Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)09:43 No. 82585 ID: fb5d8e
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We leave the woods behind us in little time. Sepia Town rises on the horizon, its drab appearance signifying the worst of civilization.
The only good quality about this city is its location: A strong point for trade, attracting merchants from all over the continent, together with their extra baggage made of swindlers and thieves.
Much has to be changed in this town.. But that is not something a knight like me can arrange. I fight evil as it appears: Corruption is out of my hands.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)09:45 No. 82586 ID: fb5d8e
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As we approach one of the gates a heavy man approaches us, presumably a guard.

"Hey hey, where do you think ya're goin', mate? I'd ask to see your caravan license, but ya don't look like traders to me. Better not be 'ere to start trouble."

"We are simple travellers, sir. We seek lodgings for the night, and then we'll be on our way."

We're just here to take in the sights, nya~

Sigh. Here I thought I could watch this unfold without meddling, but nooo everybody acts stupid!

Just slip him a small bribe, a silver or something and say that you are simple travellers and no threat at all.

If you can not fight it, then swim with it.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)11:14 No. 82601 ID: fb5d8e
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"We don't want to bother you."

I slip the guard a coin. He nods and steps aside, looking past us as if no longer acknowledging our presence.

Inside the city walls I waste no time finding the closest inn: "The Cat In The Bag". A vile den of villainy, but still a thousand times better than the rotting streets are at night.
In a twilight between life and death, men drink and gamble and women whore themselves for an eternity.

Taking one sniff of the air inside, Black Fang says that he prefers to sleep in the stables with my mount. I let him.

The two kobolds stand nervously at my side. They are noticeably excited yet intimidated by the big city life.

I better rent a private room for us. One with a lock..
..but my purse feels empty.

>>82601
You done been pickpocketed.

>>82601
Maybe the inn would be interested in hiring some... live entertainment.

>>82603
We should play them the song of our people.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)11:53 No. 82608 ID: fb5d8e
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Very well. I will speak to the keep.

"Excuse me. I am looking for the owner of this inn."
"Speakin' with, lad."
"I have been pickpocketed but I need coin to rent a room for the night. Would you hire live entertainment?"
"Depends, lad. What's yer talent?"

>>82608
You clearly know your way around a pole, and there are ladies around that are probably very interested in seeing some live entertainment you can provide.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)12:06 No. 82612 ID: fb5d8e
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"I am quite athletic and well familair with polearms."
"Huh.. Didn't have ya pegged for such a type, lad. Behind that curtain there.. You put on a good show, and this bag of shinies is yours. Make the audience drool.. Makes em buy more drinks."

>>82612
Is, I mean, are you really going to?.. You can't be seriously considering -sigh- welp... at least make it classy if you are really going to.

I suppose you must be fairly built, being a warrior, so the ladies will likely appreciate you shirtless.

>>82615
oh please, he's just going to do parade ground drills.

>>82616
Naked.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)12:31 No. 82623 ID: fb5d8e
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"Alright."

I don't see what the fuss is about. I will display my prowess as entertainment, and at the same time it will deter any wise mugger.
I am just curious what kind of shows they provide here, considering the barkeep didn't see me as--..

..Oh.
I see.

We aren't a woman at all! Are the men here bicurious or something? Or do they just want to see a man dancing along with the chicks to help imagine themselves up there?

Proceed.

Ridder I think the barman may have mistaken you for a woman.
Just keep your undies on and convince the crowd you're a very flat woman.
That'll surely keep any muggers and degenerates off you once you're back on the street!

>>82630
>Huh.. Didn't have ya pegged for such a type, lad.

He knows. He just doesn't care.

>>82623
I told you this could be somewhat touchy. You may want to reconsider if its 'not technically' against your code...

Gunna be hard to attract the right kind of followers after a performance here.

Tell the 'bolds to stay safe. Find a nice open area where you can see them from the stage. They might get pickpocketed themselves with how small they are.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)12:50 No. 82636 ID: fb5d8e
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I understand. I can't let my new underlings down already.

>>82636
Wooo!
Awww yeah
Take it off~

Rurik!1OFz4scUNg 2009/11/28(Sat)12:59 No. 82638 ID: 8b7db1
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>>82636
>I see you've managed to get your shirt off.

Blow a kiss to the one staring at you from behind.

>>82636
Better hope you don't recognize anyone.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)13:08 No. 82644 ID: fb5d8e
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I confidently stride onto the stage and begin my performance. I make sure to demonstrate the control I have over my well-developed muscles.

The previously roaring crowd goes silent.

"..Hey.. That's a man!"
"Oy, shu' up 'n enjoy th' show."
"Fuck ya! Someone get tha' faggot off the stage!"
"Oy, y'got a problem wi' homosex'ls?!"
"You better fucking believe I do, ya fucking pansy!"
"How 'bout me 'n me crew take y'fer a lil' ride in the alley, huh?!"
"I'll fucking castrate ya, ya woman!"

Give a free lapdance to the chap who is yelling about the faggot on the stage.

>>82644
Welp...This is awkward, yeup, defiantly awkward. Arn't there any ladies in that crowd?

>>82644
We can't have a fight breaking out because of you!

You'd better lean down and tell those boys not to fight over you~

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)13:27 No. 82651 ID: fb5d8e
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I lean down towards the fighting men. It will be best if I can end this conflict before it spreads across the highly volatile crowd.

"Boys. Don't fight over me."
"Hey, there wouldna be anythin' to fight over if ya got off the fuckin' stage!"
"Don't list'n to 'im, 'andsome. Jus' cos' one baby is throwin' a tantrum dun' mean we gotta cancel th'show."

>>82651
Oblige him, get off the stage. Bring the performance to the crowd.

>>82655
Ask the belligerent one if he's volunteering to be part of the act.

>>82655
>>82656
Lets not antagonize him, and remember its probably not a good idea to get so 'involved' in that is a temp job.

