Heroica RPG - Quest#153: Missing Medusa

[wiz]

"Zane," Cedric says. "You must be the leader of the court of demons that I've heard a little about. While you were away, Medusa here got herself captured, and almost sent into slavery. We are from Heroica, and we rescued her. We were promised a reward."

[Zepher]

On October 21, 2016 at 0:01 PM, StickFig said:

Matthias nods curtly to the orc in jester's garb. "Zane." It takes him a moment to recognize the other newcomer, but it finally dawns and he tips his hat. "And peace to you, Lady Felix. I am surprised to meet you here."

"Can never have too many friends," Lady Felix says with a playful smile.  "It's good to see you, Matthias."

"Lady Felix and I just became acquainted up on the road to Bric'Lin.  It turns out that we both had our eye on paying a visit to the same wealthy house, invited or not, and we both have considerable skill in paying surprise visits.  Note, also, my Court, that our gold troubles are at least postponed."

6 hours ago, wiz said:

"Zane," Cedric says. "You must be the leader of the court of demons that I've heard a little about. While you were away, Medusa here got herself captured, and almost sent into slavery. We are from Heroica, and we rescued her. We were promised a reward."

"I didn't get myself captured," grunts Medusa.

"But they did rescue you.  Who spearheaded this operation?  Was it you, Parvati?"  Parvati blushes and looks at her feet.  "Well, good to know.  As for payment... Solimon, what did you offer these fine folk?"

"In truth, funds were a little tight.  We offered them three meads, three smelling salts, and three nostrums."

"That's hardly enough for a good night on the town."  Zane wheels on the heroes.  "I may be able to whip a little something up as a thank you too, for looking after my Court in my absence."  He rubs his hands together.  "I can give you more fortitude, or greater strength.  Your call."

Party leader, please divide the reward.  Zane will also increase every heroes stats by either 2 health, or 2 power.  Each hero should state which they want.

[wiz]

"I'd rather have more strength."

[Duvors]

"I'd like greater fortitude, I seem to be very bad at taking hits."

[StickFig]

Matthias hands a mead, smelling salt, and nostrum each to Darksten and Throlar, pocketing the third for himself.

Cedric's already gotten a Mead, a Smelling Salts, a Mulled Wine, a Venom, two Remedies, and a Health Core; we'll spread the consumables back around.

"How does it feel to be immortal, Zane? Your power seemed unmatched when last we met, and I cannot imagine it has waned since. What more have you learned from the gift of the waters?"

Edited October 23, 2016 by StickFig

[Duvors]

17 hours ago, StickFig said:

 

"How does it feel to be immortal, Zane? Your power seemed unmatched when last we met, and I cannot imagine it has waned since. What more have you learned from the gift of the waters?"

"What? Immortal? Gift of the waters? Matthias, what are you talking about?"

[Zepher]

20 hours ago, StickFig said:

Matthias hands a mead, smelling salt, and nostrum each to Darksten and Throlar, pocketing the third for himself.

Cedric's already gotten a Mead, a Smelling Salts, a Mulled Wine, a Venom, two Remedies, and a Health Core; we'll spread the consumables back around.

"How does it feel to be immortal, Zane? Your power seemed unmatched when last we met, and I cannot imagine it has waned since. What more have you learned from the gift of the waters?"

"I feel the same," says Zane dismissively.  "I imagine it's the sort of gift that takes a while to kick in, and then keeps on giving."  The smooth Magician's voice takes over Zane's normally caustic one.  "I have advocated that we not squander our gift, and spend time away from danger to cultivate some wisdom, but Zane has refused.  Unlike you, we are still open to bodily harm."  Zane twitches.  "But who is going to harm us hahahahaha."

2 hours ago, Lord Duvors said:

"What? Immortal? Gift of the waters? Matthias, what are you talking about?"

"Come now, surely you've told everyone in your little club what happened?  Or are you afraid that the 'heroes' may be adverse to such an obvious power grab."  Zane snickers.

[StickFig]

2 hours ago, Lord Duvors said:

"What? Immortal? Gift of the waters? Matthias, what are you talking about?"

6 minutes ago, Zepher said:

"Come now, surely you've told everyone in your little club what happened?  Or are you afraid that the 'heroes' may be adverse to such an obvious power grab."  Zane snickers.

