Heroica RPG - Quest #70: The Syndicate

[Kintobor]

"I can her you alright. Keep talking, I've already hit emotional rock bottom. You're only digging yourself a deeper grave the way you're going."

Karie was ready for the ensuing battle.

[Endgame]

"Hopefully things will begin to look up after this entire fiasco is said and done, ma chérie."

[Flipz]

"I'd recommend our allies to take some consumables, otherwise I, too, am ready for battle."

Edited July 6, 2013 by Flipz

[Kintobor]

"Thanks, Masson, I hope so too."

Karie gave Masson a soft smile before getting her mind back into the oncoming fight.

[Endgame]

QM Note: Flipz is on personal leave, likely for the rest of the quest. Could someone control his actions in battle?

Briar chuckles as he advances on the group of 10, the opposition's larger side still not intimidating him.

"Lets rumble!"

The lietunant chuckles as he slashes through the air with his battle axe, adopting a fighting position. His two cohorts do the same, joining their superior officer in battle: despite being outclassed by a longshot. They all remove a flask from their uniforms, gluggling down cocktails of consumables in order to give themselves an edge.

Prepare For Battle!

"I'll bury you!"

Wolfgang Lieutenant Briar, Level 48 Humanoid *Hastened!* *Confused! 3 rounds remaining* *Plagued! 3 rounds remaining*

HP: 900/900

SP: 7

Immune to Blindness and Sealing!

Specials:

Battleaxe Barrage: All heroes take damage equal to their level +4, disregarding row.

Burning Remark: Briar insults the hero, Inspiring himself and doubling his current HP. (Cannot exceed 900.) The hero who rolled Special damage is Enraged for 3 rounds by the insult. Usable only once, and then is removed from the Specials list.

Double Dose: Takes two swigs from his flask, allowing him to get two positive effects next round instead of one. Cannot have two of the same positive effects.

Special decided by die roll.

Passive Specials:

Indulgence: Briar takes a swig from his flask at the end of every round. He becomes either Encouraged, hastened, or Lucky for one round. Can only have one positive effect at a time, unless under the effects of Double Dose.

Drops:

60 gold, Double Rainbow

"Heh heh heh..."

Wolfgang Goon A, Level 27 54 Humanoid *Encouraged!*

HP: 400/400

SP: 4

Specials:

Double Slash: The Wolfgang Goon hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for damage equal to his level (disregarding SP), and hits that same hero again at the end of the next round also for damage equal to his level (disregarding Row).

Double Dose: Takes two swigs from his flask, allowing him to get two positive effects next round instead of one. Cannot have two of the same positive effects.

Specials decided by die roll.

Passive Specials:

Indulgence: Briar takes a swig from his flask at the end of every round. He becomes either Encouraged, hastened, or Lucky for one round. Can only have one positive effect at a time, unless under the effects of Double Dose.

Drops:

20 gold, Pixie Dust

"Heh heh heh..."

Wolfgang Goon B, Level 27 Humanoid *Lucky!*

HP: 350/350

SP: 4

Specials:

Smashing Blow: The Wolfgang Goon swing shis massive sword downwards, doing 30 damage to the hero who rolled Special Damage and cutting their SP in half for the rest of the battle.

Double Dose: Takes two swigs from his flask, allowing him to get two positive effects next round instead of one. Cannot have two of the same positive effects.

Specials decided by die roll.

Passive Specials:

Indulgence: Briar takes a swig from his flask at the end of every round. He becomes either Encouraged, hastened, or Lucky for one round. Can only have one positive effect at a time, unless under the effects of Double Dose.

Drops:

20 gold, Seventh Heaven

The Party:

Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher)

46 Years Old, Human, Level 26 Paladin *Immune to Fragile, Sleep and Weakened* *Encouraged!*

Power: 40 (+5**)

Defense: 12

Health: 48/48 (+3*)

Ether: 13/25

Gold: 108

Equipment: Scupperer (Great Sword, WP: 11, Darkness Fire, causes Bleeding Effect for 5 Damage until remedied or healed to full health, permanently Deadly Envenomed) Round Metal Shield (SP: 7), Counterstrike Gloves (On Free Hits, Deals damage to enemy equal to Boomingham's level), Heavy Armor (SP: 5, Immunity to Fragile), Tome of Affluence (Generates 10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle, immunity to sleep and weakened, accessory) ****Pseudo's Blessing's Blessing (Not an Artifact, +4 Power)

Inventory: Frozen Saber (Great Sword, WP: 9, Light Ice, stunned effect), Bedroll, Mead, Fire Brandy (Encouraged, Immunity to Ice), Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Lens of Speed Reading (Accessory, Allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action. Suitable for scroll users.), Scroll of Recklessness (Encouraged and Fragile for rest of battle, 5 ether, 50/50 chance), Scroll of Blindness, 1 Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragility, Scroll of Sealing, Garnet, Sapphire, Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (+4 to Power, -6 to Ether), Hamantasch (consumable, lucky + blessed effects upon consumption for the length of one battle), Admantite Shard, Remedy, Seventh Heaven, Tonic, Milk, Emergency Essence, Mead

Debts: 128 Gold Arthur, 1 gold Docken, 75 gold Sorrow

Arthur Justus Regulus VII (played by Flipz), Level 26 Sorcerer, 21-year-old male Human *Immune to Sealed* [ Currently in: Quest #70: The Syndicate] *Encouraged* *Lucky!*

Power: 39 (25 + WP:13)

Health: 38/38 (Basic Health: 5 + Level Bonus: 25 + Class Boost: 4 + Permanent Boost: 4*)

Ether: 21/36 (Basic Ether: 5 + Level Bonus: 25 + Class Boost: 1 + Robe of the Archmagi: 5)

Defense: 3 (Robe of the Archmagi)

Gold: 1480 (Owed 128 gold by Boomingham; owed 50 gold by Grimwald Gjinko; owed 70 gold by En Sabah Nur,)

Equipment: Unlucky Horseshoe (WP:13, retrievable, causes Jinxed-effect; throwing weapon), Robe of the Archmagi (Bodywear, SP:3, Max Ether +5, Immune to Sealed), Overkill Gloves, Marksman's Monocle

Inventory:

Weapons: Sir Roderick's Sword (WP:12, Longsword), Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7, 50% chance of Fleeing upon being KO'd; suitable for Mages and Clerics), Hollow Blade Dagger (WP:6, dagger, hollow-blade, contains an Elixir), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light-Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear; unsuitable)

Artifacts: Shackles of War (Accessory, Prevents anyone from fleeing battles), Cloak of Deception (Backwear, Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent), Ancient Crown (Headwear, First successful strike of battle deals Cursed-effect), Jester's Hat (Headwear, Wearer may choose to gain one immunity from targeted enemy), Stingy Gloves, Lens of Speed Reading

Gems: Opal (Ice), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Diamond (Light), Garnet (Earth),

Tools: Bedroll, Telescope, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Magic Compass

Scrolls: Scroll of Blindness, 2x Scroll of Sealing (1x Lent to De'kra), Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, 2x Scroll of Frailty (1x Lent to Nyx), Scroll of Armor Sundering (Reduces target’s SP by 5 and has a 50/50 chance of success), Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the Badly Poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether), Scroll of Luck (Grants target the Lucky-effect for one battle. Costs 10 ether.), Scroll of Weakening,

