Heroica RPG - Quest #147: Judgment Day

[Lind Whisperer]

"Meet Galvaros."

Galvaros, Level 60 Ancient

HP: 450/450

Specials:

Hone: Galvaros sharpens his spear against the rocks, boosting his level by 10. He then strikes with his new level.

Skewer: Galvaros skewers the hero who rolled Special Damage, reducing their HP to 1.

Taunt: Galvaros taunts the hero, Enraging them for three rounds and forcing them to make use of all four of their turns.

Specials decided randomly.

"Hello, Galvaros.

Care to dance?"

Lind attacks for 3 Rounds, then Rests for 1 Round.

OoC: I shouldn't be Encouraged, and my Health is only 21/39.

Edited March 21, 2016 by Lind Whisperer

[Endgame]

QM Note: I healed up the heroes as they entered battle, to prevent people entering these duels weakened.

Could you specify the row you're fighting from?

[Lind Whisperer]

QM Note: I healed up the heroes as they entered battle, to prevent people entering these duels weakened.

OoC: Ah. That makes more sense.

Could you specify the row you're fighting from?

OoC: Roger, sorry about that.

Round 1: Attack, Gladius, Front Row

Round 2: Attack, Star-Breaker, Back Row

Round 3: Attack, Gladius, Front Row

Round 4: Rest, Back Row(if applicable).

Edited March 21, 2016 by Lind Whisperer

[Kintobor]

"Nice to meet you, Karie. And don't worry about being "new" to all of this, because Eschaton is like nowhere else. ...Except maybe Etheria. You're one of the Heroicans, right? It's nice to see some people who like to take things... Slower, I guess? Most warrior types like to flock to the training grounds and duke it out with Strivus's creations.

"I don't have all those fancy powers like all the other angels, really. Charon, Telethia, Vaermina can all pull off some neat stuff, but me? I'm just an empath. I can see what people are feeling, and that's about it. Part of the reason why I offered the chance of meditation. Not a bad power, though! Helped me become a better person in the end, I like to think."

Karie sighed. "Yeah, well... I wouldn't call myself a warrior. I never have been, and I have no real intention to become one." Karie looks around her, patting her sides. "So.. about meditating in here. What do I need to do?"

Edited March 22, 2016 by Kintobor

[Endgame]

QM Note: Redacted due to being wrong!

"Let me guess, Minstrel, right? The guitar is a bit of a giveaway, no empath senses needed there. Either way, take a seat." Glaz motions to some comfy chairs in the room.

"I'm going to help guide you through under the assumption you're meditating to relax, and not to try and discover some universal truth or something. trust me, the boss does the latter, and it takes days - the former is far easier.

I confess that this isn't going to be that magical or anything. This room is just a good place to clear your head, and I'll help you with it."

Glaz speaks in a calm, soothing voice - just above a whisper, just below conversational volume - and continues.

"Since the overall goal here is to not be so stressed out, I want you to start by closing your eyes, letting the rest of the world fade away for a little while, and think about who or what you're thankful for. That always helps me decompress, try it."

Edited March 22, 2016 by Endgame

[JimBee]

Jinnipher attacks with her Brine Blade from the back row four times, or until a SHIELD is rolled.

[Siercon and Coral]

"...Correct. We can't destroy everything, yes? When we erase a place, there are some things that need to be made extinct. But these animals... There is no use in destroying them forever. They'll be returned to Olegaia, one day, when their numbers are good enough. Just a century or two ago we finally got to put the Bogossi back, thank the powers that be, those things require an acre of space to themselves. But you understand what's going on here. We can't erase everything. We don't necessarily want to.

Since Immortalis did not outline your duties, why don't I give you a tour?"

Siercon nodded his head in a half bow and spoke. "Why thank you, that would be most helpful. I will help as best as I can!" Obediently he followed and listened to what Corvis had to say.

At an appropriate pause, Siercon asks, "So these beautiful creatures were taken from Olegaia before it was erased... I guess I can painfully presume there is an instructional story about Olegaia's choices which lead to their destruction?" Subtly, Siercon hoped to learn more about Immortalis' parameters for judgment.

Edited March 22, 2016 by Siercon and Coral

[Endgame]

Galvaros Brawl, Round One:

>Lind VS Galvaros (front): Damage (60-13=47 damage)

Galvaros hits Lind once, and just like that, the Black Knight goes down. Strivus rushes to Lind's side and heals him.

