Heroica: Glory Amongst the Star - Mission #8: The Enigmatic Mr. Fix-It

[Classic_Spaceman]

8 hours ago, Dutch Thriceman said:

"Don't worry friends, if any flesh-sacks get pushy they'll have to get through this unit first, we can hold up the line as long as is necessary."

"Thanks Bers, but I don't think there'll be any need for that", Yelana says with a smile. 
 

3 hours ago, Kintobor said:

The attendant taps in a few commands into the keyboard and turns to the ticket machine as it prints out two more tickets.

"Thank you, and enjoy your trip! The bus is just outside through the main entrance in Bus Station Two. Next in line, please step forward!" The attendant motions for a group of dwarves to step forward as the heroes move to the side.

Taking the tickets, Yelana hands one to Polaris as she walks over to the priests, putting the other into a pouch on her belt. 

 

3 hours ago, Kintobor said:

Keva looks over the photo and scratches her chin with her leather gloved hand.

"Well, magic and science can do some pretty impressive stuff, but both methods are costly. These types of situations aren't your average medical procedures, either. I've heard of some doctors turning to prosthesis to help soldiers acclimate back into civilian life after some truly grizzly injuries regarding the face, and magical glamours can disguise some injuries, but a full recovery is a fairly expensive process regarding rebuilding a nose, believe it or not." 

"Ah, well. . . That is unfortunate, then. . . " 
Pausing, Yelana returned the datapad to her backpack. 
"Thank you, Priestess Keva; I appreciate your assistance." 
Yelana bowed her head, then turned back to Bers and Polaris. 
 

46 minutes ago, samurai-turtle said:

Bers, Yelana take a quick look around and tell me if you spot anyone of interest. I might of spotted at least four "persons". 

"Roger - Bers, eyes out." 
Yelana scanned the crowd, then turned and whispered to Polaris. 
"What'd they look like?" 


OoC: 

Spoiler

De-Equip Translator Cube -> Equip Farsight Goggles -> Perception check. 

 

[Dutch Thriceman]

3 hours ago, samurai-turtle said:

Bers, Yelana take a quick look around and tell me if you spot anyone of interest. I might of spotted at least four "persons". 

Bers starts literally and figuratively scanning the area.

Perception check.

[samurai-turtle]

5 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said:

"Roger - Bers, eyes out." 

Yelana scanned the crowd, then turned and whispered to Polaris. 
"What'd they look like?" 
 

What fine, a red cloaked businessman and another two cloaked with appears to be weapons on their back wearing green. Then their are two workers carrying a trunk and another two ticket attendance. 

[Classic_Spaceman]

6 minutes ago, samurai-turtle said:

What fine, a red cloaked businessman and another two cloaked with appears to be weapons on their back wearing green. Then their are two workers carrying a trunk and another two ticket attendance. 

"Cloaked, weapons on their backs. . . Here we go again", Yelana thought. 
"Did you see what the two in green were wearing, like, what kind of clothes? Any armour? Did their weapons look high-grade, or could they've just been a couple hunters?" 


OoC: 

Spoiler

Yelana is asking Polaris to perform an Insight check on the information that she gathered (if this is possible). 

 

[samurai-turtle]

11 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said:

"Did you see what the two in green were wearing, like, what kind of clothes? Any armour? Did their weapons look high-grade, or could they've just been a couple hunters?" 

Do you need everything spoon fed to you? Look around and make a guess for yourself. Besides it was a quick look, a rifle and walking stick form what I remember. 

Are you always like this, thinking everyone is hiding something from you. I get Bers and why he is acting the way he is, he is still learning. But you I don't get, did something happen to you?  

[Kintobor]

Bers Perception Check (DC: 1/3): (3,4,4) Two Successes

Yelana Perception Check: (DC: 1/3): (1,3,4,5 +1 Success) Three Successes

While it takes Bers a moment to spot the two groups Polaris spotted in the crowd, Yelana does and directs Bers attention to them. Yelana notes that the two figures in green cloaks are wearing worn leather armour and warm layers of clothing, including vests and boots for hiking. The rifle on the back of one of them is indicative of the bolt action laser rifles commonly used by hunters.

[Dutch Thriceman]

9 hours ago, Kintobor said:

Bers Perception Check (DC: 1/3): (3,4,4) Two Successes

Yelana Perception Check: (DC: 1/3): (1,3,4,5 +1 Success) Three Successes

While it takes Bers a moment to spot the two groups Polaris spotted in the crowd, Yelana does and directs Bers attention to them. Yelana notes that the two figures in green cloaks are wearing worn leather armour and warm layers of clothing, including vests and boots for hiking. The rifle on the back of one of them is indicative of the bolt action laser rifles commonly used by hunters.

