Heroica RPG - Quest #57: Green and Gone

[-obelix-]

Thalion shook his head, "I am no expert, so to me, one small animal tracks looks similar to another but you are right master Sorrow, we've seen no frogs so far. But there is one thing that has been stuck in my mind ever since master Sancho mentioned it, and that is that he saw a frog that "hopped a little funny"... What do we do if that is the Ziegfried boy - Merlyn is his name, right? What if the poor lad somehow hurt himself?"

[Flare]

QM Note: You guys aren't as conversation-prone as the fellows in my last quest, it seems. No worries, I'll teach you guys to talk

Sancho continues to carefully follow the frog tracks, mumbling to himself and leading the party through different areas of the city. The ever vigilant Alexander notices a grey-colored bunny rabbit trailing after them. Anyways, it seems that this would be one heck of an opportunity to have a conversation and to get to know each other better.

QM Note:

Edited March 3, 2013 by Flare

[Endgame]

To create conversation, you need to have some sort of event to remark about - right now, we're just walking down a street. Do you expect us to look at the clouds and go "Oh look, that one looks like a dagger!" or something?

"Rather long street. Isn't it only a 30 minute walk across the city?"

[Flare]

To create conversation, you need to have some sort of event to remark about - right now, we're just walking down a street. Do you expect us to look at the clouds and go "Oh look, that one looks like a dagger!" or something?

"Rather long street. Isn't it only a 30 minute walk across the city?"

Thats your problem, not mine. I'll get the next part up soon

The heroes, not interested in discussing the clouds, notice that the tracks seem clearer than previously, followed by a loud statement of the same nature from Sancho.

[Zepher]

OoC: There's nothing to talk about yet.

Boomingham grumbles at the slow pace of his party, the lack of booze, at wizards, at the gods- who knows at what.

"Damn wizards. Sending us to track down a frog. It's ridiculous, they're turning the world upside down. Next thing you know, they'll be telling us that the frogs have their own paladin order, or that there are ships that can fly. Bah. I'm all for advancement, but not through cheating the laws of the world." Boomingham gives a shrug. "But I think I've already said it all. Let's get that frog and move on."

[Flare]

QM Note: Sorry for the short delay, my questies! Let's continue with this

The party talks little as they follow their professional tracker slowly through the city. They turn right outside of Heroica Hall, and then another right before they make it to the Marketplace. Smiling Sancho walks slowly along, following the tracks carefully, but not moving very quickly. Therefore the afternoon wears on, and clouds start gathering in the previously clear sky.

The party follows Sancho and presumably the tracks on a very long straight road. As they look from side to side, they notice that many people are staring at them as if the heroes were doing something wrong. Sancho doesn't notice because he's too intently following the tracks. Since Sancho didn't mention anything, the rest of the party also remains quiet, to not bother him or the peace of their trail. Despite their uncomfort, the heroes enjoy the trek through their beautiful city. The sights, the fresh air, the smells - well, the smells could've been skipped.

By the late afternoon, the sky has become dark with rainclouds. Sancho seems to become anxious.

"I thought that the tracks were getting fresh. But it seems that they lead into that dark alley-way back there. We've been following them for quite a while, this frog must've had a lot of energy... lets go look quickly before he gets away!"

The heroes enter the dark alley without a thought because of Sancho's enthusiasm.

It ends up being a dead end. The tracks seem to have disappeared once they get to the end of the dead end. The rocky ground seems putrid.

It seems that there is nowhere that a frog could've escaped to here in this place. The walls are solid rock. Where could a frog go in a place like this? It's difficult to see because of the overcast weather.

Edited March 4, 2013 by Flare

[-obelix-]

"Am I the only one to whom this looks like a setup of a trap?" Thalion whispered more to himself then to the party, before he went over to inspect the walls of the alley, specifically for any possible loose bricks.