Acquire a pole and continue the show.

>>82658
Which is why I'm suggesting to ask an obviously loaded question for which there is no good answer.
Less hostile, more snide.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)13:56 No. 82664 ID: fb5d8e
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That.. is true as well. If I try to talk to them in my current situation, I might just make things worse.
I go back to my performance.

"Ya fuckin' fag-- GUH!"
"Tha's 'nough outta ya."

Suddenly I hear a purring voice behind me.

"You're either real brave or real stupid."

>>82664
I think both could apply to the current situation.

Tell her you've been called both. Don't miss a beat, continue your performance. It'll take a lot more than that to shake you.
Strike up a conversation. As you dance the dance of life.

>>82664
"I signed up for something without fully knowing what I was signing up for, however I am a man of my word. Besides, I need the money."

>>82664
Little of column A...
Little of column B...

"Some of both tonight it seems, but >>82667 has the lot of it"

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)14:05 No. 82670 ID: fb5d8e
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"I signed up for something without fully knowing what I was signing up for, however I am a man of my word. Besides, I need the money."

The woman stares at me in silence. She seems to be contemplating something.

"You're an interesting person, stranger.. Why don't you come up to my room in the tower? I think I might have a little something a bit more profitable than this.. 'dancing' gig."

>>82670
She seems legit. Go for it Boss.

>>82670
Depends on what you mean by profit mylady?

Realize that you didn't exactly put your clothes in a safe spot and they are now nowhere to be seen.

I hope staying Chaste is not a code of your knight's honor, Ridder.

This time, don't accept anthing without really knowing what it's about.

But tell her you're interested. It might be a chance to get of the stage and rescue your knightly dignity.

>>82670

Alright then, let's do it.

I don't see anything suspicious about this. Continue to be drawn into the seedy underbelly.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)14:27 No. 82684 ID: fb5d8e
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I nod.

"Wonderful.. This way."

She gently takes my hand. Hers feels soft and feminine. With every grace in her step she leads me down the back of the stage to a set of stairs hidden behind a curtain.
We ascend.

Don't forget to set up the kobalds with their room first, if you really plan on inquiring further into her offer that is.

Follow her.

Yours bolds are safe for the moment. There's still Black Fang if they get in trouble.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)14:38 No. 82689 ID: fb5d8e
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I follow the woman into a small room. There's barely space for a bed, and it's littered with small miscellaneous items. Probably gifts.

"So.. What do you think? I worked quite a bit to get here."

She leans back onto the window sill. Her mischievous grin glistens in the candle light.

>>82689
How long did it take...
Was it worth it?

"It's quite cozy. Anyways, what is it that you would have me do?"

>>82691
Thats a good question if you want her to punch you in the mouth.

You have sympathy for the situation of the common and the poor and you don't mean to judge her.

Make a polite remark about the room to her, but try to direct the talk towards business.

Put your penis in her vagina.

>>82694
Probably more what I was thinking, We can't just go around approving or diving headfirst into this lifestyle...

But I suppose tactfulness is a better route. Besides it would be rather hypocritical to be over-judgmental, consider what we just were doing.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)14:52 No. 82698 ID: fb5d8e
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"It's quite cozy. Anyway, what is it that you would have me do?"
"Straight to the point.. I like that. Well, once upon a time lived a dwarf named Diamondtooth, who was the greediest little jeweler you'd ever find. And that litle tower over there is where he keeps all his gems. Unreachable from anywhere.. but this room."

From between the clutter of gifts, she elegantly reveals a small grappling hook.

>>82698

"I think I see where you're going with this. And what's my cut of the deal?"

If you do choose to go through with this, we should do it tomorrow night. Your fatigue could cause you to botch the whole thing.

"My good lady, I told you I am a man of honesty and honor. I am not about to go stealing a man's rightfully-earned property, regardless of how appalling that man may be. You may have caught me in an undignified way, but I still have my principles."

>>82705

True, you were trying to get money in an honest way.

But maybe you should not say "No" just yet. Try to aquire more information. There could be more behind it than just a thief-job.

I find the surplus of fur boobs but complete lack of fur dongs appalling.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)15:19 No. 82712 ID: fb5d8e
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"My good lady, I told you I am a man of honesty and honor. You may have caught me in an undignified way, but I will need a very, very good reason to put my principles aside."
"You know how Diamondtooth got his name? Because he was so greedy he carried his gems in his mouth when his bags, pockets, shoes, undergartments and beard were full. Now, do you really think someone can acquire that much gems with a honest day of work? Sweetheart, this is Sepia Town. Theft is the heart that keeps the money rolling through its corrupted arteries."
"What will be my cut?"
"I've been doing most of the work here, so I think I deserve at least nine tenths. Don't worry, your share will still be a sizeable amount."

Unless this fellow is some kind of blatant menace I don't think imitating Conan's early adventures is a good idea.

I think it's acceptable, enough to fill what was stolen at least.

Nine tenths? Climbing into a tower with the only escape route leading to her room... Kinda not worth the risk.
You could increase your share after the deed, since she is soft and femine and you are not.

But as much as you need the money for a good cause, to commit a crime just to prevent other bigger crimes should not be your way.

Sepia Town might be a corrupted pit, but you don't have to play along with their rules.

>>82712

"Stealing from thieves...I suppose I can see a loophole in that. Alright, I'll do it."

I agree, this isn't the way. Unless you're certain that the jewels are stolen -- or better yet, that they were stolen from HER -- you're just a thief yourself.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)15:38 No. 82727 ID: fb5d8e
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That is true. I shall have no part in this.

"Madam, unless these jewels were stolen directly from you I will not burn my hands on this. I am no organ of Sepia Town."
"Oh.. I see.. I thought that you would definitely help a lady in need, manly as you are. Can I at least trust your chivalry to keep you from telling anyone?"
"Of course, my lady. You came to me in good faith. Your twisted ends do not change this."
"You certainly are something different, stranger.. Farewell then."

