Heroica RPG - Quest #139: Around the World

**Zepher** · September 15, 2015

"Indeed. I hope it doesn't turn into a literal Hel now," Hoke says with a sigh, which he seems to be doing a lot lately,"What was your take on everything? I'd appreciate an independent viewpoint."

"I've lived in Eubric since I can remember. From what I can tell, Dastan runs a bit different than the Free Islands. But... well, I used to be a Bonaparte men, and they've got some fine enough men in those ranks - one of them should be in the process of transporting your friends and Daneeka right now - but, I've seen oppression. I've been to the Hovels. Seems to me the U'Kin have it even worse than those people in the Hovels - at least with the current leadership they have a shot of making it out, if even marginally. Sven seemed to have a no U'Kin no matter what policy. That doesn't sit right with me. Course, I've known U'Or for a long time too, so anyone who thinks a U'Kin isn't as smart as any other fellow, well, I happen to know that they're dead wrong. Even if the U'Kin do have a funny way of speaking."

Vipera leads the way through the sky. After they've flown for a decent distance at great speeds, she is able to loop back to rest on Hoke's shoulder.

<Aim for the tallest mountain ahead, Captain,> she says.

Purpearl signals to Lady Felix, "I reckon this is the right time?"

"Seems like it." Lady Felix overturns her bag and too incredibly heavy gauntlets fall onto the floor of the ship, denting the wood. She grimaces at that damage, but turns to the party. "So, whose going to slip these on?"

"I only did what I thought was right, heheh... Hm, yes, I do not even know what we are looking for or their purpose..."

"Yes. Well-" U'Or opens up his briefcase and begins to ruffle through some papers, but Guffington shoos him away. "Do not worry, U'Or. I can tell Hybros what we are looking for."

"Up ahead, where Mr. Abelsword's dragon friend is leading us, lies a great flame called the Dragon's Heart Flame. The Dragon's Heart Flame is an ancient relic, said to be the very thing that gave us mortals - how shall I put this best - a passion for life. As well as our great power. The dragons have jealously guarded if for years, as they are wont to do. And who's to blame them? Which mortal race has more power and more passion. Which is a nobler race? The dragons have even tampered with the flame over the years. It's what granted them, so the legends go, the ability to fly and breath fire, to see glimpses of the heart and the soul. And we shall be trying to extract a tiny itty bitty ember." He smiles. "We'll have to see how that goes. Vipera, who I gather you all know, told Princess Ella and I that she would not be sorry to see a small portion of the flame go. It can replenish itself easily. But, as both you and I know, sometimes those with power wish to be the only ones with power, and Vipera is not the only dragon in Dastan."

UsernameMDM · September 15, 2015

"I've lived in Eubric since I can remember. From what I can tell, Dastan runs a bit different than the Free Islands. But... well, I used to be a Bonaparte men, and they've got some fine enough men in those ranks - one of them should be in the process of transporting your friends and Daneeka right now - but, I've seen oppression. I've been to the Hovels. Seems to me the U'Kin have it even worse than those people in the Hovels - at least with the current leadership they have a shot of making it out, if even marginally. Sven seemed to have a no U'Kin no matter what policy. That doesn't sit right with me. Course, I've known U'Or for a long time too, so anyone who thinks a U'Kin isn't as smart as any other fellow, well, I happen to know that they're dead wrong. Even if the U'Kin do have a funny way of speaking."

"What did or didn't the U'kin do to bring on this oppression?"

Vipera leads the way through the sky. After they've flown for a decent distance at great speeds, she is able to loop back to rest on Hoke's shoulder.

<Aim for the tallest mountain ahead, Captain,> she says.

Hoke strokes the small dragon as he listens to the Captain.

"What are you thoughts on this my friend," he whispers to Vipera.

Flipz · September 15, 2015

"Seems like it." Lady Felix overturns her bag and too incredibly heavy gauntlets fall onto the floor of the ship, denting the wood. She grimaces at that damage, but turns to the party. "So, whose going to slip these on?"

"Not me. I've had enough of being a special snowflake for one day. Besides, I think Miirym might be upset with me for putting myself in the spotlight like that--she's never been pleased with people who show off, unless it's showing off how much they revere her of course." The thought of Miirym sets his mind to worry once again, and Arthur soon retreats aft to look back for his draconic companion.

---------------

As it happened, Miirym had if fact caught up with the ship but a few minutes earlier. She silently soared beneath the ship, staying within its shadow, that she might have more time with her thoughts. Some of Vipera's earlier words grow clearer for her now--she can practically feel the will her companion exerts in his worry, both the same and yet different from what she had sensed from his clash with the champion of Sven. Still, much of the Dragon's wisdom remains unclear, and she suspects it will be some time before she can even begin to understand it all.

OOC: Could we please have a stats update? I want to double check a few things before we end up in another fight. :classic:

UsernameMDM · September 15, 2015

Torc watches as Vipera lands on Hoke's shoulder and saunters over to them. She sits beside Hoke, her tail curls loosely around him.

Purpearljellyblob · September 15, 2015

"From what I know from Princess Ella, only those who don the gauntlets can possess the ability to obtain the flame. No bare hands or gauntlets of other make can do the same as these."

**JimBee** · September 16, 2015

"Yes. Well-" U'Or opens up his briefcase and begins to ruffle through some papers, but Guffington shoos him away. "Do not worry, U'Or. I can tell Hybros what we are looking for."

"Up ahead, where Mr. Abelsword's dragon friend is leading us, lies a great flame called the Dragon's Heart Flame. The Dragon's Heart Flame is an ancient relic, said to be the very thing that gave us mortals - how shall I put this best - a passion for life. As well as our great power. The dragons have jealously guarded if for years, as they are wont to do. And who's to blame them? Which mortal race has more power and more passion. Which is a nobler race? The dragons have even tampered with the flame over the years. It's what granted them, so the legends go, the ability to fly and breath fire, to see glimpses of the heart and the soul. And we shall be trying to extract a tiny itty bitty ember." He smiles. "We'll have to see how that goes. Vipera, who I gather you all know, told Princess Ella and I that she would not be sorry to see a small portion of the flame go. It can replenish itself easily. But, as both you and I know, sometimes those with power wish to be the only ones with power, and Vipera is not the only dragon in Dastan."

"Hm, yes, I see... thank you for explaining." He looked out at the horizon for a moment, deep in thought. He removed his hat to let the wind blow about his face. It was a welcome feeling to be away from the troubles below. But he hardly felt freed from them. "If the legends are true, then perhaps some of the people in this very empire need to be reminded of their artifact and what it represents. It seems that down there, there is no passion for life or respect for great power..." He gave his wings a little flutter. "U'Voros said that the dragons were content to die off and join the noble races. If they can truly see into the minds and hearts of men, then I wonder if I blame them.... hm...." He placed his hat back on his head and turned to look Guffington in the eye, but his gaze quickly fell to the deck of the ship. "I am sorry, perhaps this is not the time. We have a task ahead of us and I intend to finally complete it."

There seemed to be something that Hybros was hinting at, but he dismissed the conversation and looked over to Purpearl and Lady Felix.

"May I see the gauntlets?"

Purpearljellyblob · September 16, 2015

"May I see the gauntlets?"

Purpearl bends down and carefully lifts the gauntlets off the dented floor, "Here they are, Hybros."

**Zepher** · September 16, 2015

OoC: Stats update. Make sure all is well. Flipz, I believe you need to pick an element for your dragon. Real update coming in a few!

