Heroica RPG - Quest #159: An Unexpected Return - Sewers

[Waterbrick Down]

On 4/7/2018 at 1:01 AM, KotZ said:

"Damn," Kiray let out a whistle. "2000 gold? That's a bit too much for what we have. Say, is the Stealth Shadow around? He and I go a way back. If he was here, I'd love to see him, even if he couldn';t join us." Kiray then begins to hum the tune her mother taught her thatthe Stealth Shadow noticed, just in case.

Kiray kept humming the tune in her head when she heard the knocks. "A day early? Well, that's more efficient than most governments." The Warden went to the door and intimidated "Give us a second to open the door! Do you haver any idea how many locks are on this thing? We're scientists trying to protect our information from corporat espionage." She turns to the rest of the party and the scientists. "This should give us a few moments. Hopefully. If not, well, this won't be happy.|

"I believe the shadow is with Dr. Tesla in one of the other labs."

Kiray hears a gruff response on the other side.

"Open it quickly or we're breaking it down."

On 4/7/2018 at 4:30 PM, Lord Duvors said:

"Miss," said Throlar diplomatically, "I believe it would be a good idea for you to make all haste in sending us through. Additionally, you may want to reconsider the price you're asking for an automaton as sending them through with us seems to be the only way you'll keep them out of the council's hands at this point."

5 hours ago, Asphalt said:

If there is anything else you would rather not have fall into the hands of the council, point me to it.  I will carry it through with us.

"Thank you for your offer, but we've got a couple airships waiting just outside of town, they can be here in a few moments, we just need to stall these guards in the meantime. I'm afraid I can't risk sending of all our equipment into the Faerie without a way to return it, plus if it's as dangerous as you say, I don't want to imagine it falling into even worse hands than the council."

18 hours ago, Lind Whisperer said:

"Excellent.

How quickly can the gate be geared up?"

 

Lind listened and tried to get a rough idea how many people were standing outside the door. If there are any cracks on the door, he peers through them.

"He makes a fair point..."

"The gate would take only a few minutes of my time."

Lind checks the door and can barely make out a dozen soldiers with a rather large imposing figure standing a full head and shoulders taller than the rest of the group bringing up the rear.

16 hours ago, Palathadric said:

"Bringing automatons to the Faerie..." I muse aloud, thinking about the consequences such an action could have.

That's the problem with such things, they become a danger no matter whose hands they are in.

"We cannot let the council have those things...You should accompany us through the portal, if you can, miss..."

"I'm afraid, I can't do that. With nearly a dozen scientists here and a dozen more lab hands, they are my responsibility. If we only had a few minutes more, I think we could manage all of our escapes."

[Asphalt]

Vindsval Equips his Mythril Shield. I believe our time for stealth is over my friends.  He turns to the Doctor.  If you can get us to Fairy. . .  

Edited April 9, 2018 by Asphalt

[Lind Whisperer]

14 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

Kiray hears a gruff response on the other side.

"Open it quickly or we're breaking it down."

In his most intimidating voice, the Black Knight yelled back, "Step back, or there'll be more than that door that gets broken."

"The gate would take only a few minutes of my time."

Lind checks the door and can barely make out a dozen soldiers with a rather large imposing figure standing a full head and shoulders taller than the rest of the group bringing up the rear.

"At least a dozen of them...and one of them's a lot more tall than I remember the Watch being..." He looked at Skrall and shrugged. "Maybe that mask would have made you blend in more than I thought..."

He took up a defensive stance, alongside Vindsval. 

"The gate would take only a few minutes of my time."

Lind checks the door and can barely make out a dozen soldiers with a rather large imposing figure standing a full head and shoulders taller than the rest of the group bringing up the rear.

"At least a dozen of them...and one of them's a lot more tall than I remember the Watch being..." He looked at Skrall and shrugged. "Maybe that mask would have made you blend in more than I thought..."

He took up a defensive stance, alongside Vindsval.

Edited April 9, 2018 by Lind Whisperer

[Lind Whisperer]

"At least a dozen of them...and one of them's a lot more tall than I remember the Watch being..." He looked at Skrall and shrugged. "Maybe that mask would have made you blend in more than I thought..."

He took up a defensive stance, alongside Vindsval.

OoC: Sorry - the more I try and fix my post, the more tangled it gets.

[Kintobor]

"Let's not get into a fight." Karie says. "They're not supposed to be here until tomorrow. Let's remind them of that.

