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[adwarf]

None of the new guys have any gold since Beirus and Dermonster left that and the rest of the loot back at the Fort :v

[killerhellhound]

"Well if we can join you guys mind if we check out where we are going to be staying?"

Head up to the fort and find a room to leave my spare gear as well as look at the armoury

((Now we have a blacksmith all we need is a forge to make and maintain our stuff))

[adwarf]

Jase Bladeheart
Shrugging you place one of the swords down on the table, and browse the blacksmith's rather unchanged stock while he counts out a few gold pieces and places them on the table.

Jase earns 8 gold coins selling a Faded Sword of the Blessed.

Iron Longsword [Atk: 4, Atk. Speed: 2, Melee, Two-Hander Cost: 40 Gold]
Light Dirk [Atk: 3, Atk. Speed: 1, Melee, Throwing Weapon, Cost: 20 Gold]
Iron Shortsword [Atk: 3, Atk. Speed: 2, Melee, Cost: 30 Gold]
Throwing Axe [Atk: 3, Atk. Speed: 1, Thrown, Cost: 10 Gold]
Forged Iron Battleaxe [Atk: 5, Atk. Speed: 1, Melee, Unwieldy, Two-Hander, Cost: 40 Gold]
Pioneer's Longbow [Atk. Speed: 1, Ranged, Powerful, Cost: 30 Gold]

Oaken Round Shield [Block Chance: 20%, Cost: 15 Gold]
Sturdy Iron Kiteshield [Block Change: 30%, Cost: 35 Gold]

Chainmail Vest [Armor: 1, Cost: 25 Gold]
Reinforced Chainmail Suit [Armor: 2, Cost: 60 Gold]

Iron-Tipped Arrows [Atk: 3, Cost: 5 Gold]
Small Game Arrow [Atk: 2, Cost: 3 Gold]
Heavy Bolts [Atk: 3, Cost: 8 Gold]
Hunting Bolts [Atk: 1, Cost: 3 Gold]

Chronus
You head to purchase ten rats from Belton's Rat Catcher, but arrive to find that the man only six available to sell you. Apologizing profusely he hands you the six squeaking rats in a cage, and quickly makes himself scarce after pocketing the coins as if he expected you to try and take back the deal. With that done you head to look at the quest board, and find it filled with several new opportunities including a bright red sheet of paper covered in spidery black writing attempting to recruit more soldiers to venture into the Red Wastes to take part in the on going war there.

Greenskin Extermination - For a few years now a tribe of goblins has taken residence in a nearby cave system where they've harassed the village and the outlying farms killing numerous people, countless animals, and burning dozens of harvests worth of crops. The people of the village have had enough and are offering a large reward to the group that can clear out the infestation and bring back proof of some sort that they are truly dead.
   Reward: 50 Gold Per Character, 4 XP for Quest Completion

Trolls of Greyskull Pass - Greyskull Pass, named due to the rather large cave near by the pass, is a major artery between Breton and the town of Martermill to the south which gets a lot of its food from Breton and the northern farming hamlets which send their food through the pass. Recently however caravans carrying the food south were attacked by a band of trolls which has taken up residence in the mountains nearby raiding hamlets and caravans for food, and treasure. The Lord of Martermill offers a large prize to any group which can rid the Pass of the trolls.
   Reward: 80 Gold Per Charater, 5 XP for Quest Completion

Fanged Threat - Tales have been coming in of lone farmsteads, and hamlets being attacked throughout the region and the only thing tying them together are bite marks reminiscent of a beast's. Mayor Blademont is paying a hefty reward to anyone who can bring him the head of the thing responsible.
  Reward: 60 Gold Per Character, 5 XP for Quest Completion

Caravan Escort - A down on his luck merchant has put one last bid into his company, and is taking a caravan loaded with goods west to the Capital but while he's in town he seems to be recruiting a few guards to help bolster whatever safety he already has for it. You're not sure what might happen, but it seems good enough pay.
  Reward: 60 Gold Per Character, 5 XP for Quest Completion

