Scubacarrot

The party continues walking, when suddenly they are stopped by Ignacio, the sailor from the Armoury. "Heroes! Come quickly! Someone knows you are from Heroica, and have informed the guards. We have to leave, now!" With no time to think up another idea, the party quickly follows Ignacio back to the ship, which has been suitably repaired from their battle at sea earlier. The party quickly got on board, and the crew pulled up the anchor and released the chains with which the boat was tied to the dock. From the deck, the heroes could see several guards running up the dock, but they were already off. The Captain walked up to the heroes: "I am sorry heroes, it seems you will have to continue your search another time. If we had not left, they would have captured us all, or at the very least grounded the ship, giving us no way to return to Eubric. The winds are in our favour, we should reach Uland before too long." The Captain's words rang true, in less than half the time it had taken them to reach Strivvi, the party could see Eubric again. The journey had been without incident, too. The crew was quiet, as every one of them knew they had not done what they came here to do. The party got off the ship, with the slave, Servus. Without saying anything to each other, the party walked back towards the hall. "That was a bit anticlimactic." THE QUEST IS ON HOLD The Party: Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher) -Party Leader- Level 20 Paladin *Counterstriking* Power: 37 Defense: 7 Health: 42/42 Ether: 14/14 Gold: 70 Equipment: King of the Desert (Longsword) (WP: 9, Fire, Darkness, Earth) Round Metal Shield (SP: 7), Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (+4 to Power, -6 to Ether), Counterstrike Gloves (On Free Hits, Deals damage to enemy equal to Boomingham's level) Inventory: , Frozen Saber (WP: 9, stunned effect, Light), Scupperer (WP: 10, Causes Bleeding Effect for 5 Damage until remedied or healed to full health), Shiver (WP: 11, Ice), Shadeux Shield (SP: 5), Dress Uniform (User is encouraged for the 1st round of battle), Bedroll, 4 Bones, 4 Meads, 1 Potion, 1 Phoenix essence, Pick-axe, 1 Grand Tonic, Emerald Lamp of Summoning Skrall (Waterbrick Down)*Favors Humanoid and Mechanical Enemies* *Immunity to Slowed and Bound* Level 22 Hunter Power: 42 Health: 36/36 Gold: 99 Equipment: Leojagd (Greatsword, WP:20, User is Slowed), Hunter's Quiver (Bows and Crossbows +2WP, allows Hunters to favor two types of enemies), Winged Sandles (Immunity to Slowed and Bound effects), Lucky Doubloon (Accessory, Grants "Special Guard" Inventory: Hunter's Crossbow (WP:11, +4 vs. Beasts), Heavy Crossbow (WP:8, Knockback), ), Pseudos' Hood (Regular attacks hit undead), Smoke Bomb x1, Grand Potion, Zoot's Plaything, Mead Nyx (Pandora) Level 23 Battle Mage *Immune to Asleep and Sealed effects* Defense: 3 Health: 32/32 Ether: 33/33 Gold: 80 Equipment: Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP: 13; each hit has a 1/3 chance to summon a creature Edgar to aid the hero), Sandman's Parasol (immune to Asleep) Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, protects from Sealed-effect) Inventory: Silver Mace (WP:8 Double Sell Value), Dawnstar II (WP: 9), The Fishstick (WP:7 Double damage while on ships), Shiny Helmet (+1 Max Health), Monkey Bar (all minions, pets, summons etc are Hastened), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Wooden Shield (SP:2), Ruby (Fire), Amethyst (Darkness), Topaz (Lightning), Sapphire (Wind), Emerald (Wood), Aquamarine (Water), Garnet (Earth), Scroll of Weakening, Mead, Potion, Tonics (2), Grand Tonics (2), Holy Bomb, Bones (5), Ether Core, 2x Bedroll, Bomb XX Atramor Gibbin (CallMePie) Level 22.66 Witch *Deals Badly Poisoned**Counterstriking* Health: 39/39 Ether: 20/20 Gold: 46 Equipment:Ratsbane (WP: 10, absorbs 2 health on successful strike, Fire, Ice, Earth, Wind elemental), Witch's Talisman (Poisoned Hits becomes Badly Poisoned Hits), Counterstrike Gloves (When hit by a Free Hit, immediately deals damage equal to level), Marksman's Monocle (Misses are rerolled), Inventory: Silver Sword (WP:8 Double Sell Value), Explosive Staff – WP: 12 (Does 1/2 damage to all enemies on a successful hit (normal damage to targeted enemy) and 1/2 WP damage to self on a roll of 4 (disregarding SP/row)),Ratmancer's Cowl (Deals double damage against Vermin), Sword of Ancestral Hatred (WP: 6, gains 1 WP every kill made with it), Heavy Flail (WP: 5 Fragile Effect), Staff of the Elven Warlock (WP: 5, wood elemental), Topaz(Lightning), Fire Bomb, Bomb XX (Deals 30 damage to all enemies and 10 damage to all heroes, all damage ignoring SP/row), Dragon Scale (Gives Lucky and Blessed effects on consumption), Strivvian Keystone, Shovel, Pickaxe Ellaria Arbour (Sandy) Level 17.5 Druid *Immune to Sealed effect* Power: 30 (26) Health: 32/32 Ether: 24/24 Gold: 96 Equipment: Ignis Fatuus (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), Mage's Muffler (protects from Sealed effect) Black Bandana (+3 Power), Inventory: Sylvania's Crossbow (WP:6, wood-elemental crossbow), (Potion, 2 Grand Potions, 1 Elixir, Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Venom, 2 Smoke Bombs, Flash Bomb, 2 Fire Bombs, 2 Ice Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 2 Water Bombs, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass , Scroll of Recklessness (Encouraged and Fragile for rest of battle, 5 ether, 50/50 chance), Bone, -1 Cheese, Topaz (Lightning) Rufindel Galadhras (Rufus) Level 15 Cleric Power: 25 Defense: 2 Health: 25/25 Ether: 21/21 Gold: 165 Equipment: Fauxthril Staff(WP:10) , Warlord's Helmet (SP:2 Grants 'Natural Respite'), Cloak of Chimera (+2 Health, +2 Ether) Inventory: Silver Claw (WP:8 Double Sell Value),Malfunctioning Staff (WP:12, on succesful attack, has a 50% chance to do half of WP damage to self instead(Ignoring SP and Row)),Potion x2, Remedy x2, Bone x2, Pickaxe, Tonic, Bedroll, Venom, Deadly Venom, Grand Potion, Wooden Shield(SP:2), Orcish Drum (WP: 8), Gold Ore (Worth 80 Gold) As I said in R&D, I have no choice but to put the quest on hold, I am very sorry, this topic can be locked, and I will have it reopened when I inevitably continue the quest, to which you of course are all invited. Thank you very much for sticking with me, players, and thank you for watching, those that did. It will continue, the story of Strivvi and the Missing Guards is not finished, it just wont be told now. Zepher, you can roleplay in the hall what you want with Servus. The Loans to Gurnam will be done the following: You just pay what you loaned in the first place, the money Boomingham paid for Servus will not be charged as he did not get the use out of it.

