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1031036 No. 1031036 ID: db4755

In the land of Enur, the runes of magic control all that occurs! But one day, something caused these runes to fall down from the heavens onto the surface of the world! Now the spirits(That's you) are tasked with guiding a champion on their quest to recover these runes before the world falls into chaos!

Choose a race and gender!

Human: A human! The most abundant race in the land. Have a natural affinity boost with all elements of magic!

Kin: This animal-like race sports animalistic features such as tails ears claws and fangs! They naturally have sharper instincts and are quicker!

Gilland: Born with gills and webbed hands and feet, this race is the master of water and sea! The best swimmers, with the ability to breath underwater!
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No. 1031037 ID: db4755
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1031037

Also choose an elemental affinity and a history!

Elemental affinities give your champion advantages in magic and activities pertaining to the affinity. They'll also thrive when in an area that's abundant in their affinity, and have strengths and weaknesses against other affinities. (Water --> Fire= Water strong vs Fire)

Your champion's history will affect in-universe contextual activity such as conversation, behavior and skills. Choose from those available, or submit a custom history.
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No. 1031038 ID: 5eae95

Female Kin with life magic and a merc background
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No. 1031039 ID: 93072d

Deffo going with Gilland.

Our "hero", actually began as a thief, trying to rise up in the undersea's criminal underworld by mastering earth magic, the essence that defied everything in his environ.
This affinity backfired, as it slowly imbued him for a sense of wanderlost towards dry land which, after a few too many encounters with local authorities in his home reef, finally pushed you into exploring the world of the landlubbers.
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No. 1031044 ID: ea5947

human male
life affinity
ordinary farmer
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No. 1031051 ID: 5d9787

Human Male
Arcane affinity
Isekai protagonist
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No. 1031057 ID: 36784c

>>1031038
This
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No. 1031062 ID: a8cd9f

>>1031038
Seconding this
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No. 1031067 ID: 2b3343

Female kin
Arcane
Thief
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No. 1031068 ID: e51896

Male human
Life
Thief
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No. 1031073 ID: afe7de

>>1031038
This
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No. 1031075 ID: 629f2e

Female Kin with Wind magic and a Noble background.

Sometimes I just want to be a part of the aristocracy, okay?
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No. 1031076 ID: 90c451

Male Human. Solely for the smug look that guy has.
Arcane Affinity.
Thief. Specifically a Rogue, specializing in fooling hapless adventurers and conning hapless villagers.
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No. 1031078 ID: 3466cb

gilland male. Fire, thief.
(Or human male if gilland is completely thrown out the running)
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No. 1031082 ID: e5709d

Raccoon-Kin
Intersex
Earth
Spellthief

You were born in the glowslums, a horrible excuse of a labor camp which was designed to breed high-quality magic soldiers by exposing hundreds of peasants and their unborn children to acres of dirtland filled with unstable Wild Magic. Only those lucky enough to win the superpower lottery survive to adulthood.
As expected of your origins, you rose through the ranks of the Mages as fast as nobles, and more competently as well.
And then one day you somehow 'stole' the ability to cast magic from one of your less-than-courteous colleagues. And now you're on the run.
+ Extremely powerful magic
+ Magic Sense (low chance of innately understanding a spell before it is fully cast)
- Weakened constitution
- Mutations
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No. 1031084 ID: 210f04

>>1031075
This
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No. 1031090 ID: c92a02

Female kin, arcane mage.
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No. 1031093 ID: bdef6e

>>1031067
This. Maybe some cat, racoon or wolf? The wolf kin you showed looks uber cute
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No. 1031101 ID: a9af05

>>1031075
This sounds fun
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No. 1031102 ID: b01382

>>1031037
Human wizard with specs into arcane magic.
Lets go full magic baby!
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No. 1031103 ID: dee951

Female Kin. Water. Otter.

Get the benefits of Gilland AND Kin!
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No. 1031104 ID: 0838d6

>>1031101

Actually, ignore my original >>1031073
I like this idea of an aristocratic wind noble. We already got quests with mercs, let's be high society!
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No. 1031105 ID: d0108b

>>1031075
this
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No. 1031118 ID: db4755
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1031118

Your champion is a female kin noble with a wind affinity! These attributes will present their own advantages and challenges during her quest, but I'm sure with your help she can overcome them all!
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No. 1031119 ID: db4755
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1031119

Now that we've chosen our champion, we need to locate her! Please choose a starting land! Each land has it's own strife and climates which you'll learn more about once you're involved! You can also submit ideas for just what our little noble was DOING in this land! Home in the castle or keep? A diplomatic visit to another land? Feel free to submit ideas.

Falen Icelands: Chilly plains and forests of snow! Kin are native here! The Moralot Kingdom, though small in size, is located primarily here! Our noble belongs to this kingdom, so there would surely be lots of friendly folks here! Those with Wind affinities find advantage here, as well as those with water affinities.

Edge Mountains: Tall mountains and gigantic caverns beneath the surface! Kin are common here. The Moralot kingdom holds some power here, but it's mostly controlled by something that lives beneath the surface of the mountains... Those with Wind affinities will find advantage here, along with Earth affinities.

Uwashan Plains: Large plains and forests, lovely land! Kin are present here, but not widely welcomed. The Uwashan Empire controls this place. Those with Earth, Arcane, and Life affinities will find advantage here.

Filland Swamps: Murky, wet swamps cover this coast-land! Gillands are common here! The Uwashan Empire holds control over this place. Those with Water and Earth affinities will find advantage here.

Eyaran Desert: This land is made up of large stretches of hot desert! Home to the Eyaran people, who continue an ongoing war against the Uwashan Empire! Those with Fire and Earth affinities will find advantage here.

Koraban Islands: A collection of tropical islands! Gillands mostly control this place! Those with Water affinities will find great advantage here!
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No. 1031120 ID: 9a2966

>>1031119
Ice ice ice!
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No. 1031122 ID: 9a2966

>>1031120
Oh, and in their domain's largest city's town hall, answering petitions from the locals and addressing recent concerns.
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No. 1031128 ID: 629f2e

Edge Mountains!

I'll agree with >>1031122 about our unnamed noble handling the public, giving her some role in politics. Unlike the old nobles, who are secure in their wealth and don't need to concern themselves with commonfolk, our character can be in a less-secure position, likely coming from a lesser family and requiring public support to maintain her position.
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No. 1031130 ID: 643288

Tropical islands!
Let us have feel good sunny adventures!
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No. 1031132 ID: ea5947

Mountains, trying to negotiate a better/cheaper supply of metals to the Moralot kingdom.
Alternatively, desert, due to a pilgrimage that certain low-standing nobles are required to take to increase their standing.
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No. 1031134 ID: e5709d

Koraban Islands, on a 'diplomatic' trip. All nobles use this excuse to get a vacation, especially since those that take frequent vacations excel above their peers for some reason.
After all, vacation is technically illegal under Holy Law.
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No. 1031137 ID: a9af05

>>1031119
Falen Icelands

Our noble lady is extremely wealthy, but instead of greedily holding onto her wealth, she's extremely generous and frequently uses her own money to help the common folk. This makes her very popular and everyone loves her.

She's currently visiting the small town outside of her castle, in order to help with some of the political issues that are going on.
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No. 1031140 ID: bdef6e

The obvious option is Falen Icelands, but is also kinda boring if we have all things on our side. I'm torn between Koraban Islands and Edge Mountains.

I vote for Edge Mountains as I find more sense for us to be there and because I'm curious about that "something beneath the surface". We could be sent to help some ally in their feud or be sent to investigate a misterious attack on a village as part of our training as noble.

For Koraban Islands a posible reason to be there could be a diplomatic mision to set up a comercial route which jumps over the Moralot Kingdom. It could be cool to help sailing using wind magic to always go downwind. (Also I like the idea of angst because it's too hot, too wet and the sand gets in the fur all the time)
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No. 1031141 ID: 36784c

>>1031128
Do this one!
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No. 1031193 ID: db4755
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1031193

That's right, our champion riding along in a carriage, high in the Edge Mountains! Tasked by her father to join a mission to a small village, which has requested assistance in negotiations with natives! Quite the important mission! She must be beside herself with anxiety and excitement!
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No. 1031194 ID: db4755
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1031194

Or... She WOULD be that way, if she weren't fast asleep! Must have been a long journey for her! But it's not over yet! You'd better call her name to help wake her up!

(Please choose a name for our champion!)
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No. 1031195 ID: ea5947

Maya
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No. 1031196 ID: 9a2966

Mirenu Du Claive!
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No. 1031198 ID: 61d618

Rene du Bois.
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No. 1031207 ID: e7c7d3

Bobbert McDonner. It's very feminine in your home culture, but everyone else doesn't seem to think so
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No. 1031209 ID: e5709d

Fel'ta Hanselt
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No. 1031221 ID: a9af05

>>1031195
I like this name.
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No. 1031222 ID: bdef6e

>>1031198
I like Maya, but this get extra point for remember to add surname.
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No. 1031232 ID: db4755
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1031232

>Maya Du Bois

"Guh- I'm up I'm... awake. Are we there yet?"

That's right, her name is Maya Du Bois! Such a lovely, regal name! Look at our little lady!
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No. 1031233 ID: db4755
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1031233

'...I swear somebody just said my name.. It must've been a dream... I'm sleepy!'

Here it is, the critical time of introduction! What will the first thing you say to Maya! Remember this will reflect on how she sees you forever! So whatever you do... Don't say anything completely ridiculous!
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No. 1031234 ID: ea5947

Nice tits.
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No. 1031235 ID: 36784c

>>1031233
Hello, Miss Maya, you have been chosen as a champion to help save the world and us spirits here to help guide you on your journey.
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No. 1031240 ID: bdef6e

"Hello there! We need hands, like physical hands capable of doing things in the physical world. You might have't noticed it, but the world is about to collapse!. Maybe can you help us to stop the apocalypsis? Free if it can be, because of our lack of physical money..."
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No. 1031256 ID: 3328c7

>>1031235
Succint statement. I support it.
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No. 1031269 ID: cef5c7

>>1031233
>Don't say anything completely ridiculous!
You're not the boss of me! I'm gonna say, "Anything completely ridiculous!"

>>1031234
Also this!

But seriously, just say this >>1031235
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No. 1031270 ID: e5709d

>>1031234
*PUNCH*
"... But yes, this sums up 30% of our collective personality.
The good news is, if you're hearing us, it means you're going to be lucky! Like, really lucking lucky! We help heroes become legends and villains become overlords!

Our company has gone through many brands; The Orb of Infinite Psyche, TGChan Incorporated, Aaa Voices In My Head, and now, Questden. But our charter is as clear as ever: explore the multiverse, looking for adventurers and heroes to command and advise. We've lent our services from the lowliest of peasants to the highest of gods. We've turned some of said peasants into said gods!
And best of all, it's FREE*!

*Questden is not liable for any consequences as a result of actions taken based on consultation. Questden may be capable of assuming direct control of the client, nearby entities, and the fabric of reality. Any and all information collected by Questden can and will be used against the client in a court of law. Questden may not be persecuted for any sexual harassment within quests. Clients may be forced to integrate with each other in overly sexual and nonsensical events on occasion.

... tl;dr: You're not crazy, not yet. This is part of the cost of being a chosen one.
Now it's time for you to choose - answer the call in search of your heart's desire, or go back to your life?

... Look, we can prove we're not just insane voices in your head. Give us some unsolved mathematics theorems and we'll use our magic to find the right answer."
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No. 1031279 ID: fec07f

>>1031233
So good news bad news time:
Good news: you are now the lucky recipient of an entire crowd of otherwordly entities that can help observe and advise you through all manner of trying times

The bad news: A bunch of us are perverts and/or just interested in being entertained rather than your wellbeing, oh and if you talk to us you'll look crazy
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No. 1031286 ID: 30b9f6

>>1031235
Could also mention it's because the runes of magic fell from the heavens and scattered across the lands, cause unknown.

This is bad, yes? Yes.

Recover them all and save your world from chaos, Maya Du Bois.

Or you'll be stuck with us for QUITE some time.
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No. 1031292 ID: 629f2e

Hiya Maya. Don't be alarmed, but you have spirits in following you now. Feel free to respond to us in your head, so that you don't look like an insane person talking to imaginary friends.
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No. 1031304 ID: db4755
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1031304

>Nice tits.

"Wh-What!? My..."

>Hello, Miss Maya, you have been chosen as a champion to help save the world and us spirits here to help guide you on your journey.

"Champion? Spirits? What're you talking about? Who IS talking?!"

>Could also mention it's because the runes of magic fell from the heavens and scattered across the lands, cause unknown.

"I'm still totes confused!"
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No. 1031305 ID: db4755
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1031305

>Recover them all and save your world from chaos, Maya Du Bois.

>Or you'll be stuck with us for QUITE some time.

"Could you guys slow down a sec? Did you say you were spirits?"

>A bunch of us are perverts

"I figured that part out at least!"
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No. 1031306 ID: db4755
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1031306

>Feel free to respond to us in your head, so that you don't look like an insane person talking to imaginary friends.

"Wait, nobody else can hear you?"
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No. 1031307 ID: db4755
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1031307

*glance*
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No. 1031308 ID: db4755
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1031308

Oh.
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No. 1031309 ID: 9a2966

Blame magic. Voices on the wind.
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No. 1031310 ID: bdef6e

Think fast! "You know I am messing with you. Do you?"
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No. 1031311 ID: ea5947

Ask him if he's, what, never seen an insane person before?
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No. 1031313 ID: bba5bb

Kindly request that your present company get those eyebrows under control. Those eyebrows are very powerful.
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No. 1031314 ID: bb78f2

He's hot.
He's not your dad right? He's available?
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No. 1031315 ID: a9af05

>>1031308
Just pretend that you're still half asleep and you were having a really weird dream where you were talking to a bunch of ghosts. You thought you were still talking to them when you woke up.
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No. 1031316 ID: e5709d

Ignore him, he's silly.
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No. 1031317 ID: db4755
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1031317

>Pretend you're still half asleep.

"Ohh my! I'm so tired... I was having this crazy dream, where I was speaking to a bunch of ghosts! Quite the odd dream, right? Haha! RIGHT??"

>Never seen an insane person before?

"Wh-What's wrong, never seen an insane person before? Haha just kidding! I'm just messing with you!"

>He's hot. He's not your dad right? He's available?

WHAT?? I mean he is available, but I would never- No he's not my dad! He's my-
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No. 1031318 ID: db4755
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1031318

"Sister... Can you please try to act normal once we reach the village! The last thing father needs right now is another embarrassing incident like the Sumpter Festival! He's already angry with you enough! Try not to earn any more of his ire!"

"Yes, brother..."

He's my elder brother. Alto Du Bois. And his eyebrows ARE powerful.
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No. 1031319 ID: 34dfce

>>1031318
Reminds me of Professor Oak.

Also, you are a bit of an airhead, aren't you? Well, fine. Tell him that we are here, also tell him you are keeping this to yourself and it shouldn't cause an issue.
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No. 1031321 ID: abaa91

>>1031318
"So no talking about voices in my head? Alright, alright. Spoilsport."
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No. 1031322 ID: ea5947

So, what is the Sumpter Festival and what did you do there?
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No. 1031323 ID: 37a47a

>>1031318
>Sumpter Festival
Ok, now we've gotta know, what's he talking about?
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No. 1031324 ID: 9a2966

>>1031322
More importantly, where are you headed and what is the nature of your punis-- mission here in the Edge Mountains?

Many things must be turning fair strange in the world with the runes of magic fallen down. Perhaps whatever troubles you are to address will involve one? You could ask your brother for the rundown if you forgot the most pertinent details.

As well, we've no formal knowledge of your better traits, other than a sense of your noble lineage and your wind affinity! What are your strengths as you see them, Maya Du Bois?
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No. 1031325 ID: bb78f2

>>1031318
QUEST DISCOVERED!
Get brother a girlfriend or boyfriend!

We love playing matchmaker! Shouldn't be hard with those eyebrows, but he seems so serious, maybe that's why he's single. You should tell him to tone it down a notch, otherwise he'll scare all his potential partners off and make our job harder.
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No. 1031326 ID: a9af05

>>1031325
Maybe don't say any of this? Her brother already seems to be annoyed, we don't need to give him anymore reasons to not like Maya.
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No. 1031327 ID: 37a47a

>>1031318
I already don't like your brother, he seems like he's an asshole.

By the way, Maya, just wanted to let you know that just because we're with you, that doesn't mean that you have to say or do everything we tell you. It's your choice and you get to decide if you want to say or do anything we suggest.
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No. 1031337 ID: 84374e

Not gonna lie, your bro is kinda hot (guess it runs in the family). Is he usually this upset though? Probably feeling like he is being punished for your mistake in a way. How is your relationship, is he usually an ass, and how much can you rely on him?

Gonna have to figure out how to sort out whatever tasks you have been given to keep you occupied, before fate decides to to mess with your life... more than it already has. Can't shirk your responsibilities with an insanity plea, after all.
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No. 1031354 ID: 3466cb

>>1031327
>I already don't like your brother, he seems like he's an asshole.
Nonsense, he's trying to look out for his younger sister and his family more generally. Both are scions of the most venerable House Du Bois, and thus must maintain an impeccable poise before the common folk and high peers alike. Alto is presumably the heir to Maya's esteemed lineage; it is natural that he should be concerned for the dignity of their dynasty and his dear sister's duties and demeanour within it, with all that entails.

We should definitely find someone to get him laid though, he's too high-strung. Don't you want nephews and nieces, Maya? Or a court eunuch catamite to hatch conspiracies with?
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No. 1031362 ID: 36784c

Ok everyone, let’s slow down. Give Maya a chance to process everything that’s happening before we go dumping a bunch of information on her.

>>1031354
While that is true, he still didn’t need to be a dick about it.
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No. 1031364 ID: afe7de

Compliment your brother's eyebrows while you process the million spirits talking to you now
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No. 1031374 ID: e5709d

>>1031319
Oh yeah, I see the resemblance! We should get him some painted rocks that he can throw at the local zombies or something!

So... what are your skills, anyway? Please tell me you know how to defend yourself in a fight...
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No. 1031386 ID: db4755
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1031386

>You're a bit of an airhead, aren't you?

Well, they DO say those with wind affinities tend to be airheaded! I'm totes not though!

>Many things must be turning fair strange in the world with the runes of magic fallen down...

Okay, what are these runey things? Magic history was a total snooze-fest so I slept through it.

>Ok everyone, let’s slow down. Give Maya a chance to process everything that’s happening before we go dumping a bunch of information on her.

Yes! One crazy head voice at a time please!

>What is the Sumpter Festival and what did you do there?

The Sumpter Festival is an annual festival held in Moralot where people gather and celebrate harvest and trade prosperity! As for what happened there...
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No. 1031387 ID: db4755
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1031387

...I'd rather not talk about it.

>Get brother a girlfriend or boyfriend!
>Shouldn't be hard with those eyebrows, but he seems so serious, maybe that's why he's single.

Right?? I tell him all the time he just needs to loosen up a bit, but he's all... 'The needs of our kingdom come first!' like, come on! Just get laid!

>Your brother seems like an ass!
>How is your relationship with your brother?

He's a bit of a stick in the mud, but he's my bro! We used to be really close and play together a lot, but father started splitting us up when we got older and Alto just... got more serious, I guess!

>Your brother is hot.

I hope you guys are real spirits. I hope I'm not just crazy and can't stop thinking about how hot my brother is...
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No. 1031388 ID: db4755
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1031388

>What's your mission. Ask brother for details?

Maya: "Hey, Alto. Why did father send us here again?"

Alto: "It's to help settle a trade negotiation between one of our villages and some natives. Something about demanding more money for the metals they're mining. It's as you might put it... a 'snooze-fest'"

>Compliment bro's eyebrows.

Maya: "You have nice eyebrows."

Alto: "I... Thank you."

>just wanted to let you know that just because we're with you, that doesn't mean that you have to say or do everything we tell you.

NOW you tell me! Honestly, it's strange. When I hear you, it's almost like they're my own thoughts and desires. It's a bit confusing.

>What are your strengths and skills?

Well, I'm a noble so I know my way around a fancy dinner party... People say I'm charming... I know some wind magic. I always liked it.

>Please tell me you know how to defend yourself in a fight...

I mean, I've play-fought Alto before when we were kids but... I'm a noble lady! Why would I ever need to know how to fight?
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No. 1031389 ID: db4755
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1031389

*SLAM!*

Alto: "What was that?! We've stopped! Something's wrong!"
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No. 1031390 ID: 2aa5f0

>I'm a noble lady! Why would I ever need to know how to fight?
you know in case someone tries to kidnap you for ransom since nobles tend to have money or kill you for political reasons. Normal noble stuff really.
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No. 1031391 ID: 0838d6

>>1031389
This, this is the reason why.

But since you have wind affinity and are a noble you must know some vague magic right? Like flight or a speed boost, or a wind blade?

... right?
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No. 1031392 ID: 1b0596

>I know some wind magic. I always liked it.

OK, what specifically can you do with it? What are the limitations?
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No. 1031393 ID: dd8dc9

Look outside.
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No. 1031395 ID: 4dac42

Ok here is the plan. You seee a bad guy, you blast the living hell out of him, like, send him flying. If you can't do that, just try to keep them at bay whilee we figure out how to deal with them, or just assist your brother, he seems to know how to handle himself.
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No. 1031397 ID: a9af05

>>1031388
>I'm a noble lady! Why would I ever need to know how to fight?
Well, nobles tend to get kidnapped because their families have a lot of money to pay ransoms. Or nobles get killed in order to prevent them from influencing politics in a certain direction.

Knowing how to fight will help prevent you from being kidnapped and/or killed. And if you can't fight directly, then make sure you provide support to whoever can fight.

>>1031389
Did something land on the roof?

Ask Alto if he's got a weapon? Because I've got a really bad feeling about this.
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No. 1031398 ID: 9a2966

You are on a wagon, moving. Something landed on top of it. Stands to reason that this something fell or jumped from above. Or flew and landed. It also stands to reason that a strong gust of wind might blow it off again.

So if you peek your head out the side and find out it's bad... blow it off again!
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No. 1031406 ID: b55163

>>1031398
We don't know for certain whether something has landed atop the carriage. But, certainly, that slam can't be good news, and the coachman is probably in trouble. It would be best for Maya to follow her brother's lead -- she's wearing practically nothing and has no combat experience, he's armoured and seems trained. Do our Du Bois siblings have armament with them in the interior, anything useful in the trunk compartments under the seats?
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No. 1031413 ID: bb78f2

Maybe you just got a flat and need to replace the wheel. But it's probably bandits, lets go stomp them... let your brother and bodyguards stomp them while you miraculously cover their backs with magic in a rare moment or two.

You'll be fine, just be paranoid and think you won't be fine, and you'll be fine!
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No. 1031415 ID: e5709d

Why does this feel so familiar-

Oh no.

Maya, listen to me very carefully. Push your brother onto the seat cushions of the carriage, then do the same. Wait a few minutes for the spears to run through the carriage doors, or command your brother to get on the floor and into ambush position, if he knows any military tactics whatsoever.

We watched the Varkian queen die this way, we're not going to just let history repeat itself.
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No. 1031416 ID: 84374e

>can't stop thinking about how hot my brother is...
...There is a joke to be made here about nobles and their siblings, but this is neither the time, nor are they your thoughts. Doesn't exclude you from being crazy though.

Quietly tell your brother to whisper, put his helmet on (if he has one), and arm himself. And make sure to stay away from the windows. Any specific spells you know?
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No. 1031418 ID: db4755
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1031418

>In case someone tries to kidnap you for ransom money! Nobles get kidnapped for money!

That's what GUARDS are for! And I'm so lovable! No way anybody would want to kidnap me!

>You must know some vague magic. Flight? Speed boost? Wind blade?
>OK, what specifically can you do with it? What are the limitations?

I can create a gust of wind! A decently strong one! All that other stuff is way too precise for me!

>Ok here is the plan. You see a bad guy, you blast the living hell out of him, like, send him flying.

I'll try!
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No. 1031419 ID: db4755
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1031419

>Look outside.

Alto's beat me to it! He glances outside the cabin window.

Alto: "Guard! What's going on! What hit us?"

Guard: "Lord Du Bois! Stay inside! I don't know what the-"

Guard: "YEEEAAAARRRGH!"

*NEEEIIIIGHHHH*

Alto: "What in the name of..."

>just assist your brother, he seems to know how to handle himself.

Alright! Got it! I'll just follow Alto's lead on this!
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No. 1031420 ID: db4755
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1031420

Alto: "Sister! Stay inside! I have to go save the guard!"

Maya: "Doesn't that seem kind of backwards?!"

Alto: "I can't just leave him! Stay here!"

With that, Alto disappears into the distance, leaving me by myself.

Well I mean, you guys are here too I guess.
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No. 1031422 ID: dd8dc9

>When I hear you, it's almost like they're my own thoughts and desires.
So when we say that...
you should lick your nose
...you'll do it (unless it's too unreasonable of a suggestion)?

Other than that, you should look around if it's safe, and if it is, go follow your brother.
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No. 1031423 ID: 4dac42

Let's stay put for now, kep your eye outside and your back on the carriage. And remember, if anything comes that isn't your brother, you send it flaying!
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No. 1031424 ID: 84374e

Not that following your brother is the safe, or sane thing to do, but is the carriage really all the defensible? (If it is, for some reason, don't leave)

If there is anything in there that you could use as a shield, or a weapon, take it with you. In all likelihood, what they're fighting may be a distraction, in which case staying isn't great, and it'll also be the first place the victors look for you.
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No. 1031425 ID: e5709d

Okay, this is obviously a distraction. Don't chase after your brother, but don't just stay in the unguarded, gaudy bullseye. Find someplace obscure to hide, and make sure you mislead your tracks!
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No. 1031426 ID: 9a2966

Seems like something absconded with your guard and horse. Or the horse tore free and yanked the guard with it, for whatever reason.

Granted, your brother drawing blade suggests the former. Mayhaps you should follow him still and see if a well-placed gust of wind could help matters? Who knows, maybe your lovely charm CAN be of help.

The alternative is staying here, with no company at all. Well. You'll have us. If you do stay, perhaps you can rummage the luggage to see if there's aught you can find to help defend yourself with? Or prepare for a trek on foot by collecting supplies and a pack for them, shoes that are not high of heel. Worst case scenario, your brother returns without guard or horse - or does not return at all.
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No. 1031427 ID: b55163

Surely you've taken other things along with you on this trip. Check for a spare weapon, shield, armour, anything to help you in a dangerous situation. Even just a dagger and a gambeson would be better than nothing.

Also, isn't this all very strange? What bandits would just abscond with your guard? ...And the horse? And is that a gash above the coachman's perch? Your dear brother is running off to get himself killed by something horrible.
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No. 1031431 ID: b55163

>>1031426
>Or the horse tore free and yanked the guard with it, for whatever reason.
It shouldn't be possible for the horse to tear itself free by any means, unless the fabricators of this carriage were complete incompetents or someone sabotaged the fittings. Or something plucked the horse and guard free, like field rabbits preyed upon by hound or falcon. I suppose we can figure out pretty easily whether it got free and ran off by looking at the state of the harness and axles and checking for hoofprints ahead in the earth, but that sounds like a dangerous misuse of time. It really looks like something clawed a great bloody gouge in the wood behind where the guard had been sitting.
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No. 1031436 ID: 36784c

>>1031420
The risky thing about staying here is that you’re a sitting target. All someone has to do is find a way to lock you in the carriage, then they can just roll you away.
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No. 1031442 ID: 2aa5f0

well you can't fight... and it looks like someone stole your horse. I guess put the brakes on the wagon if you can so nobody tries to steal the thing with you in it and then lock the door and hope the bad people stay away since you are unable to defend yourself.
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No. 1031447 ID: 34dfce

>>1031420
Your brother isn't an idiot (hopefully). He won't leave you unless he thinks you will be fine. He should be back soon. Just stay in the cart. Check the luggage for a gambeson or something though, as others suggested.
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No. 1031462 ID: 6530df

Try and see if there are any hand fans around in the carriage and use them with your wind powers!
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No. 1031463 ID: 056ca0

>>1031420
This seems very much like a distraction to leave you defenseless. Go after your brother! Safety in numbers!
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No. 1031492 ID: bb78f2

>>1031420
I think you're the target. They tactfully rid the carriage of all threats, knowing the likely profile of your brother. These are professionals. Hired, probably. Or we're overestimating them and they got lucky.

Blast anything that opens your door without identifying themselves. You know, in case we're dealing with someone lucky.

If they have a plan and are well informed, they've already won.
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No. 1031494 ID: db4755
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1031494

>So when we say that... you should lick your nose
>You'll do it? unless it's too unreasonable?

*Mlem*

I guess so! It's sort of like... I WANT to lick my nose! Like you had nothing to do with it!

>What bandits would just abscond with your guard? ...And the horse? And is that a gash above the coachman's perch? Your dear brother is running off to get himself killed by something horrible.

What?! No way! Alto can't die! He can't!
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No. 1031495 ID: db4755
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1031495

>Search cart for equipment!

I search the cart. Alto took his sword, so that's gone... Under the seats I find a satchel, a dagger, some fancy teas... and two books titled; 'Standing the heat. A flame elemental guidebook', and 'Romance Factory; Kin and Human' The flame one probably belongs to Alto but the other... I'm not sure.
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No. 1031496 ID: db4755
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1031496

>Mayhaps you should follow him still and see if a well-placed gust of wind could help matters?
>The risky thing about staying here is that you’re a sitting target.
>Go after your brother! Safety in numbers!

I pack everything into the satchel, and take off after Alto! I'm coming, brother!
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No. 1031497 ID: db4755
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1031497

I come to a crossroad. I'm not sure which way brother went from here! Night has fallen and the dark consumes my eyesight!

Option 1: In one direction, I can see some wooden walls and buildings! There are lights on in some windows!

Option 2: There's a large cavern near the trail. It's so dark, I can't see into it!

