12), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null Darkness), Thundering Totem (WP:7, lightning), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Potion, Grand Tonic x2, Mead, Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Deadly Venom x2, Floral Bomb, Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap, Trickster's Mask of the Weredog Party Leader, choose the order of actions. If not done so in a timely manner, the Second-In-Command will make the decision. Knifk, state if you want to sacrifice any additional health for your attacks (my apologies, I forgot about this ability). Second-In-Command, just go ahead and post Knifk and Arasmyth's actions. They'll come back when they come back. All of you, choose your targets and the Row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, heal, or cast a magic spell, or if you want to use an item instead of attacking. Check your stats or don't if you're too lazy. You're doing fine so far. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone has acted.

ADHO15 – Dmitri Petrov 1 sok117 - Candi - 2

Catanas - Speedcat - 1 sok117 - NightHawk - 2

My Points Allocation: sok117 - 1 point natelite - 1 point George G. - 1 point

Nur frowned and offered a slight snarl with his retort. "Yeah, I suppose I'm done here as well."

OoC: Thank you for your patience and keep handling the brothers' actions as you have been. I do not know where they are. Results of Round Two of the Mage Interrogators Battle: Knifk vs. Akkaba Zealot (Elf) - Mortal Hit (10+15=25 damage), (MoA=Yes) >Ad-Hoh vs. Akkaba Mage (Human) - Special Damage: Mind Numb Ad-Hoh's Spirit of Darkness vs. Akkaba Mage (Human) - Spirit Attack (15x2=30 darkness damage) >Arasmyth RuGard vs. Akkaba Zealot (Elf) - Hit (5+12=17 wind damage), (MoA=No) >Elgar Gligin vs. Akkaba Paladin (Human) - Aim (10-10=0 damage) >Thormanil Nihai uses Item - Potion >Thormanil Nihai heals Arasmyth RuGard - Heal Less: Arasmyth /Shield:Blood Ritual (26+13-20=19 damage Lead Interrogator & 26 health Elgar ) Akkaban Interrogator vs. Knifk - Free Hit (23-9=14 damage) Knifk counter-strikes Akkaban Interrogator - Free Hit (25-10=15 damage) Lost in a trance, Knifk successfully strikes the zealot. Maybe he was tortured at some point in his life and the interrogators triggered a memory? Anyway, the hit against the zealot applies the Mark of Akkaba on the black knight. Fearing Ad-Hoh's painful spells, the Akkaba Mage lessens his damage output by clouding his mind. Unfortunately, while making the necessary hand gestures for the spell she failed to notice the shadowy spirit materialize behind her. Elgar takes time to line up a headshot but his arrow deflects harmlessly of the back of his target's head. Thormanil chugs a potion and prepares to throw Arasmyth a heal. The blue robed mage moves out of range so Thormanil begins his barbarian ritual. Life energy is drained from the Lead Interrogator but her strong will (SP) lessens the health stolen from her. Elgar (character with lowest health) unknowingly steps in the path of the healing energies and is restored to full health. Poor Arasmyth succumbs to the effects of his Mark and loses half of his remaining life while the strain of keeping the spirit active in this plane causes Ad-Hoh to lose an ether. Knifk exchanges blows with the interrogator apprentice as the Akkaban Vla'dek Symbol appears on the back of his neck. "The battle continues and so does my suffering!" -_- Enemies: Akkaba Lead Interrogator - "What...kind of spell was that? Type Humanoid Level: 26 (+10 damage vs mages) Health: 211/230 SP: 20 Ether: 20 Special I: Nullify Magic - Enemy is immune to elemental based weapons and attacks for the next two rounds at the cost of 1 ether. Special II: Pontificate - Converts party member to their way of thinking. Player is hexed for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Special III: Scaphism - Player is petrified at the cost of 5 ether. At the end of each round, an ant will bite the player for 1 damage. The battle round number correlates to the number of ants afflicting the player. Ex. At the end of round four, the player will be bitten by four ants. Torture continues until effect is remedied or battle is over. Ignores SP & row position. Drops: 20 gold QM Note: Specials determined by die roll. Akkaban Interrogator - "Face me, mages!" Type Humanoid Level: 23 (+5 damage vs mages) Health: 175/190 SP: 10 Ether: 20 Special I: Sadism - The enemies take pleasure in watching the interrogators work. Enemy casts the encouraged effect on a random ally, doubling its level for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Special II: Pontificate - Converts party member to their way of thinking. Player is hexed for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Special III: Demoralize - The target falls into despair. Player is weakened and fragile for the next three rounds, until remedied or the battle is over at the cost of 10 ether to the Akkaban Interrogator. Drops: 20 gold, Fractured Spectacles QM Note: Specials determined by die roll. Akkaban Paladin (Human) *Immunities: Darkness, Scroll Spells* - He grins behind his helm. "That it?" Type Humanoid Level: 15 Shield Power: 10 Health: 197/210 Ether: 13/13 Special I: Lay on Hands - Heals comrade with lowest health for 20 health at the cost of 1 ether. Special II: Righteous Smite - A powerful beam of energy strikes a target for 15 damage at the cost of 5 ether. Target and the players before and after him in party order of actions are blinded the next round. Special III: Brief Moment of Silence - Seals target for one round and regains 2 ether. Drops: 100 gold QM Note: Akkaba Paladins’ fervor causes them to be immune to spell scrolls and darkness