Mauve Manticore Submission Thread

Messy Neighbors

Pre-battle text: In quaint Cardhuntria suburbia, a simmering feud between neighbors has just boiled over. The constant stream of ill-behaved guests, the raucous noise, the mess, and the stink has triggered placid neighbors into a murderous, unholy frenzy. The walls of the townhouse, the shared water spigot, the fence have now become hotly contested war zones!

Post-battle text: Thank goodness you were able to resolve the property dispute with fisticuffs. Heaven knows there would be hell to pay if you had to call the lawyers. You graciously accept the tokens of victory your defeated neighbors offer.

 

Open the Door

Before text: Three Troglodyte space travelers were running low on life support in their tiny landing pod so they decided to touch down on a little asteroid that seemed to be supporting some kind of life. Attempts to communicate with the outpost were met with incomprehensible mumbles. But a single symbol came through to their monitor, an image of a brain. Taking that as a sign of intelligence and taking intelligence as a sign of kindness and humanity, the Space Troglodytes touched down on the asteroid hoping to find respite and resources. They politely sent back an image of an open door.

After text: You'd think an outpost with that much brains would be more peaceful. The Troglodytes regrettably replenish their supplies without the help of their former owners.

 

Title: Passive Aggression

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Account: Hildorwen

Introduction:

At first, allowing a wider range of people to join the oozeball tournament seemed like a good idea. You couldn’t remember the last time you weren’t facing Argy Bargy and Arrow Dodger in the finals. Unfortunately letting the geomancers in seems to have been a mistake. When they joined your league it was as if they wanted to break every rule. They changed the pitch, stuck an extra man onto the field and now they’re resorting to violence.

Epilogue:

Now you’ve shown them. Not even with all their trickery and cheating can geomancers stand a chance in oozeball.

 

Title: Sparklers’ Island

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Name of Account: Hildorwen


Introduction:


Shocker and Zappy were peacefully minding their business on their island. They were content. They were happy. Then some hot shot wizard had to show up with plans of conquest. Help Shocker and Zappy defeat the wizard.


Epilogue:


The wizard is defeated but his belongings are still littering the island. Shocker and Zappy have no need for treasure. Will you accept the loot to keep the island clean?

 

Module Title: Bloody Tear

Account: Gaston Darkus

Lore:
A black Cloud of darkness and evil came to Cardhuntria sent by a powerful sorcerer named Aundum the Cursed One, this cloud caused the people of the kingdom to begin to suffer misfortunes and the evils of the sorcerer's black magic.
A priest named Kaurim came to Cardhuntria swearing to know how to stop the curse thrown by Aundum, Karuim spoke with Lord Batford and Lord Strafford telling them of a Gem with the power to end the curse, but that it was split into 4 parts by Aundum. Batford and Strafford recruited a group of 12 brave warriors, these were divided into 4 groups and went to fulfill the missions to recover the fragments and eliminate the curse on Cardhuntria.

1st Mission
Title: Elder Mind Challenge

Before Battle: The first Shard is on posesion of the Elder Mind, he is guarded by the Artifacts and Mind Flensers.
Beat them to get the Shard!

After Battle: Elder Mind's powers wasnt enought to stop you, the team returns to Batford's Manor with the first Shard.

(Note: I will Sumbit the next parts)

 

Bloody Tear Part 2

Account Gaston Darkus

Title:Heavy Problems

Before Battle: The 2nd Shard is on the Crown of Grendel, The Troll King, he is guarded by Ogres and Trolls. Cut his head and take the shard!

After Battle: The greed of Grendel was his doom, the team returns to Strafford Manor with the 2nd shard.

 

Trick or Treat

Pre-battle text: It's that time of the year again. You start to think that you haven't built your manor in a location remote enough, as the visitors in search for treats have taken such a toll on your larder that even your trusty compass has started pointing in a different direction. This must be remedied! It is Halloween after all, and who says you can't do what everyone else is doing? To someone with appropriately ample supplies, perhaps... Yes, yes, you know just the right person. You dress up as the most intimidating thing you can think of, instruct a few loyal bodyguards to do the same, and set out into the night.

