2/8 Punk 2014/07/26(Sat)18:38 No. 585986 ID: e5e5e0
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As is tradition, 50 nobles of Cadrule stepped forward to put their names into a lottery of sorts. The result of which, is to be determined by none other than the god of chance. The god of chance, however, happens to be very good friends with the god of mischief..

3/8 Punk 2014/07/26(Sat)18:39 No. 585987 ID: e5e5e0
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King Mychus -"..49! HOUSE OF CLINDUS! WHAT A BLESSING JUHUS, LORD OF CHANCE HAS GIVEN PIRUS, ELDEST OF TWO REMAINING SONS OF CLINDUS!! WHAT A BLESSING!!"

4/8 Punk 2014/07/26(Sat)18:39 No. 585988 ID: e5e5e0
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King Mychus - "PIRUS, COME FORWARD, AND STAND BEFORE THE CROWD! TAKE A BOW!"

5/8 Punk 2014/07/26(Sat)18:39 No. 585989 ID: e5e5e0
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Guardmaster - "King Mychus.. My lord. I.. did not wish to inform you until after the ceremony, my lord but.."

King Mychus - "But what? Out with it!"

Guardmaster - "Within the late hours of the night.. Sir Pirus' was found.. dead, my lord.."

King Mychus - "Impossible! The god of chance, would not choose a dead champion!"

6/8 Punk 2014/07/26(Sat)18:40 No. 585990 ID: e5e5e0
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King Mychus - "Now hear me, Pirus! Come forward now and do no more honor to these false claims! Is it not you who wields the 49th number in this lottery of fate?! Come forward!"

7/8 Punk 2014/07/26(Sat)18:40 No. 585991 ID: e5e5e0
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King Mychus - "Pirus! I demand you come forward NO-"

??? - "Excuse me...!"

King Mychus - "AND WHO ARE YOU, TO INTERRUPT A KING?!"

??? - "It's just that.. I know where the number is, my lord."

King Mychus - "OH DO YOU NOW?! WELL I DEMAND YOU SHOW ME AT ONCE, BEFORE I ORDER YOUR LIFE TAKEN FROM YOU!"

*Gulp* ??? - "Yes, my lord!"

8/8 Punk 2014/07/26(Sat)18:41 No. 585992 ID: e5e5e0
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The quiet young man pointed to the crowd at a single person. "They have it, my lord. Was given to them.. by Sir Pirus himself."
Nobleman - "That one there?! Impossible! They are but a-"

Choose your race.

Human - Higher Charisma.

Catfolk - Higher Stealth, higher climbing skill.

Drow - Lower Charisma, Learn Magic easier.

Elf - Higher intelligence, Higher Archery.

Lizardfolk - Higher resistance to disease and poisons, higher swimming skill.

Ratfolk - Higher stealth, higher lockpicking skill, higher pickpocket skill, lower charisma, lower strength.

(Note: Any skill bonuses can be gained over time by other races as well. Race portraits do not reflect protagonist's final appearance.)

Catfolk or ratfolk.

Magic is nice, but drow baggage from thousands of Driz'zt clones is less so. Human for charisma.

Hmm, Catfolk, elf or lizardfolk (in that order of preference). I don't think we want to go with anything that lowers charisma, but human seems kind of boring. I prefer stealth or int characters anyway and resistances is always nice.

Lizardfolk or bust

>>586007
I choose bust. Catfolk or ratfolk, they have breasts.

Lizardfolk

Walloftextjpg Punk 2014/07/26(Sat)21:04 No. 586018 ID: e5e5e0
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Your answer has been received.
Please answer the following questions to determine your personality.

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Question 1

You see a group of people hanging out at a bar, they're having a good time and seem friendly, and you want to join them, so you...
A -Introduce yourself and inform them you'll be joining them.
B -Approach and ask if you can hang out.
C -Offer to buy them drinks so maybe they'll let you hang with them.
D -Stay away, they wouldn't want to hang out with you..
E -What? I didn't even notice them.
=====================
Question 2

You pass an alleyway and hear the distinct sounds of a man being mugged by another man, what do you do?
A -Kick the mugger's ass!
B -Sneak up on the mugger and try to interfere in some way
C -Run and see if you can find help!
D -Approach and join in on the mugging, this dude looks loaded!
============
Question 3

You find a bag of money outside on the street, and you think you might be able to catch up to the woman who dropped it.
A -Run to catch her and return the bag.
B -Keep the money, not your fault she lost it.
C -Run to catch up to her, but ask for a reward!
D - Give it to the homeless, they need it more than either of you.
E - Leave it, not your business.
==============
Question 4

A friend of yours invites you to watch his comedy group perform. You know he's not very good.
A -Attend anyway, because that's what friends do.
B -Don't attend, tell him you don't want to.
C -Don't attend, tell him you have a prior engagement!(you don't)
D -Attend simply to give him a scathing review and boo him off the stage
================
Question 5

A friend from school asks for some help with math work, you decide to..
A -Help him out! Of course you know math!
B -Don't help him, he didn't study and he's on his own. Stupid.
C -Help him out!...even though you're bad at math too.. You probably have better chances..
D -Wh..What? Math? You suck at math.
E -Help him out, but fill in all the wrong answers and deliver it directly to the teacher as his notes. Make sure to draw dicks all over it too.

[Answer sheet example: 1-A 2-B 3-A = Question 1 A, Question 2 B, Question 3 A.]

1-E 2-B 3-C 4-A 5-C

1)C
2)B
3)A
4)A
5)C

>>586018
1-B
2-A
3-A
4-A
5-C

1- E
2- D
3- B
4- D
5- E

Punk 2014/07/26(Sat)23:27 No. 586042 ID: e5e5e0
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You are a Catfolk! You're polite, Brave, Heroic and Confident! But you're also Brash and Dumb. You start with higher climbing, and stealth skills!

[Note: Personality traits(See above) do not affect stats.]

Your father was a...

Mercenary - A increased combat skill of your choice from the following, One handed, Two handed, Shield, Blade, Blunt, Hand to hand, Heavy Armor, Light Armor. A very slim chance to start with a small reputation.

Knight - A increased combat skill in, One handed, Shield, Blade, Heavy Armor. A slim chance to start with a medium reputation.

Beggar - A increased skill in, Hand to hand. No reputation.

Thief - A increased skill in, Lock-picking, Pickpocket. No reputation.

Cleric - Increased skill in, Worship, Restoration, Medical. No reputation.

Politician/Noble - A increased skill in, Etiquette, Silver Tongue. A large chance to start with a reputation. Start with a bonus language spoken of your choice from the following, Dwarven, Elvish, Giantish, Eyaran.

Hunter - A increased starting skill in, Archery, Tracking, Crafting. No reputation.

Smithy - A increased starting skill in, Smithing, Crafting. A slim chance for a small reputation.

Mage - A increased skill in, Alchemy, Conjuration, Destruction, Illusion, Mysticism, Restoration. A Chance to have a reputation.


[Note: Your father's occupation will effect the characters the protagonist knows further in the story. If choosing a multiple option choice, please specify which skills to start with as well. I.E. Mercenary, with light armor. Etc.]

Beggar.

>>586042
Hunting be a good job mate. It's challenging work, out of doors and I reckon you'd not go hungry, unless you suck and catch nothing.

Thief or Smithy, for Lock-picking or Smithing/Crafting

Ooh so many interesting choices; I can't decide. I like hunter, but smith, thief, politician or mage also look very nice. (Bonus language Eyaran if we go with the politician)

Smithy or Hunter

smithy

Beggar, The God of Chance was in rare form today.

Punk 2014/07/27(Sun)11:39 No. 586159 ID: e5e5e0
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Your father was a hunter! You start with increased skill in archery, tracking, and crafting.

Finally, the last questions.. Are you a boy, or a girl? And would you say you are cute, or attractive?

[Note: Gender and physical appearance have no stat effects.]

cute girl! cute girl!

Can tgchan play as a male for once? Don't care if cute or attractive.

Attractive girl. There are male characters on /quest/, they just get ignored more.

>>586167
No questdis thread yet, so posting here: True, but most of those weren't given a vote. I can't remember one time when tgchan was given the option to pick a boy or girl and didn't go with the girl, outside of Kaktus' quests. Even with Kaktus' quests, the girls got picked first, then the boys in later quests.

Cute girl. If we're going with the dumb heroics personality, we can at least subvert the template a little.

>>586169
Here:
>>/meep/26525

Discussion thread is up. Feel free to have super serious discussions in there.

>>586159
Cute girl.

>>586159
Girl, well-built. Being a Smith is hard manual work.

>>586183
((psst, we're a hunter's kid))

Going with a guy. Also cute I guess?

a cute guy, but he hates it when people tell him he's cute which only encourages people even more.

We're cute! You know, young-looking, big puppy err I mean kitty eyes. It get's us out of so much trouble.

I don't really care if we're male or female. Maybe we're fairly androgynous?

>>586183
Seconding this. Buff girls everywhere.

Punk 2014/07/27(Sun)22:52 No. 586352 ID: e5e5e0
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Nobleman - "...hunter! A catfolk at that! AND A WOMAN!"

The crowd murmurs in agreement as they look over the young catfolk, obviously elated over being chosen.

Nobleman - "Look at all that DISGUSTING FUR! And you dare to suggest that the gods have chosen HER, over someone like MYSELF?! I demand to see proof!"

Punk 2014/07/27(Sun)22:52 No. 586353 ID: e5e5e0
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Catfolk Hunter - "Here's your proof!"

She said, before displaying the number before the crowd, and indeed it was glowing golden with the god's will.

Punk 2014/07/27(Sun)22:52 No. 586354 ID: e5e5e0
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All at once, the crowd began to shout. Shouts of anger, shock, disbelief, all directed at the young girl.

King Mychus - "ENOUGH! I'VE HEARD ENOUGH!"

Punk 2014/07/27(Sun)22:53 No. 586355 ID: e5e5e0
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King Mychus - ".......If it.. Is indeed you.. You will have no trouble, extracting the Holy Relic from this pool, to guide you on your quest.."

Catfolk Hunter - "Uhh, I can do that! No problem! Lemme just.."

Punk 2014/07/27(Sun)22:53 No. 586356 ID: e5e5e0
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King Mychus - "Please. Do proceed."

