Heroica RPG - Quest #62: Insider Trading

[Kintobor]

Karie was surprised to see the dog return with the mead.

"Aw, well aren't you a good dog!" She moved slowly, and scratched him under the ear and gave him a decent petting.

"Well, I guess we head down the only alley we haven't checked yet, so lets head there. Nessa, for being a good sport I'll give you the drink as compensation for the bone." She gave the dog one last pat on the head and bid it farewell. She then allowed Nessa to lead them towards Alley A.

Loot

Mead- Nessa

Edited April 26, 2013 by Kintobor

[Dannylonglegs]

Karie was surprised to see the dog return with the mead.

"Aw, well aren't you a good dog!" She moved slowly, and scratched him under the ear and gave him a decent petting.

"Well, I guess we head down the only alley we haven't checked yet, so lets head there. Nessa, for being a good sport I'll give you the drink as compensation for the bone." She gave the dog one last pat on the head and bid it farewell. She then allowed Nessa to lead them towards Alley A.

Loot

Mead- Nessa

The Party went down A, and came across three new paths.

The trail 1 seemed to be a continuation of the stone walls that they were used to. The trail 2 seemed to be getting bigger as it went on. The trail 3 got thinner.

Nessa Anárion (herrJJ)

59 years old female elven Ranger

Level 11

Power: 18 (Lvl. 11 + WP: 7) (20 vs. Werefolk)

Defense: 1

Health: 17/17

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 x2, Mead x2, Potion x2, Croise Bow (WP: 6) (usable by Rangers), Smelling Salts, Newty Mag. (+4 vs. Aquatic vermin (removable) (usable by ex-Amphibians only))

Edited April 26, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Vash the Stampede]

Dreyrugr waits for Amorith to make a bridge. If Amorith chooses not to make a bridge Dreyrugr will attempt to make the jump.

I know Amorith hasn't responded but do I jump yet?

Edit: Party, remember what the rat said about checking for the most used path.

Edited April 26, 2013 by Vash the Stampede

[Dannylonglegs]

I know Amorith hasn't responded but do I jump yet?

Edit: Party, remember what the rat said about checking for the most used path.

(I assumed that since he hadn't responded and that Karie stated in bold that she'd go try letter B., you didn't jump, but if you'd still like to, I'd allow it, since you did bold your action. You would be going a different way than the rest of the party, though, and I'd continue for you in PM.)

(Also remember to look for the odd letter or number out. I'm drawing some inspiration here from Endgame's Rhodus battle where the party members had to discern the real Rhodus from a group of fakes.)

Edited April 26, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[herrJJ]

This all was getting really strange. All those talking animals and, that was even the strangest, Karie seemed to be - friendly and competent. "Thanks for the mead. Don't worry about the bone. I din't like them that much *haha*." At least she tried to make a joke. "Karie, I think the third street looks good, taking into account what the rats said."

[legobodgers]

OOC: I will make the bridge if you still want me to but I think we should just go with the rest of the party.

"Given what the rats said we I think we should go down path 'a', it seems to be the most travelled."

[Vash the Stampede]

OOC: I will make the bridge if you still want me to but I think we should just go with the rest of the party.

Well, one more mistake and Fleur disappears so if it is fine the bridge seems a safer choice.

[Dannylonglegs]

Well, one more mistake and Fleur disappears so if it is fine the bridge seems a safer choice.

Well, she's not going to disappear... You just won't be able to fight her/catch her. And, frankly, that only applies to times after 5:00. The ship is not 100% punctual due to the storm. The time mechanic (unless you go way over) really effects how much time you have to stop her in the confrontation before she escapes.

Edited April 26, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Kintobor]

"Thanks for the mead. Don't worry about the bone. I din't like them that much *haha*. Karie, I think the third street looks good, taking into account what the rats said."

Wait, Nessa's being nice?

"Well... um... you're welcome, just doing my job."

The pressure was on. One more mistake and Fleur was gone. Karie was beginning to sweat. The party leader status had her on edge, but right now was the most intense it had her. If they got lost in the maze it would be on her.

"Nessa, if what those rats say is true, we should head down the alley straight ahead 1. I'll wait for the rest of you to catch up, but lets not diddle around. Then again, these are rats we're talking about. I'd trust that dog over a group of rats."

Edited April 26, 2013 by Kintobor

[Dannylonglegs]

"Mhhhh!" the gorging rats moaned, "Yes! Food Giver is always most welcome for help. We can tell you that the fastest way anywhere is always the way that is differenter. Given the choice of 1, 2, and 3 the choice that does not match up is the right one! 3 is least emphasized, so it's the fast way. If there's a choice of two ways, the path most traveled should be correct. Also, never trust cats, they always lie."

Recalling what the rats said, she looked to see if one of the paths seemed more traveled than the others... But, given three options, she couldn't seem to see one that was used less frequently. Perhaps that clue only applied to choices with only 2 options?

