Heroica RPG - Quest #53: Chaos in Eubric

[Professor Flitwick]

Thothwick attacks Pongacanis Warrior A, from the front row, with his Sabre.

Sorry, missed the ignore row bit and I keep thinking Thothwick has a darkness weapon.

OoC: Wishful thinking!

[CorneliusMurdock]

Cronk will heal self from back row. Cronk will try again if Cronk fails the first time, otherwise Cronk will bash Cleric A from back row.

McColt will try once more to Encourage Nyx.

Andrew and Bert will bash Warrior B from back row. If Warrior B is no longer around, guards will attack anyone but archers.

Order:

Cronk

Cronk

Hoke

Atramor

Atramor

Thothwick

McColt

Nyx

Andrew

Bert

[Pandora]

Nyx nods her thanks to Cronk as he heals her back to full health, and not long after her eyes widen as Atramor's actions cause the enemy cleric to heal the entire party.

"Wow, Atters, now that's how to heal. Shame you can't do that all the time. "

Having sent a good sized fireball off at her last target, she switches her attention to the Pongcanis Warrior A, and smiles that smile as she prepares yet another Fireball from the back row.

OoC I assume we're leaving the Archers for free hits and thus counterstrikes just now? If not, just redirect me to one of those, Cornelius.

[The Legonater]

"Gnash probably could use some training. We city guard are trained to fight, but mostly in group, not alone. I chose city guard, but fighting with hero is different line of work, and maybe I could use some help. Gnash just want to protect poor people of city. I would be so sad if they came here to pray and there were still Bombsters and monster machines. And now there is blood."

Gnash, I might be able to hook you up with a trainer. There is always the unfortunate cost of payment, however.

"Where did you say you were from, boy? You'd fit in well enough in Dastan, I think. Those are strong words."

I hail from Duplovia, the shining city across the sea. I've never been to Dastan before, however. How is it?

[Zepher]

OoC: Sorry for the wait all, I came down with something really nasty yesterday, but am feeling much better now!

Round Five Hinckwell Store Battle

>Cronk heals Cronk - Failure (6)

>Cronk heals Cronk - Shield

>Hoke v. Cleric A - Hit Embue (31*2=62) (-1 ether)

Atramor v. Warrior A - Critical Hit (([5*2]+23)-4=29)

Atramor v. Warrior A - Damage (32)

Thothwick v. Warrior A - Damage (32-10=22)

McColt encourages Nyx - Success (3)

>Nyx v. Warrior A - Critical Hit (([([14*2]+23)*2]-4)*2=196)

>Andrew v. Warrior B - Hit ([20+2]/2=11)

>Bert v. Warrior B - Special Damage (Cronk: [16/2]-15=0 Hoke: [16/2]-9=0, Atramor: 16 KO, Thothwick 16-10=6, Nyx: [16/2]-3=5, Andrew: [16/2]-1=7, Bert: [16/2]-1=7)

Free Hits

Pongcanis Archer A v. Cronk - (Cronk: 24-15=9) (Archer: [27/2]/2=6)

Pongcanis Archer B v. Cronk - (Cronk: 24-15=9) (Archer: [27/2]/2=6)

Blessed: Hoke at perfect health

Badly Poisoned: Warrior A, Warrior B (-20) (forgot, Fragile should double the poison damage too - have fixed it for Warrior B, who should have taken more damage last round)

The party deals out a series of fearsome blows, but is driven back by a series of equally fearsome blows. Atramor falls as Cronk's angel arrives, and the party takes cover and prepares to lick their wounds.

The Hinckwell Store Party

Cronk

Level 27 Paladin *Party Leader* *Counterstirking* *Hastened*

Power: 39

Defense: 15

Health: 9/45

Ether: 23/28

Gold: 20

Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 9), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether), Counterstirke Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level)

Inventory:, Twin Broadswords (WP:21, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), Beast Skewer (Lance; WP: 12), Ennoc's Gratitude (Artifact, Accessory, User Perma-Blessed, Requires Light Weapon), Sword of Bashing (Longsword; WP:5), Bedroll, Shovel, Holy Bomb, 4 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them), 2 Phoenix Essence, Scroll of Frailty, Bennetton's Seal

