Cutcobra Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 Heckz looks at the other heroes and suspected they didn't really want to fight. He really wanted a cheap heady perfume though, and he was sure that the other two had fleeing skills like him. He looked at the other heroes with a look that said 'I act like I eat fat-free food but I just ate a kebab' even though he actually meant to it to say 'I'm gonna kill these Bs who's with me?'
Sandy Posted May 24, 2015 Author Posted May 24, 2015 "Shall we see what the hotel is like?" he asks with a twinkle in his eye, leading the way indoors. Boomingham and Periwinkle walked back to the Palace District. It was afternoon when they entered the Marigold Hotel, where they were greeted by a sour-looking elven receptionist. "Good afternoon. I am Mistress Lavender, the proprietress of this establishment, and I am sorry to inform you that we only serve the most upstanding and noble citizens - and you are not among them. Good day!" Getting serviced at the Marigold Hotel requires 7 influence. "Can we go find some place where we aren't treated like dirt, Sir Boomingham? I am getting awfully tired..." Location: Marigold Hotel, Palace District Time: Afternoon of the Second Day Influence: 3 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. Kill or arrest Ashanti and her goons Report to the Sun Guards or the Royal Rainbow Knights 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.” *SUCCESSFUL!* 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 Straw to Gold Assignment: “I travelled to Salmanda to find riches, but I ended up as a beggar with nothing but this straw hat. If only I could somehow turn it into gold…” ~Brown, beggar at the Sanctuary Reward: “If you really can do it, then I’ll give you half of the profit.” Pot Calling Kettle Black Assignment: “One of our members, the Black Scorpion Knight, is out drinking and gambling again. He is bringing shame to the whole guard, and we are afraid we have to banish him soon if he continues to disobey. If you could somehow persuade him to quit the habit and return to his duty, we would be spared a lot of trouble.” ~Azure Eagle Knight of the Royal Rainbow Guard Reward: “If you help our order, we can arrange you a meeting with the Almagesta herself.” Expose the affair between Green Baboon Knight and Violet Wolf Knight Expose Crimson Bear Knight’s abuse of the people of the Slums Expose Azure Eagle Knight’s connection with the Black Market Pick Your Poison Assignment: “I pay well for any rare venoms you bring my way. I would search for them myself, but my poor back is not what it used to be…” ~Cobra Priest Djuvali Reward: “Gold depending on what venom I receive.” Ouroboros Venom – Luxor Dunes – 100 gold Golden Scorpion Venom – Shipwreck Shore – 500 gold Enki Venom – Kalakita Bog – 1000 gold Missing a Beat Assignment: “We have arrived to Salmanda to make our music known to the rich and the powerful, but for some reason we have so far not left the impression we wanted. We are tired of playing to a scarce audience evening after evening, so we wonder if someone could help us find the right groove. Do you know any musical experts?” ~Awareness of Ul’damahr Reward: “We will give you this Encore Plectrum to you as a token of our gratitude.” Sarge plays it cool. "We're here for our top quality banter innit mates" He grins sheepishly at Heckz and Eric "Me mate Eric here, who's a bit of a ledge, suggested we go for a cheeky nandos, and I thought, Top, let's smash it, but the Nandos has to be extra cheeky so we thought we'd get it from a fine purveyor of goods such as yourselves." He grins at the woman "Just looking for a cup of sugar, aint we. Kind neighbour. Or scrolls. Or what me n' Eric bought last night if you got it already." he pauses to smile again, then continues "And lower prices, for such informed, valued, customers like us." he smirks at the woman, sneering slightly. "We want everything at reduced prices. Seventy five percent off, to be exact. After that we'll probably kil-KISS you. Yes, kiss you for your generosity." "We intend no harm. Just checking to see if we might get the goods we bought somewhat earlier?", Eric said calmly, trying to defuse the situation. No way he wanted a fight here, not this time. "I really don't care if your enterprise is legal or not. We all have to make our money somehow." "I told you to return to me by night, you fools! Did you honestly think you could bargain with...?" "Shush! Patience is a virtue, so you three have been very naughty boys. Now that you have found our hiding place, I cannot let you leave alive and spread word of it. Any last words?" The golem thug raised his club, the sniper on top of the crates loaded her crossbow, and the black market dealer produced a curved sword. Now was the heroes' last chance to avoid a fight.
