>>33988655
>A) Ask something
Are there any customs and traditions you would suggest following to avoid causing offence?

>>33988785
You ask if there are any rituals you should know in case you meet any of the tribes. Pietra scratches her head for a moment.

"I guess don't look them in the eye. Other than that, no idea. I've never met one. I just swiped some charts from the outpost before we left."

As Pietra finishes speaking, you feel a sudden yawn come on. When you shut your mouth again, you start to feel a bit wobbly on your feet. The others look at you funny.

A) Move on
B) Rest
C) Other

>>33988925
>B) Rest

>>33988947
You ask the others for a chance to sit and rest. They shrug, and you plop down in the grass. You hold your head as the camp forms around you, complete with a low fire. Before you know it, nearly an hour has gone by, and Annalise sets down beside you.

"Hey, are you alright? You look sick."

Your feel light headed, and it's difficult to sit up straight. You also feel slightly chilly, and your muscles are beginning to ache.

A) I'm fine, just need to lie down
B) I don't know why, but suddenly I feel ill
C) Other

>>33989161
>B) I don't know why, but suddenly I feel ill

>>33989227
You confess your feelings to Annalise, and she frowns. She suggests turning in early, but it's not even sunset yet. You think for a moment, but your head is clouded, and it's difficult to keep things straight.

A) Sleep
B) Wait it out
C) Other

>>33989367
>A) Sleep

>>33989394
You peel off your armor and throw down your bed. The others sit around the fire and talk as you lie down. Almost as soon as your head touches ground, the world begins going dark. Your body goes limp, and your eyelids grow heavy.

You suddenly smell peaches, and open your eyes. You look around and see a wide, bending sky above you. Beneath you is a stone circle, suspended in the air on seemingly nothing, but you can't see over the edges to confirm this. Across from you, standing on one hand, is a thin man in gold and red robes. He supports himself with a single finger, legs stretched straight up to the sky. A large spider sits on the back of his head, its many eyes focused on you.

A) Call out
B) Stay silent
C) Other

>>33989573
>A) Call out
"haven't seen you in a while."

>>33989597
You call out to the thin man, as you stand and roll your shoulders. Your armor is gone, as it was in your waking world, leaving you in your tunic and trousers. That should pose no problem here, of course.

The man leans back and sets his feet on the ground, standing upright. The spider hangs onto his head for dear life. He looks at you with a sort of dull smile, and with a motion of his hand the ground shifts, carrying him over to you.

"It has. I heard you calling to me before, but my powers are weak where you are. Luckily, the people of Grand Talon worship no gods, so I was able to touch you. It's been hard to keep an eye on you out here, but you seem well. How go things?"

A) No worries
B) We've been through a lot of trouble
C) Other

>>33989794
>B) We've been through a lot of trouble
friggin' dragons

>>33989808
You summarize the problems you've had since you last saw him. He listens intently.

"I see. I don't know much about dragons, but that does sound bad. I suppose a little holy magic would help you but..." He trails off here, looking at the ground.

A) But what?
B) I can handle it
C) Other

>>33989848
>A) But what?

>>33989875
"But I can't just give it to you. There are rituals. I think. I've never actually had a cleric before. I'd need to come up with some rules, and then you'd have to follow them, it's just a lot of trouble. Besides, being free is way better, isn't it?"

A) I need all the help I can get
B) I guess you're right
C) Other

>>33989976
>B) I guess you're right

Still, is there anything you could do to research this dragon and provide a few tips? Habits, frequented locations, favorite foods, schedules and sleeping hours? Abilities, strengths and weaknesses?

>>33989976
sorry, meant to copy down
A) I need all the help I can get

>>33990071
"I don't know much more about dragons than you. My temple has some old books, but my wife and I have read through all the ones that are still legible and it's mostly boring philosophy stuff. The most I could do is give you some of my powers, but that would require some work on your part, not mine." The spider climbs down onto his shoulder and rubs its forelegs together by his ear. He seems to perk up at this. "You're right, but still, I-" The spider rubs its forelegs together once more, making light skittering sounds. "Okay, but there's no way to- huh? Mhm. Yeah. Alright." He looks back to you now. "If you don't want magic, there is one thing I can do for you. I can get you a soul."

