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Last time, you spent time with your friends, having tea with Ruriska first, teasing her a little and convincing her she needed a revenge against Irene, then spending an afternoon doing Falconry with Irene herself, during which you managed to find and hidden tresure, and after some investigations, you learned it belonged to a merchant that was trying to scan the crown, he was later swiftly captured and punished.

- - - -

Right now, you are spending a lovely evening with your husband. After giving him a nice massage with your feet, the two of you went to the bathroom together, and spent long moments of kissing, cuddling and lovingly playing each other in the water. When you were finished, you told a servant to bring the dinner to your bedroom, you ate in the bed, embracing each other, with him lovingly caressing your pregnant belly.

>"Thank you for this. I know we aren't exactly working as hard as some farmers, but it's nice to relax like this, without having to do or think about anything, just the two of us." your husband says.

>"I'm more surprised you were able to not make a move on me. You weren't that needy this evening." you reply.

>"Is that all you believe is on my mind all the time ? . . . . Then you are correct, there isn't a moment when I'm not thinking about you, when I don't want to make love to you, tasting your body as we both get lost in the passion. BUT, I'm not an idiot, I know how dangerous it could be for the baby." he explains.

You can't help but smile and hug him tightly as you get closer to his ear.

>"It mean we will have some catching up to do in the night time department once our child is born. I know a wolf that need some heavy exercices and a demon that would be happy to oblige." you whisper.

He turns his head to look at you, a big grin appears on his face before he leans in and kisses you. He seems to agree with your idea.

On the to-do-list is
1. Have a few kids (First on will be named Orelliel)
2. seduce waifus(need still work on Irene,Aleanor,Ellisa )
3. destroy the Dark
4. destroy the Light
5. become immortal
6. become a god (maybe?)
7. pet Metraton, Luna and Gefian
8. pet Rimmirra the green dragon and give him belly rubs
9. buy new toys for our three elfs blindfold and lewd nights?
10.learn stuff from Luna/ Metraton/ Gefian (magic payment is headpats)
11.get rid of all the Grandmasters(Order of the Light)
12.learn all the languages with Gweyr
13.learn the way of smugness from our mother

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Month 15, March 1314.

Agriculture : 19/30 (+3/per month)
= Production +9
= Export -2
= Winter -4

Resources: 12/30 (+15/per month)
= Production +11
= Import +5
= Export -1

Finances: 13/30 (+9/month)
= Taxes +5
= Import -2
= Export +6

Morale: 10/10 (Events)
Almost everyone believe in a bright future under the rule of the Dark Lord and Dark Queen.
Your subjects will accept almost anything you declare.

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Monthly Population Census : 8 857 692

== Citizens ==

+ Humans : 4 944 430

+ Demi-human races : 2 605 349

+ Civilized humanoid races : 215 221

== NonCitizens ==

+ Dwarves : 1 092 693 (+0,17%)

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Government : Monarchy, Feudalism, The Royal Council

Technology : Late middle age, Scolasticism, Schools, Hospitals.

Constructions of importance : Drack Fortress, Imperial Palace, the Imperial Orphanage, University of science and military, Imperial hospital, Magical Research Center, Temple of the North Gods, Temple of the Black Moon, Naval academy, Royal Crypt.

Culture - The End-year celebration, Day of the Drack Empire, Demi-Human understanding.

Laws - The Demi-humans Accords, Necromancy Law, Elven Council Citizenship Accord

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-Agriculture :
Grains, Vegetables, Fruits

-Industry :
Sawmills, Cattles.

-Mine :
Iron, Copper, Lead, Silver, Gold, Tin, Ruby

-Empress owned business
2x Tin mine
1x Iron mine
1x Ruby mine
8x Tailor shop (Armored Dresses)

- - - -

Military - https://pastebin.com/sWiTmLdT

- - - -

+ Royal Armory :
- 360 Specialized gears
- 75 Elite gears
- 335 Non-human Elite gears
- 65 Mastercrafted Dwarven gears(+5 per month)
- 4 000 Elven gears
- 300 Katana & Wakizashi

+ Empress Hand (Spy Network) : 100% strength (+10 to roll when you use it).
-Your spies are investigating the graves robbing incidents.
-Your spies infiltrated the temples of the Light, North Gods, Black Moon.
-Your spies infiltrated assassins' cells, Silent Force's remnant and fanatical sects.
-Your spies infiltrated Tharques capital and the upper level of their society.
-Your spies infiltrated Aigyptos capital and the upper level of their society. They are preparing for diplomatic relationships.
-Your spies infiltrated Russland capital and the upper level of their society. They are gathering informations on the Three princes of Russland.
(You can ask for informations anytime.)

+ The Royal Harem :
Hidden deep under Drack Fortress.
-22 Tiefling Girls

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Ongoing projects :
(Project noted EoFS mean that you can communicate thank to your earring.)

> King's road western part : 8 months
> King's road eastern part : ON HOLD (18 months)
> Hunt for Giant eagles or their eggs : 1 month
> Windmill = modernizing the agriculture : 2 weeks
> Medicine = increase in quality of life : 1 month
> Geology = give access to new resources : 5 month
> 20 000 high elves settlers in the Central Forest : 3 weeks
> 10 000 high elves settlers in the forest of Voyoba : 3 weeks
> Dillon, Emelyne, Adeleine and Isabella are training : 1 weeks
> 100 000 drone soldiers : 3 weeks
> Theater of Drack's keep : 5 months
> Opera House of Drackenburg : 3 months
> Cathedral of Saint Ariel Justinia in Kiven : 6 months (White marble, Black granite, Light limestone, Gold ornaments, Stained Glass, Paintings)
> City of Nyrkostr : 4 months
> City of Asteven : 0% requirement : 5 agricultures + 10 resources + 5 finances
> City of Westteron : 0% requirement : 5 agricultures + 5 resources + 5 finances
> Training of the Legions into organised and effective fighting forces : 2 months
> Distribution of the teaching material : 1 month
> Search for Teleportation Ritual Circles : 1 month
> Murata is going to teach recruits his fighting style (215 recruits)
> Officers for a fleet of 35 ships : 2 weeks
> Training of 4000 saboteurs : 2 months
> Temple of Gefian restaured : 3 months
> 120 Royal Paladins : 3 months
> Recruiting and training of 120 000 Guardsmen : 2 months
> Recruiting and training of 90 000 King Roads Guards : 2 months
> Construction of KR Towers : 4 months
> Excavation of the Temples of the North Gods : 2 months
> 5 Cog : 3 months
> 7 Carracks : 8 months
> 2 Galleons : 10 months
> Giant workshop "the Black Fortress" : 12 months
> Guerrilas and Saboteurs in Drack Keep : 1 weeks
> Westteron Harbor 1/5 : 4 months
> Book to the MRC : 3 weeks
> Prestigious decoration for Drackenburg : 3 weeks
> Port in Thoreric 1/5 : 3 months
> Port in Asoevia 1/5 : 3 months
> Combat training of the maid of Drack Fortress : 2 months
> Combat training of Lazarus Harem : 2 months
> The Spymaster is watching and investigating the Nobility, and take a look at their finances : ???

