Heroica RPG - Quest#15: Hoisting Down the Jolly Roger

[Etzel]

"Uh, I think I will try and heal myself from the back row this round. I wouldn't like getting knocked out twice in a row."

[The_Customizer]

Ratibor, feel free to heal yourself, I believe that would be for the best of us all.

I shall continue my attack on Pesky Polly, from the back row.

[Khorne]

Eric grinned as the Satyr's blood rained on his face. Black gashes reminiscent of frostbite covered the creature's body, inflicted by Godricsleif icy touch. Eric grinned as his confidence grew once more. Godricsleif hummed and spouted mists and again a voice could be heard in the far distance, faintly and ghostly it whailed. This time it was joined by another voice, sounding grated and sharp. It had a more aggressive feel to it. Even though one of the voices sounded distinctly familiar, Eric ignored both of them and lunged himself towards his enemy once more. It was as if his sword itself gave him an ethereal lust for blood and destruction.

The Nord looked at his companions and motioned them to press on.

Eric wil attack the Pirate Satyr from the first row.

Battle Order:

Eric

Ad-Hoh

Christopher

Erdathcath

Hybros

Maurice

[ADHO15]

"Give up now cleric if you do not want to feel the power of my dark magic once more!

I shall attack the Pirate Cleric from the back row with Darkness."

[Sandy]

"Give up now cleric if you do not want to feel the power of my dark magic once more!

I shall attack the Pirate Cleric from the back row with Darkness."

OoC: Sorry, I forgot that Darkness caused quadruple damage against the cleric, since both of its types were vulnerable to the element. So the cleric is defeated, and you are free to choose another target.

[ADHO15]

"Oh yes, of course. Excellent!

In that case I shall attack the Pirate Raider from the back row with Darkness."

[JimBee]

Distracted by watching his allies deal massive hits on the enemy, Hybros receives a bolt to the knee from the Sniper. Now that the power boost effect wore off, Hybros hoped he could pay the Sniper back.

"I will attack the Sniper again, this time from the front row with Zoot's Reaper!"

[Sandy]

Results of Round Three of the Pirates & Parrot Battle:

Eric vs. Pirate Satyr - Shield (Frenzy)

Ad-Hoh (Darkness) vs. Pirate Raider - Damage

Christopher vs. Pirate Raider - Hit

>Erdathcath vs. Pesky Polly Pirate Satyr- Hit

Hybros vs. Pirate Sniper - Hit

>Maurice heals himself - Heal

The party is protected by Christopher's Sentinel for this round. Eric goes into a Frenzy, dealing 21 damage to all enemies except the Satyr that receives 42 damage. This strike takes out Pesky Polly. The pirate raider tries to attack Ad-Hoh, but Christopher blocks the attack. The knight himself successfully hits the raider for 18 damage. With her original target defeated, Erdathcath moves on to attack the satyr, and shoots it for 15 damage. Hybros takes out the sniper with a swift turn of his scythe, and Maurice heals himself for 14 health.

Two enemies remain.

Enemies:

Pirate Satyr

Type: Humanoid, Beast

Level: 11

Health: 9/111

Special:

Trinklieder

- The satyr sings an encouraging drinking song that doubles the level of all allies for the next round

Drops: Twin Axe (WP:5, damages two enemies in one hit)

Note: Addicted to Rum

Pirate Raider

Type: Humanoid

Level: 7

Health: 46/85

Special:

Steal

– The target loses gold according to their level.

