Heroica RPG - Quest #136: The Sorcerer's Stone

[Purpearljellyblob]

Note: Thank you for your continued patience! Now everyone is out we can steam on!

Na'im smiles at Mihnak and Germ "Master Mihnak, master Germ, this is a pleasent surprise! It would appear this has been a long night for all present, but do tell, how have you two fared on this long night ?" Na'im rubs his eyes and readjusts his spectacles

Na'im turns to Eckmar and the princess "We shall meet again soon enough I am sure master Eckmar. 'Tis good to see you whole once more, but the price was still too high. I am deeply sorry for the loss of lord Girgolis. He was a wise dragon and a brave warrior, and I shall remember him well..." Na'im turns to the princess and bows deeply "Farewell your highness. It has been a true pleasure...with your brother still missing in that cave, you will be queen of Fenario will you not? If you are, then you would do well to heed my words. The star elves are coming your highness. I know you said that you want to avoid war at all costs, but I will say this. The truth is that you cannot walk around every fight you face-only the red angel knows how many years I have followed that stratergy for, and see where that has left me! Good judgement your highness can be the hardest thing in the Olegia to master-it is the fine line that seperate the brave and the foolish, to know when to avoid a confrontation and again see when one is unavoidable, is difficult yes, but could very well be the thing that saves Fenario. I have faith that you will make the right choice when the time comes your highness...please, do not allow lord Girgolis to have died in vain."

Na'im checks no one is looking and whispers in the princess' ear "You may have forgotten what happened in that hellish chamber your highness, but I have not. I saw Girgolis fall before my eyes and was powerless to stop it, and then Bobby undergo near pocession. And I will hold you accountable for that, now and forever, for being so obsessed with mantainig peace between star elves and Fenarians, that you would have us seek aid from a demon worshipper. Now your highness, is the chance for you to redeem yourself in my eyes."

Note: Treat this as responses from Eckmar and the princess before she left!

"I... did not realise we will be dealing with demons. I will take full responsibility for that. It weighs heavily on my heart that we lost Grigorlis, and will continue to do so as long as I breathe."

"Your Highness, this way..."

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No, but they better hurry up and get here. Before I kill those "snakes", dibs on the big fat slug of a snake.

"Tell who to hurry up?" Eckmar quickly arrives back to the scene, glaring furiously at Germ, Mhinak and the werewolves. Following him closely behind are Miderun, Kiray, and Elnath. "I have heard great stories of your foolish antics near the Star Elves' outpost. Now the Star Elves' army have declared war, now would you right the wrongs you have done?"

At this time, a barrage of arrows and fire rocks rain down onto the party, each taking 1 piercing damage (ignores SP).

Eckmar cocks his head at the sky and in the direction of the arrows,

"Elves!"

The werewolves take the damage similarly and they freak out, rushing out into the open, attracting the snakes' attention.

"What is this, Nagrini? You have been followed! We need to get out of here!"

"Nononono wait! I couldn't help but overhear that you are seeking crew for your journey across the sea? The three of us werewolves, myself Coyote and my brother Lupo and Lycan are interested! We will do anything to get out of this land!" Glancing slyly at the Heroes, "And away from these Heroes!"

"We are always looking for crew." The weresnake sizes up the muscular nature of the werewolves and points east. "Thankfully, now we do not have to actively recruit as we have planned! Circumstances have changed obviously. From my years of travels, you three are perfect! Now go to the galley, eastward, follow Nagrini!"

Just as the werewolves and the weresnakes prepare to leave, the weresnake turns, notices the Heroes and stops in its tracks, staring intently at Elnath, "Look who we got here! The Prospector! I've got a deal for you, a golden opportunity! Remember Toren the wereracoon, your loyal sidekick? Just so happens we have what you want and you have what we want."

"I may be old, but you cannot fool me. Many of us, in fact all of us witnessed that he fell off our ship into the vast raging ocean. Your tricks are amateur!" Elnath blinks in disbelief as he turns to the party,

"He isss very much alive. Trust me, I am sure his life is worth, not much, only as much as a certain shiny blue stone. ... do you deal?"

The Party

Miderun (CallMePie), The Woman Who Killed Sean Cole *Party Leader*

18 year old Female Orc Barbarian

Level 16.5 *Attacks cause Enamored*

Power: 29 (13+16)

Power Bonus: 6 (3 in back row)

Health: 22/23 (8+15)

Gold: 458

Equipment: Oculoid Claw (WP: 13, 1/6 chance of dealing the infected-effect, causing an enemy to lose health equal to 1/3 of their level rounded down at the end of each round, club), Seductive Perfume (Holder deals the enamored-effect, accessory, suitable for women), Lesser Orc Gauntlets: +6 power on the front row, +3 on the back, handwear, suitable only to orcs)

Inventory:

Weapons: Bonaparte Cutlass (WP: 9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes), Club (WP:5, Club), Serstyral (WP: 3, axe), War Axe (WP: 9, suitable for suitable for barbarians, alchemists, beast warriors, infiltrators, regulators and winged warriors.), Lucustoid Axe (WP: 3), Wicked Javelin (WP: 7, 1/6 chance of dealing the slowed-effect, throwing weapon), Axe (WP:5)

Artifacts: Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear, suitable for anyone), High Heels (Power +1; suitable for women.), Loincloth of the Ancient (SP: 3, Absorbs Earth, footwear), Vest of Faded Trials (SP:8, 1/2 chance of granting reinforced effect at the start of every battle, Immune to Fragile; Suitable for Knights, Barbarians, Dragoons, Skirmishers, Regulators, Vindicators; bodywear and headwear), Twizty's Mystery Box (Traps a fraction of the demon's soul in the box; Deals 666 Dark damage OR Poisoned +6, Bleeding +6 OR Cursed effect to opponent, determined by a dice roll. Usable every 6 rounds in a quest. Accessory)

Gems: Opal

Consumables: Mermaid Scale (Increase SP by 1 for the duration of one battle; consumable), Phoenix Essence, 3 Potion, Mead, Grand Potion, Greater Potion (Restores 50 health to the target), Grand Tonic, 7 Venom, Smoke Bomb, Health Core, Orcish Grog (Grants encouraged- and inspired-effects to greenskins, but encouraged- and jinxed-effects to others for one battle, consumable.), 4 Gold Bar (A bar of gold, value: 50 gold)

Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk), A Hero Who Is Actually Worth Something *Deputy Party Leader*

24 year old Female Human Black Knight

Level 19.5 *Immune to Light, Darkness**Deals Bleeding +2, Double damage to Demonic Foes**Half Damage from Free Hits*

Power: 35 (10+19+6)

Power Bonus: 6

Defense: 21 (10+11)

Health: 24/37 (10+18+9)

Gold: 267

Equipment: Smith’s Katana (WP:10, Darkness elemental, Deals Bleeding +2), Orcish Barbed Shield (SP: 11), Never Blessed Armor (SP: 10, Immune to Darkness, Light, and Blessed, Wearer deals double damage to Demons, suitable to Knights, Barbarians, Regulators, and Skirmishers), Spesialian Spiked Pauldrons (Damage from Free Hits is halved; accessory)

Inventory:

Weapons and Shields: Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Two Fanged Orcish Shield (SP: 7, Immune to Darkness, Shield Bash Replaces Meditate), Spesialian Shield (SP:6, Immune to Blinded, Shield), Greatsword (WP: 5), Wolfhead Aegis (SP:5, enemies that hit the user become afraid, suitable for anyone with Wolfgang reputation; shield.)

