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This is the introduction to Kek's Isekai.

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Choose a world and describe your character (which is yourself). Attached is an example character from the Mythic book.

STATS
*Stats: Strength, Dexterity, Agility (foot dexterity), Reflex, Toughness, IQ, Intuition, Willpower, Wisdom, Charisma
*Skills: all skills, talents, combat skills, magical powers, languages
*Strengths/Weaknesses: (optional) situational bonuses based on your personal *background
*Inventory

Describe your stats in plain English using the ranks below.
Ranks: minuscule, weak, low, below average, average, above average, high, exceptional
For Stats, an «average» rank means the rank of an average person
For skills and other abilities, an “average” rank means an average person skilled with this ability, an average professional. Those with less than average ranks are skilled amateurs

The skills are freeform so you can list anything. Here's an extensive list if you need inspiration: https://gurps.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Skills

Still open.

>>3889991
Just to be absolutely sure: One character or one character per player?

>>3890000
One character per player. It will be a different solo game for each player.

Still open.

>>3888990
I check this out tomorrow, seems neat

>>3889017
For the purposes of playing as ourselves, approximately what ranks would you say middle school, high school and college educations would give in their respective fields?

>>3889017
Literally as ourselves?

>>3892320
I would view middle/high school education as unranked or "minuscule" because most people have it.

As skills are in comparison to the average professional, a college education is an average rank.

>>3892386
Yes, literally.

>>3892403
Fair enough.

Using that standard, and given the demographic of people that I assume frequents 4chan, I expect we're going to end up with just about everyone with stats and skills distributed between below average to above average at highest; we'd all generally be rather average individuals.

Which is probably what you expected as well, given your comment about 'random and deadly games'. But I figured it was a good idea to check, since the example character you posted is a distinctly exceptional individual.

>>3892474
Yes, I expect mostly average, untrained people. The example character is a legendary pirate, he's overpowered.

Still Open.

Sounds interesting, I’ll whip up a character in a little while

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You can ignore this post. I'm dumping a PDF with the Mythic charts so that I can use them at work.

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>>3888990
Oh shid, I forgot this existed. How's pic related for a sheet?

>>3896204
Supporting what ever this guy makes.

World: Fantasy

Name: Terry Ellington

Stats

Strength: Average
Dexterity: Above average
Agility: Above average
Reflex: High
Toughness: Average
IQ: High
Intuition: High
Willpower: Above average
Wisdom: High
Charisma: Below average

Stats

Wrestling: Above average
Stealth: Above average
Sleight of hand: Above average
Swimming: Above average
Mimicry: Above average
Musical instrument: Above average
Psychology: High
Tactics: High


Strengths

Moot: Unless proven otherwise (sometimes on multiple occasions) you will not be viewed as a threat. This makes it easier for you to create opportunities due to the carelessness of others

Omnidexterous: You are capable of preforming several basic tasks with both hands and a few with your feet

On the fly: You are capable of creating and using both melee and ranged makeshift weaponry


Weaknesses

Out of sight: Gains a -2 ranked shift on vision based perception checks

Unacceptable: NPCs will be less inclined to provide aid or advice. In addition, gaining companions will be much more difficult


Inventory
Pocket knife (2)
3m USB cord
Pocket slingshot

Rolled 70, 21, 83, 32, 10, 86, 40, 96, 94, 85 = 617 (10d100)

>>3896432
This is perfect. Choose one of the 4 worlds below and we'll get started.

1) Kek's Isekai: After you've died, you are teleported by Kek to a fantasy world.

2) /x/-Files: You are recruited by a mysterious organization to investigate the paranormal and conspiracies. You can tell me a paranormal mystery that you'd like to investigate, or I'm going to roll at random on the SCP Foundation website.

3) Zombie Apocalypse:everyone knows what it is.

4) Stargate: You are recruited by a mysterious organization to jump through stargates and explores new planets.

Also, roll 10d100 in the Options Field with all your posts, I'll use your rolls for the GM Emulator.

Rolled 51, 78, 71, 81, 26, 18, 37, 68, 63, 23 = 516 (10d100)

>>3896485
>1) Kek's Isekai: After you've died, you are teleported by Kek to a fantasy world.
I can already taste the magic

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>>3896482
>>3896499
Welcome. You will both play separately in your own solo game, but it's the same intro. I will ask the questions to the GM Emulator in the spoiler tags.

The Chaos Level is temporarily set at 9 in Kek's presence.
Q: Can they keep their inventory?
Odds: Very Unlikely
Roll: 51
A: Yes
You were browsing the /qst/ board on 4chan when suddenly you died of a heart attack. You wake up in a dim lit, spacious Egyptian temple with ornamented pillars. On a cyclopean throne sits a frog monstrosity, its fat flesh hanging on the floor. It speaks to you with a cavernous voice:
"You've died." It laughs. "I'm Kek, god of chaos. No introductions needed, I hope. As you were a member of the 4chan community, you get to resurrect in a new, magical world. That's the pact I've made with your remote viewers and meme magicians."
He pauses, expecting you to die of a second heart attack. But the smell of incense burning in the room has made you a bit high and rather apathetic.
"Not bad, you've survived my frightful presence. YOU ARE QUIET, I CAN'T HEAR YOU. I'm bored. Let's get over with it and choose your new profession."
>soldier
>thief
>sorcerer
>priest
>Kek's choice

Rolled 72, 97, 42, 83, 53, 32, 13, 85, 89, 24 = 590 (10d100)

>>3896514
"Holy fuck, I thought the egregore died after the election. S-SHIT, gotta choose a class, right? Make me a sorcerer, I wanna fling shit from my fingertips."

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>>3896528
Q: Can Kek understand the egregore reference?
Odds:?
Roll: 72
A: Yes
Q: Does it piss him off?
Odds:? (I can't really predict Kek's behavior)
Roll: 97
A: Yes
Q: Can Literally Me understand Kek's answer?
Skill: Knowledge (Forbidden) roll
Difficulty: High
Roll: 42
A: Yes
Q: Does Kek forgive him for understanding him?
Odds:Unlikely
Roll: 83
A: Yes
When you say the word "egregore", Kek visibly gets flustered.
"An egregore, you say?Do you think I'm ECHS?"
ECHS... That name sounds familiar. Oh, that's right, you do remember what it is from your studies. "ECHS is merely the egregore of the /x/ board... You are way better than him, Lord Kek."
Kek is impressed and satisfied that you have good knowledge of the Dark Lore and calms down. You got really lucky.
He raises his left paw: a flow of dark energy enters your body. "You are now a sorcerer. When you want to cast a spell, all you have to do is picture an image of the spell in your mind. This technique is called: visualization".
The chaos god then draw a sigil in the air and a black portal opens in the middle of the room. "Enter the black gate and your new life will begin." He then throws three little green balls on the floor. Three small toadmen appear in a puff of smoke, armed with little spears. "But I'll give you a chance not to leave empty handed. Defeat those useless henchmen of mine and you can collect their equipment."

>Describe your actions

Rolled 65, 7, 45, 46, 34, 87, 45, 28, 94, 21 = 472 (10d100)

>>3896571
>I give a standing bow, while speaking
"You have my utmost thanks, most venerable Frog God but I already have a knife."
>advance to the edge of the portal, then stop
"I'd ask you where I'm going but you're a God of Chaos and there's no telling what you'd say. Fare thee well."
>hold my breath and dive into the portal

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>>3896589
The Chaos Level drops back to a normal 5.
Q: Where does he appear in the world ?
Complex roll
Roll : 65 (Attach) of
Roll : 7 (Allies)
A: A human town, the best place to find allies
Q: What kind of allies is in front of him ?
Roll : 45 (Celebrate) of
Roll : 46 (Food)
A: a chef
The magic of Isekai begins. You don't feel anything as you jump through the portal, but this is usual for someone of your constitution. However, when you reach the other side, you stumble and fall on the paved floor. You find yourself in what appears to be a traditional fantasy town straight from an anime show. However, the people are not anime characters, they seem perfectly real. Is this a dream or reality, you can't know for sure, but it sure does feel like our Earth in all aspects. Out of all the terrible locations that Kek's portal could have sent you, this is probably the best possibility.
A middle-aged man with a big moustache and a chef's hat is standing in front of you and helps you to get up. You can understand him because he speaks English. "What happened to you ? You appeared out of nowhere ! Is that some kind of magic ? And what strange apparel are you wearing !"
"I'm Oscar, owner of The Rabid Owl Inn. Follow me and let's talk over a warm meal."

Rolled 12, 55, 28, 13, 67, 93, 6, 63, 38, 10 = 385 (10d100)

>>3896639
>I pat the chef on the back and follow his lead
"Indeed it is! I'm a sorcerer from a strange land, sent here by the inscrutable whim of a dark god. These clothes are normal where I'm from, but I'm rather disoriented and I'd appreciate the help."

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>>3896647
I'm going to sleep now but I'll post more tomorrow from work.
Q: Is the food tasty?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 12
A: Yes
Q: What's the Inn like?
Rolls: 55, 28
Disrupt of Pleasures
A: Really nasty looking
Q: Does the mention of a dark god scare Oscar?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 13
A: Yes
Q: Are there non-humans in the town?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 67
A: No
Welcome to Aermagh, the town from another world.
Oscar has a rather clean appearance, but the inn he brings you to looks absolutely filthy. There are only a few customers, drinking beer in a dark corner. All of the customers seem to be human. One of them brought his pet pig to the inn and it looks rather cute, but that says much about the hygiene standards. Oscar says, «wait right there» and then brings you a plate of stew from the kitchen. This is not the rat stew you'd expect from such disgusting place, but it tastes surprisingly delicious.
When you mention the dark god, you notice that he gets a bit nervous. «OK, that's a fascinating story, but I still have groceries to buy. Let's chat more another day.» He gets up from his chair and goes back outside.

Rolled 85, 28, 38, 32, 41, 45, 53, 12, 56, 9 = 399 (10d100)

>>3896712
>I smile at the decor and drink deeply of the stew. I didn't have breakfast the morning before my lack of cardio caught up to me, and any meal's welcome.
"This seems like my kinda place."
>I finish the bowl, set it aside, and approaching the man with the pig, slowly crouch down and scratch it behind the ears
"Cute pig you've got there. What's his name?"

>>3896791
Q: Is the pig friendly?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 85
A: No
Q: Is the pig's owner friendly?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 28
A: Yes
Q: Did he overhear the conversation?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 38
A: Yes
Q: Does he give a useful advice?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 32
A: Yes[/quote]
The pig is very cute but he's mean and tries to bite your finger.
Its owner laughs. "I'm sorry. You better not try to pet little Hambone, he doesn't like strangers."
"I've overheard your conversation with Oscar.
If you are a sorcerer, you should check out the Adventurer's Guild.
They have all kind of weird people like you... I mean... powerful people, who could help you out.
May I ask that you bless me with some powers... maybe?"

>>3897606
I messed up the spoiler.

The pig is very cute but he's mean and tries to bite your finger.
Its owner laughs. "I'm sorry. You better not try to pet little Hambone, he doesn't like strangers."
"I've overheard your conversation with Oscar.
If you are a sorcerer, you should check out the Adventurer's Guild.
They have all kind of weird people like you... I mean... powerful people, who could help you out.
May I ask that you bless me with some powers... maybe?"

>>3897607
Hey Oracle, do you have a set time for running each character or does it simply depend on whoever is present

>>3897610
I don't have a set time, I'm posting from work when I have free time, so I answer to whoever made a post. I'm in European time zone.

>>3897622
Fair enough, if you have some time I’m ready to start

>>3897627
This is the intro for the fantasy world. Please roll 10d100 with your next posts, I'll use the rolls for the GM emulator.

You were browsing the /qst/ board on 4chan when suddenly you died of a heart attack. You wake up in a dim lit, spacious Egyptian temple with ornamented pillars. On a cyclopean throne sits a frog monstrosity, its fat flesh hanging on the floor. It speaks to you with a cavernous voice:
"You've died." It laughs. "I'm Kek, god of chaos. No introductions needed, I hope. As you were a member of the 4chan community, you get to resurrect in a new, magical world. That's the pact I've made with your remote viewers and meme magicians."
He pauses, expecting you to die of a second heart attack. But the smell of incense burning in the room has made you a bit high and rather apathetic.
"Not bad, you've survived my frightful presence. YOU ARE QUIET, I CAN'T HEAR YOU. I'm bored. Let's get over with it and choose your new profession."
>soldier
>thief
>sorcerer
>priest
>Kek's choice

Rolled 41, 33, 74, 63, 81, 81, 74, 11, 19, 25 = 502 (10d100)

>>3897655
>thief
“Being a thief seems cool enough, I’ll try it”

Q: Does Kek grant Terry powers?
Odds: Very Unlikely
Roll: 41
A: Yes
Q: Does Kek boost Terry's stats?
Odds: Very Unlikely
Roll: 33
A: Yes
Q: Does Kek give them the ability to hide in shadows?
Roll: 74
A: Yes
Double digit 33 rolled => random event triggered
Rolls: 63, 81: Ambush of Victory
=> the toadman is ambushing them

"A wise choice for someone with your talents. You have the potential to create a lot of chaos."
Kek raises his left paw: a flow of dark energy enters your body. "Here's my gift to you. The shadows, kkw, are my domain. I grant you the power to vanish into shadows when you want to hide...".
From Kek's gift, you also feel more nimble and agile.
The chaos god then draw a sigil in the air and a black portal opens in the middle of the room. "Enter the black gate and your new life will begin." He then throws a little green ball on the floor. A small toadman appears in a puff of smoke, armed a little spear. "But it's not that easy. First, you have to defeat this useless henchman of mine."

>Dexterity and Agility boosted to High
>New skill gained: Hide in Shadows, rank Average

>Describe your actions

>>3897726
Since I’m currently at a range disadvantage, I’ll distract the toad man by throwing one of my pocket knives while flanking. If this works I’ll get in too close for him to utilize the spearhead and attempt to grapple it out of his hands

Rolled 50, 65, 44, 77, 75, 2, 98, 91, 5, 41 = 548 (10d100)

>>3897744
Forgot to roll

>>3897744
>>3897747
Q:Does Terry's distraction work?
Odds: Unlikely
Roll: 50
A: Yes
Q: Can Terry grab the spear?
Wrestling roll: rank Above Average, difficulty Low
Roll: 65
A: Yes
Q: Can Terry take the spear?
Strength roll: rank Average opposed by rank Under Average
Roll: 44
A: Yes
Your strategy works exactly as expected. Not only thanks to your training in wrestling, but also, you feel that the physics in Kek's temple work perhaps a bit different from what you're used to. You feel able to accomplish tasks that would normally be impossible.
The toadman is now disarmed, begging for his life to be spared.

Rolled 40, 47, 88, 53, 21, 27, 92, 20, 92, 78 = 558 (10d100)

>>3897762
I put some space between the two of us and ask if Kek is satisfied. If not I’ll simply incapacitate him. I’ll save the lethal force for those I deem deserving of it

>>3897772
Q: Is Kek satisfied?
Odds: Unlikely
Roll: 40
A: Yes
Q: Does Kek spare his henchman's life?
Odds: No Way
Roll: 47
A: Yes
Q: Does Kek engage in discussion?
Odds: No Way
Roll: 88
A: No
Double digit rolled, under Chaos Level => random event
Roll: 53
Event Focus: Close a thread
No active thread has been defined yet, I ignore the event
Kek does not respond to you; his silence means approval.
The toadman walks back to his master and stand on his side, as a ridiculously small bodyguard.
The path to the black gate is now open, will you jump through it?

Rolled 7, 85, 15, 18, 85, 55, 66, 81, 62, 4 = 478 (10d100)

>>3897784
I retrieve my knife and take the spear with me into the portal

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>>3897791

Chaos level restored to a normal 5
Q: What's the environment like?
Rolls: 7, 85
A: Violate of Technology
A natural place; a forest or a wasteland
Q: More details about the environment
Rolls: 15, 18
A: Gratify of The Intellectual
An absolutely beautiful forest, with a subtly pleasing geometry
Q: Is the environment immediately dangerous?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 85
A: No
Q: Is it day time?
Roll: 55
A: No

Welcome to the Isekai!
On the other side of Kek's portal, you find yourself in a beautiful forest, with a subtly harmonious geometry and a positive flow of energy. It is as if the trees had been planted by a divine hand following the rules of fengshui. It is night time and you can't see much under the moon light. You do have a new connection to the shadows, but your eyesight hasn't gotten better. There doesn't seem to be any obvious danger or animal life around, you can only hear the occasional bird sound in the distance.

