Heroica RPG - Quest #48: Death's Homecoming

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Regret, it's about time you learn what happens when you play God."

[Dannylonglegs]

Romulus dodges Johons punch.

"Sylph, do you know what it's like to despair over someone you have loved? To have lost everything? To find out there is something left? "

"Yes." Spoke the voice within the mask. Softy. Quietly. Sadly. "There is always something left you naive moron," he spoke not with anger, but rather, a fatherly or motherly tone, "but you don't need to bind your soul and commit acts against nature to know that."

[TheBoyWonder]

Romulus his mind being crushed by The Regrets spell shrinks. Before he can fight,he Tosses Combrys and his throwing dagger to Sylph. then, he is his normal human size.

"Look after these Sylph. I don't want to harm you with my blades. "

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Regret, you freak of nature. Time to die." Alexandre prepares to fight.

[TheBoyWonder]

"Give Combrys to whoever can use it best. I'm fighting hand to hand. Normally, it'd pack a punch, but this time it won't.

Sylph. Don't judge me."

[Endgame]

QM Note: I'll try to get the true final battle up by tonight, 48ers. Make any last minute prep you may need.

[Capt.JohnPaul]

Alexandre applies Decaying Venom.

[Dannylonglegs]

Romulus his mind being crushed by The Regrets spell shrinks. Before he can fight,he Tosses Combrys and his throwing dagger to Sylph. then, he is his normal human size.

"Look after these Sylph. I don't want to harm you with my blades. "

"I shall guard these blades." Stated Sylph, as he picked up Combrys and the throwing dagger. "Galen, take Combrys and the dagger." He stated, handing the rogue the items.

"Sylph. Don't judge me."

"I value your attempts to hinder our enemy, but no one is above my judgement. All reap what is sown."

OoC: I accidentally made the text gray last time, but I'd like to:

Take a smelling Salt and Nostrum

[TheBoyWonder]

"Take me down. Take me down as fast as you can. I can feel too much. See too much. See more than any man should. I've nearly crossed through into Hades itself twice this quest. Just stop me from seeing all this. "

[Fugazi]

Galen takes Rome's weapons from Sylph, eyeing The Regret warily. He half-expected the old Progg to object to this. The cold wind was chilling him to the bone, and in an attempt to warm up his blood Galen drank through stiff lips a Mead and a Soma.

"I wonder what he would have done with us had we all joined him", he chuckles to himself.

[TheBoyWonder]

"Galen, If we both survive this, ill help you find your sister."

[Dannylonglegs]

"Take me down. Take me down as fast as you can. I can feel too much. See too much. See more than any man should. I've nearly crossed through into Hades itself twice this quest. Just stop me from seeing all this. "

"I can do that." Stated the Druid.

[TheBoyWonder]

"Thank you. Sylph and Galen, you to have proved to be merciful, rather than rash and bloodthirsty. And for that I thank you."

[Fugazi]

"Galen, If we both survive this, ill help you find your sister."

"Somehow I doubt that either of us will survive. But I appreciate your offer nonetheless."

[TheBoyWonder]

"We will survive."

"Maybe we will lose the fight, but we won't lose the war."

[Endgame]

The Party:

Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* *Hastened!* *Lucky!*

unknown age, unknown race Druid

Level 21.33

Power: 29 (21+7+1)

Defense: 0

Health: 37/37c(21+17+7+1)

Ether: 24/24 (5+16+1)

Gold: 37

Equipment: Shrapnel Bow (WP: 9, Bow. Every successful hit drops the target's SP by 1) , Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), 20-20 glasses (headwear, +1 turn of effect for scrolls)

Inventory: Mockthril Rod (WP:7), Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Confusion, 2 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic, Venom, Smoke Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs,Ice Bomb, 3 Water Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, Floral Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, 6 Bones, Signet Ring, Saber Teeth, Journal of The Bleeding, Sword Fragment (1), Helmet (Max. health +1), Quartz, Tale of the Invincible King, Psych Documents, Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills), Journal of The Wound, Sword Fragment (2), Emerald, Trial Brew x3, Suffering's Journal, Sword Fragment (3) Nostrum, Grand Tonic

Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider *Hastened!* *Lucky!* *Encouraged!*

Level: 22.33

Power: 34 (22+8+4)

Health: 39/39 (22+8+1+7+0)

Shield Power: (5)

Ether: ~/0

Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* *Poisoned!*), *Natural Respite*

Negative effects: (none)

Gold: 1882 (186G(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M)

Equipment: Sword of Decay (WP:8)(once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians.) Heavy Armour – SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights, Bravado Boots (1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle), Scarlet Hood (+4 to power, immunity to stunned)

Extra Artefacts: Helmet (+1 max health), Blessed Amulet – Protects from cursed-effect. Dog Statuette - (suitable for anyone, SP: 1, once named (Rover), speaking the name summons a dog almost certainly to tag along on madcap adventures and make snippy comments.), Hide of The Bleeding (Backwear, restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone), Hide of The Suffering (Bodywear, Power +7 when under a negative status effect. Doesn't stack.)

