>>9265344
Shit, forgot my trip!

Do we know the terms?

GEE WILICKERS, ANOTHER FUCKING QUEST THREAD

OH SHIT

>>9265344
HELL YEAH! LORD QUEST! I'm so goddamn exited, welcome back QL.

It's time.

Anons, let's do this.

And this is the last.

Assuming that we don't know the terms, which I'm guessing we don't, inquire about them.

I saw these pics, so you will be getting your bonus.

Chose 2 from:
-Three (3) chances to re-roll any given roll.
-One (1) Nat Crit, usable when you want, called in lieu of a dice roll.
-Five (5) +1 bonuses, stackable, used as per the rings.
- One (1) +5 bonus, usable after a roll to bump it up afterwards.

>-Three (3) chances to re-roll any given roll.

This one sounds good.

>>9265457
NAT CRIT AND 5 +1s!

>>9265457
Definitely the three re-rolls and I'm thinking the natural critical hit.

Do the rerolls only count for 1 roll?

Say we get a crit fail, reroll once and succeed, are we out of rerolls?

>>9265488
Sounds like three rerolls, then we're out.

>>9265486
I agree.

3 re-rolls and nat crit

>>9265457
My personal opinion is in favor of the three rerolls and the natural crit. That said, whichever ones we end up going with, let's not just fucking use them will-nilly.

Looks like we're all in agreement on 3 rerolls and 1 crit.

And yeah, only use rerolls when we fail on something we NEED to win if we fail.

And we should only use the auto crit on something we need to succeed on something to win.

Seconding the nat crit and three rerolls.

>Five (5) +1 bonuses, stackable, used as per the rings.
>Three (3) chances to re-roll any given roll.

Guy who requested those pics from cei here, so fucking glad I didn't go to sleep. These seem best for keeping us out of trouble long-term, unlike a one-use crit which any chucklefuck can waste.

>>9265344
>>9265344
>>9265419

Is that Lord Blackadder?

>>9265554
Tom Green, pay attention.

>>9265553
The auto crit should be only used when we agree to do it.

>>9265436
"IF YOU WIN, YOU MAY RETURN TO LIFE, AT THE PRICE OF TEN YEARS IN MORR'S SERVICE AS A REAPER AFTER YOU DIE. IF YOU LOSE, AND ARE FOUND WORTHY, YOU START YOUR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY, BUT FOR A THOUSAND YEARS. IF YOU LOSE, AND ARE UNWORTHY OF MORR'S SERVICE, YOU WILL BE BANISHED AND UNMADE. A LORD AND MIGHTY WARRIOR SUCH AS YOUSELF MAY TAKE 3 CHALLENGES. ONE SUCCESS WILL MARK YOU WORTHY OF LIFE AGAIN. TRIAL BY ARMS, TRIAL OF THE HERO, OR TRIAL OF THE HEART. THOSE ARE THE TERMS."

I think we should have two require two confirmations (in addition to the initial roll) on our critical use to avoid someone trolling with it.

>>9265563
CAN WE GET SOME INTEL ONE WHAT THESE TRIALS ARE?

>TRIAL BY ARMS, TRIAL OF THE HERO, OR TRIAL OF THE HEART.

Tell us more about these trials, that we may choose one.

>>9265563

"What do the trials entail?"

I'm leaning towards the heart trial though, the dice are confirmed for being a romantic after all.

This is the first time I've actually been able to make it to a Lord's Quest game. I r so happy.

>>9265562
>>9265571
I'd agree to auto crit then. Otherwise, +1 is usually all we need to avoid the worst of trouble, between that and the rerolls even our renowned horrible luck can't be TOO problematic.

Here's hoping Wyvernsting as an epicly kickass sword can be used even in death.

>>9265592
Roleplayer, not romantic. Not quite the same thing.

>inquire about trials

Wait, all we have to do is win one right? There's nothing stopping us from attempting all three? In any case, seconding the request for more info.

Damn, I was going to go to bed but no way now. It's go-time.

>>9265488
3 different rolls.

>>9265535
>>9265508
>>9265522
>>9265486
3 Rerolls and Nat crit it is.

>>9265571
Deal. If you use the nat crit, don't roll, just state you're using it. You'll need it thirded before it's used. Will make trolling harder, and means that it won't get used offhandedly.

"Let's say by chance I succeed in one of these trials. Could I perchance partake in the others in order to win a boon?"

>>9265602
Seconding all of this. A boon, or reduction in service.

Although if we win even one I'm going to get far too paranoid to agree to more.

>>9265600
Nope, it's also a romantic. See the thread where we were killing the dragon and when people mentioned our love interests in their rolls it got natural twenties several times.

>A LORD AND MIGHTY WARRIOR SUCH AS YOUSELF MAY TAKE 3 CHALLENGES. ONE SUCCESS WILL MARK YOU WORTHY OF LIFE AGAIN. TRIAL BY ARMS, TRIAL OF THE HERO, OR TRIAL OF THE HEART. THOSE ARE THE TERMS."

