Heroica RPG - Quest #26: Quarry Clean Up

[JimBee]

Ah, okay thanks.

Hybros, while respecting the ancient dragon, has little patience left for it. It should have realized its doom and fled much earlier. He was ready to finish it, striking it with Zoot's Reaper twice from the front row.

[Jedi master Brick]

Elgar attacks the sheild from the back row with his crossbow

[Scubacarrot]

"Hmpf Let's get this over with then, shall we!"

Guts and Knifk both attack the dragon from the front row!

"Luck song, and we attack in this order:

Hybros

Guts

Knifk

Johon

Elgar."

[Bricksandparts]

"Hmpf Let's get this over with then, shall we!"

Guts and Knifk both attack the dragon from the front row!

"Luck song, and we attack in this order:

Hybros

Guts

Knifk

Johon

Elgar."

"Knifk has a shield, let him take the hit!"

[Scubacarrot]

"What hit?"

[Bricksandparts]

"What hit?"

"The dragon will get a hit on us if we can't attack it (target it) and Knifk has a shield."

[Scubacarrot]

"The dragon will get a hit on us if we can't attack it (target it) and Knifk has a shield."

Guts looked confused, realized that this man probably had seen few battles in his time, and then replied.

"We ARE targetting it, That shield will only take a couple of hits, it will be fine, now, get in there, swing your sword at it, or something."

Edited April 26, 2012 by Scubacarrot

[Bricksandparts]

Guts looked confused, realized that this man probably had seen few battles in his time, and then replied.

"We ARE targetting it, That shield will only take a couple of hits, it will be fine, now, get in there, swing your sword at it, or something."

OoC: It says the shield will absorb hits directed at the dragon. I'm pretty sure it will have a free hit. And I have stated my battle order already.

OoC: The shield takes damage and health is lowered. I meant that any attacks directed at the dragon will land on the shield instead.

The dragon will get free hits.

[Scubacarrot]

OoC: It says the shield will absorb hits directed at the dragon. I'm pretty sure it will have a free hit. And I have stated my battle order already.

The dragon will get free hits.

Ooc: For that to happen 4 of us (5 if you count Hybros twice) would need to be extremely unlucky (do less than 100 damage combined, we have the luck song, so yeah, don't worry so much

[Bricksandparts]

Ooc: For that to happen 4 of us (5 if you count Hybros twice) would need to be extremely unlucky (do less than 100 damage combined, we have the luck song, so yeah, don't worry so much

OoC: I'm saying that knifk (Bioniclelover) should go first so he can absorb the hits instead of Hybros taking a bunch a damage. Knifk has a SP of 6.

[Scubacarrot]

ooc: reread what I am saying: there won't be a free hit.

[Bricksandparts]

ooc: reread what I am saying: there won't be a free hit.

OoC: That's why I'm showing you why there will be a free hit. "I meant that any attacks directed at the dragon will land on the shield instead." as said by the QM.

[Scubacarrot]

OoC: That's why I'm showing you why there will be a free hit. "I meant that any attacks directed at the dragon will land on the shield instead." as said by the QM.

Ooc: Seriously B&P? Reread above, I explained that.

[Bricksandparts]

Ooc: Seriously B&P? Reread above, I explained that.

OoC: So you're saying we'll destroy the shield first and then attack the head in the same round? I see how that can work, it's a decision to make, one safer, one to get the battle done quicker and hopefully less damage, but I can see how it could work. Well, here goes I guess.

[JimBee]

Perhaps you should read what had already been said.

OoC: The shield takes damage and health is lowered. I meant that any attacks directed at the dragon will land on the shield instead.

[Bricksandparts]

Perhaps you should read what had already been said.

OoC: Huh? It sounds like the dragon isn't really targetable until the shield is beat.

