>>1369743
>Anna

>>1369743
>Name suggestion for the wolf pup?

DD.

:V

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>>1369743
So what does our doggo look like (heterochromatic eyes, fur color)?

Anything in particular that makes it stand out? It could help giving a name.

>>1369743
Fluffy

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>>1369753
Whitish gray. Nothing TOO special just yet. He's still just a pup, after all!

>>1369743
How about Romulus or Remus?

>>1369761
>Romulus
This is good.

>>1369743
>Vult
For Deus Vult.

>>1369743
I'd go for Romulus.>>1369761

>>1369743
>Throat-ripper

>>1369743
Is this an elaborate ruse to lure us into speaking in-character?

>>1369761
supporting Romulus

>>1369743
Deus Vult

>>1369772
Gasp

>>1369772
we spend two days hand forging his tag with his named inscribed, Morgan is furious but impressed

>>1369761
Supporting Romulus as well.

>>1369772
This. True templars don't need words to get their threats across.

>>1369743
Lets try this again.
>Deus Vult

>>1369780
In this case, let the name of its collar be "Sif".

>>1369788
>wanting the puppy to die protecting your sword after you pass.
What kind of monster are you?

>>1369761
Okay, I get the joke now. We're the exact opposite of the whole myth.


Anyways, Idon’t think we should put our wolf in the kennels with the other dogs. Not for its safety, but for the other dogs. Dire wolves pups probably experience huge growth spurts and I wouldn't be surprised if ours becomes the Alpha in the kennels in less than a week.

>>1369743
>>1369761
I'll support Romulus.

>>1369788
Artorias can also work. Roman name after all.

>>1369761
Romulus sounds good

>>1369788
>>1369800

Obligatory vote for either Puppy Sif or Puppy Artorias

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>>1369743
All right, so there seems to be a lot of support for Romulus! Is this acceptable?

>Y
>N

>>1369855
Y

>>1369855

>Y
Already voted for it, if that matters.

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>>1369855
>>Y

>>1369855
>Y

>>1369855
>Y

>>1369855
>>Y

>>1369855
>Y

>>1369855
>Y
Could be worse. Feels weird without a Remus to go with, though.

>>1369855
Y

>>1369869
Wouldn't mind Freki, but Romulus works too.

>>1369855
Y

>>1369855
>Y

We Latin now

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>>1369855
You pause for a moment, trying to think of a suitable name, and then it hits you. You dig into your pack and pull out a small tattered book. You flip though the pages, with Morgan looking on wonderment.

"How do you flip through a book so fast with those gauntlets on?" She wonders aloud.

You rub two armored fingers together. Practice, lots of practice. You then continue flipping through until you find the page you're looking for and hand the book to Morgan.

"...Romulus?" She frowns.

You cock your head to the side, wondering if she was unhappy withe the name choice.

"N-no, I'm not saying it's a bad name or anything!" Morgan assures you. "I just... never figured you to be a fan of the Classics."

Romulus barks happily.

>They're a good read.
>It was part of the Templar curriculum.
>Other

>>1369928
>>They're a good read.
Lots of sword fights and sometimes pirates!

>>1369931
And stupid sexy witches.

>>1369928
>>They're a good read.

>>1369928
>>They're a good read.

>>1369928
>They're a good read.

>>1369928
>They're a good read.
>It was part of the Templar curriculum

you're allowed to enjoy required text

>>1369928
>headpat doggo

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>>1369933
>>1369928

The Order's Nuns were very...."enthusiastic" in their teaching jobs.

>>1369928
>>They're a good read.

>>1369928
>It was part of the Templar curriculum.

>>1369948
>inb4 All the highest ranking members of every Order make way to them, not even mentioning our Order.

>>1369928
>They're a good read.
>That also happened to be part of the Templar curriculum.
The above all conveyed in a single shrug.

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>>1369948
[chivalry intensifies]

>>1369928
>>They're a good read.

>>1369928
>>They're a good read.

