Heroica RPG - Quest #77: Your Elves are Better than Ours

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen nodded in satisfaction as Throlar's voice took on the rolling cadences of diplomacy.

She replied quietly If you wish to forgo your quest reward, I am sure the others will happily divide it up.

As for moving the horses, that sounds like a good idea. Keep an eye out for the others too.

[Duvors]

Nerwen nodded in satisfaction as Throlar's voice took on the rolling cadences of diplomacy.

She replied quietly If you wish to forgo your quest reward, I am sure the others will happily divide it up.

As for moving the horses, that sounds like a good idea. Keep an eye out for the others too.

"I said 'for the success of this mission' I fail to see how dividing my share between the others would help."

[Brickdoctor]

QM Note:

Okay, fairly big update.

Lord Duvors, I don't understand what you're trying to do with the "lit." portions of your speech. I use that in translations in cases because there is no exact Quenya word to translate to, so I write in parentheses what the literal translation would be back from Quenya to English, because Quenya is a real language with real words and rules of their formation and people other than myself can translate it. But you're just writing everything in English.

Sandy, since you agreed to go unarmed, I removed the weapons from your stats. I've still got them in an offline copy, though.

The Party in the Marketplace:

"Any idea why the elves are failing to defend you? And is there anyone else in R'kliff who'd be willing to pick up the slack?"

"Because they're too cowardly to leave their veSqach, their fortress, instead concentrating on maintaining their own well-being instead of that of the villagers. I saw them when they first came to R'kilf, they were a formidable army. They're capable of defending this village."

The Party at the Keep:

Nerwen Calmcacil (Chromeknight)

262 year-old female elven Shaman

Level 20.67

*Restoration*

*Immune to

Sealed

* *Immune to

Water

* *Party Leader*

Power:

35

(Level 20 + WP: 15 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Defense:

3

(SP: 3)

Health:

40/40

(Base HP: 9 + Level bonus: 19 + Class bonus: 9 + Artifact bonus: 3)

Ether:

30/30

(Base Ether: 5 + Level bonus: 19 + Class bonus: 1 + Artifact bonus: 5)

Gold:

106

Equipment:

Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3; Max Ether +5; Immune to

Sealed

; bodywear), White Cloak (Max HP +3; backwear), Barbarian’s Boots (Restoration; footwear)

Inventory:

Mourning Star (WP: 10;

Fire

-elemental; inflicts

Fragile

-effect; mace), Spider Leg (WP: 8; doubled vs. Flying enemies; spear), Bent Crowbar (WP: 8; 3x damage to Mechanic enemies; hammer),

•

Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing; accessory), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; Immune to

Water

; accessory), Lens of Speed Reading (Allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action; suitable for scroll users; accessory)

•

Diamond

•

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Armor Sundering (SP: -5; 50/50 chance of success), Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the

Badly Poisoned

-effect; costs 5 Ether), Scroll of Luck (

Lucky

; costs 10 Ether)

•

Grand Tonics (3), Tonic, Potions (2), Elixirs (3), Remedies (3), Phoenix Essences (3), Phoenix Incense, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom, Fire Bombs (2), Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bombs (2), Water Bombs (2), Dirt Bombs (2), Air Bombs (2), Bone, Milk (restores 15 HP and 15 Ether), Carrot (restores 5 HP, 10 to rabbits), Bright Polish, Raw Meat (Max HP +5), Double Rainbow, Dragon Scales (2)

•

Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass,

I do not stand here as your enemy. And I would be your friend and ally.

"Nerwen, I wish no reward, I would give all I have for the success of this mission."

Speaking to Saeavel he said "We are not enemies yet and we (lit, we here outside) have no wish to be so, if my companion Nerwen enters I will not accompany(lit, go with) her." Trying to be as Diplomatic as possible.

Speaking again to Nerwen he said "I think would be best if an elf spoke to elves, I will go and fetch our horses from the inn (OCC:Well, they had to leave them somewhere, didn't they?) and take them to the stables."

"Mára. Antuvanyë mentalya ana massánië Calaryl."

Good/Very well. I will give your message to Lady Calary.

Saeavel walks away from the arrow loop. Looking around, you see that night is beginning to fall.

QM Note:

I must apologize again for the wait; I'll have to move you forward a little later.

The Party at the Stables:

Throlar Wineghilm (Lord Duvors)

134 year-old male dwarven Knight

Level 2

Power:

12

(Level 2 + WP: 10 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

11

(Base HP: 10 + Level Bonus: 1)

Defense:

2

(SP: 2)

Gold:

7

Equipment:

Mourning Star (WP: 10;

Fire

-elemental; inflicts

Fragile

-effect; mace), Round Shield (SP: 2), Jester's Hat (Wearer may choose to gain one immunity from targeted enemy; headwear)

Inventory:

Mace and Chain (WP: 3),

•

Potion

•

Bedroll

Throlar, you leave the Keep, retrieve the horses, and head to the Stables. They're empty, and no one is there. You notice that the sun is sinking fast; you realize that you and your fellow heroes, wherever they are, should probably think about finding a place to sleep.

QM Note:

Ignore the two 'figs; I didn't take an alternate picture without them.

