Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/01/27(Mon)13:27 No. 559745 ID: f654f2
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>Lost in the feast. Forcing yourself to stop and think. Reminding yourself to only eat the bad parts. you look down to see what's left...

Well, that certainly wasn't what I expected.

...what we are is horrible it seems, but that doesn't mean we'll become a horrible person

Lets wake her and see how she is. We can decide from there

What's this?
[to Shenzi(?)] Hello there. Wakey, wakey now.

Did we revert her to childhood? If we ate all the bad memories this might be a younger version of her before she began to hate the world.

Lets carefully remove all traces of our control over her and tell Eadoo to come over with the others to wake her up. Her family would be able to tell us just how much we changed her.

She became a quadruped? Huh, not what I was expecting.

Wakey Wakey.

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/01/27(Mon)18:31 No. 559778 ID: f654f2
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>>559747
>>559752
>>559759
>Her eyes open halfway as she peers absent mindedly at you...

Shen - mmnn... I'm so tired momma... can I sleep a little longer?

come on now, it's time to get up. Can you tell us who you are?

I am worried about the rose and what it might mean. We might need to get her up and moving and back in her body if we want her to recover. If we let her keep sleeping here she might never get up the strength to wake up.

Eadoo would you please go grab her tribe and family as fast as you can? We would like them to be here to offer emotional support when she wakes up. Let them know that the person they knew is gone and her mental state will probably be that of her mid childhood.

Also if anyone makes any jokes or does anything to hurt her because of what she once was they will have to answer to us. Am not going to let our work go to waste because someone holds a old grudge.

"I know you are sleepy but it's time to get up." "If you get up soon we will get you a treat ok?"

>>559785
I second the notion that anyone bearing Ill will towards the child will end up in a padded cell when we're through with them.

>>559744
>ineveraskedforthis.png
When this goes terribly, terribly wrong, I want you to remember I never supported any drastic measures.
Also, Flynn? There probably shoulda been a roll for how much was eaten instead of saying 'you can't stop yourself'.
C'mon, Shenzi. You have places to be!

>>559794
spoilers: because controlling yourself is a perk you get to unlock

This is great, she's a child inside now and her life force is badly impacted by our efforts. We fucked up bad and now were corrupted by her horrid fucking poison.

And you know what? This wasn't better than murder. We took the bits that made her her, and consumed them. Now her life and darkness are ours.

>>559810
then kill her, we did what we did and now all we can do is deal with it. I still say we should help her seeing how this is our fault and even if she's someone new she's still alive.

>>559812

We did nothing wrong you pessimistic cowards. Instead of sitting there trying to make the situation bad all over again we need to work with what we ended up with.

She was a horrible abusive murderer before we captured her and it was either kill her outright or try to reform her. We tried our best but it did not work.

Honestly I am surprised we got this lucky. Maybe with us eating away the trauma of her past she can get a chance to grow up into a nicer person.

Whats done is done so lets make the best of it and try to not fail her again.

>>559817

Precisely. The worst possible result would have been straight up death, or possibly worse. We've been given a blank slate to work with now, and we should work with it.

>>559818


And thus I agree with this, we've got our blank mental slate, we shall form it up properly.

You can rest soon child but right now you have to wake up.

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/01/28(Tue)11:22 No. 559862 ID: f654f2
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>>559785
Eadoo - okay I'll go right away.

>Eadoo fetches Banzai, Ed, Bacon, Onion and Liver, briefly explaining the situation and warning them, before bringing them back to shenzi

>>559823
>>559781
Shen - hmmmn... *yawn* I'm really really sleepy, I don't think I can even move... Who I am..? Nnn... no... I can't... I don't... Who... who are you? *yawn* are you my momma? I can't remember anything momma...

Eadoo - Okay so you want me to take the knife out... and hope she doesn't kill us? I'll be ready to stab her again just in case...

>Eadoo grabs the blade and pulls out gently. The healing potion numbs the pain as you leave her body... Shenzi's eyes slowly open, she looks very tired and exhausted. staring blankly at eadoo...

Shen - *Yawn*~! *lip smacking* ...What's going on?.. who...Who are you?

Eadoo - My name is Eadoo, you really can't remember anything?

Shen - No... Sh-should I?

>She looks down at herself, her eyes would be full on fear and confusion if she wasn't so exhausted...

Shen - what... who am I... what's going on...

Eadoo - you're... you are... ahh...

>Child
>warrior
>princess
>goddess
>murderer
>slave
>nothing
>other

You are one of my Lieutenants. You joined me on my quest to make a kingdom where our people could live proud and free.

This is your family and clan. Something bad happened to you and you lost most of your memories. We were not sure if you were going to survive but I think you should be ok now.

I would not worry to much about her reverting to her old ways easily Eadoo. She might get confused though if someone starts bringing up stuff about how she used to act. What we did to her is pretty damn permanent. Any personality changes from here on will be due to her surroundings and how you treat her.

>>559862
>pure Child.
You can become anything you want. At least anything that's not evil.

you're one of us, something happened and something bad happened to you. We tried our best to help but we're not total sure how bad it is. Just know that we'll help you through this and hope you'll consider us a friend.