Sign Up as Mercenaries and head to the Red Wastes - The Kingdom lies in a precarious position, the shattered remnant of the Obsidian Warlord's vast armies still plague the fortified eastern border in dozens off different warbands. With each day the threat grows, and the defenders lessen as the war takes its toll but there is way to save the Kingdom and to earn a little something doing so. You! Yes, you! Sign up as a Mercenary to the Eldast Army today, and march to the Red Wastes. Not only will you receive the Kingdom's eternal gratitude, but you'll also receive a nice signing bonus on top of it!
   Reward: 150 Gold Sign Up Bonus per Character, Payment for Each Mission Undertaken, and 12 XP for completing your service (alive preferably)

Mark Juno
Leaving the others to deal with whatever they wish in town you head to the Fort whose position Chronus, and Jase filled you in on in the hopes of finding a decent place for your stuff and maybe some gear. When you arrive you find a decrepit ruin hardly worth of being called a fort with only its Keep tower left standing, and a gaping hole stretching along a good portion of the curtain wall caused by some siege engine long ago surely. Finding a place to sleep once your there is easy enough, but finding an armory proves difficult since there doesn't seem to be one in the Fort at all. The closest thing you can find is a pile of items, and gold sitting in the Main Hall.

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Elric
With the others busy in town you head out into the wilderness a bit, and start hunting around for game to try and make a bit of profit. You hear the sound of snapping branches behind you just in time to jump aside as something covered in silver fur jumps through where your head was moments before. Whirling around to face your attacker you find a wolf snarling at you, its seemingly glowing eyes filled with blood lust.

Spoiler: Wolf (click to show/hide)

HP: 6/6
Bite, and Claw: [Atk: 2, Atk. Speed: 2, Melee]
Traits:
Agile - -2 to opponent's accuracy rolls.

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Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Gold: 76

2x Light Dirk [Atk: 3, Atk. Speed: 1, Melee, Throwing Weapon]
Hunter's Shortbow [Atk. Speed: 2, Ranged]
Leather Quiver [20 Small Game Arrows (Atk: 2), 12 Iron-Tipped Arrows (Atk: 3)]
Chainmail Vest [Armor: 1]
Flint & Steel [Allow lighting of fires, Uses: Infinite]
Skin of Oil [A wineskin filled with oil, Uses: 4/4]
Weak Health Poultice [Heals 4 HP, Uses: 1/2]
Concealed Knife [Atk: 2, Atk. Speed: 2, Melee]
Mortar & Pestle [Allows the making of Potions and Poultices.]
Northern Furs [Armor: 1]
Cracked Greatbow [Atk Speed: 1, Ranged, Powerful]
Quiver [8x Iron-tipped Arrows (Atk: 3)]
4x Rusted Chainmail Vest [Armor: 1]
3x Faded Sword of the Blessed [Atk: 4, Atk. Speed 1, Melee, Pale Shade]

Spoiler: Chronus, Dermonster (click to show/hide)

HP: 15/15
MP: 4/4
Armor: 1
Level: 2
XP: 17/20

Gold: 81

Equipment:
Darkwood Stave [Atk: 3, Atk. Speed: 1, Reach, Catalyst]
Concealed Knife [Atk: 2, Atk. Speed: 2, Melee]
Curved Handaxe [Atk: 3, Atk. Speed: 2, Melee]
Rusted Platemail [Armor: 2]
Sturdy Round Shield [Block Chance: 20%]

Improvised Firebomb [Unlit, Light and throw to set any opponents in a short range from impact Aflame]

Memnok's Guide to the Basics and Fundamentals of Necromancy [Wrapped in Rags, A Guide to the Basics of Necromancy, Contains 2 More Spells to be Learned]
Book on Wilder Magic [A Book on the basics of Wilder Magic, 1 more spell to be Learned.]
Book of Essays and Blank Pages [Can be used to record various things. Essay on Zombie Weaknesses and Advised Combat Methods, Essay on Human Weaknesses and Advised Combat Methods, A Beginner's Essay on the Basics, and Nuances of Healing, Seventeen Pages are Blank.]
Book of Essays and Blank Pages [Contains A Report on the Condition, and Potential Restoration of Fort Gelden, Observations on the Clashes between Human and Skeletal Warriors, 18 Blank Pages]
Blank Book [Contains 20 Blank Pages]

Weak Health Poultice [Heals 4 HP, Uses: 2/2]

Basic Lockpicking Kit [Provides no bonuses but allows for picking of locks.]
Mortar & Pestle [Allows the making of Potions and Poultices]
Scribing Tools [+1 bonus to stuff like recording observations, writing scrolls, etc.]
2x Bag of Ingredients [Used to make potions]
2x Torch [When lit provides light for ten turns, Unlit]
Flint & Steel [Allow lighting of fires, Uses: Unlimited]
Skin of Oil [A wineskin filled with oil, Uses: 3/4]
Rag [Can be tied to things]
Length of Rope [Allows the process of not falling to your death.]
Necromancer's Femur Bone [The Femur of a Necromancer slain in the Darkwood.]