The Party

Arthur

Justus Regulus VII

Ziegfried

, a Hero Who Is Actually Worth Something (played by Flipz), Level 40 Dragoon, 23-year-old male Human

*Immune to

Hexed

,

Petrified

,

Minimized

,

Jinxed

,

Stunned

,

Slowed

,

Hastened

,

Blind

,

Confused

, and

Defense Reduction

* *One Negative Effect at a time*

Power Bonus:

+3

Health:

65/65

Defense:

50

Gold:

1987

(Owed 128 gold by Boomingham)

Equipment:

Dauntlet Index

(WP: 20, doubled against humanoids,

Darkness

-elemental; spear), Blue Hand Shield (SP:15, Immune to Hexed, Petrified, Minimized, Jinxed, and Stunned; shield),

Tin Armor

(SP:6, multiplied by the number of “tin” artifacts equipped; suitable to knights, dragoons, skirmishers and vindicators; bodywear),

Tin Gloves

(Power +1, multiplied by the number of “tin” artifacts equipped; suitable to knights, dragoons, skirmishers and vindicators; handwear),

Shadeaux Cape

(SP:11, Immune to

Blind

,

Confused

, and

Defense Reduction

, suitable to those with reputation among the Shadeaux only; if reputation is great, SP is doubled; if reputation is outstanding, SP is tripled; backwear),

Tin Greaves

(Immunity to

Stunned

-,

Slowed

-, and

Hastened

-effects; footwear),

Unicorn Helmet

(SP:1; the wearer can only receive one negative effect at a time, with a new effect replacing the old one; headwear, usable by barbarians, knights, dragoons, infiltrators, regulators, skirmishers, and winged warriors),

Inventory:

Weapons:

Zoot's Rebel (WP:20 "halberd", suitable to Arthur only), Clockwork Lance (WP:12,

Light

-elemental, has 1/3 chance to cause

slowed

-effect on the target; lance), Gladiator Trident (WP: 11, Spear, causes

bleeding-by-5

effect), Stag Antlers (WP:10, grants

Intimidation

; halberd), Metasimian Dory (WP:10, pierces defense; spear), Spider Leg (WP:10, doubled against flying enemies,

Lightning

- and

Wind

-elemental; spear), Duplovian Swift Halberd (WP:3, halberd,

stuns

on successful hits, Hollow [Ambrosia]), Hollow Flagpole(WP:11, +3 SP to the whole party whenever equipped, Hollow (Empty), lance), Sven's Dagger (WP: 14, Fire-Earth Elemental)

Artifacts:

Duplovian Helmet of the Guard (SP:2, Immune to Magic and Healing; headwear, suitable for anyone), Sylvania's Cowl (Permits Animal Talk, Headwear),

Stingy Gloves (Prevents enemies from ever stealing gold from you; handwear, wearable by everybody), Overkill Gloves (Grants Overkill gold on kills; handwear, suitable for anyone)

(currently loaned indefinitely to Namyrra), Winged Sandals (Protects from bound- and slowed-effects; footwear), Fur Leggings (SP: 1, Beast enemies do not deal free hits to the wearer; footwear, suitable for anyone), Shackles of War (Prevents anyone from fleeing battles; Accessory, suitable for anyone), Macabre Collar (Provides immunity to Insta-Kill and Doomed; Accessory, suitable for anyone), Scarf of Misfortune (Wearer deals the

Jinxed

effect on every third round; Accessory, suitable for anyone), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (changes the wearer into an elf of the same gender when worn; Accessory, suitable for anyone), Sandman’s Parasol (Protects from asleep- and fast asleep –effects; accessory),

Enchanted Bracelet (Protects from sealed-effect; accessory)

, Comfy Pillow (If the user is inflicted by asleep- or fast asleep-effect, they regain full health and ether; accessory.),

Unsuitable Weapons/Artifacts:

Weatherfax Broom (WP:25; makes weather forecasts instant instead of being applied at the end of the round; suitable to weather mages; broomstick), Sword of the Vampir (WP:17, user is

Jinxed

), Sir Roderick's Sword (WP:12, Longsword), Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7, staff, 50% chance of Fleeing upon being KO'd),

Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5,

Light

-Elemental, staff, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4)

, Pointy Hat (+2 Max Ether), White Ninja Cowl (The wearer can choose to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits; the effect ends if the user targets an enemy; suitable to rogues, beast warriors, chi monks and infiltrators; headwear),

Spell Items

(unsuitable):

Opal (

Ice

), Garnet (

Earth

),

Tools:

Bedroll, Telescope, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Magic Compass,

Consumables:

Potion, 15x Grand Potion, Tonic, Grand Tonic, 10x Remedy, 2x Elixir, 13x Mead, 9x Nostrum, 1x Tiger Balm, Phoenix Essence, Fenghuang Incense, Hurricane, 3x Neutralizer, Exterlate, Noxious Venom (When used on a weapon, the weapon deals the

Poisoned-by-10

effect for the duration of the battle and the

Confused

effect for the next three rounds, for the duration of one battle.), Crumbling Venom (-3 HP/-1 SP per round), Blind Fury, Love Potion, Grating Stone, Ella's Pie (Permanently boosts max. ether by 5 but permanently decreases max. health by 5 when consumed.), 3x Stun Bomb, 5x Smoke Bomb, 3x Bone, Negative Nelly (Causes 30 damage and jinxed but has 1/6 chance to break whenever used), 2x Silver Ore, Trial Brew

Miirym

, 8-month-old Dragon hatchling (dragon companion controlled by Flipz), Level 40 Dragon

Power Bonus:

0

Power:

40

Health:

68/68

Element:

none

Ability: May pay 10 health for a 2/6 chance to make a party member Lucky.

Hoke Ablesword - Champion of the Northern Kingdoms, Kraken Whacker, Titan Smiter, Serpent Skinner, and Rock Champion of Decamon

(UsernameMDM)

Human Male Dragoon

Level 53.4

*Immune: Fragile, Weakened, Confused, Sealed, Dark, Lightning, Earth, Fire, Wind / Absorbs Poison / Deals Poison +3 and SP -1,

Dark

, Light,

Ice, Lightning

* *Lucky*

Power Bonus: 4, +4 WP

Defense: 41

Health: 91/91 (+10 Knight, +15 Dragoon, +53 Level, +2 Chicken Drumsticks, +10 Raw Meats, +1 Warrior's Tread)

Gold: 1363

Equipment

:

Zoot's Order

(WP:40; Darkness, Light, Ice, permanently Poisoned-by-3, hits reduce enemy SP by 1; spear, suitable for Hoke only),

Steel Buckler

(SP:31, Darkness-elemental),

Sven's Heavy Armor

(SP:6, Immune to Fire, Earth, Wind and Fragile),

Pugilist Gloves

(+2 to power, immune Weakened),

Hydra Skin

(SP: 2, wearer gains HP when poisoned instead of losing it, backwear),

Warrior's Treads

(SP:2, Health +1),

Samurai Helmet

(WP:+4, immune Confused, Sealed suitable to knights, dragoons, regulators, winged warriors),

Electro Gear

(Adds lightning-element to physical attacks and protects from lightning-elemental damage, accessory)

Inventory

:

Weapons

-

Vintul

(WP: 16; greatsword),

Gladiator Trident

(WP: 11, causes the Bleeding-by-5 effect; spear),

Wasabi Blade

(WP: 4, Fire-elemental long-sword),

Blade of Tranquility

(WP: 2, deals the Sealed effect, Long-sword),

Glistening Halberd

WP:10 (1/2; chance to caused stunned effect, lance),

Blue Steel Shield

(SP:5, Immune to Blind),

Fang Dagger

(WP:5, double damage to beasts, dagger),

Hollow Flagpole

(WP:11, +3 SP to the whole party whenever equipped, Hollow (Empty), lance),

Artefacts

-

Sharkskin Gloves

(Accessory, provides immunity from water elemental attacks),

Helm of Prestige

(SP: 5, +10 Max HP, Wearer is Permanently Blessed, Headwear, suitable for Paragons),

Sterile Gloves

(Immune to poisoned and bleeding, handwear, suitable for anyone),

Cultist Hat

(damage vs undead),

Sigil of the Cold Circle

- (Raise an Army costs twice as much ether, but raised undead are three times as powerful, accessory, suitable for necromancers),

Heavy Armo

r (SP: 5, Immune to Fragile)

