Ganymede 2020/01/03(Fri)19:10 No. 952648 ID: 11f77a
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Ganymede: What can eff—

Ganymede: What can I do…

Ganymede: Save her… Bhothogoshol what can eh--

???: It’s time to wake up, child…

Ganymede: —too late, but I can help…

???: There’s work to be done…

Ganymede 2020/01/03(Fri)19:11 No. 952649 ID: 11f77a
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Janitor: Can ya hear me? What are you doing out here?

Janitor: What’s goin’ on with you, ya hopscotch?

Janitor: I don’t know what you’re ramblin’ about but just ‘cause you live here don’t mean you sleep wherever you like! Y’all have yer cocoons and whatnot!

Janitor: Unlike you I have a job to fulfill!

Ganymede 2020/01/03(Fri)19:12 No. 952650 ID: 11f77a
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Janitor: It’s hard enough to wipe the gunk the lot of you carry into the hallways.

Janitor: What’s you got there? A letter opener? Come on! Git up an’ attem. I need this place tidied up before everyone wakes!

Gasp! Gany! You're naked! Cover your shame and get some clothes

>>952650
Get up, retrieve your dagger, and find out where you are. if possible, acquire a new cloak.

>>952650
That's some powerful sleepwalking.
Okay, things to do today:
1, check on the other major players in the dream, find out if they had the same dream you did.
2, tell your preacher about the dream/vision.
3, hand over the dagger to the police
4, consider whether you're really going to go take that job or not.

Did you scratch the wall in your sleep?

Well, we can honestly say that was the worst trip you've ever had. Where are you? And why are you naked?

>>952655
Do this. Let's start with checking on Eudora.

"Did... Did I sleepwalk here?" Make it clear that you are not in this state by your own volition.

Ganymede 2020/01/06(Mon)15:04 No. 952877 ID: 11f77a
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Ganymede: I—uh, am not in this state by my own volition!

>That’s some powerful sleepwalking
>Get up, retrieve your dagger, and find out where you are.
>Where are you? And why are you naked?
I quickly swipe the dagger and just sprint off! I seem to be in the atrium where the mural was and there’s no one else around. The hallways are so quiet—it must be pretty early in the morning. The janitor only mutters something and resumes his duty.

Being naked is fine for an Arthocob, I guess. I hear some aliens are, like, embarrassed or something when there’s nothing to wear? Anyway—I must’ve left my room without a robe if I was sleepwalking. I’ve never done that before quite honestly.

Yeesh, what was that all about anyway?

Ganymede 2020/01/06(Mon)15:07 No. 952878 ID: 11f77a
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>Let’s start with checking on Eudora.
>Things to do today: Check on the other major players in the dream, find out if they had the same dream you did.
I’ll visit Eudora first since she’s next door. I hope she’s already out of bed--but this could be urgent! I quickly knock on her door as to not wake the neighbors.

Ganymede: Eudora? Are you awake?

knock knock

Ganymede: Eudoraaaaa

knock knock knock knock knock knock

Ganymede: Eudora I need to ask you something important!

Ganymede: I just wanna see if you’re okay!

There’s a shuffling inside. I think she’s coming to open the door!

Ganymede 2020/01/06(Mon)15:09 No. 952879 ID: 11f77a
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Eudora: What.

Okay, you may want to punch me in the face right now (Alright, definitely want to punch me in the face right now.) But some serious shit just went down for me and I needed to make sure you weren't actually swallowed whole, even if that means I look crazy and have you angry at me.

Could I ask for a five second head start to run away?

"Did we do anything weird last night involving a religious apocalypse and a giant mouth? No? That was just me then. Good."

>>952879
Hey, did you have a horrible nightmare too?

>>952879
Tell her you had a horrible vision about everyone getting turned into weird zombies from their own trauma and negativity or depression then getting eaten by Ndepthteph. She was there and you were both trying to escape, but... it happened to her too. She was covered in wounds and bandages... You're the only one that got out. Did she have the same vision?
...wait does she still have some bandages on her?

>>952883
This. But maybe also add that you feel like dream is going to play out somehow. (Probably not literally, but in the same vein)

“I had a horrible nightmare that everyone here turned into horrible monsters and were consumed by [whichever god that was]! I was worried you were... I was afraid that...”

ask if she's ok

if she ask you why you're asking tell her, "have you ever had a dream so real that when you wake up you're not sure if it was actually just a dream or not? I just had a dream where the whole school was attacked and I just wanted to make sure it was just a dream."

give more details if asked for them

>>952883
>>952884
Both of these.

>>952879
She looks like a mess, like something eat her and not in the lewd way. Ask her is she is okey.

>>952879
Explain what happened.

>>952945
That’s because she just woke up and crawled out of her cocoon. Since Arthocobs sleep in cocoons, it’s only natural that they’d look a little wet when they climb out of bed.

...what if the knife is laced with a drug that causes hallucinations or vivid dreams? That would explain the original owner's odd behavior as well; maybe he was given it by someone else.

Ganymede 2020/01/31(Fri)20:14 No. 955153 ID: 11f77a
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Ganymede: I had a horrible nightmare—or vision! I don’t know how to best explain it!

Ganymede: It was this orphanage, Eudora! Everyone became a zombie from their own despair and trauma. One by one they were entering the gates of Ndepthteph in the atrium. You were there with me as we tried to leave, but you turned as well. Bruised, wounded, bandages and all!

Ganymede: But I saw an escape—and I was the only one who left that terrible world. Unable to save you.

Ganymede: It was surreal. And I…

Ganymede: I want to know if you’re okay; and whether you dreamt the same…

Ganymede: --thing.

Ganymede 2020/01/31(Fri)20:17 No. 955158 ID: 11f77a
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She stares at me the entire time. Maybe too tired to be angry. She rubs one eye at a time until it’s her turn to speak.

Eudora: Ganymede.

Eudora: It’s like, four in the morning or something. I don’t remember dreaming anything.

Ganymede: You sure? Nothing about a religious apocalypse and a giant mouth?

Eudora: No. You probably ate some bad food. Stop bothering me.

Ganymede: But it felt important! Real! Like it’ll play out somehow!

Eudora: That’s enough, idiot. You’re sounding like the zealot the other day.

Eudora: Go back to sleep already.

She closes her door. I guess I’ll have to talk another time for anything else. I’ve noticed her bandage from yesterday is loose.

I had some earlier thoughts as I was reaching Eudora’s dorm.
A) I must know more! I’m back to knocking on her door.
B) Maybe checking up on the others wouldn’t hurt. But I’d be waking them all up.
C) I should dress and be ready for the delivery job. Earn yuggoths for her gift.
D) In fact, I should dress and forget the job; find something else to do today.

>>955158
>sounding like the zealot
The dagger is the common thread here. You should get it turned over to the authorities asap and warn them it might give terrible visions to whoever handles it or sleeps near it.

I want to do the delivery job, but will it really take the whole day?

C) work will help take your mind off of things

>>955158
Okay, fuck it. Let's do C.
We know absolutely nothing about this dagger except that it gives its wielder bad trips, so it's all a whole bunch of whatever. Fork it over to the authorities when you can and free yourself of it.
Meanwhile, get ready for your job. That's a known factor and in your comfort zone, so focus on that.

>>955158
C

C) It’s time to think and doing your job gives you that time.

>>955158
c) We can see the others later.

>>955158
C.

Also maybe search for the Zealot and tell them about your vision during your job.

Seriously, if the Zealot is having nightmares like this, no WONDER they've become a Doomsayer. They might need help if they've been consistently having visions.

Ganymede 2020/02/01(Sat)13:01 No. 955226 ID: 11f77a
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>Work will help you take your mind off things.
>It’s time to think and doing your job gives you that time.
>I want to do the delivery job, but will it really take the whole day?
>Meanwhile, get ready for your job. That’s a known factor and in your comfort zone, so focus on that.
Sigh. I suppose if nothing changed overnight then I shouldn’t worry about the others. It’s a long journey to the village on foot and I could use the time to think over some things. The merchant says I could reach Village Corbon by late afternoon without a Baolith. It’ll be a nice walk at least; I love watching the countryside go by.

I thus resign to my room to change.

>You should get [the dagger] turned over to the authorities asap and warn them.
>Fork it over to the authorities when you can and free yourself of it.
Yeah, maybe I should. I’ll dress up first, then once I arrive in the market I’ll find a town guard and hand it over. That weapon has been nothing but trouble it seems. I wonder if the zealot has been experiencing nightmares too—but he seemed adamant in the way he spoke of his vision.