Pyrovisionary Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 "I told you to return to me by night, you fools! Did you honestly think you could bargain with...?" "Yeah, we did sonny Jim. We're the best equipped mercs in this entire city, we've saved civilizations, killed every terror imaginable, destroyed monuments for financial gain. So shut your arrogant whore mouth, If you'd be so kind lad. If it weren't for your lovely boss right here I'd gut ya and your 'Edgy' skull mask." "Shush! Patience is a virtue, so you three have been very naughty boys. Now that you have found our hiding place, I cannot let you leave alive and spread word of it. Any last words?" "Don't listen to the dumb blonde" Jon hesitates, correcting himself "Not you Eric. We're not gonna tell anyone about this, trust us. We wanna to see you lot in business, cos we love black market products. Don't we?"
Cutcobra Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 (edited) "Shush! Patience is a virtue, so you three have been very naughty boys. Now that you have found our hiding place, I cannot let you leave alive and spread word of it. Any last words?" "Yes. Orange is the new black, so get on trend please. Now, Mistress Assanti, it's time for your last words. I think I might even replace you since 'Mistress' goes along the lines of my possible future job." "Don't listen to the dumb blonde" Jon hesitates, correcting himself "Not you Eric. We're not gonna tell anyone about this, trust us. We wanna to see you lot in business, cos we love black market products. Don't we?" This time, Heckz understood he was being insulted. "Oh, I didn't know you were blonde before. It's really hard to see beyond those grey hairs and wrinkles. I also didn't know you talked in third person." Edited May 24, 2015 by Cutcobra
Pyrovisionary Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 (edited) An idea pops into Jon's head. He smirks smugly. "Aight then fuckwits. I'd commend my soul to any god that can find it, but you idiots ain't gonna kill us." There was a pause, With that, he flees, indicating that Eric and heckz do the same, before chucking a sleep bomb back into the warehouse (out of combat) and sniggering. Edited May 25, 2015 by Pyrovisionary
Zepher Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 "Much agreed," says Boomingham. "Shall we try the resort?" Walking out of the hotel in a huff Boomingham stumbles and nearly trips over the mustached man with a red cap on. "My apologies, my good sir. How do you do? Lord Lawrence Boomingham," he says in way of introduction.
Cutcobra Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 "Bye boos. Hope you change to orange once you get out of prison." With a grin, he flees the scene.
Sandy Posted May 25, 2015 Author Posted May 25, 2015 The black market gangsters did not take the heroes' insults lightly. "Bring me their heads!!!" With that, he flees, indicating that Eric and heckz do the same, before chucking a sleep bomb back into the warehouse (out of combat) and sniggering. The heroes all managed to evade the guards and escape the building unharmed. Sarge had no time to dig for a bomb from his bag-of-holding, though, for the guards were hot on their heels. They had to leave the Slums for the time being, but which direction would they run to? "Much agreed," says Boomingham. "Shall we try the resort?" Walking out of the hotel in a huff Boomingham stumbles and nearly trips over the mustached man with a red cap on. "My apologies, my good sir. How do you do? Lord Lawrence Boomingham," he says in way of introduction. The two wealthy and highborn men that Boomingham had run into glanced at him in distain before walking on. "Bah, tourists!" "Tsch! Indeed..." "Don't mind them, sir. Nobility is like that towards us commoners everywhere in the world... Umm, no offense."
Pyrovisionary Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) Ooc: Sarge is one of the only permanently hastened characters in the game and he, "doesn't have time" I demand a DC15 dexterity check! Edited May 25, 2015 by Pyrovisionary
Zepher Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 "Not nobility everywhere. Just more places than you'd hope." Boomingham leads his companion to the Beach Resort.
Cutcobra Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 Heckz patiently waits for Sandy to reconsider and make the sleep bomb work since Sarge is hastened for Sarge's say on where to go next.
Sandy Posted May 26, 2015 Author Posted May 26, 2015 Ooc: Sarge is one of the only permanently hastened characters in the game and he, "doesn't have time" I demand a DC15 dexterity check! QM Note: You are fleeing, so if you stop for anything, you will get into a battle. Other QMs might approve it, but I am not a fan of performing battle actions outside of a battle.
Pyrovisionary Posted May 26, 2015 Posted May 26, 2015 QM Note: You are fleeing, so if you stop for anything, you will get into a battle. Other QMs might approve it, but I am not a fan of performing battle actions outside of a battle. Ooc: I was only joking, top banter. Sarge makes a run for the holy district - The temple of Danab in particular - Hopefully the Vindicators would remember them as allies.
