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You glare at the fortress for a moment. The last time you wandered off the road to explore a seemingly normal fortress, you ended up trapped in an ancient mine that stretched miles into the surface for almost a week and then got dragged through a portal into an alternate dimension for another week. You're finally home, you intend to stay here for a while. Instead you simply roll on past the fortress, over a rather fragile looking stone bridge. You'd be concerned, but it doesn't take long for you to figure out the bridge was formed magically. It supports the weight of your carriage easily and as you roll across you take a moment to peer down into the abyss. You see torches moving to and fro across the riverbanks like little fire flies as people go about their business. The next moment the sight is gone, you're once more on solid ground.

The road takes you on a looping path around the fortress. You ignore the branch that would take you to the main gates, instead making sure you're still headed north. With the fort behind you, you turn your attention to Chrys. “Do you want my cloak? I can always use magic to keep warm.” She shakes her head. “No, it's fine.” She pauses to yawn, covering her mouth. “If I wore it your pet monster would probably beg me to go out and capture a sheep or something equally ridiculous. He is similar in many ways to a particularly unruly child. However, I thank you for the offer.”

(1/3 or 4)

You reach into your cloak and pull out a bottle of wine. Not the good stuff, but it'll do. The glass is clear and the wine inside is a deep burgundy. A cork seals it closed, but you pull it with your teeth and stuff it into your cloak. You're assaulted by the scents of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg. You think you might also smell pepper, but you're not certain. You raise the bottle to your lips and feels like fire when it hits your tongue and seems to burn warmth into your chest as it goes down. As it settles in your gut you decide it's good, but needs to be warmed up.

You manifest a small flame just beneath the base of the bottle and let it heat the wine until it's near boiling. You swirl the contents around a few times and then gradually cool the wine to a drinkable temperature. When you next raise the bottle it slides down much easier. You're not sure how they managed to make wine this alcoholic. It must be fortified. You're about a third of the way through the bottle when Chrys interrupts your growing stupor. “What is that you're drinking?” You glare at her suspiciously. “Wine, fermented and aged grapes. Surely your people have it, yes?” She shakes her head slowly. “My father drank a type of liquor derived from anise and artemisia, but it was said to make a man go blind and half-mad. I never had much interest in it.”

You pass her the bottle and she takes a tentative sip, before kicking back the bottle. She passes it back to you, now significantly lighter. After a short while she nods her head. “It is sweeter than I would like, and as thick as tree sap, but I still enjoy it despite these issues.” You shrug your shoulders. “My people have always preferred their drinks sweet. I'm surprised it isn't more honey than wine. Normally I would add sea water to thin this, but none is available at the moment.”

(2/3)

You spend the next hour or so passing the bottle back and forth as the carriage rolls down the road. You're feeling... drunk. Dead drunk, in fact. You ought to be able to handle yourself just fine though, right? Probably. Hopefully. Oddly enough Chrys barely seems inebriated at all. She drank just as much as you did, or almost at least, and her face is barely flushed at all. She isn't slurring her speech and she seems rock steady. You knew her constitution was greater than that of the average man, but you're still impressed.

Unbidden, she blurts out “I hope that bomb did not erase my name. I carved it into the wall next to the door, but I am unsure just how large the explosion was supposed to be.” You glare in her general direction. “When did you carve your name in the wall? I never noticed.” She thrust a finger into the air dramatically. “Of course not! You spend the vast majority of your time in a semi-catatonic state. I carved it while you were purging Fulvia of corruption, when the guards were changing shifts. I did not wish for it to be obvious, only to be found if the room was closely examined.” She nods her head firmly, finally lowering her finger. Maybe she's a little drunker than you'd thought. Her head whips around, the helmet portion of her armor has been pushed back so you can see her face. Why is she glaring at you? You didn't do anything...

“Why have you been so nice? You did not question me when I asked to travel with you, you invited me to plunder the ruin north of Licae by your side. You've saved my life over and over again. What do you want?”

>Pfft, what is she even talking about? Want? Why would you want something?
>You want... something to eat. You're hungry. Grab some rations from your cloak. Might help you sober up.
>She's your best friend EVER, ever. Swear to the gods, best friend. Freakishly strong and whatnot. That's all you need.
>Write-in

>>34200890
What took you so long?
>Pfft, what is she even talking about? Want? Why would you want something?

>>34200902
Had to research Turkic liquors and the different vintages and styles of Roman and Arabic wines.

>>34200890

>Pfft, what is she even talking about? Want? Why would you want something?
>You want... something to eat. You're hungry. Grab some rations from your cloak. Might help you sober up.

>>34200890
>Pfft, what is she even talking about? Want? Why would you want something?
Damn shawty, can't a nigga holla at ya girl

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>>34200890
>Pfft, what is she even talking about? Want? Why would you want something?

I find it funny how scared of being sidetrack people might be now

>>34200890
>All I want in life is ADVENTRUE and the more friends I have along the way the better!

>>34200890
>Inb4 Chrys is an angry drunk

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>>34200890
>>She's your best friend EVER, ever. Swear to the gods, best friend. Freakishly strong and whatnot. That's all you need.
mah sistah from anotha motha

>>34200950
>There were no survivors.

>>34200890
>Pfft, what is she even talking about? Want? Why would you want something?

>>34200890
>She's your best friend EVER, ever. Swear to the gods, best friend. Freakishly strong and whatnot. That's all you need.

>What even, man? What even?
Writin'

Because I was lonely, you where the 1st person I met who was "friendly" after I was banished. That meant a lot to me.

>>34200993
I actually kinda like this. Knowing Chrys' obsession with being remembered, if we told her she was important to us she'd probably be elated.

>>34200993
Gaaaay

We should start drunkingly rubbing her horns, I wanna see how fast our hand is removed

>>34201006
I blame the alcohol making Mik mellower than usual.

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>>34201021
H-how lewd~

>>34200879
>My father drank a type of liquor derived from anise and artemisia, but it was said to make a man go blind and half-mad.
>Her people mainly drink Absinthe.
Hardcore motherfuckers.

>>34201092
Of course they are, have you not been paying attention?

>>34201092
Pussies, a real man drinks paint thinner

>>34201092
To be fair, Absinthe's fairly tame if it's correctly distilled. Fuck it up and you' gon get #rekt hard for sure.

>>34201131
>implying they don't distill it badly on purpose

You scoff. She punches you in the shoulder. “Don't laugh! I am being serious.” You rub your arm when she hit you, even the lightest tap seems to hurt, damn. “Easy! Gods above, woman. No need to get violent. Wasn't even laughing just... why would I want something from you? You were the first-” You wave a hand searchingly in the air as you try to think of a phrasing you like. “You know, anything really. First thing I met that was friendly. Besides Sadik, at least. He was just...” You scratch your head in thought. “Probably just looking to take my money. Now that I think of it. Anyway, it meant something that you didn't try and kill me. Most of my own people, hell my own little sister probably would've killed me.”

You stare off into space for a moment, running over what you just said and trying to decide whether it was at all coherent. Your thoughts are unfortunately interrupted before you can decide. “So, I earned your loyalty?” You squint at her. “Yeah... I don't know, I guess you could say that. I mean, I'm kinda the leader here but it'll do.” She nods her head brusquely, apparently ignoring the vast majority of what you just said. “Good... so, if I were to ask you to perform a task, you would be happy to do so?”

Why is she being so weird? She's not even acting drunk, she's just acting all... weird. Don't her people value bluntness? Why does she keep beating around the bush?

