Heroica RPG - Quest #62: Insider Trading

[legobodgers]

My vote is to leave, I just wanted to make sure you knew all the options.

[herrJJ]

"I'd say we leFIGHT. There is nothing else we can do but finish these bastards off."

Nessa took out her crossbow and aimed at the group of rioters. 'I AM A TERRIFYING MENACE TO ALL MY ENEMIES. I AM A TERRIFYING MENACE TO ALL MY ENEMIES. I AM'

"A TERRIFYING MENACE TO ALL MY ENEMIES." Nessa shouted towards the group of rioters and the heroes...

Edited April 15, 2013 by herrJJ

[xxlrocka]

"Honestly, guys and girls. I'm leaving. I don't want to hurt the bard. He's like a new best friend to me now!"

"Yeah, I'm not in the mood to fight either. Besides, I don't even fight!"

[Vash the Stampede]

Dreyrugr turned to Nessa seeing her forget all about their current task. Dreyrugr then looks at the voice in the sky to estimate what time it is.

[Kintobor]

Karie was still unnerved whenever Nessa did the demonic voice, but in this line of work, she had to pull through.

"Majority rules! Here goes nothing!"

She tossed the smoke bomb into the mob, hoisted the cart up, and made her way past the crowd.

"Remind me after this to get Nessa to a doctor or something."

[Dannylonglegs]

Dreyrugr turned to Nessa seeing her forget all about their current task. Dreyrugr then looks at the voice in the sky to estimate what time it is.

Voice in the Sky says 4:29, having fought for 5 minutes and walked for 7. At this rate, you'll get there at 4: 54, as opposed to 4:47 if you hadn't fought the jailbirds. If you get into another fight, it'll take another 4-7 minutes, and you'll get there around 4:59. Also, there is a maze coming up where you have the chance to regain lost time if you make all the right choices, so don't lose all hope if you go over, and also, even if you do miss catching her, she'll still be in the harbour kicking off, and while you may not be able to fight her, you'll certainly get to have a bit of conversation with her.

I'll update Later this evening.

[xxlrocka]

Drake hopped onto the cart as the smoke bomb went off.

"Now let's go! Let's go!"

[Dannylonglegs]

"Raise the flag, sing the song,

Here we come, we're 'leven strong!

and 'leven poor men can't be wrong

Kill the spies! Kill the spies!"

The crowd sang, as they prepared to attack the party.

Karie, having quickly reached a consensus with her party mates, threw her smoke bomb at the riotous crowd. the party barreled through the disoriented masses, wheelbarrow first, and didn't look back. the crowd coughed and cursed, and even after the party was well out of sight they could still hear the crowd shouting "Death to the Hinckwells!" The heavy rain eventually drowned out the chanting citizens. The party was drenched. After 5 minutes of running, the made it to the Middle Wharf District where they had met with the gangsters. They continued on the main road until they heard a loud explosion to their side. A heavy crack was heard, and right in-front of the party, a huge crane fell. it crashed into the building across the street from where it had been standing. A band of were-raven mobsters then climbed out of the wreckage.

"Good work boss, now let's teach these Fishermen a thing or two about paying protection money!"

the five-men band of were-ravens raced towards the party.

"Who a' dese guys?" a second goon asked, upon almost bumping into Drake. "Dey're armed to da teeth! The Fishe'men's Guild must 'ave hi'ed bodygua'ds! Let's deal with dem fiost!

"They shouldn't be too hard to kill. Let's be quick about it."

"Indeed! My feathers are soaked!"

Prepare for Battle!!!

Round 1 of Mobster Mash

Getaway Guy "Alright, let's get dis over wit."

Type: Flying, Beast

Level: 12

HP: 90

Special: Expeditious Retreat: All enemies are Hastened next round

Drops: Fancy Fedora (at the beginning of combat, the user has a 50% chance to be hastened, Headgear)

Mobster Mage "We're gonna have a blast."

Type: Flying, Beast

Level: 9

HP: 80

Specials:

Magic Burst: 4 Dark Damage to All Heroes (used if targeted by non-ether-user)

Seal Spell: Target is Sealed

Drops: Seal Scroll, Amethyst

Were Raven Goon A "Why do we gotta do dis in the rain, boss?"

