You are a creature of darkness and shadows. Stripped of your memory, you seek to learn your true nature and find your place in the world.Direct Archive:Part I: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=shadow%2CquestPart II: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=shadow%2C+questArchive compiled using with only story posts for easier read-through (update status unknown):http://pastebin.com/6RzLX9YpTwitter (quest times, cancellations, updates):https://twitter.com/ShadowMaster_tgTheme music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLTQ5PlEWko
Events Summary:You've met the brilliant and ambitious Duke Vellik, ruler of Kelvere, who aims to reshape the political landscape of the world to suit more liberal, tolerant ideals. You've promised him friendship, if not permanent commitment to his ideals.By consuming the magical dynamo power core of one of the duke's airships, you were able to defeat and ultimately consume the angel Raziel, who suddenly appeared with a comrade, Auriel, while you were speaking with the duke. Using the power of his soul, you realized Supersonic flight and retreated from Auriel back to Jacob's Field.In Jacob's field, you learned that the occupying Kanians have noticed the great source of spirit beneath the town, but have been unable to access it. You also learned more of Abigail's past, and her parents, specifically her father. You believe there may be a connection between Abigail and the ruler of Archon, the archmage Yi Fang. While waiting for Sir Flint to meet you, you ate the Kanian's food supplies and put the fear of the shadow into a few of their men.Flint eventually arrived at your meeting point - with a plea for aid from the duke. Lord Nulis Vin, ruler of Kan-Abar, has launched a surprise attack on Evinbrook using the power of a Demon Lord to hide his army's movements. Flint convinced you to return to Evinbrook and fight for Kelvere - despite the fact that the angel Auriel is still there.You've just arrived back at Evinbrook, and the battle is in full swing. After restoring power to the Velarion's weapons, you barely escaped the notice of Auriel before hunting down some mages with a strange woman you met on the ship. She's a shadow mage, and an incredibly skilled fighter, but has said little beyond that she is a servant of angels.
>>24557216Shadow Quest?Shadow Quest!
Ability TreeGREEN abilities have been unlocked and learned.BLUE abilties are unlocked, but are not yet purchased.RED abilities are revealed, but locked due to prerequisites.UNDERLINED abilities are active-use, as opposed to passive. Not all active abilities require mana.Unlocked Ability Descriptions Located in the following Pastebin link (full list in progress):http://pastebin.com/qdKu6yAUBooks the Main Character has read can be found here:http://pastebin.com/xBMzDQJn
Current Statistics:HP: 24/29Mana: 2/4EXP: 1Humanity: 24Temerity: 25Party Members:Sir Donovan Flint - a knight of Dobshire, of Arland, and fourth son of the lord and ruler of Arland.Duke Vellik - the ruler of Kelvere. A brilliant politican and powerful Lightning mage.Equipment:Utility belt with purseInventory:Shadow Sword ShardSpirit Sword (with Flint)Fancy Sun-Moon KeyMind-Scribing PenCurrent Location: Kelvere - Evinbrook---Basic Battle Options to keep in mind during fights (it would get tedious to list all of them every time):-Physical Attack-Shadow Attack (requires light source!)-Magic Attack-Defend-Dodge and Counter-specific ability (Battle-specific abilities activate same-turn; others burn a turn to activate)-Flee (dodge check if enemy attacks)
>Last time...You position yourself to try to gain your advantage once more......and the golem collapses. The magic is cut from it like a puppet's strings, and in a moment, it's a pile of rock.A beam of green-glowing wind blasts into the rock! You duck, and a boulder just misses you!The wind mage has arrived. He stands on top of the rubble. You can tell he's powerful. Green spheres of wind wrap his hands like little cyclones.A tremendous wave of shadow falls upon the battlefield.You can feel the pressure...it doesn't really phase you. But the raw power is still staggering. The wind mage, on the other hand, nearly outright falls over.Something is emerging from the swirl of dark clouds over the center of the Kanian forces...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjhCGnoikWcAn orb of pure shadow emerges from the cloud.It's......wrong.You can't describe it. But that shadow isn't right. It's...lonely. That's the only way you can put it.The battle has practically halted in the face of this spell. Every mage is reeling; even the soldiers can feel the press on their souls. The sphere rises rapidly, then hovers in the sky, almost directly above the lightning elemental.The sphere erupts. Sparks of shadow fly in every direction - mostly toward the Kelveren forces, but scattering across the entire front lines of the Kanians. A huge portion flies toward the Velarion, still hovering up in the sky.Where the shadows strike, the world is erased. Orbs of destruction eat away at the terrain, leaving perfectly smooth craters. An earth golem loses its upper body and head, and collapses to the ground. The front lines of both armies are completely decimated, and pockets of death further line the reserves of the Kelveren forces.The Velarion fires back into the shadow. Its bolts of Light and Lightning punch through the void-bombs...only to split them into smaller and smaller pieces. The airship's fire strikes hard on the Karnian troops, but the bombs reach its hull an instant later. The shields deflect some of the magic.The rest explodes on contact. Holes dot the sides of the ship. Explosions follow. A cloud of smoke rises into the air as the airship steadily begins to drop. It's not in free-fall, but it can't maintain its position any longer.The lightning elemental takes the brunt of the force at the center lines. The duke intentionally warps his creation, making it less humanoid and more like a flat shield. The Lighting absorbs most of the blow, sparing the core of his army. The Kanian side is not so lucky.You can only think that Lord Nulis Vin is insane...or that the Demon Lord isn't fully under his command any more.
>>24557216IT'S SHADOW TIME~
>pictured: an orb of pure shadow arises from the cloudYour position far out on the flank was lucky enough to avoid the worst of the attack, but the wind mage is still stunned by the wave of magic.What do you do?>attack the wind mage>rendevous with the Duke and Flint>hide, wait for the mysterious woman to return>flee the battle. This is above your pay-grade>something else
>>24557344Opting to attack the mage [physical] while he isn't completely prepared to strike us.
>>24557344>hide, wait for the mysterious woman to return
------------------------------>DM's note:I have vastly expanded and updated the "books you've read" section, available at the pastebin here:http://pastebin.com/xBMzDQJnNow with a historical timeline of major events (will be expanded as more events are fleshed out), a greater detail in stuff that was already there, added books I hadn't yet, Jen Fang's Diary, and the two fictional stories you picked out for Abigail.
>>24557344attack the mage. rather not try to fly off and get attacked by him and the natural sky sever
>>24557344well lets try to kill the mage I don't like the idea of turning our back on him
>>24557344>attack the wind mageI'm sure our mysterious women friend will return.
>>24557344>wait around>on a battlefieldwhy would you even have that as an option that's asking to get killedI guess we should attack the mage while he's slightly stunned. I'm still trying to wrap my head around ideas of how to handle the whole "Demon Lord" situation.
>>24557344Attack the wind mage, but get ready to GTFO the battle. We never swore allegiance to the Duke; we're in the battle for lulz, not out of duty. No use getting killed fighting an unstoppable enemy.
>>24557357>>24557403>>24557409>>24557413You're decided to attack the wind mage.Vote 1>physical lash from current positionVote 2>sprint forward, close-range physical attackVote 3>magic attack (specify Spirit Whip or Shadow Strike)Vote 4>immediate CONSUME attemptAs usual, you can write-in your own strategy if desired.
>>24557344>>attack the wind mage
>>24557463Sprint forward, close-range physical attack and then CONSUME.
>>245574632use the Stunned advantage to get closer, seems like he uses balls of wind
>>24557463Let's use lash from our current position. If we try to close the distance, he might have time to get a spell off at us.
>>24557476Seconded. Now, while he's dazed.
>>24557448At this point what's attaching me to this fight are two things: Flint is here; and mages are tasty.But there's this nagging parnoia in the back of my mind: Adavan and Abigail. We've got little to no information about them for 6? ish threads now. We left a little girl alone with a smelly old lich who did promise us to teach her, but he was talking about changing memories before when we encountered him with Joey.I'd like to see if we can find them if we survive this.
>>245574632, but lets try to make sure another mage isn't around before we attempt to consume him.
>>245574632 because stun bonus!
>>24557463Odd, I thought the wind Mage attacked the earth golem, not us. Guessing misread that...
>>24557500What could POSSIBLY happen?--------------------------------------------You've voted to close the gap and fuck his day up, followed by consume.Roll 1d100, minimum 6 rolls
>>24557500Then again, it's only been a few days now that she's been with the Lich.Even if he is actively trying to turn her evil, how much can he corrupt her in a couple days?
Oh boy, is it time for Shadow Quest already?
Rolled 3>>24557556BY MY DICE
Rolled 19>>24557556OMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOM
>>24557540To clarify, the golem collapsed - presumably because the woman killed its controlled.The wind mage tried to blast the stones at you, but I had plot make you duck and avoid the blow. It was more for the mage to make a sudden and dramatic entrance than anything else.
Rolled 84>>24557556(t)rolling...
Rolled 58>>24557556Rolland!>>24557558He said changing Joey's memories would be quick and simple.A couple days of magical manipulation? Yeah.
>>24557573AW FUCK
>>24557579Thank you based anon.
Rolled 30>>24557556
Rolled 54>>24557556this won't end well...
Rolled 14>>24557556IT TOOK A WHILE BUT I AM BACK; THE SEALS FAILED ME, THE CLUBBING OF SEALS FAILED ME, THE PANDAS FAILED ME, THE PANGOLINS LEFT ME IN THE DIRT; BUT I WILL NEVER GIVE UP INVOKING THE POWER OF ANIMALS FOR ROLLS IN A /tg/ QUEST EVEN WHEN IT SPELLS DISASTER! MY HOPE IS STRONGSTUPID!I invoke the power of Aye-Ayes for, THIS, ROLL!!
Rolled 67>>24557614alright I give up
>>24557614on to the next animal then
>>24557626Now the dice are just messing with you
>>24557578Ah. Thank you SM.
You lunge toward the mage!He snaps his head over to you and puts his hands together just as you're halfway to his position. A blast of teal wind roars from his hands like a cyclone. It rips and tears the stone as it passes over.You leap! But not high enough - so you spread your wings and flap to boost you over the gust of energy.The wind catches your open wings and sends you tumbling to the ground, but you've evaded the worst of the blow.>you've taken 1 damage (23/29 HP)You set your leg(s). The mage has prepared a large spell...an orb of wind is spinning faster and faster above his raised hands.What do you do?>lash, try to disrupt>charge, beat him before he can finish casting>dodge his attack, then catch him between spells>some other strategy
>>24557685>lash, try to disruptYOU CAN NOT STOP US
>>24557685>Lash, try to disrupt. Can we attack while charging?
>>24557685lash
>>24557685>lash, try to disrupt
>>24557685How much does shadowstrike cost in mana? Because we might be able to hit him with that before his spell finishes, and it looks like he might WANT us to charge again.
Lash was universally selected.You will also try to close the gap, assuming a successful attack.Roll 1d100
Rolled 69>>24557741ONCE MORE
>>24557729Shadow Strike - 2 mana. 2 base power.Spirit Whip - 2 mana. 2 base power.Shadow Assault - 4 mana. 4 base power. Can hit multiple enemies.
