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Quick question, if a player rolls a MISS when using a throwing weapon, do they still need to retrieve it?

Round 2 Mizuki Kimura vs. Alexander Vandangant: >Alexander vs. Mizuki - Hit (Mitzuki: 13 health-(5/2=3 damage)=10 health) >Mizuki vs. Alexander - Miss Alexander lets loose his arrow and hits Mizuki squarely in the thigh. The rogue snaps the arrow quickly off before throwing her top hat at the ranger. Her aim is off however and the headware veers off to one side missing Alexander completely. Mizuki Kimura (zakura)*Immune to Enamoured effect* 21 years old human Rogue Level: 15.5 Power: 25 (15 + 10) Health: 10/21 (7 + 14) Gold: 647 Equipment: Top Hat (WP: 14. 50% Stun chance, ranged, retrievable, suitable for rangers, rogues, beast warriors and infiltrators), Eyepatch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class), Necklace (Protects from Enamoured effect, accessory) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Bow (WP: 5), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, Grand Potion, Dagger (WP: 10) Vs. Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09) 99 years old elf Ranger Level: 10 Power: 15 (10+5) Defense: 2 Health: 17/17 (6+9+2) Gold: 13 Equipment: Fauxthril Crossbow (WP: 5, darkness-elemental), Chevalier of Charis armor- (Artifact, bodywear) (Maximum health +2, SP: 2) Inventory: Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable), Leather Armour (Artifact, SP: 1) Battle Order: Mizuki Alexander Both of you, list which row you will fight from.

"Or she's dead, not really a pleasant reason."

Crossbow Upholsterer- Not quite sure who it came from, but it's probably in reference to my character in Heroica RPG who's constantly unholstering his crossbows gunslinger style.

QMs/NPCs (send these votes to Zepher): Best Scenery/Photography Best Game Mechanic (including battle mechanic, puzzles, riddles, etc.) Best Item Best Friendly NPC (Roleplaying) Best Villianous NPC (Roleplaying) Best Villain/Enemy (Game Mechanic-wise) Best Story Players/Character (send these votes to WBD): Best Roleplayer Best Battle Strategist Best Character Optimizer Most Badass Character Most Original Character Most Powerful/Meaningful Relationship (Doesn't have to be a love relationship) Best Party Dynamic (Quest #)

Skrall poked through the black ooze grabbing the gold that remained. He tossed 40 to Thothwick, and Haldor, keeping the 40 for himself and handed the remainder and the grand potion to Dyric. "We'd best see if we can find Ms. Nyx," with that Skrall led the group back to where they had split up and tracked the battle mage.

1. I tend to have seasons of sickness, but am currently on the mend and feel up for such an exciting voyage. 2. I have had the opportunity to travel to many a fine location, including a land populated by talking animals, the inner city, Asgard, outer-space, and most recently a dude ranch. 3. I prefer things to be simple, but now and again I slip my Hawaiian shirt and aviators on and am ready to tackle anything new and exciting that comes my way. 4. I don't need a vacation, but I would very much enjoy one.

Round 1 Mizuki Kimura vs. Alexander Vandangant: >Mizuki vs. Alexander - Damage (Mizuki: 21 health-(5/2=3 damage)=18 health) >Alexander vs. Mizuki - Critical Hit (Mitzuki: 18 health-(5x2/2=5 damage)=13 health) Mizuki is distracted as she fishes the top hat from her pack and is not quick enough to avoid taking damage from Alexander who has already knocked and let loose two arrows that strike the rogue. Mizuki Kimura (zakura)*Immune to Enamoured effect* 21 years old human Rogue Level: 15.5 Power: 25 (15 + 10) Health: 13/21 (7 + 14) Gold: 647 Equipment: Top Hat (WP: 14. 50% Stun chance, ranged, retrievable, suitable for rangers, rogues, beast warriors and infiltrators), Eyepatch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class), Necklace (Protects from Enamoured effect, accessory) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Bow (WP: 5), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, Grand Potion, Dagger (WP: 10) Vs. Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09) 99 years old elf Ranger Level: 10 Power: 15 (10+5) Defense: 2 Health: 17/17 (6+9+2) Gold: 13 Equipment: Fauxthril Crossbow (WP: 5, darkness-elemental), Chevalier of Charis armor- (Artifact, bodywear) (Maximum health +2, SP: 2) Inventory: Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable), Leather Armour (Artifact, SP: 1) Battle Order: Alexander Mizuki Both of you, list which row you will fight from.

