Tell me about it.

...okay.

Dompag....what did you do?

Sometimes, they don't even know what they want.

>>208125
In Geppa's case it's probably that she needs somebody controlling her completely in order to feel safe; she doesn't want choices, she wants everything made simple for her.
This probably stems back to some sort of childhood trauma where she screwed up horribly, but that's not really important at this stage.

You know what to do, Dompag.

To make the story simple, just rape her!

>>208135
but its not rape if she wants it.

Dompag 2010/07/14(Wed)20:01 No. 208144 ID: b4b04d
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Gray Fang, otherwise known as Geppa, has been a difficult one to crack. Normally I wouldn't run into so many problems, but problems, she's got plenty.

The first few hours were mostly spent wearing her out and waiting for her to get tired.

>>208135

Agreed! Smack her over the head while you're doing it too!

Dompag, you are the MAN.

hahaha, got any plans for her or are you kinda out of your element with crazies.

>>208144
I hope you like Sado-Masochism.

>>208144
Yea, I don't think she's going to get tired.

>>208144
Ask her how you taste.

>>208144
damnit man, she's chewing on your head and you act BORED?

EVERYONE gets tired EVENTUALLY, but maybe there's a way to get her to stop. Did you try offering tea and cookies?

rub her ears

>>208144
Hmm, interesting. I wonder how she's going to react once she figures out that she can't hurt you, but you aren't going to hurt her.

Dompag 2010/07/14(Wed)20:15 No. 208166 ID: b4b04d
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That was five hours ago. But it looks like she's finally gotten tired and hoarse from all the thrashing, and screaming about rape, and murder, and other stuff.

She pants dryly, looking a little weak. I dunno this girl's whole story, but she's a pretty miserable sight. Scrawny, ragged, mistreated.
Boss said I should fix this girl. And I'm gonna do that, like only I can.

>>208166
Aw yeah Dompag bring out that wine and cheese.

>>208166
Give her a hug and ask her what she wants?

Dude do you have a signed poster?! That's awesome!

Offer her some water.

>>208166
She is more animal than person. Try teaching her like you would a dog. With positive and negative reinforcement.

>>208166
She needs a hug.

Ask her if she likes cheese.

Do your thing, Dompag. You handle this stuff better than we ever could.

She didn't look scrawny before... Just how beefy are gnoll women supposed to get?

Try being really blunt. After you just sat there playing chew-toy, she's probably not expecting subtlety. Just ask why she wants everyone to rape her. Point out that isn't how rape works.

>>208176
indeed.

>>208144
Man, she's less of a dog and more of a feisty cat. They love to bite and scratch the fuck out of you. Cats are assholes. They just want food, they don't care about anything else.

she's not ready for a hug yet. Maybe a pat on the head. Maybe.

Dompag 2010/07/14(Wed)20:24 No. 208180 ID: b4b04d
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"Are you hungry?"
>"NO. Fha. Fuck you!"
"When was the last time you ate?"
>"Hahh... hai... I don't NEED... to eat."
"Everyone needs to eat."
>"NOT ME."
She pants, out of breath, drooling slightly.
"How about a drink?"
>"NO."
"You look very thirsty. You haven't had anything to drink in hours."
>"shaaaahh... ssSO WHAT! I DON'T CARE! YOU THINK I NHaa... YOU THINK I NEED TO DRINK?? haahh..."

>>208180
So... What DO you want?

Say it's not that you think she's weak, it's just that it's just the gentleman thing to do to offer it.

I think you might be force feeding her for a few days

>>208180
So... What DO you want?

yes 'so... what DO you need then?'

>>208180
Sensually eat a bit of cheese, acting like it is orgasmic.

>>208182
This. Treat her like a lady, not a beast.

Nothing wrong with a little indulgence in fine wine and cuisine, m'lady. Nothin' at all. Nothin' at all.

Say fine, maybe she doesn't need to eat, but may want to.

Dompag 2010/07/14(Wed)20:30 No. 208189 ID: b4b04d
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"I'm not offering because I think you're weak, or because you need it. I'm just offering as a friend. Because maybe you want it."
>"I DON'T whaa... want it!"
I hold it out. Her nose twitches.
"What do you want then?"
>"WHO CARES?! WHaaa... hhaaahhh... it doesn't MATTER WHAT I WANT, I AM GOING TO KILL YOUUUUUuuuhhhaaahhhaahhhhhhhh..."

Mm.

>>208189
Ask her why she wants to do that.

>>208189
Place it on the ground then tell her your going to turn around should cheese and or drink disappear while you are turned around you will not be angry. Then do so.

>>208189
Didn't you just try to kill me? So even if you could, why?

I sense progress is being made.

>>208189
drop cracker
turn round
quote this: "And you did a fine job of that... honestly. Why do you want ME dead?"

Wave it near her mouth.

"Why don't you take my cheese from me first?"

"Why?"

>>208189
Tell her that there's no point in existing unless you try to get what you want. Life is to strive, to struggle, to reach towards something better.

>>208189
"Yes, you did a fantastic job with that before.
Have you considered that I am being polite because I don't need to use force? You are helpless, and completely at my mercy. We both know it, so why should I bother using force?"

Dompag 2010/07/14(Wed)20:42 No. 208210 ID: b4b04d
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"Well I don't think you should do that on an empty stomach. I'm just going to put these here."
>"I'M GHAAaaahhaahh... hahhh... gha going to KILL YOU!"
"And why do you want to do that?"
>"BECAUSE! Hahhh... I'M STRONG!"

>>208210
If you were strong you would be able to control your urges.

Notes:
>>208191
This is sort of trollish. A less trollish version would be to merely ask why, without saying that she wants to.

>>208192
This is silly, and accomplishes nothing. If we think she'll eat while we're not watching, we shouldn't tell her so, because then she won't.

>>208182
She didn't imply that we thought her weak, and that's not a concept we want to bring into the conversation now.

>>208205
This is stupid in a whole new way. So congrats for that, I guess.

>>208210
If you were strong I would already be dead.

WRESTLING CONTEST LET'S GO

>>208210
Tell her she'll get stronger if she eats, so she can kill you more easily.

"Why does being strong make you want to kill me?"

If you don't think it'll backfire, add "I'm strong and I don't want to kill me..."

>>208210
Being strong is not sufficient reason to kill somebody.