Extra Weapons: Greatsword (WP:3), Meteor Blade (WP:8, Light elemental), Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether Suitable for clerics and mages)

Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1)

Consumables: Potion (6), Venom (2), Trial Brew (1), Remedy, Smelling Salts

Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1), Topaz (1)

Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (2), Scroll of Confusion (1)

Quest items: (None)

Elgar Gligin (played by Jedi master Brick)

Level 21.33 Evoker *Immune to Fragile!* *Lucky!*

Power: 32

Defense: 6

Health: 31/31

Ether: 20/20

Gold: 621

Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11), Chainmail (SP: 2, Bodywear: half damage from Fire elemental enemies and double from Electric elemental enemies) Emerald Hood (SP: 4, headwear, protects from Fragile)

Inventory: Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, Opal, Venom x4, Spade, Pickaxe, 4 Potions, Trickster's Mask of the Elf(Accessory, Changes user's appearance into an Elf),Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the badly poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether), Needlessly Large Rod (Non-Artifact Item, Curses a random enemy. Usable once per battle.) Does not prevent free hits. Grand Potion x3, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sealing, Fireworks, Remedy, Tonic x3, Dualis Scepters (WP: 8, Club/Staff, Dual-striking), Phoenix Incense

Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul)

Level 20 Paladin, 20 year old elf male *Lucky!*

Power: 30

Defense: 13

Health: 40/40

Ether: 20/20

Gold: 151

Equipment: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 10 *Crumbling!* ;ignores SP, +1 gold per successful strike), Cross Heater Shield (SP: 10) (Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; suitable for Knights and Barbarians), Dapper Hat (Headwear, wearer has a 1/6 chance of becoming encouraged at the start of each battle)

Inventory: Potions (5), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Tonic x2, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Potion, Grand Tonic, Scroll of Sealing, Elixir, Feather Duster of DOOM (WP: 1) Deadly Venom

Lycan Romulus Dean (played by theBoyWonder) *Bound to The Regret*

Level 15 Rogue *Immune to weakened* *Immune to Stunned*

Power: 35

Health: 19/19

Gold: 751 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal)

Equipment: Combrys (WP: 15, consecutive successful strikes raise Combry's WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes drop it to it's base WP), Pugilist Gloves^{(Power +2, protects from weakened)}

Inventory: Bedroll, Staff of The Frog Paladin (WP:6, ^{1/6 chance of Amphibianocs Blessing (protects from damage)}), Throwing Dagger (WP6), Deadly Venom, Venom x3, Sylvania's Cowl^{(grants Animal Talk to Wearer)}, Garnet, Scarlet Hood ^{(Headwear, Power +4, Protects from Stunned)}, Mead, Garnet, Phoenix Essence x2

Galen Woodward (Fugazi) *Encouraged!* *Blessed!*

36 year old male human Rogue

Level 17.5

Power: 27 (17+10)

Defense: 1 (+1)

Health: 27/27 (7+15+4)

Gold: 3257

Equipment: Murkwood Thread (WP: 10), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Rangers and Rogues, +1 SP +4 Health), Stretchy Rubber Band (Accessory, returns thrown weapons immediately)

Inventory: Fauxthril Shuriken (WP:5, ranged), Throwing Dagger (WP:4, ranged), Bedroll, Venom x2, Grand Potion x2, Fire Bomb, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10 ,retrievable), Black Katana (WP:8), Trial Brew x3, Goblin's Wrench (WP:10,retrievable), Cast, Leather Armour (SP:1), Hide of The Wound (+6 power to throwing weapons), Smokebomb, Potion, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Deadly Venom, Plague Venom, Combrys (WP: 15, consecutive successful strikes raise Combry's WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes drop it to it's base WP), Throwing Dagger (WP6)

"Romulus.. you didn't have *wheeze* to... :cry:"

Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist

Jellies: Red x4, Green x3, Blue x3

"Romulus. I'm not holding back."

Hal Bohrd, Luosh Guard Captain

Level 19.5

Power: 29

Defense: 3

Health: 36/36

Gold: 50

Equipment: Halberd (WP: 10) Luoshian Armor (SP: 3, Bodywear)

Inventory:

Rolls:

6: Charge! Does damage to the target equal to all conscious party member's WP added together. The special effects in the weapon (such as decay) are not transmitted.

5: Critical Hit: WPx3+Level

The Regret simply gives a single chuckle as Romulus uses the last moments of control he had to simply toss away his weapons.

"Ahh... I cant help but be amused by such futile gestures. What a riot."

"Regret, it's about time you learn what happens when you play God."

The Regret slowly shuffles towards the Paladin, even the wind going silent as the arcane beast draws closer.

"Hmph - You upset me. I don't recall ever saying I was a god, you dim-witted child. No, I simply have a better purpose to liv emy unlife then the rest of you. While you are prancing about, performing "heroic" deeds, prolonging doomed lives and snuffing others out, I was planning. Planning to finally rid Olegaia of your verminous kind and the virulent plague you so gleefully carried.

But all of that matters not, Alexandre. That isn't why I'm upset.

I don't like your tone."

