Heroica RPG - Quest #64: Discord in Duplovia

[The Legonater]

Results of Round Five of the Market Fight:

>Alexander vs Ambusher I: Critical Hit ((6x2)+13=25 damage))

Brickington vs Ambusher O: Miss

Quellir vs Ambusher H: Critical Hit ((3x2)+5=11)

Eyric vs. Ambusher G: Overwhelm (Ambusher P joins the battle)

Sarge vs. Ambusher F(and G): Miss

Sarge vs. Ambusher G(and H): Shield ((17x3)+14=65 damage+195 gold)

>Thalion vs Ambusher A: Miss

Vastin vs. Alexander (5-5=0 damage)

Ambusher I vs Brickington ((5-4)/2=0 damage)

Ambusher J vs. Quellir (5-5=0 damage)

Ambusher K vs. Eyric(5 damage)

Ambusher L vs. Sarge (5 damage)

Ambusher M vs. Sarge (5 damage)

Ambusher N vs. Thalion (5-2=3 damage)

Ambushers Q and R join the battle.

The slog becomes even worse for the heroes, despite Sarge taking out two more Ambushers, with the assistance of Brickington. Sarge himself is knocked out by the throng of ambushers, while Eyric and Thalion both get scrapes themselves. The heroes get back up for another round...

Enemies:

Vastin

Type: Humanoid

Level: 5

Health: 139/150

Special:

We Have Reserves

- Calls an additional five Ambushers to the battle.

Passive Special:

Fast Leaner

- Level is doubled whenever Vastin is attacked.

Drops: 50 Gold

Ambusher A

Type: Humanoid

Level: 5

Health: 65/75

Special:

Overwhelm

- Calls another Ambusher into battle

Drops: 20 Gold

Ambusher F

Type: Humanoid

Level: 5

Health: 64/75

Special:

Overwhelm

- Calls another Ambusher into battle

Drops: 20 Gold

Ambusher I

Type: Humanoid

Level: 5

Health: 50/75

Special:

Overwhelm

- Calls another Ambusher into battle

Drops: 20 Gold

Ambusher J

Type: Humanoid

Level: 5

Health: 75/75

Special:

Overwhelm

- Calls another Ambusher into battle

Drops: 20 Gold

Ambusher K

Type: Humanoid

Level: 5

Health: 75/75

Special:

Overwhelm

- Calls another Ambusher into battle

Drops: 20 Gold

Ambusher L

Type: Humanoid

Level: 5

Health: 75/75

Special:

Overwhelm

- Calls another Ambusher into battle

Drops: 20 Gold

Ambusher M

Type: Humanoid

Level: 5

Health: 75/75

Special:

Overwhelm

- Calls another Ambusher into battle

Drops: 20 Gold

Ambusher N

Type: Humanoid

Level: 5

Health: 75/75

Special:

Overwhelm

- Calls another Ambusher into battle

Drops: 20 Gold

Ambusher O

Type: Humanoid

Level: 5

Health: 75/75

Special:

Overwhelm

- Calls another Ambusher into battle

Drops: 20 Gold

Ambusher P

Type: Humanoid

Level: 5

Health: 75/75

Special:

Overwhelm

- Calls another Ambusher into battle

Drops: 20 Gold

Ambusher Q

Type: Humanoid

Level: 5

Health: 75/75

Special:

Overwhelm

- Calls another Ambusher into battle

Drops: 20 Gold

Ambusher R

Type: Humanoid

Level: 5

Health: 75/75

Special:

Overwhelm

- Calls another Ambusher into battle

Drops: 20 Gold

NOTE: Every round, two more Ambushers will join the battle. If the heroes flee the battle, they will be captured by the Ambushers, but still level.

