Heroica RPG - Quest#130: Sisters in Salmanda

[Khorne]

Eric grinned as he received 240 gold pieces. The gold was shiny and its weight ample, just the way he liked his riches.

"If we're all finished here, let's head out", he said and went to the Slums.

[Zepher]

QM Note: For clarity's sake, all subquests are common knowledge to all players now.

No, Kintobor is right. Don't do it. Like, at all. It is not your place to dictate what others would respond. You may assume you know what they would reply, but in reality you are just saying what you want them to reply.

"Knock-knock" jokes do not fit roleplaying games, in any case.

"THANK YOU! You've been a great pal, Sir Boomingham! I'm sorry I can't help you more with the black knight - my morals are where the money is, you see. If you don't feel like helping him out, just leave the slobbering mess be, and find another way into the palace. I just ask that you escort me to Rhiannon and act as an intermediary. Tell me the truth, should I really hand her the Cactoid Flower, take her to the Beach Resort to eat and give her this plain Garnet as a gift?"

Boomingham smiles. "You might do best to give her that ring - and Hel, if gold really isn't an issue for you, might want to put the garnet on it. That'd look nice, I imagine, and I happen to be pals with this djinni over here - seems he can do most anything." Boomingham squints at the flower. "Looks like a flower to me, and that's what she wanted. Can't see anything wrong with that, but if you want to play it safe there are flowers in the palace district." Boomingham finally turns to his companions. "I've got to go with Rex and get him back together with his lady love, but I can meet you at the slums if you like - or we can all head to the resort tonight, have to sleep somewhere anyway. As you for, Peri - if you're getting tired of the boy-o you can stick with me. Wouldn't mind having someone like you along, and I'd bet you ten gold pieces I'm a better travel companion than fancy pants here." He chuckles.

[Cutcobra]

"... As you for, Peri - if you're getting tired of the boy-o you can stick with me. Wouldn't mind having someone like you along, and I'd bet you ten gold pieces I'm a better travel companion than fancy pants here." He chuckles.

"You'd probably lose five gold only because my pants are fancy. Now, have fun with the girl. She likes to be a copycat, annoying, a copycat, ugly and did I say a copycat already?"

He then sees Sarge and Eric leaving him alone. He runs towards them, to the Slums.

"Hey, don't leave me alone!"

[Sandy]

"Ya can't overdo it with women, check out that boutique before you go to see her. Also mate, you can give her this." He fumbles about in his pockets, arching his back to get right to the bottom of them, and withdraws his hand with a small, shiny object. He gives it a blow and the assorted dust falls away to reveal the Gold Ring (worth 15 gold; can be given to someone to make them enamored with the giver) that he had procured in an earlier quest.

Rex took Sarge's ring with pleasure.

"MY OH MY! That's a fancy ring! My rhododendron will surely love it. Thanks, fellows - you've all been too kind to an old sellsword like me! I'd still gut you if someone paid me for it, though, but I can say that it would have to be a hefty sum."

QM Note: For clarity's sake, all subquests are common knowledge to all players now.

QM Note: You do understand that I'm not trying to roleplay for you in this case, just trying to keep the quest from becoming a jumbled mess since I will surely lose track of which one of you has talked to which NPC about which subquest eventually. You can ask your fellow players if you want to personally solve a specific subquest, I'm sure you can cooperate that.

Boomingham smiles. "You might do best to give her that ring - and Hel, if gold really isn't an issue for you, might want to put the garnet on it. That'd look nice, I imagine, and I happen to be pals with this djinni over here - seems he can do most anything." Boomingham squints at the flower. "Looks like a flower to me, and that's what she wanted. Can't see anything wrong with that, but if you want to play it safe there are flowers in the palace district." Boomingham finally turns to his companions. "I've got to go with Rex and get him back together with his lady love, but I can meet you at the slums if you like - or we can all head to the resort tonight, have to sleep somewhere anyway. As you for, Peri - if you're getting tired of the boy-o you can stick with me. Wouldn't mind having someone like you along, and I'd bet you ten gold pieces I'm a better travel companion than fancy pants here." He chuckles.

Rex followed Boomingham's advice and had the garnet imbued into the gold ring.

"Now THAT's really something!"

"It would be an honor to accompany you, Sir Boomingham. You are the only gentleman out of this bunch. You don't know what I had to endure by spending yesterday with Heckz..." The cleric let out a yawn. "By Mother, it was an exhausting day! I have to get some rest soon, or you'll have to carry me around."

As Periwinkle joined Boomingham and Rex, the other three heroes travelled to the slums at the edge of the city. Sun shone high above them when they entered the winding alleyways. The roofs were no longer glittering with gold, and the people around them gazed the three men hungrily. These alleys were not a safe place to be, even in broad daylight.

"Oh man, my tummy grumbles! If only I had a bite from a big, juicy apple..."

What would the party do next?

Party at the Slums:

Eric (Khorne)

30 year old norseman Raider

Level 27 *Natural Respite* *Evasion* *Immune to Fragile, Weakened, Asleep, Water and Earth* *Encouraged*

Power: 51 (27+22+2)

Defense: 5

Health: 50/50 (8+7+26+4+5)

Gold: 297

Equipment: Godricsleif (WP: 22; Ice-, Lightning-, Darkness-elemental; greatsword), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from Weakened; handwear), Heavy Armor (SP:5, protects from Fragile; bodywear), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row + Immunity to Water, Earth and Asleep; footwear)

Inventory:

Weapons: Conspirator (WP:18, causes Blinded; longsword), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; Dual Strike; axe), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, causes cursed-effect, retrievable, throwing weapon)

Spell Items: Garnet (Earth)

Consumables: Potion, 10 Grand Potions, Health Core, 3 Elixirs, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, 7 Meads, 6 Smelling Salts, 3 Nostrum, 5 Mulled Wine, Ambrosia, Dragon Scale, Venom, Deadly Venom, 2 Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Aeolus Bomb, Feather of Lithe (Makes the user nimble for three rounds, giving them a 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits.), Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Bone

Tools etc.: Red Apple (quest item)

Sgt. Jon McEncy (Pyrovisionary) *Party Leader*

54 year old male human Black Knight

Level 23 *Immune to Blinded and Stunned* *Poisonous Defense* *Permanently Hastened* *Encouraged*

