Heroica RPG - Quest #58: Brothers-in-Arms

[Khorne]

Eric winked at Mariel as he walked by, following Nerwen's lead. The odour of drink made him thirsty. Not wanting to shell out another 30 gold for Mead, Eric decided to drink one of his own Meads. When Nerwen found out the ship's name, the Nord also took some smeling salts, hastening him so the search would go faster.

[Chromeknight]

Now that the boys were drugged again, and they had a name and description, it seemd the interlude with the pirates had not set them back much.

Thank you, Fueyaerea.

Speaking to Guts and Eric she said

Indeed, let us go.

Nerwen leads the party to the harbour to find El Alligáleon.

Edited March 2, 2013 by Chromeknight

[Scubacarrot]

As they walked, Guts mumbled: "Why does a Chiman ship carry a Charissian name..."

[Sandy]

As they walked, Guts mumbled: "Why does a Chiman ship carry a Charissian name..."

QM Note: My apologies, my linguistics seem to be rusty. The name should of course be El Alligaléon. The discussion has been retconned accordingly.

"*slurp* *spit* You're welcome! When it comes to maritime matters, you can always trust Captain Squidraken to know the answer! *gurgle*"

"They don't call us merfolk for nothing, after all."

It doesn't take the heroes long at all to find the weregator vessel. Everyone they ask were able to point them to El Alligaléon, which looked every bit as foreign as Captain Squidraken had told.

There was an elderly goblin fishing next to the ship.

"Quite a sight, innit? You should see the crew, and the pets they brought with them! Here, lemme show ye..."

The fisherman took a fish from his vat and threw it against the side of the ship. Immediately the waters around the vessel started to stir.

"Those beasts will surely snatch anyone who's not their master trying to sneak aboard the ship. Ye better watch yer step on this pier, hehe."

Party:

Guts Holla (Scubacarrot)

44 year old male human Raider

Level 23 2/3

*Natural Respite*

*Immune to

Weakened

,

Asleep

,

Confused

,

Blinded

,

Darkness

and

Ice

*

*Encouraged*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Power:

54

(23+28+3)

, 35 for ranged attacks

(23+9+3)

Health:

36/36

(7+22+7)

Gold:

216

Equipment:

Lifestealer (WP: 28,

ice

- and

darkness

-elemental, attacks restore 3 health; dagger), Dancing Shoes (In the turn after a miss is rolled, the wearer can act twice; immunity to

asleep

-,

confused

- and

blinded

-effects and to

darkness

and

ice

-elements; footwear), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power; immunity to

weakened

-effect; handwear), Spiked Collar (+1 Power; accessory)

Inventory:

Stag Antlers (WP:10, intimidation; halberd), Fafnir (WP:14; greatsword), Throwing Knife (WP:9, light-elemental; retrievable), Throwing Axe (WP:5; retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP:6, hollow; dagger), 10 Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, Elixir, 10 Remedy, 3 Phoenix Essence, 8 Mead, 8 Smelling Salts, 8 Nostrum, Metasimian Ale, 5 Smoke Bomb, 2 Deadly Venom, 2 Neutralizer, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Bedroll, 3 Mythril Shard

Eric (Khorne)

30 year old Human Nord Raider

Level 21 2/3

*Natural Respite*

*

Immune to Fragile

*

*Evasion*

*Counterstrike*

*Encouraged*

*Hastened*

Power:

40

(21+19)

Defense:

5

Health:

39/39

(8+20+7+4)

Gold:

189

Equipment:

Godricsleif (WP:19;

ice

- and

darkness

-elemental; greatsword), Counterstrike Gloves (Counter with strength equal to their level after getting hit by a Free Hit; handwear), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row; footwear), Heavy Armor (SP:5, immunity to fragile; bodywear)

Inventory:

Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; dual strike, Lightning-elemental; axe), Sticky Gloves (+50% gold from stealing), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, inflicts cursed; retrievable); 6 Silverfish Wings (WP:8; retrievable), Garnet (Earth), Scroll of Sleep, 12 Grand Potions, Venom, 9 Meads, 8 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrum, Mulled Wine, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb,

