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You sigh wearily. “Yeah, I messed with them. I probably shouldn't of. I mean, it got a topless woman to threaten me with a knife.” Profectus perks up at the mention of 'topless woman'. “How were they?” You cock your head to the side, thinking back on it. “Generous, a little saggy. Pretty good over all.” Profectus scoffs. “Please, they're best when they're big and saggy.” Skull Kid shakes his head somberly. “How can you just lie like that, Profectus? Pert and perky clearly superior.” Profectus' response is immediate, he slams his mug down on the ground, spilling wine all over the place. “I will fight you, right now!”

Darzi intercedes casually. “I'm with SK on this one. Giant sacks of meat are disgusting.” Chrys remains pointedly silent on the whole matter, her ears shaded slightly pink. Profectus shakes his head in contempt, looking to you. “At least I can trust you not to have absolute shit opinions, right?” You hold up your hands in mock surrender. “I'm not getting involved, my preferences are my own.” He scowls. “Way to hang a friend out to dry, Mik! I'm pretty confident I could take SK in a fair fight but if Darzi joins in I'm doomed.” Mortia speaks up. “If it's any consolation, I'll support you. Bigger is always better.” He wraps his arm around her shoulder companionably. “See? She gets it!”

Banter carries on in this pattern for quite some time as everyone eats and drinks their fill. It's a pleasant, relaxing meal. Exactly what you needed after so long on the road assassinating corrupt officials, delving ancient ruins, and traversing alternate dimensions. You end up going back to retrieve several more full glasses of wine and load up your plate with more lamb, but eventually you feel you could hardly eat another bite and the meal seems to wind down. Mortia brings a pipe out of her bag and stuffs it with a pinch of some sort of shredded black plant matter, Profectus lights it with a snap of his fingers, show off.
(1/2)

Monks begin to peel off, and Chrys finally speaks up. She'd spoken only seldom throughout the evening's conversation. “You ought to seek out Sister Balik and ask her about my accompanying you.” You nod your head lazily. You're reluctant to sit up, let alone stand. Finally the sense that her eyes are boring holes into you is enough to drive you away from your circle of friends. “Fine, fine, I'll go ask.” She smiles, just slightly, and you slip off to find Balik. She isn't hard to locate, considering there are three or for monks lounging around her while she absentmindedly strums away at her oud.

Thick blue smoke fills the air around them, reminding you distinctly of your master's sitting room. You snap your fingers to get her attention, and she nods her head in your general direction. “Still up for meeting me at the inn later?” You nod. “Actually, a friend of mine was wondering if she could tag along.” Sister Balik shrugs nonchalantly. “I don't see why not, just hope she doesn't end up a third wheel.”

You quickly relay this information back to Chrys. {She says it's fine if you join us. We'll meet at the inn shortly.} Chrys' response is delayed slightly. {Very well, I will meet you in the gardens and we may go together. I do not know how to reach the inn from here.}

>Sounds good, in fact why don't the two of you head out now?
>It would be better if the two of you arrived separately, you think.
>You'd like to apologize to Aziz and Kaur first though.
>You'd like to do something else entirely first though. (Write-in)
>Write-in

>>34739520
>>You'd like to apologize to Aziz and Kaur first though.
Amusing as that whole escapade was, I'd like to learn about her technique. Claim you simply wanted to practice your bitchin oud skills while you waited for her.

>>34739520
>Sounds good, in fact why don't the two of you head out now?

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>>34739501
>That entire conversation.

>>34739520
>Sounds good, in fact why don't the two of you head out now?

>>34739520
>You'd like to apologize to Aziz and Kaur first though.
Cuz seriously, that was a dick move on our part.

>>34739520
>You'd like to apologize to Aziz and Kaur first though.

>>34739520
>>You'd like to apologize to Aziz and Kaur first though.

>>34739520
>Sounds good, in fact why don't the two of you head out now?

>>34739633
>>34739626
>>34739622
>>34739594
>Apologize

>>34739606
>>34739614
>>34739654
>Head out
Writin'

>>34739501
>shouldn't of.
A guy pointed out that mistake and you make it again not 30mins after

Actually, roll me 3d10+4 to see how convincing your apology is.

>>34739730
Shit, like I said it's a habit. Barely even realized I typed it.

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Rolled 8, 3, 8 + 4 = 23 (3d10 + 4)

>>34739734

>>34739734

Rolled 5, 8, 4 + 4 = 21 (3d10 + 4)

>>34739734

Rolled 8, 1, 5 + 4 = 18 (3d10 + 4)

>>34739734

>>34739520
>You'd like to apologize to Aziz and Kaur first though.

>>34739734
What'll the DC be on this roll, Soma?

Remember write ins can lower the dc, so be prepared, to write an excuse.

>>34739757
I'm sorry.
>No you're not.
Right, I'm not sorry for cockblocking you.How was it any?
>The sex? It was good I...
No, I meant, how was my playing.
>...

>>34739809
That should at least knock 1 off of the DC.

>>34739808
They do? Quick, someone dredge up the drawn out apology posted in the last thread. Soma would accept that right?

>>34739757
>>34739761
>>34739767
>23, 21, 18 vs DC 22
>Regular Failure!
You could spend 1 vys to make it a Regular Success, or 5 vys to make it a Great Success. You're currently at 12/[20]. Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean fondness. Write-ins may also lower the DC.

>>34739832
Only if it ends up getting us punched in the face and kicked in the nuts.

>>34739855
Spend 5

>>34739861
>>34739837
>"My lady, I am sorry to disturb you. I just saw you when you were meditating. And I just had a few questions, my last thought was to disturbed you, I just thought i would practice my oud while i waited for you. I am sorry if I distrubed you in any way. But if you have a moment could you tell me about your meditation, how you're able to do what you do, what it improves and how one goes about learning it.
Come on guys put that smooth talking to good use.
Fix it up if you can.

>>34739855
>Look, I'm sorry about what happened. I let the joke get a little out of hand and made an ass of myself. Can we put this behind us?

>>34739855
Spend 5.

>>34739855
You get a free set of SIEGE niggah and a free book, also nice rack.

>>34739855
"I apologize for being a dick, sometimes I let my precociousness get the better of me. Especially after being away from civilized lands for so long."

Soma! What are you listening to?

>>34739855
I figured i wait you guys out, and start practicing, i never thought my playing can stop lovers in heat.

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>>34739890
>My lady

Stopped reading then and there.

>>34739855
How about something straight up? I apologize for acting like an immature overgrown man-child. I swear on Pani not to so do again and humbly beg your forgiveness. They're monks. They're all about this shit.

