Muschio 2010/02/10(Wed)16:26 No. 129267 ID: c593ec
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Only a short time ago I would have happily wished the destruction of this entire continent, and now I have met friends and allies worth preserving its existence for.

Today, I am due at Sir Ridder's estate.
He was my best and perhaps only true friend since childhood, a noble and genuine fellow.

And yet, despite that and because of my own unseemly callings, I have some reservations about this trip.

>>129267
Do tell.

Did Ona fix Tislomer? Is she gonna stick around?

Why's that?

>>129269

Yes, what is the status of the witch doctor...ess and Tislomer?

Dammit, why do we always disappear for the good stuff.

Muschio 2010/02/10(Wed)16:33 No. 129274 ID: c593ec
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Come now, what do you expect my reservations are? My old friend is all but a paragon of morality and here I am dwelling in a dungeon with a kidnapped princess.
I can't imagine how he'd react if he learned we had abducted the King's daughter. But any inkling of my recent discretions in the presence of one so glowingly resolute towards justice... it does not bode well.
I do love my old friend but I am worried we have taken different roads, he and I. He has taken the road of the righteous and myself... I have taken the only road that I knew to.

>>129274

That doesn't mean you have to stick to it.

There's still room for change.

Maybe I missed this part, but what bit you with the evildoer bug anyway? Like okay you got kicked out of your kingdom by a revolution, that sucks, but so'd Ridder. He seems to be taking it pretty well, considering.

>>129274
Perhaps he will believe it is not too late for you to turn away from evil. You're kindof doing that a bit already.

>>129274
So long as you aren't raping or torturing her, I don't think he'd see it as too bad. Her family did kick yours off the throne, and this is just politics. Or something.

Who am I kidding he'd probably hate it.

>>129283

I guess in a way, politics are a NECESSARY evil...

Still. What's the 411 on Tislomer? Any progress?

At the very least you need to go meet with him. See how things have changed, see if you still wish to go with the path you are on.

You still have time to change, even if it's a slow one.

But, aside from obvious moral conundrums, how is Tislomer doing?

>>129280

Not being the specific target of the revolution probably helped to some extent.

It would be strange if there was no hatred or bitterness toward the world after having your family murdered and being turned from your home.

I suppose having gained friends the anger has taken a more tempered form, and isn't directed quite so broadly anymore.

Muschio 2010/02/10(Wed)16:46 No. 129294 ID: c593ec
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Yes, I have been making an effort to turn over a new leaf, thanks to your guidance. I just... think my past transgressions may put me in an awkward position with someone of Ridder's flawless record.

Miss Openda -- Ona -- is still assessing the situation with Tislomer, before she begins treatment. I was not considering having her stay afterward, though if you believe it might be worth looking into I see no reason not to offer someone of her abilities employment here, at least if those abilities prove themselves useful.

She's recovered from her -- um -- her injury, but she still seems rather uneasy for some reason. I tried introducing her around, but that only made things worse.

"And this is our resident doorman and head guard, Dompag."
>"It's a pleasure to meet you, miss."
>"Oh my god."
>"...is something wrong?"
>"I knew it."

Well, if he ends up visiting then you'll need a story. You could tell him that she's psychotic and deranged, that you've been trying to cure her, and that she needs to be kept in their for her own well-being and that of your followers.

But then again, he'd without a doubt recognize her... is Tislomer capable of making a shapeshifting potion?

>>129295

If he inquires, just tell him the truth. Tell it like it is.

Also, be sure to subtly inform Ona of her showing underboob.

Well, provided her services prove effective, it seems to me that having someone capable of restoring a half-melted face would be a rather handy backup member to have on hand.

Plus she'd probably get along well with Tislomer, being into potions and all that.

I don't know, Ridder's a knight, a soldier. Last i checked kidnapping nobles is standard procedure in those things, so as long as you treat her right (which seems to be the case) he might not be too pissed about it.

Not that you should bring it up if you don't have to...

The worst thing you could be connected to is the burned town, and that was more ridiculous circumstances than your design. If that came up, explaining you went into that shop and the nasty shopkeep pissed you off, and in your anger you knocked some perfume and a lamp (or candle, or whatever it was) and it set it on fire, which somehow stuck on the cats that were following you because somebody decided to shower you in milk, and then those cats proceeded to run around setting fire to everything. So it was totally an accident. Regardless of how you felt afterward.

>>129295

Idon't think a lie of that scale could be maintained for long.

While much that we've done isn't, uh, saintly, the only thing that seems completely unforgivable seems to have been the burning of a town. And frankly that was in large part down to the actions of some stray cats.

Still. Probably should avoid discussing that particular event for a while, even if the massive property damage and loss of life isn't STRICTLY our fault.

>>129301
Don't we have some potions we got from that one Zal dude?

Maybe we should deal with the Princess before inviting our dearest friend over for a visit.

Muschio 2010/02/10(Wed)17:06 No. 129312 ID: c593ec
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Yes, I'd rather avoid both the subject of Iniziare Citta and the topic of my new captive if at all possible.

Case in point: Rather unfortunately, Miss Openda happened to find out about our prisoner, and though she didn't recognize her as the princess, she certainly did not react favorably.

>"OH MY GOD. I KNEW IT. I KNEW IT."

>>129312
How'd you keep her from bolting?

>>129312

Dammit, IT'S NOT A RAPE CAVE.

EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES.

>>129312
Aiya. Please tell me you told her that if it WAS a rape dungeon, then we would have done bad things to her already, now that she's inside.

But I take it she hasn't fled in terror just yet?

>>129312

THERE IS NO RAPE GOING ON IN THIS PLACE.

Except in your pants.

Oh bugger I just remembered what we said to Sticks in Iniziare.
Although I suppose she won't take too much exception to it, she DID get caught trying to pick our pockets when we said that stuff.

Still, it should make for some entertaining conversations at dinner this evening, or possibly her trying very hard not to maintain eye contact.

I do have to agree that nobility capturing may not be the most.. "honorable" thing one can engage in, but it certainly isn't out of line in the world of noble politics as long as you don't brutalize or mistreat the poor girl.

Also... despite that bit of Schadenfreude involving the burning of certain cities, the only crimes actually committed there was some disorderly conduct, the attempted murder of a city guard (in self defense to be fair) as well as attempted petty theft and vandalism. You never actually intended to burn down the city... it just kinda happened (you enjoyed it to be sure.. which I disprove of, but still not your actual intent.)

As for Miss Openda, simply inform her that this lady is what we in the business call a 'political prisoner" and that no this is not "on of those rape things."

You need like a sign at the door that reads "NOT A RAPE CAVE"

I hope you assured her that it's a cruel bloodline vengeance thing and not a rape thing.

Notice how she keeps yelling "I knew it" but never tries to run away.

>>129328

Not even really cruel so far. I understand Dompag has been taking tea with her.

Muschio 2010/02/10(Wed)17:26 No. 129334 ID: c593ec
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No, Miss Openda calmed down a bit on meeting Finesse and Tislomer, perhaps worried about the gender discrepancies in this place. In either case she's having a look at Tislomer now.
I just need to make some plans for my trip to Sir Ridder's estate in a short while. The map he gave me at the springs sugges-

>"Hey! Uh, oh. I mean, excuse me, Mister Muschio. If it's all right with you I wanna take a look at the potions you brought back, see if there's anything that might help my treatment."

>>129334
Have someone watch her while she looks through them, make sure she doesn't pocket a few and run off to sell them to the next band of suckers like those whom you saved her from.

>>129334
Tell her to be careful and some of them might turn you into a cat.

>>129334
Sure, but note that they're probably all various forms of transformation potion.

>>129334
Try not to rape her. I know this might be hard for you what with your throbbing erection and complete disregard for morals but don't rip off her flimsy clothing and ravish her against her will, spilling your manbutter all over her pancakes.

>>129334
"Sure... just be careful... I would hazard the guess that they are primarily transformative in nature."

>>129334

Probably should advise caution with them. Might be unlabelled or even deliberately mislabelled.

>>129334
Sounds good. Show her the potions, there might be something useful for you to use on the trip. Just in case, you know.

>>129339
>manbutter all over her pancakes
>cheese on her taco

>>129346
>sauce on her buns

>>129347
>cum in her vagina

>>129351
You lost me.

Tell her to tell you if she finds a potion that increases dick size.

Guuuuuys, we're supposed to be doing Finesse remember?

>>129342
If they were labelled to begin with I doubt we'd need to enlist her help in identifying them.

But sure, no reason to refuse her. We've got a trip to prepare for right now anyway.

And what the hell is it with you and butter?

>>129351
[/jokes]

Muschio 2010/02/10(Wed)17:40 No. 129365 ID: c593ec
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"Yes, that's fine. Just be extra careful. They might not be properly labeled and I don't want anything to happen, so just check everything. Tislomer should be able to help identify them. Butter safe than sorry."
>"Uh... right. Sure, will do."

...damn it.

ANYWAY.
I need to get back to preparing for my trip. What I should take, who I should bring. That sort of thing.

>>129365
Take Dompag, he seems like he'd hit it off with Ridder. Bring the charm for sure, see if Ridder or any of his crew can identify it. You should probably bring a bottle of fine wine, too.

Whoever you do bring, DON'T bring Dompag.

Just trust us on this one.

>>129365
Take Finesse. She'd like the trip. Take Babrakus, just in case you need to be protected along the way. Take the necklace that was almost stolen. Ridder might know what it is. Have the Denlings scout the area outside the base. Have Dompag and Ashadel guard the entryway. Have Tislomer guard Ona.

I can't think of anything else, so if you want to change/add onto this plan, go ahead.

Bring Dompag and ash.

Don't Bring Dompag.. he needs to guard the base... take one of these: Ashadel, Babrakus, or Finesse.

Bring some of that poison you sent to your enemy. Ridder will love it.

>>129373

I agree with this one; I recommend Finesse out of the three.

>>129368

Wine is always a considerate gift. One that isn't drugged though.

We want either Ash or Finnie to stay behind to oversee things, I imagine. Dompag may be a little... yeah, not Dompag. Tislomer is getting looked at by Miss Repressed Rape Fetishist.
Thoughts on bringing Babrakus for the ride? Um.

>>129373
>>129371
Take Finnie and Babs. They haven't gotten out of the base very much. They could use the change of scenery.

Muschio 2010/02/10(Wed)17:48 No. 129378 ID: c593ec
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Very well, I'll bring the amulet in case Ridder knows anything about it. I believe I'll bring Finesse -- she's my second in command, after all, so she should meet our new ally.
As for Dompag, I can't decide whether I should bring him along or leave him here.

