Heroica RPG - Quest #48: Death's Homecoming

[Dannylonglegs]

"I can only mix jellies in the thick of battle. Must be a defense mechanism..."

QM Note: I'll move the quest on soon, got to build the next set.

"Ah, I see." stated Sylph. "That's a shame. You are a very powerful addition to our team young one. I thank you for your assistance."

(OoC: take your time.)

OOC: I should have two meads, I bought one at the Market Place before I came."

"Sylph," Alexandre says in a friendly voice," Are you sure the loot is fair? I got quite a sum, and I didn't do a thing... I'm not complaining, and I'll greatly take it, though."

"We will be visiting the market once we free Arya. There will be consumables there, and you will need them. Welcome to the team."

Edited November 3, 2012 by Dannylonglegs

[Endgame]

"Ayla. *wheeze* her name is Ayla."

Punii seems a tiny bit irked about you mispronouncing his adoptive mother's name...

[Dannylonglegs]

"Ayla. *wheeze* her name is Ayla."

Punii seems a tiny bit irked about you mispronouncing his adoptive mother's name...

"Sorry. Ayla. I'm not that good with names." Stated Sylph earnestly, masking the fact that he hadn't cared enough to remember her actual name.

(OoC: It's not often that I give an accurate depiction of what's actually going on inside Sylph's brain. He is a magnificent liar, so don't let Punii know that he actually doesn't care. )

Edited November 3, 2012 by Dannylonglegs

[Endgame]

Being careful to step over the dead, crippled, and disfigured Proggs, the party proceeds to the Commerz Bank. Squeezing through a gap in the bleachers, Punii leads them down a twisty path. They soon find themselves outside the Commerz Bank.

What will the party do?

[TheBoyWonder]

Let's smash the door.

[Endgame]

QM Note: How, exactly, will you smash the door down?

[TheBoyWonder]

I'll bodyslam it (7 foot werewolf) and if that doesn't work, I hit the hinges with my sword.

[Endgame]

Lycan runs, roaring like a madman (madwolf, rather) and slams his hairy body into the door. He slumps down lamely, his attempt a fialure. he pulls out a sword and swings at the hinges. Th sword bounces off, and Lycan notices there is an ethereal ice coating the hinges.

Edited November 3, 2012 by Endgame

[Dannylonglegs]

"Well, we could revisit the Toxiproggs and get them to dig us in." suggested Sylph unconvinced. "Or..." Sylph said, thinking "Elgar, you're a spellcaster, right? Why don't you use your ability to make a hole in the wall."

Edited November 3, 2012 by Dannylonglegs

[TheBoyWonder]

If its got a magical shield over the door hinges, I imagine the walls do too and I really don't want to be standing here if the evokers spell backfires.

[Dannylonglegs]

If its got a magical shield over the door hinges, I imagine the walls do too and I really don't want to be standing here if the evokers spell backfires.

"I doubt it'll backfire. More likely it'll just fail. Even if it does, I'm a druid and we've got a paladin so all ailments can be cured. It's up for Elgar to decide."

[Endgame]

Elgar attempts to lightning a hole through the wall, but it is to no avail. Putting his hand on the wall, Sylph can tell the entire building was coated in a thin layer of ethereal ice.

The nearby fountain gurgles...

Edited November 3, 2012 by Endgame

[TheBoyWonder]

That's it. Ice is colder than water. If we can direct the water from the fountain at the walls, it should melt the ice.

[Endgame]

Hearing Lycan's proclamation, Punii gets on the fountain's edge and looks at his reflection. What he sees is a small yellow creature covered in dirt and dust.

"I really should *wheeze* take a bath, but probably not in here..."

[Dannylonglegs]

Sylph inspects the Fountain.

[Endgame]

Looking over Punii, Sylph sees the water feeds into some tubes that seem to feed underneath the Commerz Bank.

[Dannylonglegs]

Looking over Punii, Sylph sees the water feeds into some tubes that seem to feed underneath the Commerz Bank.

"Ah, as I suspected." States Sylph. "Who's small and knows how to swim?" Sylph looks at Punii. "Punii, do you think you'd be able to hold your breath long enough to get through these tubes and break through to the bank?"

[TheBoyWonder]

Why be so complicated? Does anyone in the party have an aquamarine? If so give it to elgar, and he can put more water down the pipes, flooding the bank, and hopefully stopping the magical shield.

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"That's a great idea! If it doesn't work, we always have the magic approach, not to mention my fire bomb may be able to do something. Or maybe my Armor Piercing Sword could cut through the magical ice shield thing."

[Endgame]

"Huh. I'm pretty sure those tubes lead to a giant basin of water. Ayla had that *cough* thing installed because people would throw gold in there and we *wheeze* wanted to reap the benefits.

And now, flooding the bank probably isn't a *wheeze* good idea! First of all, I live there. Second, that'll alert Rhodus. Third, what if Ayla is down there and she got hurt?

With that little *wheeze* rant aside (sorry ) shall I head down the tubes?"

Edited November 4, 2012 by Endgame

[Dannylonglegs]

"Huh. I'm pretty sure those tubes lead to a giant basin of water. Ayla had that *cough* thing installed because people would throw gold in there and we *wheeze* wanted to reap the benefits.

And now, flooding the bank probably isn't a *wheeze* good idea! First of all, I live there. Second, that'll alert Rhodus. Third, what if Ayla is down there and she got hurt?

With that little *wheeze* rant aside (sorry ) shall I head down the tubes?"

