Heroica RPG - Quest #79: Fading Spark

[Endgame]

QM Note: I'll let the other heroes to chime in with their strategies before I run this round.

[K-Nut]

Why does Althior only attack once?

Althior follows Karie's plan, whatever it may end up being.

[Kintobor]

Why does Althior only attack once?

Althior follows Karie's plan, whatever it may end up being.

To avoid taking special damage.

[Endgame]

>Karie consumes a Grand Tonic

>Althior VS Oculiod Amalgam (back): Meditate Shield: Raise The Dead (Undead Satellite, Shades of White Oculoids A/b, Blue Oculoid, and Red Oculoid)

>Johon VS Blitz Satellite A (back): Special Damage Steal (0 gold earned)

>Undead Satellite A VS Blitz Satellite A: 20 damage

>Undead Satellite B VS Blitz Satellite B: 20 damage

>Johon does nothing

>Athior does nothing

The Oculoid Amalgam devours:

>Haste Satellite A, B, C

>Technique Satellite (Dark Wave: 35+3=38-6=32 damage to Althior, 25+3=28-5=23 damage to Johon, 17+3=20-2=18 damage Karie)

The Oculoid Amalgam summons:

>Reinforcement Satellite, Reinfrocement Satellite, Technique Satellite, Blitz Satellite, Blitz Satellite, Blitz Satellite

The party strategizes poorly. Against the newly powered-up Amalgam, they falter... Johon misses as Karie gulps down a Grand Tonic, Althior summoning up shades of their previous foes. he sends his army to dispatch the Amalgam's satellites. However, most of them are of demonic bent, his army being unable to harm them. The party watches in horror as the Amalgam scoops up the remaining Satellite, serated teeth devouring them and sucking out their essence. The massive demon surges with even more power, faster then ever. His tentacles now have a corona of energy around them, sweeping the entire party in a blast of darkness to discharge the magic. The Amalgam summons up more satellites, laughing mad.

"You strategzied poorly... Now pay the price!"

"I warned you, didn't I, heroes?"

Oculoid Amalgam, Level 57 Ancient *Cursed!* *Hastened! 1 round*

HP: 999/2485

SP: 5

Immune to all Scroll Effects and Hexed!

Specials:

Dark Wave: The Oculoid Amalgam shoots beams of darkness out of its tentacles, sweeping the party with them. All heroes take damage to their level + 3, disregarding row.

Succumbing Sonar: The Oculoid Amalgam emits an odd signal, Hexing 1 random hero for 3 rounds. Another random hero is Confused for 3 rounds as well. (Both can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.)

Bomb Ring: Instead of spawning Satellites next round, the Oculoid Amalgam gains 2 levels, 2 SP, and spawns 8 Blast Satellites to surround the heroes.

Tree Topple: The Oculoid Amalgam knocks down a tree, crushing the hero who rolled Special Damage. That hero takes damage equal to their level x2 and loses all of their positive effects.

Specials decided by RNG.

Passive Specials:

Toxic Tentacles: Rolls of Damage or Free Hits of a 1/6 chance of Infecting the hero who is recieving damage for 3 rounds. (Can be remedied or removed for 3 ether.)

Tactical Formation: The Oculoid Amalgam spreads out his allies almost flawlessly. Area of Effect attacks only affect the enemy that is beaing targetted, as well as the enemies above and below them in the enemy list.

Satellite Summon: At the end of every round, the Oculoid Amalgam summons 6 satellites. The die is rolled for each one to decide which Satellites he summons:

-Blitz Satellite: 1/2 chance.

-Reinforcement Satellite: 1/6 chance.

-Haste Satellite: 1/6 chance.

-Technique Satellite: 1/6 chance.

Drops:

Ectoplasm x2, Emergency Essence x2, 120 gold, Oculoid iris, Amalgam Claw, Lifespark Documets

Reinforcement Satellite A, Level 0 Rock

HP: 1/1

Specials:

Devour: The Reinforcement Satellite gets eaten instantly, transferring its boost.

Passive Specials:

Defense Boost: At the end of the round, the Reinforcement Satellite gets devoured by the Oculoid Amalgam, removing it from battle. When devoured it boosts the Oculoid Amalgam's SP by 2.

Indigestion: If the Oculoid Amalgam eats a hexed Satellite, it will take an instant 20 damage (disregarding SP) instead of recieving a boost.

Drops: Nothing.

Reinforcement Satellite B, Level 0 Rock

HP: 1/1

Specials:

Devour: The Reinforcement Satellite gets eaten instantly, transferring its boost.

Passive Specials:

Defense Boost: At the end of the round, the Reinforcement Satellite gets devoured by the Oculoid Amalgam, removing it from battle. When devoured it boosts the Oculoid Amalgam's SP by 2.

