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>>39203178
You wake up the next morning to the sound of knocking at your door. Groaning, you pull yourself out of bed and get dressed before answering the door. You find Erika waiting on the other side, arms crossed.

"Breakfast is starting soon, thought I'd come wake you up before you slept through it."

Oh that's right, you asked her to wake you up in the mornings. You'd almost forgotten after the incident at the border. Good thing she didn't forget, you very well may have slept through breakfast otherwise. Even now, you're still a bit tired and sore from the jailbreak yesterday and the subsequent march all the way to the border.

>"Right, thanks Erika. Probably would have slept through it actually, I'm still tired from the jailbreak."
>"Ugh, morning already? Listen, could you do me a favor and just grab me a plate for later? I'm kind of exhausted from yesterday."
>"Thanks. Actually, great timing, I wanted to talk to you about what the captain told me yesterday. Apparently, he wants me to put together an honor guard."
>"Oh, hey. Where are the others, did they head down to breakfast already?"
>Other

>>39203209
>"Right, thanks Erika. Probably would have slept through it actually, I'm still tired from the jailbreak."
+
>"Thanks. Actually, great timing, I wanted to talk to you about what the captain told me yesterday. Apparently, he wants me to put together an honor guard."

>>39203209
>>"Right, thanks Erika. Probably would have slept through it actually, I'm still tired from the jailbreak."
>>"Thanks. Actually, great timing, I wanted to talk to you about what the captain told me yesterday. Apparently, he wants me to put together an honor guard."

I am leary about drafting friends as body guards. Seems a way to force distance in the relationship.

>17
Fuck I missed two threads

>>39203209
>"Right, thanks Erika. Probably would have slept through it actually, I'm still tired from the jailbreak."
>"Thanks. Actually, great timing, I wanted to talk to you about what the captain told me yesterday. Apparently, he wants me to put together an honor guard."

>>39203209
seconding >>39203382

We need her advise on potential recruits, not her as a bodyguard.

Because if she joins "as a friend" instead of a bodyguard, we have a much larger maximum party capacity.

>>39203209
>>"Right, thanks Erika. Probably would have slept through it actually, I'm still tired from the jailbreak."
>>"Thanks. Actually, great timing, I wanted to talk to you about what the captain told me yesterday. Apparently, he wants me to put together an honor guard."

>>39203382
seconding this opinion

>>39203209
>"Right, thanks Erika. Probably would have slept through it actually, I'm still tired from the jailbreak."
>"Thanks. Actually, great timing, I wanted to talk to you about what the captain told me yesterday. Apparently, he wants me to put together an honor guard."

>>39203178
You stifle a yawn and rub the sleep out of your eyes. "Right, thanks Erika. Probably would have slept through it, actually. I'm still tired from the jailbreak." You remember your talk with Laurentius yesterday about finding people for your honor guard, and decide now would actually be a good time to bring that up. "Actually, great timing, I wanted to talk to you about what the captain told me yesterday."

"After he sent us out of the room?"

"Yeah. Apparently, he wants me to put together an honor guard."

"Really? Good, I think you need one after getting snatched by demons twice."

"Hey, it's not like I chose to get kidnapped by that doppelganger. She knocked me out before I could do anything."

"But you did get yourself caught back at the border. Accident or not, I'm with the captain on this one. Once is bad enough, but twice is too much."

Crap, sounds like she's still a little upset with you for getting caught by those Scavengers. You can't exactly disagree with her though, most people don't come back after being kidnapped by demons the first time, and you'd really prefer not to be grabbed a third time.

"So, who's on this honor guard anyways? Has the captain picked anybody yet?"

>"Actually, he wants me to pick. I was going to ask if you'd join."
>"He said he'd let me choose who's on the honor guard actually. Anyone you'd recommend?"
>"It's still being worked out. I don't like the idea of it though honestly. Feels weird giving the guard guards."
>"It's getting sorted out. Are you really still mad about me getting captured though? Everything turned out fine, so what's the problem?"
>Other

>>39203944
"He said he'd let me choose who's on the honor guard actually. Anyone you'd recommend?"

>>39203944
>>"It's getting sorted out. Are you really still mad about me getting captured though? Everything turned out fine, so what's the problem?"

before we ask her to join, we gotta get whatever she's hung up on resolved

>>39203944
>>"He said he'd let me choose who's on the honor guard actually. Anyone you'd recommend?"


And, because I have to leave:
Can enchanted clothes make us literally lighter? Like, a LOT lighter? My dreams of sword-surfing will not be dashed so easily!

>>39203944
>"He said he'd let me choose who's on the honor guard actually. Anyone you'd recommend?"

>>39203944
>>"He said he'd let me choose who's on the honor guard actually. Anyone you'd recommend?"
>>"It's still being worked out. I don't like the idea of it though honestly. Feels weird giving the guard guards."

>>39203944
>>39203944
>>"Actually, he wants me to pick. I was going to ask if you'd join."

>"I don't like the idea of it though honestly. Feels weird giving the guard guards."

>>39203784
>Because if she joins "as a friend" instead of a bodyguard, we have a much larger maximum party capacity.
She'd still have her own obligations, like going on patrol. Anyone you pick for your honor guard will be let off their normal patrol schedules, but everyone else will still have to go on patrol as usual, so they won't be there all the time.

Excuse me if I misremembered, but Galadriel can transform into weapons that self replenish, right?

Like a crossbow that we can shoot (relatively) quickly?

>>39203944
>>"He said he'd let me choose who's on the honor guard actually. Anyone you'd recommend?"
>>"It's still being worked out. I don't like the idea of it though honestly. Feels weird giving the guard guards."

Would feel even weirder getting my friends to be my guards too.

>>39204078
yup, or a giant dildo that shoots holy liquid.

>>39203993
Not that you know of, no. But then again, you haven't found anyone here who knows about enchanting. You could ask Daniel though, he's said he doesn't know how to enchant but he might know someone who does.
>>39204078
Yes, though for a crossbow you still have to pull it back. Ammo is self-replenishing though.

>>39204147
>>39204153

Well, I was thinking about that alchemist.

Would he have some kind of "Alchemist's fire" analogue available?

>>39204185

Bolts that have a glass cap that bursts on impact releasing a splash of holy water?

>>39203944

>Actually, he seems to want me to pick. At least four people. Would you recommend anyone?
>Galadriel says it means putting people in danger, and that just doesn't sit well with me.

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>>39204153
What if we make a van Helsing crossbow

>>39204349
>Loss T shirt
Every time

Gotta sleep, so I'll just put out the suggestion that you guys check the freed prisoners for doppelgangers. The demon lord might have smuggled spies and traitors in among them. Of course there's not a lot we can do about human turncoats, aside maybe from convincing them that they don't have to go through with any deal they made with demons...

>>39204295
Well, I'm not sure how far the weapon shifting thing goes.

there was a bunch of discussion about it early on, but I don't think we talked about "can we make fluids?" I mean, if she shifted into a super soaker, would the water in it be holy by default?

can she put napalm in it?

When are we crossing the line of reasonable messing with this mechanic?

>>39204382
Half the reason I posted it.

>>39203944
"He said he'd let me choose who's on the honor guard actually. Anyone you'd recommend?"

"Recommend? Well, there's Daniel, Joan, and Justine I guess. Roland seems like he knows what he's doing too."

"I mean anyone other than people I already know."

She thinks about it for a moment. "Well, there's Galmar and Logain, one's a big guy with a mace and the other's a dwarf who uses his lute to cast spells. They're squad leaders though, so I don't know if the captain would let them go, or if they'd want to for that matter."

Hold on, Galmar and Logain? You remember those two, they were your squad leaders on the night patrol before you were snatched at the border. You haven't seen them fight before, but they must have done something to earn their positions, and if Erika's recommending them that must mean something.

"Alright, and anybody else?"

"Yeah, me." She declares, pointing to herself. "You've seen me fight before, I can handle it. And besides, somebody has to be there to smack some sense into you next time you do something stupid."

>"No way, I'm not even sure I want any of my friends on the team. What if something happens?"
>"That's true I guess. Alright, you're on."
>"I don't know, give me some time to think it over first."
>Ask Galadriel what she thinks
>Other

>>39204499
>"No way, I'm not even sure I want any of my friends on the team. What if something happens?"

