>>1032593
She seems like a bitch.

Ask if she knows where Alto is. If she doesn't tell you anything, just ignore her and walk away.

>>1032607
>you're dreaming
I highly doubt that.

>Push your pinky through your hand, if it goes through, you're dreaming.
Doing that won't tell us if Maya is dreaming, since her pinky could just not pass through her hand in her dream.

>>1032593
Ha! Her boobs are smaller. Looks like someone is compensating.

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>She seems like a bitch

Marie has always been pretty mean to pretty much everybody! But she seems to especially hate ME! I have no clue why.

>Ha! Her boobs are smaller. Looks like someone is compensating.

I... Wonder if that could be it!!!

>Ask where Alto is, if she doesn't answer, leave.

Maya: "I don't want to deal with this, Marie. Do you know where Alto is?"

Marie: "What? You mean you- You don't KNOW? You don't REMEMBER?? Or are you just... I don't know... In DENIAL??"

Maya: "...What are you talking about?"

Marie: "HAHAHA! Ughh, this is just pathetic! You know, you should really go and see father at once! I'm sure he'd love you tell you all about Alto. This is far worse than the Sumpter thing! Have you heard from Lord Byron since then, by the way? Or did your CHARM not win him over?"

A: Question Marie further.

B: Insult her boob size.

C: Head to Throne room to see Father

D: Custom Input

"Fuck you and your small tits, probably will starve your children, if you mannage to have any."
Go to your father.

>>1032623
B: Insults. You'r bosoms are the size of a little girl, and your beauty ages like milk.
Then ignore her and head to see father.

>>1032623
Okay. Looking at your sister again, I can glean two, maybe three things from her? Feel free to correct me or use some of this to insult her.
Her tits are obviously smaller, easy enough to point out, but not enough.
You nails aren't painted like hers, so I assume you're generally better with magic than her since when you fuck with magic it's usually a bitch to repaint your nails, right? You're a real prodigy I bet.
She's wearing mascara, eye make up, whatever you call it. She's probably also wears perfume and a ton of other cosmetic things, which means she might be vain. That could be a good avenue for insults against her person.

>Overall: You're prettier, have more magic potential, younger, and could probably hands down kick her flee ridden ass all the way from here to sundown

B) Tell her that since the festival Lord Byron has sent you several strange letters and in those letters he keeps mentioning "large melons". Does she know what those are?

C) Whatever her response, go visit your father afterwards.

>>1032623
C.

Thanks for the help, jackass!...

Marie right now is the least of your worries and getting her to throw a hissy fit now of all times would just be... time consuming. Head towards the throne room. There are geniunely better things to do right now.

>>1032623
C go see the fatherlord

>>1032623
Either your sister is a massive bitch and has no familial love whatsoever, or Alto's still alive.

B.) If your charm doesn't work you can always fall back on your chest. Unlike her.

C.) Hurry to throne room, ask about Alto

Who cares about tits or your bitch sister, you need to go see your father and make sure you haven't committed fratricide. Nothing could possibly be more important than to learn of your brother's fate, your only brother who had sought to protect and guide you, and whether your life and soul have been stained by a sin we impelled you to commit.

"You know, prospective suitors won't appreciate your crude, spiteful demeanor. It's like you want to resort to a lesser nuptial with the incompetent son of a gatcha game merchant or an airheaded adoptee of an NFT micro-mogul or-"
Gasp, Squeal, Grin Aggressively.
"YOU'RE HAVING AN AFFAIR WITH THE CHAMBERMAID?! Is she cute? Is she good in bed? Is she from another country? Come on tell me tell me tell me!"

>>1032623
Is that a wart under her eye? A so called beuty spot but how you got face fur

>>1032623
>INSULT then rush too altos room

>>1032623
This isn't even worth your time.

C. We need to face what we've done.

Press on: Tell her you have no time for such games, you just woke up miles away from where you were last awake, and your brother was in danger at the time.

C) Leave with the dignity you might keep. Also, we already suspect what happened...

>>1032623
C

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>Insult her boobage!

Yeah, she's just mad because-

>No! Ignore her and go see your father, Alto is more important right now!!

...You're right. Without another word, I turn on my heel, and leave Marie behind.

Marie: "Make sure to say hi to father for me! Toodles!!"

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I reach father's chamber, and step inside... I'm afraid. Afraid of what he might-

Duke Corson Du Bois: "MAYA."

