Heroica RPG - Quest #76: Trade Routes

[Dannylonglegs]

~This quest is for chosen heroes only! If you wish to play, please herd over to the Rules and Discussion to learn how to do so! Thanks.~

The Party members, each at their own time found their way to the Albatross, a two story building of maple and oak, and pass through the small anteroom, passing by the fumbling clerk who tried to book them for room, to find themselves in the bar of the inn. Since it was midday, the building was relatively empty, with only two groups of patrons, and the ever-present Barkeep, still cleaning one of his cups with a piece of cloth.

The Party recognised one group of Patrons as their benefactors.

The Hinckwell employees were sharing stories as they emptied their glasses. The mustached Hinckwell was clearly fond of the alchohol, and apeared to be slightly inebriated dispite the early hour. His associate was speaking jocularly.

The Hooded man spoke. "...So the other guy said, "it was the work of the mad wizard," and then I said... "I knew't!"

The brown haired Hinckwell laughed boisterously.

At the other table, two women (one rather man-like it attire and body-shape) seemed locked in discussion.

"It's been fa' too long." Stated the bow-tied and vested woman in a pronounced 'Bronx' accent, a drink pressed against her lips. "Hold on." the woman stated, returning her attention to her drink. She shook it, her hand consumed by a ring of flame, and a the liquid began boilling. "I prefoir mine shaken and boint." She smiled, flashing an actor's grin at her associate. "So how's the mister, missus Lawrence?" She queried slyly with a wink.

"It's not 'missus Lawrence.'" Stated the cloaked woman in black business attire with a cold, dissinterested, but boyish voice.

The bowtied woman appeared shocked, but the sentiment was clearly exaggerated. "Miss Finch?" She questioned.

"no." Stated the hooded figure.

"Xanataci?" The woman wondered, actually surprised now.

"Yes."

"Your maiden name? My woid, what happened?" the incredulous woman queried.

"We'll have time to discuss that later. Right now, I want to discuss a business proposal with you." The Hooded figure stated, her face cold.

Party:

Name: William Harkenshire *Party Leader*

Level: 18 Warden

Power: 29

Health: 33/33

Gold: 45

SP: 14

Equipment: Croise Crossbow (WP: 12), Chimera Armor (Torsowear, Suitable for Knights and Barbarians, +2 SP, +2 Health), Pauldrons (SP +2, suitable to Knights, Dragoons and Skirmishers; accessory), Mirror Shield (SP:10, user is immune to light-elemental damage; shield)

Inventory: Repeating Crossbow (WP: 5 May not be upgraded; Fire; Hastened), Hand Cannon (WP: 5; Lightning, Wood), Lion Knight Shield (SP: 4, suitable for Knights), Amulet of the Elven Horse Rider (Power +1 on the front row, doubles movement), Sapphire, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Skeleton Decoy, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, Elven Bomb, Bomb XX, Wave Sword (WP: 11; Darkness; Cursed Effect), 4 Fire Bombs, Water Bomb, Elixer, Military Grade Water Bomb, Military Grade Lightning Bomb, Bone, Magic Saucepan, Nostrum, Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle)

Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul)

Level 22 1/3 Black Knight, 20 year old elf male*Immune to Stunned*

Power: 32

Defense: 14

Health: 40/40

Gold: 12

Equipment: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 10 ;ignores SP, +1 gold per successful strike), Cross Heater Shield (SP: 10), Dapper Hat (Headwear, wearer has a 1/6 chance of becoming encouraged at the start of each battle), Black Knight Armor (SP:4, protects from Stunned effect.)

Inventory: Potions (7), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb 2x, Fire Bomb, Feather Duster of DOOM (WP: 1), Eyepatch (Headwear: 1/2 chance to prevent blinded-effect. Costs 20 gold. A hero cannot equip more than 1 eyepatch) Deadly Venom x2, Tome of The Regret, Volatile Venom x6, Mead 4x, Nostrum 3x, Smelling Salts x1, Grand Potion, Emerald (Wood)

Sir Brickington, KRT (Brickington)

19 year old human male knight

Level 12.5

Power: 20 (Level 12 + WP: 8)

Defense: 7

Health: 21/21

Gold: 208

Equipment: Pirate Cutlass (WP:8, steals five gold every critical hit, has hollow blade that has remedy installed), Great Sword Mk. II (WP: 4), Duplovian Helmet of the Guard: - SP:2 Immunity to Magic and healing, Shield (WP: 5)

Inventory: Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Soma, Water Bomb, Mead, Smelling Salts, 3x Potion, Grating Stone, Triangle Shield (SP: 2), Winged Helmet (SP:2)

QM Note: Please confirm within the next 48 hours, and correct your stats if I got them wrong.