Party:

Thalion Dwinlas (-obelix-) **Party Leader**

213 years old male elf Mage

Level:

16

*Immune to

Petrified

*

Power:

21

(Level 16 + WP 5)

Defense

: 2

Health:

17/20

(5 + 13)

Ether:

20/20

(5 + 13)

Gold

: 0

(Owes 50 gold to Alexander)

Equipment:

Scepter of Divine Afinity (WP: 5,

has a 1/6 chance to deal the "

Cursed"

effect on successful spells, and a 1/6 chance to deal the

"Blessed"

effect on successful healing), Orcish Helmet (SP:2, suitable for non-humans, headwear), Snake Eye Charm (Protects from

petrified

-effect), Scroll of Blindness

Inventory:

Amethyst (

Darkness

), Diamond (

Light

), Topaz (

Lightning

), Garnet (

Earth

), Ruby (

Fire

), Opal (

Ice

), Scroll of Sealing (

Enables casting the

Sealed

-effect to the target, making it unable to use a special skill for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether

), Scroll of Frailty (

Enables casting the

Fragile

-effect to the target, causing it to take double damage for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether

), Scroll of Weakening (

Enables casting the

Weakened

-effect to the target, halving its level for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether

),

Cloak of Espionage (

Artefact, backwear, Allows the wearer to examine enemy stats before a battle

), Health Core, Potion x3, Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, Remedy, Bone, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, 2x Mead, Engraved Crossbow (Quest Item)

Sgt Jon. Mcency

(Skyrimguy)

Level 14.5 Rogue

*Dual Strike*

Hastened *KO!*

Power:

31 (Level 14 + Wp:17)

Health:

0/23 (Basic health 7 + Level bonus 12 + Porkchop 3)

Gold:

390

Equipment:

Demonic scissors (WP:17, dual strike, Daggers),Sticky gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up) , Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent hastened-effect to the user; suitable to Sarge only; footwear)

Inventory:

Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Bedroll, Potion, Venom x3, Deadly Venom, Mead, Smokebomb, Phoenix Essence, Business Card, Remedy x3, Grand Potion x3, Mithril Shard (1/4), Lucky Stone (When applied to weapon, for one battle that weapon will give the Jinxed affect to all enemies it hits. Consumable

Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09)

99 years old elf Ranger

Level 13

Power

: 19 (LVL 13+WP 6)

Defense

: 5 (Chevalier of Charis armor + Tricorne)

Health

: 19/19 (LVL 12 + 2 artifact)

Gold

: 65 (50 gold lent to Thalion)

Equipment

: Fauxthril Crossbow (WP: 6, darkness-elemental), Chevalier of Charis armor- (Artifact, bodywear) (Maximum health +2, SP: 2), Tricorne (SP: 3)]

Inventory

: Bedroll, Shovel, 3 Potion, 4 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable), 4 Bones, Sterile Gloves (Handwear, protects from poisoned and badly poisoned effects), 2x Mead,Support Beam: WP:5 Can be used as melee or a throwing weapon. Deals

Asleep

to enemies it hits. Suitable for everyone

Sir Brickington (Brickington)

*Weakened*

19 year old human male knight

Level 9

Power:

14 (Level 9 + WP: 5)

Defense:

4

Health:

18/18

Gold:

2

Equipment:

Pirate Cutlass (WP:5, steals five gold every critical hit),

Great Sword (WP: 3), Triangle Shield (SP: 2), Great Sword Mk. II (WP: 4), Winged Helmet (SP:2)

Inventory

:

Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Soma, Water Bomb, Mead, Smelling Salts,

Duplovian Helmet of the Guard:

- SP:2 Immunity to Magic, Potion

Quellir

Level 5 Knight

Health: 20/20

SP: 20

Inventory: Duplovian Broadsword (WP:3)

SHIELD:

Take Cover,

doubles his shield power for three rounds.

Eyric Rone

Level 10 Royal Guard

Encouraged

Power: 15

Health 20/30

SHIELD:

On the Offensive:

Because

Encouraged

for the next round.

Inventory: Duplovian Sword (WP:5)

Party Leader, choose the order of action.

