Character
| Game | Tales of Maj'Eyal: Age of Ascendancy 1.1.5 |
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| Campaign | Maj'Eyal |
| Mode | Normal Adventure |
| Sex | Female |
| Race | Cornac |
| Class | Adventurer |
| Level / Exp | 11 / 61% |
| Size | medium |
| Lifes / Deaths | Killed by Forest Troll Hedge-Wizard at level 2 on the 75th Pyre 122nd year of Ascendancy at 17:45 0 / 4Killed by skeleton warrior at level 3 on the 76th Pyre 122nd year of Ascendancy at 02:13 Killed by Ben Cruthdar, the Cursed at level 7 on the 4th Flare 122nd year of Ascendancy at 22:07 Killed by Linstig the human at level 8 on the 6th Flare 122nd year of Ascendancy at 23:06 |
Primary Stats
| Strength | 25 (base 12) |
| Dexterity | 19.5 (base 16) |
| Constitution | 13 (base 12) |
| Magic | 31 (base 27) |
| Willpower | 28 (base 24) |
| Cunning | 14 (base 14) |
Resources
| Mana | 80/80 |
| Psi | 108/108 |
| Life | 268/268 |
| Positive | 10/80 |
| Stamina | 135/135 |
| Healing Factor | 1.2 |
| Regeneration | 0.48 |
Speed
| Mental | 0% |
| Attack | 0% |
| Movement | +35% |
| Spell | 0% |
| Global | +100% |
Vision
| Sight | 10 |
| Lite | 1 |
| Infravision | 6 |
Offense: Mainhand
| Damage | 19 |
| Accuracy | 22 |
| Crit Chance | 5% |
| APR | 10 |
| Speed | 1.00 |
Offense: Offhand
| Damage | 10 |
| Accuracy | 22 |
| Crit Chance | 5% |
| APR | 10 |
| Speed | 1.00 |
Offense: Spell
| Spellpower | 34.9 |
| Crit Chance | 10% |
| Speed | 1 |
Offense: Mind
| Mindpower | 22.6 |
| Crit Chance | 2% |
| Speed | 1 |
Offense: Damage Bonus
| Blight | +4% |
| Physical | +23% |
| Cold | +21% |
| All | 0% |
| Lightning | +3% |
| Light | +15% |
| Temporal | +15% |
| Darkness | +15% |
| Arcane | +4% |
| Fire | +3% |
| Nature | +8% |
Offense: Damage Penetration
| Cold | +8% |
Defense: Base
| Armour (hardiness) | 4 (30%) |
| Defense | 20.1625 |
| Ranged Defense | 21.6625 |
| Fatigue | 0 |
| Physical Save | 23.65 |
| Spell Save | 20.325 |
| Mental Save | 14.7 |
Defense: Resistances
| Nature | + 10%( 70%) |
| Cold | + 31%( 70%) |
| All | 0%( 70%) |
Defense: Immunities
| Instadeath Resistance | 100% |
Inscriptions (3/3)
| Infusions | Effective talent level: 1.0 Infusion: WildUse mode: Activated Range: melee/personal Cooldown: 12 Travel Speed: instantaneous Usage Speed: instant Is: a nature gift Description: Activate the infusion to cure yourself of physical effects and reduce all damage taken by 14% for 4 turns. |
| Infusions | Effective talent level: 1.0 Infusion: RegenerationUse mode: Activated Range: melee/personal Cooldown: 13 Travel Speed: instantaneous Usage Speed: 1 turn Is: a nature gift Description: Activate the infusion to heal yourself for 108 life over 5 turns. Its effects scale with your Cunning stat. |
| Runes | Effective talent level: 1.0 Rune: ManasurgeUse mode: Activated Range: melee/personal Cooldown: 21 Travel Speed: instantaneous Usage Speed: 1 turn Is: a spell Description: Activate the rune to unleash a manasurge upon yourself, increasing mana regeneration by 619% over 10 turns and instantly restoring 31 mana. Also when resting your mana will regenerate at 0.5 per turn. |
Class Talents
| Cunning / Shadow magic | 1.00 |
| 2/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| Technique / Magical combat | 1.00 |
| 1/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| Technique / Dual techniques | 1.00 |
| 3/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| Technique / Dual weapons | 1.00 |
| 1/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| Psionic / Psi-fighting | 1.00 |
| 1/5 |
| 5/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| Spell / Enhancement | 1.00 |
| 1/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 0/5 |
Generic Talents
| Spell / Aegis | 1.00 |
| 3/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 0/5 |
| Celestial / Light | 1.00 |
| 3/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 0/5 |
