Heroica RPG - Quest #61: Grim Grinning Ghosts

[Cutcobra]

OOC:You do realize you're going to do half damage don't you, Psykater?

[joeshmoe554]

OOC: Broomsticks are ranged weapons I believe

Seeing the rest of his comrades target the two shadows on either end, Jeaux quickly switches his target to the demonic being in the center of their foe's forces.

Jeaux attacks Shadow B from the back row.

Edited April 7, 2013 by joeshmoe554

[Cutcobra]

OOC: My bad! Sorry!

[Kintobor]

Round 1 of the Mausoleum Battle!

Battle Order

Zoltan vs. Shadow C- Critical Hit (3x2+5=11) (no stun)

>Amma vs. Shadow A- Damage (6/2=3 damage)

>Heckz- consumes potion (heals 10 health!)

>Jeaux vs. Shadow B- Special Damage (removed from combat!)

>Em- Miss

The battle in the mausoleum begins as Zoltan strikes Shadow C a hefty blow! Amma swipes Shadow A with her broom, who dodges and returns with a powerful scratch. Heckz takes the turn to drink his potion, while Jeaux readies his bow. He however doesn't notice his target lurking behind him, who grabs him from behind, and drags the struggling automaton into the shadows! Em, put on edge due to the recent turn of events, misses his shoot. The two Shadows move in on the party...

Shadow A

Level 6 Dark Humanoid

HP: 60/60

Special: Into Darkness

The Shadow grapples the hero and drags him into the shadows, removing both the hero and the Shadow from combat for a single round of combat. When the hero returns at the beginning of the next round, they have lost 6 health and 3 ether (if applicable). The Shadow resumes combat after returning.

Passive Special: Murky Body

The Shadow has a 1/6 chance to half all damage dealt to it by the hero. (determined by roll of 1 on a six sided die)

Drops: Murky Pearl (worth 25 gold)

Shadow B *removed from combat*

Level 6 Dark Humanoid

HP: 60/60

Special: Into Darkness

The Shadow grapples the hero and drags him into the shadows, removing both the hero and the Shadow from combat for a single round of combat. When the hero returns at the beginning of the next round, they have lost 6 health and 3 ether (if applicable). The Shadow resumes combat after returning.

Passive Special: Murky Body

The Shadow has a 1/6 chance to half all damage dealt to it by the hero. (determined by roll of 1 on a six sided die)

Drops: Murky Pearl (worth 25 gold)

Shadow C

Level 6 Dark Humanoid

HP: 49/60

Special: Into Darkness

The Shadow grapples the hero and drags him into the shadows, removing both the hero and the Shadow from combat for a single round of combat. When the hero returns at the beginning of the next round, they have lost 6 health and 3 ether (if applicable). The Shadow resumes combat after returning.

Passive Special: Murky Body

The Shadow has a 1/6 chance to half all damage dealt to it by the hero. (determined by roll of 1 on a six sided die)

Drops: Nothing

The Party

Stigveladi ("Amma") Kötturin (PsyKater) *Party Leader*

247 years old dwarven Mage (f)

Level 10.5

Power: 13 (Lvl 10 + WP 3)

Health: 4/15 (Base 4 + Lvl 10 + Cat Statuette 1)

Ether: 12/14 (Base 4 + Lvl 10)

Gold: 21

Equipment: Dwarven Broomstick (WP: 3), Cat Statuette (+1 HP)

Inventory: Fragment of an Opal (Gem; Ice), Scroll of Inspiration, Bedroll, Potion (2x), Grand Potion, Tonic (2x), Smelling Salts, Venom

Jeaux Elmfyre (joeshmoe554) *Removed from combat*

Automaton male, Ranger

Level 8

Power: 14 (Level 8 + WP: 5 + Artifact boost: 1)

Defense: 0

Health: 10/13 (base HP: 5 + Level bonus: 8)

Gold: 15

Equipment: Eminus (WP: 5; bow), Ranger's Quiver (WP+1; backwear)

Inventory: Bow (WP: 4; bow), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Venom, Potion x4, Holy Bomb x3, Remedy, Handy Suitcase (SP:-2, usable by anyone. Allows the user to use two items in combat instead of one, as if they were Hastened.)

Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. (emjajoas)

Age: Unknown. Presumably mid twenties.

Gender: Male.

Race: Human.

Class: Ranger.

Level 7

Power: 13

Health: 8/12

Gold: 5

Equipment: Bow(WP:5), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows)

Inventory: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone, Nostrum, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion x5, Remedy x3, Gentleman's Hat (SP: 1, suitable for men, headgear. The wearer has a 1/2 chance to not be affected by Asleep.), Venom

Heckz Brutenhal (Eric-Su)

32 year old male Mage.

Level: 5

Power: 8

Health: 9/9

Ether: 5/9

Gold: 17

Equipment: Cheap Wand (WP 3)

Inventory: Opal (Ice), Bedroll, Tonic

Zoltan (LTPro) *Sentinel!*

22 Year Old Male Human Knight

Level 5

Power: 8

Defense: 2

Health: 11/14

Gold: 10

Equipment: Shield (SP: 2), Longsword (WP: 3), Ball and Chain (WP: 3, suitable for knights and barbarians. Has a 1/2 chance to stun the targeted opponent.)Inventory: Potion, Remedy

Party leader, decide turn order! Everyone else, choose your target!

[joeshmoe554]

OOC: Is the damage from the special attack affected by row?

Jeaux could feel the demon digging into his flesh as he was dragged away from combat. His companions were too preoccupied with their own battles to provide him any assistance. He threw his elbow backwards, attempting to strike the creature that held him captive. His elbow struck its target, but the being did not even flinch. It was as if this thing could feel no pain. He continued to assault his attacker with little success. Jeaux could feel it draining the life force from his body. If he didn't find a way to remove himself from this creature soon, it would be too late.

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Heckz saw how the poor automaton dissapeared as the Shadow grabbed his body into the darkness. I wonder... "I know someone someone who could probably help!" "MECHABEING!!".Heckz's voice seemed louder than a normal, screaming human voice.

[PsyKater]

Amma sees how Jeaux disappears from the battlefield together with the attacked enemy while she is thrown back by the hit by the other Shadow.

"Where is he gone? Well, Heckz, you look much better now. I can make you feel even better. During that please attack the Shadows.

Amma uses her Scroll of Inspiration on Heckz

BO

Zoltan

> Amma

> Heckz

> Em

> Jeaux

[Emjajoas]

Em attacks Shadow C from the back row, frustrated that he missed his first shot.

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"I never fell bad, miss." Heckz casts an Ice Spell at Shadow C from the back row

Edited April 9, 2013 by Eric Su

[LTPro]

Zoltan attacks Shadow A from the front row.

[Kintobor]

OOC: Is the damage from the special attack affected by row?

Yes. It halves damage, and ether. Seeing as how the Shadow literally removes a PC from combat, I'll be benevolent in this instance. And for future reference, sentinel doesn't negate the effects of Into Darkness, since their applied the next round. Let's see what happens next, shall we? But before we do, PsyKater, can you give me a description of what the Scroll of Inspiration does? I can't find any info on it in the treasury.

[joeshmoe554]

OOC: Scroll of Inspiration Enables casting the inspired-effect to the target, doubling their current and maximum health for the remainder of the battle. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 10 ether. Usable only by mages, clerics, Necromancers, Chi Monks, and Minstrels.

[Kintobor]

OOC: Thank you! As well, Eric Su, you can't hit B, since B is out of combat. Would you like to attack A, or C?

[Cutcobra]

OOC: Edited.

[Kintobor]

OOC: Perfect! Let's see what Lady Luck has in store for you?

Round 2 of the Mausoleum Battle!

Battle Order

Zoltan Vs. Shadow A- Hit (5+3=8) (Shadow A is Stunned!)

> Amma - Spell of Inspiration on Heckz: Success!

