Heroica RPG - Quest#93: School's Out

[Sandy]

"Pepe, do any of those keys hanging from your belt unlock the door to the archives?"

Erik also tries to take the torches off the walls, just in case.

Janitor nods his head.

"Yes, I have the keys to every room in the... Wait! The archive key is missing! Somebody has stolen it from me! Hmm... That grumpkin girl did chat with me for peculiarly long this morning..."

After getting his response, Erik reaches for the torches on the walls. He then hears a cough behind him.

"What are you thinking of doing with those, Monsignor Tyrvarr? You do know they are school property, don't you?"

"We can assume that area beyond the Planetarium is the Auditorium? I don't see why not. I'd appreciate if one of us didn't go in, however, seeing as how... um... the janitor is shaking. Can we get a name so we don't call you "the janitor"? That seems a little rude."

"Yeah, you can reach the foyer of the Auditorium either through the Planetarium or the Library."

"I am Pepe Stunkent, at your service, Miss!"

As she speaks, Karie notices the skeleton standing in the corner.

"Um... you're not a demon, are you?"

"No, sólo un Escultor Interdimensional de Huesos Abandonados. Señor Calacas is my name, and bonecrafting is my game."

[Myrddyn]

Janitor nods his head.

"Yes, I have the keys to every room in the... Wait! The archive key is missing! Somebody has stolen it from me! Hmm... That grumpkin girl did chat with me for peculiarly long this morning..."

After getting his response, Erik reaches for the torches on the walls. He then hears a cough behind him.

"What are you thinking of doing with those, Monsignor Tyrvarr? You do know they are school property, don't you?"

Erik sighs. He idly picks up his Peacekeepers Totem. "Well... If we need to find this Grumpkin girl before we can rescue the kids in the Archives... Then we'll need to go get her from the demonic dark corridor, and torches might be handy there. They didn't do much before, but every little bit counts, hey?" Erik says Diplomatically. "If it would help, you can carry the torches, as an official member of the school staff, and we can put them back later."

Edited June 7, 2014 by Myrddyn

[Sandy]

Erik sighs. He idly picks up his Peacekeepers Totem. "Well... If we need to find this Grumpkin girl before we can rescue the kids in the Archives... Then we'll need to go get her from the demonic dark corridor, and torches might be handy there. They didn't do much before, but every little bit counts, hey?" Erik says Diplomatically. "If it would help, you can carry the torches, as an official member of the school staff, and we can put them back later."

"Oh! I think the grumpkin girl is one of the students in the Archive. You can't get in there without a key, you see? There's another key at the Faculty Office, though."

Syrio raises an eyebrow at Erik, but condones to his suggestion.

"Bene, if you really think they will be useful..."

Erik gathers the two torches.

Party at the Entrance Hall:

Erik Tyrvarr

(Myrddyn)

19 years old male human Shaman

Level 21

*Immune to

Fragile

*

*Restoration* *Diplomacy*

Power:

34

(21+13)

Defense:

4

Health:

42/42

(8+20+9+5)

Ether:

7/22

(1+20+1)

Gold:

35

Equipment:

Voltedge (WP: 13,

Lightning

-elemental; greatsword/longsword),

Lighter Armor (SP:4, immune to

fragile

-effect; bodywear),

Barbarian's Boots (Natural Respite>Restoration; footwear)

,

Peacekeeper's Totem (Grants the "Diplomacy"-job trait; suitable to Erik only; accessory)

Inventory:

Twin Axe (WP:5,

Darkness

-elemental dual strike-axe),

Nocturne Flute (WP:6, causes asleep-effect, instrument),

Chair (WP:4, club), 3

Torches (WP:2,

fire

-elemental, breaks after one use, suitable to all),

Talisman of Enlightenment (Protects from hexed-effect; accessory)

, 4 Tonics, Ether Core, Remedy, Grand Elixir (Restores full health and ether to target and remedies all negative effects), Nostrum, Venom

Karie Alderflask

(Kintobor)

22 years old female human Witch

*Party Second-in-Command*

Level 24

*

Poisonous

Attacks*

*Nimble*

*Immune to Hexed*

Power:

35

(24+11)

Defense

: 2

Health:

40/40

(7+23+8+2)

Ether:

21/30

(1+23+4+2)

Gold:

644

Equipment:

Oculoid Palm (WP: 11, successful hits lowers the target's level by 1; coils around the user's arm and mimics a tattoo outside of battle; whip),

Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Catsuit (Wearer becomes nimble and has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear), Paper Doll (immunity to hexed; accessory)

Inventory:

