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

[Scubacarrot]

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

Ah sorry, I missed it.

[Chromeknight]

What effect would sealing have on Reno?

Sealed- the target is unable to cast spells or use healing abilities for the next three rounds or until the effect is remedied.

I assume it's aimed at blocking ether use (which Reno doesn't have), but I thought I'd check.

Keep holding those guards off boys. Make sure you keep both of them occupied.

Nerwen hands the Ruby to Hesita

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

Hestia takes the Ruby from Nerwen

Hestia casts a Fire spell at Reno from the back row

Battle Order

Guts attacks Pizarro; Lifestealer

Guts attacks IF Pizarro alive THEN Pizarro, ELSE Cortez; Lifestealer

Guts attacks IF Pizarro alive THEN Pizarro, ELSE Cortez; Lifestealer

Eric suggested - attacks IF Pizarro alive THEN Pizarro, ELSE Cortez; Godricsleif

Eric suggested - attacks IF Cortez alive THEN Cortez ELSE No attack; Godricsleif

Nemo attacks Reno; Ship in a Bottle

>Nerwen gives the Ruby to Hesita

>Hestia takes the Ruby to Nerwen

>Hestia spell at Reno; Fire

Khorne, if you'd rather I didn't suggest actions for Eric in the battle order, say so and I'll leave them off. I know it gets tricky with different timezones and so on, and I don't want to make you feel like you're just rubber-stamping what has been put down already, but that you get to make your own calls. Also, for this round I've suggested it so if there are no guards left (which is possible) Eric won't attack Reno.

Also, I didn't suggest healing since Eric's got roughly a 6% chance of taking damage, and Nerwen's shield is predicated on a hurt party anyway. Feel free to potion up or ask for healing though. Hestia can heal you if you ask.

Edited March 15, 2013 by Chromeknight

[Scubacarrot]

I assume sealing also doesn't work because it's an effect as well. Usually sealed enemies can't do their specials.

"Hestia, focus on cracking the skull of Cortez, the return from taking the gem is little."

And why would Eric not attack Reno? A single hit won't kill him.

[Chromeknight]

I assume sealing also doesn't work because it's an effect as well. Usually sealed enemies can't do their specials.

"Hestia, focus on cracking the skull of Cortez, the return from taking the gem is little."

And why would Eric not attack Reno? A single hit won't kill him.

I hadn't considered the 'immune to effects'. Scratch another strategy.

I had thought that a Prophet required a gem for their sheild ability. I've reread it, it's optional, and since I have no amethyst loose,

you're probably right, it's not worth the effort.

As for Eric not attacking Reno, roleplaying. I know it screws with the battle and harms the party, but I'll argue that decision in character, Nerwen to Eric, rather than use the Party Leader role to act counter to how Khorne has played his character so far.

The raider is right my Lady, this gem does not add to your power. Let us focus on Reno.

Nerwen attacks Reno from the back row with her Magical staff

Hestia attacks Reno, twice from the front row with the mourning star

Battle Order

Eric suggested - attacks Cortez; Godricsleif

Eric suggested - attacks Cortez; Godricsleif

Guts attacks Pizarro; Lifestealer

Guts attacks Pizarro; Lifestealer

Guts attacks Pizarro; Lifestealer

>Nerwen attacks Reno; magical staff

Nemo attacks Reno; Ship in a Bottle

Hestia attacks Reno; mourning star

Hestia attacks Reno; mourning star

If Guts goes after Eric, there's no concern that Eric will not have a valid target.

And Guts doesn't need conditional actions since if his target is dead it switches to the next in order, ie Pizarro > Cortez > Reno.

Hestia is aiming at Reno since it's unlikely that after five lucky attacks either of the guards will be standing.

[Scubacarrot]

"Hestia, attack Cortes before any of us get to him, it will help get him down considerably quicker."

[Khorne]

I have no problem with you suggesting attacks, ChromeKnight. You're doing great . I'm glad you include my roleplaying-made character decisions into working out a strategy. Like you've said, I'd rather refrain from fighting Reno directly.

Eric was getting too worked up in the fight to notice the hit he had taken. Some rings of his chainmail got shattered, but overall not much damage was done. With a sorry look Eric's eyes met those of Reno during the fight, but the Nord quickly looked aside and battered away at one of the Bonaparte soldiers.

Eric attacks Cortez from the front row, using Godricsleif. Twice.

