Sandy Posted May 29, 2015 Author 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?" "¡A sí! There is el Sanctuario nearby, I heard everyone is welcome to stay there for free." "Sister Pilar, can you not see this gentleman is a knight. Surely he would not sleep among beggars and rogues! You should try the Marigold Hotel over at the..." The masked sister nudged her companion in haste. "Perdóname, Sister Joan is poco loco! You don't want to go to the 'otel, Señor! It is too fancy for a guerrero such as yourself!" "Oh, right..." The other sister blushed.
Zepher Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 "A knight, and a King to boot, but it doesn't mean I don't get my hands dirty sometimes." Boomingham grins. "How are the proceedings going for you ladies? Bored senseless yet?"
Pyrovisionary Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 Sarge smiles at the Eubrican sisters "Eya ladies, how's Salamanda?"
Khorne Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 Eric winced at the noise the "musicians" were producing. "That's almost as crappy as this filthy bear," he mused as he held the teddy bear out in front of him, plain in sight for all to see. He shook his head. "I wonder who'll want this piece of crap."
Cutcobra Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) "Oh, look who it is! Come to enjoy this... umm, fine musical number? Tehehe!" "Actual, my Sassy, Boo-ming-hun mentioned these abominal abominations are aware that they are terrible. They need a beautiful music teacher and perhaps you could do them a favor? It would make Aunt Ovelia's little group look more generous..." After this, he puts covers his ears with his hands. He notices a small little flower-tailed animal and grabs it. Capes with flowers and pelts are all the rage in spring. He sees the two werelions in front of him and nervously smiles. "I sincerely hope this critter isn't yours..." Edited May 30, 2015 by Cutcobra
Sandy Posted May 31, 2015 Author Posted May 31, 2015 "A knight, and a King to boot, but it doesn't mean I don't get my hands dirty sometimes." Boomingham grins. "How are the proceedings going for you ladies? Bored senseless yet?" "Oh, a king you say? Of what nation, might I inquire? I hail from Drandora, myself, and I am close friends with Lady Diana, the sister of the king." "El Conclavio has been muy interesante, to say the least. Sister Verdra and Sister Ovelia are both opciones viables for the next Eldest, but there seems to be a caballo negro in the race. Or should I say lobo blanco..." Sarge smiles at the Eubrican sisters "Eya ladies, how's Salamanda?" "Eh, not up to its reputation, I should say. My back is killing me from all the sitting we have had to do!" "You cannot believe how much noise half a hundred women can make when crammed into one enclosed space! I can't wait to be back in the traquility of the woods with the girls again! Why can't they just see the most sensible choice and vote Revered Sister Ovelia as the new Eldest?!" Eric winced at the noise the "musicians" were producing. "That's almost as crappy as this filthy bear," he mused as he held the teddy bear out in front of him, plain in sight for all to see. "Hey, that's Mr. Snugglywuggly! Give it back, you thief!!!" "Calm yourself, dear. I am sure this... uh, gentleman just found it to return it to you. Please, can you accept this Riche Perfume as a payment for my son's teddy bear? I splurged all the gold I had left on it, so it should cover any trouble you might have had in acquiring the bear." The noble woman wrinkled her nose. "You could use a whiff of it, yourself..." "Actual, my Sassy, Boo-ming-hun mentioned these abominal abominations are aware that they are terrible. They need a beautiful music teacher and perhaps you could do them a favor? It would make Aunt Ovelia's little group look more generous..." "My, that is a wonderful idea, Heckzie!" Aunt Hymnessamine marched to the small stage. "Move aside boys, and let me show you how it is done!" "What is the meaning of this?" Aunt Hymnessamine pulled her epic saxophone from her cloaks and began to play a wholly different tune. The people around the square started to clap and dance. After this, he puts covers his ears with his hands. He notices a small little flower-tailed animal and grabs it. Capes with flowers and pelts are all the rage in spring. He sees the two werelions in front of him and nervously smiles."I sincerely hope this critter isn't yours..." As Heckz seized the animal, it became obvious that the creature was the Flower-tailed Flying Squirrel that had been set free from the menagerie. It looked up at Heckz with its big eyes while munching on a flower stalk."Chk chk?"The werelions smirked at Heckz."No. By all means, keep it.""You make a fine pair."
