Blue.

Blue.

RED GODDAMNIT

Rrrred

Yellow

green, just to be contrary.

Red

Blue is best.

Suggestion 2010/04/30(Fri)18:49 No. 172265 ID: 3441fa
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RED and BLUE tie.

Select your profession: Berserker, Wizard, Warrior, or Ranger.

VOTING???

um

BLUE

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

>>172265
Wizard.

wiz

RANGERS GET ALL THE BITCHES

actually wizard

>>172265
Take a whizz.

>>172265
>Purple
This outcome is most enjoyable.

Also WIZ

Suggestion 2010/04/30(Fri)18:53 No. 172278 ID: 3441fa
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PURPLE WIZARD has been selected.

Game is now loading...

RNG

So is our element Darkness?

Loading Complete Suggestion 2010/04/30(Fri)19:25 No. 172293 ID: 3441fa
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As the great PURPLE WIZARD, you battled the legions of hell in the name of the Purple Kingdom. After much peril, you eventually defeated SATAN himself, freeing your home from his tyranny.

Suggestion 2010/04/30(Fri)19:26 No. 172294 ID: 3441fa
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After the battle was over, you were declared the Hero of the Purple Kingdom. You are given a yearly salary of hundreds of gold pieces, more than enough to live in luxury, and were even granted your own wizard's tower.

Suggestion 2010/04/30(Fri)19:26 No. 172295 ID: 3441fa
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God himself also decided to give you a gift. From the heavens, you were granted a 10 year old daughter.

"This girl has been raised in the heavens until now. She is pure and innocent and knows nothing of the ways of the world. Virtuous warrior, raise this child as your own. I trust in your judgment."

How To Raise A Princess 2010/04/30(Fri)19:26 No. 172296 ID: 3441fa
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...You have spent your entire life studying sorcery. Your only qualification in life is demon slaying. How the hell are you going to raise a child.

First things first, you should probably name the damn thing...

>Enter First Name and Family Name (ie, your name goes here)

Peach Toadstool.

WHAT A TWEEST!!

Alexandra Rensbole

First name Mira

Last name Antandansen

>>172296
Name of the wizard or the little girl?

>>172301
wizards name is the family name and the first name is the girl's.

>>172301
The girl.

More serious reply:

Sally Easton.

Mira Roseworth

this is pretty much Princess Maker quest. i suggest the OP tell everyone which commands are right out so this thing doesn't get bogged down in them. like 'stick it in' or something.

Lizzie Ikari.

How To Raise A Princess 2010/04/30(Fri)19:40 No. 172310 ID: 3441fa
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You have named her Mira, and she will take your family name of Toadstool.

...Welp. You suppose she needs... schooling? Is that what kids need? You don't know. God would probably smite you if you tried anything... unseemly. What could he possibly think you could do that would be better for this kid than being raised in Heaven?

...Whatever. Something needs to get done.

Teach her some magic!

>Naive, innocent

WAIT NO, BAD IDEA DONT DO THAT

Train Scholars to teach her in the arts of magicology.

Preferably White Magic. God would smite you if you made her into an eternally cursed Black Mage.

>>172311
This can't go wrong. Besides, what else would a wizard teach her? Cooking?




That was rhetorical, teach her magic.

j-j-jam it in.

By "it" I mean Mira, and by "in" I mean "into your tower, with a private tutor to teach her how to maths and how to history and such"

>>172310
Adventure! We're a wizard, let's go magic stuff! She can be our quirky sidekick!

Homeschool it is. But she needs friends too, carve an obsidian home out of the ground near some people with kids for her to play with!

Suggestion 2010/04/30(Fri)19:43 No. 172318 ID: 889351
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10 years old, Wizard..

Send her to science class!

i guess find the simplest tome you have, it would still probably be complicated because you are a great wizard but she would at least have a chance at understanding it. maybe teach her a few cantripes or something.

Maybe some ethics. Taught through stories.

You're old, you have stories right?

Summon a fairy friend for her, as a Wizard you have many important things to do.

Like stroke your beard.

Suggestion 2010/04/30(Fri)19:49 No. 172325 ID: b1e7cb
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>>172310
WAIT GUYS I THINK I'VE DONE THIS BEFORE
We need to send her to fight school.
Then she will grow up to kill god.

How To Raise A Princess 2010/04/30(Fri)20:00 No. 172334 ID: 3441fa
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Yes, you shall homeschool her in the basics of wizardry! You take this opportunity to teach her to read, and go over the basics of wizardry. You make sure to emphasize using them for ethical purposes. 2 months swiftly pass.

...And then you realize you are almost out of money. Schooling materials are more expensive than you had realized. You have enough money to get through to your next salary right now, but if you do, you won't be able to afford any more schooling for the girl!

Mira's current status is HAPPY. She seems to enjoy learning.

Go to the Red Kingdom and join the Arena to earn money for her education.

Practical job experience! Get her to assist you with the wizardings and enchantings that you are constantly requested to perform for nobles!

Suggestion 2010/04/30(Fri)20:03 No. 172337 ID: 889351
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You know what doesn't take money? Adventuring. Adventuring for unicorns. Do you realize just how much little girls like unicorns?

>>172336
ah yes. it would also double as a lesson on the value of money and how hard work goes far.

>>172336
This seems about right.

I say, we should take her to the city to look for work. Something light and simple to start. I'm sure a view of the commoner life would do her good.

And you dont have to worry about anyone approaching your daughter for vile purposes. Seriously, who would be dumb enough to do that?

>>172347
Never ask. We may have killed Satan, but some people are desperate and stupid. Especially the poor drug-addicted beggars.

How To Raise A Princess 2010/04/30(Fri)20:29 No. 172349 ID: 3441fa
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>Have her help you make stuff
Make... stuff? You're a WIZARD, not an artificer!

>Win Arena moneys!
Yes! You will head over to the RED KINGDOM for its Gladiatorial Tournament next month! With the prize money, you should have more than enough money to fund Mira's education for a while. You bring Mira with you, since you can't leave her alone, and showing her the value of magic in action sounds beneficial!

Mira takes in the sights on the journey. She seems to still be open to NEW EXPERIENCES right now. She is still HAPPY, but complains that her Shift is not good for traveling in. We will need to get her more outfits.

You arrive in the RED KINGDOM early, with a week to kill. Should you do anything with Mira while you are here?

>>172349
Check the stores around and see what related items you can buy.

>>172349
Are there any tourist attractions in the Red Kingdom? Landmarks, or such?

Might as well get her a bit of nice clothes. Don't spoil her, but something new would be nice. Simple and elegant.

Find her some new, more suitable clothes.

Shirt and jeans. Several sets. For casual/play wear.

Suggestion 2010/04/30(Fri)20:35 No. 172355 ID: 889351
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Yes, get her something more comfortable.

Get Mira Prussian war helmet.

How about some hooded wizard robes.
It's traditional White Mage attire.

Suggestion 2010/04/30(Fri)20:51 No. 172358 ID: b1e7cb
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>>172357
Seconding White Mage Robes.

How To Raise A Princess 2010/04/30(Fri)21:00 No. 172359 ID: 3441fa
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You get her traditional Wizards' Apprentice robes! They look terrible, compared to your lovely robes, but eh. Different country, different standards. Damn foreign clothing. You also get several sets of casual ware clothing, and are now out of money.

"I feel just like Daddy!" Mira says. She seems to be HAPPY.

>RED KINGDOM info
The RED KINGDOM is most famous for its annual GLADIATORIAL TOURNAMENT, where people fight until one or the other is reduced below 20% of their max HP.The RED KINGOM's heroes are mostly WARRIOR class (PURPLE KINGDOM is mostly WIZARDs). For all intents and purposes, however, RED CITY is identical to PURPLE CITY. So, you can have your daughter pick up part time work, or you can head out into the woods and adventure, or some other thing.

CAN IT BE HUGZ TIEM NOW

>>172360
second

>>172359
Out into the woods!

How To Raise A Princess 2010/04/30(Fri)21:27 No. 172367 ID: 3441fa
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You go out in the woods and hug MIRA for an entire week while waiting for the tournament.

