Cutcobra Posted May 1, 2015 Posted May 1, 2015 "Evening. It's almost closing time, but I'll let you in if you be quick about it. The entrance fee is 25 gold per person." Heckz feels quite intimidated by the humongous figure. Also a little bit disgusted because of it's green skin. He hates having to act nice in front of most green skins he knows of. In a few moments, though, he could go ahead and say how tacky her clothes are and how disgusting her eyebrows are to one particular green skin. The book was just a few steps away, only the brat and the husband were left to deal with... He quietly pays 50 gold. "Don't you worry, Mr. Horny, we are only here to pick my ugly little cousin up. I have no interest in furry little vermin." He enters the glorified Menagerie. Periwinkle tugged Heckz sleeve to get his attention, then pointed towards a green blob in the distance. "Isn't that one of those Farfaraway-ians we're looking for?" "Do little mice run up inside your head every night? Of course that's the Fafafafy we want! By the way, you owe me 25 gold."
Pyrovisionary Posted May 1, 2015 Posted May 1, 2015 "Bottoms up mate", Sarge pats Eric on the back anddowns the mead. He shivers at the bitter taste and wipes the remainder of it off of his lips. Noticing Eric's lady friend, Sarge sidles to where the farfarian had been sitting and falls into the seat. He gives the other knight a grin and says, with a mischievous twinkle in his eye. "Heard anything good about the sisters of danab eh? Man like you, such a noble profession, must know these things. Am I right mate?"
Sandy Posted May 2, 2015 Author Posted May 2, 2015 He looks at the Oracle. "May I have a word, lovely? I believe one of the veterans of my Hall is a priestess of your order. I have great respect for her, and would love to meet someone else of her talents."OoC: Just out of curiosity, is this the "Sanctuary" or is that elsewhere in the Holy District? QM Note: The Sanctuary is a different place. Sanctity Street is the "outside area" of the Holy District. Every region has one default location you go to once you enter it. The Oracle nodded. "You are correct, Sir Boomingham. We Oracles of Fabula Sibylla are few and far between. Getting glimpses of what has been, what is and what will be does not equal for an easy life, but the goddess watches over us. If you want to learn about your future, please make an offering to Fabula Sibylla. That is the price you have to pay for it. The price I pay is much steeper..." The mask hid the Oracle's face, but Boomingham could hear a hint of sadness and bitterness in her voice. He enters the glorified Menagerie. "Do little mice run up inside your head every night? Of course that's the Fafafafy we want! By the way, you owe me 25 gold." Periwinkle tossed 25 gold on Heckz's feet. "I could have payed for my own ticket, you know?" Stepping through the gate, the two saw all sorts of strange and fantastic creatures locked up in cages. There weren't many visitors in the zoo anymore, so they could overhear some conversations. "That's a good hippogriff! Yes, you are!" "Boooring..." "Sebek, this is sickening!" "It has to be tonight, Sparrow!" "Yeah, before the rich wanker catches a wind of us." Party at Marmaduc's Menagerie: John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster, the Super Sleuth and the School Inspector (Cutcobra) 32 year old male human Sorcerer Level 25 2/3 *Jinxed Spells at Double Cost* *Darkness Spells Cause Weakened* Power: 37 (25+12) (Spellpower: 47 (25+12+10)) Defense: 0 Health: 33/33 (5+24+4) Ether: 29/36 (5+24+1+5+1) Gold: 605 Equipment: Solemn Scythe (WP: 12, darkness-elemental scythe, 1/2 chance of causing sealed), Magician's Gloves (Spellpower +10; suitable for mages; handwear), Cloak of Blood Magic (+5 ether, attacks made with darkness magic cause weakened; suitable for mages, necromancers and chi monks; bodywear), Bad Luck Charm (Makes the sorcerer’s spells - including Razzmatazz and Sleight of Hand - cause an additional jinxed-effect, increasing their ether cost by 1; suitable for sorcerers; accessory) Inventory: Rawr (WP:9, dagger), Rat Scepter (WP:3, 4x damage to enemies named “rat”; wand), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses including SP but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Bone Whip (WP:9, damages undead, whip), Harlot's Outfit (SP: 2, immune to poisoned; suitable for Witches, Sorcerers and Harlots; bodywear/footwear), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear), Watt's Artifact (Makes the user’s attacks and spells three times more effective against demons; accessory), Robe Of The Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether + 5, immune to sealed; bodywear), Opal (Ice), Garnet (Earth), Amethyst (Darkness), Aquamarine (Water), Ether Core, Elixir, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, 3x Mead, Smelling Salts, Demeter Bomb, 2x Smoke Bomb, 2x Deadly Venom, 2x Lovely Perfume (Makes all opponents enamored with the user for 3 rounds when used; consumable), Heady Perfume (Makes non-humanoid monsters avoid attacking the party unless provoked. Effect lasts for one section of the day before wearing out.), 7 Bones, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, Magic Compass, Blue Jelly, Old Teddy (quest item), Abran Firefox (quest item), Cactoid Flower (quest item) Periwinkle (NPC, controlled by Khorne) 19 years old female human Cleric Level 31 1/4 *Divert Attacks* *Immune to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed* Power: 32 (31+1) Health: 39/39 (9+30) Ether: 34/35 (5+30) Gold: 18 Equipment: Jaws' Mop (WP:1, double damage against aquatic enemies; broomstick), Narcissus Mirror (User has 1/2 chance to divert all attacks to the next ally in turn; accessory), Periwinkle Ribbon (Grants immunity to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed; suitable for Periwinkle only; headwear) Inventory: Remedy, Neutralizer, Tiger Balm He gives the other knight a grin and says, with a mischievous twinkle in his eye. "Heard anything good about the sisters of danab eh? Man like you, such a noble profession, must know these things. Am I right mate?" The other black knight raised his goblet. "Shisstersh! Those white witchez arre ev'rywhere! One even whent to the palice shee the Alm'gista earlier today! Wemmen, can't live wiz 'em, can't live wizzout 'em! Am I rite?"