| Technique / Combat training | 1.00 |
| 0/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 1/5 |
Effects
| talent | Augmentation |
| talent | Arcane Combat |
| talent | Shadow Combat |
| talent | Shock Hands |
| talent | Fiery Hands |
| talent | Arcane Shield |
| talent | Shielding |
Quests
Ungrol of Last Hope asked you to look for his wife's friend Celia, who has been reported missing. She frequently visits her late husband's mausoleum, in the graveyard near Last Hope. And now for a grave | active |
You successfully escorted the lone alchemist to the recall portal on level 2 of Trollmire. Escort: lone alchemist (level 2 of Trollmire)As a reward you improved Magic by +2. | done |
You have found all the clues leading to the hidden treasure. There should be a way on the third level of the Trollmire. Hidden treasureIt looks extremely dangerous, however - beware. You have slain Bill. His treasure is yours for the taking. | done |
It is time to explore some new places -- dark, forgotten and dangerous ones. Into the darknessThe Old Forest is just south-east of the town of Derth. The Maze is west of Derth. The Sandworm Lair is to the far west of Derth, near the sea. The Daikara is on the eastern borders of the Thaloren forest. * You must explore the Old Forest and find out what lurks there and what treasures are to be gained! * You must explore the Maze and find out what lurks there and what treasures are to be gained! * You must explore the Sandworm Lair and find out what lurks there and what treasures are to be gained! * You must explore the Daikara and find out what lurks there and what treasures are to be gained! | active |
Explore the caves below the ruins of Kor'Pul and the Trollmire in search of treasure and glory! Of trolls and damp caves* You have explored the Trollmire and vanquished Prox the Troll. * You have explored the ruins of Kor'Pul and vanquished the Shade. | done |
Various alchemists around Maj'Eyal are competing to gain entry into the great Brotherhood of Alchemists, and one or more have enlisted your aid. The Brotherhood of AlchemistsStire of Derth needs your help making an elixir of the fox. He has given you some notes on the ingredients: * 'Needed: one pouch of faeros ash. They're creatures of pure flame, and likely of extraplanar origin, but the ash of objects consumed by their fire has remarkable properties.' * 'Needed: one pouch of luminous horror dust. Not to be confused with radiant horrors. If you encounter the latter, then I suppose there are always more adventurers.' * 'Needed: one minotaur nose. You'll need to find one with a ring, preferably an expensive one.' Ungrol of Last Hope needs your help making an elixir of foundations. He has given you some notes on the ingredients: * You've found the needed sandworm tooth. * You've found the needed warg claw. * You've found the needed skeleton mage skull. | active |
You were asked to prove your worth as a fighter by a rogue, in order to participate in the arena The agent of the arena | done |
You met a half-mad lumberjack fleeing a small village, rambling about an untold horror lurking there, slaughtering people. The beast within3 lumberjacks have died. | done |
Equipment
| Psionic focus | Eclipse (18-21.6 power, 4 apr, darkness damage) Eclipse (18-21.6 power, 4 apr, darkness damage)Requires: - Magic 32 Powered by arcane forces 5.00 Encumbrance. [Unique] Type: weapon / staff ; tier 2 Base power: 18.0 - 21.6 Uses stat: 110% Mag Damage type: Darkness Mastery: Staff Mastery Accuracy bonus: +4.0% procs dam / acc Armour Penetration: +4 Physical crit. chance: +3.5% Attack speed: 100% When wielded/worn: Changes damage: +15% physical / +15% light / +15% darkness / +15% temporal Talents cooldown: Twilight (-1 turn) Moonlight Ray (-1 turn) Searing Light (-1 turn) Talent granted: +1 Command Staff P.Energy each turn: +0.10 N.Energy each turn: +0.10 Spellpower: +12 Spell crit. chance: +8% This tall staff is tipped with a pitch black sphere that yet seems to give off a strong light. |
