I eat the village elder for his delicious bone marrow

rolled 3, 6, 4 = 13

Month 14, Day 14. The end of the year approaches. Everyone's very excited, especially the kids. With your assistance, the village of Dreamwood has grown into a prosperous, built-up town, with a system of education, a repository of knowledge, a massively increased farming capacity, and an underground bunker big enough to save everyone you know.

Next week, you'll be getting a visit from a skilled smith who specializes in weapons. In the months ahead, you will gain a full suit of Magma Steel armor, to supplement your fireproof suit. You're on your way to becoming unstoppable.

You just hope that this will give you the power you need to face your enemies without fear. And without losing your arms.

>You are weak at defence. You are a master of losing your right arm

ftfy.

rolled 1, 3, 5 = 9

>>8208442
Left, actually.

I thought I had gathered most of what happened in reading the old threads, but what quarry does the quarry road lead to? I do not recall us having a quarry to mine from.

rolled 3, 3, 5 = 11

>>8208479
The town quarry is just past the chasm that lead to your previous place of residence.

>>8208440
Ask about the specifics of the year's end celebration.

>>8208576
Agreed

>>8208576

Seems like a good idea.

rolled 5, 3, 5 = 13

>>8208576
Food and drink figure prominently. The celebration itself is based around an old myth about the world beginning anew with the first sunrise on the first day of the new year, and a tradition has arisen whereby the residents of this area do their best to stuff everything they can into a last-minute party before it all starts over.

There will be no work on the 28th or the 1st of next year. The years-end celebration will take up almost all of the day, and the following day will be one of rest. You have some sway as to what exactly is done during the party, since you are an ally of the village and can shape tradition by your actions.

>>8208654
I say we should check with Our Favorite Viking Santa God and see if there is anything he thinks we should include in the Celebration.

rolled 3, 2, 1 = 6

>>8208654
What is planned is a long string of plays, a dance, multiple large meals, and competitions of all kinds. Vasian has asked to do his own piece of theater, Jaek the swordsman will be staging a mock duel with Jerith, and the Hunters will go through part of the Saga of Perin, a basic oral history of the nation.

>>8208654
The party must contain story time. And snow forts.

>>8208717

We should use our magic to create an awesome ice slide.

>>8208724
>And snow forts.
you read my mind good man.

rolled 3, 4, 2 = 9

>>8208705
Hretmar has experience with similar celebrations among his own kind, which often degenerated into drunken brawls and immense property damage. The Frost Giants really get into it, as their lives are often filled with hardships and points of happiness are few and far between. This is part of the reason for their belligerence.

You have the gift of magic and incredible size. Giving the children rides again would be a good idea, and putting your talents to use in some way would be perfect. Perhaps you could build a statue or puppet some snowmen into a reenactment of one of your stories.

>>8208780
Yes, I have a tendency to do that. It's my gift. And my curse. I'm Spiderman.

Anyway, let's ask Vasian what he's doing. Is it a play?

rolled 4, 5, 6 = 15

>>8208810
His eyes light up as he happily responds. "Of sorts, yes. It details but a brief part of the life of the Baron of Tipory, who once voyaged across the ocean of the stars to the Moon itself! A very engaging story, I think."

>>8208874
"Did he really, or is that just hyperbole?"

rolled 6, 2, 3 = 11

>>8208891
Vasian strokes his chin absently, thinking for a moment. "I'm not quite sure," he says, "Some say he was imprisoned by the King of the Moon and never seen again. Others discount the entire thing as a barmaid's fantasy. As far as I know, no one has been to the Moon to find out."

>>8208930
Hmmm, let's tell him about what we know of our moon. I wonder how he'll react to knowing that we've seen pictures taken from it. I mean, since elementary school books have pictures taken from the moon, I ASSUME we've seen some.

rolled 4, 1, 2 = 7

>>8208987
You explain to Vasian a little about the nature of your planet's Moon, an airless rock upon which nothing lives. On the many occasions you have looked up to this world's Moon, you have found it subtly different, though it is still a cratered, blasted white sphere. You go through a short retelling of the Space Race, which led to a ship built by your nation landing on the Moon, and pictures of the planet being taken from it.

Vasian is impressed. A long, metal tube, rising through the atmosphere on a pillar of fire, carrying men of the world into the ether, on a quest of discovery and a triumph over their enemies. It's the stuff of this planet's fantasy, an unfathomable task without the aid of magic. There are spells, he says, that can show you the world as it hangs in the blackness, and the visions of those who use them have been recorded, but in words, not in pictures. The best view you're likely to have of the entire world comes from the astronomical models in the universities.

>>8209094
(Where'd everyone go?)

Come to think of it, why hasn't anyone used magic to teleport to the moon with a supply of oxygen?

rolled 3, 5, 5 = 13

>>8209170
Presumably, it has been attempted, but Vasian doesn't know about it, either because no one came back, or it has been kept secret.

rolled 5, 4, 6 = 15

>>8208874
>>8208930
I'm wondering if you all disappeared because of this.

>>8209251
Well, I guess there's nothing to do but continue as normal until the end of the month.

rolled 5, 3, 2 = 10

>>8209318
Very well. It was a bit (or a lot) heavy-handed, but there is a purpose behind it.

Will you be wanting to hire the weapon-smith, then?

>>8209381

It's cold on the moon... and he'll need oxygen.

>>8209381
What was heavy handed? I'm not good at spotting these things. Anyway, yes to the smith, but won't he be coming AFTER the celebration? I want us to be there for that.

rolled 1, 3, 6 = 10

>>8209464
Yes. He would.

>>8209468
He's coming in a week. The celebration is in two weeks.

Vasian basically just told you about Baron Munchhausen.

>>8209464
I think there are Americans up there. Don't tell, shhhhh...

>>8209514
Baron who?

>>8209170
>>8209251

sorry, ws making myself a sandwitch.

rolled 5, 6, 6 = 17

>>8209544
Munchhausen.

rolled 1, 6, 4 = 11

>>8209544
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Baron_Munchausen

>>8209567
That's alright.

rolled 1, 2, 1 = 4

>>8209580

rolled 3, 2, 1 = 6

To clarify: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Munchausen

>>8209606
>>8209595
>>8209581
>>8209580
What the hell is happening?

rolled 3, 6, 5 = 14

>>8209633
Nothing that hasn't happened in previous threads, unfortunately.

