Rumble Strike Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) Screaming in rage at the fire that continually burns him, Tarn readies himself and tries to cleave Maw's head from his shoulders (from the front row, naturally) Edited May 4, 2012 by Rumble Strike Quote
Professor Flitwick Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 "Righto chaps, we've nearly got this delusional fool done with. I think Mr. Mallelio would do best if he healed himself. Meanwhile, I'll attack Maw from the front row, with my Sarbe!" Battle Order Mallelio Atramor Gibbin Tarn Valco Thothwick Nyx William Harkenshire Quote
CMP Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 "Right....if Mallelio gets a Heal Less or worse, I'll heal him. If not, I'll heal Tarn." Quote
Zepher Posted May 5, 2012 Author Posted May 5, 2012 "Right....if Mallelio gets a Heal Less or worse, I'll heal him. If not, I'll heal Tarn." Oh no you don't, that's the whole danger of the die, you don't know how successful others will be until the battle phase! Take a gamble! Quote
CMP Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 Oh no you don't, that's the whole danger of the die, you don't know how successful others will be until the battle phase! Take a gamble! Why couldn't you pick another Cleric? It doesn't take this much planning to just stab the damn guy... Atramor decides that Thothwick has enough luck with brushes with death for a few battles, and instead heals the far more valuable Mallelio. Quote
Pandora Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 "Honestly Maw, you're trying to burn me? I'm a fire mage for Ennoc's sake. That's what being burned really feels like." says Nyx as she follows up her literary thump with a burst of flames. Stepping back after everyone else has acted, she shrugs and decides to once more summon Darkness magic on Maw from the back row. Quote
Zepher Posted May 5, 2012 Author Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) Round Six Maw Battle Mallelio heals Thothwick - Heal Less Atramor Gibbin - No Heal Tarn Valco - Hit Thothwick - Shield Nyx - Shield (Summon!) William Harkenshire - Damage William Harkenshire - Special Damage The round begins once more with healing attempts from Atramor and Mallelio. Once more, Mallelio casts a minor spell, so burned and injured he is unable to produce a full one (+15). Atramor is distracted by a flaming robe. Tarn smashes the wood of his weapon into the U'Kin's ribs, and he doubles over (-23). Thothwick slashes Maw's leg ((8x3)+15=39) and picks up the same amount of gold from an old coffer. Nyx smashes her book into Maw, and he finally crumbles to the floor. A small spider pops into existence and then back out of it, quick as a wink. The battle is victorious! The Party Thothwick, Level 15 1/2 Rouge *Party Leader* Power: 23 (20 Ranged) Health: 23/26 Gold: 441 Inventory - Sabre (WP 8), Whip Chain (WP 6), Shuriken (WP 5), 2 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, 1 Floral Bomb, 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope Tarn Valco, Level 13 1/2 Barbarian Power: 23 Health: 20/20 Gold: 0 Inventory: Helbaerend (WP: 10, Water, Ice and Lightning Elemental, Hollow Blade ), Fauxthril Spear (WP: 6), Mead, Phoenix Essence, Grand Potion, Potion, Remedy, Holy Bomb, Shovel, Pickaxe, Bomb XX William Harkenshire, Level 12 Ranger Power: 17 Health: 13/17 Gold: 20 Inventory: Hand Cannon (WP: 5; Lightning, Wood) Repeating Crossbow (WP: 5 May not be upgraded; Fire; Hastened), Potion (3),Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Mead, Smelling Salts, Pickaxe, Horse, Skeleton Decoy, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, Elven Bomb, Fire Bomb, Bomb XX Atramor Gibbin, Level 17 1/2 Witch Power: 27 Health: 24/35 Defense: 2 Ether: 13/15 Gold: 0 Inventory: Ratsbane, WP: 10, Sand Worm Hide, Witch's Talisman, Black Katana, WP: 8, Staff of the Elven Warlock, WP: 5, Scroll of Sealing, Bone x2, Grand Tonic, Fire Bomb Nyx, Level 18 Battle Mage Power: 31 Health: 15/28 Ether: 21/22 Gold: 0 Inventory: Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:13, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero), Dawnstar II (WP: 9), Healing Staff (WP: 5), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health), Ruby (Fire), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Garnet (Earth), Sandman's Parasol, Potion, Remedy, 2 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, 5 Bones, Wooden Shield (SP:2), Bomb XX Mallelio (NPC) Level 15 1/2 Sage Power: 16 Health: 8/30 Ether: 19/22 Gold: 0 Inventory: Wooden Staff (WP: 1), Topaz (Lightning) Spoils Cultist Hat - (suitable for anyone, allows