Sandy Posted August 24, 2015 Author Posted August 24, 2015 Sarge and Eric headed for the Fountain of Danab in the Kalakita bog. It was evening again when Eric led Sarge to the fountain in the bogs he had visited with Boomingham and Rex last night. But as soon as they arrived, Eric noticed that something was off. Instead of sparkling, the water of the fountain was sickly green and stinking. It also had a red streak on it, leading to the corpse of the Sister of Danab, Elessa, that they had encountered previously. The Enki from last night was present as well, wailing sorrowfully. "Arrrrooooo...." Eric held his hand in front of him and refused the coin, for now at least. QM Note: But you already said you'd take the gold earlier... After getting the coin for the poison, Eric stepped towards the Boutique. "Hello," he says, trying to keep it simple. "Bit early for my shift, huh?" The two knights lifted their visors and gave a meaningful glance at each other. "You can say that again, buddy." "Been out all night keeping the riff-raff in check, have you?" The two knights appeared to have fallen for Boomingham's ruse.
Khorne Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 QM Note: But you already said you'd take the gold earlier... OoC: Whoops! I didn't remember I said that. Still, I'll give it back to Sarge for now. Sorry for the hassle. Eric took out the coin they had received for selling the poison. His eyes darted from the gold pieces to the fountain. He gently shook his head. "Here," Eric said stretching out his hand towards Sarge, "you keep it until this business is resolved. You were right, we'll get more out of it once we leave Salmanda. I'll take my cut in Eubric." He kneeled down and inspected the poison closer. Turning his head towards Sarge, he said: "You think this has anything to do with the poison we sold this afternoon?" The Nord got back up and firmly stated: "If so, we better silence those who did this and keep our involvement under covers." Eric then walked towards the Enki and looked it in the eyes. "I almost feel bad for this guy. He probably knows more of what happened here, but I'm not one of those crazies capable of talking with creatures."
Zepher Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Boomingham bites his lip under his visor, a little concerned as to how much the knights all knew about each other's dalliances. He had assumed that they all kept to themselves... surely they weren't all corrupt across the board? These chaps, at least, he had assumed just liked to mess around behind closed doors, but here they were, apparently aware of the Crimson Bear's crimes too... he had hoped they'd help him deal with the Azure Eagle, but if they knew about his connections and were okay with them... "Easy enough time, yes." Boomingham keeps his sentences short. Fewer chances to slip up. "Some hooligans, a group of mercenaries I think, attacked me, but it was easy enough to deal with. So many sisters in the city bring in so many strangers. Made me a little worried. Thought I'd come back and see that you were okay as well. No idea where the Azure Eagle is, do you? Who knows why the baddies came after me, might be moving against the lot of us."
Sandy Posted August 24, 2015 Author Posted August 24, 2015 "Easy enough time, yes." Boomingham keeps his sentences short. Fewer chances to slip up. "Some hooligans, a group of mercenaries I think, attacked me, but it was easy enough to deal with. So many sisters in the city bring in so many strangers. Made me a little worried. Thought I'd come back and see that you were okay as well. No idea where the Azure Eagle is, do you? Who knows why the baddies came after me, might be moving against the lot of us." "The boss went to meet with his sister. You know, that sister." The Green Baboon Knight winked. "Surprised you didn't bump into him at the slums." "Didn't you listen to him? Someone might be onto us! If that drunken bastard Scorpion has tattled on us, we're all screwed!" "Aww, chillax! We're top honchos, remember? We rule this city while the old lady's organizing tea parties up at the palace. Nobody's gonna believe the loser over us. Right, buddy?" The knight nudged Boomingham jokingly.
