Jebediahs

- "Oh Haldor, you're so compassionate wanting to help these poor and very disgusting creatures." - The stone golem throws the heavy battle axe to the armored tank as he rushes towards the party. The other green skins follow suit. The mage crumbles in a pile a rocks and reforms in the back row. PREPARE FOR BATTLE! Enemies: Maa'ri Warrior- "For our families!" Type: Humanoid Level: 5 Health: 130/130 Special (1): Leadership - Inspires his teammates to do 5 extra damage with their attacks the next round. Special (2): Taunt - Forces all party members to attack him the next round. Special (3): Sentinel in Training – Protects his party from next two attacks. Drops: 20 gold Note: Warrior is heavily armored, SP:10! Maa'ri Rogue- "I'm not fleeing this time..." Type: Humanoid Level: 6 Health: 120/120 Special (1): Sidestep – Receives no damage from next attack. Special (2): Invision's Kiss - Elite poison, Inflicts 7 points of damage a round beginning the next round. Can be cleansed by a standard heal or potion. Special (3): Consume Goblin Gumbo - Receives the Haste effect for the next round (Counts as a free hit). Drops: 250 gold, Mercutio's Dagger of Mugging (WP:5, Mug Ability +5; suitable for Rogues), Sapper (WP:7, Lifesteal: Each successful attack restores 2 health to user; Suitable for Rogues) Note: Rogue makes precise strikes. Attacks ignore armor! Weary Maa'ri Goblin Engineer - "I'm tired. You put me on two shifts of guard duty, back-to-back!" Type: Humanoid Level: 4 Health: 160/160 Special (1): Retrofit – Increases level of Artillery Cart by 2 for the rest of battle. Special (2): Repair – Restores 10 health to Artillery Cart. Drops: 30 gold Weary Maa'ri Goblin Demolitionist - "Stop whining brother and hit something!" Type: Humanoid Level: 6 Health: 140/140 Special: Dynamite Toss – Deals 5 damage to all targets in the battle regardless of row, including allies. Drops: 10 gold Repaired Artillery Cart - "..." Type: Mechanical Level: 1 Health: 90/90 Special (1): Reflect – Reflects next attack against back at the target for damage divided by ten. Special (2): Baby Bewm Bewm – Deals 6 damage to all those standing in the front row, 3 damage to those standing in the back Drops: 300 gold Maa'ri Ranger - "I'm about to make it rain." Type: Humanoid Level: 5 (10 vs. Elves) Health: 120/120 Special: Rain of Arrows - Shoots an arrow for 5 damage each, regardless of row to the first three targets in the battle order Drops: 20 gold Note: The orc's extreme hatred for the fey causes ALL his attacks to do double damage against elves! Maa'ri Hound - "..." Type: Beast Level: 3 Health: 80/80 Special (1): Bark - The hound's bark frightens target sending them to the back row for the next round. Special (2): Bite - Hound bites and tears at the target inflicting 4 initial damage and causing a bleed effect of 1 damage/round Drops: Nothing Weary Maa'ri Mage - "..." Type: Humanoid Level: 7 (2 splash damage to members in the same row) Health: 100/100 Special (1): Heal - Heals enemy party member with the lowest health for 50 points of life. Special (2): Olegaia's Embrace – Mage covers himself in earth making him impervious to all damage for the next 2 rounds. Recovers 5 health each round shield is active. Dispellable by party mage's remove object ability at the cost of 1 ether or crumbles after 200 damage is dealt to it. Special (3): Meteor Storm - Hits all targets for 3 damage regardlesss of row. Drops: Nothing Note: Mage stands in the back row receiving half damage from all attacks. Lesser Stone Golem - "Suuuu..peeer...Haall...dooor?" Type: Rock Monster Level: 2 Health: 50/50 Special (1): Stone Prison – Golem extends arm through the earth, grabbing target and holding them. Target is stunned for the next round. Special (2): Ground Slam - Does 2 damage to all combatants in the front row. Drops: Nothing Note: Immune to non-magical weapons. Crumbles once mage is defeated. Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 14½ Barbarian (Party Leader) *Encouraged* + *Hastened* Power: 44 (22) Health: 20/20 Gold: 160 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), Phoenix Essence, 3 Potions, Mead, 3 Venom, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 11 Cleric Power: 19 (18+1) Health: 19/19 Ether: 14/18 (15+3) Gold: 47 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Spiked Collar (Power+1), Lesser Ethereal Cloak (SP:1, +3 Ether), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Potion, Tonic, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 14½ Ranger *Hastened* Power: 22 Health: 18/18 Gold: 62 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:8, Lightning, Envenomed), Quickdraw Quiver(Haste), Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Tonic, Venom, Pickax, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP:7), Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether), Opal, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 11½ Cleric Power: 21 Health: 19/19 Ether: 15/15 Gold: 132 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 2 Tonics, Potion, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magic Compass, Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 11½ Knight *Lucky* Power: 19 Health: 22/22 (21+1) Gold: 216 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Warrior's Treads(SP:2,Health+1), Cultist Hat, Emerald, 4x Potion, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, 1x Oatmeal Cookie Pie 2 of 3 Szalinski children saved! - Condition: Great - Condition: Great Party Leader, choose the order of action. 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. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone has acted. QM Note: ----

Hah, actually no. You'd have been stuck at 14.5. The ant battle was your nudge. Antia was originally supposed to just die sadly from taking too many scorpion stings after the mother scorpion fight.