Drops: 30 gold

Note: Addicted to Rum

Party:

Ad-Hoh

(played by ADHO15)

Level 11½ Mage

*resistant to magic*

Power:

16

Health:

15/15

Ether:

13/15

Gold:

10

Inventory:

Rhabdomance Staff (WP:5), Robe of Spell Resistance, Emerald (Wood), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire) 4 Potions, 3 Tonics, Mead, 2 Rums, 2 Lightning Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

Sir Christopher Daggerfall

(Fred Fred Burger)

Level 10½ Knight

Power:

18

Defence:

4

Health:

19/19

Gold:

10

Inventory:

Great Sword (WP:7), Mockthril Shield (WP:4), 3 Potions, Grand Potion, Remedy, Mead, 2 Rums, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Bone, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

Erdathcath Madilinas

(played by The_Customizer)

Level 10½ Ranger

Power:

15

Health:

16/16

Gold:

85

Inventory:

Longbow (WP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health), Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrify), Potion, Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, 2 Rums, 2 Smoke Bombs, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Lightning Bomb, Water Bomb, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares, Greasy Sausage

Eric

(played by Khorne) *Party Leader*

Level 13½ Barbarian

Power:

21

Health:

21/21

Gold:

22

Inventory:

Godricsleif (WP:8,

ice-elemental

), Potion, 2 Meads, 2 Rums, Venom, Bedroll, Bone, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

Hybros

(played by JimButcher)

Level 11 Rogue

Power:

21 (16 for ranged weapons)

Health:

13/19

Gold:

112

Inventory:

Zoot's Reaper (WP:10), Shuriken of Mercutio (WP:5), Throwing Knife (WP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health), 3 Potions, 2 Remedies, 3 Meads, 3 Nostrums,3 Smelling Salts, 2 Rums, Smoke Bomb,Shovel, Bone, Bedroll, Skeleton Decoy, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

Maurice Ratibor

(played by Etzel)

Level 10 Cleric

Power:

14

Health:

19/19

Ether:

14/14

Gold:

25

Inventory:

Diamond Mace (WP:4,

light-elemental

), Helmet (+1 max. health), Scroll of Sleep, 2 Potions, 2 Tonics, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Mead, 2 Nostrum, Rum, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

Party Leader, choose the order of action.

All of you, choose your targets and the row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, heal or cast a magic spell, or if you want to use an item instead of attacking.

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

[The_Customizer]

Well, I guess it is a good thing i didn't use my Bomb after all!

I'll attack the Pirate Raider from the Back Row.

[Khorne]

Eric watched on as the Satyr bled profusely. Little lights burned in the Nord's eyes and a smirk adorned his face. Wartan had bestowed upon him the gift of rage. He raised his sword, ready to deal the final blow and hoped his bloodlust would not wear out.

Eric will attack the Pirate Satyr from the front row.

Battle order:

Eric

Ad-Hoh

Christopher

Erdathcath

Hybros

Maurice

[ADHO15]

"Thank you for your assistance, Sir Christopher. I shall attack the Pirate Raider from the back row with Darkness."

[Etzel]

"Ah, I feel much better now! I'll attack the Pirate Raider from the front row."

[JimBee]

Adrenaline rushed through Hybros' veins as he delivered the finishing blow to the sniper, and prepared to continue his assault.

"I'll attack the Raider from the back row with the Shuriken of Mercutio!"

[Fred Fred Burger]

I will attack the Party Satyr from the front row.

[Sandy]

Results of Round Four of the Pirates & Parrot Battle:

Eric vs. Pirate Satyr - Miss

>Ad-Hoh (Darkness) vs. Pirate Raider - Special Damage

Christopher vs. Pirate Satyr - Miss

>Erdathcath vs. Pirate Raider - Critical Hit

>Hybros (Shuriken of Mercutio) vs. Pirate Raider - Miss

Maurice vs. Pirate Raider - Hit

The battle goes onto the fourth round. Eric misses with his attack. The pirate raider steals all 10 gold from Ad-Hoh, stashing them into his pouch. Christopher's attack misses as well, but Erdathcath manages to hit the raider for 20 damage. Hybros throws the Shuriken of Mercutio towards the raider, but the pirate dodges. Maurice attacks the raider from the other side, causing 14 damage.

Two enemies still remain, both greatly weakened.

Enemies:

Pirate Satyr

Type: Humanoid, Beast

Level: 11

Health: 9/111

Special:

Trinklieder

- The satyr sings an encouraging drinking song that doubles the level of all allies for the next round

Drops: Twin Axe (WP:5, damages two enemies in one hit)

Note: Addicted to Rum

Pirate Raider

Type: Humanoid

Level: 7

Health: 12/85

Special:

Steal

– The target loses gold according to their level.

