Heroica RPG - Quest #48: Death's Homecoming

[Fugazi]

"Well Mr Rihts, I think your best option is to gather your family and follow us to the Town Hall where you should be safe until we clean Luosh of all the invaders. The bridge to your manor has fallen, so we were looking for another way to reach the shore. Do you have any suggestions?"

[Endgame]

"Oh, I do, rogue! First, let me fetch the missus... She is going to be a bit overemotional about this entire debacle..."

Gregory exits the room with his two children and goes to find Mrs. Rihts. Despite being seperated by 2 rooms, the party can hear the reunion: Mrs Rihts letting out a sigh of joy then collapsing into her husbands arms. When Gregory manages to calm his frenzied wife into a state of rational thinking, they head back up.

"The Rihts family is reunited again... thank you, heroes. *sniffle*"

"Follow me, heroes!"

Gregory leads the party into the very closet that the aristocrat was hiding in minutes earlier. In a corner of the storeroom, they see a peculiar sight:

A rowboat with 3 more passenger cars attached to the back, as if it was an aquatic train of sort.

"We figured that our bridge would be knocked out at some point or another - but we figured hurricane, not Progg invasion. As an added benefit, we were also able to row around Sapphire pond in the Summer if we wanted to get out of the house."

"It has enough room for 12 people, plus some cargo. We should be able to take some of our goods and make makeshift shop in the town hall."

With that, the Rihts family and the heroes go the other corner of the storeroom to get the riths various goods, load the cargo into the rowtrain, and push it out of the house through the maintenance door they entered. Gregory produces matches from his pocket and gives one to Kyle, and they light the lanterns on the side of the odd row boat. The party, the Rihts family, and Punii all step on to the prepared rowtrain.

"I've never been on *wheeze* boat before!"

With Mr Rihts and Johon rowing, the party makes quick pace to the shore of Sapphire Pond. Sophia and Kyle, who were in the passenger car at the back of the rowtrain, continue their arguement over which Progg was most formidable. Kyle seems to have Sophia beat, however, and she turns away from her brother, pouting. Looking into the water, she sees...

Two gargantuan eyes momentarily stare up at the young girl, sending a shiver and shock down her spine. She quickly turns to her brother Kyle and whispers for help, terrified.

"Kyle! kyle! In the water! In the water!"

Kyle looks over in the water, and sees nothing - the green eyes must've left...

"Look, sis, you can talk to me without being the girl who cried monster."

And with that, the rest of the boat ride flows along without a hitch. When they reach shore and step out of the rowtrain, they see an old friend was already waiting for them there...

"Made it out, huh?"

[Bricksandparts]

OoC: Endgame, now you made me feel bad for Aquos! I'd think it'd be cool if you implemented Aquos into turning into a good guy, not helping, but we could fix his sight.

"Hello, we were able to take down the Wound, and we ran into Aquos."

[Endgame]

QM Note: Aquos? Good guy? Sorry, not possible. Fix his sight? If you can find a logical way...

"Excellent. Another head chopped off the snake. I'm assuming you are going to go after Aquos next?

And you got Gregory and his family out of the Proggs' grasp, I see!"

Hal and Mr Rihts shake hands.

"Good to see you're safe, sir."

"And the entire family is too, thankfully! How are those gloves you ordered from us working out, by-the-by?"

"Perfect, thanks."

[TheBoyWonder]

"Town Hall. Now."

[Dannylonglegs]

"Wonderful. Yes, I suppose we'll target Aquos next. Let's go to the Town Hall and we can discuss this all there."

[Endgame]

"Me and my men watch the row... train... thing... while you all go on shopping sprees. We'll be here when you get back."

With that, with the Rihts family in tow, the party sneaks back into the Town hall under the shadows of the night. Amazing that all of this had transpired within the course of one night; it was like a dream, almost. However, with the Proggs running a muck, this dream was being tainted into a walking nightmare: one the party had to stop, lest all of Luosh and even all of Uland falls to these menaces... The family of aristocrats quickly unpacks their goods when they arrive.

