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

[Brickdoctor]

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.

You finish the burial as the sun breaks through the clouds, and the village begins to awake.

[Duvors]

Throlar walks towards the inn, taking the pick with him.

[Brickdoctor]

Throlar walks towards the inn, taking the pick with him.

You enter the inn, to find the rest of the party discussing the situation in the lobby.

The Party 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,

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:

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

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

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

[Duvors]

Throlar looks at the heroes.

"Look, nobody talk to Me, please just... don't."

Throlar goes into a corner and sits staring at the wall.

[Chromeknight]

Seeing Throlar stomp in looking tired, Nerwen nods once.

We are all here. Good. Let us make an arrangement that if we get separated, wherever we spend the night we return and meet here in the morning.

As for today, we seem to have agreed on some tasks.

Lawrence wants to visit Lady Calaryl, which will require my being there also to make introductions and smooth over cultural differences and prevent him being offensive, intentionally or otherwise.

Arthur suggests Lawence visiting the blacksmith.

I wish to see if it is possible to speak to the Pongcanis, though I take your warnings about them. In response I would say the same things have been said of Orcs, Men, Naga and countless other races through time. I agree that we ought all go together on that errand.

Are there any other tasks you would like to do today?

In regard to the Mopag, Arthur. They desire control of the town and the road to Mopag. Their Warlord seems a prickly sort who operates on a 'if you're not totally with us your are against us' sort of thinking. Perhaps I did not make the best impression and others might fare better.

Once everyone has spoken we will head out for the day.

[Flipz]

"Ah. If he thinks that way, then I doubt he'll approve of our actions, no matter what we do. And I highly doubt anyone here believes the Mopags have more right to this place than the humans who already lived here."

"I wanted to speak to Shawe. Is anyone who's already met him planning to go back, so as to introduce us?"

[Sandy]

"I am willing to go with anyone who feels they need my support and healing. I just have to say that there's no point in every single one of us visiting every leader personally, that's just a waste of time. The more days pass, the more dire the situation here gets."

[Wedge09]

"I am willing to go with anyone who feels they need my support and healing. I just have to say that there's no point in every single one of us visiting every leader personally, that's just a waste of time. The more days pass, the more dire the situation here gets."

"I agree with Ellaria on this point." says Alexander "We could search for the pongcanis leader all together, then we will decide if we divide to go speak to the other factions." suggest the elven archer.

[Zepher]

"I wish to speak to the elves, but I feel no need to see the Mopag. Perhaps we can meet at noon and go see our furry friends for Nerwen, and then we will make our decision and make a plan."

[Duvors]

"My own opinion is that you will not get any satisfaction out of speaking to the pogs, there have been places where the pogs are accepted, indeed, in one such place a few were hired as bank guards, but that group was all killed by bank robbers, but most are horrible, wild, murderous, bloodthirsty savages, who leave no trace but ashes and well gnawed bones."

Throlar paused for a moment.

"I once saw an entire trading caravan wiped out, and every last orc, goblin, and beast eaten alive by these things, all save... Me.

They where saving me for tomorrow, so they bound me to a tree, but in the night I freed myself, and took back my mace and... that band never troubled any again."

"The temptation to kill them all was strong, but in the end all I did was tie them to the trees, three days later a group of warriors found the clearing, there was only one left, I'd made the mistake of tying them by leashes, and they were well within each other's reach, and the last one was killed trying to escape, so I suppose I did kill them after all, sickening."

Edited August 25, 2013 by Lord Duvors

[Flipz]

"I am willing to go with anyone who feels they need my support and healing. I just have to say that there's no point in every single one of us visiting every leader personally, that's just a waste of time. The more days pass, the more dire the situation here gets."

"Of course. I've little interest in visiting the Mopag leader, and I daresay I'm not at all inclined to offer the Dread Pirate Indiacca the dignity of my presence on a diplomatic envoy. But I still want to see Shawe--I'm inclined to trust him, but I want to meet him in person to be sure."

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen listened to all that was said as each spoke.

Well then. Lawernce, if you would lead Arthur and myself to Shawe and then we shall visit the elves after that.