I am very sorry, but I have no choice. I am putting Quest 40 on hold. Due to some personal stuff I just can't bring to an end in a reasonable amount of time. The heroes can return to the hall and sign up for any other quest. When I can, I will continue with Quest 40, probably in a few months time, When that happens, I invite each of the six heroes back. Again, I am very, very sorry. But I don't see another option that would be fair to the heroes.

Wow. I killed him too.

Ye must mean the Scotcave, don't ya?!

Uhhh wow. Ah doen't know what toe see, reelly.

"That reminds me, let's not act like we are from Heroica trying to destroy General Haroka and whatnot. If anyone asks, we are here to join the general's cause."

Maybe something like: Heals target according to WP + Level, but damages self according to WP. When healing self heals according to Level, when attacking restores health to self according to WP or something like that.

Guts took the map. He said sternly: "Let's check out the warehouses first, there may be something in there we can use."

Have a great Christmas time, or whatever it is you celebrate, everyone!

"Let's just go, I doubt our friend here has arranged an alternative way of transport, so we don't really have a choice. I don't like it one bit myself, but I cant change anything, I think."

"I'd love to, my lady, but my hands are shackled. My former master owned a quarry outside of the city, I worked at his house here. His name was Alberto Pebblestone. I was doing my tasks in the courtyard when I saw him beat another slave, a woman... I wonder what she thinks of me now that I killed a man, and what will happen to her... Strange, a few days ago I had never even hurt anyone."

