Preamble...
Brizzy the Bookie looked sceptically at Brighttower.
“So you reckon you can rescue Sir Ragnar, the monies good
but you know why no one has rescued him to date though?”
“Yes, I’ve heard rumours about him...”
Fairtree interrupted “yes, I heard them to - true I’m sure!”
“What is it they say about Dwarfs?” questioned Stumpgrinder,
only having realised a conversation was happening. Of course, he, in his typically Dwarfish
attitude struck out with a conversation of his own making.
Everyone turned to look at the Dwarf, confused expressions
on their faces.
“Just asking, everyone says it, so what is it they say about
Dwarfs?”
Brizzy the Bookie decided to head off the whole nonsensical
interruption and returned to the topic.
“Sir Ragnar is a rather happy chappie who enjoys an
extremely gay and carefree existence. He’s not liked at court, the Ladies all
complain that he looks better in a frock than they do.”
At this comment, the Barbarian Axebiter looked up from his
knitting* and his face grew as grim as his first name dictated.
“He wears a dress?”
“Only when he’s in company, otherwise I’m told it’s just
chainmail underwear.” Brizzy replied shivering at the thought, “what it must do you in winter, I daren’t
think.”
A perplexing expression warred on Axebiters face as some
conflicting emotions were fighting a battle of unknown and best unsaid
proportions.
“We’ll take the job,” he replied. “I can do with the money,
and I’ve an exceptionally large and blunt instrument I’d like to introduce him
to in return for the favour of rescuing Sir Ragnar.”
All the other persons involved with the conversation all
looked down at Axebiter (yes he was sitting, what did you think it was
referring to?).
“This will not end well...”, murmured Brighttower to Brizzy
the Bookie.
* Today's knitting was a rainbow beanie...
The Rescue of Sir Ragnar
The second Quest in the Quest Book for Heroquest.
In this game it took the player 24 turns to complete the
Quest with every character surviving, though mauled to some degree.
Order of play was Elf (Silverleaf Fairtree), Wizard (Barodis
Brighttower), Dwarf (Ramble Stumpgrinder), Barbarian (Grim Axebiter) and the
finally the GM or Evil Wizard.
Turn 1
Elf searches the room for treasure – Gold! 50gc
Wizard searches the room for treasure – Gold! Bottom fell out of bag
and spilled the coins. Miss the next turn collecting 30 gold coins off the
floor.
Dwarf seaches the room for treasure and finds a Trap! Takes 1 wound.
Barbarian searched the room for treasure and finds a Potion of Speed.
GM twiddles his thumbs waiting...
Elf (Body 6) (0 kills) 50gc
Wizard (Body 4) (0 kills) 30gc
Dwarf (Body 6/7) (0 Kills)
Barbarian (Body 8) (0 kills) Potion of Speed
Turn 2
Elf moves, fights Goblin, kills Goblin.
Wizard gets up and moves.
Dwarf moves along corridor.
Barbarian moves along corridor.
GM moves a Goblin to attack the Barbarian. 1 wound inflicted.
Elf (Body 6) (1 Goblin kills) 50gc
Wizard (Body 4) (0 kills) 30gc
Dwarf (Body 6/7) (0 Kills)
Barbarian (Body 7/8) (0 kills) Potion of Speed
Turn 3
Elf moves.
Wizard moves.
Dwarf moves.
Barbarian fights Goblin, dead Goblin a result.
GM moves Goblins to attack Barbarian. 1 wound inflicted on Barbarian.
Elf (Body 6) (1 Goblin kills) 50gc
Wizard (Body 4) (0 kills) 30gc
Dwarf (Body 6/7) (0 Kills)
Barbarian (Body 6/8) (1 Goblin kills) Potion of Speed
Turn 4
Elf fights Goblin, dead Goblin.
Wizard fights Orc, dead Orc.
Dwarf moves and find Treasue Chest, it’s a TRAP, takes 1 wound.
