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Jormungandr slowly drifts down toward one of the ports of Sosaria, the grand, marble island city. As you do so, the populace at the ports, and the armed soldiers all look up, in awe, as the ship slowly dips down."The city's beautiful, isn't it." Kaliel said, as the squirrel on her shoulder chittered an affimative. She turned to you and grinned. "If this place is pretty, I can't wait to see what New Arcturus is like."The soldiers, wearing chainmail, a tabard, and a mantle all looked toward one another, and then two of them said something and hit the third. The third nodded, and stepped up to you, his mantle draped across his chainmail armor."Excuse me." He said, as if this were an everyday occurance. "Please state who you are, and why you've arrived. We have never seen a flying ship such as yours."
>>20456211"I am Queen Ishelda of New Arcturus. We are here on diplomatic business."
"Greetings, I am Queen Ishelda representing New Arcturus, and we come with peaceful intent. We'd like to resupply, and perhaps meet with the local rulers for tea if they like.The airship is of elvish design and orcish make."
>>20456211"I am Queen Ishelda of Arcturus. We were hoping to stop here a while before continuing on to the eastern continent.">Jormungandr slowly drifts down>a flying ship such as yoursWhere's the other ship that's following us?
>>20456211"Queen Ishelda of Old and New Arcturus. The ship is originally an Orc vessel, but it was gifted to me and further modified with Elven flowers, among other things."
>Sparrow is still circling above the Jormungandr, always in movement."Greetings." You say, curtsying. "I am queen Ishelda representing New Arcturus, and we come with peaceful intent. We'd like to resupply before continuing on to the eastern continent, and perhaps meet with the local rulers for tea, if they like." You say. "The airship is of elvish design and orcish make.""I, uh, see." He said, and turned to one of the other soldiers.The soldier had already took off running, dumping off his chainmail and weapons."One moment, your majesty." He said, with a bow. "The courier is simply informing King Venus of your arrival."
>>20456270"How is everything on this fine day?"
>>20456270"Venus? Is the king related to the high lord Venus perchance?"
>>20456270I apologise that I did not warn you that we were coming, we were in a hurry.
>>20456300>>20456270>Shit, I meant Vernus.
"How is everything on this fine day?" You ask, conversationally."Very sunny." The soldier said, rather uncomfortable. "With few clouds. A good day for a swim.""I apologise that I did not warn you of our arrival." You say. "We were in a hurry.""Oh, of course." He says. "When one owns a flying ship, couriers are simply too slow. Very, uhm, reasonable."There's an awkward moment as the soldier fidgets, and then the courier comes back, puffing."Your Majesty Ishelda of New Arcturus, the king will receive you, a bodyguard, and one of your handmaidens. You are welcome in Sosaria, and your crew can purchase supplies and belongings." The courier says, bowing low.The soldier visibly relaxed.
>>20456349I'd say we should bring Grayson, because a bear bodyguard is a very impressive thing, and Raziel - because it's always good to have Raz nearby.
>>20456349"Raziel, since Marigold is absent I suppose you will have to be my handmaiden. Christoph, Leon, Grayson, and a few of you nameless rank and file soldiers will be my bodyguard."
>>20456349"Thank you courier. Raziel and... hmm. Who wants to be my official bodyguard for this visit?"
>>20456372It's a single bodyguard.
>>20456349"What's his opinion of bears?"So, Grayson (because he's awesome), Kris as body guard, and Raz in place of a handmaiden?
>>20456372A bodyguard.A.aka Grayson.Raziel and Grayson.
Sneak Grayson in by saying he's our mount
>>20456418A prince as a mount?Rude.
>>20456418Nah, just tell em he's Prince of All Bears. It's true, roughly.
We'll just take Kristoph and RazielKristoph has always been one of our guards (Grayson is probably inappropriate) and Raziel is the closest thing we have to "handmaiden"
"Thank you, Courier. What's his opinion of bears?"". . Bears, your majesty?""Raziel, since Marigold is absent, I suppose you'll have to be my handmaiden." You say. "Grayson, you can be my bodyguard."The bear harrumphed, and Raziel nodded, already wearing her formal court wear.You step off of the gangplank, Raziel on one side, and Grayson on the other. The soldier stands perfectly still, trying not to look at the massive, foriegn creature he's only heard of in story. "This way to the castle, your majesty." The soldier said, bowed again, and then led your through the streets of the city- everything was made of perfectly carved stone, baked, and you're sure it was made, partially or completely, by magic.He leads your up the many stairs toward the highest point in the city- the keep, which was rather small, compared to the rest of the sprawling city.He banged on the knocker twice, and spoke to one of the pages. There was a slight delay at the keep's gate, and then the doors opened.The hall was quite large, with a grandiose table, arranged with any meal you could even think of- with a higher portion of fish than anything else. There were five people eating at the table, all of them in high-quality clothing. The queen was perfectly silent, with high cheekbones and dark hair. Her three sons looked quite similar to their mother- with high cheekbones and dark hair."Welcome." The king said, nodding politely. "We were just in the middle of breakfast, Queen Ishelda. Would you like to join us?"
>>20456515"Thank you your highness. It would be an honor."
>>20456538Majesty, not Highness.
>>20456586You're right, of course.
I have idea how to deal with incrresing magicSummon book, doll, ring, toilet or silly hat and then make it eat magic from things that we will lay around the world that are absorbing magic itselfOpinions?
>>20456586>>20456598I'm honestly not aware - what's the difference?
>>20456625High risk of badend, and why do we want to stop the magic growth in the first place?
>>20456632Highness would imply Ishelda considers herself beneath him.
>>20456632Majesty is used for the king/queenHighness is for princes/princesses
>>20456649It implies that he is a prince, not a king.
>>20456653Not everywhere.
>>20456647List things that can go well if world is overflown with magic
"Thank you, your majesty. It would be an honor." You say, and sit down demurely."I see no reason why your retinue cannot eat as well." The king said, and chuckled. "Welcome to Sosaria. High Lord Sirius and his letters said quite a bit about you, and all of it was good. I'm pleased to meet you, finally. These are my sons; Daeron, the oldest- Berethor, and Thengel, the youngest- and my wife, Cirya. Please, don't be offended if she does not speak- her power is such that she cannot."He chuckled, and she smiled at you.
>>20456668Exabyte had the guards call us "Majesty", which implies that it does mean that here.
>>20456676"It's a pleasure to meet you all. Power? Does she have a voice related talent?"
rolled 68 = 68>>20456647Cast mind shield i dont want her reading our mind
>>20456653The King/Queen is a 'highness' as well. But they're the only ones that get to be called 'majesty' so you use that instead.>>20456671Everything. What could go wrong?
>>20456676"Please, call me Ishelda.""My apologies if I offend, but might I ask why she cannot?"
>>20456707The same thing that can go well.And its wont be strong enought to stop this but atleast it will slow this down.And whats wrong with getting new powerfull artifact?
You quickly erect another ward, just in case, and you feel it lock into place."It's a pleasure to meet you all. Please, call me Ishelda." You say. "My apologies if I offend, but might I ask why she cannot? Does she have a voice related talent?""Oh, all of us in this family bears a talent- Well, most." He said, with a glance to the middle son, who was slightly older than you- Berethor, you believe. "Cirya's power causes. . difficulties, sometimes. Such as the time she asked me to stop laughing, and everybody in the room promptly froze in place, and I near suffocated." He grinned. "My own, is power of the sea. An elemental power, and one suited for our humble island kingdom."
>>20456671Our own power increases dramatically.The weave is able to be extended globally.More talents and dire creatures.More access to luxuries for the middle and lower classes due to ease of production.More access to healers for the lower classes as healing magic becomes widespread.Globalization leads to increased trade and communication across the world.Portals opening up have a 50/50 shot of bringing in new creatures, who in turn bring new ideas, traditions, and skills.New Arcturus rides this new wave like it's the Fonz on a fucking surfboard and becomes a global capital.
>>20456755"I would imagine so. My own talent is much more... broad I suppose would be the best way to describe it."
>Portals opening up have a 50/50 shot of bringing in new creatures, who in turn bring new ideas, traditions, and skills.You forgot demons.
rolled 67 = 67>>20456755Check middle son talent
>>20456755"Fascinating. A word of warning, if I may, for I've come to notice that Talents are getting stronger around the world."Hand signal talk because we're fucking awesome to the Queen: "Would you like some tea at some point today?"Also, did Azariels (sp) sacrifice close portals to Demon worlds, that particular Demon world, or portals in general?
>>20456808Nope, the ogre's sacrifice is still in place.
>>20456824It was made so demons cant open portal to this worldNothing was said about demons opening portal to demon world from here
>>20456824Even if we know sign language, she might not. Let's not look like a complete retard, please.
>>20456836The sacrifice prevents demons from opening portals to this world,if I remember correctly. Doesn't mean they can't come through portals opened by others.
>>20456824It closed that particular portal. The dragon's sacrifice prevented any new demon portals from opening anyway.>>20456836It stops demon portals. It doesn't stop normal portals opening to demon worlds. Like when we sent the astral fire elemental to Arcturus.
>>20456824>The sacrifice closed just that single portal. Nothing else.Curious, you reach toward the middle son with your magic. . and he has something muted, and blurred- an unawakened talent, you can tell."Fascinating." You say. "A word of warning, if I may. I've come to notice that talents are getting stronger, around the world.""Oh, really? How wonderful." The king said. "If I may ask, did the ambassador Denegrin or his son, Thorin, arrive? I sent him several weeks ago, and he should arrive in Arctrurus any day now. Perhaps you crossed one another on your journey?"
>>20456892"Actually, that is one of the reasons I've come here."Explain what happened with the knife and whatnot.
rolled 35 = 35>>20456755interesting. I myself have a talent, but mine is a little difficult to identify.Grayson has a talent for dancing as well as a magic all of his own, and Raziel here is quite a competent shape shifter. you can't hardly tell any more that she wasn't human to begin with
>>20456892"They did, yes. A day or two before I set out on this latest journey, in fact."
