if it's in the fish, then it's probably coming from upriver.

Claudio 2015/03/16(Mon)15:54 No. 629446 ID: 3fc285
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[Quest accepted]

>>629409
Sheik: I will help you, for now at least.

Girl: Yes, Thank you!

Sheik: But, I haven´t eaten since yesterday, would you have some food that is not infected?

Girl, Yes, have some of the bread that they gave me for eating, I am already full... As far as I know, it´s not infected, so you should be fine.

...oh this bread tastes good, And better save it for now, Who knows when I will be able to eat something else... -HALF EATEN BREAD added to inventory.-

Sheik: So What do you know about the disease? Any clue about its origins?

Girl:...The Villagers say that it is dark magic...

Sheik: They always say that.

Girl:... It was the Monk of the chapel... and The doctor, they Where the first ones said that...

Sheik: oh... Well...

Girl: And they all think it´s Sasha´s Fault.

Sheik: What?

Girl: Well, every villager does, and the monk and the doctor Haven´t said it, But I know they think that she did it, they think that she may be a demon in the form of a wolf, or at least a demonic familiar.

How interesting... How people starts blaming of everything they dont understand or they dont know, to someone without any proof... Only because of fear. Well, Maybe is not dark magic, I have my doubts that somebody will go so far as to use dark magic just to cause a disease, or even use any kind of magic...

>>629441
Sheik: Well, Follow me, We will go to where I was camping, maybe the disease is coming from the river?

Girl: Maybe, it´s a possibility...

Sheik: Also, before I forget, My name is Sheik, What's yours?

Rose: My name is Rose, but you can call me whatever you want, everyone does.

I don´t think she likes that Though.

[Rose and Sasha Have joined Temporarily to the party]

>>629438
Yea, maybe, first we will see how everthing ends. Also I am not Flat broke, I have 120 gold coins!... which is enough to buy some food and... maybe staying in some inn for a night or two.

Wait a Second... Now that I think of it... Did I ever told you about my skills or general knowledge? I mean, I dont remember you asking that, and I don't remember mentioning it... Or do you already know, more or less, what I am capable of? I am still new to this... thing which you all seem so familiar with.

>>629446
Nope, you may as well tell us your skills and such.

>>629446
only thing you told us is you use to be a general, have damn good ears, and that dip shits think you're a demon. But if you left anything out feel free to tell us.

Claudio 2015/03/16(Mon)16:39 No. 629453 ID: 3fc285
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Well, Where should I start?
I have some basic knowledge about fighting hand to hand and with weapons.
My Favorite weapon is the spear or some other polearm, but a Sword is also nice. Yet I know how to use other kind of weapons, but I kind of dislike maces and axes.

I have basic knowledge about all kind of magic (Alchemy, Holy magic, spiritual magic, pyromancy and Dark magic) but I am not a Natural magic user, my Magical power does not regenerate naturally, and I only know how to use alchemy, The magic that allow us to improve or reduce some of the properties of elements surrounding us, like making an healing herb more powerful.

I also have some knowledge about herbs and other natural resources that may come helpful for making good medicines or dangerous poisons.

And I know some of strategy, But I don´t know how that may help.

And i don't think I am forgetting something else... maybe.

well may as well head back to camp and see if the girl wants that fish since she said it wouldn't bother her anymore and you can have some bread. then if the day isn't to late you can try to follow the river and see what you can find. Just remember to always keep an eye on the white wolf (or ear) and try to stay at arms length of Rose so not to piss it off.

>my Magical power does not regenerate naturally

so can it regenerate unnaturally?

Claudio 2015/03/17(Tue)12:33 No. 629641 ID: 962bff
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>>629456
It can regenerate If I take ot from other sources, such as a magic potion or an ingredient, while someone with a natural affinity to magic power can regenerate it, most of the time they just need to wait, But their magic normally is a bit weaker.
My Actual Magic power balance is... 0/100?! I don't remember using magical power for anything since I started to flee... well, I think it dosen´t matter for now, I don´t depend on magic.

>>629455
Sheik: Emm...This fish looks well?

Rose: You don't know how to cook, right?

Sheik: Well, I never cooked a Fish before, from where I come from, fishes are only brought by merchants...

Rose: Well, For a start is ok... But next time, Try at least to spin it...

Sheik: Wait, that's it? Just like any other animal?

Rose: yes, and remember to take out it´s scales, or at least that´s all they showed me.

Sheik: oh, ok...

She takes the fish, Though she reminds me that she is not hungry. I think it still is early, more or less 11:00 a.m.? I Think we have time to search along the river for anything suspicious.

Which reminds me you all know little about this world... Well In summary, Dark Magic is a kind of magic only used by demons and their helpers, Being a minion or a human who made a deal with them. If it is truth that this disease was made thanks to dark magic, We may expect some nasty surprises.

Well, I don´t know much else we can do for preparing ourselves, but I don´t think that a sword will be enough to deal with a dark mage. Maybe you have some ideas?

well if you DO have some demon blood maybe you can just... suck it up? find the dark magic and steal it's energy.

>>629642
Dude.

Sorry about that. We may not know much about this world, but there might be things in your world that are unexplainable to you but pounded into our heads since elementary school. Take us with you and we might be able to sabotage the source of the black magic, without even casting ANY magic (other than whatever we're using to communicate with you)!

Yeah, we don't know much about dark magic... but if the disease isn't magical in nature, we just may be able to figure out what is causing it.

First thing to figure that out would be, what are the symptoms? We already know it can infect both humans and wolves, and it can apparently be transmitted by food and/or water... oh yeah, you should boil any water here before drinking it.

...So if they have a cure, you can't get the disease more than once, and everyone in the village already has it... why is it such a big deal where it came from? Your effort might be better spent on curing anyone who still has the disease. Mind finding that out is still good, but it doesn't seem like the highest priority. Well, unless the villagers are on the verge of lynching Sasha... which they probably are... okay, yeah, disregard that.

