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>>38274460
After everyone left, Arniel helped you get back to your bed and told you not to worry too much about what happened for now, recommending that you get some rest.

You look over to the side of your bed, where you sat down Galadriel. Daniel said they would be back to speak with you about what happens next now that Galadriel has chosen you. You imagine he's going to ask you to come with them back to the Watchtower, probably so you can help them fight the demons in the Forsaken Lands.

You're not too eager to get into a fight with more demons. Not after one of them nearly disemboweled you. You close you eyes and rub your eyelids, wondering what you should do now.

>Examine Galadriel closer. If you're going to be using it, you might as well learn more about it.
>Run away in the middle of the night. You'll be damned if you're getting dragged into any more demon fights.
>Fuck it, you're tired. Go to sleep now and think of what to do next later.
>Other

And then I completely forget to put on my trip in the first post. Whoops.

>>38274487
>>Examine Galadriel closer. If you're going to be using it, you might as well learn more about it.

>>38274487
>Examine Galadriel closer. If you're going to be using it, you might as well learn more about it.

>>38274487
>Examine Galadriel closer. If you're going to be using it, you might as well learn more about it.

>>38274487
You sit yourself up and pick up Galadriel, placing it in your lab. If you're going to be using it, you might as well learn more about it.

You hold the handle close to you eye, looking down the blade. You gauge it's length, estimating it at roughly 100 cm or so, about average for a longsword. Then you take a closer look at the metal. You give it a tap with your knuckles on the flat of the blade. You don't think it's iron or steel, because it's actually way too light to be either (the irony of that is not lost on you). The blade is a shiny gold in color, maybe some sort of tint? No, not a tint. You've seen tinted blades in your father's workshop before, they had a different sort of sheen to them. Maybe it's made out of gold or something? No, that would be retarded.

You scratch your head. Whatever this thing's made of, it's something neither you nor your father have ever worked with in the workshop.

You examine the sheathe. It's covered in intricate engravings of men and angels battling demons. Fitting, you suppose.

Well, that's about all you can gauge just by looking at it. You remember how the blade seemed to sear Andras's skin where you cut his arm in you battle with him before, and wonder if that's just a demon thing. Maybe you could try making a little cut on your finger with it, just to give it a test?

>You're curious. Make a tiny cut on your finger just to test it out.
>That's fucking stupid. Set it down and think of something else, like what you're going to do when Daniel and Erika come back tomorrow.
>Set it down and go to bed. You've learned all you can for now, might as well get some rest.
>Other

>>38274942
>>Set it down and go to bed. You've learned all you can for now, might as well get some rest.
I'm sure the priest and firecrotch paladin can give us the manual for this sword in the morning.

>>38274942
>Set it down and go to bed. You've learned all you can for now, might as well get some rest.

>>38274942
>You're curious. Make a tiny cut on your finger just to test it out.

>>38274942
>>You're curious. Make a tiny cut on your finger just to test it out.
Why not, right?

We gonna wait for more anons or roll a tie-breaker?

>>38275242
Just roll

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>38275258

Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>38275242
I usually wait 10 minutes then start writing, maybe I should start posting after ten minutes to cut the voting from now on.

In any case, we don't seem to have a lot of people with us yet, so I'll just delegate it to a roll this time. 1 is sleep, 2 is test the sword.

>>38275305
And then I roll a d100 instead.
>>38275297
This anon posted at the same time as me, so we'll use that. Writing.

>>38275332
Gotta love that timing!

Didn't expect this in the catalog. I thought it was going to be next Sunday. Gimme a moment to read and catch up.

>>38274942
are you implying it is made of titanium?

>>38274942
You shake your head. You've learned all you can for now, might as well get some rest. You put Galadriel back where it was, and try your best to get some sleep after everything that's happened recently.

>>38275760
You find yourself on a battlefield, surrounded in bloody carnage. Men in white armor battle monstrous beings all around you. The clashing of steel on steel is almost deafening. You can hardly move without stepping on corpses, the majority of them men in white armor. The men in white armor fall back, spearmen up front to cover their retreat, while mages in the back cast spells to heal the wounded or push back the assaulting demons. For a moment it looks like they'll be able to escape. But then it comes, some horrible demon with big black wings that are almost invisible in the night sky. In it's hands, you see a large red ball of malicious energy form, before it throws it towards the retreating soldiers. It explodes, killing all of them in one blow. Hardly anything is left of the men who once stood there.

With them finished, the demons turn their eyes towards you. It's at this moment that you realize you are wearing the same white armor as they were, clutching onto a bloody halberd, the weapons shaking in your grasp as you shiver in fear. You want to run, but your legs won't move. The giant winged demon roars, then divebombs towards you. You scream, feeling it's wicked teeth find your neck and...

You wake up in a cold sweat, eyes darting around the room. There are no demons here, you're not dead, everything is just fine.

"Damn nightmares..." You curse, laying back into your bed. You must have been having bad dreams about demons because of the recent developments. You have to admit, even if it was just a dream, it left you pretty nervous about going to the Watchtower.

