Sklaks 2013/01/27(Sun)00:57 No. 487925 ID: b4ebb8
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You sit up, and feel your stomach rumble. Some meat would be nice right now. You feel a breeze coming from your right. Your main concern at the moment is getting out of here and back to the other Kobolds.
Your name is Sklaks, and you are a Kobold, specifically from the Miner Caste. You know everything(after all, the high priest has taught you, and he is never wrong.) You're cold and lost, and would really like some food.
what do you do?

>>487925
There's some meat right over there, under those rocks. Take a look.

Whats the glowing thing? Can you eat it?

What is in your bag pack?

Sklaks 2013/01/27(Sun)02:52 No. 487955 ID: b4ebb8
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Ah, fresh meat! And it's Kobold too! I don't get to eat my co-miners very often! I feel full for now.

That glowing thing? Its a mushroom. Bleck. Too close to green foods. But... I hear eating one helps you see in dark places better...

My backpack? I've got my dagger... Some of the priest's salve for my cuts... and some Soven jerky... Forgot about that, hehe. Pretty sure my co-miner won't mind.
It looks like my eyes are adjusting... That or the cave is getting more light...
What should I do?

Grab your Pickaxe and start moving to the right, possibly singing and whistling merry mining song while walking.

At least grab the mushroom for later. You never know when you'lll need a lightsource or better vision. Also see if you can't dig out your co-miners pack. Extra supplies won't hurt.

Then grab the pickaxe and head towards the left!

Can you see in this much dark without it? Eating it is good, but carrying it for light is maybe better for now? At least leave it there for now, to use its bright light until you leave.

Try to move or pick off those rocks that were on that other delicious kobold. There is certainly more meat and maybe another bag with good stuff to take.

>>487955
Retrieve your pick then check out the encroaching light. Stuff one mushroom in your pack before you go, as well. Just in case it gets darker.

Sklaks 2013/01/27(Sun)15:36 No. 488149 ID: 01bc8c
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I don't know many songs, but I'll try to whistle as well as I can.

Lets see... Score! Got some of my friend's stuff. I couldn't get his bag, but I was able to score two more Salves, some Soven jerky, his left arm, and... THREE WHOLE SHINIES.

I pick one of the disgusting shrooms, it'll be better to use it as light.

I head to the right and find some sort of... glowing... tentacle thingy... And bones... They look tasty... There also appears to be an entrance to another part of the cave... Or something...

What should I do?

Give it with your friends arm. Grab the bones and run past while it eats it.

>>488149
That would be a predator. It looks like it's covered in sticky mucus so if you tried to hit it with something it would just grab onto your weapon. Feed it your leftover meat scraps so you can pass.

Move back and feed it the arm by throwing it at the tentacle.

1/2 Sklaks 2013/01/27(Sun)16:37 No. 488171 ID: 01bc8c
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Bad news is that it is indeed a predator. Good news is that it looks like the arm worked, as it appears to be quickly retracting into the cieling... Now I can get those tasty bones!

2/2 Sklaks 2013/01/27(Sun)16:37 No. 488173 ID: 01bc8c
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And here we are. It looks like the hole in the tunnel leads to another part of it, while there appears to be some sort of underground pond here, cave fish and all... Along with those... Glowy things...

Should I go through the tunnel... Or maybe go for a dip... Decisions, decisions...

The cave fish have TEETH. Go through the tunnel.

wrap a peice of jerky around a bone, use bone to flip fish onto shore. club fish with bone. congrats, fresh fish instead of jerky.

mmm sushi

Sklaks 2013/01/27(Sun)21:15 No. 488241 ID: 01bc8c
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It took quite a bit of Jerky, but I suppose beating the Skullfish to death will do nicely. Can't wait to sink my teeth into it! But that's for later... For now I need to find my way out.

Sklaks 2013/01/27(Sun)21:15 No. 488242 ID: 01bc8c
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All right... Here I am. From my left I can hear some snoring... Or something... And to my right I can see what looks like *shudder* sunlight... Along with another tunnel entance it seems.

