The Legonater

I swing over and fire at the Red Crossbowman from the back row.

As I said, we'll be your guides and your guards. If that's all, I think we can move out. If you have any more questions, you can ask us there. The heroes stay the night, and awake well-rested. The six of them pack up and trek across the countryside. After a long journey they arrive at the opening of the mines.... Well that's ominous. Anybody got a way to lighten this up?

The people in the banner aren't supposed to be anyone specific. There's a few coincidences (or at least I believe that's what they are) but other than that they're separate characters. As for the banner itself, it wasn't that long after Heroica started. I think it was right when the sub-forum was created?

Siercon observes the throne room quietly. He feels a sense of unease about it, but he can't place it. The peasant somehow seems irrelevant to this sensation. Of course, of course. Not long after the treaty was signed, we began to work on the Garran Mines, or the Mines of the Treaty. King Aldruss of Delfin and I agreed that if this treaty were to work, we'd need something to unite the two kingdoms. The mine was our solution. Together we'd work through the Garran Mines, building a bridge between our countries figuratively and almost literally. We had assistance from the Norghs, obviously, but save that this mine was constructed solely from Duplovia and Delfrin. Then we lost contact. Yes, Just over a month ago we lost contact with the Garran Mines. We waited for a while, but nothing was changing. Duplovia and Delfrin each sent a search party, ours led by Captain Korr Dovanna and their's lead by Lieutenant Col Lachterson. Garran offered to assist, but their military force is negligible at best, mostly being made up of part-time farmers. Neither Dovanna or Lachterson have reported back, and many are worried about the implications of this. Similarly, our kingdoms believe these mines to be essential to the uniting of Duplovia and Delfrin, and can not condone them potentially falling into the wrong hands. Unfortunately, Garran agrees. They believe that anything going wrong with the mines will collapse our fragile peace, and that war will return. Even worse, it would lead to a third party in possession of a staging base right next door to them. Garran's locked up, refusing access in or out. I'd call it martial law, but again, there really is no military force. Still, Garran is pressuring both kingdoms to solve this soon. As if we needed more pressure. Under Eyric Rone here's advisement, you heroes have been called in. You will help us find what's wrong with the mine, and if necessary, take it back. Your guides will be myself, and Captain Quellir. Long time no see. We have little mapped out of the mine. Most of those materials were contained inside the mine itself, so we'll have to find those as we go or we'll be walking blind. We do, however, have this map of the entrance: We'll figure out what we can, and move forward. We're prepped to deal with unseen trouble, but you should be wary of the tunnels. The caves are practically infested with all sort of wildlife, so be careful. Our secondary object is to rescue Captain Dovanna, if possible. Korr is an old friend of mine. I trained him, and he's one of the best men this country has got. We need him back. I can't guarantee what you'll find down there. If something goes wrong - and I mean really wrong - survival comes before the mission. As much as this is search and rescue, this is also recon. If we discover something in those tunnels, it needs to get out. I hope that's clear. Any questions?

Yeah, get your pickaxe on those boulders. Atramor, can you see anything past them as it is?

Are we able to see what's beyond those boulders, or get through them?

I move to N8.

After some time, the heroes land on the other side of the Crystalline Sea. They trek through the Kingdoms before finding a sight that's familiar to some of the party... ...Harbid's Great Walls of Duplovia. The Heroes stand in awe of the walls for a moment as Aves arranges their entrance. Not forgetting the last time heroes entered Duplovia, they are hurried through the city instead of being shown in any sort of display. With barely enough time to take in the immense size of the city, the heroes are brought to Castle of Duplovia. Heroes! It's been some time. Yet not a moment to soon. I am King Somoril, of Duplovia. It's a deep pleasure to meet you.

Garran is a smaller village that was set up between Duplovia and Delfrin by people who believed they could serve as peacekeepers and end the war. Because of it's location, it suddenly became a moving ground for armies on both sides, and the village devoted to peace was turned into a decisive military target. Had it been built at in a different age, perhaps Garran would have became a kingdom in it's own right, instead it stands as a small town ravaged by battle. Now that the war is over, the people there merely want to be left alone. They at first were pleased to help support the mine that could bring peace. Instead they now feel it's only bringing more trouble to them.