Spells:
Necromancy
Withering Blast [Cost of 2 MP per cast, requires a catalyst. A mass of white light launches from the catalyst and devours the life of anything in its way, deals 3 HP worth of damage to those it hits and gives that HP back to the caster.]
Summon Spirit [Cost of 4 MP per cast, requires a catalyst. You summon a spirit from the realm of the dead to aid you in your quest, of course whether that spirit is a peasant or a great knight seems to be completely random.]
Bone Vessel [Cost 1 MP per MP stored into a skull. A human skull can store at most 8 MP, any more can cause the skull to explode violently.]
Mage Light [Cost 1 MP per cast. You summon a magical light which you can command to stick to a specific surface, or follow you.]

Wilder Magic
Power Within [After a short incantation the target a dim red light begins to shimmer around the target's body. While activated the target gains +2 damage, and +1 attack speed to their weapon, but they suffer 4 damage every turn it is active.]
Wild Pact [This spell allows two people to make a pact, one person becomes the guardian and the other the receiver. The purpose of this spell is to take the damage that the receiver takes and transfer it to the guardian instead. The spell takes one turn to make the pact, and one turn to cancel the pact.]

Trait:
Exceptional Potential - You gain 25% more Experience
Bookworm - +2 to Rolls to Garner Knowledge from Books, to transfer knowledge from one source to another, etc.

Crafting Recipes:
Herbalism
Minor Health Poultice [Requires a Bag of Ingredients, a Mortar & Pestle, and access to a water source. Crafting roll of 11 or higher is a success, rolls of 18 or higher result in the creation of 2 of this item.] (Heals 4 HP, 2 Uses)
Rough Bandage [Requires a Rag, and a Water source. Crafting roll of 13 or higher to succeed, rolls of 18 or higher result in two of this item.] (Heals Minor Bleeding, Single Use)
Herbal Bandage [Requires a Bag of Ingredients, a Rag, a Mortar & Pestle, and a Water source. Crafting roll of 13 or higher to succeed, rolls of 18 or higher create 2 of this item.] (Heals Intense Bleeding, Single Use)
Diluted Spider's Bane [Requires a Spider's Bane Herb, a Mortar & Pestle, and a Water source. Crafting roll of 11 or higher to succeed.] (Cures Poison, 3 Uses)

Spoiler: Jase Bladeheart, Beirus (click to show/hide)

HP: 15/15
Armor: 2
Level: 2
XP: 13/20

Gold: 81

Equipment:
Longsword of the Blessed [Atk: 4, Atk. Speed: 2, Melee, Blessed, Two-Hander]
Short Spear [Atk: 4, Atk. Speed: 1, Reach, Razor Sharp]
Bearded Great-axe [Atk: 6, Atk. Speed: 1, Melee, Unwieldy, Two-Hander]
2x Throwing Axes [Atk: 3, Atk. Speed: 1, Thrown]
Adorned Kiteshield [Block Chance: 25%, Faded Heraldry]
Sturdy Iron Kiteshield [Block Change: 30%]
Reinforced Chainmail Suit [Armor: 2]

Large Ruby Gem [What's there to say? Its a large ruby that barely fits in your hand.]
Whetstone [Used to sharpen weapons, Uses: 3/4]
Rough Bandages [Cures Minor Bleeding]
Crystal Pendant [Shield of Blind Faith]

Trait:
Sure Strikes - You gain +2 to accuracy rolls when using melee weapons.
Practiced Maintenance - Allows you to apply one basic effect to a weapon or armor that you've previously used (such as the effect of a whetstone) at no cost. Can only be used before a mission, and lasts a max of two fights. Possible Effects: Razor Sharp, Flaming ]

Spoiler: Zein, Sarrak (click to show/hide)

HP: 12/12
Level: 1
XP: 0/10

Equipment:
Heavy Hammer [Atk: 4, Atk. Speed: 1, Melee, Two-Hander]

Smithing Tools [A simple set of tools for smithing, gives you +2 crafting rolls while working with metal.]