Claudio 2015/03/17(Tue)15:30 No. 629666 ID: 962bff
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>>629643
Thanks.

Rose: What are you staring at?

Sheik: uhh.. oh! nothing, I am just thinking.

Rose:... You are weird...

>>629655
Well, Even if they managed to cure the disease, and get themselves inmune to that, animals may spread the disease faster that the villagers may be able to spread the cure.
Also if there is dark magic involved, once the mage sees this, he could just make some changes, and there you have it, a new disease spreading. Stopping him or her may be the only way to stop the disease permanently.


Sheik: So... How did the doctor cured you?

Rose: The doct... yes the doctor cured me

Sheik: well... How did he?

Rose: I don´t know.... Using his doctor skills?

Either she is lying or or she is not paying much attention. I Think that it´s the first one.

Anyway, As I said, My sword may be not enough because mages love to be as far away of their foes as possible, usually. Getting close may be my only option, But I may need to be ready in case of it not being possible. He or She probably doesn't wear any armor aside from his clothes, Mages always do that for some reason.

Now that i think of it... Just when I asked about how she was cured, Sasha was a bit more agitated...

hmm... drop it for now. think we should scout the place out first. intel is important. as the saying goes, "knowing is half the battle", and we know too little.

>>629666
Well, imagine how much it would hurt if you set your armor on fire. Or cast a thunderstorm with metal armor. Or froze your chainmail to be unresponsive AND brittle. Or caused a chemical reaction that was NOT compliant with health and safety regulations. And then there's all the hassle and risk when inscribing pre-programmed magic into heavy armor, compared to enchanting small threads throughout a robe. And THEN there's the physical encumbrances of weight, equip/unequip time, blind spots, maneuverability, etc. Which are dangerous when you need to perform actions that require dexterous hands.

Some mages are capable of wearing armor, but it takes skill to prevent that armor from working against them.

Maybe you can craft a makeshift bow with some arrows or maybe a spear will do the trick. If that is too far out of your wheelhouse we could check out the village this girl is from for supplies.

>>629666
If you know alchemy, could you find something to turn into a bomb? Or if you have experience with making bows, you could try carving one.

Hmm... Maybe Sasha cured her?

Probably don't press it for now. If you do ask her about it, be sure to let her know you're only asking to find out where it came from. Also that you won't assume Sasha started it because she can cure it.

As for the dark mage. I don't suppose there's any magic-resistant material you might find nearby? Barring that, ranged weapons are your best bet, yeah. A sling is relatively easy to make and get ammunition for, if you know how to aim one. Otherwise a javelin may be your best bet. Bows are highly effective but you'd need something to make a bowstring from. Plus unless you get fletching the arrows aren't going to be very accurate.

Of course if you can visit the village and get some real weaponry there, that'd be ideal, but I suspect that won't be an option.

Suggestion 2015/03/18(Wed)09:01 No. 629780 ID: 79c990
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>>629678
... I... I can´t believe this... I asked mages of all over the world why they used clothes instead of some armor when going to battle, And all they would answer me is "My master used them" or "In the arcane books, every mage appears with them" And they would never give me a logical Reason! And to think that we needed someone from another world to figure this out...

Well, Point taken!

Sheik Trust in "the voice of the many": 17%

>>629690

Well, I think you may be confusing alchemy with Herbology, wich is actually pretty common, The difference is that Alchemy needs an reaction to work with, and once you have it, you add magical power to it in order to make the reaction more powerful without need if adding more ingredients. While herbology works on the reaction that every ingredient has, and how they could combine.

Right now, without any magical power at hand, I can´t do much, and making a bomb strong enough would require me to have some tools to work on that.

>>629682
>>629694

I don´t know how to make a Bow, And even if I knew, I dont have anything to use as a string, But some improvised javelins will do the trick, I think. I will have two for be sure, and small enough to have them hidden behind my cape.

I don´t think there are many magical resistant materials around here, and i don´t know how would they look like.

Also, the village is not an option, the knights of the inquisition may, or may not, be there, and I hope they don´t, because if they feel any kind dark magic, they are capable of burning the entire village to the ground, and me being there will be an interesting coincidence. I intend to go to the village but once it is secure.

Sheik: Well, looks like i am ready, let´s get moving.

Rose: You took quite some time...

We start walking, and just for safety, We stay inside the forest. Sasha Is following us, I Thought of asking Rose to tell her to scout the area in front of us, but it may be best to not do so, who knows how she would react...

So why don't you ask about where the hell did she found out a pet like sasha!? that bothers me a lot and it may be linked to the disease perhaps. I'm just saying

obviously don't MENTION sasha could be linked.

Claudio 2015/03/18(Wed)13:46 No. 629796 ID: 79c990
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I don´t think it is convenient to speak about Shasha for now, I think she may get upset...

We walked for some hours, but we did´t find anything.

Rose: So... You don´t speak much, don´t you?

Sheik: I think I have spoken much, for a day

Rose: Hum...

We finally arrive somewhere, there is a hut here, and two persons, one with a woodman axe and the other one with a hunting bow. I hear others searching around the area. Sasha seems very worried about this.

Rose: (Whispers) They are from the village...

This is weird, what are they doing out here? If they were searching for Sasha, they would do it closer to their town... Should I go talk to them?

Yes, but tell Rose and Sasha to hide until you give a signal.

And uh... try to stay near some cover if at all possible.

announce yourself, and ask what news.

Try avoid them, if they have fear of an animal like sasha they won't be nice with strangers. Even more if you don't show your face

Maybe they are looking for the cause just like you and think that you are the bad guy here. Don't risk yourself

Claudio 2015/03/19(Thu)08:22 No. 629914 ID: c8f6c1
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>>629844
That may be true...

They are just standing there though, the other ones may be the ones looking for the wolf, but these two aren´t doing anything, Just watching. It seems I am not going to get any more information about this situation here...

