You are Vlad Tepish.

Your Holdings: A renovated ancient Elven ruin. A well hidden and protected cave, now housing liberated human slaves.

Your minions: 37 normal undead (orcish, elven and human skeletons and zombies, 13 armed with bows, rest with crude melee weapons). Undead orcish shaman. Skeletal elk mount. You control 40/50 minions. Your control is absolute.

Your relationships: Lathrien, your apprentice (agreeable), Ragda and Gerda, liberated old ladies of your tribe (friendly(ish)). Bathory, the spirit of your lover housed in her skull (unfriendly). Bound spirit of an elven scout (bound). Bound spirit of a gnoll pyromancer (bound). Bound spirit of an orc demonologist (Bound). Bound spirit of a black dragon (bound). Elven tribe (open diplomacy), Gnoll tribe (allies/treacherous bastards), Human liberated slaves (likely allies).

Your skills, stats, traits: In the pastebin above, along with your available spells and equipment.

Your goals: Find a body for Bathory, achieve immortality, grow your legacy.

You have spent a lot of time to yourself. You have learned and achieved much. You know the basics of how to create a vertebrate body from naught but the base components and magical theories. There is naught that can stand against you in the immidiate vicinity, but that is hardly the excuse to get complacent. Rumors of advanced civilizations in hiding are ever present, and your old tribe had heard of many. That is not taking spiritual dangers into account. There is much land you have not yet explored. Lathrien has made some progress, but still has much to learn. And you still have not visited the liberated slaves you bequeathed your former cave to. As it is always, you have much to do if you are to advance your standing and knowledge.
>Visit elves. You have significant trade capabilities by now, between your knowledge and elven artifacts from the ruin.
>Explore (North- largely mysterious, you've seen mountains in the distance. East- delve deeper into elven lands

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>South (entirely unknown, move past gnoll encampment). West (Plains, your old tribe would hunt and gather there commonly.)
>Visit gnolls. They have given much, you have given little in return. Rebellion is plausible.
>Stay inside. Research, explore the hidden passageways, train Lathrien further.
>Other

Whatever you choose, I will be gone for ~7 minutes.

>>37906645
>Stay inside. Research, explore the hidden passageways, train Lathrien further.

>>37906645
Let's touch base with the former slaves. We are a benevolent necromanic overlord.

>>37906645
>Visit gnolls.
Ask them if they need help with something
I think we should train Lathrien before we visit the elves, then bring him along, and impress them

>>37906729
We've gotten him a rank in shaman magic already with a crit. He's definitely progressed enough to impress him.

And why do you want to bother with the gnolls? They're weak, cowardly, and untrustworthy. We're ahead in our dealings with them right now, excellent time to just cut them off.

>>37906645
>Stay inside. Research, explore the hidden passageways, train Lathrien further.

>>37906778
Alright, then what is exactly that we want to research in such a hurry? If the gnolls are untrustworthy more the reason to check upon them from time to time.
It should be a minute, then we are back to research.

>>37906892
We better be researching the demonology shaman.

>>37906958
Alright,
>Research
it is then

>>37906984
Indeed, so it would seem.

You have spent much time in the library, but it is never enough. Secrets, just beyond your reach are ahead in every book. Now that you have found the code in the basketweaving tomes, you feel certain more hidden knowledge lies within the books. You just have to reach out, a little deeper, find the true, worthy knowledge that lies in the darkest depths of the library.

>Study ancient history- you've learned a little about the previous owner of the library. Perhaps you can learn more of the old civilization.
>Study necromancy. You've gone through most tomes on the subject, but perhaps there are some snippets left yet worth knowing.
>Study engineering. You have some tools now. Perhaps you are capable of recreating some of the basic devices.
>Study theology. You have suspicions you've met an ancient god in your dreams. It did not seem friendly. Perhaps you can glean some information about its weaknesses and powers.

>>37907096
>>Study theology. You have suspicions you've met an ancient god in your dreams. It did not seem friendly. Perhaps you can glean some information about its weaknesses and powers.

>>37907096
>Study ancient history- you've learned a little about the previous owner of the library. Perhaps you can learn more of the old civilization.

>>37907096
>>Study theology. You have suspicions you've met an ancient god in your dreams. It did not seem friendly. Perhaps you can glean some information about its weaknesses and powers.

>>37907096
>>Study theology. You have suspicions you've met an ancient god in your dreams. It did not seem friendly. Perhaps you can glean some information about its weaknesses and powers.
P

>>37907150
>>37907180
>>37907187
You have dreamt of strange places and beings. They have been worrisome indeed. The self-proclaimed god of necromancy worries you greatly. Or perhaps, not so much. It is nonetheless something you should address. There are books aplenty on the religion of the ancient Elven civilization.

Roll research. 1d20+3 DC 15

Rolled 17 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>37907265

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>37907265

Rolled 4 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>37907265

>>37907295
Unnatural 20! Great Success!

On the one hand it is unfortunate that you have learned that this god of undeath was well known to the ancient elves. At the same time, you learn that his godhood is not entirely omnipotent. He gains power from followers, from necromancers like you, and as you are the only one you are aware of, you feel safe in guessing that you are in the best possible position to break his control over you.

You also learn of some hints of the nature and worship of the creature. The main worshipers of the god are referred to as the 'dark cousins' of the mountains. Shrines are supposedly found within the depths. Even in the books the reports are unconfirmed and dangerous.

>Mountains it is then! Go north, explore the mountain passages for clues towards the ancient god.
>Train Lathrien. You need good, powerful allies before you consider exploration.
>Keep researching something else.
>Talk to one of the bound spirits.
>Talk to Ragda and Gerda.
>Other.

>>37907491
>Mountains it is then! Go north, explore the mountain passages for clues towards the ancient god.

>>37907491
>>Train Lathrien. You need good, powerful allies before you consider exploration.

>>37907491
>talk to one of the bound spirits
Orc shaman.

>>37907491
Talk to Ragda and Gerda.

>>37907491
Well that's good to hear, the dwarves worship a death god.

I still say we chat with the former slaves, just make sure they're ok an not plotting our death.

>>37907491
>Train Lathrien. You need good, powerful allies before you consider exploration.

>>37907491
>>Train Lathrien. You need good, powerful allies before you consider exploration.

>>37907674
>>37907706
>>37907602
'Lathrien, how is your training going?'
'Vlad Tepish! I do not honestly know. I somewhat understand your explanation for advancement, but at the same time, well, I must admit you do not seem to be much farther advanced than me.'
'I have been studying magic for decades. I could destroy you in a heartbeat. Do not be arrogant.'
'Of course, Vlad Tepish, but you have admitted before that Shamanism is not your primary strength. I feel ready to learn more necromancy.'

>Kid's got balls, and he is right. Teach him more necromancy.
>Fair point, but you do not want to tempt fate before you know what the god of undead is all about. Keep to Shamanism.
>The insolence! Disrespect you will not abide by. Punish Lathrien for questioning your wisdom and make him learn more Shamanism.

>>37907836
>>Kid's got balls, and he is right. Teach him more necromancy.

>>37907836
>Teach him the necro

>>37907836
>The insolence! Disrespect you will not abide by. Punish Lathrien for questioning your wisdom and make him learn more Shamanism.

>>37907836
>Kid's got balls, and he is right. Teach him more necromancy.

>>37907836
Teach him necromancy, but warn him about the god.

