>>920796
>The Naked Mage (An exotic gay bar)

>>920796
> The Vile Crook (A hotspot for illegal activities)

>>920796
>> The Dark Corner (Popular with brooding loners who have mysterious pasts.)
Seduce the hottest, broodiest guy around.

>>920796
>> The Priest's Chalice (Doesn't actually serve alcohol, hear the coffee's good)

>>920796
>The Priest's Chalice (Doesn't actually serve alcohol, hear the coffee's good)

>>920835
>>920837
>>920842
>>920846
wow we got one vote for everything but the normal tavern.
also... does the guitar being magic mean it can't be broken? if so can we use it as a makeshift club?

>>920796
>The Classic Mug
Just to make a 5 way tie

>>920796
>The Priest's Chalice
We may find a charitable soul willing to give tutelage for nothing more than honesty. Maybe.

>>920796

> The Classic Mug (Your average run of mill tavern)

>>920853
You think the Guitar might be harder to break than usual, you've already dropped it quite a few times by accident. Problem is, you don't actually want to test it too much, because if you break it, your days as a "bard" are over.

>>920854
Found the chaotic neutral

>>920837
ah fuck it i'll change to:
> The Priest's Chalice (Doesn't actually serve alcohol, hear the coffee's good)
just to move things along.

I mean a lot of musicians start out playing coffee shops so I guess it works.

>>920882
Alright, I was gonna call it at 3 votes anyways.

Now I'm gonna need a few rolls of 1d100 to determine the patrons of this fine establishment!

Rolled 86 (1d100)

>>920894

Rolled 16 (1d100)

>>920894

Rolled 86 (1d100)

>>920894

>>920897
>>920903
vaguely spooky, we run into twins of some sort?

Rolled 43 (1d100)

>>920894

Rolled 30 (1d100)

>>920894
Nat 1!

Ooh~ this looks like it could be an interesting quest.

File: 1459673237930.gif (140 KB, 379x440)

140 KB GIF

>>920957

Despite the lack of alchohol, this tavern seems to be a fairly happening place! You try to keep an eye out for people who look like real adventurers and you spot.

>>920897
Some kind of bird creature wearing a large mask.

>>920903
Uh... talking to their identical twin?

>>920899
A cocky looking girl, with hands that glow with healing with a healing aura.

>>920913
An intimidating cleric of an esoteric religion.

>>920929
A happy looking shaman woman

All of them seem to be doing their own thing, some carefully studying, others telling stories. Who should you approach first?

>>921047
>An intimidating cleric of an esoteric religion.

>>921047
>An intimidating cleric of an esoteric religion.

>>921047
>Intimidating Cleric of an esoteric religion
Only if we get to call him the Esocleric

>>921047
>An intimidating cleric of an esoteric religion.

File: 1456099288115.jpg (46 KB, 480x345)

46 KB JPG

>>921047
I think bird people are a nice bet. Birds like to sing right? maybe they can sing along to the guitar.

>>921063
>>921070
>>921072
>>921076

Well fuck.

File: Esoteric.jpg (33 KB, 564x803)

33 KB JPG

>>921063
>>921070
>>921072
>>921076
The man(?) turns his head(?) to face you as you approach, looking up from his palms.

"Human Female, you approach the speaker of the cube, Al'Dox'ra'nius'glf. Are you approaching with intent to submit yourself to the cube, or perhaps for a simple conversation?

> I'm here to converse (Write what you want to say)
> I'm here to submit to the cube
> Other (write in)

>>921130
>I'm here to converse (Want to travel with me?)

>>921130
> I'm here to converse (So, what's your story? What brings you out to this part of the Empire?)

>>921130
>I'm here to converse

"Depends what I'm submitting myself to. What's the deal with this cube?"

File: Murderkube.jpg (3.54 MB, 4928x3264)

3.54 MB JPG

The Kube only asks for your obedience.

File: Our_Lord.jpg (49 KB, 350x323)

49 KB JPG

>>921164
>What's the deal with this cube?
It is the Murder Cube!

>>921130
> I'm looking for a healslut to take on my upcoming adventures

>>921184
>healslut
>>>/v/

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>921144
>>921164
>>921160

So, what's your story? What brings you out to this part of the Empire?

"I am Al'Dox'ra'nius'glf, speaker of the cube. Who I was before I submitted myself to the cube is irrelevant. I interpret the will of the cube. The cube is not truly a cube at all, for it's corners are rounded. So says the cube. As for what I am doing here. I am here because the cube demands it, and have been for several days, looking for someone to share in a holy crusade. The time, those involved and the whereabouts of this crusade still elude me however. It might even involve you."

Would this mean I'd need to submit to the cube? If so I need to know what I'm submitting myself to. What's the deal with this cube?

"Submission to the cube is not required, nor entirely possible for the average person. It is however very liberating. I allowed myself to be absolved of all my old sins, possessions, emotions names and even my own head. The removal process was painful, but definitely worth it."

Oh... so uh... about that crusade thing, I was wondering if you wanted to travel with me on an adventure.

"I'm afraid young one that the choice is not mine. The answer will be written into the very fabric of time and space themse...

He trails off before beginning a very long and loud humming. You're feeling kind of uncomfortable and thinking about walking away when he suddenly stands up and declares...

