Heroica RPG - Quest#19: Let's Start a Riot

[Zepher]

<Cronk?! Help me Cronk! They're going to fry me!!!! They need my juices. That potion you got there, my cousin Freddie's juices were used in that one!! Help me Cronk! My name is Earl! Earl Poletad! Sir Earl Poletad! And who is Felton? I have been in this factory for many weeks, and I have never seen any of you before! I usually only see the workers, occasionally a human with orange hair and orange stash comes along and talks to guards outside and inspects insides! Do you want to fry me as well?! Please don't fry me >

[Waterbrick Down]

Skrall scratches his head, he wasn't good with kids much less pets but he had to try and keep in character so he kept reminding himself of the maxim "WWCD".

<Cronk sorry Sir Poletad's family turned into squishy stuff. Cronk feel bad every time he take potion now. Cronk not know froggies have knights. Cronk have idea, you come with Cronk and Cronk make sure Sir Poletad come to no harm, but Sir Poletad must be very quiet.>

Opening his satchel, Skrall lets the frog clamber in among all the potions, bombs, and other items of significance he carried with him.

[UsernameMDM]

Hoke drew near to Jess's side and whispers.

"My words are measured. They are examined before they part my lips. Even now you are distracted. Focus on the task at hand. You may enjoy all the pleasure you will back in the Hall, but here, now, your life is tied to mine, as well as the others, and I will not have that cord unravel."

Hoke nonchalantly walks off and examines the rest of the lab equipment.

Hoke examines the area with his Magnifying Glass.

[Sisco]

"My words are measured. They are examined before they part my lips. Even now you are distracted. Focus on the task at hand. You may enjoy all the pleasure you will back in the Hall, but here, now, your life is tied to mine, as well as the others, and I will not have that cord unravel."

"I am not distracted. I may have a few problems to deal with, but I'll deal with them later. So watch your tongue a little more closely, knight, before you accuse me of distraction. You are fast making yourself an enemy in my book."

[UsernameMDM]

"Then why are you addressing me? We have a quest, there should be no other subject. If my words cause you consider me an enemy, then you need to reexamine them. I fight for the good of the group and for the victory of the quest. I have defended your love for two quests now."

Pretending to examine more equipment, Hoke glances around to make sure no one else heard the conversation.

"We are a unit. We are one. Nothing divides us. This conversation is over."

Hoke makes his way over to Skrall.

"I will keep an eye on our host, just in case."

Edited December 12, 2011 by UsernameMDM

[Waterbrick Down]

"Cronk thanks Knight Cromwell for trying to keep noise down."

After placing Sir Poletad in his satchel, Skrall goes and inspects the crystal ball in the back of the room.

[UsernameMDM]

"I fear I am more subtle than our rogues," Hoke whispered to Skrall as he reached to a table, picked up vial and gently swirled it.

[Zepher]

Opening his satchel, Skrall lets the frog clamber in among all the potions, bombs, and other items of significance he carried with him.

Sir Earl Poletad joins the party!

Sir Earl Poletad (Host Controlled NPC)

Level 1 Frog Paladin

Power: 1

Health: 5/5

Ether: 1/1

Gold: 0

Inventory: None

NOTE: Shield – Croak, uses 1 ether to heal all Party Members by his level. If no ether, than he regains 1 ether.

Hoke examines the area with his Magnifying Glass.

The area does not seem to have any traps.

Skrall goes and inspects the crystal ball in the back of the room.

Skrall walks up to the crystal ball. Inside it floats a tiny fire storm with thunder cackling and waves smashing against the sides. Purple smoke swirls and a faint crying out of "help" can be heard. A sign above the Crystal Ball reads "Fate's Orb Workstation".

Suddenly, the heroes hear Felton cry out. "Heroes! Come quickly to the break room! Help me! Gods help me!"

[Waterbrick Down]

"Cronk come to save Felton, come party! Rebels must be attacking factory!"

Skrall clambers up the steps, "Why do I have the strangest feelin' we're all walkin' into a trap?" he thinks to himself.

Edited December 12, 2011 by Waterbrick Down

[UsernameMDM]

A mighty gust propels Vintul out of its sheath as Hoke brings it to bear. The wind element gave the great sword perfect balance and made it almost as light as a feather.

"Let us proceed with caution," Hoke said as he stepped towards Felton's call. "Mayhaps the rogues should scout ahead for traps?"

