Heroica RPG - Quest#93: School's Out

[Sandy]

"We fought some creatures upstairs, though; I don't know if they had bones, but I could show you where they were, if you'd like?"

"No te molestes. Just bring me any bones you come across, and I will craft them for you."

"Hmm... Sounds interesting... Could you make something like an amulet or a charm out of it? And how much is a normal fee for an item like that. Or, if that is not possible, for the dagger."

"I can make an amulet for you, but what do you want it for? I am not much of an encantador, but I could engrave a gem or a scroll into it for extra protección."

"I don't have any bones on me right now, Mister 'Maracas', but could you answer me a few questions. Where did you come from? How did you get here? And do you know where this school is located at right now?"

"I am an interdimensional traveller in search of bodies long forgotten - and I have been on this job as long as I can remember. ¿Peculiar, no? The Void is an excellente place to find them nowadays, since the rift between worlds is wearing thin and all sort of things end up here. When I saw an entire building floating around, I could not resist the tentación to enter. Perdóname."

"Gah, sorry. I'm a bit scatter brained as of right now. Bumblebore did not escape to my knowledge, but the Provost Darlan Lector did. Do you think he's suspicious? Do you think he'd be hiding anything. However, my fumble may have given us some leads..."

Karie lights up at the sound of the plant being in the school.

"Sure! I see no reason why we can't! Let's make it quick so we can get back to this room and make it look like we're taking our fearless leaders word to heart."

Karie leads the group to the Greenhouse.

"Oh, you meant the Provost! He usually sleeps late, since he has no educational duties. Who knows what goes on under that silly square hat of his... I sure don't."

Karie leads the two men back to the Greenhouse, where Hawke rummages around the shelves and cabinets for a good while before he emerges with a small bottle containing the rare herb.

"Just as I thought, this is the only specimen left. Use it wisely."

The professor hands Sorrow the Sunset Shimmer.

Party at the Greenhouse:

Karie Alderflask

(Kintobor)

22 years old female human Witch *Party Second-in-Command*

Level 22

*

Poisonous

Attacks* *Gain Double Experience*

*Money Maker*

Power:

33

(22+11)

Defense

: 2

Health:

38/38

(7+21+8+2)

Ether:

12/28

(22+4+2)

Gold:

7

Equipment:

Oculoid Palm (WP: 11, successful hits lowers the target's level by 1; coils around the user's arm and mimics a tattoo outside of battle; whip), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Glittering Dress (The user's job traits are replaced with those of a Harlot: Promiscuity, Flee and Money Maker; suitable to women only; bodywear), Medal of Valor (This pendant is awarded by the Bonapartes to those who show their heroism in the battle against piracy. The wearer gains double experience from battles.)

Inventory:

Grumpy's Staff (WP:10,

fire

-elemental staff), Sexy (WP: 8, disregards SP; longsword), Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Rusty Dagger (WP:2; deals Poisoned by 10 effect, breaks after 3 hits), Doppleganger (WP:10; Retribution: The user inflicts any negative effects he or she has on to the targeted enemy on successful hits; longsword), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear), Paper Doll (immunity to hexed; accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Newtity (Turns target into a newt for 1 round; costs 10 ether; usable by ex-Amphibians only), 2 Grand Potions, Tonic, 3 Grand Tonics, 2 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Meads, 3 Nostrum, 8 Venoms, Water Bomb, Pumpkin Bomb (causes stunned, poisoned, asleep, blinded, sealed, and confused to all opponents when used), Military Grade Darkness Bomb, 2x Love Potion (Makes target enamoured with user for three rounds), Tasty Pretzel (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Telescope, Bedroll

Sorrow

(Endgame)

428 years old undead Assassin

Level 26 1/3

*Immune to

Light

and Blinded*

*Encouraged*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Power:

54

(26+27+1)

Defense:

6

Health:

37/37

(7+25+5)

Gold:

274

Equipment:

Mockthril Longbow (WP: 27

Ice

and

Darkness

Elemental), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors; handwear), Night’s Helmet (SP:6, immunity to light and blinded; headwear)

Inventory:

Reaper’s Scythe (WP:33, damages only humanoids; suitable to assassins only; scythe), Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters), Longsword (WP: 5), Armor of the Croise (SP: 1, +2 power; bodywear), Dark Cloak (Backwear, SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians), Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for rangers), Disguise Kit (Allows the user to disguise them self as the opposite gender; accessory), 4 Grand Potions, 3 Health Cores, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 5 Remedies, Neutralizer, 2 Phoenix Essences, 10 Meads, 10 Smelling Salts, 9 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, 2 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold), Sunset Shimmer (quest item)

Professor Guyland Hawke

, Flora & Fauna (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra)

36 years old male human Sylvan Ranger

Level 40

*Attackers are blinded*

Power:

75 (40+35)

Defense:

0

Health:

60/60 (6+39+15)

Gold:

739

Equipment:

Treant Arbalest (WP:35,

wood

-elemental crossbow, suitable to Sylvan Rangers only), Guinevere the Falcon (Causes blinded-effect to enemies that physically hit Hawke; allows taming of flying-type enemies; suitable to Hawke only; accessory)

Inventory:

Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, 6 Herbal Infusions (Remove negative effects and cause blessed- and transcended-effects)

Followers:

Missing: 50/73

Found: 23/73

Saved: 17/73

Dead: 1/73

[-obelix-]

"I can make an amulet for you, but what do you want it for? I am not much of an encantador, but I could engrave a gem or a scroll into it for extra protección."

