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Games are on Tuesdays and occasionally on Thursdays.

Should be available tomorrow (maybe 12 Hours). Sorry about not being here. Last week was hectic. Hopefully things will be better for me.

Last time on the RotA Campaign
>The group investigates Arsene's Murder
>The group find an assassin.
>Kinny tortures him with music and they find out he's a cephlopod
>Ursus met the otter
>The group kidnap Father Gawain
>Bobby got kidnapped
>Ursa met and got injured by Lincoln
>A terrorist plot was foiled
>Now it is Nighttime and they have a few days left.
>But there is still that prophecy, can they end up preventing that?
Find possibly this week in RotA

Sessions are usually on Tuesdays and possibly on Thursdays

>>6075040
Ursus is up and gearing up to look for kidnapping leads and other clues for the missing animals, Ursus hopes his group is thinking the same thing more eyes on a subject the greater chance of success

>>6075050
How are you gearing up?

>>6075054
Armor up note pad up, having a medkit ready.

>>6075072
>>6075050
What do you do after getting your gear.

I'm here. Somehow I missed this thread yesterday.

>>6075080
I get everyone together to plan our route to comb through the city

>>6075093
>Adler, Jessica, Caramel, Maggie, and a mostly healed Ord, Potato, and Bobby all gather around the area.
"So... what's the plan? Who's going where?"
>Maggie curiously asks.

>>6075040
Whoa, wait what? I don't think we ever found out the cephalopod/raccoon assassinated Arsene. Or if we did, I forgot. I meant to finish rereading the quest a couple weeks ago, but between being sick and then being busy the next week, I never got up to the then-current thread.

>>6075093
>>6075099
"I'm going to the castle, Gawain wanted me to see the scrolls, so I'll go and determine the truth for myself."

>>6075103
I’m pretty sure that the cephalopods will be leading this sacrifice so I’m planning on following along while letting looking into copies of missing persons reports that would fill the supposed prophecy

>>6075115
"Okay, just try and be...subtler than you were with Lincoln. We're dealing with factions bigger than us. If you stir the pot too much, you might end up giving someone indigestion as their next meal. Be especially careful about revealing the humans. I'm not sure if you ever said that you implied or directly told Lincoln about our ancient companions, but it'd be sheer recklessness to do so, both then to the chief arsonist himself, and now to the wider public. Lets meet back here in three hours, at least an hour before dark. Take care buddy." Mog replied, standing up on his hind legs to give Ursus an affectionate pat on the back.

>>6075115
Ord potato and Superman can be the muscle, if they feel up for it.
Bobby and Jessica can help with catching anything we miss as Bobby mog and kinny aswell as caramel can help speak to people on where the missing persons where last seen any associates and other key points to note. Any criticism, alternative ideas or suggestions with this outline of a plan

>>6075123
I did not reveal their existence he just said he smelled human on me and the heated interaction occurred from that

>>6075125
>>6075123
Of course my message comes out right after mog’s, my plan can occur when we fully meat back up and hit suspect areas for investigation

>>6075125
"Like I said, I'm going to the castle to retrieve Gawain's scrolls. Maybe to talk to the Queen too, if I get the chance. I think at least one sneaky person should come with me, just in case people recognize me through my disguise and arrest me. That way whoever comes with me can run and inform you guys. How about this, after about an hour and a half, we'll meet back here. After we meet up, I'll join you in searching for missing people for the remaining hour and a half, before meeting back up here again to prepare for our nightly outings. Sound good?"

>>6075132
That sounds optimal

>>6075133
Bobby should go with him if she feels up to it.

>>6075115
"If we are going by the prophecy the otter gave to Ursus, it would be ten Wolves, five Pigs, three Gorillas, one Rabbit, a False God, which I am going to assume is a human, a lizard, and finally the otter herself."
>Bobby says as she looks at the note that was given to Ursus by the otter.
"Sage must be a crazy mother fucker if she is going to go towards her own death. Still I think it's best that Jessica and Maggie need to stay out of the summit for their safety. Don't you agree?"
>Maggie then stepped up.
"But wait! Wasn't I supposed to come to the summit to help show that humans still exist and be a counter argument to Persephone to show she isn't a god?"
>Maggie interjected
"Yeah, but we can't have you dying on us."
>Bobby countered.
Agree with Bobby?
>>6075103
>Adler went to Mog.
"Want me to help or would you rather I stay?"
Let Adler go with you?
>>6075123
>>6075125
>>6075126
>>6075127
"Counter argument..."
>Bobby then brought up.
"Are you sure it is a good idea to let Caramel talk? I mean she's good at it... but we're talking about Caramel."
"I can try to keep my interests to a minimum. Besides pussy cat I was told I was quite lovable."
>Caramel responded
"Not to mention we need someone to keep an eye on both Gawain and our cephlapod in a jar."
>Jessica brought up.
"If we are going to have someone do that... I think it should be someone who could responsibly handle it. Any suggestions?"
>>6075132
"Place is going to be crawling with guards. Need a good spy?"
>Jessica suggests.
Take Jessica?

Sorry for the late response guys.

>>6075139
Here’s the problem, regardless of if she’s stays behind for her protection or not, I would not put it past these bunch that they have a back up plan to substitute, case in point if Superman was out and about I would not be surprised if there was another human they had captured or have on back up even if it’s extraordinary.

>>6075139
Jessica I trust you on your espionage skills from what you told you have told me, as for watching over our captives, might I recommend bobby, reason being I would not be surprised that these squids have already an idea of our position what with their master seemingly capable of remote detonating his subordinates, if they don’t know where the human is the better chance we have at subterfuge as for why I want to bring caramel i don’t trust myself with being as skilled in communication as she is (unless kinny would like to take point on that)

>>6075139
>>6075146
"Hmm, I doubt they have a backup human just lying about. We can't assume that without evidence. Persephone is the only human we've heard about from the cultist camp, from Adler himself mostly. Most of the humans in this city would come from the icy vaults within the temple basement, we'd know from Arsene if there were more that had escaped previously." Mog started, scratching his jaw idly.

He began pacing around the table, doing his best to think while talking "As for whether or not Jessica or Maggie should come to the summit, I say we leave that issue to be discussed later. We're burning daylight as is."

Circling to Jessica's side as she spoke up, he gave her a thankful lick, then said "I'd be glad of your company. Though if you come with me, then I think Adler...and maybe Maggie should stay to guard the seed house and our prisoners while we head out. Ursus can manage with everyone else for our initial foray into missing persons investigating. Thoughts?"

>>6075150
Indeed we are burning daylight.
>Ursus nods his agreement

>>6075147
>>6075150
>>6075146
>Jessica then nods her head and gives her icegun to Maggie.
"If they try anything funny shoot the fuck out of it."
>Maggie then nods her head and saluts Jessica.
>Bobby then chimes in.
"Alright we have our missions let's go."
>Mog and Jessica (disguised as a wolf) then head to the palace.
>Ursus heads out for his own investigations with Bobby, Ord, Potato, and Caramel.
What do you do as you head out?

>>6075160
All right then Ursus fully geared begins to maneuver around towards the local law enforcement office to ask for any leads in missing persons and any information about them make himself look like a private investigator looking for possible leads

>>6075160
Mog donned the upper-class disguise that Kinny had made for him on their first nightly outing in the city.

>>6075163
>The guards of the law enforcement then stare at the bear.
>One of them looking like the guard that was there during the search for Bobby.
>The guard wolf look at the bear.
"Excuse me sir, may I ask why you barged into our precinct?"
How do you respond?
>>6075165
>The castle was well guarded.
>Jessica of course donned on her disguise as a wolf to wear armor, making her look like your bodyguard.
>There as soon as you approach the area, you see one giant wolf approach the two of you.
"Who goes there?!"
>He asks with a huge growl.
"What brings you to this castle?"

>>6075175
I apologize I am looking for missing persons to help assist the local community, Ursus says up front to the officer I apologize for barging in unannounced.

>>6075179
Specifically I’m looking for leads and information in finding missing individuals and possibly assisting the local community

Sorry, had to step away for a bit. Should've mentioned it. I'll be a bit longer.

Rolled 5 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>6075179
>>6075183
"I guess I could help with that. More animals we find the better... wait a second... you look familiar."
>Give me a Deception check must beat the insight.

Rolled 3 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>6075207
Rolling

>>6075210
Hey can I get assistance with this from my group?

>>6075210
"I recognize that bruise. You're the bear that talked to Lincoln. How's your throat? Didn't know you were a detective, why didn't you mention it?"

>>607521
>Ursus begins to list his reasons one claw at a time
Because i was quite distracted, my freind could have died while i was far away, my other freinds where injured when I found them, and then I find out that it was an attempted assassination not to mention nothing about being a detective would give me any ounce of persuasion in getting my freind back from being taken away forever so I’m sorry for not mentioning this officer, as for my throat I’m fine, the cost of a tussle and possible burns is nothing compared to my friends safety and well being.
Ursus said all of this in a calm monotone in an attempt to keep his emotions from surfacing.