Consumables: Grand Potion x11, Remedy x9, Elixir x4, Nostrum, Smelling Salts x 3, Mead, Jinxy Juice x2, Ether Core, Noxious Venom (When used on a weapon, the weapon deals the Badly Poisoned effect for the duration of the battle and the Confused effect for the next three rounds, for the duration of one battle.), Zoot's Plaything, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Tesla Bomb, Grand Tonic, Double Rainbow, Bright Polish, Exterlate x2, Tonic, Emergency Essence,

Arnulf Bishop (Shoker86) *Immune to Fragile!* *Encouraged!* *Inspired!*

30 yrs old male human Rogue

Level 12.5

Power: 22 (12+9+1)

Defense: 4

Health: 15/18 30/38 (7+11)

Gold: 186

Equipment: Chromoid Drill (Dagger, WP: 9, succesful hits drop enemy's SP by 1.), Emerald Hood (SP: 4, Immunity to Fragile), Sticky Gloves

Inventory: Leather Armor(SP:1), 4 Potions, 2 Venoms, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, 1 Mead, Smelling Salts, Mulled Wine, Remedy x2, Tricorne (SP:3), Cheesy Dagger (WP:8, Double damage to vermin), Topaz

Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. *Inspired!*

Unknown age male human ranger

Level 12.5

Power: 20

Health: 16/17 32/34

Gold: 120

Equipment: Aquabow (WP: 7, Water-elemental), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows), Syndicate Cowl (SP: 2, Immune to Doomed effect),

Inventory: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone, Nostrum x2, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion x4, Remedy x4, Gentleman's Hat (SP: 1, suitable for men, headgear. The wearer has a 1/2 chance to not be affected by Asleep.), Venom, Ice Bomb, Grand Potion, Bow(WP:5), Mead x2, White Marksman's Hat - (⅙ chance of Assassination vs. Flying monsters; Headwear) Scarf of Misfortune (Accessory, Wearer deals the Jinxed effect on every third round)

"It would seem the end is near..."

Nevron Utral, Level 14.5 Rogue

HP: 20/20

Power: 21

SP: 1

Equipment: Standard Issue Rapier (WP: 7), Gallant Gauntlets (SP: 1, Handwear. User has a 1/6 chance to become Encouraged at the start of every battle.)

Inventory: Trial Brew, Soma, 30 gold, Remedy

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintobor) *Inspired!* *Encouraged!*

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 15

Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6)

Health: 20/21 40/42

Gold: 321

Defence: 0

Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), Lover's Locket (Protects from enamoured effect), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear)

Inventory: Mead, Remedy (1), Venom (1), Smoke bomb (1), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1),, Topaz, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Nostrum, Mulled Wine, Leather Armor (Bodywear, SP: 1), Masson's Photo, Entry 11

"Onwards."

Masson Cour, Level 50 Paragon *Encouraged* *Lucky!*

HP: 105/105

SP: 12

Equipment: Syndicate Cape (SP: 12, usable only by Masson), Spare Dagger (WP: 8)

Inventory: Mead, Nostrum, Smelling Salts

"Some action!"

Octavyn Scelin, Level 25 Rogue

HP: 32/32

SP: 4

Equipment: Lesser Syndicate Cape (SP: 4, usable only by Octavyn), Corseque (WP: 14)

Inventory: Nostrum, Neutralizer

"Briar's waiting."

Syndicate Elite (Black), Level 15 Rogue *Immune to Doomed!*

HP: 22/22

SP: 2

Equipment: Syndicate Cowl (SP: 2, immunity to Doomed), Twin Renders (WP: 5, Dual Strike)

Inventory: Potion

"Long live the Syndicate!"

Syndicate Elite (Silver), Level 14 Rogue *Immune to Doomed!*

HP: 21/21

SP: 2

Equipment: Syndicate Cowl (SP: 2, immunity to Doomed), Spear (WP: 11)

Inventory: Potion

Edited July 7, 2013 by Endgame

[Zepher]

"Syndicate, take on the mustached man. Arthur, boy-o, if you and Em wouldn't mind dealing with the chap with the patch on his head, that'd be perfect. If you want to toss a blindness spell at the two lackeys, I'd appreciate that as well. Karie, Arnulf, you and I are taking out the big boy. Nevron, hang back for now."

Boomingham attacks Briar from the back row.

Battle Order

Boomingham

Masson

Karie

Arthur

Arthur

Octavyn

Syndicate Elites

Arnulf

Em

Nevron

[Shoker86]

"Sure thing lord Boomingham" Arnulf attacks Blondie from front row

[Kintobor]

OOC: I guess Zepher should take over for Arthur, since he is Party leader, as well as Nevron. I'll handle the Syndicate members, if that's alright with everyone. As well, how much health do the elites have?

"Alright, Boomingham!"

Karie attacks Brier from the back row.

Masson attacks Goon B, front row.

Octavyn attacks Goon B, front row.

Syndicate Elite (Silver) attacks Goon B, back row.

Syndicate Elite (Black) attacks Goon B, back row.

If Goon B is knocked out, the Syndicate Elites do nothing.

Edited July 7, 2013 by Kintobor

[Endgame]

QM Note: My bad: They have 22 (black) / 21 (Silver) HP.

[Emjajoas]

Em draws back his bow and fires at Wolfgang Goon A from the back row.

[Endgame]

"So, Mr. Traitor, certain you're not willing to join up with the Wolfgang?"

"After you sold us out to them and nearly got us killed?! Never!"

Briar's voice adopts a sarcastic drawl, mocking Nevron with every syllable.

"What, I simply reported you folks back to the owners of the drugs you snatched! I did the right thing!"

Nevron averts his eyes for a few moments.

"We took that case of drugs off the street because we were teens, Briar. Bent on giving our parents olcers. How were we suppsoed to know it belonged to the Wolfgang?

Besdies, you were the idiot in our group that not only got caught by the Wolfgang, but also decided to sell us out for your own safety! They sent hitmen after the rest of us! I nearly got killed - some of the other friends in our group were not so fortunate. Do you even care that your own cowardice injured and killed some of your - our - friends?!"

"Not really. After that whole incident, you became some sort of "hero" bent on "justice". Hah! Don't make me laugh! You think you're making a differnece?! You're a no-rnaker who is spending his days feeding rumors to your side, while I'm shooting up through the ranks of the Wolfgang. Who do you you think chose better, eh, old friend?"

Nevron replies with a grim tone, drawing his rapier.

"I think I did, Briar. Know why. "old friend"? Because I'll still be doing good for Eubric, while you'll spend your years inside a small cell for your little crime stint. I'll lock you up, Briar. Make no mistake about it."

"Hah! Ulric will thank me for wiping fools like you off of the face of Olegaia!"

Round One of the Syndicate with the Syndicate Battle!

>Boomingham VS Briar (back): Special Damage (Burning Remark: No confusion, Inspires himself... Health is already at maximum. Boomingham's special guard kicks in.)

>Masson VS Wolfgang Goon B (front): Shield: Veni Vidi Vici (8+50=58x2=116 damage to all enemies - Sentinel raised)

>Karie VS Briar (back): Damage (48/2=24 damage, no dodge)

>Arthur casts Blindness on Wolfgang Goon A (back): Failure!

