Heroica RPG - Quest #157: Staking the Flag

[Waterbrick Down]

1 hour ago, UsernameMDM said:

"I believe he used the word 'circle'.  If the ship's instruments detected the magical energy, is there a way to track them?  I believe it would be in this expedition's best interests to take care of those three before we are done."

"Detected is an unfit word, the instruments went haywire with the surge, the automatons themselves shorted out for a few brief seconds even. Whatever teleported, it must have been fairly large."

[UsernameMDM]

1 minute ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"Detected is an unfit word, the instruments went haywire with the surge, the automatons themselves shorted out for a few brief seconds even. Whatever teleported, it must have been fairly large."

"It was the bottom floor to the building we were in."

[Duvors]

10 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"You are too modest Zrolar. I am well acquainted wiz ze immortality zose in your organization are granted wiz. For now ze balance is at least kept, by ozers of your Hall siding wiz ze Alliance. But zink what would happen if zat balance were to shift..."

"It's not modesty, it's fact. Do you have any idea what it felt like? Lying there, almost dead, unable to speak or think or move, utterly consumed by pain? I still have nightmares about it sometimes, black, empty nightmares where I wake up screaming at the end. It's not something I like to think about."

[samurai-turtle]

12 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

Giocanda shuffles her feet.

"That wouldn't be my division."

After a good couple hours of practice Ezeran finds he is able to FORECAST Breezy and Hot weather.

"We will continue your training after further rest."

As he seemingly looks randomly at the airship. Of course not, of course not my lady. 

At some point Germ starts to watch Ezeran and the "weather mage". Then Germ asked. What do you think about this "skill". Holding his hand out in a curve barely making a "ball of wind". Then using both hands one on top of the other with space in between them trying to make the "ball of wind" stronger. Aaaarrggg, Tonka it. It is still not working, it is like I got a "mental block". You have any idea what is going on? 

[MysticModulus]

13 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

 

"Emeraldo you ssssay? I heard tell of a weather mage in that area, had a ssssingular fondnessssss for monssssoonssss, or maybe it wassss earthquakessss, I can't sssseem to recall."

The weather mage crosses her arms.


"Well it matterssss little now I ssssuposssse. Now how about we teach you a little weather wizardry?"

After a good couple hours of practice Ezeran finds he is able to FORECAST Breezy and Hot weather.


"We will continue your training after further rest."

 

"Your memory serves you right, he specialised in seismic forecasts. That's what made him so popular in some of the dwarven kingdoms, he probably saved a lot of dwarven miners from being trapped in earthquakes during his career. I remember when he showed me lava for the first time. I was completly perplexed!"

Touching thereby unknown realms Ezerans being was crackling with new sensations as the training begun. He could feel some of the distant clouds and breezes as small insects nibbling at his outstretched consciousness. Afterwards he was parched, both the sorcerer and the symbionts lips dried out.

"That was... a remarkable experience! Thank you!"

[Waterbrick Down]

16 hours ago, UsernameMDM said:

"It was the bottom floor to the building we were in."

Gioconda's eyes widen.

"An entire building?! Yep that would do it. That is some very strong magic to transport something of that size. We'd better report that when we get back."

14 hours ago, Lord Duvors said:

"It's not modesty, it's fact. Do you have any idea what it felt like? Lying there, almost dead, unable to speak or think or move, utterly consumed by pain? I still have nightmares about it sometimes, black, empty nightmares where I wake up screaming at the end. It's not something I like to think about."

"I have been left for dead before actually... by your very organization. I don't begrudge you, zough, just realize ze gift zat has been given you."

12 hours ago, samuraiturtle said:

As he seemingly looks randomly at the airship. Of course not, of course not my lady. 

At some point Germ starts to watch Ezeran and the "weather mage". Then Germ asked. What do you think about this "skill". Holding his hand out in a curve barely making a "ball of wind". Then using both hands one on top of the other with space in between them trying to make the "ball of wind" stronger. Aaaarrggg, Tonka it. It is still not working, it is like I got a "mental block". You have any idea what is going on? 

The wizard watches Germ intently.

"While you have ssssome of the motionssss right, you ssstill missssssss the energy to empower your sssspell. You sssseem to have no connection to the Ether."

11 hours ago, MysticModulus said:

"Your memory serves you right, he specialised in seismic forecasts. That's what made him so popular in some of the dwarven kingdoms, he probably saved a lot of dwarven miners from being trapped in earthquakes during his career. I remember when he showed me lava for the first time. I was completly perplexed!"

