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

[Duvors]

"Got'ya! Terru tan valmar!"

Throlar attacks from the first row with his mace.

Edited August 2, 2013 by Lord Duvors

[Brickdoctor]

Results of Round Four of the Brawl in the Dragon's Head:

Throlar Wineghilm vs Baelanith - Sentinel (Party is immune to Damage next Round.)

You engage in a staring contest with Baelanith.

The Enemies:

Baelanith

Humanoid

Level:

5

4

Health:

11/12

Defense:

1

Special I:

Elven Harming

- Baelanith's elven reflexes and precision allow him to find a weak spot in the target's defenses, and he deals 10 Damage.

Special II:

Elven Healing

- Baelanith's elementary knowledge of elven healing techniques allows him to restore 5 HP to himself.

Drops: Elven Sword

Note: Specials alternate. Baelanith's broken fingers decrease his current HP and his ability to wield a sword effectively. If healed to full HP, his Level will increase back to 5.

The Party:

Throlar Wineghilm (Lord Duvors)

134 year-old male dwarven Knight

*Sentinel*

Level 1

Power:

4

(Level 1 + WP: 3 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

10

(Base HP: 10)

Defense:

2

(SP: 2)

Gold:

7

Equipment:

Mace and Chain (WP: 3;

Poisoned

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

Inventory:

Potion

•

Bedroll

QM Note:

As the situation has not changed, I will autoroll.

Results of Round Five of the Brawl in the Dragon's Head:

Throlar Wineghilm vs Baelanith - Special Damage (Elven Harming; no effect)

Baelanith moves quickly, closing the distance between you two and slashing at a weak point in your armor, but in your defensive position you just manage to get your shield up in time and redirect his strike harmlessly to the side.

The Enemies:

Baelanith

Humanoid

Level:

5

4

Health:

11/12

Defense:

1

Special I:

Elven Harming

- Baelanith's elven reflexes and precision allow him to find a weak spot in the target's defenses, and he deals 10 Damage.

Special II:

Elven Healing

- Baelanith's elementary knowledge of elven healing techniques allows him to restore 5 HP to himself.

Drops: Elven Sword

Note: Specials alternate. Baelanith's broken fingers decrease his current HP and his ability to wield a sword effectively. If healed to full HP, his Level will increase back to 5.

The Party:

Throlar Wineghilm (Lord Duvors)

134 year-old male dwarven Knight

Level 1

Power:

4

(Level 1 + WP: 3 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

10

(Base HP: 10)

Defense:

2

(SP: 2)

Gold:

7

Equipment:

Mace and Chain (WP: 3;

Poisoned

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

Inventory:

Potion

•

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.

[Chromeknight]

Ellaria is not the only one in the room to gasp in horror as the dwarf and the elf begin their brawl. She looks at their party leader beggingly.

"Nerwen, please make him stop!" she yells, referring to Thraelar. "He's only making things worse!"

Nerwen looks at the combatants. Throlar did not seem to be out of his depth.

She replied calmly to Ellaria

I understand your fear. But our ambassador needs to fight his own battles, and he is not overmatched. But I will watch carefully in case of interference by others.

[Sandy]

I understand your fear. But our ambassador needs to fight his own battles, and he is not overmatched. But I will watch carefully in case of interference by others.

Ellaria is shocked and confused at Nerwen's passive stance on the matter.

"But... shouldn't we be diplomatic towards all the factions until we find out which one of them is worthy of ruling this town? How can we ever convince the Brobric elves of our good intentions if we let this happen?"

Ellaria shakes her head, and wishes that the hot-headed dwarf had never been invited into the party to begin with.

[Zepher]

Boomingham leans over to Ellaria easily, his massive weight shifting slowly and surely. "If you wish to intervene and win the elf's good graces, I'm certain no one would stop you. The dwarf acted of his own accord, so his punishment may be that we too act of our own accord. He'll be getting a stern talking to either way once all is said and done. And if he looks likely to kill the elf, or the other way around..." Boomingham shrugs. "I may take action myself."