| Light source | Wintertide Phial Wintertide PhialPowered by arcane forces 2.00 Encumbrance. [Unique] Type: lite / lite ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Light radius: +1 Infravision radius: +6 It can be used to cleanse your mind (remove a few detrimental mental effects), costing 40 power out of 60/60. This phial seems filled with darkness, yet it cleanses your thoughts. |
| On head | linen wizard hat of frost (+16%) (1 def, 0 armour) linen wizard hat of frost (+16%) (1 def, 0 armour)Infused by nature 2.00 Encumbrance. Type: armor / head ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Defense: +1 Changes resistances: +16% cold Changes damage: +11% cold A pointy cloth hat, very wizardly... |
| On feet | traveler's pair of iron boots of uncanny dodging (3 def, 3 armour) traveler's pair of iron boots of uncanny dodging (3 def, 3 armour)Requires: - Talent Armour Training Crafted by a master 3.00 Encumbrance. Type: armor / feet ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Armour: +3 Defense: +3 Ranged Defense: +3 Fatigue: -2% Maximum encumbrance: +20 Physical save: +6 Heavy boots, with metal strips at the toes, heels and other vulnerable parts, to better protect the wearer's feet from harm. |
| Tool | Tooth of the Mouth (dig speed 12 turns) Tooth of the Mouth (dig speed 12 turns)Powered by unknown forces 3.00 Encumbrance. [Unique] Type: tool / digger ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Armour penetration: +5 Damage when the wearer is hit: 15 blight Changes damage: +4% blight When carried: Talent granted: +1 Dig A huge tooth taken from the Mouth, in the Deep Bellow. |
| On fingers | Ring of Growth Ring of GrowthInfused by nature Crafted by a master 0.10 Encumbrance. [Unique] Type: jewelry / ring ; tier 2 When wielded/worn: Changes stats: +4 Str / +4 Wil Changes resistances: +10% nature Changes damage: +8% nature / +8% physical Physical save: +8 Life regen: +0.15 Healing mod.: +20% This small wooden ring has a single green stem wrapped around it. Thin leaves still seem to be growing from it. |
| Around neck | Feathersteel Amulet Feathersteel AmuletCrafted by a master 0.10 Encumbrance. [Unique] Type: jewelry / amulet ; tier 2 When wielded/worn: Fatigue: -20% Maximum encumbrance: +20 Movement speed: +20% Avoid Pressure Traps: The wearer never triggers traps that require pressure. The weight of the world seems a little lighter with this amulet around your neck. |
| In main hand | flaming iron dagger of massacre (9.5-12.35 power, 5 apr) flaming iron dagger of massacre (9.5-12.35 power, 5 apr)Requires: - Dexterity 11 Powered by arcane forces Crafted by a master 1.00 Encumbrance. 0.80 Ego Multiplier. Type: weapon / dagger ; tier 1 Base power: 9.5 - 12.4 Uses stats: 45% Str, 45% Dex Damage type: Physical Mastery: Dagger Mastery Accuracy bonus: +0.5% APR / acc Armour Penetration: +5 Physical crit. chance: +4.0% Attack speed: 100% Burst (radius 1) on hit: +5 fire Sharp, short and deadly. |
| On hands | rough leather gloves of magic (+2) (0 def, 1 armour) rough leather gloves of magic (+2) (0 def, 1 armour)Powered by arcane forces 1.00 Encumbrance. Type: armor / hands ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Armour: +1 Changes stats: +2 Mag Changes damage: +4% arcane Light gloves which do not seriously hinder finger movements, while still protecting the hands somewhat. |
| In off hand | iron dagger of erosion (4-5.2 power, 5 apr) iron dagger of erosion (4-5.2 power, 5 apr)Requires: - Dexterity 11 Infused by nature 1.00 Encumbrance. 0.80 Ego Multiplier. Type: weapon / dagger ; tier 1 Base power: 4.0 - 5.2 Uses stats: 45% Str, 45% Dex Damage type: Physical Mastery: Dagger Mastery Accuracy bonus: +0.5% APR / acc Armour Penetration: +5 Physical crit. chance: +4.0% Attack speed: 100% Damage when this weapon hits: +4 nature / +5 temporal Sharp, short and deadly. |
