Right, so, I've realized that I've been, perhaps, a bit TOO in-depth for the first few chapters, and thus will be bogging this liveblog down in fewer details from now on.
Regardless, on with the show!
Having managed Erika's items, she was now armed with an Iron Sword and a Steel Sword, as well as a Vulnerary and an Elixir. Her Rapier has one use left.
Upon entering the Bandit's Hideout, I sent Erika and Neimi north, leaving everyone else in the entryway. After recruiting Colm, who gave his Iron Sword to Erika, Neimi retired there as well. Erika went along, beating Brigands left and right, though it took approximately TOO MANY tries to have her survive a round in the main floor area. Damned Archer. Colm managed to snag all the loot, at least. In the end, Erika managed to solo this chapter in 9 turns, with a couple of levels in Strength to boot! Man, this took forever to complete- She kept getting hit by low-hit attacks and dying...
Chapter Turn Count- 9
Total Turn Count- 35