Heroica RPG - Quest #31: Lions and Lambs

[Waterbrick Down]

"Let them hold their ground, no use in havin' 'em cut down too hastily, our crossbows will be the only ones doin' the work this time round."

[Dharkan]

"As you wish."

"Soldiers, hold your ground, let the crossbowmen do the work, don't let her pass!"

[Brickdoctor]

QM Note:

As you have maneuvered yourselves into a position where you can just constantly attack Lady Leofwena with the two crossbow units, therefore being unable to take any Damage for the rest of the battle, I'm going to move things along and declare this an automatic victory.

As you pull your crossbowmen up behind the rows of pikemen, you cut off all of Lady Leofwena's possible escape routes. You watch as she attempts to find a hole, but your pikes stand fast, and your crossbows pin her down with their arrows. Finally, you shoot Lady Leofwena's horse down, and the animal collapses, spilling the traitorous Lion onto the ground in front of you at the base of the mountain. You hear he cry out, but her cry is not one of despair, but one of triumph. As you approach, you see another figure leap down from the mountain, landing with a clank of metal and blast of smoke. You can see that he is clearly a mage, and he wears the armor of the cultists.

"Lord Calibor. You're late."

"My apologies. Sphinx didn't think that you'd need saving. Again."

"They brought an army. I didn't have a chance."

"The smoke screen will keep them out. They can't coordinate their movements inside the dense smoke."

"And the heroes?"

"The Emperor should never have brought them into this. We kill them immediately.

Heroes! Prepare yourselves for battle."

Enemies:

Lord Calibor

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

12

Health:

150/150

Defense:

2

Special:

Smoke Screen

- Lord Calibor surrounds the hero with a dense cloud of smoke, causing the

Blinded

effect, making the target unable to use a physical attack for the next 3 Rounds or until the effect is Remedied.

Drops: Staff of the Cultist Battlemage, Smoke Bomb

Lady Leofwena

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

8

Health:

200/200

Defense:

4

Special:

Wallop

- Lady Leofwena rams the pommel of her greatsword into the target's head, causing him to lose his next turn as part of the

Stunned

effect.

Drops: Greatsword of Lion Nobles, 100 Gold

Party:

Skrall

, Level 16 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader*

*Favors Humanoid Enemies*

Power:

24

Health:

29/29

Defense:

0

Gold:

9

Inventory:

Heavy Crossbow: WP 8 (Knockback)

, Hunter's Crossbow: WP 10 (+4 vs beasts), Potion, Tonic, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Emperor Alandri's Letter

Arthur Justus Regulus VII

, Level 10.5 Mage (Flipz) *Party Second-in-Command*

Power:

15

Health:

13/14

Ether:

9/14

Defense:

1

Gold:

10

Inventory:

Arthur's Staff of Elven Necromancy (WP: 5)

,

Robe of Magi (SP:1)

, Amethyst (Darkness), Opal (Ice), Potion(x2), Bedroll, Telescope, Healing Staff (WP: 5), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, Shovel, Grand Tonic

Isabella del Toboso

, Level 8 Rogue (Dharkan)

*Invisible*

Power:

15

Health:

14/14

Defense:

1

Gold:

111

Inventory:

Fauxthril Dagger (WP:7)

, Golden Dagger (WP:3),

Cloak of the Invisible Elf (SP: 1;

untargetable for first 2 Rounds of every Battle

)

, Venom, Potions (2), Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2)

Alexandre le Chevalier

, Level 10.5 Knight (Capt.JohnPaul)

Power:

16

Health:

17/19

Defense:

7

Gold:

40

Inventory:

Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 6; ignores SP)

, Cross Heater Shield (SP: 7), Potions (2), Fire Bombs (2), Bedroll

Luke

, Level 16.5 Sage (controlled by Waterbrick Down)

*Pacifist*

Power:

17

Health:

31/31

Ether:

23/23

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Inventory:

Wooden Staff (WP: 1)

, Diamond (Light)

Count Lewis Knyghton

, Level 11.5 Engineer (controlled by Flipz)

Power:

13

Health:

18/18

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Inventory:

Spatha (WP: 3)

Party Leader, choose the order of actions.