Father sits on his throne. He looks so upset...

Corson: "...When I received word of what... what had happened. I was... concerned for your and your brother's safety... But after hearing the stories from my guard of what transpired..."

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He stares into the distance.

Corson: "...When your mother died. I was awash with grief. Because I loved her dearly... But also because it meant that with you, the last chance I had of being born another heir had been lost. But at least I had Alto. Strong and brave. Determined. But too kind. Just like his mother. Just like you..."

He's... tearing up. I've never... I didn't even know my father COULD cry! Oh no! Alto...

Corson: "Maya. I want to hear it from you. What happened?"

A: Tell the truth. Explain everything that happened in the Edge Mountains.

B: Lie about what happened. (Feel free to specify)

C: Apologize.

D: Other dialog (Please specify)

>CHARM win him over?
Lord Byron would be the last thing on your mind. As should trading barbs with this lovely (or not-so-lovely) familial specimen. From the way she is acting it seems your brother should still be alive. She'd no doubt have called you something far worse if she knew you'd in fact been his end, so perhaps you can relax there.

What, however, might be so bad...?

Hm. Maybe the fire caused the mine's collapse? That would be unfortunate for the industry and could cost your family dearly - rather than solve a negotiating problem you've caused greater complications to the local industry. Still... overall, it might be a smaller price to pay.

Your actions rescued several people and stopped an ongoing infestation from growing far, far worse than it could have. You have your witnesses - the guards rescued - to verify that, assuming any of them were brought back.

C your father. Might as well rip the bandaid here and act 'responsibly'. Steel yourself, and wave off your sister's barbs.

A) Tell him that the last you remember was burning some spiders before you got knocked out. You've never actually seen Alto's body, so he might still be alive. Then tell him that you're going to go back there and search for him.

>>1032688
This.

>>1032686
>>1032688
+1. Be hopeful. Did they find a body? If not then maybe he's still out there.

Ah. Hm.

D - Restore your father's hope

Question him - he should've heard most of the tale already from the guards.

Was... was Alto not recovered? The last thing you recall hearing when you set those webs ablaze to kill the giant spiders was him yelling in pain in the distance, further down the beasts' den. You tried to reach him, but one of the guards held you back and then... the mine collapsed? You think. Your memory fuzzes out at that point.

But those mines go deep and there must have been tunnels beneath the infested area, which those gigantified pests and the local Hurons must have traversed - certainly the Hurons that had been captured wouldn't have come through the main entrance.

Could it not be possible Alto tore his way free and fled deeper into the mountains, avoiding the fire and collapse? He would've fought tooth and nail to survive, you know that much. You volunteer to return and look - certainly you can't just leave it like this. Even if you have to head out on your own!

(We do know there must be some deeper level here - the rune of magic that fell and caused the growth of the spiders must be down there somewhere, and you did not have the opportunity to recover it, what with, uh, clearing out the infestation and the mine's collapse. Still, unless someone else found the rune and brought it elsewhere, your work there was left undone. This might be a solid reason for a quick return!)

After getting the truth of Alto's situation from your father and making your declaration (assuming the truth is as we think), you can probably safely tell your father the whole fanciful tale as truthfully as you'd care to.

>A word of warning, though
Perhaps leave out our role in your story for now and the role of the fallen runes. If people of ill motivation knew they might start a collection effort of their own, so to speak.

>Eyebrows
Well, the eyebrows go in the family, at least.

>>1032688
Seconding this

We don't know what they've told him. I would go with the truth, A.
And the truth is that you don't know exactly what happened besides that Alto went alone to look for the guard that was accompanying you, went to the village only found one guard that escorted you to the mines, and in there you found giant spiders, a few survivors and even more spiders. You tried to burn then to make your escape with the few people you rescued... but you heard screams from deeper in the mines... After that, something hit your head and passed out. You woke up here.

Ask him what happened to your brother.

Ah crap.

A). Make sure to specify that there were a group of spiders capable of shooting webs from a really sizeable distance and that in fact it did even catch our guard companion's sword.

It was us or them at that moment. And we wanted to secure future safety while dealing with a threat. In hindsight there are many things that could have been handled differently but otherwise that's what seemed best at the moment.

>>1032688
This, lies never get better.

