>>45746104
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>>45746104
>A) You've done well, Vella

>>45746104
B

>>45746104
>>A) You've done well, Vella
>>B) There is much to be done

>>45746104
>>A) You've done well, Vella
>>B) There is much to be done

>>45746281
>>45746255
>>45746133

"I am pleased with your work, Vella, but there is still much work to be done." You say and walk past her, taking the main seat and gesturing for everyone to stand up and resume their normal activities. Vella happily takes the seat next to you and leans her should against you. Ralero takes up his position at your left hand and clears his throat as your procession begins to move your belongings into the rooms and your Guards take up their positions nearest to you.

"Your Majesty," the thin man says as he leans over, "As today is Newday, your men are ready to receive your orders. I have left the last orders you gave, but we must send word to your new hirelings. Additionally, with the imprisonment of Count Piotr we have discovered much that he has hidden. There are several new work crews ready to begin construction immediately. Additionally, your Architects have produced several new plans that we can begin work on presently." He offers you his ledger and a glance at work available.

[New Buildings have become available]
[5 BC Available]
Buildings:
>A) Build an Alesvian Manufacture [Allows the creation of Vastovan Crossbowmen] 3 BC
>B) Build a Chapel [Bonus to Relations with the Order of the Tower] 1 BC
>C) Build a Garden [Increase Follower Loyalty during Rest Weeks] 1 BC
>D) Build a Great Market [Strongly Increase Trade, Corruption, and Influence] 2 BC
>E) Build a Church of Thusk [Increase the Presence of Thusk in the Kingdom] 1 BC
>F) Build an Arena [Bonus to Relations with the Centaurs] 2 BC

[cont]

>>45746460
>D) Build a Great Market [Strongly Increase Trade, Corruption, and Influence] 2 BC
GET THAT CASH MONEY

>>45746460
>D) Build a Great Market [Strongly Increase Trade, Corruption, and Influence] 2 BC
>E) Build a Church of Thusk [Increase the Presence of Thusk in the Kingdom] 1 BC
>F) Build an Arena [Bonus to Relations with the Centaurs] 2 BC

>>45746460

Upgrades:
>A) Fletchery [Archery Add-On. +1 AV to all Archer and Special Archers trained here] 2 BC
>B) School of Riding [Stable Add-On: Allow non-Cavalry Units to always travel on horseback, increasing Army speed] 2 BC
>C) Arcane Combat Training Field [Mage Tower Add-On: Allows the hire of the Mage-Captain Agent which grants a Unit resistance to magic attack.] 3 BC
>D) Khazidite Quarters [Barracks Add-On: Allows the training and recruitment of improved Khazidite warriors]
>E) Maven Temple [Maven Quarters Add-On: Completes your deal with the Maven Matron and allows the hire of a Maven Mistress for 10 Resources/Week] 3 BC
>F) Patrol Post [City Watch Add-On: Strongly Reduces Corruption in the Capital Province. Exclusive with the Den of Wolves] 1 BC
>G) Den of Wolves [City Watch Add-On: Restores the Azdrovni, the secret police of Vastov, to root out traitors, heretics, and political enemies. Gains the Azdrovni Master Follower.] 3 BC

>>45746460
D
Also I suggest we put two people to crack down on corruption we are losing almost 40% of our shit to it.>>45746542
>f
>g

>>45746542
>>45746460
>>D) Build a Great Market [Strongly Increase Trade, Corruption, and Influence] 2 BC
>G) Den of Wolves [City Watch Add-On: Restores the Azdrovni, the secret police of Vastov, to root out traitors, heretics, and political enemies. Gains the Azdrovni Master Follower.] 3 BC

>>45746542
>D) Build a Great Market [Strongly Increase Trade, Corruption, and Influence] 2 BC
>E) Build a Church of Thusk [Increase the Presence of Thusk in the Kingdom] 1 BC
>F) Patrol Post [City Watch Add-On: Strongly Reduces Corruption in the Capital Province. Exclusive with the Den of Wolves] 1 BC
>G) Den of Wolves [City Watch Add-On: Restores the Azdrovni, the secret police of Vastov, to root out traitors, heretics, and political enemies. Gains the Azdrovni Master Follower.] 3 BC
I remember you saying we can go over a bit.