Post-battle text: After you collect all you can, it becomes quite clear why this has become a tradition. It turns out to be quite profitable! You must remember to do it next year as well. You discard your costumes - easier to have new ones made next year when it's time than having them collect dust somewhere in your manor - and go on your merry way home.

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Account: Frostguard

 

Little Red Hood by Fanturluche

You were hunting in the woods, when you noticed light coming from the old shack. Wasn't it supposed to be abandoned? As you came closer, you spotted the little red hooded silhouette of a child heading towards it, and inside... the biggest wolf you've ever seen!
Running as fast as you can, you break through the side of the shack, and arm your crossbow, ready to save the day.

Three pairs of angry eyes turn towards you...

Spoiler: Victory text

Something must have gone wrong somewhere, but you're still confused about the whole situation. You pick up your arrows, along with a few valuable things you find, and you discreetly leave the place.
Hopefully, no bard will ever hear about what happened here.

 

"The Door-volution!" Essentialized by Aresute
Intro: "The Door-volution is here! Or it would be, if they could do more than walk. Anyway, you and your army of doors have been ordered to destroy the last resistance of hope, the ol' Dragon who lives in the south. However, once you and your army go inside its lair, you hear an explosion. BOOM! The cave starts collapsing, and the exit becomes blocked off by rocks and debris. Now, you're trapped inside. Luckily, though, your Geomancers have divined where the first few rocks will fall, and shown it in yellow. You also remember there being an old tale about there being a tunnel at the back of the lair. It's worth a shot, and then you can get your revenge on whomever did this to you.

Epilogue: The whole lair collapses on itself, trapping the dragon within the rubble. You find a bit of treasure in the tunnel, and freedom, besides. Now, it's time to get revenge. Defenestration would be a great start.

 

As mentioned here, we are resuming Mauve Manticore, effective immediately. Previously submitted scenarios will still be considered for future editions.

 

Title: The Ankheg’s Vault

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Name of Account: Hildorwen

Introduction:

A group of skeletons led by a lava spitter have found the treasure vault of a brood of ankhegs. With the mother absent, the ankheg nymphs must rely on the inevitable collapse of the tunnels to prevent the intruders escape.

Epilogue:

The treasure has been protected and the brood is once again safe.

 

Relay&Delay
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Name of account:3535361444
Intro: Reluctant to accept their failure ,the Giant Rolling Boulders decided to launch a surprising attack on the Astral Shrine again! They were detected by the central camera, but this time the Astral Guardians have no way back. Would it be the doom of the Astral Shrine? Luckily, an unknown helper was coming to help and ready to fend off the invaders.
Epilogue: The Giant Rolling Boulders have finally been eliminated and the Astral Shrine is safe again.

 

The Rescue by 3535361444 (Can be prequel to Relay&Delay)
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Intro:
The shrine of the Astral Guardians got invaded by some humongous intruders! The Giant rolling boulders were seen in the Shrine, trying to claim the Shrine theirs. The Astral Guardians were trapped inside the Astral Shrine. Fortunately, Melvelous was visiting the shrine at that time, and ready to rescue the trapped Astral Guardians.

Epilogue: The intruders failed their mission and the Shrine is temporarily safe again.

 

Wyvern's Quest
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Name of account:3535361444
Intro: The wyverns were on their way to meet their friends, however when they are crossing a chess board they got trapped inside, only by clearing all enemy forces on the chess board can they escape..
Epilogue: The wyverns successfully made pass this area

 

So six months on, did anything ever actually happen after "Mauve Manticore came back" was announced?

 

We are collecting submissions and once we have enough excellent ones will put out more issues of Mauve Manticore

 

I'll take that as a challenge.

