>>577147
Alright, sure, where to? Where is here, anyway and who are you?

what's going on?

1/5 Tavern 2014/06/04(Wed)17:16 No. 577157 ID: 189a54
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>>who are you?
My true name's been lost behind my aliases for a long time. I'm a survivor, one that will not die.

2/5 Tavern 2014/06/04(Wed)17:20 No. 577158 ID: 189a54
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>>where is here, anyway
A river port, the farthest one up the Trammel River. I'm unsure of the name of the place, but if things go well we won't be staying long anyway.

3/5 Tavern 2014/06/04(Wed)17:24 No. 577159 ID: 189a54
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>>what's going on?
We're running, running until I don't have these Sights anymore. Until I can see people as people, not as corpses or phantoms. Until we're far enough that the Sea can't reach us.

Perfect, right where I hoped it would be.

4/5 Tavern 2014/06/04(Wed)17:27 No. 577160 ID: 189a54
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>>where to?
As far as this driver can take us in the eight days he has left to live. From there, we'll have to--

>"Excuse me sir, please!"

No.

5/5 Tavern 2014/06/04(Wed)17:32 No. 577161 ID: 189a54
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>"Please, let our son Tobias go on this carriage and wait for the next one. I know we all want to keep moving but..."

>"Please sir, think of the child!"

>"From the looks of that spear you're a fighting man sir, surely you can hold out until the next one..."

They are dead. Three months, Three months, Two, three, two, two, three, the boy in ten days. Why would I do something like that?

>>577161
You could be dead sooner if you don't.

>>577161
Have you ever managed to prevent someone from dying at the time you foresee it?

I can't say which is the better choice here, but one detail is important. The driver will die in 8 days. Do you want to be anywhere near him when that happens? For that matter, how long will the others in the carriage live? If they die along with the driver then the carriage is not safe. If the next driver has a longer lifespan then the carriage will be safer.

It depends on whether the future is more important to you than the present. You say you are a survivor. I presume that means you know the value of both, but which do you cherish more?
The driver has eight days. Will he reach his destination before then? If so, we have no reason to go in that direction. These people have far more "time", despite the fact that they are staying behind. From a purely utilitarian perspective, we don't want to go in the direction of people meeting their end within the next month. At the very least, it will allow them to keep their hope. Ephemeral as it is, hope lets people keep fighting to survive. Perhaps even live.

Let the boy go. Hopefully you can garner some good will(or some items) from them before you leave next.

What's the longest you've ever seen one person have left?

Have you ever seen someone's time left go down faster than it should, or someone dying before their time?

>far enough that the Sea can't reach us
You're being metaphorical...right?

I'm used to a sea usually not sweeping very far ashore even when driven by a serious storm and allowed access by hazardous geography. Is there something special about this Sea that is apparently threatening you?

Have you ever seen what effect your decisions have on the deaths of those around you? The boy is dead in ten days- but is that if he stays behind, or goes ahead, or both? Does it vary? Does his foretold death mean he can't be killed before? (If you were mad enough to turn your spear on a child to test an idea, would fate prevent you from slaying him?).

The three months, that's your own death, is it not? If you intend to be a survivor, don't you need to prove there are means to circumvent the deaths you foresee?

1/4 Tavern 2014/06/05(Thu)15:18 No. 577265 ID: 189a54
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>"Please, sir!"
>>The driver will die in 8 days. Do you want to be anywhere near him when that happens?
>>You could be dead sooner if you don't.
I'm not sure, it depends on--
>>Will he reach his destination before then?
Yes, that. Now that I think of it, he probably won't. This port is far from most towns, if I remember right. More than eight days.
>"Er...sir?"
>>Let the boy go. Hopefully you can garner some good will(or some items) from them before you leave next.
You're right, you're right...looking at everything again, there's no reason I'd wish to be with someone with so little time. I saw the wagon and I became hasty. That's a mistake that could end us, and I won't make it again.

>"......sir?"

>"Go on."

2/4 Tavern 2014/06/05(Thu)15:23 No. 577266 ID: 189a54
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>>At the very least, it will allow them to keep their hope. Ephemeral as it is, hope lets people keep fighting to survive. Perhaps even live.
I fear hope can't help them now...

3/4 Tavern 2014/06/05(Thu)15:27 No. 577268 ID: 189a54
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>"Oh, thank you, sir! Thank you!"

>"It's fine."

>"Please, let us treat you at the Dale trade depot, sir! The short bastards always have brutal prices, but I'm sure we can scrape together enough for something!"

>"...Thank you."

Have you ever seen your sights come true? Have you ever murdered someone before you thought they would die?

Accept their offer.

4/4 Tavern 2014/06/05(Thu)15:46 No. 577270 ID: 189a54
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They'll be in there for a bit. The Dales are always cruel hagglers. I feel you have questions--I'll answer what I can.

>>The three months, that's your own death, is it not?
It is not. The months I've mentioned are the end times for the others that stayed off of the wagon. I am a survivor, my end cannot be Seen.

>>What's the longest you've ever seen one person have left?
The longest would have been my brother. He was the first one that I began to See. I saw his death coming from an entire year away.

>>Have you ever managed to prevent someone from dying at the time you foresee it?
I have not, and trust me when I say I've tried to in the past.

>>Have you ever seen what effect your decisions have on the deaths of those around you? The boy is dead in ten days- but is that if he stays behind, or goes ahead, or both? Does it vary? Does his foretold death mean he can't be killed before? (If you were mad enough to turn your spear on a child to test an idea, would fate prevent you from slaying him?).
When the Sights started, I tried everything in my power to change the fates of others. I warned them, provoked them, on one occasion I tried to change one's fate by ending his life sooner than I had Seen. The only product of my efforts was me being banished or locked in a prison when the Sea washed over the area. As far as I know, no matter what I do to or for others their end times don't change.

>>>far enough that the Sea can't reach us
>>You're being metaphorical...right?
I'm not sure. When the crimson waves came toward a city or town, I was always somewhere where I couldn't see too closely--whether it is an actual body of water pushed on by magic or something else, I don't know.

Have I missed anything? Those others are still in the depot, and it seems I have some time to kill until the next wagon.

I'd say you're missing some important info if you want to make useful decisions about what to do and where to go: You don't even know the nature of ths 'sea' threat you're fleeing or whether it's a natural disaster or something intentional on the part of someone. I'd say that if you want to actually make a difference in the casualty toll for this disaster you have two major options: The first is to charge to the heart of it to try and stop it or at least learn something useful about it; the second is to learn about it more indirectly so that you can help people make better decisions about what to do to minimize damage from this phenomenon.

Have you come across anyone yet WITHOUT a set death date?

>>577270
You were in a prison when the Sea came? What happened then? How did you escape the Sea? What does it leave behind in its wake, if it has one?

What happens when you look in a mirror or your own hand? Do you have to look at a person themselves or does a reflection work? Does it have to be a specific part?

And, if everyone's end date is fixed, why are you bothering to flee?

>no matter what I do to or for others their end times don't change

I can tell why you only care for yourself now. It seems like nothing you do will affect others. But. If you can convince someone with time left to help you out; they will be invincible. That is one of the most useful things you could possible have.

Next up in usefulness is a map. Running to nowhere will get you killed in the long run, knowledge of where to go to survive is very valuable.

>>577281
>invincible

No. Not dying is not the same as not losing. Overconfidence can still lead to loss, capture, or a slow, painful death, like poison or disease. Yes, not dying is useful, but it's not a surefire thing.

1/4 Tavern 2014/06/06(Fri)18:43 No. 577456 ID: 189a54
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>>You were in a prison when the Sea came? What happened then? How did you escape the Sea?
It's not one my most exciting or well-planned escapes...mere luck put me unconscious and out if the way when it hit. I woke up with my cell door ajar and no living being nearby.

>>What does it leave behind in its wake, if it has one?
Bodies. Mangled, mutilated bodies, lining the streets and filling the buildings...I think the people I arrived with were the first to survive the Sea washing over their town besides myself.

>>I'd say you're missing some important info if you want to make useful decisions about what to do and where to go: You don't even know the nature of ths 'sea' threat you're fleeing or whether it's a natural disaster or something intentional on the part of someone. I'd say that if you want to actually make a difference in the casualty toll for this disaster you have two major options: The first is to charge to the heart of it to try and stop it or at least learn something useful about it; the second is to learn about it more indirectly so that you can help people make better decisions about what to do to minimize damage from this phenomenon.
Trying to learn more sounds like it could help, but it would require me getting quite close to a mass that has killed almost everyone it's come in contact with so far. I'll keep to my ignorance for now, if it means surviving...

2/4 Tavern 2014/06/06(Fri)18:51 No. 577459 ID: 189a54
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>>What happens when you look in a mirror or your own hand?
I see what I've always seen. As I've mentioned before, as a survivor my end cannot be Seen.

>>Do you have to look at a person themselves or does a reflection work? Does it have to be a specific part?
In my experiences so far, my Sights of people have been absolute. From any angle or off of any surface they all look the same, all ghosts or walking corpses.

>>Have you come across anyone yet WITHOUT a set death date?
Since all this started, the only one I've seen with no end time has been myself. I pray that when we begin to move further north and inland that will change.

3/4 Tavern 2014/06/06(Fri)18:55 No. 577460 ID: 189a54
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>>And, if everyone's end date is fixed, why are you bothering to flee?
Because my end date is not, and I'm going to try to keep away from anything that could change that.

