I'm sure he's learned the errors of his ways. He's had his crown taken, his children killed, he's been imprisoned. I doubt he will do the whole "Babystealing" thing again.

He might just run an orphanage.

>>92984
He steals babies? Seriously?

Okay, that sounds like your typical load of shit told to demonize the enemy, who, in this case, would be the trolls. If it's true though, then we'll be sure to shank the bastard later.

Anyway, he was a nice distraction. Proceed to get the hell out, making sure, if nothing else, to hold on to your irreplaceable banner.

It wouldnt be too hard to necessarily convince him to leave, i mean the elves caught him once.

>>93000
Do we really want to take him with us? I mean sounds like hew would be better stuck inside the woods with the elves if that's the case. Let them reap what they have sown.

Lucien 2009/12/16(Wed)15:48 No. 93004 ID: 1831fc
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>>92984

HE MUST BE THE ONE SENDING BABIES TO FIGHT HEAVY WEAPONS GUY!

BRING ON THE BABIES!

Ridder 2009/12/16(Wed)16:09 No. 93011 ID: fb5d8e
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"Are you sure that this is true? It may be propoganda from the high druids to have you hate the enemy."
"Yes, the enemy, the hordes of trolls laying siege to our beautiful kingdom. And they're invisible to boot! Trollking lore dates back to archaic times. Noone agrees on where he came from, but they all know that he steals babies at night and somehow turns them into his children."
"Then I have to capture him again."
"Don't worry, that should be quite easy since he can't leave Wonderseed-- Oh wait!"

Petal rubs her head and sighs.

"Well, it's not like fighting evil involves a lot of baby making. Right?"
"N.. No. No, it shouldn't.."
"...I'm not even going to ask. So how do we follow the cradlerobber without losing our stuff?"

>>93011
Grab the wood from the broken prison to use as flotation.

>>93011
Return to the prison, and fill one of your cloaks with those mushrooms. They float.

>>93011
Ditch your armor and just bring along your banner spear. Your armor is too heavy to bother with.

>>93013
Actually, this would also double as a source of light.

Ridder 2009/12/16(Wed)16:45 No. 93028 ID: fb5d8e
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Good thinking! That should work.

"We put all of our things in my skirt, then add these mushrooms. They should give the buoyancy needed to keep everything from sinking directly."
"..Does that mean I have to strip as well?"

>>93028
Uh... That depends on if she can swim in that armor. It is lighter than ours...

>>93028
If you would prefer I shall go ahead and give you some time, unless of course you feel like swimming in your armor?

>>93011
>invisible trolls
iSeeWhatUDidThere.gif

>>93028
This is no time to be shy, we need to get out of here and find the troll king.

>>93028

Not necessarily, if she is able to swim. If not... well, she doesn't want to stay, does she?
If she feels uncomfortable swimming in her undergarments, she should tell you how she wants to proceed elsewise.

Continue to conduct the plan.

>>93028
"Not unless you want to~."

Do it in that annoyingly sarcastic elf voice.

>>93040
Agreed.

Promise not to look.

Ridder 2009/12/16(Wed)17:13 No. 93054 ID: fb5d8e
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"Only if you feel it to be necessary. Your armor looks a lot lighter than mine."
"No, it will be dangerous if it gets bogged down with water. I suppose I have no choice."
"I promise not to look."
"..Thanks."

Ridder 2009/12/16(Wed)17:25 No. 93059 ID: fb5d8e
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We stack our belongings in the length of my skirt then add as much mushrooms as will fit. I close the package tightly with ours belts.

I hit the water first. I try to streamline my body to get as much speed from the current as possible.
The package slows me down only slightly. It still sinks, but keeping it from hitting the bottom requires little effort on my side.

Soon enough the currents strength increases to where we are unable to fight it. Now we can only hope this speed will bring us to a surface.

>>93059
hope that speed will bring you to a surface

>>93060
hope Petal can keep up

>>93059

Uhm, if you want to get speed from the current, you should probably not streamline your body...

Good luck, by the way.

>>93059
well... we can at least hope that the troll king repays our kindness later on... (... that's really hopeful...)

Godspeed.

Ridder 2009/12/17(Thu)07:02 No. 93313 ID: fb5d8e
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As expected, the current pulls us along at increasingly greater speed.
My lungs begin to ache just as I see a slowly growing light.
I give a last kick against the bottom and break through the surface, gasping for air.