The Party Below the Marketplace:

Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09)

99 year-old male elven Hunter

Level 15

Power:

22

(Level 15 + WP: 7 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Defense:

5

(SP: 2 + SP: 3)

Health:

28/28

(Base HP: 6 + Level bonus: 14 + Class bonus: 6 + Artifact bonus: 2)

Gold:

90

Equipment:

Fauxthril Crossbow (WP: 7;

Darkness

-elemental; Hollow Blade [nothing stored]), Chevalier of Charis Armor (Max HP +2; SP: 2; bodywear), Tricorne (SP: 3; headwear)

Inventory:

Delfrin Crossbow (WP: 5), Giant Club (WP: 8),

•

Duplovian Helmets of the Guard (SP: 2, Immune to Magic and Healing)(2), Sterile Gloves (Immune to

Poisoned

and

Badly Poisoned

; handwear),

•

Grand Potion, Potions (2), Venoms (4), Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, Ice Bomb, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable), Bones (4), Meads (3), Mithril Shard (1/4 of a piece of Mithril),

•

Bedroll, Shovel

Ellaria Arbour (Sandy)

22 year-old female human Druid

Level 22.33

*Invisible*

*Immune to

Sealed

*

*Lucky*

*Blinded*

Power:

25

(Level 22 + WP: 0 +

Power Bonus:

3)

Defense:

3

(SP: 3)

Health:

38/38

(Base HP: 9 + Level bonus: 21 + Class bonus: 7 + Permanent Bonus: 1)

Ether:

34/34

(Base Ether: 5 + Level bonus: 21 + Class bonus: 1 + Artifact bonus: 5 + Permanent bonus: 2)

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Gold:

23

Equipment:

Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3; Max Ether +5; Immune to

Sealed

; bodywear), Spirit Robe (Wearer is invisible for the first 3 Rounds of battle so they do not take Free Hits; backwear)

Inventory:

Tricorne (SP: 3; headwear), Sterile Gloves (Immune to

Poisoned

and

Badly Poisoned

; handwear),

•

Scroll of Inspiration (

Inspired

; costs 10 Ether; 50/50 chance), Scroll of Sealing,

•

Potion, Grand Potions (2), Health Cores (4), Tonic, Grand Tonics (6), Ether Core, Elixir, Remedy, Neutralizer, Tiger Balm, Phoenix Essences (2), Mead, Nostrum, Soma, Deadly Venom, Smoke Bombs (2), Flash Bomb, Fire Bombs (3), Ice Bomb, Lightning Bombs (2), Water Bombs (2), Holy Bombs (2), Bones(2)

•

Bedroll, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass

Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher)

46 year-old male human Paladin

Level 26.67

*Counterstriking*

*Immune to

Fragile

,

Sleep

,

Weakened

, and

Blindness

*

*Encouraged*

Power:

42

(Level 26 + WP: 11 +

Power Bonus:

5)

Defense:

12

(SP: 7 + SP: 5)

Health:

49/49

(Base HP: 10 + Level bonus: 25 + Class bonus: 11 + Permanent bonus: 3)

Ether:

25/25

(Base Ether: 0 + Level/Class bonus: 25)

Gold:

13

(Owes 128 Gold to Arthur Justus Regulus VII [Flipz], 1 Gold to Bartholomew Docken [brickdoctor], and 75 Gold to Sorrow [Endgame])

Equipment:

Scupperer (WP: 11;

Darkness

-,

Fire

-elemental; inflicts

Bleeding

and

Badly Poisoned

; great sword) Round Metal Shield (SP: 7), Counterstrike Gloves, Heavy Armor (SP: 5; Immune to

Fragile

), Tome of Affluence (+10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle; Immune to

Sleep

,

Weakened

, and

Blindness

; accessory), *Pseudo's Blessing's Blessing (+4 Power; not an artifact)*

Inventory:

Frozen Saber (WP: 9;

Light

-,

Ice

-elemental; inflicts

Stunned

; great sword),

•

Marksman's Monocle (Misses are rerolled), Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (Power +4; Ether -6; headwear),

•

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

•

Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragility, Scroll of Sealing,

•

Meads (5), Mulled Wine, Fire Brandy (

Encouraged

, Immune to

Ice

), Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Hamantasch (

Lucky

,

Blessed

), Admantite Shard (1/4 of a piece of Adamantite), Tonic, Milk,

•

Bedroll

Alexander, Boomingham, the man and the orc lead you on a winding road through the Marketplace. You're moving too quickly and too randomly and trying too hard to keep up with them to keep track of where you are. Eventually, you descend into a basement beneath one of the abandoned shops. Looking around, you see Ellaria, blindfolded and standing next to a beggar.

Ellaria, you have a similar experience. When you finally stop, although you are Blinded, you can hear Alexander and Boomingham in the same room.

You can all hear and some of you can see a figure in black speaking to a woman who must be the captain of the mail-clad spearmen.

"...and the Pongcanae killed Tehmes Kaye, the forty-second casualty of the first company, as well — oh, Neristhyra, Symond: who are the visitors?"

"Captain, they're heavily armed travelers and they demanded to speak with the boss! Neristhyra doesn't trust them but they promised not to hurt me!"

"...I see."

"I have villagers to train, sir. I'll let you deal with these travelers."

"Well well, it's been a long time since I've seen a hero of Heroica — even longer, I suppose, since one has dared to trust me...

"Sir Isaac Shawe. What brings you to R'kilf?"

[Zepher]

Boomingham's jaw drops. He had never seen someone so beautiful. The strong twinkling eyes, just barely hinting at both laughter and intelligence, the strong set mouth, always ready to laugh. The scraggly powerful mustache, bristling with authority and power. Boomingham felt... in love.

"Shawe?" Boomingham chews his cheek. "Can't say I know the name. Strange introduction though. Very ominous. Mind untying my friend over there, and then explaining why it is that my friends haven't trusted you?"

[Brickdoctor]

"Shawe?" Boomingham chews his cheek. "Can't say I know the name. Strange introduction though. Very ominous. Mind untying my friend over there, and then explaining why it is that my friends haven't trusted you?"

"I will wait until I know what you are here for. It's bad enough that Symond forgot to take away your arms as well.

"As for your question...well, let's just say that I never made it clear to them what I wanted them to do or why I wanted them to do it."

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen looked up. Although standing in the middle of town, there were few lights to obscure the sky. Looking to her right she saw the familiar stars of the huntsman shining in the gathering dark. As always when she saw him she thought of Lenwë, grief still sharp in her heart.

Looking at the keep she could see lights beginning to shine from the windows. She wished that she'd asked the dwarf to find and send Alexander to her. But now it was too late, she would have to walk in alone. Nerwen put fear of treachery aside. She was Cala'quessir. Those within could not be so fallen as to offer violence without provocation, surely?.