[Zepher]

"Hope a bird didn't snatch him up and eat him." Boomingham glances up. "Barty, want to fly up and see if there are enough rocks jutting out for him to hop up. Sancho, hunter, where does the trail go?"

[Flare]

Thalion inspects the walls of the dead end, but nothing was loose except a couple of brick chips and cobwebs that fell off when Thalion touched them. He does hear quiet shuffling noises, though.

Sancho responds to Boomingham's question:

"What trail? Do you mean the tracks that we were following? I don't know, they just... disappeared."

[-obelix-]

(How can the tracks just disappear?) Thalion looks at the party, "Any thoughts? Perhaps there is some secret passage here that smugglers use or something similar... Maybe we can push or pull something here..." Thalion searches the floor for any sign of walls being moved.

[Flare]

(How can the tracks just disappear?) Thalion looks at the party, "Any thoughts? Perhaps there is some secret passage here that smugglers use or something similar... Maybe we can push or pull something here..." Thalion searches the floor for any sign of walls being moved.

Thalion inspects the floor near the wall. He accidentally hits against a rock which rolls away, revealing a small hole in the bottom of the wall. It seems that the tracks also lead there. From the hole a scurrying noise can be faintly heard.

Edited March 4, 2013 by Flare

[Endgame]

"Well, it appears we've got our frog, gentlemen - or a frog, at any rate."

I go down to my knees and talk into the hole, my voice echoing around the thine little passage way.

"Excuse me, kind frog! We are looking for a Ziegfried boy who turned himself into one of your kind - croak twice if you know of him, or croak three times if you are him. Don't worry, we mean him no harm - just want to reunite him with his sister."

[Zepher]

"Fly down there, would you, Barty?"

"I'm not flying down anywhere in the dark. That hole is not a safe one."

Boomingham shrugs and waits to see what will happen. He watches as the undead talks into the hole. "You think the frogs will be able to understand you? Shouldn't we ask them in their own tongue? Can anyone here speak Frog?"

[Endgame]

"I'm uneducated in animal communication... for all I know, they may just understand it and not be able to respond. Not to mention he is a frog made from magic, who knows what he can and can't speak. If he proves uncooperative, we can have Alexander have a word with the critter.

Edited March 4, 2013 by Endgame

[Zepher]

"Which one is Alexander?" Boomingham whispers to his little floating companion. Barty shrugs.

"You're the one who is supposed to interact with all these miscreants. I'm only supposed to interact with one miscreant. You."

"Damn young boys. Can't keep any of them straight. None of them even bothered to introduce themselves, though they all some how knew my name. That's the trouble with fame, I suppose."

"Or infamy. The elf said that the undead abomination was named Sorrow."

"That's fitting."

[Endgame]

Is Barty viewable to the the entire party? if not, disregard this.

Years of training have allowed my ears to pick up the phrase "undead abomination" in even the loudest of locations... Hearing Boomingham's fluttering companion was easy. It was a phrase I unfortunately heard every day of my life... or lack thereof.

"Here I was 400 years ago, thinking that religion was meant to teach acceptance and prosperity. Pfft. It is little more then a tool - no more, no less."

[Flare]

As the undead starts to yell into the hole, a dark cloud passes overhead. It is impossible to see anything.

..

Although they can see nothing, they realize that they are surrounded by a small army of rats that left from the hole they just inspected.

"Squeak squeak sqeueeee *sniff* squurk squeakk!!!!" (translated by Alexander) <"This is it! It is time to feast on the flesh of these soft humans, and we even have a treat - yeti for dessert! Attack my evil minions!!!!">

Prepare for battle!

Enemies:

Giant Rat Leader

*licks chops*

Type: Vermin, Demon

Level: 23

Health: 265/265

Special I:

Accursed Gnawing

– Causes the

cursed

-effect to the target and causes the

encouraged

-effect to self for 3 rounds.

Special II:

Say Cheese

- Causes

enraged

-effect to the target because the target is allergic to cheese, and gives itself

immunity to all effects

for 3 rounds.

