Heroica RPG - Quest#35: Rescue the Maa’ri!

[Jedi master Brick]

"We are not the head guard you are used to. My friend here ." Elgar pointed to Arasmyth "is the new one. The prison performance levels has been low. Now I need a bunch of soldiers to check the maingate , they say there are some intruders there. Take this 2 gold to make sure the job is done quickly"Elgar hands the guard 2 gold

[ADHO15]

Ad-Hoh gulps down a potion whilst Elgar tries his hand at diplomacy.

[Kadabra]

"We are not the head guard you are used to. My friend here ." Elgar pointed to Arasmyth "is the new one. The prison performance levels has been low. Now I need a bunch of soldiers to check the maingate , they say there are some intruders there. Take this 2 gold to make sure the job is done quickly"Elgar hands the guard 2 gold

"Ugh, you don't understand being an adventurer, do you? Fight everyone you possibly can so you can steal stuff from their corpses. Now, stand aside, guard, or we shall commence battle and brutally slay you." saysArasmyth, leveling his glowing staff at the barred window in the door.

[swils]

"Hey, hey now! Go easy on the poor guy. I'm sure he's had a long shift and would like nothing more than to kick back and enjoy a warm meal! And while he's eating, perhaps he could turn a blind eye whilst we poke around, hm?"

Thormanil winks at the guard as he presents him with a Small Ale and Turkey Leg.

"It never hurts to have a bit of extra food on hand to share with your new friends!"

[Jedi master Brick]

"Ugh, you don't understand being an adventurer, do you? Fight everyone you possibly can so you can steal stuff from their corpses. Now, stand aside, guard, or we shall commence battle and brutally slay you." saysArasmyth, leveling his glowing staff at the barred window in the door.

"You absolute idoit. We are nut invincible, do you want the entire city gaurd after us! We came here to do a job, which is help an entire people and all you car about is killijng people and lloting corpses!"

[Jebediahs]

OoC: Sorry guys, there was an accident I had to assist the local authorities with. Let us continue.

The Party:

Arasmyth RuGard

(played by Kadabra) *Party Leader*

Level 14 Mage

Power:

20

Shield Power:

3

Health:

17/18

Ether:

17/18

Gold:

65

Inventory:

Sapphire Staff (WP:6,

Wind

elemental), Robe of the Elven Warlock (SP:3), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness,

Sapphire

,

Topaz

,

Topaz

,

Aquamarine

, Potions (2), Grand Tonic (2), Tonic, Smoke Bomb, Water Bomb, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap,Scroll of Armor Sundering

(Reduces target’s SP by 5 and has a 50/50 chance of success)

Ad-Hoh

(played by ADHO15)

*Resistant to Magic*

Level 17.5 Evoker

*Harlotry*, *Happy Ending*

Power:

23

Shield Power:

0

Health:

21/24

Ether:

18/22

Gold:

310

Inventory:

Rhabdomance Staff (WP:7), Robe of Spell Resistance(Damage from magic based & elemental attacks and specials is halved), Bedroll, Shovel, Holy Bomb, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Banana, Ether Core, Potion (x2), Rum (x2), Remedy, Tonic (x3),

Emerald

(

Wood

),

Amethyst

(

Darkness

),

Ruby

(

Fire

),

Topaz

(

Lightning

),

Sapphire

(

Wind

)

Borrowed from Elgar

, Trickster's Mask of the Elf,Fractured Spectacles(

Read the Fine Print

- Scrolls that are normally 50/50 now have 2/3 chance of success. Suitable for

Sages only

).

Elgar Gligin

(played by Jedi master Brick) *Second-In-Command*

Level 15 Ranger

Power:

25

Shield Power:

0

Health:

20/20

Gold

: 50 (owes 50 gold to Haldor (Scorpiox) )

Inventory:

Mockthril Crossbow (WP:10

Lightning

elemental),Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll,

Emerald

,

Sapphire

Loaned to Ah-Hoh

,Venom, Spade,Fire Bomb,Pickaxe,Remedy,5 Potions,Phoenix Essence, Trickster's Mask of the Elf,Scroll of Poisoning

(Grants target’s weapon the badly poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of

5 ether

)

Knifk

(played by Bioniclover)

*Counter Striking*

,

*Leadership*

Level 17.5 Black Knight

Power:

27

Shield Power:

9

Health:

35/35

Gold:

141

Inventory:

Tfel (WP: 10 Longsword,

Earth

-elemental), Aegis (SP: 9 Shield),Coat-of-Arms (

Leadership

- All attacks on enemy have a 1/6 chance for a teammate to immediately score a free hit on the same enemy with strength equal to the inspired hero's power.

