Heroica RPG - Quest #147: Judgment Day

[Lind Whisperer]

​It would seem some of our companions have continued without us. Do we know which way they went? Or would my compass be needed to track them? Regardless we need to be on our way and find our ally in this place.

"Sir Arthur ran off that way, I think he was tracking the Falconer down."

[Asphalt]

Then, shall we all follow?

[Endgame]

The ground was saturated by the increasingly intense downpour. Arthur was leaving footprints in the mud as he sought The Falconer.

QM Note: Got to make a few sets/want to give swils a chance to respond.

[Asphalt]

This weather grows tiresome. I will be right back. I need to change into some dryer gear.

Vindsval moves behind the house and begins to disrobe. He Removes the Mythril Mail and Toxic Hood. He then Equips the Shikokku's Stealth Suit and Wonky Boots. ​He refastens his scorpion cloak and shoulder pauldron. Finally he moves the Vampire blade to his back and Places the Severa Slasher in his primary scabbard. Feeling clean and dry again beneath the tightly fitting suit, as well as more powerful and strangely more protected her returns to his companions at the front of the house.

Shall we track our Dragoon? Or is there more that we need accomplish here.

Vindsval Half-Born (Asphalt)

39 year old, Male, Half Giant,

Level: 31 3/4 Paladin *Gains Triple XP* *Immune to Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, and Weakened, Effects* Immune to Dark & Demonic enemies (Attacks cause Burning 3)

Power: 79 (31+40+1+1+6)

Power Bonus +6

Defense: 29

Health: 50/50 (9+30+11)

Ether: 35/35 (5+30)

Gold: 359

Equipment:

Severa Slasher:(WP 20 (40): One of the strongest Severa Knight's many swords, left with her mistress. A strange powder covers it, on successful hits inflicts Burning 3. Greatsword.

Shikokku's Stealth Suit (SP:6; Power +6, User is immune to Dark & Demonic enemies; Body, Head and Backwear counts as 1 Artefact)

Mythril Shield (SP: 20 Shield)

Mechanical Arm (Doubles WP for the equipped weapon; wearer cannot become disarmed; suitable for Vindsval only; handwear)

Wonky Shoes (footwear, SP: 3, suitable for all classes)(lent by Benj),

Medal of Glory (accessory, mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles, immunity toAsleep,Blinded,Confused, Fragile, and Weakened effects)(lent by Benji)

Inventory:

Consumables: 4X Mead, 4X Smelling Salts, 5X Remedy, Potion, 6X Grand Potion, 3X Smoke Bomb, 4X Tonic, 4x Venom (poison -1), 4X Deadly Poison (Poison -10), Banana, Poison Bomb, 4X Hurricane - This exotic drink grants the Hilariously and Luckily Drunk-effect, doubling the power of every attack, provided the consumer can state a pun related to his attack with every attack for the duration of one battle, Bone, Jarate (deals the Fragile effect to all opponents for three rounds, Consumable Bomb), Fenghuang Essence, Agni Bomb, Elixir, Myrrh, Ambrosia, Mulled Wine.

Misc: Mythril Shard, 4X Grating Stone

Weapons And Shieds

Very Pink Parasol: Broomstick, WP:1, Male enemies are Enamored with the hero

Verkenner (WP:10, Darkness elemental Broomstick,(X2 against Humanoid and Holy/Luminous)ranged)

Xeno Whip (WP:4, poisoning the Xeno Whip doubles the poison output, whip)

Leets d’Loc (WP:9, ice-elemental longsword)

Simurgh Wingblade (WP:12, cannot be used with a shield; greatsword)

Ignis Blade (WP:5, Fire-elemental, ignores SP of foes weak to Fire, (Beasts, Icey, and Plants) gems cannot be merged into or removed from the weapon; greatsword)

Gaia Blade (WP:5, Wood-elemental, ignores SP foes weak to Wood,(aquatic and Rock) gems cannot be merged into or removed from the weapon; greatsword

Twin Sai (WP: 12, dual strike, dagger)

Vampire's Court Sword (WP:12 (24); 1/3 chance to cause bleeding; always causes bleeding to humanoids; great sword.)

Artefacts:

Toxic Hood: (Headwear. The green hood worn by the Rosalia Pestilence. Changes the poisoned effect, to Blessed for the duration of the battle if poisoned while wearing the hood, Usable by all.)