Nyx (Pandora)

Level 23 1/3 Battle Mage *Party Second-in-Command* *Immune to Asleep, Fast Asleep and Sealed effects* *Natural Respite* *Encouraged*

Power: 36

Defense: 3

Health: 28/33

Ether: 31/33

Gold: 50

Equipment: Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:14, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect), Sandman's Parasol (Immune to Asleep and Fast Asleep effects), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health)

Inventory: Explosive Staff – WP: 12 (Does 1/2 damage to all enemies on a successful hit (normal damage to targeted enemy) and 1/2 WP damage to self on a roll of 4 (disregarding SP/row)), Dawnstar II (WP: 9), The Fishstick (WP:7 Double damage while on ships), Healing Staff (WP: 5), Ruby (Fire), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Diamond (Light), Mead, Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Holy Bomb, 2 Bedrolls, 5 Bones, Bomb XX, Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear)

Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie)

Level 23 *Deals Badly Poisoned* *Counterstriking* *KO'd*

Power: 33

Health: 0/43

Ether: 12/21

Gold: 116

Equipment: Ratsbane (WP: 10, absorbs 2 health on successful strike, fire, ice, earth, wind elemental), Witch's Talisman (Suitable for witches, Posioned Hits become Badly Poisoned Hits, accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear), White Cloak (Suitable for clerics, +3 maximum health, backwear)

Inventory: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Sword of Ancestral Hatred (WP: 6, gains 1 WP every kill made with it) Staff of the Elven Warlock (WP: 5, wood elemental), Heavy Flail (WP: 5, deals the Fragile effect)Topaz, Amethyst (Loaned to Mallelio), Fire Bomb, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row), Dragon Scale (Gives Lucky and Blessed effects on consumption), Shovel, Pickaxe

Thothwick

Level: 20 1/3 Black Knight *Damage Undead* *Immune to Stunned*

Power: 30 (28 Ranged)

Defence: 10

Health: 7/35

Gold: 215

Equipment: Sabre (WP 10), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to darkness-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect), Cultist's Hat (regular attacks do Damage to Undead), Potion

Inventory: Shuriken (WP 8) 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope

Hoke Ablesword (UsernameMDM)

Level 19 Mystic Knight *Blessed* *Lucky*

Power: 31

Defense: 9

Health: 37/37

Ether: 1/19

Gold: 19

Equipment: Vintul (Great sword: WP 13), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 7), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Cloak of Deception (Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent)

Inventory: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Diamond, 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, 2 Grand Tonic, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Hollow Blade (Dagger: WP 6), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead), Tonic

Hans (NPC)

Level 16 1/2 Chaos Regulator *Orderly* *KO'd*

Power: 26

Health: 0/28

Defense: 6

Gold: 56

Equipment: Sword of Dastan (WP: 10), Armor of the Arena (SP: 4), Cast Iron Haddon Guard Helmet (SP: 2)

Inventory: Mead (x2)

Guard Andrew (NPC)

Level 12 City Watch Guard

Power: 20

Health: 19/26

Defense: 1

Gold: 43

Equipment: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1)

Guard Bert (NPC)

Level 10 City Watch Guard

Power: 18

Health: 17/24

Defense: 1

Gold: 0

Equipment: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1)

McColt (NPC - Takes Orders from PL)

Every turn has a 50/50 chance of giving target any of the following effects: Encouraged, Hastened. Alternatively, has a 1/6 chance of Inspiring target.

The Hinckwell Store Enemies

Pongcanis Cleric A

Level 16 Bestial Humanoid

Health: 95/430

Ether: 3/3

Special I: Miracle - The Pongcanis Cleric restores the health of all allies by 50.

Special II: (Used if ether depleted) Meditate – Restores 1 ether.

Drops: Bone

Pongacnis Archer A

Level 24 Bestial Humanoid

Health: 171/324

Special: Triple Shot – The Pongacnis Archer deals 24 damage to the first three enemies in the BO.

Passive Special: Back Row – Takes ½ damage unless from ranged attack. Attacks ignore row.

Drops: 3 Gold

Pongacnis Archer B

Level 24 Bestial Humanoid

Health: 175/324

Special: Triple Shot – The Pongacnis Archer deals 24 damage to the first three enemies in the BO.

