Heroica RPG - Quest #56: The Stealer of Senses

[Emjajoas]

"I risk getting KO'd if I attack Hissticuffs, but very well," I say, aiming and firing an arrow at Hissticuffs, knowing full well the way my luck is going that it would end with me knocked out. :P

[Kintobor]

Karie feels ill to her stomach, despite having defeated the snake, it left its mark. She rummages through her pouch. She feels a chill through her hands, as they begin to shake.

"This remedy better taste better than those stupid potions." She mutters. She braces for the worst, and downs the remedy from the back row.

Edited February 24, 2013 by Kintobor

[Brickington]

Sir Brickington attacks The Apprentice from front row. "Guys, I got a smoke bomb if this gets to nasty."

[joeshmoe554]

"I doubt a smoke bomb would do us much good, since our opponents are blocking the only exit. Worry not Em, as long as you are not poisoned this round the Histicuffs should only reduce you to a teeny bit of health."

OOC: Since you're in the back row, the most damage he can do is 4. The apprentice hasn't used his confuse special yet so there are no AoE attacks, only the AOE poison from the anacondie which will require 2 (1/6) rolls.

[Endgame]

QM Note: Sorry for the delay, guys - had to unpack! We should continue at a good pace now, cruising right to the finale.

Round Four of the Final Battle!

>Brickington VS The Apprentice (back): Critical Hit Miss (Again!)

>Jeaux downs a potion (back)

>Karie remedies herself (back)

>Em VS Hissticuffs (back): Aim (2 damage)

>Arnulf VS Anacondie (back): Shield: Mug (4x3=12+3=15/2=8-1=7 damage, 7 gold earned)

>Vipunch: Free Hit VS Brickington (4/2-2=0 damage)

The final battle with the snakes and their villanous owner continue. Brickington quite nearly gets another tremendous hit on The Apprentice, but he swiftly ducks under Brickington's flailing blade. Jeaux and Karie duck in the back row, healing themselves, while Em and Arnulf open fire on their foes. Vipunch goes up to bite Brickington, but pings harmlessly off of his armor.

"Hrmph."

The Apprentice, Level 7 Humanoid

HP: 28/28

SP: 1

Specials:

Rob Them Blind: Hits all heroes for 4 damage, stealing 5 gold from each. The hero who rolled Special Damag is Blinded for 3 rounds.

Swiped Senseless: Steals the hero's common sense, Hexing them for the next round.

Specials alternate.

Drops:

50 gold, Nostrum, Quest Reward

"Hiissnrfk!" Translation: You insssssectsssss!

Anacondie, Level 6 Beast

HP: 6/24

SP: 1

Specials:

Venom Spurt: Spits venom all over the party, each hero having a 1/6 chance of being poisoned.

Drops:

Venom, Mead, 25 gold

"Rattlerattrattattrattaaa." Translation: Thissssss knight frussstratesssss me.

Vipunch, Level 4 Beast

HP: 14/14

Specials:

Rattle Rattle: Vipunch rattles its tail, invigorating the entire party. All enemies regain 12 HP.

Drops:

25 gold, Soma

"Hisshisshiss!" Translation: Cowardsssssss!

Hissticuffs, Level 5 Beast

HP: 10/12

Specials:

Bludgeon: Rushes the hero who rolled Special Damage, dealing 7 damage.

Drops:

25 gold, Potion x2

The Party:

Jeaux Elmfyre (joeshmoe554) *Party Leader!*

Age: Unknown, Male Automaton Ranger

Level 3

Power: 7

Health: 8/8

Gold: 30

Equipment: Sagitta (WP: 3, longbow) Bow (WP: 4)

Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Remedy

Sir Brickington (Brickington) *Blinded! 1 round remaining*

19 year old human male knight

Level 3

Power: 7 (Level 3 + WP: 4)

Defense: 2 (SP: 2)

Health: 6/12

Gold: 35

Equipment: Great Sword (WP: 3), Triangle Shield (SP: 2), Great Sword Mk. II (WP: 4 *Envenomed!*)

Inventory: Potion, Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Grand Potion,

Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. (I just can't think of a good name, okay?)