>>20456892"That he did, and he was received warmly. But there was a bit of trouble, involving some form of enchantment placed upon his son, and a troublesome cult that seems to be stirring things up in the far East and West. I'm here to inform you of that trouble, and to deal with its possible presence in the West."
Hey Exabyte do binding our spirit to our magic and then sacrifing our body for free planer movoment would work?
rolled 81 = 81>>20456892oh he arrived safely, there were some minor difficulties at the beginning but both are settled well now. they brought me news that I wished to investigate. it was corroborated by other acquaintances of mine and so I am taking an interest.
>>20456892"Yes, they arrived a few days before I left. They must have made good time."Don't mention that they tried to kill us.
>>20456911Lets not talk about it during breakfast. Mention there is something to talk about, but let it wait till after the meal.
>>20456892Cock our head at the middle son and say "Hmmm, it appears that you talent has simply not awoken yet."
>>20456965We just have to word it in a way where it's clear that we don't think it was a deliberate attack from Sosaria.
>>20456944>That'd make you a living ghost, and you'd be unable to regenerate magic. But yes, that means you could drift from world to world without needing to open portals."That he did, yes, and he was recieved warmly." You say. "A day or two before I set out on this latest journey, in fact."There was a moment of silence as everyone ate, and then the oldest son- who was a man in his own right, opposed to his two younger brothers- spoke."Excuse me, Your majesty, but if I may ask, what is your power? I've heard tell of sorcery. What exactly is that?"
>>20456976Nah, let's not spoil it for the whole family yet, maybe for him later.>>20457013"Magic." with a smile.
>>20457013"Sorcery is the ability to manipulate magic without spells. I can do anything a traditional wizard can do and then some."
>>20457013"Simply put, the ability to manipulate magical energy without the use of an incantation or any other focus. I could go to great depths of explanation but it would take too much time."Then demonstrate by creating a small ball of light above our hand.
>>20457013"The ability to cast magic intuitively, any kind of magic you can imagine, without having to learn a specific form or language. You just sort of will things into being, and with practice and exercise, almost anything is possible. I haven't the kind of power that those of a more specialized magic talent do with their respective dominions, but mine stretches far and wide. Jack of all trades, master of none."
>>20457013> unable to regenerate magicWhat ifWhat if we killed a load of Galadriel's Light.And then planted their ghosts in our hair.>>20457022>"Magic."Clearly the only answer that can be given here.
rolled 1 = 1>>20457041Godammit, I should know better.
rolled 39 = 39>>20457013"Magic, and the ability to swing a well aimed brick"alternately"well, what do you suspect it to be? I'll tell you when you get close."
>>20457052
rolled 18 = 18>>20457052yes, yes you should
>>20457052>1Bad end; Ishelda creates the Rising Sun of Sosaria, which engulfs the entire island before flying off into orbit of the proper sun, creating a binary star system.
>>20457041>>20457052Nice job with the rolling there.
>>20457013Put smply, Sorcery is the ability to do magic at an instinctual level."
>>20457066All it means is that we just lost a ton of energy.
>>20457065Says the guy who wastes nat100s.
"Magic." You say. "Sorcery is the ability to manipulate magic without spells." You say. "I can do anything a traditional wizard can do and then some, intuitively. While I haven't the power that those of a more specialized talent can do with their respective dominions, but mine stretches far and wide. Jack of all trades, master of none." Except for when that strange, unknowable power burns up from inside of you, like when you built Rikar, but you don't mention that. You raise your palm to demonstrate, and you will a small wisp of light into the air. And then. . it starts draining you. Draining your power at a consecutive rate, tearing away your power. You try to disconnect the spell, or to cancel it, but it the connection between you and it is powerful, too powerful to disconnect. . It drains, quickly, and you're not sure why, or where to. The world swims, and your legs start to shake, and your magic is all but gone-And then the wisp of light goes out, along with the rest of your magic.You take another bite, as if nothing out of the ordinary happened. Don't want them to see you weak, of course- your father told you that. Of course, you're not sure you can stand like this. . ."Put simply, sorcery is the ability to do magic at an instinctual level.""I see." He said. "Thank you for telling me.""So, please tell me." The king said. "What are your intentions for coming here? Trade, marriage, diplomacy. . .?" He trailed off, waiting for an answer.
>>20457114Yes, I want to marry Berethor.
rolled 2 = 2>>20457114oh I'm just stopping by to say hello on the way to where I'm going. to resupply and to ask you anything you know about the ogres stopping their correspondence. I now know they're preparing for battle but not much beyond that. what can you tell me of them?
>>20457137"Trade is good, but it's mostly a matter of diplomacy. I have reason to believe that your kingdom is being compromised, your majesty, by a cult."
>>20457137"Truthfully, I am here on my way to the western continent. We may be able to discuss trade however."[What trade goods does Arcturus have?]
rolled 80 = 80>>20457152dammit redirecting this post to be at this post >>20457137sit and eat some more
>>20457137"I'm actually on my way further west, to the Ogre continent. Denegrin told me scouts and couriers there had stopped returning, and I intend to look into the matter.">>20457154The cult we suspected to be on the Eastern continent, remember?
We need to learn how to sap magic from things around us.The faster the better atleast if we want to become living ghost.Not that learning this have any negatives.
>>20457154>I have reason to believe that your kingdom is being compromised, your majesty, by a cultWait, what? Do we?
>>20457171This. All of it.
rolled 27 = 27>>20457155we have gold and land, and not much else yet, we don't even have forests to cut for lumber we need mines and craftsmen to really trade properly.
>>20457178We can do that, control magic is a signature spell and we steal peoples' magic with it.
>>20457184We don't. The cult we believe to be on the Eastern continent - we sent Lewin after it, remember? He's just confused.
>>20457190Read that as "we don't even have the forests of cucumber"
>>20457195I believe he means using ambient magic to recharge.
>>20457190I'm fairly certain we have Galadriel's Light that we could trade, as well as magical skills we can peddle.Hey! We should start an Academy in New Arcturus for those with talents. People the world over can come there to learn more about their skills.
>>20457221Well if we touched something with magic in it we could grab the magic and recharge from it. In fact we can grab magic out of the air as we did with the Weave, but outside the Weave there's probably just not a significant amount of it.
>>20457243Do we get a bald guy in a wheelchair to run it?
I just realized something. Ishelda is the head of the royal family, which means we could theoretically marry Marigold off. Not that Ishelda would do that of course.
"I'm actually on my way further west, to the Ogre continent." You say. "Denegrin told me that scouts and couriers there had stopped returning, and I intend to look into the matter.""I see." He said. "Always selfless, I've heard." He seemed to think a moment."Undoubtedly, there's something wrong there." He said, thinking. "I freely offer a small squadron of our soldiers, and one of my sons to assist you. The soldiers are trained for every environment, and armed with crossbow and shortsword."The queen turned to the king. "But-" She said, and her voice rang out with strong, mind control magic- sparking off of your ward. She slammed her mouth shut again, and thought for a moment."If you wish to, please tell me why you do this thing without consulting me." She said, slowly, carefully choosing her words, as more slews of mind controlling magic spilled from her lips, affecting nobody."Trust me, love." He said.She paused a moment, and then nodded. Apparently that was enough.
>>20457256I'm aware of that. I'm just interpreting for the man.
>>20457171>>20457184.>>20457211Which I suspect is behind the shit in the West, just as they're causing shit in the East. Ogres and Kobolds at war, smoke and fire, an enchanted child trying to kill us in the name of the 'Great Wyrm' soon after the scrying, the cult mobilizing in the East... Oh, you must think it's coincidence. But it isn't!Ogres and dragons despise(d) one another. This cult worships all things draconic, in theory. New Arcturus is founded on Ogre and possibly former Dragon land, giving them reason to despise us in the name of reclaiming 'their' land. A Sosarian child was enchanted by the cult's magic to try and kill us, despite the utter lack of proximity to the cult's base in the East. That suggests they've got a base in the West, which gives reasoning that they're behind the troubles of the West.This is clearly all a plot to throw the entire world into chaos, complete the destruction of Ogre-kind, enslave the Kobolds as a sort of untermenschen for the cult, revive the dragons, and fuck up everything we've strived for with New Arcturus and our previous adventures, because the cult doesn't know the dragons all have to stay dead because DEMONS, which leads into further conspiracy involving surviving demons (some can shapeshift after all) puppeteering the cult into letting them back into the world, which probably leads to even further conspiracy about the Void Queen, where this is all a distraction to keep us from finding THE GEARWORKS before she does.
rolled 15 = 15>>20457269I thank you for your offer, I will contact my comerades and warn them so they can begin assigning rooms.[call them ahead][do we have a communication ring? give him one.]
>>20457269"Thank you King Vernus. Which of your sons will be accompanying us?"
>>20457269"I would most certainly appreciate that, Your Majesty. Who do you intend to accompany us?"If we have a spare ring handy, give it to him. Otherwise, it's going to have to wait, as we've just drained ourself on a light spell.>>20457307I suspect you may be reading conspiracies where there are none, but it's a theory to keep in mind.
>>20457269>automatically mind-controls everyone who hears to do everything she saysHoly shit that's a dangerous talent.>>20457275And I'm just saying that we can sap ambient magic already there just isn't a whole lot of it compared to the amount that normally fills a sorceress-queen.>>20457307I think it's very likely the cult is behind the Ogre's troubles, but that's hardly conclusive evidence that they have a large presence on this insignificant island that we should announce to the King.
>>20457259Yes
"I would most certainly appreciate that, your majesty. Who do you intend to accompany us?"The king examined all of his children, and finally spoke up."Second prince of Sosaria." He said, in a strong voice. "Belethor. I charge you to accompany Queen Ishelda of New Arcturus, and assist her as she attempts to discover the reason behind the Ogres' silence. Do you accept my charge?"The pale prince blinked- he's obviously never heard a speech like this before- and then cleared his throat. "I do." He said.The king relaxed again. "There you have it, your majesty. Belethor and a small squadron of rangers will assist you."