Indigestion: If the Oculoid Amalgam eats a hexed Satellite, it will take an instant 20 damage (disregarding SP) instead of recieving a boost.

Drops: Nothing.

Technique Satellite, Level 0 Demon

HP: 1/1

Specials:

Devour: The Technique Satellite gets eaten instantly, transferring its boost.

Passive Specials:

Special Boost: At the end of the round, the Technique Satellite gets devoured by the Oculoid Amalgam, removing it from battle. When devoured it allows the Oculoid Amalgam to use one random special.

Indigestion: If the Oculoid Amalgam eats a hexed Satellite, it will take an instant 20 damage (disregarding SP) instead of recieving a boost.

Drops: 5 gold.

Blitz Satellite A, Level 0 Fire

HP: 1/1

Specials:

Devour: The Blitz Satellite gets eaten instantly, transferring its boost.

Passive Specials:

Vigor Boost: At the end of the round, the Blitz Satellite gets devoured by the Oculoid Amalgam, removing it from battle. When devoured it boosts the Oculoid Amalgam's level by 1.

Indigestion: If the Oculoid Amalgam eats a hexed Satellite, it will take an instant 20 damage (disregarding SP) instead of recieving a boost.

Drops: Nothing.

Blitz Satellite B, Level 0 Fire

HP: 1/1

Specials:

Devour: The Blitz Satellite gets eaten instantly, transferring its boost.

Passive Specials:

Vigor Boost: At the end of the round, the Blitz Satellite gets devoured by the Oculoid Amalgam, removing it from battle. When devoured it boosts the Oculoid Amalgam's level by 1.

Indigestion: If the Oculoid Amalgam eats a hexed Satellite, it will take an instant 20 damage (disregarding SP) instead of recieving a boost.

Drops: Nothing.

Blitz Satellite C, Level 0 Fire

HP: 1/1

Specials:

Devour: The Blitz Satellite gets eaten instantly, transferring its boost.

Passive Specials:

Vigor Boost: At the end of the round, the Blitz Satellite gets devoured by the Oculoid Amalgam, removing it from battle. When devoured it boosts the Oculoid Amalgam's level by 1.

Indigestion: If the Oculoid Amalgam eats a hexed Satellite, it will take an instant 20 damage (disregarding SP) instead of recieving a boost.

Drops: Nothing.

NOTE: Not every satellite can be reivved as an undead. Every 5 satellites killed by the heroes, a necromancer can revive a Level 20 Undead Satellite.

Satellites Killed: 35 (30 expended)

Technique Satellites Killed: 4

The Party:

Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) *Hastened!* *Lucky!* *Blessed!*d

Level 35 3/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP*

Power: 47 (52 for spells)

Power Bonus: +5 Spells

Defense: 6 (4+2)

Health: 10/45 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+34)

Ether: 44/48 (5+5+34+4)

Gold: 150

Equipment: Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:12, Has ⅙ chance to deal Cursed effect on attacks and ⅙ chance to deal Blessed effect on successful healing, Staff), Spellbound Gloves (+5 power when casting Spells, doubled if target is weak to Element, Handwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4, Backwear), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience, Accessory), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4, Body Wear)

Inventory: Dragoro (WP:8, Wand), Skeleton Decoy, Potion x6, Tonic x10, Grand Potion x3, Grand Tonic x2, Ether Core x2, Bedroll, Remedy x9, Mead, Smelling Salts, Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Skull Shield (SP: 6, immune to darkness elemental damage), Bone x3, Elixirs x3, Phoenix Incense x2, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Deadly Poison, Grating Stone x2, Tasty Fish

Level 20 Undead Satellite A

Level 20 Undead Satellite B

Level 20 Undead Satellite C

Level 20 Undead Satellite D

Level 20 Undead Satellite E

Level 20 Undead Satellite F

Level 35 White Oculoid Shade A

Level 35 White Oculoid Shade B

Level 42 Red Oculoid Shade

Level 44 Blue Oculoid Shade

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

Level: 25.66

Power: 36 (24+8+4)

Health: 5/40 (24+8+1+7+0)

Shield Power: (5+1)

Ether: ~/0

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

Negative effects: (none)

Gold: 3257 (1726(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M)

Equipment:

Weapon - Sword of Decay (WP:8) - (once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians.)

