Heroica RPG - Quest #31: Lions and Lambs

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Skrall has him covered, I don't want to take an extra Free Hit," Arthur snarls. "Besides, all these jerks have the same Defense anyway, better to just get the weaker ones out of the way quick so we don't have to take extra hits."

OOC: If Count Knyghton can't attack the chunk of wood, he'll switch his attack to an untargetted Pikeman.

Alexandre can't stand this mage any longer, and shouts:

"Hold your tongue, Arthur! I don't understand these mages and wizards. You think you're special and above everyone! We have a quest to do, and so far, all you've been doing is having these moments. It's distracting. You mages, are learning..... the consequences of playing God!"

And with that, Alexandre's eyes flare, and distractedly pulls the pin on a fire bomb and chucks it towards the enemy; then raises his shield to block the coming freehit.

[Flipz]

Arthur growls--not as a human angered, but in a dark, almost animalistic tone. He points his staff menacingly at Alexandre, and then at Isabella. In a quiet, dangerous voice that wouldn't carry to the others, he spits back, "When these Rogue Knights are dealt with, you and the Rogue are going to get what's coming to you...!"

[Capt.JohnPaul]

Arthur growls--not as a human angered, but in a dark, almost animalistic tone. He points his staff menacingly at Alexandre, and then at Isabella. In a quiet, dangerous voice that wouldn't carry to the others, he spits back, "When these Rogue Knights are dealt with, you and the Rogue are going to get what's coming to you...!"

"What ever happens, 'Dues lo vult.' Arthur! What happened? Come out and say it. Violence won't work. I'm clad in armor of steel and armor of faith, no man, demon, or your magic, can hurt me."

"I can assure you, you have no clue what you are doing."

[Flipz]

"What ever happens, 'Dues lo vult.' Arthur! What happened? Come out and say it. Violence won't work. I'm clad in armor of steel and armor of faith, no man, demon, or your magic, can hurt me."

"I can assure you, you have no clue what you are doing."

"And you've no clue what I've been dealing with. So shove it and stay out of my way before you get hurt. I know what I have to do, and I'm not letting anyone get in my way, no matter how well-intentioned you may be."

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"And you've no clue what I've been dealing with. So shove it and stay out of my way before you get hurt. I know what I have to do, and I'm not letting anyone get in my way, no matter how well-intentioned you may be."

"Arrghh!!! That's what we have been asking you!! We want to help you, Arthur, can't you see?"

[Flipz]

"Arrghh!!! That's what we have been asking you!! We want to help you, Arthur, can't you see?"

"Too well, I'm afraid. You haven't seen the things I've seen, felt the things I've sensed. It's a unique sensation, part of you being stripped away. But in away I'm glad. Because I can see clearly what has to be done now."

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Too well, I'm afraid. You haven't seen the things I've seen, felt the things I've sensed. It's a unique sensation, part of you being stripped away. But in away I'm glad. Because I can see clearly what has to be done now."

"Enlighten us. Does this have anything to do with the World? Is it about evil?"

[Flipz]

"Enlighten us. Does this have anything to do with the World? Is it about evil?"

"More than you know, Knight...more than you know..." Arthur returns his attention to the battle at hand.

[Brickdoctor]

Results of Round One of the Battle of Fort Drakon:

Alexandre le Chevalier throws a Fire Bomb. (5 base Fire Elemental Damage)

>Skrall vs. Rogue Lion Commander - Damage (15/2=7 Damage)

Count Lewis Knyghton smashes the wooden block. (Insta-kill of Rogue Lion Pikeman E)

Isabella del Toboso vs. Rogue Lion Pikeman D - Miss

>Arthur Justus Regulus VII uses a Scroll of Confusion on Rogue Lion Pikeman A - Confusion

>Luke vs. Rogue Lion Pikeman B - Special Damage (Stick Together)

Rogue Lion Pikeman C - Free Hit against Alexandre le Chevalier (10-7=3 Damage)

Alexandre, you toss a Fire Bomb. Skrall, your shot glances off the Commander's helmet, and he lunges forward to strike you with his sword. Count Lewis, thinking quickly, you destroy the wooden block and cause the portcullis to come thundering down, crushing the last pikeman. Isabella, you jump out of the way of the portcullis and Miss, but, Arthur, you Confuse Pikeman A on your first try. Luke, strangely, the pikemen are intimidated by you, and they opt to Stick Together.

"Good thinking, Count Knyghton! The battle continues."

Enemies:

Rogue Lion Commander

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

15

Health:

147/150

Defense:

2

Special:

Rally

- The commander rallies his troops, doubling their Damage dealt during the next Round as part of the

Encouraged

effect.