>>6075223
"Yes. Understandable. Now onto the missing animals case. We only had three reports an-"
>Before the guard could continue, the door was opened.
>One of the rookie guards Ursus met earlier had arrived.
>Carrying a rabbit in his mouth.
>Not just any rabbit but Chief Cottontail himself.
>Flailing as he demands to be let go of.
"Your queen will hear of this! I demand justice!"
>The rabbit chief says.
"Sorry but rabbits are not allowed in the summit. Them's the rules kid. And with the way you are constantly asking to put in there, I understand why some dogs were calling for harassment."
>The younger guard said.
Intervene Ursus?

>>6075175
Mog wordlessly stepped closer and gestured to his lapel, where Gawain's pin had been tacked.

>>6075231
"Ah. You have permission to enter Gawain's quarters. Acceptable. You may enter."
>The giant wolf steps aside.

>>6075228
Ursus intervenes, sorry officer but I have evidence backing that that rabbit is in fact a leader of multiple tribes of rabbits he does actually have some serious connections and power, ursus turns towards caramel can you please elaborate on this more for the people who are not in the know

>>6075235
Mog nodded, walking past the giant wolf calmly.

When they were out of earshot of the wolf, he whispered to Jessica "Keep track of how many footsteps we take and the different branching hallways we pass, it'll be useful to make a map of this place for later, in case we come back here. This place has changed since last I visited."

>>6075238
>Caramel nodded but then you were interrupted by the young guard.
"No. Rabbits can't be part of the summit. Despite their "importance" within their community. I don't care what complaint he has, rabbits get no say to official hearings."
>Caramel and Ursus then turn to the older guard.
"What he says is true. You can thank or blame father Gawain for that one."
>The older guard confirms.
>>6075243
"So far 20. But still counting sir."
>You then hear someone rummaging through what sounds to be papers.
"A thief?"
>As you soon arrive in the room you soon spot a female wolf looking through the documents that belonged to Gawain.
>Judging by the gown she was wearing you could tell she was in fact royal.
"Where is it. I know he gad names for when the event happened."
>The wolf says as she continues to rummage on and on.
Ignore her and question her.

>>6075247
That seems extremely biased and shifts power something extremely towards imbalance in power, Ursus pauses rubbing the bridge of his nose, you probably do see that but are gorced to follow along any way because of the law. (That will have to be discussed in the summit), if you have a list of things you would like to discuss please get it in writing, now back on the task we just got off topic can I please get information that you’re willing to disclose the three reports and the detail would help

>>6075247
"My queen?" Mog questioned hesitantly, reaching out hesitantly to turn her around by the shoulder.

As he did so, he channelled the Goddess's light through his paw, purging any maladies from the fervent royal.

>I use Lay on Hands to attempt to remove the influence of Gawain on her.

Lay on Hands can remove poisons and diseases. You did say the cephalopods count as a parasite before, though I'm not sure their mental influence can be removed when they aren't inhabiting the person themselves. But, if a squid were inhabiting her, this should remove it, I think.

>>6075248
"Thank You kind bear."
>The chief says as he begins writing everything he can down.
>The younger guard then scoff.
"Yeah good luck reading that. Everyone knows that bunnies are stupid creatures. Especially with their dumb fascination with the old ones. Wish we had the old laws back. Making it illegal to even touch thevold ones stuff. That would put the rabbits back in their place of fearing everything."
>The older guard glares at his younger protégé.
"Sorry about him. Let's get to those reports."
>>6075254
>The queen stares at Mog.
"I thank you for healing me. I don't know of what but you are free to use your magic however you please. Though I will admit I have been tired lately. Now what brings you here mister...?"
"That's lord. He is Lord Tavish of Baskerville."
>Jessica says, giving you a wink.
>She's been doing good learning of your world's geography.
"Baskerville? Where all the rich hounds live. A pleasant surprise. What brings to these fine lands Lord Tavish?"

>>6075260
Thank you Ursus gives an appreciative smile to the experienced guard, and then an extremely nasty side eye to the green horn.

>>6075260
>>6075263
Unfortunately, I have to go. I'm needed outside. Feel free to continue without me though, since we're in separate groups. I should also mention that I'm glad that this is back. I'll see you guys on Thursday, hopefully.

>>6075263
>The guard then leads you to a room with documents.
>Three of which are the missing people.
>Two wolves... and a bear.
>The bear being the apprentice who Arsene had.
>The two wolves you do not know.
"I'm sorry about earlier by the way. I really didn't see your cat friends. I don't know how I didn't. I'm also sorry about my rookie. He shouldn't have said that."
>>6075266
Fair enough Mog. Be safe.

>>6075268
I am also sorry for earlier it was extremely unprofessional and to be honest Bobby is extremely adept at being hard to spot, I honestly don’t understand how wolves can see rabbits as unintelligent, I’ve seen rabbits operate extremely complex equipment such as an old one plowing machine, he should seriously look into understanding them more because if he underestimates a rabbit with ill intentions he could wind up dead.
>Ursus looks over the reports writing as much as he could down such as locations suspects, witnesses and those reporting the missing people (with the skill of a trained book nerd).
I will let you know if I find anything or if these people turn up.

>>6075271
We can take a pause it’s getting a bit late for me

>>6075283
Alright.

>>6075295
Should be available tomorrow

>>6075947
I'll probably be there early tomorrow, but I'll have a short time available to participate.

Hey guys. I'm sorry to say that I don't think I'll have time to participate today. Hopefully next week will be better.

>>6076575
Hopefully kinny will be present

>>6076606
For next game for clarification

Sorry had a bit of a rudh got called in and I had to rush into some things. I forgot. Sorry.

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>>6076606

>>6076728
Nice to see your epic pics again Kinny.

Again I need to apologize about not being here.

I'll be able to make it tomorrow, though I'll be pretty late.

Should be available in 10 hours.

>>6079700
Fantastic
>>6076728
Now I’m thinking of a cat version of Shan that hunted a large shark instead of a whale

>>6079731
That’s supposed to say Ahab not San

>>6075271
"It's because we're all scared of the dangerous ones. Someday someone is going to find something very dangerous and just mess around with it because they think it's a plaything. Then as soon as one accident happens... we're all doomed. I heard it happen to herd sheep once. It was a huge massacre. I can explain the fear of the old one technology but not the rabbits. Honestly I'm just as confused about that as you are. But can't really argue with our current preist. Though Arsene could but he retired... or rather was retired."

>>6079889
I wouldn’t be surprised if they already have and then deactivated it, rabbits seem to know a lot more about old one tech then any of us, probably studying and learning from the devices they uncover, I think they are probably more equipped than us to prevent possible destruction. That’s the problem with not actually getting to know a group of people and marginalizing them, you tend to think them stupid, or cowardly or affix stereotypes that have formed because of that marginalization. But hey I’m just talking aloud as I read these reports the bear report seems much older than these two so I’m going to focus towards them not to mention the priest passing gives me little on leads there

>>6079926
To be clear
I’m focusing on the wolve reports to be clear I think a typo happened

>>6079926
>>6079928
"How do you think the priest's passing is connected?"

>>6079933
I’m not certain it’s more a gut feeling so I’m not going off of it yet as for the wolves I need to investigate further, if I come across the temple I will probably speak to her successor to find out more details

>>6079937
"I guess that makes sense. No need for whistleblowing."

>>6079941
Indeed and especially with respected members of the community, that’s a one way ticket to getting shoved in the back

>>6079942
That’s meant to say shived

>>6079942
>>6079943
"Are you sure you feel you well guarded in this town? Need some guards with you?"

>>6079947
No I’m good besides I know how to avoid that not to mention the possibility of evidence or information becoming unrecoverable due to to many laws on the ground if you understand the metaphor not to mention imagine if I and the guard detail you put in place get caught I can imagine the backlash

>>6079954
"Understandable."
>The old guard nodded.
"Anyways I wish you luck on your investigations. Be safe detective."

I'm here. Will be a little while before I can get a post up.

>>6079966
Thank you Ursus nods towards the man, have a good day.
Ursus nods towards caramel and the rest of the group, it’s time we truly begin, as he walks towards the exit and informs his crew on the leads he’s gained.

>>6079971
>As you exit the building and get to a safe unsuspecting area, Bobby, Ord, and Potato soon arrive.
"What's the situation?"
>Bobby asks the bear.

>>6079975
We have a total of three leads one of a missing bear two are wolves, I would not be surprised if there are more missing that are unreported but I have hunch that they will lead back to the plan

>>6079978
That’s not supposed to say plan but kidnappers/ kidnapper

>>6079978
>>6079981
>Bobby then looks at the bear again.
"No offense Ursus but this is literally the bear you found in the subway when fighting the spiders. Guess we forgot to report on that."

>>6079987
Shhh I know that, Ursus quites Bobby and then points back to the authorities.

>>6079990
Do you wanna get arrested for failing to report a dead missing persons?

>>6079990
>>6079991
"True."
>Bubby said completely muffled by the bear's massive paws.
"But it's still something that should be investigated. Then again how do we explain everything in the subway. Maybe you're right we shouldn't."