Gems

- Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Aquamarine (Water), Topaz (Lightning), Garnet ( Earth)

Scrolls

- Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep

Tools

- Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel 3x Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Water Bomb, Air Bomb, 2x Dirt Bomb, Confuse Bomb, Blind Bomb, Seal Bomb, x2 Stun Bombs, Skadi Bomb

Consumables

- 4x Phoenix Essence, 11x Grand Potion, Health Core, 2x Remedy, 2x Grand Tonic, 5x Ether Core, Elixir, Neutralizer, 2x Ambrosia, Soma, 5x Mead, 2x Smelling Salts, 2x Nostrum, Mulled Wine, 2x Dragon Scale (Grants lucky- and blessed-effects when consumed), 2x Titan Heart (Grants encouraged- and inspired-effects when consumed), 2x Flame-Distilled Brandy (Encouraged & Immune to Ice), 6x Venom, 2x Deadly Venom, 2x Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee from the battle when used), Mythril, Bone, Crystal Ball (Worth 50 gold, 100 in magic shops), Used Summoning Amulet (Worth 25 gold)

Decamon Deck

- Nixie (Water 7), Reaper (Dark 8), Stone Golem (Rock 8), Carcinos (Aquatic 8), Storm Elemental (Electric 8)

Torc the Adult Brown Dragon

Female Dragon Adult

Level 53.4

Health: 83/83

Element: Fire

Ability: May pay 10 health for a 3/6 chance to make a party member Lucky.

Hybros

(played by JimButcher)

54-year-old male imp Marauder

*Permanently Hastened*

*Immune to

Cursed

,

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Confused

,

Fragile

,

Weakened

,

Poisoned

,

Bleeding

and

all elements*

*Intimidation*

*Gains triple XP* *Party Leader*

Level:

38 2/4

Power Bonus:

+3

*

, +8 in front row

Defense:

0

Health:

64

/64

(7+36+15+5*)

Ether:

0/0

(+2*)

Gold:

1816

Equipment:

Mythrilized

Zoot's Reaper

(WP:30, permanently deals

Cursed

and

Poisoned:7

;

longsword, suitable to Hybros),

Sword of Ancestral Hatred

(WP:46.2,

darkness

-,

fire

-,

ice

-,

wind

-elemental, gains 1/4 WP every kill made with it; longsword)

,

Golden Armor

(user is permanently

Hastened

and

Cursed

,

fire

-,

water

-,

earth

-,

wind

-,

ice

-,

lightning

-,

wood

-,

darkness

-,

light

-elemental, immune to

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Confused

,

Fragile

, and

Weakened

; bodywear),

The Black Hat

(grants

Intimidation

, immune to

darkness

and

Cursed;

headwear),

Medal of Glory

(Wearer gains triple experience; accessory),

Fighting Boots

(Power +5 on the front row; suitable to barbarians, knights, rogues, beast warriors, chi monks, dragoons, harlots, infiltrators, marauders, skirmishers, regulators and winged warriors),

Inventory:

•

Iustitia

(WP:12, causes

blinded

-effect

;

light

-elemental dagger), Heavy Flail (WP:5, deals

Fragile

on successful hits; mace), Twin Kunai (WP:6, dual strike;

darkness

-elemental daggers), Hollow Dagger (WP:6, hollow [Phoenix Incense]; dagger),

Clock Cog (WP:14; throwing weapon),

Banana Bladerang (WP:9, damage all; throwing weapon)

,

Spinning Bolas (WP: 5 deals the Slowed effect, but the effect is removed when retrieved; throwing weapon), Skirmisher's Shield (SP:10; shield)

• Sticky Gloves (gains 50% more gold, suitable for Rogues, handwear),

Metal Claw

(Unarmed attacks drain health from the enemy equal to 50% of the strength of the attack (rounded up); handwear),

Baron's Epaulets (Suitable for short heroes, grants Command over short NPCs), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP:1, suitable to Rogues; backwear),

Cloak of the Red Assassin (Chance of Assassination is 1/3, suitable for Assassins; backwear)

,

Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from

Weakened

-effect; handwear),

Alchemist's Cheatsheet

(1/3 chance to make two of the same Mixture on rolls of Shield, accessory, suitable to Alchemists),

Lichen Armor (The wearer’s ether is counted as additional health if health is depleted; suitable to classes with ether; bodywear), Marauder’s Mantle (Grants permanent reinforced-effect, doubling defense; suitable to marauders; backwear), Sterile Gloves

(immune to

Poisoned

and

Bleeding

handwear),

Dastan Helmet (SP: 4, Immune to Earth), Dastan Greatsword (WP: 10, +2 WP for all other Dastan Equipment), Dastan Armor (SP: 3 Bodywear, Immune to Earth and Fire, +2 SP for all other Dastan Equipment, Suitable for Knights, Regulators, Winged Warriors, Dragoons, and Vindicators)

• Garnet

•

20x Potion,

23x Grand Potion, 14x Health Core,

Diluted Arc Tonic,

Hyper Arc Tonic,

4x Elixir, 2x

Arc Elixir,

13x Remedy, 3x Neutralizer,

2x Purging Water,

Tiger Balm,

Phoenix Essence, 3x Phoenix Incense, Fenghuang Essence (After being consumed, automatically revives the target with full health once when knocked out; cannot revive targets that are already knocked out),

2x Last Resort,

9x

Nostrum, 9x Mead,

Soma, 6x Mulled Wine,

2x Cloud of Celerity,

2x Bravado Brew, Smile of the Gods, Earthwyrm Fang (Grants the encouraged-, lucky-, reinforced-, and blinded- effects for the duration of one battle), 2x

Minimizing Dust,

Bad Breath,

2x Wyvern's Breath,

Gold Ring (Worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver),

4 Smoke Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs,

Demeter Bomb (100

wood

-elemental damage), Rudra Bomb (100

lightning

-elemental damage), Pumpkin Bomb (causes stunned-, poisoned-, asleep-, blinded-, sealed- and confused-effects to all opponents when used),

2x Fog Bomb,

Mystic Bomb,

Baffle Bomb, 2x

Bone,

Skeleton Decoy, 4x

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)

• Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe,

Crystal Ball (Worth 800 gold, 1600 in magic shops)

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

180 Years Old Female Elven

Mystic Knight

Level 23.33

*Immune to

Earth

,

Fragile

*

Power Bonus:

4

Defense:

24

(15 + 4 + 5)

Health:

32/32

(Base 5 + 22 Levels + 7 Health Bonus - 2 Penalty #102)

Ether:

27/31

(Base 5 + 22 Levels + 4 Bonus #102)

Gold:

953

GP:

44

Equipment:

Zelphie's Staff (WP: 20, cannot be imbued with elements, damages undead), Arm Shield (SP:15, shield), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to

Fragile

,

suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators)

, Stingy Gloves (Prevents the wearer from having gold stolen,

hand wear), Dastan Helmet (SP: 4, Immune to Earth)

Inventory:

Equipment:

Lullaby Wand (WP:8,

Sleep

effect), Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Chaotic Whip (WP: 5,

Darkness

Elemental), Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the

Poisoned

by 3 effect, mace), Crescent Shield (SP: 7, halved damage from elemental attacks, shield), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides

Nimble

Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torso wear), Aventine's Tricorne (SP: 3, Immunity to

Fire

),

Dastan Greatsword (WP: 10, +2 WP for all other Dastan Equipment), Dastan Armor (SP: 3 Bodywear, Immune to Earth and Fire, +2 SP for all other Dastan Equipment, Suitable for Knights, Regulators, Winged Warriors, Dragoons, and Vindicators),

Enchanted Braclet (Protects from Sealed Effect,

hand wear),

Spell Items:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Diamond (

Light

), Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Electrical Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to electric for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether)

Consumables:

2

Potions, 8 Grand Tonics, 3 Remedy, Tiger Balm, 4 Mead, Ambrosia, 5 Venoms, Deadly Venom, Raw Sushi (Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether when consumed), 2 Tasty Pretzels (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Tinyshroom, 2 Level Up Mushroom, 3 Bone, Skeleton Decoy, Ice Bomb,

Nostrum

Decamon Deck:

Lucky Rabbit (Icy 1), Scarab (Rock 1), Barghest (Electric 2), Automaton (Electric 5)

Tools:

Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass

Lady Felix

(Controlled by Hybros)

Level 28.66 Rogue *Genetic Regrowth* *Immune to Instant Kill* *Causes Bleeding -10*

Power: 28

Health: 29/29

Gold: ???