Spring Staff (WP:12, healing someone else through this staff also heals the user by the same amount;

water

-elemental staff),

Sexy (WP: 8, disregards SP; longsword), Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3),

Rusty Dagger (WP:2; deals Poisoned by 10 effect, breaks after 3 hits), Doppleganger (WP:10; Retribution: The user inflicts any negative effects he or she has on to the targeted enemy on successful hits; longsword),

Angelic Trumpet (WP:5, user is blessed, instrument), Vagrant’s Guitar (WP:5, user is lucky, instrument),

Glittering Dress (The user's job traits are replaced with those of a Harlot: Promiscuity, Flee and Money Maker; suitable to women only; bodywear), Medal of Valor (This pendant is awarded by the Bonapartes to those who show their heroism in the battle against piracy. The wearer gains double experience from battles. accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf), Ruby (

Fire

), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Newtity (Turns target into a newt for 1 round; costs 10 ether; usable by ex-Amphibians only),

“True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song),

2 Grand Potions, 3 Grand Tonics, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Nostrum, 8 Venoms, Pumpkin Bomb (causes stunned, poisoned by 1, asleep, blinded, sealed, and confused to all opponents when used), 2 Love Potions (Makes target enamoured with user for three rounds), Tasty Pretzel (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), 3 Herbal Infusions (Remove negative effects and cause blessed- and transcended-effects), Telescope, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, 2 Bones

Sorrow

(Endgame)

428 years old undead Assassin

Level 28 1/3

*Immune to

Light

and Blinded*

Power:

45

(28+15+2)

Defense:

7

(1+6)

Health:

39/39

(7+27+5)

Gold:

667

Equipment:

Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters),

Armor of the Croise (SP:1, +2 power; bodywear), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors; handwear), Night’s Helmet (SP:6, immunity to light and blinded; headwear)

Inventory:

Reaper’s Scythe (WP:33, damages only humanoids; suitable to assassins only; scythe),

Longsword (WP: 5),

Mockthril Longbow (WP: 27

Ice

and

Darkness

Elemental),

Archer's Hat (Power +1, suitable for rangers; headwear), Disguise Kit (Allows the user to disguise them self as the opposite gender; accessory),

2x Helmet (Max. Health +1, headwear), 2x Greaves (SP:2, immunity to slowed and hastened; footwear),

Ruby (

Fire

), 2 Grand Potions, 2 Health Cores, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 6 Remedies, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, 7 Meads, 3 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold), Sunset Shimmer (quest item),

Djinnifer's Magic Lamp (quest item)

Noel Ziegfried

, male "Gothic"(NPC, controlled by Cutcobra)

15 years old male half-elven Mage

Level 13

*Immune to Free Hits and

Water

*

Power:

22

(13+9)

Defense:

1

Health:

18/18

(5+12+1)

Ether:

13/18

(5+12+1)

Gold:

274

Equipment:

Rawr (WP:9, dagger), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to

Water

; bodywear)

Inventory:

Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Garnet (

Earth

), Opal (

Ice

), Scroll of Blinding, Potion, 2 Tonics, Big Box (Summon to cause 50 damage and stunned-effect to the target at the cost of 5 ether), Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee a battle once), Herbal Infusion (Remove negative effects and cause blessed- and transcended-effects)

Sorsha the Savage

, female student (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra)

16 years old female human Barbarian

Level 13

*Natural Respite*

*Immune to

Ice

,

Wind

and

Water

*

Power:

25

(13+11+1)

Defense:

3

(2+1)

Health:

21/21

(8+12+1)

Gold:

15

Equipment:

Titanic Axe (WP:11,

Earth

- abd

Light

-elemental, has 1/6 chance of inflicting petrified-effect; axe),

Woolly Hat (SP:2, immunity to ice, wind and water; suitable to Sorsha only; headwear), Dark Cloak (SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians; backwear)

Inventory:

Plunger (WP:2; 1/2 chance to cause sudden death to an aquatic enemy with each hit; club),

Potion, Herbal Infusion (Remove negative effects and cause blessed- and transcended-effects),

Syrio Fioretto

, Combat & Warfare (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra)

62 years old male Ombrazzi Marauder

Level 45 2/5

*Agility*

*Nimble*

*Immune to

Darkness

and

Light

*

Power:

62 & 57

(45+17 & 45+12)

Defense:

3

Health:

69/69

(10+44+15)

Gold:

948

Equipment:

Crepuscolo

(WP:17 longsword), Alba (WP:12 longsword), Ombracian Hat (SP:3, immunity to darkness and light, suitable to Syrio only; headwear), Mist Cape (

Wearer becomes nimble and has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; backwear)

Inventory:

Fenghuang Essence (After being consumed, automatically revives the target with full health once when knocked out; cannot revive targets that are already knocked out)

Followers:

Pepe Stunkent

, janitor

Nugwug

, female "Greenie"

Missing: 19/73

Found: 54/73

Saved: 41/73

Dead: 5/73

[Kintobor]

"I am Pepe Stunkent, at your service, Miss!"