>Arthur casts Blindness on Wolfgang Goon A (back): Failure!

>Octavyn VS Wolfgang Goon B (front): Miss Damage (27-4=23 damage)

>Syndicate Elite (Black) VS Wolfgang Goon B (back): Shield Shield (5x3=15+15=30x2=60/2=30-4=26 damage)

>Syndicate Elite (Silver) VS Wolfgang Goon B (back): Critical Hit Miss

>Arnulf VS Briar (front): Hit (12+9=21x2=42-7=35 damage, -1 SP to Briar)

>Em VS Wolfgang Goon A (back): Critical Hit (7x2=14+12=26+1=27-4=23 damage)

>Nevron does nothing

>Free Hits: Briar VS Boomingham: Confused! 48-6=42 damage to self

>Briar: Becomes Encouraged

>Wolfgang Goon A: Becomes Lucky

>Wolfgang Goon B: Becomes Encouraged

The party begins their all out assault. The ten versus three battle swings in the party's favor: a few get hurt, but the two lesser goons are severely injured as Masson rushes into the fight. With just a dagger he manages to strike every foe for heavy damage. He effortlessly dodges the frenzied swings of the mustached goon, driving his thumb into his solar plexus. He parries the metal headed goon's twin daggers with his own, disarming him and getting in a good shot. He makes his toiwards Briar, the lieutenant swinging his axe into the ground. It gets stuck, Masson jumping on top of the weapon and vaulting off of it. he inks his dagger into the thug's shoulder, Briar staggering back from the mighty attack. With his barrage of perfectly calculated attacks done, Masson steps in front of the party.

"Keep it up. Anyone hurt? How about you, ma cherie?"

"How the flaming megabluck did the paragon do that...?!"

Wolfgang Lieutenant Briar, Level 48 96 Humanoid *Encouraged!* *Confused! 2 rounds remaining* *Plagued! 2 rounds remaining* *Inspired!*

HP: 699/900

SP: 5

Immune to Blindness and Sealing!

Specials:

Battleaxe Barrage: All heroes take damage equal to their level +4, disregarding row.

Double Dose: Takes two swigs from his flask, allowing him to get two positive effects next round instead of one. Cannot have two of the same positive effects.

Special decided by die roll.

Passive Specials:

Indulgence: Briar takes a swig from his flask at the end of every round. He becomes either Encouraged, hastened, or Lucky for one round. Can only have one positive effect at a time, unless under the effects of Double Dose.

Drops:

60 gold, Double Rainbow

"Ain't it great when fortune smells on ya?"

Wolfgang Goon A, Level 27 Humanoid *Lucky!*

HP: 265/400

SP: 4

Specials:

Double Slash: The Wolfgang Goon hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for damage equal to his level (disregarding SP), and hits that same hero again at the end of the next round also for damage equal to his level (disregarding Row).

Double Dose: Takes two swigs from his flask, allowing him to get two positive effects next round instead of one. Cannot have two of the same positive effects.

Specials decided by die roll.

Passive Specials:

Indulgence: Briar takes a swig from his flask at the end of every round. He becomes either Encouraged, hastened, or Lucky for one round. Can only have one positive effect at a time, unless under the effects of Double Dose.

Drops:

20 gold, Pixie Dust

"This... isn't looking good...!"

Wolfgang Goon B, Level 27 Humanoid *Encouraged!*

HP: 212/350

SP: 4

Specials:

Smashing Blow: The Wolfgang Goon swings his massive sword downwards, doing 30 damage to the hero who rolled Special Damage and cutting their SP in half for the rest of the battle.

Double Dose: Takes two swigs from his flask, allowing him to get two positive effects next round instead of one. Cannot have two of the same positive effects.

Specials decided by die roll.

Passive Specials:

Indulgence: Briar takes a swig from his flask at the end of every round. He becomes either Encouraged, hastened, or Lucky for one round. Can only have one positive effect at a time, unless under the effects of Double Dose.

Drops:

20 gold, Seventh Heaven

The Party:

Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher)

46 Years Old, Human, Level 26 Paladin *Immune to Fragile, Sleep and Weakened* *Encouraged!*

Power: 40 (+5**)

Defense: 12

Health: 48/48 (+3*)

Ether: 13/25

Gold: 108

Equipment: Scupperer (Great Sword, WP: 11, Darkness Fire, causes Bleeding Effect for 5 Damage until remedied or healed to full health, permanently Deadly Envenomed) Round Metal Shield (SP: 7), Counterstrike Gloves (On Free Hits, Deals damage to enemy equal to Boomingham's level), Heavy Armor (SP: 5, Immunity to Fragile), Tome of Affluence (Generates 10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle, immunity to sleep and weakened, accessory) ****Pseudo's Blessing's Blessing (Not an Artifact, +4 Power)

Inventory: Frozen Saber (Great Sword, WP: 9, Light Ice, stunned effect), Bedroll, Mead, Fire Brandy (Encouraged, Immunity to Ice), Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Lens of Speed Reading (Accessory, Allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action. Suitable for scroll users.), Scroll of Recklessness (Encouraged and Fragile for rest of battle, 5 ether, 50/50 chance), Scroll of Blindness, 1 Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragility, Scroll of Sealing, Garnet, Sapphire, Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (+4 to Power, -6 to Ether), Hamantasch (consumable, lucky + blessed effects upon consumption for the length of one battle), Admantite Shard, Remedy, Seventh Heaven, Tonic, Milk, Emergency Essence, Mead

Debts: 128 Gold Arthur, 1 gold Docken, 75 gold Sorrow

Arthur Justus Regulus VII (played by Flipz), Level 26 Sorcerer, 21-year-old male Human *Immune to Sealed* [ Currently in: Quest #70: The Syndicate] *Encouraged* *Lucky!*

Power: 39 (25 + WP:13)

Health: 38/38 (Basic Health: 5 + Level Bonus: 25 + Class Boost: 4 + Permanent Boost: 4*)

Ether: 19/36 (Basic Ether: 5 + Level Bonus: 25 + Class Boost: 1 + Robe of the Archmagi: 5)

Defense: 3 (Robe of the Archmagi)

Gold: 1480 (Owed 128 gold by Boomingham; owed 50 gold by Grimwald Gjinko; owed 70 gold by En Sabah Nur,)

Equipment: Unlucky Horseshoe (WP:13, retrievable, causes Jinxed-effect; throwing weapon), Robe of the Archmagi (Bodywear, SP:3, Max Ether +5, Immune to Sealed), Overkill Gloves, Marksman's Monocle

Inventory:

Weapons: Sir Roderick's Sword (WP:12, Longsword), Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7, 50% chance of Fleeing upon being KO'd; suitable for Mages and Clerics), Hollow Blade Dagger (WP:6, dagger, hollow-blade, contains an Elixir), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light-Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear; unsuitable)

Artifacts: Shackles of War (Accessory, Prevents anyone from fleeing battles), Cloak of Deception (Backwear, Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent), Ancient Crown (Headwear, First successful strike of battle deals Cursed-effect), Jester's Hat (Headwear, Wearer may choose to gain one immunity from targeted enemy), Stingy Gloves, Lens of Speed Reading

Gems: Opal (Ice), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Diamond (Light), Garnet (Earth),

