Khorne Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 "Job well done", Eric remarked as his wounds closed and the bleeding somewhat stopped. Eric attacks the Black Market Guerilla, then Ashanti. Both from the front row, using Conspirator. Battle order: Eric Eric Boomingham Boomingham Heckz Rex
Zepher Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Boomingham watches as Eric charges Ashanti. He had really wanted to be the one to finish off the woman... but... Eric looked to get there first. Boomingham instead wheeled on the Black Market Assassin, attacking her twice from the front row. Rex once more attacks the Guerilla.
Cutcobra Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Heckz joyfully watches as the dealer is filled with darkness, weakness and that special touch of bad luck. "And what did you learn today? Don't mess with my reputation. Or, basically, don't mess with me at all. Especially with those horrific robes on." Heckz repeats.
Sandy Posted October 1, 2015 Author Posted October 1, 2015 Round Three of the Battle at Lodestar Inn: Eric vs. Black Market Guerrilla - Hit/Extra Critical Hit (Guerrilla: 228 health+12 SP-(84x4=336 dmg)=0 health) Eric vs. Ashanti - Shield/Shield (Ravage - Dealer: 133 health-(66x4=264 health)=0 health; Assassin: 192 health-(66x4/2=132 dmg)=60 health+blinded+confused; Ashanti: 188 health-(66x4=264 health)=0 health; Eric: 41+43+55=139 gold) Boomingham vs. Black Market Assassin - Special Damage/Shield (Guardian Angel) Boomingham vs. Black Market Assassin - Hit/Damage (Assassin: 60 health-(57x4/2=114 dmg)=0 health) Rex vs. Black Market Guerrilla >Heckz (Darkness) vs. Black Market Dealer The enemies are quickly dealt with, and Eric even manages to swipe some extra gold from them. THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS! Rex gains a fifth of a level, Boomingham gains a fourth, and Eric and Heckz gain a third. The enemies drop the following loot: 450 gold Grand Potion (Restores 25 health to the target.) Assassin’s Crossbow (WP:4, each successful assassination increases WP by one permanently; suitable to assassins; crossbow) Ambrosia (Causes the reinforced-effect, double the target's defense for the duration of one battle.) Black Market Insignia (Allows the owner to seek out a black market dealer from any city they visit on a quest, as decided by the QM.) Party at the Port: Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher) 48 years old human Paladin Level 35 1/4 *Immune to Darkness, Fire, Fragile, Sleep, Weakened, and Blindness* Power: 57 (35+17+4+1) Defense: 19 (7+12) Health: 58/58 (10+34+11+2+1) Ether: 30/35 Gold: 120 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.), Crimson Suit of Armor (SP:12, allows wearer to pose as Crimson Bear Knight; takes three artifact slots: bodywear, headwear and footwear), 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), 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, x2 Mead, x3 Nostrum, Ambrosia, x2 Smelling Salts, Fire Brandy (Encouraged, Immune to Ice), Fireball Whiskey (Immunity to Fire One Battle OR 20 Fire Damage All Enemies), Hamantasch (Lucky, Blessed), Jinxy Juice, 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 61 *Initiative* *Restoration* *Aura of Honor* *Gamble* *No Escape* Power: 96 (61+30+5) Defense: 12 Health: 93/93 (8+60+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, Soma, Deadly Venom, Meat Lump (quest item) Eric (Khorne) 30 year old norseman Raider *Party Second-in-Command* Level 29 *Natural Respite* *Evasion* *Immune to Fragile, Weakened, Blinded, Asleep, Water and Earth* Power: 49 (29+18+2) Defense: 5 Health: 52/52 (8+28+7+4+5) Gold: 151 Equipment: Conspirator (WP:18, causes blinded and has 1/2 chance to cause confused with each hit; darkness-elemental longsword), 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: Godricsleif (WP: 22; ice-, lightning-, darkness-elemental; greatsword), 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, 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.: John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster, the Super Sleuth and the School Inspector (Cutcobra) 32 year old male human Sorcerer Level 26 2/3 *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: 25/37 (5+25+1+5+1) Gold: 516 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, Nostrum, 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
Zepher Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 OoC: 10 gold, please. Also, I strongly advise you change the crossbow to mirror the SOAH. There's a reason we had to change that item. But that's your call. Boomingham runs his eyes over the enemies, checking if any of them are still alive. He then walks over to the Black Scorpion Knight. "Get up. We have a deal."
Sandy Posted October 1, 2015 Author Posted October 1, 2015 OoC: 10 gold, please. Also, I strongly advise you change the crossbow to mirror the SOAH. There's a reason we had to change that item. But that's your call. QM Note: But the crossbow is only suitable for assassins, no other class. So it is a different case.