Type: Flying, Beast

Level: 6

HP: 60

SP: 3

Specials: (Decoided by Doice Roll)

Rapidshot: The Goon deals 6 damage to the target and the hero before and after in the battle order.

Critical Hit: The Goon deals 9 Damage

Drops: Hand Crossbow (WP: 3), Potion

Were Raven Goon B "Don'tcha question Boss's orders! We've got da poifect time ta do it roit now 'cause of all de riotin'.'"

Type: Flying, Beast

Level: 6

HP: 60

SP: 3

Specials: (Decoided by Doice Roll)

Rapidshot: The Goon deals 6 damage to the target and the hero before and after in the battle order.

Critical Hit: The Goon deals 9 Damage

Drops: Hand Crossbow (WP: 3), Remedy

Were Raven Goon C "Am I the only one here who speaks common with a consistent accent?"

Type: Flying, Beast

Level: 6

HP: 60

SP: 3

Specials: (Decided by Dice roll)

Rapidshot: The Goon deals 6 damage to the target and the hero before and after in the battle order.

Critical Hit: The Goon deals 9 Damage

Drops: Hand Crossbow (WP: 3), Remedy

The Party

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) *Party Leader*

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 7

Power: 13 (lvl 7 + WP: 6)

Health: 6/13

Gold: 31

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

Inventory: Potion (6), Mead (2), Remedy (2), Venom (1), Smoke bomb (1), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1),Dagger (WP:4), Topaz, Fire Bomb (1), Wheelbarrow full of corpses

Nessa Anárion (herrJJ)

59 years old female elven Ranger

Level 101/2

Power: 17 (Lvl. 10 + WP: 7) (20 vs. Werefolk)

Defense: 1

Health: 14/16

Gold: 0

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

Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Venom, Mead, Potion x3, Croise Bow (WP: 6) (usable by Rangers), Smelling Salts

Drake Flamerobe

25 year old male human

Level 8 Knight

Power: 13

Defense: 2

Health: 11/18

Ether: 0/0

Gold: 310

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

Inventory: Torch(WP:3), Potion x2, Phoenix Essence, Tonic, Shovel, Bedroll, Mead, Smoke Bomb, Remedy, Fire Bomb

Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede)

1000 year old Male Vampire Rogue

Level 13 1/2

Power: 17 (Level 13+Weapon 6)

Health: 11/19 (Rogue Base 7+ Level Bonus 12)

Gold: 36

Equipment: Crow-Claw Dagger (WP: 6, 1/6 chance to stun enemy on successful attack), Psuedos Hood

Inventory: 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), Nostrum, Potion x3, Throwing Dagger (WP:3) Fauxthril Scythe (WP:5), The Heads (Quest Item)

Amorith Marvelo (Played by legobodgers)

Level 13 1/2 Mage

Power: 21 (13+8+1)

Health: 16/17

Ether: 9/17

SP: 6

Gold: 5

Equipment: Dual staff (WP: 8) damages 2 enemies in one hit, Crow-cursed Cloak (SP: 6 Suitable for Mages or Rogues)

Inventory: Fang Dagger (WP: 5), opal (ice), ruby (fire), garnet (earth), diamond (light), amethyst (darkness), 5 potions, 8 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, Scroll of Blindness, Fire Bomb

Party Leader, Please make an Order, Players, send in your actions.

Edited April 16, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[legobodgers]

OOC: The loot

We should probably leave but I think we can kill these guys quickly and move on.

[Kintobor]

Karie dropped the cart's handle at the sound of the explosion as she watched the crane come down, smashing right in front of her. It was a miracle none of her fellow team members were under it. It was more of a miracle her makeup on her face was still somewhat intact. She cringed at the sign off the mob moving towards them.

"Great, just what we need, more unnecessary delays!" She could tell Amorith was getting greedy with the loot.

"Amorith, trust the pick pocket, there comes a time in one's life when they realize that their eyes are often hungrier than their stomachs, if you get what I'm sayin'. There will be better loot to come, you just gotta wait for it." Karie fishes out her last smoke bomb.

