Heroica RPG - Quest #77: Your Elves are Better than Ours

[Sandy]

Ellaria ascessed the situation. "Alexander, you should take on the Spearman, since you are already a ranged fighter."

She then attacked the Swordsman from the front row for she was lucky enough to perhaps avoid the special, and asked Sir Abarlomi to take on the Unarmed Pongcanis from the front row.

[Zepher]

"I don't know if we choose to act in society so much that we have. Where else would we go?" Boomingham snorts. "Also, if you both don't mind, I always feel that this is likely to give my tongue a little courage and strength, and we've been wagging ours for some time now." Boomingham fishes into his satchel and pulls out a mead, that he begins to gulp down.

"So you're just talking about folks with influence then, Nerwen. Sure, I believe in those well enough. Speaking of unfairness that grinds people down, I've got to have a few more words with Guts about this Pseudo from Strivvi. You may do well to look into him as well, Nerwen."

Barty nestles down into Nerwen's hand. "I haven't lost my ability to be surprised. If Lawrence took even a little interest in me, he'd know that angels can see the future more than you mere mortals, but less than your seers. We don't get visions. Just little flavors." The angel wags his head. "Change comes. It just comes slowly. Can you tell ants apart? I look at you from the God's view - Ennoc has trouble telling the men apart, but they all build the temples together. And he won't fall, by the way. Ennoc is eternal and all powerful. You're just an elf." Barty gives a efficient nod.

Edited November 5, 2013 by Zepher

[Chromeknight]

Just as society is not one single thing, there are many different societies, so there are many outside, or members only of very small societies.

I have heard some tell of pseudos, but not much. But I would be surprised if Guts would tell you much. Like you he disdains the idea of gods.

Nerwen bowed gracefully to Barty, her palm staying perfectly level, not disturbing the diminutative figure.

I imagine that to know the names of ants I would need to become one myself. Or send a messenger to report back. But then if I did know their names, their hopes and dreams and the uses to which they could be put I would care for them. I would be made more by including them in my thoughts and plans and correspondingly lessened when they perished.

I am glad to see you have unshakable trust in your master though. It should not be any other way for you.

[Zepher]

"Well, there are a lot of ants," says Barty cagily.

[Chromeknight]

Do you mean that Ennoc knows the names of lots of ants or that he know the names of some and there are many that he does not know?

[Zepher]

"There's a lot of you. All you mortals, bustling around and doing stuff. We hardly have the time to get to know you all, and after knowing just a few of you I'm sure you can understand if we're entirely turned off by the idea of getting to know more." The pouty angel puffs some shimmering golden air out of his irritated mouth. "But such is our lot in life."

[Duvors]

(OCC;Brickdoctor, I just went into the inn to talk to the hobgoblin, will you please respond?)

[Brickdoctor]

"Then let us take action. I will return to the keep to gather my warriors for battle. Saeavel and Elerylian will stay with you to help you scout the Pongcanis camp."

"And I will return to my base to prepare my troops as well."

"I'll retrieve Sir Bur'dazgar from the tavern and Sir Abârlômi and Sir Zigirôhin from our camp. Kadarphazân can stay with you."

"So, the leaders will prepare; Kadarphazân, Saeavel, and Elerylian will join your party."

The Party at the Inn:

Nerwen Calmcacil (Chromeknight)

262 year-old female elven Shaman

Level 20.67

*Restoration*

*Immune to

Sealed

* *Immune to

Water

* *Party Leader*

Power:

35

(Level 20 + WP: 15 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Defense:

3

(SP: 3)

Health:

40/40

(Base HP: 9 + Level bonus: 19 + Class bonus: 9 + Artifact bonus: 3)

Ether:

30/30

(Base Ether: 5 + Level bonus: 19 + Class bonus: 1 + Artifact bonus: 5)

Gold:

106

Equipment:

Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3; Max Ether +5; Immune to

Sealed

; bodywear), White Cloak (Max HP +3; backwear), Barbarian’s Boots (Restoration; footwear)

Inventory:

Mourning Star (WP: 10;

