Heroica RPG - Quest #23: Guarding the Guards

[Rufus]

I'll try to heal the bag of bones from the back row.

[Pandora]

"Yes yes, You, my lady, are too curious for your own good! FEAR THE MIGHT OF DEATH!"

"Pfffft "

Nyx rolls her eyes at the shouty skeleton and starts preparing a fireball

"One day, one day, I'll get my hands on a diamond, but until then it's Fire Magic on Cthuskeltornoctusdamus (now Cthu for short I think) from the back row. Cronk, are your healing powers just as effective from the back row as the front? I just wonder as then you'd take less damage if you're unlucky, and Atramor, I suggest you save your strength in case another prisoner joins the fray. That is unless you suspect Cthuskeltornoctusdamus is allergic to chickens. "

Party Order:

Cronk

Nyx

Rufindel

Atramor

[CMP]

"Oh, for the love of...."

Atramor uncorks an Orc Potion and uses it on The Mutilated Mashup of Evil-Sounding Names.

Orc Potions heal 10 but then take 2, so...it either does 8 damage or 12 damage, I think.

[CorneliusMurdock]

Cronk not know if Cronk's healing as effective from back row. Cronk new at healing. If damage to Mr Skeleton the same, then Cronk will heal from back row instead.

OOC: I knew that healing your own party was the same no matter row, but I had just assumed it was different when fighting enemies.

[Scubacarrot]

QM Note: As far as I know, healing is just as effective from the back row.

Results of Round one of the Necromancer Battle.

Cronk - Shield Guardian Angel

Nyx - Shield Spellblade

Rufindel - Heal less

Atramor throws Orc potion

Cronk realizes it is time to bash evil, and calls on the help of his Guardian Angel, making sure the whole party is free from harm next turn. Nyx does a strong attack, jumping at the undead, punching him in the face, with the lack of a weapon. Unfortunately, the skeleton shrugs of the attack, but it leaves him open to Nyx's followup, a fireball, dealing 8 damage. Rufindel calls on his Gods to heal the skeleton, hurting him for 11 damage, at the cost of 1 ether. Atramor uncorks a volatile Orc Potion, and throws it at the necromancer, dealing 8 damage.

The Necromancer still stands strong, and the party is at full power, and protected from harm next round.

Enemies:

Cthuskeltornoctusdamus the Necromancer

Type: Undead

Level: 11

Health: 233/260

Special 1:

Mind Control

- Mind controls one of the other prisoners, causing them to attack the party.

Special 2:

Ice Barrage

- Rains magic ice on the party, dealing 10 damage to everyone regardless of SP and row, including allies.

Used when all prisoners have been mindcontrolled.

Drops: Malfunctioning Staff, Bone, 20 gold

Note: Immune to Sealing

Party:

Cronk (played by Corneliusmurdock) *Blessed*

Level 16 Paladin

Power:

16

SP:

9

Health:

36/36

Ether:

17/17

Gold:

5

Inventory:

Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), Potion x2, Holy Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll

Nyx (played by Pandora)

Party Leader

*Blessed*

Level 15 Battle Mage

Power:

15

SP:

-

Health:

24/24

Ether:

20/20

Gold:

27

Inventory:

Sandman's Parasol (grants immunity to sleep), Ruby(Fire), Amethyst(Darkness), Topaz(Lightning), Sapphire(Wind), Emerald(Wood), Potion x2, Remedy, Tonic x4, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Bone x4

Atramor Gibbin (played by CallMePieOrDie) *Blessed*

Level 14.5 Rogue

Power:

15

SP:

2

Health:

21/21

Ether:

-

Gold:

153

Inventory:

Cloak of the Elven Spy(Allows wearer to see an NPC's stats from afar), Sand Worm Hide(SP:2), Orc Potion, Bone

Rufindel Galadhras (played by Rufus) *Blessed*

Level 11 Cleric

Power:

11

SP:

-

Health:

19/19

Ether:

14/15

Gold:

25

Inventory:

Potion x2, Remedy x2, Bone x2, Pickaxe, Tonic x3, Bedroll, Scroll of Sealing

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.

[CorneliusMurdock]

Hello, Cronk's angel. Cronk glad to see Cronk's angel.

Cronk will heal necromancer from back row.

[CMP]

Atramor yanks out the cork to the other Orc Potion and again splatters is on Cthuskelly.

He then proceeds to lean against the wall and simply spectate on the heroes' epic duel against the forces of an undead necromancer with boredom.

[Pandora]

Nyx is uncharacteristically quiet for a few moments, firstly due to the unexpected pain in her hand, which dissipates remarkably quickly as her temper flares once more, and then as she sees Cronk's angel for the first time.