…lost spirits from the husks of treacherous creatures…

Hmm…

Design an Outfit Ganymede 2020/02/01(Sat)13:04 No. 955228 ID: 11f77a
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Well I ought to throw together some traveling clothes suitable for the road ahead. This is quite exciting to be away from my home--if only for a day!

JiggyDino 2020/02/01(Sat)14:28 No. 955233 ID: ea81d3
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Short cape for everyone!

Vios 2020/02/01(Sat)16:01 No. 955237 ID: 0efe8e
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I had to do it

>>955238
Yes please

>>955233
Decent!

>>955233
Adorable.

Doomsby 2020/02/01(Sat)21:25 No. 955259 ID: e7c7d3
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Remember, the most important part of an outfit is the jaunty hat.

Hmm... I kind of want to see this outfit: >>955233
with the jaunty hat: >>955259

so no ONE HAS DONE THE ORANGE T-SHIRT?

>>955237
I HAD A OVER REACTION the sacred tradition has been done by this fine fellow saving us all from being a heretic

Ganymede 2020/02/06(Thu)11:53 No. 955600 ID: 11f77a
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Ya know what? This outfit looks pretty swell! I never knew I owned a cape or this jaunty hat. I’m ready to start this new chapter in my life on the right foot! I exit the orphanage and head down the trail to the market. Everyone’s busy setting up shop and there’s nary a villager on the streets yet.

As for the situation with the dagger, I already see a town guard beginning their route. Gotta make sure I don’t look like I’m coming at them with a weapon.

Well, here it goes.

Ganymede 2020/02/06(Thu)11:57 No. 955601 ID: 11f77a
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As soon as I caught their attention I see it’s Nennekee’s sister. I’m at ease to talk to someone I recognize. She’s pleased to see me too.

Shana: Oh hey, dude!

Shana: Whoa, is that really you, Ganymede? I almost didn’t recognize ya without your robe. Cool hat.

Shana: In fact you’re up pretty early—the market doesn’t even open for another two hours! What. Did Umbari give you livestock duty?

There’s a bunch of stuff I could bring up…
A) About turning in the dagger…
>1) Lie about how I found it. It was on the ground and… I came across it! I didn’t want anyone to step on it.
>2) Tell the truth or exclude some minor details. I wanted to know what it was. But it’s been messing with my conscience and it gives me nightmares.
>3) I can make a different explanation. >___

(and if I want to express one other concern…)
B) Talk a bit about her sister. Some things I need to address
>1) Nennekee misses you a lot. You should visit her some time.
>2) So is it true? Is she… an arsonist?
>3) >___
C) I want to know a bit more on somebody. (Who?)
D) Whatever happened to that crazy zealot yesterday?
E) What do you know about Village Corbon?
F) So, uh, how’s the town guard business?
G) >___

A-2) It looked interesting and had that bit of mystery that we wanted to solve.

I so very much want to ask b-2, just to see if it truly was just a nightmare or a vision. But I feel like that's a reeeeeally personal question if true, and a potential attack on her character if it's false.

A-2

Maybe rather than b-2, we can just ask if she is doing all right in general. If she wants to open up, it should be her choice.

>>955601
A2, B2 because that fact was from your vision, which you should confirm somehow despite being out all day. But also B1, we know that's true even outside of the vision.
If it turns out your vision had truth to it, you need to tell Shana about it.

>>955601
A)2 and B)1. We shouldn't be too direct with the arsonist stuff, not yet.

A-2
B-2
You sunk my battleship

A-2, then B-3: "I heard that your sister's been feeling guilty about something she did some time ago. Do you know what that's about?" Go for the cold-read approach; then, regardless of the answer, shift to B-1: "Maybe you should talk to her?"

>>955601
A-2/3) "Remember that zealot yesterday? I found this dagger he dropped before he was dragged off. I took it to the Father in case it was religious, but he said it was a normal dagger and to turn it in to you"

>>955704
Seconding this -- B3->B1 seems like a good way to both confirm whether the dream had any truth to it, and potentially help Nennekee with her problems.

>>955601
A-2 , that whackjob basically threatened your entire town.

Ganymede 2020/03/20(Fri)17:28 No. 959363 ID: 11f77a
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>A2
Ganymede: I’m actually up early for a different reason—but I wanted to find a town guard to hand this over, first.

Slowly, I reveal the dagger. Shana gently takes the handle to examine it herself. The sign of Ndepthteph shimmers in the amber-plated grip.

Ganymede: There was a man rambling about the Death Worm yesterday. That wackjob basically threatened the entire town. He left this dagger in the ground but I couldn’t help but take it back inside the orphanage. I was curious about it; like some mystery surrounds it.

Ganymede: It’s been messing with my conscience and I’ve had a nightmare. Call me a lunatic, but I was thinking it was a vision like the zealot had.

Shana: Fromthis thing?

Shana: Eh, I’d call it a mere coincidence if it happened to me. I’ll take it out of your hands, no problem. Thanks, lunatic~

She gives an assuring smile.

Shana: I’ll see if you passed the nightmares onto me. Will that be all, citizen?

Ganymede 2020/03/20(Fri)17:30 No. 959364 ID: 11f77a
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>Cold-read approach
>We shouldn’t be too direct with the arsonist stuff
Ganymede: Well, it also leads me to ask you something… personal. Something about you and Nennekee.

Shana: Is that so? Is she okay?

Ganymede: I think so. She was fine when we were painting in the atrium. She talks about you a lot! She says you two have less time together and she’s just trying to get by without her other half.

The guard clasps a hand to her head with a faint sigh.

Shana: Aye. I’ve been so busy—I’ve been meaning to visit more. But I’m glad to know. She just has to hang in there. I’m trying to save enough for a house but it’s a long road ahead. I know she’ll understand.

Ganymede: Well, this is kind of a stretch so…

Ganymede: Uh…

Ganymede: You know how you got here, what happened long ago with your… home…

She takes a moment before realizing the path of this conversation.

Shana: Oh, I see…

Shana: I’m used to talking about it. It’s something I’ve learned to move on with. Everyone knows what happened anyway. Same goes for a lot of our friends in there. All the orphans know what everyone is in for.

Ganymede: Well, your sister has been feeling guilty about something.

Shana: Really? What would that be?

Ganymede: I was hoping you would know.

Shana: Heh, well I can’t know everything that goes through her head.

Shana: …

Shana: Oh, you think it has to do with that day, huh?

Shana: Hmm.

Shana: I should visit her sooner than later, then. Thanks for letting me know.

Does she not know the rumor about Nennekee being an arsonist? Well, it’s not really a rumor—if it was from a dream. And not like Nennekee ever started a fire during her stay at the orphanage. Shana might not know what I mean entirely. But at least she promises to see her.

That probably went as good as we could hope. Best not to dwell on it.

Welp, time to go do your job! To think that a simple errand was going to be the most interesting thing that was going to happen this week

>>959364
She says she's comfortable talking about it. May as well spill the beans and say that during your nightmare or maybe while you were sleepwalking, someone accused her sister of being an arsonist. Did her house burn down?

If the vision gave you ANY valid information that you did not have before, then it could be considered a warning.

>>959365
Support. Best not to pry too much.

>>959366
Do this.

>>959364
Let's leave it at that. Were we to say anything more, it'd likely be weird and/or give away the fact we're going off of crazy Dead Space dreams.

Ganymede 2020/03/23(Mon)21:27 No. 959578 ID: 11f77a
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>That probably went as good as we could hope. Best not to dwell on it.
Ganymede: Well… I’ve just about said all I’ve needed to share with you then. Glad you could take that dagger away from me.

She nods, waves me on my way.

Shana: Mmhmm, stay out of trouble now. Let me know if there’s anything else going on with my sis, okay? I know she has a strong heart.

I take my leave, waving her s’dhaquacama.

>If the vision gave you ANY valid information that you did not have before, then it could be considered a warning.
It’s possible to interpret the dream as a foreboding future—Nennekee or the others could start trouble based on their past. I just need to be absolutely sure my dreams speak truthfully.

I-I’ll have to think about this later.

Ganymede 2020/03/23(Mon)21:27 No. 959580 ID: 11f77a
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I’ve arrived at the vendor just as the owner sets up shop. I announce my presence with a slight cough. He sharply curls his neck around--and recognizes me quickly.

