Heroica RPG - Quest #57: Green and Gone

[-obelix-]

"Sure thing!" Thalion nods to Alexander and the rest of the party, and wanders off to inspect the scummy fellows, using his Cloak of Espionage.

[Flare]

<"The last one to come?">

<"I have NO clue!!">

<"We're always coming and going you see...">

<"Hey! I'm a person not a frog!">

<"Sorry don't know who came here last.">

The frogs are constantly jumping around, making it impossible to tell which frog was which...

The elf attempts to use his cloak of espionage but he's not able to see the enemies yet so the cloak doesn't work.

[Zepher]

Boomingham watches the frogs jump around but doesn't understand a word that they're saying.

"Damn mages. What a ridiculous quest. Ranger, pick your favorite. Or, Hel, just pick them all up and we'll carry them back and turn them all into humans. Can't hurt to have a few extra previously-frog humans marching around. I'm going to go deal with these big baddies coming up."

Boomingham downs a mead.

"Thalion, Sancho, Sorrow, Batboy, hows about you come with me while the Yeti and Ranger pick up the frogs. They can join us if the fight gets too challenging."

[Costy]

"How about we just pick them up one by one, and just kill the ones that are actually frogs. We'll have to find the boy eventually. Or we can just throw them all in that bag Sorrow found."

[Flare]

<"If you're looking for someone then better do it quick!">

<"Yeah, those mean fellows are comin'!">

<"And they're always hungry for fresh frogs!" *gulp*>

The party needs to come up with a plan for finding their frog... and fast!

[Costy]

"How about the one of you which is actually a human jump into my hand," I say as I place my hand on the ground. "And Alexander; can I borrow your shovel, I feel the need to dig here." If I get the shovel, I dig.

[-obelix-]

"Okay, so all the frogs that are actually humans jump on the left side of the pond, the rest go to the right. Nagure and Alexander can pick up the ones that are humans, and the rest of us are with you Boomingham."

[Wedge09]

"Of course" said Alexander to Nagure and then he give the shovel to Nagure.

[Flare]

The frogs continue jumping around, taking no heed.

Nagure borrows a shovel and digs, but doesn't find anything but dirt and plants.

[-obelix-]

"Is there anyone among you who can understand me?" Thalion asks the frogs without Alexander's translation, "If there is anyone named Merlyn there, would you please come with us..."

[Flare]

One of the frogs jumps forwards and lands on top of the intelligent mage's head.... But is it Merlyn?

Edited March 28, 2013 by Flare

[-obelix-]

Thalion looks up reflexively, even tough he can't see the frog, "Are you Merlyn Ziegfried? Croak once for NO and twice for YES..."

[Costy]

"Alexander, just talk to him. Everyone else might want to try digging as well."

[Wedge09]

Alexander translate Thalion's question using Animal Talk to the frog on Thalion's head: "Are you Merlyn Ziegfried? Croak once for NO and twice for YES."

[Zepher]

"Does it matter particularly which human turned frog this little guy is? Let's just go ahead and save him. Now, everyone, weapons at the ready."

[Flare]

Alexander translate Thalion's question using Animal Talk to the frog on Thalion's head: "Are you Merlyn Ziegfried? Croak once for NO and twice for YES."

Croak croak! <"Yes its me!! But watch out...">

At that moment a nasty one armed figure appeared silently above the pond.

"Stealing... MY frogs!?"

[Zepher]

"This one at the very least. If we're going to fight, let's get it done with."

Boomingham whispers to Thalion. "Are these Bat-Eared chaps a species now... or... what?"

[-obelix-]

Thalion whispers to Boomingham, "I am not entirely sure myself but I think they could be were-bats. I wouldn't be surprised with all the recent were-creatures expansion in Eubric..." He looks up and speaks to the frog, "Alright Merlyn, stay there and we'll get you back home."

Thalion looked at the one-armed man, "We are taking this frog" pointing at the top of his head, "and any other that wish to go. You are free to try and stop us, but I wouldn't advise you to..."

[Endgame]

I down a Mead, Nostrum, and Smelling Salts.

"The frog is ours. Care to try and pry it away from us?"

[Wedge09]

"We aren't here in search for trouble but only for this frog, the rest remains to you. Leave us and we will leave immediately." Says Alexander but even so he prepares for battle.

[Flare]

"The frog is ours. Care to try and pry it away from us?"

"So he's yourssss is he!?" Haman sneers angrily. "Yes, I do think I will pry him away."

He whistles a short but sharp whistle.

Suddenly, some wicked figures jump out of the trees. The party is surrounded by scummy fellows.

"Yesss.... I don't think you'll be leaving here so quickly... eheheh..."

QM Note: Any roleplaying opportunities right now. Battle will be soon... (no need to use your cloak on them Thalion, because my next post will be the start of the battle no matter what)

[Endgame]

I simply shrug.

"I've seen worse - dethroned both a dark general and an evil dictator in my time. What makes you think you and your little band of frog-munching cronies will actually prevail?"