>>39204499
>"I don't know, give me some time to think it over first."
>>Ask Galadriel what she thinks

>>39204499
>>Ask Galadriel what she thinks

also nice double dubs

>>39204499
>>"That's true I guess. Alright, you're on."

If you get yourself hurt though I get to smack sense into you. Make no mistake I will do so.

>>39204399
While catching up I thought of this, and it sounded cool, but reading it, I bet that it's kinda "I use Mage hand to crush this guy's lungs, killing him instantly!" level.
Whoops.

>>39204499
>"I don't know, give me some time to think it over first."

>"How about I review all the possible members before making any choices?"

>>39204185
You're not sure, but you could find him and ask.
>>39204399
She can't make fluids, no. Any ranged weapons by default will fire a standard bolt/arrow of light which burns demons, but she can't produce any other sort of ammunition. That said, you can always carry around special types of ammunition and load them. Galadriel can fire mundane ammunition as well, though any ammunition that doesn't come from her will have a reduced effect against demons. It'll still burn them, but not as badly as the standard arrows.

>>39204573
I'll back this

>>39204499

She likely would yake a rejection as an insult.

Still, enlisting friends to protect you as boudy guards is weird.

>>39204499
>That's true, I guess. Are you sure about it though? I seem to be the target and I don't like the idea of hiding behind other people, much less friends.

>>39204499
>>"I don't know, give me some time to think it over first."

Yes, on one hand having you stop me before I do something stupid would be good, but you know me. What if something happens where I had to choose between you or one my other friends and saving myself? We both know that wouldn't sit right by me. I'm supposed to be the guard damnit."

>>39204606
Thus

>>39204499
>>39204606
this and
>"I don't know, give me some time to think it over first."

but make it absolutely clear that its not because we don't trust her or want her, but because we don't want to put her in such a position for us, that we're worried about her health and safety

>>39204606
seconding this

>>39204606
This and if its not late maybe add

"I do however enjoy hiding behind enemies however, works wonders."

She has a point, you know she can handle herself. Even so, you're hesitant.

"That's true, I guess. Are you sure about it though?"

"What are you talking about, of course I'm sure." She says confidently. "I wouldn't have said anything if I wasn't."

"True, but still-"

"What, do you not trust me or something?"

"No, that's not it at all, it's just that I seem to be the target and I don't like the idea of hiding behind other people, much less friends."

"You're worrying too much, I can handle myself, same for all the others. I spent most of my life here training, remember?"

That is true, if you think about it she's probably the most experienced of your friends besides Daniel and maybe Justine. She says she doesn't mind, but you still don't like the idea of hiding behind your friends, you're the guard here dammit. And like Galadriel said when you asked her for advice, what happens if one of them gets hurt?

You sigh. "I don't know, give me some time to think it over first."

"Alright, but like I said, I'm not afraid of protecting you and Galadriel. I'm sure the others feel the same way."

Not long after she says that, the two of you arrive at the dining hall and shuffle your way in. The place is even more packed than before with the escaped prisoners here, you imagine some people are gonna have to sit outside and eat in the grand hall. Thankfully though, your other friends are already there and have saved you both seats.

"Greetings Siegfried, Erika. I hope you both slept well." Daniel says as you both take a seat at the table.

"Slept like a rock." You tell him, grabbing food from the platters and adding the to your plate.

>Talk to (Specify) about (Specify)
>Tell everyone about the honor guard and ask for their opinions.
>Look around, see if you can find someone from the farm (Specify)
>Say nothing. You're tired and starving, you're too busy scarfing down breakfast to talk.
>Other

>>39205288
>Say nothing. You're tired and starving, you're too busy scarfing down breakfast to talk.
then quietly and subtly
>Tell everyone about the honor guard and ask for their opinions.

>>39205288
>>Say nothing. You're tired and starving, you're too busy scarfing down breakfast to talk.

After
>Tell everyone about the honor guard and ask for their opinions.

>>39205288
>>Tell everyone about the honor guard and ask for their opinions.

>>39205288
>>Tell everyone about the honor guard and ask for their opinions.

>>39205314
>>39205288
This

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>>39205288
You don't say anything at first really, you're too busy scarfing down breakfast. Aureus, you missed Gunther's cooking. Back on the farm, Gavren would come back with food for everyone at the house, but it was bland and usually cold unless you built a fire to warm it up. And you were only on the farm for a few days, you can't imagine what the others who spent months or maybe years on the farm are thinking now.

After you finish devouring your breakfast, you decide you should probably bring up the honor guard at some point, and no better time to do that then now since everyone is gathered up.

"So, how did everything go yesterday after the captain let you all go?" You ask, beating around the bush.

"Eh, it was alright." Roland says, still finishing up his own breakfast. "Just helped the survivors get settled in is all. What about you, what did the captain want with you after we left?"

"That's actually something I wanted to talk about. He said that he wants me to put together some sort of honor guard now, so nothing like what happened with the Doppelganger or the Scavengers happens again."

"A wise idea." Justine offers. "I would have suggested the same."

"I agree, after this last incident it would be wise to find people that can protect you and Galadriel." Daniel agrees. "Has anything been set in stone yet?"

>"No, not yet. I was actually wondering if you guys had any recommendations."
>"It's still being decided, but I was actually wondering what you guys would think of joining?"
>"The captain hasn't decided on anything yet. I think (Specify) might be good for the job though, if they don't mind."
>"Nope, not yet. I really don't like the idea though."
>Other

>>39206005
>>"No, not yet. I was actually wondering if you guys had any recommendations."
>>"It's still being decided, but I was actually wondering what you guys would think of joining?"

>>39206005
>>"No, not yet. I was actually wondering if you guys had any recommendations."
>>"It's still being decided, but I was actually wondering what you guys would think of joining?"

>>39206005
>"No, not yet. I was actually wondering if you guys had any recommendations."
>"It's still being decided, but I was actually wondering what you guys would think of joining?"

>>39206005
>>"No, not yet. I was actually wondering if you guys had any recommendations."
>>"It's still being decided, but I was actually wondering what you guys would think of joining?"

How many peeps we thinking about getting? 6? 8? Full 10?

>>39206450
I'd say 5 is our best bet

>>39206450
Probably 6 cause I like being even.

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>>39206005
You shake your head. "No, not yet. I was actually wondering if you guys had any recommendations."

The others consider who they know for a moment, discussing a few names with each other.

"There's Sigmar, I'm sure he'd be suited to the task."

"Maybe, but he's an instructor, I don't think he could dedicate the time necessary for a job like that."

"What about Ramos? I saw him fight when my squad ran into dire wolves once. He can handle himself."

"No, he's too high on the chain of command. The captain needs him there."

"What about Nerillian?" Justine finally offers. "I've seen him practice archery at the training yard before. He's good, and I don't think he has any other significant obligation."

"Yes, I believe he would make a fine addition." Daniel agrees. "I would suggest you speak with him about joining, you may find him practicing in the training yard in the afternoon, I hear he likes to practice often."

You nod. "Alright, I'll keep him in mind. Besides that though, I was actually wondering what you guys would think of joining."

"Us?" Roland asks. "Well I personally wouldn't mind, is that an offer?"

"I just wanted to ask first. I want to think things over before I ask friends to join."

"Ah, well I certainly wouldn't mind either, if you'll have me." Daniel says.

"I don't mind." Justine replies simply.

"Joan no mind either." The raven responds, sitting on Joan's shoulder. Wait, is she using him to talk for her now?

"Alright, then I'll keep everyone in mind when I make a decision." You tell them.

>>39206692
Shortly after, people begin to shuffle out of the dining hall. Erika and Daniel excuse themselves, since they have patrol soon. Justine, Joan, and Roland do the same, heading their own separate ways. You have three days counting today to decide who you want to be on your honor guard, meaning you have time, but shouldn't take too long making a decision.

>Go find Galmar and Logain, ask them if they'd mind joining the honor guard
>Head to the yard and find Nerillian, the guy Justine recommended.
>Go to the library
>Head to your room and read some books
>Find (Specify) and speak with them
>Explore the watchtower
>Meditate with Galadriel
>Other

>>39206708
>Head to the yard and find Nerillian, the guy Justine recommended.