You know, I felt guilt at pushing you towards a chaotic course of action that led to drastic consequences, which may range between your brother being oxygen-deprived into a coma to an entire cave of hostages burning to death in a firestorm similar to white phosphorous.

But Screw.
This.
Asshole.

He doesn't care. About the civilians in that mine. About the minorities being persecuted and abused in addition to their sorry lot as underpaid workers. About the fate worse than slaughter that they were assigned to by your gods, all for the mere crime of existing as they were.
His lineage?! You're alive! Your sister is alive! What are you, chopped liver? And how can he still insult your brother for having the capacity to empathize with his servants?!
Nobles. 'Aristocrats'. It's always the same - if you're born into the title, you don't deserve it. If you earned the title, you earned it with blood.
D) Stare in disgust, make a comment about your upcoming suitors and/or business subsidiaries, and leave.

A, C.

It seems they hadn't recovered Alto, or what's left of him, if your father has only the accounts of the guardsmen from the incident. If so, your brother's fate is unknown to everyone present. Dead or alive, you must take responsibility. Be fully truthful to everything that occurred, but though we share the blame, do not mention us; you will seem of unsound mind and your father might detain you. Apologise for the rash approach to your combat with the spiders, though it was your first and guided really by our own irresponsible, ill-considered counsel. Ask your Father of what was said by the others present on that day, and whether Alto or his corpse were recovered. If your brother is still in those mines, you must find and recover him, to be returned to your family for a happy reunion or the proper dignity of a funeral. And if he is not, you must return to the mountain regardless. Subdue the cause of this calamity, most surely beneath the mountain deep; hunt down the Rune.

>>1032695
Thinking it better: try to avoid excuses.

You were attacked by something. Alto went to rescue the guard and the horse. You didn't want to let your brother alone and run for him. Found the town and went to ask for him, but there were no guards. You heard there was something dangerous in the mines and that the guards were there. You went with one lagging guard to see if that danger was the same that attacked your carriage and to search for Alto. Found that the danger were horse-sized spiders and lots of dead guards. The spiders were very dangerous. You put in use a new spell you never have tried before... it was a flame and air spell. You killed the spider, it was very efective. You found cocoons of spiders with people inside, you helped them but Alto wasn't with them. You went deeper to find Alto but there were much more spiders. You were reckless and pressed on using the new spell, but you (we) understimated how dangerous was the spell and how flamable were the spider silk. The fire spreaded and you had to flee, but you heard voices deeper in the cave. You wanted to go to see if Alto was there, but a guard stoped you because you were trying to get in the wildfire. A pilar fall onto you both and the next thing you remember is waking up here.

Be sure to tell father about us too, how we are talking and helping you. Might be important

C. Secure an apology before he actually knows what exactly it's for.

>>1032688
This. But specify that they were giant spiders so he doesn't accidentally believe it was tiny normal sized spiders.

>>1032700
I don't think that's a good idea.

Maya telling her father about a bunch of voices in her head will make her sound crazy and because there's no way to prove our existence, no one will believe Maya.

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>Tell the truth.

>Apologize.

>Maybe don't mention us!

I tell my father everything that happened in the Edge Mountains. I'm careful not to mention the voices in my head... I make no excuses for my actions. I do however, mention specifically that these were GIANT spiders!

Corson: "So it's true then... Maya, would you ever use fire magic like that?? You should KNOW how dangerous magic can be!! It's use is OUTLAWED in most places without a proper license! You had your own private magics tutor! You should KNOW this!"

I decide it would be best not to mention that I usually fell asleep during magic class.

Corson: "Maya. I understand you were in a bad situation... But you've done something unforgivable. The other men within that cave were officials from the Uwashan Empire. Tensions between us were already high, but now? Well... I must do what I can do make amends."

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Corson: "Maya. My daughter. You are banished from the Kingdom of Moralot and all of it's territories. By punishment of... Punishment of... imprisonment if you dare return... I will... I will make arrangements that you might travel and live in peace in... in another land. But you may never return here after today."

I'm... Banished? I... This can't be real! I must be dreaming! This can't be real, please don't let this be real!

>Ask about Alto.

Maya: "...Father... Alto... Is he...?"

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Alto: "F..FATHER! I CANNOT... I CANNOT ALLOW YOU TO... BANISH MAYA! YOU MUSTN'T!"

Corson: "ALTO! YOU MUST STAY IN BED! ALLOW THE HEALERS TO DO THEIR WORK, SON!!!"