Barbarian fights Goblin, dead Goblin.
GM moves an Orc to fight Wizard, Wizard takes 1 wound.
Elf (Body 6) (2 Goblin kills) 50gc
Wizard (Body 3/4) (1 Orc kills) 30gc
Dwarf (Body 5/7) (0 Kills)
Barbarian (Body 6/8) (2 Goblin kills) Potion of Speed
Turn 5
Elf fights an Orc, no effect.
Wizard moves and fights Orc, dead Orc.
Dwarf searches room for secret doors, none found.
Barbarian moves.
GM moves the Orcs. Orc fights Barbarian, inflicts 1 wound.
Elf (Body 6) (2 Goblin kills) 50gc
Wizard (Body 3/4) (2 Orc kills) 30gc
Dwarf (Body 5/7) (0 Kills)
Barbarian (Body 5/8) (2 Goblin kills) Potion of Speed
Turn 6
Elf searches room for treasure, Wandering Monster! Orc attacks and has no effect.
Wizard moves and fights an Orc, dead Orc.
Dwarf moves.
Barbarian fights an Orc, dead Orc.
GM moves an Orc against the Barbarian, inflicts 1 wound.
Elf (Body 6) (2 Goblin kills) 50gc
Wizard (Body 3/4) (3 Orc kills) 30gc
Dwarf (Body 5/7) (0 Kills)
Barbarian (Body 4/8) (2 Goblin kills, 1 Orc kills) Potion of Speed
Turn 7
Elf searches for a secret door, finds one.
Wizard moves and searches for treasure, finds Jewels! 50gc
Dwarf moves.
Barbarian fights and Orc, kills and Orc.
GM has the Fimir move against the Elf, inflicts 1 wound.
Elf (Body 5/6) (2 Goblin kills) 50gc
Wizard (Body 3/4) (3 Orc kills) 30gc, 50gc
Dwarf (Body 5/7) (0 Kills)
Barbarian (Body 4/8) (2 Goblin kills, 2 Orc kills) Potion of Speed
Turn 8
Elf fights the Fimir, nil effect.
Wizard fights the Fimir, kills the Fimir.
Dwarf moves.
Barbarian searches for treasure, finds a Potion of Healing which he
consumes immediately. 4 body points
restored, full health achieved.
GM has not actions to take.
Elf (Body 5/6) (2 Goblin kills) 50gc
Wizard (Body 3/4) (3 Orc kills, 1 Fimir Kills) 30gc, 50gc
Dwarf (Body 5/7) (0 Kills)
Barbarian (Body 8) (2 Goblin kills, 2 Orc kills) Potion of Speed
Turn 9
Elf moves and searches for treasure, finds Gold! 25gc.
Wizard moves and searches for treasure, finds a Wandering Monster.
Fimir versus Wizard, inflicts 1 wound.
Dwarf moves.
Barbarian searches for secret doors, finds nothing.
GM has Fimir attack Wizard, inflicts 1 wound.
Elf (Body 5/6) (2 Goblin kills) 50gc, 25gc
Wizard (Body 1/4) (3 Orc kills, 1 Fimir Kills) 30gc, 50gc
Dwarf (Body 5/7) (0 Kills)
Barbarian (Body 8) (2 Goblin kills, 2 Orc kills) Potion of Speed
Turn 10
Elf opens door and finds Sir Ragnar!
Wizard moves and then casts Heal Body, 4 body points restored, now at
full health.
Dwarf engages an Orc, dead Orc.
Barbarian fights and Orc, misses.
GM has Orc fight the Barbarian, 1 wound inflicted.
Elf (Body 5/6) (2 Goblin kills) 50gc, 25gc
Wizard (Body 4) (3 Orc kills, 1 Fimir Kills) 30gc, 50gc
Dwarf (Body 5/7) (1 Orc Kills)
Barbarian (Body 7/8) (2 Goblin kills, 2 Orc kills) Potion of Speed
Turn 11
Elf moves, Sir Ragnar follows.