>>8209580
>>8209581
>>8209595
>>8209606

Oh Goddamnit. Not again.

>>8209606
>>8209595
>>8209581
>>8209580
OH GOD, IT'S HAPPENING AGAIN! THE END TIMES, THEY ARE UPON US!

rolled 5, 2, 4 = 11

>>8209633
Likely a troll. He won't be posting quest updates though, and so should be easy to tell apart.

rolled 1, 4, 4 = 9

Dreman the weaponcaster will have finished with his current projects in a week, and per his agreement with Bem, will visit the town to see the forge and its water-powered bellows, which will be your opportunity to hire him. The meeting can be canceled if you wish.

rolled 2, 4, 3 = 9

>>8209633
>>8209664
>>8209665
The best course of action is to arrive at a consensus on the weapon-smith.

Do you wish to hire him?

>>8209653
I just checked the Archives, this one is the real one. Sub used it in thread 16.

>>8209677
This tripcode is in the archives at thread 7, and so is probably real.

>>8209743
Excellent.

>>8209726
We do it. Wait, I thought we were going to ask him if he wanted to settle here? I don't recall us wanting new weapons. Ah well, sure, hire him.

>>8209094
> which led to a ship built by your nation landing on the Moon
>ship built by your nation
>your nation

Canada built the Lunar Lander?

>>8209789
I have thread 7 up right now. He did NOT use the Trip there.

>>8209726

Will the weaponsmith be moving into the town to work, upgrading our forge, or working outside the town and delivering the completed goods?

>>8209789

No, it isn't: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/7828305/

rolled 6, 1, 3 = 10

>>8209836
He specializes in weapons, but is otherwise a skilled smith, something you've been wanting for a while. Will you be introducing yourself the same way as with the previous migrants? If so, I'll skip to the next week.

>>8209851
I think he's implying that we're from the USA.

>>8209865
Yes.

>>8209865

I think that would be the best idea. It worked last time after all.

rolled 6, 2, 5 = 13

>>8209851
Maya's mind is from the United States, specifically NYC, originally. Unless a different origin is desired.

>>8209864
If hired, he will live and work in Dreamwood. His belongings will be moved here. He does not own the forge he currently operates, so you won't be getting new anvils or tools out of this, though.

>>8209914
I think our original form should be retconned to Carrie Underwood.

>>8209865

Recruit the smith, get better weapons for our adventuring buddies, as well as the town's hunters and militia, then get our magical giant sized fire/frost sword and a masterwork powerclaw.

>>8209914

How good is our current equipment, can we buy better in Fain? Could we front the smith some money to buy some better gear and bring it with him?

>>8209914
Our origin is fine.

Dreman would be an valuable asset to our town, let's get him settled down.

rolled 2, 1, 2 = 5

>>8210042
Your current equipment consists of the armor and weaponry you have had since day one, with the addition of a giant bow and a fireproof suit. Trollskin Leather Armor is available right now, and a full suit of Magma Steel armor will be ready by the second month of next year. No weapons were ordered to go with it.

>>8209914
Can a history of not being murdered on the subway give us a bonus to fighting in the Underdark?

>>8210086

Sorry, I meant the equipment at our Forge, can we upgrade our anvils and tools?

rolled 2, 6, 3 = 11

>>8210087
Perhaps.

>>8210126
Yes. Would you like Bem to bring back better forge equipment when he accompanies Dreman to the town?

>>8210164
Yeah, we don't want our new blacksmith working with subpar tools after all.

>>8210164

Yes, people are less likely to ask a skilled smith why he has a wagon full of top of the line smithing equipment. While we're at it, buy a wagon and something to pull it, we can always use more livestock.

rolled 3, 4, 5 = 12

It has been seven days. The seventh field is undergoing rapid expansion as wood is gathered from the forest. You intend to get as much done as possible before your armor is ready, since you will almost surely begin adventuring again at that point, leaving the town to fend for itself. The forge has been expanded yet again, and roads are being laid between the fields and the town. Eventually, the main part will start to reach over the river, as further water-powered buildings take shape along it.

The elders, taught by both Vasian and yourself, and drawing upon the library's extensive holdings and your own writings, have been crafting their own plans for expansion, along the technological path you think best. The addition of a master smith will make metalworking much easier, leading to the production of pipes, boilers, gears, turbines, and all the things that steam power will require down the road.

With your meager scrying skills, you spotted Bem and Dreman approaching from a fair ways off, looking through the icicles hanging from the trees standing by the road. You hid in the false granary while they approached, and just before you cut the link you saw the smith's eyes widen in surprise as he got his first glimpse of this out-of-the-way hovel. Impressed, you hope.

A new cow and wagon accompanied the two, filled to the brim with as many tools and anvils as it could carry, along with a dozen books or so. Dreman was taken on the standard tour, meeting the original smiths and seeing their work with Averron plate and bog iron. After that, the elders brought him to the new granary to see the fields, while you approached as silently as possible. Before you even got close, he turned, and looked right at you.

“Explain your presence here, Northman,” he said coolly, placing a hand on his belt.

Explain ourselves.

>>8210322

Smile, wave and introduce ourselves.

>>8210375
Seems sensible.
As usual, we should remain polite and honest.

>>8210322

Doh! Well, he hasn't attacked us yet. I suppose we introduce ourselves. Politely and non-threateningly, of course. Then shown him around the forges to win (hopefully) over.

>>8210322


Explain/Introduce.

we explain ourselves. after all, it's what we were planning on doing anyways.

>>8210384
>>8210409
This.

>>8209789

Clever girl.

rolled 1, 5, 3 = 9

You tell him, as best you can, about your arrival, your meeting with these people, and your work here, while he listens intently, his eyes never wavering. Bem is noticeably agitated, Lark is amused, and Sahl never takes his gaze off the back of the man's head. His arms are crossed, concealing the faint glint of metal from beneath his coat.

When you have finished, the smith speaks, his expression neutral and unchanging.