Ellaria, Alexander and Throlar, since you're not set on visiting anyone, you could see what there is to see in the marketplace or elsewhere if you like. Ahvialyn, perhaps you might go with them, a larger group is less likely to be harassed.

And then we will, as Lord Boomingham has suggested meet back here around noon and see if we can track the pongcanis to his lair.

Does this sound good to everyone?

Nerwen looked around at the group trying to guage reactions.

[Flipz]

OOC: Tomorrow's the first day of the new semester--this semester I'm going to try to be more busy talking to people instead of huddling over my laptop screen. It probably won't make much of a difference from you guys' perspective--no one ever seems to notice when I feel like I'm less active than usual --but still, something to keep in mind.

"Fine by me."

[Sandy]

Ellaria thought Nerwen was being awfully indecisive for a party leader, but then again, maybe her long life had taught her that people tend to respond better when you gave them options. She still felt the party shouldn't split up like that in such a hostile environment, but apparently her opinion mattered little to the elf.

"I already said I am willing to go where you point me, so apparently it's back to the Marketplace for us. Come, Ahvialyn and Misters Vandangant and Wineghlim, let's go chat with the merchants some more."

Taking matters into her own hand, since their party leader refused to do so, Ellaria walked out of the Inn and headed to the Marketplace, again only hoping that the others would follow her.

[Wedge09]

"Very well." says Alexander at the decision fo Nerwen; then he turn to Elleria "I wil follow." says, following her to the marketplace.

Before exting, Alexander remembers a name "Patuqun, the Knights of Patuqun." then he stopped on the door "Waint a moment Ellaria" and return to the other heroes "I remember that we encounter two of the knights of Patuqun here and in the Inn, they said they were here for businness; what said Shawe? he was in businness with the Knight of Patuqun. The two are linked; maybe it's a good idea to go and speak with them at the warehouses, to see what are their plans about the city. After doing that, we can compare their version and Shawe's version and see if one of them are trying to lie to us."

[Sandy]

Before exting, Alexander remembers a name "Patuqun, the Knights of Patuqun." then he stopped on the door "Waint a moment Ellaria" and return to the other heroes "I remember that we encounter two of the knights of Patuqun here and in the Inn, they said they were here for businness; what said Shawe? he was in businness with the Knight of Patuqun. The two are linked; maybe it's a good idea to go and speak with them at the warehouses, to see what are their plans about the city. After doing that, we can compare their version and Shawe's version and see if one of them are trying to lie to us."

Ellaria looks at the elf, puzzled.

"Why didn't you say anything sooner? Very well, let us go to these warehouses you speak of first, then. Ahvialyn and Throlar, are you with us?"

[Brickdoctor]

"Why didn't you say anything sooner? Very well, let us go to these warehouses you speak of first, then. Ahvialyn and Throlar, are you with us?"

"Of course, milady. Shall we go now, or would you prefer to wait for Master Wineghilm? Master Regulus didn't seem to want to be seen near the dwarf."

[Sandy]

"Of course, milady. Shall we go now, or would you prefer to wait for Master Wineghilm? Master Regulus didn't seem to want to be seen near the dwarf."

Ellaria looks at the aloof dwarf.

"Let's just go, he'll follow with us if he wants to."

[Brickdoctor]

QM Note:

I'm just going to assume that Zeph agrees to take you to Shawe.

Nerwen listened to all that was said as each spoke.

Well then. Lawernce, if you would lead Arthur and myself to Shawe and then we shall visit the elves after that.

Ellaria, Alexander and Throlar, since you're not set on visiting anyone, you could see what there is to see in the marketplace or elsewhere if you like. Ahvialyn, perhaps you might go with them, a larger group is less likely to be harassed.

And then we will, as Lord Boomingham has suggested meet back here around noon and see if we can track the pongcanis to his lair.

Does this sound good to everyone?

Nerwen looked around at the group trying to guage reactions.

Boomingham, you lead Nerwen and Arthur to the stables where you first met the resistance members. Sure enough, there are the two soldiers, Symond Acton and Neristhyra.

"Back to see Sir Isaac, I assume?"

"Come with us."

The three of you are blindfolded and led to the headquarters of the resistance.

