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203227 No. 203227 ID: 8c0848

Previous Threads:
Chapter 1: http://tgchan.org/kusaba/questarch/res/111833.html
Chapter 2: http://tgchan.org/kusaba/questarch/res/132132.html
Chapter 3: http://www.tgchan.org/kusaba/questarch/res/166160.html
Chapter 4:http://www.tgchan.org/kusaba/questarch/res/182101.html

Oh dammit! Gotta find clothes, gotta clean off.
"This is all your fault!"
"You did it! I couldn't help it!"
"Just find some pants or something and hide, I'll get the door." Jehral scrambles, I scramble. I hope I don't have anything on me and I open the door. It's a single human man.
"You are messenger looking for Vadran Hejra, yes?"
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No. 203228 ID: 197650

Yes
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No. 203229 ID: 1177ca

Uh-huh.

Is there anything on my face?
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No. 203230 ID: 8bdb6a

Yeah.
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No. 203231 ID: 3bb915

"And you are?"
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No. 203232 ID: 6c667f

yes.
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No. 203235 ID: c2c011

>>203227
Ask him who he is.
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No. 203237 ID: 2a8081

There was no need to rush for the door. These people are obviously cultured enough to wait for a lady to wipe any incriminating evidence from her visage.

What does this guy want? Can you breathe fire in your elf form? Just in case he is actually an assassin or something...

If he's here to take you to Vadran Hejra then ask for a minute to prepare and head out.
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No. 203251 ID: d45a56

>>203227
He does not appear to be shocked by your appearance. That's a plus. If you get a chance, ask for but a moment or two to clean up. That tiny raincloud spell should offer up enough water to do so.
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No. 203254 ID: 8c0848
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203254

"Yes. I have a letter for him."
"Ah, good. There is a pawnbroker in the north quarter. Come there to deliver. I must be going now."

He looks so shifty... I hate these sneaky-types, it's so hard to tell if they're on your side or not.

"Alright, thanks." He takes a quick look around the room, then quickly walks away.
At least we have something of a lead.
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No. 203255 ID: 1e9d01

>>203254
Get all your kit on, make sure your face is truly presentable, and mumble an apology for freaking out at Jehral.

Then let's go.
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No. 203257 ID: 6c667f

>>203255
make sure to mumble low enough that he is left confused as to whether it was actually a apology.

and yeah, get yourself suited up and move out.
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No. 203258 ID: 2a8081

Can you get closer to the place and try using a scrying spell to check out the pawnbroker's place and the surrounding area beforehand?

It could still be a trap so leave Jehral outside. If you get caught then he can get help (maybe).
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No. 203259 ID: c2c011

>>203254
Clean up and get your kit and get ready to move out. Tell Jehral to follow you at a distance and observe, if you signal him that you need backup he is move in and assist. Otherwise he is to stay back and make sure nothing bad happens.
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No. 203261 ID: 8ce2bf

>>203254
I think he has a good reason for looking shifty, Rynh.
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No. 203264 ID: 1a99f0

>>203261
yeah, that looked kind of like a disgust face. See if you can find a mirror. I would suggest having Jehral check, but if he starts laughing, you'd have to beat the shit out of him, so a mirror is better.
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No. 203266 ID: 8ce2bf

>>203264
You can always make Jehral lick it off. It is clearly all his fault, after all.
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No. 203267 ID: 8bdb6a

Don't sweat it. It's not like he'll recognize your face some day. It's not your real face.

That said, practice cleaning up with magic. Then, head down to make your delivery.
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No. 203298 ID: 8c0848
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203298

Psh... There was nothing on my face. I wiped it off on the sheets, Jehral, felt around a bit to make sure... HE WAS PROBABLY JUST A PARANOID SPY TYPE GUY.

Anyway, after clean up and get dressed, we go find the pawn shop in a cramped corner of town. Jehral hides in the alley, in case I need him and I get ready to head inside.
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No. 203299 ID: 6c667f

go in confidently and calmly.
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No. 203300 ID: c2c011

>>203298
Well get on with it. Go into the pawn shop and get the mission done.
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No. 203301 ID: f21281

>>203298
Now Jehral owes you one (1) novice fingerbanging in payment for getting jerked off by you.

Express your pleasure with this by cackling evilly.
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No. 203302 ID: c4c313

If you didn't already know, that stuff Jehral accidentally on your face won't hurt you, long as it doesn't get in your eyes. (Or your vag, some would say.) Also it turns clear and thin pretty fast and all it really leaves is a slight stickiness, so nobody will notice. Soap will get it off completely.

...

DO NOT EVER ASK ME HOW I KNOW THIS
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No. 203305 ID: f58d30

>>203301
Seconded.

Luckily nothing bad should happen. Just make the delivery and get outta there.
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No. 203307 ID: 6c667f

>>203305
we can' drop and run, mom wants their answer.
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No. 203310 ID: d3dfb8

>>203298
Lets see your face. Gnoll is obviously purposely not showing your face for some reason.
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No. 203314 ID: f58d30

>>203310
Good point. Show us your face! You don't wanna go inside a pawnshop with wing-wong on your face, do you?
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No. 203318 ID: a4e573

his goo = rogaine.
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No. 203325 ID: 476456

hey now, you and your boyfriend are paranoid spy types
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No. 203327 ID: 40cb26

>>203298
Lick your lips absentmindedly. Notice the flavor. Realize your face is wiped, not washed.
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No. 203332 ID: 8ce2bf

>>203298
And your hair?
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No. 203343 ID: d45a56

>>203298
1) Did the messenger see Jehral?
2) Be direct about delivering the message.
3) Don't forget to get a response.
4) If you have to stay in town longer, find a different inn. Every day, if you can.
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No. 203350 ID: 8c0848
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203350

The shop is dark. I can hear a voice before I can see much of anything. "Welcome, welcome. What can I do for you, dear customer?"
As my eyes adjust, I can see the shop is full of random crap and the man from before is standing by an elf at the counter.
"My name is Rynh... Are you Vadran Hejra?"
"Yes, yes. I am."
"I have a message for you."
He shifts in his seat and holds out his hand "Who would send a courier to see a humble merchant such as myself, I wonder."
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No. 203351 ID: d3dfb8

Dunno. I'm just the messenger.
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No. 203353 ID: 8bdb6a

Momentarily ponder that you have no idea if this guy is who he says he is, then realize you have no real way to make sure, so you'd might as well just try optimism rather than being rude.

Say, "I just deliver 'em. But, I'm sure it will make itself clear." Hand it over.
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No. 203354 ID: 197650

Im just the messenger, but I could take a peak if you want me to.~
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No. 203358 ID: 9c88ce
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203358

>>203350
Oh god it's Gin.
Be careful!
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No. 203361 ID: 40cb26

>>203350
"The message probably says who it's from. If it doesn't, that's probably intentional."
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No. 203362 ID: 9f4050

>>203353
agree, just hand it over.
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No. 203365 ID: 67c611

inb4 explosive runes
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No. 203371 ID: c4c313

He's lying. He's an impostor! He's... wait, sorry. But seriously, how do you know he's Vadran Hejra? He could be the king of the Gypsies for all we know! Can't read the signs around here... damn. You might be safer actually telling him it's from uh... oh shit. We forgot to ask your mom what her name was! Well apparantly it's Leimahtaa, but if that's OOC feel free not to hear me.

Anyway you might be safer mentioning that he can learn who sent you by answering the following riddle: "What is red, gigantic, and flies all over?" He could attack you sure, but if you give him the note and he's faking it, then your whole mission will be compromised, and your mom will be totally pissed! If he professes not to know of any dragons, say you must have gotten the wrong person and leave the shop with the message unopened. You might have to go crawling back to him, but if you can verify with more than one independent source that he is Vadran Hejra I would feel much more confident about this exchange.
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No. 203372 ID: 1e9d01

>>203350
I think we should actually tell him it's from... uh... Wait, she never told Rynh her name anyway. Uh, not when we were watching.

Rynh, if mom told you her name, then go ahead and let him know it's from her if he isists.
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No. 203374 ID: 1a99f0

>>203372
but only if he persists.
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No. 203384 ID: 40cb26

>>203371
We'll know it's him because he'll know the answers to the questions on the scroll. This requires either he tell us or we read his letter back, but it's the only way to be sure.
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No. 203402 ID: 8c0848
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203402

I hand over the letter, but the thought occurs that this could be some elaborate set up by some mysterious organization to intercept the letter.
I really need to remember to ask for more details next time...

"Oh yes, yes. A letter from my dear, old mother, worried about me living so far from home, no doubt."
I doubt that's what it actually says. He really is a liar!
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No. 203404 ID: 9f4050

"well, i was told to get a reply, so i'll wait while you write one"
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No. 203407 ID: 1a99f0

>>203402
his mother? Casually ask him about said mother. Also get a hand on one of your daggers.
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No. 203408 ID: 1e9d01

>>203402
Hmph. We're expecting a response. Keep in mind that if this really was a setup to intercept the letter, he'd try to kill you now.

Just wait around until he's done reading. For all we know he really is her son.
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No. 203413 ID: 6706f9

"Yes. Your mother undoubtedly would like to hear from you. Perhaps I could carry a message back to her from you. You know how she blows up at people sometimes."

It's doubletalk, Rynh. Basically, innuendo for secret stuff.

There's also a slim chance that this guy might be a half-sibling. Dunno if the 'mother' part was part of the doubletalk or not. There's a good chance it was. Just count it as doubletalk until there's further evidence.
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No. 203415 ID: 67c611

"Your mother, eh? She happens to be my mother too."
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No. 203417 ID: f21281

BROTHEERRRRRRRR!
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No. 203418 ID: d6cb21

>>203402
Ask him about his mother.
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No. 203419 ID: e2d0a6

>>203402
"Possibly... But you know how fuming hot she gets with BS. Then again, you being her son is likely as me being her daughter, so let's get to the point. Got a message for me to get back?"
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No. 203421 ID: 8c0848
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203421

"Would you like me to return a letter to your mother for you?"

"I suppose, I suppose. She doesn't write often. I should at least have the courtesy to do that much, yes?"

I can't say if he's the real thing or not and if he is, I can't tell if he's really her son or if he's just being a shifty bastard. Damn it! This is frustrating!

"If you wait for me to write this, I can pay you for the return trip, yes? It's not an easy trip, but she insists on living alone in the wilderness. It's not safe for a woman her age."
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No. 203422 ID: f58d30

>>203413
This is probably your best choice. And in case he's lying you might as well break his face apart.
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No. 203423 ID: 9f4050

how about 'you can drop the pretense, she gave it to me personally.'
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No. 203425 ID: 8ce2bf

>>203421
It's likely he's just being a tricksy elf to not give any unneeded information away. He doesn't know how much you know about the sender. Agree and ask him how much time he'll need.
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No. 203429 ID: 1e9d01

>>203421
Alone in the wilderness? A woman her age?

He knows exactly who this letter is from. An ancient dragon living alone. We can trust him... at least as much as we can trust anyone associated with your mother.

Say "Oh, I think she has some people looking out for her, these days."
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No. 203430 ID: 67c611

"Then that makes you my half brother. What's so special about our mother? I need to make sure I'm delivering this to the right person."

[Really no point trying to correctly ID him now since we already gave out the information in the letter.]
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No. 203432 ID: 6706f9

>>203421
"You won't hear me argue that. She does seem to have company these days... but to be honest, it seems like she could do a better job defending them than the other way around. At least they pull their own weight."

Perhaps hang around the city for a while until he gets the letter written. Or hang out to find out if he actually is related in some way.

Maybe compliment his decor?
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No. 203440 ID: 73377a

There's nothing to gain by letting him know who we are, or telling him anything about mother. Best to just wait for him to write a reply and get on with your job.
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No. 203441 ID: 9f4050

>>203440
and if it's the wrong guy? then we failed.
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No. 203447 ID: 1e9d01

>>203430
Ooooh I don't think we should directly tell him that we're her daughter. We're not ENTIRELY sure that this guy is her son, just that he knows who she is.
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No. 203449 ID: 8bdb6a

Agree to take a return letter. If he's not who he says, your mom will probably be able to tell. Also, money.
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No. 203450 ID: 40cb26

>>203421
He's being really really careful, you should appreciate why. Act like this is entirely natural. Say NOTHING other than you'll take it back to his mother. Someone could be listening, that other guy could be a spy, he could be scryied on, who knows? Your job here is to be subtle and stealthy, so ACT THE PART.
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No. 203453 ID: e3f578

Remember that when you do part, add a simple "It's always good to meet the family." of some sort as a parting saying, no matter what you do. Since others agree he's at least slightly trustful, you could drop a hint. But I suggest only a hint. A real women never shows all the goods when first met, no matter what these goods are!
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No. 203455 ID: 86745d

Hmm, She is pretty damn old, but I think she can take care of herself. Pardon me.
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No. 203525 ID: c4c313

>>203450

thisthisthis
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No. 203541 ID: d3dfb8

>>203450
this
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No. 203549 ID: d45a56

>>203421
Well, he's dropped a few hints that he actually knows who he's talking about.. though at the same time he seems to have popped in a few lies that could be meant to mislead anyone spying on you two.

Plus, this guy Could be half-dragon.. or even full dragon. That Shape Shifting thing is a great disguise, after all.
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No. 203578 ID: a41aaf

>>203450
Definitely. You could try and drop a hint about the Blue Shard of Horrible Doom (that WAS the whole point of the letter after all), but that could be giving away too much to any eavesdroppers.
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No. 203633 ID: 67c611

If we delivered the letter to the wrong person Rynh's mom is going to kill her.
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No. 203664 ID: f58d30

>>203421
We cannot be too sure. He might be faking or we were deceived and this is a trap and they're just thieves or something.

How can we be sure they're the real deal?
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No. 203666 ID: 6a5a08

*gasp* Maybe he's your brother.

And Jehral's father.

Making you Jehral's aunt!
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No. 203668 ID: c2c011

>>203666
Nah, then Jehral would be part dragon as well and have funky dragon magics. And that doesn't seem to be the case. We should probably make sure just to be safe though.
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No. 203672 ID: 1e9d01

>>203666
SILENCE, Satan! Gnoll was quite clear he wasn't going to drop the incest bomb on us.
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No. 203681 ID: e3f578

>>203673
I wish we had something like alchemetor and the totem lathe so we could combine a ton of shit and actually do that.
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No. 203703 ID: 8c0848
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203703

I can't keep wondering if he's really who he says he is. I just come out and ask him if he is who he says he is.

"Now, now... I'm hurt. After all, is this the face of a liar?"
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No. 203704 ID: 1177ca

>>203703
"...Yes."
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No. 203705 ID: 8ce2bf

>>203703
Looks legit. Tell him you'll wait for him to write the letter.
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No. 203707 ID: 620bfb

>>203703
...don't answer that.
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No. 203708 ID: 701a19

>>203703
Either ask him to provide some evidence of his identity (which you wouldn't be able to verify anyway) or realize it's not your concern and leave.
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No. 203709 ID: 0b2a05

"No, I suppose not."

Alright, get the response.
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No. 203710 ID: 1e9d01

>>203703
Okay, that is obviously the face of a dragon. Please stop doubting him.
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No. 203713 ID: e973f4

>>203703
Quietly and awkwardly apologize, and then, sure, why not, wait for him to write up the reply. Since you'll get paid for delivering it and all. :V
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No. 203718 ID: d45a56

>>203703
"Looking into your eyes, Its clear I my worries can't 'drag on'."
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No. 203720 ID: 8bdb6a

Stop provoking the polymorphed dragon.

Ask if there's anything else you can do for him.
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No. 203722 ID: e3f578

OH he's a fun one, I can sense it. Hey wasn't Gin a good guy in the end of it all or something? I heard it somewhere.
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No. 203725 ID: f9f4d9

'while it seems you don't get much mail from your mother, have you gotten any from your sister?' and if you are at an angle the other guy can't see then end it with a wink.
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No. 203727 ID: e2d0a6

>>203703
"I was kidding. Can't a brother take a joke?"
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No. 203728 ID: c4c313

Okay, you guys suck at subterfuge, but Rynh sucks more. So let's just get this over with. Apologize, say you're new at this, and wait patiently.
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No. 203732 ID: 40cb26

>>203703
"It's the face of someone without a need to. No really you seem like a honest guy. Reminds me of my own mother."
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No. 203737 ID: d9f9ef
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203737

>>203722
He's not gin...that's Hazama. You can tell by how open and trust worthy he is. Keep an eye out for snakes.
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No. 203740 ID: 6a5a08

"I suppose not, and you do have the family resemblance. Would you mind if I perused the wares while you write your letter?"
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No. 203746 ID: c2c011

>>203703
Oh he really seems like a fun one. Give him a sisterly kiss on the cheek and tell him that you will wait for the letter to mom.
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No. 203770 ID: a41aaf

Sneeze a small amount of flame, apologise with a nonchalant 'excuse me'.
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No. 203828 ID: f58d30

>>203770
Huh, I don't think that's a good idea. Remember we're trying to keep a low profile here.
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No. 203849 ID: e2d0a6

>>203828
He's a dragon. He probably can feel the dragon blood in you. Doesn't know your his sister, but it don't really matter. He's your half brother. Remember your mom gets around after a few centuries.
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No. 203937 ID: 45be60

Well okay, so you're her son, but WHICH son?
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No. 203941 ID: 476456

"oh sorry, can never be too careful you know."
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No. 203942 ID: 476456

also: we came to deliver a letter not ask his life story jeeze.
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No. 203967 ID: ed3816

>>203942
This.

I love you, Hope.
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No. 204038 ID: 67c611

"Ah, good to know."
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No. 204096 ID: 8c0848
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204096

I apologize for doubting him and he sits to write his letter. It's too dark to really sneak a look.
"It's fine, it's fine. I'd wager she never even told you any details before shoving you out the door, so to speak. I think she forgets that not everyone is as knowledgeable as herself." He chuckles and pauses from his writing for a moment. "You know, you kind of remind me of her."
"That would make sense, I guess..."
He calmly returns to his writing and grins, "Tsk, tsk, mother. Always keeping secrets. Anyway, I'll be done soon. Is there anything else I can do for you?"
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No. 204097 ID: 701a19

>>204096
"Can you think of anything else I should know that she would neglect to tell me?"
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No. 204099 ID: c2c011

>>204096
Ask him if he has anything useful to someone that's working for your mother. Things that let you sneak better or makes your magics work better.
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No. 204110 ID: 8b6eae

>>204097
This would be a wise choice.
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No. 204140 ID: 40cb26

>>204096
"I'll probably be working with her a while, anything to help would that would be appreciated."

