Heroica RPG - Quest #29: Journey to Dastan

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen's invocation was again interrupted by the teeth of the summoner. Although each bite only did little damage, the cumlative effect left her feeling unwell. Clearly his teeth were not very clean. Knowing that she could withstand, at best one more bite, she lifted her hammer and cursed the dark entity with the most virulent elvish curse she could bring to mind. If the elvish gods would not aid her, perhaps some other entity would give her words power to harm the summoner whilst she stood back from him.

[JimBee]

Results of Round 5 of Grueling Grunts:

Xander - does nothing

De'kra vs. Summoner - Special Damage

Sarick vs. Summoner - Special Damage

Nerwen vs. Summoner - Special Damage (No direct negative effects - no Special Guard)

The battle takes a turn for the worse as the Summoner performs an ancient ritual. The half-decayed corpses laying on the cave floor suddenly return to life, seemingly not with their previous souls. The once peaceful bodies of the villagers were now possessed by demons. The party braces themselves.

Enemies:

Summoner

Type: Undead

Level: 4

Health: 46/100

Special: Summon (uses arcane magic to revive a nearby skeleton)

Drops: Purple Potion, Green Potion, Red Potion, Blue Potion

Skeleton A

Type: Demon

Level: 5

Health: 30/30

Special: Scream (Howls an otherworldly scream, petrifying the attacker for the remainder of the battle or until it is remedied)

Drops: Bone

Skeleton B

Type: Demon

Level: 5

Health: 30/30

Special: Scream (Howls an otherworldly scream, petrifying the attacker for the remainder of the battle or until it is remedied)

Drops: Bone

Skeleton C

Type: Demon

Level: 5

Health: 30/30

Special: Scream (Howls an otherworldly scream, petrifying the attacker for the remainder of the battle or until it is remedied)

Drops: Bone

The Party:

Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight)

Level 7 Cleric

Power: 13

Health: 4/14

Ether: 10/11

Gold: 25

Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2x Tonic, Remedy, 2x Nostrum, Fire Bomb, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom

De'kra (played by Tanma)

Level 13.5 Rogue

Power: 18

Health: 11/19

Gold: 79

Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Pongcanis Dagger (WP:5, Lightning), Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:5, unsuitable), Cloak of the Blue Assassin(SP: 1), Cloak of the Elven Spy, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, 6x Potion, 2x Remedy, 2x Ice Bomb, Water Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence

Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader*

Level 8 Mage

Power: 14

Health: 8/12

Ether: 8/12

Gold: 0

Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Opal(Ice), Topaz(Lightning) Potion, Tonic, Phoenix Essence, Nostrum

Xander Unth'or (played by posades)

Level 12.5 Barbarian

Power: 20

Health: 15/19

Gold: 280

Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb

[Tanma]

IC: De'kra's head was pounding with the clicks and chirps of the voice, to the point that reality started to fade away. All that seemed to remain was the voice.

Still, De'kra could just about make out four hostile figues, though their appearances were blurred. "Maybe Team should use bombs to try to finish off foes all at once," he commented among the clicks in his mind, "Though Nerwen need to heal herself soon. If bomb not good plan, I attack Skeleton B from back row and Kapura."

OOC: Just in case, can we use remedies on ourselves even when petrified?

[posades]

Xander clenched his jaw -- the Summoner was proving to be a more difficult opponent than anticipated.

"I will attack Skeleton A from the front row. If we decide to go with the bomb plan as mentioned by De'kra, though, I can change tactics."

[Xarrzan]

Sarick's first thought was 'I wonder what magics this summoner used to raise defenders'. "The skeletons might fall once their puppet master is defeated." Sarick once again attacked the Summoner from the back row with frost magic.

Battle Order:

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Xander vs. Skeleton A

>De'kra vs. Skeleton B

>Sarick vs. Summoner

>Nerwen

[Tanma]

Sarick's first thought was 'I wonder what magics this summoner used to raise defenders'. "The skeletons might fall once their puppet master is defeated." Sarick once again attacked the Summoner from the back row with frost magic.

