Keeping to what seems to have become your usual routine, you head down to the kitchen to grab a bite to eat. As you walk, you keep an eye out for Arnaud since there were some things that you wanted to ask him about, but he's nowhere to be found.

As you approach the kitchen, you notice Sylvie and Nicolette standing in front of its entrance, seemingly arguing?

"...I can't believe that asshole! You mean to tell me that he was trying to put the moves on you!? And right in front of... ugh! That guy has no fucking shame!" Nicolette shouts, clearly angry about something.
"Umm... it wasn't that bad, Nicolette. He got the message that I wasn't interested pretty quickly, and then he left..." Sylvie replies, fidgeting.
"That's not the point, dammit! It's about respect, and one would think that even that asshole would..." Nicolette stops mid-sentence as she notices you aproach, and then waves her hands in greeting. "Oh, hey Reinhold! How's your day been?"

>how do you respond?

>>27372599
Who tried to put the moves on Sylvie?

>>27372599
So, who were you guys talking about?

>>27372599

"The princess was in a good mood, thanks to Luciana visiting. It went pretty well - she might be visiting Luciana soon.

"But what were you shouting about? Not Monique, I hope?"

>>27372599
I want to defend Sylvie honor.

>>27372599

"So, who you guys talking about?"

>>27372640
>>27372646
>>27372684
Honestly, do we really even need to ask?

Awwwww yeaaaa reinhold quest. Right when I get a break at work

>>27372723
We don't need to OOC but IC it would made more sense to ask.

>>27372599
>Oh, hey Reinhold! How's your day been?

"It was fine." Maybe we could show some curiosity on our face but we shouldn't be nosy.

....

OP do saxophones exist?

With or without it, what if we invented Jazz?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yQyjcpnx3g

>>27372723
It could be someone else, you know.

>>27372754

>inventing jazz in a medieval fantasy setting

As awesome as that might be, it's so damn meta.

>>27372754
Saxophones exist, but only in the eastern continent that I have yet to name.

They're only potentially available on this continent on the eastern coast, and even then only as a retardedly expensive import.

>writing

>>27372599

"Our favorite border guard finding new and exciting ways to offend? Or is this someone new?"

>>27372832
We could invent the Blues then. We have plenty of Princess related problems we could turn into music

>>27372908

Better.

>>27372887

Jazz confirmed for not meta. Also, the sax is a perfect blues instrument.

Hey...do we get paid for this gig, or what? Because I'd be happy with saving up for a saxophone, after more immediate concerns are taken care of.

The problem is that, in-character, Reinhold has no motivation to do this.

>>27372908
We're a swordsman, why would we suddenly gain the ability to invent new types of music?

We might as well invent gunpowder or discover uses of electricity.

>>27372944
We clearly have an artistic side, and we have a decent amount of down time since all we do is guard all day. Inspiration comes in many different ways, but boredom is one

>>27372887
i have been meaning to ask QM Archelon. three things mostly (with a sub question on one of them)

#1: how is the magic system set up in this world? D&D/pathfinder kind? color schools/ Final Fantasy style? Gurps?

2# Is the religion system more like ours, a pantion? Duelality? Shiinto? etc? and do they hold access to all the high end healing/cures/raise dead (if that is possable)?

#3 what did you get that D on your exam on?

>>27372941
Saxes are blues backup. Straight blues requires a twangy electric guitar and a gravelly voice, singin' about how his princess dumped his ass.

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>>27372941
>the sax is a perfect blues instrument.

bitches don't know about my trumpet!

"So, who were you guys talking about?" you ask.
"Who do you think?" Nicolette replies with a long sigh. "After Luciana managed to fend him off, Monique decided to try and hit on Sylvie."
"...what?" you say, raising an eyebrow in surprise.
"AND RIGHT IN FRONT OF HER FATHER, TOO!" Nicolette says, shaking her arms in emphasis. "Like, who the hell even does that!? The bastard's lucky he didn't get crushed into a fine mist right there."
"Really, Nicolette... you need to calm down," Sylvie says to Nicolette as she places a hand on her shoulder.
"It's just... a guy that I fucking HATE decided to hit on my best friend. Shit pisses me off, you know?" Nicolette takes a deep breath, and then looks over at you. "But that's enough of my griping, let's get some food!"