Drops: 40 gold

Note: Addicted to Rum

Party:

Ad-Hoh

(played by ADHO15)

Level 11½ Mage

*resistant to magic*

Power:

16

Health:

15/15

Ether:

13/15

Gold:

0

Inventory:

Rhabdomance Staff (WP:5), Robe of Spell Resistance, Emerald (Wood), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire) 4 Potions, 3 Tonics, Mead, 2 Rums, 2 Lightning Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

Sir Christopher Daggerfall

(Fred Fred Burger)

Level 10½ Knight

Power:

18

Defence:

4

Health:

19/19

Gold:

10

Inventory:

Great Sword (WP:7), Mockthril Shield (WP:4), 3 Potions, Grand Potion, Remedy, Mead, 2 Rums, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Bone, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

Erdathcath Madilinas

(played by The_Customizer)

Level 10½ Ranger

Power:

15

Health:

16/16

Gold:

85

Inventory:

Longbow (WP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health), Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrify), Potion, Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, 2 Rums, 2 Smoke Bombs, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Lightning Bomb, Water Bomb, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares, Greasy Sausage

Eric

(played by Khorne) *Party Leader*

Level 13½ Barbarian

Power:

21

Health:

21/21

Gold:

22

Inventory:

Godricsleif (WP:8,

ice-elemental

), Potion, 2 Meads, 2 Rums, Venom, Bedroll, Bone, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

Hybros

(played by JimButcher)

Level 11 Rogue

Power:

21 (16 for ranged weapons)

Health:

13/19

Gold:

112

Inventory:

Zoot's Reaper (WP:10),

Shuriken of Mercutio (WP:5)

, Throwing Knife (WP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health), 3 Potions, 2 Remedies, 3 Meads, 3 Nostrums,3 Smelling Salts, 2 Rums, Smoke Bomb,Shovel, Bone, Bedroll, Skeleton Decoy, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

Maurice Ratibor

(played by Etzel)

Level 10 Cleric

Power:

14

Health:

19/19

Ether:

14/14

Gold:

25

Inventory:

Diamond Mace (WP:4,

light-elemental

), Helmet (+1 max. health), Scroll of Sleep, 2 Potions, 2 Tonics, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Mead, 2 Nostrum, Rum, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

Party Leader, choose the order of action.

All of you, choose your targets and the row you want to fight in. Also mention if you want to try to flee, heal or cast a magic spell, or if you want to use an item instead of attacking.

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

[The_Customizer]

Those foul ruffians must die! Let's go all out on these beasts.

I shall attack the Pirate Raider from the back Row, hopefully to deal his death.

[ADHO15]

"That thieving little sneak! I shall attack the Pirate Raider once again from the back row with Darkness."

[Khorne]

Eric's was surprised as the Satyr dodged his blow. Not relenting he charged again.

Eric will attack the Satyr from the front row.

Battle order:

Eric

Ad-Hoh

Christopher

Erdathcath

Hybros

Maurice

[JimBee]

Hybros attacked the Raider once more from the back row with his throwing knife.

[Etzel]

"I will attack the Satyr from the front row."

OoC: That will be my last action for a while I think, I'll be away for X-mas. Party leader can control Maurice. Happy Holidays all!

[Sandy]

Results of Round Five of the Pirates & Parrot Battle:

Eric vs. Pirate Satyr - Hit

>Ad-Hoh (Darkness) vs. Pirate Raider - Great Spell

Christopher vs. Pirate Satyr - Damage

>Erdathcath vs. Pirate Raider - Special Damage

>Hybros (Throwing Knife) vs. Pirate Raider - Hit

Maurice vs. Pirate Satyr - Hit

Frustrated at the prolonged battle, Eric finishes the satyr off with a swift strike that cleaves the head off of the half-beast. Ad-Hoh's spell makes quick work out of the remaining pirate, and the battle is over.

