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Heroica RPG- Quest#21: Family History

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Five heroes were lead to the newly-bought residence of Ignatious and Octavian Ziegfried by the bookish Gilderoy. The chosen heroes were:

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Nyx (Played by Pandora)

Level 15 Battle Mage

Power: 21

Health: 24/24

Ether: 20/20

Gold: 27

Inventory: Dawnstar II (WP: 9), Ruby (Fire), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Sandman's Parasol, 2 Potions, Remedy, 4 Tonics, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, 4 Bones

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Sarick Lanse (Played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader*

Level 7 Mage

Power: 13

Health: 11/11

Ether: 11/11

Gold: 35

Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Opal Gem (Ice), Topaz Gem(Lightning) Potion, Tonic, Phoenix Essence

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Nerwen Calmcacil (Played by Chromeknight)

Level 6 Cleric

Power: 12

Health: 13/13

Ether: 10/10

Gold: 25

Inventory: Peace(Hammer WP:6), Wooden Staff(WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2x Tonic, Remedy, 2x Nostrum, Fire bomb, Elixir, Grand Tonic

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Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Played by Zepher)

Level 15 1/2 Paladin

Power: 24

Health: 35/35

Ether: 16/16

Gold: 75

Inventory: King of the Desert (Longsword) (WP: 9, Fire Darkness), Frozen Saber (WP: 9, stunned effect, Light) Shaduex Shield (SP: 5), 3 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Bedroll, 5 Bones, 2 Holy bombs, 2 Meads, 1 Nostrum, 1 Phoenix essence, Pick-axe, 1 Jo-no Tree seed

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Amorith Marvelo (Played by legobodgers)

Level 12 Mage

Power: 19 (18+1)

Health: 16/16

Ether: 16/16

Gold: 204

Inventory: Dual staff (WP: 8) damages 2 enemies in one hit equipped, Fang Dagger (WP: 5), opal (ice), ruby (fire), garnet (earth), diamond (light), amethyst (darkness), 7 potions, 9 tonics, 3 remedies, Phoenix Essence, 1 elixir, 3 nostrums, 3 mead, holy bomb, ice bomb, smoke bomb, shovel, bedroll, 3 bones jo-no tree seed

The heroes arrived at the brothers' manor, and were led to a quite empty room with a bookshelf and a boat.

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The heroes then turn to meet Ignatious and Octavian Ziegfried.

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"You must be the heroes that we sent for," the man in blue began. "I'm Ignatious, and this is my brother, Octavian."

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"H'lo."

The brothers then were quiet as they waited for the heroes to introduce themselves.

How will the heroes respond?

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Boomingham steps forward and gives a small, smart salute, very restrained, very clean. "The name is Boomingham. I am a Paladin." He steps back into line and stands with a straight face. Barty hovers nervously on his shoulder.

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Sarick slithered forward and said, "I am Sarick Lanse and it is a pleasure to be here. We have come from the hall to guard your persons. Will we be guarding the two of you? Can you tell usss more about the family history you are searching for?"

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Ignatious regarded Sarick, then smiled.

"I suppose that an explanation is in order. Mine and Octavian's father was Zander Ziegfried. Our mother was Deborah Porthiar. She died when Octavian was born. They had to cut him out of her stomach... I was 2 years old. Our father was consumed with grief for the rest of his life, and Octavian and I were left to fend for ourselves while our dear old Da rotted in his room."

"Years passed. Da died when we were 15. Octavian and I were both surprised that he had lasted that long."

"More years passed. We heard of a quest from Heroica involving the musty tomb of a 'Crozen Porthiar'. Our interest was immediately piqued. We went to Erin Hinkwell's residence, and asked a few questions. He said that he'd bought the place from John Porthiar. Unfortunately, Erin fell off the tower you saw when you first came before he could elaborate. But curiously, he left this manor to us before he fell. Odd, isn't it?"

"That's were you come in. We believe that the Porthiars lived and breathed in this manor, and spent some time in this room. We've pinpointed a few years through hours of exhausting research. Gilderoy is going to send us back in time. Octavian, in his quiet brilliance, found a book with a spell for time travel. I tested it out. Someone has to stay behind to keep a link to the present and keep the spell going while he sends a person or group of people to the past. Gilderoy will be that anchor, so to speak. The spell in a book up on that bookshelf. Gilderoy, fetch it, will you?"

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"Yes, sir."

While Gilderoy goes to get the book, Ignatious goes on to say that Octavian, though a Ziegfried, was trained as a Barbarian. Idle chat follows.

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"Ah, here it is sir."

Gilderoy retrieves the book, and begins to bring it down.

