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[Roboson]

Lords and Legends

As the first winds of spring blew across the town of Kirsch, they brought with them visitors from across the world. Kirsch had long been an isolated town, and the prospect of becoming a hotspot for lords, legends, merchants, and visitors of all kinds had stirred the town into an excited mania. Kirsch was not a large town, with only a few thousand residents, and it's most notable feature up until this point was that it was the only town in the region. Commerce has never been a strong suit for Kirsch, local items from local farms and local artisans, for sale to local buyers. Not this spring however. Merchants from across the world gathered in impromptu bazaars, taverns and hostels were booked to the brim, and adventurous sorts of all shapes and sizes roamed the streets. The air was full of strange foreign music, and smelled of exotic spices. Even as the cold night air brought bitter frosts, the burgeoning sounds revelry and anticipation rang out from around campfires and caravans nestled throughout the valley.

Most notable was the arrival of many lords. Kirsch was once founded by a Pioneer, a lord variant which specializes in pushing the borders of civilization into wild new lands. A dilapidated statue dedicated to the founder can be found in a small courtyard in the northwestern corner of town, but the inscription describing the founder and their achievements has long since faded away. In the time since, only a handful of lords have take residence in Kirsch. Of which, none really gathered any notoriety, history of their existence regulated to dusty court records and yellowed city documents. In the course of a fortnight, more lords arrived into the city than during the entire prior existence of the town. Lords quickly began exercising their power, and Lord's Manors began to appear throughout the valley. Noble lawns and hedgegardens appeared overnight in the valley below town. Some took the form of Victorian estates, others as small shrines or stone towers. Local carriages quickly began giving scenic tours of the valley.

But one question was on everyone's mind: "Where is the dungeon they travelled all this way for?" Information is as contradictory and exaggerated here as it was throughout winter. It's not that information on the dungeon was hard to come by, but the opposite. Everyone knew where the dungeon was, and would tell you for a price. Secret tunnels hidden in the cliffsides. Caves deep in the mountains. A fae portal unnoticeable, unless you know just where to look. Some claimed the dungeon was an ancient necropolis, others claim it's a lost dwarven keep, or even an interdimensional refuge. Soon, expedition parties started heading off in every direction. Some with local guides, others striking out on rumor alone. The race was on!

Spoiler: Legends for Hire (click to show/hide)

The starting bid for each legend is 100g. Starting now, there's a 10g minimum to raise a bid.

Thomas Ribbs
A squat frogman with a dark green skin, which fades to lime on their face and torso. He wears a wide brimmed pointy green hat. He claims it's magical.

HP: 19
AR: 1
S: 4
BD: 0
DD: 0

Class: Wizard
Race: Frogman

Skills:
Spellcaster
Rockshot: 2d2 damage
Wizard Pull: Brings one ranged enemy into melee range. 


Equipment:
Wizard Hat


Kishi Wantaro
A noble warrior of few words from a distant land. Never laughs at puns.

HP: 25
AR: 4
S: 4
BD: 4
DD: 0

Class: Samuri (V)
Race: Human

Skills:
Stances: (Can switch stances between combat encounters)
Quickdraw Stance: Half of speed is removed. Equal amount added to BD.
Stalwart Stance: Half of BD is removed. Equal amount is added to AR.


Equipment:


Isaac Elmstone
A brown haired dwarf with a stony grey complexion. He has a steel monocle and a sweet tooth.   

HP: 21
AR: 0
S: 2
BD: 2
DD: 1d6

Class: Archeologist
Race: Dwarf

Skills:
Knowledge: Archeology (Occasionally provides additional information related to the area of knowledge).
Ruins Expert: Gains additional 2 speed, 2 BD, and 1d6 DD when fighting in Ruins.


Equipment:


Basky Willins
A wide eyed novice boasting an equally wide smile with a gap tooth. 

HP: 18
AR: 2
S: 4
BD: 4
DD: 0

Class: Fighter
Race: Human

Skills:
Tabla Rosa: Will advance to another class after a single expedition.


Equipment:


Grorok Glinteye
An greenskinned orc with a limber physique. He has one wide scar across his mouth, constantly exposing one of his tusks.