Passive Special: Back Row – Takes ½ damage unless from ranged attack. Attacks ignore row.

Drops: 3 Gold

Pongacanis Warrior A

Level 32 Bestial Humanoid *Fragile (3 Rounds)* *Badly Poisoned*

Health: 31/436

SP: 4

Special: Defensive Strike – The Ponganis Warrior deals 16 damage to all opponents and is protected from all damage the following round.

Drops: 4 Gold

Pongacanis Warrior B

Level 32 Bestial Humanoid *Fragile (2 Rounds)* *Badly Poisoned*

Health: 14/436

SP: 4

Special: Defensive Strike – The Ponganis Warrior deals 16 damage to all opponents and is protected from all damage the following round.

Drops: Pongcanis Brew

Edited January 3, 2013 by Zepher

[Zepher]

"Any word from either Mallelio or Triad?"

Vipera flies up to Skrall's shoulder.

<They remain watching the spires, but they have not reported anything strange yet. There is a very good chance Wren does not know of the spires there, so we can hope that they will never have anything to report.>

"So, what is our plan of actions now that we've seen to that shrine?"

Felton turns.

"For now, we wait. We cannot figure out where the next few spires are, these notes are skimpy at best. I believe Byblos, or whomever wrote these, purposely made the locations difficult to discern so that those who meant to do harm could not find them. I have suggested that we wait for Wren's next move and try to stop her there.

[Waterbrick Down]

"So we're either fire-fightin' or we can start shorin' up possible breaches before the floods come. How 'bout these other chaos users someone mentioned, are we any closer to securing their aid?"

[Professor Flitwick]

Thothwick looks down at the unconscious body of Atramor. "Hmm... even if Wren succeeds in slaughtering us, this Quest won't be entirely fruitless." Taking his eyes off the Witch's limp form, he moves to attack Pongacanis Archer A, from the front row, with his Sabre.

Edited January 3, 2013 by Professor Flitwick

[CorneliusMurdock]

Thothwick, let Warrior A get countered by Cronk! Everyone should focus on Archer A while Angel is here. Warrior B should fall from poison.

Cronk will heal Cronk from back row. Then Cronk will heal Thothwick also from back row.

McColt, hasten Hoke.

Andrew and Bert will both bash Archer A from front row.

Order:

Cronk

Cronk

McColt

Hoke

Hoke (if hastened)

Nyx

Thothwick

Andrew

Bert

Edited January 3, 2013 by CornaziFoogdock

[UsernameMDM]

Hoke repeats his action (Ruby, Cleric, Back Row).

[CorneliusMurdock]

Hoke, please forget Cleric for now. Focus on Archer while Angel protects party. And please choose second action in case McColt is successful.

[UsernameMDM]

Hoke, please forget Cleric for now. Focus on Archer while Angel protects party. And please choose second action in case McColt is successful.

"As you say Cronk!"

(Ruby, Archer A, Back Row)

If successful & no more ether: (Vintul WP:13, Warrior A, Front Row)

If successful & ether: (Ruby, Archer, Back Row)

[Flipz]

Felton turns.

"For now, we wait. We cannot figure out where the next few spires are, these notes are skimpy at best. I believe Byblos, or whomever wrote these, purposely made the locations difficult to discern so that those who meant to do harm could not find them. I have suggested that we wait for Wren's next move and try to stop her there.

"In that case, I'll take a short nap in my bedroll, and I'd suggest everyone else who has one do the same. Skrall, since you don't have a bedroll, perhaps you and Felton could guard the door, in case of another attack?"

[Pandora]

Nyx smiles that smile right up until Warrior A falls, only then noticing that Atramor had fallen. She stares for a few moments, open mouthed and aghast, before shaking it out and facing the enemy with renewed determination.

"McColt, thank you for the encouragement; time to work on the Archers."

She grips her Ruby and focuses her ire on Archer B, once more from the back row.