>>629816
>>629841
Sheik: Stay here.

Rose: What are you going to do?

Sheik: Find out what is going on.

I step out of the Forest. Inmediantly the two Villagers see me, .

Sheik: Hi

Villager: What? Who are you? What are you doing here?

Sheik: I am just a traveler and I got lost in the forest..

Villager: But how did you end up here?

Sheik: I got distracted and lost my way.

Villager: oh... look, stranger, we are on the hunt here. There is a very big wolf in the forest, you are lucky you haven´t found it, It could rip your arms apart if it wanted.

...Something smells, This guy isn't trying to lie me, but somehow it seems that those aren't his words... I hear how the other ones that were inside the forest suddenly stop searching, and keep themselves quiet. Sasha and Rose are still hiding behind me, And there was no one in their proximity.

Villager: So... Is there anything I can do for you?

half truth time, say you were attacked by three smaller wolves, and they looked ill. what do they know about it?

>>629914
"Somehow you don't sound too convinced of that..."

Claudio 2015/03/19(Thu)17:12 No. 630000 ID: c8f6c1
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>>629918

Sheik: I was attacked By three wolfs on the way here, they seemed to have some kind of disease.

Villager: Did they bite you?!

Sheik: No, I managed to come out of it without a scratch

Villager: Thats a sh... I mean, good, that´s good, I don´t know what could they have, but is better to be safe and avoid direct contact.

Sheik: ... I see...

Villager: So, You seem to have not eaten very well lately, Come, I have some fish that we caught from river, We could cook it, and then you can follow your way. In fact, I think that is almost time for our meal, Every one should be coming back. Why don´t you stay with us?

...Yes, just as he said, every one that was inside the forest seems to be heading this way...
I won´t keep with this charade.
Sheik: By any chance... The host is a dark mage?

Villager: Wha...?! You have been listening to that child Rose Haven´t you?! Well, I tell you can´t trust in... HER!

He throws something at me!

Claudio 2015/03/19(Thu)17:13 No. 630001 ID: c8f6c1
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I instinctively block whatever he threw, but it shatters, and in the inside it contains a black gas, but it doesn´t take long until it fades away.

???: Hm, Another one for me...

Sheik: Well, I should have seen that coming... You must be our Host...

Dark Mage: Well, Someone that is not very impressed I see.

Claudio 2015/03/19(Thu)17:14 No. 630002 ID: c8f6c1
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Sheik: Well, You aren´t the first mage I see...

Dark Mage: It doesn´t matter, That gas you just breathed, it carried the disease, and soon I will be able to control you.

Sheik: Unless I Take you down first.

Dark Mage: O really? Well, "Great" Hero, You wouldn´t kill inocent villagers who are just being controlled by me, Right? They are still alive, but they can control themselves...

Sasha: *Howl

Dark mage: AH!

Villagers: oh.. what?...

Did the villagers managed to control themselves?

Dark mage: Argh... You bring that wolf with you?! Well doesn´t matter, Once You are under my control, I will use you to kill it.

The Villagers are back under his control. Looks like the dark mage needs to be concentrated in order to control them.

Dark Mage: anyway, it is your choise. Will try to kill me, but having to kill innocent in order to do it?


I don't intend to lose here, I dislike killing innocet, But if I have no otehr option, I will do it... Looks like It´s time for some planifications...

>>630002
Is your face really distracting? You could use it to break his control for just long enough to get close and gut him.

Claudio 2015/03/19(Thu)17:31 No. 630007 ID: c8f6c1
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I am mostly surrounded by villagers, Most of them are carrying tools instead of weapons, and the Dark mage is straight ahead. If he loses control over the villagers By losing his concentration, I may be able to advance without needing to hurt anyone but him.

I don´t hear any other villagers coming, it looks like all of them rushed and are already here, but they seem to not had time to organize themselves.

Sasha and Rose are Hiding in the forest at my back, I don´t know what are they going to do, but at the moment they don't seem to have been spotted.

I think the first thing to do is throw a Javelin at him, I am pretty sure that I will get him, But it won´t kill him, not instantly at least...

Reverse psychology:

Yell at the dark mage to shoot you in the face. Make your point across that you want him to hit your face with as many mutilating and painful spells as possible.

While he's confused, Sasha dives across the left and aims for his throat.

>>630007
Yes! Throw the javelin, then lunge between those two villagers and try to get a good stab in on the mage. If that doesn't work try and get around to his other side so Sasha and Rose can flank him. Keep his attention on you and try to back him up and disrupt his concentration as much as you can.

You don't have to kill the villagers to get at him. They are untrained peasants, parry their blows, and get by them to strike at the mage.

If you do have to harm them, aim for their hands or legs. Try for debilitating wounds that won't immediately lead to death. Maybe even aim for tendons and such if healing magic can heal it.

Claudio 2015/03/19(Thu)18:12 No. 630013 ID: c8f6c1
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The Villagers seem to be moving in order to stay between the Dark mage and me, So whatever we do, We better not take much time on doing it, or there will be more obstacles on the way.

>>630009
>>630010
But, Will Sasha understand what I want her to do? Then again, those plans are good if we manage to do it...

But on my own, I better throw a Javelin at him and then charge straightforward, unless you have a better idea.

Author: While you are planning, Nothing moves, unless you wait.

charge! uppercut or backhand the guy in your way.

Try to draw the villagers as close as posibble while moving at the river and when everyone has their eyes on you the dark mage will be expose, Sasha should take that chance if she is intelligent.

I don't think of she as an idiot but if she is an animal at least she should now what to do when a prey is expose

Claudio 2015/03/20(Fri)13:05 No. 630114 ID: 706e77
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>>630012
I will try my best, But I make no promises.

>>630053
That´s a good point. And Sasha will probably do better against the dark mage that me.

I throw the javelin against him without giving him time to react, he even looks surprised for a second.