"Okay, misters, we are ready for business!"

"Us Rihts make our clothing for both fashion and functionality!"

"Now, now, kids, let your father do the selling."

Gregory Rithts chuckles and lays out the goods he had in stock.

"Those two will make good salepeople when they inherit the business, eh? Either way, welcome to

Riht's Emporium!

...It is a bit grander when we are in our normal stall and we have all of our goods with us, trust me."

Items for sale:

Bravado Boots: "Footwear, wearable be everybody. Has a 1 in 6 chance of making the wearer Lucky at the beginning of every battle. Costs 200 gold. I'm not sure how the boots do this, it is just evident it does from the customer feedback we've gotten. Weird."

Azure Hood: "Headwear, wearable by ether users. Gives +4 to max ether and protection from the Sealed effect. Costs 175 gold. We had Mr. Dini enchant these for us, they work like a charm!"

Overkill Gloves: "Handwear, wearable by everybody. Gives the wearer 1 gold for every point of damage they do extra when they defeat an enemy. (Example: Enemy has 50 HP left, you do 75 damage, you earn 25 gold.) Costs 700 gold. One of our best sellers for people who brawl for a living! Some people just buy them for the snazzy black color, though..."

Scarlet Hood: "Headwear, wearable by everybody. Gives +4 to power and and protection from the Stunned effect. Costs 200 gold. It is a pretty dashing red hood, isn't it? Makes me want to punch out some wolves, for some reason..."

Stingy Gloves: "Handwear, wearable by everybody. Prevents enemies from ever stealing gold from you. Costs 100 gold. Everybody should wear these in the shady parts of Uland, eh? It is a real shame that they aren't easy to mass produce."

Emerald Hood: "Headwear, wearable by everybody. Gives +4 SP and protection from the Fragile effect. Costs 275 gold. Made from the finest textiles available! Cushiony on the inside, tough on the out - lets Proggs give you a hard whack on the head when you have this on, eh?"

Edited December 30, 2012 by Endgame

[Jedi master Brick]

Elgar buys the Emerald hood. "It is a pleasure doing business with you mr. Rithts."

[Endgame]

"Enjoy, Mr. Gligin!"

Elgar is now heavily armored, a far cry from what he was at the beginning of the quest. A squishy evoker no longer!

The Party:

Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!*

unknown age, unknown race Druid

Level 19.5

Power: 27 (19+7+1)

Defense: 0

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

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

Gold: 119

Equipment: Shrapnel Bow (WP: 9, Bow. Every successful hit drops the target's SP by 1) , Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), Helmet (Max. health +1) 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, 1 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic x3, 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, Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills), Ether Core, Journal of The Wound, Sword Fragment (2)

Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts)

25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider

Level: 21

Power: 29 (21+8+0)

Health: 36/36 (19+8+1+7+0)

Shield Power: (1 + 5)

Ether: ~/0

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

Negative effects: (none)

Gold: 883 (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, Phoenix Essence (3), Trail Brew (1), Smelling Salts, 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 20 Evoker *Immune to Fragile!*

Power: 31

Defense: 6

Health: 28/28

Ether: 10/19

Gold: 250

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

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, Dualis Scepters (WP: 8, Club/Staff, Dual-striking)

Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul)

Level 18 Paladin, 20 year old elf male

Power: 26

Defense: 13

Health: 38/38

Ether: 6/18

Gold: 196

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), Dapper Hat (Headwear, wearer has a 1/6 chance of becoming encouraged at the start of each battle)

Inventory: Potions (4), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Tonic x2, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Potion, Grand Tonic, Scroll of Sealing, Tonic

Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder)

Level 12 Rogue *Immune to weakened*

Power: 23

Health: 16/16

Gold: 854 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal)

Equipment: Combrys (WP: 9, 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, Nostrum, Potion

