Heroica RPG - Quest#155: The Grunch Who Stole Grogmas

[Palathadric]

I'm tempted to tell Lindy that a rat helped us, but then decide against it and keep silent instead.

"I believe there was a third tunnel that we have not yet traversed. Perhaps there is nothing down there, but...perhaps not," I whisper to Thalion.

Edited April 23, 2017 by Palathadric

[StickFig]

Matthias looks up at Lindy and doffs his hat. "I do believe they are, Miss Lindy. We found you thanks to Master Grunch," he says, indicating the greenskin with a wave of the topper. "He was the one stealing the toys - because they were all poisoned with a drug that allowed you to be kidnapped. He saved many children."

After giving her just a moment to ponder, the druid begins to question the children. "Have any of you seen any other dark dwarves or automatons here? Or are there any other children in these tunnels that you know of? Have you heard or seen any others who are not here now?"

Edited April 23, 2017 by StickFig
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[-obelix-]

"You dont need to worry Lindy, they are all gone."

Thalion picks up the loot and, along with the loot from the party's last battle, distributes it as follows:

Matthias: Grating Stone, Elixir, Grand Tonic, 100 gold

Vindsval: Undead Antlers, Bag of Wonder, 150 gold

Monk: Bright Polish, Scrap Metal, Grand Potion

Thalion: Undead Antlers, Winter's Whip, 150 gold

Afterwords, he addresses the party, "We should get these children back to their parents in the village as our first priority." He turns around and looks for Grunch, "Master Grunch, do you think there are any more of those things around?"

[Asphalt]

Vindsval breaths a sigh of relief as the final enemy falls, and all of the children yet stand. He walks up to the children.

Hello Lindy, You have many friends, some of whom you do not know.  They all helped us find you. 

He kneels and smiles to the children.

Tell me youngling, who are your friends? 

[Waterbrick Down]

14 hours ago, StickFig said:

Matthias looks up at Lindy and doffs his hat. "I do believe they are, Miss Lindy. We found you thanks to Master Grunch," he says, indicating the greenskin with a wave of the topper. "He was the one stealing the toys - because they were all poisoned with a drug that allowed you to be kidnapped. He saved many children."

After giving her just a moment to ponder, the druid begins to question the children. "Have any of you seen any other dark dwarves or automatons here? Or are there any other children in these tunnels that you know of? Have you heard or seen any others who are not here now?"

"There's four more kids in the other tunnel they rotate us in and out when we weren't digging."

13 hours ago, -obelix- said:

"You dont need to worry Lindy, they are all gone."

Thalion picks up the loot and, along with the loot from the party's last battle, distributes it as follows:

Matthias: Grating Stone, Elixir, Grand Tonic, 100 gold

Vindsval: Undead Antlers, Bag of Wonder, 150 gold

Monk: Bright Polish, Scrap Metal, Grand Potion

Thalion: Undead Antlers, Winter's Whip, 150 gold

Afterwords, he addresses the party, "We should get these children back to their parents in the village as our first priority." He turns around and looks for Grunch, "Master Grunch, do you think there are any more of those things around?"

QM Note: There's still one Grating Stone left over.

