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So far, since emerging from mother's lair you come to settle in this valley and taken control, united it under your rule by force to create a country. For now your uneasy neighboring nations seem to tolerate your existence, allowing you to focus on progress and prosperity within your land. For it is your land, your people, and as a dragon whatever is yours must be the best!

In total your nation occupies this valley region primarily, in which sits several small settlements and two prominent towns, with a total (mostly human) population of several thousands. Largely agrarian and trade focused, yours is a decently prosperous land now recovering and adjusting to your rule. As an absolute monarch you don't bother yourself too much with actual governance, you just delegate to a small council of leaders to carry out your will while you benefit off a... reasonable tribute from your people of mostly food, as well as items of value and monetary tax.

Though, for as nice and idyllic as your little valley is, you're increasingly torn between two avenues to take; merely dwell and grow fat off the land you have, or expand ever outwards in your hopes for not just a queendom but an empire.

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And for those interested, a link for the previous threads;

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?tags=Riona

>>3705098
Nice to have you back,

Let's check on the mines, or on the people we want to build the mines, whatever we managed to get done by now.

And while flying there, just pass over where we left the goblins to see if they still live

>>3705130
I wanted to talk with the culties but let's start with this, more money to grow our empire!

>>3705098
Have some brief us on the progress of the road improvements

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>>3705150
The public interest in roads is not that great, when there's a prominent river down through the center of the valley out to the coast. But not everyone has access to a boat, so at the suggestion of your planners, the plan seems to be to construct a road that follows along roughly parallel to the river, and from it other roads branching off to the smaller settlements. The biggest focus will be to connect your two towns but a road running up through the valley will also attract traders seeking to reach the mountains.

In terms of actual progress it's slow going but that's to be expected, they expect a few months to properly link the two towns and then from there it should be much easier to reach the outlying villages.

>>3705149
>>3705130
Mines? Yes, riches from the earth! Normally you'd delegate this to your subordinates but it's a topic you have particular interest in, and you feel you could use some time out after spending much of the month inside your castle lazing about and feasting.

So from your castle you can take flight, having to get used to flying at your grown size. There's a few particular local mines you know of within the valley, that you want to check on so probably for most off the day today you can visit each one to see the progress.

>Make a roll, 1d100, to see how the mining effort has gone!

Rolled 48 (1d100)

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Rolled 72 (1d100)

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Rolled 68 (1d100)

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Rolled 94 (1d100)

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>>3705183
gold ladies and gentlemen!

You are all welcome

Rolled 9 (1d100)

>>3705166
And a roll for random chance!

>>3705188
I'd much rather have iron and copper because its easier to use and trade

As the anon who made the winning roll I would like this to be a mineral rich mine with a verity of valuable minerals.

>>3705209
Don't think that's how it works.

>>3705248
You maybe correct, but I am going to try anyway.

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>>3705209
Normally you don't get to really choose what the roll will mean when it's for something like this; a roll for what the world has to offer, or a roll for finding things. But worries aside since it was such a good roll anyway.

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>>3705168
>94

You can stop by each mine then, one after the other. It's been a month since last after all, you asked your subordinates to create something of a program to incentivize new workers and talent, and better funding for the mining effort. It's too soon really for mining infrastructure to have improved much, but there's definitely an increase in workers and the effort. And upon seeing you land and approach with interest, it's a definite increase to morale; not only is it nice to be paid better and to have more help, but it's nice to know you're appreciated by the monarch!

"More workers means more iron, your majesty! What to do with the coals though..."

The new foreman already has some good hauls of ore to show for it, and no longer are the miners simply digging for subsistence living, with more mined to actually start considering transport and sale. Or supply to the nearest town for wage, whichever you prefer. This first mine is a good source of iron, and seemingly useless black rocks though they are combustible.

"You like castles, my queen? Have I got the stone for you!"

More of a businesswoman than the first mine's foreman, but this lady has the right idea for high quality stone on the far side of the valley along with other various mineral deposits. She imagines the sheer value of such sales but there's also always uses for stone.

"My, so it really is a dragon leading these people! Well I suppose that includes me as well now, a ruby, my queen?"

The last mine is run by a strange being, you've never seen one before... they call it a "dark elf" and it calls itself a "drow". Apparently the workers of this third mine were digging deeply and broke into a cave system where they discovered this dark elf fellow lost and trapped down there for who knows how long. They didn't think much of him besides offering rescue, but in time he actually proved himself a prospector prodigy! Really this third mine had been thought exhausted (of copper) in the past, but under the new leadership of the drow they are turning up new deposits and even gemstones. As well, though no one else has much interest due to the new copper finds, the drow tries to persuade you himself that with proper funding and support he could lead an expedition into the actual mountains (the three mines are all within the valley) to look for rare ores he believes are here, and originally had gotten lost underground trying to find.

>What do you do?

>>3705275
Tell the drow we have just the people for the job!

We should send the adventurers with the drow to explore the cave, if we fit we could even go ourselves! It would be nice to go in an adventure. And this way we can check if the adventurera found anything(or even came back from) on those ruins we sent them

Lets use the stone to trade and to infraestructure projects later
The first project is to build a furnace and smithy at the nearby town to make use of the coal and iron so we can sell iron products and ingots.

>>3705299
Support

Accept the ruby, the reds stones are beautiful, remind me of someone....

Ask the drow where he's from, if there are more of his people underground and whatever he knows about the dwarves, alternative access, information about them, weaknesses

>>3705299
Support, but don't go ourself

>>3705299
Which cave are you referring to in this instance?

>>3705319
Yes, rubies are nice.

You can talk a little with the drow while he oversees the mining effort. Unfortunately he can't give an idea of where he's from since for one thing he's not familiar with the surface world geography in regards to the under world he's used to, and for another thing he got lost underground anyway so isn't sure which way and where he home would be anyway. There definitely are more of his kind down below however, but he's not sure if he'll see them again now.

As for the dwarves, he's not too familiar with surface ones but he has nothing good to say about any. Seems his kind are not on the best terms with any sorts of dwarves. He could be of use in relation to the dwarves you know of up in the mountains, but he would have to encounter them and get an idea of their land first.

>>3705358
>As well, though no one else has much interest due to the new copper finds, the drow tries to persuade you himself that with proper funding and support he could lead an expedition into the actual mountains (the three mines are all within the valley) to look for rare ores he believes are her

this, it's the mountains not cave, sorry

>>3705362
>>3705358

the idea is to check on the adventurers progress or survival and if everything is ok, send them with the drow as security to his expedition

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>>3705369
You can let the drow that he might expect help before long for his expedition idea. With that in mind then you can return to your nearest town having checked on all the mines and seeing the progress of your desire for a better mining effort in the country.

>Rolling for the adventurers.

>>3705369
Yeah that sounds like a good idea I'll support it plus he gives us an excuse to go check on our lady Knight

>>3705375
Reminder that we sent one of our cultists who was an ex-adventurer to go with them to check and see how they are

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>>3705375
Returning to Eisling, your town on the coast, then and surprising people with your arrival and your increased size, you seek out those adventurers.

"You know it's the funniest thing, but they're all dead!"

The dragon cultist rogue is the only one you can find, apparently with bad news... or good?

"They were causing such trouble here like you wouldn't believe! And no one could do anything because of your debt to them. So while we were exploring that old ruin, up in the mountains, they... well, had a little accident. Several, little accidents."

You suppose that's one way to deal with a problem, and a great help to Brigid, your governor of Eisling since she had been complaining about the adventurers causing problems. Though you're impressed how just one human rogue was able to wipe out an entire adventuring party, you suppose it speaks volumes to the quality of your dragon cultists and their collective skills.

Of course you can still muster an adventurer effort to assist the drow on his prospecting, but you can't very well use a party of dead people for that. So either you'll have to put an effort towards attracting others, or seek some other avenue. Also you're not sure you'd want... or trust your cultists to go with a group of people after this. You had told them to handle things more delicately, not such an evil hand in everything. But like with the rogue here, if they see problems caused for you their dragon goddess, then they apparently won't hesitate to act. Though in this specific case, you're probably grateful for it. Sure those adventurers helped you capture Eisling and unite the country, but they let it go to their heads.

>What do you do? Also here's a map to show your country, in red, and the other countries of this region of the continent.

>>3705394
are there any of the veterans here interested? I imagine some of the soldiers who fought in the war would be interested in paid work for security, tell Briget to assemble a few and take send them upriver to the drow

for the rogue, tell him to meet the others that we will soon have a mission for them(my intended next stop if you anons let it)

since we are here let's speak with Briget
meet her alone and see how leadership is treating her, are the grey hairs already showing? is there any loyalist faction giving her trouble?...she can tell us...we can make it all better like we always do

>>3705394
See how the town is doing, are there any mercenary companies around even after 2 months? If there are send them away

>>3705404
We can give the order to the rogue right now, send him to get the others and head to the nearest free town to investigate them and see what they think of us and if there are any faction we can use
These guys are too valuable to be used as preachers

Crap, I’m late! I was going to suggest Riona tried eating some coal to see if that helps increase the power of her fire breath.