Fire

-elemental; inflicts

Fragile

-effect; mace), Spider Leg (WP: 8; doubled vs. Flying enemies; spear), Bent Crowbar (WP: 8; 3x damage to Mechanic enemies; hammer),

•

Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing; accessory), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; Immune to

Water

; accessory), Lens of Speed Reading (Allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action; suitable for scroll users; accessory)

•

Diamond

•

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Armor Sundering (SP: -5; 50/50 chance of success), Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the

Badly Poisoned

-effect; costs 5 Ether), Scroll of Luck (

Lucky

; costs 10 Ether)

•

Grand Tonics (3), Tonic, Potions (2), Elixirs (3), Remedies (3), Phoenix Essences (3), Phoenix Incense, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom, Fire Bombs (2), Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bombs (2), Water Bombs (2), Dirt Bombs (2), Air Bombs (2), Bone, Milk (restores 15 HP and 15 Ether), Carrot (restores 5 HP, 10 to rabbits), Bright Polish, Raw Meat (Max HP +5), Double Rainbow, Dragon Scales (2)

•

Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass

Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher)

46 year-old male human Paladin

Level 26.67

*Counterstriking*

*Immune to

Fragile

,

Sleep

,

Weakened

, and

Blindness

*

*Encouraged*

Power:

42

(Level 26 + WP: 11 +

Power Bonus:

5)

Defense:

12

(SP: 7 + SP: 5)

Health:

49/49

(Base HP: 10 + Level bonus: 25 + Class bonus: 11 + Permanent bonus: 3)

Ether:

25/25

(Base Ether: 0 + Level/Class bonus: 25)

Gold:

3

(Owes 128 Gold to Arthur Justus Regulus VII [Flipz], 1 Gold to Bartholomew Docken [brickdoctor], and 75 Gold to Sorrow [Endgame])

Equipment:

Scupperer (WP: 11;

Darkness

-,

Fire

-elemental; inflicts

Bleeding

and

Badly Poisoned

; great sword) Round Metal Shield (SP: 7), Counterstrike Gloves, Heavy Armor (SP: 5; Immune to

Fragile

), Tome of Affluence (+10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle; Immune to

Sleep

,

Weakened

, and

Blindness

; accessory), *Pseudo's Blessing's Blessing (+4 Power; not an artifact)*

Inventory:

Frozen Saber (WP: 9;

Light

-,

Ice

-elemental; inflicts

Stunned

; great sword),

•

Marksman's Monocle (Misses are rerolled), Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (Power +4; Ether -6; headwear),

•

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

•

Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragility, Scroll of Sealing,

•

Meads (5), Mulled Wine, Fire Brandy (

Encouraged

, Immune to

Ice

), Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Hamantasch (

Lucky

,

Blessed

), Admantite Shard (1/4 of a piece of Adamantite), Tonic, Milk,

•

Bedroll

Arthur Justus Regulus VII

, a Hero Who is Actually Worth Something

(Flipz)

21 year-old male human Mystic Knight

Level 26.33

*Immune to

Poisoned

,

Badly Poisoned

, and

Fragile

*

*Lucky*

*Encouraged*

Power:

38

(Level 26 + WP: 12 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

26/41

(Base HP: 5 + Level bonus: 25 + Class bonus: 7 + Permanent bonus: 4)

Ether:

31/31

(Base Ether: 5 + Level bonus: 25 + Class bonus: 1)

Defense:

12

(SP: 7 + SP: 5)

Gold:

363

(Owed 128 Gold by Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher) and 70 Gold by En Sabah Nur (Jebediahs)

Equipment:

Sir Roderick's Sword (WP: 12; longsword), Arm Shield (SP: 7), Duke's Coat-of-Arms ( SP: 5; Immune to

Poisoned

,

Badly Poisoned

, and

Fragile

; suitable for Knights, Dragoons, Skirmishers, and Regulators; bodywear), Zap-Tap Badge (1/2 chance to deal

Electric

-elemental Damage to an opponent who has dealt Damage to a hero, equal to the hero's level; accessory), Overkill Gloves (+1 gold for every point of Damage extra when defeating an enemy; handwear)

Inventory:

Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7; 50% chance of Fleeing upon being KO'd; staff), Hollow Blade Dagger (WP: 6; Hollow Blade [Mulled Wine]; dagger), Staff of Ennon (WP: 5;

Light

-elemental; +2 Ether on rolls of 2, 3, 4), Healing Staff (WP: 5; Healing effect), Ammit (WP: 6; +5 Ether for each kill; great sword),

•

Scarf of Misfortune (Wearer deals the

Jinxed

effect on every third round; accessory), Shackles of War (Prevents anyone from fleeing battles; accessory), Cloak of Deception (Free Hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent; backwear), Ancient Crown (First successful strike of battle deals

Cursed

-effect; headwear), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50%, suitable for Rogues and Beast Warriors; accessory), Stingy Gloves (Prevents enemies from ever stealing gold from the wearer; handwear)

•

Opal

,

Amethyst

,

Topaz

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

•

Scroll of Recklessness (

Encouraged

and

Fragile

; costs 5 Ether; 50/50 chance), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Weakening

•

Grand Potions (11), Remedies (8), Elixirs (4), Nostrums (5), Smelling Salts (3), Meads (5), Jinxy Juices (2), Ether Core, Noxious Venom (

Badly Poisoned

and

Confused

; 3 Rounds), Zoot's Plaything, Chaotic Bomb (100 random elemental Damage), Tesla Bomb (20

Lightnng

-elemental Damage), Tonic, Grand Tonics (12), Double Rainbow (

Encouraged

,

Lucky

,

Confused

, and

Poisoned

), Bright Polish, Ambrosia, Exterlate, Phoenix Essences (2), Emergency Essence, Grating Stone, Smoke Bombs (5)

•

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

Elerylian (NPC)

Male elven Knight

Level 14

Power:

19

(Level 14 + WP: 5 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

23/23

(Base HP: 10 + Level bonus: 13)

Defense:

5

(SP: 5)

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Elven Longsword (WP: 5), Elven Shield (SP: 5)

Inventory:

Potions (2)

Saeavel (NPC)

Female elven Rogue

Level 14

Power:

19

(Level 14 + WP: 5 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

20/20

(Base HP: 7 + Level bonus: 13)

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Elven Longsword (WP: 5)

Inventory:

Potions (2)

Sir Kadarphazân (NPC)

Male human Paragon

*Immune to

Fragile

and

Ice

*

Level 51

Power:

68

(Level 51 + WP: 12 + Class bonus: 5 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

85/85

(Base HP: 10 + Level bonus: 50 + Class bonus: 25)

Defense:

13

(SP: 8 + SP: 5)

Gold:

50

Equipment:

Longsword (WP: 12), Shield of the Patuqun Prince (SP: 8; immune to

Fragile

and

Ice

), Plate Mail (SP: 5)

Inventory:

Elixirs (3), Phoenix Essence, Smoke Bomb

•

Bedroll

Together with your new allies, you make your way towards the easter part of the city. Emerging from the inn, you see that you've spent the morning discussing the situation, and it's now past noon. Approaching from the north, you quickly duck out of sight behind a wall as you see, around the corner, a large group of Pongcanae.

You see the beasts appearing to be conversing with some humans...perhaps their allies hoping to benefit from the spoils of Pongcanis raids, you wonder.

"That's a lot of Pongcanae."

The Party at the Inn:

Throlar Wineghilm (Lord Duvors)

134 year-old male dwarven Knight

Level 3

Power:

13

(Level 3 + WP: 10 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

12

(Base HP: 10 + Level Bonus: 2)

Defense:

2

(SP: 2)

Gold:

7

Equipment:

Mourning Star (WP: 10;

Fire

-elemental; inflicts

Fragile

-effect; mace), Round Shield (SP: 2), Jester's Hat (Wearer may choose to gain one immunity from targeted enemy; headwear)

Inventory:

Mace and Chain (WP: 3),

•

Potion

•

Bedroll, Pickaxe

You return to see Cruril.

"Good afternoon, Master Dwarf."

[Flipz]

"Blast! They could be conspirators...or some could be innocents. Should we wait for the Pogs to move off and then capture the others?"