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IMPORTANT THOUGHTS :

-Your empire has an official currency, the CROWN, coins made of gold, silver, or a mix of the two.

-Agriculture is halved because of winter. The stocks are well supplied, there is no famine to fear.

-You admited your lust for other woman :
+Silviana is your lover.
+Shelur is your lover.
+Titania is your lover and pet.
+Talion is your lover and pet.
+Illsevel is your lover and pet.

-You need to think about the Royal Harem. The girls asked for souls to eat, you could give them criminals.

-Lazarus told you he could create more Damned. You could use criminals.

-You can now ask for potions and elixir for free.

-The Expedition crossed the Maw to the End of the World, and are now into the Frozen Wastes.

-The maids of Drackenburg are combat ready.

-The scholars of the university studied the repeating crossbow.
+They are studying the posssibility of an armor-piercing repeating crossbow.
+They are studying the possibility of a heavy Repeating crossbow.

-You need to make a law about the practice of witchcraft.

-ARNASSI is lurking in the depths of Loch Arnnach. It's considered a sacred beast of the North Gods religion.

-You have a way of contacting the dark elf intimate creator.

-Gweyr is training the future teachers of the empire.

-The Volcano team landed on the volcano island, they established their base camp on the southern shore, the shores are hospitable, the surroundings of the volcano are inhospitable and filled with fire elementals. Dwarves are exploring the Volcano Island. The outpost is transitionning into a settlement.

-The dwarves engineers and architects are working on a model of an impregnable fortress.

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EVENTS

- Dillon, Emelyne, Adeleine and Isabella have finished their training.
Dillon is now a full fledged officer of the Legions of Drack, now holding the rank of colonel, with all the advanages and responsabilities that come with it.
Emelyne is now a priestess, with good knowledge of the different faiths, she learned healing and protective spells.
Adeleine is a comfirmed scout, able to keep track of any target for days, and use her bow with dealy accuracy from a great distance.
Isabella is a full fledged mage, able to use poweful spell from the school of energy and fire.

- Guerrilas and Saboteurs in Drack Keep
A great column of soldier arrived in the city, the demi-human guerillas and the saboteurs are here on your demands, they are now waiting for their next orders.

- - - - -

I'll try a monthly system for the civ phase, for now let's finish this month.

-Work Time : ? (choose 8)
-Social Time / Free Time: ? (choose up to 20)

Don't roll anything for now. I'll wait to see what you all decide to do, and tell you how many dices you shall use.

Here are some examples of what you can work on.
-Agriculture-Culture and Religion-Construction-Military-Law-Technology Research-Exploration and Colonization-Finance-Diplomacy and War-Other.

>>4123706
>-Work Time : ? (choose 8)
-Use Far Sight to see whats happing in the big High ELf city in Asteven / Lynn throneroom / The Eternal City / Ordamark / Thoreric former slavemarket / the Wood elf eldar we meet in the village
-Meet with the Guerrilas and Saboteurs then discuss our plan
-Magical research Center >Sheepfold : start the mass breeding of sheep and other cattle for their skin, to be used as parchment, leading to new spells to be learned. -1 finance
-Since there where some Demi-humans that wanted in the Legions and not the workforce and rejected that offer recruit them for the legion
-Build the bestiary to capture, tame, breed -1 resource and 1 finance
-Build the industry for export, like glassworks, ceramic workshops, linen weaving -3 resource and 6 finances
-Send Money to Kiven so the plan for -Kiven Agriculture in the plains can start -1-2 finance ?
-visit The Imperial Orphanage and see how far it came in the last year

>-Social Time / Free Time: ? (choose up to 20)
-improve our Ice Armor with Metraton 3/5
-improve our Ice Armor with Metraton 4/5
-Learn with Shelur Bloodlust 3/4
-Learn with Shelur Bloodlust 4/4
-learn with Gweyr Trollish (Troll) 10/12
-learn with Gweyr Trollish (Troll) 11/12
-learn with Gweyr Trollish (Troll) 12/12
-learn with Gweyr Gnollish (Gnoll) 7/12
-learn with Gweyr Gnollish (Gnoll) 8/12
-learn with Gweyr Gnollish (Gnoll) 9/12
-learn with Gweyr Gnollish (Gnoll) 10/12
-learn with Gweyr Queekish (Ratmen) 1/12
-learn with Gweyr Queekish (Ratmen) 2/12
-size increase of TYRANDE under Shelur oversight : 1/4
-Train -Intelligence : 9 (Brilliant) 1/9
-spend sometime with Dillon
-spend sometime with Metraton / Luna and Gefian
-spend sometime with Emelyne
-spend sometime with Adeleine
-spend sometime with Isabella lets see how the three are doing


please don`t make it next time a whole this is almost too much. half is good

>>4123706
>>4123726
Support

>>4123726
>>4123766
Okay, roll me 4d100, best out of three.

>>4123706
>>4123726
>>4123766
Support

Rolled 73, 43, 7, 34 = 157 (4d100)

>>4123872

Rolled 35, 34, 17, 59 = 145 (4d100)

>>4123872

Rolled 5, 95, 73, 48 = 221 (4d100)

>>4123872

>>4123882
>>4123884
>>4123909
73, 95, 73, 59. Good rolls
Writing.

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- One day, you stay in your bedroom alone, you need calm and silence for what you are about to do. You close your eyes and cast Far Sight, focusing on the place you want to see.