Touching thereby unknown realms Ezerans being was crackling with new sensations as the training begun. He could feel some of the distant clouds and breezes as small insects nibbling at his outstretched consciousness. Afterwards he was parched, both the sorcerer and the symbionts lips dried out.

"That was... a remarkable experience! Thank you!"

"You are welcome, we may make a weather mage of you yet."

[samurai-turtle]

49 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said:

The wizard watches Germ intently.

"While you have ssssome of the motionssss right, you ssstill missssssss the energy to empower your sssspell. You sssseem to have no connection to the Ether."

But the question is why? I use be able to do this suff all day long. (OK, not all day. But you get the picture). Maybe if I tried a fireball. Then holding out his hand flat. And aiming it out over the ship. But the fireball just fizzled out in a puff of smoke. What is going on? He said to himself with a little bit of growling.  

[Duvors]

11 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"I have been left for dead before actually... by your very organization. I don't begrudge you, zough, just realize ze gift zat has been given you."

"I... didn't know that. Will you tell me more?"

[Waterbrick Down]

22 hours ago, samuraiturtle said:

But the question is why? I use be able to do this suff all day long. (OK, not all day. But you get the picture). Maybe if I tried a fireball. Then holding out his hand flat. And aiming it out over the ship. But the fireball just fizzled out in a puff of smoke. What is going on? He said to himself with a little bit of growling.  

"Perhapssss you were able to exercisssse thissss magic upon another plane of exisssstence? I would assssssssume from your appearance that you do not originate from thissss mortal plane, correct?" 

12 hours ago, Lord Duvors said:

"I... didn't know that. Will you tell me more?"

"It was several years ago. A Party of adventurers had broken into my fazer's warehouse, after confronting zem wiz a few of my guards zings did not go well. I managed to pull zrough as aid quickly arrived on ze scene."

As the day continues the outline the coast of Xu appears upon the horizon. As the Destiny's Bounty draws nearer to land, the Party spots a pillar of smoke rising from the beach that they are heading towards. Soon a raging inferno of a forest comes into view just ahead.


"Um, so our landing spot is kind of on fire at the moment!"

[samurai-turtle]

1 hour ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"Perhapssss you were able to exercisssse thissss magic upon another plane of exisssstence? I would assssssssume from your appearance that you do not originate from thissss mortal plane, correct?" 

As the day continues the outline the coast of Xu appears upon the horizon. As the Destiny's Bounty draws nearer to land, the Party spots a pillar of smoke rising from the beach that they are heading towards. Soon a raging inferno of a forest comes into view just ahead.

"Um, so our landing spot is kind of on fire at the moment!"

Yes, I am from a far a way place. I'm not sure what you might call it. It could be another "plane" of existence or even from one of those points of light in the night sky. I am not even sure, but I get the feeling something is blocking or restricting the flow of energy to my "systems". 

Does someone have a way to get a better look? Maybe our "Weather Mage" could make it rain, that should make things easier. 

Thinking about it, it would be wise to put the Black Knights Armor back on since it has ruby installed. Then take out his Magnifying Glass to get a look around for any sort of clue to the fire. 

[Waterbrick Down]

On 4/5/2017 at 2:32 AM, samuraiturtle said:

Thinking about it, it would be wise to put the Black Knights Armor back on since it has ruby installed. Then take out his Magnifying Glass to get a look around for any sort of clue to the fire. 

Germ pulls out his Magnifying Glass, but finds that a Telescope would be much more helpful in examining the fire from a distance.


