Heroica RPG - Quest #48: Death's Homecoming

[Fugazi]

Galen swallowed and spoke.

"It makes sense for the lowest levels to take this particular hit. I'm volunteering. Besides, I do have some shielding."

[Dannylonglegs]

"Alright." Stated Sylph calmly. "I think Galen could be right. If he, Lycan, and Alex took the hit, they would be at 12, 4, and 20 respectively. We could then have Lycan take a big hit or one with a lasting damage. Sorry Lycan. Other thoughts: why do we still have SP? Are we facing an illusion or an Hallucination? It wouldn't be the first time this Prince has used such under-clawed tactics. But let's play his game. everyone remain calm and think clearly."

"Mister Death Progg sir, we have come to a decision, I believe. We nominate Lycan, Galen, and Alex (the eager werewolf, the turbaned Katana wielder (who stashed his gold really well) and the paladin in shining armour.)"

Edited November 4, 2012 by Dannylonglegs

[Endgame]

Rhodus pulls his tail back and jabs the three nominated heroes. His tail hit's Galen's stomach, knocking the wind out of him. Lycan gets hit squarely in the jaw, nearly knocking some teeth out. Alexander takes minimal damage armed by his faith.

The Party:

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

unknown age, unknown race Druid

Level 17.5

Power: 25 (17+7+1)

Defense: 0

Health: 33/33c(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, 1 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic x2, Grand Tonic, Remedy, 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: 12/23 (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 the wearer kills, 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) *Encouraged!*

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

Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder) *Encouraged!*

Level 10 Rogue *Immune to weakened*

Power: 21

Health: 4/14

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

Equipment: Sword of the Croise (WP: 9 *envenomed!*), 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), Warhammer (WP:4), Fire Bomb, Grand Potion, Deadly Venom x2, Venom x3, Mead

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

Level 15.5 Paladin, 20 year old elf male

Power: 23

Defense: 13

Health: 33/35

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, Mead

"It's a trap!"

Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist

Jellies: Green x2, Blue x1

3 is rolled: Piercing Jab (13 damage disregarding SP)

"Who wants to take this one?"

Rounds Survived: 1/9

[TheBoyWonder]

"Give me your worst foul beast."

[Fugazi]

Galen waited out until he could breathe more or less normally.

"This is not a very strong attack, I suggest we 'save' Lycan to absorb a more powerful blow later on -- with all due respect, Lycan. And I just noticed Alexander's impressive defence -- he will probably outlast us all!"

[Dannylonglegs]

"Give me your worst foul beast."

"No, It's my turn." Sylph calmly replied. "I have no SP and after taking this hit, I can still take any but the first one, which I am, sadly, saving for you. Alex, you may be our sole survivor. Do not lose faith."

[Jedi master Brick]

"lycan, are you sure you want to take the hit? I do not wish to see a hero fall to this arrogant prick's sadistic game."

[Dannylonglegs]

"lycan, are you sure you want to take the hit? I do not wish to see a hero fall to this arrogant prick's sadistic game."

"No, I will take this hit. Lycan will be saved for later."

[TheBoyWonder]

"As you be it. If you were anyone but a Druid, I wouldnt accept it.

[Endgame]

Snapping his good hand, Rhodus conjures an icicle that he plucks from the ceiling.Holding the icy makeshift blade, he plunges it into Sylph's head. Sylph manages to restrain himself to no more then a grunt of pain, but still spits out blood.

The Party:

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

unknown age, unknown race Druid

Level 17.5

Power: 25 (17+7+1)

Defense: 0

Health: 20/33c(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, 1 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic x2, Grand Tonic, Remedy, 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: 12/23 (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 the wearer kills, 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) *Encouraged!*

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

Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder) *Encouraged!*

Level 10 Rogue *Immune to weakened*

Power: 21

Health: 4/14

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

Equipment: Sword of the Croise (WP: 9 *envenomed!*), 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), Warhammer (WP:4), Fire Bomb, Grand Potion, Deadly Venom x2, Venom x3, Mead

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

Level 15.5 Paladin, 20 year old elf male

Power: 23

Defense: 13

Health: 33/35

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, Mead

"It's a trap!"

Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist

Jellies: Green x2, Blue x1

4 is rolled: Conserve Energy

"I'm going to save up my strength a little bit for this next one."

