This episode includes discussion of animal injury and illness, including descriptions of wounds and death.

A mystery (and the need for a little spending money) has sent the crew of the Little Snail up into the hills of Spillaway Peaks. In between attending to their escortee, the locally famous photographer Waylon, Veile, Nicky, Jonathan, and Elena encounter the edges of a strange curse. What has happened to the Oxen of the Peaks? Can it be reversed? And what might it mean for the Perpetuan Cycle…

This week on Perpetua: A PIcture of the Hills 04

Perpetua Guide [In Progress v.058]

NPCs & Monsters [PNMS]

Waylon, Local Photographer [NMWY]

Traits: Stubborn, Experienced, Prickly, Soft-Hearted

Stats: ???

Attacks: ???

Special Abilities: ???

In-Game Description: Spillaway Peaks local photographer has been serving the community for hundreds of years. His hard shell covers a soft interior.

To be honest, I haven't actually seen Waylon's "soft-heart" yet, but maybe that'll come in time.

Starter Tip: If you fail to convince him to make a detour while you grind or do other side quests, do NOT let him wander away! He will immediately start taking damage once you're on a different screen.

Brown Flegg [NMBF]

Typical Traits: Mischievous, Stubborn, Direct, Family Oriented

Stats: DEX 8, INS 8, MIG 8, WLP 8

Attacks: Flegg Strike, Infuriate, Flegg Gale

Special Abilities: Stoneshell

In-Game Description: A living egg. It comes up to your shins. Hey, why are these ones brown!?

A leveled up version of the classic Flegg. They're level 10, so expect a higher HP pool. Their Flegg Gale also gives them a little extra "oomph." Be careful if you have a status that weakens you to Air damage!

Starter Tip: Their resistances and vulnerabilities are different than the base Flegg. These ones are strong against both earth and fire damage, but are weak to poison!

Sentishell [NMSS]

Traits: Justice-Seeking, Protective, Noble

Stats: DEX 8, INS 8, MIG 8, WLP 8

Attacks: Hilt Bash, Holy Slash

Special Abilities: Holy Aegis, Stoneshell, Threaten

In-Game Description: Extra-large, light-green Flegg with brown splotches. Wears shining platemail armor and helm, visor raises so that you can see his brave expression. Wields a long sword and Kite shield commensurate to his size.

A Paladin-type Flegg!? Yup, your eyes aren't deceiving you. This little guy has pretty standard stats, but lots of defensive moves to help keep him and his crew safe from incoming damage. I wonder if we could recruit him to OUR side.

Starter Tip: Both his Holy Aegis and Threaten skills can be canceled by hitting him with either Dark or Lightning damage! So prioritize those!

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