>Maybe? It depends on the task. What is she being so cagey for?
>You've kinda got a lot on your plate right now, you'd rather not get all sidetracked again...
>Sure, absolutely. You'll do whatever, man. You don't even care. Reward? Who gives a shit.
>Write-in

>Sure, absolutely. You'll do whatever, man. You don't even care. Reward? Who gives a shit.

>>34201196
>Sure, absolutely. You'll do whatever, man. You don't even care. Reward? Who gives a shit.
Yeah, totally, like no problem. We niggas

>Maybe? It depends on the task. What is she being so cagey for?

>>34201196
>Maybe? You're acting strangely unblunt, but if it's no mass murder or suicide, or really, something Magic Mik would do when drunk in an ancient ruin, hit me.

>>34201196
>Sure, absolutely. You'll do whatever, man. You don't even care. Reward? Who gives a shit.
CHOO CHOO FUN TRAIN!

>>34201196
>Maybe? It depends on the task. What is she being so cagey for?
The side-quest is an event horizon

This is not Banished Quest, this is Sidequest Quest

>>34201196
>Maybe? It depends on the task. What is she being so cagey for?
You're weirding me out, staph it

>>34201196
>Yeah... I don't know, I guess you could say that. I mean, I'm kinda the leader here but it'll do.
Why is this line so funny to me?

>>34201196
>Sure, absolutely. You'll do whatever, man. You don't even care. Reward? Who gives a shit.

>>34201196
>Maybe? It depends on the task. What is she being so cagey for?

>>34201196
>Maybe? It depends on the task. What is she being so cagey for?

>inb4 she asks us to kill someone in the party
it's probably feelings related though, or at least I hope.

>>34201229
>>34201234
>>34201237
>>34201242
>>34201247
>>34201248
>Maybe

>>34201243
>>34201235
>>34201219
>>34201217
>I'mma ride wit mah muffuggin' niggas.

>>34201273
I hope its a mission to go see her dad or something, or maybe to murder the shit out of her husband, really anything to do with her hometown

>>34201306
Her dad is DEEEEAAAAD.

>>34201196
Anyone play MH? She's about to enter her black Diablos period and needs us to keep her down.
What could possibly go wrong?

>>34201313
Then we go fucking visit the grave, or maybe he got really shitty arrangements and she wants us to get his body and give him a proper burial

>>34201306
I'd be very okay with killing her husband
pretty sure proposing to her involves bringing her his severed head

>>34201306
>>34201313
I could totaly see Soma pull something like that.
>What you want go see your dad or something?
>My dad is DEEEEAAAAAD
>cave our chest in

>>34201314
Fuck I forgot periods are a thing, RUN FOR YOUR LIVES
>>34201332
Yeah Soma said so

Soma about the companion sheet, isn't Chryssa 1/2 insight on her way to vatis in earth magic?

>>34201411
Ah, good catch. I'd forgotten that meditation session in the Tower. I'll add it in.

>>34201443
Noice, you plan to organize a litle party when she get her level and her robe? would she ever wear the robe?

>>34201443
Soma, just in case you forgot, earlier we also attained our third healing insight but you didn't update our character sheet. Also, our guars came back to us. Just letting you know in case you forgot.

>>34201475
Guess I'll add that in too, along with 10000 gold and the Ultimate MacGuffin.

>>34201475
They did? OH yeah! they totaly did, turns out they have some kind of GPS thing with their master....Al Gasreed please...

This is weirding you out. She's been doing that a lot lately, come to think of it. Granted she is tipsy. This is the first time you've seen her the slightest bit inebriated. “I dunno, Chrys. Maybe? I mean, you're acting all... strange. I mean-” You wave a hand in the air, it's a gesture that doesn't really mean anything but you felt the need to make it. “-I guess as long as it's not mass murder or... burning down a city, or killing one of our party members.” She screws up her face in confusion. “What? No! Why would I ask you to kill one of the party? I rather like our fellow companions. I suppose I am a tad suspicious of Fulvia and Mortia, but I wouldn't want to see them harmed.” She shakes her head. “No, listen. What I have to ask of you is very personal.”

She takes a deep breath. You think this is probably the most words she's ever said in a row. “I want you to... kill my husband.” She's staring at you really intensely. It's a little unsettling. “He wed me by force, not of my own free will. He tried to force himself upon me multiple times. The vows I made prevent me from pursuing other romantic interest. In short, his death would make my life immensely more pleasant.”

You sigh, heavily. That seems like... a lot to ask of a friend. You still sometimes recall the face of Lord Spiros as you plunged a dagger into his abdomen and watched the life leave him, some part of you feels guilty even if he was a horrible person. From the sound of it, Chrys' husband is just as bad, but on the other hand you only have one side of the story...

>You'll do it. Not immediately, mind you. You still need to reach the water temple and have a few obligations to fulfill, but you will do it.
>You can't justify killing her husband. He was kind of a dick to you, and he did attack you once, but that doesn't mean he needs to die.
>You need time to think about it before coming to any sort of decision.
>Write-in

>>34201489
>the Ultimate MacGuffin is just one of the lamps, but blue instead of red.

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>>34201498
>Al Gasreed, Guar Mount (Carry 300 lbs, cover 12 miles/hr, consume a day's worth of food if not grazed) (Missing, presumed dead)
>Missing, presumed dead.

>>34201499
>>You'll do it. Not immediately, mind you. You still need to reach the water temple and have a few obligations to fulfill, but you will do it.
Yeah that's nigga's dead, but it doesn't mean you'll get engaged to me or whatever ok?

>>34201499
>You'll do it. Not immediately, mind you. You still need to reach the water temple and have a few obligations to fulfill, but you will do it.

>>34201499
>You'll do it. Not immediately, mind you. You still need to reach the water temple and have a few obligations to fulfill, but you will do it.

>>34201499
>You'll do it. Not immediately, mind you. You still need to reach the water temple and have a few obligations to fulfill, but you will do it.

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>>34201517
>Missing, presumed dead.

>>34201499
>You'll do it. Not immediately, mind you. You still need to reach the water temple and have a few obligations to fulfill, but you will do it.
CHOO CHOO FUCK THAT GUY

>>34201499
>You'll do it. Not immediately, mind you. You still need to reach the water temple and have a few obligations to fulfill, but you will do it.
He made both of our lives harder and tried to kill us. Besides, you're the one asking, of course I'll help you out.
Remember to do it alone, this is probably an intimate matter.

>>34201499
>You'll do it. Not immediately, mind you. You still need to reach the water temple and have a few obligations to fulfill, but you will do it.
I guess.

>>34201499

>You'll do it. Not immediately, mind you. You still need to reach the water temple and have a few obligations to fulfill, but you will do it.

>>34201499
>>You'll do it. Not immediately, mind you. You still need to reach the water temple and have a few obligations to fulfill, but you will do it.
fuck yeah

Everybody wants us to kill things.

>>34201579
Yeah but I still have a grudge against this guy, fuck him on a personal level

Need to make sure that killing her husband will not put us in his place in her people's eyes or something.
Though having Chryssa calling us husband everytime we do something stupid... she's our sis after all.

>>34201499
>You'll do it. Not immediately, mind you. You still need to reach the water temple and have a few obligations to fulfill, but you will do it.

You know Chryssa, you don't have to let your culture dictate your life. I did, once, and look where I ended up for trying to do the right thing. There's a lot more out there than the arcane, ancient customs of the long dead.