The ninja-esque rogue issues her challenge to the confident ranger as both combatants prepare to square away for the brawl ahead. Mizuki Kimura (zakura)*Immune to Enamoured effect* 21 years old human Rogue Level: 15.5 Power: 25 (15 + 10) Health: 21/21 (7 + 14) Gold: 647 Equipment: Dagger (WP: 10), Eyepatch (Artifact, headwear. 50% Chance to stop Blind effect, suitable for any class), Necklace (Protects from Enamoured effect, accessory) Inventory: Sylph Shuriken (WP:12, wind- and light-elemental; throwing weapon), Bow (WP: 5), 2 Potions, Phoenix Essence, 2 Venoms, 2 Holy Bombs, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Cannonball, Death Progg Claw, Trial Brew, Grand Potion, Top Hat (WP: 14. 50% Stun chance, ranged, retrievable, suitable for rangers, rogues, beast warriors and infiltrators) Vs. Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09) 99 years old elf Ranger Level: 10 Power: 15 (10+5) Defense: 2 Health: 17/17 (6+9+2) Gold: 13 Equipment: Fauxthril Crossbow (WP: 5, darkness-elemental), Chevalier of Charis armor- (Artifact, bodywear) (Maximum health +2, SP: 2) Inventory: Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2 Venoms, Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, 2 Ice Bombs, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable), Leather Armour (Artifact, SP: 1) Battle Order: Mizuki Alexander Both of you, list which row you will fight from. GM Note: Remember that you will not regain any consumables you use in this fight.

Yes I am, as long as I'm in the midwest for a job I should be there. I'm toying around with plot ideas currently.

"Well done Dyric. Let's finish off this last beastie and get on out of here. Phil move in, full out assault." Skrall set a bolt in the crossbow and took aim at Chaos Beast D from the back row. <Poletad, go for the legs of that last one, but make sure ya keep yer distance.> Battle Order: Dyric Skrall Haldor Thothwick Phil Poletad

OoC: Zepher, I'm assuming Dyric didn't assassinate anything? "Well Dyric, 'bout time ya hit somethin'." Skrall reloaded and fired again. <Same plan, Poletad. Go ahead and heal the first one of us to take damage from the back row, join Phil from the back row if we're all intact.> Battle Order: Dyric Skrall Phil Thothwick Haldor Poletad

Gurnam would probably be a rogue. Actually a quest specifically played by villains might be something very interesting indeed.

I've considered having Gurnam getting caught in a black market scheme and having to join Heroica, so maybe they'd get along.

Exquisite maps Sandy! If you'd like to, you can add the Inn of the Winking Gargoyle right across the street from the cemetery as well as Sem's Sensible Investments next to the Academy of Enlightenment.

Thanks Zepher, I enjoyed the "QMing my QM" aspect as well. It never hurts to have a little leverage in your back pocket. I agree with you a little on timing, unfortunately it couldn't be helped. Perhaps some of the battles could have been sped up by auto-rolling but I generally dislike doing that, especially when there are so many various strategies that a party could use on any given round such as in the last battle. With 3 players it can also be challenging especially when you're trying to keep a conversation feeling like it is flowing naturally. If I'm in the mid-west this summer, I will be doing a live quest at Brickworld in Chicago, and I know that that will definitely provide the role-playing speed that some people enjoy.

