Heroica RPG - Quest #73: Escort Service

[Tachyon]

Mizuki says to the party "I'm more worried about what we're going to have to escort back, rather then what we're escorting now."

[LordoftheNoobs]

"Hmm, good point, lass. Who knows what we could be dealin' with 'ere..."

"Oh yes, thank ye for lendin' me yer medal, Mr. Thormanil, I'll take giid care of it!"

Ooc: Swils, I think I love you. :D :P

[swils]

The longer I can forestall reaching level 40, the better! For now, at least. Enjoy the experience boost!

"Bandits and highwaymen, I can deal with. I've only heard whisperings of the Wolfgang while I've been around the Hall, so I can't imagine them bein' too much of an issue, either."

[Endgame]

"I... dispatched two of their generals."

I look at my mutilated hand, and banish that train of thought.

"Time to go, then?"

[swils]

Sorry, one more item swap. Turns out I was incorrectly remembering reputation unlocks. Now, I'd rather like to ensure that I hit 30 here, heh.

Thormanil turns again to Grimwald, "Strangest thing just now, a voice in m'head raised a good point. Sorry, Grim, but I'm gonna hang onto, and re-equip, that Medal of Glory for a battle or two. Yer free to use it afterwards, though! In the meantime, you're welcome to use the Bright Armor or Aqua Gear if ya want."

[LordoftheNoobs]

" That's quit e alright, lad " Grimwald says. "Yer generosity more than makes up for yer indecisiveness!" he jokes, as he accepts the Bright Armour.

[joeshmoe554]

"Time to go, then?"

"I'm ready to leave whenever you are. It's a two day trip to Bric'lin and we're burnin' daylight stayin here."

[swils]

"I don't think I'd be too out of line to say that we should get this show on the road, then. Lead on, Mac!"

Rereading the first page, I entirely missed that TBW suggested I loan out the Fighter's Boots as well. Endgame, you're free to use those, too.

[TheBoyWonder]

"I agree, let's go."

[Endgame]

I shake my head as Thormanil offers me the boots.

"No thanks, Raider. I simply assasinate - the boots are better fitted for someone built to deal damage."

"Lets go."

[joeshmoe554]

Two characters have joined your party

Sorrow(Endgame) *Party Leader*

428 years old undead Assassin

Level 22 *Immune to Light and Blinded*

Power Bonus: 0

Defense: 6

Health: 33/33 (7+21+5)

Gold: 1348 (Owed 200 gold by Karie)

Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP: 25 Ice and Darkness Elemental), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors; handwear),Night’s Helmet (SP:6, immunity to light and blinded; headwear)

Inventory: Longsword (WP: 5), Armor of the Croise (SP: 1, +2 power; bodywear), Dark Cloak (Backwear, SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians), Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Grand Potion x5, Health Core, Tonic, Ether Core, Remedy x5, Phoenix Essence x3, Venom, Deadly Venom, Mead x11, Smelling Salts x10, Nostrum x7, Dragon Scale x1, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll

Romulus Dean(TheBoyWonder)

Level 16.5 Raider *Immune to Fragile*

Power Bonus: 0

Defense: 5

Health: 29/29 (7+15+7)

Gold: 30 (30 to Loreal)

Equipment: Combrys (WP:15, consecutive successful strikes raise Combry's WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes drop it to it's base WP), Sticky Gloves , Heavy Armour (SP5 protects from Fragile)

Inventory: Bedroll, Venom x3, Sylvania's Cowl^{(grants Animal Talk to Wearer)}, Phoenix Essence, Throwing Dagger (WP: 6), Scarlet Hood (Headwear, Power +4, Protects from Stunned), Meteor Blade (WP:10, Light), Spiked Club (WP:10, Earth)

Grimwald Gjinko(LordoftheNoobs)

69 year old male gnome Cleric

Level 4 *Immune to Darkness*

Power Bonus: 0

Defense: 0

Health: 12/12 (9+3)

Ether: 8/8 (5+3)

Gold: 0 (Owes Arthur 50 gold)

Equipment: Broomstick (WP: 3), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null Darkness)

Inventory: Staff of The Frog Paladin (WP:6, ^{1/6 chance of Amphibianocs Blessing (protects from damage)}), Scroll of Frailty, Remedy, Potion x2, Bunch of Cherries (10/10 cherries that each restore 1 ether when eaten, up to the user to choose how many are eaten at a time), Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll.

