>>90033
Hmm, these things look like good items to have Sticks use to help with guard duty. She can move around a lot using her sneaking ability, and possibly climb trees to get a better firing angle.

If not sticks, Iegsip

>>90039
Good point she is our hunter, and these would greatly help her in that role.

>>90033
This is great and all, but what does it have to do with your ten pound boner?

The snoipah's crossbow may come in handy, as well as the cloak. You also do not have a weapon that's handy in close quarters, in places a spear would be silly, so take the machete. Also READ NOTE.

...and leave the jar.

Ridder 2009/12/10(Thu)19:08 No. 90043 ID: fb5d8e
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The cloak is too big for Sticks, but it may be well suited for Iesgip, as is the crossbow.

The letter regards the Fang's work. It seems he was eager to deal with us.

Well, if we're the Knight Blades, that's pretty cool for us.

>>90043
He was spying on a group called the Knight Blades? Ridder, these could be potential allies! First, ask Sticks if she knows anything.

>>90043
it seems we have a more pressing matter than the boss. first we must deal with the direct threat, then we are free to move upon the boss without worrying about our backs

Hey! Remember to take Green Fang's head with you, in addition to the loot. It will look nice on a stick by our door.

>>90043
Ridder...is your race immune to poison?

>>90080
Yeah, I'm sure Black Fang would love to see his former comrade's disembodied head rotting on a pole.

>>90108
Indeed, We are not savages. We are knights. Such macabre trophy taking is not becoming of us.

>>90110
On that note, make sure to give him a burial.

>>90115
That would be a good chance to work off some of the tension you are feeling inside. I doubt we have the tools to attempt more than a shallow grave. Maybe a few stones piled on top.

Don't think about sex. Don't think about sex.
Don't think about sex with sticks. Don't think about sex with sticks. Don't think remember that night. Don't think about how good it felt. Don't think about how much you'd just love to do it again and again and again and again.

Yeah. Don't think about that. Whatever you do.

I think the answer is clear.

Before we can handle the evil boss that played the little wine trick on you guys.

You gonna have to handle the Fangs.

>Diagnose

Ridder 2009/12/11(Fri)12:01 No. 90216 ID: fb5d8e
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The Fangs Mercenary Company..
Their intentions pose a more direct threat than the 'Boss', but they're mercenaries. That means there is a third threat that is acting through the Fangs.
I have no way of finding out who and why.

I can no longer return to the woods near the 'Boss' cave due to his influence.

I should look into a change of tactics.

Evenin', Lil' Boss! How was the trip back?

Show Black Fang the note, see if he can get something from it besides the obvious, considering he knows them.

Like I said before, contemplate sending Sticks to the Refugee camp to further reconnaissance on the boss. We'll check in regularly for situational reports, well hopefully, we aren't in control of who we see and when. You're the only one not welcome at the camp, aside from Black Fang for obvious reasons.

Another tactic is moving the base father west to the volcano, a perfect defense position from the Fangs, though it leaves the kobold's services hindered a bit. My position is that we could leave the kobolds and Sticks here as the support part of our army to maximize their potential and build the offense in the volcano, but that leaves them vulnerable to attack and raids.

Also, please have Black Fang help you remove the harp from the war room. Eleven spirits may possess it. That elf wasn't there because he was immortal, he had supernatural powers over the ruins probably because he was a Zombie Ghost.

>>90043
we're hindering spying activities on the "Knight Blades"?

... who could those be? The refugees? (most likely not.)

>>90216
You still have the erection, don't you?

Ridder 2009/12/11(Fri)12:38 No. 90231 ID: fb5d8e
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I focused my energy on digging the Fang's grave, so by the time we were ready to ride on my blood was flowing normally again.
I've informed the others and retreated to the warroom. I wish.. to be alone for a moment.

I can't send Sticks to stay with the refugee camp. As the name should imply, it's a camp for refugees. Their main goal is to survive without a home, and possibly reconstruct their city.
There is no place for a spy among them.

"The Knight Blades" is a name unknown to me. We may have been mistaken for another group.
Communicating that to our assailants will be difficult.

Maybe its just their designation for us, mr. Knight.