spells. CAUTION!: Akkaba Paladins are subject to minor artificial intelligence. On odd rounds the QM will select the special that screws the party the most. Otherwise specials alternate in order from last special used in an even round. Akkaba Mage (Human) - "Damn cheater." Type Humanoid Level: 25 Shield Power: 0 Health: 117/200 Ether: 55/60 Special I: Shadow Bolt - Blasts target for 25 darkness damage at the cost of 1 ether. Special II: Righteous Smite - A powerful beam of energy strikes a target for 25 damage at the cost of 5 ether. Target and the players before and after him in party order of actions are blinded the next round. Special III: All Shall Fall - The next special used applies its damage and effects to entire party at the cost of 10 ether. If Mirror Images is used next it will function as normal. Special IV: Mirror Images - The mage produces 3 illusionary copies of herself at the cost of 20 ether. Each is identical to the original in terms of displayed stats but any successful hit will destroy the copy instantly. Special V: Pontificate - Converts party member to their way of thinking. Player is hexed for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Hexed player will deal a free hit to the party at the beginning of the next round. Special VI: Mind Numb - Clouds the mind. Temporarily lowers player’s level by 2 at the cost of 5 ether. Level returns to normal if remedied or the battle is over. Drops: 30 gold, Remedy QM Note: Versus the Akkaba mage, die rolls of 5-6 will activate her special. Specials determined by separate die roll. Akkaba Zealot (Elf) *Touched by Akkaba* - "Do not forsake me! Give me the power to defeat them!" Type Humanoid Level: 30 Health: 53/150 SP: 0 Ether: 10 Special I: Insane Fervor - Cuts himself multiple times to show Akkaba he’d do anything for his blessing. Enemy is encouraged for the next round at the cost of 10 health and 1 ether. Special II: Pontificate - Converts party member to their way of thinking. Player is hexed for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Special III: Survival of the Fittest - The zealot seeks to eliminate the competition for Akkaba’s favor. Attacks a random comrade for 15 damage at no ether loss. As Akkaba was betrayed himself, he looks poorly upon such an action so drains half of the zealot’s remaining health. Drops: 30 gold, Potion QM Note: Zealots are ‘touched’ by Akkaba. Each strike against them has a 50/50 chance to apply the Mark of Akkaba to a player. The Mark of Akkaba reduces player's health by half at the end of the next round unless remedied. Specials determined by die roll. The Party: Arasmyth RuGard (played by Kadabra) *Party Leader* Level 12 Mage Power: 17 Shield Power: 3 Health: 8/16 Ether: 13/16 Gold: 90 Inventory: Sapphire Staff (WP:5, Wind elemental), Robe of the Elven Warlock (SP:3), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Sapphire, Topaz, Aquamarine, Potions (2), Grand Tonic (2), Smoke Bomb, Water Bomb, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap Ad-Hoh (played by ADHO15) *Resistant to Magic* Level 1513½ Evoker *Mind Numbed* Power: 2018 Shield Power: 0 Health: 15/22 Ether: 16/20 Gold: 580 Inventory: Rhabdomance Staff (WP:5), Robe of Spell Resistance(Damage from magic based & elemental attacks and specials is halved), Bedroll, Shovel, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Banana, 2 Ether Cores, Potion (x3), Rum (x2), Remedy, Tonic (x3), Emerald (Wood), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind) Borrowed from Elgar, Trickster's Mask of the Elf Elgar Gligin (played by Jedi master Brick) Level 13½ Ranger Power: 23 Shield Power: 0 Health: 18/18 Gold: 152 (owes 50 gold to Haldor (Scorpiox) ) Inventory: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:10 Lightning elemental),Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald,Sapphire Loaned to Ah-Hoh,Venom, Spade,Fire Bomb,Pickaxe,Remedy,4 Potions,Phoenix Essence, Trickster's Mask of the Elf Knifk (played by Bioniclover) *Counter Striking* Level 15½ Black Knight *Marked by Akkaba* Power: 25 Shield Power: 9 Health: 19/33 Gold: 91 Inventory: Tfel (WP: 10 Longsword, Earth-elemental), Aegis (SP: 9 Shield), Counter Strike Gloves (Counter Striking - Immediately attack target in an amount equal to Power after receiving a free hit from target),Remedy, Floral Bomb, Wind Bomb,Bedroll, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Dwarf Thormanil Nihai (played by swils) *Immunity: Darkness*, *Second-In-Command* Level 19 Shaman *Hastened*, *Lucky* Power: 32 (+1) Shield Power: 3 Health: 35/35 Ether: 12/19 Gold: 57 Inventory: Wyvern's Tailblade (WP: 12), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null Darkness), Thundering Totem (WP:7, lightning), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Potion, Grand Tonic x2, Mead, Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Deadly Venom x2, Floral Bomb, Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap, Trickster's Mask of the Weredog Spirit of Darkness (controlled by Ad-Hoh) Type: Darkness Power: 15 Party Leader, choose the order of actions. If not done so in a timely manner, the Second-In-Command will make the decision. Knifk, state if you want to sacrifice any additional health for your attacks (my apologies, I forgot about this ability). Second-In-Command, just go ahead and post Knifk and Arasmyth's actions. They'll come back when they come back. All of you, choose your targets and the Row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, heal, or cast a magic spell, or if you want to use an item instead of attacking. Check your stats or don't if you're too lazy. You're doing fine so far. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone has acted.