[Sandy]

Boomingham leans over to Ellaria easily, his massive weight shifting slowly and surely. "If you wish to intervene and win the elf's good graces, I'm certain no one would stop you. The dwarf acted of his own accord, so his punishment may be that we too act of our own accord. He'll be getting a stern talking to either way once all is said and done. And if he looks likely to kill the elf, or the other way around..." Boomingham shrugs. "I may take action myself."

"But should we just stand by and watch? What if Nerwen and I rush to the Hall of R'kilf to meet up with this Lady Calaryl before news of this incident reaches her. We should be truthful to her, saying that one of us has betrayed our cause and attacked one of her men. Then maybe she will show understanding. Nerwen, what do you say?"

[Zepher]

"I advise you to do what you think is the best course of action, my dear. Lead by example," Boomingham says with a kind smile. He sips on his tea and turns back to the bearded knight. "Would this warehouse of your's be accepting visitors? I've been told to make friendly with those who are occupying the town, and one way or another that seems to include you lot."

[Sandy]

"I advise you to do what you think is the best course of action, my dear. Lead by example,"

Ellaria blushes again, but not out shame this time. She's feeling pretty ticked off right about now.

"But I'm not the party leader! What are we, a bunch of headless chicken running around doing whatever we want to? No! We were hired for a mission, and we should work together to fulfill it! Dammit!"

She slaps her hand over her mouth as soon as she realizes what she has said. She then stares at Lawrence in bewilderment.

[Flipz]

"The elves think they rule this village, uurrrrr'- ur-ur'-. They conquered it, they view it as their mission to maintain control of it even after their lord's death.

"It would not be wise to draw attention to yourself in this village."

"Fair 'nough. So, how are they doing? The elves, I mean, with rulin' the village and all. If it came down to it, are they good enough for this place, or would things be better with someone else in charge?"

Arthur glances toward the door, attempting to judge the general time (i.e. midday, dusk, etc.) by the color and angle of the light.

[Zepher]

Boomingham himself looks a little abashed. "You're right, Ellaria. I spoke out of turn. Nerwen makes the final calls. It's just that, sometimes, when certain party members get hot headed," Boomingham points at the dwarf and then jerks his thumb stealthily over his shoulder at Arthur, "you need to be ready to act on your own. But as long as we have Nerwen, you're right. She makes the calls, and I'm out of line. All this damned herbal tea is making me crazy, I need some mead in my system." He laughs heartily.

[Brickdoctor]

He sips on his tea and turns back to the bearded knight. [/i] "Would this warehouse of your's be accepting visitors? I've been told to make friendly with those who are occupying the town, and one way or another that seems to include you lot."

Sir Bur'dazgar gives a deep chuckle in response to your question.

"Heh, we get visitors whether we want them or not! But I'm not sure when my captain will return from his meetings, and the rest of us are actually spread throughout the city checking out the situation here. I'm sure you'll encounter them if you look around."

"Fair 'nough. So, how are they doing? The elves, I mean, with rulin' the village and all. If it came down to it, are they good enough for this place, or would things be better with someone else in charge?"

"The elves need to take responsibility for the city they claim to rule. They are too proud of their -urrr'- supposed infallibility."

Arthur glances toward the door, attempting to judge the general time (i.e. midday, dusk, etc.) by the color and angle of the light.

You figure that it will soon be noon.

[Zepher]

"Well, perhaps I'll see you around, then. Knights of Patuqun." Boomingham nods thoughtfully, then draws both of his swords and steps into the center of the brawl between the elf and dwarf, holding one sword up on either side. He quickly heals the elf's hand. "I apologize for my squire, sir elf. He has yet to learn restraint and manners. I will be sure to discipline him if you'd be so kind as to stand down." Boomingham looks over at the dwarf as well. "Have you forgotten that we're on a diplomatic mission, ambassador?" he hisses with fierce eyes and a fiercer grin.

[Duvors]

"Well, perhaps I'll see you around, then. Knights of Patuqun." Boomingham nods thoughtfully, then draws both of his swords and steps into the center of the brawl between the elf and dwarf, holding one sword up on either side. He quickly heals the elf's hand. "I apologize for my squire, sir elf. He has yet to learn restraint and manners. I will be sure to discipline him if you'd be so kind as to stand down." Boomingham looks over at the dwarf as well. "Have you forgotten that we're on a diplomatic mission, ambassador?" he hisses with fierce eyes and a fiercer grin.

