Heroica RPG - Quest #44: My Best Friend

[Flare]

OOC: Sandy, please note that I never actually gave the dragon my gold, I just offered it to her, but she never responded to me so I didn't give it to her Tricky devil I am

[Sandy]

OOC: Sandy, please note that I never actually gave the dragon my gold, I just offered it to her, but she never responded to me so I didn't give it to her Tricky devil I am

QM Note: Sorry, I'm not a native speaker of English so I did not understand the difference between offering and giving. Neither did the dragon, though, so your gold is lost.

[Flare]

QM Note: Sorry, I'm not a native speaker of English so I did not understand the difference between offering and giving. Neither did the dragon, though, so your gold is lost.

Noooooooo....

Benji discreetly picks up 100 of the gold that he had laid down. He uses his assassin-y skills to do so.

Benji cries.

Edited October 21, 2012 by Flare

[Professor Flitwick]

Upon seeing Benji sneak back for his gold, Thothwick spoke up, despite the fact that his speech was muffled from his cloak.

"You make such a case for the majesty and beauty of the Dragons, yet you revoke all respected you bestowed upon them by pilfering your tributes back to your pockets? For shame, sir."

[Flare]

"What are you talking about, Master Metasimian? Anyways, if I've gained any respect I doubt it will last for long. I'm no angel."

[Wedge09]

OOC: Luckily I offered him only two gold and not all

Seeing Benji cries, Alexander says "Don't be afraid, Benji, you gave them for a good cause. As a symbol of friendship, I gladly offer 2 gold to you; I'm sorry if they are few, but I do not have many"

Edited October 21, 2012 by Wedge09

[Flare]

"Me! Crying! Imposterous! I'm a rough tough assassin." Benji says weakly, but then returns to his usual gruff self. "Thank you for your offer, friend, but keep your gold. I'll get more in time. "

[Xarrzan]

OOC: Sandy, I should have only 19 power, not 29 power.

Sarick marveled at the beauty of the dragon. Her scales, her claws, her fangs, her wings and her tail were perfectly proportioned. Sarick finally said "Smaragdea, now that I know the location of this beautifually carved out lair, I do not mind stopping by from time to time to visit. If I have had success in my quests then I will also bring gold." Sarick was ready to head toward the air duct.

[Fred Fred Burger]

Chris came out from behind the boulder that he hadn't been hideing behind and moved towards the vent.

[Chromeknight]

Whilst waiting for the rest of th party to move over toward the air duct, Nerwen reads another chapter of her latest book.

Ragnarök Now! the cover proclaimed. Nerwen smiled the preposterous nature of the plot, but was sad to read of the faithful pig Petunia' drastic suicide at her friend's death. Nerwen almost turned the page to begin the next chapter, but she forced the book back into her bag. Chapters had to be rationed. Control must be maintained. Otherwise she would end up like her tutor, who was surrounded by books in a tower, never leaving, always reading...

[Sandy]

The heroes leave the presence of Smaragdea, and head to the wall on the right side. It doesn't take them long to figure out which airduct the dragon was talking about. One of the vents in the wall gives out a foul stench: a mixture of sulphur and decay. Sk¨ld bravely peeked inside the hole. It was large enough for every one of them to fit through, but pitch dark.

"Lady Dragon said this is the way that Shaun came through, so I guess we have to go down there. You will come with me, right?"

The champions agree. There was no turning back now, no matter what they would find down the air duct. One by one the party members leave the glimmering cave behind and enter the engulfing darkness. The cramped tunnel twists and turns down and down. They wander in complete darkness for about an hour until they finally see a faint light ahead of them. At that point the smell of death is almost unbearable, and the temperature has risen so that everyone are sweating. Suddenly the air duct opens into another cave, lit up by small streams of molten lava. This cave is not as large as the dragon's lair, but it's still large enough to contain a black-walled, ruined building.

Sküld gasps audibly.

"Miss Nerwen! Didn't you talk with the Oracle about a dark temple? Could this be it?"

The imposing construct lies a small distance away. Not knowing what awaits them there, the party decides to prepare themselves.