The current continues to pull us along towards bright light.

Ridder 2009/12/17(Thu)07:02 No. 93314 ID: fb5d8e
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Bright daylight.

>>93314
Brace yourself against the sides of the exit and ease yourself down, rather than falling on all those rocks and shallow water.

Try not to crack your head open on the rocks below like an overripe melon.

>>93314
Shoot limbs outwards in all directions, maybe you'll succeed in not falling and breaking something. Don't worry about your inventory, too. There's nothing particularly fragile in it, and you could always look for it later.

>>93314
In before Elf up our arse.

>>93318 >>93341
This, but before doing so, yell something like "Grab on to something!" back to Petal to avoid nudity-based shenanigans.

>>93349
Well, that depends on what she grabs on to.

Ridder 2009/12/17(Thu)10:19 No. 93361 ID: fb5d8e
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I kick off to accelerate one last time, then jump towards an outhanging root.

The pack of equipment tumbles down the waterfall. Hopefully nothing will be damaged.

Ridder 2009/12/17(Thu)10:19 No. 93362 ID: fb5d8e
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I managed to grab onto the root and cling to relative safety.
Petal is not so lucky.

>>93362
Grab her hand!

>>93362
quick, lower your legs! maybe she can grab onto them

>>93362
Forget the Elf. She was never on your side to begin with.

>>93362
Grip the root with your thighs and hang upsidedown to grab her.

Ridder 2009/12/17(Thu)11:00 No. 93378 ID: fb5d8e
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Without thinking I grab her wrist as if it's a natural reflex.
Using her momentum I swing her around and pull her onto the root.

Ridder 2009/12/17(Thu)11:01 No. 93379 ID: fb5d8e
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She's safe.

And incredibly embarrassed. Ask her if she's alright, maybe if you ignore it your nakedness will just go away.

Compliment her nice tits.

>>93379
Ask if she's okay. Blush politely and look away.

Time to figure out how to get down safely, now. Climb the root up, perhaps, then climb down one of the longer roots.

Ridder 2009/12/17(Thu)11:21 No. 93393 ID: fb5d8e
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"Are you alright?"
"Y-yeah.. I'm fine."
"Let's climb up and find a safe way down. Hopefully our gear got caught in calmer waters."
"Y.. yeah. Yeah."

You.
Have full view.
Of a smart,
sarcastic,
beautiful, unclothed lady.
Clutched in your arms.

See her embarrassment.
Feel yours.

Inappropriate erection, go.

>>93393
Don't stare at her naked butt.

>>93393

That sweet elf vag is like less than a foot away from your face.

Look up, damn you.

Ridder 2009/12/17(Thu)11:37 No. 93403 ID: fb5d8e
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Thank you, Voices, for allowing me to indulge myself in these lewd desires, but should I wish to share an intimate moment with Petal it will be in a much different situation.
I prefer to stay focused on the task at hand and not make the level of awkwardness any higher.

We travel downstream. It's not hard to find our things.

"What a surprise! It's all completely soaked. So what do we do? Are we going to keep moving or wait until our things dry? ..You look like you've got a fever. Caught a cold?"

>>93403
Just shake yourself off like a dog. You can do that, right?

>>93403

"I was embarrassed because the voices in my head keep commenting on your body."

>>93403
Hey, I said not to.

Uhm. You should probably let your clothes dry before wearing them, so as to not get hypothermia or something. You should both sit on opposite sides of a rock to ensure privacy.

If the weather is nice now, you should actually let your things dry. You don't want to get sick.

>>93406
Also thank her for her concern and say you're probably fine.

>>93403
>What a surprise! It's all completely soaked.

Jesus, woman, are you ever off??

>>93404
Good call. Shake the water off like it's nothing and this whole mess is no problem, leaving Petal soaked and feeling awkward.

Ridder 2009/12/17(Thu)12:17 No. 93422 ID: fb5d8e
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I am not a dog. I am also not going to lick myself clean.

The bright afternoon sun rises high in the sky. Things should not take too long to dry.

"We should let our clothes dry first. We can sit on opposite sides of this large rock so we can enjoy some privacy."
"Oh, good call. No offense, but I can't relax like this."
"I completely understand."