>>3705404
>>3705431
Supporting these.

>>3705431
>>3705404
both of these

>>3705394
I want to consult the elves regarding the drow and the dwarves. I'm worried that there may be problems if we encounter their nation unprepared.

Coal has many uses. Is steel a thing in this setting? Are any of the townsmen or elves good at metal working?

Whatever happened to the Eisling knights, especially the one we butt heads with? Maybe one of them would be willing to go along with the Drow expedition?
Regardless I'd feel more comfortable if we consulted the elves first regarding drow.

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>>3705488
You can meet with the elves when you return home, sure. And steel is most definitely a thing, it's what most of the lesser races presently use as the dominant metal. In each of your settlements there are smiths and metal workers, though only as skilled as you would expect of humans and elves.

As for the knights, they're still around, they're just your knights now. Well except for Sir Praden, the knight who fought you personally. He sits in a cell because he refuses to accept your rule. The rest though, they're your knights and you can send them on an expedition if you wish, them or just normal veterans of the conflict.

>>3705457
Eating rocks? That can't be good for you!

>>3705404
>>3705431
>>3705471
You've already sent the other cultists into the free territories to gauge the viability of expansion there. The rogue you kept here because he's a capable spy and handled the adventurer problem, and in the meantime he's been preaching and trying to spread your faith in secret. But if need be you can surely send him to join the others.

The overall problems in Eisling (due to the civil war) are declining as time goes on, people are gradually coming to accept your rule as you've proven to be... not all that different from before, stability is welcome. Thankfully the mercenary problem is drying up as they aren't finding work, so the town itself and the streets you can see are not so unruly nor unstable.

"Ah, your divinity... before you leave, there is... someone I think you should meet."

You'd hoped to meet with Brigid, but before you leave from the cultist den the rogue (now that the other matters have been seen to) seeks your attention in a more... private manner. Asking you aside to a separate area, he introduces you to a hooded, cloaked person.

"Y-You are... your name is Riona?"

A young man, only in his teens if you are not mistaken about human ages, he appears quite nervous towards you though that's to be expected of a dragon. When he lifts back his hood though you can see why; human though he is, there's black horns sprouting from his head between his brown hair, and black scales in patches across his skin in places. A pair of draconic eyes as well, in shape at least but without the burning color instead just normal human green.

"I... c-can you help me?"

You thought you recognized the scent of another dragon, of your sister, when the rogue led you into this back area.

>What do you do?

>>3705532
HA, looks like our nephew is here.

Let out a sigh sitting down "Hello nephew I assume you are here because your mother is causing you trouble. am I right?"

>>3705539
adding on start by giving him a dragon hug with both front legs. then do the stuff in the first post

>>3705532
Fucking hell!
Sister problems spulled here it seems, sigh damn, I was hoping to avoid that

What does he need help with?

Probably he wants refuge or help hiding from sister

See if he has any skills, we could hide him somewhere quiet to do his craft

>>3705532
Illirie will come sooner than later
this kid is extremely bad news
why did the rogue bring him here and not just killed him? well, I guess he wouldn't kill anything dragon related

see what is the kid's problem

>>3705547
Nah, if he needs a place to hide then he is coming to the castle he is family. Family helps family especially when it comes to saving family from crazy family.

>>3705557
Are you mad? The castle is the first place she would look, for his own safety we have to hide him somewhere very quiet and out of the way, we can check on him from time to time

>>3705562
what about with the elves? it's very hidden and out of the way

>>3705557
>Family

have you forgotten that family are actually our most dangerous enemies?
Illirie is a master manipulator, for all we know the kid is here under her orders to infiltrate our kingdom, she certanly already heard about our rise to power here

>>3705578
not gonna hide the kid in the middle of flamable trees from a dragon, we will find someplace, let's hear him out first

>>3705562
>>3705578
How about we just fucking ice the brat and bury the body in the mountains, preferably beneath one of our mines in a convenient shaft no one will ever go to.

This is not our problem. This does not need to be our problem, and if he lives, or even just stays in proximity to us, it will bring us hell.

Fuck black dragons. But never literally.

Unless of course you want to bite a plot hook, in which case yes, castle for maximum drama.

>>3705593
like killing the kid won't cause drama?

>>3705590
the kid isn't fully dragon, was raised by humans and has come to us his only other relative looking for help. I somehow doubt this kid is a top tier spy.

>>3705611
how do you know that? we don't even know if this kid is the one we talked about earlier
remember, our sister is a whore, she has probably hundreds of kids about

like I said, let's hear him out first

>>3705618
ok, we can agree on that let's hear what he has to say. I just don't want our default reaction to be I should destroy this.

>>3705532
>"I can't promise you anything, but what seems to be the problem, kid?"

In that case, please consult the elves regarding the drow and the dwarves when we return.

We should also check on our apothecary; it's been a while since we're paid him a visit.

Does dragon fire have any special qualities? For example, would it confer special properties to things made with it? Would Riona know?

>>3705640
If we get big enough we can melt through stone

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>>3705539
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>>3705553
Well this is a surprise. Instinctively you go about the dragon form of greeting and circle around him fanning your wings, whipping your tail, and swinging your head... all it does though is seem to frighten the poor lad as he trips backwards over his own tail when you first start with your wings. He seems bewildered, scared, so chances are Illyrie never taught him the dragon ways. Then again she probably taught few if any of her children anything considering she more or less abandoned all the children she had, you doubt this boy even knows the dragon language.

"Hello nephew. I assume you are here because your mother is causing you trouble. Am I right?"

"N-Nephew? No, my name is Arren... there was trouble with a dragon though. People heard it was coming down from the mountains. When they did, they... my father..."

If he doesn't know the ways of your kind then you can at least speak to him like a human. But again he seems utterly confused when you call him nephew and talk like you know his mother and problems. He tries to explain himself but you can see he's deeply troubled by something and when he gets to the topic of his father he starts crying, he can't help it. The rogue puts a hand on the boy's shoulder for support, it seems he has some familiarity with the lad and perhaps has been taking care of him for a few days or weeks even.

"...th-they... they k-killed him. They... tried to kill me too, but Lucia... a servant, she helped me escape... I think they might have killed her too. The people... they were so scared of the dragon coming, even my own family... they tried to kill me."

"You ran away... from Cestion, that is?"

"N-No, from Ruenvel. I've never been to Cestion."

It seems you... might have made a mistake. He's family for sure, but he's not the child of your sister that you know from the neighboring country of Cestion. From another place altogether, on the run from humans rather than a dragon. Well, humans reacting in fear to a dragon.

"I cannot promise you anything, but what seems to be the problem?"

"I... I had heard, this w-was a safe place? For dragons? You are the queen anyway..."

So he does seek shelter, but not in the way you'd expected. What sort of rumors and reputation are spreading through the lands about your country, you wonder? In any case the rogue helps the kid to his feet and pats him on the back before moving to you to whisper.

"I'd rather not kill him myself, but if you want I can pass a vagrant some coins... take the kid down the docks, slit his throat, be done with all this."

Yikes, well at least your cultist has your interests in mind!

>What do you do?

What happened to getting clothes? I love the idea of a dragon wearing a turtle neck.

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>>3705593
Absolutely based. Just murder all your problems!

>>3705676
Although you're not opposed to the idea, the problem is that because you keep growing, it's not really feasible till you settle to a size you prefer then the elves can make you clothes that fit.

>>3705640
Dragon fire is magical by nature, everything about you is. But you've never tried doing something like forging with it. It could be worth a try for sure, if you get bigger and able to produce fire capable of melting metal.

>>3705593
>Fuck black dragons. But never literally.
Why not literally?

>>3705686
That's how you were made, mother likes her males as she likes her coffee; black. Though you took after her as red, while your two siblings took after your father as black.

>>3705673
Well shit I miscalculated

Be gentle, well as gentle as a dragon can be. "I am sorry for your loss. I do not know what you may have heard about my lands, but yes this land is safe for dragons and half-dragons alike. If you are up to it can you tell me what has happened to you and what brought you here in detail? "

>>3705695
This

>>3705673
Well, no one will bother you here, and if he is not running from our sister we can just leave him in town to find a job and live his life, tell him that he will only vet in trouble if he causes trouble and he can look for a job and work like anyone else

If sister comes we can just tell her we let the kid stay

Wew, this is way simpler than I thought

Warn him tho,that he should keep a simple life, we do not like to share things with others of dragon blood so don't take more than you need to live

well, this kid isn't from Cestion, but he is apparently still family we can sense it. how about we take the kid in? he doesn't seem to have anywhere to go.

>>3705673
Yes, this is a safe place for dragons, as safe as it can be, you can stay at the town and live as you see fit

Tell the rogue to hire someone to keep an eye on him just to be safe

All this confusion and sappy talk can be an act, specially because we never heard of him, but since he asks nothing more than entry to the country we can let him stay here in Eisling

But I repeat, tell the rogue to get someone to keep an eye on him and inform us of his activities from time to time

>>3705713
Nope, not ever, we can find him a job here but we are not taking sister's reje ted spawns in
Remember, family is bad news, not good news

>>3705713
He is family, but do you want to let him know that? He isn't aware, seems he only knows Illyrie by name as his mother and nothing more.