"...I'm not exactly sure what you were thinking there, kid, going against him from the front like that. Dust yourself off."

Lind Failed The Duel!

Lind Whisperer *Encouraged at half health* * *Immune to Dark* *Double damage to humanoids* *Halved damage from Holy/Light enemies* *1/3 chance of dealing Fragile* *STEALS on rolls of Hide*

22-year-old Human

Class: Black Knight

Level: 23

Power: 34 (12+22)

Defense: 13 (3+4+6)

Health: 39/39 (7+23+9)

Gold: 23

Glory Points: 14

Equipped Gear: Gladius (WP: 16, darkness-elemental greatsword, 1/3 chance of causing Fragile on successful hits), Invader's Armour (SP: 3, wearer is encouraged when their current health is at half or below the wearer's maximum level), 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.), Vorpalis Netherwings (SP: 4, the wearer deals double damage to humanoid type enemies and takes half damage from Holy/Light enemies. Backwear, suitable for anyone.), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to dark-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only; shield.)

Unequipped Gear: Steel Knife (WP: 12, throwing weapon), Star-Breaker (WP: 5, darkness-elemental halberd *1/2 chance of stun*), Trickster's Mask of the Human (suitable for anyone, changes users appearance into a human of the same gender, accessory), Mugger's Mask (Protects from loss of gold from gold stealing enemies, headwear.), Akrone Fez (Artifact; SP: 1, Max. Health: +1, Headwear, suitable for anyone), Plasma Shield (SP: 3, user absorbs electric attacks)

Unequipped Weapons: Darker Ethereal Deck (Playing Cards) (WP:7, throwing weapon), Ethereal Deck (Playing Cards) (WP:7, throwing weapon), Wind Spitter's Deck of Cards (WP:10; wind-elemental; causes triple damage to mobs; suitable to Lind only; throwing weapon)

Gems: Ruby

Potions: x3 Potions, Bone, Last Wish Powder, Military Grade Firebomb x2, Grand Potion x2, Remedy x4, Mulled Wine

Tools: Bedroll, Shovel

Things:

Quest/Role-playing Items: Newspaper with Picture of Lupine, Alfendi's Cape, Alfendi Lupine's Blank Calling Cards, Map of Olegia, Arena Pass x2

Round One of the Novus Brawl

>Jinnipher VS Novus (back): Critical Hit (5*2=10+12=22/2=11 damage)

>Jinnipher VS Novus (back): Hit (5+12=17/2=9 damage)

>Jinnipher VS Novus (back): Shield!

Novus, Level 20 Ancient *Poison 10!* *Bleeding 6!*

HP: 139/175

Specials:

Pound: Novus takes a swing at the hero with his hammers doing damage equal to his level and Confusing that hero.

Tactical Strike: Novus takes advantage of his combatant's exhaustion, should they take multiple turns. Novus does damage equal to 13 * the current number of turns that hero had taken that round.

Specials alternate.

Jinnipher Buchaire (JimBee)

76-year-old female Moon Elven Knight

Level 12

Power Bonus: 0

Health: 21/21

Defense: 12

Gold: 110

Equipment: Brine Blade (WP:5, deals Poison 5 and Bleeding 3; greatsword), Natural Shield (SP:6, bearer deals half damage to and takes half damage from Beasts, Plants, and Vermin; shield), Moone Mail (SP:3; bodywear), Cloak of Necrotic Shielding (SP:3, grants Special Guard against undead enemies; backwear)

Inventory:

Weapons/Artifacts: The Beheader (WP:15, defies SP, ice-elemental; greatsword), Full Moon Shield (SP:5), Helmet of the Tactician (SP:-5, Power +5 when fighting in the front row; SP:5, Power -5 when fighting the back row; cannot be upgraded; headwear), Vorpalis Conquerors (Power +0; goes up by 2 for every enemy defeated, drops back down to 0 if the wearer is knocked out or if the battle ends; footwear), Paper Doll (protects from Hexed-effect; accessory), Gloves of the Aspirant Zieg-friend (Spellpower +5, Max Ether +5; suitable to those with reputation among the Ziegfrieds only; if reputation is great, values are doubled; if reputation is outstanding, values are tripled; handwear), Black and Blue Hair Dye (1/2 chance of dealing Enamored on succesful strikes if Female, or confused if Male; accesory)

Consumables: 3x Potion, Grand Potion, Greater Tonic, 3x Remedy, Mead, Venom, Bone, Fire Bomb

Other: Bedroll, Shovel, Letter of Recommendation

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"..."Painfully presume?" You are an oddity, Siercon.