- "The big woman is looking at you, brother. I can't hear what she's saying but I think she likes you. Heh heh." Believe it or not, the cleric's words stirred something within the warrior. He could understand the importance of reuniting a father and child. But her unwillingness to share the reward when his team clearly needed it more, irked the orc. The Maa'ri leader was indeed worried his team might lose but he took the knight's words as a taunt and the warrior's pride couldn't let the challenge go unanswered. "So you choose not to deal with us. Very well. Us fight you. Prepare yourselves then. Let me know when you're ready, barbarian. Hopefully us all learn something from this experience.

Maybe along with an estimated quest length added to quest proposals, QMs could add type of quest. If battle-centric, Combat quest type. If riddles involved, Mystery etc. If quest has it all, list multiple types.

OOC: Ok, let's finish this before Elphaba leaves! Ameli shudders as Hoke decapitates the ant's corpse. "Brutal...Yeah, I'm okay Alexis. Thanks. Nothing 20 showers won't fix. Care to join me later, Haldor?" - "Brutal? More like awesome!!" With the entire section of backyard Szalinski had squared off explored, the party has no choice but to return to the entrance. As they reach their destination, they see a nearby section of grass/trees waver before disappearing completely to reveal the enemy orcish camp. The warrior slowly approaches the party. He appears to be unnarmed. His companions are sitting around a campfire. Nico is sitting with them but he's not tied up. The orcish leader stops five studs away from the party. "Well, how you wan' do dis? Will you give us da youngin's you got and walk away or must us fight again? Us all impressed with your skills so we give you time to prepare. Honorable ting to do. You will have to fight all of us though." The orc looks back towards his camp. Slowly his comrades stand one by one. "Us tired. Been out here too long. Us still be tough fight. Choice is yours." The old sage slowly hobbles over to his companion and whispers. The warrior looks solemly at the ground before nodding. "Weee arre quite tiired and doo noot wiiish aanyymoore bloodsheed." - "Speak for yourself!" The warrior and mage shot the ranger a cold glare. - "Haha Oooo you in trouublee!" The ranger grinned as his hound nipped at the goblin. "Ow, hey! Stop it!" "Weee caaan reetuurrn the chiildreen toogetherr aandd spliit the rewaard. It paainss us to admiiit buut yoou are indeed quite formiiidable. Haalf rewaard is beetter thaan noothing. Your taask wiill stiill beee consiidered successful." How will the party respond?

Results of Round Two Battle versus Antia Younglingeater >Alexis Fenral vs. Antia Younglingeater - Aim >Alexis Fenral vs. Antia Younglingeater - Damage Tesni Hightribe vs. Antia Younglingeater - Damage Hoke Ablesword vs. Antia Younglingeater - Special Damage (Sugar Rush) Haldor Skovgaard vs. Antia Younglingeater - Miss Ellaria Arbour vs. Antia Younglingeater - Shield (Miracle) Alexis takes aim but the hungry arthropod hits her and takes a swipe at Tesni too. High on the sugary treats Ellaria gave her, Antia initiates a charge towards Hoke. The knight hunkers down and raises his shield. Antia collides with Ablesword but the proud warrior holds and stands firm on his feet. Haldor misses his attack. The stress of so many of her friends injured at the same time triggers a healing wave of energy from Ellaria. Antia attacks Alexis once more before her sugar high fades and takes one point of damage from the poison. End of Round Two. Enemy: Antia Younglingeater - "..." Type: Vermin Level: 9 Health: 72/180 Special (1): Sugar Rush - Hits target for 11 damage then hits party member at top of battle order for 9 damage at the end of the round (Free Hit). Special (2): Consume Youngin' - Swallows a Szalinski whole. Does double damage next round. Drops: Nothing. Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 14 Barbarian (Party Leader) Power: 22 Health: 20/20 Gold: 160 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), Phoenix Essence, 3 Potions, Mead, 3 Venom, Ladle of Goblin Gumbo, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 10½ Cleric Power: 18 (17+1) Health: 18/18 Ether: 13/17 (14+3) Gold: 47 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Spiked Collar (Power+1), Lesser Ethereal Cloak (SP:1, +3 Ether), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Potion, Tonic, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 14 Ranger *Hastened* Power: 22 Health: 13/18 Gold: 62 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:8, Lightning), Quickdraw Quiver(Haste), Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Potion, Tonic, Venom, Pickax, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP:7), Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether), Opal, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 11 Cleric Power: 21 Health: 19/19 Ether: 8/15 Gold: 132 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 3 Tonics, Potion, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magic Compass, Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 11 Knight Power: 19 Health: 22/22 (21+1) Gold: 216 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Warrior's Treads(SP:2,Health+1), Cultist Hat, Emerald, 4x Potion, Nostrum, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, 1x Oatmeal Cookie Pie 2 of 3 Szalinski children saved! - Condition: Great - Condition: Great QM Note: Since the party has recovered , one enemy remaining, almost no danger of dying, next round played automatically. Results of Round Three Battle versus Antia Younglingeater >Alexis Fenral vs. Antia Younglingeater - Special Damage (Consume Youngin') >Alexis Fenral vs. Antia Younglingeater - Critical Hit Tesni Hightribe vs. Antia Younglingeater - Critical Hit Hoke Ablesword vs. Antia Younglingeater - Hit Haldor Skovgaard vs. Antia Younglingeater - Miss Ellaria Arbour vs. Antia Younglingeater - Shield (Miracle) - Again!? Our heroes are frozen in shock as Antia skitters over to the Szalinski youngins and swallows one whole. This time she gets a taste of Ameli. Alexis fires an impressive shot while Tesni and Hoke hack furiously at the ant to free the eaten child. Their assault works and they find the only Szalinski daughter covered in bile and ant guts. THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS! Each hero gains a half level of experience. Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 14½ Barbarian (Party Leader) Power: 22 Health: 20/20 Gold: 160 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), Phoenix Essence, 3 Potions, Mead, 3 Venom, Ladle of Goblin Gumbo, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 11 Cleric Power: 19 (18+1) Health: 19/19 Ether: 14/18 (15+3) Gold: 47 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Spiked Collar (Power+1), Lesser Ethereal Cloak (SP:1, +3 Ether), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Potion, Tonic, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 14½ Ranger *Hastened* Power: 22 Health: 13/18 Gold: 62 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:8, Lightning), Quickdraw Quiver(Haste), Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Potion, Tonic, Venom, Pickax, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP:7), Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether), Opal, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 11½ Cleric Power: 21 Health: 19/19 Ether: 8/15 Gold: 132 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 3 Tonics, Potion, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magic Compass, Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 11½ Knight Power: 19 Health: 22/22 (21+1) Gold: 216 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Warrior's Treads(SP:2,Health+1), Cultist Hat, Emerald, 4x Potion, Nostrum, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, 1x Oatmeal Cookie Pie 2 of 3 Szalinski children saved! - Condition: Great - Condition: Great - "Don't worry my friends, I'm still feeling great despite the bug guts. So much for Super Haldor although he's still my hero. Having defeated the traitorous ant and learning from the experience, the party is ready to look in the final location for the elusive orcs and save Nico Szalinski. Having faced battle after battle and betrayal after betrayal, our heroes are mentally and physically exhausted. Do they have the fortitude to complete the task ahead?

