MageQuest - An RPG-esque Forum Adventure

[Sir Sivelos]

MageQuest

IT'S FINALLY HERE! MageQuest, the epic adventure, is finally here. If you don't recall, I posted MageQuest before, but it was a bit different. For those who were wondering, I stopped that MageQuest because it wasn't really heading where I wanted it to.

Now, enough talk! Let me cover some important points.

1. This is an RPG-esque forum adventure, very similar to Problem Sleuth.

2. You'll be given a set of choices per post, which dictate where the story goes. The General Commands can be used at any time, while Specific Commands are… well, specific to certain locations. There are normally two (three at the most) per party member. Battle commands can only be used in battle, and will only be viewable when you are in a battle (obviously).

3. Being an RPG-styled adventure, there is a level system. Defeat enemies, gain EXP and loot!

4. There may be the occasional 'update,' where I may introduce a new aspect to MageQuest. However, don't expect these too much.

5. Please, when you input a command, do NOT double-post or spam the command. I'll get to it when I get to it. If I somehow miss your command, shoot me a PM or VM and I'll fix the update.

6. When you are awaiting the next update, feel free to chat. Just please, do not talk about anything inappropriate. This may be Fun and Games, but it's still part of the forum, so obey forum rules.

7. The Inspect command is very fluid. If you want to know more about something, make the Party member of choice inspect that object. Never fully believe what I tell you; I weave clever hints into it. Always inspect. Example: [Mage]: Inspect book.

8. When making updates, I occasionally make mistakes. More often than not, I notice and correct said mistakes, but if I don't, please notify me. Thanks in advance!

9. Sometimes I forget to update. It happens, due to my general laziness and inability to remember everything. If it gets to the point where I haven't updated in a week or more, shoot me a message.

That's about it. Now, experience the epic tale of a young, aspiring mage in training…

Experience MageQuest! Enjoy!


[MageQuest]: Begin.THE MAGE stands in his wizardly tower in the middle of the country side, contemplating how that one cloud looks like a skull.

Suddenly, however, he remembers that he has a magic lesson with the prestigious ARCHMAGE. THE MAGE needs to get ready, he needs to leave soon or else he'll be late!

Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Look around room.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[EmeraldSky]

I look around the room

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage] Look around room.The Mage is the protagonist, silly! But he follows the command regardless.

The Mage's bedroom is quite bare and simple. In one corner, as you'd expect, is his bed. Above the bed hangs a map of the surrounding countryside. In another corner is a MAGIC CHEST, holding a bunch of the Mage's belongings. He should probably get his things before he heads off to the ARCHMAGE's tower. Also, there is a door leading to a corridor outside.

Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Get your stuff out of the chest!
• [Mage]: Look at map.
• [Mage]: Look around a bit more.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Shruikan]

[Mage]: Get your stuff out of the chest!

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Get your stuff out of the chest!The Mage rummages around in his MAGIC CHEST, and pulls out the following:

The APPRENTICE'S WAND, GOLD (1000), PHOENIX FEATHER (2), RESPAWN TICKET (15), and the GRAND WARLOCK'S TOME OF FORBIDDEN MAGIC.

Nice stuff in here.

Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Better check map first before going.
• [Mage]: Why not rummage a bit more?
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Dragon Master Mike]

Rummage a bit more!

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Rummage a bit more!The Mage performs some good old fashioned rummaging. He finds:

MYSTIC CLOTH (3), POWER IRON (1), BOTTLE OF CONCENTRATED SQUASH (5), and MYTHIC CLOTH (1).

The Mage suddenly recalls his lesson with the ARCHMAGE. Better get going!

Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Take the shortcut through SWINE FOREST.
• [Mage]: Take the normal route through SUNSHINE ROUTE.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

• [Mage]: Take the shortcut through SWINE FOREST.

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Take the shortcut through SWINE FOREST.The Mage leaves his Wizard Tower and approaches the entrance to SWINE FOREST… The first dungeon in the game. We're making headway!