Rolled 17>>24557741Power of the tortoise.
Rolled 15>>24557741
Rolled 6>>24557741fuck your magic
Rolled 50>>24557741rolling
Rolled 78>>24557741Hope this goes better!
>>24557755Oh, andShade - 1 mana. Create an illusory projection of yourself to increase -dodge- rating. Lasts 1-3 turns.
>attack the wind mageand CONSUME once hes hurt.
>>24557780Having a list of that stuff would be REAAAALLY nice...
>>24557810Working on it. I'll have it for the next thread. You only have those 4 mana-using abilities at the moment, but it will be helpful once your magic trees expand.Assuming you live long enough to expand them.
>>24557837I'm sure the players won't be stupid enough to attack the Demon Lord alone! There's nothing to worry about at all! Ha. HAH. Ha. HAH.
>>24557837>Implying we'll ever spend any substantial amount of xp in them at all.
>>24557837I really wan to see more of the summoning tree, I love having monstrositys do my bidding
>>24557845I swear to god.If VoidBearer comes on here and starts calling to Schattenkrieg the thing, I'm going to fucking lose my shit.
>>24557837>Assuming you live long enough to expand them.Speaking of that...Why does /tg/ always want to rush in to a glorious death in battle in almost every quest where that's an option?
>>24557868Because we're big, goddamn heroes.
>>24557867Indeed. That's not a good option even if we have backup.
You Lash your body toward the mage. A tendril of your shadow form whips out and strikes with a sharp crack!It strikes......but something stops it! A shield of wind deflects your attack upward! You feel as through a solid blow could penetrate, but this isn't a normal mage...The man grins. "Time to get yours!"The magic sphere condenses. A dozen small pockets of wind scatter in your direction!1d100 for dodge
>>24557867I generally due some pretty ballsy shit in my campaigns but launching ourselves into something that can shit on TWO angels that previously easily fucked us up is a little to much.
>>24557868Long quests are boring. Let's live, die, and move onto the next quest so we can always fondly remember the nonexistent golden age of the quest and all it never could have been.
>>24557858Once we do go down the summoning tree I say we go for the shadow tree as the very fact our summons get to keep our stealth bonus is pretty great.
Rolled 28>>24557909MORE DICE
Rolled 13>>24557909Rollin' to not die!
Rolled 96>>24557909>get ours
Rolled 67>>24557909rolling.
Rolled 48>>24557909I told you guys we should run away...
Rolled 61>>24557909Dodge roll? I INVOKE THE POWER OF BANA SLUGS!
Today is just not our day.
Rolled 86>>24557909
Rolled 10>>24557909
Rolled 36>>24557909Well this is pickles
>>24557917having our own assassins would be pretty cool
>>24557934we might have gotten it, but the 2 rolls beofer this worry me.
Rolled 88>>24557968>Dodge most of it>Take 1 or 2 dmg
We should really get that thing that let's us eat shadows and also look into getting the prereqs for fast regen
>>24557941>implying you simply didn't anger the baby seal god by asking too much of him--------------------------------------------------You flicker left, right, up, down, around! The arrows of wind blast into the ground around you, but there's too many! You're overwhelmed!A concentrated set of three hit you straight on...but your aura comes to your defense. The wind seems to bend around you, absorbed, deflected. When it strikes you, it's greatly dissipated - but it still hits hard.>you've taken 2 damage (21/29 HP)You keep running, building speed. The mage follows you with his shots, and soon the ground is churned into pits of mud. You duck, dive, and sprint to avoid the barrage of wind magic. He can't lead you fast enough!The magic bullets are starting to slow...either he's getting tired, or the spell has had its day. But you're feeling wary after he blocked you the first time...What do you do?>keep dodging, wait for that opening>attack now, before he can cast something else>another strategy
>>24557917I think we should ignore the summoning trees in favour of getting stuff like Shiva and Schattenkrieg for now.Not to mention Magic Power.
>>24558040For fast regen it looks like we will have to get robust immunity or others in that tree and possibly bind as well.
>>24558062attackpunch a hole in the side of his head
>>24558062>>keep dodging, wait for that openingThis is war, and war is attrition!Soon he will be tired and week, and then we will consume him.
>>24558062>attack now, before he can cast something else
>>24558075The blue region might split off of Bind.>>24558062>attack now, before he can cast something elseLet's not give him the chance.
>>24558062Pic very related.Get close and use our superior strength to do horrible things to him.
>>24558062attack attack attackwe don't know how many mages can restore their own MP or how quickly
>>24558068we got plenty of that though, and I'm wary as fuck of giving some people access to SchattenkriegWe barely have any magic or mana right now though, so summoning or general magic would be useful,summoning I think more so based on our playstyle of support and evasion
>>24558062>keep dodgingHe could be baiting us to attack now
>>24558062Keep on dodging
>>24558117Different anon, but I'm wary as fuck about summoning because of the constant mana drain just to keep the things we summon under our control.It will be a long investment before summoning gets to the level of the other options we have now.
>>24558062Dodge and dodge and more dodge.We Matrix now.
>>24558143But Summoning is fun.
>>24558117Magic Power would make sense; apart from that, personally I'd just as soon develop ourselves more than our summons in the short term. Direct magic seems more useful at the moment. It'll take a pile of development before our summons are anywhere close to as useful as ourselves, and that's without spending experience becoming even better.
>>24558143both summoning and magic would take awhile to see results, we've been all but completely ignoring them for 16 threadsplus our mana pool is miniscule at the moment, if we take some magic power levels it'll help
>>24558162And so is being a superstrong, superfast, supersneak eldritch horror looking shadow.
>>24558062Keep dodging if there are no more mages in sight, attack then retreat if there are more. We don't want backup arriving.>>24558068Shiva would be useful, but shattenkreig, while cool, is overly flashy and can hurt us to use (in addition to moving into point-blank range)I would recommend magic power so we have more of a stockpile of "emergency power". right now we are kind of always fighting at the same level, with not much to throw at powerful foes.
attack: 5dodge: 4You've chosen to attack.Roll 1d100
>>24558117I agree with magic power, but just so we can get things like shadow beam.
Rolled 51>>24558210Rolling 1's
Rolled 37>>24558210Oh boy
Rolled 10>>24558210Rolling
Rolled 89>>24558210
>>24558210>>24558210>>24558210>>24558207>>24558207>>24558207CANCELVotes are tied.
Rolled 1>>24558210
Rolled 82>>24558210It is time.
Rolled 64>>24558210c'mon dice gods...
Rolled 13>>24558171the summons don't have to be as useful as us though their for support, it's not like we're suddenly going to become summoner shadow>>24558210rolling as well
Rolled 22>>24558210
Rolled 30>>24558210Rolling for certain doom.
i vote DODGE to break the tie.
>>24558246I vote attack
Rolled 10>>24558231Dodge.
>>24558233
Rolled 78>>24558210C'mon my strange luck
>>24558233WHAT HAVE YOU DONE
>>24558231Guys.Dodge.
Rolled 56>>24558233Lucky.
>>24558231Changing my vote here >>24558110 from attack to dodge.
>>24558259>>24558253What can I say? I'm number one.
WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON
>>24558233--------------------------------------------I canceled the attack right before this, so you're fine.>getting this fucking luckyTwo further votes have titled us toward continuing to dodge.Roll 1d100 to evade the wind.
Rolled 20i don't think it counts? I hope it doesn't.>>24558281
Rolled 72>>24558281
Rolled 75>>24558281
Rolled 48>>24558281
Rolled 56>>24558281
Rolled 82>>24558281not lucky enough to not get a one, though
Rolled 92>>24558281the 5 D's of warfare
Rolled 35>>24558281
Rolled 18>>24558289>>24558291>>24558303>>24558304SAFE.
>>24558304>the 5 D's of warfareTechnically, as an amorphous creature, we can have all the D's we want.
Rolled 90>>24558328Yeah so it will be easier to dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge.
>>24558304>>24558378"IF YOU CAN DODGE WIND ORBS, YOU CAN DODGE A BALL!!!"
----------------------------------You sprint faster. You learned the hard way that attacking a wind mage head-on can be disastrous.And even as you leap across another pit, the flurry of attacks suddenly increases beyond anything that's come before! The sphere unravels in a cloud of green, wind strings that whip forward, gashing the mud.But you're gone! At full speed, he can't follow you!The mage falls to a knee. His breath is coming in heavy gasps, but his head is still on a swivel.What do you do?>lash once more!>full frontal physical assault/consume>good things come to those who wait>some other strategy
>>24558396We'll have to put that into practice if we get targeted by the destruction balls of the Demon Lord.
>>24558441can we cautiously approach?he might try to trick us again
>>24558441Hit the fucker. Take his head off!
Rolled 55>stealth our way to him by getting behind himHe can't turn his ehad around 360 degrees. Mage or not hes no owl.
>>24558441>Good things come to those who waitSend him images of us devouring him whole.
>>24558441Any mooks close by to throw at him?he can block a shadow, but can he block John?
>>24558467>>24558464Voting to combine these.
>>24558441That's enough dodging. Full *back* assault/consume; his head may be on a swivel but he's not as fast as we are.
>>24558464Good plan. I'll work that in as a bonus should you attack.>>24558467Also worth intimidation points.>>24558474You can always try to stealth/intimidate and wait another turn.
>>24558441Kite this motherfucker. Dart in and out, jabbing at him with our shadows.
>>24558441Lash his head off while we move.
>>24558441You know what we need to get? Shadow Control. Would make fights so much easier. >grab a persons shadow>make sure they can't defend themselves.>Kill and consume
>>24558514>>24558520Yeah, this is enough.Action 1: attempt restealth/intimidateAction 2: attackRoll 1d100
>>24558520Intimidate, but dart in and take him out before he gets his second wind or gets some help. He's not the only thing on the battlefield, and we can't keep waiting around for him to keel over of his own accord.
Rolled 50>>24558541
Rolled 95>>24558541
Rolled 17>>24558541The seals. THE SEEEAAALS.
>>245585411
Rolled 41>>24558541Bitch ass mages
Rolled 21>>24558541
Rolled 91>>24558565Derp
Rolled 55>>24558541>>24558561YES.
>Action 1: attempt restealth/intimidate
Rolled 49>>24558561Shadow stronk!
Rolled 5>>24558541HAHA
>>24558578too bad he never specified which action he was rolling for...
>>24558578Interesting side effect of posting anonymously; I didn't realize I was the one who rolled the 95 until someone quoted it and I saw the '(You)'.
Rolled 64>>24558546>wind mage>second wind
Rolled 67>>24558541
>>24558591We have two actions to roll for; I think Shadow Master is looking for six rolls, to handle both. So, we did really well with the re-stealthing and intimidation, and:>>24558576really well with the attack too.
Rolled 56>>24558591I don't think anybody did.Both.
>>24558591I rolled a 91 >>24558576 that was for option 1.
Confuzzlement.