[Wedge09]

Alexander attacks the Pongcanis Spearman from the back row.

Ahvialyn attacks the Pongcanis Swordsman.

Battle Order:

Sir Abarlomi

Ellaria

Alexander

Ahvialyn

OOC: this is my first time leading a battle, therefore I hope to not make us loose the battle. Critics and comment on my work are greatly appreciated. :-)) (Posting from mobile)

[Brickdoctor]

Round One of the Skirmish near the Warehouses:

Sir Abârlômi vs. Unarmed Pongcanis Warrior — Extra Critical Furious Hit ((8*3)+20=44 Damage dealt; must target Unarmed Pongcanis Warrior)

Ellaria Arbour vs. Pongcanis Swordsman — Roots of Life Hit (22+10=32 Health restored; all allies revived; all negative effects removed; -1 Ether)

>Alexander Vandagant vs. Pongcanis Spearman — Critical Hit ((((7*2)+15)*2)-10=48 Darkness-elemental Damage dealt)

Ahvialyn vs. Pongcanis Swordsman — Damage (15-3=12 Damage taken)

Sir Abârlômi eagerly leads the charge in front of you, his sword slicing through cloth, leather, fur, and skin as he becomes furious and focuses on the sword-wielding Pog. Ellaria, your skills cause powerful roots to come up through the stones in the road — unfortunately, the party is already in perfect health, so your Ether is needlessly spent. Alexander, you draw your bow and fire a arrow imbued with dark magic that strikes the spearman in the chest, leaving him only barely alive. As the surprise of the assault wears off, the swordsman recovers in time to send Ahvialyn flying backwards with one sweeping blow of his sword.

The battle continues.

The Party at the Warehouses:

Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09)

99 year-old male elven Hunter

*Acting Party Leader*

Level 15

Power:

22

(Level 15 + WP: 7 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Defense:

5

(SP: 2 + SP: 3)

Health:

28/28

(Base HP: 6 + Level bonus: 14 + Class bonus: 6 + Artifact bonus: 2)

Gold:

100

Equipment:

Fauxthril Crossbow (WP: 7;

Darkness

-elemental; Hollow Blade [nothing stored]), Chevalier of Charis Armor (Max HP +2; SP: 2; bodywear), Tricorne (SP: 3; headwear)

Inventory:

Delfrin Crossbow (WP: 5), Giant Club (WP: 8), Standard-Issue Saber (WP: 5; longsword)

•

Duplovian Helmets of the Guard (SP: 2, Immune to Magic and Healing)(2), Sterile Gloves (Immune to

Poisoned

and

Badly Poisoned

; handwear),

•

Grand Potion, Potions (2), Venoms (4), Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, Ice Bomb, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable), Bones (4), Meads (3), Mithril Shard (1/4 of a piece of Mithril), Big Apple

•

Bedroll, Shovel

Ellaria Arbour (Sandy)

22 year-old female human Druid

Level 22.33

*Invisible*

*Immune to

Sealed

*

*Lucky*

*Encouraged*

Power:

35

70

(Level 22 + WP: 10 +

Power Bonus:

3)

Defense:

3

(SP: 3)

Health:

38/38

(Base HP: 9 + Level bonus: 21 + Class bonus: 7 + Permanent Bonus: 1)

Ether:

33/34

(Base Ether: 5 + Level bonus: 21 + Class bonus: 1 + Artifact bonus: 5 + Permanent bonus: 2)

Gold:

28

Equipment:

Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10;

Fire-

,

Lighting

-elemental; staff), Black Bandana (Power +3; pirate lingo; headwear), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3; Max Ether +5; Immune to

Sealed

; bodywear), Spirit Robe (Wearer is invisible for the first 3 Rounds of battle so they do not take Free Hits; backwear)

Inventory:

Unlucky Horseshoe (WP: 13; inflicts

Jinxed

; throwing weapon), Sylvania's Crossbow (WP: 7;

Wood

-elemental; crossbow), Wizard's Staff (WP: 1;

Fire

-,

Wind

-,

Water

-,

Earth

-elemental; staff), Pongcanis Spear (WP: 7), Standard-Issue Saber (WP: 5; longsword)