Ten-Gallon Hat: Gives the wearer the "Tourist" effect, causing no one to take them seriously)

Witch's Talisman (Causes the witch's poisonous attacks to deal poison 10 instead of poison 1; suitable for witches, accessory)

Gloves of the Hypocritical/Hippocratic Oath, Handwear, (Adds +10 to healing for characters with the Healing job trait and + 10 Poisoning for characters with the Wicked (or future equivalent) fighting style )

Lethauros Mail: SP: 4. Prismatic armor bright enough to banish darkness. You can feel the dragon watching you as your continue on your journey, aiding you in your hunt. The wearer takes half damage from Demon and Dark type enemies. Suitable for anyone, bodywear.

Mythril Mail (SP:10; suitable to knights and barbarians only; bodywear)

Anniversary Medal (Power +4, SP +4, Max Health +4, Max Ether +4. Values increase by 1 with each passing year; Accessory)

Gauntlets of the Legionnaire (Power +5, immune to Petrified, Handwear)

Gems: Emerald X2, Aquamarine X2, Garnet X2, Ruby, Opal, Diamond, Topaz

Scrolls,

Scroll of Poisoning. Can be cast on a weapon to give it Poison 10, for the duration of the battle at the cost of 5 Ether.

Scroll of Frailty (Enables casting the Fragile effect to one target for three round. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether.)

Decamon Cards: Cherub (Luminous 3)

Tools: Bed Roll, Shovel, Magic Compass

New stats are in the Spoiler set Endgame.

Edited May 9, 2016 by Asphalt

[swils]

Yikes, you take a day or two to move out of a dorm, and you miss a lot! I should be here for the next week or so, but with fair warning, I was caught off guard when I heard my summer arrangements were shifting from an apartment to a dry cabin... unsure of how reliable my internet will be following that move.

Arx leapt up and took to the air, trying to scout his friends' distance so far. Thormanil, having withdrawn to his own thoughts while the others argued, snapped back to attention at Jinnipher's nudge. Having previously come off as rather aloof, he was taken off guard by her address.

"Huh? Oh, nah... nah. He's got a powerful grip on magic, more'n most, but when we were speaking last, he mentioned that his feats take both a lot of time and energy. If it comes down to a fight, I don't expect him to be able to bowl right over us, at least. I think the scariest part about him right now is how mild mannered he's been. Other powerful dragons I've met, they're all too eager to roar at you about how strong they are, and a bunch of 'Fear me, bow to me' nonsense. Immortalis seems to accept his own, well, mortality." He rambles a bit as he looks towards the sky to see where Arx had gone.

[Kintobor]

​This involves your inquiry about the love potion doesn't it? Vindsval lifts a hand before Lind can respond. No, Leave the walked path behind you for the time being. If I am needed to know, I am sure I will be brought into the know.

He again looks around for his missing companions.

Mistress Karie, would you lead us then to our next destination?

"If all of you are ready, let's get a move on and find Arthur. He seems to know where he's going, so if we find him, we find our veteran."

Arx leapt up and took to the air, trying to scout his friends' distance so far. Thormanil, having withdrawn to his own thoughts while the others argued, snapped back to attention at Jinnipher's nudge. Having previously come off as rather aloof, he was taken off guard by her address.

"Huh? Oh, nah... nah. He's got a powerful grip on magic, more'n most, but when we were speaking last, he mentioned that his feats take both a lot of time and energy. If it comes down to a fight, I don't expect him to be able to bowl right over us, at least. I think the scariest part about him right now is how mild mannered he's been. Other powerful dragons I've met, they're all too eager to roar at you about how strong they are, and a bunch of 'Fear me, bow to me' nonsense. Immortalis seems to accept his own, well, mortality." He rambles a bit as he looks towards the sky to see where Arx had gone.

"I don't like him because he's arrogant and has a grating "holy than thou" attitude to him. His angels don't help his cause, either. Needless to say, we're not getting to him any quicker standing around here looking to catch colds. Let's get a move on." Karie scowled. She wrapped her arms together. The wind and the rain was beginning to get to her skin, and she was hoping to get to the veteran sooner than later.

[Asphalt]

Vindsval leaves exceptionally large, exceptionally deep footprints as he follows along Author's Trail.

[Endgame]

The rain grows heavier. It begins to come down in a torrent, slicing across the wind and cutting the heroes like cold razors. Arthur follows the compass, and the party follows the trail of footprints he was leaving.

Eventually, the party rejoins and finds The Falconer's training grounds.

The Veteran hears the sloshing footsteps and turns around.