Passive Special:

No Escape

- Prevents anyone from fleeing the battle.

Drops: Tiger Balm, 3 Bones, Shackles of War, Cheesy Dagger (WP:8,

Cheese

-elemental)

Note: Specials alternate. Giant Rat Leader is weak to

Cheese

Elemental attacks.

Giant Rat A

Type: Vermin

Level: 15

Health: 151/151

Special:

Deadly Bite

– Causes the

deadly poisoned

-effect to the target.

Drops: 2x Deadly Venom

Giant Rat B

Type: Vermin

Level: 15

Health: 151/151

Special:

Deadly Bite

– Causes the

deadly poisoned

-effect to the target.

Drops: 2x Deadly Venom

Bad Rat A

Type: Vermin

Level: 7

Health: 50/50

Special:

Foul Bite

– Causes

poisoned

-effect to the target.

Drops: Venom

Bad Rat B

*squeak*

Type: Vermin

Level: 7

Health: 50/50

Special:

Foul Bite

– Causes

poisoned

-effect to the target.

Drops: Venom

Bad Rat C

Type: Vermin

Level: 7

Health: 50/50

Special:

Foul Bite

– Causes

poisoned

-effect to the target.

Drops: Venom

Bad Rat D

Type: Vermin

Level: 7

Health: 50/50

Special:

Foul Bite

– Causes

poisoned

-effect to the target.

Drops: Venom

Bad Rat E

Type: Vermin

Level: 7

Health: 50/50

Special:

Foul Bite

– Causes

poisoned

-effect to the target.

Drops: Venom

Demon Frog

Type: Vermin, Demon, Aquatic

Level: 18

Health: 256/256

Special I:

Rancorous Ribbit

- The demon frog ribbits a powerful ribbit which causes a 1/6 chance for each hero to become

confused

.

Special II:

Creepy Croak

- The demon frog gives a mighty croak, and doubles his health, at the loss of 5 health from each party member.

Drops: Health Core, Ether Core

Note: Special I occurs as long as his health is above 50, otherwise Special II.

The Party:

Alexander Vandangant

(Wedge09)

Level 10 Ranger

Power:

15

Defense:

3

Health:

17/17

Gold:

28

Equipment:

Fauxthril Crossbow (WP: 5,

Darkness

-elemental), Chevalier of Charis Armor (Artifact, bodywear, maximum health +2, SP: 2), Helmet (SP:1, borrowed from Nagure)

Inventory:

Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable)

Lord Lawrence Boomingham

(Zepher)

Level 21 Paladin

*Immune to Fragile*

*Counterstriking*

Power

: 35

Defense

: 12

Health

: 43/43

Ether

: 21/21

Gold

: 5 (Owe 50 to Docken, 79 to Arthur)

Equipment

: Scupperer (Great Sword, WP: 10,

Darkness

-

Fire

- Elemental, 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, accessory

)

Inventory

: Frozen Saber (Great Sword, WP: 9,

Light

-

Ice

- Elemental, stunned effect), Bedroll, 4 Bones, 5 Meads, Nostrum, Mulled Wine, 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

),

Garnet

, 2 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Military Grade Fire Bomb, Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (+4 to Power, -6 to Ether)

Nagure

(Costy)

*Party Leader!*

Level 14 Barbarian *Immune to

Ice

*

*Counterstriking*

Power:

28

Defense:

12

Health:

21/21

Gold:

304

Equipment:

Stone Hammer (WP: 14, Earth-elemental, suitable for barbarians, clerics and alchemists),

Yeti Fur Coat ((Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear), Counterstrike Gloves ((Artefact)After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; handwear)

Inventory:

Ruby

, Pickaxe, Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Phoenix Essence x2, Mead x2, Potion x2, Remedy, Smoke Bomb x2

Sorrow

(Endgame)

