Heroica RPG- Quest # 55: Sang Des Hommes

[-obelix-]

"So we have no consensus on the letter, either on opening or taking it with us!? I do not think it is enchanted, but rather a military plans-document, some lord's or lady's love letter, or some such correspondence. I am skeptical about opening it, but if majority wishes to, we will do it. Please name your votes, mine is NO on opening and YES on taking it with us (No matter that it is technically stealing it...)." After a short pause, Thalion continued, "Please be quick about your decisions, I think we should hurry, explore the other paths in this maze and find our employer."

Meanwhile, Thalion inspects the helmet and swords and tries to appraise them (determine the WP, SP or abilities).

Edited December 17, 2012 by -obelix-

[Capt.JohnPaul]

Votes on taking the letter:

Yea- 0|Nay- 1

The swords appear to not be finished made yet. They seem to be currently at WP: 1, but they seem weak, and could break easily. The helmet is fine quality, but is very large to fit anyone's head. /the helmet was useless, yet you feel you could somehow make the swords better.

Off in the distance, you hear noise and large movement. And it is slowly getting closer.

[PsyKater]

"Let's steal it and open it later. If the majority wants to read it, then do it. I will just take some steps back. Who knows what happens. I heard of people getting ill when opening letters.

Then we should head back and take another path since hiding does not seem to make sense here. I am ready to go!

[herrJJ]

"I think the dwarf is right. What a pity. We should open it later and get back on the path. I don't have any interest in heading into a fight." What is this with Amma, Nessa thought.

[Wedge09]

"I'm for taking and opening the letter but with the upcoming movement and noise I think it would be a good idea flee and avoid a battle."

[herrJJ]

"So then, let's go." By these words Nessa is preparing to take a run.

Edited December 19, 2012 by herrJJ

[HeinzWilhelm]

OOC: Accidental post delete if wanted.

Edited December 19, 2012 by HeinzWilhelm

[HeinzWilhelm]

With a splutter Janek came out of his trance. "What am I saying", he wailed, "I am confused crazy man. The elf is right - to run is good".

[Vash the Stampede]

I can't say I want to stick around to see what is coming. As for the letter it has nothing to do with our mission I say we leave it.

I'm assuming the letter will end up as a side quest. I vote we take it.

Edited December 19, 2012 by Vash the Stampede

[PsyKater]

"Can we go then?"

Amma seems to be nervous.

[Capt.JohnPaul]

There seems to be different decisions of leaving or leaving with the letter. Party leader/-obelix-, you make the final decision. The approaching noise is closer. You don't have much time.

[-obelix-]

Thalion pockets the letter, and leads the party to the first crossroads, and takes the other path.

[Capt.JohnPaul]

You return to the beginning, and go the other direction. This time, the path goes a long way straight away, and even more camps/tents are seen to the right. You could still stay clear of being seen if you are careful. Do you continue?

Party:

Thalion Dwinlas (-obelix-) *Party Leader*

213 years old male elf Mage

Level: 8

Power: 13 (Level 8 + WP 5)

Defense: 1

Health: 12/12 (5 + 7)

Ether: 12/12 (5 + 7)

Gold: 99

Equipment: Scepter of Divine Afinity (WP: 5, has a 1/6 chance to deal the "Cursed" effect on successful spells, and a 1/6 chance to deal the "Blessed" effect on successful healing), Leather Cap (SP:1)

Inventory: Ruby (Fire), Opal (Ice), 2 Potions, Grand Tonic, Dirt Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll

Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09)

99 years old elf Ranger

Level 3

Power: 8 (LVL 3+WP 5)

Defense: 1 (Leather Armour)

Health: 8/8

Gold: 6

Equipment: Fauxthril Crossbow (WP: 5, darkness-elemental), Leather Armour (Artifact, SP: 1)

Inventory: Bedroll, Shovel, 2 Potions, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, 1 Holy Bomb