With that, the three of you head into the kitchen and sit at the table.

>say something
>ALL I CAN THINK ABOUT IS FOOD

>>27372944
Eh. We could just be one of the unorthodox people who happened to create his own musical style. Music in this setting is probably relatively unexplored, compared to today.

>>27373092
>ALL I CAN THINK ABOUT IS FOOD

>>27373092
"So... any ideas to get rid of him?"

clarification: "That don't involve murder?"

>>27373092
>ALL I CAN THINK ABOUT IS FOOD

>>27373092
>>say something
"Calm down Nicol. Thing's will sort themselves out. Or, if not, we will."

>>27373092
Say something:

"Well from the sounds of it Sylvie took care of herself rather well. And a good meal should take your mind off of things."

>>27373094
>>27373045
>>27373085
>>27373033
>>27372944
>>27372941
>>27372908
What about swing?

Or Ragtime? Ragtime did predate all of these, and eventually becomes jazz.

Rolled 10, 11, 14 = 35

>>27373092
>Calm down, it has passed and Sylvie is fine so let's go eat and relax.

if she asks if we even care.Respond

>Of course I do but Sylvie is not hurt and everything went out fine, if he continues on the otherhand...

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>>27373039

>#1: how is the magic system set up in this world? D&D/pathfinder kind? color schools/ Final Fantasy style? Gurps?
Closest to Final Fantasy, I guess? I'll get into specifics if the quest goes into that direction.

>2# Is the religion system more like ours, a pantion? Duelality? Shiinto? etc? and do they hold access to all the high end healing/cures/raise dead (if that is possable)?
Eastern countries are a lot more religious, it kind of gradually gets less devout as you go west. The most dominant religion is based on a single creator deity, and the way the magic system works means that the Church's own spells are difficult to use by nonreligious people. But there's no "holy" magic or anything.
There are also other religions here and there, but nothing as massive. Atheism isn't really a thing in this world.

>#3 what did you get that D on your exam on?
Government. Partially my fault, partially the fault of the class being set up in a completely retarded way.

>>27373092
Say something:

"If he ever bothers you again Sylvie just say that you wouldn't marry someone who lost the sword tourney."

>>27373092
>say something
"this day has been a doozy. lets get dinner and let food wipe the bad memories away."

>>27373092

"Hey, look at it this way. The more he acts out in public, the faster everyone who doesn't know already realizes what sort of guy he is."

>>27373252
Doesn't matter. People don't care if he's likable or not, just whether or not they can use him.

And he has demonstrated that he is the greatest of all tools.

>>27373163
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKj4eFoTMjk

??

OP what nationality are you? You usally start the quest pretty late and end it when most people get up for work.

>>Consume food.

>writing

>>27373197
a follow up then...
#4 IS there a raise the dead/ resurrection/ reincarnate magic in this world or not? the undead seems to be real in this world.. right?

#5 you don't have to reply to this if you don't want to, but what collage/ university are you going to then? if that class is that bad, it'll remind me not to go there...

>>27373332
>collage
College. Work on your grammar. Please. Boards' quality tends to get lower as more people abandon grammar and spelling.

>>27373393
(blinks... face palm) i missed that. sorry.

>>27373448
I'm going to cash in on a recent trend here. This is bait.

>>27373470
What is?

>>27373393 isn't bait. I don't know why, but quest threads seem to have some awfully defensive and paranoid posters. The anons, not even QMs.

>>27373525
Monique is messing with our friends to get at us. and our friends.

Seeing that Nicolette is clearly still in a foul mood, you try and say something to take her mind off it.

"Well, it sounds like Sylvie handled herself pretty well. And Monique's gone for now, so let's eat and try to forget all of that," you say to her, giving a thumbs up.
"I'm starting to understand how you're able to put up with Marianne all day, Reinhold..." Nicolette replies with a sigh. "But you're right, I'll try and let this one slide," she says to you, smiling weakly.

Just then, Margot approaches the table with a dining cart.

"I was ready for you guys this time!" she says, grinning. "Today's menu is cream stew, enjoy!"

Margot places a bowl of stew in front of each of you, along with the usual mug of water. She then hurries back around the corner, leaving you to your food.