En Sabah Nur surveyed the fish market crowd from his rooftop perch. It was the same spot where the mage and his comrades Skrall and Haldor had laid out the ruse for Donny Dozenhands. He'd come to enjoy watching the lively crowds from here. Down below he saw a small group of knights sporting dragon and lion crests. "Ah, must be going to the aid of Ennoc." He watched them enter the bustling crowd and quickly lost sight of them. Nur pulled out the Thorny Diadem from his pouch. He wondered what would happen if Haldor were to give it to his elf maiden as a gift. It wouldn't kill her but it might...sting a little. The mage wore a mischievous grin as he looked out towards the harbor.

Results of Round One Battle versus Antia Younglingeater >Alexis Fenral uses Item - Venom >Alexis Fenral vs. Antia Younglingeater - Hit Tesni Hightribe vs. Antia Younglingeater - Extra Critical Hit Hoke Ablesword vs. Antia Younglingeater - Hit Haldor Skovgaard vs. Antia Younglingeater - Damage Ellaria Arbour vs. Antia Younglingeater - Damage Alexis coats her arrows in poison and fires at Antia. Tesni and Hoke deal massive damage to the ant so she flees. In her retreat from the sword wielding members of the party, Antia tramples the clerics before receiving a point of damage from the venom-tipped arrow. End of Round One. Enemy: Antia Younglingeater - "Ouch." Type: Vermin Level: 9 Health: 81/180 Special (1): Sugar Rush - Hits target for 11 damage then hits party member at top of battle order for 9 damage at the end of the round (Free Hit). Special (2): Consume Youngin' - Swallows a Szalinski whole. Does double damage next round. Drops: Nothing. Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 14 Barbarian (Party Leader) Power: 22 Health: 20/20 Gold: 160 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), Phoenix Essence, 3 Potions, Mead, 3 Venom, Ladle of Goblin Gumbo, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 10½ Cleric Power: 18 (17+1) Health: 5/18 Ether: 13/17 (14+3) Gold: 47 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Spiked Collar (Power+1), Lesser Ethereal Cloak (SP:1, +3 Ether), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Potion, Tonic, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 14 Ranger *Hastened* Power: 22 Health: 14/18 Gold: 62 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:8, Lightning), Quickdraw Quiver(Haste), Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Potion, Tonic, Venom, Pickax, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP:7), Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether), Opal, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 11 Cleric Power: 21 Health: 3/19 Ether: 8/15 Gold: 132 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 3 Tonics, Potion, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magic Compass, Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 11 Knight Power: 19 Health: 22/22 (21+1) Gold: 216 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Warrior's Treads(SP:2,Health+1), Cultist Hat, Emerald, 4x Potion, Nostrum, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, 1x Oatmeal Cookie Pie 2 of 3 Szalinski children saved! - Condition: Great - Condition: Great Party Leader, choose the order of action. 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. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone has acted.