regular attacks to do damage to the undead, headwear) Mallelio rushes forward to Maw and tries to heal him, but it is clear too much blood has been lost. He instead kneels next to his fallen foe. "I am sorry I can do nothing to help you, U'Burken*. You are going to the Creator." "Pah. It is alright that I am going to the maker is alright. I do not care that I am going to the maker. I have served a noble cause and that is something that no one thought that a U'Kin like me would be able to do, serve a noble cause. The Chimera will rise and my people will be avenged for the years that we have suffered when the Chimera rises." "Hopefully it won't take the Chimera rising for that, U'Burken. May the Dragons set fire to your heart and fly it away." Maw stops breathing. There is a moment of silence. "Please divide the spoils and let us return to Drakencourt. The others have left the caves by now, no doubt. We will have to get them another time." *Brother Edited May 5, 2012 by Zepher Quote
Rumble Strike Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 Tarn's Natural Respite as a Barbarian would heal him right up to full health. Tarn watched in silence as Mallelio listens to Maw's final words. He shivered involuntarily at the mention of the Chimera rising. Quote
Professor Flitwick Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 "Okay, before I bestow this 'Cultist Hat' to anyone, am I correct in saying I am the only one who can't attack the undead? Mr. William and Mr. Tarn have their elemental weapons, whilst Ms. Nyx has here elemental spells. The witch can also heal the undead to damage them. If that is the case, I shall take the hat for myself, if that is in accordance with everyone's wishes." "Before we go back, Mr. Mallelio, would you heal us? Save for Mr. Tarn, whose Barbarian nature would allow him to be fully healed now." Quote
CMP Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 Atramor glares, disgusted, at the U'kin's corpse, spitting on it right before the eyes of everyone in a show of obvious disrespect, before healing himself, Nyx, Tarn, William, Thothwick, and Mallelio to full health. "He's right, that hat won't do most of us any good....now, I too, suggest we get the hell out of here. Not doing any us any good standin' here." Quote
Professor Flitwick Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 Atramor glares, disgusted, at the U'kin's corpse, spitting on it right before the eyes of everyone in a show of obvious disrespect, before healing himself, Nyx, Tarn, William, Thothwick, and Mallelio to full health. "Shouldn't you save your Ether, and have Mr. Mallelio do it?" Quote
CMP Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 "I think we get to sleep anyway, restorin' all of our health and ether. If not, it's a good excuse for him to do it while I do some actual fighting. That could'a gone a lot faster with some poison in this bastard's blood." Quote
Pandora Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 "That Maw dude was excessively loquacious. I'm very glad we killed him if only to stop his incessant babbling. Thothy dear, you should indeed take the fine hat, it will suit you well I think. Atters, please stop trying to waste your Ether trying to heal myself and Tarn out of battle, we heal automatically, however I really do appreciate the sentiment, it's rather sweet of you. As you say, we'll hopefully be getting some sleep anyway." Quote
CMP Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 "I know, if we rest, we regain ether anyway. In any case, I'd rather y'all have full health than me have a bit more ether if a fight starts up." Quote
Pandora Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 "Absolutely Atramor, I couldn't agree more, but I still have Natural Respite, so I'm fighting fit already. I certainly don't disagree with healing the others." Quote
Zepher Posted May 5, 2012 Author Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) The Party Thothwick, Level 15 1/2 Rouge *Party Leader* Power: 23 (20 Ranged) Health: 26/26 Gold: 441 Inventory - Sabre (WP 8), Whip Chain (WP 6), Shuriken (WP 5), 2 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, 1 Floral Bomb, 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope, Cultist's Hat Tarn Valco, Level 13 1/2 Barbarian Power: 23 Health: 20/20 Gold: 0 Inventory: Helbaerend (WP: 10, Water, Ice and Lightning Elemental, Hollow Blade ), Fauxthril Spear (WP: 6), Mead, Phoenix Essence, Grand Potion, Potion, Remedy, Holy Bomb, Shovel, Pickaxe, Bomb XX William Harkenshire, Level 12 Ranger Power: 17 Health: 17/17 Gold: 20 Inventory: Hand Cannon (WP: 