>>208210
"Are you really strong? Are you, say, strong enough to not need to kill to get what you want?"

>>208210
enough of this, pin her so that she cant move to prove your stronger, then after she realizes this is pointless maybe she'll calm down

Ask her why she's strong.

Criticize her for not drinking enough lusus milk.

Dompag 2010/07/14(Wed)21:01 No. 208244 ID: b4b04d
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"Strength is more than the ability to kill someone, you know. And being strong is not a reason to kill."

Dompag 2010/07/14(Wed)21:02 No. 208245 ID: b4b04d
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"You don't have to hurt people to be strong. Sometimes all --"

drip

"...oh."

DOMPAG FUCK

You did say you eat lava; a little fire shouldn't be too bad. Other than ruining all your lovely posters, anything we need to be worried about?

Ow. MEDIC.

>>208248
Don't worry, he can eat lava!
A little fire won't hurt!

>>208247
Make sure she doesn't escape, then put out the damn fire.

Put out the fires, then give her a glare, flick her nose, and tell her "We do not do that inside!".

Your posters! She knew your only weakness!!!

Dompag, if you survive this I suggest you ditch the "make her sane again" plan and just kill her.

I know it's not the nicest thing to do, but her continued existence is a real danger to those around her.

As you can see firsthand.

>>208247
Man what the hell did you give her, anyway?

>>208247
make sure she doesn't escape~

>>208260
She took a lot of wine into her mouth, then nabbed a candle. Same trick she did with Ridder, way back when.

...Damn, that was some *amazing* wine. You can't ignite the stuff you buy off the shelf long enough to do something that cool.

I warned you about the burns.

>>208264
Yeah that's what I was saying. :V

>>208247
Yeah, we forgot to mention. She likes fire.

>>208264
You can't ignite it in general.
Dompag, why did you give her brandy?

Do not die.

Put on your serious face, Dompag.

>>208247
I hope you have something set up to keep her from leaving the room. You're the only one that's got the strength and self-restraint needed to stop her without damage.

>>208247
Ok, from now on: water. Just water.

act unfazed
stare her down
Tell her to stop

Run around screaming "MY HAIR IS ON FIRE!"

Dompag 2010/07/14(Wed)21:34 No. 208294 ID: b4b04d
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"Please don't do that."

THE POOOOOOOSTEEEEEERS

oh no the lourke poster

I'M SAD

Kill that bitch for burning your posters.

but fire never kills Dompag...

>>208294
I don't think she'll try that again.
How's the cheese? Did it melt?

Offer her some either way.

"Do you want some of the cheese now?"

>>208294
Ask her to hand over the lighter.

she might pee on your floor, be careful.

Might want to block the door. She's scared now, and likely to bolt.

We can buy more posters. It's no big deal.

Tell her that wine is for drinking, not for burning.

so how about that cheese.

Oh I know, tell her that being strong can also mean... not being hurt when someone tries. So, you're the STRONGEST!

Dompag 2010/07/14(Wed)21:43 No. 208314 ID: b4b04d
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She stands up and empties the bottle. It gets slightly warmer in here.

She screams and laughs a sobbing laugh.
>"WHY?! WHaahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaahhh whhhhyyyy why why doesn't the fire EAT YOUUUUUUhhoohoaaaaaaaaahhhh... aaaahaaaha..."

>>208314
"Because I eat fire."

Demonstrate.

>>208314
"The fire doesn't eat me. I eat the fire. It's on my resume."

>>208314
I eat fire. Fire no work.

Set her on fire. Don't like, let her burn to death or anything, just freak her out.

>>208314
I think we just broke her, in a good way that is... she'll need some time to process this info but this is very good progress I think.

>>208314
"Because I eat fire and shit brimstone."

BECAUSE YOU ARE STRONG! THE FIRE DOESN'T EAT YOU, YOU EAT THE FIRE!

Ogres must have the best saunas ever.

>>208314
"Because I'm an ogre."

>>208314
That's kind of odd.
"Are you finished with your childish antics yet?
Or should I give you a few more minutes to get it out of your system?"

spank her

Say "Ogres are imba. Deal w/it."

Seriously consider screwing her until she mellows out.

>>208314
Dompag, do the poor girl a favor and remind her that you EAT LAVA.

Oh, she's crying... :c

...YOUR POSTERS!!

>>208314
Lick her delicious tears away.

Dompag 2010/07/14(Wed)21:51 No. 208336 ID: b4b04d
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"I eat fire. Fire doesn't eat me."
>"...ever?"
"Fire never eats me."

...If you don't eat her as a punchline, I will be disappointed. In either manner.

she is probably going to fall apart with a broken world view. be ready for tears. or hugs and kisses. she is insane i don't know what she would do.

I love you Dompag

>>208336
"I eat lava, too. Sometimes bathe in it. This would be relaxing if my stuff wasn't so flammable."

>>208336
She might try to rape you now.
The only counter will be wanting it.

>>208336
I think you just made a friend Dompag.
I doubt you will ever get rid of her now.
Hopefully she will calm down now...

>>208336
I guess you could say you're stronger than fire.

Dompag 2010/07/14(Wed)22:02 No. 208350 ID: b4b04d
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>"Y-you EAT fire?!"
"Well... eh, no, not really... but... it doesn't eat me."

She just stands there for a long time, then sits down quietly.

>>208336
Now she has a challenge. Just you watch, you'll get lamp oil and fireworks in your pants when you least expect it.

>>208336
we now know that she's
1; a pyro
2: a masochist
3: has some thing about fire eating all.

Maybe you two can talk about fire. Fire must seem all powerful. Being able to eat most things. Only water can counter it.

Idea: you are the water to her fire

that line either will turn her on, put her in her place, or pacify her.... Maybe all of the above?

>>208350
"I actually eat lava."

Hug Geppa

>>208350
Offer her a hug?

hugs tiems?

pet her in a comforting manner.

What fabric is your cloth made of Dompag? If we sell it to adventurers going into hot places we could make millions.

>>208350
Ask her if she's okay.

Put your arm around her, and ask her if she wants you to get her something else to eat and drink.

Domigo, are you crazy? Why would you POUR BUTTER ON GREY FANG seriously man is that how you get your sick kicks it cannot possibly be sanitary to POUR BUTTER ON GREY FANG that's disgusting.