Knights Only

), Gloves of Counterstriking (

Counter Striking

- Immediately attack target in an amount equal to Power after receiving a free hit from target),Remedy, Smelling Salts, Floral Bomb, Wind Bomb,Bedroll, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Dwarf

Thormanil Nihai

(played by swils)

*Natural Respite*

,*Immunity:

Darkness

*

Level 20.67 Shaman

Power:

33 (+1)

Shield Power:

3

Health:

36/36

Ether:

20/20

Gold:

22

Inventory:

Wyvern's Tailblade (WP: 12), Bright Armor (SP: 3,

Null Darkness

), Thundering Totem (WP:7,

lightning

), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Potion, Grand Tonic, Mead, 3xSmelling Salts, Nostrum, Deadly Venom x2,Holy Bomb, Floral Bomb, Remedy, Pickaxe, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap, Trickster's Mask of the Weredog, 2xSmall Ale, 2x2pc&biscuit,Turkey Leg,3x Jinxy Juice,1 Deew Drink

- "..."

It took a few moments for the dumbfounded guard to process the conversation. The dope gladly accepted the 2 gold, the turkey leg and the small ale. "THANKS! This really *chew*chew* hits the spot. *chew* Right away sir! I'll get to the gate on the double! *chew*chew*slurp* Thanks again for not smiting me with Zoot's, I mean Ennoc's, *doh* Akkaba's light!" The man clumsily went on his way to the main gate.

The Party entered the main prison area. It was terribly dark and hard to see, almost blurry in there perhaps from the fumes of the body odor. All the cells were empty accept for one that housed three people. The Party had to go right up to the bars to get any sort of view.

From what they could identify, the group labeled the inmates as Long Beard, Lil' Beard, and No Beard. Who would the Party like to speak with first?

Edit: Added in Lottery Winnings...

Edited August 9, 2012 by Jebediahs

[Jebediahs]

Meanwhile, at the Mercantile, the chewed/melted face dwarf is attempting to make a purchase.

- "2 Deew Drinks please."

"That'll be 5-"

Before the merchant can finish his sentence, a sand green apparition appears in front of him then melts back into the floor. Startled, the man jumps back and his flailing arm crashes into his supply of Deew Drink. Over 90% of his stock is shattered and seeping into the floor.

"That'll be 50 gold a piece. You freaks need ta keep those things locked up tighter down there."

The dwarf nodded and went on his way.

The price of Deew Drink has permanently increased to 50 gold!

[Jedi master Brick]

"Well onwards we go. I say we speak to no beard first"

[Jebediahs]

Elgar motions for "No Beard" to come over. The diminutive creature comes forward. She appears there but not there and remains silent. A shaggy haired fellow nudges her out of the way. From his appearance, he's the one they've dubbed, "Lil' Beard."

"Hurrr Hurr! Don' mind 'er. She don' do nuttin' but chirp so we call 'er Chirpina. 'Ey, you guys don' look like normal Akkaba. Innyway, My name is Ratfink. I like rats and I don't like pies." He wiped some puss from his eye socket. "A pirate did it to me. Took the eye in one swipe 'e did. So what do ya want wiff me, eh?"

[Jedi master Brick]

Elgar whispered "we are here to free you. Is there anyway we can get you out of your sell. We have plenty of disguise on us to get you through the city. "

[Kadabra]

"Seen any Orcs around, Ratfink?"

[Jebediahs]

"Freedom? Hah, had furgotten what that is like."

Ratfink spits.

"Would be nice to get out 'o 'ere. The only way ta get us out is with the head guard's key and 'e keeps it 'round 'is neck (surprise surprise). Us three were the only ones 'ere when they 'ad these cells reinforced by their best mages from the mage quar'er. The only orcs around 'ere are me 'nd Jules."

Long beard steps forward.

"Yeah my name is Jules. Yeah I am a woman. Yeah I have a beard. Yeah yeah, my grandfather on my mother's side mated with a dwarf. Yeah it's itchy." She took a moment to catch her breath and look at the Party. "So you will free us, yeah? Good good. I ain't seen no orcs 'sides us though I've heard the guards speak of some that were in here before us, yeah."