Grab her passionately, kiss her deeply, maybe grab her firmly by the hips while you do so, then walk out without a word.

Sigh.

>>82727
That was some very difficult temptation to resist there Ridder. Good show, I doubt I could do as well in your place!

Bid her a pleasant night and be on your way.

>>82739
Back to the stage.

SHAKE THAT ASS, RAT BOY

>>82727
Head back to the main floor, collect your clothes and companions, and ask if that performance was enough to earn some gold.

>>82747
Or alternatively get Black Fang to do the job.

>>82727

"You know, I never even got your name."

>>82747
He was there for like 30 seconds much more Ridder ass is required for sufficient gold.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)15:55 No. 82752 ID: fb5d8e
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"Farewell. I wish you all the best."

I leave her room.

Thank you for the support, voices. It takes all the strength available to remain on the path of the righteous.

"The hell you been?!"

A loud voice yells up from the stairs.
It's the pudgy innkeeper.

"You're supposed ta be on stage! Think you can fuck the other dancers when yer on the clock? Ya can forget about your pay, lad!"

>>82752

"Sorry."

Get back to work.

Hmmmn...
See if you AND her can put up a show toether downstairs.

Nothing explicit, just raunchy. Should bring more coins in.

>>82752
Protest you did nothing of the sort. The Lady can even vouch for you.

>>82752
Contemplate on how low you've sunk. Get your clothes back on man. This isn't recoverable. Spare yourself from further shame.

>>82752
Ask if there's any way you could possibly make it up to him while sidling closer to him.

tell him you and her were discussing a routine for the show.

persuade her to vouch for you and work out a sexy routine.

be sure to play to the gay crowd, too. they seem to like you.

>>82758
>>82754
Some wonderful mixture of these two suggestions.

The display doesn't even have to be all that raunchy, you could impress the crowd with some feats that take two people to do.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)16:06 No. 82772 ID: fb5d8e
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A routine with the woman would surely attract attention. Probably attention enough to satisfy the innkeep.
..But.. I'm not sure about dancing with a lady.

It doesn't violate any of your codes.

It's all good.

>>82772

COWBOY UP AND DO IT. DO YOU WANT TO SPEND THE NIGHT ON THE STREET?

>>82772
Two left feet?

>>82772
You are already naked in front of a crowd. It's just dancing. Naked, but still dancing.

>>82772

Boss, sometimes you have to man up and bite the bullet.

Let's do this.

it's not actually like ballroom dancing.

just let her grind against you while you swing your penis in front of the gay guys.

>>82772
It's not as if you both are just getting on stage and you suddenly spring this on her.

Ask what she thinks of the idea and if she'd be willing to do it.

Do it.
Your men are counting on you.
The audience is counting on you. Sortof.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)16:15 No. 82789 ID: fb5d8e
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Yes, I already danced naked in front of a crowd---
I-- what?

I..
I got so caught up in my determination to take care of my group..

...

>>82772
Well you could still try appeasing the gay/bi part of the crowd! And I'm sure if you stayed a bit the women would start coming.
We can stick to a solo act but we're going to have to get the innkeeper to forgive us, and going to our recent acquaintance we risk being in debt to her. Take advantage of your blushing naked self to beg the innkeeper for another chance.

WHAT'S DONE IS DONE YOU NEED TO BE SOLUTION ORIENTED.

DANCE WITH THAT SEXY PUSSYCAT ON THE STAGE AND GET TONS OF MONIES.

>>82793
FOR THE GREATER GOOD, SIR KNIGHT.
YOU NEED MONEY TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR TROOP.
WE'VE PRESENTED A STABLE SOLUTION FOR YOUR CURRENT SITUATION.

GET DOWNSTAIRS WITH THE SEXY PUSSYCAT AND
SHAKE
THAT
RAT
ASS

>>82791

this is also a good idea.

>>82789
What sacrifice is too great to defeat the Evil you oppose? You have a responsibility to your comrades now. They rely on you to keep them fed and supplied. You must not fail.

Go back up and tell the cat-lady you accept her offer. What is honour worth if clinging to it will cause your downfall, and the Evil's triumph?

>>82789

GET AHOLD OF YOURSELF! You NEED to do this! We've passed by enough plot hooks already!

>>82801
This guy has a point.
I think this is all a test you know. An adventure. All moments are challenges to you, but really.

You are good at comat, so combat is not a challenge. Your honor has shown to be unbreakable. Your morals, on the other hand.

We´ve skipped too many opportunities to dive headfirst into adventuring. This miht not be the kind that gets you into a dungeon, or facing an evil overlord straight from day one.

But still is an offer from Fate, to show what you are capable of. Do you accept?

>>82812
QUICK WAKE UP THERE'S A GIANT MONSTER SLEEPING WITH YOU

>>82812

What an exciting quest this is turning out to be.

>>82812
Ridder, you are making a bit too hard to help you.

Aww, this is kinda cute.

>>82816
Well, what can we do? He has strength, honor and morals. We´re not even trying to corrupt him or anything!

Now what?

You are true to yourself, Ridder, and that makes you just so much more awesome.

Sleep well and gather strength for the challenges to come!

>>82812
Heh.
You all look kind of adorable sleeping like that.

tease.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)16:46 No. 82836 ID: fb5d8e
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I apologize, voices. I don't mean any disrespect.

Call me weak, call me unrealistic, or even oldfashioned, but.. I still believe in true love.
I'm saving myself for that one great star that shines brighter than ever. My first dance, my first embrace, my first kiss, my first.. everything.
I hope.. I hope this does not pose too much of an obstacle in our fight against evil.

Thank you.. for your support.

>>82836

Well, hell, why didn't you just say so?

Don't worry, Boss, we'll find that star someday. We just gotta survive this adventure first.

>>82836
Oh god you are adorable.