Battle Order:

--------------

Xander vs. Skeleton A

>De'kra vs. Skeleton B

>Sarick vs. Summoner

>Nerwen

IC: As De'kra leapt about while consumed by memories, he managed to hear Sarick's comment. "So I idea to use bombs bad plan?" he clicked, just in case the Sarick had just missed his idea and wasn't disregarding it.

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen turns to the third skeleton ( C ) and directs her healing at him from the back row

If I get a miracle while directing an attack at an undead opponent, does the healing affect all undead opponents or is it turned back to restore the party?

Edited April 30, 2012 by Chromeknight

[JimBee]

OOC: Just in case, can we use remedies on ourselves even when petrified?

QM Note: The effect states that you cannot take a turn until remedied or the battle is over, so no, sorry.

If I get a miracle while directing an attack at an undead opponent, does the healing affect all undead opponents or is it turned back to restore the party?

QM Note: This was asked some time ago in the R&D thread... I think the official response was that you'd heal your allies, because enemy type isn't taken into consideration.

Results of Round 6 of Grueling Grunts:

Xander vs. Skeleton A - Damage

De'kra vs. Skeleton B - Critical Hit

Sarick vs. Summoner - Spell

Nerwen vs. Skeleton C - Miss

Xander attempts to swing at Skeleton A, but it is surprisingly quick and clobbers him for 5 damage. De'kra has better luck, and and stabs Skeleton B (((5x2)+13)/2=11). Sarick casts an ice spell at the Summoner for 14, and Nerwen misses.

Enemies:

Summoner

Type: Undead

Level: 4

Health: 32/100

Special: Summon (uses arcane magic to revive a nearby skeleton)

Drops: Purple Potion, Green Potion, Red Potion, Blue Potion

Skeleton A

Type: Demon

Level: 5

Health: 30/30

Special: Scream (Howls an otherworldly scream, petrifying the attacker for the remainder of the battle or until it is remedied)

Drops: Bone

Skeleton B

Type: Demon

Level: 5

Health: 19/30

Special: Scream (Howls an otherworldly scream, petrifying the attacker for the remainder of the battle or until it is remedied)

Drops: Bone

Skeleton C

Type: Demon

Level: 5

Health: 30/30

Special: Scream (Howls an otherworldly scream, petrifying the attacker for the remainder of the battle or until it is remedied)

Drops: Bone

The Party:

Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight)

Level 7 Cleric

Power: 13

Health: 4/14

Ether: 10/11

Gold: 25

Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2x Tonic, Remedy, 2x Nostrum, Fire Bomb, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom

De'kra (played by Tanma)

Level 13.5 Rogue

Power: 18

Health: 11/19

Gold: 79

Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Pongcanis Dagger (WP:5, Lightning), Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:5, unsuitable), Cloak of the Blue Assassin(SP: 1), Cloak of the Elven Spy, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, 6x Potion, 2x Remedy, 2x Ice Bomb, Water Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence

Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader*

Level 8 Mage

Power: 14

Health: 8/12

Ether: 7/12

Gold: 0

Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Opal(Ice), Topaz(Lightning) Potion, Tonic, Phoenix Essence, Nostrum

Xander Unth'or (played by posades)

Level 12.5 Barbarian

Power: 20

Health: 10/19

Gold: 280

Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb

QM Note: Since I'm so nice ( ) I let Nerwen attack Skeleton C instead of heal it. The skeletons are demons, not undead.

[Tanma]

IC: As De'kra attacked, the voice in his head spoke clearly and firm, a voice slow yet wise. It was a single word, but it was ancient word and full of meaning.

Zya

The power of the ancient word flowing within him, De'kra stuck the foe, slicing at it with all the flames Kapura could muster. The skeleton's body roasted under the flames, scorching it's bony form. As the enemy stumbled weakened, De'kra clicked, "Leader, I think it might exist as good idea for group to use bombs, to damage all foes. If you think it worth it, I will use either Ice Bomb or Water Bomb now. I have three bombs, so I not in immediate danger of run out. If you disagree, I will attack Skeleton B again of Back Row." De'kra readied Kapura, just in case he was told to attack through melee.