Even if an ambush was set, Hoke was confident in his quest mates, especially the one holding in the purple fire.

[Zepher]

The party rushes up the steps to the Breakroom, where they are greeted with quite a sight:

"It's a Chaos Beast! Cronk, Hans, Mr. Cleric and I fought one on our way out of the Arena... it must have gotten loose and.... well, the workers are gone, let's just say! Prepare for battle heroes! We can NOT let this monster live!"

"Hahahaha and you were doubting Felton. How silly, dears."

The Enemies

Chaos Beast of Life

Type

: Holy

Level

: 10

Health

: 425/425

Special

: Chaos – Drops one of the following based on an additional roll: 1 – Potion, 2 – Tonic, 3 – Phoenix Essence, 4 – Minion, 5 – Minion, 6 – Minion

Drops

: Zoot’s Plaything

Minion A

Type

: Demon

Level

: 7

Health

: 75/75

Special

: Restores 20 Health to Chaos Beast of Life

Drops

: Nothing

Minion B

Type

: Demon

Level

: 7

Health

: 75/75

Special

: Restores 20 Health to Chaos Beast of Life

Drops

: Nothing

The Party

Skrall

(played by WaterBrickDown)

Level 10 1/2 Ranger (Party Leader)

Power

: 19 (+4 Against Beasts)

Health

: 15/15

Gold

: 3

Inventory

: Hunter's Crossbow (WP:9, +4 vs. Beasts), Potion (4), Remedy (1), Tonic (1), Smelling Salts (1), Smoke Bomb (1), Water Bomb (1), Ice Bomb (1), Holy Bomb (1), Skeleton Decoy (1), Phoenix Essence (1)

Tesni Hightribe

(played by Peppermint_M)

Level 15 1/2 Berserker (Back-Up Party Leader)

Power

: 25

Health

: 31/31

Gold

: 180

Inventory

: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 10, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Mockthril Shield (SP:5) 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, 3 Mead, 3 Venom, 2 Nostrum

Haldor Skovgaard

(played by Scorpiox)

Level 12 Cleric

Power

: 23 (22+1)

Health

: 20/20

Ether

: 18/19 (16+3)

Gold

: 70

Inventory

: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:10), Lesser Ethereal Cloak (SP:1, +3 Ether), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Frying Pan (WP:1+1 health, unequipped), Spike Coller (+1 power), Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion, Remedy, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll, Tonic, Phoenix Essence

Hoke Ablesword

(played by UsernameMDM)

Level 12 1/2 Knight

Power

: 22

Health

: 23/23(+1)

Gold

: 146

Inventory

: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 10), Hollow Blade (Dagger: WP 6), Steel Buckler(Shield: SP 5), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Emerald, Aquamarine, 2x Phoenix Essence, 5x Potion, Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope,

Jess Islanti

(played by Cralegoboy)

Level 13 Rogue

Power

: 22 + 1

Health

: 19/19

Gold

: 43

Inventory

: Blohdhurm (WP: 8)(Fire elemental), Mercutio's Dagger of Mugging (WP:5, Mug Ability +5), 2 Venoms, Mead, Smelling Salts, 2 Remedies, Potion

Dyric Rone

(played by Legonator)

Level 6 Rogue

Power

: 11

Health

: 12/12

Gold

: 283

Inventory

: Double Chain Whip (WP: 5), Throwing Knife (WP: 3), Longsword (WP: 3), Venom, Smelling Salts, Pre-Rolled Loaded Die, Potion

Felton

(NPC)

Level 10 Wren Fighter

Power

: 7

Health

: 50/50

Gold

: 0

Inventory

: Rapier (WP: 3), Potion x2, Phoenix Essence

NOTE: Shield – Rest, recovers 5 Health

Sir Earl Poletad

(NPC)

Level 1 Frog Paladin

Power

: 1

Health

: 5/5

Ether

: 1/1

Gold

: 0

Inventory

: None

NOTE: Shield – Croak, uses 1 ether to heal all Party Members by his level. If no ether, than he regains 1 ether.

NOTE: It takes a turn to pick up the things that the Chaos Beast drops. At the end of the battle, all non-picked up items disappear.

Edited December 12, 2011 by Zepher

[Sisco]

"That beast is formidable indeed! Don't forget about the minions in your rush to kill the beast, everyone. We don't want them restoring it! So I'll attack Minion A from the Front Row!"