Hey, that means we at least can fail 2 of these before we get shitcanned.

>>9265626
BELIEVE IN THE HEART OF THE DICE

>>9265579
>>9265581
>>9265592
>>9265602
Indeed, you get to try all trials you are eligible for.

Trial by arms is only available to nobility, trial of the hero is only available for those who have done mighty deeds, worthy of great renown, and trial of the heart is only for those who die thinking of their love.

"THE TRIAL OF ARMS IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO THOSE OF NOBLE BIRTH. YOU WILL CROSS BLADES WITH ME. REMEMBER THAT ONLY THE MIGHTIEST CHAMPIONS AT ARMS BECOME REAPERS OF MORR, SO DO NOT TAKE THIS LIGHTLY.

THE TRIAL OF HEROES PITS YOU AGAINST A MIGHTY BEAST OF LEGEND, AND WILL TEST IF YOU ARE A HERO WORTHY OF THE OTHER NAMES OF LEGEND.

THE TRIAL OF THE HEART VARIES FROM PERSON TO PERSON, I CANNOT TELL YOU WHAT IT WILL ENTAIL."

>>9265673
Well obviously we'll do them in order.

Fight against him, then the monster, then ourselves, or whatever. STAR WARS IN THE TREE ON DAGOBAH STYLE.

But yeah, do them all in order.

>>9265673

fuck it , trial of heroes

HOLY SHIT LORD QUEST

>goes to read

>>9265694
Hero first, Heart second, Arms third.

If it comes to it, that is.

>>9265673
Much as failing the first two and having the trial of the heart save us would be exceedingly awesome... I want to start with the heart.

>>9265673
The listed order sounds good to me. Ask him what the playing field will be and what armaments we get. Hopefully it'll be of our choosing and with our own blade.

>>9265694

Sure, why not. We've killed a dragon already.

>>9265673
It does seem to make good sense to do these in order. We face our mortality first, then our destiny and finally, our heart.

>>9265707

It does sound very awesome that way. Plus I just love the idea of stabbing Death to death.

>>9265608
>>9265625
"YOUNG LORD IS FEELING RATHER CONFIDENT. I DOUBT YOU WILL HAVE THAT CHANCE, BUT SURE, WHAT BOON WOULD YOU ASK?"

>>9265563
>IF YOU LOSE, AND ARE FOUND WORTHY, YOU START YOUR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY, BUT FOR A THOUSAND YEARS.


Reaper Quest!

>>9265735
I DUNNO, LOL

>>9265707

slow yer roll son , we dont even know if we get a fuckin' boon , dont just do it for teh lulz

>>9265735

...What can we get?

>>9265742

>>9265735
A vision of danger just before something grave happens to us, obviously.

>>9265736

Fuck yeah, if all goes poorly again, Reaper's Quest FTW.

>>9265757

..............immortality?

Hrmm, yeah, a spider sense does sound great.

I HOPE WE AREN'T GETTING TOO CONFIDENT

>>9265773

Yes please?

>>9265773
We don't really want immortality. Think about it.

Thom is a romantic. And there's nothing romantic about watching everyone else die.

>>9265735
Unlock the destiny of our blade.

>>9265784

or maybe some badass morrian reaper bodyguard?

>>9265735

'Let me retain the reaper's weapon even after the end of my service.'

>>9265735
The boon of fortune.

>Reroll once (or more; maybe once per challenge beaten) per session!

>>9265804
That service is AFTER we die, bro.

>>9265762
>>9265760
>>9265757
"A WARNING FROM ME IF I THINK I MAY BE CALLED UPON AGAIN? INDEED, IF YOU WIN ONE. IN FACT, IF YOU WIN ALL 3 I SHALL COME AND FIGHT ALONGSIDE YOU IN THAT MOMENT. HEHEH. I DOUBT THAT WILL BE NEEDED."

>>9265735
I would ask for any of these:

- Give us magic. Not asking to be an archmage, but maybe a specialization like magnetism or enchanting magic would be good.

- Make us even more charming. We could become very persuasive if we wish to be and more capable of leading men and making others see our ways are better.

- Upgrade the town or fix our keep.

No, not immortality. That's not our style. What we want...is something we'll talk about at the end of the three challenges.

>>9265789
True.
We must summon ALAN MOORE, we will win all three due to death's forfeit!

>>9265818
Fuck yeah, sounds awesome, let's get this done with and get back home.

>>9265735
My boon? That should I succeed on my challenge against you, and another challenge... that you may terminate your service whenever you choose.

>>9265818

'Deal, good sir. Now, shall we?'

well awright lets get this shit rollin

>>9265699
what he said

>>9265814

I like this better than the Spider Sense.

>>9265840
Oh, bribery!

