??? 2009/09/28(Mon)13:34 No. 53132 ID: 5696d4
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"... Why is everything so dark?"

Please suggest an action.

poke that red thing

>>53132

Shout "hello?"

Grope around.

Punch the darkness

Are you in a box? You better not be in a fucking box. Punch the fuck out of there.

??? 2009/09/28(Mon)13:40 No. 53145 ID: 5696d4
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>>53136
>>53137
>>53139
>>53141

> WORDS WORDS WORDS WORDS

... I...

It's so cold...

>>53145

Maybe you need a heatlamp, being a real big lizard.

Take no shit, punch all around. Take Tom to moon.

>Stop pissing around with me!


>Start punching. Everywhere!

??? 2009/09/28(Mon)13:44 No. 53154 ID: 5696d4
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>>53147

I am a lizard?

>>53149
>>53151

I punch all around. It does seem like I'm in a box.

>It WAS a fucking box!
>You fucker.
>I'm taking control of this shit.

>Sanya busts out of the fuck box.

Push RED BUTTAN

Gezzono 2009/09/28(Mon)13:53 No. 53161 ID: 5696d4
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>>53160

Mhm. Everything looks brighter.

>>53161

Knock on the lid. Press the button again.

Gezzono 2009/09/28(Mon)14:41 No. 53178 ID: 5696d4
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>>53173

The box opens!

...

Gezzono 2009/09/28(Mon)14:42 No. 53179 ID: 5696d4
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...

... It's starting to fill the box with water!

And I can't get up!

>>53179

Hurry and see if you can reshut it! Maybe float out of here?

>>53179
Please tell me you float!

Gezzono 2009/09/28(Mon)14:49 No. 53187 ID: 5696d4
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>>53182

I can't even get my body to move, and the water's already rising!

I can't swim...

>>53187

Drown?

Sanya 2009/09/28(Mon)14:58 No. 53194 ID: 5696d4
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"GEZZONO!"

... What a nightmare...

Sanya 2009/09/28(Mon)15:17 No. 53207 ID: 5696d4
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We haven't seen Gezzono before the sun set, and we can't inquire by the castle because it was off-limits to the likes of us. Geez, just one day with that pervert and I'm already dreaming about him...

... But I'm a bit worried.

>>53207

Maybe we should go and see if we can't locate him. Ask around and that sort of thing.

>>53207
eat a bug

Sanya 2009/09/28(Mon)15:47 No. 53225 ID: 5696d4
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>>53213

At midnight? Who in their right mind would stay awake at this kind of time?

>>53214

... You know, I'm still damn fatigued from that hang-over in the Brewery. I'll just ignore you for now.

You're looking delightfully olive this evening.

Give us a recap of the present situation. Why are you sleeping outside?

Sanya 2009/09/28(Mon)16:05 No. 53240 ID: 5696d4
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>>53230

Apparently Murdelp killed the Bartender, and when someone found out a big commotion came out. We were able to tell them the truth, so we weren't arrested. However, we're now seen as murderers by the Dorfs. The Inn doesn't even want us there.

The guards have assured us about officially announcing the true story, so by tomorrow we'll be able to clear our names. While that's not happening, however...

[Be right back in an hour.]

Don't take this the wrong way, but if I were you I'd look around for a safer place to sleep. Between being considered a murderer, and wearing those adorable pink undies, you have a lot to worry about.

Maybe sleep at the top of that tree. I bet dwarves can't climb trees.

Show your appreciation by fondling Murder-P, I mean Murdelp



...'s nose.
Then go back to sleep for now, if you're that tired. But, why do you say Gezzono's a pervert?

>>53253
He kindof fondled her feet while releasing her from the cuffs in the dungeon. And then joked about raping her (which apparently EVERYONE wants to do).

Sanya 2009/09/28(Mon)17:15 No. 53263 ID: 5696d4
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>>53249

I know this place more than you do, and I know that it's rather peaceful in this area. Still, I understand why you're being so worried.

I carry the sleeping Murdelp into my shoulders. The guy's so sound asleep.

Well? Where should I go now?

Climb that tree and then climb from there onto the roof of the house next to you. That should keep you safe until morning.

>>53263

You've got him right where you want him! Now give him the electric chair! He'll tap out.

Sanya 2009/09/28(Mon)17:30 No. 53269 ID: 5696d4
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>>53264

I don't want to wake him up by doing so! Besides, my body feels worn out from whatever happened to me at the Brewery. I might risk injuring the both of us.

I don't know, then. Hide behind a house?

If you're too tired to do anything, why are you asking what to do?

Sanya 2009/09/28(Mon)17:42 No. 53274 ID: 5696d4
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>>53271

Because you're my Wisdom Stone! You've helped me a lot, and I feel like I couldn't repay you for everything you've done to me. I know you might be silly and perverted sometimes, but you've saved me a couple-

... Why are you shining so suddenly?

Sanya 2009/09/28(Mon)17:44 No. 53276 ID: 5696d4
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

We'll make you a true sayan yet!

Sanya 2009/09/28(Mon)17:52 No. 53280 ID: 5696d4
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Everything's so bright...

... There's a familiar figure right in front of me... but my long arms can't reach him for some reason.

Do you have anything else long, that CAN reach him?