[Wedge09]

Alexander, Boomingham, the man and the orc lead you on a winding road through the Marketplace. You're moving too quickly and too randomly and trying too hard to keep up with them to keep track of where you are. Eventually, you descend into a basement beneath one of the abandoned shops. Looking around, you see Ellaria, blindfolded and standing next to a beggar.

Ellaria, you have a similar experience. When you finally stop, although you are Blinded, you can hear Alexander and Boomingham in the same room.

"Oh, miss Arbour, oh, em Ellaria, I want to say. We find ourselves, I didn't expect that we found ourselves here." says smiling Alexander to Ellaria "What did they do to you? You are unarmed and blinded, you need an hand?" asks Alexander.

"Well well, it's been a long time since I've seen a hero of Heroica — even longer, I suppose, since one has dared to trust me...

"Sir Isaac Shawe. What brings you to R'kilf?"

"We are here to pacify R'kilf, in order to do so we are contacting all the groups that may have power over the city and see if they are able to govern the city." replays Alexander to Sir Shawe.

[Duvors]

(OCC: I am speaking in Moon elvish and the lit stuff is to provide atmosphere. I may invent a alphabet, words, and grammar as I am doing with orcish at present. On a side note I never expected Shaw to lead the rebellion, trying to make up for past misdeeds eh?)

Throlar looks round the stables and finds nothing. After bedding down the horses Throlar heads to the inn to secure a room (or two).

[Brickdoctor]

QM Note:

But you're typing in English, so there's no need to clarify what's been translated; there is no translation. I also checked with Sandy over PM, who says that the Moon Elves will also speak Quenya.

I'll move you soon; not in a place where I can sit down and make a more complex post than this.

[Flipz]

The Party in the Marketplace:

"Because they're too cowardly to leave their veSqach, their fortress, instead concentrating on maintaining their own well-being instead of that of the villagers. I saw them when they first came to R'kilf, they were a formidable army. They're capable of defending this village."

"Strange. I wonder why they became such cowards? Did the Pogs kill one of their important leaders?"

Arthur hands the man his arm shield and 91 Gold, enough to upgrade the shield to SP:7. "I'd appreciate some work done on this--I know it's getting late, but I'm willing to wait--I'll even help if you'd like," he says Diplomatically.

[Duvors]

QM Note:

But you're typing in English, so there's no need to clarify what's been translated; there is no translation. I also checked with Sandy over PM, who says that the Moon Elves will also speak Quenya.

I'll move you soon; not in a place where I can sit down and make a more complex post than this.

(OCC: Ok, didn't know that!)

[Zepher]

Boomingham shrugs. "What he said. I'm keen on giving the city to the people who live here, but I'd need to be sure I wouldn't just be bring death down upon you."

[Sandy]

"Oh, miss Arbour, oh, em Ellaria, I want to say. We find ourselves, I didn't expect that we found ourselves here." says smiling Alexander to Ellaria "What did they do to you? You are unarmed and blinded, you need an hand?" asks Alexander.

Ellaria is quite surprised to find out that Alexander and Lawrence are in the resistance's lair as well.

"Alexander, is that you? And Lawrence as well? Mr. Garrie, I think you can unwrap me now, please. Those two men are my companions, and they can vouch for my intentions."

Ellaria waits for her to be able to see and move her hands before making futher commentary.

[Brickdoctor]

QM Note:

Thanks for your patience! Especially Chromeknight. I hope the picture I took was worth the wait.

The Party below the Marketpace:

Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09)

99 year-old male elven Hunter

Level 15

Power:

22

(Level 15 + WP: 7 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Defense:

5

(SP: 2 + SP: 3)

Health:

28/28

(Base HP: 6 + Level bonus: 14 + Class bonus: 6 + Artifact bonus: 2)

Gold:

90

Equipment:

Fauxthril Crossbow (WP: 7;

Darkness

-elemental; Hollow Blade [nothing stored]), Chevalier of Charis Armor (Max HP +2; SP: 2; bodywear), Tricorne (SP: 3; headwear)

Inventory:

Delfrin Crossbow (WP: 5), Giant Club (WP: 8),

•

Duplovian Helmets of the Guard (SP: 2, Immune to Magic and Healing)(2), Sterile Gloves (Immune to

Poisoned

and

Badly Poisoned

; handwear),

•

Grand Potion, Potions (2), Venoms (4), Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, Ice Bomb, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable), Bones (4), Meads (3), Mithril Shard (1/4 of a piece of Mithril),

•

Bedroll, Shovel

Ellaria Arbour (Sandy)

22 year-old female human Druid

Level 22.33

*Invisible*

*Immune to

Sealed

*

*Lucky*

Power:

35

(Level 22 + WP: 10 +

Power Bonus:

3)

Defense:

3

(SP: 3)

Health:

38/38

(Base HP: 9 + Level bonus: 21 + Class bonus: 7 + Permanent Bonus: 1)

Ether:

34/34

(Base Ether: 5 + Level bonus: 21 + Class bonus: 1 + Artifact bonus: 5 + Permanent bonus: 2)

Gold:

23

Equipment:

Ignis Fatuus (WP: 10;

Fire-

,

Lighting

-elemental; staff), Black Bandana (Power +3; pirate lingo; headwear), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3; Max Ether +5; Immune to

Sealed

; bodywear), Spirit Robe (Wearer is invisible for the first 3 Rounds of battle so they do not take Free Hits; backwear)

Inventory:

Unlucky Horseshoe (WP: 13; inflicts

Jinxed

; throwing weapon), Sylvania's Crossbow (WP: 7;

Wood

-elemental; crossbow), Wizard's Staff (WP: 1;