Power: 48 (23+21+2+2)

Defense: 20 (16+4)

Health: 47/47 (7+22+9+3+3+3)

Gold: 176

Equipment: Demonic Greatswords (WP:21, dual strike, Light and Darkness elemental greatsword, Hollow [Potion]), Serpenthead Shield (SP:16, causes poisoned by 2-effect to anyone physically attacking the user, shield), Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent Hastened effect to the user; Immune to Blinded, suitable to Sarge only; footwear), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect; suitable for black knights; bodywear), Swift boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to steal gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold in addition to hiding)

Inventory:

Weapons Wooden Spear (WP:4, wood-elemental spear)

Artifacts Monkey Armor (SP:4, immune to earth and bound; suitable to knights, beast warriors, dragoons, skirmishers and winged warriors; bodywear), Ranger’s Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors; backwear), Sterope’s Headdress (Grants the ability to spend a turn to fly out of a battle and return to it later if it is still going; the wearer cannot affect the battle in any way when they are away from it; suitable to winged warriors only; headwear)

Spell Items: Garnet (Earth), “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song)

Consumables: 3 Potions, 2 Grand potions, Health Core, 4 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 4 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 3 Smoke Bombs, Sleep Bomb, 2 Bones, Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.)

Tools etc.: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Business Card

John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster, the Super Sleuth and the School Inspector (Cutcobra)

32 year old male human Sorcerer

Level 26 *Jinxed Spells at Double Cost* *Darkness Spells Cause Weakened*

Power: 38 (26+12) (Spellpower: 48 (26+12+10))

Defense: 0

Health: 34/34 (5+25+4)

Ether: 14/37 (5+25+1+5+1)

Gold: 525

Equipment: Solemn Dagger (WP: 12, darkness-elemental dagger, 1/2 chance of causing sealed), Magician's Gloves (Spellpower +10; suitable for mages; handwear), Cloak of Blood Magic (+5 ether, attacks made with darkness magic cause weakened; suitable for mages, necromancers and chi monks; bodywear), Bad Luck Charm (Makes the sorcerer’s spells - including Razzmatazz and Sleight of Hand - cause an additional jinxed-effect, increasing their ether cost by 1; suitable for sorcerers; accessory)

Inventory: Rawr (WP:9, dagger), Bone Whip (WP:9, damages undead, whip), Harlot's Outfit (SP: 2, immune to poisoned; suitable for Witches, Sorcerers and Harlots; bodywear/footwear), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear), Watt's Artifact (Makes the user’s attacks and spells three times more effective against demons; accessory), Robe Of The Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether + 5, immune to sealed; bodywear), Opal (Ice), Garnet (Earth), Amethyst (Darkness), Aquamarine (Water), Ether Core, Elixir, Neutralizer, 2x Mead, Demeter Bomb, 2x Smoke Bomb, 2x Deadly Venom, Heady Perfume (Makes non-humanoid monsters avoid attacking the party unless provoked. Effect lasts for one section of the day before wearing out.), 7 Bones, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, Magic Compass, Blue Jelly, Old Teddy (quest item), Meat Lump (quest item)

Location: Winding Alleys, the Slums

Time: Midday of the Second Day

Influence: 3

Subquests:

Missing Sister

Assignment: “Hmm, I wonder where Aunt Esther disappeared all of a sudden…” ~Periwinkle

Reward: ???

Family Reunion

Assignment: “Our phamily came to visit this city all the way phrom the Pharphar Island. Unphortunately I phirst lost sight oph my husband and then my son ran ophph. Please help me phind them bephore anything bad happens to them!” ~Nephri Mimphish, a Pharpharian tourist

Reward: “I can give you this book I’ve been reading on the trip, ‘Phiphty Shades oph Bley’.”

Abolish the Black Market

Assignment: “The shady black market dealers prowling the Souk area by night have been seriously hampering our sales. The Sun Guards have arrested many, but new ones keep budding up. The head of the snake must be cut off in order to end it once and for all, so we ask you to find the person recruiting these dealers, finish him off and bring us proof that you did.” ~Merchants of the Souk

Reward: Increase the haggling rate at the markets in the Souk.

Mystery Meat

Assignment: “Want to know the secret ingredient of my delicious kebabs? It is meat, of course – any kind I can get my hands on. If you can act as my provider, I’d be most grateful.” ~Kabob, owner of the Kebab Stall

Reward: “One gold for every lump of meat you bring me, and all the kebabs you can eat for free.”

Where the Wild Things Are

Assignment: “Those accursed animal rights activists struck Marmaduc’s Menagerie again, releasing five rare creatures from their cages. Instead of running into the wild, the animals fled to the city. Please help me find them or the boss will feed me to the crocodiles! All five of them bear intricate brands.” ~Istaban, zookeeper at the Menagerie

Reward: “If you can find all five of them, I’ll give you this rare Fenghuang Incense.”

1. Abran Firefox
   
2. Angel-crested Cockatoo
   
3. Flower-tailed Flying Squirrel
   
4. Mistarian Grey Panther
   
5. Pearl Sea Porpoise
   

Big Love

Assignment: “There is nothing I, Rex the Rhinotaur, dare not face – except the wrath of my wife Rhiannon. I did something that pissed her off and she stomped away. Can you find her and do something to appease her anger?” ~Rex the Rhinotaur, the Mighty Mercenary

Reward: “My mercenary services for as long as you stay in Salmanda, free of charge.”

1. Bring flowers
   
2. Take out to eat
   
3. Buy something nice
   

Game of Life and Death

Assignment: “This game called Decamon, it’s so addictive! I need to play just one more match, then I will stop phor good, honest!” ~Shariph Mimphish, a Pharpharian gambler

Reward: “I will bet my priced Decamodiphier in the match.”

*FAILED!*

Bored to Tears

Assignment: “These caged animals are all so boring! I want to see them in action. I know! You can take me to the Dunes and show me how you phight some mean buggers. That’d be cool!” ~Phred Mimphish, a Pharpharian rascal

Reward: “Iph you do this phor me, I’ll spread the word on how cool you are to the other kids in the city.”