All of you, choose your target and the row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee or if you want to use an item instead of attacking.

Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone have acted

Edited May 15, 2013 by The Legonater

[-obelix-]

With Sarge falling down before them, Thalion lowers his head and shakes it, "That's it... Without Sarge,there is nothing we can do about it..." He says as he throws a smoke bomb that allows the entire party to flee.

[Pyrovisionary]

Ooc: Nooooooo! And legonater, My gold should be at 585.

Not again....

Edited May 16, 2013 by Skyrimguy

[-obelix-]

Brickington, Quellir, Eyric and Thalion flee the battle, with Thalion carrying Sarge out, under the cover of smoke.

Edited May 16, 2013 by -obelix-

[Wedge09]

Alexander follow the rest of the party and flees the battles.

[Pyrovisionary]

Ooc: Take me with you! don't leave me!

Sarge consents to fleeing. As long as someone carries him!

Edited May 16, 2013 by Skyrimguy

[The Legonater]

Results of Round Six of the Market Fight:

>Thalion throws a smoke bomb.

The heroes escape the battle, and try to flee the market. It is surrounded by the Hidden Skulls, and they are eventually captured and carried away, blind-folded.

Thalion Dwinlas (-obelix-) **Party Leader**

213 years old male elf Mage

Level:

16.5

*Immune to

Petrified

*

Power:

21

(Level 16 + WP 5)

Defense

: 2

Health:

17/20

(5 + 13)

Ether:

20/20

(5 + 13)

Gold

: 0

(Owes 50 gold to Alexander)

Equipment:

Scepter of Divine Afinity (WP: 5,

has a 1/6 chance to deal the "

Cursed"

effect on successful spells, and a 1/6 chance to deal the

"Blessed"

effect on successful healing), Orcish Helmet (SP:2, suitable for non-humans, headwear), Snake Eye Charm (Protects from

petrified

-effect), Scroll of Blindness

Inventory:

Amethyst (

Darkness

), Diamond (

Light

), Topaz (

Lightning

), Garnet (

Earth

), Ruby (

Fire

), Opal (

Ice

), Scroll of Sealing (

Enables casting the

Sealed

-effect to the target, making it unable to use a special skill for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether

), Scroll of Frailty (

Enables casting the

Fragile

-effect to the target, causing it to take double damage for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether

), Scroll of Weakening (

Enables casting the

Weakened

-effect to the target, halving its level for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether

),

Cloak of Espionage (

Artefact, backwear, Allows the wearer to examine enemy stats before a battle

), Health Core, Potion x3, Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, Remedy, Bone, Bedroll, 2x Mead

Sgt Jon. Mcency

(Skyrimguy)

Level 14.5 Rogue

*Dual Strike*

Hastened

Power:

31 (Level 14 + Wp:17)

Health:

1/23 (Basic health 7 + Level bonus 12 + Porkchop 3)

Gold:

585

Equipment:

Demonic scissors (WP:17, dual strike, Daggers),Sticky gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up) , Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent hastened-effect to the user; suitable to Sarge only; footwear)

Inventory:

Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Bedroll, Potion, Venom x3, Deadly Venom, Mead, Smokebomb, Phoenix Essence, Business Card, Remedy x3, Grand Potion x3, Mithril Shard (1/4), Lucky Stone (When applied to weapon, for one battle that weapon will give the Jinxed affect to all enemies it hits. Consumable

Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09)

99 years old elf Ranger

Level 13.5

Power

: 19 (LVL 13+WP 6)

Defense

: 5 (Chevalier of Charis armor + Tricorne)

Health

: 19/19 (LVL 12 + 2 artifact)

Gold

: 65 (50 gold lent to Thalion)

Equipment

: Fauxthril Crossbow (WP: 6, darkness-elemental), Chevalier of Charis armor- (Artifact, bodywear) (Maximum health +2, SP: 2), Tricorne (SP: 3)]

