Sandy Posted July 14, 2015 Author Posted July 14, 2015 Round One of the Floraphant Battle: Sarge flees Heckz flees THE BATTLE IS TERMINATED! Sarge begins to draw his sword but hesitates - They would need their strength for the Ship-wreck. He beckons for Heckz to flee with Sarge. It was cowardly and weak to flee but there were only two of them, and they'd be better prepared for the shipwreck. While running through the undergrowth he puts a great potion into his Hollow Demonic greatsword. He also downs a nostrum, whilst Heckz drinks mead. They make their way to the Shipwreck shore When the pair of fleeing heroes thrashed through the bushes to the Shipwreck Shore, night fell upon them along with a heavy rain. On the beach they almost trampled a group of minuscule men. They were frantically searching something from the sand. "Oi! Watch where you're stepping, you gangly giants!" Current Weather: Humid & Dim (Doubles water and darkness damage, halves fire and light damage) Party at Shipwreck Shore: Sgt. Jon McEncy (Pyrovisionary) *Party Leader* 54 year old male human Black Knight Level 23 *Immune to Blinded and Stunned* *Poisonous Defense* *Permanently Hastened* *Lucky* Power: 48 (23+21+2+2) Defense: 20 (16+4) Health: 47/47 (7+22+9+3+3+3) Gold: 237 Equipment: Demonic Greatswords (WP:21, dual strike, Light and Darkness elemental greatsword, Hollow [Grand Potion]), Serpenthead Shield (SP:16, causes poisoned by 2-effect to anyone physically attacking the user, shield), Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent Hastenedeffect 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), 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.) 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, Grand Potion, Health Core, 4 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, 4 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 2 Smoke Bombs, 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* *Encouraged* Power: 38 (26+12) (Spellpower: 48 (26+12+10)) Defense: 0 Health: 34/34 (5+25+4) Ether: 33/37 (5+25+1+5+1) Gold: 450 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, Neutralizer, Demeter Bomb, 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: Digging Site, Shipwreck Shore Time: Midnight of the Third Day Influence: 6 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 *SUCCESSFUL!* 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!* Weather Report Assignment: “The weather in the Salmanda region has been acting crazy as of late, and it has become nigh impossible for me to predict it with the current information I have. Could you help me by gathering information about the weather in the areas surrounding the city? The information has to be collected from Luxor Dunes, Kalakita Bog and the Shipwreck Shore within 24 hours. Report back to me at the Daystar Tower once you are done.” ~Magister Lapis Lazuli, Royal Weather Mage of Salmanda Reward: “I will give you the book ‘Begone with the Winds’ that trains you into my vocation.” Holiday Romance Assignment: “I am riche, I am powerfoul and I am far away from my wife. If you can ‘elp me ‘ook up wiz one ouf zese fine mademoiselles ‘ere, I will make it worz your while. What ‘appens in the vacation, stays in the vacation, vrais?” ~Baron Pompadour of Bas-de-Charis Reward: “I will talk to ze proprieteur ouf zis fine establishement so you can rest ‘ere free ouf charge.” The Great Treasure Hunt Assignment: “I have recently gained new information about three substantial treasures hidden in close proximity to Salmanda. However, my own men have failed to procure those treasures for me, so I turn to you fearless adventurers. I will give you coordinates for the location of each treasure, so all you have to do is go fetch them.” ~Marmaduc, Collector of All Things Rare Reward: “500 gold for each of the treasures brought to me.” Gobbledegook’s Gem (Hidden at the Buried Pyramid in Luxor Dunes) *FAILED!* Tyrant Statue (Hidden at the Wreckage of the Titaanic in Shipwreck Shore) Crystal Skull (Hidden at the Beastmen’s Lair in Kalakita Bog)
Zepher Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 "Righto! Good to see you, Barty! Where in Hels have you been?" Barty just rolls his eyes. "I don't condone treasure hunting when there are so many bigger fish to fry." Boomingham nods. "I told these chaps, we get the treasures, they owe us a favor. We'll deal with Ulrica yet." Boomingham watches Eric slyly out of the corner of his eye as he drops the name. "Rex, let's get the big baddie!" Rex and Boomingham attack the Shaman from the front row. OoC: Put Rex last in case of another truce.