>>3705716
This, tell the rogue to have someone watch him.

>>3705713
We can think about that after he proves useful and not a plant.

>>3705723
Do not let him know

The little shit can try to use it to get a highway to power, and since he is black and not red most people will assume we are nlt related anyway, like he didn't assume we are

>>3705720
He is just a boy in his teens who has lost his whole world. the kid needs a rock we can be that rock.

>>3705731
Don't be naive dude, we owe nothing to him, and the fact that he is family makes him dangerous, not endearing.
Let him live here and keep an eye on him, then we can make a more informed decision
You are thinking like a sentimental human

>>3705723
No, don't tell him

This is the best that could happen given the situation, he came here on his own will and we did not interfere with him, if sister comes looking we are not liable to anything

>>3705723
let him know

>>3705713
A part of me wants to take him in just to hook him and Nissia up.

>>3705750
he is still a kid, for mother's sake!

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>>3705750
You can't just collect your sister's many offspring to play matchmaker with them! What is this, some sort of draconic eugenics program?!

>>3705752
>still a kid
Is he really? hey scales is this true?

>>3705755
in Scales post, he said the age is teens

>>3705753
>You can't just collect your sister's many offspring to play matchmaker with them!
Watch me

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>>3705753
She doesn't know, and what she doesn't know or make a fuss about won't hurt her or us.
So it's K.

>>3705753
why yes, yes it is

>>3705723
don't let the kid know.

let him stay in town

>>3705723
Nope. All we're offering is a safe country for him to live in and nothing more. We know next to nothing about him, and what little we do know is bad news. We are being very generous just even not getting rid of him.
Arrange someone to keep an eye on him, maybe make him a live-in apprentice to someone who practices a trade he has some talent in.

>>3705692
Better than charred, rotting, and partially eaten, I suppose.

Speaking of males, we should pay our caged knight a visit, have a little chat. It's a waste to keep him locked up forever now that things have called down internally.

>>3705760
You imagine she would be very upset if she showed up and it were the case. Though, whether she could defeat a cooperative effort of all her children is questionable.

>>3705755
>>3705757
You're not exactly familiar with the biology and physiology of the lesser races. Despite governing them it's only been about two months so they're still new to you, and you've never really taken the time to sit down and learn about them.

You at least, by now, can sort of tell the differences between them even if it's hard, and you know some basic details like they grow as they age and they come in two types; male and female, similar to dragons. But otherwise in most ways they are still strange to you.

"How old are you?"

"Uh... not yet fourteen years, your highness."

>>3705723
Don't let him know, invite him to our castle for dinner as a welcome gift.

>>3705774
The kid is 13 years old! we can't just throw him to the streets! as his aunt, we have a moral obligation to take him in.

>>3705774
>>3705792

get him a job in briget's castle then, as a server boy or somethin

please let's just move on from this, we can see if he can be useful later

>>3705794
agreed

please guys, let's not be hasty here. do not fall for this trap

let the kid live here for a while, get the rogue to hire someone to watch him and then later we can think about doing something else

the last thing we need right now is to bring this kid to our castle and give sister a reason to pay a visit
please don't sabotage us on purpose,please

Hey scales, does our sister keep tabs on her kids?

>>3705794
Fine, we can take him to Brigid, but I want to make sure we can a personal eye on this situation.

>>3705806
like I said, we tell rogue to get someone to watch him and give reports, from time to time when we visit the city we can check on him also

and don't tell Bridgit he is related too

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>>3705780
The last thing you want is anything to do with any of your family. There isn't hate between any of you, but it's just too risky and not worth the trouble. Particularly with Illyrie, you wouldn't put it past her to usurp you of your nation like it were a friendly challenge. Of the lot of your family though, you always had the most compassion, mercy. Disgustingly un-dragonlike, but having to take care of your feeble red brother Ymirro fostered such weakness in you.

As such, for as much a liability as this kid may be, you can't bring yourself to just kill him. Certainly you're not going to hold him to your bosom in loving familial embrace and welcome him into your home, but if he's just to live in your country... as a haven away from those who want him dead, you can't see much harm. Just so long as he doesn't rock the boat, and remains unaware of your kinship.

"I am sorry for your loss. I do not know what you may have heard about my lands, but yes this land is safe for dragons and half-dragons alike. If you wish it, you may find a new life for yourself here."

"Th-Thank you your highness, I will try my best... and I p-promise not to make trouble for you."

You do strongly consider killing him of course, but in the end your big heart wins over. The rogue can take care of the rest for the kid as he's been doing since Arren showed up, or if you prefer you can see that the boy ends up in a stable environment.

---

"You look tired, dear Brigid... good."

After that little family reunion of sorts, you really could use a distraction to take your mind off things! And Brigid fits that role. A knightess you placed in charge of Eisling, her defiance against you before, makes your ongoing torment of her quite sweet. But despite it all she is loyal and competent so you try to make sure she's getting along in her position. And she does look tired as you meet up in the castle audience hall, but she seems to be managing well enough, having appointed some advisors and assistants since last you met with her.

"Hail, dragon. All is well I hope?"

After, you can check on the knights as well.

>What do you do?

>>3705815
>see that the boy ends up in a stable environment.
Tell Brigid that you have a charge for her and that she is to take care of him as if he were her own. this kid is going to live with Brigid. also ask how things have been in Eisling

>>3705815
is it?

I should hope so, I left a capable and worthy knight leading this town didn't I?

ask her about the situation, if anyone is resisting our rule and if the death of the former council caused any problems

ask her opinion of the knights, if they are loyal and such, tell her to chose one to lead an expedition to the mountains to accompany a drow there

>>3705839
live with Brigid? wait wait wait, just let him work in the castle, we don't want to give him a position of importance that our sister could exploit, please dude, let that big heart of yours rest for a bit, it's becoming un-dragonlike

>>3705805
You don't know for sure if she had some method like that, but you do know she was specific about who she had offspring by. Important or powerful men of the lesser races, you know for the purpose of later cashing in on those offspring. It seems likely that if she was going to go as far as carry and bear eggs for men to take, she would not forget that.

The one thing you know for sure when you all left mother's lair, is that her first interest was to find out which men actually did as she commanded and took and raised their children, and which men did not in order to hunt down and exact punishment on those that did not. An envious creature by nature that you are, you can honestly say you envy nothing of those men who may have upset your sister.

>>3705840
Support

>>3705854
Brigid is the mayor of Eisling, not nobility it will be fine.

>>3705865
she is in fact nobility, the last heir of the family that ruled the vale, please dude, please, stop sabotaging us, I beg of you, the kid will be fine, we can use him later, but let's not put him in a position that can harm us and then we will be forced to kill him, it's for his own good, the less his sister can use him, the more safe he will be

>>3705858
>later cashing in on those offspring
Yeah that could bite us in the ass later on, but fuck it. We'll cross that bridge when we get there.

>>3705815
Let's torment her a little, but I can't think of anything to torment her with...
Let's just make her unconfortable with proximity while we talk, that seems to get on her nerves.

Ask how is the city going and what does she need to make the city run better.

>>3705839
The cultist rogue is taking care of him, he will be fine, he likes dragons

>>3705876
as useful as the cultist is he is demented. not someone you let RAISE A CHILD.

>>3705882
He will not raise the child, he will see a stable environment for him and keep tabs on him, no need to worry, the kid will be fine

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>>3705893
>no need to worry

Truer words never spoke, in regards to this entire quest in general!

>>3705898
See, he's fine, no worry at all

As long as we don't roll a 1 that is

Rolled 79 (1d100)

>>3705902

>>3705903
See? What a nice 79 house he got? The kid is better than before!

>>3705882
as much as I want to agree with you, >>3705893 is right, let the kid be taken care of for a while, check on him later and then start thinking about taking him in.

As long as the kid ends up in a safe environment I am fine.

>>3705815
>"You look tired. Is there some boy keeping you up that I don't know about?"

I'm against foisting the boy on Brigid. That's far too close to power, he may hear many things that he's not supposed to.

>>3705876
>"Dragon? Brigid my dear, we know each other far better than that. Tell me, are you lonely at nights, is that why you can't sleep. If there is some boy or princeling you fancy, I'd be all too happy to acquire him for you... It would warm my heart to see you... Fulfilled."

>>3705898
I vote to set him up with an apprenticeship with a tradesman in town.

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>>3705839
>>3705840
>>3705876
It's good to check on how your country is being run, but there's nothing wrong with having some fun. You have to remember, you very nearly kept this knight locked away in a tower considering her value, she's the closest thing you have to a princess!

"Dragon? Brigid my dear, we know each other far better than that. And I should hope all is well, I left a capable and worthy knight leading this town did I not?"

Having dismissed those others present with a threatening stare, you curl about Brigid by pulling her chair from beneath her to instead have her sit against you. By this point she's so utterly defeated that, you can tell it bothers her but she can't even muster the effort to complain. She just slaps your claws away when you try stroking through her hair playfully.

