>>1220100
>Check our surroundings

>>1220130

Well you're still in the bayou, still murky water and gloomy trees all around. Not as though you were paying such close attention before though, but you don't recognize this little glade you're in. Probably as you got disoriented underwater though, would explain it. It's afternoon so light isn't a concern at least, you can see as far as the trees allow.

>>1220155
start walking back upstream

>>1220207

You slog back the way you think you came, making an effort of it. As you go along you hear birds and other critters, got to watch out for gators though. A little worrisome that after awhile of traipsing through the murky water and between the trees, you have no luck of finding any portion that gives way to the river proper again. Not to mention, unable to locate any classmates.

You'd take it as a good sign that you might be lost now, not such a huge deal but the concerning issue is that you're not sure of where you originally came from that you might retrace your steps. The sensible thing seems to be to move against the flow of the water, which despite the very slow rate you can at least tell that. Eventually after a half hour, maybe more, you do manage to locate a portion of the river again. You know to have overshot anyone since it for as long as you've been wading along you would have well passed them.

So indeed, no sign of the boat or the faculty with it, but you did find at least part of the river. Too deep to wade out further, but it's a start.

>>1220241
call for help. if no answer continue upstream by land. it must lead somewhere

>>1220269

You call out for any help, or to be noticed at least and continue to do so as you go along. No luck so far, and much the same with your cell phone. Fortunately it didn't suffer water damage, but you've got no reception out here, though that's nothing surprising.

So, tired of slogging around in the wetlands, you more or less give up finding anyone by way of wandering and hoping. You'll probably do better to find your way inland and then seek help there. Against the slow flow of the water you continue then, taking a diagonal path so that you move away from the river and ideally, eventually out of the standing water of the bayou.

You head along for a hour, maybe more with some diversions, however rounding a tree and trying to get some bearings, you only just notice a gator that you're pretty sure is stalking you. Probably has been and you didn't notice it till then, good thing too. Naturally you'd want to elude him, but with all the water about and these rubber wading pants on, you're not sure you could just bolt and try to outpace him by slogging along.

I'd climb a tree also what's in your pockets?

>>1220392

You figure to climb a tree and have some difficulty of it first in these pants, but eventually manage. The gator seems aware of your plan though and ends up waiting by the tree. Maybe eventually he'll leave but then how much effort can it take to just lie and wait?

In the meantime you check to see if you lost anything from the plunge in the deep spot. You've got your phone and wallet still, your keys, a small soaked notebook, some pens and pencils, a pocket knife, and a little box of mints. Also in a ziplock back you've got a sandwich, some snack bars and a rolled up bag of candy. Not as though you were expecting to break into them, the bread of the sandwich might have been nice to toss to some birds, but if you're lost now you don't regret having packed some food.

>>1220428
wait out the alligator, maybe take a nap and eat a little bit

>>1220456

You have food, the gator doesn't so you can afford to wait. In the meantime, you climb over to a better branch for it, and after eating half the sandwich you end up dozing off in the heat.

---

Some time later you're stirred awake when you feel pressure against you, like something leaning against your leg. Opening your eyes slightly, you're deeply confused when you can barely discern what looks like... a child? Hanging onto your leg for balance up in the tree, and grabbing at the waistline of the rubber wading pants.

"What are you doing? Who are you? Whered you come from" What do you notice about the kid?

>>1220520

You snap awake and try to grab the kid but they're too fast, and retreat farther along the branch with a shriek, nearly falling off altogether from the surprise.

With your eyes fully open now, you take a better look and get the impression that you may still be sleeping. Of small build with green skin and visible black hair, a rough glance would think child, but this clearly isn't... human, even? A little green person, dressed in some cloths but also covered in various assorted trash and other junk, like plastic bags and scraps of blue tarp.

Well you might as well play along if this is a dream, and you try asking questions. The little figure is clearly too surprised to answer properly or even fully understand what you're asking, but it does respond. An appropriately little voice to fit the body.

What little you can understand of what it says, in very broken and misused language, it thought you were dead and was trying to check your pockets. It noticed you while climbing along through the trees, and didn't think anything good of a big person laying up in a tree. In part it doesn't so much seem as if the creature is talking directly to you, so much as speaking aloud to itself as well, and gauging your response if you

>>1220591

Whoops, it cut off,

>gauging your response if you can understand it.

Check your pockets to make sure it didnt take anything. "i don't know what you are or if I'm dreaming but I'm lost. Have you seen other people like me?

>>1220628

You check your pockets, only the box of mints is missing so it seems the creature didn't get much. You try talking to it some more though, and from what you can make out, it claims to be a goblin and offers to bite you to make sure you're not dreaming. When asked about others like you though, it claims that humans come around here from time to time but it doesn't go well for them. There's none currently around that it knows of, who are alive at least.

Well, except for you. Clearly interested that you're not dead and can more or less converse, the little creature nears closer and says if you don't have anywhere to go you should come with it. By moving closer and seeing it stand up now, you get a better impression and think it to be female now, by the clothing impression against its body. At least, if comparing to human women is anything to go by. Probably seeing another creature like this, would be a great help of discerning them by appearance.

At any rate though, she grabs at your leg and seems intent on hiding you or something like that. A bit too excited you think given the situation, but it's the first help you've been offered since getting lost.

>>1220659
trust the goblin for now and agree to go along with it

>>1220677

What else can you in this situation, as you accept to go with her. She seems delighted and goes to scamper off, expecting you to follow her, though has to return when you make clear that you can't travel through the trees. Fortunately though the gator is gone by now, so you can get down. She still remains up above though always clear to see, claiming that the water can be too deep in places for her. Before you get underway you ask of her name at least, and you introduce yourselves. She thinks Trevor is a strange name, but then what kind of name is Tari?

So with the goblin leading through the trees for you to follow, it takes maybe another hour but you finally reach solid land. Still the same character of the bayou but not underwater anymore. Either way, she's able to get down to solid ground as well, and after gathering up some trash along the shallow shore, she scampers along babbling on about this and that and expecting you to follow her.

Having reached ground is welcome enough, but traveling through the forest, she says there's a camp not far from here if you don't mind staying with her. It's late in the day by now though still a few hours light left at least, but she seems not to want to travel around when the sun starts to set.

keep going with her to the camp continuing your conversation. You ask her about the trash while you are walking and more about goblins in general

>>1220729

You accompany her in the direction of the camp, though along the way she stops and tells you to get back. You're not sure what to make of it, but she gives a bird call or something like that, which is returned. You thought those sounds to just be birds, but pretty soon another goblin drops down from a tree, armed with a bow. There's a lot of bickering between them in some language you don't know, before the new one approaches you.

Compared to Tari you'd guess this one to be male, and he similarly has a very broken, flimsy grasp of English but orders you along and says that you're going to be staying in the camp for now. Tari buts in angrily and argues that you're her prisoner, which the goblin fellow eventually accepts, but says that he's going to help.

So while you don't think you'd want to get shot at by the bow, at no point do you ever feel you couldn't just spring at the two goblins and easily beat them into submission, and you're not even that tough. At any rate you try talking to them again as you're marched along. Tari says the trash is important because it comes from the human world so it's very valuable, though nothing like having caught a real life human, she'll be rewarded greatly for taking one prisoner. Out of amusement you ask about the goblins in general, and the fellow responds. It seems he doesn't want to give too much away, but from what you understand the goblins live here in this realm with the other brute-kin, specifically under the governance of the orcs.

More evidence towards a dream, but it's certainly a realistic one. Eventually you're led to what they claim to be a camp but is more like a little hut formed partially of poorly structured wood and partially of trash, situated over a dugout. Another goblin is there when you reach it, and as before there's a lot of arguing, shrieking, and overall surprise from what you can gather, though what they actually say eludes you, for it's in their own language. As it comes to it, you're made to sit outside the hut while the newer two bicker, and Tari stands next to you, feeling at your clothes and trying to get a feel of you like touching your hair or pinching your skin.

Well you don't feel like a prisoner, but still. Probably better than wandering around the bayou still and getting more lost.

You interrupt all the bickering "Excuse me. Will somebody tell me what is going on here? What's all this talk about me being a prisoner, I'm just lost and want to go home. I've done you no harm."

>>1220804

So far things haven't gone too poorly, but you are getting a bit annoyed. Leaning over to look into the hut, you interrupt their arguing and voice your concerns.

One of the fellows pokes you with a stick for not behaving, but they answer you anyway since the argument didn't seem to be making much progress. From what you understand, it's rare for a live human to wind up in these parts and a big deal, and when they do they never go uncaught for long. If they catch you though it will make the goblins look great so their plan is to keep you if they can, claim credit for catching you if they can't.

You bring up wanting to go home of course but they're pretty dismissive of it and Tari even laughs. It seems no one can normally get out of these lands even if they wanted to, only the goblin leaders can allow for something like that. Trying to play on their goodwill though doesn't work that well, and they say you should be thankful. It's lucky they found you, rather than a troll or an ogre, and at least they're not keeping you tied up. They will though if you cause trouble.

For now they want to figure out how to keep you as a prisoner and hidden, or failing that how to turn you over and be able to claim credit for it. You get the impression that it's against the rules or something for them to keep you to themselves.

At any rate Tari wants to know what other belongings you have, and is curious to know about you and the human world. She only knows about it from the trash that comes here, and the rare human that showed up, before they got killed.

realizing its futile to resist you succumb as their prisoner, but you have one more question before they take you anywhere. "What is to become of me, and who exactly are you turning me over to." you realize they are probably going to take all of your things so you try to hide your pocket knife on your person while you are talking

>>1220869

Although you do believe you could beat them in a fight, you wouldn't have much to do after that, lost in the outskirts of some wetlands in the middle of nowhere.

For now it doesn't seem like they're taking you anywhere since it will be night before long, so for now you'll just stay here with them, they'll probably hide you inside the hut. When you ask about your fate though, it doesn't seem they're entirely certain themselves either. The rare times a human does show up they usually end up getting killed, though it's also not goblins who found them, and more than any other brute-kin in these lands, the goblins have the highest affinity for humans. Indeed, despite being their prisoner they seem to like you and are treating you decently.

If they had their way they wouldn't turn you over to anyone, they'd hide you till fetching their tribal leader. If however their plan fails, you will likely end up in the hands of the orcs whom rule over them and govern this specific area. As for taking your stuff, they aren't forcing it out of you, Tari is just curious to know and the other two perk up at the prospect. From all the assorted junk around, and the things they have like plastic bottle "armor" and old silverware on sticks as weapons, anything you might have is quite appealing to them.