>>559865
Not a bad start. But in her current state she will need some direction. Also we should avoid lies. Those always come back to bite you in the end with something like this. But at the same time she doesn't need to know every thing up front. She is innocent right now and that would hurt her. Let her grow a bit and them dole out her past slowly as her new self emerges.

On a side not Eadoo, you just lost your family and children. Shen needs a mother right now. You can be that for her. Help her grow back up.

She need kindness more than any thing else. So adopted daughter would be a good thing to attach to what ever role you help her grown into.

Lets take the higher road here, were feeling a little dirty and karma needs some balance after that.

You are Shenzi. You were dying and the only cure we had was a very painful one. You might not remember much after your ordeal. You are very tired and we need to get you into bed so you can rest. When you wake up come find me if you need a friend.

>>559879
Agreed that lying here is a really bad idea, not to mention that lying to the new her after essentially murdering the old one just feels like heaping another evil on the pile (regardless of noble intentions, the way we got here was pretty horrible). We may want to avoid the whole picture for now, but don't make up some story about how she lost her memories in an accident or some such. She'll eventually find out the truth, and knowing we lied to her from her first awakening will only hurt her in the end.

Tell her we don't know all the answers yet, but we would like to be her friend. It will be up to her to find out who she is, but she will have friends and family to help her along the way. For now she can rest if she is exhausted and we can talk later, or if she feels up to it she can meet the rest of the group - and some of her family.

You're a Sun-warrior, Shenzi.

Tell her the truth. Tell her there was a poison in her soul that turned her into a ravenous monster, and that poison has been purged from her.

Offer her protection and shelter. Eadoo can be motherly but there's little room for that in what were embarking on. The only real course is to bring her along and use Eadoo's natural charm to swing her to the cause of founding a non-xenophobic kingdom.

>>559879
I agree.

She needs a mother, Eadoo. One that will care for her. Love her. Help her along the right path.

You know, Shenzi just waking up with a bad knife wound and no memories.

Makes me think just a little bit of the creep.

>>559913

Thirding this, if that's a thing.

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/01/29(Wed)17:31 No. 560038 ID: f654f2
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>>559865
>>559879
>>559908
>>559913
>>559939
Eadoo - you're Shenzi... A friend... Somthing bad happened and you lost all your memories... but we can't really tell you who you are, only you can decide that. You can become anything you want. At least anything that's not evil.

Shen - not evil?

Eadoo - y-yeah! you're a nice person after all... aren't you?

Shen - y-yes... I am, but... wh-where's my mommy? I need my mommy...

Eadoo - I... I could be you mommy Shenzi... would you like to be my little girl?

Shen -really?! oh mommy I found you!

>Shenzi hops from her chair and hugs eadoo tightly in her massive 56 strength arms!

Eadoo - shen... shen... you're killing me...

Shen - oh.. mommy... I'm sorry!

Eadoo - it's okay... just *cough* you're very strong...

Shen - mmnn! I'm big and strong! I'll protect momma~

>the guys can't help but snicker under their collars at the sight~

>>559909
Banzai - *you know whats the worst part of all that... my big sister was born under the sun...*

Eadoo - is there anything else we should do now?

>_ _ _

Well, the boys don't seem particularly upset about the old Shenzi being gone, but we should make sure they understand how they should treat Shenzi now. No need to get revenge for old grudges or anything like that. It might also be best to take Banzai aside briefly to get his input on the whole situation. He's arguably the smartest of the bunch, and she was/is his sister.

After that, if Shenzi is feeling up to it we can find out if she's retained any of her learned skills from her last life, especially when it comes to combat since we're looking to clear out a castle full of demons soon. (Which we should consider preparing for. I think everyone is due for some R&R but maybe you can gather the group and have a dinner/party where you can talk strategy with your lieutenants and figure out where you can secure weapons specifically suited to fighting demons.)

Also, how much are we (Gatling) aware of when it comes to Roland and his sword? If we have any sense that there's more to him than he lets on, we may want to have Eadoo confront him directly, or possibly ask for more information from Martin. I think he's on our side, but he definitely is more than a mere squire. We have an important fight coming up, and we'd be better off going into it with everybody's cards on the table.

However, I'm not certain if everything we've seen of Roland has been witnessed by Gatling spying about, or just as teasers of things to come for the reader. If it's the second then we might not be suspicious enough to take this action)

Hmm. Now we have another reason to feast! To the new life of Princess Shenzi, Daughter of Eadoo!

Anyway, we should finally see what's up with old smokey. Perhaps we can find an investigator of sorts, while we party!

I wanna know more about the stuff we ate from shenzi. are we really self loathing now? Is she another of the voices in here from now on?

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/02/02(Sun)20:00 No. 560698 ID: f654f2
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>>560104
>we should make sure they understand how they should treat Shenzi now

Bacon - *I'm really not sure... It's all very strange, I suppose I'll be getting less err... you know what never mind...*

Liver - *she had it coming, one day or another we all die and the more vile the more enemies. I'm just surprised it was like this and not at the foot of a guillotine. But this person is not Shenzi, I see no reason to hold anything against her.*

Onion - *I'm not sure I get it, is Shenzi dead? I mean really dead?! sh-should we just like... treat her like a cub? eerr... I'm not sure whats going on. I suppose this is Yurra's way of punishing the foul!*

>Banzai looks pensive and emotionally distant.

