Heroica RPG - Quest #48: Death's Homecoming

[Endgame]

"Up? No, silly! We're inside that big rock ridge the manor is leaning on! We're pretty much as ground level."

[Jedi master Brick]

"so, can you lead us inside?"

[Endgame]

"Well, us females aren't too great at digging, hon."

Suddenly, the Toxiprogg bursts in!

"Hiyaaaa!"

Seeing only 2 other Poggs in the room - Punii and the nurse, he looks around awkwardly. The Nurse giggles at the foolhardy display. His head hung low, he says:

"I missed the fight, didn't I? Just as soon as I get enough courage to brawl... *grumble grumble*"

[Dannylonglegs]

(OoC: whoops, sorry, I'm really busy and I accidental deleted the post before I made it.)

Everyone: 45 gold, exept me. I give 5 gp to the pot and take the quartz. the Tale of the king and the evaluation, I'll take. Lycan: the mead, Elgar: the fireworks, Galen, the cast.

"If anyone has a problem with that, feel free to tell me and I'll fix it."

[Fugazi]

The power of Galen's last attack surprised him. "This strange weapon finally started behaving", he thought. Or was it him? He felt more confident jumping into a fight that he used to be, less worried about dying on the cold stone floor of a damp cave. "So many fights in a few days, perhaps when we return to Eubric I should look into training for an advanced class."

Galen smiled as the Toxiprogg barged in.

"Ah, our saviour! How do Proggs normally reach this place? Do you swim or burrow under the water? I would be tempted to find the Manor, but the bridge is now gone. What are our options?"

Galen then turned to the nurse.

"I'm glad that you decided to pull out of the battle, Beatrice. We won't fight you if there's no need to. Perhaps you would like to come back to the city with us, the Toxiproggs can see that you are safe until we put an end to the princes rule?"

Remembering the items the Progg Psychologist had dropped, Galen pointed at the old book.

"Sylph, is there anything in that book or those papers that could help us right now?"

[TheBoyWonder]

"Sylph we have to get out of here."

[Endgame]

"Tunnel is out, you guys wouldn't be able to survive a tunnel flood - especially after the dip you suffered earlier. Hm, there is a path underneath the Dini Manor support beams... Maybe we can blast the wall?"

Looking around the room, you see a door marked Hatchery and a slightly porous wall... plus a table with various vials on it.

"Maybe, Galen.

If you'll excuse me, I'm going to go check up on the eggs."

And with that, Beatrice heads into the Hatchery. Will the party follow? Inspect the room? Read the documents they had obtained?

[Dannylonglegs]

"Let's read these documents." Stated Sylph as he pulled them out. "Galen, why don't you peek into the hatchery and check to see what's in there. Lycan, check the vials, see if there's anything of use."

[Fugazi]

Galen eyes the porous wall suspiciously. He looks from the wall to the hatchery door and back. Finally he speaks.

"I like her, but I don't really know her. She might still have in mind to kill or capture us. We shouldn't leave her alone, she may have a way of sending sleeping gas in this room, or who knows what else."

Nodding to Sylph, Galen pushes the door of the Hatchery.

[Endgame]

QM Note: What with my research paper and Hanukkah, I'm a bit behind. I'll have the table and the hatchery up - for now, please enjoy these documents.

The Mental health is written in a surprisingly neat handwriting: perhaps not all doctors had stereotypically bad penmanship.

The Bleeding:

Incredibly unhealthy blood obsession. Surprised he didn't ask me for a sample of my own. Perhaps caused by tasting the blood splat of his wife after she was killed during the siege? Refused to divulge more information about the incident.

The Wound:

Ego the size of a blimp. Was apparently the subject of severe child abuse during his early years. Developed an inferiority complex as a result of his constant beatings. When he took advantage of his "defect" to murder his parents, the opposite happened: his low self-esteem blossomed into a suffocating ego.

The Suffering:

Seasoned army man. Master of military strategy... and sometimes speaks like a drill sergeant. Constant cravings for discipline and order.

The Regret:

Knew the textbook answers to all the questions I answered. Very formidable mind. Summoned up my dead cousin for laughs, then left. I don't even have a clue what makes him tick.

Next, Sylph cracks open the weathered tome:

The King of Proggs... the first of our species ever born... is a creature like none other. He is invincible. Immortal. He is cataclysm incarnate. None can even create the smallest scratch, leave the slightest dent. He can destroy entire armies with a more sweep of his tail; shatter palaces with a single punch. He has survived plague and famine, war and continenetal drift.

And then he vanished. With his 3 children trained into suitable heirs, our king... Mythrogg the Invincible... disappeared off the face of Olegaia.

[Dannylonglegs]

"Hmmm. Pondered Sylph. "That last bit's somewhat unnerving. So's the bit about Regret. That's fine though. We'll figure him out. If he's as smart as the Psychologist thinks, he'll simply quit."