Age: Unknown. Presumably mid twenties.

Gender: Male.

Race: Human.

Class: Ranger.

Level 2

Power: 5

Health: 5/7

Gold: 50

Equipment: Bow(WP:3)

Inventory: Smoke bomb, Potion, Grating Stone, Remedy

Name: Arnulf Bishop (Shoker86)

30 yrs old male Human Rogue

Level: 3

Power:7 (4+3)

Health: 5/9

Ether: 0

Gold: 43

Equipment: Dagger(WP:3), Long Sword (WP: 4)

Inventory: Potion, Bedroll, Remedy

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober)

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 3

Power: 7

Health: 7/9

Gold: 43

Equipment: Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Dagger (WP: 4 *Envenomed!* )

Inventory: Venom (1), Bedroll (1)

Edited February 26, 2013 by Endgame

[Kintobor]

"Well, it wasn't as bad as the potion, but still, totally gross." Karie remarks about the remedy.

"Right, seems as if nothing too fancy happened back there. We really ought to leave that Vipunch for later, and get that stupid, ugly, really scary Anacondie out of the way, along with Pimple Face and the Hissticuffs. We really need to decide what were doing next as a group, now that we're all set and healed."

[Emjajoas]

"Two on Anacondie, one on each snake, one on the apprentice?" Em asks with a raised eyebrow, drawing back his bow.

[Shoker86]

"No attack on snake which heals other snakes, Em " Arnulf attacks Anacondie from back row

OOC: 3 criticals from Bricky, wow

Edited February 26, 2013 by Shoker86

[Kintobor]

OOC: If only he could hit him! XD

"Leave that stupid Vipunch for later, we can't risk him healing the Anacondie, especially at this point of the fight, where it could easily go south if we don't plan this accordin'ly. What's your say, automaton?"

[joeshmoe554]

OOC: I believe Sir Brickington's blindness ended this round

"Leave that stupid Vipunch for later, we can't risk him healing the Anacondie, especially at this point of the fight, where it could easily go south if we don't plan this accordin'ly. What's your say, ranger?"

"I agree with Karie, if Brickington thinks he can continue to take attacks from the Vipunch, then let's just ignore him. Sir Brickington, you seem to be coming very close on your attacks which is pretty good for a blind man. Try again for the apprentice now that you can see , though you may want to stick to the back row to maintain your defensive stance. Everyone else pick whatever target you feel lucky against. Keep an eye on your health, and try not to bite off more than you can chew."

Jeaux fires an arrow at the Histicuffs from the back row.

OOC: I'll post the battle order after everyone has chosen their actions.

[Kintobor]

"Hmm... decisions, decisions. Eenie, meanie, minie... no, I'm not taking chances with him..."

Karie didn't want to take chances, but in this business, it seemed as if that was the name of the game.

She swiped at the Anacondie from the back row.

[Brickington]

Sir Brickington attacks The Apprentice from the back row. "If only I hadn't been blind in the last three rounds."

[Emjajoas]

I attack Anacondie from the back row.

(If Karie takes him down, I attack Hissticuffs).

[joeshmoe554]

Party Order:

Brickington

Arnulf

Karie

Em

Jeaux

[Shoker86]

OOC: I switched to Hissticuffs because i didn't see JoeShmoe attacked him, so i'll stick attacking Anacondie

Edited February 26, 2013 by Shoker86

[Endgame]

Round Five of the Final Battle!