>>38275784
You sit yourself up again when you hear a knock at the door. Probably Daniel and Erika, here to talk about the sword early in the morning. You look to your left, where you set the sword. Maybe if you give it back to them, they'll let you off the hook, or-

Wait a minute, why is there a Halberd sitting where Galadriel was? You look closer at it, realizing that it has the same gold coloring as Galadriel. Did the sword change into a Halberd because of your dream? Actually, looking closer, you realize it looks exactly like the halberd you were carrying in that dream.

As you're pondering this, Daniel and Erika enter the room. "Ah, Siegfried, I hope we didn't wake you- wait, what happened to Galadriel?

>"I don't know, when I woke up it was like this."
>"You tell me, you're the people who know how this thing works."
>"No clue, all I know is I had a halberd in my dreams, and now the sword is a Halberd. What gives?"
>Other

Formatting got fucked up when I was cutting the post to fit character limit. God dammit.

>>38275803
>"You tell me, you're the people who know how this thing works."

>>38275803
>>"No clue, all I know is I had a halberd in my dreams, and now the sword is a Halberd. What gives?"

>>38275803
"Hopefully realized her mistake and went off to find a real hero, though I don't think I'm that lucky."
"Had a dream about killing demons with a halberd, though."

>>38275383
Didn't expect to run today either. Was actually going to play in a tabletop gaming session today, but the group canceled. I was bored, so I figured I must as well run today since I had nothing else to do today.

This is the third time this month the session's been canceled, so I'm betting the game's going to die. If that does happen, I'll probably run on Mondays too.

>>38275803
>"No clue, all I know is I had a halberd in my dreams, and now the sword is a Halberd. What gives?"

>>38275803
>>"No clue, all I know is I had a halberd in my dreams, and now the sword is a Halberd. What gives?"
Is this a warning from the sword?

>>38275846
This seems to have sufficient amounts of snark.

>>38275864
Damn unlucky, sorry bro. But thanks for popping in and running, you da best!

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>>38275864
What made decide to go polearm instead of sword? Not that I am complaining I love polearms. Does the weapon transform to suit the occasion or are you going to have to change your quest title again?

>>38275846
KEK
Supporting.

>>38275803
Post the link on Twitter you amateur

>>38275846
Yeah, let's go with this.

>>38275803
You shrug. "Hopefully realized her mistake and went off to find a real hero, though I don't think I'm that lucky. Had a dream about killing demons with a halberd though."

Daniel eyes the halberd curiously, walking over to take a better look at it. "Curious, it still has the same engravings as Galadriel." He tries to pick it up, it doesn't budge. "It is certainly as heavy as Galadriel. You said in this dream you were using a halberd?"

You nod, deciding not to mention that you actually died very quickly in your dream.

"Are you trying to say Galadriel can change shape?" Erika asks, confused. "I didn't know it could do that."

"Nor did I." Daniel says as he scratches the back of his head.

"Wait, what do you mean you didn't know it could do that? Isn't it supposed to be some sort of holy relic to the Watchtower? How could you not know."

Daniel shrugs. "It has been over 200 years since Galadriel has chosen someone to wield her. A lot can be forgotten in that time."

>"Well that's just dandy. How do we figure out what it can and can't do then?"
>"That's not very reassuring. You expect me to put my life on the line for you guys, and you don't even know what the thing does?"
>"Well, whatever I guess. Can always figure that stuff out later I suppose."
>Other

>>38276093
Ah, derp, forgot people do that.

>>38276142
>"Well that's just dandy. How do we figure out what it can and can't do then?"

>>38276142
>>"Well that's just dandy. How do we figure out what it can and can't do then?"

>>38276142
>>"That's not very reassuring. You expect me to put my life on the line for you guys, and you don't even know what the thing does?"
we super reluctant hero

>>38276142
>>"Well that's just dandy. How do we figure out what it can and can't do then?"

>>38276142
>"That's not very reassuring. You expect me to put my life on the line for you guys, and you don't even know what the thing does?"

>>38276142
>>"Well that's just dandy. How do we figure out what it can and can't do then?"

"You'd think at least someone 200 years ago would have the intelligence to document important things like this."

>>38276142
>"That's not very reassuring. You expect me to put my life on the line for you guys, and you don't even know what the thing does?"

I think it'd be great if we were the pragmatic hero

>BBEG starts to monologue
>MC stabs the shit out of him when he gets into it and is distracted

MC doesn't seem like the guy to give any fucks

>>38276142
>Other

"I don't suppose we could ask Andras if there's anything else special that the sword can do?"

>>38276282
I think that's going to be the case.

>>38276142
>"Well that's just dandy. How do we figure out what it can and can't do then?"

>>38276282
We should start a journal right away to document the abilities of the sword, so future wielders have a better idea of what they're using.

We should also see if our father has any contacts who might have worked with the material this sword is made out of (Titanium?) before, so we can get an idea of what to expect.