>>45746460
A

E

>>45746542
F

>>45746617
>>45746587
>>45746515

[Great Market, Church of Thusk, and Den of Wolves will be built]

"Ralero, I want the order put out for the Den to be rebuilt." His eyes widen a bit, remembering as you do the tales of the fear those men struck into the lawless very well from his readings, "As you wish sire." You nod and continue, "Additionally, it is time we take advantage of our natural position and become a trading center. I want a grand market to be constructed in Cernorian. Additionally, a Church to Thusk should be built." He nods and writes your orders down. "Of course, sire, it will be done." Vella nearly purrs like a cat as she leans over, "Oh, King Valorian, how dangerous! Those men are quite dangerous under an unsure hand." You smile thinly at her doting words and nod, "I can handle it," you assure her.

Your aide clears his throat, "Yes, well, many of your agents are waiting for orders.

[Please view the followers page and determine your Orders for Ralero, Vasily, Catherine, Elsabeth, Brenholf, Cecil, Laura, and Gabriel.]
[The page is here: http://www.komquest.net/followers.html ]

[Aditya is training, as ordered. Eleisha is currently unavailable as she is reconciling with her father's betrayal.]

>>45746735
[Or should I post their options here?[

>>45746959
POST THEM HERE PLEASE

>>45746959
Posting here works

>>45746959
please

>>45746735
Ralero
[10] Observe the Realm
Vasily
[15] Study: Blacksmithing
Catherine
[20] Reduce Corruption,
Elsabeth
[20] ?????: Interact with Follower to gain more Actions.
Brenholf
He can rest or something I guess
Cecil
[10] Study Siegecraft: With access to the Royal archives, Cecil is capable of gaining a greater understanding of siege warfare and can prepare to create a siege workshop.
Laura
[10] Study Alchemy
Gabriel
[20] Make a Name:
[10] Study Alchemy

[We're going to put Ralero on attendance duty again.]

Vasily Casparin [15 Energy/Week]:
Actions:
[15] Study
[15] Create, Minor: Vasily is told to create an object of note, but not one of great value. An example, a good-quality sword for a Captain you favor.
[30] Create, Major: Vasily is ordered to create an object of beauty and value. This is expensive and will drain Resources. An example, a beautiful dress for a maid.
[60] Create, Excellent: Vasily is put to work on an object of superior quality and value. This will drain many Resources, but is an object worthy of being given to heads of state. An example, a functioning clock made of glass and metal.

Catherine Russovi [10 Energy/Week]:
Actions:
[10] Create New Trade: Catherine will travel to another state and attempt to create a trade deal. Having a diplomat in place will make this more successful.
[20] Reduce Corruption, Bookkeeping: Catherine, while not a treasurer, can be used to attempt to lower taxes lost through corruption by way of more studious record keeping.
[20] Rest: Catherine takes a two week vacation, increasing her efficiency and perhaps her loyalty.
[30] Establish New Guild: Catherine will travel the kingdom and find craftsmen and women of ability to create a new Guild of your designation.

Sister Elsabeth [15 Energy/Week]:
Actions:
[10] Bodyguard Services: Elsabeth will protect you from any assassins or Agents who seek to harm you. She is a very capable combatant and is very aware of body language.
[5] Communique with the Mavens: Elsabeth will return home and send a message or retrieve information from the Matron. She will return 3 days after she leaves.
[5] Tutelage-Swordsmanship : Elsabeth will instruct you on the art of Swordsmanship. As a master of her craft, she can teach you quickly. She is Rank 4 in Swordsmanship.
[20] ?????: Interact with Follower to gain more Actions.

[cont]

>>45747132
Brenholf, Zestreid Exile [15 Energy/Week]:
Actions:
[60] Prepare for Tradition Training: Brenholf will write the instructions, prepare the equipment, and train lower officers to support his new training program.
[15] Teach the New Tradition [Heavy Infantry]: This may only be done once Brenholf has completed the previous Action. He may train a single Unit with this action.
[45] Create Tradition Training Facility:
[15] Lead an Army: Brenholf is a capable commander. Once set to lead an army, he can be returned to Follower status by removing all of his troops from his command.