Fire

-,

Wind

-,

Water

-,

Earth

-elemental; staff),

•

Tricorne (SP: 3; headwear), Sterile Gloves (Immune to

Poisoned

and

Badly Poisoned

; handwear),

•

Scroll of Inspiration (

Inspired

; costs 10 Ether; 50/50 chance), Scroll of Sealing,

•

Potion, Grand Potions (2), Health Cores (4), Tonic, Grand Tonics (6), Ether Core, Elixir, Remedy, Neutralizer, Tiger Balm, Phoenix Essences (2), Mead, Nostrum, Soma, Deadly Venom, Smoke Bombs (2), Flash Bomb, Fire Bombs (3), Ice Bomb, Lightning Bombs (2), Water Bombs (2), Holy Bombs (2), Bones(2)

•

Bedroll, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass

Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher)

46 year-old male human Paladin

Level 26.67

*Counterstriking*

*Immune to

Fragile

,

Sleep

,

Weakened

, and

Blindness

*

*Encouraged*

Power:

42

(Level 26 + WP: 11 +

Power Bonus:

5)

Defense:

12

(SP: 7 + SP: 5)

Health:

49/49

(Base HP: 10 + Level bonus: 25 + Class bonus: 11 + Permanent bonus: 3)

Ether:

25/25

(Base Ether: 0 + Level/Class bonus: 25)

Gold:

13

(Owes 128 Gold to Arthur Justus Regulus VII [Flipz], 1 Gold to Bartholomew Docken [brickdoctor], and 75 Gold to Sorrow [Endgame])

Equipment:

Scupperer (WP: 11;

Darkness

-,

Fire

-elemental; inflicts

Bleeding

and

Badly Poisoned

; great sword) Round Metal Shield (SP: 7), Counterstrike Gloves, Heavy Armor (SP: 5; Immune to

Fragile

), Tome of Affluence (+10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle; Immune to

Sleep

,

Weakened

, and

Blindness

; accessory), *Pseudo's Blessing's Blessing (+4 Power; not an artifact)*

Inventory:

Frozen Saber (WP: 9;

Light

-,

Ice

-elemental; inflicts

Stunned

; great sword),

•

Marksman's Monocle (Misses are rerolled), Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (Power +4; Ether -6; headwear),

•

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

•

Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragility, Scroll of Sealing,

•

Meads (5), Mulled Wine, Fire Brandy (

Encouraged

, Immune to

Ice

), Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Hamantasch (

Lucky

,

Blessed

), Admantite Shard (1/4 of a piece of Adamantite), Tonic, Milk,

•

Bedroll

"We are here to pacify R'kilf, in order to do so we are contacting all the groups that may have power over the city and see if they are able to govern the city." replays Alexander to Sir Shawe.

Boomingham shrugs. "What he said. I'm keen on giving the city to the people who live here, but I'd need to be sure I wouldn't just be bring death down upon you."

Sir Isaac chuckles.

"Heh. Hinckwells hire you to make them look the saviors of Uland?"

"Alexander, is that you? And Lawrence as well? Mr. Garrie, I think you can unwrap me now, please. Those two men are my companions, and they can vouch for my intentions."

Ellaria waits for her to be able to see and move her hands before making futher commentary.

"This is the lady who surrendered to me. I believe there may be more of them, and I request permission to conduct a further search of the area."

"She was armed only with these."

Benedict extends his hand, grasping your weapons. Sir Isaac looks at Benedict, turns away, and faces you.

"You no longer need those."

Sir Isaac motions ever so slightly with his finger, and your blindfold and binds fall to the floor as Benedict removes them. Sir Isaac hands your weapons back to you.

The Party at the Inn:

Throlar looks round the stables and finds nothing. After bedding down the horses Throlar heads to the inn to secure a room (or two).

You head to the inn.

"Good evening, little master! What can I do for you? If you're looking for accomodation, we've got some nice, cosy, dwarf-sized rooms available. We offer one-bed rooms for 10 Gold per night and we have two-bed rooms for 15 Gold per night; each bed being suitable for up to two individuals. All our rooms allow heroes to rest and regain Health without fear of being attacked during the night. Always proud to cater to the little folk, Master...?"

The Party in the Marketplace:

Arthur Justus Regulus VII

, a Hero Who is Actually Worth Something

(Flipz)

21 year-old male human Mystic Knight

Level 26.33

*Immune to

Poisoned

,

Badly Poisoned

, and

Fragile

*

*Lucky*

*Encouraged*

Power:

38

(Level 26 + WP: 12 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

26/41

(Base HP: 5 + Level bonus: 25 + Class bonus: 7 + Permanent bonus: 4)

Ether:

31/31

(Base Ether: 5 + Level bonus: 25 + Class bonus: 1)

Defense:

12

(SP: 7 + SP: 5)

Gold:

363

(Owed 128 Gold by Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher) and 70 Gold by En Sabah Nur (Jebediahs)

Equipment:

Sir Roderick's Sword (WP: 12; longsword), Arm Shield (SP: 7), Duke's Coat-of-Arms ( SP: 5; Immune to

Poisoned

,

Badly Poisoned

, and

Fragile

; suitable for Knights, Dragoons, Skirmishers, and Regulators; bodywear), Zap-Tap Badge (1/2 chance to deal

Electric

-elemental Damage to an opponent who has dealt Damage to a hero, equal to the hero's level; accessory), Overkill Gloves (+1 gold for every point of Damage extra when defeating an enemy; handwear)

Inventory:

Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7; 50% chance of Fleeing upon being KO'd; staff), Hollow Blade Dagger (WP: 6; Hollow Blade [Mulled Wine]; dagger), Staff of Ennon (WP: 5;

Light

-elemental; +2 Ether on rolls of 2, 3, 4), Healing Staff (WP: 5; Healing effect), Ammit (WP: 6; +5 Ether for each kill; great sword),

•

Scarf of Misfortune (Wearer deals the

Jinxed

effect on every third round; accessory), Shackles of War (Prevents anyone from fleeing battles; accessory), Cloak of Deception (Free Hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent; backwear), Ancient Crown (First successful strike of battle deals

Cursed

-effect; headwear), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50%, suitable for Rogues and Beast Warriors; accessory), Stingy Gloves (Prevents enemies from ever stealing gold from the wearer; handwear)