All of a sudden, a dark figure appears and stabs Gilderoy in the back!

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The book drops to the ground at the Party's feet as the assassin slowly drops Gilderoy's corpse off of his sword. The assassin turns around and takes a good look at the stunned heroes.

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Before the heroes can gather their wits, there is a flash of light, and the assassin is gone.

Once the shock has worn off, Ignatious turns to talk to the heroes.

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"Well... Needless to say, that was not good. Now I'll have to stay behind to anchor you to the present. And the presence of an assassin could mean any manner of things. I want one hero to stay behind with me to protect me while I'm casting the spell. It'll most likely be boring work, but someone has to do it. I'll let you discuss amongst yourselves who that person will be."

Ignatious and Octavian wait patiently for the party to make the decision, eyeing the corpse of Gilderoy laying up the stairs.

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Hello, my name is Amorith Marvelo, I am a mage.

Amorith whispers to Boomingham "Thats, not good."

OOC: I did some last minute shopping before we left, I have it in my sig.

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Boomingham hisses to Marvelo. "I didn't want to come. The little pip-squeak on my shoulder signed me up and he refuses to explain why."

"He told me not to talk," explains Barty to Marvelo, but is silenced by a look from Boomingham.

"These are the types of mages I do not like and do not trust. I refuse to be left behind with one of them. If our party is going back in time I must be there to protect them. Communicate this to the others. Until we are out of range of-"

Boomingham suddenly stops speaking. Mid-sentence his face falls drastically and his eyes water up. He stands extremely rigidly. Strange gulping noises begin. Barty whizzes around his face, flashing small bursts of light, but Boomingham does not respond. Clearly his mind is on something. He snaps out of it very suddenly by swatting Barty to the floor. His voice is still a whisper, but it is now a hiss of anger and disgust. He addresses Barty first.

"I hope that you are not as intelligent as you appear." Barty cowers on the floor, not responding. Boomingham turns to Marvelo. "I am not staying back. I am seeing how this spell works." He raises his voice and opens it up to the other party members. "I will not remain here. Whoever does doesn't matter to me as long as it is not me." Boomingham then closes his eyes, clears his throat, and shuffles off. Barty hovers slightly off the ground and follows after him, not raising to his shoulder.

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Nerwen joined the group for the trip out to the manor. Since the trip was so brief she did not get much chance for conversation. but she was aware of the tension between herself and the naga. She caught the elven mage glancing her way several times but couldn't yet discern his intent. As for the other two party members, the young girl carried herself with an air of confidence and purposefulness that Nerwen found slightly intimidating. An uncomfortable feeling indeed given she seemed better than two centuries younger. The last hero, a bulky paladin hummed snatches of an old tune under his breath. A song Nerwen had not heard for a long time. It jogged a memory, but recalling it would have to wait for her next meditation.

The discussion by the brothers illuminated more of what was required, but the sudden appearance of the assassin was shocking. More so since Nerwen had been reading a book during her spare time at the hall that feature just such black clad killers. They struck only at night, but this one boldly acted in the day.

Now she waited for the other heroes to respond to Ignatious' request for a bodyguard, and Sarick's choice.

Stats all good!

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Sarick was stunned by the swift entrance, kill, and exit of the assassin. "Ignatious, have you seen that assassin before? Do you have anyone who hasss threatened you recently? Also, how will you know when to return us to the present?" Sarick turns back to the group. "The assassin was quick to enter and kill. I feel we should have someone strong and equally skilled to stay behind to guard Ignatious. I will be traveling to the past. How do the other members feel?"

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"I've never seen that assassin in my life, and I have few enemies. As for knowing when to return... Octavian and I are very close. We've depended on each other for more than 25 years. As such, we've developed a way to send mental messages to each other, regardless of distance. We've discovered that in our testing of the time travel spell, our system transcends time as well."

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Well, that makes 4 of us, I do not wish to stay behind either. I would like to be on the team with Boomingham as I have quested with him many times before.

Amorith looked at his party members, Nyx and Boomingham he knew and liked but the others he was not so sure of, the Naga was mysterious but it was the elf that intrigued him most. She was the first of his kind that he had seen in a hundred years. He kept glancing he way and could tell that she noticed, he wanted to talk with her but he thought that he should wait until the current crisis was over.

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Nyx gracefully curtseys before the brothers.

"Sirs, I am Nyx, a Battle Mage, and I have served your great house before. I am truly honoured to once again to be in a position to assist such a great house as the Ziegfrieds."

Straightening up again and smiling brightly, Nyx eyes the two brothers curiously. She turns and grins at her old questmates Amorith and Boomingham. Amorith, now more confident smiles back, but Boomingham is clearly irritable and distracted. Turning back to the brothers, she addresses them again.

