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>>4099633
“Eheh, so again, sorry to keep you waiting!” the Angel tells you all. “Man, looking it over, you’ve got quite a group here, buddy.” He starts walking around all of you, looking over each of you individually. “Hmm… someone from pretty close to the sea.” he comments as he observes Lynna. “Bit of Magical potential there, neat.”

Lynna gives a polite curtsy to him. “Yes sir. How could you tell?”

“You got that kinda vibe to you. Anyway, might have something that can work for you.” the Angel replies. “Oh hey, you’ve got a lot of potential there, kid!” he comments to Horon. “Hylian, kinda looks like our old pal. Aww, did you bring this kid up here because you missed ‘em?” the Angel asks the Knight. The taller figure crosses his arms and grunts at him. “Just a joke, jeeze.”

“If uh, you’re talking about the Hero, then well, I’m his cousin.” Horon informs the Angel.

The boyish features on him light up. “Woah! No way! What a coincidence!” The Knight grunts again. “Okay, okay, jeeze. But yeah, strong magics there.” Next he moves to Aveli. “Gerudo, huh? You look pretty tough for someone so young. Not sensing as much Magic from you, but dang you could be quite the powerhouse.”

“Am training to be an Iron Knuckle.” Aveli responds.

“Oooooh, nice, nice. Heh, first one I’ve ever met. I’m sure we’ve got some things that’ll work well for you.” He gives her a double thumb’s up, then moves on to Sheik. He gets a bit quieter, raising an eyebrow. “You’re… curious.”

“I am Sheikah.” she tells the Angel quickly.

He gives her a suspicious look, but shrugs. “All right, if you say so. Definitely some things we can help you with.” And finally, the Angel moves back to you. As you’re looked over… you feel a warmth on your hand. He blinks, then gasps in surprise. “Wait… wwwwaaaaaaiiit a second, are you…?”

>A. You may call me Termina, sir Angel
>B. I am Princess Zelda Hyrule, and time is of the essence. The Kingdom is in danger
>C. Can you tell me who you are, sir Angel? And who your friend is?
>D. Something else?

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>>4099634
>D. Who are you? Throughout the many Legends, never once has it been recorded that there were Angels.
>Secretly think he's a charade sent by Ganon to get us to undo the puzzles in a scared place.

>>4099634
>D. Yes, and I trust you will not speak of it.
>C. Can you tell me who you are, sir Angel? And who your friend is?

>>4099634
Support >>4099639

>>4099638
*sacred place.

>>4099634
Banned at work poster (a different one) votes to support >>4099639 but also add >A

>>4099639
Support.

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>>4099664
Been a lot of that going around huh? All right.

>>4099634
You quickly give a nod. “Yes, I am who you think I am. And I trust you not to speak it so openly.”

He bows. “As you wish.”

“In return though, may I ask who you are? And who your friend might be?” you question.

https://youtu.be/Cvwpxvndamg

“Oh! Eheh, whoops, sorry, got a little carried away there didn’t I?” He rubs the back of his head apologetically. “Well! You may call me Piteraq, an Angel in service to the Goddesses, and keeper of these Trial Grounds, the Great Sky Temple!” His wings spread dramatically as he announces his title. The Angel then floats up slightly using his wings and pats the Knight on his pauldron. “And my buddy here is the last warrior of the Wind Tribe, Samiel.”

Most of your associates give him puzzled looks. Aveli even comments under her breath to Horon, “Do you have any idea what a ‘Wind Tribe’ is?”

He shrugs. “Not a clue but it sounds important.”

The Knight grumbles as he overhears them. Sheik though is surprised. “I… have only heard stories of the Wind Tribe passed down by the Sheikah. A people pure of heart that were able to walk on the clouds, leaving the surface world behind long ago to live in peace among the heavens, closer to the Goddesses.”

The Angel seems relieved. “Hey, good good, that’ll save me some time. I get all chattery when I gotta talk history.”

>A. And what purpose do these trial grounds serve? I saw murals depicting the previous Hero
>B. Why would the Wind Tribe have a warrior going around on the surface hunting monsters?
>C. Can you tell me why the Knight refuses to speak? Understanding us clearly isn’t a problem, responding seems to be though
>D. Do not delay, explain why you’ve come to the Great Sky Temple, Hyrule is still in danger
>E. Something else?

>>4099745
>D. Ooh, I lurv history! Let's walk, and talk!
>A. And what purpose do these trial grounds serve? I saw murals depicting the previous Hero
>B. Why would the Wind Tribe have a warrior going around on the surface hunting monsters?
>C. Can you tell me why the Knight refuses to speak? Understanding us clearly isn’t a problem, responding seems to be though

>>4099745
>>4099755
Dang it, first one is an E.

>>4099745
>A & D.

>>4099745
>A & D.

>>4099745
>D first, and if that doesn't lead to immediate action, >A.

>>4099745
>A.
>D.
>E. Do you know anything about magic swords or magic masks?

>>4099812
I'll second this write in

>>4099808
Yeah, this is a good way to do it. Walk and talk, but keep focused on the task at hand.

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>>4099745
“Well, Sir Piteraq, we should not delay. Hyrule is in danger, and we believe this Temple has one of the keys we need to save it.” You explain your meeting with the Great Deku Tree and how you knew the Temple was one of the few places that escaped Ganon’s attack during the War, and how you want to understand the kind of protection that the Temple used to stay safe. In addition, you explain, briefly, what trials you have already been through, and the man who seems to be intent on bringing chaos back to the Kingdom.

“Hoo boy… yeah that’s a bit of a doozy.” the Angel responds, rubbing the back of his head. “And this Mask guy is behind all of it?”

“We believe he is involved with an attempt to bring forth the return of Ganon.” Your hand moves to the pommel of your sword. “So these Trial Grounds, what purpose exactly do they pose? We had seen murals of the Hero as we walked through. Might it give us insight into magical blades, or at the very least the masks he seems to use?”

“Eh, I dunno much about masks, but swords and stuff? Definitely. The Trial Grounds help those chosen by the Goddesses to reach their true potential. Kinda. It’s a bit more involved than just that, but… eh, explaining it all would kinda take the point out of it, and sounds like you don’t have much time to delay.” He floats up a bit towards pillar the Knight used to signal him. “What I can say is that this place stayed out of Ganon’s clutches for a very good reason. It’s not like… a barrier or something. It’s also not exactly something to easily replicate.”

“Well, there goes any idea of this being easy.” Aveli comments.

Piteraq places his hand on the pillar and activates it once more, placing his hand on the stone with the four-pointed symbol on it, glowing blue lines jetting from the pillar and around the room. “You see, this place is home to the Thunderbird, a powerful being that even the likes of Ganon can’t defeat. Only those truly chosen by the Goddesses, like the Hero, can complete the trials set forth by it.”

“So could we convince this Thunderbird to swoop down and beat Ganon for us?” Horon questions.

“Nope. Not how it works. Down on the surface? It’d only have a limited use of its powers, no longer as connected to the Goddesses as it is up here.” The lines converge around a stone door on the other side of the room, much like the one that you entered through. “But those that pass its trials can be granted tremendous boons, as proof they truly are chosen by the Goddesses.” He walks towards the door, with it opening up. “If you guys feel ready, Samiel can show you the way.”

>A. We are ready, right everyone? Let us complete these trials and save Hyrule!
>B. Before we start, I have to ask, did the previous Hero complete these trials himself?
>C. I must ask… why is Samiel silent? He can clearly understand us, but refuses to speak back
>D. Something else?

>>4099923
>B.
How did he carry all these swords!?
>C.
>D. Look at this guy with the mask of truth. If he doesn't know anything about it, maybe we'll see something he missed.

>>4099923
>B.
>A.

>>4099923
This >>4099936

>>4099923
>A.
>C.

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>>4099923
“Before we start, I have a couple questions, Sir Piteraq. Would you mind?” you ask.

“Aww not at all!” he responds cheerfully as you all approach.

You nod. “First question then. Did the Hero complete these trials himself?”

He looks to the Golden Knight. “Kinda. My buddy here participated as well, but the pair worked to complete the trials together. Like you’re about to do! Teamwork exercise.”

You turn your attention to the Knight as well. “That leads me to my next question then. Samiel can clearly understand us and respond in a manner… but is otherwise silent. Why is this?”

The Knight turns his head to you and seems to be looking down his nose at you, not exactly appreciating your question. Piteraq seems surprised by the question. “Well… noooot exactly the proudest moment of our-” The Knight grunts at him. “Okay, okay. Sheesh. Long story short, my pal here’s been cursed. Voice sealed away, has been for years now.”

Sheik looks to him apologetically. “I am sorry to hear that, Sir Knight. We will not pry further if this is a sore topic for you.”