•

Tricorne (SP: 3; headwear), Sterile Gloves (Immune to

Poisoned

and

Badly Poisoned

; handwear),

•

Scroll of Inspiration (

Inspired

; costs 10 Ether; 50/50 chance), Scroll of Sealing,

•

Potion, Grand Potions (2), Health Cores (4), Tonic, Grand Tonics (6), Ether Core, Elixir, Remedy, Neutralizer, Tiger Balm, Phoenix Essences (2), Nostrum, Soma, Deadly Venom, Smoke Bombs (2), Flash Bomb, Fire Bombs (3), Ice Bomb, Lightning Bombs (2), Water Bombs (2), Holy Bombs (2), Bones(2)

•

Bedroll, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass

Ahvialyn (controlled by Wedge09)

Female elven Rogue

Level 17

Power:

37

(Level 17 + WP: 20 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

11/23

(Base HP: 7 + Level bonus: 16)

Defense:

3

(SP: 3)

Gold:

10

Equipment:

Mythril Dagger (WP: 20; may be used as a melee or a throwing weapon), Elven Plate Armor (SP: 3; bodywear), Cloak of the Elven Spy (Wearer may examine enemy stats before a battle; backwear)

Inventory:

Backup Dagger (WP: 5)

•

Health Core, Grand Potion, Potion, Elixir, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Venom, Deadly Venom

•

Bedroll

Sir Abârlômi (controlled by Sandy)

Male human Berserker

*Immune to

Weakened

* *Must target Unarmed Pongcanis Warrior*

Level 20

Power:

31

(Level 21 + WP: 8 +

Power Bonus:

2)

Health:

39/39

(Base HP: 10 + Level bonus: 19 + Class bonus: 10)

Defense:

7

(SP: 7)

Gold:

25

Equipment:

Longsword (WP: 8), Shield of Patuqun (SP: 7), Pugilist’s Gloves (Power +2; immune to

Weakened

; handwear)

Inventory:

Grand Potion

•

Bedroll

The Enemies:

Pongcanis Swordsman

Humanoid Beast

Level:

15

Health:

60/60

Defense:

5

Special:

Cry for Help

- The Pongcanis Swordsman lets loose a high-pitched roaring growl for help. Another Pongcanis Swordsman will join the battle after 5 Rounds. If the heroes can end the battle before then, they will get to face the summoned swordsmen in another battle, gaining the opportunity to gain XP and prepare themselves.

Drops: 20 Gold

Pongcanis Spearman

Humanoid Beast

Level:

20

Health:

2/50

Defense:

10

Special:

Spear Thrust

- The Pongcanis Spearman lunges forwards and rams his spear at the target, knocking him back to the Back Row for the next Round.

Passive Special:

Free Healing

- The Pongcanis Spearman, if untargeted and either inflicted with a negative effect or below maximum HP, will use his Free Hit to use the appropriate consumable from his Drops; negative effects taking precedence over lost HP.

Drops: Potions (2), Remedies (2)

Unarmed Pongcanis Warrior

Humanoid Beast

Level:

12

Health:

11/55

Defense:

0

Special:

Unwise to Upset a Pongcanis

- The Pongcanis attempts to rip the targets arms off. 10 Damage ignoring Row is dealt, there is a 50% chance that such Damage ignores SP as well, a 25% chance that the target's weapon, shield, and any Handwear or Accessories are unequipped, and a 12.5% chance that the target is instantly Knocked Out.

Drops: 100 Gold

Party Leader, choose the order of actions.

All combatants, choose your targets and the Row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, move, heal, cast a magic spell, use an item instead of attacking, or attempt something else outside the box.

Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone has acted.

[Sandy]

Ellaria looks at her party members apologetically as the healing roots slither back to the ground.

"Whoops, it seems I might be too lucky for this situation! Oh well, no harm done. Sir Abarlomi, let us repeat our attack!"

[Brickdoctor]

QM Note:

Oh, on that note, Wedge, here's a Party Leader tip: This is why the healers usually go last.

[Sandy]

OoC: BD, I just noticed that you had Ellaria's and Abarlomi's targets mixed up. Ellaria was supposed to target the Swordsman and Abarlomi the Unarmed one...