The Party
 Vindsval Half-Born (Asphalt)
39 year old, Male, Half Giant,
Level: 38 Paladin *Gains Triple XP* *Immune to Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, and Weakened, Effects* *Immune to Dark & Demonic enemies*
Power Bonus: 8
Defense: 29
Health: 57/57
Ether: 34/42
Gold: 854
Equipment: Wrath Lance (WP:16, causes enraged and burning 10, poison 7 and cursed; Darkness and Fire Elemental, lance), Shikokku's Stealth Suit (SP:6; Power +6, User is immune to Dark & Demonic enemies; Body, Head and Backwear counts as 1 Artifact), 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, Smelling Salts, 2X Remedy, Potion, 6X Grand Potion, 3X Smoke Bomb, 3X Tonic, 4X Venom (poison -1), 3X 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, Fenghuang Essence, Agni Bomb, Elixir, Myrrh, Soma, 2X Phoenix Essence, Candy Cane (Restores 10 Health and 5 Ether), Zoot's Cookie, Health Core, Bright Polish, Bag of Wonder (Summons a random Decamon that joins the battle for 5 rounds. 10 uses remaining, Consumable)
Misc: Mythril Shard, 4X Grating Stone,  Gold Bar (Collateral from the Demon Germ)
Weapons And Shields: Ludeus (WP: 25 Glowing Blade forged from the body of Immortalis. Be free from your endless burden, argent lord of lightning, and allow this blade to carry on your legacy. Successful hits have a 1/3 chance of Awakening the blade's true power, doubling the sword's WP for the next round. Doubling does not compound.  Greatsword/Longsword.)Verkenner (WP:10, Broomstick,ranged),  Crystal Blade: WP: 16, Greatsword. Imbued with a diamond, as is light-elemental as a result. A transparent blade that the fallen angel Glaz wielded), Very Pink Parasol: Broomstick, WP:1, Male enemies are Enamored with the hero, Xeno Whip (WP:4, poisoning the Xeno Whip doubles the poison output, whip), Leets d’Loc (WP:9, ice-elemental longsword), Renegade’s Crook (WP: 10, successful healing also poisons the target’s weapon by 3, staff), Simurgh Wingblade (WP:12, cannot be used with a shield; great-sword), Twin Sai (WP: 12, dual strike, dagger), Stygian Blade (WP: 12, Longsword: WP doubled when using it against an Ethereal or Ancient enemy. The aura it exudes seems to be very cold, very luminescent water, the blade of Charon, the Angel of Death.), Undead Antlers (WP: 10, Grants Intimidation, Darkness Elemental, Halberd)
Artifacts: 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), 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 ), Mythril Mail (SP:10; suitable to knights and barbarians only; bodywear), Anniversary Medal (Power +5, SP +5, Max Health +5, Max Ether +5. Values increase by 1 with each passing year; Accessory), Gauntlets of the Legionnaire (Power +5, immune to Petrified, Handwear), Wanderer's Seal (Vindicator's Seal, grants access to the Vindicator job class; suitable to followers of the Wanderer only)
Gems: Emerald X2, Aquamarine X2, Garnet X2, Opal, 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.) 
Tools: Bed Roll, Shovel, Magic Compass