Drops: 40 Gold

Rogue Lion Pikeman A

*Confused*

*Sticking Together*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

10

Health:

47/50

Defense:

2

Special:

Stick Together

- All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round, but also making them unable to deal Free Hits.

Drops: nothing

Rogue Lion Pikeman B

*Sticking Together*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

10

Health:

47/50

Defense:

2

Special:

Stick Together

- All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round, but also making them unable to deal Free Hits.

Drops: nothing

Rogue Lion Pikeman C

*Sticking Together*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

10

Health:

47/50

Defense:

2

Special:

Stick Together

- All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round, but also making them unable to deal Free Hits.

Drops: nothing

Rogue Lion Pikeman D

*Sticking Together*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

10

Health:

47/50

Defense:

2

Special:

Stick Together

- All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round, but also making them unable to deal Free Hits.

Drops: nothing

Party:

Skrall

, Level 16.5 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader*

*Favors Humanoid Enemies*

Power:

24

Health:

22/29

Defense:

0

Gold:

9

Inventory:

Heavy Crossbow (WP: 8; Knock-back)

, Hunter's Crossbow (WP: 10; +4 vs. Beasts), Greatsword of Lion Nobles (WP: 20; User is

Slowed

), Potion, Tonic, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Telescope

Arthur Justus Regulus VII

, Level 11 Mage (Flipz) *Party Second-in-Command*

Power:

16

Health:

15/15

Ether:

9/15

Defense:

1

Gold:

10

Inventory:

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

, Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7;

50% chance of Fleeing instead of being KO'd

)

Robe of Magi (SP:1)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

), Opal (

Ice

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

Isabella del Toboso

, Level 9 Rogue (Dharkan)

Power:

16

Health:

15/15

Defense:

1

Gold:

209

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 11 Knight (Capt.JohnPaul)

Power:

17

Health:

17/20

Defense:

7

Gold:

90

Inventory:

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

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

Luke

, Level 17 Sage (controlled by Waterbrick Down)

*Pacifist*

Power:

18

Health:

32/32

Ether:

19/24

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Inventory:

Wooden Staff (WP: 1)

, Diamond (Light)

Count Lewis Knyghton

, Level 12 Engineer (controlled by Flipz)

Power:

15

Health:

19/19

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]

Coiunt Knyghton beams, before attacking the Rogue Lion Commander from the Front Row. "Everyone, they can't deal Free Hits! Luke should target Pikeman A ta take advantage o' tha Confusion, tha rest should take on tha Commander!"

Arthur nods and uses his Amethyst to blast the Commander from the Back Row.

Edited May 19, 2012 by Flipz

[Waterbrick Down]

As the sword gashes through his flesh, Skrall roars out, "Enough of this you two or I will personally crash yer heads together to try and knock some sense into ya. Luke if ya've got a moment I wouldn't mind a healin'." Skrall jams another bolt into the Heavy Crossbow and fires at the Rogue Lion Commander from the back row as Luke attempts to heal him from the back row.

Battle Order:

Alexandre

Count Knyghton

Skrall

Isabella

Arthur

Luke

[Flipz]

"All right then. Miss Isabella, mind takin' Pikeman A so we can take advantage of his Confusion?

[Dharkan]

"Yeah sure no worries."

Attacking Pikeman A from front row.

"Alexandre!" Isabella yells; "We might need to talk after this battle."

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Alexandre!" Isabella yells; "We might need to talk after this battle."

Alexandre glances up, "Sure."

Alexandre from the front, attacks the commander.

[Brickdoctor]

Results of Round Two of the Battle of Fort Drakon:

Alexandre le Chevalier vs. Rogue Lion Commander - Hit (6+11=17 Damage)

Count Lewis Knyghton vs. Rogue Lion Commander - Special Damage (Rally)

>Skrall vs. Rogue Lion Commander - Aim ([8*3]-2=22 Knock-back Damage)

Isabella del Toboso vs. Rogue Lion Pikeman A - Hit ([7+9-2]/2=7 Damage)

>Arthur Justus Regulus VII vs. Rogue Lion Commander - Damage ([15/2]-1=6 Damage)

>Luke heals Skrall - Heal Less (17=17 Health)

Alexandre, you leap forwards and slash downwards, your sword slicing right through the commander's shoulder armor. Enraged, he rallies his troops before you can get close, Count Lewis. Skrall, with the troops running around, you can only manage a slight hit, but it's enough to push the commander backwards. Isabella, you see Pikeman A staggering about, Confused, and you stab him. Arthur, the commander recovers in time to duck under your spell and stab you in the leg. Luke, you restore Skrall to full Health.

"Those pikes look quite angry. The battle continues."