You keep moving.The mage stands. He gathers his power into a fist and shoots wide waves of air out, scattering it wide. He fires again, again, throwing up rock and bud and tossing corpses into the air.You wonder where he's aiming, because you're already behind him.He starts to turn just as a lunging ball of arms and legs and shadow lands on top of him. You claw at him, gashing him across the chest and arms. The wounds are many, but shallow - his wind magic is slowing your blows.You fall from the top of the pile of rocks and land on top of him in a pile of mud. The wind is rallying around him, but he's still at a huge disadvantage.What do you do?>physical attack until his head is mush>CONSUME>retreat, re-stealth, catch him from behind again
>>24558618>We have two actions to roll for; I think Shadow Master is looking for six rolls, to handle both.This, for future reference.
>>24558648EAT HIS FACE
>>24558648Jam shadow needles into his neck to paralyse him and then CONSUME!
>>24558648Bash his skull in.
>>24558648>>24558675Well, that's an interesting idea. STAB THE FUCK OUT OF HIS JUGULARS AND CONSUME.
>>24558675I like it.
Rolled 63>CONSUMEit is timeman this guy was a pain
>>24558648Ink into his lungs and drown him. Because there's a certain irony to suffocating a wind mage.
>>24558648Smash his skull and eat what's left of his power.Also, lets keep out center of mass (?) in motion around him, no need to give him an easy shot if he can pull one last one off.
>>24558697>wind mageHe might just super exhale and spit us up. That seems like something a wind mage would do.
>>24558697This is war, though, not a gladiator fight or some shit.
>>24558690>>24558691ya upvoting
>>24558697I'd think that would work more for water mages actually
>>24558697Nah. Better to make it quick before we attract attention to us.
>>24558693>man this guy was a painMiniboss. Grinding mooks is boring!You decide to bash through his head/needle his jugulars/Ink into his lungs and then consume him.Roll 1d100Action 1: megadeathAction 2: consume (DC based on whether he's dead or not)
Rolled 26>>24558736rolling.
Rolled 12>>24558736
Rolled 15>>24558736>Action 1: megadeathBueno.
Rolled 36>>24558736
Rolled 3>>24558736
Rolled 61>>24558736OH BOY OVERKILL!
Rolled 28>>24558736Rolling for horrible murder.
Rolled 79>>24558736Rolling for OMNOMNOMNOM version 2.0
Rolled 20>>24558736
Rolled 62Shit. I think he lived, guys.
>>24558745>>24558749>>24558750>>24558752Jesus, this guy just won't die.
Rolled 11>>24558736
Rolled 52>>24558736
Rolled 25>>24558736
Rolled 47>>24558736!
wow, just wow. Hopefully that one roll above 60 is enough to at least eat him.
Rolled 52>>24558736c'mon megadeath
>>24558745>>24558749>>24558750sighAlright, now roll 1d20. I need two rolls.
What a horrible day to be Mr. Shadow.
Rolled 19>>24558799
Rolled 6>>24558799
Rolled 11>>24558799
Rolled 3>>24558799Club all baby seals today!
Yeah, this has not been a good day for Mr. Shadow.
>>24558799What are we rolling against, here? Makes it more fun to know. (Usually for things we don't know about or control, you'd be the one doing the rolling.)
HE JUST WON'T DIE
>>24558830He's like that bellsprout from the first pokemon league.
>>24558830Maybe a sign that he could be a Friend?doubtful, though it would be interesting if he escaped and returned later...
>>24558829Patience anon. We'll find out next post. Or you could post random wild speculations. That's always fun.
>>24558862>Maybe a sign that he could be a Friend?Don't start that shit.
>>24558862If he does we need to chase him down, it's impolite to leave food on your plate
>>24558874We've been impolite enough already by playing with our food. And in the middle of a feast, no less.
>>24558862It's a sign that his soul will be a true delicacy when we finally rip it from his body and CONSUME it.
>>24558873You suggesting we switch sides in this war? Could be fun to take out our trusting allies.
>>24558872Random wilde spectulations time!Abigail and Adavan were caught by the enemy and are setup as sacrifices to restore the Demon Lords' mana so as soon as we get a clear view of the Demon Lord we'll see a magically bound lich, little girl, and an assortment of other sacrifices!Yay wile specteration!
>>24558897no
You raise your Fist and pound into the mage like a madman.His wind shields him. It looks like he's collecting himself.You Articulate a second arm, and a third, stretching your capabilities to their limits. All three of your hands are pounding and clawing, but his wind makes the blows shallow at best. The wind is gathering to a single point...A blast of hot air expands! You're thrown up, out of the pit. Shocked, you try to orient - The mage is standing upright, holding a hand in your direction. A bright green light gathers at the center of his palm - !The woman appears from nowhere. Her dagger is thrust in under the mage's chin, and the sharp aura of shadow surrounding it pierces through his shield as if it isn't there. The man's body goes limp and hangs off her weapon like an old green tapestry.You land next to her. Her dagger *shinks* back into its sheath on her wrist, and the mage's body falls dead.You can feel lightning energy building in the distance...is that the duke?"I thought you had him," the woman says. "You need work on your finishing technique."The words are delivered flatly. It's the statement of an observation more than any criticism.<I see,> you respond.Do you consume the mage?y/n
yes. thank the woman. she didn't have to save you.
>>24558914I say no we will have plenty to feast on later
>>24558929Seconding.
>>24558914let's get dat 1 to 6 xp!
>>24558829If I ask for a 1d20 after you fuck up, it's usually for a saving throw or an ally coming to bail you out.
>>24558914No, he is worthless to us now.
>>24558914Can we snag him on a tether line of shadow and consume on the go?Mage takeout!
>>24558914I say no, we will have plenty to CONSUME in the hours ahead
Rolled 42>>24558914damn, we have to learn that defence piercing thing. we have had too much trouble with magic defences recently. and no. we didnt earn that one
>>24558914No. We didn't earn it and wasted a lot of time on him in the middle of this fight. On to other targets.
>>24558949>Mage takeoutOh god yes!
>>24558914no we move on to other prey.
>>24558914Nah. We're not a carrion eater like a vulture. We CONSUME what we kill.
>>24558949I'm curious as well. Can we do this? If we can then we should, if not then we should just leave the guy there.
>>24558977Huh... Never thought of it that way. Considering that's not really how we've always done it, but it does have class.
wait, you guys are turning down XP after we just got schooled and had to have dues ex machina save us?
>not eating the miniboss
>>24558987You can, but you'll be at a serious disadvantage should anything suddenly happen...
>>24558914no, hide in her shadow and regenerate
>>24559014Well shit..
>>24559005We've already lingered in this part of the battlefield for a while drawing attention to ourselves fighting the mage.Surely backup will arrive to fuck us up if we stay around here eating the dude's corpse.
just wow.
>>24558914Fast food: wrap him up in shadow and eat him on the way to the next target. And thank her for the help.
>>24559025Time to hide in her shadow again.
>>24559025seconded
>>24559005>>24559009I don't know why everyone is suddenly a picky eater.
>>24559014like, say, A RAMPAGING DEMON LORD!?our work here is done. We need to either move on, or move out.Sparing with Miniboss is fun and all, though trying it with a Demon Lord? not so much.<your orders?>
>>24559005Yes. Also, I'd prefer we keep trying to kill the stuff trying to kill us instead of taking a quick break for lunch. You know, whole battle thing happening around us and all...
>>24559055Because of that last mid battle consumption that didn't go so well.
>>24559055Yeah, this is the only time we haven't instantly consumed someone.And this guy was a miniboss, too! He should be worth a lot.
they're afraid that the two seconds it takes to eat the guy the demon will swoop down and kill us.
>>24559055Probably because of the somewhat disapproving looks from last time.But meh, eat him. Just keep moving while we do.
>>24559055Moralfags.
>>24559076This. Eat the powerful mage.
>>24559055>2012+1>being an un-cultured vulturewho the hell do you think we are
>>24559055It's not about the food, it's about the restaurant, so to speak.I'd rather not get ambushed mid-meal again.
Rolled 97>>24558914Consume. It has to happen. Seriously, don't you people want abilities?
Rolled 29>>24559055Well if we are going to be heroic, but still true to our nature, we should at least have some class for how we eat. plus, don't we get exp for beating it anyway?
>>24559055I just don't want to draw the angels attention to us is all. Plus we didn't finish him so it feels like a let down. Are we a dog that eats others scraps or a shadow that ate an angel?
>>24559113Well the 97 convinces me.
>>24559114>. plus, don't we get exp for beating it anyway?shadowchick killed him
>>24559114nope
>>24559114We didn't beat it. Why would we get xp?
>>24559128Fucking killstealers.
>>24559114this I do not wish for Mr. Shadow to be uncultured swine who feeds on enemies he did not slay himself
>>24559141can we sit in her shadow and consume him while she moves on? or is that not how it works...
>>24559055Up to this post of yours, at least, I count more votes for CONSUME (or CONSUME while moving on) than not.
>>24558914No. Look for other mages or clusters of enemy troops. See what our ally prioritizes.
>>24559155I would love to do this.ALL ABOARD THE CORPSE TRAIN!
>>24558914y
I have a feeling of an impending Shadow Master voting related post.
>>24558914n
>>24559141Obviously our shadow demon ally must pay for her kill stealing sins. I'm sure she's tasty and nutritious.
oh great we have anons spam voting now.
>>24559184>wanting to eat shady girlAll moralfaggotry aside, she's almost certainly harder to kill than the mage we just fought.And eating a shadow aligned person would be sorta cannibalism.
>>24559201To be fair, I'm pretty sure it's one guy voting mostly both ways.
>>24559114>plus, don't we get exp for beating it anyway?Yes.--------------------------------------Though there was some staunch dissent, I believe the don't-eaters have won the debate. And I want to keep things moving.----------------------------------------You decide to opt out of eating the mage. She did ask you to control yourself...and for some reason, you feel rather indignant at the prospect of consuming a corpse you didn't kill yourself.Perhaps this is that thing called 'pride'.>you've gained 1 humanity (25)>you've gained 1 EXP (2)<I appreciate the assistance.>"It was my pleasure."<...pleasure?>"Taking life." The woman stares at the corpse. "It's the only thing I have left."<What do you - >A flare of magic makes you snap your head up. Four mages are marching toward your position, backed by a battalion of Kanian spearmen. This part of the battlefield has been scattered melee, but it seems as if the Kanians are trying to flank the Kelverens once more...and they're practically on top of you!<Do you have new orders?>"No. I will kill them." She drops low.You duck into her shadow. <I am your shadow. I will watch your back.>She watches you meld into the darkness. seemingly impressed. "...then let us attack, Shadow."She sprints toward the enemy, a wavering, shadowy phantom....you can feel the duke's magic still building, gathering. He must be planning something...good.Roll 1d100 for your dramatic battle entrance.
Rolled 81>>24559249
Rolled 26>>24559249SEALS ARE DRAMATIC!
Rolled 8>>24559249!!
Rolled 31>>24559249Oh boy
Rolled 59>>24559249
Rolled 85>>24559249We must pay her back for finishing off the wind mage...
Rolled 30>>24559249send images of the mages firing into the soldiers backs, uncaring of the casualties they cause while shadows ravages their lines.Then Lash the mages And for gods sakes consume them.
Rolled 56>>24559249Destroy everything!
>>24559226Point one, she has no soul.Point two, there is some element of flame in her make up.Point three, we've eaten demons before.Wasn't seriously suggesting we eat her, that's crazy talk, but eating shadow aligned beings doesn't seem unethical to me. Does it really to you?
