“Are you going to stand behind a man who lies and who murders you?” you ask the loggers.
“They will do as they are told” Gadwin responds, clearly ignorant of what’s happening behind him.
The loggers are in open revolt, yelling curses, shaking fists, raising axes.
He’s finished, the only thing left is to decide how this ends as you arrest him

>Pack up the camp, the logging is done (Ultimatum, Roll Fellowship, 1d20+2, DC 5)
>Fetch your paychest, you’re paying a ‘Goblin Tax’ (Ultimatum, Roll Fellowship, 1d20+2, DC 10)

No longer in rapid fire conversation mode, all votes count.

Best of 3 rolls used, crits/critfails only occur on 2 or more 1’s or 20’s.

Rolled 15 + 2

>>33077704
>Pack up the camp, the logging is done (Ultimatum, Roll Fellowship, 1d20+2, DC 5)

Rolled 10 + 2

>Fetch your paychest, you’re paying a ‘Goblin Tax’ (Ultimatum, Roll Fellowship, 1d20+2, DC 10)

Village gets profit, workers get jobs, goblins get food and migrate, and justice gets served.

Rolled 1 + 2

>>33077704
>Fetch your paychest, you’re paying a ‘Goblin Tax’ (Ultimatum, Roll Fellowship, 1d20+2, DC 10)

>>33077704
>Fetch your paychest, you’re paying a ‘Goblin Tax’ (Ultimatum, Roll Fellowship, 1d20+2, DC 10)

Hey OP, do you take the first three appropriately modded dice for the winning option, or does that 15+2 not count because he voted for something else?

>>33079220
I hope it's the former because the latter encourages people to vote for whatever got a high roll, rather than what makes sense.
Also, speed voting is bad and should never be used.

>>33079267
That was exactly my concern about the dice, and the speed voting during rapid-fire conversation could work, as long as OP ignores the inevitable trollvotes and terrible write-ins.

It would still be better to just use a five minute time limit on anything that would use speed voting and only votes that choose one option being accepted.
That way, most people would get to vote while still being pretty quick.

Rolled 4 + 2

Did OP leave 'cause nobody showed up for an hour?

>Fetch your paychest, you’re paying a ‘Goblin Tax’ (Ultimatum, Roll Fellowship, 1d20+2, DC 10)

Rolled 18 + 2

>>33077704
>>Fetch your paychest, you’re paying a ‘Goblin Tax’ (Ultimatum, Roll Fellowship, 1d20+2, DC 10)

>Fetch your Paychest, success

>Writing

>>33079585
dang
OP woke up too early it seems

>>33077694
HI, Op.
I have a question: How intense are the lewd scenes going to be in this quest?
On a scale from one to ten, one being Mills and Boone romance, five being Oglaf and 10 being, I dunno, like the Fuckronomicon as written S.L. Annesh, or something?

>>33079920
He said last thread that they're just going to be Fade to Blacks.
There are no lewd scenes.

“Fetch your paychest” you say to cheers from the loggers “you’re paying a ‘Goblin Tax’”
Looking around, Gedwin sees he has no support save for a handful of paid toughs, and his shoulders slump in defeat.
“Alright” he mumbles “you win”.
You and Mayor Bilthswaite march Gedwin back to his tent and discuss your terms.

Soon, everything is agreed. Gedwin is under arrest, under the authority of Mayor Bilthswaite. A lawyer has been summoned from Silas to represent him, will he see punishment for the murders he has probably committed? Maybe, either way the trial will take several months.
The logging will continue under the control of the village, with better hours and working conditions for the loggers, they picked Smits as their representative at the negotiations.

The village digs as deep as they can for any spare livestock or stored food to give to the goblins, and Gedwins paychest easily handles the rest of the cost. As Mayor Bilthswaite discusses sending some men to go and tell the goblins of the offer, you wonder if Sleekit isn’t around watching you.

Mister Gedwin is escorted back to the village to sit a cell until the trial can begin, and the remains of his paychest are being taken to the Mayors inn to be locked safely away.
There’s no great fanfare or parade for you, just a lot of happy smiling folk.

You look towards the forest and can see a tiny figure of a goblen at the edge of the trees waving and beckoning to you, or maybe he’s making a ride gesture, hard to tell at this distance.

The Mayor shakes your hand as it’s all over. “Thank you m’dear” he says effusively “couldn’t have done it without you. What will you do now?”

>I should be getting back to the Church and report my success
>There’s someone I need to see before I go (speak to goblins)

>There’s someone I need to see before I go (speak to goblins)

>>33080003
>I should be getting back to the Church and report my success

>>33080003
>There’s someone I need to see before I go (speak to goblins)

>>33079220
>>33079267

I think it best to use only the dice rolls from posts that voted for the winning option.

I would only fall back on dice rolls from other posts if there wasn't enough votes. But I am open to suggestions.

>>33079267
>>33079441
As regards speed voting, I wanted to create a fast-paced argument rather than a measured conversation.

Upon reflection, taking only 3 votes was clearly a bad idea and I apologise to any players whom I effectively ignored as part of that. I won't be doing that again.

I would still like to (in argument/social combat situations) be able to create the feel of a fast-paced conversation from time to time, and seems like a time limit on votes would be a better idea.

Or I might toss the idea if it's not going to work. I would very much appreciate player-feedback regarding how to create a fast-paced conversation/argument.

That is only going to be used occasionally.
>>33079585
I woke up too early, then crashed again
>>33079920
I'd be comfortable writing scenes as lewd as kissing and light petting, maybe even hand-holding.

Anything beyond that is fade-to-black.

Given that your character is a virgin who is saving herself for marriage, lewds may never happen.

>>33080118
>Anything beyond that is fade-to-black.
That's fair enough, I guess.

You wander over to the edge of the forest and the goblin beckons you further in, just out of sight of the camp, you find Sleekit and Braggedin.

Sleekit is jumping up and down in excitement “Bird-girl save goblins, bird-girl save goblins” he chants.

Braggedin is more coherent “Thank you Sireyi, Paladin of Velya, because of you, hundreds of goblins are going to have a chance at a life not filled with suffering.”

He looks like he’s going to hug you, or maybe clap you on the shoulder, instead he settles for a firm handshake. “I don’t know if our paths will cross again” he says “But you have a friend in me.”

Waving their goodbyes, Braggedin and Sleekit, disappear into the forest.

The villagers seems to want to celebrate your success and are enthusiased about holding a feast in honour of ‘no more goblin pests, and that swank bastard Gedwin is gonna get his’, you are obviously invited.
>Attend the feast later today, then go back to the Church
>Politely decline, you don’t want to be a glory-hog, it’s back to the church to report on your success, and maybe some more sleep (you only slept for a few hours)
>Hey I’m not finished talking to Sleekit and Braggedin QM, bring them back!

>>33080262
>Attend the feast later today, then go back to the Church

>Attend the feast later today, then go back to the Church

>>33080262
>Attend the feast later today, then go back to the Church

You stay for a modest feast, as much as a small village can make on short notice, the villagers seem very grateful, offering congratulations, and many toasts to your health, your future career, all the enemies you will slay, all the good honest folk you will save and many other things you can’t quite remember.

As the guest of honour, whilst everyone else is drinking ale, your cup gets continually topped up with the Mayors best wine. You’re not sure what time you got to bed, or even remember getting to bed, that wine was strong stuff. You hope you didn’t do anything too embarrassing.

You wake up in your own bed at the inn, and alone in your bed, which is a relief.

The next morning, wishing everyone a fond farewell, you fly back to the Town of Silas, taking time to stop partway and get a decent nights sleep, wine-free.

Landing at the Church of Velya you go inside to give the armoury back its armour and stow your gear in your room before reporting to Priestess Hapswith.

As soon as you’ve got your gear stowed in your room, and before you can take a moment to make yourself more presentable when reporting to your superior, a young novice scurries up, breathless with nerves “Priestess Hapswith requestsyouseeherimmediately” she blurts out “She’s got the Priests of Mazon, Konig and Yerra with her!”

That doesn’t sound good.

You quickly make your way to Priestess Hapswiths office and knock carefully on the door. You hear raised voices from inside. The door opens to the stern face of Priestess Hapswith, who looks relieved to see you “Ah there you are child” she says, stepping out of her office to talk to you in the corridor, before the door closes you can indeed see the head of the local Churches of Mazon, Konig and Yerra in her office, having a spirited discussion.

>>33080500
“I trust your quest was successful?” she asks, keeping her voice low and glancing around to make sure the two of you alone on the corridor, which you are.
>Well it was quite complicated....(offer full run-down)
>Dallersgill no longer has a goblin problem, in fact they’ve gained a lumber industry (give her the highlights)
>What’s going on with all the visitors?
>Whatever it was, I didn’t do it.

>>33080517
>Well it was quite complicated....(offer full run-down)

>>33080517
>Dallersgill no longer has a goblin problem, in fact they’ve gained a lumber industry (give her the highlights)

>>33080517
>Dallersgill no longer has a goblin problem, in fact they’ve gained a lumber industry (give her the highlights)

And so you know you did good.

[Quest Complete]
20 XP Gained
10 XP is for quest completion (can be spent upon anything)
5 XP is non-violent resolution (Velya’s gift, can only be spent upon Paladin powers)
5 XP is for no innocent deaths (Heavens gift, can only be spent upon Angel powers)

Constructing XP pastebin

>>33080643
So if we went all rip&tear we would have gotten only 10xp?

>>33080643
I suspect we would get xp that we could only spend on powers related to ripping and tearing

http://pastebin.com/yKvP3AiP

XP pastebin, below basic rules

If you were playing a rip&tear character you'd get bonus XP based on how much ripping and tearing you did.

You're playing a half-angel Paladin of the goddess of peace, with a skillset and backstory that indicates peaceful, diplomatic solutions.

You get bonus XP based on that.

