Heroica RPG - Quest #42: The Meaning Of It All

[Palathadric]

Although, I understand that you may want to continue fighting from a role-playing perspective, I don't really see anything to gain by fighting instead of just sitting out the rounds, and fighting it out will just waste time and drag out this battle unnecessarily.

[The_Customizer]

Oh, wow, thank you for that note.

Seeing as how we may end up dieing if we get hit, how should we proceed to healing ourselves, just hope for Roots of Life perhaps?

[Palathadric]

If we're just going to wait out the rounds, we don't really need to heal ourselves up, because I'm pretty sure this will be the last battle we'll be fighting this quest, but if you want you can heal us up anyway. You are likely enough to get a miracle, or so I've seen from how much God's been granting them to you thus far.

So do you agree that we wait out the round, for Flare's 'God's' sake."

[Flare]

The final decision is...?

[The_Customizer]

We will just wait out the rounds.

[Flare]

Final Battle Round Twenty-Two:

>Erdathcath twiddles her thumbs

>Sarge runs around with his scissors

>Monk yawns at the situation

>Sarge wishes he had an eyepatch

>Erdathcath rolls her eyes

The party does nothing important as Dr. Trice slowly dies of poisoning.

Enemies:

Dr. Trice

*Paralyzed*

*Poisoned*

Type: Humanoid

Level: 42

Health: 195/342

Ether: 1/12

Special I:

Creation

– Using the staff of power, Dr. Trice creates a new beast to join the battle against the heroes. Uses 2 ether.

Special II:

Absorb

– Transfer 10 health from all opponents to self, regardless of row or SP. Uses 1 ether.

<-

Special III:

Ether Steal

– Completely drains the target’s ether and restores full ether to Dr. Trice.

Drops: 620 gold, Super Deadly Venom, Mulled Wine, Neutralizer

Note: Specials I and II rotate until no ether remains, in the case of no ether Special III can occur. If the staff is destroyed Special I cannot occur. Dr. Trice cannot be damaged until the staff is defeated.

Party:

Monk Pretzel

(Palathadric)

Level 13.5 Cleric

Power: 23

Defense: 5

Health: 13/23

Ether: 19/21

Gold: 25

Equipment: Staff of Malbert (WP:10,

Light-Elemental

), Tricorn (Artifact; SP:3), Ethereal Cloak (Artifact; SP:2, Max Ether +4)

Inventory: Broomstick De Albert (WP:6), Steak (WP:1, instantly kills vampires on successful hits, suitable for all classes), Grand Potion (3), Potion (2), Tonic, Grand Tonic (2), Remedy (3), Soma, Phoenix Essence, Deadly Venom, Venom (2), Paralyzing Venom (2), Smoke Bomb (5), Holy Bomb, Commerz Cannonball, Scroll of Sealing, Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, Magic Shovel

(will always find

something

when used, limited to three uses per quest)

, Bone (3), Amethyst, Sapphire, Ruby, Tasty Pretzel

(Consumable) - 1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption.

, Level Up Mushroom

Erdathcath Madilinas

(The_Customizer)

*party leader*

Level 19 Druid

*Lucky*

*Immune to

Sealed

*

*Hastened*

Power: 29

Health: 23/33

Ether: 22/22

Gold: 317

Equipment: Tritech Handcannon (WP:10

*Envenomed*

), Satchel of Awesomeness (Causes

lucky

-effect; bodywear), Mage's Muffler (protects from sealed)

Inventory: Longbow (WP:7), Quick bow (WP: 6, Suitable to rangers, provides hastened effect for one round each battle), Helmet (+1 max. health), 6 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, 3 Mead, 6 Smelling Salts, 14 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 1 Fire Bomb, 3 Smoke Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bomb, Grand Tonic, Bone, Skeleton Decoy, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Saber teeth, Scroll of Weakening, Ruby, Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrify), Amulet of Optimism

(Adds the

confused

-effect to all attacks; suitable to Erdathcath only; accessory

), Level Up Mushroom

Cpt Jon. Mcency

(Skyrimguy)

Level 10 Rogue

*Dual Strike*

*Hastened*

Power: 25

Health: 7/17

Gold: 674

Equipment: Demonic Scissors (

WP:14,

fire

, dual strike

*Paralyzing*

),

Metal Teeth (Headgear, Power +1), Pegleg of Hastening

(Permanent

hastened

-effect to the user; suitable to Sarge only; footwear)

Inventory:

Amethyst (

Darkness

), Bedroll, Potions x2

, Venom, Deadly Venom, Level Up Mushroom

Fast forward!