It's a numbers game, essentially. If erasing a city creates a smaller death toll than the death toll the city itself would eventually cause, than we'll erase it. War and demons are always cause for concern, of course, and Eubric is teeming from both.

...What would you like to save from Eubric, Siercon?"

[Lind Whisperer]

Galvaros Brawl, Round One:

>Lind VS Galvaros (front): Damage (60-13=47 damage)

Galvaros hits Lind once, and just like that, the Black Knight goes down. Strivus rushes to Lind's side and heals him.

"...I'm not exactly sure what you were thinking there, kid, going against him from the front like that. Dust yourself off."

"I like to live life on the wild side."

The Black Knight winced, and stood up.

"Care to go again, Monsieur Galvaros?"

Round 1: Attack, Gladius, Back Row

Round 2: Attack, Star-Breaker, Back Row

Round 3: Attack, Gladius, Front Row

Round 4: Rest, Back Row(if applicable).

[Siercon and Coral]

"..."Painfully presume?" You are an oddity, Siercon.

It's a numbers game, essentially. If erasing a city creates a smaller death toll than the death toll the city itself would eventually cause, than we'll erase it. War and demons are always cause for concern, of course, and Eubric is teeming from both.

...What would you like to save from Eubric, Siercon?"

"Aren't we all... It does pain me though, to watch others fail, in spite of their potential for right. Falling below..." Siercon trailed off noting that these angels didn't look particularly unfallen... "Regardless, your question is a good one. I think off hand, without regard to if they can be found elsewhere outside of Eubric, I would have to say the Gryphons."

Gryphon *Immune to Instant Kill, Blind, Sealed, and Asleep*

Type: Flying/Holy (As seen in quest #104)

"They are powerful, noble, holy, and would greatly aid in the growth of a new world. They seem to have the potential for higher sentience, with the qualities to serve and lead with the loyalty of the dog, the utility of the horse, the beauty and reach of the eagle, and the versatile power of a dragon. And all these, they display without many of their restrictions, and more importantly, volatility of character."

Siercon couldn't help but feel like this might have been a test, but figured he would give his first thought. So, he tried to ignore going over ever possible rarity and evolution chain running though his head... Perhaps it would be best to save a 1st order species, or one that has the most potential to exhibit others, or... Regardless, he doubted it was too loaded of a question, so he simply looked for Corvis' reaction.

"What would you pick?" Siercon Inquired.

Edited March 23, 2016 by Siercon and Coral

[Kintobor]

"Since the overall goal here is to not be so stressed out, I want you to start by closing your eyes, letting the rest of the world fade away for a little while, and think about who or what you're thankful for. That always helps me decompress, try it."

Karie takes a seat. She takes a moment to straighten her posture before removing her gear.

"Yeah, if it takes Immortalis a few days looking for universal truths, it'll probably take me a month at the least."

Karie took in a few deep breaths, mainly trying to remember watching her step sister do this. She closed her eyes. Who was she thankful for? Karie never really pondered on this much, and at the realization of this she felt somewhat guilty. Perhaps now she could at least try and... maybe not humble herself, because when was that going to happen? No, more like, come to grips with the fact that she didn't have to go through this alone. Who was she most thankful for, though? Was that even what she should be thinking about? She kept gravitating towards certain people, but in the end she felt herself thinking about Sorrow. She was at least thankful that even after her sister's death she had managed to find out something about herself and her family.

[JimBee]

Jinnipher watches Lind go down right away with a look of amusement. She readies her shield and does nothing from the back row until her enemy bleeds out.

[swils]

Thormanil watches the fights unfold before him while Arx rests nearby.

"Heh, good try, Whisperer."

Acting on the assumption that a dragon can rest

Edited March 23, 2016 by swils

[Endgame]

Karie can tell that Glaz was still going about his work. He places the enchanted crystal in a basin of soil.

