Heroica RPG - Quest #58: Brothers-in-Arms

[Sandy]

"Do not be fooled by these rags I'm wearing, for I am Nemo Bonaparte, the Admiral of Bonaparte Fleet and the Warden of the Crystalline Sea. On the day of my kidnapping, I visited Swisshopper's to get measures for my new uniform. It turned out my deceitful brother had bought both the tailor and my guards, for when I got undressed I was suddenly assaulted and tied up. I overheard Reno talking with these beasts that I was to be delivered to Terra Chima so that he could rule in my stead. I just have to ask, why haven't my wife or my daughter noticed that it is Reno wearing my clothes and sitting behind my desk? Surely they can tell the difference, after all this time! Let us go, my saviours, to Fort Bonaparte to deliver justice to my brother! Naturally, you get to keep this barbaric vessel as a token of my gratitude, if you accept it."

What will the party answer?

Party:

Guts Holla (Scubacarrot)

44 year old male human Raider

Level 24

*Natural Respite*

*Immune to

Weakened

,

Asleep

,

Confused

,

Blinded

,

Darkness

,

Water

and

Ice

*

Power:

54

(24+28+2)

, 35 for ranged attacks

(24+9+2)

Defense:

4

Health:

37/37

(7+23+7)

Gold:

297

Equipment:

Lifestealer (WP: 28,

ice

- and

darkness

-elemental, attacks restore 3 health; dagger), Dancing Shoes (In the round after a '4' is rolled, the wearer can act twice; immunity to

asleep

-,

confused

- and

blinded

-effects and to

darkness

and

ice

-elements; footwear), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power; immunity to

weakened

-effect; handwear), Crocodilian Armour (SP:4, immunity to

water

and

ice

; bodywear)

Inventory:

Stag Antlers (WP:10, intimidation; halberd), Fafnir (WP:14; greatsword), Throwing Knife (WP:9, light-elemental; retrievable), Throwing Axe (WP:5; retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP:6, hollow; dagger), Spiked Collar (+1 Power; accessory), 9 Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, Elixir, 9 Remedy, 3 Phoenix Essence, 8 Mead, 8 Smelling Salts, 8 Nostrum, Metasimian Ale, 5 Smoke Bomb, Deadly Venom, 2 Neutralizer, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Bedroll, 3 Mythril Shard

Eric (Khorne)

30 year old Human Nord Raider

Level 22

*Natural Respite*

*

Immune to Fragile

*

*Evasion*

*Counterstrike*

Power:

41

(22+19)

Defense:

5

Health:

40/40

(8+21+7+4)

Gold:

363

Equipment:

Godricsleif (WP:19;

ice

- and

darkness

-elemental; greatsword), Counterstrike Gloves (Counter with strength equal to their level after getting hit by a Free Hit; handwear), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row; footwear), Heavy Armor (SP:5, immunity to fragile; bodywear)

Inventory:

Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; dual strike, Lightning-elemental; axe), Crocodile Belt (Max. health +2, immunity to

water

; accessory), Sticky Gloves (+50% gold from stealing), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, inflicts cursed; retrievable); 6 Silverfish Wings (WP:8; retrievable), Garnet (Earth), Scroll of Sleep, 12 Grand Potions, Venom, 9 Meads, 8 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrum, Mulled Wine, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb,

Nerwen Calmcacil (Chromeknight)

***Party Leader***

262 year old female Elven Shaman

Level 18

*Immune to Sealed*

Power:

27

(18+9)

Defense:

3

Health:

35/35

(9+17+6+3)

Ether:

26/28

(5+17+1+3)

Gold:

81

Equipment:

Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), Robe of the Archmage(SP:3, Max.Ether+5, immunity to sealed; bodywear), White Cloak (+3 Max Health; backwear)

Inventory:

Magical Staff (WP:14,

water

-elemental, staff), Crocodile Handbag (Max. ether +2, immunity to

water

; accessory), Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing; accessory),

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Ruby

, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 3 Grand Tonics, 2 Potions, 3 Elixirs, 2 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Mead, Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs , Bone, Shovel, Bedroll

[Scubacarrot]

"Doesn't really seem like something for you to give, it was m- ... us that dispatched of the Crocs. Throw in lifetime exemption from tolls and fees and a permanent docking place and you got a deal."

[Sandy]

"Doesn't really seem like something for you to give, it was m- ... us that dispatched of the Crocs. Throw in lifetime exemption from tolls and fees and a permanent docking place and you got a deal."

The admiral looks a tad miffed.

"If you are a friend of the Bonapartes, you are granted these benefits by default. But I must say your attitude is unbecoming. As grateful as I am to you for rescuing me, you have to remember who you are adressing."

[Scubacarrot]

Guts gnashed his teeth, he was about to go on about how they did not owe them anything, he wasn't even the one that hired us or their target, not to mention this was the second time he had saved the man. But the Raider thought the better of it, instead he responded with a simple nod.

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen looked around. There was nothing to hit. The fiery rage that had been smoldering inside since she first took up the mantle of shaman had not abated. Her companions had slaughtered the pirates before she could strike them down, and now the weregators were dead, also before she could vent her anger.

Once again a party of heroes stood before someone arrogantly demanding a course her more prudent thoughts labeled unwise. But it was a course that promised much in the way of satisfactorily hitting things.