Zepher Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Boomingham tosses ten gold to the woman. "Is that enough for Fabula? Or is she interested in some more?"
Sandy Posted May 2, 2015 Author Posted May 2, 2015 Boomingham tosses ten gold to the woman. "Is that enough for Fabula? Or is she interested in some more?" The Oracle raised an eyebrow. "Gold is such a mundane offering for a goddess. You would give more of it to a hooker, were you the type to use that kind of services. Most people come here bearing rare artefacts or great treasures. But if that is what you want to give, then I shall lift the veil of fate for you - if only just a little. What is it you want to know?"
Zepher Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 "I've got a bit of a hunch about one of the ladies who I travelled here with. She reminds me of someone I met at a ball not too long ago. Call it an old warrior's gut instinct, but tell me, I shouldn't be to worried about Aunt Easter, huh? She's a strong enough lady to handle herself, what, considering the family she comes from." Boomingham chuckles. "Too bad the old broad didn't feel like saying hello to an old friend or helping us with the sirens. Don't know why she's putting up all the smoke and mirrors. Didn't even know she was a sister." "But, Hels, do I just ask you a question? You don't just sort of see the future? You can hone in on this or that. Strange. Tell you what, I'll bring you more gold for a better future telling, but for the time being, if you were looking for a flower, a nice dinner and a nice little trinket for a lady friend, where would you go? You might not even need your gift for that one." Boomingham pauses, looking at the woman. "And if you don't mind my asking, what's your name, priestess?"
Khorne Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 "Haha, you mistake me for a delicate flower, Eric of the North. Many men want to share my bed, but few can stand my claws." Nalah flashed her razorsharp nail. "Firemane is not a surname, either. Me and the others just call ourselves by these monickers. It's our thing." Eric grinned. "I can handle claws and scratches. Don't you worry." "[...]Too bad the folks in Salmanda seem wary of outsiders, so we haven't managed to get an audience with Marmaduc, yet. Apparently you have to be influential enough in the eyes of the locals to get to see him. What a load of crocodile dung!" "Ja, tell me about it. It seems like you can't do anything in this town without some influence. Haven't you considered going to Eubric in your search for adventure? They hire about anyone looking for a job or adventure over at Heroica, no influence needed or anything. Easy money there. Lazy bums and weaklings in Eubric, so they rely on warriors such as myself to do their work for them."
Pyrovisionary Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) "Sebek, this is sickening!" "It has to be tonight, Sparrow!" "Yeah, before the rich wanker catches a wind of us." Ooc: Whilst the amount of content is awesome, the amount of sidequests (such as the event I'm guessing is a sidequest above) we are getting is both overwhelming and daunting ... Not that I'm complaining. The other black knight raised his goblet. "Shisstersh! Those white witchez arre ev'rywhere! One even whent to the palice shee the Alm'gista earlier today! Wemmen, can't live wiz 'em, can't live wizzout 'em! Am I rite?" "Too right mate, too right." Sarge nudges Eric and speaks "Right mate, I'm gonna go see if I can't get some rest on the beach." With that, he looks back over the bar and leaves for the Luxor dunes. Ooc: Shall we regroup as a party on the Luxor dunes? After we've finished what we were doing, then go get some rest in our bedrolls and continue in the next morning. Or stop PETA and then rest. Edited May 2, 2015 by Pyrovisionary
Sandy Posted May 2, 2015 Author Posted May 2, 2015 "I've got a bit of a hunch about one of the ladies who I travelled here with. She reminds me of someone I met at a ball not too long ago. Call it an old warrior's gut instinct, but tell me, I shouldn't be to worried about Aunt Easter, huh? She's a strong enough lady to handle herself, what, considering the family she comes from." Boomingham chuckles. "Too bad the old broad didn't feel like saying hello to an old friend or helping us with the sirens. Don't know why she's putting up all the smoke and mirrors. Didn't even know she was a sister." "But, Hels, do I just ask you a question? You don't just sort of see the future? You can hone in on this or that. Strange. Tell you what, I'll bring you more gold for a better future telling, but for the time being, if you were looking for a flower, a nice dinner and a nice little trinket for a lady friend, where would you go? You might not even need your gift for that one." Boomingham pauses, looking at the woman. "And if you don't mind my asking, what's your name, priestess?" The Oracle nodded again. "She was never a full Sister, even though she was a novice once here in Salmanda, a long time ago. Her motives are not for me to tell, but surely you know there is much at stake over in Eubric. Salmanda is a wealthy city, and having the Almagesta as an ally would count for something, would it not?" The Oracle then turned her gaze on the blue flames lit outside the temple. "What comes to my gift, I see what my goddess allows me to see. I am but a human, my mind could not possibly hold knowledge of everything that was, is and will be. But I get glances, and that is more than most people get. But you are right, I do not need my visions for your question. The Palace District is the place where you can satisfy all of those needs." She then turned away from Boomingham. "You may call me the Oracle. What other name I had I left behind a long time ago. Good luck with your endeavours, Lord Boomingham. And beware of snakes." The Oracle then disappeared into the shrine. "Ja, tell me about it. It seems like you can't do anything in this town without some influence. Haven't you considered going to Eubric in your search for adventure? They hire about anyone looking for a job or adventure over at Heroica, no influence needed or anything. Easy money there. Lazy bums and weaklings in Eubric, so they rely on warriors such as myself to do their work for them." "So, you are one of the fabled Heroicans, then? Should have figured it out. Maybe one day we will come to your city, then, but it sounds to me there is a lot of competition for fortune and glory there already. Salmanda, on the other hand, seems to be entrenched in wealth - even the roofs are made of gold here!" Ooc: Whilst the amount of content is awesome, the amount of sidequests (such as the event I'm guessing is a sidequest above) we are getting is both overwhelming and daunting ... Not that I'm complaining. Ooc: Shall we regroup as a party on the Luxor dunes? After we've finished what we were doing, then go get some rest in our bedrolls and continue in the next morning. Or stop PETA and then rest. QM Note: Remember that everything is totally optional. You can choose the subquests to complete. Also, you only need to rest once in two days to avoid fatigue.