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Results of Round One of the Mage Interrogators Battle: >Knifk vs. Akkaba Lead Interrogator - Hide >Thormanil Nihai uses Item - Smelling Salts >Thormanil Nihai uses Item - Nostrum >Arasmyth RuGard vs. Akkaba Zealot (Elf) - Critcal Hit (5x2+12=22 wind damage), (MoA=Yes) >Ad-Hoh vs. Akkaba Mage (Human) - Shield: Summon Ad-Hoh's Spirit of Darkness vs. Akkaba Mage (Human) - Spirit Attack (15x2=30 darkness damage) >Elgar Gligin vs. Akkaba Paladin (Human) - Shield: Tripleshot (10+13-10=13 damage Paladin ,10+13=23 damage Mage ,10+13=23 damage Zealot ),(MoA=No) (20/2=10 damage) Akkaban Interrogator vs. KnifkThormanil - Free Hit (23/2 rounded up =12 damage) Taken slightly offguard, the Party assumes a defensive position from the back row. Faced with a disturbing opponent, Knifk turns tail and hides behind a pillar. Perhaps he needs time to consider his next move? Thormanil uncorks two vials and drinks the magical liquids. Arasmyth's wind cuts the Zealot deep as he's blown to the ground. Ad-Hoh conjures a spirit of darkness which he directs at the enemy mage. Elgar knocks three arrows and lets them fly. The paladin raises his shield to partially deflect an arrow. Still stunned by the darkness spirit the Akkaba Mage doesn't see the arrow hit her shoulder. Before the Zealot can pick himself up from the ground, an arrow lands in his knee. Unable to find the cowardly knight, the second interrogator turns his attention to Thormanil instead. There is a slight pause in the battle and Knifk reappears. "Hey elf lady in blue! I've seen that mark before. You might be joining me on a table soon!" Enemies: Akkaba Lead Interrogator - "Shall we try this again, Dwarf?" Type Humanoid Level: 26 (+10 damage vs mages) Health: 230/230 SP: 20 Ether: 20 Special I: Nullify Magic - Enemy is immune to elemental based weapons and attacks for the next two rounds at the cost of 1 ether. Special II: Pontificate - Converts party member to their way of thinking. Player is hexed for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Special III: Scaphism - Player is petrified at the cost of 5 ether. At the end of each round, an ant will bite the player for 1 damage. The battle round number correlates to the number of ants afflicting the player. Ex. At the end of round four, the player will be bitten by four ants. Torture continues until effect is remedied or battle is over. Ignores SP & row position. Drops: 20 gold QM Note: Specials determined by die roll. Akkaban Interrogator - "I shall assist you with him, M'lady" Type Humanoid Level: 23 (+5 damage vs mages) Health: 190/190 SP: 10 Ether: 20 Special I: Sadism - The enemies take pleasure in watching the interrogators work. Enemy casts the encouraged effect on a random ally, doubling its level for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Special II: Pontificate - Converts party member to their way of thinking. Player is hexed for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Special III: Demoralize - The target falls into despair. Player is weakened and fragile for the next three rounds, until remedied or the battle is over at the cost of 10 ether to the Akkaban Interrogator. Drops: 20 gold, Fractured Spectacles QM Note: Specials determined by die roll. Akkaban Paladin (Human) *Immunities: Darkness, Scroll Spells* - He spits. "To Ennoc." Type Humanoid Level: 15 Shield Power: 10 Health: 197/210 Ether: 13/13 Special I: Lay on Hands - Heals comrade with lowest health for 20 health at the cost of 1 ether. Special II: Righteous Smite - A powerful beam of energy strikes a target for 15 damage at the cost of 5 ether. Target and the players before and after him in party order of actions are blinded the next round. Special III: Brief Moment of Silence - Seals target for one round and regains 2 ether. Drops: 100 gold QM Note: Akkaba Paladins’ fervor causes them to be immune to spell scrolls and darkness spells. CAUTION!: Akkaba Paladins are subject to minor artificial intelligence. On odd rounds the QM will select the special that screws the party the most. Otherwise specials alternate in order from last special used in an even round. Akkaba Mage (Human) - "Interesting spell. Must be elven magic." Type Humanoid Level: 25 Shield Power: 0 Health: 147/200 Ether: 60/60 Special I: Shadow Bolt - Blasts target for 25 darkness damage at the cost of 1 ether. Special II: Righteous Smite - A powerful beam of energy strikes a target for 25 damage at the cost of 5 ether. Target and the players before and after him in party order of actions are blinded the next round. Special III: All Shall Fall - The next special used applies its damage and effects