Inventory

: Bedroll, Shovel, 3 Potion, 4 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable), 4 Bones, Sterile Gloves (Handwear, protects from poisoned and badly poisoned effects), 2x Mead,Support Beam: WP:5 Can be used as melee or a throwing weapon. Deals

Asleep

to enemies it hits. Suitable for everyone, Delfrin Crossbow (WP:5)

Sir Brickington (Brickington)

*Weakened*

19 year old human male knight

Level 10

Power:

15 (Level 10 + WP: 5)

Defense:

4

Health:

19/19

Gold:

2

Equipment:

Pirate Cutlass (WP:5, steals five gold every critical hit),

Great Sword (WP: 3), Triangle Shield (SP: 2), Great Sword Mk. II (WP: 4), Winged Helmet (SP:2)

Inventory

:

Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Soma, Water Bomb, Mead, Smelling Salts, Duplovian Helmet of the Guard: - SP:2 Immunity to Magic, Potion

Quellir

Level 5 Knight

Health: 20/20

SP: 20

Inventory: Duplovian Broadsword (WP:3)

SHIELD:

Take Cover,

doubles his shield power for three rounds.

Eyric Rone

Level 10 Royal Guard

Encouraged

Power: 15

Health 20/30

SHIELD:

On the Offensive:

Because

Encouraged for the next round.

Inventory: Duplovian Sword (WP:5)

The blindfolds are lifted, and they find themselves in a dark, cold, almost dungeon-like environment, torture equipment and tools for the Hidden Skulls across the floors.

Sir Morcrass, we have them.

Well this is awkward.

Edited May 16, 2013 by The Legonater

[-obelix-]

After hearing the name, Thalion's eyes widen, "Morcrass?" and after hearing the man speak, he turns to see the his face, "It is you! The man from Newharbour... Indeed this is very awkward... What are you doing here?"

Realizing the Duplovians might not know who the mysterious man is, Thalion whispered to them, "We've met this man already, in Newharbour, when he pretended to be a bard-beggar..."

Edited May 16, 2013 by -obelix-

[Wedge09]

"He said 'I know little of Duplovie' and we found him here, umpf." mumbles Alexander "Now is missing only the Archer, umpf. Let's quickly conclude this story, we have a task to be completed." says Alexander andressing to Morcrass.

[Pyrovisionary]

Ooc: Someone get the phoenix essence out of sarge's satchel and use it on him please!

[-obelix-]

Ooc: Someone get the phoenix essence out of sarge's satchel and use it on him please!

OOC: I thought Sarge would be automatically revived to one health, since the battle was over!? If that is not the case,

Thalion pickpockets the unconscious Sarge for a Phoenix Essence and uses it on him.

[The Legonater]

QM Note: Fixed. Sorry, I was in a bit of a rush posting that.

"He said 'I know little of Duplovie' and we found him here, umpf." mumbles Alexander "Now is missing only the Archer, umpf. Let's quickly conclude this story, we have a task to be completed." says Alexander andressing to Morcrass.

Task? You are my prisoners, fool! There is no task anymore!

I am the Prefect of Duplovia, you will not get away with this.

I beg to differ, Rone. No one knows where we are, and no one would expect a beggar from Newharbour to be the leader of the Hidden Skulls, now would they? If you want to get out of here, you'll need more than your demands.

[-obelix-]

"You are right, few are the people who would suspect that... But tell me, why did you take us prisoner? I assume you need something from us, otherwise you would have finished us of in the Marketplace. (as you clearly had the numbers in your favor...)"

OOC: Thalion should be without a Smoke Bomb and (I know its trivial ) at 19 current health as he took a free hit while in the back row .

Edited May 16, 2013 by -obelix-

[The Legonater]

You heroes have absolutely no subtlety to speak of.

On the bright side, they don't end their sentences with prepositions.

