Ridder 2009/11/15(Sun)13:46 No. 76915 ID: fb5d8e
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Once, I was a knight.
Proud and great.
My skill at the blade was only matched by my presence at the court.

Our kingdom was invincible.. or so I thought.

My arrogance was our downfall.

I failed to protect the king and his family. Now all of them are dead or missing... thus so is my life.

Ridder 2009/11/15(Sun)13:48 No. 76920 ID: fb5d8e
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I am a failed knight with no lord to redeem me.

Only when I stopped talking did I notice how the atmosphere into the jolly tavern broke into pieces. The silence pierced my heart. I was used to it, but this time I had caused it.
But was it my fault, or the bartender's for asking about me?

Hey, piece of shit.

Suddenly I hear a voice rise up next to me.

Ridder 2009/11/15(Sun)13:50 No. 76922 ID: fb5d8e
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I don't like people who brag.

The large fellow is obviously shortcoming in the mental area, but makes more than up for it with his physical prowess.

Now, now, Nickai.
The bartender interrupts.
Give the boy some space. He has obviously been through alot.

I could use some help deciding how to respond in this situation.

>>76922
You may be a failed knight but god damn, your honour is at stake, challenge him to a DUEL!

>>76922
Buy him a drink to calm him and avoid a scene.

Ridder 2009/11/15(Sun)14:05 No. 76929 ID: fb5d8e
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I will follow your peaceful suggestion.
Indeed, let us not cause a scene. I will buy you a drink.
I don't want your stinking pisswater, boy.

I will have none of this. This man is obviously corrupted by the physical edge he has over others.

Nickai, step down now or accept my challenge to duel!

Why you slimey little fuck..

Now, now, boys! Take it outside, will you? Stop causing a scene.
The bartender stops us. He sounds worried about his tavern, but confident that neither of us will seriously hurt eachother.

>>76929
Accept the duel, once you and him are outside, kick him in the balls.

>>76929
Ask him if he accepts your challenge, or if he is a coward. Take it outside, the bartender is just trying to run a business.

He looks big and slow. So a duel weapon that gives you distance is advantageous.
Have a duel using wooden poles

>>76937
Do you even have weapons?

Ridder 2009/11/15(Sun)14:44 No. 76954 ID: fb5d8e
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He follows me outside. Fighting with pole arms in an open area will be perfect for I am welltrained in spearfighting. Consequently, my spear is my main weapon.
Do you agree to battle with poles?

Sure thing. I will grind you to a mush anyway!

He grabs a thick and heavy pole from the street. It almost seems like a small tree.
I will fight with my spear... but I can only use the blunt end. The handicap should be negated by my familiarity with the weapon.

A large crowd gathers around us.

Well? You gonna fight me or you a coward?

>>76954
Get someone to give a signal to start, then Knees-Gut-Wrists in three quick shots.

This is pretty good stuff right off the bat but I just have one small technical request: It's pretty hard to follow who's talking sometimes, so maybe a format in which the protagonist's speech is distincted from the speech of other characters would help? Right now it's hard to tell if it's the oaf or the knight talkin'. Just throw quotes around speech, maybe only put bold on the protagonist's lines?

Ridder 2009/11/15(Sun)14:52 No. 76958 ID: fb5d8e
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Getting someone to count down will be a good idea.
"Someone count down and give us a signal when to start to ensure a fair fight!"

A certain gentleman in the crowd raises his hand.
"I'll do it. Get ready... three.. two.."

I tighten my grip on my spear and get into position. Suddenly a heavy woman forces her way to the front of the crowd.
"Nickai! Don't get hurt! We need you in tomorrow's harvest."
"Don't worry, ma, I'll make short work of this outsider."
The oaf responds arrogantly.

"..one.. Fight!"

>>76958
Go for disabling blows only. Nothing that will permanently harm him. We don't need to be a dick and mutilate him after his mom just told him that he's needed for the harvest tomorrow.

>>76958
Teach him a lesson, but don't hurt him too badly. Even if he is an oaf, he's drunk, and his family obviously needs him. Don't embarrass him too much in front of his own mother.

>>76958
Let him win. Winning isn't going to help you any, he'll just form a grudge and you might get even more people against you if you hurt him and he can't help with the harvest.
Going to let your arrogance get the best of you again?

bluff him, and get him to swing high.
leg sweep below and point blunt edge at opponents face

Ridder 2009/11/15(Sun)15:19 No. 76998 ID: fb5d8e
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It's true. I have nothing to gain from winning this fight.
This man's mental handicap is so great that his mother is forced to look after him. He is no villain or bandit.. Just a giant fool.
If this village makes sure his strength is used for good causes like the harvest I have no right to pick a fight with him. Arrogance will hold no more sway over me.
"I did not know you were required at the harvest. I stand down."

The crowd around us falls silent, as does the man. A minute later, he laughs awkwardly.
"Yeah, that's right! Now you know how strong I am you scared, huh? Get the hell out of my village, vagrant!"

>>76998
Challenge him to a Harvest-Off.

He owns a village? Ask him where it is.

Charge at him, swing for his head, but slow your blow to a harmless tap before connecting. Then just leave.

rep down.
Go to tavern.
Ask for map.

>>76998
Let the oaf have his fun.
Words are harmless.

Offer to help out at the harvest (unless you have someplace to go?) but let him challenge you to a Harvest-Off.

Stop being a hobbo.
Start working with guy's family.
???
Profit.