"Heroes, you-"

Another voice chooses to cut her off.

Vaermina.

"Excuse me for interrupting."

"Hmph. One of the dragon's soldiers, I presume?"

"Indeed."

[Lind Whisperer]

Another voice chooses to cut her off.

"Indeed."

Pointedly ignoring the Dragoon, Lind nodded at Vaermina. "Nice to see you again."

He aimed the Windspitter's Deck at her. "Sorry you can't stay."

[Kintobor]

"Eyes alert, everyone. Take a moment to look around and ensure our friend isn't the only one here. Including you, Anemos." Karie orders, taking a look around herself for any signs of the other angels. She clutched her guitar neck firmly, fingers itching to pluck a string. "Fool me once. I distinctly remember you with Charon when you knocked us out, and we're not going to be experiencing that again anytime soon."

Edited May 11, 2016 by Kintobor

[Lind Whisperer]

"I met her in Eschaton - her domain - or, rather, ability - is nightmares."

[Flipz]

Arthur tosses Karie his Sandman's Parasol. "Catch, Karie. With this you can sing off the sleep if they try that trick again." Miirym takes to the air, looking around for approaching enemies and hopefully staying out of range of another attempted sleep spell.

[Asphalt]

You certainly have some diverse tastes in women Whisperer. Be gone from here "Angel" we have business to attend to.

​Vindsval takes a step closer to the falconer and, using his cloak to protect it from the elements, draws his scroll of poison. He Casts in on Slasher.

OOC: If not successful after 4 attempts he will stop trying.

[Kintobor]

Karie catches the Parasol, equipping it and remove the Encore Plectrum. She opens the parasol up, thankful to finally be out of the rain. She would've admired the umbrella's more elaborate detailing, but that would have to wait until after the encounter.

"Ah, thanks Arthur!"

[JimBee]

"Huh? Oh, nah... nah. He's got a powerful grip on magic, more'n most, but when we were speaking last, he mentioned that his feats take both a lot of time and energy. If it comes down to a fight, I don't expect him to be able to bowl right over us, at least. I think the scariest part about him right now is how mild mannered he's been. Other powerful dragons I've met, they're all too eager to roar at you about how strong they are, and a bunch of 'Fear me, bow to me' nonsense. Immortalis seems to accept his own, well, mortality." He rambles a bit as he looks towards the sky to see where Arx had gone.

"Hm. Well as long as killing him is still at the forefront of your mind, you're okay by me."

Jinnipher scowled at the new arrival, before she could even greet Hestia Bonaparte. "You had better keep flying, fallen angel. I don't take kindly to being stabbed in the back."

[Siercon and Coral]

OOC: Siercon is also immune to sleep. Though not immune to fast asleep. So I'm assuming the last sleeping spell was 'fast asleep' but if in case 'immune to sleep' plays a role in the future, just wanted to put it out there. :)

Siercon drew svens dagger and readied himself for an immediate attack.

[Asphalt]

OOC: Siercon is also immune to sleep. Though not immune to fast asleep. So I'm assuming the last sleeping spell was 'fast asleep' but if in case 'immune to sleep' plays a role in the future, just wanted to put it out there. :)

OOC: Vindsval Too if it becomes important, but I think the last event was a story element. So it really wouldn't matter either way.

[Endgame]

"I'm sure you've all met opposition who preferred to send out their fighters one by one, or in small groups. Well..."

The party glances around. Gray shapes. Gray shapes moving in the woods, dancing just beyond the shoreline, obscured by rain...

Miirym takes to the skies to look for angels. She finds them, but only after one of them takes a swing - she deftly dodges as the full threat starts to reveal itself.

"That is not what we angels do. Know that we still remain a nonlethal force. You will not die here, not yet. Not while Eubric ca still capitulate. But Immortalis's exact words were "use more direct methods." Strivus's and Charon's exact words were "drop the hammer." Do you know how I interpreted those orders, heroes?"

The party sees gray streaks of light burst from the forest, gather near the shoreline as rain poured down and waves crashed. They surround, envelop, and constrict around the party, silhouettes of white and gray and black, surrounding them. And at the front of the horde?

Four out of Immortalis's six head angels.

"It's the end of the line."

"...I'm very sorry it had to come to this."

The Falconer tightens her grip on her weapons as she sees the massive horde approach them from all directions, Vaermina, Glaz, Corvis, and Telethia leading it all.

"No time for introductions. We have only the briefest of moments left - brace yourselves, now!"