Mizuki Kimura(zakura)

21-year-old female human Assassin

Level 16.5

Power Bonus: 0

Health: 27/27 (7+15+5)

Gold: 0

Equipment: Sticky Gloves( Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Magic Viper Skin (accessory, heals 1 health to wearer each round of battle, unless knocked out)

Inventory: Top Hat (WP: 14. 50% Stun chance, retrievable), Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental, retrievable), Dagger (WP:10), Explosive Handcannon (WP:8/16 to Rock Monsters), Grand Potion, Potion, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 7 Nostrums, 1 Remedy, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle)

Thormanil Nihai, Dragonslayer (Played by swils)

Level 28 Raider *Natural Respite**Immune to Bound, and Slowed*

Power Bonus: +1

Defense: 3

Health: 42 (8+27+7)

Gold: 1811

Equipment: Frozen Saber (WP: 9; Stuns enemies), Winged Sandals (Wearer is immune to bound and slowed effects), Sticky Gloves( Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Medal of Glory (Wearer gains triple experience, accessory),

Inventory:

Weapons & Shields: Wyvern's Tailblade (WP: 12, suitable for Barbarians & Knights), Thundering Totem (WP:9, lightning), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Dragonsbane Lance (WP: 20, triple damage to enemies with 'Dragon' in their name, lance), Wooden Shield (SP:5, immune to wood elemental)

Artifacts: Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Weredog (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf(Accessory), Fighter’s Boots(Footwear, +10 damage to melee attacks. Suitable for QMs only), Aqua Gear (Wearer deals and is immune to water elemental damage),

Consumables: Smelling Salts(2), Deadly Venom(2), Phoenix Essence(2), Remedy(5), 2pc&biscuit(1), Jinxy Juice(1) (Q35), Fire Bomb(2), Milk(1), Potion(2), Venom(3), Lightning Bomb, Grand Potion(2), Smoke Bomb(1), Ice Bomb(1), Bones(3), Water Bombs(5), Mead(2), Tiger Balm(1)

Misc:Pickaxe, Shovel, Amethyst, Grating Stone, Teleportapple

Mac(Controlled by swils)

Level 10 Mechanic

Power Bonus: 0

Defense: 0

Health: 19 (10+9)

Gold: 0

Equipment: Hammer (WP 3)

Inventory: Duck Tape x10

1. SHIELD: MacGuyvered! - Mac uses random doohickies lying around to repair his cart with strength equal to two times his level without using any duck tape.

2. CRITICAL HIT/REPAIR MORE: Mac attacks the target with strength equal to 2 times his weapon power added to his level. Instead of attacking, Mac can use 1 duck tape to repair damage to his cart equal to the power of his critical attack.

3. HIT/REPAIR: Mac attacks the target with strength equal to his weapon power added to his level. Instead of attacking, Mac can use 1 duck tape to repair damage to his cart equal to the power of his attack.

4. MISS/REPAIR LESS: Mac's attack misses. Instead of attacking, Mac can use 1 duck tape to repair damage to his cart equal to his level.

5. TAKE COVER/NO REPAIR: Mac hides behind his cart, redirecting all damage to the cart. Optionally, any attempt of repairing fails.

6. SPECIAL COVER/NO REPAIR: Mac hides behind his cart, redirecting any damage to the cart, but not protecting him from any negative effects. Optionally, any attempt of repairing fails.

Mac's Cart(Controlled by Endgame)

Level 0 Cart

Health: 65

Ability: Protect - The cart can protect 1 hero each round. Any damage dealt to the hero that round will be split evenly between the hero and the cart (before SP, damage rounds up towards the cart).

Notes:

The cart must always be placed in the battle order, even if it is not protecting a hero.

If the cart is protecting a hero, the cart will be in the same row as that hero.

If the cart's Health reaches 0, the cargo will be damages and you will have failed the quest.

Feeling their questions had been answered, or at least that any further questions would likely receive the same vague responses as the prior queries. The party decided to set out for their destination. Mac tighened the harness on his horse Mondo and made his way out of the gate, and the city. The sun was still low in the sky and the trees near the side of the road provided a comfortable shade. Travel could be boring at times, and Mac was glad to have company on the trip. He decided to try striking up a conversation with his new companions to help the time pass faster.

"So tell me, what's it like being a Hero of Heroica?"

Edited June 17, 2013 by joeshmoe554

[swils]

"A lot less glamorous than it may sound. A while ago, I had to wade through the nastiest swamp. The stench was so foul... Urgh. How's cart driving?"

[joeshmoe554]

"Just as glamorous as it sounds. Don't get me wrong, I like that it gets me out of the city for a decent bit of time, but it isn't the life of adventure and excitement you must experience. Even at a nasty swamp, you must get some terrific stories to tell."

[TheBoyWonder]

"Stories of death, pain and anguish. We see people getting slaughtered, sometimes by our own hand, we make bad choices. "

Romulus shakes his head.