Traits:
Ambidextrous - You suffer no accuracy penalty for wielding two weapons at once.

Spoiler: Mark Juno, killerhellhound (click to show/hide)

HP: 12/12
Armor: 1
Level: 1
XP: 0/10

Equipment:
Short Spear [Atk: 4, Atk. Speed: 1, Reach]
Hardened Leather Vest [Armor: 1]

Traits:
Sure Strikes - You gain +2 to accuracy rolls when using melee weapons.

Spoiler: Elric, Unholy_Pariah (click to show/hide)

HP: 12/12
Level: 1
XP: 0/10

Equipment:
Hunter's Shortbow [Atk. Speed: 2, Ranged]
Leather Quiver [30 Small Game Arrows (Atk: 2)]

Trait:
Marksman - You gain +2 to your accuracy rolls when using ranged weapons

Spoiler: Zack Abrams, BlitzDungeoneer (click to show/hide)

HP: 12/12
Level: 1
XP: 0/10

Equipment:
Rusted Shortsword [Atk: 2, Atk Speed: 2, Melee]
Chipped Knife [Atk: 2, Atk. Speed: 1, Melee]

Traits:
Ambidextrous - You suffer no accuracy penalty for wielding two weapons at once.

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Spoiler: Ruins of Fort Gelden (click to show/hide)

Central Keep
  -  Raided Bedrooms: Some old bedrooms for whatever nobility lived here before the Fort fell to ruin, they've been raided of pretty much anything but basic bedding. No bonuses.
             - Caged Rats: After every mission take the current number of rats in the cages, and use that as the die number mins two to see how many more rats appear in the cages. (Currently there are 6 Rats)

  -  Rudimentary Barracks: Allows up to two Mercenaries, and Companions to accompany the party at once. Six companions can stay at the base itself at any given time.
  -  Great Hall: The Great Hall lies at the center of the Keep, the shattered remains of a throne are at the back of it while battered tables and benches stretch in front of it large enough to allow several dozen to be seated at once. For 50 Gold a feast can be thrown here granting any who take part +100% experience gain in the next mission.

Catacombs
  - Tombs: Most of the tombs beneath the Fort lay empty. The remains of Trevor Abbot, David, and Aeryn Vutran are interred here.
  - Bone Piles: Piles of the remains of four skeleton warriors lie in an alcove.

Ruined Curtain Wall
  - Ruined Gatehouse: The vague shape of the Gatehouse is all the remains, the gates that would've sealed it from the outside have long since been destroyed or decayed leaving it almost completely indefensible.
  - Great Breach: If the ruined gatehouse was not enough a vast hole has been torn into a section of the wall, and all but two of the three watchtowers have been shattered by the war that led to its abandonment. Now any foe can simply walk through the vast breach if they want into the fort proper.
  - Remnants of the Eastern Watchtower: The Eastern Watchtower, once ten floors, is now a mere five and looks out east towards Belton. It is a prime location for a watchman should you ever feel the need for them.

Rebuild the Curtain Wall: (300 Gold) Rebuilding the sections of the wall that have collapsed, and reinforcing the rest will be a great task requiring much imported stone and dozens of hours of work but the Gilbert Brothers can do it! When the repairs are done the walls will be more than ready to repel any foes who might seek to harm you.

Rebuild Northern Watchtower: (150 Gold) Rebuilding the Northern Watchtower will not be an easy task, but a necessary one if you want any form of safety within the confines of the Fort. Once its built the Watchtower will have rooms which you can expand upon.

Rebuild Western Watchtower: (150 Gold) Rebuilding the Western Watchtower will not be an easy task, but a necessary one if you want any form of safety within the confines of the Fort. Once its built the Watchtower will have rooms which you can expand upon.

Repair the Eastern Watchtower: (50 Gold) Restoring the Eastern Watchtower to its former glory is a simple task, and as thus cheap. Once its repaired you'll have access to all the rooms it was supposed to have, and the full use of the vantage point atop its lofty height.

--- Once each of those has been achieved we the Gilbert Brothers have devised numerous expansions, and improvements that could benefit one such as yourself.
  - The Gilbert Brothers, Greatest Engineers in the Kingdom of Eldast

[killerhellhound]

Look around for chests, locks, and racks. Gather and sort the gear lying around in the great hall sorting it into weapons, armor, money, and random. Put locks (That have keys I found) on any found chests to keep our stuff safe.