Galen Woodward (Fugazi)

36 year old male human Rogue

Level 15.5

Power: 25 (15+10)

Defense: 2 (+2)

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

Gold: 942

Equipment: Murkwood Thread (WP: 10), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Rangers and Rogues, +1 SP +4 Health), Leather Armour (SP:1), Hide of The Wound (+6 power to throwing weapons),

Inventory: Fauxthril Shuriken (WP:5, ranged), Throwing Dagger (WP:4, ranged), Bedroll, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX, Grand Potion x3, Remedy x3, Nostrum x3, Mead x3, Fire Bomb, Deadly Venom x2, Crumbling Venom, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable), Black Katana (WP:8), Phoenix Essence, Smelling Salts, Trial Brew, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable), Cast, Potion, Leather Armour (SP:1)

Edited December 30, 2012 by Endgame

[Dannylonglegs]

"Good Rhitz's, your wares are quite tempting, but they are beyond the means of a humble Druid. I would like to purchase your Azure Cape, but I find myself 60 gold short. Is there any way you could lower the price to make it affordable to one such as me? It would be a great help to the war effort as well." Stated Sylph, not quite pleading, but letting out some inklings of more greater age than he usually displayed, allowing a certain frailty and wisdom to manifest in his voice.

[Endgame]

Gregory cringes for a split second not only off the mispronunciation of his wares, but his name as well.

"How about we meet in the middle? I can slash off 30 gold.

Besides, you already have those glasses and your helmet on! Not only are those both headwear, you also don't have 3 artifact slots! An otherworldly being must've messed up somewhere down the line... And you'd have to dequip both of those if you bought the hood anyway."

Edited December 30, 2012 by Endgame

[TheBoyWonder]

"One Scarlet Hood please. " (854-200=654)

"Here Sylph, want to borrow some gold?"

Lycan then heads over to the Blacksmith." I want Combrys upgraded to WP:14. " (654-470= 184)

[Endgame]

"You'll have to dequip that cowl of yours, I believe: would you like the hood anyway?"

Adam nearly begins forging, but then runs some numbers through his head...

"Hey! Whippersnapper! WP: 9 to WP: 14 is 600 gold, not 470! 470 gold only gets you to 13 WP. Do you still want to go through with this?"

QM Note:

10-100

11-110

12-120

13-130

14-140

100+110+120+130+140=600.

[TheBoyWonder]

" Sorry about that my good man" before turning to Gregory. "Yes, I shall deequip my cowl, and purchase the hood."

"I shall continue my upgrades as well."

[Endgame]

"Okay then!"

Lycan completely and utterly breaks the bank, but is now armed with a monstrous sword and a dashing red hood.

The Party:

Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!*

unknown age, unknown race Druid

Level 19.5

Power: 27 (19+7+1)

Defense: 0

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

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

Gold: 119

Equipment: Shrapnel Bow (WP: 9, Bow. Every successful hit drops the target's SP by 1) , Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), Helmet (Max. health +1) 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, 1 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic x3, 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, Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills), Ether Core, Journal of The Wound, Sword Fragment (2)

Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts)

25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider

Level: 21

Power: 29 (21+8+0)

Health: 36/36 (19+8+1+7+0)

Shield Power: (1 + 5)

Ether: ~/0

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

Negative effects: (none)

Gold: 883 (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, Phoenix Essence (3), Trail Brew (1), Smelling Salts, 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 20 Evoker *Immune to Fragile!*

Power: 31

Defense: 6

Health: 28/28

Ether: 10/19

Gold: 250

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

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, Dualis Scepters (WP: 8, Club/Staff, Dual-striking)

Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul)

Level 18 Paladin, 20 year old elf male

Power: 26

Defense: 13

Health: 38/38

Ether: 6/18

Gold: 196

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), Dapper Hat (Headwear, wearer has a 1/6 chance of becoming encouraged at the start of each battle)