“I have known your kind before. Treacherous, lawless beasts, unworthy of my care.” He squints. “But you. You are a question. I see that the people here live in no fear, either of you or of the Lord. Why?”

>>8210502

"This town has protected me and I have done my best to return the favor. I like to watch over my friends and help them prosper. Although, I am sure that the increased crop yields, cheap labor and hot baths don't hurt"

>>8210502
"Um, because we've been nice and helped them with stuff? We sorta just went over that."

>>8210502
Because we helped them to become thriving little village from bunch of collapsing shacks (no offense) and protected them from danger?

>>8210502
"I've helped them and in turn, they've aided me. As you'll probably won't believe me if I tell you what we have accomplished in the last year, you should ask them yourself. In case you want to speak with them, I'll be waiting here." Afterwards we should sit down and wait, like we did when we arrived at the village for the first time.

I'm not sure if we should add that we're also an incredible kisser.

>>8210695
>I'm not sure if we should add that we're also an incredible kisser.

Probably not.

>>8210695
Yeah, the kisser part should probably be left out... the rest looks great though.

>>8210502

"Why don't you ask them?"

Wave and go work on the roads or the fields or something while the humans talk, he isn't going to start trusting you just because you tell him to.

rolled 4, 6, 5 = 15

>>8210639
>>8210695
"You speak like a human," he replies, relaxing a bit, "Or as humans ought to speak. I am inclined to believe you."

His hand moves to his side, resting against it. Sahl remains tense.

"You obviously have need of me, or I would not be here," he observes, looking over the town, "My skill is in weapons, as I'm sure you know. What would you like me to build for you?"

>>8210768
"Okay, so imagine this really big crossbow, more of a ballista really, that can fire several shots in a row without having to reload."

>>8210768
Grin at the smith. "Oh I am sure we will find something to keep you busy, but why don't you spend the rest of the day get acquainted with the town some more. No need to rush these things"

>>8210768

The town's hunters and militia could use some better equipment, and I need something that can kill Fire Demons and Frost Giants.

>>8210768

Forge me EXCALIBUR!

>>8210768

Also, when we get the chance, we should talk with him about his past dealings with the other Frost Giants, and maybe find out how he spotted us so quickly. Once he has warmed up to us, of course. Don't want to make him too ill at ease

>>8210817
Also some good quality weapons for villagers so they can fend for themselves when we aren't here. Also We should get some good melee weapon. I'm actually thinking polearm - it would give us great reach, as well as both stabby and choppy attacks (and maybe even bashy ones).

>>8210768
Invite him to get to know the villagers some more. If he's not interested give him our wishlist of weapons.

rolled 6, 3, 5 = 14

>>8210817
"A repeating crossbow," he says back, "An ingenious weapon, one I have had experience with in the past." He raises an eyebrow. "Difficult to make, but worth the effort."

>>8210833
"A single crossbow can bring down either, if your aim is true," says Dreman, nodding absently, "The power of the bolt is the main concern."

>>8210835
After you explain what Excalibur was, he states that enchantment is beyond his power. However, he could easily make you a nigh-unbreakable sword with Magma Steel, and it could be enchanted elsewhere.

>>8210819
"I plan to," he replies. "Do not mistake me for a fool, Maya. If you are who you say you are, there will be no trouble. If you are not," he shrugs, "We will see."

>>8210881
"Simple. One of my favorites, actually. Very deadly when used correctly."

>>8210768
It would probably be prudent to inform him that we are NOT going to go around using equipment made by him to loot and plunder.

Explain some of the basic plans to him.

>>8210997

"I wouldn't imagine a blacksmith of your talents could ever be viewed as a fool. Regardless, it should become apparent rather quickly that I have told the truth."

Also, I like this guy. Paranoid, yet reasonable.

>>8210997
Also tell him how we use Summoned ice arrows, so loading would not be a problem. Though ability to shoot regular bolts would be good, but not necessary.

>>8211022

Also, it might be good to see if he would be willing to teach the other town smiths as he went. Not sure if that was implied or not.

>>8211022

This is a good idea. We don't want him to think we are gearing up for a war of conquest. Though, it would be hard to do that anyway given our town's size.

rolled 2, 4, 1 = 7

>>8210872
He was in the army, which is where he picked up his skills, in the Engineering division. From what little he says, you gather that he was once stationed in the North, when one of the many cease-fires was signed with Forus.

>>8211022
You tell him the gist of your main plans. While you're away, the town has only its militia and the horsemen it can summon for defense. If Demons start pouring out of fissures when you're off slaying trolls, you want your people to at least have a fighting chance to retreat with their lives intact. There are any number of threats that could crop up, and you want them to be prepared.

>>8211125
"Understood. When you have my full trust, you will know it."

>>8211127
You tell him a little bit about your magic, and your ability to summon arrows of ice, though you don't go into detail. He tells you that he could install a catch to prevent metal bolts from exiting the magazine, thus allowing you to fire ice bolts without a standard one blocking the way. Regardless of which you were using, however, the mechanism would still have to be wound after each shot.

With the strength of your kind, he observes, that wouldn't be much a problem.

>>8210997
I like this guy. So he is capable of smithing Magma Steel eh? That sounds like something good for the resume.

rolled 4, 5, 5 = 14

>>8211187
That was the plan, yes. The blacksmiths you have are like children compared to him. Just from him working in the same area, they would learn much. It is his intention to train them, since he will need their help for larger projects, and in case he becomes unavailable for whatever reason.

rolled 4, 6, 1 = 11

>>8211303
"All it requires is patience, if you have the tools."

Magma Steel is difficult to shape. Even to soften it, you need a bellows on full blast for hours, and to bend it, you need clamps and plenty of weight. Making anything out of it is like crafting steel in slow motion.

>>8211022
This.

>>8211353
Interesting. SupProc, can you remind me of the qualities of Magma Steel, other than being nigh-unbreakable?

>>8211408
That, and being nigh unmeltable. Pretty much it IIRC.

rolled 1, 3, 3 = 7

>>8211408
The armor is extremely durable and cannot be melted or shaped easily; it is forged far beneath the earth, where rock runs like water.

