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>>1919631
>>Riverbed

Time for an adventure!

>>1919631
>Forest

>>1919631
>Trail

This is also a rescue mission isn't? If what attacked then is in the trail it will be easier for us to find then. Besides Morgan is very good with tracks.

>>1919631
>>Riverbed.

>>1919631
>>Trail
Just keep an eye out for ambush.

>>1919631
>>Trail

>>1919631
>Trail

>>1919631
>>Trail

>>1919631
>Trail

>>1919631
>Forest
Find some new stuff!

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>>1919631
You point to the beginning of the small trail the Mage expedition had blazed, branching off from the main road. You would have missed it, if it weren't for Nino pointing out the concealed ward marking the entrance. A little navigational aid only visible to Mages. A devious little trick.

"All right, we'll be taking the trail, then." Morgan nods. "Careful, though. That means we'll only be able to travel single file. That'll make us vulnerable to getting flanked if we run into anything out there."

"We get it, we get it." Niko nods.

"I'll move ahead of the group to scout the path." Morgan continues and looks to you ."You'll have to figure it out with Niko who's going to take up rearguard. We don't want anything sneaking up on Naru or Nino."

"Anything's fine, I guess." Niko shrugs.

>Take the rearguard.
>Have Niko be the rearguard.
>Other

>>1919792
>>Have Niko be the rearguard.

>>1919792
>>Have Niko be the rearguard.

>>1919792
>Take the rearguard.

Let's hope that there hasn't been an influx of elf bandits along with that Princess.

>>1919792
>Have Niko be the rearguard.

>>1919792
>Have Niko be the rearguard.

>>1919792
>Have Niko be the rearguard.

The one in the front is always the first target.I think it was Naru that said that.

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>>1919792
You nod to Niko.

"Yeah, sure thing, boss!" Niko nods as she takes her place at the back of the party, casually twirling her daggers in her hands. "I'll keep an eye on our asses!"

"Hopefully not our pockets." Naru mumbles.

"I heard that." Niko grins.

"I know." Naru retorts.

"Q-quit fighting!" Nino wails, Romulus whimpering in sympathy.

This was going to be a long hike...

>Roll 1d20

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Rolled 2 (1d20)

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Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>1919875

Doing it

>>1919898
>>1919895
>>1919885
Time for some ¡FUN!

>>1919917
I'm taking a wild guess and assuming it's elf related.

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>>1919934
Fucking knife ears.

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>>1919875
Morgan suddenly drops down from the trees, not making a single sound. No rustling leaves or even a snapped twig. She raises a fist, signifying to stop. You halt pace and the others follow suit.

Morgan then starts using hand signals, a bad sign that a hostile entity was near. She points to her eyes, signifying she saw something. Two fingers pointing up at the sides of her head told you all you needed to know.

Elves.

More rapid signals. Looked like a squad of five. Scouts. Light armor and weapons, but extremely mobile. No doubt there was a larger group elsewhere they were reporting to.

Morgan's eyes focus on you, her ears twitching. Obviously waiting for orders.

>Ambush the Elves.
>Try to bypass them.
>Have Morgan or Niko lure them away.
>See if they're actually hostile.
>Other

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>>1919934
>>1919977
I kinda hope we get invited or sneak into a masquerade with those Elves.

It'll be great for the Templar since everyone has to wear a mask and disguise, and is probably the only opportunity for the Templar to speak without being recognized by anyone.

>>1919980
>Try to bypass them.

>>1919980
>>Other

Make a crap ton of noise before showing yourself, then keep on walking after tipping your helmet to them.

Really stupid but I don't care, we TEMPLAR

>>1919980
>See if they're actually hostile.

>>1919980
>See if they're actually hostile.

>>1919980
>Try to bypass them.

fuck this noise.

>>1919989
Do we have to dance with Princess?

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>>1919980
You figure it's best to see if these Elves are actually hostile first. Maybe they're just adventurers like you wandering the wilds?

But who would you send to check? You were definitely the most protected, but not exactly the welcome sight to any elf...

>You
>Morgan
>Naru
>Niko
>Nino

>>1920038
>>Niko

>>1920038
>>Nino
And Romulus!

