Heroica RPG - Quest #62: Insider Trading

[Vash the Stampede]

Dreyrugr, healed and ready-to-go, sliced into the distracted Cloak, snatching up more gold.

"I'll take back what's mine from your cold dead corpse!"

For the first time in a while Dreyrugr chuckled. "Kill me? My eyes are set much higher than you. It's not in my plans to die today. Till the day I kill that man I won't die.

Dreyrugr retrieves his shuriken and throws it at the cloak from the back row.

Well two hits with a melee weapon from the back and one hit with a ranged weapon having the same rolls would deal the same damage. But taking sp into account one good hit is better than 2 smaller hits. Should've thought about that a bit harder. And this way there is less chance of me taking damage. Thank you almighty voice in the sky for getting me to think it all over.

[herrJJ]

"Oh wait. This is just great", Nessa said as her bolt fell to the ground. Suddenly her eyes widened. First she did not feel any change. But then a feeling arose inside her she never ever had felt before. A million pins were piercing her skin. It tingeled. Then came the pain. With a sudden burst of energy Nessa was thrown to the ground. She didn't feel too well as she looked to the cloak. "You bastard. I will... will..." She barely was able to stand up. "You will pay for this. Later." Nessa took her last potion out and drank it (back row). She was not in need of this liquid any often but the smell and the taste of it was something she would never get used to.

[Dannylonglegs]

"Oh wait. This is just great", Nessa said as her bolt fell to the ground. Suddenly her eyes widened. First she did not feel any change. But then a feeling arose inside her she never ever had felt before. A million pins were piercing her skin. It tingeled. Then came the pain. With a sudden burst of energy Nessa was thrown to the ground. She didn't feel too well as she looked to the cloak. "You bastard. I will... will..." She barely was able to stand up. "You will pay for this. Later." Nessa took her last potion out and drank it (back row). She was not in need of this liquid any often but the smell and the taste of it was something she would never get used to.

"Where that one came from I have more!" chuckled the were-raven in a grim echo of Nessa's earlier taunt as he tossed his topaz in the air and caught it again.

[herrJJ]

"Argh"

[Dannylonglegs]

Still waiting for Karie and Drake's actions and the battle order. BTW, We've been doing a page per day.

For the first time in a while Dreyrugr chuckled. "Kill me? My eyes are set much higher than you. It's not in my plans to die today. Till the day I kill that man I won't die.

Dreyrugr retrieves his shuriken and throws it at the cloak from the back row.

Well two hits with a melee weapon from the back and one hit with a ranged weapon having the same rolls would deal the same damage. But taking sp into account one good hit is better than 2 smaller hits. Should've thought about that a bit harder. And this way there is less chance of me taking damage. Thank you almighty voice in the sky for getting me to think it all over.

"I'm afraid your eyes may be bigger than your stomach in that case." Grinned the were-raven rogue. "In all my years of life, I've never been killed." he chuckled, amused by his semi-paradoxical quip.

No problem.

[Kintobor]

Battle Order

>Karie- Remedies Amorith

>Nessa- Potion

>Dreyrugr- Retrieve Shuriken

>Amorith v. The Cloak

>Drake v. The Dagger

>Dreyrugr v. The Cloak

Karie nods at Amoith's suggestion, and uses a remedy on him from the back row.

[Vash the Stampede]

"I'm afraid your eyes may be bigger than your stomach in that case." Grinned the were-raven rogue. "In all my years of life, I've never been killed." he chuckled, amused by his semi-paradoxical quip.

No problem.

A small grin spread across Dreyrugr's face. The were-raven had no idea just what he was facing.

"I don't know how long you ravens live but I have no doubt that I walked in this life long before you and I'll still be walking long after you're gone."

Dreyrugr lets his fangs show for a moment before quickly hiding them again letting his previous statement hang on the mind of the were-raven.

[Dannylonglegs]

>Karie- Remedies Amorith (No longer Confused)

>Nessa- Potion (+10 HP)

>Dreyrugr- Retrieve Shuriken (BR) (Retrieved)

>Amorith v. The Cloak (BR) 5 Damage (19/2=9 Damage)

>Drake v. The Dagger (BR) 4 Miss

>Dreyrugr v. The Cloak (BR) 4 Miss

-1 damage to Al (Poison)

Odds for third combatant 6 No new combatant

The Round went rather poorly for the Heroes, who, after enjoying huge success upon surprising the Po Brothers, had come to a near stand-still, being dealt more damage then they were dishing out.