"Dad I don't see how this helps wizard training."

"We're training to look ominous and mysterious. It will be important someday."

>>172367
Okay, practice done. Is it time for the tournament yet?

Suggestion 2010/04/30(Fri)21:35 No. 172369 ID: b1e7cb
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>>172367
You're learning to defeat things with the power of LOVE and FRIENDSHIP. It may seem silly now, but someday you'll be able to defeat all enemies with your powerful befriending techniques.

How To Raise A Princess 2010/04/30(Fri)21:50 No. 172379 ID: 3441fa
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You give her a speech about how Friendship and Love will always win the day, then go to the Gladiator's tournament and use magic to obliterate the competition and win handily. Mira has come to some strange conclusions.

You win a whole bunch of money, and then head back to your tower since the tournament is the only thing worth heading here for.

>>172379
On the way back, use the money to teach Mira about fiscal responsibility.

With cookies.

>>172379
Back to homeschooling! Teach her... history and geography now. Entirely for her benefit and not to refresh your own knowledge on the various countries, of course.

Agreed on history and geography.

Also, sitting on a rock for a week = win.

ask what she thought of the match and also let her know that the reason you did it was because you wanted the very best for her, while the opponents wanted the best for themselves.

Note that you didn't really kill anyone, that was a teleport spell!

Granted it teleports them randomly so who knows.

how does she feels with the arena business? we could get her sum stuff to go adventuring if she liked...

How To Raise A Princess 2010/04/30(Fri)22:28 No. 172392 ID: 3441fa
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You teach her the ways of the world! And by that, you mean you get her some cookies with your winnings and then teach her about Geography for 2 months.

In the middle is the PURPLE KINGDOM, where you live. Your tower is just south of the capital city, so you can stop by to get anything you need at any time. The primary character class here is WIZARD. In the middle of Winter, there is a Poetry contest here. In the middle of Summer, there is a Spellcasting contest here. The adventure sites here include MOON.

To the North, there is the Blue kingdom. The primary character class here is BERSERKER. In the middle of Spring, they hold a Lumberjack contest. The adventure sites here include MOUNTAINS.

To the East, there is the RED KINGDOM. The primary character class here is WARRIOR. In the middle of Summer, there is a Gladiator contest here (which you just went to). The adventure sites here include FOREST.

To the South, there is the YELLOW KINGDOM. The primary character class here is CHEMIST. In the middle of Fall, there is a Science contest here. The adventure sites here include DESERT.

To the West, there is the GREEN KINGDOM. The primary character class here is RANGER. In the middle of Spring, there is an Archery contest here. The adventure sites here include HAUNTED RUINS.

Adventure sites are places you can take Mira once she has obtained a CHARACTER CLASS. Mira expresses an interest in BOOKS and MAGIC.

>>172392
BOOKS and MAGIC cut out the physical classes. Maybe you can take a trip to the YELLOW KINGDOM and get some CHEMISTry education for her, see if she still prefers MAGIC instead.

>>172392
So then our next lesson should be on Character Classes! Teach her about what each does, if there are any more than the five we've just listed, and such. See which she expresses interest in.

>>172395
It is getting close to fall though, right? See if we can make it to the next SCIENCE contest.

>>172395
Let's get her some books on magic AND chemistry. See which one she excels at before committing to a class. Besides, some basic understanding of the other classes will help her more effectively befriend them!

best way to make kids pick what you want them to is be highly supportive of their independence. it has only a 5% chance of them picking something else, compared to telling them to pick something just because you tell them to which has an 80% of them being contrary just to spite you.

so say 'i'd like it if you were a wizard like dear ol dad but i would be okay with anything you pick because i love you.' and then tell her how that until she get's a 'party', as adventuring groups are called, you will show her the ropes of adventuring. she will decide when she wants to try one, when she thinks she is ready. when you go you will stay back and let her try to go through it herself. if her HP get's too low or if she says a safe word then you will step in and assist her, but be warned that you will both leave if you have to step in and wait until after she trains some more.

How To Raise A Princess 2010/04/30(Fri)23:20 No. 172405 ID: 3441fa
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We head off to the Yellow Kingdom for the Science Contest. I am not very good at it, so we simply watch. She seems interested, but confused as to why they need all those big things. Mira asks me why I don't need big things to do my stuff. I tell her that that is what Magic is best for. She says Magic sounds cool.

While here, I get her a Science teacher, and she goes to class for a month. She has already studied magic for two months with you, and after her month of Chemistry she tells you it is very interesting, but her teacher's beard isn't as cool as yours. Mira says when she grows up she wants a beard like yours.

[[ The character classes' names are pretty self explanatory, I think, so I won't go in to too much detail about them. Wizards do magic, Chemists do science, Warriors do fighting technique, Berserkers do strong and tough, and Rangers do bows. ]]

[[ Any lessons that Wizard Toadstool can not teach, he will hire a teacher for. This doesn't really cost any different than him teaching himself, but requires he go to a country that has such teachers. ]]

dawwwww. give her a loving pat on the head for that, no reason to tell her girls don't grow beards. then continue teaching her magic until she is a lvl one mage and can do stuff like shoot tiny fireballs.

>>172406
Yeah, sure, I can't think of anything else. Teach her how do magic. Start with more practical magic. Things that have uses other than killing thing in a spectacular fashion.

Do a bit of training for everything, then let her pick what she likes best.

>>172405
It's decided. She will become a wizard and learn wizardy things because wizards are awesome and total gamebreakers.
But she can learn a little bit of everything else on the side. After all, wizards are supposed to be very knowledgeable, and she's got a little bit of a head start on magic since we're her teacher, the GREAT WIZARD TOADSTOOL, SLAYER OF SATAN HIMSELF.
So that's pretty neat.

How To Raise A Princess 2010/05/01(Sat)00:07 No. 172415 ID: 3441fa
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>Teach her magic until she becomes a level 1 WIZARD
11 Months pass...

Mira has mastered her first spell, PURPLE FIREBALL LVL1, and is now officially a wizard! It was a stressful 10 months, and Mira almost wanted to quit, so you took a vacation for a month somewhere in there. Now that Mira has seen the fruits of her labor, she is HAPPY once more.

During this time, she reached her first birthday! Mira is now 11 years old! You had forgotten to get her a present...

>Mira has become fond of BOOKS and MAGIC and FRIENDSHIP during her first year. These will form the core of her personality. She has become a bit RECLUSIVE...
>Mira's eyesight has begun to fade from all her reading! She will need new glasses every year, starting at age 12.
>Mira is now old enough to work! She can take jobs to help support paying for her education.
>In addition to her magical studies, Mira has learned a little bit of everything. She has a passing interest in LITERATURE, SCIENCE, and POETRY.

The Gladiator money ran out last month, but your salary had arrived. That will last you one more month. It is currently EARLY FALL.

>>172415
> RECLUSIVE
There's nothing wrong with being a little introverted, but we shouldn't deny little Mira the chance to interact with people. After all, we don't want her to grow up to be some sort of... shrinking violet.

Let's go out and meet with some people befitting our social stature who also happen to have children. Then she'll learn how to deal with people, preparing her for later life.

>>172415
>She will need new glasses every year
She's going to be a meganekko.

Personally, I can't see anything bad with giving her chores. A child like that needs to learn some responsibility.

>>172415
I think it's time for some practical teaching. Lets take her to Moon for adventuring and looting. We might be able to get her some friends on the way as well.

Right, so she needs RESPONSIBILITY, FRIENDS, and possibly some more BOOKS on various topics, not just MAGIC.

>>172476
Sounds like it's time for adventure then. We can gather up some friends for her to form a party with.

When the whole thing is supervised by a wizard that pimp slapped Satan I'm sure we can convince people that it's decently safe.

We can form a party with an apprentice Berserker, Warrior, Chemist, and Ranger. Then go on epic quests to save the world from the son of Satan.

Or, you know, just go play on the moon.