>>37906778
>They're weak, cowardly, and untrustworthy.
They wrecked shit fighting the orcs and sneaked ludicrously close to them initially. They are anything but weak and cowardly. They certainly gave a better showing for themselves than the elves.

>>37907836
You felt uncomfortable using it before, but if that is you wish, very well. My knowledge was of a more practical nature, recently I have read some things on the forces that guide necromancy, and some of it is concerning. It is your choice though.

>>37908007
They got lucky.

>>37908031
I would rather lucky allies who produce results consistently than unlucky allies who fuck up constantly,

>>37908075
this, i would take one lucky gnoll over 3 elves

'Ha. If I recall correctly, last time you tried to learn necromancy you were reduced to a blubbering wreck.'
'I... Yes, Vlad Tepish. I feel I have advanced enough.'
'There are dangers you know, even more than I knew last time I tried to teach you.'
'The power you wield, it is worth any price.'
'Many have said that before, or so I am learning. It is a dangerous path, and in more ways than just the physical.'
'You said we will live forever. I am sure as hell willing to try. I like this world. I'd rather stick to it.'

Roll Lathrien's necromancy. 1d20+1 DC 12 to not freak out and make some progress, DC 20 to learn Necromancy I.

Rolled 19 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>37908125

>>37908075
>>37908108
Yall need to understand how luck works.

Rolled 7 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>37908125

Rolled 8 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>37908125
.

Rolled 1 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>37908125

>>37908150
Well I guess it's good I was slow.

>>37908145
I have seen how it works just fine.
Spot has succeed everything he has tried with great results.
The elves have fucked up everything they have tried.

>>37908150
>>37908125
(This quest uses 3 first rolls, right? r-right?)

>>37908145
You need to understand elves a shit

>>37908216
Correct. Even if the critfail would be funny.

>>37908210
I don't think a sample size of 1 is that conclusive.

I think we might just never talk to the elves again because everyone is pissed about their shitty luck around us.

And that might kill us.

>>37908285
>Entire goddamn pack of gnolls manage to sneak about five feet away from the orc camp and do almost as much of the killing as we did
>Elves get spotted immediately and loose about half their guys.

>>37908150
The traditional, irrelevant nat 1 still going strong, I see.
>>37908137
Unnatural 20! Marginal success, the best kind of success!

You direct Lathrien to a long dead elf, one of the dozens you found in the ruin. You feel certain that he has enough experience to raise at least the one.

'Weave the magics, ignore the body, focus on the skull- that is where all the animation comes from.'

'Yes, Vlad Tepish.'

The kid focuses. Hard. He clearly feels some darker pressure, something that you were ever inoculated against, whether through experience or inherited coincidence. You see him go pale, but he refuses to let go. It takes him almost a full minute, but he manages to raise the skeleton from the dead.

You lead Lathrien, the skeleton in tow to the recent battleground between the dragon and the orcs. You have him raise another decomposing body of an orc. It comes easier the second time.

The third is faster yet. He keeps raising undead, until he reaches his limit at thirteen. When he raises the twelfth orc, his control breaks, and the undead move to attack him. You interfere quickly and wrest control of one, two, three orc zombies, until he is left with ten he feels comfortable to control.

The shaman training he's received from you certainly helps. His undead, just like yours are a little intelligent, and you feel he knows enough about spirits to bind one were he to try hard enough on a fresh body.

>Go to the elves, show off Lathriens progress.
>Go to the gnolls, recruit them, or show your appreciation for their services.
>Go to the mountains. There is much to explore.
>Return to the library. There is much to learn.
>Visit the humans.
>Talk to one of the bound spirits.

>>37908350
>>Go to the elves, show off Lathriens progress.

>>37908346
It was pure luck though. We saw the dice rolls!

>>37908350
congratulate Lathrien, celebrate

>>37908300
Like, maybe, the elves should send a trader or something to us, because nobody is gonna vote for going to see them, and the might be starting to get worried,

Nevertheless.
>>37908350
>Go to the elves, show off Lathriens progress.
maybe take a relic or two to show the elder.

>>37908350
Humans. If Lathrien wants to chat with the elven Elder about his progress he can.

>>37908350
>>Go to the elves, show off Lathriens progress.
And if there is enough time in the day
>>Go to the gnolls, recruit them, or show your appreciation for their services.

>>37908350
>>Go to the elves, show off Lathriens progress.

Rolled 10 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>37908350
>Go to the mountains. There is much to explore.

>>37908346
You also only took the volunteer elves with you, and demanded the entire gnoll pack come with you. Individual per individual elves and gnolls are roughly evenly matched, but elves have a fairly powerful spellcaster to back them up and gnolls have a slight numeric advantage.

Also, elves fucking hate dice, apparently, or vice versa.

>>37908390
>elves entire plan was to walk straight up to the orcs no sneaking involved
Also you could make the argument that everything we have achieved thus far was the result of pure luck seeing as this is a game where success is achieved by rolling dice.

>>37908424
All I know is the gnolls didn't fuck up and the pyromancer has a lot more stones than that elf hunter.

>>37908350
>Talk to one of the bound spirits
Bathory Perhaps? It's been a whole month

>Visit the elves.

'Lathrien, I have kept you away from your people for a long while.'
'Yes, Vlad Tepish.'
'It is because your old elder wanted to see you progress in magic. You have done so now. I have been considering trading with the elves, and now I feel like you have learned enough to impress them.'
'But I know nothing compared to you.'
'You know almost as much as I did when I was exiled by my tribe. Necessity creates invention. How fast you learn depends entirely on you. You have learned much, more than many would have in your place.'
'Thank you, Vlad Tepish.'
'Pah, it is your doing mostly. We will see what we can get from your old tribe, perhaps see if we can gain some more friends. Do you think there is anyone that would join us?'
'If you had more to offer but cold ruins and teaching of dark magic. Elirel has always been rebellious I suppose, what with her prototype bow, but I doubt she would join us straight up.'
'I see. You have earned a trip to your old tribe either way. We leave at sunrise.'

>Get sleep. You will need your strength tomorrow.
>Talk to Bathory. It has been a month.
>Talk to another bound spirit. You hardly know them fully.
>Try to track down the dog/elf homunculus. You've not heard how it's faring in the wilderness.
>Hit the books for the night. There won't be much time to read, but perhaps you'll learn something (High rolls required).
>Other (Write-in.)

>>37908637
>>Talk to Bathory. It has been a month.

>>37908637
>Talk to another bound spirit. You hardly know them fully.
Talk to the gnoll. Maybe it will get us angry enough to pull off pyromancy jesus christ.

>>37908637
>Hit the books for the night. There won't be much time to read, but perhaps you'll learn something (High rolls required).

Rolled 8 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>37908637
>Talk to Bathory. It has been a month.

>>37908637
oh yeah, what about our pet?
>>Try to track down the dog/elf homunculus. You've not heard how it's faring in the wilderness.

>>37908637
>Talk to Bathory. It has been a month.
I suppose our progress would make her see things brighter

>>37908637
>>Talk to another bound spirit. You hardly know them fully.
Orc summoner, see if there are any safeguards or wards to keep soul snatchers and the like

>>37908637
Books on bows, impress her with super awesome bow making techniques.

>>37908708
aww shit, do you think we need someone to feed him? or he'll hunt on his own

addition to >>37908710
we have some fiction books, right? Maybe she would like a bedtime story? or would that be just insulting?