Do you know how to get to the kobold caverns from the outside? It might be quicker then wandering through an unknown route.

If sunlight really hurts we can always wait till nightfall. Though we would need to deal with the snorer. sneakily check it out.

Wield your dagger and sneak up on the source of the snoring. Maybe you can score some loot.

You should carefully sneak into the snoring room, the sunlight is but a transient obstacle, and you can't stab sunlight in it's sleep. also, you never actually lost any off that jerky, its aol inside of the fish!

Sklaks 2013/01/28(Mon)17:22 No. 488465 ID: 01bc8c
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I've never been outside the caverns before, so I think I'd have equal chances of succeeding. I don't know if sunlight really hurts, I just know that they say that amongst the hatchlings to discourage them from going out. I suppose I can go find the snoring thing and stab it if it looks like it'll yield anything.

Oh. It's a Soven, and a big one at that! Although killing it will be the tough part... Their hides are pretty tough. What do you think I should do? I can kind of see behind it, although it just looks like more cave... Or something.

Explore the outside world. Nobody tells you what not to do!

Pros of killing this thing: You can report its location to the others. Get some recognition from your tribe as a great hunter. Maybe a status upgrade.

Cons: It might kill you if you don't kill it on the first blow.

... do you think you are strong enough to get at its brain with your pickaxe? You do chip away at stone a lot.

I dunno if we stand to gain anything from killing it. We've got enough food.

Would it be likely to attack you if it woke up? Could you just sneak around it? The safest path now might be the sunlit tunnel entrance, if not.

Sklaks 2013/01/28(Mon)20:40 No. 488501 ID: 01bc8c
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Explore the outside world? But there are *gulp* monsters out there!

Eh, it's just a Soven. No real recognition for these things. They just eat lichen and stuff. Not even dangerous in the slightest... Really docile animals. Make great jerky. As for the pickaxe, I tried... It's kind of stuck now, but
I can probably pry it loose. The thing is still snoring.

Now what?

Get your pick back, then try waking it up if you are sure it won't attack.

Get it loose, and give outside a try you pansy.

>>488501
Let's get the pick back and go to the sunlit tunnel.

Sklaks 2013/01/28(Mon)23:18 No. 488525 ID: 01bc8c
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Alright, woke the beast up. He followed me for a bit before he stopped at the edge of the light. Must scare the big fella. I don't think hes too mad about the mark I left on his head. Also got my pick back, so that's pretty swell... I'm reaching the end of the cave, I think. A lot more light is pouring through and I can see the exit... But I could still explore, seeing as this looks like the entrance to another section of the cave.

What do you think?

>>488525
Check the new section!

Sklaks 2013/01/29(Tue)16:55 No. 488657 ID: 01bc8c
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Well this looks like a dead end... I hear a... Beating noise... Like a heart. I could go down the hole, but that seems pretty dangerous. I'd prefer going back to be honest. So... What do you think I should do?

Just take a peek down there. Very carefully.

Oh hell naw, just go back. That has "something is going to push you down that hole" written all over it.

Avoid! Avoid like the dickens!

Sklaks 2013/01/29(Tue)19:23 No. 488690 ID: 01bc8c
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Here we are, the mouth of the cave. It's too bright out here, blegh. At the moment I can see some really tall plants up ahead, all crowded together and that... light thing is pretty high up in the cieling. There doesn't seem to be much else other than that. I guess I'll be heading forward soon.

Turn around when you leave, to look up the mountain face for any familiar caves or landmarks.

>>488691
I don't think we know any outside landmarks at the moment, but if we look at the entrance now that it will be a porential landmark for later.

Sklaks 2013/01/30(Wed)16:26 No. 488931 ID: 01bc8c
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Alright, made note of the cave entrance... There appears to be stones and junk in front of it... I arranged them in a neat pattern. Now *gulp* here I go, into the outside world... And quickly into the shade of these giant plants. I just can't take that damned light... Too... Bright and unnatural. Not like torch light, I'm okay with that. I think I'm going to rest here for a bit, until this "nightfall", or whatever its called, happens.