If you want to read what happened in the Rhodus battle that I'm drawing inspiration from, that's here. Similar mechanic, different application.

OOC: I will make the bridge if you still want me to but I think we should just go with the rest of the party.

"Given what the rats said we I think we should go down path 'a', it seems to be the most travelled."

Well, one more mistake and Fleur disappears so if it is fine the bridge seems a safer choice.

I'll still allow you to make the bridge. Please state in bold your course of action when you decide to.

Edited April 26, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Dannylonglegs]

Would Karie still like to lead the party down trail 1, even though none of them seem more traveled-by?

(OoC: I'm not saying you're wrong, just that the paths all look the same in terms of use. You could be wrong or right. Also, I'll wait for the rest of the party to provide feedback.)

Edited April 26, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[herrJJ]

"I leave the decision up to you, Karie. We came this far because of your good leadership. I will follow you!"

[Kintobor]

"Well then, we'll head down trail 1."

Who is this woman? What have they done with the grumpy Nessa!?!

[Dannylonglegs]

"Well then, we'll head down trail 1."

Who is this woman? What have they done with the grumpy Nessa!?!

As soon as Amorith, Dreyrugr, and Drake voice their opinions, I'll take you down the path of your choosing.

Edited April 26, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[legobodgers]

I think that path 1 is the 'most travelled'. We should go down that one, if we come to a dead end a will try to make us ladders and bridges with my garnet.

[Dannylonglegs]

The Party decided to make their way down the 1st path, believing it to be the most traveled.

They were wrong, and ended up in a dead end.... But they weren't alone. crouching in the corner outside a boarded-up building and the wall that cut the party off from their goal was a strange, green slimy person, accompanied by several newts. The thing looked up.

"I was the mad mage Rubix Sixsquares's apprentice." he gurgled for no reason. "But one day he grew annoyed with me and turned me into a newt.... I didn't get better. I just got free of the dungeon where he held me... and now I shall have my revenge."

The mad wretch assaulted the party.

Prepare for Combat!!!

Round 1 of "You literally asked for it."

Were Newt "I shall have my revenge! Rubix and all mankind shall pay!"

Type: Aquatic Vermin

Level 7

HP: 100/100

Special: Public Newtity: Target is Stunned.

Drops: Newtralizer (works like a neutralizer, but has a "w" instead of a "u"), Tasteful Newt (consumable) (grants the blessed effect for one battle)

Newt A

Type: Aquatic Vermin

Level 5

HP: 30/30

Special: Newtist colony: Another Newt joins the combat.

Drops: Venom

Newt B

Type: Aquatic Vermin

Level 5

HP: 30/30

Special: Newtist colony: Another Newt joins the combat.

Drops: Venom

Newt C

Type: Aquatic Vermin

Level 5

HP: 30/30

Special: Newtist colony: Another Newt joins the combat.

Drops: Venom

The Wall

Type: Plant

Level 0

HP: 100/100

Special: Fall apart: the target takes 5 damage, but the wall takes 30.

Drops: Debris Nothing

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) *Party Leader*

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 8

Power: 14 (lvl 8 + WP: 6)

Health: 14/14

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, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether) (usable by ex-Amphibians only), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4)

Nessa Anárion (herrJJ)

59 years old female elven Ranger

Level 11

Power: 18 (Lvl. 11 + WP: 7) (20 vs. Werefolk) (21 vs. Aquatic Vermin) (24 vs. Aquatic Vermin Werefolk)

Defense: 1

Health: 17/17

Gold: 0

Equipment: Silver Crossbow with Raven-Slayer Bolts and Newty Mag (WP 7 (+3 vs. werefolk (removable)) (+4 vs. Aquatic vermin (removable) (usable by ex-Amphibians only)), Leather Armour (SP: 1),

Inventory: Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Venom x2, Mead x2, Potion x2, Croise Bow (WP: 6) (usable by Rangers), Smelling Salts,

Drake Flamerobe

25 year old male human

Level 9 Knight

Power: 14

Defense: 2

Health: 19/19

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, Bone, Amethyst, Oil of Newtism (+4 to SP vs. Aquatic Vermin (usable by ex-Amphibians only))

Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede)

1000 year old Male Vampire Rogue

Level 14

Power: 18 (Level 14+Weapon 6)

Health: 19/20 (Rogue Base 7+ Level Bonus 13)

Gold: 95

Equipment: Crow-Claw Dagger (WP: 6, 1/6 chance to stun enemy on successful attack), Psuedos Hood, Gloves of the Undead Assassin (For every enemy the wearer kills, it gains 5 HP, Usable by anyone, Handgear)

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 x2, Throwing Dagger (WP:3) Fauxthril Scythe (WP:5), The Heads (Quest Item), Bone, Nostrum

Amorith Marvelo (Played by legobodgers)

Level 14 Mage

Power: 22 (14+8+1)

Health: 17/18

Ether: 8/18

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, 9 tonics, 4 remedies, 1 elixir, 3 nostrums, 3 mead, ice bomb, smoke bomb, shovel, bedroll, 4 bones, jo-no tree seed, Scroll of Blindness, Fire Bomb, Phoenix Essence

Party Members state your actions, Party Leader, provide a Battle Order

Edited April 27, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[herrJJ]

Nessa got a grim look on her face as she saw the apprentice nude newt. "So, we are back in business. Let's see how good this new stuff works." Nessa readied her crossbow and aimed for the Were Newt from the back row.