Inventory: Potions (4), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Tonic x2, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Potion, Grand Tonic, Scroll of Sealing, Tonic

Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder)

Level 12 Rogue *Immune to weakened* *Immune to Stunned*

Power: 32

Health: 16/16

Gold: 54 (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), Pugillist Gloves^{(Power +2, protects from weakened)}, Scarlet Hood ^{(Headwear, Power +4, Protects from Stunned)}

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, Nostrum, Potion, Sylvania's Cowl^{(grants Animal Talk to Wearer)}

Galen Woodward (Fugazi)

36 year old male human Rogue

Level 15.5

Power: 25 (15+10)

Defense: 2 (+2)

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

Gold: 942

Equipment: Murkwood Thread (WP: 10), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Rangers and Rogues, +1 SP +4 Health), Leather Armour (SP:1), Hide of The Wound (+6 power to throwing weapons),

Inventory: Fauxthril Shuriken (WP:5, ranged), Throwing Dagger (WP:4, ranged), Bedroll, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX, Grand Potion x3, Remedy x3, Nostrum x3, Mead x3, Fire Bomb, Deadly Venom x2, Crumbling Venom, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable), Black Katana (WP:8), Phoenix Essence, Smelling Salts, Trial Brew, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable), Cast, Potion, Leather Armour (SP:1)

[Dannylonglegs]

Besides, you already have those glasses and your helmet on! Not only are those both headwear, you also don't have 3 artifact slots! An otherworldly being must've messed up somewhere down the line... And you'd have to dequip both of those if you bought the hood anyway."

OoC: I already de-equiped the helmet (several times ) and I thought that Otherworldly Being was saying I could use them both, indicating that I could use both at the same time. My bad.

"Hmm. That would be quite generous of you, mr. Rihts. I'll take up your offer at a later time, I think." He stated, respectfully. Having completed that interaction, he walked over to the other wares.

Edited December 30, 2012 by Dannylonglegs

[Capt.JohnPaul]

Alexandre upgrades his sword to WP:10, leaving him with 6 gold left.

"Mr. Rihts, your goods sure are interesting. But unfortunately, I don't have much use for them."

[Endgame]

Sylph removes his helmet and stashes it away. Adam hands Alex his blade back, the edges sharpened.

The Party:

Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!*

unknown age, unknown race Druid

Level 19.5

Power: 27 (19+7+1)

Defense: 0

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

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

Gold: 119

Equipment: Shrapnel Bow (WP: 9, 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, 1 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic x3, 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, Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills), Ether Core, Journal of The Wound, Sword Fragment (2)

Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts)

25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider

Level: 21

Power: 29 (21+8+0)

Health: 36/36 (19+8+1+7+0)

Shield Power: (1 + 5)

Ether: ~/0

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

Negative effects: (none)

Gold: 883 (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, Phoenix Essence (3), Trail Brew (1), Smelling Salts, 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 20 Evoker *Immune to Fragile!*

Power: 31

Defense: 6

Health: 28/28

Ether: 10/19

Gold: 250

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

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, Dualis Scepters (WP: 8, Club/Staff, Dual-striking)

Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul)

Level 18 Paladin, 20 year old elf male

Power: 28

Defense: 13

Health: 38/38

Ether: 6/18

Gold: 0

Equipment: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 10; 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), Dapper Hat (Headwear, wearer has a 1/6 chance of becoming encouraged at the start of each battle)

Inventory: Potions (4), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Tonic x2, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Potion, Grand Tonic, Scroll of Sealing, Tonic

Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder)

Level 12 Rogue *Immune to weakened* *Immune to Stunned*

Power: 32

Health: 16/16

Gold: 60 (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), Pugillist Gloves^{(Power +2, protects from weakened)}, Scarlet Hood ^{(Headwear, Power +4, Protects from Stunned)}

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, Nostrum, Potion, Sylvania's Cowl^{(grants Animal Talk to Wearer)}

Galen Woodward (Fugazi)

