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

[Asphalt]

Then Let us do so, but perhaps there is something to see here before we leave.

Vindsval takes his time, moving around the courtyard, looking for anything of interest.

[Kintobor]

The Temple of Helvetia Party

Vindsval accepts the Mythril Shard.

Thankyou very much Fidelia, I am pleased o have reunited you with your dear one.

The giant kneels and pats both the dog and the girl on their heads.

Perhaps we will meet again before this path has ended. If we do not, may The Wanderer guide you both. Farewell Small one.

"Thanks again mister! I better get going home before my mother gets upset."

"Bark woof!"

"Take care, mister!" Fidellia runs down the street, her dog Bearie in tow. She looks much happier to be reunited with her friend.

The Side Quests are Successful!

The Party

Sorrow(Endgame) *Party Leader*

428 years old undead Necromancer

Level 30.75 *Immune to Sealed, Afraid, and Doomed* *Encouraged and Lucky!*

Power: 57 (30+2+25)

Defense: 8

Health: 27/41(7+29+5)

Ether: 15/34 (30+4)

Gold: 392

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, 4 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), Fire Bomb, Geode, Scroll of Blindness (Enables casting the Blinded effect to one target for three round. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether.), Vampire's Court Sword (WP:12; 1/3 chance to cause bleeding; always causes bleeding to humanoids; great sword.), Chicken Drumstick (+1 Max. Health when eaten, consumable)

Vindsval Half-Born (Asphalt)

37 year old, Male, Half Giant,

Level: 28 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. *Encouraged!*

Power: 42 (28+12+1+1) (+10 to healing)

Defense: 4

Health: 44/44 (9+27+8)

Ether: 32/32 (5+27)

Gold: 292

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, 3X 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, Agni Bomb, Mythril Bomb

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, Scroll of Frailty (Enables casting the Fragile effect to one target for three round. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether.)

Decamon Cards: Cherub (Luminous 3)

Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Compass

Journal

Location: The Temple of Helvetia

Current Time: Afternoon

Day: Three

Reputation: 8

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: 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: ???

Side Quest : I Want To Be The Very Best

Quest Giver: Emmur and Chestnut, The North Gates

Description: "We came all the way here to fight a Decamon Champion but she's apparently nowhere to be found. We both just want one Decamon fight with a bonafide champion, and don't mind winning or losing!"

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."

Side Quest: Cloudy with a Chance of Bloody Dismemberment

Quest Giver: Irisa, at the Front Gates

Description: "I think somethings buggered with my Crystal Ball. How do you heroes feel about going inside and taking a look?"

Reward: "I'll give you one of my scrolls to keep. Your choice."

Side Quest: My Bloody Valentine

Quest Giver: Buschemi, loafs around the Last Chance Convenience and Sundries

Description: "The love of my life, Brana, works at the Last Chance, and if I want to make a move, I want it to be meaningful. Can you find out what really makes her swoon over men, and bring it too me?"

Reward: "I've got some rare items I can give you. How about I hand out one of your choosing?"

Side Quest: Are You My Master?

Quest Giver: The Stray Dog

Description: "Are you Master? No? Can you help me find them?"

Reward: -Same as "My Besets Fwiend", with the inclusion of added reputation-

Side Quest: Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Quest Giver: Stine, owner of the Creaking Coffin Saloon, North Gates.

Assignment: "Three of my Patrons, Wighty, Carlos, and Frey are behind on their tabs. Find them, and get them to pay up. I don't care how you do it, neither."

Reward: "I'll give you a 25% discount on all drinks. I'm also willing to tell you anything you want about the town."

Side Quest: My Bestest Fwiend

Quest Giver: Fidelia, the Temple of Helvetia

Description: "I'm missing my best fwiend, and I can't find him anywhere! If you help me find him, I'd be ever so grateful!"

Reward: "I've got a shiny rock that I found. I'd be willing to give that to you for finding him!"

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 Convenience and Goods

5: Countess Lyudmila's Manor

6: Residential District

7: Old Ratty House

8: Back Alley

9: Cemetery

MAP NOT TO SCALE

[Asphalt]

Vindsval waves after the girl.