Cutcobra Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) "Boooring..." "Heckz sees the, in his eyes, little angel that got him his book and little shit that looks 'ugly af eeww'. He approaches it and puts on the fakest smile he can smile. "Hey, little man or faffaffa. Your mommy is really worried about you and apparently you are just as bored as me by these stupid beasts, am I right? She's waiting for you at the Holy District, but I don't think you can go there all alone. I'm a hero from Heroica and this is a bitchter of Danab. Sorry, I meant Sister. Silly me!." At this point, the man's mouth was hurting from so much falseness. "You can come with us to the resort, and tomorrow we'll head on out to bring you back to your mommy. Sound good?" "Sebek, this is sickening!" "It has to be tonight, Sparrow!" "Yeah, before the rich wanker catches a wind of us." The sorcerer overhears the weird people talking about animals. Unfortunately, he simply assumes these people also hate the ugly furries. "You boys also hate this hideous creatures?" He whispers. Edited May 2, 2015 by Cutcobra
Pyrovisionary Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Sarge goes to the holy district to meet back up with Boomingham and motions for Eric to do the same.
Sandy Posted May 2, 2015 Author Posted May 2, 2015 "Hey, little man or faffaffa. Your mommy is really worried about you and apparently you are just as bored as me by these stupid beasts, am I right? She's waiting for you at the Holy District, but I don't think you can go there all alone. I'm a hero from Heroica and this is a bitchter of Danab. Sorry, I meant Sister. Silly me!." At this point, the man's mouth was hurting from so much falseness. "You can come with us to the resort, and tomorrow we'll head on out to bring you back to your mommy. Sound good?" "You're a hero, phor real? Then you can help me out! I came here to see some exciting and dangerous animals, but all I've seen are these dull slackers. I want to see some monsters in real action!" Discovered a new subquest! Bored to Tears Assignment: “These caged animals are all so boring! I want to see them in action. I know! You can take me to the Dunes and show me how you phight some mean buggers. That’d be cool!” ~Phred Mimphish, a Pharpharian rascal Reward: “Iph you do this phor me, I’ll spread the word on how cool you are to the other kids in the city.” The sorcerer overhears the weird people talking about animals. Unfortunately, he simply assumes these people also hate the ugly furries."You boys also hate this hideous creatures?" He whispers. "Excuse me?! Are you calling these noble nature's creations hideous? The only hideous thing is that they have to live caged up like this!" "Yeah! Also, boys?!" The arguing alerted one of the zookeepers. "Is everything alright in here? Your commotion is scaring the animals, so I kindly ask you to quiet down." "Crap! Just act cool now, Sparrow!" "We apologize for the noise, sir! We were just so excited to be here!" "Well, I am glad to hear that. Oh, and if you happen see any suspicious activity around here, please report it to me." Discovered a new subquest! Deactivate the Activists Assignment: “Recently some animal rights activists have been setting few of the animals at the Menagerie loose. All hints resulting in the capture of the activists are much appreciated.” ~Ezra, zookeeper at the Menagerie Reward: “An audience with Marmaduc himself, so he can express his gratitude.” Sarge goes to the holy district to meet back up with Boomingham and motions for Eric to do the same. Sarge and Eric found Boomingham at the Sanctity Street. Where would they head next? Location: Sanctity Street, Holy District Time: Evening of the First Day Influence: 1 Subquests: Missing Sister Assignment: “Hmm, I wonder where Aunt Esther disappeared all of a sudden…” ~Periwinkle Reward: ??? Family Reunion Assignment: “Our phamily came to visit this city all the way phrom the Pharphar Island. Unphortunately I phirst lost sight oph my husband and then my son ran ophph. Please help me phind them bephore anything bad happens to them!” ~Nephri Mimphish, a Pharpharian tourist Reward: “I can give you this book I’ve been reading on the trip, ‘Phiphty Shades oph Bley’.” Abolish the Black Market Assignment: “The shady black market dealers prowling the Souk area by night have been seriously hampering our sales. The Sun Guards have arrested many, but new ones keep budding up. The head of the snake must be cut off in order to end it once and for all, so we ask you to find the person recruiting these dealers, finish him off and bring us proof that you did.” ~Merchants of the Souk Reward: Increase the haggling rate at the markets in the Souk. Mystery Meat Assignment: “Want to know the secret ingredient of my delicious kebabs? It is meat, of course – any kind I can get my hands on. If you can act as my provider, I’d be most grateful.” ~Kabob, owner of the Kebab Stall Reward: “One gold for every lump of meat you bring me, and all the kebabs you can eat for free.” Where the Wild Things Are Assignment: “Those accursed animal rights activists struck Marmaduc’s Menagerie again, releasing five rare creatures from their cages. Instead of running into the wild, the animals fled to the city. Please help me find them or the boss will feed me to the crocodiles! All five of them bear intricate brands.” ~Istaban, zookeeper at the Menagerie Reward: “If you can find all five of them, I’ll give you this rare Fenghuang Incense.” Abran Firefox Angel-crested Cockatoo Flower-tailed Flying Squirrel Mistarian Grey Panther Pearl Sea Porpoise Big Love Assignment: “There is nothing I, Rex the Rhinotaur, dare not face – except the wrath of my wife Rhiannon. I did something that pissed her off and she stomped away. Can you find her and do something to appease her anger?” ~Rex the Rhinotaur, the Mighty Mercenary Reward: “My mercenary services for as long as you stay in Salmanda, free of charge.” Bring flowers Take out to eat Buy something nice Game of Life and Death Assignment: “This game called Decamon, it’s so addictive! I need to play just one more match, then I will stop phor good, honest!” ~Shariph Mimphish, a Pharpharian gambler Reward: “I will bet my priced Decamodiphier in the match.” *FAILED!