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4866 No. 4866 ID: fb5d8e

Mudy Quest volume 2 has reached 759 posts with only two chapters and thus it is time to create volume 3 to keep threads loadable and the server safe.

For previous volumes check http://www.tgchan.org/kusaba/questarch/
Be sure to take your time reading it so you don't miss out on the details.

Now, is everyone ready for the cliffhanger conclusions of chapter 11?!
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No. 4867 ID: 1afd58

SO GO AHEAD. WHAT IS HAPPEN.
>>
No. 4868 ID: fb5d8e

Okay, listen. Here's how it's going down.
>>
No. 4869 ID: fb5d8e
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4869

>BEGIN CHAPTER 11
>"JUDGEMENT"
>>
No. 4870 ID: fb5d8e
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4870

>"let them speak now or forever hold their peace."
>>
No. 4871 ID: 1afd58

Dramatically:

"I object!"
>>
No. 4872 ID: bd2eec

>>4871
Land with a somersault and point towards the sky with as much dramatic flair as you can to capture everyone's attention.

Then shout, 'I object!'
>>
No. 4873 ID: bd2eec

Also pull the cloak around yourself so they might take you half seriously.

Cause if they see you in women's panties, any chance of making yourself heard will be lost due to them thinking that you are some kind of radical pervert.
>>
No. 4875 ID: 28e6d5

Time to crash this wedding.
>>
No. 4877 ID: bde1b8

Make sure you roll with the fall!
>>
No. 4881 ID: fb5d8e
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4881

Glass cuts through Mudy like a storm of blades as he tumbles down to the hard church floor - but that's not on his mind right now. He needs to stop this wedding!
>"I OBJECT!"

The bride immediatly turns around, calling his name.
>"Mudy!"
>>
No. 4882 ID: fb5d8e
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4882

She dares herself into the shower of glass to catch Mudy from a neckbreaking fall.
Behind her a sinister voice cries out,
>"WHAT ISSSS THE MEANING OF THISSSSSS?"
>>
No. 4883 ID: 1afd58

>>4882
Somehow he doesn't sound like an elf.

But first things first. Huge princess and rub her nose quickly as a hello.
>>
No. 4884 ID: bde1b8

>>4882
Catch your hat dramatically to try to cover up the fact you are in woman's underwear.
>>
No. 4885 ID: c80cec

>>4882
"Hey, girl, I don't think I like your fiance very much (And by the looks of things, neither do you). What do you say we blow this joint?"
>>
No. 4887 ID: f42c4e

>>4882
I am Prince Mudy! And I object to this wedding, mainly because you're creepy. I am here to take the Princess to somewhere she can be happy.
>>
No. 4888 ID: bde1b8

>>4885
>>4887
Wait, since when was the plan to take the princess with us? I mean, maybe temporarily, but not permanently.
>>
No. 4889 ID: f42c4e

>>4888
I said somewhere she can be happy. I didn't say that place was with US. We'll figure out the wheres and hows later.
>>
No. 4890 ID: c80cec

>>4888
She can't very well stay here where her father will just force her into another arranged marriage.

Right now I think of Mudy as some sort of guardian angel of love. Like a badass cupid.
>>
No. 4891 ID: fb5d8e
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4891

>"I am Prince Mudy!"
, Mudy yells back,
>"And I object to this wedding, mainly because you're creepy. I am here to take the Princess to somewhere she can be happy."

The groom looks most displeased, slithering his tongue in and out of his mouth.
>"A princccssssse?"
, he hisses,
>"You? Ssssuch vermin? I devour your kind assss a afternoon ssssnackssss! What could you possssibly do to sssstop this wedding?"
>>
No. 4892 ID: 1afd58

>>4891
"Eh, I can... cry and run away!"

MUDY RUN AWAY WITH PRINCESS (have her carry you if she is a faster runner)
>>
No. 4893 ID: f42c4e

>>4891
If you are so sure of your superiority over me then perhaps you would allow a challenge to be the thing that decides the fair maiden's fate. And one who is so sure in his superiority won't mind ME picking the challenge.
>>
No. 4894 ID: f98e0b

>>4893
The challenge shall be flyting, the traditional trade of complex, versed insults practiced by Scottish bards of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Turns were taken coming up with clever verse degrading and lampooning the opponent. For all intents and purposes, a medieval Rap Battle.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flyting
I can't make this shit up.
>>
No. 4895 ID: fb5d8e
File 124740406470.png - (62.27KB , 800x600 , 263.png )
4895

The interruption seems to elicit absolutely no response from the crowd gathered, not even from the priest right in front of him. The doors stay closed and no guards arrive - Mudy realizes that for whatever reason, this is all between him and the monstrous groom before him.

>"If you are so sure of your superiority over me then perhaps you would allow a challenge to be the thing that decides the fair maiden's fate."
, he challenges,
>"And one who is so sure in his superiority won't mind ME picking the challenge."

The groom laughs.
>"Whaaaat? Do you sssssee me assss ssssome ssssort of lich, or dragon?"
, it mocks,
>"Me, Lucccinussss the Sssserpetnking, betting the fate of a nation on a gaaaame? Haaa! But I like your confidencccce, vermin. What did you have in mind?"
>>
No. 4896 ID: bde1b8

>>4895
Have you ever played... The Oldest Game?
>>
No. 4897 ID: bde1b8

>>4895
Wait wait wait. You're just going to admit, here and now, that you are a traitorous shapeshifter, and not the vizier? Just like that? In front of everyone? Wow, you ARE confident.

I mean sure, they all seem to be time stopped, but that takes balls.

Mudy, compliment him on his balls.
>>
No. 4898 ID: f98e0b

>>4894
Just throwin' that idea out there again.
>>
No. 4899 ID: f42c4e

>>4895
We shall locate the most hostile, isolated and angry sentient being in the land. The person who befriends it the most, or survives, will be the victor.

Mudy's charm and charisma are his greatest weapons, followed by his intellect. Only in a challenge involving those will he possibly be the victor.
>>
No. 4900 ID: fb5d8e
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4900

Mudy is stunned by the groom's sudden revelation. He calls him out on having just exposed himself in front of everyone.
Lucinus responds with terrible shreeking laugh. It laughs and laughs as it rises, suddenly revealing a monstrous snakebody underneath his cloak.
>"What do I have to fear, vermin?"
, he hisses back,
>"I am the Ssssserpentking! All of thesssse people are under my command! The only one who managed to ressssisssst me for ssssome reasssson is thissss pretty lady here.. but ssssoon enough it won't matter anymore, for I will be king!"
>>
No. 4901 ID: c80cec

Use skill [PROVOKE MONOLOGUE] to try and get him to start ranting. When he dramatically turns his back or closes his eyes, make a break for it.
>>
No. 4902 ID: 7d3f2f

>>4901
>When he dramatically turns his back or closes his eyes, jump on his back and smother him with your panties.

FTFY; not sure how effective that would be though.
>>
No. 4903 ID: bde1b8

>>4900
"What do you have to fear? Do you even know the meaning of the word fear?! I have stared down a Blutjaegar, battled with a lich, and stopped a deadly samurai on a rampage, just this week! I have bested creatures far more terrible than you, without suffering a single scratch. Stand down, snake."
>>
No. 4904 ID: bde1b8

>>4903
Forgot to add - hope to hell this provokes a monologue, because by god we need to buy time for our troops to arrive. Or that elf prince we met. He'd be good backup too.
>>
No. 4908 ID: 1afd58

>>4904
But the serpent king controls people. ALL THESE PEOPLE.

If he gained control of totenkopf and Darkmoon, we'd be completely boned.
>>
No. 4909 ID: bde1b8

>>4908
He cannot control us or princess. I assume he uses mind control instead of shape shifting, like whatever other political plot hole the Skullking has. So, obviously, he cannot control a person in love.

Darkmoon and Tot are immune.
>>
No. 4913 ID: f98e0b

>>4909
Possibly...
Do we want to risk it?
>>
No. 4914 ID: bde1b8

>>4913
You think Mudy can take him? We HAVE to risk it.
>>
No. 4921 ID: fb5d8e
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4921

>"What do you have to fear? Do you even know the meaning of the word fear?!"
, Mudy bravely responds,
>"I have stared down a Blutjaegar, battled with a lich, and stopped a deadly samurai on a rampage, just this week! I have bested creatures far more terrible than you, without suffering a single scratch. Stand down, snake."