>>20457387Thank him, give him a ring of communication, and then tell him in private about the diplomat's son.
>>20457387"I thank you, Your Majesty. I'm afraid I will have to take my leave now. I must make sure that my vessel is fully stocked and my crew is prepared."To Belethor:"It will be a pleasure to have you on board, Prince Belethor. I look forward to traveling with you."Then lets get back to the ship.
>>20457403Sounds reasonable. Seconded.
>>20457410This, but after we give him a ring of communication.Also, weren't we going to Spar with Leon once we made landfall?
rolled 41 = 41>>20457387wonderful I'll notify those aboard the ship that we will be taking on additional troops
>>20457423We wanted to spar, once we found a suitable uninhabited location were we would be able to use our magic freely.This island seems much too densely inhabitated for that.
"I thank you, your Majesty." You say. "I'm afraid I will have to take my leave now. I must make sure my vessel is fully stocked and my crew is prepared.""Of course." He said."But first. ."You reach into your bag for a silver ring, and get ready to lay down the enchantment Gehenna taught you-But when you reach for the magic, it burns, like your entire body is made of sore muscle, and your lungs and heart are on fire- but, as always, you keep your composure. Mostly.Raziel gulps, and then takes off her own ring, setting it down on the table."A communication ring." You say. "It allows one to speak immediately to another person with a similar ring.""A wonderful enchantment." The king said, immediately putting it on. He wiggled his fingers, and then nodded. "I presume this will allow me to speak to you." He said.
rolled 18 = 18>>20457456speaking through our own ring"yes, can you hear me?"
>>20457456"Indeed. It also connects to the high lords, the [elf who's name and title I can't recall], and the Orcish monarchs."
>>20457456"Myself and the other high lords if they accept your communications, yes."we changed it to work that way, right?
"Indeed." You say. "It also connects to the high lords, the elven judicator, and even the orcish monarchs.""Wonderful." He said.<Can you hear me?> You use, through the ring. His eyes widen.<A useful trinket.> Comes his response. <By any chance, may I have a second one, for my wife? One that would communicate to those near- I know enchantments take time, but her talent gets. . problematic, and I would like to give it to her as a gift. This is but a personal request, of course, and not related to matters of state.>
>>20457532Lets use a bit of manipulate magic to drain some back into us so we can cast again.
>>20457532<That should be possible. Although it may take some time.>I think it would be okay to spend 5 or 6 more hours here. Our friends and followers could explore the city a bit, while we focus on restoring our magic reserves.
>>20457532<Of course. I'll make a copy soon, and send it to you. Perhaps by carrier-dove. I'm terribly sorry for the in-and-out visit, but there's little time for the enchantment and I'd like to get to the Ogrish lands as quickly as possible, before things get any worse.>
>>20457532"Of course. I'll need to get one from another of my companions however as my talent is a bit to... volatile to make one currently."
>>20457607I think we should not say that. He also wants a different kind of ring for his wifes. One that can help her speak with those around her without using her voice. A short-ranged broadcast, if you will.
>>20457532<I would be more than happy to make you one, or even possibly one that she could use to speak to anyone in range, ring or no...><I would have to rest my talent first, though. I seem to have expended too much magic recently>
Sap magic from crystal and make him new ring
rolled 56 = 56>>20457532<I will experiment in my own time ad bring it to you when we return>
<That should be possible, although it may take some time.><Thank you.> He responded. <I don't mind however long it takes.>You and Raziel stand. You sway, slightly, but you've gathered enough ambient power from the air to keep standing."It will be a pleasure to have you on board, prince Belethor." You tell him. "I look forward to traveling with you.""I with you as well, Queen Ishelda." He responded. "But you can simply call me Belethor, if you wish."You say your goodbyes to the royal family, and make your way back to the ship. Once on the Jormungandr, Raziel finally spoke up. "What was that before? With the ring. Are you okay?"
>>20457532"it would be my pleasure, but I may require a little time, before I can do so, unfortunately."
Drink mana tea and then create new ring
>>20457735"My talent is... fickle. That wisp of light drained me of all my reserves. It happens very rarely, but thanks for your concern."
rolled 56 = 56>>20457735I just rolled low.I don't know, sometimes I can utterly and totally fail at even simple things, it has always been a problem with my power.
>>20457735"That light drained all of my energy. The energy requirements for my magic are inconsistent at best, and rarely, even the smallest spells will drain all of my energy."
>>20457735"I'm fine, aside from the demonstration light draining all my power. I'll be alright with a little time." Let's borrow a little power from Jormungandr's core.
"The energy requirements for my spells are completely random. Sometimes I succeed beyond my own expectations, like with Rikar. Sometimes it goes the other way entirely and I spend all my magical reserves on a tiny ball of light."
>>20457779This covers it pretty well. Followed by "I should recover faster on Jormungandr."
"She just rolled low." One of the archers said, but you paid him no attention."Come on, man, you always say stuff like that and it never makes sense." The other archer said."My talent is fickle." You say. "That wisp of light drained me of all my reserves. I'll be alright with a little time.""Okay," She said, relaxing. "You looked like you were in pain."You sit down, and have some mana tea, using the extra-infused-Galadriel's-Light version you had made, for just this sort of occasion. Your power returns, slowly, and the world stops spinning. You also use some energy from Jormungandr, refilling what you can, until the spare energy is all but gone, if you count the drain of Sparrow and Ell's armor- Your legs stop shaking, and you feel like you can move freely again. You're not full of power again, but you're much better than you were."The knights and the lizardmen are off seeing the city, Lady." Leon said, approaching as you sit. "They're also gathering supplies. Is there anything particular you'd like?"
>>20457885>Dropped my trip. Whoops.
rolled 52 = 52>>20457885"Tea, of course."Rolling for tea finding
>>20457885"Yes. A few simply but sturdy rings."That should make it a bit easier to create the gift the king asked for. Gonna save us some power when we don't have to create the ring itself.
rolled 98 = 98Lets scry for source of magic on this plane
>>20457901I believe we have found average tea.
rolled 66 = 66>>20457885yes, I'd like for more space to be made for the troops that the royal family here have granted to us.aside from that, nothing springs to mind.
>>20457885"To rest mostly, at the moment."
>>20457926>Finally roll well for scrying.>On something we probably need a nat 100 for.God damn it.
>>20457977He said "source of magic." There's a lot of magic sources in the world. We'' probably just see a couple.
"Tea, of course.""Erm, lady, I'm not sure you're aware of this, but.. Well, it's not likely you'll find any new types of tea. Mostly because. . well, you were the one that brought that concept to Cerulean." Leon said. "But we'll look, lady.""Also, a few simple, but sturdy rings, and more space for the soldiers that the royal family have granted to us.""Of course, lady." He said, and took the knights and lizardmen off of the ship.While they leave, you close your eyes, and attempt to scry for the source of magic on this plane.What you see. . .doesn't surprise you at all.You see Marigold, Kell at her side, sitting in the field of Galadriel's Light, the sun being converted slowly into magic by the blue flowers' petals.But there's something bigger. Something . . More. You can't tell where, but it's something powerful, an enormous presence. You can't tell the direction- it's locationless, in a way. The flowers may be a big part, but the something More is the true problem.You see two long horns, and a single, blind eye staring out at you.It whispers your name.You wake up with a start, and it's almost noon- you'd fallen asleep while scrying, it seems, and you're not sure how much of that was dream, and how much was scry."Ishelda, the prince and sosarian soldiers are here." Raziel said, shaking your shoulder.
>>20458003"Hmm? Oh, yes. Good. Sorry, nodded off. Was just scrying for something. Nothing to worry about."Is that the face of the Arakatoa, perhaps?
rolled 36 = 36>>20458003wonderful, I trust you can find accommodations for them?ask if any of them have been to the ogrish lands.that knowledge might be useful
>>20458032Arakota is for afterworld or whatever it is.That was face of something else.
>>20458003"Ah, thank you Raz. Guess it's time for another tour of the ship, and another round of introductions."Also, don't forget to stretch.
you are trol this thread has been trol,
Finish this goddamn ring i dont like leaving unfinished things behind
>>20458003Reminds me - What does the prince look like?
>>20458003inb4 Eidolon.
"Ah, thank you, Raz. Sorry, nodded off." You say, stretching. "I suppose it's time for another tour of the ship, and another round of introductions.""If you're tired, there's no need." Kaliel said. "We can show them around for you.""One moment." You say. You take a ring in hand, and quickly enchant it with the standard communication enchantment, giving it to Raziel. She puts it on. The Sosarian Queen's ring is completely new- you'll have to focus directly on it. "No, I can do it." You say, and make your way to the gangplank. The prince, Belethor, was rather tall, with dark hair, broad cheekbones. While his brothers were more tan, he was still rather pale. A strangely designed sword sat on his hip- it almost looked more like a cleaver than a sword."We're prepared, your majesty." He said, with a rather genuine, if muted, smile.
>>20458177"By the way, I didn't mention it earlier in case you want to keep it a secret but - I can definitely sense an unawakened talent in you."
>>20458177"You can just call me Ishelda. We don't really stand on ceremony on the ship. Let me show you around."
>>20458177"Welcome aboard, Belethor, and call me Ishelda. I've never been much for formality." Then proceed with the tour & introductions.
rolled 94 = 94>>20458177"wonderful. follow me, I'll take you all on the tour and show you your quarters for the journey"first and foremost can you get your man to stop leaning on that weapon, I'd really hate to destroy (pause+squint) Hagers House of Fish..."
rolled 79 = 79>>20458264and by weapon I mean the spell cannons I remember us installing pre-timeskip
"Welcome aboard, Belethor, and you can just call me Ishelda." You say. "We don't particularly stand on ceremony on the ship. Let me show you around.""As you wish." He said, and turned back to the soldiers- there were only six of them, but you have a feeling they were handpicked. "Come along, then.""Of course, milord." One of the soldiers said, and they all came aboard. You introduced them to the other soldiers, and the other members of your retinue. Belethor is abnormally polite, but he seems extremely calm, strangely."Pleased to meet you." The prince said, after you introduced him to Leon. "My name is Belethor."He bowed."You too. I'm Sir Leon." Leon said- his voice was rather cold, it seems. Their eyes lock, for a moment, and you feel tension creak up. . but you don't know why.