[Xarrzan]

"I think I can explain," said Singerson while strumming the guitar, "and I'll do it, in song!" The elbow to Singerson's ribs from Guts abruptly ended the singing. "Well that was uncalled for. I've seen this kind of attack before and what the Ancient Dragon is doing is..." explained Singerson.

QM Note: The Dragon is targetable. The Shield is targetable. If the entire team targets the shield, the dragon will get a free hit on the first person in battle order. If the team targets the Dragon, any damage dealt will be intercepted by the shield until it is destroyed. Targeting the dragon prevents a free hit but gives a chance to unleash its specials. The choice is yours.

"...make sense?" said Singerson. "If you focus on its shield then you get distracted and it can attack you physically. But if you focus on attacking it, it will hide behind its shield and try to cast a spell. I do not know why you would rather me say the words in this MUNDANE manner rather than joyously sing them in a high tenor maybe? Or a low bass."

[Scubacarrot]

"Hmpf, it works slightly different than i thought, I will change my attack to the Shield! Hybros, keep your first attack on the dragon, the second to the shield, alright?"

Guts and Knifk switch their attacks to the shield, still from the front row.

Edited April 26, 2012 by Scubacarrot

[JimBee]

Hybros nods, and attacks the shield once from the front row, and the dragon once from the front row.

[Xarrzan]

"We're all gettin' lucky with the lucky song!" sang Singerson while playing Lady Luck’s Lure...

Results of Round One of Phase 3 Ancient Dragon Battle:

Hybros vs. Ancient Dragon - Special Damage/Shield ..[((10 * 3) + 17) * 2 = 94]

Hybros vs. Spirit Shield - Miss/Damage

Guts vs. Spirit Shield - Damage/Hit ...........................[(8 + 13) * 2 = 42]

Knifk vs. Spirit Shield - Shield/Hit

Johon vs. Spirit Shield - Damage/Critical Hit ..............[(7 * 3) + 16 = 37]

>Elgar vs. Spirit Shield - Special Damage/Special Damage

The battle against the Ancient Dragon Phase 3 began. Hybros' attack against the dragon distracted it in the middle of its spell casting. The dragon lurched backward to allow the shield to intercept the blow of 94 damage, but the dragon dropped a bag filled with 94 gold coins. Hybros missed his next attack at the shield. The shield was flickering into and out of existence, barely hanging on. Guts moved in swiftly to hit the shield for 42 damage. The shield winked from existence. Knifk decided to take the sentinel position to protect the team from all harm the next round. Johon ran past the spot the shield had occupied and scored an extra critical strike against the dragon for 37 damage. Elgar aimed his crossbow at the dragon but it opened its maw and let out a magically enhanced Deafening Roar which caused confusion among the party.

Enemies:

Ancient Dragon:

Type: None (Ancients take no extra damage from any type of gem)

Level: 15

Health: 163/200

Special:

Special I: Mimic - The dragon mimics the attacker’s special. For damaging specials, dragon does Damage divided by 3.

Special II: Spirit Shield- The dragon summons a magical shield that absorbs all attacks until it is defeated. If already summoned either refreshes current shield or does nothing.

Special III: Dual Cast - The dragon will use one special this turn and is guaranteed to use one special the next turn(the special is still decided by dice roll). Dual Cast cannot be used in two consecutive turns. If Dual Cast is chosen the next turn then the die will be rolled again.

Special IV: Foresee Mistakes - For the next three rounds, any “Miss” by a hero will result in the dragon’s basic attack instead. This includes the Ranger's "AIM" ability but the dragon will receive damage.

Special V: Rescind the Light - The dragon casts blindness on all party members for 1 round.

Special VI: Deafening Roar - The dragon’s magic enhanced roar causes confusion on all party members for 1 round.

QM Note:

A roll of "Damage" will unleash Specials 1-3 [determined by a die roll]. A roll of "Special Damage" will unleash Specials 4-6 [determined by a die roll].