•

Opal

,

Amethyst

,

Topaz

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

•

Scroll of Recklessness (

Encouraged

and

Fragile

; costs 5 Ether; 50/50 chance), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Weakening

•

Grand Potions (11), Remedies (8), Elixirs (4), Nostrums (5), Smelling Salts (3), Meads (5), Jinxy Juices (2), Ether Core, Noxious Venom (

Badly Poisoned

and

Confused

; 3 Rounds), Zoot's Plaything, Chaotic Bomb (100 random elemental Damage), Tesla Bomb (20

Lightnng

-elemental Damage), Tonic, Grand Tonics (12), Double Rainbow (

Encouraged

,

Lucky

,

Confused

, and

Poisoned

), Bright Polish, Ambrosia, Exterlate, Phoenix Essences (2), Emergency Essence, Grating Stone, Smoke Bombs (5)

•

Bedroll, Telescope, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Magic Compass

Ahvialyn (NPC)

Female elven Rogue

Level 17

Power:

37

(Level 17 + WP: 20)

Health:

23/23

(Base HP: 7 + Level bonus: 16)

Defense:

3

(SP: 3)

Gold:

10

Equipment:

Mythril Dagger (WP: 20; may be used as a melee or a throwing weapon), Elven Plate Armor (SP: 3; bodywear), Cloak of the Elven Spy (Wearer may examine enemy stats before a battle; backwear)

Inventory:

Backup Dagger (WP: 5)

•

Health Core, Grand Potion, Potion, Elixir, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Venom, Deadly Venom

•

Bedroll

"Strange. I wonder why they became such cowards? Did the Pogs kill one of their important leaders?"

Arthur hands the man his arm shield and 91 Gold, enough to upgrade the shield to SP:7. "I'd appreciate some work done on this--I know it's getting late, but I'm willing to wait--I'll even help if you'd like," he says Diplomatically.

"Not at all. They just don't care about the citizens and are more afraid of losing what power they have left. Ever since their lord was defeated at...Bric'lin, I believe, they've just retreated into their keep. Who knows what they do in there?"

The smith talks to you as he finishes work on your shield.

The Party in the Keep:

"Á tulë."

Come.

Nerwen, you follow Saeavel into the keep, up dark, winding staircases, until you come to a pair of large doors opening into a hall. What is inside the hall is evidence of the elves' talent, of what they can do when they care. While the village around them was deteriorating, the elves had transformed the cold stone keep into the heart of elvendom in R'kilf. Trees grow out of the walls, forming or blending into — you cannot tell — supports that hold up the beams which probably once supported the ceiling. But the ceiling has been removed, and the criss-crossed supports now bear branches of a flowering tree, the room now extending upwards to awe-inspiring heights. No candles are present; an ethereal light descending from some unseen source high above to illuminate the hall at night.

Chest, tables, and bookshelf are pushed up against the walls, and in the center of the hall stands Lady Calaryl. From her robes one thing is evident to you: this is not an elf who is just Lord Keveak's last lieutenant; this is an elf who considers herself the successor to Lord Ricroar and the ruler of the Brobric Elves.

"Heri Nerwen, alatúlië."

Lady Nerwen, welcome.

[Wedge09]

QM Note:

Thanks for your patience! Especially Chromeknight. I hope the picture I took was worth the wait.

The Party below the Marketpace:

Sir Isaac chuckles.

"Heh. Hinckwells hire you to make them look the saviors of Uland?"

"In truth we weren't hired by the Hickwells but by another group." points out Alexander.

OOC: The photos are really good, in particular the Keep

[Sandy]

Ellaria smiles at the man who hands her weapons back to her.

"Thank you for showing your trust, Sir Isaac. We are indeed heroes of Heroica, hired by Lord Normorn of Brobric - not by the Hinckwells, mind you - to find a way to settle things here in R'kilf. It is to our understanding that Lady Calaryl of the elves is working here on her own accord, and that the Mopagians and the Pongcanae have also taken an unhealthy interest of this town, disregarding the will of it's people. Might I inquire who you are working for? Or did this resistance really spring up from the people's own will? From what I've seen, the citizens of R'kilf have gotten the short end of the stick on this matter, as each of the factions have only looked after their own interests."

Ellaria glances at Alexander and Lawrence.

"I hope you trust the word of a druid, as these two can vouch for it being true. Sir Shawe, we only have the interest of the common citizens of this town at heart, so please, be upfront about your motivations so we can compare if they fit well with ours."

[Zepher]

Boomingham rests his hands on his hilts and waits for Shawe's answer.

[Brickdoctor]

"In truth we weren't hired by the Hickwells but by another group." points out Alexander.

Ellaria smiles at the man who hands her weapons back to her.

"Thank you for showing your trust, Sir Isaac. We are indeed heroes of Heroica, hired by Lord Normorn of Brobric - not by the Hinckwells, mind you - to find a way to settle things here in R'kilf. It is to our understanding that Lady Calaryl of the elves is working here on her own accord, and that the Mopagians and the Pongcanae have also taken an unhealthy interest of this town, disregarding the will of it's people. Might I inquire who you are working for? Or did this resistance really spring up from the people's own will? From what I've seen, the citizens of R'kilf have gotten the short end of the stick on this matter, as each of the factions have only looked after their own interests."

Ellaria glances at Alexander and Lawrence.

"I hope you trust the word of a druid, as these two can vouch for it being true. Sir Shawe, we only have the interest of the common citizens of this town at heart, so please, be upfront about your motivations so we can compare if they fit well with ours."

"Ah, yes, the remnant of Lord Keveak's garrison, and his rival now in power in Brobric — doubtless they will work against each other. The past is the past, but in this case, in one small way, it has come back to haunt us: Lord Keveak's garrison has made R'kilf a dangerous place. And so here I am, again, working for the Shadeux, but instead of being here to start a war, I am now here to end one. The resistance already existed; I have merely organized it into a force that might actually be able to take control of this village and end this conflict.