>>76998
"I am merely concerned for the well-being of your family, oaf. Do not mistake kindness for weakness!"

Leave.

Ridder 2009/11/15(Sun)16:06 No. 77066 ID: fb5d8e
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I don't see the purpose of intimidation when I just stood down, nor is there any need for charity. These people can handle the harvest themselves.
I head back to the tavern.

"Hey, you're not hurt? You.. actually defeated Nickai?"
"No, I stood down because he is needed in the harvest."
"Heh, I don't blame you. He sure has some muscle.."
"Do you have any maps?"
"Yes, yes ofcourse."

Ridder 2009/11/15(Sun)16:06 No. 77067 ID: fb5d8e
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"This is where we are now, the village of Westwater."

Loudly express your disdain at the idea of naming an Eastern village "West"-anything.
We need to get our asses back on track, prove ourselves as noble and honorable. Ask the bartender if he knows of any possible jobs for you, something to prove your righteousness. Any criminal organizations around that need busting? Bandits that need slaying? Missing persons that need to be recovered? Monsters that need to be defeated?

We need to make a name for ourselves, so random shmucks don't start shit in bars EVER AGAIN.

Make plans to go south to port city
inventory check (specifically how much money do we haz)

Make plans to go south to port city
inventory check (specifically how much money do we haz)

Ridder 2009/11/15(Sun)16:45 No. 77114 ID: fb5d8e
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"Good man, I am interested in proving my righteousness. Is there anything terrible that needs to be dealt with? Monsters, criminals, missing people?"
A splendid opportunity to ask.

"Speak of the devil.. A bloke just like you came through here the other day, wanting to deal with monsters.. We don't have much troubles these days. If you want to find trouble you should head to the tower south of here."

My inventory includes my flagspear, a dagger, a crossbow with bolts, and enough coins for all necessities.
If I'm heading down south to the portcity then I will pass the tower as well.

>>77114
You do not have rope.

Your spear doubles as a ten foot pole, though, luckily. Also pick up a small mirror and a bottle of acid.

Ridder 2009/11/15(Sun)17:00 No. 77133 ID: fb5d8e
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I purchase 20 feet of rope, a flask of acid and a small polished mirror on my way out of the village.

I can reach the tower tomorrow morning if I keep walking.

TO THE SOUTH!

Ridder 2009/11/15(Sun)17:21 No. 77153 ID: fb5d8e
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The night passes without trouble. The tower is soon in sight.
Flowerbeds cover the surrounding hill, while its walls are decorated with lush climbing plants.

In front of its main door sits a lone goblin over what seem to be cut up hedge-animals.
Part of the garden is completely ruined.

>>77153
Greet the troubled little Gobbo.
Ask her what it is that is troubling her.

"What's troubling you, goblin?"

Read it, hug it, kill it, romance it.
Those are the points of the tgchan compass.

Approach without startling her. She might have parents around.

Ridder 2009/11/15(Sun)17:52 No. 77194 ID: fb5d8e
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Once again I will attempt the peaceful approach. This time there is a lot more risk involved.
"What's troubling you, goblin?"
[i]She looks up with a surprised expression. Her close proximity to the tower must make her feel very secure as she shows no signs of fear.
"Oh hello, sir. Yesterday some mad man came into the garden and chopped up all the hedge animals. We caught him, though. He'll hang at high noon."

Ask "What place is this, where decorations are valued above a man's life?"

>>77194
Isn't that a little extreme? Ask if the hedge animals were more than just plants.

You forgot "loot it".

"A high price for a petty crime. I mean no disrespect towards your topiaries, but surely a life is worth more. Plants may be regrown, but could you unkill a man?"

Ridder 2009/11/15(Sun)18:22 No. 77226 ID: fb5d8e
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I can't stand by idley as a man gets killed for ruining plants, but I best ask about it some more.
"A high price for a petty crime. I mean no disrespect towards your topiaries, but surely a life is worth more. Plants may be regrown, but could you unkill a man?"
"Oh, I don't know about unkilling but he was being pretty weird. He was yelling about evil and shredding the bushes apart like someone poisoned by a cavetroll's fungus. Seems dangerous enough to hang to me. Anyway.. These hedgeanimals are completely ruined."
The goblin sighs with great despair.

>>77226
"Tell me, how was the man apprehended?"
I'm betting a gold sovereign that he was given a sleeping drought during a "drinking contest" with an orc.

>>77205
Looting is sort of like reading the note, wouldn't you say?

>>77238
I wouldn't say that at all. One has to loot the note before one can read it, generally.

Climb up the vines.

Ridder 2009/11/15(Sun)19:12 No. 77255 ID: fb5d8e
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I don't see on what grounds I can suspect such a thing. I don't even see an orc around here.
I'll leave her to her business.

The vines look strong enough to carry my weight. If I head to a higher floor I may be able to find the man and find out what is really going on.

Proceed upwards, climbing the vines and making sure the goblin gardener doesn't notice your ascent. Keep your eyes out for guards or for the man in question as you pass each floor.

>>77255
Climb those vines.

... Stealthily.

>>77255
Sneak into someone's place of residence? Surely that is beneath a proper knight.

Ask the goblin this: "Who is the master of this tower? I would much desire to speak with him."
If and when you're granted audience, request for a place to stay for the night.

Ridder 2009/11/15(Sun)19:50 No. 77293 ID: fb5d8e
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Indeed, it would be proper to atleast try the direct approach first, though I will attempt more backhanded ways to save a life if necessary.
"Who is the master of this tower? I would much desire to speak with him."
The goblins look at me for a moment, then gets up. She stares at me with a mixture of awe and pity.
"Oh.. Okay. I'll go see if she's available. Will you come in?"