Magma Steel is extremely durable, very difficult to deform, and heat-resistant to a ridiculous degree. It is quite heavy, making it impractical for humans and many other beings to wear exclusively, but it is capable of withstanding a large amount of punishment. Crossbow bolts glance off it like pebbles, blades of all kinds draw across without scratching it.

Like most armor, it transmits vibration, and because of its durability, its structure cannot absorb energy by warping. Thus, sufficiently powerful explosive effects or weapon strikes can kill the occupant without actually damaging the armor.

>>8211022
I agree, we should emphasize our do-gooding plans and our armloss experiences.

>>8211408
being almost indestructable is all you can really ask for an alloy. it means armor will be far stronger, and near impenatrable, while the weapons will be able to hold an insanely fine edge. if we sharpen a magma steel blade to the sharpest we can, we should be able to hew through entire trolls all day long.

rolled 5, 4, 4 = 13

>>8211363
>>8211577
You explain your plans a bit further, delving into a bit of scientific knowledge. You also elaborate on your reason for getting tougher armor; you're tired of losing arms. Besides that, if you are seriously hurt without a healer or without the stamina to use your own healing spells, you're out. And that leaves the town on its own.

>>8211566
Thanks. Let's not get hit by a bomb, m'kay?

>>8211711
in b4 IED

rolled 6, 4, 6 = 16

Anything further to ask the smith or talk to him about?

Timeskip to the celebration is being written. If there is anything you would like to add, please speak.

>>8211828
Ask him the reason why so many fancy weapons and armors have gems and stuff on them. Do they have any purpose other than to make them look pretty?

>>8211828
Not that I can think of. Let's timeskip and see what else comes up.

Also, which thread had the last town/personal inventory? Should we look at that and the status of our many, many projects?

>>8211711
hey sam, has there been any sign of supernova, he never really mentioned when he'd be resuming
>>8211828
subprocessor you can link to all the archives via

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Frost
of course you probably knew that already

>>8211828
a shield might be nice

In the future, maybe we should be a little more subtle when introducing ourselves to new immigrants. Instead of sneaking up behind them and yelling boo, we could have them turn a corner and find us helping some villagers raise a barn. Or we could be working out in a field with no clear frame of reference, so we just appear as a strange blue person until another villager walks up next to us.

The tour guide could be casual about introducing us; "There's Bob, and Mal, and Maya, and Steve, and that's our distillery, wait until you try our cider! What, a Frost Giant? Where? Oh Maya's not a Frost Giant, that would be absurd! She's just big boned, but don't mention it to her, she's a bit sensitive about her weight."

>>8211915
(He's in Zeonquest right now, though it's just finishing up. He said he'd go on a bit of a break before the next HANA Quest arc.)

rolled 5, 1, 5 = 11

>>8211851
Sometimes gems and precious metal trimmings are only for show, and sometimes they hold actual magical power. An enchanted stone can give a weapon unrivaled strength, sharpness, or luck in striking. It can also gift the implement with an aura of fire, or a blinding light that burns only evil. It can be impossible to tell whether a gem is just a gem or a secret reserve of immense power, which makes a man with a jewel-encrusted sword all the more dangerous.

>>8211965
>The tour guide could be casual about introducing us; "There's Bob, and Mal, and Maya, and Steve, and that's our distillery, wait until you try our cider! What, a Frost Giant? Where? Oh Maya's not a Frost Giant, that would be absurd! She's just big boned, but don't mention it to her, she's a bit sensitive about her weight."

This. Dear god, this. It's hilarious.

rolled 3, 3, 3 = 9

>>8211881
Personal:

Canvas Overalls
Canvas Apron
Patchwork Armor Skirt
Patchwork Armor Shinguards
Patchwork Armor Armguards
Canvas Bra
Canvas Hair Tie
Giant Steel Battleaxe (long-handle)
Giant Steel Shortsword
Water Cask (3/3 full)
Misc. Small (human-size) Items
Dented Shield (human-size)
13 Long Arrows (damaged, human-size)
Bear Skull
Inscribed Tablet
Giant Wooden Ring
Alchemic Glove
Averron Plate Blade Shovel
6 Giant Javelins
Earth-Stone
Demonskin Suit (Full)
Trollhide Armor (Full)
Giant Bow

>>8212038
This makes me want to play Castle of the Winds again...

>>8211965
Dear god that is epic.

rolled 1, 3, 6 = 10

Project list, since last update:

Auto-generate defense tasks like archery training
Educate the villagers so that the knowledge is self sustainable
Use earth magic to detect shallow deposits in forest, dig them up with ice
Make jewel throne, become warp god
Build up the town to take advantage of the natural resources such as explosion trees and mining
Continue to learn Frost Giant language
Work on reducing our weakness to fire, be it through magic or armor.
Learn more magic, ice-scrying, ice that spreads like fire, doom comets, cold lightsaber, ice shard rain
Weapon practice
Learn Heat pump
Learn healing magic
Continue to strengthen palisade
Practice with bow, make a stronger one
Increase magic capacity
Start constructing underground 'bunker', with hidden storerooms and tunnels leading to the woods, as well as a place for you to hide and sleep under the fake granary.
Build road to quarry, crane and pulley
Make alcohol, syrup
Ice-distill ethanol for fuel
Later: plant apple trees for cyder and applejack
Learn about Perin: history, customs, etc.
Have Jerith learn luck magic

>>8212112
I think we already learned Heat Pump, it should probably be taken off the list.

rolled 3, 2, 1 = 6

>>8212112
The vast majority of these tasks take place in the background, only surfacing when they deserve mention. For the most part, this list exists to keep me from forgetting what you want to do.

>>8212130
In fact, looking at the list there's a LOT of stuff still on there that we've already finished.