>"Fine, but you'd better hope he's happy with it!"

Looks like he's done.

>"I couldn't get him to agree to much, sir, but the little swindler will let you pick a few items from his stores. As long as it doesn't exceed the bugger's low price..."

4/4 Tavern 2014/06/06(Fri)18:58 No. 577461 ID: 189a54
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The "depot" is even smaller inside than it looked. I've seen farming towns with larger trade stops than this...I guess from a Dale's view it's a nice size.

There's barrels full of maps, some sorts of orbs in a display case, and a sizeable sword behind the store owner. I doubt that would be in our benefactor's budget, though.

What are the orbs? If those are grenades those could be *very* useful in particular situations. If they're not grenades they may still be more useful than everything else you can get here including the maps (although we probably want at least one map here).

First off; what's the shop owner's death time? Check out maps for this area, (even if you don't buy them; try to keep a bit of what you've seen of them in mind.) ask about the orbs, and finally; do you have any cash of your own? If you can pay part of it, hopefully you can afford the sword. Ask about it anyways though. (maybe steal it before you leave town for good)

>>577461
I wonder if trading your spear in would get you anywhere towards that sword, if you want it.

>>577477
If what you know how to use is a spear, what you have is a spear, and you would have to trade in the spear to get the sword that's a bad idea for multiple reasons: One of those reasons is that a spear reaches further than a sword and another is that it's more useful for fishing or navigating swampy areas.

1/2 Tavern 2014/06/07(Sat)05:07 No. 577517 ID: 189a54
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>>First off; what's the shop owner's death time?
Two months--
>"Why you staring? Take you stuff!"

>> Check out maps for this area, (even if you don't buy them; try to keep a bit of what you've seen of them in mind.)
I reach for a map--
>"Ey ey ey! No touch 'less you buy, those map ain't cheap!"

>"I'd like to check them first."

>"No you don't, you gonna remember maps and leave! I tell you, that baron's continent, that baron's province, that baron's world. Okay? You happy?!"

>>What are the orbs?
>>ask about the orbs
I'm not quite sure myself. They look like something that would hold magic, but it may just be some sort of Hares-style glass work.
>"These spheres. What are they?"

The Dale pauses for a second.
>"I non't know, my weird son make them! You want?"

>"If I knew what they were..."

>"Bah, you hammans come to depot and you ask, ask, ask! Look, I give you province map, I give you round things, I give you weird son to show what do! Alright?!"

He seems too agitated to try asking about the sword now...our helper notices it too and cuts in.
>"Thank you for the kindness, mister Dale, you money-grubbing little bastard... Come friend, let's take your things and wait for this son."

2/2 Tavern 2014/06/07(Sat)05:16 No. 577518 ID: 189a54
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The store owner shoves the orbs and a map in a sack and bustles us out the door, promising his son will be out in a few hours.

>"Sorry I couldn't get anything else, sir, but at least it's something."

>"Mmh."

>"There's not much else to this port besides the tavern. My wife and the other refugees should be there already. If I could...may I ask you to join us for a drink, sir? My debt to you isn't even close to being paid, I know."

Should I? I've never been good with a crowd...

>>577518
I say no. End on a high note. Make a spiel about passing it on, or just a simple 'it was the least I could do';(it actually probably was, but ignore that.) whichever you fancy more.

1/4 Tavern 2014/06/07(Sat)10:15 No. 577545 ID: 189a54
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>>I say no. End on a high note.
You're right.
>"No...it was the least I could do."

>"Sir, you're certain? None of us have much left, but with what we have--"

>"Use it to pass some good will on to others."

>"If you're sure...I'll see you later, sir."
Only if later's in the next three months...

2/4 Tavern 2014/06/07(Sat)10:17 No. 577546 ID: 189a54
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I suppose the only thing now is to wait for the owner's son.

>>do you have any cash of your own?
I think I have a few coppers somewhere, that's about it. Maybe if these orbs aren't useful I can--

3/4 Tavern 2014/06/07(Sat)10:19 No. 577548 ID: 189a54
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*BOOM*

The hell?!

>"You thieving remorse!"

4/4 Tavern 2014/06/07(Sat)10:20 No. 577549 ID: 189a54
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A Dale is standing in the rubble of the depot's left silo.

He looks very angry.

How much time does he have left?

>>577549
Another survivor! Time to do absolutely everything in your power to keep that man/woman in sight. They might be about to run away though...

1/3 Tavern 2014/06/07(Sat)13:40 No. 577590 ID: 189a54
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>>Another survivor! Time to do absolutely everything in your power to keep that man/woman in sight.
No problem there, he's running straight for--damn!

>"Stand still, you giant of a man!"

2/3 Tavern 2014/06/07(Sat)13:41 No. 577591 ID: 189a54
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>>How much time does he have left?
I'm not Seeing anything on him! He--what the hell is this?!

3/3 Tavern 2014/06/07(Sat)13:45 No. 577592 ID: 189a54
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Damn!

>"You gutless remorse, stand still I said!"

I'm not about to fight the first survivor I've seen to the death! How do I get him to stand still for two seconds?!

That sword. I think that is the owner's son. Does he think we stole the stuff or something?

Maybe say that we paid for the items we took. Other than that, no clue.

>>577592
Ask him what the hell he's attacking you for. What does "remorse" mean anyway?

I have stolen nothing. What is your quarrel with me?

1/4 Tavern 2014/06/07(Sat)16:43 No. 577624 ID: 189a54
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>>That sword. I think that is the owner's son. Does he think we stole the stuff or something?
>>Ask him what the hell he's attacking you for.

>"Calm down, I paid for--"

>"Lies!!"

Oh, da--

2/4 Tavern 2014/06/07(Sat)16:45 No. 577625 ID: 189a54
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>"Mmph!"

>"Got you, you damned remorse!"

Hard pavement, hard pavement, hard--!

3/4 Tavern 2014/06/07(Sat)16:46 No. 577626 ID: 189a54
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*CRACK*

4/4 Tavern 2014/06/07(Sat)16:48 No. 577627 ID: 189a54
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Oh, my head...

>>What does "remorse" mean anyway?
Hell if I...ow...

Where is this...?

>>577627
With how short that bed is, I assume it's the dale's house. Or maybe a villager's.

Someone bothered to wrap your head up, so either the guy calmed down or there is a voice of reason here for you to talk to. Get up and stretch to make sure nothing is busted up too bad. Call out when you are done.

See if you still have your stuff or have you been robbed.

Well, good news, your not dead yet. And someone treated your head wound. Although that's not really consistent with careless way they left you sprawled hanging off the bed, unless you just fell off.

Look around your surroundings, take account of your injuries and check for your possessions.

>>577627
Why are you so tall, anyway?

1/4 Tavern 2014/06/08(Sun)06:10 No. 577711 ID: 189a54
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>>Get up and stretch to make sure nothing is busted up too bad.
>>Look around your surroundings, take account of your injuries and check for your possessions.
Urgh...my head is pounding, but that's it. My spear's here, and the sack's on a drawer.

It seems I'm in a Dale's room in the tavern...

2/4 Tavern 2014/06/08(Sun)06:14 No. 577713 ID: 189a54
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>>Call out when you are done.
>"Hel--oh, damn..."
Oh man, my head...looks like he heard, though...

>"You look nice in a headband, you know."

3/4 Tavern 2014/06/08(Sun)06:18 No. 577714 ID: 189a54
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>"You...the hell..."

>"Oh, don't be mad. It was a little misunderstanding, is all."

>"Misunder-- you don't...you don't crack skulls for..."

>"Uff, my father was right. Humans bear grudges over every little thing."

4/4 Tavern 2014/06/08(Sun)06:21 No. 577715 ID: 189a54
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He's opened up the sack...
>"If you could please just put the past in the past, this could go a lot smoother."

>"What--"

>"Now then! My name's Dallum, but you can call me Dal."
He glances at the sack in his hands.
>"Pick a color, red, blue, green or yellow!"

>>577715
Blue

Crimson red!

Blue seems nice. Maybe say something like "Don't call me a liar in the future." I don't feel like we can just let it away with nothing given.

blue. and add "it's only a grudge if it lasts more then a day. my head hurts right now, and i am upset about it."

1/2 Tavern 2014/06/08(Sun)09:49 No. 577725 ID: 189a54
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>>Blue seems nice. Maybe say something like "Don't call me a liar in the future." I don't feel like we can just let it away with nothing given.
>"Blue, but don't--"

*ZZT*
Augh!

2/2 Tavern 2014/06/08(Sun)10:02 No. 577729 ID: 189a54
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Damn, my head! Not even a warning--!

>"Wow, this really is some headache you have."

>"You...you think?!"

>"I was hoping you'd pick blue, I think it's one of my best spheres. Not only that, but it really helps seal the deal. Now that we're Bonded, I'm all yours...and you're all mine."

His smile's making me uneasy...what is he on about?

You sure he's a he? I think I see tits, there.

>Now that we're Bonded, I'm all yours...and you're all mine.
Elaborate.

Did you just get married?
Also what is the difference between humans and dales?

1/4 Tavern 2014/06/08(Sun)13:12 No. 577763 ID: 189a54
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>>You sure he's a he? I think I see tits, there.
>"It's just how my shirt folds sometimes! Honestly, you're as bad as my father!"