"No, the life of a hero is not glamorous. "

[Endgame]

"Far from it. Really, we just end up being paid undertakers. We go in, kill, make a tough decision down the line. And at the end of the day, the only thing left for us to do is sit down and enjoy a few cold drinks with friends."

[swils]

"Not to say there aren't any fun times, though! Why, I once hurled m'self over a balcony into a diplomatic meeting and lunged at the guy we were after." he pauses to think for a moment, "although, I guess we did sort of help spark a nasty war, there..."

[Tachyon]

"The worst thing is to see your friends die. During the time I was questing in Luosh, one of my friends was impaled by a monstrous creature called the Death Progg. At least he died quickly. Luckily the Death Progg was killed by Monk Pretzal before it caused any more harm."

Edited June 17, 2013 by Zakura

[Endgame]

"The worst thing is to see your friends die. During the time I was questing in Luosh, one of my friends was impaled by a monstrous creature called the Death Progg. At least he died quickly. Luckily the Death Progg was killed in a blast of light before it caused any more harm."

"From what I heard, that monstrosity lived on and nearly decimated the rest of Luosh with his elder brothers... only to get snuffed out again. Just deserts, I suppose."

Edited June 17, 2013 by Endgame

[Tachyon]

"From what I heard, that monstrosity lived on and nearly decimated the rest of Luosh with his elder brothers... only to get snuffed out again. Just deserts, I suppose."

"But that's impossible. Monk Pretzal pierced its eyes with a broomstick and Erik sliced of the claws with his sword. I even have one of its claws with me."

[Endgame]

"He faked it, it would seem. Even hacked off his wounded hand and replaced it with a stalagmite."

Edited June 17, 2013 by Endgame

[Tachyon]

"That can't be possible, I saw the Death Progg's head get pierced by a broomstick and the Death Progg's tail impaled itself through the back. Not to mention that is suffered damage from its fight against us.Unless a progg can regenerate its brain, it died that very day"

[Endgame]

I can only shrug.

"Progg anatomy is different from human anatomy, I guess."

[joeshmoe554]

"See that's what I'm talking about. I used to dream of being an adventurer. Traveling to far off distant lands, battle vicious grotesque monsters, saving damsel's in distress. Sadly, all of those dreams were crushed when I took an ar-"

"NEEEEIIIIGH!"

The horse had stopped suddenly. Looking ahead the party could see a small group of bandits standing in the path. The leader was wearing the symbol of the wolfgang.

"Well what do you know. It looks like that one of the bartender's rumours was good for something after all."

"How much gold do think is in there Henry?"

"I can think of one way to find out."

The bandits draw their weapons and attack the party.

PREPARE FOR BATTLE!

"Looks like today is payday."

Henry, Level 25 Humanoid

HP: 355/355

Immune to Instakill!

Special: Mug - Attacks the target dealing damage equal to level and steals gold equal to half the damage dealt.

Drops: Venom

"You said it."

June, Level 16 Humanoid

HP: 250/250

Immune to Instakill!

Special: Blow a Kiss - Causes the enamored-effect to the target, making it unable to target June for three turns or until the effect is remedied.

Drops: Sleep Scroll, 10 Gold

"..."

Masked Thug A, Level 14 Humanoid

HP: 140/140

Special: Spinning Blades - Deals 7 damage to all opponents

Drops: Potion, 20 Gold

"..."

Masked Thug B, Level 14 Humanoid

HP: 140/140

Special: Spinning Blades - Deals 7 damage to all opponents

Drops: Potion, 20 Gold

The Party:

Sorrow(Endgame) *Party Leader*

428 years old undead Assassin

Level 22 *Immune to Light and Blinded*

Power Bonus: 0

Defense: 6

Health: 33/33 (7+21+5)

Gold: 1348 (Owed 200 gold by Karie)

Equipment: Mockthril Longbow (WP: 25 Ice and Darkness Elemental), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors; handwear),Night’s Helmet (SP:6, immunity to light and blinded; headwear)

Inventory: Longsword (WP: 5), Armor of the Croise (SP: 1, +2 power; bodywear), Dark Cloak (Backwear, SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians), Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes), Grand Potion x5, Health Core, Tonic, Ether Core, Remedy x5, Phoenix Essence x3, Venom, Deadly Venom, Mead x11, Smelling Salts x10, Nostrum x7, Dragon Scale x1, Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll

Romulus Dean(TheBoyWonder)

Level 16.5 Raider *Immune to Fragile*

Power Bonus: 0

Defense: 5

Health: 29/29 (7+15+7)

Gold: 30 (30 to Loreal)

Equipment: Combrys (WP:15, consecutive successful strikes raise Combry's WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes drop it to it's base WP), Sticky Gloves , Heavy Armour (SP5 protects from Fragile)

