Sandy Posted March 16, 2012 Author Posted March 16, 2012 Cinna empties one more vial to the pond, and now the pond shines brightly. Out of a sudden a ragged bird of prey flies to the heroes, carrying a fish on its talons. As it touches the ground, the bird and the fish transform into Baba and the unconscious Bluto. "In the nick of time, I'd say", the witch of the bog scolds the party. She then gently lays the Ziegfried boy into the shimmering fountain. Slowly Bluto opens his eyes. "W-what... Where am I? Miss Cinna...? How did we get here?" Then he looks at the ancient witch. "Who are you, madame?" "I am your new family, boy. Bid farewell to your friends now, for this is the last time you will ever see them." "What?! No! Miss Cinna, what is going on?!" What will the party say to the boy? Party: Bartholomew Docken (played by Brickdoctor) Level 19½ Ranger *scary* Power: 28 Health: 30/30 Gold: 129 Inventory: Briar Bow (WP:9, wood-elemental, ranged), Dread Hat (enemies lower than half of wearer's level won't attack directly), Scarab Shield (SP:5, unsuitable), Mead, Venom, 2 Deadly Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Crystal Chalice Cinna the Dark (played by darkdragon) *Party Leader* Level 17 Mage Power: 27 Defence: 2 Health: 18/21 Ether: 20/21 Gold: 84 Inventory: Mauryl (WP:10, ranged), Nimbus Broomstick (WP:5, ranged), Pongcanis Mage Staff (WP:5), Shadeaux Staff (WP:4), Aurora Helmet (SP:2, null fire), Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Sleep, 6 Grand Potions, Tonic, 6 Remedies, 2 Smelling Salts, Soma, 2 Deadly Venoms, Bedroll, Shovel, Golden Scorpion Venom, Undead Unicorn's Horn, Demonic Dust, Last Wish Powder Thormanil Nihai (played by swils) Level 17½ Barbarian Power: 30 Defence: 3 Health: 20/24 Gold: 2 Inventory: Wyvern's Tailblade (WP:12), Thundering Shadeaux Axes (WP:6, lightning-elemental), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss>Aim), Dull Greataxe (WP:3), Sabre (WP:8, not suitable), Bright Armor (SP:3, null darkness), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Venom, 2 Deadly Venoms, Floral Bomb, Shovel, Pickaxe Thothwick (played by Professor Flitwick) Level 13½ Rogue Power: 21 (18 for ranged attacks) Health: 17/24 Gold: 288 Inventory: Sabre (WP:8), Chain Whip (WP:6), Shuriken (WP:5, ranged, retrievable), 2 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, Floral Bomb, Bedroll, Telescope Hoptet (NPC, controlled by Professor Flitwick) Level 19½ Druid Power: 24 Health: 19/26 Ether: 7/20 Gold: 0 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:5, ranged), Quarterstaff (WP:3), Stick (WP:1), Nocturne Amorella
Darkdragon Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Cinna speaks to the witch, working as hard as she can to keep her anger in check. "Just in time you say, well it's a good thing we thought to buy extra remedies since you didn't exactly give us accurate information. Though we are use to that by now." She turns to Bluto, unable to hide the sadness in her heart for letting the boy be injured in the first place. "I'm sorry Bluto, you were badly injured by a crab on the beach. You almost died from the wound. Do you remember digging on the beach with us? This witch tricked us and has taken you as payment to tell us how to cure you. We couldn't just let you die. I must have faith that she will keep you safe and happy here as she promised. She kept you from dying while we worked to purify this water to heal you."
Professor Flitwick Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Looking past Bluto, Thothwick stares at Baba and takes a step forward. "We may not be leaving any time soon. Say we find that broomstick of yours, would you release young Master Ziegfried in exchange? It flew off on it's own, so it must clearly be of some sentience. Surely if we find it, it would be worth relinquishing the boy?"