*SUCCESSFUL!*

Deactivate the Activists

Assignment: “Recently some animal rights activists have been setting few of the animals at the Menagerie loose. All hints resulting in the capture of the activists are much appreciated.” ~Ezra, zookeeper at the Menagerie

Reward: “An audience with Marmaduc himself, so he can express his gratitude.”

*SUCCESSFUL!*

Specifying the Species

Assignment: “I have come to study rare animal species that have been rumored to prowl around Salmanda. However, I am still missing vital information about three beasts that live in dangerous areas. If you could procure their statistics for me, I would be able to complete my studies here.” ~Professor Fauna of the Croman University

Reward: “I will give you my Scholastic Spectacles, which provide information about your foes before you engage with them.”

1. Basilisk
   
2. Carcinos
   
3. Floraphant
   

Straw to Gold

Assignment: “I travelled to Salmanda to find riches, but I ended up as a beggar with nothing but this straw hat. If only I could somehow turn it into gold…” ~Brown, beggar at the Sanctuary

Reward: “If you really can do it, then I’ll give you half of the profit.”

Pot Calling Kettle Black

Assignment: “One of our members, the Black Scorpion Knight, is out drinking and gambling again. He is bringing shame to the whole guard, and we are afraid we have to banish him soon if he continues to disobey. If you could somehow persuade him to quit the habit and return to his duty, we would be spared a lot of trouble.” ~Azure Eagle Knight of the Royal Rainbow Guard

Reward: “If you help our order, we can arrange you a meeting with the Almagesta herself.”

1. Expose the affair between Green Baboon Knight and Violet Wolf Knight
   
2. Expose Crimson Bear Knight’s abuse of the people of the Slums
   
3. Expose Azure Eagle Knight’s connection with the Black Market
   

Pick Your Poison

Assignment: “I pay well for any rare venoms you bring my way. I would search for them myself, but my poor back is not what it used to be…” ~Cobra Priest Djuvali

Reward: “Gold depending on what venom I receive.”

1. Ouroboros Venom – Luxor Dunes – 100 gold
   
2. Golden Scorpion Venom – Shipwreck Shore – 500 gold
   
3. Enki Venom – Kalakita Bog – 1000 gold
   

Missing a Beat

Assignment: “We have arrived to Salmanda to make our music known to the rich and the powerful, but for some reason we have so far not left the impression we wanted. We are tired of playing to a scarce audience evening after evening, so we wonder if someone could help us find the right groove. Do you know any musical experts?” ~Awareness of Ul’damahr

Reward: “We will give you this Encore Plectrum to you as a token of our gratitude.”

[Zepher]

OoC: I'm just being a pain in the butt, I totally understand why you'd want us to all catch each other up. So, for the record (to my fellow role-players) Boomingham is trying to get into the palace just on his own. He wants power, damn it! So imagine he didn't tell you about the Knight's request. Of course, if you guys want to use your out of player knowledge to stumble upon it, that's totally your business. I think it's more fun if there's a little intrigue in a party, but as I've said always, it's best that we're all having fun.

Boomingham salutes his companions farewell, totally unsure as to where he is supposed to meet them, before leading Peri and Rex to the Palace District with the intention of finding Rex's love.

[Cutcobra]

OoC: I'm just being a pain in the butt, I totally understand why you'd want us to all catch each other up. So, for the record (to my fellow role-players) Boomingham is trying to get into the palace just on his own. He wants power, damn it! So imagine he didn't tell you about the Knight's request. Of course, if you guys want to use your out of player knowledge to stumble upon it, that's totally your business. I think it's more fun if there's a little intrigue in a party, but as I've said always, it's best that we're all having fun.

OoC: Done. But if the party has 15 Influence Heckz will try to go there too.

As Heckz followed the two other heroes to god knows where, he started thinking about all the little errands he had. He forgot one, for some reason, and as hard as he tried he could not remember it.

He cringes at the hideous smell that fills his nose. He then looks at his surroundings.

"Ugh. Which one of you two knuckleheads can't derive from 'normal' and this."

He cruelly ignores the boy, but he notices a purple little animal in a box, next to a cat. He doesn't feel like touching one again, though, so he touches Sarge's arm and points at it.

After that, he enters the only building with some actual decoration. The black one in the middle.

[Khorne]

When the party entered the slums, Eric noticed the Greenskin and couldn't do anything else but hear him lamenting about his hunger. "Tsk, typical poor folk, always complaining about their situation rather than do something about it.", Eric thought and rolled his eyes. "Talking just loud enough so everybody can hear his sorrows. Two can play that game."

He smirked menacingly and took the apple out of his pocket and polished it in his hands. "My, my," he exclaimed, to none in particular, but loud enough for the Orc to hear, "that is one juicy apple I've got here. It would sure do me well to eat this fresh piece of fruit in this hot and sweaty city. Too bad, I'm already too full from overeating at the Resort. Maybe I should just toss it away? The birds would probably enjoy the apple, too."

Eric then pretended as if he hadn't noticed the Orc before and now specifically turned his attention to the Orc. Grinning, he said: "Hey mister, you look hungry! I've got this sweet apple, want to trade something for it?"

He obviously wouldn't just give the apple. Everything comes at a price after all.

[Pyrovisionary]

He cruelly ignores the boy, but he notices a purple little animal in a box, next to a cat. He doesn't feel like touching one again, though, so he touches Sarge's arm and points at it.

After that, he enters the only building with some actual decoration. The black one in the middle.

Jon shrugs at Heckz, then, remembering the zookeeper's quest he grabs the blueish grey animal.

The man with a club catches his eye. Hopefully it would be some sort of illegal activity, he hadn't done anything like that since Vega. He walks up to the man in the club, visor down. "Anything of interest behind that door laddy?"

[Sandy]

QM Note: I'm away from home today, so update comes tomorrow. Apologies!

[Sandy]

Boomingham salutes his companions farewell, totally unsure as to where he is supposed to meet them, before leading Peri and Rex to the Palace District with the intention of finding Rex's love.

The Palace District looked greatly different in broad daylight. The vibrant colors on the walls shone and the multitude of flowers let out their intoxicating fragrance. The Floral Square was bustling with well-dressed people.

"Umm, flowers! Buy some beautiful flowers, umm, right here! Umm..."