"Did you straighten your posture? I can definitely see why - a lot of the angels here are kinda uptight. But that isn't neccasary here. feel free to let your shoulders sa and slocuh back in the seat and what not. Whatever is more relaxing than sitting stiff as a rail, y'know?

Anyway, I think you've made your pick. And that's good! Now, this may be a redundant question - and excuse me if it is - but next, I want you to think about who you care about most."

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"What would you pick?" Siercon Inquired.

"If I may be honest with you, I've no clue. This is the first time I've ever been truly clueless. There is the Proggs, but they're hardly animals - they're very sentient, with intelligence on par with humans and strength that can easily exceed the common man.

Gryphons, though, that's an interesting one... They are beautiful creatures. Some of their biological cousins dwell here, rare ones, with feathers that look like they're made of crystal. They're... Quite beautiful. Enamored with the sky, I imagine, Siercon?"

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Round One of the Galvaros Re-Brawl

>Lind VS Galvaros (back): Hit (16+23=39/2=20 damage, Fragile inflicted)

>Lind VS Galvaros (back): Special Damage: Skewer! (Lind reduced to 1 HP, no level boost)

>Lind VS Galvaros (front): Shield: Arrogant Prick! (16x4=68+23=91x4=364 damage, no level boost)

>Lind tries to rest, but is too Stunned

Lind hits Galvaros with Gladius, inflicting fragile. The golem lunges forward and pierces the knight's armor, but the Black Knight follows up by nearly cleaving the golem's head off of his shoulders. The hero is too stunned to properly rest, but he could still try the next round...

Galvaros, Level 65 Ancient *Fragile! 3 rounds remaining*

HP: 66/450

Specials:

Hone: Galvaros sharpens his spear against the rocks, boosting his level by 10. He then strikes with his new level.

Skewer: Galvaros skewers the hero who rolled Special Damage, reducing their HP to 1.

Taunt: Galvaros taunts the hero, Enraging them for three rounds and forcing them to make use of all four of their turns.

Specials decided randomly.

Lind Whisperer *Encouraged at half health* * *Immune to Dark* *Double damage to humanoids* *Halved damage from Holy/Light enemies* *1/3 chance of dealing Fragile* *STEALS on rolls of Hide*

22-year-old Human

Class: Black Knight

Level: 23

Power: 34 (12+22)

Defense: 13 (3+4+6)

Health: 24/39 (7+23+9)

Gold: 23

Glory Points: 14

Equipped Gear: Gladius (WP: 16, darkness-elemental greatsword, 1/3 chance of causing Fragile on successful hits), Invader's Armour (SP: 3, wearer is encouraged when their current health is at half or below the wearer's maximum level), 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.), Vorpalis Netherwings (SP: 4, the wearer deals double damage to humanoid type enemies and takes half damage from Holy/Light enemies. Backwear, suitable for anyone.), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to dark-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only; shield.)

Unequipped Gear: Steel Knife (WP: 12, throwing weapon), Star-Breaker (WP: 5, darkness-elemental halberd *1/2 chance of stun*), Trickster's Mask of the Human (suitable for anyone, changes users appearance into a human of the same gender, accessory), Mugger's Mask (Protects from loss of gold from gold stealing enemies, headwear.), Akrone Fez (Artifact; SP: 1, Max. Health: +1, Headwear, suitable for anyone), Plasma Shield (SP: 3, user absorbs electric attacks)

Unequipped Weapons: Darker Ethereal Deck (Playing Cards) (WP:7, throwing weapon), Ethereal Deck (Playing Cards) (WP:7, throwing weapon), Wind Spitter's Deck of Cards (WP:10; wind-elemental; causes triple damage to mobs; suitable to Lind only; throwing weapon)

Gems: Ruby

Potions: x3 Potions, Bone, Last Wish Powder, Military Grade Firebomb x2, Grand Potion x2, Remedy x4, Mulled Wine

Tools: Bedroll, Shovel

Things:

Quest/Role-playing Items: Newspaper with Picture of Lupine, Alfendi's Cape, Alfendi Lupine's Blank Calling Cards, Map of Olegia, Arena Pass x2

Round Ten of the Novus Brawl:

>Jinnipher does nothing: Novus bleeds out

Novus tries again and again to break the knight's guard, but she just watches in amusement. Before long, the golem collapses over, defeated.