>>1220925
ok

Passing the time showing tari and anyone else your stuff seems harmless enough. These guys are your best best bet for survival so being friendly is a good idea

>>1220963

Being friendly with them for now seems like a safe bet, and taking the chance you get out of the rubber wading pants, back to your normal clothes. You spend the rest of the evening showing them the things you have, all of which is very impressing to them but your phone outright amazes them and they think it's some grand magic, the likes of which they've only seen in the hands of the most privileged or powerful of this land. With or without you, the phone on its own is worth a royal title position for sure. You also get to know them better, Greb and Darg, along with Tari. Keeping them entertained, you also try to learn more about them and this place. From what you can understand since even in English they have some terms you don't get, a long time past the brute-kin got pushed out of the world by humans. Although they're all apparently related to humans originally, that explains a lot of the human hate around these parts, especially for ones who come here. The goblins though not so much, which is why they want to keep you for themselves.

Eventually with a fire going they start making dinner and offer you some, though by the look of it you'd definitely rather not. You still have the sandwich if you like, as well as some of the other food, but then maybe you don't want to eat your own stuff if you don't have to?

>>1220997
may be best to save the food for now, politely refusing their food as well. You ask more about their society as the night goes on til everyone grows tired

>>1221024

For now you'll just go hungry, at least for one night. While entertaining them with stories from where you come from, you try to learn about their society. The impression you get is that there is a goblin king or queen, somewhere else in this land, and then they have royalty whom individually rule different clans spread around the land. Apparently the goblin monarch doesn't answer to anyone, but the goblin royalty answer to whomever is in charge of the area, so in this case with their clan, they answer to the orcs.

The conversing goes on into the night as you grow more tired, and before you can sleep they usher you inside the hut and then have a mat of leaves for you to cover yourself with if there's a need. The sleep isn't at all comfortable and the hut is obviously made for goblin size, but at least you have the place to yourself. You kind of just curl up and try and find a decent position to sleep in.

---

The next morning you're awoken by Tari sitting on you, trying to look at your teeth. Your reaction isn't a positive one, but she says breakfast is ready if you want some. Considering you didn't have dinner... well, as nasty as their cooking is, it's starting to smell not half bad to your grumbling belly.

You give their food a shot. You try to figure out what the plan is for the day while you are eating.

>>1221071

You ask what's on the menu for today then? Breakfast is some sort of crawfish and plant mash. Surprisingly it's not half bad, and you get the impression they actually have some cooking skill, despite how their food might look. At any rate, over breakfast you ask them what the plan is, and it seems that one of them will try to get word to their ruling noble about you, and that they'll have you meet halfway.

That's the plan at least, so for now you can stay put, or if you want to do anything in particular, or even help the two that stay, it's up to you. Tari is charged with keeping an eye on you though, so you don't run off.

You help out the goblins with their daily activities trying to make friendly coversation. While your here you decide to keep your eye out for anything of interest to you looking around the camp area.

>>1221104
>>1221122
you also try to find out more about the ruling noble you'll be dealing with

>>1221122

You offer to help out, and end up alternating between Darg checking and setting traps, and Tari collecting trash. The latter of which surprises you, how even the most seemingly worthless discarded junk, is considered very valuable to them. During this time you continue seeking answers, as well as being friendly enough. Of their noble, it is a ruling Lady named Nera. She sounds pretty harsh and apparently has to be when living with orcs, but they believe that she'll treat you well, as any goblin with half a brain would. Your knowledge on human objects alone, is worth a lot to them.

Around noontime you'd guess, while you're helping with some lifting which to them is impressive and considered heavy duty, Darg comes running back worried, saying that you should get in the hut and hide. Apparently a couple of orcs are coming to check on them and their work, and would love to find you.

>>1221173
you heed Darg's warning and hide in the hut

>>1221191

Doing as you're told, you hide in the hut and pull the leaf mat over yourself, while the goblins try to act natural. Before long you hear the approach of some other folks, pretty bulky by the sound of things. The goblins greet them and things sound fairly cordial, though you can't be for sure since it's in the other language. There's the sound of wandering around and talking here and there, but nothing like what you'd imagined, that things might get ugly. Eventually you'd guess that the orcs join the goblins for a lunch together, the smell of cooking soon clear to you.

Make a d100 roll, just to see how well you're hiding in general.

Rolled 52 (1d100)

>>1221250

Yes you're able to hide well enough, though it's some time before they leave and Tari gives the all-clear, that you can come out again and act freely.

You come out of hiding. You ask about what happened and if you can expect anymore of them. You continue the rest of the day as you have been just going with the flow doing as the goblins do

>>1221319

Taking the chance to move about after hiding for so long, you ask them what that was all about. Tari explains since they live under the orcs, sometimes they come around to check on things and collect goods. As long as the goblins cooperate and bring in a decent amount of goods, then the orcs are friendly enough. She can't say if you can expect anymore though because it tends to be completely random when they show up, and a fair number tend to roam around the area anyway.

Either way you continue along with the goblins as normal and even help them build a better hut, an actual shack now. Before nightfall, Greb returns and said he got the word to the noble, you're to leave tomorrow with him, where you'll be meeting some goblins working for the noble about halfway.

So you have the rest of the night together, as they cook up a possum stew. Again, it looks gross but they clearly have a good amount of actual cooking skill. If there was anything you wanted in particular though, you can before going to sleep. Notably Tari is pretty sad, since she's come to like you and will miss seeing and having you around come tomorrow.

You help yourself to the possum stew. Before going to bed you reassure her Tari that you're sure your paths will cross again. You give her one of your pencils to remember you by

>>1221379

A hearty possum stew to go to sleep with, and a mechanical pencil to Tari. Your gift might as well have been solid gold, she clearly values and cherishes it that much. Afterward you settle in to go to sleep. The crackling of the fire and the chirping of insects a nice sound to doze off by, and a much better sleep with the shack now rather than the hut before.

---

The next day you're awoken to breakfast of seasoned rabbit and greens, and then you're to depart with Greb if you had nothing else to take care of.

You eat your breakfast and depart with Greb, bidding everyone farewell

>>1221418

A good breakfast and a goodbye. Darg wishes you well and gives you a plastic bottle full of seeds to take and eat if you care, and Tari tearfully hugs your legs and gives you a rotten old magazine as a gift.

Soon after you depart with Greb, following him along a path he knows to be less-traveled, at least by bigger folks.

Make a d100 roll to see how you fare in travel.

roll

Rolled 41 (1d100)

mistyped

>>1221485

That's decent, a few times you think to have close calls, but taking it carefully with Greb, and you manage by. Eventually after a couple of hours through the swampy forests and patches of wetland, and you reach a rusty old fridge abandoned to the elements. You'd guess it to be a marker, because after waiting there for another half hour perhaps, you become aware of a few goblins having sneaked up. Two of them take to poking and prodding you and asking you questions in their broken English, while the other two converse with Greb in their own language, probably clearing up details.

The two with you ask if you understand the situation, that you'll be their prisoner from here on, and if you're ok with that? Since it will be more official for the Lady, they intend to tie your hands together.

You see no benefit in arguing with them. You agree to all their demands, but ask Greb if he will be continuing on with you and who these new goblins are.

>>1221527

As far as you come, you don't want to mess things up now and refuse this lot. So kneeling down, you allow them to bind your hands, and later on they're going to put a sack on your head.

You speak with Greb if he's coming along, but it seems like no he isn't, he's going back to the camp so this is goodbye as well. These goblins he's leaving you with, are devotees of the ruler of the clan, so they'll be taking you to Nera.

Make one more roll for the rest of the way just in case. These goblins are more prepared, but you're also tied up.

Rolled 68 (1d100)

>>1221549

Even better. So yes, you're led along through the forest, and before long you notice things getting more marshy so that's not a welcome change. Eventually they bag your head, and lead you the rest of the way, before you're made to sit on the ground of someplace.

It's a good while like this before the bag is removed and you see yourself to be in the ruins of a burnt out house or some small building, that's been built over but not repaired. Holes in the walls and a roof, made of wood or junk, crude repairs here and there. It's not great, but it's the best shelter you've seen so far.

Standing before you and studying you over is the main concern though, a goblin lady dressed in a human woman's blouse that fits her like a dress, along with a broken pair of sunglasses on her head entwined with shiny bits of paper and trash to resemble a crown. Compared to the other goblins you've met so far, she appears quite well-kept and clean, but her mannerisms and behavior are similar enough. With some other goblins nearby though armed with weapons bearing actual metal nails and other harmful junk, it gives a serious impression.

Eventually she approaches and checks your tied hands before grabbing your head and examining you closer for herself. Things like checking your eyes and teeth, looking at your ears and feeling your hair, she must think you could be an imposter in some sense. Eventually though, satisfied, she introduces herself as Lady Nera, leader of this goblin clan. She asks some questions about you and who you are, and if you understand the situation with you being a prisoner.

I answer all her questions to the best of my knowledge. Tell her that while you understand you are a prisoner you are still confused as to what your fate will be.

>>1221627

You can tell your cooperation pleases her and before long she has your bonds removed and allows you to move around if you wish. Much more, that you accept being her prisoner, she takes it very well and thanks you with a hug.

She does seem annoyed though that no one answered that question of yours yet. She explains as best she can that you're stuck in a bad place here, chances are if anyone else besides goblins (and only friendly goblins at that) finds you it would not go well. As such she intends to keep you here in this house since not many know about it, and you can live here helping this goblin clan out with your knowledge of human items. Basically anything they find or bring to you, you can show them how to use or explain it. If you pull your weight and prove to be a good help, then she'll try and make it more comfortable for you to live here for as long as you do, which sounds like forever.

If you're ok with the arrangement then, she asks if you have any requests or human needs? It's very rare for humans to show up around here, so they're not sure if you have any special needs or health requirements, being human.

You thank her for her hospitality and apologize if your next statement come across as ungrateful. You plead that you have to go home to your family and that you have a life to go back to As for the needs you list basic stuff like new clothing, soap, toothpaste to clean yourself up

I'm gonna call it a night here OP. Really enjoying the story. I'll be back later when I got some free time

>>1221708

You appreciate the help given and let her know, though you voice your understandable concerns, of wanting to return home to your normal life. She seems genuinely apologetic but tries to explain that this land and where you came from are not connected normally, otherwise they wouldn't stay here either. Reaching this land is hard, and getting back is nearly impossible.

Not that it could never happen, but she says for now you should try to get used to your new life here. To help with that she takes your requests into account and asks one of the other goblins to take note of it. Of your list, clothing would be hard but the other things they've got some of each, she even uses some herself, which would explain her cleaner appearance. As long as you're ok with some of the items possibly being used before, since everything they get tends to wind up here after it was used in the human world. Occasionally they get lucky, but most everything is either used, or trash.

Other than that though, she'll try to get the things you need that you asked for, and if there's anything else you want or need, just ask. Even the other goblins, if they can't help, they'll go to her for help. In the meantime, she asks if and when you'd be able to start working for them and helping out with human stuff they've collected.