"No, sólo un Escultor Interdimensional de Huesos Abandonados. Señor Calacas is my name, and bonecrafting is my game."

"Well then, Pepe, it's nice to meet you. The name's Karie."

Karie's surprised with the friendliness of the skeleton, but curious about the "inter dimensional part.

"A bone crafter, eh? What could you make with two?"

Erik sighs. He idly picks up his Peacekeepers Totem. "Well... If we need to find this Grumpkin girl before we can rescue the kids in the Archives... Then we'll need to go get her from the demonic dark corridor, and torches might be handy there. They didn't do much before, but every little bit counts, hey?" Erik says Diplomatically. "If it would help, you can carry the torches, as an official member of the school staff, and we can put them back later."

"But we're not going to the demonic dark corridor, remember? We're splitting up for a reason: to cover more ground. I doubt we'll run into anything too hair raising, so lets move into the corridor before the Auditorium and at least stake the area out. We'll bring the box with us, just in case. We'll move through the Library."

OOC: Sandy, can I gain temporary control of the NPCs in my party, since Cutcobra would be breaking the no contact rule otherwise?

Edited June 7, 2014 by Kintobor

[Endgame]

"Ugh, if only we had Drucilla. She could warp right in...

But I suppose we should head towards the Faculty Office, then, and see what we can do?"

[Myrddyn]

"Oh! I think the grumpkin girl is one of the students in the Archive. You can't get in there without a key, you see? There's another key at the Faculty Office, though."

Syrio raises an eyebrow at Erik, but condones to his suggestion.

"Ah, I see. So did she speak to you before or after the demons started to appear?"

"Bene, if you really think they will be useful..."

Erik gathers the two torches.

"Well, they might not be needed, but I don't want to risk ending up fighting demons I can't see."

Erik turns to Karie. "I'm sure we'll end up there sooner or later. We can check that room north of the north demonic door first if you think it's worth it, I guess."

"Sorrow, can I have that helmet?"

Erik equips the helmet in place of the Peacekeepers Totem. if he receives it.

Edited June 7, 2014 by Myrddyn

[Endgame]

"Yes, of course."

I hand over the helmet from the demonic armor and give it to Erik.

"Now, we're going to the auditorium, right?"

I consume a Mead, Nostrum, and Smelling Salts.

[Sandy]

Karie's surprised with the friendliness of the skeleton, but curious about the "inter dimensional part.

"A bone crafter, eh? What could you make with two?"

OOC: Sandy, can I gain temporary control of the NPCs in my party, since Cutcobra would be breaking the no contact rule otherwise?

QM Note: Yes, of course. Just forgot to write it down.

"It depends on qué tu quieres. I can make a mediocre weapon or artifact out of two bones and some gold, por ejemplo."

"Ah, I see. So did she speak to you before or after the demons started to appear?"

"It was before. Hmm, wouldn't that mean the girl had a reason to get into the archives even before all this happened?"

Party at the Entrance Hall:

Erik Tyrvarr

(Myrddyn)

19 years old male human Shaman

Level 21

*Immune to

Fragile

*

*Restoration* *Diplomacy*

Power:

34

(21+13)

Defense:

4

Health:

43/43

(8+20+9+5+1)

Ether:

7/22

(1+20+1)

Gold:

35

Equipment:

Voltedge (WP: 13,

Lightning

-elemental; greatsword/longsword),

Lighter Armor (SP:4, immune to

fragile

-effect; bodywear),

Barbarian's Boots (Natural Respite>Restoration; footwear)

,

Helmet (Max. Health +1, headwear)

Inventory:

Twin Axe (WP:5,

Darkness

-elemental dual strike-axe),

Nocturne Flute (WP:6, causes asleep-effect, instrument),

Chair (WP:4, club), 3

Torches (WP:2,

fire

-elemental, breaks after one use, suitable to all),

Peacekeeper's Totem (Grants the "Diplomacy"-job trait; suitable to Erik only; accessory),

Talisman of Enlightenment (Protects from hexed-effect; accessory)

, 4 Tonics, Ether Core, Remedy, Grand Elixir (Restores full health and ether to target and remedies all negative effects), Nostrum, Venom