[Xarrzan]

OoC: I believe I should have used up 1 ether on that last attack, which would put me at 7/12.

Sarick flung ice shards at the summoner and did some damage, but not enough to take him down. Sarick heard Dekra's clicks and responded, "Use whatever bomb you think will be most effective. I have little experience with explosive devicesss." Sarick once again attacked the Summoner from the back row with frost magic.

Battle Order:

--------------

Xander vs.

De'kra vs.

>Sarick vs. Summoner

>Nerwen vs.

Edited May 1, 2012 by Xarrzan

[Chromeknight]

thanks, JimB, shame I didn't hit though!

I can also throw a bomb, but that means a skeleton will also hit you De'kra. Will that cause you much difficulty?

[Tanma]

IC: De'kra clicked, "I think I have enough health to take it, especially if I stand in back row. It up to you though. I will throw Ice Bomb, since I have two. Hopefully it weaken foes enough to grant victory. Good luck in get Shields group."

With that De'kra leapt to the back row, and throw one of his Ice Bombs.

OOC: The rules seem to indicate that a bomb is not affected by which row the thrower is in, or at least it doesn't comment on that situation. Is that right?

[Chromeknight]

IC: De'kra clicked, "I think I have enough health to take it, especially if I stand in back row. It up to you though. I will throw Ice Bomb, since I have two. Hopefully it weaken foes enough to grant victory. Good luck in get Shields group."

With that De'kra leapt to the back row, and throw one of his Ice Bombs.

OOC: The rules seem to indicate that a bomb is not affected by which row the thrower is in, or at least it doesn't comment on that situation. Is that right?

Nerwen nods, slides the fire bomb from her satchel and throws it from the back row.

[JimBee]

OOC: The rules seem to indicate that a bomb is not affected by which row the thrower is in, or at least it doesn't comment on that situation. Is that right?

QM Note: Yup, that's correct.

[posades]

Xander repeats his action.

[JimBee]

Results of Round 7 of Grueling Grunts:

Xander vs. Skeleton A - Damage

De'kra throws an Ice Bomb

Sarick vs. Summoner - Magic Burst (Ice)

Nerwen throws a Fire Bomb

Xander is pummeled by Skeleton A again, but Sarick manages to perform another magic burst, freezing the enemies for 14 damage each. De'kra and Nerwen provide an additional combination of fire and ice, dealing 5 damage to all enemies, which defeats Skeleton B. However, Skeleton C is still standing, and gets a free hit on Xander, knocking him out! Fortunately the skeletons look as though they're ready to crumble.

Enemies:

Summoner

Type: Undead

Level: 4

Health: 8/100

Special: Summon (uses arcane magic to revive a nearby skeleton)

Drops: Purple Potion, Green Potion, Red Potion, Blue Potion

Skeleton A

Type: Demon

Level: 5

Health: 6/30

Special: Scream (Howls an otherworldly scream, petrifying the attacker for the remainder of the battle or until it is remedied)

Drops: Bone

Skeleton C

Type: Demon

Level: 5

Health: 6/30

Special: Scream (Howls an otherworldly scream, petrifying the attacker for the remainder of the battle or until it is remedied)

Drops: Bone

The Party:

Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight)

Level 7 Cleric

Power: 13

Health: 4/14

Ether: 10/11

Gold: 25

Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2x Tonic, Remedy, 2x Nostrum, Fire Bomb, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom

De'kra (played by Tanma)

Level 13.5 Rogue

Power: 18

Health: 11/19

Gold: 79

Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Pongcanis Dagger (WP:5, Lightning), Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:5, unsuitable), Cloak of the Blue Assassin(SP: 1), Cloak of the Elven Spy, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, 6x Potion, 2x Remedy, 2x Ice Bomb, Water Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence

Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader*

Level 8 Mage

Power: 14

Health: 8/12

Ether: 7/12

Gold: 0

Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Opal(Ice), Topaz(Lightning) Potion, Tonic, Phoenix Essence, Nostrum

Xander Unth'or (played by posades)

Level 12.5 Barbarian ~Knocked Out~

Power: 20

Health: 0/19

Gold: 280

Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb

[Tanma]

IC: De'kra could just about see one of the other heroes fall, though he couldn't focus on who it was. "What you think chances of victory...are?" he clicked, "If odds...are...bad, I could use Phoenix Essence to revive fallen. If not, I attack Skeleton A from back row." De'kra readied Kapura, even as the chanting increased.