Quick to return to the entrance, the excited party seems to have lost sight of the Szalinski children. They turn in time to see Oliveri hanging halfway out of Antia's mouth and Ameli pinned under the ant's foot. She spits the boy out on the ground. "Eh, you got me." PREPARE FOR BATTLE! Enemy: Antia BabyYounglingeater - "A girl's gotta eat." Type: Vermin Level: 9 Health: 180/180 Special (1): Sugar Rush - Hits target for 11 damage then hits party member at top of battle order for 9 damage at the end of the round (Free Hit). Special (2): Consume Youngin' - Swallows a Szalinski whole. Does double damage next round. Drops: Nothing. Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 14 Barbarian (Party Leader) Power: 22 Health: 20/20 Gold: 160 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), Phoenix Essence, 3 Potions, Mead, 3 Venom, Ladle of Goblin Gumbo, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 10½ Cleric Power: 18 (17+1) Health: 14/18 Ether: 13/17 (14+3) Gold: 47 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Spiked Collar (Power+1), Lesser Ethereal Cloak (SP:1, +3 Ether), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Potion, Tonic, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 14 Ranger *Hastened* Power: 22 Health: 14/18 Gold: 62 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:8, Lightning), Quickdraw Quiver(Haste), Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Potion, Tonic, 2 Venom, Pickax, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP:7), Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether), Opal, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 11 Cleric Power: 21 Health: 12/19 Ether: 8/15 Gold: 132 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 3 Tonics, Potion, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magic Compass, Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 11 Knight Power: 19 Health: 22/22 (21+1) Gold: 216 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Warrior's Treads(SP:2,Health+1), Cultist Hat, Emerald, 4x Potion, Nostrum, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, 1x Oatmeal Cookie Pie 2 of 3 Szalinski children saved! - Condition: Great - Condition: Great Party Leader, choose the order of action. 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. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone has acted.

Results of Round Three Battle versus Momma Scorpion >Alexis Fenral vs. Momma Scorpion - Damage >Alexis Fenral vs. Momma Scorpion - Hit >Ellaria Arbour uses Item - Oatmeal Cookie Pie (Antia) >Ellaria Arbour uses Item - Oatmeal Cookie Pie (Antia) Tesni Hightribe vs. Young Scorpion (A) - Shield (Battle Frenzy) Hoke Ablesword vs. Young Scorpion (A) - Criticial Hit Haldor Skovgaard vs. Momma Scorpion - Critcal Hit Antia Babyeater vs. Momma Scorpion - Hit The momma scorpion backhands Alexis with an oversized claw but the nimble elf moves backward with the blow reducing the damage by half before scoring a hit of her own. Ellaria runs to Antia and rejuvenates her with some tasty oatmeal cookie pie chunks. Tesni succumbs to a battle frenzy hitting both scorpions. Hoke scores massive damage as Vintul has a taste for vermin blood, killing the remaining young scorpion. Haldor bashes the momma for critical damage and the refreshed Antia finds the strength to join back in. Haldor takes another point of damage from the poison. One scorpion left. Enemies: Momma Scorpion - "Grr, you are nothing without these strange creatures by your side, Antia!" Type: Vermin Level: 8 Health: 90/180 Special (1): Momma's Sting - Stings target for 25 damage Special (2): Consume Young - Eats one of her own young restoring herself to FULL health. Nothing happens if no young are available. Special (3): All Aboard! - Mother calls her young to climb on her back (back row). All her children receive half damage the next round Drops: Nothing. Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 13½ Barbarian (Party Leader) Power: 21 Health: 19/19 Gold: 160 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), Phoenix Essence, 3 Potions, Mead, 3 Venom, Ladle of Goblin Gumbo, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 10 Cleric ~Poisoned~ Power: 18 (17+1) Health: 15/18 Ether: 13/17 (14+3) Gold: 47 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Spiked Collar (Power+1), Lesser Ethereal Cloak (SP:1, +3 Ether), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Potion, Tonic, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 13½ Ranger *Hastened* Power: 21 Health: 13/17 Gold: 62 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:8, Lightning), Quickdraw Quiver(Haste), Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Potion, Tonic, 2 Venom, Pickax, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP:7), Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether), Opal, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 10½ Cleric ~Afraid~ + *Hastened* Power: 20 Health: 15/18 Ether: 7/14 Gold: 132 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 3 Tonics, Potion, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magic Compass, Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 10½ Knight Power: 18 Health: 21/21 (20+1) Gold: 216 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Warrior's Treads(SP:2,Health+1), Cultist Hat, Emerald, 4x Potion, Nostrum, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, 1x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Antia Babyeater - "Thank you my child." Level 3 Vermin Health: Good/Good Special: When any scorpion's damaging special is activated Antia will jump in front of party member taking the entire damage while her condition is fair or better. Note: Antia's condition can be restored if given an Oatmeal Cookie Pie piece by a party member who uses their turn to do so. 2 of 3 Szalinski children saved! - Condition: Great - Condition: Great QM Note: One target, party in good health, next round. Results of Round Four Battle versus Momma Scorpion >Alexis Fenral vs. Momma Scorpion - Hit >Alexis Fenral vs. Momma Scorpion - Critical Hit >Ellaria Arbour vs. Momma Scorpion - Damage >Ellaria Arbour vs. Momma Scorpion - Hit Tesni Hightribe vs. Momma Scorpion - Miss Hoke Ablesword vs. Momma Scorpion - Criticial Hit Haldor Skovgaard vs. Momma Scorpion - Special Damage Antia Babyeater vs. Momma Scorpion - Special Damage The friends surround the momma scorpion for the final round of combat. She makes a decent last stand but is overwhelmed by our heroes. Haldor takes one point of damage from the poison before the shrinking sickness finally expires from the two clerics for good! THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS! Each hero gains half a level of experience. Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 14 Barbarian (Party Leader) Power: 22 Health: 20/20 Gold: 160 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), Phoenix Essence, 3 Potions, Mead, 3 Venom, Ladle of Goblin Gumbo, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 10½ Cleric Power: 18 (17+1) Health: 14/18 Ether: 13/17 (14+3) Gold: 47 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Spiked Collar (Power+1), Lesser Ethereal Cloak (SP:1, +3 Ether), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Potion, Tonic, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 14 Ranger *Hastened* Power: 22 Health: 14/18 Gold: 62 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:8, Lightning), Quickdraw Quiver(Haste), Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Potion, Tonic, 2 Venom, Pickax, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP:7), Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether), Opal, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 11 Cleric Power: 21 Health: 12/19 Ether: 8/15 Gold: 132 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 3 Tonics, Potion, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magic Compass, Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 11 Knight Power: 19 Health: 22/22 (21+1) Gold: 216 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Warrior's Treads(SP:2,Health+1), Cultist Hat, Emerald, 4x Potion, Nostrum, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, 1x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Antia Babyeater - "She is done..." Level 3 Vermin Health: Good/Good Special: When any scorpion's damaging special is activated Antia will jump in front of party member taking the entire damage while her condition is fair or better. Note: Antia's condition can be restored if given an Oatmeal Cookie Pie piece by a party member who uses their turn to do so. 2 of 3 Szalinski children saved! - Condition: Great - Condition: Great Antia quickly cleans up the dead scorpion bodies by eating them. The Momma scorpion twitches. Apparently she's still alive. "You...can't...trust...her."