Option 3: There's a small light in the distance, it seems to be a fire.
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No. 1031500 ID: e51896

>two books titled; 'Standing the heat. A flame elemental guidebook', and 'Romance Factory; Kin and Human' The flame one probably belongs to Alto but the other... I'm not sure.

Suuuuuure your not sure...

But you gotta admit, humans are pretty hot, what with their fleshy bodies not covered by hair or fur that is quite exotic and unique to feel for a kin like yourself... yeah?

*ahem*

Does the flame book have spells for starting a small fire, even if your a wind elemental? We might be able to light the way if we can start a fire and head in the cavern, bandits might be hiding inside

Otherwise, maybe the campsite. Odd that there is one so close to a village. Sneak there to see what that is about.
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No. 1031501 ID: 779f00

>mlem
c-cute...

>crossroads
Check out the cavern first. Don't need to go far in, because if anyone was in there, you'd probably hear the echoes. What's more important is that, if runes happened to exist in there, it's possible you or us would feel it. Or at least I think there should be a way to detect their proximity if we are to recover them in your lifetime.

>inventory
A romance book... interesting. Don't worry, we ain't judging your preference. In fact, we could help you in this department hehe.
The Flame Guidebook, you think you could muster a fire spell with this book?
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No. 1031504 ID: 6530df

Go to the village and ask the people there if they had seen anything suspicious going on. They could have seen where your brother had went.
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No. 1031507 ID: 34dfce

>>1031494
>mlem
We... we didn't have anything to do with it.
That was all you.

Anyway, we are kinda boned now, since we don't have any light and can barely see. Try to make your way down the road in the direction of the fire.
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No. 1031508 ID: 9a2966

>>1031497
The clever thing to do is to head to one of the fires and procure light for exploring the cave your brother no doubt recklessly plunged into. The village is more likely to have a torch or lantern to borrow, possibly aid to garner as well. The small fire... one has to wonder why whoever is camping there is not doing so within the village. It's a strange little oddity.

Pick one to approach, then maybe you could question the locals for what plagues the area and kidnaps innocent guards and horses?

I would certainly not advice diving into the dark, dank cave without some source of light. It would be reckless in the extreme. Brave, but foolhardy! Though if it's on the way, perhaps you can approach the mouth of the cave and listen in to hear if aught is going on inside? Echoes and such may give a clue if something has moved within.
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No. 1031509 ID: 2aa5f0

is that the village you were heading towards earlier or do you not know?
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No. 1031510 ID: 36784c

>>1031495
>Romance book
Ehh, humans are alright, but I don’t think they’d be great to date. Most of them are greedy and only care about money.

>>1031500
>>1031501
>book belongs to Maya
Nah, I think it was the guard’s book.

>>1031504
This.
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No. 1031512 ID: abaa91

>>1031510
They're pretty amazing if you want a quick fling.
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No. 1031529 ID: e5709d

Get help from the settlement. They don't have a gate, so the odds of them being bandits is low.
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No. 1031530 ID: 01fe07

>>1031494
>It's sort of like...I WANT to lick my nose! Like you had nothing to do with it!
Like how right now, you want to grab you boobs and adjust them because your bra is uncomfortable?

>>1031497
>go where
Let's try the cave.

That gash in the carriage couldn't have been a bandit, so the cave where a creature could possibly live seems to be the logical choice when following your brother.
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No. 1031532 ID: db4755
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1031532

>Suuuuuure your not sure...
>Don't worry, we ain't judging your preference.

It's not mine! I swear!

>Nah, I think it was the guard’s book.

Yeah! It's probably his!

>you gotta admit, humans are pretty hot
>In fact, we could help you in this department hehe
>They're pretty amazing if you want a quick fling.

I DON'T HAVE A HUMAN FETISH! ...I THINK!

>Like how right now, you want to grab you boobs and adjust them because your bra is uncomfortable?

My bra isn't uncomfortable! I'd have to be WEARING a bra for it to be uncomfortable!
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No. 1031533 ID: db4755
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1031533

>Does the flame book have spells for starting a small fire, even if your a wind elemental?
>The Flame Guidebook, you think you could muster a fire spell with this book?

I've never been any good at elemental magic other than wind but... Oh! I did it! It worked! It just... Worked! Something about it just... soaked into me! I wonder if it's something to do with this champion business! [Elemental mastery increased! Flame! Can now create small flames in hand, like a torch! They cannot be thrown.]

>Is there a way to detect the runes

I dunno! Isn't that your job? Maybe somebody who knew a bit more about magic could help.
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No. 1031534 ID: db4755
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1031534

>Check the cavern out.
>Try to listen for sound, and/or light it up without going inside
>Let's try the cave.

I approach the cavern and light up the inside. It's deeper than it looked, and the light doesn't pierce far enough into it. I hear nothing. It's eerily quiet...
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No. 1031535 ID: db4755
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1031535

>Approach the village and question residents and/or seek out help!

I enter the village, noting it's lack of any sort of gate. What sort of fools would live in a place like this without a strong gate affixed to- Oh that's our flag it's our village. Of course. I believe this is the intended destination of our journey! Nobody's here to greet me. Rude.

What should I do?

A; Head for the tavern.
B; Head for the Blacksmith
C; Head back to the cavern or campfire.
D; Custom suggestion
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No. 1031537 ID: 779f00

Strange village. Seems like all the guards are busy with something. Since we're here, the tavern would be the best place to visit to report that your caravan was attacked and to ask what's going on.
>A; Head for the tavern.
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No. 1031539 ID: 6530df

>>1031537
I agree, you usually can find "interesting people" in taverns.
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No. 1031544 ID: 3ce9fb

so who where you suppose to talk to here anyways? Maybe you should try and find them and let them know that you were attacked.
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No. 1031551 ID: e5709d

You're a noble. Bust open the inn and hire adventurers to aid your cause.
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No. 1031552 ID: 36784c

>>1031532
>My bra isn't uncomfortable! I'd have to be WEARING a bra for it to be uncomfortable!
……sooo, uh, why aren’t you wearing one? Was it too small for you?

>>1031535
>Nobody's here to greet me. Rude.
That’s because you’re early. They didn’t expect you to be here so soon.

Or maybe everyone has been captured by a big group of bandits? Which might explain the suspicious lack of guards patrolling around.

>What do?
D; Custom suggestion
Put out your flames and sneak over to the windows to look inside the buildings. Check and make sure you see friendly villagers and not a group of bandits that have aggressively taken over the village.
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No. 1031553 ID: e51896

>>1031552
this. Look before you leap. It is odd there are no patrols out right now.
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No. 1031563 ID: 0840c2

>>1031535
>>1031552 +1
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No. 1031566 ID: 151e53

>>1031532
>I DON'T HAVE A HUMAN FETISH! ...I THINK!
I believe you. Humans are boring anyways, there's nothing interesting about them.

>>1031552
I agree with this.

It seems too quiet around here. Those flags could be there to trick you into lowering your guard!
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No. 1031574 ID: 01fe07

>>1031552
This
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No. 1031575 ID: 4dac42

Can you see if there is a sing with the name of the village? Maybe this is were you needed to be to begin with. The inn might be a good place to ask for help. Remember to be polite, people might not like pompous nobles.
But it is wierd that there isn't any guards arownd...
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No. 1031589 ID: dee951

Maybe true underwire shaped bras are a relatively new invention, and you haven't gotten access to an appropriately trained artisan who can properly measure and fabricate a properly formed modern underwire bra for you yet?
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No. 1031608 ID: bdef6e

A)

Make sure your brother hasn't come yet and ask for reinforcement.

Whatever caught your guard and horse was fast and strong. No normal humanoid should be able to do that, so it was most probably a beast. Maybe do a quick visit to the armory to buy a spear if you have money on you and go to the cave (try to pick some sticks to make torches, that way you will not depend of magic to see).
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No. 1031628 ID: db4755
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1031628

>Why aren't you wearing a bra?

I feel like there are more important things going on right now!

>Head for the tavern!

I DO like taverns hehe! I'll just go in and-

>This seems suspicious! Look inside the buildings for bandits!

Oh fffiine! I put out my flame and creep up to the window of the tavern.
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No. 1031629 ID: db4755
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1031629

I peer inside the tavern window. Inside, I see an inkeeper behind the bar, and three patrons. One man, who wears armor. He appears to be passed out. Another seems to be rather ordinary, nothing remarkable about him. The third wears a long cloak, and I can't make out many details from here... They seem like ordinary villagers for the most part! What should I say to them? Should I head inside?
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No. 1031630 ID: e5709d

Recite your line twice, then use your knees in a circular motion to pounce on the door as you punch it with both hands. This will give you the leverage to burst through in an epic fashion.

Here's your script:
"I AM DUCHESS DU BOIS AND I WILL PAY FAT STACKS OF MOOLAH TO ANYONE WHO RESCUES HALF MY GUARDSMEN AND MY BROTHER FROM A NEST OF GRIFFINS!!!"
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No. 1031631 ID: e51896

I really am tempted to say kick the door open to assert yourself...
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No. 1031632 ID: abaa91

>>1031629
Okay wait no, do NOT kick open the door, that's stupid.

Walk in, straight back, be sincere but not overbearing. Actually, no, just be friendly and mention that you're looking for your brother and that we might've been waylaid by bandits. No need to spill everything, but you DO need help.
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No. 1031633 ID: 36784c

>>1031629
Is there another person looking in through that other window by the door or is that supposed to be Maya? It’s hard to tell from this angle.
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No. 1031634 ID: b3d1bf

Just walk in like a normal person and not a crazy one. Go up to the bar keep and ask him if anyone from out of town passed by recently and ask if they’ve seen your brother or your guard (give a general description so they have an idea who you’re talking about) If asked what brings you through here tell them the reason you came to the village in the first place (as in the diplomatic reason your dad sent you here for) and that you were attacked on the way here and separated from your brother and driver. Though if you think the people here are the same people who attacked you maybe keep that last bit to yourself.
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No. 1031635 ID: 779f00

Walk in, ask where all the guards are, then explain your situation.
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No. 1031637 ID: 6530df

It’s best not to cause any unwanted attention to yourself. I say ask the bartender for any information about what’s been happening in the town.
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No. 1031638 ID: db4755
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1031638

>BUST THROUGH DOOR TO ASSERT DOMINANCE

Heck yeah! That sounds awesome! I rear back, and get ready to slam through the door! I rush forward and...

>Actually don't do that.

...Walk inside peacefully, my back straight and my head held high. I approach the bar, and am stared at by the keeper and the conscious patrons.

>Be friendly and mention you're looking for your brother
>Ask if anyone from out of town passed by recently.
>Where are the guards?

Maya: "Good evening, gentlemen. My name is Maya Du Bois, daughter of Duke Corson Du Bois. I've come to your village on an earlier arranged mission, but I've become separated from my brother and guard on the way here. I was wondering if anyone had passed through recently that had large powerful eyebrows and a noble sense to them. I'd also like to ask where the guards are, as I must admit I was expecting a bit of a welcome after my long journey from Falen."
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No. 1031639 ID: db4755
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1031639

The Inkeeper speaks up first.

Inkeeper: "What do ya mean? Bart there is a guard! He's right here!" He says innocently, gesturing the the passed out drunk wearing armor. This couldn't be all the guards town has available...

Inkeeper: "I ain't seen no strong eyebrow'd feller anytime today though! And I ain't heard of no mission neither! I've been in here all day though." He doesn't seem to know about my brother, or my mission. Though I wonder if the common villager WOULD know about my mission or my arrival.

Hooded Man; "Large eyebrows you say? Yes, I saw the man you speak of. Awhile ago before coming inside. I know where he went, as well." The hooded man at the end of the bar speaks up. He says he saw Alto!

A; Try to wake the guard and question him.
B; Question the Innkeeper on who WOULD know about my mission.
C; Follow the Hooded Man to Alto!
D; Other, custom input.
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No. 1031640 ID: 2aa5f0

B
D- ASK the hooded man about Alto.

May be stereotyping here but following a shifty hooded figure you just met that just happens to know where your brother is after you were (probably) attacked just seems like a bad idea. Better question the guy first to make sure he actual HAS seen you're brother before even considering following him anywhere. Also talk to the barkeep before you go to get a general idea of what this town has to offer and who the people worth noting are. That way if all else fails you can get into contact with the town's leader and see if you can't shack up with them until everyone can figure out what to do next or your brother shows up.
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No. 1031644 ID: 779f00

C) Be a good and naive noble girl and follow the hooded man. Oh, he's willing to escort you for free? This man knows how to properly serve nobility.
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No. 1031645 ID: 0838d6

B/D

not that I dont trust mr shifty man, but let's ask him to describe other details about your brother to confirm if they saw him, you're a noble so you have to have some GUILE right, know how to schmooze and milk the information out of the more savvy types? Right? Please.
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No. 1031646 ID: 3466cb

Don't trust the human, its race is an ignoble sort prone to back-alley stabbings, smug faces, and nonconsensual petting. Their ears are obnoxiously tiny and round, too.
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No. 1031647 ID: a9af05

>>1031640
This
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No. 1031648 ID: 72c39e

I'm goign to go with B.
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No. 1031653 ID: 1ca627

Whoa hey this innkeeper is pretty cute. And that human is pretty cute. And so's the other guy we saw sitting down at the bar too. Idk about the drunk guard but maybe it's four for four. Is everyone good-looking to you? Help us out here Maya it's not easy being a disembodied voice in your head.
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No. 1031662 ID: bdef6e

D) Don't be fooled by the atractive human! If Alto didn't return for you, he will likely is still going after the danger that stole your guard and horse or recruiting people.

Ask other things like the color of his clothes and where did he saw him. Check his reactions.
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No. 1031686 ID: db4755
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1031686

>That barkeep is cute! That human is cute! Everyone is cute! Who is cute to you?

What? I mean, I dunno. I guess they're pretty cute. I've never really seriously considered a human before... It's kind of taboo, doncha think?

>Question the barkeep! What does the village offer! Who is important?

Inkeeper: "Well... We're pretty small, not bein' in the mainland and all. We got some good shops... Good smithy, good general store... And here of course! This place is my favorite! We're a mining town, so most of the folks round here just go to and from the mines." It seems the town hosts a smithy, a general store for basic purchases, and this tavern. The rest of the buildings must be homes for the miners.

Inkeeper: "As for who is important... S'pose the head of the guard is an important fella... And the chief is our leader so he is too... I like to think we're all important in our own way though!" What a nice thought!
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No. 1031687 ID: db4755
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1031687

>Be a good and naive noble girl and follow the hooded man. Oh, he's willing to escort you for free? This man knows how to properly serve nobility.

Wow! Good point! About time I got some respect! I-

>Question the hooded man about brother before following him.
>shifty hooded figure
>you're a noble so you have to have some GUILE right, know how to schmooze and milk the information out of the more savvy types? Right? Please.

Uhm. Yeah, good point. I've got TONS of guile! They call me 'Guile Maya' at home! And definitely not anything else!

Maya: "You said you saw my brother? What was he doing, pray tell? And could you describe his appearance to me a bit?"

Hooded Man: "Well he was looking for you, of course! He left town after, but I saw which way he went. And his appearance? A kin like yourself, obviously. Was wearin' some fancy stuff too! And those eyebrows... Those were some massive things! My name's Tarl, by the way. It's a pleasure to meet you, Lady Du Bois!"

Hmm... I think that sounds like Alto... What do you guys think?

A; Head out with Tarl the hooded man.
B; Check out smithy
C; Check out General store
D; Custom input
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No. 1031691 ID: 9a2966

>>1031687
Vague statements, repeated your own description of Alto back at you, said Alto said he was looking for you when he'd told you to stay with the cart - meaning he'd have gone back the cart, and then somehow skipped you on the way over to the village...

You've got a scoundrel on your hands! Probably lookin' to lure you off somewhere and rob 1x defenseless noble lady of her worldly goods! You could verify it by trapping him with a savvy question like; "Fancy stuff? You mean like that cap with the feather in it which he always wears?"

D; If Tarl answers in the affirmative, smile, nod happily, grab one of the mugs from the counter and smack it over Tarl's head. Then shake the guard awake and demand he do his dang job and apprehend this forked-tongue human - or get the bartender and the other patron to help you doing so.

Since he just lied to you, with the intent of dragging you off somewhere to goodness knows what end. Your brother would not be caught dead wearing such a frivolous piece of garment.
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No. 1031692 ID: 779f00

There's no way your brother would be able to return to the carriage to notice that you're gone, and then get to this village before you, all while missing your illumination on the way. So this guy saying that your brother came here looking for you... is a lie.

Since he lied, he probably did it for a reason. A pretty obvious reason. Either to rob you or to kidnap you. So no matter where you go next, this guy will likely be after you so there's a certain amount of caution you'll need to take heh. What to do...

D) Try to wake up the guard. If that fails, try to convince the other Kin to escort you to the head of the guards. If that fails, then light a fire in your hand and call Tarl out on his lie and threaten to burn him up.
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No. 1031705 ID: 72c39e

>>1031691
I like the idea of trying to catch him in a lie, just for shits and giggles.

As for what to do next, we should speak with someone in charge. Where is the chief?
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No. 1031718 ID: 34dfce

>>1031687
That doesn't sound like Alto. Alto left us at the carriage, and was also not wearing a bunch of fancy stuff at the time.
>>1031691
Do this
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No. 1031720 ID: 36784c

>>1031687
>And definitely not anything else!
Would that other name happen to be related to what happened at the Sumpter Festival?

>Hmm...I think that sounds like Alto... What do you guys think?
No, that’s not your brother he’s talking about.

>>1031691
>trap him in a lie
Yeah, we can do that.

Although, don’t think we should smack him over the head with a mug, since Maya would probably get in trouble for assaulting Tarl.
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No. 1031723 ID: 2aa5f0

if your brother really came through town then he's likely to come through again eventually and going to look for him would most likely mean you'd pass each other without even knowing it. It would probably be best for you to stay in the town while you wait for your brother to eventually stumble in. I mean it's the closest settlement around he'd be bound to come here eventually even if only to resupply.
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No. 1031733 ID: db4755
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1031733

>Would that other name happen to be related to what happened at the Sumpter Festival?

No! W-Why would you think that? Haha no way! Don't be silly!

>You've got a scoundrel on your hands! Probably lookin' to lure you off somewhere and rob 1x defenseless noble lady of her worldly goods!
>...this guy saying that your brother came here looking for you... is a lie.
>That doesn't sound like Alto. Alto left us at the carriage, and was also not wearing a bunch of fancy stuff at the time.

Hey that's true! Alto DID tell me to stay in the carriage! This fellow might be lying to me!

>Trap him in a lie!

Maya: "Fancy stuff? You mean like that cap with the feather in it which he always wears??"

Tarl: "That's right! He DID have a hat like that! Quite a fancy chap indeed!"

This fellow IS lying to me! What an... ASS!

>If Tarl answers in the affirmative, smile, nod happily, grab one of the mugs from the counter and smack it over Tarl's head.

I AM pretty mad that he lied to me! I wouldn't usually get violent, but if you guys think it's a good idea... I smile and grab a nearby glass...
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No. 1031734 ID: db4755
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1031734

>Although, don’t think we should smack him over the head with a mug, since Maya would probably get in trouble for assaulting Tarl.

...And take a drink! You might be right! Nobody but me knows he's lying after all! And what if there's some OTHER big eyebrowed fellow in a nice fancy hat around here! Wouldn't that be silly! Plus... hitting someone with a glass sounds like it would really hurt!
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No. 1031735 ID: db4755
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1031735

>Try to wake up the guard

I slap the guard's back a few times. Maybe he can help me out of this!

Maya: "Excuse me! Excuse me, um..."

Inkeeper: "Bart."

Maya: "Excuse me, Bart! Wake up, please!"

Bart: "Nngh.. Whussat? What's goin' on? Captain Miles, I swears I was just... Thinkin'!"

He's sloshed, but awake. What now? I could try to explain the Tarl situation to the guard. Or should I do something else?
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No. 1031742 ID: 056ca0

>>1031735
This guard is so sloshed I don't know if he'd be any help. Ask him if there's been any trouble around the village recently. This is mostly to avoid rousing Tarl's suspicion.

Next, try flirting with the barkeep, the idea being to lean in to whisper in his ear. Look like you're saying something naughty, while in actuality you whisper Tarl's lying and up to no good.
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No. 1031751 ID: b3d1bf

Tell guard your wagon was attacked and you were separated from your group and you were wondering who you’d need to talk to too report it.

Also tell hood guy you’re thankful for his “help” but you’re probably going to wait in town for him to return so you don’t risk passing him or something silly like then when he eventually returns to town.
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No. 1031752 ID: 34d0e5

>>1031735
How do you floss and keep your teeth clean lady?
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No. 1031754 ID: 30b9f6

Maya is a noble. A charming one, at that. She could totally get away with bonking some guy over the head to stun him so he couldn't run away, then telling her literal subjects to apprehend him on grounds of him being a bald-faced liar. But if she doesn't want to hurt people, I guess that's that! It's true that violence isn't -always- needed. More guile could do! She could get Tarl in front of this guard captain THEN accuse him of being a liar.

Tell Tarl you'll be with him in a bit, you just need to leave some messages with the local authorities before you go - if they're around! Ask Bart where his captain is - or failing that, the Mayor. Toss the bartender a coin for the brew you just appropriated (or tell him to put it on your tab).
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No. 1031761 ID: bdef6e

Tell him the situation and ask if there are more guards ready. Mention the unwatched door, this smells weird.
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No. 1031772 ID: 4286b4

I wouldn't immediately tell Bart who you are. But even if you do, he might be skeptical of you being a noble. Is there any way you can actually prove that you are one? How does one normally identify a noble?

Ask Bart where did Captain Miles go and what's Bart's duty supposed to be. If this isn't some grand conspiracy and you can prove that you're a noble, then you should be able to request that Bart escorts you to his superiors at least. If he refuses, then explain the Tarl situation.
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No. 1031781 ID: 5e0809

Is Bart a rat-boy?
I feel like he should be a rat-boy.

Anyway, We need to get Bart to take us to the Captain and the Village Chief so we can rally a search and rescue party.
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No. 1031788 ID: db4755
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1031788

>Maya is a noble. A charming one, at that. She could totally get away with bonking some guy over the head to stun him so he couldn't run away, then telling her literal subjects to apprehend him on grounds of him being a bald-faced liar.

I suppose that's true, but hitting strangers isn't something I often do!

>But if she doesn't want to hurt people, I guess that's that! It's true that violence isn't -always- needed. More guile could do!

Yes! Violence isn't the answer! ...Not all the time, at least!

>Toss the bartender a coin for the brew you just appropriated (or tell him to put it on your tab).

Uh, it was kind of... just sitting there. Yuck... I think it was Bart's. He doesn't seem to mind.
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No. 1031789 ID: db4755
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1031789

>Is there any way you can actually prove that you are one? How does one normally identify a noble?

Why of course there is! Each noble house bears a crest which properly identifies them! I'm wearing three of house Du Bois' crests right now! Didn't you notice?
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No. 1031790 ID: db4755
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1031790

>Ask guard about trouble in the village
>Ask guard where the other guards are
>Ask guard where guard captain is

I ask the guard a string of questions. He seems overwhelmed, and still quite drunk. This man doesn't seem very good at his job.

Maya: "Bart, could you tell me about any recent troubles in the village?"

Bart: "Uhh... Trouble? Well we've been havin' trouble with the giants helpin' with the mines lately. Somethin' 'bout it bein' too dangerous. Buncha whiners!...Oh! There's also sposedly been some bandit attacks on traders between us and Uwasha. I haven't seen any though!"

Maya: "Where are all the other guards? And your captain?"

Bart: "The captain? Well... Today we're all supposed to go on some important mission with him. Sometime in the evening I think."

Inkeeper: "Bart, it's past sundown!"

Bart: "It... is? Uh oh."

Hmm... It seems the guards are absent due to some unknown mission of great import they're on. Must have been quite sudden, for them to not be here to welcome me! It seems Bart just... slept through it. At least he seems to be sobering up a bit.

A: Have Bart escort Maya to where their important mission was meant to meet up
B: Report Tarl's misdeeds to Bart
C: Custom input
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No. 1031791 ID: b01382

>>1031790
A: Have Bart escort Maya to where their important mission was meant to meet up
C: boop him on the nose!
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No. 1031793 ID: e51896

>>1031791
Yes! Boop nose need to happen. Apply finger bean to nose. Wait, do you even have finger beans?

but also A
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No. 1031794 ID: b01382

>>1031793
+1 this is important. Do you have finger and toe beans?
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No. 1031795 ID: 9a2966

Poor Bart must be a lightweight. Or have a huge tab.

You should report Tarl's misdeeds and block his escape route. I want to see where this leads - who IS this guy and why was his first instinct to lead you off somewhere else?

If he fiercely resists arrest or comes for you, you can bowl him over with a gust of wind.
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No. 1031801 ID: 2fd0fb

Punch Tarl in the face, THEN report him for lying.

Then ask for anyone else who might help you find your brother.
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No. 1031805 ID: 3466cb

It doesn't seem prudent to be wasting much time on Tarl right now, even if he's a fraudulent rogue with malicious intentions. Maya's priority needs to be her dear brother and ally, their mission, and our quest for the runes; every moment that goes by could be one which brings Alto closer to a terrible demise. On the other hand, Tarl could have a connection to the bandits Bart mentioned, and that might be related in turn to the carriage incident and whatever's happened to Alto. Hopefully it *is* just bandits and not something more horrible, as they would at least probably hold him captive and alive for ransom. Maya should detain Tarl: Lure him in closer, knock him across the head with that stein and pin him down, question him and corroborate with Bart as to his identity and any knowledge of the bandits, and lock him up. It is not terribly legal or moral to do this to a man -- even a shabby, contemptible human man, far below your station -- just for lying, but these circumstances call for drastic action.

Then you can ask Bart for more information on his captain and unit, and from there set out to join and rally the guardsmen under your rightful command to find Alto.
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No. 1031808 ID: 779f00

The unknown mission and your carriage getting assaulted, the timing of the two doesn't seem to be a coincidence. And the way your carriage was assaulted does imply a single strong attacker, so it's likely that the giants are involved as well.

I think it's unlikely that you'd be able to hit a rogue with a mug, let alone knock him out. And telling Bart about Tarl wouldn't be great either since a drunk guard would have difficulty stopping him from running away. Best you can do is try to keep Tarl here for the time being.

A) Thank Tarl for assisting you and tell him to wait here if he wants to get "rewarded" once you come back. Then get Bart's escort.
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No. 1031809 ID: e5709d

>>1031789
No, actually.
For future reference, we're good at reaction time and careful analysis, but we're really nearsighted. It's just how we see things in most worlds, so don't expect us to see anything smaller than a cat unless it's very close to your face.

>Somethin' 'bout it bein' too dangerous. Buncha whiners!
What. A. Brat.
Planning and outsmarting threats to the lummox workers is his job. What, you thought all that exploitable labor wouldn't come with a drawback? Ingrates...

>Bandit Attacks
Ha, up to speed! We love kicking bandit ass! Maybe too much.

B - Tarl is clearly up to something sleazy. Possibly a date rape with an opposite gender noble to... you know. In any case, his behavior is not acceptable in most standard worlds, so you should probably use your authority to have him punished for trying to sexually exploit others.

A - After that's done, order Bart to escort you around. You have to keep your brother alive.
And possibly get the first MacGuffin which will empower your magics and stuff. These standard plots are so stale...
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No. 1031821 ID: 72c39e

I say we ignore Bart and just go with A. That mission might be related to yours, and besides, you need help. Maybe if you help them, they'll help you.
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No. 1031836 ID: db4755
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1031836

>Boop Bart's snoot

*Boop*

Bart: "Wh-What?"

That was satisfying! Is MY nose that boopable?

>Very important. Do you have toe beans?

What... What are toe beans? Is that a growth?? I'll have you know my fingers and toes are doing just fine!
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No. 1031837 ID: db4755
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1031837

>Report Tarl!!

Maya: "Bart, that man in the hood there was lying to me about having seen my elder brother Alto! He meant to lead me away to do who knows what with me!"

Bart: "What? Izzat true, you miscreant?? You meant to do something sour to this fair lady, did you?!"

Tarl stands up, waving his hands dismissively.

Tarl: "Woah, woah! Let's not jump to conclusions here! I told no such lie! I haven't a clue what the maiden is talking about! I simply told her I had seen a fellow who I believe was her brother! That's all!"

Maya: "That's not true! I caught him in a brazen lie! He confirmed that my brother was wearing a fancy hat! But my brother WASN'T in fact wearing any such fancy headwear! He HATES hats!"

=====

Tarl: "I apologize for the confusion miss! Perhaps I simply saw a similar fellow! It's not like he introduced himself by name after all! However, such accusations WOUND me! I believe my business in this village is concluded. If we meet again, I hope you can show me a better person than you showed me today."

And with that, Tarl leaves out the door. I HATE that guy! My face is all hot! That stupid jerk! Bart just stands there, looking a bit confused.

Bart: "So... So it was just a misunderstanding then? Well that's good I suppose."

UGH!
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No. 1031838 ID: db4755
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1031838

>Have Bart escort Maya to the mission spot

I remind Bart of my noble status, and have him escort me to wherever this mission was supposed to take place. Maybe we'll find someone in charge there! Bart grumbles as we walk.

Bart: "...Damn.. Here I was havin' a nice day... Well... From what I remember it was nice. I'm not sure..."

=====

Bart: "Ohh where is everybody? I think the Captain's gonna be sore at me for this..."

After a bit of a walk, we arrive at the meeting spot. It's a small road, leading down into what appears to be a mining quarry. It seems their mission aligned with my own afterall! It's quite dark, but there are some torches lit down there. I can't see any people though.
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No. 1031840 ID: fc1eab

>>1031836
>toe beans
Eugh, yeah. Regardless of whether they are cute or not, the term "toe beans" makes me throw up a bit in my mouth whenever I read it.