A) A soul?
B) That and the magic would be a great help
C) No thanks, I want no part in souls
D) Other

>>33990191
>A) A soul?

>>33990253
"A powerful one. It's just sort of sitting around in the meantime, so Io thinks it'd do more good for you than me. You need one for a weapon right?"

A) What kind of soul are we talking about?
B) I'd really appreciate it
C) No thanks
D) Other

>>33990353
>A) What kind of soul are we talking about?

>>33990418
"Don't worry about it, alright? Do you want it or not, I can't keep you here much longer." The pressure feels unnecessary, but you only sneer. You've seen how powerful his magic can be, but doing so would mean pledging yourself to him, and that would be troublesome. A soul would be nice, but you aren't sure about it, considering his attitude. You feel your legs begin to wobble again, and the edges of your vision begin to blur. Your presence here might be weakening.

A) I'll be fine as I am
B) I'll take the soul
C) I'll take the magic
D) Other

>>33990596
>C) I'll take the magic

>>33990620
You accept the offer of new clerical magic. He seems taken aback by this, and can't find words.

"Uh, well...alright stand still." He pulls an arm back and suddenly thrusts his palm into your chest. The force takes the air out of your lungs and sends you flying back. So far back, that you soon find yourself freefalling down the side of the great stone tower. As you flail helplessly, he peers over the edge. "I'll send you a message soon! See you then!"

You bolt upright, gasping and sweating heavily. The rest of the camp seems to be sleeping soundly, except for Pietra who sits by the dying fire handling something you don't have time to see before she tucks it away behind her back. The sun seems to be on the cusp of rising over the distant mountains.

"Hey. Did you have a bad dream? Want me to put you back to sleep?" She bites her lips at the end of her line of questioning. You notice a dull, throbbing pain in your chest.

A) I'm fine. Just need some water
B) Explain the vision
C) Other

>>33990859
>A) I'm fine. Just need some water
>B) Explain the vision
>C) Other
what were you hiding

>>33990925
You tell her you'll be fine, and reach for your waterskin beside your armor and pack. After a couple of long gulps, you wipe your mouth and begin recounting the vision. She seems slightly confused, but listens carefully. At the end, you ask what she's hiding behind her back.

"Huh? Nothing, why?"

A) Show me
B) Whatever
C) Other

>>33991223
"C'mon, show me."

>>33991252
You ask her to show you. She fidgets, then slowly produces something from behind her back. It's hard to make out in the dark, but after a moment to focus you recognize it as the Magic Dagger, the heirloom of the Wind King.

A) How'd you get that?
B) Don't play with things like that
C) Other

>>33991504
if you needed it, you could have asked.

>>33991537
"Well you were asleep, and I was bored. Besides, look what I figured out." Pietra stands up and tucks the sheath of the dagger into her belt. She then draws out the blade and holds it in both hands. Slowly she releases it, and before your very eyes you see it begin to float in place, supported by nothing. Pietra then begins moving her hands around through space, and the dagger follows as though attached by marionette strings. As it moves, you hear small gusts of air, leading you to believe that it must be lifting itself by its own power.

"I can make it do all sorts of things, watch." The dagger begins twirling, spinning, dipping and slicing all around Pietra's body. She is able to send it thrusting at lightning speeds, then draw it back in just as quickly.

A) Stop, you'll hurt yourself
B) How did you learn all that?
C) Impressive, but be careful
D) Other

>>33991917
>B) How did you learn all that?
>C) Impressive, but be careful

>>33991947
"I don't know, I just started tossing it around and it sort of happened. It's fun though." The dagger begins orbiting Pietra's upper body. She watches it, and you are able to see her hair being lightly tossed by the wind of the dagger. "Is it okay if I keep it? I think it likes me."