Sandy Posted March 16, 2012 Author Posted March 16, 2012 "We may not be leaving any time soon. Say we find that broomstick of yours, would you release young Master Ziegfried in exchange? It flew off on it's own, so it must clearly be of some sentience. Surely if we find it, it would be worth relinquishing the boy?" "Haha, trying to make a deal with the devil? Didn't your mother warn you about that, apeman? No, the boy will stay with me no matter what. I realize this is a sour deal for you lot, so here's a token of my benevolence." Baba takes off her amulet of bones and tosses it to the party. Witch’s Talisman - suitable to witches only; makes poisoned attacks cause the badly poisoned effect instead "I think me and Skipper here are done with you now. Good riddance!" "No! Don't let her take me! Miss Cinnaaaa!!!" Baba turns herself and Bluto into a bird and a fish again, and whisks the boy with her in a blink of an eye. The frustrated party cannot do anything but to collect the water they came for. Now they had gathered all the ingredients for the recipe, so they could begin the journey back to Eubric as soon as they returned to Salmanda. Is there anything else the party wishes to do before that?
Darkdragon Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Cinna stores the talisman in her bag. "Perhaps we can fill our empty potion bottles with water from the fountain. Other then that, I think we should head back. There is nothing we can do for Bluto right now, surely we would never find the witch if she does not want to be found." "Does anyone have an inclination to hang round the bogs for anything?"
Professor Flitwick Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 "Does anyone have an inclination to hang round the bogs for anything?" "Certainly not. Though if we're heading back to the ship right away, I must remind you, Ms. Cinna, to take that Last Wish Powder back to the Necromancer. Wouldn't want him fulfilling his promise of tracking us down for it!"
Brickdoctor Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 This is worth a try, I guess. I attempt to track Baba and Bluto.
Darkdragon Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 "Certainly not. Though if we're heading back to the ship right away, I must remind you, Ms. Cinna, to take that Last Wish Powder back to the Necromancer. Wouldn't want him fulfilling his promise of tracking us down for it!" "Yes of course, I was planning on it. I surely would not want to upset him. We will need to head back to the Sauk to pick up bartholomew's mythral tonight too. I can go speak to the necromancer then."
Sandy Posted March 18, 2012 Author Posted March 18, 2012 I attempt to track Baba and Bluto. Bartholomew has no way of tracking the witch. The party decides to return to Salmanda using a direct route. ~SIXTH DAY IN SALMANDA~ The heroes return to the city. Will they wait for the nightfall or visit someplace during the day?
Professor Flitwick Posted March 18, 2012 Posted March 18, 2012 (edited) "Perhaps we'd best inform Captain Squidraken that we'll be ready to sail tonight, after Mr. Docken has picked up his goods, and we've relinquished the last wish powder, just incase he needs time to prepare his ship." Edited March 18, 2012 by Professor Flitwick
Darkdragon Posted March 18, 2012 Posted March 18, 2012 "Great idea Thothwick. I'd like to visit the market on the way to the shipyard."
Sandy Posted March 19, 2012 Author Posted March 19, 2012 "Great idea Thothwick. I'd like to visit the market on the way to the shipyard." By Cinna's decision the party returns to the Souk. Akbar’s Exquisite Requisites Potion – Restores 10 health to the target. Costs 12 gold. Grand Potion – Restores 25 health to the target. Costs 20 gold. Elixir – Restores 50 health and 10 ether to the target and removes all negative effects from the target during a battle. Costs 80 gold. Remedy – Removes all negative effects from the target during a battle. Costs 20 gold. Phoenix Essence – Revives a fallen ally with full health during a battle. Costs 100 gold. Smoke Bomb – Allows the party to escape the