>>24559249>critfail>trips into battle, rolling downhill into the shadow ball>accidentally hits the demon lord, making him lose his focus>accidentally won the war
Rolled 2>>24559249Rollin' for showboating.
Rolled 28>>24559249>shadow spine dash, a wave of bodies impaled in the air on whisps of shadow>a good day to be Mr. Shadow
Rolled 30>>24559249When she stealths into the middle of the group, shadow spears will pierce the enemies.
Rolled 12our dice are horribleterrible today.
Rolled 20>>24559321Surprisingy critfail free though.
>>24559321Of course they are. We've gotten way too many 100s in the previous threads. A little balancing out is inevitable in the long run.
>>24559321>>24559305>>24559308>>24559314>>24559297>>24559283>>24559281>>24559278>tears of blood
Rolled 91>>24559321/tg/ dice algorithm rolls low
Rolled 98>>24559347Oh the irony
>>24559358>>24559347hueheuheu
>>24559358>>24559347Alas, you rolled after the cutoff.
>>24559358haha
--------------------------------The woman vanishes.You're dragged at what feels like a speed greater than your Supersonic flight.She reappears behind one of the mages.You don't have time to react before she's punched both her daggers into the mage's backside. You lash out with your shadows as best you can, taking out spearmen in every direction. Five fall dead before they can blink.The woman turns to the next mage, but he's already shrouding himself in wind. He manages to block her daggers with his hands, green light pulsing to deflect the attacks. The other mages are preparing their own spells. The woman turns on a heel and sprints away. Spearmen are everywhere, but you manage the knock the points of their weapons wide. She loses herself in a tangle of the enemy. Shouts fly into the air."Find her, now!!""Where is she!?""She passed by me, I saw her!""Where?""Here!""She's over here!"Roll 1d100 to assist the killing spree.
Thread hit autosage fast tonight
Rolled 55>>24559438
Rolled 9>>24559438
Rolled 9>>24559438KILLATHON
Rolled 57>>24559438C'mon. Mr Shadow needs to dish it out.
Rolled 96>>24559438rolling>>24559446only at 300, we have lots of time before it dies
Rolled 7>>24559438
Rolled 17>>24559467>>24559472Fuck you dice
>>24559438>you gained 1 HP from regeneration (22/29)
Rolled 6>>24559477so close
Did someone forget their virgin sacrifice to the dice gods today?
Rolled 20>>24559438Throwing out an upgrade idea: Poison.
Rolled 14>>24559438Be merciful, oh yea dice gods of /tg/, and I shall sacrifice my firstborn in thy name.>Implying I'll ever procreate
Rolled 71>>24559438
pity this wasn't blorp, we'd earn a little bonus for doubles.
>>24559472>>24559467So much sucking up in here.I wouldn't fail a third time if I were you...Writing.
Rolled 72>>24559438darkness spaghetti away!
Rolled 10>>24559438She is good.I would actually be willing to vote to attack the Angel if it would get her in our group...
>>24559508its not something we exactly can control
Rolled 36>>24559510We are the pahstah in the night, the spagooti in the dark!
>>24559531Here's hoping for an upgrade called "spagooti" that lets us send out hundreds of little shadow spindles
>>24559553you mean shiva?
>>24559562I think he means something more like a missile battery. Speaking of which, it would be pretty swag if there was a long range macross-type tree.is there?
The woman doubles back toward the mages......she leaps over the heads of the confused spearmen, aiming at the neck of the wind mage once more!Green spheres of light deflect her back. She takes the deflection almost as if she planned it, using the momentum to turn past the man and flicker back into the ranks of the mundane. You send a few feeble licks of shadow at the mage, but he's alert enough to deflect them.The spearmen are well trained, but they don't have the capability to sense her position. The mages are having trouble tracking her with all the people around, and so far they haven't been willing to fire into the crowd. She knifes one here, there, keeping them a panicking, uncoordinated mass.You note this strategy for later."I'm going back in," she shouts. It's noise in the crowd, but you can here. "Don't mess up this time!">gain 1 hp from regeneration (23/29)Roll 1d100
>>24559508SM, I think Mr. Shadow needs to get his black ass handed to him. People need to realize we aren't some badass whirlwind of death and destruction. The only things we've actually beaten without a fucking crit are weak minions, and people don't seem to realize this.
>>24559615A ranged attack with lots of explosions.I know what you want......but you haven't revealed it yet.
Rolled 72>>24559621Rolling to keep shadow lady safe.
Rolled 97>>24559621
>>24559621
Rolled 60>>24559621cmon
Rolled 46>>24559621I want to believe.>>24559639We do need a good smackdown, but I don't want one shoehorned in to "teach us a lesson".
>>24559652>>24559644oh thank god
Rolled 70>>24559639
Rolled 9>>24559639yeesh, finally 3 rolls above 50
Rolled 65>>24559621God damn it fuck animals. I invoke the power of SPOONS for this roll.
Rolled 13>>24559621rollan>>24559639That just makes me giddy.
>>24559644>>24559652the winds of change are blowing, but for how long in our favor?
Rolled 74>>24559621Please show mercy dice godsHave we not been faithful?Have we not been your most fervent believers?
>>24559688At least we are safe for the time being.
>>24559688Tempting the dice gods ire...
>>24559633I agree. I thought this lesson was clear after Jacob's Field, but I guess people forgot when you were at 2 HP.Well, whatevs.>>24559668>>24559652>>24559644It's happening.
Rolled 49>>24559718Now that's a good point, I've been trying to get luck all this time from things that ARE NOT the dice gods. Let's test that.I invoke the power of the dice gods for this roll!
>>24559754You have been found slightly lacking.
Rolled 26>>24559784I'll keep trying! They've got to take pity eventually!
>>24559796The dice gods are without mercy.
Rolled 39>>24559796pity is all you get, you'll get the occasionall good roll then fail after fail.
>>24559796...
>>24559748I don't think a lot of people were at Jacob's field and don't remember getting shitter shatteredWhich is why we need more things then just GOIN FAST AND LODSA ATTACKS in my opinion
Rolled 52>>24559718>Have we not been your most fervent believers?Pretty sure people on /tg/ are the only believers>>24559796Not this day
>>24559823>>24559823we only have 4 mana, and really we haven't gone for any of the immunities\defense options.
The woman flickers back into the inner circle......and the wind mage's back is turned! She stabs one knife into his kindey, and, grabbing her wrist, drags her blade upwards, eviscerating him!But the other mage wasn't turned the other way. Fire roars in a sphere above his head, and the woman turns, almost as if in slow motion...You shadows are unleashed.Three spikes of black death stab into the fire mage. With his concentration on his building spell about to fire, you encounter no magical resistance. You punch through his stomach, heart, and left eye.The flames warp out of control!!!You've seen this before.What do you do?>shield your ally, throw yourselves to the side!>duck behind her, surely she can defend you both>leave her shadow and run like hell>tell her to run>something else>you've gained 1 HP from regeneration (24/29)
>>24559748I Remember, that was a dark and awesome day for Shadow Quest. One I wish these people would stop trying to repeat.
>>24559863>>shield your ally, throw yourselves to the side!
>>24559823Then vote for things like Shadow Walk, Fear, Bind, etc. Small bonuses will add up.
>>24559845exactly we're a glass cannon without the cannon, instead we wheel ourselves around really fast
>>24559863>leave her shadow and run like hell>tell her to runShe's at least as fast as we are. She'll be fine without our help.
>>24559863>shield your ally, throw yourselves to the side!
>>24559845think we should go for poison or magic power soon
>>24559890Those things are nice but stealth only goes so far, we need to beef up some and get some magic
>>24559863>>shield your ally, throw yourselves to the side!>tell her to run>something elsePut up Shadow Shield/Barrier of Darkness
>>24559863Oh fuck! Time to gtfo.Warn shadow lady and then run away.
>>24559863Our ally has demonstrated a greater ability to dodge than us, warn her and get out of the attack range.
>>24559845The issue with the magic was that we had little mana, and no clear way to regain it. so we avoided the magic tree for that reason. now that we have the capacity for the entry level Magic Power upgrade, that part of the tree is more viable...>>24559863She has better speed, so tell her to run and we will act as her shield.
Rolled 82>>24559863>>24559902Yeah, it seems like she can teleport.Stay in her shadow and tell her to run, she can carry both of us it seems and we aren't optimized for defense.
>>24559939this
>>24559924Those are passives.
>>24559924>Shadow Shield/Barrier of DarknessThose are passive, you don't have to put them up.>note earlier flavor text describing the wind bending around you and dissipating, dulling the magical blow
>>24559863she has no shield that we can see and that was a big boom in Jacobs Field. Shield her
I vote tell her to run while we shield her in case she doesn't move fast enough
>>24559863>shield your ally, throw yourselves to the side!>tell her to run
>>24559863Warn our ally and ride in her shadow.
>>24559863>>shield your ally, throw yourselves to the side!>>tell her to runboth, just in case
----------------------------------Vote 1>stay in her shadow, warn her to GTFOVote 2:>warn her of impending attack, shield her, defend to mitigate damage
>>245599962
Vote 2:
>>245599961
>>24559996voting for 2.
>>245599962if we do this we'll get all the bitches
>>24559996>>245600162give that bitch shadows, bitches love shadows
>>24559996>Vote 1
>>24560016
>>24559996>Vote 1I'd rather we not sacrifice ourselves to shield a woman we barely know, who can most likely leap to safety on her own.
You've voted to warn her of the impending explosion and do the best you can to shield her.Roll 1d100
Rolled 21>>24560062Fuck the dice gods. I invoke the power of the rolls beneath my post!
Rolled 18>>24560062
Rolled 59>>24560062MAY DESCARTES GUIDE MY DICK, I MEAN DICE
Rolled 84>>24560062
Rolled 24>>24560050
>>24560028>SM uses yet another one of the crummy pics I've made in Gimp.
>>24560050Sorry, the other questers haven't ascended to your manly level of temerity yet.It's a shame.
Rolled 87>>24560062damn white knights
Rolled 27>>24560062Goddamn heroism is gonna get us killed...
>>24560074>>24560073>>24560072
Rolled 49>>24560062rolling. maybe we will stop sucking now
Rolled 59>>24560062hah! here is to suicide!
>>24560028Oh, do we know in character (or out) where usurping control of a Demon's binding falls in our skill trees? Kinda seems like it would be useful.
Rolled 51>>24560062>Fireball to the Face.<this is rather unpleasant, please move faster>
>>24560104I would assume that would be towards the end of the summoning skill tree.
>>24560104we'd probably need deep demon summoning for that
Rolled 73>>24560144I think we'd need magic power a few times before we got that
>>24560144Fair enough. Any chance of us being able to bind angels into servitude? I'd like the symmetry.