>>921239
THE CUBE HAS SPOKEN
I will accompany you to the bitter end my companion,whether you like it or not, and in exchange, you can call me Al.

Oh! That's great I think! I'm Lara Abbott, a bard.

"I should for-warn you that despite my religious inclination, I lack the ability to mend wounds. I am proficient in weaving the very essence of death in order to harm my enemies however."

Wait a minute, are you evil?

"There is no good or evil. Only heavenly bodies in the form of abstract shapes that implant the ideas of good and evil into our societies in order to sew chaos."

> Head out for adventure
> Talk to other Patrons
> Hit another Bar
> Other

>>921292
> Talk to other Patrons

>>921292
>> Talk to other Patrons

>>921292
>Talk to other Patrons

>>921299
>>921303
>>921322
Who will you approach?

> The happy go lucky shaman
> The arrogant oracle
> The Twin Birds

>>921292
> Head out for adventure

Its adventure time

>>921334
>> The Twin Birds

>>921334
>The happy go lucky shaman

File: spider poster.jpg (167 KB, 704x672)

167 KB JPG

>>921334
IT IS BIRD TIME

>>921334
>The arrogant oracle
Need dat healin 4 fightin

>>921334
>Metal Gear Solid: Twin Birds

>>921334
> The Twin Birds

File: Solid Strix and Liquid Strix.jpg (30 KB, 564x564)

30 KB JPG

>>921366
>>921347
>>921340

You and your new found companion, Al, get up and look around the tavern for someone else to join your party.

The two of you decide on the pair of masked bird creatures that seem to be bickering. As you approach they jump in fear, both reaching for their crossbows, but neither thinking to actually load the things.

"Stand back humans, we have diplomatic immunity! We are on very important mission to see the human king of humans."

You want to respond but you can't actually tell which of them said that, considering that they are both wearing masks.

"Do you know the human king of humans, human?"

> No, sorry
> No, but... (write in)
> Yes* (roll 1d20 to lie)
> Other

Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>921431
>> Yes* (roll 1d20 to lie)

>>921431
> No, sorry

Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>921431
> Yes* (roll 1d20 to lie)

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>921431
>Yes*
I can bring you to him if you help me out with some things first.

File: yehat.jpg (14 KB, 259x194)

14 KB JPG

>>921334
> The Twin Birds

>>921456
>>921431
oh, the refresh derped out on me, it seems

>>921431
> No, but...
If you tell me about your mission maybe I can help you finding him. I am a human after all

>>921472
i'll back this.

>>921438
>>921472
Switching to this.

>>921472
i could switch to this as well, thats not a bad idea

>>921434
>>921440
>>921446

It just so happens that I do in fact know the human king of humans.

"What luck!"
"I told you that noble humans prefer 'the coffee' to 'the booze'!"
"I am Solid Strix"
"And I am Liquid Strix"

Okay I'm gonna need you guys to point at yourselves so I can actually tell who's who.

"Pointing a crossbow at oneself would be very dangerous human."
"I agree."

You can just put the crossbow down.

"And leave ourselves defenseless in this den of human filth?"
"No offense"
"Oh yes, no offense."

Well, since you introduced yourself, I should do the same. I am Lara Abbott, friend of the king, and I could even take you to him. First however, I'd need your help on an adventure."

"What adventure?"
"And what exactly are your skillsets?"
"Oh, good question brother."

My friend here, Al, is a cleric of the cube, and I am a bard. As for the adventure.

The birds begin to laugh hysterically. Every time they start to calm down one of them repeats the word "bard" and they begin to laugh again. Even Al lets out a snort. Putting a hand under their masks to wipe away tears presumably, the Strix brothers regain composure.

"We are both fighters, but we are not very tanky."
"Low pain tolerance"
"And what of the adventure?"

> It's a secret!
> It's a crusade!
> It's... (write in)

>>921526
I messed that up... Hope it's still readable

>>921526
>It's a secret!

>>921526
> It's a secret!

>>921526
>It's a secret!

>>921554
>>921584
>>921586

It's a secret!

"How fascinating!" Al exclaims.

"I agree with the the rectangle headed human."
"Hmm. I fear the human may be deceiving us."
"It is true, we have no real evidence to your story... but we also have very few options."
"hmmmmmm"

"We will accompany you... for now. But be warned, should you cross us, we will skewer you. Do you understand human?" The brothers say in unison.

You nod nervously.

> Head onwards for adventure!
> Gather more party members here
> Visit another bar
> Other

>>921629
> Gather more party members here

>>921629
> Go to the Arrogant Oracle

>>921629
Also, gather all the party members!

>>921629
>Gather more party members here
gotta gather them all!

>>921629
>Gather more party members here

File: Arrogant Oracle.jpg (28 KB, 472x750)

28 KB JPG

>>921645
>>921646
>>921668
>>921688
Might as well start with the one that was specified if were gonna hit them all anyways.

The Strix brothers look eager to go, but you tell them that you aren't quite ready to go just yet.

You decide to head over to the cocky looking girl. You aren't very familiar with magic, but you are familiar with injuries, and what she's got in her hands looks a lot like what local preachers would do to mend some of your injuries.