> Heckz Vs. Shadow C- Miss

> Em Vs. Shadow C- Special Damage (Em and Shadow C are removed from combat)

Jeaux- 3 damage

Shadow B- Rejoins the fight

The fight continues as Zoltan swings his Ball and Chain at Shadow A, effectively striking him and stunning the ghoul in the process! Amma whips out a scroll and begins to recite magic incantations towards Heckz, who feels brimming with energy after it's successful reading! Heckz tries to attack Shadow C who swiftly dodges the mage's ice spell, and lunges towards Em! Hard as he may, he is no match for the Shadow's powerful grip, and he is whisked into the shadows! Jeaux manages to return, looking worse for wear, and much paler than before. Shadow B follows him closely, his arms outstretched and ready to strike once again! The battle continues...

Shadow A *Stunned for 1 Round!*

Level 6 Dark Humanoid

HP: 41/60

Special: Into Darkness

The Shadow grapples the hero and drags him into the shadows, removing both the hero and the Shadow from combat for a single round of combat. When the hero returns at the beginning of the next round, they have lost 6 health and 3 ether (if applicable). The Shadow resumes combat after returning.

Passive Special: Murky Body

The Shadow has a 1/6 chance to half all damage dealt to it by the hero. (determined by roll of 1 on a six sided die)

Drops: Murky Pearl (worth 25 gold)

Shadow B

Level 6 Dark Humanoid

HP: 60/60

Special: Into Darkness

The Shadow grapples the hero and drags him into the shadows, removing both the hero and the Shadow from combat for a single round of combat. When the hero returns at the beginning of the next round, they have lost 6 health and 3 ether (if applicable). The Shadow resumes combat after returning.

Passive Special: Murky Body

The Shadow has a 1/6 chance to half all damage dealt to it by the hero. (determined by roll of 1 on a six sided die)

Drops: Murky Pearl (worth 25 gold)

Shadow C *Removed from Combat*

Level 6 Dark Humanoid

HP: 49/60

Special: Into Darkness

The Shadow grapples the hero and drags him into the shadows, removing both the hero and the Shadow from combat for a single round of combat. When the hero returns at the beginning of the next round, they have lost 6 health and 3 ether (if applicable). The Shadow resumes combat after returning.

Passive Special: Murky Body

The Shadow has a 1/6 chance to half all damage dealt to it by the hero. (determined by roll of 1 on a six sided die)

Drops: Nothing

The Party

Stigveladi ("Amma") Kötturin (PsyKater) *Party Leader*

247 years old dwarven Mage (f)

Level 10.5

Power: 13 (Lvl 10 + WP 3)

Health: 4/15 (Base 4 + Lvl 10 + Cat Statuette 1)

Ether: 2/14 (Base 4 + Lvl 10)

Gold: 21

Equipment: Dwarven Broomstick (WP: 3), Cat Statuette (+1 HP)

Inventory: Fragment of an Opal (Gem; Ice), Scroll of Inspiration, Bedroll, Potion (2x), Grand Potion, Tonic (2x), Smelling Salts, Venom

Jeaux Elmfyre (joeshmoe554)

Automaton male, Ranger

Level 8

Power: 14 (Level 8 + WP: 5 + Artifact boost: 1)

Defense: 0

Health: 7/13 (base HP: 5 + Level bonus: 8)

Gold: 15

Equipment: Eminus (WP: 5; bow), Ranger's Quiver (WP+1; backwear)

Inventory: Bow (WP: 4; bow), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Venom, Potion x4, Holy Bomb x3, Remedy, Handy Suitcase (SP:-2, usable by anyone. Allows the user to use two items in combat instead of one, as if they were Hastened.)

Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. (emjajoas) *Removed from combat*

Age: Unknown. Presumably mid twenties.

Gender: Male.

Race: Human.

Class: Ranger.

Level 7

Power: 13

Health: 8/12

Gold: 5

Equipment: Bow(WP:5), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows)

Inventory: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone, Nostrum, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion x5, Remedy x3, Gentleman's Hat (SP: 1, suitable for men, headgear. The wearer has a 1/2 chance to not be affected by Asleep.), Venom

Heckz Brutenhal (Eric-Su) *Inspired!*

32 year old male Mage.