>>34739956
The guy asked for it, so i posted it.
You can easily fix it up, though to sound less fedora tier.

>>34739952
>i never thought my playing could stop the fire of passion.
Would be more placating

>>34739962
>immature overgrown man-child.
Take this part, out and replace it with dick.
>>34739974
Yeah that works.

>>34739946
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoX9WIM6OoY

>>34739935
>>34739905
>>34739962
I can work with these three. Combined I'll say it's a... -4 to the DC, meaning you pass with a Great Success without needing to expend vys. You'll also mention you were curious about Kaur's meditation method.

>>34739890
How about

"Sister Kaur, I am sorry for having disturbed you earlier. I just saw you when you were meditating, and I just had a few questions about your unique technique. My last thought was to disturbed you, I just thought i would practice my oud while i waited for you. I apologized if I distrubed you in any way. But if you have a moment could you tell me about your meditation, how you're able to do what you do, what it improves and how one goes about learning it.

>>34739996
Care to add this as well?
I figured i could wait you guys out, and start practicing,i never thought my playing could stop the fire of passion.

>>34739974
Could *quench the fires of your passion*. We all poetic and shit.

>>34739962
>I swear on Pani not to so do again
But we'll do that again the next chance we got, no matter how many are against it, samefags will make it so that we pull another dickmove.

>>34740017
Its been hours and your still bitching even at the god damn moment we are apologizing to the very person.

>>34740025
Nigga I'm still bitching at the whole let's put the mask on lel. And I'm not the most vocal of the bunch.

>>34740025
Cockblocking is a serious offense anon, and should be addressed as such. Still worth it though.

>>34740054
I cocked block a friend before, and ended up starting a cock blocking war.Almost ruined our friendshipit was still worth it.

>>34739996
You like the weirdest fucking music, swear to god.

>>34740054
>Cockblocking is a serious offense anon
Look at that Mazhar fellow, because he's cockblocking Chryssa for pursuing her damn relationship with someone of her choosing he's getting a knife in the back in the near future.

>>34740123
The politically correct term is twat swatting, Anon.

>>34739996
Offer her, to get a drink with you and the other two.

>>34740123
I forget, do we have to do any weird ritualistic shit when killing him or does Chryssa just need him dead?

>>34740132
Box blocking.

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>>34740132
Thanks, I guess.

>>34740150
nah, he just needs to be found dead in public, he should be fairly easy since he tricked Chryss, and we can rely on our magic to kill him.

>>34740150
There's need to be a body to identify. Not a complete body, just enough for people to say "yep it's that douchebag"

>>34740150
>>34740132
Cunt cramping?
Grundle guarding?
Rose Wrangling?
Axe Wound Welding?

>>34740176
>>34740150
Don't we have a target+hidden affect scrolls we can read and practice?

In this thread we discuss how to corectly call the female equivalent of cockblocking

>>34740188
so hidden+poison+target+paralyze.

>>34740188
Just use that blowdart+poison from the glands we have stored and call it a day.

>>34740188
>>34740182
>>34740176

That,s good. Now I suppose all we have to figure out is how to get into the town again. I guess the front gate is out of the question,

>>34740193
We clearly need to consult Skull Kid on this shit before we apologize, what if we get the terminology wrong and accidentally take them hostage?

>>34740209
That works, but lets also paralyze him so that he doesn't get help.

>>34740201
>blowing all that vys when we can just needle gun him and slit his throat in the middle or the night.

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>>34740132
also beaver damming

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>>34740150
Might as well just bring the body with us, so she can perform freaky rituals to her hearts content.

>>34740184
Poon parried?

>>34740231
its only around 5-8 vys.

>>34740237
>image
Man i forgot what actually happened in that thread.
Anyone care to have the image that shows the thread in question.it should be from shadow quest, maybe

>>34740237
Pussy blocked, is an easy one.

Twat swatting
Box blocking
Cunt cramping
Grundle guarding
Rose Wrangling
Axe Wound Welding
Beaver damming
Poon parried

More?

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>>34740265

>>34740314
Thanks you kindly.

>>34740220
Skull Kid would give us a lengthly lecture about the proper phrases to use to apologize for interrupting a woman's fun time and how to navigate a hostage situation, while we heal Kaur's mauled arm.

>>34740299
Pussy punted?

>>34740352
Nay that sounds to muck like you kicked her in the cunt.

>>34740237
Since we're talking about OC, did anyone ever draw Al-Gasreed assassinating the Shah while we were in the mines? Because that concept made me belly laugh for days.

Imagine if the song what if jesus was one of us, is replaced with what if pani is one of us.

>>34740299
Cunt countered
Pussy passing
Snatch snitching

Twat swatting
Box blocking
Cunt cramping
Grundle guarding
Rose Wrangling
Axe Wound Welding
Beaver damming
Poon parried
Cunt countered
Pussy passing
Snatch snitching

As expected of 4chan

We should invite her and the guy to come drink with us.

Let's not get hammered when we go for drinks I think Chryssa will have some discussion with us once Balik heads home

>>34740491
why?

You reply after a moment's thought. {That sounds fine, but I'd like to apologize to Aziz and Kaur first. I really shouldn't have interrupted them.} Her response is immediate. {Very well, I will be waiting by the pond when you are ready to depart.} The connection is severed after that, and you take a moment to look around the courtyard for Aziz and Kaur. They're sitting together on a small raised brick enclosure surrounding an immature date palm. They're chatting happily amongst friends, so you wait patiently.

Aziz notices you first and taps Kaur on the shoulder, gesturing to you. She scowls, mouthing 'What' in your general direction. You gesture off to the side, and they discuss amongst themselves for a moment. Eventually they stand up together and walk off to the side of the courtyard. Could they have made this any more awkward? You doubt it, you'd almost think they were doing this on purpose. You make your way hesitantly to the side of the room and bow your head, a gesture of contrition.

“What do you want?” You note that Kaur is the one who speaks, she seems to really be the head of this relationship, so you address her. “I'd like to apologize for my actions earlier today. I saw you meditating during the match and I was curious as to why you moved so much and what sort of benefits it offered. In the process of seeking you out I made an ass of myself, though in my defense I merely wished to practice my playing. I didn't imagine that it would... disturb you two.” Aziz smiles cheerily. “Ah, so that's what this is about! You've no need to worry-” Kaur cuts him off. “I don't know if I believe you.” You frown. “How might I convince you?”

(1/2)

Aww shit, do we have enough time to give/order Prof the archeota so he can scans his books? Gotta start doing that a lot more.