Horon likewise gives an apologetic look, rubbing the back of his neck. “Didn’t realize…”

He waves dismissively, then motions for you all to follow. You look back to everyone. “Then we are all ready, right everyone? Let us complete these trials and save Hyrule!”

“Yeah!”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH3GmfBbKJw

You march forward, through the door and into the Temple proper. The Knight leading the way, you enter into a wide, open area. Large temple structures scattered around floating islands, connected by “bridges” made of either stone or clouds. You notice some curious structures flying around as well, machines of some sort. Even a few in the distance that look to be patrolling the area.

You end up in a large amphitheatre of some sort, with a structure in the back that seems to lead up a level, but it is one guarded by door with a barrier over it like the previous ones. As you start to move forward, though, a group of strange, square blocks move in from behind the pillars of the amphitheater, swarming around you. Each one seems to have some kind of engraved pattern on it, on a reflective surface. The Knight draws his sword. Looks like you’re in for a fight!

>A. Attack! Sword strike!
>B. Bombs away!
>C. Crossbow!
>D. Din’s Fire!
>E. Shield up, let the Knight do his thing!
>F. Freeze ‘em in place!
>G. Something else?

>>4100133
>G. DEKU NUT!

>>4100133
>A.
>G. Move with the Knight. Maybe we can learn from Sam.

>>4100133
>F.
>G. Rearrange them to make a picture, obviously.

>>4100133
Supporting >>4100160

Also blocked player votes A.

>>4100133
Exen posts A.

>>4100168
>>4100169
Same player, yes?

>>4100175
Exen is a real person I didn't make up.

>>4100175
Yup.

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Rolled 9, 4, 8 = 21 (3d10)

>>4100178
>>4100180
All righty. Roll me 3d10, best of three! DC is 5 for all!

Rolled 4, 9, 10 = 23 (3d10)

>>4100187

Rolled 1, 3, 4 = 8 (3d10)

>>4100187
Exen rolls a 3d10.

Rolled 8, 6, 6 = 20 (3d10)

>>4100187

Rolled 9, 5, 10 = 24 (3d10)

>>4100189
>>4100190
>>4100192
Passed all!

Rolled 8, 7, 2 = 17 (3d10)

>>4100194
And writing after this one...

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>>4100133
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmiEZY9wldE

You draw your own blades, standing beside the Knight. You give him a nod, though he keeps focus on the foes surrounding you all. Aveli, Horon, and Sheik all ready themselves as well, Lynna keeping in the middle of you all, ready to help if need be. You and Samiel move forward, but as you do one of the blocks backs up a bit… and reflects some sunlight into your eyes. You flinch, and using the moment of distraction, one of them using this moment to rush you and knock you down!

[Hearts: 9.5/11]

“T!” Aveli yells out.

But right as you’re knocked down, you mange to slash along one of the patterns on the block, damaging it and causing it to float slowly back. You force yourself back up and finish it with a fierce secondary slash along the damage you already did to it. The Knight looks to you, seemingly trying to ask if you’re okay, and once it’s clear you are, he slashes at another block’s pattern, felling it instantly.

So that’s definitely the key! “Everyone, along the largest lines on these blocks!” you order out.

“Got it, T!” Aveli yells back, swinging her blade at the nearest block and snapping it in twain instantly, Horon and Sheik following suit and taking out a pair on their own. As the one that tried to blind you attempts it again, you close the distance and use both swords to slash and take it down. You turn back to the Samiel and smile… and notice he’s brought down five on his own already, with the last falling almost instantly to his blade.

As you all regroup though, you and Lynna both notice something, that she speaks up about. “They’re not disappearing.”

“Pardon?” Horon pipes in.

“Usually the remains of monsters vanish when they’re defeated…” Her finger taps her lips.

“Perhaps because they are not monsters.” you speculate, looking to the Knight. He seems to give a quick nod. Meanwhile Lynna continues to look over the blocks, a look on her face like she has an idea.

>A. Ask Lynna what she’s thinking
>B. Better keep moving, the trials are only beginning
>C. Check over the blocks yourself, see if there’s something to them
>D. Something else?

>>4100323
>>A. Ask Lynna what she’s thinking

>>4100323
>A.

And blocked poster votes A too

>>4100323
>A.
>C.

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>>4100323
“What are you thinking, Lynna?” you ask her.

“The shapes these blocks made when all of you cut them are… curious. They’re irregular, but they all seem to have some consistency to them.” She mentions. “Maybe if…” She then starts to move closer to one, then pushes it slightly into another block. There’s a soft click between then… and the reflective surfaces begin to glow slightly. Lynna smiles.

Samiel tilts his head at her, curious. The rest of your allies all start to look over the pieces, noticing what she’s talking about. Hmm…

>A. Help her out, start pushing the blocks around with her!
>B. There might be a certain pattern to the block pieces, maybe a mural somewhere nearby
>C. Curious, but we probably shouldn’t be distracted by this, let’s head forward
>D. Something else?

>>4100466
>B. There might be a certain pattern to the block pieces, maybe a mural somewhere nearby

>>4100466
>B.

>>4100466
Exen seconds B.

>>4100466
Called it.
>B.
>A.

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Rolled 2, 2, 3 = 7 (3d10)

All righty! Roll me 1d10, best of three! DC is 5!

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>4100526

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>4100526

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>4100526

Rolled 7, 10, 3 = 20 (3d10)

>>4100532
>>4100533
>>4100537
Passed! Nice job!

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>>4100466
Think about this, Zelda. There may be a mural nearby, somewhere. Glancing at the reflective surface again, you look carefully over it. There’s… a slight translucent quality to it, as if it were some form of stained glass over- …Idea. “There may be a pattern to them, Lynna, I shall search for one.”

“Okay, I’ll try to match what ones I can!” she replies, pushing another one closer together. You start searching for some kind of pattern in the area, trying to see if there’s something, anything, that could hint as to what it should look like. The Knight seems to follow you a bit.

“Might you know anything about this little puzzle?” you ask. He places his hands on his hips, looks around, and… then gives a shrug to you. Your eyes narrow. “Are you actually trying?” A little offended by the question, he gives your forehead a flick. “H-hey! Don’t do that!”

Samiel gestures to the blocks Lynna is moving around with one hand, then to the door with his sword. You’re… not entirely sure what he’s trying to imply there. And so he repeats the gesture. Sheik walks over and asks, “Is this puzzle necessary to open the door?” He shakes his head. “Hmm… is there something beyond the door related to it?” He gives her a pat on the head.

You move towards the door. Still the same circular stone it was before… wait. “Sir Knight, can you raise me higher?” You ask of him.

“Ooh, trying to get a better look? A good toss in the air might help!” Aveli recommends.

Samiel contemplates that. You frown at him. “Please do not.” He agrees to help you up, and standing on his shoulders you just barely see a staircase that seems to lead up to another level… but there’s also a lower one, not connected by anything.

At the moment.

Ahaaa! You turn your head around a little quickly… and spot something curious around the amphitheater’s arches. It’s not as noticeable standing still… but there’s something there. You turn your head again quickly and catch glimpse of bits of reflected glass around it. One more try, and you notice the pattern they make. And right as Samiel seems to think you’ve lost your marbles. Lynna manages to make a circular pattern from some of the blocks, but many more still remain.

(cont.)

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>>4100650
“Try to make a Lightning bolt with them.” you recommend.

“A… lightning bolt?” Horon asks skeptically.

“Aha! Yes, that matches perfectly!” Lynna calls out cheerfully, pushing a few more blocks into place.

Once set down, Horon blinks at you. “How do you know that?”

“The pillars have bits of glass that reflect light in a certain direction.” You point out to him. “If you move your head quickly enough, you can see the pattern they’re supposed to make with them.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrUIKwm31kw

“Got it!” Lynna calls out in a near sing-song tone of triumph. A lightning bolt shape in a circle. And… all the blocks begin to glow, then sink into the ground. There’s a loud thud from behind the door.

You head over and give her an appreciative high five. Horon still seems a little confused, and even the Knight isn’t sure how you got it. Confidently, you add, “There was only a couple things it could have been… and given that we have a ‘Thunderbird’ at the end of these trials, what else could it be?”

Samiel tilts his head up… and seems to give an approving nod, firing a Sword Beam at the door to bring down the barrier. And inside, you see the staircase has actually split! One leading up, one leading down! You’re off to a great start!

>Secret Princess Zelda Quest #43… Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I’ll try to answer them as best I can

All right folks, that’s all for tonight. We’ll continue tomorrow starting ~4:30 pm PST. I’ll be around for a bit for questions and such. Did y’all have fun?

