Heroica RPG - Quest #158: Color Me Shocked

[Asphalt]

11 hours ago, KotZ said:

"You're right, Petaldan, the Dens will certainly make them fight us, it's their way. Shall we go parley or sneak in hoping to avoid guards?"

Vindsval stows the spear and does his best to straighten his armor and cloak.

Everyone prepare yourself as best you can.  We cannot afford to show up at the front gates looking like a barbarian Horde.

Galedo, lead us to the front gate.

[StickFig]

Matthias inhales a Smelling Salts, washes it down with a Nostrum, and gives his hat a good quick brushing with the heel of his hand. "Ready when you are."

[MysticModulus]

4 hours ago, StickFig said:

Matthias inhales a Smelling Salts, washes it down with a Nostrum, and gives his hat a good quick brushing with the heel of his hand. "Ready when you are."

Nodding in agreement Ezeran too inhaled a Smelling Salts and took a big sip from the mulled wine he had in a flask in his satchel. "That was oddly refreshing, let's go!"

[KotZ]

"Alright, this way, please," Galedo mumbles as he takes the Heroes with him. They leave the garden and go to the grand front door. There, Galedo knocks. A few moments go by. Finally another servant comes. "These Heroes are here to talk with Calder." The second servant nods her head and retreats inside. Five minutes go by.

Then ten.

Fifteen.

Finally, a few figures emerge: a wizard, a Pongancis, and a few bodyguards.

"My grandfather is busy at the moment, so I'm here to talk," Jeremiah Den announces. He looks at Vindsval, "Wait, I've seen you. You were with some of the group we hired to grab the golden lotus." He casts his eyes to the other Heroes. "Something tells me you are not here looking for jobs."

"Something's off. I can smell it."

"Galedo, is there something you wish to tell me?"

"No, no, sir." Galedo casts his eyes downwards.

Jeremiah goes back to the Heroes. "So why are you here then? Offer your services? Attack me? Sell me something?"

[StickFig]

1 hour ago, KotZ said:

Jeremiah goes back to the Heroes. "So why are you here then? Offer your services? Attack me? Sell me something?"

Matthias opens his mouth to give an indignant answer, but finds he has no idea whatsoever what they're doing.

And to be honest, neither do I.

[Asphalt]

Vindsval closes his hand into a fist and presses it to his shoulder.  With a slight bow he greets the wizard.

Your memory serves you well and gives honor to my name Master Jeremiah of the House of Den.  I am Vindsval, Scorpion Knight, Hand of the Wanderer, and I was indeed part of the party tasked with bringing the fabled Lotus to you and your House.  I had hoped that my service in that matter would aid me in being granted an audience with your grandfather, the great Head of the House of Den.  It is to him that I and my retinue have travelled here to speak.  I mean no disrespect to yourself I assure you.

[MysticModulus]

Ezeran is careful not to speak, The symbiont sports a wide diabolic grin.

Edited August 4, 2017 by MysticModulus

[KotZ]

On 8/3/2017 at 2:02 PM, StickFig said:

Matthias opens his mouth to give an indignant answer, but finds he has no idea whatsoever what they're doing.

And to be honest, neither do I.

"Oh come on, you open that jaw of yours and you find nothing to say? I always thought Heroes just ran their mouths."

On 8/3/2017 at 2:54 PM, Asphalt said:

Vindsval closes his hand into a fist and presses it to his shoulder.  With a slight bow he greets the wizard.

Your memory serves you well and gives honor to my name Master Jeremiah of the House of Den.  I am Vindsval, Scorpion Knight, Hand of the Wanderer, and I was indeed part of the party tasked with bringing the fabled Lotus to you and your House.  I had hoped that my service in that matter would aid me in being granted an audience with your grandfather, the great Head of the House of Den.  It is to him that I and my retinue have travelled here to speak.  I mean no disrespect to yourself I assure you.

"My grandfather knows you are here, but he has sent me to deal with you. As he's getting old, there are things he has to do. While I don't mean to make you feel belittled, my grandfather has important studies to do, he's on the verge of something remarkable. I hope you understand he won't talk. So anything I say, is an extension of his will. He trusts me enough to talk with you, more so than my father was ever trusted with, I know you know of him."