"Shame friends, looks like no Bladers among them, this unit would have liked to challenge one for a duel. Would you guys like to strike up a convo with them?"

Bers exclaims as he gazes at the cloak-clad group with a general air of boredom and disinterest.

[samurai-turtle]

23 hours ago, Dutch Thriceman said:

"Shame friends, looks like no Bladers among them, this unit would have liked to challenge one for a duel. Would you guys like to strike up a convo with them?"

Bers exclaims as he gazes at the cloak-clad group with a general air of boredom and disinterest.

Well one of them is carrying a walking stick they might be able to beat your, hide. I guess it depends of if they are going the same way as we are heading. But if you really want to talk to them go ahead. 

[Kintobor]

MM Note: Waiting on actions. Are you guys still wanting to speak to anyone here, or catch your shuttle bus?

[Dutch Thriceman]

Bers is ready to leave.

[samurai-turtle]

We better find our transport before it leaves. 

[Classic_Spaceman]

Yelana suddenly heard a chime in her ear - An incoming message on a frequency only used for emergencies. “Sorry; I need to take this. I’ll meet up with you in Knothole”, Yelana said to her companions. Walking out of the spaceport, she responded; “<Go ahead. . . Shit - Alright, I’m on it. Fennix out.>” 
 

Edited January 4, 2022 by Classic_Spaceman

[samurai-turtle]

Well that is unexpected. I guess it is just the three of us, Bers. 

/// What about the Crystalgon? 

Ok then, four of us, when I call it. 

Those priest are going to be around here for a time, right? 

MILES, see if you can find a map of this place. I am going to try and do some meditation. 

 

[Kintobor]

MM Note: I'll have a picture of the bus tomorrow.

The heroes make their way outside and towards the bus. The six wheeled vehicle's green livery is a sore thumb in a sea of white snow, as it begins to fall into the city's bustling centre. A dwarven service worker steps off the busy and wipes her brow, stepping out of the way of the heroes as they board the warm bus.

A robot driver takes his seat as two other groups get settled in. Two elves in clothes dyed in the colours of summer take their seats, looking somewhat out of place in their archaic looking garb. The younger woman places her walking stick down as the older man shakes his cloak down, the lines in his face denoting his age. He places his rifle next to his seat as the woman complains.

"Ugh, gods, dad, I hate travelling by bus. It makes me feel claustrophobic."

"Patience, sweetheart. We'll be in Knothole soon."

In the other column of seats, an adamite takes off his red cloak, placing it over the back of his seat as he steps into the aisle to look over a large wooden trunk in the seats ahead of his own, the large container taking up it's own row.

"Best ensure this is secured..."

[Dutch Thriceman]

6 hours ago, Kintobor said:

MM Note: I'll have a picture of the bus tomorrow.

The heroes make their way outside and towards the bus. The six wheeled vehicle's green livery is a sore thumb in a sea of white snow, as it begins to fall into the city's bustling centre. A dwarven service worker steps off the busy and wipes her brow, stepping out of the way of the heroes as they board the warm bus.

...

 

In the other column of seats, an adamite takes off his red cloak, placing it over the back of his seat as he steps into the aisle to look over a large wooden trunk in the seats ahead of his own, the large container taking up it's own row.

"Best ensure this is secured..."

Bers approaches the adamite out of a sense of obligation..

"Greetings friend, it is rare for this unit to meet one of his own, sir...?"

Bers eyes the large wooden trunk. Perception check.

[samurai-turtle]

20 hours ago, Kintobor said:

A robot driver takes his seat as two other groups get settled in. Two elves in clothes dyed in the colours of summer take their seats, looking somewhat out of place in their archaic looking garb. The younger woman places her walking stick down as the older man shakes his cloak down, the lines in his face denoting his age. He places his rifle next to his seat as the woman complains.

"Ugh, gods, dad, I hate travelling by bus. It makes me feel claustrophobic."


"Patience, sweetheart. We'll be in Knothole soon."

Seeing Bers talking to the Adamite. Polaris decided to start some small talk with the other two elves. 

And I thought MILES was going to take up a lot of space. I wonder what that guy has in the "trunk". I hope it is nothing dangerous. 

[Kintobor]

15 hours ago, Dutch Thriceman said:

Bers approaches the adamite out of a sense of obligation..

"Greetings friend, it is rare for this unit to meet one of his own, sir...?"

Bers eyes the large wooden trunk. Perception check.

The adamite turns his attention away from the large trunk and towards Bers, his face brightening at the sight of another of his kind.