Drops: Dragon Hoard

Party:

Knifk

(Played by Bioniclover)

*Party Leader*

Confused [for 1 round]

Level 14 Knight

Power:

23

Health:

23/23

Shield Power:

6

Ether:

-

Gold:

1

Inventory:

Tfel (WP: 9 Longsword, Earth-elemental), Aegis (SP: 6 Shield), Remedy, Floral Bomb, Wind Bomb, Bedroll

Hybros

(Played by JimButcher)

Encouraged

Lucky

Hastened

Confused [for 1 round]

Level 17 Rogue

Power:

27 (22 for throwing weapons, except 24 for Ancient Throwing Dagger )

Health:

25/25

Shield Power:

-

Ether:

-

Gold:

900

Inventory:

Zoot's Reaper (WP:10, Earth), Shuriken of Mercutio (WP:5, retrievable), 2 Throwing Knives (WP:5, retrievable), Banana Bladerang (WP: 5, damage all, retrievable), Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP: 7, retrievable), Helmet (Max HP +1), 4 Grand Potions, 3 Potions, 3 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Smoke Bombs, 3 Holy Bombs, Lightning Bomb, 2 Nostrums, 2 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, Deadly Venom, Shovel, Bone, Bedroll, Skeleton Decoy

Guts Holla

(Played by Scubacarrot)

*Pseudo-Party Leader*

Encouraged

Confused [for 1 round]

Level 13.5 Rogue

Power:

21

Health:

19/19

Shield Power:

-

Ether:

-

Gold:

529

Inventory:

Lifestealer (WP:8,Ice, attacks restore 3 health), Bedroll, Shovel, Ice Bomb

Johon (Alf Gregory)

(Played by Bricksandparts)

Confused [for 1 round]

Level 16 Barbarian

Power:

24 (16+8)

Health:

24/24 (23+1)

Shield Power:

-

Ether:

-

Gold:

36

Inventory:

Armour-Helmet I+1 max healthI-IequippedI Weapons-greatsword IWP.3I-IunequippedI---Sword of Decay IWP. 7I I once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages Knights and Barbarians I---Meteor Blade IWP.8I-ILight elementalI-IequippedI-Healing Staff IWP.5I-Healing effect. -lended- usable by mages and clerics.---Focal Staff IWP.I 5 Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether Suitable for clerics and mages. IunequippedI Tools-shovel---pick-axe---Magnifying Glass---magic compass POTIONS---potion I3I-Venom I2I-Ice Bomb I1I-Earth Bomb I1I-Phoenix Essence I1I- ELEMENTS-Aquamarine, Scroll of Sleep I1I---Scroll of Blindness I1I---Scroll of Sealing I1I---Scroll of Confusion I1I

Elgar Gligin

(Played by Jedi master Brick)

Confused [for 1 round]

Level 12 Ranger

Power:

21

Health:

10/17

Shield Power:

-

Ether:

-

Gold:

2

Inventory:

Mockhril crossbow (WP:9 Lightning Elemental), Faxthril Longbow WP:5, Smoke bomb, Bedroll, emerald, Venom, Spade, Fire Bomb, Floral Bomb

"Let's get her team! Last battle of the day! Lets keep it epic!" shouted Singerson.

Party Leader, choose the order of action.

All of you, choose your targets and the row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee or if you want to use an item instead of attacking.

Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone has acted.

[JimBee]

The dragon let out a deafening roar, sending chills up Hybros's spine and disorienting him. It was a fierce creature, and he wondered if it was wise and intelligent as he thought dragons to be. Apparently, even the most awesome of creatures was still just a stubborn beast. Did it deserve the respect it's appearance and legends demanded?

Hybros, shaking the thought, attacked the dragon again, from the front row twice. Surely, if he somehow missed and swung at one of his allies, Knifk's shield would protect them.

[Bricksandparts]

Johon followed Hybros and attacked the stupid wise old dragon from the front row.

[Scubacarrot]

"Song of Haste, let's finish this. Same Battle order."