>>1369928
>>They're a good read.
and
>It was part of the Templar curriculum.

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>>1369964
Gotta find the best way to expose and teach initiates to resist the fear-boner.

>>1369928
>They're a good read.

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>>1369928
You shrug and point to the book again and then to your chest, indicating that the book was something you personally enjoyed quite a lot. And to any sharp eyed observer, the way the pages were worn and torn at the edges would indicate how well used the book was.

"Huh, I didn't really expect that." Morgan smiles just a bit as she plops Romulus into your arms. "From what I heard, I expected guys like you to be really grumpy all the time."

You shake your head. Only when it came to purging the unfaithful and unclean. You then point to her and give a thumbs up. She didn't seem to be either, to her credit.

"Um, thanks?" Morgan frowned, unsure if you were complimenting her or not. "Anyways, I suppose we should get going to Eisenwand."

You pause. Eisenwand.

Morgan sighs as she seems to pick up on your confusion.

"The capital of the Frontier?" She rolls her eyes. "You came all the way out here and didn't know that?"

You tap a finger on your helmet. That fall probably messed with your memory.

"Sure, whatever you say." Morgan shakes her head, unconvinced. "Anyways, if we start walking, we can probably get there before noon. Unless you want to rent out a wagon?"

>Take a wagon.
>Walk
>Other

>>1370011
>>Walk
Apply huntress to one shoulder, Romulus to the other.

>>1370011
>>Walk

>>1370011
>Take a wagon.
more time to cuddle with Romulus

>>1370011
>>Walk

>>1370011
>>Walk

>>1370011
>>Walk

>>1370011
>>Walk

>>1370011
>Walk

>>1370011
>Walk

>>1370011
>Walk

Honestly, we'd probably scare the crap out of anyone riding with us.

There are no songs sung, or tales told about us being praised. Only stories that mothers tell their children to get them to behave.

>>1370011
im gonna make a hobbit joke but i forgot how to do it now
>Walk

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>>1370011
>>Walk

>>1370011
>walk

Wagon rides are the the weak and unfaithful

>>1370011
>>Walk

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>>1370011
You pick up your pack and sling it over your shoulder, and securely perch Romulus on one of your pauldrons. You then point to the road ahead.

"Walk it is, then." Morgan nods as she picks up her own pack.

And the two of you head down the road leading west, Sol at your backs.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>1370072
And we meet...

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>1370072

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>1370072
Rolling for random encounter...

Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>1370072

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>1370072
nat 1 incoming

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>>1370077
>>1370080
>>1370082
I swear to god it better not be an exhibitionist mage/ranger elf

>>1370086
>exhibitionist mage/ranger elf
I'm not seeing the problem in that.

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>>1370090
Some white mages are obviously a bit too lustful for some people's tastes.

>>1370086
>>1370090
>>1370098
Some healers provide more services than the basic package in exchange for additional compensation.

We also need a scoundrel and one of those cute witches with big hats.

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>>1370072
As you and Morgan walk down road, you start to slow your pace when you see a person lying in the middle of the road. Clearly injured.

"Help..." The man croaks.

"Wait." Morgan puts a hand on your chestplate to stop you, her other hand reaching for her bow. "Something's not right."

You turn to her to see what she was getting at.

"I don't smell any blood." Morgan narrows her eyes as she points at the man's hastily bandaged leg, stained heavily with what should be blood. "He's faking the injury."

"Well fuck, looks like we gotta do this the hard way." The man grunts as he stands up on his own two feet.

Two more strangers emerge from the trees beside him, and Morgan spins around when two more appear from behind, cutting off any means of escape.

"Really? Bandits?" Morgan groans as she points at you. "You guy must either be idiots or really damn desperate to try and mug a TEMPLAR."

"Wait, what?" The lead bandit hesitates.

Now was your chance. You quickly scan your opponents. All five bandits weren't particularly well armored, but they were armed with an assortment of swords and clubs. Not a big threat to your armor, but they could hurt Morgan and cause damage to you if they got close enough.