 Monk Pretzel (Palathadric)
463-year-old male "hermit" Artisan *Reinforced* *Immune to Darkness, Wood, Earth, Water, Light, Fire, Lightning, Wind, Blinded, and Confused*
Level: 38
Power Bonus: 2
Defense: 40 80
Health: 68/68
Gold: 4350
Equipment: Heaven and Hell (WP: 30; Darkness; Dual-Strike; Whip), Marauder’s Mantle (Grants permanent reinforced effect; Suitable to Marauders; Backwear), , Book of Artisan's Tricks (At the beginning of the quest, wearer may choose to copy another class' ability (the copied ability can be used at will until the end of the quest; Accessory; Suitable for Artisans), Cloak of the Grand Vizier (SP: 6 multiplied by the number of party members; Grants immunity to Darkness, Wood, Earth, Water, Light, Fire, Lightning, Wind, *Blinded*, and *Confused*; Backwear), Armour of Dark Arts (SP: 10; Takes up: Bodywear, Handwear, Footwear slots; counts as one artifact; Suitable to Knights, Dragoons, and Skirmishers)
Inventory:
Weapons: Dual Staff (WP: 13; Ice, Lightning, Fire, Wind, Light; Deals *Bleeding 3*; Dual Strike; Staff), Tyrant's Maul (WP: 28; causes *Hexed*; Hammer), Quarterstaff (WP: 4/8 against Humanoids; Staff), Flying Cross (WP: 11; Darkness; Broomstick), Splinter Broom (WP: 10; 1/2 chance to deal *Stunned*; defies SP; Broomstick), Whip of Savage Overlords (WP: 9; ⅙ chance of inflicting the *Slowed* effect; Whip), Steak (WP: 1; instantly kills vampires on successful hits; suitable for all), Staff of the Necromancer (WP: 12; damages Undead; +1 Level to raised Undead; Staff), Shadeaux Mace (WP: 9; deals *Fragile* effect; Mace), Glacial Mace (WP: 12; has 1/2 chance to cause *Slowed*; Ice-elemental; Mace), Shredding Star (WP: 13; removes all temporary effects from the target; Mace), Honed Axe (WP:10, cuts target's SP in half, Axe
Artifacts: Darksteel Armour (SP: 6; Max. Health +3; Bodywear), Soul Link Chain (Allows the user to pair up with another party member, each of them gaining all the effects that the other has. The partnerhas to equip the chain as well (ie. one chain can be shared by two people); Accessory), Strategist's Shako (+5 power while in the front row, +5 SP while in the back; Headwear), Bloody Skull Helmet (SP: 3; heals wearer by the amount of health other combatants lose by *Bleeding* at the end of each round; Headwear), Duplovian Helmet (SP: 2; Immune to Magic and Healing; Headwear), Burning Knuckle Helmet (SP: 10; Wearer suffers Burning -3 effect; Suitable for Anyone; Headwear), White Ninja Cowl (Once per battle, 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),  Bumble Fanshirt (SP: 1; Vermin with level less than half of the wearers are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; Bodywear), Order Imperial Prophet's Armor (SP: 8; Grants Command; Suitable for Prophets; Bodywear), Duke's Coat-of-Arms (SP: 5; Protects against *Fragile* and all *Poisons*; Suitable for Knights, Dragoons, Skirmishers and Regulators; Bodywear), Infernal Armor (SP: 10; absorbs Fire; suitable to knights, dragoons, regulators, skirmishers and vindicators; Bodywear), Cloak of the Barbaric Runecaster (SP: 3; wearer creates and deploys a Skeleton Decoy at the start of every battle; Suitable for Battle Mages, Necromancers, and Scholars; Backwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP: 2, Max Ether +4; Backwear), Rock Gauntlets (Grants the wearer Iron Fist at no ether cost; Suitable for anyone; Handwear), Counterstrike Gloves (Handwear), Soothing Slippers (Meditation restores 5 ether; Footwear), Shackles of War (Accessory), Lens of Speed Reading (allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action; Accessory; Suitable for scroll users), The Good Book (Grants the Convert job trait - the user can turn any allied or neutral NPC to their faith, gaining their respect; user gains 10 gold from each conversion; suitable to Monk Pretzel only; Accessory), Scholar’s Codex (Makes negative effect scrolls deal non-elemental damage equal to the user’s level when successfully used, but also cost 1 ether more; suitable to scholars only; Accessory), White Fur Coat (SP:4, grants immunity to ice and stunned; allows the user to hide to avoid Free Hits (the effect ends if the user targets an enemy); suitable to barbarians and beast warriors; backwear.)
Gems: Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Aquamarine, Ethereal Opal (Ice and Fragile)
Scrolls: Scroll of *Sealing*, Scroll of *Blindness*, Scroll of *Confusion*, Scroll of *Sleep*, Scroll of *Frailty*, Scroll of *Weakening*, Scroll of *Minimizing* (Has 1/2 chance of causing the *Minimizing*-effect on the target; costs 10 ether.), Scroll of Arc *Sleep*, Scroll of Elemental Aura (Enables the user to cause the target's attacks deal only elemental damage corresponding to a gem available to the user for the duration of one battle. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 5 ether)
Consumables: 8 Potions, 20 Grand Potions, Cherry (Restores 1 ether), 2 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core, 13 Remedies, 3 Neutralizers, Grand Elixir (Restores full health and ether to target and remedies all negative effects), 2 Phoenix Incenses, 5 Phoenix Essences, 4 Meads,  Smelling Salts, Soma, 2 Nostrum, 5 Mulled Wine, Dragon Scale (lucky & blessed), Titan Heart (encouraged & inspired), Tiger Balm, 5 Venoms, 5 Deadly Venoms, 2 Paralyzing Venoms, 3 Jinxy Juices, 4 Smoke Bombs, 2 Fire Bombs, Military Grade Fire Bomb, 1 *Blind* Bombs, 2 *Seal* Bombs, *Sleep* Bomb, Plague Bomb (Causes 15 damage and *Poisoned* by 15 -effect to all opponents when used.), 2 *Stun* Bombs, 2 *Confuse* Bombs, 4 Bones, Crimson Haze (Causes a weapon to deal the *Poisoned* by 7 and Cursed effects permanently), Strong Wasabi (-2 *Poisoned* permanently), Grating Stone, Small Present, Milk, Bright Polish, Scrap Metal
Tools: Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, Shovel, Magic Shovel (will always find something when used, limited to three uses per quests)