Monalisa, do I have your permission to use your likeness? I'm going out there and I'm going to try to either stall or get them out of here."

[Waterbrick Down]

5 hours ago, Lind Whisperer said:

In his most intimidating voice, the Black Knight yelled back, "Step back, or there'll be more than that door that gets broken."

A booming voice resounds from outside.

"Stand back men, I'll handle this."

1 hour ago, Kintobor said:

"Let's not get into a fight." Karie says. "They're not supposed to be here until tomorrow. Let's remind them of that.

Monalisa, do I have your permission to use your likeness? I'm going out there and I'm going to try to either stall or get them out of here."

"Ummm... I suppose?"

[Kintobor]

Karie downs two grand tonics and uses her scroll of Scroll of Magical Disguise, using up twenty ether to disguise herself to look like Monalisa.

"Mind if I borrow your glasses?" She motions to Monalisa. "You'll get them back. Stay inside, and don't do anything irrational unless things turn south." Karie shouts to the crowd outside, adjusting her voice. "Hold on a minute! Give me a moment! I'm coming!"

Edited April 9, 2018 by Kintobor

[Waterbrick Down]

"What about the one's you're wearing?"

Karie notices that her illusory disguise comes with glasses.

[Kintobor]

47 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"What about the one's you're wearing?"

Karie notices that her illusory disguise comes with glasses.

"Oh. Well, that'll do then." Karie was not entirely sure how convincing this outfit looked, but she hoped to get the Council off the Tritech company's back. There was no time like the present.

"Be ready incase this goes poorly. You'll know if it goes poorly, trust me. Break a leg, everyone." Karie moves to the door and steps outside to meet the Council members. 

"Good day. I thank you for being patient. What do we owe the pleasure of your visit?"

Edited April 9, 2018 by Kintobor

[Palathadric]

"Damn it! It's the mountain himself. We're so dead..."

I make sure I have equipped the Order Imperial Prophet's Armour, Wraps of the Steadfast Tortoise, Cloak of the Grand Vizier, and the Duke's Coat of Arms.

[Asphalt]

9 hours ago, Lind Whisperer said:

In his most intimidating voice, the Black Knight yelled back, "Step back, or there'll be more than that door that gets broken."

 

 

 

 

By the gods of those above and below, your name is Whisperer for Wanderer's sake.  Can you not for once shut your mouth and keep quiet.  Step back as much as you can.  Perhaps the Mistress may yet get us out of this alive.  Though, if that is truly the Mountain, There is little doubt you have ended all of our Paths.

Vindsval pushes back away from the door, doing his best to break any line of sight those outside may have.

[Lind Whisperer]

12 hours ago, Asphalt said:

Vindsval Equips his Mythril Shield. I believe our time for stealth is over my friends.  He turns to the Doctor.  If you can get us to Fairy. . .  

 

7 minutes ago, Asphalt said:

By the gods of those above and below, your name is Whisperer for Wanderer's sake.  Can you not for once shut your mouth and keep quiet.  Step back as much as you can.  Perhaps the Mistress may yet get us out of this alive.  Though, if that is truly the Mountain, There is little doubt you have ended all of our Paths.

Vindsval pushes back away from the door, doing his best to break any line of sight those outside may have.

"You just said that the time for stealth was over..."

the Black Knight muttered, as he leaned into a corner.

1 hour ago, Palathadric said:

"Damn it! It's the mountain himself. We're so dead..."

I make sure I have equipped the Order Imperial Prophet's Armour, Wraps of the Steadfast Tortoise, Cloak of the Grand Vizier, and the Duke's Coat of Arms.

Lind frowned, and began to sort through his own gear.

[Asphalt]

37 minutes ago, Lind Whisperer said:

 

"You just said that the time for stealth was over..."

the Black Knight muttered, as he leaned into a corner.

Lind frowned, and began to sort through his own gear.

You need to find the line between shuttering the window and removing the wall. Vindsval growls between clenched teeth.

[Waterbrick Down]

3 hours ago, Kintobor said:

"Oh. Well, that'll do then." Karie was not entirely sure how convincing this outfit looked, but she hoped to get the Council off the Tritech company's back. There was no time like the present.

"Be ready incase this goes poorly. You'll know if it goes poorly, trust me. Break a leg, everyone." Karie moves to the door and steps outside to meet the Council members. 