ALTO!? Thank goodness! He's-

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Alto: "Ghh... GRAH.... IT'S... IT'S MY FAULT...! I WAS TOO... TOO WEAK! I WASN'T STRONG ENOUGH! I AM TO BLAME...! DON'T PUNISH MAYA FOR MY MISTAKES!"

Nurse: "Lord Alto, you must return at once! You'll only make your wounds worse!!"

Alto: "Nngh... AHHH!"

Alto... What have I done?

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[MAYA HAS BEEN EXILED FROM MORALOT KINGDOM AND ALL OF IT'S OFFICIAL TERRITORIES! PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION OF EXILEMENT! THE FALEN ICELANDS ARE OFF-LIMITS, AS ARE THE EDGE MOUNTAINS CURRENTLY, AS MAYA DOESN'T WISH TO RETURN THERE YET! IT SHOULD ALSO BE KNOWN THAT THERE IS A RUNE IN EACH LAND TO FIND!]

A: Uwashan Plains: The closest to home, a young male Uwashan noble wants to host Maya. Apparantly he has a great interest in Kin girls. It is well known that the Uwashan Empire has been dealing with guerrilla attacks from a band of "Rebels" who claim to fight for Uwasha's freedom...

B: Eyaran Desert: A retired Eyaran general lives here in the capital of the Eyaran Sultanate! He owes Duke Corson a favor. Maya would be sent to stay with him in his estate within the city. However, one should know that the Eyarans are waging war against the Uwashan Empire! Though the city is far removed from this, the consequences may still be seen...

C: Filland Swamps: An old friend of Duke Corson lives here. She too was banished long ago for crimes unknown, and now spends his days hunting and fishing in the swampland... Supposedly..! Maya would be sent to live with him in his meagre estate. The people of Filland are enthralled by the Uwashan Empire, and some say they wish for freedom...

D: Koraban Islands: An old magician friend of Duke Corson lives on one of these islands in tropical retirement! Maya would be sent to stay with him in his estate. Be warned however, as the political climate of Koraban is rocky! As the great Uwashan Empire is at odds with the Eyaran Sultanate...

Welp. No idea what actually happened but Alto bleeding all over the place probably means it wasn't us... at least directly.

In terms of potential development for magic, Koraban Islands has some viability due to a veteran magician residing there. However in terms of affinities and overall safety, the Desert seems better, plus you could possibly do like a cool wind sand attack. Ain't that fun and non-lethal? Voting for B).

D. Political intrigue and magic? On islands so we don't have to deal with people who know about our past? Sign us up!

>>1032716
I'm just. I know he's injured to all fuck, but I'm really happy that your brother survived. Honestly so long as he survives he'll make a full recovery. You people have regeneration magic or something right? Can he regrow his eye and missing hand? If not, consider getting him an enchanted eye and enchanted metal hand.

Go ahead and give your bro a half hug on his least injured side. Go on, say you're sorry and all that mushie stuff.

>>1032717
Go with option D.
So we're banished, but are you still allowed to send magical messages back and forth, or communicate through magic balls?

What the? why is he bleeding so much? Fire doesn't cause those kinds of wounds, fire usually has very little blood involved as it normally makes someone look more like charred meat, not like they got into a fight with a blender? I feel like we're missing something very important here.

anyways fuck this place and everyone in it, head towards Koraban Islands to get away from it all and clear your head.
D

Upsie... Well, at least Alto is still alive AND keeps one of his powerful brows. Can you at least know what the hell hapened in his side?

I say D). Not knowing how to fight and reling in unreliable magic, Maya should learn to control it's magic. Maybe we can convince the magician to teach. (Perhaps in B) we can convince the general to learn how to fight with swords?)

Also, for future reference. The three rules of piromancy are:
- Never start a fire you can't put out.
- Check twice your suroundings, so fire doesn't get out of control.
- Shave yourself. No aesthetic is more important than not burning.

Last time we failed the three of them and we messed up :(

>>1032716
Do you do that "preserve the royal blood" thing where you have a kid with your brother?

>>1032717
D) It’s probably a good idea for you to actually start learning magic; just don’t sleep through the lessons.

>>1032717
At the very least, you should ask if there is a condition that would allow you to return! There are exceptions to every rule and that includes banishment! You might be able to return one day.

>>1032739
Also voting for D.

