After a failed attempt at tackling the Beast in the King's garden, we head west, into the wild lands.
Bzzz zzsszzz!
Looks like Bee has a new hatchling.
Onwards, to the West...
Don' even think about it, Malac my boy.
Pilfering Orc graves? That's infra dig, man.
We enter the chief's hut to the west.
An infinitely reusable thrown magic weapon, that doesn't require you being in harm's way? MINE!
Maybe later...
We venture to the North, seeking to explore a cave entrance. En route we encounter...
The Orcs seem honorable enough, let's aid them.
Aye! To arms!
Alrighty. It's a good chance to test my new Summon spell.
A kitty! So fluffy!
We advance and do battle...
And are soon victorious, with no casualties or KOs.
One Orc even wishes to stay with the party.
(note that in Realmz, Summoned creatures stay with you!)
We head back to the Orc village to rest in safety, and then continue exploring.
Hark! Danger is afoot.
I'm sure it's nothing Mr. Mittens can't handle.
Mr. Mittens? Oh, brother...
Exit light!
Nighty night!
Playmates for Mittens!
Oh.
Well, good enough.
Our party and its pets pummel the remaining Troll...
And it is soon vanquished.
Ta da!
We recuperate, and then advance.
We seem to be running into a lot of babies lately...
Figures.
Bring it on!
Unfortunately, our AI-controlled summons start far away from the action, and their movement AI is fairly stupid.
No matter! I'll summon another one.
Ooh! It's a big one this time.
Fire
elementals fiends! Yay!
One by one, the Troll siblings are cut down.
During the fight, Reppep is slain.
He fought bravely!
We'd all be propping tombstones if it wasn't for him.
Bee avenges him as she coup de graces a sleeping Troll.
Don't feel so good...
(Diseases pretty much act like Poison; they're very deadly in this game)
I'll patch you up, buddy!
One throwing ax, comin' up!
(missed the killing blow by a split second)
Thatta Bee.
After a long and grueling battle, our heroes enjoy some well earned R&R.