Dompag 2010/07/14(Wed)22:15 No. 208366 ID: b4b04d
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Geppa suddenly hugs me tight.
She sniffs and says something quietly I can barely hear.
>"You too? Are you alone too?"
She sniffles softly.
>"We're brother and sister. Don't be scared anymore, brother. You look out for me. And I look out for you."

>"We don't need fire anymore."

>>208352
Or she could associate fire as water's enemy, or point out that fire boils away water or some crap.

>>208368
Don't be surprised at your tears.
Strong men also cry... strong men also cry.

Stick it in quick.

>>208368
...are you... are you tearing up, dude? Man, you sure are one sensitive dude.

Kidding aside.. this probably is progress. So, a hug might help, And try to calmly talk to her. Maybe mention that neither of you HAS to be alone, that you can still be with people beside each other.

d-d-d-d'aaaaaaaawwwwwww

>>208374
Cowards hide their emotions out of fear. It takes bravery to share with the world.

You're a good man, Dompag.

'Never stick your dick in crazy' typically refers to the propensity of crazy people to get clingy, vindictive, and violent for bizarre reasons.

Since that's already clingy, vindictive, and violent, you should stick your dick in her.

Just pointing out that if you put it in now, she'll be hopelessly dependent on you forever and be glued to your dick for all time. Trying to ditch her and go for any others would result in her trying to murder you in your sleep.

Could be a good or bad thing from your perspective. Your call.

Dompag... How many ogres are in the world?

>>208381
Ah, yes. Entirely logical.

>>208368
I think there is a bit more work to do before we go sticking anything anywhere, but this is good... she needed this. Thankyou Dompag.

>>208368
Are you tearing up because of the guesture, how lonely and rough her life must have been, personal emotion... or because you're being put into a sibling role?

>The fire eats White Fang.
>The fire eats mama and papa.
>The fire eats Yellow.
>But the fire never eats Geppa.

>never eats Geppa.

Do not stick your dick in her. That is not what she needs right now. I mean, this is a good start but she's not recovered much yet.

For now you should just hold her until she calms down. Talk to her, find out more about her, though you should avoid talking about fire or her family until much later.

>>208368
Hold on... do I see a tear in the corner of your eye?

Man... this IS a challenge.

Good man. Pat her on the back and tell her it's alright.

...also that you're not her brother. That might be a bad idea.

>>208421
Then again, she's already proven to be kinda freaky in that regard.

"Th-that tingles, brother~ Ahhn~!"

She is anchoring to you because you are immune to the catalyst of her past trauma. The assignment of family to your identity is a fractured attempt to reclaim something she's already lost. To right the past in some small way. Nurturing this will for the time being be positive in her recovery. I believe if you can mend her to a suitable state of sanity the role will be decreased in significance to the point where it is little more than a fond moniker to the likewise role you are providing.

For the time being simply give positive reinforcement to good behavior, and ignore bad behavior depending on the severity of it. She will desire your attention if this is what it appears to be. No harsher punishment will be necessary or more effective than cutting off your influence for brief periods of time.

Although you must be careful to balance this. Too much of being ignored will make her detach again.

>>208400
Uh yeah dude you're doing good so far. Don't stick yer dick in her. Offer to listen to her, or offer he some more food. Maybe make a joke about "smoked cheese"?

>>208368
Ok Dompag, here is where you need to differ from her previous "brother". Don't have sex with her. Just act like a responsible bigger brother should.

Just tell her that you will keep her safe and hold her for now. Damn shame about those posters though. Can you get any new ones?

>>208375
Dont even think about it. She is on the road to recovery, and any such actions would without a doubt cause a regression to a previous stage. Her mind has been fragmented, by aiding in its repair you will gain a VERY powerful ally.

I'm pretty sure Dompag has more more experience with where his dick does and does not belong than we do.

Dompag, keep being awesome.

>>208422
Gross.

No, this is one lady that Dompag shall never bed.

Well, not in that manner of the word, anyway. He might sleep next to her.

Don't fall for it Dompag.
She's crazier than Red, and probably just using you to escape.

Scratch behind her ears like you would a dog see if that gets a positive reaction out of her.

>>208584
Yeah, Dompag has his whole mind. Why exactly does he need the dubious advice of part of Muschio's while he's working within the realm of his expertise again?

Exactly, why don't we go check in on how Will and Charm are doing this fine evening. Or maybe Muschio, he still needs to hire Ona!

Muschio 2010/07/16(Fri)10:53 No. 208834 ID: b4b04d
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Well.

It's been an interesting 24 hours.

But I've returned from my visit to Sir Ridder in one piece, and the vitriolic screaming on the upper level finally died down sometime in the small hours of the night.
Somehow we're all still alive. I just hope Dompag's done all right with the prisoner.

And now that morning's come, I realize again my world needs re-evaluation. My visit to Ridder was a strange one. Perhaps it's time to reflect, and once again, look forward.

>>208834

I suppose it's time to examine our goals. We know that you want to build an empire, rebuild the one you lost, but...

Do you want to build the same empire? Do you want to make something new? When your goal is in reach, Muschio, what shall you make of it?

Muschio 2010/07/16(Fri)11:06 No. 208839 ID: b4b04d
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The experience at Ridder's base was difficult, in a word. I did not expect for the truth to come out as it did, but Ridder... simply deserved to know.
I told him the plain truth -- perhaps I omitted a few details like our captive princess -- but he knows now I was behind the fire that razed Iniziare Citta, that I am the force in the cave he was spying on. Evidently, he had no clue.

It was not easy for me to confess these trespasses against his trust and friendship. But his reaction was a startling one. Sir Ridder has decided to abandon his campaign against me, and we have agreed to remain as allies.

As for my Kingdom, I have said before I have no interest in reclaiming it. Such a clichéd notion is beyond me. No, I want to make something new and better of myself -- I want to rule all these lands, not just a small piece of them. Someday, at least, my name will be known across this entire continent.
That will take time, of course. And though Ridder has abandoned his war against me I still have that masked saboteur to contend with.

And to be honest, I find that once again, I don't know what to do next.

>>208834
You should consider to try and not meet the same fate of the fomer kingdom. There was a reason it fell as it did.

Maybe you should do some research, as to what was the cause of the former kingdom's downfall?

It might help to avoid such happenings in the future. It's the least one can do to learn from the past.

