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Results of Round Two Battle versus Maa'ri Melee >Alexis Fenral vs. Maa'ri Rogue - Hit/ Miss (Sentinel in Training) >Alexis Fenral vs. Maa'ri Rogue - Damage Ellaria Arbour vs. Maa'ri Rogue - Special Damage Ellaria Arbour vs. Maa'ri Rogue - Hit/ Miss (Sentinel in Training) Tesni Hightribe vs. Maa'ri Rogue - Miss Hoke Ablesword vs. Maa'ri Rogue - Damage Haldor Skovgaard vs. Maa'ri Rogue - Shield (Miracle) Maa'ri Warrior - Free Hit against Alexis The orc rogue sprints for the crying gnomeling. Alexis celebrates as she releases her shot at the back of the fleeing orc. Unfortunately the orc's partner dives to cover her escape and the arrow sticks harmlessly in his shield. Astonished that she missed her target, the elf gives a quizzical look as the warrior grins from behind his shield. In a stunning display of speed and agility, the orc rogue abruptly stops from her sprint, pivots and runs up the back of the warrior before leaping from his shoulders towards the ranger in what must be an often practiced move. Alexis manages to stumble backward as the rogue flies towards her scoring a minor hit. As soon as her feet touch the ground, the orc continues her assualt by attempting to poison Ellaria who is standing nearby. The application is a success but unknown the to the rogue, her efforts were wasted on the cleric. Ellaria, taking advantage of her proximity to the rogue, takes a swing. Unfortunately the warrior is there once again to protect his partner's escape. Tesni and Hoke rush the rogue but she speedily dances past them, evading the barbarian's strike before somersaulting over the warrior and stabbing him from behind. Her precision allows her dagger to find its way under Hoke's armor. He feels the full effect of her strike. Haldor can only heal his friends to full health as the party watches the rogue pick up young Nico and head into the brush. The warrior takes advantage of the party's pause to bash Alexis with his shield. Haldor takes one point of damage from the poison. One enemy remains and a child has been lost. Enemies: Maa'ri Warrior- "Once he's been secured, us will come for that one you have. Unless me can get him now." Type: Humanoid Level: 5 Health: 120/130 Special (1): Sentinel in Training – Protects party from next two attacks. Special (2): Cleave - Hits all targets in the front row for 3 damage. Special (3): Taunt - Forces all party members to attack him the next round. Drops: 50 gold, Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1) Note: Warrior is heavily armored, SP:10! Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 12½ Barbarian (Party Leader) Power: 20 Health: 18/18 Gold: 130 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, 3 Venom, Jester Hat(quest item) Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 7 Cleric ~Poisoned~ Power: 15 (14+1) Health: 14/15 Ether: 11/11 Gold: 37 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Spiked Collar (Power+1), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 12½ Ranger *Hastened* Power: 20 Health: 13/16 Gold: 52 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 Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 9 Cleric ~Shrinking Sickness~ + *Hastened* Power: 19 Health: 17/17 Ether: 9/13 Gold: 102 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 1 Potion, 2 Tonics, Phoenix Essence, Lightning Bomb, Water Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Ladle of Goblin Gumbo(Haste for one battle, expires at end of quest), Magic Compass Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 9 Knight Power: 17 Health: 18/18 Gold: 186 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Cultist Hat, Emerald, Potion x2, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope 1 of 3 Szalinski children saved! - Condition: Good 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 have acted. QM Note: Yay! This makes up for Alexis not shooting the kid in the head! Go bad guys!

The warrior moves closer to the rogue. - "That cleric is a clever one. Should have spoke up sooner, girl." - "Dey won't get passed me shield." - "Nico! We're coming!"