"Zane and I drank ...together... from the Fountain of Youth." Matthias fights the color he feels rising to his face and wonders why he is embarrased. "Apparently, neither of us is entirely certain of the effects, even now." Changing course in the conversation, Matthias anticipates his companions' further questions about Zane. "Zane holds a host of souls within him; it is anyone's guess what immortality, if not invulnerability, means to one like him. But he is powerful, as I said."

Edited October 23, 2016 by StickFig
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[Comrade Commander]

Darksten accepts the offered consumables while pondering which reward to take.

"Thank you for your offer, it is very generous. I would be interested in having my fortitude (health) increased"

As the conversation moves towards the hogwash about the Fountain of Youth, Darksten's focus wanders. His only thought was that if this so called immortality was true, and word got out, his job was going to get a lot harder.

Turning to the lady who seemed to have some level of social class, even for a monster like herself, Darksten asked.

"If you don't mind we asking, whose house were you visiting?"

[Duvors]

23 hours ago, Comrade Commander said:

Turning to the lady who seemed to have some level of social class, even for a monster like herself, Darksten asked.

"If you don't mind we asking, whose house were you visiting?"

"I daresay she does, there are some things it is not polite to pry into Darksten, including clandestine visits to wealthy houses. Am I correct, your ladyship?"

[Zepher]

23 hours ago, Comrade Commander said:

Darksten accepts the offered consumables while pondering which reward to take.

"Thank you for your offer, it is very generous. I would be interested in having my fortitude (health) increased"

As the conversation moves towards the hogwash about the Fountain of Youth, Darksten's focus wanders. His only thought was that if this so called immortality was true, and word got out, his job was going to get a lot harder.

Turning to the lady who seemed to have some level of social class, even for a monster like herself, Darksten asked.

"If you don't mind we asking, whose house were you visiting?"

 

24 minutes ago, Lord Duvors said:

"I daresay she does, there are some things it is not polite to pry into Darksten, including clandestine visits to wealthy houses. Am I correct, your ladyship?"

"Very much so," says Lady Felix with a grin.  "My name is Lady Felix, and all you need to know of the person who's house we were visiting is that they have enough gold that they won't miss some, and they really should have better security."  She winks at Throlar.  "I hope you do not think that I am less of a lady for saying that.  I generally keep my eye on higher prizes, but I just got back from vacation and it's always important to refill the coffers.  Zane and I have been putting our heads together about hitting a bit of a bigger mark."

"Quiet now, Lady Felix.  All in good time.  At least let me talk to my Court first."  Zane turns to the heroes.  "As for your wish... it is my command.  HAHAHAHA."  Zane snaps his fingers, and the heroes feel their different attributes strengthen.  "And now I think we're all settled up, no?  See you all later.  Johnny, a word?"

"I kept an eye on them, Zane, swear.  Just like I promised."

"You're not in trouble.  Just want to catch up with an old friend and a new one.  See if we can't put our noggins together about some adventure.  Are you still here, heroes?"  An electrical current runs over the heroes, and they shudder and step outside.  Parvati follows close behind.

"Since no one else seems willing to say it, thank you for saving my sister, heroes.  She is rude and rough and loud, but I don't know what I would do without her."  Parvati blushes.  "And she is very thankful.  And Zane... Zane knows what you've done, even if he won't admit it.  Remember, he always pays his debts.  He'll keep an eye on you from now on, make sure you're alright."

"The city is very different than how I thought it would be.  Much more dangerous... clearly we do not know enough about it to make it on our own.  But with friends with Zane, and you, I think we will be safe and we will learn.  So thank you.  All of you."

Will the heroes say anything else to Parvati, or return to the Hall?

(The Quest is a SUCCESS!)

[wiz]

Cedric gives a heartfelt "You're welcome." before returning to the hall.

 

I had fun. I'll post my thoughts in the QM lounge later.

[StickFig]

19 hours ago, Zepher said:

"The city is very different than how I thought it would be.  Much more dangerous... clearly we do not know enough about it to make it on our own.  But with friends with Zane, and you, I think we will be safe and we will learn.  So thank you.  All of you."

Matthias accepts his etheral Opal back from Parvati. "Clearly none of us know enough about Zane to understand the danger he poses to all of us, and everyone else too. For your sake, I hope nothing more comes of any of his ambitions, and that he retires to a quiet life somewhere on the coast of nowhere. But I doubt it." Matthias is clearly troubled. "Peace to you, Lady Parvati." The gnome tips his hat, and heads for the gate of the hovels, fiddling with his Extraordinaire (Bearer of the Anvil, +1 WP) idly as he drags it along.