[-obelix-]

"Yesss.... I don't think you'll be leaving here so quickly... eheheh..."

Thalion looks up, "Merlyn, stay where you are, this is going to be one tough ride home."

He turned towards the one-armed man, "No, perhaps not, just as soon as we are done with YOU!" He says with a smirk, as he unsheathes his dagger and gets the opal out of his bag.

Edited March 29, 2013 by -obelix-

[Zepher]

Boomingham shrugs. "The undead is right. Heroica has put down more than a few street thugs in its time. You've got a more colorful band than some, but I don't think we'll have any trouble."

[Flare]

Boomingham shrugs. "The undead is right. Heroica has put down more than a few street thugs in its time. You've got a more colorful band than some, but I don't think we'll have any trouble."

"We'll see about that." Haman smirks.

Prepare for boss battle!

Enemies:

Haman

*immune to

sealed

-effect and instant kill*

Type: Humanoid / Flying

Level: 42

Health: 898/898

Special I:

Swip Swap

- Haman swaps all negative effects that he has with all the positive effects of the target.

Special II:

Wrath of the Wicked

- Damages all opponents with 21 damage. If the hero could be KO'd by the hit, then he is reduced to 2 health and is

poisoned

.

Special III:

Frog Sacrifice

- Haman devours a frog to raise his health and max health by 100, but also lowers his level by 2.

Passive Special I:

Power in Pain

- If a Shield (1) or Critical Hit (2) is rolled against Haman, for his next turn he is one of the following:

Lucky

/

Hastened

/

Encouraged

(chosen by a roll of the die).

Passive Special II:

Infected Claws

- If Damage (5) is rolled against Haman, the target who rolled Damage, besides from being damaged, will be

poisoned

.

Passive Special III:

Frog Sacrifice

- Every 5th round, Haman devours a frog to raise his health and max health by 100, but also lowers his level by 2.

Drops: Dark Cloak (Backwear, SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians), Sterile Gloves (Handwear, protects from poisoned and badly poisoned effects), 66 gold

Note: Specials alternate.

Deathbringer

*immune to instant kill*

Type: Undead

Level: 33

Health: 665/665

Special I:

Deception

- The target is

hexed

for 5 rounds, or until remedied. If the target does not damage his allies for any of the rounds, the target will become

jinxed

.

Special II:

Ravenous Hunger

– Drains 10 ether and 10 health from the hero, disregarding row/SP.

Passive Special:

Bringer of Death

- Each round, there is a 1/6 chance that the hero with the most health will be reduced to 1 health.

Drops: Death's Whip (WP:11, on successful hits there is a 1/6 chance to cause double damage)

Note: Specials alternate.

Pongcanis Scum

Type: Humanoid

Level: 17

Health: 420/420

Special:

Ankle Bite

– Causes 17 damage (disregarding SP) and the

bound

-effect to the target.

Drops: 17 gold

Wulfeo Scum

*Lucky*

Type: Beast

Level: 24

Health: 264/264

Special:

Terrifying Howl

- Terrifies the target out of his wits, causing the

petrified

-effect to the target.

Passive Special:

True Love

- As long as Wulfiet is alive, Wulfeo is

lucky

.

Drops: Snake Eye Charm (Protects from

petrified

-effect)

Wulfiet Scum

*Lucky*

Type: Beast

Level: 26

Health: 248/248

Special:

Wolf's Lullaby

- Causes the

Fast Asleep

-effect to the target.

Passive Special:

True Love

- As long as Wulfeo is alive, Wulfiet is

lucky

.

Drops: 52 gold

Greedy Gremlin Scum

*immune to instant kill*

Type: Humanoid

Level: 8

Health: 999/999

Special:

Grubby Grab

- Steals gold from target equal to target's level. At the same time, the Greedy Gremlin's level goes up by 4 and his health is reduced by 111 (unless he has less than 111 health).

Passive Special I:

Cowardice and Cash

- Once the Greedy Gremlin has stolen 100 gold, he flees the battle with all the gold.

Passive Special II:

Sneaky Fingers

- When Damage (5) is rolled, there is a 50/50 chance for the Special Damage to occur instead.