??? 2009/09/28(Mon)17:56 No. 53285 ID: 5696d4
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>>53282

> Do you have anything-

"Hush, my child. I am but only ethereal, and can hear the thoughts of you both."

>>53285
Well met.

>>53285
Any idea how Gezzono is doing?

??? 2009/09/28(Mon)18:07 No. 53290 ID: 5696d4
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"I have come to warn you about certain things. King Yelims of the Nocitomes are coming to the fortress to seize control of Lady Sanya. If she were to be captured while she has not developed her capabilities, I fear for her safety."

>"... My capabilities?"

"Lady Sanya, you possess a magnificent power that only a handful have grasped upon, let alone the few who master and utilize it to its maximum efficiency. In time, your journey will take you to various places, uncovering your real purpose."

"Perhaps, your father will be pleased to know about this."

??? 2009/09/28(Mon)18:10 No. 53291 ID: 5696d4
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>>53288

"Gezzono does not fare well with fate. He seems to have been imprisoned by the Dorf King for a reason I cannot unveil."

>>53291
How can we rescue him? Should we even try?

??? 2009/09/28(Mon)18:24 No. 53294 ID: 5696d4
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>>53293

"As a part of my essence is trapped inside the stone, it will lead you to Gezzono the same way he was able to find you earlier. You are to find out how exactly the stone will help, as this is one of the tests that the 'initiation' must challenge you to pass."

"Lady Sanya, do not break your bond with the Wisdom Stone. It is not as foolish as it might seem to be. It will ultimately lead you to me, and your father."

>>53294
Are you saying we're not foolish? How dare you! We are totally foolish! Right guys? Now excuse me I still have to practice my singing.

57 bottles of beer on the wall 57 bottles of beer...

??? 2009/09/28(Mon)18:35 No. 53297 ID: 5696d4
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"... father... failed before... you can... better than him..."

It's time to gear up and STORM THE CASTLE!

>Lady Sanya, you possess a magnificent power that only a handful have grasped upon,
Mind crush!
>let alone the few who master and utilize it to its maximum efficiency.
We have to level up Mind crush!
>In time, your journey will take you to various places, uncovering your real purpose.
We're going to crush some minds!

Sanya: Awaken to find yourself hanging upside down from a snare trap you sleepwalked into as you stumbled towards the figure in your dream.

>Lady Sanya, you possess a magnificent power that only a handful have grasped upon,
BOOBS!
>let alone the few who master and utilize it to its maximum efficiency.
We have to level up boobs!
>In time, your journey will take you to various places, uncovering your real purpose.
We're going to squeeze some boobs!

>>53361
>Lady Sanya, you possess a magnificent power that only a handful have grasped upon,
OUR NOSE
>let alone the few who master and utilize it to its maximum efficiency.
We have to level up OUR NOSE
>In time, your journey will take you to various places, uncovering your real purpose.
We're going to RUB SOME NOSES

Well whatever it is, Dezzono is the one who can teach us about it.

So uh, I think it's Boobs.

>>53361
If leveling up her breasts will make Sanya able to use the PUFF-PUFF attack, I'm all for it.

the boobs theory is rock solid.

>>53361

>"... father... failed before... you can... better than him..."

Well fuck.

[will update this quest about eight hours later]

Sanya 2009/09/29(Tue)13:06 No. 53520 ID: 5696d4
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... Will I really get to see my father, Wisdom Stone?

... We should save Gezzono, then.

>>53520
Well, give that armor you bought a go.
Won't hurt to be prepared.

You seem rather upside down.

Are your hands bound?

Sanya 2009/09/29(Tue)13:37 No. 53541 ID: 5696d4
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>>53533

Crap, I AM upside-down!

My leg must've been tangled on one of those vines I didn't see. Other than that, I'm just one snared Sergon.

>>53531

Murdelp has the Wooden Mail, and he's nowhere to be found. In fact, he has all the purchased items. Where is he, anyway?!

Try to gain some purchase with your other leg so you can reach up to free yourself. You probably can't manage with just one leg.

Sanya 2009/09/29(Tue)14:07 No. 53551 ID: 5696d4
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>>53542

With my free leg, I try to gain leverage by pulling myself using the trunk. It's better than nothing: I managed to get myself at least high enough to reach the vine with effort.

I think I have the knife from the dungeon with me.

>>53551
Have it where?~

>>53555
IN HER POCKET.

Anyway, you should try to untie it first, you don't need to be swinging around a knife near your foot.

>>53555
IN HER POCKET.

Anyway, you should try to untie it first, you don't need to be swinging around a knife near your foot.

Sanya 2009/09/29(Tue)14:21 No. 53564 ID: 5696d4
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>>53555

IN MY CLEAVAGE SLOT, JUST LIKE ANY OTHER FEMALES YOU SEE ON SOME QUESTS, OF COURSE.

Apparently it's tight enough to hold it there.

>>53558

The vine's within arm reach, but it's rather difficult to untie it with my position. I have to balance myself to keep a grasp of the trunk.

>>53564
Good, just where I was hoping~
It should be safe to cut through as long as you remember to swing your hand far away from the rest of you as you start to fall.

Sanya 2009/09/29(Tue)15:05 No. 53616 ID: 5696d4
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>>53575

I cut the vine.