You're disappointed by the news, but tell her you can start after you've cleaned up. Hopefully they'll have some clothes ready for you then. You feel disgusting having not washed since this all started

>>1222485

You don't like the situation of course, but accept it at least, which makes her and the other goblins happy. They won't have anything by today, but come tomorrow given the chance to get there and back to the main settlement, she'll try and have a bundle of the things you wanted. In the meantime at least if you want, they can give you something to cover yourself with, you give them your clothes and they'll wash them and return them.

To be fair you do feel pretty gross since you haven't gotten to wash since coming here, and it all started out with falling into already pretty nasty water.

In the meantime at least, she'll have some goblins here always to keep you company at least and to guard in case anyone else happens by. Unless you need anything particular from her, she'll head back and start working on the arrangement.

>>1222586
You thank her for the things but stop her before she goes. "You said getting back was near impossible, so that means there's a chance?"

>>1222666

Before she departs you want to make sure of something, the biggest thing that matters right now, if it is possible that you could return.

She confirms that it is possible, but unless you can find the same location where you came into this land from, then on your own it's basically impossible. The goblins have their own ways of getting between this land and the human one, which they sometimes use to steal things to bring back here. As unfair as it may seem though, you can understand why she won't just let you go back that way if she could.

>>1222689
You let her leave and get ready to do what the goblins ask of you

>>1222752

Well you still have the rest of the day to do as you please, under supervision of the goblins of course, if there was anything in particular you wanted to do. At the very least you can check out more of the house, a little stone cottage it probably used to be, with still two rooms at least which are usable. One it seems the goblins will be using, the other they set aside for you though has some crude bedding on the floor, looks like straw or something bundled under some leather and furs. Nothing fancy but better than the accommodations back at the first camp.

Taking a look outside as well, the ruined house looks like it might have been on a little patch of cleared land, but that's long since overgrown. The grasses are high and full of weeds, and not far beyond are the woods of the swamp. In the meantime, in the collapsed living room area (at least you think it was) the goblins set a fire going in the old stone fireplace, and make an effort to clear a space that they and you might start using it as a communal area.

>>1222901
you decide to look around some more while the goblins are working, first looking around the house then a walk around the perimeter of the building. You try to keep your eye out for anything out of the ordinary or of interest. If you get bored you could crack open that magazine Tari gave you

>>1222924

You check out the house more, and start to put together the floor plan in your mind, figuring where the kitchen is, which rooms were bedrooms, things like that. Between the fire damage and the goblins probably having cleared the place out before rebuilding in it, you don't expect much though there are a few old jars on a high shelf in the pantry. The contents have long been removed or rotted away, but if you like you could use them to store your few belongings in rather than always on you. Though, it may not be the best to leave your things with goblins around.

Going outside you walk the grounds, one of the goblins following after to keep an eye on you. Of note, you find what looks like the remains of a fence around the small patch of land, and adjoining the house a smaller wall of stones probably marking a garden in the past or something. By the look of it, this may have been a little farmstead in the past, but a long time past for sure.

Make a roll to see if you locate anything more interesting.

>>1222983

Rolled 14 (1d100)

>>1222983

>>1222997
dang

>>1222997
>>1222991

Unfortunately you're not able to find anything else of worth in your simple search of the grounds. After though you're invited to dinner by the goblins who have some marinated racoon and actual bread, surprisingly.

These ones are more professional than the first three back at the camp, but they're still obviously curious and ask questions about you at first.

>>1223031
you answer their questions, find out their names and more about each of them. You want to know more about the orcs and what they are up as they seem to be the main source of problems in the area

>>1223046

As before, you find that talking about yourself holds their attention and interests them greatly. Enough that you're able to learn about them in return, and you find your captors names are Tram, Yiva, Ereb and Pern, two goblin men and two women. They are scouts in the clan and work for Nera, but their job here with you is to keep an eye on you and keep you hidden.

In asking about the orcs you get a mixed reaction, some like them some don't. They can all agree though that it isn't specifically the orcs that cause problems, is just that all the brute-kin in the lands here are always struggling against each other and trouble is a way of life. About the orcs though, they're ruled by a chieftain, Rellidve, who is a tough guy and keeps everyone in check and everyone working. The closer you get to the settlement the tougher and often meaner the orcs get for that reason, but ones who live farther out or wander around, aren't bad. Though, caution of course since even a good and kindly orc, if they found you would still definitely take you prisoner.

You continue to converse into the night, and can take care of anything particular if you wish before going to sleep.

Ask more about the geography and demographics of the area (cities, clans, creatures, etc.). You'd also like for one of them to show you around the area tomorrow. You're very interested in this new world you've fallen into and would like to satisfy your curiosity and take some notes of the ecosystem, after all the reason you were out here was for an ecology class

>>1223096
Befriend our "jailers". Be kind to them and take notice to how they feel. Express our concerns for them, perhaps offer advice on how to solve them? For instance, maybe offer a massage if they feel stressed. And ask them of their hobbies. Tell jokes if we understand what makes them laugh.

>>1223149
If you're going to end up staying here for any length of time, it makes sense to learn the lay of the land. Unfortunately it seems their knowledge is somewhat limited since they only are familiar with the immediate area that their clan resides in, which is mostly bayou country, between swamp and wetland. They know of talk of farther places in the land though, like where it starts to get proper grassy, hilly, and other features. Of the dwellers, in the main settlement there's the orcs, some trolls, and their goblin clan of course. There's other orc clans abound with similar makeups, and then there's outliers like ogres and the occasional giant. The two nearest of concern, are two different orc tribes, the Greletres and the Breturineld. Probably names or words of the other language.

The flora and fauna though, they describe to some detail and it seems normal enough that you know of to dwell in swamp and wetlands. Only maybe two or three that they notably name off, are you not familiar with. The rest, things like rabbits and cypress trees, you obviously know.

>>1223162
If you're going to be living as their prisoner, well that doesn't mean either of you have to hate it. You act nice enough and even offer to share some of the things you have, like the sandwich (old by now) and the rotten magazine Tari gave you. They are very appreciative, and you try to get a better understanding of them, going as far to express interest and concern. Some of them are flattered, but they cheekily tell you not to try and sweeten them up, as if they'll let you go. So a little suspicious of you but not refusing, and to be fair you were strangers earlier today. You tell some varied jokes though to try and gloss it over and make them friendlier, which goes over well, some of your jokes they think to be very funny. From what you can tell, by their use of the language and value of objects, their understanding of human culture is warped but it's not completely alien to them.

Make a roll to see if you can figure out more about them individually.

Rolled 46 (1d100)

>>1223228

Rolled 55 (1d100)

>>1223228

>>1223238
>>1223237
A decent attempt, from their chatter alone you learn that Tram is disappointed that she can't find a guy who likes her, Yiva is nursing an injury after being stepped on by a troll, Ereb is angry about having his opinion discarded by a superior, and Pern is sad because his pet possum was eaten by an orc.

>>1223333
What the f...

>Give Tram some beauty tips
>Comfort Pern with the promise that his pet possum loves him for his care and the love her gave to him/her. Now his possum rests in peace in the possum afterlife, drinking glazed, gold honey and eating all the sweetest insects with his/her family.
>Check on Yiva's injury. Let's se if we can do anything about it.
>Speak to Ereb about it. He can vent to us anytime. Also give him tips on how to present himself. Tell him we can act like a superior he has in mind and we'll tell him maybe why they're discarding his opinions.

>>1223333
I actually think the goblins are a bit cute so no need to act. It's like taking care of a pet or younger sibling.

>>1223333
Im going to return in an hour, OP, if youre still running. I like the quest so far. Its a little TOO open ended so i think you should at least add some guiding elements, some loose plot maybe, to make it feel more purposeful.

>>1223363
For now you hold of on actually acting, and just try to counsel them with their problems.

You try to offer Tram some beauty tips, but you're not a stylist yourself, and things like cosmetics don't seem readily available here. She appreciates the gesture though, and is sure that having a human friend will help her chances.

After your whole spiel about Possum heaven, Pern looks at you like you just slapped him, and asks if you think he's stupid? There's no possum afterlife according to him, and he's sad that he didn't get to eat some of it too when the orc did.

In Yiva's case, you think she's got some pretty bad bruising feeling through her clothes and she's having trouble moving her arm. How you might fix it though is unclear.

Lastly for Ereb, you talk to him about the matter, and how he thinks that they should try and steal some eggs so that they can hatch chickens themselves. You pretend to be his superior but he takes it very literally and ends up getting angry at you and speaks in their other language. Maybe he makes a good case?

>>1223458
Give Ereb a few pointer on speaking. Tell him to give some pointers on presenting an arguement you remember from one of your classes. Tell Yiva that if she can she should find a way to ice/cool it and get to a medicine man if such a thing exist in their society as it might be broken.

May as well go to bed after this conversation. Got a long day ahead of you tomorrow.

>>1223457
Thanks for the advice, there is a plot but I was kind of letting the players find their way to it rather then slapping them with it. I'll consider throwing more incentive though.

Apart from the obvious, "Try and return home" of course.

>>1223519
You give Ereb some ideas on being persuasive and convincing, which he's grateful for, maybe it will help if he practices. As for Yiva, unfortunately you don't really have much medical experience, let alone with goblins so you recommend she see a doctor or equivalent. She would have but there were others in worse condition who bumped her out of priority, unfortunately. Hopefully things will get better on their own, otherwise she says you can have her fork if she dies.

---

Well after trying to help the goblins out, you went to your room and settled in to sleep. You hear arguing from their room but can't understand about what, so just try to get some sleep.

Being woken up though, they've got breakfast ready and Nera should be returning before noon, if you want to take care of anything before then. They recommend not going outside though since they think a boar is rooting around and could try and bite you.

Sit for breakfast and ask about the noise last night that sounded like arguing. Maybe take another look around the house to kill some time since you're stuck in it due to the boar

>>1223625
Over breakfast you bring up the arguing, simple enough, they claim they were arguing about who sleeps where and how Pern was trying to get frisky with Yiva but her injuries hurt.

You can look around the house once more, make a roll if you'd hope to find something good.

>>1223644

Rolled 84 (1d100)

>>1223683

>>1223689
Ok that's quite good. So while giving the house a go over again, you end up kicking up some dirt in the pantry and realize there is a trap door to somewhere below, which was buried under debris when the house must have burned down.

You can check it out if you like, but do you want to inform the goblins.

>>1223705
Let's check it out on our own.

>>1223715
Sneakily you shut the door and move some rubble in order to get the trapdoor up. It's quite dark down below but you do have your phone for some light, though it is getting lower on power after the last few days.

From what you can see it's pretty cluttered where parts of the house collapsed down, but there's some undamaged boxes here and there, and a chest to one corner. While going through though, you hear movement around, which is naturally a little creepy.

A decent cursory glimpse at the cellar below, though after awhile you hear movement around upstairs, more than just random walking around.