So far, their only advantage was numbers, but they had quite a few numbers.

>Try to intimidate them.
>Attack!
>Other

>>1370116
>>Attack!
Make the frontier safe from all monsters.

Even the human kind.

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>>1370109
Someone who knows how to handle alchemy/science stuff or blackpowder would also be nice.

>>1370116
>>1370116
>Try to intimidate them.

>>1370116
>Attack
TAKE THE INITIATIVE

>>1370116
>Attack!

>>1370116
>Other
>Challenge them to Glorious Combat with the universal symbol for such invitations that the Templars are (in)famous for.
https://youtu.be/AoXxuae8wIU

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>>1370109

>The scoundrel *is* the cute witch with a a big hat
>The scoundrel-witch is also as flamboyant as the day is long

>>1370116
>Attack!

rollan for initiative

>>1370116
>>Attack!

>>1370119

Maybe we need a dedicated weapon to kill monsters like a silver, and steel blades?

>>1370116
>>Attack!

>>1370116
>>Try to intimidate them.

>>1370116
>Try to intimidate them.
We need not seek unnecessary battles.

>>1370116
>>Attack!

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>>1370121
>blackpowder
not the craziest idea

>>1370116
>completely ignore them and carry on

>>1370116
>Attack!

>>1370126
But what if humans are the monsters?

>>1370131
If we intimidate them and they run, then they'll just pull the same shit to another traveller.

>>1370116
>6+ foot tall guy in pitch black full plate armor and a halberd that looks like a villain walked right out of a fairy tale
>Incredibly experienced Forester that saw through our trap in mere seconds
>Hey guys, let's mug these people! I'm sure it'll be worth it!
Bandits, man.

>Attack!

>>1370142
Well, it's not like they were getting hired for jobs for their brains. Attacking a guy in full armor? That's a paladin.

>>1370142
Never know. Maybe they actually have a brain to balls ratio above 1:1?

>>1370142
Never should have come here!

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>>1370133

Most blackpowder weaponry until the advent of the flintlock rifle was both unwieldy and finicky--and even flintlocks had their hiccups.

But that doesn't mean that it isn't cool.

For more reference, Gun Jesus Ian explains both wheellocks and a breechloading converted flintlock.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk-pISvud6w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ODhQmE2OqY

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>>1370116
You glance to Morgan and point to the two bandits behind you.

"Yeah, I'm pretty sure I can take care of them." Morgan assures you.

You nod, and then gently set your pack and Romulus down on the side of the road. You give one warning wag of your finger to Romulus to stay, and pup seems to nod at you, tail wagging furiously.

"All right, just step away from your things carefully..." The bandit leader warns.

Oh, he totally got the wrong idea.

>Take out the leader first. That will scatter the others.
>Take out the goons and leave the leader for last.
>Other

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>>1370167
True, maybe we can carry half a dozen for humanoids?

As for monsters? I think we could have a squire with a windlass crossbow, or Romulus carrying supplies and ammo (throwing weapons, arrows, crossbow bolts, etc.

>>1370181
>>Take out the leader first. That will scatter the others.

This isn't even for trying to rob us now. This is for how dumb he is.

>>1370181
>>Take out the leader first. That will scatter the others.

>>1370181
>PURGE EVERYONE

>>1370181
>Take out the leader first. That will scatter the others.
Try to ask him how he's as stupid as he is first though.

>>1370181
>Take out the leader first. That will scatter the others

>>1370181
>>Take out the leader first. That will scatter the others.
Alpha strike

>>1370181
>Take out the goons and leave the leader for last.

Don't let them scatter, they all need to be punished.

>>1370181
>Take out the leader first. That will scatter the others.

>>1370181
>>Take out the leader first. That will scatter the others.

Cut the head of the snake off, the body will die

>>1370181
>Take out the leader first. That will scatter the others.

>>1370181
>>Take out the leader first. That will scatter the others.

>>1370181
>>Take out the leader first. That will scatter the others.

