Heroica RPG - Quest #126 Paint By Heroes

[KotZ]

The ship sets off towards the south, bringing two returning heroes to the land of their first quest.

Finally the ship arrives in Tridentia at the docks. Now, the docks are filled with tradeships. There's even some militia raiding a smugglers' ship. Fabio leads the Heroes into the town square of Tridentia. The place is bustling. People are milling about and selling wares. More importantly the color is still here.

"Ah, brother, you've returned," a redheaded man calls out as the party approach. "We were worried you had gone missing." His eyes flick to the Heroes. "And you've brought help. Finally."

"Javier and I were worried sick."

"Don't worry, Rose," Fabio gently says. "And as you see, I've brought the Heroes. Rose and Javier, meet Vindsval, Miderun, Warlen, Actaeon, and Annienal. They will be the brave, beautiful souls to help us recover the gold lotus."

"They're going to need more than bravery if they want to recover the gold lotus," a gruff voice remarks.

"Heroes, hopefully this threat is gone but if it is not, we could not take the risk to lose any of us. We are not nearly as brave as you. Do you have any questions?"

"We're so sorry about what happened to your brother, Virgil. But you both knew what you signed up for."

"No we didn't. We thought we were getting paid to go find a silly plant for some stupid mural. Instead, one of us lost our heads. My younger brother at that! How can I tell his bride-to-be that Lyle is now... how would you say?"

"Lost his head over her?"

The explorer glares at Fabio.

[Asphalt]

Vindsval strides down the dock to meet with his employer and those around him.

I thank you for the welcome, it is good to return to these shores. And good to see that the color remains to you. I am Vindsval, called the Half-Born. I have been chosen to lead this quest. Master Fabio tells us we ar eto find a divine flower, and to end the terror of a beast.

Directed at Javier. What can you tell us of this flower?

To Virgil, What can you tell us of this Beast?

[Kintobor]

With a laugh like the surf breaking over boulders he yells. LET US BE OFF FOR TRIDENTIA, THE PATH IS BEFORE US. If the Wanderer wills may the wind and sun be at our backs and our Journey Straight.

Annienal covers her ears as the Half Giant yells suddenly. "Um, sorry, I wasn't expecting you to yell suddenly."

Annienal did nothing but pace on the boat during the entirety of the trip, her mind racing about, trying to not think about the monster guarding the flower. Reaching Tridentia, she at least felt better than on the boat.

"Heroes, hopefully this threat is gone but if it is not, we could not take the risk to lose any of us. We are not nearly as brave as you. Do you have any questions?"

"We're so sorry about what happened to your brother, Virgil. But you both knew what you signed up for."

"Ehehe, yeah, of course." Annienal replies half heartedly. She wasn't ready for a monster with vorpal abilities.

"I, um, do have to question where this flower is, or at least where you think it is? What kind of terrain should we expect?" Annienal looks around the city. Why couldn't they just stay here?

Vindsval strides down the dock to meet with his employer and those around him.

I thank you for the welcome, it is good to return to these shores. And good to see that the color remains to you.

"Wait, so the colour to this place went missing? Can, um, someone explain what happened last time you were here? I, um, don't want to be left out of the loop."

[CMP]

Miderun peered around the familiar town. It felt good to see the place in such a better state.

"Wait, so the colour to this place went missing? Can, um, someone explain what happened last time you were here? I, um, don't want to be left out of the loop."

"It was some hermit's plan to have the people of Tridentia removed. He took the color from the berries to make it not worth staying. He also raised many uzard and attempted to wipe out the village when all else failed. Me and Vind helped put a stop to it."

"No we didn't. We thought we were getting paid to go find a silly plant for some stupid mural. Instead, one of us lost our heads. My younger brother at that! How can I tell his bride-to-be that Lyle is now... how would you say?"

"You should've expected danger. Been more careful. Olag azh zor kah sarosh muzr. Now what is this monster we have to kill?"

[Asphalt]

First a world gone gray, then bleaching to the point of invisibility, now a family of painters. Perhaps I am destined to a more colorful life than I would have expected.

[KotZ]

Vindsval strides down the dock to meet with his employer and those around him.

I thank you for the welcome, it is good to return to these shores. And good to see that the color remains to you. I am Vindsval, called the Half-Born. I have been chosen to lead this quest. Master Fabio tells us we ar eto find a divine flower, and to end the terror of a beast.

Directed at Javier. What can you tell us of this flower?

To Virgil, What can you tell us of this Beast?