>>37908762
How good are the eyes on the skulls we can give? could we set a skeleton to flipping pages for her?

>>37908826
I like the idea, but aren't the tomes written in elvish? Can she even read?

>>37908826
Maybe if we bind someone amiable enough (recruit someone as they are about to die?) maybe we could set him/her to reading a section of book in the library, and help us with research.

Rough estimate leaning towards Bathory.

You pick up the skull of your deceased lover. You've brought it to the library. Perhaps it is a patronizing thing to do, perhaps she will hate it. But you guess that were you in her position you would accept any entertainment available.

You look over fiction books. There are many of dark doom and apocalypse. Many of high magic and adventure. But the ones you find, the ones you care about are of family life, of slow, hot summer afternoons. Of love and comfort. Sure, conflict is there, but you want to give Bathory something warm and nice. Something with a happy ending.

'Hello, Bathory.'
'Vlad. Do you know how slow time runs in here. Do not leave me alone for so long.'
'I am sorry. I have been looking for how to find you a body. I am making progress, but will need to travel before I can do it.'
'Well, what do you want now?'
'I, I have all these books. I thought I could read you one.'
'Oh! I would love that. Will you do the voices?'
'Of course, my love. I will make even that sacrifice for you.'
'Ass.'
'Lady Beldriel never liked the sunset on the white stone terrace. It was a beautiful sight, but she was always on her own, no matter how many servants she had to attend to her needs...'

Hours pass. You know Bathory is listening, because Bathory cannot sleep and would never interrupt a good story. And the story is lovely. The noble lady meets a prince and it all seems so nice and pre-destined, but then a simple farmer catches her eye, and the cavalier turns out to be a true villain. You feel disappointed when you have to stop reading, to make sure you wake up in time tomorrow.

'I need to sleep now, love. Perhaps later I can teach you to read elven, have someone assist you to turn the pages, so you have something to do until I find you a body.'
'Is it going to be that long? And oh please, one more chapter, Vlad! I get so little fun here!

You read her three more chapters before you end up going to sleep. The morning finds you...

>>37909028
...somewhat fatigued, but pleased with yourself. You feel that Bathory is on the path to forgive you, and if you could just manage to make her a body, well, you could very well be together once more.

>Your relationship with Bathory has improved!

>Wake Lathrien, go see the elves.
>Do something else in the early hours of the morning, before you leave.

>>37909059
>Wake Lathrien, go see the elves.

>>37909059
Read up on ancient elven bow making. We need to convince Lathrien's gf to come, we're so nice to him.

>>37909059
>Wake Lathrien, go see the elves.

>>37909059
Do something else in the early hours
Check on the dog/elf

>>37909059
lets go find our doge(lf)

>>37909059
>>Do something else in the early hours of the morning, before you leave.
Find our dog, see how he and the body we made are faring.

>>37909059
>>Wake Lathrien, go see the elves.

>>37909188
>>37909059
This dog homunculus thing, does it need to eat to survive? or is it like a golem powered by alchemy?

>>37909059
> Wake Lathrien, go see the Elves.

Minotaur alliance fucking when?

>>37909223
That's exactly what I want to ask of him, is he hungry? Needs to be fed? Can he hunt for himself?

>>37909223
Some thing we may need to find out. And possibly improve if we need to.

Am I the only one who wants to make sure Lathrien's crush moves in. He could use a friend, and this has nothing to do with a long term eugenics plan. Nothing at all.

>>37909338
It would be nice, but is she his crush? I didn't see anything like that when he talked about her? or was it before?

>>37909338
I agree with you, but I think being honest with her, and mentioning that you got something related to her interests, should do the trick.

It would not take much work to call the homonculus to you. The spirit within it is still bound to you. You hope he has learned how to hunt small creatures in its new form and to enjoy raw meat. The form you made was robust, but it still needs nutrition.

'Lathrien! We leave now. I have some business to attend to en route, it should not take long.'
'Yes, Vlad Tepish.'

As you are leaving the ruin you focus your mind and call for the homonculus. Entranced and enthralled it soon comes to you. You do not feel up to tormenting it by asking it to speak in human tongue, so you dismount, lean down and touch his forehead.

'Are you faring well?'
'Well enough. The rats are no match for me, even if the meat is a little strange. The dog part of me seems to like it nonetheless.'
'Pleased to hear it. I was going for that. Anything strange going on?'
'No more than usual. There are some bigger animals I need to run away from, but they do not dare approach the ruin.'
'Good. Serve well, and perhaps I can give you a proper humanoid body.'
'Honestly, don't know if I want it. Speech would be nice, but being a dog is fun, simple.'
'Happy to hear it.'

Lathrien speaks up.

'That presence... I recognize it. Did you bind the spirit of one of our scouts?'

>'Yes. He seems to be enjoying it, would you like a chat?'
>'No. This is a mere mechanical creation. Let us move on.'
>'Yes. Surely, it is better than death. Even if not, it shall obey me. And so shall you.'
>'Never mind, let us move on.'
>Other.

>>37909450
> 'Yes. He seems to be enjoying it; would you care for a chat?'

>>37909450

>'Yes. He seems to be enjoying it, would you like a chat?'

>>37909450
>'Yes. He seems to be enjoying it, would you like a chat?'

>>37909401
I may be reading so far between the lines that I'm looking at an alternate reality.

>>37909415
And having an idea what's actually in those books that she undoubtedly can't read would be even better,

>>37909450
I had previously bound him to a skull. I am trying to make it up to him. He seems to understand. We still have time if you'd like to talk to him.

>>37909450
>>'Yes. He seems to be enjoying it, would you like a chat?'

>>37909539
>that she undoubtedly can't read
Aren't the books in elven?

>>37909450
>>'Yes. He seems to be enjoying it, would you like a chat?'
Just like a band-aid, do it quick to get it out the way

>>37909575
Ancient elven, and we seem to be in a post-apocalyptic fantasy setting. The Elder might know some of old written elven, but some random hunter isn't. There's a reason we needed the Lich to give us the knowledge of the language.

>>37909450
>>37909450
>'Yes. He seems to be enjoying it, would you like a chat?'
Be sure to mention he shot us first.

'He was bound to a skull before. I thought he does not really deserve it, and so I should make up for it. He seems to understands.'
'But to bind a spirit like that. You said the torment would be terrible.'
'I was uncertain how bad it would be. Our magic is not soft and caring. But there is always time to make up for the damage.'
'But I knew him before.'
'And he is still there. The spirit is the true being of a creature. You can talk to him if you like. Press your hand to his forehead, speak to him like a spirit of wilderness.'
'Yes, Vlad Tepish.'

>Let him speak for a few minutes, then move on.
>Let him speak as long as he likes. The elves can wait.
>Set out, have him carry the homunculus with him and talk to him in transit.
>Other preparations for the trip to the elves.

>>37909575
This is accurate >>37909614

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>>37909681
>He seems to understands

>>37909681
>>Let him speak for a few minutes, then move on.

>>37909681
>Let him speak for a few minutes, then move on.

>>37909681
>Let him speak for a few minutes, then move on.

>>37909681
I wouldn't want to interrupt a deep philosophical conversation, as the dog-elf seemed pretty chill. If we have to visit the elves tomorrow, we do it tomorrow. It's not like we sent out and advanced notice, it's really just on a whim.

