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

[Enceladus]

Are you blind? Holding out the stealth suit. Why are you thinking I am wearing this? And even if I was this looks gender neutral to me. But it sounds like you want me to wear this. As he put the "suit" on he said: This thing is tight. I need to stretch it out.

Na'im eyes tinkle with amusment "Just making an observation good master Germ-make of it what you will." Na'im says merrily

Edited March 21, 2016 by Enceladus

[samurai-turtle]

Na'im eyes tinkle with amusment "Just making an observation goood master Germ-make of it what you will." Na'im says merrily

Now I get it you are just messing with me.

I wonder if this Queen is going say something or just tell us to shut up.

[Purpearljellyblob]

Naim glares at Narie "You! Do not think I do not know your plan miss Alpeith-your late friend Major El-Aquist was kind enough to leave his papers lying around-if I could still feel my legs after this ardous march, I would be dragging you back to the dungeons of Fenario by your stringy hair for what you and the rest of your friends in the Creed planned to do to Fenario!" Naim growls venomosly, then turns and marches though the portal

"There is no time for such a discussion right now. But the idea was that if there can be reversal of the Nekrastone's effects, there is always a hope for unification."

Looks around the room for any body else (assassin), but trying not make it obvious that he is looking for any assassin...

(I do not know looking at the art.)

Germ quickly realises that any assassin or anybody else, if present and hiding, would not be simply uncovered by looking. Germ also realises that the The Queen of Spesialia is standing right ahead of him, and probably the most dangerous person he could find in the room if he is not careful. Other than that, Narie and Hisime stands and follows the party closely.

Elnath and Polly, together with Kiray, Mhinak and Na'im step forward and move closer to the throne. As they step closer, they could briefly see Lyrion and Hung relaxing on soft grass and enjoying elvish wine in a small garden outside the throne room. Both the Lannisters did not notice the presence of the Heroes and the ongoings in the throne room.

Kiray, weary from the trip still manages a nod of the head. "Your Highness. I pray you are doing well."

The Queen nods kindly at Kiray,

"I am very well. I hope you are well too."

Kiray finds the Queen's words particularly comforting and energising, regaining full health at an instant.

Struggling to maintain his balance, Mhinak bows to the queen,

"Greetings, yer highness, shall we get down to business?"

Elnath nods at Mhinak and bows at The Queen, revealing the Seal and the Blue Nekrastone,

"Your Highness, I was very privileged to be bestowed with artefacts from Spesialia by the late Shadir Oswain. There are many who sought to gain possession of these powerful artefacts and others to destroy them, but I believe we are too short sighted to make wise decisions and to decide the fate of these artefacts. I believe the only wise action is to recognise our weaknesses and seek advice and knowledge from those we deem as wiser and more learnt than us, such as the Star Elves."

The Queen drifts gracefully to Elnath and Mhinak, and hovers her hands over the artefacts,

"My dear dwarf, I recognise your endless and undying commitment to our friends of the nature, The Guardians. But the order of Nature is in place for the Brown Nekrastone to return to the Guardians in due time. It was unnecessary to risk your life, at the same time you have proved yourself as a loyal steward to Nature and to the Guardians' cause and that is commendable and I am pleasantly surprised to have such an unexpected ally. Although you and your companions' presence in Spesialia have escalated the order of events in Spesialia, both in terms of blessings and disasters to the land. We, the Star Elves, have gazed upon the stars and have foreseen these possible alternatives of the future and likewise, prepared for them. The return of the last Nekrastone, the Blue Nekrastone to Spesialia will bring stability throughout the land, but there is always an exception. That is, only if the Nekrastones remain separated and guarded by their respective "guardians", to maintain the balance of power throughout the land. The Brown Nekrastone, the Guardians. The Blue Nekrastone, us Star Elves. The Red Nekrastone, the Fenarians. The Green Nekrastone, the Monsters of the underworld. The Clear Nekrastone, the Crystal Dragon. Tipping this balance of power, will bring chaos to the land, as it almost did at the border with the invaders from Nagashan. A potential disaster averted nonetheless, with your kind aid."

The Queen takes over the Blue Nekrastone and the Seal,

"Shadir has been a loyal servant to the Court, until Angmar planted the seed of darkness in his mind. One that had caused him to disrupt the balance of our society and the flow of energies in this land. The Court was divided on the true reasons of his intentions behind the unauthorised possession of the Blue Nekrastone. Many believed Angmar Fenari opened Shadir's eyes to the adventures of the world beyond Spesialia. Many believed that Shadir made away with the Blue Nekrastone because he knew Angmar was after the Blue Nekrastone, others believed greed got the better of Shadir and wanted all the power for his own. But that was the past."

Naim manages a stiff bow, more of a nod reallly, his smile obviously forced, even for a man experienced in hiding his emotions "What master Van Cleef means to say is that he wishes to speak with you, while we heroes of Heroica, are but his bodyguards, here to see that protocol is observed and to ensure his safety, in territory that may or may not be hostile, given that we have hardly got off on the right foot with your servant, General Oswain." Na'im interjects his voice dripping with unpleasentness

The Queen opens up her arms,

"You can be assured it is absolutely safe under the magical dome. Latte certainly has an unique personality of his own, one that has garnered much respect as well as fear amongst the ranks of the military. Everyone has a role to play in our structured society. Perhaps outsiders and adventurers like yourself do not comprehend Latte's role and attempt to overtake his responsibilities that he is so good at accomplishing."

Miderun appears mildly confused when everyone starts bowing and nodding to the queen. A bizarre custom, she thought, to try and appear subservient and appeasing. The lack of strength worried her, so she handed Na'im a Grand Tonic, hoping to get her message across clear enough.

Na'im accepts Miderun's tonic, quickly drinks it, and steps forward as the Queen requests, then turns his back on her, and heals the party to full health, in the most open expression of defiance he dared to muster in front of the queen

Na'im and Miderun find their limbs particularly heavy, and could not perform their intended actions.

"You can do what you like when you leave this place, but not here where basic courtesy is minimally required."