Just a cute little girl in the woods with her pet Wolf!

>>1920038
>Niko

>>1920038
>You

No fear and besides we will just stand there if they do attack us then they have become hostile.

>>1920038
>Niko

>>1920052
>>1920043
Niko would be a good idea but i don't want those scouts to be elfs bandits. Remember there was a warden among the elf bandits.

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>>1920038
You nod to Niko and point in the direction of the elf patrol.

"You want me to check 'em out?" She asks.

You nod.

"Sure thing!' Niko nods as she holsters her daggers. But if they really do end up being a problem? What's the plan if things go south?

>If they pick a fight, we'll finish it.
>Concentrate on running away.
>Other

>>1920103
>>Concentrate on running away.

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>>1920103
>If they pick a fight, we'll finish it.
Kill them all

>>1920103
>Concentrate on running away.

She must have a few smoke bombs, or pocket sand on her.

>>1920103
>>If they pick a fight, we'll finish it.

>>1920103
>If they pick a fight, we'll finish it.

>>1920103

>If they pick a fight, we'll finish it.

[PURGIN WITH MY KIN]

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>>1920103
You ball your gauntlet into a fist. If they were going to pick a fight, you will finish it.

"Got it!" Niko grins as she stands up and casually waltzes out of cover. "Hey guys, what's up?"

Immediately, the four elves whip around, weapons at the ready. Thankfully, Niko took care to approach from an angle where the elves wouldn't be able to see the party. From your hiding spot, you could see that two of the elves were armed with sword and spear, while the other two were holding bows. A fairly diverse loadout.

"What's your business here?" The lead elf, the one holding sword, grunts.

"Just taking a stroll, that's all." Niko shrugs. "No law against that, is there?"

"I'm afraid you'll have to come with us, then." The scout leader replies. "This are is dangerous."

"Mmmmm, I think I'll pass on that." Niko shrugs and pats her sheathed daggers. "I'm more than capable of taking care of myself, ya know!"

The scout leader glances to his squad and nods.

Niko doesn't have to wait to hear the twang of bow strings to know what's going on. She immediately throws a smoke bomb down at her feet to obscure their vision.

Damn elves, Knew you couldn't trust them. You stand up, halberd at the ready. The elves were still momentarily confused by the smoke, giving you an opportunity to close in. You were confident that Morgan and Nino could cover you from a distance.

>Attack the elves armed with close combat weapons.
>Attack the elves armed with bows.
>Other

>>1920224
>>Attack the elves armed with close combat weapons.

>>1920224
>Attack the elves armed with bows.

>>1920224
>Attack the elves armed with bows.

>>1920224
>>Attack the elves armed with close combat weapons.

>>1920224
>Attack the elves armed with close combat weapons.
>Other: Smash into them. Non-lethal force, so we can question them later.

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>>1920224
>>Attack the elves armed with close combat weapons.

You think if we kill enough magical creatures, their magical residue will slowly make our halberd a magical weapon?

>>1920224
>Attack the elves armed with bows.

>>1920246
Only one way to find out.

>>1920246
Lets find out

>>1920224
>Attack the elves armed with close combat weapons.

>>1920103
>>If they pick a fight, we'll finish it.

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>>1920224
You charge at the two closest elves, the ones armed with the sword and spear. You had to keep them engaged to prevent them from going after the rest of your party. You'd have to trust Morgan and Nino to handle the archers.

The two elves you were targeting quickly but clumsily reorient to meet your attack, though you see their eyes widen in horror when they finally catch sight of your armor and recognize what you are.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 10 (1d20)

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>20

Oh geez.

Rolled 13 (1d20)

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>>1920341
Unfortunately, the elves were fast. Much faster than you were expecting. The scout leader sidesteps away, and before you can engage him, the second elf thrusts his spear forward, catching you in the shoulder. You feel the wooden spear point bury itself into the joint of your left shoulder, drawing blood. Pain shoots through your body, but even worse, the counterattack stalls your progress, allowing the scout leader to race past you, making dash to the rest of your party.

You still had time to catch him, but that would mean turning your back to the spearman...

>You need to stop the spearman.
>Trust the others to handle him.
>Other

>>1920417
>Trust the others to handle him.