HP: 22
AR: 1
S: 4
BD: 2
DD: 1d6

Class: Archer
Race: Green Orc

Skills:
Volley: Deals 1d4 to all ranged enemies.
Focused Draw: Your next attack deals max damage.


Equipment:


Kruck Kourg

An elderly orc with a long grey wispy beard. Surprisingly quick for an old geezer.

HP: 18
AR: 0
S: 4
BD: 0
DD: 0

Class: Mage
Race: Human

Skills:
Arcane Blast: 1d3 DD to two units.
Hasty Retreat: 50% chance to flee combat when under 10% HP (rounded up).

Equipment:

Spoiler: Items For Sale (click to show/hide)

Weapons

Basic Short Sword: 2BD (100g)

Longsword (2h): 4BD (160g)

Simple Crossbow: 2d2 DD (300g)

Armor

Leather Armor: 2 AR (300g)

Chain Shirt: 3 AR (500g)

Consumables
Health Potion: 2d4 Healing (100g)
Winged Bell: Return party to town immediately (200g)
Torch: Off-hand item. Provides light in dark places.

Spoiler: Items For Auction (click to show/hide)

The price listed is the starting bid.

Ring of Defense: +2AR (200g)

Steel Mage's Staff: +3BD on single target spells (100g)

Blessed Short Sword: +2BD, Attacks against undead always deal max damage (150g)

Spoiler: Town Services (click to show/hide)

Holy Church Cathedral: Can heal and resurrect legends for a fee. (WIP, but healing is currently 100g, and resurrection is 500g. Subject to change depending, honestly, on often it's needed. Death should be punishing, but I don't want it to ruin your entire game here. Plus, what is the value of a mortal life anyways?

Local Auction House: The location where Lords and Legends buy and sell items and equipment.

Spoiler: Bidding Sheet (click to show/hide)

Thomas Ribbs - No Bid - 100g

Kishi Wantaro - No Bid - 100g

Isaac Elmstone - No Bid - 100g

Basky Willins - No Bid - 100g

Grorok Glinteye - No Bid - 100g

Kruck Kourg - No Bid - 100g


Ring of Defense - No Bid - 200g

Steel Mage's Staff - No Bid - 100g

Blessed Short Sword - No Bid - 150g

Spoiler: Equipping Your Legends (click to show/hide)

Each Legend has a four equipment slots. One item can be equipped per slot, and some items, like two handed (2h) weapons take up multiple slots. Some items, such as rings or consumables don't take up any equipment slots. The slots are as follows: Head, Torso, Main-Hand, Off-hand.

In the case of spellcasters, they also have a primary and secondary spell slot. The primary spell is their default, and the secondary spell is used when it would be more effective. This is a bit subjective, but examples include: healing an ally near death and inflicting status effects that may turn the tide of battle.

Spoiler: Expedition Best Practices (click to show/hide)

Expeditions are dangerous. Legends will die. And loot will almost certainly be found. Certain events may require a consequential decision. When working with other lords, it's best to write up some sort of agreement ahead of time as to how your expedition will handle these things.

That said, it's also best to bring a well balanced team. Not every encounter will be a combat encounter, and at this point the exact depth of the expedition locations are unknown. Knowing when to turn back is as important as pushing forward.

Spoiler: Expedition Template (click to show/hide)

Code: (Expedition Template) [Select]

Expedition Name:
Participating Lords:

Legend One
[u]Name[/u]:

HP:
AR:
S:
BD:
DD:


[u]Class[/u]:
[u]Race[/u]:
[u]Position[/u]:

[u]Equipment[/u]
Head:
Torso:
Main-Hand:
Off-Hand:

Inventory:

[hr]

Legend Two
[u]Name[/u]:

HP:
AR:
S:
BD:
DD:


[u]Class[/u]:
[u]Race[/u]:
[u]Position[/u]:

[u]Equipment[/u]
Head:
Torso:
Main-Hand:
Off-Hand:

Inventory:

[hr]


Spoiler: Expedition Locations (click to show/hide)