battle. Costs 15 gold. Shovel – Allows the hero to dig the ground in search of a treasure. Costs 20 gold. Magnifying Glass - Allows the hero to see trap triggers. Costs 60 gold. Crystal Chalice – A fragile cup made of crystal. Costs 140 gold. Gold Chalice – A precious cup made of gold. Costs 200 gold. Fatim’s Wondrous Sundries Grand Potion – Restores 25 health to the target. Costs 18 gold. Grand Tonic – Restores 15 ether to the target. Costs 50 gold. Phoenix Essence – Revives a fallen ally with full health during a battle. Costs 90 gold. Venom – Use on a weapon to make it cause a poisoned-effect on any enemy it hits for the duration of one battle. A poisoned enemy loses 1 health each turn. Costs 10 gold. Heady Perfume – Makes non-humanoid monsters avoid attacking the party unless provoked. Effect lasts for one day or night before wearing out. Costs 50 gold. Magic Compass - Allows the hero to know the right direction. Costs 100 gold. Gold Chalice – A precious cup made of gold. Costs 150 gold. Black Pearl – An sought-after dark pearl. Costs 125 gold. Mythril – A very rare metal. Costs 1000 gold. Sayid’s Bizarre Bazaar Potion – Restores 10 health to the target. Costs 10 gold. Tonic – Restores 5 ether to the target. Costs 30 gold. Grand Tonic – Restores 15 ether to the target. Costs 60 gold. Remedy – Removes all negative effects from the target during a battle. Costs 20 gold. Venom – Use on a weapon to make it cause a poisoned-effect on any enemy it hits for the duration of one battle. A poisoned enemy loses 1 health each turn. Costs 11 gold. Smoke Bomb – Allows the party to escape the battle. Costs 10 gold. Heady Perfume – Makes non-humanoid monsters avoid attacking the party unless provoked. Effect lasts for one day or night before wearing out. Costs 60 gold. Hexed Idol – Causes the hexed-effect to one humanoid enemy, making it act against an ally instead of the heroes for one round. Breaks after one use. Costs 50 gold. Shovel – Allows the hero to dig the ground in search of a treasure. Costs 20 gold. Black Pearl – An sought-after dark pearl. Costs 150 gold. Crystal Chalice – A fragile cup made of crystal. Costs 120 gold.
Darkdragon Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 Cinna walks up to Akbar's table. "Ackbar, my friend! The remedies you sold us worked wonderfully. Could i perhaps convince you to buy some of my goods? We have a long journey home, you see and I just have too much to carry."
Sandy Posted March 19, 2012 Author Posted March 19, 2012 Cinna walks up to Akbar's table. "Ackbar, my friend! The remedies you sold us worked wonderfully. Could i perhaps convince you to buy some of my goods? We have a long journey home, you see and I just have too much to carry." Akbar smiles forcedly. "Well, it depends on what you have for sale, beautiful lady."
Darkdragon Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 Cinna smiles, ignoring the fact Akbar seems upset for some reason. "I have these two staff weapons and a broomstick that I would like to sell to you, and in turn purchase some other items from your shop." She pulls out the Nimbus Broomstick (WP:5, ranged), Pongcanis Mage Staff (WP:5), Shadeaux Staff (WP:4) and shows them to Akbar.
Professor Flitwick Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 [Cinna, would you like to sell your Quaterstaff too? Here, I'll give it back to you! Bart, do you mind if I keep onto the Mockthril Bow, just incase we bump into any more enemies?]
Brickdoctor Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 [bart, do you mind if I keep onto the Mockthril Bow, just incase we bump into any more enemies?] Yeah, go ahead and keep it until the end of the Quest.
Darkdragon Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 "Thank you Hoptet. I hope you found it helpful.", turning back to Ackbar, "And this one too." As Cinna rummages around in her packing looking for things she would like to get rid of, she pulls out a small leather book. Her eyes light up. "My journal! I thought I lost it, but it was just buried in my pack." She smiles and stores the journal safely in the bag again.