Artifacts: Snug Armor (SP: 5, Cannot be De-Equipped, Suitable to all classes that use shields, body wear), Fishy Scale Mail (SP: 6, wearer absorbs water-elemental damage as health, immune to Fire; suitable for knights, dragoons, skirmishers, and regulators, body wear), Never Blessed Helmet (SP: 8, Immunity to Blinded, Doomed and Blessed, Wearer deals double damage to Holy Enemies, suitable to Knights, Barbarians, Regulators, and Skirmishers),

Gems: Diamond, Emerald

Consumables: 3 Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Nostrum, Ambrosia, Mead, Smelling Salts, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), Smoke Bomb, 4 Bone, Soma, Ambrosia, 2 Mead, Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Dragon Scale, 4 Fire Bomb, 4 Venom, Tako Sushi (Restores 10 health; consumable), Noxious Venom, Greater Potion (Restores 50 health to the target), Grating Stone, Grand Potion, Dirt Bomb, Floral Bomb, Ice Bomb, Water Bomb

Tools: Bedroll, 2 Shovel

Bobby "Young" Bucks Jr. (Zepher), Champion of Azazot

19 year old Male Human Rogue

Level 14 *Immune to Cursed**Attacks cause Enamored**Doubles Gold stolen*

Power: 31 (14+11+3-13*+16)

Defense: 3

Health: 24/25 (13+7+2*-13*+16)

Ether: 3 (-13*+16)

Gold: 159

Equipment: Hue and Saturation whip (WP:11; causes Enamored), Nondescript Cape (SP: 3; protects from Cursed effect; suitable for rogues; backwear), Zoot's Mask of Transmorgrifier (WP+3, Power +16, Health +16, Ether +16, doubles amount of Gold stolen, allows wearer assume disguise to any known races in Olegaia to swindle gain their trust, cannot be disequiped, accessory)

Inventory: 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.), Nice Boots (SP: 1, Footwear: Immune to Earth and Darkness), Fine-tuned Flute (WP:15, user is nimble; instrument), Dagger (WP:5, Dagger), 2 Kobold Sharp Wings (WP:8, Deals Bleeding 1, throwing weapon), Throwing Knife (WP: 3), Mugger's Mask (Head-wear, wearer cannot have gold stolen from them), Spesialian Helmet (SP:2, SP:4 if wearer’s Star Elf, Health +2, Power +2, Suitable for anyone; headwear), Raw Horsehide, 5 Potion, 3 Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, Health Core, 2 Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Shovel, Pickaxe, Sapphire, Pixie Dust, Skeleton Decoy, Health Core, Totally Dope Hair Gel (Power +3 when consumed.), Amethyst

Na'im Thamir (Enceladus), Scourge of Azazot

2,314 year old Male Fenarian Cleric

Level 10.5 *1/2 chance to double damage/healing output on successful attack*

Power: 13 (10+3)

Health: 17/18 (9+9)

Ether: 18/19 (9+5+5)

Gold: 0 (90 gold to Bobby)

Equipment: Nimbus Broomstick (WP:8, 1/2 chance to double damage/healing output on successful attack; Broomstick), Badge of the Smokemaster (Max. Ether +5; User can spend 5 ether in each battle to make the whole party flee; suitable to classes with ether; accessory)

Inventory: Shamanic Plate (Max. Health +2, Max. Ether +2; Blood Ritual does double damage to the target; suitable for shamans; bodywear.), Cape of the Uq (SP:3, +2 Health, backwear), F.I.B. Malleable Mask (SP: 2, Regenerates 3 health at end of every round; soul-bound once equipped, accessory), Fenarian Fedora (Max. health +5, Max. ether + 5; suitable for Fenarians; headwear.), Scroll of Sealing (Enables casting the sealed-effect to the target, making them unable to use a special skill for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether.), Potion, Grand Potion, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, 2 Tonic, Grand Tonic, Shovel, Scroll of Blindness (Enables casting the blinded-effect to the target, making them unable to use a physical attack for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether; Loaned from Germ), Tako Sushi (Restores 10 health; consumable), Skeleton Decoy, 3 Hexed Idol (Causes the Hexed-effect to one humanoid enemy, making it act against an ally instead of the heroes for one turn. Breaks after one use.)

The Demon Germ (Samuraiturtle)

??? years old Male Half Demon Rogue

Level 12 *Immune to Darkness*

Power: 22 (12+8+2)

Defense: 3 (1+2)

Health: 19/20 (7+11+2)

Gold: 143

Equipped: Kobold Sharp Wings (WP:8, Deals Bleeding 1, throwing weapon), Spesialian Helmet SP:2, SP:4 if wearer’s Star Elf, Health +2, Power +2, Suitable for anyone; headwear), Shadow Cloak (SP:1, immune to Darkness; backwear, suitable for anyone)

Weapons: Wrench (WP:3, decreases the target’s level by 1; throwing weapon), Throwing Knife (WP:3), Shuriken (WP:5), Charred Longsword (WP:10 1/6 chance of breaking whenever used, longsword), Kobold Sharp Wings (WP:8, Deals Bleeding 1, throwing weapon), Sanctified Rito Gypsy Dart (WP:5, doubled against Flying enemies; throwing weapon), Kobold Dagger (WP: 4, dagger)

Gear / Armor: Red Shield (SP: 8)

Gems / Scrolls: -

Consumables: Level-Up Mushroom, Phoenix Essence, Bone, Deadly Venom, 3 Remedy, Noxious Venom, Smelling Salts, Skeleton Decoy, Human Repellent (Makes the user impervious to direct attacks from humanoid enemies during one battle unless he is the last hero standing; consumable.)

Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass

Others: Gold Ring (worth 15 gold, or can be given to someone else to make them Enamored with the giver), Gold Bar (A bar of gold. Value: 50 gold)

Decamon Cards: Will-o'-Wisp (Fiery 1); Carrion Squirrel (Dark 1) ; Glow Worm (Luminous 1)

Quest Items: Prison Master Key (A key to open any locked doors in the prison, Quest item)

Mhinak (Goliath)

40 Year Old Male Dwarf Ranger

Level 8 *Aligned with The Guardians*

Power: 20 (8+8+4)

SP: 4

Health: 9/17 (7+6+4)

Ether: 4

Gold: 229

Equipment: Red Handcannon (WP: 8), Anniversary Medal (Power +4, SP +4, Max. Health +4, Max. Ether +4. The values will increase by 1 with each passing year; accessory.)

Inventory: Wooden Hand Cannon (WP: 3), Gauntlets of the Legionnaire (Power:+5, Immune to Petrified, handwear), Dwarven Portable Catapult (WP:10, double damage to enemies visibly larger than the user; throwing weapon), Insignia of The Guardians (Grants the Diplomacy job trait, suitable for Mhinak only; accessory), Flameproof Armor (SP:1, no longer flameproof; bodywear, suitable for anyone; Loaned from Kiray), 2 Grand Potion, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, and Telescope [Left Eye], Merman Stylish Gel (Deals Enamoured effect to female gender; consumable), Skeleton Decoy, Saucepan (Allows user to regain 5 health outside of battle 5 separate times. Can be used by multiple people)

Inki The Panther Warrior *Takes suggestions from Mhinak*

1 Year Old Panther Cub

Level 5

Health: 19/25

Rolls:

1-3: Deals Damage 3x level

4-6: Nothing Happens

Note: Inki does not take damage from free hits and does not level up.

Polly Darton *Takes suggestions from party*

25 years old Female Human Barbarian

Level 16

Power: 22 (15+7)

Defence: 3

Health: 22/23 (8+15)

Equipment: Sword of Fire and Light (WP: 7, Fire-Light Elemental, Greatsword) (Loaned from Kiray), Red Shoulder Cape (SP:3; backwear)

Inventory: Potion (Loaned from Na'im), Pixie Dust (Loaned from Na'im)

Elnath Van Cleef, The Prospector *Takes suggestions from party*

99 years old male Human Sorcerer

Level 22 *Doubles the amount of gold stolen*

Power: 32 (22+10)

Defence: 5

Health: 31/32 (7+21+4)

Ether: 20/22 (+22)

Gold: 1010

Equipment: Golden Staff (WP: 10; staff), Cloak of the Silk Road (SP:5, doubles the amount of gold stolen, backwear)

Inventory: 2 Phoenix essence, Grand Tonic, Grand Potion, Telescope, Magnifying glass, Scroll of Arc Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Ruby (Loaned from Germ), Amethyst (Loaned from Miderun), Opal (Loaned from Na'im)

Quest Items: Shadir Oswain's Noble Seal (Quest item), Blue Nekrastone (Quest item)

Eckmar Grimsley *Controlled by QM, may be open to suggestions*

4358 years old male Fenarian Dragoon *Immune to Hexed, Fragile, Poisoned, Bleeding, Asleep, Fast Asleep**Immune to Darkness**Hastened**Attacks deal Stunned, Weakened*

Level 100

Power: 120

Health: 139/140

SP: 10

Equipment: The Peacekeeper (WP:20, Deals stunned and weakened effect, suitable for level 90+; halberd), Defender of the Arena (SP:10, Immune to Hexed, Fragile, Poisoned and Bleeding. Immune to Darkness, suitable for those that survived The Arena; bodywear), The Wakener (Immune to Asleep and Fast Asleep; footwear), Silk Scarf of Bathmora (Wearer is Hastened, suitable for Fenarians; accessory)

Inventory: The Manipulator (WP:3 SP:50, user is slowed, suitable for level 90+; lance and shield), 2 Phoenix Incense, 3 Health cores

Edited January 16, 2016 by Purpearljellyblob

[KotZ]

"Hello, everyone," Kiray says as she rejoins the group. "Hoppe you guys didn't have as much trouble as we did."