>Brickington VS The Apprentice (back): Critical Hit - this time, it'll actually land! (4x2=8+3=11/2=60-1=5 damage)

>Arnulf VS Anacondie (back): Hit (4+3=7/2=4-1=3 damage)

>Karie VS Anacondie (back): Shield: Mug (4x3=12+3=15/2=8-1=7 damage, 3 gold earned)

>Em VS Anacondie Histicuffs (back): Damage (5/2=3 damage)

>Jeaux VS Histicuffs (back): Special Damage (7/2=4 damage)

>Vipunch: Free Hit on Brickington (4/2=2-2=0 damage)

The final battle continues, Brickington once again standing toe to toe with the Apprentice. The Apprentice lunges at the knight with the Harvester, Brickington's sight jittering just being near the weapon. However, the armored hero draws his composure and scores a mighty swing on the demented fiend, drawing blood. Arnulf and Karie double team the gargantuan snake, Karie finishing it off with a swift stab up its mouth. Anacondie screechs and gives one lasrt sorrowful hiss before it keels over, crumbling into a heap of scales and blood. Em and Jeaux try to open fire on the enemies before them, but get pounced by the Apprentice's remaining snakes, the reptilian beats still eager to tear the heroes to shred. The Apprentice looks mournfully at Anacondie's bruised corpse, and turns to the heroes. His words laced with malice and anger, the Apprentice spits out:

"That was my first snake. I knew him since I was 4. He was the one who helped me put bread on the table, survive in the hovels. We were partners. And you killed him."

The Apprentice points the Harvester at the party. Although his eyes were obscured, the party can tell they were burning with hatred.

"You despicable little lab rats will pay."

"I will murder you all."

The Apprentice, Level 7 Humanoid *Poisoned!*

HP: 22/28

SP: 1

Specials:

Rob Them Blind: Hits all heroes for 4 damage, stealing 5 gold from each. The hero who rolled Special Damag is Blinded for 3 rounds.

Swiped Senseless: Steals the hero's common sense, Hexing them for the next round.

Specials alternate.

Drops:

50 gold, Nostrum, Quest Reward

"Rattarattarattatattatata!" Translation: Can't piercccccce thissss bloke'ssssss armor!

Vipunch, Level 4 Beast

HP: 14/14

Specials:

Rattle Rattle: Vipunch rattles its tail, invigorating the entire party. All enemies regain 12 HP.

Drops:

25 gold, Soma

"Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiisssssssssssssssss." Translation: Are you okay, masssssssssster?

Hissticuffs, Level 5 Beast

HP: 10/12

Specials:

Bludgeon: Rushes the hero who rolled Special Damage, dealing 7 damage.

Drops:

25 gold, Potion x2

The Party:

Jeaux Elmfyre (joeshmoe554) *Party Leader!*

Age: Unknown, Male Automaton Ranger

Level 3

Power: 7

Health: 4/8

Gold: 30

Equipment: Sagitta (WP: 3, longbow) Bow (WP: 4)

Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Remedy

Sir Brickington (Brickington)

19 year old human male knight

Level 3

Power: 7 (Level 3 + WP: 4)

Defense: 2 (SP: 2)

Health: 6/12

Gold: 35

Equipment: Great Sword (WP: 3), Triangle Shield (SP: 2), Great Sword Mk. II (WP: 4 *Envenomed!*)

Inventory: Potion, Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Grand Potion,

Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. (I just can't think of a good name, okay?)

Age: Unknown. Presumably mid twenties.

Gender: Male.

Race: Human.

Class: Ranger.

Level 2

Power: 5

Health: 2/7

Gold: 50

Equipment: Bow(WP:3)

Inventory: Smoke bomb, Potion, Grating Stone, Remedy

Name: Arnulf Bishop (Shoker86)

30 yrs old male Human Rogue

Level: 3

Power:7 (4+3)

Health: 5/9

Ether: 0

Gold: 43

Equipment: Dagger(WP:3), Long Sword (WP: 4)

Inventory: Potion, Bedroll, Remedy

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober)

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 3

Power: 7

Health: 7/9

Gold: 46

Equipment: Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Dagger (WP: 4 *Envenomed!* )

Inventory: Venom (1), Bedroll (1)

Edited February 28, 2013 by Endgame

[joeshmoe554]

OOC: Brickington was in the back row so his attack would have dealt half damage. (4 x 2 = 8 + 3 = 11 / 2 = 6 - 1 = 5 damage)