>>1920417
>Trust the others to handle him.

>>1920417
Feign a turn to intercept the escaping spearman, then smash the elf that stabbed us.

>>1920417
>Trust the others to handle him.

>>1920417
>You need to stop the spearman.

>>1920417
>Trust the others to handle him.

>>1920417
>Trust the others to handle him.

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>>1920417
You grit your teeth. You would have to trust Morgan or Niko to handle the scout leader. Right now, you had to concentrate on getting rid of this spearman.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 9 (1d20)

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Rolled 12 (1d20)

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Rolled 5 (1d20)

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Rolled 18 (1d20)

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Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>1920474
Punch the bastard's teeth out

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>>1920474
You hear a loud CLANG of metal behind you. You crane your head back and catch sight of Niko having dove out of the shadows to attack the scout leader. However, the damn elf had enough reflexes to react, blocking her dagger strike and putting the both of them in something of a standoff.

Meanwhile, Morgan and Nino were busy trying to handle the elven archers, who were dropping arrows very close to them. Naru stood by, keeping a protective barrier up over the both of them in case one of the elves really did find their mark.

On your front, you grab spear with your left hand, preventing the spearman from being able to pull it out and reset his stance. The elf tugs in vain trying to get his weapon free, giving you the perfect opportunity to respond as bring your halberd up with your remaining hand and stab him in the chest. The spearman coughs up blood and the grip on his spear loosens as his body falls limp.

"Eeek!" Nino yelps as an arrow that would have landed between her eyes deflects off Naru's barrier.

Those archers were starting to become a problem, but you couldn't just ignore the scout leader Niko was struggling with, either.

>Go after the archers.
>Deal with the scout leader.
>Other

>>1920520
>>Deal with the scout leader.

>>1920520
>>Deal with the scout leader.

>>1920520
>Go after the archers.

>>1920520
>>Deal with the scout leader.

>>1920520
>Deal with the scout leader.
Niko can murderize those squishy and distracted archers!

>>1920520
>>Deal with the scout leader.

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>>1920520
You turn around to take on the scout leader, who was still occupied with Niko. Maybe you'd be able to hit him in the back.

However, this also meant that the archers would have a view of your back as well. You really had to hope Morgan and Nino could keep things handled on that end.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 16 (1d20)

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Rolled 4 (1d20)

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Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>1920614

Rolled 14 (1d20)

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>>1920614
You turn just as you see one of the archers explode in flames, the target of a well aimed fireball courtesy of Nino. However, the second archer is able to avoid Morgan's arrow and fires at you, their arrow slamming into and bouncing off your back armor.

You just try to ignore it and continue your charge at the scout leader, who's managed to kick Niko away, sending her rolling into the brush. He turns just in time to see you and then bolts. He no doubt knew he stood no chance in a head to head battle with you. You could easily have Morgan or Nino shoot him down, but the last remaining archer could have a chance to escape.

>Chase after him.
>Have Morgan and Nino shoot him down.
>other

>>1920661
>>Chase after him.
the other two can get the archer first

>>1920661
>Chase after him.

>>1920661
>>Chase after him.

>>1920661
>>Chase after him.

>>1920661
>>Chase after him.

>>1920661
>Chase after him.

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>>1920661
You sprint after the scout leader. You couldn't afford to let him get away and get a warning out, or there would be a LOT more fighting down the road.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 16 (1d20)

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Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>1920722

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>1920722

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>1920722

Rolled 11 (1d20)

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>>1920722
You lunge forward, knowing that you weren't going to beat an elf in the sprint, especially with all of the armor you were wearing. Thankfully, you prove to be just fast enough, tackling the scout leader to the ground and a struggle ensues as the elf's arms scrabble against your armor, trying to find a weak point.

>Try to subdue him.
>Eliminate the threat.
>Other

>>1920754
>>Try to subdue him.

Headbutt

>>1920754
>>Try to subdue him.

Time for interrogation!

>>1920754
Subdue. Grip his limbs tightly, Implying that you'll break them if he keeps resisting.

>>1920754
>Try to subdue him.
INTERROGATE

>>1920754
>Try to subdue him.

Would you say our current outfits are more all-season or fall?

