An Acquired Taste

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An Acquired Taste is one of the adventures in the campaign: Tales of the Champions.

Focus Champion: Ezmerelda

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Ezmerelda d'Avenir suffers the company of the one and only Volothamp Geddarm on an ill-advised trip to the mist-shrouded land of Barovia. Find out what surprises await them on this comedic romp through a deadly serious realm.

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	Ezmerelda and Volo travel to Barovia for a critical quest.
Requirement(s)	You must have completed 4 adventures or variants.
Objective(s)	Complete Area 50
Restriction(s)	No restrictions
Rewards(?)	Ezmerelda ×???	Formation

Variants

Hunting For A Good Meal

	Ezmerelda and Volo travel to Barovia with a band of hunters.
Requirement(s)	Must have completed "An Acquired Taste" Must have Ezmerelda available
Objective(s)	Complete Area 250
Restriction(s)	Ezmerelda starts in the formation. She can be moved, but not removed. Only Champions with the Hunter role (like Ezmerelda or Minsc) can deal damage. You can still use other Champions to tank, support, or heal, they just won't deal damage. 1-2 Zombies loyal to Strahd spawn with each wave. They don't drop gold nor count towards quest progress. Enemies have 1000% more health, but enemies that are a Favored Foe for any Champion take 400% additional damage. Getting to know Idle Champions: Champions with the Hunter role usually have Favored Foes, granting your Champions an advantage against enemies of specific types.
Rewards(?)	×4 ×250 ×???	Formation
Patron: Mirt	Complete Area 350	×6.10e04 ×4,900
Patron: Vajra	Complete Area 375	×9.65e04 ×5,625
Patron: Strahd	Complete Area 400	×1.52e05 ×6,000
Patron: Zariel	Complete Area 425	×2.41e05 ×6,800
Patron: Elminster	Complete Area 825	×3.68e08 ×2.14e04
Additional	Zombie

Swimming in Debuff

	Ezmerelda and Volo travel to Barovia with some Debuff Champions.
Requirement(s)	Must have completed "An Acquired Taste" Must have Ezmerelda available Must have completed a Tier 2 Variant in an Event
Objective(s)	Complete Area 600
Restriction(s)	Ezmerelda starts in the formation. She can be moved, but not removed. You may only use Champions with the Debuff role. Enemies without a debuff applied to them only take 1 damage from all attacks, move 400% faster, and deal 800% more damage.
Rewards(?)	Monster Tracker Ezmerelda feat ×250 ×???	Formation
Patron: Mirt	Complete Area 700	×3.72e07 ×1.54e04
Patron: Vajra	Complete Area 725	×5.89e07 ×1.66e04
Patron: Strahd	Complete Area 750	×9.31e07 ×1.80e04
Patron: Zariel	Complete Area 775	×1.47e08 ×1.86e04
Patron: Elminster	Complete Area 900	×1.45e09 ×2.43e04

Breaker Breaker

	Ezmerelda and Volo travel to Barovia for a critical quest to break something with an ogre.
Requirement(s)	Must have completed "An Acquired Taste" Must have Ezmerelda available Must have completed a Tier 3 Variant in an Event
Objective(s)	Complete Area 1200
Restriction(s)	Ezmerelda starts in the formation. She can be moved, but not removed. Champions without the Breaker role have their base damage permanently set to 1. An ogre carrying a battering ram takes up 3 slots in the formation. All boss enemies have 25 armored health if they don't have segmented or armored health already. Strahd spawns as an extra boss in every boss area. He must also be defeated to progress.
Rewards(?)	Empyrean Ezmerelda skin ×250 ×???	Formation
Patron: Mirt	Complete Area 1300	×??? ×???
Patron: Vajra	Complete Area 1325	×??? ×???
Patron: Strahd	Complete Area 1350	×??? ×???
Patron: Zariel	Complete Area 1375	×??? ×???
Patron: Elminster	Complete Area 1500	×??? ×???
Additional	Strahd

