Heroica RPG - Quest #118: The Tale of the Stolen Spirits

**JimBee** · December 26, 2014

"Hm, perhaps you would be better suited to another enemy, Ellaria, at least while we are all healthy, heheh... Thormanil can take the Black Knight."

Hybros wails on Alchemist A again, and if he is defeated, directs the same attack to Alchemist B.

**Sandy** · December 26, 2014

Ellaria takes on Golem Junior Skirmisher C from the front row, twice.

The battle order is the same!

swils · December 26, 2014

"The black knight it is, then." He attacks the Black Knight from the front row.

Flipz · December 27, 2014

QM Note: Upon re-reading Quest 120 and realizing I was failing to remove Stunned properly, I have retconned the results to reflect this minor alteration. :blush: If I can get an action for Docken, I'll go ahead and roll the Round.

**Brickdoctor** · December 27, 2014

I attack the Golem Black Knight from the Back Row with my Darksteel Crossbow.

Flipz · December 27, 2014

Round 2 of Key Combat:

Hybros (Darkness) vs. Golem Alchemist A - Martial Counter (Golem Alchemist A: 33+8=41*2*2/2=82-10=72 damage (KO!); Hybros: -1 Ether and -1 Ether for last Round)

Hybros (Darkness) vs. Golem Alchemist B - Special Damage (Golem Alchemist B: no effect, Asleep)

Thormanil Nihai (Shishkebab) vs. Golem Black Knight - Hit Hit (Golem Black Knight: 16+43+1=60*2/2*0=0-10=0+0=0 damage)

Bartholomew Docken (Darksteel Crossbow) vs. Golem Black Knight - Critical Hit Aim (Golem Black Knight: 10*2=20+48=68-19=49 damage + Blinded)

Ellaria Arbour (Ignis Fatuus) vs. Golem Junior Skirmisher C - Aim Critical Hit (Golem Junior Skirmisher C: 12*2=24+30=54-20=34 damage + Poisoned 25)

Ellaria Arbour (Ignis Fatuus) vs. Golem Junior Skirmisher C - Hit Aim (Golem Junior Skirmisher C: 12+30=42-20=22 damage + Poisoned 25)

Golem Lieutenant Huxley vs. Hybros: no damage, Asleep

Golem Alchemist C vs. Thormanil Nihai: no damage, Asleep

Golem Berserker vs. Bartholomew Docken Ellaria Arbour: no damage, Asleep

Golem Lieutenant Huxley: -2 (Poison)

Left Rear Counter: -1 (Poison)

Golem Black Knight: -1 (Poison)

Right Rear Counter: -1 (Poison)

Golem Berserker: -1 (Poison)

Left Front Counter: -1 (Poison)

Golem Junior Skirmisher C: -51 (Poison)

Right Front Counter: -1 (Poison)

The party plastered the first Alchemist, though the second escaped harm this Round. Bringing the Black Knight a bit below before, the Junior Skirmisher they also violated with a virulent venom.

Six enemies and four counters stood strong against the party. THE BATTLE CONTINUED!

The Enemies:

Golem Lieutenant Huxley

*Immune to

Weakened

,

Blinded

,

Fragile

, and

Jinxed

*

*Back Row* *Ignores Row* *Deals

Stunned

*

*Assistance*

*Poisoned by 2*

*Reinforced*

*Lucky*

*Hastened*

*Asleep (2 Rounds)*

*Sealed (2 Rounds)*

*Confused (2 Rounds)*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

54

Health:

635/710

Defense:

25

50

Special:

Phalanx

- The Skirmisher crouches behind his shield in close formation with the rest of his party, halving his and their damage taken during the next three Rounds. If Special Damage is rolled against him again while his Phalanx is in effect, his Phalanx is extended by another three Rounds.

Drops:

Security Room Key, Blood-stained note, Duplovian Swift Halberd (WP:3, deals

Stunned

, halberd), Lieutenant's Sword (WP:6, longsword)

Note:

Golem Huxley attacks with a throwing weapon; after one roll of Damage or one Free Hit, he will move to the Front Row and will retrieve his weapon on the next roll of Damage or Free Hit. If for any reason he cannot retrieve his throwing weapon, Golem Huxley will attack from the Back Row and his attacks will no longer ignore Row.

Left Rear Counter

*Back Row*

*Counter-Striking*

*Does Not Deal Free Hits*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Stunned*

*Asleep (2 Rounds)*

*Blinded (2 Rounds)*

*Sealed (2 Rounds)*

*Confused (2 Rounds)*

Type:

Counter

Level:

0

Health:

98/100

Defense:

5

Special:

Floor

– This is a

floor

counter. Nothing happens.

Drops:

nothing

Note:

Increases the SP of anyone hiding behind it by 10 (currently: Golem Alchemist A). The flying glass shards and splinters cause Bleeding 15 to anyone near it when destroyed (currently: Golem Alchemist A, Golem Lieutenant Huxley).

Golem Alchemist B

*Immune to

Sealed

and

Poisoned

*

*Back Row*

*Asleep (2 Rounds)*

*Blinded (2 Rounds)*

*Confused (2 Rounds)*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

5

10

Health:

218/220

Defense:

0

10

Special I:

Instant Items

- The Golem Alchemist uses an item from their drops, then attacks the target with strength equal to their Level. If the Golem Alchemist has no items in their inventory, Mixture is used instead. Used in place of Damage rolls and Free Hits.

Special II:

Mixture

- The Golem Alchemist mixes random ingredients together and creates surprising new items. (See the

List of Items

in the Alchemist rules for details.) The outcome of the Golem Alchemist's mixture is determined by rolling a die twice. The created item is added to Golem Alchemist's drops.

Drops:

Enchanted Bracelet (protects from Sealed, accessory), Diluted Arc Tonic, Bad Breath, Smile of the Gods

Golem Black Knight

*Immune to

Darkness

and

Stunned

*

*Back Row*

*Ignores Row*

*Ignores SP*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Blinded (3 Rounds)*

*Sealed (2 Rounds)*

*Confused (2 Rounds)*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

25

50

Health:

288/340

Defense:

9

19

Special:

Arrogant Prick

- The black knight recklessly breaks through the target's defences, causing 31 damage ignoring SP. They also steal and (if suitable) equip one weapon or Artifact from the target's equipment.

Drops:

Throwing Knife (WP:3, retrievable throwing weapon), Throwing Knife (WP:3, retrievable throwing weapon), Throwing Knife (WP:3, retrievable throwing weapon), Guardian Halberd (WP: 5, target's defense is used as additional WP, halberd)

Note:

The Golem Black Knight attacks with three throwing weapons; after three rolls of Damage and/or Free Hits, they will move to the Front Row and their attacks will no longer ignore Row but will ignore SP.

Right Rear Counter

*Back Row*

*Counter-Striking*

*Does Not Deal Free Hits*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Stunned*

*Asleep (2 Rounds)*

*Blinded (2 Rounds)*

*Sealed (2 Rounds)*

*Confused (2 Rounds)*

Type:

Counter

Level:

0

Health:

98/100

Defense:

5

Special:

Floor

– This is a

floor

counter. Nothing happens.

Drops:

nothing

Note:

Increases the SP of anyone hiding behind it by 10 (currently: Golem Alchemist B, Golem Black Knight). The flying glass shards and splinters cause Bleeding 15 to anyone near it when destroyed (currently: Golem Alchemist B, Golem Black Knight, Golem Lieutenant Huxley).

Golem Alchemist C

*Immune to

Sealed

and

Poisoned

*

*Asleep (2 Rounds)*

*Blinded (2 Rounds)*

*Confused (2 Rounds)*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

5

Health:

218/220

Defense:

0

10

Special I:

Instant Items

- The Golem Alchemist uses an item from their drops, then attacks the target with strength equal to their Level. If the Golem Alchemist has no items in their inventory, Mixture is used instead. Used in place of Damage rolls and Free Hits.

Special II:

Mixture

- The Golem Alchemist mixes random ingredients together and creates surprising new items. (See the

List of Items

in the Alchemist rules for details.) The outcome of the Golem Alchemist's mixture is determined by rolling a die twice. The created item is added to Golem Alchemist's drops.

Drops:

Lab Notes, Last Resort, Wyvern's Breath

Golem Berserker

*Poisoned by 1*

*Asleep (2 Rounds)*

*Blinded (2 Rounds)*

*Sealed (2 Rounds)*

*Confused (2 Rounds)*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

26

Health:

328/330

Defense:

12

22

Special:

War Cry

- The berserker fears nothing, and hits her target for 36 damage.

Drops:

Notched Greatsword (WP:5), Mead

Note:

The Golem Berserker will focus her attacks on whichever party member she attacks first, until that party member is Knocked Out.

Left Front Counter

*Counter-Striking*

*Does Not Deal Free Hits*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Stunned*

*Asleep (2 Rounds)*

*Blinded (2 Rounds)*

*Sealed (2 Rounds)*

*Confused (2 Rounds)*

Type:

Counter

Level:

0

Health:

98/100

Defense:

5

Special:

Floor

– This is a

floor

counter. Nothing happens.

Drops:

nothing

Note:

Increases the SP of anyone hiding behind it by 10 (currently: Golem Alchemist C, Golem Berserker). The flying glass shards and splinters cause Bleeding 15 to anyone near it when destroyed (currently: Golem Alchemist C, Golem Berserker).

Golem Junior Skirmisher C

*Immune to

Blinded

and

Jinxed

*

*Assistance*

*Poisoned by 51*

*Asleep (2 Rounds)*

*Sealed (2 Rounds)*

*Confused (2 Rounds)*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

30

Health:

342/450

Defense:

10

20

Special:

Defend

- The Skirmisher steps out in front of the rest of the party, decreasing their damage taken during the next Round by an amount equal to his Defense..

Drops:

Skirmisher's Shield (SP:10), Training Longsword (WP:5)

Right Front Counter

*Counter-Striking*

*Does Not Deal Free Hits*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Stunned*

*Asleep (2 Rounds)*

*Blinded (2 Rounds)*

*Sealed (2 Rounds)*

*Confused (2 Rounds)*

Type:

Counter

Level:

0

Health:

98/100

Defense:

5

Special:

Floor

– This is a

floor

counter. Nothing happens.

Drops:

nothing

Note:

Increases the SP of anyone hiding behind it by 10 (currently: Golem Junior Skirmisher C). The flying glass shards and splinters cause Bleeding 15 to anyone near it when destroyed (currently: Golem Junior Skirmisher C).