Pyrovisionary Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Sarge grumbled, he was tired and needed that water. "Talk about silence, we're going to burn the culprit to the megablocking ground." He sighed, obviously furious and ignored the Enki. "An attack on a sister is an attack on us. We gotta be methodical bout this, may be another sister offing her opponents. I'll mix some water with a remedy; if that don't work I'll continue in the morning and you meet with boomers, hunt down that black market." He shook his head and searched the body for clues and equipment. "This means something." He hesitated then continued "Somewhere out in that city is someone who thinks he can megabluck with us. Let's go prove that dipshit wrong" he grinned at Eric and drew the Demonic greatsword with a shing He collected the poisoned water in a bottle, mixed it with a remedy and drank it.
Zepher Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Boomingham exhales softly. Disappointment. He had hoped that... when he had fought in the Orcish War, his boys had been the only thing he had trusted. They had stood by his side, and he at theirs. The standard for knights had gone down, it seemed. The Crimson Bear nods. "I figured as much. I'll go have a word with him, see if we can't track down whoever might be meddling." Boomingham bites his lip, taking another gamble. "Can't rightly recall where their hiding out now. Always moving about, here and there. Wouldn't be able to remind me, would you, buddy?" he asks the Baboon.
Sandy Posted August 24, 2015 Author Posted August 24, 2015 He shook his head and searched the body for clues and equipment. The Sister's throat had been slit, and it looked as though she had tried to crawl to the healing water but had barely not made it in time. Aside from the womanly clothes, all she had on were her jewelry, worth perhaps 100 gold in total when sold. He collected the poisoned water in a bottle, mixed it with a remedy and drank it. Sarge's experiment managed to remove the poison, but the magical properties of the water were gone as well. It was just plain water. Party at the Kalakita Bog: Sgt. Jon McEncy (Pyrovisionary) *Party Leader* 54 year old male human Black Knight Level 24 *Immune to Blinded and Stunned* *Poisonous Defense* *Permanently Hastened and Blessed* Power: 49 (24+21+2+2) Defense: 20 (16+4) Health: 26/48 (7+23+9+3+3+3) Gold: 780 Equipment: Demonic Greatswords (WP:21, dual strike, has 1/2 chance each to cause sealed and blinded with each hit, Light and Darkness elemental greatsword, Hollow [Health Core]), 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), Prayer Beads (Makes the wearer permanently blessed; accessory.) Inventory: Weapons: Lilliput Knife (WP:1, wielder’s power is not reduced when under minimized-effect, dagger.) 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.), 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; footwear) Spell Items: “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) Consumables: 3 Potions, 2 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, 5 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, Jewelry (Worth 100 gold) Tools etc.: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Business Card, Mistarian Grey Panther (quest item), Gold Scorpion Venom (quest item), Tyrant Statue (Increases the holder’s gold by 50% at the end of each quest) Eric (Khorne) 30 year old norseman Raider *Party Second-in-Command* Level 28 2/3 *Natural Respite* *Evasion* *Immune to Fragile, Weakened, Blinded, Asleep, Water and Earth* Power: 52 (28+22+2) Defense: 5 Health: 51/51 (8+27+7+4+5) Gold: 12 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, blinded and asleep; footwear) Inventory: Weapons: Conspirator (WP:18, causes blinded and has 1/2 chance to cause confused with each hit; darkness-elemental longsword), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; Dual Strike; axe), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, causes cursed-effect, retrievable, throwing weapon) Artifacts: Prayer Beads (Makes the wearer permanently blessed; accessory.) Consumables: Potion, 9 Grand Potions, Health Core, 3 Elixirs, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, 6 Meads, 6 Smelling Salts, 2 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, Agni 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.) Tools etc.: Location: Fountain of Danab, Kalakita Bog Time: Evening of the Fourth Day Influence: 10 Subquests: Missing Sister Assignment: “Hmm, I wonder where Aunt Esther disappeared all of a sudden…” ~Periwinkle Reward: ??? Missing Novice Assignment: “Why has Novice Periwinkle not reported me in a timely manner? I demand answers!” ~Revered Aunt Ovelia 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.” *SUCCESSFUL!* 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 *SUCCESSFUL!* 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.” *SUCCESSFUL!* 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.” *SUCCESSFUL!* The Crimson Bear nods. "I figured as much. I'll go have a word with him, see if we can't track down whoever might be meddling." Boomingham bites his lip, taking another gamble. "Can't rightly recall where their hiding out now. Always moving about, here and there. Wouldn't be able to remind me, would you, buddy?" he asks the Baboon. The knight shrugged. "Sorry, all I know that it's somewhere in the slums. I'm not buddy-buddy with the black market dealers like Eagle is, after all." "You could always roughhouse some of your filthy minions into telling, couldn't you, Bear?" "The boss should be back by evening, anyway."
