Heroica RPG - Quest #48: Death's Homecoming

[Fugazi]

The Regret? You seek audience with him? He may be my boss, but as far as everyone is concerned he pretty much has an agenda of his own. Whatever matters he chooses to attend to is unbeknownst to essentially all Proggs. If you expect a favor from him, I wouldn't be so hopeful. I've spent enough time around that enigma to know his assistance doesn't come with a hefty price... His powers are not a service, nor a resource for someone to use. Not even he particularly enjoys breaching the line between life and death...

"I didn't expect him to freely collaborate. We will find him and fight him, and I will ask him this favour in exchange of a swift and merciful death. The Regret is a danger to Uland, he can't be allowed to live and take over when Eidolon is dead."

[Dannylonglegs]

As if on cue, The Suffering draws in a labored breath, and exhales it as low chuckling.

"Heh heh... Hide behind a god all you like, we shall see who proves superior while on the battlefield. Eidolon is expecting you, heores... and you don't keep an emperor waiting!

QM Note: Fugazi is indeed correct, I sprinkled a full set of Nostrums/Smelling Salts/Meads (one of each) in this wave. Adjust/Distribute accordingly!

"Indeed, we will. Well, you won't, but I digress. Alex, you get the Nostrum, Johon, you can have the Smelling Salts, Since Gale gave Hal a Mead and Rome, you can have the other Mead. Alex, you can also have one of my Smelling Salts. Now that the loot's distributed, Let me get the uses straight.

Galen: Galen uses a Mead, Nostrum, and Smelling Salts. Applies Deadly Venom to Wrench.

Rome: Soma (consider taking Mead.)

Hal: Mead

Alex: deadly venom, tonic, and mead. (Consider taking my Smelling Salts, the Nostrum, and another Tonic.)

Elgar:

Johon: Consider using Dragon Scale and Smelling Salts

Sylph: Smelling Salts, Elgar's Grand-Tonic, Crumbling Poison

"Oh, And I suppose I'll take the Sword Fragment and the paper-work. Rome, Why don't you take the Hide. "

Edited March 4, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Thanks, let's hope this nostrum actually works."

Final actions: Alexandre uses mead, deadly venom, 2 tonics, nostrum and smelling salts.

[TheBoyWonder]

Romulus then downs a mead.

Rome, after drinking the Mead, equips the hide in place of the hood

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[Fugazi]

"Oh, And I suppose I'll take the Sword Fragment and the paper-work. "

"Paperwork? Ah yes, the Suffering's journal. Would it be more polite to wait until he's dead before we read that, or can we already have a quick peek?"

[Dannylonglegs]

"Paperwork? Ah yes, the Suffering's journal. Would it be more polite to wait until he's dead before we read that, or can we already have a quick peek?"

"Why don't we just end his life now." Spoke Sylph, looking at the suffering mass. "I'll do it, I just want to know if we're finished with him."

Edited March 4, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Fugazi]

"Yes let's do it, as he said we can't keep an emperor waiting."

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Yes, let's end this pitiful abomination they call a creature. Shall I do it? Maybe the hit will give me 1 more gold."

[Dannylonglegs]

"Yes, let's end this pitiful abomination they call a creature. Shall I do it? Maybe the hit will give me 1 more gold."

"I doubt it would. he's dead already, but he's still breathing. I'll end his suffering... Allow him..." Started Sylph as he pulled back the string of his bow and released an arrow into the scull of the beast. "The peace of a soldier."

Edited March 4, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Endgame]

QM Note: I'll allow B&P to decide any actions he may want to take.