"Waaah!!! I want my Mr. Snugglywuggly back!" cried a little boy who was throwing a temper tantrum in the middle of the square.

"You are making a scene, dear. Let's just buy you a new one at the Souk!"

"But I want Mr. Snugglywuggly!!!"

After that, he enters the only building with some actual decoration. The black one in the middle.

Heckz tried the door of the black building, but it was locked. There was a plaque on the door that read:

~*Nemeshtar's Necropolis*~

Marvelous magic shoppe open from evening to the small hours

Eric then pretended as if he hadn't noticed the Orc before and now specifically turned his attention to the Orc. Grinning, he said: "Hey mister, you look hungry! I've got this sweet apple, want to trade something for it?"

The orcish boy looked excited.

"Sure, sahib! You can have this teddy I sto... uh, found earlier. Its really posh!"

Jon shrugs at Heckz, then, remembering the zookeeper's quest he grabs the blueish grey animal.

The feline in the box turned out to have markings on its face, confirming that it was the Mistarian Grey Panther. It did not even fight back when Sarge seized it. The alleycat it was with hissed and arched its back, though. It looked like the two cats had fallen for each other.

"Purrrawr! "

He walks up to the man in the club, visor down. "Anything of interest behind that door laddy?"

The hulking golem thug raised the club to his shoulder.

"Nothing for you, gramps. Beat it."

[Pyrovisionary]

The hulking golem thug raised the club to his shoulder.

"Nothing for you, gramps. Beat it."

Sarge draws his two, 5ft long, greatswords and raises them to his shoulders. Kids had no respect for the elderly these days. He then growls at the insolent little shit; "You feckin what mate. Who you calling gramps" in an intimidating manner

Edited May 21, 2015 by Pyrovisionary

[Cutcobra]

Even though he didn't quite understand what the sign said, he was still angry that the door was locked. He looks at the hissing cat viciously and swoops at it, aimin to kill.

He then goes to help Sarge since he doesn't really have anything to do anymore. He notices the threatening golem and it intrigues his curiousity as to what is inside.

"Come on, Mister Horrendously Horrendous, we wouldn't want to get mud or whatever you are made of all over the walls now, wouldn't we?"

[Sandy]

Sarge draws his two, 5ft long, greatswords and raises them to his shoulders. Kids had no respect for the elderly these days. He then growls at the insolent little shit; "You feckin what mate. Who you calling gramps" in an intimidating manner

The towering golem stared down at Sarge, unphased by his intimidation.

"Are you looking for a fight, gramps?"

Even though he didn't quite understand what the sign said, he was still angry that the door was locked. He looks at the hissing cat viciously and swoops at it, aimin to kill.

Heckz ended the suffering of the heartbroken alleycat, reducing it to a lump of meat.

"Come on, Mister Horrendously Horrendous, we wouldn't want to get mud or whatever you are made of all over the walls now, wouldn't we?"

The golem scowled at Heckz.

"Gramps brough a pipsqueak to the fight. Now I'm scared."

Party at the Slums:

Eric (Khorne)

30 year old norseman Raider

Level 27 *Natural Respite* *Evasion* *Immune to Fragile, Weakened, Asleep, Water and Earth* *Encouraged*

Power: 51 (27+22+2)

Defense: 5

Health: 50/50 (8+7+26+4+5)

Gold: 297

Equipment: Godricsleif (WP: 22; Ice-, Lightning-, Darkness-elemental; greatsword), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from Weakened; handwear), Heavy Armor (SP:5, protects from Fragile; bodywear), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row + Immunity to Water, Earth and Asleep; footwear)

Inventory:

Weapons: Conspirator (WP:18, causes Blinded; longsword), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; Dual Strike; axe), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, causes cursed-effect, retrievable, throwing weapon)

Spell Items: Garnet (Earth)

Consumables: Potion, 10 Grand Potions, Health Core, 3 Elixirs, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, 7 Meads, 6 Smelling Salts, 3 Nostrum, 5 Mulled Wine, Ambrosia, Dragon Scale, Venom, Deadly Venom, 2 Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Aeolus Bomb, Feather of Lithe (Makes the user nimble for three rounds, giving them a 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits.), Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Bone

Tools etc.: Red Apple (quest item)

Sgt. Jon McEncy (Pyrovisionary) *Party Leader*

54 year old male human Black Knight

Level 23 *Immune to Blinded and Stunned* *Poisonous Defense* *Permanently Hastened* *Encouraged*

Power: 48 (23+21+2+2)

Defense: 20 (16+4)

Health: 47/47 (7+22+9+3+3+3)

Gold: 176

Equipment: Demonic Greatswords (WP:21, dual strike, Light and Darkness elemental greatsword, Hollow [Potion]), Serpenthead Shield (SP:16, causes poisoned by 2-effect to anyone physically attacking the user, shield), Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent Hastened effect to the user; Immune to Blinded, suitable to Sarge only; footwear), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect; suitable for black knights; bodywear), Swift boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to steal gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold in addition to hiding)

Inventory:

Weapons Wooden Spear (WP:4, wood-elemental spear)

Artifacts Monkey Armor (SP:4, immune to earth and bound; suitable to knights, beast warriors, dragoons, skirmishers and winged warriors; bodywear), Ranger’s Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors; backwear), Sterope’s Headdress (Grants the ability to spend a turn to fly out of a battle and return to it later if it is still going; the wearer cannot affect the battle in any way when they are away from it; suitable to winged warriors only; headwear)

Spell Items: Garnet (Earth), “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song)

Consumables: 3 Potions, 2 Grand potions, Health Core, 4 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 4 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 3 Smoke Bombs, Sleep Bomb, 2 Bones, Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.)

