Tales of Alidaire: The Tragedy

Ryu starts at cell I-4

Ryu sighed and swung her lance past Roger and toward Duke, purposly missing. Duke still wanted to argue, and although he was right this time Ryu doubted that the fairy will listen now.

"Do you think what you say will matter at all, Duke?" Ryu asked.

Chapter 00-F: The Aqueduct Monarch

Location: Archaeic Waterway - Plains Sector

Objective: Defeat the Siren and the Aqueduct Fairy Queen!

Background: ~Threatened Monarchy~

{w} {w} {w} {L} {L} {L} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } {Q} { } { } { } { } {w} C
{w} { } { } { } { } {R} { } { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{b} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {b} G
{-} {b} { } { } { } { } { } {b} {-} H
{-} {-} {b} {Y} {R} {D} {b} {-} {-} I
{-} {-} {b} { } {C} {E} {b} {-} {-} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Roger (Exile)
HP: 30/30
MP: 25/25
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 5
Spr: 8
Move: 3 cells

Ryu (Azure Lance)
HP: 40/40
MP: 35/35
Atk: 11
Def: 7
Int: 2
Spr: 6
Move: 3 cells

Evan (Dual Blade)
HP: 40/40
MP: 20/20
Atk: 10
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Move: 3 cells

Cage (Gambler)
HP: 30/30
MP: 40/40
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 7
Move: 3 cells

Duke (Trick Step)
HP: 30/30
MP: 20/20
Atk: 16
Def: 7
Int: 2
Spr: 4
Move: 4 cells

Queen (Aqueduct Fairy Queen)
HP: 65/65
MP: 130/130
Atk: 7
Def: 10
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Rhapsody (Siren)
HP: 85/85
MP: 110/110
Atk: 12
Def: 7
Int: 6
Spr: 8
Move: 4 cells

{L} - Light of Day (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Hope of Escape (must be in adjacent cell)(All stats increase by 20%)(can only be used once by each character)

{b} - Bridge Wall (cannot be occupied)

{-} - Thin Air (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Cavern Wall (cannot be occupied)

Player Phase 1!

Roger moves to G5.

Roger didn't know which of the intimidating women to attack first. The fairy queen reminded him of Nara which caused his body to tremble; he just couldn't build up the nerve to attack her. Suddenly, he raised his greatsword and coated the blade in mana before tossing it straight up into the air with all his might. The greatsword paused in midair, tilted to aim at the siren, and then zoomed right towards her, stabbing her. The greatsword then flew back to Roger where he caught it, though it almost tore his flimsy arm off.

Roger uses Interference on Rhapsody! 17 Dmg! (ATK)

MP: 17/25

Duke, still giddy about his new shoes, started his battle with style. He spun and executed four back-flips, ending by slamming both feet into the siren's chest.

Duke moves to E6. Duke attacks Rhapsody! Two hits! 16 dmg each!
MP: 4/20

Cage
Hp: 30/30
Mp: 40/40
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 7

Cage attacks Rhapsody!
(Damage: 100% Atk/Effect: Stop 50%/Element: --)

Cage simply allowed his cards to strike, he couldn't do much else as of right now. And besides, he would be the first to go if he ran in. So what was the point of doing anything other than what he could do safely?

Cage
Hp: 30/30
Mp: 40/40
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 7

Ryu's Guard of the Dragon protects her from the Water element

Ryu moves to cell H-4

Rather than just charging in and getting herself killed, considering what happened with that giant machine, Ryu took a few cautious steps forward. It wasn't like her to be timid like this, but Ryu learns from her mistakes, unlike Duke who never seems to know his place no matter how many times he gets beaten.

Ryu waits

Rhapsody takes 29 Dmg!

HP: 56/85

Rhapsody evades Stop!

{w} {w} {w} {L} {L} {L} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } {Q} { } { } { } { } {w} C
{w} { } { } { } { } {R} { } { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } {D} { } { } {w} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{b} { } { } { } {R} {E} { } { } {b} G
{-} {b} { } {Y} { } { } { } {b} {-} H
{-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} I
{-} {-} {b} { } {C} { } {b} {-} {-} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Enemy Phase.

Rhapsody attacks Duke! 5 hits! 12 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Duke is Disabled!

The siren had suffered some significant damage from the onslaught of the enemies, but she wasn't worried; Queen was a very valuable ally. They had been fighting together for at least a century. The siren raised her saber and viciously unleashed a horrid flurry of slashes upon the man in front of her. On the first blow, the saber screeched causing the man to become instantly disabled.

Rhapsody moves to B6.

Queen uses Aqua Circle on Rhapsody!