"During my travels so far I've seen people falling under some very dark and fatal influences - by becoming doomed and/or hexed. I was hopping a magical charm could protect me from one of those effects."

"I am an interdimensional traveller in search of bodies long forgotten - and I have been on this job as long as I can remember. ¿Peculiar, no? The Void is an excellente place to find them nowadays, since the rift between worlds is wearing thin and all sort of things end up here. When I saw an entire building floating around, I could not resist the tentación to enter. Perdóname."

"You seem very knowledgeable about the Void. Do you know what can cause an entire building, like this, to appear in it?"

[Cutcobra]

"And do you know of a way to teleport it back to Olegaia, Eubric?"

[legobodgers]

I am willing to give my bones to someone if they want to get something, I have no money and, therefore, no use for them.

[Cutcobra]

"Well Amorith, I'd be really happy if you give me some, but it only seems fair that I give you money for them in return."

[Kintobor]

"'m sorry I didn't tell you about how close the amputation was, Karie..."

Karie looked sternly at him.

"So long as it's fine now. I'm just glad you'll finally be able to get it looked after."

Her look of anger melted into a warm smile.

"Who're ya getting to look at it?"

Karie watches the bottle exchange hands, admiring it's warm glow, almost like the evening sky.

"It's quite calming to look at, even if it is a single small plant and it's roots." She quips. She turns back to Hawke.

"We better head back to the room. Is there anything else in here you think would come in handy, Hawke?"

[Sandy]

"During my travels so far I've seen people falling under some very dark and fatal influences - by becoming doomed and/or hexed. I was hopping a magical charm could protect me from one of those effects."

"I'm going to need more than just one bone to create something as powerful as what you want. Perdóname."

"You seem very knowledgeable about the Void. Do you know what can cause an entire building, like this, to appear in it?"

"I can only think of an incredibly powerful being dragging it through the rift. Un demonio magnificio, por ejemplo. Everything I've seen here seems to point to that dirección."

"And do you know of a way to teleport it back to Olegaia, Eubric?"

"Destroy whoever is doing this, simplemente. That should work. I cannot guarantee it would bring this building back in one piece, exactamente, but it is a risk you probably have to take."

"Is there anything else in here you think would come in handy, Hawke?"

"Unless you're thinking of fighting off monsters with pretty flowers, then I don't think so. Lead us on, missy."

[-obelix-]

"I'm going to need more than just one bone to create something as powerful as what you want. Perdóname."

"That makes perfect sense. Thank you for the offer, but perhaps we could do something with it later." Thalion puts the bone away.

"I can only think of an incredibly powerful being dragging it through the rift. Un demonio magnificio, por ejemplo. Everything I've seen here seems to point to that dirección."

"Yes, i suspected something like that might be the case. Still, we should continue our search for the people. And maybe find our mysterious being in the process."

Thalion turns around and looks at Noel, "Noel, how about we send the poor boy's body to Eubric, while the others finish talking with Calacas? Maybe add a note for your mother, so she doesn't become surprised when she learns what happened, in case that girl Joy didn't say anything..."

[Myrddyn]

"Did we leave the box in the Physics classroom?"

Erik picks up the boys corpse.

"Nice meeting you, Senor Calacas."

[legobodgers]

Amorith gives Heckz his 4 bones.

"Here you go, I hope they are useful to you."

[Cutcobra]

"Thanks, here's some gold for them." Heckz takes the bones and gives Amorith 15 gold.

"Señor Maracas, what can you make me with these?"

[Sandy]

"Señor Maracas, what can you make me with these?"

Señor Calacas lets out a deep, hoarse sigh.

"¿No te comprendes? I can try to make something you would like, be it a weapon or artefact or something like that. Four bones would be enough for a larger weapon, such as a staff or sword, por ejemplo."

Party at the Entrance Hall:

Amorith Marvelo

(legobodgers)

324 year old elven Sage

Level 17 1/2

*Immune to sealed*

Power:

28

(17+10+1)

Defense:

9

(6+3)

Health:

27/27

(5+16+6)

Ether:

24/28

(5+16+2+5)

Gold:

20

Equipment:

Staff of Light (WP:10), Crow Cursed Cloak (SP:6), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3 max ether +5, immune to sealed)

Inventory:

Opal (

Ice

), Ruby (

Fire

), Garnet (

Earth

), Diamond (

Light

), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Emerald (

Wood

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Topaz (

Lightning

), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, 4 Potions, 9 Tonics, 4 Remedies, Elixir, Phoenix Essence, Newtralizer (Like a neutralizer but with a 'w' instead of a 'u'), 2 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrums, 5 Mead, 2 Mulled Wines, Ambrosia, Venom, Ice Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Shovel, Bedroll, Banana (Restores full health to the user; consumable)

Erik Tyrvarr

(Myrddyn)