"Stay out of this, this creep has insulted my people and I'm not going to stand down until he does."

So saying Throlar attacked Belanith from the back row with his mace,

"And I'm not your squire you idiot, don't lie in any misguided attempt to end a duel of honor!"

Edited August 3, 2013 by Lord Duvors

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen steps behind Boomingham and takes the collar if his robes.

Heedless of the fact that he has two swords drawn and with a strength surprising for one of such a slight build, Nerwen pulls Boomingham backwards away from the fighters.

I said that I would prevent anyone from interfering and that includes you Lawrence.

I do hope that your healing has not made it harder for him.

Speaking in a lower voice to Ellaria and Boomingham she said,

I do not like this either, but the Naugrim is rash and untried, despite his age and life. He is also proud and, as you yourself know Sir Paladin, derives strength from his pride. I would not take that from him but rather have him learn humility as he grows in experience as a hero.

She sighs lightly

Your fears are likely well founded Ellaria, this conflict could endanger our relations with Lady Caladryl. But I suspect that things would be difficult anyway, everyone says that they are haughty and aloof.

Also,If Throlar is beaten or requires our help to beat this barfly it weakens our position, demonstrating our party's lack of prowess.

For those reasons I let the fight continue, even though I dislike it. I apologise for not speaking earlier, Ellaria, and clarifying both my misgivings and my acceptance of this.

Edited August 3, 2013 by Chromeknight

[Zepher]

"I understand the need for his growth, Nerwen. I'm afraid if he goes unchecked, he'll grow powerful and reckless. The weak and reckless are foolish, the powerful and reckless are dangerous." Boomingham chews on his cheek. "I'll defer to your judgement in this case, but also make no secret of my disagreement. I'd prefer to be on good terms with the elves than have him learn very little." Boomingham turns a critical eye on Nerwen, but then gives a barking laugh. "I suppose I wasn't going to give the city to them anyway. Looks like I've made it a little harder on the kid, though." He shrugs. "Perhaps you will allow Ellaria and I to go talk to this Lady and apologize for our ambassador's rashness. I think we've both finished our teas and other business."

[Sandy]

"Perhaps you will allow Ellaria and I to go talk to this Lady and apologize for our ambassador's rashness. I think we've both finished our teas and other business."

Ellaria grabs Boomingham by the arm.

"Yes, let us go. I don't bear to watch this charade go on any longer."

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen raises a hand.

You are right, we will cover more ground here if we go our seperate ways. I know you are friends and wish to work together, but I have a different suggestion.

Lawrence, you are a strong shield, but if you run into trouble you will benefit from a skilled hand at your side. Take Alexander with you, his bow will do well. You are disreputable enough that you should be able to find the so called resistance without too much difficulty.

Ellaria, by that I do not mean that you are unskilled, but that your talents, like Lord Boomingham lean towards the defensive rather than offensive. If you would take Arthur and Avialyn and go to the elves. And do not worry about this conflict. I suspect that Baelanith is not important in the scheme of things. I am not asking you to lie, but I think you need not mention this unless they bring it up.

I will wait for the hard headed dwarf and then we shall see the Warlord. Do not fret Lawrence, I will let him know what I think about engaging in barroom brawls.

Does this plan suit you? I think it provides each group with a selection of abilities. And if any group runs into overwhelming trouble, they can send up a flare and hold out for help.

Speaking to Throlar she said,

Ambassador. If you are going to attack, at least be bold in your actions!

Edited August 4, 2013 by Chromeknight

[Wedge09]

Alexander remains on the sidelines, leaving to the more experienced heroes the controll of the situation. When Nerwen begins to speak, Alexander listen carefully to the proposed plan and then he speaks "I'm ready to go with Master Boomingham in search of the resistance movement."

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen nods a small nod in thanks.

Apologies Alexander. I did not mean to leave you out of the conversation. I simply thought your attention was elsewhere.

[Wedge09]

"There is no problem, really." says smiling the elven archer to Nerwen "Sometimes I prefer to say nothing than saying something useless."