"This is my last one guys! I suggest we make like trees and leave, but that's just me and the boat we gotta get to! Are we going to run again, gang?"

OOC: Great, now I suddenly have the urge to go watch Beauty and the Beast again!

Edited April 16, 2013 by Kintobor

[Dannylonglegs]

OOC: The loot

We should probably leave but I think we can kill these guys quickly and move on.

OoC: I thought you might. These aren't supposed to be easy decisions after all. I was sure Drake would go for the shield and sword from the last one.

OOC: Great, now I sudddenly have the urge to go watch Beauty and the Beast again!

I was hoping to get a few more musical references into that, but you guys decided to bravely run away.

[Kintobor]

I was hoping to get a few more musical references into that, but you guys decided to bravely run away.

OOC: Did someone say

And dang it I can only find an AMV of the song! It's either that or a PMV, and I don't want to pull another pony reference after Karie's drunken dancing!

[Vash the Stampede]

Dat loot looks so amazing. But I'd put the current mission on top. If we make the right choices at whatever maze we should be fine but we really should be assuming the worst and we can technically come back and fight later right? Even if we can't I'd rather miss out on loot and exp to finish this quest properly.

"I don't know about the rest of you but this is all a waste of time." Dreyrugr throws a smoke bomb if there isn't too much conflict with his party.

[legobodgers]

Okay then, lets go.

[Dannylonglegs]

Dat loot looks so amazing. But I'd put the current mission on top. If we make the right choices at whatever maze we should be fine but we really should be assuming the worst and we can technically come back and fight later right? Even if we can't I'd rather miss out on loot and exp to finish this quest properly.

"I don't know about the rest of you but this is all a waste of time." Dreyrugr throws a smoke bomb if there isn't too much conflict with his party.

To lay all the cards on the table, there is no one way to end the quest properly. I have plans for whatever the result of the ship escapade, and if you go and find some way that I didn't expect, I can roll with it as well. I didn't expect you to do this, but frankly, had you chosen so, I'd have let you fight every single combat I had prepared, gaining all the loot and exp. Sure you'd miss the ship that way, but it's certainly a valid choice. Also, whether you catch the ship or not, there will be a boss fight. But, these particular guys will not be sticking around until you get back from the Harbour.

Edited April 16, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[herrJJ]

"Now what? Are we running away like chicken again. To the arms I say. More loot. More blood. More killing for everyone."

OOC: For the upcoming maze I have a compass That one might help. So we could have time for another fight, pleeeeeaaaaassssseeee?

Edited April 16, 2013 by herrJJ

[Vash the Stampede]

OOC: For the upcoming maze I have a compass That one might help. So we could have time for another fight, pleeeeeaaaaassssseeee?

I doubt it will be so easy to get through the maze but if so I'd gladly welcome loot and exp. Especially exp. Amorith and Dreyrugr are only 3 battles from lv 15 and we can guarantee one boss battle.

[Kintobor]

"Well, that's one less smoke bomb I have to waste. Run team, to the boat!"

OOC: I agree with Dreyrugr's decision. That boat takes more importance than a bunch of mobsters.

[herrJJ]

"So well, no fighting? Again? Running away like cowards we do. This is not my way!"

OOC: and Nessa is only 9 fights away from lvl 15

But nevermind. I think we don't do that much of battles

[Dannylonglegs]

The compass tells you direction, not route, necessarily, IMO. Feel free to try it though. It'd make sense, in character, at least. I took this interpretation early on when I was looking at your stats and wondering how that'd fit with my wild goose chase plot. I also would not have allowed you to use it to look for people you'd never met, IE: I ask my compass to locate the Po Brothers.Your compass can't find them since you don't know who they are. or, I use my compass to find the rumour spreader.Your compass can't find the Rumour Spreader since you don't know who the Rumour Spreader is. Fortunately, that never really came up. It would have worked with Abe the Accountant, or Bart, or Dill, or Ave, or Dice,or Yoro, or the Cloth Merchants, or the Mob Boss, or the Clothes-Guild-Head, or the Bard, if you wanted to locate any of them at any point during the day, and it might have given you some insight on who the players in this game were, but nothing you couldn't find out any other way.