>>8212050
Oh god. I loved that game.

rolled 1, 5, 4 = 10

>>8212138
Auto-generate defense tasks like archery training (ongoing)
Educate the villagers so that the knowledge is self sustainable (ongoing)
Use earth magic to detect shallow deposits in forest, dig them up with ice (ongoing)
Make jewel throne, become warp god (far-future)
Build up the town to take advantage of the natural resources such as explosion trees and mining (ongoing)
Continue to learn Frost Giant language (ongoing)
Learn ice that spreads like fire, doom comets (ongoing)
Weapon practice (ongoing)
Practice Heat pump, healing magic (ongoing)
Practice with bow (ongoing)
Increase magic capacity (ongoing)
Make alcohol, syrup (ongoing)
Ice-distill ethanol for fuel (ongoing)
Plant apple trees for cyder and applejack (future)
Learn about Perin: history, customs, etc. (ongoing)
Have Jerith practice luck magic (ongoing)

rolled 2, 4, 3 = 9

>>8212193
Again, mostly an internal list, not to be worried about. Anything to add?

>>8212193
Thanks SubProc!

>>8212243
I do believe a Jewel Throne was mentioned last time, after we got ANOTHER 20 on the loot roll. You said you'd add it to the list.

>>8212264
It's #4, like I asked :D

>>8212193
forge a legacy in blood and fire that will resound across the ages

>>8212276
No.

>>8212269
Damnit, I really need to learn to take my time and read more thoroughly.

Timeskip to the party, give rides and make snow golems.

*Back from making more sandwitches*

Lets get to the party!

Question: How long does Hretmar's shrinking spell last for? If it lasts indefinitely, or he can recast it often enough it might as well be lasting indefinitely, then I have an idea.

Why don't we get him to shrink us, and then go down to the capital while human-sized? We won't look fully human thanks to our blue skin and hair, but odds are, their reaction wouldn't be "AHH DON'T EAT ME" but rather "That's funny. What happened to your skin?" to which we reply that we were afflicted by a curse. Even then, though, we could probably minimize that factor by dressing in our demonskin armor, and posing as an adventurer.

Then, once we get to the capital, we buy our noble title using the gems we got from the demons. Once the noble title is granted, we reveal that the curse did more than just change the color of our skin and hair, and ask the Lord to suspend the bounties on us.

rolled 5, 1, 5 = 11

Last month, day 28. Welcome to party town. This breakfast may be the best meal you've ever had. Meat of all kinds stretching to the end of the table, pancakes with Dreamwood's own delicious syrup, biscuits, gravy, and actual bacon. Everything is perfect, down to the smallest bit. Not to mention that you're inside the new Hall, instead of sitting on the ground. Dreman seems to be satisfied with the answers he got from the people of the town, given that he hasn't disappeared quietly or tried to murder you in your sleep. It'd be hard to pick him out of the rest, seeing how easily he fits in here.

After breakfast comes the real fun. An archery contest proves Kel to have the best aim, though the farmers have become more skilled with their bows, enough to make them a real threat at shorter ranges. You and the kids construct two ice castles at opposite ends of a field and enact a siege with snow-golems and a samurai of purest water. The samurai leads the children into battle, slicing apart the powdery beasts with his sword while the little ones smack them with sticks. You don't move much when you're pulling the strings, but once most of your 'minions' have been defeated, you throw up your hands in despair and the castles explode into snowflakes. This may be your favorite way to use all that power you've got.
Jaek and Jerith duke it out with their chosen weapons, the first with a two-handed sword and the second with telekinesis. They float around in slow motion as the mage lifts their bodies, letting them walk on walls and leap through the air like they live in the Matrix. All eyes are on them as Jaek levels his sword, asking his friend if he has any last words.

rolled 6, 2, 5 = 13

>>8212773
And then a small child escapes its mother's grasp and kicks him in the balls. Jerith seizes his opportunity, ripping the sword from the poor man's hands and shoving him down, shouting at him to yield. He does, with much lamentation. And so the mage secures the victory, praising his brave apprentice for bringing down the evil swordsman in his moment of triumph.

After a short break, the Hunters take over, re-enacting the early days of Perin, with each taking the role of one of the successor Lords, driving back the trolls, the giants, and the evil men of the East, conquering all and leading their people to victory after victory. They show the first meeting of Human with Hagrek, and the ancient agreement that paved the way for the 'factory race' and their attaining a place in all cities. They show the discovery of the Ulls, in the form of mercenaries who assisted the Sixth Lord in beating back the progenitors of Forus, and accepted an offer to settle in Perin as long as they were left to themselves.

Vasian goes next, playing the part of the Baron of Tipory, exploring the ether on a ship of stone, powered by a chained god and his secret, arcane arts. With Lark's illusions providing a backdrop, the Baron lands on the Moon, finding it a desolate, but livable place, and meeting the giant King and Queen of the Moon, staying for many days and nights in there labyrinthine palace. While in the care of those two ridiculous characters, he falls in love with the Queen, and is later chased from the palace by the irate King, riding a metal horse which fires bolts of iron from its mouth. The story ends with the Baron's ship lassoed by the King, and his final fate left up to the audience's imagination.

>>8212758
In the end, that's probably what we will end up doing. But we need to get a good reputation first, so that we're already well known. Besides, our lifespan is now ~250 years. We can wait two or three more before getting a title.

rolled 3, 6, 5 = 14

>>8212788
The day begins to wind down at sunset, with the last meal and the last story, a version of the original myth that was passed down from the first inhabitants of the land. Everyone awaits the end of the last glimmer of light, and when the sun sinks beneath the horizon, leaving nothing but the dull red as it moves, the people look away, finding a comfortable place in which to wait for the inevitable return of the brightness of life. The red fades, leaving only the black of the ether and the tiny points of the stars. The year ends in silence.

rolled 3, 1, 4 = 8

>>8212758
It lasts for about two days maximum, but keeping it running for that long will drain even him. There are still potential side-effects, which makes the result of using it a matter of luck (meaning you will roll for it).

>>8212807
We never ended up making fireworks, did we...

>>8212773
* enough Meat to satisfy a frost giantess?
impressive.

>>8212807
Pass the dark days by telling stories that nobody in town knows, like Star Wars.

rolled 5, 1, 3 = 9

>>8212846
The moment of Dawn would be the perfect time to do this. It would still be dark enough for them to stand out.

>>8212906
I'm not sure their ears can withstand awesomeness of that magnitude.

We should figure out a way to speak through an enchanted mirror, have someone bring it to the king and neg. that way IMO

>>8212788
iron horse firing bolts of iron from its mouth?

SPACE MARINE TERMINATOR BIKE!!!!!!!!!!!