* Bored to Tears Assignment: “These caged animals are all so boring! I want to see them in action. I know! You can take me to the Dunes and show me how you phight some mean buggers. That’d be cool!” ~Phred Mimphish, a Pharpharian rascal Reward: “Iph you do this phor me, I’ll spread the word on how cool you are to the other kids in the city.” Deactivate the Activists Assignment: “Recently some animal rights activists have been setting few of the animals at the Menagerie loose. All hints resulting in the capture of the activists are much appreciated.” ~Ezra, zookeeper at the Menagerie Reward: “An audience with Marmaduc himself, so he can express his gratitude.” Party at the Sanctity Street: Eric (Khorne) *Party Second-in-Command* 30 year old norseman Raider Level 27 *Natural Respite* *Evasion* *Immune to Fragile, Weakened, Asleep, Water and Earth* *Encouraged* Power: 51 (27+22+2) Defense: 5 Health: 50/50 (8+7+26+4+5) Gold: 207 Equipment: Godricsleif (WP: 22; Ice-, Lightning-, Darkness-elemental; greatsword), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from Weakened; handwear), Heavy Armor (SP:5, protects from Fragile; bodywear), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row + Immunity to Water, Earth and Asleep; footwear) Inventory: Weapons: Conspirator (WP:18, causes Blinded; longsword), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; Dual Strike; axe), 6 Silverfish Wings (WP:8, retrievable, throwing dagger), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, causes cursed-effect, retrievable, throwing weapon) Spell Items: Garnet (Earth) Consumables: Potion, 10 Grand Potions, Health Core, 3 Elixirs, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, 7 Meads, 6 Smelling Salts, 3 Nostrum, 5 Mulled Wine, Ambrosia, Dragon Scale, Venom, Deadly Venom, 2 Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Aeolus Bomb, Feather of Lithe (Makes the user nimble for three rounds, giving them a 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits.), Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Bone Sgt. Jon McEncy (Pyrovisionary) *Party Leader* 54 year old male human Black Knight Level 23 *Immune to Blinded and Stunned* *Poisonous Defense* *Permanently Hastened* *Encouraged* Power: 48 (23+21+2+2) Defense: 20 (16+4) Health: 47/47 (7+22+9+3+3+3) Gold: 376 Equipment: Demonic Scissors (WP:21, dual strike, Light and Darkness elemental, Hollow [Potion], dagger), Serpenthead Shield (SP:16, causes poisoned by 2-effect to anyone physically attacking the user, shield), Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent Hastened effect to the user; Immune to Blinded, suitable to Sarge only; footwear), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect; suitable for black knights; bodywear), Swift boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to steal gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold in addition to hiding) Inventory: Weapons Wooden Spear (WP:4, wood-elemental spear) Artifacts Monkey Armor (SP:4, immune to earth and bound; suitable to knights, beast warriors, dragoons, skirmishers and winged warriors; bodywear), Ranger’s Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors; backwear), Sterope’s Headdress (Grants the ability to spend a turn to fly out of a battle and return to it later if it is still going; the wearer cannot affect the battle in any way when they are away from it; suitable to winged warriors only; headwear) Spell Items: Garnet (Earth), “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) Consumables: 3 Potions, 2 Grand potions, Health Core, 4 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 4 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 3 Smoke Bombs, Sleep Bomb, Gold Ring (worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver), 2 Bones, Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.) Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Business Card Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher) 48 years old human Paladin Level 33 3/4 *Immune to Darkness, Fire, Fragile, Stunned, Sleep, Weakened, and Blindness* *Encouraged* Power: 52 (33+14+4+1) Defense: 11 (7+4) Health: 47/56 (10+32+11+2+1) Ether: 33/33 Gold: 310 Equipment: Frozen Saber (WP: 14; light-, ice- and wind-elemental; inflicts stunned; great sword), Round Metal Shield (SP:7), Tome of Affluence (+10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle; grants immunity to fragile, asleep, weakened, blindness, darkness and fire; accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (If the wearer is damaged by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level; handwear.), Scarlet Hood (SP:4, grants immunity to stunned) Inventory: Weapons: Lullaby Wand (WP:6, inflicts asleep), Silver Sword (WP: 18, Longsword), Scupperer (WP: 17; darkness-, fire- and earth-elemental; inflicts bleeding