>>6079996
I have an idea but we can elaborate on that further, right now the wolves need to be investigated aswell

>>6080001
"So what do we do about the wolves?"

Rolled 7 + 8 (1d20 + 8)

>>6075260
Sorry for the wait. Should get less hectic for me when summer ends.

Mog bowed low, as was appropriate. He held the bow, waiting to be relieved. While he did so, he spoke "My purpose here is multitude, your grace. To begin with, I initially came to speak and listen at the summit. Though I also intended to meet with an associate, Kimmy Cash, if you know him?" He waited for her answer, politely. Then he carried on after acknowledging their lack of mutual acquaintance, "Along the road, I had two curious encounters, one with some sheep who led me to speak with Father Gawain, the other with someone who I now understand to be a fugitive..." He hesitated for a moment for show, "...a fellow by the name of Mog...or something or other. Anyways, Father Gawain spoke to me at length, and we really hit it off, even if we disagreed. As for this Mog fellow, he wanted to meet with you, said this was all a misunderstanding. He ran off, but I have a feeling he'll want to be in the city as well, if I happen to run into him, I could arrange a meeting between the two of you, get this 'misunderstanding' all cleared up?"

Again he waited for an answer. Then made a show of silently mulling it over, before seemingly deciding to move past the issue while he thought her response over. Instead he finished his story "Anyways, Father Gawain and I met in a tavern by chance, here in the city, I mean. He gave me this pin, told me to collect the scroll and all his materials, said I was ready to be shown the truth. He's a tad indisposed at the moment, what with this dreadful business with Arsene passing and his injuries from the Monkey King."

>Persuasion to try and get a meeting between her and the 'real Mog'.

>>6080016
*should say "Father Gawain and I met again in a tavern by chance"

Implying a second meeting.

>>6080016
>>6080022
"Mog? A criminal? Why I haven't seen Mog since I was a small pup. He didn't seem to be a bad dog when my grandfather was still king. He was just a stern stoic wolf, only snapping to prove a point. At least that's what I recall. That was 12 summers ago. Maybe it was a different wolf I was thinking of but my grandfather did speak highly of him. Either way I can't see a wolf like that betraying this country. It's unorthodox and out of character. And while I would like to gave a private meeting with him I simply can't. I am far too busy to prepare for the summit. I must make sure it is perfect and that no animal warm or cold blooded can break it. Must reinforce everything. That's why I am in this room. I'm searching for the schematics for the courtroom in which the summit will be held."
>The queen says as she continues to search around Gawain's room.

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>6080031
Mog hid his disappointment, instead moving to search the room himself. He motioned for Jessica to help him look for the scroll.

As he stepped in beside the queen, he chuckled, then asked curiously "An interest in architecture then? What use is a blueprint for a courtroom that has already been built? Some modifications being made?"

>Investigation check with advantage from Jessica's help to find the scroll and any other interesting material from Gawain.

Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>6080031
>>6080044
Forgot to roll a second die.

>>6080015
We go and speak to witnesses and people who reported the disappearances investigate known locations and identify possible culprits then reconvene with our group and raid these areas then rinse and repeat gather clues on possible organizations they could have taken people who haven’t been reported missing

>>6080044
Make another roll since Jessica is assisting you.
>>6080046
And you have already done so. Take the higher number.

"To make the building stronger. I may have only lived in this castle and roamed a bit in this kingdom, but I know the tension between our three factions. If we are lucky we will settle all of this peacefully with no issues. But this... goddess business. I am not sure what it is or if it is a danger to all of Canis Lupin, but I will make sure that whatever damage it does, it will only be sealed in the courtroom."
>The queen says as she continues rummaging.
"No luck with you two either huh?"

>>6080050
"No luck here I'm afraid." Mog replied with a huff.

He stepped back to survey the room, looking for hidden compartments. After a quick glance around, he decided his eyes were too poor for the task, so he tapped Jessica on the shoulder to get her attention.

"Why don't you take the lead on this, look for secret rooms or compartments, my eyesight's no good." he murmured quietly to her.

>I'll provide assistance to Jessica on Perception or Investigation to look for secret compartments instead.

>>6080049
Here are your two wolf reports.

June Driftwood
Age: 17 Summers
Sex: Female
Fur: Brown
Eyes: Golden
Occupation: Blacksmith Apprentice
Last seen by the fountain area in the town square with a group of four unidentified wolves.

Hogar Grimmsnarl
Age: 24 Summers
Sex: Male
Fur: Grey
Eyes: Glossy Gold (Blind)
Occupation: None
Last seen near the entrance of Canis Lupin.

Rolled 1, 18 + 3 = 22 (2d20 + 3)

>>6080055
Rolling.
Also cooking lunch brb.

>>6080056
We check the blacksmith first the second one will be the outskirts disappearance, i have suspicion that the one closer to town was perpetrated by squids while the other might be owl bear or squid

>>6080063
>The group agrees.
>Bobby and her group decide to keep watching from the rooftop.
>Only jumping in when things get really rough.
>Jumping in with daggers and claws if things get rough.
>Caramel stood by the bear being his ward, the Robin to his Batman.... whatever the fuck that meant.
>They then head off to see the Blacksmith.

>>6080059
>Jessica thought using her snout to sniff it out might help, but it clearly didn't.
>Plus there was an off putting smell in this room.
>To her at least, not to any wolf.
>Strange best to ask about that in private.
>Jessica then helps the old fashioned way.
>She had to dig through a few files but eventually found it.
>Jessica then looked at it for a bit.
"Huh... this looks really old. Like Old Ones old."

>>6080076
"Careful with that, here, look for a umbilicus to attach it to, then find a tube to put it in. I'll get the rest of what we came for."

Mog began looking through the rest of the files, trying to find any info on his plans for the queen, the summit, anything to do with the rest of the cephalopods.

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>>6080076
Couldn’t find a robin themed bunny

>>6080083
Give me a Perception check.

Rolled 8 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>6080091

>>6080099
>You found nothing that will help you.

>>6080112
"Einstein, I don't suppose you came along for the ride, did you?" Mog asked to the open air.

Really, it was a faint hope. He was hoping for one of those bags of holding. Alas, the mouse rarely ventured far from Kinny. Stockholm's syndrome was a chain that bit deep it seemed.

The wolf waited a few moments, hoping the mouse would reply. If not, he'd have to start stuffing everything in sight into his pack.

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so uuuuh where are we..?

>>6080125
You want to say you are with Mog and Jessica?

>>6080127
No... I will... stumble out of the shadows. Let's say Kinny had to go for a.. uh... business. Of sort. And he is now back...
But do keep in mind it's an hour before I can give game my full attention. Just remembered it's tuesday.
>>6080124
>posts a second before me
is this a challenge of speed

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>>6080125
The castle, in Gawain's room, with the queen. Or if you're with Ursus, then you are investigating missing persons. We are separated.

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>>6080130
>Speed
Always has been.

What is jessica's form currently? And... why is queen in gawain's room? Is gawain dead? Anything I should know?

>>6080135
Jessica is a wolf
The queen was looking for blueprints to the courthouse to make it stronger incase a fight does break out.
Gawain is not dead
Ursus has met the otter
Prophecy about wolves dying
Wolves are missing
Wolves are racist against rabbits
We currently have Gawain and he has a squid in him.
Also stopped Lizard Terrorism
Ursus has met Lincoln.

>>6080132
Kinny slid into the room inconspicuously, brushing a suspicious feather off his shoulder and letting it drop to the groun. "I'm back." The black cat stated as he gave his battle-scared companion and then the transformed human a nod, nonchalant as if he wasn't gone for days on end. Only after doing that, did he realize the royal-looking wolf in the room and after adding two and two together, determined this could be the wolf queen. The cat gave her a nod as well. "Queen."
Can't wait to learn I just broke all the rules of royal wolf etiquette. Ah well, I will just Acrobatics out of the room if necessary.

>>6080151
"Oh you must be this Mr Kash. Lord Tavish mentioned he was traveling with you. Will you be at the Summit as well?"
>The Queen asked.

>>6080151
Mog did a triple take, glancing, then peering over his shoulder at the familiar voice, only to disbelievingly turn back around to face back towards his scrounging work, then snap back around when he realized who it was. He almost gasped in relief at the cat's timely arrival, hurriedly padding up to him before the cat could blow their cover.

"My queen, this is the associate I told you about, Kimmy Cash, an-ah...financier." The wolf brushed down his slick threads self-consciously, leaning in to whisper to the cat, "Hey, good timing buddy, I kinda need your bag of holding to vacuum up all these papers, we're looting all of Gawain's stuff."

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>>6080084
>Ursus is over at the blacksmith there he sees the Blacksmith.
>Big fella really.
>He is an ox.
>Mostly black with a small blue hue to it.
>He seems to be working on some strong armor at the moment.
Care to ask him for his time.
>>6080158
>>6080151
"Well judging by his fancy clothes I assume he was rich. His fancy stride also gives me an idea that he has about a million silver. Possibly two. Mr Cash may I have a referral to your workplace if this kingdom ever by some plague go into debt."
>>6080124
>The mouse popped up stealthily from Kinny's pouch as the queen was distracted talking to the mouse.
>Must be learning from the Kin-meister himself.
>He of course starts to go close to Mog.
"Something you need good sir?"
>The mouse asks.