(ANIMATED)

>>53564
You keep a knife in your cleavage? The hell's wrong with you?! Those 'other women' keep round things like a clip of ammo there, not a friggin' knife!

>>53616

Let's go find out little kobold buddy!

vytalibus 2009/09/29(Tue)15:25 No. 53653 ID: 5696d4
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>>53639

I go inside the Fortress.

... Mhm. The Brewery seems to be void of people. I guess we should eliminate that?

Where should I look?

>>53653
You know, now would be a good time to ask what the potions he bought were. Head there first.

>>53653
Look around the outside of the castle.
Does the population seem to have gathered there?

Find out where you can buy some pants so you stop getting molested. Try the armor place. Maybe the kobold is there.

Sanya 2009/09/29(Tue)16:32 No. 53720 ID: 5696d4
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>>53669

We had POTIONS?!

... Murdelp's not telling me EVERYTHING. >:(

>>53674

The area outside the castle is full of guards, but none of the civilians. The castle is still off-limits.

Of course, unless we break our way in.

Sanya 2009/09/29(Tue)17:16 No. 53768 ID: 5696d4
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>>53705

Murdelp doesn't seem to be here.

"H-h-hello and welcome..." greeted the elf shopkeeper. I can tell from a distance that he's worried about something.

>>53768
Ask him what's wrong?

>>53768
Ask him what's wrong.

Say "Hello, I was looking for some help picking out some clothes."

Make a sultry pose.

Sanya 2009/09/29(Tue)17:45 No. 53788 ID: 5696d4
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>>53773

I try to use my charm against him. It doesn't work.

(See image for details)

>>53771

He says he saw a kobold get arrested for supposedly stealing a Wooden Mail. He knows he was the same guy from yesterday who honestly bought at his shop, but seeing that he was an elf, he does not know how to stop the arrest.

Ask him where the jail is around here, then go there immediately.

Also say you'll still need some clothes later.

Sanya 2009/09/29(Tue)18:05 No. 53798 ID: 5696d4
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>>53793

He says there is no jail, but the castle has a dungeon inside where they imprison the criminals. He mentions the only way to go there beside entering the castle is through the cave just beside the castle.

He warns us that even though the cave is lightly guarded relatively, it is still chunked with the elite Dorfs.

"Please rescue that Kobold for me..." he blushes a little.

Say "You know about dealing with dwarves as an outsider. Any tips for dealing with them without fighting?"

Sanya 2009/09/29(Tue)18:23 No. 53804 ID: 5696d4
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>>53800

He laughs hesitantly. "W-w-well, there's always this, and that..."

... I don't think this will end well. I stop him before he could even describe his "one-night stand" with the Bartender.

>>53804
The Bartender who tried to rape you?
...I guess even dorfs can swing both ways.

Forget it. Head straight for the cave.

Sanya 2009/09/29(Tue)19:19 No. 53848 ID: 5696d4
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>>53836

You wouldn't want that!

Not after the elf just offered me to borrow one item from his stash!

He brings me to one of his shelves and tells me he keeps his personal weapons in here. He mentions that I can borrow one item from his stash while I go to this dangerous mission.

I should probably take his advice. Here are the items:

Light Spear - a spear that doubles as a throwing javelin. The wooden part seems to be tough enough to endure such flexibility.

Shield - an ordinary shield.

Strength Glove - a single glove that amplifies the strength of its users.

Fire Rod - a very straightforward rod that launches flames from its ruby jewel.

Mithril Axe - a heavy but intimidating axe.

Antinium Bombs - three bombs with a small concentrated blast radius.

Yew Arrows - arrows made from yew that can be launched farther than regular arrows.

>>53848
How hot are the flames from the Fire Rod?
This is important.

Let's go with the strength glove. You don't seem great in a fight, but super strength plus your knife will make a nasty surprise, or you can use it to subdue opponents nonlethally.

Next, examine the cave for any special qualities. You're Observant, right? (Though your gaydar is lacking.)

>>53848
I say Fire Rod or Strength Glove. Are both of these unlimited-use?

Sanya 2009/09/29(Tue)19:45 No. 53899 ID: 5696d4
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>>53852

The flames are hot enough to melt most metals.

>>53858

Both have unlimited use, but the power decreases after simultaneous usage.

Fire!

Sanya 2009/09/29(Tue)20:05 No. 53938 ID: 5696d4
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... Well now? I think it's a tie between the Strength Gloves and the Fire Rod.

I can go with either, but we can only take one.

gloves

>>53938
>I can go with either
That's what she said.

How strong does the glove make you? How far can the fire rod launch flames? I'm currently leaning towards fire rod.

Sanya 2009/09/29(Tue)20:20 No. 53968 ID: 5696d4
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Fire Rod it is!

I bid goodbye to the elf, at least for now. I know I will have to return the rod back later on.

The cave isn't too far, and some of the trees here have dark-colored trunks. It's like a natural camouflage for me to just linger around.

I see two Dorfs engaging in light conversation.

>>53968
That pink clothing can't be good for camouflage.

Maybe you should remove it. Or at least rub mud on it.

Wouldn't your pink clothes stand out against the dark tree?

>>53971
>>53972
These two are right! Quick! Strip down to increase camouflage rating!