>>33080889
we never got to use Divine Energy. How does it work?
How much energy do we use for our powers, like Smite, Redeeming Touch, Shield, etc?

>>33080768

Maybe there would have been a boon from the warrior god instead, or dark side points.

Still, given the faith we're championing, I 'm guessing giving the polearm will be reserved as a last resort.

>>33080990

That's what I was wondering as well. Well except shield is apparently a passive ability that's always in effect.

>>33080889

I think we should spend 5xp for rank 1 Divine Warrior at least. Just in case things go south. We are really weak at fighting.

>>33080889
Fellowship +1 -2xp
Constitution +1 -2xp
Negotiator +1 -2xp
Investigator +1 -2xp
Hitpoints +2 -2xp

Divine Warrior

Halo for Angel ability

All xp spent sans 1 Angel xp due to rulership discount, Fellowship bonus up to +3, Con malus removed, now +0, 1 rank of each skill since they'll both be useful based off last mission, Hitpoints raised for less fragility.

Divine Warrior to supplement our primary weakness, physical combat.

Halo serves as a light source for night-flying, and might give a circumstantial persuasion bonus, even at the current level, in addition to it's main purpose.

>>33081013
That's why I chose it, an on/off anti-magic ability wouldn't be nearly as good.

>>33081043
That's pretty much what I was thinking.
Seconding the XP spending.

>>33080889
>>33081013
Agreed. Divine warrior one sounds like a solid investment. It looks like we'll never be a master warrior, but at least we won't embarrass ourselves.

I would also like to vote for blessed health

>>33080990
>>33081013
The costs for powers you have are listed on the character sheet

http://pastebin.com/tsAx3JGT

Redeeming Touch 1: You touch the target creature and flood their mind and soul with positive energy, showing them all the harm, all the pain and suffering they’ve caused others in their life. To the target this feels like a lifetime, but it only takes an instant, when it is over they know that they can make a choice: either continue down the path they are on, or try to make up for all the evil they have done. Costs 6 Divine Energy
Smite
Costs 3 Divine Energy

Divine Shield always on, no cost

Healing Touch
Costs 3 Divine Energy

To clarify:
Base Divine Energy is the total cost of all abilities possessed and refreshes each day.

In other words, you can use all of your abilities once per day each, if you buy no bonus energy.
Or you can mix and match use as circumstances require.

>>33081081
So we can use our powers 4 times per day atm?
That's.... not much at all.

>>33081110
You're first freaking level. You'll get better.

>>33081081
So taking passive abilities doesn't add to our divine energy?
That does not seem very logical.

You quickly give Priestess Hapswith the rundown on your success and she gives you distracted, routine congratulations. You feel a bit disappointed given that this was your first quest, but clearly something else is going on.

She glances around again to see that no one is nearby and says in a quiet voice “Child I am so sorry to do this to you but I need you to undertake a very dangerous quest. This is a terrible think to ask a new paladin such as yourself but these are desperate times.”

And without another word she ushers you into her office, the argument breaks off, it looks like Miclan, the head of the local temple of Konig was going to smash an ornate wooden box over the head of Gartus, the head of the local temple of Mazon as Halthan, the local head of the Church of Yerra was trying to stop him. In a somewhat shocked state at the sight of these three dignitaries acting like children you think idly that he can’t smash that box, that’s Priestess Hapswiths favourite filing box, she keeps all the disciplinary reports in there.

You stare at this frozen tableau for a few seconds as everyone realises what they’re doing. Priest Miclan carefully puts the box down and sets back down on a chair, as Priests Gartus and Halthan likewise take their seats. Priestess Hapswith glares at them all for a moment before pointing to a spot for you to stand on in front of her desk and then takes her seat.

You face the four senior priests with a little trepidation, wondering why they’re all here, and what could be so important.

Priestess Hapswith starts “Paladin Sireyi” she says, shocking you, she never calls you by your name “No doubt you’re wondering why we called you here.” She then breaks off and pointedly looks at Miclan, who, despite his imposing physique and reputation as a warrior, seems to squirm in his seat, unwilling to speak.

>Wait for Priest Miclan to speak
>Yes I am wondering why you called me here
>Something bad happened didn’t it?

>>33081148
>>Wait for Priest Miclan to speak

>>33081081
I would've though we'd get a willpower bonus of some kind.
Also, the healing ability and smite seem a bit pricey in cost, I would've thought the normal divine abilities would cost DE equal to the level of the ability being used.

>>33081148
>Wait for Priest Miclan to speak

>>33081043
Fellowship +1 -2xp
Constitution +1 -2xp
Negotiator +1 -2xp
Investigator +1 -2xp
Hitpoints +2 -2xp
Divine Warrior
Halo for Angel ability
All xp spent sans 1 Angel xp

Seems to be the popular choice, although we do have a request for Blessed Health instead of....something.

XP voting/discussion will be ongoing until a clear majority is reached.

After chargen, I don't want to rush anyone.

>>33081148
>Wait for Priest Miclan to speak

>>33081177
I'm ok with that list, and Blessed Health does not seem something we need in the immediate future, so we can get that some other time.

also;
>>33081148
>Wait for Priest Miclan to speak

>>33081177
I'm still okay with that list

>>33081224
>>33081235
Well that was quick.

If we don't have any dissenting voices before the next 2 updates, I'll use this

>>33081177
Well, I'm unwilling to drop anything that general xp is being spent on, and Divine Warrior will probably be more useful for the upcoming dangerous mission than disease immunity or saving for healing 2.

You wait politely for Priest Miclan to speak, he is your elder after all. He takes a few moments before deciding what to say. “Paladin Sireyi” he starts, “let me congratulate you on finishing your training, whilst your combat training could have been more thorough, I’m sure you are the best choice for the task at hand.”

Once he’s started talking he manages to pick up momentum “Your studies included a history of holy relics and artefacts of the Churches, so I’m sure you remember the Horn of Alzurad.”

“The horn is an important relic of Konig, and as everyone knows, it is held in the vault of Konigs Cathedral in the capital city or Dornmar, the city of Dornmar itself.”

“However, what ‘everyone’ knows is often not correct.”

“Indeed” interrupts Gartus, Priest of Mazon “Because today, ‘everyone’ thought the Church of Konig didn’t lie through its teeth to its fellow Churches, ‘everyone’ thought that you had more honour than tha-”

Priestess Hapswiths bony fist slamming down her desk shuts him up, Priest Miclan continues.

“The Horn was secretly kept elsewhere as a security measure, and a copy was held at the main temple. The real Horn has been stolen.”

>Wait, I think I know what the Horn does (Int check, 1d20+3) – internal, you don’t blurt this out loud
>What does the Horn do again?
>Where was the Horn hidden?
>Who stole it?
>What does this have to do with me?

Rolled 7 + 3

>>33081294
>Wait, I think I know what the Horn does (Int check, 1d20+3) – internal, you don’t blurt this out loud
>Where was the Horn hidden?
>Who stole it?
>What does this have to do with me?

Rolled 16

>>33081294
>Wait, I think I know what the Horn does (Int check, 1d20+3) – internal, you don’t blurt this out loud
>What does this have to do with me?

these niggas better not tell us to retrieve it

Rolled 12 + 3

>>33081294
>Wait, I think I know what the Horn does (Int check, 1d20+3) – internal, you don’t blurt this out loud
>Where was the Horn hidden?
>Who stole it?

>>33081313
Let's wait and see what their reason for wanting us to retrieve the horn would be, if that's even what they want.

It probably is, but it's better not to make assumptions.

Rolled 1 + 3

>>33081294
>Wait, I think I know what the Horn does (Int check, 1d20+3) – internal, you don’t blurt this out loud
>What does this have to do with me?
"Please forgive my frankness, but I'm not certain what I can to help, though I will provide whatever assistance I can."

>Success
You recall the Horn of Alzurad is a very important relic of the Church of Konig, said to have been given to Saint Alzurad by Konig Himself. The Horn can call forth long-dead mortal heroes to fight once again. The heroes have won major battles with their timely appearance and some say the Kingdom of Dornmer would not exist were it not for the Horn.

“Where was the Horn hidden?” you ask.
Priest Miclan looks discomforted “Here, in Silas” he says, you eyes widen in surprise as you realise you trained in the same Church that held such a major relic.
“It was given into my safekeeping by the High Priest of Konig, who-”
“Who neglected to tell anyone else that he was hiding such a powerful relic, vital to the defence of the Kingdom here” interrupts Gartus, his voice rising “Putting us all at risk, our enemies would have a happily burned this entire town to the ground to get their hands on-”
“Secrecy was a vital part of the security arran-” snaps Miclan before Priestess Hapswith cuts him off with a glare and a cough that sounds suspiciously like ‘get on with it’.

“Anyway” concludes Miclan “It was held at my Church, and now it’s been taken.”

“As to that” you respond “Who stole it?”

The four exchange uncomfortable glances “We don’t know” says Priest Halthan, speaking for the first time “We know there are extremely well-prepared, because none of my diviners can locate the Horn, we know it’s being shielded from divination magic, but we don’t know where it is. The list of enemies the Church – and the Kingdom – has is very long. Discrete enquiries suggest that whoever it was had help from the local thieves guild, but that’s all we know.”

“And what does this have to do with me?” you say finally.

>>33081516
Priestess Hapswith gives you a measured look “We want you to retrieve it.”

>Me? A novice Paladin, that’s crazy!
>Why not a Paladin of Konig, heck, why not an army?
>How am I supposed to find a Horn so well-protected that senior wizards can’t locate it?
>Why not raid the Thieves Guild for more information?

Character sheet updated with XP purchases.

>>33081527
>>Me? A novice Paladin, that’s crazy!
>>Why not a Paladin of Konig, heck, why not an army?
>>How am I supposed to find a Horn so well-protected that senior wizards can’t locate it?

>>33081527
>How am I supposed to find a Horn so well-protected that senior wizards can’t locate it?
>Why not raid the Thieves Guild for more information?
"While I will certainly assist in whatever way I can, I assume I'm not the last hope you have in retrieving the horn?"