>>1370181
>Take out the goons and leave the leader for last.

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>>1370181
You lower your halberd into a thrusting stance, pointing it right towards the bandit leader. You can see his eyes widen in surprise and fear, but there's nothing he can do to stop you as you charge straight at him, the tip of your halberd gleaming in Sol's light.

>Roll 1d20+1

Rolled 14 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>1370222

Rolled 5 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>1370222
SURGE AND PURGE!

Rolled 3 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>1370222
something something nat 1

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>>1370183
>>1370167

Repeating designs are gonna be even more finicky--more parts. Single shot muskets are--and really remained--the go-to until cartridge development got off the ground.

And for more reference, here is probably the blackpowder rifle that we will probably run in to if they are used, the matchlock rifle:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ODhQmE2OqY

>>1370237

Whoop, right video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk1oWUjS3UQ

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>>1370222
The bandit screams and twists his body just in the nick of time. Out of sheer dumb luck rather than any sort of skill or reflexes, your halberd thrust misses him. However, the point does catch the collar of his shirt, and he's dragged along with your weapon until you bury the point in the tree behind him. You catch a whiff of a very musky smell through your helmet.

"What you idiots standing there for?! Get him off me!" The leader shrieks.

Currently, the leader was nonlethally pinned to the tree with your halberd. You could pull it free to engage his two goons, but that would give hi a chance to slip away.

Then again, you were armored, and they were not. One of them was armed with a shoddy looking short sword, and the other a club which was more a chunk of metal haphazardly tied to a stick.

>Get your halberd ready.
>You don't need a weapon for these guys.
>Other

>>1370252
>>You don't need a weapon for these guys.
TANK PUNCH

>>1370252
>>You don't need a weapon for these guys.

>>1370252
>You don't need a weapon for these guys.

>>1370252
>Other
>Grab the bandit leader's weapon from him and fight them off with it.

It's probably the least terrible weapon among all of theirs, too.

>>1370252
>>You don't need a weapon for these guys.
Let's use a bandit to hit another bandit!

>>1370252
>>You don't need a weapon for these guys.

Now how badly can an armored fist cave an orbital?

>>1370252
Since the leader can't move, hit him in the temple with our massive armored fist of justice and puppies as we pull the halberd out, then use it to bisect his goons.

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>>1370252
>>You don't need a weapon for these guys.
FISTICUFFS! METAL, BRUTAL FISTICUFFS

>>1370252
>>You don't need a weapon for these guys.

>>1370252
>You don't need a weapon for these guys.

>>1370252
knock out boss, proceed to fisticuffs

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>>1370252
Not enough time to pull your halberd out. You quickly headbutt the leader to stun him and spin around to face his two goons, who were already charging you, weapons at the ready.

>Take out the sword guy first.
>Take out the mace guy first.
>WHY NOT BOTH
>Call Morgan for an assist.
>Other

>>1370306
>Take out the mace guy first.

>>1370306
>Take out the sword guy first.

>>1370306
>WHY NOT BOTH

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>>1370290
>>1370306
>>Take out the mace guy first.

>>1370306
>Take out the mace guy first.

>>1370306
>Take out the mace guy first.
Actual threat to armor gets ganked first

>>1370306
>>Take out the mace guy first.

>>1370306
>Take out the mace guy first.

>>1370306
>WHY NOT BOTH
OH MAH GAWD HE'S GOING ON THE TOP ROPE

IT'S... IT'S A FLYING DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE! OH MAH GAWD HE'S KILLING THEM! OH MAH GAWD SOMEONE GET THE REF!

>>1370306
>WHY NOT BOTH
We need to check on how Morgan's handling her side too.

>>1370306
>Disarm mace guy
Free weapon? YOINK!

>>1370306
>>Take out the mace guy first.
mace is anti-armor, sword is not.

>>1370306
>>Take out the mace guy first.

>>1370306
>>Take out the mace guy first.

>>1370306
>>Take out the mace guy first.