Rounds Survived: 2/9

1 and 2 is rolled: Giant Punch Double Punch

"Doesn't essentially choosing your comrades for execution feel grand?

Rounds Survived: 2/9

[Dannylonglegs]

"As you be it. If you were anyone but a Druid, I wouldnt accept it.

"Thank you. I hold great respect for you and would not let us waste your life on such a meager attack."

[Endgame]

"This is all truly heart-warming, but make up your minds. I need to relieve a little stress, and you people make good punching-bags."

[Dannylonglegs]

(OoC: the last one should say 3/9)

[TheBoyWonder]

I'll take the biggest, Johon and Alex should take the other, Alex wouldn't be damaged because of his armor.

[Endgame]

(OoC: the last one should say 3/9)

Not quite.

>Rhodus decides to use his jab frenzy

>Pulls off attack

>Round passes

>Rhodus decides to conserve energy

>Round passes

>Rhodus decides to use a giant and double punch

>Hasn't attacked yet, so the round has not yet passed.

[TheBoyWonder]

"Come on Sylph."

[Dannylonglegs]

I'll take the biggest, Johon and Alex should take the other, Alex wouldn't be damaged because of his armor.

"That's exactly what I was thinking. Good bye for now my brave comrade. We shall meet again."

"Progg, Lycan will take the big hit, and Alex and Johon (The strong guy) will take the double punch."

Not quite.

>Rhodus decides to use his jab frenzy

>Pulls off attack

>Round passes

>Rhodus decides to conserve energy

>Round passes

>Rhodus decides to use a giant and double punch

>Hasn't attacked yet, so the round has not yet passed.

(OoC: Jeez, you're right, sorry about that )

[Fugazi]

"Can't Lycan take all the hits in this round?"

[Jedi master Brick]

"After this round we will be a third of the way through this disgusting game. Good luck brave Lycan, hopefully the Death Prat won't hurt you too hard"

[TheBoyWonder]

"Good Luck. Alex, it's all up to you."

[Dannylonglegs]

"Can't Lycan take all the hits in this round?"

"Not all, but he might be able to take one of the double hits, though I doubt it."

[Fugazi]

Not quite.

>Rhodus decides to use his jab frenzy

>Pulls off attack

>Round passes

>Rhodus decides to conserve energy

>Round passes

>Rhodus decides to use a giant and double punch

>Hasn't attacked yet, so the round has not yet passed.

What about the piercing jab?

[Endgame]

"I know who Johon is. I killed the bastard's parents 800 years ago. Have you been paying attention to our conversation?

You're not exactly in a position to quip, anyway."

Rhodus pulls back his stalagmite fist. With the force of an avalanche he unleashes a devastating Haymaker on Lycan. Most buildings would've crumbled against such a pugilistic punch, but due to Ayla being filthy rich, the pillar Lycan was tied to merely breaks in half. An unconscious Lycan is thrown across the tiled floor. Rhodus throws 2 lesser punches at Johon and Alexander. The punch hits Johon in the gut, while Alex seems to be impervious. Rhodus curses.

The Party:

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

unknown age, unknown race Druid

Level 17.5

Power: 25 (17+7+1)

Defense: 0

Health: 20/33c(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, 1 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic x2, Grand Tonic, Remedy, 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: 12/23 (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: 27/33 (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 the wearer kills, 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) *Encouraged!*

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

Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder) *Knocked Out*

Level 10 Rogue *Immune to weakened*

Power: 21

Health: 0/14

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

Equipment: Sword of the Croise (WP: 9 *envenomed!*), 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), Warhammer (WP:4), Fire Bomb, Grand Potion, Deadly Venom x2, Venom x3, Mead

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

Level 15.5 Paladin, 20 year old elf male

Power: 23

Defense: 13

Health: 33/35

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, Mead

"It's a trap!"

Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist

Jellies: Green x2, Blue x1

1 is rolled: Giant Punch

"I'm finding this thoroughly enjoyable. How about you?"

Rounds Survived: 4/9

QM Note: Galen was right, I forgot about the piercing jab completely.

Edited November 4, 2012 by Endgame

[TheBoyWonder]

"If I don't make it, give my possessions to Lupus, my son."

[Endgame]

"Silence, Lycanthrope, you're supposed to be unconscious! I'll swallow you when this little game is over."

Edited November 4, 2012 by Endgame