"So, you are queen here. Ir droog akh keld. I will stand here, your attack dog has given us little reason to trust the Grauzmyro - that is, your people." She shot a glare at Latte, then looked back at the queen. "Where are Hung and Lyrion?"

"I'm with Mide, always, so like, I'mma chill here too." Bobby crosses his arms. "Your general Latte is a real d-bag, just so you know. He made this whole trip like at least one hundred times harder and worse."

"The knowledge that we possess only goes as far as what we choose to perceive. Unless you open your minds, there will be no change."

Are you blind? Holding out the stealth suit. Why are you thinking I am wearing this? And even if I was this looks gender neutral to me. But it sounds like you want me to wear this. As he put the "suit" on he said: This thing is tight. I need to stretch it out.

OoC: Two things about the stealth suit, first dark & demon would they be enamored with me or what? Second I take it the suit can be worn by anyone.

Germ sizes up the suit against his body but could not wear it. Perhaps when the rogue is a bit more experienced.

OOC: Yes, it can be worn by anyone. Also, Enamored is different to Immunity

The Party

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

18 year old Female Orc Barbarian

Level 17 *Attacks cause Enamored*

Power: 30 (13+17)

Power Bonus: 6 (3 in back row)

Health: 1/24 (8+16)

Gold: 468

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), Confuse Bomb, Serpent Scales (Grants Reinforced and Nimble-effects for the duration of one battle when consumed)

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

24 year old Female Human Black Knight

Level 20 *Immune to Blinded, Doomed, Blessed, Light, Darkness**Double damage to Demonic and Holy Foes**Half Damage from Free Hits*

Power: 36 (10+20+6)

Power Bonus: 6

Defense: 29 (10+11+8)

Health: 38/38 (10+19+9)

Gold: 277

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), 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)

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),

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, Confuse Bomb, Serpent Scales (Grants Reinforced and Nimble-effects for the duration of one battle when consumed)

Tools: Bedroll, 2 Shovel

Bobby "Young" Bucks Jr. (Zepher)

19 year old Male Human Rogue

Level 14.5 *Immune to Cursed**Attacks cause Enamored**Doubles Gold stolen*

Power: 31 (14+11+3+3)

Defense: 3

Health: 1/25 (13+7+2*+3)

Ether: 3 (+3)

Gold: 179

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 +3, Health +3, Ether +3, 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, Orein's Book of Demons, Minimizing Dust, Serpent Scales (Grants Reinforced and Nimble-effects for the duration of one battle when consumed)

Na'im Thamir (Enceladus)

2,314 year old Male Fenarian Cleric

Level 11 *1/2 chance to double damage/healing output on successful attack**+3 health at the end of each round*

Power: 14 (11+3)

Health: 1/19 (10+9)

SP: 2

Ether: 1/20 (10+5+5)

Gold: 0 (80 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.), 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, 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), Demonic Incense (Revives all knocked out party members with 1 health and the Doomed-effect), Serpent Scales (Grants Reinforced and Nimble-effects for the duration of one battle when consumed)

The Demon Germ (Samuraiturtle)

??? years old Male Half Demon Rogue

Level 12.5 *Immune to Darkness*

Power: 22 (12+8+2)

Defense: 3 (1+2)

Health: 1/20 (7+11+2)

Gold: 153

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), Shikokku's Stealth Suit (SP:6; Power+6, User is immune to Dark & Demonic enemies; Body, head and backwear)

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), Serpent Scales (Grants Reinforced and Nimble-effects for the duration of one battle when consumed)

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)

Mhinak (Goliath)

40 Year Old Male Dwarf Ranger

Level 9 *Double damage to large enemies*

Power: 23 (9+10+4)

SP: 4

Health: 1/18 (8+6+4)

Ether: 4/4

Gold: 239

Equipment: Dwarven Portable Catapult (WP:10, double damage to enemies visibly larger than the user; throwing weapon), Anniversary Medal (Power +4, SP +4, Max. Health +4, Max. Ether +4. The values will increase by 1 with each passing year; accessory.)

Inventory: Red Handcannon (WP: 8), 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. 5/5 uses left), Demonic Incense (Revives all knocked out party members with 1 health and the Doomed-effect), Serpent Scales (Grants Reinforced and Nimble-effects for the duration of one battle when consumed)

Polly Darton *Takes suggestions from party*

25 years old Female Human Barbarian

Level 16.5

Power: 23 (16+7)

Defence: 3

Health: 1/23 (8+15)

Equipment: Sword of Fire and Light (WP: 7, Fire-Light Elemental, Greatsword) (Loaned from Kiray), Cape of the Uq (SP:3, +2 Health, backwear, loaned from Na'im)

Inventory: Potion (Loaned from Na'im), Red Shoulder Cape (SP:3; backwear)

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

99 years old male Human Sorcerer

Level 22.3 *Doubles the amount of gold stolen*

Power: 32 (22+10)

Defence: 5

Health: 1/32 (7+21+4)

Ether: 1/22 (+22) 1/3

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)

[CMP]

The Queen opens up her arms,

"You can be assured it is absolutely safe under the magical dome. Latte certainly has an unique personality of his own, one that has garnered much respect as well as fear amongst the ranks of the military. Everyone has a role to play in our structured society. Perhaps outsiders and adventurers like yourself do not comprehend Latte's role and attempt to overtake his responsibilities that he is so good at accomplishing."

"We were in his prison fortress. We comprehend more than enough of him. More than you, looks like. Or did you tell him to torture the Fenarians and turn them into your race?"

Are we waiting for something? If we can't do anything what exactly are we supposed to be doing now?