Cecil Karnov [10 Energy/Week]
Actions:
[20] Draft Plans: Cecil will begin creating the plans to upgrade one of the Capitals of your Holdings.
[80] Upgrade Castle:
[10] Study Siegecraft: With access to the Royal archives, Cecil is capable of gaining a greater understanding of siege warfare and can prepare to create a siege workshop.
[20] Construct Siege Workshop:

Laura Greene, Alchemist [10 Energy/Week]
Actions:
[5] Brew Simple Potion: With access to her tools and a quiet environment Laura can create a Minor Mending, Minor Emboldening, or Lesser Antidote.
[10] Study Alchemy:.
[20] Brew Journeyman Potion: With access to her tools and a quiet environment, Laura can create a Silvertongue, Antidote, or Lesser Venom.

Gabriel le Feu, La Faressen Duelist [20 Energy/Week]
Actions:
[20] Bodyguard Services:
[20] Make a Name: At your behest, Gabriel will travel around Vastov and fight bandits, save maidens, and make a big show of himself. This earns a small bit of money, but mostly spreads a feeling of contentment as people's safety is reassured.
[10] Charm Lady Fair: Gabriel can attempt to ply his charms on a female Follower under your control which may or may not raise her efficiency.

Ralero-observe the realm
Vasily- study
Catherine- trade with La Faresse
Elsabeth- teach us swordsmanship
Brenholf- prepare for tradition training
Cecil- study siegecraft
Gabriel- make a name

>>45747132
>[15] Study

[20] Reduce Corruption, Bookkeeping: Catherine, while not a treasurer, can be used to attempt to lower taxes lost through corruption by way of more studious record keeping.
[10] Bodyguard Services: Elsabeth will protect you from any assassins or Agents who seek to harm you. She is a very capable combatant and is very aware of body language
[5] Tutelage-Swordsmanship : Elsabeth will instruct you on the art of Swordsmanship. As a master of her craft, she can teach you quickly. She is Rank 4 in Swordsmanship.
>>45747147
>[45] Create Tradition Training Facility:
[10] Study Siegecraft: With access to the Royal archives, Cecil is capable of gaining a greater understanding of siege warfare and can prepare to create a siege workshop.

[10] Study Alchemy:.
[20] Make a Name: At your behest, Gabriel will travel around Vastov and fight bandits, save maidens, and make a big show of himself. This earns a small bit of money, but mostly spreads a feeling of contentment as people's safety is reassured.

>>45747179
Corruption is almost at 40%

>>45747126
>>45747179

[Ralero will Observe, as ordered. Vasily will study smithing, Catherine will reduce corruption. Elsabeth will guard you. Brenholf will prepare to train the tradition. Cecil will Study. Laura will study. Gabriel will go and make a name for himself.]

>A) OK, go with that
>B) Change something [Write in]

>>45747276
>Elsabeth will guard you
Can she also teach us?

>>45747305
[Yes, she can find the time. I forgot to bump up her Energy and loyalty.]

>>45747276
A

>>45747401
>>45747305

"As you wish, sire. I will make my way to home, then. I bid you the best and will see you again on Fourthday." He bows to you and carries your orders with him, leaving you and Vella in relative isolation.

The demure woman catches your eye immediately and smiles at you, "King Valorian, have you forgotten about my original offer so soon? You needed only defeat those Raiders who plagued your lands and worship me, and I will give you greatness." She traces her finger up and down the side of your right hand, giving a soft smile.

"What do you say? I can make a very useful ally, and an even more useful Queen." Your eyes raise at the concept. She is beautiful, that is to be sure. However, you have your reservations about this mysterious woman.