Level: 5

Power: 8

Health: 18/18

Ether: 5/9

Gold: 17

Equipment: Cheap Wand (WP 3)

Inventory: Opal (Ice), Bedroll, Tonic

Zoltan (LTPro)

22 Year Old Male Human Knight

Level 5

Power: 8

Defense: 2

Health: 11/14

Gold: 10

Equipment: Shield (SP: 2), Longsword (WP: 3), Ball and Chain (WP: 3, suitable for knights and barbarians. Has a 1/2 chance to stun the targeted opponent.)

Inventory: Potion, Remedy

Party leader, decide turn order! Everyone else, choose your target!

Edit: Fixed issue with name of Shadow B

Edited April 10, 2013 by Kintobor

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Heckz pulled away his two overly large sleeves and started touching a metal bracelet on his right hand that had 8 empty holes and one filled with a glowing opal "Blasted device! The guy told me this could work!" Heckz casts an Ice Spell at Shadow B from the back row .

[joeshmoe554]

The evil being that had been holding tightly to Jeaux suddenly let go of him. Not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, Jeaux quickly returned to the rear of the party's formation and aimed for the Shadow that had taken him.

Jeaux attacks Shadow B from the back row.

Edited April 9, 2013 by joeshmoe554

[PsyKater]

Amma uses a potion in the backrow before returning to the fight.

BO

Zoltan Shadow A

> Heckz Shadow B

> Jeaux Shadow B

> Amma Potion

Edited April 9, 2013 by PsyKater

[LTPro]

Zoltan strikes at Shadow A again from the front row.

You wrote Shadow A twice, it should be Shadow B.

Edited April 9, 2013 by LTPro

[PsyKater]

"Zoltan, you could switch your target on Shadow B, trying to stun him as well. Shadow A will not attack us this round anyway. Or you keep on hitting Shadow A, while we are dealing with the other one. You can keep him busy after all. It's your choice."

And Shadow A should probably be at 52 HP, right? I think you might have copied Shadow C's stats for him. Or I have overlooked something.

[Cutcobra]

"I f you don't mind me saying I think Zoltan should help us out here."

[LTPro]

"Okay, sure." Zoltan switches his target to Shadow B.

[Kintobor]

Round 3 of the Mausoleum Battle!

Battle Order

Zoltan Vs. Shadow B- Miss

> Heckz Vs. Shadow B- Critical Hit (3x2+5= 10/2 =5 damage due to passive special)

> Jeaux Vs. Shadow B- Shield (14 damage to Shadow A and 28 to Shadow B)

> Amma- Potion (+10 health)

Em- 3 damage, rejoins the fight

Shadow C- Rejoins the fight

The fight staggers on as Zoltan swings his ball and chain at Shadow B, who quickly moves out of the way to avoid being hit by the large bludgeon. Heckz manages to cast a spell at Shadow B, which goes right through the spooks chest and blast against the wall with an icy chill! Jeaux manages to recompose himself and hits both Shadow's A and B with a volley of arrows! Meanwhile, Amma takes this opportunity to chug down a potion and heal herself. Em stumbles out of the shadows with his pursuer hot on his heels. He returns to his teammates looking worse for the wear, while Shadow A begins to mold himself back together, and lurches towards the party once again. The battle rages on...

Shadow A

Level 6 Dark Humanoid

HP: 38/60

Special: Into Darkness

The Shadow grapples the hero and drags him into the shadows, removing both the hero and the Shadow from combat for a single round of combat. When the hero returns at the beginning of the next round, they have lost 6 health and 3 ether (if applicable). The Shadow resumes combat after returning.

Passive Special: Murky Body

The Shadow has a 1/6 chance to half all damage dealt to it by the hero. (determined by roll of 1 on a six sided die)

Drops: Murky Pearl (worth 25 gold)

Shadow B

Level 6 Dark Humanoid

HP: 32/60

Special: Into Darkness

The Shadow grapples the hero and drags him into the shadows, removing both the hero and the Shadow from combat for a single round of combat. When the hero returns at the beginning of the next round, they have lost 6 health and 3 ether (if applicable). The Shadow resumes combat after returning.