Karie Alderflask

(Kintobor)

22 years old female human Witch

*Party Second-in-Command*

Level 24

*

Poisonous

Attacks*

*Nimble*

*Immune to Hexed*

Power:

35

(24+11)

Defense

: 2

Health:

40/40

(7+23+8+2)

Ether:

21/30

(1+23+4+2)

Gold:

644

Equipment:

Oculoid Palm (WP: 11, successful hits lowers the target's level by 1; coils around the user's arm and mimics a tattoo outside of battle; whip),

Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Catsuit (Wearer becomes nimble and has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear), Paper Doll (immunity to hexed; accessory)

Inventory:

Spring Staff (WP:12, healing someone else through this staff also heals the user by the same amount;

water

-elemental staff),

Sexy (WP: 8, disregards SP; longsword), Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3),

Rusty Dagger (WP:2; deals Poisoned by 10 effect, breaks after 3 hits), Doppleganger (WP:10; Retribution: The user inflicts any negative effects he or she has on to the targeted enemy on successful hits; longsword),

Angelic Trumpet (WP:5, user is blessed, instrument), Vagrant’s Guitar (WP:5, user is lucky, instrument),

Glittering Dress (The user's job traits are replaced with those of a Harlot: Promiscuity, Flee and Money Maker; suitable to women only; bodywear), Medal of Valor (This pendant is awarded by the Bonapartes to those who show their heroism in the battle against piracy. The wearer gains double experience from battles. accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf), Ruby (

Fire

), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Newtity (Turns target into a newt for 1 round; costs 10 ether; usable by ex-Amphibians only),

“True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song),

2 Grand Potions, 3 Grand Tonics, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, 2 Nostrum, 8 Venoms, Pumpkin Bomb (causes stunned, poisoned by 1, asleep, blinded, sealed, and confused to all opponents when used), 2 Love Potions (Makes target enamoured with user for three rounds), Tasty Pretzel (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), 3 Herbal Infusions (Remove negative effects and cause blessed- and transcended-effects), Telescope, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, 2 Bones

Sorrow

(Endgame)

428 years old undead Assassin

Level 28 1/3

*Immune to

Light

and Blinded*

*Encouraged*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Power:

45

(28+15+2)

Defense:

7

(1+6)

Health:

39/39

(7+27+5)

Gold:

667

Equipment:

Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters),

Armor of the Croise (SP:1, +2 power; bodywear), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors; handwear), Night’s Helmet (SP:6, immunity to light and blinded; headwear)

Inventory:

Reaper’s Scythe (WP:33, damages only humanoids; suitable to assassins only; scythe),

Longsword (WP: 5),

Mockthril Longbow (WP: 27

Ice

and

Darkness

Elemental),

Archer's Hat (Power +1, suitable for rangers; headwear), Disguise Kit (Allows the user to disguise them self as the opposite gender; accessory),

Helmet (Max. Health +1, headwear), 2x Greaves (SP:2, immunity to slowed and hastened; footwear),

Ruby (

Fire

), 2 Grand Potions, 2 Health Cores, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 6 Remedies, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, 6 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, 3 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold), Sunset Shimmer (quest item),

Djinnifer's Magic Lamp (quest item)

Noel Ziegfried

, male "Gothic"(NPC, controlled by Kintobor)

15 years old male half-elven Mage

Level 13

*Immune to Free Hits and

Water

*

Power:

22

(13+9)

Defense:

1

Health:

18/18

(5+12+1)

Ether:

13/18

(5+12+1)

Gold:

274

Equipment:

Rawr (WP:9, dagger), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to

Water

; bodywear)

Inventory:

Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Garnet (

Earth

), Opal (

Ice

), Scroll of Blinding, Potion, 2 Tonics, Big Box (Summon to cause 50 damage and stunned-effect to the target at the cost of 5 ether), Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee a battle once), Herbal Infusion (Remove negative effects and cause blessed- and transcended-effects)

Sorsha the Savage

, female student (NPC, controlled by Kintobor)

16 years old female human Barbarian

Level 13

*Natural Respite*

*Immune to

Ice

,

Wind

and

Water

*

Power:

25

(13+11+1)

Defense:

3

(2+1)

Health:

21/21

(8+12+1)

Gold:

15

Equipment:

Titanic Axe (WP:11,

Earth

- abd

Light

-elemental, has 1/6 chance of inflicting petrified-effect; axe),

Woolly Hat (SP:2, immunity to ice, wind and water; suitable to Sorsha only; headwear), Dark Cloak (SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians; backwear)

Inventory:

Plunger (WP:2; 1/2 chance to cause sudden death to an aquatic enemy with each hit; club),

