Leapfrog

The Exile

## Story

Leapfrog took a deep breath, sighing as he stared at the moonlight rippling in the spawning pool. Another night on guard duty, he thought. Another night of boredom.

His job was important, or so the clan elder said. Year after year, fewer and fewer Gonga were born, with the three tadpoles that glided under the surface some of the only few left. Leapfrog was told to keep them safe, but from what exactly, he wasn't sure. No one was. It didn't matter what the clan elders did or how many times they prayed to the elements, their numbers dwindled.

A cloud passed overhead, dimming the moonlight on the pool's surface, giving way to the dance underneath. Relaxed and gentle, the tadpoles drifted through the pool in soft circles, ebbing and flowing at the whim of the water. Relaxed and gentle, they slept, unburdened by the worries of the world above.

Relaxed and gentle.

Leapfrog woke to the sound of footsteps sloshing through the swamp. Was it time already to change guards? Had he napped too long again? Not wanting another earful from the captain, he hoped his friend was the one to replace him, but as the figure meandered closer, Leapfrog realized that its footsteps and posture were too heavy to be a Gonga. Confused and curious, Leapfrog waved.

"Hello!" Leapfrog tried his best to sound cheerful. The figure did not respond. "Hi! Hello there!" This time, Leapfrog waved both arms, thinking that maybe the figure hadn't noticed him. Again, no reply. the figure simply sauntered in Leapfrog's direction.

A bit rude, Leapfrog thought. Taking a few steps forward to make sure the figure could see him, Leapfrog was not prepared for what flashed in the moonlight -- a shambling creature with a missing arm, rotting skin, and exposed bone. Leapfrog froze with fear.

The creature continued to draw closer. Just out of arm's reach, Leapfrog found his voice, although it popped as he spoke. "S-scuse me! what're you doing?!" The creature's eyes flickered to Leapfrog as if becoming aware for the first time.

Without warning, it lunged.

### Legendary Story

"Intruder! Intruder!" Leapfrog yelled, passing over the wooden drawbridge and into the village center. Gonga rushed from their huts at the sound of his cries, and Norgla, captain of the pool guardians, approached.

"Where?!" Norgla's voice bellowed from her bulbous throat.

"The outskirts. It was...a boney man. I...I killed him!" Leapfrog panted with each breath.

"A...boney man?"

"Yes! And he fell into the spawning pool."

Norgla's eyes widened. In a hurry, the guards followed Leapfrog to the scene. Leapfrog detailing the fight along the way. On arrival, however, they found no sign of the man or even of a scuffle, but rather something far worse: the three tadpoles lay dead, smashed and torn to bits.

The next day's trial was a short one. Enraged, the crowd chanted for Leapfrog's execution, but youth was his saving grace. With a verdict of banishment, Leapfrog was thrown from the village, given only his sword and shield for survival. As the drawbridge raised, Leapfrog shouted that he would bring the boney man to justice and prove his own innocence. His declaration was met with the quiet the of the closing gate.

Undeterred, he knew his first quest was to track down the boney man. Happening upon a footprint pointed in the direction of the river, Leapfrog set out, convinced that other clues must lie ahead.

## Obtained From

* S1 Fantastic Five
* Tavern
* Seer's Gifts

## Favorite Artifacts

* Daios' Blessing 40%
* Cyansel's Nourishment 21%
* Tik's Rage 12%

## Favorite Holy Crown Sets

* The Hand of Fortune 44%
* The Mind of Wisdom 29%
* The Spirit of Blasphemy 6%

## Strengths

* Leapfrog has impressive burst output
* Llyr takes on damage well
* Nefertari assists in gathering enemies

## Weaknesses

* Unknown

## Signature Gear

Signature Gear is unique to an individual hero. Leapfrog is **Leapfrog's** Signature Gear.

## Talents

Talents are available to Legendary and Mythical Heroes that meet certain criteria.