Arkades leans on his cane, looking thoughtful. "I respect the wisdom of the Nog and their healing arts. Unless you have an objection, shield-brothers, I would see what gift the chest with their emblem might bestow."

Captain (the Nog archer) nods, "Excellent choice Arkades. I like you more with each passing minute."

"Yes, good, good decision," says the Ringmaster, "As soon as you are ready, step forward and open it!"

"Ringmaster? But what became of the ones who attacked Captain and his kin? They were tracked here, no?"

Kemuel, suspicious to the last, stood braced, tensed and ready to spring.

"Who is... Captain? What do you speak of?" inquires the Ringmaster. "Please, sir Knight, choose your treasure."
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Captain recounts to the Ringmaster the same story he told you.
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"I have not heard of your settlement," the Ringmaster responds.

"Certainly no one under my bidding would have done such a thing. This is frightening news. These vicious creatures you describe could attack the guild camp. It is best that you all choose your reward quickly so we can get out of here and warn the others!"

"So be it, Ringmaster. We can't wait idly by while people are being destroyed by our foe. And there I thought we had won at Northbrook.

Kemuel seemed to relax and breathed a deep sigh.

Then with a winning smile, "Anyway, please forgive my poor manners, sir. I am Kemuel, once of the Knights of the Ton, now proudly a legionnaire of the Shield. I have heard much of you and it is an honour to finally meet you.

"And if none of my fellows object, I would choose the chest bearing the mark of the Gobblers. Famed for their fire and agility, I would learn much from their ways. Thank you.

"Ah, yes. So perfect. I have been waiting to meet you for some time, Kemuel. I'm so glad you are finally here. If it be your will, please do open that chest right now and see what I have for you!"

"Ringmaster." The Knight of Shadows stated, grunting as he looks at the chest marked with the gobblers symbol. He shook his head, having long since encountered this man before, and once worked with him. "Let us see if you are my once employer." He looked at the human chest

"Why, of course I am. It is me! You are very familiar. Remind me... what was your name, friend?"

OOC: When you said "look" did you mean "open" or just "look"?

" Well met, sir."

Kemuel strode up to the chests and stood in front of the one he had selected. He looked down upon the drawn image of a Gobbler.

Crouching, Kemuel lifted the clasp and drew back the top of the chest.

You open the chest, but it is barren. As you search the bottom you are struck by a terrifying vision from your past. You grit your teeth and calm your nerves.

[Knight class: "Fear" effect successfully resisted.]

The Ringmaster screams in anger, "What sorcery do you possess? That has never failed before!"

"Die, fools!" he yells, casting Raise Dead on a fallen body in the NE corner of the room.
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Round 1, turns remaining:

Kemuel - move 3 or act
Exile - move 4 or act
Exile's Skeleton - move 2 or act
Rohan - move 4 or act
Arkades - move 3 or act

Captain (I will control) - move 3 or act.
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OOC: Map updated. Oops, I forgot to move Kemuel from his earlier move. Ok, now the map is correct.

HP UPDATE:

Kemuel: 34/61
Father Arkades Le'Minz: 36/41
Exile: 36/50
Rohan: 13/41
Exile's Skeleton 12/20
Captain: 24/41

Ringmaster: 100/100
Ringmaster's Skeleton: 20/20


REMINDER: Short range = any adjacent large box. Long range = anything in sight, though lower accuracy if you are further away. Movements still occur within the "small" boxes (4 small boxes in each large one.) If you have any questions, LMK.)

Kemuel grimaced. Anger seethed in him. The trap had failed to break him yet he had still had to face an evil long forgotten. Face it and conquer it, again.

The Ringmaster would pay.

Silently Kemuel drew his sword, ran with intent straight at the Ringmaster and aimed at his neck.

"Father Arkades. Help me with the skeleton. Kemuel, keep the Ringmaster off us." The Vasar stated as his skeleton slashed out towards the Ringmasters Undead Servant.

Exile, for his own part, called to life a breeze in this small dungeon, focusing the spell onto his enemies "Mighty Storm of The Forgotten, unleash thy howling souls. Hurricane Gale." The Vasar spoke, unleashing his wind magic.

As you began your swing, the power of Exile's Hurricane spell lifted the Ringmaster to the air, making him extremely vulnerable!

34 damage!

"Hell yeah Kemuel." The Shadow Knight smirked, nodding as he watched his skeleton's swing on the other skeleton.

The wind held the Ringmaster in the perfect position for Kemuel to strike, it then knocked him back against the wall, causing 6 more damage.

Your skeleton did 6 damage to the enemy skeleton.

HP UPDATE:

Kemuel: 34/61
Father Arkades Le'Minz: 36/41
Exile: 36/50
Rohan: 13/41
Exile's Skeleton 12/20
Captain: 24/41

Ringmaster: 040/100
Ringmaster's Skeleton: 14/20

Remaining turns:
Rohan - move 4 or act
Arkades - move 3 or act
Captain (I will control) - move 3 or act.