Party:

Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09)

99 years old elven Ranger

Level 2

Power

: 5

(2+3)

Health

: 7/7

(6+1)

Gold

: 8

Equipment

: Bow (WP: 3)

Inventory

: Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear), Amethyst (

Darkness

), 2 Potions, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, Ice Bomb

Benji Carvenhall (Flare)

27 years old male half-elven Assassin

Level 21 2/3

*Counterstrike*

*Encouraged*

Power:

34

(21+13)

Defense:

3

Health:

32/32

(6+20+5+1)

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Demonic Scissors (WP:13,

fire

-elemental, damages two enemies in one turn; daggers), Tricorne (SP:3), Counterstrike Gloves (

After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit they counter with strength equal to their level; handwear)

Inventory:

Crossbow of the Pongcanis (WP: 13;

darkness

-,

ice

,

light

-elemental), Horned Hat (SP +1, Power +1, suitable for barbarians and beast warriors; headwear), 7 Grand Potions, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 4 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Nostrums, 2 Venoms, 2 Smoke Bombs, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Shovel, 3 Bones

Sir Christopher Daggerfall (Fred Fred Burger)

27 years old male human Knight

Level 14 ½

*Immune to Weakened, Bound and Slowed*

Power:

25

(14+8+2+1)

Defense:

4

Health:

23/23

(10+13)

Gold:

109

Equipment:

Great Sword (WP:8), Mockthril Shield (SP:4), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from weakened-effect), Winged Sandals (Protects from bound- and slowed-effects)

Inventory:

Tricorne (SP:3), Paladin's Armor (unsuitable), 3 Potions, Grand Potion, Health Core, Remedy, Mead, 2 Rums, 2 Smoke Bombs, 2 Fire Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Bone

Cinna the Dark (darkdragon)

19 years Female Human Mystic Knight

Level 20 2/3

*Immune to

Fire

*

Power:

36

(20+14+1+1)

Defense:

3

(2+1)

Health:

32/32

(5+19+7+1)

Ether:

26/26

(5+19+1+1)

Gold:

6

Equipment:

Mauryl (WP:14, ranged), Aurora Helmet (SP:2, immune to

fire

), High Heels (Power +1, suitable for women; footwear), Anniversary Medal:Y1 (+1 to all stats per year; accessory)

Inventory:

, Amethyst (

Darkness

), Topaz (

Lightning

), Opal (

Ice

), Ruby (

Fire

), Healing Staff (WP:5), Scroll of Sleep, 6 Grand Potions, 6 Remedies, Elixir, Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, 4 Meads, 3 Smelling Salts, Soma, 2 Deadly Venoms, Fire Bomb, Bedroll, 3 Bones

De'kra (Tanma)

11 year old "male" "echo" Assassin

Level 18½

*Immune to Enamored and Confused*

Power:

25

(18+7)

Defense:

1

Health:

29/29

(7+17+5)

Gold:

25

Equipment:

Kapura (WP:7,

fire

-elemental), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP: 1), Heart Locket (Protects from enamored effect and confused effect)

Inventory:

Chiara (WP:7,

lightning

-elemental), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:7), Cloak of the Elven Spy, 7 Potions, 3 Grand Potions, 3 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Smoke Bombs, Dirt Bomb, Ice Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass

Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede)

1000 year old male vampire Rogue

Level 5

Power:

10

(5+5)

Health:

11/11

(7+4)

Gold:

11

Equipment:

Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5)

Inventory:

Longsword (WP:3), Potion, Remedy, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll

Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn)

18 years old male human Barbarian

Level 12

*Restoration*

*Immune to

Water

*

Power:

25

(12+13)

Defense:

1

Health:

19/19

(8+11)

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Voltedge (WP: 13,

lightning

-elemental; greatsword/longsword), Barbarian's Boots (Natural Respite>Restoration; footwear), Sharkskin Armor (SP +1, immune to

water

; bodywear)

Inventory:

Titanic Axe (WP:11,

earth

-elemental, has 1/6 chances of inflicting petrified-effect; axe), Spear (WP: 9), Potion, Holy Bomb, 2 Death Progg Claws

Guts Holla (Scubacarrot)

42 year old male human Raider

Level 21

*Natural Respite*

*Dance*

*Encouraged*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Power:

35

(21+14)

(30 for ranged attacks

(21+9)

)

Health:

34/34

(7+20+7)

Gold:

2793

Equipment:

Fafnir (WP:14,

ice

- and

darkness

-elemental; greatsword), Dancing Shoes (In the turn after a "4" is rolled, the wearer can act twice)

