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[Terenos]

(For when it rolls around to me)
I too shall play a Grappling Hook! Discarding an Intrigue and an Architect.

Sounds of frenzied rummaging through a pack
"I say where did I leave that wineskin...this place is such a dreadful heat. I am working up a powerful thirst. Where the devil has Terraldo gotten to...I could use his help..did he even come with me...I say! What is this... I dont remember packing a grappling hook..
Like my father always said, 'A grappling hook will always be helpful'."

[Salsacookies]

I will put down a HEALING POTION. Discard PUZZLE BOX and ALCHEMIST'S FIRE. A true king must always prepare for death, lest he fall too soon.

[Criptfeind]

I will discard my GLASS OF TRUE SIGHT and COMBAT to play MYSTERIOUS SACK And then play my HEALING POTION for free.

Also question on the healing potion, I think attack means all three types of of attack, including combat, intrigue, and puzzle right?

Valer reached into the sack he had purchased from that merchant a while back, it would be now or never to see if his purchase was worth it. The first thing he pulled out was a flask full of some red liquid, a healing potion he assumed, but there was something else in there, so Valer reached back in...

[Iituem]

I will put down a HEALING POTION. Discard PUZZLE BOX and ALCHEMIST'S FIRE. A true king must always prepare for death, lest he fall too soon.

HEALING POTION [ARTEFACT] - Heals wounds, soothes pain.
Discard when attacked.  Counts as +3 cards for defensive purposes.  Cost: 1 Card.

You may retain one of those cards, the Healing Potion is cheaper than that.  And yes, it defends against all 3 attack types, it's pretty swank like that.  I would also request that people copy out the statblock for the cards they are playing (no need for discarded cards or ones still in your hand).

Spoiler: Pieces in Play (click to show/hide)

Pieces in Play

Mopples (The Warrior) - A mermaid toughened by years of adventure, always ready to fight.
Special: Initiating "Combat" actions is 1 card cheaper.  Base Stats: Combat 3 Intrigue 2+1 Puzzle 2
  Tear of Salus [Artefact] - A shimmering blue gem with fantastical healing properties.
  - Special: If this Pawn is subject to an Attack that would otherwise destroy it, the Tear can be discarded to win the challenge without the expenditure of any cards for defence.
  - Special: Unlike most artefacts, if the bearer is killed this artefact is added to the victor's inventory.
  GRAPPLING HOOK [ARTEFACT] - A simple iron hook and rope for climbing walls and other acts of minor skulduggery.  +1 to Intrigue.  Cost: 2 Cards.

Uristy McDwarfy (The Artist) - The reward for art is the chance to make more art.
Special: Every time you place an artefact, draw a card.  Base Stats: Combat 1 Intrigue 1 Puzzle 3+1
  Tomb Keys [Artefact] - A set of mysterious iron keys and an amulet.
  - Special: Presumably, these unlock the tomb's doors.  You don't know exactly how effective they will be.
  - Special: Unlike most artefacts, if the bearer is killed this artefact is added to the victor's inventory.
  PUZZLE BOX [ARTEFACT] - This cunning box of rotating cubes with coloured faces keeps the mind sharp and the bored occupied. +1 to Puzzle.  Cost: 2 Cards.

Valer the Firesmith (The Smith) - Your experience makes crafting easier and less expensive.
Special: Artefacts cost 1 less card to place.  Base Stats: Combat 2 Intrigue 1 Puzzle 2
  Map to Tomb [Artefact] - An ancient scroll detailing the exact location of the Tomb of Salus.
  - Special: With this Map, finding the Tomb is a Puzzle 4 challenge for the bearer.
  - Special: Unlike most artefacts, if the bearer is killed this artefact is added to the victor's inventory.
  HEALING POTION [ARTEFACT] - Heals wounds, soothes pain.  Discard when attacked.  Counts as +3 cards for defensive purposes.  Cost: 1 Card.
  MYSTERIOUS SACK [ARTEFACT] - You bought this from a dodgy looking fellow who couldn't say what was in it.  You were probably robbed. Discard this card and draw a card.  If the new card is Pawn, Artefact or Faction, you get it for no cost and it immediately comes into play.  If it is an Action, you must either discard it or play it immediately at no cost.  Cost: 3 Cards.