[Dermonster]

Take note of Greenskin, Fanged thread, and caravan fliers. Buy Rags for three rough bandages, one rag for a Herbal bandage, and craft those plus another healing poultice. Page through Wild magic book, and see if there are any less damaging defensive spells.

[Unholy_Pariah]

Take a pothsot at its legs then duck behind the nearest tree and climb it fast. also scream for help.

((Well im dead already...))

[Beirus]

((Fanged Threat sounds interesting. Maybe a werewolf or something that the Blessed enchantment will be of use against. Also, U_P, all you need is like three arrows to kill that wolf. Maybe fewer.))

Go to that one spot with the tree, practice using the longsword I looted in one hand along with my shield.

[Unholy_Pariah]

((yeah... but it has -2 to my accuracy and melee classess generally trump ranged classes in melee combat, i cant even manually stab it in the eye with an arrow because it has that damn trait.))

[adwarf]

((yeah... but it has -2 to my accuracy and melee classess generally trump ranged classes in melee combat, i cant even manually stab it in the eye with an arrow because it has that damn trait.))

That's a minus two on a roll of d20 not to mention there's no restriction against firing your bow at point blank range.

[BlitzDungeoneer]

Wander around town, searching for people to convert to the One True Faith.

[Sarrak]

Take my time to prepare my meager gear and rest properly for future battles.

[killerhellhound]

((yeah... but it has -2 to my accuracy and melee classess generally trump ranged classes in melee combat, i cant even manually stab it in the eye with an arrow because it has that damn trait.))

That's a minus two on a roll of d20 not to mention there's no restriction against firing your bow at point blank range.

did everyone forget about his marksman ability? You know the one that gives +2 to hit

[adwarf]

Jase Bladeheart
You return to the usual spot, and put all your weapons except the longsword and your shield off to the side before taking up position in the middle of the clearing. You spend a while flowing through the few stances the Guard Captain taught you back before you left your post, despite your best attempts the practice goes quite badly as you try to adjust your style to the weight of your new weapon. By the time you've finished sweat is pouring down your brow and you pretty much collapse onto the bench behind you to rest, and recover.

Chronus
Mentally noting down three of the jobs you turn, and make your way out of the inn aiming to go pick up some medical supplies from Belton's herbalist to restock what you'd used up until now. You spend a while browsing the wares in the herbalist store, and a good handful of coins to get the supplies you need for your medical goods.

You set about creating three rough bandages, but despite your best efforts end up only preparing one of the rags correctly. Next up you start preparing a fourth rag for use as an herbal bandage, an aid for the worst wounds one is likely to take in the field. Somewhat off put by your failures up till now you set about creating a weak health poultice with some wariness, and are quickly amazed when you manage to create two of them out of ingredients that should have barely been enough for one.

You spend a good while after you've finished your shopping delving into the book on Wilder Mage, and end up learning nothing as if some great Karmic Beast has finally decided you've learned to much too quickly.

Gained two Rags, spent 6 Gold, Gained two Weak Health Poultices, Gained One Rough Bandage, Lost one Bag of Ingredients.

Mark Juno
You spend several hours sorting through the pile of gear left in the main hall, and clearing out empty barrels from one of the unused floors of the keep's tower. When all the barrels have finally been thrown out into the courtyard you set about converting the room originally meant for storage of alcohol into a sort of secure armory gathering a handful of chests and a few aging locks to try, and give them some sense of security. By the time you're done quite a few of the racks have been converted to makeshift shelves with weapons, and armor laying spread out on top of them and the gold locked away in chest half hidden beneath the makeshift weapon racks.

Zein
You head to Fort Gelden, and claim a space from the keep's abundance of bed spaces for your own. Stowing your gear there you lie down and rest while you wait for the others to get ready for a job.

Zack Abrams
Making your way through town you begin searching for those who can be turned to your cause, to the True Faith, and quickly find one you believe would be susceptible to your words puking his guts out in an alley. Once the man's stomach has calmed itself you set about converting he of little faith to the Right Path, speaking the words of your Lord he is quick to latch onto the idea of being of service to One who could reward him for his actions. With little difficulty you turn him to the One True Faith, and he agrees to join you on your quest to spread the True Faith.