Nerwen Calmcacil (Chromeknight)

***Party Leader***

262 year old female Elven Shaman

Level 17 1/2

*Immune to Sealed*

Power:

26

(17+9)

Defense:

3

Health:

34/34

(9+16+6+3)

Ether:

26/27

(5+16+1+3)

Gold:

81

Equipment:

Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), Robe of the Archmage(SP:3, Max.Ether+5, immunity to sealed; bodywear), White Cloak (+3 Max Health; backwear)

Inventory:

Magical Staff (WP:14,

water

-elemental, staff), Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing; accessory),

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Ruby

, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 3 Grand Tonics, 2 Potions, 3 Elixirs, 2 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs , Bone, Shovel, Bedroll

[Chromeknight]

Whatever Reno is up to, it has something to do with this ship. we should take a look onboard. Any suggestions for getting past those lizards?

[Scubacarrot]

"I can make that jump."

[Khorne]

Eric leaned in closer to Guts and Nerwen and spoke in a hushed voice. "We could shove that goblin off the pier as a decoy for those crocodiles."

[Scubacarrot]

The raider raised an eyebrow, he wasn't sure if the Nord was serious.

[Khorne]

Eric grinned and shrugged. "Collateral damage. It's not like we need him. Besides, fishing accidents happen." The Nord crossed his arms across his chest. "Anyway, we could do it like that, but I'd rather see you miss your jump first, old man."

[Sandy]

QM Note: Please bold your desired course of action.

[Scubacarrot]

"I´ll give you five gold for those fish, and your discretion."

[Chromeknight]

Perhaps there is some way to use the fishing rod to throw a line across? But if you think you can make the jump cam'wethrin, you should try.

Hmm, I wonder if I could make them sleep using this scroll?

Nerwen uses the scroll of sleep on the crocodiles if she can.

Edited March 3, 2013 by Chromeknight

[Scubacarrot]

"Don´t call me that, Amandil. I will throw the fish, jump the distance, then put out the plank so you can safely walk across. Simple."

[Sandy]

"Five gold, eh? That'll keep me and me family fed fer a week, so here's the scrawny fishies fer ye! If ye ever need more fishies, just ask for Brog at the Fishmarket, and I'll catch you some."

The goblin takes the gold and hands the pail of fish to Guts. Meanwhile, Nerwen attempts to aim a sleeping spell at the crocodiles, but then she sees more coming. There's at least eight lizards in the water around the ship. Nerwen hesitates if she has enough time or ether to successfully put all of them asleep without alerting the weregators.

Party:

Guts Holla (Scubacarrot)

44 year old male human Raider

Level 23 2/3

*Natural Respite*

*Immune to

Weakened

,

Asleep

,

Confused

,

Blinded

,

Darkness

and

Ice

*

*Encouraged*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Power:

54

(23+28+3)

, 35 for ranged attacks

(23+9+3)

Health:

36/36

(7+22+7)

Gold:

211

Equipment:

Lifestealer (WP: 28,

ice

- and

darkness

-elemental, attacks restore 3 health; dagger), Dancing Shoes (In the turn after a miss is rolled, the wearer can act twice; immunity to

asleep

-,

confused

- and

blinded

-effects and to

darkness

and

ice

-elements; footwear), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power; immunity to

weakened

-effect; handwear), Spiked Collar (+1 Power; accessory)

Inventory:

Stag Antlers (WP:10, intimidation; halberd), Fafnir (WP:14; greatsword), Throwing Knife (WP:9, light-elemental; retrievable), Throwing Axe (WP:5; retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP:6, hollow; dagger), 10 Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, Elixir, 10 Remedy, 3 Phoenix Essence, 8 Mead, 8 Smelling Salts, 8 Nostrum, Metasimian Ale, 5 Smoke Bomb, 2 Deadly Venom, 2 Neutralizer, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Bedroll, 3 Mythril Shard, Some Fish (quest items)

Eric (Khorne)