Hmm. If we went and claimed citizenship, would we be able to avoid the draft by claiming to be a priestess of Hretmar? Would Hretmar be okay with us doing so, since that's basically what we are (priests being people who intercede between humanity and the gods, and that's pretty much what we do)?

rolled 5, 3, 4 = 12

>>8212975
Priests are not draft-immune. In fact, those who have some pull with gods are sought-after for many reasons.

>>8212940
Die Hard? Lord of the Rings, even?

>>8213055
I was just looking for an excuse to toss out the Akbar reference. Star Wars sounds great.

>>8213055
Listening to commoners in a typical D&D setting pick apart LOTR might be amusing, in a DM of the Rings kind of way.

>>8213055
Tenacious D.

>>8212773
>>8212788
>>8212807

Fiesta!

Also, here is the troll battle picture that was requested last Friday. I took some liberties with the "ice armor" mostly because I have no idea how to represent a bunch of ice being summoned onto one's body. I am just going to pretend that we are able to get this level of detail based off the statue we made for Vasian. Yay for artistic license!

Also, here is one with out armor, because I did all the work on the layer underneath it anyways.
I will be gone for a bit, but if anyone has anymore request, just let me know. Still working on one with Maya playing with the kids.

>>8213099
epic.

>>8213099
More awesome draw-based blessings! Yay!

rolled 1, 6, 2 = 9

>>8213099
Yes.

rolled 3, 5, 6 = 14

You want fireworks at dawn? You got it.

You want to tell a story to pass the night? Tell me which one.

>>8213223
Frickin' Star Wars. Original me probably wasn't dorky enough to be able to summarize LOTR from memory, but everyone knows Star Wars. Not the prequels, either; the real ones..

rolled 2, 4, 1 = 7

>>8213258
Prequels? You mean those movies that established an alternate setting and have nothing to do with the original trilogy?

Star Wars it is.

Oh shit, these will be the first people in years to not know in advance how Empire Strikes Back is gonna end.

>>8213283
>Prequels? You mean those movies that established an alternate setting and have nothing to do with the original trilogy?

I like the way you think.

What are we gonna do about ewoks? Leave 'em as-is? I bet we can do better.

star wars was a great series. shame they never made the pre-quels.

>>8213515
There was awesome site about how evoks were really an violent cannibals. Can't seem to be able to google it.

>>8213515
we'll just do as was originally intended and change ewoks back to wookiees

then it'll all make sense again

>>8213849
but...but... how will we use the chewbacca defence then?

rolled 5, 6, 5 = 16

The quiet shatters at your voice as you begin. “Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away.” The tale unfolds with all the grace you remember. An evil Empire, born of hate and fear, oppression and destruction its favored tools. A tiny Rebellion, fighting a near-hopeless battle for freedom and justice.

The creaking, damaged ship of Rebels cascades through the ether, bolts of red and green flying back and forth between it and the oncoming dreadnought, a city-sized ship dubbed the Destroyer of Stars. An Imperial Mage clothed all in black watches his prey, leveling his gloved fist to signal the boarding party. His breath cycles through arcane machinery, keeping his armored body alive for one more second with every tortured movement of his artificial lungs. He is a man full of hate and pain, and he is not to be trifled with.

White-clad Imperial Storm-Troopers burst through the sealed doors of the escaping craft, killing all who resist them. Two metallic golems, one gifted with the power of infinite translation and the other with vast intelligence, flee from the soldiers' path, and after the short one has received the Princess's message, eject from the ship in a miniscule lifeboat.

They land in the desert, embarking on separate journeys. The smaller one insists on completing his mission, while the other walks off in a huff. In the end, both are captured by brown-robed, glowing-eyed traders, who travel in a ship that moves on treaded wheels, propelled by a great furnace. The golems are sold to a farm boy and his guardians, and the story picks up.

rolled 3, 4, 1 = 8

>>8213880
The ancient master Obi-Wan teaches young Luke to feel the Force, the primal, silent energy that permeates all. He gives him his father's light-saber, a small device that emits a blade that can cut through anything on command. Driven from his home by Storm-Troopers searching for the golems, losing his aunt and uncle to their bolt-guns, Luke runs with Obi-Wan to the wretched hive of scum and villany, the ether-port Mos Eisley. There they find themselves a transport, in the form of the Millenium Falcon, and its pilots, the arrogant, self-serving Han Solo, and his immensely strong companion, the Wookie Chewbacca.

To the ruins of Alderran, where they are trapped and captured by the Death Star, a ship orders of magnitude larger than the Star Destroyer, a War-Moon with the power to erase an entire planet with a single shot. They hide inside the Falcon's secret compartments, steal the armor of two Storm-Troopers, and find the Princess, managing to get themselves trapped again and forced into a machine that crushes heavy waste.

Everything comes crashing down. Obi-Wan, after removing a crucial component from the artifact which binds the Falcon inside the Death Star, is slain in a duel with the dark lord Vader right in front of Luke, who fires blindly at the armored man, unwittingly hitting several troopers and setting them ablaze with his stolen bolt-gun.

rolled 5, 4, 1 = 10

>>8213906
Escape. The Princess laments the destruction of her homeworld and the loss of her father, as Luke mourns for his guardians and for Obi-Wan. Han, as usual, is concerned only with himself and his pay, eventually securing the remainder of the royal Leia's fortune to cover his costs. The information carried by the small golem spurns an attack, thought futile by some, against the Death Star with small, x-winged ethercraft, one of them piloted by Luke.

In the ensuing battle, almost all of the tiny ships fall to the bolts of the War-Moon, and more are cut down by the dark lord himself, flying a superior craft. Luke hears the voice of his friend and teacher, learning to trust in the Force. He shuts off the enchanted device that aims his weapons, and closes his eyes... He lets go. Han returns in his Falcon, cutting down Vader's minions with a burst of bolt-fire, sending the dark lord careening off into the ether, as Luke fires, straight down the middle.

Two flaming, shining arrows penetrate the tunnel that leads to the furnace at the heart of the War-Moon, causing a reaction that destroys the entire vessel even as its commander gives the order to fire. Luke and Han find their way back safely, and receive the thanks of the Princess, as well as medals to commemorate their service. A New Hope fades to black as the villagers applaud. Perfect.

rolled 3, 2, 5 = 10

That took awhile. Brief rundown of the next two films? Skip to dawn? It's your party.