Rolled 46, 13, 69, 6, 49, 22, 1, 2, 78, 71 = 357 (10d100)

>>3897812
For the sake of security I will attempt to find a large tree and climb it. I’ll stay up there until sunrise but I will attempt to stay awake. When morning comes I’ll attempt to find any signs of intelligent life, be it a campsite or a dirt road that leads to civilization

Rolled 61, 64, 39, 51, 53, 18, 90, 26, 34, 98 = 534 (10d100)

>>3897606
>>3897607
>the smile doesn't leave my face as the pig bites, and I withdraw my hand slowly
"Aha that's fine, wouldn't be the first time I've tangled with a hog."
>I listen intently, frowning slightly as he mentions an Adventurer's Guild
"Back in my own world, adventurers tended to work alone or in small parties, but I suppose a different world follows different rules, and there's no reason not to abide."
>when he mentions a blessing, I chuckle
"Bless? Hahaha! Friend, I'm no god but mayhap I could bestow a boon. Note, I'm merely a neophyte sorcerer and I apologise beforehand for any unintentional damage."
>focusing, I close my eyes, put my fingers to my temples, and murmur gibberish while visualising a large, juicy apple capable of regenerating when a bite is taken out of it
>when the image is solidified in my mind, I attempt to summon it with a poofing noise in front of the pig's owner
>I then wince or stare depending on the result, and give an amicable nod
"In that case I'd better be off, but before I go, if you don't mind my asking, what's your name and where can I find you later?"
>I then exit the Rabid Owl Inn with a wave and try to navigate to the Adventurer's Guild

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>>3897815
Q: Can Terry stay awake the entire night?
Willpower roll (Above Average): 46
Difficulty: Average
A: yes
Q: Can they find signs of intelligent life?
Odds: ?
Roll: 13
A: Yes
Q: Is it a road?
Odds: ?
Roll: 69
A: No
Q: What is it?
Complex roll: 6, 49
A: Triumph of Failure
I can't interpret the answer. I take the next rolls.
Roll: 22, 1
A: Befriend of Goals
The goal being to find intelligent life, Terry finds civilization
Q: Is this a human landscape?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 2
A: Exceptional Yes
I interpret Exceptional Yes as the human capital being in the landscape
You stay hidden in a large tree for the night, and no animal or creature attacks you. Your will is forged of iron, thus you don't find it too difficult to stay awake. In the morning, hungry and tired, you search for signs of intelligent life. You reach the outskirts of the forest after about an hour. Farmland stretches in all directions before you and you can see a mighty, walled city in the distance. The landscape is familiar enough that you can safely assume that this region is inhabited by humans.

>>3897822

Visualization is a feat of willpower, so I will use this stat for magic.
Q: Can the apple be summoned?
Willpower roll (Average): 61
Difficulty: Average (I don't have a reference for what's a difficult spell yet)
A: No
Q: Does it make the poofing noise, at least?
Willpower roll (Average): 64
Difficulty: Weak (really low-grade magic trick)
A: Yes
Q: Is magic rare-ish in this world?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 39
A: Yes
Change of Scene: to the Adventurer's guild
Roll: 5 (need 1d10 for this)
Odd number: the scene is altered
53, 18
Adversity of The Intellectual
He's attacked by thugs
You are not able to solidify the image strongly enough, so your first spell, summoning a regenerative apple, fails. However, the poofing noise does succeed. The pig's owner bows and thanks you.
"The name's Wyatt. It's not often we see good magic like this, you can find me and Hambone in this inn if you need us."
You walk toward the Adventurer's Guild following Wyatt's directions. In a narrow side street, a group of three thugs make you stop and take their knives out. Their leader, a large brute dressed in rags, speaks to you.
"Hey, you. Your clothes look really nice. I want them. Either you give them to me, or we'll slice your throat."

Rolled 41, 58, 71, 9, 90, 88, 77, 30, 34, 43 = 541 (10d100)

>>3898075
I’ll approach a nearby farm and observe it from a distance. I will attempt to count the amount of people working on said farm and will take action when I belive I have accounted for everyone

>>3898083

Q: Is this a "normal" farm?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 41
A: Yes
Q: Can they count people outside?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 58
A: Yes
Q: Is there any woman to be seen?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 71
A: No

The first farm that you find is family-sized, 30 acres. You can see a middle-aged man, and what is probably his two teenager sons, ploughing a field.

Rolled 73, 80, 67, 47, 30, 91, 71, 18, 79, 14 = 570 (10d100)

>>3898095
I avoid the three of them entirely and sneak over to what would be considered their place of residence. I scope out the scene to see if there is anyone in or around the area

Rolled 73, 49, 94, 98, 28, 19, 1, 60, 59, 27 = 508 (10d100)

>>3898078
>I raise my hands and visualise a harmless stream of bright and harmless static electricity arcing between them, then chuckle
"Gentlemen, you affront a sorcerer from a distant land but this need not end in the destruction of flesh and bone alike. Leave me be and I'll let your presence go unmentioned to the Adventurer's Guild. Set upon me and even should one survive the ensuing maelstrom of hellfire, the contingency spell shall summon a soul-eating wraith."
>If they approach, I summon slick grease on the ground then channel a stream of flaming napalm into the chests of the thugs
>the napalm of course, is prepared to vanish fifteen seconds after its emergence, I don't want to set the town on fire

>>3898118
Oh shid oh fug, Toughness don't fail me now

>>3898118

Q: Can Terry sneak around?
Stealth roll (Above Average rank): 73
Difficulty: Weak (no one's paying attention)
A: Yes
Q: Is there anyone inside the house?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 80
A: No

Their residence is a rather small, stone-built farmhouse. The façade is covered with vine; it looks quite charming. There's no one else that seems to be living in this house, nor is there anyone else in the area. All there is is chickens and pigs, and a black cat.

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>>3898118
>>3898124
You were spared the Toughness check.

Q: Does the electricity spell work?
Willpower roll (Average): 73
Difficulty: Weak (same grade as making the poofing sound)
A: Yes
Q: Can the thugs spot that he's not a member of the Adventurer's Guild?
Odds: ?
Roll: 49
A: Yes
Q: Would they believe it anyway, based on his Charisma?
Charisma Roll (Above Average): 94
Difficulty: High
A: Critical No
Q: Can he intimidate the thugs?
Charisma Roll: 98
Difficulty: Low
A: Critical No
I interpret the Critical as the thugs making fun of him.
Q: Does the Grease spell work?
Difficulty: Average (a traditional spell, not difficult to visualize)
Roll: 28
A: Yes
Q: Does the fire spell work?
Difficulty: Average
Roll: 19
A: Yes
Q: Can he stop the fire after 15 minutes?
Difficulty: High (stopping it just with willpower, doesn't sound easy to me)
Roll: 1
A: Critical Yes
The thug leader laughs when you mention the Adventurer's Guild. "You don't even have a badge, how could you be a member of the Adventurer's Guild. "
"Your magic is weak, I believe the iron of our knives is much stronger. Do you want to test me? Give me those clothes, now."
They walk toward you and you cast your spells successfully and accurately, just as you imagined. You can feel Kek's smug face inside of you, judging the thugs as pathetic lifeforms that need to be annihilated.

Rolled 8, 26, 14, 36, 100, 40, 2, 76, 17, 38 = 357 (10d100)

>>3898162
>I throw my head back and begin to cackle, drunk on power and the potency of my sorcery
"NYEHEHEHEHAHAHAHAGGH! Damn, that feels good. First day here and I already have a three to nothing k:d ratio. Let's see whether the ashes have anything worth filching."
>I loot the corpses of their knives and search them for valuables, any silver/gold coins, rings, or teeth
>then I travel to the Adventurer's Guild as I planned beforehand

Rolled 49, 53, 96, 46, 72, 99, 30, 83, 42, 37 = 607 (10d100)

>>3898157
I search the house for food and coin. I’ll take enough food for two days travel and take 20% of the coins that I find. If there is no money, I will take a small small item that I can sell.

If there are any sacks around I’ll put the food and valuables in two separate sacks and make my exit

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>>3898172

Q: Did the thugs hold anything of value?
Odds: Unlikely
Roll: 8
A: Yes
Q: Money?
Odds: Very Likely
Roll: 26
A: Yes
Q: Is it just some small change?
Odds: Very likely
Roll: 14
A: Yes
Q: Is it burning hot?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 36
A: Yes
Q: Does he search the ashes with his bare hands?
IQ check (Above Average): 100
100 is a critical failure with all odds
Q: Does he stand out in the guild?
Odds: Somewhat Likely
Roll: 40
A: Yes
Q: Can he read the text on the posters
Odds: 50/50 (from what I've seen in Isekai)
Roll: 2
A: Critical Yes
You loot the knives and 5 copper coins. Congratulations for getting your first Isekai money, but also for getting a first-degree burn from the ashes.
The inside of the Adventurer's guild looks much more refined than the inn that you've previously visited, it's perhaps Renaissance level in terms of looks. There's a heteroclite crowd of people hanging out in small groups, all geared with weapons; obviously, most of them are seasoned adventurers. In the middle of the room, posters have been pinned on a boards, some with the images of creatures; those are what you can guess to be, open quests. Also, the text can be deciphered; it's written in English. Next to the board, three women dressed in maid uniforms are standing behind counters. All three of them look really cute.

>>3898177

Q: Is there REALLY no one inside?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 49
A: Yes
Q: Can he find the money?
Odds: Near Sure Thing
The Weakness "Out of Sight" reduces the Odds to Likely
Roll: 53
A: Yes
Q: Is there a lot of money?
Odds: Unlikely
Roll: 96
A: Critical No
Critical no: Those peasants seem really poor
Q: Is there any item of value?
Odds: Very Unlikely (because of previous statement)
Roll: 46
A: No
Q: Are there sacks in the house?
Odds: Very Likely
Roll: 72
A: Yes
Despite your "Out of Sight" weakness, you can easily find the drawer where the peasant stores his money because he doesn't own much furniture at all. He only owns a total 30 copper coins; you take 20%, which is 6 coins. Congratulations, too, on your first Isekai money. The food is stored in the basement where the temperature is cooler. You find bread, vegetables, apples, what appears to be dried sausages and bottles of milk. They have a lot of eggs but that's not something that you could transport. Burlap sacks are lying on the floor. The food for two days travel can easily fit in just one sack.

Rolled 29, 47, 90, 13, 92, 9, 90, 31, 11, 64 = 476 (10d100)

>>3898213
I simply pocket the coins and proceed to take some food. I take two loaves of bread, two apples, four sausages, and half of the bottles of milk. After putting the food in one sack I take my leave

>>3898235
Q: Does anyone spot Terry?
Odds: No Way
Roll: 29
A: No
All right. Where are you going, next?

Rolled 50, 69, 90, 33, 58, 26, 70, 39, 30, 2 = 467 (10d100)

>>3898240
I’ll move on to another small farm and repeat the entire process. This time however I will take 30% of the coins but I will not take any food. I’ll continue until the afternoon and find a secluded place to eat and eventually sleep.Before I sleep however I will find a source of water in order to wash off my scent

Q: Can Terry rob a few other farms?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 50
A: Yes
Q: Is the loot any better in the next farms?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 69
A: No
Q: Can they keep going until the afternoon?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 33
A: Yes
Double digits under Chaos Level rolled.
58: PC Negative
26, 70: Procrastinate of Extravagance
Q: Is it a dangerous threat?
Odds: Unlikely
Roll: 58
A: No
Q: Are his sacks close?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 26
A: Yes
You successfully rob and second and third farm, and obtain a total of 125 copper coins. The tiredness doesn't make you any less efficient. As you are searching the third house for anything of value, you get unlucky, and the sound of the front door opening catches you by surprise. Someone's there. You have perhaps a few seconds before you get caught.

Rolled 3, 19, 18, 15, 13, 26, 68, 45, 52, 56 = 315 (10d100)

>>3898273
How is the architecture in (what I presume is) this kingdom. Do the houses have windows and if so are they just holes cut into the house or are their actual window panes. Does this house have multiple rooms or is it a one room deal

>>3898280
*There

Rolled 28, 50, 13, 38, 37, 34, 77, 57, 40, 90 = 464 (10d100)

>>3898211
>failing to notice the minor burn, my mirth is undiminished as I pocket the coins, sheathe the knives, and travel to the Adventurer's Guild
>I take a moment to appreciate the decor and the fact that my literacy is unchanged, then approach the closest of the maids with a smile
"Good afternoon ma'am, I know I might not look it, but I'm a sorcerer from another dimension and a new friend of mine by the name of Wyatt recommended your establishment's employment opportunities. I'd like to inquire as to whether you have any newcoming slots open. My gift of sorcery is recent and I'm only a novice, but I'm deeply learned in the principles of the occult and how to oppose it, as well as a competent scribe and woodsman, possessing the constitution of a particularly stubborn ox. Further, I know you likely get it a lot but might I say, you and your coworkers are the finest sight I've seen since that dark god's curse laid me low."
>I pause, then smile
"In short, I have little practical experience in martial endeavors but an enormous amount of theoretical knowledge and the spark of sorcery to back it. If you need a name, 'Wade' would suffice."

>>3898280

Q: Do the houses have windows?
A: From the picture above >>3896639
, yes, cross-windows
Q: Does this house have multiple rooms
Odds: Somewhat Likely
Roll: 3
A: Critical Yes
Critical: this room has two floors
Q: Is Terry on first floor?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 19
A: Yes
Q: Is Terry in the first room?
Odds: Unlikely
Roll: 15
A: Yes
Q: Is Terry's sack nearby?
Odds: ?
Roll: 13
A: Yes

This is a two-floored farmhouse with several rooms. This civilization's houses have cross-windows, they do have panes.
The architecture doesn't fit one style from our planet, it's a mix of medieval and Renaissance architecture. In particular, the cushions looke comfortable and modern.
On the first floor, there's a living room and a kitchen, both connected to each other, and a corridor that leads to a bathroom, a storage room and the stairs.
On the upper floor, there are three bedrooms. The house also has a basement.
When the door opens, you're in the kitchen, and your sack is lying on the table.

>>3898291

Q: Does she think his compliment is cute?
Odds: Unlikely. I would rate it as lower because they are used to compliments, but he's well spoken.
Roll: 28
A: Yes
Q: Does she know the dark god?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 50
A: Yes
Q: Is it know that people come from another dimension?
Odds: Slightly Unlikely
Roll: 13
A: Yes
Q: Can she register him?
Odds: 50/50. Normally higher, but he has a strange background.
Roll: 38
A: Yes
Q: Is it standard Isekai registration?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 37
A: Yes
Q: Are people with the dark cursed "hated"?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 34
A: Yes

She smiles too, and faintly blushes when you compliment her beauty.
"Hello, sir. I'm Caitrin. Of course, you can register. Sorcerers are very rare, you should be successful as an adventurer."
She hands you a scroll. "This is the contract that will bind you to our guild. Please, a drop of your blood at the bottom, this will serve as signature."
She gives you a small, bronze badge. "You will begin at the lowest rank in our guild, the bronze class. You can pick any of the bronze-class quests on the board, behind you. Our rule is that you can only take one quest at a time, and you must bring me a proof of completion to obtain your reward."
She says, lowering her voice. "If I may give you this advice. The Dark God is feared around here, and his children tend to be... persecuted. You should dress more normally and keep your background to yourself."

Rolled 80, 90, 77, 28, 95, 32, 82, 86, 77, 23 = 670 (10d100)

>>3899194
Thankfully, I’ve kept all of the coins on my person, the sack only contains the food and I will use that to my advantage. I will move to the corridor and hide around the corner. Whoever approaches the sack will either ignore it, handle their business and leave or they will be distracted by it and inspect it. When I hear this new arrival approach the table I will wait for a second to confirm that they are going through it.

Once they do I will use the blunt end of my spear to knock them out. After the arrival is down and out I will take them to the basement so in order to by myself some time. Finally I will go back upstairs, take the sack, and get as far away from the farmlands and as close to the capital as possible. Along the way I will wash off my scent

>>3899196
I had forgotten to change the Chaos Level. It drops to 4 due to the previous scene being under control.

>>3899201
I didn't have enough rolls for this one, can you now roll 20d100 instead of 10d100?

Q: Does the corridor have shadows?
Odds: Near Sure Thing
Roll: 80
A: Yes
Q: Can Terry vanish in the shadows?
Hide In Shadows roll (Average): 90
Difficult: Average
A: No
Q: Can Terry hide like a normal human?
Stealth roll (Above Average): 77
Difficulty: Average
A: No
Q: Does the farmer look in the sack's direction or Terry's?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 32
A: The sack's direction
Q: Can Terry sneak behind them?
Stealth roll (Above Average): 95
Difficulty: Average
A: Critical No
The floor makes noise when Terry is walking
Q: Can Terry knock the farmer out anyway?
Wrestling doesn't seem suitable, I'll go with a Strength roll
Strength roll (Average): 32
Difficulty: Average
A: Yes
Q: Does the rest of the plan work?
Tactics roll (High): 82
Difficulty: Below Average (I don't foresee anything particularly difficult)
A: Yes
Q: Is there any water outside to wash off their scent?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 86
A: No
Anyway: "Water (unless it's big and fast moving) makes it EASIER for a dog to acquire and follow your scent."
Q: Do dogs or pigs run after them?
Odds: Unlikely
Roll: 77
A: No
Q: Is there open traffic to the capital?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 23
A: Yes
Q: Is Aermagh the capital?
Odds: Unlikely
Roll: 01 (running out of numbers so I took the GET)
A: Critical Yes

A bearded man dressed like a farmer enters the room. He notices the sack in the kitchen and walks toward it to check it out; a possibility that you had predicted.
The spear is too small to reach him from the corridor. Partly hidden around the corner, you seize the chance to sneak behind him and knock him out.
The plan fails because the floor creaks and reveals your presence. The man partly turns his head around with a surprised face: you've been spotted. But you are strong enough to overpower him with a weapon, and knock him down.
Thankfully, the rest of the plan works. Your ability to make good tactics give you a superior advantage for this sort of situation.
You do not find anything to wash off your scent with but no one runs after you. You safely reach the capital; however, the tiredness from the lack of sleep is starting to get unbearable.
The gates of the city are protected by a few guards, but entry is not restricted. From what you can see, this is a traditional fantasy town straight from an anime show. Pic related >>3896639

Rolled 12, 41, 52, 30, 81, 12, 27, 6, 75, 88, 22, 70, 2, 56, 86, 11, 71, 11, 44, 4 = 801 (20d100)

>>3899237
So you want me to roll 20d100 from now on? Alright sure. Back to the story, I actually planned on camping out near a river so I could cover my tracks and camp out there. I honestly didn’t expect to reach the capital this quickly but I can roll with this

Since I’m at the gates I figure that I may as well enter the city and find the nearest inn. Hopefully I have enough to stay at least for two nights before I have to get back to work. If the guards question me, I’ll tell them that I’m simply a lone adventurer that just left home

>>3899245
>Aermagh
>So you want me to roll 20d100 from now on?
Yes. I didn't expect to roll that much, but who knows what will happen.
Can you also give a short description of your physical appearance?