Zepher Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 Boomingham grins. "It's in the high kingdoms. Drandora, you say..." Boomingham scratches his head. "Diana... oh! Mumbasa! You wouldn't happen to know a captain Mumbasa, would you?" asks Boomingham excitedly. "Lobo blanco?" "White wolf," hisses Barty. Boomingham nods savagely and hisses back: "That's what I figured." "What do you think of the white wolf, my dearest?" Boomingham grins charmingly at the masked woman, and it's clear from the gleam in his eye that he's taken a bit of a genuine liking to her.
Pyrovisionary Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 Sarge approaches the WereLions cautiously. "You lot are merc right? One of me men was talking to one of yours at the bar."
Sandy Posted June 1, 2015 Author Posted June 1, 2015 Boomingham grins. "It's in the high kingdoms. Drandora, you say..." Boomingham scratches his head. "Diana... oh! Mumbasa! You wouldn't happen to know a captain Mumbasa, would you?" asks Boomingham excitedly. "I do know Captain Mumbasa of Miranda from the times he has visited the court, of course. And I know every High Kingdom there is, but I do not remember anyone named Boomingham ruling any of them. Care to explain?" "What do you think of the white wolf, my dearest?" Boomingham grins charmingly at the masked woman, and it's clear from the gleam in his eye that he's taken a bit of a genuine liking to her. "¿Oye, you speak Padridian? I would have not known you were so civilized, perdóname. But yes, the Lobo Blanco has give us, how you say it... food for thought." "Of which we should not discuss any further, was it not so, Sister Pilar?" "¡Claro! My apologies, Sir Boomingham, but you are from the Eubrican entourage, so your corazon belongs to Sister Ovelia." Sarge approaches the WereLions cautiously. "You lot are merc right? One of me men was talking to one of yours at the bar." The young werelions looked at each other and grinned. "Mercs? Nah, more like treasure hunters. We call ourselves The Rakshasa." "It was my idea. Cool, huh?"
Zepher Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 "I do know Captain Mumbasa of Miranda from the times he has visited the court, of course. And I know every High Kingdom there is, but I do not remember anyone named Boomingham ruling any of them. Care to explain?" "It's a long tale, so I usually skip it." Boomingham sighs. "But, if you ladies have the time, I don't mind telling it. See, I was a King. Back when the Orcs were pouring down the High Kingdoms, I had a nice little Kingdom not too far north of Ennon. Course, all the Kings of the area were called on to defend it - makes sense, seeing as it was all of our homes. So, we marched on up north to meet the baddies and it turns out I wasn't half bad as a general. My troops liked me well enough and I kept them alive. But there was this one young lad - a wizard, never really liked him and trusted him and in the heat of the battle he turned tail and screwed us all. Big bloody mess. I tried to track him down… and did it too, damn it. But he was a crafty little bastard. He didn't kill me, but he shoved me right off the planet into the void for all of one second, and when I stepped back on to firm soil an odd two hundred forty of fifty years had swam by me. My kingdom was gone, my family dead…" Boomingham shrugs. "So, that's probably why you've never heard of me. Before your time." "¿Oye, you speak Padridian? I would have not known you were so civilized, perdóname. But yes, the Lobo Blanco has give us, how you say it... food for thought." "Of which we should not discuss any further, was it not so, Sister Pilar?" "¡Claro! My apologies, Sir Boomingham, but you are from the Eubrican entourage, so your corazon belongs to Sister Ovelia." "Aye, I understand, got to be careful." Boomingham shrugs. "Wouldn't say my heart belongs to the Sister, hardly know her except that she hides below deck when battles arise and she comes from my home town. And I have to keep her alive. I'll stick happily to that one, but I don't think the selections are fights to the death, so it doesn't much matter to me who wins." He takes out his handkerchief and mops his forehead. "Though perhaps you can enlighten me, seeing as you two are becoming my kind of ladies- well, everyone's acting as if its sink or swim to me if Eubric gets elected oldest aunt, but what bearing does that have? No offense, of course, but I've never really heard of you sisters much other than as healers once in a blue moon, so why does everyone think I'd risk life and limb to get Ovelia elected? Why shouldn't it be greenie or white wolf?"