Catfolk Hunter - *Gulp*

Punk 2014/07/27(Sun)22:53 No. 586357 ID: e5e5e0
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With a sudden bolt of her hand, the young girl felt deep within the seemingly bottomless pool. And just as even she began to doubt herself, she grasped something, and pulled from the water...

[Please choose what form the Holy Relic will take. This will be the main form of tgchan throughout the quest. Sword, Amulet, Ring, Watch, etc.]

a gauntlet with a ruby on the back of the hand.

Magic compass.

http://pribek.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/dummy.JPG
This.

>>586357
A sock.
What do you mean that's not an acceptable form for a holy relic? Fine.
A watch. In a perfectly ordinary sock.

>>586357
A large crossbow, with attached stock of arrows. Just think of how abusable firing our consciousness around would be?

a blindfold, that when you wear it you see through someone/something else's eyes. As for who, well it's a holy artifact so that's up to the gods.

Combine these two: >>586359 & >>586360
Hard to lose, pretty and functional, what's not to like?

She is pulled into the pool, and climbs out followed by a physical clone of herself!


More seriously, I vote for this
>>586371

>god of chance
A quiver which immediately starts filling with strangely colored arrows, no two of them alike.

A skull on a stick!

>>586428
A stick on a stick :D
No. A grenade on a stick!

A mask bearing a terrified visage.

Punk 2014/07/28(Mon)19:31 No. 586476 ID: e5e5e0
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The girl suddenly clutched something, deep within the well, and began pulling with all her might..

Punk 2014/07/28(Mon)19:31 No. 586477 ID: e5e5e0
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With a large splash, she freed the Holy Relic from the pool, astounding onlookers.
Nobleman -"It's a.. a.."

Punk 2014/07/28(Mon)19:31 No. 586479 ID: e5e5e0
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Nobleman - "Gauntlet??"

King Mychus - "With ten gems, each a different color! She is indeed chosen!"

King Mychus - "I must ask, lass. How did the number come into your possession??"

Catfolk Hunter - "...It was given to me. The knight, Pirus. He defended me from a group of bandits, and as he lay dying, said to me..."

Punk 2014/07/28(Mon)19:32 No. 586480 ID: e5e5e0
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Pirus Clindus - "Oh? You're still here? Did I not tell you to run? How silly of me... It seems I am dying.. I suppose my vice has caught up to me at last.. Always going after pretty girls. How silly of me."

Punk 2014/07/28(Mon)19:32 No. 586481 ID: e5e5e0
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Pirus Clindus - "..You know what? Here. Take this. It's my number from the lottery."

Catfolk Hunter - "Wh..Why me?"

Pirus Clindus - "Hm? Well. You are the only one here. Ahaha.. Besides.. It should be interesting..."

Punk 2014/07/28(Mon)19:32 No. 586482 ID: e5e5e0
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Later that day, after receiving the Holy Relic.

??? - "Still nothing? Are you sure you're doing it right?"

Catfolk Hunter - "There's no wrong way to do it, Milo! You just touch it and it works!"

Milo - "Okay okay! I just thought maybe it would have started talking by now."

Punk 2014/07/28(Mon)19:32 No. 586483 ID: e5e5e0
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Catfolk Hunter - "Maybe only the gems talk.."

Milo - "So, let's do a status update on your sweet quest. You're all alone, where the other chosen have squires and even armies to help them. You're ill equipped, have little money, and best of all, you have a Holy Relic that is broken."

Catfolk Hunter - "It's not broken! It's just... Quiet!"

Milo - "Did you get a load of the King's weird eye earlier? Like holy shit what's up with that, right?"

Catfolk Hunter - "MILO! THAT'S SO RUDE!!"

>>586481
Solaire, is that you?

>>586483
WE ARE NOT BROKEN GOOD SIR!
I saw the eye, and it was indeed weird.

GREETINGS MORTAL, WE ARE HERE TO ASSIST THE CHAMPION ON THEIR QUEST. ARE YOU THEY?

Punk 2014/07/28(Mon)19:52 No. 586487 ID: e5e5e0
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Catfolk Hunter - "Whoa!"

Milo - "What."

Catfolk Hunter - "It talked!"

Milo - "Really?? I didn't hear anything, what did it say?"

Catfolk Hunter - "It said it wasn't broken, and agreed that the king's eye was weird!"

Milo - "Oh wow so it can hear me?"

Catfolk Hunter - "Obviously! Yes, Holy Relic! I am the champion! I thank you for your assistance!"

Milo - "Is it wise?"

Catfolk Hunter - "How should I know?? I've only just met it!"

Milo - "Ask it something! Ask it something wise! Ask it something only a spirit from the god's could know!"

Catfolk Hunter - "Like what??"

Milo - "Spirits! Holy Relic can you hear me?? If you are indeed the spirits! What color underwear am I wearing!?"

Catfolk Hunter - "MILO!! I'm sorry about him, Holy Relic! Um.. A question only the Holy Relic would know.. What is my name?"

just take some time to get charged after being asleep for so long.

haha, unfortunately our perception of your world is filtered. only when it is important do things have color. right now everything is in black and white.

first of we're mostly color blind also he isn't wearing any

second Harley

next we aren't all knowing so when something comes along that we have no idea what it is be prepared to be bombarded with questions until we feel satisfied.

...Thou art Cala Prandart, art thou not?

>>586493
yes that's it.

>>586487
Ahh good you are the Champion. Unfortunately we've never been a part of this ritual before but we are cunning and many so we should be able to come up with solutions to many a conundrum.

Punk 2014/07/28(Mon)21:57 No. 586522 ID: e5e5e0
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>haha, unfortunately our perception of your world is filtered. only when it is important do things have color. right now everything is in black and white.

Catfolk Hunter - "Colorblind?"

Milo - "Hey, just like you!"

Catfolk Hunter - "Shut up! I can see some of them!"

>next we aren't all knowing so when something comes along that we have no idea what it is be prepared to be bombarded with questions until we feel satisfied.

Catfolk Hunter - "Okay. I can deal with that!"

>Ahh good you are the Champion. Unfortunately we've never been a part of this ritual before but we are cunning and many so we should be able to come up with solutions to many a conundrum.

Cala - "Awesome! The first thing I gotta ask is-"

Milo - "I wanna hear it too! Lemme touch it!"

Punk 2014/07/28(Mon)21:57 No. 586523 ID: e5e5e0
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>...Thou art Cala Prandart, art thou not?

Milo - "WOAH! FREAKY!"

Cala - "Yeah! Wow!!"

>he isn't wearing any

Cala - "..."

Milo - "It DOES know all! Hey can I put it on??"

Cala - "What? No! It's mine, it probably wouldn't even fit!"

Punk 2014/07/28(Mon)21:58 No. 586524 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo - "Aw c'mon lemme just..."

Punk 2014/07/28(Mon)21:58 No. 586525 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo - "Hang on, almost there.."

Punk 2014/07/28(Mon)21:58 No. 586526 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo - "Oh shit!"

Punk 2014/07/28(Mon)21:58 No. 586527 ID: e5e5e0
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Cala - "YOU BROKE IT! NOW IT'S ACTUALLY BROKEN!! YOU DOOFUS!!"

Milo - "Uhhhh, I can fix this!"

Punk 2014/07/28(Mon)21:59 No. 586528 ID: e5e5e0
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*POP*

Milo - "See, there you go! I think the gems are meant to come out!"

Cala - "Jeez! You're so destructive.."

Punk 2014/07/28(Mon)21:59 No. 586529 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo - "I wonder what's in this part.. It's all sealed up. Another gem?"

Cala - "I dunno. Maybe it's just decoration."

Punk 2014/07/28(Mon)21:59 No. 586530 ID: e5e5e0
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*POP*

Punk 2014/07/28(Mon)22:00 No. 586531 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo - "OH GODS!! THAT'S TERRIFYING!!!"

Cala - "MILO YOU'RE MAKING A SCENE!"

>>586531
I SEE YOU. In COLOR! We can see color now.

Hmm. I bet if you held onto that jewel that popped out, you could hear us without touching the gauntlet. So we can have 10 people assisting Cala? That's probably too much, let's keep the group small.

So, are you two dating?

Oh hey, now you're in color.

I wonder why the gems come out. Maybe they do something? Maybe changing the configuration changes how the glove works? Sorry, unfortunately, we didn't come with an instruction manual for our vessel. It's take some trial and error to figure out what the gauntlet's uses and properties are.

>OH GODS!! THAT'S TERRIFYING
*Engage Milo in a staring contest till he blinks*

*Staaaare*

and milo, please don't try to put us on again. our fair lady is correct, we probably became sized correctly as soon as she touched us in the water. even if you could get us on, we would probably be pinchy and uncomfortable.

>>586535
Hey, hey! Do a crazy dialating pupil if you're gonna stare. *growing and shrinking pupil goooo!*
By the way holy enchantment kind of means Can Not Be Worn By Any But The Chosen.
You maaaay hold onto a gem though. For a test. Since you popped out the gray one, that's the one you can hold. *Look sideways at it and squint, push it out. Not a pop, just a push, so it gently rolls out* *This better work or I'm calling nerf*
>So, are you two dating?
Pff, Milo wishes. Or dreams. His freaking out is kind of masking this. Maybe it's new and he just wants to be with the lady who won the lottery. There's some sort of tension there but Cala doesn't seem to have any of it.
Hey! Milo! This something new, or what? Speak now, or forever be the butt of jokes!

holy shit sight!! actual sight! normally we're just kinda limited to what's kinda in the immediate area but holy crap we can actually see, like the bartender and guy in armor and cape over by the bar and in color. I'm liking this so far... what are you two looking at? Oh I get it you want to have a staring contest, well alright.

Now it's time for experiments. See if Milo's hypothesis of the gems being designed to pop out is true. Then write down the current arrangement of the various colors and rearrange them to see if something changes.

The Holy Relic wishes to tell Milo that his haircut needs work.

Punk 2014/07/29(Tue)16:28 No. 586694 ID: e5e5e0
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>I SEE YOU. In COLOR! We can see color now.
>Oh hey, now you're in color.
>holy shit sight!! actual sight! normally we're just kinda limited to what's kinda in the immediate area but holy crap we can actually see, like the bartender and guy in armor and cape over by the bar and in color.