>>9265814
''FOR THAT YOU WOULD WANT TO GAMBLE WITH DESTINY AND FATE. BUT THEY ARE LESS CONCERNED WITH THE DEAD''

>>9265819
''THESE ARE OUTSIDE OF MY PURVIEW, I CANNOT GRANT THESE.''

Alright guys, let's not get cheeky here...

>Give us magic. Not asking to be an archmage, but maybe a specialization like magnetism or enchanting magic would be good.
>Reroll once (or more; maybe once per challenge beaten) per session!
>Unlock the destiny of our blade.

Any of these. Spider sense as presented isn't horrible either.

>>9265860

Damn. Okay, I guess Spider Sense is good then.

>>9265344
Oh jee, another quest thread

Let's just go with Spider Sense and start already! Come on!

Death's Sword is traditionally used for kings and lords - a portion of its power infused in our own would be cool.

>>9265840
>>9265850
So he lets us win, and then hopes we win one of the other two? I think we'd just insult him, unless he's not a willing servant (and not being watched).

>>9265872
>>9265377
This is Lord Quest we're talking about. Door's that way.

>>9265876
Chill out! Rushing headlong got us KILLED, remember?

>>9265872

GO FUCKING DIE THESE THREADS ARE WHY I COME HEAR FAGGOT

>>9265860

"Fine, we will take your offer of warning and or service at our most dire hour. Though you wouldn't happen to know of any gods I could strike those bargains with in exchange for some for some challenges do you? Me and Byron had a bit of a falling out as I fell to my death."

IF WE WIN ONE EXTRA, SPIDER SENSE

IF WE WIN TWO EXTRA, THIS REAPER MAY GO FREE

>>9265825

"How did YOU become one of Morr's Reapers?"

>>9265892
You I already don't like. Take it easy alright?

To reiterate, the boon he specified, where he would let us know when he might be called, seems like a good enough deal.

>>9265899

YES and he can join us

>Me and Byron had a bit of a falling out as I fell to my death."

He tried to help us out, we just had really, really bad luck. He's not a very active god.

>>9265913

YES.

>>9265911

sorry jeez , im just tired of people bitchin' bout awesome threads

>>9265844
Second?

>>9265840
''LIFE IS LONG BEHIND ME YOUNG MASTER. I LONG AGO WON MY CHALLENGES, NO LESS THEN THIRTEEN TIMES. I WAS ONCE KNOWN AS RUSS THE IMMORTAL, FOR I NEVER ONCE FAILED A CHALLENGE AGAINST THE REAPERS. ONLY WHEN OLD AND MY LIFE WAS SPENT DID I EXPIRE, AND TAKE MY SERVICE HAPPILY. THIRTEEN TIMES MY SERVICE HAS BEEN MULTIPLIED, BUT I REGRET NAUGHT. A CHANCE TO FIGHT THE MIGHTIEST HEROES OF THE AGES FOR THEIR LIFE, IT IS MY PERSONAL VALHALLA.

>>9265897

This. NOW LET US STAAAART

>>9265935

I sure do like this Russ guy.

>>9265933
Just let it go, don't reply. Easiest way to handle them.
>>9265935
"Indeed, I accept your offers, Russ, and am ready for your challenges."

>>9265935
Russ like Leman?

LETS DO THIS THING!

>>9265935
Russ is pretty kickass.

Everyone calm down. I know this is all very exciting and a goddamn pivotal moment, but let's keep our cool and return to that getting shit done mentality of the first few threads, okay?

>>9265935
Understood. We're ready.

>>9265935

Second it. Accept the boon of spider sense. Now go on.

'Impressive, good sir. Now, may the best man win.'

>>9265935
I like this guy a lot. He's really cool.

I say if we win a boon, we become a daredevil and go into danger just to chill with him now and again.

>>9265935
You know failing doesn't seem so bad when you get hand out with other awesome reapers like Russ. I mean, we won't fail, but it's nice to know our afterlife won't be all bad.

>>9265925
This. You can kick it with him in your afterlife if you end up dying. It's pretty sweet there.

>>9265911
>>9265897
>>9265876
>>9265869
Looks like the warning is fine.

''SO THE TERMS ARE SET. NOW TO THE TRIAL OF ARMS. YOU MAY CHOSE ANY BLADE YOU HAVE WIELDED, ANY ARMOUR YOU HAVE FOUGHT IN, AND ANY OTHER SHIELDS, TRINKETS, ITEMS OR SUCH THAT YOU HAVE TAKEN INTO BATTLE.''

what happens after we do our service as a reaper?

Our sword, a dagger as well, our best armor, and our luck rings.

Also, a trinket from Seakay's daughter, if we have one.

Hey Quest Lord, do you have an email or formspring or something that you wouldn't mind telling /tg/ so that we aren't all thinking that you died or something when there's weekend gaps in threads? People were kind of freaking out this time.

ALSO OUR CAUSTIC POUCHES!