THE BATTLE IS VICTORIOUS!

All party members gain half of a level. The enemies drop 40 gold, Lightning Bomb, Grand Potion and a Twin Axe.

Party:

Ad-Hoh

(played by ADHO15)

Level 12 Mage

*resistant to magic*

Power:

17

Health:

16/16

Ether:

13/16

Gold:

0

Inventory:

Rhabdomance Staff (WP:5), Robe of Spell Resistance, Emerald (Wood), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire) 4 Potions, 3 Tonics, Mead, 2 Rums, 2 Lightning Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

Sir Christopher Daggerfall

(Fred Fred Burger)

Level 11 Knight

Power:

19

Defence:

4

Health:

20/20

Gold:

10

Inventory:

Great Sword (WP:7), Mockthril Shield (WP:4), 3 Potions, Grand Potion, Remedy, Mead, 2 Rums, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Bone, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

Erdathcath Madilinas

(played by The_Customizer)

Level 11 Ranger

Power:

16

Health:

17/17

Gold:

85

Inventory:

Longbow (WP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health), Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrify), Potion, Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, 2 Rums, 2 Smoke Bombs, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Lightning Bomb, Water Bomb, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares, Greasy Sausage

Eric

(played by Khorne) *Party Leader*

Level 14 Barbarian

Power:

22

Health:

22/22

Gold:

22

Inventory:

Godricsleif (WP:8,

ice-elemental

), Potion, 2 Meads, 2 Rums, Venom, Bedroll, Bone, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

Hybros

(played by JimButcher)

Level 11½ Rogue

Power:

21 (16 for ranged weapons)

Health:

13/19

Gold:

112

Inventory:

Zoot's Reaper (WP:10), Shuriken of Mercutio (WP:5), Throwing Knife (WP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health), 3 Potions, 2 Remedies, 3 Meads, 3 Nostrums,3 Smelling Salts, 2 Rums, Smoke Bomb,Shovel, Bone, Bedroll, Skeleton Decoy, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

Maurice Ratibor

(played by Etzel)

Level 10½ Cleric

Power:

14

Health:

19/19

Ether:

14/14

Gold:

25

Inventory:

Diamond Mace (WP:4,

light-elemental

), Helmet (+1 max. health), Scroll of Sleep, 2 Potions, 2 Tonics, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Mead, 2 Nostrum, Rum, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

Party Leader, how will the spoils of the battle be divided?

40 gold

Lightning Bomb – Causes 5 points of lightning-elemental damage to all enemies, doubled if the target is weak to lightning.

Grand Potion – Restores 25 health to the target.

Twin Axe - WP:5, damages two enemies in one hit, suitable to barbarians.

[JimBee]

"Hehe... could use a heal if you can spare the ether, Maurice."

OoC: If he's not around, can Eric make that decision? And happy holidays, Etzel!

"Eheh..." Hybros pulled some bottles from his pouch. He looked at them with some doubt, but since his luck wasn't so great lately he decided to take the chance. The imp then downed a Mead, a Nostrum, and a jar of Smelling Salts, one after the other. The combined taste of the three boosters was intense enough, and Hybros made a distorted face covered by his kerchief. Soon after the effects hit the small creature like a stone wall, and he nearly vomited from the extreme power of the strange substances. He usually didn't consume human products, and that also cast a wave of power over Hybros. He gathered himself, and basked in the power. He felt stronger, faster, and more confident. He was sure that he would no longer have trouble with the pesky pirates.

[The_Customizer]

That went well! This quest has turned out to be quite an easy one so far, though I am sure we will not think the same near the end...

[Khorne]

Eric sighed as he watched the bleeding corpse of the Satyr. He picked up the Twin Axe and examined it. It was a nice piece of craftmanship, that was for sure. The weapon was so light and well-balanced it could quickly hit two opponents in one graceful attack. "Must be some ancient Elven or Dwarven weapon", he thought. The stout size and general look and build seemed to suggest the latter, though.