You approach her as she finishes telling a story about how she once killed a wild boar with nothing but her hands on a dare. As her company seems to leave, you try to talk to her.

Hello, I'm Lara Abbott, I'm looking for someone to share in an adventure.

She stares you down a bit, then your group.

"Yeah no. The only one of you who looks like they could last even a day fighting monsters is the block headed guy, who I frankly find very off putting. You couldn't pay me enough to work for your little band."

"Actually we aren't being paid at all." Al interjects.

Please, we could really use a healer!

"Listen kiddo, all parties need a healer, I can have my pick of any group I want, you on the other hand, have very little choice in the matter, so unless you prove to me you'd be a worthy investment, you guys are out of luck."

> Attempt to persuade (write in specifics)
> Have another party member try to persuade (specify)
> Move on to the shaman
> Other

>>921799
> Attempt to persuade (write in specifics)
Ya, someone said you wouldn't be able to handle a party like us, looks like they were right. You just aren't tough enough.

>>921799
Well, since i'm a bard, you would earn immortality through song, as would the rest of the party.

(you don't join, and i go Chaucer on your ass and everybody will remember you are just a shit)

>>921799
> Attempt to persuade (write in specifics)

Uhhhhhhh.... What other groups?

>>921799
>> Move on to the shaman

>>921799
>Attempt to persuade (write in specifics)
"Umm, I don't see any other party here. Then again, you're right. You probably would be too weak to handle us."

>>921823
>>921831
>>921836
>>921856

Ya, someone said you wouldn't be able to handle a party like us, looks like they were right. You just aren't tough enough to handle our party.

"Now hold on there you little punk. What are you getting at? I'm not too scared to join your group, I'm just waiting around for a better one to come along."

A likely story, and where IS this other group?

You point through the now mostly empty tavern.

And to think, I thought I was going to write songs about the talented and brave... uh...

"Keya, Keya Fox-Chaser."

Alas, it seems I'll need to reword my song, to be about Keya the coward..."

"Oh god... alliteration... it'll be a hit" The oracle seems panicked.

"You can't write that song."

Watch me.

"No, you can't write it, because it's not true. Keya Fox-Chaser NEVER backs down from a challenge, and isn't afraid of anything! Point me towards your enemies bard, so that I may... well, ideally I'd actually be more in the back, tending to wounds, but that just makes me compassionate, not cowardly."

"I expect to have a share of the treasure as well, exposure is nice and all, but it doesn't pay the bills. You understand?"

Well I can't exactly go about stringing you all along for free, there's probably like a law against that or something.

>To the shaman! (gotta catch em all)
> Other (Pretty sure were already decided on the shaman though.)

>>921922
>To the shaman! (gotta catch em all)
> Other (Pretty sure were already decided on the shaman though.)

>>921922
shaman

>>921922
>To the shaman! (gotta catch em all)

File: Happy Shaman.jpg (58 KB, 564x798)

58 KB JPG

>>921929
>>921935
>>921957

As Keya introduces herself to the rest of the party, you set your sights on the shaman... Actually she seems to be heading towards you.

"Hi there, I couldn't help but notice you were having a little gathering over here, I was feeling kinda curious, what's going on?"

"It's a crusade!" Declares Al

"It's a secret!" screech the two brothers

"It's a chance to show the world how truly blessed it is to have me in it." adds Keya.

It's sort of complicated.

"Sounds exciting! I can help with healing!"

"Sorry we already got a healer, plus we already got a cleric, so you can hit the road, stranger." Keya cuts her off.

Hey, I make the calls around here.

"Why?" the whole party asks in unison.

File: download.png (7 KB, 225x225)

7 KB PNG

A SCHISM WITHIN THE PARTY APPEARS.

How will you retain leadership?
> Specify method and roll 1d20

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>922009
It's guitar time!

File: 1469748273007s.jpg (4 KB, 117x124)

4 KB JPG

>>922019
:I

>>921985
Cede leadership, your gonna get someone killed.

>>922019
>>922032
I should specify I was gonna take the best of the first 3 rolls. So like, there's still a chance for success.

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>922009
>"If it wasn't for me then we wouldn't be a party. Besides, do you really want the responsibilities of a leader?"

File: 1456636493543.png (300 KB, 520x800)

300 KB PNG

>>922019
>>922067
>>922065

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>922065
Bardic shit

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>922009
>"Why are you guys arguing? All our goals align, none opposes the other. Stop acting like spoiled children."

>>922091
This thread is cursed. Straight up.

File: 1480697228144.jpg (180 KB, 502x471)

180 KB JPG

>>922067
>>922090
>>922019

Rolled 17 (1d20)

Thats hilarious

Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>922009
Doubt I'll save it but might as well.

File: gather your party and ven(...).jpg (227 KB, 1000x600)

227 KB JPG

You face the glaring party, who await a valid expression of leadership. You're prepared for this moment.

You try to grab your guitar off your back, but you can't quite reach it. You keep trying to grab it, getting frustrated. You're nervous. You're sweating. The stares from your party just make things worse. They're not even laughing at you, they look almost more concerned... like they pity you. You just can't reach this fucking guitar. You reach so far behind your back, you think you pull something in your arm. In you pain you fall over, spilling your food rations out of your pockets. You start crying while trying to fit them back in. You try to tell them that you're the only reason they are in a party to begin with, but it comes out rather entitled sounding, and hardly makes up for... what ever display you just put on...