Northern Forest
To the north of Kirsch is a deep conifer forest that stretches up the towering mountains. Due to the sheer size of the forest, much of it has been left unexplored. Many legends have started combing the forest for clues to the dungeon's whereabouts.
Expedition Difficulty: 1
Minimum Party Size: 1
Expected Threats: Unknown
Expected Loot: Unknown

Eastern Forest
To the west of Kirsch is a low lying forest. Snowmelt has riddled the forest with seasonal creeks, which flow into deep bogs and torrential rivers. The terrain here is difficult to traverse, and the air humid and uncomfortable. Some legends have set out to explore here.
Expedition Difficulty: 1
Minimum Party Size: 1
Expected Threats: Unknown
Expected Loot: Unknown

Kirsch Sewers
Sewers always seem to draw in local monsters, whether they make their way in via the waterways or tunnel, for many monsters this is an ideal habitat. And where there's monsters, there's loot. Some legends have set out to explore here.
Expedition Difficulty: 1
Minimum Party Size: 2
Expected Threats: Unknown
Expected Loot: Unknown

Mudd Cave
A prime example of Kirsch humor. It is indeed, a very muddy cave. Snowmelt flows freely into the cave this time of year, and much of it is at least partially submerged. The other half is covered in a thick layer of mud. Few Legends have bothered exploring here.
Expedition Difficulty: 2
Minimum Party Size: 2
Expected Threats: Unknown
Expected Loot: Unknown

Kirsch Crypt
In the Old Quarter of Kirsch is the town's crypt. As with most towns, the crypt is tended by the Holy Church to prevent the undead from escaping. However, in time, much of the crypt's spellwork and masonry has fallen into disrepair. Now only the upper levels of the crypt are protected from the undead. Per Holy Church regulations, a minimum of three legends is required to venture deeper. Very few brave legends have chosen to seek answers from the past.
Expedition Difficulty: 3
Minimum Party Size: 3
Expected Threats: Unknown
Expected Loot: Unknown

Spoiler:  (WIP) Player Inventories (click to show/hide)

Currently still a work in progress. It's getting late, and I'd rather get the turn up now. Basically, it'll just be your starting 500g, minus the results of the winning bids (listed below), plus your 50g for this turn. If you're reading this, check back in later or feel free to calculate your current gold.

Code: [Select]

Arnold Verks - Criptfeind  - 210g

Manne Fribbles - a1s -190g

Zyian Naiyz - Blackpaladin - 210g

Rengal Allsbolstom - Maximum Spin - 135g

Harov Woodwick - The Canadian kitten - 150g

Mike Redgrow - a1s- 180g

Mary Fitzgerald - IronyOwl - 230g

Anya Olivorge - BlackPaladin - 400g

Tanya Olivorge - Crazyabe - 170g

Merrick Amberwind - Criptfeind -140g

Spoiler:  (WIP) Players' Manors (click to show/hide)

Each Lord is entitled to a manor that fits their character. This manor appears magically, as a result of a Lord skill. You're encouraged to write up a description of your manor. It'll be included in part of your inventory as your first territory.

[Maximum Spin]

Code: [Select]

Thomas Ribbs - No Bid - 100g

Kishi Wantaro - No Bid - 100g

Isaac Elmstone - No Bid - 100g

Basky Willins - No Bid - 100g

Grorok Glinteye - Maximum Spin - 100g

Kruck Kourg - No Bid - 100g


Ring of Defense - No Bid - 200g

Steel Mage's Staff - No Bid - 100g

Blessed Short Sword - No Bid - 150g


[a1s]

Spoiler: Lady Ayes' expedition into the Eastern Forest (click to show/hide)

Expedition Name:Lady Ayes' expedition into the Eastern Forest
Participating Lords: Aywen Ayes

Legend One
Name:Manne Fribbles

HP: 25
AR: 1
S: 4
BD: 6 (4+2)
DD: 1d2

Class:Botanist
Race:Human
Position: Melee

Equipment
Head:
Torso:
Main-Hand: basic club
Off-Hand:

Inventory:
3 herbs

Legend Two
Name:Mike Redgrow

HP: 28
AR: 2
S: 2
BD: 9 (4+5)
DD: 0


Class:Woodsman (V)
Race:Human
Position: Melee

Equipment
Head:
Torso:
Main-Hand: Woodsman's Axe (+5 BD, woodsman only)
Off-Hand:

Inventory:
none

[Taricus]

Spoiler: Vass (click to show/hide)

Lord Name: Vass (No last name)
Lord Race: Kobold
Lord Description: A short, blue-scaled reptilian/draconic individual with bright yellow eyes.
Lord Backstory: (TBD)
Funds: 150g
Inventory:
Gear:
Foreign Blunderbuss (2h): 1d10 DD
Property:
-Lord's Manor (50g per turn)

Code: [Select]

Thomas Ribbs - No Bid - 100g

Kishi Wantaro - No Bid - 100g

Isaac Elmstone - No Bid - 100g

Basky Willins - No Bid - 100g

Grorok Glinteye - Taricus - 150g

Kruck Kourg - No Bid - 100g


Ring of Defense - No Bid - 200g

Steel Mage's Staff - No Bid - 100g

Blessed Short Sword - No Bid - 150g


[IronyOwl]

Mistlight Manor is a stately but obviously fortified structure of fine marble veined with occasional tendrils of black. The central structure rises well above the rest, with large windows at the top floor mimicking the glow of a lighthouse at night. Low but thick walls extend from the lower body of the manor in curving anchor shapes to enclose four circular courtyards used for gardens and rough work. Everything is crenelated and designed to serve as a further line of defense should the outer regions fall, and thus likewise serve as a symbol of protection and safety to those living under the protection of its Lord.

Spoiler: Personal Assets (click to show/hide)

50g

Spoiler: Mary Fitzgerald (click to show/hide)

A blond haired woman with hawkish features and an even more hawkish attitude.

HP: 22
AR: 3 (2+1)
S: 3
BD: 9 (5+4)
DD: 1d3

Class: Fighter
Race: Human

Skills:
Dual Wield (Capable of wielding two main-hand weapons)
Last Chance (Once per expedition, dodges a blow that would be fatal)


Equipment:
Longsword (2h): 4BD
Padded Cloth Gambeson: 1AR

[Criptfeind]

With a cracking of earth and a gust of wind Zyphren Earthbound had appeared in Kirsch. His manor, a slightly disheveled estate, had appeared shortly outside of town. A soaring edifice of rock and wood that was built up instead of out. He had come to town with two legends he had found on his travels, Merrick Amberwind, a mustachioed dwarf priest who's healing magic had likely prevented the young lords early death, and Arnold Verks, a swordsman with a no nonsense attitude that helps keep Zyphren grounded.

Spoiler: Zyphren Earthbound (click to show/hide)

Lord Name: Zyphren Earthbound
Lord Race: Eagle Man

Lord Description & Backstory

Manor Description: The Eyrie is a relatively small manor located a short distance outside of town. Surrounded by wrought iron fence, the grounds consists of poorly tended paths winding their way though sculptures made of stone and glass, patterns of raised earth meant to be viewed from above, and a large stone Orrery. The Manor house itself is a construction of yellowed rock and bright sky blue wooden roofs noticeably built for height. Two large main rooms form the core of the building with high ceilings, enough for several stories in a normal manor home, with large windows letting light stream into the building freely and giving the rooms a spacious and airy feel. Side passages and rooms lead to tall structures with quite a few floors, and several towers jut up above the the rest of the building to give a commanding view of the grounds or a perfect place to watch the heavens. Zyphrens primary sitting room and personal chambers though are located in the back, as the floor slopes down and a doorway leads to a staircase that winds below the building proper, he sleeps surrounded by the earth.

Funds: 30g
30g savings
50g passive income
-50g Torch

Inventory: Lord's Manor (50g per turn)
Longsword(2h) +4 BD (Arnold Verks)
Torch (Merrick Amberwind)

Legends: Arnold Verks (Human Fighter)
Merrick Amberwind (Dwarf Acolyte)

[crazyabe]

Thrul'muk's Manor sprouts from the ground, a crude fortification of sharp monster bones and rough stone bricks- overgrown with tangled vines that seemingly seek to drag it back into the grounds.