>>1370306
>WHY NOT BOTH

>>1370306
Why not both?

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>>1370306
You turn your attention to the mace wielder. Despite the poor quality of his weapon, it was still a blunt instrument, which could hurt you even through your armor. You reach your armored hand out and grab his wrist, halting his attack.

One squeeze and twist is all that's needed to break his wrist, and the bandit screams and drops his mace.

However, his sword wielding compatriot tries to take advantage of the opening...

>Roll 1d20+2

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>1370349
Here we go!

Rolled 6 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>1370349

Rolled 5 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>1370349

Rolled 18 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>1370349
Allah protect us

Rolled 6 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>1370349

Rolled 19 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>1370349

>>1370356
>>1370357
>>1370360

git gud banditos

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>>1370349
You manage to turn just in time as the bandit thrusts. His sword point strikes your chestplate head on and scrapes off. Of course, the bandit overcommits his lunge and practically falls at you, making it painfully easy to snatch the sword from his flailing arms and step back, letting the bandit fall flat on his face.

Before he even gets a chance to spit the dirt out of his mouth, you bring the sword stabbing down directly into his back.

"Aaaaah! AAAAAAH!" The remaining goon sputters as he tries to run, cradling his broken wrist.

>Let him go.
>Chase him down.
>Let Morgan take care of it.
>Other

>>1370371
Yay!

>>1370372
>Chase him down.

>>1370372
>>Let him go.
We always need a survivor or two to tell the deeds of our Order.

>>1370372
Throw his own mace into his back as he tries to run.

>>1370372
>Let Morgan take care of it.

>>1370378
>>1370372
SUPPORTAN

>>1370372
>>Let Morgan take care of it.

>>1370372
>>Let Morgan take care of it.

>>1370372
>Let him go.
The quality of mercy is not strained.

>>1370372
>Let Morgan take care of it.

If we only had time to teach Romulus how to bite a target's limb and immobilize...

>>1370372
>Chase him down.

He's probably stupid enough to think we can't run in armor. How wrong he'd be.

>>1370372
Let Morgan's handle it. Focus on the boss

>>1370372
>>Let Morgan take care of it.

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>>1370372
You wave at Morgan, who's appeared to have handled the other two goons with relative ease and point to the retreating goon.

"Got it!" Morgan nods with nary a smile or grin on her face as she turns and pulls on her bow...

>Roll 1d20

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>>1370412

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>>1370412
Snoipah

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>>1370412

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>>1370412

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>>1370412

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>>1370412
Morgan casually lets her arrow fly, and it lands squarely in the fleeing bandit's back, causing him to topple over. He doesn't get back up again.

You nod in approval at her good shot.

"Thanks." Morgan turns away for a second, as if she didn't want to show you her expression.

Before you could inquire, Romulus comes scrambling up, barking at the still unconscious bandit leader, correctly deducing him to be a threat. Smart wolf.

"Nothing but a few coppers between them." Morgan sighs as she walks up to you, tossing the said few copper pieces up and down in her hand. "You know, if we drag this guy to Eisenwand alive, we could probably get a bounty on him. Bandits have started becoming a seriously problem for them lately."

She then turns to look at you, only to see your normal, scowling helmet.

"I mean, it's your call. I wouldn't want to drag this guy all the way there under my own power, either." She shrugs.

>Take him to the proper authorities.
>YOU are the proper authority...
>Other

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>>1370412

>>1370445
>Take him to the proper authorities.
We hunt monsters. We do not pass judgement on men.

>>1370445

>YOU are the proper authority...

>>1370445
>>Take him to the proper authorities.

>>1370445
>>Take him to the proper authorities.
"You have the right to a FAIR TRIAL in a COURT OF LAW!"

He's probably losing a hand either way.

>>1370445
>Take him to the proper authorities.

>>1370445
>>Take him to the proper authorities.
money is money.

>>1370445
>I am the LAW
https://youtu.be/wvJiYrRcfQo

>>1370445
>YOU are the proper authority...