But I suppose now that I have time to think I just need to weight the pros and--

>"BOSS! BOSS! Important news, boss!"

bring Finesse and Babrakus.

>>129378
Pick him up so he can talk to you face to face. Bring him uncomfortably close to your face, you touching his cheek close.

>>129378
Ask him what it is.

The roads are dangerous, you should bring your sword (of course) and your crossbow.

Dompag is your guard. He has to stay to make sure the Princess isn't rescued. He also has to stay to shoo away gypsy salesdogs.

Ask him what the news is.

>>129365
One thing you should bring is one of your invisible spies.
The kobalds are more home-base than scouting.. especially with one injured and the other.. a little unfriendly.
Dompag is 100% doorman, so he shouldn't go..
Ona hasn't completely formed a bond of comradarie yet, and is needed to help Tilsomer..
In this situation, I think you need to bring birdy-girl again. She's socially adept, and not as much of a 'monster' race as the others.. though Finesse might make for an interesting companion on the trip.

Muschio 2010/02/10(Wed)17:57 No. 129394 ID: c593ec
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"Yes Ethos, what is it?"
>"Boss! My scouting in the East has yielded great returns. I've managed to locate the headquarters of our enemy, the same one who sent the spy Pathos located earlier. I've drawn up this map to his base!"

take at least one spy-ghost with you. maybe this one.

>>129394
And...?

>>129394
Look at the map.

>>129394
This is important. You should look over the discovery immediately.

>>129394
Looks like...to the northwest near the forest? Hey wait, isn't that where Ridder's base is?

Come to think of it, leaving Ashedel behind as backup might not be a bad idea. In case our mysterious looter makes a return, which he's pretty well bound to eventually, we may want our primary security measure to be someone a bit more agile than Dompag. This guy's proven to be a slippery one.

Examine this location in detail. Consult map to determine what is nearby. (Possibly extremely, extremely nearby)

>>129394
...Oh. Oh dear.

>>129394

WHUH-OHHHHHH

Is that what I think it is?

READ THE NOTE

This will not end well.

DO NOT TAKE FINNIE

It will only end in tears and badness

Go solo and take a shadow with you.

Read note. Hug Denling.

>>129415

This.

Boss... if Ridder wants to eliminate the evil in this cave... but doesn't know it's you...

We have a bit of an advantage here. Perhaps you can claim to have taken over the cave?

Muschio 2010/02/10(Wed)18:25 No. 129433 ID: c593ec
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Hm. Let's see, then. Where does my aggressor lie?

It would appear the green circle indicates our current location in the Vault, while the red circle is my dogged foe, who has some manner of fortress out in the elven forests.

Devious.

So where's that map Ridder gave you at the springs, again?

>>129433
Hm. Neat.

Ooh hey. Remember that map Ridder gave you? We should check it, see how close his base of operations is. Maybe we could set up a two-pronged attack then!

>>129433
Interesting.
...Where did Ridder say he was located?

>>129433
Have you looked at Ridder's map yet?

Muschio 2010/02/10(Wed)18:28 No. 129439 ID: c593ec
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Now I know where this blackguard dwells.
It is only a matter of time until his head is resting on a pike outside my halls.

>>129443
BRACE FOR IMPACT

>>129394
Have Ethos describe the forces present at the enemy base.

>>129443
wait for it...

>>129444
I think we're about to get another Reactionface.

oh god the suspense

>>129443
Something wrong?

>>129448
Or no reaction at all, as he sits there for a couple minutes, dumbstruck. THEN reaction.

This is the point where you remember that Ridder mentioned an evil he had heard rumour of. That he was planning on seeing if he could do anything about.

So...

Muschio 2010/02/10(Wed)18:33 No. 129454 ID: c593ec
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[Animated]

>>129454
STILL BRACING

>>129454
DUN DUN DUN~

>>129266

So. Muschie. This just got complicated.

Steady on man

steady

>>129457
...You okay?

>>129457
Let's not do anything stupid...

>>129457
You seem a little dumbfounded.

>>129457
Hey, maybe the denling's information was bad. Or it could just be coincidence. Or perhaps Ridder ran the old boss out, just as you did. Let's not panic, mmkay?

>>129454
Are you a Bad Enough Dude to tell him Everything?

He thinks you're his enemy, and may not even realize it's you.

>>129457
Keep it together, Muschie. Apply rational thinking to the situation.

>>129457
So... lets just say that being idealistic as he is... he probably doesn't even suspect.

You know, more than one person can live in a forest.

>>129469
You... don't really have any idea what you're going to do now, do you.

>>129470
Obviously we have to kill him.

>>129469
Slowly now. Set the wheels in motion like a delicate mechanism.

>>129469
Ask the denling if the map is accurate.

>>129475
Nah, it's probably just coincidence.

>>129469

Now boss, I know what you might be thinking, but let's just stop right around suspicious, before we get to outright plotting.
Let's at least confirm what's going on for ourselves.

>>129475
Ask the denling if he's absolutely sure that his map is correct.

It's... Ridder?

Hmm.

Do you see what I see? He doesn't even know it's you he's been fighting. Play your cards right, appeal to your old friend. Your troops haven't even met each other yet. With the right strategy, you can combine your forces and speed your return to the throne.