The Serpentking sounds another series of shreeking laughs, each louder than the other, untill only his vile voice echoes through the church hall.
>"A BLUTJAEGER?! YOU?!"
, it cries out with morbid amusement,
>"And here I thought Iiiii wasss the Princcce of Liessss! You think that I, Luccccinussss Luccciousss Lucasssss, the Sssserpentking, Desssstroyer of Trussst and Friendsssship, will be fooled by a lie? I AM ALL THE LIESSSS IN THE WORLD, VERMIN!
>YOU ARE BUT A RAT OUT OF ITSSSS HOLE!"
>>
No. 4922 ID: 1afd58

>>4921
Time for THE SECOND OLDEST GAME then.

We both take turns pleasuring this woman, and the one who gives her the best time wins! I go first.
>>
No. 4923 ID: bde1b8

>>4921
"I don't need to lie. Lying would be a waste of breath. Now tell me, what's the biggest thing you've done this week? I'm sure it is nothing aside my exploits. I have risen an army, worked out a relationship problem that had been brewing for years, and worked my way into a wedding hall heavily guarded at all entrances. What have you done, compared to me?"
>>
No. 4924 ID: c80cec

>>4923
This, and show him Raital's hat to prove we stood up to a blutjaeger. With any luck, he will be familiar with it.
>>
No. 4925 ID: bde1b8

>>4921
Hop out of her arms and confront him on your feet, Mudy!
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No. 4927 ID: fb5d8e
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4927

Mudy drops down from the Princess' hands.
>"I don't need to lie. Lying would be a waste of breath."
He grabs Raital's hat from the ground and holds it front of Lucinus.
The Serpentking is silent for a moment, then his eyes grow and he begins to sweat and back off.
>"That.. that isss the hat of a Blutjaeger.."
, he stammers,
>"Where.. Where did you get that?!"
>>
No. 4928 ID: bde1b8

>>4927
"I told you. I faced off with a Blutjaeger, and I walked away. Now, my initial offer of a duel of wits... I felt it was a very generous one, don't you?"
>>
No. 4930 ID: c80cec

"I got this from the blutjaeger known as Raital. I suggest you back down. I would not want to have to do to you what I did to her..."
>>
No. 4931 ID: 2abfb1

"You would not imagine the amount of blood I made that Blutjaeger shed. If you leave now, I will allow you to escape without suffering the same fate."
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No. 4932 ID: c01408

Oh man if Mudy actually intimidates his way out of a confrontation that would be the sweetest thing ever
I mean this guy's badass and all but this is a case of "seven in one blow" here
A blutjaeger could kick his ass, and we (in a sense) defeated a blutjaeger, so he's got to realize he's in over his head. And if he really is the master of deception and wormy tricks, he'll be a master of knowing when to get the fuck out and run away. Those kind of guys don't exactly stick to prideful ways.

Mudy, stick to it. Don't waffle.
Be as dramatic as you can. I'm SURE you must have something of hers that is stained with blood as proof you didn't just steal the hat. She was bleeding everywhere. Mention that part too.
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No. 4933 ID: c80cec

"I made her experience a kind of pain she had never felt before. I wonder if you have ever known that kind of pain..."
>>
No. 4934 ID: 46dd42

>>4933
That line doesn't seem worth the risk of dipping into Despair.
>>
No. 4935 ID: c80cec

>>4934
It's using personal pain to fuel his acting performance.
>>
No. 4937 ID: f42c4e

>>4936
And don't forget to release these people from your trickery! Lest you force me to hunt you down!

Now Princess... it would appear you are free. Is there anything else I can do for you?
>>
No. 4941 ID: 1afd58

>>4936
Ok, yes, Thanks princess but it might be good to keep me from getting killed by your bigoted elf compatriots.
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No. 4943 ID: fb5d8e
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4943

>"You would not imagine the amount of blood I made that Blutjaeger shed. If you leave now, I will allow you to escape without suffering the same fate."
Mudy keeps his eyes on the terrified Serpentking as he sets the hat on his own head.
The snake screams in terror.
>"No! Get away from me! Get away from me!!"
It continues to back off, shaking and shivering in fear, then suddenly drops onto its belly to slip away at lightning speed.
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No. 4944 ID: fb5d8e
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4944

Murmers and mumbles begin to sound from the crowd while they throw confused looks about the church hall. Stiff apathetic faces melt back to natural expressions.

The Princess jumps onto Mudy to hug him tightly.
She squeals with happiness and excitement.
>"My hero!"
>>
No. 4945 ID: 28e6d5

>>4944

"You flatter me, milady. Are you okay?"
>>
No. 4946 ID: 1afd58

>>4944
Gently hug back and rub noses in front of the whole congregation.

EXCITING EXHIBITIONISM.
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No. 5480 ID: fb5d8e
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5480

Mudy gently returns the warm hug.
>"You flatter me, milady. Are you okay?"
, he whispers in her ear.
The princess rubs her cheek against his in response.
>"I've never felt better, Mudy. I knew you'd come for me!"

In the back of the churchhall on a balcony, a tall figure rises from his chair.
>"What is going on here?!"
, his voice booms through the building.
>>
No. 5481 ID: 1afd58

>>5480
FUCK YOU KING

ROW ROW FIGHT DA POWAH
>>
No. 5482 ID: f42c4e

>>5480
A vile being named the Serpentking had hypnotized you all and was trying to marry the fair Princess. However I, Prince Mudy, was able to make him flee. Do not be alarmed by my appearance, there is an explanation.
>>
No. 5483 ID: 28e6d5

>>5480

"It appears as though I have some explaining to do."

Explain everything to them. Lucinus' treachery, Mudy's heroic rescue of the princess, and by proxy the kingdom, everything.
>>
No. 5484 ID: bde1b8

>>5482
Be sure to include said explanation.
>>
No. 5485 ID: c01408
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5485

>>5483
>"LUCINIUUUUUUUS? YOU GOT SOME SPLAININ' TO DO!"
>>
No. 5486 ID: 2abfb1

We should probably drop the whole "I'm not really a kobold" story at this point.

At this point, WE'RE A PRINCE BECAUSE WE SAID SO, BITCHES.
>>
No. 5487 ID: 28e6d5

>>5485

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
>>
No. 5488 ID: c01408
File 124741662631.gif - (6.71KB , 479x609 , king.gif )
5488

>>5485
>"KINGY! WAAAHHHHH!"
>>
No. 5489 ID: c80cec

It's urgent that they are informed of the threat of the Skullking.

Explain to them about Lucinus and then about the threat the Skullking represents and that he plans to take this city.
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No. 5492 ID: fb5d8e
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5492

Mudy turns towards the king, speaking with confidence and respect.
>"A vile being named the Serpentking had hypnotized you all and was trying to marry the fair Princess. However I, Prince Mudy, was able to make him flee. Do not be alarmed by my appearance, there is an explanation."
He explains everything to the king and his followers; about his curse, his lost kingdom, the war against the Skullking, Lucinus' treachery and defeat there of.

>"It's true, father!"
, the princess adds,
>"Infact.. This is the man I want to marry!"

A collective gasp and shock run throughout the crowd of seated nobles.
The king's sigh is audible through the church.
>"Silvermoone, my dear, you know I cannot allow this. I believe that he may be a great man, but it is simply not possible.
>We shall speak of this in private, my daughter. Right now, I need to have him dressed and presented in my court so we may speak in detail!"

>"Wait!"
, the princess objects,
>"Let me speak to him in private first!"

Mumbles spread through the crowd again, and many disapproving looks are shot at Mudy.
>>
No. 5493 ID: 1afd58

>>5492
Yes, uh, we need to speak in private. WITH our privates, if you know what I mean.
>>
No. 5494 ID: 28e6d5

>>5492

Wait and see where she's going with this.
>>
No. 5495 ID: c80cec

Accept clothes. Have audience with princess.
>>
No. 5496 ID: 2abfb1

Unless we are gunning for a harem, I think now would be a good time to let the princess down... before Raital shows up.

Where is that elf paladin when you need him? We could get them hooked up.
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No. 5500 ID: fb5d8e
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5500

Mudy remains silent during the exchange between the princess and her father.