>>90231
Where would they have picked up the name Knight's Blades though, if this does refer to us anyhow? You may be a Knight, but don't even use a blade.

What the hell is wrong with you people? We're called "SUGGESTION" for a reason. We're not just here to chat with the boss! We're here to guide him.

Right now we know that our main concern is these assassins. They're getting closer, better, and they're not letting up. We need to find out who, from where, and why. To this end, speak with Black Fang, present him the note. Ask if he knows the sender, Yellow Fang, and ask if he knows anything about the Knight Blades. It's referred to plainly on the letter so it's obviously already understood. Ask about any old hideouts, anything he knows about their tactics or motives (beyond the obvious "anyone who pays well").

Anything he can tell us, any insight he can give is one step closer.

The letter says that if this assassin dies, they'll lose their eyes and ears. Well, he's dead. Now is the best time to move closer, when they can't hear us. Perhaps it is not yet the time to strike, but the time to move is certainly now.

... you made yourself known as a knight to two seperate people who may be aggressive.

We have the revolutionaries
And that noble who dispised the old kingdom

Those are two places to look at. We know for a fact that they are most likely not the 'Boss'
(he woulda poisoned you dead)

I'm saying we should inspect the revolutionary camp for signs of deals. They're the most likely to have a grudge

Ridder 2009/12/11(Fri)13:28 No. 90240 ID: fb5d8e
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Well, since it appears we have absolutely no leads to go on, we will just have to wait until the Fangs rear their head again.
For now we are 'invisible'.

Now then, I have to try to focus.
I have one goal to achieve: The destruction of the 'Boss' and his forces.
To achieve them I need to know more about him, and raise a skilled army myself.

Sticks' spying mission has gone awry due to the 'Boss' influence in the area. I may have been too naive regarding this matter as I am no politician.
Gaining a strong presence and support in the area will be important.

The raising of an army has reached nearly no progress. I have secured a humble base and a stable group, but nowhere near a true fighting force.

While the 'Boss' is using underhanded tactics and manipulation it is easy to think I may have to do the same... but that is not where my strengths lie.
I am a knight. I have been raised and train to lead an army, not to lead a political or social movement.

Nnhh.. It feels like the stress is getting to me. But I should really achieve something before I can rest easily again.

A wizard would do you a lot of good, magical help can be extremely important in any army, y'know.

Well, if you must chose to ignore the Fangs by not questioning Black Fang, we need to get a politician in our group then. Honestly we still didn't get as much as we could from him but if you're so certain of nothing to be gained from such questioning methods...

Perhaps a longer journey is required. We need to get a politician of our ideals and this current area of thieves and wild men is not going to be it. I request details on settlements more northern or southern.

>>90240
Are there any local trouble's aside from the boss, the solving of which could raise our renown and draw like minded hero's to us? You know, the standard evil necromancers, elder cults, witch covens, dragons, noble kidnappings (princesses are common targets I hear) vampire lords, ghoul infestations, unicorns to catc... (oh wait you arnt a... uhhm yeah sorry better skip that one!), boars to hunt, werebeasts to slay, pilgrims to help along their progress?

>>90240
Oh, idea: Go out on a soldier roundup with Black Fa, use it as a chance to let him help in teaching others. Should help him understand more about what he wants out of life along his personal path, and both of you should make for some imposing fighters looking for recruits to train.

Hit the nearest benign population mass, and only take the ones who seem fairly dedicated to either fighting for you or growing strong and famous under your tutelage. The destruction of this boss. Try to get a minimum of ten you think have the right mindset and sufficient basic capabilities, even if that means hitting multiple villages to meet those you feel suitable. After all, should make for much fame for those you recruit. And for you, you gain the seeds of an army, to fulfill your goals.

Depending on the magic level of the region, a wizard would be good to have. Maybe get a bard who can be your group's "face".

Talk to Blank Fang about the Fangs, talk to Grek about any technologic progress, talk to Iesgip for potions and such, and then talk to Sticks about sexytime your relationship, if you want it to go farther than a one night stand.

Ridder 2009/12/11(Fri)13:43 No. 90251 ID: fb5d8e
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I shall ask Black Fang about his colleagues again, but I have little faith in it turning out more than our last conversation regarding the Fangs.