A) Go crazy
B) Better not to mess with it too much
C) Other

>>33992224
>B) Better not to mess with it too much
but yeah, keep it. You seem to be better with it than I am

>>33992224
just be careful when you practice with it

>>33992237
>>33992271
Pietra tucks the dagger away and the two of you start preparing breakfast.

Once everyone is awake and has eaten, you set out again. The day goes by rather smoothly for the most part, with everyone making small talk now and then. It isn't until the afternoon that you notice something odd. In the distance you see a light cloud of dust. At first you think nothing of it, but in a few minutes, after it seems to have grown larger, you determine it to be riders approaching. Whether they aim to intercept you in uncertain. You tell the others, who look to you for a course of action.

A) Hide
B) Stay put
C) Approach
D) Other

>>33992530
>A) Hide
and let us approach them alone.

>>33992651
You tell the others to lay low in the grass. Annalise and Pietra don't like the idea, but with a little reassurance they agree. You do however see them both draw their weapons as they get down. Hopefully it won't come to that.

You slowly approach the dust cloud. After only a half-mile, it grows close enough that you can make out the horses and mounted men. They carry oddly shaped weapons: they have the handles of normal longswords without crossguards, but the blades begin curving into great crescents about five inches from the hilt. They also carry lances made from strong wood but no metal, and shortbows. As they grow closer, you can make out leather and hide, but no metal armor to speak of. A hammer would do poorly against men armored to lightly. The leader is clearly distinguished from the rest by his wild headdress made from feathers and his facepaint, which shades his eyes black and runs down into a mixture of reds and blues.

When you finally meet, the horses come to a stop and rear up, likely meant to intimidate. The lead rider brings his mount across from you and stares down into your eyes. The warpaint gives him a monstrous look, and his temper doesn't help. He speaks, loud and booming, but the language sounds like grunts and clicks to your untrained ears.

A) Try to speak to him
B) Try to surrender
C) Stand tall and proud
D) Other

>>33992978
>A) Try to speak to him

>>33992978
>C) Stand tall and proud
>A) Try to speak to him

>>33993000
>>33993085
You stand tall and address him firmly, though you don't really have a way to communicate beyond body language and inflection. He seems to grow displeased with you quickly, and proceeds to yelling as soon as you finish your own words. You continue this approach a little longer until he scoffs and turns back to one of his men. He shouts something, and the rider dismounts. The lead watches as he approaches you and says something, only this time in a different language. Different thought it might be, it's not completely unfamiliar. Maurice may be able to speak, but to call him out of hiding is to admit you have a man in hiding.

A) Call for Maurice
B) Try to communicate some other way
C) Other

>>33993321
>A) Call for Maurice

>>33993321
>A) Call for Maurice

>>33993351
>>33993488
You turn around and raise both of your pinky fingers into your mouth. You blow and generate a loud whistle which echoes across the plains. The riders seem uneasy. Maurice pops his head out of the grass and begins approaching. When you glance back at the riders, you see them whispering amongst themselves. This continues until Maurice arrives, panting lightly, and asks what the difficulty is. You explain the language barrier, and he agrees to attempt to bridge the gap. He moves around you and raises a hand as a gesture of peace before asking the standing rider to speak up. After a minute, Maurice turns back to you with a smile, and assures you that he can handle the task.

"They mean to escort you back to their camp. Their mother wishes to have words with you."

A) How far is it?
B) Who are they?
C) Alright then
D) Other

>>33993572
>A) How far is it?
>B) Who are they?

>>33993572
>A) How far is it?
>B) Who are they?

>>33993596
>>33993620
You put forth some questions, which Maurice quickly translates. After a minute, he gets back to you.

"It's only a few hours walking. It seems they've hidden it somehow. These particular fellows are of the White Pine tribe. The other tribal leaders have either decided to kill you, or turn you in to Dordak Khan, at least according to this fellow."

