Heroica RPG - Quest#111: No Fear of the Setting Sun

[Khorne]

QM Note:*insert Professor Farnsworth voice* Good news everyone! There was enough sunlight to take some photos when I got home, so I can actually post a picture now. Yay!

The Heroes thanked the merchant and then went on their way, following the instructions they had received. Indeed, as the half-cobbled dusty street ended, a stables was near. A signpost read: "Dzahr Express - To the Dastanese border and the great Beyond!". Next to the slogan there was a small asteriks that led the reader to tiny painted letter at the bottom of the sign. They informed that, "Dzahr Express does not actually take its passengers outside of Dastan. Let it be known so none can claim otherwise."

A man of --to the Heroes, at least-- unknown species looked up. His stone-grey skin was tough and patchy, with flesh-colored spots that were especially prominent in the face. The eyes were large and when he grinned at the sight of potential customers, the Heroes noticed his teeth were especially pointed and sharp. Clearly, the individual's species were accustomed to arid and more dry climates.

"..."

[Endgame]

Lynne looks at the rocky man with a distinct sense of awe.

"There's just... So much on Olegaia that I've never even heard of. Especially after my time, uh, away.

Ahem. Hello there! Could we commission a ride into Farrech, if it wouldnt be too much trouble?"

[Waterbrick Down]

"Yeh, or maybe we could accompany another traveling group, we're great gaurds!"

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Aye... uhh. .. hello. Do thou speaketh Common?"

[Khorne]

"Oooh, my, my greenskins! No wait, that's just me goggles, tee-hee! So, y'all are looking for a ride, eh? I can take you, no problem. Taking people places is my trade, see.",Dzahr said in a coarse voice.

Dzahr leaned on his pitchfork and readjusted his goggles. He pointed at the sign.

"That's my sign right there. I'm Dzahr, of Dzahr Express. The Service that Takes You Places. And young 'un, my service don't need no guards. A ride to Farrech, eh? That's quite the distance. Long way up North. Trip like that'll cost ya 10 Gold. Unless, there's a better offer you can make me?"

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Ladies? Shall I pay 4 gold, and you each pay 3?"

[Waterbrick Down]

"Depends if he wants 10 gold each or total. If it's 10 each, can't you or Lynn do something? Daddy was always telling mommy she could "make him a better offer" when he wanted something, and you're both Mommy and Daddy's age."

[Endgame]

"Would a remedy perhaps cover the charges?"

[Khorne]

"Depends if he wants 10 gold each or total. If it's 10 each, can't you or Lynn do something? Daddy was always telling mommy she could "make him a better offer" when he wanted something, and you're both Mommy and Daddy's age."

"10 Gold total will do, miss. I ain't looking to rip you off like some other blokes in the transportation business might do. I'm honest, you see?"

"Would a remedy perhaps cover the charges?"

Dzahr shrugged and rubbed his chin. "Hmmm, I guess I could accept that remedy. Fine, I'll take you North for a remedy!"

QM Note: I'm off to a wedding shortly, where I'll be all day, so no further updates today.

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Aye. It's a deal. Remedy for a ride."

"Depends if he wants 10 gold each or total. If it's 10 each, can't you or Lynn do something? Daddy was always telling mommy she could "make him a better offer" when he wanted something, and you're both Mommy and Daddy's age."

"Well, lass, I am not thy daddy."

[Endgame]

"And I'm definitely not your mother, Polly... I'll try my best to keep you out of hamr's way, though. Sound like a deal?"

[Khorne]

"And I'm definitely not your mother, Polly... I'll try my best to keep you out of hamr's way, though. Sound like a deal?"

"I can be your daddy, though, eheheheh", Dzahr joked. Somewhat more serious, he then invited the Heroes to take place in a wooden wagon, drawn by a pair of horses.

"This ride'll take a while, folks. It might get bumpy, too, so buckle up. Not that I've got buckles back there, it's just the exp<b></b>ression, tee-hee!"

Followed by a trail of dust, the wagon started its journey to Farrech. Soon, the bustling Port Glazmouth was but a small speck on the horizon. The Heroes now truly found themselves in the Empire of Dastan.

"So uhmm, what do you folks do for a living?", Dzahr asked, trying to break the monotony of the ride.

