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

[Zepher]

"Defenders of the town," says Boomingham, drawing up his body in a mighty fashion. "This is lady Nerwen, and I'm King Boomingham. We're with Heroica. I'm sure you've heard of us, most have." Boomingham's hand strays to his sword. "You were actually our welcoming party to R'kilf, believe it or not. We saw you burn some poor traveller. So, I for one am not too pleased with you, but Nerwen here seems to think that there's more to you. So, who were those folks you were with? And have you got a part of the tale of this city that's more compelling than 'we burn random folks'? If so, now would be the time to share it."

[Duvors]

"Well, that's not much help."

"Well, you won't get into trouble, but if you want to stay out of it, then do so, now if you don't mind I'm off to face the slings and arrows of bitter death, alone if need be, but I will not do nothing to aid this village in its hour of need."

[Brickdoctor]

"Defenders of the town," says Boomingham, drawing up his body in a mighty fashion. "This is lady Nerwen, and I'm King Boomingham. We're with Heroica. I'm sure you've heard of us, most have." Boomingham's hand strays to his sword. "You were actually our welcoming party to R'kilf, believe it or not. We saw you burn some poor traveller. So, I for one am not too pleased with you, but Nerwen here seems to think that there's more to you. So, who were those folks you were with? And have you got a part of the tale of this city that's more compelling than 'we burn random folks'? If so, now would be the time to share it."

"Woaahh shf shf shf — Well, King Boomingham, we do a lot more than burn travelers, and we certainly don't burn random ones, no. We only burn the ones who have Gold or precious items, and then we retire to enjoy our other...hobbies, you might say, such as the art of cooking fine men and the impressionistic style of destroying things."

"Well, you won't get into trouble, but if you want to stay out of it, then do so, now if you don't mind I'm off to face the slings and arrows of bitter death, alone if need be, but I will not do nothing to aid this village in its hour of need."

"If you're not doing anything either, I don't see how you're in a position to try to recruit me to help you do something that you don't plan to do. I'll just stay here."

[Zepher]

Boomingham smiles lightly. "Nerwen, I once more must beg your pardon." Boomingham draws Scupperer and holds it expertly in front of him, widening his stance and standing sideways, sword in front of him... attempting, at least, to present a smaller target. "For someone who speaks so elegantly, you certainly enjoy savage hobbies. While my young mage friend may wish to see if you will stop burning men, if he asked nicely, I am not so amiable. I have both gold and precious items. Would you like to try to take them off of me?"

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen's sharp eyes pick out the details of the pongcanis' face beneath the hair.

would you say you enjoy the work of Bludspurt's red on red series or are you more partial to Gorefest's ludicrous gibs?

Oh put it back away Lawrence. Can you see he is joking?

As my companion has said, we are of Heroica and have been tasked with bringing some kind of order to this town. I am happy to do so by talking, whereas my companion here is ready to skip to the hitting and killing.

So really, the choice is yours, talk or fight?

[Brickdoctor]

Boomingham smiles lightly. "While my young mage friend may wish to see if you will stop burning men, if he asked nicely, I am not so amiable. I have both gold and precious items. Would you like to try to take them off of me?"

As my companion has said, we are of Heroica and have been tasked with bringing some kind of order to this town. I am happy to do so by talking, whereas my companion here is ready to skip to the hitting and killing.

So really, the choice is yours, talk or fight?

"You think this is a joke, elf? Very well, I will turn around and count to ten and anyone is free to run away and hide. Then we fight.

"Ah... ah-ah... a-oo-ah... wyoorg..."

[Zepher]

"It seems he picked my option," says Boomingham with a wink.

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen whistled sharply, alerting the rest of the party. Then grinned wolfishly

Laugh it up fuzzball. We will see who runs and who hides at the end.

Perhaps I will try to create some art myself. I will call it pogs in pieces.

[Brickdoctor]

Laugh it up fuzzball.

QM Note:

I'll wait for Flipz to decide how he'll respond.

"...ah wyoorg... hu yourg... muwaa yourg..."

[Duvors]

"If you're not doing anything either, I don't see how you're in a position to try to recruit me to help you do something that you don't plan to do. I'll just stay here."

"Fine, do what you want, I'll do what I must."

Throlar Leaves the inn and goes off to the rest of the party.

[Wedge09]

QM Note:

Oh, on that note, Wedge, here's a Party Leader tip: This is why the healers usually go last.

Oh, damd I have to think about this

Alexander attacks the Pongcanis Spearman from the back row.

"Ahvialy, it's better if you do nothing for this round."

Ahvialyn does nothing in the back row.