MP: 122/130

Rhapsody gains Regen!

The aqueduct fairy queen chuckled and fired several rings of water at the siren who was creating distance between herself and the enemies. "These intruders know not of our power, Rhapsody. Let us fight to make them bow before us!" The rings of water began circling around the siren, glowing with energy. Some of her wounds healed instantaneously, but the rings did not go away.

Queen waits.

{w} {w} {w} {L} {L} {L} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } {R} { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } {Q} { } { } { } { } {w} C
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } {D} { } { } {w} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{b} { } { } { } {R} {E} { } { } {b} G
{-} {b} { } {Y} { } { } { } {b} {-} H
{-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} I
{-} {-} {b} { } {C} { } {b} {-} {-} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Rhapsody's Regen has 5 turns.

Player Phase 2!

Roger (Exile)
HP: 30/30
MP: 17/25
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 5
Spr: 8
Move: 3 cells

Ryu (Azure Lance) *GUARD OF THE DRAGON (WATER)*
HP: 40/40
MP: 35/35
Atk: 11
Def: 7
Int: 2
Spr: 6
Move: 3 cells

Evan (Dual Blade)
HP: 40/40
MP: 20/20
Atk: 10
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Move: 3 cells

Cage (Gambler)
HP: 30/30
MP: 40/40
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 7
Move: 3 cells

Duke (Trick Step) *DISABLED* *CRITICAL*
HP: 5/30
MP: 20/20
Atk: 16
Def: 7
Int: 2
Spr: 4
Move: 4 cells

Queen (Aqueduct Fairy Queen)
HP: 65/65
MP: 122/130
Atk: 7
Def: 10
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Rhapsody (Siren) *REGEN*
HP: 69/85
MP: 110/110
Atk: 12
Def: 7
Int: 6
Spr: 8
Move: 4 cells

{L} - Light of Day (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Hope of Escape (must be in adjacent cell)(All stats increase by 20%)(can only be used once by each character)

{b} - Bridge Wall (cannot be occupied)

{-} - Thin Air (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Cavern Wall (cannot be occupied)

Roger moves to D5.

Roger watched as the siren viciously tore Duke to shreds with her strange screeching saber. What if he ended up like that? Bleeding and disabled? He didn't want to find out how it felt. With fear in his heart to drive him, Roger stepped forward and coated his greatsword in mana again. It rose, aimed, and descended to strike the siren before returning violently into Roger's grasp. He wanted to avoid getting too close to the siren, but he could feel his mana running out.

Roger uses Interference on Rhapsody! 17 Dmg! (ATK)

MP: 9/25

Ryu moves to cell E-4

Ryu uses Lunge on Rhapsody. 12 ATK Dmg. Chance of Frail
MP: 27/35

Inches from death and unable to fight back. Duke sighed and shrugged. To hell with it, he thought. He ambled over to the queen. And gave her a dazzling smile. Then he positioned himself and locked lips with her.

Duke moves to C5. Duke Kisses Queen waits...

Cage
Hp: 30/30
Mp: 40/40
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 7

Cage attacks Rhapsody!
(Damage: 100% Atk/Effect: Stop 50%/Element: --)

Cage simply allowed his cards to strike again, he couldn't do much else as of right now. And besides, She was out of range for other attacks. So what was the point of getting closer right now?

Cage
Hp: 30/30
Mp: 40/40
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 7

Rhapsody takes 24 Dmg!

HP: 45/85

Rhapsody evades Frail!

Rhapsody evades Stop!

{w} {w} {w} {L} {L} {L} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } {R} { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } {Q} {D} { } { } { } {w} C
{w} { } { } { } {R} {E} { } { } {w} D
{w} { } { } {Y} { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{b} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {b} G
{-} {b} { } { } { } { } { } {b} {-} H
{-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} I
{-} {-} {b} { } {C} { } {b} {-} {-} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Duke is Disabled for 2 more turns.

Enemy Phase.

Rhapsody moves to E5.

The siren was beginning to get quite irritated by the attacks of the party members, so she dodged through them and found herself in the middle of the area. She held up her sword and ran a single finger down its length. The result was an unbearable screech that echoed throughout the space wreaking havoc on the party's ears.

Rhapsody uses Negative Sound on All Enemies! 6 Piercing Dmg!

MP: 88/110

Queen casts Watera on Roger, Duke, Evan, and Rhapsody! 27 Water Dmg! (INT)

MP: 90/130

The Queen blushed a bit as Duke kissed her, but then smirked. "Hmph. Seems like the fool wants to become my pet," she spat. "Sorry, but it wasn't good enough to keep you around for." With that, she laughed derisively and raised her hand into the air. A large sphere of water appeared over Roger that crashed down on him quickly, the force of the impact causing the water to strike everyone around him as well. "I'll make quick work of you all!"