and poisoned by 10; great sword) Artifacts: Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (Power +4; Ether -6; headwear), Chains of the Pongcanis Chief (Hero Pierces SP if fighting from Front, Enemies ignore SP if hero fights from the back row, cannot be removed in battle), Amulet of Optimism (Adds the confused-effect to all attacks; accessory, suitable to Erdathcath only) Spell Items: Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Recklessness (Encouraged and Fragile; costs 5 Ether; 50/50 chance), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragility, Scroll of Sealing, Emerald Lamp of Summoning (0/3), “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) Consumables: Potion, Health Core, x2 Remedy, Elixir, Phoenix Essence, x6 Mead, x3 Nostrum, Ambrosia, x2 Smelling Salts, Fire Brandy (Encouraged, Immune to Ice), Fireball Whiskey (Immunity to Fire One Battle OR 20 Fire Damage All Enemies), Hamantasch (Lucky, Blessed), Jinxy Juice, Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee from the battle when used.), Hair of the Dog, x2 Grating Stone, Oculoid Miasma, Oculoid Fireworks, Saber Teeth, Mythril Shard Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe
Pyrovisionary Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Sarge puts his hand on Boomingham's shoulder to get his attention. He nods in greeting and puts some chewing tobacco in his mouth. "We found out 'bout that missing sister - Balaclava one - Went to the palace." A sly smile takes over sarge's face "Wanna go see if we can find her there? We aint gonna get to the beach by mornin lads anyway." After a pause he sighs deeply and leans on the palm tree, chewing on the tobacco. He idly looks over his shoulder, raising his eyebrows before making a grab at both of the birds on the flower beds.
Cutcobra Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) "You're a hero, phor real? Then you can help me out! I came here to see some exciting and dangerous animals, but all I've seen are these dull slackers. I want to see some monsters in real action!" "Sure kiddo, you can come with us and you'll see us defeat some terror inducing beasts of the wild! " Hells no. "Excuse me?! Are you calling these noble nature's creations hideous? The only hideous thing is that they have to live caged up like this!" "Yeah! Also, boys?!" "Huh? You don't absolutely hate these beasts? But I overheard you saying you'll do something tonight!!! And you, I'm not calling you a man because you look younger than this kid. Let's just stick with 'boy'." "Well, I am glad to hear that. Oh, and if you happen see any suspicious activity around here, please report it to me." Heckz ran up to Ezra. "AS A MATTER OF FACT! I just overheard these people talking about 'doing it tonight' and 'before the rich wanker catches wind of us'. At first I thought they were going to kill them, but they are clearly one of those monster loving psychos. They are a plague, if you ask me." He then turned to the redhead with the hyppogriff. "Hello there, pretty. Tell me, what is someone as gorgeous as yourself doing with one of these critters?" Edited May 2, 2015 by Cutcobra
Khorne Posted May 3, 2015 Posted May 3, 2015 "So, you are one of the fabled Heroicans, then? Should have figured it out. Maybe one day we will come to your city, then, but it sounds to me there is a lot of competition for fortune and glory there already. Salmanda, on the other hand, seems to be entrenched in wealth - even the roofs are made of gold here!" Eric shrugged and replied in his usual arrogant way. "Meh, I wouldn't really call most of Heroica competition. Lots of idiots and screw-ups among them." The Nord then noticed Sarge signaling him to leave. With a wide grin, he nodded towards the Werelioness. "See you around, kitty-kat." Eric then followed Sarge as they left the district. "Wanna go see if we can find her there? We aint gonna get to the beach by mornin lads anyway."[/font] [/font] A look of disappointment came to Eric's face, he really wanted to hit the beach now. Eric sighed. "Yeah, yeah, whatever. Let's go find that pious runaway bitch."
Zepher Posted May 3, 2015 Posted May 3, 2015 "Don't think we'll be welcome to the palace quite yet, but I'm headed that way myself anyway."
Pyrovisionary Posted May 3, 2015 Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) "Don't think we'll be welcome to the palace quite yet, but I'm headed that way myself anyway." Sarge shrugs, taking Boomingham's comment with slight indignation. After a few chews of his tobacco he spits it out into some shrubbery and replies to Boomingham; "If you'e going that way anyway Boomers, you can see if she's there. Aint as if she's gonna put up a fight is she. Me n' Eric can check out the souk, should be some great deals at this time of night." A look of disappointment came to Eric's face, he really wanted to hit the beach now. Eric sighed. "Yeah, yeah, whatever. Let's go find that pious runaway bitch." He pops another piece of tobacco into his mouth and snarls at Eric "Would you stop your moaning lad, she's part of the job. Trying me best so that we can earn ourselves a name round here and get round to doin what we wanna do." Sarge angrily walks off to the sanctuary to see if there was anything there, grumbling curses on the way Edited May 3, 2015 by Pyrovisionary
Zepher Posted May 3, 2015 Posted May 3, 2015 Boomingham glances at Eric. "You sticking with grumpy peg leg over there, or you want to see some of the nicer bits of the city?" Boomingham marches off towards the Palace District.