Waves

Type	Waves	Bosses	Favored By
dummy_value	0	0	Check the below list of supported monster-types
armor-based	0	0	Binwin, Ezmerelda, Gazrick, Grimm, Hew Maan, Lucius, Selise, Windfall, Wulfgar
bandit	0	0
beast	0	0	Imoen, Jaheira, Minsc, Zorbu
boss	0	10	Farideh, Grimm
construct	0	0	Kalix, Wyll
demon	0	0
dwarf	0	0
elemental	0	0
fey	0	0	Minsc
fiend	0	0	Brother Uriah, Ezmerelda, Farideh, Havilar, Jaheira, Reya, Turiel, Wyll
flying	0	0
gnome	0	0
half-elf	0	0
half-orc	0	0
hit-based	0	0	Binwin, Ezmerelda, Grimm, Hew Maan, Windfall
human	0	0	Dynaheir, Ezmerelda, Jaheira, Kalix, Minsc, Zorbu
humanoid	0	0	Dynaheir, Ezmerelda, Jaheira, Kalix, Minsc, Zorbu
item	0	0
kenku	0	0
lycanthrope	0	0
melee	0	0
monstrosity	0	0	Ezmerelda, Imoen, Minsc
plant	0	0
ranged	0	0
static	0	0
undead	0	0	Brother Uriah, Ezmerelda, Jaheira, Minsc, Nerys, Volo, Wyll, Zorbu
winter	0	0
xanathar	0	0
zhentarim	0	0