>>6080170
"Hey there Einstein, looking real sly with those moves. Guess you learned from the best. Can you vacuum up all those papers and any other small objects that will fit in the magic purse? Real quiet-like, while the queen is distracted. Gimme a tap when we're good to go, then hitch back up into Kinny's pocket and we'll be on our way outta here." Mog leaned down, close to the ground to whisper into the mouse's ear.

>>6080179
>Einstein gives out a thumbs up.
>He soon begins the process of gathering paper.
>Quietly.

>>6080170
Ursus walks over to the oxen blacksmith, sir may have a moment of your time to talk it up involves the missing person’s report you filed? I understand you are a busy man and metal working takes a great amount of concentration

>>6080184
>The stops as he places the metal in cold ice water to cool down.
>He soon then turns to the bear.
"You have come to help look for my apprentice correct?"
>The bull asks.
"I already helped the dogs, they didn't help me in return. You sure you can help?"

>>6080187
I believe I can help.
>Ursus raises his note pad and pen and gets read to write.
I already have a few theories on the disappearance but I need to have more concrete information

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>>6080133
gifrel
>>6080158
"Independent entrepreneur." Kimmy corrected Lord Tavish with a wide smile on his face. "No problem, Mog." The cat whispered through his teeth so thst the queen wouldn't hear.
>>6080170
Kimmy then turned towards the Queen. "A cat of my rank does not concern himself with such pocket change, my Queen." The black cat bowed, and while he bowed, he sighed so that nobody could see. Coming here unprepared was risky, hopefully he wouldn't have to prove how deep his pockets were. Especially since the most important pocket just ventured away with one very particular mouse.
Don't you love waiting 60 second before making a post!?

>>6080190
>>6080170
But...that's not a gif.

"Right, yes, of course. Independent entrepreneur." 'Lord Tavish' quickly corrected himself, rejoining the conversation to make cover for Einstein.

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>>6080191
shush

>>6080190
"I would offer to have dinner with you but unfortunately I must go and fix up the courthouse before the summit. However..."
>The queen then gives Kinny a pin.
>A royal pin.
"Maybe we can talk afterwards Mr Cash. You may use that pin to come in and out of the castle if you wish. Lord Tavish, the blueprints please."
I fucking hate the captcha as well. It's worse when you have to wait 300 seconds to start a fucking thread.

>>6080189
"Concrete?"
>The bullsmith says.
"I already told the police that she was with four wolves I didn't recognize near the fountain. After a while she was gone. I never saw her after that. She disappeared without a trace. I couldn't find her and neither could the others."

Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>6080194
"Ah, right, we're still looking. It'll just be a moment, my queen." he replied obediently.

Immediately he turned around to the pile of what few papers were still scattered about that hadn't been vacuumed up already, and made a show of neatly sorting them out and looking through them with quick, hurried motions.

>Dunno what kind of check is needed to find the blueprints she's looking for. Maybe a wisdom or perception check, in which case my bonus would be +3 or +1, respectively.

>>6080194
"I'm honored." Kimmy took the pin and placed him on his chest. "I will try to find time for a visit later, but my schedule is rather busy, too." The cat said with a hint of sadness, like he wasn't spending all of his time sleeping and conning various animals of stature higher than his.
>Wait 5 minutes to post
or
>Hack into 4chan backend in 2 minutes
>>6080191
"Should I keep her busy longer?" Kinny nudged and mouthed the question to Mog.

>>6080200
A term I heard from some where.
Hmm did she mention anything unusual before the disappearance, any odd shift in behavior?

>>6080203
"As long as it takes for Einstein to finish up." Mog squeaked out the side of his mouth.

A small measure of despair wormed its way into the paladin's head. Einstein must've vacuumed up the blueprints already, they weren't in the pile he was looking through. Hopefully it didn't come up. The summit being safe was pretty important. If nothing else, now that they had access to the the queen, returning the document should be easy.

>>6080202
"Lord Tavish... you are holding the blueprint. Forgive me my queen. Lord Tavish has had several memory problems as of late."
>Jessica then took the blueprints from Mog and gave them to the Queen.
"Thank You dear, and please make sure that Lord Tavish is safe when it comes to those memory losses."
>>6080203
>>6080211
"Then maybe another time Mister Cash. I'll be sure to wear my best dress the next time we meet."
>With that the queen leaves, leaving Kinny, Mog, Jessica, and unknowing Einstein alone in Gawain's Chamber.
>Einstein then popped his head up.
"Excuse me Mog, but may I ask why you want these blank religious documents?"
>>6080204
"None. She was just her usual helpful self. Always was. She was always asking if I needed help. Just because I am old. Newsflash bear, once you reach 40 Summers, you are considered old, however just because I am old doesn't mean shit. I can do things by myself. I know she's just worried about me but I don't need her to baby me. I was in four major battles in this war, I think I can handle myself."

gonna bath, be back in a bit

>>6080212
To be clear, we aren't talking about the scroll, right? Because I explicitly handed that off to Jessica to hide in a scroll case. I wasn't holding it. Like seriously, that was the whole point of us coming here, we should probably retcon that moment if it was the scroll.

>>6080212
>>6080218
Though, if it was just the case of Jessica noticing I was holding the thing she was looking for and didn't notice, then I'm fine with that. Just as long as the blueprint and the scroll aren't the same thing. Mog's watery blind eyes and all that.

>>6080218
No it wasn't the scroll it was the blueprints to the courthouse which was very old and from the old ones time.

>>6080219
Scroll is safe.

>>6080212
>Ursus makes an apologetic face.
you care a lot about her, well I’m going to be looking for her and some other missing people I will give you updates on the investigation, now I’m going to go investigate a fountain see if there are possible exits and entrances to a possible lower level to the underground, I already know there are a lot of tunnels running under this city, and who knows maybe they might return to the scene of the crime

>>6080212
Mog blinked, both relieved and disappointed in the wake of the queen's lingering presence. They were no longer in danger at least, but he'd missed the chance to clear his name with her. Perhaps if he had just come out with it, now that Gawain was out of the way. It would have been risky though.

He turned slowly to Einstein, having heard him as if from a great distance. "Blank? All of them? You could've left the useless paper, we just needed the baubles and any documents regarding his plans. Nevermind, lets get out of here. It's a risk being here overlong."

>>6080220
>>6080222
Okay, thanks for clearing that up.

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>>6080224
>Einstein blinked, confused by the wolf's statement.
"But they're all blank. Even the one Jessica is holding."
>Einstein pointed out.
"Are you blind mouse?! This scroll clearly has religious.... text... on... it? I'll be damned mousey is right. But that's impossible. There was clearly text on it a minute ago... right?"
"Maybe it's like magic runes?"
>The mouse suggested.
"Magic runes? You hearing this Mog? Magic runes. I mean the world's definitely changed but I draw the line with magic runes. There's no way those exist."
>Jessica says as she tries to yet again find words in the scroll again.
Mog what do you do?

>>6080223
>Meanwhile with the Bear Detective, he goes on to look around near the fountain.
"Nothing seems off Detective."
>Caramel says as she looks around.
"Nothing that looks like a secret entrance to the tunnels."
Ursus roll me an investigation check with assistance from Caramel.

Rolled 1, 5 + 2 = 8 (2d20 + 2)

>>6080228
Rolling investigation

>>6080228
>>6080215
Mog grabbed the scroll from Jessica's paws, activating his magical sight to examine it and the room at large.

>I use detect magic

We've been bamboozled, fooled, and quite possibly taken advantage of. Not necessarily in that order. Guessing either everything is fine and there is just some invisible ink shit going on, OR the queen tricked us and ran off with the real thing. She was a spellcaster from what I recall, and I gave myself away by healing her right at the start of our interactions. She could've cast an illusion.

>>6080233
DANG IT

Rolled 12 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>6080233
Incase we can get a mulligan because come on let’s move the story

Rolled 20, 18 + 3 = 41 (2d20 + 3)

>>6080237
>Thanks to his magical insight, the old wolf was able to tell...
>There was nothing written on them at all.
>But they are as old as Gawain.
>This could lead to three options.
>One, the goddesses and their lore is fake, which is not the case because Mog has read the scrolls before.
>Two, there was nothing on Gawain's scrolls and he's either lying or the squid is manipulating him and he doesn't know it.
>Three they are hidden somewhere else.
>Hopefully Option 3 is the right answer.