>>1031838
Well, the torches are still lit, so somebody has been here relatively recently.
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No. 1031841 ID: 779f00

Take the... tunnel which has the most and freshest footprints on the ground in front.
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No. 1031844 ID: 250faa

>>1031837
And that, m’lady, is why violence is sometimes the answer. That rogue was quick on the uptake and smooth-tongued enough to bail while he blathered excuses. Excuses that would hold no water if you pried at them - it beggars the imagination that he could have met another kin of noble bearing and getup with stern brows, a missing sister and a fancy cap... and here, of all places!

But done is done. No doubt he’ll slink back to whatever gang he belongs to, to inform of how poorly guarded the village is at present. Like as not he may have belonged to the brigands of the region. They must, after all, have eyes on the inside to know when merchants are coming and going.

As with the other cave, listen for hubbub and echoes at each entrance. Your best bet remains to find the local authorities. At least you have a kin of marginal use under your command now.
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No. 1031856 ID: fd0f47

It would be cool to take the mine cart for a epic ride!
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No. 1031879 ID: 36784c

>>1031838
This is a mine and your brother said that both you and him were sent to help settle a trade negotiation between a village and the natives, who are demanding more money for the metals they're mining. I’m pretty sure this is the place where both of you are supposed to be.

Ask Bart if he knows how to get to where you need to be in the mine? Is there a way of finding out which tunnel we’re supposed to go in?
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No. 1031880 ID: db4755
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1031880

>Torches are lit! Someone's been here recently

That's true! At least we know the mines are recently active!

>Violence is sometimes the answer.
>He's likely informing his gang the village is unguarded!

I guess you're right... If brother were here, I'm sure he would've handled it better than I...

>I'm pretty sure this is your intended destination!
>Ask Bart if he knows how to get where you need to be in the mine.

I think you're right! This does feel like the place, doesn't it! I ask Bart if he might know where I need to go.

Bart: "Uhh, I have no idea, your nobleness...! I was only told of my own mission, and we were meant to meet right here!"
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No. 1031881 ID: db4755
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1031881

>Take the tunnel which has the freshest footprints on the ground
>Listen for hubbub and echoes at each entrance.
>Take the mine cart for an epic ride!

Bart and head down into the quarry and approach the mine entrances. There are three of them, all with lit torches. It's hard to tell which footprints are the freshest. I do think riding the minecart sounds like fun. I listen for noises at each entrance, before deciding which to head into...

A: This entrance has a barely flickering torch. It's quite dark! It has a ton of footprints. Barefooted ones! Heading inside it. Inside I can barely hear very distant speaking! I can't make out any words though.

B: This entrance is fully lit up inside. There's a minecart leading into it, and it's surrounded by some mining tools. There's several sets of footprints heading inside. There's no sound coming from inside. Only the wind, blowing through.

C: The final entrance is also fully lit up inside. However, it seems less used, as there are fewer footprints. The last set of footprints is unusually large! Inside, I can hear... Crying? I think I hear someone crying in there!
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No. 1031882 ID: 9a2966

It is quite likely the guards went down the middle path - they'd be wearing boots.

The barefooted ones must be... natives of some sort? Local miners? Underground people? They've been there a while, from the looks of it. Maybe they had a meeting with the guards, and then sent the guards on to handle the dangers?

Which means going straight after the guards might be dangerous, too. Especially if they've been overcome somehow.

The big footsteps is clearly one of the giant natives who were among those scared by how dangerous it'd become and wanted more compensation.

C - Head over to the crying voice first and see what sort of story you can glean from them. They must be distressed for a reason!
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No. 1031883 ID: 6fa841

Weirdly enough it does seem like the safest bet would be C.

A is sort of dangerous due to how possibly unlit the whole inside place is, B might be potentially dangerous too. However in C there isn't at least visibly a multitude and we could gather some info.

And if things get a little weird, we have Bart so we're good.

C it is.
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No. 1031884 ID: 36784c

>>1031881
C

Go to the 3rd tunnel. If someone is crying, then they might need help! But don’t go rushing in there all recklessly! Carefully go in there and peak around the corner to try and see what’s going on.
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No. 1031886 ID: 9748c8

C
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No. 1031891 ID: a9af05

>>1031881
C

Maybe if you help whoever is there, that'll make it easier to do any negotiations later?
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No. 1031892 ID: db4755
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1031892

>C! Head into the tunnel and investigate! Perhaps you can help, and be helped in turn!

Alright! Bart and I creep into the third tunnel. The soft cries get louder and louder until we finally come to a more open area. Sure enough, a giant sits behind what appears to be some make-shift cover. He sobs away. He's safe, but quite upset!

Bart: "Oi! Giant! What happened here? Where is everyone! The rest of the guard should be here!"

Bart yells out to the giant, blowing our cover. It seems Bart's used to seeing these massive creatures!

Crying Giant: "Go away! I'm not comin' out! Not for Kin! Not for Humans! Not even for Horon! It's too scary, and I'm not comin' out! So go away!" He shoos us with his massive hand.

It seems something's upset the large fellow terribly! Poor thing. What can I say or do to calm him down?
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No. 1031893 ID: 1c6255

Ask him about the scary. What scared him? Did it move?
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No. 1031894 ID: 9748c8

Tell him that, ok, he can stay here forever then, and pretend to leave.
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No. 1031896 ID: bdef6e

Well Maya, it's time to be diplomatic. One big problem for nobles is to be seen as unaprochable. That's good for some things, but when you want to get information is a dragout.

Try to be shooting and amable to the gigant and ask what is he afraid of. You are here to help! (and investigate where is your brother which is probably in the same place that the danger)
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No. 1031899 ID: a9af05

>>1031892
>Bart yells at the giant
Pretty brave of him to do, considering the giant could easily flatten him.

>what do?
Yelling at the giant won't help. Try being nice to him. Start with asking for his name, then asking what has him so scared.
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No. 1031920 ID: 96c896

>>1031892
Ask him what's so scary.
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No. 1031923 ID: db4755
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1031923

>Pretty brave of Bart to yell at the giant

Right? I've never met a giant before, but I guess he must deal with them a lot to be that up front with one!

>Tell him 'stay there forever then!' and pretend to leave

Oh, but that sounds so mean, I could never-

Bart: "FINE! Stay there forever then!" Bart begins to leave.

Giant: "No no! Wait! Please don't leave me by myself!"

Huh. I guess that worked after all!

>Ask about scary
>You're here to help!
>Ask for his name.

Maya: "It's alright! We're here to help you! My name is Maya Du Bois. What's yours?"

Giant: "Nn.. *sniff* Hegor. My name's Hegor."

Maya: "Can you tell me what happened, Hegor? What's got you so scared?"

Hegor: "I was.. I was moving metals out of the mine, like I'm s'posed to. When all of the sudden the Kin came and told me I wasn't supposed to be here today... Then, when I was going to leave, the Kin started yelling! They started getting pulled off, into the mines by something! There was so much screaming! I... I got scared. So I hid."

It seems the guards had something planned in the mines today that Hegor didn't know about. They were attacked by something, maybe what was causing the trouble to begin with?

A: Head into dark mine (mine A)

B: Head into minecart mine (mine B)

C: Speak to Hegor more (Please specify)

D: Custom input
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No. 1031927 ID: e5709d

C) Order Hegar to leave while the enemy forces are distracted. This may be the only chance he can get. Have him find large boulders and seal up the entrances you don't go into.
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No. 1031930 ID: 9748c8

Tell him that you're not with those Kin and that you can escort him out if he wants. It should be safe for a while, considering you weren't attacked on your way here.

And then B.
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No. 1031949 ID: 72c39e

Ask him if he has seen anyone else besides the king and ourselves. Surely he wasn't working alone. He must at least seen someone else.
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No. 1031953 ID: 9f7f11

C. Ask him if he knows about any dangerous cave monsters.
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No. 1031964 ID: 36784c

>>1031923
C

Ask him if he saw what was taking the Kin. Can he describe what it looked like? Which tunnel was it in?

>>1031949
King? He never mentioned meeting a king. Where did you get that?
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No. 1031976 ID: 3466cb

Ask him if he saw your brother, maya. it wouldn't be surprising if alto ended up here after what happened at the carriage.
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No. 1031985 ID: bdef6e

>1031927
This

I'm not sure if closing the entrance is a good idea. If there is a cave system under the town (those stalagmites are indicative this is a natural cave), then chances are there are more exits. If Hegar is here, then is posible more miners inside and we would be trapping them. But if there is a way for Hegar to confirm there is no one more, is a good idea. At least it would delay whatever is happening here if things go bad.

Tell Hegar to be brave, flee while he can and tell to the townsfolk what is happening and that if we don't return by morning (assuming is early-mid evening), then send someone to get help. If monsters and dangers exist, then there must be some kind of army or adventurers prepared to sort with this...

...erh .. Maya, don't worry for all the preparatives of "what if we all end dead", center in the problem. Something draged all those kin, that's what happened to your guard (and horse). We are probably in the right direction!
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No. 1031986 ID: f2320a

>>1031985
dont always mean there are more exits because its naturally formed
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No. 1031990 ID: db4755
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1031990

>Has he seen anyone else?
>Did he see your brother?
>Was anyone else in the mines?

Hegor: "No... Nobody has come here except you two! And the kin that yelled. They told me nobody was supposed to be here today. So I was the only one here before them."

It seems the only ones we know are in the tunnels are the guards. Hmm.

>Know about any cave monsters?
>What was taking the Kin? Which tunnel was it in?

Hegor: "All sorts of beasts live in the mountains! But I never caught a glimpse of this one... The kin just yelped, something catching them from the darkness, and dragging them back! It was in the middle tunnel. With the minecart!"

It sounds like the guards who went into the minecart tunnel were dragged away by some sort of scary beast! That's... Terrifying! How awful!

>Can escort him out! It's safe!

I tell Hegor it's safe outside, and he hesitantly decides to trust me. Now I must make a descision. Should I ask Hegor to seal up the other tunnels and then head back to the village with him? Or should I send him back for help alone, and head into another tunnel with Bart? And which one?

A: Have Hegor seal the tunnels, and head back to the village with him.

B: Send Hegor for help and head into tunnel A (The dark tunnel)

C: Send Hegor for help and head into tunnel B (The minecart tunnel)

D: Custom input
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No. 1031991 ID: bdef6e

For what we know, your brother (or at least your guard) is likely with that being. Let's be honest. Do you want to risk leaving your brother with that monster? No shame in wanting to retreat.

If Maya is up for this mision I vote for B), maybe we can scout the tunnel. I don't think we can do more than a group of guards (for the footprints I think 3-4 guards), but at least we can try to know what are we facing off and prepare for an attack.

With any luck we will not need to fight but... how well did you said you knew how to fight? Magic or with a dagger...
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No. 1031992 ID: 6fa841

I was worried at first that the giant asking for help would be weird but they seem to be used to them in this town. Hegor is faint-hearted so I don't think he'd be down to help out in a fight either.
We can't really head first into the thick of the minecart tunnel, so voting for B here.

If things look too dark inside we can just take an extra torch from one of the entrance of the tunnels or outright the lone one at the entrance of the dark tunnel.
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No. 1031993 ID: 6530df

Are there any other light sources in the cave like lanterns? You could get one and use it for your mine cart ride.
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No. 1031994 ID: 72c39e

We need to find the other guards and the chief, if the mission was in the mines, there has to be signs of more people here. Does Bart know how to track?

I vote B.
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No. 1032009 ID: db4755
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1032009

>B! Send Hegor for help and head into the dark tunnel.

I tell Hegor and Bart of my intentions. Hegor seems overjoyed, thanks me, and is on his way back to the village. Bart doesn't seem super pleased though.

>Can Bart track?

Bart: "I can drink! I can definitely do that!"

Maya: "Not what I asked, Bart."
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No. 1032010 ID: db4755
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1032010

>How well did you say you could fight?

I know a decently powerful wind attack that can blow things around if done in the right environment, and I recently learned to create a torch-like flame in my hand! My dagger skills... I could.. maybe stab something? If I had to? I've never really had to fight before.

>Bring an extra light source inside.

I pull one of the torches out of the ground and take it with me. Bart and I both have our own now. We carefully head into the dark cave. The voices from before stop as we approach them. Suddenly, our path stops when we come to a large drop off! Thankfully, we spot it with the extra light! The darkness below us seems endless. Was that talking I heard just the wind?
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No. 1032012 ID: 96c896

Looks like goblins. Say hello, ask if they know where the miners went.
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No. 1032016 ID: 9748c8

There seems to be some figures hiding behind the rocks. Do neither of you two know what they could be? Attempt to communicate. Ask them who they are, if this is their home, and if they know anything about what's going on in this mine.
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No. 1032018 ID: eab761

>>1032010
If you look carefully, you can see 3 heads poking up from behind the rocks in front of you. I can even see their eyes!

Try talking with them. If they end up being hostile, you and Bart can knock them down the hole!
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No. 1032019 ID: e5709d

Get to cover, try to ask the goblins what's what. If they attack, show no mercy.
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No. 1032025 ID: 9a2966

>>1032010
Greet them - you know they're there, even if they try to hide. Who are they? Ask if they know what beast has taken hold of the other Kin that were here earlier.

>goblins!
Mayhaps. Other beings have pointed ears.
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No. 1032040 ID: a68c82

For the record, just because you are the champion chosen to find the runes, doesn't mean you are immune to death. So don't be reckless.
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No. 1032043 ID: db4755
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1032043

>Just because you are the champion, doesn't mean you are immune to death! Don't be reckless

I didn't really think I was, but thank you for the warning! To be honest, I'd really like to head home and sleep in my nice bed right now... But I can't just leave when Alto could be being killed! He's my only brother!

>Looks like goblins!
>There's figures behind the rocks
>Do either of you know what they could be?

Oh goodness I hope it's not goblins! We'd be in real danger! Bart tells me that goblins don't live this far North. Thank goodness!

>Ask who they are, if this is their home
>Try talking with them
>Greet them, ask if they know what beast has taken the other Kin

Maya: "Excuse me! I can see you down there! Who are you? Is this your home? Do you know what happened to the other Kin who were here? Maybe what sort of beast has taken them?"

Horon: "...We are... Horon! You are... STINKY! And... DUMB! All of mountain is Horon's home! Smelly Kin and Humans not WELCOME! Mountain KNOWS this! And sends... MAGIC to creatures to help be... RID of you! Hehehe! You Kin... are FOOD for the MOUNTAIN! Your light... BURNS us! Go away, stinky!"

It seems these creatures are called 'Horon'. They do bear a striking resemblance to Goblins, but seem more cautious than aggressive toward us. They don't seem very fond of outsiders though. Maybe I could ask some more questions?

A: Speak with them more (Specify)

B: Leave tunnel and head back to village

C: Leave tunnel and head into minecart tunnel

D: Custom input
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No. 1032044 ID: 9748c8

>He's my only brother!
Sounds like you have a lot of sisters.

Ask them... what does that magic do? And what creatures?

And then C
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No. 1032045 ID: e5709d

Looks like the locals have a legitimate beef. And are completely oblivious to even the basics of the economic cycle. Pacifistic Exploitation, Ho!

Spin a story about how your divine spirits have ordered you to purge the earth itself of an ancient curse that nestles within the shiny stones and glass, and that they give outsiders free, delicious bitterroot and moist, rotten fish eggs in exchange for delivering this corrupting waste. Offer to leave them alone forever if they throw out all the useless, cursed glass and toxic rocks - to the mortals, of course, so they in turn can trade for these delicacies that make the confused goblins' stomachs turn.

They get to keep their land and dignity while the locals get cheaper labor with almost no maintenance costs. Win-Win.
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No. 1032047 ID: 96c896

>>1032043
A. What magic creatures took them?
You might need to send for reinforcements.
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No. 1032050 ID: 36784c

>>1032043
>sends magic to creatures
That might be one of the runes you need to recover. Either someone is using it or it's doing this on its own.

>what do?
A
Let's see if they're dumb enough to tell you what these creatures look like.

>>1032045
Kome I don't think that'll work.

>>1032047
>send for reinforcements
We already did that when we sent Hegor the giant back to the village.
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No. 1032063 ID: 6fa841

D) First of all, we are; Totes, not dumb and even less stinky!... Wave your torch around as to assert them that we have the advantage here, they could have jumped us at any time if they had any sort of spine.
Ask them if they know what kind of creature the "mountain" sent currently. We will probably have to settle with whatever half-baked response they give and ask about their deal over at the village.
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No. 1032068 ID: f2320a

>>1032045
Worth a try
Also we are scary we can create light from nothing and shiny rocks and soft rocks reflect light
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No. 1032070 ID: f2320a

>>1032045
Worth a try
Also we are scary we can create light from nothing and shiny rocks and soft rocks reflect light
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No. 1032077 ID: 6530df

Do a T-pose as a way of a friendly gesture to the creatures and ask about the magic.
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No. 1032093 ID: db4755
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1032093

>Sounds like you have a lot of sisters

I have two sisters, so.. It's not that many!

>it might be one of the magic runes

You think? If that's true, we're on the right track then!

>we are totes not dumb and even less stinky!

Right? I smell totes AWESOME!

>What does magic do?
>What creatures?
>T-Pose and wave torch to assert dominance

Maya: "I am NOT stinky! Tell me... What sort of creatures do you speak of? Describe them! And what does this magic you speak of do?"
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No. 1032094 ID: db4755
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1032094

Horon: "Ach! The Kin threaten us with it's NASTY light! And... You not stinky as much... As HIM!" They gesture to Bart.

Bart: "Wh-Hey! Shut up! I smell fine!"

Horon: "STINKY! The Mountain's... Creatures are her DEFENDERS! Quiet and quick... STICKY and CRAWLING! TRAP poor little Horon.. and even STINKY KIN! But now... Magic makes them... ANGRY! And... STRONG! They... GROW."

It sounds like Bart was the real problem in the stink department. Oh! And it seems whatever magic there is has made the creatures they speak of more powerful. The Horon shrink back into the cavern, away from the light. They disappear from view.

Horon: "You will... DIE!"

What a rude thing to say before leaving! They're gone though. Deep into the cave.

A: Head into minecart tunnel

B: Head back to village

C: Follow Horon??

D: Custom input
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No. 1032095 ID: 9a2966

>You will... DIE!
>How rude!
Well, we were pretty rude waving that light in their faces. Imagine if something stung your eyes real bad and someone else insisted on poking it in front of your face? They do seem to take offense easily enough, though. Might have some saved-up grievances from all the mining that's been done here. Or suffered previous rude encounters.

Ah well. Diplomacy later - it sort of sounds like the guards really do need saving. And... also other Horons? Maybe you can win some goodwill there if you can manage to free them as well.

>Mountain's defenders, sneaky and quiet, sticky and crawling
Hm... sounds like it could be some form of slime creature? They can cling to roofs - come from every angle, and certainly be able to, say, restrain and drag off some guards.

They might've been an ordinary common danger, but powered by one of the Runes of magic, they've become far more dangerous. Especially if, as the Horon suggested, magic feeds them. If one or more has grown to a size where it can extend tentacles and envelop people, it's going to be rather troublesome to deal with!

You will have to consider how to fight something like that without magic. Sure, you can cut it - but if it just reforms its slimey mass, that'll take ages, and be dangerous besides if it's big and flexible enough to take on a team of guards. You could smush it with rocks, but it might just be able to reform. If they have some sort of general weakness - like a core to destroy - the rockslide idea might have merit, though.

I don't think you should go off into the mine half-cocked. If only you could draw the things out into a killing ground you've got prepared! Then you could do all manner of manual solutions - dump oil on it and set it on fire, the rockslide idea, have Hegor chuck stuff at 'em. Maybe you could prepare that regardless, with aid from the village, and then wander into the mine. With any luck, you can simply run and draw the enemy out into the open for a confrontation.

Of course, the more time we take to prepare and plan the more time the guards are in the creatures' tendrils.
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No. 1032104 ID: 9748c8

A
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No. 1032107 ID: 8dc7ba

>>1032094
>mountain defenders
>quiet and quick, sticky and crawling
>they grow
That sounds like it could possibly be giant spiders.

>next?
A

Head into minecart tunnel. Be careful and watch out for giant spider webs!
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No. 1032110 ID: bdef6e

A)
>>1032107
Mmmh, this looks more dangerous every moment. If we are speaking of gigant spiders, I think those could be the ones which throw webs to catch and drag. That would explain why guards couldn't defend against them.

Be spiders or not, those creatures probably can attack and snach from shadows with more range than our torches. Do we have extra cloth? We could cover ourselves with some cloack ready to let loose. You can do it with a simple knot, leaving one end half tucked in the last pull.

Also, carts can make too much sound but is a movile covet. (And could we push ourselves with magic?)
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No. 1032140 ID: b69579

>>1032110
Yeah, it would be like how this one kid used their air powers on a citywide delivery system.

So, A it is.
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No. 1032171 ID: 0840c2

>>1032094
Follow Horon?
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No. 1032173 ID: 6fa841

Going A).
Was thinking of going back to the village but we don't really have much information to be asking for help and the village people would probably not understand what we mean with the cryptics of the Horon.
It's sounding a lot like it's giant spiders but that could possibly work out a little for us, the small flame we create can burn down the cobwebs and, if our flame isn't particularly weak we could possibly do a fire breath of sorts mixing our wind and fire magic.
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No. 1032201 ID: db4755
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1032201

>A, head for the minecart tunnel

Very well! Bart and I leave the dark tunnel behind, and head into the minecart tunnel. It's not as dark as the other tunnel at least!

>Sticky and crawling? Sounds like some form of slime creature?

A slime creature? Sounds pretty gross! But I think I could probably deal with-

=====

>Sounds like giant spiders.

>Yeah, spiders.

>Definitely giant spiders.

Giant... Spiders? Like... Like how giant are we talking here? Like the size of your hand? Because I am NOT okay with that!

>Do we have extra cloth for protection?

I'm only wearing what you see! All I'm wearing right now is this nice dress!
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No. 1032202 ID: db4755
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1032202

>Push the minecart with wind magic for extra cover!

>Watch out for spider webs!

I inform Bart of our new plan and we head back and climb inside the mine cart. Bart gives us a starting push. It's kind of fun! And terrifying! I don't spot any spider webs above the usual size though.

>Mix wind and fire magic?

Hmm, I've heard tales of great magicians combining magic before. I wonder if I could do it!
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No. 1032203 ID: db4755
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1032203

We slow down and enter an open room... There's two Kin lying on the floor! Omigosh...! They're wearing the same armor as Bart, I wonder if-

Bart: "CAPTAIN!!!"

Before I can do anything, Bart leaps from the cart and sprints towards them in a panic!
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No. 1032206 ID: 36784c

>>1032203
Maya, look out! There’s something on the ceiling behind you!
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No. 1032210 ID: 9748c8

Check out the area.
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No. 1032215 ID: 6fa841

So the captain is severely wounded. This isn't looking so hot for us in terms of odds then, we've got a strong gust and a small flame, and no knowledge if they could be mixed.
There seems to be something above, seems to be cobwebs, so look up to investigate. Whatever it may turn out to be it's probably better to regroup with Bart since it looks close to you. We need help with pushing the minecart if there's something ambushing here and anyways our buddy here could always make a handy distraction if things get really dire...
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No. 1032222 ID: 6530df

Maya, look up behind you!
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No. 1032223 ID: b01382

>>1032203
Get the cart, get some offense magic ready in case this is an ambush.
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No. 1032225 ID: b01382

>>1032223
I mean get out the cart
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No. 1032231 ID: 9a2966

Cast a blast of wind at the roof above you and wall behind you. Take care not to blow out your torches.

Tell Bart to look UP and draw his dang sword. Self-safety first! Can't rescue anyone if you're about to be spider food, too!
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No. 1032232 ID: e5709d

Quick, use fire spells to propel the cart forward! Yell at Bart to retreat if you can, try to distract the spiders!
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No. 1032237 ID: bdef6e

Take cover with the cart and search the enemy! Be prepare to cover Bart with your magic.
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No. 1032244 ID: db4755
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1032244

>Look out! Behind you!

Huh??
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No. 1032245 ID: db4755
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1032245

HOLY SHI-
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No. 1032246 ID: db4755
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1032246

>Get out of the cart, and get offensive magic ready

I dive out of the cart just as it's shot with sticky web, and tugged over!

I land next to Bart, who's knelt down near his allies, sword drawn. The massive spider disgustingly crawls down the wall, and takes an offensive stance! As do we! This is WAY worse than slime! Why couldn't it have been slime?!

Bart: "They're... They're not breathing! We're too late!"

It seems we didn't get here in time! Captain Miles and the other guard have been killed!! And now... I've never fought a PERSON, much less THIS horror! What do I do?!

A: Run for it! Out of the tunnel!

B: Run for it! Deeper into the tunnel!

C: Wind gust attack it!

D: Try the Flame/Wind gust attack!

E: Sic Bart on it!
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No. 1032250 ID: 056ca0

>>1032246
FLAME WIND GUST GO
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No. 1032251 ID: 6fa841

GIANT ENEMY SPIDER... To be fair, slimes are pretty gross too, no long legs to speak of but still quite yucky.

Try the flame + wind attack! A wind gust at worst will bring the spider down and at best do nothing. If we're lucky the fiery wind will burn the cobweb then spread to the spider and Bart can finish it off.

It's time to put your ambidextry to the test!
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No. 1032253 ID: 50af53

D, BURNINATE

Besides that fall back but stay close to eachother. Spiders don't fight groups well, but in its own home you're still at a disadvantage.
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No. 1032258 ID: 9748c8

Doesn't casting take a bit of time? If so, you might want to hide behind Bart first before doing your stuff.
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No. 1032263 ID: 6530df

I think D and E, it might take a while to charge up your mana/magic for this kind of attack; have Bart a bait but make sure he doesn't get hurt or even killed.
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No. 1032264 ID: ba605b

>>1032246
>>1032246
Wind and fire magic. If I learned anything from spider webs, they're stupid flammable, more so if we add air/oxygen to the mix to make it all burn faster.
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No. 1032267 ID: bdef6e

D)
Spiders tend to have poor eyesight so they depends of their leg's hair to sense the movement in the air or sensing trought their webs. Burning it's hair and webs is the path to victory.
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No. 1032269 ID: 708905

>>1032264
Actually that's the dust in cobwebs, clean/fresh spider silk is very gite resistant
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No. 1032282 ID: db4755
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1032282

>Do spells time time to cast?

It depends on how well the surroundings fit the AFFINITY of the MAGIC! For this enviroment, it's indoors so Wind might take a moment!

>Have Bart hold back spider, then... FLAME WIND GUST!

Bart does his best against the enemy spider, but it keeps it's distance, and it's mostly him swinging his sword and torch at it to keep it away. Meanwhile, I do my best to get a strong gust of wind ready...

Bart: "Stay BACK! BACK, monster! AWAY! I'll show you, you blasted-"

=====

*FWIP*

Bart: "HUAH?!"

In an instant, Bart's sword is YANKED away by a quickly shot string of web! Things look bad for Bart as the spider rushes toward him!
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No. 1032283 ID: db4755
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1032283

But my spell is ready, and I combine the two and...

*FWOOSH!*

The spider recoils from the flames as it's webs catch flames! But it's too late for it, and it's quickly consumed by the massive inferno!
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No. 1032284 ID: db4755
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1032284

The spider thrashes and flails, but only for a moment, before collapsing into a burning heap, dead. It seems flames are the perfect counter to these monsters! That was... AWESOME! I'm so cool! Even Bart is impressed!

A: Return to the village and report in to the villagers/chief

B: Continue deeper into the mine.

C: Custom Input
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No. 1032285 ID: 96c896

A. If you ran into more than one of those you'd be toast.
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No. 1032287 ID: f2320a

>>1032284
WE MUST HURRY CONTINUE DEEPER YOUR BROTHER COULD BE DOWN THERE WE CANT TARY
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No. 1032290 ID: 36784c

>>1032284
B: Continue deeper into the mine. Your brother and that guard that was driving your carriage could be down here!

As you're going in, make sure you're occasionally looking up for any spiders that could be trying to ambush you and Bart!
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No. 1032291 ID: 6530df

D. Victory pose time!
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No. 1032292 ID: 6fa841

You best bet we need to flaunt at least a LITTLE bit to Bart over what you just accomplished!...

After doing that... seeing those kin die really paints an ugly picture over what may happen to those deeper within, don't feel like your brother may be in there but we never know so let's take a deeper look inside and retreat if we get 20 spiders on our tail.
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No. 1032298 ID: 0840c2

>>1032284
>>1032292 +1 If possible take a spiderleg along with you as proof of your story for the villagers
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No. 1032302 ID: b01382

>>1032284
C
Burn everything in case there are babies. Can you image how bad things will be if there is an army of baby spiders crawling around?
Tell Bart to retrieve his sword any anything useful off the captain, like a shield, more weapons, or a healing potion. In fact grab the helmet off the xaptsin and use it for yourself. You never know when a helmet will protect you from a cuncussion, getting knocked out, or out right dying.

After thoroughly burning and looting, continue further in search of your brother.
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No. 1032304 ID: 9748c8

Be careful with that, don't want your clothes to accidentally catch fire~

B
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No. 1032305 ID: e5709d

C) Check the bodies and autopsy. The giant spiders might not be the only threat in this cave.
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No. 1032313 ID: 01fe07

>>1032284
B
Hopefully we can find your brother and he's still alive.

Just be careful and don't rush in, otherwise you'll be ambushed and become another victim!
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No. 1032314 ID: 01fe07

>>1032302
>Take things off dead bodies
If we do this, let Bart know that you're only getting things that'll help us not die. We don't want him to think that we're looting money and valuables off of the dead bodies.
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No. 1032322 ID: db4755
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1032322

>VICTORY POSE TIME

YEAH! I'm totes awesome!!!

>Gloat to Bart

Bart begrudgingly agrees that it was pretty cool and helpful. YEAH!

