Heroica RPG - Quest #62: Insider Trading

[Vash the Stampede]

Ooc: Well that sucks.

Dreyrugr back on land feels a bit better but still feels irritated that Fleur was going to get away. Dreyrugr looks up into the storm. They did their best.

But it was too little too late.

[Dannylonglegs]

OoC: I'll Let the Ground Party members decide if they'd like to say anything before I group Karie and Nessa back up.

[Kintobor]

A half hour after Fleur's ship had left port, a small barrel with two figures washes up onto the shore. Karie chokes up sea water and crawls on the beach. The wind is still strong, and the rain still pelts the duo, but it has died down significantly since earlier that day. After taking a few deep breaths, she pulls out her make up kit and looks herself over. Almost all of the paint that covered her body was off her. Her pasty skin tone and freckles were almost surprising to her. She tended to get up early just to look the way she did on a normal day. She gets to work reapplying a layer of white make up to her face and ensures her padding on her chest is straight. She checks on Nessa.

"Hey. Nessa. You okay? We made it back to Brendenton in one piece."

[Dannylonglegs]

The Ground Party looked up at Fleur as the final Crate was hauled aboard. The creaking crane swivelled back over the main deck. Fleur stood at the rail, saying nothing, looking on intensely at the burning city of Brendenton. She grabbed her scarf and rewrapped it around her head, covering her face. The wind howled at her, but she did not heed it. The rain bit her, but she did not flinch. Her cloak twisted behind her like the ship's sail pushing her backwards. The ship left port, and the ground party realized that Nessa and Karie were still onboard. They waited tensely as the ship rocked on the high and choppy waves. Had they been captured? Why were they taking so long? Suddenly, a BOOM! was heard. The deck lit up. The Helm was awash with movement.

"What in the Abyss was that?!" Bellowed Captain Quinton to his crew. The sailers ran towards the hold... But not Fleur. She stood, wooden and silent grasping the rail of the ship, watching the city burn in the storm. She knew what had just happened... She knew she had lost... But she knew that there wasn't a chance she could have won in the first place. Fire lapped across the main deck. Quinton shouted commands at his men. Unbeknownst to the crew, but visable to the Ground Party, a barrel flew from one of the cannon holes, attatched to which two women clung for dear-life. The Ground Party could also see a serpent--or was it a squid--twist nearer to the two swimming party members. The dark form swam directly underneath the two, but suddenly...

"Molly!!!" Captain Quinton called from the Deck. "Molly, those bilgerats caused a nasty leak! I need ye to block it for me if we want any of this cloth to be salvagable!... Not to mention me poor ship!" The form swam off at its master's call.

The Party lost track of the barrel-borne partymembers as they were tossed and thrown about by the hungry, churning sea.

Fleur stood, still as ever, watching her plan's repricussions reek havoc on the sailor's town, and watching her past and future pass ever further from her grasp. Her eyes were pained but unfaltering. To her back was the storm by which she longed to be consumed, and towards which she sailed ever nearer....

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What would the Ground Party Do?

Edited May 13, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[legobodgers]

" I doubt that Fleur will survive long out there, let's go to the were-raven gang."

OOC: Great boss battle although I think it was a little too hard. I understand that you wanted to be difficult but it was made impossible by your bribing of the random number goddess.

[Dannylonglegs]

OOC: Great boss battle although I think it was a little too hard. I understand that you wanted to be difficult but it was made impossible by your bribing of the random number goddess.

I have no idea how all those 6s made it into the fight.

If it's any consulation, IRL in DnD yesterday my d20 was acting like a d3. Really. You're not supposed to get 3 natural 1s in a row. And even then, you're supposed to get better than 3s on most rolls. My ranger nearly killed himself. He didn't take any damage from anything but himself.

I'll take you to the Were-Raven Gang once the others speak-up. You can group up now too. It shouldn't take more than a few words (We group up at the predetermined meeting place.)