>>488931
Also be aware that outside is much more life and much less stones! Every little spot is probably crowded with lots of small animas/insects etc. you don't know. So, always watch your surrounding!

What's that on the ground there, next to you?

Sklaks 2013/01/30(Wed)18:59 No. 488989 ID: 01bc8c
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Bugs and animals that I don't know? But I know everything, the high priest told me so!

That thing is... a bat I think? Seems small for a bat, although the ones we hunt are usually as big as us... It's kind of cute. Although I can't think of why it's out in the light...

Sklaks 2013/01/30(Wed)19:01 No. 488991 ID: 01bc8c
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"Why hello there little lizard. I see you've acquainted yourself with my little friend, Chirr. My name is Nedor, and you?" He gives

THIS TALL MONSTER HAS A SKULL FOR A FACE. WHAT DO?

The tall monster is a lich. Undead human with lots of magic.

Tell him your name. Be polite.

Stand up and introduce yourself. Be ready to run if you feel in danger.

Ask it why there's a bat out during the day.

Sklaks 2013/01/30(Wed)20:34 No. 489004 ID: 01bc8c
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"M-MY NAME SKLAKS HOW ARE YOU?" I got this.

"Sklaks you say," He says with a skeletal chuckle, "Interesting."

"IF YOU DON'T MIND, WHY IS BAT OUT IN DAY?"

"Ah, Chirr is helping me gather bones for my skeletal army. He likes to help. You look tense Sklaks, care for a bit of my pipe?" He asks with a hint of curiousity. "Tell me about yourself."

WHAT DO I DO?

well good news, if he wanted to kill you, he would of done it already.

Politely decline the pipe, and say you were from a cave but got lost after a cave-in. Tell him you saw a cave nearby containing a strange beating-heart-noise. Liches are interested in that sort of creepy stuff, right?

Sklaks 2013/01/30(Wed)21:35 No. 489022 ID: 01bc8c
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"N-no thank you sir, I d-don't smoke. If you're wondering about me I got lost in a cave-in and came out today. The cave did have a strange heart beat room, or something..." I'm starting to feel more comfortable around him, even if he is kinda spooky.

He lets out smoke. "Interesting. Say, Sklaks, would you mind taking me to this cave? Maybe show me if there is anything else there that might pique my curiosity."

He seems nice enough... And he hasn't killed me yet. What do you think?

>>489022
Ask him if he wouldn't mind paying a fee for your services.

>>489022

I think the man's okay for the most part. After all, to become a lich you have to be smart and knowledgeable about magic and the like. So, be polite, try to be less afraid and lead him to the cave with the heart beat noise. But whatever you do, do NOT mention us. Even if we're not advisory spirits or whatever, we might be interesting enough (or maybe not, I'm not sure) for in-depth study, a kobold with voices in it's head that provide advice and knowledge, some of which may or may not know or has forgotten. God I hope the lich isn't a telepath...

Also, not suggesting you do this, but if you feel like it won't get you killed, ask Nedor why he is gathering an army?

Well it's worth something to him, and maybe a risk to you, so point that out and ask for compensation. Doesn't need to be *stuff* if he can do some other kind of good favor.

And uh... don't be too greedy, since he can probably magic you into shit eating mushrooms then find the weird room on his own anyway.

Sklaks 2013/01/31(Thu)11:54 No. 489153 ID: 7f9338
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"So, uh Nedor, here we are. The cave with a heart beat." I can hear the rythmic beating at the back of my head.

"Ah, yes, interesting. I think I know what this is. At the bottom of this hole is a Regeneration Pool. Capable of regrowing limbs and curig disease. Is there anything else of interest in the cave?" He asks.

"I don't know to be honest... But I've been meaning to ask... Why do you need an army?" I ask.

"Ah, that my little friend, is because a friend of mine, a wizard, is in need of some assistance... But, I have a question for you Sklaks. I wish to repay you for indulging me. Ask for something, and I'll see what I can do."

Oooh. What should I ask?