The Battle is Victorious!

Jinnipher Buchaire (JimBee)

76-year-old female Moon Elven Knight

Level 12.5

Power Bonus: 0

Health: 21/21

Defense: 12

Gold: 110

Equipment: Brine Blade (WP:5, deals Poison 5 and Bleeding 3; greatsword), Natural Shield (SP:6, bearer deals half damage to and takes half damage from Beasts, Plants, and Vermin; shield), Moone Mail (SP:3; bodywear), Cloak of Necrotic Shielding (SP:3, grants Special Guard against undead enemies; backwear)

Inventory:

Weapons/Artifacts: The Beheader (WP:15, defies SP, ice-elemental; greatsword), Full Moon Shield (SP:5), Helmet of the Tactician (SP:-5, Power +5 when fighting in the front row; SP:5, Power -5 when fighting the back row; cannot be upgraded; headwear), Vorpalis Conquerors (Power +0; goes up by 2 for every enemy defeated, drops back down to 0 if the wearer is knocked out or if the battle ends; footwear), Paper Doll (protects from Hexed-effect; accessory), Gloves of the Aspirant Zieg-friend (Spellpower +5, Max Ether +5; suitable to those with reputation among the Ziegfrieds only; if reputation is great, values are doubled; if reputation is outstanding, values are tripled; handwear), Black and Blue Hair Dye (1/2 chance of dealing Enamored on succesful strikes if Female, or confused if Male; accesory)

Consumables: 3x Potion, Grand Potion, Greater Tonic, 3x Remedy, Mead, Venom, Bone, Fire Bomb

Other: Bedroll, Shovel, Letter of Recommendation

Strivus seemed impressed.

"Hmm. Interesting strategy. Never seen one of my golems bleed out before, but it'll definitely work on something that actually has blood. I would see if you all wanted to band together and face Chakraval, but I'll need a decent amount of time to get him repaired, along with Fenrir, Novus, and I imagine Galvaros.

Bottom line is, I don't have very much for you to train with anymore. Why not check out the rest of Eschaton? I'm always here, but the other angels like to hop from place to place and abandon their posts, hmph... Fact is, you might meet new faces even if you go somehwere you've already been.

Oh, and by the way... We typically eat after second bell, so keep an ear out for that. Good work today."

Edited March 23, 2016 by Endgame

[Lind Whisperer]

Karie can tell that Glaz was still going about his work. He places the enchanted crystal in a basin of soil.

"Did you straighten your posture? I can definitely see why - a lot of the angels here are kinda uptight. But that isn't neccasary here. feel free to let your shoulders sa and slocuh back in the seat and what not. Whatever is more relaxing than sitting stiff as a rail, y'know?

Anyway, I think you've made your pick. And that's good! Now, this may be a redundant question - and excuse me if it is - but next, I want you to think about who you care about most."

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"If I may be honest with you, I've no clue. This is the first time I've ever been truly clueless. There is the Proggs, but they're hardly animals - they're very sentient, with intelligence on par with humans and strength that can easily exceed the common man.

Gryphons, though, that's an interesting one... They are beautiful creatures. Some of their biological cousins dwell here, rare ones, with feathers that look like they're made of crystal. They're... Quite beautiful. Enamored with the sky, I imagine, Siercon?"

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Round One of the Galvaros Re-Brawl

Galvaros, Level 60 Ancient *Fragile! 3 rounds remaining*

HP: 66/450

Specials:

Hone: Galvaros sharpens his spear against the rocks, boosting his level by 10. He then strikes with his new level.

Skewer: Galvaros skewers the hero who rolled Special Damage, reducing their HP to 1.

Taunt: Galvaros taunts the hero, Enraging them for three rounds and forcing them to make use of all four of their turns.

Specials decided randomly.

"Hmm...at this point, I'm going to have to go all in."

Round 1: Attack, Gladius, Front Row

Round 2: Attack, Gladius, Front Row

Round 3: Attack, Gladius, Front Row

Round 4: Attack, Gladius, Front Row

"Hmm. Interesting strategy. Never seen one of my golems bleed out before, but it'll definitely work on something that actually has blood. I would see if you all wanted to band together and face Chakraval, but I'll need a decent amount of time to get him repaired, along with Fenrir, Novus, and I imagine Galvaros.