How To Raise A Princess 2010/05/01(Sat)15:32 No. 172580 ID: 3441fa
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You set up a magnificent plan of getting her some more FRIENDS and some more BOOKS. You begin by returning to the Yellow Kingdom for the first time in a year, to look for an apprentice level CHEMIST. One such person is found, and her father agrees to let her go adventuring with you, but only if you keep a close eye on the both of them the entire time.

MIRA TOADSTOOL, WIZARD APPRENTICE has now gained the ally SALLY EASTON, CHEMIST APPRENTICE. They may adventure and/or study together!
>In order to study together, you need to travel to your ally's home kingdom. To adventure together, you must either adventure in their kingdom or spend one extra week in advance per ally before adventuring, so you can gather your allies. Tl;dr, you need some initial funding if you are going adventuring with a group.

Sally Easton, Age 11
>Apprentice CHEMIST. CHEMISTs create potions and machines to aid them in combat.
>Has taken an interest in FORESTRY, EXPLORATION, and HERBALISM from her time in the GREEN KINGDOM
>Is outgoing and tomboyish

But now we are out of cash. You could probably find a job for Mira somewhere in town, maybe as a cleaning girl or a tutor, since she is pretty bright. However, you yourself are getting too old to work - having turned 73 last week and not very physically fit to begin with, anything that doesn't require blasting is mostly beyond your capability nowadays.

The other option is to go adventuring in the DESERT here in the Yellow Kingdom, but with only an apprentice Wizard and an apprentice Chemist, it could be dangerous...

>>172580
Danger is a good thing for a budding adventurer. Head out into the desert in search for funds for further adventuring and ally gathering.

hang back and if it looks like it's getting too hot for them to handle then blow it up but for the most part let them try it themselves.

>>172580
Is it possible to obtain some way of teleporting, so that you can escape in case of an emergency?

If not, then suck it up, stock up whatever items you have and set off for the DESERT.

Save adventuring for when she's a little older, right now see about getting her a little job, something she's interested in. It'd be good for her.

And don't worry about missing her birthday, technically it was her first one, and not getting presents on a first birthday isn't unusual. Let's not forget to start putting a little bit aside here and there for a present and party next year, though.

I think the point is that the desert isn't a 'Low level' adventuring area. We should find someplace easier to start off with if we do send them off for adventuring.

>>172585
I think this sounds best for now.

>>172580
Mira should get a job as a cleaning girl. Just to experience something a little different from the whole smart smart stuff.

>>172580
Let's get her a job, something with lots of opportunities for learning. It will also teach her responsibility!

But it would be sad to have an 11 year old girl taking care of her old doddering grandfather. Let's also try to get a very low demand job somewhere to help out. I bet we can get a job showing up at children's parties or tutoring people in magic fundamentals.
Something that equates to blasting or telling people about blasting.

>>172596
That's not a bad idea. We're already tutoring Mira anyway, why not tutor some other people at the same time and get paid for it?

How To Raise A Princess 2010/05/01(Sat)16:22 No. 172605 ID: 3441fa
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They could probably handle adventuring in the desert for a short while, but after some debate, you decide that it'd be too dangerous, and you probably wouldn't get enough treasure to make up for it. Instead, it is job time for Mira!

You get her a cleaning job at a local inn, and you yourself get a tutoring job at the local college. However, most people here in Yellow Kingdom are interested in science, so you aren't very in demand...

After a month of this, you now have enough money to last you one more month of traveling/studying. This is enough time to take Sally with you if you want to attempt to recruit someone else from another kingdom for adventuring, but you would need to adventure in that kingdom then.

While here, you have stayed with YELLOW CHEMIST. Mira and Sally have become good friends! Mira has picked up some additional Science knowledge from the time they have spent together.

>>172605
Go to the Red kingdom to pick up a plucky fighter apprentice lad. She has to learn to know some young boys of her own age.

Then I think it would be time for some adventuring in the Red kingdom. And maybe you could win the tournament again.

Are there any places that are better for beginning adventurers? Maybe we should start there. And the new chemist kiddy could come with!

Assuming we give sufficient notice at our current jobs, of course. Mira should know the importance of keeping up with one's obligations.

I agree. Let us go get a brave, but somewhat stupid Fighter lad from the Red Kingdom, we need some physical force on our team. We're all back row units right now.

>>172607 >>172611
Let's just spend the next few months doing this. We'll stop off at the Red Kingdom and make some friends, work there for a month, then up to the Blue Kingdom, do the same thing, then head off to the Green Kingdom, and after that Mira will know someone from every land and then we go adventuring!

>>172605
Aww, she looks cute in those yellow clothes! She does have some of her own, right?

we should probably go get some more money first. So we could head back to purple for a month and make some dough. It will also give us a chance to return the hospitality shown to us.

Early Winter How To Raise A Princess 2010/05/01(Sat)17:33 No. 172619 ID: 3441fa
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>Are there any places that are better for beginning adventurers? Maybe we should start there. And the new chemist kiddy could come with!
The Forest and the Mountains are the best places for beginners, so heading to the Red Kingdom sounds like a plan! We meet the Red Warrior, and introduce Sally and Mira to his son, Flint Antandansen. Sally gets along with him pretty okay, but Mira seems shy...

Flint Antandansen, Age 13
>Novice WARRIOR. WARRIORs are experts with sword and shield, and use melee skill to defeat their enemies.
>Has taken an interest in HUNTING and COOKING from his time in the BLUE KINGDOM
>Is stoic and strong

Should you work another month, or go adventuring with Flint and Sally? Since you asked to borrow Sally, you should know Chemist Easton will want her back within the month...

[[ I'm going to start posting the current season in the subject line. The seasons are, obviously, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, and are divided into Early, Mid, and Late. The season listed is the time at the end of the post. ]]

Go into the forest!

adventurin tiem

>>172619
Adventuring is important for a young girl. Given that it's her first time out, I think you should go with her to make sure nothing goes wrong. The kids can go out unsupervised next time, if she wants.

>>172619
Adventuring time! Keep an eye on them to make sure nothing bad happens.

How To Raise A Princess 2010/05/01(Sat)18:37 No. 172638 ID: 3441fa
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You take the kids out adventuring! The kids are attacked by mostly goblins and kidnappers, and for the most part deal with them easily. Flint does a pretty good job keeping everyone protected.

>Mira has "befriended" 3 goblins and 4 kidnappers!

You make sure to keep a close eye on them...

>>172619
Well of course she is shy. This is her first interaction with a boy her age. The forest will be a good place to develop friendships.

Mid Winter How To Raise A Princess 2010/05/01(Sat)18:38 No. 172640 ID: 3441fa
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But after Sally gets injured from a surprise attack from a centaur, you end up going a bit overboard.

You retreat afterwards, and divide the spoils amongst Mira, Sally, and Flint equally. You have gained enough money for the next 3 months, as well as a FAIRY WAND! You also found Fairy Nectar and a Goblin Hammer, but gave those to Sally and Flint, respectively.

Your Staff of Asmodeus is slightly better than the Fairy Wand, so you have no use for it, but Mira should find it useful. Although, her birthday is coming up in a few months, and she doesn't need to know you found it NOW...

...And you should probably do something about Sally. She is unconscious.

>>172640
Bring her to a medical type place. People get beat up a lot in the red kingdom I imagine, so it should be easy to find somewhere.

>>172640
Does anyone have healing magic or healing potions?

Sally's health is more important than learning how to befriend opponents into greasy stains on the wall. If we don't have a means to heal her now, apply bandages and make your way back to town.

Learning how to retreat from a bad situation is just as important as learning how to get into one. Have Mira and Flint keep watch for further ambushes.

>>172640
If you know any healing spells, use em, if not you need to learn such for the future or at the very least convince Mira to do so. For now, rush back to the red city, being a city of warriors must mean they have good doctors to keep em that way.

>>172640
She looks pretty beat up, but it should be no big deal for ADVENTURERS. First let's stop the bleeding, bandage her up as much as we're able, then we'll carry her home. We're old, she's light, so Flint should do it! It builds character.
Let's use our detached wizardly wiles to turn this into a practical learning experience about how to deal with wounds out in the wilderness, and to ere on the side of caution whenever possible.

