Heroica RPG - Unlimited Quest: Fields of Glory

[Flare]

They do.

Oh, sorry, I just thought that the bombs normally did 10 damage each, not 5. 5 is such a pitifully small amount of damage

[K-Nut]

Althior repeats his actions.

[CMP]

Round Two of Obsidian Dragon Obliteration

Xander attacks Obsidian Dragon with Precision Bow, back row - Damage Critical Hit (((14 x 2) + 26) x 12) = 648 damage)

Thormanil attacks Obsidian Dragon with Lightning Totem, back row - Hit Extra Critical Hit ((9 x 3) + 27) x 4 = 216 damage)

Althior attacks Obsidian Dragon with water, back row - Damage Damage (60/2 - 4 = 26 damage)

Docken uses Grand Potion on Althior - (+25 health to Althior)

Benji uses Grand Potion on Althior - (+25 health to Althior)

Xander attacks Obsidian Dragon with Precision Bow, back row - Critical Hit Critical Hit (((14 x 2) + 26) x 12) = 648 damage)

Thormanil attacks Obsidian Dragon with Lightning Totem, back row - Damage Steal (60 gold stolen)

Althior attacks Obsidian Dragon with water, back row - Damage Shield: Magical Vortex (42 x 4 = 168 damage, party healed 37 health)

Docken throws Water Bomb - (10 damage to Obsidian Dragon)

Benji throws Water Bomb - (10 damage to Obsidian Dragon)

Thormanil leaps into the air, slashing a few glittering scales off the dragon that're certainly worth their weight in gold. Xander, meanwhile, fires a pair of devastating arrows, piercing the dragon's chest.

Enemies

Obsidian Dragon "DAMN YOU."

Type: Fiery/Flying

Level: 60

Health: 97/2517

Special I: Countdown (3/5) – The Obsidian Dragon takes a deep breath, preparing Omega Flare. It takes 5 deep breaths for the special attack to be ready.

Special II: Omega Flare – Causes 100 fire-elemental damage to all opponents. Used after the Countdown hits zero.

Drops: Dragonsbane Lance (WP:20, triple damage to enemies with “Dragon” in their names; lance), 10 Dragon Scales (Grants lucky- and blessed-effects when consumed), extra 10 GP to each standing hero

Note: The Countdown will automatically decrease by 1 every second round. The Obsidian Dragon is immune to all effects, including sudden death.

Party

Althior Emorith (And Finnegan) *Inspired* *Hastened* *Lucky* *Encouraged*

33 years old male human

Level: 27 Sage

Power: 37 (42 for spells)

Defense: 4

Health: 76/76

Ether: 35/35

Gold: 100

GP: 143

Equipment: Twin Sai Blades (WP:10, Dual Strike), Spellbound Gloves (+5 power when casting Spells, doubled if target is weak to Element), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP 4), Pointy Hat (+2 maximum ether)

Inventory: Dragoro (WP 8), Skeleton Decoy, Potion x6, Tonic x9, Grand Tonic, Ether Core x4, Venom x4, Shovel, Bedroll, Remedy x7, Lightning Bomb x3, Smelling Salts, Amulet of Elven Horse Rider (Accessory), Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Grand Potion x4, Venom, Skull Shield (SP: 6, immune to darkness elemental damage), Fire Bomb, Bone x2, Water Bomb x5, Smoke Bomb, Black Pearl, Elixirs x3, Golden Fleece, Phoenix Essence x2

Bartholomew Docken (Brickdoctor)

32-year old human male, Warden

Level 30 *Immune to Instant Kill, Fragile, and Defense Reduction* *Scary* *Hastened* *Encouraged* *Second Party Leader*

Power: 40

Defense: 25

Health: 59/59

Gold: 46

GP: 141

Equipment: Darksteel Crossbow (WP: 10; Blinded-effect, badly poisoned), Mythril Shield (SP: 20), Heavy Armor (SP: 5; immune to Fragile; bodywear), Counterstrike Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; handwear),Cobweb Cowl (immune to Instant-KO; backwear), Dread Hat (permanent Scary effect; Immune to Defense Reduction; headwear),

Inventory: White Marksman's Hat (⅙ chance of Assassination vs. Flying monsters; headwear, lent to Thormanil Nihai), Lover's Locket (immune to Enamored; accessory), Potions (3), Grand Potion, Health Core, Remedy (5), Deadly Venom, Venom (5), Smoke Bomb (4), Grating Stone, Bedroll, Fire Bomb (2), Ice Bomb, Phoenix Essence (2), Silver Ore, Bone (3), Water Bomb, Health Cores (2), Black Pearl, Aquamarine

