Heroica RPG - Quest #70: The Syndicate

[Shoker86]

Boomingham wipes his brow with his kerchief. He turns to Arnulf and Em. "Thank you for your concentration during battle."

"No problem boss, chain of command is chain of command. When we fight, we fight. When it's time to drink, we drink" He turned to Arthur "You are member of the watch, you have the expirience with reports, it would be best you do it"

Edited June 13, 2013 by Shoker86

[Emjajoas]

OOC: Sorry about that, guys, I'm back now. Read up on what was going on so I'll hop right back in.

Em toys with his new bow, grinning slightly to himself. It was always nice to have a new toy, and this bow was no exception. However, he felt the need to keep his demeanor rock-like in appearance. The tension was rising in the party, and he felt the time to take sides would be quickly approaching. He silently stood by near the back of the party as they reported in.

[Flipz]

"We successfully located and destroyed the Wolfgang armory--as well as the bodies of the missing Watchmen. We buried them. But we have bigger problems."

"There's another criminal at work here, a criminal who calls himself the Stealer of Senses. He possesses a weapon called the Harvester that can steal a person's senses...including their common sense, which leaves the individual in the Stealer's thrall. He's 'recruiting' from the Wolfgang to build his own army, eventually planning to enthrall everyone in Eubric--and I have to admit, he has a good chance, if we can't stop him. Not to mention he basically admitted his organization is responsible for the kidnapping of four other Watchmen several months back, and an assault on a group of Heroes, including Mr. Arnulf, Master Em, and Miss Alderflask. Lieutenant...this is a serious threat, but we have an opening here. A small one, to take this man down now before he can amass any more power. We need backup, and we need to move on this. The safety of the city is at stake."

[Endgame]

The color seems to drain from Lilith's face as the report goes on. She kenads to bridge of her nose, grunting in aggravation.

"Gnrgh. It would appear my misfortune is contagious - the watch is still tied up in the aftershock of Foundation day. Our options are growing shorter by the second, and I would need Patricia's clearance before I go and move any substantial amount of men. Of course, she's deeper in last night's mess then any of us...

Any physical descriptors? Height, age, frame, skin color, uniform, etcetera..."

Edited June 13, 2013 by Endgame

[Kintobor]

"Purple clad, hooded with black mesh covering his face. Most likely male. Despite his intentions there's a sense of respectability about him, in his voice and in his in his mannerisms."

Karie avoided eye contact with Lilith. The whole watch probably knew what Kayla looked like. There were most likely slight differences, but there would be similarities as well. Karie cleared her throat. She was in the lion's den.

"You wouldn't happen to have any loose parchment lying around would you, along with an envelope?"

Edited June 13, 2013 by Kintobor

[Flipz]

"Sounded like he was still in his late 20s, maybe 30 at most. He gives his followers cloth wraps to hide their faces so they appear similar to him, they've all worn darker, less vibrant masks than him, though. He's the only one we've seen in purple."

[Endgame]

Something seems to click inside Lilith's head as Karie describes the Stealer of Senses - as well as the constant mention of his purple attire.

"Wait... purple?"

Lilith silently acknowledges Karie's request by practically pelting her with an envelope and stationary, motioning to the ink quill on her desk before digging through her files. She sifts through about two month's worth of files before discovering the report she was looking for. She reads through it hastily, a spark of determination lighting up in her eyes as she read through it. She pulls out something very familiar to Arthur - Z-Mail parchments. The very ones he sent to the Town Watch during the Foundation Day ball, it seems, his writing on the front of them. She removes her quill from its bottle and begins scrawling on the back of the Z-Mail.

"Speaking of parchment... Patricia gave these to me, Private Regulus. Sorry if you want them back."

She quickly writes 4 terse letters, sending all of them to their recipients with a muttering of "I got Z-Mail." Apparently, she didn't appreciate Valentine Ziegfried's marketing phrase. They vanish in a puff of pink ether, warping into the hands of those who wer eintended to read them

"I focused on studying communication," she quickly explains. "Written methods included. Can't hurt, and it might've just saved a whole lot of people in Eubric."

She draws a deep breath, composing herself, before continuing.

