Endgame

"Remote island? Huh? When did I say that? Luosh is only a 2 hours drive away. it's a lush, ritzy town for aristocrats. It is not a frozen wasteland." QM Note: The remote island is simply the place of the progg's location, the island and Luosh are completely different things. Also, the opening narration wasn't meant to be IC knowledge: only a select few people know about the island.

"Trouble... would be an understatement. I departed from Luosh with 10 guards backing me up. I'm the only one left. These are more then simple troublemakers."

Dharkan never posted in the Heroica Statistics topic, so I have no idea what is equipped and what isn't. We'll burn that bridge when we come to it (or, in other words, reach our first battle. )

"If only, Mr. Johon." Jerome wrings out his hand after Johon had given him a deathgrip of a handshake. "Proggs are ferocious creatures. They use every single trick imaginable to dominate their enemies - as if having razor claws, ability to tunnel, and giant spikes for tails weren't enough for the blokes. I hear some can even fly. Do not underestimate them. One of their leaders, Rhodus, killed a hero from your organization. This is an interspecies war, Mr. Johon."

Here we go, everybody! Q48 is a-go-go.

~-This Quest is for chosen heroes only. if you are interested in joining Heroica RPG, visit the Heroica Rules and Discussion topic.-~ The tale I am about to tell you is simply the final chapter. The final chapter of a much, much longer story... that began over 3,000 years ago. There is a lonely, remote island in the North. 3,000 years ago, they mages who resided there were slowly dying. The harsh wintry climate allowed neither cattle or steed to survive. Thus, each day for the mages was a constant struggle against the cruel snow. The land was barren and unfarmable - there was nothing to hunt. Thus, slowly but surely, the mages died one by one in the frigid cold. The greatest evokers among the mages sought to end the misery that plagued their people. Thus, they banded together and conducted a ritual atop the highest mountain peak. By the ritual's end, they had created a new type of lifeform: a new species was born. The Proggs. Little did they know that their own creation would eventually doom them to an even worse fate then before. The Proggs, when their population grew large enough, rallied and enslaved their masters. The Proggs forced them to endure what they had to when they were under the mage's thrall. 3,000 years have past. And now, the invasion of Luosh... has begun. 6 heroes and the Progg runt who had rallied them step outside of the hall at the dead of night. These 6 heroes were... Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* unknown age, unknown race Druid Level 16½ Power: 24 (16+7+1) Defense: 0 Health: 1/32 (9+15+7+1) Ether: 17/21 (5+15+1) Gold: 150 Equipment: Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills), Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), Helmet (Max. health +1) Inventory: Mockthril Rod (WP:7), Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Confusion, 2 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Remedy, 2 Smelling Salts, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 3 Water Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, Floral Bomb, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, 8 Bones, Signet Ring, Saber Teeth Galen Woodward (Fugazi) 36 year old male human Rogue Level 12 Power: 20 (12+8) Defense: 2 (+2) Health: 22/22 (7+11+4) Gold: 127 Equipment: Black Katana (WP:8), Chimera Headdress (Headwear, Suitable for Rangers and Rogues, +1 SP +4 Health), Leather Armour (SP:1) Inventory: Fauxthril Shuriken (WP:5, ranged), Throwing Dagger (WP:4, ranged), Bedroll, Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bomb XX, Grand Potion x5, Remedy x3, Phoenix Essence, Nostrum x3, Mead x3 Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 18 1/2 Power: 26 (18+8+0) Health: 33/33 (17+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (1 + 5) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed*), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 126 (186G(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M) Equipment: Dog Statuette - (suitable for anyone, SP: 1, once named (Rover), speaking the name summons a dog almost certainly to tag along on madcap adventures and make snippy comments.), Sword of Decay (WP:8)(once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians), Heavy Armour – SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights. Extra Artefacts: Helmet (+1 max health), Blessed Amulet – Protects from cursed-effect. Extra Weapons: Greatsword (WP:3), Meteor Blade (WP:8, Light elemental), Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether Suitable for clerics and mages) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1) Consumables: Potion (3), Grand Potion (1), Venom (2), Ice Bomb (1), Phoenix Essence (1), Mead (1) Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1) Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (2), Scroll of Confusion (1) Quest items: (None) Elgar Gligin (played by Jedi master Brick) Level 17 Evoker Power: 28 Defense: 0 Health: 25/25 Ether: 17/17 Gold: 183 Equipment: Mockthril Crossbow (WP:11) Inventory: Fauxthril Longbow (WP: 5),Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Emerald,SapphireTopaz ,3 Venoms, Spade,Pickaxe,3 Potions, Trickster's Mask of the Elf(Accessory, Changes user's appearance into an Elf),Scroll of Poisoning (Grants target’s weapon the badly poisoned effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether) ,Goblin's Wrench(WP:10,retrievable), Needlessly Large Rod (Non-Artifact Item, Curses a random enemy. Usuable once per battle. Does not prevent free hits. ) Lycan Dean (played by theBoyWonder) Level 8 Rogue *Immune to weakened* Power: 19 Health: 12/12 Gold: 0 (95 gold owed to Thormanil and 30 to Loreal) Equipment: Sword of the Croise (WP: 9), Pugillist Gloves(Power +2, protects from weakened), Sylvania's Cowl(grants Animal Talk to Wearer) Inventory: Bedroll, Staff of The Frog Paladin (WP:6, 1/6 chance of Amphibianocs Blessing (protects from damage)), Throwing Dagger (WP6), Warhammer (WP:4) Isabella del Toboso (played by Dharkan), Level 13.5 Rogue Human Female - 23 years old Power:22 Health: 19/19 Gold: 691 gold SP: 1 Equipment: Fauxthril Dagger (WP:8) Cloak of the Invisible Elf (SP: 1; untargetable for first 2 Rounds of every Battle) Heavy Armor (SP:6, Power -6) Inventory:,Opal, Heavy Armor (SP:6, Power -6, Golden Dagger (WP:3), a Vial of Venom, Potion(7),Tonic(5), Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Fire Bomb(2),Dragon Scale(2) A massive chariot stands before them, capable of fitting a dozen men - yet, oddly, only one person steps out. The moon hangs over them, the light emitting from it lighting up the scene. The horses neigh and whinny, afraid of going back to Luosh. "Jerome Doe, second in command of the Luosh guard, at your service. Is everyone here? When you all confirm, we can head to Luosh." QM Note: Please confirm you are ready to play within 24 hours. Did I get the stats right? Also, B&P, your picture seems broken.