A) Ask something else
B) Follow
C) Refuse

>>33993734
>A) Ask something else
how do we know if we can trust him.

Also, what would happen if we refuse?

>>33993734
>B) Follow

>>33993814
Maurice turns to the dismounted rider again. He comes back looking less than cheerful.

"Well, sir, it seems their leader is beginning to grow impatient. He insists that we go with them or face the Wild Rose riders alone when they come tonight. I don't know if he means to bluff us or not, but his anger is real enough." You think about the situation for a moment. At any rate, you are here to meet with the tribes, but this seems a bit odd.

A) Follow
B) Refuse
C) Other

>>33993961
>A) Follow
and get the others to come out, I guess

>>33993961
on second thought, refuse, and keep everyone in hiding

>>33993961
>A) Follow
If they aren't on our side, chances are we'd be killing them sooner or later anyway.
Might as well be civil.

>>33993961
>>33994031
How about this. We go with Maurice, and we leave the rest of the team here?

>>33993961
>>33994055
Agreeable. We certainly don't want them exposing themselves, stay or go.
Could they perhaps follow in hiding?

>>33994055
>>33994031
You agree to go along with them, but do not call your friends out of hiding. With that, you begin following the riders as they lead you back to their camp.

After a few hours of walking, you come to a stop. The lead rider shouts something, and all the other riders begin to dismount. You watch as the lead takes a few steps forward with the reigns of his horse still in hand, and reaches out to touch nothing. Suddenly, the air ripples as if over a great fire, and the riders begin leading their horses forward. They start to disappear behind a veil of wriggling air, and you and Maurice follow.

Once through, you are suddenly standing before a massive camp, able to fit at least ten thousand. The people are loud and busy, even though moments ago there was nothing ahead of you but empty plains and silence. You follow the riders into camp, and soon you are being looked over by every man, woman and child here. They say nothing, but clearly your presence here is uneasy.

You pass by one pointed tent after another, as well as wagons full of food and supplies. As you move through the veritable maze, you finally come to a stop as the lead rider enters a tent, and the others merely stand by.

"Sir," Maurice leans into you and whispers, despite the people here being unable to understand you. "I do believe this is the home of their 'mother'. Also, I don't think Miss Annalise and Pietra have followed us through the magic veil."

A) They'll find a way
B) Likely not. We should be careful
C) Other

>>33994292
>B) Likely not. We should be careful

>>33994292
>B) Likely not. We should be careful

>>33994318
>>33994347
Soon the lead rider emerges again, and shouts at the others. They stand aside, making a path for you and Maurice. Maurice looks at you, shrugging his shoulders.

A) Enter first
B) Have Maurice enter first

>>33994513
>A) Enter first

>>33994513
>A) Enter first

>>33994521
>>33994585
You lead the way and enter the tent. Once you are through the entrance, you are hit by the smell and thickness of smoke in the air. The smell is nearly noxious, and not helped by the poor ventilation. The only holy for the smoke to escape is directly overhead, but too small to even get your fist through. Before you is a circle of pillows stuffed with straw, and across from the entrance is a withered old woman wrapped in faded robes. They seem to be made of animal hair, and are decorated with hand painted patterns depicting horses, hands, and other such symbols. Her white hair is pulled into a tight ponytail, and her one visible hand holds a long and narrow pipe that emanates smoke from the smouldering end. You and Maurice sit down and cross your legs as she takes a puff from the pipe and exhales it, blowing a ring of smoke that floats across the distance between you and wreathes your face. You swat it away and wait for something to happen, but the old woman simply sits in complete silence.

A) Say something
B) Wait
C) Other

>>33994946
b

>>33994946
>B) Wait
Stoneface.

>>33994965
>>33995016
You cross your arms and sit silently. The old woman takes two more slow, mind numbing draws from her pipe before she finally says something. When she does, her voice is so frail and worn that you must both strain to hear. Maurice manages to translate it, although roughly.