>>34201587
No, I mean in the quest.

We're like some sort of magical mercenary.

>>34201579
we can't waifu Chrys otherwise

>>34201601
It started with Lord Spiros.
Then that insane AI in the mines, for the spirit.
Now Chrys's husband.
Soon, the Shah...
Is this Assassin Quest?

>>34201589
>she's our sis
since fucking when? Shes my waifu and has been since a little after we met her, still don't want romance though, fuck that shit ADVENTURE CHOO CHOO

>>34201597
>arcane, ancient customs of the long dead
This is about the village she grew up in, anon. Besodes, she's 23, she can make her own decisions.
good thing our marriage customs are compatible in case she wants to go that route

>You'll do it, eventually.
Writin'

Better ask her if he just need to 'disapear' for her to be set free or should there be a body

>>34201634
Not really? I thought fucking an outsider is a big fucking no no?

>>34201646
By disappear you mean feed him to ricky right? Because I want him dead not just having a pleasant vacation

>>34201622
Well, in the earlier threads, people were calling it jew quest or haggle quest.

I miss those times.

>>34201634
Megalos got banished for tapping dat sweet human poontang

>>34201634
Actually I'm pretty sure her people are monogamous, and not to mention screwing a non-Samjan is a banishment-tier offense.

>>34201636
Lol I can see it already.
>Super murderous culture
>Oh Mik, I'm so happy we're married now
>wat.jpg
>Oh I forgot to tell you, the person who kills my old husband becomes my new husband. kek.
>waifu acquired

>>34201658
You know it, my brother of african ancestry.

>>34201658
>ricky doesn't eat him
>just ties him to one of the chairs and somehow gives him air to breathe

>>34201674
>the person who kills my old husband becomes my new husband.

Nah that's only one out of two. We also need to best her in fair combat.

>>34201647
>>34201673
>>34201669
laws!=customs
I meant that in bothcases the wife is supposed to be loyal to the husband(at least while he's alive).
Besides, they can't banish us twice, what do we care about laws.

>>34201716
This, someone asked Soma about it, and please remember we will have our ass handed to us in combat

>>34201704
you are now aware that no chicken bones fell out of our robe yet

I think Ricky just wants to set up his own little farm or just wants pets

>>34201704
>He plays the Oud as bad as Mik.
>In the void you can't hear sounds.
>Ricky plays directly into your mind, he sing too.
>All day erryday.
worse than death

>>34201734
>Ricky is making a fucking zoo
I fucking love ricky man

>>34201733
She will MAKE us spar with her until we win. Good thing we don't have to worry about a broken pelvis, what with being a water Vatis.

>>34201734
More like he's confus why the delicious meat gave him has feather and his alive this time.
Where's that sgt.Clucky picture when you need it

>>34201762
>spoiler
Shes in control of her strength though, word of god

>>34201762
Ultimate Snu-Snu machine.

>>34201750
So will you be sad when we inevitably have to kill him?

>>34201776
In that situation, I could see Chrys' control slipping, if only for the humor.

>>34201797
Fuck you, we won't have to kill him, he is best bro, he would never turn on us. S-shut up ;_;

>>34201734
Actually that exact thing has happened. When we were first leaving town when we had the cloak.

>>34201809
The other two artifacts would have slowly drained our max vys/vitality or driven us insane. The catch with the cloak is that we have to "put down" our buddy when he threatens to cross over into real space lest we damn the world to a violent death.

>>34201842
Shut up shut up, I hate you shut up

>>34201842
>Implying we wouldn't welcome our new void overlord with a smile and open arms

>>34201861
Its fine. Ricky understands. "SKREEEE! SKREE SKRE SKREE. SKREE SKREEE, 'MIKHAEL'."

So why does Ricky only act up when we aren't wearing him?

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>Ricky after too many chickens.

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You glare at her for a moment. “This doesn't mean we're married, does it? I mean, you're great, really. Cute and all that. Just, you know. Marriage is a big contentment-” She cuts you off, why do her cheeks seem so much more red. “No! No, no it doesn't mean we're married.” She clears her throat. “It simply means I am a widow. If I were to seek another husband, I would need to craft a new marriage sheath. Then-” She shakes her head. “We've been over this, it's not important. When you are ready to depart, come speak with me. You will need to go alone, I would not wish the others to find out about this. I will provide you what information I know of him and of alternative entrances into the city. You will need to leave a body, but you need not take any trophies if you do not feel him worthy.”

Conversation sort of dies off after that. No better way to kill a buzz than talk about murdering a woman's husband. Seriously, you were really enjoying just being drunk and happy. That was fun. Now you're just sort of drunk and... unsettled. You feel a little sick, and your head hurts. The sun starts to rise, and you notice the surroundings are starting to get more lush. You can smell the sea on the wind and gulls soar by far overhead. You have to be near the coast, and hopefully that translates to near the temple. Perhaps an hour later you're rumbling along the coast, the road once more paved and straight, rather than a winding dirt trail. The sun is up properly by the time you spot smoke rising on the horizon.
(1/2)

Instead of a vast temple complex, as you'd expected, you find that the road ends and a dirt path begins. It winds its way down a cliff face, onto a series of wooden slats that run along the white, sandy beach. The tide is just going out, and there seem to be an inordinate number of crabs, sea shells, and plant life scattered across the wet sands. The scene is almost achingly familiar, a reminder of a youth spent submerged up to your neck in sea water, trying to master the most basic of techniques.

The wooden slats eventually lead you into what seems to be a village of some sort. It's built up the side of a mountain face, the architecture odd for the region. You note a vast number of fishing boats setting out with the tide, and a good half of the buildings are built on little isolated islands of rock in the bay. There seems to be a small fortress situated on the highest bluff, and a small canyon carves its way into the mountain, a waterfall thundering into the bay from high above. You can't help but think that formation looks unnatural.

>Make for the fortress.
>Ask a passing fisherman if he knows where the Water Temple is.
>Write-in

>>34202018
>>Ask a passing fisherman if he knows where the Water Temple is.
Maybe have an early breakfast with the gang?

>>34202018
>Ask a passing fisherman if he knows where the Water Temple is.

>>34202043
Seconding both of these.

>>34202005
>being that focused on our marriage comment
waifu confirmed
>>34202018
>Ask a passing fisherman if he knows where the Water Temple is.

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>>34202005
>No better way to kill a buzz than talk about murdering a woman's husband.

Don't I know it.

> I would need to craft a new marriage sheath.
Pic related.

>>34202018
>Ask a passing fisherman if he knows where the Water Temple is.

>>34202018
>>Ask a passing fisherman if he knows where the Water Temple is.

>>34202018
>>>34202018
Ask a passing fisherman if he knows where the Water Temple is.

>>34202018
>>Ask a passing fisherman if he knows where the Water Temple is.

I think I'll call it here for tonight. We reached the temple. (Well, not the ACTUAL temple, but you're here.)
I'll start next thread with your proper arrival.

>>34202079
>lewd
disgusting

>>34202018
>Ask a passing fisherman if he knows where the Water Temple is.

>>34202106
Thanks for the threads Soma.
Will stalk your water temple next time.

>>34202106
You fucking cocktease

>>34202106
Alright, thanks for running Soma.

>>34202135
You know it. At least I fulfilled my promise this time.

>>34202142
Are we inside the fucking temple? NO. You failed me again Soma.

>>34202106
Thanks for running Soma. You're really showing that legendary Irish endurance.