>>1370445
>>Take him to the proper authorities.
All those rumors of Templars being bloodthirsty brutes are just hearsay! Let us show then how civilized members of our order really are!

>>1370445
>tie them to a tree and leave a note, a very well written note
Don't got time for this. Monster to kill, wolf to train.

>>1370445
>Take him to the proper authorities.

>>1370445
>Take him to the proper authorities.

>>1370445
>>Take him to the proper authorities.
>>1370456
Not using superior I AM DA LAW speech.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQJH-zUYOoc

>>1370445
>Take him to the proper authorities.

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>>1370445
With a bit of rope, it was easy to tie up the bandit leader and leave enough rope to serve as a leash to tug (or drag) him along. A quick slap to the face from Morgan was enough to wake him up, and a glare from you was more than enough to convince him to follow you two.

Romulus of course kept an eye him, continually growling at him.

That really just left you and Morgan, walking down the lonely road together.

>Just stay quiet and enjoy the scenery.
>Ask her what she's doing out here.
>Ask her why she's helping you out like this.
>Other

>>1370470
>Ask her why she's helping you out like this.

>>1370470
>>Ask her why she's helping you out like this.

>>1370470
>Just stay quiet and
>Just stay quiet

>>1370470
>>Ask her why she's helping you out like this.
Has to be more than pelts and meat.

>>1370470
>>Ask her why she's helping you out like this.

>>1370470
>>Ask her why she's helping you out like this.

>>1370470
>>Ask her why she's helping you out like this.

>>1370371
Your presence is a blessing

>>1370470


>Just stay quiet and enjoy the scenery

>>1370470
>>Ask her why she's helping you out like this.

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>Ask her why she's helping you out like this.

Reminder that Elf tongue is as incomprehensible as trying to pronounce Welsh. They also have cool names like Llewellyn.

>>1370483
Mmmm elf tongue...

>>1370483
And dagger ears for taking as trophies.

>>1370470
>>Ask her what she's doing out here.
>>Ask her why she's helping you out like this.

>>1370483
Indeed, I too often have difficulty comprehending the things they do with their tongues.

>>1370489
Magical things, I'm sure.

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>>1370486
Protip: They can still stay attached to their owners for licking purposes.
>>1370470
>>Just stay quiet and enjoy the scenery.

>>1370483
I'd say every elf name has to sound like its from the Welsh languge.

>>1370495
Wouldn't hurt to make them something other than Celtic for once. Maybe a little Finnish wouldn't hurt, for example?

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>>1370498
Maybe Finnish for Snow Elves?

>>1370502
ooh, good idea

>>1370470
>Ask her why she's helping you out like this.

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>>1370502
They better be wearing warm clothing or magically enchanted bikinis of warmth.

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>>1370470
You look over to Morgan, and she looks back at you, curious.

"Yes?" She blinks.

"Why?" You ask.

Morgan stops dead in her tracks.

"W-what?" She gasps.

"Huh?" The bandit leader, still groggy from the headbutt, slurs.

You point to her and then back at yourself, and then down the road.

"O-oh, you're asking why I'm traveling with you like this?" Morgan's gaze turns away momentarily. "Well... I have my reasons. Seen too many young adventurers get themselves killed out here, you know?"

You get the feeling that she isn't being totally truthful, but her answer is genuine enough that you feel you can still trust her.

"So... ya got a crush on him, then." The bandit leader surmises.

Morgan's punch is so lightning quick that even you couldn't catch it. There's a loud, meaty SMACK as her fist contacts his face, and for the second time that day, the bandit leader is knocked out cold.

"Ohmygosh, I'm so sorry." Morgan gasps when she realizes what she's done. "I'll carry him if-"

You shake your head and haul the unconscious bandit over your shoulder like a sack of grain. Probably better this way, anyways.

"If you insist..." Morgan sighs.

It's only barely another hour of walking until you finally see the tops of buildings cresting over the horizon. The forest gives way to show a rather large, walled off city sitting just across a wide and crystal clear river.