The shaman's smile has long faded, and she awkwardly leaves the building. The rest of your party helps you to your feet. One of the twins offers your a handkerchief to wipe your tears with. Al pats you on the head.

"All in favor of me as the new leader" asks Keya.

Everyone raises their hands.

"Alright, as the new leader, I ask Lara to direct us to our goal."

> To the woods! Monsters (probably) live there!
> To a bigger town! Bound to be people giving out tasks to strangers.
> Follow Al! Who knows what could happen
> Other

>>922219
>> To the woods! Monsters (probably) live there!

File: I'm not even mad.jpg (14 KB, 651x183)

14 KB JPG

>>922219

>>922219
>Other
Hold on, let me just get out my dice kit. Fate decides our...er...fate.

>>922273
I'm intrigued, are you telling me, the QM this, or is Lara telling her Party that the dice will decide?

>>922219
> To a bigger town! Bound to be people giving out tasks to strangers.
Road trip!

>>922278
Telling Lara. To which we will roll a die of your choosing with each value an preassigned corresponding location (to which you will assign).

>>922302
My English flubbed here; forgive me.

>>922219
>To the woods! Monsters (probably) live there!

>>922302
I like the idea of Lara rolling a dice. Gonna change my vote.

>>922348
Thirding dice of destiny.

File: The dice of destiny.jpg (8 KB, 300x168)

8 KB JPG

Rolled 4 (1d4)

>>922302
>>922348
>>922359

Hold on let me just get my dice.

You pull out a few wooden dice with numbers written on them. Al seems to have a fondness for the 6 sided one.

Everyone else stares in confusion as you take one with a pyramid shape. You point to each side.

on a 1, we venture to the woods
on a 2, we head to a bigger town
on a 3, Al leads the way
on a 4, we hang out here, see if we can get another party member.

"What kind of magic is this?" Keya asks.

"Runic fortune telling" one of he Strix says with confidence
"To think she was a seer, but chose to introduce herself as a bard." whispers the other.
"Most humble." they nod in unison.

>>922381
THE CUBE HAS SPOKEN, WE FOLLOW THE WORDS OF THE PYRAMID AND GATHER ANOTHER BATTLE BROTHER

Al's voice shakes the whole building.

"Where are we going to find another party member? You guys already picked this place clean of any valuable members." Keya says while giving a look of distaste to the remaining patrons, some of whom are offended.

> Hit another tavern
> Wait for someone else to come here
> Another way to gather a new member (specify)
> Ignore the dice and do something else

>>922396
>> Hit another tavern

>>922396
>Hit another tavern

>>922408
>>922411
Taverns left to hit:

> The Classic Mug (Your average run of mill tavern)
> The Dark Corner (Popular with brooding loners who have mysterious pasts.)
> The Vile Crook (A hotspot for illegal activities)
> The Naked Mage (An exotic gay bar)

also, preemptive roll of 1d20 for local characters you will be encountering. (1d100 was a little excessive.)

>>922419
>> The Dark Corner (Popular with brooding loners who have mysterious pasts.)

>>922396
>Another way to gather a new member(use your current party to ask around the entire bar for any grunts who are willing to help you)

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>922419
>> The Dark Corner (Popular with brooding loners who have mysterious pasts.)

>>922419
>The Naked Mage (An exotic gay bar)

File: 1456190074400.jpg (55 KB, 459x488)

55 KB JPG

>>922419
okFINE

> The Dark Corner (Popular with brooding loners who have mysterious pasts. )

>>922419
We actually need a rogue-type. Who else is going to spot and disarm traps, steal, and pick our locks for us?
>The Vile Corner

Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>922419
>Dark corner

Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>922419
> Naked Mage

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>922439

Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>922463
Supporting.

Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>922419
> The Naked Mage (An exotic gay bar)

File: Confusionis cast.gif (1.86 MB, 500x500)

1.86 MB GIF

>>922442
>>922431
>>922423
>>922475


I swear the tavern had to be some kind of 8th dimensional shape, because EVERYONE was in their own fucking corner away from everyone else. You try to gather a good view

In various corners you spot:
>>922475
A brooding mage.

>>922431
A mean looking woman who could literally not fit any more blades, piercings or tattoos on her body if she tried.

>>922494
A mysterious beggar with a knife.

>>922477
A brooding mag- wait a minute... but he was just back there >>922475

oh god, there he is over there >>922507 as well!?

HE'S EVERYWHERE!?
His laugh echoes through your mind.

>Roll for willsave! 1d20!

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>922547
Are we being attacked just for rolling 4 a lot?

>>922547
After we spit on illusionist's face and make him swallow his own balls, we go court the mean-looking woman.

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>922547
Huh, I like how you incorporate the repeated rolls in to the results. You also missed one it looks like
>>922508

File: Crit Fail Companion.jpg (146 KB, 728x1000)

146 KB JPG

>>922566
Hey, when a CE illusionist appears 3 times in the same building, that's not coincidence, that's him getting ready to attack

>>922508
Despite the illusions and high likelihood of danger, you can't help but notice a very strangely dressed man... his armor resembles a giant banana.