>>Also what is the difference between humans and dales?
>"Dales don't think up rude questions about the person they just Bonded with!"


Wait...

2/4 Tavern 2014/06/08(Sun)13:35 No. 577766 ID: 189a54
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>"You...heard that?"

>"Of course I did, did I not just Bond with you seconds ago?"

>>Elaborate.

>"Uff, I forgot that humans know nothing about magic...alright, I'll try to describe it in ways you can grasp. All I did was use my orb to do a little Bond spell."

>"Little? You almost split my head--"

>"Be lucky you didn't ask for red, then! Anyway, Bond links the two of us. You're in my head and I'm in yours, sharing feelings and when we're close sharing thoughts."

>>Did you just get married?
>"Eheh, that's one way to think of it, isn't it?"

>"Why the hell would you do that?"

>"Well, you did ask for it! You should thank me, just think of how hard it'd be for me to back out of this deal now!"

What deal--

3/4 Tavern 2014/06/08(Sun)13:37 No. 577767 ID: 189a54
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>"Sir, sir! The wagon's going to leave without you, hurry!"

What?!
>Oops.

4/4 Tavern 2014/06/08(Sun)13:41 No. 577769 ID: 189a54
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This is not what I need to be doing with this headache...!
>Stop complaining, you're the bigger one--
And you're the bastard that delayed me!

The driver's got three months, the two passengers inside have three and two! Should we go for it?

>>577769
Yes! It seems like you've already achieved your goal but we still don't know why. From the sound of it though, this Dale is a survivor because he's Bound to you. What's his name anyway?

I bet the blue orb was a one-use thing and the only one we had, wasn't it? What do the other colors do?

Get on the wagon and ask your... mate if he too can see the time people have left.

Or do you even need to ask since he can read your thoughts?

Well, time to get on the wagon. The Dale is free to accompany you.

...you haven't answered the question. Why did you set up this bond, in the first place? What is the deal you spoke of?

>>577775
Not just his thoughts, but our statements, too, if I'm understanding this right.
Kid, Dale, person guy... What is your name? Or at least an alias (Dale works as an alias, it's a Human name)? I'm guessing the bond would let you see things the way Host does, now, but what about before?

Host, you've got another survivor (and apparently a mate?), I don't see much reason to stick around unless Dale has some reason to want to (You are bonded, I'd imagine separation would be harmful). Even if they all die before you reach your destination, you can always keep the wagon as your own. Although, the cattle used to pull it seem to have a life-limit as well, so I suppose there's a problem in that.

Oi! Dale kid, since yer the Dale, mind explaining how you guys differ from humans?

1/3 Tavern 2014/06/08(Sun)17:59 No. 577828 ID: 189a54
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Made it!
Uff, that was close!

Dallum joins the Survivors

2/3 Tavern 2014/06/08(Sun)18:25 No. 577837 ID: 189a54
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Uff, questions questions questions. What do you all need to know now?

>>What's his name anyway?
My name's Dallum, Dal for short.

>>I bet the blue orb was a one-use thing and the only one we had, wasn't it? What do the other colors do?
The blue orb will work for a while yet. I think.

You think?

Anyway, the other orbs are my own personal Bond variants! I'll be honest, I haven't tested their effects much...just be happy you chose blue, eh?

>>ask your... mate if he too can see the time people have left.
Heh heh, your voices think we should be mates too.

Can you, though?

Can I see what? Like their time left alive? I don't think so...

>>Oi! Dale kid, since yer the Dale, mind explaining how you guys differ from humans?
Oh, sure! First off, we're much better looking. We're a much more attractive size, unbelievably richer, and--

They're shorter, they've got pointy ears, and unlike humans they can't use magic without help from some sort of channeler, like those orbs.

Hmph. Anyway, if that's all the--

>>...you haven't answered the question. Why did you set up this bond, in the first place? What is the deal you spoke of?
Oh, that. Nothing really, just myfathersellingmeaspartofthehuman'sdealinordertogetridofme is all. My father always believed in customer insurance, so he told me to Bond with tall guy here to make sure I didn't try and run off.

Hey, kid, your dad has two months.

How long has it been since you've seen someone with more than a few months left, or was your brother the only one?

3/3 Tavern 2014/06/08(Sun)18:33 No. 577842 ID: 189a54
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Part of the things he gave me, like property? You're supposed to be my slave?

Eh, slave and master is a bit too kinky for me. Could we say we're partners instead?

...

Don't look at me like that, you brought it up!

...Anyway...any more questions?

Host Dal, your names even ship the two of you together :3
But jokery aside, I'm getting the impression 'Survivors' have some sort of power to them.
Host here, is Host to the Dead-he can see how long before someone's time is up. Kiiiinda morbid about it I think.
Dallum on the other hand...Has his bond variants. Which I'm guessing are a thing he and only he can make, possibly with all kinds of cool powers to them! Buuut we'd need to experiment, but I dunno if I wanna see him experience that sort of thing first-hand.

>Anyway...any more questions?
...why did you attack me, then? Anger at your father's plan?

Any good ideas for finding out more about this 'sea' disaster we're always fleeing, or even trying to do something about it?

>>577837
>Heh heh, your voices think we should be mates too.
Well, you said you were married, so that's what we naturally assumed.
>Oh, that. Nothing really, just myfathersellingmeaspartofthehuman'sdealinordertogetridofme is all. My father always believed in customer insurance, so he told me to Bond with tall guy here to make sure I didn't try and run off.
So, wait, your father wanted to get rid of you, but he also wanted you to not just run off? I'm confused. Did he want you to leave him, but to also actually leave with somebody? Well, Host here can tell you're a survivor, just like he is, so even without the bond he'd probably be interested in bringing you along. The real question is, are you comfortable tagging along?
>"Be lucky you didn't ask for red, then! Anyway, Bond links the two of us. You're in my head and I'm in yours, sharing feelings and when we're close sharing thoughts."
>Anyway, the other orbs are my own personal Bond variants! I'll be honest, I haven't tested their effects much...just be happy you chose blue, eh?
Then, you have tested blue and found it to be mostly harmless, but you're guessing that red would be a harmful sort of bond?
>"Wow, this really is some headache you have."
Specifically, Blue seems to "refresh" the conditions of the partners, causing you and whoever you bond with to feel the pain present? Red, I'm guessing, would place any of your conditions onto the partner, Green or yellow the opposite, but then there's the matter of the last color.
Even with my outward way of thinking, I cannot come up with an idea of what the fourth effect may be. Can any of you inward thinkers come up with four effects? Even if they aren't the same as my ideas; we're just working theories here.

Ok, so you can hear us. *ahem.*

DAL. YOU'RE NUTS. YOU'RE RECKLESSLY AND OFFENSIVELY HASTY. COOL IT.

Time for a honeymoon. I suggest horseback riding on the beach.

>>577931
Shirtless.

1/3 Tavern 2014/06/09(Mon)20:11 No. 577949 ID: 189a54
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>>DAL. YOU'RE NUTS. YOU'RE RECKLESSLY AND OFFENSIVELY HASTY. COOL IT.
Wow, that's loud! Take your own advice, why don't you?!

>>...why did you attack me, then? Anger at your father's plan?
No, I didn't actually know of the plan at the time...when the senile man woke me up he said that the human had stolen my orbs, not that he had given them to him. He didn't remember the deal he had just made until some time while big-guy was knocked out, the crazy old codge.

>>Hey, kid, your dad has two months.
Pff, that's some of the nicest news I've heard today.

2/3 Tavern 2014/06/09(Mon)20:20 No. 577950 ID: 189a54
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>>So, wait, your father wanted to get rid of you, but he also wanted you to not just run off? I'm confused. Did he want you to leave him, but to also actually leave with somebody?
That's right...it can be a little boring to get into, blah blah family tradition regarding disgraces to the family lineage and all that.

>>Well, Host here can tell you're a survivor, just like he is, so even without the bond he'd probably be interested in bringing you along. The real question is, are you comfortable tagging along?
Sure I am! I've always wanted to get out of that stuffy trade stop and see places. And I can definitely think of worse things than to be Bonded with a guy like bandanna-man here.

Thanks...?

3/3 Tavern 2014/06/09(Mon)20:34 No. 577951 ID: 189a54
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The sun's setting. Today was longer than expected, but at the end of it we're moving again, and that's all that matters.

>>Time for a honeymoon. I suggest horseback riding on the beach.
>>Shirtless.
Oooooh, a few of your voices have some sense to them! Which way to the nearest beach?

The opposite direction that this wagon's going in.

Uff, I wonder what it would take to have the driver turn around...

>>Any good ideas for finding out more about this 'sea' disaster we're always fleeing, or even trying to do something about it?
I've still got nothing...I'm almost certain the refugees I landed with were the first ones to survive the Sea washing over their town, so there's no people we can learn about it from, and to try and turn back to study it first-hand would most likely be suicide.

>>How long has it been since you've seen someone with more than a few months left, or was your brother the only one?
My brother was the only one...after that the Sea was always close behind, and the end times of the people around me reflected that.

Damn, it's getting hard to keep my eyes open...is there anything else, or can I get some sleep?

eh, we can always ask tomorrow, see you in the morning.

Well, what did he mean by "remorse"?

>>577953
That's the only question I can think of, myself. Once you get that answered you can get your sleep.