Spoiler: Thrul'muk's holdings (click to show/hide)

[liquid assets]
220g (200 locked in Bids)
[fixed assets]
(2) Healing potions
Manor - 50g income
[Legends]
Tanya Olivorge

Code: [Select]

Thomas Ribbs - No Bid - 100g

Kishi Wantaro - Crazyabe - 100g

Isaac Elmstone - Crazyabe - 100g

Basky Willins - No Bid - 100g

Grorok Glinteye - Taricus - 150g

Kruck Kourg - No Bid - 100g


Ring of Defense - No Bid - 200g

Steel Mage's Staff - No Bid - 100g

Blessed Short Sword - No Bid - 150g


[Criptfeind]

I purchase a torch for 50g, and then if my fellow lords agree:

Spoiler: The First Sewer Crusade (click to show/hide)

Expedition Name: The First Sewer Crusade
Participating Lords: Johnathon Howard, Zyphren Earthbound and Apollo Mistlight
Location: Kirsch Sewers

Legend One
Name: Arnold Verks

HP: 20
AR: 4 (2+2)
S: 2
BD: 10 (6+4)
DD: 1d2


Class: Fighter
Race: Human
Position: Melee

Equipment
Head:
Torso:
Main-Hand: Longsword
Off-Hand: (2h)

Inventory:
Skills:
Tough Skin (+2 AR)


Legend Two
Name: Merrick Amberwind

HP: 17
AR: 0
S: 2
BD: 0
DD: 0


Class: Acolyte
Race: Dwarf
Position: Ranged

Equipment
Head:
Torso:
Main-Hand:
Off-Hand: Torch
Primary Spell: Heal
Secondary Spell: Smite

Inventory:
Skills:
Spellcasting (Able to cast spells instead of attacking)
Heal (1d4 healing to self or ally)
Smite (1d6 DD, 2d6 against undead)


Legend Three
Name: Harov Woodwick

HP: 20
AR: 1 (0+1)
S: 7
BD: 7 (3+4)
DD: 1d4


Class: Rogue
Race: Wood Elf
Position: Melee

Equipment
Head:
Torso: Padded Cloth Gambeson
Main-Hand: Longsword
Off-Hand: (2h)

Inventory: Torch
Skills:
Stealth (Much harder to detect when moving)
Slice (Melee attacks with an applicable melee weapon inflict a stack of bleed)


Legend Four
Name: Mary Fitzgerald

HP: 22
AR: 3 (2+1)
S: 3
BD: 9 (5+4)
DD: 1d3


Class: Fighter
Race: Human
Position: Melee

Equipment
Head:
Torso: Padded Cloth Gambeson
Main-Hand: Longsword
Off-Hand: (2h)

Inventory: Torch
Skills:
Dual Wield (Capable of wielding two main-hand weapons)
Last Chance (Once per expedition, dodges a blow that would be fatal)

[IronyOwl]

I purchase a torch for 50g and indeed agree!

Spoiler: Personal Assets (click to show/hide)

0g

Mistlight Manor is a stately but obviously fortified structure of fine marble veined with occasional tendrils of black. The central structure rises well above the rest, with large windows at the top floor mimicking the glow of a lighthouse at night. Low but thick walls extend from the lower body of the manor in curving anchor shapes to enclose four circular courtyards used for gardens and rough work. Everything is crenelated and designed to serve as a further line of defense should the outer regions fall, and thus likewise serve as a symbol of protection and safety to those living under the protection of its Lord.

Spoiler: Mary Fitzgerald (click to show/hide)

A blond haired woman with hawkish features and an even more hawkish attitude.

HP: 22
AR: 3 (2+1)
S: 3
BD: 9 (5+4)
DD: 1d3

Class: Fighter
Race: Human

Skills:
Dual Wield (Capable of wielding two main-hand weapons)
Last Chance (Once per expedition, dodges a blow that would be fatal)


Equipment:
Longsword (2h): 4BD
Padded Cloth Gambeson: 1AR
Torch

[The Canadian kitten]

I, also agree to the sewer crusade and purchase a torch (-50g)

Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)

Gold: 80g(leftover cash) + 50g(Manor taxes) - 50g(Torch) = 80g
Manor: (To be improved) A tall spiralling tower built out of stone stands in the middle of a massive garden and orchard surrounded by tall thick walls of vibrant red brick. Although not yield enough to sustain the manor indefinitely if ever under siege, the fruits and vegetables grown in the manor have vast diversity that people of gourmet taste would find the meal choices fascinating. 

