Heroica RPG- Quest #137: Where the Dead Go to Live

[Endgame]

"Yes, good idea. I'm not sure if it'd be a good thing if they point in the same direction or not..."

[Duvors]

"It probably won't work you know, Amber seems competent enough to hide herself from that sort of thing, and the countess is probably really at the manor. Still worth a shot I guess."

[K-Nut]

"Yes, good idea. I'm not sure if it'd be a good thing if they point in the same direction or not..."

"It'd make things easier, that's for sure," he smirks.

[Endgame]

"It probably won't work you know, Amber seems competent enough to hide herself from that sort of thing, and the countess is probably really at the manor. Still worth a shot I guess."

"If she is as powerful as she says, she would've succeeded in her plans by now."

[K-Nut]

"If she is as powerful as she says, she would've succeeded in her plans by now."

"If she's here, it's because she needs something. As we've seen, the townsfolk aren't too kind to outsiders,"

[Asphalt]

Then let us see what the Wanderer will.

Vindsval holds the compass in his hand and Concentrates on FINDING AMBER

[Endgame]

"If she's here, it's because she needs something. As we've seen, the townsfolk aren't too kind to outsiders,"

"The fact that nobody heard of her thus far is good; means she has no reputation here to get what she needs. Of course, she may have other channels to get what she needs..."

[Kintobor]

Then let us see what the Wanderer will.

Vindsval holds the compass in his hand and Concentrates on FINDING AMBER

Holding the compass out, the wheel of Vindsval's compass turns to the south west... then spins around to the east... only to spin around to the south west again. It continues pointing in those directions as long as Vindsval's thoughts linger on Amber Makepeace.

Edited August 13, 2015 by Kintobor

[K-Nut]

Althior frowns. "Perhaps we should start at the East Gates then?"

[Asphalt]

Curious, I must admit this is a strange new device. Two conflicting directions, but consistently so. East is as good as Southwest at this point. Unless . . . allow me to try this again.

Vindsval holds the compass flat in his palm This time Concentrating on the Mysterious Countess lyudmila.

[Kintobor]

Vindsval holds the compass flat in his palm This time Concentrating on the Mysterious Countess lyudmila.

The compass spins around fervently, although it falters when it lands towards the south on occasion.

[Asphalt]

It would seem that when someone moves frequently within the area it is hard to track them. But the Countess seems to favor destination in the south, while Makepeace travels from east to Southwest. Perhaps when we are closer to one of them it will give a clearer answer. Sorrow, you are our leader in this town, Althior suggests East, what do you say?

​Vindsval pockets the compass and waits for Sorrow to decide where they will travel to next.

Edited August 13, 2015 by Asphalt

[Endgame]

"I believe we already checked the South gates, so why not the East now."

[Asphalt]

Vindsval Follows Sorrow to the East Gate.

Let us be off.

[K-Nut]

Althior places his gloved hands in the pockets of his coat and follows, silently.

[Asphalt]

Vindsval drops back beside Althior.

You understand I acted as I did in consideration for the woman's Wellbeing. Our discussion of her manner of death was unnerving her. She had suffered enough from her addiction. I felt a swift sudden strike would serve he best, and as the wealthy say "leave a beautiful corpse." I wish for you to understand my motivations. I would have no bad blood between us prophet.

[K-Nut]

You understand I acted as I did in consideration for the woman's Wellbeing. Our discussion of her manner of death was unnerving her. She had suffered enough from her addiction. I felt a swift sudden strike would serve he best, and as the wealthy say "leave a beautiful corpse." I wish for you to understand my motivations. I would have no bad blood between us prophet.

Althior continues to walk for a moment. "You're not a one man army. None of us are. So when we decide on a plan, I would expect that we go with that plan. If you had something else to say, you should've spoken up, but I do not; I will not accept someone acting against the decisions of the party."

[Asphalt]

When a decision is made, I will follow the will of the party. But I saw no reason to torture the girl any longer by discussing it in front of her. If I acted impetuously I apologize.

Edited August 13, 2015 by Asphalt

[Duvors]

Throlar quietly sneaks off to the Manor before the rest notice.