[Yzalirk]

"My dear dwarf, I recognise your endless and undying commitment to our friends of the nature, The Guardians. But the order of Nature is in place for the Brown Nekrastone to return to the Guardians in due time. It was unnecessary to risk your life, at the same time you have proved yourself as a loyal steward to Nature and to the Guardians' cause and that is commendable and I am pleasantly surprised to have such an unexpected ally. Although you and your companions' presence in Spesialia have escalated the order of events in Spesialia, both in terms of blessings and disasters to the land. We, the Star Elves, have gazed upon the stars and have foreseen these possible alternatives of the future and likewise, prepared for them. The return of the last Nekrastone, the Blue Nekrastone to Spesialia will bring stability throughout the land, but there is always an exception. That is, only if the Nekrastones remain separated and guarded by their respective "guardians", to maintain the balance of power throughout the land. The Brown Nekrastone, the Guardians. The Blue Nekrastone, us Star Elves. The Red Nekrastone, the Fenarians. The Green Nekrastone, the Monsters of the underworld. The Clear Nekrastone, the Crystal Dragon. Tipping this balance of power, will bring chaos to the land, as it almost did at the border with the invaders from Nagashan. A potential disaster averted nonetheless, with your kind aid."

"Thank you for the kind words, yer highness. I may not be a denizen of Spesialia but I did feel obligated to help them since they are dying. Risking me life is part of the job I have accepted and I do not regret it. I am terribly sorry about the events that took place here and I agree that there should be a maintained balance and hopefully unity. Of course, it's none of my business but what happened in the past should stay in the past."

[KotZ]

Kiray bows again as she feels restored by the queen. "Your Highness is wise and just. Thank you. If I may add, I hope your people--and all of Spesialia--can keep the Nekrastones in their respective grasps. Too much blood has been spilled. And I hope us Heroes are not called on again to right this. I don't mean to blame you or your people for this debacle; I hope that al parties come to realise this sooner rather than later."

[samurai-turtle]

OoC: I am still a little confused about the stealth suit, so dark & demonic enemies will not attack me.

And I guess I should of done this in the first place, but it takes up three slots...

More determine that ever Germ take off his other gear and puts on the "stealth suit".Then he noticed the Queen give him what the hell look. So he goes up to her and makes it look he was going to kiss her hand but it was more of a lick than a kiss. He even thought she even tast old. If you would excuse me I am going to let our " friends" know we are here. I do not think I am needed here at the moment. Ammm how do I get over to them again?

[Enceladus]

Elnath nods at Mhinak and bows at The Queen, revealing the Seal and the Blue Nekrastone,

"Your Highness, I was very privileged to be bestowed with artefacts from Spesialia by the late Shadir Oswain. There are many who sought to gain possession of these powerful artefacts and others to destroy them, but I believe we are too short sighted to make wise decisions and to decide the fate of these artefacts. I believe the only wise action is to recognise our weaknesses and seek advice and knowledge from those we deem as wiser and more learnt than us, such as the Star Elves."

The Queen drifts gracefully to Elnath and Mhinak, and hovers her hands over the artefacts,

"My dear dwarf, I recognise your endless and undying commitment to our friends of the nature, The Guardians. But the order of Nature is in place for the Brown Nekrastone to return to the Guardians in due time. It was unnecessary to risk your life, at the same time you have proved yourself as a loyal steward to Nature and to the Guardians' cause and that is commendable and I am pleasantly surprised to have such an unexpected ally. Although you and your companions' presence in Spesialia have escalated the order of events in Spesialia, both in terms of blessings and disasters to the land. We, the Star Elves, have gazed upon the stars and have foreseen these possible alternatives of the future and likewise, prepared for them. The return of the last Nekrastone, the Blue Nekrastone to Spesialia will bring stability throughout the land, but there is always an exception. That is, only if the Nekrastones remain separated and guarded by their respective "guardians", to maintain the balance of power throughout the land. The Brown Nekrastone, the Guardians. The Blue Nekrastone, us Star Elves. The Red Nekrastone, the Fenarians. The Green Nekrastone, the Monsters of the underworld. The Clear Nekrastone, the Crystal Dragon. Tipping this balance of power, will bring chaos to the land, as it almost did at the border with the invaders from Nagashan. A potential disaster averted nonetheless, with your kind aid."

The Queen takes over the Blue Nekrastone and the Seal,

As Elnath hands over the Nerkastone Na'ims smile widens even more as if it were trying to escape his face, and his eyes grow hungry, but it all comes to nothing, and he lets the trnsaction occur. He wanted to strangle the ever clam Queen and slay all the Alpeith that dwelled in this fairy tale city-Make them feel the pain the Fenarians had to endure all those years living in fear in the dark, dank underground...perhaps this was the red angel messing with his thoughts, or it stemmed from seeing the contrast between the hovels of Fenario and elagence of the capitol, but It did not matter either way-his anger and blood thirstyness was still very real.

The Queen opens up her arms,

"You can be assured it is absolutely safe under the magical dome. Latte certainly has an unique personality of his own, one that has garnered much respect as well as fear amongst the ranks of the military. Everyone has a role to play in our structured society. Perhaps outsiders and adventurers like yourself do not comprehend Latte's role and attempt to overtake his responsibilities that he is so good at accomplishing."

"Perhaps I wasn’t only referring to the security of the sealed capitol your highness-we have enemies both within and outside these walls." Na'im says softly

"And pray, do enlighten me your highness." Na'im says twirling the nimbus broomstick between his fingers "…Does Latte Oswain's role involve more than beating and then torturing any wretched soul, that has the misfortune of not being a star elf that happens to find themselves stranded in the wastes of Spelesia-for he certinaly excels at that." Na'im says his tone brodering on sarcasm

Na'im and Miderun find their limbs particularly heavy, and could not perform their intended actions.

"You can do what you like when you leave this place, but not here where basic courtesy is minimally required."

Na'im sniffs "I wasn’t under the impression that marching one’s guests half to death was Spelesian custom your highness-we are dead on our feet, even if my companions are too polite to say it."

"Tell me, how long have you been holding the Lannisters as insurance for our compliance dear Queen-we told the Lannisters to sail south to a Baltarok port, and yet here they are on your doorstep and under your protection which no one here requested. You should know, that as master Van Cleef's body gaurds it is our duty to ensure the safety of his servants as well-and the Lannisters cerinaly fall into that category. One word of any mistreatment dear Queen...." Na'im breaths deeply

Edited March 22, 2016 by Enceladus

[Zepher]

Bobby genuinely has nothing to say to the stuck up Queen of the Elves. Where did she get off telling him to open up his eyes? As if he were the one who was blind. Peh.