>>922611
Holy shit...

>>922611
>inb4 bananabro is secretly a minor diety

>>922611
Ok this man takes priority.

File: No Micheal, it was one of(...).jpg (31 KB, 317x629)

31 KB JPG

>>922566
>>922591 CRIT

The illusions are spreading, your companions begin to shake, not a single one manages to remain standing, falling to their knees. Keya is staring blankly, drooling a little. Behind you, the illusionist appears in a cloud of smoke.

"Nothing personal, kid." he laughs.

You grab your guitar from your back and dramatically swipe the chords with all your might. The illusions shatter like glass and your companions quickly get to their feet, trying to figure out what just happened.

"MY ILLUSIONS? WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY ILLUSIONS?!" he yells at you, grabbing you by your collar.

A bolt pierces his hand, and he screams in agony as both the Strix brothers reload their crossbows, one having hit the man, the other having missed.

Your party members all crack their knuckles, surrounding the illusionist.

"Lara, we can handle this guy, you go find us another battle brother or whatever." Keya calls to you.

But who will you go for?
> The Edgelord
> The Beggar
> The Banana
> None, join in the mage beat down.

>>922673
>The Beggar

>>922673
>The Banana

>>922673
> The Banana
We need some potassium in our life.

File: h0OLBft.jpg (31 KB, 600x462)

31 KB JPG

>>922673
>The Banana
GREETINGS BATTLE BROTHER

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>922547
The tattoo woman would be choice.

File: el dorado guitar solo.gif (346 KB, 294x266)

346 KB GIF

>>922673
Was this perhaps our reaction?
Also
>The Banana

>>922566
>>922591
>>922714
Hot damn, Dice Gods, what's with these rolls?

>>922673
TATTOO WOMAN. WE NEED A HEAVY FIGHTER.
We have a...
>necromancer
>healer
>rangers (2)

Do you see any heavy here!? Also, she's sounds hot.

>>922714
The dice gods have spoken. Submit, plebs.

>>922734
That Nat 1 Banana bro tho.
>>922508

File: Apparently there are more(...).jpg (256 KB, 840x582)

256 KB JPG

>>922682
>>922686
>>922689
You approach the strangely dressed figure.

GREETINGS BATTLE BROTHER

He just turns his head to look at you, before returning his attention back to his drink. He doesn't really drink it, but he holds it up to where his mouth should be, and just sort of holds it there.

I'm... uh. Lara Abbott.

"K." he responds, coldly.

He's a riddle wrapped inside of an enigma. This is going to be a tough one to recruit.

Would you be willing to join me on my quest?

"K."

Oh... Uh, what shall I call you sir knight?"

He shrugs as he pours his drink through the eyeholes of his armor.

I will call you Bananaman

"K."

> Gather MORE people (Tattoo woman from the sounds of it)
> Gather your party and venture forth.
> Other.

>>922747
TATTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo

>>922747
>> Gather your party and venture forth.
Banana is on frontline duty

>>922747
>Other
So... Do you really like bananas or something?

File: jb.png (159 KB, 435x419)

159 KB PNG

>>922723
>Was this perhaps our reaction?
That sums it up pretty nicely.

>>922566
>>922591
>>922714
Holy crap. I thought I was going a little overboard, but you were destined to ruin that illusionist's day

>>922760
>>922765
He has enough money to have a full suit of armor IN THE FORM OF A BANANA.

File: nppbNtf.gif (137 KB, 250x250)

137 KB GIF

>>922747
Get the tattoo lady too!
Also, that "k" is for potassium isn't it?

>>922786
Holy shit, that's brilliant!

File: Auhw Ehdje.jpg (125 KB, 606x1000)

125 KB JPG

>>922714
>>922756
>>922786

As Bananaman goes to join the rest of your party, you make your way to the woman sitting in the darkest corner of the room.

She scoffs at you before you even say anything.

I'm Lara Abbott, I'm putting together a group of adventurers.

"I work better alone. Companionship is a luxury people like me can't afford." she says, staring off into the distance, as if remembering a time long lost.

So are you like, a fighter.... or

"I'm a killer, kid. Everyone around me winds up dead sooner or later."

I mean, we have a healer, so you don't really have to worry about us getting hurt, though it's very kind of you to worry.

"It's better this way kid. Trust me."

No, I'm like, 90% sure we'd be safer with someone who actually knew how to fight was actually with us, rather than, not with us.

"Ok, fine, whatever, but if I'm going to be part of this little crew, I retain the right to disobey any and all orders, at any given time. My name is Auhw, by the way."

> Deal
> No Deal
> Compromise
> Other

>>922817
>Deal
>Want a hug?

>>922817
>Other
>Deal!
We aren't the party leader after all, so technically we wouldn't be ordering her to do anything, just asking.

>>922817
Yeah, this guy's idea>>922835

BardQM, how do you come up with this stuff? It's brilliant. Do you... like... make it up on the spot, or do you have a script you're modifying? and how does a script not get useless after two choices?

File: LOOT.png (506 KB, 566x525)

506 KB PNG

>>922833
>>922835
>>922848

DEAL!

You go to shake Auhw's hand, but struggle to find something that wouldn't hurt like hell to hold.