>>20458309....This is going to be very problematic."Umm, is there a problem?"
>>20458309It's probably a boy thing. They always have to be so competitive. Sigh and move on.
>>20458309Ignore it, continue the tour.(Oh god, they're going to fight over Ishelda.)
>>20458309Could this be the beginning of the harem end?
>>20458309Don't think about it. Go and play a bit with Kaliel's squirrel, while waiting for our soldiers to return from town.
rolled 36 = 36>>20458309oh I'm sure meta-soldier knows why...proceed with the introductions. and if we are all properly loaded then lift off, attune the crystal, and set to maximum cruising speed
>>20458309D'awwwww, they both have the hots for Ishelda.Look perplexed, have realization dawn, then blush profusely before muttering something about men.
>>20458354Sigh roll eyesAlso yay got the middle one.
"Umm. . Is there a problem?" You ask."No, lady." Leon said."Not at all." Belethor said. "So, your armor- that looks like Province design. And you're a knight, right?""I am." Leon said."So you're from Cerulean Province, right?""I was trained there, yes.""Could you tell me about it?" He asked. Leon's eyes widened a fraction. "Sure." The spellknight responded, and the two of them started talking.Rather perplexed, you make your way back to the table, where Kaliel's squirrel is hiding under an overturned teacup, nibbling on a biscuit. Kaliel's sitting there, grinning and giggling at it.
>>20458309I can imagine meta-soldier now."Ooooh, this is the part where sexual tension is introduced."
>>20458408Giggle along with her.
>>20458408"You seem a lot happer these days than 2 years ago, Kaliel. Would you mind if I asked why?"
rolled 51 = 51>>20458408well this is certainly gong to be a fun trip.lets conjure a Hat for everyone aboard that does not currently have one, even the squirrel.
>>20458408Pet the squirrel with a finger or two, "So how are you getting by, Kali?"
This is the part where meta soldier marks the Ishelda Shipping Wall with Belethor's name. We should knight the guy, since hay, Meta Knight.
>>20458445Yes, this all the way.
>>20458445We should awaken this squirell and knight it
>>20458445We should finish the ring for the queen, before we spend any power on that.
>>20458412I sense that the spirit of Descartes shall soon possess meta-soldier.
>>20458472>brilliant.jpg
rolled 2 = 2>>20458485Forgot roll
You pet the squirrel with a finger, and it jumps, obviously surprised that it was seen. You start scritching it's head. "You seem a lot happier these days than 2 years ago, Kaliel." You say. "Would you mind if I asked why?""Well. . " She said, after a moment. "It's. . hard to explain. When I was moulting, I got. . emotional, I suppose."
>>20458472She has a blue cat hat and green blood.
>>20458491Eventually, meta soldier's talent shall progress to the point where he will be able to perceive the entire quest thread. At this point he will vanish without a trace.
rolled 35 = 35>>20458538or die ignobly
>>20458531"Ah. Puberty and hormones. Say no more, humans go through it too."
>>20458531"Ah. I know what that is. It's puberty Kaliel. Everyone goes through it. I'm not sure what kalak puberty entails, so you should talk to Raziel about it."
>>20458531"Ah, I think I understand. You were just as fluffy as Dariel."
>>20458552Actually, there's a theme with meta characters being forcibly removed from the story they are in.
>>20458538He will join and post his suggestions, for he will ascend and becomeKnight of Metaand he is the Prince of the Land of Quests and Threads
>>20458531Shouldn't we be doing that? Ishelda seems to be acting pretty much the same as she did.
rolled 91 = 91>>20458576thats because she has no time for that, there's ADVENTUREs to be had
>>20458570Meta knight achieves CHIM.
>>20458586dragon dildos to be found
>>20458576She might have gone through it during the timeskip. Puberty is wierd in that it can hit anywhere between 10 and 20 and can last anywhere from a few months to over a year.
>>20458602SMUTFAG! WHERE ARE YOU!?
>>20458602We can't bring back the dragon dildos or we'll all get ass-raped by demons.
>>20458592>Meta Knight achieves chim.>Cheats himself to max stats and all spells.>Millions of gold.>Leaves Ishelda's services and sets up his own kingdom in another continent, waiting for the day his roll in Ishelda's life comes into play.
"I'd probably zero sum rather than chim." A soldier says, out of the blue.You pay him no attention."Ah. Puberty and hormones. Say no more. Humans go through it too."". . I did not know that." She said. "But, even after that passed and I was done moulting, I still get. . I don't know how to explain it. It's even in the human body, so it's not hormones.. but I get.. Hmm. There's no word in this tongue for it."She turned to Raziel."Raz, translate this for me." She said, and gave off a peculiar whistle."Uh. . it's similar to. . ruthlessness and fury and love. Connotations to all three." Raziel said, biting her lip. "Except based only in magic. A kind of. . passion that takes you while you cast. A really rare condition, according to Azariel. Maddened, wild casting, with words you don't even know..""Yeah, that." Kaliel said.
>>20458650"Sounds... intense."
>>20458650Hey Exabyte, d'you think you could get drunk again and do a meta-soldier thread?
>>20458650"Sounds... fascinating. I'm sure it can, if hasn't been yet then I believe that it will, or at least can, be annoying, but... Interesting."
>>20458650That sounds rather interesting. You'll have to tell me more about it. Maybe you could try casting something and I'll see how the magic flows and so on.
>>20458650"Like a... bloodlust, for magic? A magiclust?"
"Like a. . bloodlust, for magic? A magiclust?""Not really." Raziel said. "It's closer to. . a sudden inspiration, a flash of light. something that you carry through on even though you don't know what it'll do. I've never had it happen to me, but Azariel had it. And now I learn Kaliel does too. Passion is probably the closest word.""Sounds... intense." You say. "You'll have to tell me more about it.""I, um, really don't want to." Kaliel says, frowning. "I had to put them down. They weren't. . normal."
rolled 72 = 72>>20458727". . Or just lust *inch closer to Kal*" >implying implications
>>20458760"Oh.... I'm sorry."
>>20458760Oh, I'm so sorry. You made something with this passion and it turned out wrong. That must have felt terrible.Comforting hugs engage.
>>20458760"Oh. Oh dear... I'm sorry." Open arms, "Can I give you a hug?"
>>20458760"I'm sorry to hear that." Give her a hug.
>>20458760It sounds kind of like what happens to me sometimes, like when I returned Kyvan's magic. I've never had it turn out wrong though.
"Oh, I'm so sorry. You made something with this passion and it turned out wrong. That must have felt terrible." You say. "Can I give you a hug?"She nods."They weren't. . wrong." She said, as you hugged her. "Just not. . normal. They were... beautiful. But terrible. So very terrible. But beautiful."She started trembling, and then closed her eyes, forcing herself calm.
>>20458821Hug harderHARDERDEEPERFASTER
>>20458821Calm her down with a tongue in her butt.
>>20458821Hug more
>>20458821Rub her back, motion for Raziel to join the comforting hug.
>>20458821Shh, it's okay Kaliel. It's all okay.Start softly singing a nice soothing song for her while hugging her tightly.
rolled 49 = 49>>20458821continue with the hug till she calms down. then we reattune the crystal and be on our way.
>>20458858Bitches love tongues in their butts.
>>20458843HARDERBETTERFASTERSTRONGER
rolled 50 = 50>>20458858>Not in cloaca
>>20458858What is this, Mahou Shounen Quest?
>>20458931You must be new around here.
>>20458931Did you read SCQ? Tongue-in-butt-fag was posting all over it.
You continue hugging her, and you motion for Raziel to join the hug, but she shakes her head.Finally, Kaliel takes a deep breath, and relaxes- her entire body didn't seem tense anymore. She returned your hug."Oh, man." Kristoph said, from below deck."I forgot!" Kaliel said, suddenly. "I forgot to change him back."Raziel started laughing, as a tall, pure black kalak climbed out, his talons and beak hooked cruelly.". . You said you'd turn me back after I fell asleep." The enormously tall kalak said, grumbling. He was even taller than Azariel, somehow, and more densely built. He looked very put out.
>>20458939Hm. I must've mentally blocked them I guess.
>>20458955"Now, girls. You promised to change him back. Don't be too mean to my knight."
>>20458955Kristoph, you look good. Have you tried flying? I must say flying is one of the better parts of being a Kalak.Raz, has he recovered his anti-magic? If he has that does present difficulties for returning him to his natural shape.
>>20458955"Goodness, Krist, you are HUGE." Hug him too.
>>20458955"...huh."Also heh, pure black = antimagic, pure while = magic
>>20458955Laugh at him. "I'm not even sure if we CAN turn you back right now. I want you to practice using your talent anyways. As is, it's dangerous, since you might disable the ship if you let it get out of hand."
rolled 73 = 73>>20458955you make quite a good kalak Kristoph.Raziel feel free to make comments if you wish.
>>20458955We must find out exactly how fluffy he is.
>>20458981>pure black = antimagicPretty sure that's coincidence. Pure black is "Special"
rolled 53 = 53Rolling to turn into Kalak form and hug Kristoph.