19 years old male human Shaman

Level 17 1/2

*Immune to

Fragile

*

*Restoration*

Power:

22

(17+5)

Defense:

4

Health:

38/38

(8+16+9+5)

Ether:

8/18

(17+1)

Gold:

1

Equipment:

Twin Axe (WP:5,

Darkness

-elemental dual strike-axe), Lighter Armor (SP:4, immune to

fragile

-effect; bodywear), Barbarian's Boots (Natural Respite>Restoration; footwear)

Inventory:

Titanic Axe (WP:11,

Earth

- abd

Light

-elemental, has 1/6 chance of inflicting petrified-effect; axe), Voltedge (WP: 13,

Lightning

-elemental; greatsword/longsword), Peacekeeper's Totem (Grants the "Diplomacy"-job trait; suitable to Erik only; accessory), Talisman of Enlightenment (Protects from hexed-effect; accessory),

Hundred Hero Hymn

(Battle Song that gives Inspired-effect to all allies for as long as the song is sung at the cost of 10 ether per round), Potion, 2 Tonics, Remedy, Grand Elixir (Restores full health and ether to target and remedies all negative effects), Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Venom

John 'Heckz' Brutenhal

, the Ghostbuster and the Super Sleuth (Cutcobra)

32 year old male human Sorcerer *Party Leader*

Level 18 1/2

*Immune to

Sealed

*

Power:

30

(18+12)

(

Spellpower:

35

(18+12+5)

)

Defense:

3

Health:

26/26

(5+17+4)

Ether:

21/29

(5+17+1+5+1)

Gold:

102

Equipment:

Darkstar Wand (WP:12; has 1/2 chance of inflicting hexed-effect; Darkness-elemental wand), Spellbound Gloves (Spellpower +5, handwear), Robe Of The Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether + 5, immune to sealed)

Inventory:

Rat Scepter (WP:3, 4x damage to enemies named “rat”; wand), Lovelorn Wand (WP 6, deals

enamored

-effect), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses including SP but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Harlot's Outfit (SP: 2, immune to poisoned; suitable for Witches, Sorcerers and Harlots; bodywear/footwear), Opal (

Ice

), Garnet (

Earth

), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Diamond (

Light

), Ruby (

Fire

), Aquamarine (

Water

), Grand Potion, Health Core, Elixir, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Soma, Smoke Bomb, Seal Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the sealed-effect to all opponents when used),

Bedroll, Shovel, Wicked Perfume (Makes all male humanoid enemies enamored to the user, but makes all female humanoid enemies encouraged; consumable), Blue Jelly, 4 Bones

Thalion Dwinlas

, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-)

213 years old male elf Sorcerer

Level 23 1/3

*Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding*

Power:

36

(23+13)

Defense

: 7

(3+4)

Health:

31/31

(5+22+4)

Ether:

22/33

(5+22+1+5)

Gold

: 1

Equipment:

Alpha and Omega (WP:13, dual healing/spellcasting at the cost of 2 ether; staves), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, Immunity to

Sealed

; bodywear), Emerald Hood (SP:4, Immunity to

Fragile

; headwear), Sterile Gloves (Immunity to

Poisoned

and

Bleeding

; handwear)

Inventory:

Weapons:

Sleeper (WP:5, deals

Asleep

to enemies it hits, Hollow [Grand Potion], melee/throwing weapon), Ratsbane (WP:10, absorbs 2 health on successful hits, dagger), Batarang (WP:13

darkness

-elemental, throwing weapon)

Artifacts:

Duplovian Helmet of the Guard (SP:2, Immune to

Magic

and

Healing

; headwear), Dragoon's Helmet (SP:3, makes wearer absorb attacks of the element of their pet dragon, gaining health instead of damage; suitable for dragoons; headwear), Cloak of Espionage (Allows the wearer to examine enemy stats before a battle; backwear), Bumble Fanshirt (SP:1, vermin with level less than half of the wearer's are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; bodywear)

Gems:

Zirconia (Gem containing all elements; cannot be merged into equipment)

Scrolls:

Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep

Consumables:

3 Grand Potions, Grand Tonic, Ether Core, 2 Remedies, Elixir, 2 Phoenix Essences, Mead, 3 Nostrums, 2 Smelling Salts, Copy of

The Eubric Herald

(Gives the target the

transcended

and

inspired

-effects for the duration of one battle), Venom, Smoke Bomb, Sleep Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the asleep-effect to all opponents when used.), Bone

Tools

: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll

Noel Ziegfried

, male "Gothic"(NPC, controlled by Cutcobra)

15 years old male half-elven Mage

Level 10 1/2

*Immune to Free Hits and

Water

*

Power:

19

(10+9)

Defense:

1

Health:

15/15

(5+9+1)

Ether:

5/15

(5+9+1)

Gold:

274

Equipment:

Rawr (WP:9, dagger), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to

Water

; bodywear)

Inventory:

Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Garnet (

Earth

), Opal (

Ice

), Scroll of Blinding, Demeter Bomb

(Deals 100

wood

-elemental damage to all enemies when used),

Big Box (Summon to cause 50 damage and stunned-effect to the target at the cost of 5 ether), Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee a battle once)

Followers:

Leigh

, female student

Missing: 50/73

Found: 23/73

Saved: 17/73

Dead: 1/73

[Cutcobra]

"I know this sounds like, impossible, but since you are Interdimentional and magical I think you can do it. First, can you craft me that Bone Mask of yours? Only if it does something special. If not, can you craft me a Bone Whip? If not, can you make me a Bone Dagger? Like a really good one, not like that piece of crap I gave to Noel here. Now, here's some money, 50 to be exact."