30 year old Human Nord Raider

Level 21 2/3

*Natural Respite*

*

Immune to Fragile

*

*Evasion*

*Counterstrike*

*Encouraged*

*Hastened*

Power:

40

(21+19)

Defense:

5

Health:

39/39

(8+20+7+4)

Gold:

189

Equipment:

Godricsleif (WP:19;

ice

- and

darkness

-elemental; greatsword), Counterstrike Gloves (Counter with strength equal to their level after getting hit by a Free Hit; handwear), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row; footwear), Heavy Armor (SP:5, immunity to fragile; bodywear)

Inventory:

Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; dual strike, Lightning-elemental; axe), Sticky Gloves (+50% gold from stealing), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, inflicts cursed; retrievable); 6 Silverfish Wings (WP:8; retrievable), Garnet (Earth), Scroll of Sleep, 12 Grand Potions, Venom, 9 Meads, 8 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrum, Mulled Wine, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb,

Nerwen Calmcacil (Chromeknight)

***Party Leader***

262 year old female Elven Shaman

Level 17 1/2

*Immune to Sealed*

Power:

26

(17+9)

Defense:

3

Health:

34/34

(9+16+6+3)

Ether:

26/27

(5+16+1+3)

Gold:

81

Equipment:

Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), Robe of the Archmage(SP:3, Max.Ether+5, immunity to sealed; bodywear), White Cloak (+3 Max Health; backwear)

Inventory:

Magical Staff (WP:14,

water

-elemental, staff), Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing; accessory),

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Ruby

, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 3 Grand Tonics, 2 Potions, 3 Elixirs, 2 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs , Bone, Shovel, Bedroll

[Scubacarrot]

Guts takes the fish, pours some deadly venom in each of them, then throws them, he then jumps onto the ship.

[Sandy]

Guts uses a deadly venom to poison the fish, and then throws them into the murky waters. The crocodiles lash after the treats, giving Guts enough time to jump on board El Alligaléon. Once there, he extends a ladder to Nerwen and Eric so that they can board the ship as well.

The heroes can hear the weregators talking inside the cabin. It seemed they were arguing about something.

"Esto es una locura!"

"Pero rindió bien en tomar a su hermano a Terra Chima. No podemos traicionarlo."

"Lo hecho está hecho. Tenemos que llevar a casa la carga."

There is only two ways for the party to go: barging into the cabin or descending to the cargo hold.

Party:

Guts Holla (Scubacarrot)

44 year old male human Raider

Level 23 2/3

*Natural Respite*

*Immune to

Weakened

,

Asleep

,

Confused

,

Blinded

,

Darkness

and

Ice

*

*Encouraged*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Power:

54

(23+28+3)

, 35 for ranged attacks

(23+9+3)

Health:

36/36

(7+22+7)

Gold:

211

Equipment:

Lifestealer (WP: 28,

ice

- and

darkness

-elemental, attacks restore 3 health; dagger), Dancing Shoes (In the turn after a miss is rolled, the wearer can act twice; immunity to

asleep

-,

confused

- and

blinded

-effects and to

darkness

and

ice

-elements; footwear), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power; immunity to

weakened

-effect; handwear), Spiked Collar (+1 Power; accessory)

Inventory:

Stag Antlers (WP:10, intimidation; halberd), Fafnir (WP:14; greatsword), Throwing Knife (WP:9, light-elemental; retrievable), Throwing Axe (WP:5; retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP:6, hollow; dagger), 10 Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, Elixir, 10 Remedy, 3 Phoenix Essence, 8 Mead, 8 Smelling Salts, 8 Nostrum, Metasimian Ale, 5 Smoke Bomb, Deadly Venom, 2 Neutralizer, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Bedroll, 3 Mythril Shard

Eric (Khorne)

30 year old Human Nord Raider

Level 21 2/3

*Natural Respite*

*

Immune to Fragile

*

*Evasion*

*Counterstrike*

*Encouraged*

*Hastened*

Power:

40

(21+19)

Defense:

5

Health:

39/39

(8+20+7+4)

Gold:

189

Equipment:

Godricsleif (WP:19;

ice

- and

darkness

-elemental; greatsword), Counterstrike Gloves (Counter with strength equal to their level after getting hit by a Free Hit; handwear), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row; footwear), Heavy Armor (SP:5, immunity to fragile; bodywear)

Inventory:

Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; dual strike, Lightning-elemental; axe), Sticky Gloves (+50% gold from stealing), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, inflicts cursed; retrievable); 6 Silverfish Wings (WP:8; retrievable), Garnet (Earth), Scroll of Sleep, 12 Grand Potions, Venom, 9 Meads, 8 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrum, Mulled Wine, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb,

Nerwen Calmcacil (Chromeknight)

***Party Leader***

262 year old female Elven Shaman

Level 17 1/2

*Immune to Sealed*

Power:

26

(17+9)

Defense:

3

Health:

34/34

(9+16+6+3)

Ether:

26/27

(5+16+1+3)

Gold:

81

Equipment:

Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), Robe of the Archmage(SP:3, Max.Ether+5, immunity to sealed; bodywear), White Cloak (+3 Max Health; backwear)

Inventory:

Magical Staff (WP:14,

water

-elemental, staff), Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing; accessory),

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Ruby

, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 3 Grand Tonics, 2 Potions, 3 Elixirs, 2 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs , Bone, Shovel, Bedroll

[Chromeknight]

Though Nerwen knows several languages, she is unfamiliar with the weregator's speech. She can pick out three voices, however. Undoubtedly the three that were in the bar. Although unsure of how big a crew a ship like this would need, she thought it unlikely there would be too many others on board. Not wanting to risk confrontation until necessary, Nerwen signaled with her hand that they should go check out the cargo hold.

I know it's a little rude just making a call like that, but I figure if either of you have something you want to say, you'll say it anyway, and we can keep rolling.

[Scubacarrot]

Guts could make out some words, but not everything, the raider nodded at Nerwen's suggestion.

[Khorne]

Eric had sailed across the world and had seen many cultures, but Chima was a place he had never visited before. The Nord was only able to make out some words of what these crocodiles were saying, but he couldn't grasp an overall message. Eric, too, nodded in agreement to the party leader's suggestion.

[Sandy]

The three heroes descended into the cargo hold. It was dark, but they could still make out a figure hunched in one corner.

Upon closer inspection, they saw that the figure was bound and gagged. Upon seeing the heroes, the man started to squirm. Then they heard a voice behind them:

"Stowaways, eh? Want travel to Terra Chima with we?"

What will the party do now?

[Chromeknight]

Business Capitán. You understand. We have been sent to find Reno Boneparte. My friend here will release this bound man whilst your friend with the scar there goes and checks on your pets who were swimming around. I am afraid we had to... take steps there. Then we will see if we can do business.

Edited March 4, 2013 by Chromeknight

[Scubacarrot]

Guts takes out Lifestealer and attempts to shatter the chain.

[Sandy]

Guts takes out Lifestealer and attempts to shatter the chain.

"No touch cargo, señor! His brother pay for we take him with we. If you touch, we fight."

The captive squirms and struggles even more fervently.

[Chromeknight]

Speaking quietly to her companions Nerwen said,

I assume that is Reno Boneparte. He looks like the man we saved in the hovels.

Nerwen looks around to the figure.

Are you Reno? Would you like our help?

She waits for the bound man to nod or shake his head.

Speaking to the weregator Captain,

Capitán Dundee, you might view us as stowaways or trespassers. But you would permit your ship to be visited by agents of the local authorities? Think of us as inspectors.

As you know in business, there are always competing parties. Tell us the deal you made with this man's brother and we may make you a better offer.

I wrote a whole post, then took a better look at the bound figure and Dundee's words and had to rewrite!

Edited March 5, 2013 by Chromeknight

[Scubacarrot]

"He does look like him, but they're brothers. It doesn't matter which one it is, we can figure that out later, let's just deal with these clowns."