"Good day. I thank you for being patient. What do we owe the pleasure of your visit?"

As Karie steps outside she is greeted by the sight of a dozen paladins lead by the Walking Mountain.


"Doctor, you're employing some quite violent individuals lately it would seem."

[KotZ]

2 hours ago, Palathadric said:

"Damn it! It's the mountain himself. We're so dead..."

I make sure I have equipped the Order Imperial Prophet's Armour, Wraps of the Steadfast Tortoise, Cloak of the Grand Vizier, and the Duke's Coat of Arms.

Kiray swallows past a lump in her throat at the mention of the man. She equips her crossbow and takes a defensive position.

2 hours ago, Asphalt said:

By the gods of those above and below, your name is Whisperer for Wanderer's sake.  Can you not for once shut your mouth and keep quiet.  Step back as much as you can.  Perhaps the Mistress may yet get us out of this alive.  Though, if that is truly the Mountain, There is little doubt you have ended all of our Paths.

1 hour ago, Lind Whisperer said:

"You just said that the time for stealth was over..."

1 hour ago, Asphalt said:

You need to find the line between shuttering the window and removing the wall. Vindsval growls between clenched teeth.

"Can we not argue about inside voices right now?" Kiray whispers to the two. "Hopefully Karie has got this." She looks to the scientist. "Is there anything we can do to move things faster?"

[Kintobor]

29 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said:

As Karie steps outside she is greeted by the sight of a dozen paladins lead by the Walking Mountain.


"Doctor, you're employing some quite violent individuals lately it would seem."

Karie internally sighed in relief. The ruse had so far been successful.

 

“I’m sorry. Some of my colleagues are slightly perturbed over handing over our automatons to you.” Karie replied. “You must understand, some of my friends here at Tritech view our creations as not just machines made of steel. They feel like they’re losing friends.

What brings you here today, sir? And what’s with the armed men?”

 

[Waterbrick Down]

2 hours ago, KotZ said:

Kiray swallows past a lump in her throat at the mention of the man. She equips her crossbow and takes a defensive position.

"Can we not argue about inside voices right now?" Kiray whispers to the two. "Hopefully Karie has got this." She looks to the scientist. "Is there anything we can do to move things faster?"

"You tell me, are we waiting for you friend, or are we getting you set to leave?"

2 hours ago, Kintobor said:

Karie internally sighed in relief. The ruse had so far been successful.

 

“I’m sorry. Some of my colleagues are slightly perturbed over handing over our automatons to you.” Karie replied. “You must understand, some of my friends here at Tritech view our creations as not just machines made of steel. They feel like they’re losing friends.

What brings you here today, sir? And what’s with the armed men?”

 

"Well, perhaps if the automatons weren't potential slaughter machines capable of leveling a city we wouldn't be here. The council has decided to accelerate the collection schedule, the extra men are here to ensure there aren't any problems."

[Duvors]

Throlar Wineghilm removed his current artifacts and equipped the Infernal Armor, the Greaves of the Wolf, and the Gloves of the Hypocritical/Hippocratic Oath. He also equipped his Weathered Shield.

"Vindsval," he said in a calm and steady tone, "I would like to borrow Verkenner for a while. Pretzel, your collection of scrolls may find more use in my hands than yours. You may also want to give those maces and that axe you're carrying to those who can use them."

5 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"You tell me, are we waiting for you friend, or are we getting you set to leave?"

"I think Karie would prefer it if we were ready to leave as soon as she's done. I say we start preparations now."

[Kintobor]

1 hour ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"Well, perhaps if the automatons weren't potential slaughter machines capable of leveling a city we wouldn't be here. The council has decided to accelerate the collection schedule, the extra men are here to ensure there aren't any problems."

Karie furrowed her eyebrow.

”I can perhaps understand your concern, but this seems a little rushed. We were preparing to have this all ready for you by tomorrow. You must understand that we here at Tritech wish to cooperate with the Council to the best of our abilities, but the automatons are not ready, and we work on a tight schedule. I am sorry, but I’m going to have to ask you to return tomorrow.” Karie then bows in respect to the Mountain, raising herself up afterwards. She wanted to ensure she could see him. “Please understand that I, nor anyone else in the Tritech Company mean you or the Council any disrespect.”

[Waterbrick Down]

56 minutes ago, Kintobor said:

Karie furrowed her eyebrow.