 Matthias (StickFig)
Level 29.67 Druid *⅙ chance of being Encouraged at the start of any battle* *Immune to Ice* *Immune to Bound, Fragile, and Slowed* *Gains 10 gold for each Humanoid killed*
Power Bonus: 12
Defense: 6
Health: 40/40
Ether: 7/31
Gold: 705
Abilities: Bearer of the Anvil (Matthias may sacrifice his turn to add his WP or SP to another heroes for the round. He may also improve one weapon at the end of each quest [+1 WP].), Immortal Waters (Once per quest, Matthias can heal himself to full health and remove all negative effects during combat. This does not take up an action.)
Equipment: Ethereal Restored Fireball Extraordinaire (WP:11; also hits enemies listed above and below the target; Darkness-, Ice-, and Lightning-elemental; deals Fragile; user is Slowed; hand cannon), Dapper Hat (This amazingly dapper hat gives the wearer a ⅙ chance of being Encouraged at the start of any battle, headwear), Hunter's Plate (SP:4, wearer gains 10 gold for each Humanoid killed, suitable for rogues, rangers, barbarians, beast warriors, infiltrators, regulators, and winged warriors) (Dreyrugr), Ethereal Rocket Boots (SP:2; immunity to Ice; protects from Bound, Fragile, and Slowed effects; footwear)
Inventory: Ethereal XX Handcannon Replica (WP:12, pierces defense, Fire- and Light-elemental, deals Afraid, hand cannon),  Peashooter (WP:2, deals Burning -2, hand cannon), Pongcanis Crossbow (WP:8, crossbow), Crocodile Handbag (Max. ether +2, immunity to water; accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Human (Changes the wearer into a human of the same gender when worn, accessory), Winged Sandals (Protects from Bound and Slowed effects, footwear), Ethereal Garnet (Earth and Sealed), 2x Adamantite Shard (¼ of a full Adamantite ore, used for adamantizing weapons), 8x Bone (Distracts the target for the duration of 1 round, preventing Free Hits; worth 5 gold in magic shops), Deadly Venom, 3x Elixir, Grand Potion, 2x Grating Stone, Potion, 2x Red Death Blood, 3x Remedy, 4x Shattering Arrow (Lowers enemy SP by 5, suitable for classes with bows and crossbows), 3x Tonic, Smoke Bomb, Zhar-ptitsa Incense (Revives all party members to full health and grants the Blessed, Reinforced, and Transcended effects, consumable), Bedroll, Magic Compass, Candy Cane (Restores 10 Health and 5 Ether), 3x Firebomb, Skadi Bomb, Emergency Essence, Grand Tonic
Quest Items: Guffington's Seal (Proves the hero is a Friend of Guffington - the hero starts every quest with one Hero's Cocktail (Makes the hero Encouraged, Hastened, Lucky, and Inspired, consumable))

