Heroica RPG - Quest#100: To The Tower of Babel

[K-Nut]

Althior turns to the entryway to the surface. "Let's get this over with already," He begins to lead the party to Vega.

Walbartan heals herself.

[Sandy]

QM Note: The next update will be in a couple of days, since I haven't quite finished building Vega yet (it's going to be such a sight!), and I'm turning 30 tomorrow, so I probably don't have any time to come online due to all the partying.

[Khorne]

OOC: Ooooh, Vega sounds promising! Happy birthday already, Sandy! Enjoy your day tommorow and party hard!

EDIT:

I'm in Berlin 'till friday so I won't be able to post. K-Nut may control Eric if need be.

[Duvors]

(OOC; Hello, is anyone there?)

[K-Nut]

We're just waiting on an update. Sandy's had a busy schedule these last few days. We'll probably get back up to speed soon.

[Sandy]

QM Note: Vega is ready! I just need to take a few shots and the quest can continue. Stay tuned...

[Sandy]

After an uneventful day of travelling through the strange fields, the party came across the Blood Brick Road, a deep red vein splitting the scenery. Following it to the north, they finally saw Vega, the City of Sin ahead of them. They could see dozens of brightly colored rooftops and flowing flags behind a tall wall surrounding the city.

As they approached the city gates, they saw a trio of winged monkeys on guard. On a closer inspection, the largest one turned out to be a Metasimian.

"Greetings, travellers", said the winged Metasimian gruffly. "We were just closing the gates for the night, so if you want in, you came at the last minute. You don't want to be out here when darkness falls, for all sorts of strange creatures come out to hunt. The mutants of Transmogria have been especially active lately for some reason, but there are worse things out there as well."

The guardian monkeys fidgeted nervously.

[Pyrovisionary]

"Funnily enough, we were just at the ruins of Transmorgia. Our associate here got 'imself kidnapped and we had to save his ars from the mutants. We got away before their god got us and here we are aint we."

[K-Nut]

"Worse things? Oh, I don't doubt it," With the Wolfgang's presence that obviously had to be related to Baba herself, a storm was definitely brewing. "Now, Master Metasimian, we would greatly appreciate it if you allowed us into the city," There was something about the city that seemed odd to Althior. He glanced towards the rooftops, inquisitively. He'd had enough of the strangeness that was Babeleth.

[Duvors]

"Our Emerald Emperor is certainly living up to his name."

"Funnily enough, we were just at the ruins of Transmorgia. Our associate here got 'imself kidnapped and we had to save his ars from the mutants. We got away before their god got us and here we are aint we."

"Yes, a horrible thing, those wretched creatures do not deserve such a terrible master."

[Khorne]

Eric looked up at the many towers and flags of the city that lay beyond the walls. He'd seen and plundered better-looking cities, but this being a god-forsaken piece of land, steeped in magic, it was quite a feat to build anything decent here at all, he thought. The Nord raised an eyebrow though at the sight of the flying monkeys guarding the gates. That, he hadn't seen before. Also, he didn't quite grasp the use of monkeys to protect a city. Eric was sure the apes were no match for his prowess, but the party had seen enough fighting already, so he didn't really care to see if his opinion was correct.

"Luckily for you, there are worse things out there than some mutants, otherwise the Babeleth Darklands wouldn't really live up to its fearsome reputation. I've heard a lot of things about these lands, but so far I'm not impressed," Eric bragged arrogantly. "Anyway, thanks for letting us in. We're just a bunch of friends and a dwarf travelling and a night of gambling, drinking, womanising and what have you will be a welcome pleasure and distraction from our arduous journey to our party."

The Nord's face clearly lit up from excitement, standing at the very doors of the City of Sin.

"Let's hope your women in Vega are a bit better looking than those mutants running about out there. If not, then well, it would seem you actually do live up to your terrible reputation, just not in the way I had imagined."

[Sandy]

"Now, Master Metasimian, we would greatly appreciate it if you allowed us into the city,"

"Of course. Guards, open the gates", he commanded the two winged monkeys, who swiftly obeyed. "You may call me Captain Buwakhareen. I am in charge of the security of this city. As you may have heard, Vega has lately become known as the City of Sin, so you can imagine that my task is quite a handful. Now, we will close the gates behind you, and they will not open for any reason until tomorrow morning. Have a... pleasant stay in our city." The captain's tone was remarkably dry.