>"Silence!"
, booms through the church. The nobles are immediatly quiet.
>"Very well, dear. I trust you."

>"Thank you, father!"
With excited leaps the princess rushes Mudy through the courtyard, up stairs and stairs and stairs..
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No. 5501 ID: fb5d8e
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5501

..untill they reach a familair room at the top of the tower.
The princess begins taking off parts of her cumbersome wedding gown.

>"Remember, Mudy?"
, she asks, her voice dreamy and absent.
>>
No. 5502 ID: c80cec

>>5501
"How could I forget?"
>>
No. 5503 ID: 1afd58

>>5501
I have thought about it every hour, my love.
>>
No. 5505 ID: f5d993

>>5501
We should probably come clean with her.
>>
No. 5507 ID: 1afd58

>>5505
Ignore this poster.

Help her undress, spin tales of your undying love and affection for her perfect body, voice, and mind.
>>
No. 5508 ID: 28e6d5

>>5505

Yeah, seconding this. We should tell her the truth.
>>
No. 5510 ID: 2abfb1

I am going to second coming clean. We are just going to cause more problems if this continues...

And more importantly, the elf princess loves Mudy because she thinks he is a handsome prince trapped in a monster's body. Raital loves Mudy for his real self <3
>>
No. 5511 ID: bde1b8

>>5501
"...I still don't have a kingdom or an army or any of that stuff I needed to marry you. In fact, I'm only back in town by sheer coincidence."
>>
No. 5512 ID: fb5d8e
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5512

Mudy sighs.
>"I have thought about it every hour, my love."
His heart aches. Images of Raital flash before him, but a painful grasp pulls him towards this lady as well.
>"How could I forget?"
He continues his little act to keep the princess' comfortable, but his heart is overtaken by DESPAIR and guilt from his lies gnaws on his mind.

The princess let's her heavy dress slide down her arms, revealing the pale flawless skin of her back.
>"Mudy.. I have something to tell you.."
, she suddenly says,
>"We.. We won't be able to get married.. I'm sorry.."
>>
No. 5514 ID: 1afd58

>>5512
Why is that, my love? Do you not care for me? Do you not realize what I risked in saving you from that fiend?
>>
No. 5515 ID: f42c4e

>>5512
Convincingly pretend to be disappointed. It shouldn't be too hard, she is a lovely lady after all.

"Ohh... why?"
>>
No. 5516 ID: 28e6d5

>>5512

"It is just as...well?" Become embarrassed at her nudity.
>>
No. 5517 ID: 1f09d7

>>5505
NO. That is a BAD IDEA. She'll FREAK OUT.
She's a stereotypical elven princess. There's no way she'll take the truth well.
The only way out is with another lie.

Tell her that breaking the curse is taking longer than expected, and we can't ask her to wait for us. It may take years to reclaim our throne. Years to break the curse. Years to fight the Skullking.
Years we can't ask her to wait.
It may never come to pass.

So we want her to love another. Let her heart be free. She shouldn't be tied down to false promises. She should be free to choose someone who can be there for her, now and always. Choose someone new.

But, incidently, as a last request, the Skullking is totally intending to siege the city at some point and, since his minions are the reason we're like this, we'd like it if you got your dad to prepare for that.
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No. 5519 ID: fb5d8e
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5519

The words hit Mudy like a ballista.
>"Why is that, my love?"
, he manages to say without too much shivering.

The princess pauses. She is obviously aware of Mudy's pain - Her expressions shows the same sadness and guilt.
>"I.. haven't been completely straight forward with you, Mudy. I'm not.. really a princess at all."
She spreads her arms and waves her finger with an intricate rythem. Her entire body begins to light up and sparkle, untill all light in the room seems to have been sucked into her entire being.
>>
No. 5520 ID: 28e6d5

>>5519

"...You're a vampire from a shitty romance novel?"
>>
No. 5521 ID: f42c4e

>>5519
She's a kobold too, isn't she?
>>
No. 5522 ID: 7d3f2f

>>5519
She's a man, isn't she.
>>
No. 5523 ID: bde1b8

>>5522
I am hoping.
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No. 5524 ID: fb5d8e
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5524

Finally the light dims again.
The princess turns around.
>"I'm actually Prince Silvermoone.
>Sorry, Mudy."
>>
No. 5525 ID: 1afd58

>>5524
I... actually don't mind. I still love you.
>>
No. 5526 ID: 28e6d5

>>5524

"...What?!"
>>
No. 5527 ID: bde1b8

>>5524
Confess that you are actually a girl.
>>
No. 5528 ID: f42c4e

>>5524
Well then. We're a Kobold, and we've never been anything else as far as we know. There's no curse, none that I know of. And we're in love with someone else.

You keep this secret, we'll keep yours.
>>
No. 5529 ID: f5d993

>>5524
Ok NOW we should probably come clean.
>>
No. 5530 ID: 1f09d7

>>5524
"You still look very feminine."
>>
No. 5531 ID: 1afd58

>>5524
Hesitate a moment, then bend over and lower your panties.

"You know, I still have a hole for you~~~<3"
>>
No. 5532 ID: 2abfb1

"...I don't see the difference? Your nose looks the same."
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No. 5536 ID: fb5d8e
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5536

Mudy immediatly spills everything, all his lies and ruses, as if the revelation in front of him triggered this response. His heart empties with the tragedy of two lovers as his feelings for Silvermoone fade to nothing.
The DESPAIR is gone, but now a sharp cold pain has taken a hold.

Silvermoone himself listens to the explanations, his eyes filled with confusion.
When Mudy is done they spontaniously share a nervous laugh.
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No. 5537 ID: fb5d8e
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5537

A silence follows.

Finally the prince whispers with a hoarse broken voice.
>"I guess it's hard to love someone who lied to thee, huh.."
>>
No. 5538 ID: 1afd58

>>5537
N...not really. *fondle fondle*
>>
No. 5539 ID: 1f09d7

>>5537
"We can still be friends."
>>
No. 5540 ID: f42c4e

>>5537
Indeed it is. I fear that a romantic relationship between us is not meant to be. However I will treasure you as a friend and help aid you in any way I can. You are a nice person, I hold no grudge against you for lying to me. Just like I hope you hold no grudge against me for lying to you.
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No. 5541 ID: bde1b8

*ahem* "Erm, yeah... Well, embarrassing lies that we promise never to tell anyone else ever aside... We still need to tell your father about this Skullking thing. Now that the subtle planned failed, we'll need to worry about him launching an outright offensive."
>>
No. 5542 ID: 28e6d5

>>5537

Apologize.
>>
No. 5545 ID: fb5d8e
File 124742405181.png - (20.21KB , 800x600 , 278.png )
5545

>"Indeed it is."
, Mudy answers,
>"I fear that a romantic relationship between us is not meant to be. However I will treasure you as a friend and help aid you in any way I can. You are a nice person, I hold no grudge against you for lying to me. Just like I hope you hold no grudge against me for lying to you."

>"O-ofcourse.."
, the prince stammers,
>"I feel the same about thee."

In another moment of uneasy silence, the two lean in for a final hug, tense with emotions and weak with pain.

>"I'm sorry."



>END OF CHAPTER 11
>>
No. 5546 ID: bde1b8

>>5545
On behalf of Yamcha...

...gay.
>>
No. 5547 ID: f42c4e

>>5545
D'awwwwwwwww.
>>
No. 5555 ID: fb5d8e
File 124742623573.png - (59.19KB , 800x600 , 279.png )
5555

>CHAPTER 11 EPILOGUE

>"Now vhat we are doink?"
>"We wait for 'is signal, lass.."


>"...Oh! You all got in too?"



>END EPILOGUE
>>
No. 5561 ID: a3b36a

So, that's been taken care of. And we have another ally. ... Time to track down a way to destroy the sword, then track down Raital?
>>
No. 5573 ID: 670155

Lol d'oh what did i miss...Holy whoa trap princess.
>>5561
Might be easier just to get it away from her..then sell it to someone who is incapable of betraying us by never having been our friend.
>>
No. 5575 ID: 28e6d5

>>5573

And have something with that kind of power floating around the world? No way. It needs to be destroyed.
>>
No. 5577 ID: 7eda8b

>>5555
That devil's still dancing. What a great devil.
>>
No. 5592 ID: fbf6fb

Just had to get that trap in there, didn't ya Reaver? I guess the question now is WHY he was masquerading as a chick.
>>
No. 5596 ID: 029150

>>5592

He wasn't masquerading, he just likes to dress like a girl.