>>38276282
We are the most dangerous variety of MC. One with common fucking sense.

>>38276142
>"That's not very reassuring. You expect me to put my life on the line for you guys, and you don't even know what the thing does?"

>>38276142
You sigh. "Well that's just fine and dandy. How do we figure out what it can and can't do then? Also, you'd think at least someone 200 years ago would have the intelligence to document important things like this."

"We did document it. The records were just lost between then and now, after the Red Watchtower was set ablaze in the 42nd Crusade, back in-"

"I got it, you lost the records. Don't need a whole history lesson on how you lost them. Point remains, how do we figure out what this sword, or halberd I suppose, can do?"

He thinks for a moment. "Well, you could always attempt to ask Galadriel yourself.

>"You can do that? How?"
>"You know, Galadriel may be able to transform, but I don't think it grew any ears while it was at it."
>Other

>>38276411
>>"You know, Galadriel may be able to transform, but I don't think it grew any ears while it was at it."

>>38276411
>"You know, Galadriel may be able to transform, but I don't think it grew any ears while it was at it."

>>38276411
>"You know, Galadriel may be able to transform, but I don't think it grew any ears while it was at it."
Then ask how

>>38276343
seeing as the sword isn't terrible it is not made out of irl titanium it is made of magic titanium

>>38276411
>>"You can do that? How?"
Let's not be overly sassy guys

>>38276411
>>"You know, Galadriel may be able to transform, but I don't think it grew any ears while it was at it."

Well between asking directly or asking indirectly with snark there is only one option.

>>38276411
>Other
Stare at the sword and command it to change, if that fails picture an axe and concentrate on it.

So what I gather of MC is he is a cynic, a bit of a dick, not afraid to get shit done and takes his duty seriously. I have no problems with this.

>>38276411
> Other.

Sigh. "Alright then. Can you clear the room while I try to talk to, uh . . . it?"

The script for the conversation should be something along these lines:

"Alright, Galadriel, you know what I saw in my dream last night. Frankly, I'm... scared. For my life, and my friends, and... the entire city. I'm a guard, y'know? Not some legendary hero meant to go on some awe-inspiring quest. I just wanna make sure you and I both know that I intend to come back here in one piece. I can't exactly leave a job half-finished, at least."

Calling the votes here folks.

damn i missed the start of the thread! oh well Keep it up sparks, I'm enjoying this!

>>38276632
>>38276599
im sad.

>>38276599
Eh he's too much of a cynic to start pouring his heart out to a sword. Wait a little longer.

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>>38276411
"You know, Galadriel may be able to transform, but I don't think it grew ears while it was at it."

"He means you could try meditating with it, jackass." Erika says. Seems she's not enjoying your early morning snark too much.

If your snark is bother Daniel though, he doesn't show it. "It is as Erika says. Galadriel may be sealed with the sword, or halberd, as it were, but she is still an angel. If you were to meditate with the halberd in hand, you should be able to get through to her."

"Okay then, and how do I do that?"

"First, take hold of the halberd."

You do as you're told, taking the halberd and laying it across your lap.

"Good. Now close your eyes. Think of the weapon, get a good mental image of it in your mind's eye, then hold that image until you feel something shift."

You obey, thinking of the engravings on the sword/halberd's side, of how light it is now, and of the golden sheen it has on it.

Everntually, you feel a gust of wind blow into your face, and when you open your eyes, you see that you are sitting on top of the clouds, the sun shining brightly overhead. You stand up, confused as to what's going on, when you hear the beating of wings coming from behind you.

You see a figure in blue and gold armor fly overhead, it's six golden wings reflecting the light of the sun like metal. It settles atop a mountain peak that pierces through the clouds, about 10 feet away from you. You can't make out it's facial features from beneath it's helm, but you get the impression it is eying you expectantly.

>"Uh...hi?"
>"Galadriel? Is that you?"
>"Are you the reason I'm getting caught up in all this crap?"
>Other

>>38276829
>>"Uh...hi?"

>>38276829
>"Are you the reason I'm getting caught up in all this crap?"

>>38276829
>>"Galadriel? Is that you?"

>>38276829
>>"Uh...hi?"
>>"Galadriel? Is that you?"

>>38276829
Just stare back

>>38276829
also Sparks where are you getting this art from btw?

>>38276829
>Other
"The fuck are you lookin at feathery asshole?"

>>38276829
>"Uh...hi?"

>>38276829
>"Galadriel? Is that you?"

>>38276883
>>38276944
I'm all for snark, but right now we seem to be talking to a literal angel, so I think we should be a bit more measured.

>>38276829
"If you think being an angel means I won't be pissy about this whole mess with you too, you got another thing coming. I was just doing my job and suddenly I've got the worst deal in the world because of you."

>>38276829
>"Uh...hi?"
>>38276974
This, we at least think it's an angel

Alright, gonna call it here and tally up the votes now.
>>38276930
Character art threads and /tg/booru. Finding art for characters is probably the hardest part of all this, honestly.