Saying his last words without a bit of emotion, his ghostly white claw suddenly plunges into Alex's chest. Instead of ripping a hole in his flesh, it instead parts like water, Alex's body distorting where the genocidal villain reached in. Black tendrils and ruins slither up his forearm like a snake, glowig in the frigid darkness. Suddenly he clutches his claw and the inscirptions on his arm flare up even brighter. Alex's eyes roll up in his head as he keels down to his knees, sweating fromevery orifice. He writhes in agony, trying to hold back screams of pain - and failing. The regret almost seems to take pleasure in the act, clutching his grip tighter and tighter.

"Know this, child. I am not squeezing an organ, or a bone, or anything like that. No - I am reaching deeper. That is your soul, Alexandre. How does it feel? How does not even a single percent of the unending hell that I experienced feel?"

The Regret removes his claw from Alexandre, the paladin panting on his knees... close to collapsing into the cold snow's embrace. All the party can do is look on in terror as The regret tortures their fellow hero - it is as if some of the pain even spread to them. Intriguingly, the entire procedure drew not a single drop of blood.

QM Note: And yet another planned tidbit of RP.

Won't be able to get the battle up tonight - sorry, folks. It'll definitely be up tomorrow morning/afternoon - the pictures all are ready, its just typing the bloody thing up. Last-last minute RP/preparation, I suppose.

[Capt.JohnPaul]

Alexandre rolls over on to his back, looking at the sky. His face shows massive amounts of pain. He stands up, slowly, and he seems different, more angry. He shuffles over to the party and crawls behind them, not saying a word.

OOC: Awesome Endgame!

[Endgame]

The Regret's eyes brighten, radiant beams of light illuminating the island's darkness. The Regret's claw lunges into the deep snow, ripping out a ornate bottle of black ash. He chuckles under his breath...

"Months ago, Rhodus murdered a hero from your organization... I decided to take some time out of my day to pay my respects at his grave. And what do you know, this bottle was just laying there, so I had to pick it up."

It's clear from The Regrets almost gleeful tone that his idea of "paying respects" was different from their's. His claw suddenly clenches into a fist, the bottle shattering and the ashes tumbling onto the snow below in a neat pile. They hum with magic, an eerie purple glow emanating from the fallen hero's remains. The ashes sift and move, forming into black bones... the bones lock together one by one, creating a skeleton as black as they ash it was born from. White skin manifests and crawls up the dark skeleton, the outer layer already branded with the same rune Romulus was enchanted with. The skeleton shambles up, and wordlessly turns to face the party.

"D'awww, Daxus, don't be shy. Introduce yourself to the heroes."

". . ."

"Silent type, then? Heh heh heh... it matters not."

With a snap of his fingers, weapons manifest in the combatant's hands. Despite throwing his weapons away, the Lycanthrope is given a massive knife, perfect for cleaving your foes into oblivion. The silent Daxus is given two Combrys-esque weapons - but The Regret gets the most formidable looking weapon of them all. In his hands two black steel swords appear - or, to be more accurate, the sword's hilt. The actual blade was monstrous, formidable columns of blue light. They seemed to be composed of ether, the sword humming as it vibrated. The Regret slashes at the air masterfully - although he was a master of ether, he seemed more then adept at swordplay. The blades seem to rend holes in the air, just staring at the gashes it left gives the party a throbbing migraine. The hands of the dead reach out from the snowy depths to join The Regret in combat.

The arcane Progg points his blade at the shorthanded party of heroes.

"Ready for a little warm-up, heroes?"

The eldritch creatures ready their weapons and advance on the heroes. The root of all of this calamity stood before them - it was do or die! Time to end this!

Prepare For The True Final Battle!

"And so... it begins. En garde!"

The Regret, Level 42 Ancient

HP: 700/700

SP: 10

Ether: Infinite

Specials:

Appease The Horde: Attacks the hero who rolled Special Damage for 42 damage. This attack literally raises the dead proggs' spirits, allowing The Regret to summon to summon 2 hands instead of 1 for the next 2 rounds.

Onslaught: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage with a barrage of jabs and slashes. Does 48 damage to that hero, and nullifies all fot heir positive effects. Every round after, they take 8 damage (disregarding SP).

Blast From Beyond: Hanresses the power of the dead to attack the entire party. All heroes take damage equal to (Number of hand enemies x 5). This attack has a 1/3 chance of Stunning every part ymember for the next round. (Can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each.)

Specials decided by die roll.

Immune to all scroll effects!

Passive Specials:

Potentia Mortuorum: At the end of every round, a passive special activates based on the number of Hand enemies:

1-2 Hands: Huddle: The remaining hands huddle around The Regret, making him Counterstrike next round.

3-5 Hands: Antagonistic Applause: The undead hands sarcastically applaud the heroes - 2 random heroes become enraged next round (Can be rmedied or rmeoved for 10 ether.)

6+ Hands: Effective Swap: The Regret works his dark magic. He steals one random positive effect from one random hero that lasts for 3 rounds and nullfies the rest, and then transfers all of his negative effects on to the chosen hero. (Each effect can only be remeided, will last until remedied.)