Here we go, first off thanks to you all for participating, I actually had an enjoyable time QMing this quest and I hope you all had fun as well. This quest was actually put together on the fly, someone put out a quasi-request for a quest about 2 months back and after about a week of brainstorming and rushed building Quest 54 was born. It's funny looking back on how the quest changed over time, I had a structure with beginning (Spinnetus), middle (Grumpkins), end (Warehouse), and the rest of the details kind of filled themselves in as we went along more or less. It would have been nothing though without such great PC's however and you are the ones who really made the quest come alive, so thank you. Thank you as well to all the rest of the QM's for the loaning of your characters, settings, and items it really helped get this quest put together so quickly. This quest was supposed to be more of a nostalgic quest, giving nods and asides to some of the great characters and locations we have built up in this world we have created, I hope it succeeded. Player Feedback: Boomingham/Zepher: As always, it was really great to have you along. I love how you role-play during the battles and your interactions with the NPC's and your fellow PC's were superb and it was always a treat responding to you through the lens of another character. Your battle orders and strategies were always thought out and it was fun trying to come up with good challenges for your party. Ellaria/Sandy: Thanks for coming along and being my spell-check as far as the battles go, it's always good to have a second pair of eyes reviewing all the calculations. Your role-playing as well was top notch and I loved how you developed the relationship that Ellaria has with Boomingham. She is really starting find her feet in the world of Herocia and it was really neat watching that happen in this quest. William Harkenshire/Fred Daniel Yam: You were sort of the Docken of this group say little and get the job done. I know people have different playing styles, so even though you didn't do a ton of role-playing, if you had an enjoyable time then I'm happy. That said, you did a good job helping with the puzzles and contributing towards making your Party as strong as it could be. Self critique: I wanted to look at how I critiqued myself after my last quest and see if I improved: -I was more pleased with how this quest ended as it didn't feel as rushed and felt that the quest was a good mix between being plot-driven vs. a mystery. The quest was originally planned to be about a month long, but due to the fact that we were all in different time zones, it was somewhat challenging, but we still covered a lot of ground in that time if you look back in retrospect. -I believe the battles were a little better this time round. The first one was meant to be challenging with just a little peril, the second a fairly easy battle with a twist, and the last one difficult. Looking back, I think I might have set the enemies' health a little too high, but the difficulty of the battle also stemmed from some pretty poor rounds for the party. This time round I aimed for designing enemies that tried to take advantages of the party's weaknesses and I think it was successful, however I might have gone a little overboard in the last battle. -As I said, length was a little challenging due to time-zones but I felt pretty good about it overall. -No complaints on photography this time, I did a little better in making sure I had models made for all the scenes ahead of time and I do have to give some of the other QM's credit for certain designs as well as previous scenery. Memorable Moments: -The argument with the Rocklings (Apparently some characters are still a fan of "big business" ) -Ellaria's guessing what Grumpkins are afraid of (by the way the word was "Birds", Grumpkins have a thing with chickens especially ) -William trying to rob the Harbor Master blind. -The cadet fight (actions have consequences, remember that heroes ) -Boomingham's speech against J. Smith (who am I kidding, they're always epic ) -Boomingham working to get Plud a job.

Boomingham hands the note to the Grumpkin and the Party bids farewell to the pessimistic vegetable as they head back for Heroica Hall. Even though they had failed to completely end the trouble caused by J. Smith, they smiled knowing that through it all, they had done their part to forestall evil in Eubric in their own little way. Party: Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher) *Party Leader* Level 21 Paladin *Immune to Fragile* Power: 39 Defense: 12 Health: 43/43 Ether: 10/15 Gold: 160 (Owe 50 to Docken, 79 to Arthur) Equipment: Scupperer (Great-sword, WP: 10, Darkness, Causes Bleeding Effect for 5 Damage until remedied or healed to full health) 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), Heavy Armor (SP: 5, Immunity to Fragile) Inventory: Frozen Saber (Great-sword, WP: 9, stunned effect, Light), Bedroll, 4 Bones, Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Marksman's Monocle, Scroll of Recklessness (Encouraged and Fragile for rest of battle, 5 ether, 50/50 chance) Ruby, Garnet, Opal, 2 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Military Grade Fire Bomb, Tome of Affluence (Generates 10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle, accessory), Nostrum Ellaria Arbour (Sandy) 22 years old female human Level 19 Druid *Immune to Sealing* Power: 29 (19+10) (25 for ranged attacks (19+6)) Defense: 3 Health: 35/35 ((9+18+7)x2) Ether: 1/27 (5+18+1+2) Gold: 75 Equipment: Sylvania's Crossbow (WP:6, wood-elemental crossbow), Mage's Muffler (protects from sealing), Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear) Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), Topaz (Lightning), Potion, 2 Grand Potions, Elixir, Remedy, 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, Bone, Scroll of Inspiration (Inspired for rest of battle, 10 ether, 50/50 chance), Black Bandana (Power +3, pirate lingo), Magnifying Glass, Bone, Nostrum William Harkenshire (Fred Daniel Yam) Level 17 Warden Power: 28 Defense: 8 Health: 32/32 Gold: 75 Equipment: Croise Crossbow (WP: 11), Chimera Armor (Torsowear, Suitable for Knights and Barbarians, +2 SP, +2 Health), Pauldrons (SP +2, suitable to Knights, Dragoons and Skirmishers; accessory), Lion Knight Shield (SP: 4, suitable for Knights) Inventory: Repeating Crossbow (WP: 5 May not be upgraded; Fire; Hastened), Hand Cannon (WP: 5; Lightning, Wood), 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; Cursed Effect), Fire Bomb, Water Bomb, Amethyst, Grating Stone, Elixer, Military Grade Water Bomb, Military Grade Lightning Bomb, Bone, Magic Saucepan, Nostrum QM Note: That's it folks, I'll say more in a little bit in the QM Discussion Thread, but you've all been great. Thanks for playing along, feel free to make any final posts.