Khorne Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Slightly annoyed, Eric gruffly grunted at Rex: "Why did you go and do that? I was about to take down one of these miscreants!" Eric attacks Beastman Warrior A, then Beastman Warrior B, from the front row, using Godricsleif. Battle order: Eric Eric Boomingham Rex
Pyrovisionary Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Sarge stares in surprise at the small men, considering ignoring them but hesitating. "You lot wouldn't have happened to see two or three ugly blokes carrying a statue leaving here? What the hell are you doing here anyway - what are you?"
Sandy Posted July 15, 2015 Author Posted July 15, 2015 Round Two of the Beastman Battle: Eric vs. Beastman Warrior A - Steal (Eric: +39 gold) Eric vs. Beastman Warrior B - Special Damage (Cannibalize - Eric: no effect) Boomingham vs. Beastman Shaman - Damage (no effect) Rex vs. Beastman Shaman - Shield (Veni Vidi Vici - Warrior A: 242 health-95 dmg=147 health; Warrior B: 242 health-95 dmg=147 health; Shaman: 337 health-95 dmg=242 health; Rex: raise barrier that protects party for the next round) Beastman Warrior A - Free Hit on Eric (no effect) Beastman Warrior B - Free Hit on Boomingham (no effect) Beastman Shaman - Free Hit on Rex (no effect) Despite Barty's protection, only Rex manages to damage the enemies. He takes on the angel's duty for the next round. Round Three of the Beastman Battle: Eric vs. Beastman Warrior A - Extra Critical Hit (Warrior A: 147 health-(95x8=760 dmg)=0 health) Eric vs. Beastman Warrior B - Hit (Warrior B: 147 health-(51x8=408 dmg)=0 health) Boomingham vs. Beastman Shaman - Special Damage (Bloody Rite - no effect) Rex vs. Beastman Shaman - Truce Beastman Shaman - Free Hit on Eric (no effect) Eric quickly takes out the two beastman warriors, leaving only the shaman remaining. Round Four of the Beastman Battle: Eric vs. Beastman Shaman - Steal (Eric: +39 gold) Eric vs. Beastman Shaman - Special Damage (Bloody Rite - Eric: 50 health-42 dmg=8 health; Shaman: +42 health) Boomingham vs. Beastman Shaman - Hit (Shaman: 284 health-(56x8=448 dmg)=0 health) Rex vs. Beastman Shaman The shaman drains blood from Eric, wounding him severely, but Boomingham gets back at the beastman, slaying him and claiming the Crystal Skull as theirs. THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS! Rex gains a fifth of a level, Boomingham a fourth and Eric a third. The enemies drop the following items: 70 gold 3x Meat Lump (quest item) 2x Bone (Can be thrown at an enemy to distract them for a turn. Worth nothing, except in magic shops where it is worth 5 gold.) Ancient Bone (Can be thrown at an enemy to distract them for 3 turns. Worth nothing, except in magic shops where it is worth 50 gold.) Crystal Skull (Makes healing with ether guaranteed, but doubles the ether cost per healed target; suitable to clerics and chi monks; accessory) The Rakshasa reached them just in time to see the last of the beastmen fall. "Holy bolony, what are those?!" "Just some messed up hybrids of a man and a beast, Sumba. I'd be more concerned about what Nalah is going to say about us losing the race, anyway. Congrats, guys; it was a fair game and you took home the prize." "Hybrids of a man and a beast? Geez, how unnatural is that?!" The werelions bowed out, and the heroes emerged from the lair victorious. What would they do next? Party at Kalakita Bog: Eric (Khorne) 30 year old norseman Raider *Party Second-in-Command* Level 28 *Natural Respite* *Evasion* *Immune to Fragile, Weakened, Asleep, Water and Earth* Power: 52 (28+22+2) Defense: 5 Health: 36/51 (8+27+7+4+5) Gold: 301 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, 6 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, Floral Bomb, Aeolus Bomb, Seal 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.: Meat Lump (quest item) Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher) 48 years old human Paladin Level 34 2/4 *Immune to Darkness, Fire, Fragile, Stunned, Sleep, Weakened, and Blindness* Power: 56 (34+17+4+1) Defense: 11 (7+4) Health: 57/57 (10+33+11+2+1) Ether: 27/34 Gold: 90 Equipment: Scupperer (WP: 17; darkness-, fire- and earth-elemental; inflicts bleeding and poisoned by 10; has 1/2 chance each to inflict blinded, sealed, weakened and fragile; greatsword), Round Metal Shield (SP:7), Tome of Affluence (+10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle; grants immunity to fragile, asleep, weakened, blinded, 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: Frozen Saber (WP: 