The Party:

Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* *Hastened!*

unknown age, unknown race Druid

Level 21

Power: 29 (21+7+1)

Defense: 0

Health: 37/37c(21+17+7+1)

Ether: 23/24 (5+16+1)

Gold: 162

Equipment: Shrapnel Bow (WP: 9 *Crumbling!*, Bow. Every successful hit drops the target's SP by 1) , Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), 20-20 glasses (headwear, +1 turn of effect for scrolls)

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, Venom, Smoke Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs,Ice Bomb, 3 Water Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, Floral Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, 6 Bones, Signet Ring, Saber Teeth, Journal of The Bleeding, Sword Fragment (1), Smelling Salts, Helmet (Max. health +1), Quartz, Tale of the Invincible King, Psych Documents, Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills), Journal of The Wound, Sword Fragment (2), Emerald, Trial Brew

Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider

Level: 22

Power: 34 (22+8+4)

Health: 36/39 (22+8+1+7+0)

Shield Power: (5)

Ether: ~/0

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

Negative effects: (none)

Gold: 1416 (186G(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M)

Equipment: 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.) Heavy Armour – SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights, Bravado Boots (1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle), Scarlet Hood (+4 to power, immunity to stunned)

Extra Artefacts: Helmet (+1 max health), Blessed Amulet – Protects from cursed-effect. 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.), Hide of The Bleeding (Backwear, restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone)

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 (6), Venom (2), Phoenix Essences (1), Trial Brew (1), Dragon Scale (Lucky and blessed effects upon consumption), Remedy

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 21 Evoker *Immune to Fragile!*

Power: 32

Defense: 6

Health: 31/31

Ether: 20/20

Gold: 376

Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11), Chainmail (SP: 2, Bodywear: half damage from Fire elemental enemies and double from Electric elemental enemies) Emerald Hood (SP: 4, headwear, protects from Fragile)

Inventory: Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, Opal, (Borrowed) Garnet, Venom x4, Spade,Pickaxe, 4 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. Usable once per battle.) Does not prevent free hits. Grand Potion x3, Grand Tonic, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sealing, Fireworks, Remedy, Tonic x4, Dualis Scepters (WP: 8, Club/Staff, Dual-striking), Tonic

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

Level 19.5 Paladin, 20 year old elf male

Power: 29

Defense: 13

Health: 39/39

Ether: 14/19

Gold: 169

Equipment: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 10 *Badly Poisoned!* ;ignores SP, +1 gold per successful strike), Cross Heater Shield (SP: 10) (Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; suitable for Knights and Barbarians), Dapper Hat (Headwear, wearer has a 1/6 chance of becoming encouraged at the start of each battle)

Inventory: Potions (5), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Tonic x2, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Potion, Grand Tonic, Scroll of Sealing, Elixir, Feather Duster of DOOM (WP: 1)

Lycan Romulus Dean (played by theBoyWonder)

Level 14.5 Rogue *Immune to weakened* *Immune to Stunned* *Blessed!* *Encouraged!*

Power: 34

Health: 16/18

Gold: 500 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal)

Equipment: Combrys (WP: 14, consecutive successful strikes raise Combry's WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes drop it to it's base WP), Hide of The Suffering ^{(Bodywear, Power +7 when under a negative status effect. Doesn't stack.)}, Pugilist Gloves^{(Power +2, protects from weakened)}

Inventory: Bedroll, Staff of The Frog Paladin (WP:6, ^{1/6 chance of Amphibianocs Blessing (protects from damage)}), Throwing Dagger (WP6), Deadly Venom, Venom x3, Sylvania's Cowl^{(grants Animal Talk to Wearer)}, Garnet, Potion, Scarlet Hood ^{(Headwear, Power +4, Protects from Stunned)}

Galen Woodward (Fugazi) *Lucky!* *Encouraged!* *Hastened!*

36 year old male human Rogue

Level 17

Power: 27 (17+10)

Defense: 1 (+1)

Health: 27/27 (7+15+4)

Gold: 2708

Equipment: Murkwood Thread (WP: 10), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Rangers and Rogues, +1 SP +4 Health), Stretchy Rubber Band (Accessory, returns thrown weapons immediately)

Inventory: Fauxthril Shuriken (WP:5, ranged), Throwing Dagger (WP:4, ranged), Bedroll, Venom x2, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX, Grand Potion x3, Fire Bomb, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10 *Badly Poisoned!*,retrievable), Black Katana (WP:8), Trial Brew, Goblin's Wrench (WP:10,retrievable), Cast, Leather Armour (SP:1), Hide of The Wound (+6 power to throwing weapons), Phoenix Essence, Smokebomb, Remedy, Potion

"Rhodus *wheeze* and Aquos are gone... only Eidolon is left..."

Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist

Jellies: Red x1, Green x1

"Regicide is about to occur... at its finest!"

Hal Bohrd, Luosh Guard Captain *Encouraged!*

Level 19

Power: 29

Defense: 3

Health: 36/36

Gold: 50

Equipment: Halberd (WP: 10) Luoshian Armor (SP: 3, Bodywear)

Inventory: Phoenix Essence, Potion

Rolls:

6: Charge! Does damage to the target equal to all conscious party member's WP added together. The special effects in the weapon (such as decay) are not transmitted.

5: Critical Hit: WPx3+Level

The party all chug consumables, knowing that their showdown with the maniacal monarch was nigh. Their weapons were drenched in venom and various enhancing substances coursing through their veins, they felt that they would atleast be able to last against Eidolon for a little bit... Though his power was undoubtedly huge. Sylph still felt the twinge of pain left by Eidolon's burns, the emperor reducing the druid into a smoldering heap in mere seconds. Sylph plunges an arrow into The Suffering, the arrow prvoing to be the fatal blow. The winged Progg was a solider, and didn't mince words... he deid content, knowing his master would surely tear the party to shreds. Another member of the Gladius Unit was slain, stripped of his hide and possessions. Now, only The Regret remained; though the heroes were unsure of the magnitude of poer the Progg weilded. The heroes take one last look at the giant room around them, the gargantuan room basically becoming a colloseum. Stepping over The Suffering and the dead bodies of his troops scattered about, the party forges into the next room. There, they find a face familiar to Alexandre...

Howard Dini The Great. The usually mighty ether-user's face lights up immediately at the sight of the heroes. Alexandre, in particular. He seemed to be stripped of all of his magical equipment, his trademark dual wands gone from his personage. His hands were bound behind him by chains, the bond attache to the pillar.

"Ah, Hal, Punii, heroes! And Alexandre, too! It is good to see you, my lad... though I'm afraid I and my manor is in a bit bigger of a pickle then last time."

"Mr. Dini, you're *wheeze* okay!"

"Dini, how long have you been there?'

""Okay" isn't the term I would use, yonug Punii, but I am alive, and thankful for it too! Get this: I, the great Howard Dini... have been bound to this pole for 24 hours stragiht! My stomach is quaking at this point! First, these detestable things rob me of my magic wands and tie me to this pole... Then, that giant flying one and his 2 brothers have the nerve to use my Ether Lab to imbue themselves with magical powers! What a mess this is..."

Edited March 5, 2013 by Endgame

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Sir Dini! Just a moment!" Alexandre attempts to cut the chains with his armor piercing sword. "Could you tell us anything that might be helpful for the last battle?"

[Jedi master Brick]

"Have you sustained any injuries? Where are the proggs and how do we get there?"

[Endgame]

Dini's chains are sliced clean in half by Alexandre's armor-piercing sword; any other blade would've never sufficed, just harmlessly pinging off of the bonds. Dini stretches and pinwheels his arms, trying to get the blood flowing in them.

"Just a few cuts and bruises. No permanent injuries to speak of - though, I am positively famished. Here is hoping they didn't raid my pantry, the shelled beasts...

As far as I am aware, the big one - Eidolon, I believe his name was - awaits you on the Bell Tower. The Bell Tower is the highest point in the manor, and the second highest in Luosh... considering the massive storm that is brewing, it is a rotten place for a battle. I'm willing to bet that winged cad is behind it, though. Heroes, Eidolon is no laughing matter. He imbued himself with the most magical power, being the eldest of the three brothers. The other two were basically stuck with Eidolon's table scraps. I'm sure he was a potent fighter, if he managed to do that to me even before he got his powers. Eidolon wields power like none other I have met. He is no laughing matter, heroes, for even he outmatched my greatness on the battle field!

The Bell Tower is quite easy to get to... just head straight. Eidolon is waiting for you, heroes... Strike him down and clip his wings, for Luosh!"

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Well, here we go..." And Alexandre starts forward.

[Fugazi]

"Thank you for the advice, Mage. Keep safe, and we'll do our best to see that this Emperor's reign ends the day it has begun.

We're short on supplies, but I don't think that going back to the Town Hall for more is an option -- or is it?"