Another detail you noticed was that the city seemed to be built in concentric rings, each separated by a wall. Far back, the inner walls seemed to be built rough and dark, out of heavy stone and steel. Nothing too different from standard military fortifications. However, the outer walls began to become lighter and more... aesthetic.

And in between each wall was a thick concentration of buildings, pushed up together and peeking over the walls like tall grass. It as certainly a very densely populated city, that was for sure.

"Welcome to Eisenwand." Morgan explains. "The jewel of the Frontier."

>Pretty
>Seems kind of shabby, to be honest.
>Other

>>1370539
>>Seems kind of shabby, to be honest.

>>1370539
>>Pretty

>>1370539
>>Pretty
A 'Ringed City', wouldn't you say?

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I'm not funny.

>>1370539
>>Pretty
eh, not half bad.

>>1370539
>>Seems kind of shabby, to be honest.

>>1370539
>>Pretty

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>>1370539
People to see bounty to collect

>>1370539
>Seems to be a hive of scum and villainy

>>1370539
>>Pretty

>>1370545
Will we start torturing Morgan by silently making puns?

>>1370539
>Other
It's poorly fortified against external attacks. The walls are high, but purely-circular rings are a questionable choice for defending against a siege - no part of the wall is able to support another.

>"Why?" You ask.
FUCK

>>1370539
>Pretty

>>1370565

We weren't completely mute in the first place. It'll cool if we were quiet the entire time :(

>>1370567
I wonder what our voice sounds like

>>1370571
INB4 FEMALE KNIGHT

>>1370571

I'd imagine something like The Hound from GoT, except a bit more muffled because of the helmet.

>>1370580
Karla being our templar all this time would be neato.

>>1370580
I don't know, that whole take off helmet to reveal you're actually a girl is pretty much a cliche at this point.

>>1370595
Your mistake is wanting to take off the helmet.

>>1370580
Please no.

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>>1370595
>>1370600
Guess which one in pic related made the mistake of taking off the helmet?

>>1370600
we medieval master chief now

>>1370580
>implying we aren't actually the armor itself, animated through divine might and will

>>1370612
I'm okay with that if we can we be killed off with zero chance of resurrection before Merc gives the quest over to a fan.

>>1370617
I had a dream recently that 343 didn't fuck up Halo 6 and restored it to its former glory. Waking up was heartwrenching.

>>1370580
YES.

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>>1370539
You nod. It looked fairly pretty. Horribly designed to fend of a prolonged siege but.... functional enough.

"Yeah, it's changed quite a bit over the years." Morgan nods and squints. "Oh, it looks like they expanded another ring out since the last time I was here."

You tilt your head at her curiously. She didn't seem particularly fond of the place.

"Huh? Oh no!" Morgan shakes her head. "I just don't feel comfortable around lots of people, and, well, that's what cities are, right?"

You point the side of the road. She's always free to wait out here.

"N-no, I can keep up with you." Morgan assures you, pulling her hood over her head.

The two of you continue through one of the city's gates. The pair of guards only give you the most cursory of glances, simply letting you pass freely. Such lax security was maddening!

"The guards see weird stuff coming through the gates all the time. They're not going to get suspicious about an adventurer dragging a bandit it." Morgan explains, keeping you on track.

Romulus meanwhile goes into a curiosity fueled overdrive, his tail wagging furiously and his head turning in all a manner of directions as he takes in all the sights and smells of the city. And what a city it was. People were everywhere, and not just humans. You could also see a number of Dwarves, Elves, and even the occasional Orc. Well, they weren't causing any sort of disturbance now, so you ignore their nervous (or furious, in the cases of the elves) stares.

Morgan finally leads you to a City Guard station. The guard captain on duty there waves a clear stone over the captured bandit leader's face. The stone then glows a dull green. Satisfied, the captain hands Morgan a small coin sack. This all goes wordlessly, like it was business as usual.

"Five gold pieces!" Morgan marvels as she tosses the sack up and down in her hand. "Guess they're really cracking down."