>>37909681.
>Let him speak for a few minutes, then move on.
They can chat longer when we return, and he is in his free time.
Also don't bring it us under any circumstances, the elves might not be so understanding

>>37909681
>>Let him speak for a few minutes, then move on.

>>37909745
>>37909727
>>37909717
You know what a tribe means these days. You knew each of your tribemates before you had to leave, by name and well enough to call friends. Before you betrayed them and they betrayed you in turn.

You let him speak for a while.

When he turns to follow you there are tears in his eyes. Weakness, certainly, but one you can understand.

You travel and you reach the elven tribe by sunset. There is a lot of activity there, more people than the land here could sustain. Visitors, certainly. You recall some of them from when they last marched against you. That was more than a month ago. If they are still here they are certainly imposing. You did not find it strange when marching against orcs- it is normal for a visit between two tribes to last a few weeks, but a month is all but unheard of for you.

>It might be some elven tradition. Ignore it and look for the elder.
>Look for the elder, ask him what's up.
>Approach some of the visiting elves. Ask them why they are still here.
>Look for the rebellious huntress Lathrien mentioned. He seems to care for her and she managed herself better than most elves on the attack on the orcish camp.
>Offer something for trade to the camp at large.
>Other

>>37909941
We should talk to the Elder, pay respect and all that. Then we can ask him what's going on.

>>37909941
>Look for the elder, ask him what's up.

>>37909941
>>Look for the elder, ask him what's up.

>>37909941
>Look for the rebellious huntress Lathrien mentioned. He seems to care for her and she managed herself better than most elves on the attack on the orcish camp.

>>37909941
Ask Lathrien if it's a tradition, or what's going on then
>go see the elder
We are a diplomatic mission of somesort, let's keep the professional look

>>37909941
>>Look for the elder, ask him what's up.
Also talk to him about trade.
What do we have to offer?
Other than tech?

>>37910076
shitton of gold

>>37910076
Baskets.

>>37910076
Elven artefacts, baskets, alchemical concoctions?

>>37910076
Ancient elven history.
>>37910106
Forgot about that.
>>37910122
Fantastic baskets at that.

'Lathrien, is it normal that these visitors are still here?'
'It is barely normal that the tribe is still here. We were supposed to find the ruin and then move on.'
'I see. Where do you think the elder would be?'
'Look for stupid shit going down, then look for him in the middle trying to resolve it.'

You fix him with a fierce, but appropriate stare.

'I am well aware. And that is my point. Emotions run high when the ancient empire is discussed among elves. We might even attack enemies we have no chance to beat.'

Soon enough you hear shouting. The elven woman with the strange bow is talking loudly to a younger elf. He says something in a strange dialect, but you think you hear a few terms linked to agriculture. Plowing perhaps. Next thing you see is the horn of wine emptied on his head and an elbow in his face. Soon enough the elder is between the two, trying his best to try to resolve the situation diplomatically.

>Perfect time to jump in. Terrify the young man and strike up a conversation with the young woman and the Elder.
>Announce your presence, hope this disrupts any ugliness.
>Lathrien is getting really worked up. See what he does.
>Other.

>>37910076

You have access to just about everything mentioned after the question. What you are willing to trade/ have brought with you will be at your discretion if/when you manage get to a negotiation.

>>37910275
>>Announce your presence, hope this disrupts any ugliness.

>>37910275
There is only one solution, gnollish poetry reading. Even though we don't know any, we can make it up, no one will know.

>>37910275
>Announce your presence, hope this disrupts any ugliness.

If that doesn't work lets scare the little shit.

>>37910342
>>37910275
This.

>>37910342
Sounds like a plan.

>>37910275
>Announce your presence, hope this disrupts any ugliness.
You are in the presence of the mighty Doom.. I amean... ehh...
Is there something I can help with?

>>37910399
Gnollish poetry, or we start a tale about learning about basket weaving. Actually, let's talk about baskets.

'Grrrrrrr-oki,
Wrahf-wrahf
Ararwoooo'

You say loudly as you approach the camp. You have always been one for dramatic entrances. There is little gnoll poetry available, truly, they should feel blessed to hear such rare art.

'What are y... What do you want?' The youth says.
'Vlad Tepish. Would you please turn this maggot into a toad, just to improve his lot in life, of course,' the young woman says.
'Melandie, please, Vlad Tepish is an honored guest, do not insult him,' the elder says.
'Were I worried of petty insults, I would not recite gnoll poetry.' You say.
'Indeed you would not, you ripper of souls, you are a monster, corrupting the greatest elves of our generation. I would spit on you, but you would take my spit and use it for black magic' The young man says.

>Teach him his manners. Curse him with a permanent vile stench.
>Lathrien is jumping at the opportunity. Let him slap a bitch,
>Wait for the Elder to do something.
>The young woman looks like she has more elbowing 'a comin'. Let her do her thing.
>Try to stop the violence for some misplaced sense of morality.

>>37910534
>black magic
all magic is dark magic, it only depends on the application.
pyro burns the innocent
alchemy creates abominations
and healing magic breaks the natural cycle just as much as necromacery

>>37910534
>Lathrien is jumping at the opportunity. Let him slap a bitch,

>>37910534
>>Lathrien is jumping at the opportunity. Let him slap a bitch,
>Wait for the Elder to do something.
>The young woman looks like she has more elbowing 'a comin'. Let her do her thing.
Elves do you thing.

>>37910534
"I won't stain my had with hands with you, but I can see multiple people disagreeing with you, and I let them do as they see fit"
>See if the girl or Lathrien is the faster puncher

>>37910534
Take mock offense to the spit, "Why sir would I take your spit for black magic? It's not in tune with the dark energies I needs to rape your fields or sow your women with salt.

>>37910534
Oh look another elf trying to start shit.

>>37910534
>The young woman looks like she has more elbowing 'a comin'. Let her do her thing.

>>37910534
I like what this guy said.>>37910610 lets add

And Holy magic smites down those who disagree with their philosophy while nature magic warps the lives of creatures and plants around it.

>>37910534
>>Lathrien is jumping at the opportunity. Let him slap a bitch,

'All magic is black magic, if used for the wrong ends. Pyromancy can burn the innocent, alchemy...'

You get midway through the sentence when you hear Lathrien scream:

'Idiot! You insult Melandie, then you insult Vlad Tepish, when you are not worthy to lick their hands after supper!' You barely have time to register Lathriens apparent new loyalty, before the other young elf shouts:
'You dare!?'

Lathrien, apparently forgotten all his training tackles the young elf to the dirt.

'Lathrien! I will NOT have you fighting my battles.' Melandie says, as she grabs Lathrien by the collar, throws him off the other young elf, and starts kicking the one who apparently insulted her.

'Children! Stop acting like animals of the wild! We are elves, we should not fight for such petty reasons!' The elder says. His words fall on deaf ears.

Some five minutes later the three young elves are exhausted, battered and bruised. You keep out of their business, at least because none of them seem to be trying to permanently harm each other.

Maybe this is how they resolve their differences.

Eventually the offensive young elf scurries off to lick his wounds, and you are left with Melandie and Lathrien looking indignant at one another, and the elder looking sadly upon the whole scene.

'I apologize, Vlad Tepish. Tempers are running high in the camp around now.'

>'What is wrong?'
>'I came here to trade and to show how far Lathrien has come. Let us get to that.'
>'Nice moves, Melandie was it? I could use fighters like you.'
>'Lathrien, while gratifying, that was out of line. Wait until everybody calms down, and then apologize.'
>Other.