Cala - "What? No fair!"

Milo - "Ahaha, jealous?"

Cala - "An elf wouldn't understand!"

Milo - "Guy in armor and a cape?"

Cala - "I don't see anybody like that here."

>Hmm. I bet if you held onto that jewel that popped out, you could hear us without touching the gauntlet.

>I wonder why the gems come out. Maybe they do something? Maybe changing the configuration changes how the glove works? Sorry, unfortunately, we didn't come with an instruction manual for our vessel. It's take some trial and error to figure out what the gauntlet's uses and properties are.

Cala - "Well I suppose we'll be finding that out together!"

Punk 2014/07/29(Tue)16:29 No. 586695 ID: e5e5e0
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>and milo, please don't try to put us on again. our fair lady is correct, we probably became sized correctly as soon as she touched us in the water. even if you could get us on, we would probably be pinchy and uncomfortable.

>By the way holy enchantment kind of means Can Not Be Worn By Any But The Chosen.

Milo - "What? But-"

Punk 2014/07/29(Tue)16:29 No. 586696 ID: e5e5e0
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>*Engage Milo in a staring contest till he blinks*
>*Staaaare*
>Hey, hey! Do a crazy dialating pupil if you're gonna stare. *growing and shrinking pupil goooo!*
>what are you two looking at? Oh I get it you want to have a staring contest, well alright.

Punk 2014/07/29(Tue)16:29 No. 586697 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo - "Uh.."

Punk 2014/07/29(Tue)16:30 No. 586699 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo - "...Okay."

Punk 2014/07/29(Tue)16:30 No. 586700 ID: e5e5e0
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>You maaaay hold onto a gem though. For a test. Since you popped out the gray one, that's the one you can hold. *Look sideways at it and squint, push it out. Not a pop, just a push, so it gently rolls out*

>See if Milo's hypothesis of the gems being designed to pop out is true.

Milo - "Oh cool!"

Cala - "What?"

Punk 2014/07/29(Tue)16:30 No. 586701 ID: e5e5e0
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*roll roll roll*

Punk 2014/07/29(Tue)16:31 No. 586703 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo - "Neat!"

Milo - I wonder if it can hear me..

Punk 2014/07/29(Tue)16:31 No. 586704 ID: e5e5e0
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>So, are you two dating?

Punk 2014/07/29(Tue)16:31 No. 586705 ID: e5e5e0
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Cala - "What? Us? No way. Milo's just a long time friend, just earlier he stuck his neck out for me at the lottery! Real nice guy but.. I mean look at him! Just.. Not really 'boyfriend material'."

Punk 2014/07/29(Tue)16:32 No. 586706 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo - D:}

Cala - "Uhhh.. I'm sure.. someone ELSE, would be SUPER glad to have such a catch!"

Punk 2014/07/29(Tue)16:32 No. 586707 ID: e5e5e0
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>Pff, Milo wishes. Or dreams. His freaking out is kind of masking this. Maybe it's new and he just wants to be with the lady who won the lottery. There's some sort of tension there but Cala doesn't seem to have any of it.
>Hey! Milo! This something new, or what? Speak now, or forever be the butt of jokes!
>The Holy Relic wishes to tell Milo that his haircut needs work.

Milo - "..."

Punk 2014/07/29(Tue)16:32 No. 586708 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo - "I don't think I like this gauntlet very much, Cala."

Cala -"Oh don't be such a baby! You're plenty good enough!... for.. Someone else!"

Punk 2014/07/29(Tue)16:32 No. 586709 ID: e5e5e0
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Cala - Date Milo? No thanks..!

Milo - Well this day has become depressing really fast.. So long self confidence!

Punk 2014/07/29(Tue)16:33 No. 586710 ID: e5e5e0
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Cala - "A-Anyway! Gauntlet, I was wondering where I should begin my hunt for the emperor's gift. You might have heard Milo mention earlier that I'm a bit outmatched right now."

Punk 2014/07/29(Tue)16:33 No. 586711 ID: e5e5e0
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Cala - "I don't have much, to be honest. Aside from what I have on me, there's a few things in my cabin outside of town that probably wouldn't hurt to go get, a bow and such.."

Tattered Vest: 1 + Defense
Tattered Cloth pants: 1 + Defense
Old Leather Boots: 2 + Defense
Faded Bandana: Looks cool. Can be used as a mask.
65 Gold Pieces. Yeah I know, I'm pretty loaded right now. I just sold some furs in town.

Punk 2014/07/29(Tue)16:33 No. 586712 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo - "You forgot to mention you're completely alone too! Remember that the other champions are gonna have squires and men to command! And you got yourself!"

Cala -"...Well, Milo. I wouldn't say I'm 'completely' alone."

Punk 2014/07/29(Tue)16:34 No. 586713 ID: e5e5e0
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Cala - "You're coming after all!"

Milo - "What?! No I'm not! I'm not delving into a bunch of stupid dungeons full of certain death!"

Cala - "Ohh yes you are! You heard the Gauntlet, Milo! It already chose you by giving you that gem! You're coming!"

Milo - "WHAT?! That's what that was for?? T-Take it back!"

Cala - "Nuh-uh. Too late! You've already accepted the quest! Now come on!"

Punk 2014/07/29(Tue)16:34 No. 586714 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo - "C-Cala! I'm just a shopkeeper's kid! I won't even be any use!"

Cala -"Oh sure you'll be! You can take notes, like other squires!"

Milo - "I DON'T WANNA BE A SQUIRE!!"

Okay, Gauntlet! Where to first? Here's some of the places I was thinking of going to prepare..

My Cabin: I should probably stop by home to pick up some things I'll be needing, like my hunting bow!

Milo's House: We'll have to be stopping by to tell Milo's father where he'll be, of course.. Unless you guys don't think I should bring him.

Bazaar: The merchants have come from all over the land to celebrate the festival! I'm sure I could find some neat things there.

>>586714
The more the merrier. I'm sure he can use his skills to get us some good deals while we do our shopping.

Hmmm... Let's stop by Milo's house first. With luck, his dad will give him stuff for the journey. Then the bazaar to pick up anything we're missing, then your house to pick up your stuff. What stuff do you have at your house anyway?

aw don't be so hard on yourself Milo we give everyone crap... it's one of the few pleasures we're aloud to have and don't worry if you feel like poking fun at us once in a while some good banter can help kill time and besides your going to help Cala win this thing right? I'm sure when everything is said and done girls will be throwing themselves at you.

But yeah as for what to do, uhhhhh, go home grab your things and find a map, we'll figure things out from there.

Also Milo, what skills do you have and Cala feel free to fill in the blanks, we already know your father was a hunter so you've got some Archery, Tracking, Crafting skills but not much of name for yourself... yet, but we're not so sure of your friend so if you could help us fill in the blanks we can help the two of you.

Also don't if you want to just have a privet conversation with us just think we can skim surface thoughts and hear what you are thinking and yes that includes you Milo we can hear you.

Split up- it'll test the range on the gem's ability to communicate. Milo can go to his house, you to yours, and meet up in the bazaar.

>>586720
yeah! also miloooooooo, chill! it'll be okay-ish.
...besides, you at least HAVE hair to cut!

>Faded Bandana
Huh. Most people wear bandanas in their head slot, not their neck slot. Oh well, what works works!
>Ohh yes you are! You heard the Gauntlet, Milo! It already chose you by giving you that gem! You're coming!
Yay, a champion who gets us! Normally we get people who don't understand what we're trying to suggest, until we directly up and say it.
> I'm just a shopkeeper's kid! I won't even be any use!
Ooh! Merchantile! Such a useful skill to have in the group.
>You can take notes, like other squires!
...Uh, sure, that too. Actually, yeah, a ledger is a sort of notebook!
>>586714
... *evil eye* I think we're being followed. I just saw that cape again.
But nevermind that! Lessee, where to go...
>Unless you guys don't think I should bring him.
What?! No! We totally did choose him to be an ally, that's why we gave him the gray gem! Oh, by the way, mind putting us on? I mean, it might not even make a difference, but then again, it miiiight let you see in color too. ...Actually, let's get you into your cabin before we do that, just incase the drastic change in vision causes you to make a scene. To the cabin!

Oh, and Milo? We can't really force you to come along, but think of it this way: You'll be making a name for yourself and gaining reputation for when you become a shopkeep yourself! You may even be able to make some good cash from your share--whether that share comes after the big quest or after small ones is up to Cala, though. If you do come, you don't actually have to fight, or anything, but learning to appraise stuff (and having somebody who has even apprentice level experience, for our sake!) will be good.
Uh, get a dagger or something if you can, though, just in case something disagrees with you being out of the fights.
>Real nice guy but.. I mean look at him! Just.. Not really 'boyfriend material'.
...By the way, Cala, the tension level skyrocketed after we brought it up. I take it you never considered it, but now you are? You aren't a xenophiliphobe, are you? I would plain say "Xenophobe" but you're definitely friends outside of any intimate relations. And please answer honestly, even if it's a matter of "I'm not, but the laws are," because, let's face it, we're going to be playing matchmaker, and knowing who's actually available will help avoid the majority of the embarrassment.

It's ok Milo we are quite commonly obsessive matchmakers as the second character your practically guaranteed that we will meddle until you have at least a love interest.

>>586732
lol what if Milo turns out to be the one exception, pathetically failing at every opportunity? Boy, that'd suck for him.

>>586703
Now, don't lose that.

>Not boyfriend material
>D:}
Don't take if personally, elf boy. You're not much of a cat.

>Faded Bandana: Looks cool. Can be used as a mask.
Potentially useful if you need a crude air filter, too.

>C-Cala! I'm just a shopkeeper's kid! I won't even be any use!
What do you mean? That makes you a potentially useful source of free and/or discounted supplies. That also suggests a basic level of education that other adventuring types might be lacking. And you're potentially a useful trader / barter of goods.

Adventuring parties need support characters, and those are good supporting abilities.

Put yourself inside usssssss.

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)04:06 No. 586842 ID: e5e5e0
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>What stuff do you have at your house anyway?

Cala - My hunting bow, arrows. a map. Stuff that'll be helpful!