Rising Dead: At the end of every round, a die is rolled to determine what enemy The Regret will spawn:

1: Dead Hand 2: Dead Hand 3: Dead Hand 4: Vengeful Hand 5: Vengeful Hand 6: Dread Hand

Protective Aura: The Regret has an aura of protection surrounding the enemy party, dividing the damage Punii's bombs do by 4.

Drops:

Nothing

"...HEROES."

Undead Daxus, Level 23 Undead

HP: 450/450

SP: 0

Immune to Sealing and Blindness!

Specials:

Slice and Dice: In a flurry of jabs, Undead Daxus does 21 damage to the entire party and gains 3 levels.

Swords Dance: Boosts the levels of all non-Regret enemies by 1.

Special decided by die roll.

Passive Specials:

Dark Combrys: Every time Undead Daxus gets a roll of damage, his level goes up by 2. Every succesful hit against him drops his level by 1.

Drops:

Nothing.

"My... body..."

Romulus, Level 25 Humanoid

HP: 650/650

SP: 5

Immune to Weakend, Stunned, Blinded, and Sealed!

Specials:

Glug Glug: Downs a Nostrum, making himself Lucky for 3 rounds.

Mass Mug: With a wid slash of his cleaver Romulus hits every hero, doing 13 damage to all heroes (disregarding SP.) All heroes lose 30 gold and have a 1/6 chance of Gushing Blood.

Passive Specials:

Deep Wound: Rolls of damage make the damaged hero Gush Blood.

Drops:

Nothing.

Dead Hand A, Level 17 Dark Beast

HP: 110/110

SP: 3

Immune to Blindness!

Specials:

Throttle: Wrings the hero who rolled Special Damage's neck. The target takes 19 damage disregarding SP and is Badly Poisoned (can be remedied or removed for 7 ether) and Stunned next round. (Can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.)

Passive Specials:

Desire: In death, this fallen Progg desires its life back. Disregards SP on rolls of damage.

Drops:

Nothing.

Dead Hand B, Level 17 Dark Beast

HP: 110/110

SP: 3

Immune to Blindness!

Specials:

Throttle: Wrings the hero who rolled Special Damage's neck. The target takes 19 damage disregarding SP and is Badly Poisoned (can be remedied or removed for 7 ether) and Stunned next round. (Can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.)

Passive Specials:

Desire: In death, this fallen Progg desires its life back. Disregards SP on rolls of damage.

Drops:

Nothing.

Vengeful Hand A, Level 22 Dark Beast

HP: 220/220

SP: 5

Immune to Sealing!

Specials:

Sacrifice: Cuts its current HP in half to rush the hero who rolled Special Damage. The hero's HP is reduced to 1 and has their Max HP reduced by 4 for the rest of the battle.

Drops:

5 gold.

Dread Hand A, Level 25 Dark Beast

HP: 330/330

SP: 7

Immune to Blindness and Sealing!

Specials:

6 Feet Down Under: Drags the entire party into the snow's depths. Does damage equal to number of hands x4 to the entire party, disregarding SP.

Drops:

10 gold.

The Party:

Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* *Hastened!* *Lucky!*

unknown age, unknown race Druid

Level 21.33

Power: 29 (21+7+1)

Defense: 0

Health: 37/37c(21+17+7+1)

Ether: 24/24 (5+16+1)

Gold: 37

Equipment: Shrapnel Bow (WP: 9, Bow. Every successful hit drops the target's SP by 1) , Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), 20-20 glasses (headwear, +1 turn of effect for scrolls)

Inventory: Mockthril Rod (WP:7), Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Confusion, 2 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic, Venom, Smoke Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs,Ice Bomb, 3 Water Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, Floral Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, 6 Bones, Signet Ring, Saber Teeth, Journal of The Bleeding, Sword Fragment (1), Helmet (Max. health +1), Quartz, Tale of the Invincible King, Psych Documents, Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills), Journal of The Wound, Sword Fragment (2), Emerald, Trial Brew x3, Suffering's Journal, Sword Fragment (3) Nostrum, Grand Tonic

Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider *Hastened!* *Lucky!* *Encouraged!*

Level: 22.33

Power: 34 (22+8+4)

Health: 39/39 (22+8+1+7+0)

Shield Power: (5)

Ether: ~/0

Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* *Poisoned!*), *Natural Respite*

Negative effects: (none)

Gold: 1882 (186G(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M)

Equipment: Sword of Decay (WP:8)(once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians.) Heavy Armour – SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights, Bravado Boots (1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle), Scarlet Hood (+4 to power, immunity to stunned)

Extra Artefacts: Helmet (+1 max health), Blessed Amulet – Protects from cursed-effect. Dog Statuette - (suitable for anyone, SP: 1, once named (Rover), speaking the name summons a dog almost certainly to tag along on madcap adventures and make snippy comments.), Hide of The Bleeding (Backwear, restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone), Hide of The Suffering (Bodywear, Power +7 when under a negative status effect. Doesn't stack.)