The party walked in through the archway, and the magnificence of the City of Sin opened before their eyes. The sky was quickly darkening as the dusk fell upon the city.

The crowd was thick, and the noise and colorful lights were bedazzling. There were street performers on every corner, each surrounded by a gasping audience. Seeing the party walk to the main square, a young woman with a blue flower in her hair walked to them.

"A hearty welcome to Vega, gentlemen! I am Periwinkle, a local escort, and for just 10 gold, I will give you a tour around the Main Square."

What will the party answer?

[Khorne]

Eric's eyes opened at the dastardly magnificence of Vega. His wicked grin became even broader as Periwinkle introduced herself. He was not disappointed: the women were indeed better than those hideous, malformed mutants. He rubbed his stubbly chin and cheekily said, "How about no gold and I give you a tour of my main square later on?", he winked, bowed his head in a faux display of manners and added sheepishly: "Miss Periwinkle". His eyes glistened and his ever-present grin took a more charming form.

[Sandy]

"How about no gold and I give you a tour of my main square later on?"

Periwinkle blushed and turned her eyes away.

"It would be a pleasure, sir, but a girl's got to make a living..." she said softly.

[Duvors]

"How about no gold and I give you a tour of my main square later on?"

Throlar winced at this statement.

"Eric please, focus."

"It would be a pleasure, sir, but a girl's got to make a living..." she said softly.

"Thank you for that." Throlar muttered in the most sarcastic way possible."

"Ignore the bastard, just show us the square and go." he said as he tossed five gold into her hands.

"You'll get the rest once you've shown us around, it's an unnecessary precaution I know, but I like to be careful."

[Sandy]

"Ignore the bastard, just show us the square and go." he said as he tossed five gold into her hands.

"You'll get the rest once you've shown us around, it's an unnecessary precaution I know, but I like to be careful."

Periwinkle looked at the five coins in her hand incredulously, then returned the kind smile to her face.

"I am terribly sorry, sir, but the fee is 10 gold. Do you really think I would just disappear with your gold? With the gates locked and everything? My reputation is in line here."

[Duvors]

"I am terribly sorry, sir, but the fee is 10 gold. Do you really think I would just disappear with your gold? With the gates locked and everything? My reputation is in line here."

"You are convincing, here is the other five gold."

[K-Nut]

Althior looked around the square. Vega was indeed magnificent. The dullness of Eubric had rubbed off on him these last few years; but Vega was not Eubric. He glanced down to the people of the city. They were so, well, different. Of all the places he'd been over his years, nothing was this diverse. He saw the escort coming over and rolled his eyes. He'd had enough of harlots for a lifetime. As Eric began to make crude remarks, he chuckled. He remembered when he sought companionship. Just one more unnecessary string that would end up cut and frayed, he thought. Hopefully, the others would realize that one day.

He then watched as Throlar began to bargain the price with the escort. He rolled his eyes and reached into his pocket for the remaining coins, only to see the dwarf fulfill the payment. He looked at the dwarf, inquisitively. Perhaps he was not as idiotic and stubborn as he'd been led to think. Still a nuisance, of course, but he had potential. He slipped the coins back into his pocket and turned towards Periwinkle. "Lead the way then," He forced a fake smile on his face. Though he was utterly disgusted by the harlot's profession, he wouldn't be seen as a slobbering fool like his other companions.

[Sandy]

The escort takes five more gold from Throlar.

"Thank you, kind sir. This way, please."

Periwinkle motioned the heroes to follow her. First she took them to a peculiar, pastel-colored house with a glittering roof.

"Here is Unikitty's Dream Shoppe, a shop unlike anything else. There you can wish for any consumable item in the world, and your wish will come true! With a price, of course. Say hi to Jolene for me if you visit there."

She then took the party next door to a house that oddly resembled a bearded wizard.

"Next we have The False Wizard, the favourite tavern of witches and magi alike. Drink your belly's full of butterbeer and druid fluid, served along with a hearty laugh from the matron Grimelda."

Then they walked to the largest building on the square, which was made from all green bricks.

"This is Vega's main attraction, The Emerald Palace Casino. Enjoy a game of Triple Magic or Lucky Clams there, or get wild with the new craze, a card game called Decamon. All courtesy of the Emerald Emperor himself."

Finally they came to a stone mansion with a big heart on top of the door.