Claudio 2015/03/20(Fri)13:05 No. 630115 ID: 706e77
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He tries to cover his face with some kind of magic shield, But I did´t aimed for that.

Dark mage: Argh...Full of tricks aren´t you?! KILL HIM! KILL HIM NOW!

As soon as he Shouts that, all of the villagers rush at me. I decide to go to the side of the river, Bringing the villagers with me

Claudio 2015/03/20(Fri)13:06 No. 630116 ID: 706e77
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One of the Villagers shoots an arrow, But I manage to doge that, But I couldn´t dodge the Spell that the Dark Mage launched at me... No time for damage check... I keep dodging projectiles coming at me, until I have some villagers between me and them.

I parry and dodge as much as I can, but I don´t know how much I will last until I am forced to take a more offensive Stance...

Claudio 2015/03/20(Fri)13:06 No. 630117 ID: 706e77
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Luckly, Sasha seem to understand what i wanted to do, and leaps out of the forest, attacking the dark mage while he was distracted, finishing him...

Claudio 2015/03/20(Fri)13:08 No. 630118 ID: 706e77
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After that... The villagers stop attacking me... And they back off...
They say they are sorry for attacking me... I think...

looks like my plan work as well as expected, except for the part in which you result injured. Sorry for that I wasn't considering that you could get hurt.

So you're gonna leave or going to try to talk with the villagers who don't look too much well from what you said? I'm just curious about your decision

>>630118
I see blood at the bottom of your hood. I expect your face is bleeding due to that spell the dark mage hit you with. Get some privacy and inspect yourself to see how bad it is.

Okay, that's him taken care of.

Now it's time for damage report. I expect the villagers will be grateful enough to help you out, but you'll probably have to expose yourself a bit. Looks like you're bleeding out of your mouth? Which is often serious, so get that taken care of NOW.

Claudio 2015/03/20(Fri)14:24 No. 630131 ID: 706e77
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>>630125
>>630129
Are.... Are you sure...?
ah... Now I... Argh.... I... Can´t hear... clearly what the... Villagers are saying... This... Can´t be good...

Argh... The pain!... Now I feel it...
I Barely can... think... Wha... What I Have to do?!

find somewhere quiet and see what the guy did to you.

>>630131
Probably beg for help. You have the plague, I think. Rose survived it, maybe she can help you?

Put away your sword just in case.

get help. them being scared is better then you being dead.

Claudio 2015/03/20(Fri)19:47 No. 630170 ID: 706e77
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>>630134
I... Can´t move that... much... I... kind of losing my balance... argh... *cough Great... More blood...

>>630137
>>630136
I... ask for help.... I Think... I don´t know if I actually doing it... I... I am probably on my own in this...
I use my... my sword to hold me up... I don´t think this is the plague... These seem to be... internal wounds...

Oh! Eat a healing herb then.

You said you have some magic, can you use it to fight whatever this is?

probably whatever that wizard hit you with, anything come to mind on how to fix that or are you going to have to down your last health potion?

Where did the magic hit you? Maybe it just a few ribs broken, if you can breath it's mean that is not that bad, you only need to rest and a little help for the damage.

I would recommend you to scream or do whatever you can for help but I can assure you that the villagers gonna see your face while you are asleep.

Throw yourself to the floor and pray for the villagers to help you. After all there is nothing you can do in that state, unless you have a magic potion or something that could heal you

Claudio 2015/03/21(Sat)10:39 No. 630244 ID: 706e77
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>>630175
...!...Right... the health potion...

I reach for it... and drink it...

Agh... the effects take some time, but then I feel how the pain is reduced slowly... Well... I think it worked...

Claudio 2015/03/21(Sat)10:40 No. 630245 ID: 706e77
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Well, I feel a lot better now... Though there are still some annoyances, I am no longer bleeding and I can stand.

Villager: What happened? Are you okay?

Sheik: I... guess...

Rose: Oh... I was so worr... See Sasha? I told you he was stronger that he looks!

Sasha: *Stares (Smiling?)

The other villagers say thanks too, but they go to the Hut, then, they appear carrying packages of wheat, Cotton and other stuff, they are carrying them to the village, looks like.

Claudio 2015/03/21(Sat)10:42 No. 630246 ID: 706e77
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Villager: Stranger, we owe you our lives, Who knows what that madman thinking to do with us! My door will always be open for you or your friends!

Rose: And he doesn´t say that ofthen!

Villager: Rose... I Trying to make friends here!

Rose: Hee hee, Sorry uncle Ray.

Sheik: Well, I did´t do it alone...

"Uncle" Ray: Of course! Rose... tell Sasha that I am sorry for... My behavior against her...

Rose: She is not dumb, you know? Hee hee, I think she understands you, and she accepts to forgive you.

Sasha: *howl

"Uncle" Ray: ah... Are you sure?

Rose: She is just playing with you.

"Uncle" Ray: Well... Anyway, she is also welcome in our home from now on!

Rose: Well, You heard that Sasha.

Sasha: *Bark

"Uncle" Ray: Well... With that solved, Let us go back to the village, once there we will be able to talk more comfortably. Unless you have some urgent questions.

"I need to get to the Republic of Soria as fast as I can. It's not like the fate of the continent is at stake or anything, but if you know any secret passages or something...

Also, I need a few days' supplies to get there. I can handle myself once I get back to my job."

well most can wait until we get somewhere more comfortable but along the way does your village have a store where I can restock on supplies? While I am glad to have helped I planned to keep traveling once I rested my legs a bit and had enough supplies to move on.

Claudio 2015/03/21(Sat)12:39 No. 630259 ID: 706e77
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>>630247
I not necessarily have to go to the Republic of Soria, But we will discuss about that later.

>>630257
Sheik: It is possible that I will need to keep traveling, I am a bit short of supplies in general

"Uncle" Ray: I will see what can we do about that. Well, Here we are, you seemed like you could use a walk, I manage the INN.