Battle Order:

Sir Abarlomi

Alexander

Ahvialyn

Ellaria

[Flipz]

Arthur hears the scattering of the humans' feet and knows the time for diplomacy is over. "With me," he says to the Elves and the blue-clad Knight.

He turns the corner just in time to hear Boomingham's remark. "The Paladin is right. I'll give you one simple chance to change."

The Mystic Knight's face contorts with rage and disgust, a black pit of despair and hatred that would frighten any mortal being. "Run." Without waiting for an answer, he unsheaths Ammit and leads the charge into battle.

[Brickdoctor]

Round Two of the Skirmish near the Warehouses:

Sir Abârlômi vs. Unarmed Pongcanis Warrior — Furious Hit (21+8+2=31 Damage; Knock Out; no longer has to target Unarmed Pongcanis Warrior)

>Alexander Vandagant vs. Pongcanis Spearman — Critical Hit ((((7*2)+15)*2)-10=48 Darkness-elemental Damage dealt)

>Ahvialyn does nothing.

Ellaria Arbour vs. Pongcanis Swordsman — Critical Hit Hit ((((22+10+3)*2)*2)-5=135 Fire- Lightning-elemental Damage)

Sir Abârlômi keeps slashing at the unarmed warrior, eventually bringing him down. Alexander, one more arrow on-target from you drops the spearman, and, with Ahvialyn looking on, Ellaria, you kill the swordsman with a blow to the head and a shower of sparks and flames.

You are victorious! The enemies drop 120 Gold, 2 Potions, and 2 Remedies. Everyone gains XP, and Ellaria is no longer Lucky or Encouraged.

The Party at the Warehouses:

Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09)

99 year-old male elven Hunter

*Acting Party Leader*

Level 15.5

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:

100

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), Standard-Issue Saber (WP: 5; longsword)

•

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), Big Apple

•

Bedroll, Shovel

Ellaria Arbour (Sandy)

22 year-old female human Druid

Level 22.67

*Invisible*

*Immune to

Sealed

*

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:

33/34

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

Gold:

28

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), Pongcanis Spear (WP: 7), Standard-Issue Saber (WP: 5; longsword)

•

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), 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 17.5

Power:

37

(Level 17 + WP: 20 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

11/23

(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

Sir Abârlômi (NPC)

Male human Berserker

*Immune to

Weakened

*

Level 20.33

Power:

31

(Level 21 + WP: 8 +

Power Bonus:

2)

Health:

39/39

(Base HP: 10 + Level bonus: 19 + Class bonus: 10)

Defense:

7

(SP: 7)

Gold:

25

Equipment:

Longsword (WP: 8), Shield of Patuqun (SP: 7), Pugilist’s Gloves (Power +2; immune to

Weakened

; handwear)

Inventory:

Grand Potion

•

Bedroll

Party Leader, divide the loot:

120 Gold

Potions

(2) —

Restores 10 health to the target.

Remedies

(2) —

Removes all negative effects from the target.

[Brickdoctor]

"...ah muwaa yourg... a-oo-mu... aohwawh — good, none of you are cowards. We fight!"

The Enemies:

Pongcanis Leader

Humanoid Beast

*Immune to

Weakened

and

Fragile

*

Level:

30

Health:

120/120

Defense:

10

Special I:

Swig of Mead

— The Pongcanis Leader consumes one of the Meads from his Drops, making himself Encouraged.

Special II:

Flogging

— The Pongcanis Leader lashes out with his whip, dealing 1-9 strikes of 15 Damage each. The target is Bound for the next Round. Used if the Pongcanis Leader is already Encouraged.

Drops: Pongcanis Whip, Meads (5)

Pongcanis Swordsman A

Humanoid Beast

Level:

20

Health:

80/80

Defense:

5

Special:

Cry for Help

— The Pongcanis Swordsman lets loose a high-pitched roaring growl for help. Another Pongcanis Swordsman will join the battle after 5 Rounds. If the heroes can end the battle before then, they will get to face the summoned swordsmen in another battle, gaining the opportunity to gain XP and prepare themselves.

Drops: 25 Gold

Pongcanis Swordsman B

Humanoid Beast

Level:

20

Health:

80/80

Defense:

5

Special:

Cry for Help

— The Pongcanis Swordsman lets loose a high-pitched roaring growl for help. Another Pongcanis Swordsman will join the battle after 5 Rounds. If the heroes can end the battle before then, they will get to face the summoned swordsmen in another battle, gaining the opportunity to gain XP and prepare themselves.

