Heroica RPG - Quest #31: Lions and Lambs

[Flipz]

"Isabella, could you please take Pikeman B? We'd much appreciate it."

OOC: 24 hours have passed since the last battle round was posted. If you want to autoplay (I certainly wouldn't mind), Knyghton will always use his crossbow from the Back Row on the enemy with the least health, unless an enemy would otherwise remain untargeted. Arthur will use the Healing Staff from the Back Row on whichever ally has the lowest Health; if no ally is hurt, he'll instead physically attack from the Front Row with his Cultist Staff.

Edited June 1, 2012 by Flipz

[Brickdoctor]

Results of Round Six of the Battle of Fort Drakon:

>Arthur Justus Regulus VII uses a Healing Staff on Count Lewis Knyghton - Heal More ([5*2]+11=21 Health)

>Skrall vs. Rogue Lion Pikeman A - Aim ([8*3]-2=24 Damage)

Alexandre le Chevalier does nothing.

Isabella del Toboso vs. Rogue Lion Pikeman B - Damage (10-1=9 Damage)

>Count Lewis Knyghton vs. Rogue Lion Pikeman B - Disable (1+12-2=11 Damage)

>Luke heals himself - Heal Less (17=17 Health)

Arthur, you notice that Count Lewis is breathing heavily and clearly hurt from his encounter with the nimble pikeman, and you restore all his Health. Skrall, not wanting to hit your allies, you carefully take Aim and fire at Pikeman A. Isabella, you try to sneak in again, but Pikeman B has had enough and uses his longer pike to stab you and keep you at a distance where you can't hit him. Count Lewis, refreshed by Arthur's healing, you strike the arm of the surprised Pikeman B. Luke, you heal yourself.

"Pikeman A looks like he's backing up to the Back Row. The battle continues."

Enemies:

Rogue Lion Pikeman A

*Back Row*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

10

Health:

11/50

Defense:

2

Special:

Stick Together

- All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round, but also making them unable to deal Free Hits.

Drops: nothing

Rogue Lion Pikeman B

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

10

Health:

10/50

Defense:

2

Special:

Stick Together

- All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round, but also making them unable to deal Free Hits.

Drops: nothing

Party:

Skrall

, Level 17 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader*

*Favors Humanoid Enemies*

Power:

25

Health:

20/30

Defense:

0

Gold:

19

Inventory:

Heavy Crossbow (WP: 8; Knock-back)

, Hunter's Crossbow (WP: 10; +4 vs. Beasts), Potion, Tonic, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Telescope, Amethyst (

Darkness

), Opal (

Ice

)

Luke

, Level 17.5 Sage (controlled by Waterbrick Down)

*Pacifist*

Power:

22

Health:

18/32

Ether:

11/24

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Inventory:

Arthur's Staff of Elven Necromancy (WP: 5)

, Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1), Wooden Staff (WP: 1), Diamond (Light)

Arthur Justus Regulus VII

, Level 11.5 Mage (Flipz) *Party Second-in-Command*

Power:

18

Health:

11/15

Ether:

8/15

Defense:

1

Gold:

20

Inventory:

Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7;

50% chance of Fleeing instead of being KO'd

)

, Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1),

Robe of Magi (SP:1)

, Potion(x2), Bedroll, Healing Staff (WP: 5), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, Shovel, Grand Tonic, Purple Potion

Isabella del Toboso

, Level 10 Rogue (Dharkan)

Power:

17

Health:

5/16

Defense:

1

Gold:

277

Inventory:

Fauxthril Dagger (WP:7)

, Golden Dagger (WP:3), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1),

Cloak of the Invisible Elf (SP: 1;

untargetable for first 2 Rounds of every Battle

)

, Venom, Potions (2), Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2)

Alexandre le Chevalier

, Level 11.5 Knight (Capt.JohnPaul)

*Slowed*

Power:

31

Health:

14/20

Defense:

7

Gold:

100

Inventory:

Greatsword of Lion Nobles (WP: 20; User is

Slowed

)

, Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 6; ignores SP), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1),

Cross Heater Shield (SP: 7)

, Potions (2), Fire Bombs (2), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb

Count Lewis Knyghton

, Level 12.5 Engineer (controlled by Flipz)

Power:

13

Health:

19/19

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Inventory: Spatha (WP: 3),

Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1)

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.