>>77293
"I thank you for your invitation, and will honor it. May I inquire your master's name?"

>>77293
As a practical concern, I think having a banner on your spear when you have no lord to serve will just get in the way.

>>77293
Agree, but ask "Is something the matter with this arrangement?"

Ridder 2009/11/15(Sun)20:24 No. 77323 ID: fb5d8e
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As long as I can wave no other flag I will honor and treasure the one from my past, no matter how torn we become.

I pick up on the goblin's hesitation.

"Is something the matter with this arrangement?"
I ask cautiously.
"I don't think so.. I just think you're the first visitor we got that was so.. honest is the word I guess."

"I thank you for your invitation, and will honor it. May I inquire your master's name?"
"It's Commander Coriander Salamander.. Oh, she's available."

The tower's mistress sits confidently in her humble office. Though the room is small and the furniture insignificant, the area radiates with a powerful aura of leadership and determination.

"Yes? Who are you? What is your business here?"

>>77323
>Commander Coriander Salamander

Knew it.

Ask about the condemned man.

Inquire respectfully after the circumstances of the condemned prisoner's crime and capture.

>>77323
Ask her where she got that awesome hat.
You should get an awesome hat.

"I am told that a man here is to be executed for the petty crime of defacing decorations. How can this be?"

>>77323
"I am called Ridder, and I am but a humble knight-errant. I was travelling in the area and decided to seek shelter against the night. I most humbly ask to be permitted to stay until the morning?"

Once you have been given permission "Your retainer mentioned that you have imprisoned a man recently. May I inquire as to why he is being held?"

>>77323
Take her hat. Offer no explanation.

Later, we need a design for our flag.

Ridder 2009/11/15(Sun)20:42 No. 77335 ID: fb5d8e
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A respectful approach appears to be the best one, as usual.
"My name is Ridder, and I am but a humble knight-errant. I have heard a man will be hung for the petty crime of defacing decorations. May I inquire the details of this?"
"Do you think you can enter my domain and thrust your weight around? Excuse me, but deflowering is no petty crime!"
She seems rather upset about my intrusion.

>>77336
shh they all already do shh

>>77336
someone doesn't know about QuestQuest

>>77335
Deflowering? Er...
Apologize for being rude and intruding, you were simply curious was all.

>>77335
"My apologies. I meant no offense. I am unaware of the gravity of his deeds; this is why I asked. What exactly has the man done, and has he had a fair hearing?"

Then if he has not been heard fairly: "I am sorry, but I must demand he be given a fair trial for his crimes. To hang him without one would be murder, and that I cannot allow."

>>77335
"I beilieve there is a misunderstanding, my good lady. The man in question destroyed some topiary. He did not take any maiden-heads against the owner's will, as far as I know. If he did, then I will be on my way."

>>77335
I was under the impression this was merely the outpost of some greater lord?

I was not aware that the penalties for shrubbery damage were so severe in his -ehh- whose realm is this anyway?

>>77335
"Social status is irrelevant before the weight of justice. What, exactly, is this man guilty of?"

reveal thy past. Show why you have at least weight in words.
Butt don't be agressive. Be brown-nosing (but being in court, you know how to do this)

Ridder 2009/11/15(Sun)21:12 No. 77351 ID: fb5d8e
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"My apologies. I meant no offense."
The Commander appears to calm down immediatly, giving a slight approving nod.
"I am unaware of the gravity of his deeds; this is why I asked. What exactly has the man done, and has he had a fair hearing?"
"The man in question has destroyed my property most thoroughly, and has been causing general chaos. As this tower is under my complete jurisdiction I am the judge over the man's future."
"I was under the impression this was merely the outpost of some greater lord?"
"Most definitely not! This is my tower, and you better remember it."
"Again, I apologize for my ignorance."
"I fault you not for it."
It is obvious that it's not my place to be demanding things here. I will call upon my courtier teachings.
"Let me hereby reintroduce myself with your deserved recognition. Madam your grace, my name is Ridder, humble knight-errant, at your service. Thank you for accepting me in your presence. I am honored."
"Ah, that sounds much better. Please, be at ease. Now that we our misunderstandings out of the way let me invite you to stay until high noon. You will be able to witness our captive's deserved punishment."

"Are you really going to kill him for chopping bushes?"

>>77351
Kill some time until noon.
Maybe ask for a tour?

>>77351
Accept offer. Sneak into wherever he is imprisoned during the night and acquire knowledge on how insane this guy is. He cant've gotten a death sentence for simply thinking cutting up a garden was a good idea.

Accept. See if you can go take a look at the prisoner.

>>77351
"If I may ask, has the victim been given a fair trial? It behooves all civilized folk to listen to an accused man before his conviction."

Or if you do not care about the man or his trial at all, simply accept.

We already asked that; in >>77351 Coriander said she is basically the law here.

Let's not get on her bad side, now. I don't think Ridder could fight Coriander.

>>77393
Oh so we did, but she also completely failed to answer the actual question. Has she summarily decreed the man be killed or has she actually heard what the man has to say?

>>77351
"My Lady, I am sure that a just ruler such as yourself will understand, and I pray that it will not be a presumption on your hospitality, that I ask as a matter of personal conscience to be granted an audience with the condemned before he is to be executed. I further beg that, if there is any chance he may be rehabilitated short of sending him to his divine judgment, that I may plead his case before you tomorrow. If he is still found guilty in your eyes, or if he indeed proves to be a villain bent on naught but destruction, then I will end his life myself if you wish."