Menz: Ah! So you came, huh? Good!

Menz: I was thinking you wouldn’t really show up. And you’re bright and early too!

Menz: How enthusiastic…

Ganymede: Uh-yep! All dressed and ready for the road ahead—Sir! What’s the mission?

Menz: Give me a moment! Give a moment… where’d I put that--there!

Menz: You’ll be delivering… this!

Ganymede 2020/03/23(Mon)21:29 No. 959581 ID: 11f77a
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On the counter displays a long, silver and ridged pair of daggers across a blanket of silk. The Zephcynth slowly wraps it with grace as he explains the job in his guttural Paligrijan accent.

Menz: A collector… of sorts… has made a special order for these Relicynth daggers. It took forever to get a pair of these in stock! Some nerd by the name of Augus Kroen paid a lot of yuggoths in advance, so handle with care!!

What’s with these daggers ending up in my hands? This better not curse me with a neckbeard or something.

Menz: Now you do know the way to Corbon, right? Of course you do! Just take the East road, walk through the wood, and it’s the first village you run into.

Menz: And don’t think about tossing the merchandise in a ditch and report back a finished delivery! You need to return with the client’s stamp on the form! Deliver it. Grab your money. Get back here. Easy. You got questions? Need to know the way out of this tent? Come on, I’m busy!

>>959581
I wonder if you could ask him about the weird dagger? He's a weapon merchant after all.

Seems pretty straight forward. Does he have a package or some wrappings for the daggers.

Oh, what does the customer look like? Is there an address we're delivering the daggers to?

Maybe it’s a sign from the heavens that you should start wielding daggers.

Gonna need more info on the client rather than just simply going into a city.

>>959588
This is the most pertinent question we can ask.

>>959581
Ask what Augus Kroen looks like? Ask if he knows the address to Augus Kroen‘s home?

>>959582
We probably could’ve done that if we didn’t already give the dagger to Shana. I think it might be too late to ask him about it now.

>>959588
This

>>959581
"How's the weather supposed to be?"

Ganymede 2020/04/02(Thu)18:46 No. 960590 ID: 11f77a
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>Ask what Augus Kroen looks like?
>Is there an address we’re delivering the daggers to?
Ganymede: Alright, uh, is there an address? Or a picture of him at least?

The zeph wraps the merchandise and binds it tightly around so they wouldn’t jumble. He removes a travel bag from beneath his counter and packs the daggers inside.

Menz: The order wasn’t given in person; it was made through a letter. And I don’t even make these antique weapons! It’s made somewhere else and handed to my shop for delivery.

Menz: This is an expensive order—and I wouldn’t be surprised if he used a friend’s name to avoid his parents from finding out. Village Corbon is a small settlement anyway. I’m sure you can use your brain to ask around where he lives.

Menz: Find an inn, or something! You’re likely staying the night there anyway. Which reminds me…

Ganymede 2020/04/02(Thu)18:47 No. 960591 ID: 11f77a
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Menz: Before you go, you need to wear the proper gear and emblem to be a traveling courier. Let’s see…

Menz: Say, that’s quite the jaunty hat you’ve got there!

Ganymede: Oh thanks! I just threw—houch!!

Menz: Now that’s the hat of a delivery boy! This tells everyone that you’re busy and have no time for squabbling! Any chit-chat on the road is a second taken away from my customer!

Ganymede 2020/04/02(Thu)18:49 No. 960592 ID: 11f77a
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He drops a small pouch in my hands, and documents needing a customer’s stamp and one slip to grant swift passage through checkpoints.

Menz: You should have everything you need here. This money is for food and room only! Provided by me to be sure you don’t sleep outside and eat the sap off twigs (and I’m forced to provide by law).

Menz: By-the-way, if you happen to see the other courier I’ve sent that way, give him a good thrashing, will ya?!

Menz: He thinks he can steal from me--I always knew he was a sketchy fellow. He’s an Arthocob like you. Kinda… scrawny and pathetic. Safari colors I guess with the orange and yellows. I think his name was Jupis… Those thief-types just take the extra coin and run.

Menz: Now shoo! I have to finish opening up.

>>960592
Do you remember any guy with that name? Say yes and go on our way.

>>960592
Get moving.

This guy is a poor judge of character if he thinks you can give someone a good thrashing. (No offense.)

Maybe grab a light snack on your way out that you can chew on while on the dusty road.

Sarcopholacooda 2020/04/04(Sat)14:43 No. 960752 ID: 11f77a
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Hmm, I don’t remember anyone with a name like that in the village—small as this community is. I take my leave from the shop and—well—guess I’ll head to the edge of town. Nothing left to do here.

I’ve been on this road a couple times; I have nothing to be worried of! All I need is to remember why I’m doing this. A pair of nifty brass knuckles for the love of my life! If that aint devotion then I don’t know what is. Though I think it’ll take more than venturing out of my own home to win her over--but it’s a good first step!

Walking can help me reflect on things too—like the dream last night. Or Kyzil’s weird obsession with me. I haven’t given myself enough time to really process all that, I pretty much rushed straight to work! As I begin this trip I wonder if there’s anything on my mind I should really analyze.

>>960752
Probably That Horrifying Eldrich Nightmare.

>>960754
And maybe why you weren't affected like the others.

>>960752
Kyzil seems to be at the center of everything.
What do we do? Try to save her? Try to stop her?

Analyze the best way to date every girl and obtain a harem ending.

Regardless if it was prophetic, or just your subconscious going wild, that dream was likely trying to tell you about various people in the abbey. It's certainly possible that your persistent rejection of Kyzil has been dealing a more significant blow to her ego than you had initially considered. This may go beyond pettiness and into the realm of self-consciousness; she sees someone who places her below Eudora in desirability. Considering that what you love about Eudora has almost nothing to do with aesthetic appearances, it's easy to see how such a notion would be deeply offensive, but to this much of a degree...? If her entire sense of self-worth is how she's ranked above and below others by literally everyone... One might wonder if she has her own damage, like Nennekee.

Maybe ponder some passages of scripture that address this kind of root issue; they may be more effective than merely trying to spout stuff related to the immediate problem.

Sarcopholacooda 2020/04/12(Sun)18:44 No. 961728 ID: 11f77a
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>Probably that horrifying eldritch nightmare
>Kyzil seems to be at the center of everything.
Huh, I wonder why Kyzil though—
But she did seem like a catalyst for bringing out the worst in Nennekee. Or was it my fault when I punched her face? Naerro seemed to have turned by something without Kyzil’s help, too.

>It’s certainly possible that your persistent rejection of Kyzil has been dealing a more significant blow to her ego […] One might wonder if she has her own damage, like Nennekee.
I wonder what Kyzil’s grief is, exactly. I think we assumed everyone has their own baggage, something in their past that drags them down even to the depths of Ndepthteph. As for me? I dunno how I was immune or unaffected. But I mentioned before that I don't really have any baggage. My life seems to be just dandy, living every day in the present. Maybe Bhothogoshol watches over me 'cause it certainly felt like I was saved by Her in the end.

>Ponder some passages of scripture that address this kind of root issue
I should’ve brought a copy of the Voxxus Neb and see what it has to say about it. I remember class about our world of Heck. Arthocobs deprived of all hope to the Amber City are known as Husks. They just… shamble around in some limbo. They take what they can, they eat but are never satiated, they push others away--kind of like Mi-Yok who resemble the Old Arthocobs.* And thus easily influenced to corruption. Some deserve it like murderers and frauds.

But Eudora said she—or the orphans—were destined to the Death Worm. Why? What has she done? Maybe it has to do with how private she is. But then again a lot of children are secretive of their past.

>Analyze the best way to date every girl and obtain a harem ending.
O-Ooh, oh my.

* Old Arthocobs: primitive ancestor of the current race of Arthocobs with a mentality of locusts; scouring the land of its fruits and resources

Sarcopholacooda 2020/04/12(Sun)18:45 No. 961729 ID: 11f77a
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How long has time passed? Ten minutes? Man, this is going to take forever. I wish I owned a baolith. I should look up baolith-riding when I return home, that’d sound like loads of fun. I’ve passed a few travelers as well and they seem friendly enough to return a wave. ‘S’dhaquacama’ and whatnot.

The road is pretty straight-forward. I look far down into it and the parallel lines converge. As far as memory goes, I could take a few detours to reach Corbon instead.