Potion, Herbal Infusion (Remove negative effects and cause blessed- and transcended-effects),

Syrio Fioretto

, Combat & Warfare (NPC, controlled by Kintobor)

62 years old male Ombrazzi Marauder

Level 45 2/5

*Agility*

*Nimble*

*Immune to

Darkness

and

Light

*

Power:

62 & 57

(45+17 & 45+12)

Defense:

3

Health:

69/69

(10+44+15)

Gold:

948

Equipment:

Crepuscolo

(WP:17 longsword), Alba (WP:12 longsword), Ombracian Hat (SP:3, immunity to darkness and light, suitable to Syrio only; headwear), Mist Cape (

Wearer becomes nimble and has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; backwear)

Inventory:

Fenghuang Essence (After being consumed, automatically revives the target with full health once when knocked out; cannot revive targets that are already knocked out)

Followers:

Pepe Stunkent

, janitor

Nugwug

, female "Greenie"

Missing: 19/73

Found: 54/73

Saved: 41/73

Dead: 5/73

[Kintobor]

"It depends on qué tu quieres. I can make a mediocre weapon or artifact out of two bones and some gold, por ejemplo."

Karie runnages through her gold purse, counting out coins while she considers what she wants.

"Headwear would be preferable. Hell, a mask wouldn't be bad if you can make something like that. Two bones and 40 gold sound good enough?"

644-40=604

This is getting slightly macabre...

Edited June 7, 2014 by Kintobor

[Sandy]

Results of Round One of the Darkened Corridor Battle:

>Amorith (Light) vs. Target A – Meditate (Amorith: +1 ether)

>Thalion vs. Target K – Hit (Target K: knocked out)

>Heckz (Light) vs. Target K – Damage (no effect)

>Drucilla uses Laterna Magica on Target D – (Nuitan: revealed, blinded; Drucilla: -1 ether)

>Nuitan does nothing

>Aunt Hymnessamine does nothing

??? – Free Hit vs. Amorith (Amorith: 30 health+9 SP-(25/2=13 dmg)=26 health)

With nothing but their sense of touch to go with, the heroes decide to take a risk and attack a random target. Amorith stops midstrike and instead ponders on the situation. Thalion hits his target, his staves hitting something soft that slumps to the ground. The darkness does not evaporate, so it wasn't the demon they were looking for. Heckz misses his target. Drucilla directs her light forward and hits Nuitan with it, both illuminating and blinding him. Nuitan and Aunt Hymnessamine see it best to stay put.

The enemy then strikes Amorith, apparently having no trouble seeing through the darkness.

Targets:

Target A

Target B

Target C

Nuitan Shadeaux

, male "Foureyes" (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) -

Target D

18 years old male human Cleric

Level 14

*Scares Vermin*

*Blinded for 3 rounds*

Power:

24

(14+10)

(

Healing Power

: 28

(14+10+4)

)

Defense:

1

Health:

22/22

(9+13)

Ether:

13/22

(5+13+4)

Gold:

315

Equipment:

Grumpy's Staff (WP:10,

fire

-elemental staff), Spectacular Spectacles (Max. Ether +4; Healing Power +4; suitable to near-sighted people only; accessory), Bumble Fanshirt (SP:1, vermin with level less than half of the wearer's are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; bodywear)

Inventory:

Scroll of Blinding, Tonic, Herbal Infusion (Remove negative effects and cause blessed- and transcended-effects)

Target E

Target F

Target G

Target H

Target I

Target J

Target K

*Knocked Out*

Target L

Party at the Darkened Corridor:

Professor Drucilla Eldritch

, Magic & Healing (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra)

31 years old female human Archmage

Level 43

*Arcane Wisdom*

*Circle of Mages*

Power:

44

(43+1)

(

Spellpower

: 88

(43+45)

)

Defense

: 3

Health:

57/57

(5+42+10)

Ether:

36/62

(5+42+10+5)

Gold:

922

Equipment:

Eldritch Wand (WP:1, Spellpower: 45; suitable to members of the Eldritch family only; wand), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect, suitable for mages, clerics and necromancers.)

Inventory:

Opal (

Ice

), Ruby (

Fire

), Garnet (

Earth

), Emerald (

Wood

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Topaz (

Lightning

), Aquamarine (

Water

), Diamond (

Light

), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Ether Core, Laterna Magica (Pierces through enchanted darkness, causing blindness to whoever it hits at the cost of 1 ether)

"Headwear would be preferable. Hell, a mask wouldn't be bad if you can make something like that. Two bones and 40 gold sound good enough?"