Equipment: Lady Felix's Very Precise Mace (WP: 14, Causes bleeding -10, Suitable to Lady Felix), Eye of the Beholder Amulet (Accessory, Once per quest the hero may re-roll the last round), Hereditary Genetics (Non-artifact, Immune to Instant Kill, Genetic Regrowth [hero regain 20 health on rounds that are multiples of three], usable by Selkreeths only), Notes of the Master Thief (Starts battles Hastened & Lucky)

Inventory: ???

Vipera

(Controlled by Hoke)

Has a 1/6 chance to grant Inspired

Has a 1/3 chance to grant Lucky

**Zepher** · September 16, 2015

"What did or didn't the U'kin do to bring on this oppression?"

Hoke strokes the small dragon as he listens to the Captain.

"What are you thoughts on this my friend," he whispers to Vipera.

"What they did? From what I can tell, they committed the crime of being born not human. That's it. End of story."

"From what I know from Princess Ella, only those who don the gauntlets can possess the ability to obtain the flame. No bare hands or gauntlets of other make can do the same as these."

<No eyes either,> says Vipera from Hoke's shoulder, not even glancing back at Purpearl, Arthur, Felix, Guffington and Hybros. <You will have to keep them closed if you wish to keep them at all.>

"Hm, yes, I see... thank you for explaining." He looked out at the horizon for a moment, deep in thought. He removed his hat to let the wind blow about his face. It was a welcome feeling to be away from the troubles below. But he hardly felt freed from them. "If the legends are true, then perhaps some of the people in this very empire need to be reminded of their artifact and what it represents. It seems that down there, there is no passion for life or respect for great power..." He gave his wings a little flutter. "U'Voros said that the dragons were content to die off and join the noble races. If they can truly see into the minds and hearts of men, then I wonder if I blame them.... hm...." He placed his hat back on his head and turned to look Guffington in the eye, but his gaze quickly fell to the deck of the ship. "I am sorry, perhaps this is not the time. We have a task ahead of us and I intend to finally complete it."

There seemed to be something that Hybros was hinting at, but he dismissed the conversation and looked over to Purpearl and Lady Felix.

"May I see the gauntlets?"

"Speak your mind fully, Hybros. What do you think we should do with the flame? It is an infinite source. Do you think the people of Dastan should also have it?"

Hybros picks up the gauntlets, and assesses them.

Ancient Gloves of the Dragon Mother (Handwear, Allows the wearer to handle the Dragon's Heart Flame)

As the ship grows nearer to the cave, a great dark shape blots out the sun for a short while. Then, an enormous dragon, larger even than Torc, draws alongside the ship.

<Greetings, sister Vipera,> calls a strong, ancient voice, rough with years of battle cries. <Who do you bring to the ancient home of the Dragons? Heroes, I sense? I am Retraga.>

The dragon voice, it's mere presence, is that of a warrior and scholar, a victory and melancholy, hundreds of years pounding down ion the heroes. They have never been to see the home of one of the truly ancient races before.

UsernameMDM · September 16, 2015

I thought Natasha was asked to heal the party after the battle. Should be all be at full HP?

"What they did? From what I can tell, they committed the crime of being born not human. That's it. End of story."

<The Dastanians handle affairs for themselves. But I would not stand for it. Everyone must have a chance at freedom and power. But as you say, that is not my affair.>

Hoke takes in their words as he dons the Medal of Glory once again and places the Electro Gear back in his pouch.

<Greetings, sister Vipera,> calls a strong, ancient voice, rough with years of battle cries. <Who do you bring to the ancient home of the Dragons? Heroes, I sense? I am Retraga.>

The dragon voice, it's mere presence, is that of a warrior and scholar, a victory and melancholy, hundreds of years pounding down ion the heroes. They have never been to see the home of one of the truly ancient races before.

Hoke can feel Torc'c body seem to rattle with a serpentine purr as her body heat increases. Hoke nods his head in respect to the large dragon.

Edited September 16, 2015 by UsernameMDM

Flipz · September 17, 2015

OOC: Could you use the avatar below for Miirym? Thanks.

Arthur bows humbly before Retraga, before translating the Dragon's words for the rest of the party. Before he can formulate a response, however, a bright, human-sized shape wreathed in a deep violet smoke swoops up from behind the ship, landing on it with a gleam in her azure eyes. Though Miirym radiates rage and frustration, it is not directed outward, and she does her best to suppress both the smoke and her emotions as she demonstrates a submissive posture before the Elder Dragon.

"<Great Elder,>" she begins in the Dragons' tongue, as humbly as she can manage, "<I cannot speak on behalf of the mortals with us--save, perhaps, for my own personal companion--but I am seeking discovery and self-knowledge. I have yet to uncover my true place in the world, save for knowing that Arthur will be there at my side, and so I have yet to ignite the spark that fuels my own will, that grants me the strength to fully exert it upon the world. I seek to visit the Dragon's Heart Flame, to gaze upon its embers and to see with my own eyes the fire that burns within us all, and perhaps discover its heat within me. The others, too, wish to visit the flame, but as I said, I cannot recall their purpose--my attention as of late has been otherwise diverted.>"

Arthur moves closer to Hybros, Purpearl, Guffington, Felix, and the others, his Sylvania's Cowl in hand. "Would any of you like to borrow this for a little bit, so that you can listen and speak directly in this conversation?"

**Zepher** · September 17, 2015

OoC: The dragons can project to everyone's minds. :thumbup:

<Come for the heart flame, have you?> Retraga laughs gruffly. <And you are their guide, little sister?>

A new dark shape blots out the sky, and a great burst of flame burns above the ship. The heroes look up, and see a smaller but thornier dragon, even older in years, peering down at them.

"Foolish young ones. Flying into the home of dragons." This dragon can growl in the human tongue. He peers down at the heroes with his glinting red eyes.

<Silence, Alatreon. There are heroes of Heroica. You owe them as great a debt as I.>

"My debt was paid. What offerings do they bring to The Brilliant Black Flame? Don't they know respect for their elders?"

<Vipera is right. You and I have no right to molest Heroica.> Retraga sweeps ahead of the heroes. <But think on what you do, sister. Ballerai Firestomach may devour of your pets. Especially if they wish to see our flame.>

The two enormous dragons land at the mouth of a cave, and a few moments later the ship itself settles down. Guffington and Lady Felix step onto the rock.

"Elba, U'Or, remain with the ship. The heroes, Zora and I will follow our guides."

Purpearljellyblob · September 18, 2015

Purpearl turns to Vipera, "I do not have a good feeling about this Ballerai Firestomach that Retraga and Alatreon were referring to. I do hope we can survive this without ending up as sacrifices and offerings to the hosts. We would not fare well if we do not thread carefully infront of these Dragons who are more intelligent and powerful than all of us." Turning to Hybros and the party, "It would be most fitting if one of our Dragoons don those Gaunlets for the flame. I believe outsiders, like me, especially without accompanying dragons, will face a harder task doing so in the presence of these majestic creatures."

**JimBee** · September 18, 2015

OOC: Hoke lent the Blade of Tranquility to Hybros awhile back. Also, MDM has given me control of Hoke until he returns on the 21st.

"Speak your mind fully, Hybros. What do you think we should do with the flame? It is an infinite source. Do you think the people of Dastan should also have it?"