[Asphalt]

Vindsval continues to walk in silence beside Allthior. After a few steps he turns to look at Throlar only to see him scampering off on his own once again.

By the Seven Hells, I am not following him this time.

[K-Nut]

"Last time he went off on his own in Babeleth, he got beat to death by an Ogroblin. You don't wish to continue that tradition?"

[Asphalt]

Vindsval chuckles, and grins toothily at Althior's comment. "I hope that is not an insult to my parentage friend. I have no Goblin blood running in my veins. I may be a halfblooded, but I am no feel beast. As far as the dwarf goes, I have pulled him from the line of fire once this day. If he chooses to end his path again, I will allow him to walk it."

Edited August 15, 2015 by Asphalt

[Kintobor]

The East Gates Party

Sorrow(Endgame) *Party Leader*

428 years old undead Necromancer

Level 30.25 *Immune to Sealed, Afraid, and Doomed*

Power: 55 (30+2+33)

Defense: 8

Health: 41/41 (7+29+5)

Ether: 32/34 (30+4)

Gold: 552

428 years old undead Necromancer

Equipment: Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors; handwear),Pink Ribbon (Max Ether +3, grants immunity to sealed, afraid, and doomed; accessory), Staff of the Supreme Necromancer (WP:25; damages undead; +5 level to raised undead; suitable to necromancers; staff)

Inventory: Reaper’s Scythe (WP:33, damages only humanoids; suitable to assassins only; scythe), Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 20/40 vs. aquatic monsters; scythe), Longsword (WP: 5), Dark Cloak (SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians; backwear), Archer's Hat (Power +1, suitable for rangers; headwear), Disguise Kit (Allows the user to disguise them self as the opposite gender; accessory), Helmet (Max. Health +1, headwear), Greaves (SP:2, immunity to slowed and hastened; footwear), Death Mask (Increases assassination chances to 1/3 when the target’s health is lowered to 1/3; suitable to assassins; headwear), Ruby (Fire), 12 Grand Potions, 2 Health Cores, 2 Tonics, 5 Grand Tonics 2 Ether Cores, 5 Remedies, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, 4 Meads, Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrums, Ambrosia, 3 Venoms, Bedroll, Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors; handwear), Geode

Althior Emorith, The Dragonslayer (K-Nut)

36 years old male human Prophet

Level 53.2 *Clairvoyance* *Glossolalia* *Permanently Transcended* *Immune to Petrified, Fragile, Bound, andSlowed**AbsorbsEarth**Immune to Ice andDarkness* *Lucky!* *Encouraged*

Power: 88 (53+35) (Spellpower: 98 (53+35+10))

Defense: 15 (2+5+5+3)

Health: 73/73 (5+52+15+1)

Ether: 38/88 (5+52+15+10+4+2)

Gold: 890

GP: 14

Equipment: Mythril Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:35, Has ⅙ chance to deal cursed effect on successful spells and ⅙ chance to deal blessed effect on successful healing, staff), Magician's Gloves (+10 spellpower, suitable to mages; handwear), Winged Sandals (protects from bound and slowed effects, footwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4; backwear), Coat Hanger (Allows wearing a second bodywear artifact regardless of the amount limit for artifacts; accessory), Robe of the Seneschal (SP:5; wearer absorbs earth-elemental damage and is immune to petrified,ice, anddarkness elemental damage; suitable to clerics, mages, chi monks, necromancers and scholars; bodywear),Robes of Illumination (SP: 5, +10 Max Ether, wearer is permanently transcended, suitable to prophets; bodywear),Lieutenant's Helm (SP:3, protects from fragile; headwear)

Inventory:

Weapons: --

Artifacts: Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience; accessory) (Lent to Hybros), Tin Helmet (immunity to confused and afraid, headwear), Counterstrike Gloves (if the wearer is damaged by a free hit, they counter with strength equal to their level; handwear)