I doubt it will be so easy to get through the maze but if so I'd gladly welcome loot and exp. Especially exp. Amorith and Dreyrugr are only 3 battles from lv 15 and we can guarantee one boss battle.

I didn't think about it that way, but there are two ways (or technically 4-6 ways) to gain access to 3 battles before the end of my Quest. At this point, including this optional battle, there's a max of 5-6 battles left, including this one, and that includes either doing well in the maze or something else... I doubt you'll get that many. A more accurate Max might be 4-5, but since it is literally the Max, I gave you the larger of the two. At the rate you're going though, I only see you getting 2. I'll let you figure out what those are. I've already done more than my fair share of laying cards on the table.

So you've decided to ditch this battle? I'll update in the evening, as usual. I hope my slowness is not annoying you all.

Edited April 16, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[xxlrocka]

Drake stopped looking so shocked and he lied down in the cart and had a nap and as the party left, Dak decided to clear the smoke in front of him before flying after the party.

[herrJJ]

Through the smoke Nessa barely saw anything. She followed the party by hearing although she was against leaving. She made her way through the streets and caught up with the gang. "Why don't you listen to me? We could have defeated those guys over there?" Nessa yelled at Karie. She didn't wait for an answer as she didn't want to get one. She walked ahead of the group map in hand and followed the path to the docks.

OOC: @QM: don't feel sorry for the speed. It is fun as it is This quest is great for rp'ing so far

Edited April 16, 2013 by herrJJ

[legobodgers]

I will use my smoke bomb this time Karie.

OOC: It will be annoying although slightly hilarious if Vash and I end up at level 14.5.

[Dannylonglegs]

I will use my smoke bomb this time Karie.

OOC: It will be annoying although slightly hilarious if Vash and I end up at level 14.5.

Oh, will you now?

I told you there are several ways to get there.

The Party tossed a smoke bomb at the Were-Raven Mobsters and made there way through the wreckage of the crane and out the other side. The Mobsters were only concerned about rouging up the Fishermen, so they didn't pursue.

The Party ran another 5 minutes in the pouring rain, entering the Peasant District. The place was mostly deserted, it seemed, and filled with wooden housing and quite a few health violations. The poverty of the region was almost palpable. Suddenly, they ran into a monologueing old man with a black, long-sleeved robe.

“.... Those insolent fools, the Lord and his Mage’s Guild, think they can banish me, Archmage Rubix Sixsquares, from my place in the Lord’s Counsel simply because I lack a noble title and I experiment with various unethical rituals?!?! They shall pay for this insult! For the past 5 years I have been planning my revenge, and today on the 5th anniversary of my banishment, I shall storm the Lord’s Keep in this confusion and slay him with my UNDEAD MINIONS!!! Mwahahahaha! Mwahahaha!! Arise my horde! Nothing can stop us now!! Wait, what’s this? Intruders? Excellent! I can try-out my new horde on you! Mwahahahaha!"

Prepare for Battle!!!

Round 1 of My Big Fat Greek Undeading.

Archmage Rubix Sixsquares "Mwahahaha!"

Type: Humanoid, Dark

Level: 15

HP: 150

SP: 3

Ether: 20/20

Specials: (Chosen by Dice Roll)

Curses!: Target is Cursed (uses 1 ether)

Raise undead: A random undead joins the combat (Uses 3 ether)

Turn you into a newt: Target is minimized, all attacks become (Bite, usable by anyone, non-ranged, WP=Current highest WP item, Poisoned), Effect lasts until remedied. (Uses 5 Ether)

Take Tonic: Rubix regains 5 ether (uses Tonic ) (Usable only if 5 Ether has been used)

Drops: Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Amethyst, Tonic x2

Earth Golem "..."

Type: Earth

Level: 10

HP: 200

SP: 5

Special: Smash: Deals 14 Earth Damage.

Drops: Nothing

Note: Crumbles when Rubix dies.

A Single Toad "Ribbit!"