Sandy Posted March 20, 2012 Author Posted March 20, 2012 Akbar takes the weapons and begrudgingly hands Cinna 85 gold (25+25+20+15) in return. "Now, you buy something, beautiful lady?" Party: Bartholomew Docken (played by Brickdoctor) Level 19½ Ranger *scary* Power: 28 Health: 30/30 Gold: 129 Inventory: Briar Bow (WP:9, wood-elemental, ranged), Dread Hat (enemies lower than half of wearer's level won't attack directly), Scarab Shield (SP:5, unsuitable), Mead, Venom, 2 Deadly Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Crystal Chalice Cinna the Dark (played by darkdragon) *Party Leader* Level 17 Mage Power: 27 Defence: 2 Health: 18/21 Ether: 20/21 Gold: 169 Inventory: Mauryl (WP:10, ranged), Aurora Helmet (SP:2, null fire), Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Sleep, 6 Grand Potions, Tonic, 6 Remedies, 2 Smelling Salts, Soma, 2 Deadly Venoms, Bedroll, Shovel, Golden Scorpion Venom, Undead Unicorn's Horn, Demonic Dust, Last Wish Powder Thormanil Nihai (played by swils) Level 17½ Barbarian Power: 30 Defence: 3 Health: 20/24 Gold: 2 Inventory: Wyvern's Tailblade (WP:12), Thundering Shadeaux Axes (WP:6, lightning-elemental), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss>Aim), Dull Greataxe (WP:3), Sabre (WP:8, not suitable), Bright Armor (SP:3, null darkness), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Venom, 2 Deadly Venoms, Floral Bomb, Shovel, Pickaxe Thothwick (played by Professor Flitwick) Level 13½ Rogue Power: 21 (18 for ranged attacks) Health: 17/24 Gold: 288 Inventory: Sabre (WP:8), Chain Whip (WP:6), Shuriken (WP:5, ranged, retrievable), 2 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, Floral Bomb, Bedroll, Telescope Hoptet (NPC, controlled by Professor Flitwick) Level 19½ Druid Power: 24 Health: 19/26 Ether: 7/20 Gold: 0 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:5, ranged), Stick (WP:1), Nocturne Amorella
Darkdragon Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 "Ah thank you sir. I am ready to spend my gold too, have no fear." Cinna looks around what he is offering. "I'd like an Elixer and a Pheonix Essence. I have here 80 gold for this purchase."
Sandy Posted March 20, 2012 Author Posted March 20, 2012 Akbar accepts the price that Cinna offers and hands her an Elixir and a Phoenix Essence for 80 gold. "Yes, yes... Here you go." Party: Bartholomew Docken (played by Brickdoctor) Level 19½ Ranger *scary* Power: 28 Health: 30/30 Gold: 129 Inventory: Briar Bow (WP:9, wood-elemental, ranged), Dread Hat (enemies lower than half of wearer's level won't attack directly), Scarab Shield (SP:5, unsuitable), Mead, Venom, 2 Deadly Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Crystal Chalice Cinna the Dark (played by darkdragon) *Party Leader* Level 17 Mage Power: 27 Defence: 2 Health: 18/21 Ether: 20/21 Gold: 89 Inventory: Mauryl (WP:10, ranged), Aurora Helmet (SP:2, null fire), Amethyst (Darkness), Scroll of Sleep, 6 Grand Potions, Tonic, 6 Remedies, Elixir, Phoenix Essence, 2 Smelling Salts, Soma, 2 Deadly Venoms, Bedroll, Shovel, Golden Scorpion Venom, Undead Unicorn's Horn, Demonic Dust, Last Wish Powder Thormanil Nihai (played by swils) Level 17½ Barbarian Power: 30 Defence: 3 Health: 20/24 Gold: 2 Inventory: Wyvern's Tailblade (WP:12), Thundering Shadeaux Axes (WP:6, lightning-elemental), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss>Aim), Dull Greataxe (WP:3), Sabre (WP:8, not suitable), Bright Armor (SP:3, null darkness), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Venom, 2 Deadly Venoms, Floral Bomb, Shovel, Pickaxe Thothwick (played by Professor Flitwick) Level 13½ Rogue Power: 21 (18 for ranged attacks) Health: 17/24 Gold: 288 Inventory: Sabre (WP:8), Chain Whip (WP:6), Shuriken (WP:5, ranged, retrievable), 2 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, Floral Bomb, Bedroll, Telescope Hoptet (NPC, controlled by Professor Flitwick) Level 19½ Druid Power: 24 Health: 19/26 Ether: 7/20 Gold: 0 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:5, ranged), Stick (WP:1), Nocturne Amorella
Darkdragon Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 "Excellent thank you." She turns to her comrades. "If nobody else has business here we should head to the ship."
Professor Flitwick Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 "Nothing for me here. Let's go warn the Captain of our departure later tonight!"
Darkdragon Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 We will now head to the ship and let the captain know we'll be ready to depart tonight after a short trip to the sauk to return the item loaned to us.
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