"...I think that they are desperately in need of a reminder of what it means to be human, or humane. I also think that the people of Eubric and other places need that reminder too. But this artifact... it is of this land. Yes, I do think the Dastanians should also have it, if we can manage it."

Hybros bows low in respect to the two elder dragons, removing his hat in doing so."It is... an honor, Retraga and Alatreon. I am Hybros, and yes, we are heroes of Heroica. I am sure you know what we seek." By now he'd seen many dragons in his day. He murmured over to Hoke. "Bigger than even Volumniix, I think, heheh."

On touching down, he took in the mountain view. Addressing the elder dragons, "What is this Flamebelly that you speak of? Surely not a dragon even larger than yourselves, hm?"

Purpearl turns to Vipera, "I do not have a good feeling about this Ballerai Firestomach that Retraga and Alatreon were referring to. I do hope we can survive this without ending up as sacrifices and offerings to the hosts. We would not fare well if we do not thread carefully infront of these Dragons who are more intelligent and powerful than all of us." Turning to Hybros and the party, "It would be most fitting if one of our Dragoons don those Gaunlets for the flame. I believe outsiders, like me, especially without accompanying dragons, will face a harder task doing so in the presence of these majestic creatures."

Hybros nodded. "It does not seem that we have much choice but follow our guides and hope for the best... as always, heheheh." He handed the Ancient Gloves of the Dragon Mother over to Hoke, who equips them in place of the Pugilist Gloves.

**Zepher** · September 18, 2015

OoC: MDM let me know about the switch off too! Thank you!

"I will see to it that it is done, to the best of my abilities. You understand that for the time being, I am in a bit of a rush... but once we arrive at Etheria I can hopefully arrange for an ember to be returned to Drakencourt."

The heroes step into a cave, and soon things are pitch black. The heroes stumble, but the dragons seem to have no trouble navigating their way. Lady Felix curses vehemently as she runs into a stalagmite.

A gravelly voice booms out next to Hybros, and he can feel the heat coming off one of the dragons.

"The Firestomach is larger than me. But that means little to dragons. Though your Eubric breed grows to great sizes, as if they had the need to impress the lesser mortals, the Dastan dragons respect many things more than size. Age, power, flame, cunningness, and never forget our hoards." Alatreon chuckles. "The Firestomach is younger than most dragons, but he is cunning, and he is brave. And he did not get his name from no where."

Vipera comes to rest on Hoke's shoulder.

A gust of wind sails over the heroes heads, and moments later they realize it is the whipping tail of Retraga, down the passageway a little, leading the way.

<No. But I welcome the chance to prove that the Humans and Elves and Selkreeth are just as noble as the races that have passed. We are the ones who grow ignoble.>

<And these are your champions.> Retraga growls sinisterly, a dark amusement. <We shall see, young sister.>

Retraga has no response to this.

After a few more minutes trek, the heroes hear the dragons come to a stop. Retraga and Alatreon, with great rushes of wind, take to the air and land on what must be ledges some distance away. Rocks are displaced and rattle on their way to the floor. Vipera's talons inadvertently dig into Hoke's shoulder as a face peers out at the heroes from the gloom.

An enormous black dragon, with a red belly. No doubt the Firestomach.

<My poor eyes!> cries the dragon, smoke rising from her nostrils. <Must they fail me at such young an age?>

"Whatever do you mean, dear sister?" calls Alatreon from his perch, the laughter clear in his voice.

Bellerai blinks twice, mockingly, and then shakes her great head.

<Sister, you have been degraded by your pets. I do not care what you do out in Olegaia. It is a decaying land. But to bring your toys home - no, surely that will not do.>

Flipz · September 19, 2015

<And what of us?> Miirym challenges indignantly, indicating herself and Torc. <Are we mere pets, mere toys in your sight, sister? You would do yourself disservice to assume such a thing--of us, or of them.>

Though reluctant to speak, Arthur steps forward to stand at his companion's side, speaking as Diplomatically as he can manage.

"Miirym speaks the truth. Olegaia decays only as much as the living allow--and those here are among those who refuse to allow it." Arthur looks to Hybros and Purpearl, hoping he had laid a good groundwork for their own opinions.

Purpearljellyblob · September 20, 2015

Purpearl remains at the back and remains emotionless at the sight of Firestomach. Unless the party decides to prove to Firestomach that they are more than just harmless degrading pets that do nothing other than trample on holy grounds, Purpearl, with her eyes set on the flame, figures it would be best to remain quiet at this moment. She figures any word or statement she utters now would only aggravate Firestomach. It would be best to let the Dragoons build the rapport with Firestomach and the others and perhaps with their nerves calmed down a little, the mystic knight would wait for the opportune moment before starting any conversations with these conservatives.

Edited September 20, 2015 by Purpearljellyblob

**JimBee** · September 20, 2015

"Thank you, Guffington… I am aware of your…" He glances sideways at the other heroes, even though it was pitch dark in the cave. "Situation. I would like to see the artifact shown to the Dastan people, but perhaps it is more than an object that needs to remind them of what is important."

As they walk down the cavernous corridors, Hybros is reminded of his journeys below Eubric, most importantly his solitary trek to the Temple of Zoot. Much like then, the dank air seemed to hold a certain heavy weight, as if he was treading on ground that was simultaneously holy and forsaken.

He bowed deep before Firestomach, trying his best not to anger the mighty elder dragon. "We come humbly before you, Firestomach. We know to respect the power of dragons and other beings much older than ourselves. I agree that it is bleak out there, but it is not as beyond hope as you might think. Humans, imps and the shorter-lived species may be shortsighted, but we are not all without morals. Perhaps you are not aware of this, for the problems of the outside world are not so apparent here in this cave… eheh…" He kept his head lowered, hoping he did not anger the dragon.

**Zepher** · September 20, 2015

<And what of us?> Miirym challenges indignantly, indicating herself and Torc. <Are we mere pets, mere toys in your sight, sister? You would do yourself disservice to assume such a thing--of us, or of them.>

Though reluctant to speak, Arthur steps forward to stand at his companion's side, speaking as Diplomatically as he can manage.

"Miirym speaks the truth. Olegaia decays only as much as the living allow--and those here are among those who refuse to allow it." Arthur looks to Hybros and Purpearl, hoping he had laid a good groundwork for their own opinions.

He bowed deep before Firestomach, trying his best not to anger the mighty elder dragon. "We come humbly before you, Firestomach. We know to respect the power of dragons and other beings much older than ourselves. I agree that it is bleak out there, but it is not as beyond hope as you might think. Humans, imps and the shorter-lived species may be shortsighted, but we are not all without morals. Perhaps you are not aware of this, for the problems of the outside world are not so apparent here in this cave… eheh…" He kept his head lowered, hoping he did not anger the dragon.

The Firestomach snorts derisively.

<I shall close my eyes and count to ten. If they are not gone when I am done, they shall be mine.> Firestomach closes her eyes. <One...>

**JimBee** · September 20, 2015

Hybros whispers over to Hoke, "Quickly, now is the time."

Hoke looks for anything that might resembles the ancient embers and if he finds them, picks a few up with the gauntlets.

Hybros quickly prepares for any repercussions by drinking a Mead and a Nostrum.

Flipz · September 20, 2015

<You may stay and learn. But the days of the dragons of Dastan being subservient to these smaller beings are over. They crawled out of mud, we were born in fire. You do yourself and our whole race a great dishonor to serve such a creatures.>

"Miirym is no servant of mine. I am her partner, her guardian, her caretaker. I have been given the responsibility to raise her, and that responsibility is what led me to bring her here. If anything, it is I who provide service to her."

Miirym looks annoyedly at Arthur.

<Arthur. You are both wise and powerful. Do not claim to be lesser than I. We are equals. We both support and learn from each other. To claim anything else is to diminish us both.>

Arthur slowly nods in understanding, a look of curious understanding upon his face. Miirym, too, seems to relax a little, and despite the darkness of the cave and her smoke, she almost seems to grow visibly from the exchange.