"You look tired. Is there some male keeping you up that I do not know about? Or perhaps you are lonely at nights, that is why you cannot sleep? Tell me, if there is some boy or princeling you fancy, I would be all too happy to acquire him for you... it would warm my heart to see you..." at her gasp and attempted resistance, you caress a draconic hand to her belly and whisper to her ear with flecks of your tongue to her face, "...fullfilled."

"...a-and... what about you? What is a Queen without a King?" in return she draws attention to your obvious unpartnered status.

Well, enough torment for now. You can discuss matters with Eisling then, and how it's been since your last visit. Thankfully the adventurer problem is gone now and the mercenaries are fading away. After you had the council killed there was a lot of upset but Brigid just used much of their confiscated personal funds to return to the people in the way of bread and circuses. This quickly shut the commoners up and turned to praise instead. Most of the council members' families just fled after, though from abroad they've been supporting resistance efforts... honestly though it's not that serious a threat she thinks. As each day goes by, people accept your rule more and more and in a small way are growing ever happier with it for the stability you bring. You could assign your cult to this matter, but Brigid seems confident she can manage on her own.

As for the knights, well except for Sir Praden they're all loyal now; after you killed off the council they had nothing to remain loyal to so they just swore themselves to you eventually, accepting the defeat. Brigid does express some concern though, that nobles are complaining and want some position. Before you took over, things were like any feudal system with the nobles afforded priority, but now after... you didn't abolish the system but the nobles are upset for their reduced or unrecognized positions. Particularly when they hear you hold court, but only for your leaders rather than having a general presence of nobility.

>What do you do?

>>3705963
>>3705910
>>3705893
>>3705876
That's good, I was worried they were trying to matchmake him with Brigid.

If you want though, certainly doing something like making the boy her squire is too high a post for him and too risky. But if you want him safe and watched, perhaps just some other job in the castle? He could apprentice to the blacksmith, have serving duties, or even some managerial position but without power like archivist or account keeper. You're sure Brigid could find him a role in the castle that keeps him busy but doesn't come with position/power. Otherwise if you can settle for the boy living in town under watch and just setting him up with some common job.

>>3706079
Let Brigid find him a job in the castle. also, why do we need nobles when our leaders are handling things just fine ask Brigid exactly what the nobles have been doing for the nation.

>>3706079
a common job, for now, seems good, maybe set him up as a trader or fisherman so he can get some skills, after we learn more from him and how he acts we can think about improving his station, don't comment anything with Brigid for now, leave it up for our rogue to find him a place

>>3706060
well, I think that covers what we did for the month right? some anon wanted to check on the elves so I'll support that

>>3706097
I vehemently disagree with letting the rouge find the kid a home.

>>3706060
The nobles can be happy where they are or be gone since we have no use for them, do they produce something? Do they have any skill other than ass kissing that we could use? Let them be satisfied that we let them live and live leisurely like they are right now

Tell Brigid to send one of the knights with some vererans to the drow

Can we check on the progress of the cultists on the mission we gave them?

>>3706079
Keep him in a normal life for now, give it some time before getting him an apprenticeships, maybe as a blacksmith or a carpenter so he can get a decent living

>>3706113
that's what he is good at, trust the guy, he cares for the kid, so much that he wouldn't even kill him on our command, he would find someone else to do it, he will find a good place and he is the only one we can trust without involving anyone of notice on this

>>3706118
>>3706092
>>3706097
A common job then, one of the human trades sounds good, whatever the rogue can manage and to have the boy watched closely. In time his standing may improve or you might even recognize him as deserving of your attention. But till then, just give him someplace safe to stay and something to keep him busy each day. You wouldn't afford him any less, if he just wants to have a new life.

As for the nobles, you're confused as to what they actually do, what benefit they have to the kingdom. According to Brigid though, they own everything and organize and keep things running. If they don't have a seat at the table and continue to remain upset, then she worries they may leave to other countries not only hurting the economy but also they may support the resistance or fund your enemies as well as those council member families who fled.

Not that nobles are absolutely essential, you're sure there's ways things could be done without them. But Brigid is so used to them and the way things are and traditionally always have been, that any other system she simply cannot even imagine it or what it would be like.

In any case you can depart if you like and see to other matters. Did you want to check on the imprisoned knight though, or simply continue as you had been either with your cultists or the elves?

>>3706079
Oh shit its back!
Some questions i forgot to ask last thread
Are half dragons just humans with scale and shit or can they turn into dragon form?
What is the diferrence between black and red dragons if any?
What happened to our wingless brother and how he lost his wings?

>>3706186
hmmm

the nobles might turn into a problem, tell her to entertain their wishes and transfer them to you if they have any so that we may judge them.

I'm seriously thinking about puting up the cult here to undermine, steal and appropriate the noble's things so it all belongs to us instead of them, Red Widow can see to them being silenced.

I'd like to check on the cult first actually

>>3706186
two words
Merchant monarchy only the top 10 most economically successful nobles will have a set in our court.

>>3706186
Do not invite them to our castle but make her organize a meeting here so we can meet and talk with the local nobles, it can be in a couple of days, after we are back from checking with the cultists, they may give us news and opportunities we can share with the nobles

Don’t you hate it when your internet cuts out? Because I sure as fuck do! Just want to mention a few things I read.

>>3705685
>clothing
We’re done growing for now. Let’s get some clothes!

>>3705723
>tell he’s family or not?
Why was this even a choice to vote on? We had already called him nephew here >>3705673 , so he already knows he’s family.

>>3706060
>What is a Queen without a King?
Just to clarify, IF we ever get a husband, I vote that he has less authority than the us, the Queen. I don’t remember what that type of system that’s called, but I know that’s how things are run in The Rising of the Shield Hero and that’s how I want our kingdom to be!

Now for the current problem, I’m supporting >>3706250 .

>>3706271
Oh we are going to eventually find someone to bone with just not now

>>3706278
Yeah, I know. I just wanted let it be known that whoever that guy is, he’s going to have less authority than Riona.

Speaking of boning, we’ll probably have to stay at our current size, otherwise we might end up too big and crushing whoever that lucky bastard is.

>>3706311
dragons don't have that problem I think

but I agree on staying on our size

but I agree that dealing with kids, and worse, with someone around that could give orders would be a pain right now

>>3706311
>we might end up too big and crushing whoever that lucky bastard is
Oh, are you implying a human partner? OhHOhoho, how delightfully scandalous! I wouldn't mind supporting that in the future.

>>3706271
Prince-consort?

>>3706186
I want to check on the knight. If he's bit outright hostile and gives his word not to undermine order then that is enough for me. Having him rot in a cell does no one any good, and seeing how things are run now first hand may change his mind about us.

Then consult/tease the elves.

>>3706354
I was thinking of finding a suitable dragon like mom did, not whoring around like sister

>>3706370
agreed maybe a nice blue dragon

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>>3706311
Dragons vary in size, you probably wouldn't crush one unless you tried to rob the cradle so to speak.

>>3706271
He doesn't seem to know, you think you just confused him by calling him nephew.

>>3706196
You actually have no idea how half-dragons work, you just know that because dragons are so highly, naturally magical they can crossbreed with just about anything. This is the first half-dragon you ever encountered though. You strongly doubt that they can transform.

From what you know, red dragons are usually more robust and can breathe fire, while black dragons are more agile and spew toxic miasma. Though you and your siblings are half red/black; though you take after either your mother or father when it comes to "type" like red or black, you have some traits of both.

As for Ymirro your feeble red brother, he had been meeting in secret with lesser races to educate him on whatever they could teach him. While Illyrie was busy sneaking off behind mother's back to mate with petitioners, Ymirro was busy sneaking off behind mother's back to learn from them. Unfortunately for him, he was paying his teachers with gold from mother's treasure hoard which she might not have noticed if Illyrie hadn't ratted on him and told mother. For this, mother bit off Ymirro's wings. A sad fate for him, since he was always the runt of the brood already. Surely he would not have survived either from mother's disfavor of him, adventurers attacking, or Andrier and Illyrie trying to kill him, if you did not stand up for him and protect him. You know he's always loved you for it, but you've only ever felt pity for him.

>>3706271
>We're done growing

Are you?

>>3706386
>Are you?
no, no we are not

>>3706386
that's it Ymirro for incest husband and fuck Illyrie a thousand times over for rating on bro

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>>3706400
what no, what is wrong with you.

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>>3706386
>Are you?
Dragons don't really STOP growing.

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>>3706400
Familial love not romantic love!

>>3706404
>>3706410
forbidden!

let's go see that cult already

>>3706410
>>3706404
>"It's not that we didn't intentionally let mom bite your wings off before saving you so you couldn't fly off and escape our love now Baka!"
Man this Doujin took a weird turn at the start didn't it?

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>>3706429
GOD LET IT END

>>3706410
Too late! Love can blooms in the battlef....family reunion?

>>3706429
Lol

Want it to get weirder? We eat and consume everyone we mate with so they will be part of us forever!

Yandere dragon quest!

>>3706439
No, let cut the shitposting.