The magician might be able to teach Maya how to control her magic.

>The other men within that cave were officials from the Uwashan Empire
Okay, this is definitely a setup. The guard captain died from bludgeoning damage. The spiders didn't have that affinity. And you trust your guard to not murder people on impulse. Occam's razor says the Uwashans were setting up raids and ambushes in the area, exploiting the spiders as some sort of experiment or cultivation, and you just stopped their long-term plans. Which they're extremely pissed off about, since they haven't denied the existence of their out-of-place officials in a backwater mine.

>>1032714
... ASSHOLE.
If we could get him voted out, even by just the aristocracy...

>>1032716
Oh good, he's alive.
Nothing a few cyber-implants can't fix...
We'll need to look for a way to summon some, or someone who can.

>What do
Get intel from Alto. Did the Uwashans say anything important? Why the hell were they in that cave? Did they murder the captain? Oh crap, are the Hurons and giants okay?!
Ask for your entire inheritance, translated into goods that can be sold out in the boonies for a profit.

>A
LOL why is this even an... option... oh right. Asshole.
Your status means you'll start out with a low Appearance score with any resistance fighters, and we don't know if their command structure is anarchic or communist - the latter is delusional, which is a bad thing. You can come back later after you've earned some street cred.
And I expect the Uwashans will immediately find a disposable commoner with similar build from their slave stock to act as a body double while they torture you to death for accidentally purging their inquisitors.

>B
Agonizingly hot desert with no automated air-conditioning, bitterly misogynistic zealots for civilians, scantily clad harem girls which you may be forced to emulate to your embarrassment, and a general lack of self-made resources.
There are benefits - many worlds these days are experiencing a return of the plague, and the lack of dense life means diseases die just as easily as mortals do out here - but in general, I'd say stay away from here until you want to do some fun gold mining.
Oh, ask your old fart if there are any patches of black goo in the desert. Let's just say it's worth its weight in pure water.

>C
I mean... ew? And they're annexed by the Uwashans, which means any Uwashan officials will make life harder for the people around you just to piss you off.

>D
Tropical vacation! Need I say more? Most islands are sparsely habited, which means it will be easier to pay off villagers and hire crew as long as you bring ample goods and wares.

D, B, C, and anything but A.

>>1032717
Well. This stinks. In more ways than one. It feels like this isn't all what it looks like. >>1032725 makes a lot of sense. Regardless, also voting D. Maybe you can be taught some magic there. And if not? Well, it might at least be a good place to clear your head.

Frankly, I'm just glad your brother's alive. Your sister, well, she got what she likely wanted. You'll never have to deal with her ever again. But hopefully you can at least communicate with your brother.

>>1032725
Remember, they have healers. He probably was badly burned, but since he and Maya have been here for a few days, he's been healed enough that he doesn’t look burned anymore.

>>1032717
D

Before you leave, make it sound like you're going to use this as an opportunity to go out in the world and do something to help others. Then say that if they hear about any good deeds you do, you hope they'll be proud of you for doing something to help others.

Well, to be honest I was expecting the banishment. That's how nobles work. I actually thought that they would be pissed about your brother, but is business as usual. But this is good, it will give us the opportunity to look for the runes without the intervention of your family.

Despite his sorry state, you must agree that him being alive is a miracle and a blessing. I just hope we weren't the cause of his injuries.

Ask for one last thing before you go, and let them speak with your brother alone. We want to hear his side of the story and properly say goodbyes to the ONLY family member who gives a shit.

As for where to go... D has great potential. Someone who knows about magic will help you greatly. There will be political discord anywhere anyway.

D is most peaceful and out of the way

Would have been interesting if you told father about us

But hey? Maybe you can tell our new magician catetaker about us instead, someone with magic knowledge might know something about us...

Holy shit lol alto got fuuuuucked uuuup. Maybe he'll go around all dressed in black and get a prosthetic arm and start using a sword bigger than a man and get into a hatemance with a beautiful evil albino twink. Or maybe he's
just fucked, cool to see he's alive though

>>1032742
Chill dude this is just politics, daddy corson is doing what he's gotta do. What's the alternative, couping him with an army of nobles pulled out of your ass and making Maya kill her own dad and going to war with the whatever empire? Idk anime villain Maya sounds lame.

Fr though we should go D, you need to get STRONGER with your MAGIC Maya. Get those runes, idk maybe you'll find a way to heal ur bro with forbidden magic or some shit.