"After this, we head back to the Physics Classroom with the corpse."

Edited February 23, 2014 by Cutcobra

[Myrddyn]

Erik climbs up the stairs, the boys corpse slung over his shoulder. He stops about halfway up, as the corpse starts to slip, but adjusts his grip and continues to the top of the stairs, where he waits for the party to catch up.

Edited February 24, 2014 by Myrddyn

[Endgame]

I breath a sigh of relief as the plant is handed to me. This would finally fix it, wipe away the last of the actual pain from that night at th theatre. The glass would remain, but it wouldn't carry the same agony. Perhaps I'd even leave some emotional baggage behind when I get this Mummy Rot out of my hand. I give a slight bow, grateful.

"Thank you. Thank you very much. Is there any compensation you'd like, Professor?"

Karie looked sternly at him.

"So long as it's fine now. I'm just glad you'll finally be able to get it looked after."

Her look of anger melted into a warm smile.

"Who're ya getting to look at it?"

Karie watches the bottle exchange hands, admiring it's warm glow, almost like the evening sky.

"It's quite calming to look at, even if it is a single small plant and it's roots." She quips. She turns back to Hawke.

"We better head back to the room. Is there anything else in here you think would come in handy, Hawke?"

"Hey, you haven't exactly been upfront with me, on occasion." I quip.

"The doctor? The one who gave me my life expectancy is named Dr. Aton. I trust him - My body and my mind current ymatch his predictions, and the numbers he gave. I plan on getting the remedy from professor Abbot's brother."

"Lets head back, before they return to an empty room."

[Sandy]

QM Note: I forgot to give Karie gold from the Money Maker trait earlier, so I've added 8 gold to her stock now.

"I know this sounds like, impossible, but since you are Interdimentional and magical I think you can do it. First, can you craft me that Bone Mask of yours? Only if it does something special. If not, can you craft me a Bone Whip? If not, can you make me a Bone Dagger? Like a really good one, not like that piece of crap I gave to Noel here. Now, here's some money, 50 to be exact."

"After this, we head back to the Physics Classroom with the corpse."

Señor Calacas takes four bones and 50 gold from Heckz.

"The secrets of my mask are mine alone, but I could very well craft a whip out of these... Un momento, por favor."

The skeletan craftsman turns around and tinkers something under the cover of his gaudy cape. He then produces a Bone Whip (WP:9, damages undead, whip) that he hands over to Heckz.

"Pleasure doing business with you, señor. I will be sticking around a while longer, so you can find me right here."

"Uh, can we just go now? There's nothing heroic about this creep... "

"Thank you. Thank you very much. Is there any compensation you'd like, Professor?"

"Lets head back, before they return to an empty room."

"Hey, you guys saved my megablocks from the flower gone wild. This is the least I can do for you, so don't mention it!"

Everyone returns to the Physics Classroom, where the party is reunited once again.

Party:

Amorith Marvelo

(legobodgers)

324 year old elven Sage

Level 17 1/2

*Immune to sealed*

Power:

28

(17+10+1)

Defense:

9

(6+3)

Health:

27/27

(5+16+6)

Ether:

24/28

(5+16+2+5)

Gold:

20

Equipment:

Staff of Light (WP:10), Crow Cursed Cloak (SP:6), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3 max ether +5, immune to sealed)

Inventory:

Opal (

Ice

), Ruby (

Fire

), Garnet (

Earth

), Diamond (

Light

), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Emerald (

Wood

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Topaz (

Lightning

), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, 4 Potions, 9 Tonics, 4 Remedies, Elixir, Phoenix Essence, Newtralizer (Like a neutralizer but with a 'w' instead of a 'u'), 2 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrums, 5 Mead, 2 Mulled Wines, Ambrosia, Venom, Ice Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Shovel, Bedroll, Banana (Restores full health to the user; consumable)

Erik Tyrvarr

(Myrddyn)

19 years old male human Shaman

Level 17 1/2

*Immune to

Fragile

*

*Restoration*

Power:

22

(17+5)

Defense:

4

Health:

38/38

(8+16+9+5)

Ether:

8/18

(17+1)

Gold:

1

Equipment:

Twin Axe (WP:5,

Darkness

-elemental dual strike-axe), Lighter Armor (SP:4, immune to

fragile

-effect; bodywear), Barbarian's Boots (Natural Respite>Restoration; footwear)

Inventory:

Titanic Axe (WP:11,

Earth

- abd

Light

-elemental, has 1/6 chance of inflicting petrified-effect; axe), Voltedge (WP: 13,

Lightning

-elemental; greatsword/longsword), Peacekeeper's Totem (Grants the "Diplomacy"-job trait; suitable to Erik only; accessory), Talisman of Enlightenment (Protects from hexed-effect; accessory),