Ah! You're all here, excellent! Aves makes a motion to someone, and the ship sets sail. I'm afraid Delfrin is in much the situation we are. I believe they also have tried to send a rescue team, with similar results. With the Mines in the state they are, the nearby town of Garran has refused to let people pass, making communications back and forth take even longer. The only way to find out what's going on is to go down there and see for ourselves. Party: Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09) *Party Leader* 99 years old elf Hunter Level 24.66 Power: 37 (LVL 22+WP 15) Defense: 6(Chevalier of Charis armor + Dream Helm) Health: 38/38 (6 + 20 + 6 + 4 + 2 Chicken Drumstick) Gold: 350 Equipment: Fauxthril Crossbow (WP:13 15 due to Hunter's Quiver darkness-, ice-elemental, Hollow Blade upgraded [nothing stored]), Chevalier of Charis armor- (Artifact, bodywear) (Maximum health +2, SP: 2), Dream Helm (SP: 4, wearer immune to asleep and fast asleep, artifact, headwear), Hunter's Qiver (WP: +2 to bows and crossbows, allows the hunter to favour two typers at the same time) Inventory: Delfrin Crossbow (WP: 7) • Duplovian Helmets of the Guard (SP: 2, Immune to Magic and Healing), Trickster's Mask of the Gender-Swap, Sterile Gloves (Immune to Poisoned and Bleeding; handwear) • Grand Potion (2), Potions (10), Remedies (2), Tonic (2), Venoms (6), Nostrum, Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, Ice Bomb, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb (2), Military Grade Fire Bomb, Lightning Bob, Elven Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable), Meads (3), Weak potion (2), Weak Regeneration Potion (1), Weak Regeneration Tonic (1), Smelling Salt (2), Mithril Shard (1/4 of a piece of Mithril), Big Apple, Bones (6), Skeleton Decoy, Charcoal, Phoenix Essence (2), Grating Stone • Bedroll, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass Name: William Harkenshire Level: 19.5 Warden Power: 31 Health: 34/34 Gold: 79 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 x3, 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 x2, Magic Saucepan, Nostrum, Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle), 1 fine Montresorian Wine, Mead, (Shard of Wood: WP 1 Dagger) Thalion Dwinlas, the Super Sleuth and School Inspector (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level: 29 1/3 *Immune to Fragile, Sealed* *Causes Jinxed on successful hits* Power: 42 (Level 29 + WP 13) Defense: 7 (3 + 4) Health: 37/37 (5 + 28 + 4) Ether: 44/44 (5 + 28 + 5 + 1 + 5) Gold: 800 Equipment: Alpha and Omega (WP:13, dual healing/spellcasting at the cost of 2 ether, staves), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, Immunity toSealed, bodywear), Emerald Hood (SP:4, Immunity to Fragile, headwear, Bad Luck Charm (Makes the sorcerer’s spells - including Razzmatazz and Sleight of Hand - cause an additional Jinxed effect, increasing their ether cost by 1; suitable for sorcerers; accessory) Inventory: Gems: Zirconia (Gem containing all elements; cannot be merged into equipment), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Garnet (Earth), Ruby (Fire), Opal (Ice), Emerald (Wood), Sapphire (Wind), Aquamarine (Water), Topaz (Lightning) Scrolls: Scroll of Sealing (2), Scroll of Blindness (2), Scroll of Frailty (2), Scroll of Weakening (2), Scroll of Confusion (2), Scroll of Sleep (2) Weapons:Sleeper (WP:5, deals Asleep to enemies it hits, Hollow Upgrade [Nostrum stored], melee/throwing weapon), Ratsbane (WP:10, absorbs 2 health on successful hits, dagger), Batarang (WP:13, darkness-elemental, throwing weapon Ribcage Shield (SP:9; every time the wielder takes a hit, the shield loses one SP; gives immunity to Doomed and Sudden Death for as long the shield has SP left) Artifacts:Sterile Gloves (Immunity to Poisoned and Bleeding, handwear), Duplovian Helmet of the Guard (SP:2, Immune to Magic and Healing, headwear), Marauder’s Mantle (Grants permanent Reinforced-effect, doubling defense; suitable to marauders; backwear), Winged Sandals (Protects from Bound and Slowed effects, footwear), Cloak of Necrotic Shielding(SP: 3, provides SPECIAL GUARD against Undead Enemies, backwear), Cloak of Espionage (Allows the wearer to examine enemy stats before a battle, backwearBumble Fanshirt (SP:1, vermin with level less than half of the wearer's are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; bodywear), Dragoon's Helmet (SP:3, makes wearer absorb attacks of the element of their pet dragon, gaining health instead of damage; suitable for dragoons; headwear) Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, Magic Compass Consumables: Copy of The Eubric Herald (Gives the target the transcended and inspired effects for the duration of one battle), Kraken Fang (Grants hastened and reinforced effects when consumed), Grand Potion (6), Potion (2), Smelling Salts (3), Nostrum (6), Mead, Elixir, Ether Core, Grand Tonic, Remedy (3), Phoenix Essence, Bone (2), Venom, Smoke Bomb, Deluxe Skeleton Decoy, Skeleton Decoy Siercon (Siercon and Coral) Male, Age and species unknown (Visual appearance of hollow black smoke in human form.) Level 11 Mage Power: 19 (11 levels + 8 WP) (+3 front row) Defense: 0 front row or 3 back row. (Robe of the Dastanian Pongcanis Champion) Health: 15/15 (4 base + 9 lvl) Ether: 15/15 (5 base + 9 lvl) Gold: 225 Equipment: -Lullaby Wand (WP:8, sleep effect) -Robe of the Dastanian Pongcanis Champion (Wearer gains Power +3 while on the front row or SP:3 while on the back row; bodywear, suitable for barbarians and mages) -Sylvania's Cowl (Artifact, Head Wear, Animal Talk) Inventory: Topaz (Lightning), Diamond (Light), Bedroll, Scroll of Sleep, Shield (SP:1), Sanctified Rito Spear, (WP:4, doubled against Flying enemies; spear), Hood of the Dark Druid (wearer absorbs Wood- and Darkness-elemental damage: headwear, suitable for druids only), Magic Compass, Shovel, Magnifying Glass Consumables: Potion (5), Remedy, Dragon Scale, Mead (2),