Banzai - *You know, I don't have words... I feel like I should feel bad... but I don't... I... I almost want to make sure she's really really dead... Make sure she wont ever come back... Am... Am I a bad person, for hating my sister to hell?*

>find out if she's retained any of her learned skills from her last life

Shen - hmmn... if I remember anything about before? Eerrr... aahh... eum... I think I like dancing and singing! and that chair looks like it would throw well? er... I... I remember ...

>shenzi looks panicked and starts to sweat...

Shen - I remember water... lots and lots of water... and teeth... black eyes and teeth...

>Shenzi suddenly picks up Eadoo and cries into her chest loudly!

Eadoo - Wow! it's okay, nothings going to hurt you baby, you're fine...

Shenzi rememeberes:
Song Bird [+10 to singing]
Native Dancer [+15 to dance and flexibility]
Spontaneous Basher [No malus for improvised weapons]
Thalassophobia [-20 to all actions when in the ocean]
Gutted Alive (two ranks) [-10 to all actions when fresh organs are visible (-20)]

how much are we aware of when it comes to Roland and his sword?
you are aware of everything you heard and saw, either by purposeful spying or accidental eavesdropping.

>>560313
>you feel boiling hatred deep inside you.

>>560180
Shen - Princess? I.. I'm a princess?!

>Her eyes light up like a delighted little girl

>Shenzi leveled up to Princess Lv.1

Give +5 to two different stats and pick one of the following perks...
Diplomatic kindness [+10 charisma for good manners]
Musical nature [+10 to musically handle animals]

so shenzi was traumatised by being "Gutted Alive" in the ocean. To each collosus her weakness I guess.
oh yay more character building! If she's a princess Shenzi needs to be a diszney princess not a usefull diplomatic princess.
Musical nature, charisma and fellowship

I think for now it makes sense to train her by her strengths, so I'd say strength and constitution with musical nature. Turn her into a Xena warrior princess with some animal handling abilities. We already have Eadoo for fellowship and leadership. Shenzi can learn more about leading and governing later on when we're not likely to have to fight for survival every few days.

rolled 96 + 15 = 111

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>>559744
[Rolling to attack Self Loathing]

>>560698
Musical nature
Strength and Dex

Aye, Shenzi, you're a princess. But you are also many a great Sun-warrior, a defender of justice!

She will eventually need to know how to be diplomatic, but she is still a warrior! Musical nature with boosts to strength and constitution.

>>560698
Strength and Con
If you want to be a Sun-warrior, you will need these, unless you holy spec. Also, Go with musical nature. You'll need it to inspire those who follow in your footsteps

I say manners, dexterity and charisma

She should become a warrior princess. It's in her nature to be a warrior.

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/02/04(Tue)09:37 No. 560850 ID: f654f2
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Shenzi ups her Strength and Constitution skill by 5 and gains Musical natures.

>>560793
Shen - defender of justice? I don't know... If that's the path mommy wants of me...

Banzai - She does have Yurra's gift, but she'll have to embrace it... After what she's done it would seem unlikely that Yurra would bless her. But maybe this was all his plan...

>Shenzi obtained a potential class [Sun warrior] See next level<

>>560791
>You only manage to hurt yourself.

>>560180
>Guarded by Shenzi, Eadoo wanders around town looking for a mysterious man with smoke coming from under his hood. He's easy to find as he seem's to also be looking for you.

Stranger - Hey, Kobold. I have a few words for you.

Eadoo - Hello, shady figure. How may I help you?

Stranger - I heard that you're king, or rather proclaimed yourself king. I cant tell by the crown at your hip that it was true?

Eadoo -yessir, I plan on taking this town and that castle by the weekend.

Stranger - I see... I've heard of your plans for a benevolent kingdom, and as much as I'm amazed and would love for this to happen. I have my serious doubts. I believe you will become corrupt as any other holder of power and I do not believe you can say or do anything that would change my mind on the subject...

Eadoo - oh... ehm... I'm sorry about that, I don't want to become corrupt, my goal are strictly noble and pure. But that wont change your mind will it?

Stranger - Not really no. Still I'm willing to help you, if for at least to help those under your foot. But what can you promise me for my service?

>>560850
"Firstly you would get to have a direct hand in pointing out if you thought my actions were tyrannical. And I do listen to my followers. Second, I can offer a reward form the spoils that we find in the castle, though honestly we do not now what well will find."

Eadoo will not reach their goal of a fair kingdom by stepping on people. We can't guarantee him much other than input. But we will promise to reward him in kind relative to his services and what we find. He will be treated fairly.

We could tell him that if we are ultimately successful we could make him a knight if he wished. And if that dose not please him (he seem leery about titles and station) then he can name another reward for himself, or some one else he wants to see benefit.

>>560863
I think he might see a knighthood as bribery or cronyism or something.