"Yes, perfect, and unlock the door from the inside."

[Fugazi]

"This sounds like a plan."

Galen eyes Punii.

"Don't... um, take any unnecessary risks, okay?"

While Punii tries to infiltrate the bank, Galen moves to a window and has a look inside. He tries to spot the basin of water Punii mentioned earlier, as well as any living beings.

[Capt.JohnPaul]

Alexandre drinks a mead.

[Endgame]

"Here *wheeze* I gowwwwyrrhghghghghghuuurglelelelleleghgh..."

Punii leaps into the Fountain. At first his jump appears graceful, but he is suddenly sucked down the drain. Minutes pass. The party twiddles their thumbs and paces nervously, wondering what fate may befall the little yellow chap. Galen, his eyes on the window, suddenly sees a door creak open... and a soaked Punii slips in! He scurries across the tiled floor and heads to the door... where he detonates a bomb, blasting the door off. The charred door falls over, and a triumphant Punii stands behind it.

"Backside of the door *wheeze* was iced over too, so I blew it up.

We should probably prepare before we head deeper *cough* into the bank..."

The Party:

Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!*

unknown age, unknown race Druid

Level 17.5

Power: 25 (17+7+1)

Defense: 0

Health: 26/33c(9+16+7+1)

Ether: 22/22 (5+16+1)

Gold: 234

Equipment: Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills), Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), Helmet (Max. health +1)

Inventory: Mockthril Rod (WP:7), Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Confusion, 2 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic x2, Grand Tonic, Remedy, Smelling Salts, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 3 Water Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, Floral Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, 8 Bones, Signet Ring, Saber Teeth, Decaying Venom, Journal of The Bleeding, Sword Fragment (1)

Galen Woodward (Fugazi)

36 year old male human Rogue

Level 13

Power: 21 (12+8)

Defense: 2 (+2)

Health: 23/23 (7+12+4)

Gold: 642

Equipment: Black Katana (WP:8), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Rangers and Rogues, +1 SP +4 Health), Leather Armour (SP:1)

Inventory: Fauxthril Shuriken (WP:5, ranged), Throwing Dagger (WP:4, ranged), Bedroll, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX, Grand Potion x4, Remedy x3, Nostrum x2, Mead x2, Fire Bomb, Deadly Venom, Decaying Venom x2 Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable) Mead

Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts)

25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider

Level: 19.5

Power: 27 (18+8+0)

Health: 33/33 (18+8+1+7+0)

Shield Power: (1 + 5)

Ether: ~/0

Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed*), *Natural Respite*

Negative effects: (none)

Gold: 557 (186G(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M)

Equipment: Dog Statuette - (suitable for anyone, SP: 1, once named (Rover), speaking the name summons a dog almost certainly to tag along on madcap adventures and make snippy comments.), Sword of Decay (WP:8)(once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians.) Hide of The Bleeding (Backwear, restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy killed, suitable for anyone)

Heavy Armour – SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights.

Extra Artefacts: Helmet (+1 max health), Blessed Amulet – Protects from cursed-effect.

Extra Weapons: Greatsword (WP:3), Meteor Blade (WP:8, Light elemental), Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether Suitable for clerics and mages)

Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1)

Consumables: Potion (3), Grand Potion (2), Venom, Ice Bomb (1), Phoenix Essence (1), Mead (1)

Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1)

Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (2), Scroll of Confusion (1)

Quest items: (None)

Elgar Gligin (played by Jedi master Brick)

Level 18 Evoker

Power: 29

Defense: 0

Health: 26/26

Ether: 18/18

Gold: 400

Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11)

Inventory: Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald,SapphireTopaz ,3 Venoms, Spade,Pickaxe,3 Potions, Trickster's Mask of the Elf(Accessory, Changes user's appearance into an Elf),Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the badly poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether) ,Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable), Needlessly Large Rod (Non-Artifact Item, Curses a random enemy. Usuable once per battle.) Does not prevent free hits. Grand Potion x3, Grand Tonic x3, Mead

Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder)

Level 10 Rogue *Immune to weakened*

Power: 21

Health: 14/14

Gold: 323 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal)

Equipment: Sword of the Croise (WP: 9), Pugillist Gloves^{(Power +2, protects from weakened)}, Sylvania's Cowl^{(grants Animal Talk to Wearer)}

Inventory: Bedroll, Staff of The Frog Paladin (WP:6, ^{1/6 chance of Amphibianocs Blessing (protects from damage)}), Throwing Dagger (WP6 *Envenomed!*), Warhammer (WP:4), Fire Bomb, Grand Potion, Deadly Venom x2, Venom x4, Mead

Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul) *Encouraged!*

Level 15.5 Paladin, 20 year old elf male

Power: 23

Defense: 13

Health: 35/35

Ether: 15/15

Gold: 100

Equipment: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 8; ignores SP), Cross Heater Shield (SP: 10) (Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; suitable for Knights and Barbarians)

Inventory: Potions (4), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Tonic x2, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Potion, Remedy, Grand Tonic

"Boom-bassa-boom."

Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist

Jellies: Green x2, Blue x1

Edited November 4, 2012 by Endgame

[Dannylonglegs]

(OoC: Am I still hastened and lucky? That'd be nice, but you don't have to let me be that 2 times in a row. If not, I'll smell the smelling salts.)

"Good work Punii!" exclaimed Sylph. "Alright everybody get prepared!" Sylph drank a potion.

Edited November 4, 2012 by Dannylonglegs