Khorne Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 "Hey, that's Mr. Snugglywuggly! Give it back, you thief!!!" Eric dangled the bear above the boy's head for a while, before letting the kid grab it. "Who are you calling a thief, you little brat? I got it fair and square from some dirty greenskin over at the slums. I'd wash the filthy bear, if I was you." "Calm yourself, dear. I am sure this... uh, gentleman just found it to return it to you. Please, can you accept this Riche Perfume as a payment for my son's teddy bear? I splurged all the gold I had left on it, so it should cover any trouble you might have had in acquiring the bear." The noble woman wrinkled her nose. "You could use a whiff of it, yourself..." Eric accepted the perfume. He rolled his eyes at the woman's remarks. "That's the scent of a man, woman. If you're more into effeminate dandies smelling like roses, I suggest you hook up with that guy". Eric nudged in Heckz's direction. The Nord then stepped towards the werelions. "You with the red-headed kitty-kat over at the inn? Land any good jobs yet here?"
Cutcobra Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 "What is the meaning of this?" "That's the expert music teacher I hired to help you buttheads out. Maybe you guys could use one of those saxophone thingies or just play the type of music that it plays. It would bring you a lot of audience!" Heckz shouts from afar as tries to see if one of them farts through it's head. "You make a fine pair." Heckz does not take the insult lightly. Especially from a hairy being. "Please. I'm not the one that eats food with my paws and cut it with my teeth. I am pretty sure it has more similarities to you than me. Some could say our haircuts make us look alike, but let's be honest, you can't even pull it off in your dreams." The young werelions looked at each other and grinned. "Mercs? Nah, more like treasure hunters. We call ourselves The Rakshasa." "A weird group name, huh? Looking to cause trouble, eh? Perhaps I should call the Menagerie so they can deal with your kind." He then notices Eric nodding at him while the nord talks to a woman. He interprets this as if the raider is trying to hook him up with rich woman, so he smiles and blows a kiss at her.
Pyrovisionary Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 The young werelions looked at each other and grinned. "Mercs? Nah, more like treasure hunters. We call ourselves The Rakshasa." "It was my idea. Cool, huh?" Sarge's eyes light up with glee. "So what treasure are you lot after here then?"
Sandy Posted June 2, 2015 Author Posted June 2, 2015 Boomingham shrugs. "So, that's probably why you've never heard of me. Before your time." "Though perhaps you can enlighten me, seeing as you two are becoming my kind of ladies- well, everyone's acting as if its sink or swim to me if Eubric gets elected oldest aunt, but what bearing does that have? No offense, of course, but I've never really heard of you sisters much other than as healers once in a blue moon, so why does everyone think I'd risk life and limb to get Ovelia elected? Why shouldn't it be greenie or white wolf?" "A victim of the Void... How tragic! You are lucky to have returned, for there are countless tales of people getting trapped into the beyond for good. I see now how our petty political squabbles bear you little consequence, but it is meaningful to us." "Sí, how we choose our next leader will determine the path our Sisterhood will walk from here on out. Sister Verdra promises stability and tradicion, while Sister Ovelia wants to spread the word of the Mother even further, to lands where they worship Sylvania, Legovia or Mama Yaya as the matron diosa instead. Ulrica, the Lobo Blanco, the one who refuses to call herself 'sister' at all, promises something entirely differente, though, and many are willing to listen to her." "If you want to talk to Ulrica, you can find her at the Marigold Hotel every night. She is the best person to explain how she plans to change the Sisterhood of Danab. Now, if you excuse us, your Majesty, we should be heading to bed ourselves..." The two sisters bid their good nights and walked away. Would Boomingham wait for Periwinkle until the midnight, or leave on his own? Eric dangled the bear above the boy's head for a while, before letting the kid grab it. "Who are you calling a thief, you little brat? I