Drops: 25 Gold

Pongcanis Spearman

Humanoid Beast

Level:

25

Health:

75/75

Defense:

10

Special:

Spear Thrust

— The Pongcanis Spearman lunges forwards and rams his spear at the target, dealing the Knockback-effect and forcing the target to the Back Row for the next Round.

Passive Special:

Free Healing

- The Pongcanis Spearman, if untargeted and either inflicted with a negative effect or below maximum HP, will use his Free Hit to use the appropriate consumable from his Drops; negative effects taking precedence over lost HP.

Drops: Potions (2), Remedies (2)

Pongcanis Crossbowman

Humanoid Beast

*Back Row*

Level:

15

Health:

75/75

Defense:

1

Special:

Careful Aim

— The Pongcanis Crossbowman carefully lines up his shot and will pierce SP the next time he deals Damage.

Passive Special:

Ranged

— Being a ranged enemy, the Pongcanis Crossbowman stands in the Back Row, taking halved Damage from melee attacks and ignoring Row when dealing Damage.

Drops: 25 Gold

The Party at the Eastern Area:

Nerwen Calmcacil (Chromeknight)

262 year-old female elven Shaman

Level 20.67

*Restoration*

*May read a scroll in addition to performing an action* *Immune to

Sealed

* *Party Leader*

Power:

35

(Level 20 + WP: 15 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Defense:

3

(SP: 3)

Health:

37/37

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

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), Barbarian’s Boots (Restoration; footwear), Lens of Speed Reading (Allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action; suitable for scroll users; accessory)

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),

•

White Cloak (Max HP +3; backwear), Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing; accessory), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; Immune to

Water

; 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:

41/41

(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

Elerylian (controlled by Flipz)

Male elven Knight

Level 14

Power:

19

(Level 14 + WP: 5 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

23/23

(Base HP: 10 + Level bonus: 13)

Defense:

5

(SP: 5)

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Elven Longsword (WP: 5), Elven Shield (SP: 5)

Inventory:

Potions (2)

Saeavel (controlled by Chromeknight)

Female elven Rogue

Level 14

Power:

19

(Level 14 + WP: 5 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

20/20

(Base HP: 7 + Level bonus: 13)

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Elven Longsword (WP: 5)

Inventory:

Potions (2)

Sir Kadarphazân (controlled by Zepher)

Male human Paragon

*Immune to

Fragile

and

Ice

*

Level 51

Power:

68

(Level 51 + WP: 12 + Class bonus: 5 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

85/85

(Base HP: 10 + Level bonus: 50 + Class bonus: 25)

Defense:

13

(SP: 8 + SP: 5)

Gold:

50

Equipment:

Longsword (WP: 12), Shield of the Patuqun Prince (SP: 8; immune to

Fragile

and

Ice

), Plate Mail (SP: 5)

Inventory:

Elixirs (3), Phoenix Essence, Smoke Bomb

•

Bedroll

Party Leader, choose the order of actions.

All combatants, choose your targets and the Row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, move, heal, cast a magic spell, use an item instead of attacking, or attempt something else outside the box.

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

[Flipz]

OOC: Arthur slept in the Inn, so I have no idea why his Health still hasn't regenerated.

"I've got the crossbowman. If you could make him Fragile, Lady Nerwen, that would be great."

Arthur casts Darkness through Sir Roderick's Sword at the Pongcanis Crossbowman from the Back Row.

OOC: I actually forgot how to submit battle actions. Also, if I roll Enchantment, I'd prefer it to go to my shield, thanks.

[Brickdoctor]

OOC: Arthur slept in the Inn, so I have no idea why his Health still hasn't regenerated.

OOC: I actually forgot how to submit battle actions. Also, if I roll Enchantment, I'd prefer it to go to my shield, thanks.

QM Note:

Fixed, and noted, thanks.

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen looked around to see Arthur and the others run up.

Sir Kadarphazân, as a paragon, I am sure you use your initiative to hold them off whilst we use an item if we need to.

Does anyone feel unready for the battle?

Also, I understand that Sir Kadarphazân occasionally calls a truce in the middle of the battle. Do no be surprised if your target takes a break.

I will organise our order of battle after more people have spoken up.

Nerwen is not carrying the handbag, she is not immune to water (not that it matters any in this battle).

who has control of the NPCs? I know some QMs retain control, others hand them over. if the latter. Zepher has control of Sir Kadarphazân and Chromeknight has control of the elves

also, for the purposes of Nerwen's special guard is the spearpog's special equivalent to the afraid effect (except wtih a 1 round counter) or is it not an effect?