>>38276974
She's stuck as a sword. She can't do that much. Besides, all we have to do to be rid of her is just leave her somewhere

>>38277018
Kek

>>38276829
>>"Galadriel? Is that you?"

>>38277087
It is though?

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>>38276829
>>"Galadriel? Is that you?"

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>>38277149

>>38277149
I only it was Neph. Best FE girl imo.

>>38276829
"Uh...hi?" You ask, your earlier snark starting to dry up. Probably for the best, all things considered. "Galadriel, is that you?"

"I am the one of which you speak, yes." Your answer comes not in a verbal reply, but in a mental response. Her voice echoes and resounds in your head, as though multiple voices of slightly differing pitch and tone were speaking in your head all at once. It's a little creepy, in all honesty.

"I am Galadriel, the second seraph of the first choir of righteousness. And you are Siegfried Schmidt, the one whom I have allowed to carry my blade. You have questions for me, do you not? Speak then."

>"How are you talking in my head like this? And how do you know my name?"
>"Why did you choose me? I'm just a guard, I don't even want to be a hero."
>"I came here to ask about your powers. How do I use your blade, and what can you do?"
>Other

>>38277237
>>"Why did you choose me? I'm just a guard, I don't even want to be a hero."
>>"I came here to ask about your powers. How do I use your blade, and what can you do?"

First one is pretty obvious.

>>38277237
>>"Why did you choose me? I'm just a guard, I don't even want to be a hero."
>>"I came here to ask about your powers. How do I use your blade, and what can you do?"

>>38277237
>"Why did you choose me? I'm just a guard, I don't even want to be a hero."
>"I came here to ask about your powers. How do I use your blade, and what can you do?"

>>38277237
I imagine the voice sounding like this but with more of a female tone

>>38277307
fucking forgot link, dammit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CASqqDI63c

>>38277237
>"Why did you choose me? I'm just a guard, I don't even want to be a hero."

Calling the votes now.
>>38277329
>>38277307
That's about what I was thinking as well, except with a more feminine tone of course.

>>38277237
>>"Why did you choose me? I'm just a guard, I don't even want to be a hero."

>>38277469
objectively superior go to 2:04 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CILxJ7enRg

>>38277540
lol wut

>>38277237
You start with the first question that comes to your mind; why she chose you in the first place.

"Why did you choose me? I'm just a guard, I don't even want to be a hero."

Galadriel examines you in silence for a moment before answering. You get the impression that she is watching you very carefully, sizing up your worth maybe?

"For two hundred years, I have bided my time, waiting for a champion to claim my blade. Many others had claimed my blade before, but all proved unable to bear the responsibilities which come with bearing my blade. Though they were all mighty, somewhere along the path they fell. Andras, in his time, was my greatest champion yet. He was strong, his will was like iron, and he had the drive to cast out the spawn of Malal, those who you call Demons, from the Forsaken Lands. I thought if any could use my blade to pierce Malaphas's black heart, it was he. But he was a cruel man, and over time it became clear that he was not a man worthy of bearing my blade. So I would not cut for him, no matter how hard he would swing. In his outrage at my rejection, he turned to Malaphas, becoming the very thing which I exist to slay."

She continues. "After that, for two hundred years I waited, hoping that one day a perfect champion, one as mighty as Andras, but more righteous in his deeds, would come along. Stubbornly I waited, sizing up the deeds of all who came before me, and found them wanting. But when Andras came to take my blade at the Festival of Creation, I knew my time was up. I has waited to long for a perfect champion to come forward, and I knew I had to choose a champion quickly, or risk falling into his hands when he came to take me again. And so I observed your battle with Andras, taking note of what each of you did."

>>38277994
>taking note of what each of you did."
Stabbed a dude in the back, stole some gloves, and swung a sword like a giant club.

>>38277994
She leans forward, now you can definitely tell she is sizing you up. "You were cowardly, attacking your opponent from behind. Yet it was an effective move, and you would have surely been killed had you fought Andras face to face. Then you took Erika's gloves, and from the moment you took hold of my blade I learned all there was to know of you. You were foolish, cowardly, slothful, and by no means a champion worthy of my sacred blade."

You can't exactly refute everything she's saying about you, but damn, it wouldn't hurt her to see things from your perspective.

She straightens up. "However, you were brave enough to attack Andras despite being clearly outmatched, even if it was from behind, and had the courage to fight him with my blade, despite not having access to my powers. And on top of that, though you failed to slay him, you were able to stand up to Andras long enough to allow reinforcements to arrive, no mean feat without the aide of my blade or other holy magics. You were far from perfect, but my time was short, and you were the best option available to me at the time. You would do."

Hold up, did she just say "You would do"? For a moment, you think she sounds really disappointed.

>"What do you mean "I'll do"? That's pretty half assed."
>"Well if I'm such a bad champion, why don't you go and find someone else?"
>"Well that's tough, because I really don't intend on helping you fight these demons, let alone Malaphas. Find someone else."
>Other

Other question will be answered after this conversation is done.