Tools: Bedroll, Telescope, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Magic Compass

Scrolls: Scroll of Blindness, 2x Scroll of Sealing (1x Lent to De'kra), Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, 2x Scroll of Frailty (1x Lent to Nyx), Scroll of Armor Sundering (Reduces target’s SP by 5 and has a 50/50 chance of success), Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the Badly Poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether), Scroll of Luck (Grants target the Lucky-effect for one battle. Costs 10 ether.), Scroll of Weakening,

Consumables: Grand Potion x11, Remedy x9, Elixir x4, Nostrum, Smelling Salts x 3, Mead, Jinxy Juice x2, Ether Core, Noxious Venom (When used on a weapon, the weapon deals the Badly Poisoned effect for the duration of the battle and the Confused effect for the next three rounds, for the duration of one battle.), Zoot's Plaything, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Tesla Bomb, Grand Tonic, Double Rainbow, Bright Polish, Exterlate x2, Tonic, Emergency Essence,

Arnulf Bishop (Shoker86) *Immune to Fragile!* *Encouraged!* *Inspired!*

30 yrs old male human Rogue

Level 12.5

Power: 22 (12+9+1)

Defense: 4

Health: 15/18 30/38 (7+11)

Gold: 186

Equipment: Chromoid Drill (Dagger, WP: 9, succesful hits drop enemy's SP by 1.), Emerald Hood (SP: 4, Immunity to Fragile), Sticky Gloves

Inventory: Leather Armor(SP:1), 4 Potions, 2 Venoms, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, 1 Mead, Smelling Salts, Mulled Wine, Remedy x2, Tricorne (SP:3), Cheesy Dagger (WP:8, Double damage to vermin), Topaz

Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. *Inspired!*

Unknown age male human ranger

Level 12.5

Power: 20

Health: 16/17 32/34

Gold: 120

Equipment: Aquabow (WP: 7, Water-elemental), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows), Syndicate Cowl (SP: 2, Immune to Doomed effect),

Inventory: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone, Nostrum x2, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion x4, Remedy x4, Gentleman's Hat (SP: 1, suitable for men, headgear. The wearer has a 1/2 chance to not be affected by Asleep.), Venom, Ice Bomb, Grand Potion, Bow(WP:5), Mead x2, White Marksman's Hat - (⅙ chance of Assassination vs. Flying monsters; Headwear) Scarf of Misfortune (Accessory, Wearer deals the Jinxed effect on every third round)

"It would seem the end is near..."

Nevron Utral, Level 14.5 Rogue

HP: 20/20

Power: 21

SP: 1

Equipment: Standard Issue Rapier (WP: 7), Gallant Gauntlets (SP: 1, Handwear. User has a 1/6 chance to become Encouraged at the start of every battle.)

Inventory: Trial Brew, Soma, 30 gold, Remedy

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintobor) *Inspired!* *Encouraged!*

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 15

Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6)

Health: 20/21 16/42

Gold: 321

Defence: 0

Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), Lover's Locket (Protects from enamoured effect), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear)

Inventory: Mead, Remedy (1), Venom (1), Smoke bomb (1), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1),, Topaz, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Nostrum, Mulled Wine, Leather Armor (Bodywear, SP: 1), Masson's Photo, Entry 11

"This shouldn't take too much longer."

Masson Cour, Level 50 Paragon *Encouraged* *Lucky!*

HP: 105/105

SP: 12

Equipment: Syndicate Cape (SP: 12, usable only by Masson), Spare Dagger (WP: 8)

Inventory: Mead, Nostrum, Smelling Salts

"Urgh. Got a bit cocky, there."

Octavyn Scelin, Level 25 Rogue

HP: 9/32

SP: 4

Equipment: Lesser Syndicate Cape (SP: 4, usable only by Octavyn), Corseque (WP: 14)

Inventory: Nostrum, Neutralizer

"Heh! Skills are as sharp as ever..."

Syndicate Elite (Black), Level 15 Rogue *Immune to Doomed!*

HP: 22/22

SP: 2

Equipment: Syndicate Cowl (SP: 2, immunity to Doomed), Twin Renders (WP: 5, Dual Strike)

Inventory: Potion

"Hm..."

Syndicate Elite (Silver), Level 14 Rogue *Immune to Doomed!*

HP: 21/21

SP: 2

Equipment: Syndicate Cowl (SP: 2, immunity to Doomed), Spear (WP: 11)

Inventory: Potion

Edited July 8, 2013 by Endgame

[Shoker86]

"Blondie, ready for another round?" Arnulf repeats his action unless said otherwise

[Emjajoas]

"Octavyn," Em calls from the back row, tossing the gold-clad Syndicate member a potion. "Heal up."

[Endgame]

"Woah there! Masson set us up a barrier - we're impervious to damage this round. Lets take advanatge of that, shall we?"

[Kintobor]

"Masson, heal up Octavyn after this round. I can deal with this for now."

Same actions as before.

[Emjajoas]

Em nods to Octavyn and fires at Goon A from the back row instead.

[Zepher]

Boomingham swings silently at Briar.

OoC: Did you roll for special guard? Could I see the roll in the future if so? Same Battle Order!

[Endgame]

QM Note: My bad, I forgot Paladins had that! I rolled for it and you are no longer enraged. However, since Veni Vidi Vici puts up a Sentinel, I'll move up anyone who can attack from the front to the front, Boomingham included.

"I'm sorry, Karie, but I don't have anything to heal Octavyn with next round."

Round One of the Syndicate with the Syndicate Battle!

>Boomingham VS Briar (front): Critical Hit (11x2=22+26=48x4=192-5=187 damage)

>Masson VS Wolfgang Goon B (front): Special Damage Critical Hit (8x3=24+50=74x2=148-4=144 damage)

>Karie VS Briar (front): Special Damage (No confusion. Battleaxe Barrage - nothing happens!)

>Arthur casts Blindness on Wolfgang Goon A (back): Failure!

>Arthur casts Blindness on Wolfgang Goon A (back): Success!

>Octavyn VS Wolfgang Goon B (front): Shield: Mug (14x3=42+25=77 damage)

>Syndicate Elite (Black) VS Wolfgang Goon A (front): Shield Hit (5+15=20x2=40-4=36 damage)

>Syndicate Elite (Silver) VS Wolfgang Goon A (front): Special Damage Damage (Nothing happens)

>Arnulf VS Briar (front): Hit (9+12=21x2=42-5=37 damage, -1 SP)

>Em VS Wolfgang Goon A (back): Critical Hit Special Damage (Double Dose)

>Nevron does nothing

>Briar: Becomes Hastened

>Wolfgang Goon A: Becomes Hastened and Encouraged

The battle rages on, the party whittling their opposition down to fatal straits. However, there are a few missteps - Briar brings down his battleaxe, nearly hitting Karie - however, Masson rushes in, catching the axe as it falls down. Massson wrenches it out Briar's of hands and throws it, the axe slamming into the wall and clattering to the ground.

"I would advise you don't try that again, Briar."

One of the wolfgang goons is knockedd unconscious, but the other rolls out of the way of Em's attack, taking a double dose.

The battle rages on!

"Hnrgh. This can't be happening...!"