The Mage enters SWINE FOREST, admiring how the trees grow to form rooms, walls, and even ceilings. The room is empty, apart from a few pieces of gold lying on the floor. There are a few paths; one leading NORTH, one leading WEST, and one leading EAST.

Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Go EAST!
• [Mage]: Go WEST!
• [Mage]: Go NORTH!
• [Mage]: Pick up the gold, fool!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Wander]

[Mage]: Pick up the gold, fool!

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Pick up the gold, fool!The Mage agrees wholeheartedly! He sweeps up the gold like a greedy vacuum cleaner.

The Mage now has 1050 gold.

The previous pathways still remain.

Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Go EAST!
• [Mage]: Go WEST!
• [Mage]: Go NORTH!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[HKim]

> Retrieve arms.

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Retrieve arms.SECRET CODE ACCEPTED!

+5 to all stats!

The pathways still remain. The Mage really wants to go check them out.

Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Go EAST!
• [Mage]: Go WEST!
• [Mage]: Go NORTH!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[EmeraldSky]

I Go North

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Go NORTH!The MAGE attempts to go north, but a door blocks his path! Perhaps there's a key around?

The MAGE returns to the center room.

Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Go EAST!
• [Mage]: Go WEST!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Wander]

[Mage]: Go EAST!

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Go EAST!The MAGE goes through the eastern corridor, and encounters a MINIHOG! Gasp, the first battle!

Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Go EAST!
• [Mage]: Go WEST!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.
Battle Commands
• Attack!
• Defend!
• Use a spell!
• Run Away!

[HKim]

>Inspect Minihog

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

• Use a spell!

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Inspect MINIHOG!The MINIHOG in question is a LEVEL 1 MINIHOG. It's highest stats are its attack, and its lowest stats are its magic defense. Lucky you.

However, since INSPECTING takes a turn, the MINIHOG uses SLAM (the equivalent of tackle)! The Mage takes 3 damage!

MAGE HEALTH: 32 / 35


[Mage]: Use a Spell!Since the only spell the Mage currently knows is SPELL OF MAGIC MISSILE, the Mage obliges! A green light forms at the end of the Mage's Apprentice's Wand, forming into an orb of magic energies! The Magic Missile strikes the Minihog with great fervor! The Minihog takes 12 damage!

MINIHOG HEALTH: 8 / 20
Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Continue the battle.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.
Battle Commands
• Attack!
• Defend!
• Use a spell!
• Run Away!

[EmeraldSky]

I cast Magic Missile

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Cast Magic Missile!Magic Missiles ensue.

One more thing, as this is a 'tutorial battle,' of sorts;

Each playable character has a limited mana source that they can cast spells from. Keep in mind that this is LIMITED.

Mage's Mana: 56 / 60

But the Magic Missile hits for 8 damage, killing the MINIHOG! The Mage gains 100 EXP!

THE MAGE LEVELS UP TO LEVEL 2! HUZZAH!

The Mage learns the SPELL OF FIREBALL. The SPELL OF FIREBALL is added to the Mage's Spell Cache. The Spell Cache can be organized anytime outside of a dungeon, so make sure to use it wisely. Don't worry, necessary spells can be added with the auto-fill command. However, make sure to choose the spells you want along.

Anyway, The Mage learned a new spell! Great!

The Mage's Stats
• Level: 2
• HP: 37 / 40
• Mana: 56 / 60
• Attack: 8
• Defense: 11
• Magic Attack: 20
• Magic Defense: 13
• Speed: 15
• Weapon: Apprentice's Wand
• Armor: Wizard Tunic (Purple)
Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Look around the new room.
• [Mage]: Return to the main room.
• [Mage]: Do a sweet victory dance!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Chakramaster]

[Mage]: Inspect the Minihog's corpse for items

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: ???Command incompatible!

Don't worry, if an enemy drops L00T, then I will tell you.

That Minihog was a planned 'tutorial' encounter, to introduce the battle system.

Now… The previous commands still remain.
I just realized what you meant.