644-40=604

This is getting slightly macabre...

Señor Calacas takes the two bones and 40 gold.

"I could certainly carve a small mask out of these."

After a moment, the bonecrafter hands Karie the artifact she ordered.

Skull Mask (SP:1, wearer can pose as undead; headwear)

[Kintobor]

Karie takes the item and inspects it, admiring the handiwork.

"Not going to lie, Calacas, this is pretty cool. Much appreciated, sir."

Not seeing a use for it immediately, she puts it in her pocket and turns to the rest of the party.

"We ready to head to the Auditorium through the Library? I'd like to investigate the hallway before the Auditorium before hand."

Edited June 7, 2014 by Kintobor

[Myrddyn]

"Yeah, lets move out."

Erik heads towards the Auditorium.

What exactly does "pose as undead" mean? Are they immune to non-elemental attacks? Or avoid free hits from undead?

[Endgame]

"That's... A little, eh, uncanny, to be perfectly honest. I wonder what would happen if I wore it..."

[Sandy]

Results of Round Two of the Darkened Corridor Battle:

>Drucilla uses Laterna Magica on Target A – (Heckz: revealed, blinded; Drucilla: -1 ether)

>Heckz does nothing

>Amorith (Light) vs. Target B – Special Damage (??? - Amorith: no effect)

>Thalion vs. Target G – Critical Hit (Target G: hit)

>Nuitan does nothing

>Aunt Hymnessamine does nothing

Drucilla directs the light on her lantern on another target, revealing Heckz. Amorith's target tries to do something to him, but misses. Thalion's attack connects to his target, but it is not knocked out.

The enemy does not attack anyone this round, for some reason.

Targets:

John 'Heckz' Brutenhal

, the Ghostbuster and the Super Sleuth (Cutcobra) -

Target A

32 year old male human Sorcerer *Party Leader*

Level 20 2/3

*Immune to

Sealed

* *Circle of Mages*

*Blinded for 3 rounds*

Power:

26

(20+6)

(

Spellpower:

31

(20+6+5)

)

Defense:

3

Health:

28/28

(5+19+4)

Ether:

12/31

(5+19+1+5+1)

Gold:

199

Equipment:

Lovelorn Wand (WP:6, deals

enamored

-effect), Spellbound Gloves (Spellpower +5, handwear), Robe Of The Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether + 5, immune to sealed; bodywear), Ruby Slippers (Can teleport the wearer anywhere they've already been to; footwear)

Inventory:

Darkstar Wand (WP:12; has 1/2 chance of inflicting hexed-effect; Darkness-elemental wand), Bone Whip (WP:9, damages undead, whip), Earthen Drum (WP:9,

earth

-elemental instrument), Rat Scepter (WP:3, 4x damage to enemies named “rat”; wand), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses including SP but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Wyrd Shield (SP:4, prevents ether reduction; suitable to mystic knights and paladins), Harlot's Outfit (SP: 2, immune to poisoned; suitable for Witches, Sorcerers and Harlots; bodywear/footwear), Opal (

Ice

), Garnet (

Earth

), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Diamond (

Light

), Ruby (

Fire

), 2 Aquamarines (

Water

), Ether Core, Elixir, Neutralizer, Soma, Bedroll, Shovel, Wicked Perfume (Makes all male humanoid enemies enamored to the user, but makes all female humanoid enemies encouraged; consumable), Blue Jelly, 6 Bones

Target B

Target C

Target D

Target E

Target F

Target G

Target H

Target I

Target J

Target K

*Knocked Out*

Target L

Party at the Darkened Corridor:

Professor Drucilla Eldritch

, Magic & Healing (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra)

31 years old female human Archmage

Level 43

*Arcane Wisdom*

*Circle of Mages*

Power:

44

(43+1)

(

Spellpower

: 88

(43+45)

)

Defense

: 3

Health:

57/57

(5+42+10)

Ether:

35/62

(5+42+10+5)

Gold:

922

Equipment:

Eldritch Wand (WP:1, Spellpower: 45; suitable to members of the Eldritch family only; wand), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect, suitable for mages, clerics and necromancers.)

Inventory:

Opal (

Ice

), Ruby (

Fire

), Garnet (

Earth

), Emerald (

Wood

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Topaz (

Lightning

), Aquamarine (

Water

), Diamond (

Light

), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Ether Core, Laterna Magica (Pierces through enchanted darkness, causing blindness to whoever it hits at the cost of 1 ether)

[Endgame]

"Since it seems like we're all in agreement, lets head to the auditoroium, shall we?"