[Fugazi]

On his way to the Hatchery door, Galen overhears Sylph reading from the Tale of the King.

"Mythrogg the Invincible? Probably a legend, I can't believe that such a creature really exists."

[Dannylonglegs]

On his way to the Hatchery door, Galen overhears Sylph reading from the Tale of the King.

"Mythrogg the Invincible? Probably a legend, I can't believe that such a creature really exists."

"Hm" grunted Sylph in agreement. "Such an abomination cannot reside on this world."

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Hmm.. an invincible progg?" "Can anyone find a way to use these documents?"

OOC: Soooo sorry for not posting! Each time I try to post or browse a topic, the page doesn't load, or it takes me to a "404 Error" I couldn't post for help or anything cause...well... each time I tried it doesn't work. Is this happening to anyone else? I can go to other sites just fine.

[Dannylonglegs]

"Hmm.. an invincible progg?" "Can anyone find a way to use these documents?"

OOC: Soooo sorry for not posting! Each time I try to post or browse a topic, the page doesn't load, or it takes me to a "404 Error" I couldn't post for help or anything cause...well... each time I tried it doesn't work. Is this happening to anyone else? I can go to other sites just fine.

OoC: Don't worry about it, it's happening to all of us.

[Bricksandparts]

OoC: Also sorry for the recent decline in posts, I've been really busy and only had time to glance at EB, and it's even more difficult with the 404 errors. Sorry...

"Hmm. An invincible progg... It must have a weakness... That is if it really exists. Wait, maybe it is not even a real being, maybe it is an idea, a story something that cannot be destroyed, maybe it isn't even physical."

[Endgame]

QM Note: Busy busy so very busy! in the interest of time, this post will be quick and pictureless, for the most part.

Sylph expects the Porous wall, running his hand down the slab of rock. Through the holes he can almost feel the moonlight tickling his cheek...

Lycan looks at the table and finds:

Potion x3

Tonic x3

Remedy x3

Galen goes into the hatchery. Beatric elooks over 5 wooden shelves, each one with 10 pulsating, dark red eggs on them. Each of the shelves are clearly marked "Beatrice".

"I think they may hatch soon! "

[Dannylonglegs]

QM Note: Busy busy so very busy! in the interest of time, this post will be quick and pictureless, for the most part.

Sylph expects the Porous wall, running his hand down the slab of rock. Through the holes he can almost feel the moonlight tickling his cheek...

Lycan looks at the table and finds:

Potion x3

Tonic x3

Remedy x3

Galen goes into the hatchery. Beatric elooks over 5 wooden shelves, each one with 10 pulsating, dark red eggs on them. Each of the shelves are clearly marked "Beatrice".

"I think they may hatch soon! "

"Good work Lycan. Grab them. Lycan, Galen, and Johon, you all get potions. Johon, Galen, and Elgar, you all get remedies. Alex, Elgar and I will get tonics. Mmmmh. I feel moonlight through this wall. Toxiprogg, I think you know what to do with this porous wall? Let's get outta here. I suppose the Nurse can stay put. Those eggs might need her. You sure you don't want to stay with her Galen?" Joked Sylph as he prepared to step out into the night.

[Fugazi]

Galen goes into the hatchery. Beatric elooks over 5 wooden shelves, each one with 10 pulsating, dark red eggs on them. Each of the shelves are clearly marked "Beatrice".

"I think they may hatch soon! "

Galen timidly glances at the deep red eggs neatly arranged on the shelves. Maybe he should have asked before walking in, Progg etiquette was completely foreign to him.

"They look... healthy! Um... Do you already know what... type of Proggs your children will become when they grow up?"

Galen wondered how Beatrice would explain to her superiors that heroes had stormed the medbay yet spared her life.

"Could you take them with you, or would that compromise their hatching?" He felt awkward and stumbled over his words. "I don't... wouldn't want anything bad to happen to them... or you... "

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Hmm... Beatrice, could you tell me what these are?" Alexandre examines the table full of vials.

[Endgame]

QM Note: Lycan already looted the table, Capt.

"Okay, Galen, lets cut to the chase here.

You're a nice guy, but inter species romance isn't my thing. I'm just flirty by nature, sorry, hon. I promise not to kill you, though, so there is that!

I probably should skedaddle from here, though, huh? Where would I go, thou-"

The Toxiprogg pokes his head in past the doorway.

"You can crash at our burrow!"

Beatrice looks at the two men, shrugs, and begins putting the eggs in a napsack.

"Okay, sweetie. Sure!"

Beatrice's voice seems to have a bit more warmth at a lot less flirt whne speaking to the Toxiprogg. She was tending for him for quite a while, wasn't she? Maybe they were having a relationship?