>>82836

I'd call you alot of things but weak you are not.

and that is why we love you.

>>82836
Nah, its ok. We didn' thought it meant something for you either.

Its just, damn. Lets get outta here quick, ok? I doubt this town will have much for a goody-two-shoes, but its the first town we came across with opportunities. We cant just set every last one of them aside.

You know. We cant just do nothing. Yet, we cant just do anything.

>>82836
Its quite alright good chap... I find that these raucous matters cheapen the value of such ideals.

You and your master are alike in more ways than you could ever suppose, but the differences are what's important isn't it.

>>82838
Cheek kisses don't count.

Besides, he did not kiss her. She kissed him.

You're a wonderful guy, Ridder. Well, you better rest up, we got a big day ahead of us.

Why did we stop by here again? I thought we were going to check out the elven ruins.

>>82836
D'AWWWWWWWWWWW
Nah, it's alright.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)17:14 No. 82884 ID: fb5d8e
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Thank you, voices.


Yes, indeed, we were en route to the elven ruins but stopped at Sepia Town for a much needed rest.
Our plan to earn a bit of coin were shattered, but I believe all of us had a good sleep in the stables. I'm sure my gnoll and kobold friends know nothing else than a bed of straw.

The morning sun is just peeking over the treeline to the east, probably already bathing our destination in light.
A chilly breeze keeps us all awake. We are making good speed.

"Ehrr.. Master, I don't wanna complain but I'm gettin' kinda hungry here."
"Food should be plentiful in the forest. Just a little more patience, dear squire."

>>82884
Ooooh. When you guys do get to the forest, send Black Fang out to hunt down something with meat (no humanoids please), and then send the Herbalist out to get some fruits and veg to go with it.

Then get the Carpenter to find some good kindling and fire wood, and start up a proper cookpit.

>>82884
let the kobolds ride on the chicken, mang, they have tiny legs.

If Black Fang gets really pissed or whatever, and reverts back to pre-respect feral anger rarrrr mindset, kill the chocobo and find some way to get fire. Or just let Black Fang eat it raw, he seems like he'd be able to do that if it came to that.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)17:45 No. 82933 ID: fb5d8e
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No need for such nonsense. We've already entered the canopy's shadow, and with the speed we're making..

There it is.

"Black Fang, hunt for something with alot of meat, preferably not humanoid. Iesgip, gather herbs and vegetables that will go well with meat. Nakraska, get a nice firepit going. We're going to have a proper breakfast, as you deserve."
"Yeah!"
"Okay."
"Can do"
"But.. what about that ruin thing?"
"Don't worry. That will be my duty."

This is a base fit for a king!

>>82933
Give your belt to the Nakraska so he can get a fire going better.

Well, take heart and enter.

The statue on the bottom right is far too manly to be an elf.

Investigate!

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)18:12 No. 82962 ID: fb5d8e
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I wait for my underlings to leave on their tasks.
I need a moment to focus.

With a deep breath I approach the ruin. It is completely quiet.
There are signs that wildlife had once taken refuge here, but nests are long abandoned.

The front door is missing. I will have to ask Nakrakas to make a new one.

Ridder 2009/11/28(Sat)18:13 No. 82964 ID: fb5d8e
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The foyer has three doors. Two on each side, and a double one straight ahead.

>>82964
Go left.

You better assess the structural integrity of the fortress. We don't want any loose masonry falling on your head while we explore the place.

First rule of traversing Dungeons and Mazes alike, follow the left wall.

>>82992
I thought it was follow the right wall

>>82992
>>83016
Well, we'll just have to follow the right wall sometimes, and the left wall other times. :3c

Ridder 2009/11/29(Sun)04:55 No. 83154 ID: fb5d8e
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A sound plan. If I keep to one side I won't get lost.
I shall continue with that in mind and pause when I come across anything out of the ordinary.

The masonry.. Well, I don't think it can be called 'masonry'. The walls are made from a single block, or at least covered by it.
I've never seen such a construction before. This must be lost elven technology.

Ridder 2009/11/29(Sun)05:47 No. 83156 ID: fb5d8e
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This left wing of the house turn up little out of the ordinary. Most of the rooms have been stripped, likely due to being looted dozens of times.
A tiny room at the front of the house appears to have been a small bath, perhaps even with a commodity. Another room all the way on the back of the house is definitely a bath. Both have been overgrown with moss feeding on the moisture, and I don't know how the elves got their water inside.

I must note that exploring was quite difficult due to the windows being made of stained glass, now too dirty to let sunlight in. I had to rely on a few cracks here and there to let me navigate.

Now then, I have returned to the foyer. Shall I enter through the double doors or the door across the hall?

>>83156
Open the double doors and then go through the door across the hall.

Go through them double doors.

Ridder 2009/11/29(Sun)10:07 No. 83182 ID: fb5d8e
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I enter through the double doors. It goes with the strategy to keep left.
They open up to a very large room, presumably a ballroom. A short set of stairs lead up to a massive window, then split up towards a balcony above me.
The window is as dirty as the other windows. Small strips of sunlight dissipate in the floating dust.

Right in the middle of the window's magnificence sits a harp.. and its harpist.

Examine HARPIST. Try clearing some dust off the window.

Ridder 2009/11/29(Sun)10:23 No. 83184 ID: fb5d8e
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I approach the harpist for a closer look. Considering the state of these ruins, he is remarkably well preserved, if not very pale.
A thick coat of dust on him suggests he hasnt moved in a long time.

>>83184
$50 says he's still alive.

NO RIDDER NO THAT'S A DRACULA YOU ARE DOOMED HE WILL THINK YOU ARE A FAIR MAIDEN AND TRY TO SUCK YOUR BLOOD THE ONLY WAY TO LIVE IS TO SHOW HIM YOU ARE NOT A MAIDEN

Slap him.

In the balls.

>>83184

"Good morning."