"Black Fang. What can you tell me of Green Fang and Yellow Fang?"
"Nuthin much, master. Green Fang was a creep, always sneakin' around. Ne'er saw 'im when he made a kill. Yellow Fang.. He's.. I dunno 'ow to describe 'em. He's very militaristic. Always tried ta do everythin' top notch. Violet told me he's leadin' the Fangs now."
"Do you remember any old hide outs?"
"Nah.. We always travelled around like we do down in the desert. Sometimes we'd stay in the house of our employer, but twas' mostly tents. Cept Green Fang. Creep liked ta stay up in trees."
"Thank you, Black Fang."
"Any time, master."

Ridder 2009/12/11(Fri)13:52 No. 90253 ID: fb5d8e
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You keep asking me what can be found in the region, but I don't know. We have yet to venture further into the forest or to the north.

Let me present my map again. Perhaps this time we can investigate something relevant instead of obscurities on the other side of the continent.
I have marked my location, the 'Boss's location, and the destroyed city.

>>90251
You need the foundations of an army, you need new recruits.

Black Fang is the most physically intimidating member of your group thus far.

Ask Black Fang if he would like to come with you, recruit the beginnings of an army (10 recruits minimum), and then aid you in spending the time needed to get them up to snuff.

Black Fang might like the idea of teaching others, passing on what he knows. Should give him a chance to build on the sparring he had with Ridder, and more thoroughly analyze how he fights.

Well, I mean, you live in this world! Surely you have some knowledge of the region.

>>90253
What's that huge skull on the map mark? There look to be ruins near it.

Perhaps you can make allies of the elves in the forest. They'll surely be horrified that a man would burn down an entire city just for the hell of it, especially considering the circumstances of their own civilization. How easy it would be for the Boss to destroy their society if they don't eliminate him first.

More information of the city in the d-17 range.

Ridder 2009/12/11(Fri)14:12 No. 90261 ID: fb5d8e
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The area around D-17 is called the Red Hills by the common man. There live rugged people in towers of clay. They represent the final border to the Far North.
..At least, that is what I overheard. I have never been there.

I know little specifics of the continent. I spend my youth in Piacevol. Unlike the prince I was not educated in the ways of the world. My training focused on battle.

It will be a good idea to visit the elves. I live in such close proximity to them already.
A best case scenario will provide an alliance and recruits for my army.
The worst case scenario will have them turn hostile because of my intrusion.

>>90261

What's life without taking risks every now and then?

>>90253
Hmm, in terms of what's close, I would say either head further into the forest, to see what the people who live there make of the situation, or to head west again. I assume the big round thing is Sepia town, but what is that north of it?

Of course, you also run into the danger of going TOO far and running into people who haven't ever heard the name 'Malto'.

>>90261
Oh, and if you DO go to the elves... maybe try to track down the names of the former lord and the potential lady of this place? They might decide to just GIFT you the place, if you went through to work of laying them to 'rest'.

Show Black Fang the letter.

Ask if he knows who the Knight Blades are, and also inform him 'The Creep' is dead.

Speaking of the Prince, do you know him any?

Let us make sure to recuit an Elven architect in the least to restore Plumbing and shit. We can have this place in optimum shape with the carpenter and Black Fang.

>>90264
The Lady may not be at rest yet I fear.

>>90261
Worst case scenario, you get to kill a bunch of tree-hugging faggots.

By the way, anyone got the recipe for black powder on hand? The tinkerer would probably have a field day with that.

Ridder 2009/12/11(Fri)15:07 No. 90278 ID: fb5d8e
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Yes, I knew the prince well. It has been a long time since I saw him. I can only hope he has been able to flee successfully..

"Black Fang, I am leaving on a diplomatic mission. I hope to find new recruits."
"Aye, master."
"Please inform the others. Tell Sticks to give the ring to Iesgip, and tell Iesgip to look for signs of Green Fang's stay when she scouts the area."
"Ya won't tell 'em yerself?"
"No. I.. I can not spare the mental energy."
"..uhr.. Alright, master. I'll take care o' it."

Time to move into unknown terrain again.

>>90278
Might you have time to tell us what the prince was like, what he looks like, etc.?