[Purpearljellyblob]

"We were in his prison fortress. We comprehend more than enough of him. More than you, looks like. Or did you tell him to torture the Fenarians and turn them into your race?"

Are we waiting for something? If we can't do anything what exactly are we supposed to be doing now?

There are lots of things you can do, it depends whether your character is willing to engage or not.

"I am certain you got onto Latte's wrong side. One brief meeting does not define one's personality, but you and your companions did destroy our fine establishment located outside the protection magic. Like I said before, Latte's born to be a warrior, a fighter, you've simply brought out the finer side of his personality. More to that, your party did collude with the Fenarians, after all."

"The Fenarians are ultimately once part of us, and as long as Angmar Fenari lives, there will be this continual idea that the Fenarians are living and appearing the way they are because of us. The Red Nekrastone distorted their once perfect complexion in exchange for power, and that is what happened. The Fenari that revolted against our way will continue to serve their punishment, but the generations that come after are innocent, and I gather that they are suffering. If there is a way out for them, I would gladly aid them, but they have to give up their power source. We want to give the Fenarians a way out, but it will be up to them to make the choice."

"Thank you for the kind words, yer highness. I may not be a denizen of Spesialia but I did feel obligated to help them since they are dying. Risking me life is part of the job I have accepted and I do not regret it. I am terribly sorry about the events that took place here and I agree that there should be a maintained balance and hopefully unity. Of course, it's none of my business but what happened in the past should stay in the past."

"You have certainly shown wisdom and the Guardians will be blessed for you to be on their side. Continue what you do and there will be great things ahead of you."

With that The Queen waves her hands over Mhinak and blesses his Insignia of the Guardians.

Kiray bows again as she feels restored by the queen. "Your Highness is wise and just. Thank you. If I may add, I hope your people--and all of Spesialia--can keep the Nekrastones in their respective grasps. Too much blood has been spilled. And I hope us Heroes are not called on again to right this. I don't mean to blame you or your people for this debacle; I hope that al parties come to realise this sooner rather than later."

"We, Star Elves are more than capable to hold our own. But the Fenarians are unpredictable, Angmar Fenari has opened up his borders to all in Olegaia, I will not be surprised if he calls upon bodyguards like yourself again, I warn you to thread carefully if that happens."

OoC: I am still a little confused about the stealth suit, so dark & demonic enemies will not attack me.

And I guess I should of done this in the first place, but it takes up three slots...

More determine that ever Germ take off his other gear and puts on the "stealth suit".Then he noticed the Queen give him what the hell look. So he goes up to her and makes it look he was going to kiss her hand but it was more of a lick than a kiss. He even thought she even tast old. If you would excuse me I am going to let our " friends" know we are here. I do not think I am needed here at the moment. Ammm how do I get over to them again?

Their attacks will just have no effect on Germ.

You need to be at least level 20 to wear that suit.

"By all means."

Germ gingerly makes his way to the back and opens the door out into the open garden, Hung notices the demon and waves at him frantically. Lyrion continues to sip on his fine wine and nibbles on elvish bread,

"This is nothing like outside the dome. Everything in here is flowing with abundance. I am liking my stay in here."

"Sure took you a long time to find your way in here when there is nothing much outside the dome! We got attacked by the Star Elves' guards but were saved by one of their own! Where's Polly? She surely missed out!"

"And pray, do enlighten me your highness." Na'im says twirling the nimbus broomstick between his fingers "…Does Latte Oswain's role involve more than beating and then torturing any wretched soul, that has the misfortune of not being a star elf that happens to find themselves stranded in the wastes of Spelesia-for he certinaly excels at that." Na'im says his tone brodering on sarcasm

"Since Angmar opened his borders, he no longer needed Fenarians to do the work for him... Latte had to do what he needed to do."

"Tell me, how long have you been holding the Lannisters as insurance for our compliance dear Queen-we told the Lannisters to sail south to a Baltarok port, and yet here they are on your doorstep and under your protection which no one here requested. You should know, that as master Van Cleef's body gaurds it is our duty to ensure the safety of his servants as well-and the Lannisters cerinaly fall into that category. One word of any mistreatment dear Queen...." Na'im breaths deeply

"Your companions trespassed our territories, as with any other trespassers, they will be dealt with accordingly. But our sisters of the Creed knew the return of the Blue Nekrastone and we had to intervene, and that information was confirmed with your golem friends as well. You do not need to worry, your companions, are in fact enjoying every bit of their stay."

The Party

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

18 year old Female Orc Barbarian

Level 17 *Attacks cause Enamored*

Power: 30 (13+17)

Power Bonus: 6 (3 in back row)

Health: 1/24 (8+16)

Gold: 468

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), Confuse Bomb, Serpent Scales (Grants Reinforced and Nimble-effects for the duration of one battle when consumed)

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

24 year old Female Human Black Knight

Level 20 *Immune to Blinded, Doomed, Blessed, Light, Darkness**Double damage to Demonic and Holy Foes**Half Damage from Free Hits*

Power: 36 (10+20+6)

Power Bonus: 6

Defense: 29 (10+11+8)

Health: 38/38 (10+19+9)

Gold: 277

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), 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)

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),

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, Confuse Bomb, Serpent Scales (Grants Reinforced and Nimble-effects for the duration of one battle when consumed)

Tools: Bedroll, 2 Shovel

Bobby "Young" Bucks Jr. (Zepher)

19 year old Male Human Rogue

Level 14.5 *Immune to Cursed**Attacks cause Enamored**Doubles Gold stolen*

Power: 31 (14+11+3+3)

Defense: 3

Health: 1/25 (13+7+2*+3)

Ether: 3 (+3)