[Sandy]

Results of Round Three of the Bonaparte Battle:

Eric vs. Cortes - Damage/Special Damage (Eric: 31 health+5 SP-(28/2=14 dmg)=22 health)

Eric vs. Cortes - Hit/Hit (Cortes: 824 health-(41x4=164 dmg)=660 health)

Guts vs. Pizarro - Special Damage/Damage (Guts: 37 health+4 SP-28 dmg=13 health)

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

Guts vs. Pizarro - Special Damage/Shield (Ravage - Pizarro: 128 health-(54x4=216 dmg)=0 health; Cortes: 660 health-(54x4=216 dmg)=444 health; Reno: 1319 health-(54x4=216 dmg)=1103 health; Guts: 28+28+50=106 gold, +3 health)

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

Nemo vs. Reno - Hit (Reno: 1103 health-52 dmg=1051 health)

Hestia vs. Reno - Critical Hit (Reno: 1051 health-68 dmg=982 health)

Hestia vs. Reno - Critical Hit (Reno: 982 health-68 dmg=915 health)

Eric and Guts get damaged by the guards, but they both manage to hurt them back as well. Guts steals a pile of gold and slays Pizarro in the end. Nerwen stops to meditate again. Nemo and Hestia team up against Reno, managing to weaken him considerably.

Enemies:

Reno Bonaparte

Type: Humanoid

Level: 50

Health: 915/1609

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 Cortes

Type: Humanoid

Level: 28

Health: 444/824

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:

16/37

(7+23+7)

Gold:

565

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:

28/28

(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]

Guts attacks Reno three times from the front row. It was about time this would end.

Edited March 16, 2013 by Scubacarrot

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen sees Guts advance on Nemo, a mad glint in his eye.

What in Neron's name are you doing? We are fighting the other brother!

My Lady, that weapon you hold may be effective against the cannoneer.

Eric, finish the cannoneer if you please.

Nerwen attacks Cortez from the front row with her magical staff

Hestia attacks Cortez from the front row with the mourning star

Hestia attacks Reno from the front row with the mourning star

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

Battle Order

Hestia Cortez; Mourning Star

Eric suggested- Cortez; Godricsleif

Eric suggested- Cortez; Godricsleif

Nerwen Cortez; Magical Staff

Guts NemoReno; Lifestealer

Guts NemoReno; Lifestealer

Guts NemoReno; Lifestealer

Hestia Reno; Mourning Star

Nemo Reno; Ship in a Bottle

Edited March 15, 2013 by Chromeknight

[Scubacarrot]

"Apologies, I got turned around." One of the guards had hit im on the head with their boomstick, hard. Funny, he had anticipated them firing the bloody things. They were messy, inaccurate things, they worked well as clubs though. The raider send an uncharacteristic smile to Nerwen as he said it. He didn't know why. Must be his spinning head still. He was getting old.

[Sandy]

Results of Round Four of the Bonaparte Battle:

Hestia vs. Cortes - Critical Hit (Cortes: 444 health-68 dmg=376 health+fragile)

Eric vs. Cortes - Steal/Hit (Cortes: 376 health-(41x8=328 dmg)=48 health)

Eric vs. Cortes - Hit/Damage (Cortes: 48 health-(41x8=328 dmg)=0 health)

Nerwen vs. Cortes - Meditate (Nerwen: +1 ether)

Guts vs. Reno - Hit/Damage (Reno: 915 health-(54x4=216 dmg)=699 health; Guts: +3 health)

Guts vs. Reno - Hit/Steal (Reno: 699 health-(54x4=216 dmg)=483 health; Guts: +3 health)

Guts vs. Reno - Hit/Extra Critical Hit (Reno: 483 health-(110x4=440 dmg)=43 health; Guts: +3 health)

Hestia vs. Reno - Damage (Hestia: 70 health-50 dmg=20 health)

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

Elite Cannoneer Magellan joins the battle!

Hestia's attack makes the cannoneer fragile, and Eric's blows quickly finish him off. Nerwen meditates again, even though she already has full ether. Guts almost manages to take out Reno, but the treacherous brother survives, dealing a heavy strike on Hestia. Then he starts laughing maniacally again, as if possessed by a demon. Another guard rushes through the door, and upon seeing the bodies of his fallen comrades on the office floor, joins the battle against the heroes and his old employers.

"Not you too, Magellan! You've been loyal to our family ever since my father pardoned you from your crimes and recruited you!"

"I'm sorry, sire, but my loyalty has not faltered. Master Reno has treated us servants better than you ever have. Under his reign, this city will become a better place for everyone."

"... Have I really failed so badly...?"

"It is alright, dear. We'll get through this, together."

Enemies:

Reno Bonaparte

*Laughing*

Type: Humanoid

Level: 50

Health: 143/1609

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 Magellan

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:

25/37

(7+23+7)

Gold:

565

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:

28/28

(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: 20/70

(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.

[Chromeknight]

The vision overwhelmed Nerwen again.

Same as the last time, just as she lifted her staff to strike Reno.

... the dark shadow... moving in the deeps...

Clearly Lord Neron was sending her a message of some kind. And preventing her from fighting.

But the blood sang. The crumpled guardsmen on the floor. Reno's laughter, wheezy after Guts' vicious assault. Hestia's footstep as she draws back from Reno's counterattack. She ached to deliver a solid blow. Just one.

