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After hiring your two new party members: Ulric the swordsman and Salaman the Summoner, you proceed to the Hunter's Lodge. Inside your greeted by a receptionist.
"Hey there! Is this your first time to a Hunter's Lodge? Let me tell you how things work here. We've have several stations in Aflor just like this one where we post bounties on nearby monsters. We divide assignments into ranks based on how difficult we think the bounties will be. Take a look at these rank I assignments and tell me if you're interested in any of them."

>"I'd prefer a higher ranking assignment"
>Slime
>Goblin
>Orc
>Skeleton
>Mud Golem
>"Never mind, this work isn't for us"
>write in

>>1996616

Woops. I somehow missed this going up. Sorry about that OP...

> Take both Skeleton missions and one Goblin mission

>>1996616
"If they are all Rank 1, why are the rewards higher for some rather than others?"

Is an Orc 12 times tougher than a skeleton?

>Skeleton
Let's start out small by taking out a couple skellies.

>>1996817
I think it is one mission to kill two Skeletons and one mission to kill 6 Goblins.
We might be able to handle 6 Goblins, if they are weak.
But the number will work for them.

>>1996912

> I think it is one mission to kill two Skeletons and one mission to kill 6 Goblins.

Yeah okay. That makes more sense...

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> Is an Orc 12 times tougher than a skeleton?

I imagine that would be the case...

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I'm backing skeleton slaying as well. We already have the perfect equipment for it. We should consider taking a second hunt if possible (I'm still voting for gobbos), since the skeleton hunt does not pay well...

>>1996924
>We should consider taking a second hunt if possible (I'm still voting for gobbos), since the skeleton hunt does not pay well...
I agree totally, assuming goblin filth are generally weaker than humans, and our cozy little party, and how could they not be?

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>>1996912

"If they are all Rank 1, why are the rewards higher for some rather than others? Is an Orc 12 times tougher than a skeleton?"

"Each assignment has its own value based on how difficult the hunter's lodge thinks it is to accomplish and how urgently the monsters need to be removed, that Orc used to be worth 100 Talons but multiple hunters have tried and failed to remove him including a party of three men, if the bounty lasts longer he might be promoted to a rank 2. The skeletons have a low bounty because we expect them to stand around forever and only attack people who come near them, they aren't a serious threat to settlements like Appleby."

>"I'm interested in the Goblin and Skeleton assignment"

"Ah very good. A party of goblins have constructed a little fort in the woods and are now acting as highwaymen, attacking travelers on the road to Oakheart.
They've got bronze weapons and bows and they work together. They're still just Goblins though.
The skeletons seemed to be protectors of an old evil wizard hideout. The hideout is abandoned but the skeletons are still guarding it. The skeletons have iron melee weapons.
Here's a map showing the location of each target.
By the way through that door is a lounge, the other hunters usually meet up there at night to form hunting parties or discuss the bounties."

>"Thanks, we'll take care of these monsters" leave
>"Tell me more about the orc assignment"
>rank I assignments
>rank II assignments
>rank III assignments
>write in

>>1997016
>"Tell me more about the orc assignment"
Then
>"Thanks, we'll take care of these monsters" leave
We should learn about the Orc, but let's not take him on just yet.

Also, I say we crush that helmeted goblin as a cathartic vengeance for that helmeted bandit leader that handed us our asses.

>>1997016

> A party of goblins have constructed a little fort in the woods and are now acting as highwaymen...

> ... highwaymen...

[Traumatic flashbacks]

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>>1997040

Support...

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>>1997040
>>1997056

>"Tell me more about the orc assignment"

"A few weeks ago we scouted this orc, he seems to have come from the Orc clan north of Leefside. He often raids farms or caravans for food. The hunter that have encountered him state he is a skilled fighter with a wide array of weapons including ranged weapons. His lair has a few basic traps. He is now considered the most dangerous rank I assignment."

>"Thanks, we'll take care of these monsters"

You leave the hunters lodge...

why do you run when it's the middle of the night over here

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Salaman: "By the way Christof, do we have some sort of overall objective? Or are we just questing around?"

