Heroica RPG - Quest#35: Rescue the Maa’ri!

[Jedi master Brick]

"Well I do not know about you, but I certainly would not like to live here. Lucky escape, I say.

Now do not go trying to force your views upon others like some Akkaba extremist, or else you will be fighting me as well."

"Well goodbye then, go back to Eubric and live happily with the knowlagble that an in cent persons death may be partially your fault. I hate this damned city as much as anyone, but Ennoc would not forgive me if I let an innocent be killed through inaction."

Edited September 19, 2012 by Jedi master Brick

[ADHO15]

"Well goodbye then, go back to Eubric and live happily with the knowlagble that an in cent persons death may be partially your fault. I hate this damned city as much as anyone, but Ennoc would not forgive me if I let an innocent be killed through inaction."

"Unlike you I am a free being, with no personal ties to others and with no spiritual masters. You cannot save everybody, Elgar, and you need to learn how to deal with inevitable failure. I am not saying that leaving this girl to her death is morally the right thing to do, but I do this to make a living by using the skills I am practiced in. Going back on a deal and attacking my employers is not good business, and will hurt my reputation. I have pleaded my case to them. Let us wait to see what they and the rest of our party decide."

"Oh, and rest in peace, Arasmyth. Maybe I shall take that aquamarine to remember you by!"

[Jedi master Brick]

Elgar snorted. "Do you always take the easiest course of action, there is more to heroism than our employers. Just give me my Saphire back and be gone Ad-Hoh. And to the orcs, you must understand I don't want to attack you but if you try and attack the girl I will fight and you won't like it. This is my final warning stand down."

Edited September 19, 2012 by Jedi master Brick

[ADHO15]

Elgar snorted. "Do you always take the easiest course of action, there is more to heroism than our employers. Just give me my Saphire back and be gone Ad-Hoh. And to the orcs, you must understand I don't want to attack you but if you try and attack the girl I will fight and you won't like it. This is my final warning stand down."

"Well, I must say your polite manner is really making me want to reconsider. I shall do what is in the best interest of the group, which is exactly what a vote will discover."

[swils]

"Damn, I forgot you remembered. And I made no hesitation to knock out the boy earlier, he just turned out to be a bit too fragile. But thanks t'some more pressing matters," Thormana coughs "your brethren" She coughs again "We didn't have time to worry about spilled bloo--err, milk."

She shifts Arasmyth to her other shoulder.

"Aras here ain't the lightest little mage, so I'm itchin' to carry him on outta here. I'm not gonna stop ya from killin' Nyssa if that's what ya wanna do. You'll have to live with that decision hangin' over your heads, not me. But if you'd like to give me yer boots anyway, I'd be much obliged! Not like you'll really need 'em to beat up a little girl, or even Elgar if he hangs 'round."

Thorm turns to leave the room.

[Jedi master Brick]

"Orcs, look into your hearts. Killing an iccent will not put anything right I implore you to not kill this girl. You got your revenge on the real villain but please, I do not wish for anymore blood shed. But I fear my words are upon death ears."

Elgar uses his smoke bomb for the party to escape with the girl

OOC: @Jeb: if you don't allow that is old understand

[Jebediahs]

"The only way you're getting these boots is off my dead feet!"

The Rogue's eyes had become crazed. Nyssa began to tremble and Singerson seemed to be a world away, twirling the Needlessly Large Rod.

Elgar uses his smoke bomb for the party to escape with the girl

OOC: @Jeb: if you don't allow that is old understand

QM Note: I...can live with this solution. I will have to update later on in the day though. If you want to discuss using the smoke bomb solution versus fighting or murdering the girl, make sure to do so out of earshot of the Maa'ri so they can't prepare themselves for it. If no further discussion is needed, then I will update later on as if the smoke bomb was used.

[Jedi master Brick]

Elgar whispers to Thormnail and Ad-Hoh "This seems like the best soloution, if you have any disagreements say it now"

[swils]

"Urrrgghhhh."