Appeal to his sense of duty towards you as the Prince and as a friend. Appeal to his duty towards the Malto family. You can get him to join you as your friend again, if you do this right.

YES OKAY IT WAS RIDDER ALRIGHT

He doesn't know it's you, obviously.

>>129475
Don't jump to any conclusions now.

>>129475

Presumably he still thinks this is some standard dungeon, much as it was under Red Fang? Have we even interacted with the rest of the area enough to form a new impression? Only thing I can think of is Iniziare Citta, and that was sort of not deliberate...


Ah...
Make sure to bring enough wine that you can both see the funny side of things.

>>129475
He never was much one for the subtleties of politics was he? This is going to be... complected.

Finally sinking in, is it?

>>129481
or he does know it's you, and is planning to Assassinate you tonight.

He knows what you've done, and his moral code requires him to end you.

>>129483
OH YES WE FORGOT TO TELL WE ARE WORKING FOR RIDDER

Just a joke, boss. Relax. Use that devious mind of yours and regain control of the situation.

>>129488

Doesn't really seem his style.

>>129483
Muschio.

You have your jacket on backwards.

>>129469
you do realize he tries to fight evil for goodness... right?
He obviously didn't recognize the evil was you (think about it... he'd have taken the chance back at the spring. HE HAD BACKUP)

So leave the planning for AFTER you see the layout of his base...

>>129493
Flip the table, shout "FUCK THIS SHIT!"

>>129493
Come on... say something!

He has not betrayed you Muschio. In your entire life, the entire time you knew him, had he ever done anything less than be a friend and a knight to you and your family? This is a misunderstanding. It has to be.

Let's wait for the cutscene-type thing to end, I expect. Muschio is obviously in total shock. This is the best time for us to throw in subliminal messages.

BACON!

Go get some butter.

You deserve it.

>>129493
Call for Finesse. It's time for emotional hugging and making out. To ease the mind, you know.

Take an hour or two to consider how real shit just got.

>>129493

Realise that this means you tried to poison Ridder a short while ago.

Then, realise that he got wine laced with Finesse's aphrodesiacs instead. Allow mind to wander.

>>129493
Dont let ANYONE else see those maps, by the way. Destroy them, even. Your allies may try to pre-emptively please you if they think this is your greatest foe's lair. In fact.. you should get Ethos back in here and swear him to silence on anything he found while scouting.

No one must know until it is resolved.

Huge bacon fried in butter. The three newest tg memes combined. It cannot go wrong.

>>129502
This is sound wisdom!

>>129493
You'd better check the map, boss. It could be important.

SAY SOMETHING

>>129517

Uh... boss?

Aww hell, nothing is gonna change if I said something. ==>

Muschio? You okay?

Chill out. You don't want to do anything you'll regret later...

>>129517
There is little time. Quickly, it is time to ready...

THE BUTTER

>>129517
1. Wake up
2. Acquire FIT OF RAVING MADNESS
3. ???
4 PROFIT! Or meet Ridder.

Maybe he heard someone around here was trying to become the devil. That sounds like the sort of thing Ridder would want to put a stop to.

Or maybe he heard that someone from here set a town on fire. That sounds like something he'd want to get to the bottom of.

>>129493
Try to remember, exactly, what he said earlier. Maybe he doesn't know it was you you are fighting? He seems... incredibly noble. Maybe he decided to investigate whoever, you know, ACCIDENTALLY BURNED DOWN THE NEARBY TOWN.

...and maybe he's fighting whoever snuck into your base for the necklace, and that is who he is tracking.

Always look on the bright side of life. :D

Kill yourself.

Take a day off to think about this. Find somewhere quiet to sit down or go to sleep.

>>129532
Hey, Muschi.

Say something. It might make you feel a little better. (Especially if it's unintelligible and/or forceful.)

Boss? Where are we going?

 

>>129532

>>129532
So. Finnie and Babs?

Cut your hair.

>>129532
Set your "friend" up for an ambush.

>>129532
...Mushy? Boss? Hey. Cmon.
SAY SOMETHING.
You're weirding me out, man.

>>129532
Maybe the Denlings have things wrong! Maybe they only BELIEVE that they are against you, but it's not Ridder at all!

Wake up boss!

We are going to need think about this.. aren't we?

>>129502
Cover the maps in butter and eat them.

Edge of my seat.

I love being here.

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO, MUSCHIO!?

I know this must be shocking to you and everything but you need to stay calm and at least say something! Please! We need to investigate this, did Ethos see anybody there? What did they look like? What does the structure looks like? Does he have any proof or a logical explanation? And with that information, when you meet Ridder, try to match up Ethos' intel with the surroundings and persons. DON'T JUMP TO CONCLUSIONS TO QUICKLY! For all we know, there is a third party that is nearby, or even mistaken identity.

If it is true, we have a chance to plan a surprise attack; it may not be, however. If it isn't, you can ask Ridder to help you search for your enemy.

>>129567

Alternately he may be just as much in the dark regarding you and your plans as you clearly were with respect to the identity of him. In fact, the nature of your meeting at the springs supports this.

Muschio 2010/02/10(Wed)19:59 No. 129591 ID: c593ec
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[Animated]

>>129591
Holy shit he went Super Saiyan.

>>129591
DAAAYUM

Ok.... it's not all bad.... Sure your Childhood friend is a back stabbing bastard... But hey, skylight :3

>>129591
SHiiiieeeet

This... was sort of inevitable, you have to admit.