>Careful your clothes don't catch fire~

Oh! Good tip! That was JUST about to happen, if you wouldn't have said something! Can you imagine? I would have been totally naked! Whew! Thanks for the save!
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No. 1032323 ID: db4755
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1032323

>Autopsy the bodies
>Loot corpses! HELMET!
>Let Bart know you're only getting things to help survive!

Bart tells me the Kin must've been killed by blunt force, and suggests they were left behind, as the spiders might prefer LIVE food.... EYUCK! I don't really want to wear dead people armor... and thankfully it doesn't really fit me anyway! Whew... There's nothing else on them but a sword, which Bart takes to replace his lost one, and some coin purses, which Bart also takes, remarking something about them buying him one last drink. The scoundrel.

>DEEPER INTO THE MINE

What? Really?? After THAT? Alright... I guess if you guys insist! Bart is also skeptical. We trek deeper into the mine. The instant we head in, there's a difference... Massive cobwebs in every direction. It's a wonder there ever WAS a mine in here with so many spiders! We make sure to be careful and keep an eye out, carefully avoiding webs. We don't see any more spiders for some time...
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No. 1032324 ID: db4755
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1032324

Finally, we reach the end of the mine, and come to a large open part of the cave. There's massive webs all around, and still no spiders in view. We do however, spot several 'pods' of web suspended in the air. Looking carefully, I can make out the tips of swords and boots sticking out of some...

Bart: "Look! There! That must be the others! Strung up in the web like any old bug! The bastard spiders!"

Bart's right! When I look closer, the pods DO have people inside!There are five pods. We successfully identify three of them as Bart's fellow guards, some with swords and armor sticking out. The last two however, we aren't sure who they are!

A: Cut open all 5 pods

B: Cut open just guard pods

C: Burn open all 5 pods

D: Burn open just guard pods

E: Ignore pods and continue deeper

F: Custom input
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No. 1032325 ID: b01382

>>1032324
A: Cut open all 5 pods
Everyone we help out should help cut the others out, if that needs to be mentioned.
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No. 1032326 ID: 6fa841

Good god. BURN OPEN?! After identifying that it is indeed people in there?... That'd be pyschopatic.

A) Cut open all five. Even if it is some type of stranger, they'd most likely be thankful we saved them if they are conscious. Best to do one at a time just incase. If they are relatively well it'd be a good time to head back the village afterwards.
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No. 1032330 ID: 1c6255

Start cutting open, bring the torch if the sword gets stuck.
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No. 1032331 ID: 6530df

A. Cut them all, just be carefully about anything surprising being in one the pods.
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No. 1032332 ID: 899c9f

Burn open the guard pods. Their armor will protect them and the silk burns off quick, right?
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No. 1032334 ID: bdef6e

F) A)
The rest of spiders will probably be deeper and if we touch the webs they will be alerted. Maybe we can disconect the pods with fire and start to free people.

Also, maybe the guards from before are not dead. Some spiders uses non-lethal venom which induces coma in their prey so they can eat them later. In that case their breath will be probably very weak and slow. No promises, only a reason for check again.
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No. 1032339 ID: 9748c8

>Thanks for the save!
You're welcome. Altho I'm sure more such opportunities worrisome predicaments are yet ahead of you, you know, how your long dress could get snagged by one of the sharp rocks, or you get attacked by a smaller creature which has a taste for clothes.

A) Touching any of the long webs might alert any nearby spiders, however, touching the pods directly should not, since the spiders wouldn't care for the captives' struggles. So the first thing you should do is, stay on guard and let Bart stealthily cut open the 3 pods that are near the ground and get those people out - hopefully they're only tied up in the webs and not poisoned. The two pods that are higher up will be tricky because you'll need to burn the surrounding web first to make the pods to fall down. That's when the action starts and your job will be to set all the web in the room on fire. That should keep any spiders away. We'll see how it goes from there.
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No. 1032340 ID: 36784c

>>1032324
>5 pods
>3 are guards
>don’t know about the other 2
Those last 2 pods could be some Horon. Or they could be your brother and your guard from the carriage.

A: Cut open all 5 pods. Just make sure you don’t accidentally cut whoever is trapped inside the pods! And make sure one of you is looking out for any spiders that might show up!
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No. 1032342 ID: e5709d

Your world has healing magic, right?
...
C.
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No. 1032346 ID: 9a2966

We know the stuff's sticky, cutting it won't, well, probably won't cut it well. It'll also yank the stuff around and attract the spiders.

F - Controlled burn + set a fire trap

What you could do is try to burn off the strands AROUND the pods and extinguish those with wind magic. You'd still have pod people, but they'd be free of the web itself and then you can set the entire thing ablaze, which should drive off any spiders that might be arriving to check on movements.

So you could use Burt's sword to yank on the web purposefully afterwards to draw nearby spiders in, and then set it all ablaze as they climb over it, since we know it burns real well.

And hey, since this stuff burns so well, if you have some on Burt's sword, he could have a flaming sword for a bit, haha. (Guy just need to take care not to burn himself. Probably best to have it just on the upper half of the blade.)

As for the pod people, it'll be tough to get the web off them without being very careful and taking your time, or having the right tools for the job, so for now just save them as they are.
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No. 1032353 ID: db4755
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1032353

>Stealthily cut out pod people with sword, using controlled fire to free sword.

Good idea! I set Bart to work on carefully cutting through the sticky web. Sure enough, his sword quickly becomes stuck, but applying a little flame from our torches gets it loose! I help out with my dagger to hasten the process, and pretty soon we've freed all three guards! Hurray! They all seem very groggy. And VERY confused that Bart and I of all people are rescuing them! There's time for introductions later.
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No. 1032354 ID: db4755
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1032354

>The two extra pods could be Horon or brother and guard from carriage.

Bart cuts one open, and... sure enough, a Horon pops out! He looks at us groggily.

Horon: "...Kin... save Horon? But... Why?"

The Horons seem confused, but grateful. I'm glad we helped them but... Where is Alto?? If he wasn't in these pods then could he be deeper in the cave??
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No. 1032355 ID: db4755
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1032355

>Movement on the webs will attract spiders!

We just manage to free the last Horon as spiders begin to appear from elsewhere in the cave, attracted by the movement! I take a defensive stance and get a spell ready as Bart rallies his fellow guards to defensive positions! Even the Horon stand to fight beside us if needed! But what do we do?? There's so many! I could burn the entire web but... I still haven't found Alto!

A: Flamethrower time! Burn that web!

B: Stand and fight the spiders with wind magic and melee combat!

C: Retreat out of the cave the way we came!

D: Hold back the spiders and make our way deeper into cave!

E: Custom Input!
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No. 1032357 ID: e5709d

Flamethrower!
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No. 1032358 ID: 9748c8

Spider hair burns well. As do spider webs.
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No. 1032359 ID: 6fa841

Burn those suckers down.

We don't know for sure if your brother lies deeper within the cavern, so we should investigate the place after the pyro hijinx are done, after the threats have been eliminated put the fire out with wind because the smoke might very well knock out everyone after awhile.
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No. 1032361 ID: bdef6e

A)

In the worst case flamethrower can cause a big wildfire and if it extends inside the cave we should rush inside in the case Alto is traped deeper inside traped in a coocon. Thats very dangerous but...

If we don't kill the spiders fast we will be easliy snatched and captured one by one. It will be surely dangerous right now instead of posible dangerous latter.
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No. 1032366 ID: b69579

I say try B, it’s your safest bet as you could accidentally toast one of your current allies in the fight. Also, the spiders could be holding loot.
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No. 1032385 ID: a68c82

Yeah, fire seems to do the trick, and then retreat, collect your thoughts and gather information from the people we rescued.
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No. 1032397 ID: 36784c

>>1032355
B! It'll be safer and we're less likely to hit our allies with it.

If we use fire, there's a high chance that we'll end up trapping ourselves in the mine when a spider's flaming corpse ends up collapsing directly in front of the exit. Then we'll end up dying from all the smoke and the lack of breathable air! And if Maya's brother is here, then he'd also die for the same reasons!
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No. 1032419 ID: 7d8322

B
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No. 1032422 ID: 8483cf

(To Runey Boi: I haven't seen you on the Questden discord, so I'll just ask you here. I'm making a CCG collaborative quest. May I include your characters from this quest as participants, draw fanart, and clip images from the quest to use?

You can reach me on Discord at Donut #9886 if you have questions. Apologies for taking up a post in your quest just for this!)
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No. 1032424 ID: 3466cb

Maya should just use fire, go for A. Alto may have come into this cave, but it seems unlikely he'd be in this chamber. It doesn't make sense for the spiders to have sequestered him or other guards in additional pods further up out of sight; these are full-grown men in armour and it would be burdensome, energy-intensive, and structurally-compromising for the spiders to drag them up to some more vertical part of the nest. The one exception I can think of might be if they were trying to present prey items to a female mate (or offspring, but these spiders seem to be a recent arrival -- otherwise the guards and Horon would have been better prepared), but what are the chances of that? Besides, if there are more people in the upper reaches of the nest, we wouldn't have any means of getting them down regardless. Better a relatively brief death by immolation than to be food for giant spiders. If your fireblasts scare the spiders off, maybe we can regroup and try to be more thorough.
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No. 1032429 ID: 3466cb

Well uh actually nevermind. Changing my vote from A to C/E. It would be too fucked up to accidentally burn her brother to death, even if the odds of it seem remote and we don't have any apparent ways of saving him if he does happen to be further up the nest. Should instead retreat back into the tunnel we came from; it'll be safer and easier for Maya to use fire offensively when they're coming from just one direction. If we get a breather afterwards, then she can talk with her new rescues and adjust plans accordingly.
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No. 1032431 ID: 708905

>>1032355
Try to use fire to make a barrier while you retreat back to the tunnel, once you have a chokepoint try and let them funnel into it before burninating them all
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No. 1032460 ID: 7d8322

>>1032431
support
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No. 1032466 ID: db4755
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1032466

(To Donut: Dunno what that is. Go for it though.)

>Burn that web!!!

You're right! I don't have time to hesitate! I cast a flamethrower spell at the spiders, and the bulk of the web! It works immediately, cooking the spiders to a crisp!

The fire spreads quickly! A little too quickly! The flammable web is strewn all about the cave, and the flames soon surround us! The Horons shrink away from the bright light and heat, fleeing the cave. The other guards quickly follow, until only Bart is by my side.

Bart: "Lady Du Bois! It's time to go! We have to go!"

Maya: "You're right! Let's get out of here!"
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No. 1032467 ID: db4755
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1032467

A shrill scream pierces my ears as the flames climb through the webs deeper into the cave. Then another. And another. Several voices ring out in pain as the flames engulf the cavern.... Alto!!!
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No. 1032469 ID: db4755
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1032469

Bart: "You CAN'T! You're really gonna die if you go in there!"

Maya: "You don't understand!! My brother's in there! He's BURNING! I have to-"
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No. 1032470 ID: db4755
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1032470

Bart: "WATCH OUT!"
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No. 1032471 ID: db4755
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1032471

*CRASH*
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No. 1032472 ID: db4755
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1032472

[Du Bois Dukedom. A few days later.]
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No. 1032473 ID: db4755
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1032473

...
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No. 1032474 ID: 1235cc

COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO!
Wake up!
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No. 1032475 ID: 9748c8

Good tits-, I mean, good morning Maya.
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No. 1032476 ID: 6fa841

I blame bart not tanking the plank. Totally could of put it out with wind. Yep.
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No. 1032477 ID: 8a5a0e

>>1032473
Rise and Shine Maya, rise and shine.
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No. 1032482 ID: a1cf67

>>1032473
Maya? It's time to wake up.

>>1032476
No we couldn't have. That would've only fanned the flames and made them stronger.
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No. 1032488 ID: ba605b

>>1032473
SHOW US YOUR MOMMY MILKERS BOOBIES!
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No. 1032493 ID: bdef6e

Erhh... Ups!
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No. 1032496 ID: db4755
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1032496

>Maya, it's time to wake up!

...Nnh.. Huh? Who-

>Good tits- I mean, good morning Maya.

>SHOW US YOUR MOMMY MILKERS

Oh. It's you guys. Ugh... My head hurts! I'm home? Where is this? A guest room? Why am I here? What happened? Ohh... Father must've sent the guard to save us! Thank goodness! I have to see Alto as soon as possible, and tell him of everything that happened!
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No. 1032498 ID: ba605b

>>1032496
You look uncomfortable. Maybe you should take off your shirt.
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No. 1032501 ID: 96c896

You dirty brother killer.
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No. 1032508 ID: 6fa841

Yeah you should probably check in on Alto if he's there.
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No. 1032509 ID: abaa91

>>1032496

...
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No. 1032511 ID: 629f2e

There are a number of possibilities for what could have happened. Fingers crossed that it's a happy one, and Alto is fine, but you should be prepared in case that isn't what we learn.

>>1032498
It's been statistically proven that removing your shirt is a good way to prevent grief and panic, true story. Have you ever seen someone having a panic attack while topless?
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No. 1032512 ID: e7c7d3

Look out the window into the courtyard, forcing the artist to draw the entire scene
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No. 1032513 ID: e5709d

>>1032501
*ROUNDHOUSE KICK*
@#$%ing narrative.
You had four soldiers and two civilians to save. If you hesitated, some would have died from your negligence.
You made a call; it may have killed people, but you ended a threat and saved an entire colony from having their insides slowly liquified by acidic venom and then slurped open so the carcasses could be used as egg sacs. Things might even get better now that the Huron need housing and the mines are cleared for chemical experimentation.

And none of this makes sense.

Spiders are not eusocial by nature. Their colonies are supposed to be independent. Their webs disconnected from one another.

The thing that kidnapped your guard was a prowler, possibly avian, and the probability that it would have deposited its prey in a giant-spider-infested cave should have been near zero.

This... this was a planned attack, wasn't it.
And you just burned some of the perpetrators alive.
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No. 1032515 ID: 36784c

>>1032496
You got hit on the head by one of the supports in the mine. That guard named Fart- I mean, Bart! He must’ve pulled you out of there when you got knocked out.

>I have to see Alto as soon as possible, and tell him of everything that happened!
I understand that you’re eager, but you need to take it easy. After a head injury like that, you’re probably going to still feel dizzy. And if you’re not careful, you might lose your balance and fall over!

Take slow steps and if you feel like your going to fall, sit back down on the bed.
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No. 1032518 ID: ba605b

>>1032513
SOunds like you're on to something, and I'm scared for it.
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No. 1032519 ID: 00eb55

>>1032518
The first thing you should do is eat, I’m sure you’re very hungry after all you’ve been through.
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No. 1032522 ID: a70d43

>>1032513
Agree with this
(also joins in kicking >>1032501
while they are down)
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No. 1032528 ID: 9ed2cd

There is a big chance that Alto didn't make it. But I wouln't blame yourslef about it. It was a situation that was outside of your control, you had to make a split desition desition yo save yourself and those other people that you rescued.

Then again, he might be okay. We don't know what happened after you passed out. Just... be prepared for anything. Including some harsh criticism from some noble twats that were never there.
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No. 1032534 ID: 9ed2cd

>>1032513
In retrospect, i don't think that Alto was snached by a spider either, nor did the guard accompanying you. Something else is happening here.
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No. 1032537 ID: dee951

>>1032513
This!
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No. 1032539 ID: db4755
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1032539

>Look out the window into the courtyard, forcing-

Good idea... I lean on the window, taking in the GORGEOUS view before me. What a splendid courtyard. Ahh, that's relaxing! So beautiful and detailed! What a breathtaking view!

>You should take off your shirt.

>Have you ever seen someone have a panic attack while topless?

You know, I feel like taking off my top while leaning out the window would be a bad combination! It'd be just like the Sumpter Festival all over again!

>The first thing you should do is eat, I'm sure you're hungry after what you've been through

You know, I AM pretty hungry! Feels like I haven't eaten in days!

>You got hit on the head by one of the supports in the mine. That guard named Fart- I mean, Bart! He must’ve pulled you out of there when you got knocked out.
>You should take it easy with a head injury!

Ohh... That makes sense I guess. Thanks, Fart. I mean Bart!

>Spiders don't behave that way! This was a PLANNED attack! Something ELSE is going on here!

Wh-What? I don't know how spiders act! I never met a giant spider before just recently! Somebody attacked us?? Who would do that? Perhaps Alto saw them!

>. . .

...What?
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No. 1032540 ID: db4755
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1032540

>You dirty brother killer.

What?? What're you talking about??

Then again, he might be okay. We don't know what happened after you passed out. Just... be prepared for anything. Including some harsh criticism from some noble twats that were never there.

>Fingers crossed it's a happy outcome and Alto is fine, but you should be prepared for what we learn.
>There is a chance Alto didn't make it. Don't blame yourself, it was a situation out of your control and you had to make a decision to save yourself and others.
>He might be okay. Who knows what happened. Just be prepared for anything, including criticism from noble twats who weren't there.

WHAT!?? Alto didn't- What do you mean?? If I'M here, Alto's here too! Father sent the guard! He's fine! I just need to- I just need to SEE him! Now!!
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No. 1032541 ID: db4755
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1032541

>Check on Alto

I leave the room and enter the hall. I need to find Alto! If I'm here right now, where could he be??

A: Check Alto's bedroom.

B: Check infirmary area.

C: Check throne room.

D: Custom Input.
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No. 1032542 ID: 36784c

>>1032539
>You know, I feel like taking off my top while leaning out the window would be a bad combination! It'd be just like the Sumpter Festival all over again!
So that’s what happened. You were topless at the Sumpter Festival!

>>1032541
B
We don’t know what condition your brother is in, so the best place to check is the infirmary area. If he was injured, but woke up before you, then you can ask someone there where he went.
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No. 1032548 ID: 96c896

>>1032541
B. He'll have burns, at the very least.
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No. 1032556 ID: 6fa841

B.

Infirmary should at least have someone that could point you to where he is currently if he isn't/was there. Here's hoping that wasn't him doing the blood curling screech.
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No. 1032565 ID: 0840c2

>>1032541
B: Check infirmary area.
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No. 1032569 ID: e5709d

C
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No. 1032571 ID: 9748c8

D: Check the training area
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No. 1032573 ID: bdef6e

B) Either Alto is there or has passed by there.
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No. 1032574 ID: b01382

>>1032541
B
>>
No. 1032582 ID: 9ed2cd

First start with B, then we can go to C if not B.
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No. 1032587 ID: 6530df

Go for B
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No. 1032592 ID: db4755
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1032592

>B. Search Infirmary area.
>Infirmary should have someone to point you to where he is.
>He'll have burns at the very least.

You're right! He must've been injured in some way! He must be recuperating! I rush to the infirmary area and-

Maya: "Alto??"

I don't find anyone in any of the infirmary rooms. They look like they haven't been used for a moment. Maybe Alto wasn't hurt after all! He's quite strong, so I'm sure he wasn't even injured!! I just need to find him!!!
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No. 1032593 ID: db4755
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1032593

???; "Well well! Look who's awake! Did you enjoy your nap, Maya?"

Maya: "Marie..."

It's my elder sister, Marie Du Bois... She's the last person I want to see right now...
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No. 1032594 ID: 9748c8

Tell her that, unless she knows where Alto is, you don't want to talk with her right now.
>>
No. 1032596 ID: 6fa841

We can sass it out later with Marie.

Cut to the chase and ask her if she knows where Alto is, and who brought you all the way to here.
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No. 1032607 ID: bb78f2

It feels awfully conventional that your safe with your family right now.

I'd say pinch yourself to make sure you're not dreaming, but I'm worried we might learn something important even if this is a dream...

Hmm...

Push your pinky through your hand, if it goes through, you're dreaming. Plug your nose and see how it affects you.
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No. 1032611 ID: 9ed2cd

Well, at least she can tell us what happened. Ask for your brother. Ignore any bullshit, we don't have time.
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No. 1032613 ID: a9af05

>>1032593
She seems like a bitch.

Ask if she knows where Alto is. If she doesn't tell you anything, just ignore her and walk away.

>>1032607
>you're dreaming
I highly doubt that.

>Push your pinky through your hand, if it goes through, you're dreaming.
Doing that won't tell us if Maya is dreaming, since her pinky could just not pass through her hand in her dream.
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No. 1032622 ID: ba605b

>>1032593
Ha! Her boobs are smaller. Looks like someone is compensating.
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No. 1032623 ID: db4755
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1032623

>She seems like a bitch

Marie has always been pretty mean to pretty much everybody! But she seems to especially hate ME! I have no clue why.

>Ha! Her boobs are smaller. Looks like someone is compensating.

I... Wonder if that could be it!!!

>Ask where Alto is, if she doesn't answer, leave.

Maya: "I don't want to deal with this, Marie. Do you know where Alto is?"

Marie: "What? You mean you- You don't KNOW? You don't REMEMBER?? Or are you just... I don't know... In DENIAL??"

Maya: "...What are you talking about?"

Marie: "HAHAHA! Ughh, this is just pathetic! You know, you should really go and see father at once! I'm sure he'd love you tell you all about Alto. This is far worse than the Sumpter thing! Have you heard from Lord Byron since then, by the way? Or did your CHARM not win him over?"

A: Question Marie further.

B: Insult her boob size.

C: Head to Throne room to see Father

D: Custom Input
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No. 1032631 ID: 9ed2cd

"Fuck you and your small tits, probably will starve your children, if you mannage to have any."
Go to your father.
>>
No. 1032633 ID: ba605b

>>1032623
B: Insults. You'r bosoms are the size of a little girl, and your beauty ages like milk.
Then ignore her and head to see father.
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No. 1032635 ID: ba605b

>>1032623
Okay. Looking at your sister again, I can glean two, maybe three things from her? Feel free to correct me or use some of this to insult her.
Her tits are obviously smaller, easy enough to point out, but not enough.
You nails aren't painted like hers, so I assume you're generally better with magic than her since when you fuck with magic it's usually a bitch to repaint your nails, right? You're a real prodigy I bet.
She's wearing mascara, eye make up, whatever you call it. She's probably also wears perfume and a ton of other cosmetic things, which means she might be vain. That could be a good avenue for insults against her person.

>Overall: You're prettier, have more magic potential, younger, and could probably hands down kick her flee ridden ass all the way from here to sundown
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No. 1032637 ID: 9748c8

B) Tell her that since the festival Lord Byron has sent you several strange letters and in those letters he keeps mentioning "large melons". Does she know what those are?

C) Whatever her response, go visit your father afterwards.
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No. 1032638 ID: 96c896

>>1032623
C.
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No. 1032639 ID: 6fa841

Thanks for the help, jackass!...

Marie right now is the least of your worries and getting her to throw a hissy fit now of all times would just be... time consuming. Head towards the throne room. There are geniunely better things to do right now.
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No. 1032644 ID: 6f51f0

>>1032623
C go see the fatherlord
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No. 1032652 ID: 056ca0

>>1032623
Either your sister is a massive bitch and has no familial love whatsoever, or Alto's still alive.

B.) If your charm doesn't work you can always fall back on your chest. Unlike her.

C.) Hurry to throne room, ask about Alto
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No. 1032662 ID: 3466cb

Who cares about tits or your bitch sister, you need to go see your father and make sure you haven't committed fratricide. Nothing could possibly be more important than to learn of your brother's fate, your only brother who had sought to protect and guide you, and whether your life and soul have been stained by a sin we impelled you to commit.
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No. 1032663 ID: e5709d

"You know, prospective suitors won't appreciate your crude, spiteful demeanor. It's like you want to resort to a lesser nuptial with the incompetent son of a gatcha game merchant or an airheaded adoptee of an NFT micro-mogul or-"
Gasp, Squeal, Grin Aggressively.
"YOU'RE HAVING AN AFFAIR WITH THE CHAMBERMAID?! Is she cute? Is she good in bed? Is she from another country? Come on tell me tell me tell me!"
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No. 1032667 ID: f2320a

>>1032623
Is that a wart under her eye? A so called beuty spot but how you got face fur
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No. 1032668 ID: f2320a

>>1032623
>INSULT then rush too altos room
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No. 1032673 ID: abaa91

>>1032623
This isn't even worth your time.

C. We need to face what we've done.
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No. 1032674 ID: eaca94

Press on: Tell her you have no time for such games, you just woke up miles away from where you were last awake, and your brother was in danger at the time.
>>
No. 1032676 ID: bdef6e

C) Leave with the dignity you might keep. Also, we already suspect what happened...
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No. 1032681 ID: 36784c

>>1032623
C
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No. 1032684 ID: db4755
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1032684

>Insult her boobage!

Yeah, she's just mad because-

>No! Ignore her and go see your father, Alto is more important right now!!

...You're right. Without another word, I turn on my heel, and leave Marie behind.

Marie: "Make sure to say hi to father for me! Toodles!!"
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No. 1032685 ID: db4755
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1032685

I reach father's chamber, and step inside... I'm afraid. Afraid of what he might-

Duke Corson Du Bois: "MAYA."

Father sits on his throne. He looks so upset...

Corson: "...When I received word of what... what had happened. I was... concerned for your and your brother's safety... But after hearing the stories from my guard of what transpired..."
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No. 1032686 ID: db4755
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1032686

He stares into the distance.

Corson: "...When your mother died. I was awash with grief. Because I loved her dearly... But also because it meant that with you, the last chance I had of being born another heir had been lost. But at least I had Alto. Strong and brave. Determined. But too kind. Just like his mother. Just like you..."

He's... tearing up. I've never... I didn't even know my father COULD cry! Oh no! Alto...

Corson: "Maya. I want to hear it from you. What happened?"

A: Tell the truth. Explain everything that happened in the Edge Mountains.

B: Lie about what happened. (Feel free to specify)

C: Apologize.

D: Other dialog (Please specify)
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No. 1032687 ID: 9a2966

>CHARM win him over?
Lord Byron would be the last thing on your mind. As should trading barbs with this lovely (or not-so-lovely) familial specimen. From the way she is acting it seems your brother should still be alive. She'd no doubt have called you something far worse if she knew you'd in fact been his end, so perhaps you can relax there.

What, however, might be so bad...?

Hm. Maybe the fire caused the mine's collapse? That would be unfortunate for the industry and could cost your family dearly - rather than solve a negotiating problem you've caused greater complications to the local industry. Still... overall, it might be a smaller price to pay.

Your actions rescued several people and stopped an ongoing infestation from growing far, far worse than it could have. You have your witnesses - the guards rescued - to verify that, assuming any of them were brought back.

C your father. Might as well rip the bandaid here and act 'responsibly'. Steel yourself, and wave off your sister's barbs.
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No. 1032688 ID: 9748c8

A) Tell him that the last you remember was burning some spiders before you got knocked out. You've never actually seen Alto's body, so he might still be alive. Then tell him that you're going to go back there and search for him.
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No. 1032689 ID: 1c6255

>>1032688
This.
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No. 1032690 ID: b01382

>>1032686
>>1032688
+1. Be hopeful. Did they find a body? If not then maybe he's still out there.
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No. 1032691 ID: 9a2966

Ah. Hm.

D - Restore your father's hope

Question him - he should've heard most of the tale already from the guards.

Was... was Alto not recovered? The last thing you recall hearing when you set those webs ablaze to kill the giant spiders was him yelling in pain in the distance, further down the beasts' den. You tried to reach him, but one of the guards held you back and then... the mine collapsed? You think. Your memory fuzzes out at that point.

But those mines go deep and there must have been tunnels beneath the infested area, which those gigantified pests and the local Hurons must have traversed - certainly the Hurons that had been captured wouldn't have come through the main entrance.

Could it not be possible Alto tore his way free and fled deeper into the mountains, avoiding the fire and collapse? He would've fought tooth and nail to survive, you know that much. You volunteer to return and look - certainly you can't just leave it like this. Even if you have to head out on your own!

(We do know there must be some deeper level here - the rune of magic that fell and caused the growth of the spiders must be down there somewhere, and you did not have the opportunity to recover it, what with, uh, clearing out the infestation and the mine's collapse. Still, unless someone else found the rune and brought it elsewhere, your work there was left undone. This might be a solid reason for a quick return!)

After getting the truth of Alto's situation from your father and making your declaration (assuming the truth is as we think), you can probably safely tell your father the whole fanciful tale as truthfully as you'd care to.

>A word of warning, though
Perhaps leave out our role in your story for now and the role of the fallen runes. If people of ill motivation knew they might start a collection effort of their own, so to speak.

>Eyebrows
Well, the eyebrows go in the family, at least.
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No. 1032692 ID: a70d43

>>1032688
Seconding this
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No. 1032693 ID: 580aaf

We don't know what they've told him. I would go with the truth, A.
And the truth is that you don't know exactly what happened besides that Alto went alone to look for the guard that was accompanying you, went to the village only found one guard that escorted you to the mines, and in there you found giant spiders, a few survivors and even more spiders. You tried to burn then to make your escape with the few people you rescued... but you heard screams from deeper in the mines... After that, something hit your head and passed out. You woke up here.

Ask him what happened to your brother.
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No. 1032694 ID: 6fa841

Ah crap.

A). Make sure to specify that there were a group of spiders capable of shooting webs from a really sizeable distance and that in fact it did even catch our guard companion's sword.

It was us or them at that moment. And we wanted to secure future safety while dealing with a threat. In hindsight there are many things that could have been handled differently but otherwise that's what seemed best at the moment.
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No. 1032695 ID: bdef6e

>>1032688
This, lies never get better.
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No. 1032696 ID: 58b85d

You know, I felt guilt at pushing you towards a chaotic course of action that led to drastic consequences, which may range between your brother being oxygen-deprived into a coma to an entire cave of hostages burning to death in a firestorm similar to white phosphorous.

But Screw.
This.
Asshole.

He doesn't care. About the civilians in that mine. About the minorities being persecuted and abused in addition to their sorry lot as underpaid workers. About the fate worse than slaughter that they were assigned to by your gods, all for the mere crime of existing as they were.
His lineage?! You're alive! Your sister is alive! What are you, chopped liver? And how can he still insult your brother for having the capacity to empathize with his servants?!
Nobles. 'Aristocrats'. It's always the same - if you're born into the title, you don't deserve it. If you earned the title, you earned it with blood.
D) Stare in disgust, make a comment about your upcoming suitors and/or business subsidiaries, and leave.
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No. 1032697 ID: 3466cb

A, C.