Rose: You are leaving?

Sheik: First I will rest, at least. Then, it's possible.

Rose: ...Sasha wants to see you before you depart.

Once she said that, Sasha howls and goes inside the forest, disappearing from sight.

[Quest Completed]

Well, Here we are. This village is rather small and scattered, almost all the business and services are in the center of the town, After all, This Town is comonly visited by merchants and travelers moving between the Castle of Aldiamir, The Republic of Soria and the West - East barony.

There is the INN of "Uncle" Ray, an Blacksmith, and it sounds like he is already back to work, A general store, A Medical Consultory, and a Chapel.

There is almost no one around, Which is normal, after all it's harvesting season, almost all of them would be working at their farms.

So, where should we go first?

Medical Consultory, you're going to need more health potions.

>>630260
Plus we should make sure we've healed well after that spell.

I'm agree with going to the Medical Consultory then you can restock on supplies. After all, safety first

Claudio 2015/03/22(Sun)13:11 No. 630346 ID: 34bb38
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>>630260
>>630281
>>630330
I Head towards the Medical consultory. Inside I see The doctor.

Doctor: Sorry, we are close!

Sheik: Oh, I will leave then.

Doctor: oh, Wait, wait! You are the one who helped us! Are you in need of medical supplies?

Sheik: Well...

Doctor: Don´t say anything, first, I have to say thanks, Who knows how many lifes you saved. Here, it´s not much, but take them.

I Recieved 3 health potions.

Sheik: Thanks.

Doctor: Now, What do you need? With all the problem with the disease and the dark mage, my consultory is a mess...

Sheik: you see, I was hurt during the battle against the Dark Mage. I used a health potion, but I feel a bit of annoyance in my shoulder, could you Check it?

Doctor: Certainly, Hold still...

He start inspecting me with his magic Staff.

Doctor: Yes... I see what the problems is...

He Hits me with his staff...

Sheik: Ouch!... Why was...?

Doctor: There! One of the bones was a bit out of place, all fixed now.

Sheik: I... See...

I don´t feel any annoyance now.

Doctor: Well, that´s settled then. So, you want to buy something? See what I can offer now, though I still have to make an inventory check.

I have 120 gold coins.

He has (for now at least):
- 2 bandages, useful for taking care of bleeding wounds. - 10 gold coins
- 1 Disinfectant, for making sure wounds not get infected - 20 gold coins
- 1 Health potions, you know what it does. - 50 gold coins (already have: 3)
- 2 Medicines, For curing, or debilitating, poison - 20 gold coins
- 1 resist disease potion, for weakening a disease (Not curing it) - 15 gold coins
- 1 magical potion, for restoring magical power - 40 gold coins
- 1 bottle of remedy, used for curing instantly diseases (Though they say it is dangerous to use it in battle) - 80 gold coins
- 1 potion of the Warrior... A fancy one. I don´t think I have enough money to buy it. It´s effect grants an superior resistance to Whoever drinks it, Giving them strength, health, speed, and willpower. Though it is said that it doesn´t help a lot to the mages. (also, they say it is addictive...) - 200 gold coins

Before buying anything, I think it will be better to see in other places first.
I will write down a list for now...I hate shopping, but i guess I will have to accept it for now.

Sheik: Well, I will be leaving for now.

Doctor: Sure, Do come back, I might find something interesting then.

Next stop is the general store, I am curious to see what´s in there. And I think I may be in need of your help there.

Claudio 2015/03/22(Sun)13:15 No. 630347 ID: 34bb38
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Well, here we...

Merchant: Welcome! Welcome! Well, look at that, you are the hero of the village Am I right?

Sheik: My name is Sheik and ple...

Merchant: Well! That´s a name you dont hear very often! Anyway, you saved my business, and what kind of merchant would I be if I not pay my debts?! Here, Have some money, and buy yourself something fancy! Maybe you want something I sell, eh?

I Received 150 gold coins before I could say anything...

Merchant: So, Sheik, What it will be today?

Sheik: I am just watching, trying to organize my spends Before buying.

Merchant: But of course! What could anyone do without money? Well, This is my stock, take a look around!

From all what he has, there are only few things that I consider useful...
I have 270 gold coins

Food for a day. - 5 gold coins

a 10 meters length rope - 30 gold coins

1 meter of wire - 10 gold coins

If you think there is anything specifically that would be useful, we might as well ask him, I am not an expert about traveling alone after all.
If there is nothing, I think we might as well see the blacksmith.

Earlier, you make sound the fact that you have 120 golds like it was too much but seeing the prices...You are kinda poor

The wire will be useful for traps but if you don't plan to kill someone o infiltrate in somewhere it's a waste. You need the food to survive and the rope...well...I suppose you could use it somehow

Apothecary: Buy disinfectant. You can make bandages from the clothes of your enemies and some disinfectant. Buy some medicine, since poison users seems like a theme in this area.

General Store: 7 Days of rations should be sufficient. Buy the rope so that you can tie up enemies rather than constantly kill them.

Blacksmith: Buy some metal wire, copper or iron will do; we can teach you how to use it with magic to make cool stuff. And chains, for reinforcing rope ties.

>>630347
I suggest buying a day's worth of rations. You appear to be capable of feeding yourself in the wilderness, but rations could be useful in an emergency. Also rope, since you don't have any just yet.

I think I'd like to see what the blacksmith has before we spend much more than that.

Claudio 2015/03/23(Mon)16:30 No. 630539 ID: a60845
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>>639438
Yes, For now it will be better to not spend much money, as it is limited, and we are yet to determine any potential danger on the road.

I go to the blacksmith, and found him on the work, forging a sword.

Blacksmith: Oh, Hold on! Let me finish this blade, I will be with you in a moment...

And, once he finished his work, he comes.

Blacksmith: Well, What do you want to buy? Oh, it´s you....