>...By the way, Cala, the tension level skyrocketed after we brought it up. I take it you never considered it, but now you are? You aren't a xenophiliphobe, are you? I would plain say "Xenophobe" but you're definitely friends outside of any intimate relations. And please answer honestly, even if it's a matter of "I'm not, but the laws are," because, let's face it, we're going to be playing matchmaker, and knowing who's actually available will help avoid the majority of the embarrassment.

Cala - I.. What? No! I've never considered him for that because I've known him forever! He's like a brother, not a.. guy. Plus, I mean.. He's not my type.

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)04:06 No. 586843 ID: e5e5e0
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>Split up- it'll test the range on the gem's ability to communicate. Milo can go to his house, you to yours, and meet up in the bazaar.

Cala - "That sounds like a good idea! I'll meet you back at the bazaar, Milo! See if you can get cool stuff from your dad!"

Milo - "What? But-"

Cala - "Laaaaterrr~~"

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)04:06 No. 586844 ID: e5e5e0
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Guess I'm going home. I wonder how much that gem would se-

>aw don't be so hard on yourself Milo we give everyone crap... it's one of the few pleasures we're aloud to have and don't worry if you feel like poking fun at us once in a while some good banter can help kill time and besides your going to help Cala win this thing right? I'm sure when everything is said and done girls will be throwing themselves at you.

Oh! You're still there! Good! I'm glad! And girls? Great! Good! I bet they will...! Ha.. Ha ha..!

*sigh*

>Milo, what skills do you have

Hm? Well, like one of you mentioned earlier, I can appraise treasures and objects fairly accurately. Far better than Cala, anyway. I'm also not half bad at bartering, as I've had to run the store by myself every now and again since I was young. I've never really.. been in a fight before. So I don't know how helpful I could be there. And before you go saying I can probably use a bow because I'm an elf, THAT'S RACIST.

>...besides, you at least HAVE hair to cut!

I'm offended for bald dwarves everywhere.

>Uh, get a dagger or something if you can, though, just in case something disagrees with you being out of the fights.

I don't want to need a dagger! Dammit!... I'll.. I'll see what I can get.

>>586732

.....Really?

>>586742

No that'd be fairly normal, honestly. Anyway, we're here.

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)04:07 No. 586845 ID: e5e5e0
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I step inside, and am greeted by the ecstatic greeting my father always bellows when he hears the bell from another room. "THANK YOU FOR VISITING FAUDNER'S GOODS! WHAT CAN I INterest you..." It fades as he realizes it's me.

Milo's Dad - "Damn, bazaar. No business all day. Everyone at that damn thing... You been out with Cala? How is she doing?"

Milo - "Uhm, interesting you should mention that actually, dad.. Uh.."

How should I go about this?

>>586844
>And girls? Great! Good! I bet they will...! Ha.. Ha ha..!
>*sigh*

Milo, I think it's important to inform us if girls are not within your romantic preferences before we start meddling, it will save a lot of time and hassle for both us, you, and any potential love interests. Anyway you may as well just get it over with and tell him Cala was chosen and is dragging you off for this thing.

Oh. We can't see in color through our gems. Oh well, it probably uses up a lot of energy to do so anyways.
So, uh, good news and/or bad news, depending on how your father views you:
The maybe bad: Cala's chosen artifact is demanding you go and help her out.
The sort of good: You might be able to send valuables back?
The good: Unless things end up in comical failure, the extended reputation should boost his business!
>>586850
I would be very surprised after his reaction to Cala if he was only for the guys, but I suppose it's possible.

Well.

Cala somehow got a lottery ticket from a dying Pirus Clindus, and her number was selected. She got a holy relic from the pool- a sentient gauntlet of great intelligence and taste. It selected you to join Cala on her quest.

So yeah, you got shanghaied. Don't be afraid to use the gem as proof- because wearing the glove got a particular gem to pop out, I'm unsure he'll be able to hear us through the gem.

Lost color vision. I guess you're out of range of our eye, so we're back to relying on whatever our non-visual 'sight' is.

>And before you go saying I can probably use a bow because I'm an elf, THAT'S RACIST.
We're aware of the difference between racial proficiencies and actual ability, thank you.

>How should I go about this?
Just say she got picked at the lottery thing. There's a savvy business angle there, at least. Use association with a new celebrity to increase sales.

...maybe then he'd be in a better mood to hear about you heading off for adventure.

>>586845
"We're going on an adventure!"

did you ever tell your dad about the guy who gave his lottery ticket to cala before he died? If so tell him her number got picked and she wants you to come with her to help her out whenever you can (and I think that she is scared shitless at trying to do this whole thing by herself). If not tell him about the guy who gave Cala his lottery ticket and then the rest of that stuff. When all is said and done ask if there's anything he can spare to help out you and Cala.

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)18:13 No. 586960 ID: e5e5e0
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>Oh. We can't see in color through our gems. Oh well, it probably uses up a lot of energy to do so anyways.
>Lost color vision. I guess you're out of range of our eye, so we're back to relying on whatever our non-visual 'sight' is.

Oh? That's odd. Some holy relic, huh? Uhh, no offense.

>Milo, I think it's important to inform us if girls are not within your romantic preferences before we start meddling, it will save a lot of time and hassle for both us, you, and any potential love interests.

What?! Hey, man! I'm straight as an arrow! I just don't think me getting swarmed by girls is all that likely! I'm not gay!

>I would be very surprised after his reaction to Cala if he was only for the guys

Thank you.

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)18:13 No. 586962 ID: e5e5e0
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>but I suppose it's possible.

"Dammit, I'm not gay!"

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)18:13 No. 586964 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo's Dad - "...Milo. Do uh, do you need to talk, buddy?"

Dammit.

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)18:14 No. 586965 ID: e5e5e0
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>Cala somehow got a lottery ticket from a dying Pirus Clindus, and her number was selected. She got a holy relic from the pool- a sentient gauntlet of great intelligence and taste. It selected you to join Cala on her quest.

Milo's Dad - "..."

Milo - "I know it's hard to believe, but I'm serious about this. I can prove it with this gem."

Milo's Dad - "..Milo."

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)18:14 No. 586966 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo's Dad - "I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!! I KNEW THIS DAY WOULD COME! HA HA, LIKE FATHER LIKE SON, HUH?!"

Milo - "Dad!-Hurk!- My.. My ribs..!"

Milo's Dad - "And with Cala?? You guys are gonna have so much fun!! And maybe you'll even meet a girl! That's how I met your mother, you know. Did I ever tell you that??"

Milo - "Yes, dad."

Milo's Dad - "Another Faudner helping the chosen one! Oh your mother would be so proud!!"

Milo - "Yeah, dad. Hey uh, I was wondering if you had anything you could spare for-"

Milo's Dad - "Oh! Absolutely! Come on, I'll show you my old gear and you can have anything you want!!"

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)18:14 No. 586968 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo's Dad - "See?? Just like I left it! Ready for another adventure! There's my old hood, and my vest! And over there are my rings of boost life, and moonlight! Ooh! Ooh! And.."

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)18:15 No. 586969 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo's Dad - "My Bow! Oh my Bow of the Dragon's Fang! Did you know this is made from a REAL Dragon's Fang??"

Milo - "Yes, dad. I uh, I don't think I can use that, Dad."

Milo's Dad - "Sure you can! You're an elf! All elves can use bows! It's a fact!"

Milo - "Maybe Cala could use it."

Milo's Dad - "No no no! Only Elves can use this bow! It's an enchantment!"

Milo - "But the drawstring's like trying to bend steel!"

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)18:15 No. 586970 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo's Dad - "Take whatever you want! You can have anything here!"

Milo - "Tha-"

Milo's Dad - "Oh, and I guess you could take along this 'dagger of truth' too. It'll get you out of a jam, it's just a bit.."

Milo - "Thanks dad."

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)18:15 No. 586971 ID: e5e5e0
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See? See why I was hesitant to talk to him about it? Gods.. He's been waiting for this for years.. Probably since before I was born.. I'll leave it up to you guys what I take, but.. I doubt anyone but my father can use that bow.

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)18:15 No. 586972 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo's Dad - "Oooh! Is that a piece of the Relic?? Oh lemme see lemme see!"

Milo - "Dad-!"

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)18:16 No. 586973 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo's Dad - "A gauntlet you said? That's SOO much better than the relic WE got! I hear they have trouble remembering people from when they were other relics but... Hey, guys!! It's me, Faudner!! I know it might not mean much but, I always wanted to thank you guys for all your help! We might not have won, but we sure went far! I'm counting on you to help guide my son and his friends to victory!! Oh and um, I have a favor to ask.. Could you uh, help find him a girlfriend?"

Milo - "DAD!"

Milo's Dad - "Oh uh, looks like Milo wants you back now! Thanks again, guys! Bye!"

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)18:16 No. 586974 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo - "That's so embarassing!"

Anyway uh, you guys are probably wanting to check up on Cala by now.. Why don't you just tell me what to bring to the bazaar and I'll meet you guys there..

Milo's Dad - "IF YOU GUYS SEE MIZUS AGAIN TELL HIM THANKS FOR THE BOW!!"

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)18:16 No. 586975 ID: e5e5e0
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...Not much further now. I wonder how Milo's- Oh! Hey the eye opened up! Does that mean you guys are back? Hello?

>>586975
Ayep! Milo's dad gave him a bow. Bow of the Dragon's Fang. He says only an elf can wield it, but Milo doesn't think he can use it. Maybe you can use it anyway?

So, got any family?

Milo just take everything seeing as it's all just a spare change of clothes, some actual useful rings, and a bow... and some arrows. If nothing else Cala can help you practice with it if you guys ever get some free time.

Oh and yeah we're back, Cala Milo got some things from his father including some bruised ribs and said he'll meet up with you at the bazaar. How bout you how you holding up?

Guten tag, we've got more objectives from Milo's father- thank a 'mizus' for giving him the bow, guide you guys to victory, and get Milo a girlfriend. Is it true we're the same holy artifact, given amnesia and a new form?

Milo, tell your dad we said 'sir yes sir', then grab the stuff.

@Milo- buck up boy! You're from your father's stock, and I'll betcha he wasn't much better off himself when he started, for all the muscles and bravado he carries now!
But seriously, you'd be surprised at what you're capable of.

@Cala- Hail, how fares thy noble quest!