>>53968
Don't worry, these are dorfs. Disembodied floating breasts are just nature's way of telling them they're not drinking enough.

Sanya 2009/09/29(Tue)20:36 No. 53999 ID: 5696d4
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Ehem, guys?

Focus on the situation, please. We don't have much time, I fear.

Leap silently over their heads while they're distracted.

Lighting a tree on fire could make a good distraction.

>>54030
Do this, but only if the trees are sparse enough not to all go up. And then get away from the tree before they notice it's burning.
Of course if they were elves this'd work even better.

Sanya 2009/09/29(Tue)21:11 No. 54057 ID: 5696d4
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>>54036

Sounds like a plan. A distraction is much better than head-on confrontation.

Here's the location on where I am. Where should I aim the Fire Rod at?

Sanya 2009/09/29(Tue)21:24 No. 54082 ID: 5696d4
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>>54066

Well, here goes nothing...

...

... It works! The Dorfs are distracted!

Better start running...

Sanya 2009/09/29(Tue)21:35 No. 54095 ID: 5696d4
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... Are they just -staring- at the burning tree?

... No time to think about that!

[Paused]

Maybe they just enjoy fire a lot.

Onward!

Sanya 2009/10/01(Thu)14:15 No. 55060 ID: 5696d4
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I'm inside.

What are we looking at, here?

>>55060
Oh great, rockfall traps. Take a look at the sign before you try to navigate past them.

Crawl to sign. Avoid the hole. Mind the bumps on the floor. Get hit by rock on the head.

Sanya 2009/10/01(Thu)14:24 No. 55073 ID: 5696d4
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>>55067
>>55069

>Sign

It seems to be a map to this area. Seems pretty straightforward, though there are no markings or warnings on this map.

>>55060
Hey, is your OBSERVANT quality passive or do you have to actively look around to spot hidden things?

Examine bumps. Examine rock. Examine square in the wall.

Sanya 2009/10/01(Thu)14:29 No. 55083 ID: 5696d4
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>>55075

My OBSERVANT trait is passive, but will only work on items and things that are out of place. This is how I was able to see Murdelp popping out from behind the boulder back then.

Sanya 2009/10/01(Thu)14:43 No. 55105 ID: 5696d4
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>>55080

>Rocks

They're just rocks... though they're oddly-positioned.

>Hole on wall

I can see through the hole, but I can't make something because of that Dorf blocking most of my view.

Avoid stepping on the bumps. Pick up the rock. Throw it as a distraction so the dwarf looks through the window, then run past him.

Don't step on the rocks. Don't pick up the rocks. Peek around the corner.

Sanya 2009/10/01(Thu)21:13 No. 55362 ID: 5696d4
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(My apologies for leaving you all hanging.)

A random Dorf appears!

I wear my Wooden Mail. It feels a bit heavy, but I can manage.

Remember that I have two weapons in my inventory. Which should I choose, and what should I do?

>>55362
Um... I thought Murdelp had the wooden mail.

...ANYWAY

He's got a hammer! Hammerdorfs are very dangerous. With the way those others reacted to the fire, though... I wonder if these guys have temperature turned on. If you light him on fire and he doesn't notice, you'll have a hard time fighting him with your dagger afterwards...

I dunno!

Say "Hold on! I'm not here to fight you!"

Discreetly draw fire scepter.

What? I can't hear you over the MIND CRUSH.

I guess fire rod. Range is always good.

>>55378
Last time Sanya killed something with MIND CRUSH, she passed out immediately afterwards.

That would be bad, here.

vytalibus 2009/10/01(Thu)21:25 No. 55381 ID: 5696d4
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> Wooden Mail?

FUCK.

(Reset. Sanya doesn't have any armor)

Wooden armor + Fire scepter is a dumb combo anyway

>>55383
But, if you light yourself on fire, ninjas can't catch you.

If you get proper full-coverage wooden armor, you can light it on fire for a short time before you have to get out. The perfect espionage plan for any place with a moat.

Do see if the dorf is hostile before you attack.

Sanya 2009/10/01(Thu)21:41 No. 55417 ID: 5696d4
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>>55376
>>55397

I pull out my Fire Rod from behind me, taking it away from the Dorf's view. I call out to him, saying that I do not wish to hurt him.

Instead, he holds on to his hammer even more tightly. "Orders o' da King. Ya'r an intruder now, lass."

>>55417
hurm

Get behind him, touch nose to back of head, await tantrum spiral

Set his beard on fire.

It's their weakness.

>>55419
Sanya would need some way of not being the nearest target though. I guess if the dorf leads us further in, she could touch her nose to the other dwarf we saw, then dash off while they fight.

>>55425
I was under the impression of it being first target seen.

Sanya 2009/10/01(Thu)21:59 No. 55452 ID: 5696d4
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>>55419
>>55425

With this narrow alleyway, I can't even get close to him! He has a rather wide swing, and his hammer covers most of the path.

"Aha!" he exclaims. "So you DO have a weapon!"

I think we have no choice but to do some casualty.

>>55452
Nose bump and RUN.

>>55452
Light him on fire, then. If he is a DF dorf, then others will take his firey equipment after his death, spreading the fire like a yellow-red plague.

>>55453
That's retarded. He's already trying to kill her. Why enrage him more?