to entire party at the cost of 10 ether. If Mirror Images is used next it will function as normal. Special IV: Mirror Images - The mage produces 3 illusionary copies of herself at the cost of 20 ether. Each is identical to the original in terms of displayed stats but any successful hit will destroy the copy instantly. Special V: Pontificate - Converts party member to their way of thinking. Player is hexed for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Hexed player will deal a free hit to the party at the beginning of the next round. Special VI: Mind Numb - Clouds the mind. Temporarily lowers player’s level by 2 at the cost of 5 ether. Level returns to normal if remedied or the battle is over. Drops: 30 gold, Remedy QM Note: Versus the Akkaba mage, die rolls of 5-6 will activate her special. Specials determined by separate die roll. Akkaba Zealot (Elf) *Touched by Akkaba* - "No! My adventuring career is over!" Type Humanoid Level: 30 Health: 105/150 SP: 0 Ether: 10 Special I: Insane Fervor - Cuts himself multiple times to show Akkaba he’d do anything for his blessing. Enemy is encouraged for the next round at the cost of 10 health and 1 ether. Special II: Pontificate - Converts party member to their way of thinking. Player is hexed for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Special III: Survival of the Fittest - The zealot seeks to eliminate the competition for Akkaba’s favor. Attacks a random comrade for 15 damage at no ether loss. As Akkaba was betrayed himself, he looks poorly upon such an action so drains half of the zealot’s remaining health. Drops: 30 gold, Potion QM Note: Zealots are ‘touched’ by Akkaba. Each strike against them has a 50/50 chance to apply the Mark of Akkaba to a player. The Mark of Akkaba reduces player's health by half at the end of the next round unless remedied. Specials determined by die roll. The Party: Arasmyth RuGard (played by Kadabra) *Party Leader* Level 12 Mage *Marked by Akkaba* Power: 17 Shield Power: 3 Health: 16/16 Ether: 14/16 Gold: 90 Inventory: Sapphire Staff (WP:5, Wind elemental), Robe of the Elven Warlock (SP:3), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Sapphire, Topaz, Aquamarine, Potions (2), Grand Tonic (2), Smoke Bomb, Water Bomb, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap Ad-Hoh (played by ADHO15) *Resistant to Magic* Level 15½ Evoker Power: 20 Shield Power: 0 Health: 15/22 Ether: 17/20 Gold: 580 Inventory: Rhabdomance Staff (WP:5), Robe of Spell Resistance(Damage from magic based & elemental attacks and specials is halved), Bedroll, Shovel, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Banana, 2 Ether Cores, Potion (x3), Rum (x2), Remedy, Tonic (x3), Emerald (Wood), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind) Borrowed from Elgar, Trickster's Mask of the Elf Elgar Gligin (played by Jedi master Brick) Level 13½ Ranger Power: 23 Shield Power: 0 Health: 12/18 Gold: 152 (owes 50 gold to Haldor (Scorpiox) ) Inventory: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:10 Lightning elemental),Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald,Sapphire Loaned to Ah-Hoh,Venom, Spade,Fire Bomb,Pickaxe,Remedy,4 Potions,Phoenix Essence, Trickster's Mask of the Elf Knifk (played by Bioniclover) *Counter Striking* Level 15½ Black Knight Power: 25 Shield Power: 9 Health: 33/33 Gold: 91 Inventory: Tfel (WP: 10 Longsword, Earth-elemental), Aegis (SP: 9 Shield), Counter Strike Gloves (Counter Striking - Immediately attack target in an amount equal to Power after receiving a free hit from target),Remedy, Floral Bomb, Wind Bomb,Bedroll, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Dwarf Thormanil Nihai (played by swils) *Immunity: Darkness*, *DictatorSecond-In-Command* Level 19 Shaman *Hastened*, *Lucky* Power: 32 (+1) Shield Power: 3 Health: 23/35 Ether: 12/19 Gold: 57 Inventory: Wyvern's Tailblade (WP: 12), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null Darkness), Thundering Totem (WP:7, lightning), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Potion x2, Grand Tonic x2, Mead, Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Deadly Venom x2, Floral Bomb, Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap, Trickster's Mask of the Weredog Spirit of Darkness (controlled by Ad-Hoh) Type: Darkness Power: 15 Party Leader, choose the order of actions. If not done so in a timely manner, the Second-In-Command will make the decision. All of you, choose your targets and the Row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, move, heal, or cast a magic spell, or if you want to use an item instead of attacking. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone has acted.