>>37911005
>'What is wrong?'
>'I came here to trade and to show how far Lathrien has come. Let us get to that.'
Maybe
>'Nice moves, Melandie was it? I could use fighters like you.'
a little bit later

>>37911005
>'What is wrong?'
>'I came here to trade and to show how far Lathrien has come. Let us get to that.'
>'Nice moves, Melandie was it? I could use fighters like you.'

>>37911041
this

>>37911005
>>'What is wrong?'
>>'I came here to trade and to show how far Lathrien has come. Let us get to that.

>>37911005
>>'What is wrong?'
>'I came here to trade and to show how far Lathrien has come. Let us get to that.'

>>37911005
>'What is wrong?'
know about the problem first, and only then get to trading. The young had their fun, now the adults are speaking

>>37911005
>'What is wrong?'
>'I came here to trade and to show how far Lathrien has come. Let us get to that.'

>>37911005
I remember when I was young and foolish. I thought it was time I came to inform you of Lathrien's progress in harnessing magic, but there seems to be something odd happening here. Would it be impolite if I inquired as to what is happening?

>>37911005
>'What is wrong?'
>'I came here to trade and to show how far Lathrien has come. Let us get to that.'
>'Nice moves, Melandie was it? I could use fighters like you.'

>>37911005
>Lathrien, while gratifying, that was out of line. Wait until everybody calms down, and then apologize.
Not only did he shame himself by brawling, he shamed his people by ignoring jis elder and us by interupting.

>>37911171
Manners worthy of the diplomatic Vlad Tepsih

>>37911041
This is good I'll back it

>>37911005
Oh yeah. These guys are soooo much better than the gnolls.

>>37911234
at least they got a little culture delivered to them in the form of superior gnoll poetry

>>37911266
I do enjoy when people enjoy my suggestions.

'Sorry, elder, I am aware that Lathriens behavior is my responsibility now, at least to an extent.'
'If anything, it is my failure in raising him.'
'Not at all, elder. I remember when I was young and foolish. Lathrien's made decent progress in learning my magic, and I came here to show off that, and also to consider the possibility of trade.'
'Indeed? He always seemed slow to learn illusion.'
'He is doing well with my magic. Both shamanism and necromancy. If I am not intruding, however, it does seem something is wrong in the camp. Might I inquire what it is?'
'I fear it concerns you and the ruin. The visiting tribe wants to take it back by force. I demanded we bring in an older diviner to make the decision, but I worry still.'

>'If there is threat to me and mine I will crush you. You have been polite, and I appreciate it, but I will not bear threats.'
>'Indeed? And do you know this seer that would be joining us?'
>'When it comes it comes. For now, let us talk trade.'
>Other.

>>37911355
>'If there is threat to me and mine I will crush you. You have been polite, and I appreciate it, but I will not bear threats.'

We've been cordial so far if they're tryin to take our new home they can go fuck themselves.

>'Indeed? And do you know this seer that would be joining us?'
>'When it comes it comes. For now, let us talk trade.'

>>37911355
>>'Indeed? And do you know this seer that would be joining us?'

>>37911355
>>'When it comes it comes. For now, let us talk trade.'

Time to power up.
We can head over to the gnolls, see if they have a new enemy or something they would like to capture.
Help them out, gain more loyalty and more
"shinnies" to deal with a possible up coming problem.

>>37911355
I assume the other tribe does not approve of me taking up residence in the former home of an elven Lich. Would you object to me joining this discussion, Elder?

>>37911454
Yeah, and lets get ready to make some suicide bomber zombies and homunculi abominations.

>>37911355
>elves thinking they can beat us
>elves thinking they can beat anyone

>>37911355
>'Indeed? And do you know this seer that would be joining us?'
if you wish to visit the ruin I can certainly allow visitors. The library is nearly repaired. But the powers of the ancient Dark Kin are strong there. It will not be comfortable unless you study as Lathrien has.

not contributing. just wanted to say that this has made for a good read and thanks to everyone who is participating.

>>37911489
All the elves need is a benevolent undead guiding hand, running a eugenics program... starting with Lathrien and Melandie.

>echoo
the echo of a sneeze

>>37911355
>'Indeed? And do you know this seer that would be joining us?'
Maybe that seer can shed some light to our mysterious entity. If that's not a popular idea then let's get on with the trading.
No need to be intimidating, he told us about it, so I think he is against it

>>37911564
Comments like this literally make me do these threads despite of the fucking RL bullshit I have to deal with. Thank you.

'I do not respond well to threats. You have been courteous, but if your tribe attacks us I will not hold back.'

'Of course. Nor would I. That is why I hope against hope it does not come to it.'

'Listen, if you wish to visit the ruin, I have no issue with visitors. It will not be comfortable without the training Lathrien has received, but I am willing to compromise.'

'So am I. But I fear many of my people are not. They are fools, they do not know what one man fluent in the ancient arts can achieve. They think defeating you alone would be simple.'

'I see. This seer. What can you tell me about them?'

'She is ancient beyond memory. Even her own. As far as I know she has never been wrong. But, she talks in vague notions. I am not honestly certain if she knows any magic at all.'

'If that is the best you can do, I shall go back to the ruin and prepare to defend myself.'

'I know her rather well. She is no fool, I believe perhaps I can convince her.'

'I suppose there is no hope for trade?'

'Well, it may be dangerous for you to approach the traders in person. I would be happy to do a little trade on the side.'

>Give: ancient elven bone carvings
>Give: ancient elven tomes you've already read
>Give: potions, alchemical formulae
>Give: gold

>Ask: ingredients for human homunculus
>Ask: magical knowledge
>Ask: historical knowledge
>Ask: weapons and armour
>Ask: chance to try recruitment

>>37911773
>Give: ancient elven bone carvings
>Give: gold

>Ask: ingredients for human homunculus
>Ask: magical knowledge

>>37911773
Bone carvings and gold for supplies (the ingredients) and knowledge (magical or historical, doesn't really matter)

>>37911773
>Give: ancient elven bone carvings
>Give: gold

>Ask: ingredients for human homunculus
>Ask: chance to try recruitment

Thought we wanted the hunter chick?

>>37911773
>>Give: ancient elven bone carvings
>Give: gold


>Ask: ingredients for human homunculus
>Ask: magical knowledge
>Ask: chance to try recruitment

Sorry, taking a bit of a break, will start typing in some five to eight minutes.

>>37911773
>Give: potions, alchemical formulae
>pehaps Gold
it's useful, can make their lives better, but doesn't make them dangerous. I'm not sure how useful gold is to them.
Tomes can give them powers, they are not trustworthy enough yet for those, and we know nothing of the carvings yet

>Ask: ingredients for human homunculus
>Ask: magical knowledge
Maybe recruitment, not sure with the tensions tough

>>37911773
>>Give: gold
>Give: ancient elven bone carvings

>Ask: ingredients for human homunculus
>Ask: magical knowledge

should be reasonable, And buy us some good faith.

>>37911927
Take your time qm~

>>37911893
I do want her to come, but since we seem to be expecting a siege, much to my displeasure as wit and good humor could have solved this before we left the camp, I think all we should do is quietly mention to her that she could keep Lanthrien in a constant state of annoyance if she wanted to.

My reading is that he's crushing on her, and wants to be the manly protector type, except she doesn't want or need that. My worry is that she'll start getting interested in us, when I want to be breeding elves, not half elves.