OOC: Thank you DLL. This is really great

[Dannylonglegs]

OoC: I realize that my initial failure may have made the first dead-end kind of debatable, and the 1 was randomly darker for some reason, so Fleur's ship just got delayed another 2 minutes by the storm.

[herrJJ]

OOC: That's very generous of you. Don't wanna bootlick but I have to say: this quest is awesome in any means.

Love it and I am looking forward to what else is happening in this (and further) quest(s)

[xxlrocka]

"We've already killed Rubix. So really, all you need to do is live your life as a newt. I got along just fine! Why shouldn't you?"

"Drake, he's not gonna go away and sleep. He wants serious revenge, although I don't get why he would want to get revenge on everybody when Rubix was the only one involved. We don't even know him!"

Knowing this, Drake attempted to run away attacked Newt B from the front row!

[Vash the Stampede]

I'm going to assume that this is a a normal maze in where travelling away from the exit gets you to the exit.

"I say we go left."

Dreyrugr puts on his gloves.

Gloves should be equipped. And now for some subtle messaging. The storm gets more violent. The storm gets more violent. The storm gets more violent.

"We're in a hurry so would you die for me?" Dreyrugr attacks Newt A from the front row.

[Kintobor]

Karie drew sexy once again.

"Well, this is awkward. The walls not of importance right now, I want two on the were newt, and everyone else on a newt!"

Karie attacks Newt A from the front row.

Battle Order

Karie- Newt C

>Nessa- Were Newt

Drake- Newt A

Dreyrugr- Newt B

Amorith- Were Newt

OOC: Is the Ethereal Cloak effective? As in would I need to take a turn to equip it, or can I equip it and also attack?

Edited April 27, 2013 by Kintobor

[Vash the Stampede]

"Well, this is awkward. The walls not of importance right now, I want two on the were newt.

"Very well."

Dreyrugr attacks the were newt from the front row.

[herrJJ]

Karie drew sexy once again.

"Well, this is awkward. The walls not of importance right now, I want two on the were newt, and everyone else on a newt!"

Karie attacks Newt A from the front row.

Battle Order

Karie- Newt A

>Nessa- Newt B

Drake- Newt C

Dreyrugr- Were Newt

Amorith- Were Newt

OOC: Is the Ethereal Cloak effective? As in would I need to take a turn to equip it, or can I equip it and also attack?

Nessa cleared her throat.

OOC: I hope you don't mind, if I don't change my target, do you? My equipment is quite effective against were nudes newts. Also we had some calls for enemies right before

• Drake: Newt B
  
• Dreyrugr: Newt A
  
• Nessa: Were-Newt
  

I really would appreciate to keep up that plan for I like to see the effects of Nessa's new equipment - thanks

[Dannylonglegs]

OOC: Is the Ethereal Cloak effective? As in would I need to take a turn to equip it, or can I equip it and also attack?

Unfortunately, no. It only works for mages, Clerics, their prestige classes, and necromancers. So, you'll have to wait a little.

OOC: That's very generous of you. Don't wanna bootlick but I have to say: this quest is awesome in any means.

Love it and I am looking forward to what else is happening in this (and further) quest(s)

Thanks!

Gloves should be equipped. And now for some subtle messaging. The storm gets more violent. The storm gets more violent. The storm gets more violent.

"We're in a hurry so would you die for me?" Dreyrugr attacks Newt A from the front row.

Ah, yes, forgot about that. I'll fix it in a second. Also, sorry I didn't wait for you to voice your opinion; I thought you might have been away for the weekend.

Also... Just you wait and see. Be careful what you wish for.

"We've already killed Rubix. So really, all you need to do is live your life as a newt. I got along just fine! Why shouldn't you?"

"Drake, he's not gonna go away and sleep. He wants serious revenge, although I don't get why he would want to get revenge on everybody when Rubix was the only one involved. We don't even know him!"

Knowing this, Drake attempted to run away attacked Newt B from the front row!

"You... killed him?" the Were Newt faltered for a moment... And then let out a strange croak-like howl. "HE WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO COULD TURN ME BACK!!!!" The monster bellowed.

OoC: I'll run the round when Karie responds to the suggested change in strategy. Also, as a side-note, while the end is fast approaching, there are still a few days worth of story and combat to go. I thought Sunday or Monday would be the end, but now I'm not so sure. I suggest that, if you want something from the Witch's Market back in Eubric, you see if you can arrange for someone in the hall to help with that.

Edited April 27, 2013 by Dannylonglegs