>>5555

Yup, efficient disguises, indeed. As saviors of the kingdom from the fangs of the hideous Serpentking, we have to ask free clearance for us and our friends within the city walls.

Nice Get, by the way.
>>
No. 5597 ID: 7eda8b

>>5592
Maybe he's in the same boat as us. Some crazy bitch stole all of his not-magically-disguised-as-a-woman.
>>
No. 5621 ID: fb5d8e
File 124750745430.png - (33.52KB , 800x600 , 280.png )
5621

>BEGIN CHAPTER 12
>"THE EMPEROR"
>>
No. 5623 ID: fb5d8e
File 124750748425.png - (58.83KB , 800x600 , 281.png )
5623

The prince silently changes into a different dress.
>>
No. 5626 ID: 1afd58

>>5623
Watch with interest! It's not like you get this chance often, Mudy. You may as well know what male elves look like.
>>
No. 5627 ID: bde1b8

>>5623
Ask him if he really thinks going back down in different clothes than he came up in would REALLY BE A GOOD IDEA FOR HIS IMAGE. It seems the sort of thing that would cause... problems.
>>
No. 5628 ID: 8ce2bf

>>5623
Ask him if he has any small dresses that you could wear.
>>
No. 5629 ID: f98e0b

>>5628
I suppose it would be more covering than ladies' underwear.
Where's Raital's cloak?
>>
No. 5631 ID: bde1b8

>>5629
Probably still down in the wedding chamber. We need to be sure to remember to pick that and the hat up.
>>
No. 5632 ID: 7eda8b

"I don't suppose you have any boy-clothes? Or even a cloth we can tie into a toga?"
>>
No. 5633 ID: fb5d8e
File 124750852685.png - (65.65KB , 800x600 , 282.png )
5633

Mudy watches the prince get dressed. He asks if it won't give any wrong ideas to walk out in a different dress while he was in the room with him.
>"How does thee mean?"
, Silvermoone responds,
>"I can not wear mine wedding gown all day. Thou art expected to get changed as well, remember? A team of royal tailors must be awaiting thee as we speak."
>>
No. 5634 ID: f42c4e

>>5628
Better yet, any clothes from his boyhood! Presumably he was not a transvestite all his life.
>>
No. 5635 ID: 1afd58

>>5633
Compliment the prince on his unearthly beauty. He may be male, but he's still very attractive.
>>
No. 5636 ID: f42c4e

>>5633
Oh, even better! Now on what kind of outfit we should wear... ask the Prince what's the current fashion of Royalty among princes and kings. The ones that aren't pretending to be women, no offense to be meant.
>>
No. 5637 ID: 8ce2bf

>>5633
Get the girliest ensemble you can from the tailors.
>>
No. 5638 ID: bde1b8

>>5633
Ask for a re-taylored version of Raital's robes, fit to your size. Also a tunic and gauntlets, to go under the robes. You still want to wear the same hat.
>>
No. 5639 ID: bffa2a

Mudy will want to keep Raital's clothes in tow for future disguise if need be. But we need a bard outfit fit for a kings court.

I'm sure the elf's tailor will come up with something ... fabulous.
>>
No. 5644 ID: fb5d8e
File 124751098224.png - (66.59KB , 800x600 , 283.png )
5644

Mudy and the prince look at eachother in silence for a moment again.
Mudy breaks the silence by complimenting him on his beauty despite being male.
The prince giggles.
>"And you are adorable, despite being a kobold, Mudy."

Mudy returns the smile, and with a strange mix of feelings leaves the room.
>>
No. 5645 ID: fb5d8e
File 12475110612.png - (36.38KB , 800x600 , 284.png )
5645

Once down the stairs he is immediatly snatched up by dozens of elves! He is lifted onto a platform and measured over and over, untill all the tailors have their notes ready and simply look at Mudy's nearly naked body in thought.
>>
No. 5646 ID: fb5d8e
File 124751110090.png - (12.35KB , 800x600 , 285.png )
5646

Which of the royal tailors will make the best design?!

>YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO
>>
No. 5647 ID: f98e0b

I only now notice Tom/Rudy on Mudy's shirt
Is this bad
>>
No. 5649 ID: bde1b8
File 124751179466.png - (54.40KB , 800x600 , mudy clothes.png )
5649

This, with Raital's Hat once we get that back.
>>
No. 5651 ID: 96da9e
File 124751221961.png - (49.68KB , 800x600 , mudilicious.png )
5651

>>5646
>>5648

probably something a bit classier, they are presumably the prince's tailors after all, and Mudy the prince's friend.
>>
No. 5652 ID: 1afd58

>>5651
That body's too mudilicious for me, babe
>>
No. 5653 ID: bde1b8
File 124751231948.png - (97.20KB , 800x600 , mudy clothes.png )
5653

>>5649
Post regraining Raital clothing.
>>
No. 5655 ID: 8ce2bf
File 124751251282.png - (36.41KB , 800x600 , mudystume.png )
5655

>>
No. 5656 ID: f42c4e
File 124751261625.jpg - (21.56KB , 640x474 , ShittyClownElizabethanPrinceMudy.jpg )
5656

Look what you made me do Reaver! You made me ruin your pretty picture with my shitty MS Paint skills. Oh well.
>>
No. 5661 ID: d75539
File 124751316027.gif - (37.58KB , 800x600 , BARDICPRINCE.gif )
5661

'opefully, zis vill fufill yon requirements, non?
>>
No. 5662 ID: 95ab41
File 124751316835.jpg - (52.74KB , 800x600 , MechaMudy.jpg )
5662

might need to get the blacksmiths to help on this one...
>>
No. 5664 ID: 96da9e
File 124751323443.png - (98.44KB , 800x600 , mudiliciousreaversion.png )
5664

>>
No. 5665 ID: f5d993
File 124751350155.jpg - (142.98KB , 800x600 , mudyplate.jpg )
5665

Mudy doesn't need to go to the tailor. The tailor doesn't make plate armor.
>>
No. 5666 ID: 8ce2bf
File 12475135064.png - (41.88KB , 800x600 , nopants.png )
5666

>>
No. 5667 ID: 613875
File 124751355562.png - (10.20KB , 800x600 , 124751110090.png )
5667

>>
No. 5668 ID: 13a0af

>>5667
This
>>
No. 5670 ID: f5d993
File 124751415364.jpg - (250.76KB , 800x600 , mudyboss.jpg )
5670

If Mudy is gonna be da Boss 'e needs ta look da part.
>>
No. 5674 ID: b66713
File 124751429435.jpg - (108.91KB , 800x600 , Prince Mudy! copy.jpg )
5674

>>
No. 5675 ID: f42c4e

I say we keep a few clothes as spares. You never know when you need to look good but are in dirty clothes.
>>
No. 5676 ID: fb5d8e
File 124751455182.png - (39.86KB , 800x600 , 286.png )
5676

Suddenly another tailor burst into the room. At the sight of all the new costumes he throws a deadly tantrum, yelling and screaming at the other tailors.
It is obvious that this elf is the head tailor, and quite a few of the regular tailors won't be returning to their workshop tomorrow.

>"Imbeciles! Worthless scum! I'll do it myself!"
, he screams, and begins to create another costume for Mudy.
>>
No. 5678 ID: 227d44
File 124751492727.png - (18.62KB , 800x600 , MUDYMERCURY.png )
5678

It's probably too late, but I had to do it.
>>
No. 5680 ID: f5d993
File 124751499238.jpg - (173.17KB , 800x600 , mudyclothes copy.jpg )
5680

Crap I was too late
>>
No. 5684 ID: fb5d8e
File 124751603496.png - (22.61KB , 800x600 , 287.png )
5684

About an hour later, the head tailor nods with approval.
>"That's how clothes are made. Now you are presentable to the king."
It is rather obvious the headtailor just used parts from the other costumes together.
>>
No. 5687 ID: d75539
File 124751620958.gif - (26.23KB , 400x211 , GAIJIN4KOBOLD.gif )
5687

>>5684
>>
No. 5689 ID: 6b9f73

>>5684
No hat? Fo' shame.
>>
No. 5690 ID: f42c4e

>>5684
We lack an awesome hat. Oh well, we can use our old one.