>>9266007
Obviously Wyvernsting, out good armour, our enscrolled shield, our combat alchemy, our rings...anything missing?

>>9266022
And a vial of dragon's blood.

>>9266007
Our sword Wyvernsting of course and our amulet of luck. For armor, I don't know. Should we go with the higher quality tournament armor or the armor we died in, which we were most familiar with if I recall.

>Also, a trinket from Seakay's daughter, if we have one.

This for sure.

And Wyvernsting will do well to cross swords with Russ. I don't suppose we ever put on our brother's incredible armor at any point in our lives?

Oh this thread's theme music:
>>9266007
Well, what we were wearing before we died, it was our best shit as I recall.
And the caustic bags, don't forget those!

>>9266027

We never even got around to having a tourney, so probably just our regular breastplate.

I can't believe you would want to use caustic bags on Russ, who is totally a bro. Not mention, a SKELETON.

>>9265969
>>9265977
Indeed. Bonus Lore:

Russ was a mighty hero, claimed by every kingdom known to man. He was said to be unkillable, even after having his head chopped off in battle he emerged at the end of the day unscathed.

>>9266008
Afterlife. As a worshipper of Byron you get to chill out with ale and wenches and go on adventure with other people Byron has found worthy of his afterlife. Y'know, bros.

>>9266027
Our regular one I think. If memory serves, our Tourney armour is just fancier, not better.

>>9266048
BROS 4 LYFE

>>9266039
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdXfkkyI1nQ

>He was said to be unkillable, even after having his head chopped off in battle he emerged at the end of the day unscathed.

Wat. This guy sounds terrifying. Eh battles foolish mortals and doesn't afraid of anything.

>>9266047
Bags could be useful against the Beast we will fight in the second Challange. Also, hell, we're fighting for our lives here - I don't want to miss something important.

>>9266047
Get one of those suckers on his joints and we could screw with his dexterity and blade handling arm a great deal. He's a reaper, it'll probably regenerate any way.

>>9266069

he was only unkillable because he defeated the reapers of morr when he faced them.still thats saying a lot.

>>9266079

That is, indeed, saying a lot.

Also I say we go for our normal armour, it's the one we're used to. Every bit of comfort is going to count here.

>>9266079

Yeah. Now he just professionally defeats other heroes.

>>9266069
Wyvernsting (Re-enscorcelled Bastard Sword) Ring of Luck
Breastplate (functional)
Ring of Inspiration
Shield (Metalmagik'd and Has the family crest on it)
Chain shirt
Breastplate (tourny, with family emblem )*
Classy Clothes. Coz you're awesome.

Everything but the tourny breastplate, and the Ring of Insperation.

And caustic bags, and a waterskin of the dragon's blood.

LET'S DO THIS SHIT!

>>9266111
Err, didn't mean to link to that post.

Disregard.

>>9266111
this

>>9266111
Very nice. I would actually include the Ring of Inspiration for completeness. It's non-intrusive and who knows, better safe than sorry.

>>9266111
Who's to say we can't inspire ourselves?

134 posts and we haven't even started yet. lol

>>9266138
2nd

>>9266141
YEP, this is gonna last a bit.

what is russ outfitted with ?

just whats in the picture or somepin differant?

.>>9266139
I'm pretty sure it was for other inspiring others.

But sure, why not?

>>9266141
4chan ain't too busy. Even on autosage, it'd take hours to 404.

>>9266016
This.

Also, you mentioned that you started Lord Quest because you wanted to have it help you flesh out a setting you're working on. This challenge for certain individuals against the reaper's representatives is a worthy addition. As is someone gaming the system to the fullest (fucking awesome, you don't see people abusing the rules of the world often enough in settings).

>>9266013
>>9266023
Looking good.

>>9266033
>>9266026
Didn't take these into battle. You've tried the armour on, but not in a fight.

>>9266050
Fancier pretty much sums it up. Only to be worn for special occasions, since it's expensive to repair.

>>9266054
And after.

As you decide on each weapon to take to battle it appears. Wyvernsting on your hip, your dagger on your other thigh, with a number of caustic bags in a pouch on the ground beside you. YOur armour flickers between your normal and tournament armour for a few moments, before you decide on your normal armour. Your shield at your side, you allow yourself a grim smile, thinking that body protection might be a moot point by this stage.

Looking up you see Russ, as he must have been in life, his sword held forwards in two hands, his tattooed and scarred chest bare. His throat has a large scar circling it, as far as you can see it goes the whole way around. You're footing is steady on the treacherous bog beneath your feet, you seem to have had the good/poor fortune to have fallen on a patch almost entirely of stone.

>>9266158
Keep in mind we can go to (300-something?) posts now before autosage.

Of course, I just keep the thread noko'd.

>>9266166

Agreed. Fuckawesome setting detail up in this one.

>>9266172
Salute our opponent. Pray to Byron. Ready ourselves.

>>9266192
Second.