Gold: 179

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 +3, Health +3, Ether +3, 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, Orein's Book of Demons, Minimizing Dust, Serpent Scales (Grants Reinforced and Nimble-effects for the duration of one battle when consumed)

Na'im Thamir (Enceladus)

2,314 year old Male Fenarian Cleric

Level 11 *1/2 chance to double damage/healing output on successful attack**+3 health at the end of each round*

Power: 14 (11+3)

Health: 1/19 (10+9)

SP: 2

Ether: 1/20 (10+5+5)

Gold: 0 (80 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.), 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, 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), Demonic Incense (Revives all knocked out party members with 1 health and the Doomed-effect), Serpent Scales (Grants Reinforced and Nimble-effects for the duration of one battle when consumed)

The Demon Germ (Samuraiturtle)

??? years old Male Half Demon Rogue

Level 12.5 *Immune to Darkness*

Power: 22 (12+8+2)

Defense: 3 (1+2)

Health: 1/20 (7+11+2)

Gold: 153

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), Shikokku's Stealth Suit (SP:6; Power+6, User is immune to Dark & Demonic enemies; Body, head and backwear)

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), Serpent Scales (Grants Reinforced and Nimble-effects for the duration of one battle when consumed)

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)

Mhinak (Goliath)

40 Year Old Male Dwarf Ranger

Level 9 *Double damage to large enemies*

Power: 23 (9+10+4)

SP: 4

Health: 1/18 (8+6+4)

Ether: 4/4

Gold: 239

Equipment: Dwarven Portable Catapult (WP:10, double damage to enemies visibly larger than the user; throwing weapon), Anniversary Medal (Power +4, SP +4, Max. Health +4, Max. Ether +4. The values will increase by 1 with each passing year; accessory.)

Inventory: Red Handcannon (WP: 8), Wooden Hand Cannon (WP: 3), Gauntlets of the Legionnaire (Power:+5, Immune to Petrified, handwear), Insignia of The Guardians (Grants the Diplomacy job trait, Wearer is Blessed, 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. 5/5 uses left), Demonic Incense (Revives all knocked out party members with 1 health and the Doomed-effect), Serpent Scales (Grants Reinforced and Nimble-effects for the duration of one battle when consumed)

Polly Darton *Takes suggestions from party*

25 years old Female Human Barbarian

Level 16.5

Power: 23 (16+7)

Defence: 3

Health: 1/23 (8+15)

Equipment: Sword of Fire and Light (WP: 7, Fire-Light Elemental, Greatsword) (Loaned from Kiray), Cape of the Uq (SP:3, +2 Health, backwear, loaned from Na'im)

Inventory: Potion (Loaned from Na'im), Red Shoulder Cape (SP:3; backwear)

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

99 years old male Human Sorcerer

Level 22.3 *Doubles the amount of gold stolen*

Power: 32 (22+10)

Defence: 5

Health: 1/32 (7+21+4)

Ether: 1/22 (+22) 1/3

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)

[CMP]

Miderun ignored the golems. She has no respect for anyone that took hostages, royalty or not. "I imagine our ship is where we left it. We will be going, then."

Edited March 29, 2016 by CallMePie

[samurai-turtle]

Finally getting to the "golems". Germ grabbed one of unopened wine bottles. And opening it takes a sip out to get rid of the " old lady tastes" out of his mouth and then spits the wine out, then started drinking the rest of the bottle.

There you guys are, you might want to finish up I think everyone else wants to go.

Polly, we just was in a dungeon and then went to a "dark & dirty" city, and then was forced to marched straight here. I am sure the others could tell you more, if you want to know more about it.

I and I'm thinking everyone else is ready to get going, so don't mess around to long.

OoC: PJB I am asking about stealth suit in FAQ topic and I think you should check it out plus give a response it would be helpful. Thank You.

Edited March 26, 2016 by samuraiturtle

[Yzalirk]

Mhinak notices Miderun and Germ's eagerness to leave. He agrees.

"Thank you for yer hospitality, yer highness, but we must set sail as soon as well can. It be a long voyage back to the hall. I pray that you deal with the Fenarians, such filth and miscreants because of their leader misleading them."

[KotZ]

"I wish you and your people health," Kiray says to the queen before leaving with Miderun.

[Yzalirk]

Mhinak follows too.

[Enceladus]

"Since Angmar opened his borders, he no longer needed Fenarians to do the work for him... Latte had to do what he needed to do."

"Your companions trespassed our territories, as with any other trespassers, they will be dealt with accordingly. But our sisters of the Creed knew the return of the Blue Nekrastone and we had to intervene, and that information was confirmed with your golem friends as well. You do not need to worry, your companions, are in fact enjoying every bit of their stay."

Na’ims eyes glitter as he stares at the Queen in a new light "It seems Lord Angmar was right." Na'im marvels "All these years, and you Star elves have not changed one bit-Olegia has changed since the days when the Alpeith and Fenari tore each other apart over Spelesia. The Aoi are no longer in charge in Xu while the human kingdoms around the Crystalline sea have become the dominant powers in Olegia. Moone has fallen, and Etheria and the Eversummer isles are fading into memory-Spelesia will be next, unless something is done. Lord Angmar recognises this, and that is why he saw the wisdom in letting outsiders into Fenario."

"Now, After I was exiled from Fenario I walked the world for many years-and if I had a gold piece for every time somebody asked me how a vampire was able to last so long in broad daylight, then I would be able to retire! You see, Spelesian culture is fading dear Queen-we are fading into memory faster than sand from an hourglass-and you Star elves are only making the problem worse, by attacking and abducting outsiders, instead of working with them as equals to save this land."

"You wonder why Shadir Oswain left with the blue nerkastone for Eubric-I say you need look no further than this ethereal dome that has become your entire world." Naim says cooly

"I am certain you got onto Latte's wrong side. One brief meeting does not define one's personality, but you and your companions did destroy our fine establishment located outside the protection magic. Like I said before, Latte's born to be a warrior, a fighter, you've simply brought out the finer side of his personality. More to that, your party did collude with the Fenarians, after all."