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Banished%20Quest
Archive here. G'night. Ask shit on my ask page and I'll get to it tomorrow. Or in this thread, and I'll also get to it tomorrow if it's not dead.

>>34202155
>I'll get to it tomorrow
I asked shit yesterday ain't it ain't been answered, fuk u

>>34202106
unrelated: when we next tell a story, we can use Siege! miniatures to show it. E.g. when we tell our story we can create our group made from various elements: Chryssa from stone, Prof from fire...

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>>34202106
Thanks for running the thing. Have you ever looked into cocaine? Because if that would benefit your running schedule, I am going to say you should.

>>34202155
Don't forget to add the insight for Chryssa

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/34200851/

Archive here

To think people wanted to go to the fortress first.

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I guess we're going to rip a guys head off now

>>34205460
I wish we had a reason to be cruel to him, because then we could have so much fun
>paralyze him
>cut small bits of flesh off, as much as we can until he's 1 step away from death
>heal him
>repeat

>paralyze him
>cut his throat
>heal what is necessary
>cut all around the neck
>heal only what's absolutely necessary for survival
>weaken bones, windpipe, arteries, etc.
>literally break his head off with our bare hands

>>34205553
What the fuck

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>>34205553
What in the fuck?

>>34205553
This reminds me of that request that was in the shut thread that was to /d/ for /d/

>>34205553>>34205669>>34205741

Alright, maybe the "I wish" was too much. I meant that it's a shame we can't experiment (and have some fun) with out magic and the human body. Think of all the possibilities! Don't you think it's our wizardly duty to be creative?

>>34205772
What the fuck man

>>34205772
You do realize that dawn near every kingdom, even the racist ass Sam jam banned that kind of experimentation too right?

>>34205779
Fine, drop the torture thing. Then how about this
>git gud at enchanting
>enchant piece of metal to apply confuse+fear+pain (maybe +paralyze) to user based on conditions
>conditions is attacking us, trying to removing this piece of metal, talking to others about this
>implant them in their body somewhere (maybe in their skull so it can't easily be removed)
>set it to kill the host if removed
>no one ever messes with us again
It might work as a ring as well, or maybe arrows for Chys (though it might not be worth the trouble)

>>34205553
Well, if we don't already have grandmaster by the time we get around to dealing with him, then we can do that as a form of meditation.

Bump

>>34205602
>>34205857
Can you just fuck off?

>>34207881
Wait, didn't mean to link >>34205602
My bad

Bump

>>34208799
Why are you bumping a dead quest thread?

>>34209174
B-but Soma said he might answer questions here if the thread is still alive
;_;

>>34210004
Use the ask page in the OP.

>>34202172
I don't answer every question asked, just the questions I want to answer.

>>34202175
That would certainly be possible.

>>34202180
I have not looked into cocaine, and I would rather not go the way of Papa-N. Working as a mercenary in Mexico sounds rather unpleasant.

>>34205553
>>34205857
Little weird, mate.

>>34210245
So, should we limit questions to your ask page for now?

>>34210626
Nah, I'll still answer questions in thread. Asking on my ask page means I'll probably get to it. Asking in thread will likely get more immediate gratification, though sometimes I ignore questions because I'm typing or because I can't answer them without giving something important away.

>>34210671
Thanks, but I meant right now, as in if we should just let this thread die.
I might as well paste what I was going to ask on your ask.fm here in any case though

>killed form resembles Pani's depiction
>"Died Ignobly, Killed by His Nature"
>Nature magic from within grave
How did it take so long for me to figure this out, the guy in the tomb is the former god of Nature, since nature is the pair of water, makes sense they resemble each other.
>tfw we missed the chance to have a god indebted to us by freeing/reviving him+good points with Pani because they're siblings or something

>"Entombed Within The Bones of Earth"
So we can assume the female figure was the former god of Earth, though it's strange that she is dead now as well, maybe killed/other by the rest.

Am I on the right track?
I'll just ask this on your ask page too if you want, but please answer somehow so I know you saw it.

>>34210792
You're moving in the right direction, a tad skewed but definitely getting there.

Also, good news! I'm apparently not doing anything to day. With that in mind, I'll be continuing this thread shortly. As in, as soon as I finish my bagel and start writing.

>>34210928
hooray! It was a good thing not to close the tab all day

>>34210928
>a tad skewed
Well, let me reconsider then
>4 figures present
>no metal except for when killing "nature" god
>in bones of earth
If nature god really is nature god, then maybe the female figure was metal and taking revenge for earth (or the other way around and using weapon to be symbolic or something)
also
>metal is "lost" element
>mask belonged to a cult to a dead god
this would point towards dead god being metal, if we didn't also see the coffin of "nature". And if metal wasn't still (presumably) practiced in the forests (though bad relations between them and the rest could be a result of conflict between gods)
We don't know of any cultures heavily tied to earth magic, do we?

Otherwise my theory of elemental relation=physical resemblance falls apart, in which case I might as well be shooting in the dark.

>>34211096
Perhaps the Metal is tied somehow to Earth and Nature?

>>34211096
>>34210792
Went back to check out the thread.
>Taking a closer look at the sarcophagus, it is carved with intricate geometric patterns. Mostly straight jagged lines with no real rhyme or reason to why they're carved in any one position. On a magical level, you feel that whatever is inside the sarcophagus exudes an incredible amount of power, bleeding it into the air around it. It's not just raw vys either, but rather distinctly earth magic.

It wasn't nature magic inside the tomb, but Earth magic.

>>34211096
Ehhh, I probably shouldn't say whether or not you're getting colder or warmer. But you're getting colder.

>>34211227
colder=ice/water, warmer=fire

>>34211141
Well, metal is the opposite(in its effects) and pair to earth after all, I had assumed they had similar relations to water+nature. But now that I consider their applications/effects, it seems significantly different to what I assumed.
Considering water and nature don't contradict or work against each other, but in fact are almost helping each other. metal/earth might by rivalry.

>>34211201
You're right, and now that I look at the archives
>>30844217
>Going along the wall carving, Surya is entrapped by one of the figures in a cage of stone, and then the other figure lashes at it with a blade of ice. The god is cut, and his blood drops from the bars of his stone cage, down onto a dot bellow
>>30858714
>Surya is leashed by a collar of what you think is earth, the horned figure bowing low to what you think is Pani and offering her a chain.
So 4-armed is earth, and was allies with Pani (though I still find the physical similarity between water+earth strange) and is killed by a female with a dagger
which oddly reminds me of Chrys because crossed arms/daggers/slitting throat of male, but whatever
Now we need to figure out what "by His Nature" means.
>>34211227
How about now?

>>34211372
Warmer.

>>34211372
It kind of makes sense. Water will carve a canyon through the earth, erode a cliff face, and covers most of the planet's surface presumably. Earth would then be subservient to Water.

>>34211372
>by His Nature
Maybe Earth and Nature were a thing, then Nature went yandere and killed him?

>>34211372
You do realize the names of the gods in this setting match the names of the gods in Hindu mythology.

>>34211456
Well tell me about your Hindus then anon

>>34211507
>en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sūrya
Currently looking for Pani.