Level 17.5 Assassin

Power:

37

Defense:

1

Health:

28/28

Gold:

656

Equipment:

Steel fan (WP:20,

Ice

-elemental), Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise

Inventory:

Longsword (WP: 5), Bedroll, Tonic, Venom, Phoenix Essence x3, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core, Mead x10, Smelling Salts x10, Nostrum x10

Thalion Dwinlas

(-obelix-)

Level 13 Mage

Power:

18

Defense

: 1

Health:

17/17

Ether:

17/17

Gold

: 110

Equipment:

Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP: 5,

has a 1/6 chance to deal the "

Cursed"

effect on successful spells, and a 1/6 chance to deal the

"Blessed"

effect on successful healing), Cloack of Espionage (Artefact, backwear, Allows the wearer to examine enemy stats before a battle), Leather Cap (SP:1)

Inventory:

Ruby (

Fire

), Opal (

Ice

), Health Core, Grand Tonic, Remedy, Dirt Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, 3 Potions

Smiling Sancho

(NPC, battle actions controlled by Nagure)

Level 24 Ranger/Hunter/Tracker/Whatevah-you-need

*immune to all elements*

Power:

38

Health:

31/31

Gold:

??

Equipment:

Bonfire Bow (WP:14, causes the

stunned

effect to target when Shield is rolled,

fire

-elemental, bow), Hunter's Quiver

Inventory:

Neutralizer, ??

Shield: DuoFire - Deals 19

fire

elemental damage and

stunned

-effect to the targeted enemy and the enemy next in turn.

Everyone choose an action. Party leader, please list the battle order. Any untargeted enemies at the end of the round will get a free hit.

Edited March 9, 2013 by Flare

[Zepher]

Boomingham smiles.

"Back to fighting animals. If only Atramor or Hybros could see me now. Time to do some damage." Boomingham unsheathes his Frozen Sabre and swings at the Giant Rat Leader from the front.

OoC: Just realized, I should also be counterstriking, but it's not listed in my "statuses". Might want to pop it in there so you don't forget, I know I sure would!

[Costy]

"Oh joy, rats."

I attack Giant Rat B from the front row with my hammer.

Sancho attacks Giant Rat A from the back row.

Battle Order

Boomingham

Nagure

Sancho

Sorrow

Thalion

Alexander

OOC: Hope I did this right.

[Endgame]

"Gentlemen, if you don't mind, I am going to take a Smelling Salts and then a Nostrum. I realize it creates more free hits, but if I roll a single Gold Reaper, I can gut some of these vermin instantly."

[Wedge09]

"It's time to fight:...Rats..." then Alexander attacks Bad Rat A from the back row.

[Flare]

"Oh joy, rats."

I attack Giant Rat B from the front row with my hammer.

Sancho attacks Giant Rat A from the back row.

Battle Order

Boomingham

Nagure

Sancho

Sorrow

Thalion

Alexander

OOC: Hope I did this right.

You did, don't worry

OoC: Just realized, I should also be counterstriking, but it's not listed in my "statuses". Might want to pop it in there so you don't forget, I know I sure would!

Will add it soon, when I get onto the computer instead of my phone!

[-obelix-]

Realizing they were quickly surrounded by a pack of vermin, Thalion barely had enough time to take his Opal and aim an ice spell at the nearest one.

Thalion attacks Bad Rat D with Ice spell, from the back row.

OOC: Why do interesting things always happen when I not around, to check in time? Sorry if I am late with posting action...