QM Note: Thormanil is now promoted to Second-In-Command. swils, Go ahead and choose the remaining party members' actions and state order of actions. "Ennoc? Pffft. Akkaba is the Light's future while Ennoc merely dims." "Yeah well, this is what I get for hanging around socializing instead of going home once my shift was over. I'm game for another duel!"

"Thank you for tailoring it." Nur continued his browsing. Swisshopper was scummy but there was nothing to justify striking the man. Nur peered into the back room hoping to find a scene that would give him just enough reason to destroy the place.

En Sabah Nur waved down the rockling in the tricorn. "Might I have a bit of assistance with this cloak? I'd like to try it on." Nur buys a Traveler's Cloak 466-75 = 391 gold. "Do you think you can modify it to appear like my current one?"

Two figures entered the facility as Elgar moved to cover the Party's rear. "Your concern for an ambush was warranted. However we are able to monitor the goingson in this building from a far. No amount of preparation on your part would have been enough. Guards, distract them while my associate and I experiment with a new method for gathering information." PREPARE FOR BATTLE! "Annndd they're back...excellent..." Enemies: Akkaba Lead Interrogator - "We specialize in retrieving information from spell casters." Type Humanoid Level: 26 (+10 damage vs mages) Health: 230/230 SP: 20 Ether: 20 Special I: Nullify Magic - Enemy is immune to elemental based weapons and attacks for the next two rounds at the cost of 1 ether. Special II: Pontificate - Converts party member to their way of thinking. Player is hexed for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Special III: Scaphism - Player is petrified at the cost of 5 ether. At the end of each round, an ant will bite the player for 1 damage. The battle round number correlates to the number of ants afflicting the player. Ex. At the end of round four, the player will be bitten by four ants. Torture continues until effect is remedied or battle is over. Ignores SP & row position. Drops: 20 gold QM Note: Specials determined by die roll. Akkaban Interrogator - "He Who is Closest to Akkaba has given us more pets." Type Humanoid Level: 23 (+5 damage vs mages) Health: 190/190 SP: 10 Ether: 20 Special I: Sadism - The enemies take pleasure in watching the interrogators work. Enemy casts the encouraged effect on a random ally, doubling its level for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Special II: Pontificate - Converts party member to their way of thinking. Player is hexed for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Special III: Demoralize - The target falls into despair. Player is weakened and fragile for the next three rounds, until remedied or the battle is over at the cost of 10 ether to the Akkaban Interrogator. Drops: 20 gold, Fractured Spectacles QM Note: Specials determined by die roll. Akkaban Paladin (Human) *Immunities: Darkness, Scroll Spells* - "..." Type Humanoid Level: 15 Shield Power: 10 Health: 210/210 Ether: 13/13 Special I: Lay on Hands - Heals comrade with lowest health for 20 health at the cost of 1 ether. Special II: Righteous Smite - A powerful beam of energy strikes a target for 15 damage at the cost of 5 ether. Target and the players before and after him in party order of actions are blinded the next round. Special III: Brief Moment of Silence - Seals target for one round and regains 2 ether. Drops: 100 gold QM Note: Akkaba Paladins’ fervor causes them to be immune to spell scrolls and darkness spells. CAUTION!: Akkaba Paladins are subject to minor artificial intelligence. On odd rounds the QM will select the special that screws the party the most. Otherwise specials alternate in order from last special used in an even round. Akkaba Mage (Human) - "Without darkness, how could we recognize the light?" Type Humanoid Level: 25 Shield Power: 0 Health: 200/200 Ether: 60/60 Special I: Shadow Bolt - Blasts target for 25 darkness damage at the cost of 1 ether. Special II: Righteous Smite - A powerful beam of energy strikes a target for 25 damage at the cost of 5 ether. Target and the players before and after him in party order of actions are blinded the next round. Special III: All Shall Fall - The next special used applies its damage and effects to entire party at the cost of 10 ether. If