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

[Sandy]

OoC: My apologies, BD, I was being too hasty.

"Nerwen, Arthur! You're here! We were getting worried when you didn't show up last night. Is Ahvialyn with you?"

Ellaria then pulls the pair aside and recounts what happened to her, Boomingham and Alexander at the meeting with the resistance.

"So Sir Isaac Shawe and the resistance want to kill the Pongcanis, assassinate the Mopag leader and force the elven lady to surrender so they can take over R'kilf for the Shadeaux. It sounds tyrannical, but Shawe seems to have the support of the common people of the town. What did you guys find out, then?"

[Brickdoctor]

"I've seen 'travelers' come here before, just like you, heavily armed, and they come to take advantage of our ruined village!"

Results of Round One of the Battle in the Streets of R'kilf:

Throlar Wineghilm vs. 'Captain' of the R'kilf Watch — Sentinel (The party is immune to Damage next Round.)

Disgruntled Citizen — Free Hit against Throlar Wineghilm (No effect; Sentinel)

Seeing the men charging at you out of the darkness, you crouch behind your shield.

The Enemies:

'Captain' of the R'kilf Watch

Humanoid

*Encouraged*

*Fragile*

Level:

3

6

Health:

8/10

Defense:

0

Special:

Unpredictable Action

— The 'captain' staggers in a random direction, slashes wildly at his target, dealing 3 Damage, ignoring SP, and is then

Stunned

.

Drops: Mead

Disgruntled Citizen

Humanoid

Level:

2

Health:

10/10

Defense:

0

Special:

"Oh, MegaBloks"

— The citizen realizes that his target might actually be a trained warrior. The citizen steps back to the Back Row and takes halved Damage during the next Round.

Drops: Pickaxe

The Party outside at Night:

Throlar Wineghilm (Lord Duvors)

134 year-old male dwarven Knight

*Sentinel

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

QM Note:

Situation hasn't changed; you have Sentinel; autorolling.

Results of Round Two of the Battle in the Streets of R'kilf:

Throlar Wineghilm vs. 'Captain' of the R'kilf Watch — Hit (((2+10)*2)-0=24 Fire-elemental Damage)

Disgruntled Citizen — Free Hit against Throlar Wineghilm (No effect; Sentinel)

Confident of your safety behind your shield, you bash the 'captain's head in.

The Enemies:

Disgruntled Citizen

Humanoid

Level:

2

Health:

10/10

Defense:

0

Special:

"Oh, MegaBloks"

— The citizen realizes that his target might actually be a trained warrior. The citizen steps back to the Back Row and takes halved Damage during the next Round.

Drops: Pickaxe

The Party outside at Night:

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

QM Note:

Only one enemy left; autorolling.

Results of Round Three of the Battle in the Streets of R'kilf:

Throlar Wineghilm vs. Disgruntled Citizen — Special Damage (Disgruntled Citizen takes halved Damage next Round)

You swing your weapon towards the remaining enemy, but he nimbly steps quickly out of the way, eyes wide at the sight of the dead 'captain'.

The Enemies:

Disgruntled Citizen

Humanoid

*Back Row*

Level:

2

Health:

10/10

Defense:

0

Special:

"Oh, MegaBloks"

— The citizen realizes that his target might actually be a trained warrior. The citizen steps back to the Back Row and takes halved Damage during the next Round.

Drops: Pickaxe

The Party outside at Night:

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

QM Note:

Again!

Results of Round Four of the Battle in the Streets of R'kilf:

Throlar Wineghilm vs. Disgruntled Citizen — Critical Hit ((((10*2)+2)/2)-0=11 Fire-elemental Damage)

With a leap, a step, and a swing, you close the distance between you and the hastily retreating citizen, and bring him down in one strike.

You are victorious!

You gain 1 XP, and you Level-up! The enemies drop a Mead and a Pickaxe, so update your signature accordingly.