[Zepher]

Round Six Hinckwell Store Battle

>Cronk heals Cronk - Heal (+39 health) (-1 ether)

>Cronk heals Thothwick - Shield

McColt hastens Hoke - Success (2)

>Hoke v. Archer A - Hit Shield (7) (31*2=62; Archer A: 124, Archer B: 124, Warrior A: 58 KO, Warrior B: 58 KO, Cleric A: 64)

Hoke v. Archer A - Embue

Nyx v. Archer B - Shield ((([14*3]+23)+[([14*3]+23)*2])-4=191 KO)

Thothwick v. Archer A - Special Damage (No Effect)

Andrew v. Archer A - Hit ([20+2]/2=11)

Bert v. Archer A - Damage (No Effect)

Free Hits

Cleric A v. Cronk (Cleric: 27)

Blessed: Hoke at perfect health

The party watches as Hoke and Nyx dish out more of their destruction, knocking down three enemies between them.

The Hinckwell Store Party

Cronk

Level 27 Paladin *Party Leader* *Counterstirking* *Hastened*

Power: 39

Defense: 15

Health: 9/45

Ether: 23/28

Gold: 20

Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 9), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether), Counterstirke Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level)

Inventory:, Twin Broadswords (WP:21, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), Beast Skewer (Lance; WP: 12), Ennoc's Gratitude (Artifact, Accessory, User Perma-Blessed, Requires Light Weapon), Sword of Bashing (Longsword; WP:5), Bedroll, Shovel, Holy Bomb, 4 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them), 2 Phoenix Essence, Scroll of Frailty, Bennetton's Seal

Nyx (Pandora)

Level 23 1/3 Battle Mage *Party Second-in-Command* *Immune to Asleep, Fast Asleep and Sealed effects* *Natural Respite* *Encouraged*

Power: 36

Defense: 3

Health: 28/33

Ether: 31/33

Gold: 50

Equipment: Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:14, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect), Sandman's Parasol (Immune to Asleep and Fast Asleep effects), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health)

Inventory: Explosive Staff – WP: 12 (Does 1/2 damage to all enemies on a successful hit (normal damage to targeted enemy) and 1/2 WP damage to self on a roll of 4 (disregarding SP/row)), Dawnstar II (WP: 9), The Fishstick (WP:7 Double damage while on ships), Healing Staff (WP: 5), Ruby (Fire), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Diamond (Light), Mead, Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Holy Bomb, 2 Bedrolls, 5 Bones, Bomb XX, Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear)

Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie)

Level 23 *Deals Badly Poisoned* *Counterstriking* *KO'd*

Power: 33

Health: 0/43

Ether: 12/21

Gold: 116

Equipment: Ratsbane (WP: 10, absorbs 2 health on successful strike, fire, ice, earth, wind elemental), Witch's Talisman (Suitable for witches, Posioned Hits become Badly Poisoned Hits, accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear), White Cloak (Suitable for clerics, +3 maximum health, backwear)

Inventory: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Sword of Ancestral Hatred (WP: 6, gains 1 WP every kill made with it) Staff of the Elven Warlock (WP: 5, wood elemental), Heavy Flail (WP: 5, deals the Fragile effect)Topaz, Amethyst (Loaned to Mallelio), Fire Bomb, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row), Dragon Scale (Gives Lucky and Blessed effects on consumption), Shovel, Pickaxe

Thothwick

Level: 20 1/3 Black Knight *Damage Undead* *Immune to Stunned*

Power: 30 (28 Ranged)

Defence: 10

Health: 7/35

Gold: 215

Equipment: Sabre (WP 10), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to darkness-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect), Cultist's Hat (regular attacks do Damage to Undead), Potion

Inventory: Shuriken (WP 8) 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope

Hoke Ablesword (UsernameMDM)

Level 19 Mystic Knight *Blessed* *Lucky*

Power: 31

Defense: 9

Health: 37/37

Ether: 1/19

Gold: 19

Equipment: Vintul (Great sword: WP 13), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 7), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Cloak of Deception (Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent)

Inventory: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Diamond, 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, 2 Grand Tonic, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Hollow Blade (Dagger: WP 6), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead), Tonic

Hans (NPC)

Level 16 1/2 Chaos Regulator *Orderly* *KO'd*

Power: 26

Health: 0/28

Defense: 6

Gold: 56

Equipment: Sword of Dastan (WP: 10), Armor of the Arena (SP: 4), Cast Iron Haddon Guard Helmet (SP: 2)

Inventory: Mead (x2)

Guard Andrew (NPC)

Level 12 City Watch Guard

Power: 20

Health: 19/26

Defense: 1

Gold: 43

Equipment: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1)

Guard Bert (NPC)

Level 10 City Watch Guard

Power: 18

Health: 17/24

Defense: 1

Gold: 0

Equipment: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1)

McColt (NPC - Takes Orders from PL)

Every turn has a 50/50 chance of giving target any of the following effects: Encouraged, Hastened. Alternatively, has a 1/6 chance of Inspiring target.