The Demon Germ (Samurai Turtle) 
??? years old ; Half Demon; Male Black Knight 
Level 21 *Immune to Stunned* *Absorbs Ice*
Power Bonus: 4
Defense: 19
Health: 38/38
Gold: 1276
Equipment: Spesialian Helmet (SP:2, SP:4 if wearer’s Star Elf, Health +2, Power +2, Suitable for anyone; headwear), Black Knight's Armor (SP:4; Protects from Stunned-effects; immune to Fire/Ruby; suitable for Black Knights; bodywear), Obsidian Scimitar (WP:20; Darkness-elemental; longsword), Electro Gear (Adds lightning-element to physical attacks and protects from lightning-elemental damage, accessory), Crested Shield (SP: 13)
Inventory:
Weapons - Sword-Fish (WP 8, WP doubles if target has been attacked by Spear-Fish or Flail-Fish, Longsword), 2x Kobold Sharp Wings (WP:8; Deals Bleeding 1; throwing weapon),Unicorn’s Horn (WP:8, healing becomes nurturing, removing negative effects as well; Diamond/Light-elemental staff), Dwarven Portable Catapult (WP:10; Double Damage to Enemies Visibly Larger than the User; Throwing Weapon), Ignis Blade (WP:5, Fire-elemental, ignores SP of foes weak to Fire, (Beasts, Icey, and Plants) gems cannot be merged into or removed from the weapon; great-sword), borrowed from Vindsval (Asphalt), Gaia Blade (WP:5, Wood-elemental, ignores SP foes weak to Wood,(aquatic and Rock) gems cannot be merged into or removed from the weapon; great-sword), borrowed from Vindsval (Asphalt), Red Shield (SP:8; shield), Brilliant Dagger (WP: 10, 1/3 chance to Blind), Winter Shield (SP:10; absorb Ice but takes double damage from Fire; shield),
Artifacts -  Demon Wings (Take To The Skies dealsDarkness-elemental damage and Hexed instead of Wind-elemental damage and Stunned; backwear, suitable to The Demon Germ only), Sterile Gloves (Protects from Poisoned- and Bleeding- effects; handwear), Shadow Cloak (SP:1, immune to Darkness/Amethyst & Emerald/Wood; backwear), Unholy Armor
Gems / Scrolls - Scroll of Blindness (Enables casting the blinded-effect to the target, making them unable to use a physical attack for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether.),
Consumables - Smoke Bomb (x3), Level-Up Mushroom, Bone (x6), Deadly Venom (x3), Remedy (x4), Smelling Salts, Human Repellent (Makes the user impervious to direct attacks from humanoid enemies during one battle unless he is the last hero standing; consumable.), Potion (x7), Venom (x3), Mead x2, Grand Potion (x4), Nostrum
Tools - Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, Crescent Seal (+2 Power, +1 Free item usage during the first round of combat)
Other - 2 Gold Ring (worth 15 gold, or can be given to someone else to make them Enamored with the giver), Gold Bar (A bar of gold. Value: 50 gold) loaned to Vindsval (Asphalt)

[UsernameMDM]

7 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

As the day continues the outline the coast of Xu appears upon the horizon. As the Destiny's Bounty draws nearer to land, the Party spots a pillar of smoke rising from the beach that they are heading towards. Soon a raging inferno of a forest comes into view just ahead.


"Um, so our landing spot is kind of on fire at the moment!"

Hoke looks at the fire through his telescope. Hoke doesn't have a telescope.

"Anyone have a telescope? Weather mages, it might be time to get ready to forecast some wet weather.  Let us see what is going on first."

Edited April 5, 2017 by UsernameMDM

[Duvors]

Throlar equips his Weathered Shield, his Conterstrike Gloves, and his Greaves of the Wolf in place of his current equipment.

[Alfadas]

Torald checks his equipment, ready for anything. 

[samurai-turtle]

3 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

Germ pulls out his Magnifying Glass, but finds that a Telescope would be much more helpful in examining the fire from a distance.

 

3 hours ago, UsernameMDM said:

"Anyone have a telescope? Weather mages, it might be time to get ready to forecast some wet weather.  Let us see what is going on first."

The only thing I have is a Magnifying Glass. But shouldn't there be a Telescope on board some where? I mean we are on an airship it would be handy. 

OoC:

I believe on the last page, I Equipped the "Crested Shield" over the "Winter Shield".

 

[MysticModulus]

Ezeran equips his sedge hat instead of his sterile gloves and then equips his new Ooze wand.

"Let's see what's cookimg down there..." The symbiont smiles at the joke.

[Waterbrick Down]

On 4/5/2017 at 8:52 AM, UsernameMDM said:

Weather mages, it might be time to get ready to forecast some wet weather.  Let us see what is going on first."

"A fire of that ssssize will take ssssome time to gather the energy to put out, give me time."

Umbra rolls her eyes as she looks around watching the Party adjust their equipment.

"What helpful firefighters you all are."

The marauder removes a spyglass from her coat handing it to Hoke. Looking through the glass, the Paragon watches as a swampy beach filled with rice paddies burns brightly. On the ground several turtle-like figures can be seen rushing about on the beach.