First you focus on the high elf city in the forest of Asteven, Forodrengald. Your vision takes you through the streets of the city you visited during your stay. All the traces of the conflict which took place there last year have disappeared, you see elves going about their business, and you notice of a greater military presence, there are more guards than last time, probably an edict of Titania. You let your vision wander to the palace, and after "walking" through the corridors, you see that the throneroom is empty, another command of Titania. Not seeing anything strange, you decide to go to the next place you have in mind.

You focus and your vision takes you far to the south-west, in the capital of Hagëndorff's empire. You find yourself in the throneroom of the Great Palace of Lynn, you see the great red carpet, the great pillars, the guards in golden armors, the red banners with the black Imperial eagle, and finally the throne itself, upon which Hagëndorff is seated. The great Emperor is listening to several people wearing armors, with differents coat of arms on their shields, capes or shoulder pads, nobles most likely. They are talking about war, it seems that Hagëndorff's vassals have gathered their forces and are marching east, the war with the Black Moon will happen soon. As you are listening, you see the great emperor looking in your direction, he can't see you, but you feel uneasy when your eyes meet. . . He can't see you right ? You remove your focus on the throneroom and go elsewhere.

The next place you want to see is the Eternal City, as you arrive, you can see an even more guards than before, a direct result of Titania military reforms, you don't think they are preparing for war, but it's obvious that she is increasing her military power. You enter the palace and see Titania discussing you what you think are nobles. There are talking about integrating more wood elves into their forces, using the ancestral alliance and the newly established elven council. With almost 2 million wood elves in Hagëndorff's empire, she will have enough troops to deter anyone from attacking their kingdom.

You let your sight fall on Ordamark, you see the capital city, prospering like never before. You see the palace, go inside, and see your parents holding a popular judgment session, the citizens of Ordamark present their grievances and requests to the two sovereigns and your parents render judgments upon what they believe is fair. Your father look as authoritarian and charismatic as usual, and your mother is still as radiant and shrew. You stay here a moment and from what you can understand, all is well in your homeland.

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Thoreric former slave market is the next place you visit in your vision. You see that the ruins of the former palace are gone, but you can't see if anything else was built, as you never went back. Instead of the slave market, a normal market is underway, the abundance of product and the behavior of the inhabitants shows that everything is for the best in the city.

You focus to find the Wood elf elder you've meet in the village near Drackenburg. He is in a big house perched on top of a big tree. He seems to be in a council with the other important people in the village. He discusses the end of winter and things to do once spring is here. They seem to be more focused on the immediate thing than the big picture, which is understandable.

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-You meet you the captains of the Saboteurs and the Meet with the Guerillas and Saboteurs then discuss your plan for the south.
Once the war between Hagëndorff and the Black Moon start, you will send the saboteurs in two groups, to distrupt the supply lines of the two sides, crippling their armies. The Guerillas are to try and rally the different demi-human tribes of the south to your cause and fight against the imperial soldiers. The Saboteurs captains assure you that they can do it without any sides suspecting a third party is involved. The Guerillas know that their brethren in the south will be more than happy to fight against Hagëndorff.
Do you say or add anything ?

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>>4127437
>Do you say or add anything ?
The Saboteurs
-When the war breaks out they are to first "only" help Hagëndorff and after a few weeks to a month the can help both sides
-Take special care of the the Order of the Light, avoid the Paladins

The Guerillas
-Are to split in 3 groups
-The first group will play job seekers or something else and try the get to Lynn best chances are with a boat and will try to train demi-humans there and make them ready for a uprising which should be easy as 1/4 of the city is a slum and the Demi-humans are almost used as slave-workers the leader of this group might want to make a stop in Drachenburg and talk with Awenasa a minotaur to get a better inside of how things are in Lynn.

-The second group will try to get the Demi-human tribes to the north and try to aviod conflict if possible, we will need to talk with Titania to make sure that the elfs might help them inform of looking another way and make sure they are save in the forest by misinform soldiers how are looking for them.(Send Ruriska with the teleport stone to Titania that she can give her a Far-speech earring and so she can take a look at the master of the Order lets see what she can learn.

-The third and last group is to to cause unrest in from of burning down Villages,grain storage and everything else they can as to try to creat as much refugees who try to run to the save westpart of Hagëndorffs empire could be best used as a distraction for the secound group so they can better hide from Hagëndorffs froces. The more havoc they cause the more likely Hagëndorff will agree with our suggestion.

Both
-If and thats something that should try to be avoided, but if someone is captured make it seem like that the Dark Moon tries to sabotage the relationship between the North and Hagëndorff.
-They have free command in this to get there job done and so nothing is writen down and can be backtracked to us.
+maybe show of our Trollish and Gnollish to show that we care.

>>4127437
>>4127455
Support except for maybe show of our Trollish and Gnollish to show that we care

>>4127437
>>4127496
Support

>>4127455
support

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You explain your plan in more details. Once the war break out, the Saboteurs are to first "only" help Hagëndorff, and after a few weeks to a month they can help both sides They also are to take special care of the Order of the Light, hindering them and causing as much damages as possible, and avoid the Paladins of Justice, as they aren't your enemy.

The Guerillas are going to split in 3 groups.
- The first group will try the get to Lynn, their best chances are to take a boat, as it is common for merchants to employ demi-human "workers". Once they reach the capital, it would be easy to hide. They will then try to train demi-humans there and prepare an uprising, it should be easy, as 1/4 of the city is a slum and the Demi-humans are almost exclusively used as slaves. You suggest that he leader of this group make a stop in Drackenburg and talk with Awenasa, a minotaur, to get information on how things are in Lynn.
- The second group will try to get the Demi-human tribes to migrate to the north and try to avoid fighting if possible.
- The third and last group will cause unrest. From burning down villages, grain storage and everything else, they have to try and create situations where as much refugees as possible try to run to the safe western part of Hagëndorff's empire. This will also be used as a distraction for the second group, so they can better hide from Hagëndorff's forces. Maybe the elves could help, either by helping finding safe ways to the north, or maybe give false informations to the soldiers tracking the demi-humans and your men, so you decide that you'll contact Titania on this matter.