The Party:

Ellaria Arbour

(Sandy)

23 years old female human Druid

Level 30.75

*Immune to

Sealed

,

Poisoned

,

Bleeding

, and

Hexed

* *Ignis Fatuus: permanently

poisoned by 15

*

*Party Leader*

*Hastened*

*Encouraged*

*Lucky*

*Blessed*

*Inspired*

Power:

42

(30+12)

Defense:

7

(3+4)

Health:

48/48

96/96

(9+29+7+1+2)

Ether:

32/42

(5+29+5+1+2)

Gold:

253

Equipment:

Ignis Fatuus (WP:13, permanently poisoned by 15, poisoned by 10 (temporary)

fire

- and

lighting

-elemental staff), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max Ether +5, protects from sealing; bodywear), Sterile Gloves (immunity to poisoned and bleeding, handwear), Spider Helmet (SP:4, passes poisoned and bleeding effects to the enemy when the wearer is hit; headwear), Paper Doll (Protects from hexed; accessory)

Inventory:

Weapons

Sylvania's Crossbow (WP:10,

wood

-elemental crossbow), Pan Flute (WP: 7, instrument), Wizard's Staff (WP:1,

fire

-,

wind

-,

water

- and

earth

-elemental staff), Quill Pen (WP:1, retrievable throwing weapon), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to

Darkness

-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only; shield.), Spear (WP:6), Halberd (WP:6)

Artefacts:

Ranger's Quiver (WP: +1 to bows and crossbows. Suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators, and winged warriors), Spirit Robe (Renders wearer invisible to the enemy for the first three rounds of battle so they do not take free hits; backwear), Black Bandana (Power +3, pirate lingo; headwear),

Spell Items:

Scroll of Inspiration (Inspired for rest of battle, 10 ether, 50/50 chance) Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Serenade of Water (Causes Water damage equal to the minstrel's level to all enemies per round for as long as the song is sung. Costs 10 ether per round. Battle Song), Ruby (

Fire

)

Consumables:

3 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, 4 Health Cores, 4 Tonics, 4 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Elixir, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, Tiger Balm, 2 Phoenix Essences, Emergency Essence, Meads, Nostrum, Soma, Ambrosia, 2 Smoke Bombs, Flash Bomb, 3 Fire Bombs, Ice Bomb, 2 Lightning Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs, Blind Bomb,

Currency:

Gold Ore (worth 80 gold)

Tools:

Bedroll, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass

Quest Items:

Hybros (played by JimButcher)

53-year-old male imp Chi Monk

*Permanently Hastened*

*Immune to

Cursed

,

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Confused

,

Fragile

,

Weakened

*

*Immune to all elements except wood*

*Intimidation*

*Natural Respite*

*Life Drain*

*Encouraged*

*Inspired*

Level:

33.5

Power Bonus:

3 (8 in front row)

*

Defense:

0

Health:

54/54

108/108

(7+32+12+3*)

Ether:

21/37

(32+3+2)

Gold:

713

Equipment:

Golden Armor

(user is permanently hastened and cursed,

fire

-,

water

-,

earth

-,

wind

-,

ice

-,

lightning

-,

darkness

-,

light

-elemental, grants immunity to Sleep, Blindness, Confusion, Frailty, and Weakening; bodywear),

The Black Hat

(Suitable for anyone, grants

Intimidation

, immune to

darkness

and

cursed

, headwear),

Fighting Boots

(Power +5 on the front row; suitable to barbarians, knights, rogues, beast warriors, chi monks, dragoons, harlots, infiltrators, marauders, skirmishers, regulators and winged warriors),

Metal Claw

(Unarmed attacks drain health from the enemy equal to 50% of the strength of the attack (rounded up); handwear)

Inventory:

• Sword of Ancestral Hatred (WP: 45.25 gains 1/4 WP every kill made with it; longsword), Zoot's Reaper (WP:15; scythe, suitable to Hybros), Clock Cog (WP:14, retrievable), Banana Bladerang (WP:9, damage all, retrievable), Justice (WP:8, causes blinded-effect, dagger), Twin Kunai (WP:6, dual strike, daggers), Hollow Dagger (WP:6, hollow blade [nothing]; dagger), Spinning Bolas (WP: 5, deals the Slowed effect, but the effect is removed when retrieved; retrievable), Nimbus Broomstick (WP:5, long range, usable by mages and clerics; Broomstick, sells for double usual price), Training Longsword (WP:5, Longsword), Wrench (WP:3, decreases the target’s level by 1, retrievable), Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health; suitable for all classes), Skirmisher's Shield (SP:10, shield),

• Sticky Gloves (gains 50% more gold, suitable for Rogues, handwear), Baron's Epaulets (Suitable for short heroes, grants Command over short NPCs), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP:1, suitable to Rogues; backwear), Cloak of the Red Assassin (Chance of Assassination is 1/3, suitable for Assassins; backwear), Sterile Gloves (grants immunity to poisoned- and bleeding-effects, handwear), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from

Weakened

-effect; handwear), Swift Boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to STEAL gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold, in addition to hiding; suitable to rogues; footwear)

• Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, Scroll of Luck (grants Lucky-effect for one battle, costs 10 ether)

• 12 Potions, 13 Grand Potions, 17 Health Cores, 11 Remedies, 2 Neutralizers, 3 Elixirs, 2 Grand Tonics, Soma, Feather of White, 2 Phoenix Essences, 4 Phoenix Incenses, Fenghuang Essence (After being consumed, automatically revives the target with full health once when knocked out; cannot revive targets that are already knocked out), 2 Deadly Venoms, 4 Smoke Bombs, 3 Holy Bombs, 5 Nostrums, 2 Meads, Mulled Wine, Minimizing Dust, 2 Pumpkin Bombs (causes stunned-, poisoned-, asleep-, blinded-, sealed- and confused-effects to all opponents when used), 2 Gold Rings (Worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), Skeleton Decoy, Bone

• Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, 4 Mythril Shards, Crimson Haze (Causes a weapon to deal the poisoned by 7 and cursed effects permanently), Grating Stone

Bartholomew Docken

, Dragonslayer

(Brickdoctor)

34-year-old human male, Warden

Level 48.8

*Gains Triple XP* *Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits*

*Scary*

*Immune to

Defense Reduction

,

Removal of Positive Effects

,

Confused

,

Blinded

,

Poison

,

Fragile

,

Fire

,

Earth

,

Wind

, and

Sudden Death

*

*Counterstriking*

Power:

58

(Level 47 + WP: 10) (

Power Bonus:

0)

Defense:

23

(SP: 20 + SP: 3)

Health:

82/82

(base HP: 6 + Level bonus: 47 + Class bonus: 8 + permanent boost: 21*)

Gold:

541

(1 Gold loaned to Lord Lawrence Boomingham [Zepher])

GP:

27

Equipment:

Darksteel Crossbow

(WP: 10; inflicts the

Blinded

-effect; Crossbow),

Mythril Shield

(SP: 20; Shield),

Dread Hat

(permanent

Scary

effect; immune to

Defense Reduction

,

Removal of Positive Effects

,

Confusion

,

Blindness

,

Poison

,

Fragile

,

Fire

,

Earth

, and

Wind

; suitable for anyone; Headwear),

Mail of the Renegade Commander

(SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; suitable for anyone; Bodywear),

Cobweb Cowl

(immune to

Sudden Death

; suitable for anyone; Backwear),

Medal of Glory

(Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; suitable for anyone; Accessory),

Counterstrike Gloves

(After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; suitable for anyone; Handwear)

Inventory:

• Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes), Fishstick (WP: 7; deals double Damage on ships; club), Unlucky Horseshoe (WP: 13; inflicts the

Jinxed

-effect; Throwing Weapon [borrowed from Arthur Justus Regulus VII (Flipz)]), Training Longsword (WP:5, Longsword),

• Large Water Canteen (Carries 6 portions of water; Accessory), Aqua Gear (Adds

Water

-element to physical attacks, immune to

Water

, Accessory)

• Potions (4), Grand Potions (11), Health Cores (3), Remedies (10), Phoenix Essences (3), Phoenix Incense, Meads (2), Smelling Salts, Mulled Wine, Feather of Lithe, Feather of White, Smoke Bombs (5), Water Bombs (5), Lightning Bombs (5), Bones (11), Venom (5), Deadly Venom, Skeleton Decoy, Teleportapple, Grating Stone, Adamantite Shards (3/4 Adamantite), Writ of Blacksmith Service (Voucher for one free weapon or shield upgrade at Anwyl's Smithy), Inkwell (consumable, causes a weapon to deal the Blinded-effect for one battle)

• Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass

• Silver Ore (60 Gold)

• Incomplete Formula (Quest Item, note, found: Blacksmith), Portia Butcher's Diary Entry (Quest Item, note, found: General Store), Storekeeper's Note (Quest Item, note, found: General Store Cellar), Clerk's Note (Quest Item, note, found: Mayor's Office), Clara Butcher's Letter (Quest Item, note, found: Town Hall Meeting Room), Barkeep's Note (Quest Item, note, found: Inn of the Wayward Angel), Butcher's Note (Quest Item, note, found: Butcher's Shop), Baker's Note (Quest Item, note, found: Bakery)

Thormanil Nihai

, Dragonslayer, Orc-kin (Played by swils) and

Arx

the Youngling (

Ice

)

Level 43.6 Dragoon

*Immune to

Darkness

,

Light

,

Water

,

Fire

,

Air

,

Earth

,

Lightning

, and

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Bound

,

Confused

,

Fragile

,

Slowed

, and

Weakened

*

*Gains Triple Experience*

*Reflects physical damage*

Power Bonus

: +1

Defense

: 18

Health

: 62/62

Gold:

1656

Equipment:

Shishkebab (WP: 16, dual-strike,

darkness

-

elemental, lance), Iris Shield (SP: 15; reflects physical Damage back to the attacker regardless of Row or Defense, if the user survives the attack.), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null

Darkness

), Winged Sandals (Wearer is immune to

Light

,

Water

,

Fire

,

Air

,

Earth

, and

Lightning

, and the

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Bound

,

Confused

,

Fragile

,

Slowed

, and

Weakened

-effects), Medal of Glory (Wearer gains triple experience, accessory)

Inventory:

• Dragonsbane Lance (WP: 20, triple damage to enemies with 'Dragon' in their name, lance), Gladiator Trident (WP: 11, Spear, causes bleeding-by-5 effect), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Frozen Saber (WP: 9, longsword,

Stuns

enemies), Repeater Crossbow (WP: 7, crossbow. Hastened for first round of combat while equipped.), Schoolyard Sword (WP: 8 great sword), Skirmisher's Shield (SP:10, shield), Wooden Shield (SP:5, Null

Wood

), Crossbow (WP:5), Mercutio's Dagger of Mugging (WP:5, +5 gold from stealing; dagger)

• Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Weredog (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory), Fighting Boots (Footwear, Power +5 on the front row, suitable to barbarians, knights, rogues, beast warriors, chi monks, dragoons, harlots, infiltrators, marauders, skirmishers, regulators, and winged warriors), Sticky Gloves (Handwear, Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from

Weakened

-effect; handwear), Aqua Gear (Wearer deals and is immune to

water

-elemental damage)

• Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass

• 2x Amethyst (

Darkness

), Emerald (

Wood

), Opal (

Ice

),

• Potion, 2x Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Neutralizer, Milk

• Mead, 2x Nostrum, Smelling Salts, 2x Mulled Wine, Jinxy Juice, Feather of Lithe,

• 2x Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, 3x Smoke Bomb, Ice Bomb, 5x Water Bomb

• 3x Venom, 2x Deadly Venom,

• 2x Grating Stone, Bright Polish, Teleportapple

Edited December 28, 2014 by Flipz

swils · December 27, 2014

Thormanil repeats.