Results of Round Two Battle versus Momma Scorpion >Alexis Fenral vs. Momma Scorpion - Special Damage (Momma's Sting) >Alexis Fenral vs. Young Scorpion (C ) - Special Damage (Final Sting) >Ellaria Arbour uses Item - Water Bomb >Ellaria Arbour uses Item - Lightning Bomb Tesni Hightribe vs. Young Scorpion (D) - Hit Hoke Ablesword vs. Young Scorpion (B) - Criticial Hit Haldor Skovgaard vs. Young Scorpion (A) - Miss Antia Babyeater vs. Momma Scorpion - Miss Hoping to shutdown the ranger who hit so many in the last round, the momma scorpion and her youngling rush her together. Alexis stumbles backwards as the arachnids prepare to hit her with their stingers. Antia quickly skitters into the line of fire and absorbs both the attacks. Ellaria throws two elemental bombs hitting all targets for 10 damage and bringing youngling d down to 2 lifepoints. Tesni walks up to the suffering scorpion and steps on it with a heavy foot ending its life. Hoke also finishes his target while Haldor and Antia both miss. Haldor takes a point of damage from the poison and Antia limps out of harms way. Two scorpions left. Enemies: Momma Scorpion - "You're not looking so good, Antia." Type: Vermin Level: 8 Health: 159/180 Special (1): Momma's Sting - Stings target for 25 damage Special (2): Consume Young - Eats one of her own young restoring herself to FULL health. Nothing happens if no young are available. Special (3): All Aboard! - Mother calls her young to climb on her back (back row). All her children receive half damage the next round Drops: Nothing. Young Scorpion (A) - "Let's eat 'er, Ma!" Type: Vermin Level: 5 Health: 70/80 Special: Final Sting - Stings target for 15 damage then dies. Drops: Nothing. Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 13½ Barbarian (Party Leader) Power: 21 Health: 19/19 Gold: 160 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), Phoenix Essence, 3 Potions, Mead, 3 Venom, Ladle of Goblin Gumbo, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 10 Cleric ~Poisoned~ Power: 18 (17+1) Health: 16/18 Ether: 13/17 (14+3) Gold: 47 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Spiked Collar (Power+1), Lesser Ethereal Cloak (SP:1, +3 Ether), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Potion, Tonic, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 13½ Ranger *Hastened* Power: 21 Health: 17/17 Gold: 62 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:8, Lightning), Quickdraw Quiver(Haste), Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Potion, Tonic, 2 Venom, Pickax, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP:7), Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether), Opal, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 10½ Cleric ~Afraid~ + *Hastened* Power: 20 Health: 15/18 Ether: 7/14 Gold: 132 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 3 Tonics, Potion, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magic Compass,2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 10½ Knight Power: 18 Health: 21/21 (20+1) Gold: 216 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Warrior's Treads(SP:2,Health+1), Cultist Hat, Emerald, 4x Potion, Nostrum, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, 1x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Antia Babyeater Level 3 Vermin Health: Poor/Good Special: When any scorpion's damaging special is activated Antia will jump in front of party member taking the entire damage while her condition is fair or better. Note: Antia's condition can be restored if given an Oatmeal Cookie Pie piece by a party member who uses their turn to do so. 2 of 3 Szalinski children saved! - Condition: Great - Condition: Great Party Leader, choose the order of action. Also choose Antia's target or it will default to target highest in enemy battle order. 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. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone has acted. QM Note: Any hit received by Antia causes her to lose one level of condition rating (KO-Poor-Fair-Good).