She grins a wicked grin. “Tomorrow, it is my day aid the fishermen in their labors. I loathe this task, as it's tedious and time consuming and I have better uses for my time. On the condition that you perform my duties tomorrow, I will forgive you.” You glare at her. “I'll not do your work for you, at least not for free.” Her grin widens, if that was at all possible. “In exchange I offer to teach you my particular method of meditation, it evolved from my knowledge of Marsala Ve into a series of forms I use to center myself and focus.” You consider her offer for a moment...

>It's agreeable.
>You've apologized, that's all you came to do. Let her do her own work.
>Write-in

(Sorry about the delay, made coffee.)

>>34740524
You must need it cuz you dropped your trip

>>34740524
>>34740508
This is a filthy imposter, don't trust his lies!
Not really.

>>34740524
>>Write-in
Offer them good liquor, or some loot.

>>34740524
>It's agreeable.

Ugh. Curse you summerfags. I hope the Autumn chill takes you all.

Pirate attack? Creaturs of the Lake seeking revenge for our subterranean massacre?

>>34740524
>It's agreeable.

>>34740524
>>It's agreeable.
Ask her if Darzi can come as well

>>34740524
>It's agreeable.

>>34740524
>>Write-in
Offer some gems or other good shit we have.

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>>34740549
>Pirate attack
That's not a bad idea...

>>34740554
>>34740524

It'd be cool to bring Darzi with us; seems like something she can use. Supportan'.

>>34740554
She ought to learn a few more meditation tips before leaving(pressumably), hell maybe we can have them create some kind of meditation/dance katas thing

>>34740524
>>Write-in
Ask about specifics of her technique (like which element it focuses on) and what this work would entail.

>>34740572
>Reach into cloak
>Oh yeah? Well what if...
>DIAMONDS!
>Pelt them with precious gemstones.

>>34740524
>SUPER WRITE-IN
"I have already apologized for floundering your flower, so to speak, and I'm afraid if that isn't enough then I say good day to you."

>>34740524
>You've apologized, that's all you came to do. Let her do her own work.
Slut

>>34740573
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZFDlCPb9mU
We will never play this good while being attacked by pirates on the way to that elf warlord.

>>34740588
Just throw money at the problem sounds like it could work, to.

>>34740592
>floundering your flower
Oh that's a good one, someone add it to the list. Also, seconding.

>>34740524
>It's agreeable.
seconding the Darzi thing.

>>34740601
You do know you gave him an idea.
>>34740524
>>34740573
Soma can we try to haggle our way out of this?

>>34740631
Heh, as if we wouldn't invite such thing on us on purpose by navigating on a pure gold boat

>>34740549
>>34740553
>>34740554
>>34740559
>>34740628
>Agreeable

>>34740599
>>34740592
>>34740606
>You apologized, that ought to be enough.

>>34740572
>>34740546
>Bribe them.

You'll ask about Darzi as well as what the work entails and for more information regarding the technique.

>>34740631
That would've essentially been the 'bribe them!' option.

So why are people saying only Darzi, if we are wasting a whole day our whole group better learn this shit.

>>34740631
Yeah, that time would really be better spent meditating and expanding our vys pool. Let's see if we can't Jew our way out of this.

>>34740524
>>It's agreeable.

>>34740647
They don't know fancy Marsala Ve techniques. Only Darzi and we do. So, they'll be useless until we can get it down and teach it to them.

So have we broken open those sealed chests of gold and silver yet?

>>34740695
Nope, and it looks like we are doing back breaking labor at the crack of dawn tommorrow, and almost the whole day to.

>>34740711
We're almost water grandmaster, surely it shouldn't take the whole day to achieve whatever task we're asked to do.

>>34740741
>Tomorrow, it is my day aid the fishermen in their labors
>I loathe this task, as it's tedious and time consuming
Doesn't sound like its something that only has to do with water.

>>34740711
Al little honest labor might be good for Mik. Put some meat on those wet noodles he calls his arms.

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>>34740573

> Arkantos: A giant fortress in the middle of the countryside, protecting a huge pits which leads...here'...and a cyclops that rains fire on us from the skies... I'm starting to think this might not be a 'bandit' we're dealing with, Soma.

>>34740755
>Put some meat on those wet noodles he calls his arms.
Actually Mik has been said to be in Otter mode thanks to his adventuring and is considered attractive to his people.

Weird, I just noticed our Vatis robes have "hidden effects".

>>34740752
Hmm now that you mention it, I had assumed we'd be unloading fish or fishing ourselves. If we're gutting and cleaning them, this deal just got a lot worse.

>>34740774
I don't know if he's full ottermode, he was tubby by our people's standards before he started adventuring. He's only just entered into the spectrum of what is considered traditionally attractive.

>>34740755
This, I remember when we swore up and down to stop relying on magic and train some with Chryssa&Darzi to toughen up after the Elephant episode in the tunnel.

>>34740798
>toughen up after the Elephant
But we beat it easily with magic.

>>34740798
Yeah, I definitely want to start sparing some. Profectus as well since he might be able to teach us more Rhynian Martial Training style stuff.

>>34740838
Profectus is more likely to fail a roll and burn himself alive than teach us a proper stance.

>>34740814
Only because an anon timely intervention for using paralyse

>>34740814
The blow we took was nearly OHKO though, that's why we swore to get swolle to survive things that will put out that much power in their fist.

You shake your head, briefly. “I'll need to know more about the technique and the work itself before I agree.” She frowns, slightly. “Fine. Essentially the method involves shifting through all of the basic forms of Marsala Ve. I found it difficult at first to perform without a spear on hand, as many of the forms are reliant on the spear. I've been trying to turn it into some sort of 'battle trance' but I haven't managed to perfect the method yet. I find that it's particularly useful if you're trying to learn fire magic, likely because the forms of Marsala Ve are so closely tied to the ancient orders of warrior-priest dedicated to Surya. That said, it's just as useful as normal meditation for any of the other elements.”

Huh... you didn't even really know there were militarized orders of warrior-priest in the past. Let alone that they were responsible for the Marsala Ve. Learn something new every day. “As for the work itself, you're essentially to act as a guardian. Protect the fishermen from pirates, save anyone who's drowning, help them haul in the catch, retrieve damaged or sinking boats, help clean and gut the fish. That sort of thing. Usually you'll be assigned to a team, but I've been forced to do it on my own in the past.” That doesn't sound too tedious... “At least, those are the role's official duties. More often than not you'll be asked to attend to whatever minor problems the fishermen face. I once delivered a woman's baby at the behest of her husband. Your day only ends when the last fishing vessel has come in with the tide.” That seems a little above your pay grade, but it still doesn't sound too bad.