>>6080233
>>6080239
>The caped crusader and his ward were not able to find a clue at all.
>Leaving the dynamic duo completely baffled at this peculiar puzzle.
"Holy Honey Bunches of Oats Bearman, we're really stuck with this missing person's case are we?"
>Caramel uncharacteristically said with a 1950's filter.
>Also Bearman?
>The hell?
>There should be a hypen there somewhere.
>But not to worry, because Bearman Ace Detective was not alone as he had eyes in the sky.
>Thanks to the acrobatics of Bobby and her two clumsy comrades of Ord and Potato.
"Alright boys I think we should go ahead and see if we can find something our ace detective friend's looking for."
"Right away Missus Bobby Ma'am!"
>Can our cat friends help our bear detective out?
>Don't miss out on our next episode, "The Blind Bear"
>or
>"How the Heck Did We Not See That?!"
Rolling Perception with assistance.

>>6080252
Thank god I have people who have better eyes than me. I should really invest in some glasses

>>6080252
>>6080215
"Kinny, can you give this room a once over for secret compartments with Einstein? I had a look, but I'm not good at this, so I couldn't find anything. I'm gonna go after the queen, see if she cast an illusion or if her blueprint also faded. Meet back at the seedhouse afterwards." Mog blurted out, before dashing out the door with Jessica in tow.

He sprinted down the hallway after the queen, glad for the fact that he had Jessica map out their path to Gawain's chambers.

Rolled 13 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>6080252
>>6080237
"Why are we looking for religious scrolls anyway? Don't you have it all memorized by now?" The Kinny asked the wolves while dumping some more blank scrolls on the floor, with second question being specifically addressed to Mog. "Sorry I was gone, the side hustle took a little detour." He added, lifting his head.
>>6080257
The cat squinted and looked around
>Rolling... Perception(?) to find secret passages

>>6080252
>We return back to our story where the Bearwinkle's been stumped by this peculiar puzzle of a missing mammal.
>Only to recieve help from eyes in the sky from our feline friends, the bobtail babe herself, Bobby.
>Bobby with her special 20/20 vision was able to spot something off about the fountain as one of the spouts was not shooting any water whatsoever.
>So the acrocat bounced safely from the roof towards the bear and bunny.
"Bearwinkle this is Bobby. I spotted the problem. The spout shoots no water."
>Bobby explains to our heroes.
>>6080250
>Bearwinkle then notices and gently pulls the spout.
>Leading down towards a secret stairwell.
"Alright Bearwinkle I think it's time we put on our brave faces and head down those stairs."
>Caramel said as she put on a mask of a brave face.
>And so they did put on those brave faces which were masks.
>Bearwinkle and his paw-some posse of Bobby, Caramel, Ord, and Potato head down to the bottom of the starewell.
Roll for Perception Ursus.
>>6080257
"So Mog... I guess the Princess knows you and says you served under her grandfather. Were you like really important or something? If you don't feel like answering that what's our next plan?"
>>6080259
>The clever cat notices something off about the cupboard.
>Like it was recently put in there.
>With a quick tug or two Kinny can see that the scrolls are actually hidden in there.
>Thankfully he has a mouse who can get in there easily.
>With a quick minute or two Einstein was able to get everything in there.
>Einstein then showed Kinny one of the papers, whoch actually had writing on it one that would look very familiar to Mog.
"Are we done looting Mr Cash?"
>Einstein asks the cat?
Stay or start following Mog.

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>6080263
Hopefully my eyes won’t fail me a second time
Rolling perception

>>6080263
"Good job, Einstein. Get everything you can and let's get out of here." Kinny was ready to follow Mog as soon as the documents were loaded and his mouse on board.
>>6080263
>>6080257
Uhm, I'm feeling too sleepy to continue tonight and think I'm gonna sleep. Sorry for being away for a very long time, I just couldn't find motivation. Planned to ne around today but forgot and I no longer have my alarms, so rip

>>6080264
>And the bear's eyes didn't fail as what he was a couple of caged wolves.
>Wolves that heavily resemble the missing mammals from the posters.
"You did it Bearwinkle! You found the wolves! Now let's get them out of here."
>Caramel said as she started pulling on the cages.
>Only to get a weird response from the wolf Grimmsnarl.
>Who was rushing towards the cage and then just...
>Barking.
>Only barking.
>He wasn't even saying a single word.
>Just barking.
>Caramel jumped back as the wolf charged at her trying to bite her.
"What happened... why is he acting like... that?"
>Caramel asked, looking at whatever became of Grimmsnarl.
What do you do Ursus?

>>6080267
>With the documents fully loaded the cat and mouse soon caught up with wolf and human in wolf's clothing.

I and every one of us are happy to see you are safe and sound.

>>6080268
Ursus thinks for a moment and then digs out the nihm he has, if I think what has happened to these wolves has happened then this might help Ursus moves the rock towards the wolf, remember who you are

>>6080259
Uh, lets just pretend I replied quickly before running off.

"Gawain supposedly came into possession of a holy scroll outlining a heterodox view of our faith. He's been using it to subvert the faith of my people. I need to see the truth for myself. Especially since him being possessed by a squid is no longer a viable explanation for his behaviour, since we learned that he managed to form some sort of symbiosis with his parasite. He still has control of his faculties, they are both simultaneously conscious, apparently." Mog explained.

>>6080263
"Important? I suppose, yes and no. I was a royal retainer, one of the very first to take up arms in support of the royal family, not quite old enough to have served the first awakened generations and heroes of old, but I've lived a life of long service directly to the royal line. There's more to it than that, but I'll tell the story some other time." Mog stopped, unsure if they'd gotten lost in the hallways. He looked to Jessica for confirmation they were going the right way, before following her lead as she led on down a split hallway, "I didn't even awaken my paladin powers until the war, where I was guided first by my unit's chaplain, then the elder paladins, once our units reconnected. Upon meeting them, I was charged with duties both sacred and secret, the latter of which I cannot speak on. Nor was I a general, at first. Just a sergeant who was repeatedly breveted up during the course of the war as we took on rapid casualties. My social rank and military rank were vastly different until the gulf closed halfway through the war. And then - are we going the right way?!"

Mog looked around, again querying the lieutenant to see if her mental map model was correct. "Maybe it is better if I lead and you do your pathfinder thing and keep track of where we've been. As for the plan, simple check the princess's blueprint to see if the same thing occurred to it, or to see if she bamboozled us. My detect magic spell is still running. If we catch her in time, I should be able to determine the truth. Now lets go."

>>6080272
He’s blind so he doesn’t know who we are but he’s also acting feral, I think someone pulled the nihm out of him or at least something horrific

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>>6080268
>>6080272
>>6080276
Alright, thanks. Goodnight anons.

>>6080267
Alright, I'm just glad to have you back. The pace was a bit slow without you, and I was a tad demotivated too once your participation fell off. Though thankfully Ursus stepped up a lot with their participation, really doing a lot of independent things and a bit of worldbuilding. We can stop for today, if that's alright with everyone else.

Though, Thursdays still busy for you, or are they clear again?

>>6080271
>>6080272
I'm good to stop here. Are we good for Thursday?

>>6080283
Alright although now I have to worry about the horrific implications of the removal of a person’s sentience

>>6080272
>As soon as Ursus got rid of the stone, his vision became clearer a bit
>No longer did he see everything as a syndicated 1950's drawings but rather as the life he knew himself.
>Maybe getting rid of that stone was a good idea.
>>6080278
>The wolf looks at the stone.
>He sniffs it a bit.
>He is unsure what to think of it.
>He of course ignores it.
>Rather going for the bunny instead.
>Or attempt to.
>Suddenly you hear the door open.
>Bobby leads you behind the staircase.
>You then see a couple of creatures.
>All of them standing on their hind legs.
Give me perception Ursus with Advantage.

>>6080276
>>6080267
>The group then exit the building.
Give me a perception check....
Possibly Thursday.

>>6080282
>>6080283
>>6080287
I will possibly be here Thursday. Can't 100% confirm it. I do need to cook supper though so here's hoping that I can make it on Thursday. Good Night and have a Blessed Time Friends.

Rolled 4, 1 = 5 (2d20)

>>6080289
Rolling perception

Rolled 4 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>6080289
I'm guessing Kinny explains to us that he found the real scrolls, so we don't have to chase after the princess anymore. In which case, the plan is to meet back up with Ursus and help his investigation.

>>6080289
>>6080287
>>6080282
Good night anons, enjoy your sleep/dinner.