Edited July 11, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Capt.JohnPaul]

OOC: Confirm, stats are good for me.

Alexandre walks up to the Hinckwells. "Hello, you hired us?"

[Dannylonglegs]

OOC: Confirm, stats are good for me.

Alexandre walks up to the Hinckwells. "Hello, you hired us?"

"Yup!" Stated the brown-haired man cheerfully, looking up from his glass.

"Well, We're just the retrieval team. The Brendenton Branch of the Hinckwell family is who really hired you." Corrected the hooded Hinckwell.

"I'm Samson Digitali, and this is my friend, Norton Antivirio. And, you are...." The man began, looking down at his list. "... William Harkenshire? Great to meet you. I'm sure you've done all kinds of heroic deeds." The man stated, grabbing Alexandre's hand and giving it a firm shake, giving him no time to speak. "Please, ragale us of your exploits as we wait for your compatriots." He finished cheerfully, attempting a fake Charisian accent on the last word for seemingly no reason.

Edited July 10, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Actually... Je suis Alexandre. Le Chevalier. William is the guy in green, and the other knight is Sir Brickington. We two are members of The Knights of This Round Table."

[Dannylonglegs]

"Actually... Je suis Alexandre. Le Chevalier. William is the guy in green, and the other knight is Sir Brickington. We two are members of The Knights of This Round Table."

"Whoops." stated the bearded man, embarassed. "Sorry 'bout that. Is that Charisian?" He asked. "I took a bit of that in school! Je etre s'appelle Samson." The man stated in awful Charisian. "So you guys are a group of knights? Great! You're just what we need to solve our little problem!"

[Capt.JohnPaul]

Alexandre raises an eyebrow at the Charisian. "So, who are those two others over there?" Alexandre inquires about the people in the hoods.

[Dannylonglegs]

Alexandre raises an eyebrow at the Charisian. "So, who are those two others over there?" Alexandre inquires about the people in the hoods.

"Beats me. The flame-hands girl has been her the whole time I've been, but the hooded..." He looked closely at the slender, cloaked figure... "Woman, just got her a bit before you." He chuckled and leaned closer to Alaxandre. "She looks surpassingly like a guy. Ha." He tipped his drink back. The hooded woman turned and shot the members of thhe table a look that could kill before returning to her conversation with the bow-tied girl, speaking quieter now.

QM Note: How many of you are in this Quest for the Shadeax rep. I promissed in the discussion? If you could tell me in thread or in PM that would be helpful. You can change your minds later-on too.

Edited July 11, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Capt.JohnPaul]

OOC: Nah, not me. I'm not in for the reputation.

Alexandre looks up at the hooded woman, and gave his most arrogant, prickish, smile he could.

[Dannylonglegs]

The hooded woman stared at him, unamused and unimpressed.

"What do you want?" She asked with a boyish voice.

"Aw, can't you see he's into you?" piped her associate with a querky over-dramatic style. "I think he's hansome." She stated to the hooded figure antagonisticaly, flashing him a seductive glance. "Care to buy a business woman down on her luck a drink?" She chirped, walking over to him. "Miss Pigeon, at your soivice!" She exclaimed, extending her hand dramatically. Her hooded associate glared.

Edited July 11, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Capt.JohnPaul]

Alexandre strolls over smiling to the associate, letting his fellow party members talk to the Hinckwells. "Je suis en amour. What kind of drink do you want?"

Edited July 12, 2013 by Capt.JohnPaul

[Fred Daniel Yam]

William walks, and joins his Party members. "I'm William Harkenshire. Hello." He orders a drink from the barkeep.

[Dannylonglegs]

Alexandre strolls over smiling to the associate, letting his fellow party members talk to the Hinckwells. "Je suis en amour. What kind of drink do you want?"

The perky assistant sticks her tongue at the frowning hooded woman and walks with Alexandre back to her table.