>>90281
Yeah, he'd be a volto or whatever, right? One of those long-nosed things with the manes? (Didn't sticks meet one of those? Didn't she describe him as "princely"?)

You've got to learn what the Boss looks like. If not, you might pass him in the street in the market one day and he could go on and kill hundreds!

>>90277
The recipe for black powder is 75 percent potassium nitrate, 15 percent charcoal and 10 percent sulfur. This is usually measured by weight: 75 parts to 15 parts to 10 parts.

Finely grind the ingredients. For safety's sake, grind them all separately and clean out the mortar and pestle thoroughly between crushings.

Mix all of the ingredients with a small amount of distilled water until the substance is the consistency of cookie dough.


Place small amounts of the mixture in a fine sieve and slowly pour small amounts of alcohol through them. This is a dangerous step; do not perform it near sparks or flame. This step can be skipped, but the resultant black powder will be of poor quality.

Hand-form the mixture into small, rectangular shapes. This is called "corning." Allow the shapes to dry thoroughly.

>>90280
Indeed, and how old should he be about now, you know? Just in case we should keep our eyes open for him.

>>90278
Also, Sir, don't think we believe that mental energy and trading rings around for a minute. I know you have other reasons.

I suppose it is best that you not have someone you are afraid to deal with having an open route to your thoughts, but 'us voices' haven't checked inside her mind yet, you may want some head clearing time, but 'we' still have curiosities to feed and questions to ask of her.

I wonder if we will have a little time to ask before the ring switch?

>>90284
Then break the blocks up into granules.

>>90278
You can't allow the awkwardness to inhibit your functioning.
Treat her as a trusted subordinate, no more, no less.
She explicitly said it was a meaningless fling.
Match her attitude.

>>90287
Talking about it won't make it better, not with us, anyway.
He needs time to think, let him have it.

>>90287
Matching her attitude would be against his Knightly virtues. The way of honor is often found in going against the common flow of the world.

Let us talk to Sticks before you give it to Iegsip.

>>90292
Sticks is fine, we don't need to talk to her now.

Ridder 2009/12/11(Fri)15:50 No. 90295 ID: fb5d8e
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I have no control over Sticks, you imbeciles. If she wishes to speak with you she will do so before handing the ring over.
I will treat her normally as conforming to her wishes.. but it costs me a lot of energy to ignore what has happened.

As for prince Muschio.. I have not thought of him in a long time.
When the revolutionists reached the castle I covered his escape through the servants exit... It was the last time I saw him.
I spend years looking for him with no success.

The prince and I.. We were rather close. He is slightly younger than me, and I believe he looked up to me as a big brother figure. I was honored that he saw me like that as I was merely the son of two knights.
In return I admired his dedication and insight.

Somehow it feels as if he was the only youth I had outside of training.

>>90295
If we ever find him again, I'm sure he'll be glad to help you against fighting this "boss" person.

You can tell your thread is popular when the posts are almost all in-character roleplay.

>>90295

D'awwww he's cute.

I'm sure you'll meet him again someday, Chief.

>>90295
He was the one you were saving your first kiss for, wasn't he?

Odd...

Muschio the Mind. Ridder the Body.

Muschio is better at diplomacy and trickery. Ridder is a direct approach soldier with no-nonsense attitude.


...Perhaps I'm just thinking aloud. You say you're going to contact the elves for assistance. Did you have any prior knowledge about them? Do you remember anything said about them that we might need to know?

>>90295
I, I am sure you will meet someday... somewhere... upon some far field of battle again, there are so many different worlds,
so many different suns,
but we have just one world,
but we live in different ones,

now the sun's gone to hell
and the moons ridding high
let me bid you farewell
every man has to die
but its written in the starlight
and every line on your palm
we, we are fools to make war
on our...

>>90295
>I have no control over Sticks, you imbeciles. If she wishes to speak with you she will do so before handing the ring over.

Listen, I don't know how this works, I thought we did that!

Ask Iegsip if she's seen any of the elves. She patrols the area, right?

>>90305
From his armoured state and his current psture, I think it would be safe to assume he has already departed.