A) A shortcut through the countryside farm fields could be fun! Open space and lots of friendly gorms to watch!
B) I should stay on the main road. I can take a break at a small trading post up ahead.
C) I remember an ancient trail with neat ruins of an old hamlet. My class had a camping trip there once! It’d be nice to visit after so long.

A)

A shortcut and soul cleansing? yes please

Hmmm, all the paths have potential risks and benefits...

A might actually be the best choice, because their might be bandits on the road and monsters in the ruins. The worst you’ll have deal with in the fields is an angry slug-creature.

>>961729
A sounds fun AND safe! do that!

A.

As stated above it is likely the safest choice as you'll have a decent chance of seeing anyone who would want to sneak up on you.
The worst thing you might have to deal with is an irate farmer.

>>961729
A

>>961729
A) sounds the safest.

>>961729
While I want to say C, A is probably the best combination of safety and efficiency.
A.

I am protest voting for C because C means ancient temples which means encounters with things of age-old myths and prophecies

Ganymede 2020/05/06(Wed)23:29 No. 965553 ID: 11f77a
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Age-old myths and prophecies are fun and all—but I think time will fly a lot faster if I take the open fields! I don’t hear many stories of bandits or monsters on the road—but you never know who or what could sneak along a trail full of dense rocks and trees. Especially if it’s just lonely ol’ me with a backpack full of maybe-expensive stuff.

Gorms are one of the most docile creatures on the planet though—and I’ve worked around such fantastic beasts before! If they see me coming they may just trot out of my way. As much as I’d like to pet them I shouldn’t take the chance of upsetting any.

I’ll try to keep away from the barns too so no farmer tries to shoot me off his property.

Ganymede 2020/05/06(Wed)23:30 No. 965554 ID: 11f77a
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Gorms are Ralligoraugh’s—uh—you call them ‘cattle’ right? But imagine mollusks and snails with huge feet. Kind of like that.

There aren’t many pure mammals here, and when there are—it’s mainly a fusion of that and an insect. But I hear there are many other different and intelligent life forms besides our own running the galaxy. Several centuries ago I think some featherless bird-looking people discovered us? And then we learned about another habitable planet in our solar system—which is where all the Zephcynths, Relicynths, and Icynths come from. I hear their planet is a desert all around. We call their home Daatuteph, but they call it Paligrij.

Ganymede 2020/05/06(Wed)23:34 No. 965555 ID: 11f77a
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Anyhoo, we’ve been trading back and forth because Paligrijans really could use our help in their world. The desert planet is closer to our star, so it gets pretty hot. I hear a lot of bad stuff from there though—it’s kind of a free-for-all hence a lot more refugees move here when they can. Ralligoraugh is far enough away to have a nicer climate. But I heard rumors that people can be kidnapped here and sold as slaves there!

A bunch of us orphans asked Mother Umbari time to time about Paligrij but she never tells us anything and makes us go back to cleaning the orphanage hallways. I never thought of bringing it up to Father Aephis though.

I wonder if I’ll ever visit another planet… Probably not Daatuteph--someplace nicer.

>>965555
Other shadows or disturbances in the grass. Are you being followed by small animals or birds?

You want to reach for the stars, eh? What kind of planet would you like to visit?

Also yeah, you may have company

>>965555
Yeah, maybe someday we could visit another planet, even better with a pretty lady as our companion. Don’t you suddenly feel that there is something behind us?

>>965555
You're being followed!

>>965555
Pick up your pace a little, check behind you Ganymede. Are those shadows or is something in the grass?

Ganymede 2020/05/07(Thu)21:23 No. 965717 ID: 11f77a
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Hmm, dunno what kind of planet I’d visit! I think the naked-bird-people have a neat planet with giant plants and flowers. I wonder how their nectar tastes.

It takes me a moment to hear the rustling of grass behind me. Even as I pick up the pace I can hear them speed up and slow down! I dunno what it could be, maybe an angry Ankhnux? A Dunj? Can’t be anything that dangerous. I mean, gotta be careful of critters defending their nests or holes.

I look back and I don’t see anything visible as the tall grass really obscures the ground. They must be very low to the dirt--

Ganymede 2020/05/07(Thu)21:25 No. 965718 ID: 11f77a
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Oh! What— huh.

What in Bhothogoshol's grace is that thing?

D’aww, it looks adorable! It’s also probably incredibly dangerous, so I think it’s time to see how well you’ve been keeping up with your cardio exercises.

Run.

>>965718
BOOP THE SNOOT

>>965718
Just because it looks adorable, that doesn’t mean it’s not dangerous! In fact, you’re most likely being surrounded right now!

Run for an area that doesn’t have tall grass! Try to get back on the road!

>>965718
Quick, search an area where it can't hide. We got daggers, remember. Use them if you have to.

Trouble, that's what. Turn whichever way isn't towards this caterpillar thing but closest to either the road or short grass and make a run for it. And whatever you do, DO NOT LOOK BACK. 'Cause if you do, then a rock or branch will immediately jump out in your path to trip you. (AKA Rincewind's Law.)

>>965718
Don't panic. If it wanted to attack you it could've done so without poking its head out of the grass. I would say this is a curious animal, but it also looks big enough to do damage to you. Don't make any sudden movements to frighten it.

>>965718
Looks centipedal but it does not have the toxic fang front legs atleast not that big that its noticable we noted atleast 3 shadows and they keep to deep grass so a predator

>>965718
Try saying "hello"?

Make yourself appear larger so it will think twice about attacking, but be careful not to do anything flashy otherwise it might become affectionate

Ganymede 2020/05/09(Sat)20:29 No. 966077 ID: 11f77a
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>D’aww, it looks adorable. It’s also probably incredibly dangerous.
>Don’t panic. If it wanted to attack you it could’ve done so without poking its head out of the grass. […] Don’t make any sudden movements to frighten it.
It does look friendly, but I shouldn’t mess with it as you’ve said. If it was gentle (like a prey animal) I wonder why it hadn’t run off from the noise.

>In fact, you’re most likely being surrounded right now!
Ah! That’s why! More of them jump out from the meadow! One nearly grazed my arm when I dodged in time! Their pincers jut out from their maws and their eyes no longer shine. A second too late and this date would’ve been over quickly!

>Run for an area that doesn’t have tall grass! Try to get back on the road!
>I think it’s time to see how well you’ve been keeping up with your cardio exercises.
>Turn whichever was isn’t towards this caterpillar thing […] to either the road or short grass
Ah pest! I immediately sprint out of there—I don’t think I should run into the woods where it may be congested with more obstacles: trees, branches, bushes; the road isn’t an option right now!

I exit the tall grass and they give chase! Three of 'em! They’re about the size of... eh who am I kidding if you would know the animal name..! They’re up to my thigh if you don’t count their long necks snapping at my midriff! They have three pairs of limbs and their feet scatter to catch up with me. Where do these guys come from?!

Uh well

Gany

When a momma bug and a daddy bug love each other very much...

>>966077
Use the daggers.

>>966077
Get ready to jump, the one on your left is about to swipe at your leg.

Cut/dodge to your right-hand side! That'll make two of them get in each other's way.

>>966077
Give one a swift kick.

Wait. Do we have any food? Maybe that could distract them.

>>966081
Seconding this.

Also yell "perkele" at them! It works on large mammalian creatures, maybe it'll work on large insectoid creatures too!

>>966077
use the secret technique of your family:
RUN AWAY!

>>966102
If anyone else lives under a rock like me and didn't understand this, Perkele means Devil in Finnish and apparently it is semi-famous. No direct connection to the tozol quest as far as I can tell.

Step 0
DODGE

Step 1
Find tree
Step 2
Climb tree
Step 3
Go out on branch
Step 4
Kick at them when they try to follow

If possible, break off/pick up a branch to whack them with.
Don't use the weapon you've been hired to deliver; these things could have corrosive blood, for all you know!

Ganymede 2020/05/16(Sat)21:58 No. 966878 ID: 11f77a
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>When a momma bug and a dad—
Oh, shut up! I’ve seen Nil and Neb! Most of it… [>>/questdis/130971]

>Get ready to jump, the one on your left is about to swipe at your leg.
>Cut/dodge to your right-hand side! That’ll make two of them get in each other’s way.
I make a hard right—I hear them tumble against one another with a wretched croak and I dare not look back. Out of the tall grass it’s much easier to put some distance behind me. Even the gorms are starting to bay and canter in groups when they find these crawlies galloping along after me.