[Capt.JohnPaul]

Alexandre lifts up the sword again, and engages Pikeman B from the front.

"One more person attack B with me, just in case I miss or something. Everyone else should get Pikeman A, since he's in the back, so my sword won't kill him."

[Flipz]

"I've got yer back, Alexandre," Knyghton says, firing his crossbow at Pikeman B from the Back Row again.

"Hold on, Isabella, let me heal you before you head out there again." Arthur heals Isabella with the Healing Staff from the Back Row.

[Waterbrick Down]

Skrall reloads his Hunter's Crossbow and fires off a bolt at Rogue Lion Pikeman A from the back row as Luke attempts to heal himself again from the back row.

Battle Order:

Arthur

Skrall

Alexandre

Count Knyghton

Isabella

Luke

[Dharkan]

Attacking Rogue Lion Pikeman B from front row.

OOC: Sorry people, I had 2 final exams yesterday.

[Flipz]

Arthur coughs a bit as he gingerly taps Isabella with the healing staff. Why on Olegaia was I so angry with her before? he wonders to himself.

OOC:

[Brickdoctor]

Results of Round Seven of the Battle of Fort Drakon:

>Arthur Justus Regulus VII uses a Healing Staff on Isabella del Toboso - No Healing

>Skrall vs. >Rogue Lion Pikeman A - Hit ([([10+17]*3)/2]-2=38.5 (39) Damage)

Alexandre le Chevalier vs. Rogue Lion Pikeman B - Damage (10-7=3 Damage)

Isabella del Toboso vs. Rogue Lion Pikeman B - Miss

>Count Lewis Knyghton vs. Rogue Lion Pikeman B - Critical Hit ([1*2]+12-2=12 Damage)

>Luke heals himself - No Healing

Arthur, you try to hit Isabella with your Healing Staff, but she instinctively dodges, and you can't heal her. Skrall, ignoring the infighting within your party, you calmly raise your crossbow and shoot down Pikeman A. Alexandre, Pikeman B sees you struggling with the large sword, and he circles around you to stab you with his pike, opening up his flank to you, Count Lewis, and you finish him.

"You are victorious!"

Everyone gains a half of a Level of XP, so update your signatures accordingly. The enemies drop nothing.

Party:

Skrall

, Level 17.5 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader*

*Favors Humanoid Enemies*

Power:

27

Health:

20/30

Defense:

0

Gold:

19

Inventory: Heavy Crossbow (WP: 8; Knock-back),

Hunter's Crossbow (WP: 10; +4 vs. Beasts)

, Potion, Tonic, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Telescope, Amethyst (

Darkness

), Opal (

Ice

)

Luke

, Level 18 Sage (controlled by Waterbrick Down)

*Pacifist*

Power:

23

Health:

19/33

Ether:

12/25

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Inventory:

Arthur's Staff of Elven Necromancy (WP: 5)

, Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1), Wooden Staff (WP: 1), Diamond (Light)

Arthur Justus Regulus VII

, Level 12 Mage (Flipz) *Party Second-in-Command*

Power:

19

Health:

12/16

Ether:

9/16

Defense:

1

Gold:

20

Inventory:

Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7;

50% chance of Fleeing instead of being KO'd

)

, Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1),

Robe of Magi (SP:1)

, Potion(x2), Bedroll, Healing Staff (WP: 5), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, Shovel, Grand Tonic, Purple Potion

Isabella del Toboso

, Level 10.5 Rogue (Dharkan)

Power:

17

Health:

5/16

Defense:

1

Gold:

277

Inventory:

Fauxthril Dagger (WP:7)

, Golden Dagger (WP:3), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1),

Cloak of the Invisible Elf (SP: 1;

untargetable for first 2 Rounds of every Battle

)