>"We're going to find the Wish Granter"
>"I'll explain when we meet up with our last party member outside of town"
>write in

Where to next?
>Leave town, meet up with Alina
>Magic Emporium
>Graveyard
>Hunter's Lodge
>Temple
>General Store
>Weapons Store
>Garrison
>Tavern
>write in

>>1997132

> "We're going to find the Wish Granter"

> Leave town, meet up with Alina

>>1997128

Timezones are magical things anon...

>>1997128
Originally I wanted to start and end the quest earlier but ended my schedule ended up gravitating to this time slot.
Now that I check it after all this time I see it's 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM in the states which I guess is much less than Ideal.
Although now that you've pointed it out I should probably focus on getting up early on Sundays so I can start the quest at 8:00 AM/9:00 AM for a 5:00 PM/ 6:00 PM start in West Coast USA.

>>1997132
> "We're going to find the Wish Granter"
> Leave town, meet up with Alina

>>1997132
>>"We're going to find the Wish Granter"
>Leave town, meet up with Alina

>>1997128
>>1997144
Fun Fact: I'm in the East Coast US and I prefer this time slot, for I do not sleep.
But rock on Dolomite, and I'll try to catch you whenever you run.

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>>1997158
>>1997159
>"We're going to find the Wish Granter"

Salaman: "Oh? Well when we find it I better get one of the wishes"

Ulric: "That's okay we'll just wish for more wishes, that way there'll be enough for everyone"

You leave town and find Alina waiting.

Alina: "Hey Christof! Who are these guys?"
Salaman: "You may call me Salaman."
Ulric: "I'm Ulric who are you?"

>"I hired these people at the tavern, they're going to help us on our quest. Guys, this is my companion Alina. With the four of us our adventuring party is complete!"

Ulric: "So can we go fight skeletons now?"

>"How about first we practice against each other?"
>Hunt down the skeletons
>Hunt down the Goblins
>View Map
>Write in

>>1997218

> Hunt down the skeletons

Adventure!

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>>1997221
Following the map the Hunters Lodge gave you, you spot the skeletons a short distance away, standing around as described.
If you start casting spells at this distance the skeletons will probably interpret it as a possible threat and abandon their posts to attack you.

Salaman: "There they are, do you want me to summon something before we fight?"

>"Nah, let's just engage them"
>"Yeah, summon whatever you want"
>"Summon as many Dragons as you can!"
>"Yes, and Alina, you cast a protection spell on Ulric."
>write in

>>1997283

> "Actually Salaman. Let's make practical use of this situation. I would like Ulric and yourself to demonstrate your combative prowess and techniques by each dispatching one of these skeletons."

> "Alina and myself will stand aside for the sake of your test, and will only intervene if you happen to get overwhelmed."

>>1997283
>"Summon as many Dragons as you can!"
"Heh, just kidding."

>"Nah, let's just engage them"
"You are free to cast as you like, but I'd recommend saving a summon for a larger challenge. Unless you have plenty to spare, in which case, yeah, summon whatever you want."

As the Abjuration specialist, shouldn't we cast the protection?
Or am I forgetting something?

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>"Summon as many Dragons as you can!"

Salaman: "That amount would be equal to the number of Globes of Invulnerability you can summon"

>"Heh, just kidding. Nah. Let's just engage them. You are free to cast as you like, but I'd recommend saving a summon for a larger challenge. Unless you have plenty to spare, in which case, yeah, summon whatever you want."

You and Ulric draw your weapons and prepare to fight, the bones move in to engage.

>You are in Combat
>You have 32/32 hp

Queue your next 4 actions

>Attack (65%)
>Power Attack (5%)
>Flurry (5%)
>Called Shot
>Inventory
>Spell
>write in

>>1997383

> Cast shield on Christof

> Cast shield on Ulric

> Attack [x2]

>>1997384
Sounds good

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>>1997384
You cast Shield on yourself.
Ulric attacks the skeleton scoring a critical hit! for 16 damage Knocking down the skeleton and ignoring its natural damage threshold against bladed attacks.
The Skeletal Swordsman stands up.
The Skeletal Pikeman misses you.
Salaman casts Summon Creature I, conjuring a Scorpion.
Alina casts Shield on Ulric but it fails.