All of you, choose your targets and the Row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, move, heal, or cast a magic spell, 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.

[Capt.JohnPaul]

Alexandre hops down from his horse.

"Noble foe, I shall ask for your surrender, or engage!"

I attack Lord Calibor from the front.

[Flipz]

"Master Skrall, I have but two questions: Seal or Confuse, and Leofwena or Calibor?"

"Actually, I have changed my mind. I will use the Scroll of Confusion on Lord Calabor from the Back Row. I suggest the rest of you target Lady Leofwena."

"Soldiers! Watch our backs, make sure no one sneaks up on us!"

"I'll take Lady Leofwena from the Front Row."

[Waterbrick Down]

"Well mates, if there were ever any doubts, I think we've cought our traitor. Arthur make sure that spell of yers hits, I'll knock him back next time round. Luke patch up Mr. Chevalier right quick." Skrall quickly unholstered his Hunter's Crossbow and fired off a shot at Lady Leofwena from the back row, before unshouldering the Heavy Crossbow from his back. Luke taking Skrall's request, heals Alexandre from the back row.

Battle Order:

Alexandre

Skrall

Arthur

Isabella

Count Knyghton

Luke

[Dharkan]

"Enough chit chat, you won't be able to save neither Leofwana nor yourself, Calibor. Let's see what you are capable of!"

I'm attacking him from back row.

[Brickdoctor]

Results of Round One of the Battle with the Cultists:

Alexandre le Chevalier vs. Lord Calibor - Critical Hit ([6*2]+10=22 Damage)

>Skrall vs. Lady Leofwena - Wallop

>Arthur Justus Regulus VII uses a Scroll of Confusion on Lord Calibor - No Confusion

>Isabella del Toboso vs. Lord Calibor - Damage (No Damage)

Count Lewis Knyghton vs. Lady Leofwena - Critical Hit ([3*2]+11-4=13 Damage)

>Luke heals Alexandre le Chevalier - Magical Vortex (1=1 base Damage dealt; 1+16=17 Health restored)

Alexandre, you start the battle off with a mighty slash that cleaves open the armor around Lord Calibor's left forearm. Skrall, you lumber forwards, but the more agile Lady Leofwena slams the pommel of her blade into the side of your head. Arthur, you fail to Confuse Lord Calibor. Isabella, Lord Calibor flails around, preventing you from landing a hit. Count Lewis, as Lady Leofwena backs away from Skrall, you stab your spatha into her side. Luke, you conjure a Magical Vortex, which isn't powerful enough to damage the enemies, but does restore the party to full Health.

"Sirs, our troops can't see what's going on in there!"

Enemies:

Lord Calibor

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

12

Health:

128/150

Defense:

2

Special:

Smoke Screen

- Lord Calibor surrounds the hero with a dense cloud of smoke, causing the

Blinded

effect, making the target unable to use a physical attack for the next 3 Rounds or until the effect is Remedied.

Drops: Staff of the Cultist Battlemage, Smoke Bomb

Lady Leofwena

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

8

Health:

187/200

Defense:

4

Special:

Wallop

- Lady Leofwena rams the pommel of her greatsword into the target's head, causing him to lose his next turn as part of the

Stunned

effect.

Drops: Greatsword of Lion Nobles, 100 Gold

Party:

Skrall

, Level 16 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader*

*Favors Humanoid Enemies*

*Stunned*

Power:

26

Health:

29/29

Defense:

0

Gold:

9

Inventory: Heavy Crossbow: WP 8 (Knockback),

Hunter's Crossbow: WP 10 (+4 vs beasts)

, Potion, Tonic, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Emperor Alandri's Letter

Arthur Justus Regulus VII

, Level 10.5 Mage (Flipz) *Party Second-in-Command*

Power:

15

Health:

14/14

Ether:

9/14

Defense:

1

Gold:

10

Inventory:

Arthur's Staff of Elven Necromancy (WP: 5)

,

Robe of Magi (SP:1)

, Amethyst (Darkness), Opal (Ice), Potion(x2), Bedroll, Telescope, Healing Staff (WP: 5), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, Shovel, Grand Tonic