>Some holy relic, huh? Uhh, no offense.
Actually, I agree. It's kind of a rip-off that only the gauntlet itself gets all that power, and not each of the gems. Oh well, at least we can talk with you from a distance from the gauntlet. That's better than nothing.
>>586962
Yeah, okay, I think it's more that you want a real relationship than a harem, then. Makes sense, people in market business tend to think more practically than fantasy.
>Another Faudner helping the chosen one!
Oh! Uh, I guess it's all good news then! I can honestly say I did not expect that. I mean, I figured there was a chance he was glad to get rid of you, but otherwise that he'd be upset to lose you. Him being glad you get the chance to prove yourself did not cross my mind.
>No no no! Only Elves can use this bow! It's an enchantment!
I wonder if our holiness grants quicker learning on these things, then. Or maybe the gauntlet can trick the bow into thinking Cala's an Elf. I suppose when you get free time, just sitting around a campfire, you could practice pulling the drawstring, get a feel for it, but otherwise let's stick to that dagger of truth.
>>586973
...I'm pretty sure there are multiple holy relics, but he is right that we don't really remember much of anything beforehand. Either all of us relics enjoy playing matchmaker, or we really are the same "source" as his old relic. What was it, by the way?
Honestly, I think his old adventuring set is the best idea. Bow and dagger included. What does the ring of moonlight do, anyways? Let you see in the dark? Turn you or itself into a lightsource in moonlight? Turn you into a werewolf? Seriously, that name is vague. Let's not take any of the shop merchandise, except the dagger of truth if it's part of what he was planning on selling.

Yeah, hey, Cala! We're planning on seeing if we--as a gauntlet--can trick the Dragon Fang bow into thinking you're an Elf. Or maybe it's just made to not work for other species, and since we're not "other species" it'll work anyways. We'll have Milo practice pulling the drawstring during breaks, regardless, though, so he can use it if necessary. Necessary being either if we can't help you use it or you just happen to be in a situation where you can't use a ranged weapon anyways. His father's way overbearing, by the way. Surprised that didn't directly come up. Say, does your family have any history of joining in on this challenge like his does? Or are you the first of your bloodline to do so? I mean, pretty sure you're the first of your bloodline to be the party leader anyways, but assistance counts for something.

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)22:01 No. 587031 ID: e5e5e0
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>Hail, how fares thy noble quest!

So far so good! I should be home soon..ish.

>Ayep! Milo's dad gave him a bow. Bow of the Dragon's Fang. He says only an elf can wield it, but Milo doesn't think he can use it. Maybe you can use it anyway?

I'm not sure. I'll sure try though. You know they say Faudner got that during their great battle with a dragon outside the Imperial Capital? It's supposed to be super powerful.

>Yeah, hey, Cala! We're planning on seeing if we--as a gauntlet--can trick the Dragon Fang bow into thinking you're an Elf. Or maybe it's just made to not work for other species, and since we're not "other species" it'll work anyways.

That sure would be a convenient ability! If it's just an enchantment, I bet a Holy Relic could do SOMETHING! Cool!

>We'll have Milo practice pulling the drawstring during breaks, regardless, though, so he can use it if necessary. Necessary being either if we can't help you use it or you just happen to be in a situation where you can't use a ranged weapon anyways.

He should learn how to use a weapon anyway! He always refuses to try archery with me for whatever stupid reason. It's so frustrating.

>His father's way overbearing, by the way. Surprised that didn't directly come up.

I never heard of anything like that. I mean I knew his dad was a part of the chosen one's party like, 20 years ago, but Milo never mentions him being overbearing.

>Say, does your family have any history of joining in on this challenge like his does? Or are you the first of your bloodline to do so? I mean, pretty sure you're the first of your bloodline to be the party leader anyways, but assistance counts for something.

No! My family only moved to this area in my grandfather's days. Before that we lived out east, where the catfolk are native from. I always thought you had to be a noble to even be in the lottery, but I guess I'm an exception for whatever reason.

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)22:01 No. 587032 ID: e5e5e0
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>So, got any family?

Hm? Oh. No, I'm afraid I don't. My mother died when I was very young. And my father died recently, of disease.. I.. All I have left of them is the things they left me, like my home, and my bow..

>thank a 'mizus' for giving him the bow, guide you guys to victory, and get Milo a girlfriend.

Mizus? Never heard of him. I hope you guys get Milo a girlfriend too! Gods know he hasn't had one growing up..

>Is it true we're the same holy artifact, given amnesia and a new form?

Supposedly. I think the memories come back after awhile though. I hear the forms you've taken before simply lose your voices at the end of their owner's quests. So you're sort of, reborn, I guess.

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)22:02 No. 587034 ID: e5e5e0
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Ahhh...

>Milo just take everything seeing as it's all just a spare change of clothes, some actual useful rings, and a bow... and some arrows. If nothing else Cala can help you practice with it if you guys ever get some free time.

What!? You guys are- Damn gem! Yes, fine I'll bring it all! An- Wait, practice? Oh no no. You don't understand. You don't just 'practice' and be able to use that bow. The string IMPOSSIBLE to pull back, like.. I don't know how my dad does it.

>buck up boy! You're from your father's stock, and I'll betcha he wasn't much better off himself when he started, for all the muscles and bravado he carries now!
>But seriously, you'd be surprised at what you're capable of.

I.. I wonder if you're right. He never really talks about BEFORE he went adventuring. Huh.

>...I'm pretty sure there are multiple holy relics, but he is right that we don't really remember much of anything beforehand. Either all of us relics enjoy playing matchmaker, or we really are the same "source" as his old relic. What was it, by the way?

No matter how many times I asked, back when I was interested in the stuff.. He never once told me. He always just sort of implied it was awful. I think he might have been scared of your last form, honestly. You'd have to ask him yourself.

>What does the ring of moonlight do, anyways? Let you see in the dark? Turn you or itself into a lightsource in moonlight? Turn you into a werewolf? Seriously, that name is vague. Let's not take any of the shop merchandise, except the dagger of truth if it's part of what he was planning on selling.

It's all stuff he used to take adventuring, including the dagger of truth. Never really talked about the dagger though. Must not have used it much. And the Ring of Moonlight? It's nothing too advanced. Just a fancy name for a ring of light, really. It simply provides dim light source. Pretty useful if you don't have a torch.... my dad says.

>Milo, tell your dad we said 'sir yes sir', then grab the stuff.

...Fiiine.. I'm getting out of the bath now. Don't look. Don't call me, I'll call you!

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)22:02 No. 587035 ID: e5e5e0
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I.. But..
Dad.. Mom.. How could this happen..?

Punk 2014/07/30(Wed)22:02 No. 587036 ID: e5e5e0
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Why?

...
...
...
AND IT'S SHIT LIKE THIS IS WHY WE PICK PEOPLE LIKE YOU. BECAUSE OUT A GROUP OF ASSHOLES YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE YOU HAD A FUCKING HEART, I WAS HOPING THAT PEOPLE WOULDN'T BE AS BIG OF PRICKS FOR NOT GETTING THERE EGOS STROKED BY US BUT NOOOOO... god damnit, sorry kid really didn't think these sort of shit would happen, at least not this soon... is there a shed or anything around here that you might be able to salvage something from... god damn pig blooded assholes

Milo would it be a bother if Cala spent a night or two at your place... some assholes who where sore about losing the lottery burned down Cala's house... god damnit

>What!? You guys are- Damn gem!
You didn't have to take the gem to the tub, you know.

>>587036
Uh... looks like some people were upset the non-noble non-male non-human ended up chosen and resorted to vandalism and arson.

...I know words aren't much comfort, but I'm sorry.

OH HEADS ARE GONNA FUCKING ROLL!!

>>587040
JEEZ calm down.

>>587036
Looks like at least one person thinks you aren't supposed to have that ticket. Those are three reasons you could have gotten it unfairly. I predict we will encounter the person who did this on our travels. We will have our vengeance.

It looks like there's too much fire to do anything about this on your own. If there's anyone nearby, run to get help. If we can get this fire put out quickly enough you might be able to salvage something from the house.

@Milo: Emergency! Cala's house is on fire.

when you come back victorious they are gonna be so screwed.

>>587036
Well! I knew this would happen, but I'm surprised it happened so soon and to this extreme.

>>587036
Get to Milo's quickly, avoid any paths that get lots of traffic. We absolutely got to get you two out of town fast because someone decides that destroying everything you've ever owned isn't enough and come after your life too. We have to get back to Milo for now and warn him in case one of these chuckle heads finds out he's going with you and decide his home deserves the same.

I think I personally agree with our enraged brethren.
These foul Brigands and good-for-nothing men I doubt will stop here, and I fear they may attempt to hunt you down. If so... Then I suppose we might need to request the aid of Milo's Father, at least in the short term, as far as defending our next encampment.

You could probably track them down, but I doubt it would be of much use. Does the down have any firefighters or mages who could help?

>>587063
Chances are they will still wind a way to be mad. Few things are more stubborn than ignorant hate.

>>587130
oh no, i don't mean they will feel sorry about it, i mean cala will be a huge badass.

Punk 2014/07/31(Thu)10:22 No. 587154 ID: e5e5e0
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>>587040

What? N..No. I.. Everything was inside. My bow.. my map.. Everything..

>OH HEADS ARE GONNA FUCKING ROLL!!

M..My mom and dad.. the only things I had to remember.. I..

>Looks like at least one person thinks you aren't supposed to have that ticket. Those are three reasons you could have gotten it unfairly. I predict we will encounter the person who did this on our travels. We will have our vengeance.

But.. I didn't! He..! He gave it to me..

>It looks like there's too much fire to do anything about this on your own. If there's anyone nearby, run to get help. If we can get this fire put out quickly enough you might be able to salvage something from the house.

>Does the down have any firefighters or mages who could help?

I.. I live too far from the city.. Nobody can help.. I..

>Well! I knew this would happen, but I'm surprised it happened so soon and to this extreme.

...Damn! "Shit!" Gotta be strong.. I.. No, Cala.. Don't do it..

Punk 2014/07/31(Thu)10:23 No. 587155 ID: e5e5e0
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>when you come back victorious they are gonna be so screwed.

Punk 2014/07/31(Thu)10:23 No. 587156 ID: e5e5e0
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Da da, doo doo, doo dah! Daa, da, doo doo doo, dah! I wonder if that dude would have anything good for... adventuring.. guh, I feel so stupid..