Karie, hoping to get their powerful mage back in action after the devastating blow he was dealt previously, poured a remedy down his throat. Nessa, still smoking from Ed's lightning, chugged a potion in the back row, wiping the shameful taste off her lips with disdain. Dreyrugr plucked his handy-dandy shuriken from the floor, avoiding a swing from the Dagger in the process.

Amorith, still reeling from the confusion the Cloak's dark magic caused him, failed to cast his spell fast enough. Ed, noticing the mage's attempt, beat him to the punch with his scepter.

"Oh, no, you don't!" he called, extending his arm to make-up for the distance, and bringing his scepter down upon the mage's head.

Drake, disgruntled from his numerous rebuffs from the Cloak, targeted the Dagger. He swung his blade at the roguish rascal, but found that his new quarry was even more adept at repulsing swings. And Drake narrowly missed the Dagger's counter-strike, moving away just in-time. Dreyrugr tried to spy an opening in his quarry, the Cloak's, defenses, and leaped at an opportunity he thought he viewed. Unfortunately, his shuriken was caught by Ed's defensive cloak.

The Brothers now seemed less playful and more focused on their craft. No new sound came from the Church.

Round 3 of Cloak and Dagger

Ed Po (The Cloak) "I'll admit, you thieves are good,"

Type: Flying, Beast

Level: 16 19

Hp: 293/350

Ether: 12

SP: 7

Specials: (Decided by dice roll)

Lightning Blast: Uses 1 ether. Target is dealt 17 lightning damage.

Chain Lightning: Uses 3 ether. All Heroes are dealt 4 lightning damage regardless of row.

Dark Magic: Uses 2 ether. Target is Dealt 8 dark damage and is Confused.

Passive Specials: As long as Al is alive, Ed has +3 Level

Drops: 30 gold, Topaz, Crow-Cursed Cloak (SP: 6 suitable for Mages or Rogues)

Al Po (The Dagger) "But we're the best!" *Poisoned*

Type: Flying, Beast

Level: 17

Hp: 251/400

SP: 3 6

Specials (Decided by dice roll):

Low-Blow: Al assaults the Hero that targeted him in a vital region, dealing 16 damage (piercing SP) and stunning the target.

Sadistic Glee: Al carves deeply into the Hero that targeted him with his dagger, dealing 18 damage and gaining a level.

As long as Ed is alive, Al has +3 SP

Drops: 30 gold, Crow-Claw Dagger (WP: 6, 1/6 chance to stun enemy)

Note: A third combatant has a 1/2 chance of joining the fight at the end of each round until it joins. Also, they all have goatees.

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) *Party Leader*

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 5

Power: 11 (lvl 5 + WP: 6)

Health: 10/11

Gold: 10

Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues) *Poisoned*

Inventory: Potion (4), Mead (2), Remedy (1), Venom, (1) Smoke bomb (2), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1), Dagger (WP:4) Crow-Claw Dagger (WP: 6, 1/6 chance to stun enemy)

Nessa Anárion (herrJJ)

59 years old female elven Ranger

Level 9

Power: 16 (Lvl. 9 + WP: 7) (19 vs. Werefolk)

Defense: 1

Health: 14/14

Gold: 1

Equipment: Silver Crossbow with Raven-Slayer Bolts (WP 7 (+3 vs. werefolk (removable)), usable by Rangers), Leather Armour (SP: 1),

Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Venom, Croise Bow (WP: 6)

Drake Flamerobe

25 year old male human

Level 6 Knight

Power: 11

Defense: 2

Health: 15/16

Ether: 0/0

Gold: 300

Equipment: Greatsword (WP:5), Shield (SP:2) Helmet

Inventory: Torch(WP:3), Potion x1, Phoenix Essence, Tonic, Shovel, Bedroll

Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede) *Hastened*

1000 year old Male Vampire Rogue

Level 12 1/2

Power: 17 (Level 12+Weapon 5)

Health: 18/18 (Rogue Base 7+ Level Bonus 11)

Gold: 34

Equipment: Fauxthril Scythe (WP:5), Psuedos Hood

Inventory: Potion x2, Venom x2, Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Remedy, Grand Potionx1, Smelling Salts x3, Amethyst, Shuriken (WP:5), Mead, Net (if used in combat, 1/3 chance to slow enemy, 1/3 chance to be useless, 1/3 chance slow self, retrievable)

Amorith Marvelo (Played by legobodgers)

Level 12 1/2 Mage

Power: 21 (12+8+1)

Health: 7/16

Ether: 16/16

Gold: 5

Equipment: Dual staff (WP: 8) damages 2 enemies in one hit

Inventory: Fang Dagger (WP: 5), opal (ice), ruby (fire), garnet (earth), diamond (light), amethyst (darkness), 6 potions, 9 tonics, 4 remedies, 1 elixir, 3 nostrums, 3 mead, holy bomb, ice bomb, smoke bomb, shovel, bedroll, 3 bones, jo-no tree seed, Phoenix Essence

A small grin spread across Dreyrugr's face. The were-raven had no idea just what he was facing.