You know, your return will likely spark a small war. But I do not care which of them you are. As long as you promise that we will get the rewards promised by Hestia when she hired us, you have our blades.

Turning to the bald raider Nerwen said.

A boat? What will you do with a boat? Will you go hunting for that monster we released to topple the dark tower? Can you even sail this thing?

Looking to see if Eric was ready also, she spoke to the Boneparte.

Given that it was Hestia that sent us, I believe that she has a sense of what is up. We will go, but I strongly suggest we speak to her before confronting the other Boneparte.

Edited March 12, 2013 by Chromeknight

[Sandy]

"Very well. This ship is yours, but let me show you how to sail it. These Chiman barrels are tricky ones to handle, after all..."

The party helps Nemo to get the ship off of the pier, and soon they are on their way towards Fort Bonaparte. The look on the Bonaparte guards is priceless when they see their admiral sailing in on such a barbaric vessel. A few barked commands from Nemo snaps them out of it, though.

The admiral leads the heroes towards his office in quick strides. Just as they approach the doors, they open and a group of angry officers strut out, cussing and spitting insults.

"Those are my highest-ranking officers. It seems my brother is fast on his way to make drastic changes around here. I was a fool to think he was making sense before, for now I see what he really is: just an envious, power-hungry imbecil!"

Nemo is about to burst into the office. This is the party's last chance to prevent a conflict between the two brothers.

QM Note: We have reached the climax of this quest. The fate of the Bonaparte faction is honestly all in your hands now. Your choices will dictate who will lead the faction in the future, so consider your next actions carefully!

[Scubacarrot]

Guts said to Nerwen: "I'm with Nemo." Quietly he added: "Although I am not fully convinced, if we side with Nemo, the Bonapartes will probably strike down even harder than they did before... It's your call, Nerwen."

The raider peeked in the office. He said: "Should we give the man a weapon or something?"

Edited March 12, 2013 by Scubacarrot

[Khorne]

Aaargh, missed so much important stuff. Damn you, workload ! I also added in my replies to previous actions, only to give Eric's thoughts on the matters at hand.

Taking the cloth from Guts Nerwen clears her sight, then inspects the fallen. Some of the items had a sense of power about them. Without qualm, she gathered them and considered who should be given which.

Weregators wearing crocodile skin accessories. Ugh. It would be like you boys wearing monkey skins. But that bag is nice. I will take that. Since Eric already has armour, Guts you can have that, and that leaves the belt for Eric. Unless you think otherwise For-Edan*.

Eric snatched the belt from Nerwen's hands. "The belt's just fine."

He then turned around and looked at the captive.

"Do not be fooled by these rags I'm wearing, for I am Nemo Bonaparte, the Admiral of Bonaparte Fleet and the Warden of the Crystalline Sea. On the day of my kidnapping, I visited Swisshopper's to get measures for my new uniform. It turned out my deceitful brother had bought both the tailor and my guards, for when I got undressed I was suddenly assaulted and tied up. I overheard Reno talking with these beasts that I was to be delivered to Terra Chima so that he could rule in my stead. I just have to ask, why haven't my wife or my daughter noticed that it is Reno wearing my clothes and sitting behind my desk? Surely they can tell the difference, after all this time! Let us go, my saviours, to Fort Bonaparte to deliver justice to my brother! Naturally, you get to keep this barbaric vessel as a token of my gratitude, if you accept it."

The Nord's eyes widened as Nemo revealed his identity. Eric did not see this coming. He thought he would've been able to seperate both brothers, having met them before, but they were truly indistinguishable without the eyepatch. In terms of character, he did prefer the other brother, though. Reno seemed far less snobby and haughty when they had met. Nemo was acting like he owned his saviour's lives and that they actually owed him anything. He wanted them to risk their lives for some petty reward, while the chief Bonaparte would reap the true benefits of the endeavour and stay in power. Nothing would change and the waters around the Free City would still be ruled by a greedy dictator.

Eric's face turned sour. No way he'd have any part in this. He made a deal with Reno. The Crystalline Sea would be free. Toppling the Bonapartes might prove reason enough for Eric's ban to be lifted and perhaps he would be able to sail home. What better way to take down these so-called "Lords of the Seas" than via political infighting and machinations?

---

"Those are my highest-ranking officers. It seems my brother is fast on his way to make drastic changes around here. I was a fool to think he was making sense before, for now I see what he really is: just an envious, power-hungry imbecil!"

Nemo is about to burst into the office. This is the party's last chance to prevent a conflict between the two brothers.

"Drastic changes are what is needed around here." Eric said. Confidently, he then spoke to Nerwen: "My sword is with Reno."

Foreseeing things might turn into another fight, Eric proceeded to take in another effective mix of Mead, Smelling Salts and Nostrum.

[Chromeknight]

"Those are my highest-ranking officers. It seems my brother is fast on his way to make drastic changes around here. I was a fool to think he was making sense before, for now I see what he really is: just an envious, power-hungry imbecile!"

Blocking the Boneparte's path with her body and staff, the tip glowing a dull blue, she spoke in a low, firm voice.

Master Boneparte. Stop and consider. Power is never an end in itself. It is always the means to an end. You know your brother. What is it he wants with the power of the Bonepartes?

I'm with Nemo. It's your call, Nerwen.

"Drastic changes are what is needed around here." Eric said. Confidently, he then spoke to Nerwen: "My sword is with Reno."