36 year old male human Rogue

Level 15.5

Power: 25 (15+10)

Defense: 2 (+2)

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

Gold: 942

Equipment: Murkwood Thread (WP: 10), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Rangers and Rogues, +1 SP +4 Health), Leather Armour (SP:1), Hide of The Wound (+6 power to throwing weapons),

Inventory: Fauxthril Shuriken (WP:5, ranged), Throwing Dagger (WP:4, ranged), Bedroll, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX, Grand Potion x3, Remedy x3, Nostrum x3, Mead x3, Fire Bomb, Deadly Venom x2, Crumbling Venom, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable), Black Katana (WP:8), Phoenix Essence, Smelling Salts, Trial Brew, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable), Cast, Potion, Leather Armour (SP:1)

"Everything is so *wheeze* expensive..."

Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist

Jellies: Blue x2, Green x2, Red x1

The party looks around and sees the two other stalls...

Shaun Hoppe's Shoppe

Potion – Restores 10 health to the target. Costs7 gold.

Tonic – Restores 5 ether to the target. Costs 18 gold.

Grand Potion – Restores 25 health to the target. Costs 12 gold.

Grand Tonic – Restores 15 ether to the target. Costs 35 gold.

Elixir – Restores 50 health and 10 ether to the target and removes all negative effects from the target. Costs 50 gold.

Phoenix Essence – Revives a fallen ally with full health during a battle. Costs 65 gold.

Mead - Causes the encouraged-effect, doubling the target's attack power for the duration of one battle. Costs 20 gold.

Smelling Salts - Causes the hastened-effect, allowing the target to act twice in one round for the duration of one battle. Costs 30 gold.

Nostrum - Causes the lucky-effect, allowing the target to roll the battle die twice and get the better result of the two for the duration of one battle. Costs 40 gold.

Soma – Causes the blessed-effect, allowing the target to recover 3 health at the end of each round for the duration of one battle. Costs 55 gold.

Trial Brew: Halves the drinkers max HP, max ether, and max SP for the duration of one battle. These effects are irremediable. Surviving a battle without getting knocked out in this state nets you double EXP. Being revived after being knocked-out removes these effects. Costs 80 gold.

Adam Envil's Smithy

Upgrade a weapon (+1 WP):

Any weapon can be upgraded with this service, adding one point to its power per upgrade. Each upgrade costs the amount of WP the weapon has after the upgrade times ten. For example, when a Sword (WP: 3) is upgraded to a Sword (WP: 4), it costs 40 gold. When an Axe (WP: 6) is upgraded to an Axe (WP: 7), it costs 70 gold. You can also upgrade the SP of shields this way.

You can order several upgrades for your weapon, but the costs will stack. For example, upgrading a Mace (WP: 3) to a Mace (WP: 5) will cost {40 + 50 =} 90 gold.

Merge a weapon with an elemental gem:

You need a weapon and an elemental gem for this service. Merging the gem will give the weapon all the elemental attributes of the used gem, but the gem itself will not be available to use anymore. This service costs 50 gold.

The merging can be undone to get the gem back, but it will cost another 50 gold. Multiple gems can be imbued into one weapon, but they all need to be merged separately.

Mythrilize weapons (+10 WP):

You need a weapon and some Mythril, which is a very rare item, for this service. Forging the weapon with Mythril will increase its power by ten points, but the Mythril will be expended. This can only be done once to any weapon. This service costs 100 gold.

Permanently Envenom Weapons:

For this, service, you need:

For permanently imbuing Decaying Venom: 300 gold, plus 12 Decaying Venoms.

For permanently imbuing Deadly Venom: 300 gold, plus 12 Deadly Venoms.

You can't put both one one weapon, and when it is imbued, it is imbued permanently: you can't switch it to another weapon.

Looking around, the party is slammed by a realization: Beatrice or the Toxiprogg hadn't followed them back! Maybe they were at the burrow...?