Results of Round One Battle versus Momma Scorpion >Alexis Fenral vs. Momma Scorpion - Aim >Alexis Fenral vs. Young Scorpion (C ) - Shield (Tripleshot) >Ellaria Arbour uses Item - Ladle of Goblin Gumbo >Ellaria Arbour vs. Young Scorpion (A) - Damage Tesni Hightribe vs. Young Scorpion (D) - Extra Critical Hit Hoke Ablesword vs. Young Scorpion (E) - Hit Haldor Skovgaard vs. Young Scorpion (B) - Critical Hit Antia Babyeater vs. Momma Scorpion - Hit Alexis takes aim on the momma scorpion. Spotting an opportunity to hit vulnerable targets, she switches targets and attacks young scorpions c, d, and e for 21 points of damage. Ellaria takes a sip from her ladle of goblin gumbo allowing a scorpion to get close. Tesni scores a massive hit on her target, almost ending its life. Vintul's ability to do double damage against vermin pays off as Hoke finishes young scorpion e. Haldor crushes his target as Antia nips at the mother scorpion. Haldor takes one point in damage from the poison in his system. One scorpion down, five to go. Enemies: Momma Scorpion - "I will consume you all!" Type: Vermin Level: 8 Health: 169/180 Special (1): Momma's Sting - Stings target for 25 damage Special (2): Consume Young - Eats one of her own young restoring herself to FULL health. Nothing happens if no young are available. Special (3): All Aboard! - Mother calls her young to climb on her back (back row). All her children receive half damage the next round Drops: Nothing. Young Scorpion (A) - "..." Type: Vermin Level: 5 Health: 80/80 Special: Final Sting - Stings target for 15 damage then dies. Drops: Nothing. Young Scorpion (B) - "..." Type: Vermin Level: 4 Health: 26/50 Special: Final Sting - Stings target for 15 damage then dies. Drops: Nothing. Young Scorpion (C ) - "..." Type: Vermin) Level: 6 Health: 79/100 Special: Final Sting - Stings target for 15 damage then dies. Drops: Nothing. Young Scorpion (D) - "..." Type: Vermin Level: 3 Health: 12/70 Special: Concentrated Toxin – Deals 7 damage and poisons target dealing 6 damage per round, beginning the next round Drops: Nothing. Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 13½ Barbarian (Party Leader) Power: 21 Health: 19/19 Gold: 160 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), Phoenix Essence, 3 Potions, Mead, 3 Venom, Ladle of Goblin Gumbo, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 10 Cleric ~Poisoned~ Power: 18 (17+1) Health: 17/18 Ether: 13/17 (14+3) Gold: 47 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Spiked Collar (Power+1), Lesser Ethereal Cloak (SP:1, +3 Ether), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Potion, Tonic, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 13½ Ranger *Hastened* Power: 21 Health: 17/17 Gold: 62 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:8, Lightning), Quickdraw Quiver(Haste), Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Potion, Tonic, 2 Venom, Pickax, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP:7), Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether), Opal, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 10½ Cleric ~Afraid~ + *Hastened* Power: 20 Health: 15/18 Ether: 7/14 Gold: 132 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 3 Tonics, Potion, Phoenix Essence, Lightning Bomb, Water Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magic Compass, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 10½ Knight Power: 18 Health: 21/21 (20+1) Gold: 216 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Warrior's Treads(SP:2,Health+1), Cultist Hat, Emerald, 4x Potion, Nostrum, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, 1x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Antia Babyeater Level 3 Vermin Health: Good/Good Special: When any scorpion's damaging special is activated Antia will jump in front of party member taking the entire damage while her condition is fair or better. Note: Antia's condition can be restored if given an Oatmeal Cookie Pie piece by a party member who uses their turn to do so. 2 of 3 Szalinski children saved! - Condition: Great - Condition: Great Party Leader, choose the order of action. Also choose Antia's target or it will default to target highest in enemy battle order. 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. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone has acted. QM Note: Any hit received by Antia causes her to lose one level of condition rating (KO-Poor-Fair-Good).

First you think a fight is unwinnable because you don't have a mage and now this? I can't win with you. If you didn't pick up the ant I'm sure there'd have been even more whining and I didn't want to hear it. You'll have enough to worry about in the final fight. If you truly wanted suspense, you'd have told your party to put down the compass. That thing's been telling you where to go the whole time.

OOC: Oh, I see! Sorry to hear that though. :-/ - "Antia...no. I'm so disillusioned right now."

Yes, I like the image as well. Cool fight and nice job on the centaur girl.