>>4100651
Fun was definitely had. Man, I can't wait to test the patience of the Thunderbird in person!

Thanks for running!

>>4100651
Please, could you try MS painting the puzzle next time?

>>4100651
"Lightning bolt" huh? We gonna get space jump too? But really, fun start, Kato! Thanks for running!

>>4100669
Nah, we don't really need that.

>>4100673
If there's observations to be made I want to be able to observe.

>>4100687
Don't really need it though.

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>>4100654
>>4100670
Glad y'all had fun!

>>4100669
>>4100673
>>4100687
>>4101735
If it's needed, I'll prep something.

Anyway, we are back!

>>4100651
Your group looks over the now twin pair of staircases, one leading up a level, one leading down one, beams of light peaking through the area. Samiel seems ready to head to the top one and continue forward, but you are quiet curious about the newly opened path.

>A. We should head down to the lower area first
>B. I’m going to head to the lower area, does anyone want to come with?
>C. Someone should check the lower path, I’ll stick with Samiel
>D. Something else?

>>4101838
>C. Someone should check the lower path, I’ll stick with Samiel

>>4101838
>A. We should head down to the lower area first
>D. Note that upwards is the most likely the ultimate goal, thus checking the lower while we can is prudent.
We've got experience in this dungeon delving business, being thorough usually pays off.

>>4101838
Check around for pots for hearts or rupees too before we go.

>A.

>>4101838
These
>>4101854
>>4101867

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>>4101838
“We should head through the lower level first.” you comment. Samiel looks back, having taken a step up the ascending staircase already. You can tell he’s giving you a… less appreciative look. So, you explain further, “Our ultimate goal should be above us, given the brief look we had over the Temple’s layout when we… arrived. Ergo, checking the lower level will be prudent. This is not the first temple all of us have been through.” You look over to your allies. “We should check for any resources we can gather. Look through pots, chests, anything that can help us later.”

“Got it, T.” Aveli affirms.

“Yeah, you could definitely use it.” Horon adds in... then quickly adds, “Er, I mean, it’d be good to refill what you can.”

“I understand what you mean, Horon.” you tell the boy and head down the staircase. The level below is a circular room with several small chests scattered around, even five pots to pick from! Score! Though… you get an uneasy feeling as you head in, like you’re being watched by something. Samiel seems to pick up on it as well. You spot something creeping in the shadows. The Knight gives you a nod in the direction the pair of you spot it, apparently asking if you want him to investigate that while you gather up supplies.

>A. Nod in affirmation
>B. Better help him out, just in case
>C. Have everyone check for foes or even traps, there might be more lurking just out of view
>D. Something else?

>>4101999
>A. Nod in affirmation

>>4101999
>A. Nod in affirmation

>>4101999
>A.

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>>4101999
>A. Nod in affirmation

Wallmaster?

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Rolled 10, 18, 5 = 33 (3d20)

Okay! Roll me 4d10, best of three! DC is 4 for the first, no DC for the rest.

Rolled 3, 5, 10 = 18 (3d10)

>>4102046
Awoops, that was supposed to be a d10. Damn autofill.

Rolled 9, 2, 3, 9 = 23 (4d10)

>>4102046

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Rolled 4, 7, 6, 1 = 18 (4d10)

>>4102046

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Rolled 1, 5, 2, 6 = 14 (4d10)

>>4102046

The hell. Didn't we just have a third roll?

>>4102065
There it is!

Rolled 6, 6, 3 = 15 (3d10)

>>4102052
>>4102056
>>4102057
Okay, passed the first one, and nice job for the rest!

>>4102066
Weird. It vanished on me.

Rolled 3, 1, 10 = 14 (3d10)

>>4102067
And writing after this...

>>4102069
Me too, didn't come up until you posted again.

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>>4101999
You give him a nod, taking care to stay out of his way, moving to the chests and pots. You manage to reach one of them… when you notice one of the shadows move close to you. Just barely reacting in time, you fall backward as it leaps from behind a pillar and tries to attack you. And as you do, you get a clear look at it… and it is definitely not what you were expecting. It’s like an octorok, but lacking any eyes… or a face… or anything beyond a vague, almost jellyfish-like appearance, translucent flesh with some structure inside it. It lets out an awful screech as it fails to grab hold of you.

https://youtu.be/WWQmUMpuzV4

The Knight’s blade stabs through it, curiously freezing the jelly-like flesh of the beast as he does. You hear the sound of his breathing grow heavier as time feels like it slows. In a flash, the frozen monster is swung via his sword at yet another that tries to attack, the frost passing over to the second one. The Knight then stabs his blade through both monsters, felling them in their frozen state. He motions for you all to hurry, and your whole group gets to work, opening up the chests and going through the pots.

With him holding off the monsters, you manage to make off with some materials to restore your health, a few Crossbow Bolts, and a nice 23 Rupees.

[Hearts: 11/11]
[Rupees: 110]
[Bolts: 90/90]

Your allies likewise are back to full stock and health, even scoring 29 more Rupees between all of them. And what’s more, you end up with a Piece of Heart from one of the chests, and even Lynna manages to find one as well, though nearly getting attacked by one of the monsters herself in the process. The Knight makes quick work of it as well, a total of five of the jellyfish beasts brought down.

The Knight looks over the vanishing enemies, head lowering… and you notice his fist clench. He moves back and hurries you all back up the staircase.

>A. Hand your Piece of Heart over to Lynna, that’d complete the four for her
>B. Request the Piece of Heart she managed to acquire, leaving the both of you at half a set
>C. Sir Samiel, what WERE those things? You seem to have faced them before… are you okay?
>D. Something else?

>>4102173
>A. Hand your Piece of Heart over to Lynna, that’d complete the four for her
>C. Sir Samiel, what WERE those things? You seem to have faced them before… are you okay?

>>4102173
>A & C.
>D. We will face more of them ahead, I assume? Is Ice the only way to dispatch them?
Try to ask if our Fire or other tricks are effective against them. It's an unusual type of creature for us and we should be wary.

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>>4102173
>>4102176
Supporting.

>>4102173
Support
>>4102176
>>4102186

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>>4102173
>>4102186
Supporting as well!

>>4102193
>Winslow.jpg

>>4102173
>>4102186
Yes.

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>>4102173
You hand Lynna your extra Heart Piece. “Here, it’ll make the complete set for you.”

She seems surprised. “A-are you sure? I mean… I don’t mean to offend, but maybe you’d need it more than I will…”

You give her a nod, explaining, “I am well aware of how dangerous the foes going forward may be, and that is why I feel you need this more. You are a lifeline for all of us.” With a humble smile, Lynna takes the Heart Piece.

[Lynna - Hearts: 5/5]

“Plus none of us, especially Termina, would want to see you hurt.” Aveli comments with a wide, cheeky grin.

You raise an eyebrow at her but don’t make comment beyond it, and instead refocus over to the Knight as you all ascend the staircase. “Yes or no questions, that acceptable?” He nods. Okay. “Sir Samiel, forgive my crassness with this, but what in the Goddesses Names were THOSE things? Forces of Ganon? You seem to have prior experience with them.”

Samiel shakes his head to your question on them being minions of Ganon, sighing softly. Sheik decides to join in. “But nonetheless things as dangerous as the monsters that serve Ganon?” And to that, the Knight nods.

“Am I correct to assume we will face more of them?” Another nod, slower and not happy. Great. Just great. “Is Ice the only way to dispatch them? What of Fire, or some form of Magic?”

At first he starts to nod, at the suggestion of Ice but then stops. He gives you a “so-so” response with his hand. Sheik rubs her chin. “So Ice is most effective, but there are other methods?” That gets another nod.

“Good thing we learned as much as we did up in Snowpeak, huh?” Horon mentions. “That Ice enchantment is gonna save our butts.”

(cont.)

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>>4102400
Samiel gives Horon a nod this time, though seems more surprised by the comment. Lynna’s turn to ask. “Should we expect other monsters like them further in?” He nods, and she gulps. “H-how many?” He holds up a hand flashing four, then five with his fingers. “…Nine?” Samiel shakes his head.

“Forty five, minimum?” Aveli guesses. That’s a nod. “Oh. Oh how fun. Forty five more monsters that take Ice to bring down. Wonderful.” the Gerudo girl sarcastically remarks.

You decide to ask one last question. “Are you okay?” He tilts his head up, apparently a little insulted by the question. “I tend to notice details quite well, Sir Knight. You have history with them, and apparently painful history. I do not mean to question your abilities, but just as we know we can rely on you, I want you to know you can rely on us. Are you okay?”

He stops ahead of you all as he reaches the top of the stairs. After a brief moment and a quick sigh, he gives a nod. You smile and nod back. As the rest of you get up to this level, you see that there are two paths that lead from it, a rocky one going west that has a few clouds floating near it, and even a few smaller floating islands connected by them, and an eastern path leading closer to the rest of the temple.