| Cloak | resilient linen cloak of Iron Throne (1 def, 0 armour) resilient linen cloak of Iron Throne (1 def, 0 armour)Infused by nature Crafted by a master 2.00 Encumbrance. Type: armor / cloak ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Defense: +1 Changes stats: +2 Str / +1 Con Maximum life: +30.00 A cloth coat typically worn as a loose outer garment. It is spacious enough to be worn even over bulky metal armour. |
| Main armor | Silk Current (12 def, 0 armour) Silk Current (12 def, 0 armour)Powered by arcane forces 2.00 Encumbrance. [Unique] Type: armor / cloth ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Defense: +12 Damage when the wearer is hit: 10 cold Changes resistances: +15% cold Changes resistances penetration: +8% cold Changes damage: +10% cold Talent mastery: +0.10 Spell / Water Spellpower: +4 Movement speed: +15% This deep blue robe flows and ripples as if pushed by an invisible tide. |
Inventory
iron dagger (5.5-7.15 power, 5 apr) iron dagger (5.5-7.15 power, 5 apr)Requires: - Dexterity 11 1.00 Encumbrance. 0.80 Ego Multiplier. Type: weapon / dagger ; tier 1 Base power: 5.5 - 7.2 Uses stats: 45% Str, 45% Dex Damage type: Physical Mastery: Dagger Mastery Accuracy bonus: +0.5% APR / acc Armour Penetration: +5 Physical crit. chance: +4.0% Attack speed: 100% Sharp, short and deadly. |
iron dagger (5-6.5 power, 5 apr) iron dagger (5-6.5 power, 5 apr)Requires: - Dexterity 11 1.00 Encumbrance. 0.80 Ego Multiplier. Type: weapon / dagger ; tier 1 Base power: 5.0 - 6.5 Uses stats: 45% Str, 45% Dex Damage type: Physical Mastery: Dagger Mastery Accuracy bonus: +0.5% APR / acc Armour Penetration: +5 Physical crit. chance: +4.0% Attack speed: 100% Sharp, short and deadly. |
Kor's Fall (10-12 power, 0 apr, darkness damage) Kor's Fall (10-12 power, 0 apr, darkness damage)Requires: - Magic 25 Powered by arcane forces 5.00 Encumbrance. [Unique] Type: weapon / staff ; tier 1 It must be held with both hands. Base power: 10.0 - 12.0 Uses stat: 110% Mag Damage type: Darkness Mastery: Staff Mastery Accuracy bonus: +4.0% procs dam / acc Armour Penetration: +0 Physical crit. chance: +1.5% Attack speed: 100% When wielded/worn: Changes damage: +10% acid / +10% blight / +10% darkness / +10% fire Talent mastery: +0.10 Corruption / Bone Talent granted: +1 Command Staff Spellpower: +7 Spell crit. chance: +8% See invisible: +2 It can be used to activate talent Bone Spear (costing 6 power out of 6/6) : Effective talent level: 3.0 Power cost: 6 out of 6/6. Range: 10.0 Travel Speed: instantaneous Is: a spell Description: Conjures up a spear of bones, doing 106.52 physical damage to all targets in line. The damage will increase with your Spellpower. Made from the bones of many creatures, this staff glows with power. You can feel its evilness even from a distance. |
cruel elm starstaff (10-12 power, 2 apr, physical damage) cruel elm starstaff (10-12 power, 2 apr, physical damage)Requires: - Magic 11 Crafted by a master 5.00 Encumbrance. Type: weapon / staff ; tier 1 It must be held with both hands. Base power: 10.0 - 12.0 Uses stat: 100% Mag Damage type: Physical Mastery: Staff Mastery Accuracy bonus: +4.0% procs dam / acc Armour Penetration: +2 Physical crit. chance: +2.5% Attack speed: 100% When wielded/worn: Physical crit. chance: +6.0% Changes damage: +10% physical Talent granted: +1 Command Staff Critical mult.: +12.00% Spellpower: +3 Spell crit. chance: +1% Staves designed for wielders of magic, by the greats of the art. |