>>33081527
>Me? A novice Paladin, that’s crazy!
>Why not a Paladin of Konig, heck, why not an army?
>How am I supposed to find a Horn so well-protected that senior wizards can’t locate it?

Half-angels are incredibly rare, it said so in the Chargen, we'll stick out just by existing and they probably want some degree of discretion, there has to be some kind of reason for this.

>>33081527
Hmmmm.....
I think we're about to run afoul of church politics. If we find the horn, they'll take the credit. If we fail to find the horn, we'll take the blame

>>33080118
>I think it best to use only the dice rolls from posts that voted for the winning option.
In that case those rolling well with their vote will gain the most support. I suggest deciding on an action first and rolling after.

>>33081527
>Me? A novice Paladin, that’s crazy!
>As long as I don't get blamed if a single novice cannot find it, I'll try.

>>33081690
>In that case those rolling well with their vote will gain the most support. I suggest deciding on an action first and rolling after.

That's true, even if it adds one more step to decision making.

>>33081516

>Me? A novice paladin, and task of such gravity?
>And with all due respect, why choose paladin of the joyful Goddess for such a task?

>>33081617

Nothing new here.
>implying we'll fail
>implying glory does not belong to the Goddess

“Me? A novice Paladin, that’s crazy!” you say “I mean while I will certainly assist in whatever way I can, I assume I'm not the last hope you have in retrieving the horn?
Why not a Paladin of Konig, or an army?”

Once again, the four-headed thing before you exchanges looks “We are sending an army” explains Priestess Hapswith “But right now, no one knows that the Horn is missing, and it is vital to the defence of the realm that we keep it that way.”

“The Paladins of Konig” explains Miclan quietly “will be supposedly hunting for my sceptre of office – an important, though non-magical, piece of church property, the High Priest of Konig will publically denounce the theft tomorrow and state that thefts from the Church will not be tolerated and set the Paladins searching for the sceptre. Our political enemies will assume that the Church of Konig is simply throwing its weight around, those who stole the Horn will be watching out for Paladins of Konig, and our enemies will be none the wiser.”

“Well why not raid the local thieves guild for accomplices?” you ask “surely someone there knows something.”

“I’m sure they do” says Gartus, leaning back on his chair, “and our enquiries are progressing, but a public raid on the guild could drive whoever helped them underground, one of my agents within the guild has already been killed for asking the wrong questions, we are focused on the guild, but we feel discretion is the best policy.”

“Well then, how am I supposed to find a Horn so well-protected that senior wizards can’t locate it?”

Three of the four priests look at Miclan, he shifts “The Church of Konig has the power to petition Konig to add a person to the roster of heroes” he says “To avoid frivolous requests, there are a strict set of rules laid out for a hero to be added to the Horn, heroism, exceptional courage, fighting for a righteous cause and so on.”

>>33081801
“Normally a hero is added to the roster posthumously” he says as he starts to adopt a lecturing tone “But it has been done a handful of times with a living hero, a living hero is not summoned when the Horn is blown, but at all times has an infallible, and, we believe, unblockable sense of the Horn’s direction, though not distance or location.”

Wait, it sounds like he intends to-

“These restrictions govern adding mortals to the Horns roster, no such restriction apply for angels to be added to the roster – and there are a few angels on the roster – I believe, that your angelic heritage will allow us to add you to the roster of heroes, making you one of the Heroes of the Horn of Alzurad.”

>No response (stunned)
>Surely there are other half-angels, or full angels that you could have picked?
>And with all due respect, why choose paladin of the joyful Goddess for such a task?
>Ok, if I’m doing this, what resources do I have?

>>33081813

>No response

if I'm reading this right, we are going to get a boost in popularity (which is hardly a good thing for an investigator) along with a horn-detecting spider sense?

>>33081828

Also how exactly does the horn work? I mean, to what extent have the summoned heroes their free will? Are they compelled to attack whoever the hornblower directs them to, or are they operating on the assumption that wielder of the horn is worthy of their assistance and follow their discretion when attacking? Can they turn against the wielder of the horn if they find him unworthy for whichever reason?

>>33081813
>>Ok, if I’m doing this, what resources do I have?

>>33081813
>No response (stunned)

Okay, that explains why they want us, in particular.

Would being added to the roster essentially force our character to answer the call after we die, or does it work differently since we're being added while still living?

Would whoever has the horn be able to command a living hero?

Can one be removed from the roster, or is it a for life kind of thing?

These are questions directly to you, OP, so don't have Sireyi ask them.

>>33081813
So, are there any other perks being added to the roster?

>>33081853
>>33081878
Lemme answer these OOC

Whilst I'm doing that, 1 vote for stunned silence, 1 vote for resources question.

Anyone else want to cast a vote?

>>33081932
flip a coin

>>33081932
2 votes for silence, 1 for resources, actually.
Or does >>33081828 not count?

Summoned heroes must appear when the Horn is blown, but have free will at all times.

They have no special knowledge about who blows the Horn, but they are accustomed to being summoned by a priest or paladin of Konig.

Whilst you live, the Horn cannot summon you, when you die, you will be forever tied to the Horn.

You cannot be removed from the Horns roster without Konigs intervention.

Heroes of the Horn can always recognise a fellow Hero of the Horn upon sight, though they gain no special knowledge about that person.

You will know instantly in the Horn is blown, being able to hear it over any distance.

All of this is OOC knowledge, not even the Priests of Konig know this.

>>33081964
Oops, thank you, my mistake.

>writing

>>33081967
>when you die, you will be forever tied to the Horn.

That seems kinda rude, I mean, if people declared heroes by a god haven't earned their rest, who has?

>>33081967
>You cannot be removed from the Horns roster without Konigs intervention.

What about the goddess of joy, does she get a say in that? We're her champion after all.

>>33081978

Well presumably followers of the warrior god might see opportunity to do battle once more as a pleasant workout.

>>33082016
They should still be allowed to take themselves off the roster, some of the ones declared heroes probably didn't say they wanted to be or have special circumstances like us.
Plus, they evidently don't have to be followers of Konig, just have his approval.
Not to mention that people could always have a change of heart about the whole deal and the 'eternally bound to be summoned' thing.

“I realise that this is a lot to take in” says Priestess Hapswith “But I can think of no better candidate for this task, indeed, you being a new paladin will lead the thieves to discount you. You would be officially travelling on a non-specific quest for the good of the Church of Velya. We will provide you with letters of authority from myself and the others to help you smooth your way, allow you to draw upon Church funds are required.”

As you sit there in stunned silence, she continues “Of course, you must act with discretion – using very large amounts of funds, or purchasing the most expensive equipment could draw attention. We have contacted the heads of the local adventurers guilds and told them that you may be along to possibly hire some of their newer members – as would be expected of a novice Paladin like yourself going on a quest.”

“You should avoid the Thieves Guild at all cost, but the Warriors or Mages could provide you with useful allies, and if you wanted, any of the clerics of the Churches would go with you.”

“And, as an absolute, an unbroken rule, you can never tell anyone, not your companions, not your friends, not your lover, the true purpose of your quest.”

>I don’t have a lover
>This is a lot to take in but, yes, I accept this quest.
>It can’t be me, it has to be someone else

>>33082057
>This is a lot to take in but, yes, I accept this quest.

>>33082042
While they can be summoned, they don't have to do anything. I suppose that there are enough heroes already that they can choose the willing ones.

>>33082057
>>This is a lot to take in but, yes, I accept this quest.

Oh boy, we get to have a real adventuring party

>>33082057
>I don’t have a lover
>This is a lot to take in but, yes, I accept this quest.

>>33082069
So, it works like the army draft in WW2, start with volunteers, only take less willing heroes if you really need more.

>>33082057
>I suppose I will do this either way, but are you sure you cannot remove me from the rooster later? I don't think I even want to be a hero of the warrior god, no offense intended.

>>33082042

Well presumably when you're in the afterlife, you can petition the god of war more easily and directly as a recognized warrior hero - thus securing Honig's intervention if it's desired.

It might even be that Honig won't send a warrior that doesn't feel like it, or if he finds a warrior unworthy, he will send a battle angel resembling said warrior to preserve image of his church, although that would seem not right with a honorable god. So I'm assuming that the priest will simply commune with the warrior god and get [x] told whether a hero is suitable for being writen in.

Did (m)any such interventions happen, I mean 'retiring' heroes from the list, OP?

>>33082097
>Did (m)any such interventions happen, I mean 'retiring' heroes from the list, OP?

In the official Church history? no, all of the heroes are impossibly courageous and humble and willing to serve in any way Konig asks.

In reality, as befits a warrior Church, Konigs followers have sometimes fought questionable battles, a dozen or so heroes have resigned in protest at one time or another.

>>33082057

>(bow/kneel/etc) I will serve to the best of my ability

>>33082093

Maybe we could word it differently
>won't being put on the roster offend Velya?

>>33082130
Makes sense, any nation that has the horn would be able to use it and a lot of the heroes wouldn't fight their own homelands.
Presumably, Konig accepts heroes from kingdoms other than the one we're in, right?
What's up with a kingdom being able to rely on a divine relic owned by Konig's church for defense, anyway?

>>33082093
>>33082142
A good question

Would you like to ask whether being put on the roster is a good idea now, or ask later?

>>33082172

Well either now or in private with our priestess.

Probably better now. But it's probably unavoidable, since horn powers are our only lead apparently.

>>33082156
>What's up with a kingdom being able to rely on a divine relic owned by Konig's church for defense, anyway?

Hoooo, politics. Saint Alzured was born years ago near what is now the capital city, Dornmer.

The Church holds the Horn there (officially) because it's close to where Alzured was born, and where he was buried.

The Church is only supposed to use the Horn against evil foes: Orc invasions, giant incursions, evil dragons, that demon portal that opened a dozen years ago, etc.