Late Winter How To Raise A Princess 2010/05/01(Sat)19:53 No. 172674 ID: 3441fa
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You give a brief explanation on how to deal with wounds mid combat, and make sure to mention to Mira that if she had been on her own with Sally, she'd have needed to fight off the minotaur before rushing to Sally's side, so that she didn't end up hurt too. Then you apologize because you don't actually know much first aid, but you know enough to patch her up.

Then, the party retreats from the forest, and you make sure nothing bothers the kids. You have Flint carry Sally to a cleric's temple, and for half a month's gold, she is healed to perfect health. These places are kind of pricey, but they are useful for avoiding complications. Chemist Easton can't complain about her getting hurt now, since we healed her out of our own pocket.

>Do we have a means to heal people?
Sally does! But none of us knows which of her potions do what, and some of them explode. So you don't risk it. If Mira learns more Science, she might be able to decipher the potion labels.

You then drop off Flint and Sally. You have enough money for 2 more months, and are currently in the Yellow Kingdom. What shall we do from here? It might be good to get Mira some more studies, or we could take this chance to visit the other kingdoms.

You decide to keep the Fairy Wand a secret, and give it to her as a birthday present when her birthday rolls around in MID SPRING.

Assuming healing magic is a thing that exists, look into that. It'd be a good way to teach Mira about non-explosive types of "friendship and love" that she can use.

>>172674
I say we teach her some basics of SCIENCE! while we're here. Identifying potions is an extremely useful skill, as we've seen.

>>172674
Now WOULD be good timing to look into healing spells or science. Healing magic would be more convienent for Mira, but I'm not sure if that is something possible or practical.

Given recent events, I think Mira would be attentive to learn healing spells/healing chemist arts.

>>172676
I agree. Teaching Mira how to decipher various kinds of potions would be very handy in teaching self sufficiency. Then she can buy potions and use them during adventures!
Afterwards, if we have any money left, we can keep studying magic.

We should identify the wand in our free time, we cant just give a potentially dangerous magical object to little Mira

We should identify the wand in our free time, we cant just give a potentially dangerous magical object to little Mira

Study SCIENCE, multiclass WIZARD / CHEMIST

How To Raise A Princess 2010/05/01(Sat)20:37 No. 172688 ID: 3441fa
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Magical... healing? Magic is for making big flashy explosions, not healing! That is what Chemists do. Lame lame Chemists.

After talking with Mira about it, she decides she wants to learn to be able to learn some Chemistry so she can use/eventually make healing potions. Chemist Easton says he is willing to take in Mira as a student. She'd stay here with Sally. Since you are a friend, he'll teach her for a discount - 2 months' worth of money will get her 3 months' worth of teaching.

Do you take him up on this offer? You would have to return to your tower and spend the next three months without her (not to mention miss her birthday in Mid Spring), but Mira seems enthusiastic...

>Identify wand in free time
Oh, it's just a magical amplifier. It'll make it easier for her to cast spells. You had one of these back when you were an apprentice, but sold it off for cash.

>>172688
If she's enthusiastic, then let her go for it!

Besides, how can you say no to that face?

Just be sure to send her the Fairy Wand in time for her birthday. You do have some way of accomplishing that, right?

>>172689
How about before we leave, secretly talk with the Easton about giving her the wand on her birthday from us? I'm sure he's nice enough to help make a little girl happier on her birthday of all days.

>>172688
So long as she gets her present, this seems like a good idea.

My vote: Get Easton to teach her, give him present to give to her on birthday.

Then go home and discover how lonely life is all alone now that you've raised a daughter, and wallow in misery.

Then when time comes to pick her up, hug her so much she almost explodes!

How To Raise A Princess 2010/05/01(Sat)21:20 No. 172710 ID: 3441fa
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You agree to the deal, then pull Chemist Easton aside to talk to him about Mira's birthday. You had him the Fairy Wand and ask that he give it to her on her birthday in Mid Spring, from you. He says he will be sure to do so. You thank him.

You now have 3 months to yourself, and basically no money. You are back home in the Purple Kingdom.

>>172710
Take up tutoring in the Purple Kingdom where people actually give a crap about magic.
When Mira comes back, we'll have money for more schooling!

Sit and look mysterious and ominous for three months, meditating to achieve knowledge of the farthest reaches of the universe.

>>172710
You can make some money while you're here, since you've got plenty of time to teach. That way we can have to deal with "we have basically no money" a little less. :B

WORK! Work hard and make lots of money. You will be able to buy a gift for her when she returns and have some left over for adventuring

>>172710
People have the proper respect for MAGIC here. Use that to make some money.

Early Summer How To Raise A Princess 2010/05/01(Sat)22:13 No. 172739 ID: 3441fa
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>Meditate and look ominous for three months
3 weeks in, you start to get hungry. You spend the next two months tutoring, and get enough money for the next 4 months. Being appreciated is nice.

Then you go pick up your daughter and hug the eyeballs out of her.

Mira has reached age 12!
>Mira has remained fond of BOOKS and MAGIC and FRIENDSHIP during her first year. She has become fond of POTIONS. She has become less RECLUSIVE, but she is SHY AROUND BOYS.
>Mira's eyesight has deteriorated! She has trouble reading.
>Mira is old enough for the following jobs: Tutor, Cleaner, Church, Babysitting, and Restaurant.
>Mira has grown better at Chemistry! She can identify potions now, but has no other Chemist skills yet. She needs 7 more months of Chemist training to become an Apprentice Chemist

>>172739
Right, let's get her those glasses.

See if she can tutor, it'll help her in the subject as well.

Gladiatorial combat is coming up soon. It seems like an easy way to get more cash.

That's probably enough chemistry for now, unless she's decided that's what she'd rather do. I'd say get back to the magic. Give her some lessons, have her practice while you travel. Also, get her some glasses and some better lighting! She'll be blind by the time she's 18 if this keeps up.

So what exactly would she be tutoring at this point?

>>172739
Buy glasses, tutor for a couple months. Then Magic lessons for another couple months. Then let's visit the GREEN kingdom.

>>172739
Let's get those glasses.
Having to wear glasses for the rest of her life might be a little intimidating for a small child, so let's help out by letting her pick out the style. Whatever kind you want, kiddo!

After that, let's train a little more in magic and chemistry AND we will create a father/daughter tutoring duo, for increased bonding and learning and cute.
We can do all three, right? Nothing says we have to stick to one subject for the next four months.

How To Raise A Princess 2010/05/01(Sat)22:55 No. 172767 ID: 3441fa
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Mira is currently capable of tutoring in basic magic and basic chemistry, as well as literature, mathematics, and geography - she reads a lot in her free time.

You get her some glasses. Select a style. [[ Warning: Like everything else ever, will impact her personality. ]]

>Gladiatorial Contest
In Mid Summer is both the Gladiatorial Contest in Red Kingdom, and the Spellcasting Contest in Yellow Kingdom. You would do well in either of them, and Mira might be able to take a shot at the Spellcasting contest, but her chances of winning are minimal.

>>172767
like you need to ask.

3

>>172767

1 or 4

>>172767
4, definitely.

>>172767
A combination of 1 and 4.

>>172767
1 with the rounded sides of 4.

4.

They have enough personality to them so as they don't look nerdy.

I gotta say I like 4 as well.

>>172767
4!

1. Serious business, old lady glasses
2. Otaku / awkward nerd glasses
3. MIB / cool / Dave shades
4. Sexy librarian glasses

4, duh. She'll grow up to be like Bayonetta :D

>>172778
>like Bayonetta
That's a bad thing.

>>172779

I'd have to agree here.

>>172771 >>172772
I third 1, with the roundedness of 4.

Obviously I'm going to be alone in suggesting #3.

But I think once she puts these glasses on she'll...

*sunglasses*

...clearly see why they're superior.

>>172767
... 1
1 forever

>>172767
Voting for the Gnome glasses (1).

4, but bigger, so she can play up the shy nerdy girl bit!

what about like Mia Myria the shy nerdy 13 year old bookworm of Azure dreams?