>>208839
Ridder has made his decision because he trusts you, Muschio. Certainly we will have to make 'evil' actions to build an empire, as all kingdoms have a foundation of blood and bones, but what we do in the end? We should try to build an empire that is Good. One that exists not through the terror of its people, but through the prosperity offered to them. A place where people can feel free and happy, even if that's not the whole truth.

But first thing, let's do a run down of our defenses and our military ability. On a scale from 1 to 10, how strong in a fight would you rank everyone? And, what sort of countermeasures exist or have been added against intruders?

>>208839
I think it's important that you do something with the princess. The best revenge you could get on her father would be successfully courting her, although with Finny head over heals in love with you that would make things more than a little awkward.
Perhaps if Dompag were to court her then you would have one of your minions in position as heir to the throne, and with that secured you could start focusing on taking control of other areas.

>>208839
Masturbate to thoughts of your success? See how Dompag's doing? See how the Princess is doing?

Travel to nearby towns, and require vassalage of them?

Eat. The mind works best after you've had a light meal.

>>208839
Before you can build something new, you must hunt down and disable those that destroyed your old kingdom. It doesn't much matter what or how you build from here, the same forces that fought your family before will rear their head again.

And then there's the dark forces connected to that pendant. Who knows what their intent or relation to anything else is, but it can't bode well for you or anyone else. We are kind of on a dead end there though...

Either way you are going to have to reach out somehow to discover more. That Volto you met before may have some insight into your kingdoms fall, but isn't likely to help. Ridders mom was there and someone you can count as an ally, if you discussed the kingdoms fall with her you may discover something. You did just leave them though, perhaps that should wait until you are up to another visit.

To fight the dark forces... well it isn't exactly a good idea but the only ones I can think to talk to are the paladins. A bit like walking into a beasts maw with that one though.

Well, with the added manpower of Ridder's allies, I suggest we step out of the infancy stage of merely ruling a base...

And find us a town to rule. From this town, we can draw tribute to fund our plots, gain a much larger workforce to fortify both the base and the commonwealth, and most importantly of all: a populace to brainwash.

After all, what is a king without a subjects to live in fearful respect of him?

>>208848
What if we rebuild the town we burned down?

>>208839
Well you could set short term goals for yourself. For instance you still lack a blacksmith or a proper army to call on. The goblin and kobold tribes nearby are still not very closely tied to you.

I would suggest seeking out the nearby dwarf settlements for a blacksmith that feels stiffled and opressed by dwarven society and wishes to ply his or her trade elsewhere. Then get some of the goblins and kobolds to relocate to your base or around it, then send a messanger to Commander Salamander asking for a trainer.

That way you will be able to start building a more secure base for your power and soon have a force with which you can expand your domains.

>>208843
Dompag's busy having a quiet moment. Don't interfere or you'll risk messing up his progress.

>>208842
Dompag also seems have struck up quite a rapport with the princess which, given the alleged xenophobia of the current king, is in itself a small victory.

Don't forget you've got to offer Ona a permanent position, and be suitably impressed at her work on Charm. That kind of heavy-duty healing is good to have around in such a hazardous occupation.

...don't phrase it as a "position". She'll think you mean "over the table".

>>208839
> I want to make something new and better of myself -- I want to rule all these lands, not just a small piece of them.

If we're looking to rule everything, we should continue to take steps towards that goal.
Kingdoms, when you get right down to it, are basically composed of fortresses, troops, and land. We already have the first two. Our next step, then, is to gain some manner of actual presence in the world.
That is to say, the land part.

Why don't we go out and see about getting some towns to ally with us. Instead of trained troops like Ridder or Coriander, we'll seek the more common folk. They won't come and live with us, like Dompag or Finnie did, but it would be nice to have a town or two of people who actually know and like to see us occasionally.

We could probably do that by going to some mostly unclaimed town or something, doing a few good deeds to impress the rubes and lightweights, and then asking them to become subjects in exchange for protection or the occasional problem solving.
Or, barring that, we could just conquer them.

>>208839
One must start small to get big.
To take over other lands, you need a land of your own.
Your home.
So it's time to take back the Malto name and kick some ass.
Once we get this land back, we can move on to claiming other lands.
Or we can focus on claiming other lands... perhaps one that has a grudge against the current ruler. Your possession of the princess makes you a high value target for many sides.
I dunno, lot of ways to go. Best thing to do is research other nations.

Muschio 2010/07/16(Fri)11:46 No. 208858 ID: b4b04d
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These are all very good points. I'll need to set up a more secure home front and perhaps an army before I set out to conquer other lands, but before I even make myself known, I'll want to investigate a way to prepare for that army, and of course, to prepare for more incursions by whatever forces have aligned themselves against me.

I'll need a blacksmith and perhaps a trainer. Ashedel has offered to begin training the current residents in both basic and advanced combat, and she certainly seems capable for it, but managing an entire army isn't exactly under her purview.

As for Ona, after seeing the miraculous work she performed on Tislomer, I think it would be an oversight NOT to keep her on. A good doctor is invaluable, moreso when--

>"GOOOOOOOD Morning~!"
"...uh?!"

>>208858
Oh boy, has she made breakfast?

Eat porridge.
Trip balls.

>>208858
She was having SOME kind of nice dreams earlier, we don't know what about. Hopefully not you. She's probably just on a good trip, go along with it and try not to provoke any sudden mood swings.

>>208858
Well well well, someone is in a good mood.

>>208858
"Is this one of those rape things?"

>>208858
Say goodmorning back. And tell her that she looks spectacular this fine morning. Sit down and eat breakfast, say it's good even if it's not. Offer her to work for you.

As for what you need to make an army. Blacksmith would be the most immediate one, that or enough funds to buy weapons and armour for them. Getting a mage would probably be a good idea as well. You seem to have quite a bit of magical powers in you, with training you might be able to duplicate that mountain blowing trick without having to burn with the rage of betrayel.

>>208863

this

A good blacksmith dwarf could be found in some mountains. Isn't there a volcano somewhere around the land that would likely house them? Even if not, acquiring the volcano could be a good resource since a source of magma is always useful for a blacksmith and for army traps. The Vault doesn't seem suited to house an army yet and it might be a good time to attain some land as well and I believe that valcano is a good place as any.

Quick, persuade her into a good contract deal with you while she's all mesed up! you could get her to work for you for a lot less than if you negotiated with her after she sobered up.