Extra Weapons: Greatsword (WP:3), Meteor Blade (WP:8, Light elemental), Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether Suitable for clerics and mages)

Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1)

Consumables: Potion (6), Venom (2), Trial Brew (1), Remedy, Smelling Salts

Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1), Topaz (1)

Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (2), Scroll of Confusion (1)

Quest items: (None)

Elgar Gligin (played by Jedi master Brick)

Level 21.33 Evoker *Immune to Fragile!* *Lucky!*

Power: 32

Defense: 6

Health: 31/31

Ether: 20/20

Gold: 621

Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11), Chainmail (SP: 2, Bodywear: half damage from Fire elemental enemies and double from Electric elemental enemies) Emerald Hood (SP: 4, headwear, protects from Fragile)

Inventory: Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, Opal, Venom x4, Spade, Pickaxe, 4 Potions, Trickster's Mask of the Elf(Accessory, Changes user's appearance into an Elf),Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the badly poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether), Needlessly Large Rod (Non-Artifact Item, Curses a random enemy. Usable once per battle.) Does not prevent free hits. Grand Potion x3, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sealing, Fireworks, Remedy, Tonic x3, Dualis Scepters (WP: 8, Club/Staff, Dual-striking), Phoenix Incense

Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul)

Level 20 Paladin, 20 year old elf male *Lucky!*

Power: 30

Defense: 13

Health: 40/40

Ether: 20/20

Gold: 151

Equipment: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 10 *Crumbling!* ;ignores SP, +1 gold per successful strike), Cross Heater Shield (SP: 10) (Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; suitable for Knights and Barbarians), Dapper Hat (Headwear, wearer has a 1/6 chance of becoming encouraged at the start of each battle)

Inventory: Potions (5), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Tonic x2, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Potion, Grand Tonic, Scroll of Sealing, Elixir, Feather Duster of DOOM (WP: 1) Deadly Venom

Lycan Romulus Dean (played by theBoyWonder) *Bound to The Regret*

Level 15 Rogue *Immune to weakened* *Immune to Stunned*

Power: 35

Health: 19/19

Gold: 751 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal)

Equipment: Combrys (WP: 15, consecutive successful strikes raise Combry's WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes drop it to it's base WP), Pugilist Gloves^{(Power +2, protects from weakened)}

Inventory: Bedroll, Staff of The Frog Paladin (WP:6, ^{1/6 chance of Amphibianocs Blessing (protects from damage)}), Throwing Dagger (WP6), Deadly Venom, Venom x3, Sylvania's Cowl^{(grants Animal Talk to Wearer)}, Garnet, Scarlet Hood ^{(Headwear, Power +4, Protects from Stunned)}, Mead, Garnet, Phoenix Essence x2

Galen Woodward (Fugazi) *Encouraged!* *Blessed!*

36 year old male human Rogue

Level 17.5

Power: 27 (17+10)

Defense: 1 (+1)

Health: 27/27 (7+15+4)

Gold: 3257

Equipment: Murkwood Thread (WP: 10), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Rangers and Rogues, +1 SP +4 Health), Stretchy Rubber Band (Accessory, returns thrown weapons immediately)

Inventory: Fauxthril Shuriken (WP:5, ranged), Throwing Dagger (WP:4, ranged), Bedroll, Venom x2, Grand Potion x2, Fire Bomb, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10 ,retrievable), Black Katana (WP:8), Trial Brew x3, Goblin's Wrench (WP:10,retrievable), Cast, Leather Armour (SP:1), Hide of The Wound (+6 power to throwing weapons), Smokebomb, Potion, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Deadly Venom, Plague Venom, Combrys (WP: 15, consecutive successful strikes raise Combry's WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes drop it to it's base WP), Throwing Dagger (WP6)

"Romulus.. you didn't have *wheeze* to... "

Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist

Jellies: Red x4, Green x3, Blue x3

"Romulus. I'm not holding back."

Hal Bohrd, Luosh Guard Captain

Level 19.5

Power: 29

Defense: 3

Health: 36/36

Gold: 50

Equipment: Halberd (WP: 10) Luoshian Armor (SP: 3, Bodywear)

Inventory:

Rolls:

6: Charge! Does damage to the target equal to all conscious party member's WP added together. The special effects in the weapon (such as decay) are not transmitted.

5: Critical Hit: WPx3+Level

Edited March 25, 2013 by Endgame

[TheBoyWonder]

"Urgh." Romulus moans as he finds himself reverting back to his full strength, but exceeding even that.

"My Body is at its limit. I'm sorry everyone." A tear falls from Romulus as he realises everything has been in vain. Why bother fighting if you were going to drop it all in a moment of sentimental madness? Then, with a sharp intake of breath, he considers the outcome of this battle. The power he held was far far too much for him too utilise. What if he turned out like the regret? A corpse with a psychopathic mind inside.

[Jedi master Brick]

"So this is only the start of your sick game. It seems just like Rhodus you like playing with the heroes before trying your hardest to kill us." Elgar attacks Daxus from the back row (unless Slyph has a better plan

[Dannylonglegs]

"Ah, Regret. It's time you meet your fate."