, Venom, Potions (2), Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2)

Alexandre le Chevalier

, Level 12 Knight (Capt.JohnPaul)

*Slowed*

Power:

32

Health:

12/21

Defense:

7

Gold:

100

Inventory:

Greatsword of Lion Nobles (WP: 20; User is

Slowed

)

, Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 6; ignores SP), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1),

Cross Heater Shield (SP: 7)

, Potions (2), Fire Bombs (2), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb

Count Lewis Knyghton

, Level 13 Engineer (controlled by Flipz)

Power:

14

Health:

20/20

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Inventory: Spatha (WP: 3),

Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1)

All of you, mention any actions you'd like to perform before the quest continues.

[Flipz]

Arthur shoots a glance at Luke, as he slowly realizes what happened. "You shouldn't have done that. I am a liability to this party, and a danger to all. I was attempting to end my life, and you have saved it." His scowl evaporates, and he claps the Sage's shoulder. "Thank you." He glances at Isabella. "I owe you an apology, but I still don't trust this place. I'll wait until Luke patches you up before I start yammering at you." Seeing Luke look to him, he waves him away. "Worry about yourself and the others first, I'm fine, I have potions." Stepping away for a moment, Arthur reaches for a normal potion but mistakenly grabs the purple potion and drinks it.

[Waterbrick Down]

"Master Skrall, I need to talk to you in a moment," comments Luke as he heals Skrall, Alexandre, Isabella, and himself for a cost of 4 ether. Skrall and Luke take a walk away from the Party, as they walk Skrall reaches into his pack and hands his Tonic to Luke which he consumes. As he is scrounging in his satchel Skrall comes across Arthur's gems.

"I almost fergot about these. Best be gettin' 'em back to Arthur, a mage without his gems is the last thing we need..."

Luke stayed Skrall's hand, "Master Skrall, that is what I needed to talk to you about. Before Arthur jumped almost to his certain death I spoke with him about recognizing the evil within ourselves, the next thing I knew he was throwing himself over the battlement. I remember when I first met Arthur, he was young bursting with energy and ideas, he was kind considerate, caring, and passionate. Then came our battle with the warlock, I haven't pieced everything together yet, but something happened to Arthur then and I believe it has something to do with the gem he plied from the warlock's staff..."

"Wait a second Luke, are you talkin' about some sort of possession?"

"I am not completely sure yet, but until I have observed him for a longer period of time, my wish is that you would keep him from that dark gem."

"Yer askin' me to directly hinder the fightin' power of this Party? Darkness magic is from what I've seen, one of the most effective weapons we've got against these rebels and if we're goin' to run into any magic leanin' cultists we're goin' to need the young mage at full strength."

"I understand your wish to do your duty to Lord Leonard, but many a time I have almost lost my good friend the Count and I will not risk the soul of this youth either. His master is not here to protect and guide him, thus I have taken up the role for the time being. Please Master Skrall, I can see further and know the consequences of dealing with this magic in the long run."

"I will humor for the moment Luke as your wisdom has been well displayed thus far, but if our mission is ever at risk, I will do my duty to ensure that is completed and that includes havin' our mage at full strength."

Skrall and Luke walk back over to the group ready to search for any rebel survivors or tracks from retreating troops.

Edited June 3, 2012 by Waterbrick Down

[Flipz]

"Master Skrall, I need to talk to you in a moment," comments Luke as he heals Skrall, Alexandre, Isabella, and himself for a cost of 4 ether. Skrall and Luke take a walk away from the Party, as they walk Skrall reaches into his pack and hands his Tonic to Luke which he consumes. As he is scrounging in his satchel Skrall comes across Arthur's gems.

"I almost fergot about these. Best be gettin' 'em back to Arthur, a mage without his gems is the last thing we need..."