Inventory:

Lifestealer (WP:14,

ice

-elemental, attacks restore 3 health; dagger), Throwing Knife (WP:9, ranged, retrievable,

light

-elemental), 4 Grand Potions, 1 Grand Tonic, 1 Elixir, 5 Remedies, 3 Phoenix Essences, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, 2 Smelling Salts, Shovel, Telescope, Bedroll, 3 Mythril Shards (3/4 of a Mythril)

Hybros (JimButcher)

50-year-old male imp Assassin

Level 21 1/3

*Hastened*

*Immune to Cursed and Sudden Death*

*Lucky*

Power:

36

(21+15)

Defense:

0

Health:

33/33

(7+20+5+1)

Gold:

1200

Equipment:

Zoot's Reaper (WP:15,

earth

-elemental), Golden Armor (user is permanently hastened and cursed; bodywear), Blessed Amulet (protects from cursed-effect; accessory);

Cobweb Cowl (Grants immunity to sudden death; backwear)

Inventory:

Clock Cog (WP: 14, retrievable), Shuriken of Mercutio (WP:5, retrievable), Throwing Knife (WP:8, retrievable), Throwing Knife (WP:8, retrievable), Banana Bladerang (WP:9, damage all, retrievable), Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP: 8, retrievable), Emerald (

Wood

), 10 Potions, 10 Grand Potions, 5 Remedies, 3 Phoenix Essences, 2 Deadly Venoms, 2 Smoke Bombs, 3 Holy Bombs, 2 Nostrums, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, Bedroll, Shovel, Skeleton Decoy, Bone

Mizuki Kimura (zakura)

21 years old female human Rogue

Level 12

*Encouraged*

*Lucky*

Power:

22

(12+10)

Health:

18/18

(7 + 11)

Gold:

82

Equipment:

Dagger (WP:10)

Inventory:

Sylph Shuriken (WP:12,

wind

- and

light

-elemental; throwing weapon), Potion, Grand Potion, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, Mead, Nostrum, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw

Namyrra Uq (Quarryman)

***Party Leader***

1337 years old female Fenarian Evoker

Level 22

*Immune to Sealing*

Power

: 34

(22+12)

Defence

: 8

(5+3)

Health

: 29/29

(5+21+3)

Ether

: 33/33

(5+21+1+1+5)

Gold

: 44

Equipment

: Snake Staff (WP:12), Fanged Helm (SP:5, headwear), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, immune to Sealing, bodywear)

Inventory

: Shiny Dagger (WP:10), Bone Staff (WP:3), Amethyst, Opal, Emerald, Topaz, Garnet, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, 4 Potions, Tonic, 2 Grand Tonics, 2 Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, 5 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, 3 Nostrums, Venom, 2 Smoke Bombs, Holy Bomb, Flash Bomb, Bedroll, 3 bones

Spirits

: Xut the Daemon (

Darkness

), Raiju the Raiju (

Lightning

), Ni the Shrubbery (

Wood

), Mark the Ice Cube Tray (

Ice

), Clay Golem (

Earth

), Battle Angel (

Light

), unknown (

Fire

), unknown (

Wind

)

Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight)

261 year old female elven Cleric

Level 13½

*Immune to

Wind

*

Power:

19

(13+6)

Defense:

2

Health:

24/24

(9+12+3)

Ether:

16/17

(5+12)

Gold:

100

Equipment:

Staff (WP:6,

wood

-elemental), White Cloak (+3 Max health; backwear), Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to

Wind

; headwear)

Inventory:

Hammer (WP: 6), Leather Cap (SP:1, headwear), 2 Potions, 3 Elixirs, 4 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, Venom, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone

Raven Ashcroft (Raven Brickroft)

18 years old male human Rogue

Level 2

Power:

8

(2+6)

Health:

8/8

(7+1)

Gold:

10

Equipment:

Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, hollow)

Inventory:

Main Gauche (WP: 3), Wrench (WP:3, target’s level -1, throwing weapon), Potion, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Venom, Deadly Venom

Sarick Lanse (Xarrzan)

27 years old male naga Mage

Level 13

*Hastened*

*Nostrum*

Power:

19

(13+6+1)

Defense:

0

Health:

18/18

(5+12+1)

Ether:

1/18

(5+12+1)

Gold:

54

Equipment:

Dragon's Wrath (WP:6), Gaudy Cloak (Max. Health +1, Max. Ether +1; bodywear)

Inventory:

Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Dragon's Heart (WP: 15,

wind

- and

fire

-elemental, longsword), Opal (

Ice

), Topaz (

Lightning

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Tonic, Nostrum, Venom, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Bomb XX, Bedroll, Bone, Mythril Shard (1/4 of a Mythril)

Thalion Dwinlas (-obelix-)

213 years old male elf Mage

Level 4

Power:

9

(4+5)

Health:

8/8

(5+3)

Ether:

8/8

(5+3)

Gold:

4

Equipment:

Torch Staff (WP:5,

fire

-elemental; staff)

Inventory:

Dagger (WP:3), Ruby (

Fire

), 2 Potions, Fire Bomb, Bedroll

Thothwick (Professor Flitwick)

44 years old Metasimian Black Knight

Level 19½

*Damage Undead*

*Immune to Stunned*

Power

: 29

(19+10)

(27 for ranged attacks

(19+8)

)

Defence

: 4

Health

: 34/34

(7+18+9)

Gold

: 200

Equipment

: Sabre (WP:10), Cultist's Hat (regular attacks do damage to undead), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect)

Inventory

: Shuriken (WP:8), Bedroll, Telescope, Dragon Scale

William Harkenshire (VolcanicPanik)

Unknown years old male human Ranger

Level 15½

*Hastened*

Power:

20

(15+5)

(21 from the front row

(15+5+1)

)

Health:

20/20

(6+14)

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Repeating Crossbow (WP:5, unupgradeable;

fire

-elemental, permanent

hastened

), Amulet of the Elven Horse Rider (Power +1 on the front row, doubles movement)

Inventory:

Hand Cannon (WP: 5;

lightning

- and

wood

-elemental), Wave Sword (WP:11, inflicts cursed-effect), Croise Crossbow (WP:11), Lion Knight Shield (SP:4, unsuitable), Pauldrons (SP +2, suitable to knights, dragoons and skirmishers; accessory), Chimera Armor (+2 SP, +2 Health, unsuitable; bodywear), Sapphire (

Wind

), Remedy, Venom, Mead, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Water Bomb, Elven Bomb, Bomb XX, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, Shovel, Pickaxe, Skeleton Decoy

Sküld (NPC, controlled by Quarryman)

7 years old female nôrn Altar Girl

Level 6

Power:

8

(6+2)

Health:

7/7

(2+5)

Ether:

1/15

(10+5)

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Silk Fan (WP:2,

wind

-elemental, fan)

Inventory:

Scroll of Sealing, Grand Tonic

[Professor Flitwick]

"Is this the place I read about in Byblos' library? The forgotten temple? The shrine to the Forsaken One?"

Trying to hide a look of worry etched on his face, Thothwick turned to the party and consumed his Dragon Scale.

"You know chaps, I have an inkling of where we might be... Although I aspire to be incorrect."

[Scubacarrot]

"Damn. I have a bad feeling about this. Little girl, stay close to us, there's no telling what, or who lurks in these ruins."

Guts was not bothered by the heat, he came from far to the south, where the sun always shines, after all. Still, the ever cool Lifestealer helped. Guts aimed his Telescope at the building and looked through it, hoping to spot something.

[JimBee]

Hybros tried to remember something he read somewhere about a dark temple, but couldn't recall. "I should have spent more time in the library..." he muttered. He was sure the ominous ruins held many challenges, and shifted uneasily as the party prepare to enter.

[Chromeknight]

Sküld gasps audibly.

"Miss Nerwen! Didn't you talk with the Oracle about a dark temple? Could this be it?"

Nerwen remembered the Oracle's words

Last night I dreamed a dream. Of course, your mistress, being Goddess of dreams knows what it was a dream of. But I do not know what it meant. Now I am before you, I can simply ask,

"Dreams are the mirrors of truth, Nerwen Calmcacil. But like mirrors, they can sometimes twist what is real and lead you astray. What you saw was a twisted vision from the forces of evil. When you get to the dark temple, you will find the black grimoire, but the powers it gave you in your dream come with a heavy price. Decide for yourself what is the cost you are willing to pay."