Sure is Reign of Fire here.

>>8213937
Brief rundown.

>>8213937
>>8213974
save the next two for another night

for now let's make some fireworks out of ice javelins

>>8213937
It's not like we haven't seen star wars, I don't think you need to summarize it for us.

>>8213990
Time for some fireworks. Afterwards, how hard is it for us to get drunk?

YEAH! LET'S GET DRUNK AND HIT ON HUMAN CHICKS!

and ice grenades. make sure no sharp bits fall on the village, though.

The delicious part is seeing what gets changed for the particular audience.

rolled 4, 2, 5 = 11

>>8214127
Roughly six times as hard.

rolled 3, 3, 6 = 12

Dawn comes. The sun, ever brilliant, appears in the East, sending waves of shimmering orange across the clouds. You lead the villagers outside, gathering your power. Strings of blue and green weave from the fingers of your mind, reaching into the heavens. You call upon Hretmar's strength and ask for his blessing, launching arrows of ice into the darkened sky.

Bright, vibrant colors sweep through the air as the arrows detonate, sending bursting shards in every direction. You can feel your patron god pour his will into the wind, lighting up the town with spheres of red and yellow, runic symbols adorning their surfaces. They morph at your command amidst the exploding fireworks, shifting into patterns of whirling circles, gaining sharp angles and molding themselves into the shapes you see.

The dark lord, glorious in red and orange, moves across the stars, swinging his bright-red sword, doing battle with the blue and green of Obi-Wan, the master of the Force. Tiny red-white ships fly about in the distance, fighting others and detonating in flashes of light. The one that is left fires its torpedoes as Vader brings his sword across, ending the old Master and the gigantic vessel in one massive blast of thunder.

Twinkling snowflakes filter down, reflecting the rays of the rising sun. Your spectacular performance leaves you exhausted but full of excitement at what you've shown your people. They all congratulate you on a job well done, and you thank Hretmar for his assistance. Not a bad way to start the day, is it?

>>8214127

Um...yeah. Getting drunk with our levels of strength might end poorly. Not to mention the fact that us falling on something will either destroy it or kill it. Lets just be merry and not be forced to make rolls to resist vomiting in the town square.

>>8214274

I believe that deserves a solid FUCK YEAH!

>>8214274
FUCK YEAH

>>8214274
That's cool and a bit on the trippy side. Everybody sleeps in the next day I guess.

rolled 1, 6, 5 = 12

I really don't know if I can top everything I've already said.

Is there anything else you really want to do right now?

>>8214417
Naah, it's just partytime, right? Does it look like anyone in town wants to discuss business (yes, be attentive and check)? Besides, it's about time for everyone to crash. Who's gonna take guard duty while the whole town is out?

>>8214417
Relax and enjoy the rest of the day. Be social with the town. Tomorrow we continue with our agenda.

rolled 1, 5, 4 = 10

>>8214476
Everyone generally sleeps at the same time. Occasionally one of the hunters will stay up, but that's unusual. There isn't a guard as such.

No one seems to have anything pressing to discuss. They're all fairly tired, as are you.

rolled 4, 2, 3 = 9

As intended, you spend the remainder of the day resting, alternately sleeping or doing something that doesn't require much energy, like teaching Vasian how to play chess. It won't be long before you have to start plowing, so you should conserve your strength anyway. You read up a bit on armor, learning a little about how a full suit's going to restrict your movement. As heavy as Magma Plate is, just running with it on will train your muscles fairly quickly. Having the extra protection will be worth whatever strain it puts on you, you think.

>>8214774
Can we just get a chain magmasteel bikini instead then?

>>8214866

The armour's already been ordered.

>>8214896
I'm sure the smiths will be more than willing to adapt the order once we describe the new... "structure."

rolled 2, 4, 1 = 7

>>8214866
>>8214930
That would defeat the purpose of the armor. For one thing, it would remove the pauldrons.

>>8214896
>armour
>our
>u

Britfag, Canadafag...? Indiafag?

>>8214942
Bikinis and pauldrons are not mutually exclusive.

>>8214947

Ausfag.

rolled 5, 2, 4 = 11

>>8214974

>>8215002
Oh yeah! Those guys!

Wanna have a blue? Get an ambo for the drongo! Yobbo Banana Benders!

>>8214974

Oh god damn it. I really didn't need to see that.

Image aside, there is no point in changing the order now. Though we may want to start training with the armor on to build our strength

>>8215111

Ahahahahah no. We only ever talk like that to troll tourists. Our everyday speech is generally just whatever combination of British and American English we feel like using, with a few slang words here and there. We get mistaken for Brits all the damn time when we got to America.

rolled 3, 6, 1 = 10

Alright. It's been a long, slow day. My brain is tired of writing. So.

Next story post will be it, if anyone can decide on what should be in it.

>>8215358
*shrug*
Technically the last post was a good high-note ending. Forward-looking and what not. The only place to really go from here is adventure hooks or more character background.

>>8215358
Sub proccessor, for inspiration, please open the following links and play them:
http://www.rainymood.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMnrl0tmd3k

I would suggest a nice run down to a proper sleep.

>>8215430
Also, given how slow it is, I'm not sure most of the regulars are still awake. Might just be me and two or three full-on Anons.

Alot of people would be missing out on key bits.

>>8215358
should be s greeting the new day gatehring everyone out nice and early to watch the sun as it rises and then dispersing to pick duties up again

>>8215358
Timeskip to receiving armour

Subprocessor trust in >>8215439

This is a potent calmness inducing combo.

As for what Miss Maya 'hivemind' Terrasdottir is going to do when winding down I'd suggest the strange errant thought concerning "What the heck a female frost giant would be doing in the body of a male denizen of NYC?".

inb4 homeless crazy, original Maya-mind has got to have better survival skills than that.

Timeskip to getting armor, training with armor, and preparing to leave on our next adventure so we can start off the next thread with something exciting.

>>8215450
I'm still here.