>>39206708
>>Go find Galmar and Logain, ask them if they'd mind joining the honor guard
>>Head to the yard and find Nerillian, the guy Justine recommended.

Nerillian first then Galmar and Logain

>>39206708
>>Head to the yard and find Nerillian, the guy Justine recommended.

>>39206708
>Head to the yard and find Nerillian, the guy Justine recommended.

>>39206708
>>Head to the yard and find Nerillian, the guy Justine recommended.

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>>39206708
You decide it would be best to head to the yard and find that guy Justine suggested. You file out of the dining hall with the rest of the crowd, and make your way to the training yard. The yard is filled with people as usual, either sparring with a partner or practicing with the dummies. You see Justine is here, practicing on one of the dummies as well. You also spot someone practicing his archery at the archery line, shooting at one of the targets down range. The person in question is an elven man, with blonde hair that almost looks white. It's hard to tell exactly how old an elf is, but he seems to be at a mature age, not quite old but far from young. He seems to be the only one practicing his archery at the moment, so you'd assume that's Nerillian.

>Go up and speak with him.
>Grab a bow and practice next to him, see what he's capable of first.
>Talk to Justine, what does she know about this guy?
>Other

>>39207177
>>Grab a bow and practice next to him, see what he's capable of first.

Show him your moves

>>39207177
>Grab a bow and practice next to him, see what he's capable of first.

>>39207177
>>Grab a bow and practice next to him, see what he's capable of first.
>>Talk to Justine, what does she know about this guy?

>>39207177
You grab a bow and find a spot next to him to practice and see what he's capable of. If he notices you, then he doesn't say anything. He seems entirely focused on his training at the moment.

You knock an arrow and aim at the target down range. He pulls his own bow back around the same time, and you both fire at roughly the same time.

>Roll 1d100+10

Rolled 60 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>39207419

Rolled 86 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>39207419

Rolled 18 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>39207419

>>39207419
>>39207437
You let the arrow fly, and it strikes true. You hit the bullseye, and take a look at Nerillian's target.

He's also hit the bullseye, only his is directly in the center. Damn, was that just luck, or is he really that good?

"Nice shot." He says to you, already knocking another arrow.

"You too." You respond, knocking another arrow and drawing back the bowstring.

>Roll 1d100+10

Rolled 91 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>39207619

Rolled 34 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>39207619

Rolled 60 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>39207619

So if this guy works out I'm thinking Nerillian, Erika, Roland, and Justine with two more to round it out.

Daniels unfortunately is up in years and when we inevitably have to run away from a horde of demons full tilt I don't want him to fall behind.

With Joan even with the familiar she might be in danger if she can't yell for help and such.

>>39206692
Joan is Lelliana.

>>39207777
Erika I'm a little concerned about, she's very brash and quick to irrationality, which is not the kind of things we want her doing if she's going to be in our honor guard, I don't mind if she joins, but she's got to be a bit more careful and tone that down

>>39207619
>>39207658
You fire another arrow. This time, you also hit the target dead center. Looking over, you see that Nerillian still hit the target's bullseye, but this time it was closer to the edge.

He raises an eyebrow, looking between your target and his. "Another fine shot." He offers, before he backs further away from the line and draws another arrow. Wait, is it just you, or is he challenging you?

>Stay where you are. You're not here to compete.
>Back up as far as him. You'll accept his challenge
>Back up even further than him. Go big or go home.
>Other

>>39207836
Its ironic that she's the one trying to keep us from doing brash impulsive things. I think Sieg and Erika will be able to rein each other in if the other one gets reckless.

>>39207858
>Stay where you are. You're not here to compete.
We're a talent scout, not the talent.

>>39207858
>>Back up as far as him. You'll accept his challenge
hopefully we won't roll well so he can look good and we can offer him a position

>>39207858
>>Back up as far as him. You'll accept his challenge

>>39207858
>>Stay where you are. You're not here to compete.

>>3920785. step back

>>39207858
>>Back up even further than him. Go big or go home.

>>39207858
>>Back up as far as him. You'll accept his challenge

Start the friendship

>>39207858
Well, you came her just to recruit, but you're not one to pass up a challenge. Stepping back as far as him, you pull out another arrow from the quiver of practice arrows you picked up with the bow, and draw it back.

>Roll 1d100+10

>>39208129

Rolled 90 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>39208129

Rolled 4 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>39208129

Rolled 35 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>39208129

>>39208162
WELP.

Rolled 91 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>39208129

>>39208162
Goddamn

Rolled 39 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>39208129

Rolled 95 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>39208162
damnit I was hoping we wouldn't do well so we don't upstage this guy

>>39208198

We're just pushing him to his limits to see what he can do.

>>39208337
That's what I tell myself

>>39208129
>>39208162
You both fire simultaneously. The arrows hit the target with a soft "Thwick!", and you squint your eyes to see where they landed.

Both of them, dead center. Nerillian nods and raws another arrow.

"Not bad." He tells you. It's an honest compliment, but you detect a tinge of competitiveness there as well. This, time he turns around and walks all the way back, across the practice yard and all the way to the opposite wall. People that are in the way move to the side and watch curiously. That's a really long shot, is he just trying to show off, or just confident?

>In for a copper, in for a pound. Walk all the way back with him.
>Stand to the side and watch. You're curious to see if he can even make the shot.
>"That's enough, I didn't come here to compete with you."
>Other

>>39208471
>>In for a copper, in for a pound. Walk all the way back with him.

>>39208471
>>In for a copper, in for a pound. Walk all the way back with him.

No question, we stepped back to this spot, have to go all the way now.

>>39208471
>>In for a copper, in for a pound. Walk all the way back with him.

>>39208337
https://youtu.be/BhsTmiK7Q2M walk along the razors edge

>>39208471
>>In for a copper, in for a pound. Walk all the way back with him.

>>39208471
>Stand to the side and watch. You're curious to see if he can even make the shot.

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>39208471
>In for a copper, in for a pound. Walk all the way back with him.
I want to see what happens if we roll a fucking one.

>>39208579
Snap the bowstring

>>39208471
>In for a copper, in for a pound. Walk all the way back with him.

Go big or go home.

>>39208471
You already accepted his challenge, no backing out now. You walk all the way back and stand next to him, drawing another arrow. Some of the practicing crusaders stop what they're doing to watch, including Justine, who leans against her spear and watches curiously.

>Roll 1d100+10

>>39208579
we hit Joan's raven

Rolled 72 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>39208631

Rolled 10 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>39208631
Rollan

Rolled 29 (1d100)

>>39208641

>>39208649
Solid but probably not enough to beat him.

Rolled 24 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>39208631

>>39208656
aaand i linked to the wrong post like an idiot

Rolled 8 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>39208631

>>39208679

We hit the target.

He bulls eyes.

>>39208753
Pretty much

He would be a fine addition to our honor guard

>>39208631
>>39208649
You draw the bowstring back as far as it will go, aim down the shaft of the arrow, and release. Nerillian does the same, and both arrows fly side by side across the length of the practice yard.

You have to walk back over to see the results of your shot. A good shot, right in the red circle surrounding the yellow bullseye. Nerillian's arrow, however, has managed to hit dead center once again. Some of the crusaders start clapping, and you join in. Nerillian smiles and does an exaggerated bow, before everyone returns to what they were doing and he returns to the firing line.

"You did well, better than I'd have expected." He shifts his bow under his left arm, and offers you his right hand for a handshake. "Nerillian, apologies for getting too showy there."

>"Don't worry about it, you'll have to show me how you did that some time."
>"Siegfried Schimdt, you might have heard of me. I actually came here to speak with you, before we ended up trying to outdo each other."
>"Nah, it's fine. Where did you learn to shoot like that?"
>"It's alright. I don't think shooting from all the way across the yard was really necessary though."
>Other

>>39208967
>"Don't worry about it, you'll have to show me how you did that some time."
>"Siegfried Schimdt, you might have heard of me. I actually came here to speak with you, before we ended up trying to outdo each other."

>>39208967
>>"Don't worry about it, you'll have to show me how you did that some time.">"Siegfried Schimdt, you might have heard of me. I actually came here to speak with you, before we ended up trying to outdo each other.">"Nah, it's fine. Where did you learn to shoot like that?"

>>39208967
>"Siegfried Schimdt, you might have heard of me. I actually came here to speak with you, before we ended up trying to outdo each other."
>"Nah, it's fine. Where did you learn to shoot like that?"