<Explosion! RUN!>The woman immediately leaps without trying to assess the situation, powering herself away with her aura. You're dragged along in her shadow.A vertical column of fire blasts upwards and expands, raging toward you. You wrap yourself around her exposed side.The flames roar across you. Your aura curbs some of it, but you still take heavy damage. The pain is sharp and hot.>you've taken 5 damage>you've gained 1 HP from regen (20/29)The woman lands.The last remaining mage was of Water - and he was able to defend himself and his men from the fire. The globe of liquid he summoned to shield them evaporates to steam, countering the fires easily.The woman barely hesitates before exploding off her heels toward the mage. She's trying to get him while he's distracted...Roll 1d100
>>24560179I'll say no don't even try and don't even think about trying and don't ever speak or think about that until we're as powerful as Grand Hyperion himself.
Rolled 89>>24560196
Rolled 68>>24560196rolling. maybe if we go long enough we terrible rolls will end
Rolled 96>>24560196
Rolled 16>>24560196
Rolled 30>>24560196
Rolled 15>>24560196get the water mage
Rolled 62>>24560196Welp it's time to fail again.
Rolled 41>>24560196let's go
>>24560104That's really just a bit too specific for me to make an ability for it. However, you can try to do it. I'd whip up a DC based on the factors at the time, magic power, mana spent, things like that.>>24560179I'm afraid I can't answer that, Dave.
>>24560209>>24560212>>24560213Beautiful.
>>24560209>>24560212>>24560213done
>>24560213>>24560212>>24560209he ded mang
with those rolls I hope we get an auto-CONSUME.
Rolled 41>>24560196
Rolled 40>>24560209>>24560212>>24560213time 4 murder!
>>24560237>that face>the commentlost my shit
>>24560229>I'd whip up a DCWorks for me.>...Dave....Excellent.
>>24560229You keep making me want summoning more
>>24560229Oh, no "your minions are now my minions" type thing? Ah well...
>>24560209>>24560212>>24560213This time, it isn't the mage that responds, but the spearmen. They gather around their protector in a ring of pointed steel. The woman is good, but she's not made of shadows. She starts slicing her way through the front ranks, but the mage's hands are beginning to glow......luckily, you ARE made of shadows.You slip through the legs of the men like Ink, clawing at their hamstrings as you go. You drop a dozen before you reach the mage.His spell isn't ready, but you are. You Ink into a piledriver and slam into his chest, blowing him into the men gathered behind him. A pile of spears and armor and flesh collapses to the ground. Men are shouting, struggling to get away. You stab a few for good measure and to bog the rest down.The water mage is gasping for breath. You're pretty sure you've crushed several of his ribs, and maybe more on the inside.What do you do?>FINISH HIM>CONSUME>something else
I think we should get Robust Immunity or poison.We the closer we are to getting fast regen the better.
>>24560300>CONSUMEWe hunger.
Rolled 56>>24560300CONSUME
>>24560300CONSUME
>>24560300consume. fuck your morality
>>24560300leave him be<A gift from the shadows>
>>24560300FINISH HIM! This is a battlefield and we must be on the lookout fore more.
>>24560300WE EAT THE FUCKER THIS TIME
>>24560229Here take this
>>24560322YOUYES, YOUYOU CUT THAT SHIT OUT
>>24560300Consume. Let's get some xp and hp, we'll need it.>>24560322lol faggit
Rolled 4>>24560300eat his face. we earned this one
>>24560300CONSUME.we have earned it this time
WHAT WE HUNT, WE KILL.
>>24560300>mfwTonight on Iron Chef, the secret ingredient is... MAGE!>consume
>>24560342YOUYES, YOUQUIT BEING A DUMBASS>its a fucking thread
Rolled 79>>24560300>INK INTO GROUND>PULL HIM WITH US>GRABOID STYLE>CONSUME HIS ENTIRETY
>>24560300WE KILLED HIM WE EAT HIMCONSUME
>>24560300interrogate, then consume
>>24560367Yes. Seconding this.Gruesome and brutal and loud. Shatter morale.
>>24560370>interrogateWhat would we ask him? How he would like to be killed?
>>24560332wonderful.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEu4Iq5KL-Q>>24560291Well...there's abilities, and then there are abilities.------------------------------------You're consuming him.He's pretty fucked.Roll 1d100 to see just how fucked.
>>24560370yes interrogate a mage in the middle of a battlefield
He's a rat in our web.
Rolled 56>>24560393I'd say pretty fucked
>>24560387how about <WHERE IS MASTER!>
>>24560358I lost my shit.
Rolled 27>>24560393
Rolled 5>>24560393CONSUME!
Rolled 55>>24560393feed
Rolled 96>>24560393Om nom nom.
>>24560365>Implying I was being seriousit's just a comment
Rolled 22>>24560393
Rolled 39>>24560393nomnomnom
Rolled 70>>24560404Hoily shit. That's just.. FUCK.Will we ever get the ability to make shadow webs like some great monstrous spider?
>>24560425Hahahah. Evil triumphs!
>>24560370>interrogateOn a battlefield, in the middle of battle, want to waste time getting an enemy to talk while soldiers, mages and demons are actively trying to kill us and our allies.Not following your logic anon. Could you explain?
>>24560451Bind ought to do something like that.
Rolled 59>>24560393I'm afraid I can't let you eat that mage, Dave.
>>24560409You mean the giant dome of darkness over there, or the political leader nowhere near us?
Rolled 55>>24560483>i think he meant the one who summoned the demon lord, Lord Nulis Vin
>>24560456Not seeing any evil here, just pragmatism. Which could be considered a good thing since we have to kill fewer sentient beings for xp whenever we CONSUME one.
>>24560408>>24560413>>24560419....You consume the mage.It is done rather professionally and quickly. He was pretty much dead from the internal injuries, anyway, but you're not scaring anyone in the middle of a battlefield.>you've gained 3 EXP (total: 5)>you've gained 1 HP (21/29)>you've gained 2 mana (4/4)>you've gained 2 temerity (27)HP: 20/29Mana: 4/4EXP: 5Humanity: 25Temerity: 27------------------------------------The woman has reached your position. You work together to clean up the spearmen immediately around you.Her efforts have singlehandedly turned a flanking action into a rout. Burned and drenched spearmen without their mages are breaking back for their main lines. You can see a plume-helmed man trying to organize things, but with explosions of lightning beginning to erupt in the unshielded troops, he isn't helping much.In the distance, you can still feel the lightning energy building. It's twisting, turning. You wonder what the heck the duke is thinking.Two more earth golems still stomp the field, chipped and torn, but alive. They're far in the western flank, though. The Kelverens have continued to press the Kanians back up the hill towards that smoky cloud of shadow.You have a blessed moment of peace."You saved me from the fire," the woman states.<You saved me from the mage.>The woman nods. "Then we're even."<...is that important to you?>"...few things are..." She looks away. "Surely that can still be among them."Do you have anything to say to her?
>>24560576>HP: 20/29lolobviously, should be 21/29
Rolled 26>>24560576Just nod. Send an impression of balance.Then move on to the next slaughter
>>24560602Second
>>24560576Yaaaay! It's WAIFU FAVOR CURRYING TIME!
>>24560602sure, send balance and kinship to this daughter of shadow
>>24560576I'd like to place a vote for purchasing shadow walk and shadow eater while we've got a moment.
>>24560602This. Maybe with a hint of satisfaction at her response.
>>24560602I like itbut we should focus on the obvious officers trying to rally their men
Rolled 58>>24560665I'll second that. Shadow eater is good.Although I've wanted viral for a bit, but those are good too.
>>24560576...it's not like I like you are anything...No, but seriously, ask her who the fuck she is. Our relationship goes no further until she explains herself. If she won't (or can't) then that's the end of it.
>>24560642No. And do remember that she is a strictly bound, probably demonic entity. If you want a waifu, figure out how to safely release her or co-opt her bindings.
>>24560665I'll second your vote for Shadowwalk but I'll place a vote for Quiet because stealth.
>>24560688Wait until after the fighting there casanova.
>>24560665I will third that, shadow eater sounds like it would awesome in battle if we can do it fast enough
>>24560665Shadow walk is good too.
>>24560688She can't. Already been tried. She can't vocalize certain things.
>>24560701Personally, if we must have a waifu, I'd rather it be that spirit elemental Abigail called the "Nice Lady."Surely another elemental would be a better match than this purely physical being.
>>24560744Aww shit son I forgot all about that inevitable can of worms.>collect the four keys and unleash your natural waifu!Nihghghhhhhhh.
>>24560665Support shadow walk but I'd prefer to see if we could get the ability it opens up for 3xp. Doubtful I know, but I'd like to see what's there first.
>>24560665I vote for this as well.Though I have to wonder, if you get Shadow Control, control a person's shadow and then eat it. Does anything happen to them?
>>24560744Huh, I thought our current companion wasn't a purely physical being. Ok then.
>>24560743Then we do nothing with her at all. Just work alongside her for now and find out what we can later. DOUK might know.
You send her an Impression; one of balance. Scales with you on one end, and her at the other. They tip even.You give her a second image. Fire roils near her, but a darkness rises to rebuff it."Such is our nature," you say aloud.She blinks in surprise. And when that fades...there's the hint of something else...curiosity?"...our nature," she says, prompting you forward.You begin to - <Shadow! Can you hear me?!>You snap your 'head' around. That sounded like...You bend your thoughts toward the building lightning magic and shout them hard. <You excellency?><Ah, good! One of my spirit mages is lending a hand with this...wasn't sure if it would work! Get back over here! It's time for the assault!><What of the angel?><She's with us. Are you still with that woman?><I am.><Bring her, stay in her shadow! Worked well last time!>You turn to the woman and relate what the duke said.The woman nods. "We've done enough. Auriel will have new orders."You hop into her shadow and she speeds toward the growing force of lightning. It seems to have changed...the power isn't increasing, but its nature is. It's getting...sharper.<...I am not in the angel's favor,> you say to the woman."I have not been ordered to check my shadow for elementals," the woman responds.You feel a sense of satisfaction.Scattered men are running two in fro, some in melee, some seemingly with messages. The lines have parted...the Kelverens are preparing for another shock attack. The Kanians seem to be disrupted. What's going on in that sphere?There's a short time until you arrive at center of the Kelveren army.Do you have anything to say to/ask the woman?
>>24560834Dossier on Auriel.
>>24560834Ask about Auriel. If she doesn't answer, then nothing.And buy shadow walk.
>>24560784You can no longer control them.Nothing happens to someone when you eat their shadow. It regenerates in a few hours (stops ability abuse) But if they notice that they don't have a shadow all of a sudden...well.Buying Shadow Walk before next action.
>>24560834Say nothing.Let's get shadow walk and quiet.
>>24560860That's likely going to be one of the things her "no-talky" spell blocks. But if it isn't...
>>24560834Unless she can suddenly communicate mentally we should probably keep our trap shut. No need for her to out us by explaining this or that to thin air in a public place with that angel around...
>>24560834<Thank you>
>>24560879Heh. We could use that later to make it seem like someone is an illusion. Or to create chaos in a small city or village.>"The mystery of the shadow eaters!"
>>24560910>>24560860Sounds like a plan.
>>24560834<How do you feel about the Light?>thank her
>>24560834>>24560860>>24560910>>24560950lets try these
>>24560950<How do you feel about thedick?>
>>24560896>Unless she can suddenly communicate mentallyare you retarded or are you new?