Goodbye small one. May your path be long and filled with pleasant skies.

His brow darkens for a moment after she moves from sight.

Though what sort of a Path will one cursed with eternal childhood walk, The Wanderer on knows. Sorrow, what sort of being would curse their offspring with such an existence as that?

[Endgame]

"...I would not know, Vindsval. Perhaps they died too young, and the parent did something out of grief that wasn't entirely level-headed. Or perhaps she's simply the child of an undead couple? I know I could reproduce."

[Endgame]

"Lets meet Althior and Throlar at the safehouse and head to the cemetary."

[Asphalt]

The ways of unlife, . . .

The giant shakes his head.

Yes, let us go find the others.

Vindsval HEADS TO THE SAFEHOUSE

[Kintobor]

Update will come tomorrow, as right now I'm away from my sets and I need to take some pictures.

[Kintobor]

Sorrow and Vindsval head back to the ratty house to meet up with Throlar and Althior. By the time they do it's the middle of the evening. As the two approach, they find a familiar face outside of the house. He looks sternly at them from atop his horse.

"Well, er, they're right over there, and the other two are in the house-"

"Thank you, Derelict, you can leave now. I have business to attend to.

Where are your other two companions, Sorrow, Vindsval? I seek to speak with them as well."

[K-Nut]

Althior exits the house. "What's the matter, officer?" he sneers

[Asphalt]

Vindsval walks up to the horsed figure and looks down at him, weariness evident on his overly large features. His voice rumbles deep in his chest, boulders grating against cobbles.

We are here captain, what word would you have with us?

[Duvors]

"Ah, hello captain, what brings you here?"

[Endgame]

"You wish to speak with us, sir?" I say, choosing my words carefully.

[Kintobor]

Strahd moves his arm into his arm and retrieves a letter with an official looking seal on it.

"This is signed to you four. It's sender is the countess."

[K-Nut]

Althior quickly grabs the letter and opens it, reading it silently.

[Kintobor]

QM Note: In that case, K-Nut, PM coming shortly.

[Asphalt]

Vindsval drums his fingers against his thigh.

Well Althior, what does it say?

[K-Nut]

Althior takes a moment to retread the letter, making sure it is legitimate. "It's from the Countess, inviting us to her mansion as soon as possible. We might as well try heading over there. It's our only lead so far,"

[Asphalt]

I was beginning to believe no one in this town was capable of being straightforward. Let us Go To The Mansion

[Endgame]

"I suspect a trap. Nevertheless, lets head there, post-haste."

[Duvors]

"Yeeaahh, right, probably a trap. And I really wanted to go after that automaton too, ah well. Lead on."

[Kintobor]

"I"ll be following you shortly then. I'm going to ensure the guard is on alert. Don't do anything rash." von Zarovitch gives the party a judgemental look before galloping off. The party heads off to the Manor and finds the streets empty. There's not a soul to be found. Making it to the Manor Gates, the party look up to find the moon at it's peak. It's midnight.

The gates to Lyudmila's estate had been unchained. The guard was no longer at his post, and the iron gates blew in the breeze, creaking loudly. Stepping beyond them, the party came to the front of the imposing home of Countess Lyudmila.

The building seemed to have no light coming out of it, infant the area was unnaturally dark, with the exception being a single lit torch on the path leading to the building's front porch. Perhaps the party was finally going to get some answers as to what was going on here...

Edited December 16, 2015 by Kintobor

[Asphalt]

Vindsval walks slowly up to the front door, ducking between the skulls mounted on their columns. He turns to his companions.

Shall we knock or simply let ourselves in?

[Duvors]

"Well, there doesn't seem to be any reception committee, migt as well go in. Hang on a tick."

Throlar grabbed the torch, holding it aloft.

"Right, let's get going!"

[Kintobor]

"Well, there doesn't seem to be any reception committee, migt as well go in. Hang on a tick."

Throlar grabbed the torch, holding it aloft.

"Right, let's get going!"

Throlar attempts to grab the torch, but finds it fastened into it's post. It wouldn't be going anywhere anytime soon.

[Endgame]

I knock, and, if no one answers, try the door.