She notices Bobby's new look. "I... dig it?"

[CMP]

"He isss very much alive. Trust me, I am sure his life is worth, not much, only as much as a certain shiny blue stone. ... do you deal?"

"We have had a very.....very long day," began Miderun slowly, between gritted teeth, approaching the snake, ignoring the rest of her party for the time being. "We have fought a horde of demons, and we have been betrayed by a prince, and we have been trapped in a realty of nothingness and devil kittens. My patience wears thin as the ice you slither on, snake, but I will make you a deal of my own, are you going to die RIGHT NOW WHERE YOU STAND, or are you going to tell us where Toren is?" She let the ten heroes she stood with and the mob of approaching elves speak for themselves, but gripped her weapon anyway.

[Enceladus]

"I... did not realise we will be dealing with demons. I will take full responsibility for that. It weighs heavily on my heart that we lost Grigorlis, and will continue to do so as long as I breathe."

Na'im says nothing and watches the figures of the princess and Eckmar grow steadily smaller and struggles to supress his feelings of guilt and anger over what transpired in that underground cavern, by heaping them all on the princess, with little sucess. He may have stood there thinking and talking with the others for several minutes before Eckmar returned with the others

"Tell who to hurry up?" Eckmar quickly arrives back to the scene, glaring furiously at Germ, Mhinak and the werewolves. Following him closely behind are Miderun, Kiray, and Elnath. "I have heard great stories of your foolish antics near the Star Elves' outpost. Now the Star Elves' army have declared war, now would you right the wrongs you have done?"

At this time, a barrage of arrows and fire rocks rain down onto the party, each taking 1 piercing damage (ignores SP).

"So the Fenarians are now at war with the star elves?" says Na'im curiously "I do not know what you fellows did at the outpost, but if it irked the star elves so badly that they would declare war, you have earned my respect for your boldness if nothing else." he says to germ and Mihnak...

His thoughts are interrupted by a hail of arrows landing among the party which pepper his cloak in several places. He curses in Fenarian and equips the F.I.B malleable mask for added protection against any future star elf barrages

"Hello, everyone," Kiray says as she rejoins the group. "Hope you guys didn't have as much trouble as we did."

"I certinaly wouldn't count on it Lady Kiray" says Na'im in response to her query "But it is good to have you back anyway." and he tips his hat in acknowledment at the black knight

"We have had a very.....very long day," began Miderun slowly, between gritted teeth, approaching the snake, ignoring the rest of her party for the time being. "We have fought a horde of demons, and we have been betrayed by a prince, and we have been trapped in a realty of nothingness and devil kittens. My patience wears thin as the ice you slither on, snake, but I will make you a deal of my own, are you going to die RIGHT NOW WHERE YOU STAND, or are you going to tell us where Toren is?" She let the ten heroes she stood with and the mob of approaching elves speak for themselves, but gripped her weapon anyway.

Na'im shakes his head in disgust as the BOB run off to join the Weresnakes "I always knew they were a rotten sort." he mutters largely to himself

Na'im smiles wryly and nods at Miderun's words "Oh I would listen to her if I were you." he says to the weresnakes "Have you ever met an angry Pongcanis before? Now imagine one with a much shorter fuse and an even more explosive temper...and there you have an angry Orc."

Edited January 16, 2016 by Enceladus

[samurai-turtle]

"Tell who to hurry up?" Eckmar quickly arrives back to the scene, glaring furiously at Germ, Mhinak and the werewolves. Following him closely behind are Miderun, Kiray, and Elnath. "I have heard great stories of your foolish antics near the Star Elves' outpost. Now the Star Elves' army have declared war, now would you right the wrongs you have done?"

"So the Fenarians are now at war with the star elves?" says Na'im curiously "I do not know what you fellows did at the outpost, but if it irked the star elves so badly that they would declare war, you have earned my respect for your boldness if nothing else." he says to germ and Mihnak...

As his eyes twitch over Eckmar words plus grabbing one of his knifes. If I was more in the mood I would kill you on the spot but lucky for you I want to kill some "snakes" more.

Turning to Na'im and speaking loud enough for Eckmar to hear. What I do, not much I just mouth off to some elves and then run off with some chicken $#!+ werewolves. Then turning back to Eckmar. We both know that I am just some sort of escape-goat this war of yours would of happen know mater what. Then turning back to Na'im. How much of a bounty is on this @$$ head, you have any idea?

"He isss very much alive. Trust me, I am sure his life is worth, not much, only as much as a certain shiny blue stone. ... do you deal?"

I go a deal for you, let Toren go and give us the Brown Neckrostone. Before I just torture you to get what I want.

My patience wears thin as the ice you slither on, snake, but I will make you a deal of my own, are you going to die RIGHT NOW WHERE YOU STAND, or are you going to tell us where Toren is?" She let the ten heroes she stood with and the mob of approaching elves speak for themselves, but gripped her weapon anyway.

As he speaks quietly to Midrun. What are we waiting for lets just kill them? Then getting louder. They are nothing but trouble especially Nagrini their. As he points to him (Nagrini).

a barrage of arrows and fire rocks rain down onto the party, each taking 1 piercing damage (ignores SP).

In a sign of toughness. He pulls out the arrow that looks like it hit his lung and holding his arm out straight out drops the arrow to ground, while making a growing / grunting noise.

[Yzalirk]

"Listen up you buck-toothed snake, we aren't in the mood to negotiate. You either give us Toren or we make some garments out of you. We aren't gonna give you that stone you son of a b***h."

Edited January 17, 2016 by Goliath

[Enceladus]

As his eyes twitch over Eckmar words plus grabbing one of his knifes. If I was more in the mood I would kill you on the spot but lucky for you I want to kill some "snakes" more.

Turning to Na'im and speaking loud enough for Eckmar to hear. What I do, not much I just mouth off to some elves and then run off with some chicken $#!+ werewolves. Then turning back to Eckmar. We both know that I am just some sort of escape-goat this war of yours would of happen know mater what. Then turning back to Na'im. How much of a bounty is on this @$$ head, you have any idea?

Na'im looks Eckmar up and down "Oh a couple of thousand gold at least I dare say-he is a very important man back on Fenario you know." says Na'im matter of factly "But please don't kill him master Germ. It would be a horrible waste after all the trouble young master Bucks and I went through to get him back from beyond the grave."

"Listen up you buck-toothed snake, we aren't in the mood to negotiate. You either give us Toren or we make some garments out of you. We aren't gonna give you that stone you son of a b***h."

"What kind of simpleton wears snake skin?" whispers Na'im "The very thought of donning it has to be one of the greatest crimes against fashion in history...its cheap, looks tacky and is downright uncomfortable to wear." he finishes as if that settled the matter

[samurai-turtle]

Na'im looks Eckmar up and down "Oh a couple of thousand gold at least I dare say-he is a very important man back on Fenario you know." says Na'im matter of factly "But please don't kill him master Germ. It would be a horrible waste after all the trouble young master Bucks and I went through to get him back from beyond the grave."

I think you wasted your time anyways, you look at it.

"Listen up you buck-toothed snake, we aren't in the mood to negotiate. You either give us Toren or we make some garments out of you. We aren't gonna give you that stone you son of a b***h."

"What kind of simpleton wears snake skin?" whispers Na'im "The very thought of donning it has to be one of the greatest crimes against fashion in history...its cheap, looks tacky and is downright uncomfortable to wear." he finishes as if that settled the matter

I would think a belt or some boots would be alright if made out of "snake skin".

[Enceladus]

I would think a belt or some boots would be alright if made out of "snake skin".

Na'im gives Germ a filthy look "Trust me on this master germ, I have had many more years of living in high society than you have, and I have picked up a thing or two about fashion I should think-its become something of a hoby of mine actually."

[samurai-turtle]

Na'im gives Germ a filthy look "Trust me on this master germ, I have had many more years of living in high society than you have, and I have picked up a thing or two about fashion I should think-its become something of a hoby of mine actually."

