Editing Interlude – Hectval (Pt. 2)

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'''Interlude – Hectval (Pt. 2)''' is the 80th chapter of [[Volume 8]].

Note: This Chapter has 2 hidden hyperlinks, which are [https://wanderinginn.com/%f0%9f%90%80-rhata-1/ Rhata 1] are [https://wanderinginn.com/%f0%9f%90%81-halgadaz-1/ Haldagaz 1].  They can be found by clicking the {Mouse Image} found in the paragraphs.

== Synopsis ==
The war is turning south. Manus continues to plow through the Antinium forces. Pawn's [Acolytes] begin to question their faith and what their religion truly is. Zimrah is gifted with the more comforting side of the Antinium faith, providing morale boosters. 

Crusader 51 begins to have nightmares of the slaughters that Lulv inflicts on his battalion. We are introduced to more Antinium. Kevin copies all of Kevin's Kevinness and uses it to gain the favor of many of his non-Antinium comrades. Shelly cons people out of their coins by use of his [Cheater] class and a classic shell-coin guessing game. Turns out Shelly is actually three Antinium that all work together in order to cheat the non-Drakes of a few copper coins. Kevin's Ant squadmates later perished and two of the three Shelly's died as well. The non-Ants begin to feel something similar to remorse as they see the grieving Antinium. 

A [Sniper] plagues Hectval’s forces despite multiple reports of the [Sniper] eventually falling in battle. Crusader 57 is tired of all of the slaughter and turns into an Aberration. Calruz prevents Tersk and Dekass from executing him on the spot and Crusader 57 becomes the first Aberration to live. 

A [Slaver] of Roshal keeps trying to meet with Olesm but he refuses. Artur shows some leadership talent and is promoted to an officer position. Artur promotes his class to [Banner Leader]. Olesm convinces Pawn’s followers that it is okay to rage during this battle since Hectval has stolen their sky (Erin). Olesm continues to level up in his [Leader] class. Embria starts to show her anti-Antiniumness. 

After the death of a Crusader 334, Theophilus begins to rage. His sermons now include the concept of Hell and how Hectval is now doomed to it. He becomes a [Cleric]. Zimrah, Theophilus’ lighter opposite, upgraded to a [Priest] class and gained [Cure Mundane Wounds]. The Painted Antinium arrives as reinforcements. Again, Manus attacks the Painted Antinium and huge losses incur. Theophilus and Jerimy perish and Crusader 53 is killed. Zimrah tries to fulfill Theophilus’ role as the religious head. 

Crusader 51 abandons his post since he begins to lose hope. He collects a little ant farm and levels up as an [Ant Farmer]. Crusader 51 returns to the battlefield and begins to counter level. As he does no Antinium dies and Dekass discovers that Crusader 51 gained access to the Unitasis Network (supposedly through his levels in [Ant Farmer]). Crusader 51 gains the [Templar] class and uses a blue skill in his final moments: [My Noble Virtue: Sacrifice]. Lulv is shaken and can only describe the phenomenon with one word: faith.

== Characters ==
( * = ''First Appearance'')

* Hectval-Drisshia-Luldem Alliance
** Squad - Big Yam (2 ''Deceased'')  *
*** [[Vess]]
*** Velden
*** Shain (''Deceased'')
** ? - Luldem Drake [Captain] *
*[[Manus]]’ forces / Wytel’s Blades (x400 = ''Some Deceased'')
**[[Sokkel]] (''Official Appearance'')
**[[Lulv]]
** Hensi (''Mentioned'' - ''Is Deceased'')
* [[Liscor’s Volunteer Army]]
** Antinium Divisions (Over 2,000 Deceased)
***[[Theophilus]] (''Deceased'')
*** [[Zimrah]] (''Name Revealed'')
*** Jerimy (''Name Revealed'' - ''Deceased'')
*** [[Crusader 51]] (''Deceased'')
*** [[Tersk]]
*** [[Dekass]]
*** [[Crusader 53]]
*** [[Crusader 57]] (A New One) *
*** Kevin / Kevin-Worker - Antinium Worker (''Deceased''?) *
*** The Shell Gang
**** Shelly 1 - Antinium Worker (''Deceased'') *
**** Shelly 2 - Antinium Soldier *
**** Shelly 3 - Antinium Worker (''Deceased'') *
**** Shelly 4 - Antinium Worker *
**** Shelly 5 - Antinium Worker *
*** ? - Antinium Worker [Sniper] (''Deceased''?) *
*** [[Calruz]]
*** Crusader 334 (''Deceased'') *
*** B-Squad
**** [[Archer B12]]
** [[Olesm Swifttail]]
** [[Liscorian Army|Liscorian Army’s]] 4th Company / Skywalker’s Company
***[[Embria Grasstongue]]
*** [[Wikir]]
*** [[Vell]]
*** [[Pielt]]
*** [[Kesa]]
** [[Belgrade]]
** [[Ramia]]
** [[Bepol]]
** [[Maksie]]
** Podk *
** ? - Female Human *
** Belgrade’s Ants
*** Squad - Friendly Mold
**** [[Kerone]]
**** ? - [Alchemist] *
** Battalion ? - Fortress Beaver
*** Squad - Significant Beavers 
**** [[Satel]] *
**** Utel Silverfang *
**** Jordes *
**[[Artur]]
** Nellb *
** Battalion 3 - Pricegougers
** Squad - Liscor’s Players *
** Squad - Arrogant Wyrms *
** ? - Female Gnoll [Healer] *
** [[Painted Antinium]] (x200 + over 10 = Over 170 Deceased)
*** Starfold *
*** Overstone (''Deceased'') *
* [[Pawn]]
* [[Rhata]]
* [[Haldagaz]]
* Cubol *
* Cubol's [Slave Bodyguards] *
* Oteslia’s Wildfriend Scouts (''First Time Mentioned'')