Tools etc.: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Business Card, Mistarian Grey Panther (quest item)

John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster, the Super Sleuth and the School Inspector (Cutcobra)

32 year old male human Sorcerer

Level 26 *Jinxed Spells at Double Cost* *Darkness Spells Cause Weakened*

Power: 38 (26+12) (Spellpower: 48 (26+12+10))

Defense: 0

Health: 34/34 (5+25+4)

Ether: 14/37 (5+25+1+5+1)

Gold: 525

Equipment: Solemn Dagger (WP: 12, darkness-elemental dagger, 1/2 chance of causing sealed), Magician's Gloves (Spellpower +10; suitable for mages; handwear), Cloak of Blood Magic (+5 ether, attacks made with darkness magic cause weakened; suitable for mages, necromancers and chi monks; bodywear), Bad Luck Charm (Makes the sorcerer’s spells - including Razzmatazz and Sleight of Hand - cause an additional jinxed-effect, increasing their ether cost by 1; suitable for sorcerers; accessory)

Inventory: Rawr (WP:9, dagger), Bone Whip (WP:9, damages undead, whip), Harlot's Outfit (SP: 2, immune to poisoned; suitable for Witches, Sorcerers and Harlots; bodywear/footwear), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear), Watt's Artifact (Makes the user’s attacks and spells three times more effective against demons; accessory), Robe Of The Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether + 5, immune to sealed; bodywear), Opal (Ice), Garnet (Earth), Amethyst (Darkness), Aquamarine (Water), Ether Core, Elixir, Neutralizer, 2x Mead, Demeter Bomb, 2x Smoke Bomb, 2x Deadly Venom, Heady Perfume (Makes non-humanoid monsters avoid attacking the party unless provoked. Effect lasts for one section of the day before wearing out.), 7 Bones, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, Magic Compass, Blue Jelly, Old Teddy (quest item), 2x Meat Lump (quest item)

Location: Winding Alleys, the Slums

Time: Midday of the Second Day

Influence: 3

Subquests:

Missing Sister

Assignment: “Hmm, I wonder where Aunt Esther disappeared all of a sudden…” ~Periwinkle

Reward: ???

Family Reunion

Assignment: “Our phamily came to visit this city all the way phrom the Pharphar Island. Unphortunately I phirst lost sight oph my husband and then my son ran ophph. Please help me phind them bephore anything bad happens to them!” ~Nephri Mimphish, a Pharpharian tourist

Reward: “I can give you this book I’ve been reading on the trip, ‘Phiphty Shades oph Bley’.”

Abolish the Black Market

Assignment: “The shady black market dealers prowling the Souk area by night have been seriously hampering our sales. The Sun Guards have arrested many, but new ones keep budding up. The head of the snake must be cut off in order to end it once and for all, so we ask you to find the person recruiting these dealers, finish him off and bring us proof that you did.” ~Merchants of the Souk

Reward: Increase the haggling rate at the markets in the Souk.

Mystery Meat

Assignment: “Want to know the secret ingredient of my delicious kebabs? It is meat, of course – any kind I can get my hands on. If you can act as my provider, I’d be most grateful.” ~Kabob, owner of the Kebab Stall

Reward: “One gold for every lump of meat you bring me, and all the kebabs you can eat for free.”

Where the Wild Things Are

Assignment: “Those accursed animal rights activists struck Marmaduc’s Menagerie again, releasing five rare creatures from their cages. Instead of running into the wild, the animals fled to the city. Please help me find them or the boss will feed me to the crocodiles! All five of them bear intricate brands.” ~Istaban, zookeeper at the Menagerie

Reward: “If you can find all five of them, I’ll give you this rare Fenghuang Incense.”

1. Abran Firefox
   
2. Angel-crested Cockatoo
   
3. Flower-tailed Flying Squirrel
   
4. Mistarian Grey Panther
   
5. Pearl Sea Porpoise
   

Big Love

Assignment: “There is nothing I, Rex the Rhinotaur, dare not face – except the wrath of my wife Rhiannon. I did something that pissed her off and she stomped away. Can you find her and do something to appease her anger?” ~Rex the Rhinotaur, the Mighty Mercenary

Reward: “My mercenary services for as long as you stay in Salmanda, free of charge.”

1. Bring flowers
   
2. Take out to eat
   
3. Buy something nice
   

Game of Life and Death

Assignment: “This game called Decamon, it’s so addictive! I need to play just one more match, then I will stop phor good, honest!” ~Shariph Mimphish, a Pharpharian gambler

Reward: “I will bet my priced Decamodiphier in the match.”

*FAILED!*

Bored to Tears

Assignment: “These caged animals are all so boring! I want to see them in action. I know! You can take me to the Dunes and show me how you phight some mean buggers. That’d be cool!” ~Phred Mimphish, a Pharpharian rascal

Reward: “Iph you do this phor me, I’ll spread the word on how cool you are to the other kids in the city.”

*SUCCESSFUL!*

Deactivate the Activists

Assignment: “Recently some animal rights activists have been setting few of the animals at the Menagerie loose. All hints resulting in the capture of the activists are much appreciated.” ~Ezra, zookeeper at the Menagerie

Reward: “An audience with Marmaduc himself, so he can express his gratitude.”

*SUCCESSFUL!*

Specifying the Species

Assignment: “I have come to study rare animal species that have been rumored to prowl around Salmanda. However, I am still missing vital information about three beasts that live in dangerous areas. If you could procure their statistics for me, I would be able to complete my studies here.” ~Professor Fauna of the Croman University

Reward: “I will give you my Scholastic Spectacles, which provide information about your foes before you engage with them.”

1. Basilisk
   
2. Carcinos
   
3. Floraphant
   

Straw to Gold

Assignment: “I travelled to Salmanda to find riches, but I ended up as a beggar with nothing but this straw hat. If only I could somehow turn it into gold…” ~Brown, beggar at the Sanctuary

Reward: “If you really can do it, then I’ll give you half of the profit.”

Pot Calling Kettle Black

Assignment: “One of our members, the Black Scorpion Knight, is out drinking and gambling again. He is bringing shame to the whole guard, and we are afraid we have to banish him soon if he continues to disobey. If you could somehow persuade him to quit the habit and return to his duty, we would be spared a lot of trouble.” ~Azure Eagle Knight of the Royal Rainbow Guard

Reward: “If you help our order, we can arrange you a meeting with the Almagesta herself.”

1. Expose the affair between Green Baboon Knight and Violet Wolf Knight
   
2. Expose Crimson Bear Knight’s abuse of the people of the Slums
   
3. Expose Azure Eagle Knight’s connection with the Black Market
   

Pick Your Poison

Assignment: “I pay well for any rare venoms you bring my way. I would search for them myself, but my poor back is not what it used to be…” ~Cobra Priest Djuvali

Reward: “Gold depending on what venom I receive.”