>>3706370
You seem to have misinterpreted, I said partner, as in non-plural.

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>>3706229
Competition among them? That sounds dangerous!

>>3706220
>>3706271
>>3706361
All this talk of nobles is annoying and boring to you, but actually giving a chance to listen to Brigid voice the concerns, you suppose she might be right in her worry. Well, at the very least it couldn't hurt to see them. Let her occupy and entertain them for a time, and when you're ready you'll give audience to these nobles and see what can be worked out. It sounds like they just want to have their fancy dress parties and to dance around to music and get drunk as they all kiss your tail, you'd hate to be surrounded by that.

Wait... would you?

"Come to... come to gloat, dragon? This... could have been a free city, a free people... if not for you."

Before you depart Eisling to check on the cult, or the elves, you make one last stop to the dungeon, to see the one knight who stood against you at the end. Stuck in a cell, in chains for over a month, you can see and hear that he's weak but still unbroken. He refused to bow to you and even as you look upon him, he's still one to refuse.

You consider killing him, but you like collecting your knights, they're like little treasures of status. And as well... he's a curious one. A chance to learn about the human psyche, and condition perhaps? Why it seems that, sometimes at least, the harder you try to break them the stronger they resist.

>What do you do?

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>>3706437
>"No! Now get back on the bed or else I'll fetch the trolls to hold you down."

>>3706443
K

>>3706458
ah how fun another knight for us to break

>>3706458
>Actually I'm here to talk about you. You're the single most difficult fight I've had, thus far. The troll was a close second, simply for its sheer strength, but I just mauled that thing, and the spider queen burned far too easily to really be called a fight.

>I'm getting sidetracked. In recognition of your skill and valor, I'm giving you a say in how you'll be dealt with, long term. I can try and ransom you back, if you think anyone will pay, or I can get you better furnishings. Chains, yes, but also a softer cot and some books, if that interests you.

>>3706478
backing

>>3706458
No need to have someone who doesn't appreciate us

time for dragons speech

"free city? under the rule of Praven and slave to their desires? are you even listening to yourself or your defeated pride makes you deaf?

Your town was never free, I reinstated the ruler of this land as the head of it, I made it peaceful and prosper without foreign intervention, I welcome you to take a look for your self foolish knight

I united the land, I gave them purpose and order, I gave them a place to be under my command as my subjects, if you cannot see that your precious town is better than ever, and will be even better with time I can only consider you a fool, a coward before the face of changing times or simply stubborn.

I'll leave you to think about it, and to see how your own people feel about it, in time, you may choose to bend the knee and serve your people once again, or you can stay here and serve no one but your own hubris and foolishness"

let's hope we can worm some doubts into his thick skull

>>3706478
playing accommodating will only make his pride bigger I think, we have to make him see that we offer a better way, I'm against this

>>3706498
supporting
let's put the human in his place

>>3706458
He might hate us but still can be usefull one day if we go to war against one of our siblings.
Since he probably hates all dragons we set him free and in a quest to murder them when the time comes

>>3706498
Support

The fool must see his own foolishness

He will obviously not at first, but it will be on his head later, in time he will bow....or not and he will rot, whatever he choses

We took every step to preserve and prosper this land, the Valley is free, if he can't see it he is blind.

>>3706565
>>3706557
Nope

>>3706386
>Are you?
I mean, for now, we are. I think we should stay at our current size for a while, before we decide to start growing again.

And the elves really want us to wear some clothes, so it’s only polite to humor our 2nd most loyal subjects and let them make us some clothes.

>>3706458
>noble party
This is what I’m talking about! We’ve gotta be wearing some fancy clothes for a party!

>come to gloat, dragon?
“No, I just came to see if you’ve changed your mind yet. It seems like you haven’t.”

“In case you haven’t noticed, everyone is very happy under my rule. Everyone except for you. So, I’ve come here to talk to you. I’d like to hear you explain why you don’t want to accept me as your queen.”

I wonder if he’s like this because of some past tragedy he suffered through because of a dragon?

>>3706478
Also supporting this.

>>3706575
>>3706565
And there we have it again, can we mix both?

>>3706575
You say that like our form is not resplendent enough as it is.

>>3706498
Support, I guess.

I'd say if he's willing to give his word that he won't cause trouble, I'm willing to let him go free. There's no reason for us to be enemies at this point, all he has to do is promise to end hostilities and that's be enough for the time being.

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>>3706478
>inb4 we fuck the knight
kidding, kidding
Unless...

>>3706662
>humans

ugh

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>>3706575 #
I find the idea of soft clothes kind of insulting, like making a dog wear clothes. Light, decorative armor plates? Sure. But clothes... We're a dragon, our form makes the only statement that needs to be made, and that statement needs no embellishment.

Maybe a few sets of pajamas or bibs for feasting in private? P-purely just to humor the elves, of course

>>3706599
The elves were the ones that told us that people are starting to spread rumors about Riona being naked all the time. Riona even considered wearing clothes to put an end to those rumors.

>>3706723
O-of course not!

>>3706728
an important question on dragon clothing, is a dragon cloaca visible? maybe that is what Tanith was refering when saying people were whispering, I know we don't have boobs but maybe the cloaca is visible for all to see, but we never had a problem with that

>>3706744
y-yeah, t-those pointy ears, w-we don't even like them!

>>3706740
Nah fuck that. Our scales are a set of armor fit for any battle or ball. If we get a breastplate to protect our softer underside, maybe a mask or faceguard to better protect our sensory organs, and possibly a scythe for our tail, I might consider it, but we aren't here to kow-tow to human norms.

>>3706680
>>3706753
>humans

ugh
>y-yeah, t-those pointy ears, w-we don't even like them!
pick one and only one

>>3706753
until QM says otherwise I am assuming we have normal genitalia

>>3706765
we do! reptiles have cloacas, I just don't know if it's covered by something or just between scales so it's not visible

>>3706770
like I said until QM says otherwise we have normal genitalia

>>3706770
Probably between scales. Scales would provide at least a basic defense against ambient stray fire. Exposed, sensitive flesh would be a glaring design flaw for a creature that typically lives in stone enclosures and breathes excessive amounts of fire.

>>3706776
I get it it's a normal cloaca, I'm not disputing that, I'm just asking if it's covered or if it's visible, maybe that is what was making Tanyth uncomfortable or if it was just the fact that we weren't wearing any clothes

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>>3706575
>>3706498
>>3706478
A defiant knight? Where have you seen this before!

"Actually I am here to talk about you. You are the single most difficult fight I have had, thus far. The troll was a close second, simply for its sheer strength, but I just mauled that thing, and the spider queen burned far too easily to really be called a fight."

Yes, never let it be said that this valley was subdued without a fight. You had to fight for it every step of the way!

"I am getting sidetracked. In recognition of your skill and valor, I am giving you a say in how you will be dealt with, long term. I can try and ransom you back, if you think anyone will pay, or I can get you better furnishings. Chains, yes, but also a softer cot and some books, if that interests you."

"If you're smart you'll kill me."

Well that was sudden, he didn't even hesitate and you don't doubt what he says.

"I wanted to see if you had changed your mind yet. It seems not. In case you have not noticed, everyone is very happy under my rule. Everyone except for you. So, I have come here to talk to you. I would like to hear you explain why you do not want to accept me as your queen.”

"You can't... you can't always please everyone. Why I don't accept... because I'm free."

What nonsense is this? It seems this imprisonment has rotted his brain! If he's trying to play games with you it's not funny and it makes no sense. And this stubborn knight's petty principles are starting to annoy you! Free? Who could be less free than him, right now?

"Free? Under the rule of Petrar and slave to their desires? Are you even listening to yourself or has your defeated pride made you deaf? Your town was never free, I reinstated the ruler of this land as the head of it, I made it peaceful and prosperous without foreign intervention, I welcome you to take a look for yourself foolish knight."

Losing your temper some, you approach him... and sick of him looking at the ground, you shove your draconic hand forward to grip his throat and force him to look up at you. He chokes and struggles, but he never loses his defiance.

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"I united the land, I gave them purpose and order, I gave them a place to be under my command as my subjects, if you cannot see that your precious town is better than ever, and will be even better with time I can only consider you a fool, a coward before the face of changing times or simply stubborn."

It takes a mighty strength in you to avoid burning him alive or biting his head, every instant you look at him your rage increasing. Before you go too far then, you shove him against the wall, and with a snort withdraw your hand.

"I will leave you to think about it, and to see how your own people feel about it, in time, you may choose to bend the knee and serve your people once again, or you can stay here and serve no one but your own hubris and foolishness"

Of all you say, this seems to have some effect on him, as his expression falters. It's not about servitude or submission, but to do right by his people... if you really are so terrible in his eyes, then wouldn't the best thing be for him to help the people rather than you? He might not accept you but that doesn't mean his people are in any less need. You can leave him here, to think about that.

Of course maybe he might someday come around, but you like having a knight to torment. Brigid isn't the same, she broke before you and going too far with her may negatively impact her ability to govern. This fool in the cell though, you can torment all you like, a toy you can break as many times as you want without worry!