"I don't know how long you ravens live but I have no doubt that I walked in this life long before you and I'll still be walking long after you're gone."

Dreyrugr lets his fangs show for a moment before quickly hiding them again letting his previous statement hang on the mind of the were-raven.

"Oh, well aren't you special?!" quipped the Cloak, genuinely surprised, but unfazed. "My mate and I should be living for some time yet. Only the good die young."

"I've dealt with one of these before." grunted the Dagger. "If you chop them up enough, they don't come back!" he grinned sadistically. "I didn't know it was a vampire before-hand though." He chuckled.

Edited March 27, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Dannylonglegs]

I'll run the next round when I get a battle order, I'd auto-run it, but I'd like to see a preferred order.

[herrJJ]

"If I have to die here you will come with me! At least it is a good day to die hard " Nessa said now feeling refreshed. She pulled out a bolt, readied her crossbow and aimed for Ed from the back row. She turned to her party: "We have to finish this quickly. The time runs away and we can hardly stand much more."

[legobodgers]

Amorith turns to Karie, this round I could either take a potion or you could give me a potion since I could do more damage. I would pay you back

OOC: Amorith owes Karie 1 remedy 1/2 potions

[Vash the Stampede]

"I've dealt with one of these before." grunted the Dagger. "If you chop them up enough, they don't come back!" he grinned sadistically. "I didn't know it was a vampire before-hand though." He chuckled.

Dreyrugr chuckled once again. He found the were-ravens quite interesting. Most fled when finding out he was a vampire. The ones that stayed to try and cut him up never had so far never succeeded but these ones seemed quite confident. He wondered how much longer it would last while retrieving his shuriken and once again throwing it at the cloak.

If auto rolling does happen Dreyrugr will retrieve and throw his Shuriken every turn. I'm assuming you will stop if something bad does happen.

Edited March 28, 2013 by Vash the Stampede

[Dannylonglegs]

Dreyrugr chuckled once again. He found the were-ravens quite interesting. Most fled when finding out he was a vampire. The ones that stayed to try and cut him up never had so far never succeeded but these ones seemed quite confident. He wondered how much longer it would last while retrieving his shuriken and once again throwing it at the cloak.

If auto rolling does happen Dreyrugr will retrieve and throw his Shuriken every turn. I'm assuming you will stop if something bad does happen.

Of course. Assuming the third combatant doesn't enter and no one gets hit to badly, I should be able to do a round or two of just you guys beating them up. I'll only auto-run if nothing bad happens. All I need now is a Battle order. I don't remember the last time Drake logged in, but Kintobor, you can choose his action.

[Kintobor]

Battle Order

>Karie- heals Amorith

>Dreyrugr- retrieve shuriken

>Nessa v. The Dagger

>Drake v. The Dagger

>Amorith v. The Cloak

>Dreyrugr v. THe Cloak

Karie let out a bit of a sigh, not wanting to wast the poison on her new rapier.

"Fine! Here, take this potion!"

She turns her attention to Nessa.

"Nessa, aim at the Dagger, we can't risk you getting taken out! Stupid Po brothers..."

Karie heals Amorith from the back row.

[Dannylonglegs]

>Karie- Potions Amorith (+10 HP)

>Dreyrugr- retrieve shuriken

>Nessa v. The Dagger 3 Hit (19-6=13 Damage)

>Drake v. The Dagger 1 Shield (Sentinel: No Physical Damage next round)

>Amorith v. The Cloak 1 Shield (Magic Burst Garnet Chosen No effect on Flying monsters. That sucks. Sorry.)

>Dreyrugr v. The Cloak 3 Hit (17-7=10 Damage)

-1 damage poison

Odds for third combatant 2 No new combatant

The Heroes hunkered down for the fight. Karie begrudgingly fed Amorith her potion. Amorith thanked her cordially. Dreyrugr took a dive to retrieve his discarded shuriken, dodging a swipe from the Dagger, and avoiding a scepter-swing from the Cloak.