You cast Shield on Ulric. Ulric: "Hey thanks!"
Ulric Critically hits the skeleton for 10 damage.
The sword wielding skeleton flurries Ulric for 11 and 8 damage
Pike Skeltal tries to poke you but you easily evade it.
Salaman casts Summon Creature I but it fails. Salaman: "Oh gods, how embarassing"
Alina casts protection from evil on Christof... Salaman: "NOOO! NOT LIKE THAT YOU'RE GOING TO-" Alina crit fails causing a small explosion and taking 1 damage
Scorpion-chan stings Sword wielding skeleton for 6 damage.

You smash the piker with your hammer for 22 damage!
Ulric stabs the skeleton between the ribs for 2 damage
The Sword Skeleton hits back for 10 damage
The Pike Skeleton makes a called shot on your arm causing a Critical hit dealing 16 damage
Salaman casts Summon Monster I but fails.
Alina casts protection from evil but it fails.
Scorpion-chan nips the Skeleton for 4 damage slaying it.

You attack with your weapon and score a Critical hit obliterating the skeleton for 36 damage. The skeleton is now more dead than it was before.

>You gain 200 XP you now have 3000
>You have gained a level
>Alina has gained a level
>Ulric has gained a level
>Salaman has gained a level

>"Nice job team, especially you Blue Scorpion"
>"Are you alright Alina?
>Loot all
>Level up
>write in

>>1997448

> "Nicely done folks, let's gather up anything of value and move on."

> Produce a rag or scrap of cloth and offer it to Alina

> "How was your first spell misfire? You look absolutely [blown away]. Ah-hah puns, but seriously are you okay?"

> Loot

> Level up

>>1997463
>>1997448
>Alina crit fails causing a small explosion and taking 1 damage

>The sword wielding skeleton flurries Ulric for 11 and 8 damage
>The Sword Skeleton hits Ulric back for 10 damage

>The Pike Skeleton makes a called shot on Christof's arm causing a Critical hit dealing 16 damage

Why are we worried about Alina again?
Okay, that might have been embarrassing, but Ulric took nearly 30 times the amount of damage, and we took half that.

Anyway, great effort everyone!

Loot and level indeed!

We should probably poke around that hideout and make sure it looks picked over before moving on.

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>>1997463
>"Nicely done folks, let's gather up anything of value and move on."

You give Alina a cloth

>"How was your first spell misfire? You look absolutely [blown away]."

"Yes Christof, very funny. Now pass me the rag"

>"Ah-hah puns, but seriously are you okay?"

"I'm fine, i was just a bit startled"

Ulric gathers the remains: Iron Sword, Iron Spear, Iron Round Shield.

>>1997473
>"Are you okay Ulric? you took a few nasty hits from that skeleton"

"Huh? Nah I'm perfectly fine! Look an iron sword!"
>Ulric has 2/32 hp

>>1997473

Correction: She took one damage plus had the {blackface} status effect inflicted upon her...

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I'm going to end the session there lads. Unfortunately I can't run next week but Seeker Quest will continue the week after. I'll probably take that Anon's advice and start running a few hours earlier. I'll do the level up at the start of next thread but here's the feat options available to Christof.

>A feat can be spent to increase any Primary Attribute by 1
>Bonus Party Member
>LeaderShip
>Bonus Damage
>Ranged Accuracy
>Flurry
>Magic Resistance
>Evasion
>Bonus Crit Chance
>Two Weapon Fighting
>Awareness
>Better Criticals

Oh yeah, and thanks for playin'

>>1997480
>>1997482
Thanks for running!
Be sure to try to give some advance notice in the QTG before next session to give me a chance to see it.

>>1997475
>"Huh? Nah I'm perfectly fine! Look an iron sword!"
>>Ulric has 2/32 hp
Classic Ulric. I do love this guy. Now let's hold him down and heal him.

>>1997480

> Select Feat

Locking in Evasion...

Become the dexfag you were always meant to be Christof...