Sheik: I just...

Blacksmith: Hold on! I know what you need! You require a helmet, right?

Sheik: I am...

Blacksmith: But of course! What am I thinking? With that hood of yours It will be hard to wear it!

Sheik: thats...

Blacksmith: Then it´s settled! It has to be a Sword! No... You already have a sword... Then what About...

Sheik: HEY!

Blacksmith: Oh... I was getting carried away, isn't it...? Sorry for that...

Sheik: It's ok, I suppose.

Blacksmith: Well, Anyway, You saved us all, I don´t know what the others think, but Let me give you a reward, You can choose one objet of my store, And I will give it to you for free... Except that sword and shield of over there, They have been already requested by a knight.

Sheik: I see, well what do you have?

Blacksmith: Well:
-"That other shield there was requested by a knight whose shield was broken on his way here. But he rejected it because it was lighter than he expected, (I don´t understand those knights sometimes) But I can assure you, it is sturdy."
-"Those Axes are mostly made for woodcutting, but i think they will last in a fight, and they are easy to reapair."
-"I also have some spears and halberds, easy to maintain and easy to use (Most of the time, at least). Many of those are already requested by the Captain of the guard in the Republic of Soria, But I can make one for you."
-"I have some tools too, hammers, shovels and that kind of things, if you want one."

Well... What should I Choose? The shield looks interesting and small enough to put it in my arm, and hid it inside my cape (But it may be a bit uncomfortable), and those polearms seem to be very reliable.
I am not that good using axes and I don´t think I will be needing tools, not for now at least.

You want a shield, don't you?

I'm not against that, beside it may expand your options in battles and if you can hide it you can surprise the enemies who didn't notice it

Can you request armor? Be sure to pay for it, since it's a stretch from getting a free weapon.

If not, then ask about shovels. Did you know that some wars involved using Battle Shovels? They're designed for archers and defenders; if you don't care about dealing damage, you can knock your opponent silly with the flat end, and then DIG THEIR THROATS OUT by stabbing them in the neck and stepping on one of the shovel guards. Scary effective, AND it makes a good tool for digging out obstacles!

Shield's a good defensive option. We're talking the square shield, right? It looks a little small, is it meant to be worn with the long end down the arm or something? If so that would probably make it easier to conceal.

Polearms aren't as defensive but reach is still pretty defensive. Halberds are the most versatile, but complex; don't take one unless you have experience. A glaive is a bit more versatile than a spear without being too complex so my vote's on one of those.

A hatchet isn't much good in combat but it's pretty great for wilderness survival. You ever read the book about a city kid that survived a summer alone with one of them? Me neither but the point stands.

Tools aren't gonna do you much good unless you have something specific to do with them. So unless you get a job in town, not much use. And if you did, you could probably borrow them.

Claudio 2015/03/24(Tue)13:12 No. 630751 ID: 892490
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>>630587
Mi armor right now is good, I would prefer to not have more, it may make me go slower and, especially with a chainmail or something similar, I might make much noise even when I am moving carefully. But maybe you were thinking of other kind of armor?

Also, about the shovel, I am well aware of the military use that they have, But right now, a shovel might not be what I am looking for.

>>630583
>>630589

Sheik: I will take the shield.

Blacksmith: oh, good. Here you have it.

He was not lying, it is light and it seems sturdy enough to resist many attacks.

Blacsmith: Now, Would you want to paint it or you would take it like that?

Considering I will conceal it beneath my cape, I don´t see why would I paint it with a simbol or some kind of pattern, especially since I am not representing anyone right now, not even my mercenary band. Maybe you want to do something about it?

Sheik: Maybe... But first, Do you know why the republic is requesting more spears? I thought they had their own blacksmiths.

Blacksmith: I really don´t know, all I heard is that the republic is demanding more guardsmen and soldiers, and their blacksmiths aren't capable of supply all of them... Now that I think of it, they have not come for this shipment yet.

That sounds like trouble, Bandits maybe, but either not common bandits or they have the worst guards of any republic.

>>630751
Maybe we can look into it.

Hey, does the blacksmith have any real javelins or other ranged weaponry?

Why don't you take a look? In the worst case you could escape

Claudio 2015/03/26(Thu)16:15 No. 631127 ID: c45e79
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>>630778
Sheik: So, do you have Javelins on sale?

Blacksmith: What? Javelins? No, I don´t have them, and they are a bit rare on this parts... But if you are looking for ranged weapons, mostly all of the hunters are using my bows, I may be able to make one for you, but It will take some time...

Sheik: I understand...

Wait... Footsteps, and metal sounds are coming from outside... The knights!

sheik: Look, I need to hide somewhere fast!

Blacksmith: what...? Hide behind the shop! Quickly!

Claudio 2015/03/26(Thu)16:16 No. 631128 ID: c45e79
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Blacksmith: Oh, hello, What can I be of assistance?

Knight: Have you seen Someone suspicious?

Blacksmith: Would you care to elaborate?

Knight: He is male and should have my stature.

Blacksmith: there are a lot of travelers around here...

Knight:... He wears a green cape, And he woouldn´t show his face to anyone.

Blacksmith: Many travelers have capes, and many travelers are impolite. But I don´t think I saw someone with a green cape.

Knight: ... Are you sure? Think more carefully...

Blacksmith: ...I Already said it, I don´t think I saw someone like the one you are describing... Maybe I saw him, but I don´t remember...

Claudio 2015/03/26(Thu)16:17 No. 631130 ID: c45e79
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Knight: ...I dislike liars...

Sir Mark: Hey rookie! How is it going?

Knight: ...SIR!

Sir Mark: You aren´t annoying this local, right?

Knight: ...No sir!

Blacksmith: oh you!

Sir Mark: Hey! I almost forgot about you! How are you? Have you finished my request?

Blacksmith: Yes, I was almost thinking That you were going to forget about them.

Knight: My lord...