5; Lightning, Wood) Repeating Crossbow (WP: 5 May not be upgraded; Fire; Hastened), Potion (3),Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Mead, Smelling Salts, Pickaxe, Horse, Skeleton Decoy, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, Elven Bomb, Fire Bomb, Bomb XX Atramor Gibbin, Level 17 1/2 Witch Power: 27 Health: 35/35 Defense: 2 Ether: 9/15 Gold: 0 Inventory: Ratsbane, WP: 10, Sand Worm Hide, Witch's Talisman, Black Katana, WP: 8, Staff of the Elven Warlock, WP: 5, Scroll of Sealing, Bone x2, Grand Tonic, Fire Bomb Nyx, Level 18 Battle Mage Power: 31 Health: 28/28 Ether: 22/23 Gold: 0 Inventory: Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:13, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero), Dawnstar II (WP: 9), Healing Staff (WP: 5), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health), Ruby (Fire), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Garnet (Earth), Sandman's Parasol, Potion, Remedy, 2 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, 5 Bones, Wooden Shield (SP:2), Bomb XX Mallelio (NPC) Level 15 1/2 Sage Power: 16 Health: 30/30 Ether: 19/22 Gold: 0 Inventory: Wooden Staff (WP: 1), Topaz (Lightning) Atramor heals the heroes (Nyx also has Natural Respite, forgot about that...) before the all head out. As they descend through the rocky terrain the sun sets and long shadows are cast before the eerie inky blue black of night carpets the land. Drakencourt lights up. The party is silent. Mallelio looks troubled by the death of Maw... and perhaps the party's reaction towards it. They are greeted by a Page and Ella. Ella looks concerned until she sees Mallelio. She rushes into his arms and hugs him. "Oh, thank Ennoc that you're alright. Where have you been all day, Master?" "I told you where I would be, dear Ella. I needed to go retrieve the Dragon Tooth." "Oh, but I was so worried. You're alright." "I took your father's heroes with me. I'm alright. We ran into a tortured U'Kin, but the heroes sent him on his way to happiness, I hope." Ella turns to the heroes. "Thank you for looking after my master. He can sometimes bite off more than he can chew. I am happy to see him alive." She looks over the heroes again. She seems impressed by them. "Me?! My dear Ella, you are not known for being the most conservative with what tasks you try to complete. You're training to be a seer and a mage. You wish to free the U'Kin, Pongcanis and Teuthisal, and rekindle our nations alliance with the Dragons. You are well adept in visions - both those of the humans and those of the Dragons and their energy pools. I think I bite off just the right amount compared to you." Ella blushes. "Thank you, heroes. Please come visit me anytime." Ella and Mallelio walk away. As they go, Felton approaches with Poletad. "Oh, good, you are all already here. I sent out this man to buy you your Phoenix Essences, 3, I believe. Divide them and then we will go catch some shut eye. I'm sorry Phil can't be here, he has gone to see Nikolai off. Hans is with him. We have your back, heroes. We do not forget how you have helped us before. However, I do have a request. Tomorrow, every one of your charges will be in the Palace, and therefore safe with the Palace Guard. I have asked Phil to release you to Hans and I. He has agreed. We will be going Wren Hunting. Please rest up." Felton departs. Please divide the Phoenix Essences, and then bold that you'd like to sleep! Edited May 6, 2012 by Zepher Quote
Professor Flitwick Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 OOC: Is Felton in a reachable distance? There is something I need to tell him. "Right, well, who wishes to hold a Phoenix Essence?" Quote
CMP Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) "Right...keep forgettin' you're part barbarian." Atramor sits boredly throughout the conversation concerning Mallelio's good being, their heroic deeds, successful mission completion, etc....but then the Phoenix Essences arrive, delivered by a fantastic looking guard. "I suggest me and Nyx take at least one each, we probably last the longest in fights. Maybe you get the other? And, mate, what exactly did'ya have in mind for Wren Hunting?" Edited May 5, 2012 by CallMePieOrDie Quote
Pandora Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 "Wren hunting huh? Then I would very much enjoy a good night's sleep in a cosy bed, with crisp linen sheets and fluffy pillows. I'm happy to take a Phoenix Essence, but if you think someone else should have it, that's cool. I'll try extra hard not to die while holding it, though." OOC: My total Ether should have also increased (to 23) at level 18. Quote