The Hinckwell Store Enemies

Pongcanis Cleric A

Level 16 Bestial Humanoid

Health: 6/430

Ether: 3/3

Special I: Miracle - The Pongcanis Cleric restores the health of all allies by 50.

Special II: (Used if ether depleted) Meditate – Restores 1 ether.

Drops: Bone

Pongacnis Archer A

Level 24 Bestial Humanoid

Health: 36/324

Special: Triple Shot – The Pongacnis Archer deals 24 damage to the first three enemies in the BO.

Passive Special: Back Row – Takes ½ damage unless from ranged attack. Attacks ignore row.

Drops: 3 Gold

With Guardian Angel up, I'm going to run the next round for the heroes, as you didn't seem to be likely to want to get Atters back up.

Round Six Hinckwell Store Battle

Cronk v. Cleric A - Hit (KO)

Cronk v. Archer - Critical Hit (KO)

Cronk finally gets a chance to swing his blades, and kills the remaining two Pongcanis.

The Hinckwell Store Party

Cronk

Level 27 1/3 Paladin *Party Leader* *Counterstirking*

Power: 39

Defense: 15

Health: 9/45

Ether: 23/28

Gold: 20

Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 9), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether), Counterstirke Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level)

Inventory:, Twin Broadswords (WP:21, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), Beast Skewer (Lance; WP: 12), Ennoc's Gratitude (Artifact, Accessory, User Perma-Blessed, Requires Light Weapon), Sword of Bashing (Longsword; WP:5), Bedroll, Shovel, Holy Bomb, 4 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them), 2 Phoenix Essence, Scroll of Frailty, Bennetton's Seal

Nyx (Pandora)

Level 23 2/3 Battle Mage *Party Second-in-Command* *Immune to Asleep, Fast Asleep and Sealed effects* *Natural Respite*

Power: 36

Defense: 3

Health: 33/33

Ether: 31/33

Gold: 50

Equipment: Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:14, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect), Sandman's Parasol (Immune to Asleep and Fast Asleep effects), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health)

Inventory: Explosive Staff – WP: 12 (Does 1/2 damage to all enemies on a successful hit (normal damage to targeted enemy) and 1/2 WP damage to self on a roll of 4 (disregarding SP/row)), Dawnstar II (WP: 9), The Fishstick (WP:7 Double damage while on ships), Healing Staff (WP: 5), Ruby (Fire), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Diamond (Light), Mead, Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Holy Bomb, 2 Bedrolls, 5 Bones, Bomb XX, Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear)

Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie)

Level 23 *Deals Badly Poisoned* *Counterstriking*

Power: 33

Health: 0/43

Ether: 12/21

Gold: 116

Equipment: Ratsbane (WP: 10, absorbs 2 health on successful strike, fire, ice, earth, wind elemental), Witch's Talisman (Suitable for witches, Posioned Hits become Badly Poisoned Hits, accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear), White Cloak (Suitable for clerics, +3 maximum health, backwear)

Inventory: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Sword of Ancestral Hatred (WP: 6, gains 1 WP every kill made with it) Staff of the Elven Warlock (WP: 5, wood elemental), Heavy Flail (WP: 5, deals the Fragile effect)Topaz, Amethyst (Loaned to Mallelio), Fire Bomb, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row), Dragon Scale (Gives Lucky and Blessed effects on consumption), Shovel, Pickaxe

Thothwick

Level: 20 2/3 Black Knight *Damage Undead* *Immune to Stunned*

Power: 30 (28 Ranged)

Defence: 10

Health: 7/35

Gold: 215

Equipment: Sabre (WP 10), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to darkness-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect), Cultist's Hat (regular attacks do Damage to Undead), Potion