The Minihog didn't drop any items. All the Mage found was a poor, charred piggy body. Moving on…


The previous commands still remain.
Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Look around the new room.
• [Mage]: Return to the main room.
• [Mage]: Do a sweet victory dance!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[EmeraldSky]

I do the obligatory victory dance

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Do a Sweet Victory Dance!Less obligatory, more encouraged! It adds to the mood!

The options from before still remain.
Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Look around the new room.
• [Mage]: Return to the main room.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

• [Mage]: Look around the new room.

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Look around the new room.The room is nearly identical to the previous one. However, more items lie about on the floor. In the corner, lies a special item that catches the Mage's eye.

What now?
Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Take a closer look at the sparkly item.
• [Mage]: Take a closer look at the miscellaneous items.
• [Mage]: Return to the main room.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[EmeraldSky]

I examine the sparkly thing

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Take a closer look at the sparkly item.The sparkly item in question is…

DOOR KEY HALF (1)!

It seems the other half must be around here somewhere. If you find it, you can unlock a door nearby.

The other commands still remain.
Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Take a closer look at the miscellaneous items.
• [Mage]: Return to the main room.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[EmeraldSky]

Look at everything else.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Mage: Inspect miscellanious items Pumpkin. Alternatively, return to the main room.

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Take a closer look at the miscellaneous items.The Mage finds…

Disconcerting Twig (2), Soil of Secrecy (3), and Piggy Snout (1)!

Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Go WEST!
• [Mage]: Return to the EAST room.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.
Accidentally messed up the post. Sorry.

[EmeraldSky]

I go west

[HKim]

> Check Inventory

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Go WEST!The Mage goes through the West corridor, to find another room. There is another Minihog in the corner, but it hasn't noticed the Mage yet. Perhaps you can sneak up on it?

Check Inventory!GOLD: 1050
• Piggy Snout (1)
• Disconcerting Twig (2)
• Soil of Secrecy (3)
• Phoenix Feather (2)
Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Go WEST!
• [Mage]: Return to the EAST room.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[EmeraldSky]

I sneak west, hoping the Minihog doesn't notice

[HKim]

> Combine twig with piggy snout.

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Go WEST!So sorry, folks. It seems that in a bout of idiocy, the OP forgot to give you the correct commands! I apologize on his behalf. Now, let's try this again.

The Mage goes through the West corridor, to find another room. There is another Minihog in the corner, but it hasn't noticed the Mage yet. Perhaps you can sneak up on it?

Check Inventory!GOLD: 1050
• Piggy Snout (1)
• Disconcerting Twig (2)
• Soil of Secrecy (3)
• Phoenix Feather (2)
Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Sneak up on the MINIHOG.
• [Mage]: Attempt to sneak around the MINIHOG.
• [Mage]: Return to the EAST room.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[EmeraldSky]

I try to sneak past the minihog

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Attempt to sneak around the MINIHOG.The Mage attempts to sneak around, but is caught!

Battle engage: Level 1 Minihog vs. The Mage (level 2)!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.
Battle Commands
• Attack!
• Defend!
• Use a spell!
• Run away!

[EmeraldSky]

I cast Fireball

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Cast SPELL OF FIREBALL.Broiling cinders dance around the tip of The Mage's wand as he casts the Spell of Fireball. Power and energy seep out of the Apprentice's Wand to form a fireball, which then hurls itself at the MINIHOG, oneshotting it! Congrats, first oneshot of the story!

The Minihog drops PIGGY SNOUT (1) and POUNDING HOOF (1), along with 100 experience.

Mage's EXP: 100 / 150

Mage's Mana: 52 / 60

Looks like Fireball uses up a bit more mana than Magic Missile. The Mage still has plenty, but still, it is advisable to be cautious.
Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Look around the room.
• [Mage]: Return to the center room.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[HKim]

> Retrieve Piggy Snout and Pounding Hoof.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

[Mage]: Look around the room.

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Inspect Piggy Snout (1) and Pounding Hoof (1).Don't worry, they're already snuggly tucked in the Mage's inventory. Drops from enemies go right to the Mage's inventory.

[Mage]: Look around the room.There doesn't seem to be much of interest, aside from 50 gold and the corridor back into the main room.

Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Return to the center room.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[EmeraldSky]

I take 50 gold

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Inspect Gold (50).The Gold is added to the party's total money.

Gold: 1100

The Gold is shared over your entire party, and can be spent by any member. Currently, your party consists of only The Mage, but keep that in mind.

Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Return to the center room.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Chakramaster]

[Mage]: Return to the center room

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Return to the Center Room.The Mage returns to the center room.

To save time, the Mage simply crafts the DOOR KEY (1) without instruction. The door is open, and the NORTH CORRIDOR is now available to go through!

The Mage is slightly off-put by the NORTH CORRIDOR.Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Go NORTH!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[EmeraldSky]

I head north

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Go NORTH!The Mage goes through the CORRIDOR and into the next room… When suddenly, the door shuts behind him! A looming figure stands before him…

MINIBOSS BATTLE!
The Megahog (level 2)!

The Megahog looms over The Mage, huffing and puffing through its monstrous snout. Good luck!Battle Commands
• Attack!
• Use a spell!
• Defend!
• Run away!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Dragon Master Mike]

Freeze it's legs to the ground with an Ice spell!

unless that's too specific. If using a spell doesn't mean actually picking the spell, then just use a spell.

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Use a Spell!The Mage doesn't have an Ice spell! Yet, at least. Anyway, your command goes through nonetheless!
Spell Cache
• Spell of Magic Missile - Costs 2 mana
• Spell of Fireball - Costs 4 manaBattle Commands
• Attack!
• Use a spell!
• Defend!
• Run away!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[EmeraldSky]

I try Fireball

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Spell of Fireball!The Mage uses Spell of Fireball!

MEGAHOG Health: 35 / 50

The Mage's Mana: 48 / 60

The Megahog retorts with a EXHALING GALE! Breathing out of its comically large snout, The Mage is struck by humid gusts of wind!

The Mage's Health: 32 / 40Battle Commands
• Attack!
• Use a spell!
• Defend!
• Run away!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[EmeraldSky]

I try Magic Missile

[HKim]

> Fireball!

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Spell of Magic Missile!The Mage uses Spell of Magic Missile!

MEGAHOG Health: 30 / 50

The Mage's Mana: 46 / 60

The Megahog retorts with a SLAM! The Mage is struck by a giant porky tackle!

The Mage's Health: 28 / 40


[Mage]: Spell of Fireball!The Mage attempts to cook some bacon.

MEGAHOG Health: 15 / 50

The Mage's Mana: 42 / 60

The Megahog uses GROUND SLAM! The Megahog jumps in the air, landing on the Mage with frightening strength! Ouch!

The Mage's Health: 18 / 40Battle Commands
• Attack!
• Use a spell!
• Defend!
• Run away!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[EmeraldSky]

I use a Potion

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

• Spell of Magic Missile

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: ???The Mage doesn't HAVE a Potion!


[Mage]: Spell of Magic Missile!The Mage sends some Magic Missiles the MEGAHOG's way.

MEGAHOG Health: 3 / 50

The Mage's Mana: 40 / 60

The Megahog uses SLAM!

The Mage's Health: 10 / 40

This is going to be close.Battle Commands
• Attack!
• Use a spell!
• Defend!
• Run away!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[EmeraldSky]

I try Magic Missile to finish it off before it finishes me

[HKim]

> Let out a primal scream.

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Spell of Magic Missile!Zippidee doo dah, Magic Missiles fly.

MEGAHOG Health: 0 / 50

The Mage's Mana: 38 / 60

YOU WON!!!

The Megahog topples over, collapsing into a pool of EXP and L00T!

The Mage gains a whopping TWO levels! The Mage is now at Level 4!

The MEGAHOG drops L00T, which is picked up and sorted. The Mage loves orderly things.

The door from which the Mage came remains closed, but one of the two doors on the other side of the room - which it seems to Megahog was guarding - open! The right door slides open, and there's a light at the end of the tunnel!

For whatever reason, it seems that the rest of the dungeon is not accessible to the Mage at the moment. Perhaps you can come back later when you're strong enough.