"I'm up for it."

Bottom line is, I don't have very much for you to train with anymore. Why not check out the rest of Eschaton? I'm always here, but the other angels like to hop from place to place and abandon their posts, hmph... Fact is, you might meet new faces even if you go somehwere you've already been.

Oh, and by the way... We typically eat after second bell, so keep an ear out for that. Good work today."

"Will do.

Master Thormanil, shall we go and peruse the Wildlife Garden?"

[Siercon and Coral]

"If I may be honest with you, I've no clue. This is the first time I've ever been truly clueless. There is the Proggs, but they're hardly animals - they're very sentient, with intelligence on par with humans and strength that can easily exceed the common man.

"Yes, indeed. One of the Heroica ambassadors, I do believe, is a Progg. The few encounters I have had with them have been well met."

Gryphons, though, that's an interesting one... They are beautiful creatures. Some of their biological cousins dwell here, rare ones, with feathers that look like they're made of crystal. They're... Quite beautiful. Enamored with the sky, I imagine, Siercon?"

"I suppose a little bit. I do wish I had my wings, or almost any... but that is another story. These cousins you mention, they dwell here, as in 'this garden' here?" Siercon asked with bounce in his voice. "Could I meet them? Err... I suppose I may be getting distracted, and shouldn't inconvenience you... I am happy to be put to work, if you have other duties I can learn; but they do sound amazing."

Edited March 24, 2016 by Siercon and Coral

[Endgame]

Round Two of the Galvaros Brawl:

>Lind VS Galvaros (front): Mortal Hit (KO!)

Lind slashes once more at Galvaros, and the golem falls.

Lind Whisperer *Encouraged at half health* * *Immune to Dark* *Double damage to humanoids* *Halved damage from Holy/Light enemies* *1/3 chance of dealing Fragile* *STEALS on rolls of Hide*

22-year-old Human

Class: Black Knight

Level: 23.33

Power: 34 (12+22)

Defense: 13 (3+4+6)

Health: 24/39 (7+23+9)

Gold: 23

Glory Points: 14

Equipped Gear: Gladius (WP: 16, darkness-elemental greatsword, 1/3 chance of causing Fragile on successful hits), Invader's Armour (SP: 3, wearer is encouraged when their current health is at half or below the wearer's maximum level), 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.), Vorpalis Netherwings (SP: 4, the wearer deals double damage to humanoid type enemies and takes half damage from Holy/Light enemies. Backwear, suitable for anyone.), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to dark-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only; shield.)

Unequipped Gear: Steel Knife (WP: 12, throwing weapon), Star-Breaker (WP: 5, darkness-elemental halberd *1/2 chance of stun*), Trickster's Mask of the Human (suitable for anyone, changes users appearance into a human of the same gender, accessory), Mugger's Mask (Protects from loss of gold from gold stealing enemies, headwear.), Akrone Fez (Artifact; SP: 1, Max. Health: +1, Headwear, suitable for anyone), Plasma Shield (SP: 3, user absorbs electric attacks)

Unequipped Weapons: Darker Ethereal Deck (Playing Cards) (WP:7, throwing weapon), Ethereal Deck (Playing Cards) (WP:7, throwing weapon), Wind Spitter's Deck of Cards (WP:10; wind-elemental; causes triple damage to mobs; suitable to Lind only; throwing weapon)

Gems: Ruby

Potions: x3 Potions, Bone, Last Wish Powder, Military Grade Firebomb x2, Grand Potion x2, Remedy x4, Mulled Wine

Tools: Bedroll, Shovel

Things:

Quest/Role-playing Items: Newspaper with Picture of Lupine, Alfendi's Cape, Alfendi Lupine's Blank Calling Cards, Map of Olegia, Arena Pass x2

"You require more discipline. Going in the front row there was foolish. You were still not healthy enough to sustain a blow at that distance. The next time, you will not be getting a second crack at one of my golems.

Now, where do you three wish to proceed?"

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"You might want to speak with Charon. His wings got scorched right off when he fell... Practically snapped his legs, too. He needed to crawl to pick up all the bits, and stitched it back together later - you can still see burn and suture marks where his wings split, if you look closely.

You wish to see a Crystrow? Be my guest..."

Corvis leads Siercon to a clearing.