"I believe that she is the village elder, as well as it's...mystic of sorts. She is responsible for the veil surrounding the camp." The old woman speaks again, and Maurice listens carefully before passing it along to you.

"She has apparently been spending her days in this tent, fasting and awaiting a vision from the great spirits, or something to that affect. Ever since Dordak Khan rose and reaped her people's most prized breed as tribute. The veil keeps him at bay, but they must go out to gather food and water, and it's only a matter of time before he finds out where they are. Two weeks ago, she finally felt the presence of the spirits, and they told her that a lord of the south would come to slay Dordak Khan, eat his heart, and mount the north as his prize." Maurice then looks at you, as if waiting for a response.

A) I'm not a lord
B) Tell her we're here to help
C) Ask something
D) Other

>>33995468
>A) I'm not a lord
>B) Tell her we're here to help
Tell her we're here to kill the dragon. Not so much the other parts... Well, maybe taking the north, but we're putting that decision on hold.

>>33995551
Maurice communicates to her in a soft, gentle voice. She cracks a fragile smile before responding.

"She wishes you to watch the tribes greatest riders compete for the honor of riding by your side on the battlefield. It's some kind of ancient rite. She also has some other demands, but you'd turn them down anyway. However, before all this, she wishes you to prove your mettle against the current lead rider. A man she calls 'Mountain Thunder'."

A) Accept
B) Refuse
C) Other

>>33995858
>A) Accept

>>33995858
>A) Accept
Might as well.

>>33995895
>>33995917
You have Maurice accept, and the old woman smiles again.

"She is very happy to hear this. Mountain Thunder has been awaiting this challenge for days now. He has spent most of them wrestling and communicating with the spirits for strength." The woman motions for the two of you to stand. You do, and before long you find yourselves standing outside the tent again as a massive crowd of people gather around. Maurice approaches you with his robes removed, revealing his scarred and somewhat filthy body.

"Sir, according to the locals, wearing armor is considered an insult. It might be best if you remove it before this challenge."

A) Strip
B) Keep it on
C) Other

>>33996323
a

>>33996323
>B) Keep it on
Armour is useful. It protects us from sharp objects.

>>33996345
You begin removing your armor with Maurice's help. Soon you are down to your tunic and trousers again, as your boots are plated themselves.

"Ah, they requested you remove your shirt as well. Your opponent will be fighting with no top, as he wishes to display his symbols of pride and triumph. They ask you do the same." You have no symbols to speak of, but it's not as though the shirt will provide much defense.

A) Remove it
B) Keep it on

>>33996618
>A) Remove it

Rolled 14

>>33996618
>A) Remove it

>>33996627
>>33996849
You pull the tunic over your head and hand it to Maurice to hold. The tribesmen all observe you, and nod to one another.

"How long have you had that, sir?" Maurice asks, point at your chest. You look down and see a handprint on your right bosom, sitting there as if it had always been. It looks too square to be natural, and is orange besides.

A) It's nothing
B) I'm not sure
C) I think I know but...
D) Other

>>33997016
>B) I'm not sure
>C) I think I know but...

>>33997016
>B) I'm not sure
>C) I think I know but...
...be this the workings of Monk Ross?

>>33997044
>>33997107
Soon the crowd starts cheering and causing an uproar. You look over and see the people beginning to part, and forming a large circle outside the old woman's tent. You are pushed into the middle just in time to see who you presume to be your opponent entering the makeshift ring. It is the same rider who lead the group that discovered you in the plains. Now he is stripped of his leather and hide, as well as his headdress. His hair is pulled back into a ponytail, and his face and upper body are painted with rich, thick colors. There are many patterns running along his body, including serpents, hoofprints, hands, and feathers. He approaches you inside the circle and grits his teeth. He stands nearly three inches above you and is built as big as any of the paladins you can remember. Even the traitor Scipio would have admired his gains.

The crowd begins cheering in unison, chanting something you cannot understand. Drums begin sounding from somewhere, as well as a loud horn. Mountain Thunder raises an arm, offering a handshake.