Mirror Images is used next it will function as normal. Special IV: Mirror Images - The mage produces 3 illusionary copies of herself at the cost of 20 ether. Each is identical to the original in terms of displayed stats but any successful hit will destroy the copy instantly. Special V: Pontificate - Converts party member to their way of thinking. Player is hexed for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Hexed player will deal a free hit to the party at the beginning of the next round. Special VI: Mind Numb - Clouds the mind. Temporarily lowers player’s level by 2 at the cost of 5 ether. Level returns to normal if remedied or the battle is over. Drops: 30 gold, Remedy QM Note: Versus the Akkaba mage, die rolls of 5-6 will activate her special. Specials determined by separate die roll. Akkaba Zealot (Elf) *Touched by Akkaba* - "I am here to serve." Type Humanoid Level: 30 Health: 150/150 SP: 0 Ether: 10 Special I: Insane Fervor - Cuts himself multiple times to show Akkaba he’d do anything for his blessing. Enemy is encouraged for the next round at the cost of 10 health and 1 ether. Special II: Pontificate - Converts party member to their way of thinking. Player is hexed for the next round at the cost of 5 ether. Special III: Survival of the Fittest - The zealot seeks to eliminate the competition for Akkaba’s favor. Attacks a random comrade for 15 damage at no ether loss. As Akkaba was betrayed himself, he looks poorly upon such an action so drains half of the zealot’s remaining health. Drops: 30 gold, Potion QM Note: Zealots are ‘touched’ by Akkaba. Each strike against them has a 50/50 chance to apply the Mark of Akkaba to a player. The Mark of Akkaba reduces player's health by half at the end of the next round unless remedied. Specials determined by die roll. The Party: Arasmyth RuGard (played by Kadabra) *Party Leader* Level 12 Mage Power: 17 Shield Power: 3 Health: 16/16 Ether: 15/16 Gold: 90 Inventory: Sapphire Staff (WP:5, Wind elemental), Robe of the Elven Warlock (SP:3), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Sapphire, Topaz, Aquamarine, Potions (2), Grand Tonic (2), Smoke Bomb, Water Bomb, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap Ad-Hoh (played by ADHO15) *Resistant to Magic* Level 15½ Evoker Power: 20 Shield Power: 0 Health: 15/22 Ether: 18/20 Gold: 580 Inventory: Rhabdomance Staff (WP:5), Robe of Spell Resistance(Damage from magic based & elemental attacks and specials is halved), Bedroll, Shovel, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Banana, 2 Ether Cores, Potion (x3), Rum (x2), Remedy, Tonic (x3), Emerald (Wood), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind) Borrowed from Elgar, Trickster's Mask of the Elf Elgar Gligin (played by Jedi master Brick) Level 13½ Ranger Power: 23 Shield Power: 0 Health: 12/18 Gold: 152 (owes 50 gold to Haldor (Scorpiox) ) Inventory: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:10 Lightning elemental),Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald,Sapphire Loaned to Ah-Hoh,Venom, Spade,Fire Bomb,Pickaxe,Remedy,4 Potions,Phoenix Essence, Trickster's Mask of the Elf Knifk (played by Bioniclover) *Counter Striking* Level 15½ Black Knight Power: 25 Shield Power: 9 Health: 33/33 Gold: 91 Inventory: Tfel (WP: 10 Longsword, Earth-elemental), Aegis (SP: 9 Shield), Counter Strike Gloves (Counter Striking - Immediately attack target in an amount equal to Power after receiving a free hit from target),Remedy, Floral Bomb, Wind Bomb,Bedroll, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Dwarf Thormanil Nihai (played by swils) *Immunity: Darkness* Level 19 Shaman Power: 32 (+1) Shield Power: 3 Health: 35/35 Ether: 12/19 Gold: 57 Inventory: Wyvern's Tailblade (WP: 12), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null Darkness), Thundering Totem (WP:7, lightning), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Potion x2, Grand Tonic x2, Mead, Smelling Salts x2, Nostrum x2, Deadly Venom x2, Floral Bomb, Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap, Trickster's Mask of the Weredog Party Leader, choose the order of actions. All of you, choose your targets and the Row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, move, heal, or cast a magic spell, or if you want to use an item instead of attacking. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone has acted.