>What do you do?

>>3705774
>you know some basic details like they grow as they age and they come in two types; male and female, similar to dragons.

>>3706792
normal genitalia

>>3706801
>Release him. "I hope you'll reconsider my offer. You'll need better than the gruel they serve here to keep your strength."
>Leave him. You aren't your sister. You won't stoop to torturing mortals just to get your kicks.

>>3706792
We're a dragon; if we're not making her uncomfortable then there is something wrong with us. I mean, if seeing THAT be visible makes them uncomfortable, just what kind of "uncomfortable" thoughts are they having?
We should ask the she-elf, I'm sure she could explain to us what mortals find uncomfortable with their beloved queen's exposed, resplendent form.

>>3706801
leave him be and think about it a little, we got to him and pierced his wall, now we just need to let it crumble

let's check on the cultists

>>3706811
support for the lol

>>3706753
It's not an issue of people spying your dragoness parts, so to speak, though would one to be in the right position and look you suppose they would see... not that you even remotely care though.

But it's more like the position of governance, people have expectations of you even if these are based on stereotypes of rulers that don't apply to you. People expect their ruler to be covered in fancy clothes and decorations, and you already wear a crown so it's not like you're opposed to clothes, not really.

An analogy would be like with the dog. A dog wearing clothes might be patronizing, but what if the dog was intelligent and ruled over you? It would seem weird if such a minded and souled being lived in a more primitive state, without any clothes, than the people it ruled over.

At least that's what the rumors sound like. At the end of the day it comes down to what you prefer. Though when has a dragon ever not wanted to show off... and as far as you can tell, it seems like nine out of ten times, the lesser races only wear clothes in order to show off.

>>3706816
oh, that's a marvellous Idea, we should ask her

>>3706809
now you are not making any sense, reptiles come in male and female form and still have hemipenis and cloacas

>>3706801
Do not torture him, just keep him in prison for now, we made our case, it's his choice to make and join his brother knights.

>>3706826
Scales you are going to have to clear this up. in your universe what kind of genitalia do dragons have? yes, this is a real question.

>>3706826
That's why I want something more practical. Clothes are an extension of wearing furs to stave off the cold, however impractical they might be. I want to wear armor. Light, decorative, expensive, gaudy underplates that still show off the resplendent gleam of our natural red scales, which we can swap out for more practical underplates that would serve to protect our vulnerable underside in battle.

Accessories can include a headpiece, equivocal to a battle mask for protect important sensory organs, and an addition to our tail, which would be swapped out for a scythe to make it an even more deadly weapon in combat.


Everything we wear must, at least theoretically, have some practical purpose. Going too far from that point gets you into the 'Pigs in Tuxedos' territory.

>>3706839
supporting

>>3706845
yeah, this sounds great, though we will need to have it refitted from time to time as we grow.

>>3706853
Sure, and nobles get new outfits made from scratch every other week.

Hell, even if we eventually STOP growing for some reason, I'd still support swapping out our wardrobe every now and then.

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>>3706819
When you say check on the cultists, do you mean those currently in the free territory? Because to check on them would mean, I assume, travel to them. You, queen by right of conquest, traveling to unclaimed land...

Might send out some messages...

>>3706843
What do dinosaurs have? What do t-rex have? That.

Dinosaurs are not exactly reptiles and neither are you, you have warm blood after all. But unless I'm mistaken, dinosaurs don't have "equipment" flopping around exposed. You're certainly not a mammal nor have any mammalian features, if that's the question.

>>3706845
So you're only interested in show-offy battle armor? And you'd wear this at a fancy dress ball?

Again, you can act and dress however you want, just want to make sure I'm getting the right idea here.

>>3706839
>>3706850
>>3706821
>>3706811
>>3706819
You consider releasing him for the sake of your own self, to not dwell in cruelty. But rules are rules and you can't tolerate dissent. The knight will be left here till he comes to his own decision.

Otherwise then you can depart from the castle, and Eisling if need be, to take care of whatever business you decide upon.

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This will probably be my last post of the night then, we'll continue tomorrow from here based on what the player responses are till then. And as usual, if you have any suggestions, or questions I'll answer what I can and clarify if anything is confusing.

In the meantime, thanks all for playing!

>>3706875
>When you say check on the cultists, do you mean those currently in the free territory? Because to check on them would mean, I assume, travel to them. You, queen by right of conquest, traveling to unclaimed land...

>Might send out some messages.

That's a good point
can we instruct the rogue to get us a report to deliver at the castle then?
and after that is done we fly to the elves

>>3706875
Oh no, I didn't mean actually release him. I meant just stop choking him.

As for armor, I more meant decorative plates. There's a difference between a suit of battle-worthy armor and the gold/silver/gem engraved fancy shit we can wear to a ball. As for it being armor plates...

Why would we wear literally anything that is, as a concept, worse than our scales.

>>3706898
>Why would we wear literally anything that is, as a concept, worse than our scales.
To cover that embarrassing handprint on our ass.

We’ve been painting it and that’s worked so far, but if someone stands close enough to us, they’ll see there aren’t any scales in that spot.

Wearing something to cover that up will help us hide it.

>>3706875
Have we arranged an expeditionary force for the drow prospector yet? If not, arrange something as per other's suggestions. Then visit the elves. Should they give counsel against, we still have time to intercept and cancel the expedition.

The dinosaurs had cloaca, like birds (did some quick research). It's three orifices in one, kind of nasty if you think about it.

>>3706885
We could consider rotating them in either three teams of two, or two teams of three in the future. They are just gathering information, not adventuring against known adversaries.

>>3706898
Having more layers offers more protection. Besides, it's meant more as a symbol of office as anything. For fancy events we could consider precious mental chain or scale maile. It doesn't have to be all encompassing as if for battle, just in place where clothing would otherwise be (or likely be; as dragons don't tend to wear clothes).
We're a warrior queen (or more like a war-machine queen), not some soft heiress that received our position through marriage or inheritance. [spoiler[Can you imagine Conan (the barbarian) dressed in a similar manner as the historical Louis XIV? Heels and all?[/spoiler]

>>3707054
Didn't that get covered by perfectly good red scales?

>>3707055
And that's my point. Cloth and fabric are a liability, compared to our skills.

>>3707095
>Didn't that get covered by perfectly good red scales?
Now that I think about it, the scales did grow back. Unfortunately, they were still white and in the shape of a handprint.

As far as I can tell, Riona is still painting them red.

>>3707112
QM never clarified if the scale that grew back where red or not.

>>3707112
I don't think it ever got clarified, actually.

We should probably check that, given how relevant it is to the current topic.

>>3707112
Huh, I don't remember that.
Well, if the integrity of the bleached scales aren't compromised, we could just bleach the surrounding areas as well so it's no longer a hand print.

>>3707123
it was never clarified

>>3706898
I desperately need us to wear a turtle neck.

>>3707131
support for the turtle neck but it must be blue

Meme voting is the death of any quest that has even remotely a serious tone

>>3707123
And ruin our beautiful red scales with a huge white dot on our ass?!

>>3707145
Who says it has to be a round dot? It could be any shape we want.
If we're unimaginative we could even just make an uneven blotch that destroys the shape of the hand so it looks like a birth mark.

This is, of course, is assuming the scale came out white.

>>3707112
The skin beneath was scarred white but the new scales to come in are red. Anyone else looking would not be able to tell, but you'll always know the mark is still there underneath.

>>3707330
Nice we have perfect scales again

>>3707140
True words anon, too true, we were doing so well and now it's "lets do this lol"

Hey all just a reminder that we'll be playing today, it just might be a little later than usual to start.

>>3706875
I want to hire a private tutor we need some education

>>3709073
I think we already did, learn to read was something we put on the timeskip, of course, we will probably need to study more next time we skip

>>3709085
alrighty then, any suggestions for this action turn I personally want to try and bring the dwarfs into our domain

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>>3707055
>>3707054
>>3706898
>>3706885
If the rogue is to oversee the boy while here, then he can also communicate with his fellow cultists in the free territory and organize things from here. Once they get a foothold there, they can probably work out some kind of rotation where not all of them are away at the same time. It might take a week or more to get this taken care of (since first he has to ensure the boy has adequate accommodations) but it isn't too difficult of a task.

Between that and organizing an assistive expedition for the drow here to be led by one of your knights, you can take leave of Eisling and return home. Well, the direction of home, you want to make a stop by the elven village first. With the usual reception; a welcoming tolerance of your presence but not particularly happy with you otherwise.

"The dragon comes, what does she want?"

"We already agreed to trade with the urban elves, what more is there?"

It used to be that you were barred from entry without a fight. Now you can come and go as you please, the guards don't stop you but that doesn't mean common folk present or passing by are accommodating of you here. Your primary focus though is their leader, and what you want to meet with her about.

>What do you do?