>>6080289
Ursus may not be able to determine what species these things are but he gets his axe out

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Rolled 13 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>6080283
Aw, sorry I left. I just took a day off and then folded completely, because I naturally can't deal with schedules and commitment and at some point need a change.
>Thursdays still busy for you
Not all of them. Also uh, next tuesday I have a doc visit because I am ancient and falling apart.
>>6080289
>Rollin Perception

>>6080291
>>6080296
>Ursus may have not been able to see them.
>But he was able to hear them.
"So you are telling me, I can pour this red liquid, even a tiny amount... and they will go feral."
>The first voice said with a couple of snorts.
"Precisely. With no cure at all so if you do use it, use it carefully."
>Another voice said, with a voice that sounded dark and sinister.
"Oh I will. Imagine if you will, all I am doing is my business of convincing the wolves to help us in battle, and being paid handsomely might I add, when suddenly the queen goes wild and then stsrts attacking everyone. That's when me and my men come to the rescue, people will adore us and make the pigs ruler of Wolf country. Sounds like an amazing plan, no?"
>That's when the other being started choking the one.
>You could tell that much from the shadows.
"You are not to expose the queen at all. She is needed for MY PLAN! I am fine with anyone else, but NOT HER, or THE GODDESS!"
>The other figure then started gasping for air.
"Okay okay! Not her! Got it! Who then?"
>The other figure then throws the figure to the ground revealing one of them to be a pig.
"Anyone of them is fine. Just be sure that it's not the ones I have mentioned."
>The other figure then stopped.
"We're being watched. Must be that group again."
>The unseen one said again.
"I must take my leave. Do what you will but don't ruin my plan."
"Wait"
>The pig said to beig as he stood up on his hind legs.
"What do I call this red stuff? I might want to buy it off you again."
>As the other being faded to nothingness it's shadow... looked towards Ursus and his crew.
>It then answered.
"Liquid Nimh."
>The figure then disappeared.
"Liquid Nimh? Never heard of the stuff."
>The pig said as he approached the cage.
"But it seems to work well. Now this is a weapon I can work with. All I need to do is find a way to put it in tbe food. Wonder how much it would costs to nrine the wolf chefs?"
What do you do Ursus?

>>6080292
>>6080292
>As Kinny and Mog talk to each other, the top cat soon notices a certain queen.
>He sees that she is over at the courthouse.
>Along with a bunch of apes wearing orange hats.
>Usually when you see an ape with an orange hat, you know it's for construction.
>Seems she is trying to reinforce the courthouse...
>But why ask apes to do it?
>Kinny of course gives this crucial information to Mog as well.
What do you two do?

>>6081219
Charging the one with the supposed liquid nihm

Rolled 12 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>6081219
Going right for incapacitation

>>6081253
That’s also a plus two with my proficiency so it’s a 16 to hit

>>6081251
>>6081253
>>6081254
Sorry for the late response. Doing dishes.
>Ursus immediately goes for the charge.
>Pinning the pig down to the ground without breaking the bottle of Liquid Nimh.
>Bobby immediately but carefully goes for the bottle.
>She then carefully wraps in it cloth and other cushioning objects so it will never break while in her possession.
>The pig continues to try and escape but can't.
"What the hell?! What are you doing here?! This was a secret location!"

Rolled 2 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>6081260
That’s for me to know and you to find out, urdus goes for a head butt
Damage is 1plus my strength modifier so 3 points

Rolled 3 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>6081262
Wait I have him grappled so I think it’s wich means I have at least advantage

>>6081262
>>6081264
>Ursus really needs glasses.
>As he somehow misses the target he is literally grabbing.
"Are... are you trying to headbutt or kiss me? If it is either it is a poor attempt. Because I really don't know how you are missing. I mean you are quite literally squeezing the life out of me with those strong arms."
>The pig says.
"Either way.... How dare you hold me in such a manner?! Can't you see that I am in fact a Royal?! I am part of the summit representing my nation!"

>>6081270
And you are holding something to make people feral and we have a literal feral wolf that has been missing

>>6081281
Not a good look regardless of diplomatic status besides what’s preventing that literal shady figure from just backstabbing you and raining liquid nihm everywhere?

>>6081281
>>6081284
"Do you know how easy it is for me say you could have attacked me and planted that on me? Why I could easily get you banished from this area! Besides I paid good money to make sure I am safe from this new weapon I have just purchased. And on top of that, I've been experimenting on it. Been applying it to the female and having the male eating/drinking it. Only works if you eat it."

>>6081291
Bobby can you please fetch a gaurd

>>6081291
I already have a alibi for why I’m here do you?

>>6081291
Speaking of where is the female

>>6081293
Wait on that guard I have an idea

>>6081291
Tell me how much would it take for a drop of nihm to permanently drop your intelligence? How much could get away without leaving you completely animalistic but also not quite sentient?

>>6081293
>>6081296
>>6081297
>>6081301
>>6081303
".005 milliliters. Though I will speak it to you in a way that you will understand. It's about a small sprinkle of it. But if you really want them feral. .5 milliliters. 10 drops if you will."

>>6081304
Ursus grabs the bottle out of the pigs hands while the other is on the pigs head allright, so tell me where she is or I’ll start shoving it down your throat

>>6081305
Bobby has the bottle and has it safely sealed, so I'll just say you took it from her.

>The pig then laughs.
"She is literally in the cell next to the feral one. She's been crying for a while now. Only recently stopped. Been sleeping mostly."

I'm here, just catching up.

>>6081314
Hmm that’s good then she could always act as a witness Ursus ties the pig up. Alright there. Now Ursus bends down to the cage the lady is supposedly, hey are you June driftwood?

>>6081317
>She's silent.
>She mostly stays in the shadows.

>>6081318
I’m going to open the cage now is that alright? Ursus opens the cage gently

>>6081320
"DON'T COME IN!"
>You hear her scream loudly.
"Please don't..."
>You can tell something is very wrong here.
Enter or stay where you are.

>>6081324
I’m not going to but there’s clearly something you feel is wrong, can you please elaborate? What did that creep do to you?

>>6081329
"It wasn't him... it was... it was that thing. That strange furless thing. He chained me up and rubbed that... stuff on me. Four different times."

>>6080563
I can super emphasize with needing a change part. I tend to have to switch things up things somewhere between every two weeks-two months. This is pretty much the only thing I try not to miss, because I've made the commitment to everyone else playing. Even then, I haven't been the greatest at keeping to our weekly sessions owing to having to help with renovations, and a couple times just because I wasn't feeling up to it, or was sick.

>>6081219
>>6080563
"Oh, you've got the scroll? Then I suppose we don't really need to follow the queen, I thought that in my clumsiness I somehow misapplied the Goddess's light and failed to cure her affliction. Was quite embarrassed to have been tricked by my own sovereign. It seems that wasn't the case though." Mog mused, seeing the clever cat had found their missing scroll after all.

He pointed by way of lowering his head and making a flicking motion to indicate the queen and the work-apes. "Should we meet back up with Ursus now, or do wanna take a brief look at the construction. We could at least look at the blueprint. Y'know, to make sure the apes aren't doing something crazy, like those lizards were with the bomb underneath the castle? Oh - wait...right, you were guarding the seedhouse or something...carousing with your contacts maybe...hey, what were you doing during that time?"

The wolf looked over his shoulder at the cat, suddenly curious. The ape business probably wasn't important. As much as he resented good jobs going to apes instead of wolves, it was probably an honest labour contract.

>>6081332
And you’re afraid I’m going to become feral if I come in? Or did it have an adverse reaction with you? listen I’ve seen some horrific stuff such as a half half tree thing, and even stranger stuff than this, trust me I’m pretty desensitized to the weird and strange

>>6081338
>The figure then crawled towards the bear.
>You could see how she was now.
>Her fur wasn't as thick, it was a bit thinner.
>She was taller.
>Her paws were more...
>More human like.
>In fact a lot of her was more human like.
>Her hind legs were more elongated and her hind paws were more like Maggie and Jessica's feet.
>Though she still had her animalistic features such as the already mentioned fur, her snout, and her tail.
>She looked up to you.
>Tears in her eyes.
"It hurts to walk now."

Also it is really hard to find kobold (dog version) images for some reason

>>6081219
>>6080563
Seeing his friend was taking some time to think over his answer...or maybe he was just contemplating the optimal position of comfort on Jessica's back, Mog motioned for them to return to the seedhouse to meet back up with Ursus. The construction workers would still be here tomorrow, and they could access the palace anytime now.

>>6081335
>>6081363
>>6080563
>Jessica nods her head.
"I'll go check on Adler and Maggie. You two can try to find Ursus and the others."
>Jessica said as she then started dashing towards the seedhouse.

>>6081355
Ursus immediately puts his coat on her and helps her, is it your legs that hurt or your back and pelvis that hurts when you walk?

>>6081370
He’s trying to get her to walk like a human slightly
Here see how I’m walking upright try it like how I’m walking.

>>6081370
>>6081372
"It all hurts... everything hurts."
>She cries out in pain.
>She does end up walking upright thanks to Ursus but she still winces in pain.
>Bobby, Caramel, and the rest just look at the situation.
"Good god...."
>Bobby says silently as she stared at her with horror and concern.
"The hell happened to her? Is she okay?"
>Meanwhile Caramel's gaze at her was more... curious if anything.

>>6081376
The pig tied up over there did this to her, bo by can you fish out some pain killers for her, I think she has serious joint pain and back pain. Ursus is making sure as much weight is taken off of her body

>>6081389
"I can try to find some."
>Bobby says as she tries to look for some pain killers.

>>6081393
My pack has the first aide kit

>>6081368
"Where would we even look?" Mog muttered.

He looked down the street, trying to visualize which way Ursus went.

If they left here, then Ursus may end up coming back while they wandered off looking for him. The sure thing would be to stay put and trust the bear to meet the deadline they set for meeting back up. On the other hand, Ursus might need their help. But he had Caramel and the cats with him, they'd have sent a messenger if they required aid, surely. He decided to pop into the seedshop.