Edited May 13, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[herrJJ]

Nessa looked over to Karie. Then sche looked to the ship and the roaring sea. "We made it. I can't believe it. We are alive." Nessa watched Karie re-make-up as she heard her question. "Yes, I am fine. How are you?" Nessa got up and tried to get rid of the wet sand on her clothes but failed miserably. "I guess we should team up with our mates, shouldn't we?" Nessa waited for Karie. As Karie was finished Nessa started to walk towards the party.

[legobodgers]

OOC: Well, maybe I have been bribing the dice goddess.

I group up with Karie and the others.

"We also must go back to Che Qi, most of us have not asked for anything yet."

[Vash the Stampede]

"We also must go back to Che Qi, most of us have not asked for anything yet."

"Nessa's compass should handle that easy enough. By the way Amorith I saw you picked up a nice looking shield. I could trade this halberd I picked up for it which seems to be worth about the same if you aren't planning to use it. Recently I have been falling much too quickly, especially for a vampire. Hard to kill but easy to fall. I figure maybe some training with a shield and I should be able to stay up quite a bit longer."

[Kintobor]

"Yes, I'm fine. Just go on without me, I'll be there in a minute."

She looked back out to sea, watching the ship sail off into the storm-infested distance. She's still out there.

Karie trudges back up the beach to the party.

Edited May 13, 2013 by Kintobor

[Dannylonglegs]

The Party met up together where they had before. The rain still fell, but they could tell the storm was dying down for now.

Would they like to return to Dill or visit the Mafia to claim their reward there first?

Edited May 13, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Dannylonglegs]

OoC: considering I'll be doing exams for the next 5 hours, I'll just take you to the Mafia. That's where it seemed you'd go first anyways.

The Party, having grouped up, followed the soggy map and Nessa's compass back to the Were-Raven Mafia's hideout. Another wet, low-level goon met them at the lighthouse. He beckoned them in, having seen them earlier.

The Party returned to the room where they had met Don Ba and his wife.

"Welcome." the portly, low voiced were-raven spoke. "I trust your venture went well?"

[Kintobor]

Karie curtsies in the presence of Don Ba.

"Of course! Dreyrugr, if you please?"

Karie motions for Dreyrugr to present the heads. She tried to show her anxiousness, but she wanted to leave this den of skulduggery as quickly as possible. These riots were putting her on edge, and it didn't fix the inevitable confrontation with Dil.

[Dannylonglegs]

"My word." Spoke the well dressed gangster. "You're all torn and soaked to the bone." He gestured to his goon, who scurried from the room. He came back with another well-dressed were-raven, who took out a small staff.

"Let me fix you up for what you've done for the family." He stated, smiling non-threateningly.

The Party regained full health and ether.

The Party!

Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) *Party Leader*

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 10 1/2

Power: 16 (lvl 10 + WP: 6)

Health: 16/16

Gold: 104

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

Inventory: Potion (5), Mead (3), 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, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether) (usable by ex-Amphibians only), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Favour from Che Qi, 50 gold worth of Cloth

Nessa Anárion (herrJJ)

59 years old female elven Ranger

Level 12 1/2

Power: 20 (Lvl. 12 + WP: 7+1=8) (23 vs. Werefolk) (24 vs. Aquatic Vermin) (27 vs. Aquatic Vermin Werefolk)

Defense: 2

Health: 18/18

Gold: 5

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)), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP), Ranger's Cowl (SP: 2)

Inventory: Bedroll, Magic Compass, Venom x3, Mead, Croise Bow (WP: 6) (usable by Rangers), Smelling Salts, Favour from Che Qi, Nostrum, 50 gold worth of Cloth

Drake Flamerobe

25 year old male human *immune to fire*

Level 11 Knight

Power: 18

Defense: 5

Health: 21/21

Ether: 0/0

Gold: 310

Equipment: Mace (WP: 7), Impervious Shield (SP: 5) (Grants immunity to Fire), Helmet