Edited December 30, 2012 by Endgame

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Lycan, I'll continue to pay you back later. Alexandre hands Lycan his remaining 6 gold."

OOC: My power should now be 28.

Edited December 30, 2012 by Capt.JohnPaul

[Dannylonglegs]

Sylph purchased a Grand Tonic and a Smelling Salts for 35 and 30 gp.

[TheBoyWonder]

Sylph. You owe me.

[Dannylonglegs]

Sylph. You owe me.

"Ah, yes, you are right." Sylph bought a Nostrum and gave it to Lycan.

[Fugazi]

"Interesting hoods, Mr Rihts. I will probably have a closer look at your wares before we leave Luosh. For now, I only need some consumables -- I will buy 1x Grand Potion, 2x Smelling Salts, 1x Phoenix Essence and 1x Soma" (total 12+30+30+65+55=192 gp).

Galen wonders how Beatrice is getting on. He's ready for the customary visit to the Burrow.

OoC: Since I have de-equiped my leather armour, my SP should be 1 now.

[Endgame]

QM Note: Fixed, sorry Fugazi.

The Party:

Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!*

unknown age, unknown race Druid

Level 19.5

Power: 27 (19+7+1)

Defense: 0

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

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

Gold: 19

Equipment: Shrapnel Bow (WP: 9, 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, 1 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic x3, 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 x2, 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), Ether Core, Journal of The Wound, Sword Fragment (2), Grand Tonic

Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts)

25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider

Level: 21

Power: 29 (21+8+0)

Health: 36/36 (19+8+1+7+0)

Shield Power: (1 + 5)

Ether: ~/0

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

Negative effects: (none)

Gold: 883 (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, Phoenix Essence (3), Trail Brew (1), Smelling Salts, 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 20 Evoker *Immune to Fragile!*

Power: 31

Defense: 6

Health: 28/28

Ether: 10/19

Gold: 250

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

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, Dualis Scepters (WP: 8, Club/Staff, Dual-striking)

Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul)

Level 18 Paladin, 20 year old elf male

Power: 28

Defense: 13

Health: 38/38

Ether: 6/18

Gold: 0

Equipment: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 10; 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), Dapper Hat (Headwear, wearer has a 1/6 chance of becoming encouraged at the start of each battle)

Inventory: Potions (4), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Tonic x2, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Potion, Grand Tonic, Scroll of Sealing, Tonic

Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder)

Level 12 Rogue *Immune to weakened* *Immune to Stunned*

Power: 32

Health: 16/16

Gold: 60 (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), Pugillist Gloves^{(Power +2, protects from weakened)}, Scarlet Hood ^{(Headwear, Power +4, Protects from Stunned)}

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, Nostrum, Potion, Sylvania's Cowl^{(grants Animal Talk to Wearer)}, Nostrum

Galen Woodward (Fugazi)

36 year old male human Rogue

Level 15.5

Power: 25 (15+10)

Defense: 1 (+1)

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

Gold:750

Equipment: Murkwood Thread (WP: 10), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Rangers and Rogues, +1 SP +4 Health), Leather Armour (SP:1), Hide of The Wound (+6 power to throwing weapons),

Inventory: Fauxthril Shuriken (WP:5, ranged), Throwing Dagger (WP:4, ranged), Bedroll, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX, Grand Potion x4, Remedy x3, Nostrum x3, Mead x3, Fire Bomb, Deadly Venom x2, Crumbling Venom, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable), Black Katana (WP:8), Phoenix Essence x2, Smelling Salts x3, Trial Brew, Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable), Cast, Potion, Leather Armour (SP:1), Soma

"Everything is so *wheeze* expensive..."

Punii, 2 month year old Progg Alchemist

Jellies: Blue x2, Green x2, Red x1

Will the party make any other purchases, or are they ready for their showdown with Aquos?

Edited December 31, 2012 by Endgame

[Jedi master Brick]

Elgar buys a Nostrum, bringing him down to 210 gold