Heroica RPG - Quest#13: The Darkstar

[Lordofdragonss]

OCC: It seems that you missed my note in main Heroica topic- Im really sorry that I couldn't play- I had some issues with Internet connection nd I can't even inform you... I hope I don't ruined a fun or something. I'm glad that I am back and I am here and ready to have fun!

Gorg feels weird. He looked around, grabed his head and asked: "What happened? Gorg remember the bar tender and... No more. Were are we?"

It seems that Darkstar Powers influenced him for some time, but thankfully he is back.

Edited December 3, 2011 by Lordofdragonss

[Chromeknight]

Party Leader, how will the spoils of the battle be divided?

Phoenix Essence

Holy Bomb (QM Note - Mistakenly I originally had Lightning Bomb as the drop. Got confused with Light/Lightning

Bone

Venom x2

Gold Ore (worth 80 gold)

Nerwen shakes her head groggily as she stands up. Her breath mists slightly in the air, chilled from Sarick's frost-burst.

She gathers up the various items scattered around the cave and begins distributing them.

Seeing Guts' eyes fixed on the gold ore, she tosses it his way.

Dak gets a venom, as does Knifk also.

Sarick is given the phoenix essence and Gorg the holy bomb.

Finally she drops the bone in her satchel and takes out one of her potions.

Since her ether is beginning to run low, and she does not have a tonic, She drinks a potion to restore her health.

I'm keeping track of loot, so it'll balance out in the end.

OOC: Don't forget to update your profiles.

Does anyone want to dig or otherwise explore? When we're done here we'll go back to the junction and take the other tunnel.

[Bioniclover]

"Knifk is shovel-less, so Knifk is fine with returning to split in path."

[Darth Nihilus]

OOC: Dak drank his potion so he is back to full health.

"Ow, my head. Sorry for hitting you Gorg, you looked like the dragon . I think my head's still a bit fuzzy. Thanks for the Venom, Nerwen."

Dak collapses against the wall, and something flies upward from the wind of his impact. It is a poster that must have blown in from town. He picks it up, and reads:

Weapons for Sale

The war between the Lion Knights and the Brobric Elves is waging, and normal people like you are in danger. But, your friendly Shadeaux neighbors are here to help. For only 30 gold, we can sell you weapons to defend yourselves!

Signed,

Lord Isaac Shawe.

Dak trembles with fear.

"No. No! NO! Not him........He's orchestrated this, he wants me to come to him, but I'll never go back, never again."

Dak begins sobbing uncontrollably, despite his efforts to restrain himself.

Edited December 4, 2011 by Darth Nihilus

[Bioniclover]

Knifk glances inquiringly at Guts, then Nerwen. "Um... maybe Dak hit head when he fell?"

[Xarrzan]

Sarick still had icicles on his palm from finishing off the dog. "Thank you for the Phoenix Essence Nerwen." Sarick made sure his dagger was still in his belt, placed the Phoenix Essence into his pocket and gripped his staff firmly. Sarick was checking on the baby dragon to see if there was any response when Dak made his outburst.

"Dak, your eyesss are leaking. Is all well?"

[Darth Nihilus]

Dak's eyes shift from one Hero to the next, like those of a cornered animal. When he hears Knifk speak, he looks up, then looks at Sarick.

"I won't go back....I'm a Hero now.....a Hero......a Hero.

[Scubacarrot]

Guts had looked at Dak's outburst with a slight hint of compassion, but this was not the time, nor the place. It was obvious the young half-elf had this bottled up inside him for some time, maybe it was not just the poster, but also the power of the Darkstar, that led to this outburst.

Guts grabbed the rogue by the shoulders and dragged him up his feet.

"Yes, boy. You are a Hero. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. We can not have you like this, Dak. I understand this must be hard for you, why? I do not know, and frankly, it does not matter. Fact is, we are in a dark mine, where there is obviously dark magic at work, we need you on our side."

[Chromeknight]

"Yes, boy. You are a Hero. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. We can not have you like this, Dak. I understand this must be hard for you, why? I do not know, and frankly, it does not matter. Fact is, we are in a dark mine, where there is obviously dark magic at work, we need you on our side."

Nerwen placed her hand on the back of Dak's neck and, calling on the power of Galadrya she sends waves of calming energy toward the young rogue.

If no one is going to explore.further..

Nerwen leads the party back to the intersection and down the other path.

Come on Sorrrow, lead the way! Torch up!

[Darth Nihilus]

Calmed down a bit, Dak finally understands what the party is saying to him. As they begin down the tunnel, he speaks again, this time a little less hysterical.

"Guts, you don't understand, he's looking for me. He made this to find me, to bring me back."

Seeing the party's blank stares, he sighs.

" I suppose I'll start with the beginning. I've been lying to you all, even to the Heroes I met in the Hall. I was suprised that people believed me when I said I was a farm boy, I would have seen right through it.