"Hey! We're headed to the police precinct to get on Ursus's trail. If he gets back here before us, let him know, so he knows we came after him and where to find us. Don't want us going in circles trying to find each other." Mog poked his head into the various rooms, making sure the squids were still secure and everything was alright with everyone.

Donning his lower income disguise, he set off down the street. Vivid red dye was applied to his scar, making it seem worse, and he emphasized his pronounced limp more. An eyepatch and bedraggled rags for clothes followed, though he took the time to put his full plate armour back on, rubbing grease and grit into it to make it fit with the disguise. A war veteran who'd seen better days, a common sight amongst the lupine folk. The final touch was the shoulder-board mounted plaque with the symbol of their make-believe detective agency, something to give her a touch of legitimacy and a reason to be looking after Ursus to the guards.

The city had changed, but the streets were unmoving stone all the way through. Core civil infrastructure remained, where business and houses changed owners and facades. The precinct would be where it had always been, even if once familiar streets were no longer so. It'd been awhile, but he was home at last.

Onto the chipped stone walkways, into the stone station.

>Let the crew know where we are headed. Check to make sure everything is alright.
>Go to the police station.

>>6081397
"Got it."
>Bobby said as she got the Asprin.

>>6081398
>Mog got some stares from people.
>Not the suspicious kind but more of the "Oh another homeless soldier."
>A mixture of pity and annoyance.
>As you travel across towards the police station you do end up seeing the young officer seemingly deal with a problem.
>Probably best for you not to intervene...
Intervene?

>>6081398
to give him*

typos

>>6081402
Stepping into the imagined vision of himself, Mog stepped to the side of the road, the very image of a version of him that could have been. He made a show of lingering, watching the altercation up close, eerily silent.

>>6081402
Hmm we can’t stay here and we can’t let that pig or grimsnarl go or else this guy gets off free so we probably going to need the rest of the crew to help exfiltrate every one out. So we should gag muffle and tag the pig

>>6081409
Ursus is giving june the pain relief

>>6081407
>As the war veteran continues to go further towards the commotion to see what was happening.
>While one would assume it is the young brave officer helping out civilians... it wasn't.
>Rather it was the young officer talking to four wolves.
"So they got the bitch now right."
>The officer asked the wolves.
"They do. Took them two weeks, but we also finally got our money."
"50,000 Silver?"
"Less now, 40,000. They brought it down thanks to the others now know she is missing."
"Dammit. Thought she was a loner. That's why we went after her."
"Don't worry. Next one we get we will make sure is someone no one will care about."

>>6081409
>>6081413
"Gag and muffle! You dare do that and I will make sure you will recieve the death penalty! You will be hanged for this!"
>Ord and Potato then start gagging him with random objects from their pouches.
"Good luck with that retard!"
>Potato says to the pig as he stuffs his mouth with a potato.
"Yeah everyone knows Bears have no neck."
>Ord follows up as he shoves fertility statues in his mouth as well.

Sorry I am late. As you can tell had to go somewhere.

>>6081436
>>6081413
Don't worry about it. I think I'm gonna have to disappear myself in a minute. No real reason for it, I'm just super tired, I barely slept last night. This might be it for me today. Sorry for barely participating. Assuming my brainwaves don't flatline for 8 hours, I'll try and come back in a bit after a nap.

>>6081436
Thank you now June I’m going to need you to be very brave for me alright? I have some friends I’m going to introduce you ok? we are then going to take you some where else where you can get some help, in going forward alright?
>>6081443
We can pause here but this is getting really interesting

>>6081443
>>6081446
>>6080563
Alright, I'll see you three later.

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>>6081446
How I imagine her form looks and how liquid nihm effects mammals
Imagine from palladium games tmnt mutants and other strangeness a pen and paper RPG

>>6081448
Image not imagine

>>6081449
>>6081447
>>6081443
AAAH FUCK I fucking forgot. Although, I'm sick anyway so I couldn't participate much either. Sorry anons.

Should be available in about 13 hours.

>>6084506
I should also be available about 30 minutes to an hour after you are, based on the time you gave.

>>6084522
Going to be available but be aware that later on since im starting college my schedule is going to be crunched

>>6084536
Basically I’m going to be posting slowly between beats in lectures

>>6084544
>>6084536
Wish you luck on your college lectures Ursus.
>>6080563
>>6081469
I also hope you are safe with the doctor Kinny.
>>6084522
See you soo Mog.

>>6081446
"But how can I go on?"
>June asks as she cries.
"Look at what I am now. I am a monster and suffering because of it."
>Bobby then got the pig gagged and bound.
>Making sure he can't speak or move at all.
"Pig's done.... what do we do about the blind guy?"
>Bobby asks the bear.

>>6084787
Hey hey hey you still have your mind that’s the important thing, you are not a monster I’ve seen monsters and you are not that, as for pain and image I have a temporary fix that might work Ursus pulled out one of the rings they had, this ring lets a person shift their form temporarily its old one stuff but it should still work if it doesn’t I know a few people that will definitely want to help you ok? I have a few theories on what has happened to you but please try to keep going ok I know there are people who care about you especially the ox blacksmith who wrote the missing persons report,

Now I’m going to help get Grimsnarl safely out and ready to not immediately try and eat caramel, I think his mental state has reverted to his ancestors which means he’s as good as a wild animal at this point. also if anyone asks just tell them the truth up until it reaches the pig bastard over there he’ll deny it and use the legal system to get out of this so if we can’t find a stronger legal way around then we’ll bury him into the ground.

>>6084796
How you handle Grimsnarl?

>>6084797
Rope gag and a lot of being bit
Ursus gets in front of the cage taking up the frame of the opening read to block an attempt to escape with his body to make sure he doesn’t get out

Rolled 7 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>6084798
>Potato and Ord get Caramel out of there immediately.
>Ursus then gets in front of the cage.
>Rope and gag ready.
>He soon opens the gate.
Roll me a strength check, you must beat this dex save.

Rolled 1 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>6084800
Rolling strength

Rolled 4 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>6084801
Ah come on! I swear it’s like this board hates me, well upon realizing I’m being over powered I immediately switched to flipping the wolf into its back in attempt to regain the upper hand

Rolled 12 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>6084801
>>6084802
Yeah the way this board hates you rolling dice is bullshit.

>>6084801
>>6084802
>>6084800
I'm rolling a disadvantage die since he is technically blind.

>>6084800
>>6084801
>>6084802
>>6084805
>Apparently, the bear was not fast enough to grab the blind wolf.
>You would think Grimsnarl would go after Caramel, June, or maybe Bobby.
>Or maybe seek freedom once he was out of that cage.
>But no.
>Why leave when he has a perfect snack right in front of him?
>Neatly packaged for him to eat.
Ursus what do you do?

Rolled 2 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>6084806
Ursus attempts to tackle him once again with his mass

Rolled 17 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>6084807
Really audible sigh
I’m going to be attempting this a lot it seems

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>6084807
>>6084810
>The bear then successfully tackles the blind wolf.
>Pinning him with his weight.
>Grimmsnarl, now angered by the bear, soon starts trying to bite him.
Ursus does this hit you?

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I's here and kinda clueless on what the current motions are. Sorz.
>>6081335
Do you also find it difficult to get yourself started on complex tasks? Like remembering what was going on here and reading and getting into writing/character (combined)?

>>6084814
>>6081436
You just found out that one of the guards, the young one, was actually responsible for one of the kidnappings.

>>6084812
Nope gotta love body armor

>>6084820
>Luckily it felt more like he was just a pup teething on you rather than a huge wolf biting you.
>Thank the Frozen King.
>Still he was trying his best on his futile journey to bite you.
>It was there you decided to try and tie him up first as he was distracted.
>You then proceed to gag him by tying his mouth shut.
>Now the wolf was bounded like the pig.
>Looking as the damage to the pig however...
>Looks like he did a number on him.
>Going towards the neck.
>Instantly killed him.

>>6084823
Well there goes any legal options and possibly getting information out of him. On the flip side it cuts out a few problems as well, still a very grim end, I’m sorry you all had to see that, this old man has some serious strength, in the mean time we are going to package the pig and sneak his remains out then bury him somewhere he isn’t gonna be able to get out, then we get you two out to the safe house, as for how that ring I gave you July might be able to shift your form back temporarily to your original one then we can work on a permanent solution ok?

>>6084830
>June nods her head.
>She then puts the ring on.
>Turning back into a regular wolf.
>She feels very exhausted still but thankful that she is back to her form.
>June then thanks the bear.
>She soon starts going up the stairs with Bobby.
>Meeting up with her men and Caramel.
Ursus what do you do.

>>6084836
Be careful that ring needs to recharge via sunlight, Ursus gets the body of the pig closing the wound so it doesn’t leak bless then B line towards the forest, think his gleaming axe he has shovel, I need to burry his remains in the woods if an owl bear digs him up they can eat him as long as his bones aren’t identified, don’t need a possible war to occur better the pigs just think he went missing.