[Brickdoctor]

OoC: BD, I just noticed that you had Ellaria's and Abarlomi's targets mixed up. Ellaria was supposed to target the Swordsman and Abarlomi the Unarmed one...

QM Note:

Whoops. Fixed!

[Chromeknight]

Oh poor you. Nerwen says not entirely seriously. So you are saying that your knowledge, intimate knowledge of your charge does not engender love for him? A desire to see him thrive, prosper, fulfill his purpose and find justice under the aegis of Ennoc? That is sad indeed then. And reflects poorly upon your master.

Seeing the mixed group around the corner, Nerwen said.

Now Lawerence, we see your words translated to actions. Are these mere beasts and the men who consort with them condemned out of hand for showing very poor judgement or is there a hesitation to allow for a more nuanced judgement on all over there?

Nerwen sweeps the white cloak off her shoulders and tucks it in her satchel. She then puts the lens on, gently pushing it into place and getting used it.

Edited September 16, 2013 by Chromeknight

[Duvors]

"Hello, would you be interested in giving the poncanae some trouble?"

[Brickdoctor]

"Hello, would you be interested in giving the poncanae some trouble?"

"No, I don't want any trouble; I'm not a very skilled fighter, just a courier."

You realize that you'll have to persuade the hobgoblin to see your point of view if you want him to join you.

Nerwen sweeps the white cloak off her shoulders and tucks it in her satchel. She then puts the lens on, gently pushing it into place and getting used it.

The Party at the Eastern Area:

Nerwen Calmcacil (Chromeknight)

262 year-old female elven Shaman

Level 20.67

*Restoration*

*May read a scroll in addition to performing an action* *Immune to

Sealed

* *Immune to

Water

* *Party Leader*

Power:

35

(Level 20 + WP: 15 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Defense:

3

(SP: 3)

Health:

37/37

(Base HP: 9 + Level bonus: 19 + Class bonus: 9)

Ether:

30/30

(Base Ether: 5 + Level bonus: 19 + Class bonus: 1 + Artifact bonus: 5)

Gold:

106

Equipment:

Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3; Max Ether +5; Immune to

Sealed

; bodywear), Barbarian’s Boots (Restoration; footwear), Lens of Speed Reading (Allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action; suitable for scroll users; accessory)

Inventory:

Mourning Star (WP: 10;

Fire

-elemental; inflicts

Fragile

-effect; mace), Spider Leg (WP: 8; doubled vs. Flying enemies; spear), Bent Crowbar (WP: 8; 3x damage to Mechanic enemies; hammer),

•

White Cloak (Max HP +3; backwear), Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing; accessory), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; Immune to

Water

; accessory),

•

Diamond

•

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Armor Sundering (SP: -5; 50/50 chance of success), Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the

Badly Poisoned

-effect; costs 5 Ether), Scroll of Luck (

Lucky

; costs 10 Ether)

•

Grand Tonics (3), Tonic, Potions (2), Elixirs (3), Remedies (3), Phoenix Essences (3), Phoenix Incense, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom, Fire Bombs (2), Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bombs (2), Water Bombs (2), Dirt Bombs (2), Air Bombs (2), Bone, Milk (restores 15 HP and 15 Ether), Carrot (restores 5 HP, 10 to rabbits), Bright Polish, Raw Meat (Max HP +5), Double Rainbow, Dragon Scales (2)

•

Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass

Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher)

46 year-old male human Paladin

Level 26.67

*Counterstriking*

*Immune to

Fragile

,

Sleep

,

Weakened

, and

Blindness

*

*Encouraged*

Power:

42

(Level 26 + WP: 11 +

Power Bonus:

5)

Defense:

12

(SP: 7 + SP: 5)

Health:

49/49

(Base HP: 10 + Level bonus: 25 + Class bonus: 11 + Permanent bonus: 3)

Ether:

25/25

(Base Ether: 0 + Level/Class bonus: 25)

Gold:

3

(Owes 128 Gold to Arthur Justus Regulus VII [Flipz], 1 Gold to Bartholomew Docken [brickdoctor], and 75 Gold to Sorrow [Endgame])