"Eubric's day of judgment is coming. The Wolfgang gain power, the Town Watch, spread too thin. The Shadeaux are working hard to maintain order in the city, make no mistake, but we would be fools if we did not have a backup plan. The Kingdom of Patuqun far to the north is led by an order of knights that has been fighting the Pongcanae for centuries, and they welcome our assistance in driving off this new Poncanis leader. I am about to sign a treaty of alliance with Bârbêthân, Duke of Patuqun. Together we will take the next step towards acquiring the resources necessary to free R'kilf, repair her buildings, reestablish trade...and if Eubric burns, then...hopefully...there will be a chance that the Shadeaux will have allies and influence within a healthy and growing city as a point to regroup at. Patuqun, R'kilf, and the Shadeaux must hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately."

[Flipz]

The Party in the Marketplace:

Arthur Justus Regulus VII

, a Hero Who is Actually Worth Something

(Flipz)

21 year-old male human Mystic Knight

Level 26.33

*Immune to

Poisoned

,

Badly Poisoned

, and

Fragile

*

*Lucky*

*Encouraged*

Power:

38

(Level 26 + WP: 12 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

26/41

(Base HP: 5 + Level bonus: 25 + Class bonus: 7 + Permanent bonus: 4)

Ether:

31/31

(Base Ether: 5 + Level bonus: 25 + Class bonus: 1)

Defense:

12

(SP: 7 + SP: 5)

Gold:

363

(Owed 128 Gold by Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher) and 70 Gold by En Sabah Nur (Jebediahs)

Equipment:

Sir Roderick's Sword (WP: 12; longsword), Arm Shield (SP: 7), Duke's Coat-of-Arms ( SP: 5; Immune to

Poisoned

,

Badly Poisoned

, and

Fragile

; suitable for Knights, Dragoons, Skirmishers, and Regulators; bodywear), Zap-Tap Badge (1/2 chance to deal

Electric

-elemental Damage to an opponent who has dealt Damage to a hero, equal to the hero's level; accessory), Overkill Gloves (+1 gold for every point of Damage extra when defeating an enemy; handwear)

Inventory:

Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7; 50% chance of Fleeing upon being KO'd; staff), Hollow Blade Dagger (WP: 6; Hollow Blade [Mulled Wine]; dagger), Staff of Ennon (WP: 5;

Light

-elemental; +2 Ether on rolls of 2, 3, 4), Healing Staff (WP: 5; Healing effect), Ammit (WP: 6; +5 Ether for each kill; great sword),

•

Scarf of Misfortune (Wearer deals the

Jinxed

effect on every third round; accessory), Shackles of War (Prevents anyone from fleeing battles; accessory), Cloak of Deception (Free Hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent; backwear), Ancient Crown (First successful strike of battle deals

Cursed

-effect; headwear), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50%, suitable for Rogues and Beast Warriors; accessory), Stingy Gloves (Prevents enemies from ever stealing gold from the wearer; handwear)

•

Opal

,

Amethyst

,

Topaz

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

•

Scroll of Recklessness (

Encouraged

and

Fragile

; costs 5 Ether; 50/50 chance), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Weakening

•

Grand Potions (11), Remedies (8), Elixirs (4), Nostrums (5), Smelling Salts (3), Meads (5), Jinxy Juices (2), Ether Core, Noxious Venom (

Badly Poisoned

and

Confused

; 3 Rounds), Zoot's Plaything, Chaotic Bomb (100 random elemental Damage), Tesla Bomb (20

Lightnng

-elemental Damage), Tonic, Grand Tonics (12), Double Rainbow (

Encouraged

,

Lucky

,

Confused

, and

Poisoned

), Bright Polish, Ambrosia, Exterlate, Phoenix Essences (2), Emergency Essence, Grating Stone, Smoke Bombs (5)

•

Bedroll, Telescope, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Magic Compass

Ahvialyn (NPC)

Female elven Rogue

Level 17

Power:

37

(Level 17 + WP: 20)

Health:

23/23

(Base HP: 7 + Level bonus: 16)

Defense:

3

(SP: 3)

Gold:

10

Equipment:

Mythril Dagger (WP: 20; may be used as a melee or a throwing weapon), Elven Plate Armor (SP: 3; bodywear), Cloak of the Elven Spy (Wearer may examine enemy stats before a battle; backwear)

Inventory:

Backup Dagger (WP: 5)

•

Health Core, Grand Potion, Potion, Elixir, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Venom, Deadly Venom

•

Bedroll

"Not at all. They just don't care about the citizens and are more afraid of losing what power they have left. Ever since their lord was defeated at...Bric'lin, I believe, they've just retreated into their keep. Who knows what they do in there?"

The smith talks to you as he finishes work on your shield.

"Ah. So that's why they're completely useless. That explains a lot, actually, thank you, Mr...?"

OOC: Arthur will be taking Ahvialyn to the inn as soon as the smith gives his name, just so you know.

[Brickdoctor]

"Ah. So that's why they're completely useless. That explains a lot, actually, thank you, Mr...?"

"I am ChenmoHwi'nuH."

The two of you exchange 'thank yous' and 'farewells' before you lead Ahvialyn to the R'kilf Inn, where you find Throlar speaking with the innkeeper.