"And our final stop is Château des Coeurs. That is Charisian for 'the Castle of Hearts'. There you can indulge in carnal delights with me or one of my many sisters and brothers." Periwinkle winked at Eric. "Our own Queen of Hearts, Glimda La Rouge, makes sure you will get your money's worth of enjoyment."

The escort took the party back to where they started from.

"That concludes our tour. If you want a private tour later, you can catch me at the Château. I have to warn you, the fee is not going to be just 10 gold then. Have a wonderful time at the City of Sin!"

She blows the party a kiss as she sashays away.

"I have to ask, have I died and gone to Helvetia?"

"If only my dear Krool was here with me... She wanted to see this place so bad."

Party:

Althior Emorith

(K-Nut)

*Party Leader*

32 years old male human Necromancer

Level 40 2/5

*Gain Triple Experience*

Power:

56

(40+16)

(

Spellpower:

61

(40+16+5)

)

Defense:

6

(4+2)

Health:

51/51

(5+39+5+1)

Ether:

31/55

(5+39+5+4+2)

Gold:

65

Equipment:

Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:16, Has ⅙ chance to deal Cursed effect on attacks and ⅙ chance to deal Blessed effect on successful healing, Staff), Spellbound Gloves (+5 spellpower, Handwear), Ethereal Cloak (SP:2, Max Ether +4, Backwear), Medal of Glory (Wearer earns triple experience, Accessory), Robe of the Elven Necromancer (SP: 4, Body Wear)

Inventory:

Weapons:

Oculoid Claw (WP: 13, Club, 1/6 chance of infecting the targeted enemy on successful hits.)

Artifacts:

The Rat Queen's Cape (Backwear, all Vermin type are Enamored with the wearer for the first three rounds of combat, Suitable for Alchemists, Beast Warriors, Chi Monks, and Witches),

Metal Claw (Unarmed attacks drain health from the enemy equal to 50% of the strength of the attack (rounded up); handwear)

Spell Items:

Diamond

(Light)

, Topaz

(Lightning)

, Amethyst

(Darkness)

x2

, Ruby

(Fire)

, Sapphire

(Wind)

, Garnet

(Earth)

, Opal

(Ice)

, Aquamarine

(Water)

, Emerald

(Wood)

Consumables:

5 Potions,

Grand Potion,

11 Tonics, 5 Grand Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 7 Remedies,

2 Elixirs, Phoenix Incense,

Emergency Essence,

Mead, Nostrum, Smelling Salts,

Dragon Scale ,

Garnet Lamp of Summoning, 2 Grating Stones,

Skeleton Decoy

Tools & Treasure:

Bedroll, Pickaxe, 3 Bones

Loewe the Coward

(Undead)

Element:

Darkness

Power:

32

Dorothea Cansassy

(Undead)

Element:

Darkness

Power:

31

Skinny Joe

(Undead)

Element:

Darkness

Power:

29

Reptilian Mutant

(Undead)

Element:

Darkness

Power:

15

Red-clad Mutant

(Undead)

Element:

Darkness

Power:

14

Scaly Mutant

(Undead)

Element:

Darkness

Power:

14

Barghest

(Undead)

Element:

Darkness

Power:

10

Eric (Khorne)

30 year old Human Nord

Level 24 Raider

*Natural Respite*

*Immune to Fragile and Weakened* *Evasion*

Power:

48

(24+22+2)

Defense:

5

Health:

42/42

(8+23+7+4)

Gold:

29

Equipment:

Godricsleif (WP: 22;

Ice

-,

Lightning

-,

Darkness

-elemental; longsword), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from weakened-effect), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row), Heavy Armor (SP:5, protects from fragile-effect)

Inventory:

Conspirator (WP: 15, causes blinded; longsword),

Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; Dual Strike; axe), 6 Silverfish Wings (WP:8, retrievable, throwing dagger), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, causes cursed-effect, retrievable, throwing weapon),

Leather Whip (WP:7, makes target enraged; whip), Small Spiked Club (WP:5,

earth

-elemental club), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes),

Counterstrike Gloves (after the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, they counter with strength equal to their level), Crocodile Belt (Max. health +2, immunity to

water

; accessory), Garnet (

Earth

), Scroll of Sleep, 9 Grand Potions, Health Core, 2 Remedies, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, 7 Meads, 6 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrum, 3 Mulled Wine, Dragon Scale, Venom, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Bone

Sgt. Jon McEncy

(Pyrovisionary)