>>37911927
No problem Dead take your time.

>>37912049
Yeah, I definitely agree with you there but Elves seem to be arseholes unless they're as old as the Elder. I mean, going back to corrupted land that they had forsaken centuries ago to kick out a guy who could have wiped them out but chose not to? For a race that lives long but breeds really slow they seem to enjoy putting themselves in life or death situations.

>>37912049
OTP is VladXBathroy. You'd have to go FAR out of your way to change that. I also don't feel comfortable writing smut, mostly because I have no experience at it, so your 'elf breeding' might be a bit more vanilla than you would wish.

'Well, I am happy to know that at least someone in the camp is on my side. I found some artifacts, and a lot of gold. I am mostly interested in alchemical compounds, and perhaps a little training in illusion.'

'Do not take me wrong. I am still the elder. My tribe will follow me, even if others attack you. That trade, however...'

Roll 1d20+4 DC 16 diplomacy.

>>37912170
Which is why we need to become immortal so we can guide these poor souls to a better, more civilized way of life, through eugenics.

Rolled 1 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>37912243
old man you're gonna get diplomanced so hard

Rolled 5 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>37912243
The eugenics program would just be an off screen occurrence. All behind a curtain in another room. Or that was my thought anyway.

Wait, in case elves attack us, shouldnt we assume Lathrien will side with the them rather than us?

Do we actually want him behind our back when that happens?

Rolled 14 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>37912243

Rolled 14 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>37912243

Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>37912243

>>37912293
Well, we managed to botch this one so hard. It's nice to see that our inability to talk to elves is still strong.

>>37912293
That's some hardcore diplomacy right there

>>37912293
Why do the dice gods hate elven diplomacy in this quest?

>>37912344
>>37912346
Oh god
My poor roll probably let him elf us out of all of our loot for a couple tips on illusions.

>>37912293
Hey anon what you you saying about how we need to figure out how luck works?

>>37912311
>>37912294
>>37912293
1! Critical failure! Progress to Diplomacy 3 [1/3].

'...is absolutely unacceptable. Were it the old times when trinkets were used for trade it would be a different matter. These days, while the historical value matters to me, they would do nothing for the survival of the tribe. If you would offer something practical, perhaps we could deal.'

>Refuse outright
>Offer alchemical recipes
>Offer weapons and tools
>Offer ancient tomes on alchemy and engineering and to translate them.

>>37912443
Wrong guy.

>>37912457
>Offer weapons and tools

>>37912457
>Offer weapons and tools

Rolled 13 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>37912457
>Refuse outright

>>37912457
"I'm sorry elder, i just found them in the ruins, and didn't know they had no value, I just thought you'd might find some use for them"
>Offer weapons and tools

>>37912457
>Offer weapons and tools

>>37912457
>>Offer weapons and tools

>>37912457
>>Refuse outright
We can trade with dumb gnolls. for shit.
give them gold. they fucking love shiny shit. and trading it for "weeds" would be something we could do.
And give them examples so next time we come they have been actively looking for things we need.
also a chance to talk to them about coming when we need them.

>>37912443
If you think rolling a 1 is an indicator that the roller doesn't know about luck, then yes, you do need some education.

>>37912457
>Offer weapons and tools

Only tools they want to chase us out of the ruins remember?

>>37912457
A valid point Elder, and I apologize for any offense. I do have access to a rather extensive library, and have read of more practical matters. Potions, engineering, basket weaving... the rest eludes me right now. I can search through it for knowledge you may want. Knowledge for knowledge, would that be a fair trade, Elder?

>>37912561
I think this isn't the first or even second time this has happened while talking to elves.

>>37912572
The other tribe does. The elder said that his tribe will follow him no matter what the other decides.

>>37912521
>>37912537
>>37912542
>>37912572
Because our skeletons don't need to be armed...

>>37912607
You think wrong. Fix it.

>>37912619
Well it's not like we can't raise their corpses and have already armed minions in case they attack us

>>37912619
Also apprently arming someone who in the near future may be planing a raid on us. If negotiations fail.
awesome.

>>37912649
So are you saying this is the first time this has happened while trying diplomacy with elves?

>>37912677
I'm saying it isn't the third.

'I see. I apologize, elder, I found them in the ruin and thought you might be able to make use of them.'
'I would love to have them in the tribe, but times are hard, I cannot trade valuable knowledge for trinkets.'
'Very well, I have also found some tools, and if you manage to convince your tribe not to attack, weapons. If it works out, there is much knowledge in the ruins as well, knowledge I can access.'
'Working tools would be invaluable. If you have weapons of the ancients, well, there is little we could offer in return.'
'If that is the case, I will also ask for the opportunity to recruit those willing to join me, if you can avoid confrontation between us.'
'That is more than fair. For now, I guess tools for training in basic illusion will be a start.'

>Agree 1d20+2 DC 12 to make progress (add it to level-up options), DC 20 to learn Illusion I.
>Refuse, or ask for more in exchange.

Rolled 12 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>37912718
>>Agree 1d20+2 DC 12 to make progress (add it to level-up options), DC 20 to learn Illusion I.

>>37912697
I never said it was.

Rolled 12 + 12 (1d20 + 12)

>>37912718

Rolled 3 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>37912718
>>Refuse, or ask for more in exchange.

>>37912718
ask for more in exchange.

>>37912757
I can not read, though a +12 was high.

>>37912752
>I think this isn't the first or even second time this has happened while talking to elves
do you live in some fantasy world where 3 does not come after 2?

Rolled 17 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>37912718
>Agree 1d20+2 DC 12 to make progress (add it to level-up options), DC 20 to learn Illusion I.

Only the bloody tools

>>37912457
>Offer ancient tomes on alchemy and engineering and to translate them.
they can't mount an offensive if their warriors are busy cutting stone and laying bricks.

Rolled 4 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>37912718
>Agree 1d20+2 DC 12 to make progress (add it to level-up options), DC 20 to learn Illusion I.

>>37912718
>Agree 1d20+2 DC 12 to make progress (add it to level-up options), DC 20 to learn Illusion I.

>>37912784
I live in a world where multiple numbers also come after 2.

>>37912788
And who says they will be doing that, when they have someone they consider an enemy so close to home.

>>37912860
So I'm saying it hasn't happened 3 times, you are saying it's happened more. What's more, you know that it hasn't happened 3 times, or more, so you're pretending to be retarded in order to drag this out and delay your embarrassing loss.

I think it's time you stopped posting.

Dudes, I am clearly taking into account worries about arming the potential enemies. I appreciate how invested you are in this, but do try to keep it chill. Also, arguing about random chance? C'mon.

14! Partial success.
'You see, you are not truly creating anything at all. You are channeling the magic into the senses of the observers. Let me teach you some techniques.'

You learn. You try your best, really you do, and you have grasped some of the basics. However, it is not your forte to attack others directly, and so distorting their sight does not come easy to you. You learn some basics and feel you could advance on your own if you so chose.

You give the elder some of the tools you found in the ruins. Simple axes, spades, knives. You know their worth to a tribe that has none, and the elder is all but too willing to accept.

>It is done, turn back and prepare for the worst.
>Stay here for the night, try to gauge the attitudes towards you
>Ask Lathrien what the mood seems to be like with his cultural awareness powers.
>Start asking around for potential recruits.