But in the past it has been used as a defensive (and offensive) weapon against other human-ruled kingdoms.

Doing so has led to the Church almost splintering into several smaller churches over the issue.

The current (official) doctrine is that it can only be used to defend against truly evil foes, and that it should be used to defend any kingdom with a significant Church presence.

“This is a lot to take in” you say slowly “but, yes, I accept this quest.”

“Thank you child” says Priestess Hapswith, as the other Priests also offer their thanks. In a barely audible whisper that you think only you hear she adds “And may Velya have mercy upon you.”

Priest Miclan stands up and approaches you, with a bolt of fear you realise he intends to add you to the roster now, however it is done.

“Wait” you say, holding your hands up “Will Velya even approve of me becoming an eternal champion of Konig?”

Everyone looks at Priestess Hapswith, who looks away briefly “I have prayed on this matter and I have received no indication that the Goddess does not approve, I believe this is the right choice.”

Miclan lays both hands upon your head and murmurs a prayer under his breath for several minutes. Nothing seems to happen, and then you hear a masculine voice filled with authority and nobility say “Welcome, Hero of the Horn”.
Suddenly it feels like giant hammers hit you in both ears at once, driving you to your knees in pain, distantly you hear someone screaming and you wonder if it’s you. You black out.

You come round a few moments later with Priestess Hapswith crouched over you “are you alright child?” she asks, concern evident in her voice.

“Y-yes” you say and surprisingly, you are, you’re not bleeding from the ears and their no lingering pain, you can feel a distant tugging, pulling you South, and maybe slightly to the east.

“Well” says Gartus, rising from his seat “I think that settles it, when can you get started?”

>>33082255
>I guess I can start straight away, and heck, I don’t need a party with me, they’d only slow me down, I’m going alone.
>I can feel the Horn, it’s that way (point)
>By the Goddess, Priest Miclan, warn a girl next time would you? That hurt.
>Well, I guess I should go recruit some adventurers
>Other (write-in)

By the way, write in is always an option unless you end up forced into a specific binary choice because of plot – if that ever does happen, I’ll tell you.

>>33082263
>I can feel the Horn, it’s that way (point)
>By the Goddess, Priest Miclan, warn a girl next time would you? That hurt.
>Well, I guess I should go recruit some adventurers

Hopefully, Konig and his church will offer us a reward after we retrieve the horn, and we can choose to be removed from the roster.

>In a barely audible whisper that you think only you hear she adds “And may Velya have mercy upon you.”
I already had a bad feeling about this, now I'm even more worried.

>>33082263
>Dallersgill no longer has a goblin problem, in fact they’ve gained a lumber industry (give her the highlights)

also get some equipment? Can we get anything that is better than we have? Better quality Armor and weapons, maybe even magical ones? How rare are magical stuff anyway?

>>33082263

>By the Goddess, that was intense. Lord Honig doesn't mess around.
>I can feel the Horn... (point)
>I guess I should enlist some aid. ...do you have any references?

(what sort of help should we enlist? A warrior, a wizard, or one of both? We'll need to be careful when picking our friends...

Also, OP, do you think it would be warranted to add Ally: half-orc mercenary/goblin tribe to the character sheet?

>>33082311
what
that wasn't what I copied

>Hire adventures

“I think I can feel the Horn” you say, pointing “it’s that way”.
“Alsterport” says Halthan, nodding and stroking his long beard “Yes, a good place for the thief to leave the kingdom, We’ll tell the harbourmaster to search every ship leaving.”
“And may I just add” you say, crossly “Konig doesn’t mess around, Priest Miclan, that hurt, why didn’t you warn me?”
“Anticipating pain makes it worse, young one.” He lectures.
Aaaaaah! Followers of Konig, why must everything be a test of courage for them?
“Well, I guess I’d better hire some adventurers” you conclude “and maybe some supplies, where could I buy some weapons and armour?”
“The Warriors Guild typically buys the best weapons and armour the Town blacksmiths can forge” says Miclan.
“And the Mages Guild offers enchanted weapons and armour” adds Halthan.
“But nothing too flashy” cautions Gartus “You can’t be drawing attention to yourself”
Of course as the priest of the richest temple financing you, clearly he can’t be worried about the cost, clearly.

Where do you go first?
>Before I go, I have more questions
>Warriors Guild, I think I need a fighter or two
>Mages Guild, magic is where it’s at
>Screw it, I’m going to the Thieves Guild anyway
>If I can’t hire a thief, who can I hire with the same skills?

>Warriors Guild, I think I need a fighter or two
>Mages Guild, magic is where it’s at

>If I can’t hire a thief, who can I hire with the same skills?

Can't we get both a mage and a fighter? A anyway, I suggest we check equipment first veggie hiring anybody.

>>33082399
>If I can’t hire a thief, who can I hire with the same skills?
ask that first then
>Mages Guild, magic is where it’s at
>Warriors Guild, I think I need a fighter or two

Getting one party member of each archetype is probably best, and we definitely need to pick up some magic to put that willpower to use.

>>33082399
So, where are the paladins of Konig going? With me acting as a compass it might be best if we coordinate a bit, even if we are not supposed to be seen together until the end.

>>33082399

>Go to tavern
>Acquire rumours

>on the way, pray for guidance
Velya or Honig could spend some providence for us to cross paths with a reliable adventurer?

A freelance, unguilded thief might be handy, but how to find one you can trust?
I'd be in favour of getting a fighter and a wizard for balance purposes

To clarify, I'm putting a hard limit of 3 on companions at the moment, to avoid too much complication.

You can hire up to 3 adventurers, no more.

Also, were are you going first, as in, before you go to the other one.

I'm expecting you will at least visit both guilds.

Or indeed, do you want to cruise the taverns instead?

>>33082443
I suggest hiring for utility. We are investigators, not warriors.
1 mage
1 free-lance thief
1 slot free for the random encounter who joins us

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>>33082443

We'll we're a paladin/cleric, so the most natural way to fill'em up would be with a meatshield, a mage and a rogue of some sorts

>>33082470
I say it is absolutely stupid to hire thieves of any kind. And we need a warrior to protect us, even if we never plan on fighting.

>>33082478
let's call it a rouge then. Someone sneaky who can scout for us and help us enter the lair of evil (tm).

>>33082467
Mage's guild first, but ask about where to find a thief before we leave.
For the anon who hates the idea of hiring a thief, we don't necessarily have to act on the information we receive.

Very quick update, since it's relevant

"Were can I hire someone with skills like a thief?" you ask.

Halthan chuckles "Well, despite the Thieves Guild constantly disagreeing, the Mages Guild have claimed Bards as their own, since they wield sorcery after a fashion. A Bard won't be as good as a full thief, but will have some similar skills."

>>33082495
Of ANY kind. We can't trust adventurers of that archetype imo

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>>33082478

For an investigator, having an ally in the shadows is indispensable. But that's not for party purposes.

As far as party members are the issue, we'll likely need someone capable of scouting, opening locks and avoiding traps. Not necessarily a thief, but someone of similar skillset. A scout or a guard operative then?

>Writing Mages Guild

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>>33082501

Ah yes, the Bard. Of course it would have to be the Bard. Now I feel stupid for not realizing it right away.

I suppose it makes good sense. Maybe our priest know one? It would stand to reason there would be bards among worshippers of our Lady.

After Priestess Hapswith dismisses you, you set out for the Mages Guild, a letter of instruction in your pocket.

A large, sprawling affair, the actual guild covers a large area, but you’ve been told to head to the large central tower. Once you get there the clerk behind the desk looks over the letter before sending a runner to fetch Magister Dast, Master of Apprentices.

About 10 minutes later a blocky-looking older man in a patched red robe comes bustling up.
“Ah, Paladin Sireyi” he says, all smiles, and shaking your hand “Yes, I was told you’d want to hire some of our more advanced students, I’ve had then prepare themselves, come this way. Now, who would you want to meet first, the Wizards, the Sorcerers, or the Bards?”

>Wizards
>Sorcerers
>Bards
>What’s the difference?
>Actually I’d like to buy some weapons and armour first.

Once again, it's which are you doing first, picking one does not rule out the others.

>>33082714

>What's the difference? I know the general idea, but are there any practical specifics I should be aware of?

>>33082714
>>What’s the difference?
>>Actually I’d like to buy some weapons and armour first.

>>33082714
>What’s the difference?

By the way, OP, what's our budget if we want to remain relatively inconspicuous?
Presumably, Sireyi would have an idea of what amount of money she can spend without drawing undue attention or upsetting the priests.

>>33082776

I don't think we have a hard limit as far as personal equipment is concerned, although overspending our welcome might earn us disfavour of the merchant church. Let's just use our discretion.

>>33082776
>undue attention

Those priests must be smoking crack. We literally look like an angel, there is absolutely no way we cannot draw attention.
Or they are being just greedy. We should try to use as much funds as possible.

>>33082776
It's more like
>>33082794
says, no hard limit but spending too much may annoy people, also possessing flashy or obvious magical weapons will draw attention

>>33082714
I'd say we look at our companions first and then see what kind of items we could take.

>>33082819

Well I definitely support focusing on utility and discretion when picking magical items. We don't need to start a fellowship of bling.

So far 1 vote for shopping, 3 for asking for more info.

Asking for more info is obviously in addition to either shopping for gear or shopping for companions first.

>>33082899
you know, people are going to choose depending on the NPC personality mainly anyway and not their power and usefulness. So, it may be better just to show us the candidates. I think it is obvious that we will at least check out the Bards

“What the difference?” you ask “I mean, I know in general terms, but I’d like your views”

“Ah, the age-old question” says Magister Dast, stroking his scraggly beard “First off, anyone with magical talent tends to have it show in two broad ways: small and controllable, and big and powerful.”
“Wizards are the first one, we lack the raw power of the Sorcerer and so we make up for it by being able to turn our magic to lots of different uses, a generalist if you will, though plenty of wizards focus on a single area of study. A wizards biggest danger is to himself – if we lose control of a spell, or try to channel too much power we risk killing ourselves or burning out our powers.”