Queen waits.

{w} {w} {w} {L} {L} {L} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } {Q} {D} { } { } { } {w} C
{w} { } { } { } {R} {E} { } { } {w} D
{w} { } { } {Y} {R} { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{b} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {b} G
{-} {b} { } { } { } { } { } {b} {-} H
{-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} I
{-} {-} {b} { } {C} { } {b} {-} {-} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Rhapsody's Regen has 4 turns left.

Player Phase 3!

Roger (Exile) *CRITICAL* *DOOM (5)*
HP: 5/30
MP: 9/25
Atk: 13 --- 26 --- 39
Def: 7 --- 11
Int: 5 --- 8
Spr: 8 --- 12
Move: 3 cells

Ryu (Azure Lance) *GUARD OF THE DRAGON (WATER)*
HP: 34/40
MP: 27/35
Atk: 11
Def: 7
Int: 2
Spr: 6
Move: 3 cells

Evan (Dual Blade)
HP: 13/40
MP: 13/20
Atk: 10
Def: 6
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Move: 3 cells

Cage (Gambler)
HP: 24/30
MP: 40/40
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 7
Move: 3 cells

Duke (Trick Step) *KO*

Spoiler:

Queen (Aqueduct Fairy Queen)
HP: 65/65
MP: 90/130
Atk: 7
Def: 10
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Rhapsody (Siren) *REGEN*
HP: 85/85
MP: 88/110
Atk: 12
Def: 7
Int: 6
Spr: 8
Move: 4 cells

{L} - Light of Day (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Hope of Escape (must be in adjacent cell)(All stats increase by 20%)(can only be used once by each character)

{b} - Bridge Wall (cannot be occupied)

{-} - Thin Air (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Cavern Wall (cannot be occupied)

S-Ability Acceptance activates!

Roger's ATK is doubled!

Atk: 26

Roger is Doomed!

R-Ability Inevitable Demise activates!

All stats are increased by 150%!

Atk: 39
Def: 11
Int: 8
Spr: 12

The water had crashed right upon him, and now his clothes were dripping we once again. His body had already been shaking with fear, and now he was kind of cold. A blue aura began to surround him as his head dropped and his body seemed to stop. Suddenly, his greatsword was sticking through the siren, blood running along the edge. In a matter of seconds, Roger leaped over the siren and thrust his weapon into her again. The illusory copies of himself launched their attacks so fast, it seemed as though two gaping wounds suddenly appeared on both of the siren's sides. Roger leaped back to his original position, but then hobbled to a safer location, his body still weak from all the damage he had received.

Roger uses Iron Maiden on Rhapsody! 4 hits! 39 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

MP: 1/25

Roger moves to G5.

Cage
Hp: 24/30
Mp: 40/40
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 7

Cage attacks Queen!
(Damage: 100% Atk/Effect: Stop 50%/Element: --)

With the Siren defeated, make that over murdered, Cage smiled. The battle just became a whole lot easier. Quickly shooting his cards at the queen, he knew it would be pitiful, but it would buy him some time to move over to her. Making his way to a new spot he prepared a more powerful assault.

Cage moves to H4!

Cage
Hp: 24/30
Mp: 40/40
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 7

Ryu uses Crosslance on Queen. 12 ATK Dmg on first and second hits, 15 Fire ATK Dmg on last hit
MP: 13/35

Ryu waits

Rhapsody takes 128 Dmg!

Rhapsody OVERKILL!

Queen takes 6 Dmg!

HP: 59/65

Queen evades Stop!

{w} {w} {w} {L} {L} {L} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } {E} { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } {Q} {D} { } { } { } {w} C
{w} {~} { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} D
{w} { } { } {Y} { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{b} { } { } { } {R} { } {~} { } {b} G
{-} {b} { } {C} { } { } { } {b} {-} H
{-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} I
{-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Enemy Phase.

Queen moves to C8.

The aqueduct fairy queen seemed to be shaking slightly. Slowly, she hovered to one side of the room and turned around threateningly to face her remaining foes. "You may have dispatched my trusted friend and advisor, but...," she paused and raised her hands. "No. I won't let it go unpunished! UNFORGIVABLE!!" Suddenly, chains made of water shot through the area everywhere and wrapped around the party from all directions. Now that they were sitting ducks, the Queen could pick them off, one by one, that is, if none escaped.