Enemies:

Rogue Lion Commander

*Back Row*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

15

Health:

108/150

Defense:

2

Special:

Rally

- The commander rallies his troops, doubling their Damage dealt during the next Round as part of the

Encouraged

effect.

Drops: 40 Gold

Rogue Lion Pikeman A

*Confused*

*Encouraged*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

20

Health:

40/50

Defense:

2

Special:

Stick Together

- All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round, but also making them unable to deal Free Hits.

Drops: nothing

Rogue Lion Pikeman B

*Encouraged*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

20

Health:

47/50

Defense:

2

Special:

Stick Together

- All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round, but also making them unable to deal Free Hits.

Drops: nothing

Rogue Lion Pikeman C

*Encouraged*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

20

Health:

47/50

Defense:

2

Special:

Stick Together

- All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round, but also making them unable to deal Free Hits.

Drops: nothing

Rogue Lion Pikeman D

*Encouraged*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

20

Health:

47/50

Defense:

2

Special:

Stick Together

- All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round, but also making them unable to deal Free Hits.

Drops: nothing

Party:

Skrall

, Level 16.5 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader*

*Favors Humanoid Enemies*

Power:

24

Health:

29/29

Defense:

0

Gold:

9

Inventory:

Heavy Crossbow (WP: 8; Knock-back)

, Hunter's Crossbow (WP: 10; +4 vs. Beasts), Greatsword of Lion Nobles (WP: 20; User is

Slowed

), Potion, Tonic, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Telescope

Arthur Justus Regulus VII

, Level 11 Mage (Flipz) *Party Second-in-Command*

Power:

16

Health:

9/15

Ether:

9/15

Defense:

1

Gold:

10

Inventory:

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

, Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7;

50% chance of Fleeing instead of being KO'd

)

Robe of Magi (SP:1)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

), Opal (

Ice

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

Isabella del Toboso

, Level 9 Rogue (Dharkan)

Power:

16

Health:

15/15

Defense:

1

Gold:

209

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 11 Knight (Capt.JohnPaul)

Power:

17

Health:

17/20

Defense:

7

Gold:

90

Inventory:

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

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

Luke

, Level 17 Sage (controlled by Waterbrick Down)

*Pacifist*

Power:

18

Health:

32/32

Ether:

18/24

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Inventory:

Wooden Staff (WP: 1)

, Diamond (Light)

Count Lewis Knyghton

, Level 12 Engineer (controlled by Flipz)

Power:

15

Health:

19/19

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 attacks Pikeman A from the front.

[Flipz]

Arthur, unable to take another hit, stands in the Back Row and use his Healing Staff on himself. "Don't worry about me, Luke, you should heal Alexandre."

Count Knyghton attacks Pikeman B from the Back Row.

[Dharkan]

Attacking Pikeman D from front row again.

[Flipz]

Attacking Pikeman D from front row again.

"Come on, hit her, hit her!" Arthur whispers, too quietly for anyone but the Voice in the Sky to hear.

OOC:

Edited May 19, 2012 by Flipz

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Come on, hit her, hit her!" Arthur whispers, too quietly for anyone but the Voice in the Sky to hear.

OOC:

Alexandre hears Arthur whisper something.

"What was that, Arthur?"

I use diplomacy to hear the truth and so Flipz can't lie.

Alexandre whispers regarding Arthur: "C'mon, hit him, hit him!"

[Waterbrick Down]

Skrall drops the heavy crossbow and fires a shot off at Rogue Lion Pikemen C from the Back row with his Hunter's Crossbow as Luke attempts to heal Alexandre from the back row.

Battle Order:

Alexandre

Skrall

Isabella

Arthur

Count Knyghton

Luke

[Brickdoctor]

Results of Round Three of the Battle of Fort Drakon:

Alexandre le Chevalier vs. Rogue Lion Pikeman A - Damage, no Confusion (20-7=13 Damage)

>Skrall vs. Rogue Lion Pikeman C - Critical Hit ([([10*2]+16)*3]-2=106 Damage)

Isabella del Toboso vs. Rogue Lion Pikeman D - Hit (7+9-2=14 Damage)

>Arthur Justus Regulus VII uses a Healing Staff on himself - Hit (5+11=16 Health)

>Count Lewis Knyghton vs. Lion Pikeman B - Damage (20/2=10 Damage)

>Luke heals Alexandre le Chevalier - No Healing

Rogue Lion Commander - Free Hit against Alexandre le Chevalier ([15/2]-7=0 Damage)

Alexandre, Pikeman A is ready and waiting for you with pike extended towards you, and he catches you in the side with one thrust. Skrall, you lift your crossbow and hit Pikeman C right between the eyes, dropping him instantly. Isabella, you notice Pikeman D staring in horror at the remains of Pikeman C, and you take the opportunity to stab him. Arthur, you tap yourself with your Healing Staff, restoring all your Health. Count Lewis, Pikeman B charges at you and his spear pierces your thigh armor before you can dodge. Luke, you fail to heal Alexandre.