The Party outside at Night:

Throlar Wineghilm (Lord Duvors)

134 year-old male dwarven Knight

Level 3

Power:

13

(Level 3 + WP: 10 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

12

(Base HP: 10 + Level Bonus: 2)

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, Mead

•

Bedroll, Pickaxe

Party Leader, note that this loot was dropped and has been added to your Inventory:

Mead

—

Causes the

Encouraged

-effect, doubling the target's attack power for the duration of one battle.

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Pickaxe

—

Allows the hero to dig through a breakable wall or obstacle.

OoC: My apologies, BD, I was being too hasty.

QM Note:

No no, it had been over twenty-four hours; complaints and prodding are completely justified and understandable.

Also, don't you love nice and short battles for new heroes?

[Flipz]

"Ellaria! Lady Ahvialyn and I were rather worried when we couldn't find you in the Marketplace."

"I'm afraid I have poor news. The elves will be of little help to us. According to the merchants in the Marketplace, they are all afraid of any harm befalling their leader, and they care nothing at all about the people of the town. If you care nothing, than you deserve nothing, in my book--they are not worthy to rule. Of course, I don't think they deserve to be evicted--but I don't know if they'd accept living in peace as subjects of some other ruler. And I doubt they'd be any use to Lord Normorn--they simply aren't bold enough to take action when necessary."

"I also found out that the Pongcanae are led by the Dread Pirate Indiacca, and that the Mopags, like the elves, don't really care about the welfare of the people. Oh, and that most of the merchants have lost hope for the town."

Arthur listens intently as Ellaria relates her tale. "Interesting...he sounds like the best hope for the town, he has the support of the people, and the Shadeaux...well, I can't say I think much of Noctus, but if Nuitan and Bellanotte come into power, I think the Shadeaux could be a tremendous force for good, both in Eubric and here. I met them at the Foundation Day Ball, after all. Can't say I'm much for assassination, though, but if the leader's earned it...has he, Nerwen? Alternatively, if we found out where and when to attack the Pongcanae, we could set the Mopags on them and hope they do the job for us." Arthur grimaces. "I can't believe I'm thinking like that again...second time in as many days, too. Some things never leave you, I guess..."

He looks wistfully out the window. It seems like he wants to talk about something...but it's clear he doesn't know how to bring it up himself.

[Sandy]

"Ellaria! Lady Ahvialyn and I were rather worried when we couldn't find you in the Marketplace."

"Oh good, so Ahvialyn caught up with you after all. The man that took me to the resistance headquarters didn't like elves, so I thought it best to go alone. And as it turned out, Sir Shawe was more than willing to cooperate with us. If you have nothing to add, Nerwen, I think we are best off with the resistance. Or maybe we should take matters into our own hands and just oust all of the busy-bodies out of this town."

The more she thought about it, the better it sounded. They could weed out the Pongcanis, kick out the Mopags, the elves and Sir Isaac, and return the town to the hands of the citizens. Maybe they would be even willing to help...

[Zepher]

Boomingham shuffles down the stairs and greets everyone with a gruff but friendly nod. Barty hovers on his shoulder.

"Morning, all. What's for breakfast? I'm starved."

[Flipz]

"Well, there's one thing we all agree on, it's that the Pongcanae have to go. I say we deal with them first--and it seems rather likely that we'll have aid from at least the Mopags and the Resistance, anyway."

[Duvors]

Throlar uses the pickaxe to dig a grave for the 'Captain', burying his mead with him, then checks to see if the Disgruntled Citizen is alive.

[Brickdoctor]

Throlar uses the pickaxe to dig a grave for the 'Captain', burying his mead with him, then checks to see if the Disgruntled Citizen is alive.

QM Note:

Technically, a Pickaxe is used to break through obstacles while you have to use a Shovel if you want to dig, but since you aren't doing this to accomplish anything more than burying someone, I'll allow it.