As worded this could be as little as generic advice, or some useful trinket but without directly asking for anything material from him. Seems like the safest way to ask for anything.
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No. 204181 ID: 40cb26

>>204140
Oh and an added idea, if you want to ask:
"Could you tell me more about the family?"
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No. 204407 ID: f9649b

>>204181
I like all of these suggestions, but I'd also like to add,
"Is there anything I can do for you?"
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No. 204408 ID: a513df

>>204096

"I would like to know if you have anything else I might need to know about her. Some toe not to step on or such."

"Also, if she is your mother, you might want to know that we are actually half siblings then."
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No. 204409 ID: 08aa7e

>>204408
DO NOT outright say it. he knows, the 'always keeping secrets' was referencing that he figured it out.

but the first half is good.
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No. 204516 ID: a41aaf

Ask why the crest is obscured.
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No. 204888 ID: f80af7

He's probably a shapeshifter like you, and the humble merchant thing is a cover. It is logically in the best interest of both of you to not mention it, in case the other's a spy.
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No. 204946 ID: 45be60

>>204888
He doesn't *have* to be a shapeshifter, though it would seem easy enough. He could just be half dragon and half elf.

>>204516
This is a good question.
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No. 205062 ID: 63ab82

Hug him as thanks. Then turn to our husband to let him know he is still the first in our heart.
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No. 205075 ID: 8c0848
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205075

It's not a crest, it's a huge fang or horn or something mounted on a plaque. Whatever it came from was enormous.

I ask him about mother and whether there's anything about her I should know that will help me deal with her better.
He lean on the counter, grinning that creepy grin, "I suppose the best way to deal with her is to simply avoid whatever makes her angry. Now, figuring out what actually makes her angry is up to you..."he smirks, resting his chin on his hand. "Now, if that's everything, my little, little sister, I'm all done with my letter for our poor, reclusive mother."

"Alright, thanks."
He hands me the paper and nods, "and if she seems a bit vague at times, it's likely that she just forgets that others aren't as all-knowing and all-powerful as she is... or thinks she is." he grins even wider. "Don't tell her I said that, I like my city in one piece.
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No. 205078 ID: 35c8d5

thank him for his time and let's get going. once we are outside of the city you can tell jehral that it turns out he is your brother.
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No. 205079 ID: e3f578

>>205075
I thinks that means you likely won't get smooshed if you ask for directions and some details. That she understands that your just some little spec on the earth that can hardly do shit in her eyes.
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No. 205080 ID: 8bdb6a

Super. Politely take your leave.

I wonder if he meant 'my city' as in the place where he lives, or as in the place he considers his possession.

Let's snoop around the city for a day or two before heading back. I bet we can find out some cool shit. Legends about artifacts, gatherings of mercenaries, distressing local news, plot hooks, that sort of thing.
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No. 205082 ID: c2c011

>>205075
Probably one of his baby teeth or something. Or maybe a trophy from a fight with another dragon.

Anyway, thank him, give him a sisterly kiss on the cheek then go grab Jehral and get out of the city and back to mom. Just head directly back to her.

Oh, and prepare for the fact that she is likely going to be a condescending bitch when you get back. You know complain about how slow you were and how much faster one of her other kids would have been. Then after that once she has read the letter she is probably going to be a bitch about how your brother doesn't properly respect her or something. If she does any of that then don't flip out and shit, just stay cool and aloof.

Oh, and you should try turning into a dragon when you get back to her as well. You're gonna have to figure out if it's possible sooner or later after all.
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No. 205085 ID: 620bfb

You hear that, 'his city'?
Dragons are destined to greatness. Given time you will come into your own. You must gain more power.
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No. 205088 ID: bc1727

I might be jumping the trust gun here a bit, but it might be a good idea to develop a relationship with your brother.

You need all the allies you can get, and family should be an easy in. Personally, I'd be shocked if I suddenly discovered I had a brother I never knew about. I'd want to hang out or whatever.

If that doesn't strike you as a good idea you should at least tell him that if he ever needs help he can call upon your assistance. Just don't walk out as if this were just business even though it started out that way.

No, that doesn't mean hug him but...go ahead and hug him too! Why not?
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No. 205093 ID: 701a19

>>205075
"I'll at least keep the last bit to myself.
Farewell, big brother."
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No. 205098 ID: b94e61

Let him know it's good to have finally met him. Express interest in finding out more about the family. Give at least a hearty handshake and a smile, but if ya think you can get away with it, don't fear the hugs. I'd recommend handshake for now, though.
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No. 205124 ID: 40cb26

>>205075
"Right... I'll be very sure to remind her of my own limitations, not hers." And tell him you're glad to have met him, I mean he's so far the nicest member of your family.

And then give him a hug. You hugged mom as a giant dragon, I'm sure you're up to this.
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No. 205446 ID: a594b9

Didn't he say he'd pay for the return trip?
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No. 205862 ID: 8c0848
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205862

I finish talking to Vadran and say my goodbyes. Before I leave, he gives me a small purse. "Enough for your trouble, I should think." he says.
I thank him and consider hugging, but it feels a bit too awkward, so I decide against it.
I go find Jehral hiding outside and check in the purse. It's full of gemstones... Enough to make this last two months worth it.

Now we just have to return the letter to mommy dearest. We can get ready to leave immediately or rest a bit or whatever.
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No. 205864 ID: d3dfb8

lets gtfo.
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No. 205865 ID: 407b5b

Should probably get headed back.
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No. 205866 ID: 8bdb6a

Check into a highly reputable hotel where you won't have to worry (as much) about your shit getting stolen. Then spend a day cruising bars and taverns for cool plot relevant info.

Even if you fail, you will succeed in getting drunk. (Which is why it's important to find a safe place to stow your riches beforehand)
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No. 205867 ID: a594b9

>>205862
Don't take long; your mom would probably be irritated if you spent longer getting this done than she expected. Maybe wander around a little and check out the sights.

On the other hand, you may have been seen going into Vadran's office, and an influential man such as him may have enemies here. They may try to intercept his return message. Remain wary.
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No. 205869 ID: 0b2a05

Go at once. Once you're out of the city, do not change form yet.
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No. 205874 ID: 969e74

>>205869
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No. 205882 ID: c00244

>>205862
As long as you're in a city, you might be able to buy some new equipment, magical texts, and what have you. Or you could just leave, content with the knowledge that you're already a badass.
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No. 205898 ID: 8c0848
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205898

We resupply our food and water and set out back across the desert, keeping our assumed forms for now. I still miss my tail...
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No. 205899 ID: d3dfb8

wait until it grows dark to set up camp then change back to normal form
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No. 205903 ID: 701a19

>>205899
Normal? No. Change into a large desert lizard suitable for riding. Then you can make better time with less energy.
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No. 205923 ID: 63ab82

Change into a camel. Watch out for used camel salesman though. Our husband has to be a camel too. He does get to ride us. We get to ride him if need be.
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No. 205924 ID: e31d52

>>205903
>>205923
She can only turn into humanoids.

Beasts of burden =/= humanoids.
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No. 205925 ID: a594b9

>>205903
We can do that tomorrow morning... if it's even possible. Not sure if Rynh would want to do it anyway.

Once you're out of sight of the city, it should be safe to switch back to normal. Granted, you should check to be sure nobody's following you, first.
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No. 205926 ID: 6ef727

Better yet, morph into a sand worm and burrow-burrow-burrow.

Actually the Lizard isn't such a bad idea, but turn Jeral into it and ride him instead.
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No. 205928 ID: 6ef727

>>205924
Oh, ah, humanoids

In that case, just something better suited to crossing the desert. Badass lizardmanwoman and run on all fours?
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No. 205930 ID: e973f4

Idea: Turn Jerhal back, leave yourself as is. This makes him small enough to carry if need be, I believe. Maybe. :V
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No. 205943 ID: bc1727

I think you should stay humans for now. Try letting the spell run out on it's own so that you have a good idea of how long it lasts.

Also we don't even know if it'll persist through a sleep cycle yet either right? Stay human for now.

And head on back to momma before something bad happens. Something bad ALWAYS happens in the sand dunes.
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No. 205949 ID: 8c0848

>>205924
There is no limitation on humanoid shapes. Only size and familiarity limit when she can do. Also, no incorporeal.

She's out of juice for that spell for the day anyway.
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No. 205955 ID: 40cb26

>>205898
You two should turn back after you leave the sands and reach the mountains. That'll prevent a rather strange set of tracks being left behind.
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No. 205960 ID: 41fbc0

>>205898
Consider setting up a personal bolt-hole between there and the Dragon Den. Mother may decide that your payment is hers, since she's being so gracious letting you work for her and not die.. Besides, she clearly prefers keeping her family at arm's length.

You should make your own dragon's lair, Rynh.
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No. 206005 ID: c2c011

>>205898
Get going back to mommy. And remember to try out dragonform when you're there. If things go wrong she should be able to help you a bit. And if things go right she should be able to help you figure out how to fly properly.
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No. 206006 ID: 969e74

Dump contents of pouch on cavern floor.
SIT UPON YOUR HOARD!
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No. 206024 ID: 63ab82

>>206006

Why not? Do it away from mommie though. Also, put our husband in that pile. He is our spoil after all.
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No. 206033 ID: 8bdb6a

walk until you get your juice back, then turn into a sweet riding lizard.
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No. 206107 ID: 8c0848
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206107

We make decent time, I think. It's hard to tell when it's nothing but sand, but the mountains are in sight and we should make it back tomorrow. I change back as soon as we stop for the night. I missed you, tail!
Jehral is keeping his distance and seems distracted by something.
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No. 206108 ID: a594b9

>>206107
Find out what it is.
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No. 206112 ID: 8bdb6a

Ask if he's sad that he's going to be small again.
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No. 206114 ID: 67c611

Turn him into >>/questarch/188910 . You know you want to.
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No. 206115 ID: 1f380b

I bet he's thinking of what you two... did while human.

Tactfully bring it up to check.
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No. 206117 ID: d3dfb8

>>206107
DO EET FAGGOT.

Also >>206108
This.
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No. 206118 ID: d3dfb8

>>206115
... tact?
This is a Gnoll quest. There is no such thing as tact.
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No. 206137 ID: 41fbc0

>>206107
Its more than likely feeling strange about shape changing. He might not be so eager to turn back.

Also, did you give him his cut of the gems? Sure he was outside when it was discussed, but he might have overheard.
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No. 206139 ID: c4c313

>>206107

I hope you changed to the dress that has the tail hole before you did that, Rynh.
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No. 206161 ID: a6e87d

>>206137
yeah. Gems cut.
also, you and Jehral may wanna discuss the entire... scene back in that room...

He isn't as big now, and probably feels maladjusted
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No. 206164 ID: f21281

>>206107
"Jehral, what do your Elf-Eyes see?"
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No. 206177 ID: f9649b

>>206108
"Are you all right, Jehral?"
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No. 206190 ID: 40cb26

>>206107
Ask him if he's also happy your tail is back, swinging your rump suggestively.
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No. 206206 ID: a52e5f

I for one am willing to bet that he's staring at the result of a tail suddenly growing and tearing out the back of one's tunic.
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No. 206213 ID: c2c011

>>206107
He is probably just a bit sad at being so tiny again. You should help his heigh related confidence by putting your hand on the top of his head and tell him that now he's the perfect height for something.
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No. 206221 ID: 71f6ed

If you're ever just shapechanging for fun then you could consider keeping the tail since you miss it so much.
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No. 206241 ID: 701a19

>>206107
You're probably being followed.

Oh, and you guys see that muzzle-free face? She hasn't turned him back yet.
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No. 206305 ID: f58d30

>>206108
This
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No. 206311 ID: 8c0848
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206311

I split up the gems and give Jehral his share.
"It's full of gems, they must be worth a couple months of good wages, at least. Cheer up."
"Awesome." he nods. "I'm just kind of thinking... about being changed back."
"So do you want to or not?"
"I dunno. I can't decide. It's just really..."
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No. 206312 ID: 0b2a05

Quick, change him back!

"You're cuter this way. Besides, you'll have to stick around so I can change you again later."
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No. 206315 ID: c2c011

>>206311
Tell him that you can turn him into whatever he feels like being. If he wanna be a human for a bit longer then that's fine, you can change him back later if he wants.
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No. 206317 ID: 51c610

>>206312
she can't, she just changed, she needs to recharge her change power.

"have too many good memories with this huh? well i may just happen to do that again, later, of course you owe me one first." and then laugh when he get's all flustered.
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No. 206318 ID: 40cb26

>>206311
If he just wants to be human for a while, that's probably ok. But... if he is feeling insecure about his own natural form, that isn't good at all. You don't want him being dependent on being taller, stronger and bigger dicked, just enjoying it when he is.

My advice? Turn him back to normal and jump his bones. You two will have plenty of time for kinky transformation fetishes later, right now he needs to know that isn't the point.
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No. 206320 ID: 40cb26

>>206317
Changing back doesn't have any limitations, you're just ending the effect not creating a new one.
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No. 206324 ID: a594b9

>>206311
"It's going to wear off eventually, and I'm not sure it would be wise for me to change you all the time. Plus it's... not who you are."

>>206312
What? I doubt Rynh thinks he's cuter. I mean, she said it was weird.
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No. 206326 ID: f58d30

>>206311
Let him keep his human height... but change him into a kobold.
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No. 206337 ID: a6e87d

>>206311
you can just tell him you'd love him either way...
or that you wouldn't mind either way...

Or you can point that it was the kobold jehral you fell for.
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No. 206347 ID: f9649b

>>206311
"If it has to do with what happened at the inn... That could've happened in any form. Besides, you'd probably have to practice a -lot- if you wanted to get used to fighting in that form. There's a huge difference in weight and muscle distribution, not to mention type of aesthetic appeal!"
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No. 206378 ID: 4531bc

Turn him into a GIANT KOBOLD.
>>
No. 206382 ID: 63ab82

>>206318

I will have to agree with this.
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No. 206386 ID: 701a19

>>206311
Turn him into a DRAGONBOLD.
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No. 206405 ID: 8c0848
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206405

"Jehral, you can't stay like this forever. It's not who you are."
"I know..."
"I don't like you any more for being a human. It doesn't even matter what race you are, because I... I..."
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No. 206406 ID: 8ce2bf

>>206405
"Love your dick."
>>
No. 206407 ID: 1177ca

>>206405
"...really wouldn't mind to go out with you."
>>
No. 206408 ID: c2c011

>>206405
"Trust you."

But seriously if he wants to stay human for a while longer then let him do so. Or turn him into a full elf so he can explore that side of his heritage.
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No. 206410 ID: f21281

>>206405
"I say HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY, HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY...I say HEY! WHAT'S GOIN' ON?!"
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No. 206413 ID: f9649b

>>206405
What LawyerDog said, or:
"...like you for your personality. While I'm still not sure about, er... anything serious, I could definitely enjoy you in any form you chose. And damn, you're cute in elf-bold form."
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No. 206414 ID: 8c0848
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206414

"Will always be able to beat the crap out of you regardless!"
He squirms and writhes, flailing his little arms "The old Rynh is back I see! You're such a bitch sometimes!"
"Hell yes! I'm the best at cheering people up. If you're pissed off, you can't be sad."
"You suck!
"If you're going to be talking to me like that I don't~"

He'll get over it. He'll probably feel the same relief I do to be ourselves again... after he calms down.
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No. 206415 ID: f9649b

>>206414
Well done, Rynh. Give him a condescending pat on the head while you're at it! Maybe lay down some ground rules for future transformations, too.
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No. 206417 ID: 40cb26

>>206414
THOSE CHEEKS! PINCH THOSE CHEEKS!
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No. 206421 ID: c2c011

>>206414
And now he's the perfect size for doing some standing oral sex on you. Just have to get a wide enough skirt to conceal it. But that's for later.

Get on with it and get back to your mother.
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No. 206423 ID: 51c610

give him noogies!
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No. 206439 ID: 8c0848
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206439

>PINCH THOSE CHEEKS!
"Anyway, I should be mad at you for taking advantage of a naive child like myself."
"You're the one that did it."
"I was coerced..."
Sure you were. Can we get some sleep now or are you going to tear my face off?"
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No. 206441 ID: 438645

Anyway try to find a good spot for laying down your bedroll. Maybe that wuss will finally try something tonight (but it's unlikely).
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No. 206442 ID: e973f4

>>206439
>"or are you going to going to tear my face off?"
Aww.

Anyway, clearly the most prudent thing to do when sleeping in the desert is to sleep in close quarters. :V
>>
No. 206443 ID: 51c610

sure, lay that bedroll down and do some extreme cuddling.
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No. 206444 ID: f9649b

>>206414
Oh, while you're on the topic of (not) sucking, if you ever do get the urge, I'd suggest asking him to eat fruit, candy, or anything sugary several hours beforehand. Apparently that can make the end result taste significantly better.

On a similar note, have him avoid fatty meats, garlic, and onions. Apparently those make it taste worse.

Sorry I don't have any actual evidence of this, just word of mouth! But if it improves your first impression of the act, I'll consider my work done.

>>206439
Yeah, Jehral does have a point. Find a good (hopefully safe) place to rest.
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No. 206446 ID: a594b9

>>206439
He's right yanno. You can't blame him for what happened. He didn't ask for anything.

You don't regret it, do you? I know I wouldn't.
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No. 206447 ID: 701a19

Share your bedroll with him.
Don't give him a choice.
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No. 206453 ID: d3dfb8

>>206447
'accidentally' light his bed roll on fire with magics.
Later if he has been bad we can then refuse to let him sleep in our bedroll and he will be cold all night!
win-win!
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No. 206463 ID: f9649b

>>206453
Whoa there. There's a difference between playful teasing and mean-spiritedness! I'd say you're crossing the line.
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No. 206466 ID: 40cb26

>>206439
"Neither"
And then pinch his other cheeks.
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No. 206539 ID: 8c0848
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206539

There's no shelter out here. It's a blasted hellscape of *ppppbbbth* sand everywhere you look.
We should be able to make it back tomorrow.
I wonder if mother will have more shitty tasks for us or if we're going to be cut loose.
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No. 206541 ID: c4c313

>>206539

Cut loose? Are you kidding? This is just the first century!
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No. 206542 ID: f9649b

>>206539
Ah well. Sleep well and sweet dreams, anyway!
>>
No. 206543 ID: 8bdb6a

Make a note to bring a tent next time.