You also tell them that if someone is captured, they have to make it seem like the Dark Moon was the one trying to sabotage the relationship between the North and Hagëndorff. But that's something that should try to be avoided as much as possible. The captains and leaders have free rein in this to get the job done, and nothing should be writen down, so no evidences can be tracked back to the crown. The captains agree with your plans, and once everything is said, they bow to you and take their leaves. They are getting ready to move south.
> New Thought : The Saboteurs and the Guerillas are in the south, following your orders.

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You call for Ruriska, and the dark elf general is here minutes later.

>"You wanted to see me Freya ?"

>"Yes. I need you to do something for me. You are aware of the plan we have for the south, and to help us, I want you to go to Uirebglad. I'll give you the teleporting stone and a Far Speech Earring that you'll give to Titania. Also, ask her if you can take a look at the master of the Order she has imprisoned, maybe you could show him your talent and learn something from him."

>"Oh ?No problem, I'll go right away. With Irene leaving for Asoevia yesterday, I was feeling left out. Plus, it'll be fun to try and mess with Titania."

>"Don't overdo it, you are on an imperial mission, remember ?"

>"Of course."

The two of you go to your bedroom, You give her the teleporting stone and the earring. You explain how it work and soon, she disappears in a blue smoke. Titania is going to be surprised, seeing Ruriska coming alone.
>New Thought : Ruriska is in Uirebglad, she's explaining to Titania you want safe passage through the forests for the demi-human and your men.

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73 NORMAL SUCCESS
-You start another vast recruitment campaign among the demi-humans, since a lot of them wanted to be in the Legions instead of joining the empire's workforce. The numbers of recruits are more that acceptable.
Troll : 100 000
Gnolls : 70 000
Ratmens : 90 000
Goblins : 80 000
Kobolds : 70 000
Ogres : 70 000
Minotaurs : 40 000
Giants : 30 000
Centaurs : 30 000
Lamias : 2 000
However, from what you know, it seems that almost all of the recruitable population of demi-human of your empire is now part of your legions. It would be wise to wait for some times before recruiting any troops from those population.
What do you do with those numbers ?

>>4130968
>What do you do with those numbers ?
split them up in equal parts and distribute them to the 10 Legions

>>4130968
This >>4130978

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>>4130968
>>4130978
that would make the Demi-Human part of the legions

370 Troll Units (37 000) :370 000
290 Gnoll Units(29 000) :290 000
280 Ratmens Units (28 000) :280 000
260 Goblins Units (26 000) :260 000
185 Kobolds Units (18 500) :185 000
165 Ogres Units (16 500) :165 000
71 Minotaurs Units ( 7 100) : 71 000
47 Giants Units ( 4 700) : 47 000
45 CENTAURS Units( 4 500) : 45 000
6 LAMIAS Units ( 600) : 6 000

With a total number of 1 719 000 Dem-human + the 1 100 000 Human soldiers we are overall at 2 819 000 soldiers only in our Legions

>>4130978
>>4131107

support

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>>4130978
>>4131095
>>4131107
>>4131338

The demi-human soldiers are dispatched among the 10 legions, making each of them 281 900 men strong. In total, and just counting the legions, you have an army of almost 3 millions, enough to rival Hagëndorff's army.

COMPOSITION OF A LEGION
(Each unit is 100 men)
450 INFANTRY Units (45 000)
100 PIKEMEN Units (10 000)
200 ARCHER Units (20 000)
50 REP CROSSBOWMEN Units (5 000)
100 LIGHT CAVALRY Units (10 000)
100 HEAVY CAVALRY Units (10 000)
100 HEAVY KNIGHTS Units (10 000)
370 TROLLS Units (37 000)
290 GNOLLS Units (29 000)
280 RATMEN Units (28 000)
260 GOBLINS Units (26 000)
185 KOBOLDS Units (18 500)
165 OGRES Units (16 500)
71 MINOTAURS Units (7 100)
47 GIANTS Units (4 700)
45 CENTAURS Units (4 500)
6 LAMIAS Units (600)

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-The construction of a sheepfold for the Magical research Center is underway, they will start the breeding of sheep and other cattle for their skin, to be used as parchment, leading to new spells to be learned. Any surplus of animals could be used to kickstart the cattle production in various regions.
> Sheepfold of the MRC : 2 months
> -1 finance

95 HIGH SUCCESS
-The construction and improvement of the Bestiary is starting, with the purpose of capturing, taming and breeding beasts and monsters. As you already have numerous beasts, a greater understanding of their habits is available, and the breeding should be much more easier.
> Imperial Bestiary : 4 months
> -1 resource
> -1 finance

73 NORMAL SUCCESS
-You spend an enormous amount of resource and money to start the industry on a larger scale in your empire. Workshops are build in great numbers in the kingdoms. You won't feel the effect immediately, but the export which will result from it will bring a considerable sum of money in the coffers of the empire.
>Glasswork industry : 3 months
>Ceramic workshops : 3 months
>Linen weaving : 3 months
> -3 resources
> - 6 finances

59 LITTLE SUCCESS
-You send money to Kiven to kickstart the plan for expanding the agriculture in the plains. Unfortunately, it seems that the weather wasn't that good in this part of your empire to start cultivating. Great amount of rain saturated the soil, making it muddy and unsuitable for cultivating. Winds from the sea made it difficult for grain to grow, and for now, only a couple of vegetable filed were able to take root. This won't bring much but it's better than nothing.
>+1 agriculture.
>-1 finance.

>>4134912
shouldn't some of our skills give a + to some of these rolls?

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Good news everyone, with corona-chan in town, I'm staying at home. I'll have the possibility to make those quest move along at a much nicer pace now. Let's continue.

>>4135823
You are right, I planned for the skill's bonus, but forgot about it, let me correct it.