You take a look around to try to find the source of the noise and proceed to sneak through the cellar to check the chest and the boxes.

Rolled 43 (1d100)

>>1223775
forgot you probably need perception roll

>>1223784

You're not able to find the source of the noise so just write it off as rats or something. Out of the boxes you were able to find though, most of them have mostly-devoured seeds and some nasty leftovers from whatever did the eating. A couple of them though have some old dried plants and herb-looking goods. Lastly is the chest which you end up breaking to have to open, but find inside a bag of plastic easter eggs, a barbie doll, and a metal door handle.

Strange finds for sure, but they're all in good condition. Your choice what you want to do with them.

herbs and plants may be good to take. While not seeing much use in the other things you think you can use them as bartering tools knowing the goblins affinity for trash. You stuff your pockets and proceed to sneak back out of the cellar hoping your absence hasnt been noticed.

Sorry about the delay.

>>1223864
You gather up the pieces of junk, stash them in your pckets, and take note of the dried plants. With that you sneak back up out of the cellar and into the pantry again. A simmple matter to then cover the drap door over and exit the pantry.

Once back in the kitchen, some of the goblins react in relief, thinking you had wandered off or something. With them now is Nera again here to visit, and with her are a few other goblins carrying some bundles of stuff.

In one of them are some of the neccessities you asked for, and she asks how you're doing today and have gotten along?

Tell her you're doing great and everyone's been very accommodating. You ask what she's brought with her.

>>1224107
Everything is all good so far, and the goblins have been treating you well. With her aside of the items on the list you had, she's got two basic sets of clothes that she thinks will fit you, just a pair of jeans and a pair of shorts, and a few shirts and underwear. Some of them are discolored, stretched and worn, but they're clean and they're yours if you want them.

Then main interest though that she wanted you for, is some wrapped up objects which she gives to you and wants you to make use of and explain, while she and the other goblins watch closely. You couldn't have picked a stranger mix of items, including an old flashlight with dead batteries, a waterlogged radio which still has working batteries but is too damaged to make normal sound, a rusty pair of pliers, and a lightbulb with the glass broken but the filament inside still good.

This and more, she's basically brought a bunch of junk in varying conditions, that she wants you to identify and use your human knowledge to explain.

>>1224220
You take the best set of clothing provided that they're in better condition than whatever you're wearing. You go through items telling her about the radio and the light bulb and what they do. You explain that they're broken but you put the good batteries in the flashlight hoping it works so you can demonstrate.

>>1224269
The best clothes would be the shorts and one of the shirts, they're not as in good condition as your current clothes, but they're definitely cleaner.

As for your work for Nera, your explaining of the items is like answering so many questions for the goblins and they're amazed how you can not only explain the usage of the items but how some of them work. The real show stopper though is when you take the batteries from the radio and put them in the flash light, two big D cells. Turning it on, the goblins shriek and withdraw in fear at first, thinking it some strange magic or dangerous weapon, but coming to understand how it works they're all simply ecstatic and swarm you, checking out the device and trying to see if you did something special to get it working, dumbstruck in realizing that it's just a switch and they too can use it. Nera even hugs you in thanks, and says this kind of work is just perfect for what they need, and if you can keep it up then she'll do whatever she can to make sure you're well kept and happy for your time staying here. What more, your help could really change their fortunes and make their clan very important.

As an immediate thanks, she lets you have all the clothes they brought, and will take your original ones to be cleaned and brought back. If you have any requests she can take care of for now she'll try her best, and then anything you need when she returns, much the same. From what you understand though this is your value to them, as a trash explainer and junk expert.

Rolled 21 (1d100)

You can't think of anything to request at the moment. You continue going through the garbage explaining things also looking for more batteries Maybe you'll find something interesting they missed not knowing its value

>>1224396
>21

Unfortunately you don't turn up anything of secret value, and you're able to figure out from Nera that this lot of trash was just a sample of the stuff they've gathered, and she wanted to test out and see if you could do the identifying work, and seeing if you're cooperative. Knowing that you can do it, she'll be bringing larger amounts or more special items when she does return subsequent times.

For now though you just identify the rest of the trash and let the goblins sort them out by what they consider valuable. Nera lets the ones she brought do that, while she talks with you wants to know if there's any objects you can think of from the human world that they might have and not know are worthwhile, basically what she should keep an eye out for when she returns to the settlement and goes through the trash heap.

>>1224429
You can't think of anything they could find in the trash that would be very useful. You suggest finding more things that look mechanical, tools, batteries, or things that run on batteries

>>1224473
you do suggest though that you go along with her for the next picking as you could better discern in person things of value and save her trips hauling useless items

>>1224473
A priority is placed on things with moving parts, things that are easily used with hands, and batteries most of all. Having the D cells help in showing them what batteries generally look like.

You also suggest coming with her to see their trash heap for yourself to be able to look at it all, but the clan's store of valuables is near the main settlement so going there means the chance of you getting caught. Maybe it's worth it though? She's so ecstatic about your value to them that you could probably talk her into it if you wanted.

>>1224490
definitely talk her into it. explain how you could go in a disguise and noone would know the better. reassert how much she can benefit from this.

>>1224559
You put forward a good case and though she's reluctant at first, eventually with promises of your skill and usefulness, she relents and accepts to bring you along. Tomorrow though, she'll try and get you some clothing that they can manage so you can attempt to go unnoticed.

So, with dreams and ambitions wild in her head, she leaves with some of the goblins and wishes you well for when she returns. That'll leave you something to look forward to then, in the meantime though how do you want to go about the rest of the day? It's early afternoon so you've got a good few hours till sunset.

Rolled 16 (1d100)

>>1224585
You think back to the cellar and wonder if there are more places around. You decide to look around once again both inside and outside.

>>1224619
seeing as how that was a total fail i'll try to obtain more information about where we'll be going tomorrow

>>1224619
>16

No real luck inside, it's too dark without a light source and Nera took the trash back with her, including the flashlight. Outside though, you're able to locate an external door down to the cellar, greatly overgrown and covered with dirt, but another way down no less.

Afterward you hang out with Yiva who because of her injury can't be all that active, and talk about things. In particular you want to know about the settlement, and she gives a rough idea. It's situated on a bend of the river so is pretty well protected, with the main portion of it belonging to the orcs. Outside of it though, attached as two smaller sub settlements are the goblin clan and the troll quarter. Together, all of these make up the settlement as a whole, and there's a general area where everyone can meet and deal with settlement business. So if she had to guess, Nera will probably have you snuck to the back of the goblin portion and from there get you to the trash heap inside. Hopefully it all goes well then, and your efforts can help the clan to increase its standing, maybe even shift the power balance in their favor, over the settlement.

So eventually come dinnertime you all gather around again for a crawfish bake, and the goblins start taking bets on what they think you might find in the trash heap and what other items of interest around the clan portion of the settlement, you'll be able to identify and make use of. They also ask you what, if anything, would you hope to find if you had things your way?

>>1224677
You tell them you're not sure what you'll find and not really sure what to expect. You're as excited as they are to see what the settlement holds for you.

>>1224698
They're let down by your safe response but it's true to be fair, you have no way of knowing what it could be like at the settlement. You continue to talk with the goblins then into the night, but your mind is elsewhere, wondering what tomorrow will be like.

---

Awakened the next day to breakfast, you're also for the first time able to properly wash, and now with things like soap and toothpaste. The water is cold, but it's definitely better than nothing.

By the time you're all cleaned and fed, Nera is there with some other goblins and she's got a bunch of bulky clothes, trash, and both a tattered old cloak and a blue tarp. She lets you put the clothes on as you would, and then has the goblins go all over putting trash on you and tying places with it, to obscure your appearance and try to make you fit in. The final touch with the blue tarp does good at covering everything overall.

For you, it's definitely uncomfortable and not just because of the heat around these parts, but if it means being able to travel then you'll take it.

So, unless you have anything you want to do before leaving, Nera and the goblins will lead the way to the settlement.

>>1224725
Adventure onward

>>1224747
Out you go then, setting off with the goblin group and dressed like a homeless person. Overland you travel, through marsh and swamp land, wishing you had a proper pair of boots. Maybe you can get some in the settlement?

At any rate, Nera tries to keep things off the beaten path, but there's always a chance you could run into someone.

Make a roll for the trip to the settlement.

Rolled 55 (1d100)

>>1224770

>>1224776
>55

You make a good pace of things and despite the occasional detour, manage to reach a wooded area a little ways outside the settlement. You can see it yourself easily though, it would be impossible to miss. A little township with the smoke of many fires and chimneys rising, covering much ground and walled with logs in places.

The goblin portion Nera points out, is the one where the buildings are tallest, and incorporate the use of trash the most. Tallest in this sense is no greater than three stories high, but it's still impressive to see the little enclosed shack city and how it rises above the rest of the settlement.

So watching from the woods, Nera wants to get you inside and is trying to think of a way. You could walk in one of the main entrances and try to go unnoticed, but she'd prefer to sneak in a back way. One of the problems though is that while you obviously don't want to get found out by an orcs or trolls say, she also thinks if you enter into the goblin side of town, that if any of them notice you and realize what you are, it will cause a panic.

She wonders maybe if you have any ideas, otherwise she'll just hope for the best.

>>1224823
You think its best to go a back way as well. You ask if there are any back alleys or relatively unpopulated routes to our destination. If none exist you suggest a distraction be made while you make your way through the settlement

>>1224848
A distraction seems like a good idea yes. While there are less traveled areas of goblin town, getting to the trash heap unavoidably goes through frequented areas.

So if a distraction it is, go ahead and roll for the success of it.

Rolled 66 (1d100)

>>1224859
oh boy here goes

>>1224873
>66

A good distraction indeed, Nera has some of the goblins with her run ahead and plan to make a ruckus so you can get to the trash heap without worry.

So you wait for a little while, and when Yiva comes running back letting you all know the coast is clear, you hurry along with them up to the walls of the little township. A small gate sized for goblins is the way in so you have to crawl to fit, and once inside your fortunes don't improve much since the whole town is appropriately sized for goblins. You have to keep your head low, duck or even crouch at times. Still though it's quite impressive the make of this place. It's looks pretty precariously built what with all the trash and simple wood, but for as dense as it is, there must be a ton of goblins in the clan, and you're only seeing part of it along the way.

So eventually you come to a widening of the street, and another walled area within the already walled town. Nera has you wait behind a street corner and goes in, to which before long you see plenty of goblins come streaming out and go their separate ways. If you had to guess, she must have sent them home, but either way you're pressed on by the goblins you're with, and you fit your way inside the inner walled area.

What you're met with is very unappealing, but from what you know of the culture and economy here, it makes sense. Within the inner walls is a small mountain of trash and assorted junk, like a mini landfill. Fortunately it looks as though they were smart enough to not mix food or anything that could rot easily in, so it's not like some stinking moldy pile of refuse. Nera is there waiting, and invites you to look to your heart's content and take as long as you need.