<What do you know of morals? You know nothing. If you wish to keep your life, flee my cave.>

<It is not your cave, sister. And these are not the simple beasts that crawled out of mud so many years ago.>

The Firestomach snorts derisively.

<I shall close my eyes and count to ten. If they are not gone when I am done, they shall be mine.> Firestomach closes her eyes. <One...>

"Ah," Arthur says in understanding, "so this is the sort of Dragon you are, the sort that values might over right. Where is the wisdom shown by so many others of your kind?"

"Indeed." Arthur drinks a Mead and equips his Helmet of the Duplovian Guard, before giving Miirym a Nostrum. He slots his last Phoenix Essence into the Hollow Blade of this Duplovian Swift Halberd as well.

Purpearljellyblob · September 21, 2015

<I shall close my eyes and count to ten. If they are not gone when I am done, they shall be mine.> Firestomach closes her eyes. <One...>

Purpearl bows and speaks diplomatically, with her peripheral sights set on Hoke as she attempts to applease the dragon while Hoke endeavors to get the flame.

"My apologies, for the intrusion into your holy ground. You can be assured that by the time you open your eyes, we will be well out of your way. I totally understand how it feels to have someone appear out of nowhere and tries to kick you off your seat that you have warmed up for yourself. I can assure you that I am not that kind of degenerate. Let it be that by the count to ten, and by the time you open those beautiful and holy eyes, you will consider us to have never appeared before your eyes and we will have never met."

**Zepher** · September 21, 2015

OoC: Sorry, got to run to class - Arthur I will include your mead use/artifact switching when I get back. Same for Hoke and the greaves. Pictures for the various body parts as well. Took longer than I thought to type it up and want to post the battle so y'all can get started!

Though the heroes look around, they quickly remember that the embers are so hot they will burn out human and elvish eyes... so they are most likely not in this dark cave - most likely, they are further ahead.

<...three...ten.> Bellerai's eyes fly open. <Looking to steal our sacred flame, little morsels? No. You have gone too far, Vipera. After your friends are in my stomach, we will deal with you.> Bellerai lunges at the heroes, and for the first time they realize that she has no arms, only wings.

The Enemies

Bellerai Fire-Stomach

Level 120 Ancient *Immune to Fire, Negative Effects, and Instant Kill* *Blessed*

Health: 1400/1400

SP: 30

Special I (If both Wings KO'd): Dragon's Breath - Bellerai breaths down fire upon the whole party, dealing 140 fire damage to the attacking hero and burning the whole party by -10.

Special II (If Wings not KO'd): Dragon's Flight - Bellerai flies into the sky, avoiding damage for the remainder of the round. Upon landing she deals 40 wind damage ignoring row and burns the whole party for -10.

Passive Special I:

Ancient Right

- On odd rounds, Bellerai is lucky, on even rounds, Bellerai is encouraged.

Passive Special II:

Dragon Heart

- Bellerai is always blessed.

Drops: 200 Gold, 2x Gold Bar, Ruby

Bellerai's Left Wing

Level 100 Flying *Immune to Wind, Blinded, Sealed, Asleep, and Instant Death*

Health: 900/900

Special: Dragon's Flight - Bellerai flies into the sky, avoiding damage for the remainder of the round. Upon landing she deals 40 wind damage ignoring row and burns the whole party for -10.

Drops: Nothing

Bellerai's Right Wing

Level 100 Flying *Immune to Wind, Blinded, Sealed, Asleep, and Instant Death*

Health: 900/900

Special: Dragon's Flight - Bellerai flies into the sky, avoiding damage for the remainder of the round. Upon landing she deals 40 wind damage ignoring row and burns the whole party for -10.

Drops: Nothing

Bellerai's Left Foot

Level 80 Beast *Immune to Earth, Weakened, Fragile and Stunned*

Health: 600/600

Special I (If Wings KO'd): Gut - Bellerai stabs the hero, piercing their armor. The hero takes 30 damage, ignoring SP and row.

Special II (If Wings not KO'd): Dragon's Pick - Bellerai takes to the air and picks up two random heroes. She drops them, dealing 20 damage ignoring SP and row.

Drops: Garnet

Bellerai's Right Foot

Level 80 Beast *Immune to Earth, Weakened, Fragile and Stunned*

Health: 600/600

Special I (If Wings KO'd): Gut - Bellerai stabs the hero, piercing their armor. The hero takes 30 damage, ignoring SP and row.

Special II (If Wings not KO'd): Dragon's Pick - Bellerai takes to the air and picks up two random heroes. She drops them, dealing 20 damage ignoring SP and row.

Drops: Garnet

Bellerai's Tail

Level 120 Ancient *Immune to Earth, Fire, Wind

Health: 800/800

Special: Whip - Deals 75 damage to the whole party.

Drops: Nothing

The Party

Arthur

Justus Regulus VII

Ziegfried

, a Hero Who Is Actually Worth Something (played by Flipz), Level 40 Dragoon, 23-year-old male Human

*Immune to

Hexed

,

Petrified

,

Minimized

,

Jinxed

,

Stunned

,

Slowed

,

Hastened

,

Blind

,

Confused

, and

Defense Reduction

* *One Negative Effect at a time* *Encouraged*

Power Bonus:

+3

Health:

65/65

Defense:

50

Gold:

1987

(Owed 128 gold by Boomingham)

Equipment:

Dauntlet Index

(WP: 20, doubled against humanoids,

Darkness

-elemental; spear), Blue Hand Shield (SP:15, Immune to Hexed, Petrified, Minimized, Jinxed, and Stunned; shield),

Tin Armor

(SP:6, multiplied by the number of “tin” artifacts equipped; suitable to knights, dragoons, skirmishers and vindicators; bodywear),

Tin Gloves

(Power +1, multiplied by the number of “tin” artifacts equipped; suitable to knights, dragoons, skirmishers and vindicators; handwear),

Shadeaux Cape

(SP:11, Immune to

Blind

,

Confused

, and

Defense Reduction

, suitable to those with reputation among the Shadeaux only; if reputation is great, SP is doubled; if reputation is outstanding, SP is tripled; backwear),

Tin Greaves

(Immunity to

Stunned

-,

Slowed

-, and

Hastened

-effects; footwear),

Unicorn Helmet

(SP:1; the wearer can only receive one negative effect at a time, with a new effect replacing the old one; headwear, usable by barbarians, knights, dragoons, infiltrators, regulators, skirmishers, and winged warriors),

Inventory:

Weapons:

Zoot's Rebel (WP:20 "halberd", suitable to Arthur only), Clockwork Lance (WP:12,

Light

-elemental, has 1/3 chance to cause

slowed

-effect on the target; lance), Gladiator Trident (WP: 11, Spear, causes

bleeding-by-5

effect), Stag Antlers (WP:10, grants

Intimidation

; halberd), Metasimian Dory (WP:10, pierces defense; spear), Spider Leg (WP:10, doubled against flying enemies,

Lightning

- and

Wind

-elemental; spear), Duplovian Swift Halberd (WP:3, halberd,

stuns

on successful hits, Hollow [Phoenix Essence]), Hollow Flagpole(WP:11, +3 SP to the whole party whenever equipped, Hollow (Empty), lance), Sven's Dagger (WP: 14, Fire-Earth Elemental)

Artifacts:

Duplovian Helmet of the Guard (SP:2, Immune to Magic and Healing; headwear, suitable for anyone), Sylvania's Cowl (Permits Animal Talk, Headwear),

Stingy Gloves (Prevents enemies from ever stealing gold from you; handwear, wearable by everybody), Overkill Gloves (Grants Overkill gold on kills; handwear, suitable for anyone)