 Thalion Dwinlas (-obelix-) *Party Leader*
213 years old male elf Mystic Knight
Level: 36 *Nimble* *Restores 1 ether whenever damage is taken* *Immune to All Elements, Sealed, Blind, Weakened, Confused, Sleep, Fragile, Cursed, Poisoned and Bleeding* *Lucky*
Power Bonus: 0
Defense: 15
Health: 48/48
Ether: 13/47
Gold: 1213
Equipment: Alpha and Omega (WP: 18, dual healing/spellcasting at the cost of 2 ether, Hollow [Grand Potion stored], staves), Norgh Armor (SP:5, Immunity to Darkness, Light, Fire, Ice, Water, Wood, Wind, Lightning, Earth damage and Sealed, Blind, Fragile, Weaken, Sleep and Confused, bodywear), Blessed Amulet (Protects from Cursed-effect; accessory), Sterile Gloves (Immunity to Poisoned and Bleeding, handwear), Elven Boots (Wearer is permanently Nimble; suitable to elves; footwear)
Inventory:
Gems: Zirconia (Gem containing all elements; cannot be merged into equipment), Amethyst (Darkness) x3, Diamond (Light), Aquamarine (Water), Opal (Ice) Garnet (Earth),
Scrolls: Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep,  Scroll of Elemental Aura (Enables the user to cause the target's attacks deal only elemental damage corresponding to a gem available to the user for the duration of one battle. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 5 ether)
Weapons:  Broomstick (WP:9, ranged), Shield of Elvenkind (SP:11, restores 1 ether to wielder every time they take damage; shield), Despair (WP: 21, darkness-elemental, physical attacks and spells deal double damage to enemies inflicted with any negative effects, staff), War Blade (WP: 17, double WP against lower level enemies; greatsword), Nightfall (WP: 11, Darkness-elemental, absorbs 2 health on successful hits, Hollow [Nothing stored], dagger), Sleeper (WP: 4, deals Asleep to enemies it hits, Hollow Upgrade [Nothing stored], melee/throwing weapon), Duplovian Swift Halberd (WP: 10, deals Stunned on successful hits, Hollow [nothing stored]) , Handy Shield (SP:4, Immune to Blinded), Repeating Crossbow (WP: 5, Dual Strike, Bow), Winter's Whip (WP: 10, Ice Elemental, 1/3 chance to cause Slow, Whip), Undead Antlers (WP: 10, Grants Intimidation, Darkness Elemental, Halberd)
Artifacts: Slightly Less Lucky Die (Randomly causes the Lucky or Jinxed effect when used, costs 3 ether), Ribcage Shield (SP:11; every time the wielder takes a hit, the shield loses one SP; gives immunity to Doomed and Sudden Death for as long the shield has SP left), Helmet of the Guard (SP:2, Immune to Magic and Healing, headwear), , Winged Sandals (Protects from Bound and Slowed effects, footwear), Heart Locket (Protects from Enamored-effect; accessory), Snake-Eye Charm (Protects from Petrified-effect; accessory), Shackles of War (Prevents anyone from fleeing battles; accessory), Paper Doll (Protects from Hexed-effect; accessory), Cloak of Espionage (Allows the wearer to examine enemy stats before a battle, backwear), Bumble Fanshirt (SP:1, vermin with level less than half of the wearer's are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; bodywear), Dragoon's Helmet (SP:3, makes wearer absorb attacks of the element of their pet dragon, gaining health instead of damage; suitable for dragoons; headwear), Emerald Hood (SP:4, Immunity to Fragile, headwear), Cloak of Necrotic Shielding (SP:3, provides SPECIAL GUARD against Undead Enemies, backwear), Tin Helmet (Protects from Confused and Hexed effects; headwear), Sharkskin Hide (SP: 1, doubles water elemental spells, bodywear, suitable for mages, necromancers, chi monks, and weather mages), Vexing Vestaments (SP: 3, +8 max ether, the user can no longer heal undead to damage them, but healing humanoid, holy, and luminous enemies will now deal damage and inflict the hexed-effect, suitable for clerics and chi monks)
Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, Magic Compass
Consumables: Copy of The Eubric Herald (Gives the target the transcended and inspired effects for the duration of one battle), Kraken Fang (Grants hastened and reinforced effects when consumed), Grand Potion (7), Potion (4), Remedy (23), Mead (5), Smelling Salts (8), Nostrum (5), Mulled Wine (4), Elixir (3), Ambrosia, Ether Core, Grand Tonic (2), Phoenix Essence (4), Ethereal Essence (Revives a fallen ally with full health and ether and the transcended effect), Bone (4), Smoke Bomb, Blind Bomb (2), Seal Bomb, Sleep Bomb (3), Deluxe Skeleton Decoy, Feather of White, Feather of Flight (2), Demon Repellent, Skeleton Decoy (2), Mithril Shard (1/4 of a piece of Mithril), Crystal Ball (Worth 50 gold, 100 at magic shops), 3 Scrap Metal, Small Present, Crystal Ball

9 hours ago, Asphalt said:

Vindsval breaths a sigh of relief as the final enemy falls, and all of the children yet stand. He walks up to the children.

Hello Lindy, You have many friends, some of whom you do not know.  They all helped us find you. 

He kneels and smiles to the children.

Tell me youngling, who are your friends? 

"This is Mindy and Morty," Lindy points at the Elves, "The greenies are Grrrmm and Gllllx."

"Like, Lindy you know these people."

"Yes they came to my village, they know my parents!"


"Isn't it obvious Morty, these are famed heroes of Heroica! We are on Eubric after all." The young elf girl bows to the group. "Your thanks for rescuing us from such a precarious position. My brother and I were stolen from a small village in Southern Ennon."

The orc boy tugs at Vindsval's sleeve.

"You very strong, you from Thunder Ram tribe?"

Grunch and Mux having stepped out of the cavern momentarily soon return with more dwarf heads, two elf children, and two more orc children in tow.

"Looks like this is all of them. The other cavern had a pen in it with 'em locked in there. Sounds like most of them are from the mainland, no?"

[Asphalt]

Vindsval looks to the Orc Boy and give's him a toothier grin than he would the human or elf children,

I am of no Tribe Youngling,  I am the outcast son of an outcast. I go where the Wanderer wills.  Would you come with us back to the village?  

[-obelix-]

Thalion rummages through his backpack and finds a second grating stone, "Sorry, looks like I forgot this... Master Monk, here." He hands Monk the grating stone.