Courtesy bow. "It'll be an honor to fight you."

>>9266166
Surprised he didn't fight and lose at the last chance though instead of going peacefully, since this is his personal Valhalla. That would have netted him 1130 years here, rather than 130.

Or maybe he peacefully lost?

>>9266192
>Pray to Byron.
He appears to watch the show!
"DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE!!!"

>>9266172
>>9266151
Russes sword is a bastard sword, as favoured by some tribes. On his back he has several short spears on a leather belt around his shoulders.On his arms are buckers with blue white scales upon them, and he wears similar greaves. Aside form this, he only wears some rough pants.

>>9266192
ditto

Ready a caustic bag in our hand.

>>9266215

A barbarian, then? Holy shit.

Watch for those spears, they're probably ranged weapons.

>>9266223
I wouldn't throw those while he's facing us. He'll probably just cover his face and body with the bucklers on his arms.

Since the caustic bags are on the ground, I'd say we start with kicking one into him before he closes the distance.

Guys, when we are asked to roll, use the luck ring. Srsly.

>>9266223
Best keep our sword arm and shield arm free for the moment. Any more info on our surroundings?

>>9266245
BEST WAIT UNTIL WE NEED IT

>>9266192
>>9266197
You pray to byron, and think that if nothing else, he would approve of the challenge. If you fail, the service isn't going to look bad on your record with him. That is, if you are found worthy of the service. You shudder at the thought of the alternative.

>>9266204
Actually, it's multiplies. so two successes is 100 years, 13 successes is 10^13. He's been doing this a while, and only getting better.

>>9266242
I'd say put the pouch over your shoulder/around your waist for now, before the shit gets heavy.

>>9266249

This, look around. But keep an eye on him! And his spears!

>>9266249
True, thus I suggested this >>9266242

We use our rerolls for critical failures, our luck ring for decisive moves and our auto-crit as an absolute last resort.

>>9266215
Bucklers, as in he is wearing a small shield on each arm? As a legendary hero, we can assume these are made of something special - we should consider a similar arrangement with dragonscale when we get back.

>>9266279
Blueish-white scales. It's probably made of dragon hide.

"So, as a legendary hero with all of the afterlife to practice, any tips?"

You bow, and he tells you in a gruff voice "The fight will start when the raven takes flight." You notice that there is a raven in between you. You stretch and size up your opponent as you wait.

Roll for round one. D20, wanting high.

>>9266242
second?

>>9266279
Yep, that's the one. They're not circular, more of a rough diamond, covering the forearm and a little above and below it.

rolled 8 = 8

>>9266301
>>9266301
No modifiers yet.

>>9266298

second

>>9266311
Aww, come on.

>>9266301

rolled 18 = 18

>>9266301

Seconding the kicking, but make sure he's in range first!

>>9266298
"Win" he answers tersely, obviously sizing you up and being less then impressed with what he sees. He stands at about your height, but his frame is about twice as wide as yours. It is clear that in a contest of strength he will best you easily.

rolled 6 = 6

lets fuckin' do this!!!

>>9266311
Wait, don't we need an action to go with the roll?

>>9266324
>>9266311
Sad but not disastrous. Opinion on a reroll?

>>9266325
>"Win."

Fuck is this guy awesome.

And let's not even try to match his strength, then. Arms won't work, either. At best, we can hope for trickery.

>>9266311

I am disappoint.

This luck does not bode well for us.

>>9266324
Count this roll for the kick!
:P

>>9266340
>reroll?

NO.

>>9266331
That's a good point, should we describe an action to go along with the rolls? If so, everyone should refresh once before hitting submit.

>>9266340
I'd say suck it up for now.

it's not a crit fail, so we can deal with it.

>>9266340
Don't. It's an eight, it's a little worse than average. Wait until we pull out a one or three.

>>9266311
>>9266312
As the bird takes off, you decide to kick a caustic pouch at him, taking care that it's more a flick of the foot then a kick, being unwilling to have the pouch break over your boots. It misses wide as he charges towards you, swinging his sword in mighty arcs that you manage to deflect as you set your footing. You're on the defensive, unable to attack as you gauge his skills.

Round 2, roll.

>>9266360

This.

rolled 17 = 17

Round 2

rolled 8 = 8

>>9266366

Don't reroll, there's no point. It's only 'a bit bad', it's not 'our head flies off'. And I suspect our head is well at risk in this fight...

rolled 14 = 14

>>9266366

rolled 11 = 11

>>9266366

>>9266371
YES. BYRON YOU SHOWED UP AFTER ALL.

>>9266371

FUCK YEAH.

DO WE NEED TO INCLUDE AN ACTION IN OUR ROLLS?

>>9266371
fuck yeah

>>9266371

good job! but.. what are we going to do?

I say we find an opening when he's out of position and land a blow. Any blow.

Diceroller's gonna be busy tonight...