Muschio 2010/07/16(Fri)12:19 No. 208871 ID: b4b04d
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"Ah, Ona. I hope you slept well last night? I was h-"
>"Yep! Your bed's pretty comfy. Sorry for kickin' you out of your room, but if you had a proper guest bed that wouldn't happen."
"Well, it's not really a problem. But I was w-"
>"Hey, c'mon now. We'll talk later. Right now, it's breakfast time! The most important meal of the day!"

She leads me out to the grand hall where the majority of my staff has assembled. There is a large breakfast spread here. Did Ona make all this? It smells delicious. There's even eggs and sausage.

The kobolds are preoccupied with each others company, but Finesse politely says good morning, and Ashedel murmurs something through a mouthful of food. Ona just smiles as she sets down the bowl she was stirring.
>"Come on, sit! Eat up! There's plenty for everyone. You could stand to put on some weight anyway!"

>>208871
Is there butter?

>>208873

I know what you are thinking LD, and I just want to let you know that I support your idea completely.

>>208871
yes, fuckin butter

still, as for managing an army- that's what Ridder is for.
Moving on...
POUR BUTTER! ON EVERYTHING/ONE

Dig in. Thank Ona for the feast. Do not question where all this food came from.

>>208871
Ona is totally hired.

SQUAD MORALE RESTORED

>>208871
Ask Ona what she out in the food. Tell her you're just curious. I have the suspicion the food is laced with LSD.

Suggestion 2010/07/16(Fri)12:25 No. 208883 ID: e1d940
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>>208871
> could stand to put on some weight
This woman knows what she's talking about.
All true monarchs are LARGE AND IN CHARGE.
EAT!

>>208871
The food will be from a comically disgusting source. A spit-take will be cliche and you said you don't like cliches, so don't.

Say "You should've seen the guy who owned this place before."

Quietly wonder if it's some kind of curse.

Muschio 2010/07/16(Fri)12:33 No. 208887 ID: b4b04d
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"You certainly seem to be in a good mood."
>"Oh, what can I say? I love to cook!"
"Where did you get all this food?"
>"I made most of it! Tislomer let me use the haul from her hunt this morning."
"You know how to make sausage? I didn't think we even had equipment for it."
>"It's a little harder by hand, but like I said, I love to cook."

Before yesterday, I hadn't had a home-cooked meal in... a long time. It's a welcome change of pace.

This is delicious.
"You're hired."

>"A little birdy told me you'd want to offer me a job. And hey, I guess I got nowhere better to be, so count me on board."

inb4 everyone starts trippin' balls

>>208871
Is there any rose jam? How about rye bread?

>>208887
Well keep eating. You could stand to put some meat on your bones. Tell her you will have a room built for her as soon as you can.

Get those little digger creatures on it after you're done eating.

>>208887
"You were hired for your medical skills. This is just delicious gravy on top of that."

>>208889
Oh I don't think she drugs food. She just knows how to take care of the inevitable munchies, drug induced or not.

>>208887
Stuff your face entirely full of sausages.

>>208883

Ah, but Magnificent Bastards tend to be skinnier.

>>208887
Between Ona and Tilsomer, you might be able to relieve yourself of the accidental poisoning's lingering harm. Putting yourself into better physical shape can open more opportunities to you. Looking as though you're wasting away can undercut people's confidence in you.

>>208887
So how did you end up with that random gnoll?

But questions later, first food!

>>208899
Read Knight Blades.
ALL OF IT.

>>208849
>What if we rebuild the town we burned down?
That's actually a pretty good idea. It's unlikely anyone would accuse you of burning down the town that you're currently rebuilding, and Ridder would be even less inclined to mention it.

>>208887
Alright, first goal confirmed. Get a blacksmith, metal-smith,utensil-smith, whatever that can make cooking devices to help Ona make delicious cooking easier as well as help your army prepare for battle.

how do we know the girl with dompag isn't fairly proficient in the art of blacksmithery? If he re-habilitates her then we hire her, that's an added bonus for us!

>>208906
Have you ever seen a scrawny blacksmith?

>>208902
Update the wiki article for Knight Blades, all of it. With the abridged version.

Muschio 2010/07/16(Fri)13:12 No. 208910 ID: b4b04d
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Yes. A blacksmith and any preparations I can make for an army would help. I'll have to see what I can learn about what remains of Iniziare Citta, and maybe see if I can amass some forces from the locals. I'll talk to Finesse and Ashedel about the latter, they're good strategists.

>"Oh! Dompag! Uh, good morning."
>"Wow, smells good in here. But I'm gonna have to get our two meals to go."
>"Is uh... I heard a lot of screaming last night. Like, a lot. Is everything okay with the new girl?"
>"Mm? Oh, yeah, actually, I think we made some good progress. But she's still gonna need a few days or so to recover."

Muschio 2010/07/16(Fri)13:12 No. 208912 ID: b4b04d
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>"...I didn't mean like THAT!"

>>208912

Swallow before you choke.

>>208912
He means it boss. We were 'there' for part of the night. He was the best choice of handlers for her, him being fireproof and all.

>>208912
Chew, swallow and tell Dompag he did some good work.

You know, I think that maybe you should focus more on the monstrous races than the races of man for your support. That way you can build something truly new rather than just raise something from the ashes.

Toss us to Ona.

Ona: This was not one of those rape things. We watched them the entire time, and Dompag was a perfect gentleman.

>>208912
Geppa tried engulfing Dompag in fire, but it didn't work. She freaked out for a bit, and then proceeded to call Dompag her brother.

So....who's guarding the princess?

>>208936
A very good question!

>>208940
>Ridder spontaneously proposed to Ashedel, who laughed.
Then said OK.

Make that three plates, the princess deserves some good eats too. I mean, if she can smell this but can't have any that's just cruel and unreasonable punishment.

>>208899
>So how did you end up with that random gnoll?
(Also, what happened with meeting Ridder.)
>>/questdis/329956

>>208943

That was a request for courtship, not engagement.

You silly person.

that's a good point, Dompag was supposed to bring the princess that wine and cheese, but if he hasn't, that means she's been alone and without food since around some time yesterday evening! It would be Dompag's obligation as an upstanding gentleman not to cater to her!