14; light-, ice- and wind-elemental; inflicts stunned; great sword), Lullaby Wand (WP:6, inflicts asleep), Silver Sword (WP: 18, Longsword), 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), 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, x5 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, Floral Bomb, Seal Bomb, 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, Meat Lump (quest item) Rex the Rhinotaur, the Mighty Mercenary (NPC, controlled by Zepher) 35 years old male wererhino Paragon Level 60 2/5 *Initiative* *Restoration* *Aura of Honor* *Gamble* *No Escape* Power: 95 (60+30+5) Defense: 12 Health: 92/92 (8+59+25) Gold: 655 Equipment: Grindoceros (WP:30; halves target's defense with every successful hit; hammer), Mighty Cuirass (SP:12, suitable to paragons only; bodywear), Shackles of War (Prevents anyone from fleeing battles; accessory.) Inventory: Greater Potion (Restores 50 health), Greater Tonic (Restores 30 ether), Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Smelling Salts, Soma, Deadly Venom Sarge stares in surprise at the small men, considering ignoring them but hesitating. "You lot wouldn't have happened to see two or three ugly blokes carrying a statue leaving here? What the hell are you doing here anyway - what are you?" The miniature man shook his fist. "We are Lilliputs, I'll have you know! My kind tends to keep to ourselves, since everyone keep stepping on us in the Big Wide World. But I have always been drawn to danger and adventure, thus I became a merchant. Weepadel is the name. I don't know about any ugly blokes, but a pair of werelions walked by here just a moment ago. Went towards that enormous metal wreckage to the south. Hey, I could use your help in return! How about it?" Discovered a new subquest! Dig It Up Assignment: “Our vessel got caught in the storm, but me and the boys managed to make it to the shore safely. However, when we went to explore our surroundings, the waves buried the whole ship under the sand! Now we cannot find it anywhere. Could you big people help us little fellows?” ~ Weepadel, Lilliput Merchant Reward: “I can sell you stuff from our cargo with a big discount.” Current Weather: Humid & Dim (Doubles water and darkness damage, halves fire and light damage) Location: Digging Site, Shipwreck Shore Time: Midnight of the Third Day Influence: 6 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 *SUCCESSFUL!* 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!* Weather Report Assignment: “The weather in the Salmanda region has been acting crazy as of late, and it has become nigh impossible for me to predict it with the current information I have. Could you help me by gathering information about the weather in the areas surrounding the city? The information has to be collected from Luxor Dunes, Kalakita Bog and the Shipwreck Shore within 24 hours. Report back to me at the Daystar Tower once you are done.” ~Magister Lapis Lazuli, Royal Weather Mage of Salmanda Reward: “I will give you the book ‘Begone with the Winds’ that trains you into my vocation.” Holiday Romance Assignment: “I am riche, I am powerfoul and I am far away from my wife. If you can ‘elp me ‘ook up wiz one ouf zese fine mademoiselles ‘ere, I will make it worz your while. What ‘appens in the vacation, stays in the vacation, vrais?” ~Baron Pompadour of Bas-de-Charis Reward: “I will talk to ze proprieteur ouf zis fine establishement so you can rest ‘ere free ouf charge.” The Great Treasure Hunt Assignment: “I have recently gained new information about three substantial treasures hidden in close proximity to Salmanda. However, my own men have failed to procure those treasures for me, so I turn to you fearless adventurers. I will give you coordinates for the location of each treasure, so all you have to do is go fetch them.” ~Marmaduc, Collector of All Things Rare Reward: “500 gold for each of the treasures brought to me.” Gobbledegook’s Gem (Hidden at the Buried Pyramid in Luxor Dunes) *FAILED!* Tyrant Statue (Hidden at the Wreckage of the Titaanic in Shipwreck Shore) Crystal Skull (Hidden at the Beastmen’s Lair in Kalakita Bog) *SUCCESSFUL!* Dig It Up Assignment: “Our vessel got caught in the storm, but me and the boys managed to make it to the shore safely. However, when we went to explore our surroundings, the waves buried the whole ship under the sand! Now we cannot find it anywhere. Could you big people help us little fellows?” ~ Weepadel, Lilliput Merchant Reward: “I can sell you stuff from our cargo with a BIG discount.”