Fire -> Beard

>>55460
Right, he's already trying to kill her, but with a rage bump he'll lose strategy and also go after any dorfs we panickedly run past. It'll work even better if he's on fire.

I hope we aren't responsible for the elimination of an entire fort in the end.

>>55471
Considering our experience so far with these dorfs I'm not sure that would really tear at my conscience much.

Sanya 2009/10/01(Thu)22:26 No. 55494 ID: 5696d4
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>>55455
>>55460

I aim my Fire Rod at him.

... Something's wrong.

(ANIMATED)

>>55494
Nose bump and RUN.

Shout "SUCCESS!" with great sincerity using your charisma specialty.

While he's confused, stab him in the throat.

Sanya 2009/10/01(Thu)22:43 No. 55538 ID: 5696d4
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>>55503

THAT'S NOT HOW "CHARM" WORKS.

(ANIMATED)

So which stat WOULD have made you good at acting and lying, miss charisma-pants?

So, your fire wand didn't work, your surprise-shiv didn't work, and your nose-bump won't work and is a dumb plan anyway.

Uhh...

>>55550
Uh...

Run?

There's more dwarves behind us, though.

I guess you could try surrendering?

...why the fuck did the fire rod fizzle. Sanya only used it ONCE.

There's no point in running away. The only way is forward. You can't just avoid the dorf, the hallway is too narrow. The fire rod doesn't work. Time to see how good you are with that dagger, Sanya. You're going to have to get the keys to Murdelp's cell now as well, since the fire rod won't fucking melt the bars.

Sanya 2009/10/01(Thu)23:35 No. 55594 ID: 5696d4
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> OMG LET'S GIVE UP MIND CRUSH AND FIRE ROD DON'T WORK-

...

>>55562

... There.

>>55594

Kick him in the face. Put the knife to his throat and tell him you could have killed him. Then headbutt him in the face as hard as you can.

Wait, you can fight now? You can beat a hammerer while unarmored and armed only with a dagger?

Okay, go nuts.

Sanya 2009/10/02(Fri)00:05 No. 55612 ID: 5696d4
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>>55599

On the contrary, it's easy. I mean, he's wasting all that momentum. You should know this, since you're supposedly wise.

>>55596

I remind him that my purpose for being in the cave is to save my friends, but warn him that I will kill anyone who gets in my way. He nods quickly.

(ANIMATED)

Sanya 2009/10/02(Fri)00:16 No. 55616 ID: 5696d4
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With a swift kick to his stomach, the Dorf lays unconscious.

(Paused)

Loot hammer

>>55616

Check if he has keys. Looting his cash would be a dick move. Bring the hammer though.

>>55616
Oh my god, you kicked him so hard his beard retracted into his face!

Seconding taking hammer and keys if he's got em. I doubt the hammer would be a good weapon for you but it could make a good tool.

>>55623
Thirding, whatever.

Sanya 2009/10/02(Fri)14:01 No. 55713 ID: 5696d4
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>>55618

It's a bit heavy, but I can manage.

>>55621

He doesn't have any keys with him. He might not be one of the Elite Dorfs.

Sanya 2009/10/02(Fri)14:30 No. 55733 ID: 5696d4
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... It's starting to turn dark.

Corner peek.

>>55733
Advance slowly and cautiously. Peek around every corner, be very careful. They have darkvision, and you do not.

Sanya 2009/10/02(Fri)14:56 No. 55756 ID: 5696d4
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>>55742
>>55745

I peek from the corner.

No one seems to be there. I see a crate by that side. Facing that crate would be the side I saw from the peephole.

>>55756
Cautiously advance to next corner, on the bottom left of your convenient radar thingy. Peek again.

Sanya 2009/10/02(Fri)15:16 No. 55766 ID: 5696d4
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>>55757

I peek through the corner.

I can hear some conversation between two voices, one of which sounds like Murdelp's. I can't hear what they're talking about, but Murdelp's weakened voice hints me that he's hurt.

Sanya 2009/10/02(Fri)15:39 No. 55793 ID: 5696d4
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Suddenly, Murdelp's painful screams echo across the dungeon!

"P-P-PLEASE, NO MORE! IT HUUUUURTS!"

Run down there!

Run down, but watch out for traps. If anyone gets directly in your way, surprise them and knock them out with the handle of your dagger.

...Also be prepared to NOT attack, sounds can be very misleading to events.

Sanya 2009/10/02(Fri)16:24 No. 55833 ID: 5696d4
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>>55809
>>55818

I see an Elite Dorf with a whip in hand. He glances at me for a second, but proceeds to give Murdelp one more lash. He grunts in agony.

"So... Y'ar be his friend, huh?" the Dorf looks back at me. "Sanya, yo' name must be."

The Dorf only keeps his stare at me, his whip still aiming for a strike.

>>55833

why u do dis?

Sanya 2009/10/02(Fri)16:35 No. 55841 ID: 5696d4
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>>55835

"... Why?"

"Because the King- KILL THE PROPHECY BEFORE IT HAPPENS."

Those eyes... They look familiar...

Draw out time as long as possible, keep talking and prepare to fight non-lethally.

Failing that, try touching him with your nose.

>>55861
I get the sensation he is already in nose-touched mode.

