Deck of many things draws have given the party 1,5kk experience, instantly boosting us by a level. On top of every other level gain from the last few updates.
Stworca has two level 8 spells. Horrid Willing and Incendiary Cloud. Both are very damaging, although not nearly as much as enemy ones.
Note the two wands, in the third row from the left. These little wands are capable of casting Breach and Pierce Shield spells at the same time. The book in the second row we can not use.. here's the kicker.. because of Stworca's low intelligence. I'll be giving it to Unbekannt. The golem is crap, but even the worst summon can turn the tides of combat. Most other items are either quest related, or incomplete weapons that we won't be able to use until we get to Throne of Bhaal.
Scroll-wise, we're good. We have a wish, a time stop and some spell trap scrolls. Also tons of low rank defensive spells.
Unbekannt is capable of casting a level 7 spell. For now i've picked spell sequencer. 3x emotion in a sequencer is a very powerful force. Her kensai levels got re-activated, and she now has 5 stars in long swords, 2 in single weapon. Thus i've given her Daystar - for now. I regret not specing her in Bastard Swords, but no matter.
Sleep-O - no change. Yet. But in a few updates he'll get a significant weapon boost. Stay tuned! Since he lost Daystar, Sleep-O received the +3 throwing axe. He's absolutely useless with it
Monskine. She too waits for a boss fight to come. Red Badge fight (very nasty fight). We have a few dragon scales, i believe she'll be able to use one of the armor sets. It'd be an improvement as well. If not, there's always Pontifex... But this fight i wish to delay till after Underdark.
Brunch.. I wondered whether or not i should transform him into an Anti-Paladin. RP wise he would fit. It's also quite annoying to have lost ze spells due to my previous roleplay. On WK level two we got poison flail for Flail of Ages. It will improve his combat capabilities, although i'm not sure if i have the "Cromwell upgrades WK items too" mod. Probably not
Overall the party progressed quite nicely in the last few updates. We have many mediocre items picked up, most of them will be sold. Our uber-potions amount has sunk to only a handful. We'll need to restock at some point.
As pointed before, it's a shame that 3 died, but what can you do. It was only a matter of time, he was dying in nearly every fight. Obviously i lack rogue proficiency, but there is nothing one can do about that either.
Watcher's Keep with SCSII+Insanity is proving to be quite a challenge for Sleep-O and Brunch. Our spellcasters are up to the challenge, thanks to protection spells, but the fighters lack the AC, THAC0, saves and health to stand up on their own. Still, there is no turning back.