You nod as you look at your surroundings, still trying to get your bearings. Like every city, it was so densely packed it was impossible to tell where anything was.

"You looking for something in particular?" Morgan asks as she pockets the coin sack.

>The local Church, to pay your respects.
>To the Explorer Guild, to get leads on monsters.
>You heard the Templars have a small monastery here somewhere.
>Other

>>1370636
>>To the Explorer Guild, to get leads on monsters.

>>1370636
>The local Church, to pay your respects.
Before all else, we must praise the sun.

>>1370636
>>To the Explorer Guild, to get leads on monsters.

>>1370636
>>You heard the Templars have a small monastery here somewhere.
Find Romulus a temporary home and hope he doesn't immediately pick fights with larger dogs.

>>1370636
>The local Church, to pay your respects.

>>1370636
>>You heard the Templars have a small monastery here somewhere.
It's only appropriate to notify the local chapter of our arrival as well as show the bounty we dragged in and the dire dog. Got to show we've kept busy.

I hope Morgan gets creeped out by the silent conversations between Templars.

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>>1370636
>You heard the Templars have a small monastery here somewhere.

>>1370636
>>You heard the Templars have a small monastery here somewhere.

>>1370636
>You heard the Templars have a small monastery

Seen any runaway princesses singing about going on adventures to see the world, and wanting more?

>>1370636
>>You heard the Templars have a small monastery here somewhere.

Perhaps they can permit us some shelter--a travelling brother should be welcome among them.

>>1370636
>The local Church, to pay your respects.
Then we can go to the templar dohicky

>>1370666
Battle brothers before nuns.

>>1370636

>>1370668
If it's nuns like >>1369948
Then we should try to avoid them, or not get on their bad side.

>>1370636
>>The local Church, to pay your respects.

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>>1370636
You point to yourself, or more specifically, the Black Templar emblem adorned on your pauldron.

"Oh, I see." Morgan nods. "You want to go see your fellow Templars? Follow me."

Morgan takes the lead again, though this time, she leads you OUT of one of the other city gates, into the vast grassland beyond.

"Sorry, your monastery isn't actually in the city proper." Morgan tells you as she leads you down the road. "The Elven Quarter alone would have rioted if that were the case, so the Princess said the Templars would have to set up outside of the city limits.

Sure enough, up ahead, you could see a standard Black Templar fortress monastery, strategically placed on top of a small hill. It was a singular keep surrounded by a high and thick wall, with one central tower jutting out from the center, giving a commanding view over the surrounding area.

"Are you sure that's a monastery?" Morgan asks you as you draw closer.

You nod.

"It's like you guys are always expecting trouble."

You nod again.

"Guess I shouldn't be surprised." Morgan sighs.

Romulus simply looks on in awe.

Waiting for you at the front gate was a knight in towering armor, built like a boulder. You recognized that armor as that of Marshal Havel, the Templar in charge of overseeing the Frontier.

"Ah, so the Champion has finally arrived." Havel rumbles, his grip on his massive war mace firm but relaxed. "It's good to see another battle brother here."

You look around, wondering where everybody was. All you could see were serfs and neophytes tending to the monastery.

"As you can see, our presence here is quite... limited." Havel grumbles. "The Orcs in the North are beginning to make moves so the Grand Master as called for another Crusade. I'm afraid it will just be you and me for now."

Morgan then coughs.

"And the lady, as well." Havel adds. "Though I wonder. The Grand Master had promised to send a Champion of great merit. Forgive me for my curiosity."

Ah, you get what he was asking for. Proof of your deeds.

>A direwolf pelt.
>A manticore claw.
>A dragon tooth.
>A treant branch.
>Other

>>1370694
>A manticore claw.

They're pretty dangerous.

>>1370694
>>A manticore claw.

Horrendously venomous iron spikes

>>1370694
>A manticore claw.
Dragon's might be assholes but manticore's are just evil.

>>1370694
>A manticore claw.