No funny business, now, Dal, you are on a public wagon.

1/3 Tavern 2014/06/10(Tue)06:02 No. 577998 ID: 189a54
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>>Well, what did he mean by "remorse"?
Oh, that's just a little Dale insult we use sometimes. Don't repeat it, though.

Alright--

No, really. Really, never say it.

Okay...

>>see you in the morning.
>>No funny business, now, Dal, you are on a public wagon.
Uff, fine...good night, you bunch of spoilsports.

2/3 Tavern 2014/06/10(Tue)06:05 No. 578000 ID: 189a54
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*Thunk*
*Thunk*

The hell...!

3/3 Tavern 2014/06/10(Tue)06:10 No. 578001 ID: 189a54
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Damn it, bandits!

>"You 'wake yet? That little brat with the sword's not gonna stop being a nuisance 'till you show up..."

Dallum?

...no response, we must be too far away. We're on our own with this one.

How long does the bandit above you have?

If you can spring into action and disable your opponent (sweep him feet out from under him, for a start?) that would be cool.

>>578007
Given that we can actually see him, I think the bandit's another survivor. Which is odd, two survivors in two days, gonna need Dallum to bond with the bandit too, if possible. Probably with red or something.

If the world is this screwed up and it's just the one person we might be able to just say, "Knock it off and get in you fool," and convince them to join up. They'd have to be pretty desperate to attack by themself, although it could be that they've got hidden backup and they're visible to lead us into an ambush.

As far as learning more about this sea goes, you're surprisingly unimaginative about possible sources of information: Are there no universities, libraries, oracles, magic scrying pools, notable sages, geological survey institutions or anything like that which may already have a clue or the talent, knowledge and resources to try to figure it out?

>>578018
Letting your husband bond with other people? What are you, a Mormon?

1/2 Tavern 2014/06/10(Tue)16:01 No. 578087 ID: 189a54
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>>How long does the bandit above you have?
>>Given that we can actually see him, I think the bandit's another survivor.
I can't see his end time, but this one's a dead man all the same. Those things on his side and face, they mark him as much as looking like a specter would.

>"Helloooooo? I'm not headin' back over there empty-handed to get kicked again, wake up you bastard..."

A dead man with no end time...he could go at any moment. The Sea doesn't have to be what kills him.

2/2 Tavern 2014/06/10(Tue)16:05 No. 578089 ID: 189a54
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>"Hellooo--oh, Nix!"
Really, he should be grateful.

>> They'd have to be pretty desperate to attack by themself, although it could be that they've got hidden backup and they're visible to lead us into an ambush.
There are others by the overturned wagon that I can see, most likely holding Dallum and the passengers. Should I finish this one first or move for the main group?

>>578089
Finish him quick so that he can't yell to alert the main group.

I expect those markings are his death wounds. So replicate them.

Yeah, they're the one you know has seen you so kill them first, if we're lucky the others are too busy/distracted to notice us and if we take them down quick we'll have surprise on them after. If we don't take this guy down quick they'll shout a warning or ambush us.

1/2 Tavern 2014/06/10(Tue)18:34 No. 578102 ID: 189a54
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>> If we don't take this guy down quick they'll shout a warning or ambush us.
>>I expect those markings are his death wounds. So replicate them.

*Shnk*
>"Ah--"
*CRNCH*
Done.

2/2 Tavern 2014/06/10(Tue)18:41 No. 578103 ID: 189a54
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There's three of them over there, in front of Dal and the passengers. They're shouting a lot, but I'm not sure if they've spotted me or if they're yelling at their new hostages.

Should I take them head-on, or hope they haven't noticed me and wrap around the wagon?

head on, when you get in range send thought to dal to attack from behind while they are all looking at you.

Head on. Dal can join the fight if you distract them well enough.

Wipe the blood off your spear so you don't leave a trail. Also, I'd go with stealth, whether that means wrapping around or just coming in low.

Wrap around the wagon.

Can you throw your spear with any accuracy?

1/7 Tavern 2014/06/11(Wed)05:38 No. 578149 ID: 189a54
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>>head on, when you get in range send thought to dal to attack from behind while they are all looking at you.
>>I'd go with stealth, whether that means wrapping around or just coming in low.
Their attention's elsewhere, the element of surprise is still ours. Dal's been busy, looks like--

You're alive! Never scare me like that, you damned remorse!

>"Come on, give that shiny blade back you runt..."

>"We have your tall friend you little bastard, yield already!"

2/7 Tavern 2014/06/11(Wed)05:41 No. 578150 ID: 189a54
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>"For the last time, Dale, just drop that fancy sword of yours and you lot won't have to be hurt."

>"Up yours!"

>>Can you throw your spear with any accuracy?

3/7 Tavern 2014/06/11(Wed)05:42 No. 578151 ID: 189a54
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>"Look--"
*GSHK*
Yes.

4/7 Tavern 2014/06/11(Wed)05:44 No. 578152 ID: 189a54
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That's one down--
>"AA--"
*SHNK*
Two!

Just have to slot their leader, then.

5/7 Tavern 2014/06/11(Wed)05:46 No. 578153 ID: 189a54
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The bastard's panicking, but he still blocked--I'm glad we didn't have to strike with these guys on guard.

>"Wait! Wait, spare me!"

6/7 Tavern 2014/06/11(Wed)05:48 No. 578154 ID: 189a54
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>"My lieutenant, he'll--UNGH!"

Damn, he works fast.

Thank you!

7/7 Tavern 2014/06/11(Wed)05:55 No. 578156 ID: 189a54
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Could you have spent a little longer doing nothing?! I thought they'd killed you!

Sorry.

Uff, now we have this mess to deal with...

I'm not sure how long that took, but it looks like they're all dead or dying now.

Now we have an overturned wagon, both of the wagon pullers dead, and one of the passengers is going hysterical. What the hell do we do now...?

Welp, if only one of the passengers is going hysterical, get the others to help you flip the wagon right side up, if possible. By "wagon pullers" do you mean like oxen or something, or what? Can people switch off pulling the wagon themselves?

Oh also: loot, loot, loot the bandiiits!

Wow, he's cute AND can handle himself in a melee. I think you won the random stranger mating ritual lottery. But, uh, adoration aside, pretty much what >>578157 and >>578158 said.

>>578157
Host can only see spectral orbs, remember? Dale, what kind of critters are they, if you can recognize them?

But yeah, get the wagon flipped back over, and ask the other passengers to escort the hysterical one into the wagon. He's the one with two months left, right? Either way, his time didn't change, did it? If water is easy enough to come by, splash his face with some once you get everybody into the wagon.

Once everybody's as calmed down as you can get them, suggest that without the cart pullers, you'll have to take turns pulling the wagon yourselves. Make sure you offer yourself as one of the first two to do the pulling.
>>578149
>Dal's been busy, looks like--
Well, so much for playing the hero and getting his "favor." Well, there's always the future. I want to know the deal with that sword, Dallum, but I suppose now's not the time for that.

Huh. I almost feel bad about killing these guys, since they were making an effort to take you guys alive, and asked for mercy.

Still, kind of hard to argue with fate, and they had killed already.

>what do
Calm hysterical person, or get others to do it. Then see about organizing a group effort to right the wagon.

1/6 Tavern 2014/06/11(Wed)17:51 No. 578240 ID: 189a54
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>>Wow, he's cute AND can handle himself in a melee. I think you won the random stranger mating ritual lottery.
Eheh, you're flattering me!

>>get the wagon flipped back over
The wagon driver and I are on it. It's not as heavy as I expected, but it's still definitely not an easy thing to pull...

>>By "wagon pullers" do you mean like oxen or something, or what? Can people switch off pulling the wagon themselves?
>>Dale, what kind of critters are they, if you can recognize them?
They were some type of big horses, I think. I bet big-guy here could pull the wagon in their place with some help, it'll be slow but it can be done.

>>Oh also: loot, loot, loot the bandiiits!
Their uniforms are kinda gory, but their weapons seem fine. We'll stow them in the wagon, I guess?

Only the dead and the survivors do not have end times? Hmmm. Ask Dal how close he has been to the sea. There's a chance that you became a survivor after it failed to kill you.(I.e. your time is already *up* just like those bandits; just from a different cause of death)

2/6 Tavern 2014/06/11(Wed)18:01 No. 578244 ID: 189a54
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>> ask the other passengers to escort the hysterical one into the wagon. He's the one with two months left, right? Either way, his time didn't change, did it?
You mean she, right?
She? Er, she's in the back with the other passenger now, from the sounds of things she's still sounding crazy. Her end time hasn't changed.

>>suggest that without the cart pullers, you'll have to take turns pulling the wagon yourselves. Make sure you offer yourself as one of the first two to do the pulling.
Alright.

>"Without the pullers we'll need someone pulling this thing."

>"Yeah...we'll need someone...."

>"I'll help. Will you?"

>"Uhhhh...well, this wagon won't steer itself, and you two seem like pretty tough people, so...."

Damn it.

3/6 Tavern 2014/06/11(Wed)18:07 No. 578246 ID: 189a54
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Uff, this is not something that a person of my size should be doing!

It's no harder than cutting a man's head clear off...that's not exactly like cutting through bread, you know.

The difference is that's not prolonged for hours! And I don't have to do it knowing that a much better person for the job is just sitting on his ass inches behind me!