>>39208967
>>"Don't worry about it, you'll have to show me how you did that some time."
>>"Siegfried Schimdt, you might have heard of me. I actually came here to speak with you, before we ended up trying to outdo each other."

>>39208967

>"Don't worry about it, you'll have to show me how you did that some time."
>"Siegfried Schimdt, you might have heard of me. I actually came here to speak with you, before we ended up trying to outdo each other."

>>39208967
>>"Don't worry about it, you'll have to show me how you did that some time."
>>"Siegfried Schimdt, you might have heard of me. I actually came here to speak with you, before we ended up trying to outdo each other."
>>"Nah, it's fine. Where did you learn to shoot like that?"

>>39208967
"Eh, don't really feel too bad losing to you. Especially if I'm going to be offering you a place on my honor guard. Siegfried Schmidt, professional Jackass with a Sword."

>>39208967
>>"Don't worry about it, you'll have to show me how you did that some time."
>>"Siegfried Schimdt, you might have heard of me. I actually came here to speak with you, before we ended up trying to outdo each other."
>>"Nah, it's fine. Where did you learn to shoot like that?"

>>39209033
>professional Jackass with a Sword
Can this be our title?

>>39209128
As the running joke of this quest it pretty much already is. Unofficially of course.

>>39208967
>>"Siegfried Schimdt, you might have heard of me. I actually came here to speak with you, before we ended up trying to outdo each other."

Writing now, one second.

>>39209156

I thought it was John McClane with a sword.

>>39209423
I like that one better.

>>39208967
"Don't worry about it, you'll have to show me how you did that some time though." You shift your bow under your arm and accept his handshake. "Siegfried Schmidt, you might have heard of me."

"Of course, I remember you. You're Galadriel's new champion, the one Captain Laurentius introduced about a month ago."

Right, you'd almost forgotten about that. "Just a temporary champion, but yeah. Where did you learn to shoot like that?"

"I was a hunter, once upon a time. Made a name for myself in the region I lived. After I came to the watchtower, I've only gotten better. Demons make for more challenging quarries than mere beasts, after all."

That's a bit of an understatement, you think to yourself. "That's true. In any case, I actually came here to speak with you, before we ended up trying to outdo each other."

"Did you now? What for?"

"Well, after recent events, Captain Laurentius wants me to put together an honor guard of sorts. Someone I know suggested I come ask you, and now I think I see why."

"Ah, I see. Then I take it I've made a good first impression?"

"Yeah, I'd say so." You joke. "That said, you're not obligated to join if you'd rather not."

He considers the offer for a moment, before nodding his head. "I do not mind. Serving as the champion's honor guard is a great honor, temporary or no. I gladly accept."

You grin. "Alright, glad that's settled then. Good to have you aboard, Nerillian."

"Likewise, champion. Now, I believe my patrol will be leaving soon, so I must be on my way. If you should need me, I am usually out here practicing."

With that, Nerillian hangs up the practice bow and quiver, and exits the training yard. Alright, that's one down, and at least three more to go.

>Go find Galmar and Logain, ask them if they'd mind joining the honor guard.
>Go to the library
>Head to your room and read some books
>Find (Specify) and speak with them
>Explore the watchtower
>Meditate with Galadriel
>Other

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>>39209128

>>39209651
>Go find Galmar and Logain, ask them if they'd mind joining the honor guard.

>>39209651
>>Head to your room and read some books

>>39209651
>Go find Galmar and Logain, ask them if they'd mind joining the honor guard.

>>39209651
>>Go find Galmar and Logain, ask them if they'd mind joining the honor guard.

Lets get their take, though I'm not sure about pulling people that have already important duties,

>>39209651
>>Go find Galmar and Logain, ask them if they'd mind joining the honor guard.

>>39209651
>Explore the watchtower

Lets see if anything interesting is afoot.

I forget have elves been explained yet? Are they immortal LotR style, long lived, not that different from humans?

>>39209651
>>Go find Galmar and Logain, ask them if they'd mind joining the honor guard.

>>39209651
>>Other
See if you can't find berry girl and find out if she'd be interested in becoming a crusader/honor guard.

I feel she'd be a pretty good choice as she wouldn't have any duties in the tower that we would be taking her away from, she's proficient with a sword and with a bit of training would get even better, and we know she can be trusted.

>>39209651
>Go find Galmar and Logain, ask them if they'd mind joining the honor guard.
I'm sure they have some good suggestions on who we should recruit.

>>39209741
Elves aren't much different from humans, except they live much longer. They're not immortal, but they do benefit from really long lives. To give you an idea, the knight-captain is very, very old, and he's at least 200 years old. Yet still pretty spry for his age. Dwarves live shorter lives than humans, and humans are right in the middle, living roughly 60-70 years on average.

>>39209803
I know where you are coming from but, like Gavren I don't want to recruit people that have a family to go back to after months of captivity.

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>>39209869
Huh. Cool. Thanks Sparks. Have a mostly non lewd elf girl in return.

>>39209899
Everyone here has family of some kind, but none in her family is actually dependent on her to support them.

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>>39210020
>but none in her family is actually dependent on her to support them.

You don't know that.

"Hi, I know you just got free from demonic imprisonment where you were forced to kill other people, but instead of going back to your Mom can you instead stay here and make sure I don't get killed at risk to your own life?"

I mean sure it'll be more diplomatic than that but that's pretty much this gist of it.

>>39210038
Nice

>>39210038
wait, we get a wife?

>>39210077

Personally I'd just go with having her go home, spend time with her family, and if she feels like its something she wants that we would love to have her support. Honor guards probably get paid decently well so she could also help out in that regard.

>>39210038
You forgot to replace WIFE with WAIFU.

>>39210099
>>39210130
Nah, it needs to be Berry the Raven is in danger.

>>39210038
Almost perfect. What >>39210130
said.

>>39210099
In the long term it is almost assured we will. Assuming we don't die in glorious battle.

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>>39209651
Well, you might as well look for more recruits now rather than waiting until later. You remember Erika suggested talking to Galmar and Logain, you're not sure if they can join because of their positions, but you can at least ask. If nothing else, they'll probably know one or two people you could ask instead.

Finding the two of them in this large fortress is difficult. Spotting them when they're close by is not, as Galmar stands well over the rest of the tower's occupants. Standing next to him is the much shorter Logain, still carrying his lute. You call out to them, and they turn to face you.

"Well, if it isn't young Siegfried!" Logain says, as friendly as ever. "You know, we were quite worried when you disappeared. The captain wouldn't tell us the full details until just recently, you've done a great thing for these people, freeing them from that accursed farm."

"It was very dangerous though." Galmar adds. "You should be more careful in the future, both for yours and Galadriel's sake."

"Right, sorry. Actually, that leads into why I was looking for you two. The captain has decided to put together an honor guard after what happened, and-"

>"I was wondering if either of you would be willing to join."
>"I was hoping you two would have some suggestions."
>"I was hoping you two could help me talk him out of it, since you're both higher rank."
>Other

>>39210077
Which is why we should ask her.

Look, I'm not saying we should whisk her away from her mom like some kind of child kidnapper, just tell her that if she's interested we would make for a fine candidate for a crusader and possibly honor guard. Even if she's interested she would have to let her mom know what's going on, but considering the good reputation the tower has in this region I wouldn't be surprised if her mom was honored that she was asked to join like that.

>>39210115
What this anon said

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>>39210038
I love it, 10/10.

>>39210226
>>"I was wondering if either of you would be willing to join."

>>39210226
>>"I was hoping you two would have some suggestions."

>>39210226
>>"I was wondering if either of you would be willing to join."

And if not

>"I was hoping you two would have some suggestions."

>>39210226
>"I was wondering if either of you would be willing to join."

>>39210226
>"I was wondering if either of you would be willing to join."
>"I was hoping you two would have some suggestions."

>>39210226
>>"I was wondering if either of you would be willing to join."
>>"I was hoping you two would have some suggestions."

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>>"I was wondering if either of you would be willing to join."
>>"I was hoping you two would have some suggestions."

>>39210147

>>39210333 berry must be saved

>>39210226
>"I was hoping you two would have some suggestions."

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>>39210226
"-and I was wondering if either of you would be willing to join."