"Now. You 5 are best versed in this Stealer's operations, it would seem - and as you could probably guess, your assistance is still needed. Three of the letters I just sent are to the current dispatched patrols around Eubric. They should all be looking for a man of The Stealer's description, and whatever followers he may have "acquired" The fourth is a bit more pivotal, in this case. Due to the high risk, we have only one of our own lurking in the Wolfgang's company at the moment. I'm afraid he is a no-ranker, though... he works the occasional grave yard shift. However, a little under a month ago, he reported a rumor of a "purple-clad man ambushing a small group of Wolfgang... and them seemingly just walking off with him, on their accord." Those Wolfgang members were never seen again, apparently. Sound similar to our Stealer's modus operandi? I instructed him to rendezvous with you at the Albatross Inn - he may be able to fill you in on one of the many unknowns in this equation. The place is situated in one of the cleaner parts of Eubric near the foot of Sungold hill. Any knowledge you can get from him will help you track our culprit down. I'td probably be for the best if you just stayed the night there - good night's sleep in an actual bed instead of a cot will probably make your lives a bit easier."

Lilith clears her throat before continuing.

"Now, one last thing before you set off for the inn. I can give you one half of your reward - a Grating Stone or a full level of experience (applied to you instantly) - right now. Take your pick of which one, and when this Stealer business is said and done, you can claim the other half of your reward. Sound fair?"

Which half of the reward will the party choose?

Edited June 13, 2013 by Endgame

[Flipz]

"Experience will be more useful to me at the moment, I think, though I can't speak for the others."

[Kintobor]

Karie catches the parchment and stuff it in her pouch.

"I'll take the level, please. Wouldn't hurt to have in the long run."

Look at me, taking stuff from the people I vowed revenge against! Typical me...

"I have some stuff do to, will you excuse me, I'll meet you guys outside."

Karie leaves the HQ and waits for the party at the front door. While waiting she pulls out the paper and begins to write...

[Shoker86]

"Agreed Arthur, I'll take expirience as well" Arnulf said ,"and if you don't mind I would like you to put a word for me when we finish our task. I'm looking for watch reputation, I would appreciate it Arthur."

[Zepher]

"I wouldn't mind a drink. I can upgrade my weapon later (experience please), let's get moving."

[Endgame]

QM Note: I'll allow Em to choose his half-reward before moving this along. We're about to get into the second half of this quest - and I'm excited.

[Emjajoas]

"I would appreciate a level," Em replies, nodding gratefully. "Do you happen to know and trust the owners of the Inn, by any chance?"

[Endgame]

"Do you happen to know and trust the owners of the Inn, by any chance?"

"They haven't wronged us yet. Usually if someone needs a place to stay for the night, we recommend the inn to them."

She turns around as she speaks, reaching into one of her cabinets. She pulls out a drawer and removes a oak case, flipping it open and removing a glass green bottle. The party notices the words "Imported from Luosh" engraved onto the side. She shakes the bottle a bit before she turns to address the heroes.

"Apparently they can liquify those Level-Up mushrooms, or something." she shrugs. "Either way, what works, works. May want to hold your breath for a second though, I heard this stuff smells and tastes ghastly."

The lieutenant sprays the party, a green cloud of gas and spores settling over them. They cough as they're slammed by a strong scent, the spores tasting and smelling as foul as the watch woman said... but one the cloud of spores dissipates, the party feels stronger. Whether it was from the properties of the spores themselves, or just braving that god-awful scent... Who knows?

The Party:

Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher)

46 Years Old, Human, Level 25 1/3 Paladin *Immune to Fragile, Sleep and Weakened*

Power: 38 (+4**)

Defense: 12

Health: 45/46 (+2*)

Ether: 15/24

Gold: 168

Equipment: Scupperer (Great Sword, WP: 10, Darkness Fire, causes Bleeding Effect for 5 Damage until remedied or healed to full health) Round Metal Shield (SP: 7), Counterstrike Gloves (On Free Hits, Deals damage to enemy equal to Boomingham's level), Heavy Armor (SP: 5, Immunity to Fragile), Tome of Affluence (Generates 10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle, immunity to sleep and weakened, accessory) ****Pseudo's Blessing's Blessing (Not an Artifact, +4 Power)

Inventory: Frozen Saber (Great Sword, WP: 9, Light Ice, stunned effect), Bedroll, 2 Meads, Fire Brandy (Encouraged, Immunity to Ice), Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Marksman's Monocle, Scroll of Recklessness (Encouraged and Fragile for rest of battle, 5 ether, 50/50 chance), Scroll of Blindness, 1 Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragility, Scroll of Sealing, Garnet, Sapphire, Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (+4 to Power, -6 to Ether), Hamantasch (consumable, lucky + blessed effects upon consumption for the length of one battle), Admantite Shard, Everlasting Venom. Remedy, Seventh Heaven, Phoenix Essence, Grating Stone