Zepher Posted May 26, 2015 Posted May 26, 2015 OoC: Just be happy Sandy didn't make you use the bomb to no effect. He had me waste a powerful bomb in 66 by having Baba "deflect it" since it was out of battle, but still made me use it up.
Khorne Posted May 26, 2015 Posted May 26, 2015 OOC: Argh, damn it! I better've not lose gold I paid in advance for my items . I have a weekend of bad internet connection and then this happens . "Damn it," Eric cursed as he sped out of the safehouse. Hopefully, the party would still be able to come back later. Even though the black merchants might be off limit now, he'd still want to pay the magic shop a visit. "Ain't you the diplomatic man, Sarge", he grinned as he ran beside the hobbling, peg-legged old man.
Cutcobra Posted May 26, 2015 Posted May 26, 2015 Heckz follows Sarge. "By the way, I've got a meeting with someone very important and if I can I want to check it out. Also, I can get the book from the ugly fish and give meat to the ugly bird. That way I am, I mean, we are VIPs around here. That means something... I think."
Sandy Posted May 26, 2015 Author Posted May 26, 2015 OoC: Just be happy Sandy didn't make you use the bomb to no effect. He had me waste a powerful bomb in 66 by having Baba "deflect it" since it was out of battle, but still made me use it up. QM Note: If heroes can use cheap tactics, the villains can too. Lesson learned? "Not nobility everywhere. Just more places than you'd hope." Boomingham leads his companion to the Beach Resort. "Umm, remember that I should be reporting our findings to Revered Aunt Ovelia every day? I can go on my own, if you do not want to escort me. I can probably get some rest somewhere in the Holy District, if you want to move on to the dunes. I got enough sand in my clothes from yesterday, as it is." OOC: Argh, damn it! I better've not lose gold I paid in advance for my items . I have a weekend of bad internet connection and then this happens . QM Note: You think you can infiltrate the black market hiding place, insult and threaten them, and still expect them to provide you with items? Sure... The heroes fled all the way to the Holy District before they managed to lose their pursuers. It was afternoon when they reached the Temple of Danab, where a familiar family was waiting for them. "Hey! That's the cool guy phrom yesterday!" "Whelp! And the scary phellow I ran into!" "There you are! We were wondering iph you will ever show up! Thank you phor phetching these two runaways and making them come back to me. Now we can continue our holiday together as a phamily. Here, take this book that I promised you. I am sure you will phind it... entertaining." Nephri Mimphish held out a book with garish pink covers. Fifty Shades of Bley (Allows choosing the Harlot as a job class upon reaching Level 30.) Subquest "Family Reunion" is successful! The heroes' influence has increased! Location: Temple of Danab, Holy District Time: Afternoon of the Second Day Influence: 4 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’.” *SUCCESSFUL!* 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. Kill or arrest Ashanti and her goons Report to the Sun Guards or the Royal Rainbow Knights 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.” *SUCCESSFUL!* 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 Straw to Gold Assignment: “I travelled to Salmanda to find riches, but I ended up as a beggar with nothing but this straw hat. If only I could somehow turn it into gold…” ~Brown, beggar at the Sanctuary Reward: “If you really can do it, then I’ll give you half of the profit.” Pot Calling Kettle Black Assignment: “One of our members, the Black Scorpion Knight, is out drinking and gambling again. He is bringing shame to the whole guard, and we are afraid we have to banish him soon if he continues to disobey. If you could somehow persuade him to quit the habit and return to his duty, we would be spared a lot of trouble.” ~Azure Eagle Knight of the Royal Rainbow Guard Reward: “If you help our order, we can arrange you a meeting with the Almagesta herself.” Expose the affair between Green Baboon Knight and Violet Wolf Knight Expose Crimson Bear Knight’s abuse of the people of the Slums Expose Azure Eagle Knight’s connection with the Black Market Pick Your Poison Assignment: “I pay well for any rare venoms you bring my way. I would search for them myself, but my poor back is not what it used to be…” ~Cobra Priest Djuvali Reward: “Gold depending on what venom I receive.” Ouroboros Venom – Luxor Dunes – 100 gold Golden Scorpion Venom – Shipwreck Shore – 500 gold Enki Venom – Kalakita Bog – 1000 gold Missing a Beat Assignment: “We have arrived to Salmanda to make our music known to the rich and the powerful, but for some reason we have so far not left the impression we wanted. We are tired of playing to a scarce audience evening after evening, so we wonder if someone could help us find the right groove. Do you know any musical experts?” ~Awareness of Ul’damahr Reward: “We will give you this Encore Plectrum to you as a token of our gratitude.”