Final Battle Round Two-Hundred And Seventeen:

>Erdathcath counts her toes for the eighty-third time

>Sarge continues trimming the grass with his scissors

>Monk is sound asleep

>Sarge gets really bored

>Erdathcath hopes its almost over

Dr. Trice falls unconscious as the poison takes it toll.

The battle was victorious!!

Party:

Monk Pretzel

(Palathadric)

Level 14 Cleric

Power: 24

Defense: 5

Health: 14/24

Ether: 20/22

Gold: 25

Equipment: Staff of Malbert (WP:10,

Light-Elemental

), Tricorn (Artifact; SP:3), Ethereal Cloak (Artifact; SP:2, Max Ether +4)

Inventory: Broomstick De Albert (WP:6), Steak (WP:1, instantly kills vampires on successful hits, suitable for all classes), Grand Potion (3), Potion (2), Tonic, Grand Tonic (2), Remedy (3), Soma, Phoenix Essence, Deadly Venom, Venom (2), Paralyzing Venom (2), Smoke Bomb (5), Holy Bomb, Commerz Cannonball, Scroll of Sealing, Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, Magic Shovel

(will always find

something

when used, limited to three uses per quest)

, Bone (3), Amethyst, Sapphire, Ruby, Tasty Pretzel

(Consumable) - 1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption.

, Level Up Mushroom

Erdathcath Madilinas

(The_Customizer)

*party leader*

Level 19.5 Druid

*Lucky*

*Immune to

Sealed

*

Power: 29

Health: 23/33

Ether: 22/22

Gold: 317

Equipment: Tritech Handcannon (WP:10), Satchel of Awesomeness (Causes

lucky

-effect; bodywear), Mage's Muffler (protects from sealed)

Inventory: Longbow (WP:7), Quick bow (WP: 6, Suitable to rangers, provides hastened effect for one round each battle), Helmet (+1 max. health), 6 Potions, 2 Grand Potions, 3 Mead, 6 Smelling Salts, 14 Venoms, 2 Deadly Venoms, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 1 Fire Bomb, 3 Smoke Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bomb, Grand Tonic, Bone, Skeleton Decoy, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Saber teeth, Scroll of Weakening, Ruby, Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrify), Amulet of Optimism

(Adds the

confused

-effect to all attacks; suitable to Erdathcath only; accessory

), Level Up Mushroom

Cpt Jon. Mcency

(Skyrimguy)

Level 10.5 Rogue

*Dual Strike*

*Hastened*

Power: 25

Health: 7/17

Gold: 674

Equipment: Demonic Scissors (

WP:14,

fire

, dual strike

),

Metal Teeth (Headgear, Power +1), Pegleg of Hastening

(Permanent

hastened

-effect to the user; suitable to Sarge only; footwear)

Inventory:

Amethyst (

Darkness

), Bedroll, Potions x2

, Venom, Deadly Venom, Level Up Mushroom

Party leader, please decide how should the spoils of war be divided up: Note that the loot dropped by Dr. Trice is your reward for the quest!

620 gold

Super Deadly Venom

- Use on a weapon to make it cause the enemy to loses 25 health each turn.

Mulled Wine

-

Causes the inspired-effect, doubling the target's current and maximum health for the duration of one battle.

Neutralizer

- Removes all temporary effects from all allies and all opponents.

Deadly Venom

Venom

x2

Phoenix Essence

Grand Potion x3

Potion

Pork Chop

- Raises maximum health by 3 permanently.

Ether Core x2

. . .

As the heroes are gathering the loot from the epic battle, Adam stirs. He is no longer possessed, he seems to be back to normal, despite being wounded and weak from the battle with his friends. He runs to his father.

"Father! Are you still alive?! Oh, Erdy, Pretzel, Sarge, please spare him!"

*groan* "Finish me off if you please. But I beg you to listen."

The old man is weak and could be dying. The heroes listen to the brief message he has to tell.

"The staff has possessed me. All my life I have desired to do good for the world, but in the end this obsession has consumed me and turned me into a machine... I beg you to make sure that the staff is destroyed, so that no one else may be possessed with that madness. If you wish to end my life, so be it, I deserve it. But I at least beg you all to remember to never run after the things in life that seem to good to be true... things that seem amazing but at the same time unreal... follow the true things in life my friends. That is all I have to say."