Spell Items: Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine(Water), Emerald(Wood), Scroll of Frailty (Enables casting the fragile-effect to the target, causing it to take double damage for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether.), Scroll of Love (Enables casting the enamored-effect to the target, making it unable to damage the caster for three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether.), Scroll of Luck (Enables casting the lucky-effect to the target for one battle. Each casting has a 50/50 chance and costs 10 ether.), Begone With The Winds (Grants the holder access to the Weather Mage expert job class upon reaching Level 30)

Consumables: 3 Potions, 5 Grand Potions, 6 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, 3 Ether Cores, 6 Remedies, 2 Elixirs, Phoenix Incense, 11 Meads, 5 Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, Venom, Garnet Lamp of Summoning, Skeleton Decoy, Feather of Lithe (Makes the user nimble for three rounds), Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee from the battle when used.), Geode

Tools etc.: Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, 4 Bones, Deaddy Bear (Causes 45 damage and doomed but has 1/6 chance to break whenever used), Map of Fellcrest

Vindsval Half-Born (Asphalt)

37 year old, Male, Half Giant,

Level: 27 Witch *Gains Triple XP* *Immune to Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, Weakened, and Sealed Effects* Attacks Are Poisoned by 11, Dual Striking, Takes half Damage from Demon and Dark Type Enemies.

Power: 39 (27+12) (+10 to healing)

Defense: 4

Health: 43/43 (9+26+8)

Ether: 10/31 (5+26)

Gold: 352

Equipment:

Bifrost Blades (WP: 12, Fire, Aquatic, Earth, Ice, Light, Lightning Elemental, dual strike, dagger) *Poison 10*

Medal of Glory (accessory, mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles, immunity toAsleep,Blinded,Confused, Fragile, andWeakened effects)(lent by Benji)

Lethauros Mail: SP: 4. Prismatic armor bright enough to banish darkness. You can feel the dragon watching you as your continue on your journey, aiding you in your hunt. The wearer takes half damage from Demon and Dark type enemies. Suitable for anyone, bodywear.

Gloves of the Hypocritical/Hippocratic Oath, Handwear, (Adds +10 to healing for characters with the Healing job trait and + 10 Poisoning for characters with the Wicked (or future equivalent) fighting style )

Inventory:

Consumables: 5X Remedy, Potion, 6X Grand Potion, 3X Smoke Bomb, 2X Mead, 5X Tonic, 2x Venom (poison -1), 3X Deadly Poison (Poison -10), Banana, Poison Bomb, 4X Hurricane - This exotic drink grants the Hilariously and Luckily Drunk-effect, doubling the power of every attack, provided the consumer can state a pun related to his attack with every attack for the duration of one battle,2X Smelling Salts,2XGrating Stone, Bone, Jarate, Geode

Spark Hammer (WP:8, (X2 against Aquatic, Flying, and Mechanical) lightning-elemental hammer),

Very Pink Parasol: Broomstick, WP:1, Male enemies are Enamored with the hero

Verkenner (WP:10, Darkness elemental Broomstick,(X2 against Humanoid and Holy/Luminous)ranged)

Xeno Whip (WP:4, poisoning the Xeno Whip doubles the poison output, whip)

Artefacts:

Wonky Shoes (footwear, SP: 3, suitable for all classes)(lent by Benj),

Toxic Hood: (Headwear. The green hood worn by the Rosalia Pestilence. Changes the poisoned effect, to Blessed for the duration of the battle if poisoned while wearing the hood, Usable by all.)

Ten-Gallon Hat: Gives the wearer the "Tourist" effect, causing no one to take them seriously)

Witch's Talisman (Causes the witch's poisonous attacks to deal poison 10 instead of poison 1; suitable for witches, accessory)

Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max. Ether +4, suitable for mages, clerics, necromancers, scholars and weather mages; backwear.

Raw Horsehide (Worth 10 Gold, or can be worn by Barbarian classes for SP:1)

Robes of the Archmagi (SP:3 Bodywear +5 Ether, immunity to Sealed Effect)

Mage's Muffler (Provides immunity to Sealed, accessory)

Gems: Emerald X2, Aquamarine,

Scrolls, Scroll of Poisoning. Can be cast on a weapon to give it Poison 10, for the duration of the battle at the cost of 5 Ether.