The Party in the Streets:

Throlar Wineghilm (Lord Duvors)

134 year-old male dwarven Knight

Level 3

Power:

13

(Level 3 + WP: 10 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

12

(Base HP: 10 + Level Bonus: 2)

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, Pickaxe

You choose to bury the Mead with the 'captain'. Checking the disgruntled citizen's body, you see that he is very much dead. As you do so, you notice that the sun is rising and dispelling the fog; you haven't slept all night.

[Chromeknight]

As soon as the gate keeper unbared the keep gate,Nerwen travelled to the inn in the early dawn.

Entering the lower lounge area she saw Arthur up early. He looked like he had not slept well.

'Quel amrun Arthur.

Before she could ask about his night the druid Ellaria entered and spoke of finding the resistance and it's leader, the Shadeaux Shawe.

Arthur chimed in with the gossip from the marketplace.

Nerwen listened to all that was said. The silence stretched for a little while and Ellaria said

If you have nothing to add, Nerwen, I think we are best off with the resistance. Or maybe we should take matters into our own hands and just oust all of the busy-bodies out of this town.

Nerwen drew breath, looking directly at the young girl.

I do have things to add. I spoke to Lady Calaryl myself and that is where I spent the night.

It is informative to hear the opinions of the people in the town and their feelings toward the elves. But those feelings seem mixed. Some resent the elves for withdrawing and others for acting in the first place. However, the elves are here now, this is their home and they have begun the work of transforming the keep into a fitting residence. They will not leave their new home except by force and the effort to remove them would cause great harm to those who go to do so. I would counsel strongly against such a course.

Having made their home here they will lend aid to anyone trustworthy who seeks to bring order to the town. Is it your opinon that this Shawe is trustworthy? Has he been open and honest with you? You say he hates elves, I wonder would he be so nice to me?

Turning to Arthur.

As for the Pongcanae, I stand by what I said on the road into town, there may be more to them than their portrayal as savage beasts. I know you do not want to hear that, but you need grant that it is possible and that non-violent means may be found to end the raids. That is the task for some of us today.

Boomingham's entry breaks the tension that is beginning to gather around Nerwen and she smiles again at the people before her.

So. we need only Alexander, Ahvialyn and Throlar. Are they upstairs?

Edited August 24, 2013 by Chromeknight

[Flipz]

"Lady Ahvialyn is," Arthur says, not mentioning that they had seen Throlar there the previous night. "Shall I go get her?"

[Zepher]

"I'll speak for Shawe," Boomingham offers warmly as he glances around with watering eyes. "Does anyone else smell bacon? Anyway, Nerwen, I get wanting to cozy on up to the elves, but seeing as they've pretty much run the town to ruins, I can't say I see the benefit. If they had the means to defend the people and refused, I'd say that's pretty much murder in my books. Besides that, Shawe has promised to help the people. He's upfront about not having the most honorable motivations, but Hel, he'll get the job done, and it's what the people want. I'll be interested to see what our little Brobric elf thinks of it. Where'd you say you hid her, mage?"

[Flipz]

"She's upstairs in our room. I'll go get her."

Arthur returns upstairs to wake Ahvialyn. He knocks on the door, then opens it a crack and speaks in. "Sorry to disturb you, milady, but Lady Nerwen and Lord Boomingham are downstairs. They wish to speak with you." He waits outside the door to escort Ahvialyn down.

[Brickdoctor]

He knocks on the door, then opens it a crack and speaks in. "Sorry to disturb you, milady, but Lady Nerwen and Lord Boomingham are downstairs. They wish to speak with you." He waits outside the door to escort Ahvialyn down.

"Certainly."

The Party Downstairs at the Inn:

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,

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:

8

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:

3

(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

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

"Arinelda ná manaquenta, good morning."

[Chromeknight]

It is not a matter of what I want Lawrence, but of what is wise and best for the town.

They have withdrawn because that was what the men of the town wanted. And you would do the same, you have done the same.