The Party at the Inn:

Arthur Justus Regulus VII

, a Hero Who is Actually Worth Something

(Flipz)

21 year-old male human Mystic Knight

Level 26.33

*Immune to

Poisoned

,

Badly Poisoned

, and

Fragile

*

*Lucky*

*Encouraged*

Power:

38

(Level 26 + WP: 12 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

26/41

(Base HP: 5 + Level bonus: 25 + Class bonus: 7 + Permanent bonus: 4)

Ether:

31/31

(Base Ether: 5 + Level bonus: 25 + Class bonus: 1)

Defense:

12

(SP: 7 + SP: 5)

Gold:

363

(Owed 128 Gold by Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher) and 70 Gold by En Sabah Nur (Jebediahs)

Equipment:

Sir Roderick's Sword (WP: 12; longsword), Arm Shield (SP: 7), Duke's Coat-of-Arms ( SP: 5; Immune to

Poisoned

,

Badly Poisoned

, and

Fragile

; suitable for Knights, Dragoons, Skirmishers, and Regulators; bodywear), Zap-Tap Badge (1/2 chance to deal

Electric

-elemental Damage to an opponent who has dealt Damage to a hero, equal to the hero's level; accessory), Overkill Gloves (+1 gold for every point of Damage extra when defeating an enemy; handwear)

Inventory:

Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7; 50% chance of Fleeing upon being KO'd; staff), Hollow Blade Dagger (WP: 6; Hollow Blade [Mulled Wine]; dagger), Staff of Ennon (WP: 5;

Light

-elemental; +2 Ether on rolls of 2, 3, 4), Healing Staff (WP: 5; Healing effect), Ammit (WP: 6; +5 Ether for each kill; great sword),

•

Scarf of Misfortune (Wearer deals the

Jinxed

effect on every third round; accessory), Shackles of War (Prevents anyone from fleeing battles; accessory), Cloak of Deception (Free Hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent; backwear), Ancient Crown (First successful strike of battle deals

Cursed

-effect; headwear), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50%, suitable for Rogues and Beast Warriors; accessory), Stingy Gloves (Prevents enemies from ever stealing gold from the wearer; handwear)

•

Opal

,

Amethyst

,

Topaz

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

•

Scroll of Recklessness (

Encouraged

and

Fragile

; costs 5 Ether; 50/50 chance), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Weakening

•

Grand Potions (11), Remedies (8), Elixirs (4), Nostrums (5), Smelling Salts (3), Meads (5), Jinxy Juices (2), Ether Core, Noxious Venom (

Badly Poisoned

and

Confused

; 3 Rounds), Zoot's Plaything, Chaotic Bomb (100 random elemental Damage), Tesla Bomb (20

Lightnng

-elemental Damage), Tonic, Grand Tonics (12), Double Rainbow (

Encouraged

,

Lucky

,

Confused

, and

Poisoned

), Bright Polish, Ambrosia, Exterlate, Phoenix Essences (2), Emergency Essence, Grating Stone, Smoke Bombs (5)

•

Bedroll, Telescope, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Magic Compass

Throlar Wineghilm (Lord Duvors)

134 year-old male dwarven Knight

Level 2

Power:

12

(Level 2 + WP: 10 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

11

(Base HP: 10 + Level Bonus: 1)

Defense:

2

(SP: 2)

Gold:

7

Equipment:

Mourning Star (WP: 10;

Fire

-elemental; inflicts

Fragile

-effect; mace), Round Shield (SP: 2), Jester's Hat (Wearer may choose to gain one immunity from targeted enemy; headwear)

Inventory:

Mace and Chain (WP: 3),

•

Potion

•

Bedroll

Ahvialyn (NPC)

Female elven Rogue

Level 17

Power:

37

(Level 17 + WP: 20)

Health:

23/23

(Base HP: 7 + Level bonus: 16)

Defense:

3

(SP: 3)

Gold:

10

Equipment:

Mythril Dagger (WP: 20; may be used as a melee or a throwing weapon), Elven Plate Armor (SP: 3; bodywear), Cloak of the Elven Spy (Wearer may examine enemy stats before a battle; backwear)

Inventory:

Backup Dagger (WP: 5)

•

Health Core, Grand Potion, Potion, Elixir, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Venom, Deadly Venom

•

Bedroll

[Flipz]

As Arthur walks to the inn with Ahvialyn, he begins scribbling more notes in his journal (on my profile page, again, if you're in the same place as Arthur, feel free to read over his shoulder, that goes for Ahvialyn as well, Doc). Lifting his head from his work for a moments, he asks, "Penny for your thoughts, Lady Ahvialyn?"

Stopping just inside for a moment, Arthur spots Throlar speaking to one of the employees. He quickly pulls Ahvialyn aside, removing his hat and raising his hood to make himself harder to recognize.

"What's he doing here?" he whispers to Ahvialyn. "And where's Nerwen to hold his leash? Or any of the others, for that matter?"

He pauses, considering. "What do you think? I don't want to room with him, and I wouldn't put that on you, either, but too many rooms would be expensive, and I'm not exactly keen on bunking down out in the street. Any ideas?"

[Chromeknight]

Elen sila lumenn olmentilmo, arwen en amin.

Nerwen looked around in wonder. The brutal human architecture of the keep transformed into a place of serene beauty. Her heart sang within her and a thousand memories of the glades of the White Towers of her childhood rushed over her.

She knelt, willingly and spoke in reverent whispers.

My Lady. I have been sent with others from Heroica to this town to preserve order and restore prosperity. I did not mean to intrude on your place of sanctuary. But I thank you for admitting me.

What would you have me do?

Nerwen remained kneeling waiting for Lady Calaryl's reply.

Edited August 19, 2013 by Chromeknight

[Duvors]

(OCC: Inability to sleep is a wonderful thing, no? )

"Throlar Wineghilm, ambassador of... a state I am not allowed to name, for now."

Throlar pondered for a minute and realized that Arthur did not want to be associated with the other heroes, also that the women would need to be in different rooms from the men.

"I would like two rooms each of both capacities, I'm the only one who is smaller than a man, that may help you."

There, that was done with.

Suddenly Throlar noticed that there was a hobgoblin standing to one side of the receptionists desk.

"Excuse me for a second" said Throlar to the receptionist "I have something to attend to."

Striding over to the hobgoblin with a speed and length of stride that none would have expected he said "Ereghk Valgahan(hail, brave warrior)!"

(OCC: To be clear, Throlar is speaking Baltar, the language of Baltarok, not Goblonian or any other orc-goblin-hobgoblin language so the fellow he is speaking to may not understand him.)