Equipment:

Scupperer (WP: 11;

Darkness

-,

Fire

-elemental; inflicts

Bleeding

and

Badly Poisoned

; great sword) Round Metal Shield (SP: 7), Counterstrike Gloves, Heavy Armor (SP: 5; Immune to

Fragile

), Tome of Affluence (+10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle; Immune to

Sleep

,

Weakened

, and

Blindness

; accessory), *Pseudo's Blessing's Blessing (+4 Power; not an artifact)*

Inventory:

Frozen Saber (WP: 9;

Light

-,

Ice

-elemental; inflicts

Stunned

; great sword),

•

Marksman's Monocle (Misses are rerolled), Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (Power +4; Ether -6; headwear),

•

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

•

Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragility, Scroll of Sealing,

•

Meads (5), Mulled Wine, Fire Brandy (

Encouraged

, Immune to

Ice

), Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Hamantasch (

Lucky

,

Blessed

), Admantite Shard (1/4 of a piece of Adamantite), Tonic, Milk,

•

Bedroll

Arthur Justus Regulus VII

, a Hero Who is Actually Worth Something

(Flipz)

21 year-old male human Mystic Knight

Level 26.33

*Immune to

Poisoned

,

Badly Poisoned

, and

Fragile

*

*Lucky*

*Encouraged*

Power:

38

(Level 26 + WP: 12 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

26/41

(Base HP: 5 + Level bonus: 25 + Class bonus: 7 + Permanent bonus: 4)

Ether:

31/31

(Base Ether: 5 + Level bonus: 25 + Class bonus: 1)

Defense:

12

(SP: 7 + SP: 5)

Gold:

363

(Owed 128 Gold by Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher) and 70 Gold by En Sabah Nur (Jebediahs)

Equipment:

Sir Roderick's Sword (WP: 12; longsword), Arm Shield (SP: 7), Duke's Coat-of-Arms ( SP: 5; Immune to

Poisoned

,

Badly Poisoned

, and

Fragile

; suitable for Knights, Dragoons, Skirmishers, and Regulators; bodywear), Zap-Tap Badge (1/2 chance to deal

Electric

-elemental Damage to an opponent who has dealt Damage to a hero, equal to the hero's level; accessory), Overkill Gloves (+1 gold for every point of Damage extra when defeating an enemy; handwear)

Inventory:

Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7; 50% chance of Fleeing upon being KO'd; staff), Hollow Blade Dagger (WP: 6; Hollow Blade [Mulled Wine]; dagger), Staff of Ennon (WP: 5;

Light

-elemental; +2 Ether on rolls of 2, 3, 4), Healing Staff (WP: 5; Healing effect), Ammit (WP: 6; +5 Ether for each kill; great sword),

•

Scarf of Misfortune (Wearer deals the

Jinxed

effect on every third round; accessory), Shackles of War (Prevents anyone from fleeing battles; accessory), Cloak of Deception (Free Hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent; backwear), Ancient Crown (First successful strike of battle deals

Cursed

-effect; headwear), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50%, suitable for Rogues and Beast Warriors; accessory), Stingy Gloves (Prevents enemies from ever stealing gold from the wearer; handwear)

•

Opal

,

Amethyst

,

Topaz

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

•

Scroll of Recklessness (

Encouraged

and

Fragile

; costs 5 Ether; 50/50 chance), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Weakening

•

Grand Potions (11), Remedies (8), Elixirs (4), Nostrums (5), Smelling Salts (3), Meads (5), Jinxy Juices (2), Ether Core, Noxious Venom (

Badly Poisoned

and

Confused

; 3 Rounds), Zoot's Plaything, Chaotic Bomb (100 random elemental Damage), Tesla Bomb (20

Lightnng

-elemental Damage), Tonic, Grand Tonics (12), Double Rainbow (

Encouraged

,

Lucky

,

Confused

, and

Poisoned

), Bright Polish, Ambrosia, Exterlate, Phoenix Essences (2), Emergency Essence, Grating Stone, Smoke Bombs (5)

•

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

Elerylian (NPC)