Luke stayed Skrall's hand, "Master Skrall, that is what I needed to talk to you about. Before Arthur jumped almost to his certain death I spoke with him about recognizing the evil within ourselves, the next thing I knew he was throwing himself over the battlement. I remember when I first met Arthur, he was young bursting with energy and ideas, he was kind considerate, caring, and passionate. Then came our battle with the warlock, I haven't pieced everything together yet, but something happened to Arthur then and I believe it has something to do with the gem he plied from the warlock's staff..."

"Wait a second Luke, are you talkin' about some sort of possession?"

"I am not completely sure yet, but until I have observed him for a longer period of time, my wish is that you would keep him from that dark gem."

"Yer askin' me to directly hinder the fightin' power of this Party? Darkness magic is from what I've seen, one of the most effective weapons we've got against these rebels and if we're goin' to run into any magic leanin' cultists we're goin' to need the young mage at full strength."

"I understand yer wish to do yer duty to Lord Leonard, but many a time I have almost lost my good friend the Count and I will not risk the soul of this youth ether. His master is not here to protect and guide him, thus I have taken up the role for the time being. Please Master Skrall, I can see further and know the consequences of dealing with this magic in the long run."

"I will humor for the moment Luke as your wisdom has been well displayed thus far, but if our mission is ever at risk, I will do my duty to ensure that is completed and that includes havin' our mage at full strength."

Skrall and Luke walk back over to the group ready to search for any rebel survivors or tracks from retreating troops.

Count Knyghton notices Skrall and Luke talking and decides to eavesdrop. He nods along in agreement with Luke. "I agree. There was somethin' up there on tha' tower, it made me Miss tha elf-Rogue." He pauses to consider. "Ya know, I'm beginnin' ta wonder if all o' those Elven artifacts were cursed. Miss Isabella's been wearin' that cloak o' tha Elven Rogue Leorry, an' look how eager she was ta retaliate agains' Arthur when we fought Leofwena. An' even Alexandre's been actin' a bit diffrent than normal, after handlin' tha sword from Davril. I think all o' tha' stuff needs ta be locked up, no matter how useful it migh' be."

"Oh, an' I think we ought ta follow tha traitor tha other Party told us about, Russel was it? I think he'll lead us to tha rebel base."

Edited June 3, 2012 by Flipz

[Capt.JohnPaul]

Alexandre hands the WP: 20 sword back to Skrall. "Thanks for the heal." Alexandre also eavesdrops, "Wait, I've been acting different? What do you mean?" Alexandre steps back, and starts to worry.

Doc, don't I have 1 firebomb? Not two. I used one in the first battle, I think.

[Flipz]

Alexandre hands the WP: 20 sword back to Skrall. "Thanks for the heal." Alexandre also eavesdrops, "Wait, I've been acting different? What do you mean?" Alexandre steps back, and starts to worry.

Doc, don't I have 1 firebomb? Not two. I used one in the first battle, I think.

"I'm just sayin', tha Alexandre I know wouldn't have suggested hirin' hit men ta take out Arthur. Ya don' seem ta have it as bad as tha mage or tha Rogue, but it is somethin' darker than I'd expect out o' you," Knyghton explains, his voice revealing his concern.

[Waterbrick Down]

"Do not worry Master Chevalier, there is nothing wrong with you. Count I have been using the necromancer's staff for quite a while now and I have not felt any ill effects. Skrall and I would like to observe him for a little longer to see if his fall may have restored his sanity."

Skrall shouldered the great sword and scabbard. "Glad to see ya survived by the time we got here. I think we should look fer any survivors or retreatin' tracks. If they're retreatin' they'll be headin' back to their base."

Edited June 3, 2012 by Waterbrick Down

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"I'm just sayin', tha Alexandre I know wouldn't have suggested hirin' hit men ta take out Arthur. Ya don' seem ta have it as bad as tha mage or tha Rogue, but it is somethin' darker than I'd expect out o' you," Knyghton explains, his voice revealing his concern.

Alexandre takes a deep breath, and shows a look of guilt.