"Ah, indeed it is uncommon to see us, especially these parts! My name is Avgustus Leopold, I am a professor at the University of Ghintara. It is by no means tenure at Northern Heights, but I assure I am expert in mt field. A pleasure to make your acquaintance. Now then, who might you be? Clearly not someone as scholarly as myself?" He wryly chuckles to himself as he gestures to Bers' large sword and armour.

Perception Check (DC: 2/4): (2,4,4) Two Successes

Bers, looking over the large wooden trunk, notices the complex looking locking mechanism built into it. The locking mechanism entails two separate 5-digit combination locks and a flat dial lock, not unlike ones used on safes.

1 hour ago, samurai-turtle said:

Seeing Bers talking to the Adamite. Polaris decided to start some small talk with the other two elves. 

And I thought MILES was going to take up a lot of space. I wonder what that guy has in the "trunk". I hope it is nothing dangerous. 

"He probably has a dead body in there." The female elf muses to herself with a cheeky grin growing across her face. The older elf shakes his head.

"Apologies for my daughter's morose sense of humour. My name is Istifer of Clan Dalrath, priest of Buloros. This is my daughter, Jessi."

"Hey." Jessi straightens her posture in her seat as she waves to Polaris.

"If it is something dangerous I am certain together we could handle it. I didn't get to my age without getting into a few scraps." Istifer grins to Polaris confidently. "So, what brings you out to these parts? You don't look local- er, no offence. We have quite the eclectic bunch aboard this bus."

[samurai-turtle]

1 hour ago, Kintobor said:

 

"He probably has a dead body in there." The female elf muses to herself with a cheeky grin growing across her face. The older elf shakes his head.

"Apologies for my daughter's morose sense of humour. My name is Istifer of Clan Dalrath, priest of Buloros. This is my daughter, Jessi."

"Hey." Jessi straightens her posture in her seat as she waves to Polaris.

"If it is something dangerous I am certain together we could handle it. I didn't get to my age without getting into a few scraps." Istifer grins to Polaris confidently. "So, what brings you out to these parts? You don't look local- er, no offence. We have quite the eclectic bunch aboard this bus."

Polaris couldn't help but chuckle herself. I hope not the last corpse I dealt with smelled pretty ranked. Of course it was sitting around for awhile and bigger than this bus. It was some sort of "dragon". Ended up have to burn the poor thing, just to get rid of the creatures feasting on the "dragon". 

Polaris Ursaring and this is MILES. Gesturing at MILES. We are from a far off place called Ne'xo. Don't worry most people haven't heard of the place around this part of the Galaxy. Why am I here, mostly to check out this festival that is coming up. 

You two are local. What is this "Fix-It" character I heard about? Something about robbing the rich and giving to the poor, or something like that. 

[Kintobor]

4 hours ago, samurai-turtle said:

Polaris couldn't help but chuckle herself. I hope not the last corpse I dealt with smelled pretty ranked. Of course it was sitting around for awhile and bigger than this bus. It was some sort of "dragon". Ended up have to burn the poor thing, just to get rid of the creatures feasting on the "dragon". 

Polaris Ursaring and this is MILES. Gesturing at MILES. We are from a far off place called Ne'xo. Don't worry most people haven't heard of the place around this part of the Galaxy. Why am I here, mostly to check out this festival that is coming up. 

You two are local. What is this "Fix-It" character I heard about? Something about robbing the rich and giving to the poor, or something like that.

Jessi raises a curious eyebrow at the mention of a dragon.

"Huh. Well, I've never been close to a dragon, but there's a few here on Aluriel. Pretty much all of them are given a wide berth of space, but they're not really hostile either."

"They are great beasts of nature, the fury of the elements made manifest. As majestic as they are terrifying; they are to be respected." Istifer bows his head in respect before replying in his soothing baritone voice. "A shame that the creature had be burned, truly a creature as big as you suggest would have fed many for some time. Although, I do wonder what could kill such a creature: dragons are quite powerful creatures after all."

After hearing Polaris' greeting, the two elves look to her with interest.

"I cannot say I've heard of Ne'xo before."

"Neither have I, but I have been to Knothole's festival before. It's quite the lively event. They have a Harvest Week market and a number of vendors show up to sell wares. There's a number of contest including marksmanship and log tossing. I think you'd do quite well in some of the games: they're quite the lively events." At the mention of Fix-It, both of the elves look at each other. Istifer turns back to Polaris with a look of concern. "I have not met this Fix-It character myself, but I have heard of him. They say he can fix just about anything: rifles, electric kettles, heaters, tractors, you name it, he can fix it, so to speak. I haven't heard anything about him stealing, but apparently he works damn near for free."