(Hope that's not too wordy. Kinda got a little out of hand...)

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)08:34 No. 77489 ID: fb5d8e
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"My Lady, I am sure that a just ruler such as yourself will understand, and I pray that it will not be a presumption on your hospitality, that I ask as a matter of personal conscience to be granted an audience with the condemned before he is to be executed. I further beg that, if there is any chance he blah be rehabilitated blah blah sending blah blah blah divine judgment, blah blah blah blah blah blah blahblah blah tomorrow. blah blah blah blah blah guilty blah blah blah, blah blah blah blahblah blah blah blah blah blahblah blah blah blah blah blahblahblah, blah blah blah blah blah blah blahblah blah blah blah"
"Excuse me?"

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)08:40 No. 77490 ID: fb5d8e
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I will not deny her hospitality. Indeed, it will be a prime opportunity to see the captive myself.
"I humbly accept. I am most interested in seeing your great assets."
"Yes, I am quite proud of them. Lina, please take care of our guest."
The goblin nods. She responds with a quiet voice."
"Yes, ma'am. Sir Ridder, will you please go down with me?"

>Most interested in seeing your great asses.
>Would you please go down on me?

Bow to the Commander before leaving, then follow the goblin.

Butt of course, my lady. I shall come with you at once.

Follow into the inviting passage.

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)10:19 No. 77506 ID: fb5d8e
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I bow to the Commander before leaving. She nods in approval. Her fierce aura softens at my gestures of subordinance.
I follow the goblin down the ladder to one story lower.
"But ofcourse, my lady. I will come with you at once."
"Watch your step.. It's best to take it slow."

A few minutes later we have settled down in what I presume to be the guest room, or more likely the break room. Flowers and weapons make an unsettling contrast.
"The sun is rising pretty fast already. It should be high noon in a few hours.."
The goblin sounds as if she wants to apologize for the lack of entertainment she can provide to guests. Instead of weakening the awkwardness, her shameful glances merely enforce it.

Come to think of it, I have been walking through the night to reach the tower in the morning. I am growing weary.

>>77506
>Yes, it's better to move slowly. At first.

"Where am I to stay? I wish to rest for as long as I can."

>>77506
I find the style and choice of decoration in this tower rather... incongruous?

I take it that the Commander is a bit of a flower fancier? But are attacks really so common in this area as to necessitate what appears to be a small armory? And if so... how do you girls make a living out here, far from town as it is?

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)11:12 No. 77519 ID: fb5d8e
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"Where am I to stay? I wish to rest for as long as I can."
The goblins eyes widen.
"Oh! Oh, I'm sorry. This way."
I follow her through the tower. I will ask her the questions now.
"If you so permit, I would like to ask some questions. I will respect your denial of them."
"No, it's okay."
"I find the style and choice of decoration in this tower rather... incongruous? I take it that the Commander is a bit of a flower fancier? But are attacks really so common in this area as to necessitate what appears to be a small armory? And if so... how do you girls make a living out here, far from town as it is?"
She remains silent for a while as if to consider her answers.
"..The.. uhm.. The flowers were my idea. I thought it would cheer everything up a bit. The weapons are still from the old layout of the tower, we just don't have enough men and women to wield them right now. As for a living.. A trustworthy trade caravan passes around here every so often, which we pay with the gold from the huge treasury in the basemmmmennenennnnnttt iiinn our dreams! Ha ha, it's a joke!"
"I understand. Thank you."
A most awkward silence follows until we finally reach the bedroom.
"We usually sleep in shifts so all the beds are free right now. If you like you can wash up a bit before resting. Well.. If you don't need anything else, I'll leave you to your rest."

>>77519
Have a brief wash and then get some sleep.

Nice legs, by the way. What kind of critter are you, anyhow?

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)11:34 No. 77523 ID: fb5d8e
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It would be exceptionally rude to sleep in their beds while I still smell of the road, yet it would also be rude to exploit their hospitality and befilth their bathwater. I will have a quick humble wash.

My kind is the Leferran, or the Northwalkers as we are called around here. As the name implies, we come from the rugged plains in the north where our long and sleek bodies have evolved to move fast and athletic against strong winds.

>>77523

Turn around.

>>77523
Stare at the new tits. Say nothing.

Suggestions would include attempting to be modest, or asking for averted eyes.

Is there a towel available?

>>77523
Uh, grab a towel?

>>77523
Become aware of the newcomer without turning around, owing to your keen ears.

"May I help you?"

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)11:51 No. 77530 ID: fb5d8e
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There is a towel here. I take it to cover myself.
Turning my head I see the kobold guard from before climb up the ladder. She gives me a brief nod, then without a word herself she unrobes in front of me.
I sense a rush of heat coursing through my body.

Politely ask what she's doing. If she intends to take a bath, then make some room and avert your eyes.

No need to be impolite.

>>77530
Ask if she needs to use the bath.

>>77530
Treating this incident as anything but usual would probably hurt her honour and feelings. Continue washing as if nothing has happened.

Finish washing. She's probably going to bed.

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)12:06 No. 77536 ID: fb5d8e
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I wrap the towel around me and step away from the tub.
"Madam, do you require the bath? I just finished."
"No thanks."
The kobold replies with a tired tone.
"I'm heading straight to bed today."