Chaos Level dropped to 4 due to the previous scene being under control
Q: Does Terry drag enough attention to be halted by the guards?
Odds: Unlikely (this is a capital with a lot of people)
Roll: 12
A: Yes
Q: Is their story good enough for the guards?
Odds: Unlikely (no Adventurer's Guild membership)
Roll: 41
A: No
Q: Male or female guard?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 52
A: female
When you pass the city gates, a town guard asks you to stop. She's wearing full armor; her movements look agile and she looks quite intimidating. Obviously, the guards of this city are well trained.
"You. Can you state your business with Aermagh, our capital city?"
When you explain that you are simply a lone adventurer, the guard answers:
"Why aren't you wearing your badge, if you're an adventurer? Do you have documentation to prove your Adventurer's Guild membership?"
She also requests to see what you're holding in your sack.

As the thread has reached autosage, I will no longer accept new characters.

Rolled 91, 3, 22, 1, 31, 26, 44, 39, 30, 94, 87, 25, 43, 83, 66, 90, 48, 47, 95, 27 = 992 (20d100)

>>3899261
Description

Height: 6’2. Weight 175 lbs
Skin: Pale
Eyes: Turquoise
Hair: Blonde
Body type: Slim
——————————————————

I reply that I’m not an official adventurer, more like a hobbyist. I explain that my bag only contains provisions and hand it over peacefully for inspection

>>3899288

Q: Does the guard accept this answer?
Odds: Very Likely
Roll: 91
A: No
It breaks the "no hobo" law of the city
Q: Is she rude to our player?
Odds: No Way
Roll: 3
Answer: Yes
She inspects your bag with only a quick glance.
"I have to decline you entry. We don't let vagrants in to keep our city safe."
She makes a gesture with her hand.
"Get out of my sight, now."

Rolled 58, 64, 64, 90, 11, 59, 13, 36, 23, 32, 89, 11, 99, 76, 87, 75, 12, 70, 17, 98 = 1084 (20d100)

>>3899309
I ask her if she would be willing to let me in if I were to seek employment within Aermagh. If so I would be willing to preform a support role for the city guards. I could for example deliver messages, maintain the barracks, or work as an informant

Rolled 44, 88, 23, 38, 8, 28, 37, 70, 13, 25 = 374 (10d100)

>>3899196
>I nod at Caitrin's words, still smiling as I come to terms with all she's said
"Ah, I was unaware the ill fortune that befell me is cause for fear. I'll be sure to keep it secret for the public's sake, and you have my thanks."
>pausing, I skim the contract's text in search of anything egregarious and after a moment, draw a knife and slit the palm of my hand
>I clench my fist and chuckle, realising I've been burned and press a dab of blood to the bottom line, which I then press in and wait a moment to dry
>the badge is pinned to my shirt without further ado and briefly pondering, I decide I might as well retain at least one age-old burger tradition
>the five copper coins are set on the countertop by the unbloodied hand with a slight flourish
"I don't know whether tipping is customary here, but all the same I'd like to thank you for your time. It's not much but it was pilfered from a band of thugs that sought to rob me and as a sorcerer, I've little use for it."
>waiting to see her response, I speak one last time before turning
"Hmm, think if I survive this first quest you and I could head down to the Rabid Owl? Nothing indecent, of course, but I could use a friend and it seems you're well-acquainted with the ins-and-outs of what I'll need to do to thrive in the Adventurer's Guild. Either or, I hope I'll be seeing this place again. Fare thee well."
>At that, I approach the quest board and observe the lowest-ranking quests, confident in my ability to see it completed or get myself killed in an entertaining fashion for the Chaos God
>Kek wills it, his will be done

>>3899318

Q: Does she give him a chance to work for the city guards?
Odds: 50/50. She's initially hostile but it's obvious Terry is not an ordinary person, at least from the clothes
"Unacceptable" weakness: Terry is asking for help
Odds shifted one rank to Unlikely
Roll: 58
A: No
Q: How about a really bothersome mission?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 64
A: No

The hostility of the guard is only increasing; you feel that she simply doesn't accept you as a person.
"Leave, now, or we'll arrest you."

>>3899322
10d100 is not enough, can you roll 20d100 with your next posts?

Q: Does the maid accept the tip?
Odds: Unlikely, tipping is rare in Japan and this is Isekai
Roll: 44
A: No
Random event: double digits rolled under Chaos Level
88: NPC Negative
23, 38: Judge of A Path
Caitrin is judged negatively by the other maids for her friendly interaction with you
Q: Is it that they simply tease her?
Rolls: 8
Odds: ?
A: Yes
Q: Does Caitrin feel insulted by the tip?
Odds: Unlikely
Roll: 38
A: No
Q: Does she accept the Rabid Owl invitation?
Odds: No Way. 1) she's getting teased 2) it's a shithole
Roll: 8
A: Yes
Q: Does she know what the Rabid Owl is?
Odds: ?
Roll: 28
A: Yes
Q: Which quest on the board looks good?
37, 70: Struggle of Extravagance
Helping with the troubles of an extravagant nobleman
70, 13: Extravagance of War
The extravagant war against another noble of the family
Q: What else?
44, 88 (I reuse the rolls at the beginning): Release of Illusions
23, 38: Judge of A Path
Release an illusion at the court
Q: Is it a benign illusion?
Odds: ?
Roll: 8
A: Yes

Caitrin has a puzzled look when you drop that tip.
"I can't accept that... You don't need to pay me, I already receive a salary from the Guild."
When you make your invitation, she blushes even more.
"Why not... The Rabid Owl sounds like a lovely place."
The other maids overhear your conversation and start giggling. One of them says:
"Caitrin, you've always been weird, that weirdly-dressed person is perfect for you."
Two beginner quests attract your attention:
1) Barnabus de Newmont is requesting protection against assassins sent against him by one of his family members. Extra pay if said family member can be discreetly eliminated.
2) An illusion at the Court of Justice has been created in the image of Judge Gilkes; in the illusion, his head has been replaced with the face of a frog. The mission is to dispel the illusion. Potentially dangerous due to the link to Kek, god of chaos. Extra pay if the creator of the illusion is found.

Rolled 91, 82, 42, 100, 63, 80, 51, 64, 22, 3, 28, 45, 9, 63, 43, 90, 30, 42, 56, 58 = 1062 (20d100)

>>3899376
Sure. It must be a minor kingdom if Aermagh's the capitol. I've been enjoying this so far, and might run a Mythic quest myself later.

>I examine both of the quests, pondering just how challenging the more advanced missions must be, then laugh
"Any adventurer could fight assassins in defense of the nobility, but only a sorcerer can dispel an illusion and I fit the bill."
>I set off for the Court of Justice immediately, stopping in the doorway to wave goodbye to Caitrin
"It's good to know that getting Isekai'd hasn't put a dent in my game, but enough of that. I have a job to do."

>>3899387
>these rolls
Dohoho

Rolled 23, 62, 36, 20, 63, 52, 45, 52, 69, 70, 12, 17, 79, 34, 73, 56, 64, 7, 13, 5 = 852 (20d100)

>>3899369
I take my sack and leave. A city this large should have multiple entrances. There is likely another gate I can use in order to get in

>>3899387
Didn't get to use those epic rolls.

End of scene. Chaos Level to be determined.
Roll: 9. The new scene is as expected.
Q: Does Caitrin wave back?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 82
A: No

Caitrin is busy with another adventurer and doesn't see you waving.
The Court of Justice is not difficult to find, it's a famous building of the city.
The illusion is as described on the board. A 3ft tall humanoid frog dressed in the black robes and powdered wig of the judge is standing in front of the Court, assuming a dorky pose. Due to your personal knowledge of Kek, you know that this doesn't look like him at all, but looks more like a mundane toadman.

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>>3899400

Q: Are there multiple entrances?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 23
A: Yes
Q: Does Terry have enough money to spend a night at the inn?
Odds: A Sure Thing, the farmers can't be that poor
Roll: 62
A: yes
Q: 5 copper coins, how does that sound for a night?
Odds: ?
Roll: 36
A: No
Q: 10 coins?
Odds: ?
Roll: 20
A: Yes

The capital city has several entrances, 4 exactly. That town guard was just bullying you, but this time you can enter freely.
The first inn that you find is called "The Mighty Elderberry Inn". You can read all signs because they are written in English.
This cozy little inn looks quite comfortable. When you enter, you're welcomed by a maid dressed in dark purple; her hair is dark purple too.
"Welcome, traveller. Are you here for a reservation? One night in a standard bedroom costs only 10 copper."
Her speech sounds rehearsed.
"The standard room comes with a set of shelves which can be used as storage, a chest in which you can put all weapons or armor you had equipped, and of course, a decent bed."

Rolled 16, 28, 85, 78, 40, 75, 79, 55, 72, 39, 57, 99, 76, 38, 17, 65, 67, 49, 8, 62 = 1105 (20d100)

>>3899428
"Hmm... I suppose I'll need to get proof first."
>I enter the Court of Justice, find an official, and explain that I'm there to try and solve their problem
>then I examine the illusion, trying to detect whether or not there's any 'signature' indicating who or where it might have come from
>whether or not I find anything, I steel my mind with an hour of meditation focused wholly on the nature of Chaos and how my own knowledge pertains to the mysteries of magic in this realm
>when it is done, I stand and muttering an exorcism in Latin, attempt to banish the illusion with a wave of my bloodied hand
>before and after, I silently apologize to the frog god and promise to make it up for them later

Rolled 15, 98, 41, 86, 9, 68, 83, 60, 49, 58, 64, 68, 39, 8, 71, 75, 16, 5, 86, 57 = 1056 (20d100)

>>3899431
I take the room and put my spear in the chest for safe keeping. Since I haven’t slept since the night before the heart attack I decide to get some sleep. Upon waking up I eat half of my rations and step out into the night in order to scope out this corner of the capital.

>>3899447

New Scene. Under control. Chaos Level dropped to 3.
Roll: 1, the scene is altered
Q: Is there an active night watch?
Odds: ?
Roll: 98
A: Critical No
The guards don't protect this district of the town much.
Q: How is it altered, then?
Rolls: 41, 86
Expose of Hope
Exposure. The streets are well lit.
Q: Describe this corner of the capital.
Rolls: 9, 68
Malice of Rumor
A lot of rumors, but not protected. This is the lower class district.
Q: Does any house stand out?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 83
A: No
Q: Does Terry sleep well?
Odds: ?
Roll: 60
A: No

You don't have a good night of sleep. You have a nightmare of deformed froglike creatures and an unknown enemy who controls them. In dream, you visit a frightening dark forest with nothing but shadows. More important than the trauma of dying of a heart attack, you have a new affinity with the shadows which you haven't had a chance to explore yet, but the core of your soul and your subconscious has been altered forever.
This is the residential, lower class district of town. The houses and shops all look more or less the same. In fact, The Mighty Elderberry Inn is the building that stands out the most, with its bright colors.
The streets are empty; there doesn't even seem to be an active night watch. They are also well-lit. Of course, not with electricity, but with magical street lights that provide a dim blue light to all streets of the capital.

>>3899444

Q: In the presence of the frog illusion, is the Chaos Level set at 9?
Odds: 50/50 For: the chaos level would disrupt the Court even more. Against: the illusion doesn't look like Kek
Roll: 16
A: Yes
Q: Does the official care about being notified?
Odds: Unlikely
Roll: 28
A: Yes
Q: Does a Catholic exorcism offend Kek?
Odds: Likely. The Catholic Church is not just a rival religion, but it's not chaotic at all.
Roll: 85
A: Yes
Q: Is Kek watching our player?
Odds: Somewhat likely. Due to the Chaos Level.
Roll: 78
A: Yes
Q: Does the exorcism work?
Odds: No Way
Roll: 40
A: Yes
Q: Does Kek punish him?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 75
A: Yes
Q: What punishment?
Rolls: 79, 55
Intolerance of Suffering
The player will now experience pain like a normal human being.
Toughness stat dropped to Average.

The official happily welcomes you.
"We didn't expect anyone to help us when we gave the quest to the guild, due to the nature of the problem..."
He follows you outside to watch your meditation and exorcism.
Surprisingly, the exorcism does work. Your sorcerer senses tell you that this place is full of chaotic energy, but also, by Kek's rules, the flawless visualization must be rewarded.
You hear a faint echo of the dark god's mocking voice in your head.
"Do you like playing with fire?"
Your bloodied hands... You didn't feel anything before, but now you feel the pain of the first degree-burns.
The official, however, is very impressed.

>Toughness stat dropped to Average

Rolled 26, 23, 55, 78, 82, 35, 65, 90, 62, 27, 20, 35, 59, 13, 64, 29, 66, 95, 86, 68 = 1078 (20d100)

>>3899515
Seeing as I won’t be getting anymore rest I decide to go to another section of the town. Though I suspect they are closed, I will scope out any stores that may catch my interest. Stores that sell armor, weapons, magical items/knowledge, and general necessities are my main targets. Once I get a feel for the area I will return to the inn. Once the city wakes I will conduct further recon within the area and do some shopping

Rolled 3, 53, 42, 24, 28, 76, 5, 20, 86, 34, 94, 43, 91, 27, 22, 65, 4, 45, 49, 41 = 852 (20d100)

>>3899513
>the sudden surge of agony prompts me to release a stern grunt, fall to my knees, and utter a stream of latin
"Ach! Carpe viribus? Et reponere eum malitiae in mansuetudine suscipite provocatione! Such is life, it is what it is and always was. On this fallen earth, chaos reigns and it is all our lowly souls can do weather the storm."
>slowly I stand, wringing my hands and clasping them together while I speak to the official
"You need not worry, the problem facing your house of law is solved. Although..."
>I wince
"I think I've been cursed. Nothing too serious, just a reduced constitution. I might be able to alleviate it in time, but for the present I'm undergoing a great deal of pain from prior injuries I previously ignored without issue. I need no priest or healer, this is a malady of the psyche and one I must challenge on my own. I don't suppose injured adventurers receive additional compensation?"
>I listen to his response
"Hmm. Anyhow, this place is saturated with chaotic energy but it shouldn't manifest again for some time. I happen to be deeply immersed in occult lore and could investigate further on my own if you feel the need, but it might be wiser to notify the Guild."
>my hand fishes through a pocket, fidgeting with the coins
"I loathe misers and asking for coin from an appointed official feels unseemly, but where do I receive my payment? You seem an upstanding man of the written law and I trust you can vouch for me."
>frog god, I know you can hear my thoughts. Fear not, this was all theatre and I have a plan

>>3899517
Tsk, this was bound to happen sooner or later but a roll of the dice is a roll of the dice. Valuable knowledge,
though. So my sorcery comes from Kek but isn't under his direct control, and he dislikes the aesthetic of traditional exorcism, if not the intent. Interesting.

>>3899551

Q: Is the next district more interesting?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 26
A: Yes
Q: Is it the commercial district?
Odds: ?
Roll: 23
A: Yes
Q: Is there a night watch in this district?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 55
A: No
A "Yes" answer is getting rare at this Chaos Level.
Q: What interesting store do we find?
Rolls: 78, 82
A: Cruelty of Dispute
The cruelty of war; a weapon shop
Q: What else?
Rolls: 35, 65
A: Return of Intrigues
Makes me think about old intrigues of nobility, masks, clothes
Q: How is this store abnormal?
Rolls: 90, 62
A: Failure of Disruption
It seems out of business
Q: Is there any magic store?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 27
A: Yes
Q: What theme?
Rolls: 20, 35
A: Truce of Legal Matters
A "black" shop; one that doesn't seem very legal
Q: How about general necessities?
Rolls: 59, 13
A: Agree of War
There's one that distinctly targets "warriors"
Q: Does anything happen within that time frame?
Odds: ?
Roll: 64
A: No
Q: Describe the commercial district at day time.
Rolls: 29, 66
A: Take of Fears
A safe and beautiful district
Q: What's beautiful about it?
Rolls: 95, 86
A: Punish of Hope
Contradictory answer, I ignore.
Q: Does the town have a curfew law?
Odds: ?
Roll: 68
A: No

It's a pleasant night walk in the city, the streets are empty and tranquil. The only sound is the strange magical buzzing of the street lights.
From your night and morning scoping/recon, the following stores stand out.
1) A weapon store that sells equipment of high quality, possibly magical.
2) The Hiding Dress, a store that sells clothes, masks, wigs and other costumes. The store stands out because, although open, it seems abandoned.
3) The Phoenix Feather, a creepy, black magic themed store. It sells potions, antidotes, evil trinkets, spell ingredients and more things that cannot be described.
4) A general necessities store that sells supplies specifically for warriors and adventurers, such as ropes, rations, belts, grappling hooks, pitons.