[Flare]

Dead-End Battle Round One:

Boomingham vs. Giant Rat Leader with Frozen Saber - Hit (34x2x2=136 damage to Giant Rat Leader, enemy stunned)

Nagure vs. Giant Rat B with hammer - Damage (15-12=3 damage to Nagure)

>Sancho vs. Giant Rat A - Critical Hit (14*2+24+2=54 damage to Giant Rat A)

Sorrow takes Smelling Salts - (Sorrow hastened)

Sorrow takes Nostrum - (Sorrow lucky)

>Thalion vs. Bad Rat D with Ice - Hit (18*2=36 damage to Bad Rat D, no curse)

>Alexander vs. Bad Rat A - Special Damage (Alexander poisoned)

Free Hits:

Bad Rat B -> Boomingham (7-12 = 0 damage)

Boomingham counterstrikes Bad Rat B (21 damage to Bad Rat B)

Bad Rat C -> Nagure (7-12 = 0 damage)

Nagure counterstrikes Bad Rat C (14 damage to Bad Rat C)

Bad Rat E -> Sancho (7/2 = 4 damage)

Demon Frog -> Sorrow (18-1 = 17 damage)

Alexander: -1 health from poisoning

Boomingham starts off the battle by stunning and damaging the leader with a blow of 136 damage. One of the giant rats bites the yeti on the toe, causing 3 damage to Nagure. Sancho, in return, fires at the other giant rat with 54 damage. Sorrow decides to chug down a smelling salts and nostrum in preparation to take down the vermins. Thalion casts an Ice spell to damage Bad Rat D with 36 damage. Bad Rat A viciously bites at the ranger, poisoning him. Half of the party is swarmed by untargetted vermin, biting and scratching at the heroes, but not leaving much damage except to the undead.

Enemies:

Giant Rat Leader

<"You might be tough, but you won't take me down that easy!">

Type: Vermin, Demon

*stunned*

Level: 23

Health: 129/265

Special I:

Accursed Gnawing

– Causes the

cursed

-effect to the target and causes the

encouraged

-effect to self for 3 rounds.

Special II:

Say Cheese

- Causes

enraged

-effect to the target because the target is allergic to cheese, and gives itself

immunity to all effects

for 3 rounds.

Passive Special:

No Escape

- Prevents anyone from fleeing the battle.

Drops: Tiger Balm, 3 Bones, Shackles of War, Cheesy Dagger (WP:8,

Cheese

-elemental)

Note: Specials alternate. Giant Rat Leader is weak to

Cheese

Elemental attacks.

Giant Rat A

<"We'll be with ya til the end, leader!">

Type: Vermin

Level: 15

Health: 97/151

Special:

Deadly Bite

– Causes the

deadly poisoned

-effect to the target.

Drops: 2x Deadly Venom

Giant Rat B

Type: Vermin

Level: 15

Health: 151/151

Special:

Deadly Bite

– Causes the

deadly poisoned

-effect to the target.

Drops: 2x Deadly Venom

Bad Rat A

<"Feel the wrath of the rats, ranger!">

Type: Vermin

Level: 7

Health: 50/50

Special:

Foul Bite

– Causes

poisoned

-effect to the target.

Drops: Venom

Bad Rat B

Type: Vermin

Level: 7

Health: 39/50

Special:

Foul Bite

– Causes

poisoned

-effect to the target.

Drops: Venom

Bad Rat C

Type: Vermin

Level: 7

Health: 36/50

Special:

Foul Bite

– Causes

poisoned

-effect to the target.

Drops: Venom

Bad Rat D

<"Ouch">

Type: Vermin

Level: 7

Health: 14/50

Special:

Foul Bite

– Causes

poisoned

-effect to the target.

Drops: Venom

Bad Rat E

*squeak*

Type: Vermin

Level: 7

Health: 50/50

Special:

Foul Bite

– Causes

poisoned

-effect to the target.

Drops: Venom

Demon Frog

Type: Vermin, Demon, Aquatic

Level: 18

Health: 256/256

Special I:

Rancorous Ribbit

- The demon frog ribbits a powerful ribbit which causes a 1/6 chance for each hero to become

confused

.

Special II:

Creepy Croak

- The demon frog gives a mighty croak, and doubles his health, at the loss of 5 health from each party member.

