Chapter 28: Screwed by the Man (Windspear Hills I)
Alright enough do-gooding for one day.
Not really sure you have balanced out your evil with good yet.
You know who lives a balanced life? Boring people.
Damn straight! Lets go get that 10,000 GP reward for clearing out those monsters in that area that guy told us about.
The clarity of your leadership astounds.
But First We go to the Promenade to buy some spells.
Do you truthfully care about this man's problems?
Good god no. But we might be able to profit off of his misfortune.
That doesn't seem right. Who?
You seem a little less crazy T. Forming complete sentences and all.
Flail! Focus myself better now. When?
Spoke to soon.
What the hell are you two talking about? Let's go get paid.
We Travel to the Windspear Hills
Why do people keep attacking us?
Maybe because you keep telling people you're going to kill them?
I'm warning them - not telling them.
They really didn't fight that well for knights.
So we are going to trust the old man we run into in the woods.
The gods know that not everyone has nefarious designs witch.
He said he would make our life easier. If he doesn't we can kill him anytime.
What are we going to do until he gets back?
I suppose we can take a nap or - well who is this?
Excuse me people. There seems to be a lonely and worried farm girl in need of comfort. See you tomorrow.
Paco get your pants on! Trouble is coming.
Dammit I was about to go for seconds.
She seems a little eager to count on our help.
Help them yes! Flail good.
Well she does have excellent.. stamina. I suppose we can help.
Hey!
OK here is the plan. Morcar I wan-
They are dead boss.
Oh. Good work people.
Girls is gone. Where?
Now I'm never going to get seconds.
Oh this guy is so dead.
He seems to be in complete control of the situation. Maybe we should walk away.
Oh no. No one screws with Paco and his minions and gets away with it.
I am only a minion of the gods!
Whatever. Let's go - we have people to kill.
We Head Back Out Into the Windspear Hills
What the hell was that?
Returned acorns. Yes?
Yeah but they are dryads. I expected some sort of.. reward.
Didn't you just entertain yourself with that girl?
Yeah but I did not get my seconds. Pay attention.
Hmm. Wonder if anyone can make armor out of this back in Athkalta.
Should we help?
I guess it could not hurt.
This is why you do not help strangers in the wilderness!
Not all travelers are werewolves witch.
Maybe so but why even take the chance?
Well this is interesting...
You going to drink that?
I'll have to think about it for a bit.
I guess this is the spot.
Looks that way.
Into the cave! What?
We Enter the Cavern
That was some pretty poor door guarding there.
Dammit one is still running. After him!
Heh. You guys remember when a squad of hobgoblins was a real danger?
Nope.
The gods do not grant me that memory.
Not that I recall.
Goblins! Hobgoblins die! Yes?
No one cares what you remember.
Oh that's right. Those guys are all dead now.
The gods neglect me! I need Healing!
You're a gods-be-dammed cleric! Heal yourself. Then me!
Well that was closer than anticipated.
I almost died you imbecile!
Well I didn't so who is the imbecile now?
Paco Levels Up
You know people I don't think I have been fair to you.
This should be good.
What are you talking about?
I have been so focused on becoming a powerful mage that I have not used my other abilities.
The gods question what other abilities you have?
Well I am going to start using a sword again. Also I'm going to go a little crazy from time to time when killing things.
Oh good.
Yeah it's going to be great.
Wonder what's down there..
It's just a hole in the ground. Let's go.
Everyone ready?
This could be a trap..
It's not a trap.
Carefull! It's a trap!
That was invigorating!
Ready to push forward?
Nope. For some reason I cannot recall let's go back to Athkatla and visit that smith we heard about on the docks.
When did we hear about a smith?
Who cares. I know he is there though.
We Travel to the Athkalta Docks
That is one ugly armor set.
What? I got this for you. Thought it would go good with your natural complexion.
No.
The gods have agreed this armor shall be mine.
Fine.
Wow. That is pretty ugly.
Yep.
We Return to the Windspear Hills Cavern
Alright lets finish this.
Iron Golem up ahead chief.
Anyone have a weapon that can damage him?
Nope.
The gods have denied me so far.
No! No? No.
You have to be joking.
God dammit.
Retreat you idiot!
I don't know chief.. that was close.
Heal him up!
I mean I could die..
That's a risk I'm willing to take. Now get back in there.
Wow did you guys see that? I killed it by myself.
Easy there Skippy. I came up with the plan.
Mico Levels Up
Get Him!
Oh no! He is slowly running away!
He is moving to slowly for me to get to him.
Wow. He just disappeared into thin air. That was strange.
Vampires incoming!
I hate it when this happens.
Should we just kill him?
No then we would need to find another priest.
What's an elder vampire?
Bad news for us.
Paco dies. Can't remember what it was exactly but he went down hard.
*****
OK I'm going to launch a fireball at them and then lets all regroup at a choke point to kill them one by one.
Fall back!
This degenerated into a TPK that I didn't take screens of for some reason.
*****
You know what people? I think we should move on for now.
What about the fact we got screwed over?
We probably deserved it.
What about the girl?
I'm sure the orcs or goblins or whoever already destroyed her. Don't need any more of that.
What about the fact that you are a spineless fool! We were used and now we run away. Vengeance I say! Vengeance!
Fine we will come back for vengeance. But first let's explore the the world a bit.
Morcar fights his own shadow and loses!