"Cronk.... your angel.... so... beautiful! "

Nyx shakes her head, as if clearing it. She then begins to summon another fireball to cast on Cthuskel from the back row.

Party Order:

Cronk

Nyx

Rufindel

Atramor

[Rufus]

Rufindel tries healing the skellie again from the back row.

[Scubacarrot]

Results of Round two of the Necromancer Battle.

Cronk - Heal

Nyx - Magic Counter

Rufindel - Special Damage

Atramor throws Orc Potion

Cronk, aided by his Guardian Angel, heals the Necromancer, dealing 16 damage, at the cost of 1 ether. The Necromancer manages to strike Nyx with his staff, but Cronk's angel absorbs the damage, Nyx strikes right back with a fireball, dealing 11 damage, but costing 1 ether! Rufindel's attack fails, leaving the skeleton open to shatter the ice around the feet of the Metasimian, and cast a dark spell at him! The Metasimian moves next to the Necromancer, ready to attack! Atramor runs in, and drops his last potion on the undead, dealing 8 damage, and leaving a burning mark on the bones of the skeleton.

The party is still at full health, but the necromancer now has a minion!

Enemies:

Cthuskeltornoctusdamus the Necromancer

Type: Undead

Level: 11

Health: 198/260

Special 1:

Mind Control

- Mind controls one of the other prisoners, causing them to attack the party.

Special 2:

Ice Barrage

- Rains magic ice on the party, dealing 10 damage to everyone regardless of SP and row, including allies.

Used when all prisoners have been mindcontrolled.

Drops: Malfunctioning Staff, Bone, 20 gold

Note: Immune to Sealing

Metasimian Prisoner

Type: Humanoid

Level: 10

Health: 30

Special: Snaps out of the Mind Control, dealing 10 damage to the necromancer.

Drops: Shiv

Party:

Cronk (played by Corneliusmurdock) *Blessed*

Level 16 Paladin

Power:

16

SP:

9

Health:

36/36

Ether:

16/17

Gold:

5

Inventory:

Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), Potion x2, Holy Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll

Nyx (played by Pandora)

Party Leader

*Blessed*

Level 15 Battle Mage

Power:

15

SP:

-

Health:

24/24

Ether:

19/20

Gold:

27

Inventory:

Sandman's Parasol (grants immunity to sleep), Ruby(Fire), Amethyst(Darkness), Topaz(Lightning), Sapphire(Wind), Emerald(Wood), Potion x2, Remedy, Tonic x4, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Bone x4

Atramor Gibbin (played by CallMePieOrDie) *Blessed*

Level 14.5 Rogue

Power:

15

SP:

2

Health:

21/21

Ether:

-

Gold:

153

Inventory:

Cloak of the Elven Spy(Allows wearer to see an NPC's stats from afar), Sand Worm Hide(SP:2), Bone

Rufindel Galadhras (played by Rufus) *Blessed*

Level 11 Cleric

Power:

11

SP:

-

Health:

19/19

Ether:

14/15

Gold:

25

Inventory:

Potion x2, Remedy x2, Bone x2, Pickaxe, Tonic x3, Bedroll, Scroll of Sealing

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.

Edited March 4, 2012 by Scubacarrot

[CMP]

Atramor watches as the Metasimian joins the battle. With his fellows occupied with the necromancer and little other options, he simply clenches his fists, and attacks the oversized ape from the front row.

How much damage could one monkey do?

[Pandora]

"Atramor, it would appear we have found something productive for you to do; namely punch the Metasimian in the face until he falls down or breaks free from the Necromancer's spell.

For myself, it'll be another fireball, aimed at whatshisname the Necromancer from the back row."

Party Order:

Cronk

Nyx

Rufindel

Atramor

[Rufus]

Rufindel tries healing the skellie again from the back row.

And again...

[CorneliusMurdock]

Cronk will also heal necromancer from back row once more.

[Scubacarrot]

Results of Round three of the Necromancer Battle.

Cronk vs. Necromancer - Special Guard

Nyx vs. Necromancer - Greater Spell

Rufindel vs. Necromancer - Heal Less

Atramor vs. Metasimian - Damage

Cronk watches as the Necromancer attempts to mind control another prisoner, but manages to bash the skeleton just in time. Nyx conjures a huge fireball, and sends it towards the undead, dealing 15 damage, at the cost of 1 ether. Rufindel once again heals the Necromancer, burning the Skeleton for 11 damage, at the cost of 1 ether. Atramor, inspired by the success of his fellows, attempts to punch the Metasimian in the face, but the nimble man manages to kick Atramor in the sheens before he can, dealing 8 damage.

Only Atramor took a bit of damage, and the Necromancer's health is slowly, but steadily falling.

Enemies:

Cthuskeltornoctusdamus the Necromancer

Type: Undead

Level: 11

Health: 172/260

Special 1:

Mind Control

- Mind controls one of the other prisoners, causing them to attack the party.