>>38277994
ohh so it is her fault black armor dude went full evil

>>38278037
Yep, we're professional like that.

>>38278065
>>"Well that's tough, because I really don't intend on helping you fight these demons, let alone Malaphas. Find someone else."

>>38278065
>>"What do you mean "I'll do"? That's pretty half assed."
>>"Well if I'm such a bad champion, why don't you go and find someone else?"

>>38278065
>"Well if I'm such a bad champion, why don't you go and find someone else?"
>"Well that's tough, because I really don't intend on helping you fight these demons, let alone Malaphas. Find someone else."
Yeah angel or no she can piss off with that kinda attitude

>>38278065
>Other
Just laugh cause she nailed it on the head. Here we are thinking we are some chosen one and we get a 'Meh' from the angelic sword.

>"Well if I'm such a bad champion, why don't you go and find someone else?"

"Is there no time or something?"

>>38278065
>"What do you mean "I'll do"? That's pretty half assed."

>>38278065
>>"What do you mean "I'll do"? That's pretty half assed."
>>"Well if I'm such a bad champion, why don't you go and find someone else?"

>>38278157
seconding this

>>38278065
>"Well if I'm such a bad champion, why don't you go and find someone else?"

>>38278157
This

>>38278157
Fourthing.

>>38278065
Calling the vote and counting them up here.

>>38278065
Ah fuck you and your bullshit. My job is keeping people safe, not being a shining symbol of honor. Well, it wasn't, until you mucked that up. I'm supposed to be a city guard, and I'd be happy to go back to that.

>>38278065
Rather than get particularly mad about it, you laugh. "Gotta admit, you did hit the nail on the head."

This seems to catch the angel off guard, as she examines you laughing when she just brazenly insulted you.

After a bit more laughing, you ask her. "So, if I'm such a bad champion, why don't you go and find someone else? Is there no time or something?"

Galadriel regards you for a second, then nods her head. "So long as Andras seeks to take back my blade, I cannot sit idly and wait for a proper champion to come and take up my sword. I need someone to carry my blade, so that if Andras should return to try and take my sword by force again, they will be able to fight him off."

"So what, we're basically stuck with each other until someone better comes along to take my place?"

She ponders your question. "Yes, that should suffice. Should a proper champion come along to take up my cause, I will release you from service and you may do as you please. But until then, we must stay together, lest you be slain by Andras seeking vengeance for his arm, and I be stolen away back to the court of Malaphas, where I will surely be destroyed."

"Then until either someone better comes by or Andras is dead, we're stuck with each other?"

"Indeed."

>>38278864
"Then in that case, you should probably tell me how to use your sword or halberd or whatever to defend myself."

She flaps her wings, hovering over and landing across from you. It's only now that you notice she's standing at least a good 3 or 4 feet taller than you. "I have many powers to offer those who carry my blade, but I only trust them to those who have proven themselves virtuous enough to handle the responsibility of such powers. If you should prove yourself to me, then I will bestow more powers upon you. For now, you will only know one of these abilities. But my blade is a potent weapon regardless, particularly against the unholy. Let me show you how to use this new power."

>Congratulations! New powers unlocked!
>Weapon Shift - Change Galadriel into a different weapon to better fit the situation. Everything from swords to maces to bows with arrows of light are possible, but it must be a conventional weapon. Lasts indefinitely, but will change back into it's normal sword form after you fall asleep.

After learning from Galadriel how to start making use of your new sword, you return to consciousness in your bed. Erika and Daniel are sitting around you, presumably watching you the whole time.

"So, what happened?" Erika asks you. "Did you see Galadriel? What did she say, what was she like?" She seems excited to hear what happened while you were meditating. You suppose it makes sense, since her church has been waiting for Galadriel to say something for a really long time now.

"Yes." Daniel agrees. "I would also like to hear about what you saw, if you don't mind."

>"That I'm stuck with her until she can find someone better."
>"Not much, she just taught me how to use her sword, which I won't be able to use until she decides I'm ready for them."
>"Honestly? She's kind of a bitch, but we're stuck with each other, so we're just going to have to learn to deal with each other for now."
>Other

Also, sorry I've been writing so slow here, the posts have been longer than usual here, and I got a little distracted with IRL shit for a bit there.

>>38278885
>>"That I'm stuck with her until she can find someone better."
>>"Not much, she just taught me how to use her sword, which I won't be able to use until she decides I'm ready for them."

"She also doesn't have the empathy I'd expect from an angel. Kinda has a stick up her ass."

>>38278885
>>"Honestly? She's kind of a bitch, but we're stuck with each other, so we're just going to have to learn to deal with each other for now."

>>38278885
>>"That I'm stuck with her until she can find someone better."
>>"Not much, she just taught me how to use her sword, which I won't be able to use until she decides I'm ready for them."

add this too "She doesn't think to highly of me, but that's to be expected"

>>38278885
>"Honestly? She's kind of a bitch, but we're stuck with each other, so we're just going to have to learn to deal with each other for now."