Guts and Knifk both attack the dragon from the front row.

[Jedi master Brick]

Elgar attacked the dragon from the back row with his crossbow

Edited April 27, 2012 by Jedi master Brick

[Xarrzan]

"Fast! Fast! Fast! Fast! Fast! Gotta Play this song real fast!" sang Singerson while playing Fastest Flight...

Results of Round Two of Phase 3 Ancient Dragon Battle:

Hybros vs. Ancient Dragon - Hit/Damage .........[(10 + 17) * 2 = 54]

Hybros vs. Ancient Dragon - Shield/Critical Hit..[((10 * 3) + 17) * 2 = 94]

Guts vs. Ancient Dragon - Critical Hit ..............[((8*2) + 13) * 2 = 58] (Elgar)

Guts vs. Ancient Dragon - Hit .........................[(8 + 13) * 2 = 42]

Knifk vs. Ancient Dragon - Critical Hit ..............[(9*2) + 14 = 32]

Knifk vs. Ancient Dragon - Hit .........................[9 + 14 = 23]

Johon vs. Ancient Dragon - Hit ........................[7 + 16 = 23] (Guts)

Johon vs. Ancient Dragon - Miss

>Elgar vs. Ancient Dragon - Shield ..................[9 + 12 = 21]

>Elgar vs. Ancient Dragon - Hit .......................[9 + 12 = 21] (Knifk)

The battle against the Ancient Dragon Phase 3 continued. Hybros fought through his confusion to score a hit of 54 damage against the dragon and follow up quickly with a second attack of 94 damage. Hybros knocked a pouch of 94 coins from the dragon's claw, which it was using in it's spellcasting. Elgar ran forward to aim at the dragon's heart. Guts, in his confused state, leveraged a devastating critical strike against Elgar for 58 damage, but Knifk brought his shield to bear just in time. Knifk slammed Guts in the right direction and Guts finished the Ancient Dragon for 42 damage. The Ancient Dragon sprayed a cone of fire into the air in its death throws. The Ancient Dragon fell to the quarry floor in pain and exhaustion and burned the ice covering its hoard.

THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS!

Guts gained a level of experience! Knifk, Hybros, Johon and Elgar each gained a half level of experience! The Ancient Dragon drops Dragon's Hoard.

Party:

Knifk

(Played by Bioniclover)

*Party Leader*

Level 14.5 Knight

Power:

23

Health:

23/23

Shield Power:

6

Ether:

-

Gold:

1

Inventory:

Tfel (WP: 9 Longsword, Earth-elemental), Aegis (SP: 6 Shield), Remedy, Floral Bomb, Wind Bomb, Bedroll

Hybros

(Played by JimButcher)

Level 17.5 Rogue

Power:

27 (22 for throwing weapons, except 24 for Ancient Throwing Dagger )

Health:

25/25

Shield Power:

-

Ether:

-

Gold:

994

Inventory:

Zoot's Reaper (WP:10, Earth), Shuriken of Mercutio (WP:5, retrievable), 2 Throwing Knives (WP:5, retrievable), Banana Bladerang (WP: 5, damage all, retrievable), Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP: 7, retrievable), Helmet (Max HP +1), 4 Grand Potions, 3 Potions, 3 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Smoke Bombs, 3 Holy Bombs, Lightning Bomb, 2 Nostrums, 2 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, Deadly Venom, Shovel, Bone, Bedroll, Skeleton Decoy

Guts Holla

(Played by Scubacarrot)

*Pseudo-Party Leader*

Level 14 Rogue

Power:

22

Health:

20/20

Shield Power:

-

Ether:

-

Gold:

529

Inventory:

Lifestealer (WP:8,Ice, attacks restore 3 health), Bedroll, Shovel, Ice Bomb

Johon (Alf Gregory)

(Played by Bricksandparts)

Level 16.5 Barbarian

Power:

24 (16+8)

Health:

24/24 (23+1)

Shield Power:

-

Ether:

-

Gold:

36

Inventory:

Armour-Helmet I+1 max healthI-IequippedI Weapons-greatsword IWP.3I-IunequippedI---Sword of Decay IWP. 7I I once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages Knights and Barbarians I---Meteor Blade IWP.8I-ILight elementalI-IequippedI-Healing Staff IWP.5I-Healing effect. -lended- usable by mages and clerics.---Focal Staff IWP.I 5 Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether Suitable for clerics and mages. IunequippedI Tools-shovel---pick-axe---Magnifying Glass---magic compass POTIONS---potion I3I-Venom I2I-Ice Bomb I1I-Earth Bomb I1I-Phoenix Essence I1I- ELEMENTS-Aquamarine, Scroll of Sleep I1I---Scroll of Blindness I1I---Scroll of Sealing I1I---Scroll of Confusion I1I

Elgar Gligin

(Played by Jedi master Brick)

Level 12.5 Ranger

Power:

21

Health:

10/17

Shield Power:

-

Ether:

-

Gold:

2

Inventory:

Mockhril crossbow (WP:9 Lightning Elemental), Faxthril Longbow WP:5, Smoke bomb, Bedroll, emerald, Venom, Spade, Fire Bomb, Floral Bomb

Singerson completely disregarded the dying dragon and jumped into the treasure hoard. He threw out the following items...

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

Gold: - 1250

Emerald - Wood/Plant

Sapphire - Wind

Diamond - Light

Gloves of Counterstriking - After receiving a free hit, the wearer immediately counter attacks dealing a free hit of their own to the target!

Cat Statuette (artifact) - Health +1, Owner must name the statue. Saying the name aloud causes a non-combat pet cat to be summoned. For roleplaying purposes only.

Dog Statuette (artifact) - SP+1, Owner must name the statue. Saying the name aloud causes a non-combat pet dog to be summoned. For roleplaying purposes only.

Quiver of Poisoning (artifact) - Causes the poisoned effect on any arrow or bolt placed within the quiver. [Permanent poisoning ability when equipped.] (On further inspection of the quiver, a small reservoir of black liquid could be seen at the bottom of the quiver. Somehow the reservoir was never empty and does not spill out when the quiver is held upside down.

Scroll of Luck - Grants target the lucky-effect for one battle. Costs 10 ether.

"You know," said Singerson as he shifted through the treasure, "aren't you a ranger Elgar? I kept wondering why you never tried to talk to the dragon. Don't you have that ability?"

The dragon kept one eye slightly open as it watched Singerson shift through its treasure. The dragon then raised its head and opened both eyes. It looked directly at the heroes and said "Hmmm....I as well...was wondering this. I wake up...to find little creatures...invading my home...attempting to steal...my young. I care nothing...for this treasure. It is...only a small...hoard that I...was collecting...for my offspring. My main hoard...is back in...Dastan. I have not...met such rude...individuals...in such a long...time. My children and I...will return to...where we are...from."

At that the dragon stood up and screeched. It was hard to tell with the shifting bodies, but it looked like at least twenty Dragonets came running forward and a dozen or so Dragonlings as well. The horde of dragon-creatures all took to the air. The ones that had trouble flying were assisted by others. The Ancient Dragon waited for the young dragons to get a head start before it too launched into the air. The dragons flew until they were pinpoints in the sky. Singerson continued to shift through the hoard, searching for something. Signerson's hands flew up in excitement.

"It's here!" As Singerson reached for an item a massive ball of fire slammed into the quarry wall. A bolt of lightning followed shortly after which caused a rain of boudlers the size of wagons to fall toward the hoard. Singerson was still under the effects of his Fastest Flight song and was able to jump away just in time, barely missing being crushed. The remainder of the hoard was barried under tons of rock. There would be no way for the party to gather anything else.