[Jedi master Brick]

Elgar came up with a cunning plan. "We need to set up a trap for the head guard. We need to be quick about it. We could push a rock onto him when he is about to enter the prison or something."

[swils]

"Nah, we need to find him and challenge him to a drinking contest! These nameless goon types always love a good drink." Thormanil says, grinning.

[Kadabra]

"You're both wrong! We must engage him in combat and steal his stuff from his mangled corpse!"

[swils]

"Well, obviously! But that part comes after we get him nice and toasted! You think Id ented into a drinking contest purely for the sake of drinking? At leaat, not while there's a task at hand.. "?

[Jebediahs]

Two gentleman enter the Prison Area at the same time.

"Where is that lousy guardsman...Oh hey Quinton, how’s corporate life treatin’ ya?"

"It’s tedious but I’m glad I can moonlight like this. Takes me back to the good ole’ days..."

"I hear ya, incredible axe by the way. How’d you come by it?"

"Eh, I’ve seen better. S’not as impressive as the one I saw a yeti carrying the other day. I won it at a team building retreat. These guys friends of yours?"

"No! Who are you guys?"

How will the Party respond?

[Jedi master Brick]

"You're both wrong! We must engage him in combat and steal his stuff from his mangled corpse!"

"You are not a hero. You are a closed minded stupid Mage whoisfocused on killing and looting. You spellcasting is even closed minded, you are so unwilling to learn new elements. "

OOC: tommorow evening I go on holiday. I should have access to the Internet but there is a chance I don't. If so Kadabra or Swills can controll Elgar, sorry

[swils]

"We're the Party Committee! You're all working hard while everyone else is celebrating that wedding, so we're here to bring a bit of the fun to you. Your guard up front will tell ya, we've got food and drink aplenty. Well, we did. We were on our way from the Apothecarium when a pack of vagrants, calling themselves heroes of 'eroica, or some nonsense, ambushed us and took most of our, no, your food! But what we have left, you're more'n welcome to have at!"

[Kadabra]

"You are not a hero. You are a closed minded stupid Mage whoisfocused on killing and looting. You spellcasting is even closed minded, you are so unwilling to learn new elements. "

OOC: tommorow evening I go on holiday. I should have access to the Internet but there is a chance I don't. If so Kadabra or Swills can controll Elgar, sorry

"And you are an oblivious and blundering idiot trapped in his own fantasies of justice. The world we live in is hardly black and white, our morality system is more blue and orange and shades of grey. Also, I'm getting really, really tired of explaining this to you since you can't seem to get it through your thick skull, but I'm not unwilling to learn new elements, I'm incapable of using other elements. Like, can't, even if I wanted to. A hero isn't a delusional fool who blunders into things for the sake of whatever ideal he pursues. The followers of Ennoc, who you praise so highly, still participate in Orc slavery and are perhaps the most racist beings this side of Carthago, and yet you claim that Ennoc is a force for the greater good and looks down on racism. Them why does he grant hpguardian angels to those boorish fellows? Nay, a true hero is one who gets done what needs to be done, no matter the cost. And you have to break a few eggshells to make an omelet, or, more accurately, kill a few random slavers and douchebags to free an Orc." says Arasmyth to the silly ranger, then turns to the two men. "Hello, my jolly good fellows, is one of you the warden for this here prison?" he asks with his best winning smile, hoping to put his female body to use.

[Jebediahs]

Lost in their own conversation, the two Akkaban just miss the altercation between the party members. They do not however miss the bountiful bosoms being thrust upon them.

"Well now...that's a shame about the food. I'll have my best men look into capturin' those thieves and throwin' them in with the rest of these impure creatures."

The head guard licked his lips.

"But I'll take whatever you fine lasses can spare. I've just returned from break but I can always use another! Ho ho! Aye, you're lookin' at the warden of this place, m'lady. I'm da boss 'round here."

- "'Ey! You di'nt offer me nuthin'!"

- " I know I should be more concerned about this suspicious Party committee but I've had a long day, not looking forward to returning to the nagging at home and BOOBIES! Aye, much appreciated for the food and drink. Have you all been working for Akkaba long?"

Edited August 10, 2012 by Jebediahs

[Kadabra]

"Oh, not that long, but it's really wonderful here," says Arasmyth as he gestures for Thormanil to hand them each a Jinxy Juice.