Title: Harpie Dame Triplets

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Name of account: Maniafig

Pre-battle flavour text:

"Foul feathered freaks! Awful avian animals! Horrible heretical Harpies! Strixes, minxes, vixens! Terrible triplets threefold!"

The appropriately alliterative and interestingly innovative insults were fun for the first few minutes, but now it was just getting rather tiresome. Can't a flock of Harpies recline on their thrones in peace? These foolish humans have gotten too uppity this time, talking about smashing windows this and eating babies that, it's time to teach them who's the apex predator, and who's the prey. This should be good practice for your newly-hatched Harpie's Pet Wyvern.

Post-battle flavour text:

They never see it coming, do they? These humans always think they can just avert your strike with a well-timed Parry, but that's never how it plays out. You gather up the spoils and get back to cooing over your precious Baby Wyvern. Each of you have been eagerly trying to teach it a word, competing to see which it will say first. Will it be "Step", "Attack" or "Fly"? Ah, the joys of motherhood.

Note: No Baby Wyverns were harmed in the making of this scenario.

 

Title: Garlers, Awakening

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Name of account: Maniafig

Pre-battle flavour text:

"You lied to us! You deceived us!"

The leader of the Gargler pack was understandably upset, his eyes glowing a deep scarlet red. But you planned for that, of course. You had a plan for everything from the moment you decided to reanimate these ancient statues. The data on their regenerative abilities has already been uploaded into your security robot. Immortality is a distant dream no longer, through the combination of magic and science...

Alas, your planned monologue is interrupted by two Garglers unexpectedly erupting to your side, and more back-up arriving on your balcony. Naturally, you were expecting the unexpected and had countermeasures ready just in case. You initiate your cyber defense systems, and order the deployment of your security robot.

Post-battle flavour text:

The security robot makes quick work of patching you up to proper condition. You look over the now-petrified Garglers. Killing them here would be a waste when they've proven to be so useful and capable, you've never been the type to waste a pawn without good purpose. But controlling them would be difficult. You're up to the task, though. Your gambits never have anything but ideal outcomes, you make sure of that.

There's plenty of time for you to consider the next part of your elaborate game of chess. What good is impatience for a man who seeks immortality?

Note: Uses EttSC track 2

 

The flavor for that one is awesome.

 

Title: Father & Son Bonding Time
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Name of account: Maniafig

Pre-battle flavour text:

"And this peaceful glade, my boy, this is where I met your mother! Back then I was out here camping too! Away from all those impetuous adventurer types, I swear, they'll be the death of me some day!"

Stafford II was rolling his eyes. He'd heard this story a million times; the romantic tale of a most unusual couple, the trials and tribulations of a Human Noble and a Shapeshifter Queen.

"Usually camping trips don't come with luxurious serving trays, father, or a comfortable chair on a Celestial rug... Not to mention all of these annoying buzzing bees!"

But those bees would be the least trouble. Those cakes Chef Ramses baked for this feast attracted the attention of a slobbering behemoth, rising from deep inside the lake!

"Good grief, father! What did I tell you about that Chef, he's nothing but trouble! You stand back while I handle this, an old geezer like you is no match for a Tsastii!"

Post-battle flavour text:

"Incredible! No matter how many times I see you do it, you never cease to amaze me with all these shapes!"

Stafford II knew what was coming next.

"But no matter what form you take, you'll always be my boy! My little Stafford Jr.! Gwa ha ha!"

Stafford was putting on a happy façade, but Stafford II could tell how exhausted his father was by the events, how his arms were shaking and his face was devoid of colour. He's not the virile Lord he used to be.

"Right, father, but let's head home now. All this excitement is too much for you. This is why I've been telling you to let me handle the Compass of Xorr issue."

"Nonsense, my boy! What's the worst that could happen?"

Note: If you draw Hook, don't discard it. Trust me.

EDIT: Adjusted Bee mob to start with 2 units, now they can't attack multiple times per turn.