Masked Builder Posted May 6, 2013 Author Posted May 6, 2013 "No, not any formal one. I can however, furnish you with an increased reputation with the Ziegfried's if you'd like." He glances down at Marc. "I'll also take him back with me. Try to figure out what's wrong with him."
CMP Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 "Afraid not. Don't take this the wrong way, but out of all the crazy people I've heard of, a lot of them happen to be mages, and very few are alchemists...I'll take my chances with the Guild."
Scubacarrot Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 Guts stood two steps behind Atramor, Lifestealer drawn. Who in the void did this mage think he was? "It's best you leave, mage. We're not about to supply you with means for whatever experiments you do." The last Ziegfried he had met was a necromancer that had summoned an archdemon, after all.
CMP Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 Atramor glanced to the side briefly, in Guts' general direction, but said nothing.
Masked Builder Posted May 6, 2013 Author Posted May 6, 2013 "Fair enough. I can't force it upon you. How about the lady?"
Scubacarrot Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 "You seem to misunderstand. You're not taking the body."
Masked Builder Posted May 6, 2013 Author Posted May 6, 2013 "And why not? He's still alive." Marc groans. "As is obvious, trust me, he needs help."
Scubacarrot Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 "His lungs are filling with blood as we speak, his organs are a mess. He won't be alive much longer. The only help he can get now is that of a quicker death." Guts flips Lifestealer in his hand, so that the blade is facing downward. The raider gnashed his teeth, he thought he had been more careful, that he had killed the mage. Just another effect of getting older.
Sandy Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 "Uh, are we sure about this, guys? What does the Guild do with his body, anyway?" Ellaria quips in. "If Mr. Ziegfried here can assure that this murderer will not be released, I wouldn't mind that he takes him away."
Scubacarrot Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 "And either heal him or experiment on him? You would be okay with that?" The raider asked coldly.
Masked Builder Posted May 6, 2013 Author Posted May 6, 2013 "Well you guys were asked to deal with the problem. So if Altair promises not to let him free I guess you're fine." "No no. We won't be doing any experiments on him. Just giving him some counseling. He obviously needs help."
Scubacarrot Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 Guts eyes shifted to Atramor: "In the unlikely event that the mage survives his wounds, he could go right back to his old ways. If he doesn't, who knows? The Ziegfrieds might just make us of him anyway." The raider said the last words looking at Altair. He continued: "If we'd let every dangerous criminal, insane or not, go free, Eubric would seize to exist." The raider put his foot on the neck of the mage, ready to crush his throat, on Atramor's orders.
CMP Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) "He's killed three young alchemists, I'm told. Why should he deserve the second chance you offer? You say yourself he's not affiliated with you, I dunno what interest you have in him." He paused, obviously looking uncertain at his next sentence. "On the other hand...if this is some sort of disease or sickness, I've no doubt that havin' him alive would help ya' heal it and keep it happenin' to anyone else. I'd rather him live and be healed than see anyone else die as a result of whatever it is. I say ya' take him; but even when ya' find a cure for whatever it is he has, keep him imprisoned. He's killed a number of people, he deserves at least that...unless he did it all of his own accord. In which case, I fully expect to hear of his execution." Atramor cast one last glare at Marc, before waving at Guts to take his foot off his throat. If he he hadn't spent well over a year in Heroica, the mage would already be dead...but he'd learned well enough how hasty judgments could easily lead to killing an innocent, as much as he'd hate to admit it. He shot one last look at Altair. "If we hear of this guy out on the streets again, you're going to regret it even more than him. He and his problems are your problems now. If ya' can't undo them - get rid of them." Edited May 6, 2013 by CallMePie
Sandy Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 Ellaria quietly shakes her head to the ruthlessness of her companions. Surely the man has done evil things that cannot be forgiven, but Ellaria knew enough about magic to know that it could seriously mess up one's mind and soul. If the Ziegfrieds could help this man, or at least end his madness without flat-out killing him, then what was so wrong about that? But Ellaria wasn't one to voice out her opinions. Atramor seems to have made his decision, and Guts was loyal enough to abide to that. Who was she to add anything to that? Instead, she turned to the young alchemists. "Come now, your ordeal is over. You may return to your homes in peace now."
Scubacarrot Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 Guts took his foot off the mage´s neck, and sheathed Lifestealer. Atramor had decided.
Masked Builder Posted May 6, 2013 Author Posted May 6, 2013 "People tend to blame anything magic on us, thus we try to take care of matters like this one." "Thank you Ellaria, for keeping us safe."
CMP Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 "Well, you'd best go take care of this one, then," suggested Atramor, waving his hand towards Marc. "As for the rest of us, I s'pose we'd best be off back to the Guildhouse."
Masked Builder Posted May 6, 2013 Author Posted May 6, 2013 "Thank you Sir." And with that Altair picks up the man and carries him out. "Well, how did it go?"
CMP Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 "Found the mage, kicked his crazy megablocks," explained Atramor quite bluntly.