Wolfgang Lieutenant Briar, Level 48 Humanoid *Hastened!* *Confused! 1 rounds remaining* *Plagued! 1 rounds remaining* *Inspired!*

HP: 460/900

SP: 3

Immune to Blindness and Sealing!

Specials:

Battleaxe Barrage: All heroes take damage equal to their level +4, disregarding row.

Double Dose: Takes two swigs from his flask, allowing him to get two positive effects next round instead of one. Cannot have two of the same positive effects.

Special decided by die roll.

Passive Specials:

Indulgence: Briar takes a swig from his flask at the end of every round. He becomes either Encouraged, hastened, or Lucky for one round. Can only have one positive effect at a time, unless under the effects of Double Dose.

Drops:

60 gold, Double Rainbow

"MAN I feel good!"

Wolfgang Goon A, Level 27 54 Humanoid *Encouraged!* *Hastened!* *Blind! 3 rounds remaining*

HP: 229/400

SP: 4

Specials:

Double Slash: The Wolfgang Goon hits the hero who rolled Special Damage for damage equal to his level (disregarding SP), and hits that same hero again at the end of the next round also for damage equal to his level (disregarding Row).

Double Dose: Takes two swigs from his flask, allowing him to get two positive effects next round instead of one. Cannot have two of the same positive effects.

Specials decided by die roll.

Passive Specials:

Indulgence: Briar takes a swig from his flask at the end of every round. He becomes either Encouraged, hastened, or Lucky for one round. Can only have one positive effect at a time, unless under the effects of Double Dose.

Drops:

20 gold, Pixie Dust

The Party:

Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher)

46 Years Old, Human, Level 26 Paladin *Immune to Fragile, Sleep and Weakened* *Encouraged!*

Power: 40 (+5**)

Defense: 12

Health: 48/48 (+3*)

Ether: 13/25

Gold: 108

Equipment: Scupperer (Great Sword, WP: 11, Darkness Fire, causes Bleeding Effect for 5 Damage until remedied or healed to full health, permanently Deadly Envenomed) Round Metal Shield (SP: 7), Counterstrike Gloves (On Free Hits, Deals damage to enemy equal to Boomingham's level), Heavy Armor (SP: 5, Immunity to Fragile), Tome of Affluence (Generates 10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle, immunity to sleep and weakened, accessory) ****Pseudo's Blessing's Blessing (Not an Artifact, +4 Power)

Inventory: Frozen Saber (Great Sword, WP: 9, Light Ice, stunned effect), Bedroll, Mead, Fire Brandy (Encouraged, Immunity to Ice), Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Lens of Speed Reading (Accessory, Allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action. Suitable for scroll users.), Scroll of Recklessness (Encouraged and Fragile for rest of battle, 5 ether, 50/50 chance), Scroll of Blindness, 1 Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragility, Scroll of Sealing, Garnet, Sapphire, Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (+4 to Power, -6 to Ether), Hamantasch (consumable, lucky + blessed effects upon consumption for the length of one battle), Admantite Shard, Remedy, Seventh Heaven, Tonic, Milk, Emergency Essence, Mead

Debts: 128 Gold Arthur, 1 gold Docken, 75 gold Sorrow

Arthur Justus Regulus VII (played by Flipz), Level 26 Sorcerer, 21-year-old male Human *Immune to Sealed* [ Currently in: Quest #70: The Syndicate] *Encouraged* *Lucky!*

Power: 39 (25 + WP:13)

Health: 38/38 (Basic Health: 5 + Level Bonus: 25 + Class Boost: 4 + Permanent Boost: 4*)

Ether: 17/36 (Basic Ether: 5 + Level Bonus: 25 + Class Boost: 1 + Robe of the Archmagi: 5)

Defense: 3 (Robe of the Archmagi)

Gold: 1480 (Owed 128 gold by Boomingham; owed 50 gold by Grimwald Gjinko; owed 70 gold by En Sabah Nur,)

Equipment: Unlucky Horseshoe (WP:13, retrievable, causes Jinxed-effect; throwing weapon), Robe of the Archmagi (Bodywear, SP:3, Max Ether +5, Immune to Sealed), Overkill Gloves, Marksman's Monocle

Inventory:

Weapons: Sir Roderick's Sword (WP:12, Longsword), Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7, 50% chance of Fleeing upon being KO'd; suitable for Mages and Clerics), Hollow Blade Dagger (WP:6, dagger, hollow-blade, contains an Elixir), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light-Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear; unsuitable)

Artifacts: Shackles of War (Accessory, Prevents anyone from fleeing battles), Cloak of Deception (Backwear, Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent), Ancient Crown (Headwear, First successful strike of battle deals Cursed-effect), Jester's Hat (Headwear, Wearer may choose to gain one immunity from targeted enemy), Stingy Gloves, Lens of Speed Reading

Gems: Opal (Ice), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Diamond (Light), Garnet (Earth),

Tools: Bedroll, Telescope, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Magic Compass

Scrolls: Scroll of Blindness, 2x Scroll of Sealing (1x Lent to De'kra), Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, 2x Scroll of Frailty (1x Lent to Nyx), Scroll of Armor Sundering (Reduces target’s SP by 5 and has a 50/50 chance of success), Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the Badly Poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether), Scroll of Luck (Grants target the Lucky-effect for one battle. Costs 10 ether.), Scroll of Weakening,

Consumables: Grand Potion x11, Remedy x9, Elixir x4, Nostrum, Smelling Salts x 3, Mead, Jinxy Juice x2, Ether Core, Noxious Venom (When used on a weapon, the weapon deals the Badly Poisoned effect for the duration of the battle and the Confused effect for the next three rounds, for the duration of one battle.), Zoot's Plaything, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Tesla Bomb, Grand Tonic, Double Rainbow, Bright Polish, Exterlate x2, Tonic, Emergency Essence,

Arnulf Bishop (Shoker86) *Immune to Fragile!* *Encouraged!* *Inspired!*

30 yrs old male human Rogue

Level 12.5

Power: 22 (12+9+1)

Defense: 4

Health: 15/18 30/38 (7+11)

Gold: 186

Equipment: Chromoid Drill (Dagger, WP: 9, succesful hits drop enemy's SP by 1.), Emerald Hood (SP: 4, Immunity to Fragile), Sticky Gloves

Inventory: Leather Armor(SP:1), 4 Potions, 2 Venoms, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, 1 Mead, Smelling Salts, Mulled Wine, Remedy x2, Tricorne (SP:3), Cheesy Dagger (WP:8, Double damage to vermin), Topaz

Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. *Inspired!*

Unknown age male human ranger

Level 12.5

Power: 20

Health: 16/17 32/34

Gold: 120

Equipment: Aquabow (WP: 7, Water-elemental), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows), Syndicate Cowl (SP: 2, Immune to Doomed effect),

Inventory: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone, Nostrum x2, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion x4, Remedy x4, Gentleman's Hat (SP: 1, suitable for men, headgear. The wearer has a 1/2 chance to not be affected by Asleep.), Venom, Ice Bomb, Grand Potion, Bow(WP:5), Mead x2, White Marksman's Hat - (⅙ chance of Assassination vs. Flying monsters; Headwear) Scarf of Misfortune (Accessory, Wearer deals the Jinxed effect on every third round)

"Lets end this, Briar!"