Transcript

An Acquired Taste
Ezmerelda and Volo travel to Barovia for a critical quest.
Area	Goal		Quests & Cinematics
Ezmerelda:	[Sighs] Clearing out rats in a basement to pay a bar tab is not the life I saw for myself beyond the mists of Barovia.
1	Defeat 25 Enemies		Let's get this over with. Time to clean up this basement.
Ezmerelda:	These are not normal rats. I should have expected this from the Yawning Portal.
2	Defeat 25 Enemies		There's so many of them! How did they let it get this bad?
Ezmerelda:	Is this what I do now? Pest control is stable employment in Waterdeep, but... I don't know.
Ezmerelda:	They've gotten into the food stores. I'm sure Durnan would appreciate it if I discouraged that behavior.
3	Collect 25 Ratty Rations		I need to get that food away from these rats.
Ezmerelda:	Here I am, confiscating half-eaten scraps from rats in a dingy basement. My skills are being wasted. I should be hunting vampires, not vermin!
Ezmerelda:	Walking in shadow, stalking my prey, slaying foul monsters, and saving the day. It wasn't an easy life, but it was certainly a higher calling than this.
4	Defeat 25 Enemies		Is there no end? I'm not being paid enough for this.
5	Defeat the Unusually Large Rat		That big one must be their leader. Do rats have leaders? No matter.
Ezmerelda:	Grim work, but I've been through far worse. Now, to head upstairs.
Volo:	Good revelers of the Yawning Portal! Surely a single shining soul among you would rise to this challenge! Show yourself and seize the glory that awaits you! No? Perhaps another round of ale then.
Durnan:	[Sighs] Here we go again. This guy, I swear...
Ezmerelda:	Hey, Durnan. Job's done.
Durnan:	Glad to hear it, Ez. Pour you another one?
Ezmerelda:	Sure, thanks. What's all the commotion about?
Durnan:	Just a particular loudmouth vagabond, stirring up another mess. Stay on guard, Ez. Oi! No shoving, you lot! Don't make me come over there!
6	Defeat 25 Enemies		This crowd has had a few too many. I'll need to fight back.
7	Defeat 25 Enemies		I've been in my share of barroom brawls. This is easy.
Durnan:	Bar's closed! Ez, I'd be much obliged if someone were to persuade these rabble-rousers to leave.
Ezmerelda:	And I'd be much relieved for free drinks when it's done, Durnan.
Durnan:	Deal.
8	Collect 25 Tavern Drinks		I need to get these drunkards' drinks back to Durnan.
Ezmerelda:	[Thinking] I better find the fool that caused this mess before it gets any worse. I saw him dart under that corner table to hide when the fighting began. [Aloud] Come out, now! [Slams table]
Volo:	Gah! Stay back, I beg you! I am but a lowly wandering poet, destitute of worldly treasures and rife with disease!
Ezmerelda:	Wait. I remember you. It's been a while, lhobb.
Volo:	Lady Ezmerelda d'Avenir, as I live and breathe!
Durnan:	You two know each other?
Ezmerelda:	I saved this man's life some time ago, at a hovel by a riverbank. Volo, right? I see you survived your last visit to Barovia. That's a feat few can claim.
Volo:	Indeed! A perilous journey which nearly ended with my gruesome demise! Why, if it weren't for the clever efforts of my esteemed editor -
Durnan:	Stow it, Volo! You've caused enough trouble for one day. I want you out of here.
Drunk Wizard:	Hey, you! Floofy hat man! You promised us gold! Pay up, or we'll make you pay!
Volo:	Bark all you like, ruffians! I'll have you know my close personal friend here is a highly formidable vampire slayer!
Ezmerelda:	Hey, leave me out of this! [Groans] Too late. Here they come.
9	Defeat 25 Enemies		These fools won't listen to reason. I'll go easy on them.
Volo:	Ha! Take that, you scoundrels! Good show, my good lady!
Ezmerelda:	You're going to explain why you're here before I throw you out the door myself.
Volo:	It's simple, my dear. I'm seeking to hire an escort for an expedition, and naturally the Yawning Portal plays host to all manner of capable questing heroes. Alas, I plied them with ample drink and song, but not one volunteer! Cowards!
Ezmerelda:	I'm going to regret asking this. Where -
Drunk Wizard:	HEY! I don't appreciate being ignored! Cough up the coin or I'll burn you to a crisp!
Durnan:	NO FIRES IN MY TAVERN!
10	Defeat the Drunken Wizard		If I don't stop this wizard, the whole place could go up in flames!
Ezmerelda:	There. They'll sleep it off, and by then Volo here will be long gone to...
Volo:	Barovia!
Ezmerelda:	WHAT!?
Volo:	What marvellous twist of fate brought us together once more, Lady d'Avenir! I, in need of a guardian for my next journey to the Dread Domain of Barovia, and you, so intimately familiar with that misty-shrouded land!
Ezmerelda:	It's just Ez now. I can't in good conscience let you go there alone. I'd lose sleep.