>A) How dare you
>B) That's not quite appropriate
>C) Write in

>>45747458
B

>>45747458
>B) That's not quite appropriate

>>45747500
>>45747482

"The offer, as always, is very kind, Vella. However, that is not a very appropriate question to ask your liege lord, or to even hint towards." She laughs, not dissuaded unduly, leaning back in her chair and breaking away from contact with you. You breathe in and gather your thoughts, realizing that you've never actually seen proof of her magical abilities other than speaking to your mind, certainly nothing befitting of the title of a Goddess. You put that aside, however, as a doctor sprints into the room, exhausted from the run.

"Countess! Your Majesty!" The man says, bowing hastily as he hunches over and gasps, catching his breath before standing, "The Earthfolk, the prisoner in the dungeon, has awakened. He's barely able to move, but he can speak, he requests to speak to his savior!" You stand up and your Guards quickly take your side as you move with haste towards the doctor's chamber.

On the table is what looks like a pile of rocks, but you recognize as the Earthfolk you saved. Its mass slowly rises and falls with its breath as you walk around to look it in the eyes. Dark green eyes that brighten and darken with each breath meet your eyes as a deep and rumbling voice emerges from its stony lips.

"So....it is you that I must thank for my life. I know not your name, but from the metal worn on your head, I am to assume you are the King. You have my eternal thanks, human King." You nod your head politely and tell the creature that it was only proper. With the aid of a pair of mages the Earthfolk is heaved into a sitting position. It stands no higher than four feet in total height, but it is nearly four feet across in its broad stony shoulders.

"It is our tradition to repay such great acts of kindness with a blessing, mortal King. What can I give you?"

>A) Information
>B) A gift
>C) Service
>D) No gift needed

>>45747616
C

>>45747616
>>A) Information
"Tell me of yourself and your people. I know not the way of the Earthfolk."

>>45747616
>A) Information
>C) Service
See if we can fund a way to some info and a service.

>>45747722
>>45747703
>>45747691

"I would ask for both information and a service. It is rare to have an opportunity to speak to one such as you. What will it cost me to have such an additional boon?" The Earthfolk remains motionless, unblinking, before it speaks.

"You carry a spear with you. I can feel its heartbeat through the walls and floors of this castle, King. My single request is to hold it in my hands, It is an item of great interest to me. Do you accept?"

>A) Yes
>B) No, it's too precious

>>45747616
D) I would rather offer you an esteemed position in my court, an artisan such as yourself would be a great addition to my courts i am willing to offer land and pay, for you being in an advisory role.

>>45747831
>A) Yes
On the condition that hE returns it

>>45747831
A

>>45747949
>>45747895

"Very well, but you must return it." He nods, "I promise." One of your Royal Guards passes the cloth-wrapped spear to you, which you remove and press into the hands of the Earthfolk. He closes his eyes and breathes slowly, holding it for nearly a minute before returning it and nodding.

"Mortal King, this is a great and ancient creation. You are very fortunate to hold it." You nod and thank him. He then breathes slower as a mage repairs a patch of cracked stone where his golden blood began seeping out again, closing it as he slowly opens his eyes.

"As we accorded, I will tell you what you wish. Ask of me a single question. Then, I will create a gift for you, a great work of earth and stone."

>A) What happened to your people?
>B) What can I do to defeat the Order?
>C) What can I do to strengthen my Kingdom?
>D) Other [will attempt to combine with the other selections.]

>>45748058
A

Ask to see if he can strengthen our kingdom by teaching us his craft

Learn how to strengthen kingdon by have him teach us his crafts

>>45748058
LETS DO A

>>45748058
A

>>45748101
>>45748238

"What happened to your people?" He nods his head, "It is a very sad tale. Our kind was hunted to extinction long ago by the savage dagger-eared creatures called the Elves. They came into our jungle homes and conquered our temples and towns, hunted us for sport, and drove us here. The last of my people died five years ago, and I am all that is left."

You silently appreciate the fact that Thorn isn't here to be a part of this, as you nod and offer him your condolences. He nods and speaks again, "Now, as for your gift, I offer the following."

He raises his hand and three small figures of stone appear on the table he's resting on.