When the reckless dwarf challenged the elf in the bar it was right to stand back even though Master Wineghilm might have been hurt. That is hardly murder. And neither is what the elves chose to do in the face of opposition. If a child refuses to heed wisdom and acts contrary to counsel and hurts themselves does the blame lie with the parent or the child. Use right judgement and do not merely listen to a man you admit has dishonourable motives.

I myself have met the Grand Warlord and Lady Calaryl. I will gladly meet Shawe if he will and I think this Indiacca may be worth speaking to also.

[Sandy]

I do have things to add. I spoke to Lady Calaryl myself and that is where I spent the night.

It is informative to hear the opinions of the people in the town and their feelings toward the elves. But those feelings seem mixed. Some resent the elves for withdrawing and others for acting in the first place. However, the elves are here now, this is their home and they have begun the work of transforming the keep into a fitting residence. They will not leave their new home except by force and the effort to remove them would cause great harm to those who go to do so. I would counsel strongly against such a course.

Having made their home here they will lend aid to anyone trustworthy who seeks to bring order to the town. Is it your opinon that this Shawe is trustworthy? Has he been open and honest with you? You say he hates elves, I wonder would he be so nice to me?

Turning to Arthur.

As for the Pongcanae, I stand by what I said on the road into town, there may be more to them than their portrayal as savage beasts. I know you do not want to hear that, but you need grant that it is possible and that non-violent means may be found to end the raids. That is the task for some of us today.

"Well, Sir Isaac seemed open and honest, but I don't know about trustworthy. He seems to be one of those people who believe that the end justifies the means. If he sees us as his opponents, I don't think he'd hesitate to try to kill us too."

Ellaria then taps her lips as she contemplates.

"Nerwen, you are naturally inclined to trust your own kin, but the way they refused to even speak to me and Arthur shows that they don't really care for anyone who doesn't have pointed ears. And that includes the majority of the citizens of R'kilf. I fear that if we side with the elves, they will eventually evict everyone else from this town and claim it theirs completely. I personally want to side with the people who were here first, meaning the farmers and the traders. As to what comes to the Pongcanae... I can only applaud your willingness to believe the best out of everyone, but have you forgotten what they did to that poor merchant outside the gates? I really don't want to negotiate with creatures who are capable of ripping innocent people apart so mercilessly."

"Arinelda ná manaquenta, good morning."

"Good morning to you too, Ahvialyn. It's a pleasure to see we all made it here despite splitting up yesterday. Alexander should be upstairs as well, and the dwarf was here last night. He didn't get a room, though, so I don't know where he went..."

[Zepher]

"I'll strike you a deal, Nerwen. Shall we trade spots for the day - you to Shawe, and I to the elves - and see where we stand when the sun sets again? I'll admit it, I haven't heard the elves side of all this, though I don't think I'll like it all that much." Boomingham licks his lips. "As for the Pongcanis, I've seen them murder, rather actively. But if you're going to go speak to this dreadful pirate, I'll be coming with you."

[Wedge09]

Alexander goes down the staris and rechs the other heroes; approaching he hears Ellaria and Lord Boomingham "Sorry to be late, I was meditating." apoligizes the elven archer "Personally I think the pongcanis won't listen us; as I see, they are only interested in pillaging. If we want to speak with their chief, we must be all, in case of fight. As Ellaria, I want to side with the people who were here first. The elven and the Mopag are seen as conquerors and if one of them will power, this won't end the troubles."

[Brickdoctor]

"Good morning to you too, Ahvialyn. It's a pleasure to see we all made it here despite splitting up yesterday. Alexander should be upstairs as well, and the dwarf was here last night. He didn't get a room, though, so I don't know where he went..."

"I do not know where he went, either. Master Regulus did not want to be associated with him, so we paid for a room and retired for the night while Master Wineghilm was still talking to a hobgoblin."

[Flipz]

"Well, Sir Isaac seemed open and honest, but I don't know about trustworthy. He seems to be one of those people who believe that the end justifies the means. If he sees us as his opponents, I don't think he'd hesitate to try to kill us too."