Nerwen nodded in response to each of the raiders replies. Addressing Nemo she continued

My friend the Nord here wants change. The other sees reprisal if you resume the Admiral's chair. What is it you want with the power of the Bonepartes?

I will next be on in about 10 hours. Scuba and Khorne both usually post in that window. Sandy often posts toward the very end of that frame, but sometimes before that. I am sure that Nerwen will have things to respond to as she speaks her decision.

[Sandy]

Master Boneparte. Stop and consider. Power is never an end in itself. It is always the means to an end. You know your brother. What is it he wants with the power of the Bonepartes?

My friend the Nord here wants change. The other sees reprisal if you resume the Admiral's chair. What is it you want with the power of the Bonepartes?

"Neredice may take me before I let my brother become admiral in my stead! He has been envious of my position ever since our father died. Who knows, if he hadn't gotten injured in that same battle, he might have inherited the title, but the cross is mine to bear, and I bear it with pride. If you think I'm doing this out of greed or fame, you are sorely mistaken. Guarding the Free Islands - a land without government or militia - is no small task. Without my family and our fleet, the islands would've been looted bare a long time ago. The tolls are high and justice is swift in the seas, but that is the price of security. Reno wants to abolish all that with his liberal mindset! Before you step in my way, consider carefully what is the price you are willing to pay."

[Scubacarrot]

Choosing his words carefully, the Raider responded: "Have you considered retiring? The Bonapartes are hated, Nemo. For many people when they picture their worst enemy, it is you. I am not just talking about pirates, but traders and fishermen too. You remember what happened in the Hovels don't you? With you in charge, this will happen more and more, more strife, more people will get hurt. Including your family. Next time we won't be there, and you don't want to always live in fear of being attacked. I condemn Reno and his actions today, this is his way of changing things, and things are bad. Your ways don't work, not anymore. Be the better man, quit. Pass lead on to your daughter. We can get Reno locked away. Changes are going to happen, Nemo, I want them happen the right way. You can still make this right. But by staying in power, by reinforcing the tolls and keeping your refugee policies, this will keep happening."

[Khorne]

"Neredice may take me before I let my brother become admiral in my stead! He has been envious of my position ever since our father died. Who knows, if he hadn't gotten injured in that same battle, he might have inherited the title, but the cross is mine to bear, and I bear it with pride. If you think I'm doing this out of greed or fame, you are sorely mistaken. Guarding the Free Islands - a land without government or militia - is no small task. Without my family and our fleet, the islands would've been looted bare a long time ago. The tolls are high and justice is swift in the seas, but that is the price of security. Reno wants to abolish all that with his liberal mindset! Before you step in my way, consider carefully what is the price you are willing to pay."

"If these islands would've been looted bare by now without you, that would've been because its people were too weak to defend it. If they can't protect their property themselves, it's only fit that they lose it to someone who's strong enough to take it. The weak perish at the hand of the stronger. That is how it is and that is how it was meant to be. Strength is power."

Eric's grin turned to a vicious snarl. "I don't need to hear any more from this man. His protectionism, tolls and ideals sicken me. It's people like him that make the South the soft belly of the world it is."

[Sandy]

"Have you considered retiring? The Bonapartes are hated, Nemo. For many people when they picture their worst enemy, it is you. I am not just talking about pirates, but traders and fishermen too. You remember what happened in the Hovels don't you? With you in charge, this will happen more and more, more strife, more people will get hurt. Including your family. Next time we won't be there, and you don't want to always live in fear of being attacked. I condemn Reno and his actions today, this is his way of changing things, and things are bad. Your ways don't work, not anymore. Be the better man, quit. Pass lead on to your daughter. We can get Reno locked away. Changes are going to happen, Nemo, I want them happen the right way. You can still make this right. But by staying in power, by reinforcing the tolls and keeping your refugee policies, this will keep happening."

The admiral's face goes red with anger, but suddenly he just lets out a deep sigh.

"Sometimes I wish I could pass this burden to someone else. My Attina... She is still too young. She is bright and clever and battle-hardened, sure, but she has yet to earn the respect of the other captains. Maybe if she solves the conflicts in the North, then people will look her as a worthy successor to this post. Until then, there is no one else in the family I can trust besides myself. If you three wish to cut me down, do it here and now, and feel the wrath of Fort Bonaparte descend upon you. Or let me pass through those doors to face my brother for all the wrong he has done. We can talk about politics afterwards, this is a matter of family honour."

[Scubacarrot]

Guts smirked at the Nord's words, the man was all talk, and little action. That big sword of his made him slow, as well. The raider wondered where he got his attitude from, he didn't seem to have anything to warrant it. Guts thought back at his time with the Hellpeak Clan, a people that did not even fear the Gods themselves, they fought with ferocity, great skill and yes, unbelievable strength for humans. He thought back how they defeated a gigantic Elder Dragon, that threatened not only them, but the entire region, sustaining heavy losses in the process. Guts had later learned a few nights later other Clans had ambushed the Hellpeak and wiped them out. Did that make them weak? The raider did not want to argue with the Norseman, he knew nothing, after all, when his people still wore bearskins and lived in caves when the Cities of the South were already thriving, but then again, the Norse still did those things.

