Heroica RPG - Quest #95: Missing Wares

[Bricksandparts]

QM Note: Remember you have the drumsticks still. I don't know if you planned to keep them for someone else or anything else. Anyways, in case you planned on eating them, just leaving a reminder.

After paying their respects to the man, the party heads back into the inn. The heroes head to their rooms, before sleeping until the next morning.

Party:

Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09)

Level 23 Hunter *Hunting Humanoids & none*

Power Bonus: 2 (With bow/crossbow)

Defense: 5 (2 + 3)

Health: 35/35 (6 + 20 + 6 + 3)

Gold: 150

Equipment: Fauxthril Crossbow (WP: 10, darkness-, ice-elemental, Hollow Blade upgraded [nothing stored]), Chevalier of Charis armor- (Artifact, bodywear) (Maximum health +2, SP: 2), Tricorne (SP: 3), Hunter's Qiver (WP: +2 to bows and crossbows, allows the hunter to favour two types at the same time)

Inventory: Delfrin Crossbow (WP: 7)

• Duplovian Helmets of the Guard (SP: 2, Immune to Magic and Healing), Sterile Gloves (Immune to Poisoned and Bleeding; handwear),

• Potion (8), Grand Potion (1), Tonic (2), Remedy (2), Venoms (6), Nostrum, Smoke Bomb (1), Dirt Bomb, Ice Bomb, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb (2), Military Grade Fire Bomb, Elven Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable), Meads (3), Smelling Salt (2), Mithril Shard (1/4 of a piece of Mithril), Big Apple, Bones (6), Skeleton Decoy, Charcoal, Weak Regeneration Tonic (1), Weak Regeneration Potion (1), 1 chicken drumsticks

• Bedroll, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass

QM guide (Ignore)

Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *Party Leader*

Level 21.66 Assassin *Gains 150% gold* *Death mask* *Lucky*

Power Bonus: 0

Defense: 0

Health: 33/33

Gold: 181

Equipment: Dual Gladii (WP:12, Darkness and Light elemental dual-wield), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Death Mask( Increases assassination chances to 1/3 when the target’s health is lowered to 1/3)

Inventory: Top Hat (WP: 14. 50% Stun chance, retrievable) Fleurut(WP9), 20 venoms, Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind elemental, retrievable), 5 Nostrums, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, 1 Think Jeeax Scales, 1 Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle), Gladiator Trident (WP:11, causes bleeding effect. spear), Tonic, 2 Potions, 1 Fire bomb, 2 chicken drumsticks

QM guide (Ignore)

Romulus Dean (TheBoyWonder)

Level 24 Raider *Natural Respite* *Immune to Fragile* *Gains 150% gold* *Lucky*

Power Bonus: 0

Defense: 8 (5+3)

Health: 38/38 (7+23+7+1)

Gold: 452 (30 to Loreal)

Equipment: Combrys (WP:17/16, Darkness, Wind, Fire and Ice; successful strikes raise WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes and the end of battle drop WP back to base value; greatsword), Heavy Armour (SP:5; protects from Fragile; bodywear), Gladiator Helmet (SP:3; headwear), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up))

Inventory: Dawnbreaker (WP:16, Light, Lightning, Water, Wood and Earth; greatsword), Gladiator Trident (WP:11, causes bleeding; spear), Staff of Frog Paladin (WP:6, grants Amphibianoc's Blessing; staff), Sylvania's Cowl (grants Animal Talk; headwear), 7 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, 2 Regeneration Potion, Health Core, 2 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, 2 Nostrums, 2 Venoms, Bedroll

QM guide (Ignore)

The party sits at the tables in the bar, Jenessa walking downstairs with Romulus. As the party makes small talk, Hal walks into the bar, noticing the heroes.

"Thought I'd find you here. Just to let you know, the horses should be ready in an hour or so. I'd recommend checking out the marketplace for supplies. Any last questions or concerns?"

Edited March 22, 2014 by Bricksandparts

[TheBoyWonder]

"To the marketplace."

[Wedge09]

Alexander eats the other drumstick and follow the party.

[Bricksandparts]

QM Note: Moving this on.