"The Fenarians are ultimately once part of us, and as long as Angmar Fenari lives, there will be this continual idea that the Fenarians are living and appearing the way they are because of us. The Red Nekrastone distorted their once perfect complexion in exchange for power, and that is what happened. The Fenari that revolted against our way will continue to serve their punishment, but the generations that come after are innocent, and I gather that they are suffering. If there is a way out for them, I would gladly aid them, but they have to give up their power source. We want to give the Fenarians a way out, but it will be up to them to make the choice."

"Now be reasonable your highness, our party were forced into an alliance with the Fenarians through Lattes ineloquence and inability to still his sword arm. Now if he had treated us justly, as visitors and guests, then my colleauges and I would be speaking most reverently of him-We acted very reasonably give the circumstances."

"You still do not see it do you? We Fenarians may be horribly disfigued and refuse to give up our source of power, but you would turn back the tide to the days before the great war-and olegia has moved on since then, which you do not see-your choice may not be as visible as for the Fenarians but it is a choice all the same; rot in the dome in perfect solitude for the rest of your days or embrace your position in the new Olegia, that is already at hand, on your very borders and setting up shop in Fenario-you can't hide here forver your highness."

"Are we done here now, master Van Cleef?" Na’im says to Elnath "It is high time we sailed back to Eubric me thinks."

Edited March 30, 2016 by Enceladus

[Purpearljellyblob]

Miderun ignored the golems. She has no respect for anyone that took hostages, royalty or not. "I imagine our ship is where we left it. We will be going, then."

Finally getting to the "golems". Germ grabbed one of unopened wine bottles. And opening it takes a sip out to get rid of the " old lady tastes" out of his mouth and then spits the wine out, then started drinking the rest of the bottle.

There you guys are, you might want to finish up I think everyone else wants to go.

Polly, we just was in a dungeon and then went to a "dark & dirty" city, and then was forced to marched straight here. I am sure the others could tell you more, if you want to know more about it.

I and I'm thinking everyone else is ready to get going, so don't mess around to long.

Mhinak notices Miderun and Germ's eagerness to leave. He agrees.

"Thank you for yer hospitality, yer highness, but we must set sail as soon as well can. It be a long voyage back to the hall. I pray that you deal with the Fenarians, such filth and miscreants because of their leader misleading them."

"I wish you and your people health," Kiray says to the queen before leaving with Miderun.

Mhinak follows too.

Hung stands up and looks into the sea,

"We don't have a ship to go back, they sunk our ship!"

"We might have to walk across to Baltarok to hitch a ride back to Eubric."

"There's no need. If Eubric is your final destination away from here..."

The Queen waves her hand and opens a portal. Through it the Heroes could see the bustling streets of Eubric.

"Sweet! Let's go!"

Lyrion and Hung rushes through the portal. Elnath and Polly stands by the portal as one by one the Heroes enters the portal back to Eubric.

Na’ims eyes glitter as he stares at the Queen in a new light "It seems Lord Angmar was right." Na'im marvels "All these years, and you Star elves have not changed one bit-Olegia has changed since the days when the Alpeith and Fenari tore each other apart over Spelesia. The Aoi are no longer in charge in Xu while the human kingdoms around the Crystalline sea have become the dominant powers in Olegia. Moone has fallen, and Etheria and the Eversummer isles are fading into memory-Spelesia will be next, unless something is done. Lord Angmar recognises this, and that is why he saw the wisdom in letting outsiders into Fenario."

"Now, After I was exiled from Fenario I walked the world for many years-and if I had a gold piece for every time somebody asked me how a vampire was able to last so long in broad daylight, then I would be able to retire! You see, Spelesian culture is fading dear Queen-we are fading into memory faster than sand from an hourglass-and you Star elves are only making the problem worse, by attacking and abducting outsiders, instead of working with them as equals to save this land."

"You wonder why Shadir Oswain left with the blue nerkastone for Eubric-I say you need look no further than this ethereal dome that has become your entire world." Naim says cooly

"Now be reasonable your highness, our party were forced into an alliance with the Fenarians through Lattes ineloquence and inability to still his sword arm. Now if he had treated us justly, as visitors and guests, then my colleauges and I would be speaking most reverently of him-We acted very reasonably give the circumstances."

"You still do not see it do you? We Fenarians may be horribly disfigued and refuse to give up our source of power, but you would turn back the tide to the days before the great war-and olegia has moved on since then, which you do not see-your choice may not be as visible as for the Fenarians but it is a choice all the same; rot in the dome in perfect solitude for the rest of your days or embrace your position in the new Olegia, that is already at hand, on your very borders and setting up shop in Fenario-you can't hide here forver your highness."

"Are we done here now, master Van Cleef?" Na’im says to Elnath "It is high time we sailed back to Eubric me thinks."

"Spesialia will face great trials and Olegaia will be in chaos if we do not contain it. The dome of is one of the ways our people can be protected, it can also be yours if your people are willing to come under us."

"I urge you and your people, especially Angmar, open your eyes about what is to come. Darkness will consume Fenario if your people continue to be driven by greed and anger. Your people need to accept your fate in this world and open your eyes to our bleak future."

"If you wish to head back to Eubric, I shall not stop you. Heed my words, Fenarian. Darkness is coming."

Elnath turns to Na'im,

"At least no one will come for my life from now. I can live my remaining human years in peace. Let us head back to Eubric, come through whenever you are ready." With that Elnath and Polly steps into the portal.

On the other side, in Eubric, Elnath hands Miderun his sack of gold and returns his borrowed gear back to the Heroes. Polly does the same as well.

1010 gold

"150 gold per head plus some extra for imposing your precious time. I did not see it coming at all, what we had just gone through, Toren a demon in disguise and all. Although we learnt that we are not the strongest in this world and sometimes things are out of our control, in the end we survived. As the old saying goes, what doesn't kill us make us stronger."

Elnath puts both his arms over Polly and the Lannisters,

"Thank you Heroes."