"I can turn your castle into a mighty bastion, nearly impregnable by any enemy attack, so strong are its walls and tall are its towers." He indicates the second structure. "I can restore the fallen Tower of Magic in your land back to its original glory instantly." Finally he points to the last structure, a massive beacon of stone. "Alternatively, I can create a unique structure that will grant your sorcerers access to the Whispers of Stone and teach them to become one with the element of my people."

>A) Improve the Royal Castle
>B) Repair the Tower
>C) Build the Vault of Stone

>>45748491
king can you tell us what are the benefits of B
and C

C

>>45748596
[The benefits of B would allow us to have access to the old magical knowledge stored there and move our Magic traditions forward. C will allow the mages we do train to be more powerful.]

>>45748491
B

>>45748491
>>C) Build the Vault of Stone
The tower and castle can slowly be done by us.

>>45748726
If we tell Cecil Karnov to fix the tower what would that be in energy cost for her?

>>45748935
Also in resources both mam and cost

>>45748491
B

>>45748904
>>45748607

"I want you to build the Vault of Stone. I cannot replicate that one, whereas I can fix the others. Please build it for me." He nods and stands on his feet, appearing much the healthier than he was when you first saw him today. "I will have it finished by the morning. And then, I will depart." You thank him for his offer and he exchanges it with you for both his life and the spear.

You return to the great hall where Vella flops into the chair next to the Throne and asks, "So, Valorian, what are you going to do about the Order? I have heard interesting things about them bearing down on your north. What's more to the point, I have heard that they have just finished a great Tournament ground where they intend to host a challenge for the mightiest warrior in these lands. The winner, of course, receives great honor, wealth, and most importantly, the blessing of the Masters. A wish from them." Your ears perk up at her mention of the tournament, not for yourself, but then again, perhaps, but the prizes do sound interesting.

"When will this be held?" She rubs her chin idly and bats her eyes, "I'll tell you if my make me the Countess." Your face falls into a frown at the mention of becoming officially a Countess, but you return to a neutral expression quickly. She has worked hard to better this place, from a quick glance, but you can't be certain of her loyalties.

>A) Agree, give her the title.
>B) Refuse, hold out for more
>C) Demand the knowledge
>D) Other

>>45749008
>>45748935
[A week and 10 Resources.]

>>45748491
C

>>45749116
B

>>45749116
>>B) Refuse, hold out for more

>>45749116
B

>>45749140
>>45749151

"I don't think it'll be that easy, Vella. I can find the information out myself. You'll have to prove your worth to me." She pouts and stands up, walking close to you and pressing herself against you, "Maybe....I can show you my worth?" She blinks, locking eyes with you as she flutters her lashes.

You step back and when she attempts to draw close one of your Royal Guard steps forward and interposes himself between the two of you, just a bit. She laughs, "Fine, fine, if you aren't interested in a woman like me, perhaps I can be more useful in a practical sense."

She steps to the nearby window and points at the distant coast. "Now that the Centaurs have sworn their allegiance to you, I assume you'll want to run trade and supplies between here and Khazidor via the Centaur Lands?" You nod, and she continues, "Well, a dock would be useful, but more than that, so would ships, I'm sure. Such craft takes months to prepare and boats are extremely costly. If I give you a trading navy, and some war ships to protect it, as well as complete the Locative Portal in Alesvi, and the promise that you'll consider my...." she pauses and brushes her dress smooth and taut against her legs and hips before smiling at you, "other assets in the future."

>A) Agree
>B) Keep making her work for it
>C) Flat denial

>>45749278
C

>>45749278
A

>>45749278
C fuck no

>>45749278
>>B) Keep making her work for it

>>45749566
>>45749398

"No, thank you, Vella. I will make this work on my own." She laughs sardonically and heads out of the room, leaving you with your guards. You are given a moment of peace and eventually gather news of what is happening in Hoogstrad.

Ever since you took the place back over, and Vella started giving orders, the city has exploded into activity. Houses were given to people, jobs were reassigned, and the farms started immediately to regenerate the burned land. Under her touch, in a mere three days, miles of farmland have turned from ashen fields to tilled and ready to be planted. You are certain that magic had a hand in this.