Also requesting house rule. If you fuck up a roll with a critical failure. THOU SHALT NOT ROLL AGAIN IN THE QUEST MOTHERFUCKER.

Its what got us killed last time.

>>9266371
fuck yarr

also, new to lord quest

seems pretty awesome

I'd say just put what you're rolling for.

OH THANK GOD

rolled 3 = 3

>>9266366

i guess some form of trickery , maybe make him step on a caustic bag or make a funny face so he stops and goes wtf long enough for us to attack him

>>9266394
Speaking of house rules, requesting that rerolls at least have to be seconded.

He's using a hand-and-a-half sword, so he's going to have reach and power. We've got an enchanted shield though, so we should try to deflect and redirect the power of his strikes until we can attack his unarmoured chest.
With bucklers on either arm, he can use either to block, but he will favour his offhand - we need to feint, forcing him to commit his offhand to defence, then attack. He'll have to lose his sword or take a hit.

>>9266411
Stop rolling VC, two bad rolls in a row from you is not a good sign.

We're superstitious. You need to stop rolling.

>>9266411
Thank goodness you're a slow poster.

>>9266394

Please, this. You roll a 1? You are cursed and you are banned from rolling henceforth.

>>9266411

fuck............please dont count that roll

>>9266426
Just don't roll again.

>>9266414
Normally I'd agree with you but given how long this dude has had to fight champions its a good bet he's ambidextrous.

>>9266426
It's always the first roll he counts. Don't roll again, at least in this thread or at least get the bad rolls out on a random number generator.

>>9266434

That is true. Well, but we can't get worn down too long on the defensive either!

Perhaps we can attack his sword arm itself, instead. That would make him weaken.

Shields, remember? The hands, now... easy to sever enough fingers to fuck a person over if you can hit it. Either that, or get him bleeding above the eyes, and don't give him a chance to wipe the blood--or punish him if he does.

>>9266371
He seems less skilled then some you have fought, although his style plays to his strength of. . . well, strength, he is leaving openings for a fast enough sword to exploit. You flick deflect one blow with the edge of your sword, then flick inwards, cutting his upper arm. It's not a major cut, but it's notable.

"First blood, me. I assume that this is a fight to the 'death' so to speak?"

>>9266414
Wyvernsting is also a hand and a half, although it's a mite shorter then his sword.

>>9266442
True, if we weaken one arm we take away he is advantage if he is ambidextrous and since he uses bucklers we also weaken his defence.

rolled 7 = 7

>>9266459
ROLLING ONLY IF WE'RE SUPPOSED TO BE.

>>9266459
Hell yeah, I got us first blood!

LETS GO TOM!

>>9266459
DONT FORGET OUR SWORD IS POISONOUS AS FUCK

Also, do we need to include actions in our rolls or what?

>>9266442
Perhaps we can use the terrain - we kicked on of the caustic bags, so the rest are still on the ground. We should try to force him to step on one - even if he avoids it, we could kick one into his legs.

Of course, he could do this to us too, so pay special attention to our footing and where the bags are.

>>9266459
Which arm did we hit?

>>9266473

This is possible as well. But it's good he's close - I'd expect him to use his throwing spears to at least encumber our shield first.

Well, move on; try to keep him close but not too close. Aim again for the arm, if we see an opening. Ignore other openings; it makes us look silly, so it will make him keep his guard down.

>>9266459
>You flick deflect one blow with the edge of your sword, then flick inwards, cutting his upper arm. It's not a major cut, but it's notable.

That's with a 17 guys. We might be in deep shit here. I suspect even burning the auto-crit will only injure him to some extent.

>>9266468
I don't think he prompted us to roll yet. At least, he didn't announce a new round.

>>9266468
Yeah, I meant to ask for R3.

He swings again, this time with a one handed low swing. you deflect it again, and attempt to cut the inside of his sword arm. However he uses his off arm, and punches you in the face while you're committed to the attack. You nose bleeds as you stumble back, but you raise your sword to ward off his counterblow, in the nick of time.

>>9266502
It's possible Quest Lord is rolling in concert with us, hiding Russ' rolls. Maybe the last one for Russ was also pretty good.

>>9266502
It was the opening strike after closing into blade range. It'd be odd if we severed his arm right out of the gate.

rolled 6 = 6

>>9266512
Kick some dirt/mud/caustic pouch at him then thrust.

rolled 3 = 3

>>9266512

>>9266524

Dammit.

>>9266528
>>9266524
Jesus H christ.

YOU BOTH AREN'T ALLOWED TO ROLL AGAIN!

>>9266524
We've got to stop with this lower than ten higher than five rolls here people. We're going to pile on injuries to ourself.

>>9266524
Guys? Guys? What's going on here?

>>9266484
his left, near the shoulder.

>>9266472
Just mention strategies, etc. as you go, I'll try and work them into the narrative.

>>9266524
I'm cool with a reroll for this one, using the luck at the same time so we max the reroll.