[swils]

Fumbling around in his magical invisible, bottomless backpack, Thormanil mixes his Deew Drink in with one of the small ales, and then tries to pour the last bit of it into the second small ale, just in case there's enough left to have an effect. He then hands the drinks to the men, a certain bounce in his step and twinkle in his eye.

"Bottoms up! Cheers, to Akkaba! "

[Jebediahs]

The small size of the ales allows the Deew drink to be distributed equally. Thormana's plan is a success! She hands the Akkaban gentlemen the ales laced with Deew Drink and they chug 'em down.

- "Ey you slobs! Dey the wuns from 'eroica! An' that big one spiked your drinks!"

- "Huh, well then *burp* PWEPARE FOR *hic* BATTLE!"

The Enemies:

Akkaba Head Prison Guard

- "I can still *burp* handle spies!"

Type:

Humanoid *Dropping More Gold *,

Blessed

(3 rounds remaining)

Level:

28

14 (+

10

5 damage vs. rogue classes)

Health:

350/350

SP:

10

Ether:

0

Special I:

Cuff ‘Em

- Immediately binds target to the player next in battle order for the next three rounds. Afflicted players must fight from the same row.

Special II:

Executioner

- The Head Prison Guard calls for the executioner to execute a player.

Player is instantly KO’d

. Due to the Deew, Quinton's aim is off. Reduces player's remaining health by half.

Special III:

Guards!

- A random patrolman on duty enters the field of combat (Akkaba mage, cleric or knight)

Drops:

300 gold, Re-exploding Dynamite, 100 gold

QM Note:

If defeated before prisoners are slain, Head Guard passes out and the prisoners will be freed. Specials determined by die roll.

Exec. Q. Shunner

-

Facepalms.

"You always get me in trouble, APG. That's why Shiela doesn't like me hanging out with you!"

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

Untargetable

QM Note:

Goes home to his wife once Head Guard is defeated. Does not deal Free Hits.

Prisoner - Ratfink, The Witch Hunter

- "'Ey, you shoulda gave me some food!"

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

10 (+2 damage to witches!)

Health:

260/260

SP:

0

Ether:

0

Special I:

Rat Attack

- The prisoner sends in a swarm of rats he befriended while in prison. The tiny bites add up to 20 damage to the opponent.

Special II:

Stool Pigeon

- ‘Fink informs on his fellow prisoners. They don’t like it too much so Jules and Chirpina attack him for damage equal to their levels.

Drops:

Goblin’s Wrench

QM Note:

Specials alternate.

Prisoner - Jules

- “Yeah...I really don’t want to be here.”

Type:

Humanoid

Level:

8

Health:

60/60

SP:

0

Ether:

0

Special I:

Flee

- The prisoner will leave the field of combat.

Drops:

Nothing

QM Note:

Jules is being forced to fight! She has a 2/6 chance to flee at the beginning of each round.

Prisoner - Chirpina

Type:

Icy, Flying

Level:

2 *Attacks do fire damage*

Health:

125/125

SP:

0

Ether:

0

Special I:

Zapdos

- Shoots target for 10 lightning damage

Special II:

Shapeshift

- Reveals true form.

Drops:

Nothing

QM Note:

Specials alternate.

The Party:

Arasmyth RuGard

(played by Kadabra) *Party Leader*

Level 14 Mage

Power:

20

Shield Power:

3

Health:

17/18

Ether:

17/18

Gold:

65

Inventory:

Sapphire Staff (WP:6,

Wind

elemental), Robe of the Elven Warlock (SP:3), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness,

Sapphire

,

Topaz

,

Topaz

,

Aquamarine

, Potions (2), Grand Tonic (2), Tonic, Smoke Bomb, Water Bomb, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap,Scroll of Armor Sundering

(Reduces target’s SP by 5 and has a 50/50 chance of success)

Ad-Hoh

(played by ADHO15)

*Resistant to Magic*

Level 17.5 Evoker

*Harlotry*, *Happy Ending*

Power:

23

Shield Power:

0

Health:

21/24

Ether:

18/22

Gold:

310

Inventory:

Rhabdomance Staff (WP:7), Robe of Spell Resistance(Damage from magic based & elemental attacks and specials is halved), Bedroll, Shovel, Holy Bomb, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Banana, Ether Core, Potion (x2), Rum (x2), Remedy, Tonic (x3),

Emerald

(

Wood

),

Amethyst

(

Darkness

),

Ruby

(

Fire

),

Topaz

(

Lightning

),

Sapphire

(

Wind

)

Borrowed from Elgar

, Trickster's Mask of the Elf,Fractured Spectacles(

Read the Fine Print

- Scrolls that are normally 50/50 now have 2/3 chance of success. Suitable for

Sages only

).