**Brickdoctor** · December 27, 2014

I attack the Golem Black Knight from the Back Row with my Darksteel Crossbow.

**JimBee** · December 27, 2014

"Well done, keep it up!" Hybros yelled over to his allies. He continued to attack Alchemist B from the front row with darkness.

**Sandy** · December 27, 2014

OoC: The Skirmisher should've been woken up by Ellaria's attacks.

Ellaria repeats, with the same battle order!

Flipz · December 28, 2014

QM Note: Sorry for the (very!) late update! I'll autoroll a round to compensate, since nothing major really changed. Also, Stunned re-fixed. :snicker: I've also fixed the Alchemists' health (silly QM, poion-immune enemies don't take poison damage! :poke: ), and added an indicator to the Golem Berserker to indicate whom she strikes against; speaking of which, because I forgot to account for Huxley's Hastening in Round 1, she's actually fixated on Hybros, not Ellaria as previously noted. :blush:

Round 3 of Key Combat:

Hybros (Darkness) vs. Golem Alchemist B - Damage (Hybros: no effect, Golem Alchemist B Asleep)

Hybros (Darkness) vs. Golem Alchemist B - Special Damage (Golem Alchemist B: no effect, Asleep)

Thormanil Nihai (Gladiator Trident) vs. Golem Black Knight - Damage High Assault (Thormanil: avoiding all damage)

Bartholomew Docken (Darksteel Crossbow) vs. Golem Black Knight - Special Damage SHIELD (Aura - Docken: Aura)

Ellaria Arbour (Ignis Fatuus) vs. Golem Junior Skirmisher C - Damage Special Damage (Ellaria Docken: no damage, Stunned removed)

Ellaria Arbour (Ignis Fatuus) vs. Golem Junior Skirmisher C - Critical Hit Special Damage (Golem Junior Skirmisher C: 12*2=24+30=54*2=108-20=88 damage + Poisoned 25)

Golem Lieutenant Huxley + Golem Berserker vs. Hybros Bartholomew Docken: no damage, Asleep

Golem Lieutenant Huxley vs. Thormanil Nihai Bartholomew Docken Bartholomew Docken: no damage, Asleep

Golem Alchemist C vs. Bartholomew Docken: no damage, Asleep

Golem Lieutenant Huxley: -2 (Poison)

Left Rear Counter: -1 (Poison)

Golem Black Knight: -1 (Poison)

Right Rear Counter: -1 (Poison)

Golem Berserker: -1 (Poison)

Left Front Counter: -1 (Poison)

Golem Junior Skirmisher C: -76 (Poison)

Right Front Counter: -1 (Poison)

The Monk kept missing, while the Dragoon prepared to deliver a fatal blow to the Black Knight. The Warden raised an Aura, driving the Druid to otherwise-disastrous carelessness, just barely enough to keep her from confirming her kill. The enemies' effects continued to tick down.

Six enemies and four counters stood strong against the party. THE BATTLE CONTINUED!

The Enemies:

Golem Lieutenant Huxley

*Immune to

Weakened

,

Blinded

,

Fragile

, and

Jinxed

*

*Back Row* *Ignores Row* *Deals

Stunned

*

*Assistance*

*Poisoned by 2*

*Reinforced*

*Lucky*

*Hastened*

*Stunned*

*Asleep (1 Round)*

*Sealed (1 Round)*

*Confused (1 Round)*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

54

Health:

633/710

Defense:

25

50

Special:

Phalanx

- The Skirmisher crouches behind his shield in close formation with the rest of his party, halving his and their damage taken during the next three Rounds. If Special Damage is rolled against him again while his Phalanx is in effect, his Phalanx is extended by another three Rounds.

Drops:

Security Room Key, Blood-stained note, Duplovian Swift Halberd (WP:3, deals

Stunned

, halberd), Lieutenant's Sword (WP:6, longsword)

Note:

Golem Huxley attacks with a throwing weapon; after one roll of Damage or one Free Hit, he will move to the Front Row and will retrieve his weapon on the next roll of Damage or Free Hit. If for any reason he cannot retrieve his throwing weapon, Golem Huxley will attack from the Back Row and his attacks will no longer ignore Row.

Left Rear Counter

*Back Row*

*Counter-Striking*

*Does Not Deal Free Hits*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Stunned*

*Asleep (1 Round)*

*Blinded (1 Round)*

*Sealed (1 Round)*

*Confused (1 Round)*

Type:

Counter

Level:

0

Health:

97/100

Defense:

5

Special:

Floor

– This is a

floor

counter. Nothing happens.

Drops:

nothing

Note:

Increases the SP of anyone hiding behind it by 10 (currently: Golem Alchemist A). The flying glass shards and splinters cause Bleeding 15 to anyone near it when destroyed (currently: Golem Alchemist A, Golem Lieutenant Huxley).

Golem Alchemist B

*Immune to

Sealed

and

Poisoned

*

*Back Row*

*Stunned*

*Asleep (1 Round)*

*Blinded (1 Round)*

*Confused (1 Round)*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

5

10

Health:

220/220

Defense:

0

10

Special I:

Instant Items

- The Golem Alchemist uses an item from their drops, then attacks the target with strength equal to their Level. If the Golem Alchemist has no items in their inventory, Mixture is used instead. Used in place of Damage rolls and Free Hits.

Special II:

Mixture

- The Golem Alchemist mixes random ingredients together and creates surprising new items. (See the

List of Items

in the Alchemist rules for details.) The outcome of the Golem Alchemist's mixture is determined by rolling a die twice. The created item is added to Golem Alchemist's drops.

Drops:

Enchanted Bracelet (protects from Sealed, accessory), Diluted Arc Tonic, Bad Breath, Smile of the Gods

Golem Black Knight

*Immune to

Darkness

and

Stunned

*

*Back Row*

*Ignores Row*

*Ignores SP*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Blinded (2 Rounds)*

*Sealed (1 Round)*

*Confused (1 Round)*

*Jinxed*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

25

50

Health:

287/340

Defense:

9

19

Special:

Arrogant Prick

- The black knight recklessly breaks through the target's defences, causing 31 damage ignoring SP. They also steal and (if suitable) equip one weapon or Artifact from the target's equipment.

Drops:

Throwing Knife (WP:3, retrievable throwing weapon), Throwing Knife (WP:3, retrievable throwing weapon), Throwing Knife (WP:3, retrievable throwing weapon), Guardian Halberd (WP: 5, target's defense is used as additional WP, halberd)

Note:

The Golem Black Knight attacks with three throwing weapons; after three rolls of Damage and/or Free Hits, they will move to the Front Row and their attacks will no longer ignore Row but will ignore SP.

Right Rear Counter

*Back Row*

*Counter-Striking*

*Does Not Deal Free Hits*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Stunned*

*Asleep (1 Round)*

*Blinded (1 Round)*

*Sealed (1 Round)*

*Confused (1 Round)*

Type:

Counter

Level:

0

Health:

97/100

Defense:

5

Special:

Floor

– This is a

floor

counter. Nothing happens.

Drops:

nothing

Note:

Increases the SP of anyone hiding behind it by 10 (currently: Golem Alchemist B, Golem Black Knight). The flying glass shards and splinters cause Bleeding 15 to anyone near it when destroyed (currently: Golem Alchemist B, Golem Black Knight, Golem Lieutenant Huxley).

Golem Alchemist C

*Immune to

Sealed

and

Poisoned

*

*Stunned*

*Asleep (1 Round)*

*Blinded (1 Round)*

*Confused (1 Round)*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

5

Health:

220/220

Defense:

0

10

Special I:

Instant Items

- The Golem Alchemist uses an item from their drops, then attacks the target with strength equal to their Level. If the Golem Alchemist has no items in their inventory, Mixture is used instead. Used in place of Damage rolls and Free Hits.

Special II:

Mixture

- The Golem Alchemist mixes random ingredients together and creates surprising new items. (See the

List of Items

in the Alchemist rules for details.) The outcome of the Golem Alchemist's mixture is determined by rolling a die twice. The created item is added to Golem Alchemist's drops.

Drops:

Lab Notes, Last Resort, Wyvern's Breath

Golem Berserker

*Poisoned by 1*

*Stunned*

*Asleep (1 Round)*

*Blinded (1 Round)*

*Sealed (1 Round)*

*Confused (1 Round)*

*Focused on Hybros*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

26

Health:

327/330

Defense:

12

22

Special:

War Cry

- The berserker fears nothing, and hits her target for 36 damage.

Drops:

Notched Greatsword (WP:5), Mead

Note:

The Golem Berserker will focus her attacks on whichever party member she attacks first, until that party member is Knocked Out.

Left Front Counter

*Counter-Striking*

*Does Not Deal Free Hits*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Stunned*

*Asleep (1 Round)*

*Blinded (1 Round)*

*Sealed (1 Round)*

*Confused (1 Round)*

Type:

Counter

Level:

0

Health:

97/100

Defense:

5

Special:

Floor

– This is a

floor

counter. Nothing happens.

Drops:

nothing

Note:

Increases the SP of anyone hiding behind it by 10 (currently: Golem Alchemist C, Golem Berserker). The flying glass shards and splinters cause Bleeding 15 to anyone near it when destroyed (currently: Golem Alchemist C, Golem Berserker).

Golem Junior Skirmisher C

*Immune to

Blinded

and

Jinxed

*

*Assistance*

*Poisoned by 76*

*Sealed (1 Round)*

*Confused (1 Round)*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

30

Health:

82/450

Defense:

10

20

Special:

Defend

- The Skirmisher steps out in front of the rest of the party, decreasing their damage taken during the next Round by an amount equal to his Defense..

Drops:

Skirmisher's Shield (SP:10), Training Longsword (WP:5)

Right Front Counter

*Counter-Striking*

*Does Not Deal Free Hits*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Stunned*

*Asleep (2 Rounds)*

*Blinded (2 Rounds)*

*Sealed (2 Rounds)*

*Confused (2 Rounds)*

Type:

Counter

Level:

0

Health:

98/100

Defense:

5

Special:

Floor

– This is a

floor

counter. Nothing happens.

Drops:

nothing

Note:

Increases the SP of anyone hiding behind it by 10 (currently: Golem Junior Skirmisher C). The flying glass shards and splinters cause Bleeding 15 to anyone near it when destroyed (currently: Golem Junior Skirmisher C).