"Goodness, Kris, you are *huge*." You say, looking up at him. He looks down at you. You give him a hug. "Have you tried flying?""I have." He said, an edge to his voice. "They had me trying to fly until the sun started to rise.""Woah." Kaliel said. "Kris, come down here real quick."". . you act like I'm up a on a pillar or something." Kristoph said, and then bent downward. Kaliel examined his beak, checking out the way it was hooked, and the serrated edges of it."You're not Onyx, it turns out." She said. "Something else, maybe. Probably something extinct. You're a lot taller than you should be."Kristoph grumbled."I'm not even sure if we *can* turn you back right now. I want you to try to practice using your talent anyways. As is, it's dangerous, since you might disable the ship if you let it get out of hand."". . So now I have to use up my talent again so you can turn me back." He said."Yep!" Raziel said, chuckling. "You do make a very statuesque kalak, though. You've got the hunch, the long limbs, the talons, and the plumage. Everything a kalak looks for a mate.""Why thank you." He said, in a flat voice. He closed his eyes, and started practicing out his talent.
rolled 74 = 74>>20459070Create a few floating lights for him to snuff out.
>>20459070"You know, that is kind of cute in its own way...""Did you actually manage to fly, though?"
>>20459070Kristoph, if you make the ship crash I expect you to save me above anyone else.
>>20459070The more you use it the more magical stamina you build up."
rolled 30 = 30>>20459070"Raz, hon, I think that compliment was a bit backhanded to Kristoph."We have time, and we haven't left yet...assuming we've refillied our reserves sufficiently (check first!) we should give the queen's ring a go. Aiming for a ring that allows her to mentally communicate (not speak, precisely, since her Talent is tied in with speech and wording is Important with magic) with anyone in view or in posession of a magic item capable of recieving such communication. Rolling for same.
rolled 49 = 49>>20459070"it's a pity he hasn't any tact..." remind him of his attempted escapades with the woman that would have eventually become lady cerulean.in the mean time, are we ready to go everyone?
>>20459070>You've got the hunch, the long limbs, the talons, and the plumage. Everything a kalak looks for a mate.>After you just dumped him for only liking you for your appearanceI know she didn't mean it like that but still.
>>20459110I think we want to keep out of that. Completely.
>>20459121I am pretty sure she meant it like that.
>>20459121That's the point. She's teasing him or mocking him about that. Showing how bloody stupid it is to consider the physical traits of a shapeshifter.
rolled 14 = 14>>20459110I'd say let's leave it at local communication, maybe connect to the king's ring at greater distances.
rolled 86 = 86>>20459151Eh, making it specific would be even harder, at least without both rings there to make the connection.
>>20459151Yeah. That sounds reasonable.
rolled 90 = 90>>20459110Rolling to help with said ring.
>>20459146>Showing how bloody stupid it is to consider the physical traits of a shapeshifter.But it's not because they have a particular form of each species. Every time Raziel turns human it's the same human. She can't turn into an ugly one, she's beautiful. If Kristoph's kalak form is handsome then it's handsome.
rolled 17 = 17>>20459179ILL SHOW YOU A REAL ROLL
I vote Ishelda not be captain obvious
>>20459189>Yes and no. People do have 'standard forms' in all races, but the standard form can be changed as much as you want it to while you cast, and even if you don't, your form can be twisted because of the way you're feeling at the time, or even from random foods or drinks you had earlier in the day."You know, that is kind of cute in it's own way..." You say, creating a few sparks of light. One by one, they start to snuff out. "Did you actually manage to fly, though?""No." He said. "I managed to make both shoulders and wings incredibly sore, and I think I pulled one. I did find out a hundred ways to not fly, though- but I could've done that in human form."You take one of the rings the knights gave you, and then you close your eyes, and slowly twist the communication spell, making it give off just as much noise as she wills it to- and, just because, you also give it the standard communication ability. You pull away from it- it drained you quite a bit, and your legs are shaking, but it seems intact.Soon enough, all of the lights in the sky were out, and Kristoph opens his eyes again."That should be good enough." Kaliel said. She closed her eyes, and then said a word of power, in a low voice- it sounded harsh, almost ogrish- and then she touched Kristoph with her hand-And Kristoph twisted, and warped, and then was standing there in a tunic."Well." He said, grumbling. "That was fun. I'll go get my armor back on, lady, and then I'll be back.""Uhm." Belethor said, looking at Kristoph as he walked away. "Excuse me, but is that sort of thing normal here, or. . ?"
>>20459228Yes....Wanna be a kalak?
rolled 63 = 63>>20459228Turn into a kalak."Yep. Although not for him specifically."
rolled 17 = 17>>20459228"In general, yes. Specifically, people shapeshifting? Uncommon, but not unusual, per se.""I have the ring for your mother ready, by the way."
>>20459228Yes. Welcome to the Jormungandr. Would you care for a cup of tea?By the way what are the talents of the rest of your family? I know your father's has to do with the sea, your mother projects control magic with her voice and yours is yet unawakened but I don't know what your brothers talents are.
>>20459228"Relatively. We basically breathe magic around here."
>>20459255>>20459254Let's not waste any power on that right now.
>>20459228"To a certain degree, perhaps. Kaliel's magic specialty is... transmutation, and Kristoph's talent is a sort of anti-magic field. He exhausted it shortly before we arrived at Sosaria, so they took advantage of the situation to play a small prank on him. Such transformations aren't really normal, but Raziel and Kaliel are both wizards."
rolled 72 = 72>>20459228oh my yes...that was an experiment on behalf of my friends Kaliel and Raziel, they weren't human to begin with and they wanted to see what Ser Kristoph would look like if he was to wear the form of their kind.I myself have tried it. and I find that flying is quite a lot of fun
>>20459284Raziel could transform him if he said yes, it doesn't waste any of our power. But he's probably not going to say yes anyway.
Pretty much, yes.And just so you know beforehand, we have biweekly (twice a week) tea party due to some being out of shape in the arts.
>>20459284We can just recharge of the Jormungandr.
>>20459322Only twice a week? We have tea with individuals quite often and probably throw small parties where everyone aboard joins us, drinks tea, eats little sandwiches quite often.
>>20459325*off*
>>20459346>>20459325Not unless we want to crash Sparrow. We already pulled Jormungandr's reserve to recharge us from overdoing the lights.
>>20459325Our reserves are dry, at the moment.
"To a certain degree, perhaps." You say. "We basically breathe magic around here. Would you care for a cup of tea?""I suppose." He said, and sat. The squirrel leapt out from under the cup and leapt onto his shoulder. He scritched it's head."By the way, what are the talents of the rest of your family? I know your father's has to do with the sea, your mother projects control magic with her voice, but I don't know what your brothers talents are.""My father's is power over water, in all forms." He said. "He can overturn a goblet, or part the seas. . he's saved children from drowning, before. My older brother's is power over earth. You've seen the city- it's his doing. My younger brother's power has been recently revealed to be flame, and heat. He can cool the city when it is warm in summer, and warm it when it is cold. I don't have one, and it's uncertain if I ever will.""You have one." You say. "It appears that you talent has simply not awoken yet."His eyes widen for a fraction, and then he nods."I- I see." He said. "Thank you. I'm glad to finally know- but I'd prefer if you didn't tell me it's nature. I'd like to keep that a surprise for myself."
>>20459341I meant that due to everyone being out of practice, there's at least two tea parties everyone on the ship needs to participate in, along with the usual ones.
>>20459397"Of course. What do you think of the ship so far?"
>>20459397Time for the meta soldier to speak up."Yeah, probably air. Or you could be the avatar."
>>20459397"I don't actually know it's nature, just that it exists."
>>20459397"As you wish. What are your opinions on the ship and others, so far?"
>>20459397"I don't know what it is, so I couldn't tell you even if you wanted to know."
>>20459397I don't know the nature of your talent, though I suppose it might be possible for me to investigate with magic, but I won't as it would be against your wishes.I would however guess that it's air but the only thing I have supporting that is the shared elemental control of your father and brothers.
>>20459397I can't tell what it is anyway. I look forward to finding out.
rolled 11 = 11>>20459397>>20459397well, I didn't actually know that yet...but if I find out I wont tell you.tell me have you ever heard of Swamp Brew? serve him some to see if it awakens his power.
>>20459452>I would however guess that it's air but the only thing I have supporting that is the shared elemental control of your father and brothers.Rude.
"I can't tell what it is anyway. I look forward to finding out. What are your opinions on the ship and others, so far?""I am. . unused to things here." He said. "But I'm learning quite a bit. I enjoy speaking with Sir Leon, quite a bit. The nature of his talent is interesting. I'm tempted to ask him to spar."
>>20459466Let's not serve him swamp brew on his first day with us. Give him some time to ease into the Jormungandr's unique brand of crazy.By the way the bear's name is Grayson, he is perhaps my most loyal companion.
>>20459485"He has an... interesting fighting style."
>>20459485You should you should beat him and- (cough) sorry.
We should get Ishelda a button-activated collapsible crossbow.
>>20459485If you wish to spar there are numerous candidates aboard the ship. Leon, Kristoph, myself and Grayson all stand out. Though should you spar with Leon I would give you one quick warning, he can make and unmake his sword as he chooses.
rolled 8 = 8>>20459485careful, if you spar with him he'll embarrass you if he can.>query; does the ship have any rigging?
>>20459531>Not anymore. It doesn't even have a mast anymore."He has an... interesting fighting style.""I'd like if you didn't tell me- I like to figure out these sorts of things by my own. He told me he can summon his sword. .then I suppose he'd use that to his advantage. Parry, and then let go of his sword, and attack while bringing it back again. But due to his armor, he's probably a mobile fighter. . "He scratched his chin, mumbling to himself."I'll need to see his blade before I can say anything for sure." He said, finally. "But I'm guessing it's rather short."
>>20459531No. We took the mast down when we planted the flowers.
rolled 63 = 63>>20459550damnI see what you did there"there's nothing wrong with a shortsword, I carry one I have for years now. quite serviceable"
>>20459550"That'd be spoilers."
>>20459550"Best of luck to you, then."
>>20459550Go ahead. If you wish to spar him you don't need my permission, I'll just sit back and enjoy the show. It'd probably be rude for him to use his other magic in a sword fight so I'm sure he wouldn't. Though once your talent awakens there could be some rather interesting spars between the two of you, neither of you holding anything back.