>>129591

...We should probably have Babrakus fix that.

Man, it sucks how your spies can't bring back reliable info, doesn't it?

>>129591
Did you just blow up the base?

Gonna need a new base! You know, if you pack everything up and relocate then Ridder won't ever know it's you.

JESUS CHRIST MUSCHIO, WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT EXPLOSION.

>>129591
HOLY SHI-

Totallynotsamefag!!V1AJL5LzHl 2010/02/10(Wed)20:09 No. 129607 ID: 54411c
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>>129591

Put out dem fires.

Muschio 2010/02/10(Wed)20:17 No. 129614 ID: c593ec
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This is going to be a very interesting visit.

>>129614
Yes it will.

>>129614
>>129615
Agreed.

...Now put out the fires before they destroy anything important and tell us what the damage you've just caused is.

So. Do you think Ridder knows about this, or do you think it was a job taking place within his own walls? Oh and on note do you think we should bring our little spy with us to snoop around while we're there, just in case?

>>129591

... Well.

Ridder can be slightly dim in certain respects. Perhaps he heard of your earlier deeds and tried to thwart them without realizing who you are.

... In fact, I do think that's the only explanation that makes sense, considering that he was nothing but concerned for you when you met.

Got a.

Uh.

Got a problem with the ol' ceiling, there. Looks like.

The ol' mountain.

Got a problem with it.

The ol' ceiling, there.

Suggestion 2010/02/10(Wed)20:25 No. 129632 ID: 445c48
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:3

>>129614

Muschio, did you just achieve some massively empowered version of your basic fire spell?

I don't mean to belittle your emotional state, but you should find out how that works some time!

Oh, and, um. Ridder. Hmm.

... If you're quick, you can find another location where you can say your base is at. With the help of your laborers, you should be able to fix it up as a makeshift den before he's due to visit himself. Yes! Chin up, Muschio! With your wits and your minions' skills, you can bluff your way out of this for long enough to get things sorted right!

So. Now that it's come to this, are we going to attempt to stab him in the back, or ally with him?

>>129632
c:

Hey, wait. Are you going to have him over there, or are you going to his place?

Question is: are you going to tell him at all or bluff your way out of this?

Don't panic. Think rationally.

You don't have to be ashamed of what you've built. Think of what you've accomplished. You've defeated Red Fand. You've saved a tower full of women from being mind controlled by a real dick of a wizard. Sure, you were present when Iniziare Citta burnt to the ground, but it wasn't really your doing (and they god damn well deserved it).

You're going to go. You're going to pretend nothing is wrong. Bring finesse and Babrakus with you. Do not bring Dompag or Ashdiel with you.

I'd recommend you not let Ridder know right away. Figure out his intentions.

Frankly Muschio, I think you are an upstanding fellow and have nothing to worry about. Your action aren't something that condemn you. I can't think of anything evil you've done that amounts to more than roughhousing and petty vandalism.

Well, there was that lumberjack fellow, but you inadvertently gave his life new meaning.

>>129614
Be sure to direct the odds towards the repair of your ceiling before departure, we want that fixed as soon as possible.

Incidentally, do be aware that your feeling of moral inferiority was entirely unfounded.

>>129665
Hardly unfounded... we did 'intend' to do great wickedness... we just haddn't gotten to it yet. Most of our intentions were rather petty actually despite our grand delusions.

We were full of bitterness (okay... maybe not 'were' as there is still some left) and detached arrogance (ditto.) But we are trying to do better.

We just have to tread lightly. The past has a way of coming to bite one in the ass after all. I too suspect that Ridder is at present unaware of our true nature and history... otherwise he would have likely confronted us at the springs where we were alone and in his power.

>>129651
Well... there's that guy he buried alive.

>>129675
Oh, we've done things, certainly. But Ridder, he is no paragon of virtue either. He is a spy, a traitor and a thief, while we have always been forthright in our dealings. I can't even think of a time we've lied.

>>129681
Wait.. when did we have actual crimes to append to his deeds? I mean... all we know is that he invited us to his base... and that he was the one who sent that personage to watch our entrance.

Then we sent him an aphrodisiac laced wine and he went away, and invited us to his place for dinner (when meeting hm by chance somewhere else... hell he looked genuinely surprised to even see you.)

>>129690
He also sent that thing to steal that necklace from us.

Dont forget to have your minions patch the roof up while you're away.. or perhaps give your private chamber a new fireplace/chimney?

>>129707
Jumping to conclusions! Banzai!

>>129614
Boss, they have spied on your operations but never seen you. Taking anyone with you could be dangerous here, but Ashedel has been out around the world alot and not in the base very often. If you take only her then they're less likely to spot the connection. And then you don't have to let this little unfortunate circumstance infect your meeting with what is basically your only friend. If you're just cautious he should never find out the truth, atleast not until he is ready for it. Just because you don't want to burn down the continent anymore doesn't mean that you can't conqour the whole thing, at the very least getting back your birthright is something you have the right to do.

Hahahahahah Dompag just *monocle*'d xD

>>129677

Didn't he get out and have an epiphany?

We seem to have reevaluated goals just at the point where our preparation was nearing completion, meaning we didn't actually get around to DOING anything particularly evil. Iniziare Citta was meant to be the first, but the whole death and destruction was largely the fault of some spectacularly ugly cats.