He let his hand slide along the twin blades of the axehead. Faintly, he felt a very old, worn inscription. Eric dabbed his hand in the Satyr's blood and smeared it all over the axe head, filling the ancient inscription, making it legible. The markings were written in an ancient tongue. The markings looked familiar to the Nord, for they were Dwarven runes, the old writing system upon which Norse was based. Eric squinted his eyes to make out the symbols. It had been years since he had last read any actual Norse writing, let alone ancient Dwarven. He slowly muttered "Dreng...az...ul.i Gr...o...m.az". He only had a rough idea what the actual translation was. Something along the lines of "Slayer's Brave Axe". Just like the Nords did, it was also a custom for Dwarves to give their weapons inspiring names. The axe would make a great weapon, indeed.

He hung the Twin Axe on his belt and sheathed Godricsleif. The blade wailed, but the chilling sound was cut off before a sentence was fully uttered.

Eric glanced at the spoils of battle and thought carefully about how he'd divide them.

Division of the spoils

Eric: Twin Axe

Ad-Hoh: 10 gold

Christopher: 9 gold

Erdathcath: 7 gold

Hybros: Grand Potion, 7 gold

Maurice: Lightning Bomb, 7 gold

---

Maurice seemed somewhat absent minded after this last struggle. He was relieved it was over, Ennoc be praised! He didn't mind to heal Hybros and was glad the Holy Light could be of assistance.

Maurice heals Hybros.

[Sandy]

Party:

Ad-Hoh

(played by ADHO15)

Level 12 Mage

*resistant to magic*

Power:

17

Health:

16/16

Ether:

13/16

Gold:

10

Inventory:

Rhabdomance Staff (WP:5), Robe of Spell Resistance, Emerald (Wood), Amethyst (Darkness), Ruby (Fire) 4 Potions, 3 Tonics, Mead, 2 Rums, 2 Lightning Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

Sir Christopher Daggerfall

(Fred Fred Burger)

Level 11 Knight

Power:

19

Defence:

4

Health:

20/20

Gold:

19

Inventory:

Great Sword (WP:7), Mockthril Shield (WP:4), 3 Potions, Grand Potion, Remedy, Mead, 2 Rums, Smoke Bomb, Fire Bomb, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Bone, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

Erdathcath Madilinas

(played by The_Customizer)

Level 11 Ranger

Power:

16

Health:

17/17

Gold:

92

Inventory:

Longbow (WP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health), Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrify), Potion, Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, 2 Rums, 2 Smoke Bombs, Fire Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Lightning Bomb, Water Bomb, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares, Greasy Sausage

Eric

(played by Khorne) *Party Leader*

Level 14 Barbarian

Power:

22

Health:

22/22

Gold:

22

Inventory:

Godricsleif (WP:8,

ice-elemental

), Drengazuli Grom'az (WP:5, dual strike), Potion, 2 Meads, 2 Rums, Venom, Bedroll, Bone, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

Hybros

(played by JimButcher)

Level 11½ Rogue

*encouraged*

*hastened*

*lucky*

Power:

21

42

(

16

32

for ranged weapons)

Health:

19/19

Gold:

119

Inventory:

Zoot's Reaper (WP:10), Shuriken of Mercutio (WP:5), Throwing Knife (WP:5), Helmet (+1 max. health), 3 Potions, Grand Potion, 2 Remedies, 2 Meads, 2 Nostrums, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Rums, Smoke Bomb,Shovel, Bone, Bedroll, Skeleton Decoy, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

Maurice Ratibor

(played by Etzel)

Level 10½ Cleric

Power:

14

Health:

19/19

Ether:

13/14

Gold:

32

Inventory:

Diamond Mace (WP:4,

light-elemental

), Helmet (+1 max. health), Scroll of Sleep, 2 Potions, 2 Tonics, Phoenix Essence, Venom, Mead, 2 Nostrum, Rum, Lightning Bomb, 1/6 of the Hinckwell Wares

The battle took long enough for the other group of pirates to pass them by. The hallways now seem empty, but who knows what the heroes will find ahead?

Which way will the heroes continue?