got it fair and square from some dirty greenskin over at the slums. I'd wash the filthy bear, if I was you." Eric accepted the perfume. He rolled his eyes at the woman's remarks. "That's the scent of a man, woman. If you're more into effeminate dandies smelling like roses, I suggest you hook up with that guy". Eric nudged in Heckz's direction. The rich woman was pleased to make the trade, although her son still refused to leave as long as the band was playing. "Woohoo! Listen to this, Mr. Snugglywuggly! This is even better now that the fat lady sings!" "That's the expert music teacher I hired to help you buttheads out. Maybe you guys could use one of those saxophone thingies or just play the type of music that it plays. It would bring you a lot of audience!" The band finished with a bang, and the crowd - that had multiplied during the song - exploded in applause. "That was incredible, Hymn!" "You go, girl!" The members of the Awareness of Ul'damahr bowed deeply to Aunt Hymnessamine. "You showed us the true power of music. We have never felt this much appreciation. Teach us, O Great Songstress!" "Very well, boys. I will play with you every evening as long as I'm here, but after the Conclave at the Temple of the Danab is over, you are on your own. And I want half of the profit we make, deal?" "Whatever you say, Oh Great Songstress!" The band members then turned to the heroes. "Thank you for bringing her to us! Take this plectrum as a token of our gratitude." Encore Plectrum (If the same Battle Song is sung for more than one round in a row, the song’s ether cost for the consecutive rounds is halved; suitable to minstrels; accessory.) Subquest "Missing a Beat" is successful! The party's influence has increased! "A weird group name, huh? Looking to cause trouble, eh? Perhaps I should call the Menagerie so they can deal with your kind." The Nord then stepped towards the werelions. "You with the red-headed kitty-kat over at the inn? Land any good jobs yet here?" Sarge's eyes light up with glee. "So what treasure are you lot after here then?" "Yes, Nalah Firemane is our de-facto leader. We haven't landed anything yet, but we're on the lookout." "Nalah is trying to get us to meet Marmaduc, who is said to be a collector of rare relics - and the richest man around here. Too bad he doesn't accept just anyone into his office..." Party at the Palace District: Eric (Khorne) 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: 297 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), 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 Tools etc.: Riche Perfume (quest item) 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: 176 Equipment: Demonic Greatswords (WP:21, dual strike, Light and Darkness elemental greatsword, Hollow [Potion]), 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, 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 etc.: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Business Card, Mistarian Grey Panther (quest item) John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster, the Super Sleuth and the School Inspector (Cutcobra) 32 year old male human Sorcerer Level 26 *Jinxed Spells at Double Cost* *Darkness Spells Cause Weakened* Power: 38 (26+12) (Spellpower: 48 (26+12+10)) Defense: 0 Health: 34/34 (5+25+4) Ether: 14/37 (5+25+1+5+1) Gold: 525 Equipment: Solemn Dagger (WP: 12, darkness-elemental dagger, 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), 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, 2x Mead, Demeter Bomb, 2x Smoke Bomb, 2x Deadly Venom, 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, Fifty Shades of Bley (Grants holder access to Harlot), Old Teddy (quest item), Flower-tailed Flying Squirrel (quest item), 2x Meat Lump (quest item) Location: Floral Square, Palace District Time: Evening of the Second Day Influence: 5 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.” *SUCCESSFUL!*
Cutcobra Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 "Nalah is trying to get us to meet Marmaduc, who is said to be a collector of rare relics - and the richest man around here. Too bad he doesn't accept just anyone into his office..." "Ha. It seems you kittens are worthless after all. I shall have a personal meeting with the man while you lick your paws, put them over your heads and pretend it's a shower." Heckz haughtily walks over to Vipersace's Boutique.