"It supposedly can heal people with just small doses, but me and my company are not interested in that. We're more interested in the rich color of the flower. According to who we're painting for, the flower may even be able to heal as it's painted on the walls. Spooky, if you ask me."

"It was huge! There were the large claws," the explorer explains as he trembles. "There was a large tail, or what I think was a tail, that swung to and from with such force it knocked some of the trees down around us. We didn't even see if the flower was there. This beast just crawled out of the forest. It's right claw just snipped my brother's head off, like a florist would snip a rose."

"Is that supposed to be directed at me?" Rose shot a glare at Virgil.

"I, um, do have to question where this flower is, or at least where you think it is? What kind of terrain should we expect?" Annienal looks around the city. Why couldn't they just stay here?

"You should've expected danger. Been more careful. Olag azh zor kah sarosh muzr. Now what is this monster we have to kill?"

"We were able to get out into the forest pretty far out. Past the old orchard and cemetery. We were maybe an hour's walk from them or so when the beast came down upon us."

"Vindsval? Miderun?" a familiar voice calls out as a man exits his house. "Is it really you two? What are you doing here?" The tailor walks up to the party and sees the other Heroes. "More Heroes? Pleased to meet you, I'm William Morris, the mayor of Tridentia." William turns around and calls into the house he just came from. "Sweetheart! Look who it is!"

A woman with flaming hair steps out out of the house, her eyes wide and an equally wide grin coming to her face.

"Well who would have thought two of our old friends would return to Tridentia?"

[Asphalt]

Miderun and I have both been to the Orchard and Cemetery. The way to them is both swift and direct. If there is nothing else you can tell us about either the beast or the flower then perhaps we should be off presently.

A smile splits his giants face as the two newcomers arrive.

William, Lacey, it is wonderful to see you both again. Tell me, how have you fared since we departed? We can see the color has stayed, but how is the village? What of Daniel and the Young Luke, I have thought of him much in the past days. I am very pleased to see you well. No one from the village has been harmed by this beast I hope.

[The Chosen Minifigure]

As Vindsval reunited with his friends, Warlen asked: "How exactly did it decapitate him? Was it, say, the tail slicing his head off? Or maybe it sent, for example, a bean of light to chop of his neck. Don't go in to to much detail," he added, glancing at Annienal, "just to get an idea."

[Actaeon]

Actaeon glares at Vindsval watching the party leader carefully. I will not allow him to intimidate me or my friends with his size. No one has the right to threaten their fellow party member because of a simple nickname, Actaeon thinks.

"Windy, would you like to introduce us to your friends?" Actaeon says with a smile.

[Asphalt]

Vindsval catches the Windy comment once again, and thinks to himself. I will need to address this it would seem.

Indeed, Actaeon, Warlen, Annienal, please allow me to introduce to you two friends from Miderun's and mown first visit to this isle. This is Master William and Mistress Lacey. It was their village which hired us to eliminate the source of a Gray Plague threatening their livelihood.

Allowing the others to make their own introductions Vindsval walks over to the Ranger.

May I speak with you a moment Master Actaeon? The mage Warlen is rather flippant with the renaming of things. My father's people and those of my Order both believe there to be great power and reverence in a Name. I would ask you that you not lesson me through the use of frivolity and jest.

[KotZ]

A smile splits his giants face as the two newcomers arrive.

William, Lacey, it is wonderful to see you both again. Tell me, how have you fared since we departed? We can see the color has stayed, but how is the village? What of Daniel and the Young Luke, I have thought of him much in the past days. I am very pleased to see you well. No one from the village has been harmed by this beast I hope.

"Oh give me one second," Lacy says as she walks back into the house. Moments later, she returns with a wide eyed child, who gives the biggest smile when he sees Vindsval.

"Vindsval!" Luke shouts as he scrambles up onto the giant's shoudlers. He looks down, seeing the change to his hero. "What happened to your arm?"

"Unfortunately, Daniel passed away a few months ago, so Lacy and I took him in as our own after she and I married. I was elected mayor right after you saved Tridentia, mainly for getting Heroica out here to help. The island has since prospered. And there have been no reports from any villagers of some beasts. We haven't pushed much farther into the forest after the whole sorcerer situation, but we're growing slowly."

As Vindsval reunited with his friends, Warlen asked: "How exactly did it decapitate him? Was it, say, the tail slicing his head off? Or maybe it sent, for example, a bean of light to chop of his neck. Don't go in to to much detail," he added, glancing at Annienal, "just to get an idea."