"Megabloks, that smarts!" Jeaux exclaimed as the little snake sunk its teeth in deep, a shadow had formed over his features and he seemed to be showing a more animated outlook on the battle. "I think I'm gonna make me some snake skin boots from that big guy. He had a really nice shade of green that I think would complement my eyes, and it's not like he needs it anymore." Jeaux turned to the Apprentice, who was practically shaking with anger. "Awww, did we kill the poor wittle boy's pet. You'll get over it, maybe you can get a nice puppy later if you manage to survive this. Name him Anacollie after your dear departed, soon to be a pair of boots, buddy"

Jeaux fires an arrow at the Grieving Apprentice from the back row.

OOC: Will post the battle order once people have decided on their actions. Em, you'll die from any attack at the moment so may want to rest for the round, or use that last potion in your inventory, or you can just go for it and hope for the best.

[Kintobor]

"Tis pity, we'll hold a funeral afterwards." Karie replied to the Apprentice, with a voice so dry it could turn a grassy plain into a desert.

"And why should I care? You've been a right jerk since you dragged me into this dingy place!" (beat)

"Since you dragged us into this dingy place! You know something though, I'm really curious as to why you decided to follow the path that you knew would get you killed. Your aunt and parents both died due to involvement with criminal activity. Yet you chose to follow suit. And now, here we are at the end of the line it seems. You and two itty- bitty little snakes, versus the five of us."

She looked dead straight at the apprentice, her eyes attempting to pierce through his mask.

"Who truly is the "lab rat"? The five of us, or you, a stooge working for your deranged cousin who obviously finds delight in the harming of others." She readied herself. "Something to consider, before I beat you senselessly to no end, Lab rat."

She attacked the Apprentice from the back row.

Edited February 27, 2013 by Kintobor

[Brickington]

"I gave you a chance." Sir Brickington said as he attacked The Apprentice from the front row.

[Shoker86]

"Enough talking mr. Apprentice, time to face the wrath of the lab rats" Arnulf attacks Hissticuffs from back row

[Endgame]

QM Note: I'll run when a battle order is given.

"My family was dragged into crime out of neccesity. I entered it from want, desire. And with The Harvester, I could succeed where my parents failed, rob my foes senseless, erase myself from the memories of those around me and just sneak on by. This weapon, when complete, will be one of the criminal's greatest tools - and I and my master are the ones who shall wield it! You're right, my dear, I do enjoy hurting people. I enjoy hurting people very, very much."

The Apprentice seems more deranged then ever before. He speaks in his insanity, slight chuckles and snickers mixed into his dialect. His sanity was very fragile, and oh-so-close to shattering...

[Brickington]

"And for that, we must end your life. I'm afraid it's to late. You have already lost your mind."

[joeshmoe554]

Party Order:

Brickington

Arnulf

Em

Karie

Jeaux

Edited February 27, 2013 by joeshmoe554

[Emjajoas]

Em chugs back his final potion, not wanting to risk being KO'd. He remains silent, glowering slightly at the heartlessness his companions presented. The Apprentice may be their enemy, but his grief was real, and Em could respect that. Death was necessary, but they needn't rub it in.

OOC: Right on time, it seems. Sorry, I'm right in the middle of a bunch of exams before March Break, so I've been spending a fair amount of time studying. I'll try to get posts up more often.

Edited February 27, 2013 by emjajoas

[Endgame]

Round Six of the Final Battle!

>Brickington VS The Apprentice (front): Hit (4+3=7-1=6 damage)

>Arnulf VS Hissticuffs (back): Critical Hit (4x2=8+3=11/2=6 damage)

>Em chugs a potion (back)

>Karie VS The Apprentice (back): Special Damage (Swiped Senseless: Karie is hexed next round!)