Benji Carvenhall (Flare)

28 years old male half-elven Warden

Level 27 *Counterstriking* *Double damage to Vermin* *Deals Poisoned* *Encouraged* *Hastened* *Party Leader*

Power: 40

Defense: 7

Health: 41/41

Gold: 1

GP: 125

Equipment: Crossbow of the Pongcanis (WP:13; darkness-, ice-, fire-, wind-elemental, badly poisoned), Fauxthril Shield (SP:7), Ratmancer's Cowl (The wearer's physical attacks deal double damage against vermin; headgear), Counterstrike Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit they counter with strength equal to their level; handwear), Quiver of Poisoning (permanent Poisoned effect; backwear)

Inventory: Grogmas Handcannon (WP:12 + the number of the round of battle), 8 Grand Potions, x2 Health Core, x5 Remedy, x4 Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Venom, 2 Smoke Bombs, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Shovel, 3 Bones, Emerald (Wood), Garnet (Earth), Skeleton Decoy, Lightning Bomb, Pointy Hat (+2 maximum ether), Fire Bomb, 3 Bones, Wooden Shield (SP:5, immune to wood elemental), Potion, Water Bomb, x2 Black Pearls, Aquamarine, Golden Fleece x2, Topaz

Thormanil Nihai (Played by swils)

Level 27.33 Raider *Natural Respite* *Immune to Darkness, Water, Bound, and Slowed* *Hastened* *Encouraged* *Lucky*

Power: 37

Defense: 3

Health: 41/41

Gold: 2716

GP: 122

Equipment: Frozen Saber (WP: 9; Stuns enemies, badly poisoned), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null Darkness), Aqua Gear (Wearer deals and is immune to water elemental damage),Winged Sandals (Wearer is immune to bound and slowed effects)

Inventory: Wyvern's Tailblade (WP: 12, suitable for Barbarians & Knights), Thundering Totem (WP:9, lightning), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), 2x Smelling Salts, 2x Deadly Venom, Phoenix Essence, 5x Remedy, Pickaxe, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Weredog (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf(Accessory), Fighter’s Boots(Footwear, +10 damage to melee attacks. Suitable for QMs only), 2pc&biscuit, Jinxy Juice (Q35), Amethyst, Grating Stone, 2 Fire Bombs, Milk, Potion x2, Venom x3, Lightning Bomb, x2 Grand Potion, Smoke Bomb, Ice Bomb, 2 Bones, Wooden Shield (SP:5, immune to wood elemental), 5 Water Bombs, Mead, Tiger Balm

Xander Unth'or (posades)

24 year-old male human Hunter

Level 26 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Blindness and Fragile* *Favours Flying and Beast Monsters* *Lucky* *Hastened* *Encouraged*

Power: 40

Defense: 5

Health: 39/39

Gold: 2

GP: 142

Equipment: Precision Bow (WP:12; all 'Aim's become 'Hit's, badly poisoned), Hunter's Quiver of Marksmanship (WP:2 to a bow, allows the hunter to favor two types at the same time; protects from blindness-effect), Heavy Armor (SP:5, protects from fragile-effect), Electro Gear (Wearer deals and is immune to lightning elemental damage, accessory)

Inventory: Golden Handcannon (WP:9; lightning-, light-elemental), Pongcanis Club (WP:8), Enigmatic Hammer (WP:3), Amulet of the Elven Horse Rider (WP +1 from the front row, grants speed within quests; accessory), Aquamarine (Water), Topaz (Lightning) 3 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, 7 Remedies, Nostrum, Smelling Salts, 3 Venoms, Deadly Venom, Skeleton Decoy, Phoenix Essence x2, Silver Ore, 2 Smoke Bombs, Ice Bomb, 2 Bones, 5 Water Bombs, Golden Fleece x2, White Marksman's Hat (1/6 chance to assassinate flying monsters, headwear, borrowed from Barty Docken)

Round Three of Obsidian Dragon Obliteration

Xander attacks Obsidian Dragon with Precision Bow, back row - Aim Hit Critical Hit (((14 x 2) + 26) x 12) = 648 damage)

As quick as the battle begins, it ends. Xander fires a third deadly arrow that buries itself in the dragon's throat. It gives a roar in fury, flame and smoke curling around its snout and causing the cavern to rumble and shake. It staggers to the side, and finally crumples to the ground.

THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS!

Everyone gains a third of a level, except for Docken, who gains a fourth. Everyone gains 26 GP.

"MURDERS...ALL OF YOU. BUT YOU WOULDN'T CARE, WOULD YOU? I'M BUT ANOTHER MONSTER FOR TO RID THE WORLD OF IN YOUR EYES...IGNORANCE....IT WILL BE THE DEATH OF YOUR KIND....."