Inventory: Torch(WP:3), Potion x2, 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)), Tasteful Newt (Grants Blessed Effect) (Consumable),Greatsword (WP:5), Favour from Che Qi, Shield (SP:2)

Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede)

1000 year old Male Vampire Rogue

Level 15 1/2

Power: 21 (Level 15+Weapon 6)

Defense: 1

Health: 21/21 (Rogue Base 7+ Level Bonus 14)

Gold: 267

Equipment: Crow-Claw Dagger (WP: 6, 50/50 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),Leather Armour (SP: 1)

Inventory: Venom x4, Bedroll, Remedy, Smelling Salts x2, Amethyst, Shuriken (WP:5), 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, Throwing Dagger (WP:3) Fauxthril Scythe (WP:5), Bone, Bow (WP: 4), Favour from Che Qi, Helmet (+1 HP), Halberd (WP: 5), Aquamarine, Saphire, Scroll of Ice Armour

Amorith Marvelo (Played by legobodgers)

Level 15 1/2 Mage

Power: 24 (15+8+1) (29 for spells) (34 if weak to element)

Health: 19/19

Ether: 19/19

SP: 6

Gold: 35

Equipment: Dual staff (WP: 8) damages 2 enemies in one hit, Crow-Cursed Cloak (SP: 6 Suitable for Mages or Rogues), Spellbound Gloves (Power of Spell +5 (*2 if weak))

Inventory: Fang Dagger (WP: 5), opal (ice), ruby (fire), garnet (earth), diamond (light), amethyst (darkness), 4 potions, 9 tonics, 4 remedies, 1 elixir, 3 nostrums, 5 mead, 1 Nostrum, ice bomb, smoke bomb, shovel, bedroll, 4 bones, Scroll of Blindness, Fire Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Newtralizer, Favour from Che Qi, Smelling Salts, Helmet (+1 HP), Halberd (WP: 5), Sword (WP 3) x2, Impervious Shield (SP: 5) (Grants immunity to Fire)

"Now, let's see the heads." Stated the Were-Raven in a business-like manner.

"Here you go." Stated Dreyrugr, pulling out the battered and burned heads from the scrap they'd been wrapped in.

"Excellent." replied the Were-Raven Mafia lord. He had his goon take the two heads and inspect them.

"These are the Po Brothers boss!" He replied quickly and cheerfully. "No mistakin' it!"

"Although I wish you'd brought them back a little more... displayable... this proves their death as well as anything." He then looked the Party over and winked. "And I see you took the Cloak's cloak too. The Dagger as well, I assume?" He chuckled. "You may keep them. I am a generous man to my friends, and this demonstrates out new-found friendship. Here, have some drinks on me in addition to the reward money." He chuckled and beckonened his goon to fetch beverages. "Finally those filthy disgusting creatures are dead and out of my feathers." He beamed. The goon returned with the gold, but also a talon-full of beverages and other items he picked up in his haste.

Dreyrugr, grasping the dagger of the fallen Po brother felt more accustomed to the blade, as if it was more of an extension of his arm. He could now use it with better precision, bringing its Stun chance up to 50/50.

Party Leader, Please Distribute the Loot:

3 Meads

2 Mulled Wines

1 Smelling Salt

1 Nostrum

50 Gold

Side-Quest Successful: Say Nevermore, Po Brothers.

Edited May 13, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Dannylonglegs]

There we go! Never underestimate the rewards of a pleased powerful benefactor. I'd hate to be around when he realizes you killed his son though.

Edited May 13, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[herrJJ]

"Thank you, Don. It was an honour and a pleasure to work for you."

[Dannylonglegs]

"Thank you, Don. It was an honour and a pleasure to work for you."

"The pleasure is all mine." Stated the Were-Raven mobster gleefully. "Those who betray my trust always get what's coming to them in the end. No matter who they are, who they work for, or how powerful they are. It's good to be on my side." He smiled non-threateningly. "Bwahahaha!!! You will all die when I find out that you are responsible for the death of my son!"