She rounded on the new guardsman,

Let us dance.

Hestia heals herself

Hestia attacks Magellan from the back row with the mourning star

Nerwen attacks Magellan from the front row with her magical staff

Nemo attacks Reno from the front row with the Ship in a bottle

Battle order when both Scubacarrot and Khorne have weighed in. This will likely be the last round. If either of the raiders roll a shield (on any of their four lucky turns) Reno goes down. And Magellan is unlikely to last much longer than that given how quickly the others dropped.

Edited March 17, 2013 by Chromeknight

[Scubacarrot]

Guts should get +9 health from Lifestealer.

"Hmpf, I don't think you understand the meaning of "faltered loyalty". Want to know how he treats his servants? He sends them to die, those men in the tavern. Last words, Reno?"

Despite that provocation, Guts attacks the Guard twice.

Edited March 17, 2013 by Scubacarrot

[Sandy]

"Hmpf, I don't think you understand the meaning of "faltered loyalty". Want to know how he treats his servants? He sends them to die, those men in the tavern. Last words, Reno?"

QM Note: Fixed.

"Meathook and his gang were not my servants, they were old friends of mine who did me a favour. I won't have their blood on my hands, that was your doing. It is you who call yourselves heroes who slew five feeble old men. I wouldn't brag about that if I were you."

"I will gladly give my life for Master Reno, if it means that things will change around here."

[Scubacarrot]

"You paid them, you send them after us, they attacked us, what did you expect would happen? That they could withstand Heroica? The fact that you call them your friends only makes things worse for you. Magellan, you owe your life to me, I will be taking it back."

[Khorne]

"You paid them, you send them after us, they attacked us, what did you expect would happen? That they could withstand Heroica? The fact that you call them your friends only makes things worse for you. Magellan, you owe your life to me, I will be taking it back."

Eric took his eyes of his adversaries and looked at Guts. "What utter load of nonsense is that? He owes you his life? What for? The guy doesn't owe you a damn thing." Angrily he sheathed his sword and threw his hands in the air. Eric shook his head and stepped away from the battle. Inside, he was torn. Stepping away from a fight is a coward's solution. Apparently, he seemed to have adapted one of the lowliest Southern fighting tactics during his stay in the "Free" City. Eric had abandonned his warband and thereby defied the leader's authority. It made him feel sick, but the Nord couldn't see any other option.

He sternly looked at Nerwen and grimaced. "This city needs change and I refuse to participate in taking out its only hope any longer, despite your orders, Elf."

There was no possibility of saving the situation any more, but at least Eric wouldn't have Reno's blood on his hands. This whole situation confused the Nord. Why couldn't the people in the South settle things in a normal way? Let both brothers fight to the death, the survivor inheriting the House. Right now, Eric loathed the South more than he had ever done before. But there wasn't anything he could do about it.

The Nord threw one, rare, apologetic look at Reno and then stood idle and in silence, watching how the battle ended.

[Scubacarrot]

In a surprisingly calm voice, Guts said: "Couple of months ago, group of angry people... led by a hired Nord, not unlike you..." Guts touched the greatsword strapped to his back that was a trophy from that battle with his free hand. "...attacked the Bonapartes, this poor excuse for a guard was with them. Had we not intervened, he would have been ripped to shreds." Guts chuckled coldly, he had expected the Nord to make this move much earlier. He should have thrown that knife back then. "Must say, you are predictable, Nord. There are only two types of people that leave the Northern Lands, cowards, and traitors."

Edited March 17, 2013 by Scubacarrot

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen nodded sadly. Eric's words cooled her battle-lust

Your blade is your own for-edan. You may chose to employ it or not.

And you, Guts, hush. We will sort this out later, after we have finished. Calling names is of no use.

Let us end this, so that we may begin rebuilding the damage we have caused.

Battle Order

Hestia Heals Herself

Hestia Magellan; Mourning star

Nerwen Magellan; Magical Staff

Guts Magellan; Lifestealer

Guts Magellan; Lifestealer

Nemo Reno; Ship in a Bottle

Eric Does Nothing

Eric Does Nothing

Edited March 18, 2013 by Chromeknight

[Scubacarrot]

Guts turned his head at Nerwen's words. An odd way of leading.

[Sandy]

QM Note: I'm going to interpret Eric's departure from battle as fleeing, since that is one of his job traits. However...