>ask Nicolette about the sketch she owes you
>ask Sylvie about magic lessons
>ask about something else
>CONSUME

>>27373609
>>ask Nicolette about the sketch she owes you

>>27373559
.....maybe Monique is being mind controlled by a Big Bad to provoke an event or debacle?

>>27373609
consume

>>27373332
>#4 IS there a raise the dead/ resurrection/ reincarnate magic in this world or not? the undead seems to be real in this world.. right?
There is no known way to raise the dead, though magical researchers certainly try. Vampires are a thing, but are living beings under a curse and not actually reanimated bodies.

As for the second question, I'll decline to answer it because Reasons.

>>27373559
Jesus. Sorry for misinterpreting.

It may be. Monique has established himself as a womanizer, though.

>ask Nicolette about the sketch she owes you

We shouldnt forget this. Sylvie's thing is a longer term thing anyway

>>27373609
>>ask Nicolette about the sketch she owes you
maybe see if sylvie wants to come along as well

>>27373296
Live in the Eastern timezone of America. The late thread runtimes are primarily because I keep stupid hours. Sorry if it makes it hard to participate.

Rolled 5

>>27373609
>ask Nicolette about the sketch she owes you

In before Slyvie spits out her stew when mentioning that

>ask Sylvie about magic lessons

because magic

>>27373609
>ask about something else (aka OTHER)
"the other day when Merianna and I was out and about in town, i got a sure fire sense of danger i couldn't pin down Sylvie. is there any inherent magics about danger senseing you know of?" (to Nicolette) "when we have the day off, i still want to draw you. With you wearing a fancy dress in the garden if possable" Smirking

>>27373609
>ask Sylvie about magic lessons

>>27373663
you're a college student, stupid hours are common enough. but still, i'm in the eastern time zone too. it's sad that there are times i go to bed and wake up missing a whole thread.

>writing

>>27373653
shall we... teach him a lesson?

>>27373842

Monique's time will come. I'm wary of what he said earlier, about having trained hard since the tournament. With a guy with a personality like his, he could be full of shit or completely serious.

I want to get a few pointers from our friend the butler before we challenge him to a manly duel. Just like we learned in that book we read.

Wasn't that book written by Monique's father, or grandfather, or something? Sure is ironic.

>>27373883
Wait, that book's author was related to him? We should rub this in his face later on.

>>27373916
It was the same surname. Since it's nobility, it's probably the same family.

Arnaud also is, or related to a legendary swordsman.

>>27373842
guys like him always tend to fuck themselves over with or without help
but in the ven he's coming close to fucking himself over we can always be there to give him that extra push

>ask Nicolette about the sketch she owes you


"Hey Nicolette," you say as you eat a spoonful of stew.
"Hm?" she replies, not taking her eyes off the bowl in front of her.
"About that sketch you owe me..."

The second you say that, Sylvie starts coughing uncontrollably.

"Reinho- *COUGH* that's n-*COUGH*" she starts to say, then takes a long drink of water. "That's not proper dinner conversation at all! And you made me choke on my food!" she says to you.
"Sylvie, Reinhold isn't that kind of guy," Nicolette says, continuing to eat. "Unlike CERTAIN people, anyways."
"Uh, yeah. I don't know what kind of thing you're imagining, but..." you say.
"Um... excuse me then!" Sylvie shouts as she focuses back on her food.
"Anyways, I'm down for it whenever you are," Nicolette says, turning to you. "well, aside from tonight. But any time after that, just tell me and I can clear out some time for you. Can't skip out on a lost bet, after all."

>how do you respond?

>>27374049
How about tomorrow night? My place or yours?

Rolled 20

>>27374049
When do we have time?

Maybe early in the morning since the princess takes forever to get ready and we can make a sketch of her in armor next to a tree or something

>>27374049
Schedule it for tomorrow night.

>>27374049
Well, whenever's convenient. Not like it's any particular rush. But if you've got tomorrow evening free that would work fine for me.

>>27374049
Do you have any preferences for a time, place and choice of clothing? All of those go together in drawing. Granted, I'm no professional artist.

Rolled 9

>>27374049
When do we both have the day off together? I'll gladly take you on that shopping trip you wanted, you can pick out an outfit that you'd like to be sketched in, make a day of it.