Ridder 2009/12/11(Fri)16:41 No. 90310 ID: fb5d8e
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I do not know anything about the elves living here. I only heard that they keep to themselves and occasionally chase off overdestructive lumberjacks.
Iesgip has not reported any elven activity. But then it is not hard to imagine these forestdwellers to be skilled at hiding among trees.

>>90310
THERE'S ONE RIGHT THERE! WATCH OUT.

Nah, I'm just kidding.

Why would the Elves choose to ally with you against this "Boss"? He doesn't seem to have done anything to them, yet. They might not be motivated to do anything.

>>90312
Actually that kinda does look like a pointed ear poking out of that bush. and is there something round and head-like poking from behind that tree?

>>90310
Do your people have any kind of history with elves as a race? For example: they like to bicker with dwarves, are wary but tolerant of humans, and hate goblins the way Louie Andersen hates Slim Fast. How do they feel about your kind?

>>90310
Ridder what is your underwear situation? How many layers are between your junk and the air?

Ridder 2009/12/11(Fri)17:07 No. 90317 ID: fb5d8e
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As I previously stated, my kind is from the Far North. As far as I know me and my parents are the only ones on this side of the barrier.

I don't see any elven ears.. I.. I also don't see on which side of the trees moss is growing.

I believe I'm lost.

>>90317
Might be some elven magic at work.
Might as well call out to them and announce that you mean no harm and don't mean to trespass, but you would like to humbly request their assistance - or at least friendship?

>>90317
Can you talk to the things that are flying everywhere? What are they, anyway? Fireflies? Pixies?

>>90317
>>90317
Criminently, it looks like some one threw up a fucking book of fairy tales in here.
And what is with all of these butter fl-
Ffffff
Pixies.

Ridder 2009/12/11(Fri)17:24 No. 90330 ID: fb5d8e
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No, those are butterflies.
Very well, I shall try to call for them.

"Elves! I come in peace. I wish to negotiate friendship and alliances--"
"Finally~ You saw us~ Only true friends of the elves can see through the forest's soft blanket. Come, follow us, friend of the elves~"

>>90330
Follow them. And don't think about how hot they are.

>>90330

....you gonna get raped.

>>90330
Be careful and stay alert. It might be a trap.

>>90330
Silently ponder the androgynousness of elves.
And also the fact that these two are practically naked.

shit. Elves.

Eat nothing they offer.
Drink nothing they offer.
Stand in or don no circles, rings or spheres.
Broker no deals.
Agree to nothing.

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I silently follow them. They each take my hand and gently guide me through the trees.. until the roof of leaves opens up.

"Welcome to the holy city of Wonderseed~"

What in the name of the lord did we got into...

Assume they are hostile! If you see anything or notice anything that could even possibly, remotely indicate any sort of hostility, get the fuck out of there with extreme prejudice!

>>90350
Actually, never mind that, just get the fuck out anyway! Remember the last time you encountered an elf? Yes, you might argue that he was somewhat... hostile, but ancient curses do not intall metal hooks in the cieling! They did that on purpose! Get out while you still can!

Ye Gods, are they all women?

>>90357
That batshit one in the mansion was... probably male?

>>90346
These people aren't going to have the tech of the mansion, they probably gave up all industry a long time ago the lotus eating hippies. Can't even make proper clothes it seems.

There are wood elves, the backwoods descendants, ragtag survivors and careless inheritors of the High Elven Golden Age.

>>90365
I say better safe than dead and dancing from a meathook, bugger off until you can come back with some sort of advantage.
What kind of advantage? Well, reading a few books on them can't hurt, even if it's just skimming.

Are these women or just androgynous elf dudes?

>>90367
Oh I don't doubt that they are likely infected with their own Fae madness their existence entails.

But Wood Elves are far more likely to be into seducing you into a bed of rosethorns, eating you alive, or turning you into some kinda Wicker Man sacrifice (fortunately, I don't think you actually qualify for 'that' particular rite anymore) to honor the Green Man, the Horned Pan, or the Magna Mater.

As opposed to the more technologically savvy High Elven death mazes, auto-butcher traps, and macabre works of high art.

>>90372
Either way, leave before you are killed in horrible and inventive ways.

>>90346

Magnificent...!

>>90357
All elves are hermaphroditic.

>>90462
Hermaphroditic androgynites. And they know how to make wolfoids.