>>24560966
>>24560879>Blink - You gain sight-range teleportation. (Cannot blink through walls, through the ground, into places you can't see, etc. 5-turn cooldown in battle. Auto-cooldown if battle ends. You can only Blink yourself and inanimate objects on your person)
With all of these mages we're going against, I think it might be time to invest in nightflare.
>>24560966shadows love, the D.
>>24560993I NEEDS IT.
>>24560993quiet, we need every stealth boost with Auiel around
Rolled 37>>24560993so that is what she was using
>>24560993>3 EXP remaining
>>24560993Hory shrit.Dat Blink.
>>24560972Pointing out that in a crowded airship, her talking to us is kind of conspicuous. Did you think I was seriously suggesting spontaneously developed telepathy?
>>24560993It might be on impulse, but I say we get blink.
>>24560995Yeah I thought it was going to be a situational power that wouldn't be worth the mana and Exp to spend on it, but it would've REALLY come in handy during that fight with the wind Mage.
>>24560993BUY BLINK. Next 2 exp, buy Quiet.
>>24560993Cans we get blink now too?
>>24560993Buy it!
>>24560993Blink, we should really consider getting something outside of movement though
Damn you guys really are impulse buyers.Voting for Robust Immunity, to eventually gain Fast Regeneration.
>>24561076After we get blink that is
>>24560993Can we blink through a chainlink fence or grates and things like that?
>>24560993let's buy quiet nextwe have been neglecting our stealth lately guys and then we buy it we will not have to worry about it for awhile
>>24561104We can Ink though those.
>>24560993quiet
>>24561108I'll second quiet. Because nobody else wants to trail the tree to Fast Regen. Abloo bloo bloo.
>>24561109If there's a fence 50 meters away and we blink through and a distance past it, it's faster than blinking to it, inking, and then running further.
<I appreciate your discretion.>"I think...discretion, is also in our nature."<I would agree.> You think for a moment. <Can you tell me anything about Auriel?>"She is an angel. A mage-knight blessed by Hyperion himself. Living since the Elementomachy. Not immortal, but nearly, by our standards. She hates the shadow." Her face clenches. "All the angels hate the shadow."<Surely not all.>"I would - "Her words are choked off. She sighs a breath through her nose.<I will stay in your shadow,> you say. <I'd prefer not to be spotted.>"I'd prefer to never see her or them again."<What's stopping you leaving?>She merely looks at you, then puts her eyes forward.>you gain 1 HP from regen (22/29)con't...
>>24561157Okay, I have gotten over my impulse and I forth buying quiet
>>24561148We should free her eventually, she'd make a good ally
>>24561170ill either third/forth quiet, or we get nightflare
>>24561133>>24561104Yes, I'll throw you a bone. You can blink through anything you could Ink through - as long as you can see where you're blinking.
Vote 1>buy quietVote 2>buy BlinkVote 3>buy Nightflare
>>24561188Can you give us a metric range on blink?
>>245612271
>>24561227first choice quiet, second nightflare
>>245612271Hush mode.
>>245612272
>>24561227>2
>>245612271! Stealth!
>>24561229Quarter mile.0.4 kilometers.
>>245612273, we're not done dealing with mages, not by a long shot
>>24561227Vote 2(actually want wind resistance, but didn't get here in time to suggest it...)
>>245612271, it's time to start working on our stealthiness.
>>245612273
>>24561262oh wow 2 then, that's pretty far
>>24561262Thank you.>>24561227And 1.
>>24561262And how much time is a turn?
>>24561262JeebusThat could outrun Auriel easily.Pop a quarter mile away and then bust out the supersonic and we're untouchable.
>>245612271.
>Blink opens up more options>There is something more powerful than teleportation.
>>24561296Now THAT seems like a silly question. But the answer could change everything...
>>24561301>supersonic while blinking
>>245612961 turn is 1 roll.So, if it's a long battle, 5 turns is actually quite a bit of time.But it looks like quiet has won by a lot, so quiet it is.
>>24561322Most likely teleportation where you can bring people along with you.
>>24561322It probably increases the range or decreases the cooldownor it's some badass attack involving teleportation
>>24561322Quiet will also open additional stealth options.
>>24561352>teleport shadows into enemies>long range CONSUMPTION
>>24561322Think of a location you have been to, you go to that location. Just like pokemon.
>>24561352Like teleporting a target into our stomach?
>>24561362But quiet isn't *as* powerful as teleporting in and of itself.It's good now because of circumstances, but blink is objectively better in a vacuum comparison.
>>24561352http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7b0eXt24RkShiva + Blink?
>>24561373>>24561366>we can now teleport into people>teleport into the demon lord's intestine's, CONSUME him from the iinside out
>>24561394One way to bypass protection.
>>24561394>implying he's not made of magic like all the other demons
>>24561385Get that bullshit out of here, "Vacuum comparison" my ass. We've been historically shafted on stealth rolls and blink is a get-away or get-to-target ability and stealth is an always on passive upgrade. Once we build up the low-cost passives we'll have plenty of things to fall back on, and it's been shown that we've needed those before.
>New Tree>Soundless - Gain a greater bonus to physical stealth. The sound you make cannot be detected by mundane means.1 EXP remains
>>24561450I voted for quiet, you grognard. And teleporting is more powerful than passive stealth. That's all there is to it.
>>24561489Weeeeee!
>>24561489Oh, we have to get that. That's what Shadowrunner-chan has, isn't it?
>>24561508Teleporting on a long cd isn't, but being able to usee it infinitely can be.
>>24561489>The sound you make cannot be detected by mundane means.>inb4 people can't hear us talk anymore.
>>24561508I didn't say it wasn't more powerful, you grognard. I lamented that we've been ignoring basic stealth upgrades for so long that we may have been much more prepared for CERTAIN events, 3 to 4 threads ago.Just quit being silly.
>>24561489Wait. SM, Berserk is listed as a Passive Ability. Does that mean if we get it, we automatically can't not take damage from Schattenkrieg?Also, Shadow Beam and Blast are listed as passive abilities.
>>24561564>I know you are but what am I?Stay grognard.
>>24561582I believe that just means it does not have a mana cost.
>>24561587...?>>24561582Looks like someone has some cleanup to do!
>>24561596No, it means we have to activate it.
>>24561644>>24561596er, don't have to.
>>24561596I was concerned that it meant Berserk would be active all the time.That would be bad.
You've reach the center of the Duke's armies. Men and mages both are massing around what looks like a giant spear of lightning. It's at least three men across and a dozen long.You think back to when the duke revealed himself to you...you imagine that the duke's true identity must be the worst kept secret in Kelvere.The duke himself is standing inside the magic, as if it were a conical tunnel - which, you can see, it is. Flint and Auriel are standing just behind; they're engaged in conversation.The woman works her way into the center. The men don't seem to even see her...or they do, but strangely don't voice any objection."...you can beat it?""I do not know," Auriel says. "But I will try.""I have faith, Highest." Flint nods to her, and the determination is written on his face. "We will drive this thing back to the Nether."Auriel smiles. She doesn't seem like the cruel hunter you remember her to be. "With your support, Donovan, I'm sure we will.""...I am honored. Too honored, highest.""We have fought together now, son of the light. You may call me by my name."Flint stutters a bit, then gets the words out. "As you wish...A...A-Auriel. I thank you.""...hmm." She pauses, then turns toward the approaching woman. "Ila. It's about time."Ila? ...is that her name?"My apologies." The woman - Ila, takes a knee, never meeting the angel's gaze. "What are your orders?""Our main assault is soon to begin, once the duke feels confident his weapon is prepared." The angel nods. "Impressive magic.""To pierce their shield?""Indeed. We've little choice but to kill the demon, here and now. Letting it ravage the land unopposed is not an option. The refugees have had little time to retreat." Auriel's face is set. "And if we die, than at least we will have bought them a bit more ground. The Dawnflight will avenge us.""Yes, highest."The angel's slowly turns back. Her eyes narrow.She looks at you.1d100ROLL
Rolled 2>>24561679
>>24561489Shadow master! Where have you gone! It's been almost ten minutes since you last said anything! Don't walk towards the light! STAY WITH US!
Rolled 97>>24561679
Rolled 36>>24561692>>24561679Well now I feel silly. Rolling.
Rolled 64>>24561679oh lawd
>>24561582>>24561596>>24561619>>24561644>>24561649>>24561673AWW SHEEEETYes, all spells should be underlined. Berserk should also be underlined.>berserk active all the timeWhat a clusterfuck that would be.
Rolled 42>>24561679
>>24561696STAHP ROLLING
Rolled 66>>24561679ONES FOR THE ONE THRONE
Rolled 60>>24561679
Rolled 79>>24561679May Erebus have mercy on our soul
>>24561679Heh. We purchase quiet and have to do a stealth roll. It was indeed a good choice.
>>24561732And now when we fail it we don't have blink to gtfo
>>24561732Though if we fail our stealth, being able to rapidly teleport away might be more useful.
>>24561679>that flint spaghetti
>>24561687fffffff the dice gods dislike us this day
>>24561679>"As you wish...A...A-Auriel. I thank you."SPAGOOTI
>>24561696>>24561751No worries, man.
>>24561743>>24561742We haven't failed it. Look at the numbers! The numbers! They aren't terribad and are aided by our STEALTH SKILLS!Numbers.That's got me thinking, how good is Mr Shadow with mathematics?
>>24561732>quiet mattering in this rollyeah, nah
>>24561749>>24561759Something tells me that when the time finally comes that we try to kill Auriel, it's gonna really mess up our friendship with Flint.
>>24561772nothing more than basic algebra if that, it's not like he has studied any mathematics
>>24561794Hopefully we'll have convinced her that we're not evil by then. Or him that she's a bitch.
>>24561790Ahh, right. Nevermind. It's a bonus to physical stealth.
>>24561794that's why I have said only kill her if she try's to kill us again
Rolled 73we probably need to go further on the stealth tree to avoid this gaze
Rolled 54>>24561834compress would definatly help, if we are willing to take a hit to pride
>>24561794we don't need to kill her though, By killing the demon we can prove that shadow is able to live with the light and cement the dukes vision. besides she'll most likely sacrifice herself in glorious combat vs the demon.
>>24561794So long as we haven't killed the parasite Flint has been infected with I think we're safe.
"Ila.""Yes, highest?""Step a bit toward the lightning there, if you would."Ila stands. You can see the confused frown on her face, but she complies.As she nears the large light source, her shadow swings out and lengthens.The angel puts a hand on the hilt of her glowing blue-white sword. It flares like an arrow of sunlight. She whips it down, right at you!Roll 1d20 and beg the dice gods for forgiveness.
Rolled 4>>24561853
Rolled 17>>24561853
Rolled 16>>24561853god damn it
Rolled 10>>24561853
Rolled 6>>24561853Shitttttt
Rolled 3>>24561853COVER FOR US FLINT, KISS HER OR SOMETHING
>>24561848The real question is, if Auriel defeats the demon but is greatly injured in the process, do we rush in and kill her?
Rolled 9>>24561853come on, dice gods, don't fuck us now.
Rolled 14>>24561853Oh great googly spagooti
Rolled 8>>24561853FUCKING FUCK, SM, there was a 97 right therre >>24561696!