The party can choose what to do.

[Pyrovisionary]

Seeing as I have the least health, May I have the pork chop? (And 200 gold whilst the rest of you get 210)

I say we spare Trice.

You have hired us to find 3 ingrediants and we have. We are here for our reward, not to kill you.. Why would we want to do that?

Edited February 5, 2013 by Skyrimguy

[The_Customizer]

Dr. Trice, we know you only meant good, you are one who would never hurt a fly, it was your possession with such an idea that caused you to ignore the word of caution, and created this mess we faced. This all gives reason for us to kill you, for being foolish, and for making mistakes, however to kill you would be to make us no better than yourself. Therefore, we will spare your life, so as to give you a second chance, and enable you to learn from your mistakes and become a better man. As for the Staff of Life, we will most certainly destroy it, the very essence of it was off-putting for me from the beginning. If anything, you owe the most apology for your actions toward your son, from what I gathered, you two were not on the best of terms, and you brought him into this, when it had nothing to do with him at all. Now, with that aside, we shall receive our payment, gather the items left behind, and be on our way.

Division of Loot

Sarge: Mulled Wine, Pork Chop, Potion, 1x Grand Potion, 210 Gold, Phoenix Essence, 1x Venom

Monk: 1x Grand Potion, 210 Gold, 2x Ether Core, Neutralizer,

Erdathcath: 1x Grand Potion, 200 Gold, 1x Venom, 1x Super Deadly Venom, Deadly Venom.

If you guys want something else, or whatnot, feel free to let me know.

[Palathadric]

"Umm...Adam, could we have the Shield and Magic Viper Skin back?

Sarge sniggers smuggly as Pretzel finally finished off the skeleton. "In terms of loot distribution, I already have a ruby infused into my knives and Edathcath has one there;" Sarge points to Erdy's satchel " I have no use for the muffler. Well. I suggest that seeing as I have plenty of gold from mugging and don't need much more, that I get the grating stone, Erdy, you get the muffler and 100 gold and Pretzel sir you get the ruby and 100 gold. "

I look at the 100 gold eagerly, but then turn to Erdathcath: "You spent 200 gold for the mythriil shard, so I suggest you take the full 200 now and when the inventor pays us back for having bought it, we can split that up evenly. I can't really accept it now, since it is, technically, your money. I will gladly accept the ruby though, and I certainly think it is in our best interest for you to carry the muffler, since if I am ever sealed, you can nurture it right out of me."

"I believe the reward was 420, which is 140 each, and the other 200 was repayment for the Mythril Shard, so technically Erdy should get that. Since I forfeited my 100, so Erdy could have her full gold right away in the unlikely case that we would have failed to get the gold from Trice, I think the gold should be split 140 each, and then 100 extra for Erdy and I. Plus Sarge is getting that Pork Chop and has been collecting a tidy fortune of gold from our enemies the whole quest long."

I don't mind so much, myself, but Monk Pretzel is greedy. The extra 100 would be nice though. Otherwise, I suppose Sarge could just keep the extra 70 in payment for the Shield, if that's okay with him. I've fine with splitting it evenly as well.

Edited February 5, 2013 by Palathadric

[Pyrovisionary]

You owe me 70, so you give me 70 of your 100 leaving you with 30 extra (170 gold) and me with 210 reward.. That work pretzel?

Edited February 5, 2013 by Skyrimguy

[Palathadric]

"The Pork Chops are rare around Eubric, especially around this time of year. I say 180/200. "

Just had to do this.

[Palathadric]

"Erdy, in case you didn't follow, as it stands, I am collecting 170 gold, Sarge 210, and you 240.

Now that business is over, I suggest we get on to the more serious matters at hand. Are you both assured of your saintliness? I would have you know that it doesn't take much gold to retreive a blessing from God."

[The_Customizer]

Well, if you guys insist, I guess we could split the gold that way.

As for god, or gods, to me, I live as I live, if I make it to whatever afterlife is after this life, which won't be ending soon, I will most certainly not be paying gold to get there. But thank you for the offer kind Monk.

[Palathadric]

"I am kind, amn't I? Such a shame you will not accept though. You seemed like such a nice person."