A) Shake
B) Refuse

>>33997310
>A) Shake

>>33997310
>A) Shake
I'm not hiding any weapons up the sleeves that aren't there.

>>33997373
>>33997580
You take his hand in yours and shake. You see a wide smile cut across his grim face, and are suddenly met with a huge fist to the teeth. You stumble back, but are able to catch yourself. You look up and see the crowd cheering as Thunder strides toward you, cracking his knuckles as he grins.

A) Go on the offensive
B) Defend

>>33997831
>A) Go on the offensive
"Well, that was dirty."

>>33997831
>A) Go on the offensive

>>33997831
>A) Go on the offensive
Give him the ol' 1, 3!

>>33997872
>>33997961
>>33997990
You spit out a little blood and rush right back at your opponent. He seems slightly surprised. You throw a wild punch, barely missing him as he moves aside. You quickly plant your foot in the ground and put your shoulder into his ribcage, sending the both of you to the ground. You rush to get up, and manage to regain your feet just before he does.

A) Kick him
B) Let him get up
C) Grab him

>>33998294
>A) Kick him

>>33998294
>C) Grab him

>>33998338
You bring your leg up and deliver a hard kick to his back, putting him back down on the ground. There are gasps from the crowd. Thunder stays still for a moment, and then suddenly sweeps his leg through yours, bringing you down. You race to get back up again, but this time he beats you. He pounces and lands on top of you, raining heavy blows down on your head and chest.

A) Try to throw him off
B) Defend
C) Hit back

>>33998653
>C) Hit back
the throat would work. So would the nuts, come to think of it...

>>33998653
>C) Hit back
Glasgow kiss is always the answer.

>>33998653
>C) Hit back

>>33998685
>>33998709
You choose to abandon sense and begin trying to break his ribs with fierce punches. You take a few blows to the chest and face, but also land plenty on his ribs, neck, and sides. Eventually, he can take no more and rolls off of you. You get to your feet and look over at him. He breathes heavily, and is slightly off balance.

A) Taunt him
B) Rush at him
C) Catch your breath

>>33998806
>B) Rush at him

>>33998806
>C) Catch your breath

>>33998806
>A) Taunt him
>B) Rush at him
"What's the matter? Baby can't take a hit?"

>>33998855
Quadruple doubles can't be denied

>>33998855
>>33999130
That's a pretty good get there

>>33998855
>>33998827
You stand tall and motion at him rudely. You see rage build in his eyes. There is fire in him, without a doubt. But emotion is not always a boon in battle. You run at him, throwing all your weight into the attack. He catches you and tosses you around him. You roll in the dirt and right yourself just as he brings his leg around for a powerful kick.

A) Dodge
B) Block

>>33999210
>A) Dodge

>>33999210
>A) Dodge

>>33999230
>>33999288
You kick off of the ground and roll to one side to avoid the attack. As you right yourself, Thunder is upon you once more. He raises a thick leg and attempts to bring it down with a mighty stomp.

A) Catch it
B) Avoid it

>>33999534
a

>>33999534
>A) Catch it
And that's how we shoulder charged a guy in the crotch.

>>33999552
>>33999616
You open your arms and grab hold of his leg as it comes to you. It does make an impact on your chest, but your strength is more than enough to hold him. In fact, your strength feels to be bolstered somehow. You twist and pull him to the ground.

A) Pin him
B) Let go
C) Injure him

>>33999761
>A) Pin him

>>33999761
>A) Pin him

>>33999761
>C) Injure him
>A) Pin him
Is he on his back or his front?
If he's on his back, knee to testicles, then pin
If he's face down, kidney punch then pin

>>33999799
>>33999815
You roll over and lock up his leg. He struggles to break free, testing your endurance. The crowd watches in relative silence. Thunder begins shouting wildly, and refuses to give in despite his situation.

A) Dislocate his knee
B) Hold him as long as you can

>>33999937
>A) Dislocate his knee
Sorry, Thunder. You fought well, but you need to learn when to fold.