>>9266547

No, we're still good. Nothing dire yet.

>>9266547
I say we keep the 6. It's not too bad, we'll probably get a bad cut from it though.

>>9266528
>>9266524
COMMON WHAT IS IT WITH THIS ROLLS.
WE MUST BUST OUT OF HERE AND GO COURT OUR FAIR LADY!

rolled 1 = 1

REROLL + LUCK RING FOR CAUSTIC POUCH TO EYES AND SWORD THRUST

That is if everyone agrees

>>9266547
Let's not be too hasty. We're not in that bad of a shape. Let's see if our luck improves.

>>9266562
>>9266562
Sorry, sparky, you don't get to roll either, ever in a QL thread again.

FUCKING HELL!

>>9266562
I disagree

>>9266562
keep the six for now

>>9266562

DISCLAIMER: NOBODY AGREED TO A REROLL, PLEASE DISREGARD.

>>9266562
HAHAHA I'm glad people said to WAIT before you rolled that.

>>9266562
Fellow anon, I trust you have the good judgment to abstain from rolling, at least for a little while?

Keep the six. Continue with the holding back, still aiming at arm. How is his legwork, though? Are we being pushed back? Moved around in a circle?

>>9266524
>>9266473
You work your way so that the bag of caustic pouches is behind Russ, and attempt to drive him back, with an aggressive thrust. He deflects it with one of his shields, and then kicks you in the stomach as you recover. You manage to raise your shield against his sword in the nick of time though.

Roll for round 5.

rolled 9 = 9

Round 5

rolled 10 = 10

>>9266608
Kick in the balls and swing to his neck

rolled 3 = 3

>>9266608
Get a stable footing and keep an eye out for an opening.

>>9266615

christ. but well it's already better than most i suppose!

if we're down, cut his legs!

>>9266620
>>9266616
>>9266615
>6:18 x 3
Goddamn. That could've been bad. I'm glad I was slow that time.

Lord Sheff is Chef Paul.
Cohen is Cohen the Barbarian.

Are these correct and do they help at all at this point?

>>9266607
Just now, he's driven you back again. He's not focusing on driving you anywhere, simply because there's nowhere in particular to drive you to.

rolled 7 = 7

Round 6
Include Luck ring

>>9266615
Fuck, with this luck we're going to get a chunk of the expected beating, decide to burn the auto-crit for a moment of awesome to turn things around, and hope that the dice let us turn the decisive moment into a tide of victory.

Also keep a eye for any old war wounds he's got. It's not gentlemanly and I'm not sure what the rules of physiology are for this state of undeath but we need to seize whatever advantage we've got.

>>9266654
Well he does have a scar around his neck from when he was decapitated.

>>9266646
Hold your horses, sparky. We haven't even had the result for round 6 posted.

>>9266646
It's not a new round (thank Byron)

>>9266615
You manage to ward him off this round, as he remains on the offensive, driving you a little further from your alchemical pouches. Your confidence is waning as you find it impossible to find a gap in his offence long enough to exploit the gaps in his defence in.

>>9266638
No and Kinda.

Reference 1/2 found for Cohen. (Or is it 2/2 now, did you get the other one already?) +1 to standing with cohen. No bonuses for the situation now for that though.

round 5

rolled 18 = 18

>>9266684

rolled 4 = 4

>>9266684
KICK IN BALLS AND SWING AT NECK AGAIN

rolled 14 = 14

>>9266684

counterattack! come on dice gods!

Has the poisonous nature of our sword made any effect on him yet? That we can tell

>>9266689
SQUAD MORALE RESTORED!

rolled 6 = 6

>>9266689
>>9266695

finally some good rolls

>>9266689
Thank god

>>9266689

FUCK YES, SIR.

>>9266689

YES! Good job you!

>>9266689
FINE WORK SIR.

Also, archive request form locked and loaded. Just waiting for the autosage to kick in.

>>9266720
DO NOT FUCKING ARCHIVE SHIT UNTIL IT IS DONE

GOD DAMN

THIS HAPPENED LAST TIME AND THERE WAS NO FUCKING MENTION IN THE SYNOPSIS OF THOM DYING

DO NOT ARCHIVE SHIT UNTIL DONE

PERIOD

FUCK

>>9266654
He is covered in scars over his entire body, and on closer inspection, his neck scar does go the entire way around. None of these wounds seem to be slowing him down though.

>>9266689
You deflect his sword again with your own before stepping in with your shield, bashing him backwards, and then slicing his side with a blow with your sword. It bleeds profusely, even for a cut of that size.

Round 7 rolls please?

rolled 4 = 4

>>9266728

round 7 - Go for his junk!!!

>>9266726
I know, that was my fault and I am sorry. I said I was waiting for autosage to kick in, or a second thread, whichever comes first.

rolled 16 = 16

new round

>>9266732
I vote we re roll

rolled 1 = 1

>>9266728

>>9266728
Go go, power rangers!