>>38278885
>>"Honestly? She's kind of a bitch, but we're stuck with each other, so we're just going to have to learn to deal with each other for now."

>>38278885
>"That I'm stuck with her until she can find someone better."

>>38278885
"Eh, she's a bitch, but at least I'm not the hero. Not really, anyways. It was a sort of 'Oh shit, Andras is right there' moment. So I've basically got the chance to wield her like a normal weapon we find someone better...ya know, Erika, if you want to try, Galadriel's lowered the standards. Just gotta be more virtuous than me."

>>38279038
It is a crying shame that write ins are always late. Can we do something along these lines?

>>38279038
Pretty sure if she was worthy at all, she would have picked her before us.

This angel has fuck huge standards

>>38279074
You can always change your vote if you like it enough. I usually wait about 10-15 minutes before closing the vote.

>>38279078
no wonder andras turned to evil, probably got sick of her shit.

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>>38279104
I don't find that hard to believe

>>38279038
Personally I think that is a tad -too- dickish.

>>38279104
All the other Heros didn't die in glorious combat either. They eventually found the only way to escape her is die, so they just let themselves get stuck down or killed themselves.

I don't really think that, but I do believe all then died cause she kept telling them to charge right into the fray like idiots

>>38279104
I wonder if angels in this setting are so autistic they can never figure out why the mortals they commune with directly always wind up either dieing young or turning to the darkness?

>>38279264
Possibly. You think they would notice something was wrong after the second hero turns into a villain.

>>38278885
"She basically said that I'm stuck with her until she can find someone better. She doesn't think too highly of me, but that's to be expected. Beyond that, not much, she just taught me how to use her sword, which I won't be able to use fully until she decides I ready for it."

Daniel looks at you in surprise. "Until someone better comes along? Then you are just a temporary champion?"

"Seems like it." You tell him with a shrug. From the corner of your eye, you think you see a relieved look on Erika's face. You're not entirely sure how to interpret that.

Daniel, however, looks very disappointed. He sighs "Then we will just have to keep looking. But at least now there is someone who can carry her, which is a start." He looks up at you. "However, I would still very much like it if you would come back to the White Watchtower with us. Even if you can wield Galadriel now, you still cannot access her full potential. If you were to come with us, we could teach you how better to defend yourself even without Galadriel should any demons like Andras pursue you, and it would be the safest place to take refuge from Andras should he desire revenge for his arm. If your duty is only to carry Galadriel until a more worthy bearer arrives, I imagine no one would ask you to assist us in our missions either, unless you chose to of your own accord."

Hm. Well, if you aren't obligated to go fight any demons, you suppose learning how to fight demons could be helpful while you're holding on to Galadriel, and it'd definitely be a safer place than Morsland if Andras decided to come and get you. At the same time though, you'd have to leave your hometown behind, and even if you won't be forced to help with their missions, the Watchtower is still pretty close to the Forsaken Land's border.

>Go to the watchtower
>Stay in Morsland
>Other

>>38279323
Not all of the people who've carried Galadriel have turned into villains. As far as you know, Andras is the only one. They all did die of something at some point though, most in battle, but not all of them, and there have been quite a few all things considered.

>>38279396
>>Go to the watchtower
we be adventuring naow

>>38279396
>>Go to the watchtower
"Alright fine. Also get me some paper. I need to start writing the capabilities of the blade down before they become 'lost' again."

>>38279323
>Be angel bound to human hero
>Attempt to make him more virtuous by earnestly informing him of his failings
>Intervene and chide him when indulging in vices such as drinking, promiscuity, and sleeping in on Sunday mornings when church services
>Gets up in my face and disrespectful for my divine assistance in improving himself
>Anger courses through his soul when I try to help
>Show my displeasure at this by refusing to cut a demon he's fighting
>Completely blows up at me after the fight and abandons me the ways of the church to become a demon
>No idea why he would do such a wicked thing.

>>38279396
>>Go to the watchtower

>>38279396
What happen to calling her a bitch?
>Go to the watchtower

>>38279396
>Go to the watchtower

>>38279396
"Yeah sure, just lemme talk to the captain. I want to make sure I can have my old job back when this whole mess blows over."

>>38279396
>Go to the watchtower

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>>38279396
You finally cave. You don't want to get caught up in some kind of big end-all-be-all fight with Malaphas or his generals, but if you don't have to go out and hunt down demons with them, then you don't mind going with them to the Watchtower and learning a few tricks in case one of those demons decides to come to you instead.

"Alright, fine, you've convinced me. I'll go to the Watchtower with you people."

Daniel smiles "I am glad to hear that, young one. Even if you are not a permanent champion of Galadriel, morale at the Watchtower will surely improve when they see that someone has finally been able to lift the sword, at least."

"Alright, fine. Also, when we get there, see if you can get me some paper or a journal or something. I need to start writing the capabilities of the blade down before they become 'lost' again."