Results of Round One Battle versus Maa'ri Melee >Alexis Fenral vs. Maa'ri Rogue - Shield (Tripleshot) >Alexis Fenral vs. Maa'ri Rogue - Special Damage (Sidestep) Tesni Hightribe vs. Maa'ri Rogue - Extra Critical Hit/ Miss (Sidestep) Hoke Ablesword vs. Maa'ri Rogue - Critical Hit Haldor Skovgaard vs. Maa'ri Warrior - Special Damage (Sentinel in Training) Ellaria Arbour uses Item - Ladle of Goblin Gumbo Ellaria Arbour vs. Maa'ri Rogue - Shield (Miracle) The battle versus the melee members of the Maa'ri commences. Alexis starts things off by shooting three arrows in succession. Two hit the rogue for a total of 40 damage and the other hits the warrior for 20. The plated tank's armor reduces that damage by half. Alexis's new quiver allows her to attack once more. The enemy rogue, learning from her mistake quickly sidesteps the next attack in the form of what surely would have been a life-ending strike from the barbarian had it connected. Ablesword takes advantage of Tesni's distraction and scores a critical hit on the rogue for 25 damage. Haldor, not used to being able to speak, attempts to engage the orc warrior. Not taking any chances, the battle veteren raises his shield to protect himself and/or his partner from the next two incoming attacks. Ellaria takes a sip from a ladle of Goblin Gumbo and restores everyone to full health. Haldor takes one point of damage due to the poisoned effect from Szalinski's ray gun. Both enemy combatants remain. Will the party stop the rogue in time? Enemies: Maa'ri Warrior- "Me won't let me comrade fall!" Type: Humanoid Level: 5 Health: 120/130 Special (1): Sentinel in Training – Protects party from next two attacks. Special (2): Cleave - Hits all targets in the front row for 3 damage. Special (3): Taunt - Forces all party members to attack him the next round. Drops: 50 gold, Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1) Note: Warrior is heavily armored, SP:10! Maa'ri Rogue- "The brat is mine!!" Type: Humanoid Level: 4 Health: 45/110 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! Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 12½ Barbarian (Party Leader) Power: 20 Health: 18/18 Gold: 130 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, 3 Venom, Jester Hat(quest item) Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 7 Cleric ~Poisoned~ Power: 15 (14+1) Health: 14/15 Ether: 11/11 Gold: 37 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Spiked Collar (Power+1), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 12½ Ranger *Hastened* Power: 20 Health: 16/16 Gold: 52 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 Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 9 Cleric ~Shrinking Sickness~ + *Hastened* Power: 19 Health: 17/17 Ether: 9/13 Gold: 102 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 1 Potion, 2 Tonics, Phoenix Essence, Lightning Bomb, Water Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Ladle of Goblin Gumbo(Haste for one battle, expires at end of quest), Magic Compass Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 9 Knight Power: 17 Health: 18/18 Gold: 186 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Cultist Hat, Emerald, Potion x2, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope 1 of 3 Szalinski children saved! - Condition: Good 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 have acted. QM Note: ATTENTION HEROES! The rogue will flee the battle at the beginning of round 3 and capture the crying gnomeling if not KO'd. Enemies will use specials in order listed.

Thanks. They're meant to distract from my lack of MOCs.

Heh yeah good questions. I roleplayed I laid the Diadem on my head under my bandana under my helmet. Dunno if allowed to do that though.

Chromeknight For a hastened hero, do they attack twice in a row or is their second attack reserved for after everyone has attacked in the battle order?

How does the haste effect work? Unless told otherwise, I am going to treat it like a free hit against target instead of a second /roll. I don't think it'd be fair if a situation arose where a party was hit by a devasting aoe they could recover from in the next round but have their opportunity to heal up in that round taken away by a hastened ally who rolled the aoe on their second attack that ends up KO'ing the entire party.

"Like me said already. Dem fantatics am insane and tuffer dan us. Us tried to fight dem and failed. Maybe Heroica heroes could help but us no can wait that long." The orc leader eyes Oliveri. "Me see you find a youngling. This crying one is ours. We see him first. Of course we need all to get reward. We fight you for dat one hiding back dere." Oliveri moves closer to Ellaria as the orc looks in his direction. The orc rogue began pacing behind the warrior. "Me friend am very fast. Her will flee at da beginning of round 3 and will take the crybaby back to our camp." The warrior stretches his neck as he looks through the party. "You no travel wit rogue so none of you quick enough to flee and catch her to fight her one on one. 'Nuff talk. You give us Szinskee youngin' now." Results of Shrinking Sickness in Battle versus Maa'ri Ranger: Haldor Skovgaard - Poisoned Ellaria Arbour - No effect Hoke Ablesword - Cured! A queasy feeling takes over Haldor as the Shrinking Sickness effects kick in. Ellaria looks down at her hands waiting for something to happen but she feels fine. Hoke feels slightly lighter on his feet as if a great weight has been lifted. PREPARE FOR BATTLE! Enemies: Maa'ri Warrior- "Am sorry but us need money." Type: Humanoid Level: 5 Health: 130/130 Special: Sentinel in Training – Protects party from next two attacks. Cleave - Hits all targets in the front row for 3 damage. Taunt - Forces all party members to attack him the next round. Drops: 50 gold, Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1) Note: Warrior is heavily armored, SP:10! Maa'ri Rogue- "..." Type: Humanoid Level: 4 Health: 110/110 Special: Sidestep – Receives no damage from next attack. 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. 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! Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 12½ Barbarian (Party Leader) Power: 20 Health: 18/18 Gold: 130 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, 3 Venom, Jester Hat(quest item) Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 7 Cleric ~Poisoned~ Power: 15 (14+1) Health: 15/15 Ether: 11/11 Gold: 37 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Spiked Collar (Power+1), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 12½ Ranger *Hastened* Power: 20 Health: 16/16 Gold: 52 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 Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 9 Cleric ~Shrinking Sickness~ Power: 19 Health: 17/17 Ether: 9/13 Gold: 102 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 1 Potion, 2 Tonics, Phoenix Essence, Lightning Bomb, Water Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, 2x Ladle of Goblin Gumbo(Haste for one battle, expires at end of quest), Magic Compass Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 9 Knight Power: 17 Health: 15/18 Gold: 186 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Cultist Hat, Emerald, Potion x2, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope 1 of 3 Szalinski children saved! - Condition: Good 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 have acted. QM Note: ATTENTION HEROES! The rogue will flee the battle at the beginning of round 3 and capture the crying gnomeling if not KO'd. Enemies will use specials in order listed.