Drops: 1 gold

Party:

Alexander Vandangant

(Wedge09)

Level 11 Ranger

*Blessed*

Power:

16

Defense:

3

Health:

18/18

Gold:

54

Equipment:

Fauxthril Crossbow (WP: 5,

Darkness

-elemental), Chevalier of Charis Armor (Artifact, bodywear, maximum health +2, SP: 2), Helmet (SP:1, borrowed from Nagure)

Inventory:

Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 5 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable), Shackles of War, 4 Bones

Lord Lawrence Boomingham

(Zepher)

Level 21.66 Paladin

*Immune to Fragile*

*Counterstriking*

*encouraged*

Power

:

35

70

Defense

: 12

Health

: 43/43

Ether

: 21/21

Gold

: 64

(Owe 50 to Docken, 79 to Arthur, 110 to Sorrow)

Equipment

: Scupperer (Great Sword, WP: 10,

Darkness

-

Fire

- Elemental, causes

Bleeding

Effect for 5 Damage until remedied or healed to full health) Round Metal Shield (SP: 7), Counterstrike Gloves (On Free Hits, Deals damage to enemy equal to Boomingham's level), Heavy Armor (SP: 5, Immunity to

Fragile

), Tome of Affluence (

Generates 10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle, accessory

)

Inventory

: Frozen Saber (Great Sword, WP: 9,

Light

-

Ice

- Elemental, stunned effect), Bedroll, 4 Bones, 5 Meads, Nostrum, Mulled Wine, Fire Brandy (Encouraged, Immunity to Ice), Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Marksman's Monocle, Scroll of Recklessness (

Encouraged and Fragile for rest of battle, 5 ether, 50/50 chance

),

Garnet

, 2 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Military Grade Fire Bomb, Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (+4 to Power, -6 to Ether), 2 Deadly Venoms, Sapphire (

Wind

)

Nagure

(Costy)

*Party Leader!*

Level 15 Barbarian

*Natural Respite*

*Immune to

Ice

*

*Counterstriking*

Power:

29

Defense:

12

Health:

22/22

Gold:

324

Equipment:

Stone Hammer (WP: 14,

Earth

-elemental, suitable for barbarians, clerics and alchemists),

Yeti Fur Coat (Artefact, bodywear, SP:12, immunity to ice; suitable for yetis only), Counterstrike Gloves (Artefact, handwear, After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level)

Inventory:

Ruby (

Fire

), Pickaxe, Axe of the Croise (WP: 10), Phoenix Essence x2, Mead x2, Potion x2, Remedy, Smoke Bomb x2, Deadly Venom, Tiger Balm, Grand Potion

Sorrow

(Endgame)

Level 18.5 Assassin

*encouraged*

*hastened*

*lucky*

Power:

38

76

Defense:

1

Health:

29/29

Gold:

864

Equipment:

Steel fan (WP:20,

Ice

-elemental), Sticky Gloves, Armor of the Croise

Inventory:

Longsword (WP: 5), Bedroll, Tonic, Venom, Phoenix Essence x3, Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Ether Core x2, Mead x7, Smelling Salts x7, Nostrum x7, Health Core x2, Deadly Venom, Golden Scorpion Venom (??), Jinxy Juice x10

Thalion Dwinlas

(-obelix-)

Level 14 Mage

*Blessed*

Power:

22

Defense

: 2

Health:

18/18

Ether:

18/18

Gold

: 120

Equipment:

Cheesy Dagger (WP:8, double-damage to vermin), Cloak of Espionage (Artefact, backwear, Allows the wearer to examine enemy stats before a battle), Orcish Helmet (SP:2, suitable for non-humans, headwear)

Inventory:

Scepter of Divine Affinity (WP:5,

has a 1/6 chance to deal the "

Cursed"

effect on successful spells, and a 1/6 chance to deal the

"Blessed"

effect on successful healing), Ruby (

Fire

), Opal (

Ice

), Health Core, Grand Tonic, Remedy, Dirt Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, 2 Potions, 2 Venoms, Bone

Smiling Sancho

(NPC, battle actions controlled by Nagure)

Level 24.33 Wolfgang Tracker

*immune to all elements*

Power:

40

(24+14+2)

Health:

11/31

Gold:

??

Equipment:

Bonfire Bow (WP:14, causes the

stunned

effect to target when Shield is rolled,

fire

-elemental, bow), Hunter's Quiver (WP+2)

Inventory:

Neutralizer,

??

1 - Shield: DuoFire - Deals 19

fire

elemental damage and

stunned

-effect to the targeted enemy and the enemy next in turn.

2 - Critical Hit - WP*2+Lvl

Riley

(NPC, battle actions controlled by -obelix-)

Level 18.5 Alchemist

*weak to earth elemental*

Power:

27

Health:

22/28

Gold:

3

Equipment:

Quick Dagger (WP:9, user is

hastened

on the first round of battle,

darkness

-elemental, dagger), Alchemist's Cape (Max Health -10, wearer is

lucky

on Shield rolls, suitable only for Alchemists), Leather Cap (SP:1, borrowed from Thalion)

Inventory:

Potion (x8), Tonic (x10), Remedy (x3)

QM Note: Boomingham should've already been encouraged since he purchased and drank a mead from the bar before he left. Also he should've been at full health since Riley used a potion on him. And also I added the 8 gold that Sorrow found in the bag. This battle is a bit harder than the other ones, but I'm confident that you fellows can win. You've got a good set of heroes and allies... for some reason I feel that this will end up being easier than I planned Good luck guys!

Everyone choose an action. Party leader, please list the battle order. Any untargeted enemies at the end of the round will get a free hit.