Edited May 13, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Kintobor]

"The pleasure is all mine." Stated the Were-Raven mobster gleefully. "Those who betray my trust always get what's coming to them in the end. No matter who they are, who they work for, or how powerful they are. It's good to be on my side." He smiled non-threateningly.

Karie grabs the multitude of items given to the party and stuffs them into her soggy pouch. "But of course," Karie replied, "I understand where you're coming from totally. Now, if you don't mind, I hate to rude but me and my companions here must be off. We have other matters to attend to. However, before I go, a toast fine sir, to you, your wife, and your organization! To good health!"Karie raises one of her own meads to the Don, and drinks it afterwards. After the Don has said anything he wants to, Karie leads her party onto the docks above.Note: I haven't distributed the loot yet for a reason. There's also a reason I'm drinking one of my own meads. (role play effect, as well as a suspicion) Don't take us to Dil immediately, I want to check something first. Edited May 14, 2013 by Kintobor

[Dannylonglegs]

"Good luck in your endeavours, Assistant of Marty, Friend of the Family."

Note: I haven't distributed the loot yet for a reason. There's also a reason I'm drinking one of my own meads. (role play effect, as well as a suspicion) Don't take us to Dil immediately, I want to check something first.

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

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 10 1/2

Power: 16 (lvl 10 + WP: 6)

Health: 16/16

Gold: 104

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

Inventory: Potion (5), 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, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether) (usable by ex-Amphibians only), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Favour from Che Qi, 50 gold worth of Cloth

OoC: Oh, you do, do you? Not gunna lie, I legitimately chuckled evily in a public library.

Edited May 13, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Kintobor]

"Before I dish out the Don's goodies, allow me to ensure that the mob isn't trying to double cross us.

After leaving the dock and getting a decent ways away from the den, Karie pops the lid off of one of the meads given by the Don and drinks it.

"Guys, I tipsy a feel little!"

Edited May 13, 2013 by Kintobor

[Dannylonglegs]

Karie drank down the mead that she got from the Don and felt encouraged. Then she began to die from poison. She Died. Looks like it was a bad idea to trust gansters. oh well.

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

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 10 1/2

Power: 16 (lvl 10 + WP: 6)

Health: 16/16

Gold: 104

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

Inventory: Potion (5), Mead (3), 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, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether) (usable by ex-Amphibians only), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Favour from Che Qi, 50 gold worth of Cloth

Party Leader, Please Distribute the Loot:

2 Meads

2 Mulled Wines

1 Smelling Salt

1 Nostrum

50 Gold

Edited May 13, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Kintobor]

"Righto then, then, 30 gold for each hero, the other twenty coming from the cloth me and Nessa pilfered back at the Apprentice's place. Amorith and Drake get the mulled wine for awesome being. Dreyrugr can have the two meads and Smelling Salts, Nessa can have the nostrum, and I'm absolutely drunk!" She gave a slight hiccup after dividing the loot.

Cute Loot!

Nessa- 30 Gold, Nostrum (-Cloth)

Karie- 30 Gold (-Cloth)

Dreyrugr-30 Gold, 2 Mead, Smelling Salts

Drake- 30 Gold, Mulled Wine

Amorith- 30 Gold, Mulled Wine

[Dannylonglegs]

The Party!

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

22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 10 1/2

Power: 16 (lvl 10 + WP: 6)

Health: 16/16

Gold: 104

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

Inventory: Potion (5), Mead (3), 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, Scroll of Newtity (costs 10 ether) (usable by ex-Amphibians only), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Favour from Che Qi, 30 gold worth of Cloth

Nessa Anárion (herrJJ)

59 years old female elven Ranger

Level 12 1/2

Power: 20 (Lvl. 12 + WP: 7+1=8) (23 vs. Werefolk) (24 vs. Aquatic Vermin) (27 vs. Aquatic Vermin Werefolk)