Passive Special: Murky Body

The Shadow has a 1/6 chance to half all damage dealt to it by the hero. (determined by roll of 1 on a six sided die)

Drops: Murky Pearl (worth 25 gold)

Shadow B

Level 6 Dark Humanoid

HP: 52/60

Special: Into Darkness

The Shadow grapples the hero and drags him into the shadows, removing both the hero and the Shadow from combat for a single round of combat. When the hero returns at the beginning of the next round, they have lost 6 health and 3 ether (if applicable). The Shadow resumes combat after returning.

Passive Special: Murky Body

The Shadow has a 1/6 chance to half all damage dealt to it by the hero. (determined by roll of 1 on a six sided die)

Drops: Nothing

The Party

Stigveladi ("Amma") Kötturin (PsyKater) *Party Leader*

247 years old dwarven Mage (f)

Level 10.5

Power: 13 (Lvl 10 + WP 3)

Health: 14/15 (Base 4 + Lvl 10 + Cat Statuette 1)

Ether: 2/14 (Base 4 + Lvl 10)

Gold: 21

Equipment: Dwarven Broomstick (WP: 3), Cat Statuette (+1 HP)

Inventory: Fragment of an Opal (Gem; Ice), Scroll of Inspiration, Bedroll, Potion (2x), Grand Potion, Tonic (2x), Smelling Salts, Venom

Jeaux Elmfyre (joeshmoe554)

Automaton male, Ranger

Level 8

Power: 14 (Level 8 + WP: 5 + Artifact boost: 1)

Defense: 0

Health: 7/13 (base HP: 5 + Level bonus: 8)

Gold: 15

Equipment: Eminus (WP: 5; bow), Ranger's Quiver (WP+1; backwear)

Inventory: Bow (WP: 4; bow), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Venom, Potion x4, Holy Bomb x3, Remedy, Handy Suitcase (SP:-2, usable by anyone. Allows the user to use two items in combat instead of one, as if they were Hastened.)

Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. (emjajoas)

Age: Unknown. Presumably mid twenties.

Gender: Male.

Race: Human.

Class: Ranger.

Level 7

Power: 13

Health: 5/12

Gold: 5

Equipment: Bow(WP:5), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows)

Inventory: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone, Nostrum, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion x5, Remedy x3, Gentleman's Hat (SP: 1, suitable for men, headgear. The wearer has a 1/2 chance to not be affected by Asleep.), Venom

Heckz Brutenhal (Eric-Su) *Inspired!*

32 year old male Mage.

Level: 5

Power: 8

Health: 18/18

Ether: 4/9

Gold: 17

Equipment: Cheap Wand (WP 3)

Inventory: Opal (Ice), Bedroll, Tonic

Zoltan (LTPro)

22 Year Old Male Human Knight

Level 5

Power: 8

Defense: 2

Health: 11/14

Gold: 10

Equipment: Shield (SP: 2), Longsword (WP: 3), Ball and Chain (WP: 3, suitable for knights and barbarians. Has a 1/2 chance to stun the targeted opponent.)

Inventory: Potion, Remedy

Party leader, decide turn order! Everyone else, choose your target!

OOC: Zoltan, that's a really cool Transformer, but I highly doubt Sandy will let you play as one. Can you at least put the image in your character stats please?

Edited April 11, 2013 by Kintobor

[Cutcobra]

OOC:Why did I miss?

[joeshmoe554]

OOC: Triple shot always deals 3 attacks. If there are less than 3 enemies the attacks will stack, thus I believe it would have dealt 14 damage to Shadow A and 28 damage to Shadow B. Also shouldn't Heckz have dealt 6 damage since the passive special halves damage? And lastly, Shadow A should be at 38 health (60 - 8 (Zoltan round 2) - 14 (Jeaux round 3) = 38).

Agitated from his ordeal in the shadows, Jeaux felt like he was undergoing an adrenaline surge. Without even realizing it, he unleashed a barrage of arrows on his two opponents, dealing significant damage to the one who had taken him. He pulled another arrow from his quiver, determined to finish the demon and cleanse the area.

Jeaux attacks Shadow B from the back row

Edited April 10, 2013 by joeshmoe554