Thalion looks at the children and ponders for a moment, "It is as Lindy says, we do know her parents. And you are also right Mindy, we are of Heroica. My plan now is to go and get Lindy back to her parents, and then we will bring each of you to your homes and your families, no matter where they are in the world. You have my word! Does that sound good?" He looks at all the children awaiting to see if they are willing to let the heroes escort them back.

[StickFig]

18 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"There's four more kids in the other tunnel they rotate us in and out when we weren't digging."
Grunch and Mux having stepped out of the cavern momentarily soon return with more dwarf heads, two elf children, and two more orc children in tow.

Matthias turns to head out to the third tunnel, but Grunch and Mux have beaten him to it. He checks around the cavern once more for anything interesting or useful, waiting to bring up the rear as Thalion leads their party of heroes, orcs, and children out of the gloom.

[Waterbrick Down]

11 hours ago, Asphalt said:

Vindsval looks to the Orc Boy and give's him a toothier grin than he would the human or elf children,

I am of no Tribe Youngling,  I am the outcast son of an outcast. I go where the Wanderer wills.  Would you come with us back to the village?  

"Village? Thunder Ram village?"

7 hours ago, -obelix- said:

Thalion rummages through his backpack and finds a second grating stone, "Sorry, looks like I forgot this... Master Monk, here." He hands Monk the grating stone.

Thalion looks at the children and ponders for a moment, "It is as Lindy says, we do know her parents. And you are also right Mindy, we are of Heroica. My plan now is to go and get Lindy back to her parents, and then we will bring each of you to your homes and your families, no matter where they are in the world. You have my word! Does that sound good?" He looks at all the children awaiting to see if they are willing to let the heroes escort them back.

"Yeah! And you can all stay at my house! Mom will make us cookies and dad can sing us songs from when he was in the army!"


"Like really, Lindy?"


"Of course!"


"Well let's go then."

"Let us leave this forsaken place, what say you heroes? There's hardly anything left worth salvaging aside from the sleigh in the other room, Mux could probably manage it, but he'd go alot faster with help."

6 hours ago, StickFig said:

Matthias turns to head out to the third tunnel, but Grunch and Mux have beaten him to it. He checks around the cavern once more for anything interesting or useful, waiting to bring up the rear as Thalion leads their party of heroes, orcs, and children out of the gloom.

Matthias's inspection of the other cavern turns up some crates of supplies, a pen with cots inside, and a few random trinkets from the dwarves. Upon further scouring, the gnome does turn up a wrench.

 Tinkerer's Wrench - WP: 10  double WP against Mechanical, ranged, retrievable, throwing weapon

[Palathadric]

I dig with my Magic Shovel, before helping Mux with the sleigh.

[Asphalt]

7 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"Village? Thunder Ram village?"

"Yeah! And you can all stay at my house! Mom will make us cookies and dad can sing us songs from when he was in the army!"
 

"Let us leave this forsaken place, what say you heroes? There's hardly anything left worth salvaging aside from the sleigh in the other room, Mux could probably manage it, but he'd go alot faster with help."

 

 

The Giant's shoulders lift as he is cheered by the children's optimism and joy at being rescued.  That they may be traumatized by their ordeal had weighed heavily on his heart.

If it is within my power and a way can be determined I will see you returned to your Village of the Thunder Ram.  But for now, let us return to the Village of the Mopag.  Follow me little ones, everyone into the wagon.

Allow me to shoulder this burden Master Monk.

Vindsval takes the reigns of the slay and lays them across his massive shoulders.

 

[-obelix-]

"Alright then, off we go!" Thalion leads the party and the children back to Mopag settlement, and to Lindy's home.

[Waterbrick Down]

On 4/25/2017 at 3:54 AM, Palathadric said:

I dig with my Magic Shovel, before helping Mux with the sleigh.

Pretzel's digging turns up an old rusted mining hammer.

Mining Hammer (WP: 3, 1/3 chance to inflict Fragile)

On 4/25/2017 at 7:58 AM, Asphalt said:

 

The Giant's shoulders lift as he is cheered by the children's optimism and joy at being rescued.  That they may be traumatized by their ordeal had weighed heavily on his heart.

If it is within my power and a way can be determined I will see you returned to your Village of the Thunder Ram.  But for now, let us return to the Village of the Mopag.  Follow me little ones, everyone into the wagon.

Allow me to shoulder this burden Master Monk.

Vindsval takes the reigns of the slay and lays them across his massive shoulders.