In fact, maybe you can stop somewhere and buy one on the way back to the cave.

Turn into something tomorrow to speed things up.
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No. 206544 ID: 93151f

this one was a test. but if you make anywhere near as much money each mission then it wont be so bad.
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No. 206550 ID: a594b9

Hey, maybe you can magic a glass dome out of the sand, so you don't get buried. Be sure to leave an opening somewhere for air.
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No. 206551 ID: f58d30

>>206539
New quest: You met your mother. Go find your father now.
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No. 206553 ID: 40cb26

>>206539
Cut loose? Well you still have magic training, you'll probably get some lessons with tasks to use them on. Like maybe being taught how to turn creatures into stone, then being asked to collect her pieces for a giant chess set out of various races.
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No. 206556 ID: c2c011

>>206539
Better for you if she has more tasks. Gives you valuble experiance and connections. And train more magic when you get there damn it. Try to transform into a dragon. You should be able to do it.
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No. 206560 ID: 40cb26

>>206556
There's no way she can turn into a dragon shape with her current clothes on. So she'll have to strip naked first. I'm very ok with this.
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No. 206576 ID: 8c0848
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206576

Huh wha- I'm awake, I'm awake...

>>206550
Dome? How do I even do that? Besides, I won't get that great feeling of gritty sand all over.

>>206551
I wasn't even interested in finding my mother in the first place. It just happened that she was the local dragon, which kind of makes sense, actually.
>>206556
>>206560
Dragonshape? I'd be tiny for a dragon. I don't see the point in doing that at the moment, unless I could fly or something while doing it, but then I'd have to carry Jehral and I'd probably crash... I don't know. It seems risky and I'm tired, it would save time though.

Oh right.
"Wake up before you smother. Our dune is blowing away."
"Mmmrrghph..."
He's not suffocated or anything. We're off to a good start.
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No. 206579 ID: f9649b

>>206576
I can't really suggest anything besides a sandbath or something. Continue as per your journeying schedule!
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No. 206580 ID: a6e87d

>>206576
Holy crap young lady,
You're going dragon form
And Jehral will mount you with the equipment
And you shall fly to victory
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No. 206583 ID: 93151f

remember to smile and nod to any of her complaints.
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No. 206585 ID: 8ce2bf

>>206576
Pick him up with your mouth by the scruff of his neck.
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No. 206586 ID: 40cb26

>>206576
I'd say it's worth trying. Not too many rideable forms work well in the desert and mountains, at least that are any good for speed. Try to fly and see how walking around with Jehral on your back is. If it doesn't work out, just turn back.

I guess the only reason not to is being a dragon could draw suspicion to anyone spying or following you... but anyone paying attention would've been noticed you shapechanged already, and anyone bothering in the first place would know too much anyways.
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No. 206589 ID: a594b9

>>206576
Let's just walk. Shapeshifting for travel seems risky and possibly a waste of resources.
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No. 206598 ID: 7e2f1b

Is that breasts I see?
Quit wasting your polying on your daydreams.
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No. 206605 ID: c4c313

>>206576

You "magic" a glass dome by melting sand into a dome shape. It's not worth it and a stupid idea, but just so you know. If you cool off the "glass" fast enough it'll even be transparent!

Walking is fine. Even if you did figure how to turn into something Jehral could ride, you'd never get him to stop teasing you about it. ...might be a good thing to experiment with when you're bored though.
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No. 206616 ID: 8c0848
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206616

>Turn into a DRAGON
I immediately feel more awkward than I have ever felt in my entire. It feels strange to move my wings... Holy shit, I have wings.
Alright, breathe. I'm a large, winged, fire-breathing lizard thing. So, all that's really changed is the wings and the walking on four legs.
Jehral shambles over, scratching sand out of his hair.
"Do I want to know why you're a dragon?
"Hey, you're awake. What's for breakfast?"
"Dried meat and water. Unless you can find something else out here. Now about the dragon thing..."
"Oh. It's faster. I'll fly us back."
"Oh. Okay. Good.

He's taking this far too well. I think he's still half-asleep.
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No. 206617 ID: f9649b

>>206616
Get some practice with your wings and new quadruped status!
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No. 206618 ID: e973f4

>>206616
Oh god you are the most adorable dragon.

(Although I bet Jehraldragon would give you some competition... but still be smaller than you. :B)
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No. 206619 ID: f21281

>>206616
Now turn Jehral into a dragon.
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No. 206620 ID: 22f0f6

>>206616
Practice flying a bit before you try carrying him. Then practice carrying him a bit before you start flying over harder surfaces. Sand is a bit more forgiving than rock.
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No. 206621 ID: 93151f

yeah he has sleepy eyes, take a practice flight without weight.
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No. 206622 ID: 506441

>>206616
awww how Cute! you look just like your mom!
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No. 206623 ID: a594b9

>>206616
DO NOT FLIRT WITH JEHRAL IN THIS FORM.

Get some food, discover how awkward it is to try to eat/drink, and try to flap your wings experimentally to see how well you can fly.
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No. 206626 ID: c4c313

Well shit, where'd your clothes uh... go...
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No. 206628 ID: 476456

Nuzzle and/or taste him
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No. 206629 ID: 330d16

First things first, spread your wings and them soak up some of that lovely desert heat, then give them a few practice flaps and firebreath near Jehral to wake him up.
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No. 206638 ID: 8bdb6a

Jesus Christ where did your clothes go.

Fly Jehral home. Try not to crash due to how you didn't get any bigger in this form.

Don't take shit from anything!
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No. 206650 ID: 8c0848
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206650

>Practice flight
OH GODS MY FACE! Argh! Sand everywhere! SHIT!

>where'd your clothes go
They don't fit this form, so they kind of go away until I change back, I hope. It's one of those magic things that just happen.

Pfffft! It's in my nose.
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No. 206656 ID: 8bdb6a

Try again, without the oops.

Don't tell me you can't. You're a magical shapeshifting dragon.
>>
No. 206657 ID: 93151f

breathe in your mouth and out your nose. it's why you practice. you never did this before so it is hard. a few more times and you should be cruising in no time.
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No. 206659 ID: a594b9

>>206650
Dang. I guess you could try climbing a dune and launching yourself off it.

...hmm, try using magic to levitate you a little; like a flight assist sort of thing. Dragons can't fly naturally yanno.
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No. 206667 ID: f9649b

>>206650
Keep at it, though to be honest, you'll probably have to wait a couple days longer before you really get the hang of it. Maybe practice as you walk until you get to less familiar terrain.
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No. 206674 ID: a7a85a

If the day is full of flight fail, I recommend trying again with water under you instead of sand.
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No. 206677 ID: 625eeb

Let's see... flying...

First, you need a bit of speed to start with. Practice walking in this form first, then running. When you're confident with your running, then you can try fly. If you can manage it, maybe run up the more gently inclined side of a dune and jump off over the other side. Tuck your legs up as soon as you're up.

Once you're in the air, you'll need to flap your wings to gain height, but since it's daytime the desert should be warming up and creating some thermals, so you won't need to do it for long. Warm air will help you rise.

Flap your wings in slightly circular movements, up and forward, down and back. You should be creating lift on both the upbeat and the downbeat, so don't just try to push air down beneath you; the aim is to get air moving over your wings once they're spread as wide as possible. Once you're up, you'll mostly just glide.

Taking off and landing will be most difficult. For now, when you land, just try sort of angle down skid yourself to a halt over the sand. Your scales should protect you from any damage from that. Later on, you'll be trying to sort of swoop down, angle up at the last second and "parachute" the last bit to the ground by flapping your wings.

Did you give yourself fins on the tail? You might find them helpful.
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No. 206759 ID: ba6c1a

Have we checked the contents of the letter from Rynh's brother, by the way? I could see it getting her killed when she drops it off if her mother doesn't like the contents.
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No. 206762 ID: a41aaf

>>206650
>Pfffft! It's in my nose.
Fire-sneeze to shoot globs of molten glass.
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No. 206774 ID: c2c011

>>206677
Sounds like good advice. There is probably some magic included as well, otherwise you couldn't get a multiton armored reptile airborne.
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No. 206776 ID: 45be60

>>206762
is that.. better? really?
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No. 206780 ID: 40cb26

>>206774
Yes! Rynh, you need to put the wind under your wings magically. If you can also push yourself away from the ground with magic that would be even better. It won't be as easy as for a natural full blooded dragon, but you should be able to pull it off.

But learn how to walk and run and flap your wings about before any of that. Need coordination first and foremost.
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No. 206802 ID: 2f1dab

>>206762
This, definitely.
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No. 206892 ID: 716eb0

>>206780
Yeah, everything I remember about dragons and aerodynamics would seem to indicate that they cannot fly based on biological strength alone. Its a matter of thrust to weight ratios and all that. Being smaller, it would be easier for you than your mother, but still, try boosing your flight with magic and using wings to steer.
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No. 206928 ID: 625eeb

>>206892

It should be possible for a dragon to fly, they just need the hollow bones, a nice long, aerodynamic body with fins along the tail, a long enough wingspan. Good flight muscles. Probably quite a different shape from what Rynh's currently wearing.

>>206780

"Put the wind under your wings" is a misleading phrase; the air going over the wings is just as important. Flight isn't about pushing down, it's about lifting up.

/hugenerdbluhbluh
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No. 206936 ID: e31d52

>>206928
Also flammable gases in the belly that are actually lighter than air blah blah blah I'm sure we've all seen the documentary.
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No. 206953 ID: 8c0848
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206953

>Jump off a dune, use magic to lift you
I'm doing it! I'm flying! Wooo!
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No. 206955 ID: 8c0848
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206955

OH SHIT!

*PAF*

OW! FUCK! Pbbbffftthh~ Fucking sand...
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No. 206956 ID: d78b61

be glad you are trying this now instead of on a mountain. sand hurts less then rock.
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No. 206959 ID: a594b9

>>206955
Don't give up yet. You'll get better with practice.
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No. 206961 ID: f9649b

>>206959
Agreed. Keep working your way toward your destination while you practice, though - Might as well not lose time while trying to gain time!

It's going to take a lot of trial and error, I'm sure. And a lot of muscle memory. Just keep it up.
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No. 206963 ID: c2c011

>>206955
Well that's an improvement. You can do takeoffs, now you just have to work on staying airborne and work a bit on your landings.
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No. 206965 ID: 5f0943

>>206955
Just give it up for the moment, at this rate it won't do you any good for traveling any time soon anyways.
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No. 206967 ID: 8bdb6a

If you can't figure out how to fly, those wings are no good to you. Just turn back, then.
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No. 206969 ID: 969e74

Practice on the way, keep heading back.
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No. 206982 ID: 67c611

You actually tried the jump off a high place gambit? Walk, run, run flapping wings, run flapping wings and producing lift via magic. One step at a time.
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No. 206997 ID: 22f0f6

>>206955
Might be better off asking Mommy for flying lessons. If she doesn't get furious at your attempt to mimic a pure dragon, that is..
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No. 207020 ID: 40cb26

>>206955
Yeah flying is gonna take some work. How does walking around like that work for you? If you can't take Jehral flying maybe just some running around with maybe small magic assisted flying hops is a good idea. Still faster then going as biped.

Just let Jehral mount you and see how that feels.

...

I make no apologies for that one.
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No. 207052 ID: a6e87d

Don't forget to have jehral carry the equipment as you do so
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No. 207215 ID: 543f55

>>206955

See, this is why you need the tail-fins! They give you stability. If you just have wings and nothing else, you're gonna crash into everything.

Jehral is probably getting impatient. Perhaps you should change to some quadrupedal long-running thing with good endurance, and head back that way. That'd be pretty quick, too.
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No. 207221 ID: f95872

>>207215
No, tail fins are for steering. And she wasn't even trying to steer, so that's not the problem.
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No. 207222 ID: f21281
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207222

Flap your wings kinda like how this diagram shows. Yes they go up and down, but they have a sort of circular motion.

Basically your wings "push" the air down and back to give you lift and thrust.
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No. 207226 ID: de71bf

>>207222
>implying bird flight is similar to reptilian flight

Use your inner dragon magic to heave your disproportionate bacon-induced hips in the air.
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No. 207364 ID: a41aaf

Uh, guys? Remember the 'once per day' transformation limit? Rynh's stuck as a dragon for at least that long.
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No. 207366 ID: 8395b8

>>207364
she can change back to normal at any time.
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No. 208013 ID: 8c0848
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208013

How well I do each time seems to vary. Sometimes I glide for a while, sometimes I nosedive. There's so many reflexive things I have to do not to spiral into the sand, it's a big pain in the ass.

At least the heat doesn't bother me in my natural form or this one, so I can dick around without dying from exposure.
I'm sure Jehral is fine too.
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No. 208015 ID: 4531bc

NOM~
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No. 208016 ID: c2c011

>>208013
He looks perfectly fine and happy. But keep working on your flight while going to your mother. Might impress her a bit if you got it down when you get there. She is probably not going to show it, but maybe deep down inside she will feel a small flicker of pride at your hard work.
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No. 208017 ID: a594b9

>>208013
Why are you eating his face?
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No. 208020 ID: f9649b

>>208013
You might want to ask him how he's feeling, just to make sure. Though I'm sure that cute mouth-grasp on his face is melting his ice-cold little heart~

And yeah, keep on heading over to your mom's place!
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No. 208021 ID: 16f4a6

>>208013
Silly Rynh. Jeral isn't emergency rations.
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No. 208024 ID: c2c011

>>208021
He's not? Then why have we dragged him along all this time?
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No. 208026 ID: 701a19

>>208013
Well, if you can't fly then let Jehral use your wing to protect him from the sun. You've claimed him as your mate, so you should keep him in good shape~
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No. 208049 ID: 40cb26

>>208013
Well you can't keep playing around forever, time to get a move on. Either Jehral can ride you like that, you both can walk together as is, or you can turn back and continue as you were.

Or are you both already gettnig some distance while you bounce between wingfuls of air and mouthfuls of sand?
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No. 208075 ID: 298d97

:<
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No. 208098 ID: 620610

>>208013
JEHRAL WASN'T EVEN SAYING ANY WORDS!
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No. 208273 ID: 620bfb

>>208098
Maybe he was about to voice his opinion on her failure as a dragon. We can't have that, can we?
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No. 208278 ID: e973f4

>>208013
Are you just doing that because you can?
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No. 208283 ID: c4c313

Make sure Jehral experiences your tongue.
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No. 208369 ID: c5933f

>>208013
Vore Jehral.
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No. 208598 ID: 37dccf

Then gently lick him on the nose, then throw him onto your back and carry him around. We need display our princess... ehm... spoil some how.
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No. 208731 ID: 8c0848
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208731

My tongue was kind of on his face. I guess that counts as licking. I kind of bounce/glide/fall across the desert with him on my back and we make it back to the mountains in a reasonably short time. Now I wonder why he's still riding while I do all the work... This doesn't seem fair at all.
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No. 208732 ID: 984a05

get on this ledge and dump him off ands change back.
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No. 208734 ID: e973f4

>>208731
Well, you could always turn him into a dragon and leave yourself normal...
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No. 208738 ID: c4c313

>>208731

You're doing all the work because it's faster and there's less time spent crossing the burning desert. If it's not faster, and you're climbing up oh, say, mountains, and you've got some time to spare, then yeah, why are you carrying him? I think... is he... asleep?
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No. 208739 ID: 701a19

>>208731
Because you're immune to heatstroke, have far more efficient musculature, and are far faster.
Carrying him got you here much faster and in far better shape, and next time you can make him be the dragon.
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No. 208740 ID: 22f0f6

>>208731
Jehral's expression leads me to believe he's enjoying straddling you while you glide and bounce and undulate between his thighs. Or perhaps is merely relieved that the ride's nearly over.

While we're implying one-eyed monsters, is that an eye on the nearby cliff face? (right of Rynh, level with the top of Jehral's head.)
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No. 208741 ID: b8883a

>>208731
Say you're tired and need to sit for a bit. Use him as a cushion.

...and don't change back while doing so.
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No. 208749 ID: 4531bc
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208749

>>208731
Accompaniment.
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No. 208752 ID: 40cb26

>>208731
Oh he just likes mounting you. Let him know next time maybe you can mount him. With you still as a dragon.
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No. 208753 ID: 0b2a05

Turn him into a horse. Ride his ass.
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No. 208900 ID: a41aaf

>>208753
>Turn him into an ass. Ride his horse.
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No. 208901 ID: d6cb21

Lets cut out the innuindo out for now guys, and get back to the task at hand. We will have plenty of time for teasing after we report our success~
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No. 208903 ID: c4c313

>>208749

ಠ_ಠ
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No. 208907 ID: c2c011

>>208731
That's really not fair at all. He has quite a bit to pay you back. He had better have a dextrous tongue.
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No. 208923 ID: f95872

>>208749
what the fuck
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No. 208937 ID: 8c3fcd

>>208749
LOL.
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No. 208946 ID: d3dfb8

>>208749
I shat myself laughing.
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No. 208947 ID: 476456

>>208749

.......
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No. 208981 ID: 716eb0

>>208923
What, don't you like Pete's Dragon?
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No. 208990 ID: 8c0848
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208990

>Say you're tired and need to sit for a bit. Use him as a cushion. Don't change back.
He's kind of small to get comfortable on, but I guess I'll have to make do.

>Ride his ass, mount him, etc.
Maybe sometime when I'm feeling up to it, but right now is just not comfortable and I'm tired and dirty and this is a rocky cliff face so it'll have to wait.
I'll just maul him a bit and rest. That seems less stressful.
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No. 208993 ID: c4c313

Chew on his hair. <3
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No. 208997 ID: a594b9

>>208990
Maul him? Rynh, I think you're experiencing a side effect of shapeshifting. You start to THINK like the form you take.