"Well, what's our plan?"

The Party

Ezeran Yavarr (MysticModulus)
42 year old male human Sorcerer
Level 21.33 *Immune to Wood and Fire, Sealed and Blindness* *Enemies that hit Ezeran become slowed*
Power Bonus: 3 (+2 spellpower)
Defense: 5
Health: 35/35
Ether: 29/29
Gold: 273
Equipment: Ooze Wand (WP: 10, 1/3 chance to Slow), Sneezing Demon (SP:2; enemies that hit the wearer become slowed; immunity to wood, fire  and blindness, suitable to Ezeran only; bodywear), Etherium Pauldrons (SP:3, immune to sealed; backwear), Sedge hat (Max. Ether +4; headwear)
Inventory:
Weapons - Trickster’s Baubel (WP:6, each hit causes one random effect: stunned, poisoned by 1, asleep, blinded, sealed or confused; wand), Unicorn’s Horn (WP:8, healing becomes nurturing, removing negative effects as well; Diamond/Light-elemental staff), Ancient Sapphamber Staff (WP:8, doubled against Ancient enemies, staff) 
Artifacts - Hood of the Elementalist (SP:1, *Absorbs darkness*; headwear, suitable to anyone),  Pointy Hat, Mage's Muffler, Bad Luck Charm, Sterile Gloves (Immune to poisoned and bleeding, handwear, suitable for anyone)
Gems - Emerald (Wood), Ruby (Fire), Diamond (Light),  Sapphire (wind), Ruby (Fire), Etherial Sapphire (Sealed+Wind), Emerald (Wood), Etherial Aquamarine (Confusion+Water), Topaz (Lightning), Etherial Garnet (Slowed+Earth), Etherial Topaz (Lighting+Stunned), Opal (Ice)
Consumables - 5x grand potions, 5x grand tonics, 3x Remedy, 2x smelling salts, ether core, 2x nostrums, smoke bomb, myrrh, venom, Mulled Wine, Pickled Mushroom, Soma
Tools - Crescent Seal  (+2 Power, +1 Free item usage during the first round of battle), Bedroll, Shovel


Throlar Wineghilm *Nimble*
137 year old male Dwarven Warden. 
Level: 19
Power Bonus: 0
Defense: 20
Health: 37/37
Gold: 110
Equipment: Mopagsaber (WP: 12; Ice elemental; longsword), Counterstrike Gloves (If the wearer is damaged by a free hit, they counter with strength equal to their level; handwear), Greaves of the Wolf (SP: 5; Wearer is Nimble; footwear), Weathered Shield (SP: 15)
Inventory:
Weapons - Huntsman's Bow (WP: 7; damages undead; bow), Elven Sword (WP: 5, longsword), Miracle Lance (A white spear crafted in the likeness of an ancient dragon; WP: 10; doubled against Ancient enemies; lance), Blackstone Club (WP: 30; Earth and darkness elemental; club), Dwarven Portable Catapult (WP:10; Double Damage to Enemies Visibly Larger than the User; Throwing Weapon), Fellcrest Hand Axe (WP: 8; deals bleeding 5 on successful hits; throwing weapon), Sundering Longsword (WP: 10, 1/3 chance to deal Fragile),
Artifacts -  Quiver of Homing Arrows (Rolls of AIM become HIT; can only be used with a bow or a crossbow; backwear), Lion's Plate (Max health +5, Power +1; wearer is immune to weakened; suitable for knights and barbarians; body wear), Shield of Invisibility (SP: 0; the user is immune to free hits until they are the last hero standing), Amulet of Elven Loyalty (Wearer can use anything suitable for elves and is considered a friend by all elves; the wearer also becomes encouraged if there are elves in the party; suitable to Throlar only; accessory),  Monkey Armor (SP:4, immune to earth and bound; suitable for knights, beast warriors, dragoons, skirmishers and winged warriors; body wear), Mage's Muffler, Sandman's Parasol, Elven Shield (SP: 5; Ice and darkness elemental; all elves in the party gain the same amount of SP as long as the wielder is standing), Crow Helmet (SP: 1; Flying enemies do not deal free hits to the wearer; suitable for Knights and Dragoons; headwear), Lethauros Crushers (While equipped, the wearer does double damage to Rock and Flying type enemies; suitable for anyone; footwear)
Consumables - Phoenix Essence, x2 Potion, Grand Potion, x3 Remedy, Nostrum, Soma, Hint Coin (Gives the user a hint about a puzzle or a tricky situation, Useable only once, Has no monetary value), x2 Bone, Floral Bomb, Air Bomb, Water Bomb, Baldur Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Fire Bomb, x2 Smoke Bomb,x4 Shattering Arrow (lowers enemy SP by 10 points, suitable for classes that use crossbows and bows), Grating Stone, Venom, Mulled Wine
Tools - Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass.
Other - Viper scale (worth 40 gold to some NPC's).
Decamon Deck - Magic Carp (Aquatic 1), Volt Ant (Electric 1), Will-o'-the-Wisp (Fiery 1), Tweetybird (Flying 1), Toxic Toad (Plant 1), Ursa Minor (Eithereal 1), Specter (Dark 2), Dryad (Plant 6)