"Oooh la la. He's Charisian." She stated. "I'd love a martini, but if you've hoid of it, a gentleman came in here a few days ago talking about a "Flaming Gumball." No one else seems to know what it is though." She sat down on the bench and beckoned Alexandre to sit across from her. The hooded woman continued to stand at the table, her flace showing no emotion. "Tell me about Charis once you've got my drink. I've hoid it's a beautiful place."

William walks, and joins his Party members. "I'm William Harkenshire. Hello." He orders a drink from the barkeep.

"Ah! Great! The Party Leader arrives! Now we're just waiting for the last member of the crew."

"I'm going to go back to the hall and see what's holding him... We may need to hire a new member if he doesn't show."

"Carry on."

The Hooded Hinckwell left, and William walked over to the barkeep.

"What'll it be?"

Tiger Balm - Grants immunity to all effects (positive and negative) for one battle. Costs 100 gold.

Mead - Causes the encouraged-effect, doubling the target's attack power for the duration of one battle. Costs 20 gold.

Mulled Wine - Causes the inspired-effect, doubling the target's current and maximum health for the duration of one battle. Costs 60 gold.

Ambrosia - Causes the reinforced-effect, double the target's defense for the duration of one battle. Costs 70 gold.

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Err.. I must admit, I've never heard of a Flaming Gumball. Anyways, Bartender! Get this lady a martini." Alexandre sits, chin in the palm of his hand. "Charis is very nice. I lived in a forested area in an elven city by the border. I served in the cavalry units there. Also by the border are mountains, and every where else is grassy plains, and wonderful ports."

[Dannylonglegs]

"Err.. I must admit, I've never heard of a Flaming Gumball. Anyways, Bartender! Get this lady a martini." Alexandre sits, chin in the palm of his hand. "Charis is very nice. I lived in a forested area in an elven city by the border. I served in the cavalry units there. Also by the border are mountains, and every where else is grassy plains, and wonderful ports."

Miss Pigeon leaned in intently, waiting on his every word. "Your Accent is lovely." She commented. "The countryside sounds goigeous. I've only seen a real forest once in my life. Having grown up in Drandora, I've seen mostly cities my whole life. They're so grey and depressing. It can make a goil feel like the woild's conspirin' against her." She sighed. "So what's your job now, Mister Cavalry? Bodyguard? Mercenary? Knight in Shining Armour?" She asked, with a suggestive voice.

"Here you are." Stated the Barkeep once he'd finished the drink. "That'll be 5 gold."

[Capt.JohnPaul]

Alexandre pay the 5 gold. "Ah, that's too bad. Anyways, yes, you could call me a Knight in Shining Armor," Alexandre says, glancing down at his reflective chainmail, "Though it is true, I am a sort of mercenary."

[Dannylonglegs]

Alexandre pay the 5 gold. "Ah, that's too bad. Anyways, yes, you could call me a Knight in Shining Armor," Alexandre says, glancing down at his reflective chainmail, "Though it is true, I am a sort of mercenary."

Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul)

Level 22 1/3 Black Knight, 20 year old elf male *Immune to Stunned*

Power: 32

Defense: 14

Health: 40/40

Gold: 7

Equipment: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 10; ignores SP, +1 gold per successful strike), Cross Heater Shield (SP: 10), Dapper Hat (Headwear, wearer has a 1/6 chance of becoming encouraged at the start of each battle), Black Knight Armor (SP:4, protects from Stunned effect.)

Inventory: Potions (7), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb 2x, Fire Bomb, Feather Duster of DOOM (WP: 1), Eyepatch (Headwear: 1/2 chance to prevent blinded-effect. Costs 20 gold. A hero cannot equip more than 1 eyepatch) Deadly Venom x2, Tome of The Regret, Volatile Venom x6, Mead 4x, Nostrum 3x, Smelling Salts x1, Grand Potion, Emerald (Wood)

"Oooh. That's so manly." She stated, grabbing her drink. A burst of flame leapt across her hands, causing the martini to come to a boil, the olive within bobbing up and down. After a second the flame receded to her hands. "That's a little trick I picked up back at the Arcanics Acadamy in Drandora." She stated with a cutsey wink. She sipped the beverage quickly and let out a satisfied "Ahhh." She twirled the remaining liquid. "So, what brings a tough guy like you to a bar like this?... And I don't think I caught your name. But if you'd like I could call you 'Knight in Shining Armour.' I just don't know if it would apply... in all... occasions." She stated, the alchohol seemingly getting to her.