It's up to you how involved you want to get with your looking, if you want to jump right in and start digging around, but go ahead and list some things you'd like or hope to find, either for the goblins or for yourself, and make a roll. The better the roll, the more likely you are to find those things.

Rolled 1 (1d100)

>>1224909
You're not real sure what to look for. You are amazed by the pile in front of you. You remember they were amazed by the flashlight so batteries and battery powered stuff come to mind. You also try to think of stuff that would get lost out here a lot like of tools, or camping/survival gea. Maybe even a working boat motor or generator and some gasoline.You keep your eye out for anything that really catches your eye or you are surprised to find

sorry really had to think about this one

>>1225025
oh my god

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>>1225025
>1

Oh dear...

>>1225025
>>1225031
So while you are rooting through the trash heap looking for what you want and what might benefit the goblins, you start to pick out some of the things. Some batteries here and there gotten from damaged electronics, a small collection of tools and camping gear. You even think to see a portion of a boat motor sticking out.

While going about this though, some goblins not under Nera's direct control happen in and seeing you, start shrieking about there being an orc in the trash pile! Nera and the others try to stop or calm them down, doing so with a couple, but others ran out at the first sign and you can hear their racket carrying out into the street.

Obviously Nera hopes to get things under control, and with the others, leaves to try and deal with the goblin commotion.

>>1225089
You trust Nera but you don't think she'll be able to talk her way out of this one. You decide to you need to find another exit before you find out what happens to orcs (or even worse humans) that trespass in the trash pile. This may be your chance to escape captivity as well

>>1225120
It's unfortunate since you seemed to have stumbled upon a great stash of potential supplies here, but you don't want to risk it. With Nera trying to deal with the issue outside, you figure to try and escape. From the goblins altogether, if you have to.

Make a roll to see how well you fare.

Rolled 91 (1d100)

>>1225137
please not another disaster

>>1225145
>91

You manage to bust your way out through the wall, and back into goblin town proper, and without even being noticed it seems. That's problem one taken care of. Now you have to decide what to do and how to proceed. You can try and wait, lie low till you can find help again, or just get out altogether. There's the way you came into the town through the back entrance, but without the distraction you're not sure how well you could make it out that way again. It may be better though than wandering around and trying to find a main exit.

At the very least though, with all the shrieking and commotion around the entrance of the trash heap, you managed to elude the initial suspicion of being caught in the pile, and you can probably move around without a whole lot of trouble for the time being.

>>1225173
You decide you're stuck in town for the time being, so you need to lay low now. You check your surroundings to see where you can go.

>>1225194
Depending on where you want to go will probably rely on where you are. While in goblin town you stand out quite a lot due to your height and stature. You did happen to see one orc on the way over to the trash heap so it's not like there aren't any, but you'd be drawing attention for sure. If you want to hide though you can look around for a suitable place, roll if you care to. From where you are there's a small plaza not far from where you are, and then several streets around between the rows of tall shack buildings.

From what Yiva told you of the settlement proper though, there is a central area connected to goblin town where all the settlement inhabitants mingle around without much concern. So there are options available.

Head towards the central area. You should be able to blend in there and be able to collect your thoughts

>>1225217
So you wander around through goblin town for awhile, attracting some looks but otherwise passing just fine. After exploring enough, you find what must be the biggest entrance or exit to the little town, at least big enough for anyone bigger than a goblin to pass through.

Making your way you, you enter upon a busy central area at a center point between three different settlement areas, with goblin town behind you, and what must be the orc and troll portions at different sides. You're seeing them for yourself for the first time though, and it's a little shocking, and fearsome to say the least. Not as many as the goblins but still plenty, the orcs are strong and tough looking to a man, varying skin colors from gray to green and some others too. Unlike the goblins though they are dressed more in normal human clothes where they can, and leather or fur where they can't, no sign of trash wearing. And then separate of them are the trolls, fewer in number but twice as noticeable. Huge and broad, easily several feet above you. Their looks range from vaguely humanoid to quite beastly, and they are clothed only in leather and furs.

A lot to take in at first, and you try and find a place to sit and process the situation. Just by the look of the orcs, whom you're trying to imitate, right away you lose the blue tarp. It makes you stand out visually and is trash, so it's probably for the best. For the time being though you're able to pass by well enough and find a place where you're not jostling between folks coming and going.

You try to get a feel for the area and what the buildings are around you.

>>1225272
Well this area that you're currently in doesn't have many buildings at all, it's more like a central mustering ground between the three smaller portions. Folks come and go between the areas as they please, though from your experience at the trash heap, obviously there are some areas where different people are not allowed, like orcs in the goblin area of value (the trash heap). The only terrain of note is a large tree in the middle of the grounds here.

The one thing you can easily notice for sure is that everyone here speaks that other language. The goblins do seem to know English a little, but the orcs and trolls don't, or if they do they don't display it.

If you want though you can try and move to get a better impression of the other smaller portions of the settlement. Not go inside (unless you want to) but get closer for a look.

>>1225310
You begin to realize how in over your head you are. You decide its best to go back to the goblin settlement and see if things have calmed down. While the goblins were your captors they were also your best chance of survival

>>1225329
That does seem like the best course of action, yes. With the options before you, you'll go for the one you know is safe than to risk your life over something.

Along the way though you get sidled up to by a couple of orcs, thinking you one of their own perhaps. One drapes an arm around you, and though you can't tell what they're saying, they don't sound hostile at least. However they do start half-pulling at the bits of trash on your clothes as if to draw attention to them, and they speak to you about who knows what.

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Rolled 88 (1d100)

>>1225360
play it cool

>>1225368
>88

Well you manage to act convincingly enough, and though you don't understand what they're saying, or what you assume to be their questions, you get by well enough by laughing when they laugh, and responding in grunts to anything you think directed at you.

It's worked really well you find, perhaps against your wishes, because the orcs seem to have taken a liking to you and start walking with you, leading the way in part with his arm around your shoulder.

It would appear, if you had to guess, that they're taking you to the orc side of the settlement, away from goblin town.

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>>1225380
proceed with the orcs

>>1225387
You accompany them, since it's been going well so far. Leading the way into the orc part of the settlement, you obviously see many more orcs, and get a look at how they live. The houses are made of wood, but fairly well made, and there's a pretty even mix between house and very large tents, pavilion style. You see a lot of shows of force and violence, but also a lot of friendliness and camaraderie to it all, as orc men and even women behave rather boisterously and take to talking and laughing loudly, getting in tussles and having competitions, and eat and drink.

The latter is where you're led, to one such of the big open tents, near to where a fire blazes and cooking is easily smelled. A very strong smell at that, acrid but also hearty. They sit down with you at a bench among other orcs, and join in the conversation. You get nudged and spoken to on occasion, but your act of laughing with them and grunting back seems to work for the most part and you fit in.

Before long a big wooden mug is shoved in your hands as others are drinking as well, and a big charred leg of some animal is passed down.

>>1225408
You double down on your charade. Down the mug and gnaw into the leg

>>1225426
Fake it till you make it is your mantra! Without exposing your skin too much, you take to sipping the drink after a big bite of the meat and passing it on. The meat had a very strange taste and burned too, but not altogether unpleasant. The drink though is very sharp and strong, and catches you off guard. To keep up appearances you try to maintain the act, but the booze might be too strong overtime.

Roll to see how well you tolerate this awful stuff.

Rolled 95 (1d100)

>>1225433

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>>1225437

>>1225437
>95

For as bad as it is, it could be a taste you get used to. Definitely one you can handle, as you keep up with the best of them there, and even get a refill.

So you keep up the orc act and eventually things start getting more rowdy as folks are getting drunker. Commotion is abound, but among them you get challenged to something of an arm wrestling contest by an orc guy, as he clears off a portion of table after jabbing you in the arm. Some of them seem interested to watch, though most people are doing their own thing.

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You accept his challenge as you are afraid of the alternative.

>>1225461
Well it's not like you stand much a chance when the guy's arms are like twice your size, but you can't really refuse, at least not to feel safe about it. It goes as expected, the guy basically throws you on the floor with the force he pounds your arm down. There's laughing all around but he picks you up and slaps you on the arm warmly, before sitting you down again. This time though there's an orc lady seated across looking for a challenge.

You can put up marginally more of a challenge though she still wins, but she seems to like that you bothered in the first place, and ends up scooching around to your side, offering to share her drink with you. Naturally being this close to to being discovered is worrisome, but at the same time you don't get bothered by any more challenges, when next it looked like another guy wanted to have a play fight. She just shoos him off and puts your arm around her, talking about who knows what and looking to share.

>>1225469
play along

>>1225480
Make a roll for this then, to keep up an act on a personal level. You're not trying to convince a bunch of people, but instead one person spending time with you.

Rolled 51 (1d100)

>>1225480
>>1225484

>>1225485
>51

Not terrible, you aren't able to have a meaningful conversation with her, but you can play along well enough to just share a drink with her and grunt your way through. This continues into the evening, where more and more orcs filter back into their side of town, and people are having dinner proper and celebrating more. You even see some performances put on, and some worthwhile confrontations. You're not totally sure of it all, but she's cheering so you cheer.

After your third drink together, and during some dance performance by a few guys, she gets up and takes your hands along with her, heading outside. Maybe this is your chance to get away you think, where she makes a path past some other big tents with similar happenings going on inside, till rounding behind a house where it's darker and she pulls you against a wall and tries to get frisky, leading your hands on her. Utterly caught off guard, her efforts are enough at first but by the time you make sense of what's happening, she's obviously looking for you to reciprocate.

More than anything you're just dumbfounded how you got dragged along to this.

>>1225492
You're drunkenness is clearly affecting you're judgement as you return the affection however stupid as it may be. You surprisingly had a good time with her since meeting

>>1225500
Just because you were able to handle the drinking, doesn't mean it didn't effect you. Enough at least, to cloud your normal judgement. A strong no usually, but having wound up in some strange other world, having to hide out with goblins and now posing as an orc, you toss reason to the wind and reciprocate.

It even sort of works given how dark it is, and you lean into her for more body contact as you feel her up. To help she loosens her shirt some, before trying to get her hands in your pants. She's enjoying it though for sure and perhaps creepily so are you, for as strange as it is. How far are you willing to go with this though? Or maybe rather, how much do you care for your original plan of escaping, compared to feeling in the moment with her?

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>>1225505
You snap out of it and decide to resist temptation even if she does look like pic related One hasty decision isnt worth your life. You try to communicate this to her and make an attempt to leave

>>1225513
Against any suicidal urges, you come to your senses and resist the green. Trying to pull things back and get less involved though, the problem arises from your being unable to properly communicate with her. Maybe if you could, you could talk your way out, but grunting doesn't work. She seems a mix of confused and hurt, maybe thinking she did something wrong. Probably trying to rekindle things between you though, she moves to try and kiss you but poorly stifles a scream when she realizes you don't have tusks, like she and the other orcs do.