Sandy Posted May 7, 2013 Posted May 7, 2013 "There are still many questions unanswered, Miss Vries. How did the mage track us down? Your safehouse does not seem to be as safe as it should... And what were all those strange statues inside the house, anyway?" Ellaria smiled at the young alchemists. "We did keep all of you alive, as we promised. If you ever need a hero to save your day again, you know who to contact, eh?"
Masked Builder Posted May 7, 2013 Author Posted May 7, 2013 "Sounds like it went well then. I can't say how he did, the house was a summer retreat house, not a safe house. Just statues as far as I know." "That's for sure. You all fought well."
CMP Posted May 7, 2013 Posted May 7, 2013 "Thanks, John. Aye, well, the mage won't be botherin' ya' anymore. The alchemists should be a bit safer now, though I'd suggest gettin' them all these scythes," recommended Atramor, nodding towards John's weapon. "Now, is that all?"
Masked Builder Posted May 8, 2013 Author Posted May 8, 2013 "It would seem that it is. Thank you for all of your help heroes. You have all gained reputation with the Guild and here is your extra level." THE QUEST IS SUCCESSFUL!! Party: Ellaria Arbour (Sandy) 22 years old female human Druid Level 21 1/3 *Immune to Sealing* Power: 34 (20+10+3) (29 for ranged attacks (20+6+3)) Health: 36/36 (9+20+7) Ether: 28/28 (5+20+1+2) Gold: 5 Equipment: Ignis Fatuus (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), Mage's Muffler (protects from sealing) Black Bandana (Power +3, pirate lingo), Spirit Robe (Renders wearer invisible to the enemy for the first three rounds of battle so they do not take free hits. Backwear) Inventory: Sylvania's Crossbow (WP:6, wood-elemental crossbow), Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear), Topaz (Lightning), Scroll of Inspiration (Inspired for rest of battle, 10 ether, 50/50 chance), Potion, 2 Grand Potions, 2 Health Cores, 6 Grand Tonics, 2x Elixirs, Remedy, 2 Smoke Bombs, Flash Bomb, 3 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs, Nostrum, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Bone, Magnifying Glass, Bone, Scroll of Weakening, Soma, 2 Health Cores, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, Deadly Venom, Sterile Gloves, 2 Ether Cores Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie) ***Party Leader*** 30 year old male human Witch Level 26 2/3 *Counterstriking* Power: 41 (Level 26 + 15 WP) Health: 46/46 (Rogue 7 +Level 26 + Witch 8 + 6 (Nutritious Banana, Chicken Drumstick, Grand Zoot's Cookie) Ether: 24/24 (Witch 1 +Level 26 - 3 (Nutritious Banana)) SP: 4 Gold: 7 Equipment: Heavy Flail (WP: 5, deals the Fragile effect, mace), Amulet of the Court (Suitable for anyone, negative effects last only one round on the wearer, accessory), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal toLevel, handwear), Rat's Hide (SP: 4) Inventory: Conspirator (WP: 15, deals the Blinded effect, darkness elemental, longsword), Ratsbane (WP: 10, absorbs 2Health on successful strike, fire, ice, earth, wind elemental, dagger), Witch's Talisman (Suitable for witches, Poisoned Hits become Badly Poisoned Hits, accessory), Sword of Ancestral Hatred (WP: 6, gains 1 WP every kill made with it, longsword), White Cloak (Suitable for clerics, +3 maximumHealth, backwear), Robe of the Archmagi, Shovel, Pickaxe, Topaz, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Emerald, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row), Fire Bomb, 2 Grand Tonics, 4 Health Cores, 3 Smelling Salts, Elixir, Phoenix Essence, 2 Holy Bombs, 2 Grand Potions, Ether Core Guts Holla (Scubacarrot) 44 year old male human Raider Level 26 1/3 *Immune to Weakened, Fragile, Asleep, Confused and Blinded* *Immune to Darkness, Light, Water and Ice* Power: 56 (26+28+2), 37 for ranged attacks (26+9+2) Health: 40/40 (7+26+7) Defense: 4 Gold: 1562 Equipment: Stag Antlers (WP:10, Intimidation), Dancing Shoes (Wearer dances well, in the turn after a miss is rolled, the wearer can act twice. +Immunity to Asleep, Confused, Fragile and Blinded, + Immunity to Darkness, Light and Ice Magic. Footwear), Pugilist's Gloves (2+ Power, Immune to Weakened, handwear), Crocodile Armour (+4 Defense +Immunity to Water Magic, bodywear) Inventory: Lifestealer (WP: 28, Ice, Darkness, attacks restore 3 Health), Throwing Knife (WP: 9, Light, Retrievable), Hollow Dagger (WP: 6, Hollow), Cleaver (WP: 8), 10x Mead, 9x Smelling Salts, 9x Nostrum, 20x Grand Potions, 1x Elixir, 1x Grand Tonic, 12x Remedy, 3x Phoenix Essence, 5x Smoke Bomb, 4x Deadly Venoms, 3x Neutralizer, 4xHealth Cores, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Bedroll, 4x Mythril Shards, Metasimian Ale, Fire Bomb, Holy Bomb, Elven Bomb, Opal QM Note: Thanks for playing guys!
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