Debts: 128 Gold Arthur, 1 gold Docken, 75 gold Sorrow

Arthur Justus Regulus VII (played by Flipz), Level 25 1/3 Sorcerer, 21-year-old male Human *Immune to Sealed* [ Currently in: Quest #70: The Syndicate]

Power: 38 (25 + WP:13)

Health: 37/37 (Basic Health: 5 + Level Bonus: 23 + Class Boost: 4 + Permanent Boost: 4*)

Ether: 25/35 (Basic Ether: 5 + Level Bonus: 23 + Class Boost: 1 + Robe of the Archmagi: 5)

Defense: 3 (Robe of the Archmagi)

Gold: 1510 (Owed 128 gold by Boomingham; owed 50 gold by Grimwald Gjinko; owed 70 gold by En Sabah Nur,)

Equipment: Unlucky Horseshoe (WP:13, retrievable, causes Jinxed-effect; throwing weapon), Robe of the Archmagi (Bodywear, SP:3, Max Ether +5, Immune to Sealed), Lens of Speed Reading (Accessory, Allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action. Suitable for scroll users.), Overkill Gloves

Inventory:

Weapons: Sir Roderick's Sword (WP:12, Longsword), Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7, 50% chance of Fleeing upon being KO'd; suitable for Mages and Clerics), Hollow Blade Dagger (WP:6, dagger, hollow-blade [Mulled Wine]), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light-Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear; unsuitable)

Artifacts: Shackles of War (Accessory, Prevents anyone from fleeing battles), Cloak of Deception (Backwear, Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent), Ancient Crown (Headwear, First successful strike of battle deals Cursed-effect), Jester's Hat (Headwear, Wearer may choose to gain one immunity from targeted enemy), Stingy Gloves, Sticky Gloves

Gems: Opal (Ice), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Diamond (Light), Garnet (Earth),

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

Scrolls: Scroll of Blindness, 2x Scroll of Sealing (1x Lent to De'kra), Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, 2x Scroll of Frailty (1x Lent to Nyx), Scroll of Armor Sundering (Reduces target’s SP by 5 and has a 50/50 chance of success), Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the Badly Poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether), Scroll of Luck (Grants target the Lucky-effect for one battle. Costs 10 ether.), Scroll of Weakening,

Consumables: Grand Potion x4, Remedy x8, Elixir x2, Nostrum x 3, Smelling Salts x 4, Mead x 3, Jinxy Juice, Ether Core, Noxious Venom (When used on a weapon, the weapon deals the Badly Poisoned effect for the duration of the battle and the Confused effect for the next three rounds, for the duration of one battle.), Zoot's Plaything, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Tesla Bomb, Grand Tonic, Double Rainbow, Bright Polish

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintobor)

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 13

Power: 18 (lvl 13 + WP: 6)

Health: 19/19

Gold: 384

Defence: 1

Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), Lover's Locket (Protects from enamoured effect), Leather Armor (Bodywear, SP: 1)

Inventory: Potion (3), Mead (2), Remedy (2), Venom (1), Smoke bomb (1), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1),, Topaz, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear), Smelling Salts, Nostrum

Arnulf Bishop (Shoker86)

30 yrs old male human Rogue

Level 11.5

Power: 20 (10+9+1)

Defense: 3

Health: 16/16 (7+9)

Gold: 345

Equipment: Cheesy Dagger (WP:8, Double damage to vermin), Tricorne (SP:3), Scarf of Misfortune (Accessory, Wearer deals the Jinxed effect on every third round)

Inventory: Leather Armor(SP:1), 4 Potions, 3 Venoms, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts

Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious.

Unknown age male human ranger

Level 11.5

Power: 19

Health: 16/16

Gold: 110

Equipment: Aquabow (WP: 7, Water-elemental), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows), White Marksman's Hat - (⅙ chance of Assassination vs. Flying monsters; Headwear)

Inventory: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone, Nostrum, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion x5, Remedy x3, Gentleman's Hat (SP: 1, suitable for men, headgear. The wearer has a 1/2 chance to not be affected by Asleep.), Venom, Ice Bomb, Grand Potion, Bow(WP:5)

"Any more questions or concerns before you head out?

[Shoker86]

"Any more questions or concerns before you head out?

"How should we recognize him, in case he's not wearing uniform. Any passwords exchanges or something?"

Edited June 14, 2013 by Shoker86

[Emjajoas]

"Hm. Alright-- and thank you," Em replies, moving outside to wait with Karie. He furrows his brow, deep in thought, and decides to pace the grounds while he waits.

[Zepher]

Boomingham sticks out his tongue and gasps at the taste. "I've got nothing for you other than Arnulf's question. After that, we can move out."