>A. Let’s head west, might be something related to these monsters appearing
>B. Let’s go east, should stay focused on the task at hand
>C. Sir Samiel, what do you propose?
>D. Something else?

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>>4102403
>C. Sir Samiel, what do you propose?

>>4102403
>C.
>D.
Ask Samuel if he has a way to check for the monsters if nearby. We sensed something off, but maybe he has something better he can rely on.

>>4102403
>>4102443
I'll second that.

>>4102403
>A.
Oh, oh, Elysium.

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>>4102403
“Sir Samiel, what do you propose?” you ask the Knight. “We would like to be thorough with this Temple’s trials, but we are aware of the kind of threat those monsters pose. Your guidance here would be paramount.”

“Given that the monsters seemed to lurking around the shadows, but were only in that lower room, maybe there is a source of them from somewhere.” Sheik speculates. “But would that be deeper in the Temple, or somewhere off the main path?”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH3GmfBbKJw

Samiel looks back at the pair of you, then glances to the west. He gives a nod of his head to move in that direction, and then gives Sheik a pat on the head once more, and you a brief one too. The Sheikah girl briefly moves her hand up to her mouth, trying to hide a smile behind it, but you manage to make note of it. Hmm. In any case, Samiel has you all head along with him. As you walk, you take in some of the scenery… and really start to see how pretty the place is. The bright blue sky above, the scattered clouds below, the soft-colored marble contrasting the greyer rocks, even patches of green and puddles of water around, but the sunlight most of all brings a soft, warm glow that permeates the area, flavoring it with a very, very slight gold tint, especially as it bounces off the clouds.

It’s then when you notice something ominous in the distance. What looks like the silhouette of a small lizard… no, not small. Lizalfos? …Aeralfos. A few of them. “Sir Samiel, do you see them too?” you point out. He gives a nod, and then chuckles. As the reptiles start to fly closer, a flash of light fills the sky that catches you all off-guard. You regain your senses quickly, and see that a blast of lightning has struck monsters, the crack of thunder following as they drop from the sky.

“Wow. Guess Angel face wasn’t kidding about the security system.” Aveli comments with a whistle.

Moving towards the rockier area, you see a few clouds floating through the area, making bridges that connect it between a few smaller floating islands… but the clouds aren’t quite as stationary. A strong wind moves them along. There do seem to be some strange things scurrying around, and statues of some sort trying to… blast them? “Beamos?” Horon asks aloud.

“So it would appear.” Sheik affirms, one of the statues blasting some of the scurrying creatures.

“I suspect the Beamos are native to here, but those aren’t, correct?” you question Samiel, and he nods. “Then there is definitely something wrong with this. Let’s get to the bottom of it!”

>Secret Princess Zelda Quest #43… Paused.
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All right folks, that’s all for tonight. We’ll continue tomorrow starting ~5:30 pm PST. I’ll be around for a bit for questions and such. Did y’all have fun?

>>4102589
Definite enjoyment, but I do have a question. Can anyone in our party curl into a ball to use bomb slots?

>>4102589
Good times were had, Kato. Temple's been really neat so far.

>>4102606
Eh, let's just boooommmmb boooooowwwlllllll

Ooooh. Samiel is Samus.

I get it now.

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>>4102606
>>4102615
Glad to hear!

And rolling is a thing one can do, though... we'll see about any bomb slots.

>>4102938
Took ya a bit huh? It's fine though.

Anyway, we are back!

>>4102589
Ending up closer to the Beamos blasting at the monsters scurrying around them, you get a good look at what exactly they are. Chuchus. Chuchus of… a strange color. Or rather, set of colors. Many seem to be a dark, slighty silverish-grey, with one more of a pearl color, and a couple greens. 10 in total, though there were more before the Beamos started firing, maybe thrice that number. They might make short work of them soon enough.

“Should we jump in and try and get some loot before it’s all gone?” Horon asks.

“I’m more concerned about the source of them. Look.” Sheik points out. Where there were 10, there are now 11. “Something is wrong here. Samiel, have you dealt with monsters like these up here before?” He shakes his head no.

Hm. Choices…

>A. Let’s get in there and clear them out
>B. Be aware of the Beamos, they might not register us as friendlies
>C. Let’s move around and look for the source of them
>D. Something else?

>>4103682
>C.
>B.
>D. See if we can discern any pattern in the colors.

>>4103682
>C
>B
>D. Mask of Truth!

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>>4103682
>D. Have Sheik kite the Beamos into firing on the Chu Chus.

>>4103682
These
>>4103695
>>4103700

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Rolled 3, 3, 5 = 11 (3d10)

Okay, roll me 3d10, best of three! DC is 4 for all!

Rolled 1, 3, 9 = 13 (3d10)

>>4103721

Rolled 6, 10, 5 = 21 (3d10)

>>4103721

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Rolled 4, 9, 6 = 19 (3d10)

>>4103721

Rolled 3, 2, 1 = 6 (3d10)

>>4103731
>>4103732
>>4103734
Passed all! Nice job!

Rolled 7, 4, 3 = 14 (3d10)

>>4103736
Oof, bit of a low one there. Writing after this one...

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>>4103682
“The Chuchus are definitely cause for concern. We should locate where they are coming from. Everyone, make sure to avoid the Beamos when possible, they may not register us as friendlies.” You move onto the cloud-bridge connected to the floating island, but keep your distance from the action. As the lot of you slowly head forward, the strong winds from before pick up, pushing the clouds further, and taking you all with it. Still connected to the island, but you don’t want to start drifting more than you already have. Managing to stay away from the main group of Beamos, you still end up in the sights of of one of them. Very quickly, its beam blasts towards you, and while you’re able to avoid the brunt of the damage by bringing up your shield, it still nicks your left leg, causing you to stumble slightly off the cloud and into the dirt.

[Hearts: 10.5/11]

Seeing you in distress, Horon rushes in to try and get its focus off you. “Hey you son of a Moblin, over here!” And he succeeds… by making himself a target instead, the beam sliding right over to him. “AGH!” he yells out as it makes contact. Aveli makes the save and gets him out of danger, Samiel firing a Sword Beam at the Beamos’ eye and disabling it. All of you manage to get distance between yourselves and it, heading onto the island as the Beamos go back to mopping up the Chuchus.

More importantly, you see where the majority of them are coming from, a large, multi-colored slimy mass seems attached to the side of the island, chunks of it budding off and… following towards the pearl-colored Chuchu. Why that one? Samiel looks to you, gesturing that he’ll deal with the Chuchu mass on his own.

>A. All right, we’ll back you up if needed
>B. I have an idea, actually, but I’ll need you to keep the pearl one occupied
>C. Check on the pearl Chuchu first, something’s off about it
>D. See if Horon is badly injured, he took a much worse hit than you did
>E. Something else?

>>4103829
>D. See if Horon is badly injured, he took a much worse hit than you did

>>4103829
>A & D.

>>4103829
>A & D.
>E. Tell Horon to keep back a bit until we ca see to him properly.

>>4103829
>>4103831

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>>4103829
“All right, Sir Samiel, we will be on-guard if you require aid.” You give him a nod and head over to Horon. “Are you okay? Do you need healing? You took a much worse hit than I did.”

“Ngh. I’ll live.” he replies as Aveli sets him down. “Besides, we should worry more about you making it out of this, right?” That… comment doesn’t help settle your nerves, your limbs stiffening a little.

Lynna frowns at him and checks him over. “We should worry about all of us making it out of here in one piece. Don’t go in with the mindset that some of us won’t.”

You look back to Samiel, seeing him rubbing his chin for a moment. He seems to be… plotting out something? After a moment, he seems to have his idea. He brings out a small, glowing blue object vaguely resembling a bomb, and… does a quick dive-roll to build up momentum? He then lets the bomb roll down the side of the island, having picked up a bit of momentum from him, and… right into the mass of Chuchus. An explosion followed by a loud sort of squelching sound. He looks over the edge, then gives a soft sound of triumph. He then looks over to the pearl-colored Chuchu, which seems distressed after the removal of the Chuchu mass.

Samiel gives you a glance, then nods at the monster. Seems to be offering to let you finish it?

>A. Accept, might be something to learn about it
>B. By all means, Sir Samiel, it’s all yours
>C. How’d you do that? Roll and toss a bomb like that?
>D. Something else?

>>4103965
>A & C.

>>4103965
>C.
>A.
>D. Try out this BOMB BOWLING if you can.

