Heroica RPG - Quest #42: The Meaning Of It All

[The_Customizer]

"I'll give you 50 gold for each of your gold bar. I think that your broomstick looks like its worth around 25 gold, so thats what I'll give to ya for it."

Adam looks on in shock, apparently he does know this Almite Bob.

So, do you need me to complete a small quest, or find something for you? Or what do you need me to do to earn that Mythril?

[Palathadric]

So, do you need me to complete a small quest, or find something for you? Or what do you need me to do to earn that Mythril?

"Yep! Just tell us what to do and, if it's within reason, we'll do it. By the way, you haven't answered my question yet. If we come back, several days from now, will we see you here? There are quite a number of items that I would need to buy, but I didn't quite have the coin on me yet.

Also, I wanted to buy that shield. Perhaps, I'll be able to purchase it off one of you at the end of the quest.

One more question, Albert. Do those Grating Stones work for shields as well?

[Flare]

Wait, who bought the shield? If Pretzel wants it and he'll be willing to lend it to Adam for the duration of the quest then that would make more sense than Sarge buying it and then Adam paying him back

Sorry the Grating Stone only works with weapons.

"We're here, probably permanently. But if you're going to go and get more gold then the prices might accidentally rise... he he" *cough cough*

"A small quest is all I ask of you, and then the mythril is yours for free. Kill the man who ruined my life. My arch-nemesis: Dr. Bart Trice..."

Adam walks a little away from the party in a quiet fury, listening intently to what the party's response will be.

[The_Customizer]

"Not exactly a small quest. However, two questions, one, where can we find him? Secondly, how would we prove we killed him?"

Looking over to Adam, Erdy assures him they will do what they can to not kill his father.

[Flare]

"Not exactly a small quest. However, two questions, one, where can we find him? Secondly, how would we prove we killed him?"

"How can you say its not a small quest? Do you know this Dr. Trice? Its simple. Bring his dead body and the project that he's working on. Its a staff with incredible powers. He needed this piece of mythril in order to build it, and since he double crossed me I've sworn to do whatever I can to prevent him from finishing his staff."

"So, up for it? Or do you not want the mythril as much as it sounds like you want it."

He pauses for a second.

"Why do you want it, anyways?

Edited December 19, 2012 by Flare

[The_Customizer]

Why do we want it? I could really use some upgrades for my handcannon, it just doesn't seem to be firing like it used to.

[Flare]

Why do we want it? I could really use some upgrades for my handcannon, it just doesn't seem to be firing like it used to.

"You need more than one shard to upgrade your weapon, you pea-brained elf. I'm starting to think that you're trying to hide something from me."

[The_Customizer]

I am quite aware of that, I was planning on locating more shards after this, after all, mythril isn't that rare, is it?

[Flare]

"I'm sorry my ignorant elf, but it is an extremely rare material, otherwise I wouldn't be selling it at such a high price. You will have a hard time finding more mythril within our island."

"Lets stop the idle chatter. If any of you are going to buy something, then do it now, otherwise leave me alone."

[The_Customizer]

Hmm, well considering that we can't afford 1000 gold right now is there anything you could have us do, besides kill someone? I don't know who this Dr. Thrice is, but I am usually against killing, unless someone attacked us first, even then, I would rather make friends than enemies.

[Flare]

Hmm, well considering that we can't afford 1000 gold right now is there anything you could have us do, besides kill someone? I don't know who this Dr. Thrice is, but I am usually against killing, unless someone attacked us first, even then, I would rather make friends than enemies.

"Unless you can make a decent offer I'm afraid I can't let you have it."

[Pyrovisionary]

Sarge Walks up to Adam again before he purchases the shield and says; "Tell ya' what lad, I've 'ad an Idea. I'll buy the shield and lend it to you for the duration of the quest, then I get it back. Ok?" Sarge Purchases 1 fashionable shield for 70 gold.

OOC: Sarge wants it and he wants it bad.

After purchasing the shield he approaches Erdy, who appears to be in a dilemma.

" I have a perfect solution to this that will benefit me, I mean everyone!" He whispers in Erdy's ear; "Slit their throats and run off with the mythril."