(We really do need more practice before we jump the shark to drawing people, practice on inanimate objects, then start some self portraits of body parts.)

>>27374049

Remember to mention that if they're still going to the city, we'd be happy to accompany them. She's going to need an outfit for this sketch, after all.

We totally don't want to see her in the clothing of our choice. It's a matter of ART.

>>27374158
>When do we both have the day off together?
We don't know when our days off are, or if we even get any - although Nicolette implied we did, she may be making a false assumption. We probably should have gotten some sort of orientation/briefing between arriving at the castle and beginning active service. Something to keep in mind if this sort of thing is ever our responsibility to deal with.

>writing

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>>27374207
>waiting patiently

>>27373196

we need magical gauntlets for that.

besides i don't think Reinhold is a defense guy.

>>27374274
are we using a one-handed or a two-handed sword

>>27374288
One handed.

>>27374288
Pretty sure it's a longsword, so it depends on how well archelon knows his weapon taxonomy.

>>27374293
We should get a parrying dagger then. I"ll repost the suggested thigns.

>>27374302
If it's one handed, then it's an Arming Sword.

Lets get some new gear and make a step towards improving ourselves:
Inquire to Arnaud about the following:

Ask Arnaud about any one-handed, portable & concealable ranged weapons that are lethal, like a kind of slingshot pistol or wand with precharged spells. Otherwise...
Coat/vest: Same enchantments as below if possible, slots for throwing knives. Throwing knives.

Armor: Should generally be made to be inoccuous/unassuming. If possible: weight, sturdiness and magic resistance enchantments.
x2 Wrist Sheath; Knives (Enchanted for being lightweight, sturdy), one should be made for parrying.
Sword Enchantments: Lightweight, sturdiness, magic resistance.

Ask him about any other enchantments that could be useful for our equipment and equipment to be. Inquire to him about the following magic:
>Magic that enhances our physical abilities, like being able to flash step even.
>Resisting, diseplling, countering and detecting magic.
>Magic to go with swordsmanship.
>Protection/stealth magic, emphasis on being able to protect the Princess.

Finally, we should ask to train with him since he's apparently a master swordsman. Nicolette is a polearms user and vincent's style probably won't mesh with our own. So Arnaud would be best in teaching us some things. He'd also probably know any good spells and tricks to combat people like mages, and probably have the generational experience to know what's needed in a bodyguard.

>>27374302
damn i was hoping Reinhold was going for a scimitar or falchion

>>27374320
Sounds pretty solid. Let's look for Arnaud tomorrow morning.

>>27374320
we could get those knives while we go shopping with Nicolette

>>27374353
Chances are the armory has it or our quartermaster or Arnaud would know where to get some neat shit.

>>27374320
>parrying dagger
>parrying
>dagger

ok now i am curious how good a swordsman he actually is, given he did not LOOOSE a single match in a NATIONAL tourney.
does he parry-counter like in those assassins creed games?

>>27374320
I don't like the hidden stuff. There might be political implications against a bodyguard with concealed weaponry.

>>27374394
I think he is at or at the very peak of what a normal human can be as a swordsman, with everyone else we've been meeting at animu-tier.

>>27374412
Or, not. Since we're a bodyguard who has to go incognito sometimes, and we can't carry around a full sized bow. We need quick access to weapons that aren't our primary sword.

>>27374394
What parry-counter is in the Assassin's Creed games? I only played the first, which had shit combat.
The answer is probably yes though, parrying and riposting are pretty basic to fencing in general.

>>27374394
i am guessing that tourney has one major flaw.
age 30 below, seeing as the bonus prize is the princess bodyguard.
speaking of prizes where did we put all that gold?

"...how does tomorrow night sound?" you ask.
"Tomorrow night? No problem! I guess I'll meet you down here at the kitchen, since that's how it usually goes," Nicolette says.
"Fine with me," you reply.

With that out of the way, you get to eating your dinner. The stew is delicious, and you -really- want to get seconds... but getting fat would reflect poorly on your swordsmanship so you make do with what you have. After you finish, you look over to Nicolette and Sylvie... looks like they've been done eating for a while.