RETCON

73+12 = 85 HIGH SUCCESS
-You spend an enormous amount of resource and money to start the industry on a larger scale in your empire. Workshops are build in great numbers in the kingdoms. Your population is in high spirit and many will join those workshops. Also, numerous merchants understood the good that the idustry will do for the north, and invest large sum of money for the construction, the exports which will result from it will bring a considerable sum of money in the coffers of the empire.
>Glasswork industry : 2 months
>Ceramic workshops : 2 months
>Linen weaving : 2 months
> -3 resources
> - 6 finances

59+12 = 71 NORMAL SUCCESS
-You send money to Kiven to kickstart the plan for expanding the agriculture in the plains. The weather was good in this part of your empire to start cultivating. Winds from the sea helped grow vegetables and the grains will be ready for harvest in the summer. With ports this close, this will bring prosperity to this part of your empire.
>+2 agriculture production.
>-1 finance

>>4141547
>I'll have the possibility to make those quest move along at a much nicer pace now.
Well at least one good thing came form it

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You wanted to visit the orphanage, and see how things are going for the children and the workers. With Lazarus, and a small escort of guardsmen, you go into the city and straight to the orphanage, inside, the children, nurses and caretakers, as well as the overseer were unaware of this visit and the surprise on their faces when they saw the dark lord and the dark queen came in was most amusing. The children especially were the most impressed, the youngest were trying to hide behind the oldest when Lazarus looked at them, while the girls looked at you with admiration and some of the boys blushed when you talked to them, so cute.

You had a long conversation with the overseer, everything seems to go well, there was a good number of adoption the last year, unfortunately, the older kids aren't exactly what future parents are looking for, but on the bright side, various craftsmen took them as apprentices, meaning they won't be in the streets once they are old enough to leave the orphanage. The nurses and caretakers that were prostitutes adapted quickly, and took their job really seriously, and managed to create a bond with the children here, making their tasks easier.

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>Do you say something ? Ask something ?
-Lets praise them for there excellent work.
-Ask if they need something.
-How is the situation with the craftsmen, if there are not enough with the new extensions in the industry even if that was a problem it will soon be gone

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You praise the whole staff for their excellent work and dedication, while Lazarus assure them that additional funds will be given to them as a reward. You ask if they need anything, but they tell you that for now, they don't need anything else. Fortunately, the number of orphans is in a sharp decline, thank to the peace and stability of your empire, the constant fighting and raid with the demi-human tribes is helping as well.
Following this conversation, you ask them how the situation with the craftsmen is, as if there was not enough of them as of now, the new incoming improvements and expansion in the industry will change that. They explain that there are enough craftsmen looking for apprentices as of now, the problem lie with the kids too young to be taken in the workshops, but too old for some people to think about adopting them, they just need to wait until they are old enough. Of course life in the orphanage isn't ideal, but it gives them a chance they wouldn't have otherwise.
Do you agree with this line of thinking ? Or think of something for those kids ? After all, you don't really have to do anything, they are living a better life than some other children in your empire, that for sure.

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>Do you agree with this line of thinking ? Or think of something for those kids ?
Lets agree for now if we come up with something we can come back anytime

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You agree with them, they need to be patient for now, and if you ever come up with something you will come back right away. You finish the visit and say goodbye to the children, they all stand close to each other and wave their hands as you go back into the city and toward the castle. You really enjoyed your time with the orphans and you believe even Lazarus was able to show he wasn't a monster and the kids were no longer afraid of him . . . . You think.

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- During the nights, you entered the Realm of Dreams and followed the teaching of Metraton. You are almost done improving the spell.
> improved Ice Armor 4/5

- - - -

-You reserved some afternoon with Shelur so you could follow her teaching. Finally you knew how to cast this shamanic spell. As a test, Shelur wanted you to test it on her, as you focus, a red mist appear around the orc, and she absorbs it. She let out a long sigh, there is no visual indicator that anything changed, but she smiles, walk to a dresser and hit it with her fist, the whole thing is destroyed, wood scattering everywhere.

>"HAHAHAHAHA, I feel so good, so powerful. You got it just right Freya, you would make a good aspiring shaman if we were in a tribe."

>"Thank, but you are the one teaching me, I wouldn't be able to do it without you . . . . Still, destroying a dresser wasn't necessary, so you'll clean it up, I don't want any stray piece of wood in the room."

>". . . Fuck."

> New spell learned = Bloodlust : give all nearby allies a +3 damage to their attack roll.

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Under Gweyr's teaching, you continued your learning of demi-human languages, you made enormous progress, you are now fluent in trollish, a most archaic but straightforward tongue, perfect for those that don't want do dabble on petty details.
>New language learned : Trollish (Troll) Fluent.
You also became skilled in Gnollish, but you still have some details and nuances to learn.
>Gnollish (Gnoll) 10/12
And finally, you started learning Queekish, the most difficult task is making the various ticks, clicks and squeaks required, and their various intonation.
>Queekish (Ratmen) 2/12

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- One day, at dusk, you had Shelur watch over you as you tried to increase Tyrande's size, just as you did with Sif and Manus. You summoned your owl guardian and start pouring magic into it. Tyrande is visibly getting bigger with each passing seconds as your power flow into her. When Shelur tells you that you did it long enough, Tyrande extend her wings, at now 1.50 meters
>TYRANDE size increase : 1/4

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>Tyrande extend her wings, at now 1.50 meters
When we`re done with increasing the Size of TYRANDE maybe we can fly on her

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- You continued to take advanced teaching classes, the masters and scholars are harsh on you but you asked them to be. Advanced course in mathematics, lessons of philosophy and physics help you develop your mind, and numerous tasks to train your critical thinking.
>Intelligence : 9 (Brilliant) 1/9

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To have them relax and to personally congratulate them for finishing their training, you decided to spend some time with Dillon, Emelyne, Adeleine and Isabella. You start with the boy, inviting him to share a drink with you.

>"Congratulation for finishing your training Dillon. Or should I say colonel." you say.

>"Thank you your highness. And you can keep calling me Dillon if you want . . . I want to thank you, without you I wouldn't have made it this far, I would still be a farm boy in my village, or worse, dead on the side of the road somewhere. All of this feel so surreal." he replies.

>"You better believe it. I saw that you had potential, you were interesting, and I just liked you, that all. Even if I must admit, you were quite laughable the first time we meet, and a pain the second time. I glad to see that you learned from your mistakes and became greater than that." you tell him.

>"I swore that I would never disappoint you, your highness, and that's I'll serve you until my last breath, and I renew those words once again." he declares.

>"Then walk with your head high, Colonel Dillon. You earned this pride." you smile.