 

The heroes help the children aboard the sleigh and as Vindsval takes the reigns, the little ones ooh and ahh at the half-giant's athleticism. A small door in the side of the cavern leads out into the frosty landscape.

20 hours ago, -obelix- said:

"Alright then, off we go!" Thalion leads the party and the children back to Mopag settlement, and to Lindy's home.

With a shudder and jolt the sleigh runs along
The half giant pulling so fantasticly strong

Past snow covered trees in their sleigh trimmed with chrome
The heroes with children all smiling head home

A crowd had assembled in the square all looking with hope
And a cheer did ring out when the group crested the slope

Teddy quickly rushes out to greet the group.

"Heroes! We had feared the worst and yet here you are with... quite a few more children then we expected!"


"Mommy, Daddy!"


"Lindy!"


"Do to tell brave adventurers, what came upon you? Are any of you injured or in need of healing?"

[Palathadric]

"I believe we are all in good health. You did well to select a druid for this quest. His help was invaluable. Without him, I'm afraid, we would not likely be bringing these children back in such good health."

[StickFig]

3 minutes ago, Palathadric said:

"You did well to select a druid for this quest. His help was invaluable. Without him, I'm afraid, we would not likely be bringing these children back in such good health."

Matthias blushes a bit under his stovepipe hat and looks around for Grunch and Mux. "Without Master Grunch, I'm afraid we wouldn't be bringing the children back at all. This village owes him and Master Mux a debt of gratitude."

[Waterbrick Down]

7 hours ago, Palathadric said:

"I believe we are all in good health. You did well to select a druid for this quest. His help was invaluable. Without him, I'm afraid, we would not likely be bringing these children back in such good health."

"Excellent! It seems you brought back quite the crowd with you as well."


"Indeed and they will be needing some attention. I'm sure working in that mine and gods know where-ever else will have taken quite a toll on their bodies."


"Why of course, I'm sure there are plenty of families here that would be willing to house the poor little ones."

7 hours ago, StickFig said:

Matthias blushes a bit under his stovepipe hat and looks around for Grunch and Mux. "Without Master Grunch, I'm afraid we wouldn't be bringing the children back at all. This village owes him and Master Mux a debt of gratitude."

"You can be quite assured, Master Druid, that you will all be repaid most generously for your heroic actions. Including Mr. Grunch, here."

Grunch pulls Thalion and Vindsval aside.

"While festivities do make my heart swell right up with enjoyment. I don't think Mux and I'll will be sticking around long. If these children have homes to return to, we'd be willing to make sure the get there. I can at least vouch for the Thunder Ram tribe, good lot, they'll be glad to have these two returned to 'em."

[-obelix-]

Thalion nods at Grunch's words, ""Indeed you are right master Grunch, and I would be happy to have you with us as we escort these children to their homes. Since you know of the Thunder Ram tribe, what do you say we start with getting their kids home safely first?"

Thalion turns around, "Children gather around and say goodbye to Lindy and the others, we are going to get you to your homes soon! I think first we will be going to the Thunder Ram tribe.", he says out loud.

[Waterbrick Down]

24 minutes ago, -obelix- said:

Thalion nods at Grunch's words, ""Indeed you are right master Grunch, and I would be happy to have you with us as we escort these children to their homes. Since you know of the Thunder Ram tribe, what do you say we start with getting their kids home safely first?"

Thalion turns around, "Children gather around and say goodbye to Lindy and the others, we are going to get you to your homes soon! I think first we will be going to the Thunder Ram tribe.", he says out loud.

"Well you must stay with us at least to celebrate the Grogmas feast! Why the broasted beast is already in the oven! And they'll be so many other delicacies! And the presents, oh I must go fetch the presents!"

Grunch gives Thalion a nod and turns to smile at all the happy inhabitants of Mopag.

"Broasted beast you say? Well Mux and I can't miss that now can we? What do you say heroes?"

[Palathadric]

"If the children are happy to stay for the feast, I will not refuse them their request."

[Asphalt]

14 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

Grunch pulls Thalion and Vindsval aside.

"While festivities do make my heart swell right up with enjoyment. I don't think Mux and I'll will be sticking around long. If these children have homes to return to, we'd be willing to make sure the get there. I can at least vouch for the Thunder Ram tribe, good lot, they'll be glad to have these two returned to 'em."

11 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"Well you must stay with us at least to celebrate the Grogmas feast! Why the broasted beast is already in the oven! And they'll be so many other delicacies! And the presents, oh I must go fetch the presents!"