Shield - None

Artefact 1 (L1-9) - Heavy Armour - SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights

Artefact 2 (L10-19) - Bravado Boots - 1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle

Artefact 3 (L20-29) - Sticky Gloves - Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors.[

Artefact 4 (L30-39) -

Artefact 5 (L40-49) -

Artefact 6 (L50+) -

Extra Artefacts: Helmet (+1 max health), Blessed Amulet – Protects from cursed-effect. Dog Statuette - (suitable for anyone, SP: 1, once named (Rover), speaking the name summons a dog almost certainly to tag along on madcap adventures and make snippy comments.), Hide of The Bleeding - restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone, Scarlet Hood - +4 to power, immunity to stunned

Extra Weapons: Greatsword (WP:3), Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether Suitable for clerics and mages),Gladius (WP: 15, Darkness elemental, 1/3 chance of Fragile on succesful hits), Stalker’s Mallet (WP: 8, usable by Knights, Barbarians, and Harlots. Has a 1/2 chance to seal the enemy) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1)

Consumables: Potion (2), Venom (2), Mead (4), Smelling Salts (9), Nostrum (10), Trial Brew (1), Grand Tonic, Ambrosia, Grand Potion, Deadly Poison

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

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

Quest items: Blue Rose

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintobor) *Party Leader!* *Encouraged!* *Inspired!* *Lucky!*

22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 17

Power: 24 (lvl 17 + WP: 7)

Health: 23/23 19/46

Ether: 16/23

Gold: 77

Defence: 2

Equipment: Oculoid Palm (WP: 11, Whip, successful hits lowers the target's level. Coils around the user's arm and mimics a tattoo outside of battle.) by 1. Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear)

Inventory: Grand Tonic, Mead (1), Remedy (1), Venom (7), Smoke bomb (1), Pixie Dust (1),Telescope (1), Bedroll (1)

Quest Items: Entry 11, Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp), Forest Journal

Aretefacts/Weapons:Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Lover's Locket (Accessory, Protects from enamoured effect), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf) The Rat Queen's Cape (Backwear, all Vermin type are Enamored with the wearer for the first three rounds of combat, Suitable for Alchemists, Beast Warriors, Chi Monks, and Witches), Sexy (WP: 7, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), Paper Doll (Accesory, prevents Hexing)

Gemstones: Topaz

Edited September 17, 2013 by Endgame

[Kintobor]

I'm not quite sure how the Amalgam ate all those satellites when the battle order states that the Undead Satellites attack the rest of the satellites not targeted.

[Endgame]

QM Note: They're demons, and the other satellites are darkness elemental. They can't actually damage them, so I didn't have Althior waste ether. Blitz and Reinforcement are Fire and Rock respectively, and thus are susceptible to the Satellites.

Edited September 17, 2013 by Endgame

[Kintobor]

Thank you for making me look like an idiot again.

"Alright, change of plans. Althior, amalgam. Johon, the Technique Satellite needs to go down. Focus the undead satellites on the other satellites, and the shades on the Amalgam."

Battle Order

>Althior- Grand Potion

>Althior- Amalgam

>Karie- Heal Johon

>Johon- Technique Satellite (unless Karie's heal fails, in which case, heal self)

>Johon- Technique Satellite (if not already taken out. If already defeated, do nothing

Undead Satellites- Attack remaining Satellites

Shades- Amalgam

Edited September 17, 2013 by Kintobor

[K-Nut]

Althior first takes a Grand Potion, then follows Karie's plan. "Don't want any chance of losing my army, lass," He winked.

[Bricksandparts]

"What are you laughing about? The tables haven't turned, and you're still about to lose. Again."

[Kintobor]

Althior first takes a Grand Potion, then follows Karie's plan. "Don't want any chance of losing my army, lass," He winked.

"Don't wink at me, I'm not feeling all that playful right now..."

[Endgame]

"What are you laughing about? The tables haven't turned, and you're still about to lose. Again."

"Your gushing blood out of every orifice. I don't think you're in a position to irritate your executor."

"Don't wink at me, I'm not feeling all that playful right now..."

"So the facade comes crashing down..." The Amalgam remarks. "I'm sure the engineer will get you in the mood, should you somehow get out of here alive."

[Kintobor]

"So the facade comes crashing down..." The Amalgam remarks. "I'm sure the engineer will get you in the mood, should you somehow get out of here alive."

"You certainly are a presumptuous git, aren't you?" Karie's anger was starting to swell. "Not like you'll ever know what said mood is, seeing as how you're brought about about by conveyor belt sex." Karie gave a small yet snarky grin.

[Endgame]

"There is an assembly line involved, but nothing else your filthy little mind imagines. You're among the pettiest humans I have encountered in 200 years... You don't crave much else, do you?"

[Kintobor]

"There is an assembly line involved, but nothing else your filthy little mind imagines. You're among the pettiest humans I have encountered in 200 years... You don't crave much else, do you?"

"I have a real craving for peaches right now. I also want you dead. Is that not a craving? Is your determination to murder me not a craving? You crave just as equal as I do, if not even more."

[Endgame]

"My only "craving" is to wipe out your pathetic species."