On 8/3/2017 at 3:10 PM, MysticModulus said:

Ezeran is careful not to speak, The symbiont sports a wide diabolic grin.

The dark wizard notices the symbiont and its grin. "My, my, what is this?" Jeremiah gets closer, leaning in and looking at the thing attached to Ezeran. "This is fascinating. How did you come about this?"

[Asphalt]

17 hours ago, KotZ said:

"My grandfather knows you are here, but he has sent me to deal with you. As he's getting old, there are things he has to do. While I don't mean to make you feel belittled, my grandfather has important studies to do, he's on the verge of something remarkable. I hope you understand he won't talk. So anything I say, is an extension of his will. He trusts me enough to talk with you, more so than my father was ever trusted with, I know you know of him."

 

I feel only that it is a delicate matter.  I have heard tell that there is a group of men hired to destroy the Lotus and all things associated with it, for fear that the elder Den has been using it to perform inhuman rites.  I hoped to reach your grandfather quickly to discuss this with him.  

[MysticModulus]

On 8/5/2017 at 1:46 AM, KotZ said:

 

The dark wizard notices the symbiont and its grin. "My, my, what is this?" Jeremiah gets closer, leaning in and looking at the thing attached to Ezeran. "This is fascinating. How did you come about this?"

"I was born with it, long story I'm afraid."

[Palathadric]

On 8/5/2017 at 0:46 AM, KotZ said:

"Oh come on, you open that jaw of yours and you find nothing to say? I always thought Heroes just ran their mouths."

"Oh dear, that is not very polite." I say as if apologizing for the wizardly-looking man.

[KotZ]

On 8/5/2017 at 10:52 AM, Asphalt said:

I feel only that it is a delicate matter.  I have heard tell that there is a group of men hired to destroy the Lotus and all things associated with it, for fear that the elder Den has been using it to perform inhuman rites.  I hoped to reach your grandfather quickly to discuss this with him.  

"Thank you for bringing us this news. As I said, I will be speaking in place of my grandfather. Who exactly are these men who want to destroy the lotus and our various items? And my grandfather is not performing anything inhuman. Everything he has done has been perfectly fine."

On 8/7/2017 at 2:02 AM, MysticModulus said:

"I was born with it, long story I'm afraid."

"That's absolutely fascinating," he says with genuine awe.

On 8/9/2017 at 6:09 AM, Palathadric said:

"Oh dear, that is not very polite." I say as if apologizing for the wizardly-looking man.

"Who said I was polite?"

[Palathadric]

12 hours ago, KotZ said:

"Who said I was polite?"

"Oh, oh! I hope I didn't offend you now. It just didn't seem very nice to say...umm...please don't be angry."

[Asphalt]

18 hours ago, KotZ said:

"Thank you for bringing us this news. As I said, I will be speaking in place of my grandfather. Who exactly are these men who want to destroy the lotus and our various items? And my grandfather is not performing anything inhuman. Everything he has done has been perfectly fine."

 

The word that has reached my ears is that there are those upon the island who have fear for their freedom.  The word upon the road is that your Grandfather seeks immortality at any cost, and if his humanity and the utter subjugation of the people are the costs of that boon than he would not hesitate. 

[KotZ]

6 hours ago, Asphalt said:

The word that has reached my ears is that there are those upon the island who have fear for their freedom.  The word upon the road is that your Grandfather seeks immortality at any cost, and if his humanity and the utter subjugation of the people are the costs of that boon than he would not hesitate. 

"Bah!" Jeremiah snorts. "Tridentians, I assume? You know them, you were there grabbing the lotus for us. They're reasonably unintelligent and could barely handle themselves against a few raiders. My grandfather and I are not worried by them, though they are a major pain in our sides. We took the lotus for our family, and we can do what we please with it. Are you offering your services to us agains them? How interesting would that be? People they had contracted a few times going after them. What a show. If you are not offering your services, then I thank you for yout information, but you might be forced off of our property."