Sandy Posted May 3, 2015 Author Posted May 3, 2015 After a pause he sighs deeply and leans on the palm tree, chewing on the tobacco. He idly looks over his shoulder, raising his eyebrows before making a grab at both of the birds on the flower beds. The blue bird resisted Sarge's grasp so much it snapped its neck. At least Sarge got a meat lump out of it. The white bird let itself be caught peacefully, so it seemed that Sarge had discovered the Angel-crested Cockatoo. "Chingaling-ling!" "Sure kiddo, you can come with us and you'll see us defeat some terror inducing beasts of the wild! " "Yaaay! Then I can tell mommy and daddy about all the pherocious phoes I've phelled!" Heckz ran up to Ezra. "AS A MATTER OF FACT! I just overheard these people talking about 'doing it tonight' and 'before the rich wanker catches wind of us'. At first I thought they were going to kill them, but they are clearly one of those monster loving psychos. They are a plague, if you ask me." "Aha! Caught in the act!" Ezra summoned the ogre guard to take the two activists into custody. "Not fair! We only wanted to do the right thing!" "This place is a den of evil! They even kept my uncle Hoptet captive here a couple years back, dragged him all the way from the Mistland Jungles because they thought he was a gorilla! You should boycott this place, not endorse it!" "Yeah! And remember that fur is murder!!!" The zookeeper turned to Heckz. "Thank you, sir! Your testimony allowed us to finally catch the culprits. Master Marmaduc will be most pleased! Come back some other day, and he will meet you to thank you in person, as I promised." Subquest "Deactivating the Activists" is successful! The party's influence is increased! "Hmpf! Some hero you are, Heckz... Who knows what they will do to those poor kids!" "Hello there, pretty. Tell me, what is someone as gorgeous as yourself doing with one of these critters?" The ginger woman watched the commotion, shaking her head. "Those poor misguided children... How else could we study these wondrous creatures up close if not by caging them? I am Professor Fauna, researcher of wildlife at the Croman University. Unfortunately, my studies have hit a dead-end..." Discovered a new subquest! Specifying the Species Assignment: “I have come to study rare animal species that have been rumored to prowl around Salmanda. However, I am still missing vital information about three beasts that live in dangerous areas. If you could procure their statistics for me, I would be able to complete my studies here.” ~Professor Fauna of the Croman University Reward: “I will give you my Scholastic Spectacles, which provide information about your foes before you engage with them.” Basilisk Carcinos Floraphant Location: Marmaduc's Menagerie, Luxor Dunes Time: Evening of the First Day Influence: 2 Subquests: Missing Sister Assignment: “Hmm, I wonder where Aunt Esther disappeared all of a sudden…” ~Periwinkle Reward: ??? Family Reunion Assignment: “Our phamily came to visit this city all the way phrom the Pharphar Island. Unphortunately I phirst lost sight oph my husband and then my son ran ophph. Please help me phind them bephore anything bad happens to them!” ~Nephri Mimphish, a Pharpharian tourist Reward: “I can give you this book I’ve been reading on the trip, ‘Phiphty Shades oph Bley’.” Abolish the Black Market Assignment: “The shady black market dealers prowling the Souk area by night have been seriously hampering our sales. The Sun Guards have arrested many, but new ones keep budding up. The head of the snake must be cut off in order to end it once and for all, so we ask you to find the person recruiting these dealers, finish him off and bring us proof that you did.” ~Merchants of the Souk Reward: Increase the haggling rate at the markets in the Souk. Mystery Meat Assignment: “Want to know the secret ingredient of my delicious kebabs? It is meat, of course – any kind I can get my hands on. If you can act as my provider, I’d be most grateful.” ~Kabob, owner of the Kebab Stall Reward: “One gold for every lump of meat you bring me, and all the kebabs you can eat for free.” Where the Wild Things Are Assignment: “Those accursed animal rights activists struck Marmaduc’s Menagerie again, releasing five rare creatures from their cages. Instead of running into the wild, the animals fled to the city. Please help me find them or the boss will feed me to the crocodiles! All five of them bear intricate brands.” ~Istaban, zookeeper at the Menagerie Reward: “If you can find all five of them, I’ll give you this rare Fenghuang Incense.” Abran Firefox Angel-crested Cockatoo Flower-tailed Flying Squirrel Mistarian Grey Panther Pearl Sea Porpoise Big Love Assignment: “There is nothing I, Rex the Rhinotaur, dare not face – except the wrath of my wife Rhiannon. I did something that pissed her off and she stomped away. Can you find her and do something to appease her anger?” ~Rex the Rhinotaur, the Mighty Mercenary Reward: “My mercenary services for as long as you stay in Salmanda, free of charge.” Bring flowers Take out to eat Buy something nice Game of Life and Death Assignment: “This game called Decamon, it’s so addictive! I need to play just one more match, then I will stop phor good, honest!” ~Shariph Mimphish, a Pharpharian gambler Reward: “I will bet my priced Decamodiphier in the match.” *FAILED!* Bored to Tears Assignment: “These caged animals are all so boring! I want to see them in action. I know! You can take me to the Dunes and show me how you phight some mean buggers. That’d be cool!” ~Phred Mimphish, a Pharpharian rascal Reward: “Iph you do this phor me, I’ll spread the word on how cool you are to the other kids in the city.” Deactivate the Activists Assignment: “Recently some animal rights activists have been setting few of the animals at the Menagerie loose. All hints resulting in the capture of the activists are much appreciated.” ~Ezra, zookeeper at the Menagerie Reward: “An audience with Marmaduc himself, so he can express his gratitude.” *SUCCESSFUL!* Specifying the Species Assignment: “I have come to study rare animal species that have been rumored to prowl around Salmanda. However, I am still missing vital information about three beasts that live in dangerous areas. If you could procure their statistics for me, I would be able to complete my studies here.” ~Professor Fauna of the Croman University Reward: “I will give you my Scholastic Spectacles, which provide information about your foes before you engage with them.” Basilisk Carcinos Floraphant