“Sorcerers are the second, they have raw power but not the finesse or control of a wizard, their powers also tend towards broad themes, such as being the master of a single element, or type of magic. A sorcerers biggest danger is to those around him, Sorcerers can only burn out their powers by channeling truly vast amounts of power, but if they lose control they can hurt those around them.”

“Bards, Bards are somewhere in between, their powers are not as strong as a sorcerers, nor as easily trained as a Wizards, so we encourage them to pick up a broader range of skills such as learning how to fight, or training with the Thieves Guild, to help them better succeed at life.”

“Does that help you decide?” He asks

>Show me the Wizards
>Show me the Sorcerers
>Show me the Bards
>I want to buy equipment

>>33082964
Bards and Wizards, please.

>>33082964
>>Show me the Bards
>>Show me the Wizards

>>33082964
>Show me the Sorcerers
Sorc supremacy trust no wizard.

>>33082964
>Bards
>Wizards
>Sorcerers
In that order

Even if we aren't going to hire a sorcerer, we should meet with them anyway.

How about we take one wizard, one sorcerer and one bard, making an almost all caster, magic, no stinky warriors allowed party?

“I think I’d like to meet the Bards First of all” you say.

“Well then, follow me” saying Masister Dast, leading you through a confusing maze of corridors to a classroom, talking all the way.

“We have two candidates I’d really say are ready to try their first trip into the wider world.”

Fanyil Merryweather
Fanyil is an excellent fighter with a rapier, is very agile and his skills at picking apart locks and traps are top of the class. His magic ability is so-so, about the only magic thing he’s really good at is charm spells. Weakness? He’d have you believe he has none, but he loses focus when there is a pretty woman around. He’s had to buy magical healing three times now, when he had no visible wounds.

Janxi
I’m not really sure where Janxi came from, we don’t get many folk with her colouring around here. She was fished out of the sea after a shipwreck as a child and left with us. She’s got a natural talent for moving quietly and can slip into the smallest cracks. Tough, dedicated and loyal but a bit aloof, like she’s better than everyone else. Her magical skills are confusing, some things she grasps easily, others she struggles with, and there’s no telling which will be which until she tries it.

He finally users you into the classroom, were a well-dressed young man with blond, well groomed hair and perfectly tailored clothing is sat with a short young woman with dark hair and a face that doesn’t show much expression.

“Ah, Fanyil, our top fencer, and Janxi, our best infiltrator” says Magister Dast proudly.”This is Paladin Sireyi”.
Both rise smoothly to their feet, Janxi acknowledges the compliment with a nod and Fanyil pipes up “Magister Dast is too kind, I’m very good with a blade but I’d not say I’m the ‘best’ in my class-” he cuts off at a glare from Magister Dast.

>>33083096
>Ask Fanyil something (write-in)
>Ask Janxi something (write-in)
>Oh, then who ‘is’ the best fencer in your class Fanyil?
>[These options are shit QM, I’mma make my own bard who is a hooker playing blackjack] Tell Magister Dast what you’re looking for in a bard

>>33083096
Janxi sounds pretty ideal, stealth is gonna be more useful than fighting probably, and the guy sounds like he'll be constantly distracted around us (for good reason of course, but still).
>Ask Janxi something (what magic does she know she IS good at?)

But we are a pretty woman, he'd be always distracted

anyway, Janxi sounds good enough. I don't have any particular questions though

>>33083096
>Ask Janxi something (write-in)
How good is her fencing?
Does she have any other sneaky talents or spells?

>>33083102
ask them both to tell a bit about themselves

>>33083096

>Ask them both
"How did you end up at path of the Song?
What do you expect from adventure?
What is best in life?"

>Janxi
sounds useful, especially for his skilled fingers, and his social skills could complement ours nicely. Attention might be a problem though, and his loyalty could have issues if other lady gives him what we won't.
>Janxi
stealth expert with a fancy background? Sounds good. But her ethnicity might make her stand out when in open.
I like them both, but I guess I'd be leaning towards Janxi. How good is she at lockpicking/trap disabling?

“So Janxi” you address yourself to the young woman “What sort of magic are you good at? How good is your fencing? What would you say you excel at?”

Janxi responds in clipped Common, dropping each word precisely into place “I’m best at concealment magic and using magic to distract foes. I don’t do very well at fighting with a sword, but I am better with knives. I would say I am best at getting into places and out, unseen.”

“And Fanyil” you say “Tell me about yourself”

He takes a moment to adjust his hair “Well, I am, ah, almost the best in the class at fencing, I can pick any lock or disarm any trap, my magical skills are very good” He leans forward and winks at you “But I excel at...persuading people to do what I need them to. In short, I’m good at everything.”

“Janxi” you switch your attention back to the young woman “How good are you at picking looks and disabling traps?”
“Good enough” she responds “Better than most in the class”

“And both of you” you finish “What do you expect from adventure?”

Fanyil jump in first “To meet new people, to go to interesting places, to experience life.”

Janxi thinks before answering “To find out who I am”

>Ask more questions
>I think I’ll take Fanyil
>I think I’ll take Janxi
>So who’s the best fencer you’ve got?
>That’s enough about the Bards, lets go meet the wizards, I’ll decide later who to pick
>That’s enough about the Bards, lets go meet the sorcerers, I’ll decide later who to pick

>>33083266
>>That’s enough about the Bards, lets go meet the wizards, I’ll decide later who to pick

or sorcerers

man, I can see this taking a lot of time. It is way better to gain allies in a more natural way

>>33083266

>"Thank you both, I'll have to think about it some more before deciding."
>Let's meet the wizards

>>33083266
>I think I’ll take Janxi
She sounds like a pretty good rogue after all.

>>33083287
Well, I wanted to give the players all the choice rather than shoe-horn in the NPCs I liked

Hence Speed-dating for adventurers

Any time people want to move on you can, and pick up allies en-route.

>>33083266
>Ask if either of them have anything about themselves they'd like to mention
>That’s enough about the Bards, lets go meet the wizards, I’ll decide later who to pick

>Writing Wizards

Two bards will surely be beneficial, and wizard last

we go optimum, DAO route

“Thank you both for your time” you say “Is there anything else you’d like to tell me about yourselves?” they both shake their heads.

“Well Magister Dast” you say, “I’ll need to think carefully about whom to pick, shall we meet the wizards now?”

“Right this way” he says, leading you to another classroom and describing the wizards on the way. “Again, I’ve picked our two top students for you to meet.”

Jerome Haltwise
Jerome is one of our top alchemists, his spellwork isn’t great but he can make a potion do almost anything you need it to. He grew up in town, the son of dye-workers and he keeps asking to be sent to see the world, if nothing else, he’ll be eager. His weakness is his curiosity and lack of caution. He’s still regrowing his eyebrows since his last explosive experiment.

Isla Wendmore, of the House of Wendmore
Isla is a young but dedicated wizard. She always completes all her projects without any delays and her spellwork is technically perfect. She lacks raw power in her spells though, and sometimes is beaten by more talented classmates who don’t have to work as hard though. Unlike most nobles she hates talking about her family, not sure why.

He leads you into a classroom where a young man in stained clothing is feverishly writing something down, and a young woman is sat calmly, awaiting your arrival.

“Jerome and Isla” Magister Dast introduces them

>Ask Jerome something (write-in)
>Ask Isla something (write-in)
>Shit options, write my own

>>33083357
>not picking all fighters

It's like you don't enjoy a challenge

>>33083370

So a potionmaker and utility wizard?

Previous is thief bard and ninja bard, tough choice

>>33083382

Oh yes, save scumming against that goddamn gaxkang, never forget

>>33083387
>Previous is thief bard and ninja bard, tough choice

Yeah, because you missed hidden option

>>33083387
The guy bard wasn't a thief or a ninja? He was a fighter/seducer.

>>33083370
>Ask Jerome something (write-in)
Ask what his reagent stock is and how easy/cheap it'll be to acquire more. We don't want a money drain.
>Ask Isla something (write-in)
Ask if she can do any charm or stealth spells (in case of bard redundancy) and if she has any confidence in herself in a fight.

>>33083407
WE SHOULD HAVE ASKED ABOUT THE BEST FENCER FAHK

>>33083407

Oh the best fencer?

>>33083420

Aah yes, misread that one, hes more of a swashbuckler aye?

Well if we picked him he will constanytly try to get on our pants, with the implications of magical STDs

>>33083407
Honestly I didn't ask because I wasn't looking for a fighter. So why ask about the best fencer? Unless they were super overpowered they'd be lacking somewhere else, most likely in a skill more relevant to us.

>>33083420
He was also better than Janxi at disarming traps and picking locks.

>>33083370
Isla is from a noble house, would she recognize us or would we recognize her?
We are pretty distinctive, even if she only saw us once or twice.

seconding >>33083420 for questions

>>33083370

>Jerome
mite b cool, also promises some amusing party dynamics, and potions could be great support where we can't take a wizard with us, aside from being Q to our Bard.
>now I'm imagining a half-angel paladin making a bombing run

>Isla Wendmore
a fellow noble that fell out with her family? Might be a kindred soul. Definitely not something we should talk about in front of other people

>questions
>both
what do you expect from adventure?
>Jerome
do you have other scientific interests aside from Alchemy?
>Isla
What sort of spells do you find easiest to cast?

I'm currently leaning towards the dark ninja. The fencer would be good as a party-face, but we already have a party face (us). The only benefit he has is his lock picking and trap finding. Both of which the ninja can do, in addition to sneaking around better and having some useful magic.

>potion maker
I have absolutely no idea how useful that would be in this setting. How quickly can Jerome make potions, especially if he doesn't have a laboratory and can only use what ingredients he has at hand or can get wherever we are at the moment.