The explorer looks both ways, as if the beast would appear and leans in towards Warlen. He whispers, "It just cut his head off. The claws came in and just shut, like a pair of scissors."

"Also, if you Heroes need anything, feel free to buy some supplies at my shop."

Supplies for sale

Potion

(Restores 10 health to the target.) Costs 7 gold.

Remedy

(Removes all negative effects from the target.) Costs 11 gold.

Holy Bomb

(Causes 5 points of

Light

-elemental damage to all enemies.) Costs 15 gold.

Elixir

(Restores 50 health and 10 ether to the target and removes all negative effects from the target.) Costs 25 gold.

Tridentian Cape

(Max Ether +3; protects from Blinded effect; suitable for mages, clerics, necromancers and scholars; backwear). Costs 40 gold.

Nondescript cape

(SP: 3; protects from Cursed effect; suitable for rogues; backwear). Costs 40 gold.

Leather Cap

(SP:1; headwear). Costs 25 gold.

Peasant’s Hood

(Max. Health +1; headwear). Costs 20 gold.

[Asphalt]

The giant looks up over his shoulder at the boy and chuckles with mirth. It has been some time since the man was this happy.

I have missed you youngling. My arm? Well a very smart man needed to cut it off to keep other people from getting sick. Do not worry too much about it. I can still manage very well with only one.

With that he reaches up, snatches the boy and tosses him high into the air. He repeats this several times, much to the youngling's delight.

Tell me Luke, have you kept the totem I gave you?

[Kintobor]

"We were able to get out into the forest pretty far out. Past the old orchard and cemetery. We were maybe an hour's walk from them or so when the beast came down upon us."

"Do you have any idea how much farther you had to go until reaching the golden lotus?" Annienal asked, trying to gather information as Vindisval and Miderun began to chat with old friends.

As Vindsval reunited with his friends, Warlen asked: "How exactly did it decapitate him? Was it, say, the tail slicing his head off? Or maybe it sent, for example, a bean of light to chop of his neck. Don't go in to to much detail," he added, glancing at Annienal, "just to get an idea."

Annienal covers her ears and begins humming to herself, not wanting to hear the answer.

Indeed, Actaeon, Warlen, Annienal, please allow me to introduce to you two friends from Miderun's and mown first visit to this isle. This is Master William and Mistress Lacey. It was their village which hired us to eliminate the source of a Gray Plague threatening their livelihood.

Annienal instinctively bowed in the presence of the two friends of Miderun and Vindsval.

"Annienal Anavir, it's, um, a pleasure to, um, meet you." Annienal reluctantly held her hand out to shake the two's hands.

"Also, if you Heroes need anything, feel free to buy some supplies at my shop."

Supplies for sale

Tridentian Cape

(Max Ether +3; protects from Blinded effect; suitable for mages, clerics, necromancers and scholars; backwear). Costs 40 gold.

"Oh, um, that cape looks like I could make something of it later, if you don't mind I'll pay for it now, Miss Lacey." Annienal hands the 40 gold to Lacey.

[Actaeon]

May I speak with you a moment Master Actaeon? The mage Warlen is rather flippant with the renaming of things. My father's people and those of my Order both believe there to be great power and reverence in a Name. I would ask you that you not lesson me through the use of frivolity and jest.

Actaeon stares back at the giant, unwavering. "Look, as intelligent as you sound with your diction and such, you lack wisdom. Next time, instead of threatening your own team, the people on your side, explain yourself like you just did to me. Trust me, you don't want division in your party, so be careful."

Without giving the giant a chance to speak, Actaeon brushes past him and moves into the other conversation.

"Actaeon Artus," he says, beaming, "It's a pleasure to meet you!"

Quickly, he whispers into Warlen's ear, "The big guy is sensitive about his name, so lay off on his nickname for a bit, alright? It's stupid, I know, but it wouldn't be smart for us to make an enemy of him so early."

Actaeon stands back slightly, but then, deciding at the last second to say one last thing, he leans back toward him, "We've got to watch each other's backs, alright?"

[CMP]

"Vindsval? Miderun?" a familiar voice calls out as a man exits his house. "Is it really you two? What are you doing here?" The tailor walks up to the party and sees the other Heroes. "More Heroes? Pleased to meet you, I'm William Morris, the mayor of Tridentia." William turns around and calls into the house he just came from. "Sweetheart! Look who it is!"

A woman with flaming hair steps out out of the house, her eyes wide and an equally wide grin coming to her face.

"Well who would have thought two of our old friends would return to Tridentia?"

Miderun smiled under her hood and gave a short wave to William and Lacey.