Nevron Utral, Level 14.5 Rogue

HP: 20/20

Power: 21

SP: 1

Equipment: Standard Issue Rapier (WP: 7), Gallant Gauntlets (SP: 1, Handwear. User has a 1/6 chance to become Encouraged at the start of every battle.)

Inventory: Trial Brew, Soma, 30 gold, Remedy

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintobor) *Inspired!* *Encouraged!*

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 15

Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6)

Health: 20/21 16/42

Gold: 321

Defence: 0

Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), Lover's Locket (Protects from enamoured effect), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear)

Inventory: Mead, Remedy (1), Venom (1), Smoke bomb (1), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1),, Topaz, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Nostrum, Mulled Wine, Leather Armor (Bodywear, SP: 1), Masson's Photo, Entry 11

"This shouldn't take too much longer."

Masson Cour, Level 50 Paragon *Encouraged* *Lucky!*

HP: 105/105

SP: 12

Equipment: Syndicate Cape (SP: 12, usable only by Masson), Spare Dagger (WP: 8)

Inventory: Mead, Nostrum, Smelling Salts

"Heh heh heh."

Octavyn Scelin, Level 25 Rogue

HP: 9/32

SP: 4

Equipment: Lesser Syndicate Cape (SP: 4, usable only by Octavyn), Corseque (WP: 14)

Inventory: Nostrum, Neutralizer

"Heh! Skills are as sharp as ever..."

Syndicate Elite (Black), Level 15 Rogue *Immune to Doomed!*

HP: 22/22

SP: 2

Equipment: Syndicate Cowl (SP: 2, immunity to Doomed), Twin Renders (WP: 5, Dual Strike)

Inventory: Potion

"Hm..."

Syndicate Elite (Silver), Level 14 Rogue *Immune to Doomed!*

HP: 21/21

SP: 2

Equipment: Syndicate Cowl (SP: 2, immunity to Doomed), Spear (WP: 11)

Inventory: Potion

[Kintobor]

Karie flinched as the axe came down. Surprisingly, nothing happened. Karie watched as Masson grabbed the axe from Brier and tossed it aside.

"Thanks, Masson. I guess I owe you one."

She looked herself over to ensure nothing had been cut off, still in disbelief.

"Me and Octavyn can't risk attacking without risking getting knocked out. I can get the two elites to heal us, but it won't be enough. Any ideas?"

[Endgame]

Masson's eyes remain locked to the battlefield, analyzing the foes before him while preparing to strike.

"Well, if I eventually end up working in joint effort with the Town Watch, heroics like that are probably going to end up being part of my day job."

Masson turned away from the battlefield, glancing at Karie. He speaks with sincerity:

"You don't need to owe my anything, Karie. After all, I think it's safe to say you've already saved me, ma chérie."

Edited July 8, 2013 by Endgame

[Shoker86]

Arnulf attacks blondie from back row

[Zepher]

Boomingham remains quiet, and swings at Blondie from the front row.

Arthur tries twice to seal Goon A, and then attacks twice unless he is hurt the first time, in which case he drinks a grand potion.

Nevron attacks Goon A from the front row.

Battle Order

Boomingham

Karie

Masson

Peon

Peon

Octayvn

Arthur

Arthur

Arnulf

Em

Nevron

[Emjajoas]

Em attacks Goon A from the back row.

[Kintobor]

"Boomingham, there's a good chance I'm going to be knocked out with the order you've picked. It would be wise to put the two elites above me so they can heal me and I can attack from the back row."

Syndicate Elite Silver heals Karie.

Syndicate Elite Black heals Octavyn.

If battle order stays the same, Karie does nothing. If battle order changes, Karie attacks Brier from the back row.

Masson attacks Goon B from the front row.

[Endgame]

Round Three of the Syndicate with the Syndicate Battle!

>Boomingham VS Briar (front): Hit (11+26=37x4=148-3=145 damage)

>Karie does nothing

>Masson VS Syndicate Goon A (front): Damage Shield: Veni Vidi Vici (8+50=58x2=116 damage to all enemies - Sentinel raised)

>Syndicate Elite Silver uses a potion on Karie (back)

>Syndicate Elite Black uses a potion on Octavyn (back)

>Octavyn VS Wolfgang Goon A (back): Shield: Mug (14x3=42+25=67/2=34-4=30 damage)

>Arthur casts Sealing on Wolfgang Goon A (back): Success!

>Arthur (Darkness) VS Wolfgang Goon A (back): Special Damage Hit (13+26=39x4=156-4=152 damage - 152-87=65 gold overkill)

>Arnulf VS Briar (back): Miss

>Em VS Briar (back): Critical Hit (7x2=14+1=15+12=27-2=25 damage)

>Nevron VS Briar (front): Shield: Mug (7x3=21+14=35-3=32 damage)

>Briar VS Boomingham (front): No confusion, 48-12=36 damage

>Briar: Remains Hastened

The party whittles down their enemies, Masson once again going on the defensive. This folly was just about over.

The battle rages on!

"N-no! HOW?"

Wolfgang Lieutenant Briar, Level 48 Humanoid *Hastened!* *Inspired!*

HP: 130/900

SP: 1

Immune to Blindness and Sealing!

Specials:

Battleaxe Barrage: All heroes take damage equal to their level +4, disregarding row.

Double Dose: Takes two swigs from his flask, allowing him to get two positive effects next round instead of one. Cannot have two of the same positive effects.

Special decided by die roll.

Passive Specials:

Indulgence: Briar takes a swig from his flask at the end of every round. He becomes either Encouraged, hastened, or Lucky for one round. Can only have one positive effect at a time, unless under the effects of Double Dose.

Drops:

60 gold, Double Rainbow

The Party:

Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher)

46 Years Old, Human, Level 26 Paladin *Immune to Fragile, Sleep and Weakened* *Encouraged!*

Power: 40 (+5**)

Defense: 12

Health: 12/48 (+3*)

Ether: 13/25

Gold: 118

Equipment: Scupperer (Great Sword, WP: 11, Darkness Fire, causes Bleeding Effect for 5 Damage until remedied or healed to full health, permanently Deadly Envenomed) Round Metal Shield (SP: 7), Counterstrike Gloves (On Free Hits, Deals damage to enemy equal to Boomingham's level), Heavy Armor (SP: 5, Immunity to Fragile), Tome of Affluence (Generates 10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle, immunity to sleep and weakened, accessory) ****Pseudo's Blessing's Blessing (Not an Artifact, +4 Power)

Inventory: Frozen Saber (Great Sword, WP: 9, Light Ice, stunned effect), Bedroll, Mead, Fire Brandy (Encouraged, Immunity to Ice), Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Lens of Speed Reading (Accessory, Allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action. Suitable for scroll users.), Scroll of Recklessness (Encouraged and Fragile for rest of battle, 5 ether, 50/50 chance), Scroll of Blindness, 1 Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragility, Scroll of Sealing, Garnet, Sapphire, Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (+4 to Power, -6 to Ether), Hamantasch (consumable, lucky + blessed effects upon consumption for the length of one battle), Admantite Shard, Remedy, Seventh Heaven, Tonic, Milk, Emergency Essence, Mead