IDK, to become a servant of the wizard? Or some other powerful being?

You could ask for help getting back to your place in the caverns, but theoretically you could do that yourself with enough pick-work. Social connections with powerful beings are much harder to come by.

whata but, is there a way to become like, the leader of your people, or get dragon powers.

Let us wish for power. Mostly the power to live stronger and not die so easily. No need to be more particular, other than we want not to be turned into something we aren't already like an ugly monster or sorta-living bones. We rather like our koboldy self, thank you very much.

>>489161
>servant
No no no, not worth it. Never worth it.

Was that co-miner who got crushed a cool dude? Maybe you should ask for him to be brought back to life, or brought back as a skeletal servant for us.

>>489153

I' ve thought about this a bit and I think we should ask for one. That is, Nedor could protect your settlement and maybe help you find your way back to it. Imagine, your settlement of kobolds, protected by a powerful Necromancer.

Hey, we know of a skeleton in the cave he could get for his army. It was right below that tentacle, remember?

As for a request, we'd like to figure out how to get back to the rest of the kobolds, and besides that maybe some POWER? Or RICHES?

Sklaks 2013/01/31(Thu)19:23 No. 489211 ID: 01bc8c
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So many things to ask for...

"Hard question, isn't it Sklaks?" He asks me.

"Well, I've just got so many ideas... Could you grant me power? Protect my tribe?" I ask.

"I can protect your tribe... If you know where they are. As for power... Well you'll have to speak to someone I know for that." He tells me with a chuckle. "If you're willing to come with me then I can get my friend, our Sovereign, to grant your power. He is capable of such tremendous feats of magic. We'll head to my home for the night, I'll get you fed, and then we can head off as soon as possible. What do you say?" He looks like he's ready to leave, and he beckons that you follow.

Should I go... I'm a bit cautious. After all, I barely know this guy... But he seems nice enough.

I say go for it. Imagine more power then even your shaman!

>>489211
Ask him if it's gonna come at a terrible price or something.

>>489213
We've already paid that terrible price. We gave him access to a pool that regenerates ANY INJURY. Presumably forever.

Totes go for the power though.

99% sure that this is a trap, but whatever. Let's spring it anyway and figure things out from there.

Not to be picky, but power only sounds good if I'm still.. me. Ya know?

Sklaks 2013/02/01(Fri)17:10 No. 489400 ID: 01bc8c
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"I'd like power, it sounds great... But only if I'm still... me, know what I mean?" I tell Nedor.

"Yes, I do. I'll prepare the portal to my home then. We shall get you fed and dressed before we have you meet with my Lord and Sovereign," He chuckles and pulls out some chalk. He begins to sketch a symbol on a wall, one I'm unfamiliar with. He whispers something to it and glows. He gestures to it, chalk in hand, "Go on, jump in." I proceed.

Sklaks 2013/02/01(Fri)17:10 No. 489401 ID: 01bc8c
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"... and you take 12 damage." A feminine voice states.

"That's bullshit and you know it Missy! Goblins don't crit that often! Show me the dice!" A gruff voice yells.

Air is rushing past you. You feel like you're falling.

Sklaks 2013/02/01(Fri)17:10 No. 489402 ID: 01bc8c
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...

...

"Hello?" I say.

"Who the hell are you? Friend of Nedor's?"

>>489402
I think so?

Goblins crit allllllll the time. They also Nat 1s allllllll the time.

As a race, they are cursed with extraordinary luck.

Roll off the table so you don't get crushed by Nedor. Then tell them we are here for the power, possibly all of it

>>489415

This. Also, get of the table...

is that krampus?

Sklaks 2013/02/03(Sun)12:42 No. 489960 ID: 01bc8c
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"I am Sklaks and I am here for the power. Possibly all of it." I tell the... thing.

"I see... Well I'm Curt, and that's Missy over there." He gestures to the other thing.

"I think it'sss time to finish this sssession up Curt. Niccce to meet you Sssklaks." Missy tells you.

"See you short stuff." Curt tells you as they both leave.