Updated Stats: Knifk (played by Bioniclover) *Counter Striking* Level 15½ Black Knight Power: 25 Shield Power: 9 Health: 33/33 Gold: 91 Inventory: Tfel (WP: 10 Longsword, Earth-elemental), Aegis (SP: 9 Shield), Counter Strike Gloves (Counter Striking - Immediately attack target in an amount equal to Power after receiving a free hit from target),Remedy, Floral Bomb, Wind Bomb,Bedroll, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Dwarf Thormanil Nihai (played by swils) *Immunity: Darkness* Level 19 Shaman Power: 32 (+1) Shield Power: 3 Health: 35/35 Ether: 12/19 Gold: 57 Inventory: Wyvern's Tailblade (WP: 12), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null Darkness), Thundering Totem (WP:7, lightning), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Potion x2, Grand Tonic x2, Mead, Smelling Salts x2, Nostrum x2, Deadly Venom x2, Floral Bomb, Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap, Trickster's Mask of the Weredog Thormanil refreshed Knifk with soothing shamanic magic before he turned his spells towards the orc-skeleton-thingy. It screamed and writhed in pain. Oops, looks like he's just enough undead to take damage from heals. "Female pa'taks! That hurt! I said kill me, not torture me further! Some rescue this is...The interrogators did this to me. They do all kinds of experiments here. The PAIN! This blasted table keeps me alive and conscious. Alive through them rending my flesh. Alive through their magical tests. They summoned some kind of beasts that ate my arm and leg. Free me from these magical chains so that I might pass on to the next life." What will the Party do?

The Party ventures to the Sorcerer's Square. There appears to be remnants of a party or a parade. Most likely the remains of a celebration for the nuptials in progress. Finding nothing of value in this area, the Party heads to the Room of Truth. The entire building seems to be dedicated to a single room. In it are rows of well lit tables with bodies atop them. Skeletal bodies. The Party hears a faint solitary voice. "Kill...me." As the heroes approach the voice, they see skeletal remains wearing a fully intact orcish head. "Please...the pain!" The Party notices the closer they get to the voice the higher the table raises. It lowers the farther away the Party moves from it. At its apex the magic table puts the strapped victim well out of the heroes' reach. "I can't stand it!" What will the Party do?