"Do not worry Master Chevalier, there is nothing wrong with you. Count I have been using the necromancer's staff for quite a while now and I have not felt any ill effects. Skrall and I would like to observe him for a little longer to see if his fall may have restored his sanity.[/color]"

Alexandre walks away, takes of his armor, and sits on a rock, thinking deeply.

[Flipz]

Alexandre takes a deep breath, and shows a look of guilt.

Alexandre walks away, takes of his armor, and sits on a rock, thinking deeply.

Knyghton walks up to Alexandre. "Fer what it's worth, I don't think yer goin' evil. Not like..." he trails off. Both parties knew he meant Arthur. "What I AM sayin' is that all this? It's likely a bad influence on ya. Heck, it's a bad influence on all of us. But I know you. Ye're good at heart, and strong of spirit. Ye'll have ta be careful, really think things through, ta make sure ya aren't slippin'. But I think ya can pull through this, and be an even better person for it." He claps his friend on the shoulder.

OOC: Still waiting on the results of Arthur drinking the purple potion.

Edited June 3, 2012 by Flipz

[Brickdoctor]

Skrall, you find no surviving rebels, but you do see some tracks leading away from the fort, back to the heart of the capital.

Party:

Skrall

, Level 17.5 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader*

*Favors Humanoid Enemies*

Power:

27

Health:

30/30

Defense:

0

Gold:

19

Inventory: Heavy Crossbow (WP: 8; Knock-back),

Hunter's Crossbow (WP: 10; +4 vs. Beasts)

, Potion, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Telescope, Amethyst (

Darkness

), Opal (

Ice

)

Luke

, Level 18 Sage (controlled by Waterbrick Down)

*Pacifist*

Power:

23

Health:

33/33

Ether:

13/25

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Inventory:

Arthur's Staff of Elven Necromancy (WP: 5)

, Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1), Wooden Staff (WP: 1), Diamond (Light)

Arthur Justus Regulus VII

, Level 12 Mage (Flipz) *Party Second-in-Command*

Power:

19

Health:

12/16

Ether:

9/16

Defense:

1

Gold:

20

Inventory:

Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7;

50% chance of Fleeing instead of being KO'd

)

, Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1),

Robe of Magi (SP:1)

, Potion(x2), Bedroll, Healing Staff (WP: 5), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, Shovel, Grand Tonic, Purple Potion

Isabella del Toboso

, Level 10.5 Rogue (Dharkan)

Power:

17

Health:

16/16

Defense:

1

Gold:

277

Inventory:

Fauxthril Dagger (WP:7)

, Golden Dagger (WP:3), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1),

Cloak of the Invisible Elf (SP: 1;

untargetable for first 2 Rounds of every Battle

)

, Venom, Potions (2), Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2)

Alexandre le Chevalier

, Level 12 Knight (Capt.JohnPaul)

*Slowed*

Power:

32

Health:

21/21

Defense:

7

Gold:

100

Inventory:

Greatsword of Lion Nobles (WP: 20; User is

Slowed

)

, Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 6; ignores SP), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1),

Cross Heater Shield (SP: 7)

, Potions (2), Fire Bombs (2), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb

Count Lewis Knyghton

, Level 13 Engineer (controlled by Flipz)

Power:

14

Health:

20/20

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Inventory: Spatha (WP: 3),

Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1)

OOC: Still waiting on the results of Arthur drinking the purple potion.

QM Note:

I think JimBee was going to do that.

[Brickdoctor]

Skrall, you find no surviving rebels, but you do see some tracks leading away from the fort, back to the heart of the capital.