(1/2 or 3)

“Should I complete your task for the day, would you teach my companions your technique as well?” She shrugs her shoulders. “Sure, any that were interested. It's a rather difficult technique to grasp if one lacks a background in Marsala Ve, even more difficult if they lack any sort of martial background at all.” You nod, you suppose that's agreeable then. “Very well, I'll perform your duties. At what time do they start?” She taps her chin contemplatively. “Technically they begin when the tide rolls out, but nobody would complain if you were to arrive a few hours late. Rarely does anything require our attention early in the morning.”

Good, that means you ought to be able to attend the Varistha's meditation session regarding that technique you saw him display earlier today. You bow to Kaur and Aziz. “I'll speak with you after the task is completed when I'm ready for training.” Your conversation concluded, you turn and make for the gardens. You have liquor to drink and friends to chat with, and perhaps a lesson to learn regarding the oud.

You find Chrys waiting for you by the pond in the gardens, nervously fiddling with the hem of her shawl despite appearing as stoic as ever. You raise your voice in greeting. “Ready to head for the inn?” She glances towards you, nodding. “I am, how did it go?” You smile. “Quite well, I suppose. I'll be working all day tomorrow helping the fishermen at the docks, but in exchange I get to learn a new method of meditation and I've been more or less forgiven.” She nods, smiling just slightly. “Good, I am glad to hear that.”
(2/3)

>>34740939
HAHAHAH

She falls into step beside you as you proceed to the underground tunnel to the temple fortress. The tunnel is too narrow to walk abreast, so she slips behind you instead. There's a light tug on your cloak as she grabs hold of it to help guide her through the tunnel. A thought occurs to you as you make your way quickly through the darkness. Doesn't Chrys absolutely detest crowds? Why would she willingly tag along to a place guaranteed to be packed full of people, most of whom will be drunk and foul smelling?

>Question her about it.
>Her reasons are her own.
>Write-in

>>34740962
>>Question her about it.

>>34740962
>>Her reasons are her own.

>>34740939
>Protect the fishermen from pirates,
We need to find a fitting pirate name for Mik

>>34740962
>Question her about it.

>>34740962
Why not both?
I'm not sayin' I want to know, but I want to know

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>>34740962
>Question her about it.
>>34740998
Magic Mik

>>34740998
Dread Pirate Mik.
Crazy Eye.
Mikhael Half-Sane.

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>>34740962
>Her reasons are her own.

Come on Mikhael. Use that brain of yours...for god's sake, we're getting Shiro levels of density here.

Also, on a side note....after it was explained that the Rhynians enchanted the Arena...well...any ya'all read Ayn Rand?

>>34741014
>for god's sake, we're getting Shiro levels of density here
Not really she hasn't shown no real interest, short of acting more friendly.

>>34740962
>>Question her about it.
Blushing cowgirl incoming.

>>34740962
>Question her about it.

>>34740962
>Question her about it.
>"Chrys, I understand your want to keep yourself at the forefront of my mind because of the task you have given me, but I assure you I have not forgotten about your husband."

Lead her into conversation proper-like.

>>34740962
>Question her about it.

"So aside from enjoying my splendid company, any reason in particular you decided to accompany me tonight? As I recall you aren't exactly fond of crowded bars"

>>34740998
Vys-Beard, the Void Scourge.

>Question her about it.
Writin'

>>34741011
Whoa whats the source on this? Is there a program out there that can map facial expressions in real time?

>>34741072
yup, but its mainly used by furries.

>>34741072
http://store.steampowered.com/app/274920/

>>34741077
Well that's a cryin' shame. Whats the name of it?

>>34740998
Black Cloak Mik
Mikhael Blackcloak
Also
>>34741012
>Mikhael Half-Sane
This is genius

>>34741112
>Mikhael Half-Sane
Honestly, I could legitimately see this becoming a popular nickname for us if we ever reach legendary status.

I missed thread 60 so I'm going to go catch up, but I just wanted to say I love this quest and all it's characters.

Keep up the good work Soma and good Anons

(also whenever I go on an archive binge for Banished Quest, I always end up with a million tabs of pictures open, does this happen to anyone else?)

>>34741181
Every damn time, anon, every single time.

>>34741181
>does this happen to anyone else
nope since i usually skip player input and only read what the QM says.

>>34741181
you can blame art anon, other anons and me for that, i also sometimes just post random pictures that get a rise out of people.

>>34741205
Usually I'd advise against doing that but Banished Quest somehow manages to kick up a maelstrom of bickering anons. Tis often wise to skim over it.

>>34741248
ehh there is no real harm, in skipping player input, especially since in the archives its a bitch trying to follow a conversation.

>>34741282
Got any dick or vagina themed monsters?

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>>34741320
I was thinking something more like aliens/face huger or the gaping dragon.

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>>34741297

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>>34741373
I don't know, my folders are a mess

>>34741386
Now we are talking.

How long until we rock and roll?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMExKAHODS8&feature=player_detailpage#t=31

>>34741416
No clue, but i'm about to pass out.

>>34741101
SUDDENLY EVERY INDIE RTS GAME WILL HAVE C&C STYLE MISSION-BRIEFING CUTSCENES!

GLORIOUS!

We all know Samnji are Elves.

>>34741496
Here we go again

>>34741496
Just like all humans are monkeys

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>>34741517
Humans are also Elves in this setting. Possibly.

As you trek through the tunnels you decide to question your companion about her reasons for joining you this evening. “Say Chrys...” She responds neutrally. “What is it?” You lay out your question bluntly. “You hate crowds, it's abundantly clear. What made you want to tag along with me to a crowded bar filled with drunken commoners?” You quickly tack on. “Besides the pleasure of my company, of course.” There is a brief pause before she speaks. “I do not trust Balik. She is... suspicious. I am unable to determine precisely why I feel this way.” You smirk. “So you're chaperoning me? Making sure I don't get into trouble?” Her response is deadpan. “Yes.”

It's kind of... cute, you suppose, that she's so concerned for your well-being. By the same token it's odd that she's willing to go so far out of her comfort zone just to make sure you're not alone with someone she finds unsavory. It's only a short while later that you emerge into the larger chamber just below the fortress sitting area and climb up the ladder to the hatch above. A touch of vys and the hatch slides open, allowing you to climb up to the surface once more. Chrys follows close on your heels, and closes the hatch behind you.