"You have a point--but is that so different than Heroica? Not here, specifically, I mean, but in general? Hel, all of the Houses are that way. The Wolfgang, too, if their lieutenants were to be believed--and given the way they talked, they believed what they said, even though they were wrong."

"We're here to fix this town. Maybe we should be taking notes on what happens--notes on how to fix our own."

"I'll strike you a deal, Nerwen. Shall we trade spots for the day - you to Shawe, and I to the elves - and see where we stand when the sun sets again? I'll admit it, I haven't heard the elves side of all this, though I don't think I'll like it all that much." Boomingham licks his lips. "As for the Pongcanis, I've seen them murder, rather actively. But if you're going to go speak to this dreadful pirate, I'll be coming with you."

"And I'd like to speak to Shawe myself--I'm inclined to side with him, as he has the backing of the people, but...today, I think, I should go with Nerwen, and Lady Ahvialyn ought to travel with you, Lord Boomingham, if you are going to speak to the Elves. Perhaps Lady Nerwen and I can escort you to the elven keep, and then we may travel on our way."

"Oh, and Lord Boomingham--you should visit the blacksmith. Trust me, you'll be glad you did." Arthur winks at Boomingham.

Alexander goes down the staris and rechs the other heroes; approaching he hears Ellaria and Lord Boomingham "Sorry to be late, I was meditating." apoligizes the elven archer "Personally I think the pongcanis won't listen us; as I see, they are only interested in pillaging. If we want to speak with their chief, we must be all, in case of fight. As Ellaria, I want to side with the people who were here first. The elven and the Mopag are seen as conquerors and if one of them will power, this won't end the troubles."

Arthur nods. "Exactly. Lady Nerwen, you have not borne the brunt of their brutality. They mercilessly murdered one of the bravest, most wise Heroes I've ever known, for the sole sake of enjoyment. They had no stake in Chaos, they sought merely a new conquest--were it not for the other Heroes, Eubric would have fallen into their hands." Arthur's refusal to include himself was glaringly apparent to the others. "They likewise tore apart the town of Haddon, home of one of the bravest, most honorable military commanders I've ever seen--and I don't have to tell you of what they did to aid in the ravaging of Dastan. Mark my words--the price they will require of you to leave R'kliff in peace is blood."

"Still--there is yet hope that they will be the only faction to need such a manner of persuasion. What did you learn of the Mopags? What did they want, and will they be willing to help the people of this town?"

Edited August 24, 2013 by Flipz

[Duvors]

Throlar stares at the body for a long time, then tries to find something to bury him with, a pickaxe won't work a second time.

[Brickdoctor]

Throlar stares at the body for a long time, then tries to find something to bury him with, a pickaxe won't work a second time.

You realize that while you can't dig with a Pickaxe, you can use a Pickaxe to break things, which means that you could break up the ground with the Pickaxe, and you'd just need something to move the loose dirt out of the hole.

[Sandy]

"I think it's pretty clear from our last foray to the keep that the elves are not willing to communicate with anyone non-elvish. Ahvialyn will probably not do either, being an emissary of an opposing faction. So it's imperative that either Nerwen or Alexander comes along whenever we visit the keep. And if and when we go find the Pongcanis, I suggest we all go together in case they mean trouble."

Ellaria turns to Nerwen. "So, what do we do now, party leader?"

[Duvors]

Bare hands should do...

Throlar buries the citizen.

[Brickdoctor]

Bare hands should do...

Throlar buries the citizen.

As the sun rises higher into the sky, you bury the dead citizen on the side of the road. Fortunately, it is still early enough that no one is out to see you doing this.

[Duvors]

Throlar gouges out a small furrow between the two graves, then inserts the torso of the collapsed statue and uses the pointed end of the pick to cave a crude epitaph,

They died like idiots, killed in self defense,

They started it, yet I still feel horrible,

They most likely had families, which makes me feel worse,

They had no chance, which is worst of all.