Change back, please.
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No. 209000 ID: e973f4

>>208990
You are a very silly dragon, I think.
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No. 209010 ID: d3dfb8

Well now that you are back to the mountains flying isn't really an option because if you fall you'll land on hard rock instead of soft sand. Change back to normal form, it's more economical for climbing.

Also that way Jehral can gain some muscles from all that hard climbing and become a little closer to >>/questarch/188910
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No. 209013 ID: 701a19

>>208990
If you can make ice, then can you summon water? It's a lot easier to clean yourself now than it will be when you have your fur back.
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No. 209076 ID: c2c011

>>208990
Ah good to see the dragonside come out a bit. After all, you're the ruler of all you see (unless it belongs to a more powerful dragon) and Jehral exists for your sake.

So maybe lick him a bit and see if he tastes any better in this shape, then pat him a bit to make for a softer bed, curl up and take a short nap. You worked alot after all and deserve a bit of a rest.
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No. 209236 ID: 0b2a05

...Don't maul him Rynh, it's mean. Also he could run away and stuff.

Change back, your mah might find this insulting or a challenge or something. You must not turn into a bitch like her!
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No. 209247 ID: 8c0848
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209247

>You start to THINK like the form you take.
But I'm half-dragon normally and I constantly maim him in that form too. It's totally normal. Some races really shred each other to show affection, so this is pretty moderate.

I'm going to get some rest. I'll probably let him up in a minute, but it's fun to make him squirm.
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No. 209250 ID: 8b7db1

>>209247
Just... make sure he's still squirming. I would hate for you to, you know, accidentally kill him.
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No. 209251 ID: f95872

>>209247
>to show affection
:3

Also, make sure he doesn't suffocate.
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No. 209254 ID: a594b9

>>209247
You call roughing him up 'maiming' him? That word is generally reserved for things that cause lasting damage.

Anyway so long as you're not giving him any bloody wounds it should be fine.

>Maim: to mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously.
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No. 209259 ID: c2c011

>>209247
Awww, you look so cute like that. You should try sleeping on a bed of your fallen foes later. Or get yourself a hoard.
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No. 209297 ID: 8c3fcd

>to show affection

Our work here is done.
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No. 209301 ID: a594b9

>>209259
>hoard
Hmm... you know, I wonder if Jehral could be considered Rynh's most valued possession.
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No. 209304 ID: 701a19

>>209301
That's pretty much obvious.

Ok, you two can develop your budding relationship in your down time, but we have places to go and things to do.
Take five, then get back to mountain climbing.
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No. 209384 ID: a52e5f

*I* have a crazy idea! Why not ask Jehral about himself? I mean, sure, Rynh you're our main girl and all, but what do you really know about this guy other than he's somewhat reliable and adorable? Ask him about his life, why he became a mercenary, about his own parents, what HE'D like out of all this. I think it's about time we really got to know the man rather than just playing with him as a toy.
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No. 209391 ID: 40cb26

>>209384
Hmm... nah. We're just going to tease him until he loves it, if he doesn't already. Actually, right about now I expect than an extra-inappropriate Jehral erection to pop up.
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No. 209449 ID: 7e2f1b

>>209384

At the very least do this if just to make him think he's a valuable companion and not feel mistreated and lorded over, so he doesn't end up backstabbing you or selling you out to whatever wanted that jewel I almost forgot she had.
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No. 209451 ID: 7e2f1b

Also

>>209247
>to show affection

So you admit you feel something for him? Just friggin' fuck him already. Think of it as a reward for following you around and risking his life for little to no gain.
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No. 209468 ID: 2eac65

>>209451
Isn't that what happened last chapter?
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No. 209639 ID: 8c0848
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209639

I'll turn back and stop crushing him, at least.

"So what's your story anyway? Why follow along with me?"
"Because it's more exciting than guard duty."
"Are you sure that's the only reason? It doesn't seem like a very good idea to run off on a job you might not get paid for just because it's more exciting."
"... and like you said, it's nice to have someone kind of like myself around. There aren't a lot of half-kobolds floating around."
"What about me being a girl? Did that have anything to do with it?"
He squirms a bit, trying to free his arms. [i]"It's a bonus, I guess..."

"Alright. Enough screwing around. We should keep moving."

I get dressed and we keep moving toward the dragon lair.
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No. 209643 ID: caf932

teehee. he s so adorable. but yeah, we should finish this and get on with the next menial task mom has.
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No. 209651 ID: 8c0848
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209651

We deliver the letter to Leimahtaa, who skims over it and tosses it aside.
"Very well. You are excused."
"What?"
"I said, I no longer require your services, be gone."

All this trouble for nothing. Again. At least we got some reward. I don't know whether to press the matter or just leave.
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No. 209652 ID: a594b9

>>209651
Uh. You could at least ask if you did anything wrong.
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No. 209655 ID: caf932

wait... what happened to piles of gold? [unless it is there but not colored, then ignore it.]
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No. 209659 ID: 9cb4b3

"That's it? Come on mom, let's do more stuff! Mother and daughter! When's the last time you had a night on the town? I want to hear your stories! And I mean, surely you have more stuff that needs to get done, or are you going to sit around bored for the next century or whatever?"
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No. 209660 ID: 7bdeff

Playfully tackle her and roll around on the pile of gold, saying "Well, maybe YOU'RE out of ideas of stuff to do, but me and Jehral aren't!"

It is chest day, chest day should not go by without naked rynh tinyboobs on naked rynhmom boobs.

As well as other activities.
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No. 209661 ID: a594b9

>>209660
Don't do this. You'll die.
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No. 209663 ID: 67c611

She said leave. You leave. You don't argue with a dragon. Especially if they give you an order. Pressing the issue is ... how do I put this ... stupid. The get Rynh hurt kind of stupid.
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No. 209664 ID: 79927b

>>a594b9
No they won't, that would end the quest.

Either way, mothers don't kill their daughters so easily.
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No. 209666 ID: 63f90e

Gnoll, you're retarded if you're going to not only ONCE AGAIN take away their goals and leave them to wander aimlessly AND once again remove the only interesting character other than Rynh and Jehral.

Dagnyr and the Gobbo were interesting. Tura was interesting. Rynh's mom is interesting. But once again you seem to feel the need to get rid of any semblance of a plot and have them wander around, occasionally having sex with no clue as to what to do.

So I feel that as suggesters, we need to take charge. We need to stay on track with the role of Rynh and Jehral serving Ryhn's mom for a bit as she teaches Rynh stuff and helps her grow stronger, because that's just about the only salvageable plot at this point that has SOMETHING to do with THE ENTIRE QUEST SO FAR.
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No. 209668 ID: 63f90e

>>209663
No faggot, we take charge for once.

Just being passive and letting other characters make decisions for you doesn't work when the quest doesn't have any semblance of a place to go.

STICK WITH YOUR MOTHER, RYNH.
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No. 209669 ID: a594b9

I would like to clarify my position here.

Ask if you did something wrong. Phrase it in a way that seems flattering to her. Don't actually press the issue; I just kinda want to know why she wants you gone, before we leave.

Keep in mind that being released from her employ might be considered a good thing. She is, after all, a vicious dragon that could decide to kill you at any moment, daughter or not.
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No. 209677 ID: a7a85a

>>209666


Nice try, SATAN!

But seriously,

>I don't know whether to press the matter or just leave.

is an option. You know, that thing we're here for.
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No. 209678 ID: 620bfb

And SUDDENLY SOMETHING HAPPENS AND PEOPLE ATTACK TO GET THE AMULET.
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No. 209681 ID: fbde8f

She said leave, so just leave. Anything else would be dangerous.
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No. 209682 ID: 40cb26

>>209651
Wait, is she saying "You're done for the day" or "Go home"? Just to be sure say something along the lines of "See you tomorrow then?"
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No. 209692 ID: 110026
 

>>209687
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No. 209696 ID: fbde8f

>>209682
I'm pretty sure that
"I said, I no longer require your services, be gone."
Means that she doesn't want us to to serve her any more.
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No. 209697 ID: 9cb4b3

>>209696
I say we don't leave until we get some training at the very least.

It's been one uneventful trip followed by sexual hijinks after another through this entire quest so far.

I say we BOTHER BOTHER BOTHER her until we get somewhere.
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No. 209698 ID: 8bdb6a

"Weren't you going to train me or something?"
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No. 209702 ID: e973f4

>>209651
Go... find something interesting to do, I don't know.
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No. 209707 ID: 40cb26

>>209696
Well yes, probably, but I think pretending we didn't get it because we are too dense is the safest way to confirm it, no? Rather than bitching and complaining.
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No. 209710 ID: e1d940

>>209651
> "and if she seems a bit vague at times, it's likely that she just forgets that others aren't as all-knowing and all-powerful as she is... or thinks she is."
I'm sure she just means she doesn't have anything else for you to do right now and you're free to go do whatever.
Politely ask for clarification.
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No. 209750 ID: c2c011

>>209651
That probably means that she no longer requires your services immediatly. But she might require them in a day or two, maybe less. She is after all a fickle bitch who is convinced that the world belongs to her.

So why don't you head over to the nearby kobold village and stay there while you work a bit more on your flight.
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No. 209766 ID: f9649b

>>209651
"All right. When will you need my services again? Do you have any suggestions for how I can train myself effectively in the meantime?"

Then what the others said, chill with the kobolds for a while unless she no longer has need of you, like, ever. Then maybe go hang out with your brother. You'll definitely have to recover the gems you hid away.
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No. 209785 ID: a52e5f

Either I'm way off the mark or people seem rather dense. The cave is empty now, there is no pile of gold nor do we see any sign of the amulet. In MY humble opinion, what's happened is obvious: while we were away she was raided, defeated, and her loot taken. In all likelihood the target was the amulet and the rest was a bonus, so now she's angry and bitter at us for technically having led to her humiliation. If I'm anywhere approaching the correct conclusion, we should question her as to what exactly happened during our absence and where everything went.
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No. 209789 ID: 0b2a05

...Say that you'd be remiss if you didn't make sure it was her. And where did all the kobolds go? Could be someone in disguise! though probably not.
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No. 209791 ID: e3ff7f

i agree, she is probably just being vague again.
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No. 209891 ID: 8c0848
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209891

"Weren't you going to train me or something?"

"What would you have me do? This kind of magic in an innate talent. You've taken the first steps, now it's just a matter of practice and surviving long enough to put it to use.

That's the great training? 'Practice a lot?' Meh... Crap.

"When will you be needing me again?"

I will not. Hejvradan sends word that this is all the work of a mortal kingdom gathering magical artifacts to fuel their war efforts. The affairs of mortals are none of my concern and I will not interfere."

"Wait. Who?"

"The Enacians. Their new 'emperor' is rallying them to arms against the southern kingdoms. But as I said, it is a mortal affair."

"Enacia? They're not really very big, how can they invade anyone else?"

Enacia is a kingdom way up north. It's kind of small with some warriors that are known for being really vicious and powerful, but there's not a lot of them up there.

"They have enough. They are joined by beastmen, orcs and dwarves. It seems they have even captured wyverns and trained them as warbeasts."

Aw, dammit! Those races don't even work together on any kind of scale without turning on each other. What the hell is going on?
On the upside, I'm not going to be out of a job anytime soon.
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No. 209896 ID: f9649b

>>209891
"All right, thanks for the info, Mom. If I come across any other artifacts that need protection, can I bring them to you, or do you know of any other safe spots? And do you have any ways to keep in touch if you need anything from us, or vice-versa?

Oh, and what happens if they bring immortals into this? It kinda seemed like they wanted to, what with the purpose of the artifact you have now."
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No. 209897 ID: 701a19

>>209891
"Goodbye then, mother."
Well, this was certainly a profitable diversion. Spend the night in the area having sex with Jehral, then decide where to go in the morning.
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No. 209899 ID: 40cb26

>>209891
"Well then, all that is left is things I don't know and can't learn elsewhere. Tell me about dad, how I came to be where I was, and anything about my heritage that I haven't figured out yet like how long I could live or what sorts of powers I haven't begun to realize.

Besides that... I would have liked flying lessons. Sand doesn't taste so good."
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No. 209903 ID: a594b9

>>209891
Excellent, more money for the making.

Ask her if it's alright to come back again someday, to visit. Just so you know you won't be roasted alive or something if you come up with a reason to try.
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No. 209964 ID: 476456

Mention she should get a couch for her horde, that gold doesnt look very comfortable.

Also it may be time to rank up from footman to tactician.
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No. 209967 ID: 9cb4b3

>>209891
"Hey mom, wanna come along for the ride? It's not your affair, but I'm sure you might find it entertaining to see lesser beings squabble on such a grand scale."
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No. 209968 ID: 8bdb6a

Say "Pretty please? I've been adolescent for thirty years! Can't you help me out? Classes? Potions? Magic gems? Legends of a fountain of growing-up-faster? Something? I'll offer you whatever I can in return."
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No. 209987 ID: 5a2e05

Well, at least we have a destination.
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No. 210045 ID: a6e87d

>>209891
tell your mom she should accompany you and see the squabbles of mortals. Her minions will keep her loot safe.

Wyverns are a kind of dragon... Right?
This means more magic items are involved...

Which means to save the world, we must become treasure hunters!

All we're missing are two pistols and bigger boobs...

As for an action: ask mom if you could have a section of the cave for your own horde. So she can keep it safe... (if she refuses to cone along)
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No. 210115 ID: e1d940

>>209891
Well, guess we're leaving then. It's just as well. There's a big plot going on and mom doesn't want anything to do with it.
Be sure to tell her you love her before you go. She's still our mom. And she was nice enough not to kill us. Just don't linger too long lest she get annoyed.

"Goodbye, Mom, I love you." "I told you I don't--" "TOO LATE! I'm already gone and I told you I love you! HA HA!"
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No. 210117 ID: c2c011

>>209891
Ask your mom for pointers on flying.

After that I think you should head back to your brother. He might have some work for you, or if nothing else it could be fun to spend some time with family that sort of cares.
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No. 210284 ID: 63ab82

Don't forget to hug your mom in the end.

You know she likes persistent people right? That's how our dadie did it. That is how we will do it. Keep bagering her to come with us and we will win.
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No. 210416 ID: a83ce3

>>209891
Well, before we end up pissing mommy dearest off enough to actually get up off her fat ass and kill us, let's go pick up dagnyr, nako, and the others and see if the mercenary band will take us back. Pays better than dicking around with Jehral, though he can come too.
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No. 210439 ID: e1d940

>>210416
Of course they'll take us back, they're mercenaries. It's not like it's a secret club or something.
If anything, their reaction is likely to be "oh hey you're still alive". We can tell them all about how we saw a bigass dragon and they won't believe a word of it.
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No. 210471 ID: a7a85a

>>210284

(I don't think we're going to get her, too overpowered.)

Yeah, hug mom one more time. Show her there's some Dad in you. =)
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No. 210630 ID: 8c0848
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210630

I get closer, but I'm not going to hug her just yet, since she is very intimidating and also topless.
"Are you sure you don't want to come along? It might be fun..."
"Even if I wanted to, my involvement could escalate this by drawing those that oppose me to join the fight and in turn, those that oppose them. The entire continent might be razed."
"Oh... Okay then."

I don't really like the thought of just standing by while a bunch of dragons and giant beasts and gods and titans all wail on each other in a huge melee, although... that would probably be awesome to see.

It probably would be good to get back to the company. I could make a bunch of money and maybe find some of those ancient artifacts of absolute power along the way.

"What if I find something dangerous? Can I bring it to you? What happened to my father? How long am I going to live? Am I almost grown up yet? Can you teach me to fly?"

"Only if it is extremely dangerous, otherwise, you need to take responsibility for your own belongings. His name is Dridalbus. He never returned after leaving with you, so whether he is even still alive, I don't know. With my blood, your lifespan should be extreme. I should think violence, accident or illness are the only ways you would ever die and you will mature in another century, most likely."

She stops and stares at me. She doesn't seem as hostile as she was at first.

"Enough questions. You should go." she says abruptly, waving me away.
I say goodbye and turn to leave, readying myself for the long trip back to civilization.

"...Practice on something soft."
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No. 210632 ID: ddf697

Smile. Your dad might still be out there!

Do you wish to look for him? Y/N
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No. 210633 ID: 6834bc

>>210630
Young lady, you go and hug your mother right now.

I don't care if her breasts squish against your chest uncomfortably, you are going to hug her god damn it.
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No. 210634 ID: 5d6a04

>>210633
agree, you may not see her for a very very long time so you need to get it out of the way. and a sneak hug would be best as you hug her and run before she turns into a dragon and eats you.
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No. 210635 ID: a594b9

Do not hug the dragon. If she wants you to, she'll ask.

Tell her you'll come back and visit sometime!
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No. 210636 ID: c2c011

>>210630
Go and hug your mother right now and tell her you love her and that you will be back, you're a fucking dragon, no silly little mortal war is going to be enough to bring you down. Silly old reptile does care about you after all, least you could do is show her that you care as well and tell her that she doesn't need to worry.

The grab Jehral and keep practicing flight through the desert.
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No. 210637 ID: 40cb26

>>210630
Say "Thanks, mom." Don't say anything else, just go.
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No. 210644 ID: a7a85a

If it helps she might have some form of chest lubricant that could-
No, no... that would just make things even more awkward.

And why do I suddenly feel like Reaver?

Anyway, she softened up a bit. Maybe an arm behind the shoulders hug? Slightly less contact, just bringing her shoulder into your side. Perhaps more comfortable for both of you.
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No. 210652 ID: 5a2e05

Be polite. Ask her if you can hug her. Then leave.
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No. 210661 ID: 8bdb6a

Nod and leave.

(Practice on Jehral)
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No. 210680 ID: e1d940

At least tell her you love her!
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No. 210684 ID: c00244

>>210630
Aww. Say "Thanks, Mom." Then go. You can drop by to say hi in a few years.
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No. 210704 ID: 9208ab

>>210684
>Say "Thanks, Mom."

Thats all that can really be said. And that pause of hers? An action worth a million words....
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No. 210789 ID: 63ab82

A quick hug, then go.
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No. 210814 ID: 9cb4b3

HUG MOM

READ NOTE
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No. 210816 ID: 4c99db

Make a mental note to send you mom a Vermont Teddybear gift basket later.