The fortress is more or less abandoned at this hour, most guards are likely either asleep, on duty, or in the inn you're destined for. The two of you slip out of the fortress and across the courtyard to the gates, which swing open before you. From the gates, it's only a short trek down the mountainside to the inn, a narrow, three story construction crammed in between a row of houses and shops. The lights glow warmly, and music filters into the night air from inside. You'd have to say it looks rather inviting.
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>>34741545
>It's kind of... cute, you suppose
Man his racism runs deep.

You step through the doors into the inn and find that the first floor is almost entirely taken up by a bar and a stage, a flight of stairs presumably leading up to rooms on the upper floors. Balik is immediately visible up on stage, oud in hand. A man next to her is enthusiastically playing a riqq, though he's not playing it particularly well. Fortunately it's a glorified drum so he just needs to keep a rhythm. A third man sits on the floor absentmindedly playing the qanun, he doesn't seem to be all here, to be honest. The music at least is pleasant and Balik certainly seems to be enjoying herself.

Chrys steps closer to you as you enter the crowded establishment, people are mostly concentrated close to the stage, but the entire floor is covered with men and women laid out on pillows or mats. Many of them are smoking a pipe or hookah, and most have a drink in their hand. The entire place reeks of opium, strong alcohol, and fish guts; not a particularly pleasant combination, but you suppose something to be expected in a backwater fishing village. The bar at least seems well stocked, a variety of fruit liquors, wines, beers, and grain alcohol on display.

>Buy a drink, ask Chrys if she wants anything, wait for Balik to finish playing.
>Abstain from drinking any more than you already have, but otherwise as above.
>Take a seat by one of the hookahs and pass the time by in an opioid fueled haze.
>Write-in

>>34741563
>Buy a drink, ask Chrys if she wants anything, wait for Balik to finish playing.

>>34741562
Of course it does, Anon. We've been raised to believe it.

>>34741563
>Abstain from drinking any more than you already have, but otherwise as above.
They have anything "weak"? If so take that.

>>34741563
>>Buy a drink, ask Chrys if she wants anything, wait for Balik to finish playing.
>>Write-in
Buy a round for everybody.

>>34741563
>Buy a drink, ask Chrys if she wants anything, wait for Balik to finish playing.

>>34741563
>Buy a drink, ask Chrys if she wants anything, wait for Balik to finish playing.

>>34741563
>Abstain from drinking any more than you already have, but otherwise as above.

>>34741563
>>Buy a drink, ask Chrys if she wants anything, wait for Balik to finish playing.
We can use healing magic, to not get drunk right?

>>34741597
It would be more of a manipulate poison type thing.

>>34741600
So its possible good, then we can get crunk.

>>34741563
>>Abstain from drinking any more than you already have, but otherwise as above.
Stay on your toes nigga, I find it strange that Chryss reacted that strongly to someone.

>>34741609
What is crunk?

>>34741616
Meant to say drunk.

>>34741563
>>Buy a drink, ask Chrys if she wants anything, wait for Balik to finish playing.

>>34741600
>>34741597
We could win tons of monies challenging people to drinking matches then get kicked out for cheating?

>>34741563
>>Abstain from drinking any more than you already have, but otherwise as above.
I return, a billion pictures in tabs

We'll probably have a lot of drinking to do with whatsherface so we shouldn't get started /too/ early

>>34740939
Pfft. We are a Water Vatis first and foremost, this should be easy peasy for us.

Reminder that getting shitfaced is in-character
>Likes
>Baklava
>Magic
>Liquor

>>34741597
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>>34741586
>>34741573
>>34741625
>Buy a drink.

>>34741591
>>34741612
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>>34741631
>Abstain

Bottoms up!

>>34741616
Chronic and drunk, crack and drunk, crazy and drunk.
Guess which would apply in our case?

>>34741616
State of being drunk and high simultaneously.

>>34741641
All three?

>>34741640
I feel like at one point we would need to roll for not getting too drunk or something akin to that.

Rolled 2, 3, 5 = 10 (3d10)

>>34741563
>Abstain from drinking any more than you already have, but otherwise as above.

Try to focus on how Balik plays as part of a group, opposed to when she was by herself.

>>34741640
I've got a bad feel about it

>>34741654
ehhh, fuck it I can work with that

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>>34741640
I hope we get this, or something similar just to freak out chrysa.

>>34741662
Watch the mod being -6 or something, some drunk gonna try to rob us and Ricky gonna freak out and crush the guy's hand/swallow the guy in a gruesome manner(read he'll cry for help alerting everyone in the tavern)

>>34741636
>>34741633
Does that mean we drink like a fish?

>>34741704
I feel like between our insanity, natural ability to get the spotlight and make good use of it, knack for getting in trouble, general coolness, and love of liquor, anytime we get drunk we should become a walking party.

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>>34741545
Chrys is 2cute4me.

>>34741704
It means we will eventually learn how to synthesize alcohol directly into our blood, becoming drunk without drinking, and finally ascending to Grandmaster.

Bet ricky was talking with other void being because we didn't shank shah. He wanted to stay, while others didn't want to let him.

>>34741763
Don't we still have some time? It is kinda hard to keep track since we don't really sleep. Also ricky is a bro, I hope we don't get him in trouble with his supervisor. We might want to take our most valuable shit out and stash it in case not killing the Shah locks our inventory until we do.

>>34741763
>>34741777
What's this about Ricky leaving?

>>34741799
Remember when we went to sleep and Ricky pulled us into the void and that other dude was arguing with him? >>34741763
Theorized what was going on. Might be true might not.

>>34741763
I'm pretty certain Soma mentioned we still had several days until the specified time of assassination. Also the entity that told us we'd kill him didn't specify if his words were a prophesy or an order. I hope it's the former, and at some point before the fated killing the current Shah dies and his son replaces him. That way we get to kill that asshole Kadir.

>>34741818
Naaah, if I recall correctly that unknown void creature had a rubik's cube or something, which eventually made Ricky pissed, cause rubik's cubes are for nerds, and Ricky fucks bitches

>>34741833
I expected something like that would happens, Kadir pull some shit and become Shah, and Batmik enter the scene to fuck him up so that Old Shah can retake his throne. Then I woke up and realized Soma wouldn't pull something like that.

So, Point Defense + Arcane Marsala Ve thingy + Grand Master water manipulation.

An absolute defense where threats are addressed via jets of super heated water containing a core of high pressure steam which explodes on contact with an enemy.

Good idea?

Maybe we could/should meditate on earth while having this condenced vys problem, since it seems being mental maybe trying to erode it like the sea erodes a clif or something?

>>34741859
How much you wanna bet this ends in a structure fire and hostage situation?