"Yreg il canzo. Glad to see you two are okay, and that your town has been prospering. It seems we may be able to help you once again. I'd suggest keeping your people away from the forest until we can take care of this beast. At least this monster doesn't have uzard on its side. Not like last time. Anything you two can tell us concerning your stake in this expedition?"

[The Chosen Minifigure]

Quickly, he whispers into Warlen's ear, "The big guy is sensitive about his name, so lay off on his nickname for a bit, alright? It's stupid, I know, but it wouldn't be smart for us to make an enemy of him so early."

Actaeon stands back slightly, but then, deciding at the last second to say one last thing, he leans back toward him, "We've got to watch each other's backs, alright?"

"Mmmmnm. I'll do my best. However, don't sue me if I forget in the heat of battle."

Warlen smirked.

"If it gets too hot, I might need something... Windy, to cool me down."

Warlen turned to the newcomers.

"Warlen Melimane. Nice to meet you." Glancing over the wares, he remarked "Nice Cape. Pity i don't have enough money."

[The Chosen Minifigure]

Glancing at the Cape again, Warlen remarked "That is actually a really nice Cape. I don't suppose anyone would be willing to Lend me 15 gold for that Tridentian Cape? I will, of course, pay it back. Or, Miss, would you accept some of my supplies as partial payment?"

[Asphalt]

Vindsval walks up to the Haggling Mage. These people need the coin to live on. I do not think a potion or two will keep the boy fed.

Here take these, we can settle up later. Vindsval offers Warlen the 15 coin he needs to purchase the cape.

OOC: that is if Lacey has two to sell since Annienal already bought one first.

Edited February 3, 2015 by Asphalt

[KotZ]

The giant looks up over his shoulder at the boy and chuckles with mirth. It has been some time since the man was this happy.

I have missed you youngling. My arm? Well a very smart man needed to cut it off to keep other people from getting sick. Do not worry too much about it. I can still manage very well with only one.

With that he reaches up, snatches the boy and tosses him high into the air. He repeats this several times, much to the youngling's delight.

Tell me Luke, have you kept the totem I gave you?

"Of course!" Luke Zent gleefully shouts as he pulls out the totem from his pocket. "I look at it every day."

"Do you have any idea how much farther you had to go until reaching the golden lotus?" Annienal asked, trying to gather information as Vindisval and Miderun began to chat with old friends.

"Maybe three or four hours walk. We're still not even sure if the lotus is here. It's just a legend after all. It could be sitting right under our noses for all we know."

"Oh, um, that cape looks like I could make something of it later, if you don't mind I'll pay for it now, Miss Lacey." Annienal hands the 40 gold to Lacey.

"Of course, Miss Knight." Lacy accepts the gold and gives the cape to Annienal.

Miderun smiled under her hood and gave a short wave to William and Lacey.

"Yreg il canzo. Glad to see you two are okay, and that your town has been prospering. It seems we may be able to help you once again. I'd suggest keeping your people away from the forest until we can take care of this beast. At least this monster doesn't have uzard on its side. Not like last time. Anything you two can tell us concerning your stake in this expedition?"

"The town is set to earn 500 gold from the expedition, and that was paid up front. If it is successful, the town will get another 500 gold. All of that is to be placed into renovations for the town and preparing to expand when we need to. Roads, better docks, all of the basics to make sure Tridentia can stay around for as long as possible. Don't worry, we're being very careful. We don't want another Calder Den situation on our hands."

Glancing at the Cape again, Warlen remarked "That is actually a really nice Cape. I don't suppose anyone would be willing to Lend me 15 gold for that Tridentian Cape? I will, of course, pay it back. Or, Miss, would you accept some of my supplies as partial payment?"

Vindsval walks up to the Haggling Mage. These people need the coin to live on. I do not think a potion or two will keep the boy fed.

Here take these, we can settle up later. Vindsval offers Warlen the 15 coin he needs to purchase the cape.

OOC: that is if Lacey has two to sell since Annienal already bought one first.

"I'm sorry, we can't accept any of your supplies, but if Vindsval is being generous, we can take that coin as well. Just make sure you pay him back. He's one of the best Heroes around." LAcy accept the gold from Warlen and Vindsval and gives Warlen the cape.