[Endgame]

"Your informant - Nevron Utral, by the by - will be arriving in the morning. Like I said, he works graveyard shifts for the Wolfgang, and it'd be easier for all involved if he isn't caught. He'll be looking for you, actually. I told him to seek out a blue-hatted sorcerer wearing our uniform, and he'd be able to introduce him to the rest of his company. One guess as to who that individual is. Thought looking for someone under the same banner would be easier.

Now then, time to depart, heroes. Heroica would do well to continue its good impressions on the Watch from last night."

With that parting remark, the party exits the office and walk out the Town Watch building. The rest of the party reunites with Karie and Em, beginning their evening stroll through Eubric. They walk around the perimeter of sungold hill for a little bit before discovering the Albatross inn, a two story building of maple and oak. The party throws the door open and walks inside, stepping into a small anteroom...

A fumbling clerk stares off into space, startling back into reality as he hears footsteps. He straightens his glasses, trying to be more professional then he really was.

"Eh heh heh... So sorry for that lapse there, fellows. I'm Clark, and welcome to the Albatross Inn. How may I help you?"

[Shoker86]

"One pint of your best larger" Arnulf said. He was thirsty. "Give us some good seats"

[Endgame]

"Erm... I'm just the clerk, sir. The bartender is beyond that door, but first there's the issue of rooms for you fine folks..."

[Kintobor]

"We'd like to check in please. Are there any rooms available?"

She realized her face was still bare. No mask. No white makeup. She didn't mind at the moment. The rest of her body was as white as a ghost with the makeup. She wondered how many looks she got.

[Flipz]

"How many beds per room? We'll need enough for five people, and we'll only be staying the one night."

OOC: We're going to get to rest overnight to regain health and Ether, correct?

[Endgame]

The clerk briefly fumbles for a guestbook - only then to expertly leaf through it in seconds, a stark contrast to the ability he had demonstrated thus far. Coordination wasn't his forte, but when it came to indexing and numbers, it would appear this man was king.

"We have 5 singles, 15 gold a night. All in a row - 201 to 205."

[Flipz]

"I've got it. Just the one night, thanks."

[Endgame]

The Party:

Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher)

46 Years Old, Human, Level 25 1/3 Paladin *Immune to Fragile, Sleep and Weakened*

Power: 38 (+4**)

Defense: 12

Health: 45/46 (+2*)

Ether: 15/24

Gold: 168

Equipment: Scupperer (Great Sword, WP: 10, Darkness Fire, causes Bleeding Effect for 5 Damage until remedied or healed to full health) Round Metal Shield (SP: 7), Counterstrike Gloves (On Free Hits, Deals damage to enemy equal to Boomingham's level), Heavy Armor (SP: 5, Immunity to Fragile), Tome of Affluence (Generates 10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle, immunity to sleep and weakened, accessory) ****Pseudo's Blessing's Blessing (Not an Artifact, +4 Power)

Inventory: Frozen Saber (Great Sword, WP: 9, Light Ice, stunned effect), Bedroll, 2 Meads, Fire Brandy (Encouraged, Immunity to Ice), Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Marksman's Monocle, Scroll of Recklessness (Encouraged and Fragile for rest of battle, 5 ether, 50/50 chance), Scroll of Blindness, 1 Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragility, Scroll of Sealing, Garnet, Sapphire, Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (+4 to Power, -6 to Ether), Hamantasch (consumable, lucky + blessed effects upon consumption for the length of one battle), Admantite Shard, Everlasting Venom. Remedy, Seventh Heaven, Phoenix Essence, Grating Stone

Debts: 128 Gold Arthur, 1 gold Docken, 75 gold Sorrow

Arthur Justus Regulus VII (played by Flipz), Level 25 1/3 Sorcerer, 21-year-old male Human *Immune to Sealed* [ Currently in: Quest #70: The Syndicate]

Power: 38 (25 + WP:13)

Health: 37/37 (Basic Health: 5 + Level Bonus: 23 + Class Boost: 4 + Permanent Boost: 4*)

Ether: 25/35 (Basic Ether: 5 + Level Bonus: 23 + Class Boost: 1 + Robe of the Archmagi: 5)

Defense: 3 (Robe of the Archmagi)

Gold: 1435 (Owed 128 gold by Boomingham; owed 50 gold by Grimwald Gjinko; owed 70 gold by En Sabah Nur,)

Equipment: Unlucky Horseshoe (WP:13, retrievable, causes Jinxed-effect; throwing weapon), Robe of the Archmagi (Bodywear, SP:3, Max Ether +5, Immune to Sealed), Lens of Speed Reading (Accessory, Allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action. Suitable for scroll users.), Overkill Gloves