Ridder 2009/11/29(Sun)11:09 No. 83195 ID: fb5d8e
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I'd really rather not consider the possibility of him still being alive, but this situation is simply too suspicious.

Let me just get my nerve together.

"...Good morning."
"Good morning."

KISS HIM NOW
HE IS SO KISSABLE

>>83195
Oh shit look at those kissable lips god damn lick his face or something

>>83195
"You appear to be quite dusty, sir. How long have you been... meditating?"
Might as well be a gentleman.

Ridder 2009/11/29(Sun)11:27 No. 83204 ID: fb5d8e
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This strange.. attraction is not natural. Something is terribly wrong.
I better not show my fear.

"You appear to be quite dusty, sir. How long have you been... meditating?"
"As long as it took for you to arrive, honored guest. The other guests.. They got tired of dancing. But now that you are here, we can continue the festivities."

>>83204
oh, so THAT is why the place fell to ruin. You probably don't want him to start playing.

>>83204
"Might I inquire as to who you might be and what these festivities you speak of are?"
Them abandoned dwarven mountain things are seeming like a better idea at this time. Be ready to hightail it if anything funny happens.

>>83204
Mayday boss, mayday - you might wanna split, or at least stall him from playing that harp.

Ridder 2009/11/29(Sun)11:47 No. 83212 ID: fb5d8e
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I slowly back away. I want to be out of his reach before I turn and run.
Hopefully talking to him will keep him from the playing the harp..

"Might I inquire as to who you might be and what these festivities you speak of are?"
"Honored guest, how could you forget.. I'm lord Sylverleeve and this.. is my wedding. We're just waiting for my beautiful fiancee to arrive. Until then.. we will keep the ballroom alive."

"Perhaps I could hasten her arrival for you? I'm afraid dancing isn't one of my specialties, even though I am proficient with a polearm as that has been mistaken before. I don't even have an other to dance with and I'm saving that for a special lady, pardon my old fashions."

And just how long have we been waiting for her arrival? Has anyone been sent to fetch her?

>>83212

"I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I believe your fiance has been dead for quite some time."

"I am your fiancee."

>>83213
This seems rather more prudent.

Uh... you probably should take a look behind you.

Ridder 2009/11/29(Sun)12:30 No. 83231 ID: fb5d8e
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"Perhaps I could hasten her arrival for you? How long have you been waiting?"
"Most honored guest, please don't be impatient. I have sat here for fivehundred years.. Surely she will arrive any moment now. Please, join in on the dance."

He strikes a cord on the harp.

"I'm afraid dancing isn't one of my specialties."
"Anyone can dance, honored guest. Allow me to convince you.. as I convinced my other guests."

His hands begin to move gracefully across the strings, and soon a melancholic tune echoes woefully across the rooms cold floor. It goes complimented by the ringing of chains.
Around me the dancefloor comes to life. Pairs of corpses, suspended from large hooks on chains, descend from the ceiling and begins to spin and move as if performing a waltz. Between them swing hooks without anything on them.

I backstep onto the middle of the dancefloor to avoid being hit by the dancers.

>>83231
While I hate to waste a perfectly good musical instrument, it seems logic and charisma won't work on this one. Can you get close enough to the harp to cut its strings?

They may be reinforced, but if you can get enough force, you should be able to cut them. Just be prepared for his reaction.

>>83231
Can you swing up onto one on the chains and perhaps climb your way to the workings of this macabre device?

Ridder 2009/11/29(Sun)13:03 No. 83246 ID: fb5d8e
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The chains are moving too and erratic to navigate. I'm able to avoid them, but I can't decide what way I'm moving.
If one of the dancers swings my way I won't be able to avoid getting knocked into the hooks.

With some luck there may be an opening I can throw my spear through, but it will be very difficult finding one for a target of that size.

The smell of death does not go well with my fear. I need to get my breathing under control.

>>83246
The grand window... perhaps some light could be shed on this dark and dreary matter.

Get up closer to the harpist. Make some lie about an injured ankle, or some old war wound that prevents you from dancing, such a shame, rather sit and have champagne

Do you have a handkerchief you could use to filter out the stench? If not you could grab a piece of fabric off one of the corpses.

Rip off pieces of your shirt to use as earplugs and noseplugs.

>>83264
Fresh air and the light to see would better achieved by a change of scene, however as we are unable to ourselves leave, perhaps the elements inside we should bring.

Ridder 2009/11/29(Sun)13:58 No. 83270 ID: fb5d8e
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I should be able to hit the window when an opening occurs.

..Now!

Ridder 2009/11/29(Sun)13:58 No. 83271 ID: fb5d8e
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Sunlight pours into the room.

Ridder 2009/11/29(Sun)13:58 No. 83272 ID: fb5d8e
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As it hits lord Sylverleeve he begins to fall apart and dissipate.

"No.. Dawn was not to come until we were married.. I can not walk the world of the living without you by my side.."

Ridder 2009/11/29(Sun)13:58 No. 83273 ID: fb5d8e
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As the music dies, the dancefloor falls silent as well.

"..my beautiful.. lady Opalteare.."

His dust is carried off by a weak breeze like an old forgotten memory.

>>83273
How touching. Now, I don't mean to be rude, but this room is creeping my out. Check out the other ones.

>>83276
Better retrieve your spear first. Who knows what else we'll encounter?

well then... thats why you don't go for the shining star. Let's go somewhere else now...

Fate does like to try snd disprove every point we make.

This seemed like the place´s true hazard though.

>>83273
Thus closes such a tragic tale, though the light must now prevail, wonder for whom was this travail?
Mayhaps a victim of betrayal, love though lost, does not soon fail.

Ridder 2009/11/29(Sun)14:48 No. 83289 ID: fb5d8e
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Well said. This.. This challenge ends with mixed feelings.

I leave the morbid ballroom and have a cautious look through the last remaining door. It has a waterbowl similar to the ones in the baths, and a large oven. I understand it's a kitchen.
As all the other rooms, it's completely stripped.