Hundred Hero Hymn

(Battle Song that gives Inspired-effect to all allies for as long as the song is sung at the cost of 10 ether per round), Potion, 2 Tonics, Remedy, Grand Elixir (Restores full health and ether to target and remedies all negative effects), Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Venom

John 'Heckz' Brutenhal

, the Ghostbuster and the Super Sleuth (Cutcobra)

32 year old male human Sorcerer *Party Leader*

Level 18 1/2

*Immune to

Sealed

*

Power:

30

(18+12)

(

Spellpower:

35

(18+12+5)

)

Defense:

3

Health:

26/26

(5+17+4)

Ether:

21/29

(5+17+1+5+1)

Gold:

52

Equipment:

Darkstar Wand (WP:12; has 1/2 chance of inflicting hexed-effect; Darkness-elemental wand), Spellbound Gloves (Spellpower +5, handwear), Robe Of The Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether + 5, immune to sealed)

Inventory:

Bone Whip (WP:9, damages undead, whip), Rat Scepter (WP:3, 4x damage to enemies named “rat”; wand), Lovelorn Wand (WP 6, deals

enamored

-effect), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses including SP but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Harlot's Outfit (SP: 2, immune to poisoned; suitable for Witches, Sorcerers and Harlots; bodywear/footwear), Opal (

Ice

), Garnet (

Earth

), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Diamond (

Light

), Ruby (

Fire

), Aquamarine (

Water

), Grand Potion, Health Core, Elixir, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Soma, Smoke Bomb, Seal Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the sealed-effect to all opponents when used),

Bedroll, Shovel, Wicked Perfume (Makes all male humanoid enemies enamored to the user, but makes all female humanoid enemies encouraged; consumable), Blue Jelly

Thalion Dwinlas

, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-)

213 years old male elf Sorcerer

Level 23 1/3

*Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding*

Power:

36

(23+13)

Defense

: 7

(3+4)

Health:

31/31

(5+22+4)

Ether:

22/33

(5+22+1+5)

Gold

: 1

Equipment:

Alpha and Omega (WP:13, dual healing/spellcasting at the cost of 2 ether; staves), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, Immunity to

Sealed

; bodywear), Emerald Hood (SP:4, Immunity to

Fragile

; headwear), Sterile Gloves (Immunity to

Poisoned

and

Bleeding

; handwear)

Inventory:

Weapons:

Sleeper (WP:5, deals

Asleep

to enemies it hits, Hollow [Grand Potion], melee/throwing weapon), Ratsbane (WP:10, absorbs 2 health on successful hits, dagger), Batarang (WP:13

darkness

-elemental, throwing weapon)

Artifacts:

Duplovian Helmet of the Guard (SP:2, Immune to

Magic

and

Healing

; headwear), Dragoon's Helmet (SP:3, makes wearer absorb attacks of the element of their pet dragon, gaining health instead of damage; suitable for dragoons; headwear), Cloak of Espionage (Allows the wearer to examine enemy stats before a battle; backwear), Bumble Fanshirt (SP:1, vermin with level less than half of the wearer's are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; bodywear)

Gems:

Zirconia (Gem containing all elements; cannot be merged into equipment)

Scrolls:

Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep

Consumables:

3 Grand Potions, Grand Tonic, Ether Core, 2 Remedies, Elixir, 2 Phoenix Essences, Mead, 3 Nostrums, 2 Smelling Salts, Copy of

The Eubric Herald

(Gives the target the

transcended

and

inspired

-effects for the duration of one battle), Venom, Smoke Bomb, Sleep Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the asleep-effect to all opponents when used.), Bone

Tools

: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll

Karie Alderflask

(Kintobor)

22 years old female human Witch *Party Second-in-Command*

Level 22

*

Poisonous

Attacks* *Gain Double Experience*

*Money Maker*

Power:

33

(22+11)

Defense

: 2

Health:

38/38

(7+21+8+2)

Ether:

12/28

(22+4+2)

Gold:

15

Equipment:

Oculoid Palm (WP: 11, successful hits lowers the target's level by 1; coils around the user's arm and mimics a tattoo outside of battle; whip), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Glittering Dress (The user's job traits are replaced with those of a Harlot: Promiscuity, Flee and Money Maker; suitable to women only; bodywear), Medal of Valor (This pendant is awarded by the Bonapartes to those who show their heroism in the battle against piracy. The wearer gains double experience from battles.)

Inventory:

Grumpy's Staff (WP:10,

fire

-elemental staff), Sexy (WP: 8, disregards SP; longsword), Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Rusty Dagger (WP:2; deals Poisoned by 10 effect, breaks after 3 hits), Doppleganger (WP:10; Retribution: The user inflicts any negative effects he or she has on to the targeted enemy on successful hits; longsword), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear), Paper Doll (immunity to hexed; accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Newtity (Turns target into a newt for 1 round; costs 10 ether; usable by ex-Amphibians only), 2 Grand Potions, Tonic, 3 Grand Tonics, 2 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Meads, 3 Nostrum, 8 Venoms, Water Bomb, Pumpkin Bomb (causes stunned, poisoned, asleep, blinded, sealed, and confused to all opponents when used), Military Grade Darkness Bomb, 2x Love Potion (Makes target enamoured with user for three rounds), Tasty Pretzel (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Telescope, Bedroll