Special 2:

Ice Barrage

- Rains magic ice on the party, dealing 10 damage to everyone regardless of SP and row, including allies.

Used when all prisoners have been mindcontrolled.

Drops: Malfunctioning Staff, Bone, 20 gold

Note: Immune to Sealing

Metasimian Prisoner

Type: Humanoid

Level: 10

Health: 30

Special: Snaps out of the Mind Control, dealing 10 damage to the necromancer.

Drops: Shiv

Party:

Cronk (played by Corneliusmurdock) *Blessed*

Level 16 Paladin

Power:

16

SP:

9

Health:

36/36

Ether:

16/17

Gold:

5

Inventory:

Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), Potion x2, Holy Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll

Nyx (played by Pandora)

Party Leader

*Blessed*

Level 15 Battle Mage

Power:

15

SP:

-

Health:

24/24

Ether:

18/20

Gold:

27

Inventory:

Sandman's Parasol (grants immunity to sleep), Ruby(Fire), Amethyst(Darkness), Topaz(Lightning), Sapphire(Wind), Emerald(Wood), Potion x2, Remedy, Tonic x4, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Bone x4

Atramor Gibbin (played by CallMePieOrDie) *Blessed*

Level 14.5 Rogue

Power:

15

SP:

2

Health:

13/21

Ether:

-

Gold:

153

Inventory:

Cloak of the Elven Spy(Allows wearer to see an NPC's stats from afar), Sand Worm Hide(SP:2), Bone

Rufindel Galadhras (played by Rufus) *Blessed*

Level 11 Cleric

Power:

11

SP:

-

Health:

19/19

Ether:

13/15

Gold:

25

Inventory:

Potion x2, Remedy x2, Bone x2, Pickaxe, Tonic x3, Bedroll, Scroll of Sealing

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.

[CMP]

I think Special Guard only affects actual negative effects, such as Poisoned or Stunned. Your call, though, this is a tough fight already.

Atramor grumbles as his shins crack ominously, and McCafferey only sniffs in amusement from nearby. He doesn't stop, however, in his assault on the Metasimian from the front row.

[Scubacarrot]

Ah ok, Ill have that in mind next time, I will keep it as is now, though. Thanks.

[Pandora]

"I want my Dawnstar back. Aaanyway, let's keep going. I have another fireball with your name on it, uhm, whatever your name is, Necro dude, from the back row."

OOC: Doesn't Atramor regain 3 health from being blessed?

[Scubacarrot]

OOC: Doesn't Atramor regain 3 health from being blessed?

I rolled after I posted the round, and yes, he does, I will add it on the next round, remember there is a 50% chance you regain health :).

[CorneliusMurdock]

Cronk will try to heal Necromancer from back row once more. Cronk knows Cronk can do it.

[Rufus]

Once again, I'll try to heal the necro from the back row.

[Scubacarrot]

Same battle order, I assume.

Results of Round four of the Necromancer Battle.

Cronk vs. Necromancer - Heal Less

Nyx vs. Necromancer - Magic Counter

Rufindel vs. Necromancer - Shield Miracle

Atramor vs. Metasimian - Hit

Atramor must have been favoured by Ennoc, as his blessing cause him to restore 3 health. Cronk manages to heal the Skeleton, burning it for 16 damage, costing 1 ether. Nyx gets hit by a wild swing, taking 6 damage. But she immediately counters with a fireball, causing 8 damage, at the cost of 1 ether. Rufindel receives a miracle from his deity, healing the whole party for 11, making sure everyone is at full health. Atramor manages to punch the ape-man in the jaw, for 15 damage.

The Party is once again at full health, and both enemies are about halfway damaged.

Enemies:

Cthuskeltornoctusdamus the Necromancer

Type: Undead

Level: 11

Health: 148/260

Special 1:

Mind Control

- Mind controls one of the other prisoners, causing them to attack the party.

Special 2:

Ice Barrage

- Rains magic ice on the party, dealing 10 damage to everyone regardless of SP and row, including allies.

Used when all prisoners have been mindcontrolled.

Drops: Malfunctioning Staff, Bone, 20 gold

Note: Immune to Sealing

Metasimian Prisoner

Type: Humanoid

Level: 10

Health: 15/30

Special: Snaps out of the Mind Control, dealing 10 damage to the necromancer.