Muschio 2010/07/16(Fri)16:34 No. 208986 ID: b4b04d
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Wine? Cheese? I forbid it! The princess Vittima -- that misbegotten harlot -- is to live on gruel as long as she's here!
Which reminds me!

"Ona! Is there any gruel left?"
>"Wh--you don't like my mash?"
"Not for me, for the captive."
>"Oh, don't worry. I already brought her some scrambled eggs and sausage before you got out here."

"YOU DID WHAT?!"
>"Whoa! I'm sorry Mister Muschio! Am I in trouble?"

>>208986
Muschio? She's innocent. She has done absolutely nothing to you, and Dompag has gotten her to be a bit sympathetic.

>>208986

Remember: failure of the cogs is failure of the mechanic. You (uh, we) never actually specified a diet for your captive.

yeah, kinda just put her in the thing and told dompag to watch her.

besides, stockholm syndrome is already setting in. soon she will feel that she must protect you in spite of being your captive. when that day comes you can let her out of the cage and she wont even try to flee.

>>208986
She is all cheery and pleasant, Muschio, and you enjoy her cooking. Just tell her not to do it again.

>>208986
She's not in trouble. She didn't know.

Muschio, you really need to figure out some way of getting this revenge out of your system so you can move on, and concentrate on your goal. I guess that's our job, though. Tell me, has anyone identified those potions we got? Perhaps there is something there for us to use.

>>208986
Muschio, she may be the child of your enemies, but such petty punishment would be akin to how you suffered for your parents disposal.

Now, I'm not saying you have to give her back but, you aren't actually angry at 'her' if anything your jealous. Jealous that she got to live the life you had planned on.

This should really be more to punish her parents, for their part in your downfall, and nothing is worse than a child turned against you.

>>208986
CALM YOURSELF. Fucking hell man, you want to rule the world but can't even be cordial to a single person you don't like? FRIENDS CLOSE, ENEMIES CLOSER! And that doesn't mean killing them, it means paying attention to them and using them to your advantage. I have in the princess perhaps the means to bring down that whole kingdom, and you need to put your feelings aside to accomplish that.

Or are you really the monstrous villain Ridder thought lived here? Is cruelty hate and vengeance your only means to your ends?

Muschio 2010/07/16(Fri)16:46 No. 209002 ID: b4b04d
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>>208995
>punishment would be akin to how you suffered for your parents disposal.
EXACTLY WHY IT WOULD BE APPROPRIATE.

I would love a more diplomatic solution but I would also love to cut her into LITTLE TINY PIECES. It's hard to attempt diplomacy when the very SIGHT of her makes bile rise in my throat.

"...No, Miss Openda. You're not in trouble. You simply didn't know. But from now on, please refrain from such exchanges with the captive except under my supervision."
>"Right. Of course. I will know better next time."

>>209002
How is it appropriate to become what you hate? Maybe Ridder was right before, about the master of this place after all.

>>209002
How can you have the right to control the world if you can't even control yourself? You should be better than this.

>>209002
>It's hard to attempt diplomacy when the very SIGHT of her makes bile rise in my throat.

This is what outsourcing is for. Let Dompag continue. Although he's now got two jobs, so it might be worth trying to cycle someone else into general front-door guard duty.

>>209002
Hey.

Dompag wants to fuck her.

What if she gets PREGNANT? Wouldn't that just be delicious? Send her home, packing a half-ogre baby.

Put Geppa in the room with her unsupervised. This will solve all your problems!

>>209002
Well then... what exactly do you plan on doing with her? I mean aside from the cutting into little pieces.

We can't exactly send her back either, unless you plan on moving to a more secure base she doesn't know, so ransom is kinda out.

Or shall we just let her sit an think of something else? Perhaps we need to look at the map and consider what locales we need to strengthen our influence in?

>>209002
It's just some scrambled eggs. Deep breaths, Muschio, deep breaths.

>>209003
I think it's less of a "what" he hates, it's more of a "who" he hates. Muschio's no moralist, philosophically he doesn't care of much of what he becomes or what he's like. He's not above brutality, scheming, backstabbing, and such. It's been established he'll do good for the people he likes and bad for those who have wronged him with barely a flinch.

Hell, fellow orblings, why have we all become such moral twats lately. We just don't desire to burn bridges with friends and allys. We're fucking practical. Have we forgotten our origin? This man's head. Our goal may not to be a devil anymore, but we sure as hell don't have to be some Saint.

Well, it's not like being kind to the princess has no practical interest. If we manage to hide knowledge of our inevitable army from her, it could be of use later in some form of strategical ambush and a great backstab.

>>209002
Muschio, Muschio. Think for a moment.

She's the princess of the royalty which overthrew you. She's next in line to be Queen. Instead of putting fear in her and making her see you as an enemy, why not take the opposite route? Then you would have an ally on the inside, who could undermine the current king and queen from within the kingdom.

Get her on your side, and you'll have more powerful a weapon than you could even begin to imagine. You sow the seeds of distrust towards her parents in her, and it'll be a harvest with untold bounty.

's a good point, if she is on your side you will obtain serious funds, lands and people which you can turn into a propper war machine.

Muschio 2010/07/16(Fri)17:16 No. 209032 ID: b4b04d
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Oh yes it's easy for YOU to be impartial, detached as you are! But in this woman I see every wrong that's been wrought upon me in my whole wretched life! She is the cultrate void so hewn from my own stolen past! The entire reason I'm an outcast here instead of a soigné prince on a gilded throne where I belong! The reason I was nearly MURDERED AS A CHILD!
These recreants killed my mother and father bequeathing me a childhood of crimson samite, and now the furacious usurpers, they reive my father's legacy, then gloat and chortle upon their false throne!
And this WOMAN, this cuculine whore stands now in MY CELL, the very spawn of her necrophagous father's loins! And you admonish me when I floccify her? To hell with your scolding!

>>209032
Ask Ona for some hopweed or nanroot.

>>209032
Do you mind repeating that in english?

>>209032
woah jesus holy cow man jeez!

Hey. We're apart of you which means at some point and time you feel/felt the things we bring up.

Have the decency to let Dompag do what he wants and at the same time she'll be out of your sight. You're an evil badass who's going to build a powerful kingdom through tricker, power and strategy. Gaining a powerful ally such as the princess? Makes you puke but you must've taken acting at prince school.

>>209032
You don't have to like her, you dolt. She doesn't even have to like you. You don't have to be personally involved.