[Flare]

"Well... thank you my children. Anyways, thank you for helping me understand the true meaning of it all - and I hope that all of you will have a safe trip home. Eugene can escort you home if you wish... wait... where is that scaredy-pants genie!?"

The quest was successful!

Pretzel, Erdy, and Sarge all have improved reputation with the Guild of Invision.

Thank you for being in my quest! You guys were really great

Party:

Monk Pretzel

(Palathadric)

Level 14 Cleric

Power: 24

Defense: 5

Health: 24/24

Ether: 22/22

Gold: 195

Equipment: Staff of Malbert (WP:10,

Light-Elemental

), Tricorn (Artifact; SP:3), Ethereal Cloak (Artifact; SP:2, Max Ether +4)

Inventory: Broomstick De Albert (WP:6), Steak (WP:1, instantly kills vampires on successful hits, suitable for all classes), Grand Potion (4), Potion (2), Tonic, Grand Tonic (2), Remedy (3), Soma, Phoenix Essence, Deadly Venom, Venom (2), Paralyzing Venom (2), Smoke Bomb (5), Holy Bomb, Commerz Cannonball, Scroll of Sealing, Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, Magic Shovel

(will always find

something

when used, limited to three uses per quest)

, Bone (3), Amethyst, Sapphire, Ruby, Tasty Pretzel

(Consumable) - 1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption.

, Level Up Mushroom, Ether Core (2), Neutralizer, Magic Viper Skin

(accessory, heals 1 health to wearer each round of battle, unless knocked out)

, Fashionable Shield (SP:7)

Erdathcath Madilinas

(The_Customizer)

*party leader*

Level 19.5 Druid

*Lucky*

*Immune to

Sealed

*

Power: 29

Health: 33/33

Ether: 22/22

Gold: 557

Equipment: Tritech Handcannon (WP:10), Satchel of Awesomeness (Causes

lucky

-effect; bodywear), Mage's Muffler (protects from sealed)

Inventory: Longbow (WP:7), Quick bow (WP: 6, Suitable to rangers, provides hastened effect for one round each battle), Helmet (+1 max. health), 6 Potions, 3 Grand Potions, 3 Mead, 6 Smelling Salts, 15 Venoms, 3 Deadly Venoms, 1 Super Deadly Venom, 2 Floral Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 1 Fire Bomb, 3 Smoke Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bomb, Grand Tonic, Bone, Skeleton Decoy, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Saber teeth, Scroll of Weakening, Ruby, Snake Eye Charm (protects from petrify), Amulet of Optimism

(Adds the

confused

-effect to all attacks; suitable to Erdathcath only; accessory

), Level Up Mushroom

Cpt Jon. Mcency

(Skyrimguy)

Level 10.5 Rogue

*Dual Strike*

*Hastened*

Power: 25

Health: 17/17

Gold: 884

Equipment: Demonic Scissors (

WP:14,

fire

, dual strike

),

Metal Teeth (Headgear, Power +1), Pegleg of Hastening

(Permanent

hastened

-effect to the user; suitable to Sarge only; footwear)

Inventory:

Amethyst (

Darkness

), Bedroll, Potions x3

, Grand Potion, Venom x2, Deadly Venom, Level Up Mushroom, Mulled Wine, Pork Chop, Phoenix Essence

The quest is finished. You can feel free to return to the hall. In a couple minutes I will post the side-quest Sarge participated in and afterwards the thread can be locked. Thanks.

Quest #42 - The Meaning Of It All Side Quest

Eugene and Sarge finally arrive to the demon frog valley. (Sorry, I didn't take a picture of an empty valley so you'll just have to pretend )

They look around, but no one is there.

"Oh dear! They must've left. "

They see a frog hiding in the corner, laughing evilly.

"What do you want, foul beast!?" Eugene whimpers, shaking.

"You'ribbit friends have been defeated by my minions... leave before I eliminate you as well! *Croak*"

Eugene hides behind Sarge and whispers, "Wanna go back to the hall? Its much safer there."

Sarge grumbles under his breath "Bugger!"​ He approaches the frog. "Hello majestic beast, we are here to dispose of the heroes. They defeated your minions through a foul trick. Wargs were involved. Here I have a prisoner. He is at my command." He points to eugene and winks "Do you know where the Evil heroes might have fled?"

The frog laughs again, even more evilly.