>Jeaux VS The Apprentice (back): Damage (7/2=4 damage)

>Vipunch: Free Hit on Brickington (4-2=2 damage)

The battle rages on. Brickington gets a clean hit on the Apprentice, the maniac dis shelved by his "partners"' demise. Arnulf stabs at Histicuffs with his dagger as Em squats in the back row, uncorking his last potion. The green brew soothes him as soon as it passes his lips, the seemingly magical concoction mending his wounds. For the first time, Karie attempts to take out the Apprentice. The rogue lashes out at the green-clad maniac in her anger, but misses. The Apprentice lunges at her with The Harvester, the blade connecting with Karie. In that instant, the spark of wit and life drained from Karie's eyes, only to be replaced by the dull sheen of obedience. She had been robbed of her common sense. The Apprentice puts his hand underneath Karie's chin to hold her head up and gently strokes Karie's hair, as if caressing his new thrall. The party looks in horrror at what had happened.

"I told you there would come a day where you would enjoy my thrall, my dear."

Karie can only stare blankly at the Apprentice, bewitched.

"Now then, why don't you help me get these lab rats back into their cage."

Karie's words are slow and mechanical.

"...As you command, sir..."

Karie stands rigid and turns to face the heroes, reaching for her dagger...

Jeaux fires an arrow at The Apprentice in his rage, but his target dodges and stabs him with The Harvester. The Ranger crumples to the floor in pain, unconcious. The Apprentice laughs and Karie looks over the scene, emotionless and unfazed.

"2 down!"

The Apprentice, Level 7 Humanoid *Poisoned!*

HP: 16/28

SP: 1

Specials:

Rob Them Blind: Hits all heroes for 4 damage, stealing 5 gold from each. The hero who rolled Special Damag is Blinded for 3 rounds.

Swiped Senseless: Steals the hero's common sense, Hexing them for the next round.

Specials alternate.

Drops:

50 gold, Nostrum, Quest Reward

"Rattraaaaaaatatatatattttarattlerattle!" Translation: Heeheehee! Thissss has truend the tablessssss.

Vipunch, Level 4 Beast

HP: 14/14

Specials:

Rattle Rattle: Vipunch rattles its tail, invigorating the entire party. All enemies regain 12 HP.

Drops:

25 gold, Soma

"Hiisssidyhiss. Hiss. Hisshisshiss." Translation: You could've sssssssurendered.

Hissticuffs, Level 5 Beast

HP: 4/12

Specials:

Bludgeon: Rushes the hero who rolled Special Damage, dealing 7 damage.

Drops:

25 gold, Potion x2

The Party:

Jeaux Elmfyre (joeshmoe554) *Party Leader!* *Knocked Out!*

Age: Unknown, Male Automaton Ranger

Level 3

Power: 7

Health: 0/8

Gold: 30

Equipment: Sagitta (WP: 3, longbow) Bow (WP: 4)

Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Remedy

Sir Brickington (Brickington)

19 year old human male knight

Level 3

Power: 7 (Level 3 + WP: 4)

Defense: 2 (SP: 2)

Health: 4/12

Gold: 35

Equipment: Great Sword (WP: 3), Triangle Shield (SP: 2), Great Sword Mk. II (WP: 4 *Envenomed!*)

Inventory: Potion, Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Grand Potion,

Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. (I just can't think of a good name, okay?)

Age: Unknown. Presumably mid twenties.

Gender: Male.

Race: Human.

Class: Ranger.

Level 2

Power: 5

Health: 7/7

Gold: 50

Equipment: Bow(WP:3)

Inventory: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone, Remedy

Name: Arnulf Bishop (Shoker86)

30 yrs old male Human Rogue

Level: 3

Power:7 (4+3)

Health: 5/9

Ether: 0

Gold: 43

Equipment: Dagger(WP:3), Long Sword (WP: 4)

Inventory: Potion, Bedroll, Remedy

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) *Hexed! 1 round remaining*

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 3

Power: 7

Health: 7/9

Gold: 46

Equipment: Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Dagger (WP: 4 *Envenomed!* )

Inventory: Venom (1), Bedroll (1)

Edited February 28, 2013 by Endgame