Rolled 40>>24561853As expected.
Rolled 16>>24561853"is this really the time for that. my flint here seems to think you valuable, so i will give this attempt on my life a pass
>>24561867Yes. That would be the wisest thing to do.
Rolled 9>>24561867Yes. Hell yes
Rolled 7>>24561853Yep...
>>24561853shes probably looking for demons
>>24561875>normal DC to hide from the Angel was 75>set it to 40 because you were in Ila's shadow and she's a shadow mage>2 of three rolls fail to beat the DCThat's what happens.But...>>24561857>>24561859You've been saved. So relax.Writing.>fuck that was close, dammit
>>24561867Yes. And if necessary get someone to calm Flint down, I'm thinking the Duke.
>>24561918is that how you are working it? 2 rolls outta 3 has to beat the DC?...We are doomed.
>>24561867Yes. Though I'd be concerned we might be forced to kill shady girl in the process, since she seems bound to serve Auriel.
Rolled 56>>24561937Indeed we are. /tg/ dice; always rolling low.
>>24561918I thought the whole point of the dc was to get only one of the rolls to beat it
>>24561937If the DC is below 50, this actually helps you.The quick and dirty explanation of this mechanic is that doing things you obviously have no business doing will fuck you in the ass.
>>24561954Still worth it. And you know Ila would agree.
Rolled 1>>24561954see what we do then is we take the fight to the center of the oposing lines, eating our way there, buy nightflare and then keep spamming it till whatever is on her breaks
>>24561964except when we need to roll low, then we get 100's. See: Mech-engineer quest.
>>24561979That better have been a 1d1.
>>24561979you, stop now
>>24561979Don't worry, it's way past the cut off.
>>24561979It's ok, we're way past ten rolls. I'd only make your extended rollset a max of 5 for 1d20 anyway, otherwise you'd crit all over the place.Writing...
>>24561979I really hope that doesn't count
>>24561976not really, the dice seem to conspire to always roll lower then the DC, except for one roll, we often have rolls like those double 9s a while back.
"STOP!"Flint dives forward, spreading his arms wide. Auriel's swinging sword freezes.She looks like she's been stabbed in the heart. "...I don't understand.""You can't." Flint heaves a breath. "Don't hurt it.""...I see. It's controlling you." Anger takes Auriel's features. "This time, Shadow, you will not escape me so easily!""It's not controlling him!" comes another voice. Everyone looks up as the duke strides over. "Highest. Don't touch that shadow. I'll be needing it.""Explain. Immediately.""It's the tip of the spear," the duke explains. "Nothing's been able to get through that barrier. We need to attack the problem from the other direction. Shadow won't be expecting shadow.""...did you know of this...this -thing's- presence before my arrival in Evinbrook?""No."Auriel stakes her sword in the ground, and what happens next shocks even you. Orange light glows around her - and you sense the magic. Spirit. A little thread of it winds itself around the light inside of her.The spell completes itself. "Answer again," Auriel growls, "and if you lie a second time, and Evinbrook will have a new duke.""I knew of the Shadow's presence."Auriel turns to Flint. "Donovan. Why did you defend it?""...it saved Jacob's Field." Flint gestures sharply. "You know it isn't controlling me. You can feel it. I-there's-"The parasite constricts Flint's soul. He loses his words.Roll 1d100
Rolled 97>>24562124
Rolled 6I really wish we could consume that thing
Rolled 51>>24562124!
Rolled 91>>24562124heres for hoping
>>24562124
Rolled 87>>24562124aw jeez
Rolled 82>>24562124Fuck
Rolled 47>>24562124<Auriel please, this is what I was trying to tell you before>
Rolled 30>>24562124Ohgawwwwd.BABY SEALS!
I hope the dc was low... I really do.
Rolled 90>>24562124rolling...
>>24562146>>24562156>>24562158COME OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNN...
>>24562146>>24562124FUCK THAT PARASITE IN IT'S UNSHADY ASS!
>>24562153>>24562152>>24562146I really hope that dc was 50 or lower
Rolled 68>>24562166I have a feeling it was 70, minimum.
>>24562170woo! done rolling for the night lol
/tg/ dice are never kind. I bet you are right. that or it was 55 and we just missed it hah
>>24562124We need that fucking parasite dead.
I feel like OP is debating whether or not we're completely fucked
we should come out of hiding and try to explain ourselves guystry to get a truce until the end of the battle at the very least
>>24562268seconding, the jig is up we should try to atleast talk before we fight/flee
>>24562124>Auriel used spirit magic>Flint's parasite is spirit magicNot sure how to say this...but maybe she would know of a way to free him?
>>24562268This, I don't know how we're gonna get out of this without a good explanation or god-like rolls
>>24562268Let's see how hostile she is first. Pretty sure she isn't in the mood to talk.
>>24562289You assume her faction isn't responsible for the parasite?
The parasite rattles...You send Flint an impression of him lifting a boulder as if he had the strength of ten men, and standing tall.He glances back at you - and smiles.His light shines brighter than the parasite can control."...the shadow has been at my side since I was in Jacob's Field," Flint begins again. "It saved the townspeople from the undead. It protected me from gargoyles, and ghouls. It protected a young girl that would have been hurt.""That does not - "Flint takes a few steps toward the angel, closing the distance between them. "It has no memory of itself. I wasn't sure if I could trust it, either. In fact, I thought I couldn't. But despite knowing nothing about its origins, or its own abilities, or even its own name, time and time again it put itself on the line for strangers it hardly knew. I saw it at the end of the battle at the village - it stretched itself out over the docks so that the villagers could escape on boats. Overextended, even. It took the swords, and the axes, the spears, just to buy time. And for what? People so superstitious of the shadows that they jump at their own."I met the shadow at Jacob's Field, when I rode out for reinforcements," Flint says. "It -was- the reinforcement. And when I asked - despite having no connection to these people, this city, having pledged no loyalty to the duke - it came, because it believed me when I said I needed its help. Because it considers me a friend. As I do it.""...call me a skeptic," Auriel says. But her voice is quiet and subdued. "...you lied, then. When you said you thought you'd do more good if you stayed yourself, then to ride out for help that wouldn't arrive in time. The shadow brought you back here.""I am sorry I deceived you," Flint said. "But if you need proof it's been helping..." Flint glances at Ila. "The eastern flank...?"Roll 1d100
Rolled 46>>24562324
>>24562179>>24562178It was 45.
Rolled 13>>24562324
Rolled 23>>24562324
Rolled 87>>24562324
*throws away dice*
Rolled 82>>24562324Oh god. We're going to roll until we die, aren't we?
Rolled 43>>24562324roll
Rolled 28>>24562324
stop making us roll, please, you're killing us.
Rolled 60>>24562324Rollin' to not die!
Rolled 38>>24562324gotta fail sometime
>>24562354You'd rather we auto failed?
*looks at the thread*sometimes? Try every second time.
Rolled 37>>24562338oh god we barely made italso rolling
Rolled 80>>24562324;_;
>>24562354>>24562347But it's so much fun to watch you squirm!
Rolled 51>>24562373I'm sure we failed this time
>>24562373do we really have to roll to gesture in the general direction of carnage?I'd like to think we're pretty competent at pointing at dead bad guys by now.
>>24562324I've been thinkin.The Demon Lord can use really good magic. If we can sense the buildup of the Dukes lightning then so has he.I imagine he's waiting in that shadow ball with a squirrely grin just saying "wait for it, wait for it, wait until they try their best shot and strike it down all at once!" Because villains. And because everything up to this point has looked like test shots and balance attrition.
>>24562373New guy, you're just counting the first three rolls unless called otherwise, right?
Rolled 51>>24562324!
>>24562354Look at it this way. We probably just goaded Auriel into attacking us and our allies, we have a decent excuse to take her out without upsetting Flint now.
>>24562389He's obviously waiting til the angel smites us, hos only weakness is shapechanging shadows
>>24562417>implying we can kill herremember the assassin is technically on her side
>>24562440I had a feeling we would fight her which is why I thought it was stupid to shield her but the White Knights were like "Saaaaaave muh Waifu!"
>>24562440We've been playing dumb for style points for awhile now, why should we stop?
I vote we just say so that we can move on to killing the demon lord: "Just shut up about this now. If we are alive after the battle and you still want to kill me you are welcome to try, AFTER the battle that is. I didn't come here to try and get on your good side, you have already destroyed any hope of negotiations before, remember?"
>>24562466Wonder if we'd get bonus do for consuming a shadow aligned mage?
>>24562417>try to kill Auriel>Auriel orders Ila to "dispose of us">now have to fight an angel and shadow lady at the same time
"...the Shadow was a fierce ally," Ila says. "It...saved me from fire.""Wonderful," Auriel snaps."I know that...perhaps, there are things here that cannot be reconciled," Flint says. "But I do know one thing for sure." He points at you. "Right now, that is not your enemy." He points at the sphere of darkness. "That is. The shadow isn't attacking anyone. If it wanted to do damage, it's had plenty of chances - kill me, kill Ila, kill the duke, anyone, really.""You weren't there, Donovan," Auriel says. "You didn't experience the Black Hand. You didn't see your friends and partners cut down by spies that sat in waiting for years! You didn't have your village burned down by an army of the undead!""Auriel - ""Do not speak my name with lips that have lied to my face to protect the Shadow!"Flint swallows. "Highest. If we don't work together now, those demons are going to eat the people of Kelvere alive," Flint says. "I don't know what happened in the Elementomachy, but I know what's happening now." He glances at the duke. "You need the Shadow."The duke nods. "It's absolutely necessary."Flint turns back to Auriel, and waits.Auriel raises her sword, and with a growl, she slams it into its sheath."I'm watching you, Shadow," she hisses. "One false move. One toe out of place!"She storms to the edge of the inner circle. The duke turns back to his spell. Flint rubs his hair under his helmet. "Well...I'm glad that worked out. Sort of."<Maybe you should say something more to her,> you suggest. <Smooth things over.>"...yeah. I'll try."con't
>>24562499Bonus xp...
When we ride the spear and punch through the enemy ship, we're nomming that dynamo
>>24562394Correct.>>24562383You were rolling for Ila's testimony, which had a much lower DC than Flint overcoming his handicap and getting the angel to listen.
>>24562507Flint Bro and Shadow Chan have saved us
>>24562507>flintaw man and he was so close to giving her the vitamin D,
>>24562507>"You weren't there, Donovan," Auriel says. "You didn't experience the Black Hand. You didn't see your friends and partners cut down by spies that sat in waiting for years! You didn't have your village burned down by an army of the undead!"Dear god.... Adavan!
>>24562534>>smooth things over>by giving her the D.
>>24562466I don't give a rats ass about waifu shit, I just think it's an astronomically stupid idea to keep making enemies when the whole world hates us. Fucks sake man, at least WAIT until we're approaching Erebus levels of power.
>>24562507How anticlimactic. Ah well, looks like I'm going to miss the big finish. G'night anons.
At some point we need to shitter shatter Auriel with words. Fucking bitch using bound shadow magicians. Grrrrrr. Not now though. And her "chaos finds power" line. FUCK YOU YOU'RE POWERFUL TOO WHY DON'T YOU GO FUCKING OFF YOURSELF.I mad.