"You are a funny one. You don't fool me, stupid. *ribbit* The only way you'll find out where your friends went is if you *croak* kill me! And even then you won't find out! Buahaha! *ribbit* Haha"

Sarge smiles, and sniggers. "Hehe. You're a smart one. On any other day you'd be adopted, unfortunately.." Sarge turns his back to the frog. "This 'aint exactly a normal day." Sarge turns and strikes his dual knives into the frog's throat!

The frog jumps out of the way and croaks loudly! A snake slithers out and goes into a protective stance around the frog. Eugene disappears with a whimper.

"Prepare to die, fool!"

Prepare for battle!

Enemies:

Slightly Evil Frog

Type: Vermin

Level: 6

Health: 40/40

Special:

Curse of the Slightly Evil Frog

- 50/50 chance causes cursed-effect to the target.

Drops: Deadly Venom

Green Viper

Type: Vermin

Level: 4

Health: 24/24

Special:

Poisonous Bite

– Causes 1 damage and the poisoned-effect to the target.

Drops: Venom

Party:

Cpt Jon. Mcency

(Skyrimguy)

Level 7 Rogue

Power:

21

Health:

14/14

Gold:

11

Equipment:

Demonic Scissors (

WP:13,

fire

, damages two enemies in one turn, daggers),

Metal Teeth (Headgear, Power +1)

Inventory:

Amethyst (

Darkness

), Bedroll, Potions x2

Sarge attacks both of the reptiles from the front row. He shouts in an old Scottish accent "Come at me bro!" Teenagers would not be impressed.

Note: You can only target one enemy, but it will affect that enemy + the one after it. Also, please BOLD your choice of attack.

OOC: Oh, ok! I'm new to dual (Sort of) Weapons.

Sarge attacks Slightly evil frog from the front row.

Battle Round One:

Sarge vs. Slightly Evil Frog - Shield: Mug

Sarge slices through the slightly evil frog and the snake at the same time with a snip of 47 damage to each. He also happily reaps 47 gold from the frog's body.

The battle is victorious!

Party:

Cpt Jon. Mcency

(Skyrimguy)

Level 8 Rogue

Power:

22

Health:

15/15

Gold:

58

Equipment:

Demonic Scissors (

WP:13,

fire

, damages two enemies in one turn, daggers),

Metal Teeth (Headgear, Power +1)

Inventory:

Amethyst (

Darkness

), Bedroll, Potions x2

, Venom, Deadly Venom

It seems that the genie has disappeared, and Sarge has been left on his own.

That battle was way too easy

Sarge wipes his Daggers and picks up the venoms. "Eugene you fat wimpy b*stard get back here!"

What was he to do now? where to go. Not to wait. Sarge thinks hard... He remembers his brief trip to the library. Apparently he was supposed to get three ingredients. Where was he? In some sort of valley. And that was a talking frog. Where ever he was... He pulled out a compass and decided on a direction.

North east! But how would the rest of the party know this.. Maybe Eugene would return here. Sarge scrawled hi mind in an effort to think how to write. He picked up a rock and wrote his name on the wall. Next, he drew a compass facing northeast. It was a crude drawing. Sarge Started the climb out of the valley and north east. (Towards shellbric to be correct :3)

Sarge starts to walk to a path in the north-east direction. He is alone on the path and walks slowly in direction of Shelbric.

Suddenly Eugene wooshes up and stops in front of Sarge.

"*pant pant pant* There you are! *pant pant* I found the rest of the party, and when I came back to the valley you were gone! Well at least I've found you now. Ready to go join the rest of the party?"

Sarge starts to walk to a path in the north-east direction. He is alone on the path and walks slowly in direction of Shelbric.

Suddenly Eugene wooshes up and stops in front of Sarge.

"*pant pant pant* There you are! *pant pant* I found the rest of the party, and when I came back to the valley you were gone! Well at least I've found you now. Ready to go join the rest of the party?"

Sarge nods silently.

OOC: Just a thought, do I have to wait for their battle to end? Please no. I liek battles.

You will join partway through their battle.

OOC: Ok.

Welcome!

What I liked is that you roleplay even when no one else could see it besides me the QM

[Pyrovisionary]

Sarge eats the porkchop, and enters the hall.

[The_Customizer]

Thank you for a wonderful quest Flare! You did an excellent job your first time around, overall it was a very enjoyable quest.

[Palathadric]

Monk Pretzel makes mushroom soup out of his Level Up Mushroom and drinks it too, raising his Level to 15.