Inventory: Shuriken (WP 8) 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope

Hoke Ablesword (UsernameMDM)

Level 19 1/2 Mystic Knight

Power: 31

Defense: 9

Health: 37/37

Ether: 1/19

Gold: 19

Equipment: Vintul (Great sword: WP 13), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 7), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Cloak of Deception (Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent)

Inventory: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Diamond, 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, 2 Grand Tonic, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Hollow Blade (Dagger: WP 6), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead), Tonic

Hans (NPC)

Level 16 1/2 Chaos Regulator *Orderly*

Power: 26

Health: 0/28

Defense: 6

Gold: 56

Equipment: Sword of Dastan (WP: 10), Armor of the Arena (SP: 4), Cast Iron Haddon Guard Helmet (SP: 2)

Inventory: Mead (x2)

Guard Andrew (NPC)

Level 12 1/2 City Watch Guard

Power: 20

Health: 19/26

Defense: 1

Gold: 43

Equipment: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1)

Guard Bert (NPC)

Level 10 1/2 City Watch Guard

Power: 18

Health: 17/24

Defense: 1

Gold: 0

Equipment: City Watch Halberd (WP: 6), City Watch Helmet (SP: 1)

McColt (NPC - Takes Orders from PL)

Every turn has a 50/50 chance of giving target any of the following effects: Encouraged, Hastened. Alternatively, has a 1/6 chance of Inspiring target.

Loot

-10 Gold

-Tonic

-Bone

-Pongcanis Brew (Consumable) (Grants the Inspired, Enraged and Encouraged Effects for one battle)

"Ah, very well heroes, I suppose we owe you some thanks. Those monsters were tougher than they first appeared. Come along, Bert. Let's see what other trouble makers are about."

As the City Watch leaves, the Hinckwell clerk pocks his head up from behind the counter.

"Thank you, thank you. I don't know what I would have done without you. Listen, I don't think my bosses would be happy with me giving anything away, but a 50% discount off your first purchase here can certainly be arranged. Would you like to see my goods?"

Edited January 3, 2013 by Zepher

[CMP]

"Get up, fool."

Atramor grumbled, sitting up and rubbing the side of his head. His last memory was being hit twice by the warrior's flail....had he been knocked out? A quick look around the standing heroes and corpses made it obvious enough. McCafferey's feathery head loomed above him, standing atop the shop's counter. He grabbing the chicken, stuffing her on his shoulder, annoyed, and stood, taking but a moment to heal himself, Hans, and Cronk. Thothwick was mysteriously absent.

"Aye, fine, let's see what you have," he half-hissed at the clerk. "You owe us, in any case."

[Zepher]

"So we're either fire-fightin' or we can start shorin' up possible breaches before the floods come. How 'bout these other chaos users someone mentioned, are we any closer to securing their aid?"

Bennetton shakes his head.

"We're still looking for them, but can't seem to find them anywhere. It is my personal belief that they really do have a Court of Demons somewhere, and that's where they hide out. I'm with Felton is saying that we wait for them to act, and then catch them. The Gray Wizard seems to think they can be reasoned with... I am less certain of that fact."

"In that case, I'll take a short nap in my bedroll, and I'd suggest everyone else who has one do the same. Skrall, since you don't have a bedroll, perhaps you and Felton could guard the door, in case of another attack?"

"No time for napping. You need to be ready to move out as soon as Felton and the Gray Wizard know what to do with you."

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The Hinckwell Store Party

Cronk

Level 27 1/3 Paladin *Party Leader* *Counterstirking*

Power: 39

Defense: 15

Health: 45/45

Ether: 22/28

Gold: 20

Equipment: Zoot's Bane (Suitable only for Cronk; WP: 12, Light), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP: 9), Elaborate Helmet (SP: 2), Paladin's Armour (Suitable for Paladins, +4 SP, +2 Max Ether), Counterstirke Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level)

Inventory:, Twin Broadswords (WP:21, user can attacks 2 enemies in the same turn, user is unable to use a shield), Beast Skewer (Lance; WP: 12), Ennoc's Gratitude (Artifact, Accessory, User Perma-Blessed, Requires Light Weapon), Sword of Bashing (Longsword; WP:5), Bedroll, Shovel, Holy Bomb, 4 Stakes (WP:1 to each of them), 2 Phoenix Essence, Scroll of Frailty, Bennetton's Seal