"Ah, that is a wise decision. I will make sure you get whatever you need when we get to the Watchtower. We still have until the day after tomorrow until we leave though, you should use that time to rest and recover, and say goodbye to those you know here until you come back."

Right, with all the fuss, you'd almost forgotten you'd be leaving some people behind here. Reinhardt, your family, and the guard captain should probably know what's happened, and why you're leaving. You have the rest of today and tomorrow to go and speak with them or run any errands you need to before leaving.

It is currently noon. You decide to,

>Go and tell your family
>Go and tell Reinhardt and the Captain
>Run and errand or two (Specify)
>Stay inside and relax. You have plenty of time, and you're still kind of tired.
>Other

>>38279489
>What happen to calling her a bitch?
Hold on, I thought I wrote for what got the most votes. Did I miscount them or something?

>>38279779
>Go and tell your family
>Go and tell Reinhardt and the Captain

>>38279779
>Go and tell Reinhardt and the Captain
Hey buddy, guess i have to do hero training now.

>>38279806
Eh a write in got a couple votes but not enough to sway the vote. Its no biggie.

>>38279779
>>Go and tell your family
>>Go and tell Reinhardt and the Captain

>>38279779
>Go and tell your family
After that
>Go and tell Reinhardt and the Captain
Go get drunk maybe get laid with Reinhardt (If possible)

>>38279779
>>Go and tell your family

>>38279779
>Go and tell your family
>Go and tell Reinhardt and the Captain

>>38279853
so much this, and get Erika to come along as well, in case the Captain needs to hear it from someone from the watchtower as well

>>38279853
>Go get drunk maybe get laid with Reinhardt (If possible)
Are you proposing we go and pick up chicks with Reinhardt, or that we try and bone Reinhardt himself?

>>38279896
My bad, could of typed it better, meant to say go pick up chicks.

>>38279896
I assumed it was getting chicks, Reinhardt will be a total wingman

>>38279896
Yes

>>38279888
>>38279896
You know what, let's do all of these. Go barhopping with the new girl. If we're going to fighting for our life with her we should get to know her over a few.

Okay, calling the vote and tallying them up now.

>>38279991
Well, seems like it's a tie, so let me just go ahead and ask. Would you guys like to go and tell your family what's going on now, then go and tell Reinhardt and the captain, and then go get smashed with Reinhardt and possibly Erika?

>>38280049
We can't do both huh? Well that's a shame, but we may as well go with Reinhardt and Erica, if only because I'd rather not waste time with characters we'll never see again.

>>38280049
yes, a thousand times yes. who knows we might even get lucky with Erika or hook up Erika and Reinhardt

>>38280074
You can do both, just not in the same day. You can go and say goodbye to your family today, then spend your last night in town letting the captain know and getting shitfaced with Reinhardt and Erika.

>>38280049
Uh sure.

>>38280049
Get smashed with Reinhardt and possibly Erika, maybe get laid with Erika.

>>38280049
That'll do

>>38280128
Sure.

>>38280135
>>38280078
From what we've seen of Erika I'm going to guess probably not, but hey who knows.

>>38280128
lets do that

>>38280154
hey man, she might like to let her hair down and get a little wild.

>>38280128
I'm cool with that.

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>>38280154
Maybe she can't handle her alcohol

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>>38279779
You decide you should probably go and break the news to your family first. They might not even know about what happened in the stadium between you and Andras, so you decide you should probably break the news to them now rather than later.

"Thank you Daniel. I think I'll go see my family today, they should probably know about what's going on first. Tomorrow I think I'll tell Reinhardt and the captain what's happening." The captain...man, you are not looking forward to that conversation. The captain you have ties, since his son married your sister, but that doesn't mean he's any easier on you than the others. In fact, it probably just makes him be more harsh on you since you're technically a relative of his now. Convincing him that you actually got chosen by a magic sword with a powerful angel sealed inside and that's why you not only missed your shift yesterday, but why you have to leave now on short notice, is going to be a very...interesting experience. Or at least it would be, but then an idea comes to you.

"Erika, think I could ask you a favor for tomorrow?"

Erika, who has been stuck in her own thoughts most of this time, jolts back to consciousness at the mention of her name. "Wa-huh? What? What do you need?"

"Listen, I need to go let my captain know about everything that's happened in the last few days, and he's been know to be a...very harsh boss, so if you would come with me and vouch for me when I tell him everything, I would appreciate it."

"Oh, is that all? Sure, I can help with that. Why do you sound so nervous though, you're just talking to your captain, right?"

'Just talking to your captain' you think mockingly. If only she knew what a harsh man Captain Marshall could be.

>>38280401
"Don't worry about it, just come with me tomorrow."

She shrugs, at which point Daniel intercedes.

"You should probably let your family and captain know about what happened, including the part about Galadriel. Other than them though, I would suggest keeping things "under wraps" as people say. Not everyone needs to know that Galadriel has found a temporary champion, and some might not appreciate the idea of it as much as they should. Not everyone wants Galadriel to find a new champion."