Wizard moves.
Dwarf engages an Orc, dead Orc.
Barbarian fight an Orc, misses.
GM has the Orc fight the Barbarian, inflicts 1 wound.
Elf (Body 5/6) (2 Goblin kills) 50gc, 25gc
Wizard (Body 4) (3 Orc kills, 1 Fimir Kills) 30gc, 50gc
Dwarf (Body 5/7) (2 Orc Kills)
Barbarian (Body 6/8) (2 Goblin kills, 2 Orc kills) Potion of
Speed
Turn 12
Elf moves, Sir Ragnar follows.
Wizard moves.
Dwarf engages an Orc, dead Orc.
Barbarian engages Orc, misses again...
GM has the Orc fight the Barbarian, inflicts 1 wound.
Elf (Body 5/6) (2 Goblin kills) 50gc, 25gc
Wizard (Body 4) (3 Orc kills, 1 Fimir Kills) 30gc, 50gc
Dwarf (Body 5/7) (3 Orc Kills)
Barbarian (Body 5/8) (2 Goblin kills, 2 Orc kills) Potion of
Speed
Turn 13
Elf moves, Sir Ragnar follows.
Wizard moves, casts Pass Through Rock, use its effects next turn.
Dwarf fights an Orc, dead Orc.
Barbarian searches for treasure, finds a Gem! 50gc
GM no actions to take.
Elf (Body 5/6) (2 Goblin kills) 50gc, 25gc
Wizard (Body 4) (3 Orc kills, 1 Fimir Kills) 30gc, 50gc
Dwarf (Body 5/7) (4 Orc Kills)
Barbarian (Body 5/8) (2 Goblin kills, 2 Orc kills) Potion of
Speed, 50gc
Turn 14
Elf moves, Sir Ragnar follows.
Wizard moves through walls, opens Treasure Chest and finds a Potion of
Healing and 50gc.
Dwarf searchs a room, finds Holy Water.
Barbarian searches a room, finds a Potion of Strength.
GM takes no actions.
Elf (Body 5/6) (2 Goblin kills) 50gc, 25gc
Wizard (Body 4) (3 Orc kills, 1 Fimir Kills) 30gc, 50gc, Potion of
Healing, 50gc
Dwarf (Body 5/7) (4 Orc Kills) Holy Water
Barbarian (Body 5/8) (2 Goblin kills, 2 Orc kills) Potion of
Speed, 50gc, Potion of Strength.
Turn 15
Elf waits for Sir Ragnar to catch up.
Wizards searches the room for treasure, finds a Wandering Monster. Fimir fights Wizards, inflicts 1 wound.
Dwarf engages Fimir, misses.
Barbarian engages Fimir, misses.
GM has Fimir fight Wizard, inflicts 2 wounds.
Elf (Body 5/6) (2 Goblin kills) 50gc, 25gc
Wizard (Body 1/4) (3 Orc kills, 1 Fimir Kills) 30gc, 50gc, Potion of
Healing, 50gc
Dwarf (Body 5/7) (4 Orc Kills) Holy Water
Barbarian (Body 5/8) (2 Goblin kills, 2 Orc kills) Potion of
Speed, 50gc, Potion of Strength.
Turn 16
Elf leaves the Dungeon with Ragnar.
Wizard fights the Fimir, misses.
Dwarf fights the Fimir, misses.
Barbarian fights the Fimir, misses.
GM has Fimir engage the Wizard, misses.
A lot of nothing for all sides.
Elf (Body 5/6) (2 Goblin kills) 50gc, 25gc
Wizard (Body 1/4) (3 Orc kills, 1 Fimir Kills) 30gc, 50gc, Potion of
Healing, 50gc
Dwarf (Body 5/7) (4 Orc Kills) Holy Water
Barbarian (Body 5/8) (2 Goblin kills, 2 Orc kills) Potion of
Speed, 50gc, Potion of Strength.