"I've heard people from outside Knothole come into town just to have him repair broken stuff."

"He's become quite the figure of interest, to say the least. To be honest I've never met the man. My daughter and I are heading to Knothole to visit my brother, Xander during Harvest Week. We debated taking our carnalizards, but I imagine the local stable is booked for the week, so the bus it is." Jessi rolls her eyes at the mention of the carnalizards.

"We wouldn't be in this situation dad if you listened to me and sent a request to book room at the stable through the aethernet." Istifer scoffs at his daughter's comment.

"Pfft. The aethernet. I don't understand what you talk about half the time in regards to that... device of yours, or even how you can use such an intrusive device."

"That's because you're old, dad." Istifer shakes his head towards his daughter's comments.

"One of these days that tongue of yours is going to get you in trouble." Jessi shrugs, cheekily grinning.

"One of these days you're going to need to learn how to use the aethernet." Istifer continues to shake his head, a smile beginning to form towards his rebellious daughter.

[samurai-turtle]

5 hours ago, Kintobor said:

Jessi raises a curious eyebrow at the mention of a dragon.

"Huh. Well, I've never been close to a dragon, but there's a few here on Aluriel. Pretty much all of them are given a wide berth of space, but they're not really hostile either."

"They are great beasts of nature, the fury of the elements made manifest. As majestic as they are terrifying; they are to be respected." Istifer bows his head in respect before replying in his soothing baritone voice. "A shame that the creature had be burned, truly a creature as big as you suggest would have fed many for some time. Although, I do wonder what could kill such a creature: dragons are quite powerful creatures after all."

After hearing Polaris' greeting, the two elves look to her with interest.

"I cannot say I've heard of Ne'xo before."

"Neither have I, but I have been to Knothole's festival before. It's quite the lively event. They have a Harvest Week market and a number of vendors show up to sell wares. There's a number of contest including marksmanship and log tossing. I think you'd do quite well in some of the games: they're quite the lively events." At the mention of Fix-It, both of the elves look at each other. Istifer turns back to Polaris with a look of concern. "I have not met this Fix-It character myself, but I have heard of him. They say he can fix just about anything: rifles, electric kettles, heaters, tractors, you name it, he can fix it, so to speak. I haven't heard anything about him stealing, but apparently he works damn near for free."

"I've heard people from outside Knothole come into town just to have him repair broken stuff."

"He's become quite the figure of interest, to say the least. To be honest I've never met the man. My daughter and I are heading to Knothole to visit my brother, Xander during Harvest Week. We debated taking our carnalizards, but I imagine the local stable is booked for the week, so the bus it is." Jessi rolls her eyes at the mention of the carnalizards.

"We wouldn't be in this situation dad if you listened to me and sent a request to book room at the stable through the aethernet." Istifer scoffs at his daughter's comment.

"Pfft. The aethernet. I don't understand what you talk about half the time in regards to that... device of yours, or even how you can use such an intrusive device."

"That's because you're old, dad." Istifer shakes his head towards his daughter's comments.

"One of these days that tongue of yours is going to get you in trouble." Jessi shrugs, cheekily grinning.

"One of these days you're going to need to learn how to use the aethernet." Istifer continues to shake his head, a smile beginning to form towards his rebellious daughter.

The way I understood it a bunch mercenaries killed the "dragon", just because some company didn't want it nesting in it's heating fields. 

I think another problem with Ne'xo is that it is also fairly new, not even 50 cycles old yet. 

I might be combining this "Mr. Fix-It" with someone else, for some reason. 

I went aether diving once. And their is dangerous stuff that could be found their. I had to deal with a, I don't even know what it was. Well I had to help retrieve a traped diver. And it turns out this "creature" was mind controling said diver. It tried to get into my head and the rest of teams heads too, and it wasn't pleasant experience. 

/// I am surprised you haven't asked them about your "Snow Queen" yet Polaris. The male elf mention he was a priest. 

Well MILES, I am a little tired of asking about it. Turing her full attention to the group now. What do you do when when you don't know their proper name or really any thing else about said "Snow Queen". But now that MILES mention it, and I am noticing now you are the third group of religious people that I run into during this trip so far. Plus, this "Snow Queen" told me I am one of her "Cleric(s)" what ever that entails. 

[Dutch Thriceman]

On 1/6/2022 at 11:28 PM, Kintobor said:

The adamite turns his attention away from the large trunk and towards Bers, his face brightening at the sight of another of his kind.

