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[Sisco]

Jess grinned and nodded furiously, about to pocket her gold, when a rare moment of generosity struck her...
"More than acceptable...  Take 25 gold for yourself, Docken.  You did work, too."

[Brickdoctor]

"I was compensating for the fact that I took the Lover's Locket, and have already gotten two artifacts from this quest."

[Sisco]

"This is true.  I'll just pocket the gold then. "

[Jebediahs]

"Thank you." Nur looked down at the lamp. "You're not coming out until I learn to harness the power of jinns indefinitely." He noticed his rocky arm. "One problem at a time..."

[Waterbrick Down]

The Party:

Bartholomew Docken, Level 21.66 Warden (Brick Doctor) *Party Leader* *Scary*
Power: 30
Health: 40/40
Defense: 15
Gold: 26 (50 Gold loaned to Arthur Justus Regulus VII [Flipz])
Inventory: Briar Bow (WP: 9; Wood Elemental), Mockthril Longbow (WP: 5), Mythril Shield (SP: 15), Dread Hat (enemies lower than half of wearer's Level won't attack directly), Bedroll, Mead, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Potions (5), Grand Potion (1), Soma (1), White Marksman's Hat (1/6 Assassination versus Flying Monsters), Lover's Locket (Enamored Immunity)


Haldor Skovgaard, Level 18.5 Shaman (Scorpiox)
Power: 31
Health: 35/35
Ether: 17/25
Gold: 112
Inventory: Heavy Metal Rod (WP:12), Lesser Ethereal Cloak (SP:+1, +3 Ether), Paper Doll (Hexed immunity)
Spike Coller (+1 power), Diamond of Thoric (Light Elemental), Frying Pan (WP:1+1 health), Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion (x2), Remedy, Tonic, Mead, Venom, and a fur-lined Bedroll, Scroll of Blindness, Bear Claw Gloves (WP:7, SP:2, non-upgradable SP), Emerald Lamp of Summoning


Jess Islanti, Level 19 Assassin (Sisco)
Power: 30 (+2)
Health: 30/30(+1)
Gold: 416
Inventory: Blohdhurm (WP: 9)(Fire elemental, Permanently Poisoned), Mercutio's Dagger of Mugging (WP:5, Mug Ability +5), 2 Venoms, Mead, 1 Remedy, Sword of the Vampir (WP: 17)(User is Jinxed)


Lord Lawrence Boomingham, Level 18 Paladin (Zepher)
Power: 30 (+4)
Health: 22/40 (+2)
Ether: 12/12 (-6)
Gold: 0 (Owes 50 to Jess, 20 to Nur, and 105 to Bartholomew)
Inventory: King of the Desert (Longsword) (WP: 9, Fire Darkness), Frozen Saber (WP: 9, stunned effect, Light), Shaduex Shield (SP: 5), Thorny Diadem (+3 to power, but -6 to maximum health) 1 Potions, Bedroll, 5 Bones, 2 Holy bombs, 2 Meads, 1 Phoenix essence, Pick-axe, 1 Jo-no Tree seed, 1 Venom, 1 Grand Tonic, Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Dress Uniform (User is encouraged for the 1st round of battle), Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (+4 to Power, -6 to Ether)


En Sabah Nur, Level 18 Sorcerer (Jebediahs) *Lucky*
Power: 29
Health: 27/27 (25+1)
Ether: 10/22
Gold: 698  
Inventory: Stealth Dagger (WP: 12), Helmet (+1 HP), Garnet Gem (Earth), Aquamarine (Water), En, Sabah, Nur (Shurikens 3/3, WP: 5), 3 Potions, 2 Grand Tonics, 2 Phoenix Essence, 2 Remedies, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Sangriste Dagger (WP: 5), Loaded Die (Lucky effect), 1 Venom, Traveler's Cloak (SP: 1), Garnet Lamp of Summoning

With the spoils divided the Party is joined by Szalinski who comes rushing back in.

"By Ennoc's slippers what in the world is going on here?! What has happened to the transmogrifier, is that Belthazar? Heroes tell me there is some justification for why my fellow collaborator lies dead in a pool of blood and why this entire structure is almost on the brink of collapse?"

[Zepher]

"Well, Szalinski, it turns out that Bluehood had less than honorable intentions with that machine of your's.  He had it built for nefarious purposes, and, well, you can see that we've kind of closed down that option for him, so that's really it, I guess.  I don't know if you want to risk rebuilding that machine or not.  I can't pretend to know how it works, but if someone comes along who isn't Bluehood and actually wants to use the machine for it's true purpose, it might be helpful to have around.  I'll let you make that call, isn't my place.  My job today was to stop Bluehood, and I did."