(currently loaned indefinitely to Namyrra), Winged Sandals (Protects from bound- and slowed-effects; footwear), Fur Leggings (SP: 1, Beast enemies do not deal free hits to the wearer; footwear, suitable for anyone), Shackles of War (Prevents anyone from fleeing battles; Accessory, suitable for anyone), Macabre Collar (Provides immunity to Insta-Kill and Doomed; Accessory, suitable for anyone), Scarf of Misfortune (Wearer deals the

Jinxed

effect on every third round; Accessory, suitable for anyone), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (changes the wearer into an elf of the same gender when worn; Accessory, suitable for anyone), Sandman’s Parasol (Protects from asleep- and fast asleep –effects; accessory),

Enchanted Bracelet (Protects from sealed-effect; accessory)

, Comfy Pillow (If the user is inflicted by asleep- or fast asleep-effect, they regain full health and ether; accessory.),

Unsuitable Weapons/Artifacts:

Weatherfax Broom (WP:25; makes weather forecasts instant instead of being applied at the end of the round; suitable to weather mages; broomstick), Sword of the Vampir (WP:17, user is

Jinxed

), Sir Roderick's Sword (WP:12, Longsword), Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7, staff, 50% chance of Fleeing upon being KO'd),

Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5,

Light

-Elemental, staff, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4)

, Pointy Hat (+2 Max Ether), White Ninja Cowl (The wearer can choose to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits; the effect ends if the user targets an enemy; suitable to rogues, beast warriors, chi monks and infiltrators; headwear),

Spell Items

(unsuitable):

Opal (

Ice

), Garnet (

Earth

),

Tools:

Bedroll, Telescope, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Magic Compass,

Consumables:

Potion, 15x Grand Potion, Tonic, Grand Tonic, 10x Remedy, 2x Elixir, 12x Mead, 8x Nostrum, 1x Tiger Balm, Fenghuang Incense, Hurricane, 3x Neutralizer, Exterlate, Noxious Venom (When used on a weapon, the weapon deals the

Poisoned-by-10

effect for the duration of the battle and the

Confused

effect for the next three rounds, for the duration of one battle.), Crumbling Venom (-3 HP/-1 SP per round), Blind Fury, Love Potion, Grating Stone, Ella's Pie (Permanently boosts max. ether by 5 but permanently decreases max. health by 5 when consumed.), 3x Stun Bomb, 5x Smoke Bomb, 3x Bone, Negative Nelly (Causes 30 damage and jinxed but has 1/6 chance to break whenever used), 2x Silver Ore, Trial Brew

Miirym

, 8-month-old Dragon hatchling (dragon companion controlled by Flipz), Level 40 Dragon *Lucky*

Power Bonus:

0

Power:

40

Health:

68/68

Element:

none

Ability: May pay 10 health for a 2/6 chance to make a party member Lucky.

Hoke Ablesword - Champion of the Northern Kingdoms, Kraken Whacker, Titan Smiter, Serpent Skinner, and Rock Champion of Decamon

(UsernameMDM)

Human Male Dragoon

Level 53.4

*Immune: Fragile, Confused, Sealed, Dark, Lightning, Earth, Fire, Wind / Absorbs Poison / Deals Poison +3 and SP -1,

Dark

, Light,

Ice, Lightning

* *Lucky*

Power Bonus: 2, +4 WP

Defense: 41

Health: 91/91 (+10 Knight, +15 Dragoon, +53 Level, +2 Chicken Drumsticks, +10 Raw Meats, +1 Warrior's Tread)

Gold: 1363

Equipment

:

Zoot's Order

(WP:40; Darkness, Light, Ice, permanently Poisoned-by-3, hits reduce enemy SP by 1; spear, suitable for Hoke only),

Steel Buckler

(SP:31, Darkness-elemental),

Sven's Heavy Armor

(SP:6, Immune to Fire, Earth, Wind and Fragile),

Hydra Skin

(SP: 2, wearer gains HP when poisoned instead of losing it, backwear),

Warrior's Treads

(SP:2, Health +1),

Samurai Helmet

(WP:+4, immune Confused, Sealed suitable to knights, dragoons, regulators, winged warriors),

Electro Gear

(Adds lightning-element to physical attacks and protects from lightning-elemental damage, accessory),

Gloves of the Dragon Mother

(Handwear, Allows the Wearer to Handle the Dragon's Heart Flame)

Inventory

:

Weapons

-

Vintul

(WP: 16; greatsword),

Gladiator Trident

(WP: 11, causes the Bleeding-by-5 effect; spear),

Wasabi Blade

(WP: 4, Fire-elemental long-sword),

Blade of Tranquility

(WP: 2, deals the Sealed effect, Long-sword),

Glistening Halberd

WP:10 (1/2; chance to caused stunned effect, lance),

Blue Steel Shield

(SP:5, Immune to Blind),

Fang Dagger

(WP:5, double damage to beasts, dagger),

Hollow Flagpole

(WP:11, +3 SP to the whole party whenever equipped, Hollow (Empty), lance),

Artefacts

-

Sharkskin Gloves

(Accessory, provides immunity from water elemental attacks),

Helm of Prestige

(SP: 5, +10 Max HP, Wearer is Permanently Blessed, Headwear, suitable for Paragons),

Sterile Gloves

(Immune to poisoned and bleeding, handwear, suitable for anyone),

Cultist Hat

(damage vs undead),

Sigil of the Cold Circle

- (Raise an Army costs twice as much ether, but raised undead are three times as powerful, accessory, suitable for necromancers),

Heavy Armo

r (SP: 5, Immune to Fragile),

Pugilist Gloves

(+2 to power, immune Weakened),

Gems

- Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Aquamarine (Water), Topaz (Lightning), Garnet ( Earth)

Scrolls

- Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep

Tools

- Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel 3x Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Water Bomb, Air Bomb, 2x Dirt Bomb, Confuse Bomb, Blind Bomb, Seal Bomb, x2 Stun Bombs, Skadi Bomb

Consumables

- 4x Phoenix Essence, 11x Grand Potion, Health Core, 2x Remedy, 2x Grand Tonic, 5x Ether Core, Elixir, Neutralizer, 2x Ambrosia, Soma, 5x Mead, 2x Smelling Salts, 2x Nostrum, Mulled Wine, 2x Dragon Scale (Grants lucky- and blessed-effects when consumed), 2x Titan Heart (Grants encouraged- and inspired-effects when consumed), 2x Flame-Distilled Brandy (Encouraged & Immune to Ice), 6x Venom, 2x Deadly Venom, 2x Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee from the battle when used), Mythril, Bone, Crystal Ball (Worth 50 gold, 100 in magic shops), Used Summoning Amulet (Worth 25 gold)

Decamon Deck

- Nixie (Water 7), Reaper (Dark 8), Stone Golem (Rock 8), Carcinos (Aquatic 8), Storm Elemental (Electric 8)

Torc the Adult Brown Dragon

Female Dragon Adult

Level 53.4

Health: 83/83

Element: Fire

Ability: May pay 10 health for a 3/6 chance to make a party member Lucky.