"Oh, I don't care what continent you're from, that's got to hurt! The battle continues."

Enemies:

Rogue Lion Commander

*Back Row*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

15

Health:

108/150

Defense:

2

Special:

Rally

- The commander rallies his troops, doubling their Damage dealt during the next Round as part of the

Encouraged

effect.

Drops: 40 Gold

Rogue Lion Pikeman A

*Confused*

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

10

Health:

40/50

Defense:

2

Special:

Stick Together

- All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round, but also making them unable to deal Free Hits.

Drops: nothing

Rogue Lion Pikeman B

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

10

Health:

47/50

Defense:

2

Special:

Stick Together

- All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round, but also making them unable to deal Free Hits.

Drops: nothing

Rogue Lion Pikeman D

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

10

Health:

33/50

Defense:

2

Special:

Stick Together

- All Pikemen present huddle together, halving their Damage taken during the next Round, but also making them unable to deal Free Hits.

Drops: nothing

Party:

Skrall

, Level 16.5 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader*

*Favors Humanoid Enemies*

Power:

26

Health:

29/29

Defense:

0

Gold:

9

Inventory: Heavy Crossbow (WP: 8; Knock-back),

Hunter's Crossbow (WP: 10; +4 vs. Beasts)

, Greatsword of Lion Nobles (WP: 20; User is

Slowed

), Potion, Tonic, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Telescope

Arthur Justus Regulus VII

, Level 11 Mage (Flipz) *Party Second-in-Command*

Power:

16

Health:

15/15

Ether:

9/15

Defense:

1

Gold:

10

Inventory:

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

, Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7;

50% chance of Fleeing instead of being KO'd

)

Robe of Magi (SP:1)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

), Opal (

Ice

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

Isabella del Toboso

, Level 9 Rogue (Dharkan)

Power:

16

Health:

15/15

Defense:

1

Gold:

209

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 11 Knight (Capt.JohnPaul)

Power:

17

Health:

4/20

Defense:

7

Gold:

90

Inventory:

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

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

Luke

, Level 17 Sage (controlled by Waterbrick Down)

*Pacifist*

Power:

18

Health:

32/32

Ether:

18/24

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Inventory:

Wooden Staff (WP: 1)

, Diamond (Light)

Count Lewis Knyghton

, Level 12 Engineer (controlled by Flipz)

Power:

15

Health:

9/19

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 twitches momentarily, then turns lets off a minor jinx at the Dragon Pikeman that makes his voice sound like a sports announcer. He winces as he realizes it will only increase the hamminess. "Gotta work on that impulse control..." he mutters. Returning his attention to the battle, he sees Alexandre injured. His gaze glances back and forth between his Amethyst and his Healing Staff, his Amethyst and his healing staff. He looks at Alexandre, then at Skrall, and finally at Isabella.

"What're ya waitin' for, ya daft fool?" Knyghton shouts. "Ya know what ya've got ta do!" Knyghton returns his attention to the battle and begins to attack Pikeman A, but stops mid-strike. Dodging the Pikeman's opportunistic jabs, he turns and shouts to Skrall, "Ya know what you have ta do, too, Hunter! Yer Heavy Crossbow'd be more than a bit helpful in tha early rounds, ye'd bes' remeber tha' fer tha future." Seeing that Arthur still hasn't decided upon an action, he shouts, "Bloody hell! If ye're tha' confused, jus' pick somethin' and do it, fer cryin' out loud!" before continuing his planned attack from the front row.

OOC: Arthur's action will be determined based on your characters' advice. WBD, this includes both Luke and Skrall. Please keep said advice character-based, thank you. Dharkan, Isabella should wait until at least one of the others has spoken before talking to Arthur.

Edited May 20, 2012 by Flipz

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Ugh..." Alexandre moans as he falls to the ground. He crawls backward to the back row, while engaging Pikeman D. His vision is blurring, and he feels he is about to faint.

[Flipz]

Arthur hears Alexandre groan and starts toward him with the Healing Staff, but then sees the Commander leering at him. He hesitates once more, and looks desperately at Luke and Skrall for guidance. Getting none, he makes his decision, and, turning his back on his rapidly-expiring friend, he blasts the Commander with Darkness from the Back Row.

OOC: I just realized that Alexandre should have taken a Free Hit from the commander, which according to my calculations is exactly enough to have Knocked him Out. Also, since the Commander is in the Back Row AND I am in the back row, I deal normal damage with my spell but he only deals 1/4 damage to me, correct?