>>4104002
Sure

>>4103965
>>4104002
booommmb booowlll

>>4104002
Let's

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Well, all righty. Roll me 3d10, best of three. DC is 6 for the first, 7 for the second, 4 for the last.

Rolled 5, 5, 7 = 17 (3d10)

>>4104031

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>4104031

Rolled 7, 10, 8 = 25 (3d10)

>>4104031
>>4104036
God damn it

Rolled 7, 9, 10 = 26 (3d10)

>>4104031

>>4104037
Looks like you got blessings instead

>>4104033
>>4104037
>>4104038
Oooh, passed all very nicely! Writing...

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>>4103965
“Certainly. But first, Sir Samiel, may I ask how you did that? Rolling along and tossing a bomb like that.” you question.

He tilts his head slightly, as if he’s raising an eyebrow at you. He then points at the Chuchu, currently scurrying away as best it can away from the Beamos as they mop up the rest of the group. You nod, implying you want to try this on it. He lets out a small laugh, then decides to demonstrate once more for you. He brings out one more small, glowing blue bomb, noticing a Beamos finish up blasting a Chuchu. Still holding the bomb, he rolls near the Beamos and lets the bomb roll out behind him, bringing his sword up to, to your surprise, deflects the beam with his sword. The bomb then detonates and takes out the Beamos. Walking back, he motions for you to try.

Okay. You’ve got your shot. You run after the pearl-colored Chuchu, bringing out a Bomb, and then dive-roll towards it, ending up in front of it, with the bomb trailing forward behind. You being in front spooks the Chuchu, giving it pause, long enough for the bomb to bowl right next to it, right as it is about to explode. You grin. The explosion takes out the Chuchu.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9eUYS7Z16A

[Bomb Roll Learned!]

[Bombs: 9/10]

Samiel walks toward you and gives you a pat on the head again. Quite a handy skill, could save your skin later on.

>Secret Princess Zelda Quest #43… Paused.
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>>4104116
This session was da best.

>>4104116
It's glorious. We must do it every time.

>>4104116
Good session, had a blast!

>>4104116
A great way to adapt the idea of Morph Ball bombing, I love it. Thanks for running!

>>4104116
> He lets out a small laugh

So the silence curse doesn't affect laughter?

What about crying? Noises in general so as long as their not words?

>>4104699
Curses are kinda nitpicky bullshit, it would seem.

>>4104699
>Samiel just does the Vader Breathing whenever our conversations annoy him.

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>>4104130
>>4104134
>>4104136
>>4104142
Glad y'all had fun!

>>4104699
>>4104732
>>4104926
The curse does keep Samiel from speaking, though things like sighing, laughing, snorting dismissively, etc. are still possible.

Anyway, we are back!

>>4104116
You continue on past the Beamos and toward the edge of the floating island you’re currently on, spotting another island, a bit larger than the current one, with a small building set in the middle of it. Beamos flank its entrance, but no sign of any more Chuchus. As you walk, Aveli talks with the Knight about the skill you picked up, wondering if he has any more skills up his sleeves. He gives a slow nod, as if with pride.

“Oooh, anything you might be able to show me?” the Gerudo girl questions excitedly. Samiel gives a so-so wave with his hand. “Hm. Well, anything we should try to pick up from exploring this place?” she asks next.

As you reach the edge, you see the clouds that briefly formed a bridge float away from the strong winds. You snap your fingers. There’s another patch coming close, but they’re a ways away. You do notice a few posts that seem wooden that you might be able to reach with your Hookshot, but there’s no corresponding ones on this island, so anyone who makes it over is going to be stuck there for a while.

>A. Samiel, do you have a Hookshot of your own, or some way to get across?
>B. Better wait for the clouds, spend a bit investigating this island before heading on
>C. Can’t stall, have yourself and Lynna help some to get across (who?)
>D. Something else?

>>4105027
Can we use Farore's Wind to move people over or is it too far?

>>4105027
>A.
May as well ask, but
>B.
We can spare enough time to get a feel for our surroundings and scope upcoming challenges in all this open space.

>>4105044
It is too far, though you might be able to pull off a certain trick with Farore's Wind.

>>4105061
support

>>4105062
ah, ok. interesting...I'll keep that in mind then. thank you

>>4105027
>A.

And blocked player votes B.

>>4105062
Actually use it as wind magic to change the prevailing winds?
Get a sailcloth, teleport straight up and glide?
THE LEGENDARY MID-HOOKSHOT TELEPORT?
Who can say?

>>4105062
>Farore's bombing run

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>>4105122
We should consider dropping a bomb every time we roll.

>>4105142
Pbbbbt.

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>>4105070
>>4105122
Hah, we'll see.

>>4105027
“We should wait a bit before heading over. At least give some time to make sure we’ve been thorough with this island.” You glance at the Knight. “Samiel, do you have a Hookshot of your own, or some other way of getting across?”

He actually grabs something from the back of his armor and brings out a small device that… looks like a more compact hookshot. But then, he decides against showing it off, raising his finger to tell you to wait, and then motioning for all of you to stay put. He starts to walk off, looking over something. “…Sir Samiel?” Sheik calls to, concerned. He waves to her, motioning for her to stay put too, then gives a reassuring thumb’s up.

Well. Curious. But you still want to check out the area some. You decide to look over to where the mass of Chuchus was. It’s still gone, and thankfully there’s nothing growing back. However, you spot that the area where it was is indented slightly. “…That’s odd.”

Lynna and Horon head over first, Sheik still keeping her eyes on Samiel, while Aveli walks to you slowly, dividing attention between the Knight and yourself. Horon’s the first to ask, “What’s odd? There still more of them?”

“No, but look at this.” You point to the indentation. “It’s… almost like a small crater.”

“Like the impact from a cannon shell?” Horon asks, with you giving a nod in return. He looks at it again, rubbing his chin, when his eyes go wide. “Wait… are you suggesting someone is… is firing Chuchus from a cannon?”

“How could they survive the impact?” Lynna asks.

“...Same way we did?” Horon guesses. You both look to him. “What? Come on, it’s not that out there of an idea.”

“But it is a very distressing one.” you comment. If there are more of those cannons, and if some of those working for the man with masks have taken control of them…

“...Heeey T? You might wanna take a look at this.” Aveli calls to you. You look over and see Samiel… running? Running… rather quickly. What is he doing? His armor starts to glow, yellow sparks jetting out from around him as he bolts toward the edge. Is… is he going to run across?! You’re about to yell out to tell him to stop, but he’s going too fast, he’s gonna-!

…He stops right at the edge and kneels, then leaps through the air like a bolt of lightning over to the other island. He waves at you all to follow him.

>A. Grumble just a little that he did that to show off
>B. Hookshots out, let’s carry some people across
>C. Shout a question across, ask if he learned a trick like that from the Thunderbird
>D. Let everyone know that your foes might have cannons like the one that brought you up here
>E. Something else?

>>4105229
>E. *Wolfos Whistle*
>B. Hookshots out, let’s carry some people across

>>4105229
>A, B, D.

Blocked player votes B & D.

>>4105229
>B.
>D.
>E. Try to work out how to do that with magic.

>>4105229
>B. Hookshots out, let’s carry some people across
>D. Let everyone know that your foes might have cannons like the one that brought you up here

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>>4105229
While it crosses your mind to grumble over him showing off, you think better than to say it aloud. That was rather impressive, though you’re not going to feed his ego either. All right, Hookshots out! “Lynna, let’s get everyone over to the other side.”

She nods, and Horon holds on to her as Sheik and Aveli hold on to you, the both of you targeting the wood on the other side and firing off the Hookshots. Once across, Samiel crosses his arms and nods towards the building, the Beamos still flanking its entrance. Seems you’re out of range of them at this point, thankfully. With everyone regrouped, you explain what you saw, “From the look of things, the mass of Chuchus ended up there from being fired out by cannon. Which could mean that the forces attempting to infiltrate this temple have taken control of one of those cannons you used to bring us up here, Samiel. Are there any still around in Hyrule that you know of, even just hidden ones?”

He takes a moment to think, then slowly nods. He raises a hand, showing two fingers. “Two that you know of?” Sheik asks. “In addition to the one we used?” Another nod.

“Great. Well, do the security systems of this place hold up as well as the Beamos did behind us?” Horon asks next. Samiel crosses his arms again, tilting his head up. “…Taking that as a ‘not worried in the slightest’ response then.” the boy comments, lowering his eyebrows.

You start to move a bit closer, the Knight drawing his sword and firing off a Sword Beam between the pair of Beamos. It takes a bit, but they notice it and track it for a time, a good ten paces from where you all currently are. Hmm…

>A. Everyone, rush through, we can outrun the beams!
>B. Bomb Roll through to disable them!
>C. Crossbow bolt at the eyes!
>D. Samiel, you deflected the beams before, can you do so again?
>E. Bombchus!
>F. Farore’s Wind to get through them!
>G. Something else?