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>>3899568

The Chaos Level returns to 3, the level it should have been at the end of the previous scene.
Q: Do injured adventurers receive additional compensation?
Odds: No Way. You'd think injuries are part of the job.
Roll: 3
A: Yes
Q: Does the official want him to investigate further?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 53
A: No
Q: Does the guild handle the payment?
Odds: Has To Be, Caitrin said so
Roll: 42
A: Yes
Q: Does the Frog God answer his thoughts?
Odds: Very Unlikely, such chaos level is remote from Kek
Roll: 24
A: No
Q: Can the official detect that this is theatre?
Charisma Roll: 28
Difficulty: Low (I can't detect it myself)
A: No
>I don't suppose injured adventurers receive additional compensation?
"That would seem fair. I didn't understand everything that happened, but it felt intense. I will ask the counstable to send an extra compensation to the guild."
>Where do I receive my payment?
"We've already paid the guild, you should ask them for your payment."
He takes a small, leather bound journal out of his briefcase.
"But of course, I'm vouching for you. I'm writing you a note so that you can prove that you have accomplished your task."

Rolled 18, 35, 72, 43, 86, 55, 86, 63, 21, 48, 73, 32, 59, 31, 40, 8, 69, 1, 16, 7 = 863 (20d100)

>>3899685
>I take the note with a smile
"You have my thanks, sir. If you need further assistance against the supernatural in the future, be sure to ask the Guild for Wade."
>I return to the Adventurer's Guild, provide the note to Caitrin, and receive my payment with a smile
"It went more smoothly than expected, but not as much as I'd hope. A curse was laid on me when I banished the illusion, heightening my sensitivity to pain to that of an ordinary man. I'll do what I can to banish it later, but it's not the first I've suffered and nothing to worry about. What time do you usually get off? I plan on heading to the marketplace to get some equipment, most importantly a crockpot and less conspicuous clothes."

Rolled 33, 93, 40, 13, 96, 60, 27, 19, 24, 85, 52, 19, 38, 13, 48, 27, 52, 12, 14, 34 = 799 (20d100)

>>3899679
Seeing as there is no one around, I decide to rob The Hiding Dress. I’ll need some sort of disguise for any further robberies or other unsavory acts. I take three masks, all in white or silver colors. I also take two cloaks, on Black and another brown, and a dark hat. I wrap the masks and hat into the cloaks and head back to the inn

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>>3899706

Q: Is the payment for the quest any good?
Odds: ?
Roll: 18
A: Yes
Q: Silver coins?
Odds: Likely (required magic skills)
Roll: 35
A: Yes
Q: A few coins?
Odds: ?
Roll: 72
A: No
A lot of coins
Q: Does Caitrin have a "normal" work schedule?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 43
A: Yes
End of scene. New Chaos Level at 4 because it was rather out of control.
Scene roll: 8
The scene is as expected
Q: Describe the market
Rolls: 55, 86
A: Disrupt of Adversities
A very friendly place
Q: Describe more
Rolls: 63, 21
A: Ambush of Messages
Extremely loud
Q: Tell me something new
Rolls: 48, 73
A: Block of Opulence
The goods are not of very good quality
Q: Forgot this... Is it difficult to reach the next guild rank?
Odds: ?
Roll: 32
A: No
Q: Is it possible to find a crockpot?
Odds: No Way
Roll: 59
A: No
The reward for the quest is 20 silver coins. Caitrin smiles too.
"I'm glad you listened to me and brought a proof of completion. New adventurers tend to forget and then we get into a difficult situation..."
"You also gain 3 guild points. You will need 10 points to reach the next rank."
"I get off work at the end of the afternoon. How about we meet at the Inn at 6 PM? I'll manage to find it."
The marketplace is a loud but friendly place. You can easily find a stall with most common goods, and some exotic ones too. A crockpot you can't find, as this is too modern of an invention. But less conspicuous clothes, you can. Normal clothes, as seen in >>3896639, cost only a few coppers.

A bit of info about money
10 Copper Coins = 1 Silver Coin
10 Silver Coins = 1 Gold Coin
10 Gold Coins = 1 White Gold Coin

>>3899724

Q: Is The Hiding Dress REALLY empty?
Odds: Unlikely
Roll: 33
A: No
Random event: double digits rolled at Chaos Level
Roll: 93
NPC Positive
Which NPC? 1) farmer, 2) rude town guard, 3) inn maid, 4) Hidden Dress owner
Roll: 4
Q: What happens?
Rolls: 13, 96
A: Decrease of The Public
The Hidden Dress is an abnormal store that is hidden from the public. It looks different when inside.
Very strange. When you enter The Hiding Dress, the store looks a bit different from when you were outside. The place doesn't look abandoned anymore, and there's a man behind the counter. This is not a normal store, but a place that's meant to be hidden from the public, hence the name, The Hiding Dress. The owner is dressed eccentrically, with mismatched costume pieces and a Venetian mask.
He greets you, "Hello, customer."

Rolled 74, 18, 34, 26, 54, 67, 86, 71, 74, 15, 87, 95, 3, 92, 33, 66, 99, 97, 96, 100 = 1287 (20d100)

>>3899848
"6 PM would be great. I'd appreciate if you could give me the lowdown on what an adventurer's duties are. I suppose I'll see you then!"
>I wave goodbye and leave
>sifting through the marketplace, I'm not surprised at the absence of a crockpot but anachronisms in Isekai are common and it's best to be sure
>I speak to the stall owner with a friendly grin
"Good afternoon, sir. I'm a traveler from a foreign land and in the market to purchase some local clothes and cookware. What do you say about five silvers and two changes in exchange for my shirt, shorts, and undergarments?"
>glancing at his wares, I continue
"If you happen to have a dutch oven, some peaches, flour, butter, and sugar I'd be quite happy to take them off your hands. I intend to bake a cobbler for a receptionist at the guild."
>growing still, I place my pocketknife and every blade I took from the thieves but the sharpest on the counter
"I ran afoul of a handful of scoundrels earlier, and would be willing to part with both of their blades at two coppers apiece. This here is a folding knife from my home, an intricate bit with no less than three springs in its construction, forged from an alloy any smith would be hard-pressed to match. It's more of an artpiece than a weapon but I guarantee, it will not fail you or a single one of your customers in a pinch. I'm offering it at a bargain of two silver coins."
>when we've finished haggling, I conclude
"You're a clever businessman with a sharp eye for small details, I can tell. Of course you've noticed the bronze badge indicating my neophyte status in the guild, but more than that, you're aware I have a dreadful lack of proper gear. Do you know of any other vendors that cater to adventurers? More specifically, in the department of armour, weapons, and anything pertaining to the lore of monsters in the region."

Rolled 61, 68, 27, 50, 67, 98, 7, 73, 65, 39, 25, 47, 22, 39, 42, 3, 80, 20, 21, 90 = 944 (20d100)

>>3899864
“Hello” I reply, “I take it your having a slow night?”

As I greet the owner I take a look around at his wares. I would like to avoid any witnesses during a heist especially ones that may possess some magical power. Switching tactics, I proceed to switch gears and go into customer mode. I take a single mask colored silver, a black colored cloak, and a dark hat. I bring these items to the counter and tell him that I’m willing to pay three and a half silver coins for the entire set. I do not directly ask him about the illusion outside but instead about the other clothing stores located in the city and how he is able to compete with the mainstream stores

>>3899876

Q: Does the merchant accept the deal?
Odds: A Sure Thing
Roll: 74
A: Yes
Q: Does the merchant help him find what he requests?
Odds: Very Likely
Roll: 18
A: Yes
Q: Can he perceive that the merchant XXXXX?
Intuition roll (Average): 26
Difficulty: Average
A: Yes
The merchant is grinning
The merchant feigns thinking about your offer, but you catch a slight grin in his facial expression. "I wouldn't normally accept, but since you are from a foreign land, I'm willing to help you out. That strange knife looks useless but could be used as a toy for a child, I suppose. I will give you seven coins of silver for the whole lot and new clothes."
He shows you a suitable dress shirt, a jerkin and pants.
"I only have clothes for sale, but I will help you find all the goods that you require. I will personally pick the sweetest, tastiest peaches of the market, and show you the best weapon store and the library to find information about monsters. Let's go, if you will."

>>3899886

Q: Are those items available?
Odds: Very Likely
Roll: 61
A: Yes
Q: Can Terry perceive that XXXXX?
Intuition roll (High): 68
Difficulty: Above Average
A: No
Q: Can the vendor explain rationally how he can compete with other stores?
Odds: ?
Roll: 68
A: No

"Yes, it's always a slow night in my humble store."
You can find the items of clothing that you're looking for, and three and a half silver is acceptable for it.
"To be honest, I can't compete in quality against the best tailors of the city, nor with the cheap prices of the market. I'm running this store more out of family tradition than anything."

Rolled 41, 45, 85, 10, 50, 1, 92, 32, 68, 77, 63, 3, 64, 64, 96, 85, 43, 39, 72, 24 = 1054 (20d100)

>>3899970
>I contemplate the merchant's offer for a moment, then agree with polite enthusiasm
"You have my thanks, merchant."
>secretly, I'm paranoid he's planning something
"What of your stall, though? Are you confident enough in the guild to leave its wares unwatched for a stranger's sake? It's no worry, really, I'd be fine with simple directions."
>pausing, I lean in and whisper
"It's just that the last time I was accosted, my sorcery could've burned the town down were I not so quick to extinguish it. That smile couldn't be obvious if you shouted it and you're laying it on thicker than tar. I'm no naive foreigner and I'm aware you must think me a prattling simp, but I assure you, if push comes to shove, I can be a rough customer."
>an easygoing grin spreads across my face
"I'm sure it won't come to that though, you're a reasonable man looking to make some honest money and keep your family fed. If there's anything I can respect, it's that."

>>3899983
>*couldn't be more obvious

>>3899983

Q: Does the merchant give up on helping him?
Odds: Very Unlikely
Roll: 41
A: No
Q: Does the merchant give in?
Charisma roll (Above Average): 45
Difficulty: Above Average
A: Yes
Q: Can he detect that the merchant is XXX?
Intuition roll (High): 85
Difficulty: Below Average (I lower the rank because the merchant is stressed)
A: No
You can feel that the merchant is not smiling anymore, and looks a bit scared by your threat.
"Young master, I admit. Your goods are decent quality, I should give you 14 coins of silver for it. It's not that I think you're naive, I was just trying to make a small profit."
"The stall is not a problem, my son Barak over there can watch it in my absence. Please let me show you around, I'm really willing to help you."

Rolled 67, 31, 15, 40, 29, 10, 65, 26, 37, 60, 73, 52, 51, 55, 75, 15, 83, 82, 75, 92 = 1033 (20d100)

>>3900021
>my brows furrow as I realise my misappraisal
"You have my sincere apology. Nevermind the seven silvers, I'll give them for six and won't be moved. I shouldn't have spoken so harshly, ever since the accident that gave me this scar-"
>I point to the scar on running up my cheek, which in truth was gained when I sprinted into a cattleguard at the age of four but he doesn't need to know that-
>"I've been paranoid of being taken advantage of again."
>or the fact that I've always been paranoid
"Forgive my impropriety, I'd be happy to receive any help you can give."

>>3900032
"I've been paranoid of being taken advantage of again." isn't supposed to be greentexted. I hope you don't mind the rambling, that's how I talk IRL.
>I then follow his lead

>>3900032
I don't mind the rambling at all, it cracks me up.

Q: Can the merchant appraise what type of items our hero needs?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 67
A: No
Q: Is he competent at finding the goods?
Odds: ?
Roll: 31
A: Yes

The merchant rubs his hands. "Let's go."
A Dutch oven, flour, butter, sugar are easy enough to find. He shows you the best peaches of the market. "Those white-fleshed peaches from the Shuji Empire are surely the best you can find."
He then brings you to a store a few blocks away from the market. "I'm not an expert in weapons and armors, but this store here has a good reputation."
What kind of gear are you looking for?

Rolled 49, 41, 19, 60, 47, 69, 90, 27, 91, 83, 98, 45, 38, 83, 94, 73, 91, 50, 63, 62 = 1273 (20d100)

>>3899974

As I collect my new outfit I ask him about his family history and the connection with the store, I also ask if he has any customers that could be described as regulars. After listening to his answers I wish him luck and take my leave. I then make my way towards the inn

Rolled 57, 40, 26, 90, 22, 51, 58, 17, 91, 13, 91, 1, 17, 91, 82, 70, 34, 37, 37, 38 = 963 (20d100)

>>3900070
>I'm in search of a solid broadsword, easier to handle than a spear in the cramped spaces I'll be delving and not as suspicious as an axe in polite company
>a shirt of scale mail would be excellent if it doesn't interfere with my sorcery, otherwise brigandine will suffice. Failing that, a thick cloak is more than acceptable
>I'm assuming a pair of hiking boots came with the merchant's clothes, so I'll default to procuring a kettle helm and coif, preferably steel but iron is more than fine
>gauntlets have the same dilemma concerning sorcery, so I'll purchase some if they won't be a problem, otherwise sturdy gloves are more than fine
How much did the dutch oven and various ingredients run me?

>>3900076

Q: Can the vendor explain his family history?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 49
A: No
Q: Can Terry notice?
Psychology roll (High): 41
Difficulty: Average
A: Yes
Q: Does he has regulars?
Odds: Very Likely
Roll: 19
A: Yes
Q: Can Terry reach the inn safely?
Odds: Very Likely
Roll: 60
A: Yes
The man is bit hesitant to answer and seems a bit nervous.
"There's not much to say about our family history. This store was started by my great-grandfather and our family has been running it since then."
He continues.
"As for regulars, yes, a few nobles like to shop here, as they are quite fond of costumed parties."
There are no problems to leave the shop and reach the inn.

>>3900084

Q: Does he have enough strength to handle a broadsword?
Odds: Unlikely
Roll: 57
A: No
Q: Does a scale mail interfere with sorcery?
Odds: ?
Roll: 40
A: No
Q: Did the merchant give him boots?
Odds: Somewhat Likely
Roll: 26
A: Yes
Q: Do gauntlets interfere with sorcery?
Odds: Unlikely (because scale mail doesn't)
Roll: 90
A: No

You can lift a broadsword, but you don't have enough strength to handle it comfortably. Likewise, you can wear a scale mail, but it does feel heavy to you. It would be exhausting to wear it all day. A brigantine, however, feels comfortable enough.
From a small test of sorcery, making a poofing sound, the armor and gauntlets don't seem to interfere with your powers.

I'm introducing a new currency: iron coins.

10 Iron Coins = 10 Copper Coins
10 Copper Coins = 1 Silver Coin
10 Silver Coins = 1 Gold Coin
10 Gold Coins = 1 White Gold Coin

Dutch oven, good quality: 3 silver
5 lb flour = 5 iron
16 oz butter = 3 iron
5 lb granulated suggar = 2 iron
5 peaches (Shuji Empire) = 1 silver

broadsword = 5 silver
scale mail = 7 silver
brigantine = 4 silver
thick cloak = 7 copper
kettle helm and coif, steel = 3 silver
gauntlets = 3 copper
sturdy gloves = 2 copper

Rolled 59, 90, 64, 43, 56, 66, 95, 24, 43, 17, 42, 50, 51, 82, 21, 8, 88, 6, 7, 99 = 1011 (20d100)

>>3900626
After taking another rest, I awake an hour or so before noon. My money won’t last for long especially if I continue to buy clothes and various items. Due to my advantageous sleep cycle I’m am up during the perfect time for robberies. After stowing away my costume in the chest and taking my spear, I leave my room and attempt to enter a neighboring room. It is doubtful that anyone would be in their rooms at this time of day and though thieves might claim the day, it is better to steal from those who aren’t around to protect their belongings. Once I enter the room I plan to take 50% of the coins I find and move on to the most secluded neighborhoods near the inn

Rolled 88, 59, 33, 45, 92, 22, 41, 59, 14, 85, 96, 92, 70, 62, 72, 63, 22, 38, 31, 58 = 1142 (20d100)

>>3900628
>Initial Wealth:
>26 silver coins
>5 copper coins

>Purchases:
>Dutch oven, (-3 silver)(23 silvers left)
>5lb flour (-5 iron)(4.5 coppers left)
>16oz butter (-3 iron)(4.2 coppers left)
>5lb granulated sugar (-2 iron)(4 coppers left)

>brigandine (-4 silver)(19 silvers left)
>kettle helm and coif, steel (-3 silver)(16 silvers left)
>thick cloak (-7 coppers)(15.3 silvers left)
>sturdy gloves (-2 coppers)(15.1 silvers left)

>Final Wealth:
>15 silver coins
>5 copper coins

>Inventory:
>kettle helm, steel (worn)
>coif, steel (worn)
>thick cloak, (worn)
>brigandine, (worn)
>local clothes, (worn)
>thick boots, (worn)

>dutch oven, quality
>5 peaches, (Shuji)
>assorted ingredients
>iron knife

>I conclude my purchases with a smile, thank the merchant, and check whether I have enough time to make an attempt at the cobbler before 6PM
>I can't imagine spending more than an hour or so here, but time flies

>>3900666
>88
I down know if I can pull off fashionably late, last time I tried it took me months to live it down. Then again, I didn't know what time it was when I started my adventure into this bizarre economy. Given that iron's cheaper than copper, I imagine it's either easier to transmute or extremely common in the region, likely both.