Spoiler: Drunkard Cultist (click to show/hide)

HP: 4/4
Equipment:
Broken Bottle [Atk: 2, Atk. Speed: 1, Melee]

Traits:
Drunken not-so-Master - This Drunkard suffers a -2 to all rolls.

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Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Elric - 70
Wolf - 26

Elric
Snapping the string back to full draw you quickly let one arrow fly, and turn to run at the nearest tree in an attempt to get up it and out of the path of this wolf as you let out a yell for help hoping someone is nearby. Leaping up you grab a hold of the nearest low-hanging branch only to have it snap and send you tumbling to the ground as the branch simply can't handle your weight.

Wolf
Taking the opportunity your failure to climb the tree gives the wolf pounces upon you in your downed state, and buries its teeth into one of your shoulders. With a good grip on you it begins to shake its head tearing your flesh and nicking some of the bones beneath.

Spoiler: Wolf (click to show/hide)

HP: 4/6
Bite, and Claw: [Atk: 2, Atk. Speed: 2, Melee]
Traits:
Agile - -2 to opponent's accuracy rolls.

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Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Gold: 76

2x Light Dirk [Atk: 3, Atk. Speed: 1, Melee, Throwing Weapon]
Hunter's Shortbow [Atk. Speed: 2, Ranged]
Leather Quiver [20 Small Game Arrows (Atk: 2), 12 Iron-Tipped Arrows (Atk: 3)]
Chainmail Vest [Armor: 1]
Flint & Steel [Allow lighting of fires, Uses: Infinite]
Skin of Oil [A wineskin filled with oil, Uses: 4/4]
Weak Health Poultice [Heals 4 HP, Uses: 1/2]
Concealed Knife [Atk: 2, Atk. Speed: 2, Melee]
Mortar & Pestle [Allows the making of Potions and Poultices.]
Northern Furs [Armor: 1]
Cracked Greatbow [Atk Speed: 1, Ranged, Powerful]
Quiver [8x Iron-tipped Arrows (Atk: 3)]
4x Rusted Chainmail Vest [Armor: 1]
3x Faded Sword of the Blessed [Atk: 4, Atk. Speed 1, Melee, Pale Shade]

Spoiler: Chronus, Dermonster (click to show/hide)

HP: 15/15
MP: 4/4
Armor: 1
Level: 2
XP: 17/20

Gold: 63

Equipment:
Darkwood Stave [Atk: 3, Atk. Speed: 1, Reach, Catalyst]
Concealed Knife [Atk: 2, Atk. Speed: 2, Melee]
Curved Handaxe [Atk: 3, Atk. Speed: 2, Melee]
Rusted Platemail [Armor: 2]
Sturdy Round Shield [Block Chance: 20%]

Improvised Firebomb [Unlit, Light and throw to set any opponents in a short range from impact Aflame]

Memnok's Guide to the Basics and Fundamentals of Necromancy [Wrapped in Rags, A Guide to the Basics of Necromancy, Contains 2 More Spells to be Learned]
Book on Wilder Magic [A Book on the basics of Wilder Magic, 1 more spell to be Learned.]
Book of Essays and Blank Pages [Can be used to record various things. Essay on Zombie Weaknesses and Advised Combat Methods, Essay on Human Weaknesses and Advised Combat Methods, A Beginner's Essay on the Basics, and Nuances of Healing, Seventeen Pages are Blank.]
Book of Essays and Blank Pages [Contains A Report on the Condition, and Potential Restoration of Fort Gelden, Observations on the Clashes between Human and Skeletal Warriors, 18 Blank Pages]
Blank Book [Contains 20 Blank Pages]

3x Weak Health Poultice [Heals 4 HP, Uses: 2/2]
Rough Bandages [Cures Minor Bleeding, Single Use]

Basic Lockpicking Kit [Provides no bonuses but allows for picking of locks.]
Mortar & Pestle [Allows the making of Potions and Poultices]
Scribing Tools [+1 bonus to stuff like recording observations, writing scrolls, etc.]
Bag of Ingredients [Used to make potions]
2x Torch [When lit provides light for ten turns, Unlit]
Flint & Steel [Allow lighting of fires, Uses: Unlimited]
Skin of Oil [A wineskin filled with oil, Uses: 3/4]
3x Rag [Can be tied to things]
Length of Rope [Allows the process of not falling to your death.]
Necromancer's Femur Bone [The Femur of a Necromancer slain in the Darkwood.]