"You've got the fangs, are you sure you're not a snake?" demanded the amused sorcerer at the vampire's slippery evasion.

Nessa, having drunk her potion, placed a cursed bolt in her crossbow, aimed at the Dagger, steadied her hands, and fired, hitting the assassin.

"Gah! De-equip those bloody bolts! They sting!"

Drake, discouraged from swinging his sword, took up his shield, and prepared to defend his comrades. Amorith, healed and prepared to deal another devastating blow to the Po Brothers, accidentally pulled a garnet from his bag. He released the spell. The earth beneath both were-ravens erupted into jagged spikes, but the flying beasts lifted themselves from the ground, nullifying Amorith's spell.

"Ha, mage! Earth spells have no effect on those with wings! Remember your element advantages! For instance, Darkness deals double damage to humanoids such as yourself!" called the hovering sorcerer as he descended safely away from Amorith's magic. A perceptive party-member realized that the alley lacked a fourth wall.

Dreyrugr, having retrieved his shuriken, launched it at the descending mage. The shuriken sliced him under his cloak, and fell to the ground at his feet.

"grrr." Grumbled the were-raver rogue, placing his leg talon over the tool. "I'd like to see you retrieve it now!"

Round 5 of Cloak and Dagger

Ed Po (The Cloak) "This is taking too long!"

Type: Flying, Beast

Level: 16 19

Hp: 283/350

Ether: 12

SP: 7

Specials: (Decided by dice roll)

Lightning Blast: Uses 1 ether. Target is dealt 17 lightning damage.

Chain Lightning: Uses 3 ether. All Heroes are dealt 4 lightning damage regardless of row.

Dark Magic: Uses 2 ether. Target is Dealt 8 dark damage and is Confused.

Passive Specials: As long as Al is alive, Ed has +3 Level

Drops: 30 gold, Topaz, Crow-Cursed Cloak (SP: 6 suitable for Mages or Rogues)

Al Po (The Dagger) "They're damn good!" *Poisoned*

Type: Flying, Beast

Level: 17

Hp: 247/400

SP: 3 6

Specials (Decided by dice roll):

Low-Blow: Al assaults the Hero that targeted him in a vital region, dealing 16 damage (piercing SP) and stunning the target.

Sadistic Glee: Al carves deeply into the Hero that targeted him with his dagger, dealing 18 damage and gaining a level.

As long as Ed is alive, Al has +3 SP

Drops: 30 gold, Crow-Claw Dagger (WP: 6, 1/6 chance to stun enemy)

Note: A third combatant has a 1/2 chance of joining the fight at the end of each round until it joins. Also, they all have goatees.

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) *Party Leader*

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 5

Power: 11 (lvl 5 + WP: 6)

Health: 10/11

Gold: 10

Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues) *Poisoned*

Inventory: Potion (4), Mead (2), Remedy (1), Venom, (1) Smoke bomb (2), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1), Dagger (WP:4) Crow-Claw Dagger (WP: 6, 1/6 chance to stun enemy)

Nessa Anárion (herrJJ)

59 years old female elven Ranger

Level 9

Power: 16 (Lvl. 9 + WP: 7) (19 vs. Werefolk)

Defense: 1

Health: 14/14

Gold: 1

Equipment: Silver Crossbow with Raven-Slayer Bolts (WP 7 (+3 vs. werefolk (removable)), usable by Rangers), Leather Armour (SP: 1),

Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Venom, Croise Bow (WP: 6)

Drake Flamerobe

25 year old male human

Level 6 Knight

Power: 11

Defense: 2

Health: 15/16

Ether: 0/0

Gold: 300

Equipment: Greatsword (WP:5), Shield (SP:2) Helmet

Inventory: Torch(WP:3), Potion x1, Phoenix Essence, Tonic, Shovel, Bedroll

Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede) *Hastened*

1000 year old Male Vampire Rogue

Level 12 1/2

Power: 17 (Level 12+Weapon 5)

Health: 18/18 (Rogue Base 7+ Level Bonus 11)

Gold: 34

Equipment: Fauxthril Scythe (WP:5), Psuedos Hood

Inventory: Potion x2, Venom x2, Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Remedy, Grand Potionx1, Smelling Salts x3, Amethyst, Shuriken (WP:5), Mead, Net (if used in combat, 1/3 chance to slow enemy, 1/3 chance to be useless, 1/3 chance slow self, retrievable)

Amorith Marvelo (Played by legobodgers)

Level 12 1/2 Mage

Power: 21 (12+8+1)

Health: 16/16

Ether: 16/16

Gold: 5

Equipment: Dual staff (WP: 8) damages 2 enemies in one hit

Inventory: Fang Dagger (WP: 5), opal (ice), ruby (fire), garnet (earth), diamond (light), amethyst (darkness), 6 potions, 9 tonics, 4 remedies, 1 elixir, 3 nostrums, 3 mead, holy bomb, ice bomb, smoke bomb, shovel, bedroll, 3 bones, jo-no tree seed, Phoenix Essence

Due to the Sentinel, I'll let you choose your actions as opposed to an auto-roll.