[Dannylonglegs]

"Going back to Town now would give Elliodynamussonionolodononon a chance to regroup and place even stronger defenses against our entry.... or worse: begin the invasion. We have to deal with him now before he does the smart thing. (Although honestly, from what we've seen of him, if given the choice between the smart thing and the stupid-sadistic thing, I doubt he'd ever do the smart thing.) Thank you Dini. If you know of anywhere in this castle where we could acquire any additional supplies, that'd be fantastic, but barring that, I fear we must bid thee adieu, and go forward to the Belfry."

Edited March 5, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[TheBoyWonder]

"Death goes to death."

Onwards.

[Jedi master Brick]

"May Ennoc guide us to victory. To victory or to death."

[Dannylonglegs]

"May Ennoc guide us to victory. To victory or to death."

"Not that I disapprove of your resolve, but more realistically, It'll be 'to victory or escape-with-our-lives.' I'll not let my party-members die here if it's at all avoidable."

[TheBoyWonder]

"Neither shall I. I've come close to death before. Far far closer than most. I'm not letting anyone else be at the gates of hades. "

[Fugazi]

"Elgar, this may not be the best moment to ask, but would you consider selling me your Wrench if you no longer use it?"

[Jedi master Brick]

"Elgar, this may not be the best moment to ask, but would you consider selling me your Wrench if you no longer use it?"

I would sell you the wrench for 125 gold.

[Fugazi]

I would sell you the wrench for 125 gold.

"It's a deal! This is the weapon I have used the most since Father Grogmas brought me the rubber band, and now I couldn't imagine fighting without it. Thank you!"

Galen hands Elgar 125 gold.

[Endgame]

The Party:

Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* *Hastened!*

unknown age, unknown race Druid

Level 21

Power: 29 (21+7+1)

Defense: 0

Health: 37/37c(21+17+7+1)

Ether: 23/24 (5+16+1)

Gold: 162

Equipment: Shrapnel Bow (WP: 9 *Crumbling!*, Bow. Every successful hit drops the target's SP by 1) , Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), 20-20 glasses (headwear, +1 turn of effect for scrolls)

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, Venom, Smoke Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs,Ice Bomb, 3 Water Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, Floral Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, 6 Bones, Signet Ring, Saber Teeth, Journal of The Bleeding, Sword Fragment (1), Smelling Salts, Helmet (Max. health +1), Quartz, Tale of the Invincible King, Psych Documents, Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills), Journal of The Wound, Sword Fragment (2), Emerald, Trial Brew

Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider

Level: 22

Power: 34 (22+8+4)

Health: 36/39 (22+8+1+7+0)

Shield Power: (5)

Ether: ~/0

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

Negative effects: (none)

Gold: 1416 (186G(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M)

Equipment: 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.) Heavy Armour – SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights, Bravado Boots (1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle), Scarlet Hood (+4 to power, immunity to stunned)

Extra Artefacts: Helmet (+1 max health), Blessed Amulet – Protects from cursed-effect. 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.), Hide of The Bleeding (Backwear, restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone)

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 (6), Venom (2), Phoenix Essences (1), Trial Brew (1), Dragon Scale (Lucky and blessed effects upon consumption), Remedy

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 21 Evoker *Immune to Fragile!*

Power: 32

Defense: 6

Health: 31/31

Ether: 20/20

Gold: 501

Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11), Chainmail (SP: 2, Bodywear: half damage from Fire elemental enemies and double from Electric elemental enemies) Emerald Hood (SP: 4, headwear, protects from Fragile)

Inventory: Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, Opal, (Borrowed) Garnet, Venom x4, Spade,Pickaxe, 4 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), Needlessly Large Rod (Non-Artifact Item, Curses a random enemy. Usable once per battle.) Does not prevent free hits. Grand Potion x3, Grand Tonic, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sealing, Fireworks, Remedy, Tonic x4, Dualis Scepters (WP: 8, Club/Staff, Dual-striking), Tonic