Thormana sets Arasmyth's body down against a wall, sighs heavily, takes off the mask, and signals for the party to gather around. In a hushed voice, he says,

"Alright, listen. Elgar, I dunno what yer hopin' to accomplish, takin' the girl. Even if we ditch the Maa'ri, what're we gonna do with her? Take her to her father and hope that he thanks us for slaughterin' a buncha his troops, not to mention the Archivist, as a favor to the 'heathen orcs', and only then turnin' on them to save his daughter? Good luck with that. Maybe he'll just make your death quick instead of draggin' it out. Though I really can't see him bein' all too kind to such a stubborn follower of Ennoc.

Now, I've been duped into startin' a war and tradin' a kid's life for his freedom. And now these orcs, who hired us to help save their brethren and prattled on about how these Akkaban folk are all about vengeance, well, they've gone and used us so that they could, what, kill a kid? Hell of an act of revenge, right there. I don't think anyone back at the Hall would fault us for dropping the Maa'ri. Heck, I don't think anyone back at the Hall would even know. These're the last few of the Maa'ri right here, or so they say. Then again, 'Never trust a green-skin', sorry Knifk. I even accidentally killed a kid for these liars. I wouldn't have minded all this if they'd told us up front--I love a good bloodbath. Course, I mighta tried to convince them to do somethin' other than kill the girl. But after all the trouble we've been through, all we've given up, heck, the friend we lost, this scumbag orc won't even give me his shoes? Now that's just downright rude.

I can't believe I'm about to say this, but I vote we finish this. Save your potions, Elgar. Make sure the girl can't get away. I ain't for you Elgar. I ain't doin' it for the Hall's reputation, nor for the girl or any morality concerns.

I want those damned boots."

With his back turned to the Maa'ri, Thormanil soaks the now-cold Turkey Leg with Jinxy Juice and then tosses it over towards Hound. He fishes through Arasmyth's pack, taking the Tonic and Grand Tonic. He gets strange, disapproving looks from the party.

"What? I'll worry about leaving a tribute when we're done dealin' with the Maa'ri. Ad-hoh, I'd recommend you take, or at the very least, borrow Aras' scrolls for this."

Assuming the party agrees to fight, He drinks the Grand Tonic and heals Ad-hoh, Elgar, and Knifk. Anticipating the orcs to fight even harder this time, fueled by adrenaline and desperation, he also downs a Mead and Smelling Salts.

[Jedi master Brick]

Elgar will fight partially because he wanted to save the girl but partially because he was afraid of Thormnail

[Jebediahs]

Rogue applies venom to her weapons. Hound gobbles up the turkey leg and wavers a bit before recovering his balance and standing tall. Singerson sighs and moves back to his hiding space and pulls Nyssa with him. Looks like he's sitting this one out.

PREPARE FOR BATTLE!!

The Enemies:

Maa'ri Rogue

- "She

will

die!"

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

17

(+10 damage w/ melee attacks, deals poisoned damage)

Defense:

0

Health:

350/350

Ether:

0

Special I:

Precision Striking

- Rogue’s attacks ignore armor for the next two rounds.

Special II:

Fan of Knives

- Throws a knife at each party member for 8 damage each.

Special III:

Evasion

- Enemy has a 50/50 chance of completely dodging players’ attacks for the remainder of the current round and the next.

Drops:

314 gold, Fighter’s Boots, Aspira Necklace, Venom x2, Trickster's Mask of the Elf

QM Note:

Specials determined by die roll.

Maa'ri Ranger

- "Too bad that old fart is dead. Was looking forward to killing him."

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

19 (+10 damage vs elves)

Defense:

0

Health:

375/375

Ether:

0

Special I:

Caltrops

- Trap is triggered. Player is slowed until remedied or battle ends.