Isabella del Toboso

, Level 8 Rogue (Dharkan)

*Invisible*

Power:

15

Health:

14/14

Defense:

1

Gold:

111

Inventory:

Fauxthril Dagger (WP:7)

, Golden Dagger (WP:3),

Cloak of the Invisible Elf (SP: 1;

untargetable for first 2 Rounds of every Battle

)

, Venom, Potions (2), Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2)

Alexandre le Chevalier

, Level 10.5 Knight (Capt.JohnPaul)

Power:

16

Health:

19/19

Defense:

7

Gold:

40

Inventory:

Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 6; ignores SP)

, Cross Heater Shield (SP: 7), Potions (2), Fire Bombs (2), Bedroll

Luke

, Level 16.5 Sage (controlled by Waterbrick Down)

*Pacifist*

Power:

17

Health:

31/31

Ether:

23/23

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Inventory:

Wooden Staff (WP: 1)

, Diamond (Light)

Count Lewis Knyghton

, Level 11.5 Engineer (controlled by Flipz)

Power:

13

Health:

18/18

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Inventory:

Spatha (WP: 3)

Party Leader, choose the order of actions.

All of you, choose your targets and the Row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, move, heal, or cast a magic spell, 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.

[Waterbrick Down]

Skrall rubbed his skull, "Mr. Chevalier, remind me to get one of those helmets one of these days. Ms. Tobosso, I don't think the mage can see where yer at, take him from the front row. Luke see about tryin' to trip up that excuse for a squire." Skrall stepped back continuing to nurse his aching skull as Luke physically attacked Lady Leofwena from the back row.

Battle Order:

Alexandre

Isabella

Arthur

Count Knyghton

Luke

[Flipz]

"Sirs, our troops can't see what's going on in there!"

"Just watch our backs, make sure no one sneaks up on us! We can handle ourselves in here."

Arthur again tries to confuse Calibor from the Back Row.

Count Knyghton also repeats his attack.

[Dharkan]

Repeating my action, attacking Lord Calibor from back row again.

[Waterbrick Down]

Skrall rubbed his head, "Ya know Ms. Toboso, I can barely see ya from back here, I don't think ya'll having any trouble if ya attack from the front."

[Dharkan]

"What would be the difference, Master Skrall?"

[Capt.JohnPaul]

I attack Lord Calibor from the front.

[Flipz]

"What would be the difference, Master Skrall?"

"You would deal more damage attacking from the Front Row than you can from the back. Master Skrall is a Ranger, so he has no reason not to attack from the back. You, on the other hand, deal only half damage from the back row, unless you throw your dagger; however, that would be wasteful of this turn, as he can't hit you even if you attack from the front. If you're worried about your health, attack from the back row AFTER this turn, OK?"

[Dharkan]

OOC: I didn't know that... and seriously it doesn't make any sense but it's not the topic to argue about that. Thank you for info. :)

"Allright, I'm attacking from front row."

Edited May 10, 2012 by Dharkan

[Flipz]

OOC: I didn't know that... and seriously it doesn't make any sense but it's not the topic to argue about that. Thank you for info. :)

"Allright, I'm attacking from front row."

OOC: Oops, I'm sorry, it looks like I forgot to say this in my own post. Arthur's going to get rather annoyed at any sign of weakness, so in my previous post, I wasn't mad at you, even though Arthur's statement was rather terse. Again, I apologize for not making that clear upfront.

[Brickdoctor]

Results of Round Two of the Battle with the Cultists:

Alexandre le Chevalier vs. Lord Calibor - Miss

Isabella del Toboso vs. Lord Calibor - Mug ([7*3]+8-2=27 Damage and Gold)

Arthur Justus Regulus VII uses a Scroll of Confusion on Lord Calibor - No Confusion

Count Lewis Knyghton vs. Lady Leofwena - Hit (3+11-4=10 Damage)

>Luke vs. Lady Leofwena - Hit ([1/2]-4=0 Damage)

Alexandre and Isabella, you team up against Lord Calibor; Alexandre, you distract him while, Isabella, you race in under his defenses and jab him with your dagger, simultaneously swiping a bag of Gold from his belt. Arthur, with Alexandre and Isabella rushing around, you can't see well enough to cast Confusion properly. Count Lewis, you challenge Lady Leofwena head-on, and out-duel her to land a blow. Luke, you try to take advantage of the situation by whacking Lady Leofwena with your staff, but your weak attempt merely glances off of her backplate.