>>3900642

Q: Can Terry find any unlocked room?
Odds: No Way
Roll: 59
A: No
Q: Does the inn have complex locks?
Odds: ?
Roll: 90
A: Critical No
The locks are very simple
Q: Can Terry pick a lock?
Specialized ability, I will use Dexterity -4 rank, -1 rank for not having tools
Pick Lock roll (Minuscule): 64
Difficulty: Low
A: No
Q: Are there many people in the streets?
Odds: Unlikely (secluded)
Roll: 43
A: No
The doors of the inn are locked, so you can't easily enter. The locks don't seem very complex, however you are unable to open them. Perhaps it would be easier if you had the proper tools?
The neighborhood to the south is more secluded, and there are very few pedestrians outside.

Rolled 98, 38, 86, 24, 7, 36, 84, 13, 81, 20, 71, 97, 96, 93, 81, 98, 16, 63, 16, 67 = 1185 (20d100)

>>3900678
I proceed to case the neighborhood for another hour and then head back to the shopping district, this time with my eye on The Phoenix Feather. I walk in and approach the counter to get some information on the store owner’s items and prices

>>3900666
If I'm successful with the cobbler, there should be enough to pass around to Oscar and Wyatt at the inn. Friends are the best resource anyone can have

>>3900666
>>3900668

Q: Did he start his adventure in the morning?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 88
A: No
Noon
Q: What time is it now? 4 PM?
Odds: ?
Roll: 59
A: No
Q: 5 PM?
Odds: ?
Roll: 33
A: Yes
Random event rolled under chaos
Event roll: 45
Move toward a thread
Known threads: cook a cobbler in time
Oscar doesn't mind he uses the kitchen
Q: Is the merchant able to explain why iron coins are cheaper than copper coins?
Odds: ?
Roll: 92
A: Critical No

Before you leave, the merchant tells you:
"Please find me if you have other strange items to sell in the future. I'll give you a good price again."
Your adventure started around noon, and it is now about 5 PM when you're leaving the market.
The time is very tight, but you have some luck. When you show up at the Rabid Owl Inn, Oscar is willing to let you use his kitchen to bake your cobbler. If you promise that he can have some.
Can you rank your cooking skills? minuscule, weak, low, below average, average, above average, high, exceptional

>>3900710
I've spent fourteen years camping in the woods on a monthly basis, and every time I was out there I cooked my own food from scratch. Rice & beans, enchiladas, pork chops, taco soups, etc. Cobblers used to be a bit tricky but the last decade I've been able to consistently get a nice crust going in half an hour. I'm a hobbyist not a professional though, so I'd say Above Average is reasonable.

Rolled 39, 36, 16, 40, 3, 56, 12, 56, 15, 66, 71, 30, 92, 49, 69, 29, 95, 88, 15, 84 = 961 (20d100)

>>3900710
"Of course, what was your name again? Be sure to take care of Barak, I know what sort of nonsense I got up to when I was his age."
>after thanking Oscar for graciously allowing me to use his kitchen, I attempt to bake the peach cobbler
>I'm more familiar with a dutch oven and campfire than modern setups, so the low-tech might help more than hurt
>assuming it isn't magitech, but I like to think I'm a quick learner

>>3900696

Q: Does anything stand out in the secluded neighborhood?
Odds: ?
Roll: 98
A: Critical no
Critical: the houses are identical
Q: Does any house seem vacant?
Odds: ?
Roll: 38
A: No
Q: Does the Phoenix Feather sell anything "crazy"?
Odds: ?
Roll: 86
A: No
From casing the neighborhood for an hour, there's nothing in particular that catches your attention.

The owner of the Phoenix Feather explains that the following items bring good luck. The handmade necklace in particular is a best seller.

handmade rosewood necklace: 7 iron
animal skull amulet: 1 copper
ancient engraved ring of steel: 1 copper
pentacle pendant: 2 copper
scented meditation candles: 2 copper

amethyst crystal pendant: 4 copper
The following potions are often enjoyed by members of the Adventurer's Guild.

antidote: 5 silver
healing potion: 7 silver
strong healing potion: 4 gold
potion of dexterity: 5 gold

There are other potions for sale, but they don't look useful for a thief. Nothing is more expensive than a few gold coins.

>>3900722
>>3900724

Q: Can he cook the cobbler?
-1 rank for unfamiliar tools
Cooking roll (Average): 39
Difficulty: Below Average
A: Yes
Q: Can he make a nice crust?
Cooking roll (Average): 36
Difficulty: Average
A: Yes
Q: Does Caitrin come?
Odds: Very Likely
Roll: 16
A: Yes
Q: Let's learn a bit more about her
Rolls: 40, 3 (new chart)
A: Frighteningly Amusing
Q: Will she enjoy this cobbler?
Odds: ?
Roll: 56
A: No
Q: Is she wearing different clothes?
Odds: Very Likely
Roll: 12
A: Yes

The merchant's name is Ashur.
Despite the change of cooking utensils, you manage to get the same nice crust as usual. It actually tastes better than usual because the peaches are of such high quality. When it's ready, Miss Caitrin is there in the common room, waiting for you. She's wearing a brown and white dress with long sleeves; the maid uniform is just for work. You make small talk and she tries out your cobbler. Unfortunately, she doesn't enjoy it at all.

Rolled 9, 3, 47, 62, 1, 60, 28, 21, 54, 4, 12, 18, 29, 66, 43, 64, 59, 11, 18, 12 = 621 (20d100)

>>3900800
I ask about the contents of the other potions before taking my leave. I then enter the store for weapons, armor, and equipment in order to repeats the process

Rolled 44, 9, 17, 62, 93, 11, 63, 86, 47, 18, 57, 54, 63, 23, 95, 53, 75, 20, 38, 89 = 1017 (20d100)

>>3900804
>I make sure to share the cobbler with Oscar, Wyatt if he's there, and any other patrons of the inn
>I don't eat much of it myself, I had a nice breakfast of sausages grilled in leftover bacon grease before the heart attack hit me
>Hmm
"Peach cobbler's not for everyone I suppose, but back home it was a tried and true favourite. Always spiced up the room around Thanksgiving, anyhow, speaking of home..."
>over the next half hour, I regale her and any listeners with the tale of my childhood in a family of part-time illicit pharmacists and lunatics with nothing but the best intentions, but perhaps not the most suited to parenting
>I don't waste any time going over how I studied the occult to begin with, but I do mention how my time in academia taught me a smattering of Latin and some half-forgotten Spanish
>getting into the schoolyard brawls and methhead wrangling might be a bit much for a first meeting
"Back in my world, I was a professional scribe penning romantic short stories for bored housewives, and was almost putting the finishing touches on my second standalone novel when the heart attack hit me and-"
>I wave my hands for dramatic flair
"I awakened before the magnificent owner of this fine establishment, who so generously allowed me to use his kitchen to bake the cobbler you've been eating. But that's enough about me and I'm sure you've heard all about the finer details of the quest and my curse."
>I grit my teeth, dramatically rubbing my hands and hamming it up while I shift the conversation to Caitrin
"Why don't you tell me about your struggles with the Guild? I've always been of the opinion the vital work of receptionists goes woefully unrecognised."
>I discreetly order two meals of warm stew and frothy ale from Oscar to try and salvage the culinary shortcoming

>>3900831
To iterate, the methhead scuffling came out of nowhere twice four years apart, I was scared shitless both times, and spent two and a half weeks getting over a glancing stab wound that barely registered at the time. Knives are fucking dangerous, and any lurkers should stay away from amphetamines, there are alternatives and it's not worth it.

>>3900820

Q: name the potions
Rolls: 9, 3
A: malice of environment
Rolls: 47, 62
Potion of plant growth
A: Travel of Disruption
Rolls: 1, 60
Potion of confusion
A: Separate of Misfortune
Potion of bad luck
Rolls: 28, 21
A: Separate of Messages
Potion of deafness
Rolls: 54, 4
A: Kill of Outside
Potion of death
Q: Is the weapon store as expected?
Odds: Very Likely
Roll: 12
A: Yes
Q: Does it sell magical weapons?
Odds: ?
Roll: 18
A: Yes
Rolls: 29, 66
Take of Fears
Armor of Courage
Rolls: 43, 64
Imprison of A Burden
Demon-banishing sword
The other potions available in the Phoenix Feather are soma elixir, the elixir of the gods, which is used to regenerate magical and soul energy. Also, potions of strength, plant growth, confusion, bad luck, deafness and death.

The weapon and armor store sells the following items.

knife = 2 copper
staff = 2 copper
scimitar = 2 silver
hammer = 15 copper
rapier = 3 silver
saber = 4 silver
battle axe = 5 silver
broadsword = 5 silver
katana = 2 gold
Demon-banishing sword = 5 gold
sturdy gloves = 2 copper
gauntlets = 3 copper
thick cloak = 7 copper
leather armor = 2 silver
kettle helm and coif, steel = 3 silver
brigantine = 4 silver
scale mail = 7 silver
chain mail = 2 gold
armor of courage = 3 gold

The adventuring supplies store sells the following.

torch = 1 iron
lock picks, 9 pc = 4 iron
emergency whistle = 5 iron
rations = 7 iron
lock picks, 15 pc = 8 iron
rope, 50 ft = 1 copper
climbing piton = 14 iron
high quality razor = 15 iron
grappling hook = 2 copper
lamp = 2 copper
pain killers = 3 copper
sturdy leather backpack = 8 copper
mirror = 13 copper
compass = 14 copper
lock picks, 32 pc = 4 silver

>>3900831
>>3900876

Q: Does Caitrin think that the Rabid Owl is a creepy place?
Odds: ?
Roll: 44
A: Yes
Q: Does she enjoy Wade's life story?
Odds: ?
Roll: 9
A: Yes
Q: What is stronger: disgust or interest?
Odds: ?
Roll: 17
A: Disgust
Q: What's her work at the guild like?
Rolls: 62, 93
lazily tranquil
Q: What's her advice to thrive in the guild?
Rolls: 11, 63
Persecute of Power
She starts by complimenting you on your outfit.
"I'm glad you're wearing normal clothes. Not only were your short pants kind of ugly, but they were also unusual, and unusual is dangerous. The guild and this city in general can be very dangerous. If people know that you come from another world, they could kidnap you to take your powers for themselves. I've seen it happen too many times. You should really keep a low profile in general."
Although she doesn't understand everything you speak about, she's genuinly fascinated by your life story.
"I would definitely love to read one of your boring scrolls. Perhaps that could help me fall asleep in the evening when I have insomnia. Also, I would love to hear how you gained your occult knowledge. I know so little about sorcerers."
"My work at the guild is actually surprisingly tranquil. I meet all kind of weird people, and hear crazy twisted stories on a daily basis... But I'm always behind my counter, safe."
She puts her spoon in the stew but does not eat any of it.
"I admire the life of adventurers such as yourselves. Maybe one day, I'll explore this crazy world myself. Of course, the reason I work at the Guild is that I have such ambition. But for now, I haven't gathered enough courage."

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>>3896282
Dumping the new NPC chart.

Rolled 74, 15, 54, 41, 78, 75, 11, 95, 13, 82, 77, 100, 46, 15, 48, 59, 97, 98, 70, 7 = 1155 (20d100)

>>3901038
I purchase
Knife (2)
Hammer
Thick cloak
Leather armor
Roper (4)
Grappling hooks (4)
Lock picks 9 pc (5)

Total: 62 copper

I attempt to sell my old pocket knives for two silver coins a piece

>>3901126

Q: Can the merchant appraise the knives?
Appraise roll (Average): 74
Difficulty: Low
A: yes

All right. The merchant readily gives you four silver coins.

Some info about the world, that is common knowledge.


Q: Does the world have demi-humans
Odds: Very Likely (appears in every Isekai)
Roll: 74
A: Yes
Q: Why doesn't Aermagh have demi-humans?
Rolls: 15, 54
A: Gratify of Investment
Because of an investment
Q: In What?
Rolls: 41, 78
A: Expose of Masses
Not exposing the people to foreign ideas; control
Q: Is this a kingdom?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 75
A: No
Q: A theocracy?
Odds: ?
Roll: 11
A: Yes
Q: What kind of god do they worship?
Rolls: 95, 13
A: Punish of War
A peace deity
Avdona, goddess of peace

Aermagh is the capital of the Malachite Theocracy. The national deity is Avdona, goddess of peace, who is ethically opposed to Kek. Demi-humans such as elves, dwarves, and beastmen exist in this world, but they are not allowed to enter the city.

Rolled 75, 96, 73, 38, 85, 34, 89, 75, 51, 6, 70, 10, 27, 29, 4, 88, 78, 18, 71, 66 = 1083 (20d100)

>>3901044
"I'll be sure to pen another for you, some night. Something bold and daring, but somber and true-to-life where it counts. You've no idea how relieved I was to find that your world uses the same script as mine, learning my letters a second time would've been a burden I'd loathe to bear, though needs must and I wouldn't have stopped scribbling until my hands grew numb and the lids of my eyes lead."
>I lean in and whisper, somewhat apologetically
"I'm sorry I brought you here of all places. It's not the most sanitary establishment but it's the only one I knew and I lack the good sense most seem to have regarding cleanliness, though I do what I can to upkeep my hygiene. Oscar seems a good man, but his priorities are different from yours and next time, I'll be sure to find a more comfortable spot. Perhaps a woodland grove where I can demonstrate that sorcery in full, or another inn with more conventional decor."
>I lean back, pushing my now-empty bowl to the side
"You're endowed with an unrelenting fortitude and upstanding character seldom seen in the fairer sex of my world and likely here, I can tell. Few, man or woman are willing to stand conditions they find repugnant for the sake of a tale, but here you've not mentioned a word about the subpar cobbler or lack of sanitation in your surroundings, though I can see it in your face, not only statuesque in beauty but in its composition of rarest steel beneath the skin. As of yet, for all its refinement it is untempered and should you dedicate yourself to forging with the same fervour you've served a thousand adventurers every bit my better and score upon score of those beside, in time, the forces of darkness shall quake at the mention of your name."
"You need not think to spare my feelings. The notion warms my heart, though it was burned to a husk long ago. If you ever feel the need to cast off your duties at the guild and set out to make the wrongs of the world right, you can count a companion in me. In the meantime, it might be better to train for that eventuality in our off-hours. My lifestyle of quill-clutching and sigil-skimming left me little time to devote to martial endeavours, and were I not emboldened by the gift of sorcery and a lack of good sense, I doubt I would make a fourth-rate adventurer worth the bronze in his pin. That will change in time, and I imagine between the two of us, we could go farther than before. Of course, if you'd rather rest from the days diligently administrating the work of dozens lighting torches of righteous indignation against the shadows of chaos and those who aid and abet it, that too, is something I can respect."
>I give a warm smile, semi-ironically tipping the kettle helm
"Enough prattling on my part though. What can you tell me about the guild's ranking system and method of operation? I know less than nothing and it's such an important thing to know."

>>3901174
Fascinating.

>>3901208
Hit or miss, sometimes you miss. Eh, maybe the 30s'll bail me out but I doubt she's anything but mildly offended.

Rolled 49, 90, 53, 60, 34, 65, 20, 71, 95, 51, 81, 82, 79, 66, 76, 27, 15, 13, 37, 64 = 1128 (20d100)

>>3901138
After I conclude my shopping I return back to the inn and place my items into the chest. I put on my heavy cloak, equip my new knives and empty the contents of my sack onto my bed. I then place my black cloak, hat, silver mask, and three of my lock pick sets into the sack and head towards the city gates

>>3901208

Q: Does Caitrin accept the invitation?
Odds: 50/50, see previous post
Roll: 75
A: No
Q: Does she confront him?
Odds: ?
Roll: 96
A: Critical No
Q: Does the phrase "righteous indignation against the shadows of chaos" offend Kek?
Odds: Likely (Kek was previously offended by an exorcism)
Roll: 73
A: No

When you lean in, she leans back a bit.
"That's a very tempting offer. On your first day, you've beaten the most difficult bronze-ranked quest in just an hour, so I know that you're not an ordinary person. But for now, I'll just remain a receptionist."
"The ranks of our guild are: bronze, steel, silver, gold, white gold, platinum, mithril. Mithril-ranked adventurers are living legends, there's only a few of them. Obviously, none of them have good hygiene either, it's a common sight to see an adventurer covered with the blood of baby goblins. Our methods of operation are very simple. Private citizens bring us a request with any of their troubles, and if it follows the code of ethics of the guild, we accept it. Requests from the government, such as the one you took this afternoon, are automatically accepted."

>>3901257

End of scene (exploring, shopping)
Chaos Level dropped to 2
Roll: 4
The scene is as expected

Your actions happen as expected.