Preferably one that features the "I Wuv Joo Mommy" Bear.
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No. 210830 ID: 8c0848
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210830

Alright. I'll hug her.

This worries me a bit. I think it was less scary to hug her as a huge dragon. "Um... Goodbye, mother."

"Goodbye. Now go."
"Alright then..."

Better go.
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No. 210835 ID: 8ce2bf

>>210830
Continue awkwardly hugging her for much longer than is appropriate.
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No. 210836 ID: 5a2e05

>>210830
Flee!
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No. 210837 ID: dad664

>>210830
Ask her if she'd like you to direct would-be heroes to her lair for snacktimes?
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No. 210838 ID: b79cb0

now run like a mad woman.
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No. 210840 ID: e31d52

Haaahahahahah you're taller than her
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No. 210841 ID: 969e74

Bam, hugged a dragon twice and got away with it. Now lets go!
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No. 210878 ID: a594b9

>>210830
>avoid doing things that make her angry
>hugging makes her angry

Avoid doing that in the future.
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No. 210900 ID: 7e2f1b

Yeah, let's leave before the DRAGON gets annoyed.

Ask Jehral where the nearest company outpost or job board is, if they have such things.
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No. 210920 ID: 8bdb6a

Now go.

Journey towards Enacia. Look for rising columns of smoke.
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No. 210934 ID: c00244

>>210830
Hugging was a terrible plan. Not everyone likes being physically close.
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No. 210938 ID: f9649b

>>210830
>>210684
I agree with the "Thanks, Mom" contingent. Let's head on out with your appreciation clear.
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No. 210995 ID: 8e18cd

You hear that sizzling? It's her cold heart melting away.

Say good-bye and bugger off to Enacia.
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No. 211020 ID: c2c011

>>210830
Aw, the silly old reptile just has to get used to having kids that care for her. But that's something she can get used to by herself.

Time to get a move on. I would recommend either your brother or your old partners in crime (except what you did was legal, sort of). In fact you should probably combine that, see if your brother has any work he wants done in the warzone for either side or just work. Then go find your old partners and let them in on the job as well depending on how things seem.
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No. 211021 ID: 445c48

Give her a kiss, a thanks mom, and be on your way.
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No. 211029 ID: a7a85a

> Hugging was a terrible plan.

Yeah, but we were all out of notes to read.
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No. 211050 ID: 8540b2

I wounder if shes mad at you for hugging her. Her hand is balled up into a fist. You should leave before she hits you... (out of cureosity) If she punched you with full force how far do you think you would fly?
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No. 211375 ID: 8c0848
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211375

I think I'll leave while I'm still alive. We head north, to rejoin the Company. It's going to be a while before we arrive, but it sounds like there's going to be plenty of action soon enough. We might as well enjoy the end of our little vacation.
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No. 211376 ID: d3dfb8

>>211375
Kill and eat that rabbit there. Mmmmm fresh warm meat.
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No. 211377 ID: 0b2a05

Huh, what kind of birds are those?

And if you're gonna rejoin the company, make sure you get a say in what jobs you take part in, wouldn't be good to have to slaughter people like last time.
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No. 211380 ID: 2ab682

>>211376
try magic missile, a long range strike before it can act is perfect. never see it coming.
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No. 211382 ID: 8bdb6a

Depends on which side of the fighting the company ends up on. (Does the company have a name?)

>>211376
If she's going to waste time with something, maybe it should involve oral sex. I'm just saying.
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No. 211388 ID: a594b9

Remember to practice magic, Rynh. Do it as often as possible. Try not to do anything that would leave a trail behind though.
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No. 211460 ID: 276da5

>>211388
Use magic to clear any trails you may leave behind
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No. 211537 ID: a3d584

Use magic to get back quickly and uneventfully.
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No. 211576 ID: f9649b

>>211382
I certainly agree with you, but it doesn't feel like now's the right time, unfortunately :(

Subtle magic practice would be a good call, I think. Flex that metaphorical muscle, get yourself some exercise!
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No. 211686 ID: c71597

>>211375
Kill the rabbit with magic and then roast it with firebreath. Keep practicing while you're going. Make sure that once you get to the old company you can make sure you get much higher rates by having a warriormage in the company. That should make everyone happy. Well except for your enemies, but they're enemies and who gives a fuck about them?
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No. 211743 ID: a41aaf

>>211375
Noseface makes a good armrest. And judging by perspective, that rabbit is HUGE.
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No. 211749 ID: 196ef2

JESUS CHRIST THE RABBIT IS A COW
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No. 211757 ID: 8c0848
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211757

I've never used magic to attack something before. I guess shooting something at it would work, like an elemental energy bolt. I don't know which type would work best on rabbits though.
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No. 211758 ID: f1823c

Love.
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No. 211764 ID: 4c7b39

Just toast it.

It's the way it's gonna end up anyway. Might as well do it in a way that sates the pyromaniac in you.
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No. 211767 ID: 40cb26

>>211757
Well fire might do the most damage, but if it isn't a fatal blow it'll just hop away burned. Or if it is too much you end up with cinders. Ice could slow it down if it freeze it, or if it's just a shard of ice you might break it's neck. Try lightning, even a weak blow may stun it and a strong one will only cook it a little.
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No. 211770 ID: 196ef2

>>211757
Magic love. Give the little critter a heart attack.


Oh, and after you're done with Jehral, attack the rabbit. Try lightning.
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No. 211773 ID: 18b4bb

>>211757
Dont think specifics. concentrate on the rabbit being dead with your magic.
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No. 211774 ID: c71597

>>211757
Go with some motherfucking lightning bolts. And tell it to taste your lightning as you shoot it.
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No. 211795 ID: 8c0848
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211795

>Lightning

LIGHTNING! KRAKA-SHOOOM! YEEEAH!

I think I overdid it.
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No. 211796 ID: 45be60

>>211795
this is why we practice.
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No. 211798 ID: a1361d

Maybe. ...but you've got an idea of how much you can use at that level. Plus, it's dead, which you were trying for, right?

If not, you could try something else, like making the earth squish it or stab it with rock spikes or something.
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No. 211799 ID: c71597

>>211795
Fucking awesome!

Maybe it's a bit overcooked now. But you're halfbold and a merc. You should be able to eat almost anything. So comp down on the instantcooked bunny and keep moving.

And keep practicing you magics. With a bit of refinement you should be able to use electricity to kill someone and leave the body pretty much intact.
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No. 211800 ID: 40cb26

>>211795
See now? If that was fire there'd be nothing left to eat. It's probably half cooked here, so clean and roast it up a little more and enjoy.

I make no guesses as to what severe electrocution does to the flavor, though.
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No. 211801 ID: e3f578

What are you talking about, it's precooked! If you ever wanted to settle down or have a nice vacation from being a mercenary, you could be a chef!
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No. 211802 ID: 67c611

fuckin sweet
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No. 211826 ID: 8c0848
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211826

I have mastered the art of directing the forces of nature itself into the bodies of small woodland creatures. It's covered in burnt hair, it hasn't been gutted and it's probably not cooked all the way through, but I'm sure it'll be great.
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No. 211828 ID: dad664

>>211826
Tell Jehral to stop hipthrusting.
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No. 211838 ID: c71597

>>211826
Well then gut it and skin it. Give it a quick roast on the inside if you're squemish about eating it somewhat raw. You're half dragon and half kobold, your stomach should be able to handle almost anything without any greater problems.

You need some more meat on your bones anyway. A growing girl like you need to make sure she gets her meals or you won't grow up to become a big and awesome dragon like your mom. And you better eat it before Jehral does. He looks like he's about to throw himself over it.
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No. 211839 ID: 0b2a05

Stick it down Jehral's shirt.
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No. 211843 ID: 8bdb6a

Skin it, gut it, and cook the remainder the rest of the way.
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No. 211865 ID: c4c313

>>211828

That's an air guitar you plebeian scum.
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No. 211869 ID: 69a775

Raw meat is awesome. You ARE half dragon...

Anyway, eat. Eat as much of the meat as you can. And then swallow it... And then repeat.

And for what you eat, reparo that, and achieve endless meat

end world hunger.
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No. 211891 ID: 8c0848
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211891

>Eat it raw.
But then I don't get to do this! FWOOOM! HAHAHAHA!

The rabbit has a decent amount of meat and tastes sort of alright after the ozone and burnt hair smell clears.
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No. 211892 ID: 3416ec

>>211891

Holy crap, Rynh!
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No. 211893 ID: 788388

>>211891
hahahaah, kick ass.
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No. 211895 ID: c71597

>>211891
Fucking awesome. Your fire breath has gotten better as well. Shit is going to get so fucked up when you get back to the team. And you will be able to raise your rates with you back with them.

So lets get a move on. Learn to fly damn it so we can get to places faster. Then we're gonna wreck shit like there's no tomorrow, which there won't be for most of our enemies since they're gonna be fucking dead.
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No. 211908 ID: 67c611

Yes!

Eat or rest or both and continue onward.
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No. 211924 ID: 8c0848
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211924

I'm eatin'. Fresh meat is way better than dried rations. I... uh...

Ah, crap. It's one of those koboldy type things, begging for food. I hear if you feed them you can never get rid of them.
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No. 211925 ID: 0b2a05

Feed him >:3
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No. 211928 ID: 67c611

Give him some food and then look for another creature and try a ground/wind/ice spell.
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No. 211929 ID: d560d6

>>211924
>Implying you want to get rid of him

Slip him some meat. He can return the favour later, I'm sure.
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No. 211931 ID: 0b2a05

Feed him and then use it as an excuse to make him owe you a favor.
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No. 211932 ID: 788388

hold a piece in your mouth and point it towards him.
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No. 211935 ID: 40cb26

>>211924
>I hear if you feed them you can never get rid of them.
I think we're waaaay past that point. Even if you've never given him your food before, I think the handjob would have had a similar effect.

May as well have some fun with him and make him beg for it, tease him with the delicious rabbit meats.
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No. 211944 ID: f9649b

>>211929
I love you just a little bit.

>>211924
Eh, I'd say give him some or catch him something tasty as well. Why not consider each other equals? Even if he does provide for some fun teasing, make sure not to take it too far, you don't wanna be emotionally abusive, right?
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No. 211959 ID: 63ab82

Don't be mean, give a leg to our husband.
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No. 211960 ID: 63ab82

As well, we need to make him promise to only beg for food from us, his owner and mate. Be a little jealous, then pat him on the head for being adorable.
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No. 211964 ID: 3416ec

Give him some of the food. Don't be a pig.
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No. 212015 ID: 18b4bb

>>211924
Feed him mouth-to-mouth.
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No. 212023 ID: 5a2e05

You think there's any chance of getting rid of him? AHAHAHAHAHAHA
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No. 212031 ID: f58d30

>>211929
Then he would owe her TWO favors... one of them being the obvious handjob of course.
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No. 212066 ID: 8c0848
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212066

I'm only joking. I don't want to get rid of him, even if he is obviously at fault for luring innocent young girls such as myself into compromising situations. He can have some rabbit.

"Mmrph!~
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No. 212069 ID: f9649b

>>212066
Haha, such a great expression on the both of you. Though that's more than slipping him some meat. I think you stuffed it in his mouth.

Sorry Rynh, but you and Jehral are too cute together. Anyway, keep on keepin' on, I have no suggestions for drastically altering course!
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No. 212119 ID: a594b9

>>212066
Let's get moving while he sucks on that thick juicy meatstick.
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No. 212144 ID: c71597

>>212066
Lets move on now. And kill/cook other animals you encounter, you're still just a wee baby and you need your meat if you're ever goona grow up into an awesome dragon like your mom.
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No. 212153 ID: a41aaf

Next time you fire-breath, try closing your mouth somewhat to focus the flames into a tighter stream. There's a chance you could get your breath hot enough to melt/cut through metal, which would be very useful in case you ever ended up in a cell.
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No. 212191 ID: d3dfb8

>>212066
Yup. It's official. You're in love with Jehral. Try not to be so tsundre about it.
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No. 212194 ID: 8bdb6a

You guys seriously need to invest in a tent, unless you plan on learning how to magically raise shelter out of the ground each night. That would be pretty cool, but making a house each day seems hard.

>he is obviously at fault for luring innocent young girls such as myself into compromising situations
That's a really weird way of saying you want to pin his head between your thighs.
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No. 212240 ID: 8c0848
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212240

We hurry back to headquarters to find it in a flurry of activity. People training, doing maintenance on their equipment, hovering around job boards... It's crazy. I can see some familiar faces in the chaos, Thodren and Nako. I wave and call to them.
"Oh shit! Rynh and Jehral finally return."says Nako. "I was starting to think you weren't coming ba- Hey, wait a minute... Something ain't right here. Rynh wasn't a girl. I think we have a clear case of Dopplegangers here."

"What? We're not dopplegangers!"

"Just what a doppleganger would say! Get'em, Thodren!"
Oh dammit. Now I have hundreds of pounds of minotaur after me. Now they're either messing with me or they're serious, but either way, this will probably hurt.
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No. 212241 ID: 67c611

>>212240
Magic his belt loose and pull his pants down so he trips.
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No. 212243 ID: 4531bc

Lose them behind a corner and magic yourself up some boy clothes!
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No. 212244 ID: c71597

>>212240
Throw Jehral at Thodren and tell Nako it's not your fault that she was to busy staring at guys to notice that you're a chick.
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No. 212245 ID: a7a85a

Give them a weary sigh that you alone could give them. Tell them about the arm wrestling contests Nako lost, and tell Thodren you've roasted better bunnies for doing far less. Also tell him he looks nice today.
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No. 212246 ID: a594b9

>>212241
This plan can't fail.
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No. 212248 ID: 70d9eb

>>212241
Truly the best plan.
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No. 212249 ID: 4c7b39

I doubt that they'd be that dickish to try to kill you off like that.

...

But just in case, get ready to magic his pants down and gust him through a wall. That way you can show off your cool new magic stuff off, and not get crushed. Twofer!
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No. 212256 ID: 197650

We know their names, a dobbelganger wouldn't.
Just call them by their names.
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No. 212259 ID: 45be60

bah. you must joke AND give a valid excuse for them not to hurt you in the same breath. Point out that a doppelganger would be really useful to a mercenary company with such open employment standards.
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No. 212260 ID: 40cb26

TURN INTO A MINOTAUR AND WRASSLE HIM

...no wait, that wouldn't really help with the whole doppelganger thing huh. We can do that later, then.
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No. 212261 ID: 445c48

"Nice try doppleganger. Save it for queen Dopplepopolis"
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No. 212262 ID: e1d940

>>212240
Offer to buy them drinks! ... It worked on the dwarves.
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No. 212266 ID: d735b1

"If we were dopplegangers, I think we'd have to ask for more money."
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No. 212268 ID: 45be60

>>212266
Thats the one! Thats the short clever retort I was trying to think of.
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No. 212273 ID: 5a2e05

Magic yourself into a guy.
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No. 212278 ID: 2eac65

There's one way to prove your identity: FIRE BREATH. Then we ask her if she's disappointed that we're not a boy.
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No. 212283 ID: 701a19

>>212240
Say "Could a doppelganger do this?"
Then light Thodren on fire with your breath.
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No. 212297 ID: e674ff

>>212283
>>212278
THIS!

They only know you as the weird kobold-girl who breathes fire for them. Doing anything else wont prove you're you.
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No. 212302 ID: 969e74

Turn into a dragon! Then go "I congratulate you for seeing through my ruse mortal!"
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No. 212303 ID: e34bf6

>>212302
hahahahaha, they would totally never expect that.
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No. 212304 ID: 4c4bc4

>>212278
THIS!
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No. 212306 ID: d47be3

>>212240
"You're just jealous that all the guys will be looking at me now that I've started to develop, Nako. And that I can still kick yer ass."
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No. 212307 ID: a7a85a

>>212302


Counterproductive, albeit hilarious.
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No. 212312 ID: 7e1c1a

>>212302
I vote for this approach xD Seconded! Thirdied!
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No. 212318 ID: 8c0848
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212318

I let a bit of fire start flickering out of my mouth. "You'd better be sure I'm a doppleganger before I treat everyone here to a nice steak dinner."

He laughs. "I know it's you, but I gotta make sure you're not all soft after spending so much time away with the runt."

"Hey!

"He's not a runt. He could take you in hand-to-hand, no problem."

"Hey!

"BUAHAHA! Well, if either of you want to try, you're welcome to it. You know I'm always happy to hand out a beating."
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No. 212319 ID: 0b2a05

Could he hand out waffles instead? Hungry... go get something to eat with them.
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No. 212320 ID: 40cb26

>>212318
Turn into a minotaur, now. Or maybe a dragon.
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No. 212327 ID: e32cb3

>>212318
Obviously, there's only one way to solve this. Drinking contest.
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No. 212328 ID: c717de

magic his pants down, shove him hard. then get out your knife and press it to his throat. say "you are dead, not big surprise"
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No. 212330 ID: 70d9eb

>>212327
Unless Rynh is gonna cheat and turn wine into water she is going to lose very badly.
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No. 212331 ID: a7a85a

>Turn into a minotaur, now.

Minotaur = Bull humanoid.
Female minotaur = Cow humanoid.

If she does that her breasts will get all huge! No one wants that!
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No. 212338 ID: cc852d

>>212331
...You've already gotten to the inking phase, haven't you.
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No. 212342 ID: a7a85a

>>212338

Lies! :3c


(Actually I haven't drawn any Rynh art but what you've already seen.)
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No. 212346 ID: 40cb26

Minotaura, I think is the term for the female version. I've seen centaura used before at any rate. But yeah, less horny and more chesty... I don't see the problem~
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No. 212351 ID: 2eac65

>>212346
>less horny
There's the problem.

But really, if you want to show this guy up, do something he can't. Make him slip on an ice patch or something like that.
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No. 212394 ID: d735b1

This may be just friendly machismo. You could make some quip about, like, not being paid for it or something. Or an innuendo about his hands doing a lot of beating.

His need to "make sure you're not all soft" may conceal a deeper need for the group to be sure you're dependable, though. A show of gutsiness may be just as good as something more physical, however.
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No. 212401 ID: 7f3ffd

Turn into a bear.