It seems they hadn't recovered Alto, or what's left of him, if your father has only the accounts of the guardsmen from the incident. If so, your brother's fate is unknown to everyone present. Dead or alive, you must take responsibility. Be fully truthful to everything that occurred, but though we share the blame, do not mention us; you will seem of unsound mind and your father might detain you. Apologise for the rash approach to your combat with the spiders, though it was your first and guided really by our own irresponsible, ill-considered counsel. Ask your Father of what was said by the others present on that day, and whether Alto or his corpse were recovered. If your brother is still in those mines, you must find and recover him, to be returned to your family for a happy reunion or the proper dignity of a funeral. And if he is not, you must return to the mountain regardless. Subdue the cause of this calamity, most surely beneath the mountain deep; hunt down the Rune.
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No. 1032699 ID: bdef6e

>>1032695
Thinking it better: try to avoid excuses.

You were attacked by something. Alto went to rescue the guard and the horse. You didn't want to let your brother alone and run for him. Found the town and went to ask for him, but there were no guards. You heard there was something dangerous in the mines and that the guards were there. You went with one lagging guard to see if that danger was the same that attacked your carriage and to search for Alto. Found that the danger were horse-sized spiders and lots of dead guards. The spiders were very dangerous. You put in use a new spell you never have tried before... it was a flame and air spell. You killed the spider, it was very efective. You found cocoons of spiders with people inside, you helped them but Alto wasn't with them. You went deeper to find Alto but there were much more spiders. You were reckless and pressed on using the new spell, but you (we) understimated how dangerous was the spell and how flamable were the spider silk. The fire spreaded and you had to flee, but you heard voices deeper in the cave. You wanted to go to see if Alto was there, but a guard stoped you because you were trying to get in the wildfire. A pilar fall onto you both and the next thing you remember is waking up here.
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No. 1032700 ID: e4b19e

Be sure to tell father about us too, how we are talking and helping you. Might be important
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No. 1032701 ID: 899c9f

C. Secure an apology before he actually knows what exactly it's for.
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No. 1032702 ID: a9af05

>>1032688
This. But specify that they were giant spiders so he doesn't accidentally believe it was tiny normal sized spiders.

>>1032700
I don't think that's a good idea.

Maya telling her father about a bunch of voices in her head will make her sound crazy and because there's no way to prove our existence, no one will believe Maya.
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No. 1032713 ID: db4755
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1032713

>Tell the truth.

>Apologize.

>Maybe don't mention us!

I tell my father everything that happened in the Edge Mountains. I'm careful not to mention the voices in my head... I make no excuses for my actions. I do however, mention specifically that these were GIANT spiders!

Corson: "So it's true then... Maya, would you ever use fire magic like that?? You should KNOW how dangerous magic can be!! It's use is OUTLAWED in most places without a proper license! You had your own private magics tutor! You should KNOW this!"

I decide it would be best not to mention that I usually fell asleep during magic class.

Corson: "Maya. I understand you were in a bad situation... But you've done something unforgivable. The other men within that cave were officials from the Uwashan Empire. Tensions between us were already high, but now? Well... I must do what I can do make amends."
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No. 1032714 ID: db4755
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1032714

Corson: "Maya. My daughter. You are banished from the Kingdom of Moralot and all of it's territories. By punishment of... Punishment of... imprisonment if you dare return... I will... I will make arrangements that you might travel and live in peace in... in another land. But you may never return here after today."

I'm... Banished? I... This can't be real! I must be dreaming! This can't be real, please don't let this be real!

>Ask about Alto.

Maya: "...Father... Alto... Is he...?"
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No. 1032715 ID: db4755
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1032715

Alto: "F..FATHER! I CANNOT... I CANNOT ALLOW YOU TO... BANISH MAYA! YOU MUSTN'T!"

Corson: "ALTO! YOU MUST STAY IN BED! ALLOW THE HEALERS TO DO THEIR WORK, SON!!!"

ALTO!? Thank goodness! He's-
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No. 1032716 ID: db4755
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1032716

Alto: "Ghh... GRAH.... IT'S... IT'S MY FAULT...! I WAS TOO... TOO WEAK! I WASN'T STRONG ENOUGH! I AM TO BLAME...! DON'T PUNISH MAYA FOR MY MISTAKES!"

Nurse: "Lord Alto, you must return at once! You'll only make your wounds worse!!"

Alto: "Nngh... AHHH!"

Alto... What have I done?
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No. 1032717 ID: db4755
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1032717

[MAYA HAS BEEN EXILED FROM MORALOT KINGDOM AND ALL OF IT'S OFFICIAL TERRITORIES! PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION OF EXILEMENT! THE FALEN ICELANDS ARE OFF-LIMITS, AS ARE THE EDGE MOUNTAINS CURRENTLY, AS MAYA DOESN'T WISH TO RETURN THERE YET! IT SHOULD ALSO BE KNOWN THAT THERE IS A RUNE IN EACH LAND TO FIND!]

A: Uwashan Plains: The closest to home, a young male Uwashan noble wants to host Maya. Apparantly he has a great interest in Kin girls. It is well known that the Uwashan Empire has been dealing with guerrilla attacks from a band of "Rebels" who claim to fight for Uwasha's freedom...

B: Eyaran Desert: A retired Eyaran general lives here in the capital of the Eyaran Sultanate! He owes Duke Corson a favor. Maya would be sent to stay with him in his estate within the city. However, one should know that the Eyarans are waging war against the Uwashan Empire! Though the city is far removed from this, the consequences may still be seen...

C: Filland Swamps: An old friend of Duke Corson lives here. She too was banished long ago for crimes unknown, and now spends his days hunting and fishing in the swampland... Supposedly..! Maya would be sent to live with him in his meagre estate. The people of Filland are enthralled by the Uwashan Empire, and some say they wish for freedom...

D: Koraban Islands: An old magician friend of Duke Corson lives on one of these islands in tropical retirement! Maya would be sent to stay with him in his estate. Be warned however, as the political climate of Koraban is rocky! As the great Uwashan Empire is at odds with the Eyaran Sultanate...
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No. 1032718 ID: 6fa841

Welp. No idea what actually happened but Alto bleeding all over the place probably means it wasn't us... at least directly.

In terms of potential development for magic, Koraban Islands has some viability due to a veteran magician residing there. However in terms of affinities and overall safety, the Desert seems better, plus you could possibly do like a cool wind sand attack. Ain't that fun and non-lethal? Voting for B).
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No. 1032719 ID: 8483cf

D. Political intrigue and magic? On islands so we don't have to deal with people who know about our past? Sign us up!
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No. 1032720 ID: b01382

>>1032716
I'm just. I know he's injured to all fuck, but I'm really happy that your brother survived. Honestly so long as he survives he'll make a full recovery. You people have regeneration magic or something right? Can he regrow his eye and missing hand? If not, consider getting him an enchanted eye and enchanted metal hand.

Go ahead and give your bro a half hug on his least injured side. Go on, say you're sorry and all that mushie stuff.

>>1032717
Go with option D.
So we're banished, but are you still allowed to send magical messages back and forth, or communicate through magic balls?
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No. 1032725 ID: 2aa5f0

What the? why is he bleeding so much? Fire doesn't cause those kinds of wounds, fire usually has very little blood involved as it normally makes someone look more like charred meat, not like they got into a fight with a blender? I feel like we're missing something very important here.

anyways fuck this place and everyone in it, head towards Koraban Islands to get away from it all and clear your head.
D
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No. 1032729 ID: bdef6e

Upsie... Well, at least Alto is still alive AND keeps one of his powerful brows. Can you at least know what the hell hapened in his side?

I say D). Not knowing how to fight and reling in unreliable magic, Maya should learn to control it's magic. Maybe we can convince the magician to teach. (Perhaps in B) we can convince the general to learn how to fight with swords?)

Also, for future reference. The three rules of piromancy are:
- Never start a fire you can't put out.
- Check twice your suroundings, so fire doesn't get out of control.
- Shave yourself. No aesthetic is more important than not burning.

Last time we failed the three of them and we messed up :(
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No. 1032731 ID: b01382

>>1032716
Do you do that "preserve the royal blood" thing where you have a kid with your brother?
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No. 1032737 ID: 26e228

>>1032717
D) It’s probably a good idea for you to actually start learning magic; just don’t sleep through the lessons.
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No. 1032739 ID: 36784c

>>1032717
At the very least, you should ask if there is a condition that would allow you to return! There are exceptions to every rule and that includes banishment! You might be able to return one day.
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No. 1032740 ID: 36784c

>>1032739
Also voting for D.

The magician might be able to teach Maya how to control her magic.
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No. 1032742 ID: e5709d

>The other men within that cave were officials from the Uwashan Empire
Okay, this is definitely a setup. The guard captain died from bludgeoning damage. The spiders didn't have that affinity. And you trust your guard to not murder people on impulse. Occam's razor says the Uwashans were setting up raids and ambushes in the area, exploiting the spiders as some sort of experiment or cultivation, and you just stopped their long-term plans. Which they're extremely pissed off about, since they haven't denied the existence of their out-of-place officials in a backwater mine.

>>1032714
... ASSHOLE.
If we could get him voted out, even by just the aristocracy...

>>1032716
Oh good, he's alive.
Nothing a few cyber-implants can't fix...
We'll need to look for a way to summon some, or someone who can.

>What do
Get intel from Alto. Did the Uwashans say anything important? Why the hell were they in that cave? Did they murder the captain? Oh crap, are the Hurons and giants okay?!
Ask for your entire inheritance, translated into goods that can be sold out in the boonies for a profit.

>A
LOL why is this even an... option... oh right. Asshole.
Your status means you'll start out with a low Appearance score with any resistance fighters, and we don't know if their command structure is anarchic or communist - the latter is delusional, which is a bad thing. You can come back later after you've earned some street cred.
And I expect the Uwashans will immediately find a disposable commoner with similar build from their slave stock to act as a body double while they torture you to death for accidentally purging their inquisitors.

>B
Agonizingly hot desert with no automated air-conditioning, bitterly misogynistic zealots for civilians, scantily clad harem girls which you may be forced to emulate to your embarrassment, and a general lack of self-made resources.
There are benefits - many worlds these days are experiencing a return of the plague, and the lack of dense life means diseases die just as easily as mortals do out here - but in general, I'd say stay away from here until you want to do some fun gold mining.
Oh, ask your old fart if there are any patches of black goo in the desert. Let's just say it's worth its weight in pure water.

>C
I mean... ew? And they're annexed by the Uwashans, which means any Uwashan officials will make life harder for the people around you just to piss you off.

>D
Tropical vacation! Need I say more? Most islands are sparsely habited, which means it will be easier to pay off villagers and hire crew as long as you bring ample goods and wares.

D, B, C, and anything but A.
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No. 1032745 ID: abaa91

>>1032717
Well. This stinks. In more ways than one. It feels like this isn't all what it looks like. >>1032725 makes a lot of sense. Regardless, also voting D. Maybe you can be taught some magic there. And if not? Well, it might at least be a good place to clear your head.

Frankly, I'm just glad your brother's alive. Your sister, well, she got what she likely wanted. You'll never have to deal with her ever again. But hopefully you can at least communicate with your brother.
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No. 1032747 ID: 36784c

>>1032725
Remember, they have healers. He probably was badly burned, but since he and Maya have been here for a few days, he's been healed enough that he doesn’t look burned anymore.
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No. 1032748 ID: 60699a

>>1032717
D

Before you leave, make it sound like you're going to use this as an opportunity to go out in the world and do something to help others. Then say that if they hear about any good deeds you do, you hope they'll be proud of you for doing something to help others.
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No. 1032749 ID: a5c27f

Well, to be honest I was expecting the banishment. That's how nobles work. I actually thought that they would be pissed about your brother, but is business as usual. But this is good, it will give us the opportunity to look for the runes without the intervention of your family.

Despite his sorry state, you must agree that him being alive is a miracle and a blessing. I just hope we weren't the cause of his injuries.

Ask for one last thing before you go, and let them speak with your brother alone. We want to hear his side of the story and properly say goodbyes to the ONLY family member who gives a shit.

As for where to go... D has great potential. Someone who knows about magic will help you greatly. There will be political discord anywhere anyway.
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No. 1032755 ID: e4b19e

D is most peaceful and out of the way

Would have been interesting if you told father about us

But hey? Maybe you can tell our new magician catetaker about us instead, someone with magic knowledge might know something about us...
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No. 1032777 ID: 91561a

Holy shit lol alto got fuuuuucked uuuup. Maybe he'll go around all dressed in black and get a prosthetic arm and start using a sword bigger than a man and get into a hatemance with a beautiful evil albino twink. Or maybe he's
just fucked, cool to see he's alive though

>>1032742
Chill dude this is just politics, daddy corson is doing what he's gotta do. What's the alternative, couping him with an army of nobles pulled out of your ass and making Maya kill her own dad and going to war with the whatever empire? Idk anime villain Maya sounds lame.

Fr though we should go D, you need to get STRONGER with your MAGIC Maya. Get those runes, idk maybe you'll find a way to heal ur bro with forbidden magic or some shit.
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No. 1032782 ID: 91561a

On the ooooother haaaaand A sounds like you maybe get to see Alto again for visits and maybe also get some Ush-whatever connections to get unbanished and maybe also stay on top of things in actual civilization and not get bogged down in months? Years? Of a magic training arc with merlin-sensei?
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No. 1032783 ID: 91561a

On the ooooother haaaaand A sounds like you maybe get to see Alto again for visits and maybe also get some Ush-whatever connections to get unbanished and maybe also stay on top of things in actual civilization and not get bogged down in months? Years? Of a magic training arc with merlin-sensei?
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No. 1032785 ID: 056ca0

This REEKS of a setup. What were those dudes doing in a cave filled with spiders? What was with that dude who tried to accost you at the tavern? Something stinks here.

Go D.
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No. 1032787 ID: 0418a2

>>1032755
What? NO!

Maya, listen: you must tell absolutely NOBODY about us, no matter what. You might put yourself in danger and people might think you are insane and lock you up if you tell them you have voices or spirits guiding you.
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No. 1032825 ID: 4286b4

>I had Alto
Bastard using past tense as if Alto was dead... I gotta admit, they had us in the first half.

>Its use is outlawed
Yeah? Then why was there an illegal fire spellbook in the carriage? Awfully suspicious if you ask me.

>without a proper license
You're a goddamn noble. Noble privilege is above any license requirements.

>The other men within that cave were officials
You mean, the men that were being eaten by the spiders? Guilty of interrupting a spider's meal? What the F is wrong with your father?

D
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No. 1032827 ID: 30b9f6

D! You've clearly got some remedial magic classes to take... and a magician would be more open to the idea that magic's fallen out of whack and needs sorting.
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No. 1032829 ID: 2aa5f0

>You mean, the men that were being eaten by the spiders? Guilty of interrupting a spider's meal? What the F is wrong with your father?

Oh the situation was FUBAR long before we showed up. I mean we still fucked up but everyone in that situation basically fucked up. We were just the ones left holding the pot when the dust settled so we were the most convenient to pin the blame on since people love having someone they can blame for everything. I mean it makes sense that the edge mountain kingdom would want to blame someone that isn't them because if people find out that a whole platoon of their solders was taken out by the local wild life they're meant to be protecting their people from then they look weak and incompetent, and with war on the horizon that is not an image that they want to be seen as.

Daddy dearest also needed someone to blame because he risk opening a war on two fronts which would be very bad, even if one side only has a bunch of half competent solders (at best) who can barely keep up with the wild life much less other solders, as they'd still draw our kingdom's solders away from the much more important southern front. So too safe guard his kingdom he's throwing his own daughter under the wagon for political favors. Makes him a half decent leader to put his nation above even his own family but still makes him a shit dad.

honestly I do feel there is something more going on in the background that we don't see which is why I want to stay FAR away from that mess when it hits the fan which is part of the the reason why I want to go to the islands. It will be the furthest away from ground zero.
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No. 1032833 ID: b01382

>>1032717
Call your dad a dick for making it sound like Alto died.

>>1032729
Dude Maya is literally covered in fur. Thays probably not gonna, you know. Work out?

>>1032742
This anon makes a point.
>Bart tells me the Kin must've been killed by blunt force, and suggests they were left behind, as the spiders might prefer LIVE food
Before you leave, if we "have to" leave, ask about the bunt trama that killed the guards. Something fishy was going on in those mines. What did Alto discover- and for gods sake why is he not sedated?

>>1032742
+1 to intel gathering, maybe reword the inheritance thing to something more polite, like "will i be able to take anything with me, and can i have a sum of money for purchasing books and basic living esentuals?"

>>1032749
+1

>>1032787
This
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No. 1032847 ID: 335dc5

Wait, alto has HEALERS?? but i thought magic was outlawed! No fair
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No. 1032853 ID: b01382

>>1032847
This. This is bullshit!


>>1032717
> The other men within that cave were officials from the Uwashan Empire
BULLSHIT! We saved their LIVES from being spider food. Maya ask if an exception can be made. If it weren't for our help, they'd all be long dead. They should be grateful. Fuck the Uwashan Empire. This ain't fair.
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No. 1032854 ID: 9a2966

>>1032853
It may be implied the others died. Even if they did not, if they ended up in Alto's state, one could see why their noble families would be unhappy and it'd cause tension. Regardless of Maya's relative innocence.

>>1032847
Healers aren't necessarily magicians, you know. And magic isn't outlawed - it appear to be licensed, meaning one is expected to have the training and permission to practice it.

One good thing about the magic runes having fallen to the earth is that there might actually be a rune governing healing around. If Maya recovers it, she might be able to restore her brother and her honor. Possible long-term goal, yes?
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No. 1032856 ID: b01382

>>1032854
Learning healing magic and acquiring the rune of healing? Yeah, that'd be a good goal.
>Super White mage Maya
>Stacked with so many buffs spells she can punch rocks to powder
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No. 1032858 ID: a9af05

>>1032847
He specifically said dangerous magic has been outlawed. For example, the fire magic that Maya has been using is dangerous.

The healers' magic is not outlawed because it's not dangerous. On top of that, the healers have a proper license to permit them to use their magic, while Maya does not have any kind of license like that.
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No. 1032884 ID: db4755
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1032884

>Ask about blunt force that killed guards

Corson: "Hmm, that is interesting... Unfortunately, all those within the mine were burnt to an unrecognizable form."

>Ask about financial aid

Corson: "Well of course I wouldn't send my daughter off with nothing... I'll give you a pittance of gold when you get on your way."

>Is there a condition Maya can return?

Corson: "Yes. I suppose so. For one, the main reason for this is to placate the Uwashans, so if we were to ever go to proper war... Well, I'd see no reason to leave you banished then. Or, of course if you were married or courting a high ranking noble, you could of course return at his whims..."

Maya: "May I speak to Alto before I go?"

Corson: "I'll allow it. But make it brief. He needs to rest."
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No. 1032885 ID: db4755
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1032885

I approach Alto. The nurse is casting some sort of soothing spell on his back. He sits, looking aggitated... My poor brother...

>What is the limit of regeneration magic?

From what little I remember from class, it can be fairly powerful, but... It fresher the injury, the easier it is to heal. If it took them a long time to get Alto to a strong healer then...

>Perhaps Alto could regenerate his eye and arm? Or get enchanted limbs?

I've never heard of such magic! It would have to be very powerful, I'm sure...

>Give Alto a hug and apologize.

I apologize and move to give Alto a hug, but he shrinks away...

Alto: "...Sorry. It's just... That'll hurt a lot."

Oh right.

>What happened on Alto's side?

Alto: "The guard was... pulled into the distance by something... I gave chase, and followed them into a cavern nearby... There were spiders all around before I knew it... I tried blasting them with fire magic, but... I didn't want um... The fire to spread, so I couldn't... I tried to retreat, but as I left the cavern... something... hit me, and I fell into the webs.... The next thing I knew, I was... hot. B... Burning..! I couldn't get loose..! It was so hot..! I heard others yell around me, but I... I could do nothing for them... Or myself."

I say goodbye to Alto. Maybe for the last time. He doesn't look at me. He simply says goodbye back.
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No. 1032886 ID: db4755
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1032886

I pass my sisters in the hall, as I depart...

Marie: "Oh no! Everyone, watch out! Maya's near a candle! If you're not careful, she'll BURN YOU TO DEATH! HAHAHAHA!!!"

Maggie: "...That's a little dark, Marie."

Marie: "Oh YOU'RE one to talk, sourpuss!"

I say my goodbyes.

Marie: "Oh this is definitely a final goodbye, Sister! I doubt I will ever see you again! What a tragedy!"

Maggie: "...Goodbye, Maya."

>If fire magic was outlawed, why was there a magic book onboard the carriage?

I'm not sure. Perhaps whoever owned it had a license? I... I wish I had known it's dangers... I'm so... So foolish...

>Is there a way to communication magically?

Yes... I suppose there is... Though I'm not sure how to do such things myself.

>Burns don't bleed! Why is Alto bleeding so much?

I'm not sure... Perhaps he was hurt in some other way as well...
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I take one last look back at my home before boarding the carriage that will take me away...

>Koraban Islands!

>Perhaps you could learn magic from the magician?

You're right. I decide on the Koraban Islands. I'd like to better master this magic of mine so I never hurt someone like that again...

>Tell the magician about us?

>DON'T TELL THE MAGICIAN ABOUT US!

I'm not sure what to do! You'll have to decide if you want me to tell him when the time comes.

>Something seems fishy here!

Does it? I... All I can think about is that I... Burned Alto so terribly... Still... Even though he's so hurt... I'm so glad he's okay.

I board the carriage, and begin the long ride to my new life...
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No. 1032887 ID: db4755
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1032887

[THE OPEN SEA. QUITE SOME TIME LATER.]

Maya: "Oooogh.... Urp... Ugh...."

=====

Maya: "...I think I'm gonna be sick again... I just can't get used to this!"
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No. 1032892 ID: 9a2966

Are we getting close to land yet, Maya?

I guess this comes late then: trick for getting your sea legs - keep trying to regain your balance until you brain gets proper used to the motions of the waves. You have to practice it actively, the faster you force yourself to acknowledge the new rhythms the faster you'll adapt.
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No. 1032894 ID: 355d36

I don't think that looking at the sea will help your case.

>>1032892
Might as well try this.
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No. 1032899 ID: 96c896

>>1032887
Practice wind magic by blowing the sails. That totally works right
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No. 1032900 ID: 2aa5f0

try walking around to take your mind off how not well you're feeling.
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No. 1032902 ID: 26e228

>>1032887
Do pirates exist in your world? We should should be cautious of any threats of the sea.
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No. 1032905 ID: 5822c5

>>1032887
Remember to throw up over the side of the ship and not onto the deck!

>>1032899
Do not do that!

Reckless use of magic is what got Maya in trouble in the first place, so let's not get her into any more trouble!
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No. 1032920 ID: f685e6

Oh hey Maya, sorry we've been silent for so long. To you, we were gone for a long time, but to us, looks like time skipped forward quickly. No idea how or why that happened. Anything happen while we were gone?
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No. 1032941 ID: 9748c8

So what did you have for lunch/breakfast?
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No. 1032947 ID: e5709d

>>1032886
Marie seriously needs psychotherapy. Or a bullet to the brain.

>>1032887
Stare at the coastline and practice walking.
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No. 1032949 ID: bdef6e

Seasickness is caused because your sense of balance (allocated in your ears) doesn't correspond to what your eyes are seeing. Try to brace yourself, close oyur eyes and breathe deeply. If is not enought, get to the center of the boar, it will move less. If anything works, go to sleep in the more stable place you find.

I recomend trying to get used to it, because you are going to an archipielago and boat trips will be comon.
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No. 1032956 ID: 2cf55a

Just hurl and ignore the rush of alien thoughts trying to micromanage your nausea
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No. 1032979 ID: db4755
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1032979

>Are we getting close to land yet, Maya?

Ohhh.... Just what I needed! The voices are back...! And I don't know. The captain got sick of me asking.

>Oh hey Maya, sorry we've been silent for so long. To you, we were gone for a long time, but to us, looks like time skipped forward quickly. No idea how or why that happened. Anything happen while we were gone?

A long time is an understatement! You were gone so long I figured... Maybe I really WAS crazy! ...I guess I still could be. A lot happened while you were gone. We traveled for a long time, all the way through Filland. And now we've been at sea on our way to the Koraban islands for what feels like forever!

>Keep trying to regain your balance until your brain gets properly used to the motions of the waves.
>Stare at coastline and practice walking
>Try walking around to take your mind off it
>Remember to throw up over the side and not onto the deck!
>What did you have for lunch/breakfast?

Uuugh you sound just like the crew! I think I'm gonna be....

>Just hurl
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No. 1032980 ID: db4755
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1032980

Maya: "BLAAAAHHHHHHHH!"

*SPLASH*

Crewman: "Aw, come on, Maya! Again??"
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No. 1032981 ID: db4755
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1032981

This has been THE worst trip... It turns out I hate boats. Or at least my body does.

>Practice wind magic by blowing into the sails.

The captain told me; 'If you go using any of that damned magic on my ship, I'll see you SWIMMING to Koraban!' so... I don't think it's a good idea.

>Do not do that! Reckless use of magic is what got Maya in trouble in the first place!

That too...

>Do pirates exist in your world? We should be cautious

I'm pretty sure they do. I overheard the crew talking about someone called 'the Red Rogue' I guess it's a pirate that's been bothering locals? Anyway...

A: Go visit the captain.

B: Check inventory and status!

C: Go visit the crew.

D: Custom Input.
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No. 1032982 ID: 9748c8

I heard that taking off shirt makes it easier for your body to swing around and reduces the sea sickness.

C or A.
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No. 1033000 ID: 3f3c52

B. Let's see what your dearest father left us with and just in general get a check-up.
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No. 1033001 ID: 9a2966

>>1033000
Taking stock would be a wise idea. B.
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No. 1033003 ID: a9af05

>>1032980
You're supposed to do that over the side, not on the deck.

>>1032981
B
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No. 1033008 ID: 96c896

D: lie on the deck and be miserable.
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No. 1033013 ID: a2aeab

B, and D (lie on deck)
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No. 1033017 ID: 355d36

>This has been THE worst trip... It turns out I hate boats. Or at least my body does.
AAAAAAAAAAAAADVENTURE!

>>1033013
This. Also what is that behind you?
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No. 1033019 ID: 5900c4

>>1032979
>A long time is an understatement! You were gone so long I figured... Maybe I really WAS crazy!
Sorry about that. We don't have any control over when we suddenly disappear like that.

>>1032981
B. Show us what you have. It'll help take your mind off of your seasickness.

>>1033017
>what is that behind you?
It's called "the ocean". Duh.
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No. 1033023 ID: f2320a

>>1032981
You probably should eat something to settle your now completely empty stomach
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No. 1033029 ID: 3466cb

>>1033017
It's just clouds. And her little sickness bubbles. They're a natural emission from a kin's spiritual pores when feeling ill, they fight and devour the disease spirits worming through her auras. They pop when they consume too much of the evil airs, but that's okay, she can always make more.
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No. 1033030 ID: 2aa5f0

>>1033013
this works

...anything we can do to help Maya? just talk to you, tell a story, sing a song?
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No. 1033033 ID: db4755
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1033033

>Check inventory/status

Well... I'm wearing what you see. A simple dress, and some simple footwear. I have a letter from my father addressed to his magician friend. I'm assuming it concerns me, but I haven't opened it. I also have a pittance of 1000 gold pieces from my father. *Sigh* I'll just have to make due with it for now... And lastly, I found a mysterious package hidden among my belongings, sometime after we departed. I haven't had the courage to open it yet.

As for my status? I feel sick. Yeah.
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No. 1033034 ID: db4755
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1033034

>Lie down on deck

Yeah... Yeah that sounds like a good idea... I lie down on the deck and stare at the clouds in the sky. Ooh! That one looks like a flower! And THAT one looks like a little cat! Ahh... This is nice.

Crewman: "Uh, Miss Maya? I'd like to mop there, if you don't mind too terribly."

Ah well! All good things must come to an end.

A: Go speak to captain

B: Speak to crewman(Please specify)

C: Open and read letter to Magician

D: Open package...?

E: Custom input
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No. 1033038 ID: 629f2e

Roll over some and chat with the crewmate who is mopping.
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No. 1033040 ID: 8483cf

Roll around on the deck.
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No. 1033043 ID: e5709d

>>1033040
Yes this
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No. 1033051 ID: 96c896

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?!
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No. 1033054 ID: 3f3c52

D. Let's open the package... What's the worst that could happen?
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No. 1033055 ID: 36784c

>>1033034
>clouds
Hey, that one looks like a sword! And that one looks like a heart!

……as nice as this is, you should probably get out of the way before that crewman splashes mop water on you because you didn’t move out of the way.

>What do?
D

Let’s go open that package. It might be something from your brother.
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No. 1033056 ID: 96a15f

>>1033034
D: Open package...?
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No. 1033057 ID: e51896

I wanna roll around on the deck.

Not sure if we should open package yet, we should get magician to look at it first, could be a trap, eapecially if that fire magic book was planted and you were set up for sabotage.

If we do decide to open it... uh... lets open it somewhere private like our room where no one can see you. Might be important
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No. 1033084 ID: 62e052

A. Go see the captain and ask of how close we are to the islands yet; also ask them about the Red Rouge so we can be prepared in case.
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No. 1033085 ID: 36784c

>>1033057
>especially if that fire magic book was planted and you were set up for sabotage.
That was Alto’s fire magic book. He told us that he has fire magic right here: >>1032885 , so that means it wasn’t planted to sabotage Maya, she just found her brother’s book.
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No. 1033087 ID: 355d36

You could always go lay down and watch the sky somewhere else.