Pyrovisionary Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 The Liliput's cargo sounded good - As long as it was normal sized. "Sure we'll help. Just gizza few minutes to explore the wreckage" Sarge and Heckz make their way to the wreckage of the Titaanic
Khorne Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 A sly grin crept unto Eric's face once more. The Nord was content with the swift crushing of his foes, even more so that he had gained some gold in the process. It truly had been a while since he last stole something... He picked up the Crystal Skull and examined it closely, but then shrugged. "Doesn't really look special to me. Plenty of skulls in the world." He then casually tossed the artifact to Boomingham. "You keep it for now". Loot distribution: Eric: Meat Lump, Bone, Ancient Bone Boomingham: Meat Lump, Bone, 70 gold Rex: Meat Lump
Zepher Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 Boomingham caught the skull deftly and slipped it into his bag. "You got it. Good folks, those were-lions. Glad it didn't come to blows between us." Barty flashes into existence next to him for just a brief second and jerks his head toward the Nord before flashing back to other planes. Boomingham rolls his eyes. The heroes and their compatriot start to clamber out of the Beastman's Lair. "Listen chappo, have a question for you. Might seem a bit arbitrary seeing how far from Eubric we are at the moment, but I can't help but imagine you've heard of or come up against the Wolfgang in Eubric, no? All these political games over here in Salamadna has got me thinking about them a bit. What's your take on this King of Eubric? Ulric, right?"
Sandy Posted July 16, 2015 Author Posted July 16, 2015 The Liliput's cargo sounded good - As long as it was normal sized. "Sure we'll help. Just gizza few minutes to explore the wreckage" Sarge and Heckz make their way to the wreckage of the Titaanic "Very well. We'll be here - unless the rain hasn't drowned us by then." Sarge and Heckz continued along the beach towards south until they saw the figure of an enormous cargo ship ahead. The ship looked like nothing they had ever seen sailing on the seas. They soon spotted two of the Rakshasa staring at the wrecked hull as well. "Whoa! I don't understand how that thing stayed afloat in the first place!" "Those dwarven engineers sure are something, Tarzean. Too bad none of them survived the trip. Makes our job that much easier. The Tyrant Statue is said to be worth a long penny." The werelions then heard the heroes approaching. "Damn, looks like it won't be that easy, after all - the competition's here!" "Ah, Mister Brutenhal. I see you brought a friend, as well. My compliments for daring to face me in a race for the treasure." A small flame flickered in Nalah's hand. "I am not called Firemane for nothing, you see. Catch us if you can!" The werelions dashed to the wreckage, leaving the heroes no other choice but to follow. ~TREASURE HUNT #3: THE WRECKAGE OF THE TITAANIC~ The party must decide which path they would take from the start to the treasure. They must choose between the right and the left path twice. Whichever party reaches the treasure with the least amount of turns taken, wins the race. The Rakshasa will choose whichever paths the heroes do not take. Tiles: Start Empty Hole Barricade Treasure (Tyrant Statue) Possible actions: Walking through an empty tile: 1 turn Jumping over a tile: 2 turns Removing a barricade with bare hands: 6 turns Removing a barricade with pickaxe or shovel: 3 turns Removing a barricade with spell: 2 turns Getting caught in a trap: 5 turns Inspecting a tile with a microscope for traps: 1 turn The Rakshasa have fire spells at their disposal. Which path will the party choose and how will they advance? Party at Shipwreck Shore: Sgt. Jon McEncy (Pyrovisionary) *Party Leader* 54 year old male human Black Knight Level 23 *Immune to Blinded and Stunned* *Poisonous Defense* *Permanently Hastened* *Lucky* Power: 48 (23+21+2+2) Defense: 20 (16+4) Health: 47/47 (7+22+9+3+3+3) Gold: 237 Equipment: Demonic Greatswords (WP:21, dual strike, Light and Darkness elemental greatsword, Hollow [Grand Potion]), Serpenthead Shield (SP:16, causes poisoned by 2-effect to anyone physically attacking the user, shield), Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent Hastenedeffect 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), 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.) 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, Grand Potion, Health Core, 4 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, 4 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 2 Smoke Bombs, 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* *Encouraged* Power: 38 (26+12) (Spellpower: 48 (26+12+10)) Defense: 0 Health: 34/34 (5+25+4) Ether: 33/37 (5+25+1+5+1) Gold: 450 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, Neutralizer, Demeter Bomb, 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)
Pyrovisionary Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 The party takes the left then the Left path, not searching for traps and jumping over holes, destroying barricades with magic.