[Waterbrick Down]

Skrall takes a step back "Well don't ya have a face only a mother could love." He had seen many fearsome creatures in his day, but the chaos beast took the cake.

"Right then, let's cook this goose. Dyric and Felton see if you can sneak around those minions backs heads and bring 'em down. The rest of you choose yer target and hit what you can."

<Sir Earl I'm sorry to break this on ya all of a sudden, but my name's not Cronk but Skrall, we were hired to take these abominations and the factories producin' 'em out and I'm afraid yer in the middle of it all. I know it's a lot to take in, but I still intend to keep my promise and see to it that ya don't come to harm. Ya can stay with us if ya want or you can leave now. If ya choose to stay, I suggest ya lay low this battle until yer a little bit stronger.>

Skrall loads a bolt into his crossbow and lets fly at Minion A from the back row.

Battle Order:

Dyric

Felton

Tensi

Hoke

Skrall

Jess

Haldor

Sir Earl Poletad

Edited December 12, 2011 by Waterbrick Down

[UsernameMDM]

"As one!," Hoke bellows as he charges into battle.

Hoke attacks Minion A from the front row.

[Zepher]

< Hans doesn't come to factories, remember? He hasn't been super quiet, he just hasn't been with you. >

[Waterbrick Down]

OoC: Sorry, I'll adjust that, got stuck in a rut from the last battle. Also note that my Health and Power should be increased by 1 since we gained experience from the first battle.

[Zepher]

<Sorry, it shouldnt't be increased by one, you've reached the lovely half level increases from a battle. You don't go up every one battle, now you go up every TWO. Welcome to level ten and up buddy >

[UsernameMDM]

OOC - yeah, so hurry up with this battle so I can gain a level! A level closer to 15!

[Peppermint_M]

The chaos beast was a fearsome sight but Tesni was unafraid, Cysgodion was at an advantage here. The beast would fall! Tired of surpressing the power that surged from the blade... "I target the Chaos Beast from the Front Row!" she yelled before jumping into the fray. "Corrupting Darkness will be DEFEATED!"

[Scorpiox]

"What is this foul beast? I shall crush the Minion B from the front row!

Everyone calm down, Wren wants us to fight, don't give her the satisfaction!

Haldor tears his eyes from Jess's body to try and fight better this battle.

[The Legonater]

I stumble through the door finally, and takes a potion

I then, seeing the sight, attack Minion B with a throwing knife from the back row.

OOC: Sorry about that. I was travelling to Saskawtchewan for a funeral yesterday, hence my inactive-ness. I won't be on at all tommorrow either.

[Zepher]

<I'm understanding of real-life Legonator! Skrall can pick your actions until you return to fighting form. I hope everything is alright.>

Chaos Beast of Life Round One

Dyric v. Minion B – Miss

Felton v. Chaos Beast of Life – Hit

Tensi v. Chaos Beast of Life – Miss

Hoke v. Minion A – Special Damage

Skrall v. Minion A - Damage

Jess v. Minion A – Shield

Haldor v. Minion B - Sheild

Sir Earl Poletad – Skip

Dyric charges towards Minion B but fire explodes from the Minion’s Head. Dyric stumbles backwards, his cloths singed. Felton charges forward towards the Choas Beast, perhaps hoping to dispel any distrust he was sensing from the others. He plunges his sword into the beast, snapping a few bones off (-7). Tesni also throws herself at the beast, but its tail whips around and catches her midriff, slamming her back against a wall. Hoke’s enemy hops out of the way and picks up some bones to replace the ones that Felton lopped off (+7). Skrall’s opponent hops under his crossbow bolt and into his face, biting his check and tearing off some flesh (-4). Jess takes advantage of the Minion’s advance and attacks it, sending it flying until it smashes into the skeleton of one of the workmen (-37). Gold spills out of the tatters robes the skeleton has covering it, and Jess picks them up. Haldor, tired of failing, prays to the Gods and restores the entire party to full health. Sir Earl Poletad hops around in all the chaos, attempting to avoid the battle.