Edited September 18, 2013 by Chromeknight

[Brickdoctor]

QM Note:

Actually, Kadarphazân as a Paragon has Initiative, which will let each of you use a consumable for free at the beginning of each battle.

Ah, I forgot to assign control. I've been assigning control and Party Leader if necessary at the beginnings of battles and taking it away at the ends since the party members can split up as much and as often as they like. Your setup makes sense; I'll fix that.

...and fixed, though I gave control of Elerylian to Flipz to even things out. You had more interaction with Saeavel so, between the two elven NPCs, you got control over her.

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen notes the elven rogue moving beside her as the knight steps smoothly in front of the darkness channelling Sorcerer.

Since there are six of us and only five of them, perhaps you two elves should take a target together. I suggest one of those swordspogs.

Post above edited to include trait names and to ask another question.

[Brickdoctor]

QM Note:

It has the same effect, but I don't want to call it the Afraid-effect since it's based on a physical change and not a psychological one — I am, however, fine with going back to using the Knockback-effect term, so, yes, Special Guard would protect you. I'll edit the Special to reflect this.

Just to make sure we're all on the same page, Initiative takes place at the beginning of the battle, not in the first Round, so if you plan to use a consumable, you should submit both that action and your Round One action(s).

[Zepher]

"I can handle two of them if you let me act first," says Boomingham with a solid grin. "Kadarphazân, let's see if you and I can't cut their Leader down to size. Follow my lead." Boomingham steps forward and takes a swing.

OoC: You can leave one of the Swordsmen untargetted for me to counterstrike, Chromeknight; its more efficient that way.

[Flipz]

"Lady Nerwen, if you put Lord Boomingham first in the Order and myself second, we could counter both of the swordsmen (though if we go with that plan, I'd appreciate if you could make the Spearman Fragile instead of the Crossbowman). To that end, Master Elerylian, you and your fellow compatriot ought to strike the Spearman from the Back Row--though if Lady Nerwen chooses not to put me first or second in the order, you should instead take Swordsman B from the Back Row."

"For Triad!" he roars.

Edited September 18, 2013 by Flipz

[Chromeknight]

Of course Lord Boomingham. I should have remembered. Sir Cronk also favored turning enemies attacks back upon themselves.

And yes, Arthur, that plan is sensible.

Nerwen's fingers flicked quickly in the direction of the Elven rogue.

Saeavel nodded as she saw the signs for spear-enemy, stay back and elf-blade.

Battle order

Boomingham - leader, scupperer

>Arthur - crossbow, darkness(rodrick's sword)(enchant shield)

Kadarphazân - leader, longsword

>Nerwen - spearman, fragile scroll

>Elerylian - spearman, Elven blade

>Saeavel - spearman, Elven blade

Nerwen - spearman, magical staff

Free hits

Swordsman A - Boomingham

Swordsman B - Arthur

[Brickdoctor]

QM Note:

Wow, unlucky Round.

Results of Round One of the Battle with the Pongcanis Raiders:

Lord Lawrence Boomingham vs. Pongcanis Leader — Special Damage (Swig of Mead; Pongcanis Leader Encouraged)

>Arthur Justus Regulus VII vs. >Pongcanis Crossbowman — Deflected Damage (1; Damage is deflected)

Sir Kadarphazân vs. Pongcanis Leader — Truce (No attacks for the remainder of the Round)

>Nerwen Calmcacil uses Scroll of Frailty on Pongcanis Spearman — Failure (-1 Ether)

>Elerylian vs. Pongcanis Spearman — Critical Hit (No effect; Truce)

>Saeavel vs. Pongcanis Spearman — Special Damage (No effect; Truce)

Nerwen Calmcacil vs. Pongcanis Spearman — Critical Hit (No effect; Truce)

Pongcanis Swordsman A — Free Hit against Lord Lawrence Boomingham (No effect; Truce)

Pongcanis Swordsman B — Free Hit against >Arthur Justus Regulus VII (No effect; Truce)

The Pongcanis Leader anticipates your attack, Boomingham, and he quickly steps aside while casually taking a drink. Arthur, the Pongcanis Crossbowman fires a quarrel right at your head, but you bring your shield up in time at the right angle to deflect it harmlessly away. Sir Kadarphazân, seeing your initial lack of success, calls a truce to give you time to regroup.

The battle continues.

The Enemies:

Pongcanis Leader

Humanoid Beast

*Immune to

Weakened

and

Fragile

*

*Encouraged*

Level:

30

Health:

120/120

Defense:

10

Special I:

Swig of Mead

— The Pongcanis Leader consumes one of the Meads from his Drops, making himself Encouraged.