Oliveri mouthes the word 'Nico' and attempts to go to his brother. Ellaria quickly and gently restrains him. "Well met. Me am leader of da Maa'ri Clan. Us need dis job to pay ransom fer our families. Me two youngins, her sister and us mage's nephew all get caught by a splinter faction of Ennoc worshipers. Dem zealots tink all non-humans be evil. Absurd. The helmeted orc reads the party's faces and comments on his teammates. You see da ranger, him familee all dead long time. Da Twins have each udder. Dey no understand how us feel but come along to help team. Us tried to free our kin but us failed multapul times. Us have no choice but to pay so need money. Szinskee pay us good coin to find him youngins. Him tell us him might send you if us fail though." How will the party respond to this proud warrior's sad tale?

The knight's words fall upon deaf ears as Haldor has an intense mystical episode. After things settle the party decides to venture straight ahead. The heroes emerge from the brush. They see a small boy standing in the open, tears running down his face. An instant later, two orcs appear from the adjacent shrubbery. They are just as shocked as the party is to find the boy at the same time as their competition. The larger orc was heavily armored and carried a double bladed axe. He walked slowly towards the party with a surefooted warrior's gait. His companion was slighter in stature and stood silently measuring the party. She had twin shining daggers and a madness emanating from her eyes. What will the party do?

- "I don't know Mister but that was the coolest thing ever!" OOC: Please continue :)

Perhaps the greenskinned woman was right. It wasn't that he was unappreciative, it's that if earth was the element he was strongest in, water spells were his weakest subject. En Sabah Nur sighed as he walked back to the Hall. Hopefully he could find someone to retrain him in elements he was uncomfortable using. He was a mage after all. Nur entered the Hall and went to the questboard. He signed his name to Quest #13: The Darkstar. The Ziegfrieds would most likely be too preoccupied with restoring their loved one to worry about training a mage who specialized in one spell line. Maybe an associate of the Ziegfrieds would suffice.

Updated Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 12½ Barbarian (Party Leader) Power: 20 Health: 18/18 Gold: 130 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, 3 Venom, Jester Hat(quest item) Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 7 Cleric ~Shrinking Sickness~ Power: 15 (14+1) Health: 15/15 Ether: 11/11 Gold: 37 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Spiked Collar (Power+1), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 12½ Ranger *Hastened* Power: 20 Health: 16/16 Gold: 52 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 Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 9 Cleric ~Shrinking Sickness~ Power: 19 Health: 17/17 Ether: 9/13 Gold: 102 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 1 Potion, 2 Tonics, Phoenix Essence, Lightning Bomb, Water Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, 2x Ladle of Goblin Gumbo(Haste for one battle, expires at end of quest), Magic Compass Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 9 Knight ~Shrinking Sickness~ Power: 17 Health: 15/18 Gold: 186 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Cultist Hat, Emerald, Potion x2, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope 1 of 3 Szalinski children saved! - Condition: Good The elven ranger's compass points to the right so the party heads in that direction. After a brief jaunt, the path splits into three lanes, LEFT, STRAIGHT, and RIGHT. Alexis uses her compass again and it points to the right. Ellaria also uses her compass to double check but finds that hers points straight ahead. Both women are thinking of the children so what could it mean? Which way will the party go? QM Note: Please look over your stats. This should be correct now.