The Party: Arasmyth RuGard (played by Kadabra) *Party Leader* Level 12 Mage Power: 17 Shield Power: 3 Health: 16/16 Ether: 15/16 Gold: 90 Inventory: Sapphire Staff (WP:5, Wind elemental), Robe of the Elven Warlock (SP:3), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Sapphire, Topaz, Aquamarine, Potions (2), Grand Tonic (2), Smoke Bomb, Water Bomb, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap Ad-Hoh (played by ADHO15) *Resistant to Magic* Level 15½ Evoker Power: 20 Shield Power: 0 Health: 15/22 Ether: 18/20 Gold: 580 Inventory: Rhabdomance Staff (WP:5), Robe of Spell Resistance(Damage from magic based & elemental attacks and specials is halved), Bedroll, Shovel, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Banana, 2 Ether Cores, Potion (x3), Rum (x2), Remedy, Tonic (x3), Emerald (Wood), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind) Borrowed from Elgar, Trickster's Mask of the Elf Elgar Gligin (played by Jedi master Brick) Level 13½ Ranger Power: 23 Shield Power: 0 Health: 12/18 Gold: 152 (owes 50 gold to Haldor (Scorpiox) ) Inventory: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:10 Lightning elemental),Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald,Sapphire Loaned to Ah-Hoh,Venom, Spade,Fire Bomb,Pickaxe,Remedy,4 Potions,Phoenix Essence, Trickster's Mask of the Elf Knifk (played by Bioniclover) *Counter Striking* Level 15½ Black Knight Power: 25 Shield Power: 9 Health: 9/33 Gold: 91 Inventory: Tfel (WP: 10 Longsword, Earth-elemental), Aegis (SP: 9 Shield), Counter Strike Gloves (Counter Striking - Immediately attack target in an amount equal to Power after receiving a free hit from target),Remedy, Floral Bomb, Wind Bomb,Bedroll, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Dwarf Thormanil Nihai (played by swils) *Immunity: Darkness* Level 19 Shaman Power: 32 (+1) Shield Power: 3 Health: 35/35 Ether: 14/19 Gold: 57 Inventory: Wyvern's Tailblade (WP: 12), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null Darkness), Thundering Totem (WP:7, lightning), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Potion x2, Grand Tonic x2, Mead, Smelling Salts x2, Nostrum x2, Deadly Venom x2, Floral Bomb, Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap, Trickster's Mask of the Weredog QM Note: I apologize for the wait. I have no excuse. Check your stats. Trying the combination: 7,2,6,8, Thormanil boldly strutted across the bridge. He successfully passed section A. He passed sections B and C. He successfully reached the other side and stepped on the ground tile that permanently solidifies the bridge and deactivates the spell. "Well that's it for me. Who are your frien-?" Kes the bridge guardian disappeared as three familiar faces approached. "Excellent. From the intel gathered in the mission we lost our leader in, we know that guardian spell won't reactivate for 24 hours. We'll be long gone from the city by then. Quickly, you guys examine the Sorcerer's Square and the Room of Truth while we search the Mage College." She grinned before continuing. "Don't worry, besides the light patrols, the whole city should be elsewhere at their leader's wedding." Rogue shouted back at the party as the Maa'ri headed towards their target. "Remember, our leader is your equivalent of a knight, our elder is a magic user, one of our goblins is an engineer and the other a demolitionist. Free any other orcs you come across as well!" Left alone in the Mage Quarter, the Party can finally begin their search. Which location will they inspect first, the Sorcerer's Square or The Room of Truth?

Sealing prevents a player from accessing their spells not sealing their mouth shut. The fused mouth effect was written for a side effect of the Microfigunator 7268 device at a time when clerics were completely immune to negative spell effects.

Nur frowned and his nostrils flared a little. "I'll have to pass on the drink sir. Smells a bit strong. The hard stuff disagrees with my stomach." His face was dismayed as Docken passed Boomingham more money. "I don't know what else you've asked him already but let me browse a bit and observe Swisshopper's mannerisms ."

OoC: -_- This scenario is simple guess and check to lower ether, waste time and perhaps kill someone. Kes's memory is not linked to my own. If you hadn't noticed, her character is scatterbrained. I'm capable of looking at my previous posts. I purposefully set up the "voice mimic" joke by having her not do what she said she'd do so a player would quote what was previously said. In short, I know what I'm doing. Trying the combination: 2,4,6,7, Arasmyth fell in the water at section D. It magically burned him for 10 damage before he disappeared and reappeared back with the rest of his friends. Arasmyth RuGard (played by Kadabra) *Party Leader* Level 12 Mage Power: 17 Shield Power: 3 Health: 3/16 Ether: 15/16 Gold: 90 Inventory: Sapphire Staff (WP:5, Wind elemental), Robe of the Elven Warlock (SP:3), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Sapphire, Topaz, Aquamarine, Potions (2), Grand Tonic (2), Smoke Bomb, Water Bomb, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap "Mmm hm."

"Amazing, human lady! *giggle* You mimicked my voice perfectly! I don't remember saying that but you did such an excellent impression I suppose I shall do as you say.*giggle*" Arasmyth remained standing on section A. Kes floated towards Thormanil. Her head was at ground level as she looked curiously at the button pressed. "It looks like we have a winner for section A. As for the other attempts, hmm...if you hadn't noticed, my mind is a bit addled. Let me see, in your first attempt sections A and C were activated. In your second...you had sections C and D working. I can't remember anything else. Just your team burning. Hah hah!" Kes floated down to the magical water then swam back and forth underneath the bridge. She began to sing to herself. "To the left, to the left. The answer to my puzzle can be found to the left."

"When did I say that? Does that sound like me? *giggle* I don't know. I'm interested to see if the male elf will listen to the female in blue." Thormanil Nihai (played by swils) *Immunity: Darkness* Level 19 Shaman Power: 32 (+1) Shield Power: 3 Health: 35/35 Ether: 15/19 Gold: 57 Inventory: Wyvern's Tailblade (WP: 12), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null Darkness), Thundering Totem (WP:7, lightning), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Potion x2, Grand Tonic x2, Mead, Smelling Salts x2, Nostrum x2, Deadly Venom x2, Floral Bomb, Phoenix Essence x2, Pickaxe, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap, Trickster's Mask of the Weredog