>Althior downs a Grand Potion

>Althior VS The Oculoid Amalgam (back): Damage Critical Hit (12x10=120+35=155+5=160x2=320-5=315 damage)

>Karie heals Johon (back): No heal Heal (11+17=28 HP)

>Johon VS Technique Satellite (back): Special Damage Critical Hit (8x3=24+25=49/2=25 damage)

>Johon does nothing (back)

>Undead Satellites wipe out all other satellites (-5 ether)

>White Oculoid Shade A VS Oculoid Amalgam: 35-5=30 damage

>White Oculoid Shade B VS Oculoid Amalgam: 35-5=30 damage

>Blue Oculoid Shade VS Oculoid Amalgam: 44-5=39 damage

>Red Oculoid Shade VS Oculoid Amalgam: 42-5=37 damage

>Oculoid Amalgam VS Althior: 57/2=29-6=23 damage

The Oculoid Amalgam devours:

Nothing!

The Oculoid Amalgam summons:

>Blitz Satellite, Haste Satellite, Reinforcement Satellite, Haste Satellite, Blitz Satellite, Reinformcnet Satellite

The party mends its wounds as the Amalgam gets hammered from various blows. A few more good shots could end this.

"Wh-HOW? You couldn't possibly...!

...What are you?!"

"..."

Oculoid Amalgam, Level 57 Ancient *Cursed!*

HP: 548/2482

SP: 5

Immune to all Scroll Effects and Hexed!

Specials:

Dark Wave: The Oculoid Amalgam shoots beams of darkness out of its tentacles, sweeping the party with them. All heroes take damage to their level + 3, disregarding row.

Succumbing Sonar: The Oculoid Amalgam emits an odd signal, Hexing 1 random hero for 3 rounds. Another random hero is Confused for 3 rounds as well. (Both can be remedied or removed for 5 ether.)

Bomb Ring: Instead of spawning Satellites next round, the Oculoid Amalgam gains 2 levels, 2 SP, and spawns 8 Blast Satellites to surround the heroes.

Tree Topple: The Oculoid Amalgam knocks down a tree, crushing the hero who rolled Special Damage. That hero takes damage equal to their level x2 and loses all of their positive effects.

Specials decided by RNG.

Passive Specials:

Toxic Tentacles: Rolls of Damage or Free Hits of a 1/6 chance of Infecting the hero who is recieving damage for 3 rounds. (Can be remedied or removed for 3 ether.)

Tactical Formation: The Oculoid Amalgam spreads out his allies almost flawlessly. Area of Effect attacks only affect the enemy that is beaing targetted, as well as the enemies above and below them in the enemy list.

Satellite Summon: At the end of every round, the Oculoid Amalgam summons 6 satellites. The die is rolled for each one to decide which Satellites he summons:

-Blitz Satellite: 1/2 chance.

-Reinforcement Satellite: 1/6 chance.

-Haste Satellite: 1/6 chance.

-Technique Satellite: 1/6 chance.

Drops:

Ectoplasm x2, Emergency Essence x2, 120 gold, Oculoid iris, Amalgam Claw, Lifespark Documets

Blitz Satellite A, Level 0 Fire

HP: 1/1

Specials:

Devour: The Blitz Satellite gets eaten instantly, transferring its boost.

Passive Specials:

Vigor Boost: At the end of the round, the Blitz Satellite gets devoured by the Oculoid Amalgam, removing it from battle. When devoured it boosts the Oculoid Amalgam's level by 1.

Indigestion: If the Oculoid Amalgam eats a hexed Satellite, it will take an instant 20 damage (disregarding SP) instead of recieving a boost.

Drops: Nothing.

Haste Satellite A, Level 0 Demon

HP: 1/1

Specials:

Devour: The Haste Satellite gets eaten instantly, transferring its boost.

Passive Specials:

Speed Boost: At the end of the round, the Haste Satellite gets devoured by the Oculoid Amalgam, removing it from battle. When devoured it Hastens the Oculoid Amalgam next round. (if two Haste satellites are devoured at once, the effect does not stack).

Indigestion: If the Oculoid Amalgam eats a hexed Satellite, it will take an instant 20 damage (disregarding SP) instead of recieving a boost.

Drops: Nothing.

Reinforcement Satellite A, Level 0 Rock

HP: 1/1

Specials:

Devour: The Reinforcement Satellite gets eaten instantly, transferring its boost.

Passive Specials:

Defense Boost: At the end of the round, the Reinforcement Satellite gets devoured by the Oculoid Amalgam, removing it from battle. When devoured it boosts the Oculoid Amalgam's SP by 2.

Indigestion: If the Oculoid Amalgam eats a hexed Satellite, it will take an instant 20 damage (disregarding SP) instead of recieving a boost.

Drops: Nothing.