Rolled 38, 45, 89, 94, 86, 92, 26, 29, 78, 50, 18, 19, 28, 77, 74, 14, 60, 88, 100, 71 = 1176 (20d100)

>>3902017
"That's good to know. I think I'm beginning to get a picture of how the guild operates, but you're the most learned person I've talked to so far and I have a handful more questions. Do you know why iron coins are cheaper than copper ones? Back in my world, the inverse was true until we discovered- hmm, it's difficult to explain without context. Perhaps I'll write a scroll or two. Next, what's the guild's policy on parties? Since that curse afflicted my constitution, I feel it might be wise to work with another adventurer or two. Then again, going alone has its perks. If you don't mind my asking, is the guild solely a part of the, uhh, Malachite Theocracy or is it more multinational? Last, do you know of any magic besides the sorcery I wield? In my world, myths of men given miraculous power by their deities or selling their souls to unholy things were common, and I was wondering if it was the same here."
>I remember the regenerating apple I tried to summon earlier, and feeling a little more confident in what I can do, attempt to visualize and cast the spell a second time
>the poofing sound is a given

>>3902076

Q: Do you know why iron coins are cheaper than copper ones?
Odds: ?
Roll 38
A: No
Q: What's the guild's policy on parties?
Odds: Near Sure Thing (don't see any reason against)
Roll: 45
A: Yes
Q: Is the guild solely a part of the, uhh, Malachite Theocracy?
Odds: Near Sure Thing (Isekai)
Roll: 89
A: No
Q: Do you know of any magic besides the sorcery I wield?
Odds: Unlikely (by Kek's options)
Roll: 92
A: Critical No
No shamans, etc.
Q: Can he summon the apple?
Willpower roll (Average): 26
Difficulty: High (from previous failure)
A: No
Q: Do non-humans have other types of magic?
Odds: ?
Roll: 29
A: Yes
>Do you know why iron coins are cheaper than copper ones?
She looks puzzled.
"I don't know why the iron coins are cheaper. Isn't it just an abstract standard?"
>What's the guild's policy on parties?
"Oh, parties are allowed. The only thing that matters is that the quest is completed."
>If you don't mind my asking, is the guild solely a part of the, uhh, Malachite Theocracy or is it more multinational?
"The guild is solely a national organization. If we were working in several nations, wouldn't there be a conflict when the nations are at war? Or, worse, could you picture an Adventurer's Guild that invited disgusting creatures such as dwarves and beastmen within their ranks?"
>Last, do you know of any magic besides the sorcery I wield?
"Oh, no, here, it's not a myth. It's common that priests are given powers by their god. You can meet several at the guild, or in a temple. If you're cursed, maybe a priest could help you? Other than priests and sorcerers, those are the only two types of magic that people can use."
The poofing sound is a given, but your attempt at summoning a regenerating apple fails, again.

Rolled 53, 42, 30, 59, 81, 11, 17, 65, 54, 9, 84, 9, 15, 10, 35, 35, 55, 24, 51, 93 = 832 (20d100)

>>3902018
I leave the city and head back to the farmlands. A little ways away from the gate I stash my sack in a large patch of tall grass and cover it with a mound of dirt. Once I approach a small farm house I scope out the scene as I did the day before. Since no one got a good glimpse of me during my last series of heists my confudence is fairly high. This confidence is aided by the simplicity of my current mission. This time I simply plan on stealing three more sacks and at least two dozen eggs

>>3902148

The Chaos Level is set at 2. But for the Fate Chart, I never go lower than 3 or higher than 7, otherwise it gets a bit too "crazy". So the rolls below are at Chaos Level 3.
Q: Can he find an empty house?
Odds: Near Sure Thing
Roll: 53
A: Yes
Q: Is Terry stealthy enough?
Stealth check (Above Average): 42
Difficulty: Low
A: Yes
Q: Can he find sacks and eggs?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 30
A: Yes

The farm house is surrounded by a barn, a paved courtyard and trees, with a beautiful view. At this time of the day, everyone is busy working outside, and you can stealthily hide your sack and enter the house. The interior is similar to the previous houses you've visited. In the basement, you find the sacks and eggs that you require. There's not just food but tools and some lumber.

Rolled 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 = 20 (20d1)

>>3902145
>I consider asking more about demihumans but decide against it, not wanting to antagonize her with my interest
>Instead, I continue the conversation
"I suppose it would be, but it's interesting to hear about the priesthood. You're worshipers of Avdona, right? Are there any other deities venerated below... her excellency in or around the region?
Are there any forbidden deities of dark, dank, and terrible power, like Kek? Theology was always an interest of mine back home and I see no reason for it to be any different here."
>I've never heard of an Advona in my own dimension, clearly Kek is superior, but I hope he understands the need to go undetected
"That's interesting to hear about the iron coins and guild's nationality, though I don't have any other business-related questions to ask. I hope answering the obvious hasn't been a bother, I've always had an unmatched talent for missing things in plain sight."
>I spend the next two hours or so engaging in pleasant small talk and try to enjoy the rest of the evening
>after that, I check my watch, realise it likely isn't aligned to the Isekai world's time, and stand, stretching and yawning
"It's been nice talking to you but it's getting late and I really ought to get some shut-eye for tomorrow's quests. Not to mention scrubbing the dutch oven and my nightly psychic trance meditation. I'm only half kidding about the last bit."
>I finish stretching, grab the dutch oven, and begin the process of cleaning it
"You take care, I'll see you tomorrow."
>when the oven is cleaned, I ask Oscar if he would be okay with my sleeping on the floor behind the counter without pay if I give him some of the lemon pie I'm planning on making tomorrow or the next day, otherwise I'll give him a silver coin to cover the next few days
>I spend the rest of the night doing (painful) crunches and pushups to build my core strength and meditating to focus my will, I'm confident it will take weeks, if not months to see an improvement but it's best to start early
>when I wake up, I head straight for the adventurer's guild to check out the bronze quest board

Rolled 27, 66, 2, 92, 68, 45, 28, 60, 81, 24, 91, 59, 97, 42, 45, 82, 94, 83, 65, 5 = 1156 (20d100)

>>3902162
>tfw almost gave myself a heart attack

>>3902162
>>3902163
Those rolls are worthy of Kek.

Q: Does the Theocracy allow other religions?
Odds: Very Unlikely
Roll: 27
A: No
Q: Are the Egyptian gods known?
Odds: Likely (she knows Kek)
Roll: 66
A: No
Q: Do they know "traditional" demon lords?
Odds: ?
Roll: 2
A: Critical Yes
End of scene (date). Chaos Level goes back up to 5.
Is the scene modified?
Roll: 4
Interrupted
Rolls: 28, 60
Separate of Misfortune
Let's say, separated from fortune = items
Q: Can he spot the thief?
Odds: Very Unlikely (sleeping)
Roll: 81
A: No
Q: What new quest do we have?
Rolls: 24, 91
A: Desert of Weapons
A theft in the weapon store
Q: Any quest outside town?
Rolls: 59, 97
Agree of Leadership
The goblins have found a new leader, their attacks are getting worse

"Everyone is a worshipper of Avdona, she's the only true goddess. Except for evil creatures and miscreants, of course. We have encountered quite a few terribles powers in the course of our work at the guild, such as Beruzebubu, Demon Lord Satan, Astarot, Baphomet the Minotaur and the Slime Lord."
She shivers.
"I can't imagine what it's like to be cursed by Kek."
The rest of the evening is indeed pleasant. Oscar allows you to sleep in the inn for free. You don't need to sleep behind the counter: the floor of the common room is covered with straw, you can sleep there. This inn doesn't have individual rooms. 1 minute of meditation is 1 push-up of the soul, it's good that you're practicing that.
When you wake up, you notice that someone has stolen all of your hard-earned money. Unsurprisingly, The Rabid Owl is not a very safe place.
The new quests available at the guild, other than the nobleman request, are:
1) A weapon store in the commercial district has been robbed. The owner is asking for the situation to be investigated.
2) It seems that the goblin tribes have found a new leader who has unified them, and their attacks are getting more audacious. The government has put a request to stop them and, preferably, assassinate this new leader.

Rolled 62, 45, 94, 65, 22, 29, 25, 62, 33, 24, 71, 67, 1, 37, 55, 51, 32, 48, 25, 86 = 934 (20d100)

>>3902200
>Satan? Holy shit, maybe the exorcisms aren't for show after all
>Fuck. All of my coins are gone but it's partly my fault, I should've expected a thief
>At least I still have my knife, dutch oven, and armour, that's what matters
"Nothing to do for it now but earn some more and catch another. Taking on a tribe of goblins is a good way to get shot and there's a chance the same criminal that looted me robbed the weapon-store. I know which I'm taking."
>I travel to the commercial district and meet the weapons shop owner
"Good morning sir, I'm a sorcerer with the guild and if you don't mind, I have a few questions to ask. What can you tell me about the incident? What went missing, and when? How do you think they were stolen? Do you have any suspicion toward your employees or do you think this was an outside job? Was anything left behind at the scene of the crime? Has anyone else looked into the theft yet? Are there any known troublemakers or competitors who might have the motive to steal your goods? Hmm, good to know, good to know..."
>when he's finished giving me his evidence and testimony, I meditate and attempt to cast a divination spell to see the inside of the store at the time of the robbery

Rolled 51, 44, 1, 87, 92, 57, 2, 95, 13, 6, 70, 1, 73, 28, 55, 29, 64, 14, 31, 78 = 891 (20d100)

The Chaos Level was at 9 during that quest at the Court of Justice, but I assume that was just a special occasion

>>3902157
I collect the eggs, and also take a few boards with me putting the eggs and boards in separate sacks. I put the top of a sack in my waistband to hold the empty one and carry the other two over my shoulder. I leave the farmlands once again and make a return trip to the capital making sure to use a different gate than the ones I utilized before. Once I reach the inn I deposit my supplies and head off to the market in order to buy the final components

>>3902215
>Thoth, don't fail me now

>>3902215

Q: Anything special about the store?
Odds: ?
Roll: 62
A: No
Q: What went missing, and when?
Rolls: 45, 94
A: Celebrate of Elements
A powerful magical sword with elemental power
Q: How do you think they were stolen?
Rolls: 65, 22
A: Attach of Energy
They bomb'd the front wall with magical energy
Q: Do you have any suspicion toward your employees?
Odds: Very Unlikely (doesn't sound like on the power level of an employee)
Roll: 29
A: No
Q: Was anything left behind at the scene of the crime?
Odds: Unlikely (because, they are good)
Roll: 25
A: Yes
Q: What?
Rolls: 62, 33
A: Inspect of Lies
A divination tool to inspect magical items
Q: Has anyone else looked into the theft yet?
Odds: Very Unlikely (new quest)
Roll: 24
A: Yes
Q: Is there anyone who might have the motive to steal your goods?
Odds: ?
Roll: 71
A: No
Q: Can he cast the divination spell?
Willpower roll (Average): 67
Difficulty: High (sounds difficult to visualize, because you don't know what's there)
A: No
Q: Are divination-type spells restricted to priests?
Odds: ?
Roll: 1
A: Critical Yes
Q: Is this why the apple of regeneration failed?
Odds: ?
Roll: 37
A: Yes
Q: What element is the sword?
Rolls: 55, 51
A: Disrupt of Jealousy
Fire

Finding the weapon store is not difficult, because the front wall has been blasted open by a magical spell. This was a high-stake robbery. The most expensive weapon of the store, a powerful Fire Sword worth many gold coins, has been stolen. The owner is happy that the guild sent someone so soon.
>Do you have any suspicion toward your employees
"No, my employees are part of my family, I trust them and they wouldn't know how to use such magic."
>Was anything left behind at the scene of the crime?
"There was nothing left at the scene and it was a quick job. They destroyed the front wall and broke the protective enchantments."
>Has anyone else looked into the theft yet?
"No. You're the first person that the guild sent."
>Are there any known troublemakers or competitors who might have the motive to steal your goods?
"Not that I know of. I haven't had negative encounters with other store owners and there's no organized crime in this city."
Your meditation fails: you can visualize the shop but it doesn't help you to see the past. This type of magic perhaps requires a higher connection to a deity.

>>3902216
Yes, I set the Chaos Level at 9 temporarily in Kek's presence because he's the god of chaos and to make him more dangerous and feared. Also, I would use a Chaos Level 9 in highly chaotic places such as dreams and the astral plane.
The problem with Chaos Level 9 is that most questions get a "Yes" answer and then it creates so much chaos that the rest of the game gets stuck at this level.

Q: Can Terry leave safely?
Odds: Very Likely (no extra difficulty)
Roll: 51
A: Yes

Your actions happen exactly as planned. What are you looking for in the market?

Rolled 69, 65, 83, 33, 30, 16, 52, 31, 31, 44, 96, 10, 62, 24, 33, 21, 64, 79, 39, 16 = 898 (20d100)

>>3902366
Kind of neat how the lore's piecing itself together bit by bit. How does a regenerating apple fall under divination, though? Are fruits inherently divine, which is why I couldn't summon them?
"Hmm... Such a powerful spell might've left some residue behind. Do you mind if I take the divination tool for further investigation? I have an idea, it's a bit of a long shot but there's a chance it might work."
>If he doesn't object to my usage of the divination tool, I try to use it to track the trail of arcane energies the fire sword's signature might've left
>If he doesn't allow me to or I don't pick up on anything I can follow, I settle for investigating the store to find out what angle it would've fired from and judging with my intuition, whether it was the result of a natural sorcerer's casting or artificial tool's usage
>If I deduce it's the former, that narrows it down exponentially because I can't imagine a Theocracy would let magic users outside of the priesthood go undocumented, and I'll attempt to ask the merchant and guild about any known sorcerers, especially those with ties to crime
>If I deduce it's the latter, that still narrows it down considerably, given that the forging of artifacts usually isn't easy and its products are likely only accessible by a handful of high-end merchants and criminal organisations, from there, I can ask around and figure out who or what might be responsible
>Assuming neither deduction or searching the scene leads to any threads, I resort to a final question
"There... wouldn't happen to be a tracking enchantment on such a valuable weapon, would there?"

Rolled 31, 13, 3, 26, 33, 67, 44, 59, 26, 82, 59, 100, 61, 51, 57, 77, 24, 51, 78, 24 = 966 (20d100)

>>3902367
I make a quick stop at the baker and purchase a bag of flour. While doing this, I make small talk and discuss the various bakeries within the capital. I do so in order to gain information about the most high profile bakeries within the city as well as gaining more insight on any major event or holiday in which special dishes are prepared

>>3902525
Bakery*

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>>3902525
>>3902535

Q: Is the baker helpful?
Odds: Near Sure Thing (looks like it in the picture)
Unacceptable weakness: odds shifted to Very Likely
Roll: 31
A: Yes
Q: Does he think that his own bakery is the best in town?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 13
A: Yes
Q: Can he name another excellent bakery?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 3
A: Critical Yes
He names several of them
Q: Do they celebrate standard Japanese holidays?
Odds: Very Likely (Isekai)
Roll: 26
A: yes

You enter the "There's Nothing Batter" bakery, welcomed by the delicious odors of its delicious pastries. The baker is a teenager with purple eyes and a red bandana.
"Sir, would you like to try out a sample of our delicious croissants? It's a Culture Day specials."
He's very friendly and a bit shy and accepts to answer your question.
"There's nothing batter than my own bakery, if you can excuse the pun. But I must admit, Doughy Delights, Crumbs and Bites and Gluteus Maximus are also excellent institutions. Gluteus Maximus makes the best rice cakes with glutinous rice from the Shuji Empire. Rice Cake is the official dish of Culture Day, but I stick to my specialty, croissants."
Culture Day (文化の神) is tomorrow November 3 and it celebrates the birth of King Edward Steelheart I, the first Priest-King of the Theocracy. It's a huge event, with stunning art exhibitions, glorious magical fireworks and a parade of epic proportions.

>>3902419
The regenerating apple failed because regeneration is a priestly spell, not because it's a divination spell.

Q: Can he use the divination device?
Intuition roll (Average): 69
Difficulty: Above Average (doesn't seem something commoners can use)
A: No
Q: Is it easy to deduce if they used natural magic?
Odds: ?
Roll: 65
A: No
Q: Can he use his intuition to get a good idea?
Intuition roll (Average): 83
Difficulty: Above Average (previous question)
A: No
Q: Does the item have a tracking enchantment?
Odds: Unlikely (I didn't think of it)
Roll: 33
A: Yes
Random event: double digits rolled under Chaos Level
30: New NPC
Q: Is it a witness?
Odds: ?
Roll: 16
A: Yes
Q: Did he see the blast?
Odds: ?
Roll: 52
A: No
Q: Did he see identifying information about the culprit?
Odds: ?
Roll: 31
A: Yes
Q: Did it look like a sorcerer was with them?
Odds: ?
Roll: 31
A: Yes
Q: Alone?
Odds: ?
Roll: 44
A: Yes
Q: Has the tracking enchantment been broken?
Odds: Near Sure Thing (why else call for the guild)
Roll: 96
A: No

You fail to figure out how the divination tool works. Divination is your bane.
From the debris, you can't get a good sense of whether an artificial tool was used to blast open the wall or not.
However, the merchant tells you that one of his neighbors saw the perpetrator. He didn't get to see the destruction of the front wall, but when the wall was blasted, it made a lot of noise that attracted his attention, and he saw him leaving the scene. It was a person dressed in the black robes of a sorcerer.
And yes, the weapon has a tracking enchantment on it, this is a standard enchantment for a valuable item. The merchant can't track it himself, but he was hoping an adventurer from the Guild would be capable of such feat.

Rolled 5, 100, 38, 13, 2, 8, 5, 74, 11, 22, 73, 82, 90, 53, 100, 57, 90, 58, 75, 75 = 1031 (20d100)

>>3902623
Duh, should've known. Out of curiosity, are apples associated with Advona?