The slave has a concerned look on his face: "You are not allowed to free slaves unless in a special circumstance, like if you save the life of your master. Everything I have ever known is here... But I will take your deal. Maybe I can be free in Eubric? Life as a slave is not so bad as you make it out to be... At least we get food, a place to stay, and protection. The people that live on the street have none of those..."

The party starts walking, the slave runs after the party with his hands still bound. "My name is Servus. My parents were slaves, so I am too. My... former master hurt someone. I got angry... I picked up a rock. The next thing I remember I am being held back by four men, my master's head nothing but blood..."

Shepard-Commander. Money has been thrown at the screen.

"That all seems awfully contrived... I guess we have no other choice. If the others don't have any more questions, I am ready to start."

Ye'll be lucky ah be werring me good kilt todee, any oether dee, and you'd have been sorree, like, oversized fishstick!

Anee one gonna kiss, ah will vomit.

Boomingham hands over 120 gold, leaving him with 30. He takes the papers, which he sees are papers that prove he owns the slave, the key is likely for his shackles, and Boomingham takes the clothes as well. With the slave right behind him, he returns to the party. On the Paladin's question, he answers without emotion: "Yes, Master." Zoe hears Boomingham's plan, and says: "Not that I want to tell you what to do, but do you have a guide? You can't possibly be thinking of following a crude map into the desert on your own? You'd likely lose your way and die. Slave, do you know the deserts around the city?" "Not well, my lady." "That'd be too easy, wouldn't it... Okay, I have an idea, you follow that final lead you have left, I will meet up with Purple and Roman and find you a suitable guide for your trip into the desert, alright?"

The Slave-seller raises an eyebrow when Boomingham talks. "I can't say I have, Mister Blackhood. I can tell my suppliers to keep an eye out for any Eubricans, and I can send you word if you remain in the city. Very well. That will be a 120 gold, please." Blackhood holds a few papers, and a key in his hand.

The Raider frowned when the blue man called him and Nerwen out. The Raider put his hand on Lifestealer, and Guts explained: "We were hired, by this Sorrow, to recover the artifact known as the Darkstar. We got to Ve'er, went through a cave, until we found the tomb of General Haroka. Sorrow, revealed herself to be Sorona, some sort of love interest for Haroka. Who was actually not dead, but kept alive by the power of the Darkstar. We then had a choice, we could fight them right then, or let them leave. They promised peace, so we decided to allow them to leave. I was to go with them, they thought for I had been swayed by their promise of power, but I really just wanted to keep an eye on them and be able to slit their throats if they messed up. We travelled by ship to Miranda, where they proceeded to drink obnoxiously coloured drinks on the beach. After a couple of weeks of this, I decided to get back to Eubric, but not before they gave me this weapon, Lifestealer as was inscribed on the blade." Guts ultimately adds: "It seems it was a mistake to allow them to live. I have every intention of rectifying that mistake."

Guts crossed his arms, and said: "So they are in Miranda. How do you plan on getting us there, and what would have us do when we get there?"

If by liberty, you mean killing each other, then suuuure...

After Boomingham's bid, a silence fell for a few seconds, before Blackhawk started speaking again: "Very good sir, you look like you can handle a challenge, ey? Anyone else, come on!" No one seemed to be interested, so Blackhawk continued: "You just got yourself a good deal, my friend. Sold, for a 100 gold coins, to the man in the hood. Come on up." Half pushed by the crowd, Boomingham got up to the stage, where Blackhawk said: "We're just getting the paperwork in order, we need your name, occupation and intended use for the slave. After that you can pay and go on your way. Hm, you like a traveler, tell you what, for 20 gold, I can get you some good enough clothes and a cloak for your new purchase." Meanwhile the slave stared blankly at Boomingham.

Hello there lads and lasses. Let us be findin the villains noo. Ah cannae wait to bash the evil ones inna bloody pulp.

Guts squinted as he found himself in the bright room. The raider answered: "Tell us everything that you know about Haroka. I know very little, I know he once was a threat to the world, but no more than that. Your friend in Eubric mentioned Inquisitors? What or who are those? Has Haroka tried to form an army? What about Sorrow, or Sorona as she's also called?" The Raider sheathed Lifestealer for now, but he kept a watchful eye on the blue man.