Hybros

(played by JimButcher)

54-year-old male imp Marauder

*Permanently Hastened*

*Immune to

Cursed

,

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Confused

,

Fragile

,

Weakened

,

Poisoned

,

Bleeding

and

all elements*

*Intimidation*

*Gains triple XP* *Party Leader* *Lucky* *Encouraged*

Level:

38 2/4

Power Bonus:

+3

*

, +8 in front row

Defense:

0

Health:

64

/64

(7+36+15+5*)

Ether:

0/0

(+2*)

Gold:

1816

Equipment:

Mythrilized

Zoot's Reaper

(WP:30, permanently deals

Cursed

and

Poisoned:7

;

longsword, suitable to Hybros),

Sword of Ancestral Hatred

(WP:46.2,

darkness

-,

fire

-,

ice

-,

wind

-elemental, gains 1/4 WP every kill made with it; longsword)

,

Golden Armor

(user is permanently

Hastened

and

Cursed

,

fire

-,

water

-,

earth

-,

wind

-,

ice

-,

lightning

-,

wood

-,

darkness

-,

light

-elemental, immune to

Asleep

,

Blinded

,

Confused

,

Fragile

, and

Weakened

; bodywear),

The Black Hat

(grants

Intimidation

, immune to

darkness

and

Cursed;

headwear),

Medal of Glory

(Wearer gains triple experience; accessory),

Fighting Boots

(Power +5 on the front row; suitable to barbarians, knights, rogues, beast warriors, chi monks, dragoons, harlots, infiltrators, marauders, skirmishers, regulators and winged warriors),

Inventory:

•

Iustitia

(WP:12, causes

blinded

-effect

;

light

-elemental dagger), Heavy Flail (WP:5, deals

Fragile

on successful hits; mace), Twin Kunai (WP:6, dual strike;

darkness

-elemental daggers), Hollow Dagger (WP:6, hollow [Phoenix Incense]; dagger),

Clock Cog (WP:14; throwing weapon),

Banana Bladerang (WP:9, damage all; throwing weapon)

,

Spinning Bolas (WP: 5 deals the Slowed effect, but the effect is removed when retrieved; throwing weapon), Skirmisher's Shield (SP:10; shield)

• Sticky Gloves (gains 50% more gold, suitable for Rogues, handwear),

Metal Claw

(Unarmed attacks drain health from the enemy equal to 50% of the strength of the attack (rounded up); handwear),

Baron's Epaulets (Suitable for short heroes, grants Command over short NPCs), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP:1, suitable to Rogues; backwear),

Cloak of the Red Assassin (Chance of Assassination is 1/3, suitable for Assassins; backwear)

,

Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from

Weakened

-effect; handwear),

Alchemist's Cheatsheet

(1/3 chance to make two of the same Mixture on rolls of Shield, accessory, suitable to Alchemists),

Lichen Armor (The wearer’s ether is counted as additional health if health is depleted; suitable to classes with ether; bodywear), Marauder’s Mantle (Grants permanent reinforced-effect, doubling defense; suitable to marauders; backwear), Sterile Gloves

(immune to

Poisoned

and

Bleeding

handwear),

Dastan Helmet (SP: 4, Immune to Earth), Dastan Greatsword (WP: 10, +2 WP for all other Dastan Equipment), Dastan Armor (SP: 3 Bodywear, Immune to Earth and Fire, +2 SP for all other Dastan Equipment, Suitable for Knights, Regulators, Winged Warriors, Dragoons, and Vindicators)

• Garnet

•

20x Potion,

23x Grand Potion, 14x Health Core,

Diluted Arc Tonic,

Hyper Arc Tonic,

4x Elixir, 2x

Arc Elixir,

13x Remedy, 3x Neutralizer,

2x Purging Water,

Tiger Balm,

Phoenix Essence, 3x Phoenix Incense, Fenghuang Essence (After being consumed, automatically revives the target with full health once when knocked out; cannot revive targets that are already knocked out),

2x Last Resort,

8x

Nostrum, 8x Mead,

Soma, 6x Mulled Wine,

2x Cloud of Celerity,

2x Bravado Brew, Smile of the Gods, Earthwyrm Fang (Grants the encouraged-, lucky-, reinforced-, and blinded- effects for the duration of one battle), 2x

Minimizing Dust,

Bad Breath,

2x Wyvern's Breath,

Gold Ring (Worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver),

4 Smoke Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs,

Demeter Bomb (100

wood

-elemental damage), Rudra Bomb (100

lightning

-elemental damage), Pumpkin Bomb (causes stunned-, poisoned-, asleep-, blinded-, sealed- and confused-effects to all opponents when used),

2x Fog Bomb,

Mystic Bomb,

Baffle Bomb, 2x

Bone,

Skeleton Decoy, 4x

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)

• Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe,

Crystal Ball (Worth 800 gold, 1600 in magic shops)

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

180 Years Old Female Elven

Mystic Knight

Level 23.33

*Immune to

Earth

,

Fragile

*

Power Bonus:

4

Defense:

24

(15 + 4 + 5)

Health:

32/32

(Base 5 + 22 Levels + 7 Health Bonus - 2 Penalty #102)

Ether:

27/31

(Base 5 + 22 Levels + 4 Bonus #102)

Gold:

953

GP:

44

Equipment:

Zelphie's Staff (WP: 20, cannot be imbued with elements, damages undead), Arm Shield (SP:15, shield), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to

Fragile

,

suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators)

, Stingy Gloves (Prevents the wearer from having gold stolen,

hand wear), Dastan Helmet (SP: 4, Immune to Earth)

Inventory:

Equipment:

Lullaby Wand (WP:8,

Sleep

effect), Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Chaotic Whip (WP: 5,

Darkness

Elemental), Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the

Poisoned

by 3 effect, mace), Crescent Shield (SP: 7, halved damage from elemental attacks, shield), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides

Nimble

Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torso wear), Aventine's Tricorne (SP: 3, Immunity to

Fire

),

Dastan Greatsword (WP: 10, +2 WP for all other Dastan Equipment), Dastan Armor (SP: 3 Bodywear, Immune to Earth and Fire, +2 SP for all other Dastan Equipment, Suitable for Knights, Regulators, Winged Warriors, Dragoons, and Vindicators),

Enchanted Braclet (Protects from Sealed Effect,

hand wear),

Spell Items:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Diamond (

Light

), Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Electrical Warding (1/2 chance to make the target immune to electric for the duration of one battle at the cost of 1 ether)

Consumables:

2

Potions, 8 Grand Tonics, 3 Remedy, Tiger Balm, 4 Mead, Ambrosia, 5 Venoms, Deadly Venom, Raw Sushi (Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether when consumed), 2 Tasty Pretzels (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Tinyshroom, 2 Level Up Mushroom, 3 Bone, Skeleton Decoy, Ice Bomb,

Nostrum

Decamon Deck:

Lucky Rabbit (Icy 1), Scarab (Rock 1), Barghest (Electric 2), Automaton (Electric 5)

Tools:

Bedroll, Shovel, Magnifying Glass

Lady Felix

(Controlled by Hybros)

Level 28.66 Rogue *Genetic Regrowth* *Immune to Instant Kill* *Causes Bleeding -10*

Power: 28

Health: 35/35

Gold: ???

Equipment: Lady Felix's Very Precise Mace (WP: 14, Causes bleeding -10, Suitable to Lady Felix), Eye of the Beholder Amulet (Accessory, Once per quest the hero may re-roll the last round), Hereditary Genetics (Non-artifact, Immune to Instant Kill, Genetic Regrowth [hero regain 20 health on rounds that are multiples of three], usable by Selkreeths only), Notes of the Master Thief (Starts battles Hastened & Lucky)

Inventory: ???

Vipera

(Controlled by Hoke)

Has a 1/6 chance to grant Inspired

Has a 1/3 chance to grant Lucky

Flipz · September 22, 2015

OOC: I should only have 11 Meads and 7 Nostrums, and the Love Potion should also be gone from my inventory. Also, it looks like a bunch of images are breaking--Purpearl's and one of the wings on PC, but none of the enemy pics save the main profile pic loaded on mobile.

Arthur is not caught off-guard by Bellerai's aggression, and he throws his bottle of Tiger Balm at Bellerai Fire-Stomach from the Back Row.

Miirym narrows her eyes. Smoke begins to positively pour from her, a midnight violet miasma surrounding the youngling Dragon as she lunges forth.

Miirym spits (breath) in Bellerai Fire-Stomach's face from the Back Row.

Edited September 22, 2015 by Flipz

Purpearljellyblob · September 22, 2015

OOC: Realised that the link to my avatar is broken. Here's the new link.

<...three...ten.> Bellerai's eyes fly open.

Purpearl shakes her head, disappointed at Bellerai,

"No matter how intelligent you may be, if you are dishonourable in your actions, you are no better than a lowly rotten snake."

Purpearl casts Fire at Bellerai's Left Foot from the back row.

Heroica RPG - Quest #139: Around the World

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