Zepher Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 I understand. As I said, it's your choice, but I foresee problems, especially with their AoE and the Cloak of the Red Assassin. Sorry, not trying to be a damper, probably best to see it play out, just offering my opinion.
Sandy Posted October 1, 2015 Author Posted October 1, 2015 Boomingham runs his eyes over the enemies, checking if any of them are still alive. He then walks over to the Black Scorpion Knight. "Get up. We have a deal." Eric did a thorough job with the enemies, they all lay dead at their feet. Periwinkle just finished with the knight when Boomingham walked to them. "There! All patched up and ready for chivalry!" "Thank you, miss... Ungh!" The knight suddenly held his head. He looked visibly sobered up. "You wouldn't happen to have anything for this headache?" "Sorry, but that is the price you have to pay for drinking day in and day out. He's all yours, Lawrence." "I owe you my thanks as well, sir. I can hardly believe Eagle would stoop so low as to send his sister to kill me. We used to be such good friends, back when we were mere squires..." I understand. As I said, it's your choice, but I foresee problems, especially with their AoE and the Cloak of the Red Assassin. Sorry, not trying to be a damper, probably best to see it play out, just offering my opinion. QM Note: You can always sell it for gold if you want to get rid of it.
Zepher Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Boomingham sighs and pats the poor knight on the back. "Times change. But it's time that he gets his dues. I believe you said I would be allowed an audience with the Almagasta if I uncovered the corruption, and I have. And I can prove it to her too. You just got to get me to her." He looks over his shoulder. "Rex, you're with us, just in case things get ugly. Eric, you want to make sure Peri gets back to the sisters? And pretty boy, you do whatever you like."
Pyrovisionary Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Ooc: You lads are going to have to go through the holy district to get to the palace anyway, why not pick up Sarge, drop off Peri then head to the palace afterwards as a whole party.
Cutcobra Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Heckz kicks the dead Dealer. "Never-" He kicks him again. "Ruin-" Yet again. "My-" When will he stop. "Image-" The sorcerer kicks the dealer when last time. "AGAIN!" He notices that he got some blood on his shoes. "..." In a fashion rage, Heckz blasts the corpse's head with magic. Now he's got blood all over his clothes. "EEEWW EWW GET IT OFF ME EEEWW EEWW NOT AGAIN MEDAMMIT!" Before reacting to anything anyone said after that, Heckz runs to the palace district in panic.
Sandy Posted October 2, 2015 Author Posted October 2, 2015 QM Note: I strongly suggest you follow Pyrovisionary's idea, so we can have a streamlined climax for this quest. Boomingham sighs and pats the poor knight on the back. "Times change. But it's time that he gets his dues. I believe you said I would be allowed an audience with the Almagasta if I uncovered the corruption, and I have. And I can prove it to her too." "You have? And you can? How?"
Khorne Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 "Well, that was over rather fast", Eric said disgruntled and even somewhat disappointed. "Damn it, that was my last Nostrum" He picked up the loot and surveyed it quickly, before handing it out. Loot distribution: Eric: 150 gold, Grand Potion Boomingham: 200 gold, Ambrosia Heckz: 100 gold, Black Market Insignia, Assassin's Crossbow The Nord then nodded in agreement with Boomingham's suggestion. "I'll take Peri to the Sisters". Turning his attention to her, he dryly and somewhat matter-of-factly asked: "Are you alright? Ready to see the other Sisters?" Eric didn't pay much attention to the Scorpion's story, but was intent on moving out. Before he could step off, though, the boy mage ran past him in a craze. Dumbfounded, Eric shook his head and decided to head for the Palace, too, via the Holy District, dropping Peri off in the Holy District.
Cutcobra Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Heckz panics away to the Holy District instead. Where he could pray that his fabulous outfit didn't turn into blood-stained rags.