>Weak utility wizard
Utility is what I'm looking for in a wizard. This is an investigation / stealth mission. If we need muscle, we will just give the location of the horn to the paladins of Konig.

>>33083440
>So why ask about the best fencer?
It would have triggered some dialogue leading to a third option is all

>Writing Q&A

>>33083463

Well the utility wizard is not really weak, but she is sure reliable, so her spell wont backfire spectacularly in tight places

>>33083463
I'm agreeing with you in general (also I hate seducer-type characters anyway), potions could be potentially pretty useful though. But eh, neither of the bards are very reliable magic-wise apparently, so it's really tempting to just take utili-wiz yeah.

We need a rouge, REAL criminal, preferably prisoner

>>33083495
What for? Where is the benefit in using a 'real' criminal.

>>33083495
...why?
I'm sure not gonna vote for one.

>>33083495
I'd like to point out that criminals are caught because they're bad at being criminals.

>>33083507
>>33083508
>>33083513
That guy has just been posting really dumb suggestions, don't bother replying to him.

>>33083495
we don't
that is the absolute last thing we need

>>33083472
no one else seems excited about the secret option but I am ;_;

>>33083495

Nah, there would be no benefit in going for a convicted criminal when there might be morally preferable options available.

Also this >>33083513

I think we should take Janxi for her rogue skills and Isla as a utility wizard, then hit the Fighters Guild for some muscle.

Something else I've been thinking of since the last thread, a way to help improve the image of our Goddess. We simply become more visible and famous, and remain a virgin. It would make those detractors that call her the Goddess of Whores seem like fools when her best known champion is the purest of holy virgins.

>>33083555
>I think we should take Janxi for her rogue skills and Isla as a utility wizard, then hit the Fighters Guild for some muscle.

we need to check the equipment here first though but other than that, I agree

>>33083555
Well that's a good idea except, what, are we gonna get our virginity routinely checked or something? Sounds kinda uncomfortable.

>>33083566

This. I don't think we should be raising the topic at all. Besides, there might be healing spells restoring the physical, indicators, making such checks pointless anyway.

>>33083566
As long as we maintain a reputation for honesty and fair dealing, I doubt many people wouldn't trust the word of a paladin.

>>33083555

Wait, aren't we also the muscle and the face?

“Jerome” you ask “How easy will it be for you to acquire ingredients for, and make, potions on the road?”
“Er, most of what I use can be found in the wilds” he responds “But I’ll usually need a few hours in a decent lab to mix them, I’ve never tried making potions whilst travelling” he looks thoughtful

“Isla” you ask “Are you any good at charm or stealth spells?”
“I, I yes, I can do those reliably” she says, dropping her gaze and not meeting youe eyes “though mine aren’t very strong.”
“Ok” you say “How about fighting?”
“M, my quarterstaff skills are pretty good” she says, again not meeting your eyes “My teacher says I’m good enough to train with the Warriors Guild if I want to.”

You don’t think you recognise her, but from the way she’s acting, she might recognise you.

“And what do you both expect from adventure?” you ask.

Jerome blinks a few times and then says “Why, to learn of course, I’m sorry, was that the right answer?”

Isla looks down and mumbles something “I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that” you say, she then stares you straight in the eyes and says “Freedom” (What is her damage? Roll Fellowship to figure this out, 1d20+5)

“Jerome, what sort of scientific interests do you have, aside from Alchemy I mean?”

He thinks about this for a moment “Well I’d really like to find out how living things make more of themselves” he says “Theories of spontaneous generation don’t really hold up when you consider Hubbells Law of.....” and then you get lost in the technical jargon.

After you scrape your gooey brains back into your skull you ask “Isla, any sorts of spells you find easiest to cast?”
She looks down again “There’s not really any spells I’m bad at casting” she mumbles “But I suppose I’m good at spells that help me move around, like climbing spells, and increasing my speed.”

>>33083589

We're the face with some divine magic, but definitely not the muscle.

>>33083602
>Ask more questions
>I’ll take Jerome
>I’ll take Isla
>I need to think about it
>Off to the fighters guild, I’ll come back for magic gear when I have my full party picked
>Shopping time now

>>33083566
>>33083585
>>33083588
I wasn't suggesting we advertise it at every opportunity, just that we become more well known and just don't sleep with anybody. Our reputaion will build from there.

>>33083603

Ah yeah, I was so used on STR CHA Paladin

Rolled 11

>>33083555
>This face when we are now a champion of another god.
>>33083555
Agree on the Janxi and Isla front, but I'm not sure we should go the warrior guild. We are strong enough to survive casual encounters already and our modus operandi should be running away from strong opponents.

>>33083602
rolling

Rolled 4

>>33083602
>>33083610

>I need to think about it
>Off to the fighters guild, I’ll come back for magic gear when I have my full party picked

We'll probably take Isla and Janxi
Fuck, this is going to turn into lesbian adventures, isn't it?

Rolled 11 + 5

>>33083602

>The power of love is a curious thing
make a one man weep, make another man sing

Fuck you OP, all those NPC's look so good and we haven't met the sorcerers yet.

Rolled 16 + 5

>>33083610
>I need to think about it
>Off to the fighters guild, I’ll come back for magic gear when I have my full party picked

Use the mod when you roll or it doesn't count

>>33083625
>>33083626
>>33083629
>2 rolls no mods

Screw it, I ain't getting autistic over this
>success
>writing short post

>>33083626

We don't have to get lewd with people we travel with. We can just be friends.

Why do people so often assume that people with close or friendly relations need to be sexually involved?

I was shipping the alchemist with the ninja girl anyway

>>33083603
We can probably tank long enough for our casters in small encounters. We do wear medium armor, our divine armor counts as an additional light armor and we can heal medium wounds.

I'd buy a couple one-use magicks in case we bite of more than we can chew and try to avoid fights as much as we can. If we pick up a warrior on our way, I won't complain, but I would go looking for one.

Rolled 8 + 1

>>33083637

I don't think there's a point in insisting on having mods in the roll as long as you remember it's supposed to be there. Besides I don't think the roll feature handles negative modifiers well either. testing...

>>33083648
>spoiler
Mah nigga
Though to be honest they both seem the reticent sort, so not sure how that'd happen.

Rolled 3 - 1

>>33083649

I actually agree, I don't think we need to visit warrior guild for another party member. Maybe someone worthwhile will tag along anyway.

Also another test roll...

You’re good enough at reading emotional states to realise what’s up with Isla – Hero Worship, of you.

You’ve no idea why, you cannot recall meeting her before.

But you can recall fellow novices in training, looking up to you because you’re a half-angel, like you’re somehow purer and better than other people, following you around, imitating you, trying to be you.

You get a similar feeling from Isla but it’s more personal, like she doesn’t worship you for being an Angel, but because you’re, well, you. That’s why she’s so nervous around you.

>>33083671

Oh, I guess this works then.

>>33083661
Yeah, it's not like /tg/ actually adds them either so you have to do it manually whether it's included in the roll or not.

>>33083671
>Not grabbing a Sorc too
Mage supremacy!

>>33083679
Wat.
That's...kinda weird? Sounds personal, though if so, we should remember her.
At least it hopefully won't have any negative implications on her performance. Hell, maybe some pep-talks will work better!

>>33083648
Don't misunderstand me. That's exactly what I want but usually in quests it never plays out like this. People can't not try to start relationships for some reason.

>>33083682
>Mage supremacy!

I'm okay with that.

I'm also okay at taking 2 allies and leaving it at that.

>>33083679
>Have we met before?

>>33083690

Maybe she's from the family of our scorned spouse, or she heard of that story somewhere. Or maybe she's supposed to be married off in an arranged marriage herself.

>>33083691
I'd really rather have someone who is actually focused on melee combat, if we're going to get a third party member.

>>33083690
We did kinda run away from our noble family to join the church, and she wants freedom, not hard to guess.
Not personal, just inspired by a thing we did.

>>33083691
>That's exactly what I want but usually in quests it never plays out like this. People can't not try to start relationships for some reason.
Between the half-orc and the seducer bard, blaming the players for that seems somewhat unfair. Assuming it even happens.

>>33083679
>"I only travel with people who manage to look me in the face."
Try to remember her when she lifts her head.

>>33083679
>You seem familiar...let me see your face.
>>33083709
>balanced party
For scrubs. Fuck melee!

I'm voting against getting a sorc if your only argument is "magic supremacy".

>>33083721
>For scrubs. Fuck melee!
What a stunning and logical argument.
Seriously, 3 low power mages and one unoptimized frontline fighter is a great way to get 3 dead mages.

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>>33083721

>implying wizards suck in melee

{spoiler]Had enough votes for visiting the Warriors, you can come back and talk to Isla later[/spoiler]

“Thank you both for your time” you say, making your exit, you feel Isla’s gaze following you as you leave. “And thank you again Magister Dast” you say, “I will return when I am ready”

You head off to the Warriors Guild.

In contrast to the Mages Guild, The Warriors Guild is a walled compound, the gate guards let you through after reading the letter you’re carrying and direct you to seek out Armsmaster Sigur. You enter a place laid out with strict military precision, barracks, training grounds, weapons drill, it almost feels like you’re back in training yourself. You pause a moment, savouring the memories.

Which explains why you jump into the air when a voice behind you shouts “Who in the Hells are you and what are you doing on my training grounds?!”
>[Military Training Kicks In] PALADIN CADET SIREYI VALYENYA SIR
>I’m Paladin Sireyi, and who might you be?
>I’m looking for Armsmaster Sigur
>Other (write-in)

>>33083759
>>[Military Training Kicks In] PALADIN CADET SIREYI VALYENYA SIR
ehh...
>I’m Paladin Sireyi, and who might you be?

>>33083759
>I’m Paladin Sireyi, and who might you be?

Well out of NPC's so far we could consider who would most benefit from traveling with us on a quest.