A bear with dragon breath.
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No. 212403 ID: c4c313

>>212320
>>212401

Turning into things would just fuel Nako's accusations that you're a doppleganger. Right now she thinks it's a joke, and is trying to subtly compliment your developing breasticlesfemininity. You don't want her to start taking the joke seriously.
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No. 212411 ID: a7a85a

>>212403

Good point.
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No. 212412 ID: 969e74

>>212403

You're absolutely right.
It would be best to wait til she is sleeping. Then turn into a dragon and wake her in that form.
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No. 212415 ID: a594b9

>>212318
Alright, he wants to fight? LET'S FIGHT. You can like, make rock fists erupt from the ground for some nonlethal combat if we fight outside... or if he wants to brawl in here, then you can just augment yourself with magic to slow down time or make yourself stronger.
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No. 212420 ID: 240e67

That's a good idea, but since we are having fun with magic why not convince Nako to challenge him to another arm wrestling match and then tip the scales in her favor.
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No. 212480 ID: 18b4bb

>>212318
Ask him to hand out some Steak, instead. its been a long trip.
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No. 212501 ID: c71597

>>212318
Give his nuts a stonehand squeeze and ask him if he still wants to go.
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No. 212504 ID: 63ab82

Turn into a dragon, minatour, something.

Wait. Turn into a female version of our husband. Sneak attack him by cutting off his belt and tripping him on his pants.

There, that includes almost everything all the voices want to do.
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No. 212505 ID: 63ab82

After all, he did insult our husband. Only we are allowed to insult our husband.
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No. 212510 ID: 5a2e05

Pressure Jehral into fighting for his honor.
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No. 212512 ID: d560d6

It must have been a day since you used polymorph to dragonify yourself, right? Do >>212510 , then turn Jehral into a minotaur so it's a fair fight.

Leering at his newfound musculature optional.
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No. 212514 ID: 69a775

>>212318
morph Jehral into muscular mintosaur.
Sit back and enjoy man fighting in your name.

Or you can just conjure an ice wall, watch mintosaur break it, and do something with the momentum from his charge (which breaks said ice wall)
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No. 212515 ID: a594b9

>>212512
It'd wind up being a fairly small minotaur. Rynh can't change the size of the target very much yet.
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No. 212520 ID: 8bdb6a

He doesn't know you can do magic. Punch+Telekinesis him across the room.
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No. 212535 ID: e62355

>>212520
agree.
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No. 212552 ID: 5f0943

>>212520
I like this idea...
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No. 212562 ID: a7a85a

>>212520
>>212535
>>212552


Then mess with his mind and tell him it was your dragon-bold strength.
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No. 212573 ID: ac157e

Even better, morph our husband and magic the big bad minatour when Jehral punches. Earn him some respect will help us show case the prize husband we caught.
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No. 212574 ID: 229c06

There's no need for flashy spells or anything. Magic works using your willpower to create results so it might be easy enough to use it for boosting your own speed, strength and perception. After all you want your punches to send this guy flying across the room so adding that sort of impact to your blows should come naturally.
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No. 212575 ID: c4c313

>>212573

nah, too complicated
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No. 212614 ID: 445c48

Act extremely girly, you wouldn't hit a girl now would you mr big strong minotaur, etc etc.

If he drops his guard, that's when you shin him in the nuts.
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No. 212635 ID: 8c0848
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212635

Okay, let's go over my magical abilities. I suck. At least, I suck at crazy advanced stuff. I can use my breath, shoot elemental blasts and polymorph, basically.
Anything else is either going to take forever for me to figure out or be very draining or both, like the ice bridges. Using magic to increase my physical powers would be good to work out. I won't have it ready right now, if I decide to go a few rounds with Thodren, but it'll always be useful later.

Speaking of fighting with Thodren, do I want to try that? He's huge and vicious. It might be a good workout or it might hurt like hell.
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No. 212637 ID: dad664

>>212635
Surprised you haven't tried learning some healing spells then, if you're so worried about hurting yourself.
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No. 212645 ID: 0b2a05

Naah, don't tip your hand to even them yet. Instead, go out and get food. Good food is good!
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No. 212646 ID: 40cb26

Eh, we mostly just wanted to catch him off guard with some of your new skills. Serious training can come later. Offering to arm wrestle him as a dragon seems fun, if you can do it without making anyone panic. You can also offer to arm wrestle him, with your hand covered in elemental energy. Just a bit of flashiness.

Unless you want to keep it all secret for now, then just carry on with saying hi and getting back into the group.
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No. 212660 ID: 445c48

Challenge him to an eating contest.
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No. 212671 ID: 38e5df

hmmm... i suppose just say "naa, not right now. don't want to get my knuckles all sore"
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No. 212682 ID: d47be3

Maybe later after re-acquainting yourself with people and/or after you rest up from your travels. If he'll go for that.
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No. 212695 ID: 67c611

Go over and greet Nako. "I got to meet my mother. She's a red dragon. Forced me to run errands for her under threat of death. I don't think I'll be visiting her again any time soon."
Show off your loot.
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No. 212708 ID: 5a2e05

>>212635
Do you want to try that? No.
Do you want to force Jehral into trying it? Hell to the yes.
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No. 212718 ID: a594b9

>>212635
>implying good training doesn't always hurt

But yeah, you could pelt him with rocks or wind in a nonlethal fight, for magic practice. Maybe ice if you can make it blunt.
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No. 212723 ID: 8bdb6a

Chuckle and ask him if he really thought you were a guy. Trace a finger seductively over his midsection, then over his back as you walk behind him.

THEN SUPLEX HIM.
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No. 212746 ID: 40cb26

Ooh I got it, just polymorph Thodren. Let's see him act act so tough when he's a kobold!
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No. 212747 ID: de552d

>>212746
...PERFECT!!!
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No. 212756 ID: 63ab82

>>212746

Yes!

An effeminate male cutebold.
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No. 212799 ID: 18b4bb

>>212746
>>212747
>>212756

No, not Kobold. Goblin. See how Nako reacts.
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No. 212812 ID: c71597

>>212635
Go for it. You need to get back into the game. You have only had Jehral to spar against on the journey and that's not really good practice for standup fights against big bastards.

Just stay mobile and keep out of the minotaurs range. And don't try to any fancy finisher move. A big bastard like that can probably endure a couple of hits without any real problem, and if he catches you it's over.
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No. 212893 ID: bb8d9d

He's a brute and you don't want to be picking up your teeth, but if you can convince him, go for a light sparring match.
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No. 212904 ID: 445c48

>>212799
Yes, a female goblin, and you need to shout something silly but magical sounding, and there needs to be a cloud of smoke.
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No. 212967 ID: 8c0848
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212967

We take it outside so we don't trash the place and some of the people training themselves to beat the hell out of others more efficiently stop to watch us beat the hell out of each other.
There's still beatings going on, so I guess it still counts as training.

I do like my teeth where they are, so I think I'll try to keep it friendly. "Let's not mangle anything too badly during this, okay?"
He nods and snorts, obviously eager to throw down. "Yeah, sure. Crippling the friendlies isn't good policy."

I've dropped my armor for this. It won't protect much against those fists and I could use the extra speed.

Now I just need to decide whether to take the initiative or let him come to me.
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No. 212969 ID: 3416ec

>>212967

Taze him with your lightning.
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No. 212973 ID: 40cb26

>>212967
If you are planning to use any kind of magic, let him come to you before using it. I'd suggest polymorphing him or yourself, depending on if you more want to humble him by making him a relative wimp or impress the crowd as a dragon wrestling a minotaur.

>>212969
Eh I don't want to risk any direct elemental attacks, we don't have much control over them yet. Freezing the ground and blowing him around with wind is a safe enough sort of thing though. Can let us get a few hits in that way.
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No. 212974 ID: 68584a

wait for him, dodge his strike. grab on and change him into something smaller. or if yo don't want to tip your hand that you can do that, then yeah, go with the taze plan.
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No. 212975 ID: bc1727

He's got the mass, so you need the speed. I'd recommend against the general consensus for this kind of battle (dodging until the bigger opponent gets tired) since chances are you can't dodge all his attacks and one could very well be the one that knocks you out. You're going to want to keep moving, hit him hard and fast in his weak spots (pick one). Hammer away at it; even if he doesn't flinch at first, I promise in his head he'll be begging you to cut it out.

Once he starts to show the pain and that he's winded, go for the take down. You should be able to get good leverage on his horns - jump, grab and let your inertia take him off balance - just don't try it until he's weakened a bit.
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No. 212976 ID: 40cb26

>>212973
On second thought, you want it to be a fair-ish fight so if you transform yourself just turn into a minotaura.
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No. 212978 ID: c00244

>>212967
Let him come to you, but while you do so prepare an elemental attack of some sort. You'll only have one chance to hit him with a completely unexpected jolt of lightning or similar, so use it well.

You almost certainly know this already, but he likely outpowers you by a fair margin so you'll have to rely primarily on redirection of force and dodging his attacks. Don't be silly enough to let him hit you because you were focused on trying to whip up some flames.

I would not use polymorphing. Sure, it'd probably win you the match, but polymorph magic is a fairly severe violation of identity. It's not something to be used lightly unless you know that the other person will take it well.
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No. 212980 ID: 68584a

>>212978
or against someone that you don't really care about. like some asshole who is trying to kill you.
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No. 212985 ID: 63ab82

Lightning to the crotch region as a last resort.
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No. 212992 ID: 40cb26

>>212978
Oh I dunno, depends on just how you do it. If we turned him into a kobold we could just pin him down and sit on him and laugh. It's not like we BEAT him, we just pulled a trick and we're funning with him. If we kept knocking him around like that it wouldn't be cool.

Turning into a minotaura would catch him off guard, but besides that we're just exchanging speed for toughness and she still would probably still be a fair bit smaller. And no one can say mino vs mino is an unfair fight.

Elemental magic can be destructive, so using that to attack doesn't really count as "keeping it friendly" but doing something indirect should be fair game. It still takes creativity and focus on our part after all. Freezing his feet to the ground would be freakin hilarious, and he'd probably break out of it quickly.
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No. 212996 ID: 8bdb6a

Let him make the first move. Dodge him. Jump onto back. Grab horns. Ride like mechanical bull.
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No. 213002 ID: 701a19

>>212967
Stomp the ground for effect, then use earth magic to create a crater around yourself that extends out far enough to throw him off balance.
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No. 213007 ID: 8c0848
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213007

Oh yeah... Polymorph only works on willing targets. I forgot to mention it, but I thought it was common knowledge.

Geez... What kind of nerds are you?
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No. 213008 ID: 68584a

>>213007
hopeful nerds that wished magic in your world setting worked differently.
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No. 213010 ID: e973f4

>>213007
The sort of nerds who didn't know that because it wasn't in their handy "list of rules on polymorph magic" >:/ and might have been less likely to advise you to do this if they had. Oh well, too late now.
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No. 213011 ID: 2e34e6

>>212967
Perhaps use wind to take a page from Jehral's book and be a flying flippy freak a little.

Perhaps actually take a few lessons from Puppyears McNoseface sometime. Y'know. When you're not tormenting him or giving him handjobs or something.
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No. 213016 ID: a7a85a

>>213007


Then you should cast it anyway, and laugh derisively when his secret desire to be a female 'bold is exposed.
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No. 213022 ID: a7a85a

'bold
Mino-bold. We voices like you half breeds~
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No. 213023 ID: b81a33

"Well then come on Bad boy, you scared of a little girl?".. or something to that effect. Minotaurs should be good targets for going berserk. Just bait and trap really.

Option 1: Wait for charge, make ice floor, hilarity ensues (or his weight breaks your candy-ass ice floor)

Option 2: Flame boost your fire breath and let him have it, (remember to dodge his charge anyway though)

Option 3:Literally grab the bull by the horns and swing up unto his back, then LIGHTNING PUNCH!!!!

Option 4: ???
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No. 213025 ID: 40cb26

>>213022
I think she would have had to actually see a minobold before she could do that. And I really don't see that happening. Ever.
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No. 213030 ID: 7309e8

>>213025
Sounds kinky.
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No. 213037 ID: 5a2e05

Why did we not get Jehral to defend his manhood? Gah.
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No. 213127 ID: a41aaf

>>213023
Ice Floor isn't a bad idea at all. You have claws, he has hooves, so you'd have a serious stability advantage.
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No. 213137 ID: c71597

>>212967
Let him come to you. Use ice magic to trip him and then give him a nice friendly elbow to the kidneys or something when he's down. Probably not going to finish it against such a big bastard, but it should slow him down a bit.

And experiment a bit with making yourself stronger and more durable via magic.
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No. 213151 ID: a41aaf

You're probably not going to be able to knock him out in one (or more) non-lethal hits without being underhanded. Go for an embarrassment-KO: Knock him over, jump up to grab his horns, and ride him like a mechanical bull.
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No. 213199 ID: 40cb26

We should remember what we want to accomplish here is training. Minotaur boy expects a purely martial fight, but we have elemental and shjapechanging magic too and we need practice them. And Thodren could probably use practice against unexpected magic uses, so we shouldn't feel bad about that.

But we also want to make a nice big impression on the mercenary group, so we can demand more money!
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No. 213232 ID: e1d940

>>213127
Making a whole ice floor is likely to take too much energy. Just throw ice blasts at his feet to freeze them. He'll either get stuck in place or slip and slide.
Just be sure to cake it on, he looks huge enough that a little dab isn't going to slow him down much.
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No. 213270 ID: 8c0848
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213270

>dodge, grab his horns
>ice floor
>lightning PUNCH

Shit! He's not as easy to dodge as I thou- HNGGGHHH...
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No. 213272 ID: 1177ca

>>213270
Roll with the punch! Cast something protective!

Kick him in the nuts!
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No. 213275 ID: 63ab82

Ropes of fire, or rope of earth/vine, make him do some acrobatics.
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No. 213276 ID: 8bdb6a

Do you not have any guard at all? What's wrong with you? Put up your guard. Then punch him in the face.
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No. 213277 ID: 867545

grab his arm and fill it with lightning.
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No. 213278 ID: 969e74

Wonder Rynh powers activate! Form of...A DRAGON!
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No. 213279 ID: a594b9

>>213270
You're already off balance, but he is not. Move with the momentum, and spin around, kicking him across the face. His center of gravity is probably too low right now for you to attempt any judo shit.

He *does* have a rather small footprint though. Maybe you could trip him.
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No. 213281 ID: c71597

>>213270
You didn't think he would be slow just cause he's big did you? Slow people don't fucking survive in this occupation.

Anyway, if you twisted right you shouldn't have taken too much damage from that hit. Grab him and hit him with some lightning. That should hopefully stun him a bit and you can hit him with an elbow in the solar plexus follow up with an uppercut to his jaw.
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No. 213282 ID: 67c611

You could have just made a hole in the ground with earth magic and then buried him. You might want to try that before he punches you again. Or an ice wall. That would work too. Something to keep his fists away from your face.
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No. 213291 ID: 8c0848
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213291

Magic, shapechange? Gimme a second here, I feel like jelly after that one. I'm just a little tired... Hng...

"C'mon, kid. Down after one little lovetap? I guess you have gone soft."

"Fuhg hoo..."

This isn't going as planned. Okay, let's try this again.
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No. 213292 ID: 8bdb6a

==>
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No. 213293 ID: c71597

>>213291
Come on, this isn't how a fucking dragon goes down. He's a fucking bovine, food for you.

Now get up on your fucking feet and stun that fucker with some lightnings. Then show him that you're faster than he is and your elbows can fucking hurt him even if he is fucking big and strong.
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No. 213294 ID: 3416ec

Ranged attacks. RANGED ATTACKS!
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No. 213295 ID: bc1727

What did I say about dodging? Do I have to repeat myself?

>>212975

Do it right this time Rynh!
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No. 213298 ID: 901341

Go showy and create a wall of fire. Polymorph into dragon/big thing behind fire.

Who's soft now, cow?
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No. 213299 ID: 969e74

>>213298

"Soft? SOFT!?" Roar and do this^
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No. 213300 ID: 364db8

I can think of some sweet tricks, but you don't have enough time to experiment. You'd better do what dragons do best.

I recommend that you stay down, literally catching your breath all sneaky like. When ready breathe fire so it forms a wall in front of Thodren and MOVE using all your five limbs while still exhaling. He will either try to break through the fire or back away. Either way he probably won't expect you to come in fast and low.
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No. 213301 ID: 2d8361

>>213298
>>213299

And then he kicks Rynh's face in.

Guys, this isn't time to be showy, she's getting pummeled! If we're going to use fire, let's burn this fucker's pants.

While he's trying to put them off, then we can go "Roar".
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No. 213302 ID: 68f20d

Clearly, the only possible answer

COMB RAVE -> FILL 'EM WITH DAYLIGHT
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No. 213305 ID: 701a19

>>213291
Rock spike to his nuts.
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No. 213313 ID: a1ac99

You're all over-thinking this.

The correct answer in this instance is to use the ground to create a stone-fist-dick-punch. If you have to be flashy, go for the one-two and bring up a second one into his face as he teeters forward.
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No. 213319 ID: e2c09c

>>213305
>>213313
These (wo)men are brilliant.
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No. 213324 ID: a594b9

Do not burn or shock your allies.

GET UP, Rynh. Back on your feet. Put up your guard this time instead of being a DOOFUS. Don't be such a little girly man.
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No. 213326 ID: c71597

>>213324
Or rather girly girl in her case. But the point still stands.
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No. 213332 ID: 67c611

rock pillar to the balls
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No. 213339 ID: 40cb26

>>213298
Do this and say:
"I'm not soft, I'm a not just a mercenary and a kobold, I'm a mage AND I'M A MOTHERFUCKING DRAGON!"
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No. 213359 ID: a773e0

"Some things are better when soft."

Can you turn the ground to mud or make it grab his legs or something?

Alternatively, bright light in his eyes, then hit him when he's dazed.
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No. 213364 ID: e346c1

Would raw force count as an element? You could hit him with a pure concussive blast, it would feel like a giant punch.

If not, I second the flash of light plan. Very simple; he'll expect you to dodge around after that, I expect, so a plain full-power punch to the solar plexus should hit him hard.