Now you're both a little inebriated but she has the sense to notice this, and while she doesn't immediately pin you as human and start screaming about it, she does grab you by the arm with a strong grip, and is trying to move you out of the shadows to get a better look at you.

>>1225516
You don't put up a fight as she pulls you, feeling some trust having stifled her scream

>>1225519
You avoid a fight, and get dragged into the light, trying to remain calm as she looks you over. Without warning, she quickly pulls at the clothing on your head, fully exposing your face which does call her to scream in surprise. You look around in worry if anyone heard but so far not, while she's recollecting herself. She lets out a confused and angry slew of words you don't understand, except one. "Human", that you understand.

You don't really know how to answer her, but maybe it would be better if you didn't. You just prepare in case she attacks or you have to run, but surprisingly she doesn't. She just grabs you with both hands and shakes you, speaking in frustration before putting you in a headlock but not forcing it, and settling down and clearly trying to think about what to do, looking around occasionally in case anyone happens by.

Just to check, you pull at her arm as if too tight, and she does loosen it and says something that sounds like an apology. She doesn't let you go though.

>>1225523
Oh boy.

Can we conceive of what she plans to do? Can we try to soothe her?

>>1225523
"Can you understand me?"

>>1225527
You try talking to her but she either chooses not to respond in English, or she actually doesn't understand you. She does respond but it sounds like a question, and in her language.

>>1225526
You can guess at what she's thinking about and considering. How you act though is your choice to make.

At the very least, if you believe the goblins, then you can't imagine things going well. Though, she intentionally *not* create a scene or raise the alarm, and hasn't attacked or tired to kill you.

>>1225531
Can you assure her we wont flee or fight back if she lets us go. Perhaps we can establish a more solid, common basis of trust. The easiest way to do that is by first establishing eye contact. Though that's perceived as a challenge in some societies so careful how we do it.

>>1225531
Best to try and soothe her

>>1225533
>>1225535
Yes, we can hum a soothing tune or try and stroke her arm gently. Perhaps go limp in her arms so she knows we won't fight back.

>>1225535
>>1225533
>>1225537
Figuring to try and not give her a reason to kill you at least, you behave non-threateningly, and end up faking passing out in her headlock. She doesn't notice at first, but when she does, she picks you up and slings you over her shoulder, moving along through the streets. Eventually making some distance and avoiding other folks, she makes it to a house and moving inside she carries you to a room and draws the curtain. Setting you down on an actual bed, she looks you up and down and removes the outer disguise clothing so you're down to normal clothes. Looking at your hand and checking your face, she ends up slapping you you a few times to try and wake you up, which being awake already you respond to.

She looks quite concerned and obviously conflicted, having caught herself a human it would seem. Not some violent interloper in you though, as you keep trying to behave harmlessly attempt to make physical contact and touch her arm but she shoves you off and winds back to punch you. Attempting to play it up you flinch and act afraid, which causes her to just force you down on the bed with an arm, and continue to think as she sits there on a stool beside the bed.

>>1225543
boi.

Just...stare at her.

>>1225543
wait for her response

>>1225544
>>1225546
You simply keep quiet, wait and stare. Eventually she eases up on keeping you down, and takes a deep breath, cursing by the sound of things and letting you go. You're able to sit up which startles her a little and she adopts a defensive stance, but your inactivity puts her at ease, and she continue talking but more at you rather than to you.

Moving to look outside of the room, she returns and gestures at you to see if you can understand that way, indicating that she wants to see what you've got in your pockets or in your possession, something like that.

You empty your pockets as a sign of good faith

>>1225553
you don't have anything of value so this is an easy enough decision

>>1225553
>>1225556
2nd

>>1225553
>>1225556
>>1225559
Will continue from here later, I got to turn in for the night. Thanks for playing though, it's been fun!

>>1225561
i'll do the same. see you then

>>1225561
Thank you for running, OP.
I accidentally over-napped, which amounted to my sleep hours, meaning I'll remain awake

>>1225145
>>1225368
>>1225437
You madman

>>1225556
>>1225559
You guys should've actually tried getting into her pants, maybe we wouldn't be here right now who knows

Either way
Supporting
>>1225553
>>1225559

>>1226150
>>1225559
>>1225556
So you turn out your pockets, none of the stuff she's all that interested in except the pocket knife, you figure she was just checking if you had any weapons.

Taking it all away just in case and bundling them up in a sack, she picks you up by the arm and drags you off the bed to the floor, where she ties your arms behind your back and one of your ankles to the foot of the bed. Making a gesture to stay put and probably saying so too, she covers you with the blanket on the floor, and goes about herself, getting ready to sleep.

Well you kind of had to go to the bathroom, but you guess you'll just have to hold it for the night.

---

The next day you're woken as she gets up, moving around the room. Eventually she takes the blanket off and checks if you're still alive, then undoes you from the bed and affords you privacy with a bucket so you can take a leak.

She's also got food for you, but you can tell she's waiting for you to finish, so she can tie your hands again.

>>1226173
You go about your business. When you go back to her you ask "Why haven't you turned me in?" knowing theres a strong possiblity she doesnt understand

>>1226173
Tell her we're sorry for not being the orc she wanted us to be

Make sure she feels our sadness/regret through our words

>>1226178
More than a strong possibility, she *actually* doesn't understand.

>>1226188
You try and apologize and seem sad and regretful. This does actually seem to register with her, and she kind of half sigh, half groans as she rubs your arm. Still though, when you're done eating, she binds your arms again, sounds like she's apologizing as well, and covers your head up before she hoists you up to carry on her shoulder again. You can feel as she makes her way out of the room and is going somewhere. If you wanted to you could try to wriggle or free yourself, but unless you're mistaken, you're in the middle of the orc settlement.

>>1226211
Stay put and whisper one last sorry

>>1226224
this

>>1226224
One last sorry it is, if only she could understand it.

Eventually after being hauled around for awhile, you're set down near to where other people are, you can hear talking and such. Before long though it becomes arguing and maybe even the sound of a tussle? Without warning though the cover is yanked off your head and mix of gasps, screams and angry exclamations are heard as your eyes adjust to the light. You're met with the sight of a small gathering of orcs in the big tent you've been brought to, and they're arguing and probably trying to figure out what to do with you. A couple times some of them try to get physical, like grabbing you or something, but the orc lady stops them and consistently keeps guard of you from anything nasty happening.

Still, it looks like you've been found out by a bunch of them now, as you get lots of quick glances and stares between the fervent discussion going on.

>>1226243
You sit quietly listening

>>1226243
Give Orc Girl a confused look, do we know her name?

>>1226267
If she gave you her name, you weren't aware of it being so, rather than just another word of their language. You look confused at her, but she just keeps by you to make sure no one messes you up.

>>1226266
It works well enough for awhile, but all the commotion going on attracts attention, and eventually a few better equipped or at least better dressed orcs happen in. Probably here to break up the fuss, but when they see you their demeanors change and they forcibly go to grab you. The orc lady tries to stop it, but they push her down angrily as they rather roughly grab you, harshly. At first you think her to try and free you from them as she gets up and grabs at you with angry words, but you realize she quickly passed off the pocket knife in your tied hands before they separate the two of you again and drag you elsewhere.

There's a good deal more commotion as you're led through the street, which attracts a small following. Being taken to a longhouse though, you're thrown down amidst a gathered collection of orcs and others, and similarly unceremoniously, a goblin fellow is shoved out of the crowd next to you.

He's surprised at first to see a human, but apologizes and says you're in for a bad time now.

>>1226298
"What do you mean?" you ask "What's going to happen?"

>>1226306
Seconding

>>1226306
Obviously concerned about your wellbeing, you ask what he means and what your fate is to be. He says that the chieftain doesn't like humans, and that you'll probably be shown off to everyone to scare them, and after that you'll probably be killed or eaten. That's what happened to the last few humans to have been caught.

You don't have any reason to doubt him either, as you look around the room and see everyone obviously quite concerned about you. A big orc fellow at the far end though, after listening to the chatter, gets up and approaches. The chieftain if you had to guess, a tough looking guy with several visible scars and with some crude, but actual armor made of scrap metal. On the approach, he looks you over before kicking you hard to knock you on your back. There's some cheers around but you can tell by looking he enjoyed that for himself.

You do happen to notice the orc lady from before having to be restrained and shouting something, probably trying to speak on your behalf. At least you have that, though how much it will help remains to be seen, as the chieftain is clearly waiting for some reaction.

>>1226332
Stay tough, keep quiet and look him dead in the eyes

>>1226332
Try to move closer to Orc Lady if they let us

>>1226340
also add "You must be Rellidve."

>>1226340
>>1226341
Stay tough or retreat?

>>1226351
I don't see much success in a retreat at this time

>>1226359
Let's go with tough but let's try not to look threatening
>>1226351

>>1226372
>>1226359
You decide to stand up for yourself, you're getting tired of being pushed around and ordered since you came to this strange place. Gathering your courage, you tough it out and stand up to face him, looking him in the eye and calling him by his name. At least you're pretty sure it's his name.

He clearly wasn't expecting this though, and after some initial confusion starts laughing. The others around him start cheering for it, but the orc lady shouts something out which makes people go quiet. The chieftain is clearly angered by this and would act, but the chanting of those around quietens his would-be violence.

In response, he takes off some of the armor, and moves forward to bump into you, basically fronting as he crosses his arms and looks down with a fierce stare. The folks around enjoy the display, but the goblin nearby tells you to back down, saying it'd be better for you just to roll over and maybe he'll be quick about killing you. For everyone else around though, including the orc lady, you can't help but feel pretty bold. Even if this guy could probably kill you with a punch.

>>1226390
"I don't want to die like a coward." you tell the goblin. Based on your short experience with the orcs you believe they respect boldness so you'll keep it up even if you are shaking in your boots

Rolled 13 (1d100)

>>1226390
Sigh

This is for you Orc Lady
Sneak attack with the pocket knife to the throat

If this is not that kind of battle or If that could get us killed more easily

Be the first to give out a punch

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>>1226408
Best out of three?

Can we roll one more time?

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>>1226408

>>1226428
You can still roll

>>1226411
>>1226428
Well other players can roll sure, though it doesn't have to be for the same thing if they don't want.

Rolled 74 (1d100)

>>1226404
i guess i'll roll for my bluff then if that can trump the sneak attack

>>1226445
Nice

>>1226445
>>1226404
You're not sure if it's a fight or not, but you're not backing down. You bump him back, which he must have been looking forward to because he goes to talk to everyone else there. You take the chance with the pocket knife ready, to lunge for him and try and go for the throat. It's not that sharp but for what you need it to do, you just need to apply enough force.