Punk 2014/07/31(Thu)10:23 No. 587157 ID: e5e5e0
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>Emergency! Cala's house is on fire.

"What? I.. What?"

Punk 2014/07/31(Thu)10:23 No. 587158 ID: e5e5e0
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>Milo would it be a bother if Cala spent a night or two at your place... some assholes who where sore about losing the lottery burned down Cala's house... god damnit

"WHAT?!" I- I'M ON MY WAY! WHAT THE HELL!

Punk 2014/07/31(Thu)10:24 No. 587159 ID: e5e5e0
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S..Stupid.. Crybaby..

Nothing wrong with crying a bit when some assholes burn your house down. You do have someone behind you in the woods though so might want to see who it is.

Ultimately the best revenge for this sort of thing is successfully completing your quest and proving them wrong. And then murdering them all horribly once you are the hero of the day. If you are so inclined at that point.

Mysterious stranger at 5 o'clock.

>>587159
It's the blue-caped knight. Go yell at him, he was at the bar. Ask him why he's following you. Hey, he may have seen who did this. If he knows, we can have justice.

>S..Stupid.. Crybaby..
You lost almost everything you had left to care about. I don't think tears are anything to be ashamed of, at his point.

Did Pirus Clindus wear full platemail and a blue cloak?

>S..Stupid.. Crybaby..

kid, you just lost everything you hold close to your heart, I'd be more worried if you didn't break down in tears.

Also that guy with the blue cape from the bar is behind the trees, Watch your back because I don't trust him.

>>587165
Wait a minute... Wasn't Pirus a caped knight? Is he still alive?! But then, this cloaked figure has been vanishing from us, he might even be a ghost.
I'm so confused right now, we don't even know if the Cloaked figure isn't the one who burned your house down. Cala, listen, this may be little more than a security blanket at this point, but put the gauntlet on. If there's anything we can do, other than having a creepy eye and rolling out colored gems, it probably requires us to be worn.
>>587170
...Come to think of it, if he is still alive, would he try and reclaim his place? That does not sound like something he would do, after how easily he handed over the ticket. If this does seem to be him, but he asks for the gauntlet... Then he is either testing your resolve or is a fake.

Why the hell can't we have some kind of elemental magic or something? if not we better have a soul sucking ability to make the assholes pay! we need to find out what we can do.

Is there anything you can save, or has the fire spread too far?

Punk 2014/07/31(Thu)17:22 No. 587227 ID: e5e5e0
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>Mysterious stranger at 5 o'clock.

>You do have someone behind you in the woods though so might want to see who it is.

>It's the blue-caped knight. Go yell at him, he was at the bar. Ask him why he's following you.

>Also that guy with the blue cape from the bar is behind the trees, Watch your back because I don't trust him.

What??

Punk 2014/07/31(Thu)17:23 No. 587228 ID: e5e5e0
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"Y-YOU! DID YOU D-DO THIS?! WHY WOULD YOU D-DO THIS?!" I try my best to stay my quaking voice. I fail. I quickly lose my cool. The figure simply stands there, looking on in silence. But not for long!

Punk 2014/07/31(Thu)17:23 No. 587229 ID: e5e5e0
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>Cala, listen, this may be little more than a security blanket at this point, but put the gauntlet on. If there's anything we can do, other than having a creepy eye and rolling out colored gems, it probably requires us to be worn.

>Why the hell can't we have some kind of elemental magic or something? if not we better have a soul sucking ability to make the assholes pay! we need to find out what we can do.

I quickly dig into my bag, pulling you on, I feel a surge of energy! A surge of power! I can take him!!

"YOU BASTARD!" I charge him, confident!

Punk 2014/07/31(Thu)17:23 No. 587230 ID: e5e5e0
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Cala - "Wha-"

Punk 2014/07/31(Thu)17:23 No. 587231 ID: e5e5e0
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*SLAM*

Punk 2014/07/31(Thu)17:24 No. 587232 ID: e5e5e0
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??? - "...la.. Hey.."

Punk 2014/07/31(Thu)17:24 No. 587233 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo - "Cala! Hey, Cala! Come on! Wake up!"

Ugh..

Punk 2014/07/31(Thu)17:24 No. 587234 ID: e5e5e0
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Cala - "My head hurts..."

Milo's Dad - "Not surprised. Seeing as you ran full speed into a tree.."

Milo - "Not now, dad! Cala, I talked to my dad about it and he said you can stay at our house for awhile. At least until your head heals!"

Milo's Dad - "At least 'til you feel better, kid."

Cala - "Wha.. But.. No, the quest!"

Milo - "It's fine, Cala. It can wait. I was wondering, if you feel up to it.. You still wanna go to the bazaar? It could be fun!"

Cala - I.. There was a man there.. The blue caped man. He hit me. Knocked me out.. I can't wait to rest in town.. We'll fall behind the other chosen ones! I... The bazaar? I don't know what to do.. Who was that man..

>Did Pirus Clindus wear full platemail and a blue cloak?

>...Come to think of it, if he is still alive, would he try and reclaim his place? That does not sound like something he would do, after how easily he handed over the ticket. If this does seem to be him, but he asks for the gauntlet... Then he is either testing your resolve or is a fake.

Cala - !!! He did! And those eyes...! But that's impossible! I saw him die!

>he might even be a ghost.

Cala - ...That's....

I WANNA RECRUIT THE GHOST! do u think we can do that

Cala, Milo, I believe we're working against a chosen who's artifact casts illusions. There's no way what we saw was true-that could not have been Pirus.

For now, if you ever see Pirus again, give him the stink-eye, but otherwise ignore him.

>>587242
I don't think that's the case a) aren't all chosens really far away, b) they're nobles, would they bother? Especially to stalk the ONE person with LEAST odds?
Anyway, if you see knightdude, ask him shit!

>>587234
Yep. The ghost of Pirus is following us. Interesting. Well, that, or he faked his death.

You're right, we can't take time to rest in town. Get to the bazaar. Also, try to draw that bow with the gauntlet equipped.

Hrrm.
Okay, so that's something to practice with...I wonder if that has to do with the removable gems?
Like if we have em all in we give more power/powers to our wielder...
We can communicate through them, at least, but maybe there's other...
Wait a second, we're overlooking something. Faudner, as far as you know, do the Holy Relics have any simmilar powers or do they vary each and every time?

Well all we know for sure is he has the same armor and similar eyes, could be a ghost, could be a relative of his, could be a third thing I'm not even thinking of. Either way we will need to be cautious until we know his motive for being there. Anyway some rest is definitely called for but we probably shouldn't stay in town too long if there's someone around upset enough to just set your house on fire, if you wait around too long whoever did it may convince others your a lost cause and go after you as an example.

Yo, got a favicon up for you in the favicon /dis/ thread! Two, even! Go pick which one you want put up!
http://tgchan.org/kusaba/questdis/res/66907.html#84357[/spoiler]

so ghost are now in play... greeeaaat. (Sigh) how much money do you have now? If you do decide to go to the bazaar you might be able to get a few things for your trip since... well if not you could pick them up hear as well.

Punk 2014/07/31(Thu)21:16 No. 587292 ID: e5e5e0
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>I WANNA RECRUIT THE GHOST! do u think we can do that

What? N-No! I mean.. I don't even know how we'd go about doing that.. And he might not be a ghost!... I hope.

>Yep. The ghost of Pirus is following us. Interesting.

Uugh! First day of questing and I'm already haunted?!

>Cala, Milo, I believe we're working against a chosen who's artifact casts illusions. There's no way what we saw was true-that could not have been Pirus.

Milo - "You guys saw Pirus? As in, dead Pirus? As in the guy that gave you the ticket?"

Cala - "Yes.. Or at least I think it was him but.. The relic has a point!"

>For now, if you ever see Pirus again, give him the stink-eye, but otherwise ignore him.

Cala - "That seems like a nice, ghost-free plan!"

>>587250

Cala - "Good point.."

>Faudner, as far as you know, do the Holy Relics have any simmilar powers or do they vary each and every time?

Faudner - "Well, I know that there can be some reoccurring themes. Such as elemental and other magics.."

Milo - "Really? What did yours do?"

Faudner - "Oh? O-Ours? It uh.. It could.. Shapeshift, and uh.. trick people.. it liked to play tricks on people a lot.. Anyway uh.. How 'bout that bazaar, guys?"

>You're right, we can't take time to rest in town. Get to the bazaar.

Milo - "But-"

Punk 2014/07/31(Thu)21:16 No. 587293 ID: e5e5e0
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Faudner - "No buts! Here, take 100 gold pieces to give you a little boost! Buy yourselves something nice!"

Milo - "But what about your-"

Punk 2014/07/31(Thu)21:16 No. 587294 ID: e5e5e0
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*SLAM*

Faudner - "SORRY, MILO! CAN'T HEAR YOU, I'M IN THE OTHER ROOM!"

....

Cala - "Your dad is weird."

Punk 2014/07/31(Thu)21:17 No. 587295 ID: e5e5e0
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>Also, try to draw that bow with the gauntlet equipped.

Cala - "Ah, Milo? Do you have that bow? The Dragon's Fang."

Milo - "Oh, yeah. Here."

Cala gained Dragon's Fang!

Cala - "Thanks. We can practice with it sometime later."

Milo - "So where do you wanna go first? We have 255 gold, counting my own, and the money from my father. The bazaar is one of the largest markets in the empire, so there should be almost anything."

Cala - "I was thinking we could ask the Relic. I mean it's here for a reason, right? I'm sure it'd know best."

Milo - "Great idea! So um, Holy Relic. Is there anything in particular we should search for here? The bazaar should have anything you could think of."

map, defiantly a map. Other then that, if we're going to be traveling a lot camping gear and food that will last a long time, maybe some rope as rope is almost always useful, and maybe some weapons for the two of you to use incase things get bad, and for Cala I mean a backup weapon, you won't always have the luxury to shoot someone in the face with a bow if they can get close enough. As for Milo just get something and practice with it, I'm not asking you to become a fighter I'm just asking you learn to protect yourself just incase bad things go down and no one is around to help out.

