K-Nut Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 "You tell me this now?!" She says exasperated. "What was I supposed to do? Tell you before you summoned the dragon so you wouldn't?"
Masked Builder Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 "No, maybe just mention it sometime." She sighs. "Just don't forget to throw the bomb."
K-Nut Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 "No, maybe just mention it sometime." She sighs. "Just don't forget to throw the bomb." "Wouldn't dream of it," He rolls his eyes.
Masked Builder Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 "You don't dream, remember?" She kicks him gently with her foot.
K-Nut Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Althior looks to the side, blushing. Could this get any more awkward? "Let's just hurry up and get out of here. I want my hat back..."
Sandy Posted June 20, 2012 Author Posted June 20, 2012 Alexis dismissed the dark spirit and summoned Ocven instead, at the cost of one ether. The party and Violetta hopped on the back of the icy dragon, and Althior put his complex escape maneuver into motion. He threw a Smoke Bomb at the guards below in an attempt to distract them, while sending Finnegan off to lead the guards astray. The smoke from bomb filled the street below, making the guards cough and gag. A few bolts flew through the smoke towards the escaping party, but they were so poorly aimed that none of them found their targets. The cool night breeze tussled the hair and the clothes of the party as they flew across the city. Most of the houses were dark, but the lanterns on the streets and the lights of the countless bars and brothels illuminated the party's way. They soon saw the Hovels ahead: an expansive area of riggety shacks and shambling sheds built side by side and on top of each other. A tall wall surrounded the area, once built in order to contain the poverty and diseases within the slums, but the few gates in the wall were no longer guarded like they used to be. It wouldn't have been any use, anyway, since the wall had crumbled in several places. "Alright, we're here. Let's land into some alley so we're out of sight. I think Patricia is smart enough to deduce where we were headed." At the alley, Violetta walked to the nearest manhole and howled into it. Soon a head of some thug popped up. Violetta told the man to take a message to Ulric that she was being held for ransom. Some time later, the party noticed that they were surrounded by Wolfgang members. All three heroes aimed their weapons at Violetta immediately. A grinning man in a tattered cape emerged from the shadows to speak to them. "Well well, look what the cat dragged in. Champions of Heroica, I presume? I've learned to recognize your kind..." "Spare me the clichés, Donny. These people have agreed to exchange me for some of those items I stole from the houses. Go ask Ulric if he agrees to these terms." "Haha, so you failed miserably. How ironic, considering how much slack you gave me for getting caught that time in the Fishmarket. Oh, how the mighty have fallen..." "Uh, just go already..." Donny disappeared down to the sewers, laughing by himself. He returned surprisingly soon. Maybe Ulric was hiding somewhere close by. "I hear you have brought the entire Town Watch to ransack the Hovels in search of you. They're fast approaching this alley, so we don't have much time. Ulric offers one of the artefacts in exchange for Violetta. That's generous enough, considering the fact that we got you surrounded. But it wouldn't hurt to get a few more friends inside Heroica, methinks." Violetta turns to her captors. "One of the artefacts is yours, that is Ulric's offer. Take it, or just kill me on the spot. There's no way you can go back to the Town Watch to hand me in after your stunt." "Whoa, you certainly value your pride, Violetta! Sorry, but Ulric would not be pleased if I let these twerps execute you in front of my eyes. Champs, I advice that you take the item and run as fast as you can. You're treading on dangerous waters here, putting your nose on Wolfgang business." How does the party respond? Party: Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) *Party Leader* Level 20 2/3 Evoker *Immune to Fragile* Power: 30 (22 for Flute) Defense: 3 Health: 9/26 Ether: 2/21 Gold: 102 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:10, ranged), Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, unsuitable), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Mead, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Bone Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), ? (Ruby) Althior Emorith (played by K-Nut) Level 19½ Sage Power: 29 (twin strike) Defense: 4 Health: 29/29 Ether: 18/25 Gold: 90 Inventory: Twin Sai (WP:10, damages two enemies in one hit), Dragoro (WP:8), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP:4), Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), 2 Potions, Fire Bomb, Ice Bomb, Tonic, Shovel, Bedroll, Skeleton Decoy Benji Carvenhall (played by Flare) Level 18 Warden Power: 29 (28 for ranged attacks) Defense: 0 Health: 8/33 Gold: 54 Inventory: Wave Sword (WP:11, cursed-effect), Crossbow of the Pongcanis (WP:10, ranged, darkness-elemental, ice-elemental), Armor of the Draugr (max health +2), Diamond (Light), 5 Potions, 3 Venoms, Remedy, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, 2 Smoke Bombs, Lightning Bomb, Jo-no Tree Seed, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe
Masked Builder Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Alexis turns to the men. "Well, since we're here I say we take it. Which artifact do we want?"