The Party

Vindsval Half-born (Asphalt)

*Party Leader*

37 year old, Male, Half Giant,

Level

: 8

Cleric

*Gains Triple XP*

*Immune to

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Confused

,

Fragile

, and

Weakened

Effects*

Power:

17 (8+9)

(X2 against Humanoid and Holy/Luminous)

Defense:

0

Health:

16/16 (9+7)

Ether:

12/12 (5+7)

Gold:

10

Equipment

: Verkenner (

WP:9,

Darkness

elemental Broomstick,

ranged

)

Medal of Glory

(accessory, mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles, immunity to

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Confused

,

Fragile

, and

Weakened

effects)

(lent by Benji)

Inventory:

Consumables

:

Remedy X4 ,

Potion X6, Smoke Bomb X3, Mead X3, Tonic x3, Venom (poison -1) X3, Deadly Poison (Poison -10) X2, Grating Stone, Fire Bomb

Weapons

:

Spark Hammer

(WP:8, (

X2 against Aquatic, Flying, and Mechanical)

lightning

-elemental hammer)

Artefacts

:

Toxic Hood:

Headwear. The green hood worn by the Rosalia Pestilence. Not only makes the wearer immune to being poisoned, but also makes the wearer Blessed if poisoned while donning the hood. (Blessed heroes recover 3 HP per round. Usable by all.)

Tailored

Overcoat

(SP: 1; Immunity to

wind

,

earth

-, and

water

- damage; suitable for rangers, rogues, hunters, and beast warriors; back wear)

Fiery Robes of the Archmagi (

SP:3 Bodywear +5 Ether, immunity to Sealed Effect and

Fire

)

Wonky Shoes

(

footwear,

SP: 3, suitable for all classes)

(lent by Benj

)

Tricorne Hat

(SP: 3; immune to

Light

; suitable for anyone; Headwear)

Nordic Stomach Guard

(SP: 3; immune to

Ice

and

Water

; suitable for Barbarians, Regulators, and Beast Warriors; Bodywear)

Gems:

Topaz

,

Decamon Cards

:

Cherub

(Luminous 3)

Tools

: Bed Roll and Shovel

Misc

-

Package for Docken (

Cape of Extravagance (SP: 5, +10 WP, Wearer is Permanently Nimble, Backwear, suitable for Mimes))

Warlen

Melimane (The Chosen Minifigure)

23 year old male half-elf Mage

Level 8

Power:

13

(8+5)

(Spellpower: 23

(8+5+10)

)

Health:

12/12

(5+7)

Ether:

12/12

(5+7)

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Gold-coated Bat Staff (WP:5, staff), Magicians Gloves (Power +10 to spells)

Inventory:

Ethereal Cape (SP:2; Ether +3, backwear).

Magic items-

Amethyst (

Darkness

), Aquamarine (

Water

), Emerald (

Wood

), Ruby (

Fire

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Opal (

Ice

),

Scroll of Fire Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to fire for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether),

Scroll of Ice Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to ice for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether),

Scroll of Water Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to water for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether),

Scroll of Wood Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to wood for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of

Sleep

(1/2 chance to make target fall asleep at the cost of 1 Ether),

Scroll of Antimagic (1/2 chance to make the target *Immune to magic* at the cost of 1 ether), Tridentian Cape (Max Ether +3; protects from Blinded effect; suitable for mages, clerics, necromancers and scholars; backwear),

Scroll of the Abyss (When cast, has a 50/50 chance to tame an Aquatic monster for the next six rounds at the cost of 10 ether) borrowed from Actaeon,

Scroll of Frailty borrowed from Actaeon.

Consumables-

4 Potions, Grand Potion, Health Core, 2 Tonics, 2 Remedies, Dragon Scale, Mead, Smelling Salts, x2 Smoke bomb, Fire Bomb, Ice bomb.

Other Junk-

Bedroll, Shovel, Telescope, Magnifying Glass.

Annienal Anavir (Kintobor)

"19" year old elven female Knight

*Bonaparte Reputation*

Level 7

Power:

13

(7+6)

Defense:

7

(2+5)

Health:

16/16

(10+6)

Equipment:

Ammit (WP: 6; greatsword, user gains 5 ether for every kill); Plain Shield (SP: 5), Pauldrons (SP: 2, suitable for knights, dragoons, and skirmishers; accessory)

Gold:

223

Inventory:

Bonaparte Cutlass (WP:9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes; longsword), Wicked Javelin (WP: 7, throwing weapon, retrievable, 1/6 chance to slow), Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP: 4, Hits doubled against flying enemies, longsword), Training Sword (WP:4),

Shark’s Tooth (Power increased by 5 against Aquatics, Accessory),

Emerald (

Wood

), 2 Potions, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Remedies Mead, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Field Rations (Restore 15 health)