As for the box... perhaps ask around if someone mistakenly put it with your stuff?
Does it have something that could help you identify what it could be? A family crest, a note, or something? Does it need a key? Is it locked?
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No. 1033100 ID: db4755
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1033100

>Roll around the deck!

I roll around the deck a bit, moving out of the crewman's way. It's pretty fun, and somehow it's making me feel a bit better.

Crewman: "...Thanks, Miss Maya."

>Open da box!

Okie dokie! I open the box and-

>Don't open it! It could be a trap!

>Open it somewhere private!

>Ask around about the box first.

Oh NOW you tell me! Well, it seems fine. No trap went off when I opened it.
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No. 1033101 ID: db4755
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1033101

It's quite fancy! There's a nice looking choker inside, and a folded note. I guess I'll read it.

Note: "Dear Maya. I've never been very good at speaking to others. And you've been no exception despite being my own sister. However, you've always been fun to be around, and kind to me. I was always envious of your ability to make friends wherever you went. Now, suddenly you're going away, and I don't know if I'll ever get to see you again. If I do, I hope I can speak more freely to you than I have throughout our lives. This is a choker mom left me, and now I want you to have it. I think it would look good with your fur! I've placed an enchantment onto the jewel in holds, that should help you with traveling, and keeping important belongings safe! The enchantment is my own design though, so it might be a little sloppy. Sorry! Please take care of yourself. - Your sister Maggie."
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No. 1033102 ID: db4755
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1033102

....MAGGIE!!!

I always thought she hated me cause she never said anything to me! I had no idea she felt this way!!! I'm gonna give you the biggest hug EVER when I see you again, Maggie!

A: Equip and investigate functions of Choker!

B: Go see the ship's captain!

C: Speak to the crewman who is currently mopping around Maya

D: Custom input
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No. 1033104 ID: 8483cf

A. Is it flame-resistant?
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No. 1033112 ID: d724fd

Keeping belongings safe? Must be a storage! Nice!
Go practice using it in the privacy of your room so you dont accidentally store the clothes your wearing off your back in front of crew members or something.

Try storing the important things first like the letter and money so no one steals them.
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No. 1033113 ID: 36784c

>>1033101
>I've placed an enchantment onto the jewel in holds, that should help you with traveling, and keeping important belongings safe!
Sounds like you might be able to magically store things in it.

>The enchantment is my own design though, so it might be a little sloppy. Sorry!
This might mean that it’s got a limited amount of storage space in it.

>>1033102
>I'm gonna give you the biggest hug EVER when I see you again, Maggie!
When you do see her again, you can tell her about how helpful her enchantment is. I’m sure that’ll put a smile on her face!

A
Put it on! Let us see how good it looks on you!
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No. 1033115 ID: 9a2966

So Maggie actually cared for you, huh? Well, good of her and good on you - another motivation to get back (or to wherever she ends up as an eligible noble daughter) so you can thank her properly!

I'm guessing she IS a licensed magician, if she can enchant things, however sloppily?

A) Well, test it out. I do wonder what side effects there might be, though. Maybe if they're cumbersome you can get your father's magician friend to improve on them.

Oh, though what should you test it out on? Hm. The box and letter, for one. Maybe some food from the ship's galley, to see if perishables can be kept in there? Oh, and maybe some of the gold, so you have it on hand for emergencies.

Speaking of... how much is that 'pittance' of a 1000 gold worth? Say, in terms of how much money a less noble person - citizen of a city, a peasant - needs in order to buy food for a day?

Are there many smaller denominations than gold coins of lesser worth, like silver coins, copper coins, suchlike? And the reverse - anything of higher worth?
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No. 1033128 ID: 355d36

>>1033102
We should send letters you your brother and sister when we can. They are good people.
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No. 1033147 ID: 96c896

>>1033102
A. Let's see what it does.
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No. 1033158 ID: db4755
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1033158

>Use and put it on in the privacy of your room.

Okay! Good idea. I head through the ship, and into my room. It isn't much, but it was nice of the crew to set aside a space just for me at all, I suppose.

>We should send letters to your brother and sister

I like that idea. Father didn't say anything about NOT doing that!

>How much is 1000 gold worth to the average person? Are there other coin types?

Oh, I suppose it might be worth quite a bit to the average person. The Moralot Kingdom and Uwashan Empire both use these coins at least. Other places might be different, but I'm not sure.

>Put it on!

I can do that!
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No. 1033159 ID: db4755
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1033159

Well? How does it look? It fits nicely.

>Is it flame resistant?

I... Have no idea! Hopefully I never find out!

>Must be storage! Nice!
>Sounds like you might be able to store things in it

Storage? Wow! That'd be super nice! Hauling all this stuff around is a pain!! And these coins are totes heavyy!

>This might mean that it’s got a limited amount of storage space in it.

Hmm, I wonder what would happen if you went over the limit?

>I wonder what side effects there could be.

I guess we'll find out!
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No. 1033160 ID: db4755
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1033160

>Put box, letter, and money inside

Can do! I bring the items up near the choker and... Wow! Amazing! They simply vanish into it! Somehow, now that I'm wearing it, I can tell exactly what's inside, too! This must be Arcane magic! Incredible!

>Perishables?

I take a fresh juicy apple that I was saving for later, and... Yep! It sinks into my choker with no problem. Seems okay! I bet this will help a lot with traveling! Thanks, Maggie!

Crewman: "Oi! Oi! Land ho! Captain Brooks!"

I hear one of the crewmen yelling! Land! At last!

A: Speak to captain!

B: Speak to crew!

C: Go see land! Land ho!

D: Custom input
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No. 1033161 ID: 96c896

>>1033160
A
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No. 1033162 ID: 8483cf

A. He's obviously got nothing better to do than talk to you, after all.
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No. 1033165 ID: 9a2966

B - the Captain's probably busy doing Captain stuff now that land's been sighted. Why not talk to a handsome - er, handy crewman who isn't as occupied?

Gonna bet quite a few are Gillands on the crew, am I right?
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No. 1033169 ID: e51896

Ooooh, I wonder if we can smuggle stuff with this... hehehehe...
Huh? I didn't say anything, don't worry about it.

Go see a crew member if he's free, ask if there's anything important you should know about this island before you set foot on land. Captain needs to focus on getting the ship to land.
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No. 1033176 ID: 440dbe

>>1033160
>Land ho!
That's really rude! I can't believe that guy is calling some lady a land ho!

Let's go and C the land.
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No. 1033177 ID: 36784c

>>1033159
>Well? How does it look?
Your sister was right, that looks good with your fur!

>Hmm, I wonder what would happen if you went over the limit?
I’m guessing that the choker would be destroyed and all of the items inside would fly all over the place.

>>1033160
C: Go see land!

Try to stay out of the way of the Captain and crew while they’re trying to steer the ship into port.

>>1033176
>That's really rude! I can't believe that guy is calling some lady a land ho!
It’s not that kind of ho.
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No. 1033206 ID: 0840c2

>>1033160

C: Go see land! Land ho!
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No. 1033207 ID: e5709d

>>1033176
>>1033177
Maya, ignore Derp and Derper.

D) Get dressed for fancy! You need to make an impression straight from the boardwalk! (So any spies underestimate you.)
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No. 1033209 ID: 9748c8

C
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No. 1033223 ID: f2320a

>>1033160
Dress pretty and fancy so they underestimate you or bathing suit, make sure everything is packed right so nothing goes missing, money purse in collar.
Rude calling someone a land farming tool could mean something else with the hip piraty lingo slang they say
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No. 1033226 ID: 36784c

>>1033223
>Dress pretty and fancy so they underestimate you or bathing suit
She can’t change clothes. She already told us that the only clothes she has are the simple dress and simple footwear she is currently wearing.
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No. 1033230 ID: 01fe07

>>1033160
Go C the land. Hopefully the magician you're going to be staying with is nice.

Actually, do you know the name of the magician? Or what they look like? Or even where they live? Please tell me your father told you these things! Otherwise you're going to have some trouble getting to where you need to go!
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No. 1033235 ID: 355d36

G: LAND HO!
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No. 1033239 ID: db4755
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1033239

>Go C the land!

Yeah! I've been waitin' to see land for AGES! I head out onto the ship and look out with the crewmembers at an island that's appeared in the distance! Tropical paradise here I come!

>Talk to a handsome crewmember

Honestly, I've been thinking about so much else, I haven't thought about stuff like that since we were in that tavern! I can't even remember if any of them are handsome!

>Gonna bet quite a few gillands on the crew, am I right?

You're completely right! It's pretty much ALL Gillands! Something tells me I'm going to be exotic in this place!

>Your sister was right, that looks good with your fur!

Thank you! I can already picture the matching outfits...!

>What would happen if the choker was over capacity
>I’m guessing that the choker would be destroyed and all of the items inside would fly all over the place.

Geez, I sure hope not! How do I even tell what it's max capacity IS?

>Wear something fancy!

I didn't really get to bring much in terms of changes of clothing. I wasn't really thinking about it, I suppose. Maybe we could buy a new outfit once we reach port?
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No. 1033240 ID: db4755
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1033240

>Try to stay out of the way of the Captain and crew while they’re trying to steer the ship into port.

I can do that. I just sort of... keep myself out of the way while the crew scrambles around, as we come into port. Ahh, land! Finally! It seems we've landed right into a quaint little town.

>anything important about island before you set foot on land?

I ask a crewmember, and he tells me this island is called "Pochi" He says this island is the most popular for visitors because it's closest to the mainland. I guess it's owned by the Kingdom of Oro, as well. Good to know.

>Do you know the name, appearance, or location of the magician?

I only know he's supposed to live on Pochi island, so we're in the right place at least! The letter my father gave me to give him is addressed to one; "Calvin Corvo" so I guess that's his name. Aside from that, I have no idea what he looks like. The crew finishes up our landing. It seems I'm free to do what I please now!

A: Ask around town about Calvin Corvo

B: Go SHOPPING!

C: Speak to the crew/captain more. (Please specify!)

D: Custom Input
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No. 1033241 ID: 9748c8

No carriage waiting for you? That's no way to treat a noble! How rude!

D: Hire a guide to show you around the town. And to find you a carriage in case you'd have to walk far.
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No. 1033242 ID: e51896

C ask the captain and crew members where Calvin might be and what he looks like. Safer to ask them then some strangers.

Otherwise: D >>1033241
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No. 1033244 ID: 36784c

>>1033240
A
Gotta figure out where you’re going to be staying.

>>1033241
>No carriage waiting for you? That's no way to treat a noble! How rude!
That’s because she’s not a noble anymore. Now that she’s been banished, she’s just a regular Kin, with no noble authority to boss people around.
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No. 1033245 ID: 355d36

>>1033244
Yeah, we don't know how much time we have to find the runes, so as soon as you learn to control your magic, we are off to find them. So, the most reasonable thing to do, would be to find Corvo.
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No. 1033246 ID: 9748c8

> >>1033244 >she’s not a noble anymore
As long as she's got "Du Bois" in her name, she's still a noble, exiled or not. There's also evidence for this:
> >>1032884 >if you were married or courting a high ranking noble, you could of course return at his whims
In general, if she wasn't a noble, she wouldn't be able to marry other nobles.
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No. 1033248 ID: 5c9cc3

>>1033240
First A to learn more about where we are staying but then B as well as >>1033241 before we meet our new guardian. We have to look good for first impressions after all.
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No. 1033249 ID: bb78f2

>>1033240
...Are the sailors gonna party now that they're on shoreleave?

I'd say crossdress and go all dudebro and go drinking with them tonight on the sly
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No. 1033250 ID: a18455

>>1033246
She's still technically a noble, but she has no established legal or de facto authority over anyone in this land. Her money and the natural prestige of her name and highborn upbringing do provide her status, but Maya is functionally bereft of real standing or privilege here until she is granted her own title (preferably including a demesne)/marries into one, establishes real connections to powerholders (nobles or otherwise), or gains a position within a local court. A noble is only a noble insofar as they are legally or practically recognised as such, and both forms of recognition are typically presided over by the ruling nobility of this territory.

We do not know anything of the division of titles and who rules what here -- this township may not even have a direct noble ruler, but rather instead it could be held by a local civil administration, or mayor, or people's captain, or *whatever* as a vassal subject to a higher lord or the Kingdom itself. Deliberately getting involved in the regional politics is probably a waste of time regardless, but the point is that should presume Maya doesn't have any of her former privileges and protections.

A, but also, C/D -- Maya needs to find a reliable bodyguard or escort, one who can also preferably guide her locally. She should ask the crew and captain about Corvo and whether they know anyone around here honourable and professional to help her out in the meantime. Maya's father entrusted her in the care of this captain and his crew, so they themselves must be to at least a certain degree honourable and professional enough to ask upon.
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No. 1033251 ID: 96c896

>>1033240
A. Though asking a crewmember about Carvo might work too.
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No. 1033252 ID: a9af05

>>1033240
A
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No. 1033267 ID: db4755
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1033267

>Are you still a noble?

I still carry the Du Bois name, but I won't be very respected in certain circles. It's irrelevant on Koraban however, as Moralot has no hold over this place, so even if I wasn't exiled, I would be treated the same! The most I can expect is a little more respect from nobles who might know my family name! ...Or a little less, depending on the person.

>Ask crew about Corvo

>Hire a guide

Before departing the boat, I speak to the captain and crew about Corvo, and ask them if they know of any guides for the island. We talk for a bit, and I learn they intend to stay here awhile, while they do some trading. They also tell me they can charter me to other islands for a price, if I desire so later. As for Corvo, apparently everyone knows him! He's quite famous in Koraban, and especially on this island! They all seem quite fond of him, and while none of them have ever been to his home, they do have a vague idea of where he lives. A few of them actually volunteer to be my guide personally! It seems the opportunity to make some extra money for what they see as an easy task is too good to pass up! I won't even have to look around town, if I choose one of them!

A: Sammy. He's a young and inexperienced Gilland from the crew. He's pretty friendly though! We got along okay during the trip. He's the one who was mopping earlier! Price: 50 Gold

B: Bianca. She's a Gilland from the crew. We never really spoke too much, but she did insist on me getting my own room, to be away from the guys, so that was nice! Price: 100 Gold

C: Coolridge. An older Human from the crew. He always brought me food, so that was nice. Constantly bragged about his fishing ability, despite the fact that I never actually saw him catch any fish...! Price: 50 Gold

D: Custom input?
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No. 1033268 ID: 8483cf

A. Sammy!
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No. 1033271 ID: f2320a

>>1033267
C beacuse food
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No. 1033273 ID: bb78f2

>>1033267
We all know you have a crush on Coolridge, so yeah go for it
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No. 1033274 ID: 025793

>>1033267
A. Sammy seems like the person we can trust the most
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No. 1033277 ID: 515168

A. Sammy seems hardworking and we've seen him actually do something unlike Coolridge. And him being super friendly is honestly something that'd be nice after what just happened.
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No. 1033281 ID: e5709d

D) You can do better than this.
Look for a real guide - someone bitter and outcast, yet weak enough not to screw you over. They'll show you the real Koraban islands, without the glamour and tourism.
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No. 1033291 ID: a9af05

>>1033267
A: Sammy
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No. 1033293 ID: 355d36

A
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No. 1033298 ID: 36784c

>>1033267
A
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No. 1033301 ID: b01382

>>1033267
>
C: Coolridge. An older Human from the crew. He always brought me food, so that was nice. Constantly bragged about his fishing ability, despite the fact that I never actually saw him catch any fish...! Price: 50 Gold
Do this guy.
Clearly hes too good at fishing. He's so good, that he can snatch a fish out of the water faster than you can blink. With age comes experience as they say.
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No. 1033312 ID: db4755
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1033312

>Sammy! Friendly is good!

I decide to hire Sammy, because he's a nice guy. He's quite pleased, and thanks me for choosing him. We take a stroll around the port a bit while he tells me what he knows about Corvo.

Sammy: "Well gosh, Miss Maya! Everyone in Koraban knows about Mister Corvo! He's the nicest fella! Uses his magic to help people out all the time! I never knew he was from the Moralot though! I guess that makes sense! Only Kin I've ever seen on these islands is him, and now yourself!"

It seems Corvo is also a Kin! Sammy tells me he can take me wherever I'd like, and he'll stay with me the whole time we're on Pochi, at least.

A: Ask Sammy for more information! About the island, people, Koraban, or other! (Please specify what!)

B: Go shopping!

C: Head straight for Corvo's home!

D: Custom Input
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No. 1033313 ID: e5709d

A) Ask about "Street Etiquette", the unspoken rules that are enforced by commoners rather than knights; what streets an outsider must avoid, what topics must not be mentioned, when to bribe and when to look away.

It sucks, but some assholes will murder you for insulting their breakfast. Make sure you find out how to identify them now rather than later.
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No. 1033315 ID: 355d36

>>1033313
I agree, if we a re to spend time here, we should inform ourselves on the customs. We also need a layout of the land.

When we are done, we should head to Corvos's oplace.
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No. 1033318 ID: 9748c8

A) Important landmarks and areas of the island.
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No. 1033320 ID: bdef6e

A) Ask about strange magical incidents or monster attacks. Maybe have he heard about runes?
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No. 1033321 ID: a18455

>>1033313
I don't think there's much risk of any of that in this sleepy fishing port, and frankly the question will probably make her look like a ridiculous caricature of a wealthy person. It will be funny to make her ask it anyways, though.
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No. 1033322 ID: b5524e

B. Shopping montage! Gotta find new clothes and accessories that go with the choker.
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No. 1033323 ID: a9af05

>>1033312
A

Ask what the culture is like here? What kinds of food do they have? Are there any locations of importance here (famous landmarks and/or important buildings)? What is Corvo like?
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No. 1033324 ID: db4755
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1033324

>Ask about street etiquette

I ask Sammy about anything I might need to know that could be unspoken local rules or customs. He kind of seems confused, and answers that Pochi is a pretty safe island. It's one of the smaller islands out of Koraban, and only has one big town which we're in right now. He tells me there's not much dangerous here, due to Corvo living here. Nobody really wants to mess with the island he lives on, I guess.

>Culture, food

Sammy tells me everyone on this island is pretty relaxed and friendly! It's like a permanent vacation spot! He says they mostly eat seafood and fruits.

>Strange magical incidents or monster attacks. Maybe he's heard of the runes?

Sammy tells me he has no idea what a rune is. Neither do I to be honest! He tells me there's been no word of such incidents on the islands, and no monster attacks aside from the usual ones that sometimes occur at sea. When I ask about "The usual ones" he laughs, telling me that I don't have to worry about it, since I'll probably be staying on Pochi.

>What is Corvo like?

Sammy: "Oh, Mister Corvo? He's awesome! He's super friendly, and helps people out with his magic! He's a bit... Lazy though! It's funny! He's a Kin like you, so I'm sure you'll get along fine!"
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No. 1033325 ID: db4755
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1033325

>Important landmarks and areas of the island

Sammy informs me that Pochi is one of the smaller of eight(8) main islands of Koraban, and on the smaller islands, there isn't too much to see! He tells me we're in Pok town, which is where most tourists spend their visits. There's plenty of places to shop for pretty much whatever you like, weapons, clothing, armor, and so on. The rest of the island is covered by jungle, fields, and farms, with Corvo's home lying on the far end of the island. As far as he knows, that's all there is to see on Pochi.

A: Ask more questions! (Please specify)

B: Head straight to Corvo's home!

C: Go shopping! (Please specify shop to visit)

D: Custom input?
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No. 1033340 ID: 06d021

>>1033325
C. lets get some new clothes and shop around for anything Maggie might like as a thank you gift for the choker.
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No. 1033342 ID: 515168

C. Clothing shop first of course. But visiting some type of magic shop that sells books or handy trinkets would be nice too regardless of the possible future tutoring. Don't spend it all in one place, only have 950 now.
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No. 1033343 ID: 370df1

C. I don't know what things we might need right now, but having a look for later won't do harm.
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No. 1033345 ID: b0daa5

C. Clothing shop. Let's get something local, so we fit in.
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No. 1033346 ID: 9748c8

B. If there was anything you'd need, you'd already have bought it in Moralot. In Moralot, where they sell items made for Kin. Also, visiting the shop before visiting Corvo would sorta have bad optics, like, that you're not really interested in learning magic or trying to evade him.

But if you do go shopping, then buy a gift for Corvo. Ask Sammy what kinds of items Corvo might value.
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No. 1033354 ID: bdef6e

A) or B)
I wouldn't use more money until we know how our stay will be here. Maybe that money has to last until we get a job or something. Also is posible that we need expensive apparel to properly learn magic.
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No. 1033357 ID: a70d43

>>1033325
B. With the Intention of going shopping first thing after you get settled.
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No. 1033360 ID: 36784c

>>1033325
B
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No. 1033366 ID: 0e54e8

>>1033325
B
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No. 1033391 ID: db4755
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1033391

>Shop!

Yes! I want to go shopping! I wanna get a cute outfit, and-

>Straight to Corvo's!!

...I suppose business does come first. Maybe we can shop after I get settled though? I tell Sammy I want to go straight to Corvo's. He complies, beginning what he says will be quite the long walk. But it's not so bad. The island is beautiful!

>Maybe that money has to last until we get a job or something

A... A job? Like, a real job? Like mopping, and cleaning, and LIFTING stuff? Don't I need to um... Find those Rune thingies? I think that's TOTES more important, don't you?
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No. 1033392 ID: db4755
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1033392

After quite the long walk, and asking the local farmer or two for directions, we arrive at what should be Corvo's home. It looks... Modest. But nice! Sort of like a little vacation house. A little... Shoddy vacation house. Not really what I expected! Sammy tells me he'll stay with me until I leave the island, or I begin staying with Corvo. What a nice deal!

A: Knock on the door!

B: Head on inside.

C: Search around the house first.

D: Custom Input.
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No. 1033393 ID: 8483cf

C. Perhaps they're sunbathing!
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No. 1033395 ID: e51896

A! Give him your note once he shows up
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No. 1033396 ID: 96c896

>>1033392
A.
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No. 1033397 ID: e5709d

>>1033391
You. Need. Exp.
Even a pampered noble will get creamed by their competition if they don't improve.
Find something you're good at that you can use to break the fangs of the world when it comes to eat your limbs.

>>1033392
Shave your limbs, it's going to be a waaarm summer...
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No. 1033410 ID: bdef6e

>>1033397
Being shaved you will be less flabamle and it will be easier to swim! Shaving is the future!

C) Knock first, it's basic courtesy
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No. 1033413 ID: 36784c

>>1033392
A

>>1033397
>>1033410
>shave
No.
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No. 1033414 ID: 4286b4

D) There could be giant spiders inside, so set the house on fire just to be safe.
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No. 1033417 ID: 515168

A. We should just greet for now, coming in like we own the place would be a little rude. After some formalities, if we can find out what magic he knows of, it'll be helpful knowledge to be able to buy some useful magic books or trinkets that aren't repetitive with what we can already be thaught.
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No. 1033425 ID: bdef6e

>>1033410
I put C), but I mean A). Knock first, is basic courtesy
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No. 1033426 ID: f80eb4

Knock knock!
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No. 1033429 ID: a9af05

>>1033392
A

>>1033414
Shut up. You're not funny.
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No. 1033434 ID: 370df1

A. Let's be polite here.

>job
You won't be able to live with just 950 pieces. You must learn to be self sufficient. The search for the runes will require funding, out YOUR pocket.
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No. 1033444 ID: db4755
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1033444

>There could be giant spiders inside, so set the house on fire just to be safe.

HA. HA. VERY FUNNY.

>SHAVE

I mean, it IS pretty hot here, but I feel a change of clothes might be a good idea before I SHAVE my body! Corvo's supposed to be a Kin! Maybe he'll have some ideas on how to keep cool!

>You'll need money to find the Runes

M-Maybe there's other ways to make money aside from working a job for a long time! I'm a champion, right? D-Don't I get champion money? Hahh...?

>Knock knock!

I step onto the porch of the little house and knock on the old door. There's no response. I knock again! ...I wait a good while, and there's no response.

Maya: "Excuse me! Is... Is anyone home? Calvin Corvo?"

No answer. I think he might not be home! How rude! You'd think he didn't know I was coming! ...DOES he know I'm coming? Hm.

Sammy: "Um, Miss Maya! Mister Corvo might not be home right now! He's usually seen out and about on the sea on nice days like this!"

Oh great! I finally make it here and the guy isn't home! If Sammy is right, he might not be home until late! I guess I had time to shop after all! I don't want to stand on this porch all day...

A: Patiently wait for Corvo to return home.

B: Head inside and look around.

C: Custom Input
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No. 1033445 ID: 9748c8

B
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No. 1033448 ID: e51896

Now he tells us...

C. Might as well Search around the outside of his house first. Kind of rude to be going inside without his permission after all.
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No. 1033451 ID: a9af05

>>1033444
>not home
I guess if he's not going to be here until later, then you can spend some time doing something in town.

C

Go look for some place to eat. You're probably hungry by now, right?
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No. 1033453 ID: 9a2966

>aside from working a job for a long time
Maybe you could find a sponsor. Some other rich noble, merchant or authority figure with plenty of wealth to spare to fund a world-spanning adventure. You'd have to convince them of the need to keep you sponsored, of course. Your CHARM might help, but they'd likely want some manner of return to their investment.

... and no taking up a high-interest loan. Don't even think about it, Maya.

C - Chat up your guide while you wait. What does he know of the others islands? Any particularly distinguishing features to them?

You could also consider sending Sammy to visit the local town and pick up gossip for you while you wait to see if Corvo comes. Convince him you just absolutely have to stay up to date on the latest news from the local area - and abroad!

If a Rune of Magic fell anywhere nearby - in the sea or on one of the other islands - odds are it's causing ripples of unrest. Hm. Maybe Corvo even left to investigate one. In which case you might be waiting in vain if he's off overlong or in trouble himself.
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No. 1033458 ID: 36784c

>>1033444
>I'm a champion, right? D-Don't I get champion money?
Sorry, we can only give advice. We can't magically make money for you.

>>1033451
>get something to eat
Yeah, Maya should eat something. She must be starving after emptying her stomach earlier.
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No. 1033461 ID: a18455

C) Go look around, maybe head to the beach yourself. Don't go snooping around the house of a retiree wizard, that kind of dumb decisionmaking is what got you into this mess in the first place.
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No. 1033463 ID: 629f2e

>>1033451

Get some grub! You'll be able to keep it down now that you aren't on that awful boat.
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No. 1033464 ID: bb78f2

>>1033444
C. I said it once before and I'll say it again
Crossdress and go drinking with sailors
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No. 1033470 ID: 491986

>>1033451
>food
Supporting this.

>>1033464
No, don't do that. Getting drunk won't help us do anything.
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No. 1033471 ID: bdef6e

C) Get something to eat. The trip has been tyring and maybe Sammy can recomend you a nice place to eat.

About the job, I don't think in a commoner job because you are still noble (exiled not disinherited). Probably "job" for you is some political representation, negotiation or even trading. If you want to increase your combat habilities to learn to defend yourself in the search of runes (which to the date looks recommendable) maybe ending small menaces can both help the island, make you practice and gain some money.
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No. 1033474 ID: 370df1

>D-Don't I get champion money? Hahh...?
HAH, you wish. Nah, you have to earn it with your sweat and blood... well yo ucan avoid the blood. Maybe tears. You have plenty of that.

C and B, we could leave a note, stating who you are and where to find you when he comes back.
Is there a plaza near the shops where we can meet with Corvo?
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No. 1033476 ID: 96c896

>>1033444
C: look around outside the house.
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No. 1033489 ID: e5709d

B) Go in and make sure Corvo isn't dead on the floor.
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No. 1033501 ID: 8483cf

C: C what you can C outside the house and around the C
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No. 1033538 ID: db4755
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1033538

>Search around the house, and beach.

I can do that! I head around the back and find... A backyard! It's very much similar to the front, except this time it's behind the house! It's a really nice location, honestly. The beach is within walking distance!

>Leave note?

I don't have anything to write with, or on! I ask Sammy if he does and he just kind of looks down at his shorts and says. "Uhh... Not... Really...!" Rats!

>Maybe you could find a sponsor. Some other rich noble, merchant or authority figure with plenty of wealth to spare to fund a world-spanning adventure. You'd have to convince them of the need to keep you sponsored, of course.

That might work! I've heard of nobles doing such things. My family never did though. I guess I couldn't ask anyone I knew... I wonder if it would be hard to find someone who would believe me about voices in my head...!

>Probably "job" for you is some political representation, negotiation or even trading.

I could do that! Maybe!

>maybe ending small menaces can both help the island, make you practice and gain some money.

I wonder what sort of problems a Kin girl like myself could help with around here...
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No. 1033539 ID: db4755
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1033539

>Ask Sammy about other islands

As Sammy and I walk along the path, on the way to get some food, he tells me all he knows about the other islands...

Pochi (The island we're on) and Kora (The largest island) are both owned by the Kingdom of Oro, which is the native people of these islands, comprised almost entirely of Gillands. Pochi is mainly a welcoming tourist island, that is very peaceful due to Calvin Corvo living here! Kora is the largest island, and has it's fair share of threats in the form of pirate attacks, monsters, and wildlife! Scary! It's got jungles, and old temples too! Neat! Sammy tells me the capital city of the Kingdom of Oro is located here, along with it's king!

Hochi and Briga are both now owned by the Uwashan Empire, who has moved in and seeks to win over the Kingdom of Oro to join their side in a conflict against the Eyarans. Oro doesn't really want to get involved though. Their embassy is on Briga, with lots of soldiers! Scary!

Pregos and Miga are owned by the Eyarans now! They're doing the same thing as the Uwashans, trying to gain ground in a war that's taking place elsewhere. Apprantly there's a ceasefire here though, so the Uwashans and Eyarans aren't allowed to fight around Koraban! Sammy says the tensions are very high though. It's scary!

Finally, Sammy tells me I must never go near Alstos if I travel. It's a recently seceded island from the Kingdom of Oro that's unsatisfied with the Uwashans and Eyarans taking over other islands. It's made up of rebels and pirates, and is now something of a cove of them! Sounds dangerous!