Edited July 12, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Ah magic, something I never understood. Maybe you could show me more sometime, oui? I was just recently hired here to clear some trade roads from dangerous wolves. Oh yes, I am Alexandre le Chevalier. Though it would be a lot better to refer to me as a knight in shining armor."

"Oh, and what do you mean in that last statement," asks Alexandre, smiling.

Edited July 12, 2013 by Capt.JohnPaul

[Dannylonglegs]

"Ah magic, something I never understood. Maybe you could show me more sometime, oui? I was just recently hired here to clear some trade roads from dangerous wolves. Oh yes, I am Alexandre le Chevalier. Though it would be a lot better to refer to me as a knight in shining armor."

"Oh, and what do you mean in that last statement," asks Alexandre, smiling.

Before Miss Pigeon could respond to Alex, the hooded woman stepped closer to her. She handed her a folded peice of paper.

"You have my Address. Find me at the Beyland building when you're ready to be a successful businesswoman once more, and not a squeaky barstool appliance."

With that the hooded women swept out of the room, limping slightly, resting her weight on an ebony cane. Miss Pigeon, distracted from Alex, wore a confused face, a burning longing in her eyes. For a split second he could see the sadness behind her cheery facade. She smiled, looking back at Alex.

"You want to see more magic? I studied long and hard at the University. I'm an expoit at makin' Golems and convoiting organic material into useful Alchemical substances, but I mastered a few Cantrips as well!" She chirped cheerfully. She downed the rest of the drink, and set the glass on the table. She raised her hands before her and snapped. Miniature silent fireworks burst between Alex and miss Pigeon, with colours ranging from brilliant blue to rambunctious red. As the fireworks burst, Miss Pigeon threw him a seductive glance. "I think you know what I mean, Alexandre." She spoke, with a poifect charisian Accent on Alex's name.

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Hmm... do you have a room here? I have some time to spend until moi comrades arrive."

[Dannylonglegs]

"Hmm... do you have a room here? I have some time to spend until moi comrades arrive."

The woman's eyes lit up. "I do indeed have a room, Mister Knight in Shining Armour. Do you want to come inside it?" She giggled, a quirky grin on her face.

[Capt.JohnPaul]

"Well..... I guess it wouldn't hurt. Sure." Alexandre grins, his eyes bright. He turns to the Hinckwells, "Just give me a holler when the rest arrives."

[Dannylonglegs]

"Well..... I guess it wouldn't hurt. Sure." Alexandre grins, his eyes bright. He turns to the Hinckwells, "Just give me a holler when the rest arrives."

"Sure thing pall." Called Samson. "I think Norton'll be a while anyways, so take your time!" he chuckled.

"Right this way, Chevailer!" chirped Miss Pigeon. Leading him up to her room.

Edited July 12, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Dannylonglegs]

A whistling Miss Pigeon skipped down the stairs, suitcase in one hand, twirling ivory cane in the other, and a Bowler hat covering her untidy short hair. She slipped out the front door, after buying another drink for herself.

A while later, Alexandre stepped out of the room.... his pocket a few coins lighter.

Alexandre le Chevalier (Played by Capt.JohnPaul)

Level 22 1/3 Black Knight, 20 year old elf male *Immune to Stunned*

Power: 32

Defense: 14

Health: 40/40

Gold: 0

Equipment: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 10; ignores SP, +1 gold per successful strike), Cross Heater Shield (SP: 10), Dapper Hat (Headwear, wearer has a 1/6 chance of becoming encouraged at the start of each battle), Black Knight Armor (SP:4, protects from Stunned effect.)

Inventory: Potions (7), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb 2x, Fire Bomb, Feather Duster of DOOM (WP: 1), Eyepatch (Headwear: 1/2 chance to prevent blinded-effect. Costs 20 gold. A hero cannot equip more than 1 eyepatch) Deadly Venom x2, Tome of The Regret, Volatile Venom x6, Mead 4x, Nostrum 3x, Smelling Salts x1, Grand Potion, Emerald (Wood)

[Fred Daniel Yam]

"Well. That was... unexpected.." William says as he watched Alex leave. "So. We still waiting?"

[Capt.JohnPaul]

Alexandre steps out, checking his pocket. "Hey, any one manage to find some gold on the floor or something? I think I lost some, haha. So, we still waiting? I could've stayed a little while longer."