>>3709132
Check on the wispers Tanyth may have heard and how the spying is going

Accept her hospitality and see how they are faring after this time to adjust and adapt to ourselves

Ask her about the drow and if she knows about their kind and if there are any concentration of them nearby

>>3709202
support, I want to know about the drow

ask her how she would feel if we brought people from other regions here, I feel a protected and isolated elven village would be quite popular among her kind, as long as she can teach them some respect

>>3709202
support

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>>3709246
>>3709222
>>3709202
Your presence never goes unnoticed, and it's not long before you find yourself in the presence of the elven leader.

"We fare quite well thanks to your efforts. In fact we have seen such an increase in population that we must consider expansion."

"I suppose that is what you wanted, no? And tell me, what do you think of drow?"

Like a cat to water her reaction and that of the elves within earshot, is instant and seemingly instinctive. Looking like she tasted just about the worst thing in the world, Tanyth spits curses in their elven language and is joined by all the others. The conversation had been pleasant enough till now, talking about how your decree for any elves in your land to be informed of and offered living in the elven village, was going quite well for them. Tanyth's biggest wish was always seeing more people in her little realm and you've accomplished just that, so they hardly have anything to complain about. But talking of the dark elf, any pleasantness to the conversation is quickly expelled.

"Why do you want to know about... I will not speak it. If there is... a situation, with any, you will let me know. Else we will not be long for your realm, there are plenty of elven colonies the world over we shall join."

You've seen her displeased before, but never angry. It's a strange and sudden change you're not at all used to. Normally she and the other elves are so dainty and restrained, especially to your imposing form and mannerisms, but now she feels the bigger one bossing you around. So sore must this topic be for them it seems.

Now you want to invite drow to live here just to see what would happen, at least a thought for it.

>What do you do?

>>3709289
Tell her to clarify, what is their relation to the drow and what is the cause of such repulse? Are they dangerous in any form?
We want to know more, now I'm curious about their history.

We should take one of these guys to teach us their language too, send him to the castle

Do the goblins have a different language? We should learn that too when we have the chance

And before we leave, in a more private manner, why did she leave her land to live with a handful of people in a land she had no control over and with threats everywhere, what was so terrible at her place that made her escape if she is nobility there?

>>3709309
support

>>3709309
support

>>3709289
“Woah, calm down! I was just asking what you thought about them! You’re acting as if I told you to let them live in your village!”

“.....just to be clear, no, I’m not going to tell you to let them live here with you.”

Then we should explain about the one and only drow we met in the mountains and how we’re pretty sure he’s going to stay up there, far away from their village.

With that out of the way, we say, “Tanyth, you said something about people whispering things about me for not wearing clothes, correct? Perhaps, it is time for me to consider wearing some.”

>>3709369
two words: ornate armor

>>3709369
Don't cokent on the drow I think, he's in the mountains and is of no concern to them, let them rest easy or they will be all nervous about the black dude

>>3709387
>>3709369
Or let them know I think

But only privatly to Tanyth to not cause panic among the others

I don't think we should let them know about the drow in the mountain they seem they racist against drow

>>3709369
Time for turtle neck

>>3709395
They do, but hidint is worse, we should tell only Tanyth, and like anon said, he will stay in the mountains because he provides us metals, and she should get that out of her mind, maybe even prevent her people into wandering around the mountains

Hey just a heads up I unexpectedly have to step out for like 20 minutes but we'll resume here when I get back.

>>3705098
>>3709407
Excuse the intrusion, but with your 3rd thread your quest has made it into the quest timeline. Do you have any preference for the image or should I just use the OP's?

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>>3709471
I think this one is a good image approximation, thanks!

>>3709309
>>3709369
You wouldn't expect that just by asking such a question, your relationship would be in jeopardy however she certainly makes it seem that way.

"Hold on now, calm down! I was just asking what you thought about them. You are acting as if I told you to let them live in your village."

Along with her pouting now, at this mention you see her eyes practically go red and a dainty little elven snarl.

"...just to be clear, no, I am not going to tell you to let them live here with you."

"Good! Then we shall talk no more of it."

"Wait hold on, I want to talk more of it."

You upset her greatly by even asking, but surely you must know what the fuss is all about. She is very reluctant to speak of anything in great detail and is short with you on every point. But you get a rough impression from her that in times long, long passed the drow were originally just other elves but they worshiped foul, evil gods and were cast out for it. They retreated underground and ever since have dwelled there, but always have their evil sights upon the surface and always there is a hostility between their peoples.

"...and what does that have to do with you leaving your people?"

"They were considering trade! To even think, with... them!!"

Maybe not all elves have such hatred of their dark cousins but Tanyth and her people certainly do, hence why they left elven society proper and secluded themselves far away, here. Though at this rate you're starting to wonder what people if any these elves actually do like, certainly not you when you arrived and not even their human neighbors.

>Do you want to tell her about the prospector drow then? Or focus on other things like rumors about you?

>>3709511
OH, SHIT we got the racist isolationist elves.
>focus on other things like rumors about you?

>>3709511
Let’s just focus on those rumors and that offer to make clothes for us.

>>3709526
Blue Turtleneck when

>>3709511
ask about the rumours and about having some dude teach their language

if we are alone, approach her

"Tanith my dear, now listen to me and listen good, the world is big out there, and many things might upset your fragile elven tastes"
get really close
"what are you under my wings?"

goad her into saying something like safe and content

"good, now, I can protect you from those evil eeeeevil dark elves, you'll never have one here but no matter where you go in this big world you may find them, maybe even around my lands, what I can give you is that you won't ever interact with them if you do not wish, but as always, your loyalty and the respect of your people is required.....now Tanyth, about clothes...I was more interesting in armor"

>>3709545
Support, she won't have to deal with them but we can't patrol every corner of our expanding realm because of her sensibilities, nowhere in the world would be like that, they were on the brink of a crysis when we found them, with encroaching humans, giant spiders and a tribe of orcs lead by a troll, those threats could very well have annihilated them, we could have done so, but we didn't because they served well and alerted us about the worse crime ever commited against us to this day when Lila died.
Now, she has to calm down and be grateful for her life and the life of her people, by the preserved way that they maintained because of our generosity.

Sweet and beautiful Tanyth, don't test us and calm down
No drow will come to her village.

>>3709511
>"Hmmph. Is there any folk on this land, or beneath it, that you actually enjoy the company of?"
>"Should my people encounter them, what can we expect? Outright hostility? Deceit? Would they respect our sovereignty? How would we best deal with them, or combat them, if it comes to that?"

Hopefully this will open her up to discussion and let us find out just why she detests them do much. Surely it has more to do with it than just religion?

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>>3709522
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>>3709615
Of course you had to be saddled with the racist elves. Though, in a way you kind of like them because they're few in number and isolationist, they're kind of like your own little pets in their own way like an ant farm. Not that you would, but you could just bully and push them around and not only could they not do anything, but no one else would even care.

For now though, you want them in good standing and not upset, as you approach Tanyth and you see her become a little nervous.

"Tanyth my dear, now listen to me and listen good, the world is big out there, and many things might upset your fragile elven tastes."

Though she is a prim and proper elven noble lady, she still gasps in surprise when you pull her close to you, skin to scales.

"What are you under my wings?" quite literally, you have your wing unfurled over her to demonstrate.

"Small- secure! I mean, secure."

Some instinctive panic at the difference between you, that she tries to suppress but nervous as she is, she doesn't do a good job of it.

"Good, now, I can protect you from those evil eeeeevil dark elves, you will never have one here but no matter where you go in this big world you may find them, maybe even around my lands, what I can give you is that you will not ever interact with them if you do not wish, but as always, your loyalty and the respect of your people is required... now Tanyth, about clothes..."

You can set her worries more or less at ease, you can't promise you may not tolerate drow in your lands, but certainly these elves will never have to worry about them nor would you much consider having a drow as a leader or advisor to yourself. With her fears put to rest then you can change topic to those rumors she had talked of before. It's something that's been on your mind, after all.

"I suppose it is a matter of... people expect their queen to be finely dressed. How are we to think of you, if you are no different in appearance than some other wild dragon? Side by side, what is there to tell you apart, what is there to speak of your many... accomplishments? I would think that when people see you, you would want 'queen' to be the first thing that comes to their mind before 'dragon'. You have never had a problem with that before?"

Well come to think of it, nine times out of ten strangers seem most surprised that you can talk even. The first impression always seems to be monster, well if you wore clothes that would very obviously broadcast that you are civilized.

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"What about rumors of indecency, like being naked without clothes?"

"Do... d-do you feel that way?!"

At your suggestion, Tanyth blushes quite strongly even out to her ears. The humans turn red, the elves turn a light pink underneath their fair skin. Probably to do with the fact that you're more or less pressing her body to yours and bare skin in places. If only to make a point it's just something uncomfortable for her, but the thought that you might view yourself in that way makes this contact embarrassing to her... lucky she asked for privacy lest any see you together like this with you speaking such things.

"Well I was actually thinking more like armor."

"A-Ahh... s-sorry but elves are n-not known for armor... u-unless you only c-care for style..."

It sounds like they could do something nice, and better than the humans. Though she would prefer clothes; hateful of the thought of having your life potentially be her responsibility, when others would make armor better. Just fancy clothes, there's no worry there.