Sylph: Frail VA, BR

Sylph: Heal Daxus, BR

Alex: Reggie, BR

Johon: Rome, BR

Galen: DA, BR

Elgar: VA, BR

Hal: DB, BR

Johon: DrA, BR

Punii: Make Jellies

Edited March 25, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Fugazi]

"Daxus? This is revolting. Your desecrating human remains is beyond despicable."

Galen rummages through his belongings nervously.

"Great, now was the perfect time to run out of Nostrums. I guess this will be a clean fight then... well mostly."

[Dannylonglegs]

"Daxus? This is revolting. Your desecrating human remains is beyond despicable."

Galen rummages through his belongings nervously.

"Great, now was the perfect time to run out of Nostrums. I guess this will be a clean fight then... well mostly."

"You can thank me later." Stated Sylph bluntly.

Sylph: Nostrum Galen, BR

Sylph: Heal Daxus, BR

Alex: Reggie, BR

Johon: Rome, BR

Galen: DA, BR

Elgar: VA, BR

Hal: DB, BR

Johon: DrA, BR

Punii: Make Jellies

[Fugazi]

"You can thank me later." Stated Sylph bluntly.

"Oh! In that case let's make it count."

Galen uses Smelling Salts then attacks Death Hand A from the back row.

[Endgame]

Round One Of The True Final Battle!

>Sylph uses a nostrum on Galen (back):

>Sylph heals Undead Daxus (back): No heal Greater Heal (9x2=18+21=39 damage)

>Alex VS The Regret (back): Hit Critical Hit (10x2=20+18=38/2=19 damage)

>Johon VS Romulus (back): Steal Hit (8+21=29/2=15x2=30-5=25 damage, 6 damage decay placed)

>Galen chugs Smelling Salts (back)

>Galen VS Dead Hand A (back): Damage Hit (10+17=27x2=54-3=51 damage)

>Elgar VS Vengeful Hand (back): Hit Critical Hit (11x2=22+21=43x2=86-5=81 damage)

>Hal VS Dead Hand B (back): Miss

>Johon VS Dread Hand A (back): Damage Damage (25/2=13-5=8 damage)

>Punii makes jellies: 6 is rolled: 1 of every jelly made!

>The Regret spawns a hand: Dead Hand

>Antagonistic applause: Sylph and Galen enraged!

Every single disaster in Luosh could be linked back to one Progg... and now, the party was standing before him. The Regret and his forces silently advance closer and closer ton the party, the scene looking eery in the frigid winds. Sylph starts off by uncorking a Nostrum and handing it to Galen, knowing the rogue was devestating with that brew in his system. Alex, murde in his eyes after what The Regret did to his soul, callously approahces the ancient Progg. In a storke of luck he manages to parry a strike from The Regret and counterattack back, the blow not doing much. However, some venom seeps into the gash he leaves behind... In a cruel twist of irony, Johon and Romulus, the two heroes who bickered most during this genocide, go face-to-face. This time, though, it was not Romulus's will. Johon, with more epxerience ender his belt, amnages to duck under Romulus's flailing cleaver and strike back with his sword of decay. Galen flings his wrench at one of the putrid Dead Hands, the claw withering a bit after the hit. Elgar lobs a ball of frigid ice at the Vengeful Hand, his spells' potency increased by the freezing environment around them. Hal swings down his Halberd on another Dead Hand, but the undead being quickly hifts to the left to evade. Johon goes against the Dread Hand. The gauntlet grabs Johon's sword and pulls the Raider to the ground, where it delivers a harsh jab to the windpipe. Johon scurries up to get out of the hand's range.

The Regret summons another hand, and the entire mob of enemies slowly appauds the heroes. Its intent was obvious: The Regret was simply taking time out of the battle to mock the party. An uncharacteristic rage fills Galen and Sylph, and they rush to the front row to confront their enemies...

"Can't take a little applause, I see..."

The Regret, Level 42 Ancient *Crumbling!*

HP: 678/700

SP: 9

Ether: Infinite

Specials:

Appease The Horde: Attacks the hero who rolled Special Damage for 42 damage. This attack literally raises the dead proggs' spirits, allowing The Regret to summon to summon 2 hands instead of 1 for the next 2 rounds.

Onslaught: Hits the hero who rolled Special Damage with a barrage of jabs and slashes. Does 48 damage to that hero, and nullifies all fot heir positive effects. Every round after, they take 8 damage (disregarding SP).

Blast From Beyond: Hanresses the power of the dead to attack the entire party. All heroes take damage equal to (Number of hand enemies x 5). This attack has a 1/3 chance of Stunning every part ymember for the next round. (Can be remedied or removed for 5 ether each.)

Specials decided by die roll.

Immune to all scroll effects!

Passive Specials:

Potentia Mortuorum: At the end of every round, a passive special activates based on the number of Hand enemies:

1-2 Hands: Huddle: The remaining hands huddle around The Regret, making him Counterstrike next round.

3-5 Hands: Antagonistic Applause: The undead hands sarcastically applaud the heroes - 2 random heroes become enraged next round (Can be rmedied or rmeoved for 10 ether.)