Edited March 28, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Vash the Stampede]

Seeing how the Shuriken was under a talon Dreyrugr pulls his scythe out instead and attacks the cloak twice from the front row.

While sentenial is up Dreyrugr attacks with his scythe twice from the front row. While it isn't retrieve Shuriken and throw from the back row.

[Dannylonglegs]

Seeing how the Shuriken was under a talon Dreyrugr pulls his scythe out instead and attacks the cloak twice from the front row.

While sentenial is up Dreyrugr attacks with his scythe twice from the front row. While it isn't retrieve Shuriken and throw from the back row.

That's what I thought, but I would like to draw attention to the Cloak's specials not being Physical damage. I threw the talon comment in because I figured you'd leave the shuriken alone this round.

[Vash the Stampede]

That's what I thought, but I would like to draw attention to the Cloak's specials not being Physical damage. I threw the talon comment in because I figured you'd leave the shuriken alone this round.

Well damage doesn't do anything, one of the three specials ignore row. I'll take my chances. Besides the chance of me dying in one round is........actually possible. I would have to take sp damage no.1 and other sp damage or someone else roll sp damage no.2 . I'll take my chances while sentenial is up. I can't be bothered working it out but chances are pretty low. Besides longer this battle take the more consumable we all lose. We could probably find a shop around the city but how long would that take? Even then to buy stuff most would need to borrow from Drake. I'll take the chance.

[legobodgers]

Amorith, annoyed at his failure sends an ice spell at the cloak from the back row.

[herrJJ]

"So, I'm back! And this time you won't get away that easy", Nessa said pointing at the were-ravens. She attacked Al from the back row. "Keep it up, Drake. This will help us", she shouted out as she saw Drake taking Sentinal position.

[xxlrocka]

"Yeah, I kinda figured this would happen eventually."

"No you didn't. You just stood there attempting to stab the little birdies in the back, you cruel monster."

"And I'm sure your mother hates you too."

"I haven't got a mother! I was created when you insulted that cleric, remember?"

"Oh yeah."

[Dannylonglegs]

Well damage doesn't do anything, one of the three specials ignore row. I'll take my chances. Besides the chance of me dying in one round is........actually possible. I would have to take sp damage no.1 and other sp damage or someone else roll sp damage no.2 . I'll take my chances while sentenial is up. I can't be bothered working it out but chances are pretty low. Besides longer this battle take the more consumable we all lose. We could probably find a shop around the city but how long would that take? Even then to buy stuff most would need to borrow from Drake. I'll take the chance.

Poop, you're right. Magic counts as physical. Sorry for the confusion. And yes, I was planning on letting you guys visit the Market if you'd like after this confrontation to purchase potions and whatnot.

[Kintobor]

Battle Order Round 6

>Karie- Downs a Mead

>Amorith v. The Cloak

Dreyrugr v. The Cloak

>Drake v. The Dagger

>Nessa v. The Dagger

Dreyrugr v. The Cloak

Karie, still in the back row, pulls a mead out of her bag and takes a swig. The taste is comforting and familiar.

"Well, this isn't so bad. Kinda strong."

She continues to drink the mead from the back.

Battle Order Round 7

>Karie v. The Dagger

>Amorith v. The Cloak (Spell)

>Dreyrugr v. The Cloak (Retrieve Shuriken)

>Drake v. The Dagger

>Nessa v. The Dagger

>Dreyrugr v. The Cloak (Shuriken)

Karie then takes a jab at The Dagger from the back row.

[Dannylonglegs]

>Karie- Downs a Mead (Encouraged)

>Amorith v. The Cloak 4 Miss

>Dreyrugr v. The Cloak 5 Damage (Sentinel Blocks)

>Drake v. The Dagger 5 Damage (Sentinel Blocks)

>Nessa v. The Dagger 3 Hit (19-6=13 Damage)

>Dreyrugr v. The Cloak 4 Miss

-1 poison damage

Odds for third Combatant: 4 No new combatant.