The party heads to the marketplace, viewing the wares of merchants while they wait to leave for the Pharmacy.

Nasir's Groceries:

Luosh Bread (+1 maximum HP for 1 battle.), 6 gold

Luosh Honeyloaf (+1 maximum HP for 2 battles.), 14 gold

Luosh Drumstick (+3 maximum HP for 1 battle.), 14 gold

Trial Brew (Halves the drinkers max HP, max ether, and max SP for the duration of one battle. These effects are irremediable. Surviving a battle without getting knocked out in this state nets you double EXP. Being revived after being knocked-out removes these effects.), 70 gold

Mead (Causes the encouraged-effect, doubling the target's attack power for the duration of one battle.), 15 gold

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

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

Robert the Potions-master:

Phoenix Essence (Revives a fallen ally with full health during a battle.), 45 gold

Weak Potion (Restores 5 health to the target.), 2 gold or 15 gold for 10

Potion (Restores 10 health to the target.), 5 gold

Grand Potion (Restores 25 health to the target.), 10 gold

Greater Potion (Restores 50 health to the target.), 20 gold

Weak Tonic (Restores 3 ether to the target.), 8 gold or 60 gold for 10

Tonic (Restores 5 ether to the target.), 15 gold

Grand Tonic (Restores 15 ether to the target.), 30 gold

Greater Tonic (Restores 30 ether to the target.), 60 gold

Weak Regeneration Potion (Has a 1/3 chance to restore 1 health after each round to the target, does not stack with more weak, normal, grand, or greater regeneration potions.), 15 gold

Regeneration Potion (Has a 2/3 chance to restore 1 health after each round to the target, does not stack with more weak, normal, grand, or greater regeneration potions.), 30 gold

Grand Regeneration Potion (Has a 2/3 chance to restore 1 health twice each round to the target, does not stack with more weak, normal, grand, or greater regeneration potions.), 60 gold

Absturg's Random Wares:

Venom (Use on a weapon to make it cause the poisoned by 1-effect on any enemy it hits for the duration of one battle, making the poisoned enemy lose 1 health each turn. Several venoms can be used to increase the effect.), 3 gold *5 stock*

Smoke Bomb (Allows the party to escape the battle.), 3 gold *3 stock*

Water Bomb (Causes 5 points of water-elemental damage to all enemies.), 7 gold, *1 stock*

Magnifying Glass (Allows the user to see trap triggers.), 12 gold, *2 stock*

Eyepatch (1/2 chance to prevent blinded-effect.), 13 gold, *1 stock*

Trendy Handbag (Protects from whichever negative effect was last inflicted in battle to someone else.), 100 gold, *1 stock*

Goggles (Protects from blind-effect.), 20 gold, *3 stock*

Leather Cap (SP:1.), 3 gold, *8 stock*

Trickster's Mask of the Gender-Swap (suitable for anyone, swaps the wearer's gender when worn, accessory), 40 gold, *1 stock*

Quickdraw Quiver (suitable for rangers, permanent hastened effect, backwear), 250 gold, *1 stock*

Loaded Die - (suitable for anyone, permanent lucky-effect to the owner, accessory), must win "Are you lucky enough?" *1 stock*

Are you lucky enough?

*10 gold to play.

*The hero must pass 4 rounds to win.

*If the hero rolls a 1,2, or 3, they lose the game.

*If the hero rolls a 4 or 5, they get to roll again without proceeding further.

*If the hero rolls 4 or 5 twice, they lose, but get 5 gold back.

Edited March 24, 2014 by Bricksandparts

[Tachyon]

"Hey Romulus, you think you can spare me 69 gold ? I want to buy the quiver over there."

[Wedge09]

Alexander buys a Magnifying Glass for 12 gold, all eight leather caps for 24 gold and the Trickster's Mask of the Gender-Swap for 40 gold "Interesting item, I hope I won't have to use it but I think it could be usefull for infiltration, I think." says the elven Archer while buying it.

196-16-24-40=116 gold left

Edited March 26, 2014 by Wedge09

[TheBoyWonder]

OOC: Sorry been caught up with some rather personal stuff. My apologies.