Drops: Shiv

Party:

Cronk (played by Corneliusmurdock) *Blessed*

Level 16 Paladin

Power:

16

SP:

9

Health:

36/36

Ether:

15/17

Gold:

5

Inventory:

Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), Potion x2, Holy Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll

Nyx (played by Pandora)

Party Leader

*Blessed*

Level 15 Battle Mage

Power:

15

SP:

-

Health:

24/24

Ether:

17/20

Gold:

27

Inventory:

Sandman's Parasol (grants immunity to sleep), Ruby(Fire), Amethyst(Darkness), Topaz(Lightning), Sapphire(Wind), Emerald(Wood), Potion x2, Remedy, Tonic x4, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Bone x4

Atramor Gibbin (played by CallMePieOrDie) *Blessed*

Level 14.5 Rogue

Power:

15

SP:

2

Health:

21/21

Ether:

-

Gold:

153

Inventory:

Cloak of the Elven Spy(Allows wearer to see an NPC's stats from afar), Sand Worm Hide(SP:2), Bone

Rufindel Galadhras (played by Rufus) *Blessed*

Level 11 Cleric

Power:

11

SP:

-

Health:

19/19

Ether:

13/15

Gold:

25

Inventory:

Potion x2, Remedy x2, Bone x2, Pickaxe, Tonic x3, Bedroll, Scroll of Sealing

I think I can do the next round automatically.

Results of Round five of the Necromancer Battle.

Cronk vs. Necromancer - Special Guard - Not negative effect

Nyx vs. Necromancer - Magic Counter - Blessing does not heal

Rufindel vs. Necromancer - Special Damage

Atramor vs. Metasimian - Critical Hit

Cronk can only watch as the Necromancer mind-controls the Lizardman. Nyx once again gets hit by a swing from the skeleton's staff, and takes 6 damage. Again, she flings a fireball at the undead, dealing 8 damage, at the cost of 1 ether. Rufindel's attack fails, and the Necromancer sends a dark spell towards the Minotauren. Atramor manages to connect to his last punch, and hits a massive blow to the Metasimian's head, leaving his body lifeless on the floor. A Shiv(WP:4, Suitable for Rogues) drops on the floor... The severing of the Necromancer's spell causes him to take 10 damage.

The party still stands strong, but there are now three enemies to deal with.

Enemies:

Cthuskeltornoctusdamus the Necromancer

Type: Undead

Level: 11

Health: 130/260

Special 1:

Mind Control

- Mind controls one of the other prisoners, causing them to attack the party.

Special 2:

Ice Barrage

- Rains magic ice on the party, dealing 10 damage to everyone regardless of SP and row, including allies.

Used when all prisoners have been mindcontrolled.

Drops: Malfunctioning Staff, Bone, 20 gold

Note: Immune to Sealing

Lizardman Prisoner

Type: Humanoid

Level: 8

Health: 40/40

Special: Snaps out of the mind-control, dealing 10 damage to the Necromancer.

Drops: Nothing

Minotauren Prisoner

Type: Humanoid

Level: 9

Health: 35/35

Special: Snaps out of the mind-control, dealing 10 damage to the Necromancer

Drops: Mead

Party:

Cronk (played by Corneliusmurdock) *Blessed*

Level 16 Paladin

Power:

16

SP:

9

Health:

36/36

Ether:

15/17

Gold:

5

Inventory:

Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), Potion x2, Holy Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll

Nyx (played by Pandora)

Party Leader

*Blessed*

Level 15 Battle Mage

Power:

15

SP:

-

Health:

18/24

Ether:

16/20

Gold:

27

Inventory:

Sandman's Parasol (grants immunity to sleep), Ruby(Fire), Amethyst(Darkness), Topaz(Lightning), Sapphire(Wind), Emerald(Wood), Potion x2, Remedy, Tonic x4, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Bone x4

Atramor Gibbin (played by CallMePieOrDie) *Blessed*

Level 14.5 Rogue

Power:

15

SP:

2

Health:

21/21

Ether:

-

Gold:

153

Inventory:

Cloak of the Elven Spy(Allows wearer to see an NPC's stats from afar), Sand Worm Hide(SP:2), Bone

Rufindel Galadhras (played by Rufus) *Blessed*

Level 11 Cleric

Power:

11

SP:

-

Health:

19/19

Ether:

13/15

Gold:

25

Inventory:

Potion x2, Remedy x2, Bone x2, Pickaxe, Tonic x3, Bedroll, Scroll of Sealing

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.

[CMP]

Atramor kicks away in the Metasimian in the stomach, and swings an uppercut at the Minotauren's jaw from the front row.

"Nyx, I'd take the Lizardman, your Amethyst will do double damage."

[CorneliusMurdock]

Cronk will heal necromancer from back row again.

Cronk just notice guards not take Cronk and Nyx's holy bombs. That kinda stupid like not taking a necromancer's (or wizard's) staff. Anyway, friends may want to use bombs at some point.

[Rufus]

Atramor, if you pick up the shiv, you can use that as a weapon.

If Nyx will take the lizardman, I'll again try to heal the necro from the back row.