<<< THE QUEST IS SUCCESSFUL >>>

OOC: I understand it is a little drawn out and rushed towards the end but I am incredibly busy in real life. You can finish up your transactions with each other and head back to the Hall. I will post the final stats after the final loot has been distributed. Thank you for playing.

[Yzalirk]

Mhinak waves goodbye to the queen and goes through the portal.

He listens to Elnath,

"Sorry about Toren, lad. This journey with ya and me hero friends was most certainly an eye-opener for me, lessons I would never see back home in me workshop. For that, I am thankful to have been a part of this journey."

OoC: Completely understandable. Still, I appreciate the update even though you are busy am enjoyed this quest a lot. I will post my critique later.

Edited April 2, 2016 by Goliath

[CMP]

Everyone gets 168 gold, except for Bobby, who gets 170.

[Enceladus]

"Spesialia will face great trials and Olegaia will be in chaos if we do not contain it. The dome of is one of the ways our people can be protected, it can also be yours if your people are willing to come under us."

"I urge you and your people, especially Angmar, open your eyes about what is to come. Darkness will consume Fenario if your people continue to be driven by greed and anger. Your people need to accept your fate in this world and open your eyes to our bleak future."

"If you wish to head back to Eubric, I shall not stop you. Heed my words, Fenarian. Darkness is coming."

"Hiding behind tall tales of doom and gloom your highness?" Na'im shakes his head "That is low indeed. Need I remind you, that some day, when you are ready, the real threat to Spelesia will still have to be fought. Nonetheless I suppose I should thank you for returning our companions and behaving more civilly than some of your henchmen." Na'im prepares to step through the portal, when he hears the red angels voice once more:

This will be the last time you hear of me for a while Na'im Thamir-my strength decreases the further you go from Fenario, till I am nought but a memory in the back of your mind-but I trust you will not forget me-you may still hate me-but one day you will become the prophet I have forseen

As Na'im steps through the portal he feels as if a great pressure has been lifted from him, and he feels more relaxed than he has since he first arrived on the shores of Spelesia

Elnath turns to Na'im,

"At least no one will come for my life from now. I can live my remaining human years in peace. Let us head back to Eubric, come through whenever you are ready." With that Elnath and Polly steps into the portal.

"I wouldn’t be so sure master Van Cleef." says Na'im with a weary smile "Whenever you think Olegia is done with you, and that you have found true peace, you will always find it has something else to throw at you-such is the life we seem to lead." He finishes helplessly, but with a hint of bitterness behind his words that even he could not disguise

Everyone gets 168 gold, except for Bobby, who gets 170.

"Send 80 gold pieces of my share to Bobby would you lady Miderun? I have no wish for this debt to carry on any longer than need be."

"150 gold per head plus some extra for imposing your precious time. I did not see it coming at all, what we had just gone through, Toren a demon in disguise and all. Although we learnt that we are not the strongest in this world and sometimes things are out of our control, in the end we survived. As the old saying goes, what doesn't kill us make us stronger."

Elnath puts both his arms over Polly and the Lannisters,

"Thank you Heroes."

Na'im bows his head "You are welcome master Van Cleef. It has been…an education, if nothing else-It seems aeons ago when we fought those werefolk over the blue nerkastone." he marvels Or maybe it had-he didn’t remember seeing a calendar since they embarked from the Eyrie-the thought unnerved him even more than the fact that he had shared a ship on the way herewith a demon priest

"Now to business-master Germ, here is your scroll of blindness-miss Polly, I would have back my cape of the Uq and my potion back if you would be so kind-and master Van Cleef I would have my Opal back, as well, If you will." Na'im mentally ticks off his belongings with the efficiency of a money lender "Yes, I think that should be everything-I will see you all back at the hall I am sure." Na'im tips his hat to each of the heroes and sets off back to the hall by a more roundabout route-clearly he had more on his mind than he let on

Naim takes one last look at the happy 'family' that he had helped reunite and feels a strange emotion-Happiness? Pride? Love? Curse it this job was making him soft-or perhaps the Red Angels morals were rubbing off on to him. He would have to ask Kiray if this was another side effect of the new career he had chosen…

OOC: Thanks so much for hosting for us PJB! Its been one hell of a ride, and I have to say I have thourghly enjoyed it! Like Goliath, I will be posting my thoughts in the next few days. Could we have final stats as well at some piont?

Edited April 3, 2016 by Enceladus

[CMP]

"Spesialia will face great trials and Olegaia will be in chaos if we do not contain it. The dome of is one of the ways our people can be protected, it can also be yours if your people are willing to come under us."

"I urge you and your people, especially Angmar, open your eyes about what is to come. Darkness will consume Fenario if your people continue to be driven by greed and anger. Your people need to accept your fate in this world and open your eyes to our bleak future."

Miderun glared up at the queen as she spoke to Na'im, speaking only a few final words before turning her back on the star elf.

"Belm canz dir zerbolo grol tan grauv, dir nulvohl azh dol ev zar dal canz dir cund. This is why 'nobles' fail."

"150 gold per head plus some extra for imposing your precious time. I did not see it coming at all, what we had just gone through, Toren a demon in disguise and all. Although we learnt that we are not the strongest in this world and sometimes things are out of our control, in the end we survived. As the old saying goes, what doesn't kill us make us stronger."

"That is true. Betrayal is the worst treachery one can commit. This is a lesson best learned by experience, unfortunately."

Miderun took her Amethyst back from Elnath, glancing out a nearby window inside the lavish palace that she so desperately hated. The sprawling, homely wasteland that was Baltarok gnawed at her, knowing she was closer there than she had been in years.

But as much as she disliked Eubric and the human world, there was simply too much to be fixed. Too much sense waiting to be knocked into the heads of fools, and too many villains Heroica had to deal with. Wondering briefly if she- if they had accomplished any of these things in Spesiala, at least for the future, she stepped into the portal.

Thank you for the quest, PPJB. I will have my thoughts up in the QM Lounge eventually.