The Party under the Marketplace:

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,

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

You are lead through the underground rooms serving as a base for Isaac Shawe's resistance. Apparently because Symond and Neristhyra don't want to disturb Sir Isaac at the moment, you stop in a corner where the soldiers are resting, clearly gearing up for an assault. You see Benedict Garrie looking very much healthy, dagger at his side and standard of R'kilf in his hand.

"Oh, hello; welcome back."

"Welcome to the real start of your quest, heroic travelers!"

"And Neristhyra, a heroic orc."

"And Symond, a not-quite-heroic man."

"But he's not actually supposed to be a hero."

"..."

"Neristhyra, Symond, you can take the heroes to see Sir Isaac now."

"As you wish, Captain Colledg."

"Ah, heroes, what can I do for you?"

[Zepher]

Boomingham smiles slightly at Shawe and sweeps his hand behind him, indicating the others. "Sir Issac Shawe, these are my fellow heroes, Nerwen and Arthur the Mage. They have a question or two for you. It seems they're not quite on board with trusting you and your entrepreneurial spirit. I told them that you seemed trust-worthy enough, but to each their own, right?" Boomingham shrugs. "Mind if I go talk to the troops while my fellow heroes have a word or two with you?"

[Brickdoctor]

Boomingham smiles slightly at Shawe and sweeps his hand behind him, indicating the others. "Sir Issac Shawe, these are my fellow heroes, Nerwen and Arthur the Mage. They have a question or two for you. It seems they're not quite on board with trusting you and your entrepreneurial spirit. I told them that you seemed trust-worthy enough, but to each their own, right?" Boomingham shrugs. "Mind if I go talk to the troops while my fellow heroes have a word or two with you?"

"Not at all. Symond, Neristhyra, Amice, you may go with Lord Boomingham."

[Duvors]

Throlar goes to the stables to check on the horses.

[Flipz]

"Lady Ellaria explained the bare essentials of your plan to us, but I was a little unclear as to certain details. I wondered if it would be possible to obtain the cooperation of the Elves peaceably--and perhaps even to earn their aid against the Pongcanae. I also wonder if perhaps the mere might of our combined forces might make the Mopags think twice about trying to attack or betray us after we deal with the Pogs." Throughout the conversation, Arthur's tone remained Diplomatic.

[Brickdoctor]

Ellaria looks at the aloof dwarf.

"Let's just go, he'll follow with us if he wants to."

"All right."

You head to the warehouses.

The Party at the Warehouses:

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

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

You stand outside the warehouses, wide buildings of wood with curving walls, as the harsh morning sun is visible between the buildings.

Outside the warehouses are barrels and crates and here and there, the remains of what looks to you like some sort of personal guard hired to protect the goods once housed here.

"Which one do you want to try first?"

You recall from Lord Normorn's map that there are three warehouses.

Throlar goes to the stables to check on the horses.

The Party at the Stables:

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 return to the stables.

QM Note:

No soliders there right now, of course.

The Party under the Marketplace:

"Lady Ellaria explained the bare essentials of your plan to us, but I was a little unclear as to certain details. I wondered if it would be possible to obtain the cooperation of the Elves peaceably--and perhaps even to earn their aid against the Pongcanae. I also wonder if perhaps the mere might of our combined forces might make the Mopags think twice about trying to attack or betray us after we deal with the Pogs." Throughout the conversation, Arthur's tone remained Diplomatic.

"You underestimate the Mopag, Master Regulus. They could have overpowered all of us, except that the elves' keep is too secure, we are too well-hidden, and the Pogs are too good at sneaking around; and Warlord Kaherdin wants to go in with arrows raining in a show of force to win the confidence of the citizens. They have the manpower; they just haven't gotten the opportunity, so instead right now they're all spread out in patrols as they try to find out where the Pogs are coming from.

"As for the elves, they have never tried to defend this city, they won't grant us an audience, so we don't believe they care enough to fight alongside us. Assuming I could get my men to trust them, of course."

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen spoke gently

How long have you been in the town Sir Shawe? When you say the elves have never tried to defend the place is it perhaps because others here did not want them to move about the town armed and they withdrew to avoid unnecessary conflict with townsmen?

As for seeing them, I spoke to them yesterday and I am taking Lord Boomingham to see them after we have spoken to you. If you are willing, we would be happy to have you along and you could speak to them also.