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>Do you say something or ask him a question ?
-Dillon IF i would had doubted you one moment i wouldn`t have chosen you back when we meet Queen Titania in the south as a representativ of Luna, alot depended on it and my trust was well placed.
-So Colonel Dillon, i ask everyone this question and now is your turn what do you think of the North on how it changed and what could be improved.
-Dilion you learned form the Guard whats your view on them now that you learned with them.
-How are things between you and Ruriska and you? And on that thought how did your parents reacted to THAT news.
-What about Emelyne, Adeleine and Isabella you know the like you alot.
-You four will need new Armor and Weapons now that the training for you, is over at least for now. Maybe send them to the Dwarves to get armor with a detour to the Wood and High-elfs the get equipment. You should act then as adventurers, of cause i will give you letters for them and you have the rings of my Royal Sigil Ring if something would come up since adventurers don`t have the best standing after traitor helped the traitors.
-Oh and Dillion before i forget it study and train hard for what might comes next.

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>"Dillon, I want to make things clear. IF I had doubted you one moment, I wouldn't have chosen you back when we meet Queen Titania in the south as a representative of Luna, a lot depended on it, and my trust was well placed."

The boy is getting red in the face, such praise coming from you is expected, but he's still shy about it.

>"Th-thank you, your highness. I . . .I'm happy that you think so highly of me."

You smile gently and leave your seat, you take a bottle of fine Northern wines, and pour two glasses, taking one and giving the other to Dillon.

>"So Colonel Dillon, I asked everyone this question, and I'm asking you now. What do you think of the North now ? What are your thoughts on how it changed, and do you have ideas on what could be improved ?"

>"Well, you are planning on improving the industry, the agriculture is going really well with surplus, and the army is in better shape than it was ever before. As of now, I don't think there is anything that we could build that would be important, the roads are under construction, the navy is underway in the ports, and you even have teachers going around teaching the people . . . I'm sorry, but I don't have any ideas beside expanding our frontiers eastward. We have the means and the power to do it."

>"I understand, I'll think about those words. Thank you for your honesty. Now Dillon, you learned from the Guards, what's your view on them now that you learned with them ?"

>"They are really focused on their mission, they are a tight-knit group, since a lot of them started their training at the same time. It was difficult for me to be accepted by them, as I am younger despite my rank, but they respect hard work and I believe that why they accepted me. They have a better behavior than a common militia but a couple of them can be . . . Let's say they like their statut."

>"I see, well, we'll just need to watch them, but I'm sure they will prove to be glad to be under your orders once you'll prove them. Now for a most serious matter, how are things between you and Ruriska ?"

>"Oh . . . Ahaha . . . Ahem. Things are going really well. As a general and a mentor, she officially congratulated my for my hard work, and said she was looking forward to having me work under her. . . Sorry, that came out wrong. She can be quite demanding some times, but I really love her."

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>"I'm really happy for you. And on that thought, how did your parents reacted to THAT news."

>"They were surprised, that's for sure. My mother was really polite with her the first time, and my father asked me on the side if I was alright physically. But my big sister like her enough, and my two little sisters weren't afraid of her, she was kind to them during the End-Year Celebration."

>"But what about Emelyne, Adeleine and Isabella ? You know they like you a lot."

>". . . I. . . I know. I don't want to break their hearts, they are precious to me, all of them. I know it's selfish, but I don't want to think about it now. If they ever talk to me about it, I'll be honest with them. But I hope we'll still be together for as long as possible."

You think about what you said to Ruriska, and what she replies, you smile, knowing what may be coming for the boy.

>"I believe in your judgment, you know them the best after all. Now, the four of you will need new armor and weapons, your training is over, at least for now. Maybe I will send you to the Dwarves to get armors, with a detour to the Wood and High elves to get equipment. You should then act as adventurers, of course I will give you letters proving that you are under my direct orders, and you have the Royal Sigil on you if something would come up, since adventurers don't have the best standing after some of them helped the traitors."

>"I'm ready of anything your highness."

>"Good. Oh, and Dillion, before I forget, study and train hard for what might comes next."

With this, after finishing your glasses of wine, you end the meeting with Dillon, the boy still thinking about your last words as he leaves the room.

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The next day, following what you planned, you spend some times with Emelyne. You invited her for tea.

>"You have all my congratulations for having finished your training as priestess Emelyne."

>"I knew you had potential, and Dillon trust you so I trust you. Now, I have something to ask you, as a priestess, what do you think of the North on how it changed and what could be improved ?"

>"Personnally, I like how you handled the health by building a hospital and clinic in each city. Maybe we should start producing plants and other healing items in great quantity."

>"Yes, that's a good idea, getting enough medical supplies in case of emergency would be good. I'll look into that at a later date. And you, what did you think of the nurses and priests of the Imperial Hospital ?"

>"They are very altruistic, they think of the other before themselves and I find it very noble on their part. No matter how sick people are, how disgusting it is, they take care of those in need. That's why I can't belive the people we fought during last summer have the same faith as them, how can people be so cruel when we share the same goal ?"

>"The follower of the Light may have the same "goals", but the method to reach it differ greatly. It is the same everywhere, people listen to their greed or pride and make mistake, but they also listen to their heart and do the right thing."

>"Then I'll work hard to always do what's right."

Emelyne is happy that you are considering her idea and your words are increasing her motivation. Do you ask her something else ?

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-So how was it to meet your parents again at the End-Year Celebration, and wht did they say about your new "career"?
-Well since you are a full priestess now what do you thing of the three religions in the empire?
-About the plants and other healing items on what quantity did you thought.
-Tell her about our plan to send the four of them to the Dwarves Wood and High elfs for armor and equipment. They earned it after all.
-Whats her view of our Retinue.

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>"So, how was it to meet your parents again at the End-Year Celebration ? What did they say about your new "career"?"

>"I was really happy to see them after so long, we talked for a long time catching up. They were proud of me, they knew I spent some time in the church an were expecting me to become a priestess, but for me to be part of the retinue of the Empress was a surprise."

>"It is understandable to be surprised, after hearing the stories about the Dark Lord, but they saw how things changed, they were surely reassured. Well, since you are a full priestess now, what are your view on the three religions in the empire ?"