Edited April 3, 2016 by CallMePie

[KotZ]

"Thank you for the gold," Kiray says as she takes the coin purse and adds to her collection. "Hope to see or work with you all again, maybe not Spesialia though."

She takes back her Sword of Fire and Light from Polly. With that, she steps into the portal.

OOC: Thanks for having me! I'll put my thoughts up on the lounge soon.

Edited April 3, 2016 by KingoftheZempk

[samurai-turtle]

Before he went through the "portal" he stated: I never thought I was racist until I came here.

On the other side of the "portal". He had a look that he was trying to figure out something like the gears were turning in his head...

Suddenly a look of, I got it came over him. As then charge the "portal" with his weapons ready. It was to late the "portal" closed up.Not waiting for anyone to ask him what he was doing he started to explain what he thought was going on. No,No,No. Don't you see why the "blue stone" was taken in the first place. It was powering the portal. Look how far it sent us. Now imagine if the "star elves" sent an army threw one of those portals. They could evade anywhere they want to. Come to think of it I do not know why I even care. I think I am just going back to the "hall", after I get my stuff back.

OoC: Thanks for the quest again PJB.

Edited April 3, 2016 by samuraiturtle

[Purpearljellyblob]

Final Stats

Miderun (CallMePie), The Woman Who Killed Sean Cole

18 year old Female Orc Barbarian

Level 17 *Attacks cause Enamored*

Power: 30 (13+17)

Power Bonus: 6 (3 in back row)

Health: 24/24 (8+16)

Gold: 636

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, Amethyst

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), Confuse Bomb, Serpent Scales (Grants Reinforced and Nimble-effects for the duration of one battle when consumed)

Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk), A Hero Who Is Actually Worth Something

24 year old Female Human Black Knight

Level 20 *Immune to Blinded, Doomed, Blessed, Light, Darkness**Double damage to Demonic and Holy Foes**Half Damage from Free Hits*

Power: 36 (10+20+6)

Power Bonus: 6

Defense: 29 (10+11+8)

Health: 38/38 (10+19+9)

Gold: 445

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), 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)

Inventory:

Weapons and Shields: Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Sword of Fire and Light (WP: 7, Fire-Light Elemental, Greatsword), 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), Flameproof Armor (SP:1, no longer flameproof; bodywear, suitable for anyone)

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, Confuse Bomb, Serpent Scales (Grants Reinforced and Nimble-effects for the duration of one battle when consumed)

Tools: Bedroll, 2 Shovel

Bobby "Young" Bucks Jr. (Zepher)

19 year old Male Human Rogue

Level 14.5 *Immune to Cursed**Attacks cause Enamored**Doubles Gold stolen*

Power: 31 (14+11+3+3)

Defense: 3

Health: 25/25 (13+7+2*+3)

Ether: 3 (+3)

Gold: 349

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 +3, Health +3, Ether +3, 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 &amp; 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, Orein's Book of Demons, Minimizing Dust, Serpent Scales (Grants Reinforced and Nimble-effects for the duration of one battle when consumed)

Na'im Thamir (Enceladus)

2,314 year old Male Fenarian Cleric

Level 11 *1/2 chance to double damage/healing output on successful attack**+3 health at the end of each round*

Power: 14 (11+3)

Health: 19/19 (10+9)

SP: 2

Ether: 20/20 (10+5+5)

Gold: 88

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.), 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.), 2 Potion, Grand Potion, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, 2 Tonic, Grand Tonic, Shovel, 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), Demonic Incense (Revives all knocked out party members with 1 health and the Doomed-effect), Serpent Scales (Grants Reinforced and Nimble-effects for the duration of one battle when consumed), Opal, Cape of the Uq (SP:3, +2 Health, backwear)

The Demon Germ (Samuraiturtle)

??? years old Male Half Demon Rogue

Level 12.5 *Immune to Darkness*

Power: 22 (12+8+2)

Defense: 3 (1+2)

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

Gold: 321

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), Shikokku's Stealth Suit (SP:6; Power+6, User is immune to Dark & Demonic enemies; Body, head and backwear)

Gems / Scrolls: Ruby, 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),

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), Serpent Scales (Grants Reinforced and Nimble-effects for the duration of one battle when consumed)

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)

Mhinak (Goliath)

40 Year Old Male Dwarf Ranger

Level 9 *Double damage to large enemies*

Power: 23 (9+10+4)

SP: 4

Health: 18/18 (8+6+4)

Ether: 4/4

Gold: 407

Equipment: Dwarven Portable Catapult (WP:10, double damage to enemies visibly larger than the user; throwing weapon), Anniversary Medal (Power +4, SP +4, Max. Health +4, Max. Ether +4. The values will increase by 1 with each passing year; accessory.)

Inventory: Red Handcannon (WP: 8), Wooden Hand Cannon (WP: 3), Gauntlets of the Legionnaire (Power:+5, Immune to Petrified, handwear), Insignia of The Guardians (Grants the Diplomacy job trait, Wearer is Blessed, suitable for Mhinak only; accessory), 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. 5/5 uses left), Demonic Incense (Revives all knocked out party members with 1 health and the Doomed-effect), Serpent Scales (Grants Reinforced and Nimble-effects for the duration of one battle when consumed)

~Meanwhile~

Queen Alphieth turns her gaze towards Hisime and Narie as the portal closes shut,

"Have you sensed the disturbance from Fenario, sisters?"

"Indeed we have. And the Fenari are behind this, it seems."

"Obviously it is."

"This is our burden to bear, our fate to face, our fight to win. We cannot involve the outsiders, stay vigilant sisters."

"Yes, my Queen."

"You may be dismissed."

At this point, General Oswain walks in and kneels on one before the Queen, head bowed,

"The disturbance in the South is not of this world. It would be a battle against the Gods of the underworld."

"A battle between the Gods." The Queen corrects and points at Latte, "Legovia has shown me the way and it is yours to take, Latte. Seek out the Crystal Dragon and his allies in the East and you will be shown the way. Be warned, the journey will be an arduous one and even the strongest falter. Seek what you need and be on your way."

~To be continued~