Suggestion 2010/05/01(Sat)23:37 No. 172791 ID: 445c48
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Well, since there are no Transmetropolitan red and green glasses, I'm going to have to vote for number three.

Early Summer How To Raise A Princess 2010/05/01(Sat)23:39 No. 172792 ID: 3441fa
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Style 1/4 hybrid selected.

Mira is currently capable of tutoring in basic magic and basic chemistry, as well as literature, mathematics, and geography - she reads a lot in her free time.

>Gladiatorial Contest
In Mid Summer is both the Gladiatorial Contest in Red Kingdom, and the Spellcasting Contest in Yellow Kingdom. You would do well in either of them, and Mira might be able to take a shot at the Spellcasting contest, but her chances of winning are minimal.

Let's win the Spellcasting Contest, and have her tutor... uh... something.

>>172792
YOU SHOULD ENTER WHICHEVER PAYS MORE
GET MIRA A TUTOR IN MATH, SHE'LL NEED IT TRUST ME

>>172792
those glasses are triple sweet and double plus good.

>>172792
Let's go to the spellcasting contest in Yellow Kingdom. Then we'll both enter! After all, prize money can pay for more schooling.

Of course she'll lose, but it'll be a great learning experience and we'll be there to support her.
Incidentally, the day she can beat us in the gladiator ring, that's the day she will have truly graduated as a wizard.

>>172792
Why not ask her if she wants to compete in one first? If so, then off she goes to have her fun and hopefully learn a bit. Otherwise, tutoring in math would definitely be good as it has both magic and chemistry applications.

Late Summer How To Raise A Princess 2010/05/02(Sun)00:39 No. 172810 ID: 3441fa
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>Spellcasting Contest in PURPLE Kingdom
Lookit me, failing to recall my own setting info.

You spend the first month of Summer getting Mira mathematics lessons from a teacher, and she also tutors on the side. [[ I'm going to be using tabs in the top left of the panel to represent jobs/education from now on ]]

In Mid Summer, you and Mira both enter the Spellcasting Competition. Mira isn't very confident in her apprentice level magic, but she tries! In the end, she doesn't make it past round 1, but you go all the way and win the prize money! You now have enough money that you won't need to worry about it for about a year.

Mira says she wants to do better next year, and will one day beat you. You assure her that one day, she certainly will.

You turned 75 this month! You've been feeling a bit more tired lately...

>>172810
Well now that we're comfortably settled in for a whole year, let's give her two weeks of magic training, a week of vacation, and a final week of any subject, class, or job she'd like.

>>172810
> Getting More Tired
Well, we are pretty old, and ALSO we've been working just about non-stop and traveling around and such.
Now is probably a good time to settle down a bit and concentrate on schooling again, since we're good for money for awhile.

>>172810
Discreetly talk with CHEMIST about possible MAGIC/SCIENCE hybrid method of transfering magical talent, know-how and skill on to someone, possibly upon death.

The best gift a father can ever prepare to give, is the gift of a brighter future, and with your skills now hers, it will be like you're always there for here, even after time makes it's eventual claim.

>>172814
Sounds like a good idea. And then Mira could spend some time with her little friend as well.

>>172810
There are still two nations that Mira haven't been too. I think we should make a trip to them both so that Mira has some connections in all the kingdoms and is familiar with their enviorments and people.

>>172810
Consider researching life-extending magic on our free time. Or the possibility of some artifact that does the same thing.

>>172814


Just don't let her greatest enemy steal and drink the potion of power transferal. That'll start a whole different quest.

I agree with getting her connections in all the kingdoms.

>>172846
The quest for eternal life never ends well, at least not without some form of soul-selling or mass human sacrifice.

>>172897
Not always. You could get that mystical drink from the holy grail. Or find the fountain of youth.

There are a couple of ways to gain a longer life that doesn't include soul snatching and stuff.

>>172899
Yeah go with this.

Besides, I bet you were an awesome badass when you were younger.

Allotter 2010/05/02(Sun)11:48 No. 172909 ID: 407b5b
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>>172814
I... I actually kind of like this idea... besides, who wants to live forever?

>>172909
Who neeeeeeeeeeeds to liiiiiiiiiiiiive for-ev-eeeerrrr~!!

I'm behind the SKILL TRANSFER research, but we should look into arranging that one of our friends also takes care of her in the event of our demise.

Also, take her our to see the RED kid more often. ADVENTURING~

also they were a cute couple :3

Perhaps we should look into transferring magical power a bit later. Right now, Mira doesn't have the control over her own power, and we're not done with our run yet.

Now would be the best time for magical training, right after the tournament. Try to get the bases covered for the next level of magic, then take a vacation to GREEN KINGDOM. Not only will we make connections, but it'll give Mira some free time in the woods.

Mid Winter How To Raise A Princess 2010/05/02(Sun)14:38 No. 172937 ID: 3441fa
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>two weeks of magic training, a week of vacation, and a final week of any subject, class, or job she'd like.
[[ Gameplay is handled in Months in order to speed this up. ]]

You spend the next month on Vacation at the ocean with Mira, to relax a bit after all the tournamenting.

The next 2 months are spent studying magic, and the 3 months (for the cost of 2 months) after that are spent studying Chemistry with Easton - Mira's choice.

The vacation has done you well, and you don't feel as tired anymore. You should probably take it easy, regardless.

>Confer with Easton in secret about a power transferal potion and/or immortality
Easton says he can indeed do a power transferal potion, but it will take a year to prepare... and he'd need to take all of your power up front. This is not something to be considered lightly, and the potion may have some side effects even if done correctly. He says you should really let Mira learn on her own, rather than try to cheat her into power, and should take your time considering the full implications here.

Easton also says that Chemists have been searching for immortality for centuries. You will hear about it when they find it.

>Mira's birthday is coming up in 3 months. Mira has been overall happy lately, but seems a bit stressed from all the study. Sally has become a Novice Chemist.

----------

Now would probably be a good time to explain the mechanics behind the Class system.

Entering a class is the hardest part: It takes 12 months of total training to become an Apprentice level, and then 6 months of training per rank of advancement. The ranks are:

Apprentice -> Novice -> Talented -> Superb -> Master

Mira can train in Wizard by spending time with her father, and she can train in other classes by spending time with the appropriate teacher from a different kingdom. Other kinds of study may have other, unforeseen benefits, as well.

Mira's progress:
Chemist: 9 months. Rank: None.
Warrior: 0 months. Rank: None.
Wizard: 14 months. Rank: Apprentice.

Continue training Mira in Magic. Have her spend more time with RED, perhaps one week to every two weeks with YELLOW.

>>172937
Lets take Mira on a trip through the green and blue kingdoms as well. We can let her meet new friends for a bigger adventuring party and maybe pick up some nice gift for her on the way.

And keep an ear cocked for any information about a fountain of youth.

>>172937
Sounds like Mira can use a break from all that studying. A month in Green Kingdom would be a nice vacation, and give her a chance to apply what she's learned from her studies about forestry. She might be able to make friends, too.

A month in Blue Kingdom after that, just so she has a chance to visit everywhere.

>>172939
This might be a good idea, though, it might be best to do this as a 'Vacation'. Mira is getting stressed out from all the work.

Otherwise, I say we continue training her in magic and chemistry, get her up to apprentice in chemistry and novice in magic, since she's already so close to advancing to the next step in both areas.

>>172940
I like the traveling idea. Get a cart or something so we don't have to walk and stuff.

Mira should split the studying between chemistry and magic at least until she ranks up in each. Work in a months worth of each over the next three months, with a break every so often. When she studies chemistry, perhaps she should train along side Sally. Less stressful with good company. Plus they can hang out together on her birthday.

Oh and get her something nice for her birthday. Maybe a nice outfit, possibly enchanted for defense or just comfort. A purple robe with gold trim perhaps, to represent her secondary studies.

Are there many who become proficient in both Magic and Chemistry? Perhaps Mira will find a way to synergize the two into something different, let's call it Alchemy.

>>172944
>Oh and get her something nice for her birthday. Maybe a nice outfit, possibly enchanted for defense or just comfort. A purple robe with gold trim perhaps, to represent her secondary studies.