>>587295
Shapeshifting huh? I wonder if he meant the relic could change form, or if it could change the form of the wearer. If it was really us, then... I know why he's nervous about talking about it. Heh.

Cala needs to find replacements for the gear she was gonna get from the house. For instance, arrows, I assume. Unless that magic bow makes its own? You'll also want food and water for the road, maybe some rope (we always get rope), camping supplies, a map, maybe some half-decent armor and melee weapons... Oh, what sort of magic gear can you buy here? Healing potions, maybe? More magic rings? Wands? Boots of speed?

>>587295
Let's see.
-arrows
-healing items(potions or bandages)
-map of the local area, map of the kingdom
-some form of armor for you and your friend
-standard adventurers kit(torches, bedrolls, rations, flask/waterskin, small cooking knife)
-tales of dangerous/wondrous places to go and explore (the bazaar has a lot of people from far and wide coming to watch the lottery drawing, right? Some of them have to have good stories)
-A badass cloak? Something to make you feel like an adventurer and make your frame/profile wider/more imposing.

keep your old clothes as back-ups in case the new one get ruined.

also be sure to get milo's opinion on prices before making any purchases so no one can jack up the price.

Either check the bow before you finish shopping or buy a backup bow; it would be great if we can use it but we don't want it to be our only bow if we can't.

>>587304
>forgetting to list rope
What are you, crazy AND dumb?
ALWAYS get rope.

>>587315
oh god no. I also forgot a flint and steel!

>It uh.. It could.. Shapeshift, and uh.. trick people.. it liked to play tricks on people a lot..
Are you kidding me?! I mean I practically just guessed that out of nowhere only I was thinking a this-round and forgot about older incarnations that would still exist.
>>587304
Shortbow, Hunting Knife, Arrows, Lantern or torch, Fire starter (Flint 'n steel), Rope, edibles and water, map, paper and writables. There are a lot of items that are a good idea to get for now. With the set of items Faudner gave Milo, we can skip out on the lantern or torch, but we should certainly go for at least a hunting knife and starter consumables.

MILO SHOULD BE THE ONE BARTERING!
Now that I'm done with that, leave some gold for your travels!

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)06:34 No. 587336 ID: e5e5e0
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Got it! We should be able to JUST afford that! Especially with Milo's Bartering skills! We set out, to find the best merchants. Some of whom, Milo knows and chats with.

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)06:35 No. 587337 ID: e5e5e0
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We're down to our last purchase, and our last 5 pieces. So far we've bought, 2 bedrolls, a nice supply of dried meat for the road, a hunting knife, waterskins, some rope, (you guys seemed to think this was pretty important) 20 arrows, paper and writables, 3 potions of health recovery, a dagger for myself, 9 torches, a flint and steel, and a leather vest! Milo says he's fine wearing his father's vest for now. We couldn't decide who would wear which ring, or the hood. Thought we'd leave it up to you. All that's left to get is a map, which I'm purchasing now!

>leave some gold for your travels!

Oop! Too late! Sorry!

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)06:35 No. 587338 ID: e5e5e0
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Cala - "Huh? That's strange.."

Merchant - "Something wrong, miss?"

Cala - "Oh it's nothing I just.. Apparently we already have a map, thank you though!"

Merchant - "Oh? No problem at all miss! Have a nice day!"

Cala - "Milo, did your father give us a map?"

Milo - "What? No. Wh- Oh! Is that yours? I thought it burned up in the fire."

Cala - "It did. I've never seen this one before."

Milo - "Huh. Maybe my dad stuffed it in your bag. It's a shame it doesn't show the whole kingdom.."

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)06:35 No. 587339 ID: e5e5e0
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*VWOOM*

Cala -"WOAH!"

Milo - "What?! Cala that's enchanted! Amazing! I'll have to remember to thank my dad for this! I wonder why he didn't mention it.."

Cala - "No clue! Sure is going to come in handy though! Milo, go ask around for rumors of treasure! I'll do the same and we'll meet at the town gate!"

Milo - "Sure!"

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)06:36 No. 587340 ID: e5e5e0
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1- A Dwarven Merchant told me that there is a goblin infested cave on the gold road. He said they had been stealing treasures from merchants.
2- An Elven Merchant told me that there is a group of bandits whom recently raided a town, supposedly stealing a valuable treasure. They're supposed to have been weakened by casualties in the raid.
3- A strange mute man and a little girl told me that there is a troll in a small fort to the east, but they said that they're going there too. Supposedly the troll has some cool treasure it's guarding.
4- A chubby fellow told me that there is a skeleton infested fort north of here. He said his old adventuring party went there a long time ago but ended up leaving treasure behind.
5- A kind oldman told me of a small cave that he said used to be a alter to a god, but was abandoned. He said it would probably be unguarded, but to be sure to thank the god for whatever we took.
6- A long haired barbarian looking fellow told me of a tower that supposedly appeared overnight. It's said to be the work of Korguma, the god of dungeons. There's apparently a great treasure at the top of each tower, and this one looked pretty small!

That's the stuff that's close to me anyway. Since these people were from all over the place, I got some pretty far out there stuff too.

A man from the kingdom of Sorvenni informed me that there was a massive spire that reached the heavens. It's said to be guarded by golems, and supposedly holds a great treasure from the gods.
A merchant from the kingdom of Eyara informed me that in his homeland, there is an abandoned castle bordering the ocean. It was said to have been abandoned long ago, when the creature the owners created went mad and slaughtered the inhabitants, and now it guards the ocean along with other creatures, keeping them from making use of boats and sea trade.
There is supposed to be a tournament being held in the kingdom of Torland specifically for this event, the prize? A sword that is terrifyingly devestating against dragons. The Emperor is said to be increadibly fond of things that can slay dragons. Probably related to the dragon attack on the city 20 years ago.

Those are just a few of the rumors I gathered. I'm sure there would be others in different places.

Is there any reason we couldn't join up with the strange mute man and the little girl? If they think they can take a troll, they must be pretty formidable. Maybe they can be persuaded to follow you on your quest? There's still quite a few gems in the gauntlet.

Let's hope it was Milo's dad otherwise we have maybe a ghost Pirus to thank for the map. Let's go with the god altar one nearby, if we scope it out and it turns out too dangerous we can switch to the goblin cave that isn't too far from there instead.

Goblins: Maybe; low risk low reward.
Bandits: Seems promising; medium risk medium reward
Troll: No; competition for the treasure seems more trouble than its worth
Skeletons: No; the other adventurers probably got the best stuff, and skeletons are hard to shoot
Altar: Probably not; messing with altars of unknown deities tends to be a bad idea
Tower: Seems promising; medium risk medium reward

I think we should start with bandits or tower, leaning a bit more towards the bandits since doing away with them is a public benefit as well as profitable for us.
Check when the tournament is; we might want to consider heading over there eventually.

>I wonder why he didn't mention it.
Maybe its a gift from Prius?

...you know, I kind of wished you tested if you could use the bow before we went shopping. If you can't use it, we can't afford to buy a regular one.

You should definitely test if you can use it before we accept a combat mission, though.

>>587344
These assessments of our options seem about right.

>map
Could it be part of our powers, maybe? Might explain why it appeared from nowhere.

>>587342
Actually that is a good point about joining up. If they aren't tournament competitors then making a deal where they join our group in future adventures in return for help or the best loot from the troll would be a good investment.

That decision also depends on your ability or willingness to kill your fellow man. Is there a word for all sentient races and not just humankind? Because I feel like 'mankind' isn't general enough.

Anyway you'll need to hurt people to get at the goblin or bandit treasure, and unless one of you can use that bow, you're looking a bit under-armed. The cave to the unknown god is close, and as long as nobody steals anything, we should be able to get our hands on some new hardware. Then we can go after the goblins.

>a hunting knife
>a dagger
That dagger better be longer than the knife, or have some fancy trick to it! Normally a hunting knife can act perfectly as a dagger anyways.
...I suppose there are merits to having a shorter blade, though. Easier to conceal, for example.
>*VWOOM*
Wheee! Zoom on in and right on out, the magical map will ensure you're never lost, be it in the big picture or the small~
You can thank our ghostly friend for that, I think! They haven't been causing any actual harm anyways, just being a creep. We don't know for sure that he was responsible, so I'd say just devolve the stinkeye to a suspicious, not-sure-what-to-think glare.
>He said it would probably be unguarded, but to be sure to thank the god for whatever we took.
Might be a good idea to pray before taking anything. Do some sorting around, a bit of Feng Shui, and try to leave the place neat looking.
>Korguma, the god of dungeons
Ah, so a dungeon master is still about, that's good. Unfortunately, I think you should wait on taking on Korguma's dungeons, at least until you finish a couple of quests/journeys.
>a massive spire that reached the heavens
Ooh, I wonder if that's Korguma's personal home. I bet he would love to see an adventurous party make it through that tower. However, we'll need even more experience before taking that one on.
>when the creature the owners created went mad and slaughtered the inhabitants
This sounds like one of those "You can also try and befriend them to solve the problem!" quests. Less treasure if you manage to do so, but reputation can be helpful to learn about the locations of treasures!
>tournament being held in the kingdom of Torland
I'm hoping you have time to get some questing in before the tournament starts! It would be great to attend it, but not without experience.

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)10:19 No. 587369 ID: e5e5e0
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It's a tough descision, but we decide to go to the alter first, and then the goblin cave, since they're conveniently close together. We can decide other things from there. On the way out of town, I inquire about the date of the tournement. I'm informed it will be in two weeks time, so we've got plenty of time to spare!

>...you know, I kind of wished you tested if you could use the bow before we went shopping. If you can't use it, we can't afford to buy a regular one.

Oops! Sorry! But, for what's it's worth, I can't use it.. yet. I mean it's just.. the string is like, steel. Like I can't imagine it being movable at all. Milo says his dad can do it like it's nothing though. He must be really strong or something.

>Maybe its a gift from Prius?

..Don't say that! That's.. creepy!

>Could it be part of our powers, maybe? Might explain why it appeared from nowhere.

Yeah! I'm sure that's the explanation! It's one of your powers! Not a.. ghost map. Jeez..

>We don't know for sure that he was responsible, so I'd say just devolve the stinkeye to a suspicious, not-sure-what-to-think glare.

...Noted.

>That decision also depends on your ability or willingness to kill your fellow man.