Drops: Health Core, Ether Core

Note: Special I occurs as long as his health is above 50, otherwise Special II.

The Party:

Alexander Vandangant

(Wedge09)

Level 10 Ranger

*Poisoned*

Power:

15

Defense:

3

Health:

16/17

Gold:

28

Equipment:

Fauxthril Crossbow (WP: 5,

Darkness

-elemental), Chevalier of Charis Armor (Artifact, bodywear, maximum health +2, SP: 2), Helmet (SP:1, borrowed from Nagure)

Inventory:

Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable)

Lord Lawrence Boomingham

(Zepher)

Level 21 Paladin

*Immune to Fragile*

*Counterstriking*

Power

: 35

Defense

: 12

Health

: 43/43

Ether

: 21/21

Gold

: 5

(Owe 50 to Docken, 79 to Arthur)

Equipment

: Scupperer (Great Sword, WP: 10,

Darkness

-

Fire

- Elemental, 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, accessory

)

Inventory

: Frozen Saber (Great Sword, WP: 9,

Light

-

Ice

- Elemental, stunned effect), Bedroll, 4 Bones, 5 Meads, Nostrum, Mulled Wine, 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

),

Garnet

, 2 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Military Grade Fire Bomb, Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (+4 to Power, -6 to Ether)

Nagure

(Costy)

*Party Leader!*

Level 14 Barbarian *Immune to

Ice

*

*Counterstriking*

Power:

28

Defense:

12

Health:

18/21

Gold:

304

Equipment:

Stone Hammer (WP: 14, Earth-elemental, suitable for barbarians, clerics and alchemists),

Yeti Fur Coat ((Artefact) - SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only; bodywear), Counterstrike Gloves ((Artefact)After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; handwear)

Inventory:

Ruby

, Pickaxe, Axe of the Croise(WP: 10), Phoenix Essence x2, Mead x2, Potion x2, Remedy, Smoke Bomb x2

Sorrow

(Endgame)

Level 17.5 Assassin

*hastened*

*lucky*

Power:

37

Defense:

1

Health:

11/28

Gold:

656

Equipment:

Steel fan (WP:20,

Ice

-elemental), Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise

Inventory:

Longsword (WP: 5), Bedroll, Tonic, Venom, Phoenix Essence x3, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core, Mead x10, Smelling Salts x9, Nostrum x9

Thalion Dwinlas

(-obelix-)

Level 13 Mage

Power:

18

Defense

: 1

Health:

17/17

Ether:

16/17

Gold

: 110

Equipment:

Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP: 5,

has a 1/6 chance to deal the "

Cursed"

effect on successful spells, and a 1/6 chance to deal the

"Blessed"

effect on successful healing), Cloack of Espionage (Artefact, backwear, Allows the wearer to examine enemy stats before a battle), Leather Cap (SP:1)

Inventory:

Ruby (

Fire

), Opal (

Ice

), Health Core, Grand Tonic, Remedy, Dirt Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, 3 Potions

Smiling Sancho

(NPC, battle actions controlled by Nagure)

Level 24 Ranger/Hunter/Tracker/Whatevah-you-need

*immune to all elements*

Power:

40

(24+14+2)

Health:

27/31

Gold:

??

Equipment:

Bonfire Bow (WP:14, causes the

stunned

effect to target when Shield is rolled,

fire

-elemental, bow), Hunter's Quiver (WP+2)

Inventory:

Neutralizer, ??

Shield: DuoFire - Deals 19

fire

elemental damage and

stunned

-effect to the targeted enemy and the enemy next in turn.

Everyone choose an action. Party leader, please list the battle order. Any untargeted enemies at the end of the round will get a free hit.

This literally took me nearly half an hour to do (ugh), so double check to make sure everything is alright

Edited March 9, 2013 by Flare

[Wedge09]

"Damned rat..." Alexander concentrates and attacks again Bad Rat D from the back row.

Edited March 6, 2013 by Wedge09