That's the spot directly under where the ribs join if your training was less than formal. I don't think you'll be able to hit hard enough to do serious damage.
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No. 213365 ID: e346c1

>>213364

That first suggestion might come under the heading of an "air blast", actually. Or maybe not.
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No. 213432 ID: 1b2fc4

We're flooding her with too many suggestions, too much different from each other, this isn't going to work. We have to focus, concentrate together!

As one! Rise! Rise and fight soldier!
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No. 213444 ID: dad664

Imbue your fist with fire.

Punch him in the nads.

Yell "FALCON PUNCH!" while doing this.

Trust me, it will work.
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No. 213585 ID: 18b4bb

>>213291
Your opponent has hooves. These are not stable for a biped. Try and force him to move sideways or twist alot. Circle around and try and hit him while he's turning, preferably with something ranged.

Also, the noses and lips of bovines are remarkably sensitive, and normal cattle are almost incapable of resisting being led by grips to the nose or lips. That's cheap-shot territory. Use this information as you wish.
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No. 213592 ID: a7a85a
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213592

>As one! Rise! Rise and fight soldier!

"Get up, Rynh! Get up, you daughter of a bitch, 'cause Jehral loves ya!!!"

Okay, you might still be loopy from that punch. This may or may not have happened.
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No. 213631 ID: bc1727

>>213592

I almost choked on my coffee.
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No. 213651 ID: c71597

>>213592
Awesome.

And true. Get up and fight like you have never fought before Rynh. He might be big, blond and dosed up with steroids but you can take him!
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No. 213656 ID: 1b2fc4

>>213592

When I meant rally, that's not what I meant. Oh well, whatever works.
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No. 213726 ID: 8540b2

use your fire breath on him. Stick to what your good at.
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No. 213736 ID: 8c0848
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213736

Alright... I think I got it. I'll kick his ass, as soon as it stops spinning.
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No. 213737 ID: 8c0848
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213737

I blast the ground in front of him with firebreath, it stops him dead in his tracks as the light and heat blast him in the face, causing him to reel back just enough to create an opening.
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No. 213738 ID: 8c0848
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213738

So I can lunge through the fire and slam him right in the gut. It's like hitting a brick wall, but the hit coupled with a well timed fire burst nearly knocks him off his feet. He groans, obviously having some of the wind knocked out of him.
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No. 213739 ID: a594b9

>>213738
He's off balance. Take his legs out from under him, then pin him to the ground with rock cuffs, or a summoned pile of rubble or something.

At that point you can annoy him by poking and prodding at his face.
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No. 213740 ID: 18169f

press your advantage, uppercut!
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No. 213741 ID: d560d6

>>213740
You are half-cutebold.
He is a minotaur.
Do not punch his jaw, you will just break your hand.
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No. 213742 ID: 94ed01

>>213738
Follow it up! Press the attack, keep him off balance, and trip him. When he's on his ass at least he won't have the leverage to hit you as hard.
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No. 213746 ID: 40cb26

>>213742
>Press the attack, keep him off balance, and trip him.
I say we should use some ice magic to help with that, freeze his feet to the ground. Our sudden rush caught him off guard but there's nothing here he didn't already know we can do. Without something completely unexpected he'll beat us back down soon. Ice magic will catch him off guard, and it's best to use it now while we still have some advantage.
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No. 213748 ID: 5a2e05

Flaming martial arts is fun. Rynh should develop her own unique style.
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No. 213751 ID: 716eb0

>>213740
Shoryuken!
→↓↘ + Punch + Fire
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No. 213752 ID: 8edede

>>213738

See his leg out in front there? Step on it, grab his horns, launch yourself up, and knee him in the face.
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No. 213757 ID: 45be60

Well, whatever leaping face hit you end up deciding on, be sure to follow it up with planting both feet on his chest and kicking off into a flip, consequently knocking him down, or at least off balance, ready for further pummeling.
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No. 213768 ID: 4ae7b5

>>213752
This sounds very good.
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No. 213777 ID: 377904

>>213752
Lets not hurt him TOO bad...

Milk him. Purple nurple him into submission.

Make it painful.
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No. 213782 ID: 001784

Polymorph self into female minotaur.
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No. 213786 ID: 8540b2

You can’t beat an opponent that is stronger then you with brut force. The weaker fighter must use speed and finesse to win the fight. Redirecting his force is the most efficient was you go about it. However; you’re not trained at fighting and you are up against a fighter. It’s best to hold range and attack with magic. In your case fire breathe would be best. If you did knock the wind out of him you might have time to fire breath his legs so he can’t doge you shit anymore at range. Then the fight should be yours for the taking.
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No. 213893 ID: 8c0848
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213893

I consider all the fancy ways I could knock him off balance, but considering the situation and the pounding in my head, all I can manage is to launch forward and shoulder tackle him, which seems to do the job. One of his legs is in the air and the other shifts suddenly from the impact. I'm pretty sure he's on the way down.
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No. 213895 ID: 0b2a05

Grab the bull by the horns. Also sit on him because it's funnier that way.
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No. 213904 ID: c71597

>>213893
Let him fall down and then elbowslam him in the solar plexus. That should hurt a bit. Then get up and place your clawed feet on his throat and ask if he surrenders.
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No. 213906 ID: 364db8

Hit the deck and sweep his legs out with your tail while using a bit of wind/fire magic to send the existing flames into his face again like a firestorm.
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No. 213913 ID: a594b9

I repeat: Do not burn or electrocute your allies.

I agree with the tailswipe idea. After that you can grab a foot and tickle it.
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No. 213916 ID: a83ce3

I SUGGEST YOU DO THIS RYNH

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WUcKgOav0c
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No. 213948 ID: 5a2e05

Surf him down and stand atop your conquest.
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No. 214073 ID: 0fda82

Just to make sure he falls, hit him in the area right above his pecks. Because of teh shift in his center of Gravity, this should cause him to fall no matter what.

(Spiders Poison,If you know this then thumbs up to you)
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No. 214098 ID: 3a289a

>>213893
He has an unguarded throat. Go for it. Since we want to avoid, ah, "crippling the friendlies", just put some weight on it.
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No. 214102 ID: 8c0848
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214102

I land on top of him and manage to get up fast enough to step on his neck.

"Had enough?"
"I guess. I'll save it for when I can really cut loose, but not bad for a scrawny, hairy lizard."
"Thanks... I think."

Now that I got that out of my system, I think I'm going to go pass out. After that, I should probably do... something. Urgh...
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No. 214103 ID: 476456

Be friendly, help him up.
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No. 214104 ID: 0b2a05

Everyone fooding now!
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No. 214107 ID: c00244

>>214103
Yeah. Don't kid yourself here; he took you. You'll need a lot more practice before you can fight him effectively. And it's always good to be friendly and courteous to those with whom you train.
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No. 214111 ID: 40cb26

Yeah you didn't do bad, after starting off with that mild concussion. I dunno when you plan to tell them about your new magic skills, but it should be no later then when you negotiate your pay.
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No. 214117 ID: 67c611

Pretend to lift him up by his neck as he stands up and give him a smooch for being a good sport.
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No. 214184 ID: 445c48

Stumble away and say "Well ok I think I've got a concussion, I think I'm going to pass out now" and then fall on Jehral, crushing him.
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No. 214194 ID: 8c0848
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214194

I can't lift Thodren and I can't find Jehral, but I can fall over well enough.

"Are you okay, Rynh?"
"Yeah... but I was supposed to fall on you."
"What?
"The voices told me too. Can't you hear the voices?"
"Should I go get you some help?"
"Nah... I just got punched in the head by a minotaur. I think this is a normal side effect. I'm just going to lay here and think about the future or something and also watch the pretty colors."
"Uh... suit yourself. I'll check on you every once in a while to make sure you haven't died..."
"Oh... Okay, thanks."

See? He does care.
So, I've got some money, I'm back home, if you want to call it that. I wonder what now, like... on a big scale. I need to do something really... significant or get ready so I can do something significant or... whatever.
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No. 214195 ID: 63ab82

Mumble "don't go" as our husband leaves. Have him stick by you all the time rather than check on your occasionally. You deserve at least that much.
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No. 214199 ID: a594b9

>>214194
On a large scale... Let's start moving against the Enacians. Actively look for mercenary work that acts against their holdings. The most important part would be trying to sabotage their alliances with the nonhumans. That's the main reason why they're able to wage war at all...

You're going to want to develop healing magic next. Or if that's way too advanced, work on body modification. Armor and speed boosts are important, and extra strength can't hurt. Surely you'll be able to learn how to heal injuries after body modification.
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No. 214205 ID: 7790c4

If you are going to go unconscious, roll over unto your back, put your hands behind your head and smile first. Much better image for the people walking by.
Chages from => She got knocked the @$*! out
to => Look at that smug bastard.
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No. 214208 ID: 5a2e05

I think you should get over the head injury a bit before thinking of your long-term goals. Concussions don't help with planning very much.
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No. 214222 ID: 40cb26

>>214194
Rynh you're still a wimp. Just a wimp with magic, that you will never get to use in combat because your head is a punching bag. Stick around and do some training with using your new powers, learn more about what's going on in the world and take up some jobs.

Also, bang Jehral already. It's getting from cute to annoying.
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No. 214260 ID: 8c0848
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214260

So if I am a wimp, which I kind of doubt since I'm still alive and kind of conscious, then I'll need to get less wimpy.

I could get stronger physically and use magic to help that or I could try to balance magic and physical or I could go for full on magic and end up kind of wimpy with lots of blasty powers.

There's so many stories of invincible warriors and powerful wizards that it's hard to tell what's better. Shooting fire is good, but so is being able to punch a castle down.

I've got enough money that I can spend a good bit of time getting pumped up, so will it be:

-More physical power, less magic
-Balanced physical and magic power
-Less physical, more magic

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No. 214261 ID: 0b2a05

Balance.
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No. 214262 ID: 99ffa5

More physical, less magical.
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No. 214263 ID: a83ce3

>>214260
Balance is better. Be a generalist and suck vaguely at everything (particularly Jehral)
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No. 214264 ID: 9cb4b3

More physical power.

In the spirit of Conan and Korgoth, you should upgrade your physical strength until you can kick the shit out of anything, not needing magic.

Plus, your natural draconic blood should help defend you against magic, and don't forget your fire breath comes naturally.
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No. 214265 ID: 197650

balanced, we don't want to end up getting stabbed by some leper because we cant defend ourselves in close combat
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No. 214266 ID: 70d9eb

>>214260
Balance that shit, yo.
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No. 214268 ID: bc1727

It's usually better to be good at one thing than mediocre in two things, but in this case the opposite may be true - In combat you can only become so strong before it stops being a significant advantage.

You could be an overpowered mage but I don't think that'd lend itself well to your profession. Jehral is no tank and you seem to enjoy a degree of physical strength.

My vote is balance.
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No. 214271 ID: 40cb26

>>214260
Balance with a focus on synergy. Fire and tackling together is what brought down Thodren, enhancing your attacks and defenses with magic and casting spells with speed and and ingenuity is what will do you the most good.
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No. 214272 ID: 407b5b

The Jack of All Trades yet the Master of None, often is better than the Master of One...
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No. 214274 ID: 969e74

Mediocre-balanced is for ordinary people. Ordinary people aren't half-dragon.

I'm certain that our "balanced" will not be as lackluster.
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No. 214279 ID: a594b9

Balance. Dragons are always both good at asskicking and spellcasting.
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No. 214282 ID: c4c313

>>214281

This man speaks wisdom. However magic will help you when you least expect it. My vote is focus on physical first, and then magic later, once you excel at the art of ass kicking. Dual-class beats multi-class any day.
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No. 214283 ID: 8bdb6a

I vote Physical. Taking balanced probably will be really lackluster. Even taking magic seems lame. Magic, at least what you have access to, seems good for utility, but takes too much time to be good in a fight. Even this practice bout, where you had plenty of time to buff, it didn't actually accomplish anything, and you just used your fists and fire breath. (Think of all the time you'd waste learning to make a fireball with magic that you can already make without it)

Focus on getting tougher and faster. You won't need extra time to turn your muscles on, and won't get upset because you can't decide which sword to cast.
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No. 214286 ID: c71597

>>214260
Balanced seems like a better bet. That way you won't be stuck in a situation where you can't get anything done. And while you're not going to be a master at either you will be decent at both and can use them together in ways that many of your foes wouldn't be able to. That should give you an advantage over both enemy mages and soldiers, because you will be able to do things that neither of them expects.
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No. 214292 ID: 8540b2

Balanced physical and magic power
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No. 214297 ID: 7790c4

Balance.
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No. 214300 ID: 611633
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214300

I vote Balanced: not in the sense of pursuing both fighting and magic separately, but combining the two!

Like so.
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No. 214314 ID: dad664

>>214260
It all comes down to whether or not you want to be up close and personal with your enemies, or if you'd rather engage them from a distance.
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No. 214324 ID: c00244

>>214260
Balanced. Become a master gish, use your magical abilities more for magical enhancements and tricks than blasting. Flying or easily climbing walls, stealth, combat booster spells, detecting hidden enemies and treasures, that sort of thing. Use your physical prowess when it's time to tear people apart, and your magical prowess to do things that being strong, fast, and tough can't do for you.
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No. 214329 ID: 67c611

Balance
Fire seems to be your element. Work on your fire resistance, flame breath, and fire evocation skills. Earth or water magic would be a great backup.
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No. 214332 ID: 8c0848
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214332

Fire is my element. I was forgot to mention it, but I definitely have an affinity to fire. Earth and Air are neutral and water is opposed, so it's as equally hard for me to use water as it is easy for me to use fire. It's balanced out or something.
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No. 214333 ID: 476456

Balance. You're in a mercenary troop, any weakness you can cherrypick a friend to cover.
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No. 214334 ID: 67c611

>>214332
Let's go fire/air then. Your body is more suited to dodging than blocking. Air is movement and finesse. Earth is stability and force. Air magic is only a backup for when fire doesn't work. You might be able to use air magic to supplement your dragon form's ability to fly. Probably required for flight.
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No. 214335 ID: 40cb26

>>214332
Is that a set thing, because you're part red dragon? Because it would be cool if you were equally good at each. On the other hand, having one element be best for pure damage isn't a bad thing either. I'm guessing lightning doesn't factor into this at all?

Try to breathe ice or some other element, just to see if you can.
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No. 214339 ID: 8c0848
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214339

I balance my magical and physical training. In addition to elemental energy bolts I can now cast magic that boosts my strength and speed and create magical armor as well as minor healing.

I also work on increasing my strength and agility, acrobatics and all that. I'm not going to be flipping around or anything, but I can move and dodge much better now.

The point is, I've worked everything as well as I can and I'm ready and able to kick ass.
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No. 214340 ID: ee8200

>>214339
...Whoa. You look badass.
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No. 214341 ID: 40cb26

AWESOME!

...You bang Jehral yet?
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No. 214343 ID: 67c611

Let's go to the mission select screen as see what's available.
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No. 214344 ID: 4ae7b5

You should get a spear or lance, with a shortsword for a sidearm, you look like a right proper lancer now.
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No. 214351 ID: 701a19

>>214341
Yes, lets all focus on what really matters.

¬_¬
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No. 214352 ID: 9251f7

Good work!

Now that that's out of the way, it's time to leave the merc life behind, settle down, and start a family with Jehral.

You'll make a great trophy wife :3c
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No. 214359 ID: 8c0848
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214359

Spears are good and I'll keep some short blades ready for up close.

I've got better things to do than worry about Jehral. I like him and all, but I need to work on things like harnessing the raw forces of nature to blast the shit out of things. Ka-shoom! Haha!
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No. 214360 ID: 13fc22

... perfect. let us kick everyone's ass all the time.
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No. 214361 ID: e3f578

Was your teacher the tough looking guy from a while ago? Who watched your arm wrestling match? He's probably the expert fighting teacher instead of the balance teacher but who knows. Our real Stallone might as well have been made of magic.

I hope we see him again one day. Hell, he's probably a bro of your father's because that would be a wonderful weird totally-not-coincidence inducted by the narrative. Oh well, there's about as much chance as that happening as a sandwich being close by. one-million-to-one to be exact.
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No. 214362 ID: 40cb26

>>214359
Works for me.

And you know Rynh... as nice as all that power is, you'll always need someone to watch your back. Go find out what the furball has been doing with all this time. Hopefully he hasn't blown his share of the gems on ale and whores.

And then go find Thodren and give him a frozen wedgie.
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No. 214363 ID: 71a4fa

>>214352

You mean Jehral makes a great trophy husband.
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No. 214365 ID: 8bdb6a

>>214360
>let us kick everyone's ass all the time.
This
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No. 214369 ID: 969e74

>>214359

Oh damn, be sure not to do that to his member next time you're giving him a stroke.
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No. 214426 ID: 5a2e05

Okay, so you're full-on gish. Depending on whether or not you're primarily offensive or defensive we might need a tank and a healer. I hope Jehral went full skillmonkey. If he can't pick a lock or disarm a trap we need to find someone else.
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No. 214443 ID: c71597

>>214359
Girl, you look badass enough that you can win the war all by yourself. Just bring along a shortsword and a shield as well. And don't forget a helmet, you don't want to lose an eye or something to a stray arrow that could have been deflected by a helmet.

Other than that lets get on with the asskicking. And make sure your company gets increased wages because they have magical assistance with them.
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No. 214586 ID: 67c611

>>party select screen
then
>>mission select screen
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No. 214588 ID: bc1727

Great, you look badass. Head over to whatever hub is available to get a job and get it. If Jehral is available, see what he can do. If you think you can accomplish what needs to be done with just him, great. Otherwise, go party hunting.
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No. 214617 ID: 3416ec

Awesome. Are we all set to go take over the world now?
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No. 214619 ID: 8c0848
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214619

I'll see what there is to do, then choose who goes with me. That way I know who I need for what.

Now let's check the job board.

Slay a chimera terrorizing a farming town. 4000¤ Great. I love poison breathing lion-scorpions.

Hunt goblin raiders in the northern desert. 3500¤ Back into the desert again. I feel gritty already.

Sweep temple ruins for traps in front of explorer team. 5500¤ Poison darts tickle...

Kill 30 rats in the city sewers. 100¤ This one's a joke, right?