Khorne Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) "Listen chappo, have a question for you. Might seem a bit arbitrary seeing how far from Eubric we are at the moment, but I can't help but imagine you've heard of or come up against the Wolfgang in Eubric, no? All these political games over here in Salamadna has got me thinking about them a bit. What's your take on this King of Eubric? Ulric, right?" "I'm familiar with the Wolfgang", Eric simply said. "Heck, I've even met Ulric in the flesh", the Nord thought to himself but found it to be wiser to keep that thought only to himself now. "People always need someone to lead. Someone they can follow. There will always be sheep and wolves, those who rule and those who are ruled. Right now, it's the Houses that rule. If the Wolfgang wins, Ulric will rule. The game will not change, nor will its set of rules. Only thing that will change is who's at the top of the pyramid." "Frankly I don't really care much for either the Houses or Ulric's ideas. A benevolent king that wants nothing but the best for his underlings? Please. It's just a gimmick if you ask me." Eric stopped walking and looked at Boomingham. "I support me and I look what situation and what side can gain me the most. Perhaps the cards lay different for you, but right now, Ulric is the one I get to gain most from. The Bonapartes will perish and my fortunes will rise. I once heard someone compare chaos to a ladder. Ulric will bring chaos and then, ..., well my friend, I intend to climb this 'ladder' to the highest rung." He let out a soft chuckle. Steering his gaze away from Boomingham and starting to walk again, the Nord added: "I'm not one of those simpletons that merely want to watch the world burn. If I wanted the world to burn, it would solely be because I could then sell its ashes for a profit and become better of it myself." Edited July 17, 2015 by Khorne
Sandy Posted July 17, 2015 Author Posted July 17, 2015 The party takes the left then the Left path, not searching for traps and jumping over holes, destroying barricades with magic. The heroes chose the left path from the start, and then turned straight towards the treasure. On the way they passed seven empty tiles (7 turns), jumped over four holes (15 turns) and destroyed three barriers with Heckz's spells (21 turns, Heckz: -3 ether). They also tripped on one trap, hindering their way (26 turns). Meanwhile, Nalah and Tarzean advanced through the right side of the ship, moving through six empty tiles (6 turns), jumping over four holes (14 turns) and destroying three barriers with fire (20 turns). However, there were two traps on their path (30 turns), which meant that the heroes made it to the treasure first. The Tyrant Statue glittered in the darkness of the cargo hold, but before the heroes managed to grab it, two dwarven zombies lurched towards them. PREPARE FOR BATTLE! Current Weather: Humid & Dim (Doubles water and darkness damage, halves fire and light damage) Enemies: Dwarven Revenant *Immune to cursed, petrified and sudden death* Type: Undead/Humanoid Level: 40 Defense: 15 Health: 318/318 Special: Knock Off – Causes 40 damage regardless of defense and removes one of the target’s artifacts. Drops: Mythril Shard Dwarven Revenant Captain *Immune to cursed, petrified and sudden death* Type: Undead/Humanoid Level: 50 Defense: 30 Health: 623/623 Special I: All Hands On Deck! – Summons a new Dwarven Revenant to join the battle. Used only if there’s less than three Dwarven Revenants in the battle. Special II: Man Overboard! – Throws an opponent out of the ship, removing them from the battle. Used only if there’s three Dwarven Revenants in the battle. Drops: Broken Mythril Greatsword (WP:40, has 1/3 chance to break with each hit; greatsword), Rusted Mythril Shield (SP:30, has 1/3 chance to break every time the wearer takes damage; shield), Tyrant Statue (Increases the holder’s gold by 50% at the end of each quest) Party at Shipwreck Shore: Sgt. Jon McEncy (Pyrovisionary) *Party Leader* 54 year old male human Black Knight Level 23 *Immune to Blinded and Stunned* *Poisonous Defense* *Permanently Hastened* *Lucky* Power: 48 (23+21+2+2) Defense: 20 (16+4) Health: 47/47 (7+22+9+3+3+3) Gold: 237 Equipment: Demonic Greatswords (WP:21, dual strike, Light and Darkness elemental greatsword, Hollow [Grand Potion]), Serpenthead Shield (SP:16, causes poisoned by 2-effect to anyone physically attacking the user, shield), Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent Hastenedeffect 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), 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.) 