>>34741890
Except it would drain us dry.

>>34741909
The Varistha said he could keep it up for minutes when he was younger, we could probably keep it going for a single fight.

So, what happened with our dragon egg? Is it still in the void or..?

>>34741922
Depends on what he thinks is younger.

>>34741931
Yeah if it's like 200 years old we might have a ways to go.

>>34741902
feh, I would expect something like Mik ignoring the lives on the line just to feed Kadir's liver to Ricky thus giving us a bonus from the void beings that prophetised to us back in that thread. Though the Old Shah would be enbittered because we killed someone or a many someone by not saving the hostages and as such wouldn't unbanish us.

You slide up to the bar, forcing yourself between a burly, somewhat fat man and a depressed looking gentleman hunched over the bar with a glass in his hand. Chrys is practically sticking to you like glue, and you take a moment to question her now that you've reached the bar. “Do you want anything?” You have to raise your voice slightly to be heard above the din of conversation and the music. She nods her head promptly. “Something sweet.” You gesture to get the attention of the barkeeper, a rail thin, obnoxiously tall man with drooping shoulders. “Can I get-” You glance at the various bottles strewn about behind the bar, one in particular catching your eye. “A bottle of date liquor and that bottle of sapa? Two cups, as well.”

Ahh, sapa. You have fond memories of drunken nights with your friends, passing around a bottle of sapa. It's essentially rice wine fortified with pure grain alcohol. The difference between it and fortified rice wine being the cobra they leave to steep in the bottle. It gives the drink a rather unique taste, sweet with a markedly bitter aftertaste, and a horrendous burn on the way down. Followed by a pleasant warmth throughout the body. It's said to improve one's vitality and prevent insanity if drunk frequently, something you found amusing to no end.

(1/2)

>>34741909
This
>>34741922

Getting gud at fire will help mitigate the vys costs abit as well and we already plan to do that.

It might work as a "Death Blossom" kinda move for when we are in deep shit or just need everything in the room dead or wishing it was.

>>34741931
>>34741922
Either way, one fight and we're drained. I'd like to see us use high-pressured shots of water like bullets out of our fingers.

The bartender reaches behind him and retrieves both bottles, setting them both down in front of you before retrieving your glasses. You nod your head in appreciation, and the bartender holds up two fingers. “Gold.” Is the only word he says, you reach into your cloak and retrieve two gold coins, passing them along without complaint. Rather expensive, but you suppose that's because you ordered entire bottles rather than just glasses. It's a paltry sum to you regardless. You pour yourself a glass of sapa while Chrys looks on confused, before filling her own glass with date liquor and handing it to her. “To our health!” You declare proudly, taking a sip of your drink. It slides down your throat like a glob of liquid fire before settling heavily in your stomach.

“Is that safe? Are you not worried about being poisoned?” You shake your head. “If you get really cheap sapa you might need to worry about venom, but for the msot part it's perfectly safe. Want to try it?” She glances from the glass in your hand to the bottle, skeptically. Eventually she announces with finality. “Yes.” Before seizing your cup and taking an large gulp. She shivers, face contorting in either pain or disgust, you're not quite sure. It passes quickly and she stares into the cup for a short while before finishing off the sapa and passing it back to you. “It taste awful.” She states matter-of-factly. “Then why did you drink it all?” She seems perplexed by your question. “I am not entirely sure.”

(2/3)

>>34741951
That would wreck our fingertips though. Too much vys exiting through too small an area.

If we get good enough to do it without expending a lot of vys per bullet it could be great though.

You refill your glass, sipping absentmindedly while you wait for Balik to finish playing. Your head is feeling a little foggy, both from the wine you've drunk throughout the evening and the thick smoke that fills the room. You've acquired a fairly high tolerance due to your master's habit, but you're still feeling a little loopy. Chrys seems to be in a similar state, judging by the way she's staring off into space utterly relaxed, despite being damn near a nervous wreck when you entered this inn. She's wrapped her arm around yours tightly, and you don't particularly mind the contact.

You're not truly aware that the music has ended until Balik is standing in front of you, a goofy grin on her face and your bottle of sapa in her hands. “You came after all! And you even went ahead and bought me a drink.” She slides into place next to you. “So what did you think of my playing?” You reply on impulse. “Infinitely better than anything I could hope to produce.” She wags a finger at you astonishingly. “Hey, don't talk like that. You'll get it eventually, with practice.” She raises the bottle, kicking back the sapa with little regard for the cobra drifting around inside the bottle. “So! I want to hear all about your travels, my Aghtaki friend!" Did she really just say that out loud? You'd be lynched in some towns if there was even a hint that you might have been banished. "Consider your story payment for my music lessons."

>Fine, but she needs to keep it down. You wouldn't look good hanging from a tree branch.
>You know what? You've got a pretty amazing story to tell. Weave a fable for the entire bar to enjoy.
>You're really not here to talk about your life, you're sort of here to just get drunk and forget things.
>Write-in

>>34741978
>>Fine, but she needs to keep it down. You wouldn't look good hanging from a tree branch.

>>34741978
>You know what? You've got a pretty amazing story to tell. Weave a fable for the entire bar to enjoy.

>>34741978
>Fine, but she needs to keep it down. You wouldn't look good hanging from a tree branch.

Leave out the assassination and other dodgy stuff, she's not close enough to us that she can know that.

>>34741978
>>Fine, but she needs to keep it down. You wouldn't look good hanging from a tree branch.

>>34741978

>You know what? You've got a pretty amazing story to tell. Weave a fable for the entire bar to enjoy.

This is Mik! Is there really any other choice?

>>34741978
>>You know what? You've got a pretty amazing story to tell. Weave a fable for the entire bar to enjoy.

>>34741951
That would be really nifty for dealing with mooks or putting down suppressive fire.

Shoot a globe of super cooled water that immediately freezes over when it hits something perhaps?

>>34741978
>>You know what? You've got a pretty amazing story to tell. Weave a fable for the entire bar to enjoy.

I don't think the Varistha gave a shit, so we should be good. Just to be safe though:

>Fine, but she needs to keep the fact that we're an Aghtaki down. You wouldn't look good hanging from a tree branch.

>>34741978
>You know what? You've got a pretty amazing story to tell. Weave a fable for the entire bar to enjoy.

>>34741978
>You know what? You've got a pretty amazing story to tell. Weave a fable for the entire bar to enjoy.
Mik the Bard

>>34741978
>You know what? You've got a pretty amazing story to tell. Weave a fable for the entire bar to enjoy.