But we should go to store and pick up a monocle. Understandable that a tailor wouldn't have one.
>>
No. 5691 ID: bd2eec

>>5684
is

is mudy not wearing pants

and only black thigh high stockings
>>
No. 5692 ID: b66713

>>5684
Mmmmmh sexy ...
>>
No. 5693 ID: 0314f4
File 12475168588.png - (67.85KB , 800x600 , The 80s never died.png )
5693

Nay!
The 80s are in fashion! You need to be wearing the right clothes so you can either hammerslide with ease, or alternatively not insult Ming the Merciless!
It's brilliant!
>>
No. 5694 ID: 0314f4

>>5693
Too slow old man, too slow.
One day!
ONE DAY.
;A;
>>
No. 5697 ID: 1e1932

>>5684

I like it!
>>
No. 5703 ID: 1f09d7

>>5684
Throw Raital's hat on there and I think we got a winner.
>>
No. 5704 ID: 670155

Still needs a hat.
>>
No. 5706 ID: 1e1932

>>5703
>>5704

I dunno, I think he looks fine without a hat.
>>
No. 5708 ID: 613875
File 124751802934.png - (22.87KB , 800x600 , hat.png )
5708

>>5690
>>5704

Ne?
>>
No. 5709 ID: 1e1932

>>5708

Yeah, definitely looks better without a hat.
>>
No. 5711 ID: f42c4e

>>5708
Yessssssss it is perfect. Tophat and monocle will do wonders by bonusing our negotiation skills. People will recognize us as a true gentleman.
>>
No. 5712 ID: bd2eec
File 124751826265.png - (75.75KB , 712x782 , hadogay.png )
5712

>>5704
okay
howse this
>>
No. 5714 ID: abecbc

>>5712
Fucken masterpiece.
>>
No. 5721 ID: bd2eec
File 124751970917.png - (126.03KB , 709x774 , FOUNTAINSOFBLOOD.png )
5721

ELSEWHERE!

"W-what...Is this...F-f-feeliiiAAAAAAAHHHH!!"

RAITAL has developed: SIXTH SENSE FOR SEXYBOLD.
RAITAL has lost: SIX GALLONS OF BLOOD
>>
No. 5727 ID: f21281

>>5721

Woman needs to learn what a coagulant is.
>>
No. 5730 ID: 670155

Side quest objective: procure allum nose plugs.
>>
No. 5731 ID: 4b2399

Raital's nose is a portal to the Blood Dimension.
>>
No. 5733 ID: fb5d8e
File 124752200631.png - (48.99KB , 800x600 , 288.png )
5733

Mudy remains silent and posing untill two guards take him from the tailorshop - which has been turned to chaos yet again by the headtailor firing even more people - and lead him to the throneroom.

The hall is empty, save for a few guards and the royal family, seated on lavish thrones in front of a large oaktree.
The king's voice echoes along the cold floor and the high intricately decorated ceiling.
>"Approach, noble hero! The royal family accepts your presence."
>>
No. 5734 ID: 1e1932

>>5733

Approach the throne and kneel down.

"Your majesty."
>>
No. 5736 ID: 4b2399

Bow before the king, and compliment him on his fabulous Heather Locklear-esque hair.
>>
No. 5737 ID: 331fbc

>>5731
Such is the power of a Blutjaeger! Infinite blood!
>>
No. 5738 ID: 670155

"I bring dire news."
>>
No. 5739 ID: fb5d8e
File 124752289377.png - (48.78KB , 800x600 , 289.png )
5739

Mudy kneels respectfully.
>"Your majesty."
He compliments the king on his fabulous hairstyle. The king looks delighted.
He runs his hands through his hair.
>"Oh, does thee like it? Mine wife wants me to cut it, but I said nay."
He is interrupted by the queen's deep and gentle voice.
>"Stay on topic, dearrrrr."
>"Ah.. Aye. Forgive me.
>Dear hero. Today thou hadst saved mine only daughter and heir to the throne, released us from a nightmare of mind control, and thereby saved mine entire kingdom.
>Thou hadst greatly surprised us today, for we do not even know thy name, and thee art merely a kobold.
>Who arts thou, noble hero, and what is thine goal?"
>>
No. 5740 ID: 1e1932

>>5739

"Technically I saved your only son."
>>
No. 5742 ID: 4714be

>>5740
I think we would be better off pretending we don't know anything about that unless it is actually brought up.
>>
No. 5743 ID: 4b2399

"My name is Mudy, and I am here to guarantee the safety of the Realm. Specifically, I oppose the forces of the Skullking."

Don't mention the gender-bending son. There's a story behind that and we don't know it yet.
>>
No. 5744 ID: ac4254

>>5740
Let's not mention that we know that.
>>
No. 5745 ID: 1e1932

>>5740

DISCLAIMER: That was a joke, disregard it.

"My name is Prince Mudy."

"And my goal...is nothing short than the utter destruction of the Skullking."
>>
No. 5747 ID: 7eda8b

Cool outfit we ended up with. A bit Adventurer, a bit Mastermind.

Mudy's a bit bald to be going without a hat, that said.
>>
No. 5748 ID: f44349

Hmm, should we come clean or stick to our Prince story?
At any rate that's not the point...

"I am Prince Mudy!
But I am not important.
I may have staved off one threat to your kingdom, but an even larger threat looms upon the horizon.
The Skullking himself plans to overthrow your kingdom.
I have been to one of his strongholds not far from here and vanquished its master.
In doing so I freed the men he commanded and learned of the Skullking's plot to attack Moonshine.
I have a plan to destroy the Skullking once and for all but...
A vile cursed sword, DARKBEING has claimed one of my most powerful allies. She was a close friend and we need her aid in this.
So I humbly ask for any aid you can provide to help us save her from this cursed blade and destroy it once and for all so that it may never curse another soul and so that we may move to stop the Skullking."
>>
No. 5749 ID: bffa2a

"I am Mudy the bard and I am here to divert a disaster most dire. A demon named Skullking has been subverting the lands around us and means us harm. You have witnessed one of it's lowlier servants and there is more to come unless it is stopped. And it holds under it's power my love whom I must save. I need help."
>>
No. 5750 ID: fb5d8e
File 124752394068.png - (31.89KB , 800x600 , 290.png )
5750

>"Technically I saved your only son."
, Mudy splurts out. He immediatly bites his tongue for his stupidty.

>"I beg thine pardon?"
, the king asks.
The queen interrupts again with a gentle and patient tone.
>"I believe thine hero introduced himself. Right, NOBLE HERO?"
She makes devestating eyecontact with Mudy.

He clears his throat, quickly looking down to his feet.
>"My name is Mudy, and I am here to guarantee the safety of the Realm. Specifically, I oppose the forces of the Skullking."
>>
No. 5751 ID: fb5d8e
File 124752402633.png - (47.85KB , 800x600 , 291.png )
5751

>"The Skullking's forces?"
, the king repeats.
>"But hero, yonder Skullmen are as far as the dark elf deserts! As long as they keep the frontline, nay a Skullking will find its way here.
>I believe thy art in yonder wrong country, hero."
>>
No. 5752 ID: 1e1932

>>5751

"I came here first to warn you of an impending invasion of Moonshine by the Skullking's forces. The initial invasion force has already been dealt with, but the main bulk of the Skullking's army remains."
>>
No. 5753 ID: 4b2399

>>5751
See >>5748

Sums a lot of it up.
>>
No. 5754 ID: 7eda8b

Quickly have a brief FLASHBACK to us asking IVAR and RUNE to describe the lay of the land and the SKULL KINGDOM'S FORCE DEPLOYMENTS a week ago.
>>
No. 5757 ID: 613875

"This is not the end of the threat your grace. The trickery you saw today was a gambit meant to destabilize your nation before a full out attack by a being known as the Skullking. It is the second such plan I have foiled this week. The smoking ruins through the forest to the [insert cardinal direction here] represent the results of the first. It was not my intention to become a champion against this threat, indeed, I stumbled upon it quite by accident. However, now that I have been set upon this course, there is no turning from it. I am Mudy, your Lordship, a prince of sorts. What I seek now is to see your kingdom safe, and end this shadow before it consumes all the world."
>>
No. 5759 ID: bd2eec

"Nay, sire. Twas not long ago there was an entire encampment of the Skullking's forces nearly ready to attack Moonshine. However, they are not to be worried about any further. It is what the future might bring that has brought me here, my lord."
>>
No. 5761 ID: fb5d8e
File 124752459356.png - (48.24KB , 800x600 , 292.png )
5761

>"The Skullking himself plans to overthrow your kingdom."
, Mudy responds, slightly raising his head,
>"I have been to one of his strongholds not far from here and vanquished its master.
>In doing so I freed the men he commanded and learned of the Skullking's plot to attack Moonshine.
>I have a plan to destroy the Skullking once and for all but...
>A vile cursed sword, DARKBEING has claimed one of my most powerful allies. She was a close friend and we need her aid in this.
>So I humbly ask for any aid you can provide to help us save her from this cursed blade and destroy it once and for all so that it may never curse another soul and so that we may move to stop the Skullking."