>>8215550
>"What the heck a female frost giant would be doing in the body of a male denizen of NYC?"

Fapping.

rolled 2, 1, 5 = 8

>>8215522
>>8215578
The next thread will start with something interesting. I think you can be sure of that.

rolled 2, 6, 2 = 10

One year down. Two centuries and some change to go. Could be worse.

The sun returns to its resting place beneath a cloudless sky as you retire to your underground home, content. Dreamwood winds down, slowly. Your adopted villagers step lightly on the snow-covered ground, walking home. To the houses you designed, to sleep securely just above you, always under your protection.

This is your home now. Even if you could find a way to go back, to the place where you were nothing special, just a face among billions, why would you want to leave? Everything you want is here. All the people who need you are here. What would become of them if you left, to go back to your old self, your old life? Hopefully, it's something you will never have to find out.

For now, you'll sleep, thinking of your future. A future worth striving for.

>>8215626
manly tears

>>8215626

Awesome. Thanks for running the quest again! The effort is appreciated.

rolled 1, 3, 4 = 8

>>8215709
No problem. I enjoy it, even though I'm off my game sometimes. Thanks for being here.

>>8215618
Will the interesting thing be a named NPC who's female? Do we have any yet or are they all dudes?

>>8215550
Probably putting the fear of D&D back into the nation.

>>8215740

Preferably one who's willing to scissor with female frost giant.

>>8215759
ya srsly

we got, like, an inverse harem anime goin on here

>>8215740
>>8215759

Love interests are for babies. We have ADVENTURE! that needs tending. Also, I can almost smell the industrial revolution coming. I am so excited!

rolled 5, 1, 4 = 10

>>8215740
All named characters besides yourself are male.

>>8215759
That would probably end badly.

>>8215775
You don't have any love interests. It's just that women tend to take the less-prominent tasks, keeping them out of the spotlight.

>>8215831
>It's just that women tend to take the less-prominent tasks,

in during -4 STR

(seriously though, I'm just messin with ya, the current state is perfectly fine)

rolled 1, 2, 4 = 7

>>8215981
I have focused much more on what you're doing than who you're interacting with. I am always open to suggestions, and if you see a potential problem or just something odd, I'd like to know.

I hadn't given much thought to NPC gender until it was brought up.

>>8216082

Well, it makes sense that most of the leaders and hunters (ie the people we work with) are male given the setting (ye olde fantasy). I know there is a large population of females in the town given the war and draft, but we haven't interacted with them on any real level during the quest, other than to get our clothes

>>8215775
>>8215759
>>8215740
I leave for a couple of hours and this is what I come back to?

>>8216135

Not that this is a bad thing, mind you. It has just how things have been happening. There is no need to add a token character that is female just because we don't have one.

Now, if there is a reason or story behind it, then by all means, let there be estrogen

>>8216082
Most all the NPCs do fit into male gender roles so far though. Hunters, smiths, elders in a feudal village. The only one I can think which could have potentially been female is maybe Jerith as something more witchy.

>>8216140

I am (hoping) that they are just playing around since the quest is over for the night. If not, then this image macro represents my feelings on the matter.

rolled 4, 2, 6 = 12

>>8216135
Indeed.

>>8216140
Surprised?

>>8216184
Every character has a purpose. Whenever you get to know someone, there is a definite reason.

Does anyone remember the name of the person who healed you after the fight with the trolls?

>>8216214

>>8216214
Ah.

>>8216214

Yeah, right about now we're all just trolling ourselves for fun.

>>8216239

My archive fu indicates it was "Ames"

>>8216281
4chan, staying classy.

>>8208442
What the fuck is FTFY?

>>8216239

...Gandalf?

>>8216321
Fifty. (50)

>>8216321

Fixed That For You

rolled 1, 3, 2 = 6

>>8216301
Correct.

>>8216321
Fixed That For You.

NEXT TIME ON A FROST GIANT IS THEE:

A Frost Giant's Red-Hot LOVE QUEST

>>8216239

Oh, I know that any character that gets a name has a purpose. Hell, that is why you are doing a such a good job running the quest. Everything happens for a reason, even if we don't know it yet.

rolled 4, 1, 6 = 11

>>8216417
Ah. I was just making sure it's understood that there are no token characters, and won't be.

>>8216441
That would explain the lack of mischievous cute fuzzy things as well then.

>>8216395
Bad End.

>>8216441

No worries. The way I worded it did make it sound a little condescending. Sometimes it is hard to get tone across with text. My bad. I definitely was not trying to imply that you would add a token anything.

Also, fixed the proportions on this one. I think.

>>8216502

Shockingly relevant to the discussion. Thanks Oglaf!

>>8216535
Nice!
I like the way it's coloured in with the, I guess it'd be a dabbing effect?

rolled 1, 4, 2 = 7

>>8216474
The town has cats, you know. They just aren't mentioned.

>>8216502
Your skin is normally around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Unless you had your cold aura running at the time, that probably wouldn't happen.

>>8216535
That's alright. It is a valid concern, you know.

Picture looks better too. The little guy in her palm is modeled on the one in the OP pic, right?

>>8216651

>>8216580

Naw, I suck at photo shop too much for that. I just use layers for everything. But basically, I do the line art on the top layer, do a shadow layer under that, and color under that, ect. I end up with 10-20 layers depending on the piece. Horribly inefficient, but it makes it easy to change just one part of it without mucking up the rest. But the eraser tool is my best friend when it comes to making these things. I basically carve out the shape form a rough line.

>>8216711
That's basically how I do it too, but I've never gotten into stylized stroke-y colouring/shadowing. I just fill then airbrush.

Fukken Saved to remind myself to try things like that.

>>8216651

Hmm... it DOES look like him. This is unintentional though. I mostly wanted him to just look peasant-y. Probably a by product of looking at the OP pic while drawing. But it was really that I was being lazy and made it based off a generic male face. This also happens to look eerily similar to my face. Go figure.

>>8216758

Me either really. This quest has been a good chance to try out this new style. That and work on drawing figures that don't suck. So far it is working out well (to varying degrees anyway). I still am failing at backgrounds, but baby steps I suppose. Best of luck with your Photoshop Doodlin'.

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