The temple filled her with foreboding. The memories from the dream were hazy, but thought she recalled a shadowy figure lurking within. Either way, there was something about this place, it thrummed across her subconcious. There was power here. Power that could be used to great effect. Nerwen's eyes narrowed, trying to pierce the darkness. With a rush her breath came out and she broke off, turning to look at the others nearby.

You are right Sküld, this is the temple of my dream. Perhaps you should drink that Grand Tonic. I do not think that building is empty. There is likely a reason Shaun has not been around.

Sarick, how are you? I imagine you enjoy the heat, though possibly not the dryness.

And you have been quiet De'kra, I fear we will need your skill with the blade if we are to rescue Shaun.

Thalion? take this leather cap, it may keep you safe.

Are each of you ready to go?

Nerwen lends Thalion the leather cap(SP:1).

I hope my post above didn't offend you Sandy, it was aimed at party members who hadn't spoken!

[-obelix-]

"Thank you kindly yet again Nerwen. Lets hope it will keep me safe, because this place feels strange. And powerful."

Thalion equips the Leather Cap (SP:1), and with that is ready to continue.

[Quarryman]

(OoC: since we're likely heading into a battle and I don't know if I'll be able to get online this weekend as I'm going to the Netherlands I'd like to name Chromeknight acting partyleader, and darkdragon can control Namyrra and Sküld)

Namyrra drinks a mead.

Sküld drinks her grand tonic.

"Thalion, that staff of yours looks a bit weak, would like to borrow my shiny dagger for the remainder of the quest?"

[Scubacarrot]

(OoC: since we're likely heading into a battle and I don't know if I'll be able to get online this weekend as I'm going to the Netherlands I'd like to name Chromeknight acting partyleader, and darkdragon can control Namyrra and Sküld)

Little secret, we have internet here too.

[-obelix-]

"Thalion, that staff of yours looks a bit weak, would like to borrow my shiny dagger for the remainder of the quest?"

Thalion looked at the Torch staff and then back at Namyrra. "As you say mistress Namyrra. I thank you!"

With that, Thalion returns the Torch staff to Nerwen, and equips the Shiny dagger Namyrra gave him.

[Sandy]

Guts peered at the dark temple with his telescope. He saw something move among the ruins, but it was too dark to see clearly. The party had no choice but to move closer. The entrance of the temple was as uninviting. An especially strange element in it was a large broken stone ring standing on the roof above the doors.

As the party approached the doors, a figure emerged from the shadows to block their way: a living skeleton in a dark dress and cowl, and a dark green pointy hat. There was lipstick smudged around her bony jaws, as a mocking memento of the figure's lost feminity.

"Who goes there?" the skeletal mage shouted with a hoarse voice, then she hissed. "Living humans?! How did you find this place? Did Zed leave a map behind, after all? That cowardly fool, I never should have gotten him mixed into this... But it is too late to worry about that now. My worthless husband is only ashes now. But you intrigue me, so I shall let you live for a moment more, if you answer me. What brings you to the Forsaken Temple?"

How will the party respond? Is there something they wish to ask the skeleton woman?

Party:

Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09)

99 years old elven Ranger

Level 2

Power

: 5

(2+3)

Health

: 7/7

(6+1)

Gold

: 8

Equipment

: Bow (WP: 3)

Inventory

: Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear), Amethyst (

Darkness

), 2 Potions, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, Ice Bomb

Benji Carvenhall (Flare)

27 years old male half-elven Assassin

Level 21 2/3

*Counterstrike*

*Encouraged*

Power:

34

(21+13)

Defense:

3

Health:

32/32

(6+20+5+1)

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Demonic Scissors (WP:13,

fire

-elemental, damages two enemies in one turn; daggers), Tricorne (SP:3), Counterstrike Gloves (

After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit they counter with strength equal to their level; handwear)

Inventory:

Crossbow of the Pongcanis (WP: 13;

darkness

-,

ice

,

light

-elemental), Horned Hat (SP +1, Power +1, suitable for barbarians and beast warriors; headwear), 7 Grand Potions, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 4 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Nostrums, 2 Venoms, 2 Smoke Bombs, Lightning Bomb, Pickaxe, Bedroll, Shovel, 3 Bones

Sir Christopher Daggerfall (Fred Fred Burger)