>"I can't speak of the Black Moon, I don't know much about them, but I think they have an agenda. I think the church of the Light is what is needed in the world. They teach compassion, selflessness, and generosity, unlike the Faith of the North Gods, they teach to take not let the world take hold of you, everything you experience in the material world, all the suffering, the anguish, is temporary, the happinnes in heaven is eternal, that's why you should do good around you no matter how difficult it is. I think that's it's the mindset needed by everyone. I don't dislike the Faith of the North Gods, but I believe they let divine being take too much importance in their lives. Yes you need rain and sun but don't wait for the gods, work hard from the start, yes it's difficult, but with hard work come rewards."

>"So you don't like the Black Moon, think the Faith of the North Gods shouldn't rely too much on the gods, and you obviously believe in the teaching of the Light. That's interesting. Now I need you to explain some things to me about the plants and other healing items. What quantity are we talking about ?"

>"My Queen, I'm thinking industrial scale. As of now, only herbalists, hearlers, alchemists, and other mages sell them, and people gather what they can if they have the knowledge, and even so, they don't sell too much of it, since it is for their own use, except for herbalists. Sure you have potions and whatnot in stores, but you don't have any store dedicated to healing items."

>"And so you want the empire to start cultivating healing plants and make medicine and other healing commodities in great quantities . . . This is doable. I'll talk with the Dark Lord to see what can be done about it. For now you can rest, I will have a mission for you and your friends at a later date. You will need new armor and weapons, for this you will go to the Dwarves to get armors, then to the Wood and High elves to get equipments, you all earned it after all."

>"Thank you your highness, I promise you that you won't be disappointed."

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>"I never doubted you. I'm now going to ask you something that may sound strange, but you can say what's on your mind. What are your view on the members of my retinue ? What do you think of them ?"

>"My queen, I don't know if-"

>"Don't worry, it will stay between us."

>". . . Okay. You probably know what I think of Dillon, Adeleine and Isabella. They are my dear friends, being with them, working together, it's a blessing I wouldn't exchange for anything. Silviana is really gentle, it's as if she was the sister everyone wish they had. Shelur is really familiar with almost everyone, it's crazy how relaxed she can be around people, while still showing respect when needed. Lady Nerva is so cool, she has this air of authority around her, and she is so strong, but you can feel she working hard to not show any weakness, which can be hard on her. Lady Melraes . . . . I think she can be scary sometimes, but she is really friendly with me, Adeleine and Isabella as of late, I don't know if it's because she don't want things to be awkward because she and Dillon are in a relationship, but I'm not going to reject her friendship."

You smile to yourself, She don't seem to hate Ruriska for taking Dillon away from her. You are curious to see where things are going to lead them.

>"Murata is so strange, you can see how strong he is, how much thought he puts he everything he does, as if every gesture of life was codified, but you can also guess a great restraint of emotions, I don't think we will ever see him angry or sad. Aleanor strike me as a person of action, I happy she one my side, but she is also really cultured, loving songs and music as much as she loves a good fight. Lady Gweyr is scary, but not the same kind of scary as Lady Melraes. With the general you would think she is going to jump on you and stabs you, with Lady Gweyr however, you can feel that you are going to be crushed like a bug without any mercy, and she'll be smiling the whole time."

>"A most interesting opinion. So you think highly of them."

>"It's obvious to see why you have them in your retinue."

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Today you are spending time with Adeleine, the young huntress changes since the start of her training, she is more slender, but also more muscular, her physique is cut for endurance. But her body this isn't stopping her from eating a lot of sweets and pastries that the servants prepared for your little meeting with her. You watch her as she finishes her fourth slice of raspberry pie.

>"Well, you have quite the appetite." you say.

>"I'm sorry, I hope I'm not being rube or disgusting, but it's been a while since I was ale to enjoy such treats, spending days, even weeks in the forest eating only what I could forage or hunt made me long for sweetness." she explains.

>"That's understandable, and don't worry, eat as much as you want." you smile.

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-So how was it to meet your parents again at the End-Year Celebration, and wht did they say about your new "career"?
-Well since you are now a fully trained Scout and trained with the Wood elfs now for quite some time whats your view on them.
-I want to hear your opinion of an idear or better a plan i have for Empire Huntsmen Units where Scouts gather together as there own fighting force.
-Tell her about our plan to send the four of them to the Dwarves Wood and High elfs for armor and equipment. They earned it after all.
-Whats her view of our Retinue.
-Well since you have such a big sweet tooth im telling you about my favorite bakeries for these things in Drachenburg and Dracks Keep those two bake some amazing things

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>"So, how was it to meet your parents again at the End-Year Celebration, and what did they say about your new "career" ?"

>"I was so happy you wouldn't believe it. Family is really important to us, and that was the first time I left for so long. We have spent almost all of my free time together, since they arrived in the city a few days before the party. When we talked about what my future could be, they were glad I had such a chance and proud of me. They also told me to work hard for it."

>"I believe every parent would say that after learning their child is part of my retinue. Well, since you are now a full-fledged Scout and trained with the Wood elves for quite some time, what's your view on them ?"

>"They are less snobbish than the high elves, that's for sure. They don't take pride in their immortality, but they can be very mistrusting at time, specially when they don't know you, they may not show it and stay friendly on the outside, if they could do without talking with any other species they would do it. They only respect individuals once they have proven themselves, just like I did. To summarize it, for the wood elves about other species, individual good, people as a whole bad."

>"It's good that I am on their good side now, it would have been hard to get them to like me. Now, I want to hear your opinion on an idear, or better a plan I have in mind. Empire Huntsmen Units, where Scouts gather together as a dedicated fighting force."

>"Hmmm. I'm no expert or tactician, but this seems like a good idea to me. It would be best to have them as auxiliaries of the Legions, scouting and gathering intel is really important during hunting, so I believe it should be the same for war."

>"That's an interesting take on my plan, of course I didn't decide on anything yet, but I may come back to you about it later. Now, as a reward for finishing your training, I decided to send Dillon, Emelyne, Isabella and you on a little trip to the dwarven's city to get armors, and visit the wood and high elves to get equipment. For this you will pose as adventurers, but don't worry, I will provide you with letters proving that you are acting on my behalf if anyone should say something to you on the road, you also have my royal sigil to show you have higher imperial authority than anyone else."

>"I . . . Thank you your highness."