"Progg eggs are tough, they'll be fine. But... can you hold this one, Galen? It is... a bit more important."

Galen gets:

Peculiar Egg: A large black egg. Its contents seem a bit... sinister, almost.

The Party:

Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!*

unknown age, unknown race Druid

Level 19

Power: 27 (19+7+1)

Defense: 0

Health: 29/35c(9+17+7+1)

Ether: 15/23 (5+16+1)

Gold: 59

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) 20-20 glasses

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 x3, Grand Tonic, Venom, 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, Crumbling Venom, Journal of The Bleeding, Sword Fragment (1), Smelling Salts, Helmet (Max. health +1), Quartz, Tale of the Invincible King, Psych Documents

Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts)

25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider

Level: 20.66

Power: 28 (20+8+0)

Health: 35/35 (19+8+1+7+0)

Shield Power: (1 + 5)

Ether: ~/0

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

Negative effects: (none)

Gold: 430 (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 (4), Grand Potion, Venom, Ice Bomb (1), Mead (2), Phoenix Essence (3), Trail Brew (1), Nostrum, Smelling Salts (2), 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 19.5 Evoker

Power: 30

Defense: 0

Health: 9/27

Ether: 10/18

Gold: 465

Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11)

Inventory: Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, Opal, ,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. Usable once per battle.) Does not prevent free hits. Grand Potion x2, Grand Tonic x3, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sealing, Fireworks, Remedy, Tonic

Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul)

Level 17.5 Paladin, 20 year old elf male

Power: 25

Defense: 13

Health: 37/37

Ether: 7/17

Gold: 136

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, Grand Tonic, Phoenix Essence, Scroll of Sealing, Tonic

Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder)

Level 11.5 Rogue *Immune to weakened*

Power: 22

Health: 10/15

Gold: 675 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal)

Equipment: Combrys (WP: 8, consecutive successful strikes raise Combry's WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes drop it to it's base WP), 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), Deadly Venom, Venom x3, Phoenix Essence, Nostrums x3, Mead, Potion

Galen Woodward (Fugazi)

36 year old male human Rogue

Level 15

Power: 25 (15+10)

Defense: 2 (+2)

Health: 21/25 (7+13+4)

Gold: 801

Equipment: Murkwood Thread (WP: 10), 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 x3, Remedy x3, Nostrum x4, Mead x4, Fire Bomb, Deadly Venom x2, Crumbling Venom, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable), Black Katana (WP:8), Phoenix Essence, Smelling Salts x2, Trial Brew, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable), Peculiar Egg, Cast, Potion

"Back in *wheeze* action!"

Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist

Jellies: Green x1, Red x1, Blue x1

With the loot distributed, Sylph signals over the Toxiprogg. the venomous creature manages to dig through the porous wall, but hurts his hand in the process- Beatrice bandages it up and they all press forward. The walk through the created door way and back outside, the fresh air filling their nostrils and the moonlight shining brilliantly on them. They find themselves on a path underneath the Dini Manor support beams. Walking along the path, they turn the bend when they see an unwelcome sight...

A massive Progg not unlike Rhodus blocks their path. His eyes shimmer a bright green, his glowing eyes glazed over. His tail taps the ground rhythmically, as if to some sort of a beat. The beast is a horrid mass of tentacles, the terror armed with 8 whip-like appendages - plus his huge razor sharp tail! The entire beast drips, like he was in the water only recently. He speaks in a deep and guttural, yet arrogant, sounding voice.

"I do wish The Wound was a better exterminator - he lets annoying gnats like you slip through his grasp far too often for my taste. I am somewhat impressed, though. You made it through that damp little cave - and killed a bunch of crippled Proggs! Good job, killing the sick - took you long enough, at any rate. Still, it seems you spared the nurse."

The massive Progg's eyes do not move, but he seems to be addressing Beatrice.

"Speaking of the nurse. Beatrice, dear. Do you have my unborn child in that napsack of yours? Do tell me you didn't hand our son over to one of these imbecile sellswords, or your life may come to a slow and painful end."

"A-A-AQUOS! Y-you filthy, disgusting, creature...!"

Edited December 11, 2012 by Endgame

[TheBoyWonder]

Lycan uses Mead and Nostrum.

[Dannylonglegs]

Sylph heals Elgar, and Lycan, motioning Alex to heal Galen. He then healed himself and drank from his grand tonic.

[Endgame]

"I take it you don't want to talk to me, then?

Pity. A good battle of the snark keeps one's wits sharpened.

Never mind my lamenting, though, because it'll all be over soon. Rihts Manor will be such a good underwater palace when sunk..."

Edited December 28, 2012 by Endgame

[Dannylonglegs]

"You said gnat wrong." replied Sylph.

Edited December 11, 2012 by Dannylonglegs