>>34741978
>Fine, but she needs to keep it down. You wouldn't look good hanging from a tree branch.
Ask her for her stories between ours, have Chryssa give the story from her view. try to keep it light.

>>34741978

>You know what? You've got a pretty amazing story to tell. Weave a fable for the entire bar to enjoy.

>>34741978
>You know what? You've got a pretty amazing story to tell. Weave a fable for the entire bar to enjoy.

>>34741965
What about out of the tip of our spear? Two hand it for max Vys throughput and concentrate it at the tip? Pew pew pew

>>34742005
What's the point when you can just freeze things without the need for super cooled water?
>>34741978
>You know what? You've got a pretty amazing story to tell. Weave a fable for the entire bar to enjoy.

>>34741978
>Fine, but she needs to keep it down. You wouldn't look good hanging from a tree branch.
Let's not try to spun a tale while we're drunk please.

>>34742033
we aren't even drunk yet.

>>34742024
What about using manipulate fire and time while using the spear as a focus? Literal lazers

>34741978
>Fine, but she needs to keep it down. You wouldn't look good hanging from a tree branch.
Let's keep it down for the moment guys, just because the temple guys don't care doesn't means the villagers don't either.

>>34742033
We're going to weave a tale so grand, we'll probably end up getting kicked out of the temple for it. We'll also probably spend all our vys and half our money.

>>34741978
>>You know what? You've got a pretty amazing story to tell. Weave a fable for the entire bar to enjoy.
Might as well have some fun.

>>34742039
We'll be by the end of it.
>>34742041
Time? You mean the meta which has been forgotten, and was known by only one man?

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>>34742024
That actually sounds great.

Qualta spear when?

>>34741978
>Fine, but she needs to keep it down. You wouldn't look good hanging from a tree branch.
[Bad feels intensifies]
Guys please.

>>34742059
I'm not saying now, we're not even a grandmaster in water magic yet. It's something to aspire for, though.

>>34741978
>You know what? You've got a pretty amazing story to tell. Weave a fable for the entire bar to enjoy.
Story Time!

>>34742047

Now you want to be careful? This is nothing compared to putting on the mask of a dead god, or hopping randomly into a portal!

>>34742041
More like thin, high intensity lances of fire but hell yeah. Seems like it would be good vs heavy armor. Also, fire + metal + molten metal blasts.

>>34741978
>>You know what? You've got a pretty amazing story to tell. Weave a fable for the entire bar to enjoy.
Gotta have them fishermen happy to see us.

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>>34742052
>Storyteim

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>>34742071
>Keep it low key.

Guess what time it is!
Dice time!

Roll 3d10+6 (+4 from Smooth Talker, +2 from the general atmosphere) vs DC 24 to weave a remarkable fable, the likes of which will be told far and wide.

Rolled 7, 1, 9 + 6 = 23 (3d10 + 6)

>>34742095

Rolled 2, 5, 6 + 6 = 19 (3d10 + 6)

>>34742095
SIT DOWN AND LISTEN

Rolled 5, 10, 3 + 6 = 24 (3d10 + 6)

>>34742095

Rolled 9, 5, 2 + 6 = 22 (3d10 + 6)

>>34742095
Late night dice best dice.

>>34742095
We're still at 12 vys right?

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>>34742095
>the likes of which will be told far and wide.

>>34742095
Spend 5 for great success.

>>34742095
Use da vys I suppose for a great success.

>>34742099
>>34742101
>>34742104
>23, 19, 24 vs DC 24
>Regular Failure!
You could spend 1 vys to make it a Regular Success, or 6 vys to make it a Great Success. You're currently at 12/[20] vys.

>Don't spend
>Spend 1
>Spend 6

>>34742106
Kinda mediocre actually.

>>34742125
>Spend 6

>>34742125
>Spend 6
Gotta be the best to get the best

>>34742125
>Spend 6
We are gonna go a sleep soon.

>>34742125
>Spend 6

>>34742125
>Spend 6
Let's do this! We're gonna get rid of the rest of this corrupted vys.

>>34742125
>Spend 6

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>>34742125
>Spend 6

>>34742125
>>Spend 6

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>>34742125
>>Spend 6
if Mik doesn't go all out on jazzing up his own story, then I quit

>>34742135
>corrupted vys.
Yeah, nah. It doesn't work like that nigga.
And we spend half of what we have not like a few hours after the old guy told us to keep it cool and not abuse ourselves.

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>Spend 6
Tippity tap tap typin~

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>>34742161
oh so it's all already out of Mik's system, he just needs rest?

I just hope we don't babble that we're loaded with dosh and store it into our magical cloak. I seriously don't want to fight some guys trying to rob us because of our bigmouth

Rolled 6, 3, 4 + 6 = 19 (3d10 + 6)

>>34742173
Why is he answering the question before it's asked

>>34742125
Spend 6!

Also, when did we tell her we were Aghtaki? Is this a set-up?

>>34742192
Scar.

>>34742189
You've been staring at too many chinese mangos.

>>34742192
Presumably the scar on our cheek we've yet to heal. Soma mentioned that most people would assume we were aghtaki, but wouldn't really be able to legally act on that assumption.

>>34742192
We still haven't rehealed our scar, so it's kind of obvious.

>>34742181
No, there's still a bunch of condensed vys in Mik, Old man told us to relax and take a few days off doing anything vys heavy to recover quickly.

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>>34742192
> Chryssa doesn't trust her. Anons think it's because Jealousy. Really, Soma has all the Shadow-runs from Lifequest.

Inb4 secret agent. Musicians are ALWAYS secret agents of the crown. No fucking way the Shah wouldn't have someone like that in a place like this monastery full of top-tier Vatis.

Seriously.

>>34742206
Not sure which way is more fun

>>34742181
More like he needs to meditate specifically to break up the congealed vys around his spine and neck. Think of it as eating nothing but taco bell smothered with tabasco sauce to get over constipation.

>>34742204
so...it's a good thing we're ysing our vys then, and breaking up the condensed vys?

>>34742225
You can read it from left to right or right to left, and it still makes sense and the joke gets across as well.

>>34742232
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>>34742204
Just to clarify, you've already gotten rid of the congealed vys that was mucking up your reserves. The issue at this point is simply exhaustion and a touch of withdraw.

>>34742203
Yeah we should enlist Darzi to help fix that before she heads back to her day job.

>>34742232
The condensed vys cannot be used. It block our channeling and reduce our vys pool.

>>34742245
Thanks for clearing that up Soma.

>>34742250
Let's turn it into a party trick. Get shitfaced, borrow some guys knife, cut our own cheek off, then grow it back in front of them.