54 year old male human Black Knight

Level 20

*Gain Triple Experience*

*Immune to Blinded and Stunned* *

Poisonous

Defense*

*Hastened*

Power:

42

(20+18+2+2)

Defense:

14

(10+4)

Health:

44/44

(7+19+9+3+3+3)

Gold:

224

Equipment:

Zoidberg Gauntlets

(WP:19, dual strike,

Light

and

Darkness

elemental, Hollow [Grand Potion], dagger), Serpenthead Shield

(SP:10, causes poisoned by 2-effect to anyone physically attacking the user, shield),

Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent

Hastened

effect to the user; Immune to Blinded, suitable to Sarge only; footwear), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect; suitable for black knights; bodywear),

Medal of Glory (Allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles, accessory)

Inventory:

Clockwork Lance (WP:12, has 1/3 chance to cause slowed-effect on the target; lance), Spark Hammer (WP:8,

lightning

-elemental hammer), Wooden Spear (WP:4,

wood

-elemental spear), Ranger’s Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors; backwear),

5 Potions, Grand Potion, Health Core, 5 Remedies, 3 Venoms, Deadly Venom,

2

Phoenix Essences,

Mead, Nostrum, Smoke Bomb,

Military Grade Fire Bomb,

Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Business Card, 2 Bones, Gold Ring (worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver)

En Sabah Nur (Jebediahs)

31 year old male human Evoker

Level 30 2/4

*Immune to

Darkness

*

*Converts Ether to Health*

*Reflects Ether-Based Attacks*

Power:

48

(30+18)

(66 against Humanoids

(30+36)

)

Defense:

1

Health:

47/47

(5+29+3+5+5)

Ether:

36/41

(5+29+1+2+4)

Gold:

30

Equipment:

Quarterstaff (WP:18/36 against humanoids, suitable for mages, clerics and necromancers), Traveler's Cloak (SP:1, backwear), Lichen Armour (The wearer’s ether is counted as additional health if health is depleted,

Darkness

Immunity, suitable to classes with ether, bodywear), Sedge Hat (+4 Max. Ether, headwear), Magic Mirror (The user reflects all ether-based attacks back to the caster without getting damaged by them, accessory)

Inventory:

Weapons:

Unlucky Horseshoe

*Poisoned by 1*

(WP:13, retrievable, causes jinxed-effect; throwing weapon), Sangriste Dagger (WP:5), En & Sabah & Nur (WP:5, Shurikens 3/3),

Poisonous Rod (WP:5, causes poisoned by 5-effect; staff),

Wooden Shield (SP:5, immunity to

wood

)

Artefacts:

Cobra Nemes (Absorbs poison, recovering health instead of taking damage from poisoning, suitable to clerics, mages, chi monks and necromancers, headwear), Fire Amulet (Makes physical attacks do double damage to all enemies that are weak to fire, accessory), Sealed Heavy Armour of Brilliance (SP:5,Immune: fragile, blinded, sealed effects, suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators, bodywear), Little Jane's Muff (Protects from sealed-effect, accessory), Shackles of War (Prevents anyone from fleeing battles, accessory),

Lock & Chain (prevents items in the inventory from getting stolen; accessory)

Spell Items:

Garnet (

Earth

), Aquamarine (

Water

), Topaz (

Lightning

), Ruby (

Fire

), Scroll of Confusion

Consumables:

6 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, Tonic, Grand Tonic, 3 Ether Cores, Milk (restores 15 health and 15 ether upon consumption), 5 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, 2 Meads, Smelling Salts, Titan Heart (Grants encouraged- and inspired-effects when consumed), 4 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 2 Smoke Bombs, 3 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 8 Water Bombs, 3 Dirt Bombs, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs,

Tools:

Bedroll, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass

Summons:

Earthen Shield (Garnet), Emerald the Rockling (Ruby), Chidoris Obelisk (Topaz), B.A.S.H. (Aquamarine)

Decamon Deck:

Shy Shell (Aquatic 2), Demon Ray (Aquatic 3), Sahuagin (Aquatic 5), Will-o'-the-Wisp (Fiery 1), Barghest (Electric 2), Automaton (Electric 5), Vampire Bat (Flying 3), Specter (Icy 2), White Widow (Icy 3), Golden Scorpion (Luminous 2),

Toxic Toad (Plant 1), Mandragora (Plant 2), Tangleweed (Plant 3),

Scarab (Rock 1), Mud Frog (Rock 2)