"Us?" Logain asks. "While it's flattering that you would trust us with such a position, I'm not sure whether the captain would be alright with reassigning us. After all, Galmar is a Lieutenant, and I myself am a sergeant. If you could convince him though, I certainly wouldn't mind."

"Nor would I." Galmar agrees.

You nod. "I kind of figured that would be the case, thanks anyways. Would either of you happen to know anyone else I could ask though?"

"Someone else? Hmm...Not too sure myself. Galmar?"

"I think I know someone. Follow me."

You oblige, and follow the towering knight up the stairs. He leads you to the double doors leading into the chapel, where you used to meet the doppelganger impersonating a priestess for meditation sessions. You can hear someone talking inside.

"Sounds like he's in the middle of a sermon." Galmar informs you. Wait, is the person he's suggesting a priest like Daniel?

>Wait for it to finish, ask Galmar about the possible recruit.
>Head inside, listen to the sermon and wait for them to finish.
>Other

>>39210666
>Head inside, listen to the sermon and wait for them to finish.

>>39210666
>>Head inside, listen to the sermon and wait for them to finish.

We could probably use a spellcaster.

>>39210666
>Wait for it to finish, ask Galmar about the possible recruit.

>>39210666
>>Head inside, listen to the sermon and wait for them to finish.

>>39210666
>>Wait for it to finish, ask Galmar about the possible recruit.
nice trips

>>39210666
>Head inside, listen to the sermon and wait for them to finish.
Don't forget to give Galmar your thanks. Also, perfect time for devil trips.

Writing, this might take a bit.
>>39210811
The irony's not lost on me.

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>>39210666
>doppelganger chapel
>666

Warmly waiting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfCO4c23dXI

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Well, it has been a while since you've been to church, and this is a good chance to learn more about who this person Galmar's recommending is, so you open the double oak doors to the chapel and step inside.

The chapel has a modest amount of attendees today. You find an empty pew in the back and take a seat. Galmar and Logain join you shortly. You notice one of the stained glass windows is different from the last time you were here, maybe that's the one they had to replace after the doppelganger broke through it to make her escape.

The priest standing behind the front podium doesn't actually look like a priest. Rather than the usual cassock you've seen priests wear, he is armored from head to toe in platemail, with a white surcoat with blue borders. In the center of the surcoat is a symbol of a winged sword rather than the watchtower's standard coat of arms. At his waist hangs a one handed hammer, and you see a shield leaning against the podium.

>>39211796
"...And so it was that Aureus stood up for his creations, and commanded his twin brother Malal to cease his senseless slaughter. But Malal, outraged at his brother's perceived transgressions, would not stand down. And so, with a heavy heart, Aureus went to battle with his dear brother, for the sake of all creation. They fought for seven days and seven nights, and it is said that no one could look upon the scene lest they be reduced to ash by the raw power of the divine brothers' conflict. On the seventh night, a decisive blow was struck by the enraged Malal. But, while his brother was left open, Aureus dealt a fatal blow against his brother as well. As beings born from the raw aether of the Void, their blood was so filled with the essence of life that it formed into living beings. The Angels, children of Aureus, led by the wise firstborn Aurelius, and the Demons, children of Malal, led by the powerful firstborn Malaphas. Quickly, the twin brothers of the Void succumbed to their wounds, their forms dissolving back into the Aether and returning to the Void, just as all beings do when they pass. To this day, we honor the memory of our benevolent creator, who gave his life to save us all. Remember his sacrifice as you go into battle, let his courage inspire you to greatness, and no demon shall stand before you, for courage shall be your shield and righteousness your sword. May the blessed Aether be with us."

With the sermon concluded, the congregation begins to stand and file out of the chapel. The armored priest sticks around, organizing papers on the podium. Once everyone else has left the chapel, Galmar stands up and leads you and Logain up to the podium where the priest diligently organizes his papers.

>>39211813
"A fine sermon as always, Ganelon." Galmar says, causing the priest to look up from his papers.

"Ah, brother Galmar, it is good to see you again. What brings to me this day?"

"I come here with a friend, the temporary wielder of Galadriel." He gestures to you, and the priest, Ganelon, steps forward.

"Ah! I was not aware the champion of Galadriel was here today." He shakes your hand, nearly crushing your hand in the process. "I am Ganelon, of the Order of the Righteous Blade. It is an honor."

Order of the Righteous Blade? You've never heard of it, but it sounds like one of those militant branches of the church. The watchtowers are technically a branch of the church as well, but some churches have a militant branch all their own, which they use to serve their own needs. Ganelon's accent sounds a little funny too, you wager he's from Belmore, the kingdom north of Galloway which is home to the Grey Watchtower.

>"Thanks, but technically I'm just a temporary champion. No need to be so formal."
>"Order of the Righteous Blade? Can't say I'm familiar with them."
>"Thank you. I actually came to ask you a favor, if you don't mind. The captain wants me to put together an honor guard because of the incident with the farm, and Galmar said you might be interested."
>Let Galmar do the talking. He's the one that knows this guy, after all.
>Other

>>39211828
>>"Thanks, but technically I'm just a temporary champion. No need to be so formal."

Then

>>"Order of the Righteous Blade? Can't say I'm familiar with them."

Then

>>"Thank you. I actually came to ask you a favor, if you don't mind. The captain wants me to put together an honor guard because of the incident with the farm, and Galmar said you might be interested."


That right there is a crusader if ive ever seen one.

>>39211828
>"Thanks, but technically I'm just a temporary champion. No need to be so formal."
>"Order of the Righteous Blade? Can't say I'm familiar with them."
>"Thank you. I actually came to ask you a favor, if you don't mind. The captain wants me to put together an honor guard because of the incident with the farm, and Galmar said you might be interested."

>>39211828
>>"Thanks, but technically I'm just a temporary champion. No need to be so formal."
>>Let Galmar do the talking. He's the one that knows this guy, after all.

>>39211828
>>Other
Dues Vault?

>>39211828

In this order


>"Thanks, but technically I'm just a temporary champion. No need to be so formal."
>"Order of the Righteous Blade? Can't say I'm familiar with them."
>"Thank you. I actually came to ask you a favor, if you don't mind. The captain wants me to put together an honor guard because of the incident with the farm, and Galmar said you might be interested."

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>"Order of the Righteous Blade? Can't say I'm familiar with them."
>"Thank you. I actually came to ask you a favor, if you don't mind. The captain wants me to put together an honor guard because of the incident with the farm, and Galmar said you might be interested."

Pic related and made lovingly in paint.
I hope this image series (and quest) will become so detailed you can't even tell it was the die hard poster.

>>39212068

We just need a good picture for Siegfrield and we can recreate the first picture with some modification.

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>>39212068
Nice, if you want to keep going maybe put some great helms over John's heads and the White tower over Die Hard 1 tower.

Best Christmas movie by the way. Watch it every year during the holidays.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQHswacESUY

>>39212068
Righteous.

>>39212145
>>39212116
>>39212068
the helicopter could be one of the flying demons too!

>>39211828
>>"Thanks, but technically I'm just a temporary champion. No need to be so formal."
>>"Order of the Righteous Blade? Can't say I'm familiar with them."
>>"Thank you. I actually came to ask you a favor, if you don't mind. The captain wants me to put together an honor guard because of the incident with the farm, and Galmar said you might be interested."
In this order.

Wonder if they ever made a Reluctant Hero 3/4/5 poster

>>39212301
Oh shit they did, although they dropped the shoe thing

>>39211828
"Thanks, but technically I'm just a temporary champion. No need to be so formal."

"You humble me, champion. But temporary or no, you still wield the great blade of our lady Galadriel, and so you are deserving of respect."

You can almost feel Galadriel shift around in the back of your mind at the indirect compliment to her.

"Well, thank you, but even so it's fine for you to be less formal. There's no need to keep calling me Champion, for example, you can just call me Siegfried."

"A kind gesture, Siegfried. On behalf of the Order of the Righteous Blade, I accept."

"Right...Anyways, what's this Order of the Righteous Blade you're talking about? Can't say I'm familiar with them."

"I do not blame you, my order's church is far from here, in the heartlands of Belmore. We are an order of warriors dedicated to the righteous cause of the Crusades, rallied under the banner of the Righteous Blade, none other than Lady Galadriel herself, the bravest and most righteous of the celestial hosts."