Thanks for another fun quest Zepher!

Edited October 25, 2016 by StickFig

[Comrade Commander]

For one second Darksten had hope that one of the leading families was organizing an army to support them, but was slightly disappointed to learn that it was nothing but simple thievery. None the less, the assassin filed away the information for a later date, thinking it could be useful...leverage...at some point. 

 

Bidding adue due to the Orc, he traveled back to the hall.

 

ooc: Thanks for a good quest! 

[Duvors]

"You are welcome miss, and thank you for calling on us. If you ever need us again we'll be more than happy to help, or I least I will. Goodbye."

Throlar bowed, giving a slight flourish to his cape, and then straightened up and, smiling, went back to the hall.

[wiz]

I can join the Sungold Alliance now with the rep, right?

[StickFig]

Zepher, can we get final stats?

[Zepher]

The Party

 Throlar Wineghilm

137 year old male Dwarven Warden. *Immune to weakened and free hits* *Aims become hits*

Level, 17 1/2

Power, 24 (16+7+1).

Defense: 0 (0+1).

Health: 40/40 (+1 Zane)

Gold, 125

Equipped; Huntsman's Bow (WP: 7; damages undead; bow), Shield of Invisibility (SP: 0; the user is immune to free hits untill they are the last hero standing),Lion's Plate (Max health +5, Power +1; wearer is immune to weakened; suitable for knights and barbarians; body wear), Quiver of Homing Arrows (Rolls of AIM become HIT; can only be used with a bow or a crossbow; backwear),

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; lance), Fellcrest Hand Axe (WP: 8; deals bleeding 5 on successful hits; throwing weapon), Mopagsaber (WP: 12; Ice elemental; longsword), City Watch Halberd (WP: 3)

Shields; 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)

Artifacts; Lethauros Crushers (While equipped, the wearer does double damage to Rock and Flying type enemies; suitable for anyone; footwear), Amulet of Elven Loyalty (Wearer can use anything suitable for elves and is considered a friend by all elves; the wearer also becomes encouraged if there are elves in the party; suitable to Throlar only; accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (If the wearer is damaged by a free hit, they counter with strength equal to their level; handwear), Monkey Armor(SP:4, immune to earth and bound; suitable for knights, beast warriors, dragoons, skirmishers and winged warriors; body wear), Crow Helmet (SP: 1; Flying enemies do not deal free hits to the wearer; suitable for Knights and Dragoons; headwear),

Consumables; Phoenix Essence, x2 Potion, Grand Potion, x3 Remedy, Hint Coin (Gives the user a hint about a puzzle or a tricky situation, Useable only once, Has no monetary value), x2 Bone, Floral Bomb, Air Bomb, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Fire Bomb, Baldur Bomb, x2 Smoke Bomb, First aid kit (Restores full health and removes all negative effects From the entire party once used), 4x Shattering Arrow (Lowers Enemy SP by 5, suitable for classes with bows and crossbows), Grating Stone, Mead, Smelling Salt, Nostrum

Equipment; Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass.

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), Dryad (Plant 6).

 

 Darksten (Comrade Commander)

35 year old male human Assassin *Immune to Poisoned, Bleeding, Cursed, Jinxed and Blinded* *Poisoned -1*

Level 25

Power Bonus: 0

Health: 42/42 (6 [base health] + 23 [level] + 5 [advanced class] + 1 [drumstick] + 5 [raw meat], +1 Zane)

Defense: 3

Gold: 2187

GP: 46

Equipment: Composite Bow (WP:11, ignores defense, bow, -1 poisoned *1 battle*), Sand Worm Hide (SP: 2, bodywear), Safety Blanket (SP:1, protects from Afraid, backwear), Tribal Amulet (Wearer is immune to poisoned, bleeding, cursed, jinxed, and blinded; suitable to barbarians, rangers, beast warriors; accessory)

Inventory: Weapons: Spider String Bow (WP: 4, darkness-elemental bow), Crossbow (WP:6), Fang Dagger (WP:5, deals double damage to beasts; dagger), Pongcanis Crossbow (WP:8, crossbow)(loaned from Matthias), Rusty Dagger (WP: 2, Poisoned -2)

Artifacts: Vampire Cape (Halves damage from undead enemies; backwear)