[Mage]: ???The Mage lets out a bloodcurdling scream, causing some birds to fly away in shock!Specific Commands
• [Mage]: Go through the light!
• [Mage]: Do a sweet victory dance!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[EmeraldSky]

Do the victory dance!

[HKim]

> Do a sweet victory dance.

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Do the victory dance!The Mage dances like a pro.

The Mage exits SWINE FOREST, a whopping three levels higher and much richer. The route to the ARCHMAGE'S TOWER is not a long one, but it will take quite a while.
General Commands
• [Mage]: Continue on your path, brave hero.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[EmeraldSky]

I continue on my way

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Continue on your path, brave hero.The Mage obliges, heading down the road to the ARCHMAGE'S TOWER. The MAGE greets some friendly travelers on the way.

Eventually, the Mage reaches the door to the ARCHMAGE'S TOWER. He enters, trying to find where in the world his mentor is. As he enters a corridor, he spots an open door. Voices are coming from the door, and they seem to be in an intense discussion.

???: I'm not a fool, see? Just tell me where I can find the…

The Mage cannot here all of the discussion.
General Commands
• [Mage]: Try and overhear the conversation!
• [Mage]: Wait patiently for the conversation to end and for the Archmage to call you in.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Rival Max]

Check Party Status

[Sir Sivelos]

Check Party Status.You only have one party member currently.
The Mage's Stats
• Level: 4
• HP: 80 / 80
• Mana: 130 / 130
• Attack: 23
• Defense: 31
• Magic Attack: 42
• Magic Defense: 35
• Speed: 38
• Weapon: Apprentice's Wand
• Armor: Wizard Tunic (Purple)
General Commands
• [Mage]: Try and overhear the conversation!
• [Mage]: Wait patiently for the conversation to end and for the Archmage to call you in.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Rival Max]

Try and overhear the conversation!

[Sir Sivelos]

[Mage]: Try and overhear the conversation!The Mage sneaks up to the door. What he sees will be with him for the remainder of the story.

HE SEES...

[Mage]: Be the Rogue.
You are now The Rogue, the second playable character.

Hot diggidy darn, is the Rogue cool. If there was a poll for the coolness factor of all people on the planet, he would DEFINITELY rank high.

The Rogue is a member of the GUILD OF ROGUES, a union of mercenaries, assassins, treasure hunters, and the like. They basically let anybody in, provided they pass the initiation. And the Rogue passed with flying colors.

Currently, the Rogue is on a mission personally assigned by the leader and founder of the Guild of Rogues, the legendary "Golden Eyes" the mighty. The Rogue's mission is to track down a golden idol, which will allow them to trade with the Light and Dark Silhouettes that live outside of the Eternal Desert, where the Guild's home base is located.

The Rogue has located the Gold Idol; it's located in a temple within the Eternal Desert. How easy.

No matter how easy the mission, all members of the Guild of Rogues are taught to stock up and prepare first. Better get ready! Even to a Sandman like the Rogue, the Eternal Desert can be harsh.
Specific Commands
• [Rogue]: You must be off!
• [Rogue]: Look around your AWESOME hideout.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Rival Max]

Check inventory.

[Sir Sivelos]

Check Inventory.The Rogue has his Holo-Suit, a bodysuit that allows him to turn invisible, his Trusty Sword, and his Rogue's Mask. He also has 1100 gold, but he doesn't recall how he got that much gold.

Other than that, he doesn't have much on him.

Perhaps there's some stuff in the chests in his AWESOME hideout?
Specific Commands
• [Rogue]: You must be off!
• [Rogue]: Look around your AWESOME hideout.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Chakramaster]

Look around the AWESOME hideout

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Look around your AWESOME hideout.The Rogue agrees wholeheartedly! Such awesomeness can only be viewed by a fellow as awesome as he is.

The hideout is quite small, around the size of a large shed, with a table in the center. On the wall is a map of the Eternal Desert, with a bit X marking the location of the Golden Idol. There's also a chest in the corner full of sweet L00T.
Specific Commands
• [Rogue]: You must be off!
• [Rogue]: Rummage the heck out of that chest.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[EmeraldSky]

Have a look in the chest

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Rummage the heck out of that chest.The Rogue rummages like there's no tomorrow. He finds:

• 1000 more gold!