Most of our interactions with the wider world have been in the form of politicking and establishing allies, such as the events at the tower, and in the goblin and kobold towns.

Be sure to bring Dompag so you can crush that Ridder bastard for totally lying and fucking you over. Hell, bring Ash and Finesse too. Smash that furry fuck's face in.

>>129812
He can't bring Ashadel nor Dompag. They have to guard the base. He can't bring Tislomer nor Ona. They have burn business to attend to. He can't bring the Denlings. They have to scout around the base. He can't bring the odds. They have to repair the hole in the base. That being said, he should bring Finesse and Babrakus.

>>129813

FUCK guarding the base. Didn't they just make a bunch of traps to guard the base? Plus it's not like we're gonna be gone forever. You just need your muscle long enough to smash some sense into that motherfucker of a knight who backstabbed you under the pretense of friendship. Plus, if you can drag him back and throw him in a cage too, then you can show him how you consider attempts on your life.

A little vicious beating never hurt anyone.

>>129814
You're jumping to conclusions. Ridder might not know it's Muschio in the cave. I suggest we GO AND CLEAR THIS UP, like any rational person would do.

>>129815

FUCK THAT I much prefer to smash in and beat the shit out of people so you can scream the answers in their face later while you're waterboarding them and having your ogre break his fingers. Jumping to conclusions is awesome.

Plus, you're gonna be the Devil. The Devil doesn't have to be reasonable or rational.

>>129816
I thought Muschio is trying to be good.

>>129817
I think he just gave up being evil for the sake of being evil. He still wants to rule, not just destroy. He still wants to get back his old kingdom and ,I'm hoping, continue on his fathers old track and use that to forge a massive empire that swallows up all the other realms, wheter they want to or not.

>>129817

No, all he said was he wasn't gonna try and be evil just to be evil anymore, and that he was gonna ignore morality altogether and do what he considers best.

That being said, I can't stress the "break that lying fucker's knees" part enough.

>>129820

You are under the impression that Ridder knows that Muschio is in charge of the cave(pro tip: he doesn't) And they certainly are friends.

Where are you getting Ridder is a "lying fucker" from?

>>129825

Well since I'm not cheating and using information found in one quest and bringing it to another, I'm just using the information we found here. Plus why does Muschio even trust Ridder? Because a long time ago when he was still a prince they were friends? People change man.

I'm getting that he's a lying fucker from the fact that he smiled and told Muschio that he looked forward to seeing him again while hiring a thief and assassin to fuck with his life. That sounds like the actions of a lying prick, not a friend.

I say, I believe there's a very reasonable explanation to all this.

But until we got it, Ridder is the enemy.
Now, who could we bring to uncover how deep the treachery of your best friend goes?

head on more like hard on

>>129826

Let me reiterate this. RIDDER DOES NOT KNOW THAT MUSCHIO IS THE BOSS! Nore does Muschio have any reason to assume Ridder does.

You can assume 2 things if your not being meta here.

#1: Ridder knows Mushchio is the boss. But spectacularly underestimates Mushchios powers of espionage and intelligence in general. Because he GAVE us a map to his location.

This also assumes Ridder is a complete fucking tard. Cus if Muschio is able to poison Ridder in a camp that is hostile to his forces, what would make him think Muschio doesn't know where he lives?

#2: Ridder doesn't know Muschio is The Boss and this is a legitimately welcomed reunion. Based on the fact that they are long time friends.

Occam's razor up in this bitch.

Sides, all your suggestions are brutish and simple. Two traits highly unlike Muschio, or someone who is going to rule the world in general. We are an overlord, not a common thug. If we are to assume Ridder does know we are The Boss then running into a trap, even with backup, is just foolish. Muschio has no idea what kind of forces Ridder has.

>>129826
That doesn't jive with the rest of Ridder's behavior. He was really concerned for Muschio's safety, and I'm guessing that even unarmed in a bathhouse, if Ridder wanted to kill Muschio then he could have.

>>129835
...No offense, Muschio.

>>129834

Muschio's not brutish and simple? He thought that Zel guy was the one trying to kill him, so he went to the guy's place and beat the dude with backup. I'm actually agreeing with Green. Bring a beatsquad, and ask if you can speak with him privately. Get some answers out of that fuck.

>>129834
That last bit is a valid point. If Muschio does go, he's going to need to bring something a bit more powerful than Dom. Who knows what kind of power this Ridder character has. I'm not game for risking his life.

I wonder if Finesse has cooked up any surprises lately.

>>129848

Zel organised the rebellion that killed his family and exiled him. Ridder helped him escape that, and judging from the springs is unaware that it is in fact Muschio in the Vault.

We knew he might respond badly to our stance up until our meeting with him, that's why Muschio kept it quiet. The most rational explanation for the current situation is that Ridder is in pretty much the same position as ourselves, as both parties have been skirting around the periphery of each other.

The hostile invader who injured Tislomer doesn't seem very compatible with Ridder anyway. He had the very specific, likely occult goal of the amulet, which doesn't gel at all with the mild spying we know Ridder's group has been up to - he would have launched a full offensive a while back if he knew the fort that well. Besides, we know his moral code would make eliminating a potential threat the goal, not some trinket of power. The teleporting thief seemed to have both the wrong motivation and far too much in the way of resources.