There will be a summary, yes. Read the last 4 or 5 pages or so of 36 to get acquainted with where we left off - and specifically, one of the main antagonists you'll be seeing again

Huzzah! Gear up, 48ers. This quest is going to be a bit lengthy, as you'll see soon. Glad to finally get the finale to the Progg story started.

"This... might do! I *wheeze* can't wait any longer, or the Proggs may have already enslaved all of Luosh. If they *cough* haven't already... " Chosen Heroes for Quest 48: Death's Homecoming Alf (Played by BricksAndParts) Sylph (Played by Dannylonglegs) *Party Leader!* Isabella (Played by Dharkan) Lycan (Played by TheBoyWonder) Elgar (Played by JediMasterBrick) Galen (Played by Fugazi) QM Note: Prepare thyselves! Quest thread will be up in a few hours.

Out of curiosity, Capt, how is the NPC battles decided? Dice roll, or have you rigged a specific opponent you'd like me to face? I have a feeling I'll be toe to toe with Metaltooth in the semifinals...

"I gulp down the nostrum and the mead." "You've been quiet lately, Syntax." "That is because I have nothing to berate you on as of yet. Keep up the win streak, kid." I go over to the jouster I was about to face. "Good luck out there - maybe you'll be the first to land a hit on me. May the best man win. "

"Hmm. Lycan is close enough to the desired level, so one more sign-up from an advanced class hero and we *wheeze* can finally put an end to the choas in Luosh." Current Sign-ups for Quest 48: Death's Homecoming Alf (Played by BricksAndParts) Sylph (Played by Dannylonglegs) Czech (Played by RPGer) Isabella (Played by Dharkan) Lycan (Played by TheBoyWonder) Elgar (Played by JediMasterBrick) QM Note: Elgar, I'm assuming that by Unending Season you mean Death's Homecoming. Unending Season does sound like a pretty cool name, though

"I don't know. Are they, voice in sky?"

I help nagure to his feet, sell the lance and buy myself a mead, nostrum, and check the rounds board. "I'm the only one left, huh? I'm ready to defeat the next person in line."

Get that racist chump, Cronk! Also, Sandy, the dragon's reaction to Gut's dancing made me start laughing for some reason.

"Get 'im, Nagure!" Okay.

"Fight, nagure, fight!" OOC: Capn, have you been taking my sticky gloves into effect? I think I need to have more gold...

Is that... Schezerade with the frying pan?

That sentence is gramatically butchered. Facebook is always watching. Always.

"Okay... I guess sign-ups will close *wheeze* when 6 heroes of the correct or near correct level range sign-up... They've probabaly already *cough* conquered the entiretown. Ooogh..." Current Sign-ups for Quest 48: Death's Homecoming Alf (Played by BricksAndParts) Sylph (Played by Dannylonglegs) Czech (Played by RPGer) Isabella (Played by Dharkan)

Elephants everywhere! What peice is their "crowns"?

Chronophant. It needs to be a thing!

Roll "Damage" against it, then. Several times.

Magikarps can take down legendary pokemon... You just have to use a strategy.