The Party:

Leofwein Twynam (Capt.JohnPaul) *Party Leader*

18 Year Old Human Barbarian

Level 2

Power

: 5

(2 + 3)

Defense

: 0

Health:

9/9

(9)

Gold:

7

Equipment:

War Axe (WP:3)

Inventory:

Potion, Mead (2x), First Aid Kit (Completely restores health and removes all negative effects for the entire party once.), Remedy, Venom

Lynne (Endgame)

(20)24 Year Old Human Cleric

Level 2

Power:

5

(2 + 3)

Health:

10/10

(10)

Ether:

6/6

(6)

Gold:

2

Equipment:

Oak Staff (WP: 3)

Inventory:

Potion, Phoenix Essence, Tonic

Polly & Mr. Sanders (Waterbrick Down)

9 year old female human Mage

Level 2

Power:

5

(2 + 3)

Health:

6/6

(6)

Ether:

6/6

(6)

Gold:

8

Equipment:

Letter Opener (WP: 3, dagger)

Inventory:

Potion, Amethyst, Tonic (2x)

Orel Cayne, Third of his Name (Controlled by Capt.JohnPaul)

41 year old male human Knight

Level 4

Power:

7

(4 + 3)

Defense

: 2

Health:

9/13

(13)

Gold:

4

Equipment:

Blessed Blade (WP: 3, longsword, light-elemental), Shield of Ennoc (SP: 2)

Inventory:

Potion

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"We are heroes of Heroica. Know about us?"

[Endgame]

"Yeah, kind of... Helpers fo rhire, I guess? I hear some of the stuff we do isn't so heroic, some of our organization, but we've been pretty heroic so far, I think."

[Khorne]

"We are heroes of Heroica. Know about us?"

"Meh, I've heard your name drop here and there. Wasn't your organization involved in the war here some time back? I don't know the details, like I said, I only hear things from time to time."

"Yeah, kind of... Helpers for hire, I guess? I hear some of the stuff we do isn't so heroic, some of our organization, but we've been pretty heroic so far, I think."

"I also heard some guys from Eubric burned down Domus, riding on Dragons. Those people wouldn't be linked to your organization, would they? Some of those less heroic types you were talking about. Such a shame, really."

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Aye. Heroes were involved in the Dastan War. As for the dragyns, I have not even heard of that. But I'm just new here so..."

[Khorne]

"Aye. Heroes were involved in the Dastan War. As for the dragyns, I have not even heard of that. But I'm just new here so..."

"Aaah, newbies! Well, everybody's got to start somewhere, am I right? I started out as nothing. A nobody shoveling shit. I still shovel shit, actually, but now I at least own the horses whose shit I shovel, see? I've come a long way."

[Waterbrick Down]

Polly glanced at Mr. Sanders, "He looks like that interupting elf back at the hall."

"Excuse me mister, are you a wear-... a ware... a weer-lizard?"

[Endgame]

"Aaah, newbies! Well, everybody's got to start somewhere, am I right? I started out as nothing. A nobody shoveling shit. I still shovel shit, actually, but now I at least own the horses whose shit I shovel, see? I've come a long way."

"Yeah, that is pretty nice. How'd you get the promotion? Wasn't this always a Dzahr's company?"

"I also heard some guys from Eubric burned down Domus, riding on Dragons. Those people wouldn't be linked to your organization, would they? Some of those less heroic types you were talking about. Such a shame, really."

"Yeah, it is. People like that stick around for the hall's unlimited tap of booze, and that's it. Hmph."

[Khorne]

"Excuse me mister, are you a wear-... a ware... a weer-lizard?"

"I'm a were-what now, missy? A were-lizard? As in, I turn into a Human when the moon is full. Hah, naaah, I'm always like this."

"Yeah, that is pretty nice. How'd you get the promotion? Wasn't this always a Dzahr's company?"

"Yeah, it is. People like that stick around for the hall's unlimited tap of booze, and that's it. Hmph."

"...uhm, my name is Dzahr, not 'a Dzahr'. Anyway, nope, this company used to be owned by my uncle, Skorgeh. I worked my up and now I own it. It also helped that he died, though, gods rest his soul. He was a good man, but age waits for nobody."

"Yeah, well, can't really blame the folks who like a free drink. Heck, I'd spent most of my day in that Hall of yours if the drinks were free."