Oh, so Righteous Blade is referring to Galadriel then. Now you know you can feel Galadriel shifting around awkwardly.

'Were you aware you had a whole order dedicated to you?' You ask her mentally.

'No. The three watchtowers all respect me greatly, but not so much as this man's order if he is any indication. It is...strange, to think such an order exists.

You can't fault her for feeling that way, it sounds like this man and his order practically worship her. No one actually worships the angels, though they do pray to them for aid, but to your knowledge there's no church declaration forbidding it. You don't know if Ganelon actually worships her or if he just highly respects her, but it seems to bug Galadriel either way.

"I see. What brings you all the way here then? Would you normally go to the Grey Watchtower in Belmore?"

>>39212364
"Normally, yes, but my order has sent me here on a mission. They are looking to expand, and so I have come here to help organize the expansion and provide aid to the White Watchtower in the process."

"Ah, I see. Well, good luck with that."

"Thank you, Siegfried. But enough about me, what brings you here?"

"Oh, right. Actually, I came here to ask a favor, if you don't mind."

"Not at all! If it is within my power to do so, I am willing to assist Galadriel's champion in any way I can. What is it you require?"

"Well, Captain Laurentius has decided he wants me to put together an honor guard after the incident with the farm, so I've been looking for recruits. I asked Galmar, and he said you might be interested."

"Why of course! To serve and protect Galadriel and her champion would be the highest of honors for one of my order. I gladly accept, if you'll have me."

'I really wish he would tone it down a little.' Galadriel complains sheepishly. You hold back a chuckle.

"Alright then, thank you Ganelon. I'll speak with the Captain sometime within the next few days, then I'll get back to you."

"I look forward to it, Siegfried. Do not hesitate to call upon me if need be, I may usually be found here from morning until I lock the chapel at night."

With that, you part ways. You were expecting a priest, but you weren't exactly expecting someone as...zealous, you guess would be the term. Still, he seemed like a good man, and you definitely know you can trust him after all that. Plus, if that handshake was anything to go on, he's pretty damn strong as well, and probably knows a thing or two about magic if he's a priest.

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>>39212383
"Well, I'm glad you were able to find someone else to join you." Logain says upon exiting the chapel. "Now, Galmar and I should get going. Until next time Siegfried, stay safe!"

Well, now you've found two people to join your honor guard. Two more to go at least. You could probably look for more leads tomorrow if you wanted, or you could settle for what you have now and decide on who amongst your friends you want to join the honor guard. Either way, you've got plenty of time.

>Go to the library
>Head to your room and read some books
>Find (Specify) and speak with them
>Explore the watchtower
>Meditate with Galadriel
>Other

>>39212068
These are making my day, thanks anon.
>>39212116
I don't actually have a picture for Siegfried's face. A great helm should do the job though.

>>39212398
I think we need one more to fill out 6 (thats what I'm shooting for at least).

Roland, Ganelon, Erika, Justine, and Nerillian.
(My opinion on who we should take at least.)

>>Explore the watchtower

>>39212398
>>Explore the watchtower
>>Meditate with Galadriel

>>39212392
Number 3's description is perfect for Sieg.

>>39212398
>>Explore the watchtower
im off to bed

>>39212464
I'll be off soon too, honestly.

>>39212398
>>Other
Seek out berry girl and ask if she has any interest in becoming a crusader someday.

C'mon, even if we don't get her as an honor guard she is cut out for it.

>>39212398
>>39212498
I mean yeah, sure can't hurt to ask what her plans are I guess.

>>39212398
>Find Anna and speak with them.

At least talk to her. I'd bet she wants to put all the fighting business behind her, but at least get it out in the open.

And now it's a tie. You guys now the drill, reply to this blah blah number of option blah five minutes.

1.) Explore the watchtower.
2.) Find Anna and talk to her.

>>39212573
2

>>39212573
2

>>39212573
2

Anna it is then. Writing.

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You're not so sure about recruiting her for the honor guard, but it couldn't hurt to at least talk to Anna. You do a little bit of searching, and eventually find yourself at the door to Anna's room. You're about to knock on the door when it opens inward, and Anna nearly walks into you.

"Oh, Siegfried? What are you doing here?" She asks. You notice she's carrying a bag on her back, as though she's going somewhere.

"Nothing really, just stopped by to say hello. We haven't really spoken at all since the Knight-Captain had us all gathered in his office." You point to the heavy bag on her back. "Am I interrupting something though? You look like you're about to head somewhere."

"Actually, your timing is good if you wanted to talk. I was actually about to leave for home."

Leaving already? Well, thinking about it logically that does make sense. Her village is only a few hours away by horse, so there wouldn't really be any reason for her to stick around too long.

"Anyways, what is it you wanted to say to me?"

>"You fought well back at the farm when we were escaping. Have you thought about joining the Crusaders?"
>"Well, I was going to ask what your plans were now that you're free, but I guess I already know now. Mind if I go with you? The captain might want someone from the tower to report in with your mom, since she asked us for help."
>"Just wanted to see how you were doing. I doubt living in the farm for two months was easy, will you be alright?"
>"Well, I wanted to ask you about (Specify)
>Other

>>39212759
>>"Just wanted to see how you were doing. I doubt living in the farm for two months was easy, will you be alright?"

"Hanging up the greatsword?"

>>39212759
>>"Well, I was going to ask what your plans were now that you're free, but I guess I already know now. Mind if I go with you? The captain might want someone from the tower to report in with your mom, since she asked us for help."
>>"Just wanted to see how you were doing. I doubt living in the farm for two months was easy, will you be alright?"

>>39212759
>>"Just wanted to see how you were doing. I doubt living in the farm for two months was easy, will you be alright?"

>>39212573
anna talky time

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>>39212759
>>39212773
Seconding, it's subtle but still gets the point that we're interested in her fighting skills.
If she takes the bait perhaps suggest that there might be a bodyguard position available, but she should talk it over with her mom.

>>39212773
this

>>39212759
>>"Well, I was going to ask what your plans were now that you're free, but I guess I already know now. Mind if I go with you? The captain might want someone from the tower to report in with your mom, since she asked us for help."
And supporting this>>39212773

It'd be a good idea to touch base with her mom in any case.

>>39212759
"Just wanted to see how you were doing. I doubt living in the farm for two months was easy, will you be alright?"

Her eyes look down. "Yeah...It wasn't easy in there, but I'm free now, so everything can go back to normal again."

"I see. I take it you're hanging up the greatsword then?"

The greatsword in question is currently secured to the side of her bag. She tightens her grip on the straps of her backpack.

"No, not completely at least. After the farm, I don't think I ever want to fight again. I spent two months in there, fearing for my life and clinging to this hunk of metal because my life depended on it. If I had it my way, I'd never even pick up another sword again."

"Then why are you still holding onto it?"

"Because I still live near the border. As much as I hate having to keep this thing, it's me best hope of escaping if something happens and another demon tries to snatch me away again. I think I'll talk to my mom about moving, but at the same time I don't want to leave Llynn. It's...home, you know? I can't explain it, but I don't like the idea of leaving it, but staying there means there's always that risk. That's why I'll hold onto this hunk of metal for now, and the moment I don't need it anymore, I plan to throw it away and never pick up another again."

The farm must have been really hard on her. You're not surprised, it's a lot for a 17 year old kid to deal with.

"I'm sure everything will be fine now. You're mom will be happy to see you, and so long as you don't wander off you should be safe. I don't think the Scavengers will attack a whole town."

She relaxes, just a little. "Yeah, you're probably right. Still, I'm glad you people are here. It's a load off my mind knowing there's a who tower of people dedicated to fighting those things close by."

>>39213079
You grin. "That's right, you've got nothing to fear with us around. We're here to keep you people safe, don't worry."

She smiles. "Right, thanks. Well, I should probably get going, the people with the horses are probably wondering where I am right now. Glad I could talk to you before I left Siegfried, don't be afraid to stop by and visit some time, I'm sure mom will want to meet you one day." She starts to walk off towards the stairs, but stops herself halfway and turns back to you. "Oh yeah, Siegfried?"

"Yeah?"

"Thanks. I would have never made it out of there without you. Stay safe."