Zhent Agent:	Volothamp Geddarm! There you are!
Volo:	Perhaps it would be prudent of me to confess that, in my desperation, I did some asking around for armed adventuring escorts. Perhaps in certain unsavory circles. Perhaps promises were made, and not strictly followed through. Perhaps.
Ezmerelda:	You can't be serious.
Zhent Agent:	GET HIM!
11	Defeat 25 Enemies		Zhentarim won't be intimidated. I'll have to fight!
Ezmerelda:	Come on. The sooner we're out of the city, the better.
Volo:	Yes, of course! Right behind you, my good lady!
Xanathar Minion:	Vooolooo! So good of you to show! The boss was sad to see you go!
Ezmerelda:	Them? Really?
Volo:	[Scoffs] I needed information, my dear! The Xanathar is perfectly reasonable …sometimes. Not today, unfortunately.
Xanathar Minion:	Don't kill the braggart! Just break his legs so he doesn't run away again!
12	Defeat 25 Enemies		The Xanathar guild is unpredictable, but I'm prepared for anything!
Ezmerelda:	Should I expect any more surprises?
Volo:	Heavens, no!
Kenku Rogue:	There he is! Dark Wings, attack!
Volo:	Oh, drat. Forgot about them.
Ezmerelda:	VOLO!
13	Collect 25 Bandit Blades		I won't abide bandits this close to the gate. I'll disarm them!
Volo:	All settled! There's no more competition for your position, my formidable friend!
Ezmerelda:	FOREST. NOW.
Volo:	Pardon my curiosity, but I assume you've a reason for our stomping through the untamed wilds?
Ezmerelda:	The mists of Barovia do not yield for most, but they will for me. It's complicated. Suffice to say that I know the way.
Volo:	Indeed! All the better for our happy meeting, then. I had a devil of a time trying to ascertain ANY method of entry. Most vexing, yes.
14	Defeat 25 Enemies		I know a secret path to Barovia. It's here somewhere...
Pixie Leader:	Interlopers! Come to foil our grand plans, have you? You will rue the day!
15	Defeat the Pixie Leader		This fey nonsense is in our way!
Volo:	What a particularly perplexing pixie. What do you imagine that could have been about?
Ezmerelda:	I've no idea, nor do I care. Come. A portal to Barovia should be just ahead. Stay close.
Ezmerelda:	We're here. Barovia. [Deep breath, thinking] I thought I was done with this place.
Volo:	Splendid! Let's not tarry! We are here on business, you recall.
Ezmerelda:	I don't recall, Volo. You've yet to explain why you insist on this foolishness.
Volo:	Ah, of course! [Sniffs] Why do I smell burning?
16	Defeat 25 Enemies		Skeletons, alight with flame? That's new. Stay behind me!
17	Defeat 25 Enemies		Already, the land provides dangers I've not seen before.
18	Defeat 1 Burning Debris		These wagons are empty, but I shouldn't allow this fire to spread!
19	Defeat 25 Enemies		Crawling claws! Now that's a familiar threat. I'll handle this!
Night Hag:	Ahh, new arrivals. Yet, you have the stink of the mists upon you. One more than the other...
Ezmerelda:	Back, fiend! Test me, and I will be your end.
Volo:	Come now, you'll make few friends with such language. Salutations, fair lady! We are but humble visitors in this historic land! We mean you no harm, I assure you.
Night Hag:	How quaint. The Vistana may go freely. This morsel, however...
Ezmerelda:	Volo, get away from her!
20	Defeat the Night Hag		Night hags steal souls! I must not let it escape!
Volo:	A soul-stealing hag of the night, was it? I should know better. I literally wrote the book on monsters! It would seem my eagerness has made me all too prone to lapses in judgment.
Ezmerelda:	That's why I'm here. You wouldn't last a day on your own.
Volo:	You wield truth like a dagger, Lady Ez! I bleed from such a mortal wound!
Ezmerelda:	Better that than a real blade. Let's keep moving.
Ezmerelda:	You still haven't told me our destination, Volo. How am I to take us anywhere?
Volo:	Fret not, as I shall lead! I've been given instruction to 'seek whimsy,' you see. Who better to search for such a thing in this dire land than the indomitable Volo!?
Ezmerelda:	[Astonished] Seek... whimsy... ?
21	Defeat 25 Enemies		Blights lurk in the shadows of every forest in Barovia.
Ezmerelda:	[Thinking] He's going to get himself killed. There is no 'whimsy' to be found here - only corruption and death.
22	Defeat 25 Enemies		The deeper the woods, the greater the danger.
23	Collect 25 Blighted Bits		With enough bits, I can make a charm from these blights.
Ezmerelda:	There. I've cast a ward. The blights should ignore us, for now.
Volo:	Fascinating! I've not heard of such a boon for besting blights. I must imagine such skills were born of necessity, to survive in this realm.
Ezmerelda:	That's right. I had a teacher once, but his ways were old and inflexible. Now I make my own path.