>>83289
Check for a cabinet door under the water bowl, you may find the source of their water.

>>83289
Go outside and retrieve your spear, checking the shape of the walls to see if there's any suspicious unused spaces. There could be a secret room somewhere.

Ridder 2009/11/29(Sun)15:09 No. 83297 ID: fb5d8e
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There is indeed a hatch under the waterbowl. Inside is a box with a myriad of pipes, and even a few cogs. I have no idea what to make of it.
There is someone written on the box is a script unfamiliar to me. Presumably elven.

This technology may be as lost as the ruin's construction material.

Stripped!? That's odd... people shoulda died in the ball room if they were sackin the place...

Find the water source, and begin using the place

>>83297
Hey, grab that scrap of paper and read it.

Then another step in our plans is to add an elf architect to our fleet. They should be able decipher the technology and help turn this base into a well functioning facility with the help of our carpenter... better yet let's find a human interested in elven architecture and language instead. A real elf may have objections to using this as a base.

>>83303
Also, elves are assholes!

>>83297
Apparently, there is nothing quite as mystical as INDOOR PLUMBING.

Ridder 2009/11/29(Sun)15:45 No. 83307 ID: fb5d8e
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The scrap of paper is in elven script as well. I take it with me.

Outside I find my party feasting around a steady fire.

"Hey, master! Come sit! I saved ya a piece.. We always ate ever'thing already."

Looks delicious. What is it?

>>83307
"Once we clear out all the corpses, this will make a fine base"

>>83307
Excellent. Eat it, tell them what you found, and enlist Black Fang in cleaning up the room with the hanging corpses. I don't think the kobolds would be too up for that.

>>83307
BTW, your species looks herbivorous - I hope this isn't the case?

Ridder 2009/11/29(Sun)16:06 No. 83323 ID: fb5d8e
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We are definitely not herbivorous. Our body was made for the hunt, though I admit that as our civilization evolved we may have gotten weaker.

I gratefully take the meat and join them.

"I have cleared all the rooms. This will make a great base once cleaned. ..Especially one room, Black Fang."
"Hurhurr, I get what you're saying, master. I bet ya left a whole pile of bodies."
"Something like that, dear squire."
"No problem, I'll get rid of 'em before the lil' kobolds trip."

>>83323
You may want to keep the hooks and harp combo itself, could be a handy trick later down the line.

>>83323
I can't wait to see Black Fang's reaction to this.

Ridder 2009/11/29(Sun)16:36 No. 83340 ID: fb5d8e
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I'll try to figure out how the hook and harp contraption works, but for now I'd rather not.. be reminded of it.

When we have cleaned up I have to return to pick up my tinkerer. In the mean time Black Fang and Nakraska can build some furniture while Iesgip scouts the surroundings.

First.. I need a little break.

>>83340
You've earned a brief respite and some chill time. When you're ready, head out to collect the tinker.

>>83340

OH SHIT GET UP! QUICK!

>>83383
...I don't mean to pry TOO much but this seems like the best time to follow up on it, but earlier you said you were saving your first 'everything' for your true love. While noble, I just think that taken too far might be offensive and prudish.

Kissing a girl on the lips = save for love.
Kissing a girl on the hand = do it whenever it's expected/polite.

Just a random token of advice.

>>83418
That's probably a given, what with the chivalrous rules of courtesy. However, What was being asked of him in Sepia Town was rather more than a mere kiss on the fingers.

Anyhow, Tell us Ridder, what kind of preferences do you have in these intimate matters. What do you look for in a mate?

Our eyes and ears stretch rather farther than the bounds of your skull alone, if you must know. We can keep an eye out for likely prospects and send them your way.

We warn you however, certain minds are... apt to give different views of the world, (the lens of your mind is rather different from say Tim's who has a rather more... fantastic take on reality.) Thus our perceptual reliability is skewed somewhat.

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)06:46 No. 83588 ID: fb5d8e
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What kind of partner I'm looking for?
I.. honestly haven't given it much thought.

Well, I hope that she will have a kind heart. A woman who loves the world and everything in it..

I suppose I also hope she will be willing to bear my children one day.. but I don't want to burden her with the daily fear of becoming a widow.

"Ey! Ey! What ye zonin' out fer?"

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)06:47 No. 83589 ID: fb5d8e
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"I get all meh steff roight 'ere. We leavin' thes hole or whet?"

>>83589

Let's head on out then. Go set up shop.

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)07:22 No. 83598 ID: fb5d8e
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I'm glad to say that the journey back is uneventful.
We walk unbothered through gentle winds until we reach the forest.

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)07:39 No. 83601 ID: fb5d8e
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When I return the two kobolds walk up to greet me. It looks like they've been doing nothing for a while, as Black Fang is comfortably napping against a tree.

"Cleaning is done, sir!"

Iesgip salutes, full of energy.

"Awaiting new orders, sir!"

Which brings me to the question..

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)07:39 No. 83602 ID: fb5d8e
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..what will be a proper layout?

>>83602

Everyone can sleep together in the harp room, preferably in a big pile. It will promote a feeling of camaraderie. Convert one room into a sauna, and another into a bitchin' kitchen.

>>83589

Be sure to tell her about the various mechanisms in your new abode. It should pique her professional interests and lift her spirits.

>>83602
Harp Room will become your new throne room, and banquet hall.

Dispense the sleeping quarters as appropriate.

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)10:08 No. 83610 ID: fb5d8e
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Then I shall assign the rooms thusly.

I will let my tinkerer have a look at the elven technology and let her set up her equipment.
I will request Nakraska to begin work on necessary furniture, and ask Black Fang to assist him with his superior strength.
Iesgip, who continues to be relentless in her enthusiasm and pseudo-military attitude, may 'patrol' the area and gather useful herbs for her own workshop.