27 years old male human Knight

Level 14 ½

*Immune to Weakened, Bound and Slowed*

Power:

25

(14+8+2+1)

Defense:

4

Health:

23/23

(10+13)

Gold:

109

Equipment:

Great Sword (WP:8), Mockthril Shield (SP:4), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from weakened-effect), Winged Sandals (Protects from bound- and slowed-effects)

Inventory:

Tricorne (SP:3), Paladin's Armor (unsuitable), 3 Potions, Grand Potion, Health Core, Remedy, Mead, 2 Rums, 2 Smoke Bombs, 2 Fire Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Bone

Cinna the Dark (darkdragon)

19 years Female Human Mystic Knight

Level 20 2/3

*Immune to

Fire

*

Power:

36

(20+14+1+1)

Defense:

3

(2+1)

Health:

32/32

(5+19+7+1)

Ether:

26/26

(5+19+1+1)

Gold:

6

Equipment:

Mauryl (WP:14, ranged), Aurora Helmet (SP:2, immune to

fire

), High Heels (Power +1, suitable for women; footwear), Anniversary Medal:Y1 (+1 to all stats per year; accessory)

Inventory:

, Amethyst (

Darkness

), Topaz (

Lightning

), Opal (

Ice

), Ruby (

Fire

), Healing Staff (WP:5), Scroll of Sleep, 6 Grand Potions, 6 Remedies, Elixir, Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, 4 Meads, 3 Smelling Salts, Soma, 2 Deadly Venoms, Fire Bomb, Bedroll, 3 Bones

De'kra (Tanma)

11 year old "male" "echo" Assassin

Level 18½

*Immune to Enamored and Confused*

Power:

25

(18+7)

Defense:

1

Health:

29/29

(7+17+5)

Gold:

25

Equipment:

Kapura (WP:7,

fire

-elemental), Cloak of the Blue Assassin (SP: 1), Heart Locket (Protects from enamored effect and confused effect)

Inventory:

Chiara (WP:7,

lightning

-elemental), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:7), Cloak of the Elven Spy, 7 Potions, 3 Grand Potions, 3 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Smoke Bombs, Dirt Bomb, Ice Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass

Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede)

1000 year old male vampire Rogue

Level 5

Power:

10

(5+5)

Health:

11/11

(7+4)

Gold:

11

Equipment:

Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5)

Inventory:

Longsword (WP:3), Potion, Remedy, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll

Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn)

18 years old male human Barbarian

Level 12

*Restoration*

*Immune to

Water

*

Power:

25

(12+13)

Defense:

1

Health:

19/19

(8+11)

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Voltedge (WP: 13,

lightning

-elemental; greatsword/longsword), Barbarian's Boots (Natural Respite>Restoration; footwear), Sharkskin Armor (SP +1, immune to

water

; bodywear)

Inventory:

Titanic Axe (WP:11,

earth

-elemental, has 1/6 chances of inflicting petrified-effect; axe), Spear (WP: 9), Potion, Holy Bomb, 2 Death Progg Claws

Guts Holla (Scubacarrot)

42 year old male human Raider

Level 21

*Natural Respite*

*Dance*

*Encouraged*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Power:

35

(21+14)

(30 for ranged attacks

(21+9)

)

Health:

34/34

(7+20+7)

Gold:

2793

Equipment:

Fafnir (WP:14,

ice

- and

darkness

-elemental; greatsword), Dancing Shoes (In the turn after a "4" is rolled, the wearer can act twice)

Inventory:

Lifestealer (WP:14,

ice

-elemental, attacks restore 3 health; dagger), Throwing Knife (WP:9, ranged, retrievable,

light

-elemental), 4 Grand Potions, 1 Grand Tonic, 1 Elixir, 5 Remedies, 3 Phoenix Essences, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, 2 Smelling Salts, Shovel, Telescope, Bedroll, 3 Mythril Shards (3/4 of a Mythril)

Hybros (JimButcher)

50-year-old male imp Assassin

Level 21 1/3

*Hastened*

*Immune to Cursed and Sudden Death*

*Lucky*

Power:

36

(21+15)

Defense:

0

Health:

33/33

(7+20+5+1)

Gold:

1200

Equipment:

Zoot's Reaper (WP:15,

earth

-elemental), Golden Armor (user is permanently hastened and cursed; bodywear), Blessed Amulet (protects from cursed-effect; accessory);