Haste Satellite B, Level 0 Demon

HP: 1/1

Specials:

Devour: The Haste Satellite gets eaten instantly, transferring its boost.

Passive Specials:

Speed Boost: At the end of the round, the Haste Satellite gets devoured by the Oculoid Amalgam, removing it from battle. When devoured it Hastens the Oculoid Amalgam next round. (if two Haste satellites are devoured at once, the effect does not stack).

Indigestion: If the Oculoid Amalgam eats a hexed Satellite, it will take an instant 20 damage (disregarding SP) instead of recieving a boost.

Drops: Nothing.

Blitz Satellite B, Level 0 Fire

HP: 1/1

Specials:

Devour: The Blitz Satellite gets eaten instantly, transferring its boost.

Passive Specials:

Vigor Boost: At the end of the round, the Blitz Satellite gets devoured by the Oculoid Amalgam, removing it from battle. When devoured it boosts the Oculoid Amalgam's level by 1.

Indigestion: If the Oculoid Amalgam eats a hexed Satellite, it will take an instant 20 damage (disregarding SP) instead of recieving a boost.

Drops: Nothing.

Reinforcement Satellite B, Level 0 Rock

HP: 1/1

Specials:

Devour: The Reinforcement Satellite gets eaten instantly, transferring its boost.

Passive Specials:

Defense Boost: At the end of the round, the Reinforcement Satellite gets devoured by the Oculoid Amalgam, removing it from battle. When devoured it boosts the Oculoid Amalgam's SP by 2.

Indigestion: If the Oculoid Amalgam eats a hexed Satellite, it will take an instant 20 damage (disregarding SP) instead of recieving a boost.

Drops: Nothing.

NOTE: Not every satellite can be reivved as an undead. Every 5 satellites killed by the heroes, a necromancer can revive a Level 20 Undead Satellite.

Satellites Killed: 41 (30 expended)

Technique Satellites Killed: 5

The Party:

Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) *Hastened!* *Lucky!* *Blessed!*d

Level 35 3/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP*

Power: 47 (52 for spells)

Power Bonus: +5 Spells

Defense: 6 (4+2)

Health: 15/45 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+34)

Ether: 33/48 (5+5+34+4)

Gold: 150

Equipment: Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:12, Has ⅙ chance to deal Cursed effect on attacks and ⅙ chance to deal Blessed effect on successful healing, Staff), Spellbound Gloves (+5 power when casting Spells, doubled if target is weak to Element, Handwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4, Backwear), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience, Accessory), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4, Body Wear)

Inventory: Dragoro (WP:8, Wand), Skeleton Decoy, Potion x6, Tonic x10, Grand Potion x2, Grand Tonic x2, Ether Core x2, Bedroll, Remedy x9, Mead, Smelling Salts, Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Skull Shield (SP: 6, immune to darkness elemental damage), Bone x3, Elixirs x3, Phoenix Incense x2, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Deadly Poison, Grating Stone x2, Tasty Fish

Level 20 Undead Satellite A

Level 20 Undead Satellite B

Level 20 Undead Satellite C

Level 20 Undead Satellite D

Level 20 Undead Satellite E

Level 20 Undead Satellite F

Level 35 White Oculoid Shade A

Level 35 White Oculoid Shade B

Level 42 Red Oculoid Shade

Level 44 Blue Oculoid Shade

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

Level: 25.66

Power: 36 (24+8+4)

Health: 33/40 (24+8+1+7+0)

Shield Power: (5+1)

Ether: ~/0

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

Negative effects: (none)

Gold: 3257 (1726(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M)

Equipment:

Weapon - Sword of Decay (WP:8) - (once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians.)

Shield - None

Artefact 1 (L1-9) - Heavy Armour - SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights

Artefact 2 (L10-19) - Bravado Boots - 1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle

Artefact 3 (L20-29) - Sticky Gloves - Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors.[

Artefact 4 (L30-39) -

Artefact 5 (L40-49) -

Artefact 6 (L50+) -

Extra Artefacts: Helmet (+1 max health), Blessed Amulet – Protects from cursed-effect. Dog Statuette - (suitable for anyone, SP: 1, once named (Rover), speaking the name summons a dog almost certainly to tag along on madcap adventures and make snippy comments.), Hide of The Bleeding - restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone, Scarlet Hood - +4 to power, immunity to stunned

Extra Weapons: Greatsword (WP:3), Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether Suitable for clerics and mages),Gladius (WP: 15, Darkness elemental, 1/3 chance of Fragile on succesful hits), Stalker’s Mallet (WP: 8, usable by Knights, Barbarians, and Harlots. Has a 1/2 chance to seal the enemy) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1)

Consumables: Potion (2), Venom (2), Mead (4), Smelling Salts (9), Nostrum (10), Trial Brew (1), Grand Tonic, Ambrosia, Grand Potion, Deadly Poison