Hmm, you're right. I realize Headhunters where in TCW, but maybe this could be a sign that other EU elements will creep into the movies.

No, I agree. I'm still not convinced Deadpool works on a movie format - I fear it'll be the sort of thing people want so much, they won't realize how bad it could be. This isn't criticism on Ryan Reynolds or anything, I think he was a great Wade Wilson, I just think Deadpool as a character doesn't really work in a movie. He's funny, he breaks the fourth wall, he has no censor. That's great in concept, but it's very easy to come off as purely ridiculous in the movie format. I could very well be wrong, and I look forward to being wrong, but I feel this has a high potential for failure.

~-This Quest is for chosen heroes only. If you are interested in joining Heroica RPG, visit the Heroica Rules and FAQ topic to learn how to do so-~ The heroes make their way to the docks. After looking around, they notice a large ship bearing the Duplovian flag. As they approach, they find the knight that summoned them earlier waiting for them. He gives a friendly wave. Greetings, heroes! Some of you already know me - I'm Aves, knight of Duplovia. It's been some time since you helped sign the peace treaty between Duplovia and Delfrin. Almost a year, isn't it? Since then our two kingdoms have worked together on the Garran Mines, approximately halfway between them. For a long time we were making a good deal of progress, and real unity seemed to be building between us. About a month ago, we lost contact with the mines. We sent a search and rescue team lead by Captain Korr Dovanna, but they have not returned. We are fearing the rest, and so we have come back to you. Hopefully we can solve this mystery with ease! Party: Alexander Vandangant (Wedge09) *Party Leader* 99 years old elf Hunter Level 24.66 Power: 35 (LVL 22+WP 13) Defense: 6(Chevalier of Charis armor + Dream Helm) Health: 38/38 (6 + 20 + 6 + 4 + 2 Chicken Drumstick) Gold: 350 Equipment: Fauxthril Crossbow (WP:11 13 due to Hunter's Quiver darkness-, ice-elemental, Hollow Blade upgraded [nothing stored]), Chevalier of Charis armor- (Artifact, bodywear) (Maximum health +2, SP: 2), Dream Helm (SP: 4, wearer immune to asleep and fast asleep, artifact, headwear), Sterile Gloves (Immune to Poisoned and Bleeding; handwear) Inventory: Delfrin Crossbow (WP: 7) • Duplovian Helmets of the Guard (SP: 2, Immune to Magic and Healing), Hunter's Qiver (WP: +2 to bows and crossbows, allows the hunter to favour two typers at the same time), Trickster's Mask of the Gender-Swap • Grand Potion (2), Potions (10), Remedies (2), Tonic (2), Venoms (6), Nostrum, Smoke Bomb, Dirt Bomb, Ice Bomb, Holy Bomb, Fire Bomb (2), Military Grade Fire Bomb, Lightning Bob, Elven Bomb, First Aid Kit (Consumable), Meads (3), Weak potion (2), Weak Regeneration Potion (1), Weak Regeneration Tonic (1), Smelling Salt (2), Mithril Shard (1/4 of a piece of Mithril), Big Apple, Bones (6), Skeleton Decoy, Charcoal, Phoenix Essence (2), Grating Stone • Bedroll, Shovel, Telescope, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass Name: William Harkenshire Level: 19.5 Warden Power: 31 Health: 34/34 Gold: 79 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 x3, 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 x2, Magic Saucepan, Nostrum, Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle), 1 fine Montresorian Wine, Mead, (Shard of Wood: WP 1 Dagger) Thalion Dwinlas, the Super Sleuth and School Inspector (-obelix-) 213 years old male elf Sorcerer Level: 29 1/3 *Immune to Fragile, Sealed* *Causes Jinxed on successful hits* Power: 42 (Level 29 + WP 13) Defense: 7 (3 + 4) Health: 37/37 (5 + 28 + 4) Ether: 44/44 (5 + 28 + 5 + 1 + 5) Gold: 800 Equipment: Alpha and Omega (WP:13, dual healing/spellcasting at the cost of 2 ether, staves), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, Immunity toSealed, bodywear), Emerald Hood (SP:4, Immunity to Fragile, headwear, Bad Luck Charm (Makes the sorcerer’s spells - including Razzmatazz and Sleight of Hand - cause an additional Jinxed effect, increasing their ether cost by 1; suitable for sorcerers; accessory) Inventory: Gems: Zirconia (Gem containing all elements; cannot be merged into equipment), Amethyst (Darkness), Diamond (Light), Garnet (Earth), Ruby (Fire), Opal (Ice), Emerald (Wood), Sapphire (Wind), Aquamarine (Water), Topaz (Lightning) Scrolls: Scroll of Sealing (2), Scroll of Blindness (2), Scroll of Frailty (2), Scroll of Weakening (2), Scroll of Confusion (2), Scroll of Sleep (2) Weapons:Sleeper (WP:5, deals Asleep to enemies it hits, Hollow Upgrade [Nostrum stored], melee/throwing weapon), Ratsbane (WP:10, absorbs 2 health on successful hits, dagger), Batarang (WP:13, darkness-elemental, throwing weapon Ribcage Shield (SP:9; every time the wielder takes a hit, the shield loses one SP; gives immunity to Doomed and Sudden Death for as long the shield has SP left) Artifacts:Sterile Gloves (Immunity to Poisoned and Bleeding, handwear), Duplovian Helmet of the Guard (SP:2, Immune to Magic and Healing, headwear), Marauder’s Mantle (Grants permanent Reinforced-effect, doubling defense; suitable to marauders; backwear), Winged Sandals (Protects from Bound and Slowed effects, footwear), Cloak of Necrotic Shielding(SP: 3, provides SPECIAL GUARD against Undead Enemies, backwear), Cloak of Espionage (Allows the wearer to examine enemy stats before a battle, backwearBumble Fanshirt (SP:1, vermin with level less than half of the wearer's are scared and won't directly attack the wearer; bodywear), Dragoon's Helmet (SP:3, makes wearer absorb attacks of the element of their pet dragon, gaining health instead of damage; suitable for dragoons; headwear) Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, Magic Compass Consumables: Copy of The Eubric Herald (Gives the target the transcended and inspired effects for the duration of one battle), Kraken Fang (Grants hastened and reinforced effects when consumed), Grand Potion (6), Potion (2), Smelling Salts (3), Nostrum (6), Mead, Elixir, Ether Core, Grand Tonic, Remedy (3), Phoenix Essence, Bone (2), Venom, Smoke Bomb, Deluxe Skeleton Decoy, Skeleton Decoy Siercon (Siercon and Coral) Male, Age and species unknown (Visual appearance of hollow black smoke in human form.) Level 11 Mage Power: 19 (11 levels + 8 WP) (+3 front row) Defense: 0 front row or 3 back row. (Robe of the Dastanian Pongcanis Champion) Health: 15/15 (4 base + 9 lvl) Ether: 15/15 (5 base + 9 lvl) Gold: 225 Equipment: -Lullaby Wand (WP:8, sleep effect) -Robe of the Dastanian Pongcanis Champion (Wearer gains Power +3 while on the front row or SP:3 while on the back row; bodywear, suitable for barbarians and mages) -Sylvania's Cowl (Artifact, Head Wear, Animal Talk) Inventory: Topaz (Lightning), Diamond (Light), Bedroll, Scroll of Sleep, Shield (SP:1), Sanctified Rito Spear, (WP:4, doubled against Flying enemies; spear), Hood of the Dark Druid (wearer absorbs Wood- and Darkness-elemental damage: headwear, suitable for druids only) Consumables: Potion, Remedy, Dragon Scale QM Note: Sorry for the wait! Thank you all for joining, and welcome to Quest 113! Please confirm your participation by posting in this topic within 24 hours. Also remember to check your stats, and be sure to tell me if you've made any purchases in the marketplace. Thanks again!