Cutcobra Posted May 26, 2015 Posted May 26, 2015 Heckz quickly takes the book before anyone else. As the soon to be pleasure master looks at the book, his expression shows that of an ambitious one. The type of ambition a sane person would probably not want to mess with, and possibly the only time Heckz actually looks creepy. His smile fades away as he looks back at the family of pharpharians. "Thanks hun. Now do me a favor and get your dowdy, horrendous, disgraceful selves out of my sight before my eyes melt away into nothingness." That;s what he would have said if he did not care about his hard earned influence. Instead, he said: "Thank you. Please enjoy your stay." He broke the fake smile and turned to the other heroes. "Where to next?"
Khorne Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 Eric shrugged. "I've no idea what to do here. Only influential people can reap the benefits of Salmanda, apparently. Maybe we can check out the Palace again so I can switch the teddy bear with the kid." "Or...", Eric started to grin, "we try to head to Shipwreck Shore. Gut some Golden Scorpion, takes its Venom and cash 500 coin, easy as that. Though, we might need to get some sleep first, if that's the plan. The Inn had some cheap beds, if I recall correctly."
Zepher Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 "Weren't we just in the Holy District?" sighs Boomingham. "No, it's fine, I'll go with you. Tell her I don't trust the wolf-headed messiah of the Order, too. And ask her what all the smoke and mirrors with Sister Easter was too. Wouldn't you?"
Pyrovisionary Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Sarge shrugs at Eric's suggestion, stil panting slightly after the long run. "Nah, take to long - tomorrow. For now, let's go to the palace district, then the souk, then the port or even dunes."
Cutcobra Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 "I don't know. I need my beauty sleep between all those areas. By beauty sleep I mean normal sleep to you, but mine is beautiful by default. We could also tell some guards about the Orange Market or whatever it's called and be better known among the locals. Those thugs looked like they had some sweet loot though..." Heckz follows Sarge to the palace district.
Sandy Posted May 28, 2015 Author Posted May 28, 2015 QM Note: I had another busy day today, but I'll update tomorrow straight after work.
Sandy Posted May 29, 2015 Author Posted May 29, 2015 "Weren't we just in the Holy District?" sighs Boomingham. "No, it's fine, I'll go with you. Tell her I don't trust the wolf-headed messiah of the Order, too. And ask her what all the smoke and mirrors with Sister Easter was too. Wouldn't you?" "Yeah, but I thought you remembered why we were here in the first place. But thank you, Sir Boomingham. You have been kinder to me than any man of Heroica I've met thus far." Evening had fallen when the two made it back to the Temple of Danab. Sisters were pouring out of the temple, for the Conclave had ended for the day, and many of the sisters wanted to stretch their legs. It seemed many were accomodated elsewhere, too, since there was not enough room in the temple for all the hundreds of women to sleep in. Periwinkle asked the Vindicators by the gate for Revered Aunt Ovelia. She soon came to greet them by the doorway. "There you are, novice. I was beginning to fear something had happened to you. I see you lost most of your entourage, at least." "They wanted to explore the city more. But I don't think we should discuss out in the open like this any more than this." "Of course not. Come on in, novice, and tell me everything you have seen today. The Conclave is stuck in the rut, so I need something to push myself ahead... Thank you, Sir Boomingham, for escorting Novice Periwinkle to me. You may wait for her out here, if you will. We should be done in a matter of hours." The Revered Aunt disappeared inside the temple with Periwinkle. Two more Sisters were lingering in the vicinity, eyeing at Boomingham suspiciously. Sarge shrugs at Eric's suggestion, stil panting slightly after the long run. "Nah, take to long - tomorrow. For now, let's go to the palace district, then the souk, then the port or even dunes." The Palace District was filled with noise in the evening, for the Awareness of Ul'damahr was playing again. Their music was loud, screeching and monotonous, scaring away everyone but a select few. "WOOHOO!""We should be going, dear. It is way past your bedtime.""WAAH! Not yet!"A familiar trio of Sisters was among the listeners as well."Oh, look who it is! Come to enjoy this... umm, fine musical number? Tehehe!""I regret that I just ate.""Now I really need a drink!"
Zepher Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 Boomingham smiles at Peri as she disappears into the temple, hoping she'll remember to ask his questions. He then turns to the other two Aunts and bows deeply. "Hello there, sisters. How are you this glorious evening? My name is Sir Lawrence Boomingham. Would you happen to know if there's any accommodations in the Holy District for a friendly soul such as myself?"
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