>swashbuckler bard guy
he seems like he has already found his calling and his way of Bardship
>ninja bard girl
stranger in a strange world on a journey of self-discovery. Plot is strong with this one
>alchemist wizard
seems more suited for either lab research or some field work in green meadows than adventures of intrigue
>noble nerd wizardess with apparent personal baggage
same deal as with the ninja bard. Promises copious amount of intrigue and fellowship. Power of plot is strong with this one too.

>>33083759
>I’m Paladin Sireyi, and who might you be?
>I’m looking for Armsmaster Sigur

>>33083737
>3 low power mages
Who says the Sorc has to be low-powered? Get someone that makes things go boom, problem solved.

>>33083759
>>[Military Training Kicks In] PALADIN CADET SIREYI VALYENYA SIR

>>33083759
>I’m Paladin Sireyi, and who might you be?

We're on a holy mission, we can't let a yelling officer throw us off balance!

>>33083779
>womanizer fencer expert lockpick
Mostly useless at magic. We still need at least one person who is good at sneaking around.
>dark ninja
Good at sneaking, mediocre at other things. Good choice, but not overwhelmingly so.
>curious potion maker
I agree. Not what I seek in an adventurer.
>hard-working but weak wizard with issues.
Useful but probably a liability at some point. Still, far better than the alchemist.

>>33083785
>Who says the Sorc has to be low-powered?
OP isn't going to give us some high level shitwrecker, we're recruiting from their students.
More power just means more chance of dead mages in the case of sorcerers, since their whole thing is being dangerous to everyone around them.

“I’m Paladin Sireyi” you calmly explain, totally not scared.
“Oh” he says at a more normal volume as you turn around to see a broad man with thick arms, bald with scars up and down his arms and on his hands.
“I’m Sigur, you’ll be wanting to meet the trainees I’ve got” He says, “Follow me this way m’lady” He leads you deeper into the training grounds, pausing occasionally to shout at young men and women in training, when they fail to meet his impossible standards.

As you approach a training hall, you see him spot a young man, hacking away in a half-hearted way at a practise dummy, Sigur pauses and draws breath, you wince in anticipation of the verbal reaming that guy is going to get. The Sigur pauses, breathes out and says to himself “poor lad”.

“Right” he says to you “Not one of my cadets is fit to lick a real soldiers boots but I’m told you’re the forgiving sort, so let me tell you about the least worthless of my cadets.”

Sir Andrew Malsmouth, Knight of the Realm
Having just won his knighthood, Sir Andrew hails from a line of minor nobility and excels at fighting with a sword and shield, or fighting from horseback using a lance and shield, he prefers to wear heavy armour.
Exceptionally polite and honourable, perhaps his greatest flaw is his desire to see the best in everyone – he has been the target of tricks and pranks by his fellow students.

Rathgurd Snakefist, of the Snakefist Clan
Rathgurd came to the Kingdom of Dornmer from a distant barbarian tribe, determined to hone his skills for battle. His size and strength are impressive, and he can swing that giant axe around like a toy. He’s strong, tough and honest – if he agrees to serve you he will stay loyal. His weakness is his temper, he is easily provoked and won’t back down.

>>33083854
Gilyan Thatcher
Gilyan is a local girl who always hung around the Guild, even as a child. As a young girl she was forever taking practise weapons of the rack and swinging them around. As soon as she was old enough, she started training here. Despite her small size she handles that spear like a professional, and I’d bet on her against many more experienced warriors. Her weakness is her lack of adaptability, she doesn’t react to new situations well, and has never been more than a dozen miles out of town.

You enter the training hall where your three potential recruits are: A young man in heavy armour going through sword and shield drill, a muscled mountain of a man ruining a poor training dummy with a huge axe, and a young, no wait, that can’t be right, she looks like she’s 12, a very short young woman moving a spear around as though it’s an extension of her body.

“Cadets!” bellows Sigur “Attention!”

All three stop what they’re doing, come running over and snap to attention in front of Sigur.

>Ask questions (write-in)
>Sigur who was that young man you didn’t yell at?

>>33083863
>>Sigur who was that young man you didn’t yell at?

I think from the descriptions, Sir Andrew is the best choice. We need someone who'll protect our weak casters and he seems the best suited for that.

I don't have any particular questions. Maybe just ask them to tell about themselves?

>>33083863
>Sigur who was that young man you didn’t yell at?

>>33083863
Given that we are going to avoid fights where possible.
>His weakness is his temper, he is easily provoked and won’t back down.
instantly disqualifies Mr. Snakefist.

>Knight of the Realm
Uses a heavy armor, which is nice given that he would have to tank in a fight. Probably draws a lot of attention though, which means he cannot go with our bard on stealth missions.
>Thatcher
Miss Thatcher would not be the best fit in fights given that she might have trouble drawing the attention of several opponents until we can dispatch them. Still, her small frame and light build would be highly useful if we sent her on support duty with a sneaky bard.

I say we take the either the knight and the girl, or no one at all.

>>33083863

>Gilyan
Aren't you a bit short for a stormtrooper? (no, wait, don't do this)

>all of them
What is best in life?
Nah, I'm kidding.
What do you expect from adventure? (Maybe ask the drillmaster to leave us in private to hear the answer?)
What makes a person right?
(I'm trying to gauge how they act during negotiations that might require concessions or compromise seen as dishonorable. Out of the three, Andrew looks best at a glance, since Rathgurd's short temper might be a danger to everyone including the mission itself.)

HIDDEN OPTION UNLOCKED

Before you address the cadets you ask Sigur “Sigur who was that young man you didn’t yell at?”.
His face takes on look of pity for a moment before it resumes its normal scowl.

“Ahh, Matthias, poor Matthias, not his fault of course. An orphan left at our gates, Matthias was a guild lad, he can handle any weapon like a pro, takes instruction well, was liked by his classmates. But whilst out on manoeuvres he got separated from his training team and got mauled by a werewolf. By the time we got a priest too look at him, twas too late, the disease had settled on him truly. Nobody will trust him now. We’ll keep him on as long as we can but, if it looks like he’ll be a danger to the others, he’ll have to go. We can’t let him train with the others, he’s too fast, and too strong, even I have trouble beating him. We lock him away come full-moon, and he’s never lost control or attacked anyone, but you can’t take risks. A pity really, he was such a promising lad.”

>ask questions
>Get Matthias in here, he's now part of the line-up.

>>33083947
>>33083929

Also ask this. He might be a non-bard rogue type we could use. In any case am curious about his story.

>>33083997
How sad

He should star in his own quest

>>33083997
Now I really want to know what the bard secret option was.

>>33084027

Can't do. Since he loses control on regular basis, he's relegated to role of a tragical sidekick.

Would take him for plot purposes, but if we're going on a mission I would prefer Sir Andrew - or no fighter for now.

Let's express some sympathies and move on.

>>33084052
I agree, Andrew does sound more appropriate.

I have a feeling that QM wants us to get an all-girls party

All the best choice is a women

>>33084052
it says that he never lost control

A strong werewolf character who keeps control? A prime candidate for a MC

>>33083997
>Get Were-wolf boy
>Use unlimited budget to buy supreme manacles of suppression or something
>profit
I like all the choices other than Mr. Snakefist

>>33083997
>Get Matthias in here, he's now part of the line-up.

>We lock him away come full-moon, and he’s never lost control or attacked anyone

We're a paladin of Joy and Hope. IUt's out DUTY to help the werewolf.

“Armsmaster Sigur, if I could have a moment with the cadets” you say
“Right you are m’lady” he says, and stalks outside, grumbling about useless lazy cadets.
You walk in front of the cadets as they stand at attention “What do you expect from adventure?” you ask.

Sir Malsmouth responds first “To prove my worth as a knight, to protect the helpless, to defeat evil” sounds like he memorised that.

Rathgurd takes longer to answer “To fight, to get better at fighting, to be able to return to my tribe the strongest.”

Finally Gilyan says quietly “To master the Way of the Spear.”

Warriors...you ask them what they want and they all say ‘be the best’.

“What makes a person right?” you ask
Sir Malsmouth jumps in first “His actions according to his code of honour, obedience to his liege lord, respecting the gods” Does he have these answers written down somewhere?

Rathgurd “Might makes right, the strong rule and the weak obey.”

Gilyan “The goals you are trying to accomplish, and the methods you use to get there.”

>Ask more questions
>Get Matthias in here + Ask Mathias the same questions as before

>>33084069
The best bard choice wasn't a woman, or captain goodhair

OOC question:
What do we know about werewolfes? We are currently in the nearly unique position of having been given a basically unlimited access to the resources of several powerful churches and budget to buy magic gimmicks with. Is there anything useful in dealing with a friendly werewolf?

>>33084106
>Get Matthias in here + Ask Mathias the same questions as before

Even if we don't choose him, I want to see how he answers the questions.

>>33084111
Is it too late to see what the bard choice was?
I mean, the option wasn't really secret, I didn't choose it because I thought it would lead to clumsy one-sided flirting from Fanyil.

>>33084130
OOC

Curing Werewolves BEFORE the first change is mid-tier magic.

Curing werewolves after their first change is Miracle-tier magic.

Lesser magic attempts to cure werewolves work, but kill the target in the process.

Werewolves are stronger and faster then normal in any form, they heal fast from anything except silver or fire.

Werewolves can lose control and shift at any time, but they always shift during full moon.

A werewolf in man-wolf or full-wolf form is a mindless beast, 99% of the time.

1% of victims are strong-willed enough, stubborn enough or lucky enough to keep most of their wits about them once changed.

Now I'm imagining what the party would look like in various styles of drawfags

>half angel paladin of noble birth
>nerd wizardess of noble birth, her bff
>mysterious ninja bard
>a young werewolf boy

on a spectrum from "OC do not steal" through "high adventure!" to "in the grim darkness there is only grit and blood"

>>33084130
Forgot to say, yes, items exist that can control a werewolf once they shift, but not give them their mind back, in other words the werewolf is still a monster, but must obey the holder of the item.