Item in inventory. Necklace...or bracelet.

Results of Round Three Battle versus Maa'ri Ranger Tesni Hightribe vs. Maa'ri Ranger - Special Damage (Blown Cover) Hoke Ablesword vs. Maa'ri Ranger - Hit >Alexis Fenral vs. Maa'ri Ranger - Damage Haldor Skovgaard vs. Maa'ri Ranger - Critical Hit Ellaria Arbour vs. Maa'ri Ranger - Damage The orcish archer comes out from his cover and kneels before his dog. Tears form in his eyes and he turns to the party. Before he can utter a curse, the encouraged warrior hits the ranger from behind. As he falls to the ground, the orc finds the strength to let loose two more arrows. One hits Ellaria and the other Alexis but she receives 5 damage as she's standing in the back row. The orc's biggest mistake the entire battle was ignoring the silent cleric's assault as he doesn't hear Haldor sneak up on him. Ellaria suffers one point of damage from the poison. One heavily wounded orc remains. Enemies: Maa'ri Ranger - "I...will not lose...to an elf." Type: Humanoid Level: 5 (10 vs. Elves) Health: 5/120 Special: Camouflage – Ranger retreats into the brush receiving half damage from attacks. Rain of Arrows - Shoots an arrow for 5 damage each, regardless of row to the first three targets in the battle order Blown Cover – Ranger reenters the field of combat, receiving full damage from attacks. Drops: 50 gold, Magic Compass Note: The orc's extreme hatred for the fey causes his normal attack to do double damage against elves in the party! Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 12 Barbarian (Party Leader) Power: 20 Health: 8/18 Gold: 110 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, Venom Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 6 Cleric ~Sealed~ Power: 13 Health: 14/14 Ether: 10/10 Gold: 17 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 12 Ranger Power: 20 Health: 6/16 Gold: 32 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:8, Lightning), Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Potion, Venom, Pickax, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP:7), Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 8 Cleric ~Poisoned~ Power: 18 Health: 8/16 Ether: 10/12 Gold: 82 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 1 Potion, 2 Tonics, Phoenix Essence, Lightning Bomb, Water Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, 2x Ladle of Goblin Gumbo(Haste for one battle, expires at end of quest) Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 8 Knight ~Encouraged~ Power: 32 (16) Health: 14/17 Gold: 166 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Cultist Hat, Emerald, Potion x2, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope QM Note: Since one enemy remains at low health and the party isn't in danger of dying, the round shall be played automatically. Results of Round Four Battle versus Maa'ri Ranger Tesni Hightribe vs. Maa'ri Ranger - Critical Hit Hoke Ablesword vs. Maa'ri Ranger - Critical Hit >Alexis Fenral vs. Maa'ri Ranger - Damage Haldor Skovgaard vs. Maa'ri Ranger - Critical Hit Ellaria Arbour vs. Maa'ri Ranger - Special Damage With a dark aura emanating from her heavily muscled form, the barbarian woman slowly approaches the orc archer. Without remorse she finishes her target. Ellaria takes a final point of damage from her stomach bug as the poison fades. Haldor's mouth opens up and Hoke returns to normal. THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS! All party members gain a level of experience with the exception of Alexis and Tesni who gain half a level. The party receives 100 gold, a Spiked Collar and a Magic Compass. Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 12½ Barbarian (Party Leader) Power: 20 Health: 18/18 Gold: 110 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, Venom Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 7 Cleric ~Shrinking Sickness~ Power: 14 Health: 15/15 Ether: 11/11 Gold: 17 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 12½ Ranger Power: 20 Health: 6/16 Gold: 32 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:8, Lightning), Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Potion, Venom, Pickax, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP:7), Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 9 Cleric ~Shrinking Sickness~ Power: 19 Health: 8/17 Ether: 11/13 Gold: 82 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 1 Potion, 2 Tonics, Phoenix Essence, Lightning Bomb, Water Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, 2x Ladle of Goblin Gumbo(Haste for one battle, expires at end of quest) Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 9 Knight ~Shrinking Sickness~ Power: 17 Health: 15/18 Gold: 166 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Cultist Hat, Emerald, Potion x2, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope Party Leader, how will these items be distributed? 100 gold Magic Compass - Allows the hero to know the right direction. Spiked Collar (Power +1) - A spiked dog collar that grants a power increase. Just when the heroes think the orc is defeated, he rises to use a smoke bomb. The party coughs as they're enveloped in smoke. When it clears the orc and his hound are gone. Ellaria frees Oliveri. "Wow, that was great! I'm feeling really good about you accepting the challenge. Thanks a lot for saving me but I had him right where I wanted him! Don't worry about me guys, as much as I want to help, I'm mature enough to know I'd just get in the way. Whenever there's a fight, I'll hide someplace out of the way. Here's that quiver as promised. Dumb orc, he was so easy to fool." OLIVERI JOINS THE PARTY! 1 of 3 Szalinski children saved! - Condition: Good Quickdraw Quiver - (Permanent Haste effect, suitable for Rangers) The path ahead opens STRAIGHT and to the RIGHT. What will party do next?