1. Ouroboros Venom – Luxor Dunes – 100 gold
   
2. Golden Scorpion Venom – Shipwreck Shore – 500 gold
   
3. Enki Venom – Kalakita Bog – 1000 gold
   

Missing a Beat

Assignment: “We have arrived to Salmanda to make our music known to the rich and the powerful, but for some reason we have so far not left the impression we wanted. We are tired of playing to a scarce audience evening after evening, so we wonder if someone could help us find the right groove. Do you know any musical experts?” ~Awareness of Ul’damahr

Reward: “We will give you this Encore Plectrum to you as a token of our gratitude.”

[Zepher]

OoC: Sandy, we both screwed up. There's no way to get to the Palace District straight from the Port. Do we just want to let it slide? Or do you want me to back track and go to the Holy District first (which is where I should have headed anyway - Rex gave me bad info on where his wife was and I followed it ).

[Cutcobra]

"Gramps brough a pipsqueak to the fight. Now I'm scared."

Heckz's eye twitched.

"A pipsqueak, huh? I brought a whole building back from that demon-filled white place while you sit here and make people vomit. Make way for the Ghostbuster, the Super Sleuth and the School Inspector, or Horrid Being Killer will be added to that list of titles."

Heckz made a ball of darkness and ice magic.

[Sandy]

OoC: Sandy, we both screwed up. There's no way to get to the Palace District straight from the Port. Do we just want to let it slide? Or do you want me to back track and go to the Holy District first (which is where I should have headed anyway - Rex gave me bad info on where his wife was and I followed it ).

QM Note: Double whoops! I'll let you progress to the Holy Disctrict without spending any time because of this.

Boomingham realized he was going the wrong way, so he turned to Sanctity Street instead. Rhiannon was there, but she was not happy to see her husband.

"You have a lot of nerve showing your horn here! I told you to stay out of my sight until you learn to behave!"

"But, my beautiful rhododendron, I am here to apologize! Here, I brought you this." Rex handed out the cactoid flower. Rhiannon was unimpressed.

"Are you joking? I am worth a single flowerbud to you?!"

"Err... NO! This is just the beginning, you see. I am going to take you out to eat, you see, like you always wanted."

"Oh really? Where?"

Rex looked at Boomingham, who was standing a little distance away with Periwinkle. The mercenary formed the word "HELP" with his mouth. Where would Boomingham suggest Rex took her wife to eat?

Heckz's eye twitched.

"A pipsqueak, huh? I brought a whole building back from that demon-filled white place while you sit here and make people vomit. Make way for the Ghostbuster, the Super Sleuth and the School Inspector, or Horrid Being Killer will be added to that list of titles."

The golem grunted.

"You two have a death wish, don't you? Then step right in." The golem opened the door. Would Sarge and Heckz enter? What about Eric?

[Pyrovisionary]

Jon smirks, sniggering slightly at the golem. "Deathwish? Lad, please, I killed at least 3 golems in Babeleth." He grins and enters past the golem.

[Cutcobra]

Jon smirks, sniggering slightly at the golem. "Deathwish? Lad, please, I killed at least 3 golems in Babeleth." He grins and enters past the golem.

"I killed at least 40 demons and defeated a really-really bad one. Beat that."

He drinks a mead and enters.

[Zepher]

Boomingham steps forward and does his best to salvage the situation. "My dear lady, I apologize. One of my fellow mercenaries convinced me that this flower would be a good preamble to your real gift - Rex protested, but I foolishly misled him. The fault is mine, not his." Boomingham scratches his head, trying to remember what he had been told about the city by the priestess and the snake priest. He leans in towards Rex. "When you pass through the Palace District, buy her flowers there, and present them during dinner." Turning back to Rhiannon, Boomingham bows. "I hope you will be more pleased with his next gesture. Rex absolutely insists on taking you to the finest establishment in this fair city - a beautiful dinner at the resort." Boomingham blushes barely, hoping to the gods that the Resort really was the finest establishment in the city.

[Khorne]

Eric muttered and accepted the stupid teddy bear. Like Heckz, he was disappointed to find the magic shop sealed. When the others moved past the Golem, Eric followed them.

Sorry for any lack of updates on my part. I've been unexpectedly busy the last days and only havr limit internet access. I'll try to post as often as I can though.

[Sandy]

Turning back to Rhiannon, Boomingham bows. "I hope you will be more pleased with his next gesture. Rex absolutely insists on taking you to the finest establishment in this fair city - a beautiful dinner at the resort." Boomingham blushes barely, hoping to the gods that the Resort really was the finest establishment in the city.

"YES! I shall escort you to the Beach Resort where we will have a delicious maritime dinner by the seaside! Come, my rhododendron!"

"FINE! You better hope I don't get a fishbone stuck in my throat..."

The Rhinotaur couple left for the Beach Resort. Boomingham would find out how the wooing went the next time he would meet them.

Jon smirks, sniggering slightly at the golem. "Deathwish? Lad, please, I killed at least 3 golems in Babeleth." He grins and enters past the golem.

The three heroes entered through the door, and found themselves in a large warehouse filled with crates and barrels. A group of black-clad people were standing at the back, one of which recognized Eric and Sarge.

"Mistress Ashanti, I beg your forgiveness! These men visited me last night! They must have tracked me down somehow..."

The dark-skinned woman eyed at the heroes curiously.

"Shut up, you fool. These men are not local, are you? What is it you want, then? Come to rob the robber?"

The subquest "Abolish the Black Market" has been updated!

Abolish the Black Market

Assignment: “The shady black market dealers prowling the Souk area by night have been seriously hampering our sales. The Sun Guards have arrested many, but new ones keep budding up. The head of the snake must be cut off in order to end it once and for all, so we ask you to find the person recruiting these dealers, finish him off and bring us proof that you did.” ~Merchants of the Souk

Reward: Increase the haggling rate at the markets in the Souk.