What-ever, I where things for function not for "looks".

[Enceladus]

What-ever, I where things for function not for "looks".

"It shows..." Mutters Na'im under his breath

[samurai-turtle]

"It shows..." Mutters Na'im under his breath

What is that suppose to mean? Is it because I dress like a "peasant". Based on looks, which one of us is going to get mugged first? Hun.

[Enceladus]

What is that suppose to mean? Is it because I dress like a "peasant". Based on looks, which one of us is going to get mugged first? Hun.

Na'im shuffles his feet uneasily "Now look here master Germ...no offence intended but that cloak is awfully tattered and to be frank it clashes horribly with that Star elf helm you have on. Silver and black may look good on paper but here the effect is rather distracting."

"And if someone were to attempt to mug me, I think they would be quite disappointed...I am shall I say, broke-no wait a little In debt to young master Bucks that is all, whereas you look like you have a full coin pouch and so are a much more attractive target-at least, that is what I would think if I were a thief."

[Purpearljellyblob]

Another barrage of arrows rain down onto the Heroes as they continue to taunt the weresnake. (-1 piercing damage)

but I will make you a deal of my own, are you going to die RIGHT NOW WHERE YOU STAND, or are you going to tell us where Toren is?

Na'im smiles wryly and nods at Miderun's words "Oh I would listen to her if I were you." he says to the weresnakes "Have you ever met an angry Pongcanis before? Now imagine one with a much shorter fuse and an even more explosive temper...and there you have an angry Orc."

I go a deal for you, let Toren go and give us the Brown Neckrostone.

"Listen up you buck-toothed snake, we aren't in the mood to negotiate. You either give us Toren or we make some garments out of you. We aren't gonna give you that stone you son of a b***h."

The weresnake tunnels into the ground and out, avoiding the arrows. At this time, Nagrini and the werewolves have escaped the scene.

"You know, I hold the upper hand, I control the deal. Or I can come back later after the arrows take out each and every one of you, or when the elves and fenarians trample over you. Either way I win. Now to sweeten up the deal." The weresnake dips his hand into the ground and pulls out a rope, as it pulls harder and harder, the party could see a battered Toren being hauled up to one of the trees.

"Help! Guys! Its me! Toren!" Toren raises his Right Hand at the party, "Elnath! Please! You are like a father to me! And Polly! My sister! Save me!"

"Toren!" Elnath takes out the Blue Nekrastone, almost prepared to toss it at the weresnake, "Family comes first. No matter how much power, one cannot exchange it for family."

"We have lost Grigorlis, we cannot lose Toren! Besides, he is one of us! Throw him the cursed stone already!"

"Now what do you say Heroes? Tick Tocksss Ticks Tocksss."

The Party

Miderun (CallMePie), The Woman Who Killed Sean Cole *Party Leader*

18 year old Female Orc Barbarian

Level 16.5 *Attacks cause Enamored*

Power: 29 (13+16)

Power Bonus: 6 (3 in back row)

Health: 21/23 (8+15)

Gold: 458

Equipment: Oculoid Claw (WP: 13, 1/6 chance of dealing the infected-effect, causing an enemy to lose health equal to 1/3 of their level rounded down at the end of each round, club), Seductive Perfume (Holder deals the enamored-effect, accessory, suitable for women), Lesser Orc Gauntlets: +6 power on the front row, +3 on the back, handwear, suitable only to orcs)

Inventory:

Weapons: Bonaparte Cutlass (WP: 9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes), Club (WP:5, Club), Serstyral (WP: 3, axe), War Axe (WP: 9, suitable for suitable for barbarians, alchemists, beast warriors, infiltrators, regulators and winged warriors.), Lucustoid Axe (WP: 3), Wicked Javelin (WP: 7, 1/6 chance of dealing the slowed-effect, throwing weapon), Axe (WP:5)

Artifacts: Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear, suitable for anyone), High Heels (Power +1; suitable for women.), Loincloth of the Ancient (SP: 3, Absorbs Earth, footwear), Vest of Faded Trials (SP:8, 1/2 chance of granting reinforced effect at the start of every battle, Immune to Fragile; Suitable for Knights, Barbarians, Dragoons, Skirmishers, Regulators, Vindicators; bodywear and headwear), Twizty's Mystery Box (Traps a fraction of the demon's soul in the box; Deals 666 Dark damage OR Poisoned +6, Bleeding +6 OR Cursed effect to opponent, determined by a dice roll. Usable every 6 rounds in a quest. Accessory)

Gems: Opal

Consumables: Mermaid Scale (Increase SP by 1 for the duration of one battle; consumable), Phoenix Essence, 3 Potion, Mead, Grand Potion, Greater Potion (Restores 50 health to the target), Grand Tonic, 7 Venom, Smoke Bomb, Health Core, Orcish Grog (Grants encouraged- and inspired-effects to greenskins, but encouraged- and jinxed-effects to others for one battle, consumable.), 4 Gold Bar (A bar of gold, value: 50 gold)

Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk), A Hero Who Is Actually Worth Something *Deputy Party Leader*

24 year old Female Human Black Knight

Level 19.5 *Immune to Light, Darkness**Deals Bleeding +2, Double damage to Demonic Foes**Half Damage from Free Hits*

Power: 35 (10+19+6)

Power Bonus: 6

Defense: 21 (10+11)

Health: 23/37 (10+18+9)

Gold: 267

Equipment: Smith’s Katana (WP:10, Darkness elemental, Deals Bleeding +2), Orcish Barbed Shield (SP: 11), Never Blessed Armor (SP: 10, Immune to Darkness, Light, and Blessed, Wearer deals double damage to Demons, suitable to Knights, Barbarians, Regulators, and Skirmishers), Spesialian Spiked Pauldrons (Damage from Free Hits is halved; accessory)

Inventory:

Weapons and Shields: Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Two Fanged Orcish Shield (SP: 7, Immune to Darkness, Shield Bash Replaces Meditate), Spesialian Shield (SP:6, Immune to Blinded, Shield), Greatsword (WP: 5), Wolfhead Aegis (SP:5, enemies that hit the user become afraid, suitable for anyone with Wolfgang reputation; shield.)

Artifacts: Snug Armor (SP: 5, Cannot be De-Equipped, Suitable to all classes that use shields, body wear), Fishy Scale Mail (SP: 6, wearer absorbs water-elemental damage as health, immune to Fire; suitable for knights, dragoons, skirmishers, and regulators, body wear), Never Blessed Helmet (SP: 8, Immunity to Blinded, Doomed and Blessed, Wearer deals double damage to Holy Enemies, suitable to Knights, Barbarians, Regulators, and Skirmishers),

Gems: Diamond, Emerald

Consumables: 3 Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Nostrum, Ambrosia, Mead, Smelling Salts, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), Smoke Bomb, 4 Bone, Soma, Ambrosia, 2 Mead, Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Dragon Scale, 4 Fire Bomb, 4 Venom, Tako Sushi (Restores 10 health; consumable), Noxious Venom, Greater Potion (Restores 50 health to the target), Grating Stone, Grand Potion, Dirt Bomb, Floral Bomb, Ice Bomb, Water Bomb

Tools: Bedroll, 2 Shovel

Bobby "Young" Bucks Jr. (Zepher), Champion of Azazot

19 year old Male Human Rogue

Level 14 *Immune to Cursed**Attacks cause Enamored**Doubles Gold stolen*

Power: 31 (14+11+3-13*+16)

Defense: 3

Health: 23/25 (13+7+2*-13*+16)

Ether: 3 (-13*+16)

Gold: 159

Equipment: Hue and Saturation whip (WP:11; causes Enamored), Nondescript Cape (SP: 3; protects from Cursed effect; suitable for rogues; backwear), Zoot's Mask of Transmorgrifier (WP+3, Power +16, Health +16, Ether +16, doubles amount of Gold stolen, allows wearer assume disguise to any known races in Olegaia to swindle gain their trust, cannot be disequiped, accessory)

Inventory: 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.), Nice Boots (SP: 1, Footwear: Immune to Earth and Darkness), Fine-tuned Flute (WP:15, user is nimble; instrument), Dagger (WP:5, Dagger), 2 Kobold Sharp Wings (WP:8, Deals Bleeding 1, throwing weapon), Throwing Knife (WP: 3), Mugger's Mask (Head-wear, wearer cannot have gold stolen from them), Spesialian Helmet (SP:2, SP:4 if wearer’s Star Elf, Health +2, Power +2, Suitable for anyone; headwear), Raw Horsehide, 5 Potion, 3 Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, Health Core, 2 Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Shovel, Pickaxe, Sapphire, Pixie Dust, Skeleton Decoy, Health Core, Totally Dope Hair Gel (Power +3 when consumed.), Amethyst