Special II:

Goblin Bewm Balls

- Throws tiny balls that deal 3 damage to entire party and blinds them for the next round.

Special III:

Marked for Death

- The ranger marks the player for death. Next source of damage received by that player from any source will result in their KO unless healed or remedied.

Drops:

90 gold, Elf Ear Necklace, Trickster's Mask of the Human

QM Note:

Specials determined by die roll.

Maa'ri Hound

Type:

Beast

Level:

16

32 *Encouraged*

,

*Jinxed*

(Players are granted the Lucky Effect when targeting Hound)

Defense:

0

Health:

400/400

Gold:

100

Special I:

Puppy Dog Eyes

- Player becomes enamored with the Hound for the next three rounds or until remedied.

Special II:

Fury Swipes

- Hits target for 5 damage 1-6 times. Player defense will be considered for each strike.

QM Note:

Specials alternate.

The Party:

Arasmyth RuGard

(played by Kadabra)

*Party Leader*

- ?

Level 15½ Mage

Power:

23

Defense:

3

Health:

0/19

Ether:

0/19

Gold:

182

Equipment:

Sapphire Staff (WP:8,

Wind

elemental), Robe of the Elven Warlock (SP:3)

Inventory:

Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness,

Sapphire

,

Topaz

,

Topaz

,

Aquamarine

, Potion, Smoke Bomb, Water Bomb, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap,Scroll of Armor Sundering

(Reduces target’s SP by 5 and has a 50/50 chance of success)

Ad-Hoh

(played by ADHO15)

*Resistant to Magic*

Level 20 Evoker

Power:

29

Defense:

0

Health:

27/27

Ether:

15/25

Gold:

727

Equipment:

Rhabdomance Staff (WP:9), Robe of Spell Resistance

(Damage from magic based & elemental attacks and specials is halved)

Inventory:

Bedroll, Shovel, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Banana, Remedy, Potion (x5), Rum (x2),

Emerald

(

Wood

),

Amethyst

(

Darkness

),

Ruby

(

Fire

),

Topaz

(

Lightning

),

Sapphire

(

Wind

)

Borrowed from Elgar

, Trickster's Mask of the Elf,Fractured Spectacles(Accessory,

Read the Fine Print

- Scrolls that are normally 50/50 now have 2/3 chance of success. Suitable for

Sages only

),Scroll of Poisoning(

Grants target’s weapon the badly poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether

), Lens of Speed Reading (Accessory, Allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action. Suitable for scroll users.)

Elgar Gligin

(played by Jedi master Brick)

*Second-In-Command*

*Party Leader*

Level 16½ Ranger

Power:

27

Defense:

0

Health:

21/21

Ether:

0/0

Gold

: 267 (owes 50 gold to Haldor (Scorpiox) )

Equipment:

Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11

Lightning

elemental)

Inventory:

Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll,

Emerald

,

Sapphire

Loaned to Ah-Hoh

,Venom, Spade,Pickaxe,3 Potions, Remedy, Trickster's Mask of the Elf,Scroll of Poisoning

(Grants target’s weapon the badly poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of

5 ether

)

,Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,

retrievable

)

Knifk

(played by Bioniclover)

*Counter Striking*

,

*Leadership*

Level 19 Black Knight

Power:

31

Defense:

9

Health:

37/37

Ether:

0/0

Gold:

358

Equipment:

Tfel (WP: 12 Longsword,

Earth

-elemental), Aegis (SP: 9 Shield),Coat-of-Arms

(

Leadership

- All attacks on enemy have a 1/6 chance for a teammate to immediately score a free hit on the same enemy with strength equal to the inspired hero's power.