The next move should be to proceed as originally planned, albeit with more caution. If, as seems likely, the thief was from a third party then it may be time to consider moving towards an alliance to defeat a serious threat. Remember the thief debated calling backup, so we know he wasn't their strongest hand by a good distance. And if he wasn't their muscle, things could get nasty when their troops DO arrive.

>>129850

You know, since we're metagaming anyhow...

Hey Muschio you know how Ridder is in charge of a group called Knights Blades? Well that's the group that actually started the rebellion. He's housing his mom there at his place. She had an active hand in the fall of your father.

>>129851

Yeah, that probably was getting kind of meta there. I still don't think the kneejerk 'Ridder is a lying backstabber' response quite works though, since Muschio is supposed to know Ridder very well. Even though our familiarity is mostly from knight blades, Muschio's isn't.

>>129834

I mean, you could just also assume a third thing. If Ridder DID hire an assassin, he obviously didn't intend to be caught as the one hiring the assassin. The invite to his place was to see if the assassination attempt was successful. And you know what? Brutish and simple works well. It works especially well if the guy you're being brutish AT doesn't think you're gonna do it.

>>129855

My only point is, Muschio KNEW Ridder well. Years ago. Like I said, people change man. After all the guy's a knight. What if he's just workin' for the new king?

>>129857

Guess we could always ask the princess about that.

>>129857

Wait, invite to see if the assassination was a success? That makes no sense. If your assassin pulled it off, he'll come back and tell you. If you REALLY don't trust him (not much room for error when you slit a throat though), send a second assassin.
You don't draw a map to your base and say 'stop over any time'

Besides, even assuming the teleporting freak came from Ridder we know what its goal was: the amulet. We haven't seen an assassination attempt so far.

If you really are the devil you won't have any trouble killing a friend.

>>129851
So we're metagaming AND lying? Because yes, his mom WAS part of that group, but he wasn't or even knew about it until he met her like... days ago?

>>129860

Hell if Ridder's after the amulet then maybe he's hoping if his hired thief is a failure then Muschio will just bring the amulet right to him, seeking advice on what to do with it. Then he can take it. That makes a lot of sense to me.

>>129863

It's something of a longshot gamble that we'd bring it along as we know him as a warrior, not a mystic. We can overcome that possibility as of now by not bringing it. So that's sorted.

>>129865

Man you get real upset when people have an opinion that is opposite of yours. Why even have a quest if we're all gonna post the same thing?

>>129862

Nothing I said there was a lie. The lies you perceived were conjecture on your part.

>>129863
Ridder wouldn't stoop to hiring a thief to rob his friend. He'd do it himself.

>>129865

Well that doesn't help matters much if he just hires someone to steal it again while he's having Muschio over, does it?

>>129881

Well then why don't we just completely disregard the information our spies give us is what you're saying. Maybe someone working FOR Ridder hired the guy to take it from us.

This whole argument is getting really stupid. That's usually why people just post a suggestion and don't argue in the thread, because it turns into a big stupid clusterfuck.

Even if he doesn't know it's Muschio, he still uses such methods as theft and his minions are most violent. That should atleast shake up your view of him, boss.

>>129882

>This whole argument is getting really stupid. That's usually why people just post a suggestion and don't argue in the thread, because it turns into a big stupid clusterfuck.

I agree, can we get a mod to move this over to the discussion page?

>>129879
You said he's in charge of the Knight Blades. He's not.

Suggestion 2010/02/11(Thu)16:43 No. 129959 ID: 67c611
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>>129294

>>129607
holy balls where did you hear about boxer hockey?

>>129632

Chalkboardular healing. :3

Muschio 2010/03/01(Mon)18:02 No. 140743 ID: f609ed
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Very well, it's time to get going.

"Finesse!"
>"Y-... yes, Master?"
"Let's go! You're coming along!"
>"Y-Yes Master! I'll be right out!"

My minions are giving me funny looks.
"We're going to visit Sir Ridder. Babrakus, you're with me."
>"...but boss-"
Tislomer turns around excitedly.
>"I'm coming too! If Babrakus is coming I'm coming too!"

Ona says nothing, but gets a worried expression.

>>140743
So, what's the plan, then?

Charge in with a full entourage and... shout at him?

Do you have a plan?

>>140743
...better not. Unless Ona thinks she can treat her while we travel.

>>140743
"Erm... problem Ona?"

>>140743
Don't you think Ridder will find it rather suspicious if you show up with almost an army in tow?

>>140748
I don't think so. He's coming for a visit so it would make sense to bring his friends as well.

>>140743

"Something wrong, Ona?"

Muschio 2010/03/01(Mon)18:14 No. 140759 ID: f609ed
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"Erm... problem, Ona?"
>"Welllll... far be it from me to tell you how to do your job, but I thought you wanted me to help this poor girl. Gonna be pretty hard to do that when you guys are headed cross-country."

>>140759
"Gosh fine you can come along Ona but be warned that this might be one of those rape things."

>>140759
"This is one of those 'Take me along with you' scenarios, isn't it?"

>>140759
You should probably stay here Tislomer... Doctor's orders and all.

>>140759
"Think you could do it while we travel?"

>>140759

I say we swap out Tislomer for Dompag and call back Ethos and his crew to guard the place while we confront Ridder.

>>140759
Tell Tislomer that she has to stay and get helped by Ona, and that you'll be back as soon as possible. Also tell her if too many people leave the base, something bad might happen.