Khorne Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Eric looked on from a distance as Sarge inspected the corpse. He saw the shimmering of the jewels. Even though he knew Sarge was already going to take them, Eric instructed: "Take the shiny stuff. It's got to be worth something." You can never be too sure. While Sarge drank his water, Eric inspected the Enki. He was no connoisseur of Salmandian wildlife, but maybe he could find a clue on it. Softly, not wanting to make fun of himself, he spoke to the beast. Perhaps it might understand something of what he said, but most likely it wouldn't understand a word. Couldn't hurt to try, though. "Anything you saw? Can you help us,... get us in the right direction? Anything?"
Sandy Posted August 24, 2015 Author Posted August 24, 2015 You can never be too sure. While Sarge drank his water, Eric inspected the Enki. He was no connoisseur of Salmandian wildlife, but maybe he could find a clue on it. Softly, not wanting to make fun of himself, he spoke to the beast. Perhaps it might understand something of what he said, but most likely it wouldn't understand a word. Couldn't hurt to try, though. "Anything you saw? Can you help us,... get us in the right direction? Anything?" Eric couldn't see any signs of injury on the beast. It had probably arrived after the murder. "Arrr... Arrrrooo..." The great beast stared at Eric with its sad, wizened eyes, but it did not seem to understand him.
Pyrovisionary Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) Sarge pocketted the jewelry by habit, "Slit throat ain't very Venomari is it mate?" He said absentmindedly to Eric. "I'm going to get some sleep at the sanctuary. Cheapskate that I am, and we need to tell the aunt about this. Should join me so we can move tomorrow night." Sarge bottles some of the poisoned water then searched the scene with his magnifying glass, before heading to the holy district, carrying the corpse over his shoulder. Ooc: meeting in the holy district is probably a good idea actually, so we can act as a group tomorrow. Edited August 24, 2015 by Pyrovisionary
Khorne Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) Eric looked around and scanned the area for anything out of the ordinary. "Well, that sucks", he muttered under his breath, knowing his tracking skills were nowhere near that of a skilled Ranger. "Where are those forest-loving, tree-hugging Rangers when you need them?", Eric asked aloud, to none in particular. "It's not that I really care about this -or any of the- Sister, but let's gut the bastard who did this. That's some A-grade water he spilled there", Eric grinned. EDIT: "The Venomari priest is probably our first and as of yet only lead, though", Eric replied coldly. "I heard there was some sort of rivalry going on between those guys and the Sisters. Maybe he gave the poison to someone else and let them do his dirt work?" Eric cracked his knuckles and smirked. "Let's make the guy talk." Edited August 24, 2015 by Khorne
Sandy Posted August 24, 2015 Author Posted August 24, 2015 Sarge bottles some of the poisoned water then searched the scene with his magnifying glass, before heading to the holy district, carrying the corpse over his shoulder. Eric looked around and scanned the area for anything out of the ordinary. Sarge bottled himself some Poisoned Water (Causes poisoned by 1 to the target; consumable), then he and Eric searched the surroundings. There were many broken branches and rummaged shrubbery as well as footsteps that could have been anyones, but there was also traces of something slithering in the mud, like a large snake. They couldn't follow the traces far, though, as they lacked skills in doing so. The night fell upon them as they arrived to the Temple of Danab. The sisters were just pouring out of the temple, after a long session in the Conclave. Horrified gasps and screams ran through the crowd as Sarge carried Elessa's corpse to the front doors. Revered Aunt Verdra came out to see what the commotion was about, followed by her competitors Ovelia and Ulrica. "What is the meaning of this? Is that... Sister Elessa? May the Mother take her soul to her care... What happened to her?" Party at the Holy District: Sgt. Jon McEncy (Pyrovisionary) *Party Leader* 54 year old male human Black Knight Level 24 *Immune to Blinded and Stunned* *Poisonous Defense* *Permanently Hastened and Blessed* Power: 49 (24+21+2+2) Defense: 20 (16+4) Health: 26/48 (7+23+9+3+3+3) Gold: 780 Equipment: Demonic Greatswords (WP:21, dual strike, has 1/2 chance each to cause sealed and blinded with each hit, Light and Darkness elemental greatsword, Hollow [Health Core]), 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), Prayer Beads (Makes the wearer permanently blessed; accessory.) Inventory: Weapons: Lilliput Knife (WP:1, wielder’s power is not reduced when under minimized-effect, dagger.) 