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

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

Quest items: Blue Rose

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintobor) *Party Leader!* *Encouraged!* *Inspired!* *Lucky!*

22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 17

Power: 24 (lvl 17 + WP: 7)

Health: 23/23 19/46

Ether: 15/23

Gold: 77

Defence: 2

Equipment: Oculoid Palm (WP: 11, Whip, successful hits lowers the target's level. Coils around the user's arm and mimics a tattoo outside of battle.) by 1. Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear)

Inventory: Grand Tonic, Mead (1), Remedy (1), Venom (7), Smoke bomb (1), Pixie Dust (1),Telescope (1), Bedroll (1)

Quest Items: Entry 11, Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp), Forest Journal

Aretefacts/Weapons:Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Lover's Locket (Accessory, Protects from enamoured effect), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf) The Rat Queen's Cape (Backwear, all Vermin type are Enamored with the wearer for the first three rounds of combat, Suitable for Alchemists, Beast Warriors, Chi Monks, and Witches), Sexy (WP: 7, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), Paper Doll (Accesory, prevents Hexing)

Gemstones: Topaz

Edited September 18, 2013 by Endgame

[Bricksandparts]

"Like I said, you hypocritical retch, you're outmatched."

[Endgame]

"Like I said, you hypocritical retch, you're outmatched."

"SILENCE! I'll... I'll...! Gnnnrgh!"

The Chief was losing his cool, and fast.

[Bricksandparts]

"You'll what?"

[Endgame]

"More then a hundred humans have fallen victim to my wrath! One second they were standing, the next their souls were already mine... So what makes you different? Why can't I simply annihlate you, just like the rest? Why won't you die?!"

it seems the Amalgam was legitmately baffled as to why the party was still standing. It wasn't just fiendish bantering - He really had no idea why he wasn't able to destroy the party yet.

[K-Nut]

"Wh-HOW? You couldn't possibly...!

...What are you?!"

Althior stares at the Oculoid, his eyes almost weary, as if they were old. Very old. "I tried to warn you, as I do everyone, yet you didn't listen, as does everyone. You're no different. You and the rest of your excuse for a race, your fools. Simple fools. You lack purpose," Althior repeats his actions. "I'm Althior Emorith, Necromancer, Dragonslayer, and Oculoid-killer." He grins. "And you sir, you're royally screwed..."

[Kintobor]

"Wh-HOW? You couldn't possibly...!

...What are you?!"

Karie's eyes spark up. Her eyes begin to widen as her cocky grin spreads across her face.

"What am I? Do you really want to know? I'm not you. You see the worst in humanity, the evil, the scum sucking bottom feeders, the murderers and the abusers of power. That's not me. I try my damnedest to see the best in people, as hard as it can be. I try to see the good in the people of Brendenton, of Heroica Hall, of Masson Cour, hell, even of my sister. So you know something? Your perfection is your downfall. There is always two sides to every coin. You brand all humans as evil, when you yourself have no grasp of what it means to be human. You have never felt sorrow, never felt grief, never felt guilt, never felt happiness, never felt joy, never felt love. Your perfection makes you the most imperfect being in existence, and I will feel relieved when you and your master's rein of death and harassment are over."

Karie looked at her two party mates, blushing slightly. She felt like Private Regulus.

"Let's finish this, shall we Althior? Johon?"

Battle Order

Shades- Amalgam

>Althior- Grand Potion

>Althior- Amalgam (unless Althior takes damage from previous attack, in which case, do nothing.)

Undead Satellites- Attack all Satellites with the exception of Haste A and B. All other Undead Satellites attack Amalgam.

>Johon- Haste Satellite A

>Johon- Haste Satellite B

>Karie- Any remaing Haste Satellites. If none remaining, heal player with lowest health excluding Karie.

Edited September 18, 2013 by Kintobor

[Bricksandparts]

Johon is surprised at how well Karie had summed up eveything conterary to what the oculoids had said.

"Yes, let's finish this."

[Endgame]

"SILENCE! Silence, all of you! You think you street urchins can defeat me?! Even as the smallest cog in the master's conspiracy, I have more then enough dark magic to crush you with a single fist! You think we're the high rankers? Even by Oculoid standards most of us are faceless goons - Even I am only 1 of over fifty Chiefs! Even if you win here, our replacements will have our roles by sun down... You will accomplish nothing! You hear me?! NOTHING!"