Knights Only

)

, Gloves of Counterstriking

(

Counter Striking

- Immediately attack target in an amount equal to Power after receiving a free hit from target)

Inventory:

2xRemedy, Potion, Smelling Salts, Floral Bomb, Wind Bomb,Bedroll, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Dwarf, Re-exploding Dynamite(WP:9,damages all enemies,

retrievable

)

Thormanil Nihai

(played by swils)

*Natural Respite*

,*Immunity:

Darkness

*

Level 22 Shaman

*Hastened*

,

*Encouraged*

Power:

35

70

Defense:

3

Health:

38/38

Ether:

19/22

Gold:

174

Equipment:

Wyvern's Tailblade (WP: 12), Bright Armor (SP: 3,

Null Darkness

)

Inventory:

Thundering Totem (WP:9,

lightning

), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Smelling Salts, Deadly Venom, Phoenix Essence, 2xRemedy, Pickaxe, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap, Trickster's Mask of the Weredog, 2x2pc&biscuit, Jinxy Juice,Scroll of Armor Sundering(

Reduces target’s SP by 5 at the cost of 1 ether. Scroll has a 50/50 chance of success.

)

Party Leader, choose the order of actions.

Race is affected by Trickster's Masks.

Everyone, check stats then pick your targets and actions.

Edited September 21, 2012 by Jebediahs

[swils]

Bah, starting without Ad-hoh agreeing? Quit railroading us! Was kind of hoping he'd pop in and up his ether before we got underway. My Tailblade shouldn't be poisoned, though if you'd like to leave it as such I certainly won't complain! And just for the sake of making pronouns and pictures match, Thormanil took off his mask, so you could use this picture instead, if you'd like. Oh, and I should only have 1x Jinxy Juice, and no Turkey Leg.

"Ain't no turnin' back now, let's do it for Aras. And for glory. And for boots!"

Thormanil uses a Smelling Salts & Mead, unless one of the party gets marked for death, then the Mead can wait a turn while Thorm heals that player.

Edited September 20, 2012 by swils

[Jebediahs]

Oops. Looks like I hit post instead of preview before shutting down. Had to rush to hospital. Wife having baby. Ad-hoh can prep or sit out or whatever as if wncourwr didn't start. Battle is still happening. Will fix stuff later

[Kadabra]

Oops. Looks like I hit post instead of preview before shutting down. Had to rush to hospital. Wife having baby. Ad-hoh can prep or sit out or whatever as if wncourwr didn't start. Battle is still happening. Will fix stuff later

OoC: Comgratulations!

Since BL cna't post...

IC: Knifk attacks Hound front row

[Jedi master Brick]

Elgar shouted "For Arasmyth" and Attacked the ranger from the back row

Battle order

Kinifk

Thormnail

Elgar

OOC: congragulations Jeb

Edited September 21, 2012 by Jedi master Brick

[swils]

Gah, not even a day old and this kid's already gotten on my bad side! Very big congratulations, take your time with updating!

[ADHO15]

Ad-Hoh consumes all three of his tonics and his banana, sensing that another fight may be imminent.

Bah, starting without Ad-hoh agreeing? Quit railroading us! Was kind of hoping he'd pop in and up his ether before we got underway.

OOC: I did that earlier, as well as eat my banana to max my health, though seeing as you've now healed me, I guess that can wait until next time. Thanks, Thorm. So my ether count should be at fifteen.

And congrats, Jeb! Hope everything goes okay. Don't worry about updating until it is. There's no rush.

Not overly satisfied with having to fight his employers, Ad-Hoh readies his staff to attack Rogue with Darkness from the back row.

[Jebediahs]

Gah, not even a day old and this kid's already gotten on my bad side!

I understand. One unnecessary OoC comment from you was all it took for you to get on my bad side.

OOC: And congrats, Jeb! Hope everything goes okay. Don't worry about updating until it is. There's no rush.

Nah, time to rush. You guys need to get out of this quest!

swils, choose another action for Thormanil as he was hastened and encouraged before the battle was initiated.

Party Leader, add Ad-Hoh to the battle order.

All of you, check your stats again.

[swils]

Just one? I must have dug that hole pretty deep by now, then.