And indeed you do manage to stab him in the neck, to the shock of everyone there. The chief himself doesn't even seem to register at first, but once he feels the knife handle out of his neck, he angrily winds back and punches you hard enough to send you tumbling across the floor. There's a lot of angry remarks and boos from the crowd at your action, but it's all cut off by a roar of rage from the chief as he rips the knife from his neck and throws it aside. You notice the wound to be bleeding freely, but he's more interested in exacting revenge, as he walks over and grabs you by the leg to drag you outside, hurling you across the ground.

The crowd of people who'd been following but not allowed in the longhouse can see this now, along with everyone inside streaming out, and there's a huge commotion as people give space for you, partly out of fear but mostly in anticipation for what's to happen. Even Nera you notice is there now, running to you side and asking what you did, and how things could get this bad?

The chief though you see now entering the circle cleared by the crowd. A couple people, a different orc lady and probably some of his friends or fighters try and stop him because of the neck injury, but he'll have none of it as he removes the rest of the armor, and grabbing at his neck, drags a bloody hand across his chest to mark it. Looking at you with fury, he's out for your blood now too. Nera tries to help but she's knocked aside by orcs near to you, who lift you up to your feet for the fight.

Rolled 66 (1d100)

>>1226479
Evade then punch whenever possible, we need to wear him out

Look at Orc Lady with a "This is for you" look before the fight starts

Rolled 35 (1d100)

>>1226500

>>1226500
>66

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml4wAnvfM4M

A pretty decent job. You take some serious punches at first that feel like being hit by a semi, each one nearly putting you out of the fight and you barely manage to keep up with things.

However, as the fight wears on, the exertion of it is clearly getting to the chief. Especially, from his injury, as it continue to bleed free without any effort put to stopping it. He's moving slower, he's breathing heavier, and his stance is unsteady. You don't think you could go on the offensive, but you're finding it easier to evade him now and recover from the earlier beating.

Some people you notice look to be calling for a stop to the fight now, seeing the state the chief is in, especially those closest to him. The general crowd sentiment though is great entertainment and awe at seeing a human, in a fight no less. Over it all as you pass her side of the crowd by a few times you hear Nera's small voice calling up saying not to let it end in a draw. You're not sure why, but you could imagine some reasons for it.

>>1226601
Finish the orc then counterattack when he misses a punch, uppercut him or something

Do we need to roll for this? He's in pretty bad shape already so

And how does Orc Lady look right now?

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>>1226601
Keep fighting

>>1226616
Finish the orc, counterattack when he misses a punch

>>1226616
>>1226617
>>1226622
A roll couldn't help. A small problem though in that despite his condition, given his size and toughness you can't really cause him much harm just by punching or kicking, you're just not that fit. You can certainly try, but depending on how far you want to go, you're kind of limited. Outlasting him isn't the problem now, so much as soundly finishing him. At least with your bare hands.

The orc lady though, like everyone else is intently focused on the fight, but seeing the state of things she looks happy for you as well. Or at least for the way things are going, considering everyone was expecting you to get slaughtered.

>>1226655
Try to bait him into a punch and when he misses jump on his back and try to hurt the stab wound, get our fingers in there and wiggle them around or try to scratch

>>1226671
>>1226671
yes, and if that doesnt work

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>>1226699
pic related

>>1226671
Getting closer now, you try and lure him into another punch, and then round to his back and go for the neck wound. You land a solid hit on it and try to dig your fingers in, having some success, though he staggers a bit and manages to grab you from behind him. With a solid effort he slings you up and over him, and slams you on the ground, gripping your neck and trying to choke the life out of you. Met face to face, he's clearly struggling to stay up, but is willing to try and do this last thing and kill you in revenge. You're slipping fast against his grip, but your limbs are free, and he's definitely unsteady.

>>1226713
Dig our thumbs into his eyes and him bleeeeeeeed

>>1226719
Make a roll to act, while being strangled.

Rolled 27 (1d100)

>>1226737

>>1226770
Sigh

I guess we're dead now

Can i roll again?

>>1226776
Only other players can roll!

Rolled 55 (1d100)

>>1226737
rollie pollie olie eye gouge

>>1226786
>>1226770
A decent attempt, feeling the end coming on, you flail against the chief and in a last panicked attempt, go for his eyes. It's a struggle and you're not able to just jab them out, but you scratch and cause him enough pain to let go of you to protect himself. Staggering back a bit, he struggles to keep upright and can't even see properly now. He's no longer attacking you, just fighting to stay awake.

You're on the ground choking for breath, but you notice now everyone's gone quiet, clearly not expecting the way things have gone. No one really knows what to do now and they just state in disbelief. How you act now could well determine how things end up for you.

Rolled 31 (1d100)

>>1226799
Drop kick him, that should have enough momentum to knock him down

Rolled 16 (1d100)

>>1226810

>>1226810
Yeah, you attempt a pretty crappy drop kick, in your badly beaten condition. It's enough though to send the chief toppling over to the ground with a wham. Struggling to get up, you only barely manage to stand, and do so wobbly.

There's an explosion of activity though from the crowd both good and bad. Immediately the orc lady from before breaks free of being restrained and runs to hug you and lift you up in a spin. Unexpectedly though, an older orc woman after checking the downed chieftain, runs up and socks the one with you, knocking her away as the older one grabs you. They both have a fight over you, before several of the guys get involved and toss the ladies aside and handle you roughly, shouting among one another and nearly attempting to kill you more than once. You're getting thrown around like a ragdoll, but it's a big booming voice of a troll lady who shuts most people there up, as she pushes through the crowd and makes the orc guys stop shaking you around.

From all the commotion though, it's really too much, and already feeling dizzy you fade out and drop.

---

You awaken some time later feeling completely awful, terribly bruised and swollen in places and agonizingly sore from the beating. You're a live though, as you look around and find yourself in an actual proper bedroom, probably given the chance to rest. You're obviously worried about things, but a friendly face is there to help you calm down.

It's Tari, the goblin lady and first person you met after coming here. She's standing beside the bed with a bowl of cold water and a wet rag, trying to get the blood off you in parts. You also notice some assorted goods like plants and such on the beside table. When she sees you awake though she drops the bowl in surprise, and happily leaps up on the bed to hug you, apologizing after for forgetting your condition and how it hurts to do most anything.

She asks how you're doing, and if you need anything? They called her back from the camp and put her in charge of taking care of you.

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>>1226810
>>1226841

>>1226876
We're in pretty bad shape, everything hurts and yes, we need Orc Lady

>>1226883
You're hurt yes, she says that's bound to happen when you challenge an orc chieftain, though that you won... no one can recall that ever happening before, at least not a true challenge for power.

She says she'll try her best to take care of you though and if there's anything she can do to help let her know. You ask for "Orc Lady" but she's confused and wonders which one? Do you have a name? If you want just any orc lady she can find the nearest one, there's a bunch around.

>>1226876
We're glad to see her. You ask where you are and what's happening as well as the whereabouts of the orc mistress

>>1226901
>>1226905
You drop the matter of the orc lady as Tari must not know

>>1226901
Tell her to Ask Nera what happened to the Orc Lady that was with us and
>>1226905

>>1226905
She's glad to see you too. You ask what's all going on, she says you're in the main long house where they're letting you rest up till you're good to go on your own. Everyone else is outside in the main area debating and trying to figure out what to do now, since you defeated the chief in a challenge for power, so technically the role should pass to you. She's not entirely sure about how it works since it's mostly orc business, but it's a big deal since it rarely only happens and between different tribes rather than within the same. From the gossip she heard, the chief only did it as a humorous gesture, but technically it should still count.

As for the orc lady, again she doesn't know who you're talking about since she only just arrived a short while ago, she wasn't here for the fight or the aftermath.

>>1226955
Ask her if she could go find Nera

>>1226955
Tell her that despite your weakened state you want to go down and listen to these discussions. You offer Tari to be your translator

>>1226991
>>1226992
You'd like to see Nera at this time, but in asking to listen to all the talking, Tari says Nera is present in the discussion going on. She's the representative of all the goblins here so naturally she has a say.

She recommends against it, but you insist, so she helps you as best she can to hobble your way out of the room and through the longhouse to the main meeting room. It takes a bit before people notice you and right away there's an angry and nearly violent response, though once again the troll lady there shuts down hostile action towards you. Instead of you then they yell at Nera, who angrily asks Tari what's going on and that you shouldn't be out here, especially not in your condition.

>>1227020
Is Orc Lady around? And mention we need to talk to her

>>1227020
"I didn't feel comfortable sitting and waiting for someone to decide my fate. From what I understand of your customs I am technically chieftan so I believe I have some right to these discussions. Please translate for me."

>>1227037
You ask after the orc lady, specifying the one who found you and hugged you after. The orcs know who that is, though she's not in here since this is official business and she's the equivalent to a commoner. She's probably outside somewhere if you want to find her though.

>>1227047
You get Tari to translate for you, saying how you won't just sit by and let them determine what happens to you, you have a say just as well and want to be heard, and you invoke the technical right as chief. The others there still aren't happy with you, but you can tell they respect your stance and standing up for yourself, so with the troll's saying so you'd guess, they allow you to say. Probably too presumptuous though to sit on the chief's chair, unless you want to.

Tari though climbs up next to you and whispers in your ear as the talking continues, trying to translate what she hears. From the sound of things, most people, especially the orcs are unhappy with the current situation. There's no doubt in anyone's mind that you ousted the chief, and though he survived the fight, he's disgraced now, no one wants him back. The orcs would want another orc next in line though, which the troll and Nera disagree with. Nera because she obviously thinks you being in charge would be better for the goblins, and the troll because tradition says what has to happen and she considers your defeat of the chieftain to be an omen that must be heeded. It seems while folks don't all agree or like the troll's stance, they all respect her since she's the religious leader or equivalent, for the whole collective tribe.

The orcs though still speak, argue to, and maintain their stance and sound to have many good points. Most of them have to do with you being human, and weak, but they have real concern about how other tribes will react if they find out the old chief was defeated, or that a human is ruling over them. That news alone, could spread farther than the bayou even.

>>1227081
You interrupt the bickering "I have no intention to be your chieftain. This has all been an unfortunate turn of events. My only desire is to return home to my world. From what I understand though this is very difficult."

>>1227081
Let's not sit on the chief's chair then

Will they accept Orc Lady? She helped us get to the chieftan so she helped bring him down

>>1227114
They could help us go back if we get them on our side

>>1227119
I thought reassuring them of your intentions would bring the orcs to a compromise and get some cooperation from the group on a plan to return home

>>1227119
>>1227143
we'll still be impromptu chief in the meantime

>>1227114
>>1227119
So what's the decision to make? Of course they'll probably make the final decision whether or not to boot you out, or eat you, but your words carry weight at the moment.