1. Kill or arrest Ashanti and her goons
   
2. Report to the Sun Guards or the Royal Rainbow Knights
   

Party at the Slums:

Eric (Khorne)

30 year old norseman Raider

Level 27 *Natural Respite* *Evasion* *Immune to Fragile, Weakened, Asleep, Water and Earth* *Encouraged*

Power: 51 (27+22+2)

Defense: 5

Health: 50/50 (8+7+26+4+5)

Gold: 297

Equipment: Godricsleif (WP: 22; Ice-, Lightning-, Darkness-elemental; greatsword), Pugilist's Gloves (Power +2, protects from Weakened; handwear), Heavy Armor (SP:5, protects from Fragile; bodywear), Boots of Evasion (Wearer takes half damage in front row + Immunity to Water, Earth and Asleep; footwear)

Inventory:

Weapons: Conspirator (WP:18, causes Blinded; longsword), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:6; Dual Strike; axe), 2 Diseased Silverfish Wings (WP:8, causes cursed-effect, retrievable, throwing weapon)

Spell Items: Garnet (Earth)

Consumables: Potion, 10 Grand Potions, Health Core, 3 Elixirs, 3 Remedies, Neutralizer, 7 Meads, 6 Smelling Salts, 3 Nostrum, 5 Mulled Wine, Ambrosia, Dragon Scale, Venom, Deadly Venom, 2 Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Fire Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Aeolus Bomb, Feather of Lithe (Makes the user nimble for three rounds, giving them a 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER and DAMAGE and Free Hits.), Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.), Bone

Tools etc.: Red Apple (quest item)

Sgt. Jon McEncy (Pyrovisionary) *Party Leader*

54 year old male human Black Knight

Level 23 *Immune to Blinded and Stunned* *Poisonous Defense* *Permanently Hastened* *Encouraged*

Power: 48 (23+21+2+2)

Defense: 20 (16+4)

Health: 47/47 (7+22+9+3+3+3)

Gold: 176

Equipment: Demonic Greatswords (WP:21, dual strike, Light and Darkness elemental greatsword, Hollow [Potion]), Serpenthead Shield (SP:16, causes poisoned by 2-effect to anyone physically attacking the user, shield), Pegleg of Hastening (Permanent Hastened effect to the user; Immune to Blinded, suitable to Sarge only; footwear), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect; suitable for black knights; bodywear), Swift boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to steal gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold in addition to hiding)

Inventory:

Weapons Wooden Spear (WP:4, wood-elemental spear)

Artifacts Monkey Armor (SP:4, immune to earth and bound; suitable to knights, beast warriors, dragoons, skirmishers and winged warriors; bodywear), Ranger’s Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows, suitable for rangers, beast warriors, infiltrators and winged warriors; backwear), Sterope’s Headdress (Grants the ability to spend a turn to fly out of a battle and return to it later if it is still going; the wearer cannot affect the battle in any way when they are away from it; suitable to winged warriors only; headwear)

Spell Items: Garnet (Earth), “True Love Serenade” (restores 50 health to the rest of the party per round; costs 10 ether; Battle Song)

Consumables: 3 Potions, 2 Grand potions, Health Core, 4 Remedies, 2 Phoenix Essences, 4 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 3 Smoke Bombs, Sleep Bomb, 2 Bones, Feather of White (Allows the user to hide for up to three rounds, avoiding Free Hits. The effect ends if the user targets an enemy.)

Tools etc.: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Business Card, Mistarian Grey Panther (quest item)

John 'Heckz' Brutenhal, the Ghostbuster, the Super Sleuth and the School Inspector (Cutcobra)

32 year old male human Sorcerer

Level 26 *Jinxed Spells at Double Cost* *Darkness Spells Cause Weakened*

Power: 38 (26+12) (Spellpower: 48 (26+12+10))

Defense: 0

Health: 34/34 (5+25+4)

Ether: 14/37 (5+25+1+5+1)

Gold: 525

Equipment: Solemn Dagger (WP: 12, darkness-elemental dagger, 1/2 chance of causing sealed), Magician's Gloves (Spellpower +10; suitable for mages; handwear), Cloak of Blood Magic (+5 ether, attacks made with darkness magic cause weakened; suitable for mages, necromancers and chi monks; bodywear), Bad Luck Charm (Makes the sorcerer’s spells - including Razzmatazz and Sleight of Hand - cause an additional jinxed-effect, increasing their ether cost by 1; suitable for sorcerers; accessory)

Inventory: Rawr (WP:9, dagger), Bone Whip (WP:9, damages undead, whip), Harlot's Outfit (SP: 2, immune to poisoned; suitable for Witches, Sorcerers and Harlots; bodywear/footwear), Buffoon's Hat (Prevents anyone from taking the wearer seriously; protects from Free Hits unless the wearer is the last hero standing; headwear), Watt's Artifact (Makes the user’s attacks and spells three times more effective against demons; accessory), Robe Of The Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether + 5, immune to sealed; bodywear), Opal (Ice), Garnet (Earth), Amethyst (Darkness), Aquamarine (Water), Ether Core, Elixir, Neutralizer, 2x Mead, Demeter Bomb, 2x Smoke Bomb, 2x Deadly Venom, Heady Perfume (Makes non-humanoid monsters avoid attacking the party unless provoked. Effect lasts for one section of the day before wearing out.), 7 Bones, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, Telescope, Magic Compass, Blue Jelly, Old Teddy (quest item), 2x Meat Lump (quest item)

Location: Winding Alleys, the Slums

Time: Midday of the Second Day

Influence: 3

Subquests:

Missing Sister

Assignment: “Hmm, I wonder where Aunt Esther disappeared all of a sudden…” ~Periwinkle

Reward: ???

Family Reunion

Assignment: “Our phamily came to visit this city all the way phrom the Pharphar Island. Unphortunately I phirst lost sight oph my husband and then my son ran ophph. Please help me phind them bephore anything bad happens to them!” ~Nephri Mimphish, a Pharpharian tourist

Reward: “I can give you this book I’ve been reading on the trip, ‘Phiphty Shades oph Bley’.”

Abolish the Black Market

Assignment: “The shady black market dealers prowling the Souk area by night have been seriously hampering our sales. The Sun Guards have arrested many, but new ones keep budding up. The head of the snake must be cut off in order to end it once and for all, so we ask you to find the person recruiting these dealers, finish him off and bring us proof that you did.” ~Merchants of the Souk

Reward: Increase the haggling rate at the markets in the Souk.