The local steward shows you all of the actions that she has ordered and while the vast majority of them check out, a few of them are suspicious. One of the demands for her chamber was to install a frankly massive balcony and face the sea. The second strange one was the emphasis on the digging in the Maw.

The final action that draws suspicion, however, is the largest. Vella has been frankly madly tearing apart any missives and letters left over from the Raider's time. She has ordered all paper in the county with in upon it to be burned and all written orders from before you defeated the Raiders to be destroyed. The steward tells you that she wanted him to not record it, but he felt his loyalty lied with you, and not with his Count. You thank him for his actions and continue reading.

Your reading takes you well into the night, she has been extremely busy, and sleeps very rarely. She's a strange woman, that is for sure. You ask the steward about her habits, but he tells you that when she's not giving out orders she's up in her chambers. It would be interesting to investigate further, however, the trial of Count Piotr should be convening within the next few days, perhaps returning home to prepare would be worth it?

>A) Return to Cernorian
>B) Investigate Vella's activities.

>>45749756
B

>>45749756
>B) Investigate Vella's activities.
Let's get this over with now.

>>45749929
>>45749888

You call for your Guards, sending some to investigate the castle for anything odd and some to the castle, the rest fall in around you as you make your way up the stairs and stand outside of Vella's chambers. You call out, "Vella, I am entering." With that you throw the door open and take in the room. She is sitting at a small desk and reading. The massive window, as described, looms out, giving the distant view of the sea to the inhabitants of the room. She smiles up at you, "Oh, sire, how very forward of you to enter a lady's chambers without permission. What if I had been changing?" You choose to ignore her baiting and instead ask her directly, "Why have you been burning the papers from before I took this place? What are you hiding?"

She smiles and laughs, standing up and closing the book, "Oh King Valorian, you misunderstand me!" She laughs, charmingly, and you can feel the tension of your Guards growing as you hold the handle of your spear more firmly. "Those pages were plastered with vile horrible deeds of the Raiders leadership, and they were a painful reminder of the occupation here for the people. Of course, I copied them down into a book somewhere so that the records still existed." She indicates towards a large leatherbound tome on her dresser. "I don't want to deny you of any information, of course. I'm your ally."

The young woman walks to the balcony and throws open the windows dramatically and urges you to come out with her. You hesitantly agree, keeping your distance from her slightly, which causes her to laugh more. "What do I have to do to show you that I am a friend and an ally?"

>A) Write in

>>45750063
By not showing me this facade you have been doing since we first met us a start.
Also being more honest would work as well.

>>45750471
[I appreciate the effort mate, but I think the Quest's dead. Can't res it after it so long.]

>>45750507
Its all good really, but maybe have less write in choices since the players are me and like two other Guys.

>>45750520
Yeah, that's fair. Ah well, we gave it our best shot. Maybe better luck next quest.

>>45750529
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO

>>45750529
If you are ending the quest will you spoiler us?

>>45750537
Gladly

>>45750535
Sorry mate. My sudden departure crashed this one.

>>45750529
PLEASE CONTUNE

A shame to see it die. I'll be there next quest

>>45750556
Same

>>45750551
>>45750535
Well, alright, lemme do some better groundwork before the next one. I'll give it one last go this weekend.

>>45750579
THANK YOU

>>45750579
I'm game as well.

>>45750579
im game

>>45750617
>>45750603
>>45750595
Thanks for hanging around. I'll figure out something to get us out of slogging things (like assigning follower orders) and cut back on write ins. Check the twitter for exact date and time.

I'm out for the night, later y'all.

>>45750654
see you weekend

i just get here and you call an end, Bullshit, it really does not help that guide and laze are running today.
>>45750579

>>45750654
I do hope you keep 'er going. It is going to be a little slow getting back into things. Do you have a twitter or something?

>>45753627
Twitter is here. Glad I popped in once before going to sleep.

https://twitter.com/KingValorian

>>45753709
I just got caught up 2 days ago, missed this thread. If its not to much trouble to ask, can you give like a days warning in advance?