BOSS: Marla (Dark Mage, ??/F) 100/100 (Level 17) Items: Mysterious Staff, Elven Crown
1: Lieutenant Amanda (Soldier, Claymore 24/F): 40/40 HP (Level 6) Items: Black Claymore +3 to ATK, Superior Elven Armor: +2 to DEF
2: Arastine (Stalwart Defender, Axe, Gauntlets, Tower Shield 49/F): 55/55 HP (Level 8), Items: Paladin Armor, +5 to Defense Rolls, RIng of ATK +1 to ATK, Ring of Def +1 to DEF
3: McKayla (Cleric, E. Jewelry 26/F) 13/13HP (Level 5) (Spells: Heal, Shield, Gravity, Dispell, Drain Life) Items: Elven Jewelry, +1 to Healing Spells, Black Bow
4: Moira (Dark Mage, Magic Staff 32/F): 17/17 HP (Level 7) (Spells: Shadow Bolt, Drain Life, Summon Snakes, Cocoon, Poison MIst) Items: Elven Bracelet, +3 to Attack Rolls, Spider Shawl (+1 to Def)
5: Astrid (Soldier, Fencing Rapier 20/F): 40/40 HP (Level 7), Items: Elven Armor, +1 to Defense Rolls
6: Oola (Soldier, Barbed Whip 22/F): 20/20 HP (Level 3), Items: Elven Armor +1 to Defense Rolls
7: Rixa (Archer, Longbow 26/F) 20/20 HP (Level 8) Items: Bone Longbow, +4 to Attack Rolls, Doubles as a Melee Weapon, Ring of ATK +1 to ATK
8: Beth (Dark Mage 25/F) 15/15 HP (Level 5) (Spells: Shadow Bolt, Carrion Swarm, Curse of Agony)
9: Elendra (Cleric, 19/F) 9/9HP (Level 3) (Spells: Heal, Shield) Items: Shriveled Heart of Nergal +1 to DEF
10: Anko (Rogue, Martial Arts 27/F) 21/21 HP (Level 7) Ring of Attack, +1 to ATK, Ring of Defense, +1 to DEF, Elven Armor, +1 to Def
11: Eisenhilde (Reaver, Crossbow/Spear, 25/F) 23/23/ HP (Level 8) Items: Blade of Hel +1 to ATK, Tyris' Mace +2 to ATK, Elven Chain Mail, +1 to Def
12: Minuette (Soldier, Sword/Shield 19/F) 25/25 HP (Level 4)
13: Avaricia (Mage, 19/F) 13/13 HP (Level 5) (Spells: Fireball, Lightning, Stone Throw)
14: Kuu'rin (Rogue, Daggers ???/F) (Level 5) (16/16 HP), Elven Daggers +2 to ATK, Ring of ATK +1 to ATK, Ring of DEF +1 to DEF
15: Kaede (Soldier, Claws/Biting ???/F) 25/25 HP (Level 4)
16: Bee (Archer, Short Bow 18/F) 10/10/HP (Level 3)
17: Bianca (Rogue, Scorpion Tail/Claws ???/F) (20/20 HP) (Level 6) Ring of ATK +1 to ATK Ring of DEF +1 to DEF
18: Kendra (Warrior, Zweihander) 45/45 HP (Level 8) Elven Armor +2 to DEF, Enchanted Zweihander +3 to ATK, Ring of ATK +1 to ATK
18: Courtney (Archer, Crossbow 21/F) 10/10/HP (Level 3)
19: Fedosia (Soldier, Poleaxe 29/F) 20/20 HP (Level 3)
20: Tihana (Mage, 18F) 9/9 HP (Level 3) Spells: Icicle
21: Amaia (Cleric, 18F) 9/9 HP (Level 3) Spells: Heal, Shield
Unavailable: August (Soldier, Mace/Shield 30/M) 30/30 HP (Level 5) Items: Slaver's Beatstick, +3 to ATK, +4 against Elves, Ornate Elven Armor: +3 to DEF, Ring of Attack: +1 to ATK, Ring of Defense: +1 to DEF
Marla sat in her quarters, alone with her Lieutenant Amanda, who was seated in front of her. The Dark Mage had been giddy as a school girl since slaying Magatha. Acid Battalion had fallen under her control, and along with it, Toxin recognized her as her loyal right hand woman.