1. Kill or arrest Ashanti and her goons
   
2. Report to the Sun Guards or the Royal Rainbow Knights
   

Mystery Meat

Assignment: “Want to know the secret ingredient of my delicious kebabs? It is meat, of course – any kind I can get my hands on. If you can act as my provider, I’d be most grateful.” ~Kabob, owner of the Kebab Stall

Reward: “One gold for every lump of meat you bring me, and all the kebabs you can eat for free.”

Where the Wild Things Are

Assignment: “Those accursed animal rights activists struck Marmaduc’s Menagerie again, releasing five rare creatures from their cages. Instead of running into the wild, the animals fled to the city. Please help me find them or the boss will feed me to the crocodiles! All five of them bear intricate brands.” ~Istaban, zookeeper at the Menagerie

Reward: “If you can find all five of them, I’ll give you this rare Fenghuang Incense.”

1. Abran Firefox
   
2. Angel-crested Cockatoo
   
3. Flower-tailed Flying Squirrel
   
4. Mistarian Grey Panther
   
5. Pearl Sea Porpoise
   

Big Love

Assignment: “There is nothing I, Rex the Rhinotaur, dare not face – except the wrath of my wife Rhiannon. I did something that pissed her off and she stomped away. Can you find her and do something to appease her anger?” ~Rex the Rhinotaur, the Mighty Mercenary

Reward: “My mercenary services for as long as you stay in Salmanda, free of charge.”

1. Bring flowers
   
2. Take out to eat
   
3. Buy something nice
   

Game of Life and Death

Assignment: “This game called Decamon, it’s so addictive! I need to play just one more match, then I will stop phor good, honest!” ~Shariph Mimphish, a Pharpharian gambler

Reward: “I will bet my priced Decamodiphier in the match.”

*FAILED!*

Bored to Tears

Assignment: “These caged animals are all so boring! I want to see them in action. I know! You can take me to the Dunes and show me how you phight some mean buggers. That’d be cool!” ~Phred Mimphish, a Pharpharian rascal

Reward: “Iph you do this phor me, I’ll spread the word on how cool you are to the other kids in the city.”

*SUCCESSFUL!*

Deactivate the Activists

Assignment: “Recently some animal rights activists have been setting few of the animals at the Menagerie loose. All hints resulting in the capture of the activists are much appreciated.” ~Ezra, zookeeper at the Menagerie

Reward: “An audience with Marmaduc himself, so he can express his gratitude.”

*SUCCESSFUL!*

Specifying the Species

Assignment: “I have come to study rare animal species that have been rumored to prowl around Salmanda. However, I am still missing vital information about three beasts that live in dangerous areas. If you could procure their statistics for me, I would be able to complete my studies here.” ~Professor Fauna of the Croman University

Reward: “I will give you my Scholastic Spectacles, which provide information about your foes before you engage with them.”

1. Basilisk
   
2. Carcinos
   
3. Floraphant
   

Straw to Gold

Assignment: “I travelled to Salmanda to find riches, but I ended up as a beggar with nothing but this straw hat. If only I could somehow turn it into gold…” ~Brown, beggar at the Sanctuary

Reward: “If you really can do it, then I’ll give you half of the profit.”

Pot Calling Kettle Black

Assignment: “One of our members, the Black Scorpion Knight, is out drinking and gambling again. He is bringing shame to the whole guard, and we are afraid we have to banish him soon if he continues to disobey. If you could somehow persuade him to quit the habit and return to his duty, we would be spared a lot of trouble.” ~Azure Eagle Knight of the Royal Rainbow Guard

Reward: “If you help our order, we can arrange you a meeting with the Almagesta herself.”

1. Expose the affair between Green Baboon Knight and Violet Wolf Knight
   
2. Expose Crimson Bear Knight’s abuse of the people of the Slums
   
3. Expose Azure Eagle Knight’s connection with the Black Market
   

Pick Your Poison

Assignment: “I pay well for any rare venoms you bring my way. I would search for them myself, but my poor back is not what it used to be…” ~Cobra Priest Djuvali

Reward: “Gold depending on what venom I receive.”

1. Ouroboros Venom – Luxor Dunes – 100 gold
   
2. Golden Scorpion Venom – Shipwreck Shore – 500 gold
   
3. Enki Venom – Kalakita Bog – 1000 gold
   

Missing a Beat

Assignment: “We have arrived to Salmanda to make our music known to the rich and the powerful, but for some reason we have so far not left the impression we wanted. We are tired of playing to a scarce audience evening after evening, so we wonder if someone could help us find the right groove. Do you know any musical experts?” ~Awareness of Ul’damahr

Reward: “We will give you this Encore Plectrum to you as a token of our gratitude.”

[Zepher]

Boomingham exhales and leads Peri onwards to the Palace District. He glances at the whining child with remorse, but without anything to give him he feels it best just to avoid him for now. He glances too at the Rainbow Knights, but while they were on duty there was hardly anything he could do to expose their affair... even though he was still a little unsure as to how their love could possibly be interfering with their duty. They were right there guarding the castle!

"Shall we see what the hotel is like?" he asks with a twinkle in his eye, leading the way indoors.

[Pyrovisionary]

Sarge plays it cool. "We're here for our top quality banter innit mates" He grins sheepishly at Heckz and Eric "Me mate Eric here, who's a bit of a ledge, suggested we go for a cheeky nandos, and I thought, Top, let's smash it, but the Nandos has to be extra cheeky so we thought we'd get it from a fine purveyor of goods such as yourselves."

He grins at the woman "Just looking for a cup of sugar, aint we. Kind neighbour. Or scrolls. Or what me n' Eric bought last night if you got it already." he pauses to smile again, then continues "And lower prices, for such informed, valued, customers like us." he smirks at the woman, sneering slightly.

[Cutcobra]

"We want everything at reduced prices. Seventy five percent off, to be exact. After that we'll probably kil-KISS you. Yes, kiss you for your generosity."

[Khorne]

"We intend no harm. Just checking to see if we might get the goods we bought somewhat earlier?", Eric said calmly, trying to defuse the situation. No way he wanted a fight here, not this time. "I really don't care if your enterprise is legal or not. We all have to make our money somehow."