>>6084845
He’s putting it in his pack of course not letting people see the body Ursus is not that stupid, (The damn text deleted the segment about the backpack)

Sorry I don't think I am in a mental place right now to continue after all.

>>6084848
Hey man you do what you need for your own sanity, it’s ok if you need the day off

>>6084845
>>6084847
>Ursus ran as fast as he could to the forest.
>Luckily no one noticed the dead bleeding pig on his back.
>As Ursus then arrived in the forest, he then heard a familiar voice.
"Need help disposing that?"
>Ursus looks up to see none other than Sage the druid otter.

>>6084847
It's okay Friend. If you need some rest and a break that is fine.

I'm here, just catching up. Will be a while, making a late breakfast. Also wasn't fully caught up on Ursus's side of the story once we separated IC.

>>6084848
Sorry to hear that, take all the time you need. Was it a struggle to catch up or a lack of confidence to begin writing? Or are you just not feeling well?

>>6084814
Only when I'm not in the right mood, sometimes I can just begin things and keep going without trouble. Other times projects get me into a perfectionist mood and I can't begin actually starting until I go through a capital R Ritual of mapping out how I want to do it and then having to stick to how I imagined doing said task.

>>6084779
Sorry for being so late, though to be fair, I wasn't expecting you to start so soon based off of when you said you'd be available.

>>6084853
>Ursus takes a moment to breath in and out to calm himself.
Are you going to use what’s happening here as leverage to get me and the party to do stuff? We’ll iether way i have a shovel to dig this corrupt monster an un marked grave but I’m also worried the corpse will just resurrect and that means a walking reason for war and o start between wolves and pigs which I really don’t want, if you are willing to help get rid of the corpse that would be helpful.

>>6084869
"No."
>Sage simply replied.
"Just wanting to help out. You did just kill two of the animals that were destined to die. Making the prophecy come faster. I was just wondering if you needed the body gone since you are afraid of it coming back to life. I do have hungry owlbears that would enjoy the taste of pork."

>>6084873
>(Ursus mental shuts up because if he says he only killed one by negligence he would probably ruin the plan).
Well if you can take if the bones then that would work aswell did you see everything that happened or some how could guess through all that nihm stuff I’ve heard about?

>>6084865
I just feel like shit about my self and can't get my overanalytic mind to get through the lack of information about literally anything. We left what I presume was chapel or whatever and I don't know where we are or what we're doing or anything. But yeah, I just want to burn everything today.

>>6084914
"I just know this stuff bear. I hope you can accept that answer. In the meantime. .gip eht taE"
>Two ferocious owlbears then took the pig's corpse from Ursus and began devouring it.
>Bones and all.
"Satisfied bear?"
>She asks with a smug smile.

>>6084918
Am I satisfied with this not coming back to possible war between pigs and wolves yes, am I satisfied about the death and suffering no but I am going to have duck it up and keep trying, now i apologize for the briefness of this meeting but I have to go take care for some of the victims that owl bear tormented and experimented on.

>>6084926
"No need. The blind one will die soon. As for the one now on two legs... she might survive. However I am unsure if she was destined to die."

>>6084865
Oh and of course I forgot to add what I wanted to add. What you describe sounds a bit like ADHD. Both need for change and getting into flow of things/perfectionism. If the questions from the ADHD "test" are of any indication, at least.

>>6084536
Understandable, education takes priority. We managed to continue going forward for almost two years even with stuff going on in our lives, so I'm sure we'll manage.

>>6084845
It needs moonlight to recharge, actually. We'll have to manage who uses a ring more carefully from now on, given that they don't last 24 hours and we only have like...4 of them, I think. If June, Jessica, Maggie, and possibly superman or one of us uses them, then the rotation gets all fucked up.

>>6084917
Well, I'm not done rereading the whole quest myself, so my notes are wildly out of date since the beginning of the Canis Lupin arc. But, if I have the time - which I probably won't, given my schedule - I'll try and write out a quick timeline for you of what has happened so far in the arc, on either Wednesday, so that you are informed for Thursday, or sometime on the weekend, so that you are ready by next week. Depending on when you think you can participate. For now I'll just try and update you on what has happened since the previous night in-game.

Woke up --> spent a lot of time essentially relaxing in character and doing not much (OOC, I needed to take it slow around that time, since I was both busy, tired and out of it and wanted a slower pace) --> met 'Superman' (a human from one of the underground vaults, iirc, who thinks he's superman and was mugging the forest cultist's owlbears) in the park --> got led to Superman's home --> got his backstory, sorta --> I think we had some revelations about Nihm, but I can't remember if that was here or later --> got attacked by an owlbear and killed it --> tried to sneak back to our safehouse but were tailed, so we mugged the raccoon --> interrogated it, it was Arsene's killer under the employ of Gawain, also a squid --> due to info from interrogation, I decided Gawain was evil and that there weren't a splinter faction of squids --> decided to assassinate Gawain --> kidnapped him instead when he revealed that he lives in symbiosis with his squid and is in control of his body --> still waiting for a more detailed interrogation + way to kill the squid inside him --> current thread --> Ursus and I separate, he investigates missing people, I go to find Gawain's 'holy scroll' that contains this strange alternate version of Mog's faith that he Gawain is using to subvert people to his ends --> you know the rest up to this point from our end --> Ursus tracks down missing people to a secret underground hideout where a pig and some secret dude (maybe a human with ties to Xenarus?) are keeping the kidnapped people --> one wolf is feral, the other is half human, half wolf --> Ursus mugs the pig, the secret dude gets away, ties up the feral, gives June (halfie) a transformation ring --> goes to bury the pig body --> you and I meet a younger cop that Ursus met earlier, turns out he hired the 4 kidnapping thugs on the pig's behalf, but we don't know that yet.

Real post next, will be probably 25 minutes. Sorry for taking so long, wasn't writing out a monster post or anything, was just eating/looking after guinea pig.

>>6084934
Maybe. I dunno. I've been like this for a while. Not the foremost of my concerns though, the OCD is worse.

>>6084930
Is there a way to prevent that from happening? Maybe through some form of magic or religious faith based restoration? On top of that is there a proper way to cure or at least help June, she didn’t deserve what happened to her and having a counter to the liquid nihm would be helpful, especially if the squids make the stuff gaseous and spread it through the streets.
>Ursus ponders.
This liquid nihm is clearly mutagenic maybe a retro mutagenic substance could be derived from the substance hmm was the liquid nihm supposed to create new humans by mutating animals?

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>>6084941
Hey, it's all good. Take your time Mog.

>>6084948
"Well.... you could ask Ozwald... but he's hundreds of miles away."

Rolled 2 + 8 (1d20 + 8)

>>6081436
One's mind would be scrambled, deciding how to solve this issue. It was plain as day what these bold-faced criminals were talking about, once you gave it some thought. The issue was how to bring the truth to light without also getting himself in trouble.

Then it clicked. He was disguised as Ursus's partner. Ursus now had a reputation for hotheaded, outright reckless pursuit of what he thought was good. It followed that his partner would have similar convictions. He just had to play the role, he'd preserve his disguise, and assuming all went according to plan, keep out of prison.

It was absurdly reckless, but he had a plan.

Raising his voice to the crowd, Mog yelled "Is this what our great city has come to?! Corruption, conspiracy to kidnap, taking bribes, assault in the process of said kidnapping! What has become of our once noble lawkeepers!?" He violently tore his sword from its scabbard and flourished melodramatically, levelling it at the group of conspirators, "Doesn't it make your blood boil, to see how low we've fallen? I charge you with these crimes and demand you surrender in the name of the queen, I'm making a citizens arrest!"

How was he to come out of this intact, when they had the law on their side? Easy, Mog had a trick up his sleeve. He just had to win the fight.

>Mog demands they surrender and performs a citizen's arrest. Intimidation check. I'm fine if it fails. If they disobey or try and run/arrest me, I immediately attack.

Rolled 5 + 6 (1d20 + 6)

>>6084956
>>6081436
I assume that fails. I don't use Lucky. I attack them, nonlethally. The younger cop specifically.

For my party members, no I haven't gone insane. I do in fact have a plan on how not to get arrested.

>>6084956
Would you like to use your Lucky?

>>6084953
Ursus ponders on that bit, hmm maybe there might be magic that could Assist in communicating with ozwald but he needs to put that on the back burner to go tend to his new charges thank you for the information.

>>6084959
No. Though to be clear, that roll was for the intimidation check, which presumably fails. The next roll was for the attack, since I assume they run/try to arrest me/ignore me.

Rolled 7, 19 = 26 (2d20)

>>6084956
>>6084957
"Yeah, you and what ar-"
>Before the rookie could finish, Mog slammed his sword.
>The wolf was hit but his armor was able to protect him.
"You son of a bitch! Striking an officer of the law! Get him boys!"
>You see all the wolves grab their sword.
>It seems you are now in trouble.
>Time for a fight.
Roll initiative.
Rolling for enemies (+0)
Rolling for Jessica (+5)

>>6084963
"You are welcome. Be careful. I expect you to play a bigger role than expected."