Grunch gives Thalion a nod and turns to smile at all the happy inhabitants of Mopag.

"Broasted beast you say? Well Mux and I can't miss that now can we? What do you say heroes?"

I say let us enjoy the company of new friends.  Vindsval raises his hands to encompass the entire village.  We all have much to celebrate this day.

[StickFig]

Matthias looks up, a tiny figure almost childlike, and smiles at the assembly around him. "Feast we shall, for these little ones were lost, and now are found."

[Waterbrick Down]

Teddy departs for a quick moment before returning with packages all wrapped in brightly colored paper, Lindy is at his side. Behind the Mopag village begins setting up a tent and tables. Vast steaming piles of food and delightful looking pastries are also brought out as casks of ale and wine are rolled out.


"Here please accept these gifts, our craftsmen have been hard at work since you first arrived."


"Open them! Open them!"

For the Party
 1000 Gold

For Vindsval Halfborn
Multi-tool Attachment (Enables user to ignore the weapon restrictions of their class excluding Shields, Handwear, Suitable for Vindsval)

For Monk Pretzel
 Dice Bag of Fortune (tool; when used on an enemy, causes their loot rolls to be rolled twice)

For Thalion Dwinlas
 Gauntlets of the War Wizard (Weapons effects are added to spells, suitable for Battle Mages, Mystic Knights, and Prophets)

For Matthias
Stave of Grasping Thorns (WP 15, Roots of Life triggers a Kudzu (see Weather Mage), Staff)


"Our village will always be indebted to you heroes, and to you Master Grunch."


"It brings joy to my heart to see such lost ones brought home and for such a terrible evil to have at last been silenced."


"Yeah, you were all amazing! Please take care of my friends!"


"Worry not, little one, these fine heroes and myself will ensure they are all returned to safety. Merry Grogmas little Lindy."


"Merry Grogmas to all of us!"

QM Note: I'll post the final stats soon, but feel free to make any last responses. I'm montaging the return of the children for time's sake, but feel free to expound upon the group's adventure back in the hall. Thanks again for sticking with me through a "Christmas" quest that managed to run all the way into April, it was a joy to have you all along and I'll be sure to provide more fun feedback in the QM Lounge.

[-obelix-]

"Master Monk, I believe this is yours..." Thalion hands Monk back his Magic Compass.

On 4/28/2017 at 1:24 AM, Waterbrick Down said:

"Well you must stay with us at least to celebrate the Grogmas feast! Why the broasted beast is already in the oven! And they'll be so many other delicacies! And the presents, oh I must go fetch the presents!"

Grunch gives Thalion a nod and turns to smile at all the happy inhabitants of Mopag.

"Broasted beast you say? Well Mux and I can't miss that now can we? What do you say heroes?"

"I would like to return these children to their homes as soon as possible, as I believe they have been through a lot; but I guess we could all use a little rest before that journey. Thank you for your kind gifts, they are exquisite. Merry Grogmas to everyone!"

OOC: WBD, what should we do with Small Presents that we received near the beginning of the quest? Are they relevant, or just an RP item, because I would like to have Thalion give one to Lindy as a farewell gift before the quest is over, if that's OK!? 

Edited April 29, 2017 by -obelix-

[Asphalt]

12 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

Teddy departs for a quick moment before returning with packages all wrapped in brightly colored paper, Lindy is at his side. Behind the Mopag village begins setting up a tent and tables. Vast steaming piles of food and delightful looking pastries are also brought out as casks of ale and wine are rolled out.


"Here please accept these gifts, our craftsmen have been hard at work since you first arrived."


"Open them! Open them!"

For the Party
 1000 Gold

For Vindsval Halfborn
Multi-tool Attachment (Enables user to ignore the weapon restrictions of their class excluding Shields, Handwear, Suitable for Vindsval)

 

Vindsval sits down among the children as the gather round to watch the "Adults" open their gifts.  He smiles warmly and gently peels back the paper wrapped around his gift.  He looks at the strange metal object, turning it this way and that. 

It is beautiful Lindy, but what is it?

[Waterbrick Down]

3 hours ago, -obelix- said:

OOC: WBD, what should we do with Small Presents that we received near the beginning of the quest? Are they relevant, or just an RP item, because I would like to have Thalion give one to Lindy as a farewell gift before the quest is over, if that's OK!? 

QM Note: It's actually a small consumable: Candy Cane (Restores 10 Health and 5 Ether)