On the ooooother haaaaand A sounds like you maybe get to see Alto again for visits and maybe also get some Ush-whatever connections to get unbanished and maybe also stay on top of things in actual civilization and not get bogged down in months? Years? Of a magic training arc with merlin-sensei?

On the ooooother haaaaand A sounds like you maybe get to see Alto again for visits and maybe also get some Ush-whatever connections to get unbanished and maybe also stay on top of things in actual civilization and not get bogged down in months? Years? Of a magic training arc with merlin-sensei?

This REEKS of a setup. What were those dudes doing in a cave filled with spiders? What was with that dude who tried to accost you at the tavern? Something stinks here.

Go D.

>>1032755
What? NO!

Maya, listen: you must tell absolutely NOBODY about us, no matter what. You might put yourself in danger and people might think you are insane and lock you up if you tell them you have voices or spirits guiding you.

>I had Alto
Bastard using past tense as if Alto was dead... I gotta admit, they had us in the first half.

>Its use is outlawed
Yeah? Then why was there an illegal fire spellbook in the carriage? Awfully suspicious if you ask me.

>without a proper license
You're a goddamn noble. Noble privilege is above any license requirements.

>The other men within that cave were officials
You mean, the men that were being eaten by the spiders? Guilty of interrupting a spider's meal? What the F is wrong with your father?

D

D! You've clearly got some remedial magic classes to take... and a magician would be more open to the idea that magic's fallen out of whack and needs sorting.

>You mean, the men that were being eaten by the spiders? Guilty of interrupting a spider's meal? What the F is wrong with your father?

Oh the situation was FUBAR long before we showed up. I mean we still fucked up but everyone in that situation basically fucked up. We were just the ones left holding the pot when the dust settled so we were the most convenient to pin the blame on since people love having someone they can blame for everything. I mean it makes sense that the edge mountain kingdom would want to blame someone that isn't them because if people find out that a whole platoon of their solders was taken out by the local wild life they're meant to be protecting their people from then they look weak and incompetent, and with war on the horizon that is not an image that they want to be seen as.

Daddy dearest also needed someone to blame because he risk opening a war on two fronts which would be very bad, even if one side only has a bunch of half competent solders (at best) who can barely keep up with the wild life much less other solders, as they'd still draw our kingdom's solders away from the much more important southern front. So too safe guard his kingdom he's throwing his own daughter under the wagon for political favors. Makes him a half decent leader to put his nation above even his own family but still makes him a shit dad.

honestly I do feel there is something more going on in the background that we don't see which is why I want to stay FAR away from that mess when it hits the fan which is part of the the reason why I want to go to the islands. It will be the furthest away from ground zero.

>>1032717
Call your dad a dick for making it sound like Alto died.

>>1032729
Dude Maya is literally covered in fur. Thays probably not gonna, you know. Work out?

>>1032742
This anon makes a point.
>Bart tells me the Kin must've been killed by blunt force, and suggests they were left behind, as the spiders might prefer LIVE food
Before you leave, if we "have to" leave, ask about the bunt trama that killed the guards. Something fishy was going on in those mines. What did Alto discover- and for gods sake why is he not sedated?

>>1032742
+1 to intel gathering, maybe reword the inheritance thing to something more polite, like "will i be able to take anything with me, and can i have a sum of money for purchasing books and basic living esentuals?"

>>1032749
+1

>>1032787
This

Wait, alto has HEALERS?? but i thought magic was outlawed! No fair

>>1032847
This. This is bullshit!


>>1032717
> The other men within that cave were officials from the Uwashan Empire
BULLSHIT! We saved their LIVES from being spider food. Maya ask if an exception can be made. If it weren't for our help, they'd all be long dead. They should be grateful. Fuck the Uwashan Empire. This ain't fair.

>>1032853
It may be implied the others died. Even if they did not, if they ended up in Alto's state, one could see why their noble families would be unhappy and it'd cause tension. Regardless of Maya's relative innocence.

>>1032847
Healers aren't necessarily magicians, you know. And magic isn't outlawed - it appear to be licensed, meaning one is expected to have the training and permission to practice it.

One good thing about the magic runes having fallen to the earth is that there might actually be a rune governing healing around. If Maya recovers it, she might be able to restore her brother and her honor. Possible long-term goal, yes?