Sir Mark: Yes, Just perfect, that shield and sword will be an excellent gift to my little cousin!

Blacksmith: Are you sure that you don´t want me to paint the shield with some kind of patron besides of the triangle?

Knight: emmm... Sir?

Sir Mark: No, in my family, the colors are chosen by its user, only the family simbol is always there.

Blacksmith: oh, well, suit yourself then.

Knight: My lord, If you have ended your chitchat, I have to remind you that we are on a quest! This blacksmith seems suspicious.

Sir Mark: Rookie, This wouldn't be the first time something seems suspicious to you...

Knight: Dammit! This man is lying, I know it!

Sir Mark: ... Blacksmith, You wouldn't lie to me don´t you?

Blacksmith: Well... I would, But only to see your face when I say I have not a single drop of my uncle`s wine.

Sir Mark: Oh! You wouldn't!

Knight: SIR! I know he is in here somewhere! Let me search for him.

Sir Mark: Fine!... you only have one chance, a quick glance and I want you back here, and if you don´t find anything, you will be hushed for the rest of the mission.

Claudio 2015/03/26(Thu)16:18 No. 631132 ID: c45e79
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???: Have you both endend there!

Knight: Knight commander, can you wait?

Knight Commander: I CAN´T WAIT! Don´t you ever suggest that again! We have already lost a lot of time in those caverns, and most of our coward horses did´t presicely wanted to go inside the caves so we could continue our search faster!

Sir Mark: Sir...

Knight Commander: As far as we know, He could even be crossing the border right now, and I don´t intend on letting him escape! I will capture him even if I lose my ARM! Now get over here, we have to start moving!

Sir Mark: Well... looks like it´s your luky day. Now about that wine?

Knight Commander: AND DONT YOU DARE ON DRINKING ANY MORE, SIR MARK! I need you with all your senses RIGHT NOW!

Sir Mark: ...Dammit...

Blacksmith: Don´t worry, I will have some saved for when you come back, and remember to bring some coin!

Sir Mark: Yes, also, here you have the money in exchange of the sword an shield. Now if you excuse us, We have to leave.

Blacksmith: Come back again...

Well...That one was close... I can still hear them though...

Knight commander: Sir Mark, We have spoken to every one in the village, and the ones that saw him, weren´t sure where did he go. others put us on a hold, seending us to places where he wasn´t! But it is sure that he was here. Now We have to split in order to chase him.

Sir Mark: My lord, What are your orders?

Knight Commander: I will go south, to the barony. If he could choose, he would have gone there as he would be closer to the border. But if he, by any chance, went to the Republic of Soria, you and a smaller group will go there. If you find any track of him, send a messenger to me quickly!

Sir Mark: Yes sir.

They start moving, It seems that they had left the horses way back, but once there, they start riding away, separing into the two roads... I no longer hear them...

Claudio 2015/03/26(Thu)16:20 No. 631133 ID: c45e79
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sheik: Are you fine?

Blacksmith:...I think...a-and you?

Sheik: Well, I am alive thanks to you... Can you move?

Blacksmith: I... don´t... know...

Well... I think he will be fine... Now... what just happened was just interesting... in more than one way... I might need to go to the INN and talk to "Uncle" Ray about this. And We should be thinking about where should we go now...

>>631132
Okay, so the one that's sympathetic to you went to the Republic. That's a good point in favor of going there... I don't suppose there's somewhere else entirely we could go, though, so as to not have to evade knights at all?

The barony might be a good place to run. It looks like the Republic has some civil war issues or something, so going there might land you in a war zone. If you go to the barony you could buy some new clothes and keep running south.

>>631133
If you go to the Republic, Mark should be able to divert forces away from you... It's probably a bit safer than trying to sneak past the warzone, too.

How about we get some stuff from the doctor? One thing of bandages, one medicine, and a magical potion. Then the other stuff from the general store.

I suppose you could go to Soria if you want to move but if not you could stay in the inn for a while until you hear news that may help you to decide where to go.

On the other hand you could also stay away from civilization for a while after buy enough food for a week more or less

Claudio 2015/03/28(Sat)10:25 No. 631404 ID: 9300d2
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>>631137
I don´t really know... The barony right now would be infested by knights, And the two "Barons" (The "east baron" and the "west baron") aren't particularly in good terms with each other... I wonder who was the one who got the great idea of splitting the barony in two...

>>631134
Well, the other direction we could go by the road, is going back trough the tunnels, until we arrive outside, in the territory of the Castle of Arldiamir, which is the place where they started to chase me. All of the guards of the other side of the mountain are probably looking for me.
another choise may be just traveling blindly through forests and plains, and hope to end in a better place. This idea it´s not particulary good on my opinion.

>>631155
I don´t know about that... Mark may attract attention, But most of the time, no one wants to mess with the knights of the inquisition. I could use them as some kind of escort and bandits and other dangers won't pay attention to me, but if the knights saw me, I would be in a great trouble.

As for the buying, Yes, I should buy some basic supplies for now.

Acquired: 1 bandage, 1 medicine, 1 magical potion, 1 disinfectant, 2 rations of food, 1 rope ( - 130 gold coins)

I have 140 gold coins now.

>>631167
Stay away from civilization? I don´t like that idea, What if I become crazy? Wait... Nevermind.


Well, The INN, Looks quite bigger than other buildings around here, But it doesn't seem to have many clients today, and it´s getting late.
I may be able to get some information about the roads here.

Claudio 2015/03/28(Sat)10:26 No. 631405 ID: 9300d2
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"Uncle" Ray: Ah, You are back, welcome to my INN.

Sheik: Hi, Have you seen those knights that passed recently?

"Uncle" Ray: Yes, And when they asked, I knew they were looking for you. I don´t know what you did, or even if you did anything, but you saved us, and all of the village cooperated in order to distract them. I Hope they did´t give you much trouble.