Guts shook his head at Nemo's words, he answered: "Perhaps you need new captains, those men we saw earlier look like they spend most of their time in their cabins. I wouldn't worry about gettting their respect, if it were up to me. In the eyes of the people, which is what matters, any successor is better than you, remember that. We met your daughter, I think she is capable of doing the job, and perhaps more importantly, she has a chance to make things better. When we go in, I'm going to try and make sure you don't kill each other, or someone else does. And don't think for a second I care about your family honour." With the last words said sharply, Guts took a Mead, a Smelling Salts and a Nostrum, and drew Lifestealer, holding it casually in his left hand. He would see who he'd turn his blade to. Either the Nord, or...

[Chromeknight]

closer to 12 than 10. Sorry!

Politics and honour.

Consider Master Boneparte, that your brother attempted to exile you rather than simply have those Weregators slip a blade between your ribs while chained. There may come a time soon when you are faced with the same choice. Do not be less of a man than he was and take his life. Love between brothers is not a weakness. But whatever is between you needs to be sorted by you, face to face, not by guards and hired hands.

For all I know, you are the Boneparte Hestia sent us to find, and I said after releasing you that you would have our help. Our help you shall have.

Nerwen slips of her white cloak and clicks one end of the shackles of war around her wrist ready to snare anyone attempting to flee.

Eric, I know you have a preference for the other brother, but the men themselves are almost interchangable, it is their policies that are important. However, this fight will not settle that, it will only settle which man it is we need deal with, the one we have freed from the hold of a Chiman junk on his way to exile or the one whose office we burst into and whose schemes we upset.

This man is a husband and a father. I cannot in good conscience take him from them. Can you?

If you stand with us, I promise you will have your opportunity to speak to his politics when the fight is done., She rattles the shackles, These will see to that. Do I have your arm beside mine?

She then follows the raiders' example and drinks the mead in her satchel. Addressing the Boneparte again,

I might not like all you do with your power, but as you say, that is a discussion for after. Believe me though, when I say, that when this is done, you will listen to me.

So, Master Boneparte, do you need a weapon or are you ready?

yes, Nerwen's speech is shading from orange to red. Yes it's deliberate.

Edited March 12, 2013 by Chromeknight

[Sandy]

Nemo nods to Nerwen.

"I thank you for your understanding. I need no weapon, thank you - it is my twin brother I'm about to face. Despite all our arguments and conflicts, we have not spilled each other's blood before this, so we certainly won't start doing it now."

Passing the heroes and the surprised guards, the admiral marches into the office. Inside, his brother is sitting behind the desk, talking with his wife Hestia. The latter looks pleased, while the former's expression goes sour.

"Reno! So they found you after all. Where did you...?"

"How can you be so blind, my love? Reno is sitting there right next to you!"

Hestia looks from brother to brother.

"Then you're... Oh my gods. I have been blind!"

"Nemo. You should be half-way to Terra Chima by now."

"Unfortunately the crew you hired met an untimely death in the hands of these heroes. Your scheme has failed, my brother. Now step down from my chair!"

"No, brother! I won't step down just to see you continue your tyrannic hold over these waters. These are the Free Islands, people should not be afraid and anxious to come here."

"Afraid? I've commited my life and career on keeping these islands safe from seamonsters and pirates, just like our father and his father before him! It is because of our hard work that people dare to come here in the first place! We have been over this topic a countless times, I refuse to listen to you any longer. You crossed the line by bribing my guards, kidnapping me and selling me to slavery! How could you do something like that to your own flesh and blood?!"

"I had no choice... I did not want to hurt you, brother, but I had to get rid of you. Otherwise there would be no change. You should hear the sailors and merchants talking in the pubs and the docks! If this goes on much longer, no ships save our own will sail these waters! Already we have witnesses Drandora, Mermont, Miranda and Strivvi growing in importance as trading ports. And with new ships getting constantly sturdier and speedier, there is soon no reason to even stop here. The times are changing, Nemo! The Bonapartes have to change with them, or fall."

"Cease waggling your treacherous tongue lest I cut it off!"

Letting out a sigh, Reno walks around the desk, past the stupefied Hestia.

"What are you going to do now? Arrest me? Attack me with your Heroica goons? While I have the whole Fort Bonaparte on my side?"

"My guards will not heed you!"

"Why not? I am the admiral now. You are nothing but an uprising brother trying to take my place. You barged into my office with hired sellswords, trying to kill me, but I managed to cut you down. Unfortunately my lovely wife Hestia also died as collateral damage. She will be greatly mourned."

Reno gives a pitying glance at Hestia, who finally snaps out of her stupour.

"What? Are you insane?!"

"I'm sorry, dear, but I can't have any witnesses. Draw your weapons! One way or another, Reno Bonaparte will be no more after this! GUARDS!"

The two guards at the door burst in, siding with Reno. They are both familiar to Guts and Nerwen, having defended the Bonapartes from rioters some months ago.

"It seems will be needing that weapon you offered after all."

"This insolence cannot be tolerated. Here, grab this!"

Hestia tosses a paperweight ship-in-a-bottle to Nemo and grabs a quill pen from the ink bottle at the desk for a makeshift weapon. Armed with those, the couple joins the heroes in combat.

PREPARE FOR BATTLE!

Enemies:

Reno Bonaparte

Type: Humanoid

Level: 50

Health: 1609/1609

Special I:

Jolly Roger

– Reno starts laughing, recovering 100 health each round. Only a bottle of rum broken on his head will make him stop, for he hates the taste of it.