Gold: 2100

• Miscellaneous Paper (3)
• Permission Slip
• Spare Sword (3)
• Apple (24)

While not terribly interesting, this stuff can be of use. They are all added to the Rogue's inventory.
Specific Commands
• [Rogue]: Do your mission! Get adventuring!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Rival Max]

Do your mission! Get adventuring!

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Do your mission!The Rogue heads off into the Eternal Desert.

Thus begins a new dungeon; THE ETERNAL DESERT: Withering Wastes.

This part of the Eternal Desert is odd, as the landscape implies that it was once lush and fertile, a green bastion in the middle of a sandy wasteland.

The first 'room' is quite wide, with several rocks jutting out of the ground.

Available pathways are NORTH, WEST, and SOUTH.
Specific Commands
• [Rogue]: Go NORTH!
• [Rogue]: Go WEST!
• [Rogue]: Go SOUTH!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Rival Max]

Go SOUTH!

[HKim]

>Inspect Room

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Go SOUTH!The Rogue goes Southward into the new room.

340 gold has been found! Fertile Soil (4), Unnerving Branch (1), and Lost Gold (2) has been found!


[Rogue]: Inspect room.The room is quite small, similar to the first one. There is another path in this room to the WEST.
Specific Commands
• [Rogue]: Return to the previous room.
• [Rogue]: Go WEST!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Rival Max]

Check inventory.

[HKim]

> Inspect Unnerving Branch.

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Check inventory.The Rogue has:

Gold: 1840

Fertile Soil (4), Unnerving Branch (1), and Lost Gold (2).


[Rogue]: Inspect Unnerving Branch.It's a branch from some sort of tree... For some reason, it's stained red. The Rogue doesn't want to inspect is any more.

The previos commands still exist.
Specific Commands
• [Rogue]: Return to the previous room.
• [Rogue]: Go WEST!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Chakramaster]

Go WEST!

[Rival Max]

Use a spell!

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Go WEST!The Rogue goes through the WEST corridor.

There's not much here either. There is a KEY HALF, so that indicates there is a door somewhere.


[Rogue]: Use a Spell!The Rogue doesn't have any spells! He's not much of a magic user.
Specific Commands
• [Rogue]: Return to the previous room.
• [Rogue]: Pick up the KEY HALF.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Rival Max]

Pick up the KEY HALF.

[HKim]

> Inspect Key Half!

[EmeraldSky]

I go back to the previous room

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Pick up the KEY HALF.The key half is collected.


[Rogue]: Inspect the KEY HALF.It's half of a shiny silver key. There's undoubtedly another one lying around somewhere.


[Rogue]: Go back to the previous room.The Rogue returns to the previous room, only to be greeted by a SAND DEVIL! Dun duuuuh!

The Rogue (level 4) vs. Sand Devil (level 3)

Strange… It seems that the Rogue doesn't use spells like the Mage, but he uses skills.

Obviously, this is just magic for the inept. Instead of mana, this uses skill points. However, as these are basically one in the same, you might as well call it mana.
Battle Commands
• Attack!
• Use a spell!
• Use a skill!
• Defend!
• Run away!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Rival Max]

Attack Attack!!

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Attack attack!Okay, okay!

The Rogue hacks and slashes, dealing a nice amount of damage for such a simple attack.

Sand Devil HP: 45 / 80

The Sand Devil uses skill: SANDSTONE! The Sand Devil solidifies itself, buffing its defense! Looks like this won't be a two-turn battle…

By the way, just to clear the air:

Skills and Spells are basically the same thing. Some characters use skills, while others use spells. What's the difference, however, you may ask? It's quite simple. Spells are a bit more useful, as they can be used outside of battle, but you are limited in the amount of spells you can use at a time. Skills, on the other hand, are quite versatile; however, they are limited to battle and battle alone. Everyone has skills, even our little Mage… They just need to be unlocked by leveling.