>White Oculoid Shade A VS Oculoid Amalgam: 35-5=30 damage

>White Oculoid Shade B VS Oculoid Amalgam: 35-5=30 damage

>Blue Oculoid Shade VS Oculoid Amalgam: 44-5=39 damage

>Red Oculoid Shade VS Oculoid Amalgam: 42-5=37 damage

>Althior downs a Grand Potion (back)

>Althior VS Oculoid Amalgam (back): Critical Hit Critical Hit (12x10=120+35=155+5=160x2=320-5=315 damage)

>Undead Satellites destroy Blitz A/B and Reinfrocement A/B

>Undead Satellite VS oculoid Amalgam: 20-5=15 damage

>Undead Satellite VS oculoid Amalgam: 20-5=15 damage

>Johon VS Haste Satellite A (back): Special Damage Shield: Ravage (8+25=33/2=18-5=13 damage, 3 damage Decay placed, 57 gold earned)

>Johon VS oculoid Amalgam (back): Steal Critical Hit (8x3=24+25=49/2=25-5=20 damage)

>Karie VS Oculoid Amalgam (back): Hit Critical Hit (11x2=22+17=39x2=78/2=39-5=34 damage)

Technically the Amalgam would have 12 HP after this, but that hardly warrants another 12-24 hours for wiating for action. Thus...!

The party, invigorated by the Amalgam's desperate insults, begin their final assault on the mighty demon. Althior lets an all out barrage off on the opposition. His shades and satellites swarm everything in sight, ramming and stabbing everything into submission. Althior conjures up a massive orb of light, sending it rocketting into the Amalgam's direction. The spell slams through the Amalgam, sending it hurtling backwards from the sheer force. Ink jets out from its every cut as the spell passes through him, ravaging the once powerful foe. Johon, in a flurry of barbaric strikes, manages to bring the Amalgam down to to the ground, the demon too weak to hover. karie's new whip begins to tringle, rising up form her skin and transofrming into a whip. Knowing that the battle was over. karie swings the whip overhead, and bring sit crashing down on the Amalgam. the barbed oculoid arm bisects the vitriolic beast, ink splattering off from her directions.

The Amalgam practically explodes, globs of plasm scattering everywhere. horrified demonic eyes watch in shock from inside the inky giblets, fading away and dissolving instantly as the black shrapnel hit the ground. The ground is stained with the various bits of goo, the remains of the mighty demon fading away with a hiss. Only one mutilated demon remained from the Amalgam, the rest utterly destroyed by the fierce battle.

The Chief sputters and wheezes, gushing ink... one mor ehit and he would surely perish.

"H-how? How did you...? It isn't possible... How?! How did I lose?!"

With the Chief wounded at their knees, the party knew that...

The Battle is Victorious! All heroes regain their respective amount of EXP.

Party Leader, please distribute the Loot:

165 gold

Emergency Essence x2

Ectoplasm x2

Oculoid Iris: Accesory. The Amalgam's purple iris, shrunken down upon the demon's defeat. Grants the permanent Transcended effect.

Oculoid Claw: WP: 13, Halberd. This fiendish claw was amputated right from the mighty Oculoid Amalgam. Succesful hits (Hit, Critical Hit, and Shield) have a 1/6 chance of Infecting the targetted enemy.

Lifespark Documents: The quest objective. A series of papers apparently detailing the immensely powerful Lifespark. They appear to be a bit inky form being stored in the Amalgam's stomach, though...

The Party:

Althior Emorith (And Finnegan)

Level 36 2/4 Necromancer *Earns triple XP*

Power: 48 (53 for spells)

Power Bonus: +5 Spells

Defense: 6 (4+2)

Health: 41/46 (5+5+Chicken Drumstick (1)+35)

Ether: 24/49 (5+5+35+4)

Gold: 150

Equipment: Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:12, Has ⅙ chance to deal Cursed effect on attacks and ⅙ chance to deal Blessed effect on successful healing, Staff), Spellbound Gloves (+5 power when casting Spells, doubled if target is weak to Element, Handwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4, Backwear), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience, Accessory), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4, Body Wear)

Inventory: Dragoro (WP:8, Wand), Skeleton Decoy, Potion x6, Tonic x10, Grand Potion, Grand Tonic x2, Ether Core x2, Bedroll, Remedy x9, Mead, Smelling Salts, Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Skull Shield (SP: 6, immune to darkness elemental damage), Bone x3, Elixirs x3, Phoenix Incense x2, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Deadly Poison, Grating Stone x2, Tasty Fish

Level 20 Undead Satellite A

Level 20 Undead Satellite B

Level 20 Undead Satellite C

Level 20 Undead Satellite D

Level 20 Undead Satellite E

Level 20 Undead Satellite F

Level 35 White Oculoid Shade A

Level 35 White Oculoid Shade B

Level 42 Red Oculoid Shade

Level 44 Blue Oculoid Shade

Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider

Level: 26

Power: 38 (25+9+4)

Health: 34/41 (25+8+1+7+0)

Shield Power: (5+1)

Ether: ~/0

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

Negative effects: (none)

Gold: 3314 (1726(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M)

Equipment:

Weapon - Sword of Decay (WP:8) - (once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians.)