>>4105404
>B. Literally all times.
>G. See if you can doublefist this and roll a bomb at each of them at once.

>>4105404
Blocked player votes C.

>>4105404
>>A. Everyone, rush through, we can outrun the beams!

>>4105404
>C. Crossbow bolt at the eyes!

>>4105404
All right, I got it:

>D.
Samiel deflects beams
>C.
Zelda hits them with Crossbow in the eyes
>A.
Everyone else get through while they're able
>B.
Samiel and Zelda bomb roll through to finish them off.

>>4105440
This is more cinematic and ridiculous, let's do it.

>>4105404
>>4105440
Supporting!

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Rolled 10, 9, 10 = 29 (3d10)

All right then! Roll me 4d10, best of three! DC is 5 for all!

Rolled 5, 1, 7, 5 = 18 (4d10)

>>4105448

Rolled 9, 8, 5, 4 = 26 (4d10)

>>4105448
DRAMATIC ACTION SEQUENCE IS GO

Rolled 6, 10, 3, 6 = 25 (4d10)

>>4105448

Rolled 9, 3, 3 = 15 (3d10)

>>4105450
>>4105452
>>4105454
Oooh, passed all! Writing...

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>>4105404
https://youtu.be/Ck-V6hRxLlk

You look to the Knight. “Sir Samiel. I have a plan. Everyone, listen in…” You explain your… rather complicated idea, but your allies seem to be on-board with it. Samiel draws his blade and you your crossbow as the two of you approach. The Beamos notice, and ready their beams. Samiel’s quick reflexes not only allow him to deflect the beams, but actually REflect them right into the eyes of both Beamos! You use the opportunity to fire volleys of Crossbow bolts at each, motioning for your allies to hurry along as they’re damaged and distracted.

[Bolts: 86/90]

They’re able to all run past, even Lynna, with you and Samiel moving closer to the Beamos. They definitely didn’t seem to like that, and immediately target both you and Samiel, but the Knight once again deflects one of their beams, while you just narrowly avoid damage, slipping slightly as you back up. Samiel’s hand grabs your arm and keeps you on your feet. And now, there’s only one way to finish this. Both you and Samiel bring out a pair of bombs, and right as the Beamos start to recover, you roll past them and set the bombs behind. You enter into the doorway and turn back. Right as the Beamos pair are about to fire, two explosions finally finish them both off.

You and Samiel look to one another, you with a satisfied grin on your face. Samiel pats you on the head once more. “I-is that necessary? You seem to do that every time someone does something you approve of.” you question. He chuckles and starts to head on in. You fake a pout. “Don’t tell me you’re doing it just because you like reminding others you’re taller than them” He tilts his head up and even without seeing his face you know he’s smirking at you. You resist the urge to stick your tongue out at him and head on in too.

>Secret Princess Zelda Quest #43… Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I’ll try to answer them as best I can
All right folks, that’s all for tonight. We’ll continue tomorrow starting ~5:30 pm PST. I’ll be around for a bit for questions and such. Did y’all have fun?

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>>4105509
This was cool. Good thinking from >>4105440 this session.

>>4105509
Definitely! Like how Samiel is showing a more cooperative side, and that was a great way to end the night. Thanks for running, Kato!

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>>4105526
>>4105531
Glad y'all liked it! Was an interesting idea.

And okay, we are back!

>>4105509
Entering the building, you see that the interior is illuminated by what initially look like small shafts of light, but are instead some kind of softly glowing stone. There are several pillars with curious slots on the bottom of them flank the walls. A curious pattern on the floor leads you to another stone door, with a barrier around it. Approaching it does make you notice a couple Hookshot spots flanking it. Samiel draws his sword, about to use the Sword Beam to drop the barrier.

>A. Hold on, this room seems to have something for us
>B. Let him and any who wish go on ahead, you want to look over this room a bit more
>C. Stick with Samiel, but mention what you see
>D. Something else?

>>4106451
>A.
>D. Examine pillar structures and slots, see if you find a pattern or some direction.

>>4106453
support

Maybe its related to the thunder symbol.

Now can we use the mask of truth?

>>4106457
Yes. Let's use the Mask of Truth in our investigation.

>>4106451
Blocked player supports >>4106453 and >>4106457

Makes a note not to look at Samiel directly with it, and I'll support all that too.

>>4106465
Supporting note. Don't want to be rude.

>>4106465
sure. we'll respect Sammy's privacy

>>4106451
>D. Look right at Samiel with the Mask of Truth on.
>Jiiiiiii...

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>>4106451
“Just a moment, Samiel.” you tell the Knight. “There is something I noticed in this room. Look at the pillars here.” There are six in total, and as you move closer you notice it IS about the size you could fit a bomb in. Seems rather deep too… huh. The pillars are hollow?

Lynna looks with you, kneeling down and checking for any sort of pattern. “Hmm… if I were to guess, these are chutes of some kind.”

You bring out the Mask of Truth, making a pointed effort not to look at Samiel with it again, and look towards the pillars. They do seem to be hollow somehow, and you notice a sort of… spark of some sort from closer to the floor. Looking it over, you do get a very, very vague shape peek from the pattern on the floor.

In the shape of a bolt of lightning. Four points seem to line up with four of the six pillars. Aha~! But how are you going to handle this? Bombs do seem to be what they’re intended to take in, but how…?

>A. From sealed door to entrance, match the pattern
>B. From entrance to sealed door, match the pattern
>C. Reverse the pattern, door to entrance
>D. Reverse the pattern, entrance to door
>E. Something else?

>>4106532
>E. Pass some bombs around and see if we can do all four at once.

>>4106532
>D. Reverse the pattern, entrance to door

>>4106549
Do we have Din's Fire?

>>4106532
>>4106557
support

>>4106532
Blocked player votes A, and I as well.

>>4106557
We do, but I'm pretty sure it's the Smash version.

>>4106557
>>4106583
It's actually both. The AOE version takes 5 bits of Magic instead of 2 though.

Next A or D calls it.

>>4106665
A then.

>>4106670
All righty, writing...

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>>4106532
It takes some time to really consider how to best go about this, long enough that Samiel seems to be getting a little bored over it. But eventually you decide you’ve got it. “So, if the door is where this bolt leads to…” you motion over the pattern on the floor, then walk toward it, reaching the pillar where you believe the tip of the lightning bolt starts. “Then it stands to reason that it would from door to entrance, no?”

“Might be, what makes you say that though?” Lynna asks. “Because the door’s like a cloudtop or something?”

“One way to know for sure.” You grin and bring out a bomb and set it to roll down into the first slot, then move quickly and set the next, and the third across from that, and finally the last down by the entrance. You back away, and one after the other, the bombs go off. You proudly stand once all are off. And…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5vSuk8tHF0

[Bombs: 4/10]

There’s a sound of shifting blocks nearby. One of the glowing stones illuminate an area behind that final pillar. You walk over and find… huh. Half of a golden… saucer of some sort on a raised platform. There’s a design in the center, but it just looks like a jumbled mess without the other half. You take it and bring it over to everyone, Samiel instantly recognizing it.

“Do you know what it is?” Aveli asks. The Knight nods.

“Is it something the last Hero did when he was here?” Sheik questions, and you yourself recall the mural you saw when you entered. Another nod, and a pat on the head for her. He fires a Sword Beam at the door and motions for you all to follow. Next room seems a bit larger than this one.

>A. Hold on, let’s try the other pattern first!
>B. Try looking around for spare bombs
>C. Continue on, but make sure to note the design on it
>D. Ask Samiel some questions on this golden saucer thing
>E. Something else?

>>4106692
>C.
>D.
>E.
Ask Samiel if they knew about Linkle, the previous hero.

>>4106692
>C & D.
And blocked player votes C.

>>4106692
>B.
>C.
>D.

>>4106692
>>A. Hold on, let’s try the other pattern first!

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>>4106692
You continue on to the next room, and as you do you ask Samiel about the half of the saucer. “The Hero and Piteraq had a pair of these on the mural we passed through as we first arrived, Sir Samiel. Do you know more about these?” He nods. “Do they have some sort of function in the Temple? Something to do with the trials of it?” Another nod. Aha!

“Did the Hero have to complete similar trials?” Sheik adds in. And yet one more nod. She then raises an eyebrow. “You were rather intent on heading forward, even though you knew such a thing was there.” Samiel looks back to her as you all enter into the room, as if asking her to think over that comment. She takes a moment. “...Ah. So you want us to figure them out ourselves, without your guidance.” Samiel stops as you all keep walking, giving Sheik another pat on the head.