Tesni gives two pieces of oatmeal cookie to everyone with the exception of Hoke who she hands one. She takes a lead position with the elven ranger Alexis close by. The children are riding on Antia and are in great spirits as the clerics walk alongside them. Hoke walks behind the party protecting their rear while looking to the surroundings for a possible orcish ambush. The party comes upon a large scorpion. From its appearance it seems the creature has been walking in one of the Szalinski childrens' paints. The feedback from the chemical and mystical properties of Moranis's experiments allow the scorpion mother and her older children to speak perfect common. "ANTIA! You dare come to my lair again after I caught you eating my children! And you've brought reinforcements?! These creatures are also covered in the stench of dead baby scorpion blood. I will kill you all!" The party looks incredulously at Antia who does what could only be interpreted as a shrug. Results of Shrinking Sickness in Battle versus Scorpion Mother: Haldor Skovgaard - Poisoned Ellaria Arbour - Afraid The creepy crawlies skittering around trigger the afraid side effect in Ellaria, causing her to cower in the back row. Haldor feels the bile in his stomach rising as he becomes poisoned. PREPARE FOR BATTLE! Enemies: Momma Scorpion - "DIE!" Type: Vermin Level: 8 Health: 180/180 Special (1): Momma's Sting - Stings target for 25 damage Special (2): Consume Young - Eats one of her own young restoring herself to FULL health. Nothing happens if no young are available. Special (3): All Aboard! - Mother calls her young to climb on her back (back row). All her children receive half damage the next round Drops: Nothing. Young Scorpion (A) - "These things look sort of like the other ones." Type: Vermin Level: 5 Health: 80/80 Special: Final Sting - Stings target for 15 damage then dies. Drops: Nothing. Young Scorpion (B) - "At least those greenskins made nice with us." Type: Vermin Level: 4 Health: 50/50 Special: Final Sting - Stings target for 15 damage then dies. Drops: Nothing. Young Scorpion (C ) - "Yeah, they made a deal with mom." Type: Vermin) Level: 6 Health: 100/100 Special: Final Sting - Stings target for 15 damage then dies. Drops: Nothing. Young Scorpion (D) - "These things just killed our baby siblings without remorse!" Type: Vermin Level: 3 Health: 70/70 Special: Concentrated Toxin – Deals 7 damage and poisons target dealing 6 damage per round, beginning the next round Drops: Nothing. Young Scorpion (E) - "I'm hungry." Type: Vermin Level: 5 Health: 40/40 Special: Concentrated Toxin – Deals 7 damage and poisons target dealing 6 damage per round, beginning the next round Drops: Nothing. Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 13½ Barbarian (Party Leader) Power: 21 Health: 19/19 Gold: 160 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), Phoenix Essence, 3 Potions, Mead, 3 Venom, Ladle of Goblin Gumbo, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 10 Cleric ~Poisoned~ Power: 18 (17+1) Health: 18/18 Ether: 13/17 (14+3) Gold: 47 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Spiked Collar (Power+1), Lesser Ethereal Cloak (SP:1, +3 Ether), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Potion, Tonic, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 13½ Ranger *Hastened* Power: 21 Health: 17/17 Gold: 62 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:8, Lightning), Quickdraw Quiver(Haste), Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Potion, Tonic, 2 Venom, Pickax, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP:7), Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether), Opal, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 10½ Cleric ~Afraid~ Power: 20 Health: 18/18 Ether: 7/14 Gold: 132 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 3 Tonics, Potion, Phoenix Essence, Lightning Bomb, Water Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magic Compass, Ladle of Goblin Gumbo, 2x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 10½ Knight Power: 18 Health: 21/21 (20+1) Gold: 216 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Warrior's Treads(SP:2,Health+1), Cultist Hat, Emerald, 4x Potion, Nostrum, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, 1x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Antia Babyeater Level 3 Vermin Health: Good/Good Special: When any scorpion's damaging special is activated Antia will jump in front of party member taking the entire damage while her condition is fair or better. Note: Antia's condition can be restored if given an Oatmeal Cookie Pie piece by a party member who uses their turn to do so. 2 of 3 Szalinski children saved! - Condition: Great - Condition: Great Party Leader, choose the order of action. Also choose Antia's target. 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. Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone has acted. QM Note: Any hit received by Antia causes her to lose one level of condition rating (KO-Poor-Fair-Good). Let's go team! Must beat Nyx to 15. ;)

Antia immediately recovers and hops to her feet. "Ah, much better. You have my thanks. Mind if I tag along with you guys for awhile? Just until I'm back to 100%." ANTIA JOINS THE PARTY! Antia Level 3 Vermin Health: Good/Good Special: When a scorpion's special is activated Antia will jump in front of party member taking the entire damage while her condition is fair or better. Note: Antia's condition can be restored if given an Oatmeal Cookie Pie piece by a party member who uses their turn to do so. One piece of cookie pie down and with Antia in tow, the party is now ready to explore the final area of the map.

OOC: I don't think she'll be seen outside of the quest... Hoke uses his shovel and finds a potion which he quickly pockets before the party begins to walk back to the area where they found Antia. Updated Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 13½ Barbarian (Party Leader) Power: 21 Health: 19/19 Gold: 160 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), Phoenix Essence, 3 Potions, Mead, 3 Venom, Ladle of Goblin Gumbo, 10x Oatmeal Cookie Pie Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 10 Cleric ~Shrinking Sickness~ Power: 18 (17+1) Health: 18/18 Ether: 13/17 (14+3) Gold: 47 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Spiked Collar (Power+1), Lesser Ethereal Cloak (SP:1, +3 Ether), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Potion, Tonic, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 13½ Ranger *Hastened* Power: 21 Health: 17/17 Gold: 62 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:8, Lightning), Quickdraw Quiver(Haste), Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Potion, Tonic, 2 Venom, Pickax, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP:7), Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether), Opal Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 10½ Cleric ~Shrinking Sickness~ Power: 20 Health: 18/18 Ether: 7/14 Gold: 132 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 3 Tonics, Potion, Phoenix Essence, Lightning Bomb, Water Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magic Compass, Ladle of Goblin Gumbo Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 10½ Knight Power: 18 Health: 21/21 (20+1) Gold: 216 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Warrior's Treads(SP:2,Health+1), Cultist Hat, Emerald, 4x Potion, Nostrum, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope 2 of 3 Szalinski children saved! - Condition: Great - Condition: Great - "Nico's fine. Let's go help that superbug!" The heroes retrace their steps and talk amongst themeselves before reaching Antia. Translated: "You're back?"