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.), 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; footwear) Spell Items: “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song) Consumables: 3 Potions, 2 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, 5 Venoms, Deadly Venom, Poisoned Water (Causes poisoned by 1 to the target; consumable), 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, Jewelry (Worth 100 gold) Tools etc.: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Business Card, Mistarian Grey Panther (quest item), Gold Scorpion Venom (quest item), Tyrant Statue (Increases the holder’s gold by 50% at the end of each quest) Eric (Khorne) 30 year old norseman Raider *Party Second-in-Command* Level 28 2/3 *Natural Respite* *Evasion* *Immune to Fragile, Weakened, Blinded, Asleep, Water and Earth* Power: 52 (28+22+2) Defense: 5 Health: 51/51 (8+27+7+4+5) Gold: 12 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, blinded and asleep; footwear) Inventory: Weapons: Conspirator (WP:18, causes blinded and has 1/2 chance to cause confused with each hit; darkness-elemental longsword), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; Dual Strike; axe), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, causes cursed-effect, retrievable, throwing weapon) Artifacts: Prayer Beads (Makes the wearer permanently blessed; accessory.) Consumables: Potion, 9 Grand Potions, Health Core, 3 Elixirs, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, 6 Meads, 6 Smelling Salts, 2 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, Agni 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.) Tools etc.: Location: Temple of Danab, the Holy District Time: Midnight of the Fourth Day Influence: 10 Subquests: Missing Sister Assignment: “Hmm, I wonder where Aunt Esther disappeared all of a sudden…” ~Periwinkle Reward: ??? Missing Novice Assignment: “Why has Novice Periwinkle not reported me in a timely manner? I demand answers!” ~Revered Aunt Ovelia 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.” *SUCCESSFUL!* 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 *SUCCESSFUL!* 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.” *SUCCESSFUL!* 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.” *SUCCESSFUL!*
Pyrovisionary Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Sarge placed the body on the ground with care, then cleared his throat. "We found her at Danab's fountain in the bog, looking for some shut-eye. The fountain was poisoned, and her throat Slit. We found marks on the ground and broken branches. A snake or something. We ain't sure but we had sold some venom we found to a Venomari priest earlier, we have some of the poisoned water here as well. If this is golden Scorp venom it was probably the Venomari." He stifled a yawn, and looked around at the sisters. "If you lot can stay our weariness, we'll search tonight. Otherwise" he yawned fully this time "we gotta continue in the morning."
Sandy Posted August 24, 2015 Author Posted August 24, 2015 He stifled a yawn, and looked around at the sisters. "If you lot can stay our weariness, we'll search tonight. Otherwise" he yawned fully this time "we gotta continue in the morning." "The Venomari... This would be the perfect time for them to strike." Verdra took the Poisoned Water from Sarge. "We shall look into this, so you go get your rest. Thank you for bringing Elessa back to us. The Sisters owe you." As the crowd dispersed, Ovelia approached the heroes. "You have done good, but now I worry about Periwinkle even more. That dumb girl has gotten herself lost in the big city, it seems. You haven't happened to see her, have you? I already asked the others earlier..."