Sklaks 2013/02/03(Sun)12:42 No. 489961 ID: 01bc8c
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"So, who were they?" I ask quietly.

"Friends of mine. Curt is an Angel while Missy is a gorgon. They occasionally crash here for gaming sessions. Now, for the upcoming day I'm going to have to get you dressed and fed for our meeting with his Lordship. I'll have you give Missy an Idea of what you'd like to wear and she'll get it made. Now..." He inhales, "Shall we get you fed and rested?"

I nod in response. I am feeling pretty tired. Today was pretty... interesting.

"One more thing... I wish to see your knapsack in the morning." Nedor says.

"Why?" I ask.

"Do not question me. I'll do as I see fit." He tells me.

Sklaks 2013/02/03(Sun)12:43 No. 489962 ID: 01bc8c
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I eat quickly... I don't know what it was but it had meat. Nedor then takes me upstairs to a room. He puts me in this soft thing, he calls it a bed, and buts a wrap over me.

"Good night." He says.

"What type of power am I getting Nedor?"

He stays silent for a while. "Sklaks... Do you know about Mana? Mana is the fuel for users of the Arcane Art. But... It only powers a very select few. I know of only three users, one of them being myself. When I saw you Sklaks I couldn't believe my eye. Mana... Clusters around you. I suspect that you're... Something strange. That is why I'm setting up the arrangement with my Lordship Sklaks. He will unlock your Power. Good Night."

I'm left to think with what he just said for a long time... But I eventually drift into sleep.

Sklaks 2013/02/03(Sun)12:43 No. 489963 ID: 01bc8c
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I'm in need of ideas for clothes that Missy can make... Any suggestions?

Well, isn't that nice?
you may become a wizard! Even a ninja wizard!
Or a bear that shoots laser beams out of its eyes...
Or smoking skeleton like your friend here, if you like!

So, anything you would like become? e.g. not dead? Never dead? Enough meat? Always sated?
Regarding protecting your tribe... being more like a big nasty monster smashing and eating all monster or more like the priest, knowing even more than everything, protecting your friends with magic shields and healing? Just a short question of character for a better guidance...

Quest Complete: Apprentice to a Wizard Lich

Suggestion 2013/02/03(Sun)15:31 No. 490035 ID: f2c20c
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>>489963
Tell me, have you ever considered becoming a Tunnel Snake?

Suggestion 2013/02/03(Sun)15:53 No. 490049 ID: f2c20c
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But seriously get some pants with pockets.

A robe is a good option too, but don't get a hood. I tried putting one on you and it looks silly.

Suggestion 2013/02/03(Sun)19:37 No. 490144 ID: 4a328b
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...

>>490050
this

I kinda like the ballerina outfit. It suits him.

>>490144
Upvoting the ballerina outfit.

>>490144
Do we actually know the gender of Skalks? Skalks could be a girlbod

>>490144
Approval and it'll shock the enemies enough for a surprise round

>>490201
Regardless of gender, the traditional D&D kobold is quite unisex in role and personality.

That being said...

>>490144
Ballerina outfit is fine, but lose the tutu.
It's too bulky, and ultimately pointless.

Sklaks 2013/02/13(Wed)21:40 No. 492657 ID: 01bc8c
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Ballerina's outfit, of course! Let's see what Nedor thinks!

"I'm done!" He stares at me for a while.

"No... Just..."

Sklaks 2013/02/13(Wed)21:40 No. 492658 ID: 01bc8c
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"...Fine. But only once. Understand? Just... Go take it to Missy."

Success!

Sklaks 2013/02/13(Wed)21:40 No. 492659 ID: 01bc8c
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"Oh... How... Interesssting Sssklaksss. I'll, um, get right to it."

Sklaks 2013/02/13(Wed)21:40 No. 492661 ID: 01bc8c
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"Ssso, Sssklaksss... How are you? Sssleep well? Tell me about yourssself."

Well I like ballerina outfits, and I eat hands.

>>492661
Tell her about how you're a miner and about the rest of the kobolds.