Well.. I've never really thought about it.. But killing goblins won't be like that. They're just monsters. They eat babies you know.

>That dagger better be longer than the knife, or have some fancy trick to it! Normally a hunting knife can act perfectly as a dagger anyways.

Well the knife is for cutting, it's specially made for preparing meat. The dagger is better to stab with. To kill with. Hunting knife wouldn't be much good for that.

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)10:19 No. 587370 ID: e5e5e0
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We've been walking for some time now, and still haven't seen the alter. I think that old man might have been a bit..

Cala - "What's that!? Milo, stay quiet!"

Milo - "..Cala?"

Cala - "Someone's there..!"

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)10:19 No. 587371 ID: e5e5e0
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??? - "Impressive! You actually managed to spot me!"

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)10:20 No. 587372 ID: e5e5e0
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Cala - "Who are you?? What do you want!"

??? - "It does not matter who I am. The information would be wasted on you. But I know you, Cala. I do not know your friend. What I want, concerns you greatly. I am here, in simple words.."

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)10:20 No. 587373 ID: e5e5e0
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??? - "To kill you. To be honest when I was given this job I was expecting a far more difficult time. Usually killing a noble can be hard work. Lucky for me, I merely have to kill some foolish little girl. I wonder what that old man told you to get you to come out here. No matter, I suppose. Time to die."

Damn! An assassin? What the hell! Okay, okay we can take this guy! He seems to be waiting for us to make the first move.. Milo's ready.. I think. He's shaking a bit.. I am too, but whatever! I have my bow out already, but I don't know how skilled this guy is, or what he's gonna fight like! Doesn't matter! We can take him..! Probably!

>>587373
He's using a rapier? Well, your leather vest isn't gonna help, but here's an interesting fact about rapiers: it's pretty safe to just swat one away with your bare hand. The edge of a rapier does not have much cutting power- the point is what kills.

If you can get inside his reach, a dagger strike will end him. Feel free to let loose a shot with the bow, though. Wait, where'd you get that bow? The shopping list didn't include it.

Someone wants the competition out of the picture.

Whoever isn't using the bow should put on that ring of health. Try to flank him, and stay out of melee range if possible.

>>587374

Magic! But no. Fuckin' dammit. I retyped it so many times I forgot to include the bow. Yeah a bow was also bought I'm just.. I'm a stupid.

A Dark Elf Fencer? Hm. Racial standards state that a Drow can learn magic far easier than most others, though it certainly isn't unheard of for there to be exceptions to the standards. Be careful, though, he might be a spellsword, or green mage, or whatever they're called here.

>>587377
>>587374
Even if he is not a spell-caster, his blade can still be cursed/enchanted to be harmful to the touch. Besides, getting whipped with that thing leaves a nasty welt.

I suspected that altar was bad news, though it turns out it was bad for entirely different reasons.
On the positive side he doesn't seem like a very professional assassin, with telling us info about his employer and all.

>>587374
This seems like good advice.

>But killing goblins won't be like that. They're just monsters. They eat babies you know.
Obvious question. Is that just racism talking, or do you know that that's actually true? It's pretty easy to demonize others if they're small and ugly and living on the outskirts of civilization.

I mean, I'm not saying it can't be true. Just that people can be jerks to those who are different (as you well know), and sometimes that's more common than actual monsters.

>We can take him..! Probably!
He's close enough you're going to be hard pressed to draw, aim and fire before he closes. Although if you can get a shot off, that might end it. If you have to, and he closes you can use your bow's added reach to swat the rapier away, or even to twist and tangle, maybe. If you're really lucky, you might even be able to disarm him.

Milo's... tricky. No offense, but he's not a trained fighter. And while another body on your side is an advantage, he's vulnerable. The killer could exploit that.

>>587374
This pretty much sums up the pros and cons of the weapon you're up against. Also worth mentioning: you can only see one of his hands. There's no telling what's in the other. Could be another weapon, could be preparing some kind of spell.

>>587377
Oh, we actually have a bow we can use. I assumed all we had was the unusable dragon's fang. That improves our odds.

Milo move to flank, and by that I mean see if you can't get behind the guy find a rock and throw it at him (preferably aim for his head), in fact find lots of rocks if you can. Your job isn't to take this guy down, it's to distract him so Cala can take him down while actually not getting withing stabbing distance of puffy sleeves here.

Obvious question: so how much am I worth, then?

One advantage, you guys can communicate without him hearing if you use us to relay messages. Private, secure coms.

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)14:29 No. 587399 ID: e5e5e0
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>He's using a rapier? Well, your leather vest isn't gonna help, but here's an interesting fact about rapiers: it's pretty safe to just swat one away with your bare hand. The edge of a rapier does not have much cutting power- the point is what kills.

Good advice!

>Whoever isn't using the bow should put on that ring of health. Try to flank him, and stay out of melee range if possible.

I can almost hear Milo's internal anguish at the news he has to get close to the enemy.

Milo - Fuckfuckfuckfuckfuck! Why do I have to not have the bow? Dammit!

> Be careful, though, he might be a spellsword, or green mage, or whatever they're called here.

Spellsword works. And you're right. He might just be!

>Is that just racism talking, or do you know that that's actually true? It's pretty easy to demonize others if they're small and ugly and living on the outskirts of civilization.

IS THIS REALLY THE TIME FOR THIS. I'VE NEVER MET ONE! WHO KNOWS.

Alright so.. The plan is for me to try to fire while Milo goes for the flank.. Milo nods slightly to confirm this. He begins to move to the left of the opponent, very slowly.

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)14:29 No. 587400 ID: e5e5e0
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He turns his attention to Milo and I quickly knock and fire an arrow!

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)14:29 No. 587401 ID: e5e5e0
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...I miss. I'm just shaking so badly.

He thrusts for Milo, who raises his dagger to parry!

..And fails, stabbed in the chest. Milo falls to his back with a loud pained grunt, and says things through gritted teeth. Alive, but in pain.

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)14:30 No. 587402 ID: e5e5e0
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He turns his attention to me as I knock another arrow. He smiles.

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)14:30 No. 587403 ID: e5e5e0
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But quickly stops.

He falls to the ground with a thump, not moving.

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)14:30 No. 587404 ID: e5e5e0
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I tremble as I rush to Miloed.

Milo - "...Knew.. This would happen... Damn.. Dragging.. you.."

Cala - "It's okay M-M-Milo! T-Take this potion! You're wh-wheezing a lot!!"

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)14:30 No. 587405 ID: e5e5e0
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I help him drink it, he doesn't even lift his head. I think that guy stabbed him somewhere important..

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)14:31 No. 587406 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo - "Wow that.. that stuff actually works.. I actually feel better!"

Cala - "G-Good! M-Milo..!"

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)14:31 No. 587407 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo - "Is...... he dead?"

I only nod. I can't say it. I got him right in the heart. I.. I killed him. I don't know what to do.. I.. Should we even continue to the goblin cave? I..

>>587407
Well it's either that or go back and tell the guards about the "kindly old man".

Check the assassin for incriminating evidence. Possibly also loot.

Well make sure the assassin is really dead first. Then loot his body.

After that have a break for a bit and get the adrenaline out of your system. If you are going to be a adventurer stuff like this will be common. Once you are calm again we can either continue on just in case or find another lead.

Oh this guy might have a bounty on his head if he is notorious enough. Might be worth some coin to collect on it.

First, shoot the assasin in the head to make sure he is dead. Second, loot.
Depending on what he has and whether he likely had a bounty we can decide whether to return to town.

Maybe go back to Milo's place for now but make sure to search the dead assassin's body, it could have something you could give to the guards to make some arrest or at the very least make some noble asshole's day a lot worse when it get's around that they're scum.

And I know you're going to hate this but LOOT THE BODY. and before you say no here's some reason's why
1)you are low on money, your house has burned down, and there are people trying to kill you. Anything that can help you last at least 5 more minutes you should grab with both hands.

2) this fucker makes a living killing others, he's not a person, just a wild animal that learned to talk as a polar trick. Plus he just tried to kill not only you but your best friend so fuck that guy.

I don't like the way he smiled.
Remove the head, it's the only way to be sure.

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)18:58 No. 587446 ID: e5e5e0
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>Make sure he's dead. Loot his body.

I... I'll..

Milo - "I'll do it."

Milo unceremoniously kicks the body a few times. Quite a few times. I don't think Milo is overly fond of the now dead assassin.

Milo - "He's pretty dead. I'll check his pockets."

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)18:59 No. 587447 ID: e5e5e0
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Milo - "I'm not taking off his clothes. I'm just gonna say that now. Alright so, I found 400 gold pieces. I know. He was loaded.. Hate to think how he got it. His rapier. I figure maybe we can sell it. Two potions. One looks like a health potion, can replace the one we used.. And another one that's light blue. I don't really know what it does. I also found several notes between him and some guy he keeps calling 'Prunes'. I figure that must be our guy, but.. it doesn't really say much else. I doubt we can find him."

>After that have a break for a bit and get the adrenaline out of your system. If you are going to be a adventurer stuff like this will be common. Once you are calm again we can either continue on just in case or find another lead.

Milo - "That doesn't sound like a bad idea. Why don't we just sit for awhile and then head back to the city for a bit and look for some more leads.."

>Bounty

Milo - "That's a good idea! We might get paid for killing this guy, Cala!"

....

Milo - "...Let's just take a break for a minute, okay? It's fine."

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)18:59 No. 587448 ID: e5e5e0
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We arrive back in the city and head for the guard's quarters, we might... What..?

Milo - "What the hell happened.. We were only gone for a few hours.."

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)18:59 No. 587449 ID: e5e5e0
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Cala - "Excuse me, what.. happened here? It looks like a storm hit or something.. where is everyone? Are those.. corpses...?"

Guard - "A orc disguised as a man infiltrated the bazaar and wreaked havoc, it has been dealt with, citizen. Do not worry."

Punk 2014/08/01(Fri)19:00 No. 587450 ID: e5e5e0
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Bloody Man - "That was no orc!! That was a man!! That was a man with eyes like a devil's..! That weapon.. he..."

Guard - "ENOUGH! The city guard will NOT tolerate the spreading of false rumors! Be gone or you will find yourself a night alone in solitary!!"

The bloody man looks frightened, and quickly flees.