Pyrovisionary Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Sarge, weary eyed, turns to Eric and hands him his magic compass "Look for Peri, get a hand from Boomingham. Or get some shut-eye" Slightly slumped, he shuffled to the sanctuary glad to have gotten rid of the burden of the girl's body.
Zepher Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 Boomingham nods. "Righto. I'll be back in the evening for my shift. May try to grab some shut eye before then." Boomingham meanders off to chat with Rex. "Go find somewhere to relax for a few hours. Meet me back here in the evening, but stay a few paces away - we've just got one more fox in the henhouse to catch." Boomingham waits until the evening and then returns to his post. He hides around a corner for most of it, reading his new book about gold making and copying down some of his favorite passages into his own tome. So enraptured, he totally misses Sarge and Eric when they roll through and sell some poison to the priest. Once evening has fallen Boomingham returns to the front of the Palace, still posing as the Crimson Bear.
Sandy Posted August 25, 2015 Author Posted August 25, 2015 Slightly slumped, he shuffled to the sanctuary glad to have gotten rid of the burden of the girl's body. Sarge returned to the Sanctuary, and was greeted by the same priest as a couple of days ago. "Welcome back, weary traveller. Would you like to rest under the protective wings of Ophaniel now?" The beggar called Brown also noticed Sarge's return. "Hey, you! I was beginning to think you've bailed on me... Any luck turning my straws into profit?" Boomingham waits until the evening and then returns to his post. He hides around a corner for most of it, reading his new book about gold making and copying down some of his favorite passages into his own tome. So enraptured, he totally misses Sarge and Eric when they roll through and sell some poison to the priest. Once evening has fallen Boomingham returns to the front of the Palace, still posing as the Crimson Bear. Like the others said, Azure Eagle Knight returned to his post in the evening. He gave Boomingham an unhappy smile as he walked to him. Something seemed to bother him. "Good evening to you, Bear. How was your day? Listen, I talked to Baboon and Wolf just now, and it looks like we might have to lose hope in getting our brother Scorpion back into our ranks. My sister can make it look like an accident... What do you think?"
Pyrovisionary Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 Sarge returned to the Sanctuary, and was greeted by the same priest as a couple of days ago. "Welcome back, weary traveller. Would you like to rest under the protective wings of Ophaniel now?" The beggar called Brown also noticed Sarge's return. "Hey, you! I was beginning to think you've bailed on me... Any luck turning my straws into profit?" Sarge nodded at the priest, slightly unsure of what to say. Then shrugged at the beggar "Friend of mine should have somethin nice for ya lad." Probably. His pegleg clinked on the hard ground as he strutted up to the statue of the angel Ophaniel, and tried to discern if it was armour or just a statue, he gave a quick glance at the food hungrily to find out if it would give him any benefits. He allowed his eyes to wander, and they fell first on the dwarf, no interest. And secondly on the green women. "Tell me love, you know anything 'bout the venomari?" Realising he would feel alot better after a night's rest, he hastily yanked his bedroll off of his back and shook it onto the ground, but waited for the woman's response before he drifted off. Ooc: I'll break until the rest of the party has caught up with Sarge's rest. Prevent any space-time conundrums
Khorne Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 "You have done good, but now I worry about Periwinkle even more. That dumb girl has gotten herself lost in the big city, it seems. You haven't happened to see her, have you? I already asked the others earlier..." "Peri's gone? That's too bad, I guess...", Eric tried acting shocked, but had a hard time suppressing a grin. He accepted Sarge's Magic Compass and focused on finding Peri. "What has this slowpoke gotten herself into this time?", he muttered to himself.