Nessa Anárion (herrJJ)

59 years old female elven Ranger

Level 1

Power: 4

Health: 6/6

Gold: 0

Equipment: Forgotten Long Bow (WP: 3)

Inventory: Potion (2x), Smoke Bomb, Bedroll

Stigveladi ("Amma") Kötturin (PsyKater)

247 years old dwarven Mage (f)

Level 1

Power: 4

Health: 5/5

Ether: 5/5

Gold: 0

Equipment: Dwarven Broomstick (WP: 3)

Inventory: Fragment of an Opal (Gem; Ice Elemental), Potion (2x), Bedroll

Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede)

1000 year old Male Vampire Rogue

Level 6

Power: 11 (Level 6+Weapon 5)

Health: 12/12 (Rogue Base 7+ Level Bonus 5)

Gold: 31

Equipment: Fauxthril Scythe (WP:5)

Inventory: Potion x2, Venom, Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Remedy, Amethyst

Janek of Salmanda (HeinzWilhelm)

72 year old Travelling mage

Level: 1

Power: 4

Health: 5/5

Ether: 5/5

Gold: 5

Equipment: Magic stick (Wp3)

Inventory: Potion, Sapphire (Wind), Bedroll

[-obelix-]

Thalion kept his voice down, "We should proceed carefully." With this said, he takes point and continues down the path before them.

[Vash the Stampede]

Dreyrugr saying nothing continues to walk down the path.

Edited December 20, 2012 by Vash the Stampede

[Capt.JohnPaul]

The long path keeps on going, but to the right branches off a section.

[-obelix-]

Thalion turned to the party, "Shall we try a right turn this time?"

[Vash the Stampede]

We are going to Charis right? I'd have thought that the main road would go to a town. Not that I have come this way before.

[herrJJ]

"So that the last time we turned right brought us at least a letter I'd say we take a step right and have a look. Perhaps we have a chance to lose our persecutors. I must admit I didn't have been in these lands. Where are we exactly?"

Edited December 20, 2012 by herrJJ

[Vash the Stampede]

"So that the last time we turned right brought us at least a letter I'd say we take a step right and have a look. Perhaps we have a chance to lose our persecutors. I must admit I didn't have been in these lands. Where are we exactly?"

"Somewhere on the Fang Coast I believe. Hopefully near Charis."

The party arrives in Charis, but are greeted only by a dirt track.

How big is Charis? Supposedly we have been doing all this walking and we still haven't found it despite entering it.

[herrJJ]

"Somewhere on the Fang Coast I believe. Hopefully near Charis."

"Thank you, Master Dreyrugr." Something from the past came into Nessa's mind. 'Always watch your manners, Sweetie.' Her mother's voice was clearly in her head. But it was gone as fast as it has appeared. "We are on this track quite a time now and I haven't introduced myself to you. My name is Nessa Anárion." Nessa slightly bows to the pale man in her party,

[Capt.JohnPaul]

QM Note: You are indeed in Charis. My apologies for not describing clearly in the beginning. You are trying to find the route to the main town. Also, the place you landed was abandoned if you wanted to know. Sorry.

You turn right, but just reach a clearing/dead end.

[-obelix-]

As they reach the dead end, the party turns to the previous crossroads and tries the other path.

[Wedge09]

Alexander continues to follow the party leader Tahlion and the group of fellow heroes.

[PsyKater]

"I (would have) told you (if I would have been here) to walk straight.", grumbles Amma. Her mood got worse with every decision the party made. She did not even know where they were and she had lost orientation some time ago already.

"Why are we creeping around these people anyway? Do we know that they will do us any harm? Or are we afraid? I thought we are Heroes? Do Heroes fear other people?", says Amma, maybe a little bit louder than expected.

Amma follows Thalion to the other path. Straight. From the beginning. Or something. Amma frowns.

Edited December 20, 2012 by PsyKater