>>Only the dead and the survivors do not have end times? Hmmm. Ask Dal how close he has been to the sea.
That's a good question.

4/6 Tavern 2014/06/11(Wed)18:13 No. 578248 ID: 189a54
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Uff, this way's not much better...anyway, that's a nice question, but I don't have much of an answer. I hadn't heard of this Sea thing until big-guy and the refugees came to the port.

>>I want to know the deal with that sword, Dallum, but I suppose now's not the time for that.
It damn well isn't, with me going through the ten steppes of Wastes for no good reason!

Maybe if you weren't trying to carry both the sack and that sword at your waist while trying to pull it wouldn't be so hard...

What's that supposed to mean? I don't have enough of a waist to carry my things?! What if I said you didn't have enough of a back to have that spear with you?

5/6 Tavern 2014/06/11(Wed)18:15 No. 578250 ID: 189a54
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Damn it, a hill!

6/6 Tavern 2014/06/11(Wed)18:19 No. 578252 ID: 189a54
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Oh, hell, people on the hill.

>"People at the wagon, halt! My name is Lieutenant Direkor of the Night Wings Organization! You have killed my men, and for that you are under arrest!"

>"Drop all weapons and move from the wagon or be shot where you stand, you bastards!"

can you carry someone? carry someone with time left and charge up the hill using them as a shield. fate will let you kick their ass.

Well shit. We umm, never did give them a chance to say anything.
Our two options are to do what they say(which is actually probably the best choice); or since we are on a hill with a cart, push back a little, let it roll down with you, and try to ride it out far enough for you to prep for battle.

>>578252
Since when do bandits arrest people? Who are these guys?

You know, I kindof want to see what happens if you surrender. They're about to die, but what kills them if you don't...?

>>578256
Look at their wounds. They're double-punctures. The spear only punctures once, and the sword is for slashing, not stabbing. It looks like they end up being hit by claws of some sort, question is, wild animals or metal weapons? At the very LEAST, it seems that you'll be gutting them with your own fingers, so heed the instructions and drop the weapons. Maybe push the limited down the hill to safety, while you're at it.

>>578256
They never said they were bandits. They never mentioned taking anything of ours or the limited's. They also never tried to kill anyone even after Dal killed many of their companions. The MC just assumed they were bandits and we ran with it.>>578001

>>578266
Well I guess we're police murderers.

Now EVERYONE will want our invisible time to get shorter.

1/3 Tavern 2014/06/12(Thu)04:35 No. 578313 ID: 189a54
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>>Look at their wounds. They're double-punctures.
You refer to the black things in each mark? I'm not sure what those are, but they're not part of the wounds. It's hard to express...the wounds themselves are open, and it looks like any weapon could make them if worked the right way.

>"Give the Lieutenant a reason you bastards, you'll be full of bolts in a second!"

>"Kramer, please. People at the wagon, what is your choice?"

>>I kindof want to see what happens if you surrender.
>>heed the instructions and drop the weapons.
Damn it, this is bad.
Uff, I don't like this...

>"Good. Johannes, the blindfolds."

>"Mmh."

2/3 Tavern 2014/06/12(Thu)04:47 No. 578314 ID: 189a54
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Damn, in the dark again. I'm not sure what direction we're walking now, we've gone over several hills so far. From the sound of things the other passengers and the driver are close behind, and the woman's still panicking.

>>Who are these guys?
>>They never said they were bandits. They never mentioned taking anything of ours or the limited's. They also never tried to kill anyone even after Dal killed many of their companions. The MC just assumed they were bandits and we ran with it.
>>Well I guess we're police murderers.
No, these people are definitely criminals.

>>Since when do bandits arrest people?
When they think they have justice on their side...

>"The blinds again, Johannes."

>"Mmh."

3/3 Tavern 2014/06/12(Thu)04:54 No. 578315 ID: 189a54
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We've been taken by rebels.

>"Take a good look at this fort, bastards. You'll be hanging from the front of it in a month or two!"

>"Oh Yenth, please no!!"

>"Stay calm ma'am, you had no part in this. You'll be fine..."

Oh dear.

Don't panic, don't panic...damn it, we need a plan to get out of here fast and I'm drawing a blank...

>>578315
...why not join them? We could easily make the case that we'd be a good fit, considering how we destroyed an entire squad of their men, even after having been caught unconscious by them in our case.

I expected them to get mauled by wild beasts or something. Well, crap. How long does it take for walking corpses to die, generally?

Wait, a month or two? And did I see survivors amongst the rebels?

I think we need a bit more information. How about you engage the lieutenant in conversation? Explain that only you and Dallum were involved in killing his men, and that you thought they were common bandits. Meanwhile, see how many people are escorting you, how restrictive your bindings are, and how attentive the soldiers with crossbows are.

>>578351
>And did I see survivors amongst the rebels?
Every rebel I saw had at least one wound >>578252
Although killing the archer from that wound point would require a pretty deep stab upwards, I think, although bleeding to death is a possibility.
> Explain that only you and Dallum were involved in killing his men
>"Stay calm ma'am, you had no part in this. You'll be fine..."
The bandits already know this. What's more, there are limiteds amongst the bandits, this means you won't be responsible for killing all of them, which probably means you won't be the one doing the killing to start with.
What you should ask if you'll even be granted a proper trial, after all, even if they are a separate faction than most of the land, they still seem to be lawful.
> Meanwhile, see how many people are escorting you, how restrictive your bindings are, and how attentive the soldiers with crossbows are.
Dallum, Host and ourselves cannot see all of them, can you check this for us? Also, if your bindings are not too restrictive, do you still have your orbs with you? Host implied that Dale can use all sorts of magic as long as they have catalysts, and knowing what your options are in that field will definitely help.

>>578355
I see rebels without wounds here, in the back >>578313

>>578357
Too far to really see, the wounds in this case are smaller pierced wounds, rather than large slashed wounds. ...This does suggest that whatever causes it entirely stabs, whereas Host and Dallum both use slashing techniques.

1/5 Tavern 2014/06/13(Fri)09:19 No. 578447 ID: 189a54
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>>Well, crap. How long does it take for walking corpses to die, generally?
It's difficult to generalize, since their ends cannot be Seen. It depends on the situation,things like whether they're in any immediate danger or the Sea is coming and--
>"Move on, bastard!"

>>see how many people are escorting you, how restrictive your bindings are, and how attentive the soldiers with crossbows are.
>>Dallum, Host and ourselves cannot see all of them, can you check this for us?
Uff, these cuffs are metal and they are uncomfortable as hell. There are four guys armed and one man in some sort of priest's outfit, and eight others on that hill with crossbows. If they're holding bck that far they probably are sure they can hit from there...that scares me.

I can see all of them as corpses except for the priest Dal mentioned. He has four months.

>>do you still have your orbs with you? Host implied that Dale can use all sorts of magic as long as they have catalysts, and knowing what your options are in that field will definitely help.
Eheh, they took my sack but I still have a trick or two on me. I've still got what I need to Phase and Rip just fine.

Looks like we're almost there...they've moved the passengers and driver up ahead with one escort. I'm guessing they'll be placed somewhere different than us.

2/5 Tavern 2014/06/13(Fri)09:24 No. 578448 ID: 189a54
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>>I think we need a bit more information. How about you engage the lieutenant in conversation?
>>...why not join them? We could easily make the case that we'd be a good fit, considering how we destroyed an entire squad of their men, even after having been caught unconscious by them in our case.

>"Wait..."

>"What is it?"

>"We could fight for you."

>"Oh, please. You ruin the little honor you had, trying to be a turncoat at the first chance you get."

>>What you should ask if you'll even be granted a proper trial, after all, even if they are a separate faction than most of the land, they still seem to be lawful.

>"Will we at least get a trial--"

3/5 Tavern 2014/06/13(Fri)09:29 No. 578449 ID: 189a54
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>"Look, stranger. If you had stolen some rations, you would get a trial. If you had defiled part of the fort's wall, you would get a trial. You have slaughtered some of my finest men at one of the most crucial intervals of our entire mission. There will be no trial for you. The only reason you're not being strung up this moment is because I don't have any time to take from training the few fighters we have left on execution ceremonies right now. Johannes, the gates please."

>"Mmh."

4/5 Tavern 2014/06/13(Fri)09:33 No. 578450 ID: 189a54
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The gates are opened at the big one's call by what appear to be twins.
>"New prisoners, sir? Conscripts, or--"
>"Criminals, sir?"

>"A bit of both. Max, take these three to the main prison area. Marel, grab some men and hold this little one in the barracks."

Damn! Big-guy, keep focused and I'll--

Damn, he's gone out of range.

>"This tall one will be kept in the empty room by the gatehouse for now. We'll have to deal with him later."

5/5 Tavern 2014/06/13(Fri)09:42 No. 578451 ID: 189a54
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Looks like I'll only get this rug for company. And the two guards by the window, but I don't think they'll be as good for conversation.

I'm feeling...odd. Like I'm feeling worried, but only in the back of my consciousness. Something to do with Dallum's Bond?

Bah, it doesn't matter what it is now, though. We have to think of a way out. If we lose two months' time then we'll lose the advantage we had over the sea, and it will be hell to try and get that back safely.