The party had a chance to make any further preparations before the battle commenced!

[Flipz]

"<Vindsval, I could use some healing.>"

"Actually, on that subject..." Arthur drinks a Mead, uses a Mead on Miirym, and finally uses a Nostrum on Vindsval.

OOC: I think around the time I first came in, Siercon gave me his Phoenix Essence and I slotted it into my Duplovian Swift Halberd.

OOC 2: Also, the Mail of the Renegade Commander should be equipped within the Coat Hangar.

Arthur re-equips the Coat Hangar and attached Mail of the Renegade Commander. He also equips his Tin Gloves in place of his Tin Greaves.

Arthur lends Siercon his Scarf of Misfortune. "You should have space to equip that, with luck a well-timed Circle of Might and Magic might prove a great boon."

[Kintobor]

Karie grimaced at the oncoming horde of angels. She ensures her ether is maxed, as well as her health using grand tonics and grand potions. She digs her feet into the dirt, readying her stance as she taps her foot in rhythm.

"That is not what we angels do. Know that we still remain a nonlethal force. You will not die here, not yet. Not while Eubric ca still capitulate. But Immortalis's exact words were "use more direct methods." Strivus's and Charon's exact words were "drop the hammer." Do you know how I interpreted those orders, heroes?"

"Well done, bring the entire army of angels to us. Like bringing lambs to the slaughter." Karie shook her head, looking tired and frustrated. She'd beaten these sort of odds before, but not with the life she had built on the line. Not to this degree. "Tell Charon I'm coming, and that if he's bringing down the hammer, I'm going to bring his goddamn house down."

[Endgame]

"Couldn't bring everyone here, unfortunately... And trust me, Minstrel. If you knew what position Charon held in the heavens before he fell from the heavens, you and your husband would be running hoe right now. If you care about your safety, that is what you'd do. But then again... it's Eubric's safety you care about, yes? How I wish I could show you the power we used to wield..."

"Do not forget this is not about power, Vaermina." says Telethia softly, clutching the flowers in her hands. Vaermina glares at her, seemingly.

"I know there is no talking you out of your folly. So may the best horde win, yes? Just know I will not be humiliated again."

"..." Glaz seemed distant. Karie's Empath Glass, the very gift she got from this angel, detected sadness in his heart. "I hate this part of the job. I truly, truly do."

Edited May 12, 2016 by Endgame

[Lind Whisperer]

The party had a chance to make any further preparations before the battle commenced!

OoC: If Lind can drink a potion without going over half-health, he does so - if he doesn't have any potions, or is already at full health, he waits for the battle to start.

"Couldn't bring everyone here, unfortunately... And trust me, Minstrel. If you knew what position Charon held in the heavens before he fell from the heavens, you and your husband would be running hoe right now. If you care about your safety, that is what you'd do. But then again... it's Eubric's safety you care about, yes? How I wish I could show you the power we used to wield..."

"Key phrase? Used to."

[JimBee]

Jinnipher scowled. "It really is the end of the line for you, winged bitch. Clearly you're all past your expiration dates, or else your Gods wouldn't have cast you out."

"..." Glaz seemed distant. Karie's Empath Glass, the very gift she got from this angel, detected sadness in his heart. "I hate this part of the job. I truly, truly do."

"Don't act like you don't have a choice. There are none more ignorant than those who deny that."

[Siercon and Coral]

Jinnipher scowled. "It really is the end of the line for you, winged bitch. Clearly you're all past your expiration dates, or else your Gods wouldn't have cast you out."

"Don't act like you don't have a choice. There are none more ignorant than those who deny that."

Siercon laughed at this. he accepted the scarf, and equipped his robe and gloves to go with it, removing the feather. He also dipped svens dagger in a standard bottle of poison. He was as ready as he could be with the stuff he had.

"Thank you Arthur." He said solemnly.

Edited May 12, 2016 by Siercon and Coral

[Asphalt]

"<Vindsval, I could use some healing.>"

"Actually, on that subject..." Arthur drinks a Mead, uses a Mead on Miirym, and finally uses a Nostrum on Vindsval.

Still unused to hearing the great beast's voice in his head he walks over to the dragon.

It would be my honor Great Lady.

Vindsval Walks up to The Young Dragon and places a hand on her head. He whispers a prayer and golden light flows from his hand into her glittering scales. Vindsval Heals Miirym.

Many Thanks Author

Vindsval Drinks the Nostrum given to him.

I can feel the fates smiling on me already.