Volo:	I'd love to hear more! Mayhaps we might find time for me to pick your brain when this is over.
24	Defeat 25 Enemies		Barovian bats are spies for their dark master. I'll deal with them.
25	Defeat the Gargoyle		That gargoyle commands these bats! I must vanquish it!
Ezmerelda:	We should head back, Volo. This isn't a game. Barovia is dangerous.
Volo:	Ahh, but, my dear, we have arrived! Spy there upon the hill an innocuous structure of modest size, with a sign that reads...
Ezmerelda:	[Shaking her head in disbelief] 'Whimsy's.' Alright, Volo. You win. Lead on.
Ezmerelda:	What is this place? It's so bright and full of life. It's unnatural. I don't trust it.
Whimsy:	Welcome to Whimsy's, your light in the dark! I am Whimsy! How might I make your lives a pinch more playful today? Oh my, and you do look sharp, don't you?
Volo:	Ahh, well met, my good fellow! I am, of course, THE one and only Volothamp Geddarm! I received your invitation a tenday past and I'd be delighted to pen a review of your establishment!
Whimsy:	At last! The preeminent pundit of pabulum planar and plain presents his presence! I shall prepare a place for you and your protector post-haste!
Ezmerelda:	Gods, there's two of them now. I'm too sober for this.
Whimsy:	Don't be dour, little flower! Oh, but please do mind the clutter and clatter! The furnishings have been rather unruly of late!
26	Defeat 25 Enemies		What absurdity is this? The kitchen supplies are attacking!
27	Defeat 25 Enemies		Are we being toyed with? I won't stand this foolishness!
Ezmerelda:	No one in this land is what they seem. There's a knife behind every smile. Who are you? I will have answers, or I will have your blood.
Whimsy:	Oh, dearie me! Such strong language! Why, I am Whimsy, of course!
Ezmerelda:	Yes, you said as much already. WHAT are you? What do you want?
Whimsy:	I am a simple Empyrean of Mount Celestia, spreading joy and hope wherever I go!
Volo:	An Empyrean! Goodness! Lady Ez, we would do well NOT to threaten an extraordinarily powerful being of the Upper Planes, hm?
Barovian Bandit:	Barkeep! Another round for me and my friends! And it better be on the house!
Whimsy:	Ooh, right away!
Whimsy:	So, that will be three golden dewdrop ales, eleven dappleberry ciders, and 'enough fizzy-wizzy fire wine to drown a dire boar'?
Barovian Bandit:	Yeah! Now make it quick! Or do my friends need to break some more tables?
Volo:	It appears that the local ne'er-do-wells are taking advantage of the celestial's good nature. Lady Ez, would you be so kind?
28	Defeat 1 Market Cart Barricade		These bandits have overstayed their welcome.
29	Defeat 25 Enemies		I've been thrashing bandits for years. They never learn.
Barovian Bandit:	What's your problem, lady!?
Ezmerelda:	Life in this land is hard enough. I won't allow thugs like you to make it worse.
30	Defeat the Bandit Leader		The loudmouth must be their leader. I'll show her the door.
Barovian Bandit:	No one knows hardship like us! What do you think drove us to this life in the first place!? Fine! We're leaving!
Volo:	Hold, friends! Perchance we may yet write a sweeter end to this bitter tale?
Ezmerelda:	What are you doing, fool!?
Volo:	Dear Whimsy! I've noticed the lack of staff to tend to the needs of what will surely be plentiful patrons in your future, and here I see so many idle hands! Might you engage these wayward souls in gainful employment?
Whimsy:	Ah! Delightful idea, dear Volo! Yes, let's!
Barovian Bandit:	What? You mean, we can work here? For pay? Food? Shelter?
Whimsy:	Of course! Leave your thieving ways behind! Live and labor here, and you'll never fear the dark again!
Barovian Bandit:	I think we'd ALL like THAT! Come on, gang! We're turning a new leaf!
Whimsy:	What sweet mercy! You do live up to your reputation, Volo!
Volo:	Readily, my radiant restauranteur! There's more than one way to treat a thief!
Ezmerelda:	A lesson I must have forgotten. Perhaps I misjudged you, Volo.
Volo:	Many do, my friend. Say, what's that flickering?
Ezmerelda:	You've got to be kidding me. Will-o'-wisps as light fixtures!?
31	Defeat 25 Enemies		The will-o'-wisps are rebelling against their role as lighting!
Whimsy:	Thank you for once again taming my tavern! Now, I'm off to meet the local lycanthropes! I've recently been informed that this bit of land is rightfully theirs! I had no idea! Silly me!
Ezmerelda:	Oh no, you don't. Volo, stay here. I'll take care of this.
32	Defeat 25 Enemies		These horrors are not my quarry, but good practice.
33	Collect 25 Gnawed Bones		Werewolves! I can track their kills back to their den.
34	Defeat 25 Enemies		Their numbers are thicker here. I must be getting close.
Ezmerelda:	Foul beasts! Bring forth your leader!