[Sandy]

Ellaria, by that I do not mean that you are unskilled, but that your talents, like Lord Boomingham lean towards the defensive rather than offensive. If you would take Arthur and Avialyn and go to the elves. And do not worry about this conflict. I suspect that Baelanith is not important in the scheme of things. I am not asking you to lie, but I think you need not mention this unless they bring it up.

Although she is disappointed by having to separate herself from Boomingham, Ellaria nods and calls Arthur and Avialyn by her side.

"Very well. With Avialyn, we will have at least one elf with us. From what I've gathered, you prefer the company of your own kind."

She then left the tavern and headed towards the Meeting Hall, hoping that the other two would follow her lead.

[Flipz]

"The elves need to take responsibility for the city they claim to rule. They are too proud of their -urrr'- supposed infallibility."

You figure that it will soon be noon.

"Well, in that case, maybe I should go give them a visit. I've been told I have quite the Diplomatic touch." Spotting Ellaria's subtle signal, Arthur passes 10 Gold and diplomatically extends a hand to the figure. "The name's Regulus, friend. If you hear of any opportunities that might be helpful to someone like me, let me know. If I had your name, I'd be happy to return the favor." Arthur waits for both the man's response and for Ellaria and Avialyn to be completely out of sight of the bar patrons for at least two minutes before following them.

Edited August 4, 2013 by Flipz

[Duvors]

(OCC:Brickdoctor, when are you going to do the next round? I've already posted my attack.)

[Brickdoctor]

QM Note:

How to interpret this... you can't affect those in a battle without being in the battle, and you can't leave a battle without Fleeing or using a Smoke Bomb, and you're not Hastened so you can't do stuff in the battle once you enter it this Round, so...

"The glorious elves do not require the assistance of a human! You would be wise to listen to your companion, or I will deal with you after I have dealt with this impudent dwarf."

Results of Round Six of the Brawl in the Dragon's Head:

>Throlar Wineghilm vs Baelanith - Special Damage (Elven Healing; +5 HP to Baelanith)

Lord Lawrence Boomingham enters the battle

Nerwen Calmcacil enters the battle

As Lawrence and Nerwen try to get between you and Lord Baelanith, the elf steps back from you and heals himself, his hand growing stronger as he grips his sword.

The Enemies:

Baelanith

Humanoid

Level:

5

Health:

12/12

Defense:

1

Special I:

Elven Harming

- Baelanith's elven reflexes and precision allow him to find a weak spot in the target's defenses, and he deals 10 Damage.

Special II:

Elven Healing

- Baelanith's elementary knowledge of elven healing techniques allows him to restore 5 HP to himself.

Drops: Elven Sword

Note: Specials alternate. Baelanith's broken fingers decrease his current HP and his ability to wield a sword effectively. If healed to full HP, his Level will increase back to 5.

The Heroes Assisting the Enemies:

Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher)

46 year-old male human Paladin

Level 26.33

*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

The Party:

Nerwen Calmcacil (Chromeknight)

262 year-old female elven Shaman

Level 20.5

*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,

Throlar Wineghilm (Lord Duvors)

134 year-old male dwarven Knight

Level 1

Power:

4

(Level 1 + WP: 3 +

Power Bonus:

0)

Health:

10

(Base HP: 10)

Defense:

2

(SP: 2)

Gold:

7

Equipment:

Mace and Chain (WP: 3;

Poisoned

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

Inventory:

Potion

•

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.

QM Note:

Lord Duvors, I don't know if you've read some of my other posts, but technical difficulties leave me with little internet access outside of mobile devices. I needed to add stats to this Round of the battle, which I couldn't do from a phone.

"Well, in that case, maybe I should go give them a visit. I've been told I have quite the Diplomatic touch." Spotting Ellaria's subtle signal, Arthur passes 10 Gold and diplomatically extends a hand to the figure. "The name's Regulus, friend. If you hear of any opportunities that might be helpful to someone like me, let me know. If I had your name, I'd be happy to return the favor." Arthur waits for both the man's response and for Ellaria and Avialyn to be completely out of sight of the bar patrons for at least two minutes before following them.

"Urrr'-! I am known in this language as 'A-Turburtus'. I will remember that, Regulus."

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:

10

(SP: 5 + SP: 5)

Gold:

454

(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: 5), 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

[Duvors]

Throlar attacks Lord Belanith from the back row with his mace.