The Party:

Ellaria Arbour

(Sandy)

23 years old female human Druid

Level 30.75

*Immune to

Sealed

,

Poisoned

,

Bleeding

, and

Hexed

* *Ignis Fatuus: permanently

poisoned by 15

*

*Party Leader*

*Hastened*

*Encouraged*

*Lucky*

*Blessed*

*Inspired*

Power:

42

(30+12)

Defense:

7

(3+4)

Health:

48/48

96/96

(9+29+7+1+2)

Ether:

32/42

(5+29+5+1+2)

Gold:

253

Equipment:

Ignis Fatuus (WP:13, permanently poisoned by 15, poisoned by 10 (temporary)

fire

- and

lighting

-elemental staff), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max Ether +5, protects from sealing; bodywear), Sterile Gloves (immunity to poisoned and bleeding, handwear), Spider Helmet (SP:4, passes poisoned and bleeding effects to the enemy when the wearer is hit; headwear), Paper Doll (Protects from hexed; accessory)

Inventory:

Weapons

Sylvania's Crossbow (WP:10,

wood

-elemental crossbow), Pan Flute (WP: 7, instrument), Wizard's Staff (WP:1,

fire

-,

wind

-,

water

- and

earth

-elemental staff), Quill Pen (WP:1, retrievable throwing weapon), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to

Darkness

-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only; shield.), Spear (WP:6), Halberd (WP:6)

Artefacts:

Ranger's Quiver (WP: +1 to bows and crossbows. Suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators, and winged warriors), Spirit Robe (Renders wearer invisible to the enemy for the first three rounds of battle so they do not take free hits; backwear), Black Bandana (Power +3, pirate lingo; headwear),

Spell Items:

Scroll of Inspiration (Inspired for rest of battle, 10 ether, 50/50 chance) Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Serenade of Water (Causes Water damage equal to the minstrel's level to all enemies per round for as long as the song is sung. Costs 10 ether per round. Battle Song), Ruby (

Fire

)

Consumables:

3 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, 4 Health Cores, 4 Tonics, 4 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Elixir, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, Tiger Balm, 2 Phoenix Essences, Emergency Essence, Meads, Nostrum, Soma, Ambrosia, 2 Smoke Bombs, Flash Bomb, 3 Fire Bombs, Ice Bomb, 2 Lightning Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs, Blind Bomb,

Currency:

Gold Ore (worth 80 gold)

Tools:

Bedroll, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass

Quest Items:

Hybros (played by JimButcher)

53-year-old male imp Chi Monk

*Permanently Hastened*

*Immune to

Cursed

,

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Confused

,

Fragile

,

Weakened

*

*Immune to all elements except wood*

*Intimidation*

*Natural Respite*

*Life Drain*

*Encouraged*

*Inspired*

Level:

33.5

Power Bonus:

3 (8 in front row)

*

Defense:

0

Health:

54/54

108/108

(7+32+12+3*)

Ether:

21/37

(32+3+2)

Gold:

713

Equipment:

Golden Armor

(user is permanently hastened and cursed,

fire

-,

water

-,

earth

-,

wind

-,

ice

-,

lightning

-,

darkness

-,

light

-elemental, grants immunity to Sleep, Blindness, Confusion, Frailty, and Weakening; bodywear),

The Black Hat

(Suitable for anyone, grants

Intimidation

, immune to

darkness

and

cursed

, headwear),

Fighting Boots

(Power +5 on the front row; suitable to barbarians, knights, rogues, beast warriors, chi monks, dragoons, harlots, infiltrators, marauders, skirmishers, regulators and winged warriors),

Metal Claw

(Unarmed attacks drain health from the enemy equal to 50% of the strength of the attack (rounded up); handwear)

Inventory:

• Sword of Ancestral Hatred (WP: 45.25 gains 1/4 WP every kill made with it; longsword), Zoot's Reaper (WP:15; scythe, suitable to Hybros), Clock Cog (WP:14, retrievable), Banana Bladerang (WP:9, damage all, retrievable), Justice (WP:8, causes blinded-effect, dagger), Twin Kunai (WP:6, dual strike, daggers), Hollow Dagger (WP:6, hollow blade [nothing]; dagger), Spinning Bolas (WP: 5, deals the Slowed effect, but the effect is removed when retrieved; retrievable), Nimbus Broomstick (WP:5, long range, usable by mages and clerics; Broomstick, sells for double usual price), Training Longsword (WP:5, Longsword), Wrench (WP:3, decreases the target’s level by 1, retrievable), Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health; suitable for all classes), Skirmisher's Shield (SP:10, shield),

• Sticky Gloves (gains 50% more gold, suitable for Rogues, handwear), Baron's Epaulets (Suitable for short heroes, grants Command over short NPCs), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP:1, suitable to Rogues; backwear), Cloak of the Red Assassin (Chance of Assassination is 1/3, suitable for Assassins; backwear), Sterile Gloves (grants immunity to poisoned- and bleeding-effects, handwear), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from

Weakened

-effect; handwear), Swift Boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to STEAL gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold, in addition to hiding; suitable to rogues; footwear)

• Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, Scroll of Luck (grants Lucky-effect for one battle, costs 10 ether)

• 12 Potions, 13 Grand Potions, 17 Health Cores, 11 Remedies, 2 Neutralizers, 3 Elixirs, 2 Grand Tonics, Soma, Feather of White, 2 Phoenix Essences, 4 Phoenix Incenses, Fenghuang Essence (After being consumed, automatically revives the target with full health once when knocked out; cannot revive targets that are already knocked out), 2 Deadly Venoms, 4 Smoke Bombs, 3 Holy Bombs, 5 Nostrums, 2 Meads, Mulled Wine, Minimizing Dust, 2 Pumpkin Bombs (causes stunned-, poisoned-, asleep-, blinded-, sealed- and confused-effects to all opponents when used), 2 Gold Rings (Worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), Skeleton Decoy, Bone

• Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, 4 Mythril Shards, Crimson Haze (Causes a weapon to deal the poisoned by 7 and cursed effects permanently), Grating Stone

Bartholomew Docken

, Dragonslayer

(Brickdoctor)

34-year-old human male, Warden

Level 48.8

*Gains Triple XP* *Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits*

*Scary*

*Immune to

Defense Reduction

,

Removal of Positive Effects

,

Confused

,

Blinded

,

Poison

,

Fragile

,

Fire

,

Earth

,

Wind

, and

Sudden Death

*

*Counterstriking*

*Aura (1 Round)*

Power:

58

(Level 47 + WP: 10) (

Power Bonus:

0)

Defense:

23

(SP: 20 + SP: 3)

Health:

82/82

164/164

(base HP: 6 + Level bonus: 47 + Class bonus: 8 + permanent boost: 21*)

Gold:

541

(1 Gold loaned to Lord Lawrence Boomingham [Zepher])

GP:

27

Equipment:

Darksteel Crossbow

(WP: 10; inflicts the

Blinded

-effect; Crossbow),

Mythril Shield

(SP: 20; Shield),

Dread Hat

(permanent

Scary

effect; immune to

Defense Reduction

,

Removal of Positive Effects

,

Confusion

,

Blindness

,

Poison

,

Fragile

,

Fire

,

Earth

, and

Wind

; suitable for anyone; Headwear),

Mail of the Renegade Commander

(SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; suitable for anyone; Bodywear),

Cobweb Cowl

(immune to

Sudden Death

; suitable for anyone; Backwear),

Medal of Glory

(Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; suitable for anyone; Accessory),

Counterstrike Gloves

(After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; suitable for anyone; Handwear)

Inventory:

• Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes), Fishstick (WP: 7; deals double Damage on ships; club), Unlucky Horseshoe (WP: 13; inflicts the

Jinxed

-effect; Throwing Weapon [borrowed from Arthur Justus Regulus VII (Flipz)]), Training Longsword (WP:5, Longsword),

• Large Water Canteen (Carries 6 portions of water; Accessory), Aqua Gear (Adds

Water

-element to physical attacks, immune to

Water

, Accessory)

• Potions (4), Grand Potions (11), Health Cores (3), Remedies (10), Phoenix Essences (3), Phoenix Incense, Meads (2), Smelling Salts, Mulled Wine, Feather of Lithe, Feather of White, Smoke Bombs (5), Water Bombs (5), Lightning Bombs (5), Bones (11), Venom (5), Deadly Venom, Skeleton Decoy, Teleportapple, Grating Stone, Adamantite Shards (3/4 Adamantite), Writ of Blacksmith Service (Voucher for one free weapon or shield upgrade at Anwyl's Smithy), Inkwell (consumable, causes a weapon to deal the Blinded-effect for one battle)

• Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass

• Silver Ore (60 Gold)

• Incomplete Formula (Quest Item, note, found: Blacksmith), Portia Butcher's Diary Entry (Quest Item, note, found: General Store), Storekeeper's Note (Quest Item, note, found: General Store Cellar), Clerk's Note (Quest Item, note, found: Mayor's Office), Clara Butcher's Letter (Quest Item, note, found: Town Hall Meeting Room), Barkeep's Note (Quest Item, note, found: Inn of the Wayward Angel), Butcher's Note (Quest Item, note, found: Butcher's Shop), Baker's Note (Quest Item, note, found: Bakery)

Thormanil Nihai

, Dragonslayer, Orc-kin (Played by swils) and

Arx

the Youngling (

Ice

)

Level 43.6 Dragoon

*Immune to

Darkness

,

Light

,

Water

,

Fire

,

Air

,

Earth

,

Lightning

, and

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Bound

,

Confused

,

Fragile

,

Slowed

, and

Weakened

*

*Gains Triple Experience*

*Reflects physical damage*

Power Bonus

: +1

Defense

: 18

Health

: 62/62

Gold:

1656

Equipment:

Shishkebab (WP: 16, dual-strike,

darkness

-

elemental, lance), Iris Shield (SP: 15; reflects physical Damage back to the attacker regardless of Row or Defense, if the user survives the attack.), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null

Darkness

), Winged Sandals (Wearer is immune to

Light

,

Water

,

Fire

,

Air

,

Earth

, and

Lightning

, and the

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Bound

,

Confused

,

Fragile

,

Slowed

, and

Weakened

-effects), Medal of Glory (Wearer gains triple experience, accessory)

Inventory:

• Dragonsbane Lance (WP: 20, triple damage to enemies with 'Dragon' in their name, lance), Gladiator Trident (WP: 11, Spear, causes bleeding-by-5 effect), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Frozen Saber (WP: 9, longsword,

Stuns

enemies), Repeater Crossbow (WP: 7, crossbow. Hastened for first round of combat while equipped.), Schoolyard Sword (WP: 8 great sword), Skirmisher's Shield (SP:10, shield), Wooden Shield (SP:5, Null

Wood

), Crossbow (WP:5), Mercutio's Dagger of Mugging (WP:5, +5 gold from stealing; dagger)

• Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Weredog (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory), Fighting Boots (Footwear, Power +5 on the front row, suitable to barbarians, knights, rogues, beast warriors, chi monks, dragoons, harlots, infiltrators, marauders, skirmishers, regulators, and winged warriors), Sticky Gloves (Handwear, Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from

Weakened

-effect; handwear), Aqua Gear (Wearer deals and is immune to

water

-elemental damage)

• Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass

• 2x Amethyst (

Darkness

), Emerald (

Wood

), Opal (

Ice

),

• Potion, 2x Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Neutralizer, Milk

• Mead, 2x Nostrum, Smelling Salts, 2x Mulled Wine, Jinxy Juice, Feather of Lithe,

• 2x Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, 3x Smoke Bomb, Ice Bomb, 5x Water Bomb

• 3x Venom, 2x Deadly Venom,

• 2x Grating Stone, Bright Polish, Teleportapple

QM Note: Autorolling ahoy! Since Docken's target was guaranteed to be killed (and he didn't get a chance to specify a new one), I moved his target to the next "major" target, the Berserker; Doc, please let me know if you would have retrieved the Unlucky Horseshoe or chosen a different target instead. :wink: In light of Thormanil's ineffective attack in Round 2, Docken's target wouldn't be dead, so his attacks will repeat as normal.