Special II:

Laser Eye

– Causes 25 damage that ignores SP and row to the target. Used only when laughing.

Drops: Conspirator (WP:15,

darkness

-elemental, causes blinded-effect, longsword)

Note: Immune to all effects. Every second round, Reno will

call for backups

, causing one Elite Cannoneer to join the battle.

Elite Cannoneer Columbus

Type: Humanoid

Level: 28

Health: 824/824

Special:

Bombard

– Consumes a bomb to deal 28 elemental damage to all opponents. If all bombs are consumed, performs a normal attack to the target instead.

Drops: Fire Bomb, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb

Elite Cannoneer Pizarro

Type: Humanoid

Level: 28

Health: 824/824

Special:

Bombard

– Consumes a bomb to deal 28 elemental damage to all opponents. If all bombs are consumed, performs a normal attack to the target instead.

Drops: Water Bomb, Dirt Bomb, Air Bomb

Party:

Guts Holla (Scubacarrot)

44 year old male human Raider

Level 24

*Natural Respite*

*Immune to

Weakened

,

Asleep

,

Confused

,

Blinded

,

Darkness

,

Water

and

Ice

*

*Encouraged*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Power:

54

(24+28+2)

, 35 for ranged attacks

(24+9+2)

Defense:

4

Health:

37/37

(7+23+7)

Gold:

297

Equipment:

Lifestealer (WP: 28,

ice

- and

darkness

-elemental, attacks restore 3 health; dagger), Dancing Shoes (In the round after a '4' is rolled, the wearer can act twice; immunity to

asleep

-,

confused

- and

blinded

-effects and to

darkness

and

ice

-elements; footwear), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power; immunity to

weakened

-effect; handwear), Crocodilian Armour (SP:4, immunity to

water

and

ice

; bodywear)

Inventory:

Stag Antlers (WP:10, intimidation; halberd), Fafnir (WP:14; greatsword), Throwing Knife (WP:9, light-elemental; retrievable), Throwing Axe (WP:5; retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP:6, hollow; dagger), Spiked Collar (+1 Power; accessory), 9 Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, Elixir, 9 Remedy, 3 Phoenix Essence, 7 Mead, 7 Smelling Salts, 7 Nostrum, Metasimian Ale, 5 Smoke Bomb, Deadly Venom, 2 Neutralizer, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Bedroll, 3 Mythril Shard

Eric (Khorne)

30 year old Human Nord Raider

Level 22

*Natural Respite*

*

Immune to Fragile

*

*Evasion*

*Counterstrike*

*Encouraged*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Power:

41

(22+19)

Defense:

5

Health:

40/40

(8+21+7+4)

Gold:

363

Equipment:

Godricsleif (WP:19;

ice

- and

darkness

-elemental; greatsword), Counterstrike Gloves (Counter with strength equal to their level after getting hit by a Free Hit; handwear), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row; footwear), Heavy Armor (SP:5, immunity to fragile; bodywear)

Inventory:

Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; dual strike, Lightning-elemental; axe), Crocodile Belt (Max. health +2, immunity to

water

; accessory), Sticky Gloves (+50% gold from stealing), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, inflicts cursed; retrievable); 6 Silverfish Wings (WP:8; retrievable), Garnet (Earth), Scroll of Sleep, 12 Grand Potions, Venom, 8 Meads, 7 Smelling Salts, 3 Nostrum, Mulled Wine, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb,

Nerwen Calmcacil (Chromeknight)

***Party Leader***

262 years old female Elven Shaman

Level 18

*Immune to Sealed*

*Encouraged*

Power:

27

(18+9)

Defense:

3

Health:

35/35

(9+17+6+3)

Ether:

26/28

(5+17+1+3)

Gold:

81

Equipment:

Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), Robe of the Archmage(SP:3, Max.Ether+5, immunity to sealed; bodywear), White Cloak (+3 Max Health; backwear)

Inventory:

Magical Staff (WP:14,

water

-elemental, staff), Crocodile Handbag (Max. ether +2, immunity to

water

; accessory), Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing; accessory),

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Ruby

, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 3 Grand Tonics, 2 Potions, 3 Elixirs, 2 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs , Bone, Shovel, Bedroll

Nemo Bonaparte (NPC, controlled by Party Leader)

47 years old male human Warden

Level 50

Power: 52

(50+2)

Defense: 0

Health: 67/67

(10+49+8)

Gold: 0

Equipment: Ship-in-a-Bottle (WP:2)

Inventory: Rum (Consumable, used on Reno to stop him laughing)

Hestia Bonaparte (NPC, controlled by Party Leader)

45 years old female human Prophet

Level 50

Power: 51

(50+1)

Health: 70/70

(6+49+15)

Ether: 65/65

(50+15)

Gold: 0

Equipment: Quill Pen (WP:1, retrievable)

Inventory: Aurora Nôrnalis (Revives all knocked out party members to 1 health, usable indefinitely)

Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, choose your targets and actions.

QM Note: You can give equipment to the Bonapartes to make them even stronger, but it will cost a turn for both the giver and the receiver. Here's a link to the stats of a Warden and a Prophet. Have fun!

[Scubacarrot]

"Hm, you're going to need new guards." Guts attacks Columbus, then Pizarro.

[Chromeknight]

The blood pounded n Nerwen's ears. Reno might have a point about the way things were going in the world, but his methods might have ruined any chance for his vision to come to pass. Now, confrontation was inevitable. And there was a part of her that exulted in the coming combat.