With the security granted to them by Drake's sturdy stance, the martial members of the party stepped forward to do their damage. It turned out rather fortunate that Drake was defending them. Karie, tired of ineffectually pin-pricking the Po Brothers, took a swig of mead. The honey alcohol strengthened her fortitude, and enabled her to place more power in her blows. Amorith tried to cast a spell, but after his debacle last round, the spell simply fizzled out before it could deal any damage. Dreyrugr, his shuriken under Ed's feet, aggressively swiped at the were-raven from the front. The scythe missed, and the Cloak seized the opportunity to launch an attack of his own, which Drake leaped in-front of, his shield taking the damage, and protecting them. The Dagger, attempting to catch the knight flat-footed, swung at Drake, but he too was rebuked by the sentinel's shield. Nessa, the cold, stead-fast sniper she was, shot the Dagger once more. She was getting good with the crossbow.

"Screw the others! The elf's the one dealing us the most consistent damage. Damn those stinging bolts!" grumbled Al ferociously.

Dreyrugr attempted again to swing at the Cloak, but yet again he was turned away.

Within the Church, the party could hear talking again.

"Did you get the guards?"

"Yes! They'll be at the church in a minute."

"Good, have you seen Garn, the Alter-boy today?"

"No, he didn't show up this morning... Oh my... You don't think...."

"Yes, I think so too. Go see if you can find him... Or, tell the Guards to, actually. If he's willing to steal 5,000 gold, he may be willing to do other things too. With the people of this city these days, who knows how well-armed he could be."

"Right away, Father."

Round 6 of Cloak and Dagger

Ed Po (The Cloak) "How Irritating."

Type: Flying, Beast

Level: 16 19

Hp: 283/350

Ether: 12

SP: 7

Specials: (Decided by dice roll)

Lightning Blast: Uses 1 ether. Target is dealt 17 lightning damage.

Chain Lightning: Uses 3 ether. All Heroes are dealt 4 lightning damage regardless of row.

Dark Magic: Uses 2 ether. Target is Dealt 8 dark damage and is Confused.

Passive Specials: As long as Al is alive, Ed has +3 Level

Drops: 30 gold, Topaz, Crow-Cursed Cloak (SP: 6 suitable for Mages or Rogues)

Al Po (The Dagger) "Indeed!" *Poisoned*

Type: Flying, Beast

Level: 17

Hp: 233/400

SP: 3 6

Specials (Decided by dice roll):

Low-Blow: Al assaults the Hero that targeted him in a vital region, dealing 16 damage (piercing SP) and stunning the target.

Sadistic Glee: Al carves deeply into the Hero that targeted him with his dagger, dealing 18 damage and gaining a level.

As long as Ed is alive, Al has +3 SP

Drops: 30 gold, Crow-Claw Dagger (WP: 6, 1/6 chance to stun enemy)

Note: A third combatant has a 1/2 chance of joining the fight at the end of each round until it joins. Also, they all have goatees.

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) *Party Leader* *Encouraged*

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 5

Power: 11 (lvl 5 + WP: 6)

Health: 10/11

Gold: 10

Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues) *Poisoned*

Inventory: Potion (4), Mead (2), Remedy (1), Venom, (1) Smoke bomb (2), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1), Dagger (WP:4) Crow-Claw Dagger (WP: 6, 1/6 chance to stun enemy)

Nessa Anárion (herrJJ)

59 years old female elven Ranger

Level 9

Power: 16 (Lvl. 9 + WP: 7) (19 vs. Werefolk)

Defense: 1

Health: 14/14

Gold: 1

Equipment: Silver Crossbow with Raven-Slayer Bolts (WP 7 (+3 vs. werefolk (removable)), usable by Rangers), Leather Armour (SP: 1),

Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Venom, Croise Bow (WP: 6)

Drake Flamerobe

25 year old male human

Level 6 Knight

Power: 11

Defense: 2

Health: 15/16

Ether: 0/0

Gold: 300

Equipment: Greatsword (WP:5), Shield (SP:2) Helmet

Inventory: Torch(WP:3), Potion x1, Phoenix Essence, Tonic, Shovel, Bedroll

Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede) *Hastened*

1000 year old Male Vampire Rogue

Level 12 1/2

Power: 17 (Level 12+Weapon 5)

Health: 18/18 (Rogue Base 7+ Level Bonus 11)