>>9266732
Ffffuck. Any consensus on a reroll?

>>9266696
You haven't noticed any slowing down on his behalf, but his wounds are bleeding more then cuts of that size normally do, so Wyvernsting is having some effect here.

>>9266738

oh shi-

>>9266733
AUTOSAGE DOESNT FUCKING MATTER THIS LATE

IT WOULD TAKE HOURS FOR A THREAD TO 404 DUE TO AUTOSAGE, SO SIT BACK AND RELAX

>>9266732
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

Reroll?

>>9266732
>>9266737
>>9266741
Reroll?

rolled 20 = 20

>>9266755
REROLL WITH LUCK RING

>>9266737
Re-roll it!

I'm up for reroll.

I say go for it.

>>9266755

reroll the 1 instead...

Reroll plz.

>>9266757
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAH!

>>9266757
YOU MAD RUSS?

>>9266757
FUCK
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

>>9266757
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!!!!!!!

21!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

>>9266757
YES, I TAKE THIS!

>>9266757
This is the closest I've come to tears in months.

>>9266757

YOU WIN, GOOD SIR.

>>9266758
>>9266759
>>9266760
Roll again then. Reroll 1/3 used.

>>9266761
Doesn't count, only first roll after a roll request counts. If I forget to ask for another round of combat, first roll after my post in which I tell how the previous round went counts.

>>9266757
ME HERE

I'VE GOT TO ADMIT, I AM THE ONE WHO CRIT FAILED LAST THREAD AND CAUSED OUR DEATH

BUT I HOPE THIS ROLL RIGHT HERE HELPS TO MAKE UP FOR IT!

>>9266761
Only the first roll matters, unless QL says so.

Also, we're in autosage territory now.

>>9266757

I CAME!!!!

>>9266757

GOOD RECOVERY!

>>9266757
Critical hit + 1. Roll for effects. d25, higher is better.

rolled 23 = 23

>>9266798

here goes nothing!!

rolled 11 = 11

>>9266798

>>9266802

WAT IS THIS.

>>9266802
OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD

>>9266802
I think I love you...

>>9266802
HELL YEAH!

>>9266802

heck ya, 23 out of 25 - its crittan-tiem!!

>>9266802
YEEEEEEEEEEAH!

>>9266802
There are...no words.

>>9266802
My organs just burst out through a hole in my chest and starting dancing the watusi.

>>9266802

Dear god.... It's beautiful :O

I LOVE THE DICE ROLLER HE KILLED US ONLY TO SHOWS WE CAN HAVE EVEN BETTER BATTLES THAN A MISLAY DRAGON!
FUCK YEAH!

IF WE GET A THIRD CRIT CONFIRM, THEN WE BURN THE AUTO-CRIT.

HE'S GETTING DECAPITATED AGAIN!

>>9266802

>>9266826
Er, third crit confirm request.

Also we are saging. New thread QL?

>>9266757
Critical hit + 1. Roll for effects. d25, higher is better.

>>9266802
Nice.

As he staggers back you flick your sword out twice more, cutting him on his chest and his inner thigh, going for the artery near the groin. Kicking him backwards onto your bag of alchemy pouches, one bursts and you hear him gasp in pain and surprise.

"Lets see if this works this time." You quip as you hack his head clean off, your boot on his chest.

>>9266838
DONT WORRY ABOUT AUTOSAGE, WE HAVE 16 PAGES TO BURN THROUGH

GOD DAMN

>>9266834

lets not push our luck

>>9266842
DAMN IT FEELS GOOD TO BE A GANGSTA

>>9266842
That is so bad ass.

It's like the we did everything we wanted in one round.

FUCK YEAR!

>>9266842
FUCK YES.

>>9266844
New challenges--new thread, as I see it.

>>9266842

Don't push our luck. We just lopped his head clean off. Strike a pose, give a little breath to your fingers, and rub them on your snazzy clothes. Cause indeed, we are that bad ass.

>>9266842


YEEEEAAAAAHHHHH

WE ARE THOM GREEN

SLAYER OF DRAGONS

EXECUTIONER OF REAPERS

WE FIGHT A DRAGON

SHIT GOES BAD TO START

THEN DOUBLE CRITS TO KILL IT

WE CHALLENGE THE GRIM REAPER

THINGS GO BAD AT FIRST

THEN DOUBLE CRITS TO KILL HIM

>>9266733 here.
For the record I did not archive this. I was willing to wait but I guess someone else wasn't.

"I am honored to have your blood on my sword." Salute him.

>"Lets see if this works this time."

Fuck yes.

I wish I could quip like you when I GM.

>>9266877
Seconding this

fuck in too late.
Why didn't we just kill the raven?
It cant fly so no fight and we win by default

>>9266892
Thirded.

>>9266896
Because we just fought a man who killed death 13 times, and won in the most badass fashion.