Eric, I know you do not want to strike Reno, take care of those guards with Guts please.

Master Boneparte, Lady Falconer, We will pass you better weapons at an opportune time. For now, I will join you in ending Reno's deception.

Nerwen strikes Reno from the back row using her Magical staff

Nemo attacks Reno from the front row using the Ship in a Bottle

Hestia attacks Reno from the back row using the Quill pen

Battle Order

Guts Columbus; Lifestealer

Guts Pizarro; Lifestealer

Eric suggested - Columbus; Godricsleif (front)

Eric suggested - Pizarro; Godricsleif (front)

Nemo Reno; Ship in a Bottle

> Nerwen Reno; Magical Staff

> Hestia Reno; Quill Pen

[Khorne]

Eric gritted his teeth. He hated to attack Reno and aid Nemo, but the party obviously saw things different. Not having much of a choice, Eric decided to attack the guards.

Eric attacks Columbus from the front row, using Godricleif.

Eric attacks Pizarro from the front row, using Godricleif.

[Sandy]

Seeing Hestia and Nemo arming themselves with writing utensils, Reno lets out a guffaw.

"You can throw all the furniture in this room at me for all I care! You won't stand a chance against me and my eye!"

Results of Round One of the Bonaparte Battle:

Guts vs. Columbus - Hit/Hit (Columbus: 824 health-(54x4=216 dmg)=608 health)

Guts vs. Pizarro - Shield/Shield (Ravage - Pizarro: 824 health-(54x4=216 dmg)=608 health; Reno: 1609 health-(54x4=216 dmg)=1393 health; Columbus: 608 health-(54x4=216 dmg)=392 health; Guts: 50+28+28=106 gold)

Eric vs. Columbus - Extra Critical Hit/Special Damage (Columbus: 392 health-(79x4=316 dmg)=76 health)

Eric vs. Pizarro - Special Damage/Extra Critical Hit (Pizarro: 608 health-(79x4=316 dmg)=292 health)

Nemo vs. Reno - Special Damage (Jolly Roger - Reno: starts laughing, +100 health)

>Nerwen (Magical Staff) vs. Reno - Meditate (Nerwen: +1 ether)

>Hestia vs. Reno - Aim (Reno: 1493-1 dmg=1492 health)

Together, Guts and Eric almost manage to take out the guards as well as cause some damage to the fake admiral. Reno bursts into a maniacal laughter that restores his health gradually. Nerwen meditates to restore ether. Hestia throws the quill pen, but only barely scrapes Reno with it.

Enemies:

Reno Bonaparte

*Laughing*

Type: Humanoid

Level: 50

Health: 1492/1609

Special I:

Jolly Roger

– Reno starts laughing, recovering 100 health each round. Only a bottle of rum broken on his head will make him stop, for he hates the taste of it.

Special II:

Laser Eye

– Causes 25 damage that ignores SP and row to the target. Used only when laughing.

Drops: Conspirator (WP:15,

darkness

-elemental, causes blinded-effect, longsword)

Note: Immune to all effects. Every second round, Reno will

call for backups

, causing one Elite Cannoneer to join the battle.

Elite Cannoneer Columbus

Type: Humanoid

Level: 28

Health: 76/824

Special:

Bombard

– Consumes a bomb to deal 28 elemental damage to all opponents. If all bombs are consumed, performs a normal attack to the target instead.

Drops: Fire Bomb, Ice Bomb, Lightning Bomb

Elite Cannoneer Pizarro

Type: Humanoid

Level: 28

Health: 292/824

Special:

Bombard

– Consumes a bomb to deal 28 elemental damage to all opponents. If all bombs are consumed, performs a normal attack to the target instead.

Drops: Water Bomb, Dirt Bomb, Air Bomb

Party:

Guts Holla (Scubacarrot)

44 year old male human Raider

Level 24

*Natural Respite*

*Immune to

Weakened

,

Asleep

,

Confused

,

Blinded

,

Darkness

,

Water

and

Ice

*

*Encouraged*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Power:

54

(24+28+2)

, 35 for ranged attacks

(24+9+2)

Defense:

4

Health:

37/37

(7+23+7)

Gold:

403

Equipment:

Lifestealer (WP: 28,

ice

- and

darkness

-elemental, attacks restore 3 health; dagger), Dancing Shoes (In the round after a '4' is rolled, the wearer can act twice; immunity to

asleep

-,

confused

- and

blinded

-effects and to

darkness

and

ice

-elements; footwear), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power; immunity to

weakened

-effect; handwear), Crocodilian Armour (SP:4, immunity to

water

and

ice

; bodywear)

Inventory:

Stag Antlers (WP:10, intimidation; halberd), Fafnir (WP:14; greatsword), Throwing Knife (WP:9, light-elemental; retrievable), Throwing Axe (WP:5; retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP:6, hollow; dagger), Spiked Collar (+1 Power; accessory), 9 Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, Elixir, 9 Remedy, 3 Phoenix Essence, 7 Mead, 7 Smelling Salts, 7 Nostrum, Metasimian Ale, 5 Smoke Bomb, Deadly Venom, 2 Neutralizer, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Bedroll, 3 Mythril Shard

Eric (Khorne)

30 year old Human Nord Raider

Level 22

*Natural Respite*

*

Immune to Fragile

*

*Evasion*

*Counterstrike*

*Encouraged*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Power:

41

(22+19)

Defense:

5

Health:

40/40

(8+21+7+4)

Gold:

363

Equipment:

Godricsleif (WP:19;

ice

- and

darkness

-elemental; greatsword), Counterstrike Gloves (Counter with strength equal to their level after getting hit by a Free Hit; handwear), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row; footwear), Heavy Armor (SP:5, immunity to fragile; bodywear)

Inventory:

Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; dual strike, Lightning-elemental; axe), Crocodile Belt (Max. health +2, immunity to

water

; accessory), Sticky Gloves (+50% gold from stealing), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, inflicts cursed; retrievable); 6 Silverfish Wings (WP:8; retrievable), Garnet (Earth), Scroll of Sleep, 12 Grand Potions, Venom, 8 Meads, 7 Smelling Salts, 3 Nostrum, Mulled Wine, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb,

Nerwen Calmcacil (Chromeknight)

***Party Leader***

262 years old female Elven Shaman

Level 18

*Immune to Sealed*

*Encouraged*

Power:

32

(18+14)

Defense:

3

Health:

35/35

(9+17+6+3)

Ether:

27/28

(5+17+1+3)

Gold:

81

Equipment:

Magical Staff (WP:14,

water

-elemental, staff), Robe of the Archmage(SP:3, Max.Ether+5, immunity to sealed; bodywear), White Cloak (+3 Max Health; backwear)

Inventory:

Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace), Crocodile Handbag (Max. ether +2, immunity to

water

; accessory), Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing; accessory),

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Ruby

, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 3 Grand Tonics, 2 Potions, 3 Elixirs, 2 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs , Bone, Shovel, Bedroll

Nemo Bonaparte (NPC, controlled by Party Leader)

47 years old male human Warden

Level 50

Power: 52

(50+2)

Defense: 0

Health: 67/67

(10+49+8)

Gold: 0

Equipment: Ship-in-a-Bottle (WP:2)

Inventory: Rum (Consumable, used on Reno to stop him laughing)

Hestia Bonaparte (NPC, controlled by Party Leader)

45 years old female human Prophet

Level 50

Power: 51

(50+1)

Health: 70/70

(6+49+15)

Ether: 65/65

(50+15)

Gold: 0

Equipment:

Quill Pen (WP:1, retrievable)

Inventory: Aurora Nôrnalis (Revives all knocked out party members to 1 health, usable indefinitely)

Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, choose your targets and actions.

[Scubacarrot]

"Nerwen, get a weapon to Hestia. Nemo, stop your brother from laughing." Guts uses a Smelling Salts on Hestia, then attacks Pizarro from the front row.

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen nodded at Guts' words. The meditation had stilled the bloodlust for the moment, but Reno's diabolical laughter set her teeth on edge.

My lady, take this.

And Master Boneparte, the raider is right, I'm sure you can think of a way to stop your brother's mad laughter.

Nerwen hands Hestia the mourning star

Nemo uses rum on Reno

Hestia takes the mourning star from Nerwen

Hestia attacks Reno, front row, mourning star

Battle order

> Guts uses Smelling salts on Hestia

Guts Pizarro; Lifestealer

Eric suggested - Pizarro; Godricsleif

Eric suggested - Columbus; Godricsleif

Nemo uses rum on Reno

> Nerwen gives mourning star to Hestia

> Hestia takes mourning star from Nerwen

Hestia Reno; mourning star

Edited March 14, 2013 by Chromeknight

[Sandy]

Results of Round Two of the Bonaparte Battle:

>Guts uses Smelling Salts on Hestia - (Hestia: hastened)

Guts vs. Pizarro - Damage/Steal (Guts: +28 gold, dancing shoes activated)

Eric vs. Pizarro - Damage/Shield (Ravage - Pizarro: 292 health-(41x4=164 dmg)=128 health; Reno: 1492 health-(41x4=164 dmg)=1328 health; Columbus: 76 health-(41x4=164 dmg)=0 health; Eric: 28+50+28=106 gold)

Eric vs. Columbus Pizarro - Damage/Damage (Eric: 40 health+5 SP-(28/2=14 dmg)=31 health)

Nemo uses Rum on Reno - (Reno: stops laughing)

>Nerwen gives Mourning Star to Hestia

>Hestia takes Mourning Star from Nerwen

Hestia (Mourning Star) vs. Reno - Aim (Reno: 1328 health-9 dmg=1319 health)

Elite Cannoneer Cortes joins the battle!

Guts hastens Hestia, while Nerwen tosses her Mourning Star to the lady. Guts steals some gold from Pizarro and activates his Dancing Shoes. Eric's ravaging strike takes out Columbus, but Pizarro avenges his colleague by hitting Eric in turn. Nemo throws his only bottle of rum at Reno's face. The odour and taste of the strong liquour makes the twin brother gag and stop laughing. Hestia follows up by smashing her newly-gained weapon at Reno's head. It does not prevent him from calling for more help, though.

Enemies:

Reno Bonaparte

Type: Humanoid

Level: 50

Health: 1319/1609

Special I:

Jolly Roger

– Reno starts laughing, recovering 100 health each round. Only a bottle of rum broken on his head will make him stop, for he hates the taste of it.

Special II:

Laser Eye

– Causes 25 damage that ignores SP and row to the target. Used only when laughing.