Romulus lends Mizuki 69 gold and then takes part in the dice game 10 times.

[Bricksandparts]

QM Note: The party will have an opportunity to play the dice game again when they return from Themor. I'm assuming the party will have some more gold then and more chances at winning the die.

Romulus:

* 6 2

* 6 6 3

* 6 3

* 5 4 1

* 3

* 5 6 6 4 3

* 1

* 5 2

* 2

* 2

-100 gold

[Tachyon]

Mizuki pays her 250 gold and buys the quickdraw quiver before slinging it onto her back. "Shall we go and do you want to play a few more rounds ?"

Edited March 26, 2014 by Zakura

[TheBoyWonder]

"This die will be very useful. I'm willing to lose all my gold for it."

Romulus plays 28 more times, leaving him with 3 gold.

[Bricksandparts]

Romulus:

* 6 1

* 3

* 3

* 2

* 4 6 3

* 4 6 4 (5 gold back)

* 6 3

* 3

* 1

* 2

* 6 2

* 1

* 5 4 5 (5 gold back)

* 5 4 3

* 3

* 3

* 6 3

* 6 5

* 5 5 (5 gold back)

* 4 4 (5 gold back)

* 5 6 1

* 3

* 6 6 2

* 4 5 6 2

* 6 4 6 2

* 1

* 6 2

* 4 4 (5 gold back)

-255 gold

Romulus is left with 28 gold

Party:

Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09)

Level 23 Hunter *Hunting Humanoids & none*

Power Bonus: 2 (With bow/crossbow)

Defense: 5 (2 + 3)

Health: 36/36 (6 + 20 + 6 + 4)

Gold: 150

Equipment: Fauxthril Crossbow (WP: 10, darkness-, ice-elemental, Hollow Blade upgraded [nothing stored]), Chevalier of Charis armor- (Artifact, bodywear) (Maximum health +2, SP: 2), Tricorne (SP: 3), Hunter's Qiver (WP: +2 to bows and crossbows, allows the hunter to favour two types at the same time)

Inventory: Delfrin Crossbow (WP: 7)

• Duplovian Helmets of the Guard (SP: 2, Immune to Magic and Healing), Sterile Gloves (Immune to Poisoned and Bleeding; handwear), Leather cap (SP:1) (8), trickster's mask of gender-swap

• Potion (8), Grand Potion (1), Tonic (2), Remedy (2), Venoms (6), Nostrum, Smoke Bomb (1), Dirt Bomb, Ice Bomb, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb (2), Military Grade Fire Bomb, Elven Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable), Meads (3), Smelling Salt (2), Mithril Shard (1/4 of a piece of Mithril), Big Apple, Bones (6), Skeleton Decoy, Charcoal, Weak Regeneration Tonic (1), Weak Regeneration Potion (1)

• Bedroll, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, magnifying glass

QM guide (Ignore)

Mizuki Kimura (zakura) *Party Leader*

Level 21.66 Assassin *Gains 150% gold* *Death mask* *Hastened*

Power Bonus: 0

Defense: 0

Health: 33/33

Gold: 0

Equipment: Dual Gladii (WP:12, Darkness and Light elemental dual-wield), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up)), Death Mask( Increases assassination chances to 1/3 when the target’s health is lowered to 1/3), Quickdraw quiver (*Hastened*)

Inventory: Top Hat (WP: 14. 50% Stun chance, retrievable) Fleurut(WP9), 20 venoms, Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind elemental, retrievable), 5 Nostrums, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, 1 Think Jeeax Scales, 1 Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle), Gladiator Trident (WP:11, causes bleeding effect. spear), Tonic, 2 Potions, 1 Fire bomb, 2 chicken drumsticks

QM guide (Ignore)

Romulus Dean (TheBoyWonder)

Level 24 Raider *Natural Respite* *Immune to Fragile* *Gains 150% gold*

Power Bonus: 0

Defense: 8 (5+3)

Health: 38/38 (7+23+7+1)

Gold: 28 (30 to Loreal)