Type: Aquatic, Beast

Level: 1

HP: 10

SP: 5

Special: Croakomancy: Target is brought down to 1 HP.

Drops: Potion

Black Death "Gnarls"

Type: Undead

Level: 9

HP: 60

Special: Leech Life: Target loses 5 HP, and Black Death Gains 5 HP, regardless of row or SP

Drops: Gloves of the Undead Assassin (For every enemy the wearer kills, it gains 5 HP, Usable by anyone, Handgear)

Gangreen "Barkly"

Type: Undead

Level: 8

HP: 50

Special: Fester: Target takes 8 damage and is poisoned.

Drops: Venom

Skelie in a Barrel "Do a Barrel Roll!"

Type: Undead, Plant

Level: 6

HP: 40

Special: Do a Barrel Roll: Target is confused and enraged.

Drops: Nostrum, Bone

Skeleton A *rattle*

Type: Undead

Level: 5

HP: 5

Special: Faced with the concept of mortality: Target is afraid for three rounds.

Drops: Bone

Skeleton B *rattle*

Type: Undead

Level: 5

HP: 5

Special: Faced with the concept of mortality: Target is afraid for three rounds.

Drops: Bone

Skeleton C *rattle*

Type: Undead

Level: 5

HP: 5

Special: Faced with the concept of mortality: Target is afraid for three rounds.

Drops: Bone

The Party

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) *Party Leader*

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 7

Power: 13 (lvl 7 + WP: 6)

Health: 6/13

Gold: 31

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

Inventory: Potion (6), Mead (2), Remedy (2), Venom (1), Smoke bomb (1), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1),Dagger (WP:4), Topaz, Fire Bomb (1), Wheelbarrow full of corpses

Nessa Anárion (herrJJ)

59 years old female elven Ranger

Level 101/2

Power: 17 (Lvl. 10 + WP: 7) (20 vs. Werefolk)

Defense: 1

Health: 14/16

Gold: 0

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

Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Venom, Mead, Potion x3, Croise Bow (WP: 6) (usable by Rangers), Smelling Salts

Drake Flamerobe

25 year old male human

Level 8 Knight

Power: 13

Defense: 2

Health: 11/18

Ether: 0/0

Gold: 310

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

Inventory: Torch(WP:3), Potion x2, Phoenix Essence, Tonic, Shovel, Bedroll, Mead, Smoke Bomb, Remedy, Fire Bomb

Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede)

1000 year old Male Vampire Rogue

Level 13 1/2

Power: 17 (Level 13+Weapon 6)

Health: 11/19 (Rogue Base 7+ Level Bonus 12)

Gold: 36

Equipment: Crow-Claw Dagger (WP: 6, 1/6 chance to stun enemy on successful attack), Psuedos Hood

Inventory: Venom x2, Bedroll, 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), Nostrum, Potion x3, Throwing Dagger (WP:3) Fauxthril Scythe (WP:5), The Heads (Quest Item)

Amorith Marvelo (Played by legobodgers)

Level 13 1/2 Mage

Power: 21 (13+8+1)

Health: 16/17

Ether: 9/17

SP: 6

Gold: 5

Equipment: Dual staff (WP: 8) damages 2 enemies in one hit, Crow-Cursed Cloak (SP: 6 Suitable for Mages or Rogues)

Inventory: Fang Dagger (WP: 5), opal (ice), ruby (fire), garnet (earth), diamond (light), amethyst (darkness), 5 potions, 8 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, Scroll of Blindness, Fire Bomb

Party Leader: Do stuff. Everyone: Do stuff

Edited April 17, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Kintobor]

Karie face palms.

"Great, more crazy people!"

She drew Sexy.

"So, what do we do? I don't want to run into a never ending fight and all, but if you wanna stick around, someone through a bomb to start, preferably holy!"

OOC: I swear, if Karie get's turned into a newt!

Battle Order (if the party is sticking around for the fight)

>Drake vs. Earth Golem

>Dreyrugr vs. Rubix

>Amorith: Holy Bomb

>Karie vs. Gangreen

>Nessa vs. Black Death

Edited April 17, 2013 by Kintobor