Think about baseball.

>>77537
Subsequentially, think about Larry the Sergal. Man, what a nice guy.

She doesn't seem to be want to be bothered so talk to her no more. Pick a bed at random and prepare to sleep. After all, you are quite tired.

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)12:25 No. 77549 ID: fb5d8e
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I have never heard of Larry or baseball, but I understand what you are implying. I will focus my mind on topics more mundane than a womans curves.

It isn't long before I find the rest I need.
I don't expect to sleep long or even satisfactory. My way is that of the road: Walk when I can, sleep when I must.

>>77549
Those flowers on the wall really are beautiful, don't you think? Had I sense of smell I'd probably be getting a noseful of the wonderful aroma they must spread. I bet you could get the best out of it by leaning in close and giving it a good sniff.

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)12:34 No. 77559 ID: fb5d8e
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I dream of flowers. I am able to smell them lightly, but I am unable to bend over to fully embrace the smell. The inability to bend over continues throughout the dream.
I wake up in cold sweat. Dreams about being unable to perform mundane actions haunt me daily.

The light through the window is dim. The sun must be setting.

>>77559
Reluctantly roll over to the left. Man your right butt-cheek is itching something fierce.

Do not be distracted by the beautiful willing young woman sleeping right next to you wearing next-to-nothing.
FOR GREAT JUSTICE.

>>77559
The sun is setting? Crap, we missed the execution!

>>77559

Wait! So you missed the execution? Shit!

Step 1: React to the halfnaked woman sleeping against you!

Step 2: If it's almost night, that means we missed high noon. Which means the prisoner has already been hung. Spring out of bed after but not because of your awkward realization that you are in bed with a woman in her undergarments and go see Coriander, to inquire as to the fate of this 'mad man'.

>>77559
Don't freak out, it's just a kobold wearing delicates, after all. Right?
And they obviously trust you, or at least think you're wise enough not to try anything funny.
Try to get up without disturbing her, at least.

If she does wake up, apologize like the gentleman you are.

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)13:37 No. 77591 ID: fb5d8e
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No need to worry. I won't be seduced easily. This girl is merely sleeping next to me and it seems custom here to sleep in one's undergarments.
I will see if I can climb over her without disturbing her.
"Hmm..? Oh, sir, are you finally awake?"
"Y-yes. I apologize for taking the bed and disturbing your sleep."
"No, uhm.. See, it's not actually my turn to sleep, but you looked so comfortable that I couldn't help but join you. Please.. Please don't tell the Commander. I beg of you"

"That's.... alright. I won't tell. Was the Commander upset that I overslept the hanging?"

>>77591
"It will be our little secret."
Wink after saying this, to show her you speak with sincerity.

Well obviously don't tell on her. You're a knight, not some schoolyard brat. Besides, what would you have to gain? Nothing!
Tell her it's okay and you don't mind. Then ask about the Commander and/or the hanging.

>>77591
Hmm, Coriander assigned her to be your guide, so perhaps she is not truly abandoning her post.

As you wish, m'lady.

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)13:58 No. 77620 ID: fb5d8e
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"It will be our little secret."
I wink at her the best I can to ensure she knows she does not need to fear me. The result is rather awkward. I was never good at this kind of facial communication.
"Thank you!"
She responds with a whispered squeal and promptly kisses me on the cheek.
"Come on, I'll show you where we hung the mad man."
The goblin wriggles out from underneath to climb out of bed.

Oh man you're in for it now.

>>77620
She is trying to rob you of your family jewels!

I require additional line weight

Politely avoid oggling her as you both get dressed.

I'm gone for a day and we take the Romance option? Oh well.

"Your name is Lina if I'm not mistaken?"
and
"How does the commander treat you?"

>>77636
Nobody's taking the romance option, are you blind?

Romance would entangle to far right now.
For now, we shall bide our time... and let libido build.

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)14:29 No. 77647 ID: fb5d8e
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We get dressed without a mentionable amount of awkwardness. Perhaps we are already used to eachother's company.
I ask her about herself as we are on our way out.
"Your name is Lina if I'm not mistaken?"
"Yes. And yours is Ridder, right? Or should I say Sir Ridder?"
"Ridder is fine, thank you. How does the commander treat you?"
"The Commander is a good person. She is very strict, but she.. she has good judgement. She just wants everyone to know that she's the boss around here."

Just as she finishes speaking we reach the front door.
We are greeted by the loud mouth of a human.
"Monster, let me out of here."
We look at it in silence for a moment. Lina explains the situation.
"He wouldn't say anything about where he came from or what he was doing here.. Just that we were evil. So the commander said we should leave him out here for a few days."

>>77647
Oh, a human? That explains a lot. Those guys are dicks, thinking themselves higher than everyone else.

>>77647
Heh.
Perhaps we can talk some sense into this mad man.
Ask him why he was defacing defenseless topiaries.

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)14:55 No. 77661 ID: fb5d8e
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Humans are among the versatile races. Both chaotic and orderly in their inventiveness. Hopefully I can call on this one's orderly side.
"I will try to talk to it, if you'll allow me."
"Oh, sure.. I'll leave you to it."
Lina goes back inside, as if she imagines I need utmost concentration to communicate with humans.
I turn to the human.
"Why did you deface defenseless topiaries?"
"What? I don't know what you are talking about. I come here and see an army of goblins and I killed them."

Do you have vision problems? Those were plants.

An army. That wasn't moving. Made of bushes.

>>77661

"...Was there any particular reason for that, or...?"