Ganymede 2020/05/16(Sat)22:00 No. 966880 ID: 11f77a
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>Use the daggers
I’d hate to ruin these. But if I must then I must! I dunno if their blood can burn through steel but my life has got to be worth more than that!

What the- but how do I even use these? Where’s the handle? It’s not even, like, a long blade to swipe around. It’s more of a stabby-thing than a swipey-thing. It’s flimsy too like a scorpion’s tail as it curls a bit.

>Step 1: Find tree
>Step 2: Climb tree
I don’t see a lot of trees around, t-there’s a boulder over there. Uh… the woods are in the opposite direction and I dunno how long I can run to find a tree before they catch up. There’s a barn but that’s a bit of a home stretch—but I think I can make it if I really haul ass!

Go for the boulder! If you try and attack with a ceremonial dagger and break it, you'll be even worse off. There should be better things in your pack you could throw at them.

>>966880
Put the blades back. Instead, try quickly weaving through those rocks to your right.

>>966880
Don't risk your cargo. Head to the barn.

>>966880
Go to the barn as fast as you can, as if Eudora was offering you a kiss.

>>966880
Do not break the thing you’re supposed to be delivering! You won’t get paid if you break it!

>What do?
If the farm animals are starting to make noises, then the farmers should be coming out to investigate. They should hopefully have a way to drive off these creatures!

Head for the barn!

Go for the barn, there should be a ladder to the hayloft, and these creatures shouldn't be able to climb it.

>>966899
Do this.

Screaming and shouting for help is preferable, since that will get the farmer's attention faster.

Wait, could this things be guardian mascots or something?

Ganymede 2020/05/17(Sun)15:00 No. 966933 ID: 11f77a
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>Don’t risk your cargo. Head to the barn.
>Do not break the thing you’re supposed to be delivering!
>If you try and attack with a ceremonial dagger and break it, you’ll be even worse off.
I’m sprinting to the barn as fast as my legs can allow. Arthocobs can make quite a fair distance—least when it comes to jumping to high places. I know I’m stalling a bit in my stride as I fumble with returning the dagger in the pack.

I skip the boulder, the barn should have some places where the creatures have no chance to climb. If I scream and flail I could catch the attention of the farmer. I’ll just need an excuse to why I’m on their property.

Ganymede: Eh-He-Hel-Heeeeelp!!

I hop over the fence and my momentum comes to a halt! One of them sunk their pincers into the bag and jerked me backwards!

>>966933
Apply elbow to eye cluster.

You have to punch a bug to make it let go!

>>966936
Yeah, ram your elbow into the little rascal.

Yank one of those antennae off, that'll hurt it.

>>966933
Pull it's antennaes so it stops bitting.

>>966933
Guess you'll die, cuz you are NOT losing that cargo!

>>966933
shake your bag off so you can turn around and deal with it.

you better not have that pack cinched tight.

>>966933
Do not lose that bag!

Ganymede 2020/05/18(Mon)18:36 No. 967038 ID: 11f77a
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>Apply elbow to eye cluster.
>You have to punch a bug to make it let go.
>Do not lose that bag!
I immediately jab my elbow into its cluster of eyes. And if that didn’t work—repeated jabs were made. It wriggles its neck around violently to try and unhinge its pincers and release me. The rest of its buddies manage to catch up and I almost had to rip the bag apart. This is my first job and I’m not going to fail!

Even as I tuck the bag against my chest the other vile creatures swoop over and under and between the fences and tackle me! I’m thrown to the dirt road screaming.

Ganymede 2020/05/18(Mon)18:38 No. 967039 ID: 11f77a
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>Guess you’ll die, cuz you’re NOT losing that cargo
Crap crap crap crap! They pile on top of me and I push against their necks to keep their jaws away. They squeal and clack their teeth. Their pincers try to bite into my chest but instead they keep chomping the bag guarding my body.

I don’t wanna die! Oh Bhothogoshol why? Why’re you doing this to me? I’m not ready to go! I have so much to live for! I haven’t kissed a girl yet! Save me from these hell-beasts and I promise to become a monk and isolate myself from the world!

Ganymede 2020/05/18(Mon)18:39 No. 967042 ID: 11f77a
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!!!

close your eyes! don't get blood in them! punch the other bug!

Uh oh, looks like you're gonna have to become a monk and isolate yourself from the world.
Keep your head down and the bag secure until the bug-hounds are dead or gone.

Note to self: look into monk openings.

Toss dead one at living one

Lie very, very still until the exploder of heads says you can get up.

>>967039
Forget the Monk promise, it was the heat of the moment. Roll To get away from the other creature.

>>967042
Looks like someone with really good aim has shot the creature that’s attacking you! You know what’ll help them with their aim? Not moving until they say it’s safe for you to move! Because the last thing you need is to get accidentally shot when your savior is trying to shoot the other bugs!

Stay down, other bug will either run away or get shot, even then don’t get up yet. Check who just saved you from a horrible demise.

>>967044
First, this. You don't want blood in your eyes/mouth.

And then try to roll away from the other creature staying low to the ground. You don't want to get shot on accident.

Ganymede 2020/05/19(Tue)23:13 No. 967223 ID: 11f77a
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The creatures hesitate at first but are eventually scared off—running. I remain still and hold on to my bag for dear life as thunderous gunshots whipcrack through the air. I cover my face and wipe off any blood that may have splattered on me.

There were only three shots.

I reconsider my proposal to become a monk. Bhothogoshol will understand.

It’s quiet. It’s just the wind and my breath.

And my heart.

Say hi, and thanks, but at the same time so it comes out "hanks".

Ganymede 2020/05/19(Tue)23:23 No. 967226 ID: 11f77a
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A whole minute and I hear soft footsteps through grass—getting closer and closer behind me—or above my head where I lie. Hovering upside-down over me is the silhouette of a long, triangular head. It tilts its head like a bird, eyes pulsing cyan and turquoise. And then comes this kind of… eldritch warble. It takes me a moment to realize it’s how it speaks.

It points a rifle at me.

That warble doesn’t sound pleasant.

>>967226
Raise your hands slowly to make him/her? sure you are not a threat.

Um, hello?

>>967228
OH GOD DON’T PANIC

You know what they say: Around Huntoons, expect trouble soon.

But he’s probably displeased with your presence on his land and the potential endangerment of his livestock. He’ll probably understand after an explanation.

Give ‘em a howdy

give a timid thank you

Raise hands slowly. Say, “Don’t shoot, I made a wrong turn.”

"I want my something-repeat-last-syllable-y."

>>967226
Well, thank them.

>>967226
Raise your hands in the universal gesture of "please don't hurt me"

"...um, hello."

Ganymede 2020/06/17(Wed)14:50 No. 969948 ID: 11f77a
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>He’ll probably understand after an explanation
So this is a Huntoon, huh? Their faces are really thin when they look straight at you. Knife-thin. It's uncanny and unsettling to me.

I turn and raise my hands slowly. This guy looks… I think displeased of my presence. He keeps tracing the barrel around me and I cringe up hoping he doesn’t pull the trigger on accident. He bellows another synthetic garble.

Ganymede: Uh, t-thanks—uh. Howdy. Uhm…

Ganymede: I didn’t mean to…

Ganymede: I don’t know what those things were… I took a wrong turn.

Ganymede: Don’t shoot me.

The gunbarrel taps against my forehead—pushing the hat back a little. He warbles again, although I don’t know if it’s a question or a demand.

>>969948
The hat designates you as a delivery boy. Tell him where you're headed, he'll point you in the right direction.
Also tell him you can't understand what he's saying.

Say the company/trader you're working for. You aren't that far from town yet, and even with a language barrier he'll probably recognize the name of a local merchant?

>>969948
Tell him you are delivering a package and take this route without knowing it was private property.

>>969948
"I am just a delivery boy. I did not know I was on private property. I apologize."

Ganymede 2020/07/14(Tue)20:39 No. 972283 ID: 11f77a
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Ganymede: I, uh—I’m just a delivery boy. I work for Menz down in Hab-Zoraat. I dunno if you know anyone there but I got papers. I can show you!

I gently point in the direction of my village as the Huntoon eases the gun off my head. He’s listening but I think he understood the insignia of my hat already. I still wave a document around. I don’t even know if it’s the right one.

Ganymede: I was taking a shortcut; I didn’t know this was private property. I won’t do it again. I was on my way to Corbon. That’s all.