>>1920754
>>Try to subdue him.

>>1920754
>Try to subdue him.

>>1920754
>>Eliminate the threat.
PURGE

>>1920754
>Other Knock him out.

>>1920776
>>1920776
>all-season or fall

Obviously all season, though we may need lighter, or heavier outfits for hotter or colder climates.

>inb4 Romulus becomes a huge ball of fluff with his wintercoat

>>1920754
>Eliminate the threat.

>>1920754
>Try to subdue him.
I want to tell him that the deaths of his subordinates is all his fault.

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>>1920754
You figure this elf would be a valuable prisoner. At the very least you'd get some intelligence on what they were doing out here. You try to get into a more advantageous position where you could pin down the elf and knock him out.

>Roll 1d20+1

Rolled 13 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>1920838

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>1920838


>>1920791
subdue: /səbˈdu/ v
1. To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
2. To bring (a country) under control by force.

Rolled 16 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

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>>1920838
You manage to grab the struggling elf by the collar and thrust your head forward, slamming your helmet into his skull. The scout leader falls limp, and a short yelp lets you know that the archer has been taken care of as well.

Barely a minute had passed since first contact with the elven scouts, leaving 3 of them dead and one prisoner. You and Niko had suffered minor injuries requiring Naru to use some of her magic to treat the two of you.

The scout leader is tied and gagged, and as Niko keeps an eye on him, and Naru is looting and policing the bodies of the slain elves, you have a short strategy meeting with Morgan.

"This was completely unexpected." Morgan mutters. "Yeah, I was figuring we'd run into danger here, but elves? This is way bigger than we thought."

She then looks to you, concern in your eyes.

"I think we have to turn back. Just take this prisoner and cart him back to the Monastery. It'll be more than enough proof for Havel to prove the elves are up to something."

But if you turned back, what would become of that missing expedition...?

"The expedition is probably already captured... or worse." Morgan remarks, as if reading your mind. "If we keep pressing forward, it might be for nothing."

>Turn back and take the prisoner to the Monastery.
>You need to keep pressing to find that expedition.
>Send someone to take the prisoner back while the rest of you continue.
>Other

>>1920883
>You need to keep pressing to find that expedition.

>>1920883
>Send someone to take the prisoner back while the rest of you continue.

>>1920883
>>Turn back and take the prisoner to the Monastery.
Yeah, nah, we need more men. Elves are really up to something nasty.

>>1920883
>You need to keep pressing to find that expedition.

>>1920883
>Send someone to take the prisoner back while the rest of you continue.

>>1920883
>Send someone to take the prisoner back while the rest of you continue.

>>1920883
>Turn back and take the prisoner to the Monastery.

>>1920883
>>Send someone to take the prisoner back while the rest of you continue.
No need to stop. someone can get him back and rest keep going.

>>1920883
>You need to keep pressing to find that expedition.

>>1920883
>Send someone to take the prisoner back while the rest of you continue.

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>>1920883
You cross your arms sternly. You weren't leaving that expedition to their fate if there was even a tiny chance of saving them.

"All right, all right." Morgan sighs. "Then the next best thing I can think of is sending someone back with the prisoner while the rest of the group keeps pressing on. How about that?"

You nod. That was an acceptable plan.

"Problem is, who exactly can we send?" Morgan frowns. "Nino is right out. She's too young to send alone. And I doubt you're going to be the one leaving the scene."

You nod.

"So that just leaves me, Naru, or Niko to handle it." Morgan frowns. "So who will it be?"

>Morgan
>Naru
>NIko
>Other

>>1920922
>Morgan

>>1920922
>>Morgan

>>1920922
>>Morgan

>>1920922
>NIko
Morgan is too valuable as a scout. Sending Niko back will allow for better treatment for her wound.

>>1920922
>Morgan

>>1920922
>>NIko
She's hurt anyways so she should go back.

>>1920922
>Niko

>>1920922
Changing my vote to Niko.

>>1920922
>NIko
>>1920939
>>1920953
I think Naru healed her and us, but I agree with keeping our scout.

>>1920953
Naru healed her up:
>>1920883
>You and Niko had suffered minor injuries requiring Naru to use some of her magic to treat the two of you.