Defense: 2

Health: 18/18

Gold: 5

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)), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP), Ranger's Cowl (SP: 2)

Inventory: Bedroll, Magic Compass, Venom x3, Mead, Croise Bow (WP: 6) (usable by Rangers), Smelling Salts, Favour from Che Qi, Nostrum, 30 gold worth of Cloth, Nostrum

Drake Flamerobe

25 year old male human *immune to fire*

Level 11 Knight

Power: 18

Defense: 5

Health: 21/21

Ether: 0/0

Gold: 320

Equipment: Mace (WP: 7), Impervious Shield (SP: 5) (Grants immunity to Fire), Helmet

Inventory: Torch(WP:3), Potion x2, 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)), Tasteful Newt (Grants Blessed Effect) (Consumable),Greatsword (WP:5), Favour from Che Qi, Shield (SP:2), 20 gold worth of cloth, Mulled Wine

Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede)

1000 year old Male Vampire Rogue

Level 15 1/2

Power: 21 (Level 15+Weapon 6)

Defense: 1

Health: 21/21 (Rogue Base 7+ Level Bonus 14)

Gold: 267

Equipment: Crow-Claw Dagger (WP: 6, 50/50 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),Leather Armour (SP: 1)

Inventory: Venom x4, Bedroll, Remedy, Smelling Salts x3, Mead x2, Amethyst, Shuriken (WP:5), 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, Throwing Dagger (WP:3) Fauxthril Scythe (WP:5), Bone, Bow (WP: 4), Favour from Che Qi, Helmet (+1 HP), Halberd (WP: 5), Aquamarine, Saphire, Scroll of Ice Armour, 20 gold worth of cloth

Amorith Marvelo (Played by legobodgers)

Level 15 1/2 Mage

Power: 24 (15+8+1) (29 for spells)

Health: 19/19

Ether: 19/19

SP: 6

Gold: 65

Equipment: Dual staff (WP: 8) damages 2 enemies in one hit, Crow-Cursed Cloak (SP: 6 Suitable for Mages or Rogues), Spellbound Gloves (Power of Spell +5 (*2 if weak))

Inventory: Fang Dagger (WP: 5), opal (ice), ruby (fire), garnet (earth), diamond (light), amethyst (darkness), 4 potions, 9 tonics, 4 remedies, 1 elixir, 3 nostrums, 5 mead, 1 Nostrum, ice bomb, smoke bomb, shovel, bedroll, 4 bones, Scroll of Blindness, Fire Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Newtralizer, Favour from Che Qi, Smelling Salts, Helmet (+1 HP), Halberd (WP: 5), Sword (WP 3) x2, Impervious Shield (SP: 5) (Grants immunity to Fire), Mulled Wine

Karie distributed the spoils as they left the mafia den. She stumbled about, tipsy after drinking just a few meads. Surely she'd need to work on her tollerance in the Heroica Bar when they got back... But first they had to claim their reward for crippling Fleur's suicidal power play. Would the Party like to go back to the Grey Wolf in and collect their reward from Dill, or would they like to do something else, such as claim their favours from Che Qi first?

Edited May 14, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Kintobor]

OOC: Wasn't a scroll of ice armour, an opal, and and a sapphire dropped by one of the aquamancers? Also, Nessa's missing some money it seems.

"I don't know a out you lot but I'd like to go and check on Che Qi and make sure he's alright. If you guys don't want to that's fine, it just seems we're holding off on the inevitable confrontation with Dil back at the inn for now."

Karie didn't know what she'd say to Dil when she meet him, only that she would rather not. However, having a reputation with the Hinckwells would benefit her in the long run. If the houses did have all the power, it would be beneficial to stay on at least one of their good sides.

Edited May 14, 2013 by Kintobor

[legobodgers]

OOC: It was, Dreyrugr has them as he killed the aquamancer.

Amorith thanked Karie for the gold and mulled wine before turning to the group at large.

"I would like to go back and talk to Che Qi"

Edited May 14, 2013 by legobodgers