linen cloak of the Shaloren (1 def, 0 armour) linen cloak of the Shaloren (1 def, 0 armour)Powered by arcane forces 2.00 Encumbrance. Type: armor / cloak ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Defense: +1 Changes stats: +1 Mag / +1 Wil A cloth coat typically worn as a loose outer garment. It is spacious enough to be worn even over bulky metal armour. |
resilient linen cloak of battle (1 def, 0 armour) resilient linen cloak of battle (1 def, 0 armour)Infused by nature Crafted by a master 2.00 Encumbrance. Type: armor / cloak ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Physical crit. chance: +1.0% Physical power: +1 Defense: +1 Fatigue: -2% Maximum life: +30.00 A cloth coat typically worn as a loose outer garment. It is spacious enough to be worn even over bulky metal armour. |
thick linen cloak of protection (1 def, 5 armour) thick linen cloak of protection (1 def, 5 armour)Powered by arcane forces Crafted by a master 2.00 Encumbrance. Type: armor / cloak ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Armour: +5 Defense: +1 Changes resistances: +11% cold Spell save: +5 Mental save: +6 A cloth coat typically worn as a loose outer garment. It is spacious enough to be worn even over bulky metal armour. |
rough leather gloves (0 def, 1 armour) rough leather gloves (0 def, 1 armour)1.00 Encumbrance. Type: armor / hands ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Armour: +1 Light gloves which do not seriously hinder finger movements, while still protecting the hands somewhat. |
rough leather armour (1 def, 2 armour) rough leather armour (1 def, 2 armour)Requires: - Strength 10 9.00 Encumbrance. Type: armor / light ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Armour: +2 Defense: +1 Fatigue: +6% A suit of armour made of leather. |
2 agate 2 agate0.00 Encumbrance. Type: gem / black ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Changes stats: +1 Str / +1 Dex / +1 Mag / +1 Wil / +1 Cun / +1 Con When used to imbue an object: Changes stats: +1 Str / +1 Dex / +1 Mag / +1 Wil / +1 Cun / +1 Con Gems can be sold for money or used in arcane rituals. |
iron pickaxe of endurance (dig speed 39 turns) iron pickaxe of endurance (dig speed 39 turns)Crafted by a master 3.00 Encumbrance. Type: tool / digger ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Fatigue: -4% Changes stats: +2 Str When carried: Talent granted: +1 Dig Allows you to dig a wall, remove a tree, create ways. |
woodsman's iron pickaxe (dig speed 38 turns) woodsman's iron pickaxe (dig speed 38 turns)Infused by nature 3.00 Encumbrance. Type: tool / digger ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Changes stats: +1 Str Changes resistances: +11% nature Changes damage: +6% nature When carried: Talent granted: +1 Dig Allows you to dig a wall, remove a tree, create ways. |
3 spinel 3 spinel0.00 Encumbrance. Type: gem / green ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Defense: +2 Physical save: +2 Spell save: +2 Mental save: +2 When used to imbue an object: Defense: +2 Physical save: +2 Spell save: +2 Mental save: +2 Gems can be sold for money or used in arcane rituals. |
brass lantern brass lantern2.00 Encumbrance. Type: lite / lite ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Light radius: +2 A brass container with a wick emerging from it, protected from draughts by a sheet of greased paper. It can be carried by a handle. |
Scrying Orb Scrying OrbPowered by unknown forces 1.00 Encumbrance. [Plot Item] Type: orb / orb When carried: This orb will automatically identify items you find. |
Rod of Recall (1/1) Rod of Recall (1/1)Powered by unknown forces 2.00 Encumbrance. [Plot Item] Type: charm / rod It can be used to recall the user to the worldmap, costing 202 power out of 239/400. This rod is made entirely of voratun, infused with raw magical energies that can bend space itself. You have heard of such items before. They are very useful to adventurers, allowing faster travel. |