>>1032854
Learning healing magic and acquiring the rune of healing? Yeah, that'd be a good goal.
>Super White mage Maya
>Stacked with so many buffs spells she can punch rocks to powder

>>1032847
He specifically said dangerous magic has been outlawed. For example, the fire magic that Maya has been using is dangerous.

The healers' magic is not outlawed because it's not dangerous. On top of that, the healers have a proper license to permit them to use their magic, while Maya does not have any kind of license like that.

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>Ask about blunt force that killed guards

Corson: "Hmm, that is interesting... Unfortunately, all those within the mine were burnt to an unrecognizable form."

>Ask about financial aid

Corson: "Well of course I wouldn't send my daughter off with nothing... I'll give you a pittance of gold when you get on your way."

>Is there a condition Maya can return?

Corson: "Yes. I suppose so. For one, the main reason for this is to placate the Uwashans, so if we were to ever go to proper war... Well, I'd see no reason to leave you banished then. Or, of course if you were married or courting a high ranking noble, you could of course return at his whims..."

Maya: "May I speak to Alto before I go?"

Corson: "I'll allow it. But make it brief. He needs to rest."

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I approach Alto. The nurse is casting some sort of soothing spell on his back. He sits, looking aggitated... My poor brother...

>What is the limit of regeneration magic?

From what little I remember from class, it can be fairly powerful, but... It fresher the injury, the easier it is to heal. If it took them a long time to get Alto to a strong healer then...

>Perhaps Alto could regenerate his eye and arm? Or get enchanted limbs?

I've never heard of such magic! It would have to be very powerful, I'm sure...

>Give Alto a hug and apologize.

I apologize and move to give Alto a hug, but he shrinks away...

Alto: "...Sorry. It's just... That'll hurt a lot."

Oh right.

>What happened on Alto's side?

Alto: "The guard was... pulled into the distance by something... I gave chase, and followed them into a cavern nearby... There were spiders all around before I knew it... I tried blasting them with fire magic, but... I didn't want um... The fire to spread, so I couldn't... I tried to retreat, but as I left the cavern... something... hit me, and I fell into the webs.... The next thing I knew, I was... hot. B... Burning..! I couldn't get loose..! It was so hot..! I heard others yell around me, but I... I could do nothing for them... Or myself."

I say goodbye to Alto. Maybe for the last time. He doesn't look at me. He simply says goodbye back.

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I pass my sisters in the hall, as I depart...

Marie: "Oh no! Everyone, watch out! Maya's near a candle! If you're not careful, she'll BURN YOU TO DEATH! HAHAHAHA!!!"

Maggie: "...That's a little dark, Marie."

Marie: "Oh YOU'RE one to talk, sourpuss!"

I say my goodbyes.

Marie: "Oh this is definitely a final goodbye, Sister! I doubt I will ever see you again! What a tragedy!"

Maggie: "...Goodbye, Maya."

>If fire magic was outlawed, why was there a magic book onboard the carriage?

I'm not sure. Perhaps whoever owned it had a license? I... I wish I had known it's dangers... I'm so... So foolish...

>Is there a way to communication magically?

Yes... I suppose there is... Though I'm not sure how to do such things myself.

>Burns don't bleed! Why is Alto bleeding so much?

I'm not sure... Perhaps he was hurt in some other way as well...
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I take one last look back at my home before boarding the carriage that will take me away...

>Koraban Islands!

>Perhaps you could learn magic from the magician?

You're right. I decide on the Koraban Islands. I'd like to better master this magic of mine so I never hurt someone like that again...

>Tell the magician about us?

>DON'T TELL THE MAGICIAN ABOUT US!

I'm not sure what to do! You'll have to decide if you want me to tell him when the time comes.

>Something seems fishy here!

Does it? I... All I can think about is that I... Burned Alto so terribly... Still... Even though he's so hurt... I'm so glad he's okay.

I board the carriage, and begin the long ride to my new life...

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[THE OPEN SEA. QUITE SOME TIME LATER.]

Maya: "Oooogh.... Urp... Ugh...."

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Maya: "...I think I'm gonna be sick again... I just can't get used to this!"

Are we getting close to land yet, Maya?

I guess this comes late then: trick for getting your sea legs - keep trying to regain your balance until you brain gets proper used to the motions of the waves. You have to practice it actively, the faster you force yourself to acknowledge the new rhythms the faster you'll adapt.