Spells:
Necromancy
Withering Blast [Cost of 2 MP per cast, requires a catalyst. A mass of white light launches from the catalyst and devours the life of anything in its way, deals 3 HP worth of damage to those it hits and gives that HP back to the caster.]
Summon Spirit [Cost of 4 MP per cast, requires a catalyst. You summon a spirit from the realm of the dead to aid you in your quest, of course whether that spirit is a peasant or a great knight seems to be completely random.]
Bone Vessel [Cost 1 MP per MP stored into a skull. A human skull can store at most 8 MP, any more can cause the skull to explode violently.]
Mage Light [Cost 1 MP per cast. You summon a magical light which you can command to stick to a specific surface, or follow you.]

Wilder Magic
Power Within [After a short incantation the target a dim red light begins to shimmer around the target's body. While activated the target gains +2 damage, and +1 attack speed to their weapon, but they suffer 4 damage every turn it is active.]
Wild Pact [This spell allows two people to make a pact, one person becomes the guardian and the other the receiver. The purpose of this spell is to take the damage that the receiver takes and transfer it to the guardian instead. The spell takes one turn to make the pact, and one turn to cancel the pact.]

Trait:
Exceptional Potential - You gain 25% more Experience
Bookworm - +2 to Rolls to Garner Knowledge from Books, to transfer knowledge from one source to another, etc.

Crafting Recipes:
Herbalism
Minor Health Poultice [Requires a Bag of Ingredients, a Mortar & Pestle, and access to a water source. Crafting roll of 11 or higher is a success, rolls of 18 or higher result in the creation of 2 of this item.] (Heals 4 HP, 2 Uses)
Rough Bandage [Requires a Rag, and a Water source. Crafting roll of 13 or higher to succeed, rolls of 18 or higher result in two of this item.] (Heals Minor Bleeding, Single Use)
Herbal Bandage [Requires a Bag of Ingredients, a Rag, a Mortar & Pestle, and a Water source. Crafting roll of 13 or higher to succeed, rolls of 18 or higher create 2 of this item.] (Heals Intense Bleeding, Single Use)
Diluted Spider's Bane [Requires a Spider's Bane Herb, a Mortar & Pestle, and a Water source. Crafting roll of 11 or higher to succeed.] (Cures Poison, 3 Uses)

Spoiler: Jase Bladeheart, Beirus (click to show/hide)

HP: 15/15
Armor: 2
Level: 2
XP: 13/20

Gold: 81

Equipment:
Longsword of the Blessed [Atk: 4, Atk. Speed: 2, Melee, Blessed, Two-Hander]
Short Spear [Atk: 4, Atk. Speed: 1, Reach, Razor Sharp]
Bearded Great-axe [Atk: 6, Atk. Speed: 1, Melee, Unwieldy, Two-Hander]
2x Throwing Axes [Atk: 3, Atk. Speed: 1, Thrown]
Adorned Kiteshield [Block Chance: 25%, Faded Heraldry]
Sturdy Iron Kiteshield [Block Change: 30%]
Reinforced Chainmail Suit [Armor: 2]

Large Ruby Gem [What's there to say? Its a large ruby that barely fits in your hand.]
Whetstone [Used to sharpen weapons, Uses: 3/4]
Rough Bandages [Cures Minor Bleeding]
Crystal Pendant [Shield of Blind Faith]

Trait:
Sure Strikes - You gain +2 to accuracy rolls when using melee weapons.
Practiced Maintenance - Allows you to apply one basic effect to a weapon or armor that you've previously used (such as the effect of a whetstone) at no cost. Can only be used before a mission, and lasts a max of two fights. Possible Effects: Razor Sharp, Flaming ]

Spoiler: Zein, Sarrak (click to show/hide)

HP: 12/12
Level: 1
XP: 0/10

Equipment:
Heavy Hammer [Atk: 4, Atk. Speed: 1, Melee, Two-Hander]

Smithing Tools [A simple set of tools for smithing, gives you +2 crafting rolls while working with metal.]

Traits:
Ambidextrous - You suffer no accuracy penalty for wielding two weapons at once.

Spoiler: Mark Juno, killerhellhound (click to show/hide)

HP: 12/12
Armor: 1
Level: 1
XP: 0/10

Equipment:
Short Spear [Atk: 4, Atk. Speed: 1, Reach]
Hardened Leather Vest [Armor: 1]

Traits:
Sure Strikes - You gain +2 to accuracy rolls when using melee weapons.