>>34211372
cont.
We can also assume that the female is either nature or metal (who else?). "His Nature" is confusing me now, because nature/water and both Pani and unknown were females, but dagger to me implies metal (since both earth and pani used their own elements)
Now we have to consider the reasons for this "betrayal". Although not pairs, metal and fire ARE linked, since smiths learn some of both during their work, and the roles of metal and earth are basically opposite of each other (corrode/strengthen) AND metal can transmute earth into metal, though we do not know if the opposite is possible. I could say the Dead God's mindfuckery could be linked to metal's mental effects, but that might just be general god dickery. All this with metal being lost and the mask belonging to a cult leads me to the female being metal.
This begs the question where Nature was during the battle and what s/he looks like.
Gods above, this is fun

>>34211456
I did not, but thank you for informing me.

>>34211456
Do help us out in that case, we're not all experts on Hindu mythology here.

>>34211582
Or "by his nature" means his own element was used against him, or his subservient nature was his downfall. Perhaps he let himself be killed? The phrase can be taken quite a few ways

>>34211956
Maybe the nature of Earth magic? how it weakens/destroys things and how he bowed to Pani/went against Surya?

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You pull back on the reigns, the carriage coming to a sudden halt. One of the camels bays irritably, turning its head as if to see what you're doing. What's his issue? He's a camel. You shake your head, turning your attention to the nearest ship. It's a small skiff with a single sail. The fisherman is the only man on the boat and he's currently manning the tiller. You wave your arm in above you and call out in your loudest voice. “Hail, stranger!”

He calls back after a moment. “Hoy, traveler! What need do you have of me?” You cup your hands around your mouth and call back. “Do you know the way to Pani's temple?” The man points, and you follow his finger. He seems to be indicating the canyon the massive waterfall originates from. “In there!” He calls back. “You'll find a path near the canyon, it leads to the temple! Just follow it up!”

You wave to the man in thanks, as his boat slips further out to sea. You crack the whip a few times to get the camels into motion once more and then guide them over a precarious wooden bridge that spans the river. You find yourself rumbling over largely disused paths into the village, buildings appearing first as scattered farms and groupings of huts and then crowding together into what appears to be some sort of marketplace. Your carriage rolls past a bakery with its doors thrown wide open, letting the sweet scents of freshly baked baklava and the smell of bread seep out into the surroundings. You very nearly stop the carriage just to run in and grab some breakfast, but it can wait. You're so close to the temple you can taste it.

(1/2)

A man hawking fruits and vegetables calls out to you as you pass, and there seem to be a dozen fish sellers hawking their wares on both sides of the street. The road slopes gently upwards the longer you follow it and before you know it your camels are struggling up the steep slope, towards the fortress at the top. You keep looking for a path that turns off towards the waterfall, but you don't see any. Eventually you're forced to stop as you approach the fortress gate, several heavily armored guards stepping forward to seize your camel's reins. One of them addresses you, his hand on his sword. “What business have you with Varistha Sehzade?”

You recognize 'Varistha' as a style of address afforded the head of a monastery, if you recall correctly it means roughly 'Chief' or 'Commander'. That must mean Sehzade is the name of the individual in question.

>Tell them you've come to perfect your talents.
>Tell them you've come simply to speak with the man.
>Tell them to get out of your way, you'll not be stopped so close to your goal!
>Write-in

>>34212216
>>Tell them you've come to perfect your talents.
>>Tell them you've come simply to speak with the man.
One of these

>>34212216
>>Tell them you've come to perfect your talents.

>You've come to perfect your talents.
Writin'

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Oh shit we running?

Aww yiss

>>34212416
>kindly doing a thread before previous 404'd
>Soma has only 3 voters and I was not here in time
I'm so sorry

You shrug your shoulders nonchalantly. “I have come to perfect my talents, to further advance my mastery of Water magic.” The guard nods. “Are you prepared to act as the Varistha instructs, to praise the benevolent Shahbanu?” Huh, you can't recall ever hearing that style used for Pani. It's an old Hiacian imperial title, used to describe the wife of the Shahanshah. Still, your family has always had close ties with the church of Pani, so why not agree? “I will give praise as it is do and act as I am bidden, so long as my knowledge grows.” The guard nods stiffly and removes his hand from his sword, letting your camel's reins go. His companions follow suit. One of them whistles loudly and the gate begins to grind open, allowing you to whip the camels into motion again and guide them inside the walls.

The guards walk beside your vehicle, the one nearest you speaking as you proceed slowly into the fortress courtyard. “You will be allowed to leave your carriage and animals here, they will be tended to. You will need to proceed to the temple on foot, the paths are much too narrow to allow a mount passage.” You nod, passively. That's about what you expected. As you reach another gate you jerk back the reins and the camels come to a stop. You stand, stretching. One of the guards reaches out his hand towards you and you hand him the reins before hopping off the driver's bench.

(1/2)

Chrys is following your lead, you think. She rounds the carriage to stand by you as one of the guards climbs up into the space you'd occupied only a moment ago. You pound on the carriage door as hard as you can manage and a muffled voice calls back from inside. You hear movement, and then a muffled curse. Finally the door is jerked open and Darzi is standing before you bleary-eyed and disheveled. “Are we here?” You nod your head solemnly. “We are indeed here, and here just happens to be the Water Temple. Come on, get everyone up and out.” She peers around at the guards surrounding the carriage. “Shouldn't we leave someone with the...” She gestures to the carriage, rubbing one of her eyes. “-you know. I don't trust the look of these guys.”

>Naah, it'll be fine. They're in the employ of the temple.
>That's probably wise. Leave Darzi, she speaks the language and knows the customs.
>Leave Chrys instead. She speaks the language and could probably kill all of these men with relative ease.
>Write-in

>>34212837
>>Leave Chrys instead. She speaks the language and could probably kill all of these men with relative ease.

We got to do stuff Darzi. With your scars.

>>34212837
>Naah, it'll be fine. They're in the employ of the temple.

>>34212837
>Naah, it'll be fine. They're in the employ of the temple.
There's no way this could possibly go wrong

>>34212837
>>Naah, it'll be fine. They're in the employ of the temple.

>>34212837
>Naah, it'll be fine. They're in the employ of the temple.
Don't wanna anger our chance at grandmaster

>>34212837
Would our master have healed our scar/Darzi's burns if we had asked? Maybe as a meditation exercise? Watching how a Grandmaster works on a cellular level would probably be worth some modifiers at least.

>>34212837

>Leave Chrys instead. She speaks the language and could probably kill all of these men with relative ease.

We have items of questionable Origen.

>>34213044
In our cloak, not in the carriage (or at least I hope). And they're definitely not taking our cloak away from us.

>>34212837
>>Naah, it'll be fine. They're in the employ of the temple.
nobody can stay behind, everybody in our group has to learn water magic (except Fulvia). Also, they could only steal the carriage, everything else is in the cloak

>Naah, it's fine!
Writin'

>>34213076
What about the Dragon egg?

>>34213037
Almost forgot this, he might not have healed your scars (He'd probably tell you to do it your own damn self) but he probably would've healed Darzi's.

>>34213188
Well, we know what to do when we get back then.

>>34213176
...Shit.
Soma, please incorporate hiding our baby in the cloak, we must not let them take it from us.

>>34213216
Considering they're part of the water temple. They might not take well with the embodiment of the fire element.

>>34213215
Nah, we promised to do it ourselves. I was just interested what he would've answered and what the modifier would've been.

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>>34212571
That would make a pretty good assassin armor.

>>34213239
Well, that is if they believe that it's a dragon egg (remember, dragons have been allegedly extinct for millenia). But still, I don't want to risk it, we suffered too much for our baby.

>>34213263
What is this? Mik in Legate armor?

>>34213188
Soma, last thread our Master remarked that we still have the blue eyes from the spice. Can we heal them back to normal (now or as grandmaster)?