Spoiler: Legends (click to show/hide)

Name: Harov Woodwick

HP: 20
AR: 1 (0+1)
S: 7
BD: 7 (3+4)
DD: 1d4


Class: Rogue
Race: Wood Elf
Position: Melee

Equipment
Head:
Torso: Padded Cloth Gambeson
Main-Hand: Longsword
Off-Hand: (2h)

Inventory: Torch
Skills:
Stealth (Much harder to detect when moving)
Slice (Melee attacks with an applicable melee weapon inflict a stack of bleed)

[BlackPaladin99]

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

 Lord Name: Nodagog Uggug
Lord Race: Orc
Lord Description: A tall orc of surprisingly average build, inky amber skin, copious amounts of face paint, and an eerily silky voice. 
Lord Backstory: Nodagog (Goggles for short), decided early on that he was not meant to stay with other orks, possibly due to his polysyllabic vocabulary.  He conned a minor noble out of his estate, and has now decided to strike out for real. 
Funds: 0 (309g debt to Maximum Spin)
Inventory: Lord's Manor (50g per turn)

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

 Zyian Naiyz
A grey skinned humanoid with sunken eyes and unsavory eating habits. Slightly taller than most people, but due to bad posture, slightly shorter than most people.

HP: 15
AR: 0
S: 6
BD: 4 (2+2)
DD: 1d4

Class: Minion
Race: Ghoul (U)

Skills:
Hungry Bite: +2BD, +1 HP healed per unarmed attack on living creatures.

Equipment:
None

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

 Anya Olivorge
A dark haired scholarly woman. She has dark brown eyes and is not the fittest individual. The pretty twin.

HP: 14
AR: 0
S: 2
BD: 0
DD: 0

Class: Mage
Race: Half-Elf

Skills:
Spellcasting (Able to cast spells instead of attacking)
Magic Bolt: 4d2 DD
Malice: XD1 DD (Deals 1 damage per each enemy unit)


Equipment:

Code: [Select]

Thomas Ribbs - No Bid - 100g

Kishi Wantaro - Crazyabe - 100g

Isaac Elmstone - Crazyabe - 100g

Basky Willins - BlackPaladin - 100g

Grorok Glinteye - Taricus - 150g

Kruck Kourg - No Bid - 100g


Ring of Defense - No Bid - 200g

Steel Mage's Staff - BlackPaladin - 100g

Blessed Short Sword - No Bid - 150g

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

 Expedition Name: BP’s Foresting Expedition
Participating Lords: Nodagog Uggug
Expedition Location: Northern Forest

Legend One
Name:Anya Olivorge

HP: 14
AR: 0
S: 2
BD: 0
DD: 0

Class: Mage
Race: Half-Elf
Position: Ranged

Skills:
Spellcasting (Able to cast spells instead of attacking)
Magic Bolt: 4d2 DD
Malice: XD1 DD (Deals 1 damage per each enemy unit)


Equipment
Head:
Torso:
Main-Hand: Steel Mage's Staff: +3BD on single target spells (If I get it)
Off-Hand:

Inventory:


Legend Two
Name: Zyian Naiyz

HP: 15
AR: 0
S: 6
BD: 4 (2+2)
DD: 1d4


Class: Minion
Race: Ghoul (U)
Position:Melee

Skills:
Hungry Bite: +2BD, +1 HP healed per unarmed attack on living creatures.

Equipment
Head:
Torso:
Main-Hand:
Off-Hand:

Inventory:


Legend Three (If I get him)
Name: Basky Willins

HP: 18
AR: 2
S: 4
BD: 4
DD: 0


Class: Fighter
Race: Human
Position: Melee

Skills:
Tabla Rosa: Will advance to another class after a single expedition.

Equipment
Head:
Torso:
Main-Hand:
Off-Hand:

Inventory:

How exactly does running away work?  i.e., why should I buy a winged bell versus trying to hoof it?