Spoiler: Elric, Unholy_Pariah (click to show/hide)

HP: 8/12
Level: 1
XP: 0/10

Equipment:
Hunter's Shortbow [Atk. Speed: 2, Ranged]
Leather Quiver [29 Small Game Arrows (Atk: 2)]

Trait:
Marksman - You gain +2 to your accuracy rolls when using ranged weapons

Spoiler: Zack Abrams, BlitzDungeoneer (click to show/hide)

HP: 12/12
Level: 1
XP: 0/10

Equipment:
Rusted Shortsword [Atk: 2, Atk Speed: 2, Melee]
Chipped Knife [Atk: 2, Atk. Speed: 1, Melee]

Traits:
Ambidextrous - You suffer no accuracy penalty for wielding two weapons at once.

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Spoiler: Ruins of Fort Gelden (click to show/hide)

Central Keep
  -  Raided Bedrooms: Some old bedrooms for whatever nobility lived here before the Fort fell to ruin, they've been raided of pretty much anything but basic bedding. No bonuses.
             - Caged Rats: After every mission take the current number of rats in the cages, and use that as the die number mins two to see how many more rats appear in the cages. (Currently there are 6 Rats)

  -  Crude Armory: The bottom floor of the Keep's tower has been converted from ale storage to a makeshift armory utilizing a few chests with locks for safety of more valuable goods, and converted racks for shelves to place larger bits of gear.
  -  Rudimentary Barracks: Allows up to two Mercenaries, and Companions to accompany the party at once. Six companions can stay at the base itself at any given time.
  -  Great Hall: The Great Hall lies at the center of the Keep, the shattered remains of a throne are at the back of it while battered tables and benches stretch in front of it large enough to allow several dozen to be seated at once. For 50 Gold a feast can be thrown here granting any who take part +100% experience gain in the next mission.

Catacombs
  - Tombs: Most of the tombs beneath the Fort lay empty. The remains of Trevor Abbot, David, and Aeryn Vutran are interred here.
  - Bone Piles: Piles of the remains of four skeleton warriors lie in an alcove.

Ruined Curtain Wall
  - Ruined Gatehouse: The vague shape of the Gatehouse is all the remains, the gates that would've sealed it from the outside have long since been destroyed or decayed leaving it almost completely indefensible.
  - Great Breach: If the ruined gatehouse was not enough a vast hole has been torn into a section of the wall, and all but two of the three watchtowers have been shattered by the war that led to its abandonment. Now any foe can simply walk through the vast breach if they want into the fort proper.
  - Remnants of the Eastern Watchtower: The Eastern Watchtower, once ten floors, is now a mere five and looks out east towards Belton. It is a prime location for a watchman should you ever feel the need for them.

Rebuild the Curtain Wall: (300 Gold) Rebuilding the sections of the wall that have collapsed, and reinforcing the rest will be a great task requiring much imported stone and dozens of hours of work but the Gilbert Brothers can do it! When the repairs are done the walls will be more than ready to repel any foes who might seek to harm you.

Rebuild Northern Watchtower: (150 Gold) Rebuilding the Northern Watchtower will not be an easy task, but a necessary one if you want any form of safety within the confines of the Fort. Once its built the Watchtower will have rooms which you can expand upon.

Rebuild Western Watchtower: (150 Gold) Rebuilding the Western Watchtower will not be an easy task, but a necessary one if you want any form of safety within the confines of the Fort. Once its built the Watchtower will have rooms which you can expand upon.

Repair the Eastern Watchtower: (50 Gold) Restoring the Eastern Watchtower to its former glory is a simple task, and as thus cheap. Once its repaired you'll have access to all the rooms it was supposed to have, and the full use of the vantage point atop its lofty height.

--- Once each of those has been achieved we the Gilbert Brothers have devised numerous expansions, and improvements that could benefit one such as yourself.
  - The Gilbert Brothers, Greatest Engineers in the Kingdom of Eldast

[Dermonster]

Try all of that again. I will not be denied!

[killerhellhound]

Go out into the courtyard and practice my spear technique

"Hey Zein want to practice your sword skills your going to need to be sharp if we are going to go adventuring"

Challenge Zein to a spar