Shield - None

Artefact 1 (L1-9) - Heavy Armour - SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights

Artefact 2 (L10-19) - Bravado Boots - 1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle

Artefact 3 (L20-29) - Sticky Gloves - Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors.[

Artefact 4 (L30-39) -

Artefact 5 (L40-49) -

Artefact 6 (L50+) -

Extra Artefacts: Helmet (+1 max health), Blessed Amulet – Protects from cursed-effect. Dog Statuette - (suitable for anyone, SP: 1, once named (Rover), speaking the name summons a dog almost certainly to tag along on madcap adventures and make snippy comments.), Hide of The Bleeding - restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone, Scarlet Hood - +4 to power, immunity to stunned

Extra Weapons: Greatsword (WP:3), Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether Suitable for clerics and mages),Gladius (WP: 15, Darkness elemental, 1/3 chance of Fragile on succesful hits), Stalker’s Mallet (WP: 8, usable by Knights, Barbarians, and Harlots. Has a 1/2 chance to seal the enemy) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1)

Consumables: Potion (2), Venom (2), Mead (4), Smelling Salts (9), Nostrum (10), Trial Brew (1), Grand Tonic, Ambrosia, Grand Potion, Deadly Poison

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

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

Quest items: Blue Rose

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintobor) *Party Leader!*

22 year old Human Rogue Witch, lvl 17.5

Power: 24 (lvl 17 + WP: 7)

Health: 23/23 19/46

Ether: 15/23

Gold: 77

Defence: 2

Equipment: Oculoid Palm (WP: 11, Whip, successful hits lowers the target's level. Coils around the user's arm and mimics a tattoo outside of battle.) by 1. Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear)

Inventory: Grand Tonic, Mead (1), Remedy (1), Venom (7), Smoke bomb (1), Pixie Dust (1),Telescope (1), Bedroll (1)

Quest Items: Entry 11, Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp), Forest Journal

Aretefacts/Weapons:Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Lover's Locket (Accessory, Protects from enamoured effect), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf) The Rat Queen's Cape (Backwear, all Vermin type are Enamored with the wearer for the first three rounds of combat, Suitable for Alchemists, Beast Warriors, Chi Monks, and Witches), Sexy (WP: 7, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), Paper Doll (Accesory, prevents Hexing)

Gemstones: Topaz

As the party rummages through the loot, they can hear the sound of someone staggering up. The heroes draw their weapons and whril around, expecting to see the Chief mounting a desperate final assault... But are surprised to see the Amalgam's hostage get up instead.

"So you fine folks are the one responsible for taking down that bastard, I presume?"

Edited September 18, 2013 by Endgame

[Bricksandparts]

Johon, even currently being the only non ether-user, perks up for the Oculoid Iris.

"Would I be able to get the Iris? I'm thinking of trying some magic when I get the chance and that would be extremely useful."

[Kintobor]

You forgot to level us up.

Karie closed her eyes as a wave of inky goo splotched all over her. Repulsed she wiped as much off as she could, but to little avail.

Johon, even currently being the only non ether-user, perks up for the Oculoid Iris.

"Would I be able to get the Iris? I'm thinking of trying some magic when I get the chance and that would be extremely useful."

"You're going to have to take that up with Althior, Johon. I've got this nice whip, and I'd like you two to get something besides money and consumables, so you if you don't get the eye, you for sure will be getting the Claw."

Cute Loot

Karie- Emergency Essence, 75 gold

Johon- Ectoplasm, Claw OR Eye, to be determined, 30 gold

Althior- Ectoplasm, Emergency Essence, Claw OR Eye, to be determined, 20 Gold

The Chief sputters and wheezes, gushing ink... one mor ehit and he would surely perish.

"H-how? How did you...? It isn't possible... How?! How did I lose?!"

Karie looks the wretch over, shaking your head.

"I've got enough crap on me today. I'll allow one of my cohorts to heave you in two."

She walks past the chief, not looking back. She rifled through the ooze on the ground, trying to find the item they were sent to retrieve. She finally found the Life Spark documents and brushed them off.

As the party rummages through the loot, they can hear the sound of someone staggering up. The heroes draw their weapons and whril around, expecting to see the Chief mounting a desperate final assault... But are surprised to see the Amalgam's hostage get up instead.

"So you fine folks are the one responsible for taking down that bastard, I presume?"

Karie looked over at the man, clearly the archaeologist they were looking for.

"Mr. Keolo, I presume? You'll have to excuse the filth all over my clothes, I've been having a... rather bad day. I'm Karie, and the necromancer's Althior, and the raider's Johon."

She doesn't shake his hand, but nods to him instead.