OOC: Someone ask him what Trice did and whats the staff does !

Edited December 19, 2012 by Skyrimguy

[Palathadric]

"How can you say its not a small quest? Do you know this Dr. Trice? Its simple. Bring his dead body and the project that he's working on. Its a staff with incredible powers. He needed this piece of mythril in order to build it, and since he double crossed me I've sworn to do whatever I can to prevent him from finishing his staff."

"Just how powerful is this staff? If it's as powerful as you're making it sound, then killing this Dr. Trice may be a lot more difficult than you're making it sound. Now, that hardly seems an option, so let's get down to business. I know a friend who bought mythril, not just a shard mind you, for 600 pieces of gold. Yup, that's right. 600 pieces. Now since it takes around four shards to create a full one, I will place an offer of 150 pieces of gold for that shard. We're not that rich as I'm sure you can see. Heck, I even had to sell my gold bars because I've completely run out of coin. We would be 70 gold the better if my companion wouldn't have such a love for fancy shields that he wasted his gold on one that he won't even be able to use. So what do you say? You need the gold we could use the shard. 150 seems reasonable, no?"

[Pyrovisionary]

. We would be 70 gold the better if my companion wouldn't have such a love for fancy shields that he wasted his gold on one that he won't even be able to use.

"Neither would you old man. But I guess you're right. I'm still getting it mind you."

[Flare]

Sarge buys the shield for 70 gold and lends it to Adam.

Cpt Jon. Mcency (Skyrimguy)

Level 9 Rogue

Power: 23

Health: 16/16

Gold: 13

Equipment: Demonic Scissors (WP:13, fire, damages two enemies in one turn, daggers), Metal Teeth (Headgear, Power +1)

Inventory: Amethyst (Darkness), Bedroll, Potions x2, Venom, Deadly Venom

Adam (NPC - controlled by The_Customizer)

Level 21 2/3 Berserker

Power: 30

Health: 40/40

SP: 7

Gold: 0

Equipment: Regular Standard Ordinary Sword (WP:9), Fashionable Shield (SP:7)(on loan from Sarge)