>"No need to thank me, hark work deserve reward, and since you have such a big sweet tooth, I'm going to give you the address telling of my favorite bakery in both Drackenburg and Drack Keep, those two bake some amazing things."

>"Oh ! Hum-ahah. . . . I'll take you up on that offer then."

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>"It's my pleasure. Adeleine, If you don't mind, I want to ask you something, You can speak your mind, everything will stay in this room, alright ? What do you think of the other members of my retinue ?"

>" . . . I think all of them are good people . . . Well, almost, Ruriska probably did some things that would put the most cruel demon to shame, and lady Gweyr is scary when she is angry. Lady Sorhorin is so gentle with everyone you just want to be her friend. Lady Nerva and Aleanor are great fighters and are easy to speak to, they don't strike me as the kind to reject people. Now Shelur is a whole other matter, she can be so lively at time that I don't think she will ever truly be used to royal lifestyle, but that why I like her. Murata is a man of few words but when he speaks it's so interesting, I dream of one day be able to visit his homeland, it must be a true wonder. Beside those thoughts, I believe they are the best the empire as to offer."

>"It's good to see that you hold them in such high esteem, but don't sell yourself, or your friends, short. The four of you are also exceptional."

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To finish your streak of meetings, you spend time with Isabella today, the timid young mage seems more confident compared to when you first saw her, but she is still shy around you, and the way she talks make her so cute. It is a great day, with the sun blessing the world with its warmth despite today being the early day of spring. You are outside, walking in the garden with Isabella, discussing about her training in the MRC.

>"-And did you learn new spells ?" you ask

>"Yes, like lightning, mana flow or unsummon, when it was clear I had an affinity with energy, they put me on the course right away. I still improved the shield spell, just in case." she replies.

>"I'm happy to see that you enjoyed your time in study." you say.

>"I was always kind of a bookworm. It was difficult when I had to practice in from of the whole class, but I got used to it really quick." she smiles.

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-Since you can call yourself a Mage now tell me what you thing of our Magical research Center and maybe what you would do better.
-Well since you said you like Books so much you might want to go back to the MRC in around 3-4 Weeks since there will be some new dilivery to it.
-And well we are on the topic of Books you might want to visit the University here in Drack's Keep with Gweyr together.
-Tell her about our plan to send the four of them to the Dwarves Wood and High elfs for armor and equipment. They earned it after all.
-Whats her view of our Retinue.
-You have to show me all the Spells you mastered maybe you can teach me one or two.

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>"So how was it to meet your parents again at the End-Year Celebration ? What did they say about your new "career" ?"

>"It was wonderful, my mother was on the verge of tears, she was so happy for me. I was always sick when I was little, so they were a little worried for me, but I told them that I'm much stronger now, and they said they would support my future as mage of the empress."

>"It's good to see that your family is supporting you, following the path of magic isn't easy. Now tell me, since you can call yourself a Mage now, tell me what you think of our Magical research Center, and maybe what you would do better."

>"I think it's incredible to gather all those magic users in the same place, being able to study magic all you want, sharing with other mages, it was difficult before, but now this knowledge, their wisdom can be shared and prosper, it was a really good idea, your highness."

>"And how would you compare our MRC with what other Kingdoms and Empires have ?"

>"I don't know I lot about the other kingdoms, only what I have read in books. I have read in a book that the mages in the faraway lands of the south aren't treated the same as here, they apparently have the same status as lords, and highly respected. I also know that the city of Waldschritt is called the mage's city, as it is were you can find the greatest number of mages in midlands, even before the great empire was formed. It is said that he mage's guild is the ruling, there is no lord. I don't think they have a dedicated school like us, as really experienced mages tend to move around and would rather take a single apprentice. Maybe it's quality over quantity for them ?"

>"The mages of midland must have a different point of view that the ones in the north then, they probably have personal spells that they aren't willing to share with anyone. Speaking of wich, you have to show me all the spells you mastered, maybe you can teach me one or two."

>"Ah, I-I'm not a master, I don't think I'm good enough. I could teach you Lightning if you think I'm worthy of teaching you, but you may be better off reading a book, I'm just a novice and-"

>"Don't belittle yourself, you are a great mage, you learned faster than any other apprentice in the MRC, remember ? And beside, I wouldn't be asking you if I didn't trust you entirely. But well, since you said you like books so much, you might want to go back to the MRC in around 3-4 Weeks, since there will be some new ones delivered soon. While we are on the topic of books, you might want to visit the University here in Drack's Keep together with Gweyr."

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>"Thank you, your highness, That's a good idea. . . . Are you sure she isn't going to be angry if I take too much books ?"

>"Why do everyone think she is a monster ? Anyway, since you and your friends finished your training, your going to have some time to relax, and then I'm going to send you on a little trip. You will go to the Dwarven city, then visit the Wood and High elfves to acquire armors and equipments, you deserve only the best for your hard work and dedication. You will be acting as adventurers, but I'll prepare everything for you beforehand, so you won't be bothered by anyone, and you have my sigil anyway."

>"Such a thing. Are you saying Emelyne, Adeleine and me are going to be with Dillon ?"

>"Yes, that the plan. Is there a problem ?"

>"No-Nothing at all, I'll be ha-happy to accomplish this task with them."

>"Fufufu, now that you said this, I need to ask you. What's you view on the members of my Retinue ? You can speak your mind, I won't say anything."

>"Oh . . . Then, you already know how I feel about Emelyne and Adeleine . . . And Dillon . . . Anyway, I really like Silviana, she told me right away to talk to her if I had any problem. Lady Nerva and Lady Herleve look like the kind of women that will alway protect you and I feel at ease with them, as if I didn't have to worry about anything. Murata is strange, so silent, but I think it's just his culture, could you imagine a whole country of people like him ? Oh, and Shelur too, she's pretty wild, but in a good way. Now lady Melraes . . . She can be scary, but I don't think she wants to be mean to us. And I think lady Gweyr is really intelligent, and she has this calming aura . . . Until you do something she didn't like and that's like the heavens coming down on you."

>"Hahahaha, that's true, I know her since I was little and she was always like that if you messed up with her books. But I think she calmed down compared to before."

>"Because she was scarier before ?"

You look at each other, before laughing together. You continue talking with Isabella, the young girl more at ease.