The dragon's futile movements cease. The heroes proceed to loot it, as per the usual. Xander's keen eye spots a pile of odd, assorted items in the corner. He picks one up - a sleek, yet wicked weapon - and adds it to the pile of scales pried from the beast.

Party leader, how will the loot be divided?

Dragonsbane Lance (WP: 20, triple damage to enemies with 'Dragon' in their name, lance)

x10 Dragon Scales (Grants the lucky and blessed effects when consumed)

Party

Althior Emorith (And Finnegan)

33 years old male human

Level: 27.33 Sage

Power: 37 (42 for spells)

Defense: 4

Health: 38/38

Ether: 35/35

Gold: 100

GP: 169

Equipment: Twin Sai Blades (WP:10, Dual Strike), Spellbound Gloves (+5 power when casting Spells, doubled if target is weak to Element), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP 4), Pointy Hat (+2 maximum ether)

Inventory: Dragoro (WP 8), Skeleton Decoy, Potion x6, Tonic x9, Grand Tonic, Ether Core x4, Venom x4, Shovel, Bedroll, Remedy x7, Lightning Bomb x3, Smelling Salts, Amulet of Elven Horse Rider (Accessory), Diamond (Light), Topaz (Lightning), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire), Sapphire (Wind), Garnet (Earth), Opal (Ice), Aquamarine (Water), Emerald (Wood), Grand Potion x4, Venom, Skull Shield (SP: 6, immune to darkness elemental damage), Fire Bomb, Bone x2, Water Bomb x5, Smoke Bomb, Black Pearl, Elixirs x3, Golden Fleece, Phoenix Essence x2

Bartholomew Docken (Brickdoctor)

32-year old human male, Warden

Level 30.25 *Immune to Instant Kill, Fragile, and Defense Reduction* *Scary* *Second Party Leader*

Power: 40

Defense: 25

Health: 59/59

Gold: 46

GP: 167

Equipment: Darksteel Crossbow (WP: 10; Blinded-effect, badly poisoned), Mythril Shield (SP: 20), Heavy Armor (SP: 5; immune to Fragile; bodywear), Counterstrike Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level; handwear),Cobweb Cowl (immune to Instant-KO; backwear), Dread Hat (permanent Scary effect; Immune to Defense Reduction; headwear),

Inventory: White Marksman's Hat (⅙ chance of Assassination vs. Flying monsters; headwear, lent to Thormanil Nihai), Lover's Locket (immune to Enamored; accessory), Potions (3), Grand Potion, Health Core, Remedy (5), Deadly Venom, Venom (5), Smoke Bomb (4), Grating Stone, Bedroll, Fire Bomb (2), Ice Bomb, Phoenix Essence (2), Silver Ore, Bone (3), Water Bomb, Health Cores (2), Black Pearl, Aquamarine

Benji Carvenhall (Flare)

28 years old male half-elven Warden

Level 27.33 *Counterstriking* *Double damage to Vermin* *Deals Poisoned* *Party Leader*

Power: 40

Defense: 7

Health: 41/41

Gold: 1

GP: 151

Equipment: Crossbow of the Pongcanis (WP:13; darkness-, ice-, fire-, wind-elemental, badly poisoned), Fauxthril Shield (SP:7), Ratmancer's Cowl (The wearer's physical attacks deal double damage against vermin; headgear), Counterstrike Gloves (After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit they counter with strength equal to their level; handwear), Quiver of Poisoning (permanent Poisoned effect; backwear)

Inventory: Grogmas Handcannon (WP:12 + the number of the round of battle), 8 Grand Potions, x2 Health Core, x5 Remedy, x4 Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Venom, 2 Smoke Bombs, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Shovel, 3 Bones, Emerald (Wood), Garnet (Earth), Skeleton Decoy, Lightning Bomb, Pointy Hat (+2 maximum ether), Fire Bomb, 3 Bones, Wooden Shield (SP:5, immune to wood elemental), Potion, Water Bomb, x2 Black Pearls, Aquamarine, Golden Fleece x2, Topaz

Thormanil Nihai (Played by swils)

Level 27.66 Raider *Natural Respite* *Immune to Darkness, Water, Bound, and Slowed*

Power: 37

Defense: 3

Health: 41/41

Gold: 2716

GP: 148

Equipment: Frozen Saber (WP: 9; Stuns enemies, badly poisoned), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null Darkness), Aqua Gear (Wearer deals and is immune to water elemental damage),Winged Sandals (Wearer is immune to bound and slowed effects)