Drops: Conspirator (WP:15,

darkness

-elemental, causes blinded-effect, longsword)

Note: Immune to all effects. Every second round, Reno will

call for backups

, causing one Elite Cannoneer to join the battle.

Elite Cannoneer Pizarro

Type: Humanoid

Level: 28

Health: 128/824

Special:

Bombard

– Consumes a bomb to deal 28 elemental damage to all opponents. If all bombs are consumed, performs a normal attack to the target instead.

Drops: Water Bomb, Dirt Bomb, Air Bomb

Elite Cannoneer Cortes

Type: Humanoid

Level: 28

Health: 824/824

Special:

Bombard

– Consumes a bomb to deal 28 elemental damage to all opponents. If all bombs are consumed, performs a normal attack to the target instead.

Drops: Fire Bomb, Ice Bomb, Lighting Bomb

Party:

Guts Holla (Scubacarrot)

44 year old male human Raider

Level 24

*Natural Respite*

*Immune to

Weakened

,

Asleep

,

Confused

,

Blinded

,

Darkness

,

Water

and

Ice

*

*Encouraged*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Power:

54

(24+28+2)

, 35 for ranged attacks

(24+9+2)

Defense:

4

Health:

37/37

(7+23+7)

Gold:

431

Equipment:

Lifestealer (WP: 28,

ice

- and

darkness

-elemental, attacks restore 3 health; dagger), Dancing Shoes (In the round after a '4' is rolled, the wearer can act twice; immunity to

asleep

-,

confused

- and

blinded

-effects and to

darkness

and

ice

-elements; footwear), Pugilist's Gloves (+2 Power; immunity to

weakened

-effect; handwear), Crocodilian Armour (SP:4, immunity to

water

and

ice

; bodywear)

Inventory:

Stag Antlers (WP:10, intimidation; halberd), Fafnir (WP:14; greatsword), Throwing Knife (WP:9, light-elemental; retrievable), Throwing Axe (WP:5; retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP:6, hollow; dagger), Spiked Collar (+1 Power; accessory), 9 Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, Elixir, 9 Remedy, 3 Phoenix Essence, 7 Mead, 6 Smelling Salts, 7 Nostrum, Metasimian Ale, 5 Smoke Bomb, Deadly Venom, 2 Neutralizer, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Bedroll, 3 Mythril Shard

Eric (Khorne)

30 year old Human Nord Raider

Level 22

*Natural Respite*

*

Immune to Fragile

*

*Evasion*

*Counterstrike*

*Encouraged*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Power:

41

(22+19)

Defense:

5

Health:

31/40

(8+21+7+4)

Gold:

469

Equipment:

Godricsleif (WP:19;

ice

- and

darkness

-elemental; greatsword), Counterstrike Gloves (Counter with strength equal to their level after getting hit by a Free Hit; handwear), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row; footwear), Heavy Armor (SP:5, immunity to fragile; bodywear)

Inventory:

Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; dual strike, Lightning-elemental; axe), Crocodile Belt (Max. health +2, immunity to

water

; accessory), Sticky Gloves (+50% gold from stealing), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, inflicts cursed; retrievable); 6 Silverfish Wings (WP:8; retrievable), Garnet (Earth), Scroll of Sleep, 12 Grand Potions, Venom, 8 Meads, 7 Smelling Salts, 3 Nostrum, Mulled Wine, Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb,

Nerwen Calmcacil (Chromeknight)

***Party Leader***

262 years old female Elven Shaman

Level 18

*Immune to Sealed*

*Encouraged*

Power:

32

(18+14)

Defense:

3

Health:

35/35

(9+17+6+3)

Ether:

27/28

(5+17+1+3)

Gold:

81

Equipment:

Magical Staff (WP:14,

water

-elemental, staff), Robe of the Archmage(SP:3, Max.Ether+5, immunity to sealed; bodywear), White Cloak (+3 Max Health; backwear)

Inventory:

Crocodile Handbag (Max. ether +2, immunity to

water

; accessory), Shackles of War (prevents anyone fleeing; accessory),

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Ruby

, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, 3 Grand Tonics, 2 Potions, 3 Elixirs, 2 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, Phoenix Incense, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs , Bone, Shovel, Bedroll

Nemo Bonaparte (NPC, controlled by Party Leader)

47 years old male human Warden

Level 50

Power: 52

(50+2)

Defense: 0

Health: 67/67

(10+49+8)

Gold: 0

Equipment: Ship-in-a-Bottle (WP:2)

Inventory:

Hestia Bonaparte (NPC, controlled by Party Leader)

45 years old female human Prophet

Level 50

*Hastened*

Power: 59

(50+9)

Health: 70/70

(6+49+15)

Ether: 65/65

(50+15)

Gold: 0

Equipment: Mourning Star (WP:9, inflicts fragile-effect; mace)

Inventory:

Quill Pen (WP:1, retrievable)

, Aurora Nôrnalis (Revives all knocked out party members to 1 health, usable indefinitely)

Party leader, post the order of action. Everyone, choose your targets and actions.

[Scubacarrot]

Reno should be Fragile, right? And I should have lost a Smelling Salts

"This is where things get interesting."

Guts attacks Pizarro three times, switching to Cortes when he falls.

[Sandy]

Reno should be Fragile, right? And I should have lost a Smelling Salts

QM Note: Reno is immune to all effects. But your bag is now one Smelling Salts lighter.