Also, one more thing: Skills and Spells draw from a similar energy pool, so be sure to mediate your use of spells and skills.
Battle Commands
• Attack!
• Use a spell!
• Use a skill!
• Defend!
• Run away!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Rival Max]

Use a skill!

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Use a Skill!What skill shall the Rogue use?

The Rogue's Skills
• Silent Slash: Sneak up on the opponent and attack. Fairly weak, but it never misses. Costs 5 skill points.
• Invisibility: Use the Holo-Suit to become invisible. Guarantees that enemy attacks miss for one turn. Costs 3 skill points.


What shall The Rogue use?
Battle Commands
• Attack!
• Use a spell!
• Use a skill!
• Defend!
• Run away!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Rival Max]

Invisibility..

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Use a Invisibility!The Rogue's Holo-Suit projects a magic field, making the Rogue invisible! The Sand Devil is confused as to where the Rogue went.

Rogue's Skill Points (Mana): 27 / 30

The Sand Devil uses SAND WHIP! The Sand Devil hurls sand at such a velocity that they could be compared to bullets!!

…However, it misses since the Rogue is actually three feet to the left. Wah wah wah.

The Rogue's invisibility wears off. What will the Rogue do now?
Battle Commands
• Attack!
• Use a spell!
• Use a skill!
• Defend!
• Run away!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Rival Max]

Use a Skill!

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Use a Skill!What skill shall the Rogue use?

The Rogue's Skills
• Silent Slash: Sneak up on the opponent and attack. Fairly weak, but it never misses. Costs 5 skill points.
• Invisibility: Use the Holo-Suit to become invisible. Guarantees that enemy attacks miss for one turn. Costs 3 skill points.
Battle Commands
• Attack!
• Use a spell!
• Use a skill!
• Defend!
• Run away!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Rival Max]

Check inventory (Trying to find out what weapons the rouge has.)

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Inspect weapon.The Rogue has an ASSASSIN'S SWORD. It's the starting equipment, it's as generic as it gets.
Battle Commands
• Attack!
• Use a spell!
• Use a skill!
• Defend!
• Run away!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Ganyu]

Use a Skill! --> Silent Slash

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Silent Slash! The Rogue sneaks up behind the Sand Devil and attacks!

Sand Devil HP: 5 / 80


Battle Commands
• Attack!
• Use a spell!
• Use a skill!
• Defend!
• Run away!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Chakramaster]

Let's go with another attack!

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Attack! Sand Devil Status:
[] Not Rekt
[] Slightly Rekt
[] Rekt
[X] Tyrannosaurus Rekt

The Sand Devil dissipates into the very thing its made of: sand. Poor, inanimate sand. The Rogue takes a minute to mourn his fallen, crazed brother.

…Moving on, the Sand Devil drops some Soulful Sand (5), and Cactus Mug (1). Lucky you, Cactus Mugs are rare!

Specific Commands
• [Rogue]: Return to the first room.
• [Rogue]: There might be something you missed. Inspect the room further.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[EmeraldSky]

Check the room again, just to be sure we didn't miss any treasure

[Sir Sivelos]

Sorry for the lack of updates recently, folks. I've been sick with a bad cold, so I couldn't really do much. :P

Expect somewhat-more-regular updates now!


[Rogue]: There might be something you missed. Inspect the room further.No, it looks like you got everything.

The room is just as it was, everything normal. The withering trees sway in the breeze, turning up some sand… There's a bit of a bulge in a nearby sand dune as the wind passes over.

The wind dies down, and the trees return to normal, and the sand dune is still abnormally bulging.

Specific Commands
• [Rogue]: Return to the first room.
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Rogue: Inspect PumpkinBulge...EXTREMELY cautiously. If nothing turns up return to 1st room.

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Inspect Sand Bulge.There's a pumpkin? Where?

The Rogue proceeds to poke it with his sword. Poke, poke.

Surprisingly, there is NOT an enemy, or any hazard behind this sand bulge… Just a door. It doesn't look like the door the KEY HALF the Rouge found matches up to… So there must be another key nearby!