Edited August 19, 2013 by Lord Duvors

[Sandy]

"Ah, yes, the remnant of Lord Keveak's garrison, and his rival now in power in Brobric — doubtless they will work against each other. The past is the past, but in this case, in one small way, it has come back to haunt us: Lord Keveak's garrison has made R'kilf a dangerous place. And so here I am, again, working for the Shadeux, but instead of being here to start a war, I am now here to end one. The resistance already existed; I have merely organized it into a force that might actually be able to take control of this village and end this conflict.

"Eubric's day of judgment is coming. The Wolfgang gain power, the Town Watch, spread too thin. The Shadeaux are working hard to maintain order in the city, make no mistake, but we would be fools if we did not have a backup plan. The Kingdom of Patuqun far to the north is led by an order of knights that has been fighting the Pongcanae for centuries, and they welcome our assistance in driving off this new Poncanis leader. I am about to sign a treaty of alliance with Bârbêthân, Duke of Patuqun. Together we will take the next step towards acquiring the resources necessary to free R'kilf, repair her buildings, reestablish trade...and if Eubric burns, then...hopefully...there will be a chance that the Shadeaux will have allies and influence within a healthy and growing city as a point to regroup at. Patuqun, R'kilf, and the Shadeaux must hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately."

Ellaria pouts her lips.

"It is true that Eubric has gone from crazy to even crazier during the two years I've lived there, but if Eubric falls to the hands of the Wolfgang, isn't R'kilf and all of the Free Islands a little too close for comfort for the Shadeaux? I've learned that once your employer, Count Shadeaux, was sent into exile from his homeland of Charis, so fleeing to start over again would probably not be such a big deal for him. But if I were in his position, I would flee as far as I can, not to the next town down the road."

Ellaria turns to the other members of the resistance in the room to address them.

"I want to know how you all feel about this? Are you aboard on Sir Isaac's plan, or how would you rather see the future of your town?"

[Brickdoctor]

The Party at the Inn:

As Arthur walks to the inn with Ahvialyn, he begins scribbling more notes in his journal (on my profile page, again, if you're in the same place as Arthur, feel free to read over his shoulder, that goes for Ahvialyn as well, Doc). Lifting his head from his work for a moments, he asks, "Penny for your thoughts, Lady Ahvialyn?"

Stopping just inside for a moment, Arthur spots Throlar speaking to one of the employees. He quickly pulls Ahvialyn aside, removing his hat and raising his hood to make himself harder to recognize.

"What's he doing here?" he whispers to Ahvialyn. "And where's Nerwen to hold his leash? Or any of the others, for that matter?"

He pauses, considering. "What do you think? I don't want to room with him, and I wouldn't put that on you, either, but too many rooms would be expensive, and I'm not exactly keen on bunking down out in the street. Any ideas?"

"I had hoped that he would provide some Diplomacy and versatility in skills to the party, but from what I've seen, he could just as easily turn the whole town against him in a matter of minutes. Best to wait and see what he does, I think."

(OCC: Inability to sleep is a wonderful thing, no? )

"Throlar Wineghilm, ambassador of... a state I am not allowed to name, for now."

Throlar pondered for a minute and realized that Arthur did not want to be associated with the other heroes, also that the women would need to be in different rooms from the men.

"I would like two rooms each of both capacities, I'm the only one who is smaller than a man, that may help you."

There, that was done with.

"That will be 50 Gold per night, Master Wineghilm..."

The innkeeper's voice trails off as she sees you walking away.

"Sir?"

Suddenly Throlar noticed that there was a hobgoblin standing to one side of the receptionists desk.

"Excuse me for a second" said Throlar to the receptionist "I have something to attend to."

Striding over to the hobgoblin with a speed and length of stride that none would have expected he said "Ereghk Valgahan(hail, brave warrior)!"

(OCC: To be clear, Throlar is speaking Baltar, the language of Baltarok, not Goblonian or any other orc-goblin-hobgoblin language so the fellow he is speaking to may not understand him.)

"Nar...flas...uruk ta-folun? Oh, mother incessantly forewarned me that I would be hindered by my poignant ineptitude with respect to the comprehension and enunciation of the Orcish tongues..."

The Party in the Keep:

Elen sila lumenn olmentilmo, arwen en amin.

Nerwen looked around in wonder. The brutal human architecture of the keep transformed into a place of serene beauty. Her heart sang within her and a thousand memories of the glades of the White Towers of her childhood rushed over her.

She knelt, willingly and spoke in reverent whispers.

My Lady. I have been sent with others from Heroica to this town to preserve order and restore prosperity. I did not mean to intrude on your place of sanctuary. But I thank you for admitting me.

What would you have me do?

Nerwen remained kneeling waiting for Lady Calaryl's reply.

"Rucin i Sindarin i quetlyë ná hranga ar lá quendiva Brobricwa, etta quetuvanyë i lambë Firyarwa."

I fear the Grey-elven language that you speak is difficult and not of the elves of Brobric, so I will speak the tongue of men.

"I would have you rise. Do not fear, Lady Nerwen; you have not intruded. You are an elf who is a hero of Heroica, not a representative of all that is wrong with Heroica itself. This haven is open to all of our people, a shelter in the middle of a city for which there is no hope."

The Party under the Marketplace:

Ellaria pouts her lips.

"It is true that Eubric has gone from crazy to even crazier during the two years I've lived there, but if Eubric falls to the hands of the Wolfgang, isn't R'kilf and all of the Free Islands a little too close for comfort for the Shadeaux? I've learned that once your employer, Count Shadeaux, was sent into exile from his homeland of Charis, so fleeing to start over again would probably not be such a big deal for him. But if I were in his position, I would flee as far as I can, not to the next town down the road."

"You misunderstand. This is merely one of multiple backup plans. In this case, this is the plan to be put into action if we have to leave Eubric, but if we see hope for a rebuilt Eubric and require only a place to temporarily regroup, not a new home. And if we never have to use it, then we will still have influence in a thriving city at a crossroads of trade that the other Houses have not invested in."