King Ronald Bones II (The Glutton) - You have no shortage of wealth and resources at your disposal.
Special: Draw 1 extra card per turn.  Base Stats: Combat 2, Intrigue 3, Puzzle 2
  Tear of Salus [Artefact] - A shimmering blue gem with fantastical healing properties.
  - Special: If this Pawn is subject to an Attack that would otherwise destroy it, the Tear can be discarded to win the challenge without the expenditure of any cards for defence.
  - Special: Unlike most artefacts, if the bearer is killed this artefact is added to the victor's inventory.
  HEALING POTION [ARTEFACT] - Heals wounds, soothes pain.  Discard when attacked.  Counts as +3 cards for defensive purposes.  Cost: 1 Card.

Varian d'Avistral (The Fool) - You aren't smart, you aren't strong, and you aren't guileful.  But you are damned lucky.
Special: Initiating actions against this pawn is 2 cards more expensive.  Base Stats: Combat 1, Intrigue 1, Puzzle 1
  Tear of Salus [Artefact] - A shimmering blue gem with fantastical healing properties.
  - Special: If this Pawn is subject to an Attack that would otherwise destroy it, the Tear can be discarded to win the challenge without the expenditure of any cards for defence.
  - Special: Unlike most artefacts, if the bearer is killed this artefact is added to the victor's inventory.
  GRAPPLING HOOK [ARTEFACT] - A simple iron hook and rope for climbing walls and other acts of minor skulduggery.  +1 to Intrigue.  Cost: 2 Cards.

Unless any last placements are made, the round traditions into the Action Phase.  Players may begin taking Actions now.

[Criptfeind]

Oh wait, doesn't my sack do something? Or do I need to activate it myself? Is that a placement or a action? Shit.

[Iituem]

You may discard the Sack at any time.  I'll send you a spoilered PM with the card it produces - if you choose to discard it, open the spoiler.  If not, ignore it.

[Varee]

play Puzzle box again, discarding all the remaining card and draw one

[Criptfeind]

Yes, I discard the sack, It doesn't seem to do anything, so unless there are some negative artifacts it can only be a good thing.

Edit: Ah, I see. It could also be a neutral thing with a large opportunity cost.

Edit 2: Fuck, I will just discard my INTRIGUE.

Valer pulled out the sack a large flask of some type of clear liquid. It appeared that he had been trick, a bit of water and a potion of healing for what he had paid? Totally not worth it. He didn't even drink water! With a sigh he threw the bottle behind his back and continued on. Not noticing that the plants around where the bottle had broken open shriveled up as the potent poison took effect.

[Iituem]

Action Phase
Same turn order as before: Mopples, Uristy, Valer, Ronald, Varian.

To answer a question in advance, you can pass a phase without penalty.  You are not required to play a card.

Spoiler: Pieces in Play (click to show/hide)

Pieces in Play

Mopples (The Warrior) - A mermaid toughened by years of adventure, always ready to fight.
Special: Initiating "Combat" actions is 1 card cheaper.  Base Stats: Combat 3 Intrigue 2+1 Puzzle 2
  Tear of Salus [Artefact] - A shimmering blue gem with fantastical healing properties.
  - Special: If this Pawn is subject to an Attack that would otherwise destroy it, the Tear can be discarded to win the challenge without the expenditure of any cards for defence.
  - Special: Unlike most artefacts, if the bearer is killed this artefact is added to the victor's inventory.
  GRAPPLING HOOK [ARTEFACT] - A simple iron hook and rope for climbing walls and other acts of minor skulduggery.  +1 to Intrigue.  Cost: 2 Cards.

Uristy McDwarfy (The Artist) - The reward for art is the chance to make more art.
Special: Every time you place an artefact, draw a card.  Base Stats: Combat 1 Intrigue 1 Puzzle 3+2
  Tomb Keys [Artefact] - A set of mysterious iron keys and an amulet.
  - Special: Presumably, these unlock the tomb's doors.  You don't know exactly how effective they will be.
  - Special: Unlike most artefacts, if the bearer is killed this artefact is added to the victor's inventory.
  PUZZLE BOX [ARTEFACT] - This cunning box of rotating cubes with coloured faces keeps the mind sharp and the bored occupied. +1 to Puzzle.  Cost: 2 Cards.
  PUZZLE BOX [ARTEFACT] - This cunning box of rotating cubes with coloured faces keeps the mind sharp and the bored occupied. +1 to Puzzle.  Cost: 2 Cards.