Zepher Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 Boomingham glances at the temple, and then sits down outside it to wait for Peri. He leans against the building, glancing at the Vindicators to make sure it was alright. Barty pops into existence next to him and hovers, darting back and forth nervously. "Should I be worried?" "About the lobo blanco?" Barty continues to dart around. "I would think so." "Right? Ulrica? Can't be chance, right? That'd be absurd. Rather open of her, though, to use that name around anyone from the Freeport. We already have one wolf-headed messiah to worry about… now looks like the Sisters have one too. Wonder what she's promising them." There's a long pause. "So… what do you think we should do?" There's an even longer pause. Barty stops darting around and hovers right in front of Boomingham's nose instead, making the King go slightly cross eyed. "I don't know, Lawrence. As I've told you probably one hundred times, I am an angel, not a psychic." "I know you claim to be an angel or a demon or whatever you want to call it. Wasn't asking for divine intervention. Just asking a friend for advice. Usually you're all about spiting the evil doers. You think she's one? Should I go try to smite her?" "If she's anything like Ulric… that is to say, if Baba is backing her in anyway…" the angel nearly blushes- "you remember how I did around her at the Ball. She nearly paralyzed me." "Yeah. So I can't take her alone. Or it'd be unwise, at least." Boomingham exhales tiredly. "And the others. Who knows what side they're on. The boy seems like he's got air in his head instead of brains, and Eric is an old chum, no question, but he's got his nose on gold more than anything else. And who knows which way peg leg leans. Maybe if Rex's date goes well and we get the girly on our side, we might stand a chance. But then again, the Wolf has got her own pack." "We should try to figure out what she's up to first. What exactly she's promised them. Knowledge is power, Lawrence." "Aye. I knew that before your shiny butt ever showed up. Fine then, we figure out what's she's trying to pull. And then we try to rally a troop. Peri. Rex. Gods be damned, I wish Nyx or Atramor were here, or Hels, even Skrall would probably pitch in worse came to worse. And if we can get into the palace, we've got a powerful ally there. Must be why she came, right?" The two sit in silence for a bit. "It's that damn Baba. She's bad news, and Ulric's with her any way I slice it. And Ulrica must be with him." "So we stop her."
Sandy Posted June 3, 2015 Author Posted June 3, 2015 "Ha. It seems you kittens are worthless after all. I shall have a personal meeting with the man while you lick your paws, put them over your heads and pretend it's a shower." Heckz haughtily walks over to Vipersace's Boutique. "Consider yourself challenged, you hairless ape! We will see which one of us gets to Marmaduc first." Ignoring the werelioness, Heckz walked to the store at the edge of the square. For the second time within 24 hours he found himself locked out. Vipersace's Boutique For Frivolous Fashionistas Open from Morning to Afternoon Boomingham glances at the temple, and then sits down outside it to wait for Peri. He leans against the building, glancing at the Vindicators to make sure it was alright. Night fell before Periwinkle finally re-emerged from the temple. "Sorry to keep you waiting, Sir Boomingham. Honestly, I thought you'd be gone to find the others by now. Anyway, the Revered Aunt is pleased with our findings. It became evident to her that Verdra and Ulrica are her greatest rivals at this stage. She asked us to find more dirt on either of them, but I do not know where to start... Perhaps we should ask more about Verdra from the locals, since she is from this city? Oh, I asked about Aunt Esther, too! Ovelia said she had gone to the palace to visit an old friend, but refused to say anything more about her. Now that I think about it, this trip is the first time I have ever even seen Aunt Esther. She doesn't spend time at the Eubric Temple, at least. I wonder if she really is a sister to begin with..." Then Periwinkle let out a big yawn. "Can we go find a place to rest and eat now? It's been an exhausting two days, and I'm beyond knackered!" Boomingham also felt tired as the threat of fatigue loomed over him, as well. Party at the Holy District: 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: 270 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, x4 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 Periwinkle (NPC, controlled by Khorne) 19 years old female human Cleric Level 31 2/4 *Divert Attacks* *Immune to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed* Power: 32 (31+1) Health: 39/39 (9+30) Ether: 29/35 (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, Phoenix Essence Location: Temple of Danab, Holy District Time: Midnight of the Second Day Influence: 5 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.” *SUCCESSFUL!*
Cutcobra Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 "Consider yourself challenged, you hairless ape! We will see which one of us gets to Marmaduc first." "Bye kitty cat. Piece of advice, you should guys should probably go there roaring and without clothes. Marmaduc will most certainly not feed you to the Ant Lions like that." He then turns to the other heroes. "So, are we ready to go? You probably want to go to the filthy slums and enter Nemeshit's Always Closed Palace but I'd suggest going back to the port and taking a rest at the inn. I'm feeling a little woozy and I don't want to risk getting my fancy totally not borrowed tailored blood cloak dirty."