[samurai-turtle]

Hearing about turtle-like creatures, Germ is reminded of the last one he met and some of the things he said. 

We should find out what those "turtles" are up to. They might be some sort of "freedom fighters". 

OoC:

Shouldn't my "defense" be at 19 now.

 And my health should be full (right). Plus shouldn't Throlar & Ezeran be at full health too?

 

[UsernameMDM]

On 4/5/2017 at 10:10 PM, Waterbrick Down said:

"A fire of that ssssize will take ssssome time to gather the energy to put out, give me time."

"Good, set to it then.  Dr, bring us close and around.  I'd like to get a full look at what is going on before we land."

 

On 4/5/2017 at 10:10 PM, Waterbrick Down said:

Umbra rolls her eyes as she looks around watching the Party adjust their equipment.

"What helpful firefighters you all are."

The marauder removes a spyglass from her coat handing it to Hoke. Looking through the glass, the Paragon watches as a swampy beach filled with rice paddies burns brightly. On the ground several turtle-like figures can be seen rushing about on the beach.

"We are used to starting the fires, not putting them out, Madame," Hoke says as he looks at the turtle-like figures, to see what they are doing.

 

On 4/5/2017 at 10:10 PM, Waterbrick Down said:

"Well, what's our plan?"

"To see what's going on first.  Circle about."

[Duvors]

12 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

Umbra rolls her eyes as she looks around watching the Party adjust their equipment.

"What helpful firefighters you all are."

"I very much doubt my lone Water Bomb would do anything to stop that blaze."

[Alfadas]

14 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

Umbra rolls her eyes as she looks around watching the Party adjust their equipment.

"What helpful firefighters you all are."

 

Well, as Hoke already said, we aren't really used to putting out fires. But we are preparing to defend you and the ship, for when the mage puts the fire out and we storm the beach. 

[MysticModulus]

Ezeran looks at the beach. "That is no small fire. Do we have any equipment aboard to help us use the sea water to help us control it?"

[Waterbrick Down]

On 4/6/2017 at 9:14 AM, UsernameMDM said:

"To see what's going on first.  Circle about."

As Hoke focuses on the Kappa, Hoke notes that the figures seem to be working to put out the fires with bucket brigades and some low level spells.

On 4/6/2017 at 11:06 AM, Lord Duvors said:

"I very much doubt my lone Water Bomb would do anything to stop that blaze."

"Every bit will help. I'll check to see if we've got any in the hold to toss."

On 4/6/2017 at 0:32 PM, MysticModulus said:

Ezeran looks at the beach. "That is no small fire. Do we have any equipment aboard to help us use the sea water to help us control it?"

"No, but moving water is easier than creating it. Master Ezeran, now might be a good time to try forecasting some windy gusts. Lead the way and I will join you."

[MysticModulus]

1 hour ago, Waterbrick Down said:

As Hoke focuses on the Kappa, Hoke notes that the figures seem to be working to put out the fires with bucket brigades and some low level spells.

"Every bit will help. I'll check to see if we've got any in the hold to toss."

"No, but moving water is easier than creating it. Master Ezeran, now might be a good time to try forecasting some windy gusts. Lead the way and I will join you."

Ezeran concentrates and tries to prod the surrounding weather systems for hood gusts of wind. Finding some he tries to chanel them....

[Duvors]

11 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"Every bit will help. I'll check to see if we've got any in the hold to toss."

"Okay, if you say so..."

Throlar hurls his water bomb at the blaze with all his might.