, Tridentian Cape (Max Ether +3; protects from Blinded effect; suitable for mages, clerics, necromancers and scholars; backwear)

Actaeon Artus

(Actaeon)

21 years old male human Ranger

Level 11

*Immune to Bound and Slowed*

Power

: 18

(11+6+1)

Defense

: 2

Health

: 16/16

(6+10)

Gold

: 354

GP

: 6

Equipment

:Sanctified Rito Bow (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; bow), Greaves of the Aubergine Dragoon (SP:2, protects from the Bound- and Slowed-effects; footwear) Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators, weather mages and winged warriors; backwear)

Inventory

: Scroll of the Abyss (When cast, has a 50/50 chance to tame an Aquatic monster for the next six rounds at the cost of 10 ether), Scroll of Frailty, Potion, 2 Remedies, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Ambrosia, Dragon Scale (Causes lucky and blessed),Soma, Trial Brew, 2 Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Stun Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Stunned-effect to all opponents when used.), Writ of Blacksmith Service (Voucher for one free weapon or shield upgrade at Anwyl's Smithy), Bedroll

Miderun (CallMePie) *Attacks cause

enamored

*

18 year old female orc Barbarian

Level 7

Power:

21

(7 + 13 + 1)

Health:

14/14

(8 + 6)

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Oculoid Claw (WP: 13, 1/6 chance of dealing the

infected

-effect, causing an enemy to lose health equal to 1/3 of their level rounded down at the end of each round, club), Seductive Perfume (Holder deals the

enamored

-effect, accessory, suitable for women)

Inventory:

Bonaparte Cutlass (WP: 9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes),

Serstyral (WP: 3, axe), Tricorne (SP: 3),

Mead,

Nostrum, Opal, Phoenix Essence, 3 Potions,

Remedy

, Smelling Salts,

Smoke Bomb,

High Heels (Power +1; suitable for women.)

[Asphalt]

"Of course!" Luke Zent gleefully shouts as he pulls out the totem from his pocket. "I look at it every day."

"Maybe three or four hours walk. We're still not even sure if the lotus is here. It's just a legend after all. It could be sitting right under our noses for all we know."

That pleases me greatly Young One. Trust in the Wanderer. Vindsval reaches up, scoops the boy off of his back, and sets him on the ground.

I am afraid I must talk to the grownups now my boy. Go play and enjoy this wonderful day.

Watching the boy run off, the giant smiles again. But then his face goes stern and straight. Back to the task at hand.

Commander, if the journey is that long perhaps we should be on our way to the forest. Will you accompany us as far as the spot where you last encountered the beast? We would welcome your guidance on the first leg of the journey at least. I understand if you wish to not travel farther than that with us.

Vindsval looks around at the party, it appear all dealings have been concluded.

What do you say everyone? Shall we depart?

[The Chosen Minifigure]

Vindsval walks up to the Haggling Mage. These people need the coin to live on. I do not think a potion or two will keep the boy fed.

"And yet we rely on them to keep us sustained?" stated Warlen. "Gold, on the other hand, does not make a very nice soup. Or so I've heard."

Here take these, we can settle up later. Vindsval offers Warlen the 15 coin he needs to purchase the cape.

Warlen turns to Vindsval with a ridiculous smile and hugs him. "Thanks, Win... I mean, Vindsval."

"I'm ready to leave."

[Asphalt]

Taken back by the strange little man wrapped around his thigh he pats him awkwardly on the back.

"umm. .There... there. You are.. uh.. quite welcome." "That is rather enough of that Warlen." He attempts to extricate himself from the wizard.

Edited February 3, 2015 by Asphalt

[The Chosen Minifigure]

Warren grins, and lets himself be removed from the Half-Giant, and falls on the ground with an OOF.

Standing up and brushing himself off, he says "It's time. Let's be off on our quest to get a flower, reclaim an area of an island, and slay the sea equivalent of a Dragon"

He grins to himself for making an awesome pop-culture reference.

[Asphalt]

While waiting to hear from his compatriots Vindsval notices the boy luke playing on the beach. He walks down to the boy and pull out his new shovel.

"Shall we see if we can find some buried treasure? Perhaps pirates of old left behind their jewels and weapons, just waiting for friends like us to come along and dig them up."

He kneels down beside the boy and Digs with his Shovel.

[KotZ]

Commander, if the journey is that long perhaps we should be on our way to the forest. Will you accompany us as far as the spot where you last encountered the beast? We would welcome your guidance on the first leg of the journey at least. I understand if you wish to not travel farther than that with us.