"Wow.."
"What is it?"
"I can't believe we're actually out of Wonderseed. I didn't think I'd ever leave that place."

>>93422
Pull your hands out of there Ridder. It's not the time for that.

>>93422

Masturbate furiously while trying to hold a normal conversation.

"Refreshing isnt it?"

>>93422
She was giving us a lot of grief about leaving the place before - ask her if she feels better about going with you now.

>>93422
Lay out spread eagle for MAXIMUM SPEED DRYING.

>>93422
I bet the Trollking is thinking something similar right now.

"Can you think of any way we might be able to retrieve your things?"

Also ask her if she knows anything else about the Trollking that might help in tracking him down, and if the Druids will have any luck doing it themselves.

"Are you glad? Will you miss your family? I know you disliked your government but surely someone was important to you in your old home?"

We'll need a mage expert next time going back. We do not want to do that again. A mage might be able to pierce through the illusions hopefully.

Ridder 2009/12/17(Thu)12:41 No. 93434 ID: fb5d8e
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"Do you feel better having come with me?"
"Absolutely. You're my knight in shining armor! ..No, that's a bad example.."
"Don't worry. I am glad I could help you. I look forward to working together."
"Me too. And to think I almost stayed because of my research."
"Do you know any way we can get your things?"
"Not at all. I'm still surprised we even made it out."
"On another note; What more can you tell me of the Trollking? Specifically, how can I locate him?"
"I'm not his best friend, so I can only tell you the basics. The Trollking is an immortal fey, who can't have children of his own, since, well, he obviously doesn't have a Trollqueen. Driven mad with jealousy and spite, he steals newborns from their cradle and turns them into cabbages, which later 'hatch' into his troll children. Then the High Druids took over the old elven empire and sealed it off, and it wasn't long before they managed to corner the trolls and the Trollking. They didn't kill him because he's the only one of his kind."[/b]

New mission, get troll king to start orphanage.

>>93435
I approve.

On a completely unrelated note to anything at hand, i think Ridder's agility would make him a great unmounted fighter with just a bit of training. Maybe Black Fang can help.

>>93435
Maybe an Unplanned Parenthood Baby donation center in Sepia town?

>>93434
It would be an interesting solution to get the Trollking to not steal babies, but adopt orphans instead. Seems rather unlikely though since he's supposedly insane.

There's also the problem of once captured, how to deliver him to the elves without getting trapped again.

I think that if we find him, we should just convince him to join by promising to find him a TrollQueen if he comes with us... on the condition he doesn't change children into his babies.

Fuck the Elves. If it weren't for Petal, I'd advise torching their fucking orgy forest.

He's pretty old, I don't think he wants to spend his fading days traipsing about with some knight.

Ridder 2009/12/17(Thu)13:45 No. 93466 ID: fb5d8e
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"Will you miss your family? I know you disliked the high druids, but was there anyone close to you?"
"Family doesn't mean much in a society where all children are made in giant orgies. There were some who I held dear, but I discovered they weren't quite who I thought they were.."
"I'm sorry to hear that."
"Frankly, I'm sick of Wonderseed elves. That reminds me, aren't you a Leferran? The books said that you were confined to the Far North by the barrier."
"I was born here. I don't know how my parents got on this side."
"What did your parents do for a living?"
"They were mercenaries, then Lord Malto of North Piacevol granted them their knightly titles for their bravery beyond call of duty."
"It sounds like they are very noble."
"They are."
"Do you ever see them any more?"
"They disappeared during the revolution that ended my lord's reign and forced me into exile."
"..Oh.. I'm sorry."
"It's fine. I work hard to live up to their and Lord Malto's honor."
"That's quite admirable."
"Thank you."
"..Well, it looks like our clothes are dry. Shall we move on?"

>>93443

Torch it anyway! Fire good!

>>93466
clothes yes, but you both still look a bit wet. No sense getting dressed if you're just going to get them wet again.

This is really just an excuse to see more elf sideboob, I have no suggestion to contribute.

Get dressed and get going.

>>93466
Sounds good. No point in wasting more time.

>>93466
Yes, let's. See if you can find the Trollking's tracks along the river's shore.

You should probably fuck first.