[Xarrzan]

"I don't leave a fallen hero down if I can help it," said Sarick as he poured a Phoenix Essence down Xander's throat from the back row. "De'kra, we need your attack focused on these vile cultistsss. I can take a hit from that weak Summoner. Nerwen, do you think you can take out that Summoner from the back row with your healing?"

Battle Order:

--------------

>Sarick Phoenix Essence to Xander

De'kra vs. Skeleton A

Xander vs.

>Nerwen vs.

[Tanma]

IC: De'kra vaguely jerked his head, as he tried to concentrate. The words were impossible to ignore, clicking into his very essence. It was...beautiful. The echo strained to focus on the fight, but the odds were against him. It was hard to even focus on the fact that another hero had fallen, all the existed was the sound, speaking in scerene circles. And through the flood of language, a slow wise voice grew bolder.

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen, do you think you can take out that Summoner from the back row with your healing?"

I will try, Sarick. Do not fret De'kra, Xander will soon be back on his feet.

Standing in the back row, Nerwen gathered her fraying concentration to hurl another burst of healing at the weakened undead Summoner. Her inability to have an effect on the battle so far was troublesome. Perhaps it was a sign from Galadrya that she should pursue a less belligerent path. But such thoughts were distracting in the midst of battle. Nerwen shook her head to clear her mind, focused again and extended a hand toward the summoner to...

[posades]

Xander staggered back, falling to the ground still clutching his club. He was unable to move and unable to see; faint voices echoed around him, hissing sounds seemingly close by...

Edited May 2, 2012 by posades

[JimBee]

QM Note: I am assuming that posades will attack, judging from his comments in the R&D thread. I hope that's okay.

Results of Round 8 of Grueling Grunts:

Sarick uses a Phoenix Essence on Xander

De'kra vs. Skeleton A - Mug

Xander vs. Skeleton C - Special Damage

Nerwen vs. Summoner - Heal

The battle continues. Sarick revives Xander, who then attacks Skeleton C. Unfortunately, the barbarian becomes useless to his team again, and becomes paralyzed from the shriek of the demon. De'kra finishes Skeleton A, stealing a pouch containing 14 gold that was laying on the ground near it. Nerwen heals the undead Summoner, which kills it in the process.

Enemies:

Skeleton C

Type: Demon

Level: 5

Health: 6/30

Special: Scream (Howls an otherworldly scream, petrifying the attacker for the remainder of the battle or until it is remedied)

Drops: Bone

The Party:

Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight)

Level 7 Cleric

Power: 13

Health: 4/14

Ether: 9/11

Gold: 25

Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2x Tonic, Remedy, 2x Nostrum, Fire Bomb, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom

De'kra (played by Tanma)

Level 13.5 Rogue

Power: 18

Health: 11/19

Gold: 93

Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Pongcanis Dagger (WP:5, Lightning), Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:5, unsuitable), Cloak of the Blue Assassin(SP: 1), Cloak of the Elven Spy, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, 6x Potion, 2x Remedy, 2x Ice Bomb, Water Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence

Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader*

Level 8 Mage

Power: 14

Health: 8/12

Ether: 7/12

Gold: 0

Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Opal(Ice), Topaz(Lightning) Potion, Tonic, Nostrum

Xander Unth'or (played by posades)

Level 12.5 Barbarian ~Petrified~

Power: 20

Health: 0/19

Gold: 280

Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb

QM Note: With one enemy at low health, the next round will be played automatically.

Results of Round 9 of Grueling Grunts:

Sarick vs. Skeleton C - Damage

De'kra vs. Skeleton C - Damage

Nerwen vs. Skeleton C - Hit

Nerwen manages to finish the final skeleton off, but not before it deals 2 damage to Sarick and 5 to De'kra. The bones crumble to dust, and the demon soul inside shrieks as it is expelled.