Debts: 128 Gold Arthur, 1 gold Docken, 75 gold Sorrow

Arthur Justus Regulus VII (played by Flipz), Level 26 Sorcerer, 21-year-old male Human *Immune to Sealed* [ Currently in: Quest #70: The Syndicate] *Encouraged* *Lucky!*

Power: 39 (25 + WP:13)

Health: 38/38 (Basic Health: 5 + Level Bonus: 25 + Class Boost: 4 + Permanent Boost: 4*)

Ether: 17/36 (Basic Ether: 5 + Level Bonus: 25 + Class Boost: 1 + Robe of the Archmagi: 5)

Defense: 3 (Robe of the Archmagi)

Gold: 1544 (Owed 128 gold by Boomingham; owed 50 gold by Grimwald Gjinko; owed 70 gold by En Sabah Nur,)

Equipment: Unlucky Horseshoe (WP:13, retrievable, causes Jinxed-effect; throwing weapon), Robe of the Archmagi (Bodywear, SP:3, Max Ether +5, Immune to Sealed), Overkill Gloves, Marksman's Monocle

Inventory:

Weapons: Sir Roderick's Sword (WP:12, Longsword), Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7, 50% chance of Fleeing upon being KO'd; suitable for Mages and Clerics), Hollow Blade Dagger (WP:6, dagger, hollow-blade, contains an Elixir), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light-Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear; unsuitable)

Artifacts: Shackles of War (Accessory, Prevents anyone from fleeing battles), Cloak of Deception (Backwear, Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent), Ancient Crown (Headwear, First successful strike of battle deals Cursed-effect), Jester's Hat (Headwear, Wearer may choose to gain one immunity from targeted enemy), Stingy Gloves, Lens of Speed Reading

Gems: Opal (Ice), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Diamond (Light), Garnet (Earth),

Tools: Bedroll, Telescope, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Magic Compass

Scrolls: Scroll of Blindness, 2x Scroll of Sealing (1x Lent to De'kra), Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, 2x Scroll of Frailty (1x Lent to Nyx), Scroll of Armor Sundering (Reduces target’s SP by 5 and has a 50/50 chance of success), Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the Badly Poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether), Scroll of Luck (Grants target the Lucky-effect for one battle. Costs 10 ether.), Scroll of Weakening,

Consumables: Grand Potion x11, Remedy x9, Elixir x4, Nostrum, Smelling Salts x 3, Mead, Jinxy Juice x2, Ether Core, Noxious Venom (When used on a weapon, the weapon deals the Badly Poisoned effect for the duration of the battle and the Confused effect for the next three rounds, for the duration of one battle.), Zoot's Plaything, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Tesla Bomb, Grand Tonic, Double Rainbow, Bright Polish, Exterlate x2, Tonic, Emergency Essence,

Arnulf Bishop (Shoker86) *Immune to Fragile!* *Encouraged!* *Inspired!*

30 yrs old male human Rogue

Level 12.5

Power: 22 (12+9+1)

Defense: 4

Health: 15/18 30/38 (7+11)

Gold: 186

Equipment: Chromoid Drill (Dagger, WP: 9, succesful hits drop enemy's SP by 1.), Emerald Hood (SP: 4, Immunity to Fragile), Sticky Gloves

Inventory: Leather Armor(SP:1), 4 Potions, 2 Venoms, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, 1 Mead, Smelling Salts, Mulled Wine, Remedy x2, Tricorne (SP:3), Cheesy Dagger (WP:8, Double damage to vermin), Topaz

Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. *Inspired!*

Unknown age male human ranger

Level 12.5

Power: 20

Health: 16/17 32/34

Gold: 120

Equipment: Aquabow (WP: 7, Water-elemental), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows), Syndicate Cowl (SP: 2, Immune to Doomed effect),

Inventory: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone, Nostrum x2, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion x4, Remedy x4, Gentleman's Hat (SP: 1, suitable for men, headgear. The wearer has a 1/2 chance to not be affected by Asleep.), Venom, Ice Bomb, Grand Potion, Bow(WP:5), Mead x2, White Marksman's Hat - (⅙ chance of Assassination vs. Flying monsters; Headwear) Scarf of Misfortune (Accessory, Wearer deals the Jinxed effect on every third round)

"Lets end this, Briar!"

Nevron Utral, Level 14.5 Rogue

HP: 20/20

Power: 21

SP: 1

Equipment: Standard Issue Rapier (WP: 7), Gallant Gauntlets (SP: 1, Handwear. User has a 1/6 chance to become Encouraged at the start of every battle.)

Inventory: Trial Brew, Soma, 30 gold, Remedy

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintobor) *Inspired!* *Encouraged!*

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 15

Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6)

Health: 20/21 26/42

Gold: 321

Defence: 0

Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), Lover's Locket (Protects from enamoured effect), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear)

Inventory: Mead, Remedy (1), Venom (1), Smoke bomb (1), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1),, Topaz, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Nostrum, Mulled Wine, Leather Armor (Bodywear, SP: 1), Masson's Photo, Entry 11

"This shouldn't take too much longer."

Masson Cour, Level 50 Paragon *Encouraged* *Lucky!*

HP: 105/105

SP: 12

Equipment: Syndicate Cape (SP: 12, usable only by Masson), Spare Dagger (WP: 8)

Inventory: Mead, Nostrum, Smelling Salts

"Heh heh heh."

Octavyn Scelin, Level 25 Rogue

HP: 19/32

SP: 4

Equipment: Lesser Syndicate Cape (SP: 4, usable only by Octavyn), Corseque (WP: 14)

Inventory: Nostrum, Neutralizer

"Heh! Skills are as sharp as ever..."

Syndicate Elite (Black), Level 15 Rogue *Immune to Doomed!*

HP: 22/22

SP: 2

Equipment: Syndicate Cowl (SP: 2, immunity to Doomed), Twin Renders (WP: 5, Dual Strike)

Inventory:

"Hm..."

Syndicate Elite (Silver), Level 14 Rogue *Immune to Doomed!*

HP: 21/21

SP: 2

Equipment: Syndicate Cowl (SP: 2, immunity to Doomed), Spear (WP: 11)

Inventory:

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Round Four of the Syndicate with the Syndicate Battle!

>Boomingham VS Briar (front): Critical Hit (11x2=22+25=47x4=188-1=187 damage)

...

Boomingham rushes in, swinging at a terrified Briar. Underneath the layers of malice and snark, he was just as Nevron described: a craven coward who wanted nothing more then power. With his lackeys dispatched and he himself being reduced to dire straits, his formidable air seemed to evaporate, the Wolfgang lieutenant practically trembling in fear. Boomingham easily swats him to the ground with the Scupperer, the lieutenant defeated.

"B-b-but... How? How? I was... I was going to be... Ulric's favorite! HOW??"

The destruction of twisted dreams and his utter defeat in battle proves too much for Briar. He succumbs to his wounds and goes unconscious.

Nevron stands over the knocked-out body of his former childhood friend.

"Maybe jail will teach you a lesson, Briar."

The Battle is Victorious! All heroes gain their respective amounts of EXP.