Sandy Posted October 4, 2015 Author Posted October 4, 2015 Boomingham and Rex stayed with the royal knight to sort things out, while the others headed towards the Holy District. The Black Scorpion Knight needed a full report of Boomingham's investigation. Party at the Port: Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher) 48 years old human Paladin Level 35 1/4 *Immune to Darkness, Fire, Fragile, Sleep, Weakened, and Blindness* Power: 57 (35+17+4+1) Defense: 19 (7+12) Health: 58/58 (10+34+11+2+1) Ether: 30/35 Gold: 320 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.), Crimson Suit of Armor (SP:12, allows wearer to pose as Crimson Bear Knight; takes three artifact slots: bodywear, headwear and footwear), 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), 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, 2x Remedy, Elixir, Phoenix Essence, 3x Mead, 3x Nostrum, 2x Ambrosia, 2x 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, 2x 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 61 *Initiative* *Restoration* *Aura of Honor* *Gamble* *No Escape* Power: 96 (61+30+5) Defense: 12 Health: 93/93 (8+60+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, Soma, Deadly Venom, Meat Lump (quest item) At the Temple of Danab, Eric's party were reunited with Sarge. It was now midday, and the Conclave was in full session. "Guys, I need your support now. I wouldn't dare to accuse Ulrica of kidnapping me by myself..." Party at the Holy District: Eric (Khorne) 30 year old norseman Raider *Party Second-in-Command* Level 29 *Natural Respite* *Evasion* *Immune to Fragile, Weakened, Blinded, Asleep, Water and Earth* Power: 49 (29+18+2) Defense: 5 Health: 52/52 (8+28+7+4+5) Gold: 301 Equipment: Conspirator (WP:18, causes blinded and has 1/2 chance to cause confused with each hit; darkness-elemental longsword), 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: Godricsleif (WP: 22; ice-, lightning-, darkness-elemental; greatsword), 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, 10 Grand Potions, Health Core, 3 Elixirs, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, 5 Meads, 5 Smelling Salts, 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.: John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster, the Super Sleuth and the School Inspector (Cutcobra) 32 year old male human Sorcerer Level 26 2/3 *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: 25/37 (5+25+1+5+1) Gold: 516 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), Assassin’s Crossbow (WP:4, each successful assassination increases WP by one permanently; suitable to assassins; crossbow), 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, Nostrum, 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), Black Market Insignia (Allows the owner to seek out a black market dealer from any city they visit on a quest, as decided by the QM.), Old Teddy (quest item), Flower-tailed Flying Squirrel (quest item), 2x Meat Lump (quest item), Borrowed All Scrolls 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: 48/48 (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) Periwinkle (NPC, controlled by Khorne) 19 years old female human Cleric Level 31 2/4 *Divert Attacks* *Immune to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed* Power: 32 (31+1) Health: 39/39 (9+30) Ether: 35/35 (5+30) Gold: 18 Equipment: Jaws' Mop (WP:1, double damage against aquatic enemies; broomstick), Narcissus Mirror (User has 1/2 chance to divert direct attacks to the next ally in turn; accessory), Periwinkle Ribbon (Grants immunity to stunned, poisoned, bleeding, cursed, asleep, fast asleep, confused and hexed; suitable for Periwinkle only; headwear) Inventory: Remedy, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence Location: Temple of Danab, the Holy District Time: Midday of the Fifth 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 October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) Sarge pushed himself up from the step he had been sitting on and stamped out his cigar. Grinding it into the floor with his pegleg. As the 3 blondes arrived he nodded at Eric, and noticed that they had recovered Periwinkle. He smirked slightly, rolling his shoulders back in relaxation. "Fun night clubbing?" he asked, indicating the blood splatters on weapons and clothes. "It was those poison priests by the looks of it, you lot can head out after 'em when Laurence returns. I got me a personal task, so I'll need me compass back Eric." He would find his daughter, of that he was sure. More certain than he would die. And seeing it had been a long time, he would need the compass. Edited October 4, 2015 by Pyrovisionary
Khorne Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 "Meh, Salmanda's night life is rather calm", Eric replied. He took out the compass and returned it to Sarge. "Thanks for that." "So, what's the plan now? We barge into the Council meeting and stick it to Ulrica? What support could we offer, Peri? None of us actually saw Ulrica take you and we're not liars... Besides, didn't you say it was the Rito woman who picked you off the street?"
Zepher Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 "The manager at the hotel promised me she'd testify if pressed, and no reason she wouldn't. The Crimson Bear... well, you can imagine what happened to him. I think the entirety of the hovels would be willing to testify against him if pressed. And the Azure Blue Eagle ordered this strike. So that's that. We don't have much time, I'd like to get moving."