But you can make better creative use of her as a tool to sow chaos amongst aformentioned usurperous government if she's inclined to like your minions despite her captivity. If you put her in a hateful and uncooperative mood your options reduce to pretty much killing her.

...I suppose you could repeat your vanishing-love trick and leave her parents forever searching for her, uncertain of her fate.

>>209036
she is everything that is wrong in his world

if left alone in a room together there would be only little bits of her
aka "me no likey"

>>209032
...floccify? You use obscure words when you're stressed, huh.

I like my plan of having Dompag get her pregnant, but... ask Ona if she has any spells she can use to turn her into something hideous.

>>209032
Master your hate, and you shall master the wounds set upon you. You will ally or manipulate her to your cause. You will help her take your kingdom from those who have taken it from you.

You will use her to kill her parents, destroy your enemies, and bring an end that entire kingdom.

Only there, in that rubble, can your empire arise.

>>209032
I think you need to chill out, man. Ask Ona if she's got anything to mellow you. Too many harsh vibes, man. All that negative energy's bad for your chi.

>>209032
You were nearly murdered because you were the child of a king.
You want to murder her because she is the child of a king.

You need to remember to only hold people accountable for their own actions. Her father is a murderer, but she is innocent.
If you can't regard a person on their own merits and failings instead of the actions of others, then you are completely unfit to rule.

>>209032
Still, you can't say your life hasn't been a lot more... interesting than it likely would've been otherwise.

You are projecting a lot of things onto this girl that she isn't in the least bit responsible for to begin with, although I can't really blame you. Just try to bear in mind: she is the method of your revenge, not the target. So let's just continue to hold off on the drawing and quartering for now, mmkay?

Muschio 2010/07/16(Fri)17:30 No. 209056 ID: b4b04d
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I am aware of her use as a tool. That's the only reason she's still alive, instead of resting in a hundred pieces in the bellies of as many wild hounds.
But do not for the space of one breath dare tell me "she's next in line for the throne". I intend on dismantling that entire hierarchy, and enacting my vengeance on King Rimontaggio, well before she can ever ascend to the throne. That procession of power will never happen, because I will happen first.

Never forget that she is not the next nor the rightful heir to the throne.

I am.

>>209056
I think you need some sort of eye-wear to don when you're scheming and looking evil, dude. A monocle, or sunglasses.

Look at it this way, what better way to get revenge on the current king and queen to see their daughter has turned on them, that through their own flesh and blood they will die.

And what's the alternative? in the past, what's it been, months? you have gathered a grand total of half a dozen servants. How many soldiers does this kingdom your facing have? hundreds? thousands? tens of thousands?
You'll be too old to lead an army without an opportunity like this.

>>209056
Hey, I'm just sayin' you'll get more flies with honey than with vinegar.

But whatever, suit yourself. If bread and water is all you want her to get, then go a head with that.

>>209056
There's an easy way to destroy the regime.

Keep her here.

Poison the king, AND THE queen, with infertility drugs.

Watch as the kingdom dies in a slow, drawn out war of succession among random family members.

Take over when they are weak.

>>209057
I think he just needs to get out of his PJ's and comb his hair before trying to look dramatic.

>>209056
Did we say she was? No.
If you want to punish her, then do so by killing her parents.

>>209032
Don't worry, some of us hate her as well. Or just don't care. But she could be a useful tool in destroying her parents. We should probably not make Dompag too attached to her though, he is a useful minion and it would be a shame if the princess and her parents inevitable end makes him leave your employ.

You know there is something you should ask Ona when you're in a more private setting. See if she knows of any ways to ensure that a female will become pregnant. That way you can make sure that the princess gets preggers when Dompag taps that. Send her back to her father and see the results. That should piss him off quite a bit and ruin their familial happiness for quite a while. After all having a halfogre grandchild would hardly be appropriate for him. Then when his kingdom is crushed and his end is neigh, you tell him it was you who masterminded it all along.

>>209063
Yes, because assassinating a king and queen is easy, simple, or even remotely doable with our current assets.

>>209064
This works too.

>>209056
Hey, Mr. Negative. You need to like, chill, man. Everyone there'll think you've gone off the deep end if you keep arguing with yourself.

>>209056
Okay, so... ransom her, then return her somehow damaged.

>>209056
Hehehe, Mushio, you're the rightful ruler of the world because you will take it all. Or make it all burn in the attempt. And that is why you're the rightful one. Good to see this side of you again by the way.

>>209056
Haha well don't worry, we wouldn't say "next in line" as if she'd ever really get there. It is only significance to those who assume they would retain rule, we say it in that context of her value to them. But we'll try to avoid that language all the same, as it seems to... irk you.

And you're still going to have to someday be able to retain your ability to reason in front of her, or others of that line without foaming at the mouth. Your anger is a point of vulnerability, do not forget that.

>>209056
Send a ransom note asking the king and queen to come alone and bring a certain sum of money to a specified location. They'll probably think it's a simple kidnapping for money and not go out in full force or even just alone. You can then slaughter all three of them and rise to power in the chaos as a pillar of order.

I would like to restate my plan from much earlier.
Transmogrification potion.
Dump her in some random town.
She suffers your same fate and effectively disappears before anyone can track her to you.
Delicious revenge. Problem solved.

You are really sounding like you want to reclaim that kingdom after all Mushie. Priority check. Which is more important, revenge, or your own legacy? The are likely not mutually exclusive, but we need a primary.

>>209061
oooooh I like this one, we do have poisons, and even a witch doctor now, I wonder if the question of succession has even been considered? Do they have a son we shall be forced to remove for maximum effect?

Wait! Don't we have spies? what are they spying on if not our enemies. We should be having some updates on the kingdom now that the Ridder buisness has been put to rest.

Muschio 2010/07/16(Fri)17:59 No. 209091 ID: b4b04d
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I'm not going to poison the King and Queen with infertility. I plan to have their heads rolling in the city square LONG before they could even complete a pregnancy cycle anyway. How clear do I need to make this? I am not going to weasel my way back into the throne which is so rightfully mine. I am not going to let them wither slowly as years and years cause infighting, I am not going to marry the princess, and I am sure as hell not going to have a whore like that carrying my child.
I am going to take what is mine.