Party:

Skrall

, Level 17.5 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader*

*Favors Humanoid Enemies*

Power:

27

Health:

30/30

Defense:

0

Gold:

19

Inventory: Heavy Crossbow (WP: 8; Knock-back),

Hunter's Crossbow (WP: 10; +4 vs. Beasts)

, Potion, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Telescope, Amethyst (

Darkness

), Opal (

Ice

)

Luke

, Level 18 Sage (controlled by Waterbrick Down)

*Pacifist*

Power:

23

Health:

33/33

Ether:

13/25

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Inventory:

Arthur's Staff of Elven Necromancy (WP: 5)

, Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1), Wooden Staff (WP: 1), Diamond (Light)

Arthur Justus Regulus VII

, Level 12 Mage (Flipz) *Party Second-in-Command*

Power:

19

Health:

12/16

Ether:

9/16

Defense:

1

Gold:

20

Inventory:

Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7;

50% chance of Fleeing instead of being KO'd

)

, Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1),

Robe of Magi (SP:1)

, Potion(x2), Bedroll, Healing Staff (WP: 5), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, Shovel, Grand Tonic, Purple Potion

Isabella del Toboso

, Level 10.5 Rogue (Dharkan)

Power:

17

Health:

16/16

Defense:

1

Gold:

277

Inventory:

Fauxthril Dagger (WP:7)

, Golden Dagger (WP:3), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1),

Cloak of the Invisible Elf (SP: 1;

untargetable for first 2 Rounds of every Battle

)

, Venom, Potions (2), Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2)

Alexandre le Chevalier

, Level 12 Knight (Capt.JohnPaul)

*Slowed*

Power:

32

Health:

21/21

Defense:

7

Gold:

100

Inventory:

Greatsword of Lion Nobles (WP: 20; User is

Slowed

)

, Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 6; ignores SP), Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1),

Cross Heater Shield (SP: 7)

, Potions (2), Fire Bombs (2), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb

Count Lewis Knyghton

, Level 13 Engineer (controlled by Flipz)

Power:

14

Health:

20/20

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Inventory: Spatha (WP: 3),

Standard-Issue Crossbow (WP: 1)

OOC: Still waiting on the results of Arthur drinking the purple potion.

QM Note:

I think JimBee was going to do that.

[Flipz]

"Say, Master Skrall, mind if we give his Opal back? Migh' be useful, an' I don't think it'd hurt 'im."

[Waterbrick Down]

OoC: Stat wise, I should have the great sword back from Alexandre and Arthur should have my telescope.

"Hmmm... these tracks seem to be leadin' back to the capitol, ya think they we're dividin' their forces and makin' for an assault on the city?"

[Flipz]

OoC: Stat wise, I should have the great sword back from Alexandre and Arthur should have my telescope.

"Hmmm... these tracks seem to be leadin' back to the capitol, ya think they we're dividin' their forces and makin' for an assault on the city?"

"I dinnae. P'raps we ought ta split up? Luke an' I'd be willin' ta go with Arthur after Russel, while tha rest o' ya check up on tha palace."

Edited June 3, 2012 by Flipz

[Waterbrick Down]

Skrall hands the Opal back to Arthur, "Arthur I found this from above, my guess is ya left it up there with yer staff. I'm assumin' the tracks from Russel are long gone, if there were a bunch of movements from the troops but I'll take a look." Skrall searches for tracks that could have belonged to the rogue imperial soldier.

Edited June 3, 2012 by Waterbrick Down

[Flipz]

"Thanks, Master Skrall, I really appreciate it. Keep the Amethyst--for now--I...need a good pair of gloves before I'm willing to touch that thing again."

"I agree with Count Knyghton, we should check on the palace, but we also want to catch up with Russel, as I don't think the others even tried to follow him. If you think we can do both, then by all means we should, but if not, we may have to split up."

"Isabella--I owe you an apology. You're shifty as ever--but you're a Rogue, blast it, you're supposed to be shifty and self-centered." Reflecting on Luke words, he adds, "And I'm more like you than I'd care to admit. I have no ground to stand on when it comes to my grudge with you, and I'm sorry." He extends a hand. "Friends?"

[Waterbrick Down]

Luke takes the mages hand and smiles warmly, "Friends my boy."

"I'll look around for Russel's tracks but I think he took off in the carriages that the other Party mentioned. So far we've got tracks leadin' back to the capitol and that's it."

[JimBee]

Arthur, in his suicidal stupor, drinks the purple potion. He instantly feels better, as the fluid warms his insides. (+1 permanent health bonus).