Inventory: Wyvern's Tailblade (WP: 12, suitable for Barbarians & Knights), Thundering Totem (WP:9, lightning), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), 2x Smelling Salts, 2x Deadly Venom, Phoenix Essence, 5x Remedy, Pickaxe, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Weredog (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf(Accessory), Fighter’s Boots(Footwear, +10 damage to melee attacks. Suitable for QMs only), 2pc&biscuit, Jinxy Juice (Q35), Amethyst, Grating Stone, 2 Fire Bombs, Milk, Potion x2, Venom x3, Lightning Bomb, x2 Grand Potion, Smoke Bomb, Ice Bomb, 2 Bones, Wooden Shield (SP:5, immune to wood elemental), 5 Water Bombs, Mead, Tiger Balm

Xander Unth'or (posades)

24 year-old male human Hunter

Level 26.33 *Natural Respite* *Immune to Blindness and Fragile* *Favours Flying and Beast Monsters*

Power: 40

Defense: 5

Health: 39/39

Gold: 2

GP: 168

Equipment: Precision Bow (WP:12; all 'Aim's become 'Hit's, badly poisoned), Hunter's Quiver of Marksmanship (WP:2 to a bow, allows the hunter to favor two types at the same time; protects from blindness-effect), Heavy Armor (SP:5, protects from fragile-effect), Electro Gear (Wearer deals and is immune to lightning elemental damage, accessory)

Inventory: Golden Handcannon (WP:9; lightning-, light-elemental), Pongcanis Club (WP:8), Enigmatic Hammer (WP:3), Amulet of the Elven Horse Rider (WP +1 from the front row, grants speed within quests; accessory), Aquamarine (Water), Topaz (Lightning) 3 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, 7 Remedies, Nostrum, Smelling Salts, 3 Venoms, Deadly Venom, Skeleton Decoy, Phoenix Essence x2, Silver Ore, 2 Smoke Bombs, Ice Bomb, 2 Bones, 5 Water Bombs, Golden Fleece x2, White Marksman's Hat (1/6 chance to assassinate flying monsters, headwear, borrowed from Barty Docken)

[swils]

Thormanil's eyes light up as Xander tosses the lance onto the pile of dragon scales.

"Now, THAT is the sort of loot I've been holding out for! 'Course, I know I'm not the only one interested in such a toy, but I'll definitely be tossing my name in the hat for that baby."

[Flare]

"Well well, that is one valuable weapon... I think that I will abstain from fighting over the weapon. Lets see who else wants it, and we can make a deal. Thormanil, if you would like thos weapon, maybe some gold to all party members would be appropeiate? "

[posades]

Xander shakes his head slowly. "I have no interest in that weapon," he says as he begins to retrieve his arrows from the slain body of the dragon.

[Sandy]

As the heroes gaze upon the huge carcass of the Obsidian Dragon, they hear a click-clack of hooves approaching from behind.

"Baah! Baah!!! Ba-baah. [unbelievable, you did it! You slew the Black Cloud, the Burninator, the Menace from Above!!! Wait here, I'll go scout ahead to map out the western reaches again.]"

Billy returns in time, carrying a parchment in his mouth. It contains the map to the lands beyond the dragon's lair. How he managed to draw it, only he knows...

Hard:

22. Burning Forest

23. Scorched Moors

24. Timehenge

Sanctuaries:

W. Western Sanctuary

Another critter runs up the hills towards the party. They see that it's Missy the Pig.

"Oink, oinkity-oink! Squeak?! [Congrats, you guys! You did it! Old Mack told me that you five will henceforth be given the title of "Dragonslayer" in a plate below your portrait at the Heroica Hall. Isn't that squeak or what?!]"

[Brickdoctor]

"Excellent work!

"I have no interest in the lance, either, even if I could use it."

[swils]

"Oh Benji, y'moneygrubber. How much are you lookin' to roll me for?" Thormy chuckles

[Flare]

Loot distribution:

Lance to Thormanil.

2 scales each to Althior and Docken.

3 scales each to Benji and Xander.

I lead the party to our last battle, in the meadows. (i forget the exact name, but its the one with the sheep.)

"Thormy, I expect that you will distribute a decent amount of gold according to your descretion to all party members, since you got the special and valuable loot from the dragon."

[Brickdoctor]

OoC: Psst! Sandy! I can see the Northern and Easter Reaches' maps by changing the URL of the image for the Western Reaches' map.

[swils]

You can't leave it up to me to hand out my coins, I'm terrible with loot distribution! Can we ballpark here? Help me out! Haha

Also, Doc, you sly dog.