>>24562526Hey SM, couldn't we have avoided all this by just staying the fuck away from Auriel and not going straight into the lion's den?
right lets get more details on this 'tip of the spear' thing. Also ask about power. We kinda need more if we are being chucked right into the demons mouth.
>>24562544>Auriel's face when she finds out we are buddy buddy with the necromancer that destroyed her village
>>24562553I personally don't care about waifu's I just went to be a badass shadow lord with an army of awesome minions
>>24562559We could but we chose to go back to the Duke with the lady.
>>24562582>Auriels' face whenthere's nothing here, the joke is that this is black and we are black and her face is black because we're eating it. L.O.L.
>>24562544Next time we should ask her if she knows what it's like to never have those things in the first place
Flint walks toward Auriel. She doesn't look at him, seemingly ignoring his presence. He moves to get her attention more obviously, and then immediately trips and falls on his rear. He blushes as red as a tomato.Auriel heaves a frustrated sigh she puts a hand on her face. She extends a hand to Flint. He takes it, and she pulls him up."...I'm sorry."She turns away, and says nothing more. Flint, downtrodden, sulks back to the center of the ring and twiddles his thumbs.The magic is solidify. You can see the shape of a spear, now. The inside is particularly interesting...it's almost like there are alcoves and crannies. Lightning made physical.The duke is highly skilled.<I thank you for you words, Ila. That is your name?>"It is."What do you ask/say to Ila?>last decision of the night
>>24562599I like your style.
>>24562582>>24562544>Lich is sealed off with his tomb protecting the entrance to the "Nice Lady" for all eternity.Oh lord...he just MIGHT be the same person.
>>24562582>Auriels face when we are eating it, because she made the foolish decision to assault one of our friends for a war that happened eons ago.
>>24562590>We could but we chose to go back to the Duke with the lady.I had no part in that, I just woke up.
>>24562599She's probably had forced amnesia at least once by now.
>>24562608<Thank you, I don't have many I can call friend>
>>24562608I'd ask "Why could you not tell me before?", but I doubt she could answer.
>>24562608"You deserve to be free."It'll let her know we're on her side without overtly stating HEY LADY WE'RE GOING TO WORK AGAINST YOUR MASTERS, so she isn't forced to report it or anything.
>>24562599Ahahahahaha!That's a terrible idea. One of the worst possible things to say."Oi but I know what it's like to NOT HAVE those things!"Nope. Better to have never had at all than to love and lose.
>>24562559Yep.Though, the duke would have called you at some point as his lightning-spear plan requires your rather unique properties.
>>24562599>What do you ask/say to Ila?Well, we..>last decision of the nightFUCKIt was that fucking mini boss right? You didn't expect it to eat so much of our time?
>>24562608these>>24562633>>24562637
>>24562608Tell her about the parasite. Assuming she makes it out alive it should give Auriel an excuse to 'save' Flint without sticking a sword through him.
>>24562637>>24562633Take the "You deserve to be free" part and add it to <Thank you, I don't have many I can call friend> and it's perfect.
>>24562640That made me sadyou'd rather never know some of the most important people you'd ever meet just because they'll die eventually?
>>24562559We also wouldn't have got more exp, though.
>>24562637>>24562608"You deserve better than to live in someone else's shadow." *pat on the shoulder, warm impressions*>pun intended
>>24562649>>24562637I disagree because we don't know anything about lla? What if she was a bloodhungry serial killer before the Angels captured her? Take your waifugoggles off people.
>>24562678Add that in for good measure.
>>24562608Ding Ding, winner>>24562666
>>24562553Some tards do and think this is the goal of many "quests".>>24562586this right here is what this quest should be about IMO
>>24562687The angels are cunts.If she wants to go off and skullbugger toddlers then I don't give a fuck,
>>24562678If that bullshit makes her giggle I'm going to beat SM until he gives us XP for it.
>>24562637This could backfire so deliciously. Support in the hopes Auriel hears us.
>>24562687dude, last thing of the night, just save the questions for next time
>>24562646>It was that fucking mini boss right? You didn't expect it to eat so much of our time?I have to go to bed.Also, you kind of spaghettied that miniboss everywhere, yeah.>still can't believe you didn't consume it>desperately throwing exp opportunities at my players before they engage a demon lord which is several million classes above them in every conceivable category>get ignored
>>24562671>We also wouldn't have got more exp, though.We didn't fight anything after the duke called us.Infact we could have eaten more if we stayed behind.
Spagooti
>>24562713Hey don't look at me I was all for eating the shit out of him.Can I ask just how much EXP he was worth by the way?
>>24562713i couldn't believe it either. It was stupid.
>>24562713Yeah that was bucatini-tier.
>>24562713I know right style points don't mean shit if you can't kill the end boss
>>24562713>desperately throwing exp opportunities at my players before they engage a demon lord which is several million classes above them in every conceivable category>get ignoredYeah this thread was terrible.
>>24562713Right before you did that you had trying to buff up on xp blow up in our face.I don't see what's so surprising about it.
>>24562731That wasn't even style points nothing cool happened. Besides their are starving elementals in the shadow plane, and we're just wasting food
>>24562713>desperately throwing exp opportunities at my players before they engage a demon lord which is several million classes above them in every conceivable category>get ignoredYOU SEE THAT SHIT IDIOTSREAD IT, READ IT UNTIL YOUR EYES HURTAND YOU DIDN'T WANT TO DO IT BECAUSE "B-BUT MAI WAIFU WOULD GET MAD"EAT SHIT
>>24562726I would have rolled 2d3 for your EXP. So, minimum of 2 more, max of 6 more.
>>24562762well that's not as bad as i thought, but that's still an upgrade or two
>>24562713You did kinda throw a mage at us while we were eating last time so it's not that big of a surprise.
>>24562759oh be quiet dude its not the end of the world.
>>24562755That's true, but I figured people would think that taking the hit was worth it. You'd also be healed from the consumption.On the other hand, listening to Ila's advice about controlling yourself in the middle of the battlefield lowered her testimony DC.Still...demon lord, man. DEMON LORD.It's very possible you're about to get fucked in the ass next thread.Alrighty, enough gibber-jabber. Writing.
>>24562780we were covered by shadow assassin this time though
>>24562762>minimum of 2 more, max of 6 more.>Could have gotten Blink+QuietFuck this gay earth
>>24562762In otherwords, we could have gotten quiet; AND blink. AND other stuff.I'll make sure that I come to the next thread early and gravitate all discussion towards XP gain, and condemn the moralfags/waifufags.
>>24562788Not if we bust through into the engine room and snag that shadow dynamo.
>>24562759too harsh, but yeah at this rate we're gonna be a massive shadow pussy.we ain't no light bitch we're the fucking night
>>24562813It's a lightning dynamo
>>24562814We're gonna get fucked by the night alright, incoming Demon Lord.
>>24562800>I'll make sure that I come to the next thread early and gravitate all discussion towards XP gain, and condemn the moralfags/waifufags.Godspeed anon, I would do the same but I am never awake when SM makes his threads due to timezones
>>24562831Really? I could have sworn the enemy ship had a shadow dynamo.
>>24562813it was a lightning dynamo covered in shadow, the duke purged the shadow to get it working again
>>24562713you should have kept this a dark secret OPnow we are going to be forced to CONSUME everything
>>24562851See>>24562852
>>24562852The enemy ship. Not ours.
>>24562842Do not fret I shall stand tall with my fellow baddassery-fags
>>24562851The enemy has a ship? I thought it was just a shadow dome.
>>24562860>now we are going to be forced to CONSUME everythingGood.
>>24562865they don't have an airship the demon lord is in a giant shadow dome
>>24562867>>24562867same>>24562860Good fuck the waifufags
>>24562860and this is a bad thing?
>>24562888When he says "enemy" he means the Angels
>>24562899It's probably a bad thing our PR and close relationships.Specifically Flint.
>>24562904why would the angels have a shadow dynamo?
>>24562897I think you mean CONSUME the waifus. Since the waifu anons wanted to fuck them to begin with.
<It matches you.>"...matches me?"<Precise. Exacting. Discrete.>"You can really smooth-talk a girl."<What is smooth talk?>"...unnecessary, really." She looks at Flint. "Essentially the opposite of what the knight just said to Auriel."<Oh. I see.>Yes, the nature of this "smooth talk" does become more clear. Perhaps you should practice this "smooth talk" with women so as to earn their trust more readily. Combined with beer for men, you'll be able to stop more misunderstandings and gather information...though it might be difficult to get other people to intentionally imbibe ignorance potions.But that can wait for another time.<You deserve to be free.>"...I have been told all my life that the shadow is evil," she said. "And I have just watched a knight of Arland with a soul of light defend a shadow elemental. What I deserve, Shadow, is beyond me." She looks at you. "No one has ever spoken to me of our nature. The nature of shadow...what is it?"Well, /tg/? What is the shadow's nature?>Humanity>Balance>Justice>Temerity>I don't know>combination of the above>something else (write-in)
>>24562912Nah, just means we need to be extra empathetic every chance we get that doesn't involve consuming. Full speed ahead on both humanity and temerity.
>>24562883>>24562897>>24562899i'm not a waifufag, but I don't really want to play the DARK OVERLORD THAT MUST CONSUME ALL THE LIGHT OF THIS WORLD
>>24562912He's seen us ea a fucking wyvern from the inside out, he might not like it but unless we start pillaging villages he seems to understand it's a necessity
>>24562912>Specifically Flint.>Implying Flint would ever leave our side unless we go full Chaotic Stupid
>>24562931Temerity/Balance
>>24562931>Perhaps you should practice this "smooth talk" with women so as to earn their trust more readily.CUNT
>>24562931Life. Just as all the other elements are they simply live, creatures like me and you give them their direction
>>24562931>>something else (write-in)Consumption
>>24562963>CUNTwhat, what, waaaht?
>>24562931>Balanceunless someone posts something I like
>>24562931Shadow is the emptiness This will get her pussy wet
>>24562931>Justice and Balance
>>24562970Second, just because we've been waifuing a bit too hard.
>>24562931"I have no memory so I can't answer this fully. I can tell you what is MY nature though.[X]Humanity[X]Balance[X]Justice[X]Temerity
>>24562931>anything other than JUSTICEshiggidy.
>>24562931<We are life, as all things must live so too must the end. We are not evil or malice, we are simply the other side of the coin. Balance.>
>>24562939Well, Guess what, we may simply be unable to survive if we don't take that direction. Thought about that, yet? Thought about what gives us good XP and what has made us fail or stall our gain? Taken a step back and looked at each situation of all the threads and seen which actions have benefited us and which have hurt us and our friends?Hm?Because being lenient towards our foes and leaving behind opportunities has stymied our growth whenever we try them.So I don't think we SHOULD try them.Shadow Overlord, here we go.
>>24562968>>24562992>>24562995second>>24562931
>>24562970CONSUME HER
>>24562931I would like to say Truth or Change.Truth, because the ugliest truths are always kept in Shadow, and Change, because the Shadow of everything shifts and changes as time shifts forward, weather it be the sun in the sky, or the changing of the posture of a man through his life.