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>>1920922
You point to Niko. She would be skilled enough to keep the prisoner in line, and Naru and Morgan were too valuable as the party healer and scout respectively.

"Yeah, I guess I can take care of it." Niko says as she stretches out her arms. "So just babysit this loser back to the Monastery? No prob!"

"Thanks for agreeing." Morgan says.

"Awww, does she really have to go?" Nino pouts.

"Don't worry, I'll be there and back in a flash!" Niko grins. "I promise! A ninja always moves swiftly!"

You give her an approving nod. Niko then picks up the still unconscious elf and disappears from sight, using that confounding ninja dash of hers to move off. You wonder how she does it.

"Okay, continuing on this." Morgan turns back to you. "We know there's going to be a bigger group of elves out there somewhere, so the more we travel, the more chance we have of accidentally running into them. I suggest we find some place to hole up until we get an idea of where they are."

That was a sound plan, but that also sounded time consuming. The more time you spent out here, the more danger the expedition could be in.

>Follow Morgan's plan.
>You need to continue to proceed to the Ruin.
>Other

>>1920990
>>Follow Morgan's plan.

>>1920990
>You need to continue to proceed to the Ruin.

>>1920990
>You need to continue to proceed to the Ruin.

I swear that the increasing severity of the elf situation will prompt our Order to send some back up.

AKA A few templars/nuns along with a bunch of fresh recruits consisting of our siblings!

>>1920990
>You need to continue to proceed to the Ruin.
If Morgan scouts ahead, which isn't quite as stealthy as scouting on her own, would it still give us some warning?

>>1920990
>Follow Morgan's plan.

>>1920990
>You need to continue to proceed to the Ruin.

>>1920990
>>Follow Morgan's plan.

>>1920990
>Follow Morgan's plan.

We also may want to make the bodies dissapear. Althought Nino's fireball scorch will be difficult to hide.

>>1920990
>You need to continue to proceed to the Ruin.

>>1920990
>>You need to continue to proceed to the Ruin.

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>>1920990
You shake your head. You would all continue on to the Ruin. You then press a finger to Morgan's chest. You had enough faith in her skills to keep you all clear of elven patrols.

"W-well, I guess I'll have to do my best then." Morgan mumbles.

"Well, if we're gonna keep going, we gotta do it now. Whoever sent this patrol out is gonna wonder what happened to them." Naru grumbles as she pops open a flask and pours a yellow liquid over the three slain elves. A thick steam begins to rise as the concoction eats away at the bodies. Naru jogs away while Romulus whines.

"You're just going to have to bear with the smell for a while." Morgan wrinkles her nose. "Let's get moving."

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>1921039

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>1921039

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>1921039

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>1921039
>facinf elfs without FP. Oh well.

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>>1921039
Fortunately, you don't encounter any more hostiles, at least for a while. Whether there were more elves in the vicinity, or it was just Morgan's skill at directing the party around them, you weren't too sure. Either way, you were able to progress quite a distance without issue before Morgan issues another halt order.

"Looks like some sort of outpost." Morgan whispers, pointing to the trees.

Indeed, as you squint your eyes, you could see what looked to be a treehouse perched atop one of the taller trees. Some type of watchtower?

"Looks freshly grown." Morgan notes. "That's not a good sign. They're getting more fortified the closer we get to the Ruin. It definitely can't be a coincidence."

You nod. But what you needed were solutions, not problems.

"We could try sneaking past it. Hope the lookouts don't spot us." Morgan suggests. "Or you and me can try to sneak in and take them out. Can't be more than two or three in there."

"Or I can just blast the whole thing!" Nino offers.

"...which would be loud and would use up mana." Morgan points out.

"But it'll be quick!" Nino pouts.

>Sneak past the tower.
>Clear the tower.
>Blow up the tower.
>Other

>>1921063
>Clear the tower.

>>1921063
>>Clear the tower.

>>1921063
>>Clear the tower.

>>1921063
>Clear the tower.

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>>1921063
>>Clear the tower.

>>1921063
>Clear the tower.

Remove elf.

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>>1921063
You raise your halberd. You would clear this tower.