>>578451
They're about to lose a lot of men to whatever military action they're planning. I think we need to talk to the priest and explain how you can see when people will die. He will live longer than the others so after they die he can vouch for you. With an ability like that the rebels will not simply keep you prisoner.

Roll that rug up and see if there is anything interesting under it.
Then go over to the window and ask the two guards what the hell are they doing in this fort in the middle of nowhere while 'the sea' is fast approaching.

Well, you were right. These guys claim to have law, but they don't. With law, even when you know a person is guilty, you still host a trial, at the very least because you know how it will turn out.

Dallum mentioned he can Phase and Rip, I'm not entirely sure what those spells will be specifically, but their names do imply a generic sense of their function.
>I'm feeling...odd. Like I'm feeling worried, but only in the back of my consciousness. Something to do with Dallum's Bond?
I warned you, Host, separation from your bondmate is a bad idea. Even if the bond itself doesn't directly effect your conscience like this, the fact that you felt bonded will, as though you've lost somebody who you've known so well they've become a literal part of you.

How dry is the carpet? If there's nothing of note underneath it, or elsewhere in the room, I'm inclined to fold it up, prop it by the door and set it on fire. A fire makes an excellent distraction for escaping.

Tavern 2014/06/13(Fri)17:23 No. 578527 ID: 189a54
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>>Roll that rug up and see if there is anything interesting under it.
That thing was heavier than I thought. Nothing was underneath, either.

>>If there's nothing of note underneath it, or elsewhere in the room, I'm inclined to fold it up, prop it by the door and set it on fire. A fire makes an excellent distraction for escaping.
That'd be a good plan, if I had something to start fire with. I...damn, this is annoying.

That weird feeling's gotten worse...it's changing, now, switching from fear to anger to worry and then right back, all too distant to really focus on what's causing it. Nothing's hurting from it, but it's distracting as hell.

>>I warned you, Host, separation from your bondmate is a bad idea. Even if the bond itself doesn't directly effect your conscience like this, the fact that you felt bonded will, as though you've lost somebody who you've known so well they've become a literal part of you.
If this is how separation feels after being Bonded for two days, I don't want to see how it'd feel for longer. Getting Dal nearby may need to be of higher priority before trying to plan an escape...

>"Hey, put that rug back! I worked hard on that!"

One of the guards noticed me moving the rug, looks like.

>>ask the two guards what the hell are they doing in this fort in the middle of nowhere while 'the sea' is fast approaching.

>"What are you doing out here?"

>"What? I don't think I should tell a murderer that!"

>"You know the Sea's coming. You've taken other wagons from the port, you have to know."

>"Of course we do, what do you think we're--"

>"Celeste!"

>"Oh, sorry Kramer. Uh, shut up in there, murderer!"

>> I think we need to talk to the priest and explain how you can see when people will die.

>"Let me talk to the priest."

>"Pff, wanting to confess now that there's no way for you to run away, bastard? Fine, I'll find him. Celeste, don't say anything to him!"

This Celeste doesn't seem like the best secret-keeper. I bet we could get something out of her while we wait.

>>578527
Say something like "You know you're all just going to die anyway when the Sea gets here" and "why do you call me a murderer when I was just defending the wagon?"

>>578534
ix-nay on the first one, yo. Dont push the point he was just told to hush over.

>>578534
>>578536
Start moving the carpet back while you mention having just been defending the wagon. Don't try to make it sound like an excuse or a plea or anything, you did still technically kill the guys who were asking for mercy, but all the same you did wake up with a headache (don't mention it was from Dallum's assault) away from the wagon, only seeing them seemingly holding the rest hostages.
Actually, if he actually asks, you can say that second part, but otherwise keep it in your head.

...Jeez, Host, I thought that you just had a look of surprise before but it seems that there's an actual aura being made by the separated bond. If, and only if somebody phsyical (ie not us) can see it, mention it's because you're away from Dallum. Otherwise, maybe say you wish to be beside your husband or something. If they go asking Dallum about that, he'd at least understand (or totally misunderstand and think you're an even stronger believer than before). If they bring him near enough, go ahead and let him know about the bond's effects.

1/2 Tavern 2014/06/14(Sat)06:51 No. 578573 ID: 189a54
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>>Start moving the carpet back while you mention having just been defending the wagon.
Man, this is heavy.
>"I was just defending the wagon."

>"From Urich and his bunch? I mean, they were a little rude but they wouldn't hurt anyone the lieutenant wanted as conscripts."

>"Sorry, I didn't notice how careful they were being with us when they flipped our wagon and tried to hold us hostage."

>"Damn it Celeste, get out of that window!"

Sounds like he's back already. Not a second too soon, this is getting very annoying.

>>...Jeez, Host, I thought that you just had a look of surprise before but it seems that there's an actual aura being made by the separated bond.
Damn, there's something you can see? We just have to hope they can't see it too, I guess.

2/2 Tavern 2014/06/14(Sat)07:06 No. 578576 ID: 189a54
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The priest has come up to the window. It doesn't look like any of them have noticed the aura--hopefully it's something only you can see.
>"Hello, son. I am, ah, the Holy Mastiff of this fort, Ramos Kane. This man said you wanted to speak with me?"

>"Er...."

>>maybe say you wish to be beside your husband or something. If they go asking Dallum about that, he'd at least understand (or totally misunderstand and think you're an even stronger believer than before).
Oh, geeze.

>"Uh, Mastiff...the Dale your lot is keeping."

>"Yes?"

>"Can I be held closer to him? He's...he's my husband."
If they tell that little bastard I said this he'll never let me live it down...

>"You sick bastard, how--"

>"Kramer, please. I'll, ah, do what I can. But it would be, ah, difficult without some help from you."

>"What would you need from me?"

>"Well. Ah, for any trust to exist between someone like you and the lieutenant, more information is key, you see. If you could tell me more of who you are, where you came from, and how much of this, ah, this 'sea' you know, moving you closer to your...companion...would be much easier."

Of course they'd want something from me. I should probably hold some of what I know as a bargaining chip, though, but what?

>>578576
The only information that would be useful as a bargaining chip is the time of death of everyone here. They don't know there's no way to prevent the death from occurring, but you don't have to tell them that. They can think by telling them you're giving them a chance to survive.

>>578584
"Well, I don't know much directly about the sea but I do have foresight about the possible time of death of people. It tells me how long it is before a person may die and this has told me everything I've needed to know about how close I should get to the sea. Hint: Stay away unless you're bored of life. If the people here think they could use such information about their potential imminent demise I might be persuaded to provide it."

>>578584
That does bring up a point. Dallum suggested humans don't know anything about magic, but you certainly seemed to accept the potential of magic. Do you think that your Limit-Sight might be related to magic? Are humans even able to use it themselves?

You could claim that you had some spell cast upon you that makes you only see when a person is going to die within just a few days due to their chosen course of action, on the other hand, that's really the only secret you've even got.

>>578576
might as well tell them a little bit.
Also, did the bond feelings change at all as you've moved around the room? perhaps you can figure out Dallum's general location.

>>577270
>The only product of my efforts was me being banished or locked in a prison when the Sea washed over the area.
>When the crimson waves came toward a city or town
>>577456
>mere luck put me unconscious and out if the way when it hit. I woke up with my cell door ajar and no living being nearby.
>Bodies. Mangled, mutilated bodies, lining the streets and filling the buildings...I think the people I arrived with were the first to survive the Sea washing over their town besides myself.
Looking back at the answers you've given, there actually is some information you can give them. Namely, that the Crimson Sea won't kill the unconscious. If they tranquilize themselves before it hits, they'll survive it.

1/4 Tavern 2014/06/15(Sun)09:16 No. 578688 ID: 189a54
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>>might as well tell them a little bit.
>>The only information that would be useful as a bargaining chip is the time of death of everyone here. They don't know there's no way to prevent the death from occurring, but you don't have to tell them that.
Oh, that is good.

>"I don't know much about the Sea itself, but I do know something else."

>"Yes, son?"

>"I have Sights, Mastiff. I can See how long each and every one of you have left--it's how I've kept ahead of the Sea this long."

>"Sights? Humans haven't had those for--"

>"Well I have, and if you have four months to wait you'll see that I'm telling the truth."

>"Ah...no, that is fine. But you could use this to find how close this, ah, 'sea' is to us?"

>"I could do better. I could find how close it is, and I could show you how to avoid what I am Seeing."

>"Really? And how--"

>"My...my husband first, then I'll tell you the rest."

Even though he looks featureless to me, how ecstatic he is is clear.
>"Yes, of course! Celeste, go tell the lieutenant to get this man's, ah, companion, to the front of the barracks. Come son, if you are telling the truth you may have redeemed both the Dale's and your souls!"

2/4 Tavern 2014/06/15(Sun)09:31 No. 578689 ID: 189a54
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This fort is actually quite small, both in garrison and fortifications. Counting the eight that stayed outside and the lot I see here, and guessing there's a few in the barracks, there can't be more than twenty-odd rebels here. What they would possibly want to try against the Sea is beyond me...

>>Dallum suggested humans don't know anything about magic, but you certainly seemed to accept the potential of magic. Do you think that your Limit-Sight might be related to magic? Are humans even able to use it themselves?
Dallum was mostly right. Magic use among humans is rare--we're almost all able to use it with training, but people's opinions on it keep us from actually trying to learn. I'm not quite as terrified of things that can't be fully explained as most people, so I've learned a bit about it while I've been traveling. I'm not sure if Sights are magic-based, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was somehow.