How about a hug instead?

She gives you a look of disdain. Probably for the best, hugs would probably hurt more than the handshake would have.

You bring Auhw to the rest of the party, laughing at the fact Auhw's deal means nothing to you, as you aren't even in charge.

The party is currently gathered around the now unconscious illusionist. They seem to be dividing up loot.

Keya brings you towards a small pile of items on the floor. "Since you saved us from the Illusionist, we -"

"I" Al corrects

"Al thought you should get first of the loot." Keya finishes.

Gonna need about 5 Rolls of a 1d20 for magic item generation

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>922872

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>922872
MAGIC!!!

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>922872
LOOOOOOT

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>922872
Rolling for a magic item that allows us to hug Auhw without hurting our self.

File: EXACTLY WHY.gif (789 KB, 444x272)

789 KB GIF

>>922884

>>922868
Damn, thanks man.

It's pretty much all improvised. I've got a big list of potential characters that I am drawing from, but the list itself is either two words, like "Arrogant Oracle" and "Paranoid Harpy" or just an image, like Bananaman and Auwh were.

I also have a few things drawn from old dnd campaigns, but so far the that's just "The Naked Mage"

I'm glad people are enjoying it.

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>922872
GIMME THE FUCKING MAGIC

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>922872

>>922895
>>922883
>>922876
>>922874
Bow to my 17!
>>922901
Shit.

Taking a look at the items below you have your choice of one of the following. The rest will be divided among the party.

>>922874
A candle of whispering

>>922876
>>922895
TWO potions of read animal minds

>>922883
Staff of Summon Fog

>>922884
The Orb of Confusion

>>922901
The Book of Regeneration

Which will you pick? (the potions count as 1 pick.

>>922932
>Orb of Confusion

File: orb of confusion.gif (926 KB, 500x375)

926 KB GIF

>>922932
>The Orb of Confusion

>>922932
Will the Orb of Confusion help us hug her?

I would usually say Book of Regeneration but we have a healer while having no mage or illusionist. Perhaps the Orb of Confusion will be more potent in our adventure? Of course the two potions of read animal minds may be a godsend at times.

>Staff of Summon Frog
Will that depends. How large is this frog? Can we ride it? That'd be pretty dope.

>>922932
>Orb of Confusion
gotta go with the SpongeBob reference

>>922947
>Fog

File: gather your party and ven(...).jpg (393 KB, 1428x565)

393 KB JPG

>>922939
>>922944
>>922959

And with that, you take the Orb of Confusion.

The brothers each take a potion
Al arms himself with the staff
Keya grabs the book

Auhw and Bananaman stare at each other for a moment.

"The candle is mine you oversized fruit."

"k."

And with that, the loot is divided, the party gathered, and you are ready to venture forth! But where to? (I think the party is pretty full at this point, even without a rogue)

Back on the road again: (well for the first time really)
> Forest
> Bigger City
> Al leads
> Other

>>922959
Ah, thank you. Im illiterate.

>>922980
>> Forest

>>922980
>Forest

>>922980
>Forest
Let's go kill shit!

Rolled 3 (1d4)

>>922980
Let the dice decide

>>922983
>>922995
>>923000

Keya calls to you to lead the group, and is surprised when you don't take out your dice, but instead march out of the building.

The party follows. Together, your merry band of misfits makes their way to the Forest of Fae. On the walk there most you are quiet, but part way Al breaks the silence.

"You know, there are fae in these woods. I would not recommend crossing one, on any circumstances."

"Silly human, fae aren't real." a brother says nervously
"Are they?" asks the other.

"Of course they are, but it's unlikely we will encounter any. Just thought I'd issue a warning in case. Better safe than sorry" Al reassures.

>ROLL 1d20 FOR RANDOM ENCOUNTER

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>923039
Nat 20!

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>923039

Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>923039

I didn't really think this through... I only have the one list of events, and 3 at once would be complete chaos...

I guess I just go with the first one to reply?

>>923050
What?

>>923050
How about the rounded average?

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>923050

>>923061
Averages dilute. Its not a great idea.

File: Fair(y).jpg (940 KB, 1200x711)

940 KB JPG

>>923044
>Rolled 13
Oh boy...

As party enters the woods, they are taken completely off guard by the presence of a very large carnival. There don't seem to be any people in sight other than those running the various booths and stalls.

You aren't really sure what to make of it, but Keya, Al and Bananaman seem eager to check it out.

The brothers on the other hand are hesitant.
"Are you sure it's a fae trick brother."
"How can it not be, it's a fair, that's only one letter off of 'fairy'."
"It does look fun though..."

"You guys go on ahead, call if there's danger. I'm gonna have a smoke." Auhw says, waving you onwards.

The party decides to meet up again after about an hour or so. Until then you decide to:

> Join Keya at some carnival games
> Join the brothers in the house of mirrors
> Join Al at a fortune tellers
> Join Bananaman at the food kiosks
> Join Auhw for a smoke
> Do something on your own (suggestions for fair attractions welcome)

>>923092
>Join Keya at some carnival games

>>923065
I think you missed the point

>>923092
>Carnival games

>>923092
Although if we went with bananaman we would avoid the embarasment of failing at all the games.
We could use our epic bardic skills to busk for some cas- loot.