6+ Hands: Effective Swap: The Regret works his dark magic. He steals one random positive effect from one random hero that lasts for 3 rounds and nullfies the rest, and then transfers all of his negative effects on to the chosen hero. (Each effect can only be remeided, will last until remedied.)

Rising Dead: At the end of every round, a die is rolled to determine what enemy The Regret will spawn:

1: Dead Hand 2: Dead Hand 3: Dead Hand 4: Vengeful Hand 5: Vengeful Hand 6: Dread Hand

Protective Aura: The Regret has an aura of protection surrounding the enemy party, dividing the damage Punii's bombs do by 4.

Drops:

Nothing

". . ."

Undead Daxus, Level 23 Undead

HP: 411/450

SP: 0

Immune to Sealing and Blindness!

Specials:

Slice and Dice: In a flurry of jabs, Undead Daxus does 21 damage to the entire party and gains 3 levels.

Swords Dance: Boosts the levels of all non-Regret enemies by 1.

Special decided by die roll.

Passive Specials:

Dark Combrys: Every time Undead Daxus gets a roll of damage, his level goes up by 2. Every succesful hit against him drops his level by 1.

Drops:

Nothing.

"..."

Romulus, Level 25 Humanoid *Decying! 6 damage (3 rounds remaining)*

HP: 619/650

SP: 5

Immune to Weakend, Stunned, Blinded, and Sealed!

Specials:

Glug Glug: Downs a Nostrum, making himself Lucky for 3 rounds.

Mass Mug: With a wid slash of his cleaver Romulus hits every hero, doing 13 damage to all heroes (disregarding SP.) All heroes lose 30 gold and have a 1/6 chance of Gushing Blood.

Passive Specials:

Deep Wound: Rolls of damage make the damaged hero Gush Blood.

Drops:

Nothing.

Dead Hand A, Level 17 Dark Beast

HP: 59/110

SP: 3

Immune to Blindness!

Specials:

Throttle: Wrings the hero who rolled Special Damage's neck. The target takes 19 damage disregarding SP and is Badly Poisoned (can be remedied or removed for 7 ether) and Stunned next round. (Can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.)

Passive Specials:

Desire: In death, this fallen Progg desires its life back. Disregards SP on rolls of damage.

Drops:

Nothing.

Dead Hand B, Level 17 Dark Beast

HP: 110/110

SP: 3

Immune to Blindness!

Specials:

Throttle: Wrings the hero who rolled Special Damage's neck. The target takes 19 damage disregarding SP and is Badly Poisoned (can be remedied or removed for 7 ether) and Stunned next round. (Can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.)

Passive Specials:

Desire: In death, this fallen Progg desires its life back. Disregards SP on rolls of damage.

Drops:

Nothing.

Dead Hand C, Level 17 Dark Beast

HP: 110/110

SP: 3

Immune to Blindness!

Specials:

Throttle: Wrings the hero who rolled Special Damage's neck. The target takes 19 damage disregarding SP and is Badly Poisoned (can be remedied or removed for 7 ether) and Stunned next round. (Can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.)

Passive Specials:

Desire: In death, this fallen Progg desires its life back. Disregards SP on rolls of damage.

Drops:

Nothing.

Vengeful Hand A, Level 22 Dark Beast

HP: 139/220

SP: 5

Immune to Sealing!

Specials:

Sacrifice: Cuts its current HP in half to rush the hero who rolled Special Damage. The hero's HP is reduced to 1 and has their Max HP reduced by 4 for the rest of the battle.

Drops:

5 gold.

Dread Hand A, Level 25 Dark Beast

HP: 330/330

SP: 7

Immune to Blindness and Sealing!

Specials:

6 Feet Down Under: Drags the entire party into the snow's depths. Does damage equal to number of hands x4 to the entire party, disregarding SP.

Drops:

10 gold.

The Party:

Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* *Hastened!* *Lucky!* *Enraged!*

unknown age, unknown race Druid

Level 21.33

Power: 29 (21+7+1)

Defense: 0

Health: 37/37c(21+17+7+1)

Ether: 24/24 (5+16+1)

Gold: 37

Equipment: Shrapnel Bow (WP: 9, Bow. Every successful hit drops the target's SP by 1) , Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), 20-20 glasses (headwear, +1 turn of effect for scrolls)

Inventory: Mockthril Rod (WP:7), Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Confusion, 2 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic, Venom, Smoke Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs,Ice Bomb, 3 Water Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, Floral Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, 6 Bones, Signet Ring, Saber Teeth, Journal of The Bleeding, Sword Fragment (1), Helmet (Max. health +1), Quartz, Tale of the Invincible King, Psych Documents, Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills), Journal of The Wound, Sword Fragment (2), Emerald, Trial Brew x3, Suffering's Journal, Sword Fragment (3), Grand Tonic

Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider *Hastened!* *Lucky!* *Encouraged!*

Level: 22.33

Power: 34 (22+8+4)

Health: 31/39 (22+8+1+7+0)

Shield Power: (5)

Ether: ~/0

Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* *Poisoned!*), *Natural Respite*

Negative effects: (none)

Gold: 1882 (186G(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M)

Equipment: Sword of Decay (WP:8)(once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians.) Heavy Armour – SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights, Bravado Boots (1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle), Scarlet Hood (+4 to power, immunity to stunned)

Extra Artefacts: Helmet (+1 max health), Blessed Amulet – Protects from cursed-effect. Dog Statuette - (suitable for anyone, SP: 1, once named (Rover), speaking the name summons a dog almost certainly to tag along on madcap adventures and make snippy comments.), Hide of The Bleeding (Backwear, restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone), Hide of The Suffering (Bodywear, Power +7 when under a negative status effect. Doesn't stack.)