"Figured you'd say that." Morgan nods. "Want me to take the lead? I'm pretty sure I can get closer without getting spotted. You can come in to back me up once things get loud."

That had merit, but you didn't like the idea of Morgan putting herself in a vulnerable position. Maybe it was better for you to charge in while Morgan covered from a distance.

>Let Morgan take the lead.
>You'll take the lead.
>Other

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>>1921098
>>Let Morgan take the lead.

>>1921098
>Let Morgan take the lead.

>>1921098
>Let Morgan take the lead.

>>1921098
>>Let Morgan take the lead.

>>1921098
>Let Morgan take the lead.

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>>1921098
You nod to Morgan, and she silently takes off, clambering up the trunk of the tree with frightening speed and agility.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>1921114
Here comes the wolf.

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>1921114

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>1921114

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>>1921114
You see Morgan dash up to the hatch and slink in like a snake sneaking into a bird's nest. Then there's shouting from within and the clashing of metal. You take that as your cue to move in as well. Climbing up the ladder, you're briefly interrupted by a screaming elf as he plummets to the ground below. You clamber up into the treehouse, where you see Morgan in combat with another elf soldier, knife clashing against short sword.

However, you don't immediately see any other hostiles, but this treehouse a fairly large...

>Help Morgan.
>Sweep the rest of the treehouse.
>Other

>>1921123
>Sweep the rest of the treehouse.

>>1921123
>Help Morgan.

>>1921123
>Help Morgan.

>>1921123
>Sweep the rest of the treehouse.

>>1921123
>>Help Morgan.

>>1921123
>>Help Morgan.

>>1921123
>>Sweep the rest of the treehouse.
no surprises plz

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Rolled 17, 19, 9, 17 = 62 (4d20)

>>1921123
Your instinct tells you to help Morgan, and you charge in with your halberd to eliminate Morgan's opponent.

>Roll 1d20

>>1921123
>>Sweep the rest of the treehouse

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>1921144
Breach and Clear

Rolled 38 (1d100)

>>1921144

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>1921144
Remove knife ear.

Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>1921144

Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>1921144

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>>1921144
You charge in from behind while Morgan successfully parries her opponent's attack and strikes with her dagger. Her weapon drives right into the elf's neck as your halberd's spear tip pierces his back. The elf doesn't even have the chance to shout or scream before crumpling to the ground.

"Did you get the other one?" Morgan asks, her eyes darting around.

You pause. A third elf?

"SHIT." Morgan curses when she realizes what's happened. "He's going to try and signal the others!"

Morgan dashes up the stairs like a bolt of white lightning and you do your best to follow, moving past a set of living quarters and to the roof of the treehouse. Up top, you could see a large wooden horn, with the third lookout getting ready to blow on it.

But Morgan's arrow was faster than his breath, and the elf drops dead with an arrow straight through his ear.

"Jeez, that was way too close." Morgan sighs as she drops to her knees.

You put a hand on her shoulder. She did a good job today.

"Thanks, but..." Morgan cranes her head upwards. "It's starting to get dark, and the last thing we need is bumbling around in the forest with elves lurking around. We need to find somewhere to hunker down."

>Might as well use this treehouse, right?
>Best to find a suitable camping spot.
>Other

>>1921165
>Might as well use this treehouse, right?

>>1921165
>>Best to find a suitable camping spot.
>>Other
Scour the treehouse for information

>>1921165
>>Might as well use this treehouse, right?
Do we have to disguise ourselves as Elves, or prop up a body?

>>1921165
>Might as well use this treehouse, right?

>>1921165
>>Might as well use this treehouse, right?

>>1921165
>Might as well use this treehouse, right?
That way we can deal with the treehouse's next watch rotation.

>>1921165
>Best to find a suitable camping spot.

>>1921165
>>Might as well use this treehouse, right?

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Whatever that expedition found, the elves are certainly willing to go to great lengths for it.

Probably some ancient magic swords or armor.

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>>1921165
You shrug and sit down. Might as well use this treehouse, right?

"That's pretty cheeky of you, using the enemy's lodgings." Morgan chuckles. "All right, I suppose it should be fine for a night."