Sorrow

(Endgame)

428 years old undead Assassin

Level 26 1/3

*Immune to

Light

and Blinded*

*Encouraged*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Power:

54

(26+27+1)

Defense:

6

Health:

37/37

(7+25+5)

Gold:

274

Equipment:

Mockthril Longbow (WP: 27

Ice

and

Darkness

Elemental), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors; handwear), Night’s Helmet (SP:6, immunity to light and blinded; headwear)

Inventory:

Reaper’s Scythe (WP:33, damages only humanoids; suitable to assassins only; scythe), Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters), Longsword (WP: 5), Armor of the Croise (SP: 1, +2 power; bodywear), Dark Cloak (Backwear, SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians), Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for rangers), Disguise Kit (Allows the user to disguise them self as the opposite gender; accessory), 4 Grand Potions, 3 Health Cores, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 5 Remedies, Neutralizer, 2 Phoenix Essences, 10 Meads, 10 Smelling Salts, 9 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, 2 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold), Sunset Shimmer (quest item)

Noel Ziegfried

, male "Gothic"(NPC, controlled by Cutcobra)

15 years old male half-elven Mage

Level 10 1/2

*Immune to Free Hits and

Water

*

Power:

19

(10+9)

Defense:

1

Health:

15/15

(5+9+1)

Ether:

5/15

(5+9+1)

Gold:

274

Equipment:

Rawr (WP:9, dagger), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to

Water

; bodywear)

Inventory:

Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Garnet (

Earth

), Opal (

Ice

), Scroll of Blinding, Demeter Bomb

(Deals 100

wood

-elemental damage to all enemies when used),

Big Box (Summon to cause 50 damage and stunned-effect to the target at the cost of 5 ether), Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee a battle once)

Professor Guyland Hawke

, Flora & Fauna (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra)

36 years old male human Sylvan Ranger

Level 40

*Attackers are blinded*

Power:

75 (40+35)

Defense:

0

Health:

60/60 (6+39+15)

Gold:

739

Equipment:

Treant Arbalest (WP:35,

wood

-elemental crossbow, suitable to Sylvan Rangers only), Guinevere the Falcon (Causes blinded-effect to enemies that physically hit Hawke; allows taming of flying-type enemies; suitable to Hawke only; accessory)

Inventory:

Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, 6 Herbal Infusions (Remove negative effects and cause blessed- and transcended-effects)

Followers:

Leigh

, female student

Missing: 50/73

Found: 23/73

Saved: 17/73

Dead: 1/73

[Kintobor]

Karie watches the party return with the boy's body, relieved.

"Good to know that he's not damaged. So then, we've still got a lot of ground to cover. I suggest we head to the east wing and clear it next. Mr. Hawke has told me there's a map of the school in the Faculty Office's East wing. We should make that our next stop, honestly. We need to know this school's layout. Also, have we checked what's out behind the school's front doors? We could check those out too. There might be some students lingering out near the front."

[Cutcobra]

"Very well then. Let's go to the East Wing, up the stairs and we'll search for the Office."

[legobodgers]

"Yes, the east wing would be the logical next step."

[Myrddyn]

Erik dumps the corpse in the box.

"We aren't sending the corpse back now? We might as well, we've dragged it up here, and it won't take very long compared to how much time we've wasted on it already."

"Well, if we are going for the artifact, I think it's in the first room on the left when we go up the stairs."

[-obelix-]

Erik dumps the corpse in the box.

"We aren't sending the corpse back now? We might as well, we've dragged it up here, and it won't take very long compared to how much time we've wasted on it already."

"Well, if we are going for the artifact, I think it's in the first room on the left when we go up the stairs."

"Erik's right, we should send the boy's body first, before heading to the East wing. Noel, if you are up for it you should send the box and then drink this." Thalion hands a Grand Tonic to Noel. "With that done, I am ready to head out."

[Cutcobra]

"Okay, before we head out to the east wing, second floor, first room on the left. Noel, you are gonna send that corpse to Eubric and then you are gonna drink that Grand Tonic Thalion gave you."

[Sandy]

"Okay, before we head out to the east wing, second floor, first room on the left. Noel, you are gonna send that corpse to Eubric and then you are gonna drink that Grand Tonic Thalion gave you."

When the party has gotten rid of the corpse, they head back to the Gallery, walking across it to the door leading to the second floor of the East Wing. But as Heckz pushes it open, all they can see is pressing, ominous, pitch-black darkness.

What will the party do?