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

Level 19.5 Paladin, 20 year old elf male

Power: 29

Defense: 13

Health: 39/39

Ether: 14/19

Gold: 169

Equipment: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 10 *Badly Poisoned!* ;ignores SP, +1 gold per successful strike), Cross Heater Shield (SP: 10) (Mail of the Renegade Commander (SP: 3; Damage of all Free Hits is halved; suitable for Knights and Barbarians), Dapper Hat (Headwear, wearer has a 1/6 chance of becoming encouraged at the start of each battle)

Inventory: Potions (5), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Tonic x2, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Potion, Grand Tonic, Scroll of Sealing, Elixir, Feather Duster of DOOM (WP: 1)

Lycan Romulus Dean (played by theBoyWonder)

Level 14.5 Rogue *Immune to weakened* *Immune to Stunned* *Blessed!* *Encouraged!*

Power: 34

Health: 16/18

Gold: 500 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal)

Equipment: Combrys (WP: 14, consecutive successful strikes raise Combry's WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes drop it to it's base WP), Hide of The Suffering ^{(Bodywear, Power +7 when under a negative status effect. Doesn't stack.)}, Pugilist Gloves^{(Power +2, protects from weakened)}

Inventory: Bedroll, Staff of The Frog Paladin (WP:6, ^{1/6 chance of Amphibianocs Blessing (protects from damage)}), Throwing Dagger (WP6), Deadly Venom, Venom x3, Sylvania's Cowl^{(grants Animal Talk to Wearer)}, Garnet, Potion, Scarlet Hood ^{(Headwear, Power +4, Protects from Stunned)}

Galen Woodward (Fugazi) *Lucky!* *Encouraged!* *Hastened!*

36 year old male human Rogue

Level 17

Power: 27 (17+10)

Defense: 1 (+1)

Health: 27/27 (7+15+4)

Gold: 2583

Equipment: Murkwood Thread (WP: 10), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Rangers and Rogues, +1 SP +4 Health), Stretchy Rubber Band (Accessory, returns thrown weapons immediately)

Inventory: Fauxthril Shuriken (WP:5, ranged), Throwing Dagger (WP:4, ranged), Bedroll, Venom x2, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX, Grand Potion x3, Fire Bomb, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10 *Badly Poisoned!*,retrievable), Black Katana (WP:8), Trial Brew, Goblin's Wrench (WP:10,retrievable), Cast, Leather Armour (SP:1), Hide of The Wound (+6 power to throwing weapons), Phoenix Essence, Smokebomb, Remedy, Potion

"Rhodus *wheeze* and Aquos are gone... only Eidolon is left..."

Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist

Jellies: Red x1, Green x1

"Regicide is about to occur... at its finest!"

Hal Bohrd, Luosh Guard Captain *Encouraged!*

Level 19

Power: 29

Defense: 3

Health: 36/36

Gold: 50

Equipment: Halberd (WP: 10) Luoshian Armor (SP: 3, Bodywear)

Inventory: Phoenix Essence, Potion

Rolls:

6: Charge! Does damage to the target equal to all conscious party member's WP added together. The special effects in the weapon (such as decay) are not transmitted.

5: Critical Hit: WPx3+Level

Elliodynamussonionolodononon

Everyone in the room looks at Sylph, bewildered.

"What is this, I don't even..."

"I didn't know *wheeze* twisting the human tongue like that *cough* was possible..."

"Might impressive, lad!

No, unfortunately, I have nothing else to give you. Best of luck - bring that tyrant down for Luosh! Lest that beast's wrath consumes all of Olegaia..."

With Howard's parting words behind them, the party presses on to the only other door in the room. It was practically trembling on its hinges, rattling and rumbling. As soon as the party swings the door open, they immediately see why...

The storm that had bombarded them in the Mystrinitri woods had only intensified during their battle with the manor's defenses. The winds howl and roar, unrelenting gusts sweeping across the entire walkway. Frigid rain hamers down at an incredible rate, drenching the heroes as soon as they open the door. Thunder clapped over and over, lightning striking in the distance.

*achoo!* "Absolutely brilliant."

The long run through the rain the party had ahead of them only seemed to grow longer and longer and the party looked at it, the distance practically stretching before their very eyes.. Knowing what they must do, the party steps out into the heavy rain...

And make a mad dash for the other door.