Na'im Thamir (Enceladus), Scourge of Azazot

2,314 year old Male Fenarian Cleric

Level 10.5 *1/2 chance to double damage/healing output on successful attack**+3 health at the end of each round*

Power: 13 (10+3)

Health: 18/18 (9+9)

SP: 2

Ether: 18/19 (9+5+5)

Gold: 0 (90 gold to Bobby)

Equipment: Nimbus Broomstick (WP:8, 1/2 chance to double damage/healing output on successful attack; Broomstick), Badge of the Smokemaster (Max. Ether +5; User can spend 5 ether in each battle to make the whole party flee; suitable to classes with ether; accessory), F.I.B. Malleable Mask (SP: 2, Regenerates 3 health at end of every round; soul-bound to Na'im, accessory)

Inventory: Shamanic Plate (Max. Health +2, Max. Ether +2; Blood Ritual does double damage to the target; suitable for shamans; bodywear.), Cape of the Uq (SP:3, +2 Health, backwear), Fenarian Fedora (Max. health +5, Max. ether + 5; suitable for Fenarians; headwear.), Scroll of Sealing (Enables casting the sealed-effect to the target, making them unable to use a special skill for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether.), Potion, Grand Potion, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, 2 Tonic, Grand Tonic, Shovel, Scroll of Blindness (Enables casting the blinded-effect to the target, making them unable to use a physical attack for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether; Loaned from Germ), Tako Sushi (Restores 10 health; consumable), Skeleton Decoy, 3 Hexed Idol (Causes the Hexed-effect to one humanoid enemy, making it act against an ally instead of the heroes for one turn. Breaks after one use.)

The Demon Germ (Samuraiturtle)

??? years old Male Half Demon Rogue

Level 12 *Immune to Darkness*

Power: 22 (12+8+2)

Defense: 3 (1+2)

Health: 18/20 (7+11+2)

Gold: 143

Equipped: Kobold Sharp Wings (WP:8, Deals Bleeding 1, throwing weapon), Spesialian Helmet SP:2, SP:4 if wearer’s Star Elf, Health +2, Power +2, Suitable for anyone; headwear), Shadow Cloak (SP:1, immune to Darkness; backwear, suitable for anyone)

Weapons: Wrench (WP:3, decreases the target’s level by 1; throwing weapon), Throwing Knife (WP:3), Shuriken (WP:5), Charred Longsword (WP:10 1/6 chance of breaking whenever used, longsword), Kobold Sharp Wings (WP:8, Deals Bleeding 1, throwing weapon), Sanctified Rito Gypsy Dart (WP:5, doubled against Flying enemies; throwing weapon), Kobold Dagger (WP: 4, dagger)

Gear / Armor: Red Shield (SP: 8)

Gems / Scrolls: -

Consumables: Level-Up Mushroom, Phoenix Essence, Bone, Deadly Venom, 3 Remedy, Noxious Venom, Smelling Salts, Skeleton Decoy, Human Repellent (Makes the user impervious to direct attacks from humanoid enemies during one battle unless he is the last hero standing; consumable.)

Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass

Others: Gold Ring (worth 15 gold, or can be given to someone else to make them Enamored with the giver), Gold Bar (A bar of gold. Value: 50 gold)

Decamon Cards: Will-o'-Wisp (Fiery 1); Carrion Squirrel (Dark 1) ; Glow Worm (Luminous 1)

Quest Items: Prison Master Key (A key to open any locked doors in the prison, Quest item)

Mhinak (Goliath)

40 Year Old Male Dwarf Ranger

Level 8 *Aligned with The Guardians*

Power: 20 (8+8+4)

SP: 4

Health: 8/17 (7+6+4)

Ether: 4

Gold: 229

Equipment: Red Handcannon (WP: 8), Anniversary Medal (Power +4, SP +4, Max. Health +4, Max. Ether +4. The values will increase by 1 with each passing year; accessory.)

Inventory: Wooden Hand Cannon (WP: 3), Gauntlets of the Legionnaire (Power:+5, Immune to Petrified, handwear), Dwarven Portable Catapult (WP:10, double damage to enemies visibly larger than the user; throwing weapon), Insignia of The Guardians (Grants the Diplomacy job trait, suitable for Mhinak only; accessory), Flameproof Armor (SP:1, no longer flameproof; bodywear, suitable for anyone; Loaned from Kiray), 2 Grand Potion, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, and Telescope [Left Eye], Merman Stylish Gel (Deals Enamoured effect to female gender; consumable), Skeleton Decoy, Saucepan (Allows user to regain 5 health outside of battle 5 separate times. Can be used by multiple people)

Inki The Panther Warrior *Takes suggestions from Mhinak*

1 Year Old Panther Cub

Level 5

Health: 18/25

Rolls:

1-3: Deals Damage 3x level

4-6: Nothing Happens

Note: Inki does not take damage from free hits and does not level up.

Polly Darton *Takes suggestions from party*

25 years old Female Human Barbarian

Level 16

Power: 22 (15+7)

Defence: 3

Health: 21/23 (8+15)

Equipment: Sword of Fire and Light (WP: 7, Fire-Light Elemental, Greatsword) (Loaned from Kiray), Red Shoulder Cape (SP:3; backwear)

Inventory: Potion (Loaned from Na'im), Pixie Dust (Loaned from Na'im)

Elnath Van Cleef, The Prospector *Takes suggestions from party*

99 years old male Human Sorcerer

Level 22 *Doubles the amount of gold stolen*

Power: 32 (22+10)

Defence: 5

Health: 31/32 (7+21+4)

Ether: 20/22 (+22)

Gold: 1010

Equipment: Golden Staff (WP: 10; staff), Cloak of the Silk Road (SP:5, doubles the amount of gold stolen, backwear)

Inventory: 2 Phoenix essence, Grand Tonic, Grand Potion, Telescope, Magnifying glass, Scroll of Arc Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Ruby (Loaned from Germ), Amethyst (Loaned from Miderun), Opal (Loaned from Na'im)

Quest Items: Shadir Oswain's Noble Seal (Quest item), Blue Nekrastone (Quest item)

Eckmar Grimsley *Controlled by QM, may be open to suggestions*

4358 years old male Fenarian Dragoon *Immune to Hexed, Fragile, Poisoned, Bleeding, Asleep, Fast Asleep**Immune to Darkness**Hastened**Attacks deal Stunned, Weakened*

Level 100

Power: 120

Health: 138/140

SP: 10

Equipment: The Peacekeeper (WP:20, Deals stunned and weakened effect, suitable for level 90+; halberd), Defender of the Arena (SP:10, Immune to Hexed, Fragile, Poisoned and Bleeding. Immune to Darkness, suitable for those that survived The Arena; bodywear), The Wakener (Immune to Asleep and Fast Asleep; footwear), Silk Scarf of Bathmora (Wearer is Hastened, suitable for Fenarians; accessory)

Inventory: The Manipulator (WP:3 SP:50, user is slowed, suitable for level 90+; lance and shield), 2 Phoenix Incense, 3 Health cores

[Yzalirk]

Mhinak uses his Saucepan.

"Elnath, I understand your struggle, I truly do lad. But who's to say this serpent will hold his end up of the bargain? Should we risk the lives of many for one? This decision is for you to make. Are you willing to give up that stone for Toren?"

[Enceladus]

Mhinak uses his Saucepan.

"Elnath, I understand your struggle, I truly do lad. But who's to say this serpent will hold his end up of the bargain? Should we risk the lives of many for one? This decision is for you to make. Are you willing to give up that stone for Toren?"

Na'im frowns at the saucepan "Master Mihnak it is all very well for you to heal yourself when necessary, but can we please just remember who is the designated party healer around here."

The weresnake tunnels into the ground and out, avoiding the arrows. At this time, Nagrini and the werewolves have escaped the scene.

"You know, I hold the upper hand, I control the deal. Or I can come back later after the arrows take out each and every one of you, or when the elves and fenarians trample over you. Either way I win. Now to sweeten up the deal." The weresnake dips his hand into the ground and pulls out a rope, as it pulls harder and harder, the party could see a battered Toren being hauled up to one of the trees.

