Heroica RPG - Quest #48: Death's Homecoming

[Capt.JohnPaul]

Ok, we each use 3 ether to heal the party? (Sorry, I'm more of a fighter, so I don't really need as much ether.)

[Dannylonglegs]

Ok, we each use 3 ether to heal the party? (Sorry, I'm more of a fighter, so I don't really need as much ether.)

Well, If you're willing to heal most of the party, I suppose I use more ether than you. We can split it your way, you expending 4 and me expending 2. Fair?" (Yes, that's final )

Edited November 4, 2012 by Dannylonglegs

[Jedi master Brick]

"I would love an explanation, make it quick though. I want to kill Rhodus, or at least downsize his ego."

[Dannylonglegs]

"Also, Punii, if you have it in you, more jellies would be good about now." stated Sylph hopefully.

[Endgame]

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: 20/22 (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: 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 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)

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 *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: 35/35

Ether: 11/15

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 has finally *wheeze* ended..."

Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist

Jellies: Green x2, Blue x1, Red x1

"Okay.

Basically, I was in the infirmary. Your rally slaughter and Rhodus relocated execution got down the grapevine pretty quick. We figured that it'd be in the Commerz bank (because Rhodus is one sadistic megablock). We got Hal's attention and we snuck through Luosh to the Commerz Bank. nobody was really around at the time, probably because they didn't want to get near you guys. Hal peeked through the doorway and saw the torture thing go on, so we made a plan. We'd dig under the bank, and chip through this tile floor. Hal, when he saw us about to surface, would burst around the corner and ambush Rhodus to distract him. We'd free Punii, and he'd blow through the ropes and free you fellows.

Now, this was possible because we found your gear. Rhodus put it where you could never find it: he buried it underneath the floor while you were knocked out. it was fairly smart at the time, but he didn't take treacherous Proggs into the equation."

Edited November 4, 2012 by Endgame

[Capt.JohnPaul]

Ok, Final: Sylph uses 2 ether, I use 4.

[Fugazi]

Galen thanks Alexander and Sylph for restoring the party's health.

"Good to see you again, Hal, Toxiproggs. You came in the nick of time, I'm not sure any of us could have lasted much longer. What brought you here? How did you figure out that we were in dire straits?"

[Endgame]

Punii, invigorated by his rescue, manages to create 1 of each jelly. Also, refer above for the spiel.

Edited November 4, 2012 by Endgame

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Ahh. quite the explanation. Do you know this bank's layout? Where would Ayla be held most likely?"

[Dannylonglegs]

"Good question Alex. Also, how are things going outside the bank. How much is known about our efforts?"

[Endgame]

"No idea."

"The top floor Rhodus was talking about *wheeze* can only be accessed through tat hallway."

Punii signals to a door marked Employees Only. Now was not the time to be polite and respect the sign though.

The toxiproggs look over Hal's spasming body, concerned.

"You guys go. Hal must have had some sort of allergic reaction to Rhodus' insanity gas. We'll see what we can do for the poor guy.

The other 1,400 Proggs are on fairly high guard. Eidolon and Aquos will go batty if they hear their beloved little brother has died."

Edited November 4, 2012 by Endgame

[Fugazi]

"Um... You're sure you don't want to tag along, Punii? We might need your alchemist skills when we find Rhodus."

[Dannylonglegs]

"Alright. Everyone get ready." stated Sylph. "Let's go."

"Um... You're sure you don't want to tag along, Punii? We might need your alchemist skills when we find Rhodus."

"Yes, Punii, you'd be a great asset, not to mention you know your way around better than we."

[Endgame]

QM Note: Punii is coming with you, the last mugshot is supposed to be the Toxiproggs. Once again, it is a phenomenon known as copy+pasting. ;blush:

[Jedi master Brick]

"Well what are we waiting for, time to fight Rhodus."

[Endgame]

Punii leads the party through the hallway. Before reaching the staircase that'd take them to their encounter with Rhodus, they come across a large vault door.

The sound of dozens of fists banging on the door's back and cries for help can be heard behind the door. Punii makes out, in particular, a single voice...

"Help! Somebody, please!"

"A-a-a-a-*wheeze* AYLA?!"

[Dannylonglegs]

"Why don't we open this door?" Suggested Sylph. "Punii, do you know the combo, or will we have to guess? If the latter, let's try 'PROGG.'"

Edited November 4, 2012 by Dannylonglegs

[Endgame]

"Rhodus crammed me, and most of the people who were living in the commoner's quarter, in here. I've only been in here for a few hours, but it turns out he has been periodically snacking on his prisoners...

The party hears cries of starvation from inside.

"The vault combo used to be CMERZ, but Rhodus must've changed it."

Sylph turns the tumblers to read "PROGG" then spins the wheel, but to no avail. The sturdy vault door remains sealed tight. Sylph can hear Ayla pressing her ear against the vault door.

"I can hear the tumblers from here, so I can confirm or deny which letters are correct and which aren't when you turn the wheel. None of the letters you just keyed in were right."

Edited November 4, 2012 by Endgame

[Dannylonglegs]

"How about SNACK"

"And if that fails, DEATH and BLEED"

Edited November 4, 2012 by Dannylonglegs

[Endgame]

"Hmm...

SNACK has 2 right letters, DEATH has 2 right letters, BLEED has 1 right letter.

I can only figure out the letters themselves, not placement, by-the-by."

Edited November 4, 2012 by Endgame

[Dannylonglegs]

"A is right, as is D, I presume."

[Endgame]

"That would seem to be the case, yes."

[Dannylonglegs]

"Let's test 'Mandy.'"

[Endgame]

"2 right letters."

[Dannylonglegs]

"The word will not contain 'P, R, O, G, E, T, H, L, B, N, Y or M."

"FADIS"

"followed by CFISV and JKUWX"

Edited November 4, 2012 by Dannylonglegs