Cobweb Cowl (Grants immunity to sudden death; backwear)

Inventory:

Clock Cog (WP: 14, retrievable), Shuriken of Mercutio (WP:5, retrievable), Throwing Knife (WP:8, retrievable), Throwing Knife (WP:8, retrievable), Banana Bladerang (WP:9, damage all, retrievable), Ancient Throwing Dagger (WP: 8, retrievable), Emerald (

Wood

), 10 Potions, 10 Grand Potions, 5 Remedies, 3 Phoenix Essences, 2 Deadly Venoms, 2 Smoke Bombs, 3 Holy Bombs, 2 Nostrums, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, Bedroll, Shovel, Skeleton Decoy, Bone

Mizuki Kimura (zakura)

21 years old female human Rogue

Level 12

*Encouraged*

*Lucky*

Power:

22

(12+10)

Health:

18/18

(7 + 11)

Gold:

82

Equipment:

Dagger (WP:10)

Inventory:

Sylph Shuriken (WP:12,

wind

- and

light

-elemental; throwing weapon), Potion, Grand Potion, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, Mead, Nostrum, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw

Namyrra Uq (Quarryman)

***Party Leader***

1337 years old female Fenarian Evoker

Level 22

*Immune to Sealing*

*Encouraged*

Power

: 34

(22+12)

Defence

: 8

(5+3)

Health

: 29/29

(5+21+3)

Ether

: 33/33

(5+21+1+1+5)

Gold

: 44

Equipment

: Snake Staff (WP:12), Fanged Helm (SP:5, headwear), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, immune to Sealing, bodywear)

Inventory

: Bone Staff (WP:3), Amethyst, Opal, Emerald, Topaz, Garnet, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, 4 Potions, Tonic, 2 Grand Tonics, 2 Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, 4 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, 3 Nostrums, Venom, 2 Smoke Bombs, Holy Bomb, Flash Bomb, Bedroll, 3 bones

Spirits

: Xut the Daemon (

Darkness

), Raiju the Raiju (

Lightning

), Ni the Shrubbery (

Wood

), Mark the Ice Cube Tray (

Ice

), Clay Golem (

Earth

), Battle Angel (

Light

), unknown (

Fire

), unknown (

Wind

)

Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) ***Acting Party Leader***

261 year old female elven Cleric

Level 13½

*Immune to

Wind

*

Power:

19

(13+6)

Defense:

2

Health:

24/24

(9+12+3)

Ether:

16/17

(5+12)

Gold:

100

Equipment:

Staff (WP:6,

wood

-elemental), White Cloak (+3 Max health; backwear), Winged Circlet (SP:2, Immune to

Wind

; headwear)

Inventory:

Hammer (WP: 6),

Torch Staff (WP:5,

fire

-elemental; staff)

, 2 Potions, 3 Elixirs, 4 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, Venom, 2 Ice Bombs, Shovel, Bedroll, Bone

Raven Ashcroft (Raven Brickroft)

18 years old male human Rogue

Level 2

Power:

8

(2+6)

Health:

8/8

(7+1)

Gold:

10

Equipment:

Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, hollow)

Inventory:

Main Gauche (WP: 3), Wrench (WP:3, target’s level -1, throwing weapon), Potion, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Venom, Deadly Venom

Sarick Lanse (Xarrzan)

27 years old male naga Mage

Level 13

*Hastened*

*Nostrum*

Power:

19

(13+6+1)

Defense:

0

Health:

18/18

(5+12+1)

Ether:

1/18

(5+12+1)

Gold:

54

Equipment:

Dragon's Wrath (WP:6), Gaudy Cloak (Max. Health +1, Max. Ether +1; bodywear)

Inventory:

Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Dragon's Heart (WP: 15,

wind

- and

fire

-elemental, longsword), Opal (

Ice

), Topaz (

Lightning

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Tonic, Nostrum, Venom, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Bomb XX, Bedroll, Bone, Mythril Shard (1/4 of a Mythril)

Thalion Dwinlas (-obelix-)

213 years old male elf Mage

Level 4

Power:

14

(4+10)

Defense: 1

Health:

8/8

(5+3)

Ether:

8/8

(5+3)

Gold:

4

Equipment:

Shiny Dagger (WP:10),

Leather Cap (SP:1, headwear)