”I can perhaps understand your concern, but this seems a little rushed. We were preparing to have this all ready for you by tomorrow. You must understand that we here at Tritech wish to cooperate with the Council to the best of our abilities, but the automatons are not ready, and we work on a tight schedule. I am sorry, but I’m going to have to ask you to return tomorrow.” Karie then bows in respect to the Mountain, raising herself up afterwards. She wanted to ensure she could see him. “Please understand that I, nor anyone else in the Tritech Company mean you or the Council any disrespect.”

"Schedule or no, we'll be packing those automaton's up today, Doctor. These men will help if necessary and I can send for more if necessary. We've had reports of a good number of Tritech airships assembling outside of the city and the Council doesn't want to take any chances."

2 hours ago, Lord Duvors said:

Throlar Wineghilm removed his current artifacts and equipped the Infernal Armor, the Greaves of the Wolf, and the Gloves of the Hypocritical/Hippocratic Oath. He also equipped his Weathered Shield.

"Vindsval," he said in a calm and steady tone, "I would like to borrow Verkenner for a while. Pretzel, your collection of scrolls may find more use in my hands than yours. You may also want to give those maces and that axe you're carrying to those who can use them."

"I think Karie would prefer it if we were ready to leave as soon as she's done. I say we start preparations now."

"Very well, follow me, we keep the gate in the cellar laboratory."

Would the Party stay near Karie at the door or follow the doctor to the basement laboratory?

[Palathadric]

I hand Throlar the Scrolls I have and the Lens of Speed Reading, I then, give:
Shadeaux Mace (WP: 9; deals *Fragile* effect; Mace),
Glacial Mace (WP: 12; has 1/2 chance to cause *Slowed*; Ice-elemental; Mace),
Shredding Star (WP: 13; removes all temporary effects from the target; Mace),
Honed Axe (WP:10, cuts target's SP in half, Axe)
to whoever wants them.

"Throlar, Kiray, Lind, I strongly recommend that you arm yourselves with some of these. They could be a great help in whatever is ahead.
"I think we should wait around for Karie for now. I can see 101 ways how this could go south and not many of how it could work out well."[/color]

Let me know if you want any of my artifacts as well. I think you guys should de-equip any artifacts that you were using for a disguise but that wasn't particularly stats-worthy.

Edited April 10, 2018 by Palathadric

[Asphalt]

We do not leave her behind.

[Lind Whisperer]

16 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"Very well, follow me, we keep the gate in the cellar laboratory."

Would the Party stay near Karie at the door or follow the doctor to the basement laboratory?

Lind stays near the door.

11 hours ago, Palathadric said:

I hand Throlar the Scrolls I have and the Lens of Speed Reading, I then, give:
Shadeaux Mace (WP: 9; deals *Fragile* effect; Mace),
Glacial Mace (WP: 12; has 1/2 chance to cause *Slowed*; Ice-elemental; Mace),
Shredding Star (WP: 13; removes all temporary effects from the target; Mace),
Honed Axe (WP:10, cuts target's SP in half, Axe)
to whoever wants them.

"Throlar, Kiray, Lind, I strongly recommend that you arm yourselves with some of these. They could be a great help in whatever is ahead.
"I think we should wait around for Karie for now. I can see 101 ways how this could go south and not many of how it could work out well."[/color]

Let me know if you want any of my artifacts as well. I think you guys should de-equip any artifacts that you were using for a disguise but that wasn't particularly stats-worthy.

The Black Knight accepted the Shadeaux Mace and equipped it.

[Asphalt]

19 hours ago, Lord Duvors said:

Throlar Wineghilm removed his current artifacts and equipped the Infernal Armor, the Greaves of the Wolf, and the Gloves of the Hypocritical/Hippocratic Oath. He also equipped his Weathered Shield.

"Vindsval," he said in a calm and steady tone, "I would like to borrow Verkenner for a while. Pretzel, your collection of scrolls may find more use in my hands than yours. You may also want to give those maces and that axe you're carrying to those who can use them."

"I think Karie would prefer it if we were ready to leave as soon as she's done. I say we start preparations now."

Vindsval removes his rock broom, Verkenner, from its scabbard at his hip.  he flicks his wrist, causing it to spin in the air an inch or so above his palm.  A second flick sends it across the room to Throlar.  

Let it show you your Path. 

[KotZ]

Kiray borrows the honed axe. "Thanks, although I hope my crossbow will be more help."