Jeremiah sticks his staff in the ground and leans in closer to the Heroes. "But If I may say, my grandfather, the great Calder is so close to discovering immortality, and not the kind Heroes use. True immortality. The kind that will raise us out of the ashes to dominate. Humans, orcs, elves, anyone. Anyone with a bit of magic could be able to tap into this, for a price of course. We could shape this world to be for those who truly deserve it."

[Asphalt]

unsure how far this Path will take them Vindsval continues to play to the Den.

It would indeed be an interesting twist to the Path to be turned against those whom I have had a hand in protecting.  It would take much to turn my conscious to such an act.  What would the great house of Den be willing to offer?

At the mention of world domination The Giants eyes flash, he shakes his head to clear them.

The power to shape the world.  Enticing power indeed.  You do know that there are those who would oppose such an action.   Who would you deem worthy to share your position?

[MysticModulus]

19 hours ago, KotZ said:

Jeremiah sticks his staff in the ground and leans in closer to the Heroes. "But If I may say, my grandfather, the great Calder is so close to discovering immortality, and not the kind Heroes use. True immortality. The kind that will raise us out of the ashes to dominate. Humans, orcs, elves, anyone. Anyone with a bit of magic could be able to tap into this, for a price of course. We could shape this world to be for those who truly deserve it."

Ezeran sighs. "True immortality? Sounds like a perk given from some of the higher forms of demons. I've hade some experience with that and trust me: these things are not to be trifled with..."

[Yzalirk]

Getting annoyed with the nonsensical debate leading to nowhere, Addok-Zo lets out a sigh.  "We should get going."

[StickFig]

Matthias begins methodically prepping, powdering, and loading his cannons.

[Asphalt]

Master Jeremiah, I must insist that you take us to your grandfather. Vindsval places a hand to the hilt of his sword, allows his eyes to narrow, and his fangs to show as he puts the Force of Intimidation into his voice.

Edited August 16, 2017 by Asphalt

[KotZ]

On 8/12/2017 at 11:51 AM, Asphalt said:

unsure how far this Path will take them Vindsval continues to play to the Den.

It would indeed be an interesting twist to the Path to be turned against those whom I have had a hand in protecting.  It would take much to turn my conscious to such an act.  What would the great house of Den be willing to offer?

At the mention of world domination The Giants eyes flash, he shakes his head to clear them.

The power to shape the world.  Enticing power indeed.  You do know that there are those who would oppose such an action.   Who would you deem worthy to share your position?

"Anyone who wishes to achieve true fame and fortune. Those who wish to rise above the rest. They would deserve it."

On 8/12/2017 at 2:25 PM, MysticModulus said:

Ezeran sighs. "True immortality? Sounds like a perk given from some of the higher forms of demons. I've hade some experience with that and trust me: these things are not to be trifled with..."

"No demons," Jeremiah says, "at least not from what I've seen. I'm merely assisting my grandfather in this task. He knows more about it, and once he unlocks the secrets, he will share them with me."

On 8/16/2017 at 11:12 AM, Asphalt said:

Master Jeremiah, I must insist that you take us to your grandfather. Vindsval places a hand to the hilt of his sword, allows his eyes to narrow, and his fangs to show as he puts the Force of Intimidation into his voice.

Jeremiah watches the half-giant's hand, and he hears the power in his voice. Jeremiah, surprisingly, begins to shrink back, "He said he did not want to be disturbed, but it's clear you won't take no for an answer. Fine, this way-"

"No can do, sir," a gruff guard interrupts. "We have strict orders to not let anyone inside."

"But I'm speaking for my grandfather!"

"Not on this," the guard replies, before he forcefully shoves Jeremiah back inside. He turns to another guard. "Get him to safety." The lead guard then turns back to the party. "And since you insist on not leaving, I guess we'll have to make that permanent. Attack!"

"But, sir, I don't feel too good..."

PREPARE FOR BATTLE!