"The smoke is too dense; we can't coordinate our movements. You're on your own, heroes."

Enemies:

Lord Calibor

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

12

Health:

101/150

Defense:

2

Special:

Smoke Screen

- Lord Calibor surrounds the hero with a dense cloud of smoke, causing the

Blinded

effect, making the target unable to use a physical attack for the next 3 Rounds or until the effect is Remedied.

Drops: Staff of the Cultist Battlemage, Smoke Bomb

Lady Leofwena

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

8

Health:

177/200

Defense:

4

Special:

Wallop

- Lady Leofwena rams the pommel of her greatsword into the target's head, causing him to lose his next turn as part of the

Stunned

effect.

Drops: Greatsword of Lion Nobles, 100 Gold

Party:

Skrall

, Level 16 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader*

*Favors Humanoid Enemies*

*Stunned*

Power:

26

Health:

29/29

Defense:

0

Gold:

9

Inventory: Heavy Crossbow: WP 8 (Knockback),

Hunter's Crossbow: WP 10 (+4 vs beasts)

, Potion, Tonic, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Emperor Alandri's Letter

Arthur Justus Regulus VII

, Level 10.5 Mage (Flipz) *Party Second-in-Command*

Power:

15

Health:

14/14

Ether:

9/14

Defense:

1

Gold:

10

Inventory:

Arthur's Staff of Elven Necromancy (WP: 5)

,

Robe of Magi (SP:1)

, Amethyst (Darkness), Opal (Ice), Potion(x2), Bedroll, Telescope, Healing Staff (WP: 5), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, Shovel, Grand Tonic

Isabella del Toboso

, Level 8 Rogue (Dharkan)

*Invisible*

Power:

15

Health:

14/14

Defense:

1

Gold:

138

Inventory:

Fauxthril Dagger (WP:7)

, Golden Dagger (WP:3),

Cloak of the Invisible Elf (SP: 1;

untargetable for first 2 Rounds of every Battle

)

, Venom, Potions (2), Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2)

Alexandre le Chevalier

, Level 10.5 Knight (Capt.JohnPaul)

Power:

16

Health:

19/19

Defense:

7

Gold:

40

Inventory:

Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 6; ignores SP)

, Cross Heater Shield (SP: 7), Potions (2), Fire Bombs (2), Bedroll

Luke

, Level 16.5 Sage (controlled by Waterbrick Down)

*Pacifist*

Power:

17

Health:

31/31

Ether:

23/23

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Inventory:

Wooden Staff (WP: 1)

, Diamond (Light)

Count Lewis Knyghton

, Level 11.5 Engineer (controlled by Flipz)

Power:

14

Health:

18/18

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Inventory:

Spatha (WP: 3)

Party Leader, choose the order of actions.

All of you, choose your targets and the Row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, move, heal, or cast a magic spell, 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.

[Flipz]

Arthur and Knyghton both repeat their attacks.

OOC: Doc, are you using that rigged die from Quest 28 or something on my spell activation rolls??

[Waterbrick Down]

Skrall regains his feet and fires off a shot from his Hunter's Crossbow from the back row at Lord Calibor, "Arthur, try and disorient the squire, I'm taking the mage out. Isabella with me, Alexandre that sword of yers should come in handy in piercing Lady Leofwena's armor. Luke keep at her." Luke repeats his attack against Lady Leofwena from the back row.

Battle Order:

Alexandre

Skrall

Isaballa

Arthur

Count Knyghton

Luke

Edited May 10, 2012 by Waterbrick Down

[Flipz]

Arthur listens to Skrall and grudgingly switches his scroll of confusion to Lady Leofwena, again from the Back Row.

[Dharkan]

Attacking Lord Calibor again from front row.

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Good idea, Skrall."