YESYESYES

>>172937
Power transfer is definitely not something to be taken lightly, but it is good to know that it can be taken at all. Maybe someday, when Mira is older and she's already come into her own power. But not today.

Today, maybe we should look at a trip to the Green Kingdom. See what she thinks of things there, and if she has any interest in learning of their ways.

She can go to the Blue Kingdom when she's older.

>>172943
>Get a cart!

>>172349
>We have now used TIME MAGIC to go into the past and acquire a cart!

She is now almost a teenager, lets open a CAN OF WORMS and consider the risks of boys and shit like most parents do. If not a big deal, ask Red Warrior about tutoring Flint some MAGIC for crazy awesome melee/magic techniques and reduce Mira's shyness to boys a little. Might be a decent way to help pay for expenses in the future since you should have Mira's old study books at hand if education works that way at all.

Also suggest Poker Night with Yellow Chemist and Red Warrior.

>>172950
>>172950
>Poker night
>SLEEPOVER~

>>172944
>Oh and get her something nice for her birthday. Maybe a nice outfit, possibly enchanted for defense or just comfort. A purple robe with gold trim perhaps, to represent her secondary studies.
Thirding this. It's something personal, and shows that you're proud of her Chemist studies as well as her Wizardly ones.

>>172940
I second studying Chemistry and Magic up to the next levels. We have enough money to sit on for awhile, and we're so close!
Afterwards we should totally go to the Green or Blue kingdoms to meet new people and get a change of scenery.

How To Raise A Princess 2010/05/02(Sun)19:50 No. 173009 ID: 3441fa
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First things first, you spend the next month visiting Green Kingdom to give Mira a bit of a break from her studies, as well as stop in to see Green Ranger Roseworth. Mira doesn't get along very well with her son, William...

>William Roseworth, Age 13
>Novice RANGER. RANGERs are specialists in ranged combat and ambushing their foes.
>Has taken an interest in Poetry and Painting from his time in the Purple Kingdom
>Is calm and quiet

Mid Summer How To Raise A Princess 2010/05/02(Sun)19:50 No. 173010 ID: 3441fa
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Then Mira spends the next two months studying Magic, up until her birthday! You get her a lovely new robe for her birthday. She says she loves it, and hugs you tightly. You fear for your health.

Mira has reached age 13!
>Mira has remained fond of BOOKS and MAGIC and POTIONS. She is still SHY AROUND BOYS. She hes decided she wants to become a CHEMIST/WIZARD MULTICLASS.
>Mira's eyesight has deteriorated further! You get her new glasses, identical to the old ones.
>Mira is old enough for the following jobs: Tutor, Cleaner, Church, Babysitting, Farmer, and Restaurant.
>Class Progress: 2 more months to become a Novice Wizard! 3 more months to become a Apprentice Chemist!

So you then send her off for 3 months with Easton. Mira is now an APPRENTICE CHEMIST/APPRENTICE WIZARD! She can make Explosive potions and Healing potions now!

But you should probably do something about the money situation while she is out for those three months. That past year really flew by - you only have enough for 2 months after she gets back.

>>173010
We should be able to find work in Purple Kingdom, right? Set yourself up as a tutor at the local school. Unlike in Yellow Kingdom, I think the teachers here would get resentful if you tried teaching.

Once she gets back, I think we should look into getting Mira a job while she's learning. We can't have her relying on us paying all the bills and sending her to school all the time!

>>173010
Getting a little up in the years to be doing everything yourself. Perhaps you could team up with some allies and start a business, or set up a magic school, or somesuch? Maybe write a book about your adventures, if there's money in that sort of thing.

>>173010
What about some sort of potion that will alter one's body such that, on death, their power goes to, say, a person who drank potion b.

That way, it's only a post-mortem effect.

ADVENTUUUURE~!

No, really. Gather Sally, Flint, and Mira and go for an ADVENTURE~ to the Moon or something. let Mira get used to boys. Better yet, get her and the Green dude's kid with Flint, and have them go on an adventuuuure~

Mira should eventually dabble in a few of the more practical jobs. Some cooking and cleaning, to keep her down to earth about things.

Let's set up some correspondence with our peers in the neighboring kingdoms. Start by offering to supervise an adventuring trip to, say, the Forest, 2 months' hence? That'll give the kid time to reach novice spellcasting and then have some fun killing hostile wildlife with her peers.

>>173014
Writing a book sounds like a cool thing to do for an old guy. I'm sure people would be interested in our tale of defeating Satan. Oh, and we can dedicate it to Mira!

We can do it while she's out adventuring~!

Let's check a different adventure site this time, like the Desert or Moon.

Early Winter How To Raise A Princess 2010/05/02(Sun)21:21 No. 173033 ID: 3441fa
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>During the following, Mira spent 3 months at Easton's and became an Apprentice Chemist. After returning, she spent 2 months doing Wizardry studies/a Restaurant job. The lack of free time from the studies/job combo has made her quite stressed out. The adventuring should help. On the upside, it means no money was lost.

While she is out at Easton's, you take care of a few things. You spend the first month tutoring for additional cash, and then head out to Red Kingdom and Green Kingdom to recruit Flint and William for an adventure with Mira in Mid Winter. Their parents agree to this, but wonder where we will be meeting. When you go to pick up Mira from Easton, you will ask Sally to join you as well.

Which Adventure Site do we want to adventure at? Mira will be a Novice Magician and an Apprentice Chemist when we go, and the other students will also be Novice/Apprentice multiclass. The higher the difficulty, the better the treasure, but the better chance of danger.

RED Forest: Easy
YELLOW Desert: Moderate
GREEN Ruins: Moderate
PURPLE Moon: Difficult

And another thing, are we supervising her during the adventuring?

( Also you turned 76, and currently have enough money for the next 3 months. )

GREEN RUINS.

>are we supervising her during the adventuring

No. Is she can't handle herself at this point, then, well...

>>173033
Let's go to the ruins. She'll be a Novice wizard by then, and William and Flint will be there to help. Plus they sound interesting.
We should totally supervise, although do take note that we are old and stress that we'll only be there in case of an emergency. We should mostly take it easy.
Maybe next time she can go by herself!

With Sally.

She's not spending time alone with boys.

Not until she's much stronger and capable of nuking a forest, anyway.

>>173033
Green ruins, yeah.

I agree that Green ruins sounds like the best bet. The shouldn't need direct supervision, but it would be a good idea to give them some sort of emergency backup plan. Maybe something that can teleport them all out in case of getting trapped or something. If there's no additional means of safety you could go along but just stay outside of the ruins. Only head in if they are in deep trouble.

By the way, what is William multiclassing in?

>>173043
It says he spent time in the Purple Kingdom, so my guess is Wizard.

Poker Night with the other parents? Seriously.

Classes as of now:

Mira: Wizard/Chemist
Flint: Warrior/Berserker
Sally: Chemist/Ranger
William: Ranger/Wizard

Theory:
Lizzie: Berserker/Warrior

>>173033
The green ruins. And of course we're supervising it.

>>173038
She has to learn how to handle boys sooner or later. It's better if it's sooner than later. Maybe we should let the kids make an attempt on the red forest alone after they have tackled the green ruins.

She is 13 now. We can't keep her wrapped up in a protective bubble forever. At some point she is going to have to learn how to deal with boys on her own, or atleast with her friend Sally there.

>>173060
I'm not saying we should keep her locked up in a tower forever.
... I'm just saying... maybe it would be better if she knew how to blow up a schoolbus first.

>>173061
We'll see how she handles the green ruins. If she does fine there then I think she will be able to handle any overly amorous boys. And you know there are some that can actually show restraint even when they're young.

Actually, I'm pretty sure Willy is multiclassing Ranger/Bard.

You know. 'Cause of the poetry and artsy stuff in the Purple Kingdom, not necessarily magic.

Though Bards technically use some sort of magic for their buff and debuff songs. Or poems, perhaps, in William's case.