The azure winged creature -a Crystrow, it seemed, a rare relative of the Gryphon - carried itself across the plains in an elegant manner. It's vibrant fur set off its translucent wings.

"Say hello."

QM Note: In the interest of not messing up the space-time continuum, I won't do any further updates until Karie gets a bit caught up.

[Kintobor]

Karie slouched her arms back, feeling relieved. She didn't think she could hold that position for much longer.

Who do I care about the most? Well... my daughter, Rachelle. Karie felt somewhat guilty about the question. She didn't like having favourites, especially to the young life she and Masson produced, but she could not imagine something happening to her.

[Endgame]

Small buds were emerging from the basin of soil Glaz put the crystal in.

"Am I sensing a bit of guilt, Karie? Don't - there's no need. There's no need to feel guilt. After all, I can phrase this one question a million different ways and probably get an answer that is just about everyone. Or maybe you'll get the same answers! And that's okay too. And on that note, just one more iteration, I promise, and then I'll get to the point of all this. I can tell you're starting to relax already, but I think me clarifying might help you out when all is said and done. Finally... Think a little bit about who you love the most."

[Kintobor]

Karie paused her thoughts for a moment. She thought about the question being asked and the ones being asked previously, thinking about it briefly.

My daughter. Karie didn't think about it for very long. She didn't find it very helpful having the angel intrude upon her emotions, but perhaps it was just the state of this room.

[Endgame]

"Now, the point of this exercise. All the answers you had to these questions, or people you considered for them - they're probably the pillars of your life. The ones who are most important to you, in some way or another. Constants. In times as chaotic as they are now - especially because, I think, all of us need stability in a world like this - they should help you push away that stress.

I can totally understand your concern. Charon is, well, Charon. There's a lot about him he hides.... and as well as he means, staying in the house of a kindly old dragon who may destroy you is obviously unpleasant. But he's trying to at least be cordial.

I guess the bottom line is that stress is temporary. Horrible, but temporary - and you seem to have people in your life that are permanent. So use them, or at least, their memory, to push through this. After all, you seem tough. You've gotten through worse, right? So whatever the outcome... It'll be fine."

A second bell rings out.

"You must've been pondering for a while, huh? Second bell means dinnertime here in Eschaton, so I hope you're hungry. Thanks for keeping me some company, by the way, while Telethia was out. I hope I helped you out... If not, here."

Glaz tosses Karie a shard of what looked like shimmering glass. It pulsed softly, and seemed almost unbreakable.

Empath Glass: Can be used to scan characters and see what feelings they're currently experiencing.

"The mess hall is right down this way, if you wish to follow me." says Glaz, walking away through one of the arches in the Reflection Room.

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The second bell chimes.

"Second bell means..."

"...Dinner time!"

Charon tilts his head.

"What? I'm a portal user. I can go wherever I likeas quietly as I like. And on that note, since you're pretty far from the main building... why don't I warp you guys back? Better than walking."

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The second bell chimes.

The Crystrow looks up, a little bit confused.

"Two judgments done. This is usually when we eat, but we can afford being a little late, if you wish to communicate with the Crystrow."

[swils]

"They're a bit disorienting, but sure beat missing the meal." Thormanil comments, as he and Arx follow Charon through his portal.

[Endgame]

"You get used to them. The best is when you set one above the other and drop into the lower one. Infinite free falling!"

[swils]

"I guess that'd be good training for when this lil guy can haul me around, heh heh"

[Kintobor]

A second bell rings out.

"You must've been pondering for a while, huh? Second bell means dinnertime here in Eschaton, so I hope you're hungry. Thanks for keeping me some company, by the way, while Telethia was out. I hope I helped you out... If not, here."

Glaz tosses Karie a shard of what looked like shimmering glass. It pulsed softly, and seemed almost unbreakable.

Empath Glass: Can be used to scan characters and see what feelings they're currently experiencing.

"The mess hall is right down this way, if you wish to follow me." says Glaz, walking away through one of the arches in the Reflection Room.

Karie snatched the shard out of midair, looking it over and admiring it's allure briefly before putting it away. "Thanks." She replies, following Glaz. She found it hard to take the angel seriously when her daughter's fate lay in the hands of the "kindly old dragon" who was contemplating blowing up Eubric.

"Lead the way, Glaz."

Edited March 26, 2016 by Kintobor