Turn 17
Wizard fights the Fimir, misses.
Dwarf fights the Fimir, misses.
Barbarian consumes his Potion of Strength and fights the Fimir. All four die hit, and the smarmy git made
three saves. One wound inflicted on the
Fimir, it’s dead!
GM has no actions.
Elf (Body 5/6) (2 Goblin kills) 50gc, 25gc
Wizard (Body 1/4) (3 Orc kills, 1 Fimir Kills) 30gc, 50gc, Potion of
Healing, 50gc
Dwarf (Body 5/7) (4 Orc Kills) Holy Water
Barbarian (Body 5/8) (2 Goblin kills, 2 Orc kills, 1 Fimir
kills) Potion of Speed, 50gc
Turn 18
Wizard searches for treasure and finds Heroic Brew.
Dwarf searches for treasure and finds Nothing.
Barbarian searches for treasure and finds Treasure Horde! 100gc
GM has no actions.
Elf (Body 5/6) (2 Goblin kills) 50gc, 25gc
Wizard (Body 1/4) (3 Orc kills, 1 Fimir Kills) 30gc, 50gc, Potion of
Healing, 50gc, Heroic Brew
Dwarf (Body 5/7) (4 Orc Kills) Holy Water
Barbarian (Body 5/8) (2 Goblin kills, 2 Orc kills, 1 Fimir
kills) Potion of Speed, 50gc, 100gc
Turns 19 to 22
Wizard, Dwarf and Barbarian move to exit.
Turn 23
Wizard and Barbarian exit the Dungeon.
Turn 24
Dwarf leaves the Dungeon.
Conclusion...
Brizzy the Bookie looked at his time piece and worried. The punters who lurked in the nearby bushes
and ruins were getting anxious with the length of time passing with no sight of
the Adventurers or Sir Ragnar. All heads
snapped to the Dungeon stairs at a cry which echoed from the depths.
The blurred figure of Fairtree rushed up the remaining steps
and ran to cower behind Brizzy.
“Keep him away from me. Oh the pain, the pain of it all!”
gasped an exhausted and bleeding Elf.
At this point Sir Ragnar staggered to the top of the steps,
his clothes (yes it’s a dress) shredded from weeks of captivity with only
brutish Orcoids to keep him company.
“Come here my Prince, I must reward you for rescuing me when
so many others wouldn’t.”
Sir Ragnar continued his staggering pace towards the
cowering Elf. From the bushes came the
sound of a click, a swoosh, a cry (some recall later it was a sigh of ecstasy) and a
crossbow bolt punctured Sir Ragnars quer...ulous heart, ending his life of dubious
call. From out of concealment came the
Lady Rumpuctious (wife of Prince Magnus) - an extreme look of satisfaction spreading
across her face. She walked to Fairtree
and handed him a bag of gold containing the reward her husband had
offered. She took her time walking to
Sir Ragnars body, reloading the crossbow as she went.
Looking down at the body she said “I wore it better, bitch!”
and shot the bolt right between Sir Ragnars cold dead eyes.
Sounds from the stair heralded the remaining exhausted and bloodied Adventurers as they finally made it out to safety.
Brighttower looked with some confusion at the tableau before him.
“What did I miss?”
From the bottom of the stairs came the final petulant words
of this written Quest...
“What is it they say about Dwarfs, come on tell me!”
FINAL THOUGHTS
This time the use of Potions and Spells to keep Characters
alive was becoming obvious. It was also
one of the reasons searching rooms for treasure multiplied significantly compared
to the previous Quest.
The Wizard has very little to spend his cash on so he bought
a Helmet for the Dwarf. That Barbarian
bought his own Helmet and the Elf a Shield.
At the end of this Quest the Characters stats remained the
same, and they were left with the following pieces of equipment.
Dwarf, Helmet, 10gc
Elf, Shield, 225gc
Barbarian, Helmet, 30gc
Wizard, Staff, 10gc
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