With that, she heads down the stairs and out of sight. You suppose that cuts any chances of recruiting her, but you suppose it's for the best. She's still a kid, after all, she needs time to recover with her family.

The hallways begin to fill with people, meaning it's almost time for lunch. You make your way down the stairs towards the dining hall, you'll figure out what to do now after you eat.

Alright, I'm calling it a thread here. I'll stick around to answer questions for a little while, then I'm off to bed. Next thread should be Sunday, maybe Wednesday.

Hope you guys had fun, thanks for playing.

>>39213106
Thanks for the run boss.

>>39213106
Wednesday as in today or a week from now?

>>39213106
thanks for the thread

>>39213155
Wednesday as in today technically. If I finish all my shit in time and I'm not completely beat when I get back home, I'll probably run. Keep an eye on the twitter for updates.

>>39213120
>>39213157
No problem Anons, thanks for being here.

>>39213106
thanks for the thread!

>>39213194
Thanks for the run.

>>39213087
We should have really went with her to meet her mother. We haven't met here while on patrol either.

Well we can spare a visit later on.

So wat do next thread? Are we gonna learn enchanting, finish those books and recruit THEGUYWHOWEFORGOTHATHEEXISTES , Justine, Erika and Joan?

>>39213421
>Are we gonna learn enchanting
we definitely don't have time to learn, but we can look for someone who is already experienced at it.

The Order of the Righteous Blade seems to be the best bet for finding a champion, although we'll more likely have to teach that person how to not die first.

Books actually aren't TOO important: we more or less know Galadriel's standing and the demons as a whole, so all that's left is:
>Specifics of Galadriel's domain(Righteousness)
>Going through the beastiary of demons

And I know this is a little out there, but I was thinking that, as the son of the blacksmith, we could be searching for ways to replicate the blade? I mean, don't start sticking angels into stuff, but the magical golden indestructible anti-demon thing would be a pretty substantial upgrade for the Watchtowers.

>>39212383
Gallie is so adorable when she's embarassed. We should ask her how about this guy for a champion though.

>>39213955
So we have elfgolas and the fanboy, other two could be Erika who seemed eager for the job and maybe Justine and/or Roland?
Joan's good, but I'd let the nerds - her and Daniel - stick to the books.

>>39215620
I'm all for Joan.

I'm on the fence for Erika and Justine.

Erika could potentially take our place as "jackass with the sword": as soon as she's ignored in favor of dealing with us, she sticks a sword in their head.

Justine on the other hand would be much better at keeping herself alive if the enemy knows to target her.

We could also bring neither of them, because friends and frontlines don't mix.

>>39215704
I get the feeling that unless the other guards turns out to be robots or assholes, we're gonna end up with friends regardless. In fact I bet we could befriend a robot as well.

>>39215731
yeah, you're probably right.

Still, I prefer not to bring them in so that in their free time, we effective have an extra 3-4 people to work with. Even though in terms of meta, it's easy enough for Sparks to make events happen when they're busy.

>>39215749

Also depends on how many people the captain wants to be able to pull.

Guard might have say 6 people, but they can alternate shifts, always having 2 available.

>>39215620
>>39215704

I think Erika's protective nature towards us would help us from not doing so much stupid stuff in the future, and we could help her the same way.

Also, we should ask Galadriel if she has any powers that can boost ouf friends capabilities.

>>39217679
sage your posts anon, threads long dead, let it rest

So, this thread we got two guards, Anna tried to get us to meet her mother and we learned that Galadriel is cute.
I kind of feel like we should put more time in training, to be honest. Maybe we could try to create a spell that turns us into a 12 foot tall armoured knight.

>>39217717
>Anna tried to get us to meet her mother
you what anon? I think the tint is a bit strong on your glasses.

>>39217679
That would help, yes.

>>39217766
>you what anon? I think the tint is a bit strong on your glasses.
It was a joke, anon.
Galadriel is still cute, though.

>>39217789
sorry, I didn't think you were joking when the latter bit was more or less true.

>>39217817
Well we should definitely tell the fanboy that we could practically feel her blushing.
I wonder if Galadriel will give us a shock for that or something.

>>39219187
Or we could call her out on her blushing! She probably isn't used to that kind of attention.

>>39220860

Next option will be just to tease Galadriel.

Probably end up with her smacking Siegfried on the head.

She likely would not be used to it.

>>39221090
>Sieg mentally teasing Galadriel at lunch.
>Suddenly to everyone else in the lunch hall Sieg starts getting his ass kicked by his floating sword.

>>39221147
And she could probably get away with it, too, since it would not be fighting demons

>>39221147
>Can feel her embarassment even while she's fighting
>Tease her about it later
>thecyclecontinues.gif

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>>39221269

>>39221269
>>39221539

My biggest question is: Can an Arch Angel spill spaghetti? Even in sword form?

>>39222801
Well, we'll soon be finding out.
Hoping for yes.

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>>39222801
if so it'll probably be as big as pic related.

>>39223017
Instead of meatballs, there are eyes.

>>39221147
But seriously, while that would be amusing, I don't expect Galadriel to beat someone up over embarrassment. She's much older than that.

>>39223900
No I totally agree, just thought it would be a funny image.

Dear god, this thread is still up? Well, in that case I guess I'll just continue here and start a new thread when this one dies if need be.

>>39222801
I don't know, can she?

>>39224014
We don't know how to use sage very well.

The dining hall is just as crowded as it was for breakfast. This time though, you've managed to slip in fast enough to see more than a handful of seats available. Looking around, you see your usual friends sitting at the usual table, as well as Ganelon sitting by himself. Nerillian is no where to be seen, making you think he's still out on patrol right now. You also see Gavren eating with some of the other survivors, including the alchemist who made the explosive charge.

>Sit with your usual friends
>Sit with Ganelon
>Sit with Gavren and the survivors
>Other

>>39224030
Says you, I was aiming for exactly this occurence.

>>39224063
>>Sit with Gavren and the survivors
This might be the last time we get to see some of them.

>>39224063
>Sit with Ganelon
Time for angel teasing.

>>39224014
>>39224030
I'm sorry, I missed almost the entire thread so I didn't bother saging. The discussion was....productive?

>Sit with Gavren and the survivors
alchemist time. He did a pretty good job, blowing up a wall with improvised materials.

.....or did Alastor set up the wall to be easily destroyed and/or supply the place with explosives? Maybe we can ask that.

>>39224125
How do you sage again?

Its just 'sage' in the options field right?

>>39224063
>>Sit with Ganelon
>>Sit with Gavren and the survivors
invite him to join us

>>39224063
>Sit with Gavren and the survivors

>>39224063
>>Sit with Gavren and the survivors

Might be last time to share a meal together .

First time to share a good meal.

Hope mr wrath didnt decide to let us go and then go raising border villag3s to kill time.

>>39224014
The idea of poking fun at Galadriel kept the thread alive. Sieg would do it too, simply as minor pay back to the first meeting.

>>39224181
Unfortunately Galadriel's presence with Sieg is on the down low for not White Tower personnel.

Are you guys trying to Waifu the Lovecraftian-esque divine being? Because if so, great taste.

>>39224063
>Sit with Ganelon

>>39224270
More like giving her a few jabs here and there.

Hopefully Sieg rubs off on her and she starts giving snark back,

>>39224270
>Are you guys trying to Waifu the Lovecraftian-esque divine being?
No, just laying the groundwork for the opportunity to waifu her later on.
So yes.

>>39224270

Nah. More like trying to get a response from her.

Rather have a snarky sword then a self rightous one. Preaching can get old.

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>>39224063
You're not sure when they'll be leaving, so you decide to sit next to Gavren and the survivors. Upon seeing you approach, some of the survivors actually move over to give you more space to sit.

"Ah, well look who it is!" Gavren greets you warmly. "We were just talking about you, actually."

"Really? And what were you saying exactly?"

"Well, some of the others were actually thinking of enlisting here because of you." The alchemist informs you. "You made quite the impression on folks here, you know."

So you've noticed, you think to yourself as you grab a plate and load it with food from the platter.

>Talk to Gavren about (Specify)
>Talk to the alchemist about (Specify)
>Say nothing for now, eat first.
>Invite someone over.
>Other

Shit, I guess I should probably find a pic and think of a name for the alchemist at this point. Never expected to use him as often as I have been.