The king's expression turns intent. He contemplates for a moment before speaking.
>"Noble hero, any other mine I would have called insane and showed them yonder gallows.
>But with thine actions and bravery shown today I cannot deny thine word to be truth. I will give thee anything in mine power to aid thine quest, as I trust thine skill as I trust thine word.
>Name what thee desires and it shall be thine."
>>
No. 5762 ID: 4b2399

"And now that I have explained this all to you, allow me to sing you the song of my people."
>>
No. 5763 ID: f21281

>>5761
1) Weapons
2) Manpower
3) The most perfect instrument your people can make.
>>
No. 5765 ID: 613875

>>5757
...or do we not know about the adviser-doppelganger operating procedure because that revelation was swallowed up by the load from save?
>>
No. 5766 ID: 227d44

>>5761
A masterwork ukulele.
>>
No. 5767 ID: abecbc

>>5761
Hookers and blow, of course.
Oh, and some sort of weapon. Are we proficient with anything?
>>
No. 5768 ID: 1e1932

>>5761

Power that rivals that of the infamous Stormprague.
>>
No. 5769 ID: 2abfb1

Equipment and a small strike force of elite elven warriors should serve nicely. In fact, we happen to have a rather noble elven paladin in mind...
>>
No. 5770 ID: 331fbc

We need something or some way to break that sword's curse.

He needs to prepare for the invasion.

Then when we get to attacking the skullking (after getting more allies of course) we want him and his armies by our side.

And i guess if they have kobold sized mithril chain it could be useful, but that's not really the important thing here.

On a side note, which weapon is Mudy best with? Or don't we remember? Maybe a generic request to arm yourself since your gear was destroyed in the last battle could work, and let us check several weapons and see what feels best.
>>
No. 5771 ID: 13a0af

>>5762
"Herf-a-derf duka duka duka blarg ducktits."
>>
No. 5772 ID: e84fc5

A pimpin' hat.
>>
No. 5773 ID: 670155

Never hurts to have good instruments. Since our sword swinging skills are ... well it never hurts to have good instruments.
>>
No. 5774 ID: 7eda8b

>>5761
"Your Highness, the greatest service you can provide is to defend your kingdom to the absolute limit of your capability. I would advise you to start sending scouts, and whatever magical tricks you can, to gain a more current picture of the deployments of the Skull King."
>>
No. 5776 ID: 670155

Oh and maybe safe passage for our friends, that could factor in.
>>
No. 5778 ID: 1f09d7

I'm going to go ahead and second manpower. Anyone who wants to join, really, or the king thinks would be valuable to us.
We can't exactly recruit the entire army, but he can probably hand us a few people. Or at least put out a call for heroes.
>>
No. 5779 ID: 5c469d

>>5761
a method of incredibly powerful CURSEBREAKING.
we kinda need to save Raital from the sword.
>>
No. 5781 ID: 4b2399

>>5771
And then the chorus:

"Duck-tits, woo-OOO-ooo..."
>>
No. 5782 ID: fb5d8e
File 124752673630.png - (50.41KB , 800x600 , 293.png )
5782

Mudy takes a deep breath.
>"Your Highness, the greatest service you can provide is to defend your kingdom to the absolute limit of your capability. I would advise you to start sending scouts, and whatever magical tricks you can, to gain a more current picture of the deployments of the Skull King."

The king raises his hand.
>"Nay!"
, he objects,
>"Thou had just requested aid and thus it shalt not be refused now. Thou art noble, hero, and thus does thee deserve mine aid moreso."

Seeing how he's stuck Mudy humbly requests a mere three things; A weapon, manpower, and a masterfully made instrument.

>"So be it!"
, the king exclaims. He claps his hands and immediatly two servants arrive.
>"To thine name thee may call these two artifacts.
>Brightstrike, yonder shortsword imbued with the light of the stars, forged with the light of the moon.
>And the Requim of the Bane Sidhe, a mystical flute whose tales are legendary and unexplained, its forces shrouded by the arcane and divine."
>>
No. 5783 ID: fb5d8e
File 124752679152.png - (52.35KB , 800x600 , 294.png )
5783

>"As for thine request for manpower, a man of great power has just arrived, and shalt be accompanying thee to his death."
The king nods to a person standing behind Mudy.
>>
No. 5784 ID: fb5d8e
File 12475268829.png - (30.08KB , 800x600 , 295.png )
5784

>"Knight of the Silver Leaves, Sir Bladetree the Evenhanded!"

The elf's eye twitches.
>"..Y-you..?"
>>
No. 5786 ID: abecbc

>>5783
It's the real prince guy from way back, isn't it.
Try as hard as possible not to make a gay joke.
>>
No. 5787 ID: 031e4c

>>5779
Do we need to? It's a blade of betrayal, after all - it will make her butcher her family. Till she comes for us, we are good.
>>
No. 5788 ID: 331fbc

>>5784
I wonder if "he" is a reverse trap. We should talk to him later, tell him we're no longer trying to seduce the princess... and maybe that she's not a princess at all.
>>
No. 5789 ID: 8ce2bf

>>5784
HEY BLADETREE THAT SHICKSA WE WAS AFTER HAS A DICK DONTCHA KNOW
>>
No. 5790 ID: f21281

>>5784
"If you're going to curse, do it quietly. If you're going to curse -someone-, curse Fate."
>>
No. 5791 ID: 331fbc

>>5787
Well we want to survive, so while we might be able to let her betray de Skullking for now, we should get something to free her if/when it's needed.
>>
No. 5793 ID: bffa2a

>>5784

"I greet thee Sir Bladetree and thank you for your help the first time we met. I would welcome it most fondly again. Someday I must repay your favor. Thank you kindly King for these gifts for I must go now. I have a friend to rescue and a demon to vanquish."

I am sure Sir Bladetree and company will get along like house on fire.
>>
No. 5794 ID: 031e4c

>>5791
So, take a careful approach here, don't hurry - we could go find us a kingdom or an army or some other trouble in the meanwhile.
>>
No. 5795 ID: 670155

>>5791
I think logically the sword would go after the closest people.

and the skullking is very very far away.

Barring that, the skullking would rock her.


Advise the king to seek aid from nearby kingdoms or something. Surely the skullking has a bigger army if he was planning world domination.
>>
No. 5796 ID: 9c598a

>>5795
What if it goes after the closest.. emotionally?
>>
No. 5797 ID: 670155

>>5796

Thats still Mudy.

Thats like...Double mudy.
>>
No. 5798 ID: f21281

"Good King, there is one more item I require.

The hat and robe in which I...dramatically made my entrance in. I know not of what your people did with them. Please, they hold a significance most dear to me."
>>
No. 5799 ID: 031e4c

>>5796
Betrayal is about loyalty mostly, so it'd be reasonable it'd go after the ones she has been loyal to the most. Which suits us just fine.
Well, it never hurts to be on the save side, agreed.
>>
No. 5800 ID: 4b2399

>>5798
Bladetree is holding the robe and wizard hat.
>>
No. 5801 ID: 331fbc

>>5795
She might be going against her big brother. Or being a Blutjaeger she might have some degree of resistance to the curse.
>>
No. 5802 ID: fb5d8e
File 12475281783.png - (52.56KB , 800x600 , 296.png )
5802

The king raises his hand again.
>"Now go, noble hero!"
His voice begins to boom and echo through the hall again.
>"Go forth and succeed in thine quest! The royal family of Moonshine has faith in thee."