Ashedel is really the only minion you have who's an appropriate sidekick on missions. Even then, she's your best administrator...

Ashedel or no one.

Wait, you did put out the fire, didn't you? We don't want that to spread.

>>140769
No no, leave Ashedel and Dompag here as guards. If THEY can't handle the place, no one can.

We're not going to a war, gentlemen. We're going for lunch.

>>140769

We need the big guns for a mission like this though. Dompag, Ashedel, and Babrakus.

Also, did you extinguish the little fires in your office? Can't have the place burn down while we're gone.

Muschio 2010/03/01(Mon)18:27 No. 140780 ID: f609ed
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Yes, of course I extinguished the fire. I'm not a fool.

"Very well, Ona. Would you rather come along?"
>"Wh-what...? C-... you want me to come visit your friend in his fortress? Isn't he a Leferran?"
"Yes, but I don't see-"
>"Um! L-look, I-I'll just stay here. I don't really like long walks. That's all."
"Very well, I suppose. Tislomer, you have to stay here."
>"No! Nooooo! I wanna stay with Babrakus!"
>"Tislomer..."
>"No, it's not fair! If you go I go! Don't leave me!"

>>140776
Dompag is our door guard... if we take him we leave the base undefended.

>>140780
I guess we can't bring Babrakus, then.

Hmm, what does she have against Leferrans?

Leave Tislomer and Babrakus. Bring Ashedel. Between yourself, Finesse, and Ash you should be able to handle just about anything.

>>140780

"You folks want some cheese with your whine?"

Gotta be Ashedel or no one, as I see it. Dompag is our guard, (and Ridder will immediately recognize him, not that we know that) and we can't bring Tislomer, Babrakus, AND Ona. And we can't bring one of them without the other two.

Am I missing anyone? (The scouts don't count)

They don't seem to respect your position. They treat you like a store manager.

Right, do we need Babrakus for any particular reason?

Let's swap him for Ashedel if she's available. Her and Finnie should be enough. We're not planning on starting a siege. Yet.

>>140780
Give in to her demands. We are trying to be a good boss, lets listen to our underlings.

"I'm sorry Babrakus. Can you stay behind and guard Tislomer for me? She needs to stay here for treatment."

Ash is pretty capable, you should be fine with her and Finesse.

RIDDER IS GOING TO BITE YOUR FINGER.

BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU PUT YOUR HANDS NEAR HIS FACE. HE'S A MAAAAAAAAAD FINGER BITER. CAN'T RESIST THE FINGERS. BITE. FINGER.

Muschio 2010/03/01(Mon)18:41 No. 140798 ID: f609ed
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"Oh for... all right, fine. Babrakus, I want you to stay here and guard Ona and Tislomer. Make sure nothing happens."
>"Aye-aye... thanks, boss. I just want to be here for Tislomer during... you know."
"Fine, fine. I'll bring Ashedel along instead."

Tislomer claps her hands together once, rubbing her palms happily.
>"Thanks boss! You're the best!"

She took that knife off her head oh thank crap...

Muschio, what exactly are you feeling about this revelation? Ridder's obviously dangerous. He may not know you're his enemy but he knows the location of your base and it's only a matter of time before he shows up at your door with an army behind him.

If you're not up to killing your childhood friend, and since he's not likely to join you when he knows your intentions, then perhaps after this visit we can try to convince him "the boss" has moved elsewhere.

>>140801

First we try diplomacy.

If that fails, we return to base and plot to kick his ass.

Anyways, let's go confront ourselves a Leferran!

>>140748
What army? it's barely a squad.

>>140805
How do you know it's just a squad?

>>140805
>>140806
Good thing Muschio's an army of one!

Muschio 2010/03/01(Mon)19:04 No. 140809 ID: f609ed
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They're all good points. I have to determine exactly how much Ridder knows about me, about his enemy in the cave. If luck is on my side, perhaps he is not yet aware. Otherwise, I fear what may come.

But I know this much: This is no trap. Ridder is an honorable man and he has always been a dutiful friend to me. I know that if he believes we must battle, he would do so in an open declaration. He would not lure me into a trap or stab me in the back as I eat dinner. Those are not the actions of a Knight of Piacevole.

And Ridder was one of the greatest knights.


I suppose we will just have to see what happens.

>>140809
Tell us more about Ridder. Did he have any family?

>>140809
Something occurred to me, Muschio. Did you ever tell Ona who you were visiting, or why? She inferred that it was a Leferran, which I find odd, and her flustering over it even moreso. Before you get too far on your way, you may wish to consider how much you can trust her in your base.

Aside from that, head to Ridder's operation and ready yourself for one hell of a talk.

>>140809
And what of his companions? How do you know they won't stab you in the back without his knowledge? Evil people do tend to gain quite a few enemies.

>>140809
Indeed... if he is unaware of us perhaps this can be turned to our advantage? He seemed an honest if rather serious fellow from your description and our encounter with him at the spring.

>>140809

All the same, you would do well to watch your back.

>>140809
Did Ridder enjoy the naked women throwing themselves at his feet? Maybe we can take advantage here with Ashedel if he did. Or with yourself if he didn't.
Tell Finesse not to do anything ridiculous to try and get your approval, then wink.

>He would not lure me into a trap or stab me in the back as I eat dinner. Those are not the actions of a Knight of Piacevole.

I half expected you to say "That is what I would do."