The fact that he's offering help to what he must see as some random kobold who's qualifications are having the right kind of hat, a dream, and not being an ass to the homeless means whoever is currently in power must be so unbelievably incompetent that it's a miracle they can put on pants. Even if we do become corrupt, tossing the current leader out of power can only be an improvement.

Food, shelter, gear as needed, healing when possible or capable. You'll be treated fairly and can gain respect and position based on your skills and accomplishments. It won't be instant knight hood, but you could get there by merits, trust and skill alone instead of lineage, race, gender or other issues.

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/02/05(Wed)19:20 No. 561072 ID: f654f2
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>>560863
>>560886
Eadoo - Firstly you would get to have a direct hand in pointing out if you thought my actions were tyrannical. And I do listen to my followers. Second, I can offer a reward form the spoils that we find in the castle, though honestly we do not now what well will find. As well as Food, shelter, gear as needed, healing when possible or capable.

Stranger - You would let me tell you what to do?

Eadoo - Why yes, in fact I fear I might grow mad with power. Which is why I'm hording trustworthy allies with diverse opinions to keep me on the right track.

Stranger - You recognize your own faults, and make plans in respect to them... That's the smell of a good king if you ask me~ You've earned my name, I'm Ean.

Eadoo - Have I earned your face?

Ean - not just yet, but in due time. As for the treasure...

Eadoo - why yes, what treasure and loot we find will be divied into shares, but the biggest going to the town treasury.

Ean - *snaps fingers and points* that's what I like to hear, My suspicions where right~

>>560878
Eadoo - I'd offer to make you knight for your services, but It doesn't sound like you'd fancy it... Perhaps friend is a better title.

Ean - Hahaa~ Suits me just fine.

Eadoo - perfect, We'll contact you when we get our plans underway for the storm *Gatling, he seems nice but keep an eye on him, you know what they say about folks who are too nice...*

>Anything else before returning to the inn?

for some reason I get the feeling that he was an ashtouched. Think it was mostly just the cloak he was wearing but still I can't shake the feeling. Oh well if he doesn't try anything I don't care if he turns out to be a dragon but so help me god should he turn on us.

Let the cheap booze flow

PARTY!!!!!!!!

>>561111
Cue Hangover style montage.

Well, now that we have the stranger and Shenzi sorted out, we should see about blessed or holy gear. Gatling happens to have some angelic/demonic qualities, perhaps emphasizing those could provide a greater advantage against the demons infesting the castle. If it does turn out that Ean is untrustworthy, then we can just use him as a new host.

A party should be something we save for after we take the castle, right now we should save our supplies. What we should do is spend some time talking to our followers, getting to know them and increasing our ties with them. Also ponder which one of the gnolls to add to our harem.~

we should show the girl that thing we got from the old hag. and if she'll help us in any way she can like her mother said, surely a few drinks and good spirits woulndt be too much, especialy since she offred to "give us a reason to return"

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/02/10(Mon)14:37 No. 561911 ID: a0ffa5
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>>561214
>blessed or holy gear.

Eadoo - I don't even know the first thing about that... Maybe someone in town can help?

>getting to know them and increasing our ties with them.

Eadoo - we'll have all week for that.

>ponder which one of the gnolls to add to our harem.~

Eadoo - Keehee~I wonder?

>>561831
>You gather the men and round up at the velvet pearl, the inn and tavern. As you enter you meet the young elf, she looks displeased at your sight, but not quite disgusted like with Martin.

Concu - such a large crowd of monsters... I hope you have the means to pay, we do not exchange pelts here.

Eadoo - it's fine, we have coins. But mostly I'm here to show you this...

>Eadoo hands her the bone slate, she glares at it vexed. Pondering it...

Concu - where did you get this?

Eadoo - old lady Baba gave it to me, she said you'd help me in my goals.

Concu - Why oh why, would mother want me to help you? If she offered you this it must be something big... What's your deal kobold?

Eadoo - I'm going to purge the castle of its deamons and become king.

>Concu looks even more confused, but quickly changes to look pleased.

Concu - normally I'd say you're crazy... but if Mama say's you can do it, it must be true. And if Mama wants you as a king I'll follow.

Eadoo - thank you.

Concu - But heed my words rodent. Make my mother swallow her words, and death will be the least of your problems...

Eadoo - *gulp* I'll see to it.

Concu - so aside from food, drink and shelter... How can I be of service~

>>561111
>>561148

Eadoo - Well, my friends and I have travelled far and suffered quite a bit, would a party be too much of a burden?

Concu - by all means, have as good a night as you can. Cheap stuff's all yours, but could you pay for the good mug?

Eadoo - thank you~ Gatling, is there anything else we need?

>_ _ _

Is she talking about accommodations, or about supplies to buy? I think we already have enough weapons, and I don't know what kind of equipment we'll need to tackle the castle. We should probably consult with Banzai when it comes to procuring supplies for the castle, as that is his speciality. As for what we'll need we should consult Martin and co.

As for now we should get rooms for those who are going to be staying in the inn. Any who aren't going to be staying in the inn can sleep in their tents near/with the caravan. We should also do what we can to convince the people of the village of our sincerity, starting with Concu. We don't necessarily need to convince them to follow us right off the bat, just increase the general opinion so that they are more pliable in the future.