>>173033
Go with them this time, but give them a little more freedom in their actions. Do not let yourself be entirely in charge, outside of situations that could be unmistakably out of their league. When you reach the ruins, set up a support camp, and remain there while they adventure. Use whatever means necessary to keep in contact with them, however.

Also.. we must consider getting her another teacher for Magic. You are powerful, but seem to be a bit specialized when it comes to using that magic. If we find her a second teacher with a different focus, perhaps less destructive powers, our little Mira can only benefit.

Also, encourage her to apply Science to Magic, and vice-versa in her personal studies.

>>173033
It sounds like Green Ruins is the majority decision.

Take her to the store and have her pick out some appropriate potions. Help her with making the decisions. It will help teach her money management and make sure that she is prepared. We babysat the last expedition, and there is four of them this time; I think they should go on their own.

Definitely stay nearby if something happens, though. Do we have a way of communicating over a distance with Mira?

>>173033
Guys! She's getting stressed out! Green ruins is fine, if we're supervising (It might be a slightly beyond their abilities, though.) but I think we should let her have some time off to just relax first, before she breaks down or something.

>>173213
you mean you don't relieve stress by beating the shit out of monsters? i thought that relieved stress.

>>173197
I agree. Try to prod the kiddies into making their own decisions, don't let them nudge you into the role of leader. Hang around in the background, unless they're clearly about to make a mistake (They should be alright, they arn't stupid) or are overmatched, in which cases you should step forward, preferably in a fashion that only evens the odds instead of completely bailing them out. For example, if they're trying to solve a puzzle, and they have the wrong answer, mention that they might not have the right one, and perhaps provide a hint, or maybe debuffing a really dangerous opponent so they can take it down themselves.

173214
Even if we can use monster-bashing to vent stress, I'm not sure it's really in Mira's personality to do that sort of thing. She seems too innocent and caring.

>>173213
lets go green ruins and supervise without their knowledge. let them learn to stand on their own, but if they bite off more than they can chew we show up all dramaticlike and save'em

>>173033
After this we need to spend some more time training her in wizardy. It's only like, 2 months to the next rank.

>>173217
This. We're a good enough wizard, are we not? We should be able to move without being noticed easily...

We're also an old dude.

>>173254
Nobody pays attention to old people.

>>173254
so what? We can't do some simple invisibility spell or something... like illusions?

No. We just blow stuff up, remember?

No need to sneak about. Just set camp outside of the ruins, close enough to assist if needed but far enough to let them act on their own. After all you trust in their abilities.

As for the two boys, make very clear to them that you trust in them being perfect gentlemen. Because they will be, or else.

>>173273
blow up small walls in preperation
Create areas we can hide behind and view the happenings...
Or we can just get some ranger to look after em'. Perferably Roseworth. She could probably keep herself (and maybe you with some effort) hidden well enough.

This is their first time out in the open. Who knows what may unfold.

As fun as it would be, I think hiding would set a poor example. For instance, if we don't tell them we're keeping an eye on them, and reveal ourselves and help out, later, they might think that you're doing so when you really arn't, and act recklessly while trusting to a power that isn't there. Nightmare scenario, they do something stupid thinking you'll bail them out, and pray for you to reveal yourself and help them when.... Bad things happen.

I'm gonna support the plan where we go with them up to a point, then set up camp and let them adventure on their own. Also heavily implying that you'll blow either of the boys up if they even so much as think the wrong way would work well.

>>173312
Yes. And then they meet a giant dragon and get thrashed with nobody to save them

I'm just saying be around for a Life Death situation where you take them back. Then come up with a bad excuse of scrying and teleporting.
Or give them a fake item to use that calls you, but as an emergency beacon (eg: we use, you take us out before we become something's dinner)

Realistically, We save them and monitor how they work. It'll keep them from dying, and will also give an insight to how Mira acts when not under supervision.

>>173322
A fair reason. To note, I'm not saying we shouldn't accompany them, only that we should do it openly. We lose the chance to watch them act like they would if we weren't overseeing their efforts, yes, but... Well, I'm leery of lying to them. We can easily leave covert supervision and the 'See how she acts when she isn't supervised' part for the next time she adventures. For now, let's focus on making sure that they can handle themselves and arn't going to develop bad habits.

>>173325
so tell them we're following a bit behind them, but will do nothing unless things get dire? training wheels for all intents and purposes

Besides. We're a frickin' wizard. Wizards don't 'sneak' behind people. They stay at home where it's comfortable, and scry on the people they want to watch.

If we're gonna risk bailing 'em out, be there openly.

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>Way of communicating over a distance
Why yes! You have your handy dandy Scrying Crystal! With this, you can spy on people from afar! It does not work in bathrooms, and seems to have a maximum range of no more than a few miles. You can't actually communicate with the person on the other end, but you can hear what they are saying.

You (meaning mostly William) set up a camp outside the Ruins. Mira seems worried that you aren't coming in with them, but you tell her that if she needs help, she should just yell out for you and you will be there as soon as you can.

>But we can only do destructive magic...
Mostly. You also have a small affinity for scrying, which simply has not come up before. You used it to find Satan when you were hunting for him across the land, back in the day. You just prefer blasting magic over boring magic.

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>Control has partially switched to Mira. You are still technically Purple Wizard Toadstool, but you can slightly influence her choices using strange magics inherent in the scrying crystal. However, she may choose to ignore anything not backed up by some sort of logic.

Party Order:
>Flint Antandansen, Age 15. Blood Knight Novice.
>William Roseworth, Age 14. Bard Apprentice.
>Sally Easton, Age 13. Chemist Novice/Ranger Apprentice.
>Mira Toadstool, Age 13. Wizard Novice/Chemist Apprentice.

Mira is in the very back of the party, behind Sally, William, and Flint. William leads the party, since he seems to know where he is going. There are some injuries, but between the healing potions you and Sally have prepared, there is no trouble.

Most of the enemies here are skeletons and zombies, but there are a few ghosts too. It seems Flint and William's weapons are unable to hurt it, and Sally's explosive potions can hurt it but pass through it, so it needs to be near a wall. So it is up to Mira to save the party from any ghosts they come across! This makes her feel like a useful and valuable member of the party. Her STRESS is decreased!

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>Special Event!
Mira is approached by a strange figure! "Hey kid... You seem like a pretty talented wizard. If you want, I could teach you some very interesting things... How about you come be my student for a month, and I'll open the door to powers much more useful than anything you can do now..."

>>174941
This guy seems legit. Go with him and gain more power!

>>174941
Well, free powers sounds like a great bargain. Go for it.

>>174941
Ask these questions in this order:
"Are you talking to me?"
"Are you offering me power?"
"Are you wearing green?"
"Is this the fourth question I asked you?"
"Am I getting annoying?"
"Are you evil?"

Be careful. This is exactly how someone would act if he wanted to abduct children and steal their souls to preserve his own undead body.

It couldn't hurt to ask what sort of magic he's talking about before making a decision. Don't stray too close to him, though, and be ready to run in case he gets grabby.

Only if your father supervises.

>>174943 >>174945
Lest we forget, we are busy being a useful and valuable member of the party. So let's at least finish the adventure before we go off with any weird and creepy necromancers.
After all, Sally and Flint and William need us. They are our friends. And as we've taught Mira, friendship is all about blowing the shit out of things in times of need.

>>174941
If the powers are so fantastic he can explain their nature in detail. Otherwise don't even bother with him.

ha ha, fuck no, get the fuck out of here you crazy necromancer

It's an evil Black Mage Outcast! Or Necromancer. The two look shockingly similar.

If it is in fact a Necromancer, say, "No, I'm too young to learn about Necromancy. Haven't you seen Tiffany the Necromancer and how much trouble she's having with it?"

If they are a Black Mage Outcast, they are even more powerful and dangerous than a Necromancer and should be made to teach you Meteor.
Then killed after.

gang up on him but don't kill. if he loses to a bunch of kids then his powers were obviously false.

>>174949
I'm seconding this

Tell him no. You can't abandon your friends right now! They'd have no-one to properly deal with the ghosts!

And besides, you have your father to teach you all the magic-knowledge you need.