The Enemies

Lead Guard
Type: Humanoid
Level: 2x Target
Health: 300/300
SPECIAL: Take Charge - All enemies regain 30 HP
Drops: Nostrum, 30 gold

Guard 1
Type: Humanoid
Level: 1.5x Target
Health: 200/200
SPECIAL: Return the Favor - The Guard takes half the hit, but the target suffers it fully
Drops: fire bomb

Guard 2
Type: Humanoid
Level: 1.5x Target
Health: 190/190
SPECIAL: Return the Favor - The Guard takes half the hit, but the target suffers it fully
Drops: Tiny chain (WP:5, whip), smelling salts

Guard 3
Type: Humanoid
Level: 1.5x Target
Health: 150/150
SPECIAL: Oops - The target's attack is redirected to the next Hero in the battle order
Drops: 1 gold, 2x potions

Guard 4
Type: Humanoid
Level: 1.5x Target
Health: 150/150
SPECIAL: Oops - The target's attack is redirected to the next Hero in the battle order
Drops: Mockthril Spear (WP:4, spear)

Woozy (Poisoned by 3)
Type: Humanoid
Level: 1.5x Target
Health: 140/140
SPECIAL: BLECH! - Woozy vomits on the target, causing Poisoned by 3
Drops: 1 potion, Broken arrow (worth 2x gold)

Pong Merc
Type: Humanoid/Beast
Level: 1.5x target
Health: 200/200
Defense: 5
SPECIAL: Unwise to Upset a Pongcanis - The Pongcanis attempts to rip the targets arms off. 5 Damage ignoring Row is dealt, there is a 50% (1/2) chance that such Damage ignores SP as well, a 25% (1/4) chance that the target's weapon, shield, and any Handwear or Accessories are unequipped, and a 12.5% (1/8) chance that the target is instantly Knocked Out.
Drops: Fur armor (SP: 2; suitable for anyone, backwear)

The Party

Vindsval Half-Born (Asphalt)
39 year old, Male, Half Giant,
Level: 38.75 Vindicator *Gains Triple XP* *Immune to Asleep, Blinded, Confused, Fragile, and Weakened, Effects* Immune to Dark & Demonic enemies

Attacks cause Enraged, Burning 10, Poisoned 7, and Cursed.                                        
Power: 97 (38+50+1+1+6+1)
Power Bonus +9 (Armor +6, Henry's +2, Zoot's cookie +1)
Defense: 30
Health: 61/61 (9+33+15)
Ether: 42/42 (5+37)
Gold: 624
Equipment:                                                                                                                                      

Ludeus: WP: 25(50 with arm) 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.
Shikokku's Stealth Suit (SP:7; 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, Smelling Salts, 5X Remedy, Potion, 11X Grand Potion, 2X Smoke Bomb, 3X Tonic, 3X 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), Health Core, Bag of Wonder (Summons a random Decamon that joins the battle for 5 rounds. 10 uses remaining, Consumable) 3X Mulled Wine, 3X Ambrosia, 2X Golden Lotus Flower (heals to full health upon consumption), Nostrum

 

Misc: Mythril Shard, 4X Grating Stone,  Bag of Wonder (Summons a random Decamon that joins the battle for 5 rounds. 10 uses remaining, Consumable), 

 

Weapons And Shields
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)
Ignis Blade (WP 5, Fire Elemental, Also ignore SP of foes weak to fire (Beasts, Icey, and Plants) Gems cannot be merged into or removed from the weapon; Great Sword)

Gaia Blade (WP 5, Wood Elemental, Also ignore SP of foes weak to wood (aquatic and rock) Gems cannot be merged into or removed from the weapon; Great Sword)

Witch's Hammer (WP 8, Poison 10, Hammer)

Leets d’Loc (WP:9, ice-elemental longsword)
Verkenner (WP:10, Broomstick,ranged)                                                                             

Renegade’s Crook (WP: 10, successful healing also poisons the target’s weapon by 3, staff)

Undead Antlers (WP: 10, Grants Intimidation, Darkness Elemental, Halberd)
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.)
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
Wrath Lance (WP:16, causes enraged and burning 10, poison 7 and cursed; Darkness and Fire Elemental, lance)
 

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)
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)

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

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

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

 