The battle is victorious! Sarick and Nerwen gain a level of experience while De'kra and Xander gain half.

The Party:

Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight)

Level 8 Cleric

Power: 14

Health: 5/15

Ether: 10/12

Gold: 25

Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2x Tonic, Remedy, 2x Nostrum, Fire Bomb, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom

De'kra (played by Tanma)

Level 14 Rogue

Power: 19

Health: 7/20

Gold: 93

Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Pongcanis Dagger (WP:5, Lightning), Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:5, unsuitable), Cloak of the Blue Assassin(SP: 1), Cloak of the Elven Spy, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, 6x Potion, 2x Remedy, Ice Bomb, Water Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence

Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader*

Level 9 Mage

Power: 15

Health: 7/13

Ether: 8/13

Gold: 0

Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Opal(Ice), Topaz(Lightning) Potion, Tonic, Nostrum

Xander Unth'or (played by posades)

Level 13 Barbarian

Power: 21

Health: 14/20

Gold: 280

Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb

Party Leader, how will the loot be divided?

3x Bone

Red Potion (unknown effect)

Blue Potion (unknown effect)

Green Potion (unknown effect)

Purple Potion (unknown effect)

What will the party do next?

[Chromeknight]

...and the power finally flows smoothly from her fingers, wrapping around the Summoner and expelling the darkness from the form he was currently manipulating. As the energy ebb, the body slides to the floor, now a harmless limb of rags and a battered skull helmet. The skeleton's shriek interrupts the satisfaction of the small victory and, seeing Xander now afraid of the skeleton, with Sarick and De'kra preoccupied with assisting him, Nerwen swings, dispatching the summoned demon. Giving thanks the builders that the battle was over, she turns to the party.

Since I did not do much healing in the battle I will heal everyone now. I hope Cronk and Galen are well.

Nerwen heals Xander, Sarick, De'kra and Nerwen using 4 ether.

Edited May 2, 2012 by Chromeknight

[Tanma]

IC: Even before Nerwen's healing waves restored his health, De'kra was a glow with power. This was his eighteenth victorious battle, not merely a multiple of six and three, but of six times three. Both numbers were always a comfort to De'kra, almost an obsession. And to feel such multiptiude of numbers, that was a powerful elation.

De'kra clutched his head as events and worlds began to merge together, flowing into a singular point. Memories realigned themselves, filling him with an unbound synergy. Then in a great burst of comprehension, De'kra understood. He know knew what the island had been, what the city was, what hope had been, and why the evil's might had been so terrible. Everything made sense, everything was connected. Everything, except who he really was.

<But I know who you are>

De'kra looked about, looking for the source of the sound. It was in his native tongue, the comforting clucks and chirps of his past. But try as he might, he couldn't see the source.

<Do not panic. You can not meet me yet, but soon enough you will see me. Just keep calm, and know that you have friends still, despite the betrayal. >

De'kra looked about frantically, before calming down. He recognized this voice, he couldn't place the name, but it was a heroic voice. A voice that was not evil in the slightest. De'kra could trust this entity, he would had to. Especially since this voice knew about the betrayal.

Speaking out loud, De'kra clicked, "Before team go further in cave, would healer want one of I potion so they save power next time they wound?" There was a new flavor to his voice, so much richer, yet so much sadder.

OOC: And yes, I have been planning this for a long time.

Edited May 2, 2012 by Tanma

[Xarrzan]

That demon hit harder than Sarick expected. He felt the soothing waves of energy flow over his body and was pleased. "Thank you for the heal Nerwen." Sarick decided to see if he could take the summoner's headress. He then searched the area for any passages leading in directions the party hadn't explored yet and searched for any documents the cultists might have left out that outlined their plans.

Sarick picked up the potions and bones. He looked into the potions deeply then flicked out his tongue above the lids to see if he could smell anything. He shook the blue one lightly and stared at it again.

"I do not know what these potionsss do...so use them at your own discretion." Sarick then

handed one Red Potion to Nerwen,

handed one Green Potion to Xander,

handed one bone and Purple Potion to De'kra, and

pocketed one bone and Blue Potion for himself [sarick].