Their every footstep is followed by a massive splash as they sprint to the other end of the battlements, none too eager to be out in the open longer then they had to. The party looks upwards as the run, marveling at the massive belltower towering over them. A massive black shadow seemed to be circling it, as if waiting for his prey... Suddenly, a bolt of red lightning burts from the lingering shadow, landing on the bridge. Part of the walkway crumbles from the massive jolt in an explosion of pebbles and debris, the heroes going too fast to hit the brakes. A gaping hole was left in the bridge, but the party, gaining momentum from the slick surface, decides to take a chance and tries to leap over the pit. They knew that a misstep could possibly be fatal at this height, but it was too late now... Eidolon had to be stopped. The party, in a dangerous leap of fate, clear the pit. Punii clings to Sylph's leg after the gigantic hop, unable to keep up at the pace the party needed to be going at. It seemed that the rest of their dash would be obstacle free, but they are clearly proven wrong when two giant harpoons bathed in electricity erupt from the overhead shadow. They plant themselves on the bridge, electrifying the nearby rain waters. In a split second decision the sprinting party evades, narrow dodging the electrified weapons of destruction. Having dodged all of the hazards in the path, the party doesn't other stopping when they reach the door, the seven men (and one progg runt) practically go tumbling through the doorway, landing in a pile.

There you go, parkour.

Panting and gasping for air after their frantic dash, the party gets to their feet, untangling themselves from the mess of a pile they had created. The room was a relatively simple one - hardly large enough to holde the eight warriors of Luosh, but plenty high enough to do cotnain them. The room ceemed to spiral upwards as far as the eye can see, the actual ceiling extending out of sight. It was a windowless room, and yet the party can still hear the poudning of the strom outside. The only thing in the room was a ladder, extendning all they way up to the top of the tower. It was there where all accounts were to be settled in this genocide, once and for all...

Hal seems a little melancholic, knwoing what foe they were about to face. He speaks pensively.

"You know.." he sighs. "I grew up in this town - one of my ancestors was the first to establish Luosh. He was the one who establish the Luoshian Guard. Over the generations, my family eventually deviated from the role of leading the guard, pursuing other careers... and after nearly a half-century, I was the first Bohrd to ever take up the mantle again. I swore to protect this city, and all who dwelt within. And yet, under my jurisdiction, this place has gotten as close to hell itself as a town possibly can. I am then guardian of this city... and yet, more then a thousand of those beats still run rampant in Luosh, terrorizing every single man, woman, and child. I cannot bear to even think of the deathcount this genocide has churned out..."

Hal grips his halberd a bit tighter, turning his gaze up the ladder.

"I am the sworn guardian of my city. I swear, I will do my damndest to save Luosh, even if it means my death. But... I would've never even handled the first wave of manor enemies without you heroes. We'd all still be cowering in the town hall, trying not to win this war but simply prolong our lives for an hour or two more. So for that, I want to thank you before this final battle. You've done everything within your power to end these bloodstained few weeks, heroes... and now, we finally have the chance. You've killed Rhodus and Aquos... now, only one more head of this virulent snake needs to be chopped off. Eidolon is going to die tonight - for Luosh!"

Hal raises his halberd into the air, practically shouting his last words. He loved this city more then practically everything, and it was clear he was willing to die for it. The heroes, invigorated by Hal's speech, ready themsleve sfor the impending onslaught of a battle that was just up this ladder... The final battle was upon the group. It was time to end this, once and for all!

QM Note: I'll give you a few hours to roleplay/B&P to decide what he is doing, and then I'll shove you up the ladder.

Edited March 6, 2013 by Endgame

[Dannylonglegs]

"Indeed." Stated Sylph as the rain coursed down his dampened grey cloak. Punii moved out of the puddle near his leg. "Even though we've only fought one fight together, and you're not a member of our organization, Hal, I count you among the best of us Heroes. Your desire to protect what you love whatever the cost speaks deeply to me. I myself am moved by that same river to do what I do. We'll repel this invasion and chop off its final head right now, and I've never had a party member die on me. Speaking of which, Galen, as a rogue, you don't need your smoke-bomb. Give it to Hal. Now all of us are capable of surviving if the others don't... And If one of us makes it out, there is hope for Luosh, and Uland, and the World."