The heroes chase after the boy and come across an enormous blue brick. Lying next to it is a gigantic oatmeal cookie pie. Hoke walks around the cookie pie and discovers three tonics and two potions. Upon closer inspection, Oliveri finds a nostrum. The party decides to take ten pieces from the seemingly unending supply of oatmeal cookie pie. - "Nice. Thanks dad." Party Leader, how will these items be divided? 10x Piece of Oatmeal Cookie Pie (quest item) – Restores target NPC to GOOD condition. Expires upon quest completion. 3x Tonic - Restores 5 ether to the target. Nostrum - Causes the lucky-effect, allowing the target to roll the battle die twice and get the better result of the two for the duration of one battle. 2x Potion - Restores 10 health to the target.

OOC: Oh no, Ellaria! :( Alexis relays her leader's words of encouragement to the ant but is unsure if Antia heard the message over her snoring. The party leaves point 2 and proceeds to go to point 4, hoping to find the orc camp and free the remaining Szalinski youngin' quickly. Ameli seems to be returning to her old self as she moves closer to Haldor. Who knows what was up her butt! "Ameli Skovgaard...mmmhm. I like the sound of that. How many children should we have? Do you even have a place to live? I want to live in a home built in the Derfelcadarn style either here or in lovely Avalonia. Wherever that is. I just heard it was nice. Do you think father should know about us right away? Well duh, of course he should since we're getting married once we're out of here. You do want to marry me, don't you? I can't wait to see Heroica Hall! You know my little brother here wants to be a hero like you. You're such a good role model for him, Haldor. You're going to be the perfect father one day." The party continues and reaches the area where they faced the elf-hating ranger. Signs of battle could still be seen in the dirt with multiple tracks and a scorch mark where Ignis Fatuus lit the ranger's hound alight. The surrounding trees/grassblades were bent and broken from Haldor's chase of the orc through the brush. Our heroes approach an intersection when Oliveri notices something. "Hey, what's that?!" Before anyone can react, the adventurous gnomish youth runs down the path towards point 3! Will the party follow the gnomish youth or continue with their plan to reach point 4 and leave the boy to his fate?

Alexis communicates with the creepy huge bug-thingy. Translated: "Thank you for expending your ether on me. I feel better but am too weak to stand. What strange looking creatures you are. Do not be alarmed. I couldn't hurt you if I wanted to. My name is Antia. I'm just a bit tired. I was minding my own business when a massive scorpion attacked me for no reason. I barely escaped with my life." The ant coughs before continuing. "I'm in poor condition right now but my strength will return if you bring me a sugary treat. Perhaps I could even return the favor sometime." The ant lies on the ground and falls asleep. What will the party do?

OOC: The other Phoenix Essence is distributed automatically to Hoke. Updated Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 13½ Barbarian (Party Leader) Power: 21 Health: 19/19 Gold: 160 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), Phoenix Essence, 2 Potions, Mead, 3 Venom, Ladle of Goblin Gumbo Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 10 Cleric ~Shrinking Sickness~ Power: 18 (17+1) Health: 18/18 Ether: 13/17 (14+3) Gold: 47 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Spiked Collar (Power+1), Lesser Ethereal Cloak (SP:1, +3 Ether), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Potion, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 13½ Ranger *Hastened* Power: 21 Health: 17/17 Gold: 62 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:8, Lightning), Quickdraw Quiver(Haste), Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Potion, 2 Venom, Pickax, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP:7), Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether), Opal Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 10½ Cleric ~Shrinking Sickness~ Power: 20 Health: 18/18 Ether: 8/14 Gold: 132 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 2 Tonics, Potion, Phoenix Essence, Lightning Bomb, Water Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magic Compass, Ladle of Goblin Gumbo Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 10½ Knight Power: 18 Health: 21/21 (20+1) Gold: 216 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Warrior's Treads(SP:2,Health+1), Cultist Hat, Emerald, 2x Potion, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope 2 of 3 Szalinski children saved! - Condition: Great - Condition: Great Ameli waves off Haldor's question as if she doesn't want to be bothered. The heroes continue to the agreed upon location and come across a large ant that appears to be wounded. It doesn't seem to be hostile. What will the party do?

"Oh, thank you! I can't believe I forgot all about my favorite hat. All the excitement from this adventure made me forget. My friends back home are going to be so so so jealous." Oliveri dons his favorite hat while the party looks to him expectantly. "Ah, that's better. I feel great!...what? Didn't I give you that quiver already. The young gnome digs in his pocket and removes an opal. "Here's a flawed gem my pops discarded. The opal functions like any other but my dad only uses perfect gemstones for his creations." Party Leader, who will receive this item? Opal – Enables ice-elemental spells. Our heroes walk to the closest unexplored area. Ameli is noticeably avoiding Haldor as she is walking as far away from the cleric as possible. The party reach their destination and discover two potions and two phoenix essences Szalinski shrunk down with the Microfigunator 7268. The gnomish inventor spared no expense when it came to the rescue of his children. Party Leader, how will these items be divided? 2x Phoenix Essence – Revives a fallen ally with full health during a battle. 2x Potion - Restores 10 health to the target.

Giving up after not finding the skarkling merchant Gurnam in the large city, En Sabah Nur returned to the Hall. He looked at the current sign-ups. "Hm..." He walked to the library and looked through the archived quests before heading back to the questboard. "The other Heroica mages are still in far off lands. I wonder if I'd be able to survive such epics. Hope they haven't run into much trouble." He walked up the stairs, his stomach growling. "If they don't get back soon, I'll be Hall's only choice for a spell thrower." En Sabah Nur grinned.