The Enemies

Chaos Beast of Life

Type

: Holy

Level

: 10

Health

: 425/425

Special

: Chaos – Drops one of the following based on an additional roll: 1 – Potion, 2 – Tonic, 3 – Phoenix Essence, 4 – Minion, 5 – Minion, 6 – Minion

Drops

: Zoot’s Plaything

Minion A

Type

: Demon

Level

: 7

Health

: 38/75

Special

: Restores 20 Health to Chaos Beast of Life

Drops

: Nothing

Minion B

Type

: Demon

Level

: 7

Health

: 75/75

Special

: Restores 20 Health to Chaos Beast of Life

Drops

: Nothing

The Party

Skrall

(played by WaterBrickDown)

Level 10 1/2 Ranger (Party Leader)

Power

: 19 (+4 Against Beasts)

Health

: 15/15

Gold

: 3

Inventory

: Hunter's Crossbow (WP:9, +4 vs. Beasts), Potion (4), Remedy (1), Tonic (1), Smelling Salts (1), Smoke Bomb (1), Water Bomb (1), Ice Bomb (1), Holy Bomb (1), Skeleton Decoy (1), Phoenix Essence (1)

Tesni Hightribe

(played by Peppermint_M)

Level 15 1/2 Berserker (Back-Up Party Leader)

Power

: 25

Health

: 31/31

Gold

: 180

Inventory

: Cysgodion the Great Sword of Darkness (WP: 10, Darkness), Cryfder (WP:6), Mockthril Shield (SP:5) 2 Phoenix Essence, 4 Potions, 3 Mead, 3 Venom, 2 Nostrum

Haldor Skovgaard

(played by Scorpiox)

Level 12 Cleric

Power

: 23 (22+1)

Health

: 20/20

Ether

: 18/19 (16+3)

Gold

: 70

Inventory

: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:10), Lesser Ethereal Cloak (SP:1, +3 Ether), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity), Frying Pan (WP:1+1 health, unequipped), Spike Coller (+1 power), Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion, Remedy, Venom and a fur-lined bedroll, Tonic, Phoenix Essence

Hoke Ablesword

(played by UsernameMDM)

Level 12 1/2 Knight

Power

: 22

Health

: 23/23(+1)

Gold

: 146

Inventory

: Vintul, the Greatsword of Wind (Great sword: WP 10), Hollow Blade (Dagger: WP 6), Steel Buckler(Shield: SP 5), Cultist Hat (damage vs undead), Warrior's Treads (SP:2, Health +1), Emerald, Aquamarine, 2x Phoenix Essence, 5x Potion, Smoke Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Venom, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Telescope,

Jess Islanti

(played by Cralegoboy)

Level 13 Rogue

Power

: 22 + 1

Health

: 19/19

Gold

: 80

Inventory

: Blohdhurm (WP: 8)(Fire elemental), Mercutio's Dagger of Mugging (WP:5, Mug Ability +5), 2 Venoms, Mead, Smelling Salts, 2 Remedies, Potion

Dyric Rone

(played by Legonator)

Level 6 Rogue

Power

: 11

Health

: 12/12

Gold

: 283

Inventory

: Double Chain Whip (WP: 5), Throwing Knife (WP: 3), Longsword (WP: 3), Venom, Smelling Salts, Pre-Rolled Loaded Die, Potion

Felton

(NPC)

Level 10 Wren Fighter

Power

: 7

Health

: 50/50

Gold

: 0

Inventory

: Rapier (WP: 3), Potion x2, Phoenix Essence

NOTE: Shield – Rest, recovers 5 Health

Sir Earl Poletad

(NPC)

Level 1 Frog Paladin

Power

: 1

Health

: 5/5

Ether

: 1/1

Gold

: 0

Inventory

: None

NOTE: Shield – Croak, uses 1 ether to heal all Party Members by his level. If no ether, than he regains 1 ether.

NOTE: It takes a turn to pick up the things that the Chaos Beast drops. At the end of the battle, all non-picked up items disappear.

"I am not weak Cronk! I mean, Skrall.... we Frog warriors are not useless! But you are right, perhaps I should wait until later! Ribbit!"

"Oh, you found one of my lovelies! Come here lovely. Come to mommy." Wren calls to the beast.

The Chaos Beast of Life will flee the battle at the end of the third round.

Edited December 13, 2011 by Zepher

[The Legonater]

So, Skrall old friend- do we bother with the Beast of Chaotic Life? I think it might be best to let it go...

I retrieve my knife*.

OOC: *Is that how it works? I've never thrown a knife before.

[UsernameMDM]

Seeing that the beast would be nearly impossible to defeat in just two more rounds, Hoke continues his assault on the floating skull.

Hoke attacks minion A from the front row.

[Sisco]

Jess roars her bloodlust, then sees the gold on the ground. She falls silent, picks it up, then picks up her roar of bloodlust where she left off at the same target.