Gold: 34

Equipment: Fauxthril Scythe (WP:5), Psuedos Hood

Inventory: Potion x2, Venom x2, Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Remedy, Grand Potionx1, Smelling Salts x3, Amethyst, Shuriken (WP:5), Mead, Net (if used in combat, 1/3 chance to slow enemy, 1/3 chance to be useless, 1/3 chance slow self, retrievable)

Amorith Marvelo (Played by legobodgers)

Level 12 1/2 Mage

Power: 21 (12+8+1)

Health: 16/16

Ether: 16/16

Gold: 5

Equipment: Dual staff (WP: 8) damages 2 enemies in one hit

Inventory: Fang Dagger (WP: 5), opal (ice), ruby (fire), garnet (earth), diamond (light), amethyst (darkness), 6 potions, 9 tonics, 4 remedies, 1 elixir, 3 nostrums, 3 mead, holy bomb, ice bomb, smoke bomb, shovel, bedroll, 3 bones, jo-no tree seed, Phoenix Essence

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>Karie v. The Dagger BR 3 Hit (11*2/2=11 Damage to Dagger)

>Amorith v. The Cloak (Ice Spell) BR 5 Damage (19/2=9 Damage)

>Dreyrugr v. Retrieve Shuriken BR

>Drake v. The Dagger BR 4 Miss

>Nessa v. The Dagger BR 1 Shield (Tripleshot: 19-6= 13 Damage to Dagger, 19*2=38-7=31 Damage to Cloak)

>Dreyrugr v. The Cloak (Shuriken) BR 5 Damage (19/2=9 Damage)

-1 poison

12+13=25 damage to Dagger

31 Damage to Cloak

Odds for Third combatant: 3 Third combatant.

Karie, powerful from her honey beer, punctured Al's side with her poisoned rapier. Sexy slid past his armour and straight into the were-raven's flesh. If he wasn't poisoned before, he would be now. Amorith attempted, again, an arcane assault, but was distracted by the Cloak, who bashed the bruised wizard in the chest. Dreyrugr, who failed to hit the Cloak, managed, instead, his secondary objective, which was to push the beaked beast back. He dove and grabbed his tool, tumbling out of harms way. Drake, loosening his stance to hit his foes, was beset upon by the Dagger. try as he might, Drake could not stab the bird-man, succeeding only in repulsing the were-raven's unwanted advances. Nessa, from her reliable position in the back, decided it was time to get the combat over-with. She aimed and fired at the Dagger, and swiftly swiveled, loaded twice again, and released two more bolts into the Cloak.

"Ah! That does sting!" cried the sorcerer. "Who would make such a thing?" he balked as he removed the thorns from his side.

The Cloak, enraged by the sting of the cursed bolts, swung his scepter at Dreyrugr, who'd been eyeing him to spy a weakness in his defense. At least the vampire didn't have to retrieve his shuriken.

Inside the church, a door slammed, then another drawer slammed. The knob on the back door entrance to the church shook, and out stepped an elderly man. He was clad in black church-wear, and wore a peasant's hood, and carried a twisted walking-stick staff in one hand, and a large black sack in the other. The sack jingled of gold. He was turned around, locking the door, oblivious to the fight going on behind him. He spoke in a deep, smarmy voice that the party recognized as belonging to Father Caine.

“Oh, Ennoc, the fools’ll be running around like headless chickens—like Sheep without a shepherd—Now, all we have to do is meet up with Abe and his companions, hand these 'Market-funds and donations' over to sellers, and….” He trailed off as he turned around, noticing the unwanted attention. "What is the meaning of this?!”

"Obviously, the plan wasn't as unnoticeable as Abraham claimed it was going to be. The Hinckwells sent this band of rogues after us. They've got to die here if you want to get out of this with clean hands."

“Damn-it! That's what you're for! I've never killed in my life! I don't want to kill anyone! I just want the money!" He sobbed, pathetically, in his nasally received pronunciation accent.

The Po brothers both looked at the corrupt cleric with disdain.

"Then heal us or something!" snarled Al Po, annoyed. "You're lucky you're paying us enough to not kill you right now. 5,000 gold is enough to kill a man for, but what we're going to get if this plan comes through is enough to kill 60."

"Well, considering what Abe's companion is bringing to the table, I'd say, it's more like 70."

"That would take a long time."

"It certainly would. Fortunately, we only have to kill 5."

The Cleric seemed disappointed by his companions, perhaps, for a moment, wondering if he was doing the right thing. The moment passed shortly.

“You’re right… And this alley only has one exit.” He finished, grinning again.

The Po Brothers didn't seem to impressed with him, though.

Round 7 of Cloak and Dagger

Ed Po (The Cloak) "Kill the sniper!"