Trade caravan escort. 2500¤ Gnolls, orcs, trolls and bandits unlikely? Right.

Destroy Enacian War Golem currently under construction. 25,000¤ The pay is awesome. Why do I doubt I'd live to spend it?

That's it for now.
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No. 214620 ID: f9649b

>>214619
Destroying the Enacian war golem would probably be the best choice for getting a better idea of what's going on to the north, but you're probably right in that you wouldn't survive it. Maybe help out that farming town first, then beat up those raiders? Getting a better feel for how powerful you are both physically and magically would probably be very useful.
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No. 214621 ID: c71597

>>214619
Go for the golem. With pay like that you can get a team together to go after it, making survival alot more likely. And you're way to awesome for failure. You will make it through fine and the golem will be destroyed. Or possibly bound to serve you instead. Either way it will be taken out of comission.
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No. 214622 ID: 40cb26

>>214619
The scorpion sounds like a good job for you and Jehral, since he can track it and you can actually kick its ass.

>>214620
My only worry about not doing the war golem thing is if we end up having to later fend off the final product It wouldn't do to go alone or just with Jehral, but if we invite a couple of out merc friends we might just have a chance. Rynh, if you can put together a competent party I suggest you go for it. If only to save yourself more trouble for little to no profit later.
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No. 214623 ID: 35de9d

GOLEM.
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No. 214625 ID: 0b2a05

Chimera.
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No. 214626 ID: 9618e3

>>214619
Temple Ruins.
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No. 214628 ID: 1a99f0

>>214619
sweeping for traps sounds like a good job for Jehral. Just how much more agile did you get from your training?
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No. 214629 ID: 476456

well if the golem is a sabotage mission maybe its doable... but otherwise if you cant get a lot of manpower you probably cant do it.
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No. 214630 ID: caffbb

Whom can we choose to come with us? We would need a good bunch of heavy hitters/meatshields and some skillmonkeys to be able to take on a heavily fortified factory.
Still: Golem it is!
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No. 214632 ID: 3a289a

Let's see... The Chimera is a good solid choice of job. You go with some buddies, you kill it, you get paid a solid amount.

The Golem job pays a lot, though. It would not be as straightforward. You likely couldn't take out all the security with anything short of a full army, and at that point you'd be splitting the money so much that it wouldn't be worth the time, much less the danger. This leaves stealth as our best option, which means just you and Jehral, so far as I know. With your shape-changing, you've got a significant advantage here. I think you're likely to be able to get to the golem relatively simply. Then you need some way of destroying it. That should be prepared before we try anything. I recommend explosives. After destroying it, we need to be able to get out. That's something we should plan before we go in, but we can't plan for it until we case the joint.

Also, this is liable to piss the Enacians off pretty badly, so to avoid incurring bounty hunters, we should not appear in our natural form any time while on the job.

With these measures, I'd say that the golem slaying is well worth it.
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No. 214633 ID: 5f0943

>>214619
Go for the chimera. It sounds like the most balanced job out of the lot.
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No. 214635 ID: 277821

Golem!
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No. 214637 ID: 074334

>>214619
I'd have to vote for the temple ruins
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No. 214639 ID: bc1727

Something tells me that golem job isn't going anywhere soon. If you do a smaller job first you could afford more manpower and equipment for the golem one.

Actually, this plan is double-effective, because by the time you finish another job this one could quite possibly become worth -more-. Chances are with a price like that more mercs will run up and try to do it, dying horribly raising the price. Let's face it, whoever you try to hire will want you to flash the cash immediately with a job this dangerous. You probably can't afford to try it.

Let's go for the chimera one - It's straightforward, manageable and worth a lot.
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No. 214641 ID: e3f578

You have an approximately a one-in-a-million chance against the golem. Do it.
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No. 214646 ID: e31d52

Go for the chimera!
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No. 214648 ID: 8bdb6a

Go for the Golem. Bring Jehral. He's sneaky. He can help you sneak in, you two can destroy it, bring back a vital component as proof, and live like kings for a month.
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No. 214651 ID: a83ce3

>>214619
Let's go stomp the multiple chimera heads.

Faster for quicker turnaround, a lot less hassle than sneaking into dangerous territory, and generally safer/more prosperous.
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No. 214653 ID: 4ae7b5

Chimera, with our luck we are going to arrive at the Golem just as it activates anyway so might as well have the cash to buy some proper gear by then.
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No. 214657 ID: 7a18b5

OH MAN GO FOR THE RATS! AWESOME!
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No. 214658 ID: 18b4bb

>>214619
Go for the Chimera.
The war Golem thing sounds like a group effort. A big group. While at the same time that little farm town might not last long enough to pay up if it isn't dealt with soon.
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No. 214661 ID: 7d53c3

Golem
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No. 214675 ID: a594b9

I'm going to vote for Chimera just so we don't die to the Golem holy shit
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No. 214682 ID: 291e07

>>214619

Gotta remember that these payoffs will be split. The Chimera will need at least three or four people. Temple ruins, could be done with just you and Jehral, and if so would offer the best reward for you personally.

Aside the golem one, of course, but you'll probably need more serious magic mojo than you have right now for that one.
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No. 214683 ID: 8bdb6a

On second thought, it might be worth finding out a little more about the golem thing, in case there's something that'd make it suicidal, instead of just dangerous, for you and jehral.

>Sweep temple ruins for traps in front of explorer team. 5500¤
Despite sounding like a premise for a bondage fanfic, this is probably your next best bet, since the pay is great and you can probably magic most of it from afar.
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No. 214717 ID: 3a289a

>>214683
Traps are not generally designed to be detectable from afar.
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No. 214721 ID: 8540b2

If where going to end up being involved with the war up north at some point in the future. It wouldn’t hurt to take out the supper weapon that’s under development by a potential enemy. Who might decide to use it on us later on. Go for the golem.
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No. 214739 ID: 81343b

Go for the Golem. I mean how hard can it be? It's still under construction isn't it?
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No. 214745 ID: 6547ec

>>214641
APPROXIMATELY one in a million, or EXACTLY one in a million? This is an extremely important distinction.

Go beat up GolemBoss either way, though.
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No. 214746 ID: 1a99f0

>>214739
the golem may not be done, but they still have a lot of power. see >>209891
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No. 214785 ID: a41aaf

Well shit. We can go blow up the Gundam Golem while it's still being built but we're underpowered, or wait until we're stronger. Any by then the Golem will be complete and we'd be back to being hideously outmatched again.
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No. 214811 ID: 67c611
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214811

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No. 214813 ID: 243525

instead of destroying it, why not take out the commander and use it ourself? if destruction is required then order it to self destruct after you are done.
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No. 214819 ID: 8c0848
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214819

I guess the chimera is a good place to start, but I'll probably want some help.
Tackling giant, magical beasts on your own rarely ends well from what I've heard. It says Chimera on the notice, but the description sounds more like a Manticore, which is still technically a chimera, but they should learn the difference.

So, what kind of help should I get for killing your average human-faced lion with a scorpion tail the size of an elephant? There's a couple hundred mercs here to choose from, so I'd better just pick the general type of help I need.

The reward is also going to be split up between us, the more people the easier it is, but the payout starts to get crappy too. If I pick people well suited to fighting this thing, it should go well with just a few of us.
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No. 214821 ID: a594b9

Getting stung by that thing will be BAD NEWS for anyone. Get someone that's good at dodging attacks, or has armor that would easily deflect such a strike.

Being in close combat with it is going to be rather dangerous even then. We're going to want at least two ranged fighters. You count. You can blast it from a distance.

You can fill in a role of distracting it or blasting it. So we need two more people, either both ranged, or one ranged and one quick, well-armored fighter.
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No. 214832 ID: 131a1a

Going into head-on close combat sounds just like a stupid move. Have you got someone with a powerful long-range attack like a gnoll or minotaur archer with a massive longbow? Also there's no need to be fair so a devious magician or some trap and poison expert with experience in rigging the battlefield would be handy. Then you can engage the chimera from afar and catch it in a trap or disabling spell of some sorts if it tries to rush you.

You will be the magical fire support and last resort defense with your spear. Is it possible to shapeshift to something that is highly resistant to poisons? That would give you a huge edge.
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No. 214836 ID: 620bfb

You'll want one person at least who can keep its attention. Everyone else should be suited to blasting the fuck out of it with something from a range, be it arrows or spells. Maybe a healer to keep the tank up and running.
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No. 214837 ID: f35afd

You need another fighter and a healer and You'll probably be fine.
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No. 214849 ID: 18b4bb

>>214819
Get your bull-buddy. Hopefully he won't be sore about the sparring match after all this time. Plus he's in that size range to chimeras where he's too small to be taken seriously, but big enough to be considered a good meal.
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No. 214855 ID: dad664

>>214819
Technically you're DPS. You'll want someone who can keep the beast on them, while being able to take a few hits and keep on trucking. And you'll want one, maybe two people who can provide medical aid for those who have been wounded. The rest should be people who can just pewpewpew the thing to death.
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No. 214860 ID: 4c13fa

Agreeing that a tank is desirable. The bull guy would be alright if he's available, but if you have an actual list of people and their abilities that are willing to go I'd say show us so we can make a good decision.
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No. 214862 ID: 67c611

Jehral for sure. I've got a plan and we need him. Then one meatshield with some good thick armor.

Party = Rynh, Jehral, Meatshield
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No. 214865 ID: 131a1a

I really think Rynh should leave Jehral behind on this one. He's cute, but that's not going to cut it against some giant beast. Better give him a farewell kiss and a promise to get drunk together once you return with the job money.
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No. 214866 ID: f2a565

Well besides Jehral... yeah I think most people have the basic idea here. Some big beefy warrior, along with some sort of 'healer'; preferably one who can handle both wounds and poison.

If you're worried about having to split the moneys too many ways.....healers a higher priority then the meat shield I think. Our hero isn't exactly fragile! But to kill the thing and die of poison... yeah not pleasant.
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No. 214869 ID: c71597

>>214819
Well you need a quick nervous little bastard to be point man. Then it's probably good to have one or two that can hit what they aim at with a bow or a crossbow. Then an additional two or three to act as meatshields with good armour and heavy weapons.

It's a bonus if they have experiance fighting magical crap. If the job goes well and the team gets along decently then you can probably keep them together and tackle something harder with a bigger reward.
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No. 214876 ID: a41aaf

Number one priority: ask around, and fond those with experience dealing with Chimera/Manticore.


Also: how sentient/sapient are Manticore? Wild beast acting on instinct/self aware but non-lingual/intelligent but amoral/intelligent but willfully malevolent?
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No. 214877 ID: 476456

that stinger is probably going to go through armor.
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No. 214879 ID: 40cb26

>>214819
You're hunting down a beast, so someone who can track and trap may prove essential. Jehral is a good bet for that, but we don't want him to go toe to toe with it. If we bring him we'll need to stay back and take pot shots at it. We'll also need someone who isn't going to get taken out to carry something to cure poisoning after the battle, might as well give those to him too.

Besides that we'll need a bruiser to deal some damage, Thodren might do but he's a also big target. Not terribly slow but someone faster and maybe better armed and armored would be better. How about your gnoll friend from before?
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No. 214885 ID: 18b4bb

>>214819
Come to think of it, is chimera a term for a specific kind of monster, or does it refer to any sort of creature that is formed from a bunch of different creatures? Find out more at the village I guess.
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No. 214907 ID: 8c0848
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There's Thodren for a meatwall. He's pretty huge.
Shera is a catfolk, she's big on running around and throwing things. Kind of like Jehral with bigger tits...
Stark, he's an archer. He shoots arrows from a bow. I don't know what else to say here.
Kryssa, shoots bolts from a crossbow. Yeah...
Gustav is a mage. He's better at magic than me, but I could break him with my bare hands. It all balances out.
Jehral, tiny target with throwing daggers. He flips out and stabs things.
Dagnyr. He's a gnoll, so he likes stabbing and biting things.

So we all know some first-aid. I can heal minor things. Gustav can probably heal more things. It's probably best to avoid being horribly wounded in the first place.

Okay, this job pays 4000¤, so who do I want to bring along?
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No. 214908 ID: 8bdb6a

Dagnyr only. He cuts and you stab with lightning and use your magic to counter any weird supernatural effects. Split the money 50/50, or 60/40 if one of you unquestionably saves the other one's ass. (Thus encouraging him to actually save your ass if it needs saving)
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No. 214909 ID: 70d9eb

Dagnyr only. Let Jehral be on his own for a bit so he can grow jealous and bitter.
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No. 214910 ID: c00244

>>214907
Find out if Gustav can cure horrible poisoning. If he can, bring him. If he can't, bring someone who can. It would be a total bitch to kill it only to have one or more of your team die from the aftereffects.

Bring Thodren, Kryssa, Gustav (or someone else who can cure poison), and Jehral. At 800 each, that pay isn't too shabby. Jehral as bait/lure, Kryssa and Gustav as ranged support, then you, Jehral, and Thodren beat the shit out of it together in melee and have Gustav patch up anyone injured if something goes horribly wrong.

You could probably drop Thodren, Jehral, and/or Kryssa from this plan if you think you're badass and want a bigger slice of the pay. You really just need two solid fighters to melee it and a capable nukemage, but a third fighter, additional ranged support, and a competent healer could save your bacon if things start going south.
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No. 214914 ID: 131a1a

Definitely bring Kryssa and Gustav. Maybe Thodren or Dagnyr as backup.

I just don't see what Jehrals or Sheras throwing daggers could do against something the size of an elephant...
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No. 214917 ID: c00244

>>214914
I figured that in order to fight it on our terms, we'd probably want someone fast to act as lure. They don't have to hurt it, just annoy it enough that it gets pulled into position for everyone else to get the ambush off. We could drop that from our plan and just slug it out straight up, but that's a bit more dangerous.

On the other hand, maybe I'm being silly in assuming that Jehral could/would be willing to act as lure in a plan that would involve him running away from a mutant scorpion-lion the size of an elephant. Or that he's fast enough to manage it. He just struck me as speedy and hard to hit, thus a good fit for the role.
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No. 214919 ID: 15031a

Gustav I think for sure, especially if he can cure poisonings.

Jehral for fun and because this thing will need to be tracked first, plus he can probably get into its weak spots.
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No. 214926 ID: 35de9d

Gustaf, Thorden and Stark.

Stark is an archer, but my guess is that weak asses don't survive long in this business. He likely has some... 'special' arrows.

Sad about leaving out Jehral, but this ain't his deal.
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No. 214930 ID: 3a289a

>>214907
Thodren is a must, he can draw attention while we do shit. Other than that, I'd say maybe one of the archers. A well-aimed bolt from a high position is a pretty good asset.

Anyone else would just be splitting the paycheck unnecessarily.
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No. 214945 ID: 40cb26

>>214907
My idea is: You don't want to get close if you can help it so bring Stark and Kryssa, and Jehral. Jehral does the tracking and trapping as needed. You use thrown and reach weapons with magic to stun and control the monster at a distance while the others shoot it up.

All striker tactics, just be careful and it'll be a piece of cake. ...Poisonous cake perhaps, so bring antivenoms.
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No. 214948 ID: 63ab82

Jehral + mage. You are med range support/attacker. Can you polymorph Jehral into something poison resistant? E.g. a slime. Hey big bad chimera? Yeah I am a slime. Your posion doesn't do a thing. Also, your blows just stir up my slime. I can reform in no time.

Oh wait. Gelaninous cube. Fuuuuuuuucc.....
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No. 214981 ID: a7a85a

Bring Jehral. Much as I like the idea of him stewing in jealousy a small, hard to hit, fast target that whirls around doing damage is always the worst for the enemy to deal with, even if the enemy itself is fast. And manticore isn't built for fast turns and flippy freakery like the elf-bold.

For archers, see who can shoot blinding shots and take one.

Unless Thorden can muster better armor or Gustav can heal or heal poison they seem kind of superfluous on this kind of mission.

Same with Shera. I'd love to see her jiggling around in action, but she can't beat Jehral's tiny tininess.

Unless you know of her skills and she is better than Jehral, then by all means take her~
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No. 214982 ID: c4c313

Bring Jehral and Stark, but not Rynh. Rynh can go kill some rats while Jehral hunts it down and Stark impales the thing with his longbow.
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No. 214994 ID: 620bfb

>Jehral with bigger tits
So we're ditching him for good, then.
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No. 214996 ID: 445c48

Kryssa and Shera.
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No. 215002 ID: 701a19

>>214907
Thodren and Jehral.
Jehral's small, so it will see him as less of a threat. Thodren gets its attention, Jehral sneak attacks its tail off, you keep it off balance and on fire.
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No. 215006 ID: 8e18cd

Jehral and Shera
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No. 215042 ID: 18b4bb

>>214908
couldn't that also encourage Dagnyr to let Rynh get into situations where she needs saving? Or even arranging one or two?
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No. 215058 ID: c71597

>>214907
Jehral for point man. He goes first and hopefully discovers enemies before they discover him. Stark and Kryssa for ranged back up. Thodren and Dagnyr for heavy duty melee stuff. You act as teamleader and do what needs to be done.

That won't give you a big payout on this job. But tell them that you're doing it as a starter to get the team to know how to work together before tackling more dangerous and well paying stuff.
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No. 215153 ID: d45912

I like the idea of Rynh, Jehral, and a meatshield (Thorden is perfect), but it only really works if Jehral is capable of shooting a bow, as daggers just isn't going to cut it.
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No. 215158 ID: 620bfb

I say we should keep the group to four max for at least a thousand each. As for who, dunno. At least bring Gustav, magic is always useful.
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No. 215174 ID: bc1727

Thodren & Jehral for the Manticore.

Thodren, Jehral & Gustav for the Golem.

I'd say with a 3 man party you should try to kill those goblin raiders too once you finish off the Manticore. After that, pick up Gustav as well and head out for golem smashing. I wouldn't try the golem without the 4 of you.

That's still a lot of money split 4 ways.
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No. 215199 ID: f35afd

Just Dagnyr if you can heal manticore poison, and Dagnyr and Gustav if you can't
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No. 216360 ID: 8c0848
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Alright. I've decided who I'll take with me. It's time to kick some freak ass. We'll show it it's not okay to be a bunch of things just mashed together for no reason!
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