Special II:

Flogging

— The Pongcanis Leader lashes out with his whip, dealing 1-9 strikes of 15 Damage each. The target is Bound for the next Round. Used if the Pongcanis Leader is already Encouraged.

Drops: Pongcanis Whip, Meads (4)

Pongcanis Swordsman A

Humanoid Beast

Level:

20

Health:

80/80

Defense:

5

Special:

Cry for Help

— The Pongcanis Swordsman lets loose a high-pitched roaring growl for help. Another Pongcanis Swordsman will join the battle after 5 Rounds. If the heroes can end the battle before then, they will get to face the summoned swordsmen in another battle, gaining the opportunity to gain XP and prepare themselves.

Drops: 25 Gold

Pongcanis Swordsman B

Humanoid Beast

Level:

20

Health:

80/80

Defense:

5

Special:

Cry for Help

— The Pongcanis Swordsman lets loose a high-pitched roaring growl for help. Another Pongcanis Swordsman will join the battle after 5 Rounds. If the heroes can end the battle before then, they will get to face the summoned swordsmen in another battle, gaining the opportunity to gain XP and prepare themselves.

Drops: 25 Gold

Pongcanis Spearman

Humanoid Beast

Level:

25

Health:

75/75

Defense:

10

Special:

Spear Thrust

— The Pongcanis Spearman lunges forwards and rams his spear at the target, dealing the Knockback-effect and forcing the target to the Back Row for the next Round.

Passive Special:

Free Healing

- The Pongcanis Spearman, if untargeted and either inflicted with a negative effect or below maximum HP, will use his Free Hit to use the appropriate consumable from his Drops; negative effects taking precedence over lost HP.

Drops: Potions (2), Remedies (2)

Pongcanis Crossbowman

Humanoid Beast

*Back Row*

Level:

15

Health:

75/75

Defense:

1

Special:

Careful Aim

— The Pongcanis Crossbowman carefully lines up his shot and will pierce SP the next time he deals Damage.

Passive Special:

Ranged

— Being a ranged enemy, the Pongcanis Crossbowman stands in the Back Row, taking halved Damage from melee attacks and ignoring Row when dealing Damage.

Drops: 25 Gold

The Party at the Eastern Area:

Nerwen Calmcacil (Chromeknight)

262 year-old female elven Shaman

Level 20.67

*Restoration*

*May read a scroll in addition to performing an action* *Immune to

Sealed

* *Party Leader*

Power:

35

(Level 20 + WP: 15 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Defense:

3

(SP: 3)

Health:

37/37

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

Ether:

29/30

(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), Barbarian’s Boots (Restoration; footwear), Lens of Speed Reading (Allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action; suitable for scroll users; accessory)

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),

•

White Cloak (Max HP +3; backwear), Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing; accessory), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; Immune to

Water

; 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:

41/41

(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

Elerylian (controlled by Flipz)

Male elven Knight

Level 14

Power:

19

(Level 14 + WP: 5 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

23/23

(Base HP: 10 + Level bonus: 13)

Defense:

5

(SP: 5)

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Elven Longsword (WP: 5), Elven Shield (SP: 5)

Inventory:

Potions (2)

Saeavel (controlled by Chromeknight)

Female elven Rogue

Level 14

Power:

19

(Level 14 + WP: 5 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

20/20

(Base HP: 7 + Level bonus: 13)

Defense:

0

Gold:

0

Equipment:

Elven Longsword (WP: 5)

Inventory:

Potions (2)

Sir Kadarphazân (controlled by Zepher)

Male human Paragon

*Immune to

Fragile

and

Ice

*

Level 51

Power:

68

(Level 51 + WP: 12 + Class bonus: 5 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

85/85

(Base HP: 10 + Level bonus: 50 + Class bonus: 25)

Defense:

13

(SP: 8 + SP: 5)

Gold:

50

Equipment:

Longsword (WP: 12), Shield of the Patuqun Prince (SP: 8; immune to

Fragile

and

Ice

), Plate Mail (SP: 5)

Inventory:

Elixirs (3), Phoenix Essence, Smoke Bomb

•

Bedroll

Party Leader, choose the order of actions.

All combatants, choose your targets and the Row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, move, heal, cast a magic spell, use an item instead of attacking, or attempt something else outside the box.

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

[Flipz]

OOC: For future reference, the Scroll action has to border the ordinary action. Also, I think our Paragon (sorry, Doc, I just can't spell his name ) should go at the end of the Order, just to make sure we don't shoot ourselves in the foot again.

"Again!" Eleryian also repeats.

Edited September 18, 2013 by Flipz