Paladin Petaldan Parfenius (Played by Palathadric)
5-year-old male "wonder" Knight *Immune to *Stunned*, *Bound*, *Petrified**and *Rock (Earth)*-Elemental Damage
Level: 12.5
Power: 17
Defense: 9
Health: 23/23 10+11+2*
Gold: 108
Equipment: Brine Blade (WP: 5, 1/6 chance to trigger a Flood (see Weather Mage) when dealing damage, Longsword), Shield (SP: 5; Shield), Gloves of the Boy Wonder (SP:2; immunity to *Stunned*, *Bound*, and *Petrified*; suitable to Petaldan only; handwear), Really Hard Helmet (SP: 2, Immunity to Rock)
Inventory:
Weapons: Slimy Sword (WP:20, can be split into several weaker Slimy Swords or combined with other Slimy Swords to increase WP and split apart again at any time, Longsword)
Artifacts: Baron's Oversized Hat (wearer is permanently Encouraged and Slowed; headwear), Cloak of Innocence (SP: 3; grants the wearer immunity to Darkness, if the health of the wearer is below 50% the wearer is also *Blessed*; Backwear; Suitable for Petaldan only), Paladin's Armor (SP:4, Max. Ether +2; suitable for knights, clerics, paladins; bodywear.)
Gems: Emerald
Consumables: Grand Potion x 2, Remedy x 2, Phoenix Essence, Ambrosia, Smoke Bomb x 6, Fire Bomb, Level-Up Mushroom,
Tools: Bedroll, Etherium Ore (may applied to one weapon to allow it to deal the Sealed-effect permanently), Letter of Recommendation (Increases reputation with one of the seven main factions depending on the user's choice.)
*Greasy Sausage

Addok-Zo Obbex (Goliath)
135 year old Male Wakorian Ranger
Level 8
Power: 19 (8 + 11)
Defense: 0
Health: 13/13
Gold: 125
Equipment: Crossbow (wp:11),,Protective helmet (SP: 4; headwear)

Weapon and Armor: Bandits crossbow (WP.5, Crossbow), Jury-Rigged Long Hand Cannon (WP:3), Pugilist’s Gloves (Power +2, protects from weakened-effect; handwear.), Leather Armor, Broken Sword (1 WP; longsword),
Inventory: 1 Mead, 4 Potion, 1 Smoke Bomb, 2 Venom,  1 Fire Bomb,  1 lightningbombs, 1 Carrion beetle horn (The horn can be attached to any blunt weapon to permanently deal Bleeding 2 effect) (but also including spears, polearms, handcannons etc. Only swordlike weapons are excluded), bone.Scavenger's Toolkit  (Replaces the user's '4' roll with ENHANCEMENT (see Artisan); accessory, suitable to Addok-Zo only)

* Additional +1 health from eating a moldy sausage. (Quest 154)


Ezeran Yavarr (MysticModulus)
42 year old male human Sorcerer
Level 22 *Immune to Wood and Fire, Sealed and Blindness* *Enemies that hit Ezeran become slowed* *HAstened* *Inspired*
Power Bonus: 3 (+2 spellpower)
Defense: 6
Health: 72/72
Ether: 30/30
Gold: 279
Equipment: Ooze Wand (WP: 10, 1/3 chance to Slow), Sneezing Demon (SP:3; enemies that hit the wearer become slowed; immunity to wood, fire  and blindness, suitable to Ezeran only; bodywear), Etherium Pauldrons (SP:3, immune to sealed; backwear), Sedge hat (Max. Ether +4; headwear)
Inventory:
Weapons - Trickster’s Baubel (WP:6, each hit causes one random effect: stunned, poisoned by 1, asleep, blinded, sealed or confused; wand), Ancient Sapphamber Staff (WP:8, doubled against Ancient enemies, staff), Simple Staff (WP: 10)
Artifacts - Hood of the Elementalist (SP:1, *Absorbs darkness*; headwear, suitable to anyone),  Pointy Hat, Mage's Muffler, Bad Luck Charm, White Ninja Cowl, Begone with the Winds (Allows access to the Weather Mage Class, Accessory)
Gems - Emerald (Wood), Ruby (Fire), Diamond (Light),  Sapphire (wind), Amethyst (Darkness)
Consumables - 5x grand potions, 5x grand tonics, 3x Remedy, smelling salts, ether core, nostrums, 2x Smoke Bomb, myrrh, venom, Pickled Mushroom, Soma, 2x Golden Lotus Flower (heals to full health upon consumption), mead
Tools - Crescent Seal  (+2 Power, +1 Free item usage during the first round of battle), Bedroll, Shovel