Throlar Wineghilm (Lord Duvors)

135 year old male dwarven Knight

Level 12

Power:

12

Defense:

0

Health:

21/21

(10+11)

Gold:

520

Equipment:

Mopagsaber (WP:12,

ice

elemental longsword), Poncanis Shield (SP 5, immunity to

ice

) Crow Helmet (SP:1, flying enemies do not deal free hits to the wearer, suitable for knights and dragoons; headwear), Lion’s Plate (Max. Health +5, Power +1, immune to weakened; suitable to barbarians and knights only; bodywear)

Inventory:

Mace and Chain (WP 3, mace), Elven Sword (WP 5, longsword), Elven Shield (SP 3, All elves in the party gain an equal amount of SP so long as the wielder is standing), Armor of the Draugr (Max Health +2, bodywear), Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Mulled Wine, Hint Coin

,

Bedroll, Skeleton Decoy, Bone

Decamon Deck:

2x Magic Carp (Aquatic 1), Volt Ant (Electric 1), Tweetybird (Flying 1), Ursa Minor (Ethereal 1)

Walbartan

(NPC, controlled by K-Nut)

45 years old female pongcanis Druid

Level 43 2/5

Power:

50

(43+7)

Defense:

3

Health:

60/60

(9+42+7+2)

Ether:

42/49

(5+42+1+1)

Gold:

204

Equipment:

Oaken Mace (WP:7,

wood

-elemental mace), Crinkah Tribal Armor (SP:3, Max. Health +2, Max. Ether +1; suitable to pongcanae only; bodywear)

Inventory:

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

Orokai

(NPC, controlled by K-Nut)

27 years old male "greenskin" Hunter

Level 45

*Natural Respite*

*Favors Humanoids*

Power:

57

(45+12)

Defense:

10

Health:

58/58

(8+44+6)

Gold:

52

Equipment:

Simurgh Wingblade (WP:12, cannot be used with a shield; greatsword), Mythril Mail (SP:10; suitable to knights and barbarians only; bodywear)

Inventory:

Mead, Mulled Wine

[Pyrovisionary]

"Right then. I needs me some potions, then some liquor. I'm off to the shoppe. "

[Jebediahs]

"I could also use some supplies." Nur turns to walk towards the Dream Shoppe.

[K-Nut]

Althior chuckles as his companions. All of them were as excited as schoolchildren. "Very well then," He follows Nur and Sarge to the Shoppe as well.

Edited June 21, 2014 by K-Nut

[Duvors]

"Well, everyone seems hellbent on the Shoppe, I might as well go myself."

[Sandy]

The heroes decide to visit Unikitty's Dream Shoppe first. Inside, they are greeted by a woman wearing a pink mask resembling some hideous creature.

"Good evening, gentlemen! I am Jolene, but you can just call me Jo. Is this your first time visiting Vega and Unikitty's world-famous Dream Shoppe? Then allow me to explain how things work around here."

~*Shopping at Unikitty's Dream Shoppe*~

Unikitty is hell-bent on making all your dreams come true! In this shoppe, you can order any consumable item that exists in the world, as many as you like. The clerk will then announce the price of your purchase(s), and you can either pay it or opt out. Neat, huh?

[Khorne]

"And our final stop is Château des Coeurs. That is Charisian for 'the Castle of Hearts'. There you can indulge in carnal delights with me or one of my many sisters and brothers." Periwinkle winked at Eric. "Our own Queen of Hearts, Glimda La Rouge, makes sure you will get your money's worth of enjoyment."

The escort took the party back to where they started from.

"That concludes our tour. If you want a private tour later, you can catch me at the Château. I have to warn you, the fee is not going to be just 10 gold then. Have a wonderful time at the City of Sin!"

She blows the party a kiss as she sashays away.

Eric was enthralled by what Vega had to offer andeven more so by the carnal delights Periwinkle promised at the Castle of Hearts. Inside he laughed. If the harlot made a lot more than 10 gold the Castle, then surely she could've lived without being paid the 10 gold by Throlar. It looked like the dwarf got bamboozled out of his money. Eric was glad he hadn't opened his coinpurse, yet.

The Nord grinned when Periwinkle winked at him. "I might take you up on that offer, you silver-tongued devil, you".

"I have to ask, have I died and gone to Helvetia?"

"You need to earn a place in Helvetia, you don't just get there by dying. I haven't seen much that'd allow your stay there," the Nord crudely remarked.