[Waterbrick Down]

"Oh dear Bluehood, I did truly believe we were going to change the world for the better but it would appear that it was not to be so. I thank you for doing what you thought best sir knight and I know I can always trust that Heroica's intentions are always honorable. I'll try and salvage what I can from the wreckage, but it looks like it will have to take its place next to the old Microfigunater 7267. In the meantime, I was instructed by Sir Festivus who organized the original expo to make sure you received your payment, 1250 Gold altogether. I'll let you divvy that up however you folks wish. I'm sorry to have to leave you so soon but the wife back home doesn't know I'm out of my bed and would throw a fit that would make a Yeti run away in fright if she found out and I don't want her waking up Ameli and the children at this time of night. Thank you again for being here to support the project and for spending the time to help out the Town watch. I can't imagine what would have happened if it had been left up to those buffoons on their own."

With that the gnome departed into the night, leaving the heroes to find their way back to the hall, in the company of eachother and their thoughts of all that happened in the past few days.

QUEST 28 IS SUCCESSFUL!

QM Note: Brickdoctor, go ahead and divide the gold once you reach the hall. Scorpiox I know Haldor is eager to hear more news of Ameli but I'll let Jeb add a post script to this quest if he wishes as I feel he would be better suited for such a task concerning Szalinski. The rest of you are free to make any final statements to Szalinski as he exits but the quest is now complete. Feel free to ensure your stats are correct in the post two prior to this one and leave any feedback you want in the QM Lounge, also make a note there if you're alright with me posting all of the Side Quests that your charcters were involved with. Thank you all for playing, it's been a blast being your QM these exactly 3 past months.

Edited by Waterbrick Down, 12 July 2012 - 07:20 AM.

[Scorpiox]

"Thank you Mister Szalinski, it is once again an honour to have served you. I am glad that I was here to help when it all happened, and now I hope that I have done more to repay the deep debt that I owe you. How are you keeping sir? I pray that your family remain safe and that your daughter will not fret or care over me any longer. I just wish to move on. Thank you again sir."

Haldor forced a smile. It was all done now, and they had managed to overcome opposition and triumph again. But much was still left undone. As he turned, his eyes briefly locked with those of Jess. The Nord's insides seemed to wrench as he thought of all that had passed in the time of their quest. The dark heart of Eubric was vastly different than anyone knew, but Haldor knew that at least one force set to change had been vanquished. But the Norseman knew that his love was the final casulty of their battle, and he hoped to the gods that it could be mended.

Thanks for the exciting and brilliant quest WBD!

Edited by Scorpiox, 12 July 2012 - 04:07 PM.

[Sisco]

Jess nodded at Szalinski, then began to trudge back to the hall.  She paused as she caught Haldor's eye.
"Talk to me...  Talk to me when we get to the hall."
Jess then turned and kept walking back to Heroica Hall, her mind a tumult of thoughts and emotions.

[Zepher]

Boomingham licked his lips and then smacked them together a few times.  He winks at Nur and Docken.

"That was fun.  Perhaps we'll do it again some time.  I feel like for the first time since I've joined Heroica, I actually accomplished something worth my time."

Boomingham looks around once more, his eyes suddenly vacant.

"I've got a problem with acting rashly from time to time, especially when provoked.  Maybe he was trying to harp on that.  I feel like the little guy isn't gone for good."  Boomingham chews on the inside of his cheek and sighs deeply.  "Well, best thing to do is keep going.  Maybe I'll offend him so much that he'll be forced to come back.  I sure could use him around.  I'm afraid if I can't yell at him, I'll start yelling at people I like."  Boomingham chuckles half-heartedly, then his eyes begin to twinkle again and he pulls a smile onto his face.  

"Drinks, when we're arrived back at the hall, Nur and Docken?  I owe you both money anyway, you'll be forced to visit me.  Besides, looks at this point like Haldor might need some brotherly comforting."

[Jebediahs]

OoC: Sorry I'm late but it's still the 12th here, maintaining the 3 month finish. Ty for quest!

"Aye, I could use a drink. I've been wanting to try a drink the townspeople keep mentioning. I believe it is called, 'hot cocoa'."

Moranis Szalinski was well on his way to his destination when he realized he had forgotten his house key. "Clumsy minded fool ye are, Moranis! I believe you left your notes as well in all the confusion. Must make haste!" His little legs moved as fast as they could back towards the place where his depraved colleague fell to the Heroes of Heroica.

The little inventor turned a bend and ran into a familiar looking shirtless barbarian. He fell to the ground and recovered his spectacles as the mighty shaman peered over him. The gnome's mustache, beard, and nose wriggled as he adjusted his lenses. "Oh it's you again. Thank you for the assistance." Szalinski squinted. "Say, why do you look so familiar to me? Have I worked with you before? I see and work with so many investors, mercenaries, magicians and the like."

He frowned for a moment. "You aren't one of those boys who has dated my daughter, eh?" He slapped the left side of Haldor's thigh as he couldn't reach the man's shoulder. "Hah! S'all right if ye are me boy. I'm an enlightened man. I can handle it. Besides, Ameli's focus is all about a minstrel named Bustin Jieber these days. *sigh* Aw well, thanks again." Szalinski once again headed off, mumbling to himself. "Fine strapping lad, that one."

[Scorpiox]

"Yeah, something like that. Tell Ameli that Haldor still regrets. My best wishes to your family sir."

He turned to leave, back to the hall with his friends it would be.