>>20459550Want a warm-up fight?
rolled 75 = 75>>20459612nah we're still running weak at the knees over that damned light biuisiness earlier, later perhaps.as soon as we can though we should take off and be on our way.
Should we deliver the ring for the queen personally, or just have it delivered by messenger?
Damn I'm bloody tired. I guess I'm retiring for the night...And it's only 0148 as well...
We should head back to the king and give him the ring.Yes I did rhyme on purpose.
>>20459665Personally, I suggest
"Go ahead." You say. "If you wish to spar him, you don't need my permission. I'll just sit back and enjoy the show. It'd probably be rude for him to use his other magic in a sword fight so I'm sure he wouldn't.""I see." He said. "I may just, then.""Best of luck to you, then.""Thank you." He said. "I may just need some luck."He stood up, drew his blade. . and then handed it to one of his soldiers. The soldier brought out a small chest, and the prince rustled through it until he drew something longer, and larger. At first, it looked like a scimitar, but it'd been . . stretched; it was much more longer and thinner than a scimitar had any right to be. The prince adjusted his mantle, and strapped the weapon's sheath there, to his back."Sir Leon, I'm quite curious." He said. The knight raised an eyebrow. "I'd like to see you in combat. Would you be willing to spar?"Leon paused a moment, and then gave a slight smirk. "Of course." He said.The soldiers all stepped to the sides of the ship, leaving the center for the combatants. This was shaping up to be interesting.
>>20459656We fully recharged from the light. We didn't use that much magic on the ring. We can manage a straight swordfight and it doesn't matter if we lose this time.
>>20459677Analyse their respective styles during the fight.Once the sparring is done, stand up and resume petting the squirrel. Way more interesting than some silly duel.
>>20459677I'm gonna guess it's a falchion.
>>20459677Have fun boys. Don't hurt each other too badly. Sit back in our chair, drink tea, eat little sandwiches and bring Grayson over so we can scratch behind his ears as we watch two men fight for our amusement.
>>20459680>Your legs stop shaking, and you feel like you can move freely again. You're not full of power again, but you're much better than you were.Uh-huh.
rolled 32 = 32>>20459677>I may have misread the posting but we DO have the ring for the queen yes? this post runs on that assumption<good news; I have after a little work got you the ring that you wanted.>
>>20459716>Your legs stop shaking, and you feel like you can move freely againSo we can manage to swing a sword around.
>>20459738We do. And seconded.
>>20459744Nope. This one after doing the ring for the queen.>You pull away from it- it drained you quite a bit, and your legs are shaking, but it seems intact.Is it really that hard to read these posts yourself?
rolled 13 = 13>>20459707nope...and I dread this conclusion...it's a katana
"Have fun, boys." You say. "Don't hurt eachother too badly."With the sound of shattering glass, Leon's sword appeared. Belethor drew his own blade- the hilt was almost half as long as the rest of the blade. You have no idea what the weapon was designed for.The two quickly decided on terms, and entered battle, parrying and slashing at one another.<Good news;> you tell the Sosarian king. <I have, after a little work, got you the ring you wanted.><Splendid.> The king said. <I'll have a courier pick it up immediately.>As you watch, Leon backs up, sword shattering and reappearing. . and Belethor shifts stances, and charges, his long, thin blade windmilling through the air as he rolls the hilt over his hands. Leon parries it- and the windmill twisted, as if Leon fought exactly like the prince expected, and the blade nicked Leon's hand."Hold!" Leon said, panting."Yes?" Belethor asked. He didn't seem winded at all."I, uh..." He shook his head, and started laughing breathlessly. "That was humiliating for me."
>>20459817Or it's a shamshir.
>>20459817Oh god, he's going to bisect Leon in a single vertical strike!
>>20459817It could be a saber, shamshir or grosse messer.
>>20459769Yes.
>>20459836If Raziel is around give her an amused look. Otherwise pokerface.
rolled 22 = 22>>20459836clap...loudly and slowly
>>20459836Hm, that wasn't too interesting.See what Grayson is doing. What are his thoughts about the squirrel.
>>20459836Smile, sip our tea, don't show how much we enjoyed watching that. You're very skilled Belethor. That is quite an interesting sword you have, I have never seen its like before.
>>20459836Yes, this pleases Ishelda.
You smile demurely, and sip your tea. "You're very skilled, Belethor." You say."Thank you." He said, bowing- or nodding his head, it was hard to tell which."That is quite an interesting sword you have. I have never seen it's like before.""No offense, but of course not." He said. "I designed it. Made it? Had my brothers help me make it. It's an great scimitar, for the most part- but the hilt is lengthened and weighted so that you can spin it like one does a quarterstaff, if one knows how. It's bad for indoors and closed up locations. . but in the open like this. . ."He trailed off.
rolled 56 = 56>>20459959yes I see, like the glaives of the Lizardmen but with a bigger blade.
>>20459959Quite inventive of you. My own sword came to being when I decided to try enchanting a short sword. I created something far beyond my initial expectations.Show him Rikar, let him hold it, see what color the blade changes to.
Next time we get Leon in private, "At least he didn't freaking CATCH you. Now you know how it feels." then flick him in the forehead head and grin good naturedly. "Stupid."
>>20459959Goodness me! could your talent perhaps be that of metallurgy?
rolled 11 = 11>>20459992>At least he didn't freaking CATCH you.but wouldn't it be just a little worrying if he DID...
>>20459959What do you call it?
"Yes, I see. Like the glaives of the lizardmen, but with a longer blade." You say. "Quite inventive of you. My own sword came to be when I decided to try enchanting a shot sword. I created something far beyond my initial expectations.""Oh?" He asked.You draw Rikar, and the sword glows violet, as it always does."I'm unused to spells so. . overt, like this." He said. "May I hold it?"You nod, and he takes it.The sword shimmers. . And then becomes perfectly normal steel. He spins it in the palm of his hand, and sparks dance off of the blade itself- it's still magical, it just doesn't appear so. Strange."Strange." He said. "It changes the balance on it's own. Like it's reading what I want."
>>20460049"It is. It's appearance also changes based on the wielder. For most people it stays crystalline, but changes color."
rolled 88 = 88>>20460049hmmm it never did that before.
>>20460049It is. When I want to train with it it goes blunt.
>>20460049It's quite friendly. It doesn't cut what I don't wish to be cut, even a little girl like myself can block a hammer with it, it just takes the momentum and gets rid of it.It's appearance changes depending on the wielder as well and chooses who it will work for.
>>20460049Ooooh, I want to see what the blade looks like when Raz, Kaliel, or Zeke wield it.
>>20460049"That's what it does. And it's appearance changes with each wielder, probably a representation of the wielder's magic."
"It's quite friendly." You say. "It doesn't cut what I don't wish to be cut. Even a girl like myself can block a hammer with it; it just takes the momentum and gets rid of it. The appearance changes on the weilder as well, and chooses who it will work for.""Strange." He said, and started twirling it around the other direction. "Because it changed into a standard short sword, does that mean it doesn't accept me? Does the sword have a name?"
rolled 43 = 43>>20460150well, it was a shortsword to start with, as for it's name. it was named Rikar by a companion of mine a long time ago.
>>20460150"Oh, I'm sure it wouldn't have a blade at all, if Rikar did not accept you. Maybe it thinks something flashy just wouldn't fit you."
>>20460150It did accept you if it's listening to what you want. Maybe you're just plain.It's called Rikar, what's yours called?
>>20460150I'm not sure but I'm pretty sure that if it didn't like you it wouldn't be changing the balance. It may simply feel that you don't want ornamentation. It's name is Rikar.
>>20460150If it didn't accept you, you'd have problems swinging it around. It's name is Rikar.
>>20460049Waaaaaiiiiittt, Exa, what kind of scimitar are you basing this off of? The D&D scimitar which is actually a Falchion or a normal scimitar?
>>20460150"No, you said yourself that it changes its balance for you. Only one, who it doesn't 'work' for as far as I know is [that guy with antimagic]. And yes, Rikar."yeah ned tto selep can't even remember namers
Have we actually found anyone it hasn't accepted yet? It didn't accept Kristoph but it didn't deny him either, it just didn't know he was there.
Has Leon ever held the sword? if not then lets see what happens when he does
>>20460231He picked it up after humiliating us. It went clear and started sparking up.
>>20460231Yep. It turns sparky like his magic blade.
>>20460221Kristoph should try it while his anti-magic is exhausted.
>>20460259>Rikar turns into a small adorable Kalak.
>>20460221>When Marigold was trying to kill the Wanderer, she tried to draw it- it didn't let her unsheathe it.>>20460231>Yes, he has. It turned into glass- almost completely transparent, and had magic sparkles."If Rikar didn't accept you, you'd have problems swinging it around." You say. "Maybe it things something flashy just wouldn't fit you.""I think it's correct. . for the most part." He said, and then handed it back to you. Once again, Rikar blazed into violet crystal. You sheathe it. "Interesting name, though." He said."It was actually my name, once upon a time." Fellwind said. "Before I gave it to the sword.""You're the, uh, healer, correct?""Indeed." Fellwind said. They shook hands.Kristoph came up out from below deck, fully armed and armored. "I have a feeling I missed something." He said.
>>20460281"Yep."If his anti-magic is still gone."Hey Kristoph, I want to see what Rikar looks like if you hold it."
>>20460281"You did, Belethor just bested Leon in a brief sparring match."
>>20460281Sword fight, our new friend Belethor beat Leon. Kristoph if you haven't yet recovered from draining your anti-magic I was wondering what Rikar would look like in your hands.
"You did." You say. "Our new friend Belethor just bested Leon in a brief sparring match.""I see." Kristoph responded. "How badly?""Really badly." Leon said.Kristoph shrugged."Kristoph, if you haven't yet recovered from draining your anti-magic, I was wondering what Rikar would look like in your hands.""Let me see..." He said, taking ahold of Rikar.It shook. . and vibrated, and the blade started shaking out of control-And a full three feet of extra steel poured out of the hilt, the metal turning into a charred, dull steel- almost entirely black, with no sheen.". . And it turns into a longsword." Kristoph said. "That's completely normal."