I'll have to remember this stuff if I plan on searching any other islands later...
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No. 1033540 ID: db4755
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1033540

>Look for someplace to eat!

Sammy and I finish our walk to the outskirts of town. Sammy takes me to a local quiet bar that serves 'good food, and tasty beer!' according to Sammy. It's not very crowded, and the keeper seems surprised to see us.

>Crossdress and drink

While I could do so, I feel I could also just have a drink with Sammy dressed as I am!

A: Get some grub! (15 Gold)

B: Get some grub and some beer! (20 gold)

C: Speak to innkeeper (Please specify)

D: Custom Input
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No. 1033541 ID: 9a2966

C - Order a meal and drink* and then chat up the innkeeper for news and rumours! Could also ask if they know if Corvo's around somewhere.

*Not too much drink, though. It's better to keep one's alcohol intake to a light buzz.
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No. 1033542 ID: 9748c8

A) Eat fish
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No. 1033544 ID: 96c896

C, ask why it's so empty here.
Hmm, 15 gold for a meal? 1000 gold isn't that much then, that's only like 20 days' worth of food.
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No. 1033545 ID: bdef6e

A) You are going to present yourself to your new patron. Avoid alchol.
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No. 1033555 ID: 370df1

>>1033541
I agree. Information and a light drink sound good.
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No. 1033576 ID: 36784c

>>1033540
>the keeper seems surprised to see us.
Of course he is. Calvin Corvo is the only Kin living here, so he’s surprised to see you, a different Kin.

>>1033541
Do this.
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No. 1033577 ID: c0f689

A. Might want to pinch your pennies where you can until we can get a steady income. Ask either Sammy or the barkeep about the Nobility of Oro.
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No. 1033625 ID: 22b491

>>1033545
>new patron
Who? Calvin Corvo?

>>1033577
>pinch pennies
Yeah, do this.

And since we've gotta save our money, that means we're gonna have to cancel the shopping trip. We can't be spending money unnecessarily.
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No. 1033636 ID: b01382

>>1033540
A & D. Get some food and chat uo the guy. Ask about Corvos.
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No. 1033670 ID: db4755
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1033670

>Get something to eat!

>Chat up barkeep!

I order some food with Sammy and sit at the bar. I ask him some questions...

>Corvo

Barkeep: "Calvin Corvo? I figured you already knew him, both of you bein' Kin! As for where he is... Around this time, he's probably patrolling around the island, lookin' for pirates! Sometimes he stops here for a drink after... Maybe he'll show up!"

>Nobility of Oro Kingdom

Barkeep: "We don't really do it the same as you fancy mainlanders... Every ten years or so, all the island leaders come together and vote for a new king. In fact, the vote is meant to be happening quite soon, but with the Uwashans and Eyarans around... Who knows how things will turn out!"

>Rumors? Strange happenings?

Barkeep: "Well, you're the second Kin I've ever seen! That's pretty strange! Ha! But um... The Red Pirates have been more actively recruiting lately. Seems they're planning something big! Spots of crazy weather keep popping up in the sea recently. It's forcing people to alter their regular trade and travel routes. Those Uwashans and Eyarans have been more aggressive than usual... They're both looking for ways to expand their control over Koraban, while our own king is looking for ways to LESSEN their control!"

It seems despite the comfortable appearance of Koraban, quite a lot is going on! He didn't mention any Runes, but maybe some of this has something to do with them? What do you guys think?
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No. 1033671 ID: db4755
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1033671

Sammy leans over to me, offering me a drink and interrupting my thoughts. Or... Words to you. Whichever!

Sammy: "How 'bout it, Maya! We could just relax here for awhile. Maybe Corvo will turn up!"

A: Drink and hang out with Sammy until late!

B: Head back to Corvo's place and wait for him!

C: Ask Sammy or the Barkeep more questions. (Please specify)

D: Custom Input
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No. 1033672 ID: 7192bc

A! Maya REALLY needs to unwind after all the shit she's been through.

This might be the last chance she has to have fun for a LONG time.
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No. 1033673 ID: 899c9f

Straight for Corvo's!
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No. 1033675 ID: 894419

Clearly A
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No. 1033676 ID: f373c9

A

Get smashed :V
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No. 1033687 ID: d98cb8

Let's go with A, yeah. Drinking!

Nothing could possibly go wrong.
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No. 1033689 ID: c819d1

>What do you guys think?
I could be mistaken, but i think that the Runes are something only few people know about, like magicians and erudites that study the heavens, since these come from there. They aren't supposed to be here on Earth, so people not knowing much about them , or nothing at all, sounds very possible.

Corvo might know about them, since he studies magic, which is a reason we wanted to come here in the first place, besides you learning to use magic yourself. I have a feeling that knowing magic might help us find them faster.

A, take it easy, but not too much! And don't go heavy with the alcohol, you don't seem to handle it very well!
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No. 1033691 ID: 7192bc

>>1033689
Don't bother taking it easy, we're in good company. Live it up!
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No. 1033697 ID: 66f68e

>>1033671
I'm voting A
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No. 1033702 ID: 96c896

A
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No. 1033706 ID: 629f2e

A
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No. 1033710 ID: 03e2d2

>>1033671
A, but DO NOT GET DRUNK! You don’t want a repeat of what happened at the Sumpter Festival!
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No. 1033716 ID: 36784c

>>1033710
This! Don’t get drunk!
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No. 1033717 ID: 7b94e1

A but DO get drunk. You just got exiled, you deserve this.
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No. 1033718 ID: 5c9cc3

A. But as others are saying don't drink TOO much, aside from not wanting to make an ass of yourself, you don't want to run your tab up too high either.
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No. 1033719 ID: e5709d

>Arglebargle beer shenanigans
Screw it
Ask Sammy if Gillands in general are sexually attracted to large-breasted kin.
You want to know this now rather than later.
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No. 1033738 ID: a9af05

>>1033671
A

And like everyone else is saying, don't drink too much. You don't want to end up passing out and waking up completely naked on a different island!
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No. 1033739 ID: 9748c8

A; Drink ALL of the beer. And ask them if they got any festivals here and other islands.
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No. 1033761 ID: db4755
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1033761

>I could be mistaken, but i think that the Runes are something only few people know about

>Corvo might know about them, since he studies magic, which is a reason we wanted to come here in the first place

It would be nice to have some kind of idea where they even are! Or maybe what they LOOK like! Maybe he could tell me about the voices in my head, too...!

>Drink, but only drink lightly! You don't want a repeat of the Sumpter Festival

That's true... I decide to drink with Sammy, but try not to get drunk. I will be SMART. And RESPONSIBLE about my intake!
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No. 1033762 ID: db4755
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1033762

[Some time later...]
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No. 1033763 ID: db4755
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1033763

>GET WASTED

Maya: "HAHAHA WOOOO! TROPICAL IIIISLAND! TROPICAL IIISLAND! WOOHOO! BEACH VACATION, BABYYYY!"

Sammy: "BREACH BACASHION...!"

Maya: "Hhey! Hey, Shammy! Do Gillands like Kin girls with big boobsh??"

Sammy: "I dunno! I guess? It dependsh on the person!"

Ahhh, I needed thish!

Maya & Sammy: "BEACH VACATIIOON!"

Boy, this ish FUN! Sammy's so NICE! What a great guy! Everyone here is SO NICE! The place has filled up, and nice guysh keep buyin' me DRINKSH! Thish is GREAT!!!

[Despite SOME of your best efforts, Maya has gotten wasted. While drunk, Maya will misinterpret some suggestions, and act spontaneously on others. Be careful not to abuse this knowledge!]
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No. 1033765 ID: ba605b

>>1033763
Oh no! MAYA EAT FOOD! You gotta eat food to get better.
ASK THE BARTENDER FOR A PLACE TO SLEEP! You gotta sleep off the booze.
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No. 1033766 ID: 629f2e

Drink WATER so you don't end up hungover tomorrow.
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No. 1033767 ID: a9af05

>>1033763
Eat food and drink water so you don’t get hungover!
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No. 1033768 ID: 96c896

Hail hydrate.
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No. 1033770 ID: 1b02ab

Why is nobody wearing a shirt here? Is that how people stay cool?
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No. 1033771 ID: c819d1

GOD DAMN IT MAYA! Ok we, we can salvage this.
MAYA, YOU NEED WATER AND FOOD, BUT NOT TOO MUCH. STOP WITH THE ALCOHOL!
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No. 1033772 ID: 168f7c

Tell sammy he's your new best friend, and how you two got to stick together and help each other out. Hopefully he will make sure nothing bad happens to you.
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No. 1033774 ID: 515168

lol- Peer outside to see what time it is and ask with all your might if the bartender has some beds available or knows of an inn you could crash over.

Don't want to pass out in the bar.
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No. 1033799 ID: eba8b7

>>1033770
Oh nooo, this spirit is right! you wont be cool unless you do the same!
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No. 1033801 ID: f036d8

>>1033763
WATER DRINK LOTS OF WATER. Honestly we can at least try and avoid a hangover.
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No. 1033822 ID: 36784c

>>1033763
Get some water and food!
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No. 1033825 ID: e5709d

Keep screaming "To Corvo" until you're there.
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No. 1033833 ID: 9748c8

Isn't it unfair how Sammy gets to be topless but not you? Besides, it's not like Corvo's here to see what's going on.

>It dependsh on the person!
So what's his opinion? Maybe he needs to take a better look to tell you?
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No. 1033844 ID: 5c9cc3

You might want to keep am eye on your stuff, someone could try to swipe your money while you're drunk.
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No. 1033846 ID: e5709d

>>1033833
...
*TOUGHSHROOM-BOOSTED DROPKICK*
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No. 1033862 ID: dee951

Surely there's some sort of fun that can be done on a beach? Some sort of beach sport game or other such activity?
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No. 1033863 ID: d98cb8

Maya if you want to know whether they like kin girls with big boobs, the best solution is to make sure they get a good look!

Get that top off, girl! Anyway it's pretty warm in here with all the drinking and the general environment.
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No. 1033865 ID: dee951

>>1033863

No no, you don't JUST start taking your clothes off for no reason! It has to be part of some sort of game, maybe with some stakes (Truth or Dare?) or betting or skinny dipping or *something*! If YOU are going to maybe take some of your clothes off, there is NO WAY you are going to be the *only* one doing so!
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No. 1033877 ID: 056ca0

>>1033763
Match the style of dress everyone else seems to wear around here. Remove top.

BELATEDLY realizes that removing your 'top' also means removing the rest of your dress
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No. 1033878 ID: 9a2966

Ooof, her wallet.

Take a break, Maya. Just... take a break. Get some fresh air. Don't you gotta tinkle at some point having imbibed this much? Imagine rushing waterfalls, roaring rivers, drip drip drip? Better find a 'loo!

Plus if you've reached the 'roaring drunk' stage, it's typically better to be in the close vicinity of a hork receptacle that isn't the next person's abs or shirt or robe.

At least you're getting a chance to unwind a bit. I suppose that's good. Any other happy partygoers here? I got the impression it wasn't very good time for tourism.
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No. 1033884 ID: f2320a

>>1033763
eat food and drink water then CHANT "ITS CORVO TIME" until he is found
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No. 1033887 ID: 8483cf

>>1033878
The guys at the bar have been buying the drinks. Maya's wallet is safe!

Wait, where is her wallet? Did she drop it? WHERE DID IT GO? Why doesn't this dress have POCKETS
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No. 1033888 ID: 36784c

>>1033887
Her money is in her choker. Magic storage space.
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No. 1033893 ID: db4755
File 165378901322.png - (276.02KB , 800x603 , 125.png )
1033893

>Tell sammy he's your new best friend, and how you two got to stick together and help each other out.

Maya: "Sammy! Sammy!!! You're like... my BEST FRIEND! We got to... STICK TOGETHER!"

Sammy: "You're my... FURRIEST FRIEND, Maya! You're just... So FLUFFY! It's CRAZY!"

>why is nobody wearing a shirt is that how people stay cool?

Huh... I dunno! Lots of people aren't though...!

>Oh nooo, this spirit is right! you wont be cool unless you do the same!

Oh NO! I wanna be... COOL!

>>Isn't it unfair how Sammy gets to be topless but not you?

THAT'S TRUE!!!
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No. 1033894 ID: db4755
File 165378902580.png - (245.27KB , 800x603 , 126.png )
1033894

I face the crowd of bar-goers who showed up after dark.

Maya: "The voices in my head say it's TOTES UNFAIR you guysh get to be shirtless when I'm NOT! So... So I'm ALSO GONNA BE SHIRTLESS!"

The crowd seemsh a little confused for shome reason! But they still agree with the shirtless thing!

>Drink water! Eat food! Take a breath!

Water does sound good right now... Maybe I SHOULD take a break...

>IT'S CORVO TIME

Oh! That's true! Wasn't I sposed to meet that Corvo guy when it got dark...? I wonder if he's back at his house yet...
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No. 1033895 ID: db4755
File 165378903809.png - (320.52KB , 800x603 , 127.png )
1033895

Crowd: "YEEAHHH! TAKE YOUR TOP OFF! WOO HOO!"

ISN'T THAT TOTALLY HIM RIGHT THERE?!
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No. 1033896 ID: 8483cf

IT TOTES IS HIM! YEAH!

But... he's wearing a shirt. That's... that's not allowed!

NOBODY IS ALLOWED TO WEAR A SHIRT!
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No. 1033897 ID: f2320a

>>1033896
yeah it must be fair and its unfair if only we dont wear a shirt, also like should we not totally give corvo daddies letter
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No. 1033898 ID: dee951

>>1033896

This! No one is allowed to wear a shirt! EVERYONE must be shirtless! That's how this works, it's the only way it makes sense!
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No. 1033899 ID: e5709d

Sunglasses?
Hm...

Maya, scream "PARTY LIKE IT'S 1999!"
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No. 1033907 ID: 056ca0

>>1033895
Point out the Kin. If you're not allowed to wear a shirt, NOBODY'S allowed to wear a shirt!
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No. 1033908 ID: 96c896

Maybe you should keep your shirt on and talk to Corvo.
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No. 1033911 ID: 515168

It's been pretty much stated multiple times than other than you Kin aren't that common, so that is totally Corvo. And he's wearing a shirt to top it off! So are others among the crowd (Is that Coolridge?).

Approach Corvo! Shirt worn and all.
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No. 1033912 ID: 23d8e8

>>1033895
CORVO TAKE ME DRUNK IM HOME!
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No. 1033913 ID: bb78f2

>>1033895
Is that you Corvo! You're supposed to be my new Dad! I like your glasses!
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No. 1033914 ID: 36784c

>>1033895
Is that you Corvo? You’re really hot!
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No. 1033918 ID: 9748c8

Ask this Kin guy if he's Corvo and tell him that you can't be shirtless in front of Corvo because that would be impolite and because you heard that everyone likes Corvo so he's probably already taken and then you also can't have sex with him, especially if you want him to teach you magic because you have to be respectful like your family wants you to be and all so yeah wherever this Covro guy is you don't want to cause him trouble and you're also a bit sleepy so ask him if he can hold you for a bit while you take a nap.
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No. 1033922 ID: f2320a

>>1033913
Well its not untrue that father sent us too him so he can be your daddy functionally
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No. 1033923 ID: 01fe07

>>1033894
Get some water!

>>1033895
Take your top off and go ask if he's Corvo. You want to make sure it is him before you flirt with him!
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No. 1033925 ID: db4755
File 165384011528.png - (195.38KB , 800x603 , 128.png )
1033925

>Talk to Corvo

You're... TOTES right! I can finally talk to him! About TIME! I go up to him and stuff... He has cool glasses!

Maya: "..HEY! You... In the COOL GLASSESH!"

Corvo: "M-Me? Haha what's up, babe?"

>Nobody is allowed to wear a shirt!!!

Maya: "You know it's... TOTES unfair that YOU'RE wearing a shirt but NOBODY elshe is...!"

Corvo: "Haha, oh yeah? Maybe we should BOTH be shirtless, huh?? Maybe we should go back to my place and-"

>You're supposed to be my new dad

Maya: "Corvo! You're my DAD!"

Corvo: "Wh-What? You know me? I-"

Maya: "YOU'RE... MY... MY DAD!!"
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No. 1033926 ID: db4755
File 165384012772.png - (350.76KB , 800x603 , 129.png )
1033926

I just... A new dad? I don't have my old dad anymore...? Or my mom... Or my brother... Or sisters... I need a new family...?

Maya: "You're... *sniff* You're my dad, Corvo! I came here for you...!"

Corvo: "WOAH HOLD ON! REALLY?? LIKE, LITERALLY?? WITH WHO?! WHEN?! DON'T CRY, IT'S OKAY!"
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No. 1033927 ID: db4755
File 165384013972.png - (254.86KB , 800x603 , 130.png )
1033927

Corvo drags me out of the bar by my arm. I can't shtop crying for some reason! It's just... I'm so SAD! The rest of the crowd boos him.

Corvo: "Control yourselves, you animals! This is my DAUGHTER! ...I guess! Man talk about a buzz-kill! It has been at LEAST a year since the last time this happened!"

Maya: "I'm... WAAHHH!"

Corvo: "It's okay, kiddo! It's alright! I'm your dad! That's fine! Cool!"
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No. 1033928 ID: c819d1

Maya... just... just calm down. Corvo is not your dad. You need to drink some water, dear. Calm down.
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No. 1033929 ID: b01382

>>1033927
Maya you nutt! Corvo is NOT your dad.
You bigger dad sent you here. Give him the letter thing.

Wait this happened before? Jesus yeah Maya dont sex this guy. Hes irresponsible.
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No. 1033930 ID: e51896

Don't give him the letter until we're both sober, yeah?

but father and daughter bonding is go! ask him to read you a bedtime story!
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No. 1033931 ID: 9748c8

Time to puke and pass out.
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No. 1033932 ID: 01fe07

>>1033927
Corvo is NOT your dad!

You need to tell Corvo that your dad has exiled you and told you to find Corvo!
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No. 1033934 ID: 833d86

>>1033927
I have a theory.
Maya's is so magically strong, that her tits are there just to restrain her true potential. Imagine how powerful she would be if she was a FLAT CHESTER.
>stronger back
>capable of turning faster
>doesnt have to worry about smacking herself in the face with her tits
>body focuses on improving her body instead of tits
It all makes sense to me now.
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No. 1033940 ID: 8483cf

Okay Maya you can do this!

Just explain how... uh... your dad's been exiled, so he sent you to find a new dad, who is Corvo. And you have a letter from old dad. No wait, you've been exiled, Corvo! So we're here to help you! No, wait, there's a letter that explains it all. Where is the letter?

And why is it all so HOT here all the time
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No. 1033941 ID: bb78f2

I deescalated that horny situation very quickly.

VERY PROUD of this cock block. Best cock block of my life. You cannot flirt with your new land lord.
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No. 1033942 ID: b01382

>>1033941
Good job with that. Congrats.
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No. 1033943 ID: f2320a

>>1033927
Well he said he is your dad now
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No. 1033944 ID: 5c9cc3

Tell him you've been looking for him for soo long (all day) and that he wasn't there when you needed him (at his house). Does he not want you with him or something?
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No. 1033962 ID: bdef6e

Don't say he is your dady, he might get it in the wrong creepy way! Tell him you got exiled and sent here there to met him but you miss your family.
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No. 1033963 ID: 515168

That Corvo for sure had some... past experiences, so he'll actually believe he's your dad! Clear up the air now that you're at a place Maya.
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No. 1033981 ID: 2c1e23

>>1033927
He's not your dad, you fool!
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No. 1033991 ID: e5709d

>>1033929
Or is he? Just saying.

>>1033927
Oh doody, we get to meet the stepsisters. Hopefully they'll be less sociopathic than Marie and your deadbeat throne-warmer.

>What do
Promptly apologize and show him the letter. Talk about your asshole of a dad, then ask if he knew your mom.
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No. 1033996 ID: c425f1

You can have two daddies, Maya. It's okay, that's legal in a lot of places and also kind of hot. But you need to tell Corvo about the other daddy so he's less confused.

How does your dad-dad really know this guy, though? He's not some beardy old grandpa, he's a sexy magic fuckboy. What's their history? What if he IS your second daddy but actually your mommy because he's a wizard and they can just Do That???
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No. 1034001 ID: b01382

>>1033996
Stop. STOP! Thats making too much sense! Its clear to me now! Our two dads fucked and are lovers, which is why other dad is here to hide from mom! Or he did that r63 thing you mentioned and is actually Maya's mom!
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No. 1034054 ID: db4755
File 165395912721.png - (199.88KB , 800x603 , 131.png )
1034054

>Corvo is NOT your dad!

Maya: "But you said Corvo WAS my dad! You SAID IT!!!"

Corvo: "I said no such thing!!!"

Maya: "My boobs are... HOLDING MY MAGIC BACK!!!"

Corvo: "Hold on, you're magic?"

Maya: "I've been... looking for you for so long... Don't you... want me?"

Corvo: "I'M SORRY!"

>don't sex this guy

>You cannot flirt with your new landlord

Maya: "Everyone says I can't... I can't sex you, landlord-dad!"

Corvo: "What??"

>Letter!

I would but I don't know where it... Where it went!!!
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No. 1034055 ID: db4755
File 165395914020.png - (240.35KB , 800x603 , 132.png )
1034055

Suddenly the letter totes just... POPS out of my choker and slaps Corvo in the face! Heheheheh! He's readin' it!

Corvo: "Huh? Dear Corvo... yada yada yada... Oh ugh! Oh? Hm. Oh! Uh oh! ME!? WHY ME??"

He seems a bit surprised.

Corvo: "Okay, so you're NOT my kid! Makes sense, you're way too old! Thank goodness, I felt all kinds of creepy for wanting to see your- ...Nevermind. That old man's really screwin' me over this time, bringin' up that old debt again. Jerkass!"

Maya: "What'd... What'd it say???"

Corvo: "Nuthin' don't worry 'bout it! We're still goin' back to my place, come on."
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No. 1034056 ID: db4755
File 165395915312.png - (234.42KB , 800x603 , 133.png )
1034056

Corvo walks back toward his home. I do my best to follow but, like... My feet are TOTES not working right?? Somebody messed with the ground or something???

Corvo: "Say uh... Maya? Is it? Your dad mentioned you getting the ol' royal boot from Moralot in his letter. How'd that happen?"

He's askin' me lots of questionsh... I'm getting sleepy.

A: "I burned my brother terribly."

B: "I accidentally killed two Uwashan officials."

C: "I don't know!"

D: "Somebody framed me!"

E: Custom answer?
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No. 1034057 ID: 8483cf

A and D.
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No. 1034058 ID: e5709d

E) Your dad's an asshole and he's bending over for ungrateful fascists to prove his dedication to oppressing minorities.
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No. 1034062 ID: bb78f2

>>1034056
D: I used fire magic irresponsibly and unlicensed in a spider's nest, and I'm accused of manslaughter of two dead bodies within the nest since the bodies were so badly burnt.
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No. 1034063 ID: df39fa

D) politics mostly. Was sent on a diplomatic thingy with my brother only for us to get ambushed by giant spiders. Managed to get away and head off to the town we were heading to anyways. Got help went to find my brother, got ambushed by spiders again, and ended up burning the place down to escape. Sadly half of the towns guard was captured by the spiders earlier so they ended up burning as well though no one was sure if they were even still alive at that point. The town blamed me for everything to save face and not have everyone think they were incompetent and dear old dad agrees with them and banished me to try and stay on good terms with them.
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No. 1034064 ID: 8b6634

>>1034056
E
You used magic to burn some giant spiders in a mine. The giant spiders had some people wrapped up in the webs and the webs caught on fire, which killed some of them and badly burned your brother. You didn't mean to hurt anyone, you just wanted to kill the giant spiders.
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No. 1034065 ID: 515168

D) Did what we thought is right at the spur of the moment. Rescued some citizens, couldn't rescue some that died due to some weapon that wasn't giant spiders and in trying to burn up a web ended up burning pretty much burning everything beyond. IN our defense we were trying to help and could have very well ended up victims ourself. IN hindsight yeah probably could have done things differently. So yeah ultimately that's what resulted in exilement.
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No. 1034067 ID: 708905

>>1034056
D we tried to save people from evil spiders and instead horribly burned them
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No. 1034073 ID: 5c9cc3

>>1034056
B. I tried to save my brother from giant spiders in a tunnel with an unauthorized use of magic and ended up killing 2 Uwashan officials on accident.
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No. 1034078 ID: 96c896

>>1034056
D. I'd wager if you didn't use fire, and got to your brother, he'd be surrounded by corpses. They were dead before you burned them, that's why your brother was the only one that survived, and the only one that screamed.
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No. 1034083 ID: 36784c

>>1034078
>They were dead before you burned them, that's why your brother was the only one that survived, and the only one that screamed.
Wrong. There were multiple screams from multiple people that were still alive here: >>1032467 .
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No. 1034084 ID: 96c896

>>1034083
Oh. Then I guess it's B.
>>
No. 1034091 ID: bdef6e

E) "I would prefer to discus that when I am sober"
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No. 1034092 ID: 4286b4

Explain about a random Flame Guidebook just lying around and you just happened to learn fire magic from it and just happened to use it to burn giant spiders who were in the middle of eating some Uwashan officials. You just wanted to save some lives~ (cry)
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No. 1034095 ID: 103639

B. We can explain about your brother when you are sober.
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No. 1034097 ID: b01382

>>1034056
Explain later in the morning when youre both sober. Right now you cannot say words good.
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No. 1034100 ID: bb78f2

>>1034083
I may argue that the main reason we were exiled was actually over the two bodies we found already dead in the cave, the other casualties that actually ARE our fault weren't why we were exiled, but there's a possible misread when I make the argument so I'm not 100% about it
>>1032203
These were the two guys we were exiled over, right?

I think the other people we burned we commoners... which still sucks and is very bad but its nothing to get exiled over when it comes to noble politics.
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No. 1034103 ID: db4755
File 165402308211.png - (255.46KB , 800x603 , 134.png )
1034103

>I was framed!!!

Maya: "It was a ton of... POLITIC stuff! I MAYBE used fire magic unlicensed and... MAYBE burned some people! But there were these.. SHPIDERS! And I even SAVED other people! Like... COME ON! I was trying to... Tryin' to HELP! Like... TOTES unfair!"

Corvo: "Uhh... You burned people? With fire magic? Is that your affinity? You seem more like a wind girl to me. Huh."

>Explain when you're sober.

Maya: "I'd like to... Explain tomorrow! When I can THINK better, y'know???"

Corvo: "Maybe that would be a good idea. But at least I know drunk you is pretty honest."
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No. 1034104 ID: db4755
File 165402309632.png - (232.75KB , 800x603 , 145.png )
1034104

I stop at the doorway to Corvo's home. For some reason going into a guy's house drunk at night feels so DIRTY!

Maya: "Pfff! Hehheh!"

Corvo: "What? Why're you giggling? Are you back to happy drunk now? I liked that one more!"

A: Sleep for the night.

B: Speak with Corvo more (Please specify)

C: Custom Input
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No. 1034105 ID: 9748c8

Oh, he said he likes you. You should reward him for being honest as well. Tell him that you like him too and give him a kiss on the cheek~
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No. 1034106 ID: 9c6baa

Give him a hug as thanks for taking care of you and head off to bed.
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No. 1034107 ID: 708905

>>1034104
Look into his eyes, put your hands on his shoulders, then vomit on his feet and pass out
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No. 1034108 ID: 9a2966

>Drunk you is pretty honest
... hah. We can either fix this firm belief in your drunken ramblings or get some real progress going here. As a magic-user of some renown, he must be aware of the current imbalance in the world.

Tell him, Maya! Tell him you wouldn't be in this situation if the runes of magic hadn't fallen from the sky! And those stupid spirits hadn't chosen you as their champion to recover them before everything goes to chaos shmaos!

The silly buggers just don't shush up, even now! Right? Right.
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No. 1034110 ID: 96c896

Drink water!!!!
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No. 1034111 ID: f7147b

>>1034103
>You seem more like a wind girl to me.
Tel him that you are a proper lady and proper ladies don't pass wind!

Then start giggling about how funny fart jokes are.

>>1034104
Put your hands over your mouth and no matter what happens, DO NOT THROW UP ON HIM!
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No. 1034112 ID: a9af05

>>1034108
>>1034110
>>1034111
All of these.
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No. 1034113 ID: bb78f2

>>1034111
>Throw up
Don't bother with your hands, just throw up on the ground behind you! Quick! There's no time!
>>
No. 1034114 ID: 8483cf

>>1034106
This
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No. 1034115 ID: dd94fa

Drink some water and go sleep. We have to get working tomorrow, first by explaining your story better, and then, to learn proper magic. Maybe look for a job, maybe help Corvo with stuff. We'll see.
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No. 1034117 ID: 515168

C) Ask Corvo if he has some extra rooms for guests at home since it seemed rather small. And see if we can say goodbye to Sammy, after all he's our bestest friend!... Backed up by drunken honesty why wouldn't he. So it's the least we could do.
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No. 1034130 ID: f2320a
1034130

>>1034107
If he kisses her on the mouth, let me tell you hair in your mouth or tongue while quesy will make you gag quick and hard few harder mood killers or as confusing as having someone shove projectile vomit down your throat >>1034111 hands infront either keeps your mouth shut possibly drowning or it squirts out between your fingers like a water gun.... also as a kin dont she have a muzzle so should she not put a hand around it like its a handle or hotdogbun
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No. 1034131 ID: f2320a

>>1034105
I would like that but he must marry her before anything more then that
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No. 1034152 ID: 5c9cc3

>>1034100
I think those two guys were local guards since one of them was Barts superior
>>
No. 1034167 ID: b01382

>>1034104
kiss him! on the lips!
>>
No. 1034168 ID: e5709d

[lewd lewd lewd]BED
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No. 1034174 ID: db4755
File 165411149266.png - (266.21KB , 800x603 , 146.png )
1034174

>Hug him

I give Corvo a great big hug! He smells like the ocean...