Decamon Cards: Cherub (Luminous 3)

Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Compass

With their new destination determined, the party heads for the East Gates. The party passes more people as the day seems to be picking up. When they reach their destination, they come to a small square, with various stalls and buildings surrounding it. In the centre of the square was an execution block, complete with a notched piece of wood. A small sign sat out next to an undead individual playing the accordion. To the party's left was a curious building, there was no signage but it seemed to be a shop of some kind.

To the right was a small saloon and inn, a billboard posted onto it's outer wall. A young dwarf and satyr were mingling worryingly outside it's doors.

As the party takes in their surroundings, they realize Throlar has ran off somewhere. Where could he be?

Journal

Location: East Gates

Current Time: Midday

Day: Two

Reputation: 3

Side Quests:

In Progress:

Side Quest: My Fair Countess

Quest Giver: Captain von Zarovitch

Assignment: "Countess Lyudmila hasn't been seen in months. She hasn't been seen around the town. Where could she be?..."

Reward: ???

Side Quest 8: Sorry, Out of Order

Quest Giver: Schmidt, Outside Lyudmila's Manor

Description: "The Decamon Dispenser that was here has gone missing. It was in desperate need of repairs, and I'm worried it's been stolen. Can you help find it for me? It looks like a pirate."

Reward: ???

Completed:

Side Quest: Who You Gonna Call?

Quest Giver: Derelict, outside of the Ratty House

Assignment: "I could've asked you to help us get those rodents out of that building... but it seems you've already done it for me! Thanks!"

Reward: "I'll make sure people in town hear that you helped me out!"

Side Quest: Dead Like You

Quest Giver: Daine, Outside the Back Alley in the Residential District

Description: "I'm dying of Ether Overdose, but I'm cool with that because I get to become a sentient undead if all goes according to plan. Find someone who can turn me!"

Reward: "I'll give you three Geodes I found getting here. I don't know what's in them, but if you take them to a smith, you can find out."

Side Quest: Sniping's A Good Job, Mate

Quest Giver: Fellcrest Town Watch, Captain von Zarovitch

Description: "Attention Citizens. A mad sniper has been seen stalking the rooftops at night, attacking civilians at random. A reward will be delivered to anyone who can bring this man to justice. See a guard for further details."

Reward: "500 gold to split."

Failed:

Side Quest: Deader than Dead

Quest Giver: Milligorian, The South Gates

Description: "I've heard that Diane, a girl who's managed to weasel her way in here, wants to become an undead. I can't allow that, seeing how I need her dead dead. However, she'll recognize me on the spot if I approach her. Kill her, and I'll give you a handsome reward."

Reward: "I'll give you each 200 gold for bringing me her head. And I specifically want her head."

LEGEND:

1: East Gates

2: Temple of Helvetia

3: South Gates

4: Last Chance Connivence and Goods

5: Countess Lyudmila's Manor

6: Residential District

7: Old Ratty House

8: Back Alley

9: Cemetery

MAP NOT TO SCALE

The Manor Gates Party

Throlar Wineghilm

137 year old male Dwarven Warden. *Immune to weakened* *Avoids free hits from Flying enemies* *Immune to Ice and Darkness*

Level, 15.5

Power, 26 (15+10+1). 36 against ancient enemies.

Defense, 6 (5+1).

Health, 37/37 (32+5)

Gold, 330.

Equipped; Mopagsaber (WP; 12, Ice elemental longsword), Elven Shield (SP; 5, Ice and Darkness elemental. All elves in the party gain the same amount of SP as long as the wielder is standing), Lion's Plate (Max health +5, Power +1, Immune to weakened, suitable for knights and barbarians, body wear), Counterstrike Gloves (If the wearer is damaged by a free hit, they counter with strength equal to their level, handwear)

Inventory;

Weapons; Elven Sword (WP; 5, longsword), Miracle Lance (A white spear crafted in the likeness of an ancient dragon. WP; 10, doubled against Ancient enemies)

Shields; None.