Indeed, but since it most likely wasn't Sanya, someone else must have the same or similar power. It's possible that they could cancel eachother out, and if not, he's already psycho neh?

Oh, also, be sure to ask about the prophecy while you still can.

Sanya 2009/10/02(Fri)18:43 No. 55918 ID: 5696d4
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>>55877

But that means whoever has another object enchanted with the "Amazon Kiss" is controlling most of the Dorfs around here-

GAAAH!

Sanya 2009/10/02(Fri)19:26 No. 55931 ID: 5696d4
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OKAY NOW I'M FRIGGIN' MAD.

>>55931
Knife, it is quicker!

Hammer, strong swing slightly from below.

Elite... Throw the rod at him as a distraction so you can get in a clean hit with the hammer.

Sanya 2009/10/02(Fri)20:09 No. 55965 ID: 5696d4
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>>55942

I use my agile form and do some damage to him using my knife. He staggers, but he can still get up.

(ANIMATED)

Knife again?

>>55965
Dodge incoming attack?

Sanya 2009/10/02(Fri)20:40 No. 55982 ID: 5696d4
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>>55969

I try to, but the Dorf is unbelievably fast for someone of his race.

... It hurts so much, but it's numbing...

Remain conscious by force of will. Uh. Use knife again?

Sanya 2009/10/02(Fri)21:04 No. 55989 ID: 5696d4
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>>55983

Half-conscious, I grab his axe by the handle with my free hand. My knife aims at his head.

"THIS IS FOR HURTING MURDELP!"

You're hurt worse than the kobold...

Use Knife.

Sanya 2009/10/02(Fri)21:17 No. 55996 ID: 5696d4
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>>55992

I deliver the final blow. Streaks of blood rush through the wound, splattering a handful upon my face.

... I can't believe I have to kill just to survive... I don't like this feeling...

>>55996

Pick up the axe in your main hand, move dagger to offhand. Look for keys, then continue on. You had to kill that guy, or he would have killed you. Go on.

>>55996
He was an Elite. You're lucky to be alive. I don't think you could've knocked him out before he killed you...

I hope you didn't lose your eye!

Sanya 2009/10/02(Fri)21:43 No. 56009 ID: 5696d4
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>>56002

> Axe

The axe is very heavy, and I will have to use both hands to carry it. My inventory's full as well, so there's no space.

Murdelp doesn't seem to muster the strength to carry it, as well.

> Keys

Keys, however, are an exception. They're very light, and don't take up space. I find one inside the Dorf's pocket and loot it.

> Eye

I can't see with the damaged eye. That axe must've done it bad.

I will have to do something about the bleeding.

--------------

Murdelp stands up and says that the items he was carrying were inside a crate somewhere. He also mentioned a backpack found from the forest deposited there.

Grab a potion and drink it.

>>56010
Right, we'll need to find the crate. Might as well check the one you passed nearer the entrance.

Try the crate you passed. Drop the hammer and take the axe, so you can axe it open.

Sanya 2009/10/02(Fri)22:11 No. 56019 ID: 5696d4
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>>56012

We go back a bit to check the crate I saw earlier. It is the same crate Murdelp mentioned, and it contains everything we had.

Obtained BAG (five more inventory space)
Obtained SPEAR
Obtained WOODEN MAIL
Obtained GREEN POTION
Obtained BLUE POTION

> Potions

To take effect, the content of a potion must be completely downed by a user. That means no testing out or sharing.

Remembering about the two Dorfs I managed to distract by the entrance, there is no way I'm going to the Potion Shop just to know what this is. Too risky.

So who's gonna drink what? We don't have to drink both of them, but we're both injured.

>>56019
>Spear

Where'd that come from?

The blue potion was the most expensive, and you're the most injured. Drink that one first.

>>56020
Spear was starting equipment

Assess value of Spear vs Axe for either character.

Sanya: Drink blue potion

>>56025
Huh, it sure was! With all the MIND CRUSH from the first chapter and then losing the spear, I forgot all about it.

...I guess Sanya retrieved it after escaping with Gezzono, and didn't tell us.

Sanya 2009/10/02(Fri)22:46 No. 56035 ID: 5696d4
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>>56034

The SPEAR was in the BAG. Probably the Nocitomes who captured me kept that there.

>> Spear vs. Axe

I'd totally prefer the SPEAR, since I'm good at it.

Since his bow and quiver are missing, Murdelp wants to settle for the next best: the axe.

> Blue Potion on Sanya

... Here goes nothing...

...

..

.

(ANIMATED)

(Quest Paused)

In the land of the invisible, the one-eyed man is king.

It looks like it's the kind that also works on your clothes. That's good.

Sanya 2009/10/03(Sat)16:16 No. 56241 ID: 5696d4
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Murdelp was obviously stunned. "Where are you, Sanya?!"

steal his lioncloth to show and talk to him to let him know youre still around

>>56241
Pick him up. "Didn't you see me still holding the bottle as I disappeared? I'm invisible, silly."

>>56241
Hug him , tell him the situation, then lick his ear.

>>56241
Bop him on the head and say "Right behind you" before backsta- wait, this isn't TF2
Nevermind about the backstabbing part.

Sanya 2009/10/03(Sat)16:34 No. 56282 ID: 5696d4
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>>56248

Unseen, I pull down his only clothing and wave it into the air. At least he knows where I am now.