>>174941
Get him to explain them in detail. If they are evil and/or involve the raising of an undead army, hell no.

get her to get our wizard over. We should be able to converse with this guy and ensure she doesn't get hurt in that month...
We still need to get the other three out...
But necromancy/dark magic used properly can give a major advantage...

And considering we defeated Satan, supervision will be easy. (this guy probably will want our guidance too)

>>174941
We can't really suggest anything to Mira.. this choice is hers. We have to be ready to come to her aid IMMEDIATELY. This fella might not want to take 'no' for an answer.

>>174949
Thirded.

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"What are these... powers?"

"Heh heh... the control of the dark thingss, of course... You'll learn much more than how to tosss fireballss from me..."

"I'm sorry, but I need to help my friends! We're adventuring..."

"I undersstand. If you change your mind, come back with thiss..."

>animated

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The rest of the dungeon goes normally enough. The party ends up running into a mummy lord, and deciding they can't take on such a powerful creature, flees. It seems like Mira still isn't quite used to boys, judging by her reaction once they get out.

On the upside, the party has made off with a decent sum of treasure. After dividing it four ways, Mira has obtained enough gold to last for the next 7 months. With the gold you already had, this makes your current treasury 10 months worth of gold.

In addition, Mira has obtained Skeleton Dust! It seems like it can be burned up in a spell to boost that spell's performance. Her adventuring completed, you drop everyone off in their kingdoms, then return home. Mira's birthday is 2 months away.

Begin plans for most awesomest birthday party ever.

or at least schedule a cake to be baked

ask her how it was in there and if she met any other adventurers, it by not happen often but it does happen. relate to her a story of of when you ran into someone mid adventure and formed a temp party to go further then each of you could alone. it's asking her about the man and testing her trust but disguising it as a story.

We should do a bit of research on Cultists. Are they evil or what?

For her birthday present, how about some advanced chemist supplies?

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You and Mire spend the next month studying up on Cultists together. You find that they are one of many different Alternate Classes - Mira's WIZ class would be replaced by CLT if she takes him up on his offer. This would change her skillset from Fire, Ice, and Thunder magic to Darkness, Necromancy, and Drain magic. It sounds like she'd lose her direct blasting capabilities, the ones you are oh so fond of, in exchange for a wide variety of less direct magic.

It seems there are 4 more Alternate Classes out there in the world, one for each area. If you want to learn what class is offered in a particular place, it takes 2 months of study on the area, or only 1 month if you have discovered the class change offered to the area already.

For her birthday, you get her an advanced chemistry set! She loves it and says she will put it to good use.

>You can now learn Chemistry from home!
>7 months worth of gold remaining.

Mira has reached age 14!
>Mira has remained fond of BOOKS and MAGIC and POTIONS. She is still SHY AROUND BOYS.
>Mira's eyesight has deteriorated! You get her new glasses, identical to the old ones.
>Mira is capable of taking the following jobs: Tutor, Cleaner, Church, Babysitting, Farmer, Restaurant, and Researcher.
>Class Progress: 6 more months of Wizardry to become a Talented Wizard! 6 more months of Chemistry to become a ???!

>>175240
>Researcher
This sounds like an excellent option, do this. Chemical, magical or otherwise, it will only help studies.

>6 more months of Chemistry to become a ???!
Oh is that some hybrid classing results? Nice. Lets progress with a combination of research work, chemistry, and time off. Just so that we reach that class upgrade point without nothing but constant study.

We should also make sure she becomes more sociable though, how about we take her to the Purple Kingdom Castle to let her visit once in a while? Maybe get some training in how to deal with people better? I'm sure the king likes us well enough for that.

>>175240
I think we'll avoid the Cultist job switch. That ???! sounds fascinating though.

Let's study Chemistry for 3 months then take a vacation in the Blue Kingdom to see what that's all about.

William might be the best bet if you want her to be less shy around boys. Since he's interested in purple kingdom's stuff I think, you can invite him occasionally or at least have a better chance than Flint.

Also, I think maybe Mira should spend time socializing around purple kingdom. There has to be some fun and interesting people here!

>>175250
The bardling could well be good for helping her be more sociable... but being also a ranger and an elf, maybe the castle isn't his sort of social thing. Still it could be healthy for them to hang out together a bit even if they don't get along swimmingly right now.

And maybe she can hang with Flint too, later. Maybe he can help her get into an exercise regimen or something, earn her a few more HP.

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You spend the next several months doing a wide variety of things. First off, you have Mira study Chemistry for 3 months, as well as work as a research assistant at the local magical college. Mira begins to get stressed by the heavy workload, but makes good money - the researcher job covers those 3 months as well as another 2 months. In addition, she met a cute researcher there and will not stop talking about him. Unfortunately, she hasn't yet talked TO him, either.

>Mira has discovered boys! She is still very shy, however...

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To calm her down, you spend the next month on vacation in the Blue Kingdom, meeting Lizzy and her father, Berserker Ikari. Mira seems a bit intimidated by Lizzy...

>Lizzie, Age 17
>Master RAGER. RAGERs are Berserkers who have sold their soul for more power.
>Has an interest in power and glory.
>Is loud and imposing

You have reached age 77. You seem to be having a lot of trouble getting around lately...

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Since she didn't really have any stress relieved from your time visiting Lizzie, you only spend a day visiting. The remainder of the month there is spent vacationing in the hot springs on the mountain. This is a bit expensive, but you and Mira feel infinitely relaxed. You feel a lot better, and Mira does too.

>Stress levels significantly reduced!

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Feeling much better, the two of you head back home to get back to studies with renewed vigor! Over the next 5 months, Mira gets Etiquette classes from school to try and help with her shyness. You also take her to a few royal parties, again to try and help with the shyness. She spends a bit too much time hiding behind you for your liking, but you think it is helping.

During that time, she also spends more time with the researchers, as well as keeping up with her chemistry.

What's this!? Mira's class is changing!

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>animated

Mira has become an Apprentice Scholar!
>Mira has obtained Wizard/Chemist hybrid class! It now takes 8 months of study to rank up instead of 6 months, but each rank up increases both her Wizardry and Chemistry abilities one level. Right now, she has the abilities of a rank 2 Wizard and a rank 2 Chemist.
>If you take an Alternate Class, such as Cultist, it will change your class name and abilities. You will still be a hybrid class.
>Scholar Special Ability: Rapid Learning! It takes 10% less time to learn things through study for you than normal! For example, leveling up in Scholar only takes 7 months of study!

It will be Mira's birthday again in 3 more months. My, how time does fly. You also have 2 months' worth of money left.

Well, she's at that age. Might start saving up for one of those... 'female enhancement' pills, should she complain about how she's 'developing'.

If she doesn't, then hey. More cash for living expenses, or for presents.

Since we have no way of extending our lifespan, we should determine exactly when we would die of old age. Then we could prepare the power transfer potion at the last minute. One last gift. Be sure to leave a little bit of buffer time just in case.

Let's expand Mira's wardrobe some more and get her a SWEET HAT, and perhaps some BEAUTY SUPPLIES. Or a MAGICALLY ENCHANTED ROBE for better combat protection?

Also: Mira should regularly spend time in the Research job. We should encourage that crush she has on the cute guy.

Can it be more adventure tiems now? Arrange for everyone to meet us in the Desert, this time. Um, except Lizzie. When, though...? Let's have Mira study for another 3 months.

>>175445
> My, how time does fly. You have 2 months' worth of money left.
Well, you know the drill. We need money to pay for more schooling. We're getting a bit too old to rip through tournaments wantonly now, and Mira's not quite skilled enough to do it, so adventuring seems like our best bet.

Actually, I might suggest we send her off with just Flint this time. Without direct supervision, again. The one-on-one would force her to interact with Flint a little -- she knows Flint a bit by now so it won't be completely horrible, but she still hangs back enough that it'll be good for her. We can stick to Moderate or Easy locations as before, to compensate for the lack of party members.
It might even give her the confidence to talk to that cute researcher boy.

AND THEN MORE SCHOOLING!

>>175465
If it's only Flint, we'd want to stick to the Forest. A full party of 4 had trouble in the Ruins.