>>34213333
It wouldn't really fall under the purview of healing, there isn't technically anything 'wrong'.

>>34213333
I have a feeling it may not be something that is technically wrong with the eyes, so it may not be healable. Worth a shot though.

>>34213357
Are eyes a window to the soul, or do they hold some similarly spiritual meaning?

>>34213319
Maybe. I think the Legate armor was described as covering the whole body though.

Soma, we better not have to fight our way throgh an entire water temple and the black market to get our egg back because of one decision.

please ;_;

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>>34213502
The carriage is tossed into the sea as all prospective students have to shed their material belongings.

>>34213502
Knowing Soma that hasn't really been his style so far.
I expect the people living here and our various promises will be the primary challenging aspect.

>>34213561
>The carriage is tossed into the sea as all prospective students have to shed their material belongings.
no problem, the carriage belongs to Fulvia, she's not a student, so she can keep it *cough*

>>34213561
Then we shall dive down and rescue the egg, we're master in water it shouldn't be too hard.

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“I'm sure it will be fine, they're temple guardians. When have you ever heard of the church stealing from anybody? Just make sure not to leave anything inside the carriage and it ought to be fine.” She nods, turning away from the door and starting to shake people awake. It looks like Profectus fell asleep sprawled across one of the cushioned benches that surround the table while Skull Kid and Mortia nabbed the beds. Fulvia is hedged into the carriage directly opposite the door by your dragon egg and Profectus, but she waves. It doesn't take long for everyone to file out of the carriage. Darzi is the last to leave, the Dragon Egg in her hands.

You shut the door and wave to the guard sitting on the driver's bench. He waves back, cracking the whip in the air to urge the camels into motion. They lumber their way around, turning towards what you're relatively certain are a set of stables. One of the guards whistles, and the gate you're standing before swings open laboriously. It reveals a steep with only the narrowest of paths clinging to the side of the mountain and winding its way towards the waterfall. Sometimes there isn't even a proper path, just wooden post shoved into the stone. “Proceed up the path, you'll find the temple at the top.” You narrow your eyes, briefly. Was that instruction really necessary? You decide it best not to say anything, instead simple setting off up the path.

(1/2)

The path quickly becomes hazardous. The stone is slick with lichen, moss, and moisture. The closer you get to the waterfall the more deafening the sound of water thundering down the rocks becomes. You don't really have any trouble with it though, you're a water vatis. This is home to you, as far as you're concerned. Your companions are less fortunate. Darzi nearly tumbles off the edge twice, while Profectus, Mortia, and Skull Kid keep falling behind. Chrys at least seems able to keep up, but that's what you'd expect. Eventually you start manipulating the water coating the path and freezing it in such a way as to offer better purchase. Spikes of ice dig into the soles of your shoes with each step, making the climb significantly easier.

You cross missing spans of the path with bridges of ice and simply move the thundering waterfall aside when you need to pass through it. Perhaps, were you not so skilled, this would be an arduous and draining journey. A test of one's skill or ingenuity. For you it may as well be a relaxing stroll through the park. Finally you reach the top of the falls and catch your first glimpse of the monastery. It seems to be carved from the stone of the mountain itself, decorated with wood and metal. You can see the beginnings of an elaborate cave system stretching out behind it, likely also incorporated into the monastery. A massive watermill turns with impressive fury as water pours from an aqueduct above it.
(2/3, I lied)

You cross the stone bridge that spans the river and approach the main entrance, a single massive door carved with an image of Pani sliding a sword into the gut of a soldier. The doors do not open for you, nor can you hear anyone inside over the sound of rushing water. Come to think of it, you don't see any handles. You raise a fist and pound summarily on the door, but after several minutes of waiting and more knocking nobody comes to greet you. You're starting to grow annoyed. You try putting your weight into the door, but it doesn't budge in the slightest. Come to think of it the wood seems in remarkably good condition, for a supposedly centuries old door in an incredibly humid environment...

>Look for an alternative entrance.
>Maybe this is a test? Try to open the doors somehow. (Write-in)

>>34213791
>Try to open the doors
Channel water magic into the wood. What could it hurt?

>>34213791
>Maybe this is a test? Try to open the doors somehow. (Write-in)
We're in a water temple, use water magic (somehow).

>>34213791
Maybe channel water magic into the sword of pani or the wound of the warrior?

>>34213791
Yo, Chryssa, you wanna do your incredible Hulk impression?

If that doesn't work, how about we materialize some golems on the other side and push it open from there.

>>34213791
Use water magic to freeze water between the crack vertical entrance to get it to open via expansion.

>>34213791
Try and see if there's any water in the relief of the soldier.
If so channel it out of the wounds and into the sword of Pani.
If that doesn't work try channeling it out.

>>34213840
I like this idea, does Pani's face betray any emotion?
If wate magic doesn't work, then make an ice pillar and look around before searching for another entrance

>>34213840
>>34213791
This actually sounds like a better idea than the other stuff. I bet the temple won't be too pleased when a Rhynian experiment reduces their front doors to splinters.

>>34213791
Is the door designed to swing open or be pushed up/down?

>Channel water into the door, specifically the sword/wound.
Writin'! Good job, folks.

>>34214037
I will build an effigy of you, and make love to it

>>34214060
Mmmh, butterdoppel.

>>34214037
Can we do normal body enhancement with vys outside of force-passing rolls?

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>>34214197
Wouldn't it just be the same bonus though?

>>34214313
I guess, but maybe we could use it in situations we don't roll for.

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You run your fingers over the ancient wood of the door, tracing the carving of Pani and the warrior. In her other hands, Pani carries her typical trappings. A lotus blossom, a scepter, and a gourd which contains either water or wine, depending on which priest you ask. Her breast are bared, though this isn't unusual for depictions of Pani, and her lower body is garbed in elaborate robes. She's wearing the lotus crown that she's usually depicted with as well. The soldier himself is fairly generic. He is garbed from head to toe in armor and wields a spear in one hand. The armor, you realize, is quite similar to your own. That fills you with a deep sense of unease, but you ignore it.

You press your palm flat against the wound in the soldier's gut, where the sword has plunged through him. As you channel water magic into the ancient wood the carving seems to come alive. Pani withdraws your sword carefully from the soulder, and the man collapses into her arms. She raises the gourd to his lips and as he drinks the wound seems to knit itself closed. When the wound is healed the two figures separate jerkily, and stand on opposite sides of the door. The soldier reaches towards the door frame and, much to your surprise, almost seems to grab onto it. The door swings inward not a moment later.

(1/2)

Standing on the other side of the doorway are ten or fifteen monks dressed in the traditional robes. The Varistha is standing in the center, his arms spread wide in greeting. He is obviously an old man, his beard is long, thick, and ghostly white yet despite his evident age he looks to be in good health. He is not excessively wrinkled nor does he seem blind as your master does. He stands straight and proud, and there is a certain strength to his posture. “Welcome, travelers, to our humble home. Do you come seeking the wisdom the divine?” This is the ritualized greeting a priest makes whenever worshipers enter a temple. You bow, quite familiar with the response. Darzi does the same, and simultaneously the two of you say. “Kind priest we seek only what the Gods would offer us, will you have us at your table?” Your other companions at least have the grace to bow, though they don't follow along. You're not even sure if any of them speak Samjan. The Varistha responds after a short while. “Stand proud, and enter. We would welcome your presence in this place of worship.”