As she adjusted the crown on her head, she took a sip from a straw that was placed in her nearby glass of wine. Amanda thought the scene looked quite comical, what with the fearsome sorceress drinking from a straw through her beaked mask, but chose not to voice that thought aloud.
"Are you excited Amanda? One more battle and you get to go back to whatever it is you do. Away from this...wretched forest...hehehe."
She began to stroll around the room, drinking from her straw while Amanda sat and watched.
"We've received our orders. When the final battle begins, we're to make a break for the Temple of Naga. No sewers to crawl through this time. Toxin and her forces will engage the main Elven Army, and keep the Elven Queen, Anemone busy. That foolish woman is a soft-hearted pacifist. A real goody-two shoes. But when push comes to shove, she's a powerful sorceress. Possibly even stronger than Toxin herself."
That revelation certainly did not put Amanda at ease. Toxin's army was built on the fact that the Evil Sorceress could kill them all at a whim. If something stronger than her existed...and they would have to fight it...
"Wipe that look off your face, it ill suits you, my captain." Marla approached Amanda in her chair, and very suddenly, sat on her lap, straddling her.
"Our mission," said Marla, getting uncomfortably close to the frozen Lieutenant, beak rubbing against her face, "is to raid the temple, and capture the Eye of Abbadon. Once we complete that task, the battle for Oakenshield is over. It's as simple as that really. No more Elves, no more enemies, complete victory. After that...well who knows what will happen...hehehe"
For the first time since starting this campaign, Marla removed her mask. Her flowing long silver hair, which had been kept up by the mask, fell down to her back. She had a heart shaped, pale face, and bright pink lips. Her eyes were round, with purple irises. She'd certainly be beautiful, if you weren't aware of just how fully crazy she was.
"One last mission. Ready the Battalion. Don't fail me now.~"
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Marla surveyed her army of loyal brainwashed Elven soldiers, mask firmly placed back on. The siege of Oakenshield was set to begin in just a few hours, and all of Toxin's forces were marshaling for the final battle. The elves had holed up in their capital city under the banner of their queen, Anemone. After a long and brutal campaign, this last battle would decide everything. If Toxin was unable to capture the city, the Elves and their Queen would be able to push back and wipe out the corrupt human invaders. Of the massive army that set out from Kafra, only the strongest and luckiest had made it this far.
On one side of Marla stood her Lieutenant, Amanda, while on the other side stood August. He had completed his end of the bargain. Of the 60 Elven Slaves handed over to August, he had managed to produce at least 20 brainwashed Elven Warriors to fight under Marla. These warriors were far stronger than the average human, and would be of great use in the upcoming battle. 20 of the Elven Soldiers had been deemed unfit, and been slain during the break-in process. The final 20 were malnourished and weak. There would be no time left to convert them before the final battle began.
"I'm quite pleased with your results August. Yes, quite pleased indeed. You have a very bright future ahead of you in the events to come. Now then, how about a demonstration?"
Marla holds her hand out to the Elven Slaves that had not been converted yet.
"Order our new loyal legion here to slay these vermin!"
Choice for August:
A) Execute the Order, you've gotta keep up appearances
B) Refuse, the chances of you seeing this through to the end just got drastically shorter, but you could never do something so horrible
C) Write-in
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The siege of Oakenshield will begin soon. A myriad of thoughts run through your head. The next battle is guaranteed to be more fearsome than anything you've faced so far. While many of you will die, you realize that if you can survive, you'll no longer be just another expendable cog in the war machine. You'll be a powerful warrior who set out and conquered the ancient forest of the Elves.
Oakenshield will hold many opportunities. The most principle of which is the chance to finally rid yourself of Marla. If you feel as though you have a chance against the Dark Wizard, now will be the perfect time. She'll be preoccupied with raiding the temple and with fighting the host of powerful enemies that lie ahead. Princess Kia, who has already sworn to kill every last member of Miasma, her powerful mage companion, Severa, and Queen Anemone, who rivals even Toxin herself. The battle could be the perfect time to strike against Marla, however, if you do it too early, you may find yourself without a powerful ally against aforementioned trio. Perhaps it may not even be worth it to try and kill Marla. Maybe escaping with your lives might be good enough.
In any event, this is the last chance you'll have to rest before the final battle begins. Use it wisely!
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This is the last rest chapter! Missions 11 and 12 will be a two-parter. Say your goodbyes, make your final preparations, do whatever your heart desires! You'll either die a Zako, or finally become something more.