"Help! Guys! Its me! Toren!" Toren raises his Right Hand at the party, "Elnath! Please! You are like a father to me! And Polly! My sister! Save me!"

"Toren!" Elnath takes out the Blue Nekrastone, almost prepared to toss it at the weresnake, "Family comes first. No matter how much power, one cannot exchange it for family."

"We have lost Grigorlis, we cannot lose Toren! Besides, he is one of us! Throw him the cursed stone already!"

"Now what do you say Heroes? Tick Tocksss Ticks Tocksss."

Na'im sighs in exasparation "What do you want us to do master Elnath? You would ask us to choose to save the life of a near stranger, over the lives of who knows how many people who will be oppressed if the weresnakes gain control of the nerkastone. It is like me saying to you, would you save the life of my good friend Boris Burehalv of Heroica, or the lives of one hundred others? Call me cynical, cold hearted or whatever, but master Toren's life is never going to be worth the lives of all the people who will suffer from the weresnakes control over the blue nerkastone."

Na'im turns to Polly "Does this situation look familiar to you? That is because it is. Back down in that cavern we had a choice: to exchange a soul with...him, to save master Eckmar's life, and see where that has left us thanks to...his, treachery. Lord Girgolis lost forever, and young master Bucks horrbily disfigured, all for the life of one man-and you would let it happen again would you? Who do you think fate will see fit to take this time? You? Master Van Cleef, who has been like a father to you?"

Na'im glances in the direcion of the star elves nervously "But either way we have to hurry up and leave before the star elves get another volley in on us-or worse, if their ground forces catch us out in the open. Can you see how far away they are master Mihnak?"

[Zepher]

"Yo," says Bobby in his new hissing voice. "If I'm being real, it seems best that the stones be taken out of this situation entirely. The Elves and Fenarians are just looking to destroy each other with them, you know? So, like, why not like knock them down a notch. That seems like the best possible thing. And like, the elves were without the blue stone for years, because Elnath had it. So it can't be that much of a biggie. But like, maybe I don't really get what the snakes are up to, because like, my head is in three pieces at least." And it's true. The wailing still hasn't stopped, and Bobby can barely hear what the Hel anyone else is saying.

[CMP]

"Help! Guys! Its me! Toren!" Toren raises his Right Hand at the party, "Elnath! Please! You are like a father to me! And Polly! My sister! Save me!"

"Toren!" Elnath takes out the Blue Nekrastone, almost prepared to toss it at the weresnake, "Family comes first. No matter how much power, one cannot exchange it for family."

"We have lost Grigorlis, we cannot lose Toren! Besides, he is one of us! Throw him the cursed stone already!"

"Now what do you say Heroes? Tick Tocksss Ticks Tocksss."

Miderun doesn't seem particularly concerned with the arrows, seizing Elnath's arm as he raises it with the Nekrastone in hand.

"We will NOT give up our one chance to secure peace in this land. Hostages are the tactic of cowards, we cannot give in."

She turned to glance at Germ, at his various throwing weapons, and then tilted her head a bit towards the rope that was holding up Toren.

[samurai-turtle]

She turned to glance at Germ, at his various throwing weapons, and then tilted her head a bit towards the rope that was holding up Toren.

Even before Miderun looks at him. He takes out his "Throwing Knife" and "attacks" the rope. At the same time...

Are you willing to give up that stone for Toren?"

Mhinak just shoot the dam snake.

[KotZ]

Kiray keeps her hand on her weapons, just in case.

[Yzalirk]

"When yer standing there with yer thumb up your big behind and I'm getting impaled with arrows, I think patching myself up is quite necessary."

Mhinak looks in the distance for the Elves for an estimated distance.

Edited January 19, 2016 by Goliath

[Enceladus]

"When yer standing there with yer thumb up your big behind and I'm getting impaled with arrows, I think patching myself up is quite necessary."

"Well really master Mihnak!" Sys Na'im indignantly "You could have just asked. Patience is a virtue as they say!"

[Purpearljellyblob]

Mhinak uses his Saucepan.

Mhinak recovers 5 health.

"Elnath, I understand your struggle, I truly do lad. But who's to say this serpent will hold his end up of the bargain? Should we risk the lives of many for one? This decision is for you to make. Are you willing to give up that stone for Toren?"

Na'im frowns at the saucepan "Master Mihnak it is all very well for you to heal yourself when necessary, but can we please just remember who is the designated party healer around here."

Na'im sighs in exasparation "What do you want us to do master Elnath? You would ask us to choose to save the life of a near stranger, over the lives of who knows how many people who will be oppressed if the weresnakes gain control of the nerkastone. It is like me saying to you, would you save the life of my good friend Boris Burehalv of Heroica, or the lives of one hundred others? Call me cynical, cold hearted or whatever, but master Toren's life is never going to be worth the lives of all the people who will suffer from the weresnakes control over the blue nerkastone."

Na'im turns to Polly "Does this situation look familiar to you? That is because it is. Back down in that cavern we had a choice: to exchange a soul with...him, to save master Eckmar's life, and see where that has left us thanks to...his, treachery. Lord Girgolis lost forever, and young master Bucks horrbily disfigured, all for the life of one man-and you would let it happen again would you? Who do you think fate will see fit to take this time? You? Master Van Cleef, who has been like a father to you?"

"A good friend is different from who I consider my son. A father would give up anything for his son, like I will give up the Nekrastone for Toren. You may save a thousand strangers' lives, if you lose the one that you care and trust, is it even worth living anymore? How do you live with yourself having known you had that one chance and you let it slip away? Grigorlis gave his life in exchange for Eckmar's, a dragon, ancient creatures at the brink of extinction in exchange for a fenarian's life. That speaks a lot, don't you think?"

"Bu...but its Toren, our friend. Sometimes sacrifices have to be made, Eckmar's here because of Grigorlis' sacrifice. And these Nekrastones are probably cursed anyway, look at all the trouble we attract after we decided to meddle with these stones! If the weresnakes have it, they probably have a greater target on their back since both of them belongs to the Star Elves, and we know how strong the Star Elves are! If we do not give up the Blue Nekrastone, we will have zero chance of saving Toren and the Star Elves will be hot on our heels!"

Miderun doesn't seem particularly concerned with the arrows, seizing Elnath's arm as he raises it with the Nekrastone in hand.

"We will NOT give up our one chance to secure peace in this land. Hostages are the tactic of cowards, we cannot give in."

"Are we risking Toren's life just because you feel he is insignificant in this Star Elves Fenarian conflict? If this is the one chance that we can save Toren, will you give in?"

Even before Miderun looks at him. He takes out his "Throwing Knife" and "attacks" the rope.

Germ skilfully discharged his throwing knife at the rope and releases the bind on Toren. Toren free falls and quickly falls flat onto the mud. A swirled blur swiftly moves over Toren and every muscle in his body tensed. The party is unable to ascertain if Toren is alive or not given the huge distance between Toren and the party.

Mhinak looks in the distance for the Elves for an estimated distance.

Mhinak's vision manoeuvred into the distance and translates everything he sees to the party.

The elves are closer than they appear to be. General Oswain had a new shining twin axe, this time he had long replacement piercing blades and a ferocious ride. The Star Elves' army and the Fenarian army are in conflict. General Oswain, as expected, leads the campaign. Everything fly by him in a blur, as the elf general barrels through the Fenarian army. General Oswain and his beast couldn't help but smirk as he and his army trample on the fenarian army as they would do to ants. Turns out General Oswain has no interest in ants. He shoots toward the Fenarian commander and with his twin piercing blade puncture the commander in his chest. As he watch the commander fly into the air, General Oswain traced his trail of blood in the sky with his hard, cold eyes as fenarian bodies pile on one another. Another barrage of arrows came and General Oswain's army was once again unopposed.

On his belly, the fenarian commander crawls towards the party, Eckmar spots the commander and rushes to his aid,

"Commander Thadrethas!"

"How is this possible, General Eckmar, you are back!" Commander Thadrethas blinked, "Everyone is gone, including our second in command. The prince gave orders for us to attack and is nowhere to be seen, we are no match for the star elves. We need Lord Fenari's royal army, please..."

A blade of cold steel suddenly slices through the weresnake's head and down the body, splitting it into halves.