[Sandy]

"We ready to head to the Auditorium through the Library? I'd like to investigate the hallway before the Auditorium before hand."

Karie takes her party through the Library into the foyer of the Auditorium. The statues of the twin gods Amadea and Melodion guard the entrance to the Auditorium, and opposite to the door is a familiar face.

"YES, I'M HERE AS WELL. I MUST CONGRATULATE YOU ON HOW FAR YOU'VE COME. I DIDN'T THINK YOU'D LAST AN HOUR."

Ignoring the Demon Door, Karie tries to open the doors to the Auditorium, but they won't budge. They're not locked, but barricaded from the other side.

"What now?"

[Kintobor]

Karie looks around the door, looking annoyed.

"Pepe, you're the janior, is there any other way into the Auditorium that you know of?"

Karie ponders for a moment before an idea springs into her mind.

"Duh! We can always try the bardic knock spell! Observe, ladies and gentlemen"

Karie walks up to the door, stretches her fingers, and knocks on the door loudly.

[Sandy]

Results of Round Three of the Darkened Corridor Battle:

>Drucilla uses Laterna Magica on Target B – (Aunt Hymnessamine: revealed)

>Amorith (Light) vs. Target G – Special Damage (Creeping Shadows – All combatants: -10 dark-elemental damage regardless of row and defense; Amorith: 26 health+10 dmg=16 health; Heckz: 28 health-10dmg=18 health; Thalion: 33 health-10 dmg=23 health; Nuitan: 22 health-10 dmg=12 health; Aunt: no effect; Drucilla: 57 health-10 dmg=47 health; Target E & I: destroyed)

>Thalion (Light) vs. Target B – Sleight of Hand (Target B: confused, -36 gold; Thalion: +36 gold, -1 ether)

>Heckz (Light) vs. Target G – Sleight of Hand (Target G: confused; Heckz: -1 ether)

>Nuitan does nothing

>Aunt Hymnessamine does nothing

Drucilla's lantern next reveals Aunt Hymnessamine. The nun's glasses prevent her from getting blinded, though. Suddenly everyone feel the shadows grasp their innards, hurting them all. Two of the targets crumble to the ground, as if they were made of stone. Before Thalion realizes who his target is, he swipes some gold from Aunt Hymnessamine, confusing her greatly. Heckz confuses his target as well.

The enemy does not attack again this round. It looks like the heroes are getting close to solving the mystery of the enchanted darkness...

Targets:

Target A

Aunt Hymnessamine

, Music & Religion (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra) -

Target B

44 years old female human Minstrel

Level 36 1/4

*Hits Restore Ether* *Immune to Poisoned, Cursed, Blinded and

Darkness

*

*Confused for 3 rounds*

Power:

46

(36+10)

Defense:

2

Health:

55/55

(9+35+11)

Ether:

38/44

(5+35+4)

Gold:

426

Equipment:

Epic Saxophone (WP:10, each successful hit restores 1 ether, instrument), Sister's Hood (SP:2, immune to poisoned and cursed; suitable to Sisters of Danab only; headwear), Blue-rimmed Glasses (Immune to darkness and blinded; suitable to near-sighted people only; accessory)

Inventory:

Hundred Hero Hymn (Battle Song that gives Inspired-effect to all allies for as long as the song is sung at the cost of 10 ether per round), Grand Potion,

Grand

Tonic

Target C

Target D

Target E

*Destroyed*

Target F

Target G

Target H

Target I

*Destroyed*

Target J

Target K

*Knocked Out*

Target L

Party at the Darkened Corridor:

Professor Drucilla Eldritch

, Magic & Healing (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra)

31 years old female human Archmage

Level 43

*Arcane Wisdom*

*Circle of Mages* *Immune to Sealed*

Power:

44

(43+1)

(

Spellpower

: 88

(43+45)

)

Defense

: 3

Health:

47/57

(5+42+10)

Ether:

34/62

(5+42+10+5)

Gold:

922

Equipment:

Eldritch Wand (WP:1, Spellpower: 45; suitable to members of the Eldritch family only; wand), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect, suitable for mages, clerics and necromancers.)

Inventory:

Opal (

Ice

), Ruby (

Fire

), Garnet (

Earth

), Emerald (

Wood

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Topaz (

Lightning

), Aquamarine (

Water

), Diamond (

Light

), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Ether Core, Laterna Magica (Pierces through enchanted darkness, causing blindness to whoever it hits at the cost of 1 ether)

Karie looks around the door, looking annoyed.

"Pepe, you're the janior, is there any other way into the Auditorium that you know of?"

Karie ponders for a moment before an idea springs into her mind.