"If you don't mind me asking, what's your business up in Farrech? Something mysterious and exciting, I reckon' "

[Endgame]

"Ah, no, I meant that if your father was named Dzahr, and you just inherited the business.

Yes, gods rest his soul. Age... Does wait for some of us, though. I'm an example.

We're looking for a lost missionary of Ennoc in Farrech, if I'm remembering things right."

[Khorne]

"Ah, no, I meant that if your father was named Dzahr, and you just inherited the business.

"Nope, sorry to disappoint you there. Dzahr's my name, like I said."

We're looking for a lost missionary of Ennoc in Farrech, if I'm remembering things right."

"A missionary, eh...in Farrech? Hmm, I can imagine that being the type of city that pulls such folk there. I hope you'll find him. We'll hit Farrech soon enough."

"I rather prefer to keep our business in Farrech to ourselves, master coachman. If you don't mind."

QM Note: I'll try and post a larger update later tonight .

[Khorne]

Dzahr turned to the heroes in the back of the cart and opened his mout, ready to speak. His face contorted as he peered in the distance. It was a look of pure fear. From the top of his lungs, the coachman shouted: "WYVERN ATTACK!"

"Hmph! Just what we needed. For crying out loud, can't we just travel once without interruption!?"

"Dear lord... To my understanding, dragons rarely leave their roosts in the eastern mountains. Perhaps they've heard of the dragoons' visit?"

"Doesn't really matter now, does it? Put them down."

PREPARE FOR BATTLE !

The Enemies:

Mother of Dragons

Fiery Flying

Level:

7

Health:

35/35

Defense:

1

Special:

Deafening Roar

- The Mother of Dragons roars so loud, the opposing hero is deafened and therefore

Confused

.

Drops: Fire Bomb, Venom

Wyvern Youngling A

Fiery Flying

Level:

5

Health:

20/20

Special:

Stinky Breath

- The young Wyvern can't spew toxic flames yet, but its breath sure reeks, rendering the hero nauseous and

Poisoned by 1

.

Drops: Bone

Wyvern Youngling B

Fiery Flying

Level:

5

Health:

20/20

Special:

Stinky Breath

- The young Wyvern can't spew toxic flames yet, but its breath sure reeks, rendering the hero nauseous and

Poisoned by 1

.

Drops: Venom

The Party:

Leofwein Twynam (Capt.JohnPaul) *Party Leader*

18 Year Old Human Barbarian

Level 2

Power

: 5

(2 + 3)

Defense

: 0

Health:

9/9

(9)

Gold:

7

Equipment:

War Axe (WP:3)

Inventory:

Potion, Mead (2x), First Aid Kit (Completely restores health and removes all negative effects for the entire party once.), Remedy, Venom

Lynne (Endgame)

(20)24 Year Old Human Cleric

Level 2

Power:

5

(2 + 3)

Health:

10/10

(10)

Ether:

6/6

(6)

Gold:

2

Equipment:

Oak Staff (WP: 3)

Inventory:

Potion, Phoenix Essence, Tonic

Polly & Mr. Sanders (Waterbrick Down)

9 year old female human Mage

Level 2

Power:

5

(2 + 3)

Health:

6/6

(6)

Ether:

6/6

(6)

Gold:

8

Equipment:

Letter Opener (WP: 3, dagger)

Inventory:

Potion, Amethyst, Tonic (2x)

Orel Cayne, Third of his Name (Controlled by Capt.JohnPaul)

41 year old male human Knight

Level 4

Power:

7

(4 + 3)

Defense

: 2

Health:

9/13

(13)

Gold:

4

Equipment:

Blessed Blade (WP: 3, longsword, light-elemental), Shield of Ennoc (SP: 2)

Inventory:

Potion

Party Leader, choose the order of actions.

All combatants, choose your targets and the Row you want to fight in.

Any enemy not targeted will get a Free Hit on the party after everyone has acted.

[Waterbrick Down]

"Real life dragons, Mr. Sanders!" Polly was wide-eyed. Her admiration soon turned to fright as the first of the creatures swooped down at her. Drawing her blade, the girl shot off a bolt of darkness at the Wryvn Youngling A from the back row.

[Capt.JohnPaul]

Orel attacks the mother from the front row. Leofwein attacks Youngling B also from the front.

Battle Order:

Orel

Leofwein

Polly

Lynne

"Argh! I thought you spoke of these as safe? "