>>20460281Didn't Mar still have the Ankh inside of her when she tried to wield Rikar?
>>20460397Impressive. For some reason, magic seems to associate you with the colour black.
>>20460397"That is....honestly somewhat disturbing. The metal, I mean."
>>20460397"Goodness. Perhaps because you're so well trained with your longsword, Rikar changed to match that? I think it's a bit too long for me, though, so I hope it'll change back."
>>20460397"Well that's... drastic. I've never seen it change that much."
>>20460397That is quite impressive. It suits you. Sadly unless you get a much finer control over your talent we will rarely see it like this.
>>20460397Neat.
"Well, that's... drastic." You say. "I've never seen it change that much. Perhaps because you're so well trained with your longsword, Rikar changed to match that?"". . Perhaps." He said."That is... honestly, somewhat disturbing. The metal, I mean. For some reason, magic seems to associate you with the color black.""Darkness, maybe?" Ezekiel asked. "Like, darkness is the absence of light, Kris is the absence of magic. .That sort of thing.""I think it's a bit too long for me, though, so I hope it'll change back."He shrugged, and handed it back to you. The extra steel trembled, and cracked, and then turned into ash, and Rikar returned to it's standard form.Suddenly, the courier arrived."Queen Ishelda. The king sent me to acquire something from you?"
>>20460511"Ah, yes. For the queen." Hand him the ring, tell him how it differs from the normal, to tell the king & queen.
>>20460511"Ah! Yes. The Queen's ring. Here. Handle it with care."
>>20460511"Indeed."Wrap the ring up and hand it to him.
>>20460511Yes, I created this ring. Could you please deliver it to the Queen with my regards.
I don't think the queen is aware of this ring guys. He asked us to make it through telepathy.
rolled 59 = 59>>20460511>when did zeke get here?"ah yes" conjure a small velvet box to put the ring in. and place the ring within"here you go. It should automatically size itself"
>>20460557Point, do>>20460563Instead.
>>20460557Yeah, we shouldn't ruin the surprise by asking him to deliver it to the queen.
>>20460557Yep.
"Ah, yes." You say, putting it in a small container. "Handle it with care, and deliver it with my regards.""Of course, your majesty." He said, took the container, and bowed. "Additionally, the king bid me to tell you that you and yours are welcome at Sosaria whenever you wish, and asks that you consider him friend."The courier bowed again, and then made his way back toward the castle."I think that's all we needed to do here, right?" Kaliel asked, looking off to the island city of Sosaria. "It is pretty, but we shouldn't waste time here."
>>20460686"I don't believe there is anything else."
>>20460686"We probably should tell them their diplomat's son tried to assasinate us, but I guess we can do that on the way back."Within earshot of Belethor.
>>20460699There's no point to telling them that. They weren't involved in the assassination attempt in any way. Bringing it up just insinuates that we think they were involved.
>>20460686I can't think of anything else. Though I will be sure to stay and visit when we no longer have such pressing matters, it's quite beautiful. Belethor have you met everyone or are there still introductions to perform?>>20460699No, just no.
>>20460721I want to see him grovel and try to appologise for something he is in no way responsible for, so we can then excuse him, and look good.
>>20460699Oh god that's the worst way to reveal it ever.If he overhears half the story there's no telling what conclusions he'll come up with. He'll probably think we're kidnapping him for revenge or some shit.
>>20460732And when the diplomat's report inevitably reaches them, it'll make us look like an ass.
>>20460753But by then we'll be in his pants on another continent, so it doesn't matter.
"I don't believe there is anything else." You say. You turn to Jormungandr's control crystal, but Ell's already there. He salutes you, and reattunes the compass for you. . and you're off.Belethor wobbles as the ship shakes, and it takes off, soaring above the city. You hear trumpets, violins, and harps celebrate your departure, as you sail toward the sea."I'm curious." Ezekiel said. "May I see Rikar?"
>>20460776Sure, why?
>>20460776"Of course. I think Kaliel never tried it, as well."
>>20460776I guess so.
>>20460776end of thread cliffhanger incoming
>>20460776Go ahead, we may as well see what it looks like for everyone. I'm particularly interested in how it looks in Grayson's paws.
"Of course. I think Kaliel never tried it, as well.""I'm just curious to see how it reacts to me." He said. You draw it, and give it to him. Immediately, Rikar. . does nothing. It falls to the ground, ignoring however much force Ezekiel is putting into it. Sluggishly, he hefts it up."Why... does this... weigh so much?" He asked, puffing, his entire body straining to keep it aloft. Finally, he sets it back down on the deck.". . I see what happens when it doesn't accept someone." The prince said.Kaliel dug her bare toes into the dirt, anxiously. "May I try?" She asked.You nod.She grabs it. . and the crystal blade turns deep, blood red. . and then black cracks crawled over it. .and the blade twitched, and shattered, the shards sprouting outwards, leaving her with what looks like a cleaver, the blood red shards connected by some strange, viscous black liquid. . that was breathing. There was something. . very, very uncomfortable about the way that sword looked, at that moment.
>>20460873"way cool."
>>20460873"And here I thought Kristoph's longsword was disturbing."
>>20460873Take the sword off her."I think that's enough of Pass the Rikar for today."
>>20460873Kaliel, that is creepy, but in the most awesome way. It's interesting. Ell, Kiyara, Grayson, would you like to give it a try?
>>20460873"Well that's unpleasant."
>>20460873Eww, Kaliel.
>>20460873"Well, that's certainly unique."
"And here I thought Kristoph's longsword was disturbing."The sword twitched, as if it *heard* you. Oh god.Kaliel gingerly set it down again, and took three steps back. It twitched, and writhed on it's own.". . I am never touching that thing again." She said."Ell, Kiyara, Grayson. Would you like to give it a try?""Might as well." Ell said, and picked it up. . and the blade shimmered pale blue- the same color as Galadriel's Light, softly humming. He gave it to Kiyara, and it turned into a . . reflecting sliver of space, is all you can call it. A perfect mirror. She twisted it this way and that."Interesting." She said. She slid it to Grayson. Grayson picked it up between his claws, and the thing curved, becoming a long, claw-shaped blade- and flashed a muted green.
Pass Rikar to ERRBODYGrayson, Kell (is he here?), those two elves, and especially Meta guardsman!
>>20460983Fistfighter lady, Jeanne, or whatever her name was.And it would be neat to see if Fellwind can still use it.
rolled 2 = 2>>20461007Kell isn't here, Grayson and our elven buddies just tried it out... Lets pass it to Completely Random Guardsman Who's Name Is Not Important.
>>20460983You see Belethor, this is why Sorcery is so interesting. I had no idea that I would create and Artifact sword that shifted to best fit its wielder. Pass it around to Jeanne, Fellwind if he wants it and then take it back ourself.Belethor, how you spin your sword in combat interests me, would you mind teaching me about it?
>>20461024I don't think we can directly interract with Meta-Knight, but we might be able to get a Competely Nondescript Guardsman to pass the blade to someone else.Wink wink, nudge nudge.Man, Pass the Rikar is going to get us killed, I know it.
>>20461011Yeah, it will probably do something different for Fellwind now. Like go blunt because of his oath, or turn into a scalpel.Don't leave the nameless soldiers and knights out. Just because the don't have names doesn't mean they don't deserve individuality.
"Fellwind, want to see if you can still use it?" "...Not particularly." He responded. "I gave it to you, and I never really intended on taking it back up.""Jeanne?"She picks it up out of Grayson's claws, and the blade's hilt slid, until it was vertically arranged."So, what." She said, punching the air with it. "I stab people by punching them? Cool.""You see, Belethor, this is why sorcery is so interesting. I had no idea that I would create an artifact sword that shifted to best fit it's wielder."Jeanne ended up giving the sword to one of the knights, and it turned a glistening bone-white steel. And then he examined it, passed it on, and so on.Finally, Rikar ended up back to you, so you sheathe it. The sun's already going down- it's been quite a short day, it seems, but because of your nap this morning, you don't feel tired.>Who talk?
>>20461080Ask Raz if we can help her with the ritual she wants to do.
>>20461080Ghosts.See if we can summon some ansestral spirits of the island, I want to see how the people came here and settled.
>>20461080Tease Leon good-naturedly about his defeat with the 'at least he didn't catch you' remark.
>>20461080Marigold.Check in on how New Arcturus is doing in our absence and also to ask for advice about boys.
>>20461080Ask Belethor about the history of his people.
>>20461080>the blade's hilt slid, until it was vertically arranged....what does that look like? I don't get it. The blade's still claw-shaped, and the hilt's sideways?
>>20461092Help Raz with her ritual.
>>20461168>Sorry, I forgot to mention that the blade turned leaf-shaped. Whoops.>Jeanne's version of Rikar was a katar, basically.You pace around for awhile, considering a few different things to do. .but then because you can't decide, you do the one that you promised your cousin would do- Call her.<Marigold.> You say.<Ishelda? Hooray. Where are you now?>
>>20461200"We just left Sorisa. It was really beautiful." <send her an image of the island from above> "They had a stoneshaper rebuild the whole thing, and their royal family are also really powerful mages."
>>20461200We're just leaving Sosaria. I just got a new companion, a prince this time. Everything is going just fine.Marigold I have something very important I need your advice on. Boys.
rolled 76 = 76>>20461200I just made friends with another ruler, met some personally powerful people, and saw what Kristoph looks like as a kalak. how about you?
<We just left Sosaria about an hour ago.> You say. <It was really beautiful.>Through the ring, you cast a small illusion spell, showing her what it looks like.<That is beautiful.> She said. <I like Ursae's cathedral better, though. It's more. . natural.><I just got a new companion. A prince this time. Everything is going fine.. but I have something very important I need your advice on. Boys.>The ring buzzes wildly, picking up on something that isn't exactly words.<Tell me! Tell me!> She asked, and you can almost see her wild grin.