Queen uses Shackles of Aquarius on All Enemies! 13 Dmg! (INT)

MP: 54/130

Roger is Sealed!

Ryu evades Seal!

Evan is Sealed!

Cage is Sealed!

{w} {w} {w} {L} {L} {L} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } {E} { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } { } {D} { } { } {Q} {w} C
{w} {~} { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} D
{w} { } { } {Y} { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{b} { } { } { } {R} { } {~} { } {b} G
{-} {b} { } {C} { } { } { } {b} {-} H
{-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} I
{-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Player Phase 4!

Roger (Exile) *CRITICAL* *DOOM (4)* *SEAL*
HP: 4/30
MP: 1/25
Atk: 13 --- 26 --- 39
Def: 7 --- 11
Int: 5 --- 8
Spr: 8 --- 12
Move: 3 cells

Ryu (Azure Lance) *GUARD OF THE DRAGON (WATER)*
HP: 27/40
MP: 13/35
Atk: 11
Def: 7
Int: 2
Spr: 6
Move: 3 cells

Evan (Dual Blade) *SEAL*
HP: 7/40
MP: 13/20
Atk: 10 --- 12
Def: 6 --- 7
Int: 4 --- 5
Spr: 6 --- 7
Move: 3 cells

Cage (Gambler) *SEAL*
HP: 18/30
MP: 40/40
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 7
Move: 3 cells

Duke (Trick Step) *KO*

Spoiler:

Queen (Aqueduct Fairy Queen)
HP: 59/65
MP: 54/130
Atk: 7
Def: 10
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Rhapsody (Siren) *OVERKILL*

{L} - Light of Day (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Hope of Escape (must be in adjacent cell)(All stats increase by 20%)(can only be used once by each character)

{b} - Bridge Wall (cannot be occupied)

{-} - Thin Air (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Cavern Wall (cannot be occupied)

Roger waits.

Roger was hopelessly tangled up in the watery chains. His weak body didn't have that much effort to break out anyway. It just remained in its spot, limp and helpless.

Cage
Hp: 18/30
Mp: 40/40
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 7

Cage waits.

"Fuck"

They were trapped. All except Ryu. This was gonna be a horrible fight. In fact. Cage would rather Ruby just chew them out now. It would save them all the trouble they were going to have later. But alas, Ruby was not going to come and chew them out now. So in the mean time, they would have to wait. Bound and chained.

Cage
Hp: 18/30
Mp: 40/40
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 7

Ryu moves to cell E-7

This was just great, everyone else was rendered useless. This was not a good sign as Ryu doubted that she could win this alone.

Ryu waits

{w} {w} {w} {L} {L} {L} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } {E} { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } { } {D} { } { } {Q} {w} C
{w} {~} { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } {Y} { } {w} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{b} { } { } { } {R} { } {~} { } {b} G
{-} {b} { } {C} { } { } { } {b} {-} H
{-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} I
{-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Roger is Sealed for 2 more turns.

Evan is Sealed for 2 more turns.

Cage is Sealed for 2 more turns.

Enemy Phase.

Queen moves to B6.

The fairy queen looked around at the entangled enemies, but it seemed as though one had managed to escape the effects of her spell. "So, you wanted to have a little fun with me?" she said, glaring at Ryu. "So shall you wish it, so shall it be." With a wave of her hands, several glass panels appeared around Ryu, trapping her. Slowly, water began trickling down the inside of the glass cage and started to collect on the ground at the trapped girl's feet.

Queen uses Aquarium on Ryu! 13 Dmg! (INT)

MP: 30/130

{w} {w} {w} {L} {L} {L} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } {E} {Q} { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } { } {D} { } { } { } {w} C
{w} {~} { } { } { } {/} {-} {\} {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } {|} {Y} {|} {w} E
{w} { } { } { } { } {\} {-} {/} {w} F
{b} { } { } { } {R} { } {~} { } {b} G
{-} {b} { } {C} { } { } { } {b} {-} H
{-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} I
{-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Player Phase 5!