Inventory:

Weapons: Sir Roderick's Sword (WP:12, Longsword), Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7, 50% chance of Fleeing upon being KO'd; suitable for Mages and Clerics), Hollow Blade Dagger (WP:6, dagger, hollow-blade [Mulled Wine]), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5, Light-Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Healing Staff (WP:5; heals instead of damaging), Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear; unsuitable)

Artifacts: Shackles of War (Accessory, Prevents anyone from fleeing battles), Cloak of Deception (Backwear, Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent), Ancient Crown (Headwear, First successful strike of battle deals Cursed-effect), Jester's Hat (Headwear, Wearer may choose to gain one immunity from targeted enemy), Stingy Gloves, Sticky Gloves

Gems: Opal (Ice), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Diamond (Light), Garnet (Earth),

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

Scrolls: Scroll of Blindness, 2x Scroll of Sealing (1x Lent to De'kra), Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, 2x Scroll of Frailty (1x Lent to Nyx), Scroll of Armor Sundering (Reduces target’s SP by 5 and has a 50/50 chance of success), Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the Badly Poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether), Scroll of Luck (Grants target the Lucky-effect for one battle. Costs 10 ether.), Scroll of Weakening,

Consumables: Grand Potion x4, Remedy x8, Elixir x2, Nostrum x 3, Smelling Salts x 4, Mead x 3, Jinxy Juice, Ether Core, Noxious Venom (When used on a weapon, the weapon deals the Badly Poisoned effect for the duration of the battle and the Confused effect for the next three rounds, for the duration of one battle.), Zoot's Plaything, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Tesla Bomb, Grand Tonic, Double Rainbow, Bright Polish

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintobor)

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 13

Power: 18 (lvl 13 + WP: 6)

Health: 19/19

Gold: 384

Defence: 1

Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues), Lover's Locket (Protects from enamoured effect), Leather Armor (Bodywear, SP: 1)

Inventory: Potion (3), Mead (2), Remedy (2), Venom (1), Smoke bomb (1), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1),, Topaz, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether)(usable by ex-Amphibians only), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear), Smelling Salts, Nostrum

Arnulf Bishop (Shoker86)

30 yrs old male human Rogue

Level 11.5

Power: 20 (10+9+1)

Defense: 3

Health: 16/16 (7+9)

Gold: 345

Equipment: Cheesy Dagger (WP:8, Double damage to vermin), Tricorne (SP:3), Scarf of Misfortune (Accessory, Wearer deals the Jinxed effect on every third round)

Inventory: Leather Armor(SP:1), 4 Potions, 3 Venoms, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts

Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious.

Unknown age male human ranger

Level 11.5

Power: 19

Health: 16/16

Gold: 110

Equipment: Aquabow (WP: 7, Water-elemental), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows), White Marksman's Hat - (⅙ chance of Assassination vs. Flying monsters; Headwear)

Inventory: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone, Nostrum, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion x5, Remedy x3, Gentleman's Hat (SP: 1, suitable for men, headgear. The wearer has a 1/2 chance to not be affected by Asleep.), Venom, Ice Bomb, Grand Potion, Bow(WP:5)

Arthur hands a small pouch of gold over to the clerk, Clark looking around for the keys for a second before retrieving them from under the counters. He hands one to each party member. he jerks his thumb towards the door.

"Enjoy your stay tonight, sirs and madam. bar is right through there."

Eager for a nice drink to end off an otherwise stressful day, the party walks through the oak doors into the bar.

It is a small hive of activity, the dim bar filled with guests. Some more familiar then others...

The barkeep incessantly polishes a glass, looking at his customers.

The two eldest progg larvae are bickering over something, it seems.

"Brother, I am telling you, that is not a martini."

"Of course it is a martini, what else would it be?!"

"A glass of water with an olive bobbing in it?"

"It's a martini."

"Do you not tas-"

"Mar. Ti. Ni.

*sigh...*

Meanwhile, the other three larvae chat...

"Did you bring the pouch?"

"Yep! And stuff."

"Urgh, I'm still full..."

Two dockhands chuckle as they take swigs from a bottle.

"Likin' the ale?"

"Albatross hasn't failed me yet!"

They laugh heartily and take a few more gulps.

A woman sitting by herself twirls an ivory cane like a baton, blissfully chugging down glass after glass after glass. It was clear she was more then a little drunk.

"Ahh, yea, this is the life..."

What will the party do?

Edited June 14, 2013 by Endgame