Yes, I captured you. Don't feel so special, it was merely because I hate nuisances like you killing off my men. I prefer to have potential threats where I can use them to my advantage. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer, and all that. Besides, there is no way you could help us with our problem.

You'd be surprised. I've heard Heroes can be incredibly resourceful.

Fine then. If what you said in Newharbour is true, you're here to stop the assassinations. I'm interested in the same task.

By killing the target first? I don't quite think you understand our ultimate goal.

Our 'assassinations' have merely been bluffs, decoys if you will to expose the true assassins. I believe they stem from a rival gang, one who call themselves the 'Hand of Throngs,' and they are known for their heavy armour, marked with a great white hand. However, I have not been able to locate their base.

[-obelix-]

"So you are trying to tell us, that all you have been doing is help Duplovia and Delfrin? Why? And why should we believe you would you be interested in doing something like that? Besides, how did you plan to achieve that, by making commotion, like the one on the market?" After a short pause Thalion added, "Incidentally tough, we don't know where those white hands are located, but we do have a lead..."

Edited May 16, 2013 by -obelix-

[The Legonater]

Commotion in the market? Please, we offered you the chance to surrender, and instead you fight.

I said nothing about helping Duplovia and Delfrin. We would merely like to get an opposing cell out of the way. These men are terrorists, not mere gang members. They are a threat to everyone. You would do well by telling us this lead of yours.

[-obelix-]

Commotion in the market? Please, we offered you the chance to surrender, and instead you fight.

"After attacking us in the middle of nowhere on our way to Duplovia... Seriously, would you have surrendered voluntarily to your attackers after something like that?"

I said nothing about helping Duplovia and Delfrin. We would merely like to get an opposing cell out of the way. These men are terrorists, not mere gang members. They are a threat to everyone. You would do well by telling us this lead of yours.

"So it is a gang thing... It doesn't matter really but if you'll indulge our curiosity, a cell opposing you in what? As for the lead, it is our job to find and stop these men, a job you interrupted with you market stunt, why should we tell you?"

[The Legonater]

There is no 'in what'. Like it or not, 'heroes,' you've gotten yourselves involved in a gang war.

Oh, fun. Do I get a crossbow to shoot sideways, now?

You need us to finish this job, elf. You know where to look, we know where to look for. If you leave us out, you'll be wandering around for years looking for their hidden fortress. By then King Somoril will be dead, and your mission unsuccessful.

[-obelix-]

"I don't mind gangs, they are usually only harmless nuisances, but being a part of their fight, that I don't like... Still, there is a chance you might be right about us not being able to complete the mission without help, and that is a chance we can't afford to miss. What do you propose?"

Edited May 17, 2013 by -obelix-

[The Legonater]

You tell me your lead, I tell you how to get there. You seem capable enough, so I'll trust you to get there and take out the Hand's leadership on your own. When you're done, just stick around the city, we'll find you.

[-obelix-]

After Morcrass finished speaking Thalion turned to his companions, "What do you say?"

[Pyrovisionary]

Sarge downs a grand potion, And stoops over in pain " Doctor's orders my megablocks" he murmurs, and stands up straight, clutching at his chest. Sarge nods at Thalion "I say we hear them out, then..." Sarge draws a knife and sheathes it again.

[Wedge09]

"For now, I think we can cooperate; after we will see..." mumbles Alexander, unhappy to be a so called prisoner.

[-obelix-]

You tell me your lead, I tell you how to get there. You seem capable enough, so I'll trust you to get there and take out the Hand's leadership on your own. When you're done, just stick around the city, we'll find you.

"Alright, since we are in agreement, we'll help you out. This is our lead..." Thalion shows Morcrass the engraved crossbow. "We defeated one of those heavily armored, white hand guys on the bridge in Duplovia and found this on him. We found out it was made in Delfrin underground. So, if you wish to help us take them out, how do we get there? Also, what happens next when we are done and back in Duplovia?"

[Pyrovisionary]

Sarge nods, then looks to see if there is a lock on the inside of their cell