>>Also, did the bond feelings change at all as you've moved around the room? perhaps you can figure out Dallum's general location.
They seemed to become duller some time when I was talking to the Holy Mastiff...I hardly feel them now.

>"In there you bastard, don't be slow."

3/4 Tavern 2014/06/15(Sun)09:35 No. 578691 ID: 189a54
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Dallum, can you--!!

>"Damn it lieutenant, I said wait until I got information!"

4/4 Tavern 2014/06/15(Sun)09:38 No. 578692 ID: 189a54
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>"Dal!"

>"Eheh, hello 'hubby'...th-they found my extra tricks..."

>>578692
Jeez, Dallum, just what happened? And... What the hell, are those panties? No, no, not the time. Things are serious and we need to stay serious, at least on the mental wavelengths.

Host, crack a smile, or show some glee or as close as you can get. Maybe some barely noticable since you've seemed to keep a mostly calm face in things. Dallum, first of all: The bond has been wreaking havoc on Host's emotions, and it's not just an indirect influence, we could actively see a blue aura from the bonding spell. Think on that, but time may be short so let's not focus on it for now. What we should be focused on is just what happpened to you. You're a bloodied mess! And those two... shattered pieces. Those didn't come [i]from/i] those wound points did they? Or were they used to cause the wounds? You definitely have two wounds along the outside of your legs.
Youalsolookalotmorefemininerightnow but I'm going to guess that's justthepresenceofthepanties because that's what they do.
...Host, ifhereallyisashe then treat it likethesecretyouknewisout and that theyjusttotallyhurtyourwifethebastards!

>>578692
...he had orbs embedded in his thighs?! It looks like he may have foolishly tried to escape.

Demand he get medical attention immediately.

>>578692
Bodily harm of husband detected.
Engage murder mode.

>>578692
Alright, priorities:
Help Dal, Aquire weapons, then Rip their damned eyes out

1/4 Tavern 2014/06/16(Mon)09:16 No. 578823 ID: 189a54
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>>Jeez, Dallum, just what happened? And... What the hell, are those panties?
>>Youalsolookalotmorefemininerightnow
Uff, just because I like comfortable clothes--! I'd whip it out right now to shut you up, but I don't think I can lift my arms...

>>You're a bloodied mess! And those two... shattered pieces. Those didn't come from those wound points did they?
They did...my favorite two orbs, smashed. I should've known that was a stupid idea to try something like that...

>"Lieutenant, what is this mess! We said--"

>"You have what that one knows now, don't you?"

>"I still--"

>"You have enough. There was no reason to keep being kind to such a base thing, especially one that was hiding things."

2/4 Tavern 2014/06/16(Mon)09:23 No. 578824 ID: 189a54
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>>Demand he get medical attention immediately.

>"Oof!"

>"The hell is this?! Get them to pick him up, those wounds need help--"

>"Drop the Mastiff, you bastard! We're done with the both of you!"

>"Johannes, Marel!"

>"Mmh!"
>"Sir!"

Damn it, damn it, damn it, damn it!

>>Bodily harm of husband detected.

>"Don't move, you--"

3/4 Tavern 2014/06/16(Mon)09:26 No. 578825 ID: 189a54
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>>Engage murder mode.

To hell with it, I'm done!

4/4 Tavern 2014/06/16(Mon)09:40 No. 578826 ID: 189a54
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It's about time.

Shut up, it's just for a moment.

>>Help Dal, Aquire weapons, then Rip their damned eyes out
We can--
I can do that. Pick one of these bastards for me to drop first.

Rushing things a bit this time, aren't you?
I'm not listening to you.

You're not much fun today. Give the "survivor" something creative, voices, if Ramos the Boring doesn't want my help I at least want to have something fun to watch.

>>578823
>"You have enough. There was no reason to keep being kind to such a base thing, especially one that was hiding things."
Okay, that was just mean. "Such a base thing"? Dale are people too.
>I'd whip it out right now to shut you up, but I don't think I can lift my arms...
Given that it's become evident that you can use magic I'm not going to believe something just because I see it. For all I know it could be some illusion.
>>578825
Well, that bond is stronger than...
>>578826
Oooor maybe it's a different bond. Well, Bond, I don't know if you're suggesting we tell him what to do with what he has or if you can supply him with something... If it's the latter, a twisted lance or a sickle would be neat to see in action. If it's the former, all I can really recommend is that he first tear out of the shackles (he's angry enough that I'm sure he could do so, humans are known for such feats during adrenaline rushes) and grab that mallet to cave some heads in.

The one with the spear behind our gay-ass friend? Pick him up, and use him as a javelin.

Throw the Mastiff at the guard with the crossbow and then charge the Lieutenant. Maybe you can surprise him with a dropkick or something?

that guy on the left there, he has some kind of two pronged weapon. the kind that would leave all these marks?

>>578826
Well this is strange. Who is that black figure standing over Dallum?

Something creative? Well, you've got two walls here. Use them to jump off of. Do some cool acrobatic shit. Maybe steal the crossbow to get a shot off on the spear guy and steal his weapon to kill the others.

>>578826
So apparently the Bond has some form of consciousness on its own. Interesting.

1/5 Tavern 2014/06/17(Tue)11:32 No. 578973 ID: 189a54
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>>Throw the Mastiff at the guard with the crossbow
Oh, you missed! So close, though.

Shut up.

>"Ah!"

>"Mastiff! Lieutenant, the bastard's a demon!"

>"Put him down like one!"

2/5 Tavern 2014/06/17(Tue)11:37 No. 578974 ID: 189a54
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>> Well, you've got two walls here. Use them to jump off of. Do some cool acrobatic shit. Maybe steal the crossbow to get a shot off on the spear guy--
Aw, you let him fire the bolt! To rely on the voices in your head so much you don't follow their instructions well.

Shut the hell up!

>"Kramer!"

>"Damn it--!"

3/5 Tavern 2014/06/17(Tue)11:43 No. 578978 ID: 189a54
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>"Agh--"
I don't think any of them said to do that. Finally doing something different?
>"Just be quiet, damn you..."

>"Lieutenant...run...!"

>"Johannes, get out of here!"

4/5 Tavern 2014/06/17(Tue)11:48 No. 578981 ID: 189a54
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>>tear out of the shackles
*CRNCH*
*KLNK*
Two birds with one stone.

>"Mnh!"

>"I said run, Johannes! No!"

Um, Ramos...

Shut up!

5/5 Tavern 2014/06/17(Tue)11:55 No. 578984 ID: 189a54
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>>grab that mallet to cave some heads in.
Working on it--!

>"MNH!!"

>"Damn it!"

Your form isn't as sharp as usual, but I'm entertained enough to mention that there's quite a few people outside with weapons that have probably noticed what's going on.

Get away from me, I'll get to it!

Ugh. Voices, will you talk some sense into this clod? Tell him to let me help, I can get all of you and the short one out of here and on your way before midday.

>>578984
Okay but you better tell us what the hell's going on. It looks like Ramos' future sight is all wonky, seeing weapons as death marks instead of foretelling wounds.

Ramos, we're in a fort surrounded by hostile forces. They are all marked for death but it is quite likely you will be severely wounded in the process of killing them all. That might cut into your life expectancy- wounds build up over time. We also need to get Dal some medical attention, or else his legs will be fucked up for a while and he'll be a burden.

Ummm. All I know is one of you needs to give in because things seem to be breaking and Hosty doesn't seem to be fighting so well judging by how stressed out he seems...Given the odds I think it should be hosty buuut if Bondy's causing issues then maybe Bondy can...Relieve the pressure a bit?
One of the two of you's gotta give I think, and perferably before Hosty gets a sword in him.

Bond, unless you can get Ramos and Dallum out swiftly without causing absurd amounts of damage, I think I'd prefer to let Ramos deal with the situation. And we especially do not want the Priest to be harmed further than he may have been, we should apologize to him--after dealing with the sutation at hand, if it's possible.

Granted, if the two of you can actually work seperately, then Bond could buy Ramos time to get Dallum out of harm's way.

at this point I think we've established our basassery so, lets try to scare the others off...If that doesn't work, continue the slaughter

>>579018
Ahem, Badassery

I say we go without Bond's help. Host has a reason to not want it, and since he is very...objective about what happens to other people, it must be a very good one. According to Host's estimate, there are around 20 soldiers here. With Dal's help and discounting the one's we scare off, I'm sure we can win.

You are badass as fuck by the way Host. You just killed 3 armed guards while unarmed and shackled. That is something almost noone else could do.

1/4 Tavern 2014/06/17(Tue)19:05 No. 579053 ID: 189a54
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>>Okay but you better tell us what the hell's going on.
Don't worry, I'll let you know soon. Your cherished voices say it's alright, Ramos, so...

No, wait!
>>Ummm--
>>I think I'd prefer to let Ramos--
>>I say we go without--

Come on, don't go back on your word so quickly! At least some part of you said yes!
Nonononononono--!

>"MNH--!"
*GNSH*

>"Stop, damn you! Marel!"

2/4 Tavern 2014/06/17(Tue)19:11 No. 579054 ID: 189a54
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>>unless you can get Ramos and Dallum out swiftly without causing absurd amounts of damage--
Hmph, you all have changed since I last heard you. Ramos's boring ways must have rubbed off some.