Sandy Posted October 5, 2015 Author Posted October 5, 2015 "The manager at the hotel promised me she'd testify if pressed, and no reason she wouldn't. The Crimson Bear... well, you can imagine what happened to him. I think the entirety of the hovels would be willing to testify against him if pressed. And the Azure Blue Eagle ordered this strike. So that's that. We don't have much time, I'd like to get moving." "Good. I mean, I feel bad it had to end this way, but this is good. We can use Ashanti's corpse as proof for Eagle's connection with the black market. The rhinotaur can carry it to the Palace, no doubt?" Subquest "Pot Calling Kettle Black" is successful! The party's influence has increased! "Sure thing!" Rex said amicably and hoisted the woman's body on his shoulder. "Will we head straight to the Palace, BOOMERS? We should probably inform the merchants at the Souk that the black market has closed." Location: Lodestar Inn, the Port Time: Morning of the Fifth Day Influence: 11 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 *SUCCESSFUL!* 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 October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Sarge readily took the compass and searched for his daughter using it. The word "Please" repeating again and again in his head - a mantra of hope. Murmurs of Ulrica's involvement in whatever passed over his head, as he bit his lip and focused on the compass. Muscles almost shivering in anticipation.
Cutcobra Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 OoC: Can the Black Market Insignia be used as many times as I want? As Heckz's panic slowly goes away, he checks his clothes to see if it was just a horrible daydream. It wasn't. "Me damn it..." As he starts to think of a quick replacement for his blood-stained outfit, he wants to get this quest over with. It was too hot out here and he didn't want any competition. "So, what's the plan? Who are you searching for, Sass? We already found the air-headed waste of air."
Zepher Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 "Sure thing!" Rex said amicably and hoisted the woman's body on his shoulder. "Will we head straight to the Palace, BOOMERS? We should probably inform the merchants at the Souk that the black market has closed." "We can't very well go shopping with a dead woman on your back," chuckles Boomingham. "We'll stop there quickly, since it's on our way. But the Palace is our priority. Let's get going, chaps. Onwards and upwards."
Sandy Posted October 7, 2015 Author Posted October 7, 2015 Sarge readily took the compass and searched for his daughter using it. The word "Please" repeating again and again in his head - a mantra of hope. Murmurs of Ulrica's involvement in whatever passed over his head, as he bit his lip and focused on the compass. Muscles almost shivering in anticipation. The compass swerved back and forth, pointing at different direction. Periwinkle grew impatient. "Didn't you listen a word I told you, Eric?! Sure, it was the winged bitch who kidnapped me, but she took me into that shack where the white wolf bitch - also known as Ulrica - asked me all sorts of inane questions. Now, will you have my back or not? Cause I'm going in with or without you!" The two vindicator guards at the entrance glanced at each other, hesitating whether to intervene with the novice's raging or not. Periwinkle had probably forgotten that nobody outside the Sisterhood would be allowed entry to the Conclave. OoC: Can the Black Market Insignia be used as many times as I want? QM Note: It is up to the QM's jurisdiction whether it will work when you use it. "We can't very well go shopping with a dead woman on your back," chuckles Boomingham. "We'll stop there quickly, since it's on our way. But the Palace is our priority. Let's get going, chaps. Onwards and upwards." Instead of following the others to the Holy District, Boomingham led the others to the Souk, which was bustling with people running their daily affairs. The crowd of shoppers and peddlers parted when they saw two royal knights accompanying a corpse. "UH... You're better with words, Boomers."
Pyrovisionary Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 The compass swerved back and forth, pointing at different direction. Periwinkle grew impatient. "Didn't you listen a word I told you, Eric?! Sure, it was the winged bitch who kidnapped me, but she took me into that shack where the white wolf bitch - also known as Ulrica - asked me all sorts of inane questions. Now, will you have my back or not? Cause I'm going in with or without you!" The two vindicator guards at the entrance glanced at each other, hesitating whether to intervene with the novice's raging or not. Periwinkle had probably forgotten that nobody outside the Sisterhood would be allowed entry to the Conclave. Sarge bit his upper lip and tried to smile. His usual smirk or grin gone. Was his daughter even alive? He shut his eyes for a moment, and opened them with the rage and precision of a tornado. He smiled disturbingly wildly, eyes wide. And grabbed Peri by the arm "Right lass, we're going in." He exhaled and half led half dragged Peri and Eric to the guards. He intimidated them with his glazed look and empty smile "Right lads, you remember me? Last night I carried the body of a sister here to find her killer. Her killer's in there - wolf lady - behind that door you two are guarding. You want to let us in or you want there to be three murders?" He cracked his knuckles, rolled his shoulders, and grinned the grin of a man with nothing left to lose.
Khorne Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 "Didn't you listen a word I told you, Eric?! Sure, it was the winged bitch who kidnapped me, but she took me into that shack where the white wolf bitch - also known as Ulrica - asked me all sorts of inane questions. Now, will you have my back or not? Cause I'm going in with or without you!" Eric ignored half of what Periwinkle said and with a playful and cheeky laugh adorning his face simply stated: "I'll have you front and back, Peri. Don't worry" He then accompanied Peri and Sarge inside.
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