"Ah, indeed it is uncommon to see us, especially these parts! My name is Avgustus Leopold, I am a professor at the University of Ghintara. It is by no means tenure at Northern Heights, but I assure I am expert in mt field. A pleasure to make your acquaintance. Now then, who might you be? Clearly not someone as scholarly as myself?" He wryly chuckles to himself as he gestures to Bers' large sword and armour.

Perception Check (DC: 2/4): (2,4,4) Two Successes

Bers, looking over the large wooden trunk, notices the complex looking locking mechanism built into it. The locking mechanism entails two separate 5-digit combination locks and a flat dial lock, not unlike ones used on safes.

"Greetings friend Avgustus Leopold, my designation is B3R5 - 3rk but my friends call me Bers, I am no professor indeed. I am a merc- I mean 'adventurer' from Heroica, here on an assignment. You are carrying quite some hefty lugage around friend."

Bers gestures at the trunk.

[Kintobor]

6 hours ago, Dutch Thriceman said:

"Greetings friend Avgustus Leopold, my designation is B3R5 - 3rk but my friends call me Bers, I am no professor indeed. I am a merc- I mean 'adventurer' from Heroica, here on an assignment. You are carrying quite some hefty lugage around friend."

Bers gestures at the trunk.

"An adventurer with Heroica? Hmm... I cannot say I have heard of them before." Avgustus scratches his goatee as he ponders on the subject before shrugging. "Oh well." As Bers gestures to the trunk, Avgustus turns to his luggage. "Oh, that? Well, I did need something large to carry all of my research notes as well as something big enough to... oh, well, I might as well show you." Avgustus moves to the trunk and begins fidgeting with the locks. After a few moments the trunk's lid opens up to reveal an array of neatly packed items: thick, leather bound journals, holopads, tweed jackets and cashmere pyjamas, and a large, seemingly broken metal device. A large cylinder comprises of most of the device, but a lever, cracked glass piece, and cylindrical rod rest next to it. Avgustus points to the device, taking up a large amount of space in his trunk. "I heard about this Fix-It fellow in Knothole and I am hoping perhaps he can assist me with this device. You see, I heard this Mr. Fix-It can fix damn near anything, and I hope he has a gentle enough touch to help me put it back together. It is an old projector that contains a number of important schematics and diagrams. Of course, I need the device to work before I can analyze theme, so I am hoping this Fix-It chap can help me."

[Dutch Thriceman]

11 hours ago, Kintobor said:

"An adventurer with Heroica? Hmm... I cannot say I have heard of them before." Avgustus scratches his goatee as he ponders on the subject before shrugging. "Oh well." As Bers gestures to the trunk, Avgustus turns to his luggage. "Oh, that? Well, I did need something large to carry all of my research notes as well as something big enough to... oh, well, I might as well show you." Avgustus moves to the trunk and begins fidgeting with the locks. After a few moments the trunk's lid opens up to reveal an array of neatly packed items: thick, leather bound journals, holopads, tweed jackets and cashmere pyjamas, and a large, seemingly broken metal device. A large cylinder comprises of most of the device, but a lever, cracked glass piece, and cylindrical rod rest next to it. Avgustus points to the device, taking up a large amount of space in his trunk. "I heard about this Fix-It fellow in Knothole and I am hoping perhaps he can assist me with this device. You see, I heard this Mr. Fix-It can fix damn near anything, and I hope he has a gentle enough touch to help me put it back together. It is an old projector that contains a number of important schematics and diagrams. Of course, I need the device to work before I can analyze theme, so I am hoping this Fix-It chap can help me."

Bers contemplates what and how much to tell Avgustus for a moment.

"Oh how delightful..." The word does not come naturally to Bers as it sputters out a bit awkardly, however still sincere. "... me and my compatriots need to see mister Fix-It as well, to repair some of our.. guild equipment... which uhm broke while we where on mission nearby..." re-forming the truth is not something that comes natural to Bers either. "Perhaps you would be interested in travelling togheter friend Avgustus?"

Edited January 9, 2022 by Dutch Thriceman

[Kintobor]

"You don't say?" Avgustus responds, a smile forming across his face. "What a coincidence, but a happy one at that. Well, as a professor of history and armed conflict I would love to travel with you. Why don't you take a seat next to me, Bers, and we can chat along the way to Knothole?"

[Dutch Thriceman]

5 hours ago, Kintobor said:

"You don't say?" Avgustus responds, a smile forming across his face. "What a coincidence, but a happy one at that. Well, as a professor of history and armed conflict I would love to travel with you. Why don't you take a seat next to me, Bers, and we can chat along the way to Knothole?"

"Alright friend, this unit thinks that sounds like a plan. Do you know if this is a long ride?"

Bers takes the seat next to Avgustus.