Sandy Posted August 25, 2015 Author Posted August 25, 2015 His pegleg clinked on the hard ground as he strutted up to the statue of the angel Ophaniel, and tried to discern if it was armour or just a statue, he gave a quick glance at the food hungrily to find out if it would give him any benefit. As Sarge inspected the statue made of stone with metal embedding, the priest appeared behind Sarge. "All those who rest here woke up feeling blessed in the morning. So strong is the angel's love towards mortals." He allowed his eyes to wander, and they fell first on the dwarf, no interest. And secondly on the green women. "Tell me love, you know anything 'bout the venomari?" The orcish woman glared at Sarge, misunderstanding his intentions. "Old man cannot convert Kroot! Kroot already abandon mighty Tarok for angel. Angel good to Krool, make Krool happy." He accepted Sarge's Magic Compass and focused on finding Peri. The compass pointed towards the Slums.
Pyrovisionary Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 "All those who rest here woke up feeling blessed in the morning. So strong is the angel's love towards mortals." Sarge grasped at his beads, maing sure they were still there. "Already got that covered mate." A sheepish grin momentrily crossed his face, which turned sour when he remembered what he needed the beads for. The curse. He lowered himself to his knees, as much as his pegleg would allow. And, holding the beads tightly in his hands - knuckles white - prayed, to what or whoever was listening. After a few minutes of kneeling there silently he slept
Cutcobra Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 "Circle of Tempestas? Sorry, but it sounds like a bunch of those weirdos that cast plagues and pests for a living. I'll stay 'wild', thank you very much." Whilst breaking the falseness in his speech with the Magister and questioning how an elephant can be a high ranking practitioner of the arcane, Heckz yawns and goes to the Lodestar Inn to take a nap.
Zepher Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 Boomingham really wishes he could drink a nostrum to calm his nerves, but he can't lift the visor or he'd blow his whole deal. He glances over at Rex, to ensure the Paragon was indeed hovering in the wings if things got dicey. Everything up to this point had been a gamble, but now it was a gamble with some other lives in the balance. "I think it would be best if we strike tonight. I was in the slums earlier and was accosted myself. That idiot may already be blabbing. How swiftly could you order a strike? If you slip off now, I could defend the palace alone for a short while. Not like anyone ever comes here anyway."
Khorne Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 "Great, just great...", Eric hissed and rolled his eyes. "Looks like I might have to crack some bones and split some skulls. This doesn't look good..." "... for the others", he thought and grinned. Eric used a Mead and Smelling Salts to prepare him for what might eventually come.
Sandy Posted September 1, 2015 Author Posted September 1, 2015 "Circle of Tempestas? Sorry, but it sounds like a bunch of those weirdos that cast plagues and pests for a living. I'll stay 'wild', thank you very much." Whilst breaking the falseness in his speech with the Magister and questioning how an elephant can be a high ranking practitioner of the arcane, Heckz yawns and goes to the Lodestar Inn to take a nap. "Ah, my apologies. I thought you were looking for a Circle to join, judging by your earlier questions. The Circle of Tempestas is one of the few global Circles of Magi, dedicated to keeping track of the weather and holding extreme weather phenomena at bay. Alas, if you are not interested, I will not hold you longer." Heckz climbed down the Daystar Tower and into the Lodestar Inn. "A fine day to you, mage! Are you here to drink or rest? We rent beds for 50 gold, with a complimentary drink." If Heckz would rest, it would be evening when he woke up. 