>>20461254"It seems they're interested in me... and I have no clue how to deal with that. I don't even know if I return their interest."
>>20461254"Was that... a squee I just heard?"Then explain about the duel and Kristoph putting the good word in, and the apparent rivalry between Belethor and Leon.
>>20461254Um, Kristoph said that... that Leon likes me.
>>20461254Marigold be squeeing.<Leon, the mage-knight we picked up in the provences completely humiliated me in a duel, and caught me at the end. Then Krisoph told me he fancies me! I don't know what to do.And then In Sosaria we picked up Belethor, and he and Leon are going at each other, I think I might be involved, but they both deny it.>
>>20461254How are you supposed to deal with them? I mean I'm surrounded by them and I have no idea how I'm supposed to act. I can do Queen stuff just fine, but I missed out on everything that a girl is supposed to learn about this whole romance thing. I've got some who are showing interest in me, I don't know if I feel the same, I have no idea how to know if I'm feeling the same. It's just so horridly complicated, and then eventually they'll want to get married and I'll have to tell them that they will be Prince Consort instead of king and it'll hurt their feelings.Life was so much easier when this wasn't a problem and I could just ride around on a bear saving the world.
rolled 84 = 84>>20461254calm down mari your magic is getting in the wayI think 2 of them are fighting over me...
<Was that... a squee I just heard?><Yes, but don't change the subject. Tell me!><Leon, the mage-knight we picked up in the provences completely humiliated me in a duel, and caught me at the end. Then Krisoph told me he fancies me!> You say, pacing across the ship. <And then in Sosaria, we picked up Prince Belethor, and he and Leon are going at each other. I think I might be involved, but they both deny it.>The ring almost shook off of your finger for a moment. . and then it settled.<And how do you feel about them?> She asked, in a serious tone.<I don't know if I feel the same. I have no idea how *to* know if I'm feeling the same.><Well, it's. . It's hard to explain.> Marigold said. <You just need to. . put it off until you *do* know. You're the only one that can make choices for you, and you're the only one that can know how you feel.>
>>20461350But Marigold, you're the only one for me.
rolled 44 = 44>>20461350<THAT IS NOT HELPFUL>
>>20461350<Raziel told me exactly the same. Have the two of you been talking?>Grin like the idiot we sometimes are.
>>20461350<That's what Raziel said too.>
>>20461350"Well that's all very well and good, but it doesn't help me Now~!"Accientally say it aloud and over the ring.>>20461372seconded
>>20461350You're not as helpful as I thought you'd be. I was hoping that you'd just magically fix things, but I knew that wasn't how it was going to work.Relationships are going to be hard, people expect a lot out of you from them but I'd always be putting New Arcturus far above them as far as my priorities go. And then I have to consider the political ramifications of any marriage I make.
>>20461391>>20461372Please add the "I know it's wrong, and we're cousins..." line Mar used in the first SORQ quest to this.Otherwise, seconded.
>>20461350"But- but... that's not helpful at all!"
>>20461398>getting married.We be queen, we make the rules. Everyone we fancy can just be concubines.
>>20461350"That's what Raz said. Thanks, Mari."
>>20461418Anyone we marry would be prince/princess consort, not King/other Queen.
>>20461418That'd go over real well with Sosaria, yeah I'm taking your middle son as my concubine, they'd love that. Marriages for one of our station are to a good degree politically motivated, we need to stay aware of that. Obviously at most they'd be is Consort. New Arcturus is ours in its entirety.
<But- but... that's not helpful at all!> You say. <And Raziel said the same thing.><Then Raziel gave you the right advice.> Marigold said.<You're not as helpful as I thought you'd be. I was hoping that you'd just magically fix things, but I knew that wasn't how it was going to work. Relationships are going to be hard, people expect a lot out of you from them but I'd always be putting New Arcturus far above them as far as my priorities go. And then I have to consider the political ramifications of any marriage I make.> You say, rambling. . <Well. . if it's political ramifications and New Arcturus you're worried about. . choose the prince.> She said. <A political marriage, like my mom and your uncle. You'll get some of his lands, and your feelings don't matter. But that shouldn't be what's important, damnit.> Marigold said, serious now. <What's important is your own happiness.>You start to respond, but she interrupts you.<Listen, Ishelda. Please, listen.> She said. <. . You've been crushing down your own emotions, ever since Arcturus fell. I know what that's like- I did the same thing, before I tried tearing the ankh out of myself. The world isn't. . The world can handle itself. What's important is you and how you feel.>
>>20461461But the last time I tried that it was Wrath elementals everywhere. Are you sure that's a good idea?
>>20461461<I... I don't know how I feel, Mar. There's... just so much to do.>
>>20461461<But I don't know how I feel! That's the whole problem!>
>>20461461<I think I'll just see how things develop. Thanks Mar.>
>>20461461Man! I feel like a woman!♪ ba-ba-baba-baba...
>>20461461But New Arcturus is my happiness, I'm a Queen, I should prioritize my kingdom and lands over myself. Otherwise I'd be selfish.I don't know how I feel, it's much easier to beat immortals in the head with a brick than it is to deal with this stuff.
>>20461461<I feel actually quite good right now. I'm surrounded by friends, currently on another exciting adventure, and my home is the hands of people I love and trust. If that love thing sneaks up on me, I'll just face it like the queen I am.>
<I... I don't know how I feel, Mar. There's... just so much to do.><It's just. . last time you -> She froze, and you clearly your own reflection, right in front of your eyes- strange. <Last time? I don't know why I said that.. It's just. . you just need to relax, and let yourself feel. If you don't like either of them, that's okay. If you don't like anybody, that's okay. As long as you aren't denying yourself, okay?><I will.> You say. <Thanks, Mar.>The two of you continue talking into the night, until she falls asleep. Your ring buzzes with her dreams, but you can't get anything clearer.
Ishelda beating Eidolon with a brick just reminded me of that screen cap with the PC one shotting Khorne or something with one.
rolled 1 = 1>>20461545Focus. See if we can pick anything up. Don't actually push into her dreams though.
>>20461545>She froze, and you clearly your own reflection, right in front of your eyes- strange.Huh?
>>20461545Put ourselves in our nightdress in her dreams. "Oh Marigold, my back is so sore, why don't you just give it a rub."I jest, find Grayson, and attempt to fall asleep on him under the stars.
>>20461561Damn. I guess we aren't getting to see any of her lesbian fantasies then.
>>20461545Let's not listen in on her dreams. That would be impolite. We wouldn't want anybody to do it with ours, either.
>>20461561Good job, hero. You gave a little girl nightmares.>>20461572It's the Void Queen, who denied her feelings.
>>20461561Oh, fuck. Let's not intrude on her dreams, completely ignoring the roll.The roll doesn't help, though.
>>20461561Don't do anything involving her dreams.>>20461545Find Grayson, cuddle up to his warm fur and sleep under the stars.
>>20461583It was for listening in, not intruding. All that means is we get nothing from it.
>>20461561Good thing you specified not pushing in.
>>20461561I fear Exabyte is going to do that because of the nat 1, but I don't think Ishelda would, or should, do that.She respects other people's privacy, or at least I like to think so.
>>20461596Or it means we get random useless snatches of her subconscious which give Ishelda nightmares.
You focus, but you don't get anything.Instead, you lay on Grayson's sleeping form, and lie there, unable to sleep.What did she mean. . last time?Suddenly, standing in the field of the curled up Galadriel's Light, was a figure in a long, black cloak, a golden sword sat on their hip. The hood, somehow, masked their face, for the most part- all you could see was a porcelain chin, and dry, cracked, purple lips.<Welcome.> They say, their voice perfectly neutral. You couldn't recognize it. <Let us speak, shall we?>>End of thread.>My twitter is @futureexabyte>I'm sticking around to answer questions, and I fuck around on the IRC sometimes (all the time. #Exabyte on Rizon.)
>>20461637FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFuuuuuuuuuccccck.
>>20461637No, go away evil lady. I'm cuddling with my bear.
>>20461637Aw shit.
>>20461637Fuck yes, best waifu makes her first proper appearance.I wonder what relationship advice she's going to give us. "Don't do what I did"?
>>20461671I do wonder how we're going to romance her. What dark eyes you have, my dear.
>>20461794What delightful rusty nails you have in your mouth.
>>20461800I thought rusty nails was a demon thing, not a VQ thing.
>>20461809>implying implications
>>20461830VQ can't be demons, because VQ is us, and we aren't demons.Maybe if I say it often enough, it might come true
>>20461845>IMPLYING IMPLICATIONS
OTP: VoidQueen/GreatWyrm
>>20462020Have not met it yet, so I can't really write that.
>>20462032Finish the Ishelda/Raziel one then. Or Ishelda/Newly_rescued_blackhole_Azure
>>20462046He's not the one who wrote the Ishelda/Raz, I am.and now the quest has changed too much for me to finish that one. But I will write a new one, and it'll be even better.y'know, as soon as we pick someone in a canon sort of way and I get hard inspired.
>>20462183You sir, are a terrible person. Finish the work you've begun.
>>20462206No, it's terrible compared to what I'm going to do. I will however release what I already have if you want it.
>>20462206-and then they had sex.The End.
>>20462266FAPFAPFAP
>>20462649You're sick. How could you enjoy such graphic depravity?
I finnish razshell without reedn.razel sed ley don. i meks yu feeling bettr. then dey wer takn tha closh of. and razel was likng her and den sed lik me too so sheld did. n then dey were 96 likng. and came at sim tim. den dey asleepd.
>>20462677Hey, that's just me, baby.>>20462703That is some of the best writing, grammar, and spelling I've seen in a while. Incredible story. 10/10 would read again.
>>20462703Damn. I can't top this. Show's over; You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here.Quest EndNot really.