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, Grand Potion, Health Core, 4 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, 4 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 2 Smoke Bombs, 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* *Encouraged* Power: 38 (26+12) (Spellpower: 48 (26+12+10)) Defense: 0 Health: 34/34 (5+25+4) Ether: 30/37 (5+25+1+5+1) Gold: 450 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, Neutralizer, Demeter Bomb, 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)
Pyrovisionary Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) Ooc: If you guys wanna join us and regroup that'd be nice, but as unlucky as I've been this quest, Sarge drunk a nostrum. Also we could do the poisons subquest after this, earn us some more cash. Battle order: Sarge attacks Dwarven Revenant Captain (double) from the back row Sarge attacks Dwarven Revenant Captain (double) from the back row Heckz casts a darkness spell at Dwarven revenant from the back row Edited July 17, 2015 by Pyrovisionary
Zepher Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 OoC: Speaking of gold increasing artifacts, Sandy, I haven't gotten my 10 gold from the last two battles. Also, what time of day are Eric and I in. And Pyro, Boomingham said he was planning to try to get something real done if he helped you guys with this current mission… so you might have to bribe him. Boomingham scrunches up his face, trying to recall the Bonapartes from the Foundation Day Ball. He thought that perhaps they'd been a little rude to him, short, not really interested in leadership. He sighs. No dice remembering the exacts of it. "Gold is only so good if you can spend it. Burning the world sort of costs your that opportunity, wouldn't you think?" Boomingham laughs heartily, but keeps his eyes locked on his friend's back. "Ulric seems fine and dandy enough, if he can win power on his own, I'm sure he'd be a fine leader. It's the witch I don't trust. She bring a whole different force to the table. Have you met her, chap?" Boomingham glances around the forest. "Where are we headed, again? Back to the Maramaducs?"
Sandy Posted July 18, 2015 Author Posted July 18, 2015 OoC: Speaking of gold increasing artifacts, Sandy, I haven't gotten my 10 gold from the last two battles. Also, what time of day are Eric and I in. QM Note: Sorry, I fixed it now. It is still evening for Boomingham and Eric, as you haven't moved from Kalakita Bog yet.
Sandy Posted July 18, 2015 Author Posted July 18, 2015 Results of Round One of the Titaanic Battle: >Sarge vs. Dwarven Revenant Captain (twice) - Steal & Hide/Special Damage >Sarge vs. Dwarven Revenant Captain (twice) - Special Damage/Shield (Arrogant Prick - Captain: 623 health-(111+111=222x8=1776 dmg)=0 health; Sarge: items stolen) >Heckz (Darkness) vs. Dwarven Revenant - Sleight of Hand (Dwarf: confused, jinxed; Heckz: -2 ether) In one arrogant prick, Sarge vanquishes the zombified captain and loots all his items, including the Tyrant Statue. Now only a single dwarven revenant stands in their way, and Heckz gets it jinxed and confused. Results of Round Two of the Titaanic Battle: >Sarge vs. Dwarven Revenant Captain (twice) - Shield/Special Damage/Damage/Critical Mortal Hit (Arrogant Prick - Dwarf: 318 health-(111+111=222x8=1776 dmg)=0 health; Sarge: items stolen) >Sarge vs. Dwarven Revenant Captain (twice) >Heckz (Darkness) vs. Dwarven Revenant With Sarge being lucky and the enemy jinxed, the battle is over as quickly as it started. THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS! Sarge and Heckz gain a third of a level. The enemies have no more items to drop. Current Weather: Humid & Dim (Doubles water and darkness damage, halves fire and light damage) Party at Shipwreck Shore: Sgt. Jon McEncy (Pyrovisionary) *Party Leader* 54 year old male human Black Knight Level 23 1/3 *Immune to Blinded and Stunned* *Poisonous Defense* *Permanently Hastened* Power: 48 (23+21+2+2) Defense: 20 (16+4) Health: 47/47 (7+22+9+3+3+3) Gold: 237 Equipment: Demonic Greatswords (WP:21, dual strike, Light and Darkness elemental greatsword, Hollow [Grand Potion]), Serpenthead Shield (SP:16, causes poisoned by 2-effect to anyone physically attacking the user, shield), Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent Hastenedeffect 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), Broken Mythril Greatsword (WP:40, has 1/3 chance to break with each hit; greatsword), Rusted Mythril Shield (SP:30, has 1/3 chance to break every time the wearer takes damage; shield) 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), 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.) 