Party:

Amorith Marvelo

(legobodgers)

324 year old elven Sage

Level 17 1/2

*Immune to sealed*

Power:

28

(17+10+1)

Defense:

9

(6+3)

Health:

27/27

(5+16+6)

Ether:

24/28

(5+16+2+5)

Gold:

20

Equipment:

Staff of Light (WP:10), Crow Cursed Cloak (SP:6), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3 max ether +5, immune to sealed)

Inventory:

Opal (

Ice

), Ruby (

Fire

), Garnet (

Earth

), Diamond (

Light

), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Emerald (

Wood

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Topaz (

Lightning

), Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, 4 Potions, 9 Tonics, 4 Remedies, Elixir, Phoenix Essence, Newtralizer (Like a neutralizer but with a 'w' instead of a 'u'), 2 Smelling Salts, 4 Nostrums, 5 Mead, 2 Mulled Wines, Ambrosia, Venom, Ice Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Shovel, Bedroll, Banana (Restores full health to the user; consumable)

Erik Tyrvarr

(Myrddyn)

19 years old male human Shaman

Level 17 1/2

*Immune to

Fragile

*

*Restoration*

Power:

22

(17+5)

Defense:

4

Health:

38/38

(8+16+9+5)

Ether:

8/18

(17+1)

Gold:

1

Equipment:

Twin Axe (WP:5,

Darkness

-elemental dual strike-axe), Lighter Armor (SP:4, immune to

fragile

-effect; bodywear), Barbarian's Boots (Natural Respite>Restoration; footwear)

Inventory:

Titanic Axe (WP:11,

Earth

- abd

Light

-elemental, has 1/6 chance of inflicting petrified-effect; axe), Voltedge (WP: 13,

Lightning

-elemental; greatsword/longsword), Peacekeeper's Totem (Grants the "Diplomacy"-job trait; suitable to Erik only; accessory), Talisman of Enlightenment (Protects from hexed-effect; accessory),

Hundred Hero Hymn

(Battle Song that gives Inspired-effect to all allies for as long as the song is sung at the cost of 10 ether per round), Potion, 2 Tonics, Remedy, Grand Elixir (Restores full health and ether to target and remedies all negative effects), Phoenix Essence, Nostrum, Venom

John 'Heckz' Brutenhal

, the Ghostbuster and the Super Sleuth (Cutcobra)

32 year old male human Sorcerer *Party Leader*

Level 18 1/2

*Immune to

Sealed

*

Power:

30

(18+12)

(

Spellpower:

35

(18+12+5)

)

Defense:

3

Health:

26/26

(5+17+4)

Ether:

21/29

(5+17+1+5+1)

Gold:

52

Equipment:

Darkstar Wand (WP:12; has 1/2 chance of inflicting hexed-effect; Darkness-elemental wand), Spellbound Gloves (Spellpower +5, handwear), Robe Of The Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether + 5, immune to sealed)

Inventory:

Bone Whip (WP:9, damages undead, whip), Rat Scepter (WP:3, 4x damage to enemies named “rat”; wand), Lovelorn Wand (WP 6, deals

enamored

-effect), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses including SP but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Harlot's Outfit (SP: 2, immune to poisoned; suitable for Witches, Sorcerers and Harlots; bodywear/footwear), Opal (

Ice

), Garnet (

Earth

), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Diamond (

Light

), Ruby (

Fire

), Aquamarine (

Water

), Grand Potion, Health Core, Elixir, Neutralizer, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Soma, Smoke Bomb, Seal Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the sealed-effect to all opponents when used),

Bedroll, Shovel, Wicked Perfume (Makes all male humanoid enemies enamored to the user, but makes all female humanoid enemies encouraged; consumable), Blue Jelly

Thalion Dwinlas

, the Super Sleuth (-obelix-)

213 years old male elf Sorcerer

Level 23 1/3

*Immune to Fragile, Sealed, Poisoned, Bleeding*

Power:

36

(23+13)

Defense

: 7

(3+4)

Health:

31/31

(5+22+4)

Ether:

22/33

(5+22+1+5)

Gold

: 1

Equipment:

Alpha and Omega (WP:13, dual healing/spellcasting at the cost of 2 ether; staves), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, Immunity to

Sealed

; bodywear), Emerald Hood (SP:4, Immunity to

Fragile

; headwear), Sterile Gloves (Immunity to

Poisoned

and

Bleeding

; handwear)

Inventory:

Weapons:

Sleeper (WP:5, deals

Asleep

to enemies it hits, Hollow [Grand Potion], melee/throwing weapon), Ratsbane (WP:10, absorbs 2 health on successful hits, dagger), Batarang (WP:13

darkness

-elemental, throwing weapon)

Artifacts:

Duplovian Helmet of the Guard (SP:2, Immune to

Magic

and

Healing

; headwear), Dragoon's Helmet (SP:3, makes wearer absorb attacks of the element of their pet dragon, gaining health instead of damage; suitable for dragoons; headwear), Cloak of Espionage (Allows the wearer to examine enemy stats before a battle; backwear), Bumble Fanshirt (SP:1, vermin with level less than half of the wearer's are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; bodywear)

Gems:

Zirconia (Gem containing all elements; cannot be merged into equipment)

Scrolls:

Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep

Consumables:

3 Grand Potions, Ether Core, 2 Remedies, Elixir, 2 Phoenix Essences, Mead, 3 Nostrums, 2 Smelling Salts, Copy of

The Eubric Herald

(Gives the target the

transcended

and

inspired

-effects for the duration of one battle), Venom, Smoke Bomb, Sleep Bomb (Deals 5 damage and the asleep-effect to all opponents when used.), Bone

Tools

: Magic Compass, Shovel, Bedroll

Karie Alderflask

(Kintobor)

22 years old female human Witch *Party Second-in-Command*

Level 22

*

Poisonous

Attacks* *Gain Double Experience*

*Money Maker*

Power:

33

(22+11)

Defense

: 2

Health:

38/38

(7+21+8+2)

Ether:

12/28

(22+4+2)

Gold:

15

Equipment:

Oculoid Palm (WP: 11, successful hits lowers the target's level by 1; coils around the user's arm and mimics a tattoo outside of battle; whip), Ethereal Cloak (SP +2, Max. Ether +4), Glittering Dress (The user's job traits are replaced with those of a Harlot: Promiscuity, Flee and Money Maker; suitable to women only; bodywear), Medal of Valor (This pendant is awarded by the Bonapartes to those who show their heroism in the battle against piracy. The wearer gains double experience from battles.)