K-Nut Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 "The Zirconia. We must get it back to the Ziegfrieds or else..." He looked at his right palm. It was still black with the mark. "We must get the Zirconia,"
Masked Builder Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 "Well that's fine by me. An excellent choice."
Flare Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 "I say we kill Violetta... she's the one who got us into all this trouble in the first place..."
Sandy Posted June 21, 2012 Author Posted June 21, 2012 QM Note: Please bold your final choice. You should probably talk about the decision some more, since one of you is strongly opposing it.
Masked Builder Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 "Why are you so inclined to kill her Benji?" Alexis says with a look of concern.
Flare Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 "Why? WHY?! Because we shouldn't have listened to her in the first place! We would've been better off turning her in to the Cap'n instead of acting like renegades and stealing her off like that! Even if we get one of the artefacts back, it won't help please the Cap'n or the remaining 4 houses. Our job was to CAPTURE AND TURN IN Violetta, not to let her go in exchange for ONE of the artifacts."
Masked Builder Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 "Well, we were supposed to safeguard all of the artifacts, but we failed in that. Althior, I assume you still want them gem?"
K-Nut Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 "Well, we were supposed to safeguard all of the artifacts, but we failed in that. Althior, I assume you still want them gem?" "Yep."
Masked Builder Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 "Well, I don't want to execute her. Nor do I want to go against either of you..." She turns to Donny. "Would it be possible to get two items? Otherwise, I think you're going to end up one Wolfgang member short."
K-Nut Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Althior pulled Alexis to the side. "What the hell are you thinking?" He whispered, "I know that I'd like to get another artifact, but they may not let us have the Zirconia! You heard Dozenhands, we can't just return Violetta to the Town Watch after or stunt! If we kill her here, we have no chance of escaping! Let's take the Zirconia and leave."
Masked Builder Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Alexis sighed. She hated being the one who had to make the final vote. "Fine, we'll take the Zirconia, Donny."
Sandy Posted June 21, 2012 Author Posted June 21, 2012 The party decided to exchange Violetta for the Zirconia. Donny left the alley again, and returned soon with the rainbow-coloured gem. "Here, catch!" Zirconia - This rare gem blessed by Ethereth reflects all the colours of the rainbow. The owner can cast spells of any element. The pickpocket throws the gem at Alexis, who in turn releases Violetta from the clutches of her former weapon. "I can't say it's been a pleasure meeting you three, but I guess you were just doing your job like I was doing mine. In the end, this turned out good for both my personal health and the Wolfgang, and for that, I owe you my thanks. It looks like Heroica isn't as much of a devil's advocate as we've thought you were. You can consider yourselves to be in good books with the Wolfgang, at least for now. I sincerely hope you will choose our side when that time comes." "Enough chit-chat with your new pals, Violetta. You've got some explaining to do for Ulric... And as for you three, the watchmen are just around the corner. Better make a run for it!" Donny lead Violetta down the drain, and as soon as they had appeared, the Wolfgang thugs vanished. The three heroes were alone in the alleyway, but they could hear running sounds fast approaching them. What is the party's next course of action? Party: Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) *Party Leader* Level 20 2/3 Evoker *Immune to Fragile* Power: 30 (22 for Flute) Defense: 3 Health: 9/26 Ether: 2/21 Gold: 102 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:10, ranged), Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, unsuitable), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Zirconia (all elements), Mead, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Bone Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), ? (Ruby) Althior Emorith (played by K-Nut) Level 19½ Sage Power: 29 (twin strike) Defense: 4 Health: 29/29 Ether: 18/25 Gold: 90 Inventory: Twin Sai (WP:10, damages two enemies in one hit), Dragoro (WP:8), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP:4), Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), 2 Potions, Fire Bomb, Ice Bomb, Tonic, Shovel, Bedroll, Skeleton Decoy Benji Carvenhall (played by Flare) Level 18 Warden Power: 29 (28 for ranged attacks) Defense: 0 Health: 8/33 Gold: 54 Inventory: Wave Sword (WP:11, cursed-effect), Crossbow of the Pongcanis (WP:10, ranged, darkness-elemental, ice-elemental), Armor of the Draugr (max health +2), Diamond (Light), 5 Potions, 3 Venoms, Remedy, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, 2 Smoke Bombs, Lightning Bomb, Jo-no Tree Seed, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe
Flare Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 "If we get in trouble for this, I hope you make sure to mention that I wasn't in favor of this plan."