Equipment: Combrys (WP:17/16, Darkness, Wind, Fire and Ice; successful strikes raise WP by 1, unsuccessful strikes and the end of battle drop WP back to base value; greatsword), Heavy Armour (SP:5; protects from Fragile; bodywear), Gladiator Helmet (SP:3; headwear), Sticky Gloves (Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up))

Inventory: Dawnbreaker (WP:16, Light, Lightning, Water, Wood and Earth; greatsword), Gladiator Trident (WP:11, causes bleeding; spear), Staff of Frog Paladin (WP:6, grants Amphibianoc's Blessing; staff), Sylvania's Cowl (grants Animal Talk; headwear), 7 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, 2 Regeneration Potion, Health Core, 2 Remedies, Phoenix Essence, 2 Nostrums, 2 Venoms, Bedroll

QM guide (Ignore)

[TheBoyWonder]

"We'll that was fun. Lets go."

[Bricksandparts]

QM Note: What is the consensus for Jenessa? will she travel with the party or not? The quest should finally start getting to the main part!

[Tachyon]

Mizuki drinks down a Nostrum before asking Romulus "Hey, you going to take Jenessa with you ? If not, we got to get going. We don't have much time."

[TheBoyWonder]

"No. We go now."

[Bricksandparts]

The party, having purchased some supplies, heads to the stables to leave for Themor.

"Well, I guess all I can say is good luck. Also, I'd recommend you to try and sneak in. Who knows what security they have, and it'd be good to catch them red-handed, in case there is more we don't know."

The party travels east, passing through some small villages. As they pass through, they notice that some of the villagers are coughing. It appeared that the toxin had been spread to other areas as well...

QM Note: Take a wild guess at how many pieces are in this facade...

The party could see that there were multiple guards encompassing the area around the pharmacy. The party would probably want to find a different entrance than the front door...

[Tachyon]

"Alright, we can do this several ways. Do you want to use a fire bomb to draw the guards here and rush for the door ? We can also sneak around, in hope that there's less guards on the other side. There's the option of getting Alexander to shoot the guards from distance with his crossbow. " Mizuki says to her fellow heroes.

[TheBoyWonder]

"I suggest that you we go with Several. Alexander and I aren't exactly the stealthiest, so how about Alexander shoots one of the guards, I'll chuck a bomb, we can lure the guards. You then take several out from behind then we proceed in."

[Tachyon]

"Actually that sounds like a good plan. Hopefully it'll work out." Mizuki says as she prepares to get into position for an ambush. Tossing Romulus a fire bomb, Mizuki nods to Alexander to take a shot at the guard on the ledge with his crossbow.

[Bricksandparts]

QM Note: There is not mechanics to the actions, I decide how effective the action would be based on the character performing the action as well as the roll.

Rolls for actions:

Alexander - Critical (2)

Romulus - Failure (6)

Alexander lets the arrow fly, it hitting the guard's upper chest. He falls down in pain, not quite falling off the side however. Romulus tosses the fire bomb, but his timing was miscalculated, as he discovers when the bomb blows up near the party itself, dealing 4 fire damage to the party. It does, however, attract the guards. The guard on the roof (left) notices, and aims his crossbow at the party. The 4 guards visible on the perimeter are running towards the party, their weapons raised. Will the party attempt any more actions or will they engage in battle?

[TheBoyWonder]

Romulus drinks a nostrum.

[Tachyon]

Alexander takes a shot at the guard on the roof(Left). Mizuki waits nearby for the guards to attack Romulus.

[Bricksandparts]

Alexander - 1

Alexander lets another arrow fly, this one hitting it's target in the neck. The guard drops the crossbow and falls forward, off the railing. Mizuki sneaks a few yards away, using rocks as her cover. The first guard reaches Romulus and swings his halberd at him, although Romulus is easily able to dodge the attack. The halberd head smashes into the ground as the other three guards catch up. If they wanted to avoid a fight, they would have to do something immediately.

[Tachyon]

Alexander takes a shot at the closest guard. Mizuki waits behind the rocks for Romulus to engage upon the guards.

Edited March 31, 2014 by Zakura

[TheBoyWonder]

Romulus whips out Combrys and his trident. He slashes at them with Combrys.