>hmm... So a sorcerer was behind the theft, almost certainly indicating there wasn't an artificial tool involved. That narrows it down significantly but the fact that he was in black robes leads me to think he's taken great pains to disguise himself.
>the tool might be useless but I might be able to puzzle it out later... nevermind my greed, I need to focus
"Sir, did you see which way the perpetrator ran? I think there's a good chance they would've doubled back, especially if there were more than one. First though, I'll need to determine whether or not I can-"
>I close my eyes, enter a meditative trance and attempt to attune myself to the fire sword's tracking enchantment
"Huh."
>challenging a group of thieves backed by another, more experienced sorcerer with nothing but a knife and my wits seems suicidal, but I've always had a smooth tongue and when I figure out where they're hiding, getting another adventurer to help me and split the reward shouldn't be too challenging
>but that's assuming I can determine where they're hiding to begin with, or for that matter, that they haven't left the town
"Do you know of any particularly run-down parts of town or sufficiently distant but near enough wilderness ruins the thieves might be taking shelter in? Of course, they might be in a simple safe house but all the same..."
>if I fail to attune myself to the tracking spell, I meditate and attempt to sense any residue using nothing but my own gift of sorcery

>>3902647
>dat 100
...
Does this mean that Aermagh and by extension, the Malachite Theocracy are going through a golden age?

>>3902649
Wait, I asked you a question >>3902647 here, so wouldn't you answer that with 5, pushing the 100 to the tracking roll? Interesting

>>3902647
>>3902649
>>3902656

Q: Sir, did you see which way the perpetrator ran?
Odds: ?
Roll: 5
A: Critical Yes
Q: Does the tracking spell work?
Willpower roll (Average): 100
Difficulty: irrelevant
A: Critical failure
Q: What happens?
Rolls: 38, 13
A: Inform of War
Reverse effect, the thief receives information
Q: Are there ruins in the forest?
Odds: ?
Roll: 2
A: Critical Yes
Several ruins

Apples are not associated to Advona, they are a symbol of chaos which is opposed to her.
>Sir, did you see which way the perpetrator ran?
"Yes, in the direction of the lower-class district, to the west."
Your meditation, yet again, does not yield fruits. Moreover, your third sense tells you that while you were meditating, something, likely the sorcerer that you're tracking, was remotely watching you and tracking you. That type of danger is common in sorcery, because from exploring what you're not supposed to explore, you are exposing yourself to forces beyond your comprehension.
>Do you know of any particularly run-down parts of town or sufficiently distant but near enough wilderness ruins the thieves might be taking shelter in?
He shrugs.
"Yes. The direction the sorcerer ran to is the most run-down part of town. As for wilderness ruins, there's The Savage Outpost, which is an outpost ran by rebels and outlaws, and the Town of Phantoms, a former outpost of our city that was destroyed by the goddess herself after they defied her. Both places, I don't recommend going to. If my sword is in their possession, then I might as well consider it lost."

Rolled 8, 90, 86, 18, 85, 87, 69, 71, 37, 89, 48, 67, 72, 39, 79, 42, 17, 58, 34, 59 = 1155 (20d100)

>>3902718
"Tch, seems I've been hit with a tracking spell myself. Venturing to the west, blind to where the thieves of a magnificent weapon are while they're aware of my whereabouts is suicide, but I owe it to your shattered storefront to try."
>I begin walking to the west, then pause, trying to recollect whether the Rabid Owl might be in the district. After all, it's the definition of run-down and if anyone might know, it would be Oscar.
"Then again, it wouldn't do your margins any good if the adventurer they sent came back in a bodybag. Why don't you wait inside while I contact an informant of mine, and come back when I have a better handle on what's going on?"
>If my suspicion is correct, I make way for the Rabid Owl, if not, I head for the Adventurer's Guild to try and build a robust party to ensure the quest doesn't end in a failure

>>3902736

Q: Is The Rabid Owl in that district?
Odds: Near Sure Thing (where else?)
Roll: 8
A: Critical Yes
Q: Is Oscar present?
Odds: Somewhat Likely
Roll: 90
A: No

Yes, The Rabid Owl is in the same district, but Oscar is not in the inn at this time of the day.

Rolled 7, 59, 7, 50, 99, 3, 63, 51, 63, 42, 57, 57, 11, 88, 92, 11, 69, 80, 84, 1 = 994 (20d100)

>>3902613
I thank him for his time and service then exit with my bag of flour. Upon entering the inn once again, I go straight to my room and get to work. Nighttime will soon fall and in order to make my operations run as smooth as possible, I’ll need to make a few more legitimate purchases.

“Of course anything that occurs before the purchase certainly won’t be described as legal,” I muse to myself as I make my preparations. I cut two eyeholes into the third, empty sack which was perviously in my waistband. After shortening its length by a few inches, I set it on top of the black cloak I had bought the day before. I then turn my attention to the flour, lumber, and eggs and within the hour convert the three ingredients into makeshift smoke bombs. The flour won’t stay in the air for long but it is meant to be thrown near or at any opposition rather than my feet. The shavings I added from a bit of the lumber should act as an irritant. I carefully place them on top of the mask, which lies on top of the cloak, using its four corners it create a makeshift sack. I put on my sturdy gloves, put another empty sack in my waistband and with my bundle and lock pick set in hand leave the inn. Upon finding an empty alleyway I don my disguise

Rolled 77, 66, 7, 82, 89, 82, 6, 77, 15, 80, 98, 58, 1, 12, 49, 83, 45, 90, 43, 43 = 1103 (20d100)

>>3902757
>Damn, he's not here. Perhaps Hambone's owner would know a thing or two?
>If he's here, I try to summon a mundane apple for the pig and ask him whether he's heard anything about a fiery sword up for sale

>>3902761

Q: Can Terry make the flour bombs?
Odds: Very Likely
Roll: 7
A: Critical Yes
Q: Can he disguise safely in an empty alley?
Odds: Very Likely
Roll: 59
A: Yes

The price for a 5lb bag of flour is 5 iron.
You successfully make the flour bombs, moreover they look pretty good.
You don your disguise safely in the empty alley. You can describe the next part of your plan.

>>3902772

Q: Are Wyatt and Hambone present?
Odds: ?
Roll: 77
A: No

No luck, Wyatt and Hambone are not there either.

Rolled 59, 51, 12, 9, 71, 17, 12, 55, 38, 9, 72, 95, 67, 27, 52, 52, 50, 44, 18, 33 = 843 (20d100)

>>3902910
>confound it all, I guess I'll have to brute force it and head back to the adventurer's guild
>when I arrive, I seek out anyone that seems competent at the silver rank or lower, especially any thieves and warriors, explain that I'm hunting down a rogue sorcerer responsible for stealing a powerful artifact that's put a tracking spell on me, and would be more than willing to split the reward
>I intend to gather at least three party members, magic is extremely dangerous and I know that all too well. I'm not picky but I don't want to bring anyone with a Toughness too low, the last thing I want is another guildsman's blood on my thankfully gloved hands

>>3902965

Q: Does anything happen on the path to the guild?
Odds: Very Unlikely (just a random roll)
Roll: 59
A: No
Q: Is anyone willing to team up?
Odds: Likely (sorcerers are rare)
Roll: 51
A: Yes
Q: 3 members?
Odds: ?
Roll: 12
A: Yes
Q: First member is...?
Rolls: 9, 71
A: Malice of A Representative
A con artist
Q: Second member is...?
Rolls: 17, 12
A: Antagonise of Opposition
A regular warrior
Q: Third member is...?
Rolls: 55, 38
A: Disrupt of A Path
A warrior specialized in tracking down people
Q: First member personality is...?
Rolls: 9, 72
A: Boldly nondescript
A true chameleon
Q: Second member personality is...?
Rolls: 95, 67
A: Swiftly modern
He likes technology
Q: Third member personality is...?
Rolls: 27, 52
A: Dimly lame
Q: Gender?
Rolls: 52, 50, 44
Female, male, male
Q: Anyone silver ranked?
Rolls: 18
A: Yes
Roll: 3

Due to you being a sorcerer, which is rare and powerful, you can catch the interest of the following guild members.
1) Acelina. She's a con artist with some thief skills, a true chameleon who can fake many personalities and appearances. She has a very symmetrical facial features, her face is very average and difficult to remember. She claims that you've met before, but you don't remember.
2) Ansgar. He's a regular warrior. He's willing to join but only if you give him your watch.
3) Xaver. He's a warrior too and an excellent tracker. He's silver ranked but he's lost his former companions and he's lame due to a battle that didn't go too well.

Rolled 4, 92, 78, 63, 23, 25, 12, 61, 76, 44, 72, 13, 13, 95, 40, 9, 27, 64, 38, 89 = 938 (20d100)

>>3903010
>1) Acelina
"I've never been good with faces, but all the same I'm pleased to see you again and I'm certain your unique talents will be an inestimable boon. You're on."
>2) Ansgar
>I hand him my watch with a smile
"You're on. All yours, no sentimental value of mine. I come from a distant land with many technological marvels. Should both of survive, I'd be pleased to give you the rundown on what little I can remember."
>3) Xaver
"My condolences for your leg, an acquaintance of mine lost his foot in an industrial accident awhile back and he was never quite the same. A tracker's a godsend, praise be. You're on."

"If none of you have anything else you need, let's get going while the getting's good. We're hunting down a black-robed sorcerer responsible for the theft of a powerful fire sword and a witness testimony's led me to believe he's not working alone. Last they saw, he went for the western side of town and when I tried to attune myself to the weapon's tracking enchantment, he rebuffed my attempt and pinned another on me. They'll know we're coming-"
>a grin crosses my face
"Unless we catch them by surprise with a diversion. The four of us are going to split, Ansgar and I will go trundling through the alleyways in search of the thief, while Acelina and Xaver track the unwitting ne'er-do-wells down. They'll be focused on catching the two of us by surprise, leaving themselves wide open to an ambush. Any objections to the plan or alternative suggestions? If not, let's move. They'll no-doubt be bound for The Savage Outpost to offload the weapon."

>>3903064
Accidentally hit post a second too soon
>If there are no objections, we get moving as planned straight away
>while we're en-route, I hand Ansgar the divination tool and ask him if he can make any sense of it, being a brilliant technologist whose rare talents are almost wasted as a warrior
>all the time, I try to keep a bolt of lightning visualised, to unleash at a moment's notice if need be

Rolled 70, 20, 24, 62, 99, 87, 74, 22, 96, 20, 91, 85, 81, 97, 56, 31, 37, 61, 80, 39 = 1232 (20d100)

>>3902908
I’m back on the street with the Hiding Dress, Phoenix Feather and Adventure Supplies store. My first target is the supply store. Upon breaking and entering I plan on stealing any and all money left within the store. I also plan to take a saber, a pair of gauntlets, a kettle helm, a brigantine, two sets of chain mail, two containers of painkillers, a map of the region, and a compas. Since I only have on free sack (as the other is being used as a mask) I will equip a chain mail shirt and wear the gauntlets over my sturdy gloves

If everything goes according to plan, I will then go to the Phoenix Feather and take all the money I can find. I will also steal two healing potions, one strong healing potion, a potion of dexterity, strength, confusion, and death.

If my pockets won’t hold all of the money that the stores posses then I’ll simply take the silver, gold, and white coins (though I highly doubt there will be any white coins in these stores)

Once this is all done, I will return to the inn utilizing alleyways and the shadows whenever possible. Once I’m sure I haven’t been spotted and aren’t being followed I will take off my disguise, bundle it up and leave it in the alley. I will then enter my room with the loot, deposit it, and go back for my costume

>>3903076
The weapon store and supply store are two different shops, which want do you want to break in first?
Also, can you tell me what method you use for breaking and entering?

>>3903064
>>3903066

Q: Do they accept Wade's leadership?
Charisma roll (Above Average): 4
Difficulty: Average
A: Critical Yes
Will not be questioned
Q: Can Ansgar understand the device?
Odds: No Way (if a sorcerer can't, who can?)
Roll: 92
A: Critical No
No talent
Q: Does visualizing a bolt of lightning have any effect?
Odds: Unlikely (he doesn't have the intention)
Roll: 78
A: No
Q: How about XXX, does this world use this concept?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 63
A: Yes
Q: For now, does he XXX?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 23
A: Yes
Q: Is Xaver any good at tracking people inside of a town?
Odds: Very Unlikely (not a favorable environment)
Roll: 25
A: Yes
Q: Results?
Tracking roll (Above Average): 12
Difficulty: Exceptional
A: Yes
Q: Can he track down the exact location?
Tracking roll (Above Average): 61
Difficulty: Above Average (I lower the rank due to his previous performance)
A: No
Q: Does Wade's party find anything in the alleys?
Odds: Very Unlikely
Roll: 76
A: No
Q: From Xaver's find, did the thief go further west?
Odds: ?
Roll: 44
A: Yes
Random event: double digits rolled under Chaos Level
Roll: 72 = PC Positive
Q: Is this a new lead?
Odds: ?
Roll: 13
A: Yes
Rolls: 13, 95
A: Decrease of Nature
The thief didn't go toward Nature's direction (= outside town)

Since you seem confident about your plan and it's elaborate enough, there are no objections.
Ansgar examines your device with fascination, but he can't make any sense out of it.
Nothing of interest happens in the alleyways. You cross path with a few thugs, but they leave you alone.
Xaver's party, however, finds a lead. He finds dust and ash on the floor from the debris, perhaps because the sorcerer brushed it off, that indicates that he didn't walk toward the western gate of the city but made a turn north. From there, he lost his track.

Rolled 99, 10, 45, 76, 7, 88, 93, 51, 94, 100, 44, 71, 70, 99, 50, 49, 20, 43, 28, 85 = 1222 (20d100)

>>3903955
>I ask Acelina to put her rogue skills to use and narrow down who in the northwestern region of the town would have both the motivation and sorcerous might to perpetrate the heist. She should then conceal her badge and ask around, implying that she's in the market for any blade with a powerful enchantment while Xaver trails her from the distance, ready to leap into action if her attempt goes awry
>Xaver has done well and eased the challenge of navigation considerably. For that, he's earned my thanks. I appreciate Ansgar's earnest attempt to unravel the mysteries of the divination tool, but it's clear to me that my sorcery is necessary to complete this quest
>I ask Ansgar to watch over me while I enter a state of deep meditation and struggle to reverse the tracking spell set on me. Should I fail, I attempt to puzzle out how the divination tool functions but if unsuccessful, cast a spell to try to improve my perception and do what I can to track the thieves
>I'm not comfortable or experienced with even small cities, so I'm not confident in my chances but have no other recourse

Rolled 40, 67, 71, 92, 88, 48, 60, 80, 89, 65, 49, 31, 25, 41, 23, 95, 60, 61, 76, 66 = 1227 (20d100)

Huh, well that was anticlimactic, I thought they were two different sections of the same store. Looking back now, I realize I got that impression due to how my last shopping trip to those stores went. It was all treated like a one stop shop without having to physically go to each one. Anyways

>>3903954
I go around to the back of the weapons and armor shop in order to pick the lock on the back door. I assume this entrance would lead to a storage room of sorts. Upon entering, things proceed just like they did in the weapon shop segment of my last post

>>3904095
I won’t bother with the supply shop, all the things I needed from their were cheap and I plan on once again doing some legitimate shopping tomorrow afternoon

>>3904020

Q: Can Acelina use her skills to find a likely perpetretor?
Odds: irrelevant
Roll: 99
A: Critical No
This type of criminal is not welcome in Aermagh
Q: Can Wade cast an anti-divination spell?
Will power (roll): Average (more or less same rank as the fire spell)
Roll: 10
A: Critical Yes
Q: Does it reverse the tracking spells?
Odds: ? (why not, seems those divination spells get mirror'd)
Roll: 45
A: Yes
Q: Does Aermagh have a sorcerers' guild?
Odds: ?
Roll: 76
A: No
Q: Describe the vision?
Rolls: 7, 88
A: Violate of Illusions
Wade sees through the protective illusions of the thief
Rolls: 93, 51
A: Proceedings of Jealousy
Hired by a rival blacksmith
Q: A physical description?
Rolls: 94, 100
A: Dispute of Information
The vision can't focus well enough
Q: Does the sorcerer plot a counter-attack?
Odds: Somewhat Likely (he better)
Roll: 44
A: Yes
Random event: double digits rolled under chaos
Event roll: 71 (PC Positive)
Rolls: 70, 99
Extravagance of Anger
Due to his anger, the attack is sloppy
Q: Does he have a Guild Badge?
Odds: ?
Roll: 50
A: Yes
Q: How does gold badge sound?
Odds: ?
Roll: 49
A: OK

Your meditation is surprisingly successful. Protective spells are very well within your grasp. Not only that, but as an unexpected effect, you are able to see inside of your meditative visualization the person who was previous watching you. It turns out that divination is a subtle and hazardous game where the predator can turn prey at any moment. The thief had set protective illusory spells around him in case you would try to cast divination spells on him again, but you can see through them. You can't quite see the details of his face or his location, however you can sense his intentions very strongly. He's been hired by a rival blacksmith; a possibility that you had contemplated in your initial interview of the victim.
A dozen minutes later, the black-robed sorcerer appears in front of you in one of the alleys, the gold badge of the Adventurer's Guild pinned on his chest. He doesn't attack you immediately, but taunts you for only being a bronze-grade adventurer.
Asgar is with you; Acelina and Xaver are on their own mission.

>>3904095
>>3904098

Q: Is there a backdoor?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 40
A: Yes
Q: Is this a solid lock?
Odds: ?
Roll: 67
A: Yes
Q: Can Terry pick the back door lock?
Pick Lock (Minuscule + 1 RS for the tools = Weak) = 71
Difficulty: Average (previous question)
A: No
Q: Does he get spotted?
Odds: No Way (backdoor)
Roll: 92
A: Critical No
Q: Is it trapped?
Odds: ? (could be, sells magical weapons)
Roll: 88
A: Critical No
Q: Does the lock break?
Odds: ?
Roll: 48
A: No

It's much easier to play with the lock now that you have the proper tools. However, this backdoor lock seems outside of your abilities to pick. It's not easy to get a good feel of the resistance of the pins inside of the lock, and they keep resetting each time you disable one or two.