Ganymede 2020/07/14(Tue)20:40 No. 972285 ID: 11f77a
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He sounds like he’s blowing bubbles in a drink—but the noise is electric in the air. He sways his rifle in a direction down the dirt road almost calmingly shooing me away.

Ganymede: Thanks. Uhm, thanks for not shooting me. Sorry again.

Ganymede: I’ll go now. It won’t happen again, sir.

Huntoon: warble warp

I pass the three dead buggers, each one with a bullet clean through the noggin. This guy has really good aim. I reckon these types of critters raid his farm quite frequently if he could shoot far away.

Ganymede 2020/07/14(Tue)20:41 No. 972286 ID: 11f77a
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I return to the road. I feel like it would be rude to look back to see if the Huntoon is still watching me. Like if I do, I would jinx it or put a curse on myself. Maybe he’s watching out for me--aiming his gun in case another creature follows. I imagine that, actually: a crosshair teetering side to side over my body the further I go. Something about his beady eyes that could see far into me—and even among the thin trees he may still aim true. It was only over a minute on the main route when I believed I was out of sight.

I don’t know how I feel now that there’s more cover for predators to jump out and attack. Yet as I look around and keep an eye on my back, nothing showed up for the next couple of hours. I could feel my legs starting to give up, but I was certain Village Corbon couldn’t be far.

It was when I reach their border have I noticed the sun was no longer in the highest point in the sky. I stand before the gates sweating and I can feel a pulse in my legs for stopping. Well, I’ve made it. And it looks like a modest village surrounded by forest. Hab-Zoraat is in a large open space and is significantly bigger.

While a few villagers roam the street, no one’s out working. I ponder what to do first.

>>972286
Ask a passerby if they know where Augus Kroen is.

>>972286
Let's see if there is some place to rest and eat, once we get there we ask for Augus Kroen (the boss said it may not be his real name but it has to be usefold in some way). And maybe we can find the other courier if we pay enough attention.

Before going to an inn, lets check out the town a little to see if there is something interesting, let's see how the girls on this town are.

>>972288
Do this (preferably a girl). Also ask why there are so few people outside, it feels empty.

Ganymede 2020/07/19(Sun)21:28 No. 972800 ID: 11f77a
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I look around town for a passerby, preferably a girl, I guess. Only a minute into town and I can see a lone woman walking down the street. Instead of surprising her I make myself heard and gently tap her shoulder.

Ganymede: Uh, excuse me miss? I was wondering if you can help me with something.

She turns around and gives me a once over—immediately followed by a stern frown and backs one step away. A bit defensive all of a sudden if you ask me.

Villager: I--I’m busy! What is it you want?

Ganymede: Sorry for taking your time. I’m looking for the residence of someone named Augus. Augus Kroen? I just have something to deliver for him.

With an assuring smile I point at the hat so she knows I’m a merchant. Her frown doesn’t change. She grumbles, almost hesitant to answer and turns away again.

Villager: I don’t know anyone by that name! I can’t help you--sorry. Bother someone else.

Ganymede 2020/07/19(Sun)21:33 No. 972801 ID: 11f77a
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Before she leaves the zone of conversation entirely I hop forward to ask one more question.

Ganymede: Wait a minute! Can you tell me why this town feels so... empty? There’s only a few people outside.

Ganymede: I don’t remember it being so quiet when I visited a few years back.

She faces me again without changing her expression.

Villager: I don’t know what you mean. Everyone’s inside their homes after work. Can't you see it's close to the evening?

Villager: Now I told you I’m busy! Find someone else to bother so I can go home!

She storms away to a trot...

Oh well go bother a shopkeeper or something.

Surely there's a bar or a diner that people relax at. Go check one out and see if anyone is more talkative there

>>972801
Let’s go to eat something and ask some questions. Hope they aren’t as rude.

Oh, if it's this late, we're going to have to stay overnight... should inquire at the inn.

Ganymede 2020/07/23(Thu)20:03 No. 973043 ID: 11f77a
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>We’re going to have to stay overnight
Oh Bhothogoshol, I haven’t noticed how late it was getting! I hope the innkeeper is friendlier than that woman—because I need a place to stay and I still don’t know where Augus lives. I don’t think I’ve eaten a meal at all during the trip either.

Looks like there’s a tavern just at the town’s entrance. I can hear some tunes and loud bargoers before I even reach the door. I feel like this place aint going to be so bad after all.

Wave awkwardly at everyone. Head to the bar and ask an employee if They know Kroen

Say good evening and raise your hat, then go straight to the bar area and ask for the menu.

just keep walking until you hit the bar, then ask whoever is behind the bar how much is food and a room for the night.

>>973045
>>973064
Also ask for a pepsi free or ice water.

Ganymede 2020/08/09(Sun)18:52 No. 974256 ID: 11f77a
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I try to be friendly at least—despite the awkward looks. I tip my hat and stroll on over to the barkeep.

Ganymede: Uh. Hi.

Bartender: Hrmmph, yeh what do you want? Gorm milk or something?

Ganymede: O-uh, hey yeah that would sound nice!

Ganymede: Actually no. Maybe just water for now. I’m really in town for delivery and I just need directions to a certain resident here in Corbon. Looks like a fairly small and connected village.

Ganymede: Would you know someone named Augus Kroen? It might be a fake name…

Ganymede 2020/08/09(Sun)18:54 No. 974257 ID: 11f77a
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The ‘tender raises a brow. There’s something contained in his no-nonsense look as he wipes a glass clean. Holding back slight confusion, perhaps?

Bartender: Nah, no moniker. That’s his name, alright.

Bartender: So… looking for Augus, huh? Well okay.

Bartender: He’s… a bit further in the village. He takes residence in the more...

Bartender: …nobler parts of town. You’ll see a red mahogany house where he’s been staying for the past few months. A little past the village square. Can’t really miss it.

Bartender: Strange fellow but even so… this town’s been running a lot better with him around. Guess what you have might be important.

Bartender: Will that be all… stranger?
A) Oh! I’ll need a room for the night. Uh, how much is a room?
B) Thanks! I’ll just be on my way then and finish that delivery.
C) I should ask him about a few other things… (What?)
D) >___

>>974257
A, We'll need rest after all that, and maybe we can find a nice girl in this village to bring back with us.

A) Might not be the best town to stay in, but walking back in the dark seems even worse.

>>974257
Ask him if he has seen another courier named Jupis, tell him he's an Arthocob like you.

D Go ahead and pay for a room now so the Bartender has some collateral in you, but go do your deliver first. The longer you have the knives on you, the higher the chance is that something goes wrong.

Do
>>974262
while you're doing whatever you need to do to get a room if that's possible, or when you get back otherwise.

A, but also yes this >>974262

Ganymede 2020/08/11(Tue)22:35 No. 974346 ID: 11f77a
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I wouldn’t want to walk in complete darkness on the way back. So I guess I have no better option than to ask for a room. For a quick overnight stay he charges me two yuggoths which the extra money Menz gave me helps.

Ganymede: Oh! One more thing. You wouldn’t happen to keep track of other visitors through here, yes?

Ganymede: Another courier named Jupis was supposed to arrive a while ago but he never returned. An Arthocob with orange and yellow patterns? Maybe you’ve seen him?

The bartender looks up in thought, polishing his glass.

Bartender: Hrmmm—nope. Not a lot of people come through this village anyway.

Bartender: Sorry ‘bout your pal.

Ganymede: Huh?

Bartender: I mean—for him not showing up. Or whatever. I dunno. Maybe he got lost on the way here.

Bartender: Now you’ll have to excuse me for a second. I have customers to tend to. I can show you to your room when you get back.

Ganymede 2020/08/11(Tue)22:36 No. 974347 ID: 11f77a
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I follow the man’s directions through the town square. And there it is, sort of overlooking the court. A mahogany-wooded building that’s hard to miss. There must’ve been a lot of new buildings since I’ve last visited. Sounds like Augus has some reputation here, too—so I wonder what he wants to do with these daggers. Probably still collecting.

I dust myself off; this is my first delivery! I know I’ve been tumbling around but I should make a good first impression.

I knock on the door and ring the doorbell. I look around the street and the sunset is looking nice at least. But my attention snaps back to the door when it’s unlocking with a ‘click’.

Ganymede 2020/08/11(Tue)22:39 No. 974348 ID: 11f77a
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The door slowly opens and I see an interesting creature answer. He aint an Arthocob—I think they’re known as Relicynths and they all come from Daatuteph like the Zephcynths. There’s definitely something about his presentation that projects nobility--especially the robe he wears which looks quasi-business yet… pajama-like. Still, he looks pleased to see me. Assuming that he knows I’m here for delivery.