Roger (Exile) *CRITICAL* *DOOM (3)* *SEAL*
HP: 4/30
MP: 1/25
Atk: 13 --- 26 --- 39
Def: 7 --- 11
Int: 5 --- 8
Spr: 8 --- 12
Move: 3 cells

Ryu (Azure Lance) *GUARD OF THE DRAGON (WATER)* *AQUARIUM (2)*
HP: 20/40
MP: 13/35
Atk: 11
Def: 7
Int: 2
Spr: 6
Move: 3 cells

Evan (Dual Blade) *SEAL*
HP: 7/40
MP: 13/20
Atk: 10 --- 12
Def: 6 --- 7
Int: 4 --- 5
Spr: 6 --- 7
Move: 3 cells

Cage (Gambler) *SEAL*
HP: 18/30
MP: 40/40
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 7
Move: 3 cells

Duke (Trick Step) *KO*

Spoiler:

Queen (Aqueduct Fairy Queen)
HP: 59/65
MP: 30/130
Atk: 7
Def: 10
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Rhapsody (Siren) *OVERKILL*

{L} - Light of Day (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Hope of Escape (must be in adjacent cell)(All stats increase by 20%)(can only be used once by each character)

{b} - Bridge Wall (cannot be occupied)

{-} - Thin Air (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Cavern Wall (cannot be occupied)

Roger waits.

Roger managed to lift his head to see Ryu trapped within a glass aquarium, just like the one the fairy they fought before used. This time though, it seemed as though the aquarium was filling with water which would mean that Ryu would drown if she didn't break out. He didn't want to watch, so he let his head droop down again, his eyes closed.

Cage
Hp: 18/30
Mp: 40/40
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 7

They were screwed. In fact they were screwed the second they entered the waterway. Now Ruby was going to fucking gut them and use their innards as a threat to any soilder who failed to complete a mission. He sighed and his head fell forward.

"So fucking great"

Cage
Hp: 18/30
Mp: 40/40
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 7

Ryu uses Impale on Glass (D-7)

Ryu looked around her to see herself surrounded by the same kind of glass one of the faries surrounded herself with before. It was nearly indestructable, and although it would probably break her lance in the process, Ryu still struck at the glass in front of her in an attempt to break it. She had no intention of drowning, or dying in any way, at least until she killed Duke.

Ryu scores a critical hit!

Glass (D7) breaks!

The Aquarium collapses!

{w} {w} {w} {L} {L} {L} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } {E} {Q} { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } { } {D} { } { } { } {w} C
{w} {~} { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } {Y} { } {w} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{b} { } { } { } {R} { } {~} { } {b} G
{-} {b} { } {C} { } { } { } {b} {-} H
{-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} I
{-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Roger is Sealed for 1 more turn.

Evan is Sealed for 1 more turn.

Cage is Sealed for 1 more turn.

Enemy Phase.

Queen casts Dispelga on Ryu! 13 Dmg! (INT)

MP: 12/130

Ryu's Guard of the Dragon fades.

"So, you were strong enough to break through my aquarium, eh?" the fairy queen spoke indignantly, a glower upon her face. "Well, I'm not giving up!" She pointed her staff at the girl and unleashed a blast of magic that shredded away her protection. The fairy queen knew she didn't have enough mana to cast a water spell, but this was all she had at the moment.

Queen moves to D5.

{w} {w} {w} {L} {L} {L} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } {E} { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } { } {D} { } { } { } {w} C
{w} {~} { } { } {Q} { } { } { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } {Y} { } {w} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{b} { } { } { } {R} { } {~} { } {b} G
{-} {b} { } {C} { } { } { } {b} {-} H
{-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} I
{-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Player Phase 6!

Roger (Exile) *CRITICAL* *DOOM (2)* *SEAL*
HP: 4/30
MP: 1/25
Atk: 13 --- 26 --- 39
Def: 7 --- 11
Int: 5 --- 8
Spr: 8 --- 12
Move: 3 cells

Ryu (Azure Lance)
HP: 13/40
MP: 6/35
Atk: 11
Def: 7
Int: 2
Spr: 6
Move: 3 cells

Evan (Dual Blade) *SEAL*
HP: 7/40
MP: 13/20
Atk: 10 --- 12
Def: 6 --- 7
Int: 4 --- 5
Spr: 6 --- 7
Move: 3 cells

Cage (Gambler) *SEAL*
HP: 18/30
MP: 40/40
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 7
Move: 3 cells

Duke (Trick Step) *KO*

Spoiler:

Queen (Aqueduct Fairy Queen)
HP: 59/65
MP: 12/130
Atk: 7
Def: 10
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Rhapsody (Siren) *OVERKILL*

{L} - Light of Day (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Hope of Escape (must be in adjacent cell)(All stats increase by 20%)(can only be used once by each character)

{b} - Bridge Wall (cannot be occupied)

{-} - Thin Air (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Cavern Wall (cannot be occupied)

Roger waits.

Unable to move or act, Roger silently awaited for Death to finally come and take him. He had outsmarted Death once too many, and now it was time for justice. It was only natural for the poor boy to expect this; he had been flirting with it for too long, and now his soul was for the taking. The icy grip was tightening around his heart, and soon, his mind would slip away into blissful nothingness...