Masked Builder Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 "Either we wait for them or we head to the Ziegfrieds. What do you two want?"
K-Nut Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 "We go to Ziegfried Manor and return the Zirconia. The Ziegfrieds are understanding people, they will most likely give us some sort of reward for getting them back their gem." Althior stares at the magical stone. At least some of his hope had been restored. I'm getting on a flight at 2:30 pm tomorrow afternoon, CST. I have no idea how much Internet I'll have this weekend, but I'll attempt to check in Saturday and Sunday. I'll for sure be back Monday or Tuesday, if the quest goes the long.
Masked Builder Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Alexis leads the party to the Ziegfried's Manor.
Sandy Posted June 21, 2012 Author Posted June 21, 2012 I'm getting on a flight at 2:30 pm tomorrow afternoon, CST. I have no idea how much Internet I'll have this weekend, but I'll attempt to check in Saturday and Sunday. I'll for sure be back Monday or Tuesday, if the quest goes the long. QM Note: Not a problem, as you'll soon see. With the aid of Alexis's spiritual friends the party disappeared into the night before the watchmen caught up with them, and headed back to the Ziegfried Manor. The Ziegfrieds were amazed to see the Zirconia returned to them. "How did you...? Oh, it does not matter. The most important thing is that the Zirconia is safely back in our possession. A thousandfold thank you, you three are most definitely in our good graces for this." Disappointed that there was no bigger reward to gain, the heroes saw it best to return to Heroica Hall. Outside the hall they ran into none other than Captain Patricia. Oddly enough, instead of fuming with anger, the captain of the Town Watch had a weary expression on her face. "I cannot express the magnitude of my disappointment. If you weren't members of this accursed organization, I'd have all of you hanged. Just so you know, I complained to the Veterans about you three, but they had the gall to ignore my plea, saying that you were free to do as you saw best. This city is fast crumbling to dust... Am I really the only one that sees it?" Shaking her head, the captain left the party at the doors of the Hall. The Town Watch's trust on Heroica was greatly damaged, but perhaps some other group of heroes would be able to restore it. THE QUEST HAS FAILED! Each party member has gained improved reputation among the Wolfgang and the Ziegfrieds. Party: Alexis Fenral (played by Masked Builder) *Party Leader* Level 20 2/3 Evoker *Immune to Fragile* *Hastened* Power: 30 (22 for Flute) Defense: 3 Health: 26/26 Ether: 21/21 Gold: 102 Inventory: Mockthril Longbow (WP:10, ranged), Flute of the Magi (WP:3, asleep-effect), Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP:9, damage divided between all enemies, unsuitable), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect), Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from fragile) Opal (Ice), Topaz (Lightning), Ruby (Fire), Aquamarine (Water), Amethyst (Darkness), Mead, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Shovel, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Bone Spirits: Skorpios (Amethyst), Ocven the Ice Dragon (Opal), Shalma the Thunderbird (Topaz), Sarp Zarra (Aquamarine), ? (Ruby) Althior Emorith (played by K-Nut) Level 19½ Sage Power: 29 (twin strike) Defense: 4 Health: 29/29 Ether: 25/25 Gold: 90 Inventory: Twin Sai (WP:10, damages two enemies in one hit), Dragoro (WP:8), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP:4), Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), 2 Potions, Fire Bomb, Ice Bomb, Tonic, Shovel, Bedroll, Skeleton Decoy Benji Carvenhall (played by Flare) Level 18 Warden Power: 29 (28 for ranged attacks) Defense: 0 Health: 33/33 Gold: 54 Inventory: Wave Sword (WP:11, cursed-effect), Crossbow of the Pongcanis (WP:10, ranged, darkness-elemental, ice-elemental), Armor of the Draugr (max health +2), Diamond (Light), 5 Potions, 3 Venoms, Remedy, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, 2 Smoke Bombs, Lightning Bomb, Jo-no Tree Seed, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe QM Note: Thank you for the quest! Damn those Wolfgang folks can be persuasive!
Flare Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) Damn, I didn't want to have a failed quest on my record! Why did you have to do that to me, Alexis and Althior EDIT: @Alexis - You owe me a grand potion. EDIT2: Am I able to use my Jo-no tree seed now, Sandy? Edited June 22, 2012 by Flare
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