I don't think that looking at the sea will help your case.

>>1032892
Might as well try this.

>>1032887
Practice wind magic by blowing the sails. That totally works right

try walking around to take your mind off how not well you're feeling.

>>1032887
Do pirates exist in your world? We should should be cautious of any threats of the sea.

>>1032887
Remember to throw up over the side of the ship and not onto the deck!

>>1032899
Do not do that!

Reckless use of magic is what got Maya in trouble in the first place, so let's not get her into any more trouble!

Oh hey Maya, sorry we've been silent for so long. To you, we were gone for a long time, but to us, looks like time skipped forward quickly. No idea how or why that happened. Anything happen while we were gone?

So what did you have for lunch/breakfast?

>>1032886
Marie seriously needs psychotherapy. Or a bullet to the brain.

>>1032887
Stare at the coastline and practice walking.

Seasickness is caused because your sense of balance (allocated in your ears) doesn't correspond to what your eyes are seeing. Try to brace yourself, close oyur eyes and breathe deeply. If is not enought, get to the center of the boar, it will move less. If anything works, go to sleep in the more stable place you find.

I recomend trying to get used to it, because you are going to an archipielago and boat trips will be comon.

Just hurl and ignore the rush of alien thoughts trying to micromanage your nausea

Runey Boi 2022/05/20(Fri)11:29 No. 1032979 ID: db4755
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>Are we getting close to land yet, Maya?

Ohhh.... Just what I needed! The voices are back...! And I don't know. The captain got sick of me asking.

>Oh hey Maya, sorry we've been silent for so long. To you, we were gone for a long time, but to us, looks like time skipped forward quickly. No idea how or why that happened. Anything happen while we were gone?

A long time is an understatement! You were gone so long I figured... Maybe I really WAS crazy! ...I guess I still could be. A lot happened while you were gone. We traveled for a long time, all the way through Filland. And now we've been at sea on our way to the Koraban islands for what feels like forever!

>Keep trying to regain your balance until your brain gets properly used to the motions of the waves.
>Stare at coastline and practice walking
>Try walking around to take your mind off it
>Remember to throw up over the side and not onto the deck!
>What did you have for lunch/breakfast?

Uuugh you sound just like the crew! I think I'm gonna be....

>Just hurl

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Maya: "BLAAAAHHHHHHHH!"

*SPLASH*

Crewman: "Aw, come on, Maya! Again??"

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This has been THE worst trip... It turns out I hate boats. Or at least my body does.

>Practice wind magic by blowing into the sails.

The captain told me; 'If you go using any of that damned magic on my ship, I'll see you SWIMMING to Koraban!' so... I don't think it's a good idea.

>Do not do that! Reckless use of magic is what got Maya in trouble in the first place!

That too...

>Do pirates exist in your world? We should be cautious

I'm pretty sure they do. I overheard the crew talking about someone called 'the Red Rogue' I guess it's a pirate that's been bothering locals? Anyway...

A: Go visit the captain.

B: Check inventory and status!

C: Go visit the crew.

D: Custom Input.

I heard that taking off shirt makes it easier for your body to swing around and reduces the sea sickness.

C or A.

B. Let's see what your dearest father left us with and just in general get a check-up.

>>1033000
Taking stock would be a wise idea. B.

>>1032980
You're supposed to do that over the side, not on the deck.

>>1032981
B

D: lie on the deck and be miserable.

B, and D (lie on deck)

>This has been THE worst trip... It turns out I hate boats. Or at least my body does.
AAAAAAAAAAAAADVENTURE!

>>1033013
This. Also what is that behind you?

>>1032979
>A long time is an understatement! You were gone so long I figured... Maybe I really WAS crazy!
Sorry about that. We don't have any control over when we suddenly disappear like that.

>>1032981
B. Show us what you have. It'll help take your mind off of your seasickness.

>>1033017
>what is that behind you?
It's called "the ocean". Duh.

>>1032981
You probably should eat something to settle your now completely empty stomach

>>1033017
It's just clouds. And her little sickness bubbles. They're a natural emission from a kin's spiritual pores when feeling ill, they fight and devour the disease spirits worming through her auras. They pop when they consume too much of the evil airs, but that's okay, she can always make more.

>>1033013
this works

...anything we can do to help Maya? just talk to you, tell a story, sing a song?