Artifacts; , Lethauros Crushers (While equipped, the wearer does double damage to Rock and Flying type enemies. Suitable for anyone, footwear), Crow Helmet (SP; 1, Flying enemies do not deal free hits to the wearer, suitable for Knights and Dragoons, headwear)

Consumables; Potion, Phoenix Essence, Soma (Causes the Blessed effect), Hint Coin (Gives the user a hint about a puzzle or a tricky situation, Useable only once, Has no monetary value.), Bone, Floral Bomb, Air Bomb, Dirt Bomb, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, x4 Fire Bomb, Ice Bomb, Holy Bomb, x2 Smoke Bomb, Feather of Flight (allows the user to flee the battle when used), Bone x2.

Equipment; Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, Huntsman's Bow (WP: 7, deals damage to undead)

Treasures; Viper scale (worth 40 gold to some NPC's).

Decamon Deck, Magic Carp (Aquatic 1), Volt Ant (Electric 1), Will-o'-the-Wisp (Fiery 1), Tweetybird (Flying 1), Toxic Toad (Plant 1), Ursa Minor (Eithereal 1),Specter (Dark 2).

Striking his own path, Throlar heads for the Manor Gates. It seemed as if a lot of activity was going on, with a smith finishing setting up his stall, and a duo of living beings looking over a strange metal plate in the ground. The gates to Lyudmila's manor were guarded by a hefty looking guard.

Journal

Location: Manor Gates

Current Time: Midday

Day: Two

Reputation: 3

Side Quests:

In Progress:

Side Quest: My Fair Countess

Quest Giver: Captain von Zarovitch

Assignment: "Countess Lyudmila hasn't been seen in months. She hasn't been seen around the town. Where could she be?..."

Reward: ???

Side Quest 8: Sorry, Out of Order

Quest Giver: Schmidt, Outside Lyudmila's Manor

Description: "The Decamon Dispenser that was here has gone missing. It was in desperate need of repairs, and I'm worried it's been stolen. Can you help find it for me? It looks like a pirate."

Reward: ???

Completed:

Side Quest: Who You Gonna Call?

Quest Giver: Derelict, outside of the Ratty House

Assignment: "I could've asked you to help us get those rodents out of that building... but it seems you've already done it for me! Thanks!"

Reward: "I'll make sure people in town hear that you helped me out!"

Side Quest: Dead Like You

Quest Giver: Daine, Outside the Back Alley in the Residential District

Description: "I'm dying of Ether Overdose, but I'm cool with that because I get to become a sentient undead if all goes according to plan. Find someone who can turn me!"

Reward: "I'll give you three Geodes I found getting here. I don't know what's in them, but if you take them to a smith, you can find out."

Side Quest: Sniping's A Good Job, Mate

Quest Giver: Fellcrest Town Watch, Captain von Zarovitch

Description: "Attention Citizens. A mad sniper has been seen stalking the rooftops at night, attacking civilians at random. A reward will be delivered to anyone who can bring this man to justice. See a guard for further details."

Reward: "500 gold to split."

Failed:

Side Quest: Deader than Dead

Quest Giver: Milligorian, The South Gates

Description: "I've heard that Diane, a girl who's managed to weasel her way in here, wants to become an undead. I can't allow that, seeing how I need her dead dead. However, she'll recognize me on the spot if I approach her. Kill her, and I'll give you a handsome reward."

Reward: "I'll give you each 200 gold for bringing me her head. And I specifically want her head."

LEGEND:

1: East Gates

2: Temple of Helvetia

3: South Gates

4: Last Chance Connivence and Goods

5: Countess Lyudmila's Manor

6: Residential District

7: Old Ratty House

8: Back Alley

9: Cemetery

MAP NOT TO SCALE

Edited August 15, 2015 by Kintobor

[Asphalt]

Quite an interesting place we have found.

Vindsval steps up to the sign next to the accordion player and reads it.

OOC: don't forget Vind's new compass.

[K-Nut]

Althior makes his way to the Satyr. "You look troubled. Anything I could help you with, ma'am?"