“I guess it would spoil the point of these being ‘trials’ if we had someone figure everything out for us.” Lynna mentions. Once you’re all inside you see that there’s a small staircase leading down a bit into the wide, more open room. Light, natural light, peeks in through the ceiling. Several strange structures are scattered around the room, illuminated softly. Towards the back there’s a large statue of some birdlike creature… the Thunderbird, perhaps? Samiel brings his hand up, telling you all to hold, scanning the area. You… hear something moving. Noises coming from behind the statue. You catch glimpse of something large, shadowed slightly. What… is that?

Samiel seems to exhale angrily as he reaches for his blade. The thing behind the statue notices that, and moves away slightly. There, you see a massive… thing in some kind of black armor, the main body of it having a vague, triangular shape, hunched posture, not sure if the helmed head has some kind of neck or not. Legs stomp out from behind the statue, like a mix of avian and insectoid. You see one arm holding a large sword that it brings up defensively. It lets out an awful sound as it sees all of you, and as it comes into view… its other hand holds on to something you were hoping you wouldn’t see.

A mask.

>Secret Princess Zelda Quest #43… Paused.
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>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I’ll try to answer them as best I can
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>>4106810
Hey buddy. I know you. You're gonna explode.

Good times achieved, Kato. Thanks for the entertainment!

>>4106810
Time for some Piracy! Good times were had, thanks for running!

>>4106810
Forget the mask, I want that sword!

And yeah, I did have fun.

>>4106810
Looks a bit like the Komato from Iji.

>>4106911
Well, we're a little late to get behind him and crack his armor, but I bet we could still send him flying off the temple. Who in our party has a resonance detonator?

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>>4106813
>>4106816
>>4106817
Glad y'all had fun!

>>4106911
>>4107691
Hah, well, we'll see about that...

Anyway, we are back!

>>4106810
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9MMV0tGydo

The monster points its blade at Samiel, the mask in its hand giving off an ominous aura. It… seems to chuckle an awful, horrible laugh. The Knight stares down his foe, giving you all a glance and motioning to stay back. Aveli scoffs at that. “Listen Sammy, we can handle ourselves. We’ll back you up and help you take this thing down, right everyone?!”

Horon nods, drawing his own sword. “These guys aren’t supposed to be here, yeah? Then we’ll help shoo them out.”

Samiel… doesn’t seem too thrilled by the offer, but he refocuses on the monster. You’ve no idea what it’s truly capable of, but at the same time you know it’s clearly a threat. All right Zelda, ready yourself!

>A. Attack with your swords!
>B. Bomb roll!
>C. Crossbow! Keep your distance!
>D. Din’s Fire!
>E. Keep to your shield up, observe its patterns and see what it’s capable of
>F. Farore’s Wind! Try to keep away from it!
>G. Deku Nut! Blind it!
>H. Hookshot! Grab that mask!
>I. Something else?

>>4107901
>E. Be prepared to take fast, sideways hops to avoid attacks.

>>4107901
>H. Hookshot! Grab that mask!
>B. Bomb roll!
>I. Ice Enchant the bomb.

>>4107901
Blocked player votes E and then H, and I'll support that and these
>>4107919
>>4107923

>>4107901
>G. Six Eyes!

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Rolled 8, 4, 3 = 15 (3d10)

All righty, roll me 4d10, best of three! DC is 5 for all!

Rolled 6, 8, 3, 7 = 24 (4d10)

>>4107952

Rolled 3, 2, 7, 5 = 17 (4d10)

>>4107952

Rolled 4, 3, 1, 9 = 17 (4d10)

>>4107952

Rolled 1, 6, 2 = 9 (3d10)

>>4107954
>>4107955
>>4107956
Passed all!

Rolled 10, 2, 9 = 21 (3d10)

>>4107959
And another roll...

Rolled 7, 2, 5 = 14 (3d10)

>>4107960
And writing after this...

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>>4107901
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGZ_TKGSYlU

You bring up your shield as the monster rushes at Samiel with far greater speed than you were expecting. However, the Knight parries the sword swing of the monster’s sword and the dodges to the side, thrusting his blade forward and managing to push the monster back. Aveli rushes the monster as well, her sword clashing with the monster’s, though to her surprise they end up pretty even in strength, which allows the monster to get the upper hand for a brief moment and use its larger stature to smack her in the gut with the broad side of its blade. Before it can slash again though, she gets a solid slash in on its chest, forcing it to move back again.

You see this as an opening, dodging to the side with your shield still up, then quickly bringing out the Hookshot and firing it at the Mask… and a direct hit! You pull it away, and looking over for a brief moment. It’s… strangely light, almost like it’s made as light as a feather, yet it feels dense. Two lines come across the mask from top of the head to the sides, going behind the eyes, as a stitched mouth frowns back at you. Quickly putting the mask away, you try to enhance a Bomb with Ice, but the monster is able to close the distance quickly and even as you try do dodge away, it still manages to smack the side of your head with the back of its free hand.

[Hearts: 9.5/11]
[Bombs: 3/10]
[Magic: 4/5]

It brings its blade up as if ready to stab it through you, only for several needles to stab into its hand. You Move out of the way and give Sheik a thankful smile, then roll under the monster’s legs as it brings its sword down… and onto the Ice Bomb you set to roll behind you. It blasts open and encases the fiend’s lower body and arm in ice!

Horon finally launches several fireballs at the monster, encasing it in flames! …And yet not felling it. It’s very damaged, but not down yet. Samiel looks like he’s ready to finish it off though.

>A. Let ‘em, he knows how to deal with these things, clearly
>B. Another Ice Bomb! Keep it in place!
>C. Crossbow!
>D. Back up and check out the mask again
>E. Something else?

>>4108123
>A.
>D.
>E. Keep an eye out for more bombs.

>>4108123
Supporting >>4108144

And blocked player picks C, and notes to coordinate with Samiel

>>4108123
>A.
>D.
>E. Look around the not-Chozo statue for stuff to replenish bombs/hearts/magic.

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Rolled 2, 9, 9 = 20 (3d10)

Okay, roll me 3d10, best of three! No DC.

Rolled 6, 2, 9 = 17 (3d10)

>>4108189

Rolled 1, 10, 7 = 18 (3d10)

>>4108189

Rolled 6, 6, 10 = 22 (3d10)

>>4108189

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Rolled 1, 7, 10 = 18 (3d10)

>>4108189

Rolled 5, 4, 6 = 15 (3d10)

>>4108197
>>4108198
>>4108201
Ooh, very nice! Writing...

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>>4108123
While you could help the Knight finish his foe, maybe fire off a couple Crossbow bolts, you think he’s got it. Instead you back away, the staggering monster knowing it can’t get to you without falling in the process, and decides to try one last desperate lunge at the Knight. You see him build up power around his blade… in a manner similar to the Spin Attack, sort of, though he brings his arm back and then thrusts it forward like a normal Sword Beam. Except the blast is significantly more potent, boring through the monster as it lunges. He looks over all of you for a moment.

“You’re just full of surprises, ain’t ya Sammy?” Aveli asks, checking herself over. “Hmm… yep, everything’s still there. Hey T! You still okay?”

“I am, but starting to run low on Bombs. Let me look for some…” You start checking around some pots in the area, but also look to the mask again. It’s… still got this ominous aura to it. Like at any moment it might start to crack and leak vile, corrupting sludge. And yet, it still feels so light.

Horon joins you, curious about the mask. “So why was that thing carrying this around?” he asks, Samiel looking over the monster’s corpse, picking up some Rupees from it. “Think it’s got something to do with the main mask guy?”

“Could be. This one feels a bit different though, more… potent is probably the right word for it.” you reply.

After searching around, you actually manage to restock your Bombs, thankfully, finding ones that look like those Samiel possesses. Don’t seem functionally any different than yours, though, and he doesn’t protest to you taking them. You further find a bit of stuff to restore your health, and a nice 22 Rupees. Score, and then some!

[Bombs: 10/10]
[Hearts: 11/11]
[Rupees: 132]

Samiel crosses his arms and looks over the avian statue. You look it over as well. Another slot like the pillars in the previous room. Hmm.

>A. Well, you’ve got some to spare! Place a bomb in the slot
>B. Samiel, do you know anything about this mask?
>C. Check that hole in the roof again, just to be on the safe side
>D. Something else?

>>4108332
>B.
>A.
>D. Look at the new mask with the Truth one.

>>4108332
Support >>4108348

>>4108332
>>4108348
Sure

>>4108348
Blocked player supports too.