Sheik: No, they haven´t, But I will be leaving soon, I don´t want to be of any trouble, and who knows what would happen to you if they discover what you all did. Do you know anything about the roads ahead?

"Uncle" Ray:... These are bad times I tell you, In the republic of Soria there is a fight between two of the most respected and wealthy families, while a great group of bandits are destroying most of the caravans. Also, thanks to the new king that has allowed internal fights between lords, The East - West barony is a war-zone, the two barons went on fight each other, They both claim that the barony should be theirs, and they are too coward to simply fight a duel with each other. As for the Castle of aldiamir is in an alert state, looking for some kind of fugitive. That may be you I presume?

Sheik: Maybe.

Oh great, Wherever I go, there seem to always be conflict... It wasn't a trouble when I was a mercenary.

"Uncle" Ray: Well, It´s getting dark outside, Here, have some drink while I fetch something for you to eat.

Sheik: I thank you, but I don´t drink wine.

"Uncle" Ray: Oh, then I will bring something, just hold on.

I Wait, but it doesn't take him long to come back.

"Uncle" Ray: Here you have, enjoy.

Well, let´s eat.

"Uncle" Ray: Well, It´s getting dark outside, As I said earlier, My house has the door open for you, if you want to sleep, I have a room available, just in the second floor, right door.

Sheik: Well, Thanks again.

I think I will take that, I haven't slept in two days. Maybe if you have some questions you want to ask him.

>>631405
Ask about Sasha and Rose.

>>631404
>Go back to the castle the knights came from
>Wander aimlessly through forests and plains
Yeahh, both those options suck. Republic looks like the best option by far, then.

>>631405
>entire territory is in alert state looking for fugitive

...What did you do (or what do they think you did) to attract so much attention?
At first I thought they were just after you because they thought you were a demon but this is way too organized and broad-reaching to be a monster hunt.

Claudio 2015/03/30(Mon)15:59 No. 631815 ID: 844bfd
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>>631405
...mmm, You are right, The knights of the inquisition don´t ask for help from the local lords, for "Keeping everyone Safe". Well, maybe they are looking for someone else entirely...
Maybe... No, nevermind.

>>631410
Sheik: So, How are Sasha and Rose doing?

"Uncle" Ray: Well, Sasha is in the forest right now, doing her thing, Now Rose has been very happy, heh, I don´t know why, but she tried to help me with the INN, even if there was little to help. She wanted to learn new ways to cook food and that kind of stuff, but she got tired and she is probably sleeping right now.

Sheik: I see. Is she alright? She was hurt by some wolves when I found her...

"Uncle" Ray: Don´t worry, the doctor already chek on those wounds, He said that those were mostly cured, thanks to "whoever" treated those wounds.

There is silence when he stops for a drink.

Uncle Ray: Well... I will be going for now, I should get some sleep too, and it doesn´t seem We will get any visitors. Good night.

Sheik: We see us tomorrow.

Well, I already finished my meal, and ate my bread too, so Maybe I should get moving into my room too.

When I get closer to the door, I hear someone running, judging by the sounds, It was Rose, eavesdropping through the door, probably. And now I hear a door closing. She probably doesn't want to be annoyed.

Claudio 2015/03/30(Mon)16:01 No. 631816 ID: 844bfd
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Well, Here I am... And now that we have time, I have to say:

Thanks for saving my life when I was Hurt that badly. I don´t know if I would have made it if you did´t remind me of the health potion in time...

Sheik Trust in "the voice of the many": 37% (Cooperative, Sheik Will no longer lie, but he eill still try to evade some questions.)

And, I have to tell you, that I lied to you. About the knights, They are as any other order or group, there are the ones that follow a code, or the ones that only want to be remembered as Great demon slayers. The ones that actually want to help, and the ones that don´t even know anything about the order, but you have already seen that probably.

And, I lied About my Friends... The ones I had are probably dead by now, most of them were with my mercenary group. But in the end, they were more followers than friends, for me at least. I learned to not make many friends, especially in this job.
Maybe some lords that I known may want to help me, but it will be better to not risk it.

I am sorry for that...

Everyone has secrets or things they don't want to say, doesn't make you a horrible person, unless it means the lives of innocents.
Unfortunate about your friends. There may be chance a few are still about, but hope is only a feeling, not results.
Thinking away from that, a map would be nice to see what we're dealing with here. My sense of direction is a bit thrown off with all this news. That can wait for tomorrow. You are all kinds of tired and you said that you haven't slept in two days. But keep a weapon under your within arm's reach. You can never know when someone will sneak in.

>>631816
Followers, huh? So you were the leader? I gotta ask again, now. Why do they think you're a demon?

You may want to take a nap, it's been a stressful day.

One question though:

Where do you want to go?

I don't really care if you keeps secrets from us. We only want to help. Just tell us the important things that could hurt you and we will try our best to help.

Sleep for now and we will talk once you're relaxed

Claudio 2015/04/01(Wed)21:29 No. 632488 ID: 735a83
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>>631824
Yes, I was a leader of a mercenary group, and most of the time I was Hired for commanding another Army, with mine as auxiliars, against another kingdom, other times, as an Warfare advisor, or teacher... Like if I were old enough for that. My Mercenary group was mostly like my personal army, I had around 290 soldiers, and my "followers" were the most skillful and Trustworthy of them, serving me as advisors and personal bodyguard.

Why do they think I am a demon?... As I already said, I don´t know. Also They aren´t very influential in this kingdom. Maybe they thought that by "bringing me to justice" They will get more influence in this area?... I don´t think it's healthy to have such thoughts outside my line of work...

>>631827
Where do I wan´t to go?... That´s a very good question... I don´t really know where to go, or what I want right now... curious.

>>631187
>>631870
Yes, It will be better If I sleep for now... I keep my sword near, But I will be sleeping with my improvised javelin at hand if by any chance someone gets closer without making the slightest noise.

Well, Good nights...
...
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