"I must say, Sirs, that I very much doubt that the one left behind will actually be bored. I have a sinking feeling that they will be tested most severely, and I also have a sinking feeling that as one of the stronger members of the team I should perhaps volunteer. In truth, I don't want to, I want to accompany my friends, but that's not why I signed up. I signed up to do a job and I will serve you to the best of my ability.

Nice boat, by the way."

Nyx really wanted to be part of a team again, but hearing the conversation it seemed that she may well be the most likely candidate for staying behind. She kept her counsel, waiting to hear thoughts from the others.

OOC Please note my Marketplace purchase. Thanks. :sweet:

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"I must say, Sirs, that I very much doubt that the one left behind will actually be bored. I have a sinking feeling that they will be tested most severely, and I also have a sinking feeling that as one of the stronger members of the team I should perhaps volunteer. In truth, I don't want to, I want to accompany my friends, but that's not why I signed up. I signed up to do a job and I will serve you to the best of my ability."

I am also prepared to remain behind. I do not fear that the party will be left short of healing power as both Lord Boomingham and Mistress Nyx seem well equipped on that score.

Edited by Chromeknight

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I would also stay behind if it came to it. I am the third highest level party member and I have a large store of potions and tonics. I would probably be the best choice.

OOC: Even as I am typing this I am thinking that I want to roleplay Amorith meeting the first elf like him he has seen in a hundred years.default_laugh_new.gif

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Stats all good!

Noted, thanks!

OOC Please note my Marketplace purchase. Thanks. :sweet:

And edited, thank you!

Ignatious taps his foot, impatient to get started.

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"Please make a decision, heroes! Octavian's ready to get started."

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"..."

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Sarick listened to everyone's request and thought deeply about it. He did not want to think too long however in case the assassin returned again. He addressed the group.

"I wish to be transparent in my role as party leader on thisss quest and with that, here is my reasoning:

Lord Boomingham will return to the past and be our rightous shield. We will need hisss strength for whatever we face in the past.

Nerwen will return to the past and keep us healthy with her healing waves. We may sustain damage and need her to assist.

I, Sarick, will return to the past to continue leading the quest. I would volunteer myself to stay in the present but I do not believe I could withstand the damage from such an advanced killer.

Nyx and Amorith, you both eminate great power but I feel there is something different about you Nyx. You contain a power I have not felt before and I believe it will be needed to defeat the killer.

Amorith will return to the past.

Nyx will stay in the present to guard Ignatious and ensure we are not lost in the past."

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"Nyx will stay in the present to guard Ignatious and ensure we are not lost in the past."

"Uhhm, okay. So, no pressure then... :look: "

Nyx scuffs her heels and hopes to hell she isn't about to lose several fine heroes and a member of an important house in the past.

"So, Ignatious, it looks like it's you and me. :wink: Have you got any biscuits? Why don't we sit down and you can tell me all about why you think dangerous and murderous dudes are trying to kill you. Or rather more accurately now, us."

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Boomingham turns to Nyx.

"Thank you, my dearest. This is important to me. I wish you the best of luck." Boomingham embraces her and kisses her on the forehead. Before he releases her he whispers in her ear. "Be careful. I do not trust the brothers any more than I trust the assassins. You and Marvelo have proven to me not all mages are awful, but that doesn't mean there aren't awful mages. When at their worst... they can top orcs with their evils. I do not want anything to happen to you. I was originally going to stay behind... but it is not important that I go."

Boomingham lets Nyx go from his crushing embrace and turns to the brothers. "I am ready to depart. How far back are we going? How long may we remain? Is there a way to leave someone in the past permanently?"

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"Ooh, good choice. I'll be glad to enjoy the company of such a beautiful young mage. Alright, the rest of you, get in the boat. Yes, that boat; do you see another boat? Go on, get in. That's the ticket. Now the past may seem a trifle discolored. Don't worry about it. The more discolored it seems, the farther back you are. Alright, here we go!"

There is a bright flash of light as Ignatious raises his staff. The heroes and Octavian blink, and find themselves...

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"Yes dear, I am aware of your needs. But sometimes, I've just had a long day of killing bastards and slaying foul creatures, and just want some alone ti-"

The man turns and notices the heroes.

"Who the Hell are you?!"

How will the heroes respond?

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There is a bright flash of light as Ignatious raises his staff. The heroes and Octavian blink, and find themselves...

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"Yes dear, I am aware of your needs. But sometimes, I've just had a long day of killing bastards and slaying foul creatures, and just want some alone ti-"

The man turns and notices the heroes.