>>37912973
>Ask Lathrien what the mood seems to be like with his cultural awareness powers.
>Start asking around for potential recruits.

>>37912973
Cultural awareness powers, ACTIVATE!

Lathrien is now a bishonen anti-hero.

>>37912920
First time the elves shot us .
Second time the elves almost ignored their elder and tried to start shit.
This is the third time.
Thats not including their shit luck from the fight or when we had to kill those other hunters.
Face it dude they have consistently shit luck.

>>37912973
>It is done, turn back and prepare for the worst.

>>37912973
>Stay here for the night, try to gauge the attitudes towards you

If they attack you here and now, it'll be when you're expecting it.

If you stay and they see you, they might lose their nerve.

>>37912973
>>It is done, turn back and prepare for the worst.
To the gnolls.
We can prepare with them. And trade shines. Also let them know we are looking for certain weeds. and Are willing to pay in shiny for these weeds.
Also have them prepared to attack.

>>37912973
I'm not actually that bothered about it all I'm saying is that elves and elf related actions are almost always cursed. You don't have to worry about it much.

>>37912973
>>Ask Lathrien what the mood seems to be like with his cultural awareness powers.
>Start asking around for potential recruits.

>>37912973
Ask Lathrien about the situation, and tell him to start recruiting those who he sees as worthy,
Meanwhile we speak with Melandie

>>37913037
>Second time the elves almost ignored their elder and tried to start shit.
Oh, my bad. I didn't know something almost happening was the same as it actually happening.

>Thats not including their shit luck from the fight

Not diplomacy.

>or when we had to kill those other hunters.
Also not a diplomacy roll.

So 2 times. Not three or any of those multiple numbers afterwards. I hope you enjoyed your humiliating loss as much as I did.

>>37913137
The nat one happened. The nat ones are what I am talking about.

It has taken some time to learn the magic, and Lathrien has had some valuable time to reconnect with his tribe. Valuable for him, certainly, and in a way you can appreciate, but valuable to you also.

'Lathrien, the tribes, do you feel they might attack us.'
'They are waiting for the seer. I doubt they would do anything without her. Then again, you never know. There might be some rash idiots... I KNOW, okay, anyways, there might be some who go against orders. No one specific I met, but might want to be careful.'
'What about you? If your tribe attacked me, where would you stand?'
'Stand? Fuck that, I would not stand, I would run the hell away. I would not fight my own people, but they would have no chance against you. Nor would I.'
'That is honest of you.'
'Yeah, well, it's obvious if you think about it.'
'Do you think we could recruit anyone in due time?'
'Well, you know, like I said, Melandie is an option. She's kind of pissed about earlier with me, but you can sometimes be convincing.'

>Talk to Melandie now
>You have what you've needed. Leave now.
>Pretend to go to sleep nearby. See if anyone ambushes you. Murder them if they do.
>This has become entirely too much trouble. Cast a plague upon the village, let them all die.You can probably hide it from Lathrien for now.
>Other.

>Talk to Melandie now
They might listen to 2 where they would not listen to 1.

>>37913227
Lying now? The first time we ever encountered elves was a DC 16 cha check. We rolled a 13. There were no ones. Give up.

>>37913317
>>Talk to Melandie now

>>37913317
>You have what you've needed. Leave now.

>>37913317
>>You have what you've needed. Leave now.
To the gnolls.

>>37913317
Note "Sometimes"
>Talk to Melandie now
then we leave. If someone is stupid enough to ambush us and we kill them that's just steers things further into war

>>37913367
That wasn't a one? Sugar. Ah well, doesn't make their constant stream of failures any less amusing to me.

>>37913317
>You have what you've needed. Leave now.

>>37913317
Clearly we need to talk to Melandie, about bows. We did make some in the old style for our skellies.

>>37913317
>>You have what you've needed. Leave now.
bout time we leave.
We could talk to the gnolls, and make preparations to prepare for the elves.

>>37913317
>Talk to Melandie now

'Lathrien, be ready to leave. We will talk to Melandie, but only briefly.'
'Yes, Vlad Tepish,'
'And if anything at all goes wrong we get out, and I will train you until I see armed elves march upon our position. But then you better stick to your word and run.'
'Fuck but I hope it doesn't come to that.'
'So do I.'

You approach the young elven woman.

'Melandie, was it?'
'Indeed. You are Vlad Tepish. Thank you for not interfering today. And thank you for sending your zombies to defend us back when the orcs were upon us.'

Huh. She noticed.

'Of course. Worthy allies are irreplaceable.'

>Write in how you ask her to join you, DC will depend on quality of write-in.
>Try to establish rapport, do not try to quite recruit her now. DC will be lower, but quality write-ins will help.

>>37913621
>Try to establish rapport, do not try to quite recruit her now. DC will be lower, but quality write-ins will help.
ayy gurl gimme yo digits

>>37913621
>Try to establish rapport, do not try to quite recruit her now. DC will be lower, but quality write-ins will help.

If we want her help, it certainly wouldn't be by asking her before we're attacked.

>>37913621
Rapport
Your bow, you've made some changes from the elven style of today. Would you mind explaining your thought process to me? I've dabbled a bit in bow making recently, but I've only made recreations of others work, and would like to heard some new ideas on what makes a good bow.

>>37913797
This is good and maybe ask some of her interests

>>37913621
>>37913837
I heard that you have a pretty progressive thinking. Lethrien told me that you made a special bow all by yourself.
And when I arrived I heard something about agriculture, despite your people being nomads, am I right?

>>37913797
'I was curious about your bow. It has some variation from the elven style of today. I have dabbled in bowyery and fletchery, but something like that is beyond my skill.'

'Huh. The elder just grumbles about the corrupting the designs of the ancients'

1d20+5 (craftsmanship included) Diplomacy check DC 15.

>Melandie, it's as I said. Worthy allies are irreplaceable. Lathrien and myself are in need of such allies at this present moment and I believe that in due time, you would find us irreplaceable. I'd ask that you join us.

Rolled 17 + 5 (1d20 + 5)

>>37913911
Time to leave behind our poor luck in elf diplomacy. Calling my nat 20 now.

Rolled 2 + 5 (1d20 + 5)

>>37913911

Rolled 20 + 5 (1d20 + 5)

>>37913911

Rolled 19 + 5 (1d20 + 5)

>>37913911
Elders tend to do that, mine didn't care for my type of magic.

>>37913951
you stole my nat 20 you fuck

Rolled 3 + 5 (1d20 + 5)

Rolled 8 + 5 (1d20 + 5)

>>37913911
>Yea, I know about bows... I mean, how about them strings, eh?
>and... uh, fletching, amirite?

>>37913951
Nat 20! Critical Success! Diplomacy 3 progress [2/3]

You end up spending much more time than you expected talking about crafting, bows, hunting and field-craft. You find yourself enjoying the chat. It has gotten fully dark when you finish your conversation, only the campfire lighting the nearby area.

'And you see, if you curve them like so, you can get a lot more force with a lot less effort.'

She is clever too. It appears some elves are not so bad after all, it is just that the majority ruins it for everybody else. Not enough magical skill to call rain in late autumn, but still a worthy ally.

'You know, the tribe has been less then appreciative of my skills. I know the elder said not to look for volunteers until this ruin bullshit is dealt with, but I am a free woman. I can go where I wish. And I suppose I don't want to hear Lathrien killed himself in a magical explosion or something. I could come along for a while, that'll give them something to think about.'