I share all of these thoughts exactly. Well done, Zepher. I thought the loot and type of fights fit the storyline perfectly. In my current quest some very nice items will drop as the opposing party is supposed to be on par with Heroica heroes in skill, gear and ability. The type of loot should fit the quest. What I most enjoyed about the arena quest is how you permanently affected some of the characters' demeanors. It seems a few are a bit dejected and less cocky than before the quest. Others are even more eager to prove themselves now. Good stuff for character development.

QM Note: You were hit by his normal attack for 5 damage then again by his special attack for 5 damage.

Hahaha very cool JohnPaul.Bombs away!

Results of Round Two Battle versus Maa'ri Ranger Tesni Hightribe vs. Maa'ri Ranger - Damage Hoke Ablesword vs. Maa'ri Ranger - Special Damage (Rain of Arrows) >Alexis Fenral vs. Maa'ri Hound - Critical Hit Haldor Skovgaard vs. Maa'ri Ranger - Critical Hit Ellaria Arbour vs. Maa'ri Hound - Hit With heads on a swivel, Hoke and Tesni still can't find the orc ranger. From cover the orc unleashes four arrows. One hits the barbarian's leg as another grazes her arm. Hoke is also struck but his shield mitigates the damage. The enemy archer's precision allows him to hit Alexis for full damage even though she's standing in the back row. Alexis recovers and ever the advocate for animal cruelty, scores a critical hit on the hound. The mutt looks betrayed as it retreats from the elf. The silent cleric, still in pursuit of the orc in the brush persists with his wild assault and clips his target. The hound continues to limp backward right into the poisoned cleric. Ellaria raises Ignis Fatuus high and cracks it on the canine's skull. Blood squirts onto the cleric's face. The hound is still mobile as Ignis Fatuus sets his fur alight. Ever the experienced warrior, the archer's dog stops, drops and rolls, extinguishing the flame before he collaspes. Ellaria takes one point of damage from the shrinking sickness effect but it doesn't register as her adrenaline is still pumping. The orc ranger remains. And he is pissed. Enemies: Maa'ri Ranger - "What the hell did you do to my dog?!" Type: Humanoid ~Camouflaged~ Level: 5 (10 vs. Elves) Health: 57/120 Special: Camouflage – Ranger retreats into the brush receiving half damage from attacks. Rain of Arrows - Shoots an arrow for 5 damage each, regardless of row to the first three targets in the battle order Blown Cover – Ranger reenters the field of combat, receiving full damage from attacks. Drops: 50 gold, Magic Compass Note: The orc's extreme hatred for the fey causes his normal attack to do double damage against elves in the party! Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 12 Barbarian (Party Leader) Power: 20 Health: 8/18 Gold: 110 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, Venom Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 6 Cleric ~Sealed~ Power: 13 Health: 14/14 Ether: 10/10 Gold: 17 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 12 Ranger Power: 20 Health: 11/16 Gold: 32 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:8, Lightning), Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Potion, Venom, Pickax, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP:7), Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 8 Cleric ~Poisoned~ Power: 18 Health: 14/16 Ether: 10/12 Gold: 82 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 1 Potion, 2 Tonics, Phoenix Essence, Lightning Bomb, Water Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, 2x Ladle of Goblin Gumbo(Haste for one battle, expires at end of quest) Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 8 Knight ~Encouraged~ Power: 32 (16) Health: 14/17 Gold: 166 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Cultist Hat, Emerald, Potion x2, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope 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 have acted. QM Note: Specials occur in order listed.

Sorry to cause controversy but the orc really hates elves! It's only his normal attack (roll of 5) that hits for double damage. Does no one think of the poor npc enemies? The only thing unfair in this game is the players with their double damage dealing gems! Again, I didn't mean it to be a big deal, just for this one fight. I do like the idea of a 'Non-humans Only' quest. That would be fun to follow. Oh and btw WBD started the race thing with his orc drinks. If Cronk took one he wouldn't lose 2 health.