Results of Round Five of the Bonaparte Battle:

>Hestia heals herself - No Healing

Hestia vs. Magellan - Hit (Magellan: 824 health-59 dmg=765 health+fragile)

Nerwen vs. Magellan - Shield (Blood Ritual - Magellan: 765 health-(12+9+50=71 dmg)=694 health; All party members: full health restored)

Guts vs. Magellan - Shield/Shield (Ravage - Magellan: 694 health-(54x8=432 dmg)=262 health; Reno: 143 health-(54x4=216 dmg)=0 health; Guts: 28+50=78 gold)

Guts vs. Magellan - Extra Critical Hit/Shield (Ravage - Magellan: 262 health-(54x8=432 dmg)=0 health; Guts: +28 gold)

Nemo vs. Reno - Shield

Eric flees

Hestia fails to heal herself, but hits Magellan with a blow that makes the cannoneer fragile. Nerwen performs a blood ritual that drains health out of Magellan and transfers it to the wounded Guts, Eric and Hestia. Guts then pummels down the foes with two ravaging moves. Eric doesn't even have time to flee the battle before it is over.

THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS!

Guts and Eric get a third of a level while Nerwen gets a half. The enemies drop the Conspirator, and two Fire Bombs, Ice Bombs, Lightning Bombs, Water Bombs, Dirt Bombs and Air Bombs. Hestia and Nemo leave the party, but not before returning the borrowed weapon.

Party:

Guts Holla (Scubacarrot)

44 year old male human Raider

Level 24 1/3

*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:

671

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

Nerwen Calmcacil (Chromeknight)

***Party Leader***

262 years old female Elven Shaman

Level 18 1/2

*Immune to Sealed*

Power:

32

(18+14)

Defense:

3

Health:

35/35

(9+17+6+3)

Ether:

28/28

(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

Eric (Khorne)

30 year old Human Nord Raider

Level 22 1/3

*Natural Respite*

*

Immune to Fragile

*

*Evasion*

*Counterstrike*

Power:

41

(22+19)

Defense:

5

Health:

40/40

(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,

Party leader, divide the spoils of the battle:

Conspirator (WP:15, darkness-elemental, causes blinded-effect, longsword)

2x Fire Bomb – Causes 5 points of fire-elemental damage to all enemies, doubled if the target is weak to fire.

2x Ice Bomb – Causes 5 points of ice-elemental damage to all enemies, doubled if the target is weak to ice.

2x Lightning Bomb – Causes 5 points of lightning-elemental damage to all enemies, doubled if the target is weak to lightning.

2x Water Bomb – Causes 5 points of water-elemental damage to all enemies, doubled if the target is weak to water.

2x Dirt Bomb – Causes 5 points of earth-elemental damage to all enemies, doubled if the target is weak to earth.

2x Air Bomb – Causes 5 points of wind-elemental damage to all enemies, doubled if the target is weak to wind.

After the final blow, Reno Bonaparte slouched to the ground, and a pool of blood started spreading under him.

"Hestia, use that lantern of yours, quickly! He's fading away..."

"No, my dear. Just let him go."

"But... he's my only brother! I will find a suitable punishment for him for his crimes, but this cannot be it!"

"It is over, my beloved. No more second chances. This madness has gone too far, now it has to stop. This is best for all of us."

Tears filled up the admirals eyes.

"I did not even say goodbye to him... Or tell how sorry I am it ended up like this..."

Hestia hugs her husband, then turns to the heroes.

"Excuse me, I have to tend to my husband. I will return to you shortly, just don't leave the fortress. You can keep the sword, and I'd appreciate if you would investigate that glowing eye that Reno got."

The Bonapartes leave the office, leaving the party alone with the corpses.

[Scubacarrot]

"Hm." The raider sheaths his blade after wiping off the blood from the last two strikes, then squats down at Reno's body, making sure his back does not face Eric. He turns the body around.

[Sandy]

He turns the body around.

Blood spills from the gushing wounds in Reno's body as Guts turns it. His normal eye is glazed and staring dead ahead, but the other eye is still glowing faintly.

[Scubacarrot]

Guts sighs, and mumbles: "Well..." He takes out his Hollow Dagger and attempts prying out the eye-thing.

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen looks over to Eric. The blood ritual had healed her hurts but not quietened the forboding sense of things moving beyond her control. Speaking to the Nord while Guts inspected the corspe of Reno, she said quietly.

You turned your back on me. Others have done that before from fear or reverence, but I expected neither of you. Whatever Reno was to you before, he had clearly made a deal with something that gave him that eye. Can you say what the price he paid was, and whether it meant good or ill for the city?

Nerwen held up her hand

No matter, that is beside the point. The question is, what shall I do with you? A man of the north who wraps himself in pride and ferocity like a fur. Turning from battle, would your old companions given you a share of the spoils after? What have you to say?

[Sandy]

QM Note: I'm still waiting for the battle spoils to be divided.

Guts sighs, and mumbles: "Well..." He takes out his Hollow Dagger and attempts prying out the eye-thing.

The glowing eye pops out of its socket with ease. As it rolls on the floor, Guts immediately sees that it is made of metal and glass. Picking up the orb, he finds a trident symbol carved on the other side of it.