We've already invited her to our place. Let's hope Iegsip can make whatever she's making stretch for another. Unless elves don't eat meat.

What do elves eat? Ask her. If we were still working through the ring, we could have had Iegsip prepare something for our guest, oh well.

Ridder 2009/12/17(Thu)14:05 No. 93479 ID: fb5d8e
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Searching for tracks in the mud is a brilliant idea. It should tell us which way the Trollking went.
Sadly, I have no tracking skills. I wouldn't be able to tell the Trollking's track apart from any other.
Iesgip has the required knowledge and experience, however. She should be able to find out where anything has been.

We equip our gear and head off into the woods. Here, outside Wonderseed, moss grows normally again. I'll be able to navigate us home.

"Petal, what do you eat?"
"..Why do you ask?"
"If you will be living with us then we will provide your meals."
"Oh. I'm willing to try exotic cuisine."
"Very well. Our cook is quite skilled."
"I'm not worrying."

>>93479
Make sure she knows who we're working with. I imagine Black Fang would be quite a surprise, for starters.

>>93479

Mention how your 'cuisine' is indeed exotic.

>>93479
May want to inform her of the group she will be rooming with.

Petal seems open minded, but we probably shouldn't mention to her that our colleagues include a goblin, two kobolds, and a gnoll, who knows how she'll take it.

>>93489

You mean, we should just let her discover in a few hours and THEN freak out about it?

Just tel her about the other companions you have. Why be ashamed of them.

>>93489
Then just tell her you're working with unique individuals.

>>93492
second...ded

Ridder 2009/12/17(Thu)14:52 No. 93498 ID: fb5d8e
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"As you will soon see, I work with a variety of unique individuals. Please don't be alarmed by them."
"Alright."
"Our main warrior is Black Fang, a gnoll former mercenary. He is rather intimidating, but won't hurt anyone in the group. Our alchemist, with whom you may find yourself working the most, is Grek, a goblin former tinkerer. She has invented a way to superheat metal."
"Really! That is interesting."
"Indeed. Our herbalist, trapper, tracker and cook is Iesgip, a fine and trustworthy kobold. She is very driven to help in the fight against evil. From the same background comes our carpenter Nakraska. He is very laid back and doesn't make himself known most of the times. Last but not least is Sticks, our master of stealth and locks. She used to be a halfling, but was turned into catfolk by magic recently. She has taken it quite well, luckily.
"That's good to hear."
"Ah, here is Iesgip now."
"Sir! You have returned just in time for dinner, sir!"
"Good afternoon, Iesgip. Do you think there is enough food for an extra person?"
"Sir, yes, sir! Sticks left for the day! She said she will return tomorrow!"
"I see. Well, please meet our newest member, Petal."
"Ma'am! I am Iesgip, at your service!"
"Likewise, Iesgip. Nice to meet you."
"Ma'am! Sir! I better get back inside to finish setting the table! Please join us as soon as possible! Sir! Ma'am!"

Promote Iegsip

>>93498

In b4 Ridder finds out the ring is a molten heap of metal.

>>93498
Update Iegsip on the Trollking affair.

>>93498
I think we should wait until after dinner to get Iesgip's assistance on tracking the Trollking.

End of Chapter 12 Ridder 2009/12/17(Thu)16:22 No. 93567 ID: fb5d8e
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That evening everyone met during dinner. I informed everyone of the circumstances: The possibly hostile elves and the renegade Trollking. After that I let them speak freely amongst themselves.
As expected, Grek and Petal had the most to talk about. I hope that their combined knowledge will not only result in extraordinairy arms, but also in a strong friendship between the two women.

Sticks' absence goes mostly unnoticed. Perhaps her presence here was too short to make an impact.. or perhaps I'm just trying not to think of her.

Dear friend, wherever you are and whatever may have happened between us, for good or bad: Good night.

>>93567
Hmmm I wonder where she got to? She didn't say anything about leaving before she handed of the ring did she?

>>93567
>too short
I see what you did there...

>>93572
Yes. That was just mean, ridder.

She's probably off spying on some boys. Just wait a while, she'll get carried away and get in trouble.

>>93567
>Nebraska blushing

Uh oh... I think Iesgip may be the target of affection for a certain bold whether she feels the same way or not.

Is the ring still in tact? We need to get inside his head...