>"S-stop! I-I'll kill the Dale, I w-will!"

If you really insist, though...

Hey, creature. How about you be our slave for eternity, just for laughs?

Oh, did some part of you agree? Deal's sealed. You belong to us now.

3/4 Tavern 2014/06/17(Tue)19:13 No. 579056 ID: 189a54
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I'll leave a few bricks standing.

>"Aaaagh!"

>"Marel!"

>>579056
Errr you alright, Dallum? Host's--Or Ramos's, as we've discovered and you probably overheard--vision has changed yet again, so we still have no idea what of this is visible to you and not to us... Just, hang in there, okay? We're getting out of here, all of us.

4/4 Tavern 2014/06/17(Tue)19:19 No. 579059 ID: 189a54
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>>Hey, creature. How about you be our slave for eternity, just for laughs?
>>Oh, did some part of you agree? Deal's sealed. You belong to us now.
Cheeky bastard, aren't you? I'm happy to see some part of your bunch has a sense of humor.

Now then, you voices that aren't complete sticks in the mud. You're now personal helpers to a god. We have about sixteen souls in and around this little fort to snuff out and a strange little Dale to heal.

How should we make this fun?

>>579059
Any chance of ripping out their blood and muscle and grafting it onto Dallum, or will he reject human blood and tissue?

>>579059
You know how I said "Don't cause too much damage"? I was referring to ruining anything that could help us, such as an armory or a wagon. Feel free to topple the walls on the bandits~

But, uh, yeah. Ramos had a binding to Dallum, and maybe that's what effected us, but we--at least, SOME of us--don't want to see him hurt.

Oh, I know. How about we make a maze out of collapsing walls and promise the winners freedom?

Of course, all they get is a roomful of collapsing stone, but it's worth it to give them that greatest of all treasures, Hope, for a while.

And local animals we can populate the maze with?

>>579059
You didn't tell us what's going on. Do you not honor any agreement?

A....God?
I'm more for keeping things simple but then again, there's the idea of maybe turning the slain into shadow wolves that hunt the remaining living bandits. Sound like fun?

I think that the role of a deity should be to teach people how to behave properly, and if they fail to do so egregiously to enforce it. Accordingly, I think that these thugs have been behaving far too violently and they clearly need some time away from that addictive hormone testosterone: Either emasculation or changing their genders to that of the fairer sex would seem to work.

1/11 Tavern 2014/06/18(Wed)15:39 No. 579144 ID: 189a54
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>>Ramos had a binding to Dallum, and maybe that's what effected us, but we--at least, SOME of us--don't want to see him hurt.
>>Any chance of ripping out their blood and muscle and grafting it onto Dallum, or will he reject human blood and tissue?

>"Damn youAAAAAAGH--"
*SKNTCH*
*KRNCH*

Hell, it's worth a shot. Oh, I should probably let the little guy back into your Bond, while I'm at it.

Stop with the silent act, you damned remorse! You're scaring the hell out of me! What happened to your eye? Hey, back up a bit, what--

2/11 Tavern 2014/06/18(Wed)15:43 No. 579146 ID: 189a54
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Oh, wow. Oh, wow, this pain is delicious. I don't know if you can taste what I'm tasting, but it is...damn, this is really good. I doubt he even knows it but Ramos has some exquisite taste.

Oh, and it looks like what I was trying worked, too.

3/11 Tavern 2014/06/18(Wed)15:48 No. 579150 ID: 189a54
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Now then, the Dale is fixed up and safe in this bubble. I don't think there's anything else, so--

>>You didn't tell us what's going on. Do you not honor any agreement?
I said I would, didn't I? I thought I only asked for the non-nagging voices' opinions.

Anyways, if there's no other objections...

4/11 Tavern 2014/06/18(Wed)15:51 No. 579152 ID: 189a54
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*BOOM*
Let's have some fun.

>"What the hell?!"

>"Third, is that a remorse?!"

>"Where did that come from?!"

5/11 Tavern 2014/06/18(Wed)15:56 No. 579157 ID: 189a54
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A boring bastard, but he sure knows how to keep things in good condition. This spear feels like it's channeling even better than before.

>"Fire! Fire whatever you have!"

>"Aye!"
>"Ma'am!"

This body channels quite nicely still, too. Nothing they can shoot can get even slightly close to up here!

>>579152
>"Third, is that a remorse?!"
Wait, so, lemme get this straight. Dallum wasn't wrong when he said Ramos was a remorse?!

6/11 Tavern 2014/06/18(Wed)16:01 No. 579160 ID: 189a54
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>>Oh, I know. How about we make a maze out of collapsing walls and promise the winners freedom?
Hmm, nice idea, but I don't think there's enough to make a whole maze. I can definitely ring them in, though.

>"Nix's grace, dispel the remorses of Spuns and deliver us..."

>"Surround the Mastiff! Keep him safe, damn it!"

>"No, let me out!"

7/11 Tavern 2014/06/18(Wed)16:03 No. 579161 ID: 189a54
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>"Tobias, get back here! There's no way out, not alone!"

>>there's the idea of maybe turning the slain into shadow wolves that hunt the remaining living bandits. Sound like fun?

8/11 Tavern 2014/06/18(Wed)16:05 No. 579162 ID: 189a54
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Hell, why not!

>"Nix's grace, dispel--!"

>"Oh hell, Tobias! Come back!"

9/11 Tavern 2014/06/18(Wed)16:08 No. 579165 ID: 189a54
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>>I think that the role of a deity should be to teach people how to behave properly, and if they fail to do so egregiously to enforce it. Accordingly, I think that these thugs have been behaving far too violently and they clearly need some time away from that addictive hormone testosterone:
>>emasculation
Now you're thinking like the voices I knew!

>"Let me out, let me out!"

>"Turn around, kid!"

>"Tobias, come back, damn you!"

10/11 Tavern 2014/06/18(Wed)16:14 No. 579170 ID: 189a54
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*KNSCTH*
>"Mamaaah!"
*CRNCH*
*KNTCH*

>"Tobi!"

>"The hell, he's just a boy!"

>"Nix be damned, we're alone! On your guard, men!"

Hahah, this is great! Make sure I don't head out too quick when this is all over, you've earned yourselves a little time to talk with these great ideas!

11/11 Tavern 2014/06/18(Wed)16:16 No. 579172 ID: 189a54
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Here comes the rest of them to the party! Should we let them come into the ring or think of a different way to take care of them? Hell, I don't care either way, this has been such a blast so far!

>>579172
Well, >>579165
It seems we've kept one alive with the chance for redemption, so waddaya say we use him as bait? Anybody runs off at the sight of what you did to him, go ahead and kill them off. If they do come in, however, tell them that if they want to help him out, they'll have to "join him." Give them a choice between death or emasculation. ...Yeah, I'm not as creative as these other voices, I should just stick to situations where logic is the way forward.

Can you keep them alive if you turn them inside-out? If yes, do that, tell them to kill each other with the last one standing being put back to normal.

Either they all kill each other or the survivor gets fed to shadow wolves. Win-win.

Also, Dallum or whoever we can talk to, what's a remorse? It sounds like it's actually relevant now.

well, if you want schadenfreude, how about chickens, a million angry chickens. each of their pecks isn't that painful, just strong enough to draw blood. but after a million such pecks i doubt someone would look so good. it's also slow and probably painful. and you gotta admit, watching someone try to fight off a bunch of chickens s funny.

>>579172
Allow in only those doomed to die today. Of note is that the priest won't die, so don't waste too much of your efforts trying to off him. Feel free to chase him around or something though.

I'm thinking tournament: Violence should be its own reward. Those that are sane enough to understand that this whole affair began with unjustified violence should be allowed to opt out and become spectators of course: We need an audience. Any that choose not to watch truly win and are allowed to go free without injury. Those that choose to watch and enjoy the violent display need something else... I'm not sure what yet.

1/7 Tavern 2014/06/19(Thu)13:19 No. 579374 ID: 189a54
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>"Third, the others! They turned--"

>"I can see that, Celeste! Damn, my sword!"

*KNTCH*
>"Unf!"

>"Malko!"

>>I'm thinking tournament: Violence should be its own reward.
Oh, that sounds intriguing. The way things are looking, we could pit the newly-made wolves against whatever you all want to make of the others.

>>Allow in only those doomed to die today.
Right, so all of them then--

>>Of note is that the priest won't die, so don't waste too much of your efforts trying to off him.

Wait, what? Says who?

>"Nix, a devoted servant calls in his moment of--!"

>"COME TO ME."

2/7 Tavern 2014/06/19(Thu)13:29 No. 579376 ID: 189a54
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Hmph, don't think just because Ramos can't do something that I can't.

>>Also, Dallum or whoever we can talk to, what's a remorse? It sounds like it's actually relevant now.
As long as he's up here, might as well get the all-knowing priest to tell you.

>"YOU. WHAT AM I?"

>"You...you're a remorse of Spuns, A deviant and a deceiver, and I rebuke you! I rebuke you, with Spuns as my creator and Nix as my defender, you cannot touch me! You cannot!"

>"REALLY?"

3/7 Tavern 2014/06/19(Thu)13:32 No. 579378 ID: 189a54
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*GNSSHHHHH*

>"Mastiff!"

I never did like Mastiffs, as uninformed as the other types of priests but much louder.