>Accept the offer. The more allies the better.
>Reject the offer. There is no need to antagonize the elves further.
>Speak to the tribe as a whole to ask for permission to take Melandie under your wing.
>Other

>>37914176
>>Speak to the tribe as a whole to ask for permission to take Melandie under your wing.
We don't won't no trable

>>37914176
> Accept, but we might wanna tell the elder.
I doubt he'll stop her.

>>37914176
>Accept the offer. The more allies the better.

We should tell the elder though.

>>37914176
>Speak to the tribe as a whole to ask for permission to take Melandie under your wing.

>>37914176
>>Accept the offer. The more allies the better.

>>37914176
Ultimately it is your decision, and I will respect your choice. But, I would suggest that you inform your Elder of your decision.

>>37914176
>>Speak to the tribe as a whole to ask for permission to take Melandie under your wing.

>>37914176
>>Accept the offer. The more allies the better.
We can tell the elder
She offered. Fuck anyone who stands in our way.

>Speak to the tribe as a whole to ask for permission to take Melandie under your wing.

Go big or go home.

>>37914176
> Accept, but we might wanna tell the elder.
He gave his permission already, it's just formality

>>37914176
>>Accept the offer. The more allies the better.
We already got permission from the elder.

>>37914176
> Accept, but we might wanna tell the elder.

>>37914176
>Accept the offer. The more allies the better.

'Hell, I don't want no trouble.'
'So that's a no then?'
'Nah, I'm going to ask your entire freaking tribe.'
'THAT is not wanting any trouble for you.'
'Yeah. Cannot really rely on how elves react, but I can at least stay honest.'
'Balls.'
'I got them.'

You speak up.

'Elves. Another one of you wishes to join me. I hope you consider what that means of my personality and intentions. Melandie wishes to come, and she is a free woman and shall come with me if that is her wish.'

You try really hard not to say 'deal with it.'

'It is true. You've been freaking retarded. The elder is the only one with half a brain, and he cannot hold back the shitstorm for much longer. So I am getting out of here.' Melandie says.

Lathrien looks on in confusion, but you think he is pleased.

Roll 1d20+4 diplomacy for reactions. DC 12 for no heavy opposition, DC 18 for acceptance.

Rolled 4 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>37914496
no ones pls

Rolled 20 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>37914496

Rolled 19 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

I'm feelin' lucky.

Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>37914496

Rolled 19 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>37914496
SATAN GUIDE MY CO- DICE

Double Diplomatic Crit!!

Almost makes up for those ones from earlier.

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>>37914557
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>>37914546
oh look, A NATURAL TWENTY

I think Melandie should get a Titanic-esque send-off for that one.

>>37914546
Well, out diplomacy leveled up.

>>37914546
>>37914549
>>37914550
>>37914557
shit, they should give us Melandie and parting gifts for this.

>>37914576
You mean the singular one?

>>37914546
Looks like the elves really hate her, they can't wait to be rid of her!

>>37914546
lol. They agree whole heatedly. and thy never liked her anyway!

>>37914496
>>37914546
>>37914549
>>37914550
>>37914557

That apprentice of ours better shut his face about our "sometime" diplomatic successes!

Well, if there is one thing to be said about diplomacy, it is that you get a lot of criticals out of it.

Nat 20! Diplomacy has advanced to 3!

There is silence. Eyes rise up to you. You feel that some of these elves have only looked at you, not your minions, not the elk skeleton you ride upon, not your magic, but you for the first time.

You can see behind their eyes memories arranging themselves. You are sure that some of them are no longer so sure that you are the monster they feel so comfortable imagining.

And Lathrien has a toothy smile going on. Man, but could he get any more obvious.

'Very well. I cannot speak against it, as you said, Melandie's choices are her own to make.' the Elder says.

'Damn fucking right.' Melandie says, 'Let's get moving then.'

'Some would be worried to travel at night.' You say.

'Some would be shit woodsmen.' Melandie says.

>Go back to the ruin, settle Melandie in either the ruin or nearby more likely.
>Visiting the gnolls next seems to have some support. Is certainly an option.
>It is not like you need anything specific with you. Start exploring.
>Other.

Guys I still say we should visit the gnolls. Trade with them, let them know we may head for another battle soon.

Also we should head by the human settlement.
We've made the ruin a lot more hospitable. Some may like it there much better. And having a few extra hands. Would be nice.

>>37914822
>Visiting the gnolls next seems to have some support. Is certainly an option.

>>37914822
Back to base, we need to give her a welcome basket of baskets.

>>37914822
>>Visiting the gnolls next seems to have some support. Is certainly an option.

>>37914822
Let's go check out our human buddies we freed from the orcs

>>37914822
>>Go back to the ruin, settle Melandie in either the ruin or nearby more likely.

>>37914822
Visit the humans

>>37914822
>Go back to the ruin, settle Melandie in either the ruin or nearby more likely.

>>37914822
>>Visiting the gnolls next seems to have some support. Is certainly an option.

>>37914822
>>Go back to the ruin, settle Melandie in either the ruin or nearby more likely.
Yay for strong independent Elf dat don't need no tribe

>>37914822
>Go back to the ruin, settle Melandie in either the ruin or nearby more likely.
Gnolls and humans are lame. Elf pride worldwide!

>>37914822
>Visiting the gnolls next seems to have some support. Is certainly an option.

>>37914822
>Go back to the ruin, settle Melandie in either the ruin or nearby more likely.

'This is beautiful.' Melandie says when you reach the ruin.
'I am always impressed myself.' You say.
'Don't exactly feel like getting closer if you know what I mean.'
'You can get used to it. You do not have to, of course. The magic keeps most dangerous things quite far away.'
'We will see how it goes.'


And with that concludes Feral Necromancer Quest VIII. You got shit done, both primary and secondary, and so you gain 3 exp. You now have 4 exp total.

You have gained Illusion as a secondary school. To raise it from 0 to I will cost one point of exp, after that it will advance just like any other secondary school of magic.

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?searchall=feral+necromancer I-it's not like I want you to vote for my threads, or anything.

Twitter for updates and next game time: @DeadQM

Leveling up rules: http://pastebin.com/vBRyBWfK

Possible levelup options:

>Shamanism III Illusion I
>Necromancy VI Illusion I
>Illusion II bank 1
>Illusion I Intelligence 3
>Illusion I Strength 3

>THERE ARE OTHER OPTIONS AVAILABLE THIS TIME AROUND, ABOVE ARE JUST THE MOST OBVIOUS CHOICES

>Intelligence 3 bank 1

>>37915188
>Illusion I Intelligence 3
gotta get int up for dem bonuses

>>37915188
>>Illusion I Intelligence 3

>>37915188
>Shamanism III Illusion I

>>37915188
Going to have to go with Illusion and Int.

>>37915188
Thanks QM it's been an experience as always

>>37915188
>>Illusion I Intelligence 3

>>37915188
Shaman III niggers!

>>37915188
>Intelligence
increases of spell power?
learning something new to improving on our own?
>Shamanism III Illusion I
I like this. But Depending on your answer I may change to >Illusion I Intelligence 3

>>37915188
>>Illusion I Intelligence 3

>>37915188
>Shamanism III Illusion I
Make it easier to do shit with spirits, which means its easier to put our waifu in a body. Or at least give her another sense in her skull.

>>37915188
>>Shamanism III Illusion I