Cutcobra Posted May 3, 2015 Posted May 3, 2015 "Yeah! And remember that fur is murder!!!" "Murder and stylish. Don't you forget!" Heckz smiles for real as the activists are taken away. The zookeeper turned to Heckz. "Thank you, sir! Your testimony allowed us to finally catch the culprits. Master Marmaduc will be most pleased! Come back some other day, and he will meet you to thank you in person, as I promised." "Does tomorrow work?" "Hmpf! Some hero you are, Heckz... Who knows what they will do to those poor kids!" "Hopefully skin them alive. These beast lovers are much more abominable than the actual beasts." The ginger woman watched the commotion, shaking her head. "Those poor misguided children... How else could we study these wondrous creatures up close if not by caging them? I am Professor Fauna, researcher of wildlife at the Croman University. Unfortunately, my studies have hit a dead-end..." "For you, darling, I'd do anything. Do you have any idea of where these creatures are?" After that, Heckz walks to the man with a black hat. "These ecologists, am I right? They should be caged just as all these insects."
Khorne Posted May 3, 2015 Posted May 3, 2015 Boomingham glances at Eric. "You sticking with grumpy peg leg over there, or you want to see some of the nicer bits of the city?" Boomingham marches off towards the Palace District. "I'll stick with old Jon here for now, seeing as we're probably going to check out the Souk next. Who knows what folk are there at night, if it might come to bashing skulls, it's better to be with two", Eric said. "Besides, I doubt I can be of much assistance to you in dealing with the Rhino situation." The Nord grinned and shrugged. "I'm just not that much of a diplomat like you are" Eric follows Sarge to the Sanctuary first.
Sandy Posted May 4, 2015 Author Posted May 4, 2015 Sarge angrily walks off to the sanctuary to see if there was anything there, grumbling curses on the way Sarge and Eric decided to check the Sanctuary next. It was a bleak, nondescript shrine where homeless beggars apparently took shelter for the night. A worn-out looking priest came to greet them. "Blessings of the Angel Ophaniel upon you. Are you here to seek a resting place or spiritual guidance?" A depressed man muttered on the floor near the priest. "You can make a fortune in Salmanda - what a load of megablocks! All I've got is this straw hat and the clothes on my back..." Boomingham marches off towards the Palace District. QM Note: I'll take you to the Palace District after work, since I need to edit some pictures first. "Does tomorrow work?" "Any day you have the time. I will remember you. Just come between midday and evening." "For you, darling, I'd do anything. Do you have any idea of where these creatures are?" "Not specifically, but Basilisks dwell in the sand, while the Carcinos is a water-bound creature, and Floraphants hide in deep jungles where they blend in." After that, Heckz walks to the man with a black hat."These ecologists, am I right? They should be caged just as all these insects." "Meh, don't know and don't care."
Khorne Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 Eric surveyed the derelict place and the souls it harbored with a demeaning look of contempt. With only half an ear he was following the priest's welcome. "Blessings of the Angel Ophaniel upon you. Are you here to seek a resting place or spiritual guidance?" "Angel Ophaniel? Can't say I ever heard of him," Eric scoffed. "Are these wretched beings truly so forlorn not even the gods give a shit about them any more? Is that why they send an angel, some deity's errand boy, to 'protect' these people." The Nord shook his head. These people's demeanor sickened him. Instead of trying to get out of their run-down situation they just sat here, doing nothing, accepting their miserable lot. They put their last hopes in the gods, who seemingly couldn't care less. Eric rolled his eyes. He didn't quite fully understand the relation of an 'angel' to a 'god' for the concept was alien to him. Still, he had some notions and in his mind an angel was nothing but a wannabe god. A failure. Not good enough to be the real thing. Sorry cases. A depressed man muttered on the floor near the priest. "You can make a fortune in Salmanda - what a load of megablocks! All I've got is this straw hat and the clothes on my back..." Eric raised an eyebrow at the man's statement, but decided it'd be best to keep his mouth shut. The Heroes' needed a good reputation in Salmanda. Again, he shook his head and snarled. "The man is right," Eric mused, "all he has are indeed his clothes. If he had a spine, then he might've made a fortune here." Finally, Eric opened his mouth and spoke, bringing forth only a few words, said in a bitter tone: "Ain't these a sorry lot, priest." "They might as well crawl into a gutter and die."