== Locations ==

* [[Izril]]
** Luldem
** Lookout Lookout Hill
** [[Liscor]]
*** [[Liscor's Antinium Hive|Free Antinium Hive]]
**** Promise of Memory - The wall of [[Painted Antinium]]’s markings
*** Selys’ apartment

== Creatures ==

* [[Fortress Beavers]]
* [[Wyverns]]
* Big, Black Ants (''Normal Ants'') → Evolved Bigger Ants (''First Introduction'')
* Rockgnaw Goat (''First Introduction'')
* [[Slimes]]
* [[Corusdeer]]

== Items ==

* Wand of [Light Arrow]
* [[Telgas]] (Spam Food)
* Lulv's Adamantium-tipped Spear
* Wardstone Amulet
* [[Kaalblades|Kaalblade]]
* Enchanted metal torc, with a rune drawn on each side
* Bear Traps
* Zweihander Sword
* Enchanted flamberge
* Enchanted sword
* Chandrar International - Newspaper (''Burnt'')
* ??? - Enchanted Bronze Cube, with different symbols, like fire, a bolt of lightning, an arrow, etc on it. Each symbol is one attack it’ll eat or block.

== Statistics Obtained ==

==== [[Vess]] ====

* Classes/Levels = [Magic User] Lv. 12 (+5)
* Skills = [Recharge Minor Wand] + [Intensify Spell]
* Spells = [Light Arrow]

==== [[Theophilus]] ====

* Classes/Levels = [Acolyte] Lv. 17 (+?) → 18 (+1) → 19 (+1)
* Skills = [Sermon of the Believer] + [See Conviction]
* Conditions Met: [Acolyte] → [Cleric]
* Classes/Levels = [Cleric] Lv. 20 (+1)
* Skills = [Weapon Proficiency: Club] + [Lighter Armor]
* [[Miracles]] = [Cursed Hands]

==== [[Olesm Swifttail]] ====

* Classes/Levels = [Leader] Lv. 15 (+?) → 17 (+2) → <u>18 (+1) → ?? (+?) (''Not Shown'')</u>
* Skills = [Preserve Morale (Casualties)] + [Bloodthirsty Engagement] + [Detect Disloyalty] + [Hundredfold Arms Repair]
* <u>Conditions Met: [Leader] → [Commander] (''Not Shown'')</u>
* <u>Classes/Levels = [Commander]  Lv. ? (''Not Shown'')</u>

==== [[Artur]] ====

* Classes/Levels = [Banner Leader] Lv. 12 (+2) → <u>13 (+1) → 14 (+1) (''Not Shown'')</u> → 15 (+1)
* Conditions Met: [Flag Bearer ] → [Banner Leader]
* Classes/Levels = [Banner Leader] Lv. 17 (+2)
* Skills = <u>[Indefinite Marching] (''Not Shown'')</u> + [Lesser Missile Defense] + [Unit: Moment of Frenzy]

==== [[Crusader 51]] ====

* Classes/Levels = [Crusader] <u>Lv. 14 (+1) (''Not Shown'')</u> → 17 (+3) → <u>? (+?) (''Not Shown'')</u> → 24 (+?) → 25 (+1) → 25 (+1)
*Conditions Met: [Crusader] → [Templar]
* Classes/Levels = [Templar] Lv. 25
*Classes/Levels = [Insect Feeder] Lv. ? (+?)
* Classes/Levels = [Bug Collector] Lv. ? (+?) → 8 (+?) → 9 (+1)
* Conditions Met: [Bug Collector] → [Ant Farmer]
* Classes/Levels = [Ant Farmer] Lv. 10 (+1) → 12 (+2) → <u>16 (+4) (''Not Shown'')</u> 
* Skills = [Bugfriend] + [Vague Directive (Ants)] + [Minor Telepathy (Ants)] + [Doubled Collection (Ants)] + [Abler Bodied Animals (Ants)] + <u>[Larger Livestock] (''Not Shown'')</u>
* [[Miracles]]? = <u>[Holy Blade: Sword of Judgment] (''Not Shown'')</u> + {{Color|#99ccff|[My Noble Virtue: Sacrifice]}}

== Notes ==

* As mentioned above this Chapter has 2 hidden hyperlinks about Calruz two rats, Rhata and Haldagaz. They are found:
** [[Rhata]] = .... Rhata could drag a ten pound weight around when he tied it to her. [https://wanderinginn.com/%f0%9f%90%80-rhata-1/ {Mouse Image}]
** [[Haldagaz]] = .... missed Rhata and Haldagaz. [https://wanderinginn.com/%f0%9f%90%81-halgadaz-1/ {Mouse Image}] But he fought .... 

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