Werewolf Leader:	You... I've heard of you. The Vistana huntress. Come, then.
35	Defeat the Werewolf Leader		Finally! Some simple monster hunting!
Ezmerelda:	Any last requests?
Werewolf Leader:	[Haggard] Beef... Sharburg...
Ezmerelda:	Come again?
Werewolf Leader:	My specialty dish. I was a chef and connoisseur before the mists took me. Changed me. How I long to return to those days...
Ezmerelda:	...I have a proposal.
Volo:	Marvellous! A shaggy security detail AND a hirsute head chef! Fine work, friend!
Ezmerelda:	Thanks, Volo. [Thinking] Do I dare to hope? Maybe this place really can be an escape for the people of this land.
Werewolf Leader:	Look out! Sorry! I keep knocking stuff over!
Whimsy:	No worries, my large furry friend! Take your time!
36	Defeat 25 Enemies		Runaway kegs! I need to stop them before anyone gets hurt!
Werewolf Leader:	So, where's all the customers?
Whimsy:	I look forward to meeting them someday! I think they're afraid of the gardeners!
Ezmerelda:	You mean those trowel-wielding skeletons prowling the grounds? [Sighs] I'm on it.
37	Defeat 25 Enemies		Let's weed out these ghoulish gardeners!
38	Collect 25 Gardening Tools		These garden-variety monsters won't be so dangerous without their tools!
39	Defeat 25 Enemies		Looks like the garden doubles as a monster-filled cemetery.
40	Defeat the Tree Blight		That tree blight must be the root cause for people to avoid this area. Time to prune it!
Ezmerelda:	I'm back. Did I miss anything?
Barovian Bandit:	The CHAIRS and MUGS and EVERYTHING are ALIVE and VERY BITEY!
Whimsy:	Ooh, so that's why they were being sold at such a discount! Whoopsie!
41	Defeat 25 Enemies		I need to pacify these mimics before they eat the staff!
Ezmerelda:	Anything ELSE!?
Volo:	Ahh, Lady Ez! I've discovered that this establishment was built directly atop a haunted church, buried just below!
Ezmerelda:	[Deep breath] Of course it was. Show me the way.
42	Defeat 25 Enemies		Rats? Again? Is this some kind of joke?
43	Defeat 1 Crypt Blocker		Ghosts! I need to investigate that crypt!
Wraith:	Whooo daaares distuuurb our tooomb?
Ezmerelda:	A wraith! That must be the leader of these spirits!
44	Defeat 25 Enemies		These restless spectres won't get the better of me!
45	Defeat the Wraith		The wraith is the primary threat! I'll destroy it!
Ezmerelda:	Had enough yet!? ...Why are you smiling?
Wraith:	This is the mooost fuuun we've had in aaages! It's been sooo boooring for sooo long! Fiiinally, some liiiveliness!
Ezmerelda:	Oh. I thought - I mean, I assumed - Let's start over. Would you and your friends like to come upstairs?
Wraith:	This is wooonderful! Sooo colorful! The viiim! The veeerve! Nooow, how to add to this viiibe... Oooh! Perhaps some muuusic?
Ezmerelda:	There you go. Live entertainment. Un-alive, rather. You know what I mean.
Whimsy:	What a wondrous development! Why, even the surf and turf is dancing about with giddy glee!
Werewolf Leader:	This is a kitchen nightmare!
46	Defeat 25 Enemies		The entrées are escaping!
47	Defeat 25 Enemies		These free-range fiends are far from friendly. Ugh, I'm starting to sound like Volo.
Volo:	Lady Ez, it would appear that we may have a slight animal problem.
Whimsy:	[Squeal of delight] Customers! See how they carry coin? Do come in, please!
48	Collect 25 Barovian Coins		Where are these beasts coming from? Why do they have coin!?
49	Defeat 25 Enemies		They just keep coming! What's causing this?
Ezmerelda:	Something's wrong. I sense a powerful presence. Oh no...
Strahd:	[Appearing from mist] I received an invitation at the castle today. So, a celestial dares to meddle in my domain. We shall see about that.
Ezmerelda:	[Furious] STRAHD!
Strahd:	I am not here for you, Vistana. Step aside.
Ezmerelda:	Over my dead body, you monster! I will NOT let you destroy this place!
50	Defeat the Strahd!		It's just you and me, Strahd! Let's finish this!
Strahd:	ENOUGH! Do you think me a fool? I know better than to make an enemy of an Empyrean, even in my own domain. I've come to give my blessing, and to sample the cuisine. That is all.
Ezmerelda:	[Confused] But - you - WHY!?
Strahd:	I will entertain a guest soon to discuss business, and their tastes demand better than the depressing fare Barovia usually provides. Now, I believe this is when I say, 'table for one'? I prefer my steak quite rare.
Ezmerelda:	...Pfffttaahahha!
Whimsy:	Dear me! She's been struck mad by the vampire's powers!
Ezmerelda:	[Wiping away tears, laughing] Nooo! I'm fine. This whole ridiculous misadventure is not at all what I expected... but somehow I think it's exactly what I needed.
Volo:	Very good, my friend! We all could use a little whimsy from time to time! Now, for my review...