Inventory: Bedroll, Venom x3, Sylvania's Cowl^{(grants Animal Talk to Wearer)}, Phoenix Essence, Throwing Dagger (WP: 6), Scarlet Hood (Headwear, Power +4, Protects from Stunned), Meteor Blade (WP:10, Light), Spiked Club (WP:10, Earth)

Grimwald Gjinko(LordoftheNoobs)

69 year old male gnome Cleric

Level 4 *Immune to Darkness*

Power Bonus: 0

Defense: 3

Health: 12/12 (9+3)

Ether: 8/8 (5+3)

Gold: 0 (Owes Arthur 50 gold)

Equipment: Broomstick (WP: 3), Bright Armor (SP: 3, Null Darkness)

Inventory: Staff of The Frog Paladin (WP:6, ^{1/6 chance of Amphibianocs Blessing (protects from damage)}), Scroll of Frailty, Remedy, Potion x2, Bunch of Cherries (10/10 cherries that each restore 1 ether when eaten, up to the user to choose how many are eaten at a time), Chaotic Bomb (Causes 100 random elemental damage to all opponents), Bedroll.

Mizuki Kimura(zakura)

21-year-old female human Assassin

Level 16.5

Power Bonus: 0

Health: 27/27 (7+15+5)

Gold: 0

Equipment: Sticky Gloves( Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Magic Viper Skin (accessory, heals 1 health to wearer each round of battle, unless knocked out)

Inventory: Top Hat (WP: 14. 50% Stun chance, retrievable), Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental, retrievable), Dagger (WP:10), Explosive Handcannon (WP:8/16 to Rock Monsters), Grand Potion, Potion, 2 Phoenix Essences, 2 Venoms, Deadly Venom, 7 Nostrums, 1 Remedy, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle)

Thormanil Nihai, Dragonslayer (Played by swils)

Level 28 Raider *Natural Respite**Immune to Bound, and Slowed*

Power Bonus: +1

Defense: 0

Health: 42 (8+27+7)

Gold: 1811

Equipment: Frozen Saber (WP: 9; Stuns enemies), Winged Sandals (Wearer is immune to bound and slowed effects), Sticky Gloves( Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Medal of Glory (Wearer gains triple experience, accessory),

Inventory:

Weapons & Shields: Wyvern's Tailblade (WP: 12, suitable for Barbarians & Knights), Thundering Totem (WP:9, lightning), Tongue on a Stick (WP:1, Miss -> "Aim"), Dragonsbane Lance (WP: 20, triple damage to enemies with 'Dragon' in their name, lance), Wooden Shield (SP:5, immune to wood elemental)

Artifacts: Trickster's Mask of the Gender Swap (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Weredog (Accessory), Trickster's Mask of the Elf(Accessory), Fighter’s Boots(Footwear, +10 damage to melee attacks. Suitable for QMs only), Aqua Gear (Wearer deals and is immune to water elemental damage),

Consumables: Smelling Salts(2), Deadly Venom(2), Phoenix Essence(2), Remedy(5), 2pc&biscuit(1), Jinxy Juice(1) (Q35), Fire Bomb(2), Milk(1), Potion(2), Venom(3), Lightning Bomb, Grand Potion(2), Smoke Bomb(1), Ice Bomb(1), Bones(3), Water Bombs(5), Mead(2), Tiger Balm(1)

Misc:Pickaxe, Shovel, Amethyst, Grating Stone, Teleportapple

Mac, Mechanic (Controlled by swils)

Level 10 Mechanic

Power Bonus: 0

Defense: 0

Health: 19 (10+9)

Gold: 0

Equipment: Hammer (WP 3)

Inventory: Duck Tape x10

Mac's Cart, Mechanic (Controlled by Endgame)

Level 0 Cart

Health: 65

Ability: Protect - The cart can protect 1 hero each round. Any damage dealt to the hero that round will be split evenly between the hero and the cart, rounding up for the cart.

Notes:

The cart must always be placed in the battle order, even if it is not protecting a hero.

If the cart is protecting a hero, the cart will be in the same row as that hero.

If the cart's Health reaches 0, the cargo will be damages and you will have failed the quest.

[swils]

"Well, I'll tackle the ugly one. Mac, I don't know how much adventure yer lookin' for, but I think you should hang back for now. We should be able to handle this without riskin' you getting hurt too badly."

Thormanil attacks Henry from the front row.

Mac does nothing from the back row.

Drat, I knew I forgot to do something before the quest! That amethyst is supposed to be in my saber. Silly, silly me.

EG, feel free to switch Mac's action if you all feel differently. Mine too, for that matter. I'm heading out for the evening and might not be back til it's late.

Edited June 18, 2013 by swils

[TheBoyWonder]

"Sorrow, Let me deal with June. "

June, front row, Combrys.