For the time I've forbidden Dompag from laying with the Princess, but don't think I've shelved the idea of throwing her to him a personal slave as a Plan B. Personally I don't think carrying a half-breed child would make a woman seem disgusting, but I'm certain the old Kingdom would be appalled.

But you're right -- I've lingered too long already. There is still much to be done. My sphere of influence must grow, and money must come with it. Then I can set about raising an army to undo the rebel king.

For this, I will turn to Ashedel and Finesse, my planners.

>>209091
Ah, there's the man I...
er...

Splintered off of and became a seperate entity from. Er. Doesn't quite roll of the tongue...

At any rate, YES. Finesse will help you with the fine details, and Ashedel will be our long-term planner.

>>209091
Hey Muschi, how about this?: Weaken the other lands, rule some covertly or overtly, then kill the current traitorous king and queen and royal court, install King Dompag with his pregnant princess and then have him bequeath the kingdom to you. Then your united forces will destroy all else who stand in your way. Sounds fun, at least?

>>209093
Finesse should help with long-term planning, since her timescale is a lot longer than most.

>>209056
She is the next and rightful heir to her father's house, which currently holds the throne. Obviously, the throne rightfully belongs to our house. Nonetheless, she is next in line for the throne.

>>209091
Giving her to Dompag is indeed the ideal disposal method, should we find we have no need of her. However, until we find that we certainly have no need of her, we must endeavor to treat her as well as we can. Even in lieu of that, she must be treated as well as is convenient. And thus it is entirely acceptable that she receive eggs should she so desire, as we do not lack for them. It's not like they're so much better than gruel anyways, many people who could have eggs prefer gruel. It's a pointless insult, and may well be anemic to our ends.

>>209091
Yes an after dinner planning session is probably just what you need.

I just happen to have a plan for getting money and an army as well lying around. First step is the blacksmith that you will need to arm your soldiers. Then you need to tie the goblin and kobold tribes in the forest closer to you. Preferably get some of the younger ones that might not have alot to inherit to settle on your lands under your protection. In return for that privilege they will serve in your armed forces.

While that is going on, you will use possibly Gepa and Ona to raise hell in Sepia town. Gepa can deal with the violent gang part of the buisness while Ona will flood the streets with drugs. What little order there is will crumble and the more honest citizens will cry out for a saviour. That is when you and your army arrives, and thanks to the fact that both Gepa and Ona works for you, you can scale down the chaos quickly and restore order. In return the town has to swear alliegance to you and the inhabitants has to serve in your armed forces. You should also set up an internal police force to make sure things stay quiet there while you seek to expand elsewhere.

So Mushio, there you have it. A plan to expand your power, sphere of influence and wealth.

>>209096
>Giving her to Dompag is indeed the ideal disposal method...
>...[but for now] we must endeavor to treat her as well as we can.
You make it sounds like Dompag doesn't treat her as well as we can. Cheese and wine, remember.

What is our financial situation, anyway? Has the trickle of income from kobold endeavours built up, or has it been paying wages?

Muschio 2010/07/16(Fri)18:13 No. 209104 ID: b4b04d
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With the grand table cleared, we begin planning. My two assistants gather around the map.

"Ladies, tell me what we're looking at."

Finesse opens the discussion.
>"Master. The Denlings show that we have growing influence in this region. Kobold and Goblin tribes in communication with those we've allied with are rapidly spreading word of our power, and even those we have had neither direct nor indirect contact with are becoming aware of a great power growing in what was once Red Fang's lair. Alliance isn't good enough -- we need fealty.
>It's all the better because of its strategic position: It's near us, and helps block off routes in and out of Piacevole. With this under our full control we'd have them all but cornered, but their backs would be to the sea, which would still give them an advantage.
>If we let the situation in the woods boil for a while longer, the entire forest could be in a perfect position to sweep in and conquer in a single grand move. Then we could tax them as well as recruit their troops wholesale. It just needs a bit more time, I think."

>>209104
That plan isn't halfbad either. But you should probably see if you can't get a status update from your ally in the tower. It would be good to know what progress she has made and what forces she might be able to field if you need them.

>>209091
Very well then, but there is something we are going to need to make heads roll the old fashioned way... blade and magefodder. They have an army, we have... a team of specialists.

We need more monsters from our portal. A 'lot' of them. This is something to consider while we are out and about.

>>209104
What of the town to the north of Coriander's tower?

>>209098
Okay. If we're giving it a bit more time, we'll turn our eyes elsewhere for the nonce.


>and helps block off routes in and out of Piacevole.
Well, to acheive that, we should establish something on the river. A toll booth for now, but one that could close all trade on the river when the time comes.

Do not under any circumstances hand her off to Dompag. He is way too nice to do anything near what she deserves. He might even set her free if he had the choice.

>>209109
Since it's right outside her tower, controlling the river seems like a perfect occupation to suggest to our Eastern ally next time we have reason to head over there.

Just gonna gesture towards this:
>>209079
In case you didn't hear.

>>209109
And this seems like a sound course of action.
Perhaps we could even use the remains of Iniziare...
Hm. I wonder if anyone else has taken advantage of the city's ruining. We should check it out.

Muschio 2010/07/16(Fri)18:28 No. 209120 ID: b4b04d
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"Excellent work as always, Finesse. Thank you for that report and all the intelligence that went into it."
>"It's my pleasure, Master Muschio."

"Ashedel, what about our broader strategies?"
>"Sir. We want to focus on the Eastern front of the continent for the time being. And in this regard we have two primary areas of focus: The Northern settlement of the Red Mesas, and the Southern bay city of Tela Cruz.
>The Red Mesas are situated near the only overland passage to the continent -- though passage out is strictly impossible, traders routinely enter, then return by other means. A great deal of Piacevole's wealth comes from imports. We could cripple their influence by taking the Red Mesas and bringing them under our control.
>As for Tela Cruz, this flourishing port city provides not only a strategic location to sever river access for Piacevole AND launch a naval front, it is also another massive trade hub that like the Red Mesas would provide great income and cripple that of Piacevole."
"Any complications?"
>"Yes sir. The Red Mesas are currently undergoing a bloody civil war, and Tela Cruz may as well be a fortress. It's controlled by a powerful Czar who has many allies. Toppling him would be difficult, and it is unlikely he would easily swear allegiance to another."
"I see."

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Lets go for the Red Mesas. Civil wars brings with them many oppurtunities for a cunning fellow like yourself.