"The Cathedral of Commerce? Could use a job now that Spud's gone, though I suppose the priests are probably part of a secret sect of vegetable mashing mani..." The Grumpkin glanced at the disapproving looks coming from the Party. "You know, I bet they're right decent folks, just like you all are. I'll take you up on your offer sir and most gladly."

The grumpkin smiled rather sheepishly. "Oh! I'm sorry mam. We grumkins tend to be on the bottom of most food-chains, got to stay suspicious you know, for survival. Well it seems Spud can finally rest in peace. Thank you Heroes, thank you from the bottom of my 3 hearts, I'm sure I can sleep with one eye closed at least now."

The Party makes its way back to the Grumpkin commune, where they are greeted by a familiar individual of the afore mentioned species. "Oh I get it, you've changed your mind and now you are actually here to do me in."

All of the houses seem to have their pros and cons. Yes the Bonapartes seem the most lawful, but only because it profits/is in their best interest to maintain the safety of the trade-routes and the city.

Spinnetus rustled around at his desk before handing each of the heroes 25 Gold and a Nostrum. "We have our fair share of apprentices, but if you are aware of an individual who shows gumption for the service of Mercutio, I would not mind taking on a steward myself. You'd best let your man know however, that the life of a priest in the service of Mercutio is not an easy one and requires both discipline of the intellect as well as the body." Party: Lord Lawrence Boomingham (Zepher) *Party Leader* Level 21 Paladin *Immune to Fragile* Power: 39 Defense: 12 Health: 43/43 Ether: 10/15 Gold: 160 (Owe 50 to Docken, 79 to Arthur) Equipment: Scupperer (Great-sword, WP: 10, Darkness, Causes Bleeding Effect for 5 Damage until remedied or healed to full health) 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), Heavy Armor (SP: 5, Immunity to Fragile) Inventory: Frozen Saber (Great-sword, WP: 9, stunned effect, Light), Bedroll, 4 Bones, Emerald Lamp of Summoning, Marksman's Monocle, Scroll of Recklessness (Encouraged and Fragile for rest of battle, 5 ether, 50/50 chance) Ruby, Garnet, Opal, 2 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, Military Grade Fire Bomb, Tome of Affluence (Generates 10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle, accessory), Nostrum Ellaria Arbour (Sandy) 22 years old female human Level 19 Druid *Immune to Sealing* Power: 29 (19+10) (25 for ranged attacks (19+6)) Defense: 3 Health: 35/35 ((9+18+7)x2) Ether: 1/27 (5+18+1+2) Gold: 75 Equipment: Sylvania's Crossbow (WP:6, wood-elemental crossbow), Mage's Muffler (protects from sealing), Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear) Inventory: Ignis Fatuus (WP:10, fire-elemental staff), Topaz (Lightning), Potion, 2 Grand Potions, Elixir, Remedy, 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, Bone, Scroll of Inspiration (Inspired for rest of battle, 10 ether, 50/50 chance), Black Bandana (Power +3, pirate lingo), Magnifying Glass, Bone, Nostrum William Harkenshire (Fred Daniel Yam) Level 17 Warden Power: 28 Defense: 8 Health: 32/32 Gold: 75 Equipment: Croise Crossbow (WP: 11), Chimera Armor (Torsowear, Suitable for Knights and Barbarians, +2 SP, +2 Health), Pauldrons (SP +2, suitable to Knights, Dragoons and Skirmishers; accessory), Lion Knight Shield (SP: 4, suitable for Knights) Inventory: Repeating Crossbow (WP: 5 May not be upgraded; Fire; Hastened), Hand Cannon (WP: 5; Lightning, Wood), 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; Cursed Effect), Fire Bomb, Water Bomb, Amethyst, Grating Stone, Elixer, Military Grade Water Bomb, Military Grade Lightning Bomb, Bone, Magic Saucepan, Nostrum

"Well, I believe our agreement did depend upon you returning my cloak and it looks like I'm going to have to go out and purchase a new one. However, since you have relieved me of most of my worries, I'd be willing to pay you each 25 Gold and a Nostrum. Does this sound adequate?

"Oh dear! I thought you folks dealt with thieves and the such? To bad about the cloak though, it was one of my favorites."