 Matthias @StickFig
Level 30 Druid *Immune to Earth, Ice, and Water* *Immune to Blinded, Bound, Fragile, Sealed, and Slowed* *½ chance immunity to Asleep* *Deals Fragile* *Gains 10 gold for each Humanoid killed* HASTENED and LUCKY
Power Bonus: 15
Defense: 7
Health: 42/42
Ether: 30/31
Gold: 475
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:12; also hits enemies listed above and below the target; Darkness-, Ice-, and Lightning-elemental; deals Fragile; user is Slowed; hand cannon), Ethereal Steampunk Stovepipe (SP:1; immunity to Earth and Water; protects from Blinded and Sealed; ½ chance to protect from Asleep-effect; suitable for men; 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), Sungold Seal (+3 power, +2 health)
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), Stave of Grasping Thorns (WP:15; Roots of Life triggers a Kudzu (see Weather Mage); staff), Tinkerer's Wrench (WP:10; double WP against Mechanical; ranged, retrievable, throwing weapon), Dapper Hat (This amazingly dapper hat gives the wearer a ⅙ chance of being Encouraged at the start of any battle, headwear), Trickster's Mask of the Human (Changes the wearer into a human of the same gender when worn, accessory), 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), Candy Cane (Restores 10 Health and 5 Ether), Deadly Venom, 3x Elixir, Emergency Essence, Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, 2x Grating Stone, 4x Nostrum, Potion, 2x Red Death Blood, 3x Remedy, 4x Shattering Arrow (Lowers enemy SP by 5, suitable for classes with bows and crossbows), 4x Smelling Salts, 3x Tonic, Zhar-ptitsa Incense (Revives all party members to full health and grants the Blessed, Reinforced, and Transcended effects, consumable), Bedroll, Magic Compass, 3x Fire Bomb, Skadi Bomb, Smoke Bomb, mead
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))
Glory Points: 44
Reputation: Bonaparte, Hinckwell

Luke, Level 15 Cleric (NPC, takes suggestions from the party)
Health: 30/30
Ether: 34/34
Equipment: Pulsar Scepter (WP:10, healing effect, staff)
Inventory: 2x potions, smelling salts, amethyst gem, diamond gem

Galedo, Level 2 Town Watch (NPC, Takes suggestions from the party)
Health: 15/15
Equipment: None
Inventory: 3x potions
NOTE: If Galedo dies, the Heroes lose the map/knowledge of the compound.

Everyone choose an action and row. PArty leader, please choose a battle order.

Edited August 19, 2017 by KotZ

[StickFig]

Matthias attacks Guard 1, then stands by to heal anyone who needs it before attacking Guard 2.

> Matthias: Extraordinaire v. Guard 1 
> Matthias: Heal (Stave of Grasping Thorns) v. first injured party member; if none, Extraordinaire v. Guard 2

Party leader, Matthias' second turn should come at the end of the battle order.

[Asphalt]

Ooc: vindsval should be at full health. Matthias healed him at the end of the last battle. 

[Palathadric]

I attack Guard 3 from the Back Row.

"Leave the commander, I can take his hit against my shield."

[Asphalt]

Vindsval Smiles broadly at the youngling's valor.  

Are you certain young knight that you wish to be at the fore?

His smile turns to a lear as the guards arrange themselves before the party.  He can feel the blood lust begin to rise.

Your deaths shall bring glory to the Wanderer, have no doubt.

He draws Ludeas and levels it at the 4th Guard.

You I think.  Yes?  

Vindsval Attacks Guard 4, from the front row, with ludeas. And swears and Oath of Retribution

Luke Heals the first hero injured.  If no injuries are taken he does nothing. from the back row

Galedo does nothing from the back row

Battle Order

Petaldan

Vindsval

Matthias

Addok-Zo

Ezeran

Ezeran

Matthias

Luke

Galedo

 

 

Edited August 18, 2017 by Asphalt