Nyx (Pandora)

Level 23 2/3 Battle Mage *Party Second-in-Command* *Immune to Asleep, Fast Asleep and Sealed effects* *Natural Respite*

Power: 36

Defense: 3

Health: 33/33

Ether: 31/33

Gold: 50

Equipment: Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:14, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect), Sandman's Parasol (Immune to Asleep and Fast Asleep effects), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health)

Inventory: Explosive Staff – WP: 12 (Does 1/2 damage to all enemies on a successful hit (normal damage to targeted enemy) and 1/2 WP damage to self on a roll of 4 (disregarding SP/row)), Dawnstar II (WP: 9), The Fishstick (WP:7 Double damage while on ships), Healing Staff (WP: 5), Ruby (Fire), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Garnet (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), Diamond (Light), Mead, Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, Holy Bomb, 2 Bedrolls, 5 Bones, Bomb XX, Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear)

Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie)

Level 23 *Deals Badly Poisoned* *Counterstriking*

Power: 33

Health: 43/43

Ether: 9/21

Gold: 116

Equipment: Ratsbane (WP: 10, absorbs 2 health on successful strike, fire, ice, earth, wind elemental), Witch's Talisman (Suitable for witches, Posioned Hits become Badly Poisoned Hits, accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level, handwear), White Cloak (Suitable for clerics, +3 maximum health, backwear)

Inventory: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Sword of Ancestral Hatred (WP: 6, gains 1 WP every kill made with it) Staff of the Elven Warlock (WP: 5, wood elemental), Heavy Flail (WP: 5, deals the Fragile effect)Topaz, Amethyst (Loaned to Mallelio), Fire Bomb, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row), Dragon Scale (Gives Lucky and Blessed effects on consumption), Shovel, Pickaxe

Thothwick

Level: 20 2/3 Black Knight *Damage Undead* *Immune to Stunned*

Power: 30 (28 Ranged)

Defence: 10

Health: 7/35

Gold: 215

Equipment: Sabre (WP 10), Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to darkness-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect), Cultist's Hat (regular attacks do Damage to Undead), Potion

Inventory: Shuriken (WP 8) 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope

Hoke Ablesword (UsernameMDM)

Level 19 1/2 Mystic Knight

Power: 31

Defense: 9

Health: 37/37

Ether: 1/19

Gold: 19

Equipment: Vintul (Great sword: WP 13), Steel Buckler (Shield: SP 7), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Cloak of Deception (Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent)

Inventory: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Diamond, 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, 2 Grand Tonic, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Hollow Blade (Dagger: WP 6), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead), Tonic

Hans (NPC)

Level 16 1/2 Chaos Regulator *Orderly*

Power: 26

Health: 28/28

Defense: 6

Gold: 56

Equipment: Sword of Dastan (WP: 10), Armor of the Arena (SP: 4), Cast Iron Haddon Guard Helmet (SP: 2)

Inventory: Mead

McColt (NPC - Takes Orders from PL)

Every turn has a 50/50 chance of giving target any of the following effects: Encouraged, Hastened. Alternatively, has a 1/6 chance of Inspiring target.

The clerk bustles and grabs a few things, plopping them onto the counter.

HINCKWELL STORE

-Potion 10 gold

-Tonic 20 gold

-Remedy 25 gold

-Ether Core 40 gold

-Grating Stone 150 gold *2 in stock*

Edited January 3, 2013 by Zepher

[CorneliusMurdock]

Good work, friends. Pongcanis Brew for Atramor, Tonic for Hoke, 10 gold for Nyx, and Bone for Thothwick.

Cronk will heal Thothwick.

Are prices already half off, Mr. Clerk? And it is first purchase from each of friends, correct?

[Zepher]

"No, the prices have not yet been cut! And its the first item purchased by each person, yes."

[The Legonater]

Gnash, I might be able to hook you up with a trainer. There is always the unfortunate cost of payment, however.

...

I hail from Duplovia, the shining city across the sea. I've never been to Dastan before, however. How is it?