Mudy and Bladetree bow deeply, then leave the throneroom.
>>
No. 5804 ID: 1e1932

>>5802

"...So, since you'll be adventuring with us, we should probably get a good idea of what you're capable of. What are your skills?"
>>
No. 5805 ID: 7eda8b

>>5784
Smile charmingly at the elf, in a 'told you I was the hero' sort of way.

Deftly lift the flute to your lips and experimentally play a few notes.
>>
No. 5806 ID: fb5d8e
File 124752844617.png - (41.91KB , 800x600 , 297.png )
5806

They shortly find themselves outside the massive palace. Sir Bladetree gives Mudy the cloak and hat he left on the churchfloor.

Mudy politely greets the knight.
>"I greet thee Sir Bladetree and thank you for your help the fir-"
>"Knight of the Silver Leaves. Slay a dragon. Vanquish an undead curse. ESCORT A KOBOLD?"
Bladetree sounds tired and agitated.
>"Well, where to, prince? The king has given me my command, and thee art now mine leader. Where to?"

>"If you're going to curse, do it quietly. If you're going to curse -someone-, curse Fate."
, Mudy retorts.
Bladetree remains silent.

With Bladetree's status as Knight, Mudy can now go anywhere.
>>
No. 5807 ID: 8ce2bf

>>5806
Go find a strip club. Be the star of the show and have Gunther and Hans back you up.
>>
No. 5808 ID: ec1a70

>>5806
>"If you're going to curse, do it quietly. If you're going to curse -someone-, curse Reaver."
Fix'd
>>
No. 5809 ID: bffa2a

>>5806

"Now we go to see my wonderful companions, I am sure you will just love them."
>>
No. 5810 ID: 7eda8b

>>5806
We can read, right? If so...

"First, I think it's long since time I visited a library. I've been working with a dearth of information for far too long."
>>
No. 5811 ID: 670155

Meet up with the group, watch hilarity ensue.
>>
No. 5812 ID: 331fbc

>>5806
"We are going to find allies to defeat the Skullking of course. But first we will meet my companions."
>>
No. 5813 ID: fb5d8e
File 124752923924.png - (34.99KB , 800x600 , 298.png )
5813

>"We are going to find allies to defeat the Skullking of course. But first we will meet my companions."
, Mudy answers.
He leads Bladetree out of the courtyard and through the streets where festivities came to an abrupt end, leaving everyone quiet and deserted compared to before.

Mudy's companions are not at the exact same spot anymore.
>>
No. 5814 ID: f21281

>>5813
Inquire the nearby locals as to your friends' whereabouts.
>>
No. 5815 ID: 670155

Probably the dungeons if they were made.
>>
No. 5816 ID: 4b2399

>>5813
Search the bars, since we all know Axebeard's nose will lead her to the sweet, sweet scent of ale. If they're not there, then grab a pint for you and your new elf buddy - something to break the ice with.
>>
No. 5818 ID: 4b2399

Wait, we forgot to ask the elf king for money. Crap.
>>
No. 5820 ID: fb5d8e
File 12475300903.png - (44.37KB , 800x600 , 299.png )
5820

Mudy decides the best way to find his party is to search through all the bars in the area.
Not after long he and Bladetree are confronted with a tavern that is unusually loud and hectic for the time of day, and especially now that festivities has ended.
Singing and laughing, as well as several cries of intense pain, burst through the door and windows of the building.

>"Ruffians."
, Bladetree complains.
>"A bad sight in any place of Moonshine, sire. They drag down the great principals of our forefathers."
>>
No. 5821 ID: 4b2399

>>5820
"And just the kind of place we'll probably find our compatriots."
>>
No. 5822 ID: 1e1932

>>5821

And then enter the bar.
>>
No. 5823 ID: 7eda8b

>>5820
"There's a war brewing, sir knight. I can't afford to choose companions for their table manners."

March in. Duck the guy being thrown through the door.
>>
No. 5825 ID: fb5d8e
File 124753178945.png - (46.93KB , 800x600 , 300.png )
5825

>"There's a war brewing, sir knight. I can't afford to choose companions for their table manners."

Mudy and Bladetree enter the bar.
All the noise and commotion seem to come from just three people.

Axebeard is laughing to herself louder than ever before, as Totenkopf and Darkmoon are yelling at eachother.
>"I thought you was beink disgustink dumb brat!"
>"AH.. AH THOUGHT YYYOU WERE A SHTUPID OLD WOMANN!"

Gunther and Hans are staring at the ceiling in complete silence.
>>
No. 5827 ID: 4b2399

>>5825
See what Hans and Gunther are staring at. Goddamn.
>>
No. 5828 ID: 1e1932

>>5825

"Greetings, lads! How's the ale treating you?"
>>
No. 5830 ID: 7eda8b

Say "Consider this your greatest challenge, sir knight."

Approach the others. Say "Hey. I saved the princess and the entire kingdom from a spell that clouded their minds. The King gave me a weapon and a magic flute for my trouble, and also tasked a knight to help us. Sorry I took so long."

Are Ivar and Rune anywhere to be seen?
>>
No. 5831 ID: fb5d8e
File 12475327246.gif - (42.37KB , 800x600 , 301.gif )
5831

Mudy approaches Hans and Gunther to see what they are up to.

>animated
>>
No. 5833 ID: 1e1932

>>5831

"...I'll just...leave you two to your business..."

Turn to the others. "So, I found us a new comrade."
>>
No. 5834 ID: 4b2399

>>5831
Jesus fuck try not to shit our little kobold pants holy hell....
>>
No. 5835 ID: 4714be

>>5831
Oh god, quickly avert gaze upwards.
>>
No. 5837 ID: 2abfb1

>>5831
OH JESUS FUCK
WHAT
WHAT
>>
No. 5838 ID: 7eda8b

Make this face: "D:"
>>
No. 5844 ID: f21281

>>5831
"...excellent. Carry on."
>>
No. 5845 ID: ec1a70
File 124753345831.gif - (1.07MB , 250x187 , AHHHHH.gif )
5845

>>5831
>>
No. 5847 ID: fb5d8e
File 124753360123.png - (46.87KB , 800x600 , 302.png )
5847

Mudy turns to his other three companions. Ivar and Rune are no where to be seen, as usual.

>"Greetings, lads! How's the ale treating you?"
, he exclaims.
Axebeard lowers her laughter to a chuckle.
>"Lad! Wonderful, lad! There be somethin' 'bout this brew that brings out ta best in me!"
, she responds.

Totenkopf and Darkmoon don't seem to be paying attention.
>"If you vhasn't grown up so different I would feelink like I am cradlerobbink."
>"WAIT.. DOESH THAT MEAN YYYYOU'RE SHTILL THE SHAME PERSHON I HATED..?!?!"
>>
No. 5851 ID: 1e1932

>>5847

Sit down next to Darkmoon and Toten and order a pint for yourself.

"I never really got the chance to ask the two of you about your past."
>>
No. 5852 ID: 1f09d7

>>5847
Introduce Bladetree to Axebeard.
>>
No. 5854 ID: 4b2399

>>5847
Ask Axebeard what she's drinking, then get a pint for yourself.
>>
No. 5856 ID: 031e4c

The booze is drugged, expect a surprise attack immediately.
>>
No. 5858 ID: 670155

>>5847

huh, i was wondering about them being weirded out about how Darkmoon is old enough to have babysat tote.
>>
No. 5859 ID: 670155

Oh yes right.

1) introduce bladetree
2) get him drunk
3) get drunk.
>>
No. 5860 ID: 7eda8b

"Just try to stay out of trouble for awhile, alright?"

Go to the library to look up vital background information.
>>
No. 5861 ID: fb5d8e
File 124753491781.png - (36.89KB , 800x600 , 303.png )
5861

Mudy joins his gang at the table, gesturing to Bladetree to do the same.
He introduces him to Axebeard, who introduces herself back with excitement.
>"Good ta have ye with us, lad! Ta Prince be a good leader, ah'll have ye know!
Now, ye both gotta try some 'o this brew."