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)10:08 No. 83611 ID: fb5d8e
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Things are coming together perfectly.

>>83611
We should get that replaced.

With an actual window instead of a gaping hole open to the elements.

>>83611
It occurs to me that having the windows cleaned would do a considerable amount towards restoring this place to its former glory.

>>83611
Ridder, I am disappointed in you. Such extravagance. What are you, royalty? This "throne room" of yours is far too grand for you, and completely unnecessary. Turn this space into a war room and get a small, modest office for yourself.

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)10:31 No. 83616 ID: fb5d8e
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Oh yes, this window.
Glassworking is particularly expensive.. and I don't know if any glassworker will even come this far out of town.
The windows of the other rooms have already been cleaned. This one posed an obstacle due its size. Perhaps Nakraska can build some scaffolding in the future, but I don't see it having any priority at the moment.

>>83616
Ridder, where do those stairs go?
Please tell me you don't have an entire floor that you haven't explored.

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)10:38 No. 83618 ID: fb5d8e
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The stairs go up to a balcony overlooking the ballroom. It is where I plan to make my personal quarters.

Turning this room into a warroom is a great idea, but I don't have the means for it. I only have this undetailed map.
I can have Nakraska build a bigger table and sets of chairs. A bigger map and anything else that goes along with planning and strategy I will have to acquire by myself.

>>83616
Well.

At least put some kind of overhang or shutter. We don't want to get rained out in our own office now, do we?

Let's see... we have our bare basics, which is good, but only a start. If we're going to be starting a battle against evil, chances are we are going to have to expand. We also need someone to spy on the enemy. While spies maybe be low level they are a near requirement when doing battle. They are, for lack of better words, a necessary evil. On the note of confrontation, do we have any plans to meet up with this 'Boss' Character? While I'm sure there will be no chance to persuade him to turn his paths, a face to identify as evil is one of the biggest steps in forming a unified force. I think the next step in our operations should be to confront this 'Boss' head on.

>>83618
Do the other rooms have ceilings as high as the ballroom, then? It would seem, from our view of the building's face, that the roof falls no lower on that portion of the building. This would imply that there is some sort of space there.

If you want to maintain the respect and cooperation of your hirelings and allies, you should see to their comfort and basic cooperation.
Given that the Goblin tinker comes from a village highly-afraid of Black Fang, she might be a little frightened. While she won't have to share sleeping quarters (good idea separating by gender) with the beast of a man, you should definitely introduce the two of them and see that they get along well. Also, find out her name already!

Just... you know, see that she gets along with everyone here. Introduce her cordially and oversee some interpersonal relations. The kobolds and Black Fang already get along quite well, so just be sure she works with the group, too.

There are like windows or alcoves on the second floor of the ruin when viewed externally. Are these purely cosmetic or is there a secret second level?

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)14:19 No. 83786 ID: fb5d8e
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Thank you, voices. I'm not used to leadership outside of the battlefield. Your advice is invaluable.

I will immediately call together my underlings for proper coordination.

"Hello, dear underlings, I have gathered you here for a proper round of introduction. I'm sure some of you have already talked with each other, but I'd like to make sure no one gets left out. Our relationship with each other will be key to the success of our operation. Even when we expand in the future, us five will remain the original backbone."

It looks like they understand.

"So let's just go in a circle and introduce ourselves. I'll go first: My name is Ridder. I used to be a knight for the late lord Malto of the Kingdom of North Piacevole, before the revolution. Eventhough I am now in exile, I continue to love my land and its people. That is why I am heading this operation in the name of lord Malto, to protect his rightful heritage.
Black Fang?"

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)14:19 No. 83787 ID: fb5d8e
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"Yeah, uh.. I'm Black Fang. I, uhm.. I grew up in the desert in the far south. I worked as a mercenary through most of my.. my teenage years. Then I saw that kind of existence was pretty meanin'less, so.. I decided to become the ultimate swordsman. I used ta think it was all 'bout strength, so I need men like Ridder to set me straight.
That's.. that's pretty much it."

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)14:19 No. 83788 ID: fb5d8e
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"Name's Grek. Grew up inna feckin' shite'ole with a buncha feckwits as fam'ly, all sayin' my works're dange'ous. Feckin' ditched that place ferst theng. I rolled with buncha merchents fer a while, then r'turned ta me home and show the feckers how dumb they're, but then this harlot Finnie cams 'round. Feck. See, when I beat her inta te ground, see who's smert, eh? Feck.
I'm 'ere ta fix shite 'n make steff go bam."

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)14:19 No. 83789 ID: fb5d8e
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"Sir! My name is Iesgip, sir!"
"At ease, soldier."
"Y-yes, sir. My duty is gathering plants, tracking and trapping. For dinner. But also for medicines. That's what I pick herbs for. I can also get herbs for other things.
I grew up back home. I'm here to make a difference in the fight. I-I want to protect my home. Sir."

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)14:19 No. 83790 ID: fb5d8e
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"Hey, everyone, I'm Nakraska. I'm from the same place as Iesgip here. It's pretty nice. About me, I like to work with my hands. In my free time I like to carve statuettes, or play some games. So, uh, I hope we can all be good friends."

Excellent. Note for the future, don't call them underlings.

Note: get some time for sparring and general combat practice/training with Black Fang when you have time.

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)14:59 No. 83817 ID: fb5d8e
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"Thank you, all of you. I hope this made you more comfortable around each other. Perhaps it took care of some misunderstandings, or even made you realize you have more in common with each other than you expected.
I have to leave soon to secure more information regarding our enemy. That means the base will be in your hands. You all know your duties, but I'd also like you to look to each other for help, and be willing to lend someone a hand.
Is that agreeable?"
"Aye.."
"Yeh."
"Sir, yes, sir!"
"That's fine."
"Thank you once again. Please take your time to settle in and make improvements where you think they're needed. Dismissed."