A man in Duplovian armour walks into the hall, and examines the list for a while. Smiling, he replaces the sing-up list with another one. The boat to Duplovia sets sail in a few hours, I hope you're ready by then! Chosen Heroes for Quest 113: Mystery in the Mines: Alexander Vandangrant, Level 24.66 Hunter (Wedge09) William Harkenshire, Level 19.5 Warden (Fred Daniel Yam) Thalion Dwinlas, Level 19 Sorcerer (-obeliex-) Siercon, Level 11 Mage (Siercon and Coral)

I fire at Violet from the back.

Keep it up! I repeat.

I turn and fire at the Green Crossbowman from the back.

Current Sign-Ups for Quest 113: Mystery in the Mines: Actaeon Artus, Level 6 Ranger (Actaeon) Warlen Melimane, Level 6 Mage (The Chosen Minifigure) Kiray Nastayo, Level 4 Knight (KingoftheZempk) Alexander Vandangant, Level 24.66 Hunter (Wedge09) Francis Barkley, Level 5 Ranger (Captain Settle) William Harkenshire, Level 19.5 Warden (Fred Daniel Yam) Bartholomew Docken, Level 46.4 Warden (Brickdoctor) Thalion Dwinlas, Level 19 Sorcerer (-obelix-) Siercon, Level 11 Mage (Siercon and Coral) Rudus, Level 1 Barbarian (the lego dwarf)

I fire at the Red Crossbowman from the back.

I step in line behind the group.

I've heard that noted from a few people. It's definitely an interesting detail, and could definitely solve that mystery, while introducing Pym and at the same time keeping it relevant to the movie. As for Rhodey, I really doubt he'll suit up in the movie, and definitely not as a main character.

I try to pull a torch off the wall.

I fire at the Green Pongcanis from the back. Let's finish this!

I fire at the Spearman from the back with the Mockthrill Longbow. What, is that all they've got? For all their rambling, the great Pongcanis culture isn't half as great as they seem to think it is.