>>34742204
So when we go out to work tomorrow, should we see if any of our frineds want to come with, since we are still not at 100%? Also do any non Samjan party members speak our language? I want to say Chrys does abit but I don't really remember.

>>34742222
She's probably working for the Shah. And she'll try to recruit us. And the pay will be great so we'll say yes. And she'll get killed in the mission so we'll have to go to the El-Amin palace to get paid. And that's when we kill the Shah.

>>34742187
His funeral if he does.

>>34742273
Fulvia

>>34742269
You know, I just realized playing knives will be a much more fun drinking game now.

>>34742250
Good idea. Will probably help with her water training as well, which is nice.

>>34742273
Fulvia speaks some rudimentary at least, Chryssa speaks some but she messed up some words at the beggining of the quest, calling us dung herder.

>>34742335
We should tease her with it by calling her dung herder occasionally in the future.

>>34742277
Seems legit. Like something we'd do.

>>34742348
Like an endearing name?

>>34742348
I prefer cowgirl as a nickname, personally.

>>34742387
Well she can call us dung herder while we call us cowgirl

>>34742398
>Skull Kid facepalms every time we use that name. We never figure out why.

>>34742387
>>34742361
No, nothing long term. Just do it once or twice for the reaction. Repeatedly calling her a dung herder would be bullying.

>>34742387
ditto

>>34742165
Is that female Loki?

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>>34742245
Hey Soma, any chance of getting a body for Fulvia or some bot similar to pic related?

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>>34742459
as I recall. In the comical Loki temporarily turned himself into a woman "cause he is a God and he does what he wants" and if we count turning into a female horse this is one of his powers. In Norse mythology

>>34742504
But she's a wizard.
And she uses holograms anyway.

>>34742548
Autocorect sucks as does. Typing from my tablet which thinks I need to put periods inrandom places

You swirl the wine in your cup for a short while before kicking it back. “My story?” You grin, pushing yourself away from the bar. Chrys clings to your arm rather tightly, and it's a task to separate yourself from her. She's forced to lean heavily against the bar to support herself, seems she was a little more out than you'd thought. “I'll give you a damn good story, just you listen.” You declare confidently, striding up to the stage.

A short hop places you on the raised wooden platform, and you spin around dramatically to face the crowd. A few faces stare back at you but by and large people are focused on one another. You launch into your tale regardless. “Friends! I beg your ears, for I have a tale to tell.” Your voice filters through the din of conversation, people seem to be lending you their attention. “A tale of betrayal! Corruption! Adventure! A tale of loyal friends and vile enemies! A tale of triumph, and sorrow!” Someone in the crowd shouts. “Get on with it, then!”

You channel vys throughout yourself, attempting to make yourself more energetic, cognizant, and charismatic. The surge of energy does the trick as you launch into your story, starting at the beginning with your graduation from apprentice to full fledged vatis. You gloss over your year of gainful employment in the retinue of the shah, instead focusing on the lead up to your banishment. You make sure to emphasize the excesses and corruption of the Shahzada, really playing up what a hedonistic shitbag he was, and still is.
(1/?)
(Apologies in advance for typos. Caffeine crashes suck.)

By the time you've reached your actual branding and banishment into the sands, the room is deathly silent save for the sound of your voice. Someone has handed you a bottle of sapa, and you've made steady progress towards draining it entirely. Considering nobody has stormed the stage to try and drag you off, you assume they're either afraid of you or don't care that you were banished. Maybe they even agree that your banishment was unjust, though that may simply be wishful thinking.

As your tale winds on, you run the crowd through the gamut of emotions. Happy to sad, angered to amused, shocked to subdued. You work them as if you were born to tell a story. At some point, Balik joined you on stage to provide appropriate musical accompaniment. Around the time you're relating your assassination of Lord Spiros, having emphasized his corruption and intent to destroy his own city simple to weaken a rival faction within it, the crowd has gathered as close to the stage as they can manage, crowding in before you. Their faces seem to blur together, until they're simply one monolithic entity. A great beast fed by the story of your exploits.
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>The brooches work with a theoretically infinite number of people on the same 'network' as he referred to it. As long as everyone has pricked their finger on each of the brooches everyone should be able to hear everyone.

From the thread where we got Hayes to look at our loot from the ruins we got Fulvia and Prof. Turns out we don't need the brooches on the guys as long as they're attuned to all of them. Now I wonder if Soma changed how they works afterward, but I doubt it.

You retain enough common sense to leave out the dead god living in your head, that is a topic to discuss in private if discussed at all. You also leave out your journey through Umdnus, instead weaving an entirely fictional tale about how the portal deep within the mines of Fort Longia sent you wandering aimlessly through the void. You go into great detail about the creatures you (never) met in that twisted realm of eternal black. You also left out some of your stranger dreams, specifically the prophecy, or command, which stated that you would kill the Shah in only a few days time. You avoid mentioning that Fulvia is actually a Rhynian construct, or that Mortia is a witch from another dimension, or that Skull Kid is a heavily augmented criminal. However, those few details aside you fully disclose your story. The heart you found, your encounter with dragons, the Three Stooges and their antics, the existence of the void, the monster in your cloak. All of it.

By the time your story is finished you're well and truly drunk, the bottle of sapa rolling along the stage, empty save for the cobra's carcass. The single conglomerate entity the crowd has turned into erupts into questions, asking about detail upon detail, asking how you've survived, claiming the entire story was nothing but a bunch of bullcrap you came up with on the spot. You try to stay on stage for as long as you can manage and answer questions, but someone drags you away. The world spins at a truly unbearable speed as you're escorted out of the inn, strong arms draped haphazardly around your neck. You think someone might be massaging your earlobes, but you're a little too out of it to be sure who.

The last thing you can remember hearing before blacking out is Balik's voice saying. “A satisfactory exchange if there ever was one, Mikhael.”

>EEEEEND THREEEEAAAAD

>>34742682
>Around the time you're relating your assassination of Lord Spiros, having emphasized his corruption and intent to destroy his own city simple to weaken a rival faction within it, the crowd has gathered as close to the stage as they can manage, crowding in before you. Their faces seem to blur together, until they're simply one monolithic entity.
FUCK

>>34742708
They still have to have a brooch, it's just that there's no limit to the number of contacts you can have on one brooch.

>>34742717
>>34742670
Well shit. We really succeeded on this one, guys. Maybe a little too well. A lot too well?

Oh well, we're kind of an arrogant asshole regardless. Anyways, I hope we''re fucking done here, or committing to a revolution.

Do you want a revolution? Because this is how you get a revolution.