Zepher Posted May 6, 2012 Author Posted May 6, 2012 The heroes fall asleep... The Party Thothwick, Level 15 1/2 Rouge *Party Leader* Power: 23 (20 Ranged) Health: 26/26 Gold: 441 Inventory - Sabre (WP 8), Whip Chain (WP 6), Shuriken (WP 5), 2 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, 1 Floral Bomb, 1 Bedroll, 1 Telescope, Cultist's Hat, Phoenix Essence Tarn Valco, Level 13 1/2 Barbarian Power: 23 Health: 20/20 Gold: 0 Inventory: Helbaerend (WP: 10, Water, Ice and Lightning Elemental, Hollow Blade ), Fauxthril Spear (WP: 6), Mead, Phoenix Essence, Grand Potion, Potion, Remedy, Holy Bomb, Shovel, Pickaxe, Bomb XX William Harkenshire, Level 12 Ranger Power: 17 Health: 17/17 Gold: 20 Inventory: Hand Cannon (WP: 5; Lightning, Wood) Repeating Crossbow (WP: 5 May not be upgraded; Fire; Hastened), Potion (3),Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Mead, Smelling Salts, Pickaxe, Horse, Skeleton Decoy, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, Elven Bomb, Fire Bomb, Bomb XX Atramor Gibbin, Level 17 1/2 Witch Power: 27 Health: 35/35 Defense: 2 Ether: 15/15 Gold: 0 Inventory: Ratsbane, WP: 10, Sand Worm Hide, Witch's Talisman, Black Katana, WP: 8, Staff of the Elven Warlock, WP: 5, Scroll of Sealing, Bone x2, Grand Tonic, Fire Bomb, Phoenix Essence Nyx, Level 18 Battle Mage Power: 31 Health: 28/28 Ether: 23/23 Gold: 0 Inventory: Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:13, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero), Dawnstar II (WP: 9), Healing Staff (WP: 5), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health), Ruby (Fire), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Garnet (Earth), Sandman's Parasol, Potion, Remedy, 2 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, 5 Bones, Wooden Shield (SP:2), Bomb XX, Phoenix Essence The next morning, they awaken and walk through the palace halls until they reach the exit. Down the palace stairs they go. They navigate to their normal meeting place. The whole gang is there - Hans, Phil, Felton, even Sir Poletad. Pleasantries are exchanged. The heroes gear up for the day, and then hear a shriek as Ella Septrine ran towards them. "Heroes, help me. I awoke this morning and was supposed to have a lesson with Mallelio before sunrise. When he did not arrive, I went to his house and found it ransacked. Mallelio is gone." The heroes let it sink in. They've lost one of their charges while they were sleeping. Suddenly, there is a flash and puff of smoke and Wren stands among the heroes. Felton advances with his sword drawn, growling. "Quiet, you. I have urgent information for you heroes." Felton continues to advance. Wren lifts a hand and freezes him, though the effort makes her wince as she continues to talk in her normal sing-song voice. It sounds a little stressed. "Sphinx has kidnapped your little boy. He's going to sacrifice in... on the top of that mountain over there." Wren points to a mountain to the north. "It appears they're scared of his friendship with the Dragons." "Why are you here, Witch?" Phil demands. "To warn you, of course. I do not agree with these cultists. Sphinx must be brought down a peg. He understands very little." "Leave!" command Hans. "Very well. Felton, Poletad, Hans, Phil, Ella, heroes, take care!" There is another flash of light and Wren is gone. A newly freed Felton runs towards the spot. "She can't be far," Felton says. "Her transportation does not take her long distances. She must have a safe house in Drakencourt." "Why is she here in Drakencourt?" Phil ponders. "Please, let's go and save Mallelio. This Wren gave you information. Use it before it's too late." Ella begins to breakdown a little. "I have such awful visions..." "Hans and Poletad and I will follow Wren. You may follow whomever you like, heroes." Are the heroes ready to move out? Quote
CMP Posted May 6, 2012 Posted May 6, 2012 Atramor sighs, mumbling in annoyance once again as their morning is interrupted by the news of Mallelio, as well as a very interesting, brief discussion with Wren. Before any of them can ask questions, however, she's already gone, leaving the heroes with the choice of following Wren or saving Mallelio before them. He rubs his chin, McCafferey's voice flickering in and out of his thoughts. "I guess we split up again, eh? I suggest me and Thothwick go separate ways, we can leg it if the rest of either party goes down. I'd personally like to go chop up some cultists..." Quote
Fred Daniel Yam Posted May 6, 2012 Posted May 6, 2012 "If I have a choice, I would prefer to go after the Cultists." Quote
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