>>39224429
>>Talk to Gavren about (Specify)
"Are they sure? It's a big commitment?"

>Talk to the alchemist about (Specify)
"You know I never caught your name. Got any plans now that you are free?"

>>39224429
>Talk to the alchemist about (Specify)
about >>39224125. Compliment him or something.

>Ask the ones who want to enlist why they want to enlist.
They might be better suited at the other Watchtowers or the Righteous Blade.

>>39224493

Backing this.

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>>39224429
"Are they sure? It's a pretty big commitment. Why do they want to enlist?"

"They seem pretty sure to me. As for why, I suppose some of them are hoping they can prevent others from being snatched away like they were. Others, honestly, I think decided to join because of you."

"Me?"

"Oh don't act surprised, after that stunt with the Behemoth, I'm surprised they haven't started calling you a saint yet. Some of them weren't even sure you could kill a demon, now not only do they know that's not true, but they saw you tackle the biggest damn monster any of them's ever seen. I don't know what relic that captain of yours gave you, but it obviously packs a punch whatever it is."

"Well, I can understand their decision in the matter, but I personally don't plan on ever facing one of those nasty creatures again in my life." The alchemist comments. That reminds you, you've never actually asked for his name.

"I take it you're going your own way then, uh...?"

"Damien." The alchemist responds. "An yes, after we're let go, I plan on starting a new shop in whatever town they put me in."

"That reminds me, damn good job back their with the explosive charge. How'd you even get the parts to build an explosive that big in the farm?"

"You'd be surprised what a little imagination and few spells can accomplish if you know what you're doing. That, and a little desperation never hurt. But thank you, Siegfried, I'm glad my crafts were able to help us all escape that Aureus-forsaken farm."

>Say something else before lunch ends (Specify).
>Finish eating, make small talk, and move on.
>Other

>>39224890
>>Finish eating, make small talk, and move on.
Shake the hands of the people leaving and wish them luck.

>>39224493
>They might be better suited at the other Watchtowers or the Righteous Blade.
The Righteous Blade is a militant church order, so it probably wouldn't be as easy to join as the watchtowers, who need all the help they can get. As for the other watchtowers, most people just enlist with the one found in their home kingdom, unless for some reason they'd prefer a different one. Roland mentioned he came to the White Watchtower instead of the Red Watchtower because he felt the Red Watchtower wasn't as active as he'd like, and Ganelon came here instead of the Grey Watchtower because his church wanted to expand to Iseria.

>>39224890

>Say something else before lunch ends (Specify).
"Well, if your looking for a place, i didn't notice an alchemist here at the tower, you would get a good steady clientele list"

>>39224890
>>Say something else before lunch ends (Specify).
Ask if any of them plan on heading to our hometown moresland or whatever its called. Ask them to tell our family and friends we are doing well.

>>39224890
>Is it possible to make explosions of....water? HOLY water?
Actually, just some kind of jug-of-holding for holy water would be great.

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>>39224890
>Finish eating, make smalltalk, move on

I thought about trying to talk the more enthused people out of enlisting on impulse and in hope of crazy heroics, but I'm guessing that the escaped slaves are no stranger to violence after what they've been through at the farm and know that it's not as easy as it looks. Especially if you don't have a six winged friend carrying you.

>>39225030
Also seconding >>39225019

>>39225035
There's also you know, not having a family or home to return to.

>>39225019
That would be wonderful

unless there turn out to be demon sympathisers among them

>>39225019
>They tell Reinhardt about how Sieg took down the behemoth.

"Bullshit."

>>39224890
A thought occurs to you as you're eating and chatting with them. "Say, would any of you happen to be heading to Morsland after the Captain's finished making arrangements?"

"Actually, yes." Damien replies. "Why do you ask?"

"Well, that's actually my hometown. I haven't been there in a while, so I was hoping you could tell a few people there that I'm doing alright."

"I suppose I could do that. Anything you want me to tell them other than that you're alright?"

>"Tell my father at Schmidt's Armory that I'm putting his shield to good use."
>"Go to the guard post and ask for Reinhardt. Tell him about the behemoth, an don't be surprised if he says you're full of shit."
>"There's another alchemist in town named Arniel. Tell him I said thanks for patching me up a while ago."
>"Go to the guard post and tell them to pass a message to Captain Gregory. Tell him I might be gone longer than I originally thought."
>Other

>>39225303
>>"Tell my father at Schmidt's Armory that I'm putting his shield to good use."
>>"Go to the guard post and ask for Reinhardt. Tell him about the behemoth, an don't be surprised if he says you're full of shit."
>>"There's another alchemist in town named Arniel. Tell him I said thanks for patching me up a while ago."
>>"Go to the guard post and tell them to pass a message to Captain Gregory. Tell him I might be gone longer than I originally thought."

>>39225303
All of the above Sparks

>>39225303

>"Tell my father at Schmidt's Armory that I'm putting his shield to good use."
>"Go to the guard post and ask for Reinhardt. Tell him about the behemoth, an don't be surprised if he says you're full of shit."

>>39225303
>All of the above
>And when Reinhardt says you're full of shit, say that there was this one time we DID stick our head into literal shit.

God dammit, should have known.

Writing.

>>39225303
You have a lot you want to say, actually, so you just starting listing them off.

"Tell my father at Schmidt's Armory that I'm putting his shield to good use. After that, head to the guard's post and ask for Reinhardt and Captain Gregory. Tell Captain Gregory I might be gone longer than I originally thought, and tell Reinhardt about the behemoth. Don't be surprised though if Reinhardt thinks you're full of shit."

"Alright, and anything else?"

"Yeah, one other thing. There's another alchemist in town named Arniel. Tell him I said thanks for patching me up a while ago."

"Hold on, did you say Arniel?" Damien asks. "Would this Arniel happen to be short, with red hair and glasses?"

"You know him?"

"Know him? I used to be his apprentice once upon a time. Left to strike out on my own after I finished my apprenticeship with him. I had no idea he'd moved to Morsland, though I suppose I've been a tad out of touch, for obvious reasons."

Huh, small world. Around this time, you notice that people are starting to shuffle out of the dining hall.

"Alright, well thanks Damien, I'll stop by to visit if the Knight-Captain lets me leave to visit Morsland some time."

"It's no trouble, don't worry. If you ever do stop by, I'll be sure to have some tea ready."

With that said and done, you say goodbye to the survivors and leave, but not before shaking a few hands. You've recruited two people for your honor guard and looked into all the leads you had, so now you can either find something else to do or see if you can find more leads.

>Head to Knight-Captain Laurentius' office. speak with him about possible leads, and see what he thinks about Galmar and Logain joining the honor guard.
>Head to the library
>Find (Specify) and talk
>Meditate with Galadriel
>Go to your room and do some reading
>Explore the watchtower
>Other

>>39225748
>Head to Knight-Captain Laurentius' office. speak with him about possible leads, and see what he thinks about Galmar and Logain joining the honor guard.

>>39225748
>>Head to Knight-Captain Laurentius' office. speak with him about possible leads, and see what he thinks about Galmar and Logain joining the honor guard.

Nerillian, Ganelon, Erika, Roland, Justine and one more sound good?

>>39224890
>>39224890
>>Say something else before lunch ends (Specify).
Ask the alchemist to stay, he would be a great help in the tower, plus its the safest place for him.

>>39225748
>Find (Specify) and talk
Daniel and ask about enchanting

>>39225748
>Find (Specify) and talk
Ask Daniel if he knows someone who could enchant our shield.

>>39225748
>Head to Knight-Captain Laurentius' office. speak with him about possible leads, and see what he thinks about Galmar and Logain joining the honor guard.

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>>39225748
You decide to head to the knight-captain's office and speak with him about the honor guard. He might have some suggestions, and you might want to ask him about Galmar and Logain as well.

You find his office and knock on the door. "Come in." You hear him say, so you let yourself in. The knight-captain is currently signing a large stack of paperwork, which he continues to work on even after you've entered.

"Ah, Siegfried. Is there something you need?"

>Ask him about possible candidates for the honor guard
>Ask him for advice about whether or not to bring your friends onto the honor guard
>Ask him about Galmar and Logain. Is it possible they could join?
>Other

Sorry for the delay, stepped out for a sec to grab a drink.