Extra Weapons: Greatsword (WP:3), Meteor Blade (WP:8, Light elemental), Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether Suitable for clerics and mages)

Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1)

Consumables: Potion (6), Venom (2), Trial Brew (1), Remedy, Smelling Salts

Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1), Topaz (1)

Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (2), Scroll of Confusion (1)

Quest items: (None)

Elgar Gligin (played by Jedi master Brick)

Level 21.33 Evoker *Immune to Fragile!* *Lucky!*

Power: 32

Defense: 6

Health: 31/31

Ether: 19/20

Gold: 621

Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11), Chainmail (SP: 2, Bodywear: half damage from Fire elemental enemies and double from Electric elemental enemies) Emerald Hood (SP: 4, headwear, protects from Fragile)

Inventory: Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, Opal, Venom x4, Spade, Pickaxe, 4 Potions, Trickster's Mask of the Elf(Accessory, Changes user's appearance into an Elf),Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the badly poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether), Needlessly Large Rod (Non-Artifact Item, Curses a random enemy. Usable once per battle.) Does not prevent free hits. Grand Potion x3, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sealing, Fireworks, Remedy, Tonic x3, Dualis Scepters (WP: 8, Club/Staff, Dual-striking), Phoenix Incense

Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul)

Level 20 Paladin, 20 year old elf male *Lucky!*

Power: 30

Defense: 13

Health: 40/40

Ether: 20/20

Gold: 151

Equipment: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 10 *Crumbling!* ;ignores SP, +1 gold per successful strike), Cross Heater Shield (SP: 10) (Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; suitable for Knights and Barbarians), Dapper Hat (Headwear, wearer has a 1/6 chance of becoming encouraged at the start of each battle)

Inventory: Potions (5), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Tonic x2, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Potion, Grand Tonic, Scroll of Sealing, Elixir, Feather Duster of DOOM (WP: 1) Deadly Venom

Lycan Romulus Dean (played by theBoyWonder) *Bound to The Regret*

Level 15 Rogue *Immune to weakened* *Immune to Stunned*

Power: 35

Health: 19/19

Gold: 751 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal)

Equipment: Combrys (WP: 15, consecutive successful strikes raise Combry's WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes drop it to it's base WP), Pugilist Gloves^{(Power +2, protects from weakened)}

Inventory: Bedroll, Staff of The Frog Paladin (WP:6, ^{1/6 chance of Amphibianocs Blessing (protects from damage)}), Throwing Dagger (WP6), Deadly Venom, Venom x3, Sylvania's Cowl^{(grants Animal Talk to Wearer)}, Garnet, Scarlet Hood ^{(Headwear, Power +4, Protects from Stunned)}, Mead, Garnet, Phoenix Essence x2

Galen Woodward (Fugazi) *Encouraged!* *Blessed!* *Lucky!* *Hastened!* *Enraged!*

36 year old male human Rogue

Level 17.5

Power: 27 (17+10)

Defense: 1 (+1)

Health: 27/27 (7+15+4)

Gold: 3257

Equipment: Murkwood Thread (WP: 10), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Rangers and Rogues, +1 SP +4 Health), Stretchy Rubber Band (Accessory, returns thrown weapons immediately)

Inventory: Fauxthril Shuriken (WP:5, ranged), Throwing Dagger (WP:4, ranged), Bedroll, Venom x2, Grand Potion x2, Fire Bomb, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10 ,retrievable), Black Katana (WP:8), Trial Brew x3, Goblin's Wrench (WP:10,retrievable), Cast, Leather Armour (SP:1), Hide of The Wound (+6 power to throwing weapons), Smokebomb, Potion, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Deadly Venom, Plague Venom, Combrys (WP: 15, consecutive successful strikes raise Combry's WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes drop it to it's base WP), Throwing Dagger (WP6)

"Romulus.. you didn't have *wheeze* to... "

Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist

Jellies: Red x5, Green x4, Blue x4

"Romulus. I'm not holding back."

Hal Bohrd, Luosh Guard Captain

Level 19.5

Power: 29

Defense: 3

Health: 36/36

Gold: 50

Equipment: Halberd (WP: 10) Luoshian Armor (SP: 3, Bodywear)

Inventory:

Rolls:

6: Charge! Does damage to the target equal to all conscious party member's WP added together. The special effects in the weapon (such as decay) are not transmitted.

5: Critical Hit: WPx3+Level