"Who the Hell are you?!"

How will the heroes respond?

Nerwen was a little disoriented by the sudden shift in perspective. The discolouration stung her eyes for a moment.

Now they were clearly somewhen else and rudely addressed by the strangers. But perhaps rudeness was fair, after all they had been the ones appearing...

With a flick of her head, Nerwen's hair now covered her ears, the only overt indicator of her race. She wasn't sure what attitude the two before them might have towards elves, but considered it prudent not to give any reason for offence or misunderstanding.

As for speaking to the strangers, she waited for the party leader the tag-a-long barbarian/wizard and the diplomat to speak.

Although she was growing concerned that this was the second quest that she had been thrust into with only sketchy information about their goals and expected methods.

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The quickness of the time travel was impressive. The change in coloration did not effect Sarick. In the depths of the ocean, where sunlight has difficulty penetrating, the colors changed often. He slithered out of the boat and addresses the individuals.

"I am Sarick and we are heroesss from Heroica Hall," Sarick hoped the hall was still in existence in this time period. "We have been assigned to escort Octavian Ziegfried while he conductsss his research. Please forgive our intrudence." He turned to Octavain, "Do you recognize these two?Possibly relatives? It would be best to introduce yourself."

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Octavian is somewhat taken aback, but soon steps up to speak.

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"Um... Hello. We're just... A group of time travelers, seeking to unravel the mysteries of my past... Does the name 'Porthiar' mean anything to you?"

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"Wha- Pft! Of course it means something to me! I'm Frederick Porthiar, Dragonsbane! And is my wife Crozen not a legend as well? What kind of idiot do you take me for?! Guards! Dispose of these idiots!"

PREPARE FOR BATTLE!

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Enemies:

Head Porthiar Guard

Type: Humanoid

Level: 12

Health: 80/80

Special: Reinforcements- The head guard summons another guard to battle.

Drops: Dragon Shield (SP: 6)

Porthiar Guard A

Type: Humanoid

Level: 10

Health: 50/50

Special: Deadly Arc- The guard's archaic fighting style confuses the target and deals 15 damage regardless of row.

Drops: 10 gold.

Porthiar Guard B

Type: Humanoid

Level: 10

Health: 50/50

Special: Deadly Arc- The guard's archaic fighting style confuses the target and deals 15 damage regardless of row.

Drops: 10 gold.

Porthiar Guard C

Type: Humanoid

Level: 10

Health: 50/50

Special: Deadly Arc- The guard's archaic fighting style confuses the target and deals 15 damage regardless of row.

Drops: 10 gold.

The Party:

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Sarick Lanse (Played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader*

Level 7 Mage

Power: 13

Health: 11/11

Ether: 11/11

Gold: 35

Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Opal Gem (Ice), Topaz Gem(Lightning) Potion, Tonic, Phoenix Essence

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Nerwen Calmcacil (Played by Chromeknight)

Level 6 Cleric

Power: 12

Health: 13/13

Ether: 10/10

Gold: 25

Inventory: Peace(Hammer WP:6), Wooden Staff(WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2x Tonic, Remedy, 2x Nostrum, Fire bomb, Elixir, Grand Tonic

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Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Played by Zepher)

Level 15 1/2 Paladin

Power: 24

Health: 35/35

Ether: 16/16

Gold: 75

Inventory: King of the Desert (Longsword) (WP: 9, Fire Darkness), Frozen Saber (WP: 9, stunned effect, Light) Shaduex Shield (SP: 5), 3 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Bedroll, 5 Bones, 2 Holy bombs, 2 Meads, 1 Nostrum, 1 Phoenix essence, Pick-axe, 1 Jo-no Tree seed

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Amorith Marvelo (Played by legobodgers)

Level 12 Mage

Power: 19 (18+1)

Health: 16/16

Ether: 16/16

Gold: 204

Inventory: Dual staff (WP: 8) damages 2 enemies in one hit equipped, Fang Dagger (WP: 5), opal (ice), ruby (fire), garnet (earth), diamond (light), amethyst (darkness), 7 potions, 9 tonics, 3 remedies, Phoenix Essence, 1 elixir, 3 nostrums, 3 mead, holy bomb, ice bomb, smoke bomb, shovel, bedroll, 3 bones jo-no tree seed

Party Leader, choose the order of action

All of you, choose your targets and the row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, heal or cast a magic spell, or if you want to use an item instead of attacking.

Any enemies not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone have acted.

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Sarick will attack Guard C from the back row with an ice spell.

Battle Order:

Boomingham

Amorith

Sarick

Nerwen

Nyx

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