Inventory: nothing

~~~~~

"150 gold!? Are you serious!? But at least you made an offer, son. Lets see. What would you say to 750 gold?"

"I'll bid 600 gold!!!1!!"

*muffled voice* "500!!"

"300!!"

"200!!!!!"

[Palathadric]

"Alright, maybe 600 was an incredible bargain, but it has been done before, so Mythril really can't be that expensive. It's just over-rated in my opinion. Nowhere, ever have I seen a full Mythril cost over 1,000 gold. Ever! I'll offer 200 gold, but you are practically robbing me to accept such a price. Oh, and on the receipt could you just write that you sold it to us for 150? It would encourage future sellers to sell to us for a better price as well. "

[Flare]

"NOOO MONKEY I BID 150!! YOU CAN'T BEAT THAT!!1!!!"

"ENOUGH!"

"Fine, you crazy monk, take the shard and give the 200 gold. But don't come back here, or else I'll be selling your guts for 200 gold next."

[Palathadric]

"Oh, oops, I just realized that I don't have 200 gold available. How's 150?

I turn to Erdy and whisper, "Erdy, I'm sure Dr. Trice will repay us once we get back, otherwise, we can refuse to turn the shard over, but would you mind paying for it this time around. You have more gold than I, and I want to make some purchases myself. But I don't know if you want to make any purchases yourself. Just let me know."

[Pyrovisionary]

OOC: By the way Flare, The demonic scissors are now classed as dual strike according to Sandy so I can damage two enemies at normal damage or do double damage to one enemy! Just saying o you don't have to write anything but Dual strike

[The_Customizer]

Erdathcath hands over the 200 gold. "My good sir, you really know how to strike a bargain!" Erdathcath needs nothing else, and prepares to leave.

[Palathadric]

"Erdy," I cough. "You may want to purchase a couple of smelling salts, since they're rather cheap here."

A lucky and hastened druid would be very useful for battles with multiple enemies.

I will purchase some stuff now, but I need a bit more time to look over each of the gems so I will know which ones to purchase, and I don't have that time now. Maybe when I finish work. Hope it's not a bother.

[Flare]

Party:

Monk Pretzel

(Palathadric)

Level 13 Cleric

Power: 23

Defense: 5

Health: 23/23

Ether: 19/21

Gold: 273

Equipment: Staff of Malbert (WP:10,

Light-Elemental

), Tricorn (Artifact; SP:3), Ethereal Cloak (Artifact; SP:2, Max Ether +4)

Inventory: Cross (Nimbus Broomstick; Ranged; WP: 5), Steak (WP:1, instantly kills vampires, suitable for all classes), Grand Potion (3), Potion (2), Tonic, Grand Tonic (2), Remedy, Soma, Phoenix Essence, Deadly Venom, 2 Venoms, 2 Paralyzing Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Holy Bomb, Commerz Cannonball, Scroll of Sealing, Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, Magic Shovel

^{(will always find}

^something

^{when used, limited to three uses per quest)}

, Magic Viper Skin, 3 Bones

Erdathcath Madilinas

(The_Customizer)

*party leader*

Level 18.5 Druid

*lucky*

*immune to petrify*

Power: 28

Health: 32/32

Ether: 21/21

Gold: 252

Equipment: Tritech Handcannon (WP:10), Satchel of Awesomeness (bodywear, causes

lucky

effect), Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrify)

Inventory: Longbow (WP:7), Quick bow (WP: 6, Suitable to rangers, provides hastened effect for one round each battle), Helmet (+1 max. health), 6 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, 3 Mead, 1 Smelling Salts, 15 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 1 Fire Bomb, 3 Smoke Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bomb, Paralyzing Venom, Grand Tonic, Bone, Skeleton Decoy, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Saber teeth, Scroll of Weakening, Ruby, The Piece of Dirt That Changed The Universe, Demon Frog Essence, Mythril Shard

(1/4 of a whole Mythril ore)

Cpt Jon. Mcency

(Skyrimguy)

Level 9 Rogue

*Dual Strike*

Power: 23

Health: 16/16

Gold: 13

Equipment: Demonic Scissors (

WP:13,

fire

, dual strike),

Metal Teeth (Headgear, Power +1)

Inventory:

Amethyst (

Darkness

), Bedroll, Potions x2

, Venom, Deadly Venom

Adam

(NPC - controlled by The_Customizer)

Level 21 2/3 Berserker

Power: 30

Health: 40/40

SP: 7

Gold: 0

Equipment: Regular Standard Ordinary Sword (WP:9), Fashionable Shield (SP:7) (on loan from Cpt Jon Mcency)

Inventory: nothing

OOC: By the way Flare, The demonic scissors are now classed as dual strike according to Sandy so I can damage two enemies at normal damage or do double damage to one enemy! Just saying o you don't have to write anything but Dual strike

OK

I will purchase some stuff now, but I need a bit more time to look over each of the gems so I will know which ones to purchase, and I don't have that time now. Maybe when I finish work. Hope it's not a bother.

It's not a bother to me, its just that each delay makes the quest loonnggeerr aaaannnnnnnndddd llllllloooooooooonnnnnnnggggggggeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr..........

Edited December 21, 2012 by Flare

[Pyrovisionary]

"And lonnnnggggeer" "WHo the hell said that?" "Yeah we'd better be off. Otherwise Dr Trice" Sarge coughs. And cringes at his mistake "cycle. Yes, Dr tricycle Will be angry. He owes us that 200 gold now too lassy."

[Palathadric]

"Thank you, Erdy! Mr. 'Bob,' was it? I'd like to purchase an amethyst and a sapphire from you, if I may. That would be 180 gold together. I would also like to sell this old cross and purchase that broomstick. I see great potential in it. I'd also like to purchase 2 remedies and 4 smoke bombs please.

273-180=93-60=33+25=58-16=42-12=30 gold remaining.

Many thanks!

[The_Customizer]

I believe I shall take the Monk's advice, 6 smelling salts for me!

20 x 6 = 120; 252-120=132 gold remaining.