Inventory:

Dagger (WP:3), Ruby (

Fire

), 2 Potions, Fire Bomb, Bedroll

Thothwick (Professor Flitwick)

44 years old Metasimian Black Knight

Level 19½

*Damage Undead*

*Immune to Stunned*

*Lucky*

*Blessed*

Power

: 29

(19+10)

(27 for ranged attacks

(19+8)

)

Defence

: 4

Health

: 34/34

(7+18+9)

Gold

: 200

Equipment

: Sabre (WP:10), Cultist's Hat (regular attacks do damage to undead), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect)

Inventory

: Shuriken (WP:8), Bedroll, Telescope

William Harkenshire (VolcanicPanik)

Unknown years old male human Ranger

Level 15½

*Hastened*

Power:

20

(15+5)

(21 from the front row

(15+5+1)

)

Health:

20/20

(6+14)

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Repeating Crossbow (WP:5, unupgradeable;

fire

-elemental, permanent

hastened

), Amulet of the Elven Horse Rider (Power +1 on the front row, doubles movement)

Inventory:

Hand Cannon (WP: 5;

lightning

- and

wood

-elemental), Wave Sword (WP:11, inflicts cursed-effect), Croise Crossbow (WP:11), Lion Knight Shield (SP:4, unsuitable), Pauldrons (SP +2, suitable to knights, dragoons and skirmishers; accessory), Chimera Armor (+2 SP, +2 Health, unsuitable; bodywear), Sapphire (

Wind

), Remedy, Venom, Mead, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Water Bomb, Elven Bomb, Bomb XX, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, Shovel, Pickaxe, Skeleton Decoy

Sküld (NPC, controlled by darkdragon)

7 years old female nôrn Altar Girl

Level 6

Power:

8

(6+2)

Health:

7/7

(2+5)

Ether:

15/15

(10+5)

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Silk Fan (WP:2,

wind

-elemental, fan)

Inventory:

Scroll of Sealing

[Scubacarrot]

Guts tried his best to impersonate his best cultist:

"Don't worry, not here to stay, just passing through. Zoot's wisdom to you, and all that. We're looking for this kid named Shaun, who may or may not have passed through here, we need him... for some rituals, obviously. You know, sacrifices, whatever it is we do. Seen him?"

Guts continued:

"Our... master commanded that! See here, this guy." Guts pats on Hybros's back. "He is our grand master, we are just his acolytes. Doesn't he uhh, look delightfully evil? Zoot rules, and all that!"

[Wedge09]

Alexander don't like the place and not even the skeleton woman and therefore remains silent and leave the other heroes to talk with the skeleton.

In the meantime he prepare for the possible battle.

Edited October 24, 2012 by Wedge09

[Flare]

Benji rolls his eyes at Guts' stupidity and quietly gasps... "Sycamore...?"

[Sandy]

Guts tried his best to impersonate his best cultist:

"Don't worry, not here to stay, just passing through. Zoot's wisdom to you, and all that. We're looking for this kid named Shaun, who may or may not have passed through here, we need him... for some rituals, obviously. You know, sacrifices, whatever it is we do. Seen him?"

Guts continued:

"Our... master commanded that! See here, this guy." Guts pats on Hybros's back. "He is our grand master, we are just his acolytes. Doesn't he uhh, look delightfully evil? Zoot rules, and all that!"

The skeleton cackles.

"Forgive my incredulousness, but you lot do not strike me as Zootists. But this temple does not discriminate anyone who wants to join its congregation. We need all the... able bodies we can get if we want to take over Eubric. What do you say, Grand Master? Shall we combine our flocks? Of course it would mean turning you all undead, but that's a small price to pay for fulfilling Zoot's desires, is it not?"

"As for this boy you seek, I do have some children in my flock. Their names are inconsequential now, though. Speaking of names, forgive my manners for not introducing myself. I am Sycamore Ziegfried, the First Disciple of Abraxas and the head necromancer of this temple. Zoot Shall Rise!"

The intimidated Sküld takes Nerwen by the hand.

"Umm, Miss Nerwen? What's an 'undead'?"

[Flare]

Benji speaks up before the idiot Guts gets a chance: "What would the benefits of becoming undead be?" "Not that I'm interested, of course." Benji adds gruffly.