>"Yes, please."
, Bladetree responds,
>"I could use a strong drink."

With Bladetree and Axebeard getting along nicely, Mudy turns to Darkmoon and Totenkopf.
>"I never really got the chance to ask the two of you about your past."
, he says offhand.

The two end their struggling.
>"Vhat? Vhy you are beink interested now, prince?"
, Darkmoon asks, giddy from her drink.
>"Vhat are you vhant to be knowink?"
>>
No. 5868 ID: 1f09d7

>>5861
> "Vhy you are beink interested now, prince?"
"Because this is the first moment of downtime we've had where someone wasn't dropping in to unexpectedly potentially kill us."
"Where are the two of you from? How did you join the Skullking? Or Calavera?"
>>
No. 5872 ID: 1e1932

>>5861

"Well, why don't we start at when the two of you first met and work our way forward from there?"
>>
No. 5878 ID: 4b2399

>"Vhat are you vhant to be knowink?"

CAN ELFS AND GOBLANS HAVE BABBYS
>>
No. 5879 ID: fb5d8e
File 124753614596.png - (37.66KB , 800x600 , 304.png )
5879

>"Because this is the first moment of downtime we've had where someone wasn't dropping in to unexpectedly potentially kill us."
, Mudy responds. His interest seems to go over well.
>"Where are the two of you from? How did you join the Skullking? Or Calavera?"

Darkmoon laughs.
>"Calavera, tat assvhipe."
She shakes her tankard.
>"It vhas vhen my oma makink allience with Skullking. Tey send me to be helpink vhareffort as diplomatic action.
>Calavera vhas master at strategizink. Best vharlord Skullking had, so I vhas put vhith him. Vhas good vhork, but Calavera so annoyink.
>Ten little Totenkopf.. or I should sayink.. 'Nhk'Tok'Han'Yharl'-"
She bursts out in laughter.
Totenkopf does not seem amused.
>"Damned woman.. Don't shay my nnname when you.. just laugh at it..
>My mother wash in love with a human, sho she made a deal with shome devil, blah blah, firshtborn child, everyone shcared, damned Shkullking thinksh I got talent in dealing with the Underworld, Calavera takesh me in to mentor me."
>"Be mentorink for nothink. All hard task raisink you vhas beink my responsibility."
, Darkmoon adds.
Totenkopf snarls,
>"And you sure were a bitch about it."
Darkmoon simply hugs him in response.
>>
No. 5881 ID: 1e1932

>>5879

"And when did the two of you start...you know?" Cross your fingers. "Feeling that way about each other?"
>>
No. 5890 ID: 4b2399

>>5879
"Wait... you *raised* him? How old are you two?"
>>
No. 5894 ID: fb5d8e
File 124753702819.png - (39.38KB , 800x600 , 305.png )
5894

Mudy begins to feel a little uncomfortable.
>"And when did the two of you start...you know?" He clears his throat to avoid their questioning looks.
>"Feeling that way about each other?"

Darkmoon hits Totenkopf on the head with her tankard.
>"Vhen leetle brat becomink handsome smart younk man."
Totenkopf grumbles.
>"I wasn't SUCH a brat."
>"You vhere beink vhorst kid ever in existance."

Mudy takes a moment to let it sink in.
>"How old are you two?"
, he finally asks.

>"I am reachink 923 sprinktimes soon."
, Darkmoon responds dryly.
Totenkopf grunts,
>"Eleven."
>>
No. 5895 ID: 670155

WHOA
>>
No. 5896 ID: 1e1932

>>5894

"...That's...uh...well done!" Pat Toten on the back. "You don't waste any time, do you?"
>>
No. 5898 ID: 1f09d7

>>5894
It's not so odd. Elves live a LONG time. Goblins not so much.
In fact, Darkmoon will probably still outlive Totenkopf, even with the age difference.
Best not mention this.
>>
No. 5899 ID: 4b2399

>>5894
Why is Bladetree grinning?
>>
No. 5901 ID: 7eda8b

Emergency! Emergency! Questions about our question mark of a backstory incoming!

Abort! Talk about something else!

"Wow. Well, what's important is that you like each other."

Consider.

"In the meantime, I think I need to start planning our next move. Where can I find some maps and books around here?"
>>
No. 5902 ID: 2abfb1

>>5898
>In fact, Darkmoon will probably still outlive Totenkopf, even with the age difference.

But Toten is a powerful mage. His magic would extend his lifespan enough that they could live happily ever after ~<3
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No. 5913 ID: fb5d8e
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5913

>"Wow."
Mudy pauses for a moment.
>"Well, what's important is that you like each other."

He takes a moment to contemplate and collect his words. There's just this itchy feeling that makes him want to visit a library.

>"In the meantime, I think I need to start planning our next move. Where can I find some maps and books around here?"

>"The Institute of Silver Leaves Tree of Knowledge Royal Library, ofcourse!"
Bladetree cries out, his voice brimming with excitement.
>"But more importantly, this brew is amazing! Thou must try it, prince Mudy! Thou must!"

Meanwhile, Axebeard has begun pleasantly laughing to herself again.
>>
No. 5915 ID: 4b2399

>>5913
Goddamn try some of that brew. Shit looks delicious.

The Li'bary will still be there later.
>>
No. 5916 ID: 1e1932

>>5913

"Sorry, maybe later. I have to do some research."

Call Ivar and Rune to accompany you to the library.
>>
No. 5917 ID: 82167e

>>5913
Option 1: Finally look up and see what they're looking at.

Option 2: In order to foster further party cooperation and goodwill, take advantage of Bladetree's drunkenness to set him and Axebeard up.
>>
No. 5918 ID: 227d44

>>5913
For some reason, I don't trust the ale...
>>
No. 5919 ID: 7eda8b

"I ... I will, later."

Mudy looks like he weighs maybe ten pounds. He'll pass out from, like, one mug.

Extricate self from bar. Go to library.
>>
No. 5920 ID: 331fbc

>>5918
I don't trust a little kobold to stay sober after a single drop of it.
>>
No. 5922 ID: 670155

In before mudy swinging on the chandelier
>>
No. 5925 ID: 227d44

>>5920
I find something off about it, though...I don't know, just probably my paranoia creeping up again.
>>
No. 5927 ID: 1afd58

>>5913
COnvince goldwomb that half-elf-half-dwarves are a bad idea.
>>
No. 5930 ID: 1f09d7

>>5927
> Convince Goldwomb that half-elf-half-dwarves are a good idea.
fix'd
>>
No. 5931 ID: 4b2399

>>5927
Ignore this - convince Axebeard that a half-elf-half-dorf is an AWESOME idea.
>>
No. 5934 ID: 7eda8b

We might want to consider checking to make sure the bartender doesn't have a forked tongue.
>>
No. 5935 ID: bffa2a

"Where are Ivar and Rune? And what's up with Hans and Gunther?"
>>
No. 5938 ID: fb5d8e
File 124753910145.png - (37.40KB , 800x600 , 307.png )
5938

Mudy eyes the tankard nervously.
>"I ... I will, later."
, he declines.
>"I have to do some research."

He quickly leaves the bar and his jolly fellows behind to escape the numbing alchohol.
He calls out for Ivar and Rune - They're outside already.

>"Young master, we have passed ze library on our own way here."
, Ivar begins, with Runy finishing,
>"It is only a few streets away. We can take you zere right now."
>>
No. 5940 ID: 7eda8b

Throw one last look over shoulder to make sure that the bartender isn't grinning evily.

If no evil grin is found, head straight to the library and start looking up all of the shit we've been faking knowledge of up until now. A map would be a great start.
>>
No. 5945 ID: 1e1932

>>5938

Go find that library and look up information on the Skullking and his empire. "Know thy enemy."
>>
No. 5948 ID: fb5d8e
File 124753994024.png - (40.17KB , 800x600 , 308.png )
5948

The brothers lead Mudy to a large round building sporting simple decoration. Physically it is nothing amazing, but Mudy feels that thousands of years are written down here. Generations come and go, empires rise and fall, and all is recorded by the Institute of Silver Leaves.
Mudy just knows this building oozing with knowledge is going to give him all the answers he needs.

>END CHAPTER 12
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