As soon as your party has stepped past the threshold the door shuts behind you, an elaborate series of locks and gears clicking into place to seal it off from the world. Interesting. The Varistha speaks once more. “I am Sehzade, honored to be called Varistha. What would you ask of our temple?”

>A place to sleep, a task to perform, and a meal to eat. You wish to reside here for a short while.
>You seek only their hospitality for a few days, while you meditate.
>Write-in

(Sorry about the delay, had to order dinner.)

>>34214692
>>A place to sleep, a task to perform, and a meal to eat. You wish to reside here for a short while.

>>34214692
>>A place to sleep, a task to perform, and a meal to eat. You wish to reside here for a short while.

Maybe they'll be up for some group meditation if we get into their good graces.

>>34214692
>A place to sleep, a task to perform, and a meal to eat. You wish to reside here for a short while.

Gotta get dem sidequests out

>>34214692
In my head the image of Darzi holding a dragon egg on her back whilst bowing to a Varistha of Pani is a very strange one.

>>34214692
>>A place to sleep, a task to perform, and a meal to eat. You wish to reside here for a short while.

>>34214828
She's holding it in her hands, I thought?

>Live here a while.
Writin'

>>34214844
Well that makes it even more odd.

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>>34214962
It doesn't seem like Soma keeps very good track of the egg and who's holding it.

>>34215052
As long as its there I think thats perfectly alright.

>>34215070
>As long as it's there its fine

>Egg is halfway off a cliff

we sure ask if they can the remove the dead God from our head and also tell them of the painting we saw.

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>>34215295
I am under the impression It's totally cool to share neat pictures on the internet.

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>>34215398
Man fuck Pani.
Dead God all the way.

>>34215398
I'm all for this idea.

>>34214282
Oh yeah now I remember I was going to do another edit on this pic but I realized there's like 4 already

>>34215514
Dead god a shitSo Far

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>>34215480
I think the following has already been posted, but whatever.

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>>34215645
Welp, wrong image.

>>34214363
We can already use it in places with out rolls, it's that people decide not to waste vys

>>34215398
Would they believe us?

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Dead god has done nothing but give us power. I think dead god is pretty bro tier for what it is.

>>34215849
>Dead god has done nothing but make us insane.
FTFY

>>34215913
he just wants a body bro.

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You clear your throat, trying to dredge the proper wording from the depths of your memory. It's been years since you actually went to the temple for prayer. Your parents used to make you go regularly, but once you became an apprentice it was just never very important. “A place to sleep, a task to perform, and a meal to eat. I wish only to reside within your walls for a short while.” Sehzade dips his head briefly in understanding. “Will you willingly forgo any rivalries and grudges held before your coming here?” You respond promptly. “I will.” It's not like you have to actually give up your plans for revenge, you're just not supposed to pursue them so long as you reside here. “Will you devote your life to honoring the goddess, for the duration of your stay?” You nod your head. “I will.” The Varistha eyes your companions, specifically your non-Samjan companions. “Will you hold yourself accountable for the actions of your household, so long as you remain within these walls?” You hadn't quite expected that question, you don't recall ever being asked before, but you nod your head regardless. “I will.”

Sehzade smiles broadly, clapping his hands together. “What would your names be, brother and sister?” It strikes you as odd that he's only addressing Darzi and yourself. “Mikhael Abdul-Hakim.” If he recognizes your name, he doesn't show it. Darzi speaks as soon as you've finished. “Gunay Darzi.” The Varistha nods. “Very well, Brother Mikhael and Sister Gunay. Follow Brother Aziz to your new quarters. Your robes will be delivered shortly and your household-” He stresses that word... oddly. You can't quite put your finger on whether his tone is amused, irritated, or what. “-will be housed in rooms near-by.”
(1/2)

One of the monks rings a gong, and as one the gathered men and women intone “We welcome our new siblings into the fold of the blessed Goddess, may they prove noble additions.” With that, they begin to disperse. Most of them leave in pairs or small groups, while the Varistha himself bows unnecessarily low to you and Darzi in turn. “When you have settled in please come and see me. You will find me in the temple gardens.” With that he stands straight and takes his leave.

The only one remaining in the room is a young man, probably not much older than you. He's tattooed with elaborate designs and writing. His head is shaved save for a single strip of hair he ties back into a tight bun. When the rest of the temple populace has dispersed he bows his head. “You'll have to excuse Varistha Sehzade, he still has vivid memories of our wars with the Rhynians. He has difficulty giving humans and...” He looks from Skull Kid to Chrys. “-near-humans the benefit of the doubt.”

>Wait, he was alive during the time of the Rhynian Empire? How old is he?
>Does the temple have any special rules, a code of conduct?
>Ask if they know of a Chetan Abdul-Hakim, your younger brother. He swore himself into church service if you recall correctly.
>Write-in

(Sorry for the delay, dinner arrived.)

Wait what if all these gods are just aspects of the same god?
Pani is represented by the gourd.
Surya the scepter.
Nature god the Lotus Blossom

>>34216015
>Wait, he was alive during the time of the Rhynian Empire? How old is he?
>Does the temple have any special rules, a code of conduct?

>>34216024
That's Hindu mythology in a nutshell.

>>34216073
Well tell me about your Hindus then anon

>>34216015
>>Wait, he was alive during the time of the Rhynian Empire? How old is he?
>>Does the temple have any special rules, a code of conduct?
>>Ask if they know of a Chetan Abdul-Hakim, your younger brother. He swore himself into church service if you recall correctly.
>>Write-in
Dead God questions

>>34216073
Really? I didn't know that. Thanks!

>>34216015
>>Wait, he was alive during the time of the Rhynian Empire? How old is he?
>>Does the temple have any special rules, a code of conduct?
>>Ask if they know of a Chetan Abdul-Hakim, your younger brother. He swore himself into church service if you recall correctly.

DESTINATION EXPOSITION!

>>34216015
>Wait, he was alive during the time of the Rhynian Empire? How old is he?
>Does the temple have any special rules, a code of conduct?
>Ask if they know of a Chetan Abdul-Hakim, your younger brother.

>>34216015
>>Wait, he was alive during the time of the Rhynian Empire? How old is he?
>>Does the temple have any special rules, a code of conduct?
>>Ask if they know of a Chetan Abdul-Hakim, your younger brother. He swore himself into church service if you recall correctly.

>All the things!
Alright, writin'. I've got to walk the dog real quick but that ought to be the last delay for the night.

Okay vague conspiracy time.
The Earth aspect of this god was getting too ambitious for the other gods comfort.
So the Nature aspect sealed himself off to stop the Earth aspect.
I mean what can stop a god but another god?
Anyways that rev enact we were chasing after in the mines encountered another Artifact blessed by the Earth aspect similar to the mask.
Instead of leaving the sarcophagus alone and leaving he opened it and was overcome by the Earth aspect turning him into what we saw.
Now here's where it gets completely guesswork.
The god we encountered wasn't the Earth aspect. It was the Nature aspect trying to reach out to a mortal that could resist the temptation of the Earth aspect and help it cleanse the land of the growing scourge that is His disciples.

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>>34216395
*Revenant gosh darnit.

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>>34216408

I have returned! Post soon.

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Can I post art too?

>>34216837
You think you need permission for that? Go right ahead if you want.

>>34216837
Shit ain't nothing stopping you brutha

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>>34216977
>>34216948
Blessings be upon you, brothers.

>>34216948
Why should he?
I posted art along with art anon in the past.

>>34217036
Well it looks like my phone fucked me over, with this misunderstanding.