Morgan then leans over the edge and waves, signalling Nino and Naru the join the two of you up here. Fortunately for Naru and Romulus, Nino knew a simple levitation spell to get them all up without having to climb.

And just like that, preparations were made. The bodies of the slain lookouts were stowed away in an unused storage space. The windows and entrance were barricaded. Nino set down defensive wards while Naru prepared dinner. Morgan headed to the top to remain on lookout.

>Help Naru cook.
>Explore the treehouse with Nino.
>Join Morgan up top.
>Other

>>1921205
>Join Morgan up top.

>>1921205
>>Help Naru cook.

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>Help Naru cook.

>>1921205
>Explore the treehouse with Nino.

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>>1921205
>>Help Naru cook.

Stew from leftover Manticore, rabbit, scavenged Elf Rations?

>>1921202

I'd assume Elf stuff like knowledge, or magic books, or blueprints for superweapons.

>>1921205
>Explore the treehouse with Nino.

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>>1921205
You walk over to the small kitchen where Naru had set up temporary shop. Already you could hear her grumbling.

"Course these damn elves wouldn't even put up a stove or cooking stone. Damn veggie eaters." Naru grunts as she pulls out several little packages from her bag. "Too risky to start up a cooking fire in here without those, so I guess we're just gonna have to make do with rations."

You step forward, wondering if there was anything you could do to help.

"Just get the jerky out of that bag there and soak it in some water." Naru instructs. "It'll wash some of the preservative off and make it a bit more tender. Nino can't stand the stuff while it's dry."

You nod and follow her instructions, grabbing a handful of the dried jerky and dropping it into a pot of cold water.

"Honestly, I don't get how these damn elves get by without meat." Naru sighs. "Maybe that's why they have such great figures..."

>You sound jealous.
>Just more elven trickery.
>Other

>>1921231
>Just more elven trickery.

>>1921231
>You sound jealous.

The average elf still is lacking in the bust size department, though.

>>1921231
>>Just more elven trickery.

>>1921231
>Just more elven trickery.

>>1921231
>>Just more elven trickery.

>>1921231
>Just more elven trickery.

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>>1921231
>>Just more elven trickery.

"Elf Magic"

We'll just have to one-up them in a swimsuit contest with humanity's natural looks!

>>1921231
>>You sound jealous.

>>1921231
>You sound jealous.

Don't fall for elven "twig figure" propaganda. Human men like women with some meat on their bones.

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>>1921240
>swimsuit contest

Certainly one of the better reasons to beat elves in something.

>>1921231
>>1921246
Emphasize that guys like curves, not boards!

>>1921247
That would cause some suspicion considering what people think of us and Morgan, who is quite petite.

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>>1921244
>>1921246
>>1921247
>>1921248

And that some guys like a bit of skindentation.

>inb4 Morgan is overhearing our conversation

>>1921249
>inb4 Morgan is overhearing our conversation
THAT would cause some chaos.

>>1921248
What if Morgan has just a bit of Elf blood in her veins?

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>>1921231
You just shake your head and knock your gauntlet against the wooden walls of the treehouse. Elven "beauty" was just trickery, like the magic used to build this very treehouse. A designed and deliberate falsehood to worm doubt and lust into the hearts of men.

"Yeah... I suppose that makes sense." Naru nods with a bit of a smirk. "Still, a bit of magic like that can't be all bad, right? Maybe I could ask Nino to whip up a spell or something."

You just shake your head as Naru laughs.

"I'm just fuckin' with ya. Now come on, that jerky should be good and tender by now..."

As you pick up the pot of soaked jerky, you look out the window and notice a faint glow in the distance. The sun was already gone, meaning that those lights had to be coming from your little elven problem. And from the looks of it, they've set up shop at the Ruin.

Looks like a confrontation was going to be inevitable...

>And that's all for tonight! As always, next thread is next week. And don't forget Macross on Friday!

>>1921252
Meh, she has cute, fluffy wolf ears and not shitty knife ears so who cares?

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>>1921253
Thanks for the run, Merc!

>>1921253
>little elven problem
inb4 large Elven force

>>1921253
Dammit Merc, i thought templar here would emphasize curves>flat so elves are nothing to worry about! NOTHING!