"Manned up and finally grown a sack of your own, weresnake, unlike the sackless, coward Fenarian Prince." he asked incredulously. General Oswain's eyes then twitched at the party, "Which one of you criminals is next?"

"Fight with me, Heroes, Eckmar!" Princess Alaun reappears, wielding a broadsword, along side with Lord Fenari and his royal army.

"Stand back Your Highness," Raising his halberd at Oswain.

"What a disgrace! Fenarians and Heroes now hide behind a lowly maiden as a meat shield? How weak! One of my captains can take all of you down alright!" General Oswain exerts his aura, and the ground shakes, frightened.

The Party

Miderun (CallMePie), The Woman Who Killed Sean Cole *Party Leader*

18 year old Female Orc Barbarian

Level 16.5 *Attacks cause Enamored*

Power: 29 (13+16)

Power Bonus: 6 (3 in back row)

Health: 21/23 (8+15)

Gold: 458

Equipment: Oculoid Claw (WP: 13, 1/6 chance of dealing the infected-effect, causing an enemy to lose health equal to 1/3 of their level rounded down at the end of each round, club), Seductive Perfume (Holder deals the enamored-effect, accessory, suitable for women), Lesser Orc Gauntlets: +6 power on the front row, +3 on the back, handwear, suitable only to orcs)

Inventory:

Weapons: Bonaparte Cutlass (WP: 9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes), Club (WP:5, Club), Serstyral (WP: 3, axe), War Axe (WP: 9, suitable for suitable for barbarians, alchemists, beast warriors, infiltrators, regulators and winged warriors.), Lucustoid Axe (WP: 3), Wicked Javelin (WP: 7, 1/6 chance of dealing the slowed-effect, throwing weapon), Axe (WP:5)

Artifacts: Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear, suitable for anyone), High Heels (Power +1; suitable for women.), Loincloth of the Ancient (SP: 3, Absorbs Earth, footwear), Vest of Faded Trials (SP:8, 1/2 chance of granting reinforced effect at the start of every battle, Immune to Fragile; Suitable for Knights, Barbarians, Dragoons, Skirmishers, Regulators, Vindicators; bodywear and headwear), Twizty's Mystery Box (Traps a fraction of the demon's soul in the box; Deals 666 Dark damage OR Poisoned +6, Bleeding +6 OR Cursed effect to opponent, determined by a dice roll. Usable every 6 rounds in a quest. Accessory)

Gems: Opal

Consumables: Mermaid Scale (Increase SP by 1 for the duration of one battle; consumable), Phoenix Essence, 3 Potion, Mead, Grand Potion, Greater Potion (Restores 50 health to the target), Grand Tonic, 7 Venom, Smoke Bomb, Health Core, Orcish Grog (Grants encouraged- and inspired-effects to greenskins, but encouraged- and jinxed-effects to others for one battle, consumable.), 4 Gold Bar (A bar of gold, value: 50 gold)

Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk), A Hero Who Is Actually Worth Something *Deputy Party Leader*

24 year old Female Human Black Knight

Level 19.5 *Immune to Light, Darkness**Deals Bleeding +2, Double damage to Demonic Foes**Half Damage from Free Hits*

Power: 35 (10+19+6)

Power Bonus: 6

Defense: 21 (10+11)

Health: 23/37 (10+18+9)

Gold: 267

Equipment: Smith’s Katana (WP:10, Darkness elemental, Deals Bleeding +2), Orcish Barbed Shield (SP: 11), Never Blessed Armor (SP: 10, Immune to Darkness, Light, and Blessed, Wearer deals double damage to Demons, suitable to Knights, Barbarians, Regulators, and Skirmishers), Spesialian Spiked Pauldrons (Damage from Free Hits is halved; accessory)

Inventory:

Weapons and Shields: Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Two Fanged Orcish Shield (SP: 7, Immune to Darkness, Shield Bash Replaces Meditate), Spesialian Shield (SP:6, Immune to Blinded, Shield), Greatsword (WP: 5), Wolfhead Aegis (SP:5, enemies that hit the user become afraid, suitable for anyone with Wolfgang reputation; shield.)

Artifacts: Snug Armor (SP: 5, Cannot be De-Equipped, Suitable to all classes that use shields, body wear), Fishy Scale Mail (SP: 6, wearer absorbs water-elemental damage as health, immune to Fire; suitable for knights, dragoons, skirmishers, and regulators, body wear), Never Blessed Helmet (SP: 8, Immunity to Blinded, Doomed and Blessed, Wearer deals double damage to Holy Enemies, suitable to Knights, Barbarians, Regulators, and Skirmishers),

Gems: Diamond, Emerald

Consumables: 3 Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Nostrum, Ambrosia, Mead, Smelling Salts, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), Smoke Bomb, 4 Bone, Soma, Ambrosia, 2 Mead, Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Dragon Scale, 4 Fire Bomb, 4 Venom, Tako Sushi (Restores 10 health; consumable), Noxious Venom, Greater Potion (Restores 50 health to the target), Grating Stone, Grand Potion, Dirt Bomb, Floral Bomb, Ice Bomb, Water Bomb

Tools: Bedroll, 2 Shovel

Bobby "Young" Bucks Jr. (Zepher), Champion of Azazot

19 year old Male Human Rogue

Level 14 *Immune to Cursed**Attacks cause Enamored**Doubles Gold stolen*

Power: 31 (14+11+3-13*+16)

Defense: 3

Health: 23/25 (13+7+2*-13*+16)

Ether: 3 (-13*+16)

Gold: 159

Equipment: Hue and Saturation whip (WP:11; causes Enamored), Nondescript Cape (SP: 3; protects from Cursed effect; suitable for rogues; backwear), Zoot's Mask of Transmorgrifier (WP+3, Power +16, Health +16, Ether +16, doubles amount of Gold stolen, allows wearer assume disguise to any known races in Olegaia to swindle gain their trust, cannot be disequiped, accessory)

Inventory: 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.), Nice Boots (SP: 1, Footwear: Immune to Earth and Darkness), Fine-tuned Flute (WP:15, user is nimble; instrument), Dagger (WP:5, Dagger), 2 Kobold Sharp Wings (WP:8, Deals Bleeding 1, throwing weapon), Throwing Knife (WP: 3), Mugger's Mask (Head-wear, wearer cannot have gold stolen from them), Spesialian Helmet (SP:2, SP:4 if wearer’s Star Elf, Health +2, Power +2, Suitable for anyone; headwear), Raw Horsehide, 5 Potion, 3 Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, Health Core, 2 Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Shovel, Pickaxe, Sapphire, Pixie Dust, Skeleton Decoy, Health Core, Totally Dope Hair Gel (Power +3 when consumed.), Amethyst

Na'im Thamir (Enceladus), Scourge of Azazot

2,314 year old Male Fenarian Cleric

Level 10.5 *1/2 chance to double damage/healing output on successful attack**+3 health at the end of each round*

Power: 13 (10+3)

Health: 18/18 (9+9)

SP: 2

Ether: 18/19 (9+5+5)

Gold: 0 (90 gold to Bobby)

Equipment: Nimbus Broomstick (WP:8, 1/2 chance to double damage/healing output on successful attack; Broomstick), Badge of the Smokemaster (Max. Ether +5; User can spend 5 ether in each battle to make the whole party flee; suitable to classes with ether; accessory), F.I.B. Malleable Mask (SP: 2, Regenerates 3 health at end of every round; soul-bound to Na'im, accessory)

Inventory: Shamanic Plate (Max. Health +2, Max. Ether +2; Blood Ritual does double damage to the target; suitable for shamans; bodywear.), Cape of the Uq (SP:3, +2 Health, backwear), Fenarian Fedora (Max. health +5, Max. ether + 5; suitable for Fenarians; headwear.), Scroll of Sealing (Enables casting the sealed-effect to the target, making them unable to use a special skill for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether.), Potion, Grand Potion, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, 2 Tonic, Grand Tonic, Shovel, Scroll of Blindness (Enables casting the blinded-effect to the target, making them unable to use a physical attack for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether; Loaned from Germ), Tako Sushi (Restores 10 health; consumable), Skeleton Decoy, 3 Hexed Idol (Causes the Hexed-effect to one humanoid enemy, making it act against an ally instead of the heroes for one turn. Breaks after one use.)