Sandy Posted May 4, 2015 Author Posted May 4, 2015 It was night when Boomingham arrived to the better parts of the city, with the Floral Square at its center. Almagesta's Palace loomed ahead, beyond the ornate wall. The Marigold Hotel was a tall, white building to the right, while there were some boutiques to the left, all closed for the day. Only a few people remained at the square anymore, including some Sisters of Danab and a band of musicians packing up their instruments at the performance stage next to the hotel. The musicians strangely talked in unison. "Another slow evening behind us. When will we ever gain popularity? Or should we just give up?" What would Boomingham do? Location: Floral Square, Palace District Time: Midnight of the First Day Influence: 2 Subquests: Missing Sister Assignment: “Hmm, I wonder where Aunt Esther disappeared all of a sudden…” ~Periwinkle Reward: ??? Family Reunion Assignment: “Our phamily came to visit this city all the way phrom the Pharphar Island. Unphortunately I phirst lost sight oph my husband and then my son ran ophph. Please help me phind them bephore anything bad happens to them!” ~Nephri Mimphish, a Pharpharian tourist Reward: “I can give you this book I’ve been reading on the trip, ‘Phiphty Shades oph Bley’.” Abolish the Black Market Assignment: “The shady black market dealers prowling the Souk area by night have been seriously hampering our sales. The Sun Guards have arrested many, but new ones keep budding up. The head of the snake must be cut off in order to end it once and for all, so we ask you to find the person recruiting these dealers, finish him off and bring us proof that you did.” ~Merchants of the Souk Reward: Increase the haggling rate at the markets in the Souk. Mystery Meat Assignment: “Want to know the secret ingredient of my delicious kebabs? It is meat, of course – any kind I can get my hands on. If you can act as my provider, I’d be most grateful.” ~Kabob, owner of the Kebab Stall Reward: “One gold for every lump of meat you bring me, and all the kebabs you can eat for free.” Where the Wild Things Are Assignment: “Those accursed animal rights activists struck Marmaduc’s Menagerie again, releasing five rare creatures from their cages. Instead of running into the wild, the animals fled to the city. Please help me find them or the boss will feed me to the crocodiles! All five of them bear intricate brands.” ~Istaban, zookeeper at the Menagerie Reward: “If you can find all five of them, I’ll give you this rare Fenghuang Incense.” Abran Firefox Angel-crested Cockatoo Flower-tailed Flying Squirrel Mistarian Grey Panther Pearl Sea Porpoise Big Love Assignment: “There is nothing I, Rex the Rhinotaur, dare not face – except the wrath of my wife Rhiannon. I did something that pissed her off and she stomped away. Can you find her and do something to appease her anger?” ~Rex the Rhinotaur, the Mighty Mercenary Reward: “My mercenary services for as long as you stay in Salmanda, free of charge.” Bring flowers Take out to eat Buy something nice Game of Life and Death Assignment: “This game called Decamon, it’s so addictive! I need to play just one more match, then I will stop phor good, honest!” ~Shariph Mimphish, a Pharpharian gambler Reward: “I will bet my priced Decamodiphier in the match.” *FAILED!* Bored to Tears Assignment: “These caged animals are all so boring! I want to see them in action. I know! You can take me to the Dunes and show me how you phight some mean buggers. That’d be cool!” ~Phred Mimphish, a Pharpharian rascal Reward: “Iph you do this phor me, I’ll spread the word on how cool you are to the other kids in the city.” Deactivate the Activists Assignment: “Recently some animal rights activists have been setting few of the animals at the Menagerie loose. All hints resulting in the capture of the activists are much appreciated.” ~Ezra, zookeeper at the Menagerie Reward: “An audience with Marmaduc himself, so he can express his gratitude.” *SUCCESSFUL!* Specifying the Species Assignment: “I have come to study rare animal species that have been rumored to prowl around Salmanda. However, I am still missing vital information about three beasts that live in dangerous areas. If you could procure their statistics for me, I would be able to complete my studies here.” ~Professor Fauna of the Croman University Reward: “I will give you my Scholastic Spectacles, which provide information about your foes before you engage with them.” Basilisk Carcinos Floraphant "Angel Ophaniel? Can't say I ever heard of him," Eric scoffed. "Are these wretched beings truly so forlorn not even the gods give a shit about them any more? Is that why they send an angel, some deity's errand boy, to 'protect' these people." The priest walked to the statue of the angel, and began recounting the angel's story - whether Eric wanted to hear it or not. "A thousand years ago, the War of the Sun and the Moon tore asunder both the earth and the heavens above. Many angels fell from Ennoc's grace during that troubled time, and Ophaniel was one of them. But he did not fall because he hated the god, no. He abandoned the heavens because he loved mortalkind too much. He could not bear to see them suffer, so he descended into the earth and began taking care of the weak and the needy. That is why Ophaniel did not turn black like the other Fallen, but he became known as the 'Grey Angel'. This Sanctuary is one of the many he founded all over the world. Where he lies now is unknown to us, but his spirit and memory linger on in this place." "Ain't these a sorry lot, priest." "These people do not need your pity or your distain, traveller. They need help. The Sanctuary provides people with basic necessities - a shelter for the night and some food given to by the charitable traders of the city. You, too, can rest here for free and depart with Ophaniel's blessing. The Sanctuary is only open from evening to the morning, though."
Pyrovisionary Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) Sarge listens to the priest, before quietly murmuring "We'll take the blessing then leave ya be." Edited May 4, 2015 by Pyrovisionary
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