Male elven Knight

Level 14

Power:

19

(Level 14 + WP: 5 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

23/23

(Base HP: 10 + Level bonus: 13)

Defense:

5

(SP: 5)

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Elven Longsword (WP: 5), Elven Shield (SP: 5)

Inventory:

Potions (2)

Saeavel (NPC)

Female elven Rogue

Level 14

Power:

19

(Level 14 + WP: 5 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

20/20

(Base HP: 7 + Level bonus: 13)

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Elven Longsword (WP: 5)

Inventory:

Potions (2)

Sir Kadarphazân (NPC)

Male human Paragon

*Immune to

Fragile

and

Ice

*

Level 51

Power:

68

(Level 51 + WP: 12 + Class bonus: 5 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

85/85

(Base HP: 10 + Level bonus: 50 + Class bonus: 25)

Defense:

13

(SP: 8 + SP: 5)

Gold:

50

Equipment:

Longsword (WP: 12), Shield of the Patuqun Prince (SP: 8; immune to

Fragile

and

Ice

), Plate Mail (SP: 5)

Inventory:

Elixirs (3), Phoenix Essence, Smoke Bomb

•

Bedroll

[Zepher]

"Lawrence inspires as much in me as I in him," grunts the Angel before puffing back into obscurity, apparently done with mortals for the time being.

Boomingham blinks a few times and licks his fat lips. "Well, didn't really see this coming, did we? Perhaps we do have to parlay." Boomingham turns to his new companions. "Knight, elves. I like to know what sort of folks I'm fighting beside. Kadarphazân, we met briefly a day ago, but you elves remain a mystery. So I will ask you this - will you be willing to follow Nerwen and I's lead?" Boomingham lets the question hover in the air for a second, turning back to his own commander. "I say we go and talk to them. We don't know who the men are. If they're civilians... we must take into account their opinions. Though I can't see them siding with those killers, and can't see myself offering much pity if they do... best to hear them out. Weapons sheathed but at our side, just the two of us? Arthur can stay here with the elves and knight - come to our aid should we need them."

Edited November 5, 2013 by Zepher

[Brickdoctor]

"Knight, elves. I like to know what sort of folks I'm fighting beside. Kadarphazân, we met briefly a day ago, but you elves remain a mystery. So I will ask you this - will you be willing to follow Nerwen and I's lead?"

"You have my shield; I am at your service."

"Of course. I will do as Lady Calaryl instructed, which is to remain in your party."

"As will I."

[Duvors]

"Look, if you help us defeat the proncanae then you will be helping this town save it's self, and if you're worried, then you might find it comforting to know that there will be an army of elves and men with you, I came to ask you because I think we need all the help we can get, will you help this town? Will you help us? If you don't I wont blame you, nor will anyone, but chose now, because this is the only time I'll ask, we need you as much as we need everyone that will help us."

[Brickdoctor]

"Look, if you help us defeat the proncanae then you will be helping this town save it's self, and if you're worried, then you might find it comforting to know that there will be an army of elves and men with you, I came to ask you because I think we need all the help we can get, will you help this town? Will you help us? If you don't I wont blame you, nor will anyone, but chose now, because this is the only time I'll ask, we need you as much as we need everyone that will help us."

"An army?! Will I get in trouble if I don't join? Is there going to be a battle?"

[Duvors]

"An army?! Will I get in trouble if I don't join? Is there going to be a battle?"

"Yes, no, maybe."

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen looked around. Seemingly registering for the first time that the dwarf had not followed them from the inn.

She shrugged. Wherever he was, she was sure that he was being bold in the use of diplomacy skill.

She nodded briskly to Lawerence.

So be it. Let us go speak to them. Softly. With big sticks.

[Brickdoctor]

"Yes, no, maybe."

"Well, that's not much help."

She nodded briskly to Lawerence.

So be it. Let us go speak to them. Softly. With big sticks.

You approach the Pogs. The crossbowman is the first to spot you.

"Grrraooowww gruhhh!"

At his warning, you see the humans scatter, accompanied by one of the swordsmen, who evidently wanted to make sure they got away and didn't say anything.

"Muaahh...what do we have here?"