The loincloth vanishes in his sight. Even I can't see it anymore, but I can feel it on my hand.

"Now what am I supposed to wear?!"

Toss it on his head and laugh a little. Now, you're not too injured for infiltration, right?

Sanya 2009/10/03(Sat)16:49 No. 56299 ID: 5696d4
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>>56286

The pain already went away, though the damage is still there. I'll be fine.

I just noticed that anything I touch will turn invisible while I'm under the effect of this potion. It might prove useful later on.

>>56299
Take of your clothes and go gallivanting around.

Suggestion 2009/10/03(Sat)16:56 No. 56305 ID: 9cc8fd
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Ask Murder-P if he's up to some investigation. If he is, go with him here and look around.

>>56301
I agree with this course of action

>>56301
As do I.

>>56305
with your clothes off.

>>56301
>>56309
>>56312
It *would* provide a distraction in case of invisibility loss...

Sanya 2009/10/03(Sat)17:10 No. 56325 ID: 5696d4
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>>56301

That'll have to wait until we get out of here.

>>56305

I grab hold of Murdelp, since he can't really see me right now. I quickly notice he doesn't turn invisible for some reason.

The wall we are facing has eight small holes with a peculiar formation on the center. I think this is the thing where we put the key in.

... But where?

>>56325
Touch Murdelp's lioncloth. See if it turns.

Try the top hole.

>>56325
Take off your clothes, it's making it too hard to think.

on a serious note, are they all identical?

>>56325
That looks like the rock formation near the entrance, but rotated. I can't quite figure out how it was rotated though, with only 3 rocks.

Sanya 2009/10/03(Sat)17:24 No. 56347 ID: 5696d4
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>>56340

Hey, you're actually right! This looks like the rock formation from the entrance.

It either is flipped or just rotated, but how would we know?

>>56329

They're just holes, yet they seem to have the same size and shape.

Sanya 2009/10/03(Sat)17:55 No. 56384 ID: 5696d4
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>>56328

... That didn't turn out well.

Sanya 2009/10/03(Sat)18:02 No. 56393 ID: 5696d4
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>>56384

... is what would probably happen if I pick the wrong hole!

We should probably look around and ask a Dorf.

>>56393
Judging by the orientation of the rocks from earlier and the markings in the center, there appear to be two possibilities.
Lower left and lower right.

Now, you can take your 50% chance, or you can find a dorf and try to manipulate him into telling you the correct one.

Are those stairs on the map? Try taking that route.

Sanya 2009/10/03(Sat)18:09 No. 56401 ID: 5696d4
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>>56396

How about the two Dorfs by the entrance? Hopefully they're still there.

Should I take a look?

>>56401
As long as you have a backup plan in case shit goes NOT AS PLANNED, sure.
At least it's a course of action, right?

Sanya 2009/10/03(Sat)18:14 No. 56406 ID: 5696d4
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>>56400

The path going there is right behind us, but it's blocked.

Sanya 2009/10/03(Sat)18:23 No. 56417 ID: 5696d4
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>>56404

Sure, but it'll require me being alone. I order Murdelp to stay where we are. I then go by the entrance with my BAG just in case.

The two Dorfs are still there. How can I extract the info that I need from either of them?

>>56417
Just listen in. All tropes being followed, they should happen to talk about your problem RIGHT when you happen to be there.

Sanya 2009/10/03(Sat)18:38 No. 56428 ID: 5696d4
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>>56419

"... But what if he hates me, lad?!"

"Well, I'll always be thar to take care o' you..."


... EWWW.

Sanya 2009/10/03(Sat)18:50 No. 56559 ID: 5696d4
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"Oh~ <3 I always know you're there for me..."

I CAN'T TAKE ANYMORE OF THIS BONER-STROKING BULLSHIT.

We need a new plan.

>>56559
It might be a female dorf. They are hideous with full beards.

Sanya 2009/10/03(Sat)19:02 No. 56569 ID: 5696d4
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>>56561

I DON'T FRIGGIN' CARE.

Dorf Love should be PURGED LIKE AN EPIDEMIC.

>>56569
Very well then. Disembowel one and eat their heart to gain their strength.
Or simply scare the shit out of them, whichever works best.

Aim for the beard, it's their pride and joy. Threaten them with beardily harm.

>>56569
KILL KILL MURDER MAIM

Sanya 2009/10/03(Sat)19:24 No. 56593 ID: 5696d4
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>>56573
>>56574

HIS NECK IS MINE.

The other Dorf is extremely puzzled, since he doesn't see me and all.

[Paused]

Now ask him about the lock. Keep moving, hopefully he won't even figure out you're just someone invisible.

Christ! Got a little psychotic didn't you Sanya? You're invisible, you could have put them in a headlock till they passed out or threatened the other one by drawing blood with your invisible spear!

On that note though, go up behind the other one and put it in a headlock and demand to know what's going on.

>>56593
Uh. So you don't like killing to survive, but you'll do it because dorfs are gross?

Killing is apparently okay if the people make you uncomfortable.

Sanya 2009/10/03(Sat)22:53 No. 56695 ID: 5696d4
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>>56600

I ask him, but he wouldn't comply. I can feel him shivering in fear.