En Sabah Nur nodded at the naga. "Ah, a much more fitting appearance. Thank you for your assistance. This should be all I need to apply my earthen magic to the spell scrolls." Nur skims briefly over the note. "Mmhm. I can cloud an opponent's vision with dust...or fill their mouth with an unending supply of rocks to prevent spell casting. Yes, this should work out nicely. I am glad we could help each other out. Your items shall be safe in my possession."

En Sabah Nur returned to the Hall from the marketplace. He saw his elven questmate still recounting the latest mission before sitting at a corner table.

"Very well. Let us begin!" Results of Round One Battle versus Maa'ri Ranger Tesni Hightribe vs. Maa'ri Ranger - Hit Hoke Ablesword vs. Maa'ri Ranger - Special Damage (Camouflage) >Alexis Fenral vs. Maa'ri Hound - Critical Hit Haldor Skovgaard vs. Maa'ri Ranger - Critical Hit Ellaria Arbour vs. Maa'ri Hound - Shield (Miracle) Tesni rushes the orc ranger and scores a hit. Her blade's dark energy damages the ranger further. No longer underestimating his opponent, the orc retreats into the brush before Hoke can connect with his sword. The hound wimpers as the elf ranger lands a critical strike. Haldor chases the ranger into the trees and swings at him. He scores what would have been a devastating hit but the surrounding brush slows his swing, halving the damage. Ellaria prays to Sylvania and restores the party's health to full before suffering one point in damage from her poisoned condition. Both enemies remain. Enemies: Maa'ri Ranger - "You won't be as lucky next round." Type: Humanoid ~Camouflaged~ Level: 5 (10 vs. Elves) Health: 67/120 Special: Camouflage – Ranger retreats into the brush receiving half damage from attacks. Rain of Arrows - Shoots an arrow for 5 damage each, regardless of row to the first three targets in the battle order Blown Cover – Ranger reenters the field of combat, receiving full damage from attacks. Drops: 50 gold, Magic Compass Note: The orc's extreme hatred for the fey causes his normal attack to do double damage against elves in the party! Maa'ri Hound Type: Beast Level: 3 Health: 52/80 Special: Charge – Damages all targets for 4 damage regardless of row. Bite - Hound bites and tears at the target inflicting 2 initial damage and causing a bleed effect of 1 damage/round Questionable Loyalty - Alexis's talk has confused the hound. 50/50 chance of attacking orc ranger for 4 damage. Drops: 50 gold, Spiked Collar(Power +1) Party: Tesni Hightribe (played by Peppermint_M) Level 12 Barbarian (Party Leader) Power: 20 Health: 18/18 Gold: 110 Inventory: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 8, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Training Spear (WP: 2), Training Morning Star (WP: 2), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Meads, Venom Haldor Skovgaard (played by Scorpiox) Level 6 Cleric ~Sealed~ Power: 13 Health: 14/14 Ether: 10/10 Gold: 17 Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:7), Frying Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Remedy, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) Level 12 Ranger Power: 20 Health: 16/16 Gold: 32 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:8, Lightning), Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Potion, Venom, Pickax, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone, Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP:7), Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass Ellaria Arbour (played by Sandy) Level 8 Cleric ~Poisoned~ Power: 18 Health: 15/16 Ether: 10/12 Gold: 82 Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10, fire-elemental), 1 Potion, 2 Tonics, Phoenix Essence, Lightning Bomb, Water Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, 2x Ladle of Goblin Gumbo(Haste for one battle, expires at end of quest) Hoke Ablesword (played by UsernameMDM) Level 8 Knight ~Encouraged~ Power: 32 (16) Health: 17/17 Gold: 166 Inventory: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 8, wind), Kriegsmesser (Long Sword: WP 3), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 2), Cultist Hat, Emerald, Potion x2, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope 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 have acted. QM Note: Specials occur in order listed.

The orc smirked. "You appear a bit, mannish in stature, Barbarian. Are you sure your momma's not an orc? Ah, the twins taught me that one...So, who will you send first to face me party leader?"

"Greetings Elphaba. I'll take a Scroll of Sealing and Scroll of Blindness for 100 gold." Nur's pouch was now empty and he thought about partaking in another quest. "Would ye be interested in a trade? This cool and lovely aquamarine for a red hot ruby."