Valer the Firesmith (The Smith) - Your experience makes crafting easier and less expensive.
Special: Artefacts cost 1 less card to place.  Base Stats: Combat 2 Intrigue 1 Puzzle 2
  Map to Tomb [Artefact] - An ancient scroll detailing the exact location of the Tomb of Salus.
  - Special: With this Map, finding the Tomb is a Puzzle 4 challenge for the bearer.
  - Special: Unlike most artefacts, if the bearer is killed this artefact is added to the victor's inventory.
  HEALING POTION [ARTEFACT] - Heals wounds, soothes pain.  Discard when attacked.  Counts as +3 cards for defensive purposes.  Cost: 1 Card.

King Ronald Bones II (The Glutton) - You have no shortage of wealth and resources at your disposal.
Special: Draw 1 extra card per turn.  Base Stats: Combat 2, Intrigue 3, Puzzle 2
  Tear of Salus [Artefact] - A shimmering blue gem with fantastical healing properties.
  - Special: If this Pawn is subject to an Attack that would otherwise destroy it, the Tear can be discarded to win the challenge without the expenditure of any cards for defence.
  - Special: Unlike most artefacts, if the bearer is killed this artefact is added to the victor's inventory.
  HEALING POTION [ARTEFACT] - Heals wounds, soothes pain.  Discard when attacked.  Counts as +3 cards for defensive purposes.  Cost: 1 Card.

Varian d'Avistral (The Fool) - You aren't smart, you aren't strong, and you aren't guileful.  But you are damned lucky.
Special: Initiating actions against this pawn is 2 cards more expensive.  Base Stats: Combat 1, Intrigue 1+1, Puzzle 1
  Tear of Salus [Artefact] - A shimmering blue gem with fantastical healing properties.
  - Special: If this Pawn is subject to an Attack that would otherwise destroy it, the Tear can be discarded to win the challenge without the expenditure of any cards for defence.
  - Special: Unlike most artefacts, if the bearer is killed this artefact is added to the victor's inventory.
  GRAPPLING HOOK [ARTEFACT] - A simple iron hook and rope for climbing walls and other acts of minor skulduggery.  +1 to Intrigue.  Cost: 2 Cards.

Uristy is so sharp, he can solve two puzzle cubes at the same time!

[Criptfeind]

I will pass then.

[Varee]

pass

[Terenos]

Pass the Action Phase.

The layabout d'Avistral simply lounges beneath the shade of a tree, conserving his strength for what lies ahead.

[Weirdsound]

My schedule dosn't look as bad as I thought it might be. I'll drop a character to get in on the second game assuming somebody dies.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Queen Ramespi VII

Description: A shriveled mumified humanoid corpse. Ramespi wears an elaborate silk burial gown, and a gold death mask that depicts her living face in great detail.

Background: A once powerful Queen of a now oppressed and nearly extinct people, Ramespi's reign was a fairly uneventful one. She focused more on partying with her court than on the political issues of her day, but was careful to do just enough so as not to be considered a bad leader. She died of illness at the age of forty three, and was buried in an elaborate tomb as per the customs of her people. She then spent a little over a millennium in the spirit world schmoozing with her Pantheon, until her tomb was located and pillaged by treasure seekers, disturbing her rest and returning her to the living world.

Now the seventh queen of the Sand River Kingdom is back, bringing with her some of the secrets of the gods she has made her friends and lovers. She intends to restore the lost empire of her people, and claim true goddesshood for herself.

[Terenos]

We're almost guaranteed to die. 3 tears, 5 contenders.

[Salsacookies]

I will retain ALCHEMIST'S FIRE. I play
SCOUT [ACTION] - Your Pawn discovers new pastures to explore.
Draw 2 cards.  Cost: Nothing.  Discard after play.