I think some of the pages from the magi manga could be used here.

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When Mikhael finally loses his mind

>>34217434
I was thinking something closer to clock work orange, but okay.

“Wait, did you say he remembers the wars with the Rhynian empire? How old is he?” Aziz sighs contemplatively. “Nobody is quite sure, probably not even the Vasitha himself. All that we do know is that he is over a thousand, probably several centuries older than a thousand. Some say he's the oldest man in Pidjata.” He shrugs. “More likely he's the oldest anything anywhere, but unfortunately the millennia have taken their toll. He spends most of his time snoozing, and I'm fairly certain that he barely remembers his youth. He'll be happy to tell stories about charging into battle against Rhynian formations but if you ask him what life was like back then, or why they were fighting he never seems to give the same answer twice.” Aziz shakes his head, pausing at a doorway.

He presses his palm flat against the ancient wood. You feel vys being channeled into the door, and then you hear the grinding of gears. Eventually there is a click, and the door swings open. “The meditation chamber.” He explains, sweeping out an arm to indicate the room. It's a fairly expansive, sand-filled room with various stone platforms and decorations. The air is unbelievably humid, and the sand is wet. A small statue of Pani with her arms spread wide sits at the end of the chamber. “Available for you at your leisure.” He channels a touch of vys into the door and it swings shut, Aziz continues on through the temple.

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You seem to traverse the majority of the temple before he stops in front of another door. He presses his hand against the wood just like before and channels vys into the door. It swings open after a moment, revealing an expansive garden. This particular room seems to be primarily indoor, with braziers of hot coals burning to warm the room. You see that the foliage seems to continue into the caverns behind the temple. “The Vasitha likes to meditate in the caverns, that's likely where you'll find him later. Do be careful not to disturb him unduly. He can get cranky when woken prematurely.”

You note a handful of brothers and sisters moving along the rows of plant life, condensing water from the air and letting it fall onto the plants. After only offering you a glimpse Aziz presses his hand to the wood once more and channels vys into the door, causing it to swing shut. This time as he resume the walk he speaks. “We've got quite the expansive library, a bathhouse, and a sparring ground that used to be a Rhynian amphitheater. The village provides us with food and various services, feel free to explore it as you like.” He shrugs. You decide to take the opportunity to ask another question. “Are there any specials rules I ought to know about, or a code of conduct to follow?”

Aziz nods his head. “Indeed, there are. Should you need to leave the temple for any length of time you'll need to request permission from the Vasitha. He's fairly lenient, so don't be afraid to ask. When you wish to leave the service of Pani, you may either abscond in the night, leaving your robes in your rooms. Alternatively you may inform the Vasitha of your intentions and a ceremony will be held. There are certain expectations of monks, but these can be discussed if you decide to seriously pursue this lifestyle. You'll need to work to earn your keep of course. Brothers and sisters who do not do chores do not eat.”
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That's simple enough, you suppose. Eventually Aziz stops in front of a long row of doorways. “These will be your rooms. Most haven't been used in quite some time, so you may need to tidy up. Others are recently vacated.” He turns to leave, but you stop him before he goes. You had one last question. “Tell me, have you heard of a Chetan Abdul-Hakim? He is my younger brother, and swore himself into the service of the church?” Aziz taps his chin contemplatively for a moment. “I seem to remember a Brother Chetan from the temple in El-Amin, but I could not tell you with any degree of certainty if that is your brother.” He shrugs, and with that turns to leave.

You glance amongst your party members and then open the nearest door. It's sparse, simply a cot, a writing desk, a chair, and a lamp. At least it's not cobweb ridden and covered in dust. Profectus is not so lucky, from what you can tell by his string of curses. Still, there isn't particularly much to see in this room. Perhaps they think fewer distractions will help their monks progress in the magical arts?

>See about decorating the place a bit, Ricky can go without some of his furniture for a while.
>Explore the temple, looking especially for the library and the sparring grounds.
>Sit down and read while you wait for your monk's robes to arrive.
>Write-in

>>34217762
>Sit down and read while you wait for your monk's robes to arrive.

>>34217762
>>Explore the temple, looking especially for the library and the sparring grounds.

Take Morty and Fulvia! I wanna hear their thoughts on this place. Was it previously Rhynian?

>>34217762
>>Explore the temple, looking especially for the library and the sparring grounds.

>>34217762
>Sit down and read while you wait for your monk's robes to arrive.

>>34217826
We should tell them to shut up about the Russians in this place I wouldn't want anger the head priest.

>>34217895
Russians, Russians everywhere

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>>34217895
Do I smell communists?

>>34217932
On my phone, I meant the rythians.

>>34217762
>Explore the temple, looking especially for the library and the sparring grounds.

>>34217895
>>34217932
Do svidanija, dirty witch!

>>34217762
>Explore the temple, looking especially for the library and the sparring grounds.

Would reading Surya's ritual book seem offensive here? Also I've been thinking we should start asking other people how they perceive their magic. Im under the impression everyone views it diffrently like the author of the Create section of that book viewed their magic in the formulaic way. Seeing other perspectives could help.

>>34217895
>>34217826
Seconded

>>34217762
>>Explore the temple, looking especially for the library and the sparring grounds.

>>34218040
>>34218035
>>34218019
>>34217867
>>34217826
>Explore!

>>34217808
>>34217881
>Read!

Writin'. You'll invite anyone who wishes to come along.

>>34218035
There are two schools of thought natural/feeling it and calculations/science.
Mike is in the feeling it group.

>>34218035
They don't care that we are wearing Surat armour so I doubt the book is any different.

>>34218129
Yeah I know I thought that someone else in our group would have a diffrent view on an element that might make it easier for us to learn.

>>34218244
I'm really comfortable reading and writing in print.
Does that mean I should use cursive to help me learn Calculus?

Ah, quick question while I write.
>Leave your armor on while you explore
>Take your armor off completely.
>Just remove your helmet.

Even if your brand had been fresh, the monks have already accepted you into their fold so they would be unable to expel you for being banished. The laws of hospitality forbid it. With your brand scarred over as it is, they might not even ask about it.

>>34218358
>>Leave your armor on while you explore
It should help with meditation.

>>34218358
>>Take your armor off completely.
Dont want to start relying to heavily on it like we do the Nature staff,

>>34218358
>>Leave your armor on while you explore

In case of surprises. And/or surprise exposition/plot.

>>34218358
>Take your armor off completely.

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>>34218358
>Take your armor off completely.
We must master it on our own

>>34218358
>Leave your armor on while you explore

>>34218358
>Take your armor off completely.

>>34218408
The armour is different then the staff anon.

>>34218358
>Take your armor off completely.

https://i.4cdn.org/f/Multiracial%2520Axe%2520murderer%2520goes%2520on%2520rampage.swf-%253E48982842624-2628806024-3213130592.swf
If we master illusions this is the type of bullshit we should pull.

>>34218488
>>34218436
>>34218388
>Leave it on.

>>34218408
>>34218440
>>34218466
>>34218495
>>34218539
>Pants off dance off.
Back to writing!

>>34218554
take a leaf out of starlord's book and use dance illusions to distract the enemy

>>34218554
>Multiracial Axe Murderer Goes on Rampage

I'm not even going to click it, just wow

>>34218613
Who's Starlord?

>>34218666
I think that's the guy from guardians of the galaxy

>>34218666

guardians of the galaxy

>>34218666
Cape shit

>>34218666
C'mon man, legendary outlaw