Type: Flying, Beast

Level: 16 19

Hp: 252/350

Ether: 12

SP: 7

Specials: (Decided by dice roll)

Lightning Blast: Uses 1 ether. Target is dealt 17 lightning damage.

Chain Lightning: Uses 3 ether. All Heroes are dealt 4 lightning damage regardless of row.

Dark Magic: Uses 2 ether. Target is Dealt 8 dark damage and is Confused.

Passive Specials: As long as Al is alive, Ed has +3 Level

Drops: 30 gold, Topaz, Crow-Cursed Cloak (SP: 6 suitable for Mages or Rogues)

Al Po (The Dagger) "Way ahead of you, Babe." *Poisoned*

Type: Flying, Beast

Level: 17

Hp: 208/400

SP: 3 6

Specials (Decided by dice roll):

Low-Blow: Al assaults the Hero that targeted him in a vital region, dealing 16 damage (piercing SP) and stunning the target.

Sadistic Glee: Al carves deeply into the Hero that targeted him with his dagger, dealing 18 damage and gaining a level.

As long as Ed is alive, Al has +3 SP

Drops: 30 gold, Crow-Claw Dagger (WP: 6, 1/6 chance to stun enemy)

Crooked Cleric Caine "This money is simply to die for."

Type: Humanoid

Level: 4

HP: 250/250

SP: 2

Ether: 10

Specials: (Decided by dice roll)

Stand-back: Attacks against him for the next round deal only Half-Damage

Heal Heavy Wounds: the most damaged enemy regains 15 hp. Uses 2 Ether

Blinded by Greed: Target is blinded. Uses 1 Ether.

Drops: Scroll of Blinding, 2 potions, Sack of the Church’s gold (Quest Item)

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) *Party Leader* *Encouraged*

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 5

Power: 11 (lvl 5 + WP: 6)

Health: 10/11

Gold: 10

Equipment: Sexy (WP: 6, Rapier, Disregards SP, usable by Knights and Rogues) *Poisoned*

Inventory: Potion (4), Mead (2), Remedy (1), Venom, (1) Smoke bomb (2), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1), Dagger (WP:4) Crow-Claw Dagger (WP: 6, 1/6 chance to stun enemy)

Nessa Anárion (herrJJ)

59 years old female elven Ranger

Level 9

Power: 16 (Lvl. 9 + WP: 7) (19 vs. Werefolk)

Defense: 1

Health: 14/14

Gold: 1

Equipment: Silver Crossbow with Raven-Slayer Bolts (WP 7 (+3 vs. werefolk (removable)), usable by Rangers), Leather Armour (SP: 1),

Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Venom, Croise Bow (WP: 6)

Drake Flamerobe

25 year old male human

Level 6 Knight

Power: 11

Defense: 2

Health: 15/16

Ether: 0/0

Gold: 300

Equipment: Greatsword (WP:5), Shield (SP:2) Helmet

Inventory: Torch(WP:3), Potion x1, Phoenix Essence, Tonic, Shovel, Bedroll

Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede) *Hastened*

1000 year old Male Vampire Rogue

Level 12 1/2

Power: 17 (Level 12+Weapon 5)

Health: 9/18 (Rogue Base 7+ Level Bonus 11)

Gold: 34

Equipment: Fauxthril Scythe (WP:5), Psuedos Hood

Inventory: Potion x2, Venom x2, Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Remedy, Grand Potionx1, Smelling Salts x3, Amethyst, Shuriken (WP:5), Mead, Net (if used in combat, 1/3 chance to slow enemy, 1/3 chance to be useless, 1/3 chance slow self, lasts 3 rounds, retrievable)

Amorith Marvelo (Played by legobodgers)

Level 12 1/2 Mage

Power: 21 (12+8+1)

Health: 7/16

Ether: 16/16

Gold: 5

Equipment: Dual staff (WP: 8) damages 2 enemies in one hit

Inventory: Fang Dagger (WP: 5), opal (ice), ruby (fire), garnet (earth), diamond (light), amethyst (darkness), 6 potions, 9 tonics, 4 remedies, 1 elixir, 3 nostrums, 3 mead, holy bomb, ice bomb, smoke bomb, shovel, bedroll, 3 bones, jo-no tree seed, Phoenix Essence

OoC: Yes! The Crooked Cleric's finally on the table. Read his lines in a Nigel Thornberry accent.

Edited March 28, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Vash the Stampede]

If I throw my net and I get slowed will my hastened cancel or can I remedy it?