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>>4108332
“Samiel, do you know anything about this mask? That monster had it, after all.” you question, showing it to the Knight. He leans over, fixed on it for a moment. He gives a slow nod, taking the mask for a moment to look it over. You get an idea, and take out the Mask of Truth. “Here, maybe this can give insight into it.” You wait for him to hand the mask back before putting yours on, then look down at it. Hmm… definitely getting this ominous aura to it, and for a brief moment it looks like it gives off a pulse that- YAH! You yelp and let go of the mask, with it softly floating to the ground.

“T, you okay?!” Aveli rushes to your side, Sheik following.

You nod slowly and remove the Mask of Truth. “It… it looked like it was leaking some green sludge for a moment.” You glance at your hand. Not feeling anything lingering on it, thankfully. “As if its eyes opened and it began to… leak somehow.”

“Creepy.” Horon comments. Samiel takes the mask again, then stuffs it away. “You gonna hold on to it?” the redheaded boy asks. The Knight nods. “Well, you probably know more than we do about it.” You meanwhile notice the bomb slot and decide to give it a go. Tossing one of your normal bombs in, explodes and seems to activate something. The bird statue’s eyes glow with a curious light, and below it a sort of… small path opens up stretching from the statue to the base of the stairs. There are six small slots along the path, patterned in a way that reminds you of the pillars in the previous room, though you also notice a reflective surface along the path. Curious…

[Bombs: 9/10]

Samiel takes a moment to sit down on the stairs leading to the door, observing you. Sheik moves to him and tilts her head. “Another test?” she questions. A nod. “It would be helpful if we had some way to communicate beyond just yes or no.” the Sheikah comments. Samiel’s hand moves to his throat, rubbing against the armor covering it and sighs.

Lynna sits by him, though her eyes are on the small path. “This does look familiar, but… hmm. Is the reflective surface supposed to mean anything?” Samiel glances at her, a quick nod given. “Hm… so it uses bombs?” And another nod. Lynna taps her chin. “Why DOES this place take so many bombs, anyway? Doesn’t seem like it’d be very good for the structural integrity of the place.” That gets a laugh from the Knight.

Horon then snaps his fingers. “I think I’ve got an idea! T, no more bombs for a bit. I wanna try something…”

>Secret Princess Zelda Quest #43… Paused.
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>>4108428
Wuh oh.

See you tomorrow!

>>4108428
Haha fug. Mask guy has a new new awful toys at his disposal.

Had fun Kato, thanks for running.

>>4108428
Gross.

Thanks for running!

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>>4108434
>>4108438
>>4108448
Glad y'all had fun!

Sorry about the delay, but now we are back!

>>4108428
Horon readies his gloves. “So if explosives help energize whatever make this work, I might be able to do it without you using up more bombs, Termina. Would like your help on any kinds of patterns to go through, though. You’ve got a very good eye for it.”

“You sure you don’t wanna try it yourself?” Aveli questions.

He rubs the back of his neck.“I mean, I could, but I’ve learned well enough that we really should work together on these kinds of things. So, what do you say, Termina?”

>A. Acceptable, thank you, Horon
>B. I think you should at least give it a try on your own, actually
>C. Can that even work? Let’s test it out first
>D. Something else?

>>4109288
>A.
>C.

>D.

>“It would be helpful if we had some way to communicate beyond just yes or no.”

Can Samiel read and write?

Maybe someone in the group has a way we can pass notes?

>>4109288
>A.
>C.

>>4109288
Blocked player votes A & D.

>"Horon shouldn't be afraid to suggest ideas, we're in this together."

And supporting that and this >>4109296

>>4109313
This D sounds good.

>>4109288
>>A. Acceptable, thank you, Horon

>>4109313
I'll support this D.

Teamwork makes the dream work!

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>>4109288
“That is acceptable, thank you. Though please, Horon, you shouldn’t be afraid to suggest ideas like that. We are all in this together.” you tell him with a kind smile. He smiles back bashfully. You do point out, though, “We should test if such a thing is possible, though.”

“All righty, one test, coming up!” Horon declares, letting out a fireball from his gloves at one of the slots. It… works! The area lights up briefly, and not just from the flames. You hear Samiel chuckle approvingly at that.

You think back to Sheik’s comment earlier, and tap your chin contemplatively. “This may be a strange request, but does anyone have any parchment and a writing utensil? Maybe we can get around your inability to speak, Samiel, if briefly.”

Lynna starts going through her bag’s pockets, but frowns and shakes her head. “Dang. Didn’t pack anything like that.”

“Perhaps you can write in the dirt, somehow?” Sheik wonders aloud, the Knight contemplating it as well. Right as you’re about to proclaim it highly unusual NONE of you have any form of parchment and utensil, Samiel snaps his fingers. “You have something?” Sheik questions. The Knight then… holds her arm by the wrist. “Wh- h-hey!” Samiel holds up his finger, and then places it on her palm and… writes with it. Oh. Oh! That’s one way around it. Sheik shivers a little as Samiel pokes with his finger. “…I guess that does work. Though, Sir Samiel… while I could understand that, you… didn’t write it in Hylian.”

“Wait what.” Horon asks flatly. “What’d he say?”

“Our Knightly ally asked ‘Understand?’ though it wasn’t written in Hylian.” Sheik explains. “If I am correct, this is the script used by the Wind Tribe, yes?” Samiel gives her a thumb’s up. “CAN you write Hylian?” He starts to poke and draw on her hand again, Sheik tensing slightly. “…I see. Samiel says that while he is able to, he cannot answer as quickly in writing Hylian.”

“So I guess you’re going to need to play translator for us, huh Sheik?” Lynna makes note.

Samiel lets go of her hand and gives her a friendly pat on the shoulder. Sheik rubs her wrist but looks to you. “If it will help us communicate, then I shall.”

“Great!” Horon exclaims. “We still got a puzzle here though. Whatcha think, Termina?”

>A. The mirror holds significance, reverse the pattern from the previous room
>B. Try the pattern again, mirror might have another use
>C. A different pattern may be the key (what?)
>D. Something else?

>>4109429
>A.
Blocked player votes A too.

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>>4109429
>C. A different pattern may be the key (what?)
Can we flip the pattern upside down?

>>4109429
>A.

>>4109444
Those may be functionally the same in this one.

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>>4109429
“The mirrored surface must hold significance. Try reversing the pattern from the entrance, Horon.” you tell the boy.

“All right, let’s see…” He moves back to the stairs, then looks it over. “Here we go!” He launches fireballs starting from the bird statue and continuing down to the stairs, reversed from the pattern in the previous room. Once all fireballs have been launched, you all wait to see if it worked…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5vSuk8tHF0

And it did! The bird statue raises up, revealing… yet another half of a golden saucer. You head over to collect it, and find that it matches the design and fracture pattern of the other. Bringing them together, they glow softly. Samiel stands and nods approvingly, motioning for you all to follow. Horon grins at you.

>A. High-five, Horon! Good teamwork!
>B. Sheik, Samiel, what is this exactly?
>C. Hold on, want to check the place one more time, just in case there’s anything else
>D. Something else?

>>4109523
>A. High-five, Horon! Good teamwork!
>B. Sheik, Samiel, what is this exactly?

>>4109523
>>4109525
Supporting.

>>4109523
Blocked player supports >>4109525
and I as well

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>>4109523
https://youtu.be/u8-pVijrZIo

You give Horon a high-five. “Good teamwork, Horon.”

He high-fives back. “Thanks. Good teamwork.”

Aveli walks along with the two of you as you head out. “So, you found two halves of this plate, but what exactly does it do? It’s kinda… glowing a little. Is it supposed to?”

“That is a good question.” You catch up to the Knight. “Sheik, Samiel, may I ask what this is, exactly?”

The two look at one another, Samiel poking his hand. Sheik nods, and holds her hand out for him to write on. Sheik first answers, “They are called Kinstones, an apparent relic from a far off age.” She waits again for Samiel to give more information. “They have a.. Magic to them that the Great Sky Temple can make use of.”

“How many more are there?” Lynna questions.

Samiel writes again, and Sheik responds for him, “Four, ideally.”

“Which means six more pieces. These ones were pretty easy.” Horon makes note, placing his hands behind his back.

“Unless those things are after them too…” Lynna speculates as she rubs her chin. “Wait, what even ARE those things?”

Samiel writes again, though Sheik gives him a confused look. “…Really?” He nods, and she replies, “Samiel calls them ‘pirates.’”

Lynna’s eyes narrow and in a tones that tries very hard to hide her disbelief, repeats, “Pirates.”

Exiting back outside, you feel the wind blow stronger than before. The cloud bridge is back, but it won’t be there for long. There’s another one coming, but it’s a ways away

>A. Head across, quick!
>B. Better be thorough, one last search of the little island
>C. You want more information on these “pirates,” who are they, what do they want?
>D. Something else?