???: Ah, a visitor!

???: To whom do I—

He pauses. Like something piqued his interest.

???: --owe the pleasure?

Just a delivery 'cob delivering some fancy daggers

Delivery for Augus Kroen.

Menz send me to give you your daggers, Sir.

just say you have a delivery for Augus Kroen, not what it is in case this is his dad or something.

Ganymede 2020/08/12(Wed)21:55 No. 974406 ID: 11f77a
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I’m shuffling through my bag and pull out the daggers wrapped in silk. They still look alright with no dents or abrasions (when I took them out during the farm chase). I got the documents as well.

Ganymede: Good evening sir.

Ganymede: I-uh, have a delivery for Augus Kroen! Is he inside?

Augus: Speaking, my child! You couldn’t have arrived at a more appropriate time.

His voice is smoky, yet scholarly. Seems like an intelligent fellow!

Ganymede: Menz sent me to give you your daggers, Sir.

Augus: Menz, you say? ‘Don’t think I recognize the name. But it’s sure what I ordered.

Augus: Ah. These are priceless--well--when you order them the next planet over. But it would be worth the wait.

Augus: Interesting. I don’t see your Baolith. Don’t tell me you’ve had to walk all the way here.

Ganymede: Nope, just my own two feet!

Augus: Then you must be from somewhere… local! A neighboring village, yes? But I digress; your legs must be tired.

He pats his pockets like searching for keys.

Augus: Hmm. And I’ll have to find my stamp to finish the deed. But please, come inside! I was brewing some amber tea earlier. I can also collect your pay.

"Hello there, sir. Are you Augus Kroen?"

Also this town is kind of sus as hell...

>>974406
Previous delivery boy went missing.
Don't go inside. Tell him you can receive payment out here just fine!

>>974406
Tell him you don't want to bother him and can wait outside.
>>974408
Did he delivered fo this guy too?

I say we should trust him completely, he seems like a swell and honest guy

>>974406
Uh-uh. Nope. SUPER suspicious. This guy's whole deal is setting off red flags.

You could politely point out that you have been walking all day and already have a room at the inn.

“I already rented a room back in town. There’s also another delivery I need to make. I’d love to come in but I’m running a little behind.”

>>974406
What is that on his arm it looks like spikes or wires and the head and arms dont seem to match

>>974502
I think this was mentioned in the disthread.

His species has really long arms. Those spikes on his arm are actually his fingers when his arm is folded up. The hands we’re looking at are special prosthetics on his elbows.

"That'd be lovely, but I have already rented a room over at the inn, and I wouldn't want to inconvenience you for your hospitality. Apologies for the delay, by the way - the previous delivery boy never came back to confirm that he delivered it."

Ganymede 2020/08/18(Tue)19:57 No. 974705 ID: 11f77a
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>What is that on his arm it looks like spikes or wires […]
Yeah I noticed that too. Maybe that’s what makes this encounter a bit ‘eeegh’. I know the Relicynths have those. Daatuteph must be a hostile place for a mammal to grow spikes, long nails, and chitin-like armor. I know creatures from that planet can be aggressive—so seeing his calm demeanor may have put me off-guard.

>This town is kind of sus as hell
>This guy’s whole deal is setting off red flags.
>Tell him you don’t want to bother him and can wait outside.
>Don’t go inside. Tell him you can receive payment out here just fine!
Ganymede: Oh! Uhm. It’s okay sir! I wouldn’t want to bother you.

Ganymede: I can just wait out here. It’s fine!

Augus: Oh, no need for modesty. You won’t be a bother at all! I rarely have new guests.

Ganymede: I know-uh. I’ve just been walking all day and I already rented a room back in town. I mean, I’d love to come in but, uh…

Augus: I mean, I wasn’t offering my place to stay. Only tea…

Augus: I just noticed that you look like you’ve been through a rough journey. That’s all.

Ganymede: It’s cool. Um. I’m just gonna wait out here. Still.

Ganymede 2020/08/18(Tue)19:57 No. 974706 ID: 11f77a
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… …

Ganymede 2020/08/18(Tue)19:58 No. 974707 ID: 11f77a
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Augus: Understandable.

Augus: You must be busy elsewhere.

Augus: I’ll be right back for everything, then. As soon as I can.

Augus: My apologies if I’ve stalled you.

He softly takes the forms and retreats into his home. All there is to do but… wait.

Have a seat.

Stick to your guns and diddle around until he comes back

>>974707
Admire the front of his house.

>>974707
He’s trying to trick you into going inside. He knows you can’t leave without those forms, but you’re not gonna go in there when he’s acting so suspicious!

>>974707
Wait a bit, but if he doesn't come out we have to fallow him, as we do need to get paid for those daggers.

sit down on the stoop and completely lower your guard so he can surprise you when he returns. Also SURE IS FUCKIN DARK IN THERE!

Ganymede 2020/08/19(Wed)22:06 No. 974795 ID: 11f77a
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>Stick to your guns and diddle around until he comes back
Well that felt a bit intense back there. Hope I didn’t hurt his feelings or anything.

>SURE IS FLOOPIN’ DARK IN THERE!
I keep looking down his anteroom time to time as he left the door wide open. Yeah, it’s unlit—but I can see light from the other rooms further down. Some antiques in here, it looks like. Like he’s been traveling around the world. He must be an antiquarian. But I don’t see much else out of the ordinary.

It’s sure taking a while. I dunno—after what I’ve been thinking about with the town seeming eerily suspicious, it feels like it’s taking a bit longer than usual. Like… come on. Just grab the money, make a stamp or signature, and let me go already…

Ganymede 2020/08/19(Wed)22:09 No. 974796 ID: 11f77a
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There’s still not a lot of people about. I can hear the cicadas buzzing in the far trees and the wind breezes through. It’d be a lot more relaxing if this place didn’t give me the creeps.

Another minute and there’s an abrupt cry somewhere down the block.

???: H-Hey! What’re you doing? No don't! You monster!

???: Leave me alone already! Stop! Stop it!

???: Stoooop!

Someone close sounds like they’re in trouble. They’re not in view but…
A) Don’t get involved, Ganymede. Just wait it out. Get your money. And hide in your room for the rest of the day…
B) Augus will understand if I need to step away for a second. I need to check if someone’s hurt.
C) Urgh. This is taking too long! I'm just going to walk right in and tell Augus to hurry up. I'm on a deadline!
D) >___

Oh sweet baby Jesus, we got a dilemma here. My suggestion would be to go and investigate the noise, it would at least be doing something rather than nothing.

>>974796
B, It's time to save the girl and grab that date you wanted.

A. You are not a guard/security/police but a clueless civilian, getting involved is more likely to cause more issues both for the person in the altercation and you.

>>974796
B, we have to go help them, our moral compass would not allow any other option

D) Call the guards.

A) This isn't your problemmmmmmm!!!!

Yelling for the guards is fine or looking for literally anybody else to handle it.

>>974796
Go and investigate, Bhotogoshol would be disappointed with us if we don’t help the needed.

Ganymede 2020/08/25(Tue)21:33 No. 975091 ID: 11f77a
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>Go and investigate the noise, it would at least be doing something rather than nothing
>Go and investigate, Bhothogoshol would be disappointed with us if we don’t help.
>We have to go help them, our moral compass would not allow any other option.
Off to check out the ruckus I go! I can’t listen any longer and I must act on it. Augus can wait for me this time.

I sprint and turn the corner a block from his house. Someone’s playing ‘keep away’ from this little Ichynth girl. What a bunch of bullies. They look a few years younger than me.

Girl: Give it back give it back give it baaack!

Meanie: Awe, is the lil' icky too short?

Bully: Hur-hurr-hurrr! Hey Deln, catch!

A) I should project my best adult voice and make my presence known to scare em off.
B) I should just march right in.
>1) See how they like getting pushed around.
>2) Intercept whatever they’re tossing over her.
C) I should threaten them with calling the town guards.
D) >___

>>975091
B2. if the kids try something, you tell them off/dropkick them.

>>975091
B2, make a pretty angry face, maybe that will scare them.

B1, fuck em up!

>>975091
B2, As you aren't intimidating enough to scare them off

What is that stuff in the air, in the upper left corner?

I'm thinking B2.