>>1227152
think i'll change to await a decision (you feel you have the majorit) and request the presence of she orc like the other guy suggested. You'll make your last statement to the court that you will respect the decision they come to

>>1227152
>>1227196
We're okay with whatever they decide as longs as they don't try to kill us

>>1227196
>>1227210
Respectfully you say you'll defer to their decision, which wins you points. In the meantime while they continue sorting the situation out then, you ask to see the orc lady and Tari helps you out then. Taking your leave, you head through the long house to the entrance, and door outside. Once out there, you're met with a lot of attention by a small crowd of gathered people, all focused on you with mixed reaction. A bunch of kids too of the tribe, probably interested in coming to see the human. Tari says a lot of them want to know about you and what the situation is with the rulership of the tribe. While you consider what to say though, an orc women, the older one from before exits the longhouse and joins at your side, and unexpectedly draws you in for a kiss and holds you close. So strange with the tusks and the taste of orc mouth, but she's pretty enthusiastic about it. The act gets cheers and hoots around, and she lifts your arm up to the crowd saying some things which the gathered people seem to appreciate.

You ask Tari what is going on, she says it's the defeated chief's wife, and she's telling people you ousted him and will be the new chieftain, with her remaining the chieftess to help you transition into the role and life. Whatever the case, she did a pretty good job of dispelling any anger or doubt towards you from the crowd, and you get the impression she's popular with the tribe.

>>1227260
Fuck

Is she going to follow us around?
Either way let's keep searching for Orc Lady

>>1227260
Uh...is she hot?

Anyway, continue searching for the Orc Lady

>>1227260
Your starting to warm up to this whole orc chief business. A part of you thinks this might not be such a bad gig after all. You really didn't have a whole lot going on with your life at home anyway

>>1227266
Ill second this

>>1227273
She's older than us man, that's reason enough to search for Young Orc Lady.

And might i add she liked us when we first met

>>1227283
Older women can be sexy?

But no, I just want to find the orc lady because we owe her a huge thanks. Maybe we can be friends now.

>>1227287
Maybe we can be more than friends eh?

A new chief deserves a new wife! Not the wife of the previous disgraced chief, ew

>>1227291
agreed.

>>1227291
Dude.

That's all I'm going to say.

But polygamy is probably acceptable, at least for a chief tan. Keep in mind that the wife solidifies our position, whereas the orc lady, for being a mere commoner, will destabilize our position.

>>1227266
She actually seems intent to usher you back inside, probably from the condition of your injuries. You can go looking for the other orc lady but this one seems fine accompanying you around.

>>1227273
Well she's older, not like an old lady but probably 30s if you had to guess compared to human looks. She's got a more refined, womanly attractiveness to her, and a fuller figure. She's an orc though so it's all relative, compared to a human lady she's pretty monstrous.

All this said, it's not like you're actually considering something with her, right?

Either way you wander around looking for the other orc lady. The one with you eventually asks Tari what you're up to and Tari explains, to which the orc lady leads you along in a proper direction, stopping occasionally to talk to people and introduce you to them, basically keeping up a public image you figure.

You end up being led though to a fire circle were a bunch of people are seated around, and the chieftess points out the other orc lady, while she makes herself known to those there to draw their attention and give you the chance to go meet the orc lady you know. When she does notice you, she's surprised and happy to see you, taking care not to hurt you with much physical contact. It's great to have Tari there too because she can translate what's being said, basically the orc lady is saying how great it is you survived and while she doesn't know if you winning was a good idea, she's really impressed by a human. Particularly since when they rarely do show up, they end up getting killed or eaten.

>>1227300
That changes things, ask her if the chieftan can have more than one wife and thank Young Orc Lady for helping us out

>>1227300
>All this said, it's not like you're actually considering something with her, right?
No actually, just male curiosity.

>>1227300
Thank her. She saved our life. She stood up for us, risking her own. Holy crap, give her all the thanks in the world. She's the sis-bro.

>>1227296
I think with enough persuasion though, we could arrange for her to remain a figure head rather than our "queen"

>>1227300
You ask her name having never learned it and thank her for defending you. You also ask her to join you back at the long house and continue your conversation there as the council arrives at a decision

>>1227326
>You also ask her to join you back at the long house and continue your conversation there as the council arrives at a decision
That's not a good political move with the orc wife around and to the crowd.

>think with enough persuasion though, we could arrange for her to remain a figure head rather than our "queen"
You're mistaken where the quotation belongs. Not only is a figurehead degrading, but more so what you actually mean. You mean to throw the true queen aside, nothing more an ornament, and make the orc lady our mistress.

>>1227312
Who are you asking about the chieftain stance? It could be important.

>>1227322
You thank the orc lass profusely, Tari translating. You share a friendly moment together where she apologizes for putting you in such a dangerous situation to begin with, originally her idea was to turn you in and speak on your behalf and try to defend you, hoping that people would accept giving you over to the goblins to try and return you to the human world. Unfortunately she didn't think the chief's friends would happen by so quickly. Even so, she's amazed things actually worked out for you and thinks maybe it's a sign from the gods, like that other famous human who lived here in the past. Definitely she wishes the best for you, thinking you'll need it if you do end up as chief, since the other tribes and outsiders will change their relations towards this one if you do.

>>1227326
You take the chance to more properly introduce yourselves. Her name is Keresville, and Tari laughs when she says the orc lass thinks Trevor is a weird name, the same as what she thought.

At any rate you ask if she wants to come back to the long house, but she doesn't think that would be such a good idea. A lot of people are angry and unhappy with her, that she ended up bringing you into the situation and causing all this change. Maybe later if things calm down, but for now she's here with friends and family who will keep people from harassing or attacking her.

Also just on a personal level, Tari whispers that she doesn't think the chieftess would allow it.

>>1227362
You realize how much you are treading on thin ice so you think it best to respect their customs and be careful of your actions hereon. You tell her you speak again soon and tell the chieftess you are ready to return.

>>1227362
>Who are you asking?
Um Chief Wife?

And tell Keresvill i like that name that if anyone is giving her trouble she shoul come to us, we can probably help her out now that we're the chief

after that we should go back to the long house

>>1227377
...
>>1227362
Thank her, and promise we will see each other again, as friends.

>>1227395
Bull shit, we can't do that. We arent respected enough, and we don't have power.

>Um Chief Wife?
Worst person to ask, man. We just asked Tari and she said he wife wouldnt allow it.

>so busy criticizing others that I forgot to complete the action

>>1227362
In addition to thanking Keresville once more, say we like her name (I actually like it) and return to the longhouse with the chieftain's wife for now. Get to know her, it will help us in the long run.

>>1227399
Calm down anon
I said probably

>>1227418
and i only wanted to be nice

>>1227418
Sorry, didn't mean to sound hostile. Forgive me, anon?

>>1227399
whats with the ... ?

>>1227445
You will regret knowing.

>>1227439
Sadist Anon?

>>1227465
Well I'll just leave you to your spergboy antics then.

>>1227362
It was fun while it lasted QM

>>1227377
>>1227395
>>1227399
>>1227409
Maybe you'll hold off on asking about family structure for now. After all, it's not like you're going to just remain here, become the ruler, and pick a native woman to settle down with... right?

So you figure just to return to the longhouse and when the chieftess notices, she holds you close again and continues walking together with you. On the way back, unexpectedly you get accosted by a younger orc fellow who tries to fight you, but the chieftess after failing to get rid of him by commanding, she subtly eases from your holding each other and suddenly shoulder slams the guy to the ground, kneeing him in the chest and punching him a few times till some other orc lady yells for help or for her to stop, you're not sure. Getting up she spits on the ground between, before holding you close again and continuing along.

Naturally you ask what just happened, Tari translates and says that the guy was looking to fight you and win while you were weak, so that he might in turn win the position of chief from you. Given your condition though, the chieftess just took care of the problem instead, since she's got your back and because it would be a pathetic violation of the traditions for some brash kid to take advantage of your condition. You hear Tari mutter though that the chieftess is just protecting her investment.

Either way you return to the longhouse after again, stopping a few times to meet and greet fellow tribe members, and seeing off the people gathered outside the longhouse with another deep kiss by the chieftess, met with a cheer from the crowd. Inside again, she speaks warmly to you and traces her hand along your face. Tari says she things you did a good job together and looked great to the rest of the tribe, and that she'll take care of your injuries instead of Tari, suggesting you should get back to resting. A good strong effort to get out and see people in your state, but really you should heal up.

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>>1227494
>>1227468
>>1227465
>>1227445
What even is going on right now?

>>1227502
HOLY SHIT

She's marriage material

Okay, lets rest then

>>1227502
>>1227514
Pretty good, huh?

>>1227511
Humans, OP. But that also means you can ignore 40% of the things we say or do.

>>1227502
Yup, rest.

>>1227468
*gasp!*
Masochist Anon?

>>1227557
what
whos this, im confused now

im just a lurker from stranded

>>1227571
Just messing with you ;)

Yup.

>>1227590
if i may, that hostile/dick vibe follows you around

squinting

jk ;)

>>1227617
Nah, it's true.

Squints back.

>I'm just a lurker.
You sure?

>>1227631
Yes

I know squinting at you makes you calm down

squinting

>>1227639
It does? You sure?{/spoiler]
Squints back.

>>1227514
>>1227539
You agree to rest then for now, and are sorry to see Tari dismissed, but tell her to stick around as she's a great help.

On the way back to the room you figure to just go the way you came, through the hall, but notably the chieftess stops you. Kindly enough, but she says something softly while rubbing your arm, and ushers you instead another way. Through a side hallway past various rooms, you end up avoiding the main hall completely, and reach the room in short order.

Once inside she helps you to the bed and sits you down while she takes your shoes off. Having you sit up on the edge of the bed, she checks your legs and then your arms, before you get the impression that she's looking to see how injured you are. Most are around your torso which she notices when she lifts your shirt up, and sounds like she's expressing sympathy, as she lifts your arms up and takes the shirt off, so she can dab some of the remedies on where you're hurt the most. You kind of develop a back and forth where she asks a question and touches places, and when you react in pain she applies medicine, and eventually though you don't understand one another, you get the idea that what she's asking is something like "Does this hurt?" while she understands you saying "Yes" or "No".

Eventually she moves around behind you on the bed and sees to your back much the same way, and when she's done rubs your shoulders for a bit. Honestly, however things might turn out going forward, and however things have been so far, it's actually really nice just to have some close attention and a kindness shown after winding up in this weird land. You appreciate the concern, and she ends up sitting back in bed, and bringing your head to rest on her lap so she can apply medicine to your face with a gentler touch. While doing so she hums a soft tune you're not familiar with, dabbing at your face first and going on to stroke through your hair.

>>1227649
shit

>>1227656
Just relax, let her do her thing while we sleep