I can't really think of anything besides hiring a mage or something.

If we're going to party, let's party. Banzai can help us decide how much money we want to throw into it, and we should talk to the group and see whether they want to stay at the inn, or rough it with the gear (we may want to make sure our stuff is guarded, depending on how much crime they have here). We should find out more about our new acquaintances as well. For all we know Ean might be a mage of some sort. And talk to our party members and see what kind of entertainment or drinks they want if we're going to have a party. Maybe a singer or minstrel works the inn, and I believe Concu said it's a bordello as well, so there's always that.

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/02/11(Tue)14:16 No. 562081 ID: a0ffa5
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>>561932
>We should also do what we can to convince the people of the village of our sincerity, starting with Concu.

Eadoo - I want to be king and build a peaceful land using the power of the dragons throne. my kingdom will be a place of equality where man and monster live in harmony.

Concu - that's dumb and will never work, humans fear monsters and monster are bigots. Besides the dragons throne is made up folklore. *sigh* I don't get what mom see's in you...

>>562017
>see whether they want to stay at the inn

The gnolls agree the'd like to sleep in warm beds since its offered and they can store their goods in the back since we'll be here for a good week.

>how much money we want to throw into it

Banzai - we shouldn't invest much at all into it, especially since the lower class goods are offered... But paying your men might be a wise choice, I'd suggest two silver each, twice what Sister would pay them for a months efforts. If they want to spend it here it's their choice. Also if you're going to pay them, will you pay Shenzi? she's loyal to you it seems but its a question to ascertain, does she deserve freedom of currency?

>>561935
>hiring a mage or something.

Concu - you need a mage for something? Hmmn... can't say I know any this side of Allaria... Save for him... but you... Well if you're interested... I mean... I know a necromancer, a strange one, like really really strange, and dangerous. But if you really need a magician of sorts, you could look for him. He lives out in the woods, really really deep. maybe two days in. If you really need to see him, head here *pointing to a nearby map* you'll meet gnomes, they're tell you where he lives. But watch out, I'd ill advise going there.

The fact that the necromancer is "really strange" makes me more curious than I probably would otherwise be. But do we want to spend all the extra travel time on an unsure thing? May want to get the advice of our more battle experienced members about how necessary a mage would be going into a demon infested castle.

Pay the men? Definitely. Shenzi... yes, but is she truly like a child? Will she stay that way until she "grows up" all over again? If so maybe Banzai should hold her share in trust to be doled out when Shenzi needs or wants something.

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/02/11(Tue)19:48 No. 562116 ID: a0ffa5
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>>562112
>maybe Banzai should hold her share

Eadoo - I agree. Shenzi, this is your big brother Banzai, here is some spending money for you, but I'm leaving it in his hands, if you need anything don't hesitate to tell him.

Shenzi - oh... O-okay... I guess?

Banzai - don't worry Shenzi, it's safe with me, it's just so you don't loose it on something you might not understand.

Shenzi looks displeased, but she seems to understand.

>get the advice of our more battle experienced members about how necessary a mage would be going into a demon infested castle.

you travel upstairs to where you're told the knight and creep are. Creep is sleeping when you arrive and the nobles are in contemplation.

Eadoo - Hi, how's our poor girl?

Martin - she's fine, ate three spoon fulls and complained about her poor stomach, then went to sleep.

Eadoo - yeah... her belly is probably all shriveled up from not eating, it'll take time for her to get better.

Martin - did you get what we came here for?

Eadoo - oh yeah! everything and more, I've been needing to ask you, do you know anything about ridding castles of demonic incursions?

Martin - excuse me?

Eadoo - Yeah, we're going to rest here for a week or so and then go uphill and capture the castle. Kill off all the demons inside or maybe become friends with them, then it will be my castle and I'll claim this village as mine. The village elder agreed to it, she even told me it was fated.

Martin - ...

Eadoo - isn't this great?

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/02/11(Tue)19:48 No. 562117 ID: a0ffa5
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Eadoo - is... is something wrong?

>Martin looks furious.

Martin - you brings us to this town and demand we clothe and feed the first beggar you meet! You demand the royal holy princess to spoon feed her at that! Have us suffer the persecutions of these hateful peasants and demand we wait here for a week when we must make haste to our capital city, for our king is waiting! and then... And then!! You dare ask me to help you seize a castle and a village in your name?! A castle that is in the land of my king! The king I pledged my life to!

Eadoo - eum... I didn't m-

Martin - Do you realize this is an act of war!? You are a kind spirit Eadoo, but next time we meet, I fear we shall be enemies...

Eadoo - I... I'm sorry... it's not...

Martin - Come princess, we are leaving. We shall be home as soon as possible.

>Martin leaves the party<
>Rozalin leaves the party<

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/02/11(Tue)19:48 No. 562118 ID: a0ffa5
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Martin - Roland. we're leaving, we shall not endure anymore of this filth.

Roland - ...

Martin - Roland! Did I not make myself perfectly clear?

Roland - I'm staying with Eadoo...

Martin - what did you say...

Roland - I am staying with lord Eadoo, he is my king now.

>Martin gringes in red hot fury

Martin - You are sworn to king Dukkan, your uncle!