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, Grand Potion, Health Core, 4 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, 4 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 2 Smoke Bombs, 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.), Mythril Shard Tools etc.: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Business Card, Mistarian Grey Panther (quest item), Tyrant Statue (Increases the holder’s gold by 50% at the end of each quest) John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster, the Super Sleuth and the School Inspector (Cutcobra) 32 year old male human Sorcerer Level 26 1/2 *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: 28/37 (5+25+1+5+1) Gold: 450 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, Neutralizer, Demeter Bomb, 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) After the battle was over, the Rakshasa caught up with the heroes. "Damn! You beat us to it!" "It looks like you had luck on your side, Mister Brutenhal. Let's us return to Marmaduc to see how the others fared." Location: The Titaanic, Shipwreck Shore Time: Midnight of the Third Day Influence: 6 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 *SUCCESSFUL!* 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!* Weather Report Assignment: “The weather in the Salmanda region has been acting crazy as of late, and it has become nigh impossible for me to predict it with the current information I have. Could you help me by gathering information about the weather in the areas surrounding the city? The information has to be collected from Luxor Dunes, Kalakita Bog and the Shipwreck Shore within 24 hours. Report back to me at the Daystar Tower once you are done.” ~Magister Lapis Lazuli, Royal Weather Mage of Salmanda Reward: “I will give you the book ‘Begone with the Winds’ that trains you into my vocation.” Holiday Romance Assignment: “I am riche, I am powerfoul and I am far away from my wife. If you can ‘elp me ‘ook up wiz one ouf zese fine mademoiselles ‘ere, I will make it worz your while. What ‘appens in the vacation, stays in the vacation, vrais?” ~Baron Pompadour of Bas-de-Charis Reward: “I will talk to ze proprieteur ouf zis fine establishement so you can rest ‘ere free ouf charge.” The Great Treasure Hunt Assignment: “I have recently gained new information about three substantial treasures hidden in close proximity to Salmanda. However, my own men have failed to procure those treasures for me, so I turn to you fearless adventurers. I will give you coordinates for the location of each treasure, so all you have to do is go fetch them.” ~Marmaduc, Collector of All Things Rare Reward: “500 gold for each of the treasures brought to me.” Gobbledegook’s Gem (Hidden at the Buried Pyramid in Luxor Dunes) *FAILED!* Tyrant Statue (Hidden at the Wreckage of the Titaanic in Shipwreck Shore) *SUCCESSFUL!* Crystal Skull (Hidden at the Beastmen’s Lair in Kalakita Bog) *SUCCESSFUL!* Dig It Up Assignment: “Our vessel got caught in the storm, but me and the boys managed to make it to the shore safely. However, when we went to explore our surroundings, the waves buried the whole ship under the sand! Now we cannot find it anywhere. Could you big people help us little fellows?” ~ Weepadel, Lilliput Merchant Reward: “I can sell you stuff from our cargo with a BIG discount.”
Pyrovisionary Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 Ooc: Ok, so my plans are for Sarge and Heckz to find the Lillliput ship, then find the golden scorpion and take its venom, then return to the Marmaduc, have a shopping spree and finally, doing stuff for the sisters. Sarge gets kinda greedy with all this gold to be made. Sarge smiles, for the first time this quest they had excelled in battle. He grins at Heckz, and slaps him on the back. As they exit the ship, the old man approaches the Lilliput. "Alright, we'll search for yer ship now. I'll use me magic compass if it helps."