Round 4 of Key Combat:

Hybros (Darkness) vs. Golem Alchemist B - Critical Martial Hit (Golem Alchemist B: 33*3=99+8=107*2*2/2=214-10=204 damage ( :look: ); Hybros: -1 Ether)

Hybros (Darkness) vs. Golem Alchemist B - Special Damage (Golem Alchemist B: no effect, Stunned removed)

Thormanil Nihai (Shishkebab) vs. Golem Black Knight - High Assault (Golem Black Knight: 11*5=55+43+1=99/2=49-19=30 damage + Bleeding 5)

Bartholomew Docken (Darksteel Crossbow) vs. Golem Black Knight- Hit SHIELD (Aura - Docken: Aura renewed)

Ellaria Arbour (Ignis Fatuus) vs. Golem Junior Skirmisher C - Aim Hit (Golem Junior Skirmisher C: 12+30=42*2=84-20=64 damage + Poisoned 25)

Ellaria Arbour (Ignis Fatuus) vs. Golem Junior Skirmisher C - Damage SHIELD (Roots of Life - All party members: 12+30=42 health restored + negative effects removed, Ellaria: -1 Ether)

Golem Lieutenant Huxley vs. Hybros Bartholomew Docken: no damage, Asleep

Golem Lieutenant Huxley vs. Thormanil Nihai Bartholomew Docken: no damage, Asleep

Golem Alchemist C vs. Bartholomew Docken Bartholomew Docken: no damage, Asleep

Golem Berserker vs. Ellaria Arbour Hybros Bartholomew Docken: no damage, Asleep

Golem Lieutenant Huxley: -2 (Poison)

Left Rear Counter: -1 (Poison)

Golem Black Knight: -6 (Poison 1, Bleeding 5)

Right Rear Counter: -1 (Poison)

Golem Berserker: -1 (Poison)

Left Front Counter: -1 (Poison)

Golem Junior Skirmisher C: -101 (Poison) (KO!)

Right Front Counter: -1 (Poison)

The Monk miraculously made a massive hit, but then mistakenly missed the kill, allowing his foe to recover from its stun. The Dragoon brutally bashed the Black Knight, who started bleeding while the Warden redoubled his protective Aura. The Druid at last confirmed her kill through poison, but got protectively twitchy upon realizing the enemies' effects were running out, summoning reviving roots to ensure the party would be in peak condition for the fierce fight.

With two foes fallen, four enemies and four counters stood strong against the party. THE BATTLE CONTINUED!

The Enemies:

Golem Lieutenant Huxley

*Immune to

Weakened

,

Blinded

,

Fragile

, and

Jinxed

*

*Back Row* *Ignores Row* *Deals

Stunned

*

*Assistance*

*Poisoned by 2*

*Reinforced*

*Lucky*

*Hastened*

*Stunned*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

54

Health:

631/710

Defense:

25

50

60

Special:

Phalanx

- The Skirmisher crouches behind his shield in close formation with the rest of his party, halving his and their damage taken during the next three Rounds. If Special Damage is rolled against him again while his Phalanx is in effect, his Phalanx is extended by another three Rounds.

Drops:

Security Room Key, Blood-stained note, Duplovian Swift Halberd (WP:3, deals

Stunned

, halberd), Lieutenant's Sword (WP:6, longsword)

Note:

Golem Huxley attacks with a throwing weapon; after one roll of Damage or one Free Hit, he will move to the Front Row and will retrieve his weapon on the next roll of Damage or Free Hit. If for any reason he cannot retrieve his throwing weapon, Golem Huxley will attack from the Back Row and his attacks will no longer ignore Row.

Left Rear Counter

*Back Row*

*Counter-Striking*

*Does Not Deal Free Hits*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Stunned*

Type:

Counter

Level:

0

Health:

96/100

Defense:

5

Special:

Floor

– This is a

floor

counter. Nothing happens.

Drops:

nothing

Note:

Increases the SP of anyone hiding behind it by 10 (currently: Golem Alchemist A). The flying glass shards and splinters cause Bleeding 15 to anyone near it when destroyed (currently: Golem Lieutenant Huxley).

Golem Alchemist B

*Immune to

Sealed

and

Poisoned

*

*Back Row*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

5

10

Health:

220/220

Defense:

0

10

Special I:

Instant Items

- The Golem Alchemist uses an item from their drops, then attacks the target with strength equal to their Level. If the Golem Alchemist has no items in their inventory, Mixture is used instead. Used in place of Damage rolls and Free Hits.

Special II:

Mixture

- The Golem Alchemist mixes random ingredients together and creates surprising new items. (See the

List of Items

in the Alchemist rules for details.) The outcome of the Golem Alchemist's mixture is determined by rolling a die twice. The created item is added to Golem Alchemist's drops.

Drops:

Enchanted Bracelet (protects from Sealed, accessory), Diluted Arc Tonic, Bad Breath, Smile of the Gods

Golem Black Knight

*Immune to

Darkness

and

Stunned

*

*Back Row*

*Ignores Row*

*Ignores SP*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Bleeding by 5*

*Blinded (1 Round)*

*Jinxed*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

25

50

Health:

251/340

Defense:

9

19

Special:

Arrogant Prick

- The black knight recklessly breaks through the target's defences, causing 31 damage ignoring SP. They also steal and (if suitable) equip one weapon or Artifact from the target's equipment.

Drops:

Throwing Knife (WP:3, retrievable throwing weapon), Throwing Knife (WP:3, retrievable throwing weapon), Throwing Knife (WP:3, retrievable throwing weapon), Guardian Halberd (WP: 5, target's defense is used as additional WP, halberd)

Note:

The Golem Black Knight attacks with three throwing weapons; after three rolls of Damage and/or Free Hits, they will move to the Front Row and their attacks will no longer ignore Row but will ignore SP.

Right Rear Counter

*Back Row*

*Counter-Striking*

*Does Not Deal Free Hits*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Stunned*

Type:

Counter

Level:

0

Health:

96/100

Defense:

5

Special:

Floor

– This is a

floor

counter. Nothing happens.

Drops:

nothing

Note:

Increases the SP of anyone hiding behind it by 10 (currently: Golem Alchemist B, Golem Black Knight). The flying glass shards and splinters cause Bleeding 15 to anyone near it when destroyed (currently: Golem Alchemist B, Golem Black Knight, Golem Lieutenant Huxley).

Golem Alchemist C

*Immune to

Sealed

and

Poisoned

*

*Stunned*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

5

Health:

220/220

Defense:

0

10

Special I:

Instant Items

- The Golem Alchemist uses an item from their drops, then attacks the target with strength equal to their Level. If the Golem Alchemist has no items in their inventory, Mixture is used instead. Used in place of Damage rolls and Free Hits.

Special II:

Mixture

- The Golem Alchemist mixes random ingredients together and creates surprising new items. (See the

List of Items

in the Alchemist rules for details.) The outcome of the Golem Alchemist's mixture is determined by rolling a die twice. The created item is added to Golem Alchemist's drops.

Drops:

Lab Notes, Last Resort, Wyvern's Breath

Golem Berserker

*Poisoned by 1*

*Stunned*

*Blinded (3 Rounds)*

*Focused on Hybros*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

26

Health:

290/330

Defense:

12

22

Special:

War Cry

- The berserker fears nothing, and hits her target for 36 damage.

Drops:

Notched Greatsword (WP:5), Mead

Note:

The Golem Berserker will focus her attacks on whichever party member she attacks first, until that party member is Knocked Out.

Left Front Counter

*Counter-Striking*

*Does Not Deal Free Hits*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Stunned*

Type:

Counter

Level:

0

Health:

96/100

Defense:

5

Special:

Floor

– This is a

floor

counter. Nothing happens.

Drops:

nothing

Note:

Increases the SP of anyone hiding behind it by 10 (currently: Golem Alchemist C, Golem Berserker). The flying glass shards and splinters cause Bleeding 15 to anyone near it when destroyed (currently: Golem Alchemist C, Golem Berserker).

Right Front Counter

*Counter-Striking*

*Does Not Deal Free Hits*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Stunned*

Type:

Counter

Level:

0

Health:

96/100

Defense:

5

Special:

Floor

– This is a

floor

counter. Nothing happens.

Drops:

nothing

Note:

Increases the SP of anyone hiding behind it by 10 (currently: Golem Junior Skirmisher C). The flying glass shards and splinters cause Bleeding 15 to anyone near it when destroyed (currently: no one).

The Party:

Ellaria Arbour

(Sandy)

23 years old female human Druid

Level 30.75

*Immune to

Sealed

,

Poisoned

,

Bleeding

, and

Hexed

* *Ignis Fatuus: permanently

poisoned by 15

*

*Party Leader*

*Hastened*

*Encouraged*

*Lucky*

*Blessed*

*Inspired*

Power:

42

(30+12)

Defense:

7

(3+4)

Health:

48/48

96/96

(9+29+7+1+2)

Ether:

31/42

(5+29+5+1+2)

Gold:

253

Equipment:

Ignis Fatuus (WP:13, permanently poisoned by 15, poisoned by 10 (temporary)

fire

- and

lighting

-elemental staff), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max Ether +5, protects from sealing; bodywear), Sterile Gloves (immunity to poisoned and bleeding, handwear), Spider Helmet (SP:4, passes poisoned and bleeding effects to the enemy when the wearer is hit; headwear), Paper Doll (Protects from hexed; accessory)

Inventory:

Weapons

Sylvania's Crossbow (WP:10,

wood

-elemental crossbow), Pan Flute (WP: 7, instrument), Wizard's Staff (WP:1,

fire

-,

wind

-,

water

- and

earth

-elemental staff), Quill Pen (WP:1, retrievable throwing weapon), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to

Darkness

-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only; shield.), Spear (WP:6), Halberd (WP:6)

Artefacts:

Ranger's Quiver (WP: +1 to bows and crossbows. Suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators, and winged warriors), Spirit Robe (Renders wearer invisible to the enemy for the first three rounds of battle so they do not take free hits; backwear), Black Bandana (Power +3, pirate lingo; headwear),

Spell Items:

Scroll of Inspiration (Inspired for rest of battle, 10 ether, 50/50 chance) Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Serenade of Water (Causes Water damage equal to the minstrel's level to all enemies per round for as long as the song is sung. Costs 10 ether per round. Battle Song), Ruby (

Fire

)

Consumables:

3 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, 4 Health Cores, 4 Tonics, 4 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Elixir, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, Tiger Balm, 2 Phoenix Essences, Emergency Essence, Meads, Nostrum, Soma, Ambrosia, 2 Smoke Bombs, Flash Bomb, 3 Fire Bombs, Ice Bomb, 2 Lightning Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs, Blind Bomb,

Currency:

Gold Ore (worth 80 gold)

Tools:

Bedroll, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass

Quest Items:

Hybros (played by JimButcher)

53-year-old male imp Chi Monk

*Permanently Hastened*

*Immune to

Cursed

,

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Confused

,

Fragile

,

Weakened

*

*Immune to all elements except wood*

*Intimidation*

*Natural Respite*

*Life Drain*

*Encouraged*

*Inspired*

Level:

33.5

Power Bonus:

3 (8 in front row)

*

Defense:

0

Health:

54/54

108/108

(7+32+12+3*)

Ether:

20/37

(32+3+2)

Gold:

713

Equipment:

Golden Armor

(user is permanently hastened and cursed,

fire

-,

water

-,

earth

-,

wind

-,

ice

-,

lightning

-,

darkness

-,

light

-elemental, grants immunity to Sleep, Blindness, Confusion, Frailty, and Weakening; bodywear),

The Black Hat

(Suitable for anyone, grants

Intimidation

, immune to

darkness

and

cursed

, headwear),

Fighting Boots

(Power +5 on the front row; suitable to barbarians, knights, rogues, beast warriors, chi monks, dragoons, harlots, infiltrators, marauders, skirmishers, regulators and winged warriors),

Metal Claw

(Unarmed attacks drain health from the enemy equal to 50% of the strength of the attack (rounded up); handwear)

Inventory:

• Sword of Ancestral Hatred (WP: 45.25 gains 1/4 WP every kill made with it; longsword), Zoot's Reaper (WP:15; scythe, suitable to Hybros), Clock Cog (WP:14, retrievable), Banana Bladerang (WP:9, damage all, retrievable), Justice (WP:8, causes blinded-effect, dagger), Twin Kunai (WP:6, dual strike, daggers), Hollow Dagger (WP:6, hollow blade [nothing]; dagger), Spinning Bolas (WP: 5, deals the Slowed effect, but the effect is removed when retrieved; retrievable), Nimbus Broomstick (WP:5, long range, usable by mages and clerics; Broomstick, sells for double usual price), Training Longsword (WP:5, Longsword), Wrench (WP:3, decreases the target’s level by 1, retrievable), Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health; suitable for all classes), Skirmisher's Shield (SP:10, shield),

• Sticky Gloves (gains 50% more gold, suitable for Rogues, handwear), Baron's Epaulets (Suitable for short heroes, grants Command over short NPCs), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP:1, suitable to Rogues; backwear), Cloak of the Red Assassin (Chance of Assassination is 1/3, suitable for Assassins; backwear), Sterile Gloves (grants immunity to poisoned- and bleeding-effects, handwear), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from

Weakened

-effect; handwear), Swift Boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to STEAL gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold, in addition to hiding; suitable to rogues; footwear)

• Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, Scroll of Luck (grants Lucky-effect for one battle, costs 10 ether)

• 12 Potions, 13 Grand Potions, 17 Health Cores, 11 Remedies, 2 Neutralizers, 3 Elixirs, 2 Grand Tonics, Soma, Feather of White, 2 Phoenix Essences, 4 Phoenix Incenses, Fenghuang Essence (After being consumed, automatically revives the target with full health once when knocked out; cannot revive targets that are already knocked out), 2 Deadly Venoms, 4 Smoke Bombs, 3 Holy Bombs, 5 Nostrums, 2 Meads, Mulled Wine, Minimizing Dust, 2 Pumpkin Bombs (causes stunned-, poisoned-, asleep-, blinded-, sealed- and confused-effects to all opponents when used), 2 Gold Rings (Worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), Skeleton Decoy, Bone

• Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, 4 Mythril Shards, Crimson Haze (Causes a weapon to deal the poisoned by 7 and cursed effects permanently), Grating Stone

Bartholomew Docken

, Dragonslayer

(Brickdoctor)

34-year-old human male, Warden

Level 48.8

*Gains Triple XP* *Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits*

*Scary*

*Immune to

Defense Reduction

,

Removal of Positive Effects

,

Confused

,

Blinded

,

Poison

,

Fragile

,

Fire

,

Earth

,

Wind

, and

Sudden Death

*

*Counterstriking*

*Aura (1 Round)*

Power:

58

(Level 47 + WP: 10) (

Power Bonus:

0)

Defense:

23

(SP: 20 + SP: 3)

Health:

82/82

164/164

328/328

(base HP: 6 + Level bonus: 47 + Class bonus: 8 + permanent boost: 21*)

Gold:

541

(1 Gold loaned to Lord Lawrence Boomingham [Zepher])

GP:

27

Equipment:

Darksteel Crossbow

(WP: 10; inflicts the

Blinded

-effect; Crossbow),

Mythril Shield

(SP: 20; Shield),

Dread Hat

(permanent

Scary

effect; immune to

Defense Reduction

,

Removal of Positive Effects

,

Confusion

,

Blindness

,

Poison

,

Fragile

,

Fire

,

Earth

, and

Wind

; suitable for anyone; Headwear),

Mail of the Renegade Commander

(SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; suitable for anyone; Bodywear),

Cobweb Cowl

(immune to

Sudden Death

; suitable for anyone; Backwear),

Medal of Glory

(Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; suitable for anyone; Accessory),

Counterstrike Gloves

(After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; suitable for anyone; Handwear)

Inventory:

• Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes), Fishstick (WP: 7; deals double Damage on ships; club), Unlucky Horseshoe (WP: 13; inflicts the

Jinxed

-effect; Throwing Weapon [borrowed from Arthur Justus Regulus VII (Flipz)]), Training Longsword (WP:5, Longsword),

• Large Water Canteen (Carries 6 portions of water; Accessory), Aqua Gear (Adds

Water

-element to physical attacks, immune to

Water

, Accessory)

• Potions (4), Grand Potions (11), Health Cores (3), Remedies (10), Phoenix Essences (3), Phoenix Incense, Meads (2), Smelling Salts, Mulled Wine, Feather of Lithe, Feather of White, Smoke Bombs (5), Water Bombs (5), Lightning Bombs (5), Bones (11), Venom (5), Deadly Venom, Skeleton Decoy, Teleportapple, Grating Stone, Adamantite Shards (3/4 Adamantite), Writ of Blacksmith Service (Voucher for one free weapon or shield upgrade at Anwyl's Smithy), Inkwell (consumable, causes a weapon to deal the Blinded-effect for one battle)

• Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass

• Silver Ore (60 Gold)

• Incomplete Formula (Quest Item, note, found: Blacksmith), Portia Butcher's Diary Entry (Quest Item, note, found: General Store), Storekeeper's Note (Quest Item, note, found: General Store Cellar), Clerk's Note (Quest Item, note, found: Mayor's Office), Clara Butcher's Letter (Quest Item, note, found: Town Hall Meeting Room), Barkeep's Note (Quest Item, note, found: Inn of the Wayward Angel), Butcher's Note (Quest Item, note, found: Butcher's Shop), Baker's Note (Quest Item, note, found: Bakery)

Thormanil Nihai

, Dragonslayer, Orc-kin (Played by swils) and

Arx

the Youngling (

Ice

)

Level 43.6 Dragoon

*Immune to

Darkness

,

Light

,

Water

,

Fire

,

Air

,

Earth

,

Lightning

, and

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Bound

,

Confused

,

Fragile

,

Slowed

, and

Weakened

*

*Gains Triple Experience*

*Reflects physical damage*

Power Bonus

: +1

Defense

: 18

Health

: 62/62

Gold:

1656

Equipment:

Shishkebab (WP: 16, dual-strike,

darkness

-

elemental, lance), Iris Shield (SP: 15; reflects physical Damage back to the attacker regardless of Row or Defense, if the user survives the attack.), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null

Darkness

), Winged Sandals (Wearer is immune to

Light

,

Water

,

Fire

,

Air

,

Earth

, and

Lightning

, and the

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Bound

,

Confused

,

Fragile

,

Slowed

, and

Weakened

-effects), Medal of Glory (Wearer gains triple experience, accessory)

Inventory:

• Dragonsbane Lance (WP: 20, triple damage to enemies with 'Dragon' in their name, lance), Gladiator Trident (WP: 11, Spear, causes bleeding-by-5 effect), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Frozen Saber (WP: 9, longsword,

Stuns

enemies), Repeater Crossbow (WP: 7, crossbow. Hastened for first round of combat while equipped.), Schoolyard Sword (WP: 8 great sword), Skirmisher's Shield (SP:10, shield), Wooden Shield (SP:5, Null

Wood

), Crossbow (WP:5), Mercutio's Dagger of Mugging (WP:5, +5 gold from stealing; dagger)

• Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Weredog (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory), Fighting Boots (Footwear, Power +5 on the front row, suitable to barbarians, knights, rogues, beast warriors, chi monks, dragoons, harlots, infiltrators, marauders, skirmishers, regulators, and winged warriors), Sticky Gloves (Handwear, Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from

Weakened

-effect; handwear), Aqua Gear (Wearer deals and is immune to

water

-elemental damage)

• Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass

• 2x Amethyst (

Darkness

), Emerald (

Wood

), Opal (

Ice

),

• Potion, 2x Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Neutralizer, Milk

• Mead, 2x Nostrum, Smelling Salts, 2x Mulled Wine, Jinxy Juice, Feather of Lithe,

• 2x Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, 3x Smoke Bomb, Ice Bomb, 5x Water Bomb

• 3x Venom, 2x Deadly Venom,

• 2x Grating Stone, Bright Polish, Teleportapple

Edited December 28, 2014 by Flipz

**JimBee** · December 28, 2014

OOC: I'm not quite sure why the Berserker would be focused on Hybros; it never had the chance to attack. And I hate to say it, but the Black Knight was immune to darkness. Can we just say that Thormanil used a different weapon?

"We must leave the leader for now while he is stunned. Docken will be able to take the hit once it is in fighting condition. Docken, take Alchemist B now, it is very weak. I will make quick work of the final Alchemist, heheh. Ellaria, Thormanil, perhaps you two can dispose of the Berserker before we have to deal with the defenses of the Lieutenant."

Hybros attacks Alchemist C from the front row with darkness. If it is defeated, he will direct other attacks to the Berserker.

Flipz · December 28, 2014

QM Note: Free Hits; as I've seen it played, a Berserker gets locked into their target from the moment they target it, even if something (i.e. an AoE Sleep or Stun effect) interrupts the attack.

Whoops. :blush: In fairness, I should have noted it back in Round 2, so I'll assume Round 3 as the start of Thormanil switching weapons (since Round 2 was clearly player error).

Flipz · December 28, 2014

QM Note: Fixes made. Black Knight is still alive (but Bleeding and Blinded for another Round), and Docken has a double Aura (which I don't think we've seen since Quest 37 :blush: ).

**Sandy** · December 28, 2014

QM Note: Docken has a double Aura (which I don't think we've seen since Quest 37 ).

OoC: But Aura cannot be duplicated. :wacko: Effects and statuses-that-are-similar-to-effects-but-are-not-actual-effects do not stack unless explicitly said so. Aura only lasts for one round, anyway, so rolling it again only renews it.

Ellaria switches both of her attacks to Golem Berserker.

The Battle Order remains the same.

swils · December 28, 2014

I.. wow. I'm really sorry, folks.

Okay so, Berserker or Black Knight?

**JimBee** · December 28, 2014

After seeing the Black Knight recover, Hybros revises his strategy. "Thormanil, the Berserker if you will, eheh. Docken, a quick defeat of the Alchemist would be good, and further submission of the Black Knight after."