Roland - she said you would never understand...

>Martin draws his blade

Martin - You will follow us back to the capitol and beg for forgiveness for these Heretical Actions!

Roland - *Sigh*

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/02/11(Tue)19:48 No. 562119 ID: a0ffa5
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>Roland pulls his sword from its sheath, with a flash of light is shapes into a sleek, elegant sword of divine grace

Martin - wh-where did you get that? That is my masters sword!

Roland - Durandala has chosen me. And my light is not my uncles shadow...

>Martin grinds his teeth furiously and sheaths his sword.

Martin - Fine! If you will stay with a rat and steal your uncles land, so be it! come now Rozalin...

>They leave swiftly

Roland - *sigh* What a mess...

Nice sword Roland I hope you know how to use it cos I see this gettin ugly quickly

Oh. That was... Unexpected... Hrrm.
Martin DOES have a point though- we claim this town, we'll be at odds with the King unless we can somehow negotiate the takeover as legal and fair.
Something tells me we should be paying much more attention to WHY our allies are with us and to what end- losing Martin and Rozalin means a major loss in relations...

Roland ya bastard, glad to see ye made up yer mind ter join us! Full-heartedly, I hope. Why though?

>>562119
Martin: An act of war? Hardly. You know how this works; a kingdom is exactly as large as the area the king can control. The moment he lost control of the castle to demons is the moment he lost these lands. You yourself even admitted he hasn't been unwilling or unable to send in forces to secure this land against roving bandits, and objected to these people being taxed while receiving no benefit.
If you truly believe these to be your king's lands, then it is your duty to secure them against threats; Which threatens the most harm to the kingdom? Eadoo, or the demons and bandits?
Would it not be easier for your admittedly-struggling kingdom to convince Eadoo to accept a position as vassal?

What of Roland? His decision is by order of a divine artifact, and when he spoke it shone with holy light. Clearly his choice is supported by the divine.

And what of Rozalin? The only way for her to be secreted from her bedroom was for her kidnappers to have aid from inside the castle; you would return her to place where enemies of the crown lurk and subject her to further danger?
Even if you are unwilling to remain, Eadoo swore to protect Rozalin while she is with us. Until the traitors inside the royal castle have been removed there is no safer place for her than with us.
Yes, Eadoo has asked Rozalin to do humiliating things, but as a means to teach her humility. You're a knight, you know the value of humility.

If you still insist on leaving, and still insist on taking Rozalin with you, then take one of our daggers. We have no love for the king, but we see Rozalin has the potential to be a good ruler and we would like to help her live to that potential - which, naturally, requires that she live.

>>562118
So walking off for the person who would bend over backwards to help you.

Have you even heard of the mandate of heave.

I a land is withering its leaders hated and all is full of strife, then the leader has lost their right to rule. It becomes the champions place to rise up and remove them.

An Little Eadoo has no desire to over throw your king. Only to make a place where all kinds are welcome. And has you king be welcoming? Is he really a good fair man to all?


Nulla è reale, tutto è permesso
Nothing is real, everything is permitted

>>562136
I think they already left, but if not, then pretty much everything he said. Let's also appeal to Ros, as she is after all the princess. Doesn't she have the right to decide where she should be. Does she feel safe going home with no sure ally except Martin? After seeing the state of things here and knowing that the town lives under the shadow of demons, does she really think her father had done all he should as these people's king?

We also have the option of trying to restrain them by force. If we really are going to end up at war with an established nation, having its princess in hand will be a major bargaining chip. We can justify it as protecting the heir from a corrupt and assassin filled government until the land can be returned to its rightful state. I personally don't think it's worth the risks, but it's something to consider

Ask away to roland, but we should check up on eadoo. i hope that didn't hurt her too much

Ten bucks says they'll manage to get in trouble without us around to save their asses anyways.

Don't worry, we'll see them again later.

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/02/17(Mon)18:23 No. 563228 ID: a0ffa5
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>>562120
Roland - I can hold my own, don't worry about me.

>>562125
Roland - No one is sure of what's going to happen, but it's not going to be good. Durendala tells me to serve Eadoo and I shall, I do not share her ideals, but I am a servant of love. *sigh* my mistress would like to speak to you tonight... You have my permission to invade my dreams tonight and tonight only. Listen well soul eater. If you even so much as nibble on my sword I will cut you so deep no amount of souls will save you!

>>562136
>>562138
>Though your words are heartfelt and true, they fall on daft ears as they are no longer in your party.

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/02/17(Mon)18:25 No. 563229 ID: a0ffa5
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>>562169
>Eadoo's feelings are deeply hurt by Martins advances. Though she tries to be strong in front of her men tears still run, causing a confused Shenzi to start to cry as well.

Banzai - alright guys, clear out, leave the mistresses alone... Barkeep! a round of your cheapest!

Not everyone shall share our views, we have to cut our losses.

Friends will become enemies, enemies become friends. Whether by force or by diplomacy.

As for your sword roland, we do not plan to touch your sword, unless it should cut us first. We do not make a habit of fighting those who have laid down their arms before us.

aawww don't feel bad eadoo. He'll be back im sure. But dont cry, you're making shenzi sad. Come on now what would make you happy? Booze, sausage, chocolate, icecream, massage, blowjob? tell us how to make you smile.