Vindsval looks around at the party, it appear all dealings have been concluded.

What do you say everyone? Shall we depart?

"Of course I will join you, but I will not fight. I'll only be your guide."

"I'll come along too, in case we find this beast. I want someone to paint me as well. Rose? Javier?"

"Fine," they say unanimously.

While waiting to hear from his compatriots Vindsval notices the boy luke playing on the beach. He walks down to the boy and pull out his new shovel.

"Shall we see if we can find some buried treasure? Perhaps pirates of old left behind their jewels and weapons, just waiting for friends like us to come along and dig them up."

He kneels down beside the boy and Digs with his Shovel.

Vindsval begins to dig, but before he really can break ground, a loud shout comes from the docks. Yelling ensues, screams of terror. William looks over in that direction, squinting his eyes and trying to see what was coming.

"Raiders!" the mayor shouts when he realizes who it is. "Everyone get inside! Lacy, take Luke upstairs and hide in the bedroom. I'll bar the door." He desperately turns to the Heroes. "Please protect the town once more." He runs with his family into his home while other villagers do the same.

PREPARE FOR BATTLE

Enemies:

Raider Enchanter

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

17

Health:

150/150

SPECIAL:

Healer’s Honor­

- The Enchanter heals his allies by 2/3 of their remaining health.

DROPS:

1x mead, 5x tonics, 1x potion

Exhausted Raider

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

14

Health:

70/70

SPECIAL:

Lazy Fire

- The raider swings his weapon and has the possibility to hit the Hero, decided by a coin flip. Heads is hit, tails is miss.

DROPS:

Sleepy Crossbow (WP:6; has a 1/6 chance to put the target to Fast Asleep; ranged; suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors.), 3x mead

Raider Axeman

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

15

Health:

90/90

SPECIAL:

Splitting Headache-

The Axeman slams his weapon on the Hero’s head, causing the Hero to start Bleeding

DROPS:

War Axe (WP: 9, suitable for suitable for barbarians, alchemists, beast warriors, infiltrators, regulators and winged warriors.), 10 gold

Raider Reaver

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

15

Health:

70/70

SPECIAL:

Glancing Blow-

The Reaver loses 3 health, but causes 6 damage to each party member

DROPS:

10 gold, 2x health potions

The Party:

Vindsval Half-born (Asphalt)

*Party Leader*

37 year old, Male, Half Giant,

Level

: 8

Cleric

*Gains Triple XP*

*Immune to

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Confused

,

Fragile

, and

Weakened

Effects*

Power:

17 (8+9)

(X2 against Humanoid and Holy/Luminous)

Defense:

0

Health:

16/16 (9+7)

Ether:

12/12 (5+7)

Gold:

10

Equipment

: Verkenner (

WP:9,

Darkness

elemental Broomstick,

ranged

)

Medal of Glory

(accessory, mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles, immunity to

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Confused

,

Fragile

, and

Weakened

effects)

(lent by Benji)

Inventory:

Consumables

:

Remedy X4 ,

Potion X6, Smoke Bomb X3, Mead X3, Tonic x3, Venom (poison -1) X3, Deadly Poison (Poison -10) X2, Grating Stone, Fire Bomb

Weapons

:

Spark Hammer

(WP:8, (

X2 against Aquatic, Flying, and Mechanical)

lightning

-elemental hammer)

Artefacts

:

Toxic Hood:

Headwear. The green hood worn by the Rosalia Pestilence. Not only makes the wearer immune to being poisoned, but also makes the wearer Blessed if poisoned while donning the hood. (Blessed heroes recover 3 HP per round. Usable by all.)

Tailored

Overcoat

(SP: 1; Immunity to

wind

,

earth

-, and

water

- damage; suitable for rangers, rogues, hunters, and beast warriors; back wear)

Fiery Robes of the Archmagi (

SP:3 Bodywear +5 Ether, immunity to Sealed Effect and

Fire

)

Wonky Shoes

(

footwear,

SP: 3, suitable for all classes)

(lent by Benj

)

Tricorne Hat

(SP: 3; immune to

Light

; suitable for anyone; Headwear)

Nordic Stomach Guard

(SP: 3; immune to

Ice

and

Water

; suitable for Barbarians, Regulators, and Beast Warriors; Bodywear)

Gems:

Topaz

,

Decamon Cards

:

Cherub

(Luminous 3)

Tools

: Bed Roll and Shovel

Misc

-

Package for Docken (

Cape of Extravagance (SP: 5, +10 WP, Wearer is Permanently Nimble, Backwear, suitable for Mimes))

Warlen

Melimane (The Chosen Minifigure)

23 year old male half-elf Mage

Level 8

Power:

13

(8+5)

(Spellpower: 23

(8+5+10)

)

Health:

12/12

(5+7)

Ether:

12/12

(5+7)

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Gold-coated Bat Staff (WP:5, staff), Magicians Gloves (Power +10 to spells)

Inventory:

Ethereal Cape (SP:2; Ether +3, backwear).