Party Leader, please distribute the loot:

Seventh Heaven

Double Rainbow

Pixie Dust

100 gold

The Party:

Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher)

46 Years Old, Human, Level 26 1/3 Paladin *Immune to Fragile, Sleep and Weakened* *Encouraged!*

Power: 40 (+5**)

Defense: 12

Health: 12/48 (+3*)

Ether: 13/25

Gold: 108

Equipment: Scupperer (Great Sword, WP: 11, Darkness Fire, causes Bleeding Effect for 5 Damage until remedied or healed to full health, permanently Deadly Envenomed) Round Metal Shield (SP: 7), Counterstrike Gloves (On Free Hits, Deals damage to enemy equal to Boomingham's level), Heavy Armor (SP: 5, Immunity to Fragile), Tome of Affluence (Generates 10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle, immunity to sleep and weakened, accessory) ****Pseudo's Blessing's Blessing (Not an Artifact, +4 Power)

Inventory: Frozen Saber (Great Sword, WP: 9, Light Ice, stunned effect), Bedroll, Mead, Fire Brandy (Encouraged, Immunity to Ice), Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Lens of Speed Reading (Accessory, Allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action. Suitable for scroll users.), Scroll of Recklessness (Encouraged and Fragile for rest of battle, 5 ether, 50/50 chance), Scroll of Blindness, 1 Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragility, Scroll of Sealing, Garnet, Sapphire, Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (+4 to Power, -6 to Ether), Hamantasch (consumable, lucky + blessed effects upon consumption for the length of one battle), Admantite Shard, Remedy, Seventh Heaven, Tonic, Milk, Emergency Essence, Mead

Debts: 128 Gold Arthur, 1 gold Docken, 75 gold Sorrow

Arthur Justus Regulus VII (played by Flipz), Level 26 1/3 Sorcerer, 21-year-old male Human *Immune to Sealed* [ Currently in: Quest #70: The Syndicate] *Encouraged* *Lucky!*

Power: 39 (25 + WP:13)

Health: 38/38 (Basic Health: 5 + Level Bonus: 25 + Class Boost: 4 + Permanent Boost: 4*)

Ether: 17/36 (Basic Ether: 5 + Level Bonus: 25 + Class Boost: 1 + Robe of the Archmagi: 5)

Defense: 3 (Robe of the Archmagi)

Gold: 1544 (Owed 128 gold by Boomingham; owed 50 gold by Grimwald Gjinko; owed 70 gold by En Sabah Nur,)

Equipment: Unlucky Horseshoe (WP:13, retrievable, causes Jinxed-effect; throwing weapon), Robe of the Archmagi (Bodywear, SP:3, Max Ether +5, Immune to Sealed), Overkill Gloves, Marksman's Monocle

Inventory:

Weapons: Sir Roderick's Sword (WP:12, Longsword), Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7, 50% chance of Fleeing upon being KO'd; suitable for Mages and Clerics), Hollow Blade Dagger (WP:6, dagger, hollow-blade, contains an Elixir), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light-Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear; unsuitable)

Artifacts: Shackles of War (Accessory, Prevents anyone from fleeing battles), Cloak of Deception (Backwear, Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent), Ancient Crown (Headwear, First successful strike of battle deals Cursed-effect), Jester's Hat (Headwear, Wearer may choose to gain one immunity from targeted enemy), Stingy Gloves, Lens of Speed Reading, Scarf of Misfortune (Accessory, Wearer deals the Jinxed effect on every third round)

Gems: Opal (Ice), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Diamond (Light), Garnet (Earth),

Tools: Bedroll, Telescope, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Magic Compass

Scrolls: Scroll of Blindness, 2x Scroll of Sealing (1x Lent to De'kra), Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, 2x Scroll of Frailty (1x Lent to Nyx), Scroll of Armor Sundering (Reduces target’s SP by 5 and has a 50/50 chance of success), Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the Badly Poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether), Scroll of Luck (Grants target the Lucky-effect for one battle. Costs 10 ether.), Scroll of Weakening,

Consumables: Grand Potion x11, Remedy x9, Elixir x4, Nostrum, Smelling Salts x 3, Mead, Jinxy Juice x2, Ether Core, Noxious Venom (When used on a weapon, the weapon deals the Badly Poisoned effect for the duration of the battle and the Confused effect for the next three rounds, for the duration of one battle.), Zoot's Plaything, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Tesla Bomb, Grand Tonic, Double Rainbow, Bright Polish, Exterlate x2, Tonic, Emergency Essence,

Arnulf Bishop (Shoker86) *Immune to Fragile!*

30 yrs old male human Rogue

Level 13

Power: 23 (13+9+1)

Defense: 4

Health: 16/19

Gold: 186

Equipment: Chromoid Drill (Dagger, WP: 9, succesful hits drop enemy's SP by 1.), Emerald Hood (SP: 4, Immunity to Fragile), Sticky Gloves

Inventory: Leather Armor(SP:1), 4 Potions, 2 Venoms, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, 1 Mead, Smelling Salts, Mulled Wine, Remedy x2, Tricorne (SP:3), Cheesy Dagger (WP:8, Double damage to vermin), Topaz

Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious.

Unknown age male human ranger

Level 13

Power: 21

Health: 17/18

Gold: 120

Equipment: Aquabow (WP: 7, Water-elemental), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows), Syndicate Cowl (SP: 2, Immune to Doomed effect),

Inventory: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone, Nostrum x2, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion x4, Remedy x4, Gentleman's Hat (SP: 1, suitable for men, headgear. The wearer has a 1/2 chance to not be affected by Asleep.), Venom, Ice Bomb, Grand Potion, Bow(WP:5), Mead x2, White Marksman's Hat - (⅙ chance of Assassination vs. Flying monsters; Headwear)

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintobor)

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 15.5

Power: 21 (lvl 15 + WP: 6)

Health: 20/21

Gold: 321

Defence: 0

Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), Lover's Locket (Protects from enamoured effect), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear)

Inventory: Mead, Remedy (1), Venom (1), Smoke bomb (1), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1),, Topaz, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Nostrum, Mulled Wine, Leather Armor (Bodywear, SP: 1), Masson's Photo, Entry 11

The Syndicate members step back as the party distributes the loot.

"We don't need a portion, heroes. All yours."

"Not a bad workout! Incredibly easy fight, though. Shame."

"It remains a good sign, however, if Briar was one of the Wolfgang's better troops. Besides... We had them outnumbered, 10 to 3. Perhaps, however, this battle does lend credence to the idea of a joint effort between the Syndicate and the Town Watch...

I can mull over career chocies later, though. First, we must secure Nevron's safety."

Masson removes a small vial of purple liquid from his cloak, pouring some of it into the palm of his glove. Exterlate. He gently places his gloved hand over the mouths of the two Wolfgang goons, Briar already administered a dosage of the chemical.

"Nevron is an interloper. Nevron is with the Town Watch. Nevron is a traitor to the Wolfgang."

The three bodies seem to quiver as the chemical runs its course, their shaking stopping after a few moments. After the chemical had taken its effect, the three bodies on the ground almost looked peaceful.

"You have to bring the memories to the surface before you can delete them," Masson explains. "Saying whatever you want erased makes the subconscious mind think about it, and allows exterlate to wipe it. They'll wake up the same people, I fear, but the detail about Nevron will be omitted."

"Thank you, Stealer."

Masson chuckles.

"I'm not the Stealer anymore, Nevron. Nobody will be calling me that dreadful name anymore. Please, call me Masson."

Edited July 8, 2013 by Endgame