Take note of the graffito that >>975104 is talking about, and then B2.

You can even pretend like you're playing along to get them to throw it to you and then be like "Psyche I'm not a complete turd like you guys"

Ganymede 2020/08/27(Thu)10:23 No. 975165 ID: 11f77a
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>What is that stuff in the air, in the upper left corner?
Huh? Oh, those are flying rods. Very common bugs. They don’t harm anyone and just fly away.

Legend say they grew from the moltings of Bhothogoshol, and they are like the familiars of an Arthocob's soul... whether living or dead. And crushing one would sever a stranger from Her. There are other myths too like a trapped rod in your home is a warning that someone will be at your door soon.

Immediately I charge up without warning the bullies and snatch what seems to be a charm bracelet from the air. With a clenched fist I make a stern look at the boys.

Ganymede 2020/08/27(Thu)10:28 No. 975168 ID: 11f77a
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Ganymede: You punks should pick on someone your own size! Leave the poor girl alone and beat it or I’ll call your parents and you’ll be in even worse trouble!

The girl backs away, but the boys stand their ground—upset that I’ve halted their fun like little miscreants. The blue one speaks up first.

Blue Meanie: Hey! Who do you think you are, creep? Leave us alone and buzz off!

Green Bully: Yeah, you don’t belong here, scum. Go ruin some other village!

Blue Meanie: You’re such a… rod-sucker!

Green Bully: Hurrhurr yeah! Rod-sucker! That’s what you are.

Blue Meanie: Go home and pray to a brick wall!

Green Bully: Yeah, pray to a wall!

Blue Meanie: I'll call the Guard and you'll be in big trouble now!

There’s only one appropriate response to this…
A) “You know what happens to boys when they misbehave?” “___”
B) I should recite a scripture from the Voxxus Neb* either to scare them off or calm them down.
C) “Come on, little girl. We don’t need to stick around with these fools.”
D) These guys only respond to name-calling and insults. So I should call them something back! “___”
E) >___

*Voxxus Neb: The Bible

>>975168
C, take the girl with you to finish the delivery, then escort her home.

>>975165
B, These kids are probably so impatient they will just leave when you start, which is still a win for you

C!

C) Before escorting the girl let’s go with Augus.

>>975168
B) particularly anything regarding the treatment of thieves.

>>975195
Support theifs for just the fun of it should have no hands
>>975177
Lets not leave a kid alone

C)

Go with C.

Ganymede 2020/09/18(Fri)17:09 No. 976649 ID: 11f77a
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>Before escorting the girl let’s go with Augus
>take the girl with you to finish the delivery, then escort her home
I’m not going to argue with a bunch of children. I could try to scare them off but I would look a lot more ridiculous, like that crazy preacher on the street back home. I gesture the girl to follow.

Ganymede: Come on, little one. I’ve got your bracelet. We don’t need to stick around these brats any longer.

Blue Meanie: Uh-oh. Don’t do it! He’s gonna cut you up and feed his fleeches!

Green Bully: Awe man, she’s dead meat!

Blue Meanie: Bolt, dude! Before they come for us next!

The Ichynth is hesitant at first--but she ultimately decides to come along. I assure her everything’s going to be fine; the boys are already running in the opposite direction anyway.

Ganymede: Nothing will happen to you, I promise. Don’t pay any attention to what they said.

Ganymede: I know a thing or two about how bullies work.

Ganymede: I’m Ganymede, by-the-way. I’m just visiting your town to drop off a package. I can take you home right after. Okay?

She nods and follows, hands kneading in nervousness.

Ganymede 2020/09/18(Fri)17:10 No. 976650 ID: 11f77a
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The Ichynth girl is still anxious when we approach Augus’ house. I don’t see him waiting at the door. Once we reach the front door I notice she’s been looking at the bracelet in my grasp.

Ganymede: O-Oh, sorry. I didn’t realize--

Ganymede: Here.

I hold it out and she stares at my hand.

Ganymede 2020/09/18(Fri)17:11 No. 976652 ID: 11f77a
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Girl: Y-You don’t belong…

Girl: You shouldn't be here.

Ganymede 2020/09/18(Fri)17:13 No. 976653 ID: 11f77a
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She quickly turns and runs off before I could say anything.

...Oh...

Ganymede 2020/09/18(Fri)17:23 No. 976658 ID: 11f77a
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Augus: Ah, I figured you’d be back shortly.

Augus: I must give my sincere apologies for the wait. The wax was taking long to melt before I could stamp the documents.

Augus: I see we're making some new friends in town as well. I hope you're finding this town to be quite homely!

>>976653
Oh lovely, we may have a town of maw worshipers.

Sounds like you should grab what you need and skedaddle!

>>976658
Oh, that's what the bullies were talking about before. Sounds like there's some religious warfare going on on both sides.
"pray to a brick wall" huh? Perhaps they're taught that Bhothogoshol does not answer prayers, but Ndepthteph does. I wonder how the scripture differs, exactly. Could be worth looking into. Maybe you can get ahold of a bible from this sect?
Maybe this guy can tell you. What he just said implies that he believes friendship can happen across religious boundaries. Maybe that's what he was hoping for before, and the previous delivery boy disappeared due to *other* people in town? Or maybe the delivery boy that vanished did so because he caused trouble here... or he converted and simply didn't want to go back.

Anyway, tell Angus it's familiar in some ways, but not in others. Does he really believe that you could be friends with the people here despite your differences in religion?

>>976658
"Eh, yeah... very warm" Give him the documents, maybe ask for what religion they practic here.

Pocket the amulet and stand up.

"Ah, sorry - that girl had cried for help, and I couldn't ignore it. Here are your documents."

I'm going to vote on skipping the inn; I get the feeling we're safer out in the wild than in this town. You mentioned some ruins as one of the routes, which means shelter. Or maybe we can ask the farmer nicely if we can crash at his place?

Ganymede 2020/09/28(Mon)21:59 No. 977531 ID: 11f77a
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>Oh lovely, we may have a town of maw worshipers
>Oh, that’s what the bullies were talking about before.
Well that’s just great. No wonder everyone’s been giving me dirty looks! Guess I’ll take what I can and skedaddle immediately after this. I’ll feel safer out in the wild, even. The ruins are too far down the path, it’ll be way too dark to even reach them. The farm? Maybe... I'll have to be super nice if I run into the Huntoon.

>I wonder how the scripture differs, exactly. Maybe you can get a hold of a bible from this sect?
A lot of beliefs follow under the same book, The Voxxus Neb. Of course, you’d have many different interpretations and testaments. Some translations are strongly devoted to their ideal God. Ndepthteph and Bhothogoshol were siblings so they tie closely together. So a preacher from both sides can really argue context on the same sentence.

I’ve pocketed the bracelet and stand up—brushing dust off my costume. I just have so many questions but I don’t want to cause trouble asking about the missing delivery boy—if he had any knowledge of it.

Ganymede: Yeah, seems like a warm town. I was just helping a girl and I couldn’t ignore it.

Ganymede: Anyway, like before, uh, here’s your package.

Augus hands the signed documents over and I complete the exchange. He still carries a calm aura to his smile as the daggers are in his possession now.

Augus: Ah. Thank you. I’ve been waiting for these.

Augus: I’m a historian. Of sorts.

Augus: And a bit of a collector but…

His sentence trails off a bit.

Augus: This land—far, far from the cities--has much sacred ground.

Augus: I’ve been on a few digs that go back to the Old Arthocobs. Learning your history.

Augus: I haven’t quite found what I’ve been looking for. I may just… move on to another site within a month.

Ganymede 2020/09/28(Mon)22:00 No. 977532 ID: 11f77a
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Augus: Of course, I can’t forget your tip either. You deliverymen push through the terrain to get places... yet customers are too easy to take you for granted.

Augus: So I gave a little extra.

I receive 15yg totaling 23yg in my pocket; not counting the spare change provided by my boss for room and food.

A) I’m a bit curious about him. I should ask more about what he does, why he’s here. “___”
B) I should ask about the missing delivery boy—see if he heard anything.
C) Well good night. I better set up my room in the tavern.
D) Goodbye. (And I’m getting out of this town ASAP.)
E) >___

>the Old Arthocobs. Learning your history.
Ok look, you have to ask about that. Seriously.
A.

>>977533
seconding this.

As far as where to sleep, do you really think that people will just murder you in your sleep or something? You almost died getting here during the day going through the wilds.