Spell Items: N/A

Consumables: 5x Potion, 5x Grand Potion, Health Core, 4x Remedy, Elixir, 2x Phoenix Essence, 3x Mead, Smelling Salts, 3x Nostrum, Soma, Ambrosia, Root Beer (Restores 10 health, or can be used as a bomb against undead enemies for 20 damage. The Root Beer does not affect non-undead enemies), Aeolus Bomb, Neptune Bomb, Floral Bomb, x4 x1 Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, 6x Venom, Deadly Venom, 5x Bone, Gold Ring (worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), 4x Shattering Arrow (Lowers Enemy SP by 5, suitable for classes with bows and crossbows)

Tools: Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, Magic Compass

 

 Matthias the Carnival Crusader (StickFig)

Level 27 2/3 Druid *⅙ chance of being Encouraged at the start of any battle* *Gains 10 gold for each Humanoid killed* *Immune to Bound, Slowed*

Power Bonus: 11 (+1 Zane)

Defense: 6

Health: 37/37

Ether: 4/28

Gold: 247

Abilities: Bearer of the Anvil (Matthias may sacrifice his turn to add his WP or SP to another heroes for the round. He may also improve one weapon at the end of each quest [+1 WP].), Immortal Waters (Once per quest, Matthias can heal himself to full health and remove all negative effects during combat. This does not take up an action.)

Equipment: Ethereal Restored Fireball Extraordinaire (WP:11, also hits enemies listed above and below the target, Darkness - Ice - and Lightning-elemental, deals Fragile, user is Slowed, hand cannon), Dapper Hat (This amazingly dapper hat gives the wearer a ⅙ chance of being Encouraged at the start of any battle, headwear), Hunter's Plate (SP:4, wearer gains 10 gold for each Humanoid killed, suitable for rogues, rangers, barbarians, beast warriors, infiltrators, regulators, and winged warriors) (Dreyrugr), Greaves of the Aubergine Dragoon (SP:2, protects from Bound and Slowed effects, footwear)

Inventory: Peashooter (WP:2, deals Burning -2, hand cannon), XX Handcannon Replica (WP:12, pierces defense, hand cannon), Crocodile Handbag (Max. ether +2, immunity to water; accessory), Toxic Hood (Converts Poisoned-effect to Blessed for duration of battle, headwear), Winged Sandals (Protects from Bound and Slowed effects, footwear), Ethereal Garnet (Earth and Sealed), 2x Ethereal Opal (Ice and Fragile), Ethereal Ruby (Fire and Afraid), Opal (Ice), 2x Adamantite Shard (2/4; of a full Adamantite ore, used for adamantizing weapons), 8x Bone (Distracts the target for the duration of 1 round, preventing Free Hits; worth 5 gold in magic shops), Deadly Venom, 2x Elixir, Grating Stone, Potion, 2x Red Death Blood, 4x Remedy, Tonic, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, 4x Shattering Arrow (Lowers Enemy SP by 5, suitable for classes with bows and crossbows), Trickster's Mask of the Human, Mead, Smelling Salts, Nostrum

Quest Items: Guffington's Seal (Proves the hero is a Friend of Guffington - the hero starts every quest with one Hero's Cocktail ((Makes the hero Encouraged, Hastened, Lucky, and Inspired, consumable))

 

Lord Cedric (wiz)

34-year-old Male Human Knight

Level 7

Power Bonus: 1 (+1 Zane)

Defense: 4

Health: 17/17

Gold: 70

Equipment: Assassin's Katana (WP 3 Longsword), Makeshift Shield (SP 2 Shield), Boots (SP 2 Footwear)

Inventory: Potion, Mead x2, Smelling Salts, Mulled Wine, Venom, x2 Remedy, Health Core

OoC:  Apologies it took so long I was being... LAZY!  And also very busy.  Little bit of both.  Anyway, this should all be right!  I advise that you write down where you got your power/health bonus so you don't forget!  Also, remember you got Bonaparte rep, since I don't believe the Hall topic will be updated with that for a while.

[StickFig]

2 minutes ago, Zepher said:

OoC:  Apologies it took so long I was being... LAZY!  And also very busy.  Little bit of both.  Anyway, this should all be right!  I advise that you write down where you got your power/health bonus so you don't forget!  Also, remember you got Bonaparte rep, since I don't believe the Hall topic will be updated with that for a while.

Don't worry - we know the feeling! Thanks again for another fun story - I'm beginning to feel like Matthias may as well be a Zepher NPC since he's been in so many of your recent quests!