Corvo: "Oh! We're hugging now? Okay, I guess! Cool!"

Maya: "Thanks for taking care of me, not dad... Do you have any water? I really wanna drink some water...! I don't... Feel good."

He begins to struggle a bit as I say this...

Corvo: "Uh, sure! Just lemme go and I'll go get you some! Just- Just lemme go before you-"
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No. 1034175 ID: db4755
File 165411150493.png - (3.16KB , 800x603 , 147.png )
1034175

Maya: "Mm.. I feel... SICK!"

Corvo: "HEY COME ON! DON'T DO THAT WHILE HUGGING ME! NONONO! NOO!"

>Vomit

Corvo: "NOOO!"
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No. 1034176 ID: db4755
File 165411151864.png - (162.55KB , 800x603 , 148.png )
1034176

. . .
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No. 1034177 ID: db4755
File 165411152881.png - (189.26KB , 800x603 , 149.png )
1034177

Nngh... Oh my head hurts... Where am I? I can't remember anything from last night... What happened?
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No. 1034178 ID: b45c09

>>1034177
Good news: you found Corvo.

Bad news: you got real drunk and horked all over him.
>>
No. 1034179 ID: b45c09

Ah, and get some water. Hydration is important.
>>
No. 1034180 ID: 36784c

>>1034177
Hey, you’re awake.

>Nngh...Oh my head hurts...
Yeah, that’s what usually happens when you get drunk. You should get up and get a drink of water

>Where am I?
You’re in Corvo‘s home.

>What happened?
You got drunk and accidentally made Corvo think you were his daughter by calling him your dad. After you gave him the letter from your father, he realized you weren’t his daughter, but was upset that in the letter, your father is asking Corvo to repay some kind of debt in order to get him to cooperate in taking care of you. So Corvo took you to his home and when you got there you gave him a hug and then you threw up on him.
>>
No. 1034181 ID: 9748c8

You met Corvo and he brought you to his place and, well, one thing led to another... and now he's sleeping next to you.
>>
No. 1034182 ID: db5e59

>>1034181
Yeah, that's definitely what happened. It's every man's fantasy to get puked on before sex.
>>
No. 1034184 ID: 35cbdd

>>1034177
You might want to go apologize to Corvo. And maybe get some water to help with the hangover.
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No. 1034188 ID: f4ca0f

>>1034177
You got wasted after eating, became best friends with Sammy, got free drinks from people, announced you were going to take off your top to stay cool (but you didnt follow through), found Corvo and called him your dad accidentally making him think you were one of his bastard children, showed him the letter which cleared up the confusion, huged him, threw up on his back, and finally passed out.

Over all, not your greatest moment, but I think we managed to avoid a repeat of the Sumpter Festival. At least thats what I assume, anyway. As for what to do now, I suggest you wash up and get hydrated and maybe borrow one of Corvo's sunglasses to avoid that bright tropical sun.
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No. 1034197 ID: 96c896

>>1034177
You didn't drink water.
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No. 1034201 ID: bdef6e

>>1034178
I can't find better words that those to describe the situation.
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No. 1034202 ID: 1cd741

>>1034178
Yee pretty much, and you said some dumb stuff as well. You should apologise.

To be fair, we did warned you to go easy with the drinks, but apparently you can't hold your alcohol AT ALL. So you are banned from drinking from now on.
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No. 1034224 ID: e51896

you went topless and everyone loved it. Including Corvo.

...

...

just kidding, hee hee hee hee.
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No. 1034233 ID: db4755
File 165418400019.png - (208.34KB , 800x603 , 150.png )
1034233

>You got drunk!

I did?? Oh damn it! Not again!

>You're in Corvo's house

I am?? How did THAT happen?

>You got wasted after eating, became best friends with Sammy, got free drinks from people, announced you were going to take off your top to stay cool (but you didnt follow through), found Corvo and called him your dad accidentally making him think you were one of his bastard children, showed him the letter which cleared up the confusion, hugged him, threw up on his back, and finally passed out.

...Oh. At least it wasn't as bad as the Sumpter Festival...

>Get some water

Water sounds good right now.
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No. 1034234 ID: db4755
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1034234

Suddenly, speaking of... A Kin who I assume is Corvo, enters the room with a glass of water!

Corvo: "Morning, sleeping drunky! I'll bet water sounds good right now, huh?"

He hands me the glass, which I accept, and drink.

Corvo: "I don't know how much you remember of last night because you were pretty wasted, so I'll just start over. Hi! I'm Calvin Corvo! Your dad sent you to find me! You found me! You're Maya! You're really bad with alcohol!"

>To be fair, we did warned you to go easy with the drinks, but apparently you can't hold your alcohol AT ALL. So you are banned from drinking from now on.

BANNED? I- Yeah, I guess maybe that's a good idea...

Corvo: "So, uh... The letter from your dad said he wanted me to look after you, but honestly I'm not really sure what that entails! Like, you're not a little kid or anything, so you don't really need me for much. You can stay here for awhile I guess! I don't really wanna piss your old man off..."

Corvo starts, realizing something.

Corvo: "Oh! And uh, just so you know... we did NOT have sex! Just to uh... Just to clarify that!"

Well that's good. I guess this is Corvo! He's not really what I expected. Where's his big pointy hat? And long silver beard? He's some young beach bum! Huh... Well, I guess this is a good opportunity to bring up any topics we wanted to know about...

A: "How do you know my father?"

B: "How old are you?"

C: Ask about Runes

D: Ask about head voices

E: Custom topic! (Please specify)
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No. 1034235 ID: 9748c8

It looks like he's single and living alone. Ask him why that is.
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No. 1034236 ID: 629f2e

E, all of the above.
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No. 1034237 ID: b01382

>>1034234
C: Ask about Runes
Also ask what the other voice said about him being single and alone. And thr guy has several bastard kids? Just how old is he?
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No. 1034243 ID: 96c896

>>1034234
A, C.
E: ask where his wizard gear is.
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No. 1034250 ID: 100a46

E. Ask him where he was yesterday, and if he has any good ideas on how to make some cash
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No. 1034254 ID: 47cf7b

A. To break the ice.

And then, you would explain that you need to be taught magic. Right now you can do basic fire and wind, but that is what got you into this mess to begin with.
You also need a bit of help on how to live as a non noble because that shit will be hard for you. I can already tell. So yeah, basic skills to be a responsible adult.
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No. 1034256 ID: a9af05

>>1034254
This
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No. 1034313 ID: db4755
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1034313

>Why is he single and living along

Maya: "Why are you single, and living alone?"

Corvo: "...That's... An odd question. Uhh.. I dunno, I don't really wanna settle down with one chick, y'know? I'm more of a free spirit."

>A

Maya: "How do you know my father?"

Corvo: "Oh, your dad? I know him from a long time ago. Before I left the Moralot Kingdom, I was drafted because of my magic skills. I was really young then, so he kind of watched out for me, I guess. Haven't seen him for ages though. Crazy he has kids as old as you now."

>Need to be taught magic

Maya: "So... Do you think you could teach me magic? I can do basic fire and wind right now, but messing up with that is what got me here in the first place."

Corvo: "Magic? Uhh... That sounds like a pain. I mean, I guess I could. But unless you're some kind of crazy prodigy who learns super fast, it's gonna take forever."
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No. 1034314 ID: db4755
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1034314

>Need to be taught to be responsible

Maya: "Could you... maybe teach me to be a responsible adult, too?"

Corvo: "Haha! You are asking the WRONG guy, Maya! Hahaha!"

>Where was he, any good ideas to make some cash?

Maya: "I came here yesterday and couldn't find you. Where were you? And... Any good ideas to make some cash?"

Corvo: "Well I was out patrolling! Pirates keep attacking ships around the other islands! Like hell I'm gonna let 'em wreck mine! And cash? I guess you could get a job on the island. You said you knew basic magic? There might be some jobs specific to that you could find."

>Ask about runes

Maya: "I wanted to ask 'cause you're a magician... Have you noticed anything off about the Runes of Magic lately?"

Corvo: "You know about the Runes? Well that's surprising! No offense. I'm not primarily an Arcane mage, so I'd have to do a seance to find out if anything was up with them. Why do you ask, though? It's a bit strange for someone like you to even know about something like that! No offense."

I didn't know the runes weren't super common knowledge! What do I tell him? Should I just say I have a bad feeling about the runes? Or should I tell him about you guys, and the whole champion thing.

A: Tell him about voices and champion status.

B: Tell him runes feel 'off' without giving a reason.

C: Custom Input.
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No. 1034315 ID: e5709d

C) Just say you overheard from someone that the Runes have fallen from orbit.
Because you overheard it from me, technically.
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No. 1034317 ID: 47cf7b

You know what, A. The worst thing that could happen is that he doesn't believe you and we have to show him otherwise. Somehow. Wait, if tou tell him what's up with the Runes and then he does the seance and confirms it, it should be enough to convince him.
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No. 1034319 ID: 629f2e

A, worst case scenario he thinks you're crazy, which is fine. Best case scenario he can actually twll you something about us, like some old legends that bring up ethereal voices.
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No. 1034320 ID: 36784c

>>1034313
>known father from a long time ago
Doesn’t that mean that he should be close to your father’s age? If he knows your dad from that long ago, then ask him how he looks so young?

>teach magic
>But unless you're some kind of crazy prodigy who learns super fast, it's gonna take forever.
Considering how you got fire magic from just touching a fire magic book earlier, I’m pretty sure you’ll be able to acquire new types of magic very easily.

But learning magic isn’t your problem. Learning to control it so it doesn’t get out of control is what you need.

>>1034314
>What do I tell him?
A. Tell him the truth.

Also mention that you haven’t told anyone else, not even your family, because they’ll think you’re crazy.
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No. 1034322 ID: b01382

>>1034315
What this guy said

Why does everyone want him to think Maya is crazy?
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No. 1034323 ID: 9748c8

>unless you're some kind of crazy prodigy
Tell him that you're a crazy prodigy (or at least you are now).

And B.
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No. 1034325 ID: 36784c

>>1034322
Because he's the only person that might actually believe Maya if she tells him about us.
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No. 1034326 ID: bb78f2

corvo will believe us
knowing about the runes is rare aparrently, which means she got the information somehere
if you rationalize us as a form of magic that IS beaming into your head somehow, which we ARE, it sounds plausible. We just don't know what school we fall under.

Maybe ask if there's a psychic school or a weird niche use of the elements that allows for a non-corporal forms of consciousness to continuously assault an individual with terrible advice
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No. 1034328 ID: 96c896

>>1034314
A
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No. 1034335 ID: 5c9cc3

A
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No. 1034356 ID: 9e3981

A
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No. 1034358 ID: db5e59

>>1034326
We almost certainly fall under Arcane, it looks like it concerns itself with weird metaphysical or conventionally impossible shit. Maybe Life is possible too, or a combination of the two.

Having a better idea of what each element can actually do would probably be helpful. Is magic of the classical elements of fire, earth, water, and air just manipulation/creation of matter and physical phenomena related to those elements, or can magic of these elements also accomplish more abstract or "mystical" things? All of these plus Life have a clear natural manifestation, but what's the natural materia of the Arcane element? It seems like the odd duck out, and based on what your sister was able to do with it and how she talked about it, by far the most complex and esoteric of the elements. Corvo also implied that the Runes were mainly a subject falling under the domain of Arcane. He really doesn't seem to be an expert on it and out of touch with high civilisation to boot, so telling him about us right away will probably be a waste of time and just make Maya look crazy; it'll be better to try and gain his confidence first. She can get away with saying that she heard about the Runes from someone else. Like, say, her sister Maggie, the Arcane practitioner.

C
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No. 1034373 ID: db4755
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1034373

>Having a better idea of what each element can actually do would probably be helpful.

Maybe I could ask Corvo to go more in depth?

>How does he look so young?

Maya: "Shouldn't you like... be my father's age? Why do you look so young?"

Corvo: "Haha! Cause I AM young! Young, and super cool. I knew your dad when I was a little kid! He looked out for me so I kind of sort of owe him, I guess. Nice of him to send me his hot dau- his daughter after not communicating with me for years! A letter now and then would have been nice."

>Sort of AM a prodigy

Maya: "I sort of AM a crazy prodigy. Or I am NOW at least..."

Corvo: "What's that mean? You don't really seem like a natural to me. No offense."

>Tell him about crazy voices and champion status.

I tell Corvo about when you guys appeared in the Edge Mountains. How you spoke to me and told me about the Runes, and my status as a chosen champion. I talk for a little too long, and a little too quickly. It's nice to finally get it off my chest to someone! He patiently listens, nodding here and there as I ramble.

Corvo: "So basically..."
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No. 1034374 ID: db4755
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1034374

Corvo: "You're nuts!"

WHAT.

Corvo: "I mean, this sounds more like an Arcane thing to me, so I'm not an expert, but I've never heard of anything like that happening like... Ever. Spirits exist, and a seance allows us to speak to them and find out information on the nature of the world. But you can only do that through a SEANCE. I've never heard of someone just... having the spirits in their head! That's usually just a sign that you've lost it! As for the runes falling... Nothing like that's ever happened either! The runes control the entire... like... world! If they fell, haha we'd all be TOTALLY screwed!"

Oh this is just great! I'm not a champion at all! I'm just a crazy girl with voices in her head! AGH! What am I supposed to do now!

Corvo: "I mean, have you ever tried to prove they aren't just voices in your head? How do you know it's not just... you being crazy?"

A way to prove you guys are real to Corvo? ...And to myself.

A: Hold a seance and commune with the spirits!

B: Something quicker to prove it? (Provide idea to prove it)

C: Custom input.
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No. 1034375 ID: dee951

B. Perhaps ask us to perform some mental feat that we can do that you can confirm that she has absolutely no way of doing without our help? Such as recite pi (the mathematical constant that is the ratio of a circle's circumference to it's diameter) to thirty digits?
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No. 1034376 ID: dee951

>>1034375
Or, I guess, however many digits you can check in a few minutes with an abacus and a work-slate or pen and paper or whatever it is you use.
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No. 1034381 ID: 9748c8

B. Ask him to put a hand behind his back and show a random number of fingers with it. In theory, we should be able to see and correctly guess how many fingers he's holding up... like how we were able to see that first spider, altho it depends on the camera position haha
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No. 1034382 ID: e51896

B

remember when we spotted that
spider behind you the other day, and you didn't see it because it was behind you but we were able to see it, and alerted you? >>1032203

lets do something similar. Tell him that you are going to turn around so you can't see him, and you want him to do something, anything behind your back, something unexpected. Let him know that we (the spirits) will be able to see what he will do while you cannot, and we'll let you know about what he does, and then you can inform him what he did without you looking behind you.
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No. 1034384 ID: 01fe07

>>1034374
>prove Maya isn't crazy
A: Hold a seance and commune with the spirits!

Let us talk to him! We'll tell him that everything you told him is true and that the world really is in danger!
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No. 1034385 ID: 9748c8

>>1034382
This is better than mine, so I'll vote for it.
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No. 1034386 ID: 9e3981

>>1034374
Simple. Look at a wall or blindfold yourself. Have Corvo hold up some numbers. We tell you what the numbers are. Alternatively, we could just describe what Corvo is doing while you are blindfolded.
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No. 1034387 ID: 629f2e

>>1034382

I like the idea, but there is a chance we won't be able to see it depending on the art for the update.

>>1034375

This is a better guarantee.
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No. 1034391 ID: dee951

Our visual perception is unreliable. While we CAN perceive visual events that Maya can not, we cannot RELIABLY determine, ahead of time, the precise limits of the perception. You would have to set up the test such that no matter what non-Maya perspective we have, we will be able to see at LEAST one thing she can not. Doable, but tricky, and you'd have to be clever and scientific about it. Perhaps placing several items in a room or several placards with different text drawings on them or something.

The math thing would be more reliable, since it doesn't require particular perception.
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No. 1034396 ID: 0d0d78

Would it suffice to report verbatim what was said and occurred when they met while drunk? Maya has little recollection, and it would be pretty weird to have a perfect memory for that given how drunk she was.

Or... and this is a pretty basic one: wouldn’t suddenly being able to use fire magic and hearing voices out of nowhere in itself be a pretty solid sign that something’s off with the Runes of Magic?

Because you totes weren’t crazy before and you can do fire wind stuff now when you’d never even tried before. It’s not like magic is supposed to be that easy to learn, right?

Maybe it’s easier because the Runes are closer now or something, what with having fallen from the heavens.
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No. 1034397 ID: bb78f2

>>1034374
We have your memories from last night in perfect detail, if that's fair
I don't know if I can patch you into the feed, and we have to wait for images and dialog come to us all at once, so we can't reply to Corvo in real time, and technically all the boring stuff is skipped over, ergo, if you're not awake and only boring stuff is happening like the boat trip or bank accounting, we don't get it
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No. 1034400 ID: dee951

>>1034397

We do seem to be attuned to heightened emotions, don't we?
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No. 1034403 ID: db4755
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1034403

>Tell him that you are going to turn around so you can't see him, and you want him to do something, anything behind your back, something unexpected. Let him know that we (the spirits) will be able to see what he will do while you cannot, and we'll let you know about what he does, and then you can inform him what he did without you looking behind you.

I inform Corvo of your idea. Even saying it's YOUR idea! Wow it feels nice to tell someone about you guys! I... I really hope I'm not crazy! Corvo blindfolds me, and I face the opposing wall. He then... Well. I dunno what he's doing!

Maya: "Are you doing something?"

Corvo: "Eeyep! Definitely! Describe to me what crazy thing I'm doin', Maya."

Well? Can you see him? What's he doing?
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No. 1034404 ID: 9748c8

Nothing crazy. He's just posing and trying to look cool. I'd give him 7/10.
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No. 1034405 ID: 36784c

>>1034403
He’s leaning against the doorframe and checking his nails.

He’s not taking this seriously, since he’s not doing anything crazy. Tell him to actually do something! A handstand or hold up some fingers or make a silly face, anything that isn’t what he’s doing right now!
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No. 1034406 ID: 9a2966

>He’s leaning against the doorframe and checking his nails.
Yep. Checking nails on right hand, leaning with the left.

(Though if we squint one could also interpret it to sorta look like he's rubbing a nipple with the low palm of his right hand.)
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No. 1034408 ID: 47cf7b

He is not checking your ass is he? Hold on, how old is he anyway?

Other than that, yeah he is just leaning against the doorframe, looking at his nails.

Come on, Corvo do something interesting! We thought you were a cool dude, man!
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No. 1034409 ID: bb78f2

>>1034403
I want to clarify to Maya we only get one or images at a time and that we aren't getting a live performance so there will be some delay and some detail will be missed.

It appears he is leaning on the door frame, blowing or checking out his nails or rubbing his chest, hard to tell from this angle.
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No. 1034410 ID: dee951

>>1034408

I don't... THINK he's checking her ass. If he is, he's angling the face the wrong way and moving his eyes in a way we can't see, hidden behind the glasses. I mean, if he doesn't think we're the real deal, than why bother being subtle about it? He could be glancing openly. I'm more leaning towards giving him the benefit of the doubt, I think he's actually looking at his nails like he seems to be.
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No. 1034411 ID: dee951

>>1034410

**He could have instead chosen to glance openly, I mean.
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No. 1034428 ID: bdef6e

>>1034376
I like the power calculator idea! I vote for this

Also, as Corvo's statement has a lot of reason, you can't deny the suden power-spike and strange facts about our presence. A further inspection would be recomendable, so in a near future you should do a seance nevertless.
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No. 1034432 ID: dee951

>>1034428

Pssst, you're a little late on the update, fellow spirit. Stop snoozing in the back! ;)
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No. 1034440 ID: e5709d

"And now you're going to have a boner, because [Momo is right behind you]."
See if it worked.
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No. 1034443 ID: dee951

>>1034440

Just so you are aware, Maya, this is us playing a joke on him. He's not taking this seriously, so perhaps you should prank him a little?
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No. 1034461 ID: 8dca14

Tell him that this isn't going to work if he doesn't actually do something!
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No. 1034470 ID: 9a2966

>>1034428
I'm not actually so sure a seance is a good idea! There might be spirits out there who aren't as stable as we are given the fall of the Runes of Magic. That's why -I- prefer us doing it this roundabout way.

Granted, spirit instability being a thing is a total guess on my end and definitely not why the lot of us hid inside Maya's generous boso... body, and on occasion act somewhat irrationally.
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No. 1034553 ID: b01382

>>1034403
You could at the very least try to do something. If not for our sake, then Maya's.
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No. 1034592 ID: b01382

>>1034403
He's jerking off while staring at your butt
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No. 1034594 ID: db7660

>>1034592
Just to be clear, he is not doing this.
>>1034406
He is doing this.
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No. 1034595 ID: 36784c

>>1034592
No he’s not. You’re not funny.
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No. 1034629 ID: edf403

>>1034592

No, you are a jerk for even saying such things!
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No. 1034638 ID: a6da54

>>1034592
Please apologize for posting this suggestion.
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No. 1034639 ID: fec07f

>>1034403
Common guys she's already having enough pro lems without this guy thinking she's crazy.
Maya he's just doing this>>1034405
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No. 1034659 ID: db4755
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1034659

>He's leaning against the doorframe, checking his nails

>Actually do something, Corvo!

Maya: "They say you're leaning against the doorframe, checking your nails. And that you should actually do something!"

Corvo: "H-Huh? What? Are you peeking?"

>He's jerking off.

>He's NOT jerking off.

Maya: "ARE YOU JERKING OFF?!"

Corvo: "WHAT, NO! Ask them uhh... Ask them how many fingers I'm holding up! Yeah!"

It sounds like Corvo's getting excited. I'm beginning to think he didn't believe me at first!!
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No. 1034660 ID: 4286b4

He's checking your ass out, and holding up 4 fingers, 2 on each hand.
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No. 1034661 ID: e5709d

He's doing that humiliating pose concubines perform while showering themselves in sludge.
Anyone who doesn't pay tips for this degradation deserves to be sodomized.
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No. 1034662 ID: e51896

Four fingers, two on each hand
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No. 1034663 ID: edf403

Leaning slightly forward, with a slightly vacuous grin, with index and middle fingers raised and parted on each hand, a hand gesture that often means either 'victory' or 'peace' or the number '2' or an insult signifying contempt, depending on one's culture.
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No. 1034665 ID: 5c9cc3

4 total, 2 fingers on each hand, both with the index and middle finger.
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No. 1034666 ID: 9ebc4a

Four fingers, index and middle finger of each hand. Also be aware. Some of us are liars or horny. Don't take our word over common sense.
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No. 1034667 ID: 30b9f6

>>1034660
Too difficult to say on the ass, really. I am starting to think he's wearing those... sunglasses? - so no-one can follow his gaze. But yes, he's leaning slightly forwards, looking with apparent interest at you as he smiles, forming a V symbol with each hand using his index and middle fingers.

As long as we're doing finger symbology, if you are peeved with him for not believing in you at all, you can raise your hand into a fist and then present the back of your hand and a fully raised middle finger, and gesture them in his general direction.

On both hands, maybe, if you're really annoyed.

By the way, tell him the spirits expect this game of charades to be over soon. There's a world to - apparently excruciatingly slowly - save!

That is... we could keep going all day - we're easily amused - but you probably want some breakfast and a chance to nurse that hangover, don't you? And I do wonder if he'll actually run out of skepticism for the Runes of Magic having plopped out of the sky.
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No. 1034669 ID: edf403

>>1034667

Let's not lie here, we're both easily amused AND vaguely perverted and horny, and a decent amount of us are bored trickster spirits.
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No. 1034671 ID: 1bb7b8

There are 4 fingers raised in total, 2 in different hands.

Hey, maybe you should say some of our answers, as to give an accurate representation of us. We are literally voices, not just one entity. Hell, some of them are really like Corvo, horny and dumb.
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No. 1034681 ID: 273c18

>>1034659
Four, two on each hand.
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No. 1034689 ID: a9af05

>>1034659
He's holding up 4 fingers, 2 on each hand.

If you want us to be even more specific, it's his index and middle fingers on both hands.
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No. 1034720 ID: b01382

>>1034659
Hows he so popular with the ladies? He looks like hes got a twink build. Uh, Maya if you dont know what a twink is thats pretty much an effeminate man.
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No. 1034727 ID: ae9bd9

>>1034720
He doesn't really look that scrawny, and even if he did, people have different preferences. Don't judge.
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No. 1034754 ID: b01382

>>1034727
I will judge him, and I do not like him. Dude's got like who knows how many kids and probably doesn't understand the concept of "pulling out."
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No. 1034756 ID: dee951

>>1034592
>>1034001
>>1032731
>>1034754

Good lord, b01382, you're the one reliably saying all these horrible things, I've checked the meeting notes. Why are you so angry all the time, are you okay?
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No. 1034757 ID: 708905

>>1034659
Slight lean forward, elbows bent, 4 fingers up - the middle and index fingers on either hand
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No. 1034764 ID: b01382

>>1034756
Not angry per say, mostly sleep deprived and hazardously curious.
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No. 1034874 ID: f2320a

>>1034754
Okay thats a fair thing to say
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No. 1034877 ID: dee951

>>1034874

The question is, if he HAS all these children, does he take care of them, and is he a part of their lives, and does he take care of the women, and did the women know what they were getting into ahead of time and were they positioned to make an informed decision? And what does his culture say about this sort of activity? The mere fact of having a lot of children with different women is not INHERENTLY immoral. We don't actually know his particular circumstances!
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No. 1034887 ID: b01382

>>1034877
He is bad stinky man. With kooties.
I rest my case.
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No. 1034892 ID: 9a2966

>>1034887
I rather think you should rest.
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No. 1034918 ID: dee951

>>1034887
>>1034892

Yea, b01382, you've already mentioned that you're sleep deprived... maybe just try and catch up?? You're spewing weirdness again
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No. 1034927 ID: e5709d

Can we... can we take five? I think this is reaching flame-war territory...
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No. 1034956 ID: db4755
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1034956

>4 fingers, 2 on each hand

Maya: "Four fingers! Two on each hand! ...And are you staring at my butt?"

Corvo: "Wow! You really CAN hear the spirits! That's crazy! And yes, I am!"

Maya: "So now that you finally believe me, what do we do now, magic expert?"

Corvo: "Well, I uh... I dunno! I'm kind of retired! But... I guess it wouldn't be very magician-y of me to ignore the end of the world, would it? You said you wanted me to teach you stuff... You also wanna earn money. What would you wanna concentrate on first? I'll try to help you with that."

A: General magic skills! (Gain a bit of knowledge and ability in all affinities of magic.)

B: Specific magic skill! (Gain a lot of knowledge and ability in ONE affinity! Please specify which one!)

C: Earn some money! (Maya will work with Corvo, and gain some moolah!)
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No. 1034958 ID: 9a2966

Thanks to the gold you were given money isn't an immediate issue - but your control over magic is, given what happened.

Hm. You need grounding in all the elements if you ask me. You're gonna have to deal with them all in some way or at some point, anyhow.

A!
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No. 1034959 ID: b01382

>>1034956
B: Specific magic skill! (Gain a lot of knowledge and ability in ONE affinity! Please specify which one!)
Healing. Gotta get good enough to heal our bro.
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No. 1034961 ID: 9748c8

A, or B (the magic he's proficient in). It seems a bit unusual that he'd be able to teach you any magic, even the one he doesn't have affinity for.
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No. 1034962 ID: 09b544

B: Specific magic skill! (Gain a lot of knowledge and ability in ONE affinity! Please specify which one!)
Id say we work with earth. Considering where we are, im guessing the majority of magic we will be up against while trying to find the rune will be water based, so we should focus on countering that.
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No. 1034964 ID: 61355a

A! General magic skills, you can do lots of creative stuff with mixing elements, se have loooots of ideas for that which will give you wayyy more power than you might otherwise have. Like combining fire and earth for volcano or superheated mud magic, or fire and water for steam magic, or water and life for healing mists, and as soon as we can figure out what Arcane can do... oh! Is water just specifically water, or is it all liquids? How about the elements that make up water in liquid form, could you summon liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen (both would have to be SO COLD that to touch it would be to immediately kill the limb that touches it, they also blow up really well...)! Oh! Could you combine earth and water magic to make stable metallic hydrogen? GOD, we have soooo many ideas for blowing stuff up! Does arcane or life magic influence light? We can teach you to make a laser!
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No. 1034966 ID: 61355a

Does life and water magic allow you to make liquids found in nature? Because oh god, I have SOO MANY ideas if that's the case!
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No. 1034985 ID: cbce12

Let's start with A, we can focus on the money later.
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No. 1034990 ID: e5709d

>>1034956
B) Concentrate on Fire. Be a pyromancer. You have a powerful technique, the Flamethrower - now you just need to learn how to suppress it when it runs rampant.

Also, we'd like to discuss the effects of nuclear force and how it might be accessed as a special component of magic.
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No. 1034991 ID: 273c18

>>1034956
A. You're a multimage, make the most of it.
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No. 1035094 ID: db4755
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1035094

>General magic skills

Okay! Will do! I decide to go with upping my general magic skills and knowledge. Probably a good idea, considering my entire goal seems to be concerning magic!

Corvo: "Good choice! In that case, I'll start at the basics, and teach you all the fundamentals of magic! By the end of it, you'll be able to use basic abilities in each affinity. Assuming you're a fast learner, like you said. You don't really seem like it. No offense."
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No. 1035095 ID: db4755
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1035095

...You know what? I'm kind of taking offense!

[END OF THREAD 1]
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No. 1035103 ID: b01382

>>1035094
show titties!
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No. 1035104 ID: cbce12

This was fun! Many emotions! Hope we get the second part soon!
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No. 1035110 ID: 235ba5

Fun.
Looking forward to the next thread.
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No. 1035117 ID: 9ebc4a

Really funny! Can't wait for the next chapter.

(Totally got me with the fire and Alto thing. I apreciate the consequences.)
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No. 1035171 ID: f2320a

>>1035095
thanks for the wild ride or well airheaded ride
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