So then... Timotei and Sticks would finally have things to do.
Note to find them at some point and bring them together.
And to see what you can do about not getting killed by the refugees from the other town when they track you down. (you stole her chocobo...)

>>83828
She probably stole it from Lord Malto, though. Regardless, he needed it.

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)15:33 No. 83855 ID: fb5d8e
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Do you have any idea where I can start my search for Timotei and Sticks? It is true that I have a better place for them now.
I will also need to search for the necessary items to turn my office into a war room.

First, I will look into the hidden floor theory. The ballroom is the only room that is two floors high, and the mansion's front also suggested two floors, but I haven't seen any stairs or doors leading to anything but this balcony.
This is where I'd like to put my bed, overlooking the war room.

As you can imagine, this was the only place not looted. However, the wooden furniture and carpets were rotten, so we had to dispose of them.

Mess with the candlesticks, might unlock a secret path!

>>83855
Pull on the candlestick holder!

protip: get fang to throw you up from the outside if the candlesticks yield no result

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)16:00 No. 83881 ID: fb5d8e
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Ah.. In hindsight I suppose that should have been obvious.

>>83881
While exploring yet-unknown parts of this place alone sounds fun, you should at least let the others know what you're doing.

>>83881
It's like you've never adventured before.

>>83887

also bring your trusty spear.

seriously.

>>83887
Be sure to close the door back up before you leave the ballroom.

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)16:26 No. 83905 ID: fb5d8e
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No, I have never adventured. I am at home on the battle field. Mounted and spear in hand, leading the charge into battle.

This must be the real private quarters. It is remarkably well preserved. There are no traces of flora or fauna.
That also carries the consequence that the air is very stale.

>>83905

Examine book.

>>83905

IT'S A TRAP.

Fondly regard the nice eleven ass in the painting. Christ she has some fine hips. Dusty old elf really had some taste. I bet there's some good wine around here for celebration.

Watch out for traps and move in on the desk. Anything special about that shit on the ceiling?

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)16:57 No. 83913 ID: fb5d8e
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All the decorations seem completely harmless. I tread carefully anyway.
The book is in elven script, as is the plaque under the painting.

>>83913
This must have been the bride... I wonder what happened.

It occurs to me that procuring the services of an individual who can read and translate the elven script might well be in your best interests.

>>83915
I concur. I also think that this is a much better place for your quarters than on the balcony. I mean really, the war room would be a joke if it had a bed overlooking it.

>>83913
Does the desk have any drawers? Perhaps with stuff in them that you can take?

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)17:35 No. 83928 ID: fb5d8e
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Very well. I shall make this into my private working and sleeping quarters. The balcony shall be my public office and the ballroom the warroom.

The desk has one small drawer in the middle. Inside are two gold rings.
They have a certain glitter about them that I can't quite place.
I suspect they were the wedding rings.

>>83928
Save them. They might come in handy later.

>>83928
I wouldn't mess with them. Such things should be treated with a certain, modicum of respect. Especial when the owners have been confirmed to be rather restless.

>>83928
You should bury them out front. As a memorial to them... I wonder if the bride is still alive in the same way as the groom...

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)17:47 No. 83933 ID: fb5d8e
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Alright. I respect the sacred bond of marriage..
Alright. I respect the sacred bond of marriage..

I shall take them out front, and bury them underneath the male and female statues next to the door.
I shall take them out front, and bury them underneath the male and female statues next to the door.

>>83933
Say... is there an echo in here?
Are those rings echoing?

actually, better idea.

Save them for your 'shining star'. The girl in the painting would have wanted that, as would have the... undead husband.

>>83933
The rings seem to transfer thoughts between them. On second thought, hold on to them. They could prove to be useful later on.

>>83937
So wait, we aren't being possessed? It's just a magical walkie talkie?

Ridder 2009/11/30(Mon)17:57 No. 83939 ID: fb5d8e
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Yes, it seems so. I thought that you were simply repeating yourself.
Yes, it seems so. I thought that you were simply repeating yourself.
I agree with the theory that these rings are transmitting my thoughts to eachother.
I agree with the theory that these rings are transmitting my thoughts to eachother.

I have to admit it's making me rather dizzy.
I have to admit it's making me rather dizzy.

>>83939
Put them down! And like I said, they could be useful later.

>>83939
Well they don't seem to have any overt curses associated with them. Perhaps just place them aside in a safe place them till the 'right time" comes.

Drop one of the, first of all.

Better, take both to one of your henchmen. Time to do some testing.

Take one to one of your underlings and find out their range.

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Very well. Let's put this theory to the test.
I put one of the rings on my finger.
Very well. Let's put this theory to the test.
I put one of the rings on my finger.

I find Black Fang outside helping Nakraska carry wood to the workshop.
I find Black Fang outside helping Nakraska carry wood to the workshop.

"Black Fang, spare a moment, please."
"Black Fang, spare a moment, please."
"Yeah, master?"
"Yeah, master?"
"Put this ring on."
"Put this ring on."
"Aye, o'course. Tis' magic, I presume?"
"Aye, o'course. Tis' magic, I presume?"

>>83956
"And I wonder why you're thinking about my genitals."

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"That's what I'd like to find out."
"I get it."

I wonder if his manhood is small enough to fit this ring around.

HAH! xD

Did you think that, or did he think that about you, and that made you think it?

>>83971
my head hurts. 6_9

>>83963
Well you're not going to find out by just standing there now are you?

>>83963
That does not seem a respectful nor effective use of these items.

>>83963
>End of Chapter 6 Black Fang 09/11/30(Mon)18:42 No. 83963 ID: 9b97d3
>Black Fang
You DO realize that's Black Fang that thought that right?

>>83963
Whoah, hey there boyo. Crazy headvoices do not approve.

inb4 Blackfang is Ridder's true love.

Kinda missed your chance to find out back in Sepia Town, Black Fang. Why? You swing that way or something?