Elgar Gligin

(played by Jedi master Brick) *Second-In-Command*

Level 15 Ranger

Power:

25

Shield Power:

0

Health:

20/20

Gold

: 50 (owes 50 gold to Haldor (Scorpiox) )

Inventory:

Mockthril Crossbow (WP:10

Lightning

elemental),Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll,

Emerald

,

Sapphire

Loaned to Ah-Hoh

,Venom, Spade,Fire Bomb,Pickaxe,Remedy,5 Potions,Phoenix Essence, Trickster's Mask of the Elf,Scroll of Poisoning

(Grants target’s weapon the badly poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of

5 ether

)

Knifk

(played by Bioniclover)

*Counter Striking*

,

*Leadership*

Level 17.5 Black Knight

Power:

27

Shield Power:

9

Health:

35/35

Gold:

141

Inventory:

Tfel (WP: 10 Longsword,

Earth

-elemental), Aegis (SP: 9 Shield),Coat-of-Arms (

Leadership

- All attacks on enemy have a 1/6 chance for a teammate to immediately score a free hit on the same enemy with strength equal to the inspired hero's power.

Knights Only

), Gloves of Counterstriking (

Counter Striking

- Immediately attack target in an amount equal to Power after receiving a free hit from target),Remedy, Smelling Salts, Floral Bomb, Wind Bomb,Bedroll, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Dwarf

Thormanil Nihai

(played by swils)

*Natural Respite*

,*Immunity:

Darkness

*

Level 20.67 Shaman

Power:

33 (+1)

Shield Power:

3

Health:

36/36

Ether:

20/20

Gold:

22

Inventory:

Wyvern's Tailblade (WP: 12), Bright Armor (SP: 3,

Null Darkness

), Thundering Totem (WP:7,

lightning

), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Potion, Grand Tonic, Mead, 3xSmelling Salts, Nostrum, Deadly Venom x2,Holy Bomb, Floral Bomb, Remedy, Pickaxe, Shovel, Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap, Trickster's Mask of the Weredog, 2x2pc&biscuit,Turkey Leg,3x Jinxy Juice

- "Which song would you like me to sing?"

Homer Singerson has 6 songs that can be sung, each usable only once per battle.

Akkaba’s Delight

- A delightful diddy about Akkaba before he was betrayed

. Causes the

blessed

effect on a random ally for three rounds. “Oh! You doth have a friend in me...”

Truth Of Akkaba

- Reveals the horrid truth of Akkaba.

Hexes

a random enemy for three rounds. “See the face of Akkaba, see his true visage...”

Shameful Secrets

- This song reminds all combatants of a shameful secret they hold

(like hitting a boy in the head in the sewer)

.

50% chance heroes

have their

level halved

for one round and

50% chance enemies

have their

level halved

for one round. “Let your secrets out I say! Let them see the light of day!”

Sewer Slide

- It seems that Singerson might have entered through the sewers as well.

All heroes are

hastened

but also

poisoned

for one round. “Sliding down the sewer luge is fun...but dirty.”

Bridge Guardian

- A familiar song about a giggling guardian.

All enemies are magically

burned for 5 damage regardless of SP

. “Giggle giggle giggle, all she does is giggle as you fall in a pit and are burned for a bit”

Righteous Reverb

- The song reverberates off the walls, vibrating the heroes.

All heroes get the

immune to physical damage effect

(physical based free hits included) for three rounds but take double damage from magic based attacks (magical based free hits included). "Caaanaaanaaan yoooouuuuuuuu feeeeeeeeeeeeelllll theeeeeeeeeeeeeee viiiiiiiiibrrrrrraaaaaaatiiioooooooonnnnnsssssssss?!"

Party Leader, choose the order of actions. Also choose the song Singerson will sing. It will take effect before the round begins.

Knifk, state if you want to sacrifice any additional health for your attacks.

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.

QM Note: The description of the Deew Drink is a little ambiguous as written. The level reduction and blessed effect last only three rounds.

[Jedi master Brick]

Elgar attacked the head guard from the back row with his crossbow