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. Party at the Docks: John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster, the Super Sleuth and the School Inspector (Cutcobra) 32 year old male human Sorcerer Level 26 1/3 *Jinxed Spells at Double Cost* *Darkness Spells Cause Weakened* *Immune to Magic for one battle* *Lucky* Power: 38 (26+12) (Spellpower: 48 (26+12+10)) Defense: 0 Health: 1/34 (5+25+4) Ether: 13/37 (5+25+1+5+1) Gold: 566 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, 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, Bright Polish, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, Magic Compass, Blue Jelly, "Fifty Shades of Bley" (Grants access to Harlot), "Begone With the Winds" (Grants access to Weather Mage), Old Teddy (quest item), Flower-tailed Flying Squirrel (quest item), 2x Meat Lump (quest item), Borrowed All Scrolls "I think it would be best if we strike tonight. I was in the slums earlier and was accosted myself. That idiot may already be blabbing. How swiftly could you order a strike? If you slip off now, I could defend the palace alone for a short while. Not like anyone ever comes here anyway." "Yes, that would be wisest. I will go talk to my sister Ashanti straight away. Keep the gates closed while I'm gone, don't want the Almagesta hear about me abandoning my post. I will return by the small hours." Seeing the Azure Eagle Knight stroll away, Rex dared to approach Boomingham. "HEY! What's the big plan?" Party at the Palace District: Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher) 48 years old human Paladin Level 35 *Immune to Darkness, Fire, Fragile, Sleep, Weakened, and Blindness* Power: 54 (35+14+4+1) Defense: 19 (7+12) Health: 58/58 (10+34+11+2+1) Ether: 31/35 Gold: 110 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, 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.), Crimson Suit of Armor (SP:12, allows wearer to pose as Crimson Bear Knight; takes three artifact slots: bodywear, headwear and footwear), Inventory: Weapons: 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), Lullaby Wand (WP:6, inflicts asleep), Silver Sword (WP: 18, Longsword), Artifacts: Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (Power +4; Ether -6; headwear), Scarlet Hood (SP:4, grants immunity to stunned), 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), Crystal Skull (Makes healing with ether guaranteed, but doubles the ether cost per healed target; suitable to clerics and chi monks; accessory) 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, x3 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, Poison Bomb, Seth Bomb (Deals 100 darkness-elemental damage to all opponents when used.), 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, Bone Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, 2 Meat Lumps (quest item), "Key To Riches" (quest item) Rex the Rhinotaur, the Mighty Mercenary (NPC, controlled by Zepher) 35 years old male wererhino Paragon Level 60 4/5 *Initiative* *Restoration* *Aura of Honor* *Gamble* *No Escape* Power: 95 (60+30+5) Defense: 12 Health: 71/92 (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 Tonic (Restores 30 ether), Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Smelling Salts, Soma, Deadly Venom, Meat Lump (quest item) Eric used a Mead and Smelling Salts to prepare him for what might eventually come. Boosted up by the drinks, Eric had to decide what he would do next. Party at the Holy District: Eric (Khorne) 30 year old norseman Raider *Party Second-in-Command* Level 28 2/3 *Natural Respite* *Evasion* *Immune to Fragile, Weakened, Blinded, Asleep, Water and Earth* *Encouraged* *Hastened* Power: 52 (28+22+2) Defense: 5 Health: 51/51 (8+27+7+4+5) Gold: 12 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, blinded and asleep; footwear) Inventory: Weapons: Conspirator (WP:18, causes blinded and has 1/2 chance to cause confused with each hit; darkness-elemental longsword), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; Dual Strike; axe), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, causes cursed-effect, retrievable, throwing weapon) Artifacts: Prayer Beads (Makes the wearer permanently blessed; accessory.) Consumables: Potion, 9 Grand Potions, Health Core, 3 Elixirs, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, 5 Meads, 5 Smelling Salts, 2 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, Agni 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.) Tools etc.: Location: Temple of Danab, the Holy District Time: Midnight of the Fourth Day Influence: 10 Subquests: Missing Sister Assignment: “Hmm, I wonder where Aunt Esther disappeared all of a sudden…” ~Periwinkle Reward: ??? Missing Novice Assignment: “Why has Novice Periwinkle not reported me in a timely manner? I demand answers!” ~Revered Aunt Ovelia 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.” *SUCCESSFUL!* 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 *SUCCESSFUL!* 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.” *SUCCESSFUL!* 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.” *SUCCESSFUL!*
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