>>77661
He's either mad, has vision problems, or both. Alright, assuming it WAS an army of goblins, what did they do to deserve death? You know, despite it just being hedges, he could've been really dangerous.

"For your information, you ended up chopping a bunch of plants. And even if they WERE goblins, they caused no harm. Have you been mindwiped by extremist paladins of some sort?"

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)15:09 No. 77673 ID: fb5d8e
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It could be that he has a mental illness. It seems unrealistic that only troubles with his vision would have him believe bushes equaled an army.
I will question his rash actions against the illusional army.
"What was the reason that you immediatly engaged said army?
"I am a defender of justice and good. This army was evil so I destroyed it. But I was no match for the leader. You are not evil. Help me."

http://www.tgchan.org/kusaba/quest/res/76489.html
Just in case anyone skipped over it.

>>77673
"I do not think I will. Attacking anything without provocation is not grounds for sympathy."

>>77673

"How did you know that the army was evil?"

>>77673
Well... his heart is in the right place, but he is obviously not all there.
...Ask about what he was doing before he ended up here.

(we don't know who's lying yet. He's probably wrong though)
"How do you know they were evil? Are you racist? No defender of good I know is racist! Still, I shall 'investigate' the matter. If you are proven to be right, I will set out to free you."

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)15:22 No. 77685 ID: fb5d8e
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"How did you know that the army was evil?"
"I am a paladin. I have the innate ability to sense malicious intent. I sense a great evil inside this tower. It is so evil that it is overpowering my senses."

>>77647
Tell him that he will not be released before he can behave himself.

>>77685
"So you are a madman."

On another note, see if you can prove that he couldn't have slown an army of goblins. Get a talented gobblin to spar him with sticks. Prove his ineptness with a blade.

Only when he sees how futile his style is will he realize he couldn't fight an army.

>>77685
You sense AN evil. Inside the tower. So strong that it overpowers your ability to correctly detect evil on anything smaller. Is that what you're saying?

>>77685

"I dunno. Seemed like an alright place to me. And one of the employees was pretty cute too."

OR
Ask if he could be temporarily released to demonstrate said "paladin powers" in a controlled enviroment.

Watch him fail.

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)15:32 No. 77695 ID: fb5d8e
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I feel that an answer may be close.
"You sense AN evil. Inside the tower. So strong that it overpowers your ability to correctly detect evil on anything smaller. Is that what you're saying?"
"Yes. That is why the evil must be destroyed immediately. Without a mentor the evil will blind me so I have to fight it until I die or the evil will triumph and that is very bad."
The dire tone in his voice radiates intensely through his laughable way of speaking.

>>77695
how is evil formed
how skullking get pragnent

Check the basement.

>>77695
Tell him to get a damn mentor already then.

>>77695
"Clearly you need a just, honest, strong man to be your mentor then. Unfortunately, such men are very rare in this world. I would be unable to find you a suitable mentor, I am afraid."

>>77695
Get a pole to put the cage on.
Swing him around to find the 'EVIL'.
Facepalm when it turns out to be the privy.

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)15:43 No. 77703 ID: fb5d8e
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"Clearly you need a just, honest, strong man to be your mentor then. Unfortunately, such men are very rare in this world. I would be unable to find you a suitable mentor, I am afraid."
"Then I must fight the evil by myself. Let me out now!"

(make him believe he isn't evil corruptable)
"Evil isn't something you fight physically. You fight it with your heart. It is when you use force that evil triumphs. The path to goodness is the path of non-violence. You just did something evil. Imagine. If you slaughtered a rightful king's army, for no reason, you would be considered evil... right?"

actually...
"I won't let you out because you harmed 'goblins' who had not done anything wrong... does that make me evil?"
(if he says yes, he contridicted himself. He said earlier that you were not evil)
(if no, he subjects himself to his punishment... but the only way he can do that is for him to realize he did something bad)

"Why don't you help me find the evil while you're stuck in there. Can you be at all specific about where the center of it lies?"

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)15:57 No. 77711 ID: fb5d8e
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"Why don't you help me find the evil while you're stuck in there. Can you be at all specific about where the center of it lies?"
"I would but I can't concentrate on my own because the evil is so strong."

"Then I'll concentrate with you"
(followed by pretending to be straining your mind)

No, Tim! You are the evils!

And then Tim was a Blackguard.

"Have you considered that a greater evil is trying to manupilate you into doing harm. Evil has corrupted you already... you just don't know it yet. You sir, are a corrupted paladin"

It's hard to tell if he's insane or not. Can't hurt to poke around the tower, though.

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)16:30 No. 77726 ID: fb5d8e
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"Then I'll concentrate with you."
It is obvious that this man is requesting guidance. Though I don't understand what he is saying I will pretend to be concentrating with him to give him the feeling that he's not alone.
He both close our eyes and strain our minds.
"Okay. I am focusing."

>>77726
Well? Feel anything? Other than the gay, I mean.

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)16:38 No. 77730 ID: fb5d8e
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I... receive a strange vision. The sensation is highly unsettling. I begin to feel the 'evil' as well.

>>77730
Oh come on, that's not evil. She's just fat.

Look closer. Is it coming from the orc's crotch?

>>77732
looks like it's coming from her ass.

>>77730
Oh come on, Nymph´s Jynx exists?? Damn.

Oh my god, its an evil 1st trimester fetus.

Suggestion 2009/11/16(Mon)16:47 No. 77736 ID: 8611a8
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Enhance the orc area!