The Demon Germ (Samuraiturtle)

??? years old Male Half Demon Rogue

Level 12 *Immune to Darkness*

Power: 22 (12+8+2)

Defense: 3 (1+2)

Health: 18/20 (7+11+2)

Gold: 143

Equipped: Kobold Sharp Wings (WP:8, Deals Bleeding 1, throwing weapon), Spesialian Helmet SP:2, SP:4 if wearer’s Star Elf, Health +2, Power +2, Suitable for anyone; headwear), Shadow Cloak (SP:1, immune to Darkness; backwear, suitable for anyone)

Weapons: Wrench (WP:3, decreases the target’s level by 1; throwing weapon), Throwing Knife (WP:3), Shuriken (WP:5), Charred Longsword (WP:10 1/6 chance of breaking whenever used, longsword), Kobold Sharp Wings (WP:8, Deals Bleeding 1, throwing weapon), Sanctified Rito Gypsy Dart (WP:5, doubled against Flying enemies; throwing weapon), Kobold Dagger (WP: 4, dagger)

Gear / Armor: Red Shield (SP: 8)

Gems / Scrolls: -

Consumables: Level-Up Mushroom, Phoenix Essence, Bone, Deadly Venom, 3 Remedy, Noxious Venom, Smelling Salts, Skeleton Decoy, Human Repellent (Makes the user impervious to direct attacks from humanoid enemies during one battle unless he is the last hero standing; consumable.)

Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass

Others: Gold Ring (worth 15 gold, or can be given to someone else to make them Enamored with the giver), Gold Bar (A bar of gold. Value: 50 gold)

Decamon Cards: Will-o'-Wisp (Fiery 1); Carrion Squirrel (Dark 1) ; Glow Worm (Luminous 1)

Quest Items: Prison Master Key (A key to open any locked doors in the prison, Quest item)

Mhinak (Goliath)

40 Year Old Male Dwarf Ranger

Level 8 *Aligned with The Guardians*

Power: 20 (8+8+4)

SP: 4

Health: 13/17 (7+6+4)

Ether: 4

Gold: 229

Equipment: Red Handcannon (WP: 8), Anniversary Medal (Power +4, SP +4, Max. Health +4, Max. Ether +4. The values will increase by 1 with each passing year; accessory.)

Inventory: Wooden Hand Cannon (WP: 3), Gauntlets of the Legionnaire (Power:+5, Immune to Petrified, handwear), Dwarven Portable Catapult (WP:10, double damage to enemies visibly larger than the user; throwing weapon), Insignia of The Guardians (Grants the Diplomacy job trait, suitable for Mhinak only; accessory), Flameproof Armor (SP:1, no longer flameproof; bodywear, suitable for anyone; Loaned from Kiray), 2 Grand Potion, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, and Telescope [Left Eye], Merman Stylish Gel (Deals Enamoured effect to female gender; consumable), Skeleton Decoy, Saucepan (Allows user to regain 5 health outside of battle 5 separate times. Can be used by multiple people. 4/5 uses left)

Inki The Panther Warrior *Takes suggestions from Mhinak*

1 Year Old Panther Cub

Level 5

Health: 18/25

Rolls:

1-3: Deals Damage 3x level

4-6: Nothing Happens

Note: Inki does not take damage from free hits and does not level up.

Polly Darton *Takes suggestions from party*

25 years old Female Human Barbarian

Level 16

Power: 22 (15+7)

Defence: 3

Health: 21/23 (8+15)

Equipment: Sword of Fire and Light (WP: 7, Fire-Light Elemental, Greatsword) (Loaned from Kiray), Red Shoulder Cape (SP:3; backwear)

Inventory: Potion (Loaned from Na'im), Pixie Dust (Loaned from Na'im)

Elnath Van Cleef, The Prospector *Takes suggestions from party*

99 years old male Human Sorcerer

Level 22 *Doubles the amount of gold stolen*

Power: 32 (22+10)

Defence: 5

Health: 31/32 (7+21+4)

Ether: 20/22 (+22)

Gold: 1010

Equipment: Golden Staff (WP: 10; staff), Cloak of the Silk Road (SP:5, doubles the amount of gold stolen, backwear)

Inventory: 2 Phoenix essence, Grand Tonic, Grand Potion, Telescope, Magnifying glass, Scroll of Arc Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Ruby (Loaned from Germ), Amethyst (Loaned from Miderun), Opal (Loaned from Na'im)

Quest Items: Shadir Oswain's Noble Seal (Quest item), Blue Nekrastone (Quest item)

Eckmar Grimsley *Controlled by QM, may be open to suggestions*

4358 years old male Fenarian Dragoon *Immune to Hexed, Fragile, Poisoned, Bleeding, Asleep, Fast Asleep**Immune to Darkness**Hastened**Attacks deal Stunned, Weakened*

Level 100

Power: 120

Health: 138/140

SP: 10

Equipment: The Peacekeeper (WP:20, Deals stunned and weakened effect, suitable for level 90+; halberd), Defender of the Arena (SP:10, Immune to Hexed, Fragile, Poisoned and Bleeding. Immune to Darkness, suitable for those that survived The Arena; bodywear), The Wakener (Immune to Asleep and Fast Asleep; footwear), Silk Scarf of Bathmora (Wearer is Hastened, suitable for Fenarians; accessory)

Inventory: The Manipulator (WP:3 SP:50, user is slowed, suitable for level 90+; lance and shield), 2 Phoenix Incense, 3 Health cores

Edited January 20, 2016 by Purpearljellyblob

[Enceladus]

"A good friend is different from who I consider my son. A father would give up anything for his son, like I will give up the Nekrastone for Toren. You may save a thousand strangers' lives, if you lose the one that you care and trust, is it even worth living anymore? How do you live with yourself having known you had that one chance and you let it slip away? Grigorlis gave his life in exchange for Eckmar's, a dragon, ancient creatures at the brink of extinction in exchange for a fenarian's life. That speaks a lot, don't you think?"

"Bu...but its Toren, our friend. Sometimes sacrifices have to be made, Eckmar's here because of Grigorlis' sacrifice. And these Nekrastones are probably cursed anyway, look at all the trouble we attract after we decided to meddle with these stones! If the weresnakes have it, they probably have a greater target on their back since both of them belongs to the Star Elves, and we know how strong the Star Elves are! If we do not give up the Blue Nekrastone, we will have zero chance of saving Toren and the Star Elves will be hot on our heels!"

"Thats a naieve way if looking at things miss Polly. If the trouble we have been through to catch them is any indicator, then these weresnakes are exceptionally cunning and stealthy, and it would not surprise me if they were able to evade both the Fenari and the Star elves even if they had the blue Nerkastone in their scaly hands. Come on now, you and I both know are just making up excuses for us to save Toren now."

"He's not your son" says Na'im bluntly "And you would do well to remember that before you start prioritising your own happiness over the lives of hundreds Elnath Van Cleef." nonetheless Naim walks over slowly to Toren and attempts to heal him

A blade of cold steel suddenly slices through the weresnake's head and down the body, splitting it into halves.

"Manned up and finally grown a sack of your own, weresnake, unlike the sackless, coward Fenarian Prince." he asked incredulously. General Oswain's eyes then twitched at the party, "Which one of you criminals is next?"

"Fight with me, Heroes, Eckmar!" Princess Alaun reappears, wielding a broadsword, along side with Lord Fenari and his royal army.

"What a disgrace! Fenarians and Heroes now hide behind a lowly maiden as a meat shield? How weak! One of my captains can take all of you down alright!" General Oswain exerts his aura, and the ground shakes, frightened.

Na'im blinks in surprise as General Oswain's men close in on them "That is General Oswain the man we fled halfway across Spelesia to escape?" Na'im sizes up the general "Look closely...He has that air about him...well fed, pampered. This man has lived his whole life within the comfort of the dome, drip fed on Star elf proporganda and now...now he cannot wait to unleash his vengance upon Fenario, given all the horror stories he has been told about the Fenari. We cannot let him intimidate us."

Na'im grips Miderun's shoulder "Lady Miderun I am not one for suicidal charges and heroic last stands, but we have to help the royal army or my people will finally fall as they were about to all those years ago, when we first fled underground."

Na'im turns to Polly, "A War is coming, take this, I assure you will need the protection in time." Na'im roughly hands her the cloak of the Uq

Edited January 20, 2016 by Enceladus

[KotZ]

"I don't have much of a stake in this with either side," Kiray starts, "but right now the city we're under attack. Oswain has been a bit of pain in the rear. The best thing would be to take all the Nekrastones away, but right now, let's stop this murderous elf."