Eadoo, try not to take this too hard. It's going to be impossible to please everyone with the goals you're trying to achieve. You did nothing wrong, and Martin made his own choices. There's no telling what will come, so perhaps it will all turn out for the best. For now, be strong for the men and Shenzi. You may also want to get to know Roland a bit more - or perhaps leave it to us to learn his story tonight.

Once Shenzi is calm, maybe you want to join the party? Despite Martin and Roz leaving, you all have a lot to celebrate, and you should enjoy yourself if you can. The gnolls would probably appreciate knowing their boss respects them enough to share a few drinks, too. Get drunk, have fun, get laid (a bar/brothel is a good place to find someone to expand that harem you like to talk about after all). Let your worries go for now and join the party.

Or, if you really don't feel up to it, use this time to strengthen your bonds with some of your(perhaps) less party hearty companions and acquaintances. You have a major challenge on the horizon and the more solid allies you have the better your chances will be. Whatever you do, don't let Martin's abandonment sour the mood for the rest of your group or your own.

Oh... and how's Creep now, you should check on her probably... did she still really want to die?

Send a gnoll runner to give them our spare blade.
Once Martin and Roz HAVE that, this: >>562136

>>563524
Don't like the idea of giving part of us to someone who believes we are their enemy.

>>563524

Don't like this idea as well, bad form to give them it incase they feel the desire to study us and try to gain an advantage over us.

>>563570

No, if they're against us we're done helping them for now. If they think they're fine without us then let them keep thinking that.

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/02/20(Thu)14:41 No. 563637 ID: a0ffa5
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>>563301
>>563341

Eadoo - I know... It's just... *sniff* I'll try to be strong...

Shen - don't be sad mommy! please...

Eadoo - it's okay... *sniff* it's okay...

>>563519

Eadoo - you're right *sniff* you're right... I wont let this get to me... I'll go down to the party in a bit, maybe wash my face first... I could use a bite to eat... never drank alcohol before, is it good? I hear its good.

>how's Creep now

>The armless girl rolls over, looking around her as if she can't believe she's still in a bed and not in the streets.

Eadoo - how are you feeling miss?

Creep - I... I'm fine... thank you...

Eadoo - did you like the meal? you can have more if you like~

Creep - it... it was the the best... Can I have some more?

Eadoo - of course, eat all you want~Teehee

>Eadoo feeds the girl spoon full after spoon full of hot soup with steaming bits of sausage as the hungry gal gulps it down.

Eadoo - did you have enough? I'm told your stomachs probably really small. Don't worry you'll be eating regular potions in no time.

>Creep, flops over on the bed and starts crying.

Eadoo - oh ah... euh I'm s-sorry... I'm sorry, w-what did I do wrong?

Creep - it's sooo goood... *sniff* this bed is so soft... you're... you're so nice! *sniff* I can't... I can't remember ever being so happy... *sniff* I'll never be able to repay you...

Eadoo - Aww don't worry about that. It's my pleasure to help another in need. If you really want to repay me, just stick with me and smile when you're happy. Look, see that castle? by monday if all goes as planned, you'll be living in it with me.

Creep - r-r-really?! in *sniff* in a castle?!

Eadoo - yup~ you can even sleep with me in the kings bed if you like.

>Creep blushes like a tomato

Eadoo - oh! ah I... didn't mean it like that... eum... hahaa...

Creep - n-no... it's okay... You... you should use me...

Eadoo - nonono... I'll have a harem, but don't join out of guilt. you're my friend, first and foremost. come on, let's get you dressed and go down stairs to have a drink, shall we?

>Anything before party montage?
>_ _ _

>>563637
>Anything before party montage?

Nah, just have fun. There's a castle full of demons around the corner, you should all live it up tonight.

Well, we don't got a body. Gotta be the DD on this one. Let's keep a watch over everyone and make sure nothing bad's gonna happen.

One thing, we pulled the second shard out of Shenzi, one is being forged but the other is now free, should we consider getting it forged too? There're a few days before we go to the castle, right? Maybe it's not a good idea to have both blades reforged at the same time, but if the first is done soon, perhaps reforge the second? Or if the blacksmith's is close enough for psychic communication still then maybe do have them both reforged now?

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/02/25(Tue)13:46 No. 564293 ID: a0ffa5
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>>563788
>It's safe to presume the dwarf has his mits full with your orders, but perhaps things will change.

>>563663
>You make sure, during the entire night, that no one gets hurt, both morally and physically.

>>563649
>Eadoo, Shenzi and Creep gather down stairs where the party is being held. It is merry and folks are celebrating their new friendship and the birth to be of their new kingship. Bacon, preferring to be of service, helps the chefs cook meals for their guests, while the other gnolls mingle and drink. William though, ever antisocial simply eats a bit and help you keep order, acting as your hands.