>>33084164
You said he hasn't lost control, does that mean even during the full moon, or just never losing control during all the other days of the month?

>>33084184
That would at least make it so he isn't really a danger, even if he shifts.
Could you use such an item to order a werewolf to shift back if it isn't a full moon?

>>33084106
>Textbook knight
ok
>Textbook barbarian
not ok
>Doesn't really help but girl has at least thought about it.
ok

>>33084164
I don't want to cure him. What would even be the point of having a werewolf in our party if we are going to heal him? Are there known effective ways of a) Keeping them in control b) Allowing someone else to neutralize them as a threat should they shift?

A simple solution would be a magical item that binds them on command of a trusted person (us) or as soon as he shifts.

You’re missing someone, you leave the training hall to find Sigur “Can you tell Matthias to meet me in the hall?” Sigur looks at you like you’re crazy “If you insist, m’lady” he responds.
“I do” you inform him.

You return to the training hall and Matthias follows shortly, he looks at you without hope in his eyes. Well no time to baby him, he’s used to obeying orders as a cadet.
“Matthias!” you command “If you went on an adventure, what would you expect? And what makes a person right?”

He just looks at you “I’ve no idea” he says
>Let's try that again CADET MATTHIAS ANSWER THE QUESTION YOU WORTHLESS PILE OF MAGGOT CRAP (Roll Fellowship, 1d20+3, DC 15)
>[Ok, he needs a little babying] Matthias, it's important that you answer these question honestly, please (Roll Fellowship, 1d20+5, DC 20)

>>33084184
Good enough for me.

>>33084191
>You said he hasn't lost control, does that mean even during the full moon, or just never losing control during all the other days of the month?

Sounds like a good IC question

>Could you use such an item to order a werewolf to shift back if it isn't a full moon?
Yes

>>33084144
>is it too late to see what the bard choice was?

Nah, you'll be going back to the Mages guild I expect, you can ask then.

>>33084111
I still don't want other bard and resent the implication that he'd be the best.

Rolled 8 + 5

>>33084219
>[Ok, he needs a little babying] Matthias, it's important that you answer these question honestly, please (Roll Fellowship, 1d20+5, DC 20)

Hope I don't completely brick the roll

Rolled 11

>>33084219
>>Let's try that again CADET MATTHIAS ANSWER THE QUESTION YOU WORTHLESS PILE OF MAGGOT CRAP (Roll Fellowship, 1d20+3, DC 15)

Rolled 7 + 5

>>33084219
>>33084275
Don't know if other people are even going to vote, so I'm not going to handicap myself by only rolling once.

Rolled 2 + 5

>>33084219
>[Ok, he needs a little babying] Matthias, it's important that you answer these question honestly, please (Roll Fellowship, 1d20+5, DC 20)

Rolled 5 + 5

>>33084219
>>33084275
>>33084281
Fuck it, last roll, if this doesn't work I can just change my vote due to the way votes work in relation to rolls.

Rolled 13

>>33084219
>Let's try that again CADET MATTHIAS ANSWER THE QUESTION YOU WORTHLESS PILE OF MAGGOT CRAP (Roll Fellowship, 1d20+3, DC 15)

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>>33084304
>>33084302
>>33084281
>>33084279
>>33084275
Just woke up and read the thread. Fucking hell we're rolling like crap

Rolled 16 + 3

>>33084304
>>33084275
>>33084281
Yeah changing to
>Let's try that again CADET MATTHIAS ANSWER THE QUESTION YOU WORTHLESS PILE OF MAGGOT CRAP (Roll Fellowship, 1d20+3, DC 15)

See why we called this system abusable earlier, OP?

>>33084311
>>33084279
seconding this

>>33084324
>Get an 8 7 and 5 trying to vote for the thing I want
>Change vote and immediately roll 16
Fuck you too dice.

>>33084219
>>[Ok, he needs a little babying] Matthias, it's important that you answer these question honestly, please (Roll Fellowship, 1d20+5, DC 20)

Rolled 9

>>33084334
the werewolf guy clearly like being dominated

>Success
You decide he needs a little encouragement “CADET MATTHIAS ANSWER THE QUESTION YOU WORTHLESS PILE OF MAGGOT CRAP”

He glares straight at you “I wouldn’t expect any damn thing from an adventure because I’m never going to be able to go on one, but if I was, it would be to find a way to get cured, or learn to live with being a monster.”
“And I think making a person right is always doing the right thing, no matter how hard, no matter if it hurts, no matter if nobody cares.”
His hands are clenched into fists.

>Ask more questions
>pick minions
>Go look up sorcerers
>Other (write-in)

>>33084358
Also, I need to be somewhere else, I will gone in about 1 hour

>>33084371
Gone as in 'let the thread die, I'll run more tommorow' or gone as in 'keep it bumped, I'll be back in a few hours'?

>>33084358
>Go look up sorcerers
Might as well complete the set.

>>33084358
>Other
"Have you ever lost control normally? What about during the Full Moon?"

>>33084383
Gone as in 'see you next week'

>>33084358
seconding >>33084388

>>33084396
So this is a weekend only quest, then?

>>33084403
Well, I may get a day off during the week, if I do I'll update twitter, if not, saturday it is

"Have you ever lost control normally? What about during the Full Moon?" you ask, now that you’ve got his attention.

“It hasn’t been easy” he grates, “But I’ve never changed outside a full moon.”
“And during a full-moon”
“During a full-moon I fight the change as much as I can but I never stop it, then I just lie down and try not to think about anything, try to ignore the urges, it’s horrible” he finishes, looking away in shame.

>Wait, you’ve never lost control, that’s, I’ve never heard of that (or have you, roll Knowledge, 1d20+3)
>Urges?
>Other questions
>Go find sorcerers
>Other (write-in)

Rolled 12 + 3

>>33084442
>Wait, you’ve never lost control, that’s, I’ve never heard of that (or have you, roll Knowledge, 1d20+3)
>Urges?

>>33084358
>Get werewolf with magic item.
>Get dark ninja.
>Get utility wizard.

>>33084442
>Wait, you’ve never lost control, that’s, I’ve never heard of that (or have you, roll Knowledge, 1d20+3)

>Urges?
>Other questions
"And do you lose control while you're changed?"

>>33084457
yeah
let's do this shit

should we check the armory at the warrior's guild? They have the best non-magical equipment

Rolled 2

>>33084442
>roll Knowledge, 1d20+3
That's already very good. I'm sure there are some ways to improve this. How strong are you when shifted? Could we bind you if it becomes necessary?
>Take him back with you to the mage guild

>>33084457
That's basically my ideal party at the moment, yeah.

You’ve heard that some sufferers of the disease are able to control themselves during the change, but it’s an incredible rare thing, and even the churches only proved a handful of cases. Nevertheless for those that could, most found a sort of peace with their condition, able to change without madness, though it often took years of living with the curse.
In short, if he can control himself it would be very rare, but possible.
“So you don’t lose control you just feel urges, what sort of urges?”

“No” answers Matthias, looking inwards, “I never lose control, I just feel so angry, I feel the need to fight, to feed, to f-” he stops, realising the other cadets are hanging on his every word.
And then he blushes a bright red.
“Is there anything else you wanted?” he asks, “or can I go now?”

>More questions (write-in)
>Sorcerers
>Magic gear
>High-quality gear
>Build Party (voting time)

>>33084457
THats what I'm thinking as well

>>33084504
>Sorcerers
I'm pretty much set on >>33084457 but I want to see every possible party member.

>>33084504
>Sorcerers
same>>33084528

You go back to the Mages Guild to chat with Magister Dast “I think my mind is made up, but just so I don’t miss anything, can you tell me about the sorcerers?”
“Of course, of course” he says as the two of you chat in his office.

Fion Deliya, caller herself ‘Iceheart’.
‘Iceheart’ is a master of cold magic, she can freeze her foes with a gesture, launch icy shards, construct walls of ice. If you want ice to do something, this is your girl. She’s not cruel, but she does seem uncaring, like it doesn’t matter if folk get hurt or not.

Thurian
Red skin, those horns on his head and that long slender tail leave no doubts that Thurian has something infernal in the family history. He’s a hardworking lad but the other students don’t like him and he keeps mostly to himself. Thurian is skilled at direct-force magics – hurling bolts of pure magical energy, creating shields of it, using telekinesis to throw his foes, he can do all of that. He’s moody and a bit of a loner though, might not mesh well with a group.

>I want to talk to the sorcerers
>I’ve made my mind up on my party (voting)
>I'm not missing anyone am I, oh yeah, Fanyil said something about the best fencer in the class, ah well, I've got a warrior picked out, I don't need a fencer
>Other (write-in)

>>33084576
>I’ve made my mind up on my party (voting)

>>33084457
>Young werewolf
>On an adventure, traveling, camping, living together
>With 2 cute girls 7/10
>and one half-angel 10/10

Well If you ever need to break down I door you know what you can use as a battering ram

>>33084576
Thurian sounds awesome, but my mind is made up.
>I’ve made my mind up on my party (voting)
As above. Ninja, Utility and wolfy.

>>33084605
I was just going to say, with 3 girls and a werewolf, I could easily see it being the setting for a stupid rape psa.

>>33084576
let's go with this even if the hellboy sorcerer sounds interesting
>>33084457

>>33084576

Party pick:
Knight guy
Noble utility wizard
Ninja girl

>>33084605
well, I'm sure you wont turn this into rape adventures
right?

>>33084576
>I’ve made my mind up on my party (voting)
Matthias, Janxi, Isla
Also, inquire about a magical device that could bind or otherwise control a shifted werewolf.

>>33084576
>I'm not missing anyone am I, oh yeah, Fanyil said something about the best fencer in the class, ah well, I've got a warrior picked out, I don't need a fencer

I still say we spend as much as possible getting top-tier gear. Maybe we could ask them to make it look like regular shit.