Magic items-

Amethyst (

Darkness

), Aquamarine (

Water

), Emerald (

Wood

), Ruby (

Fire

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Opal (

Ice

),

Scroll of Fire Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to fire for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether),

Scroll of Ice Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to ice for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether),

Scroll of Water Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to water for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether),

Scroll of Wood Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to wood for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether), Scroll of

Sleep

(1/2 chance to make target fall asleep at the cost of 1 Ether),

Scroll of Antimagic (1/2 chance to make the target *Immune to magic* at the cost of 1 ether), Tridentian Cape (Max Ether +3; protects from Blinded effect; suitable for mages, clerics, necromancers and scholars; backwear),

Scroll of the Abyss (When cast, has a 50/50 chance to tame an Aquatic monster for the next six rounds at the cost of 10 ether) borrowed from Actaeon,

Scroll of Frailty borrowed from Actaeon.

Consumables-

4 Potions, Grand Potion, Health Core, 2 Tonics, 2 Remedies, Dragon Scale, Mead, Smelling Salts, x2 Smoke bomb, Fire Bomb, Ice bomb.

Other Junk-

Bedroll, Shovel, Telescope, Magnifying Glass.

Annienal Anavir (Kintobor)

"19" year old elven female Knight

*Bonaparte Reputation*

Level 7

Power:

13

(7+6)

Defense:

7

(2+5)

Health:

16/16

(10+6)

Equipment:

Ammit (WP: 6; greatsword, user gains 5 ether for every kill); Plain Shield (SP: 5), Pauldrons (SP: 2, suitable for knights, dragoons, and skirmishers; accessory)

Gold:

223

Inventory:

Bonaparte Cutlass (WP:9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes; longsword), Wicked Javelin (WP: 7, throwing weapon, retrievable, 1/6 chance to slow), Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP: 4, Hits doubled against flying enemies, longsword), Training Sword (WP:4),

Shark’s Tooth (Power increased by 5 against Aquatics, Accessory),

Emerald (

Wood

), 2 Potions, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Remedies Mead, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Field Rations (Restore 15 health)

, Tridentian Cape (Max Ether +3; protects from Blinded effect; suitable for mages, clerics, necromancers and scholars; backwear)

Actaeon Artus

(Actaeon)

21 years old male human Ranger

Level 11

*Immune to Bound and Slowed*

Power

: 18

(11+6+1)

Defense

: 2

Health

: 16/16

(6+10)

Gold

: 354

GP

: 6

Equipment

:Sanctified Rito Bow (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; bow), Greaves of the Aubergine Dragoon (SP:2, protects from the Bound- and Slowed-effects; footwear) Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators, weather mages and winged warriors; backwear)

Inventory

: Scroll of the Abyss (When cast, has a 50/50 chance to tame an Aquatic monster for the next six rounds at the cost of 10 ether), Scroll of Frailty, Potion, 2 Remedies, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, Nostrum, Ambrosia, Dragon Scale (Causes lucky and blessed),Soma, Trial Brew, 2 Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Stun Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the Stunned-effect to all opponents when used.), Writ of Blacksmith Service (Voucher for one free weapon or shield upgrade at Anwyl's Smithy), Bedroll

Miderun (CallMePie) *Attacks cause

enamored

*

18 year old female orc Barbarian

Level 7

Power:

21

(7 + 13 + 1)

Health:

14/14

(8 + 6)

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Oculoid Claw (WP: 13, 1/6 chance of dealing the

infected

-effect, causing an enemy to lose health equal to 1/3 of their level rounded down at the end of each round, club), Seductive Perfume (Holder deals the

enamored

-effect, accessory, suitable for women)

Inventory:

Bonaparte Cutlass (WP: 9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes),

Serstyral (WP: 3, axe), Tricorne (SP: 3),

Mead,

Nostrum, Opal, Phoenix Essence, 3 Potions,

Remedy

, Smelling Salts,

Smoke Bomb,

High Heels (Power +1; suitable for women.)

Everyone, please pick a row and action. Party leader, please choose a battle order.