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/02/25(Tue)13:46 No. 564294 ID: a0ffa5
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>Singing and dancing, Eadoo and Shenzi happily shows off their bardic talents. And as creeps throat begins to re-hydrate she remembers what it feels like to sing~

>Eadoo's small body easily succumbs to the intake of alcohol, and quickly becomes intoxicated. The drunken kobold giggles happily and smiles all night long. Shenzi happily follows her mother's example, laughing and drinking profusely. She never looses her smile through out the entire night.

Shenzi remembered: [Liquor Addiction]

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/02/25(Tue)13:47 No. 564295 ID: a0ffa5
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>The joyful party loosens up even the young elf. And with her husbands permission she takes in some well deserved playtime, after months of stress and bitterness. The two small creatures play and dance, quickly forming a close friendship that will most likely prove vital in the times to come.

>The party rages on until late at night, both in the tavern and in private rooms~ where and when most of the party goers eventually find rest...

>_ _ _

Yay!!! Good times for all! Well, Roland might be asleep. Better do that thing with those two.

Perv out on all the drunken sloppy sex. Or just have our dream date with Roland and his wife. Whatever.

also whoops we made a giant bodied child an alcoholic again... should maybe do something about that when morning comes. Sucks that Shenzi will have to deal with the physical withdrawal from her previous life.

Suggestion 2014/02/27(Thu)10:11 No. 564582 ID: 9f6bb7
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>>564293 It's back

Nothing wrong with enjoying alcohol at parties. Just make sure Shenzi has supervision and doesn't turn into a mean drunk.

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/02/27(Thu)21:24 No. 564656 ID: a0ffa5
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>>564406
>You arrive in Rolands dream, cool mist fills the air as you are greeted by a white skinned woman wearing a cloak of water. Roland stands behind you, leaned against the back wall of the cavern arms crossed, garbed in golden armor and holding his sword firmly.

Roland - I've got my eyes one you demon, one nip and you're dead.

>The woman bows deeply as she speaks to you.

Durendala - Greetings Demon, I believe this is the first we've really meet. I am Durendala daughter of Durenden, the mist of wails. I would like to have a few words with you, though I'd rather keep it brief, as I'm told you're quite voracious.

Roland - *grumble* Why do we need such foul creatures?

Durendala - Bare you manners knight, these are our guests. Demon, as you may have guessed our lord Eadoo is surely touched by fate... I believe she may well be a black fated prince, if so she will weight heavily on the balance between light and darkness. I'm sure you know of the scrawled ones return... In Eadoo's youngest son no less... If left alone his evil will consume all life into oblivion, as it has... years ago... and this time around we will not be so favored...

Roland - the black Scrawl doesn't just kill you outright, your soul is decimated, destroyed, evaporated, no haven no hell, just darkness... for ever...

Durendala - Quite. It is a terrible fate, and this fate awaits us all if it is not stopped. How ever, I highly suggest to avoid charging straight at it like a wild animal, especially after the oracles words... There will come a time when we will face the evil in the void, and by my word we will stand at your side. But until then we must gather our strength.

Roland - Indeed, Know this Demon, I am not your ally, my blade arm is at lord Eadoo's will, not yours! But it is strong and true, I will not falter.

Durendala - I should comfort you in that the king will not call an attack on our precious town, not just yet at least. I'm afraid how ever, I cannot tell why. My understanding is best kept secret, for both our safety. You will simply have to trust us on this. Until then you are free to visit our dreams any time we're both here.

Roland - Wh-what?! No they're not!!

Durendala - Roland this is bigger than our home, it is important that our allies can meet with us.

Roland - I do not care, this is my spirit, my dreams. This is my special place, they are not allowed in!

Durendala - Roland... you must understand, I am asking you to be reasonable.

>Roland turns in place, angrily...

Roland - Fine! But *grrr* they have to ask first!! If you just barge in I'll kill you understand!?

Durendala - Roland... why do you fear our guests?

Roland - I do not fear them! They... they'll betray us, sooner or later, demons always do.

Durendala - there are less differences in demons and angels than you think young knight... Still knocking before entering is courtesy and I would expect no lack of manners from a demon. Ahhh! mmnn...

Roland - Durendala!! Are they harming you?!

Durendala - Forgive them, for they know not what they do. I'm affraid you must leave demon... *gaahh* I'm am sorry, I didn't... even... let you... speak... Aak! please... You will have your questions... next visit...

Roland - leave demon, this instant!!

Sorry if we are causing any harm. We really can not help our nature.

Let us know when you want to talk again.

Well lets head out and check on the rest of the party. I am worried that if we are not careful with Shenzi's upbringing we will end up with a very messed up individual. Might not be much we can do but need to be very careful about what she is part of the next month or so.

Boy With The Broken Halo 2014/02/27(Thu)21:36 No. 564660 ID: a0ffa5
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I'll be leaving for a short while, so I figured this would be a good place to end the chapter, I'll be back in full force soon enough, until them good night~

Also I'll report the thread myself in a few days giving anyone the time to send a final comment if need be before it gets archived.

>>564660
Save.

>>564660
quit.

>>564666
slap anon

save & continue

>>564666

Nuts to you, satan. Continue.

I actually am vaguely curious what quitting would do.

It's not worth the risk, though, so save and continue.

NEXT TIME ON LET'S PLAY EADOO QUEST.