**Brickdoctor** · December 28, 2014

OoC: Am I correct in assuming that Alchemist B's HP is 26/220, not 220/220?

I attack Golem Alchemist B from the Back Row with my Darksteel Crossbow.

swils · December 28, 2014

Thormanil attacks the Berserker from the front row with Shishkebab. unless I've somehow buggered that and missed an immunity. I think I'm alright this time, though.

Flipz · December 28, 2014

OoC: Am I correct in assuming that Alchemist B's HP is 26/220, not 220/220?

QM Note: You are correct. Can't front on the Empire, to all you Vader-haters out there, we'll blow your planet up. Must have had the wrong edit window open when fixing the poison damage.

Will roll soon. :wink:

Flipz · December 29, 2014

Round 5 of Key Combat:

Hybros (Darkness) vs. Golem Alchemist C - Special Damage (Golem Alchemist C: No effect, Stunned removed)

Hybros (Darkness) vs. Golem Alchemist C - SHIELD (Chakra - Hybros: full health restored, negative effects removed, Blessed, -1 Ether)

Thormanil Nihai (Shishkebab) vs. Golem Berserker - Special Damage (War Cry - Thormanil Hybros Docken: no effect, Stunned removed)

Bartholomew Docken (Darksteel Crossbow) vs. Golem Alchemist B- Damage (Instant Items - Golem Alchemist B: Smile of the Gods used, enemy party Blessed; Docken: 10/2=5-23=0 damage)

Ellaria Arbour (Ignis Fatuus) vs. Golem Berserker - Hit Damage (Golem Berserker: 12+30=42*2=84-22=62 damage + Poisoned 25)

Ellaria Arbour (Ignis Fatuus) vs. Golem Berserker - Aim Damage (Golem Berserker: 12-22=0 damage + Poisoned 25)

Golem Lieutenant Huxley + Golem Lieutenant Huxley + Golem Black Knight vs. Bartholomew Docken: 0 (stunned removed) + 54 + 0 (Blinded) = 54/2=27-23=4 damage + Stunned

Golem Lieutenant Huxley: -2 (Poison), +3 (Blessed)

Left Rear Counter: -1 (Poison), +3 (Blessed)

Golem Black Knight: -6 (Poison 1, Bleeding 5), +3 (Blessed)

Right Rear Counter: -1 (Poison), +3 (Blessed)

Golem Berserker: -51 (Poison), +3 (Blessed)

Left Front Counter: -1 (Poison), +3 (Blessed)

Right Front Counter: -1 (Poison), +3 (Blessed)

The Monk managed to miss again, and chose to meditate upon his failures, becoming Blessed in the process. The Dragoon, too, allows an enemy a recovery, as the Warden allows his foe to spread a Soma substitute over all their foes. Finally the Druid comes in to mop up the damage, poisoning the Berserker as their sole Skirmisher foe, Golem Lieutenant Huxley, Stuns the Warden and moves to the Front Row.

With two foes fallen, four enemies and four counters stood strong against the party. THE BATTLE CONTINUED!

The Enemies:

Golem Lieutenant Huxley

*Immune to

Weakened

,

Blinded

,

Fragile

, and

Jinxed

*

*Back Row* *Ignores Row* *Deals

Stunned

*

*Assistance*

*Poisoned by 2*

*Reinforced*

*Lucky*

*Hastened*

*Blessed*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

54

Health:

632/710

Defense:

25

50

Special:

Phalanx

- The Skirmisher crouches behind his shield in close formation with the rest of his party, halving his and their damage taken during the next three Rounds. If Special Damage is rolled against him again while his Phalanx is in effect, his Phalanx is extended by another three Rounds.

Drops:

Security Room Key, Blood-stained note,

Duplovian Swift Halberd (WP:3, deals

Stunned

, halberd)

, Lieutenant's Sword (WP:6, longsword)

Note:

Golem Huxley attacks with a throwing weapon; after one roll of Damage or one Free Hit, he will move to the Front Row and will retrieve his weapon on the next roll of Damage or Free Hit. If for any reason he cannot retrieve his throwing weapon, Golem Huxley will attack from the Back Row and his attacks will no longer ignore Row.

Left Rear Counter

*Back Row*

*Counter-Striking*

*Does Not Deal Free Hits*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Stunned*

*Blessed*

Type:

Counter

Level:

0

Health:

98/100

Defense:

5

Special:

Floor

– This is a

floor

counter. Nothing happens.

Drops:

nothing

Note:

Increases the SP of anyone hiding behind it by 10 (currently: no one). The flying glass shards and splinters cause Bleeding 15 to anyone near it when destroyed (currently: no one).

Golem Alchemist B

*Immune to

Sealed

and

Poisoned

*

*Back Row*

*Blessed*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

5

Health:

29/220

Defense:

0

10

Special I:

Instant Items

- The Golem Alchemist uses an item from their drops, then attacks the target with strength equal to their Level. If the Golem Alchemist has no items in their inventory, Mixture is used instead. Used in place of Damage rolls and Free Hits.

Special II:

Mixture

- The Golem Alchemist mixes random ingredients together and creates surprising new items. (See the

List of Items

in the Alchemist rules for details.) The outcome of the Golem Alchemist's mixture is determined by rolling a die twice. The created item is added to Golem Alchemist's drops.

Drops:

Enchanted Bracelet (protects from Sealed, accessory), Diluted Arc Tonic, Bad Breath

Golem Black Knight

*Immune to

Darkness

and

Stunned

*

*Back Row*

*Ignores Row*

*Ignores SP*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Bleeding by 5*

*Jinxed*

*Blessed*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

25

Health:

248/340

Defense:

9

19

Special:

Arrogant Prick

- The black knight recklessly breaks through the target's defences, causing 31 damage ignoring SP. They also steal and (if suitable) equip one weapon or Artifact from the target's equipment.

Drops:

Throwing Knife (WP:3, retrievable throwing weapon), Throwing Knife (WP:3, retrievable throwing weapon), Throwing Knife (WP:3, retrievable throwing weapon), Guardian Halberd (WP: 5, target's defense is used as additional WP, halberd)

Note:

The Golem Black Knight attacks with three throwing weapons; after three rolls of Damage and/or Free Hits, they will move to the Front Row and their attacks will no longer ignore Row but will ignore SP.

Right Rear Counter

*Back Row*

*Counter-Striking*

*Does Not Deal Free Hits*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Stunned*

*Blessed*

Type:

Counter

Level:

0

Health:

98/100

Defense:

5

Special:

Floor

– This is a

floor

counter. Nothing happens.

Drops:

nothing

Note:

Increases the SP of anyone hiding behind it by 10 (currently: Golem Alchemist B, Golem Black Knight). The flying glass shards and splinters cause Bleeding 15 to anyone near it when destroyed (currently: Golem Alchemist B, Golem Black Knight).

Golem Alchemist C

*Immune to

Sealed

and

Poisoned

*

*Blessed*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

5

Health:

220/220

Defense:

0

10

Special I:

Instant Items

- The Golem Alchemist uses an item from their drops, then attacks the target with strength equal to their Level. If the Golem Alchemist has no items in their inventory, Mixture is used instead. Used in place of Damage rolls and Free Hits.

Special II:

Mixture

- The Golem Alchemist mixes random ingredients together and creates surprising new items. (See the

List of Items

in the Alchemist rules for details.) The outcome of the Golem Alchemist's mixture is determined by rolling a die twice. The created item is added to Golem Alchemist's drops.

Drops:

Lab Notes, Last Resort, Wyvern's Breath,

Golem Berserker

*Poisoned by 51*

*Focused on Hybros*

*Blessed*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

26

Health:

220/330

Defense:

12

22

Special:

War Cry

- The berserker fears nothing, and hits her target for 36 damage.

Drops:

Notched Greatsword (WP:5), Mead

Note:

The Golem Berserker will focus her attacks on whichever party member she attacks first, until that party member is Knocked Out.

Left Front Counter

*Counter-Striking*

*Does Not Deal Free Hits*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Stunned*

*Blessed*

Type:

Counter

Level:

0

Health:

98/100

Defense:

5

Special:

Floor

– This is a

floor

counter. Nothing happens.

Drops:

nothing

Note:

Increases the SP of anyone hiding behind it by 10 (currently: Golem Alchemist C, Golem Berserker). The flying glass shards and splinters cause Bleeding 15 to anyone near it when destroyed (currently: Golem Alchemist C, Golem Berserker, Golem Lieutenant Huxley).

Right Front Counter

*Counter-Striking*

*Does Not Deal Free Hits*

*Poisoned by 1*

*Stunned*

*Blessed*

Type:

Counter

Level:

0

Health:

98/100

Defense:

5

Special:

Floor

– This is a

floor

counter. Nothing happens.

Drops:

nothing

Note:

Increases the SP of anyone hiding behind it by 10 (currently: no one). The flying glass shards and splinters cause Bleeding 15 to anyone near it when destroyed (currently: Golem Lieutenant Huxley).

The Party:

Ellaria Arbour

(Sandy)

23 years old female human Druid

Level 30.75

*Immune to

Sealed

,

Poisoned

,

Bleeding

, and

Hexed

* *Ignis Fatuus: permanently

poisoned by 15

*

*Party Leader*

*Hastened*

*Encouraged*

*Lucky*

*Blessed*

*Inspired*

Power:

42

(30+12)

Defense:

7

(3+4)

Health:

48/48

96/96

(9+29+7+1+2)

Ether:

31/42

(5+29+5+1+2)

Gold:

253

Equipment:

Ignis Fatuus (WP:13, permanently poisoned by 15, poisoned by 10 (temporary)

fire

- and

lighting

-elemental staff), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max Ether +5, protects from sealing; bodywear), Sterile Gloves (immunity to poisoned and bleeding, handwear), Spider Helmet (SP:4, passes poisoned and bleeding effects to the enemy when the wearer is hit; headwear), Paper Doll (Protects from hexed; accessory)

Inventory:

Weapons

Sylvania's Crossbow (WP:10,

wood

-elemental crossbow), Pan Flute (WP: 7, instrument), Wizard's Staff (WP:1,

fire

-,

wind

-,

water

- and

earth

-elemental staff), Quill Pen (WP:1, retrievable throwing weapon), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to

Darkness

-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only; shield.), Spear (WP:6), Halberd (WP:6)

Artefacts:

Ranger's Quiver (WP: +1 to bows and crossbows. Suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators, and winged warriors), Spirit Robe (Renders wearer invisible to the enemy for the first three rounds of battle so they do not take free hits; backwear), Black Bandana (Power +3, pirate lingo; headwear),

Spell Items:

Scroll of Inspiration (Inspired for rest of battle, 10 ether, 50/50 chance) Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Serenade of Water (Causes Water damage equal to the minstrel's level to all enemies per round for as long as the song is sung. Costs 10 ether per round. Battle Song), Ruby (

Fire

)

Consumables:

3 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, 4 Health Cores, 4 Tonics, 4 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Elixir, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, Tiger Balm, 2 Phoenix Essences, Emergency Essence, Meads, Nostrum, Soma, Ambrosia, 2 Smoke Bombs, Flash Bomb, 3 Fire Bombs, Ice Bomb, 2 Lightning Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs, Blind Bomb,