I should probably threaten him a bit more. What should I say?

>>56695
Threaten, in this order, his intestinesand other internal organs, his genitals, and then his beard.
Only escalate if it's not working.

What are you doing? What in the world has gotten into you?

What are you doing? What in the world has gotten into you?

Use your psychotic streak to your advantage, try to sound as crazy as you possibly can and tell him you don't want to kill him but unless he makes himself useful to you you won't be able to stop yourself.

If he's still paralyzed, choke him unconscious. Do your best NOT to touch him with your nose, there seems to be a danger of that with his head so close.

Sanya 2009/10/03(Sat)23:12 No. 56713 ID: 5696d4
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>>56708

Don't worry; I'm trying my best not to enrage him. Heh. As if he's even going to rage.

>>56699

> Vital Internal Organs

"We hav' HEALERS fo' that! I'm not scared!"

> Genitals

"Still HEALERS!"

> Beard

The Dorf struggles.

"OKAY OKAY, YOU CAN HAV' DA CODE. JUST DON'T TOUCH MAH BEARD!"

Loosen your grip, what is it.

>>56720
Force the dorf to put in the code for you. Why should you bother yourself when it could be treacherous and trick you with the wrong combination?

It likely won't try anything tricky if it's the one whose ass - er, beard - is on the line.

Sanya 2009/10/03(Sat)23:47 No. 56733 ID: 5696d4
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>>56723

I make him lead the way back to the frames, letting him know that I have my SPEAR ready to strike at him the moment I see him turn traitor. He seems to be compliant with my demands.

He goes to the lower-left and puts my KEY in.

>>56733
*your* key? He was locked out?

Sanya 2009/10/03(Sat)23:51 No. 56742 ID: 5696d4
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The path behind us opens.

"Just... Just kill me, quick," begs the Dorf. "I don't want to face da King fo' all dis..."

>>56742
That's nice. Knock him out and take the key again.

Kill him or don't, your choice, though it's worth it to remember that being nice usually gets you farther with people.

...Though since he apparently WANTS you to kill him, not really sure what "being nice" would entail.

>>56742
Ask him why death is preferable to facing the king.

"It's not your destiny to die today.
Go find your crush and live your life."
That's if it is the female dorf. If it's not, well, fuck if I know

Sanya 2009/10/04(Sun)15:51 No. 57227 ID: 5696d4
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>>56750

The Dorf looks at what he guessed to be my general direction. He's not really far off.

"Ahh, da King's actin' weird these few days. He be givin' dire commands to us, 'n anyon' who disobeys or fails gets his neck cut off like'a trap! Very unusual, since he used'a be da nicest King we had."

"Him knowin' dat I led ya to his chambers a'ready spell my doom."

>>57227
If he's not himself, not acting a King, I can work to do something about it. Don't throw away your life over a maybe.

Sanya 2009/10/04(Sun)16:09 No. 57264 ID: 5696d4
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>>57244

"Fo' all I know, ya just killed mah mate earlier! How woul' I know ya' won't be backstabbin' me or da King?!"

You don't, but wouldn't it be better to have a nice king and an unsliced neck than a horrible, possibly torturous death?

Sanya 2009/10/04(Sun)16:42 No. 57328 ID: 5696d4
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>>57308

"I suppose ya'right. What good wil' be mah beard if I quit livin'. A'right, ya got me; I'll help ya out wit' dis."

Dorf joins the party as a guest!

Sanya 2009/10/04(Sun)17:00 No. 57364 ID: 5696d4
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Murdelp quickly appears, grasping to the AXE. He tries to look intimidating. His young appearance doesn't help him.

"Real cute, lad. I suppose ya' be da invisible guy's friend, eh? Best ya be holdin' to dat AXE 'coz we're goin' to battle."

I notice that the Dorf seems to be missing the axe he was holding back when I was looking by the entrance. His only equipment is his TURTLE MAIL; he's pretty weaponless.

What kind of available weapons do we have for him? Can we get him armed with available supplies?

Is Murdelp strong enough to even use that axe? Cuz if not you should probably exchange it with the dagger.

Give him the Hammer. All dwarves are naturally good with hammers and axes.

>>57428
May as well give him the hammer, even though he's probably only got skill in Axe.

Sanya 2009/10/04(Sun)17:34 No. 57437 ID: 5696d4
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>>57407

Since Murdelp's using the AXE, the only weapons I have in my arsenal are the KNIFE, the HAMMER and the FIRE ROD. Knowing that the last one isn't working for some reason, we should eliminate that as a choice.

>>57417

Murdelp already admitted to being able to use the AXE. He seems capable, if not efficient.

(Just a re-update.)

The elf said it had unlimited uses but took a while to recharge, right?

Well anyway, I say give the dorf the hammer, it's always useful to have a blade around.

Lets give him the hammer. We are better with our trusty spear anyway.

Sanya 2009/10/04(Sun)18:04 No. 57485 ID: 5696d4
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>>57432
>>57433
>>57438
>>57441

The Dorf takes a grip at the HAMMER. He seems to be fine with it.

We advance to the next path.

"Be careful, eh? There be puzzles 'n traps along dis path, not'ta mention dis darkness ain't helpin' us a bit."

[Paused]

Take ze torch and be prepared to dodge if it activates a trap.