>What do you do?

>>3709744
You can also respond with this before you leave. Had already written everything out though to be able to add it in.

>>3709769
human armor it is

>>3709769
Well accept their clotges since they are offering
Before that, since she is close and embarrassed, examine her clothes and style very closely and thoroughly, to understand it of course, not to see if that shade of pink can get any stronger.
Tell her we will take the clothes ahe offers and we will seek armor elsewhere, each type of attire for each situation

>>3709773
I do want to find out more about the drow, but now that the moment has passed, I'm not sure if it's convenient to bring it back up again.
Though, I think it's cute she got so worked up;
>"You were so livid, for a moment, I thought you were going to breathe fire!"

>>3709893
>>3709860
Support
Will Tanyth ever get used to this? Kek

>>3709786
Even better, if we manage to get the dwarves we could get armor from them, but for now we should see something about protecting our underbelly atleast, it would have to be light enough to not get in the way of our flaying tho

So much flying for a day, we should rest after this and maybe start working on those dwarves while we wait for news from the cult?

>>3709769
>Actually, that would be more or less the point. Decorative plating, something that I could move in without having to fear ripping. I also think the glimmering of metallic artistry would compliment my scales nicer than any silk or sheer could manage on its own.
>Metal plating, beautifully engraved and capable of smooth, if not silent movement, while still covering my underside. I can get something more practical for battle commissioned by humans, but for simple artistry and style, something elegant and magnificent, something fit more for a ball than a battlefield, I want elf-crafts.

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>>3709893
>>3709860
>>3709786
Well better than nothing you suppose. If you are to get clothes from these elves then it couldn't hurt to get an impression of them, even if you can't expect exactly the same style as you take the chance to look Tanyth over.

Hmm... not really that much...

It should be fine for you though if you end up liking the style, not like you have much of anything to hide. She gets some idea that you're examining her and has a degree of uncertainty, on how she should feel, but before long you let her go anyway having gotten your point across. She breathes easier though tries not to let on her discomfort about being held by you. Probably still bad memories from when you forced her to be cooperative by handling her like a doll and scratching blood from her.

"You were so livid, for a moment, I thought you were going to breathe fire!"

"I would do worse than that to any of... them."

"Hmmph. Is there any folk on this land, or beneath it, that you actually enjoy the company of?"

"Other elves, are good!"

With that all taken care of then, you settle things with the elves and bid their lady farewell. If you remain at this size then they'll try to have some clothing made for you within a week or two, however it would be easier if they had your measurements but it's not required.

>What do you do? Return home then, or do you want to focus on the dwarves? Besides that you've seen to all the most pertinent issues since taking the previous month off to laze about, so what your focus going forward now is up to you.

>>3710009
At least from what you know, as long as it's light armor then the elves could manage. They don't work with iron but if you're ok with something in bronze or silver, or on the other end of the spectrum something more exotic like darkwood, magic glass, or something expensive then the elves can manage that.

If you want something tried and tested then the humans would be better, they can work with steel and sturdier metals. The best that you know of would be dwarves to make something as they can work with most any substance, but you'd actually need some dwarves for that. At present you have an abundance of humans and elves.

>>3710021
lets send an envoy to the dwarfs maybe work out a trade agreement. I also want to form a magic college, I still hold out hope that with enough research and our help we can develop the magic that works on dragons.

>>3710042
Human armor is superior I want human armor.

>>3710042
Comission a bronze armor with them along with the clothes, we can wait some time while they take measurements.

After that let's fly over where we know the dwarves are and see if we can find alternative ways to get in

>>3710043
Wait dude, no trade, they are in our lands, they either bow or burn like any other, we can't have independent factions on our land, that would be terrible, they are using our land and not paying tribute

>>3710042
>Light armor
Technically, it doesn't have to qualify as armor at all. Just as long as we can flex in it without having to worry about accidentally buckling it.

>>3710042
What I want:

>Elf-made ceremonial and decorative armor
>Human made suits of proper "medium" battle-armor
>Dwarf-made Heavy Armor for linebreaking and ground assaults

>>3710042
For armor I like this guy's idea >>3710009
we get a fancy and beautiful one from the elves and then a more pratical one from the humans to use in battle so we can change according to the situation, tell Tanyth to have someone make a very beautiful one and that we will be very pleased with her.


Lets look for caves and other places where we could access the dwarves, the we can hire adventurers to try and find an alternative way in, but scouting first

>>3710062
Oh if it's in our land send that envoy with a demand for their peaceful integration into the nation. then when they obviously refuse we go fuck shit up.

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>>3710042
>At present you have an abundance of humans and elves.

Hmm I feel like humans and elves are really cheap and value inflated whats the current exchange rate of humans to dwarfs?

>>3710079
we have elf clothes, let's get human armor.

>>3710021
>If you remain at this size then they'll try to have some clothing made for you within a week or two, however it would be easier if they had your measurements but it's not required.
It’s a good thing we plan on staying at this size for now. And if it will help speed things up, then we should let the elves take our measurements.

Also, we should get something that doesn’t obstruct our wings. That way we can put on our clothes and fly to one of our towns/villages.

>What do?
Get a tutor to teach us how to read.

>>3710043
>we can develop the magic that works on dragons.
That’s neat, but it also increases the potential of it being used against us. Is that worth the risk?

>>3710081
Yup, the first peaceful offer, tell them to pay tribute and live, but while the envoy goes, let's look what we can find about them

>>3710096
if we make magic that can affect us we can grow as large as we like. Then use a size amulet to control our size. and fit inside buildings.

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>>3710074
>>3710055
>>3710062
>>3710065
>>3710079
Also note that while magic doesn't work on you, and you can't use magic for the same reason, magic items are possible, and of the lesser races you have access to, humans would be the best for that. Basically it's like;

>If you want something all fancy and elegant made, or made from very exotic materials, then the elves are the ones.
>If you want something that's plain but just simply works and is easy to make and fix, or if you want magical equipment, then the humans are the ones.
>If you want something that is incredibly made and unyielding (though perhaps lacking in style), or made from legendary materials, then the dwarves are the ones.

Different races tend to specialize in things differently so you might expect that orcs for example have their own signature style of smithing, but the above three are the most prominent to you.

>>3710096
>>3710079
>>3710086
As you know, either by trade or kidnapping, it's not like you can't obtain other races if you wanted. If for example you really wanted some dwarves, you could do something like incentivize them to come to your land, or you could just fly around looking for some and steal them.

Though it seems you have an interest in the dwarves within your land. So you can get your measurements taken for awhile, and ask for the elves to make you something nice. After that though you can turn your attention to those mountain dwarves. They refused you last time so maybe send an envoy this time? While that takes place though, you want to try and see if there's other ways to get to them?

>You can survey the mountains around them by flying around, and make a roll!

>>3710091
I hate the idea of cloth on scales. Absolutely hate it. I'd rather armor plating, even if it would be useless in an actual battle. The elves can do that.

>>3710121
I want fancy, purely decorative or ceremonial armor from the elves, and I want cheap, reliable, battle-worthy armor from the humans. We can get better armor from the dwarves when we have the funds.

Rolled 67 (1d100)

>>3710121
>>If you want something that's plain but just simply works and is easy to make and fix, or if you want magical equipment, then the humans are the ones.

Rolled 23 (1d100)

>>3710121

Rolled 99 (1d100)

>>3710121

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>>3710140
Hello short shitheads!

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You've already been learning how to read the common language, but learning the other lesser race languages may be in your interest so you can certainly get an elven tutor to teach you to speak and read elven.

Writing will always be out of the question unfortunately, or at least very difficult, since your draconic "hands" are capable of grasping and manipulation but you lack opposable thumbs for fine motor skills. The best you could hope for is holding a writing instrument in a clenched fist and struggling to write that way... best to just have someone else write for you.

>>3710140
>>3710132
>>3710131
>99

Well as it turns out, upon your flying around the particular mountain that seems dwarf occupied, you catch sight of what you might guess to be the output of their mining effort; great furnaces and passages to shafts within the mountain with many visible laborers... few of them if any dwarven.

Like the entrance it is a fortified position, basically jutting out of the mountainside and to reach it conventionally would be impossible for any normal foe. You however can fly. So while you can't just simply fly into/through the main entrance, you can in fact just fly up and land among the exposed portion of their mine... still very dangerous though, the place is fortified just like the entrance. But you imagine quite deviously, you could take others with you if need be, carry them up if you like.

The important thing is though, it's another way into the city albeit a roundabout way, which itself is quite a miraculous thing since dwarves are more than anything careful and cautious. Usually at least, so things like back doors past their defenses is a rarity indeed!

>>3710185
And we'll take a break here for now, maybe continue later, or otherwise tomorrow. In the meantime thanks all for playing, and you can plan whatever action you may have in mind against these dwarves. It's likely though, given their nature, that a battle will be required to take their settlement, much like the battle to take Eisling.

If you have any questions besides, or suggestions either, I'll answer what I can. If we are to continue tomorrow, ideally I'll try for a more normal time compared to today.

>>3710198
have a good night QM until tomorrow