Considering Galadriel finding a new champion usually means another crusade with the Forsaken Lands, you can't really blame them.

As you are about to leave, carrying a cane Arniel gave you to help you walk on your own, a thought occurs to you. Should you leave Galadriel here while you go say your goodbyes, or should you bring it with you? You know how to make it change shape now, so you could always make it look less conspicuous.

>Take Galadriel with you
>Leave Galadriel at Arniel's home

>>38280412
>>Take Galadriel with you
"Hey can you go back to being a sword?"
"Also can someone bring me a sheathe or something to wrap her in?"

>>38280412
>>Take Galadriel with you

>>38280429
Galadriel has a sheathe. You imagine it merged with the blade when it changed into a Halberd overnight.

>>38280412
>Take Galadriel with you

Walking stick form, we just got gutted so it's actually believable.

>>38280449
Oh ok, can she turn into a dagger?

>>38280474
She can turn into any kind of conventional weapon, from maces to daggers and from axes to bows with a quiver of magic arrows.

>>38280474
yeah have her turn into a dagger and take her with us

>>38280487
In that case changing this >>38280429 to
"Hey can you change into a dagger. We should keep the temporary champion business on the down low for now."

>>38280412
>Take Galadriel with you
In the form of a dagger

>>38280412
>>38280412
You grab Galadriel from where you had her sitting next to your bed, still in Halberd form. You did say you would stick together after all, and you don't know how literally she meant it when she said that. Besides, with your old sword gone, you need something to carry with you anyways, just in case.

"Hey, think you can change into a dagger? We need to keep the temporary champion buisness on the down low for now."

As you ask, Galadriel's form starts to take on a new shape, that of a plain dagger. Unlike the halberd or the sword, the dagger lacks all the normal gold sheen and engravings that it's other forms had, probably since you told her you needed to keep a low profile. Putting the dagger on your belt and using the walking stick Arniel gave you for support, you make your way back to your father's workshop, your old home.

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>>38280821
When you arrive, it is early afternoon. The sign outside the family workshop, which doubles as a house, reads "Schmidt's Armory, for all your smithing needs." You don't see any smoke coming from the chimney, which means your father isn't busy with work right now. You make your way to the front door and rasp your knuckles against the door three times.

A large, well built man with black hair and a beard answers the door, your father. You see there is soot on his face and he is still wearing his apron, which means you caught him just after he finished working on something.

He smiles the moment he sees you after opening the door, and before you can stop him you're caught in a lung-crushing bear hug, one of his bad habits.

"Siegfried, son! I'm glad you're alright!" He lets you go, allowing you to breathe again. He notices the cane you are using for support, and raises an eyebrow. "Are you alright? I heard there was trouble at the stadium a few days ago when you were on duty, did something happen?"

"I'm fine dad." You tell him, only partially lying. "I need to talk to you and the others though. Can I come in."

"Of course son, of course! You are always welcome here, you know that. Come on in, have a seat. Your mother just finished cooking, so why don't you stay and have dinner with us, and you can tell us all about whatever it is you need to tell us."

>>38280839
I like the father already

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>>38280879
I agree

And with that, I'm going to call it a day. Next game will be either this Friday at 7 PM EST, or this Sunday at 6 PM EST. I will make a post on twitter if I'm going to play that day, so keep an eye on it.

Speaking of which, since I forgot to list it in the OP, my twitter is here:
@sparkthetgqm

As usual, I'll stick around for a bit to answer questions if you guys have them, starting with this one here.
>>38280558
Galadriel can try and copy a specific weapon's appearance that you've seen before, but it's not an exact replica. Anyone with an intimate knowledge with the weapon in question will notice a few differences between the original and Galadriel.

>>38280943
How fast is Galadriel's transformations? Also thanks for running.

>>38280943
awww I was looking forward towards meeting the family. Ah well, also you said that yesterday but here we are, not that I'm complaining.

>>38280943
Thanks for running dude, hope I catch the next one.

>>38280839
>Not Schmidt's Smithy.
Missed opportunity

>>38281004
Pretty fast, it only takes her about 2-3 seconds to shift.
>>38281026
Think of it this way anon, now you have something to look forward to next time I run.
>>38281048
No problem man, I enjoy running this quest, and I'm glad all you guys are having fun playing. Don't forget to check the twitter for updates on when I'm running.

>>38281076
I resisted the temptation, but only just barely.

>>38281086
>Pretty fast, it only takes her about 2-3 seconds to shift.

Hmm there's some tactics that can be utilized there. Imagine fighting an opponent with an axe then switching to a spear mid swing/thrust.

>>38281120
Oh yeah, there's definitely room for tactics and creativity there. It's a very basic power to get you started, but a handy one nonetheless.

>>38281086
where did you get the idea for this quest?

>>38281253
I was bored one day, decided to do some worldbuilding to pass the time, looked at what I had and thought "This actually sounds like a decent quest idea", and now here we are.

>>38281430
neat