Khorne Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 "Gold is only so good if you can spend it. Burning the world sort of costs your that opportunity, wouldn't you think?" Boomingham laughs heartily, but keeps his eyes locked on his friend's back. Eric laughed, albeit somewhat repressed. "Hehe, you got me. It was more a figure of speech than anything." "Ulric seems fine and dandy enough, if he can win power on his own, I'm sure he'd be a fine leader. It's the witch I don't trust. She bring a whole different force to the table. Have you met her, chap?" Boomingham glances around the forest. "Where are we headed, again? Back to the Maramaducs?" Eric met the witch, but he withheld that piece of information from Boomingham as well. "She's a wildcard. An unpredictable piece in the playingfield. I don't care much for her, but right now she's not my main concern." The Nord grinned. "First the Houses come down. First he will rise up himself. Then he'd consolidate and further his power. If need be, the witch would go down. If need be...", he thought. His eyes flickered at the very prospect, the noble title he was promised in Ulric new Eubric. "Eric of Clan, no... Southerners don't use clans... Eric of House Njorrling-Eubric. Seamaster and Warden of the Crystalline Sea!" Eric was pulled away from his thoughts by Boomingham's question. "Umm. Not quite sure. Marmaduc's is probably our best bet. Or we can go to Shipwreck Coast and regroup? I think both parties will be there at midnight then. Then we go to Marmaduc together?"
Zepher Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 Boomingham massages his head, trying to recall what the map had looked like and who had it, besides. "Aren't we near Danab's Fountain?" he asks finally. "That must be something to someone - aren't the sisters we're protecting sisters of Danab? Might as well take a peak while we're here."
Pyrovisionary Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) Ooc: Ok, so my plan is to go on a shopping spree through The slums - The port - The Luxor dunes - the palace district, after Sarge and Heckz find the Lilliput's boat and find the golden scorpion's venom. After that, doing work for the sisters is Sarge's priority. Edited July 18, 2015 by Pyrovisionary
Sandy Posted July 18, 2015 Author Posted July 18, 2015 As they exit the ship, the old man approaches the Lilliput. "Alright, we'll search for yer ship now. I'll use me magic compass if it helps." "Much appreciated! I don't think any compass will do you any good, since the ship is right here, somewhere under all this sand." The results of digging on Shipwreck Shore will be the following: Lilliput Ship Treasure Nothing Nothing Easy battle Difficult battle Would Sarge and Heckz dig despite the odds?
Sandy Posted July 19, 2015 Author Posted July 19, 2015 QM Note: I will be away until Tuesday or Wednesday, so please don't expect updates until then. Sarge gets out his shovel and starts digging Sarge picked a random spot and started digging, while Heckz only pretended to do so, yawning and streching every once in a while. Suddenly Sarge's shovel hit something... It was the hull of a miniature ship, roughly the size of a large do. "You found it on the first try! What competence!" Weepadel then ordered his men to help dig it up. "I want to see if the cargo is still all there." The subquest is successful! The party's influence is increased! Once the ship was completely dug up and hoisted back to the water, Weepadel emerged with a big grin. "The shop is open once again, gentlemen!" Weepadel’s Little Ship Shop Petit Remedy (Removes a single, random negative effect from the target.) Costs 1 gold. Petit Essence (Revives a knocked out ally with 1 health during a battle.) Costs 10 gold. Minimizing Dust (Deals the minimized-effect to the target, reducing maximum power/level, health, and ether to a tenth of the normal for the next three rounds.) Costs 25 gold. Lilliput Knife (WP:1, wielder’s power is not reduced when under minimized-effect, dagger.) Costs 1 gold. Lilliput Twig (WP:1, wielder’s spellpower is not reduced when under minimized-effect, wand.) Costs 1 gold. Lilliput Helmet (SP:50, suitable to those under minimized-effect only; helmet.) Costs 50 gold. Lilliput Idol (Wearer is immune to all negative effects except minimized when under minimized-effect; accessory.) Costs 10 gold.
Pyrovisionary Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) Sarge buys a minimizing dust and a Lilliput dagger, then keeps diggimg Edited July 22, 2015 by Pyrovisionary
Khorne Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 Boomingham massages his head, trying to recall what the map had looked like and who had it, besides. "Aren't we near Danab's Fountain?" he asks finally. "That must be something to someone - aren't the sisters we're protecting sisters of Danab? Might as well take a peak while we're here." Eric shrugged. "Don't really care about a fountain. I'd rather head to the Shipwreck Coast and meet with the others. I've got pieces of gold itching to be spend." "Besides, like you said: it's the Sisters we're protecting so we're bound to wind up at their Danab Fountain sooner or later." OOC: If we head to Shipwreck Coast now, the entire party will be there and it will be midnight for all, am I correct? I'd rather regroup the party, but if you want to check out the Fountain, that's fine with me too, Zepher
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