Transmogrification Chest Transmogrification ChestPowered by unknown forces 2.00 Encumbrance. [Plot Item] Type: chest / sher'tul When carried: It can be used to transmogrify all the items in your chest at once(also done automatically when you change level), costing 0 power out of 1000/1000. This chest is an extension of old Sher'tul places of power, any items dropped inside is transported to an other place, processed and destroyed to extract energy. The byproduct of this effect is the creation of gold, which is useless to process, so it is sent back to you. When you possess the chest all items you walk upon will automatically be put inside and transmogrified when you leave the level. Simply go to your inventory to move them out of the chest if you wish to keep them. Items in the chest will not encumber you. |
5 ametrine 5 ametrine0.00 Encumbrance. Type: gem / yellow ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Physical crit. chance: +1.0% Changes damage: +2% all Spell crit. chance: +1% Mental crit. chance: +1% When used to imbue an object: Physical crit. chance: +1.0% Changes damage: +2% all Spell crit. chance: +1% Mental crit. chance: +1% Gems can be sold for money or used in arcane rituals. |
6 citrine 6 citrine0.00 Encumbrance. Type: gem / yellow ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Light radius: +1 Infravision radius: +2 When used to imbue an object: Light radius: +1 Infravision radius: +2 Gems can be sold for money or used in arcane rituals. |
4 zircon 4 zircon0.00 Encumbrance. Type: gem / yellow ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Armour: +1 Changes resistances: +1% all When used to imbue an object: Armour: +1 Changes resistances: +1% all Gems can be sold for money or used in arcane rituals. |
Achievements
Curse Lifter
Killed Ben Cruthdar the Cursed.By Taika the Cornac Adventurer level 8
4th Flare 122nd year of Ascendancy at 22:07 see stats
Level 10
Got a character to level 10.By Taika the Cornac Adventurer level 10
5th Dusk 122nd year of Ascendancy at 22:49 see stats
Take you with me
Killed a boss while already dead.By Taika the Cornac Adventurer level 8
4th Flare 122nd year of Ascendancy at 22:07 see stats
The Arena
Unlocked Arena mode.By Taika the Cornac Adventurer level 7
77th Pyre 122nd year of Ascendancy at 22:50 see stats
Log
Taika hits Skeleton warrior for 23 physical, 4 lightning, 9 fire, 18 darkness (54 total damage).
Taika killed Skeleton warrior!
You pickup 0.40 gold pieces.
Giant white rat misses Taika .
Taika hits Giant white rat for 23 physical, 4 lightning, 9 fire, 18 darkness (54 total damage).
Taika killed Giant white rat!
Resting starts...
Rested for 24 turns (stop reason: all resources and life at maximum).
Space around you starts to dissolve...
Resting starts...
Today is the 10th Dusk of the 122nd year of the Age of Ascendancy of Maj'Eyal.
The time is 00:00.
You are yanked out of this place!
Rested for 40 turns (stop reason: dialog is displayed).
You gain 3.35 gold from the transmogrification of Mayath (4 def, 9 armour).
You gain 0.25 gold from the transmogrification of iron helm (0 def, 3 armour).
You gain 2.45 gold from the transmogrification of Silyna the Dawnbender (1 def, 0 armour).
You gain 2.63 gold from the transmogrification of surging ash starstaff (15-18 power, 3 apr, darkness damage).
You gain 1.91 gold from the transmogrification of earthen elm magestaff of might (10-12 power, 2 apr, cold damage).
You gain 2.38 gold from the transmogrification of steady rough leather sling of fire.
You gain 2.17 gold from the transmogrification of fungal rough leather sling of power.
You gain 0.74 gold from the transmogrification of regeneration infusion (heal 80 over 5 turns).
There is a Ruins of Kor'Pul here (press '' or right click to use).
You stride into this area without a second thought, while stifling a yawn. You feel your time might be better spent elsewhere.