Rolled 67, 44, 13, 24, 26, 66, 74, 1, 11, 29, 49, 14, 41, 5, 60, 47, 52, 32, 35, 75 = 765 (20d100)

>>3904203
I attempt once again. I’m in a secluded part of town and for some reason the capital hasn’t established any sort of nightwatch here. I don’t want to be here all night but as long as I’m alone I can keep making attempts. I should have at least a few hours alone to play around with this lock, possibly even gaining some insight into the basics of lockpicking

Rolled 35, 76, 98, 91, 25, 57, 62, 23, 86, 96, 39, 57, 73, 41, 43, 62, 24, 64, 55, 92 = 1199 (20d100)

>>3904202
"I must admit, you're a brazen sorcerer more skilled than I by a score of quests and were it not for that momentary slip, you no-doubt have gotten away with it. T'was a cunning plan, foiled only by the emergence of a peer, however pedestrian in power. Ansgar-"
>I wave my hand, hoping my technologist ally is cunning enough to pick up on subtle code
"This magnificent smug son of a bastard here threw a fireball strong enough to detonate half a ton of solid stone. Your armour won't avail you and while I cherish your companionship, I don't want you to get killed if and when this incident gets hot. Go back to the "inn," and let "Wyatt" and "Hambone" know what happened. If I'm still alive in an hour's time I'll meet you there. Go!"
>when he leaves, I pull out the divination tool with a piercing gaze
"Recognize this? Left at the scene of the crime and what a shame it was. Were it not for this immaculate piece of machinery I would've been at my wit's end, but I know I when I'm overmatched and you seem a reasonable man. The tables have turned, you're holding all the chips, and I'm willing to bargain."
>I grimace and my voice takes on a regretful tone, as if I'm doing something extremely unsavoury
"What say I swear by Advona's maidenhood to leave your identity untold and call this quest a failure in exchange for my own coward's hide? Even if you're threefold my superior, sorcery is a fickle thing and your victory here is far from sure."
>whether or not he accepts, while he's contemplating I toss him back the divination tool
"Here, have your-"
>then unleash a bolt of lightning followed with a gust of wind to throw him off his feet
"REEEEEEEE!"
>immediately after, I dive to the side and replicate my earlier alleyway grease summoning beneath his feet

>>3904215

Q: Does anyone catch Terry while he's picking the lock?
Odds: Very Likely (there's always someone in town)
Roll: 67
A: No
Q: Can Terry learn to pick the lock?
Pick Lock (Minuscule + 1 RS for the tools + 1 RS for investing a lot of time = Low): 44
Difficulty: Average (unchanged difficulty)
A: No
Q: Does he gain insight into the basics of lockpicking?
Odds: ?
Roll: 13
A: Yes
Q: Does he eventually jam the lock?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 24
A: Yes

The back alley is very quiet and no one disturbs in your work. The blue light of the street light is weak here, but you don't need much light for this type of work. From this experience, you learn that it's easier to disable the least sensitive pins of the lock first, and leave the more difficult ones for the end. That way, you have less pins in your path. You do make some progress but you would need much more practice to disable a professional lock of this strength. Eventually, you jam the lock and can't practice anymore. With this new knowledge, disabling a weak lock such as the ones on the doors of the inn doesn't seem impossible anymore.

>>3904245

Q: Does Ansgar flee?
Odds: 50/50 (I would say, half of people are loyal, the other half aren't)
Roll: 35
A: Yes
Q: Does the sorcerer have protection buffs?
Odds: Unlikely (from previous post, NPC positive, the attack is sloppy)
Roll: 76
A: No
Q: Does the lightning bolt spell work?
Willpower roll (Average): 98
Difficulty: Average -1 RS for having it prepared = Below Average
A: Critical No
Q: Does Wade fry himself?
Odds: 50/50 (divination spells have opposite effects, why not)
Roll: 91
A: Critical No
Wade doesn't damage himself
Q: Describe the spell effects
Rolls: 25, 57
A: Dominate of Tactics
Electricity is released in the entire area: both Wade and the wizard are shocked are mentally numbed (dominated)
Q: Does Wade recover first?
Toughness roll (Average): 62
Difficulty: Average
A: No
Q: What spell does the enemy counter attack with?
Rolls: 23, 86
A: Judge of Hope
He XXX
Q: Does Wade XXX?
Odds: ?
Roll: 96
A: Critical No
Not for this fight
Q: Can Wade sense what type of spell the sorcerer casted?
Intuition roll (Average): 39
Difficulty: ?
A: Yes

He answers:
"Fool! My sorcery is nothing fickle, I'm not a mere apprentice who doesn't know the limits of his magic!"
When you throw the device, he instinctively catches it. Follows your surprise attack.
Despite your preparations, your spells doesn't work as expected. You create a square-shaped static electricity field that shocks and numbs both you and your opponent. It's not something that an armor can protect against. Due to your cursed toughness, you can't recover fast enough; the other sorcerer has a better constitution. He grins and utters words of power in a language that you've never heard before. You can't tell exactly what the effects of this spell are, but you can sense that he has casted a protective spell on himself.

Rolled 28, 11, 26, 42, 93, 14, 86, 59, 46, 34, 19, 60, 31, 98, 90, 74, 84, 30, 88, 34 = 1047 (20d100)

>>3904420
Can I get a description of both the door and the lock. To do this all I’ll need is a simple observation. I’m specifically looking for things such as the thickness of the door, what specific lock is placed on it, and weather the door opens inwards or outwards

Rolled 88, 2, 96, 28, 60, 95, 91, 6, 19, 19, 29, 9, 1, 95, 57, 70, 2, 33, 6, 95 = 901 (20d100)

>>3904424
"Tenfold condemnations onto thee, thou honourless cad and craven coward."
>I widen my stance and draw my knife, flicking it back and forth in my hand, hissing insult after insult
"Slattern's son, father of lies, and heir to dust... The darkness before the dawn sees what you have done, and in time, you shall come to answer for your deeds."
>I assume he's cast a counterspell and retaliate by flinging my knife to slit his throat with a telekinetic boost
>at the same time, I try to shroud the air surrounding my opponent in darkness and strangle him with solid tendrils
>this is a distraction in the seconds before I attempt the grease spell

>>3904450

Q: Is this a thick door?
Odds: ?
Roll: 28
A: No
Q: Is this a pin tumbler lock?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 11
A: Yes
Random Event: double digits rolled under Chaos Level
Roll: 26, NPC Action
Q: Does the door open inward?
Odds: Very Likely (most doors do)
Roll: 42
A: Yes

It's an oaken door, not too thick, that opens inward. The lock is a standard steel pin tumbler lock with an irregular prism shape.
As you are making your final observations of the situation, you perceive someone walking in the back alley where you're at. You can't quite distinguish their silhouette yet.

>>3904457

Q: Is it faster to sling a knife than to visualize a spell?
Odds: Near Sure Thing
Roll: 88
A: Yes
Q: Can Wade cast 3 spells at the same time? (telekinesis + darkness + tendrils)
Willpower roll (Average): 2
Difficulty (Average + 4 RS) = Incredible (+2 RS for each spell, for the amount of visualization)
A: Yes
Q: Does the knife hit?
Dexterity roll (Above Average + 1 RS from telekinesis = High): 96
Difficulty: irrelevant
A: Critical No
Can't even hit the target
Q: Can the sorcerer avoid the tendrils?
Agility roll (Average + 1 RS from protection spell - 1 RS from darkness): 28
Difficulty: Above Average (doesn't sound easy to avoid)
A: Yes
Q: Does the other sorcerer have average Willpower?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 60
A: No
Q: Is Wade's next visualization the fastest?
Willpower roll (Average): 95
Difficulty: Above Average (opposed willpower)
A: Critical No
Q: What spell does the enemy cast?
Rolls: 91, 6
Pursue of Reality
An anti-magic field
Q: Does it work?
Willpower roll (Above Average): 19
Difficulty: Above Average (higher grade magic) + 1 RS from darkness = High
A: Yes

"The craven coward is you, who has treacherously attacked me with electricity while we were talking."
Your bold idea of casting three spells at once works, you manage to visualize this scene of utter chaos. That's good magic, however, your knife fails to even hit the target, due to your enemy's own telekinetic powers. What is a new idea to you, is a concept he's been experiencing with for years. Likewise, he jumps out of your tendrils with the agility of a cat. There's only the darkness that he can't get out of.
"Now, it's time for you to learn what real magic is from your master, apprentice!"
Out of the darkness, he casts an anti-magic field on you. You feel unable to visualize the grease spell. Even Kek's smug face is impossible to visualize.
"I think you've failed your graduation!"
He cackles ominously.

Rolled 17, 3, 75, 74, 48, 33, 63, 72, 29, 55, 73, 74, 56, 13, 35, 23, 6, 88, 21, 23 = 881 (20d100)

>>3904604
Using sleight of hand I ready my bombs while keeping up the appearance that I’m paying this arrival little to no mind. More likely than not he isn’t as well equipped as I am. If he wants to cause trouble it’s better that I let him show his hand before I flip the table

Rolled 26, 59, 39, 78, 34, 84, 37, 2, 87, 82, 23, 41, 56, 30, 13, 29, 11, 97, 90, 78 = 996 (20d100)

>>3904607
"I never claimed otherwise. You're a skilled opponent, one fourfold and again worthy to face me, but you see, I am no mere sorcerer, but an occultist as learned as any priestly sage. You stand in the shadow, surrounded by darkness and thinking yourself untouchable, but in truth, only doom neverending awaits."
>I spread my open palms and begin chanting latin, in the hopes that the bluff throws him off long enough for me to meditate and fracturing my monolithic will, force the anti-magic field to dissipate
"KEK, SCIO TE NON AUDIRE ME IN HOC TEMPORE, SED EGO DERELINQUAS ME IN BONA PARS A ALEX, ET ESSET VALDE AGNOSCO ALIQUOD AUXILIUM TIBI DARE POSSIT!"
>the invocation of Kek is a distraction, I have zero confidence it will amount to anything actually happening
>if the attempt fails to drive away the antimagic, I go berserk, dive through the nearest window or out of the alleyway, and sprint until I'm clear

>>3904637

Q: Does the sleight of hand work?
Sleight of Hand roll (Above Average): 17
Difficulty: Weak
A: Yes
Q: Does the person confront him?
Odds: ?
Roll: 3
A: Critical Yes
Q: Who is it?
Rolls: 75, 74
A: Refuse of Liberty
A town guard

A lone town guard, wearing full armor, approaches. He confronts you, asking you what you're doing in the alley. It seems that the city has a night watch, after all. It was just not active enough for you to spot it during your previous reconnaissance mission.

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>>3904660

Q: Does the bluff throw him off?
Odds: 50/50. I'd say no, but this sorcerer takes the time to speak while casting spells...
Roll: 26
A: Yes
Q: Can Wade break the anti-magic field?
Willpower roll (Average): 59
Difficulty: Above Average (that was the difficulty to cast it)
A: No
Q: Is Kek successfully invoked?
Odds: No Way
Roll: 39
A: No
Q: Is there any window in this alley?
Odds: ?
Roll: 78
A: No
Q: Does the enemy cast another spell?
Odds: Likely
Roll: 34
A: Yes
Q: How about some tendrils?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 84
A: No
He wants to show off his power
Q: Let's summon a demon
Willpower roll (Above Average): 37
Difficulty: High
A: Success
Q: Can the demon run as fast as Wade?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 2
A: Critical Yes
He's faster
Let's roll for the demon on this list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_legendary_creatures_from_Japan
Roll: 8782 mod 367 = 341
A: Yadokai 夜道怪

Your Latin invocation helps you to gain time, but you can't force the anti-magic field to dissipate. At the same time, your rival is making a more powerful invocation.
"YOKAI! YOKAI NO TOSAKU SHITA SEIREI O YOBIMASU."
There are no windows in the alleyway, so you're sprinting to escape.
"Ah! A yadokai. How appropriate."
Behind you, a human-sized demon called yadokai is running after you. It's dressed like a beggar monk; its face looks like a deformed Yoda.
"Catch this foul-tongued coward for me, demon!"
The demon is obviously trained in martial arts. Its movement are very fast; it's quickly catching up with you.

Rolled 73, 9, 92, 17, 98, 35, 32, 11, 45, 28, 70, 9, 6, 35, 63, 74, 74, 54, 72, 66 = 963 (20d100)

>>3904748
I tell him that I am a defender from the shadows and that I live to strike fear into those that wish to do harm and degrade the souls of mankind

Rolled 15, 78, 12, 52, 16, 75, 93, 56, 23, 14, 87, 71, 90, 92, 63, 21, 61, 23, 68, 86 = 1096 (20d100)

>>3904750
>ohshitohfuckohshitohfuckohshitohfuckohshitohfuckohshitohfuckohshitohfuckohshitohfuckohshitohfuckohshitohfuckohshitohfuck
>let me think, no sorcery, no knife, pain tolerance is gone, no salt, no sigil, no ward, no crucifix, assuming any of that would remotely work on a Japanese yakoi
>I'm clumsy, out-of-shape, have zero combat skills that don't relate to handling a rifle or snapping and tanking hits until I can get in a cheap shot, and this is a lightning fast master of martial arts straight from the pits of jigoku
>I can't hope to outrun him and can't hope to outfight him, I'll have to outsmart him and hope against hope that I manage a measure of luck
>grind my teeth and attempt to go berserk, for as little good as it will do me against a supernaturally empowered, physically superior, exponentially more experienced foe backed by a master sorcerer wielding a sword with a powerful flame enchantment
"RAAAAAAGH"
>I spin and swing a telegraphed roundhouse, leaving myself wide open for a two-handed grab and shoulder toss, but in the moment he grabs me, retaliate with a headbutt of the steel kettle helm and bite down wherever I can
>If possible, I try to leg sweep my opponent and roll onto my feet
>hope against hope against hope that Xaver and Acelina arrive in time to keep my conniving brain inside of its thick case

>>3904806
At least I'm not dealing with a Yamoko and it's not attempting to kill me outright. This has been a blast over these last few days. Don't speak Japanese and what little I know about its folklore's from anime and binge researching edgy niche wikis.

I couldn't post in the afternoon.

>>3904773

Q: Is the guard pleased with this answer?
Charisma roll (Below Average): 73
Difficulty: Incredible
A: No
Q: Does he want to arrest him?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 9
A: Yes

The guard answers: "What? Show me your face." Then, he puts a firm hand on your shoulder.
At the mention of the word "shadows", you feel that the shadows surrounding you are whispering to you and calling you to them. That you are "from the shadows" is a correct statement.

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>>3904806
>>3904819


Q: Has he stepped outside of the antimagic field?
Odds: Near Sure Thing (he sprinted)
Roll: 15
A: Yes
Q: How does the "berserk" strength work. How about a bonus to toughness?
Odds: 50/50
Roll: 78
A: No
+1 RS to Strength
Q: Does the monk grab Wade?
Odds: Very Unlikely (I wouldn't do it)
Roll: 12
A: Yes
Q: Can Wade headbutt or bite the monk?
Reflex roll (Low): 52
Difficulty: Above Average (opposed reflex)
A: No
Q: Can the monk knee Wade?
Martial Arts roll (Above Average): 16
Difficult: Minuscule 2 (Wade's estimated Martial Arts rank)
A: Critical Yes
It hurts
Q: Is Wade damaged?
Knee damage: Strength +2 RS
Wade's Toughness = Average +2 RS for the brigantine
Roll: 75
A: FAIL
Q: Does the monk succeed in throwing him on the floor?
Martial Arts roll (Above Average): 93
Difficulty: Minuscule 2
A: Yes

The deformed yokai sees the opening and grab you, however your headbutt fails. As a monk, he's trained to avoid that kind of attack and blocks your head with his hand, grabs you behind the neck and pulls you toward him. His hold is perfectly tight and you have no room to move your head. The stench of his breath and his sweat invade your nostrils; it's absolutely disgusting. His next attack is a series of frenetic knees to your stomach. You're only a hapless victim. However, your brigantine armor absorbs most of the damage, and you are only stunned by the attack. He hits you a dozen time before pushing you on the floor.
The vague image of a frog face appears in your confused mind, indicating that your visual mode of thinking has been restored.

Rolled 81, 95, 55, 59, 9, 29, 44, 12, 91, 92, 98, 46, 22, 10, 31, 88, 79, 91, 26, 32 = 1090 (20d100)

>>3905846
If he makes any sudden movements to oppose me further I’ll blind him with the bombs and stick my two knives through his eyes. If he does not, I will feed him a story in order to aid my break in. Utilizing both my psychology and tactics skills, I surmise that any guard who would go out of his way to patrol the backs of stores is either paranoid, or desperate for action and I will use this to my advantage.

I will explain that I’m here to stop a nefarious plot being carried out by a band of Derro mercenaries. I tell him that under this very store the mercebaries are moving tons of explosive into the capital in order to launch an attack against the city. Their plan will involve using the explosives to disrupt tomorrow’s parade in order to distract the main forces of the capital. Once the guards have been mobilized away from the walls, a separate force will launch an attack against the city gates and an invasion will follow.

(I’ll be utilizing psychology, and tactics to persuade him. My strength, moot will make it less likely for him to deem me as a threat and deter him from take further action against me)