>>77730
wat

"How did you learn to control these powers? I'll see what I can do. I can't free you right now, because I don't have a key."

INVESTIGATION TIME!
(seek Lina. She has taken a liking, so it will be easier to obtain answers)

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)16:57 No. 77746 ID: fb5d8e
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Yes.. It seems to be in the lower abdomen. There is a strong trace of evil inside of this otherwise mundane orc. Perhaps she has eaten something she shouldn't have.
I understand orcs sometimes lack proper habits and will eat anything, including ancient artifacts.

>>77735
you think Muschio knocked her up? It could be. I don't know that an unborn baby, even one conceived by Muschio's dastardly seed, would be inherently evil, though.

>>77746
If you cant get a better picture, go call the boss and share your findings, in private, if necessary.

>>77747
Muschio's dastardly seed may stick around longer than expected.

Nymph's Jinx must not have been fully cured.

(well... he did sense evil... but it overpowered him.)
"I think this evil may have overpowered your senses into thinking the bushes were evil goblins. I will see what I can do about the source. Still, I can't free you yet. I don't have a key..."

Go tell that goblin you think something's up in case you get incapacitated. Then politely go wake her up and tell her she has the evil.

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)17:04 No. 77756 ID: fb5d8e
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"How did you learn to control these powers?"
"I used to have a mentor but he was killed by monsters."
I have seen enough. It is time to investigate on my own.
"I'll see what I can do. I can't free you right now, because I don't have a key."
"Okay. I know you are not evil so you will help me. Good luck."

>>77754
agreed. Find Lina. Let her know what you know. Ask if she knows what the commander's eaten in the last 24 hours

>>77757
As well as where she's been.

>>77757
Not the commander. The orc.

Remind him that not evil doesn't always mean good.

>>77761
Neutrals are complete bastards.

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)17:20 No. 77768 ID: fb5d8e
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I find Lina at work in the break room. I sit down across from her.
When she spots me she gets up to fix us a drink, but I gesture her to sit again. She understands the dire situation from my stern expression and returns to her seat.
"Lina, I have bad news. It appears that the orc in your company has consumed something terrible. I must know what she has eaten or where she has been in the last day."
"..Wh-where?"
"Yes. Where has the orc maiden been?"
"I-I don't know! We never share secrets, haha!"

>>77768
Yeah, she knows something she's not telling you.

>>77768

Don't press. Remember: regardless of race, she's a lady, and must be treated accordingly.

Tell her you will keep everything she tells you a secret between you two, but you must know because lives are at stake here.

>>77768
She's lying to you, Ridder. This is intolerable.

>>77768
Kiss her on the cheek and say "I'm just concerned for the safety of you and your tower, not to mention your orc friend. I would rest easier if it turned out nothing was wrong."

... comon, you should know how to get a lady to act on emotion.
Make a deal.
She slept with you earlier didn't she.
So, go the long way around to the question
Get her aroused
Then use arousal to play a game.
it's called, trading secrets.

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)17:38 No. 77777 ID: fb5d8e
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It's hardly appropiate to be kissing maidens left and right. She will understand my caring heart with the right words.
"I'm just concerned for the safety of you and your tower, not to mention your orc friend. I would rest easier if it turned out nothing was wrong."
"W-well.. Arabella had the 'Nymph's Jinx' and, uhm.. Well, we really fancied the Commander's new ally so we, uhm.. We forged a letter asking him to, uh.. to.. uhm.."

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)17:38 No. 77778 ID: fb5d8e
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"..err.. uhm.. "

"... So she's pregnent with the commander's ally's baby? How long since she got... impregnated"

>>77778

"I see. Please, tell me more about this new ally of the Commander's."

>>77778
They obviously had him cure her disease. It might be his child.

Tell her you think she might be pregnant and it's messing with the human's head.

>>77778
You do know the details of that, right Ridder? Yeeeeaaaaaaah...
Skirt the topic, ask about this ally.

/*Whoo! We get to play both as Muschio, and the good adventurers against him!*/

Lina's pretty cute when she blushes like that, isn't she? And they're all so nice here! Maybe this is where you belong.

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)17:55 No. 77790 ID: fb5d8e
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The Nymph's Jinx. A dreaded topic that brings a shadow over the most holy of unions.
I won't push Lina to explain it any further.
"I see. Please, tell me more about this new ally of the Commander's."
"Oh, he's a really amazing man.. He's gathering an army over here.."
She brings out a crude and small map depicting only the land around the tower, which has been drawn large and bombastic.
She points to some sort of rocky cave to the west.
"And he's really brave and suave. I don't know why he's gathering all these forces, but I hope we get to fight along side with him when the time comes."

>>77790
You're gonna have to investigate. Such a nice man couldn't possibly be evil.

On a completely unrelated note, who was your prior lord? Thought just kinda struck me.

You should probably tell the orc, her opinion definitely matters as to how this should be handled.

>>77790
Thank her, then go to where the orc is.

She must know of the evil growing within her.

Sooner or later, miss Salamander needs to know whats going on, afterall.

That was ONE paladin.

What if OTHERS charge in with the same behavior?

"and I'm not? (jokingly) Still, something is very wrong. The man you took apparently hung was a paladin. It appears that your orc friend is going to give birth to something outrageously evil, and that the said evil overloaded the man's senses. I thank you very much for what you've done. Is there anything I can do to return the favor?"