"My name isn't really Dak Nikolus. My name is Dak Shadeaux. My mother was a half-elf Mopag, but my father was pure human Shadeax. I don't even remember him. He died when I was only about 4 years old, and my mother died less than a month ago. She was kind, but Lord Isaac Shawe, my uncle, wanted to groom me to become his heir. My mother would have none of it, so he waited patiently until she died. Once she did, I knew I couldn't stay there, because my mother hadn't died a normal death. She died while drinking a glass of wine, which I later found to be poison. So, I ran away. I found a guard at the gate, and I hit him with a branch I broke off from a nearby tree. I felt awful, because I could feel his emotions as I struck him, but I had to do it. I dragged him into the bushes near the tree and took his clothes, and his swords, which I still use. I sold the mail to a merchant along my way, and bought this jacket, to replace my old shirt, which was torn and didn't fit me anymore.

"Then I went to my mother's hometown, and stayed there with my grandparents for a few months. Later, I was spying on some Heroes entering the village, and saw my uncle with them. I panicked, and ran back to my granparents to get my clothes and supplies. I left then, and headed to Eubric. Then I became a Hero, and you all have been with me the rest of the way, so you know what happened. When I saw the poster, it triggered an immediate reaction of fear in my mind, causing me to panic, or at least that's what I can gather from my memories of those minutes."

Dak watches the rest's reactions to his long tale.

"You probably hate me for lying to you, but I had no choice! If I had blabbed my identity to every Hero in the Hall, my uncle would have me by now! I'm still taking a risk by telling you all, but you have proven to be my allies, and I trust you not to tell anyone."

[Rumble Strike]

QM Note - Party with updated loot distribution and potion use:

Party:

Guts Holla

(played by Scubacarrot)

Level 4 Rogue

Power

: 7

Health

: 10/10

Gold

: 0

Inventory

: Rusty Shortsword (WP:3), Potion, Venom, Bedroll, Gold Ore

Sarick Lanse

(played by Xarrzan)

Level 4 Mage

Power

: 9

Health

: 8/8

Ether

: 8/8

Gold

: 10

Inventory

: Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect) equipped, Shark Fang Dagger (WP: 3),Opal Gem (Ice), Potion, Magic Hairbrush, Phoenix Essence

Dak Nikolus

(played by darthnihilus)

Level 4 Rogue

Power

: 7

Health

: 10/10

Gold

: 0

Inventory

: Twin Longswords (WP:3), 2 Venoms, Potion, Bedroll

Nerwen Calmcacil

(played by Chromeknight) ** Party Leader **

Level 3 Cleric

Power

: 6

Health

: 11/11

Ether

: 4/7

Gold

: 0

Inventory

: Wooden Staff (WP:3), Potion, Remedy, Fire Bomb, Bone

Gorg

(played by Lordofdragonss)

Level 3 Barbarian

Power

: 6

Health

: 10/10

Gold

: 5

Inventory

: Bone club (WP:3), a bottle of Mead, Potion, Holy Bomb

Knifk

(played by Bioniclover)

Level 4 Knight

Power

: 7

Health

: 9/13

Gold

: 5

Inventory

: Morning Star (WP:3), Wyrm Shield (SP:2), Potion, Venom

Sorrow reacts to Dak's outburst with asmall smile of amusement, perhaps the only time the party have seen her smile. She speaks softly, her knowing sneer missing.

"Guts is right - this place is rich with dark energy. I can feel it building up. We must keep going and not get distracted by outside matters. Dak, your Shadeaux heritage is not important, as everyone eventually becomes simply dust and bones. What is important is that you are a hero - I would not have picked you if I did not feel you could be one - and are on a Quest here and now. So focus on that."

She leads the party back along the tunnel they have just been down and when they hit the entrance intersection they head down the left hand tunnel. Again, this heads downwards, the air stuffy, although the sound of running water can be heard echoing around the walls. The party reach a natural alcove in the rock wall, will they explore that or continue onward?

[Darth Nihilus]

I think I should explore the alcove, there might be loot or enemies in there. Sorrow, you're right. I am a Hero now, and I'm strong enough to face my uncle if the time comes. I can only wonder how he would react, though."

Edited December 4, 2011 by Darth Nihilus

[Xarrzan]

"I agree, exploring the alcove would be ideal. Don't want something sneaking up on usss from behind.

Before Sarick entered the alcove, he decided to brush some dust from his scalp with the magic hairbrush.

[Scubacarrot]

Preparing for what might be up ahead, Guts poisoned his blade with venom.

[Bioniclover]

"To alcove... and beyond!" Knifk shouts.

[Rumble Strike]

Sarick thought that now, in this mine, with all these weird things going on was the absolute best time to test out the Magic Hairbrush he'd bought from Laxadaisi's Magic Shop, knowing the effect could be positive or negative. The Naga waved the hairbrush over his hairless scalp and waited to see if anything would happen.

He felt a rush in his head and felt dizzy. He crashed down to the rocky floor of the mine with a strangled yell.

Before Nerwen could help her second in command up, he stood up abruptly, feeling very different. Sarick had gained a full head of hair as well as being Lucky in his next battle. The Magic Hairbrush was indeed Enchanted! However, the magic only works once.

Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) **Lucky** for next battle

Level 4 Mage

Power: 9

Health: 8/8

Ether: 8/8

Gold: 10

Inventory: Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect) equipped, Shark Fang Dagger (WP: 3),Opal Gem (Ice), Potion, Magic Hairbrush, Phoenix Essence

QM Note - Please please please put some hair on your character - the longer and more ridiculous the better

The party stare dumbfounded at the snakeman. Even Sorrow lets out a little snigger.

The party decide to check out the alcove with the logic that if there were any traps or enemies it would be better to take care of them now.

It looks like the alcove was a supplies area for the mine.

What will the party do now?

[Bioniclover]

Knifk picks up the longsword, then pleadingly looks at Nerwen. "Can Knifk have it? Pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease!"

[Rumble Strike]

Knifk goes to the supply area and pulls out all of the equipment there:

Shovel

Pickaxe

Mockthril Dagger (WP: 4, suitable for mages and rogues)

Mockthril Katana (Greatsword) (WP: 4, suitable for barbarians and knights)

Mockthril Hammer (WP: 4, suitable for barbarians and clerics)

Mockthril Cutlass (Longsword) (WP: 4, suitable for knights and rogues)

Mockthril Staff (WP: 4, suitable for clerics and mages)

Mockthril Shield (SP: 4, protective equipment, suitable for knights)

Mockthril Spear (WP: 4, suitable for barbarians)

Mockthril Whip (WP: 4, suitable for rogues)

QM Note - Feel free to argue amongst yourselves what you would like, but the final decision is Nerwen's as Party Leader

[Bioniclover]

"Knifk would like shield because he is only hero can use it, and Greatsword (katana) because Gorg can get spear, Rogues can get whip, dagger, and cutlass, Nerwen can get hammer, and snakeyman can get staff. Tools can be given to others if I get Sword and Shield, and one Rogue can get two weapons (since there are 3 of them and 2 Rogues), then tools can be divided between Nerwen, snakeyman, and other Rogue." He then beamed a huge smile, immensely proud of his math in figuring all that out.

[Scubacarrot]

"I would like the Cutlass, If no one objects."

ooc: well that was a waste of venom >_>

[Chromeknight]

Knifk goes to the supply area and pulls out all of the equipment there:

Shovel

Pickaxe

Mockthril Dagger (WP: 4, suitable for mages and rogues)

Mockthril Katana (Greatsword) (WP: 4, suitable for barbarians and knights)

Mockthril Hammer (WP: 4, suitable for barbarians and clerics)

Mockthril Cutlass (Longsword) (WP: 4, suitable for knights and rogues)

Mockthril Staff (WP: 4, suitable for clerics and mages)

Mockthril Shield (SP: 4, protective equipment, suitable for knights)

Mockthril Spear (WP: 4, suitable for barbarians)

Mockthril Whip (WP: 4, suitable for rogues)

QM Note - Feel free to argue amongst yourselves what you would like, but the final decision is Nerwen's as Party Leader

Nerwen, distracted by an unbidden thought of exploring the Karstic mines with Lenwë, does not immediately register the party had stopped. When she did turn she was confronted by the sight of a now hirsute Sarick. Stifling a laugh she was about to speak when Knifk burst from an alcove of the side of the passage carrying a load of tools and weapons. His face was split by a wide grin, he look like all his Centurus' days had come at once. Gesturing for him to calm down she said.

Put everything on the ground. Take a look everyone and when everyone has spoken, We'll divide them up.

[Bioniclover]

Knifk dropped his load on the floor, tools and weaponry falling with a clattering of metal. He surreptitiously scooted the shield and sword he had picked out for himself while still in the alcove nearer to him with a foot.

[Scubacarrot]

Guts looked at Sarick, with a grin hidden behind the facewraps, he said:

"I am not sure if I should be scared or be bursting out in laughter, Scaly."

Looking at the weapons, Guts said thoughtfully:

"This looks like an awful large amount of weapons for a simple mine, were the miners expecting danger? Or do these belong to whoever or WHATever lives here now, if so, it means it uses weapons, and that means, that we can kill it."

With a determined look in his eyes he added:

"I would like the Cutlass, as I said before, I also would not mind the shovel."

[Darth Nihilus]

Nerwen, may I have the Mockthril Dagger? No one else wants it."

Dak's eyes remain fixed on the knife, though they are vacant and unfocused. He is obviously deep in thought.

Edited December 4, 2011 by Darth Nihilus

[Lordofdragonss]

"Woah, a lot of stuff! Gorg likes what he see! *Grabs Mockthril Hammer* Can Gorg have the Pickaxe too? Gorg always wanted to dig some shinies!" Then He looked happily at the Knifk and his new weapons- he knew when Orc gets new weapons is like blessing for a day. Nothing could go wrong now! Then he looked at the snakeman with o.O face. Why he sudennly gets hair?!

Edited December 4, 2011 by Lordofdragonss