>>33999937
>A) Dislocate his knee

>>33999937
a

>>33999972
>>33999992
>>34000007
With a twist and a push, there comes a sickening pop. Thunder screams in pain as his leg is effectively crippled. You stand up and wipe the sweat from your forehead, looking out at the crowd. Many seem shocked, some are only silent. Shortly, a man steps forward. He wears a headdress similar to Thunders before arriving at the camp, and speaks to the people. Maurice comes up behind you and hands you your shirt, which you pull on as he translates.

"You have beaten the mightiest rider in the camp. You've proven your strength and ferocity, and so the elder will grant you her forces. Eight-hundred riders will now be your to command. Should I make arrangements then?"

A) Go ahead, I need to rest
B) There's something else I need to do

>>34000289
b
ask the old woman what she knows about the dragon

>>34000366
You tell Maurice to set up another audience with the old woman. He nods and sets off. You begin strapping your armor back on, and just as you finish Maurice returns. You go with him back into the old woman's tent and sit down. Before you can even get comfortable, she begins speaking.

"She congratulates you on your victory. Mountain Thunder, er, 'Biolo' I should say, was a man of pride. He was far too eager to meet you in battle, and that was his undoing." The old woman draws from her pipe, exhales the smoke, and then turns it around and offers it to you.

A) Accept
B) Decline

>>34000636
>A) Accept

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>>34000636
>A) Accept
Ten minutes later...

>>34000652
>>34000724
You take the pipe and inhale a little of the smoke. It is rough going down, and worse coming up. You begin coughing uncontrollably, and hand the pipe to Maurice as you try to compose yourself. He takes a long, deep drag from it, and lets the smoke leave through his nostrils before passing it back to the old woman. She cackles at your discomfort.

Through the coughs, you manage to get your question out. Maurice translates quickly.

"Dordak Khan sends his underlings to search for the tribal camps every so often. The veil is a magic passed down from elder to elder since ancient times, but only recently have the tribes needed it. Unfortunately, it is extremely difficult to master, and should any of the elders perish before Dordak Khan is slain, their people will be exposed. However, now that you have proven yourself to the White Pine, the other tribes may be more willing to listen to you. As for Dordak Khan himself, all she knows is what her scouts tell her. He spent one month putting the great cities under his rule, and then demanded tribute. He has three drakes, although I suppose you brought that down to two. At any rate, they are his mightiest tools, other than his own powers." The old woman makes a grand gesture with her one visible hand, and Maurice is taken aback slightly.

"It seems that she does know one thing about Dordak Khan. He fears few things, but he does fear lightning. He has never taken wing during a storm."

A) Thank her
B) Ask something else
C) Other

>>34001070
>A) Thank her

>>34001070
>He fears few things, but he does fear lightning
Eeeexcellent.
>A) Thank her

>>34001104
>>34001109
You thank her for her help, and leave her tent. Outside, you take a few deep breaths of fresh air to clear your lungs. As you do, Maurice taps you on the shoulder and points across the camp. You look over and are shocked by what you see.

A team of men are dragging prisoners through the camp by ropes. The ropes themselves are tied around their ankles, and all three of them struggle to break free. The people of the camp hoot and holler as they are made an example of, screaming and shouting through gagged mouths. You don't want to believe it at first, but the three of them are in fact Pietra, Annalise, and Kor.

>>34001227
smooth, guys, real smooth

>>34001227
Not so excellent.

>>34001227
Wrapping a little early. Thanks for sticking around. I love you all.

Tune in next week when we are forced to procreate with the tribes virgins, then figure out what to do with our comrades' corpses

>>34001304
no thanks, the Lord of the North prefers girls with more experience

>>34001304
Thanks for running again Rags, see you next week.

>>34001304
>Tune in next week when we are forced to procreate with the tribes virgins, then figure out what to do with our comrades' corpses
O_O
...sometimes, Rags, you worry me.
Good thread. See you next week.