Pyrovisionary Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 Sarge yawns and sighs. "Dunno what we can do here, let's go back to the inn." Sarge heads for the port
Zepher Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 "That's what I figured about Auntie. Ah well, we'll see her soon enough." Boomingham smiles. "I've got a place to rest, but you may not like it. Might end up with your skirt a bit dusty. There's a Sanctuary a block or two down - I say we go there. Either that, or we head over to the Lodestar Inn. It's your call, my dear."
Sandy Posted June 4, 2015 Author Posted June 4, 2015 Sarge yawns and sighs. "Dunno what we can do here, let's go back to the inn." Sarge heads for the port The three men said goodbye to the Sisters again, and headed to the Lodestar Inn by the Port, where the Sun Elven barkeep greeted them. "Hi there! Come back to catch some sleep, have you? It'd be 50 gold per person, with a complimentary drink of your choosing." Drink List at the Lodestar Inn: Mead (Causes the encouraged-effect, doubling the target's attack power for the duration of one battle.) Costs 20 gold. Smelling Salts (Causes the hastened-effect, allowing the target to act twice in one round for the duration of one battle.) Costs 30 gold. Nostrum (Causes the lucky-effect, allowing the target to roll the battle die twice and get the better result of the two for the duration of one battle.) Costs 40 gold. Soma (Causes the blessed-effect, allowing the target to recover a tenth of their maximum health at the end of each round for the duration of one battle.) Costs 50 gold. Mulled Wine (Causes the inspired-effect, doubling the target's current and maximum health for the duration of one battle.) Costs 60 gold. "That's what I figured about Auntie. Ah well, we'll see her soon enough." Boomingham smiles. "I've got a place to rest, but you may not like it. Might end up with your skirt a bit dusty. There's a Sanctuary a block or two down - I say we go there. Either that, or we head over to the Lodestar Inn. It's your call, my dear." "I'll take any place I can lay my head down at this point. I'm not as pampered as I seem, Sir Boomingham." At the Sanctuary, a grey-cloaked priest walked to the pair. "Blessings of the Angel Ophaniel to you, travellers. There is always room for the weary under this roof. Shall I prepare bedrolls for you?" "I am sorry, Father, but I do not have much gold..." "Resting under the wing of the Grey Angel does not cost you anything. Who knows, you might gain something out of it." "I am a novice of Mother Danab, so I hope my presence doesn't insult..." "Not at all. Followers of all faith are welcome here, as are the faithless. The Grey Angel loves all mortals equally." It was now midnight for all the heroes, and if they would rest, it would be morning when they woke up.
Khorne Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 Eric growled when he noticed Heckz wasn't able to enter the shop. "These people mustn't be the brightest of business men, with such picky opening hours", he thought to himself. The Nord yawned when the three heroes reached the port. All this walking around was getting to him. Drowsy, he tossed the bartender 50 gold. "A complimentary drink, does that mean it's included in the price?"
Pyrovisionary Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 Sarge mumbles something to nobody in particular about being tired, and quickly hands over the 50 gold fee before heading to his room. Ooc: Sorry if my activity has been stretched lately - I've been busy with exams. Last one's next Friday so after that I should be more elaborative. This weekend I will be visiting relatives and I'm not sure whether I'll have wifi.
Sandy Posted June 4, 2015 Author Posted June 4, 2015 QM Note: Any takers for the Encore Plectrum? If not, I'll just give it to Sarge. The Nord yawned when the three heroes reached the port. All this walking around was getting to him. Drowsy, he tossed the bartender 50 gold. "A complimentary drink, does that mean it's included in the price?" The barkeep took the gold from Eric and Sarge. "Yes, that is the definition of complimentary. What drinks would you gents like?"
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