Currency:

Gold Ore (worth 80 gold)

Tools:

Bedroll, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass

Quest Items:

Hybros (played by JimButcher)

53-year-old male imp Chi Monk

*Permanently Hastened*

*Immune to

Cursed

,

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Confused

,

Fragile

,

Weakened

*

*Immune to all elements except wood*

*Intimidation*

*Natural Respite*

*Life Drain*

*Encouraged*

*Inspired*

Level:

33.5

Power Bonus:

3 (8 in front row)

*

Defense:

0

Health:

54/54

108/108

(7+32+12+3*)

Ether:

19/37

(32+3+2)

Gold:

713

Equipment:

Golden Armor

(user is permanently hastened and cursed,

fire

-,

water

-,

earth

-,

wind

-,

ice

-,

lightning

-,

darkness

-,

light

-elemental, grants immunity to Sleep, Blindness, Confusion, Frailty, and Weakening; bodywear),

The Black Hat

(Suitable for anyone, grants

Intimidation

, immune to

darkness

and

cursed

, headwear),

Fighting Boots

(Power +5 on the front row; suitable to barbarians, knights, rogues, beast warriors, chi monks, dragoons, harlots, infiltrators, marauders, skirmishers, regulators and winged warriors),

Metal Claw

(Unarmed attacks drain health from the enemy equal to 50% of the strength of the attack (rounded up); handwear)

Inventory:

• Sword of Ancestral Hatred (WP: 45.25 gains 1/4 WP every kill made with it; longsword), Zoot's Reaper (WP:15; scythe, suitable to Hybros), Clock Cog (WP:14, retrievable), Banana Bladerang (WP:9, damage all, retrievable), Justice (WP:8, causes blinded-effect, dagger), Twin Kunai (WP:6, dual strike, daggers), Hollow Dagger (WP:6, hollow blade [nothing]; dagger), Spinning Bolas (WP: 5, deals the Slowed effect, but the effect is removed when retrieved; retrievable), Nimbus Broomstick (WP:5, long range, usable by mages and clerics; Broomstick, sells for double usual price), Training Longsword (WP:5, Longsword), Wrench (WP:3, decreases the target’s level by 1, retrievable), Pan (WP: 1, +1 Health; suitable for all classes), Skirmisher's Shield (SP:10, shield),

• Sticky Gloves (gains 50% more gold, suitable for Rogues, handwear), Baron's Epaulets (Suitable for short heroes, grants Command over short NPCs), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP:1, suitable to Rogues; backwear), Cloak of the Red Assassin (Chance of Assassination is 1/3, suitable for Assassins; backwear), Sterile Gloves (grants immunity to poisoned- and bleeding-effects, handwear), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from

Weakened

-effect; handwear), Swift Boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to STEAL gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold, in addition to hiding; suitable to rogues; footwear)

• Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, Scroll of Luck (grants Lucky-effect for one battle, costs 10 ether)

• 12 Potions, 13 Grand Potions, 17 Health Cores, 11 Remedies, 2 Neutralizers, 3 Elixirs, 2 Grand Tonics, Soma, Feather of White, 2 Phoenix Essences, 4 Phoenix Incenses, Fenghuang Essence (After being consumed, automatically revives the target with full health once when knocked out; cannot revive targets that are already knocked out), 2 Deadly Venoms, 4 Smoke Bombs, 3 Holy Bombs, 5 Nostrums, 2 Meads, Mulled Wine, Minimizing Dust, 2 Pumpkin Bombs (causes stunned-, poisoned-, asleep-, blinded-, sealed- and confused-effects to all opponents when used), 2 Gold Rings (Worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), Skeleton Decoy, Bone

• Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, 4 Mythril Shards, Crimson Haze (Causes a weapon to deal the poisoned by 7 and cursed effects permanently), Grating Stone

Bartholomew Docken

, Dragonslayer

(Brickdoctor)

34-year-old human male, Warden

Level 48.8

*Gains Triple XP* *Takes Halved Damage from Free Hits*

*Scary*

*Immune to

Defense Reduction

,

Removal of Positive Effects

,

Confused

,

Blinded

,

Poison

,

Fragile

,

Fire

,

Earth

,

Wind

, and

Sudden Death

*

*Counterstriking*

*Stunned*

Power:

58

(Level 48 + WP: 10) (

Power Bonus:

0)

Defense:

23

(SP: 20 + SP: 3)

Health:

82/82

(base HP: 6 + Level bonus: 47 + Class bonus: 8 + permanent boost: 21*)

Gold:

541

(1 Gold loaned to Lord Lawrence Boomingham [Zepher])

GP:

27

Equipment:

Darksteel Crossbow

(WP: 10; inflicts the

Blinded

-effect; Crossbow),

Mythril Shield

(SP: 20; Shield),

Dread Hat

(permanent

Scary

effect; immune to

Defense Reduction

,

Removal of Positive Effects

,

Confusion

,

Blindness

,

Poison

,

Fragile

,

Fire

,

Earth

, and

Wind

; suitable for anyone; Headwear),

Mail of the Renegade Commander

(SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; suitable for anyone; Bodywear),

Cobweb Cowl

(immune to

Sudden Death

; suitable for anyone; Backwear),

Medal of Glory

(Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles; suitable for anyone; Accessory),

Counterstrike Gloves

(After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; suitable for anyone; Handwear)

Inventory:

• Pan (WP: 1; +1 Max HP; suitable for all classes), Fishstick (WP: 7; deals double Damage on ships; club), Unlucky Horseshoe (WP: 13; inflicts the

Jinxed

-effect; Throwing Weapon [borrowed from Arthur Justus Regulus VII (Flipz)]), Training Longsword (WP:5, Longsword),

• Large Water Canteen (Carries 6 portions of water; Accessory), Aqua Gear (Adds

Water

-element to physical attacks, immune to

Water

, Accessory)

• Potions (4), Grand Potions (11), Health Cores (3), Remedies (10), Phoenix Essences (3), Phoenix Incense, Meads (2), Smelling Salts, Mulled Wine, Feather of Lithe, Feather of White, Smoke Bombs (5), Water Bombs (5), Lightning Bombs (5), Bones (11), Venom (5), Deadly Venom, Skeleton Decoy, Teleportapple, Grating Stone, Adamantite Shards (3/4 Adamantite), Writ of Blacksmith Service (Voucher for one free weapon or shield upgrade at Anwyl's Smithy), Inkwell (consumable, causes a weapon to deal the Blinded-effect for one battle)

• Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass

• Silver Ore (60 Gold)

• Incomplete Formula (Quest Item, note, found: Blacksmith), Portia Butcher's Diary Entry (Quest Item, note, found: General Store), Storekeeper's Note (Quest Item, note, found: General Store Cellar), Clerk's Note (Quest Item, note, found: Mayor's Office), Clara Butcher's Letter (Quest Item, note, found: Town Hall Meeting Room), Barkeep's Note (Quest Item, note, found: Inn of the Wayward Angel), Butcher's Note (Quest Item, note, found: Butcher's Shop), Baker's Note (Quest Item, note, found: Bakery)

Thormanil Nihai

, Dragonslayer, Orc-kin (Played by swils) and

Arx

the Youngling (

Ice

)

Level 43.6 Dragoon

*Immune to

Darkness

,

Light

,

Water

,

Fire

,

Air

,

Earth

,

Lightning

, and

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Bound

,

Confused

,

Fragile

,

Slowed

, and

Weakened

*

*Gains Triple Experience*

*Reflects physical damage*

Power Bonus

: +1

Defense

: 18

Health

: 62/62

Gold:

1656

Equipment:

Shishkebab (WP: 16, dual-strike,

darkness

-

elemental, lance), Iris Shield (SP: 15; reflects physical Damage back to the attacker regardless of Row or Defense, if the user survives the attack.), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null

Darkness

), Winged Sandals (Wearer is immune to

Light

,

Water

,

Fire

,

Air

,

Earth

, and

Lightning

, and the

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Bound

,

Confused

,

Fragile

,

Slowed

, and

Weakened

-effects), Medal of Glory (Wearer gains triple experience, accessory)

Inventory:

• Dragonsbane Lance (WP: 20, triple damage to enemies with 'Dragon' in their name, lance), Gladiator Trident (WP: 11, Spear, causes bleeding-by-5 effect), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Frozen Saber (WP: 9, longsword,

Stuns

enemies), Repeater Crossbow (WP: 7, crossbow. Hastened for first round of combat while equipped.), Schoolyard Sword (WP: 8 great sword), Skirmisher's Shield (SP:10, shield), Wooden Shield (SP:5, Null

Wood

), Crossbow (WP:5), Mercutio's Dagger of Mugging (WP:5, +5 gold from stealing; dagger)

• Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Weredog (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory), Fighting Boots (Footwear, Power +5 on the front row, suitable to barbarians, knights, rogues, beast warriors, chi monks, dragoons, harlots, infiltrators, marauders, skirmishers, regulators, and winged warriors), Sticky Gloves (Handwear, Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from

Weakened

-effect; handwear), Aqua Gear (Wearer deals and is immune to

water

-elemental damage)

• Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass

• 2x Amethyst (

Darkness

), Emerald (

Wood

), Opal (

Ice

),

• Potion, 2x Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Neutralizer, Milk

• Mead, 2x Nostrum, Smelling Salts, 2x Mulled Wine, Jinxy Juice, Feather of Lithe,

• 2x Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, 3x Smoke Bomb, Ice Bomb, 5x Water Bomb

• 3x Venom, 2x Deadly Venom,

• 2x Grating Stone, Bright Polish, Teleportapple

Edited December 30, 2014 by Flipz

**JimBee** · December 30, 2014

OOC: I'm a little confused with all of the effects flying around - why is the Berserker Blind and Encouraged? The special doesn't say anything about increasing attack power. And Docken rolled Damage against Alchemist B, so the enemy party shouldn't be blessed.

"Hm... we will have to leave the Alchemists be for now. The most damage they can do is to use their potions, so perhaps it is best to not target them, eheh... Docken, you will have to Blind the Black Knight again as well as take a hit from the Lieutenant. Ellaria, the more you can poison the Lieutenant, the better. Thormanil, we will take the Beserker together."

Hybros attacks the Berserker twice from the front row with darkness.

Flipz · December 30, 2014

QM Note: The Alchemists use Instant Items on rolls of Damage and Free Hits. :wink: The Berserker being Blind is an oversight from my earlier mistake (will fix momentarily), the Encouragement comes from Golem Huxley's Assistance trait (which is no longer aiding the Bla shouldn't be there, Assistance is useless now you've killed someone on each Row. (Good catch, and clever play! :thumbup: )

swils · December 30, 2014

"We'll follow yer lead, Hybros."

Berserker, front row, Shishkebab.

**JimBee** · December 30, 2014

OOC: Okay got it, thanks Flipz.

Hybros nods to Thormanil. "I will join you with the Beserker in a moment. These Alchemists will surely brew up something nasty, eheh..." Hybros changes his targets to Alchemists B and C from the front row, with darkness.

Heroica RPG - Quest #118: The Tale of the Stolen Spirits

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