As I wait for a reply, I help Arthur back up How are you? You looked pretty beaten up when Alexis went down. Are you going to be alright?

[UsernameMDM]

Hoke flips open the visor of his helmet to better inspect his handiwork. This battle was truly a team effort. He walks over to Atramor to offer a hand up.

"You should probably stand by me in the battle order. I have enough defense and Vipera's blessing to take the hits. Your abilities are better suited to the party the longer you can stay in the fight."

Hoke looks around for places to explore and treasures to find with his pickaxe and shovel.

Hoke turns as Cronk taps him on the shoulder a tosses him the Tonic.

"Thanks my friend. May I borrow your Twin Broadswords? They may come in handy in battle, and you do not look like you will be using them soon in your blessed state. And if we have time, I would like to rest on my bedroll."

Hoke looks longingly at the Grating Stone but chuckles as he examines the sad contents of his coin pouch.

"Maybe next time."

Edited January 3, 2013 by UsernameMDM

[Flipz]

As I wait for a reply, I help Arthur back up How are you? You looked pretty beaten up when Alexis went down. Are you going to be alright?

Arthur takes the hand. "...No. No I will not," he says quietly. "Assassin, you are as much an enigma to me as Wren is to--well,to us all. You ally yourself to Order, yet you still show...care...concern towards those who do not support it. That is...not my usual experience with those aligned to Law. How can this be? Why do you not join the others in labelling me 'insane' or 'deranged'? Why are you the only one who saw 'hurt' instead?"

[The Legonater]

Arthur takes the hand. "...No. No I will not," he says quietly. "Assassin, you are as much an enigma to me as Wren is to--well,to us all. You ally yourself to Order, yet you still show...care...concern towards those who do not support it. That is...not my usual experience with those aligned to Law. How can this be? Why do you not join the others in labelling me 'insane' or 'deranged'? Why are you the only one who saw 'hurt' instead?"

Because I was in pain once. I sat there and watched as everything I knew turned its back on me. I screamed for help and none came. But now I work for stabilization. You know this. I believe part of that stabilization is to help all who need it, if you can. If you are capable of helping others and instead push that aside, you can count yourself worse than those you are fighting.

[CMP]

Atramor sniffed the odd brew, and stowed it in his cloak.

"Thanks, Cronk...s'pose the important thing is we beat the crap outta them."

He glanced towards the counter of supplies, and picked up a Grating Stone, examining it.

"Could ya' do 60 gold for this? Can't imagine it's too much of a stretch, I nearly just died savin' your megablocks..."

Edited January 4, 2013 by CallMePie

[Flipz]

Arthur give Rone a funny look. "You and I seek similar things, I think, merely in different forms."

Arthur sighs. "Sometimes pursuing destiny is painful. It has been so in my past, and I always thought it would be in my future, but somehow I didn't expect it to hit me so hard. I am still so weak in my craft. A mature user of Chaos would ride with the eddies of fate, be able to take disaster in stride...that is, after all, the whole point of the philosophy. And yet...I feel so...so powerless. And still to know, that, in the end, I must face her? That I, and I alone, am responsible for the redemption of all of Chaos, in the eyes of my supposed 'friends,' in the eyes of the world? I walk a lonely road, the only one that I have ever known. I don't know where it goes, but I'm the only one, and I walk alone. My path is an empty street upon the boulevard of broken dreams; all the while, the city sleeps in its ignorance, and I'm the only one, and I walk alone."

"Many people are bothered by their...'inner darkness', their 'shadow side'. The part of them they think is negative. But that's the thing: so-called 'negative' aspects aren't in themselves good or bad; they're just...there. Natural. It's what we do with them that counts. As for me...my shadow's the only thing that walks beside me. My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating. Sometimes I'd wish someone out there would find me, and 'till then I'd walk alone. But now..." the Sorcerer looks to Alexis. "I've finally found someone who's happy to take me as I am, someone I can care about without fearing she'll rip my heart out, literally OR figuratively...and all I do is worry, and cry, and tear myself up with guilt and fear and anguish. I embraced Chaos to get away from judgement...especially self-judgement...so why am I still trapped in it?"

Edited January 4, 2013 by Flipz