Thormanil attacks Hound twice from the front row with his Tailblade.

[Jedi master Brick]

Battle order

Kinifk

Thormnail

Ad-Hoh

Elgar

[Jebediahs]

Results of Round One of the Save the Girl, Save the World Conclusion:

Knifk vs. Maa'ri Hound - Mortal Hit/Mortal Hit (12+19=31 damage, Leadership=No)

Thormanil Nihai vs. Maa'ri Hound - Shield: Blood Ritual/Hit ((32+16)x2=96 damage to Hound, 96 health to Arasmyth)

Thormanil Nihai vs. Maa'ri Hound - Shield: Blood Ritual/Hit ((32+16)x2=96 damage to Hound, 96 health to Arasmyth)

>Ad-Hoh vs. Maa'ri Rogue - Spell Aim (9x2=18 darkness damage)

>Elgar Gligin vs. Maa'ri Ranger - Critical Hit (11x2+16=38 damage)

The cowardly Party piles up on the defenseless puppy. Knifk runs through the hound shield first. Thormanil initiates a blood ritual to bring Arasmyth back to life. Hound feels his life depleting but Arasmyth doesn't stir. Thormanil tries again with the same results. Ad-Hoh fires darkness at Rogue while Elgar draws first blood in the ranger's duel. The battle continues.

The Enemies:

Maa'ri Rogue

-

Is not happy.

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

17

(+10 damage w/ melee attacks, deals poisoned damage)

Defense:

0

Health:

332/350

Ether:

0

Special I:

Precision Striking

- Rogue’s attacks ignore armor for the next two rounds.

Special II:

Fan of Knives

- Throws a knife at each party member for 8 damage each.

Special III:

Evasion

- Enemy has a 50/50 chance of completely dodging players’ attacks for the remainder of the current round and the next.

Drops:

314 gold, Fighter’s Boots, Aspira Necklace, Venom x2, Trickster's Mask of the Elf

QM Note:

Specials determined by die roll.

Maa'ri Ranger

- "Bolts versus Arrows..."

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

19 (+10 damage vs elves)

Defense:

0

Health:

337/375

Ether:

0

Special I:

Caltrops

- Trap is triggered. Player is slowed until remedied or battle ends.

Special II:

Goblin Bewm Balls

- Throws tiny balls that deal 3 damage to entire party and blinds them for the next round.

Special III:

Marked for Death

- The ranger marks the player for death. Next source of damage received by that player from any source will result in their KO unless healed or remedied.

Drops:

90 gold, Elf Ear Necklace, Trickster's Mask of the Human

QM Note:

Specials determined by die roll.

Maa'ri Hound

-

Whimpers.

Type:

Beast

Level:

16

32 *Encouraged*

,

*Jinxed*

(Players are granted the Lucky Effect when targeting Hound)

Defense:

0

Health:

177/400

Gold:

100

Special I:

Puppy Dog Eyes

- Player becomes enamored with the Hound for the next three rounds or until remedied.

Special II:

Fury Swipes

- Hits target for 5 damage 1-6 times. Player defense will be considered for each strike.

QM Note:

Specials alternate.

The Party:

Arasmyth RuGard

(played by Kadabra)

*Party Leader*

- ?

Level 15½ Mage

Power:

23

Defense:

3

Health:

0/19

Ether:

0/19

Gold:

182

Equipment:

Sapphire Staff (WP:8,

Wind

elemental), Robe of the Elven Warlock (SP:3)

Inventory:

Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness,

Sapphire

,

Topaz

,

Topaz

,

Aquamarine

, Potion, Smoke Bomb, Water Bomb, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap,Scroll of Armor Sundering

(Reduces target’s SP by 5 and has a 50/50 chance of success)

Ad-Hoh

(played by ADHO15)

*Resistant to Magic*

Level 20 Evoker

Power:

29

Defense:

0

Health:

27/27

Ether:

14/25

Gold:

727

Equipment:

Rhabdomance Staff (WP:9), Robe of Spell Resistance

(Damage from magic based & elemental attacks and specials is halved)

Inventory:

Bedroll, Shovel, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Banana, Remedy, Potion (x5), Rum (x2),

Emerald

(

Wood

),

Amethyst

(

Darkness

),

Ruby

(

Fire

),

Topaz

(

Lightning

),

Sapphire

(

Wind

)

Borrowed from Elgar

, Trickster's Mask of the Elf,Fractured Spectacles(Accessory,

Read the Fine Print

- Scrolls that are normally 50/50 now have 2/3 chance of success. Suitable for

Sages only

),Scroll of Poisoning(

Grants target’s weapon the badly poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether

), Lens of Speed Reading (Accessory, Allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action. Suitable for scroll users.)

Elgar Gligin

(played by Jedi master Brick)

*Second-In-Command*

*Party Leader*

Level 16½ Ranger

Power:

27

Defense:

0

Health:

21/21

Ether:

0/0

Gold

: 267 (owes 50 gold to Haldor (Scorpiox) )

Equipment:

Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11

Lightning

elemental)

Inventory:

Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll,

Emerald

,

Sapphire

Loaned to Ah-Hoh

,Venom, Spade,Pickaxe,3 Potions, Remedy, Trickster's Mask of the Elf,Scroll of Poisoning

(Grants target’s weapon the badly poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of

5 ether

)

,Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,

retrievable

)

Knifk

(played by Bioniclover)

*Counter Striking*

,

*Leadership*

Level 19 Black Knight

Power:

31

Defense:

9

Health:

37/37

Ether:

0/0

Gold:

358

Equipment:

Tfel (WP: 12 Longsword,

Earth

-elemental), Aegis (SP: 9 Shield),Coat-of-Arms

(

Leadership

- All attacks on enemy have a 1/6 chance for a teammate to immediately score a free hit on the same enemy with strength equal to the inspired hero's power.

Knights Only

)

, Gloves of Counterstriking

(

Counter Striking

- Immediately attack target in an amount equal to Power after receiving a free hit from target)

Inventory:

2xRemedy, Potion, Smelling Salts, Floral Bomb, Wind Bomb,Bedroll, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Dwarf, Re-exploding Dynamite(WP:9,damages all enemies,

retrievable

)

Thormanil Nihai

(played by swils)

*Natural Respite*

,*Immunity:

Darkness

*

Level 22 Shaman

*Hastened*

,

*Encouraged*

Power:

35

70

Defense:

3

Health:

38/38

Ether:

19/22

Gold:

174

Equipment:

Wyvern's Tailblade (WP: 12), Bright Armor (SP: 3,

Null Darkness

)

Inventory:

Thundering Totem (WP:9,

lightning

), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Smelling Salts, Deadly Venom, Phoenix Essence, 2xRemedy, Pickaxe, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap, Trickster's Mask of the Weredog, 2x2pc&biscuit, Jinxy Juice,Scroll of Armor Sundering(

Reduces target’s SP by 5 at the cost of 1 ether. Scroll has a 50/50 chance of success.

)

Party Leader, choose the order of actions.

Kadabra or PL, continue to choose Knifk's actions. Also, state if Knifk wishes to sacrifice any additional health for his attacks.

Race is affected by Trickster's Masks.

Everyone, check stats then pick your targets and actions.

[swils]

Repeat the actions unless I take damage (then heal on #2), or if someone else gets marked (then do one attack and one heal). Move me to the back of the battle order, please.

[Jedi master Brick]

Elgar repeats his attack

Battle order

Kinifk

Ad-Hoh

Elgar

Thormnail

[ADHO15]

Ad-Hoh repeats his attack.

[Jedi master Brick]

OOC: whoops, forgot about Kinfk

Kinifk repeats his attack