This door is decked out in silver and gold plating. The thing alone must be worth a fortune! But doors like these always contain over twenty times the gold (at the least) inside! The Rogue is itching to find the key.

The Rogue goes back into the first room.

The Rogue went SOUTH before, so new directions are NORTH and WEST.

Specific Commands
• [Rogue]: Go SOUTH again!
• [Rogue]: Go NORTH!
• [Rogue]: Go WEST!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[EmeraldSky]

I go west

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Search vigorously for the other Key. GET ALL THE L00T.

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Go WEST!The Rogue goes westward. He finds…

A small room. Not very interesting.

There are two other paths, NORTH and further WEST.


[Rogue]: Inspect room for L00T.

The Rogue thoroughly inspects the room, finding:

Soulful Sand (5), Mini Cactus (1), and a Odd Bone. Nice finds!
Specific Commands
• [Rogue]: Go WEST again!
• [Rogue]: Go NORTH!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Go back to the South Room and check to see if the Odd Bone is a key, or if any of your inventory items could do it. If none of them work, return to this room and keep going West.

[HKim]

> Check Inventory

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Return to the SOUTH ROOM.The Rogue returns, and places the ODD BONE into the KEY HOLE…

Only for it to get lodged in, breaking the lock completely. Good job.

One temporal rewind later (as if reality was face palming in response to that), The Rogue is back in the room he was in before.

The Odd Bone is obviously important, I'll give you that, but all keys thus far have been formed from two pieces… Maybe there's another piece lying around?


Check inventory.

The Rogue has:
Rogue's Inventory
• Soulful Sand (10)
• Cactus Mug (1)
• Odd Bone
• Key Half (1)
• Training Sword
• Mini Cactus (1)
Specific Commands
• [Rogue]: Go WEST again!
• [Rogue]: Go NORTH!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[HKim]

> Inspect Mini Cactus

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Inspect Mini Cactus.It's a miniature cactus, coming with a perfectly manufactured pot for it to rest in.

Not much to see here.
Specific Commands
• [Rogue]: Go WEST again!
• [Rogue]: Go NORTH!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Ganyu]

Go north!

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Go NORTH!The Rogue goes into a new room, quite large, but not the largest room the Rogue has seen.

Suddenly, a Sand Devil appears!

Rogue (Level 4) vs. Sand Devil (level 3)!
Battle Commands
• Attack!
• Use a spell!
• Use a skill!
• Defend!
• Run away!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Rival Max]

Attack!

[HKim]

> Attack!

[Ganyu]

Use Silent Slash!

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Attack!Sand Devil HP: 70 / 80.

The Sand Devil solidified, buffing defense.


[Rogue]: Silent Slash!Sand Devil HP: 55 / 80
Battle Commands
• Attack!
• Use a spell!
• Use a skill!
• Defend!
• Run away!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Rival Max]

Silent Slash!

[Ganyu]

Silent Slash again!

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Silent SlashSand Devil HP: 40 / 80.

Rogue's Skill Points: 18 / 30

Silent Slash sure is popular.

The Sand Devil uses SAND WHIP! …It misses.
Battle Commands
• Attack!
• Use a spell!
• Use a skill!
• Defend!
• Run away!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[EmeraldSky]

Does the Rogue have a potion?

[HKim]

> Silent Slash!

[Sir Sivelos]

[Rogue]: Potions?The Rogue doesn't have a Potion! Besides, Potions only restore health, not energy. You need Elixirs for that.

…The Rogue doesn't have any of those either. He's strangely unprepared for this.


[Rogue]: Silent Slash!Sand Devil HP: 25 / 80

Rogue's Skill Points: 13 / 30

The Sand Devil attacks with a Perfectly Generic Attack!

Rogue's HP: 28 / 35
Battle Commands
• Attack!
• Use a spell!
• Use a skill!
• Defend!
• Run away!
General Commands
• Inspect…
• Use a spell!
• Check Spell Tome.
• Check inventory.
• Check Party Status.

[Rival Max]

> Silent Slash!

The rogue is going to die if doesn't somehow find a way not to keep running into the same villain ...