"Duh! We can always try the bardic knock spell! Observe, ladies and gentlemen"

Karie walks up to the door, stretches her fingers, and knocks on the door loudly.

"Hmm, there's the emergency exit, but that leads outside. And judging from what I've seen from the windows, there's absolutely nothing outside."

Karie then performs a miraculous feat and knocks on the door. She can hear whispering and a muffled cry from behind the door, before a juvenile male's voice shouts.

"You can't get in! Go away!"

[Kintobor]

"Where would the emergency exit be located? I doubt it will lead anywhere, but it may be good to know where it is at least."

Karie runs her hand through her hair, scratching her scalp. She wonders just what the kids were thinking when they barricaded the door with no way out.

"I'm not to good with words. Erik, I think this is your area of expertise. Perhaps you could use that totem pole you've got and get them to let us in? If that doesn't work, I can always use... some different methods..."

She fishes about for her Glittering Dress.

"Syrio, did that voice sound familiar to you? I don't want to bust down this door only to lead us into a trap."

[Sandy]

"Where would the emergency exit be located? I doubt it will lead anywhere, but it may be good to know where it is at least."

"It's at the back of the building. There would normally be an alley there, but you know..."

"Syrio, did that voice sound familiar to you? I don't want to bust down this door only to lead us into a trap."

"There are literally hundreds of students in this school, I couldn't..."

"I COULD! THAT WAS GRANT BULLSWORTH, THE HEAD HONCHO OF THE 'ROGUES'!"

"If Grant's in there, his four lackeys can't be far..."

[Kintobor]

Karie remembers Noel's early remark about the rogues, but it had been so long ago she had almost forgotten about them.

"You said these guys could be trouble? Are the rogues all male?"

[Sandy]

"You said these guys could be trouble? Are the rogues all male?"

"NO, TWO OF THEM ARE THE MEANEST GIRLS YOU'LL FIND IN THIS PLACE. THEY MAKE EVEN THE CHIRLS LOOK LIKE DANAB'S NOVICES."

"I've gotta admit, Glimmer and Reeta are smoking hot! ...Uh, not as hot as Hél, though. Please don't tell her what I said."

[Endgame]

"If the emergency exit is currently dangling into whatever void we're floating in, then is our only options are to somehow convince the Rogues, correct?"

[Myrddyn]

Erik grabs his Peacekeepers Totem, and calls diplomatically "We're from Heroica. We've got a bunch of weapons and a box we can ship you back to Eubric in, assuming you don't want to stay in there until you starve. You wanna let us in now?"

[Sandy]

Results of Round Four of the Darkened Corridor Battle:

>Amorith (Light) vs. Target G – Spell (Target G: hit; Amorith: -1 ether)

>Heckz (Light) vs. Target G – Sleight of Hand (Target G: confused; Heckz: -1 ether)

>Drucilla uses Laterna Magica on Target C – (Quentin: revealed; Drucilla: -1 ether)

>Thalion (Light) vs. Target G (twice) – Great Spell (Target G: hit twice; Thalion: -2 ether)

>Nuitan heals himself – Heal (Nuitan: +28 health, -1 ether)

>Aunt Hymnessamine does nothing

The heroes think they have found the enemy from the darkness, and keep pummeling it with spells. Drucilla illuminates another target, revealing a mortified male student. Meanwhile, Nuitan heals his own injuries while Aunt Hymnessamine tries to recover from her confusion.

Targets:

Target A

Target B

Quentin

, male student -

Target C

Health:

11/21

Target D

Target E

*Destroyed*

Target F

Target G

Target H

Target I

*Destroyed*

Target J

Target K

*Knocked Out*

Target L

Party at the Darkened Corridor:

Professor Drucilla Eldritch

, Magic & Healing (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra)

31 years old female human Archmage

Level 43

*Arcane Wisdom*

*Circle of Mages* *Immune to Sealed*

Power:

44

(43+1)

(

Spellpower

: 88

(43+45)

)

Defense

: 3

Health:

47/57

(5+42+10)

Ether:

33/62

(5+42+10+5)

Gold:

922

Equipment:

Eldritch Wand (WP:1, Spellpower: 45; suitable to members of the Eldritch family only; wand), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect, suitable for mages, clerics and necromancers.)

Inventory:

Opal (

Ice

), Ruby (

Fire

), Garnet (

Earth

), Emerald (

Wood

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Topaz (

Lightning

), Aquamarine (

Water

), Diamond (

Light

), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Ether Core, Laterna Magica (Pierces through enchanted darkness, causing blindness to whoever it hits at the cost of 1 ether)