Inventory:

Grumpy's Staff (WP:10,

fire

-elemental staff), Sexy (WP: 8, disregards SP; longsword), Heirloom Dagger (WP: 3), Rusty Dagger (WP:2; deals Poisoned by 10 effect, breaks after 3 hits), Doppleganger (WP:10; Retribution: The user inflicts any negative effects he or she has on to the targeted enemy on successful hits; longsword), Catsuit (Wearer has 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits; suitable to women only; bodywear), Paper Doll (immunity to hexed; accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf (Accessory, changes user's appearance into an Elf), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Newtity (Turns target into a newt for 1 round; costs 10 ether; usable by ex-Amphibians only), 2 Grand Potions, Tonic, 3 Grand Tonics, 2 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Meads, 3 Nostrum, 8 Venoms, Water Bomb, Pumpkin Bomb (causes stunned, poisoned, asleep, blinded, sealed, and confused to all opponents when used), Military Grade Darkness Bomb, 2x Love Potion (Makes target enamoured with user for three rounds), Tasty Pretzel (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Telescope, Bedroll

Sorrow

(Endgame)

428 years old undead Assassin

Level 26 1/3

*Immune to

Light

and Blinded*

*Encouraged*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Power:

54

(26+27+1)

Defense:

6

Health:

37/37

(7+25+5)

Gold:

274

Equipment:

Mockthril Longbow (WP: 27

Ice

and

Darkness

Elemental), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors; handwear), Night’s Helmet (SP:6, immunity to light and blinded; headwear)

Inventory:

Reaper’s Scythe (WP:33, damages only humanoids; suitable to assassins only; scythe), Shark Jaw Scythe (WP 15/30 vs. aquatic monsters), Longsword (WP: 5), Armor of the Croise (SP: 1, +2 power; bodywear), Dark Cloak (Backwear, SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians), Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for rangers), Disguise Kit (Allows the user to disguise them self as the opposite gender; accessory), 4 Grand Potions, 3 Health Cores, 2 Tonics, 2 Ether Cores, 5 Remedies, Neutralizer, 2 Phoenix Essences, 10 Meads, 10 Smelling Salts, 9 Nostrums, 2 Ambrosia, 2 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll, Silver Ore (Worth 60 gold), Sunset Shimmer (quest item)

Noel Ziegfried

, male "Gothic"(NPC, controlled by Cutcobra)

15 years old male half-elven Mage

Level 10 1/2

*Immune to Free Hits and

Water

*

Power:

19

(10+9)

Defense:

1

Health:

15/15

(5+9+1)

Ether:

15/15

(5+9+1)

Gold:

274

Equipment:

Rawr (WP:9, dagger), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to

Water

; bodywear)

Inventory:

Pointy Cap (Max. health +1, Max. ether +1; immunity to sealed; usable by Noel only; headwear), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Garnet (

Earth

), Opal (

Ice

), Scroll of Blinding, Demeter Bomb

(Deals 100

wood

-elemental damage to all enemies when used),

Big Box (Summon to cause 50 damage and stunned-effect to the target at the cost of 5 ether), Feather of Flight (Allows the user to flee a battle once)

Professor Guyland Hawke

, Flora & Fauna (NPC, controlled by Cutcobra)

36 years old male human Sylvan Ranger

Level 40

*Attackers are blinded*

Power:

75 (40+35)

Defense:

0

Health:

60/60 (6+39+15)

Gold:

739

Equipment:

Treant Arbalest (WP:35,

wood

-elemental crossbow, suitable to Sylvan Rangers only), Guinevere the Falcon (Causes blinded-effect to enemies that physically hit Hawke; allows taming of flying-type enemies; suitable to Hawke only; accessory)

Inventory:

Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, 6 Herbal Infusions (Remove negative effects and cause blessed- and transcended-effects)

Followers:

Leigh

, female student

Missing: 50/73

Found: 23/73

Saved: 17/73

Dead: 1/73

[Kintobor]

Karie cringes as she looks into the darkness.

"This ain't no ordinary darkness... this looks like something along the lines of Advanced Darkness."

She gulps looking into the abyss.

"Anyone got a light source? Like a diamond or something they want to use, because I am not going in there if there's no light source. We could get jumped by something, and I'd really appreciate not getting jumped by demons. Shall we check the lower levels then, 'cause I really don't like the feeling of this... whole hallway."

[-obelix-]

Thalion casts a hovering orb of light in an attempt to light the room.