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)18:15 No. 77808 ID: fb5d8e
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"Thank you, Lina. That information is most valuable. Don't worry: The Commander won't hear any of this."
"Okay.. Thank you.. I mean.. You're welcome.."

I head up the ladders to the bedroom. Luckily the orc is still sleeping there.
"Arabella."
She awakens slowly. The bed creaks under her weight.
"Yeah wot?"
"I have learned of your affair with your commander's ally. I'm afraid his offspring is growing inside of you."
"Wh-what? Mind yer own business!"

>>77808
Wait.. You really think she is going to be displeased by this information? They seem to think fairly highly of this fellow.

Your opinion however is likely work about as much as cabbage soup being as it comes from a naked man in a cage who mistook and attacked a topiary garden as an army of darkness...

>>77808
"Sadly, circumstances have caused this to become my business. It would seem that your child is driving the human mad."

"I'm very sorry about this, but I ended up learning about this from the paladin you hung in a cage. Apparently, there's so much evil coming from your fetus, it overloaded his mind into thinking the bushes were an evil goblin horde. Tell me. Are you pregnent or not. Time is of the essence, and loss of a little dignity is not worth the loss of the kingdom."

>>77808
Sir? You may have wished to try a bit more tact.

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)18:29 No. 77817 ID: fb5d8e
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"Sadly, circumstances have caused this to become my business. It would seem that your child is driving the human mad."
"Hey, git out of here."
"I am very sorry about this, but the evil radiating from the fetus can only be described as.. truly fiendish. It warped the human's mind into thinking tropiaries were an army of evil goblins."
"Whot? That man's jus' insane. Now go away."
"Madam, you have to consider the consequences. One mad man is easy to deal with, but should more come this tower might be in serious jeopardy--"
"BLOODY HECK, I AIN'T PREGNANT! QUIT SAYIN' DUMB THINGS BEFORE I RIP YOUR NOSE OFF AND EAT IT!"

>>77817
Sir? I think she would do it. Back off a bit.

"Well then... I bet if I asked around, I could find out myself... I thought asking you would keep it private, but I'll just look for other methods. I'll check one more time for more details... He sensed the lingering effect of some sort of jinx"

(get to Paladin before she gets to you. Let him know that she had Nymphs Jinx and to follow your lead)

>>77817

"Oh really? And how do you know that you aren't pregnant?"

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)18:50 No. 77828 ID: fb5d8e
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"Oh really? And how do you know that you aren't pregnant?"
"Cos' I knew what I wos doin'."

The orc seems very convinced about her state of motherhood. Then unless its the man's seed still inside of her, which is unlikely due to the affair having happened several days ago, the evil is so strong it lingers inside of her still.
These women obviously have no idea what kind of devil they are dealing with.

>>77828
We must investigate the cause directly, then.

>>77828

"Well, we'll see who's right before long, won't we?"

>>77828
It's investigation time! Time to leave out on an adventure to see this evil firsthand. As I asked before, so I can assuage my curiosity, who was the king you served?

"what ever you say. There's still somesort of thing going on with you. I'll stay around for about 4 months, and what was said in this room shall not leave this room. I thank you for your time"
Go to commander and ask if there's anything you can do to help around.
Also let commander know that the Paladin had his senses overloaded with some sort of devine evil from which the source is unknown. Mainly that you want to observe the paladin.

Also, have Lina concentrate with you and 'crazed paladin' so that you can prove the situation

>>77835
>I'll stay around for about 4 months
I think Coriander might not like that.

>>77839
You're probably right...
Ask to stay till the paladin is released, leave for this ally's army ground.

"....or you just ate something weird."

"Well, if not pregnency, the only other answer is that you ate something evil... anything you ate that's not plant or animal?"

Well, does it really irradiate from her?

Apologize, take her to the paladin for a closer scan. maybe is her bed?

Alternatively, wait till she dustoffs from the bed, to THEN scan her.

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)19:34 No. 77855 ID: fb5d8e
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That's right.
Such a vicious source of evil. I have to investigate it. I have no doubt that this man is able to raise an army with the way these women speak of him. He is obviously charismatic and well-learned in the ways of leadership.
Time is of the essence.

I retrieve my gear and suit up. I wish the Commander the best and thank her for her hospitality, then head back to the breakroom where Lina looks to me.
Her questioning eyes already say what she wants to know.
"There is nothing wrong with Arabella. There is something greater in the air.. Something I must investigate at once."
"Oh.. so.. you're leaving?"
"Lina.."

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)19:34 No. 77856 ID: fb5d8e
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"With consequences unforesoon... the next time we meet we may meet as enemies."
"Ridder.."
"But don't let this confuse you. There will never be hate involved. Farewell, Lina."

Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)19:35 No. 77857 ID: fb5d8e
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You ask for my late lord as if this will make any difference on the future.
It is true that he is still strong in my heart, but does this love do anything for the world of today?
..Perhaps I have looked at this the wrong way.

"Come on, let's go. The evil here is not the source. It is but a lingering of a much greater darkness.. We are going to investigate it."
"Aaah--! Ow! What about my weapons and gear?"
"I will buy you new ones on the way."

Perhaps defeating this evil will help me redeem myself for the failure that took my lord's life.
I will defeat this evil in his name. The proud and true leader, the fallen but beloved..

End of chapter 1 Ridder 2009/11/16(Mon)19:35 No. 77858 ID: fb5d8e
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..Great Lord Malto!

>>77858
Called it.

>>77858
ohhellwhatisthis!

Please explain the significance of this...

>>77869
Go read DiveQuest.