>>923092
>Join Auhw for a smoke
Watch and learn. The 3rd party perspective offers much in terms of information.

>>923097
I dont think I did. Correct me if Im wrong, the OP wanted one value. You thereby offered that he could consider the average of all values rolled thus far. I then pointed out that doing so would dilute the values rolled, butchering what we can roll for, limiting our possibilities and undermining the purpose of the rolling for encounters.

>>923135
But we could win loot as prizes! (Maybe)

>>923092
Carnival games

>>923092
>other. check for a music contest of some kind. or something that requires playing. make cash
>if not, join Al

>>923140
But it doesn't matter. One option is as shit as any other. The dice rolling is just for audience engagement purposes.

File: Stingy Jack.jpg (475 KB, 800x1734)

475 KB JPG

>>923112
>>923146
For the sake of moving things along, I think I'm gonna do carnival games, since it was at 3 before a vote was changed. Though we may still have a chance to do other things too.

You follow Keya who excitedly rushes towards a ring toss game. Next to the game booths is a very clear and legible sign that flashes different colors as if to draw attention with the words.

NO CHEATING. UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. OR ELSE.

"Back home, I used to win these things, they're really easy once you know the trick." She says. as she lays a few silver on the counter. A lanky man in dirty clothes hands her 5 rings. She misses every single one. Slams another few coins on the table. This continues for some time.

Taking a look at the various prizes, a few catch your eye.

From the 1 ring prizes:
- A key chain

From the 2 ring prizes:
- Large and fluffy stuffed animals

From the 3 ring prizes:
- Wand of Foul Play (polymorph: Chicken)
- Shield of Elemental Resistance
- Boots of speed

From the 5 ring prizes:
- Amulet of Infinite Wishes
- A REALLY big stuffed animal

You currently have 11 gold to your name, it costs 5 silver, (half a gold) for 5 rings.
Tossing a ring is a 1d20 roll. The same person rolling multiple times is allowed, so long as it's one dice per post. Just to make things easier for me to follow.

Will you play a game?

> Play
> Don't play, hang out with Keya
> Other

>>923201
Ask about the infinite wishes amulet, there's got to be some sorta catch.

>>923201
>Let's Play

>>923210
An Amulet of Infinite Wishes? Is this a joke?

The man running the booth chuckles. "Oh it's no joke. We take our games VERY seriously here. Thing is, to get it, you'd need to score a perfect run, which has never happened in the history of the world. That amulet is completely unused my friend. Though I suppose there is probably one catch.

What's that?

"I mean, once you can have literally anything you want, where's the fun? Where's the challenge? It kinda makes life meaningless... you know?"

I never, uh, really thought about it that way. I guess I'll have a go.

>>923214
- 5 sivler

I'm gonna need 5 rolls of 1d20!

Rolled 8, 19, 11, 16, 8 = 62 (5d20)

>>923224

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>923224

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>923224

Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>923224

>>923234
"OOOOOH, a single ring on, looks like we got ourselves a winner!"

The man reaches up and grabs a keychain.

"It's your very own fairy key chain!"

I don't even own a set of keys though...

"Sorry kid, not my problem. Also, we only take exact amounts, and you paid in an entire gold, so here's your next 5 rings kiddo."

Keya stares at your keychain, she's trying to hide it, but she's furious you got a ring on the first try.

You decide to finish off your next few rings before deciding what to do.
>>923236
>>923244
>>923248
no successes yet
2 left

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>923224
Rollin 4 dayz

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>923262
What are the odds of even winning this? Christ.

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>923224
I'm feelin hot

>>923265
>>923267
"Hot damn! we got another keychain for the lovely lady! This one is blue!"

Keya slams another 5 silver on the table, angrily.

> Continue playing
> Talk to Keya
> Find someone else

>>923269
I was not :(

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>923273
We're here till the cows come home OP
>Buy another 2 games.

>>923267
>What are the odds of even winning this? Christ.
Never tell me the odds!

it's something like 0.1% to get a legitimately cool prize

Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>923273
More rollen, Big money.

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>923278
Who hurt you?

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>923278
Or a key chain for everyone in our party.
Never lose those dungeon keys again.

>>923269
>>923275
>>923279
>>923282
>>923283
No winner This game, but assuming you followed through with buying 2 more games, that leaves you 5 rings, 9 gold, and an incredibly frustrated Keya.

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>923285
Well we dropped the dose, might as well try for more key chains. I bet Auhw would love more chains.

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>923285

>>923285
WHY DID I START THIS?!

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>923285

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>923285
fug u carny

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>923285

>>923304
My boi

File: RuseCruise.jpg (35 KB, 500x333)

35 KB JPG

>>923292
>>923295
>>923303
>>923304
>>923312
>>923313
I don't know why i find this so fucking funny.

"Another winner! This keychain is green!"

Keya's clenches her fist so hard you're pretty sure she cracked one of her rings.

> Talk with Keya
> Go find the others
> Play more
> Other

>>923318
> Other
Leave Keya a key chain and tell her "Gotta get one for you boss ;)" then walk away.

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>923318
> Talk with Keya
Use her currently low self esteem to convince her to cheat at the game.