[Flare]

You can't leave it up to me to hand out my coins, I'm terrible with loot distribution! Can we ballpark here? Help me out! Haha

Also, Doc, you sly dog.

100 gold each? (400 to me)

[Brickdoctor]

OoC: Not sure how you would price the lance (It's worth 2000 Gold based on upgrade cost of WP.). One Dragon Scale is the same as a Soma and a Nostrum, which together are worth 80 Gold. (So K-nut and I have already received 160 Gold, while Flare and posades have already received 240 Gold.)

[swils]

400, eh? <Insert Fry-"Not Sure if Serious"-meme>

Thormanil fishes into his bottomless bag and grabs a large handful of coins. He passes out 125 gold to each party member.

Yar, I know it's a valuable piece, that's why I'm wondering. I'll start at 125, I've got to run to class. Deliberate among yourselves, I'll check back in later today.

Edited April 16, 2013 by swils

[Brickdoctor]

Honestly, I'm not a huge fan of asking Rogues and their Advanced Classes to share the Gold, and I'm not opposed to one hero getting more loot than the rest in some battles.

Plus it's not as if it's one weapon that we all want. K-nut can't use it and the rest of us primarily use bows.

[Flare]

OoC: Not sure how you would price the lance (It's worth 2000 Gold based on upgrade cost of WP.). One Dragon Scale is the same as a Soma and a Nostrum, which together are worth 80 Gold. (So K-nut and I have already received 160 Gold, while Flare and posades have already received 240 Gold.)

But don't forget that Raw Meat that you got earlier on.

For such a powerful.weapon, I don't see how its fair to give it to one person with everyone else getting less. He's already earned a very large amount od gols this quest, so if he is willing to give out cash in order to give the rare weapon that he wants, why shouldn't he. If you don't want his gold, don't accept it.

[Brickdoctor]

OoC: I'm not saying that he shouldn't give out some of his Gold if he is willing to do so. I'm saying that he doesn't need to give out a large amount (Which altogether would be about 1500 Gold.) to make all the shares even.

[Flare]

OoC: I'm not saying that he shouldn't give out some of his Gold if he is willing to do so. I'm saying that he doesn't need to give out a large amount (Which altogether would be about 1500 Gold.) to make all the shares even.

Of course not. He suggested 125. I accept that.

[Brickdoctor]

OoC: I took a long time to post and posted #1791 at the same time that swils posted #1790. Didn't even see his offer until now. Oops. 125 Gold is definitely okay with me.

[Flare]

Alright. Lets just do the sheepe meadow now and we won't be in each others hair any more

[Sandy]

OoC: Psst! Sandy! I can see the Northern and Easter Reaches' maps by changing the URL of the image for the Western Reaches' map.

QM Note: Shush! It's alright, though, all you see is numbered dots anyway.

[swils]

If I can weigh in, I certainly don't mind sharing some of my spoils with my party. We're a team and we all bring various things to the table. I couldn't go on looting sprees without you all, so I've got no problem sharing, especially when we just had a fight that burned through lots of consumables that folks will want to replace. That said, I'm with Doc: Loot won't always be evenly split, that's just the nature of the beast and I'd hate to see a rogue's new toy held for ransom just because they've been fortunate with their rolls throughout the quest (or had a preexisting surplus of funds). So, consider this a combination of the following:

-Repayment for consumables used

-Thormy's/My generosity towards Benji/Flare because this would be a powerful weapon for a future Dragoon, which I know Flare's been considering and finally,

-Benji/Flare's incredible generosity and selflessness in sharing the 600 gold recompense that Thormy would have given directly to him, with the rest of the party!

"Let's go kill somethin' else, I'm still on a bit of an adrenaline rush from all those stims!"

[Flare]

"To the sheep meadows... Or whatever they're called "

[Brickdoctor]

If I can weigh in, I certainly don't mind sharing some of my spoils with my party. We're a team and we all bring various things to the table. I couldn't go on looting sprees without you all, so I've got no problem sharing, especially when we just had a fight that burned through lots of consumables that folks will want to replace. That said, I'm with Doc: Loot won't always be evenly split, that's just the nature of the beast and I'd hate to see a rogue's new toy held for ransom just because they've been fortunate with their rolls throughout the quest (or had a preexisting surplus of funds). So, consider this a combination of the following:

-Repayment for consumables used

-Thormy's/My generosity towards Benji/Flare because this would be a powerful weapon for a future Dragoon, which I know Flare's been considering and finally,

-Benji/Flare's incredible generosity and selflessness in sharing the 600 gold recompense that Thormy would have given directly to him, with the rest of the party!

OoC: Okay then, thanks.

"Thank you, Master Nihai."