Alexandre switches his attack to the traitorous Leofwena!(Front)

[Brickdoctor]

Results of Round Three of the Battle with the Cultists:

Alexandre le Chevalier vs. Lady Leofwena - Miss

>Skrall vs. Lord Calibor - Damage (12/2=6 Damage)

Isabella del Toboso vs. Lord Calibor - Hit (7+8-2=13 Damage)

Arthur Justus Regulus VII uses a Scroll of Confusion on Lady Leofwena - Confusion

Count Lewis Knyghton vs. Lady Leofwena - Wallop

>Luke vs. Lady Leofwena - Miss

Alexandre, you try to switch targets in the middle of your attack, and find nothing but air. Skrall, Lord Calibor sidesteps your shot and fires a spell that skims your shoulder. Isabella, you take the opportunity to sneak up behind him and stab him again. Arthur, you finally manage to Confuse the cultist. Count Lewis and Luke, Lady Leofwena is ready for you this time, and she easily dodges your blow, Luke, before running up and hitting you hard with her sword, Count Lewis.

"..."

Enemies:

Lord Calibor

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

12

Health:

88/150

Defense:

2

Special:

Smoke Screen

- Lord Calibor surrounds the hero with a dense cloud of smoke, causing the

Blinded

effect, making the target unable to use a physical attack for the next 3 Rounds or until the effect is Remedied.

Drops: Staff of the Cultist Battlemage, Smoke Bomb

Lady Leofwena

*Confused*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

8

Health:

177/200

Defense:

4

Special:

Wallop

- Lady Leofwena rams the pommel of her greatsword into the target's head, causing him to lose his next turn as part of the

Stunned

effect.

Drops: Greatsword of Lion Nobles, 100 Gold

Party:

Skrall

, Level 16 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader*

*Favors Humanoid Enemies*

Power:

26

Health:

23/29

Defense:

0

Gold:

9

Inventory: Heavy Crossbow: WP 8 (Knockback),

Hunter's Crossbow: WP 10 (+4 vs beasts)

, Potion, Tonic, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Emperor Alandri's Letter

Arthur Justus Regulus VII

, Level 10.5 Mage (Flipz) *Party Second-in-Command*

Power:

15

Health:

14/14

Ether:

9/14

Defense:

1

Gold:

10

Inventory:

Arthur's Staff of Elven Necromancy (WP: 5)

,

Robe of Magi (SP:1)

, Amethyst (Darkness), Opal (Ice), Potion(x2), Bedroll, Telescope, Healing Staff (WP: 5), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, Shovel, Grand Tonic

Isabella del Toboso

, Level 8 Rogue (Dharkan)

Power:

15

Health:

14/14

Defense:

1

Gold:

138

Inventory:

Fauxthril Dagger (WP:7)

, Golden Dagger (WP:3),

Cloak of the Invisible Elf (SP: 1;

untargetable for first 2 Rounds of every Battle

)

, Venom, Potions (2), Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2)

Alexandre le Chevalier

, Level 10.5 Knight (Capt.JohnPaul)

Power:

16

Health:

19/19

Defense:

7

Gold:

40

Inventory:

Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 6; ignores SP)

, Cross Heater Shield (SP: 7), Potions (2), Fire Bombs (2), Bedroll

Luke

, Level 16.5 Sage (controlled by Waterbrick Down)

*Pacifist*

Power:

17

Health:

31/31

Ether:

23/23

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Inventory:

Wooden Staff (WP: 1)

, Diamond (Light)

Count Lewis Knyghton

, Level 11.5 Engineer (controlled by Flipz)

*Stunned*

Power:

14

Health:

18/18

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Inventory:

Spatha (WP: 3)

Party Leader, choose the order of actions.

All of you, choose your targets and the Row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, move, heal, or cast a magic spell, 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.

[Waterbrick Down]

OoC: Arthur switched his target to Lady Leofwena last round.

First knocks on the head now a sizzling magic blast. Skrall unshoulders his Heavy Crossbow and lets fly at Lord Calibor from the back row. "Luke I wouldn't mind a healin' if ya have the moment." Luke moved over and attempted to heal Skrall from the back row.

Battle Order:

Alexandre

Skrall

Isabella

Arthur

Luke