File: But_Why.gif (3.72 MB, 581x327)

3.72 MB GIF

>>923324

>>923327
To hide the really big stuffed animal in her balled up fist of course!

>>923327
Just to see what would happen.
>>923332
Does this count as a +1

>>923337
Fuck it. I'm down to see what would happen.

Keya isn't exactly a stealthy type but... I guess?
They'll probably just get mad at us though.

>>923342
>>923337
forgot to reply.
Also, we gotta replace the ring she cracked somehow.

>>923337
>>923340
Is that 3 if I hop on the bandwagon?

>>923342
Let's be honest though, it would prolly be better to just have Keya distract the gamesman and make a grab for a wish amulet.
We could wish for all the rings.

>>923346
But then we'd risk getting in trouble. This plan ensures only Keya is in danger of Fae repercussions.

>>923346
Wish amulet is for suckers, we need stuffed animals.

File: Absolute_Barbaric.jpg (160 KB, 600x709)

160 KB JPG

>>923337
>>923340
>>923345
>>923342
So... I guess were going with this huh?

>>923344
>Also, we gotta replace the ring she cracked somehow.
They magically self repair.

Writing.

>>923347
That's cold as fuck

File: don't.jpg (172 KB, 667x418)

172 KB JPG

>>923351
Please don't

File: Untitled.png (27 KB, 132x208)

27 KB PNG

>>923351
This is gonna end real badly, isn't it? We probably should have done other stuff before pissing off the fairy fair.

File: mystery_box.png (234 KB, 582x561)

234 KB PNG

You walk over to Keya and leave a keychain on the counter next to her.

"Come here to rub it in my face huh?" she says as she misses another ring.

Nah, I don't really think it's that big a deal. It's not that hard.

Keya gives you her worst glare yet.

Thing is, this games totally rigged, it's literally impossible to get more than 1 ring on. I kinda wish I had the guts to cheat the dirty scammers, now THAT would be impressive.

A grin forms on Keya's face.

"Get that lyricist mind of yours warmed up Lara, I'm about to give you something to sing about."

Keya puts another 5 silver on the table. Grabs her first ring and does a small flick of the wrist, whispering what might be an incantation under her breath.

She gets one in.
And another
And another.
ANOTHER!
And as the last one is about to make it, it curves away, strangely. Keya looks at her own hands, confused for a moment, but shrugs it off.

"Well look what we have here! Big winner! We haven't had a 4 time prize winner in a very long time... Now, normally, that means you can have two prizes from the 3 ring prizes, or three prizes from the 2 rings, or four keychains.

There, is, however, always.... The mystery box." He says with smile.

"I'll take it!" She says with a grin.

"An excellent choice." he says, as he hands over a large brown box with a question mark on it.

"Come on Lara! Let's go show the others!" Keya says as she puts the keychain you gave her on her necklace. She's beaming... like... literally, you're pretty sure it's an oracle thing.

> Go see one of the others (specify)
> Open the box!
> Other

File: Abandon thread Office camo.gif (1.23 MB, 168x120)

1.23 MB GIF

>>923351
Well, fun playing with you guys. Have fun!

>>923376
>Go see one of the others (specify)
Ahuw

Let's see Al.
We should wait till we have at least 3 other buddies with us before we open the box. In case it summons something evil or something.

>>923376
I kinda want to go see a mirror house. Distorted magic mirrors that probably turn us really fat or tall sounds like a welcome distraction from our friend's inevitable death.

>>923384
Also would probably open it, or worship it. It's a cube after all.

Let's go him anyways. I like him the best.

>>923384
Changing vote to this for speed.

>>923384
>>923388
>>923390

You decide to head to Al. keya seems fine, but you're definitely unnerved by the box.

The entire carnival is darker than you remember... it's beginning to feel like a maze almost. You're having trouble finding your way through it.

Gonna need a roll of 1d20

Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>923391
rolling for lump of coal

Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>923391
WHAT ARE WE ROLLING FOR FUCK

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>923397
>>923399
And thus we were lost in the maze forever, THE END

File: http-%2F%2Fmashable.com%2(...).gif (208 KB, 400x225)

208 KB GIF

Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>923391

Guess orbs of confusion isn't that good for getting directions.

>>923397
>>923399
>>923401
>>923406
As you make your way through stalls and booths, you feel like you're going in circles. Heavy mist fills the carnival as the light gets darker and darker. You look back at Keya but you can't see her. You hear her call out to you, she's close, but you can't see her. You pull out your guitar and start playing it.

Just follow the sound! Follow the sound of my guitar -

You wander through the mist and find yourself outside the carnival, it's bright out again. Standing in front of you is Auwh. "Change your mind about the carnival?"

What are you talking about?

"I haven't even had enough time to light a cigarette yet." She explains.

Before you can answer, you hear a scream coming from the carnival, which looks exactly like it did when you entered. Bright, colorful, no mist.

> Follow the screams
> Gather the party
> Other

>>923414
How far away is the rest of the party? It would be good to help the screaming person fast but doing it with just us might be bad.

>>923414
>Screams
So was that roll to stick together, or to make it to Al?

>>923418
Both, but mostly to avoid getting separated

>>923415
I'd say, if they don't come on their own, it'd be maybe a little over 5 minutes to gather all of them.

>>923422
Screams it is then