"Well, that's about it for me," you say as you get up from the table. "I guess I'll see you two tomorrow."
"See you, Reinhold! I look forward to seeing your talent of an artist!" Nicolette replies, grinning at you.
"Um... goodnight, Reinhold," Sylvie says, blushing slightly.

>where you you go now?

>>27374453
we won gold?
i thought all we got was a cushy position with a shit load of TURKEY LEGS

>>27374483
There has been an alarming lack of TURKEY LEGS so far.

>>27374476
Find Arnaud for that stuff.

>>27374498
Overdo it and it gets old, you know.

Rolled 9

>>27374476
Work off the meal, we don't want to ge fat

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>>27374394
Myrmidon20/Swordmaster1

>>27374513
This.

>>27374412
This is true, but it's best worth asking Arnaud anyway. If it won't fly, he"ll shoot it down.

>>27374320
>Throwing knives.
>worthwhile and not a fucking gimmick
The sword throw attack is a move of desperation, when we need any unexpected trick up our sleeve that we can get. In practice, it has a strong possibility to just miss. For general ranged purposes, tossing blades is shit. Also, as a personal body guard, we shouldn't really need ranged capacity anyway.
Armor and enchantments seem obvious, even to the point of being a bit boring.

Your proposed magic abilities are too vague to be useful to anyone, besides "flash step" which I agree is good, as it would allow us to invalidate range.

>>27374476
we may have need of sharping up or drawing skills if we are to get nicolette down right. other wise, we should see into if our guest princess is well taken care of before we do our nightly practice and turn in.

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>>27373883
There is also magic bullshit that would obviously be banned in a tournament, but not in a duel.
>>27373916
>>27373883
Yup and you have to remember that fucker was in the last person we fought serious with.
>>27373981
He is either gonna continue being a dick or get some humility beaten into him(i'm half expecting for shit to go down at some point)
>>27374207
Waiting while my ban wears off in a few min.
>>27374320
>>27374394
The sword we have is special to use, so i suggest getting some daggers instead of replacing the sword.Also i don't want to weigh our selves down too much since we seem more like the type to not carry much.
We should also ask the magic stuff to the lewd mage as well.
Here is a question do we get money or XP?
>>27374444
Its still a good idea to keep things simple.
>>27374449
The counter sytem broke the games
>>27374476
Can we set up a meeting with sylvie as well?
>>27374524
Yeah the turkey joke is getting old.

>>27374558
>>Also, as a personal body guard, we shouldn't really need ranged capacity anyway.

Better to have a ranged capacity and not need it than need it and not have it. We may have situations where we can't get into melee or need to just fire off a quick shot. Arnaud probably knows something good anyway.

And, we're not mages nor do we know anything but diddly squat about magic, so being vague is all we can be.

>>27374476

see if the old butler is around, if he is up for it, he needs to see if he can teach us some of his sword styles.

>>27374558
You get more penetration with a thrown knife than one held in the hand and stabbed with.

Suggested schedule:

1) Find Arnaud, ask about acquisition of magical defenses and possible training when he has free time

2) do a little sketch. Try to push past just "acceptable", be a little bold with it. Warm up for Nicolette

3) nightly sword practice

4) bedtime

>>27374558
Seconding this. VIP protection usually means stop ping an attack, then immediately moving out of danger. We shouldn't have to engage threats at distance.

>>27374483
"i won a national tournament FLAWLESSLY and all i get is this lousy job placement"

its one of those competitions where 2nd 3rd and 4th prizes are better than the mystery grand prize.

>>27374594
True, but throwing knives are stupid, i prefer a wrist crossbow since they are more accurate and stronger.

>>27374606
I'm not sure that is true. With a good thrust you can place your entire body weight into it.

Considering we're supposed to be a guardian, Im surprised no one is suggesting a shield, even a buckler or something. Maybe a reinforced gauntlet if we qwanted to get crazy.

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>>27374606
God I hope you're trolling.

>>27374524
this is all that is left to us becuase we NEVER HAVE BACON HERE!

>>27374476
1.Quickly set up a meeting with lewd mage
2.go to armory and see if we can improve ourselves
3.check and see if other princess is safe
4.train
5.sketch/copy map
6.sleep
7.(if we have extra time then talk to librarian)

>>27374619
>wrist crossbow
>accurate or strong
Why not just get a normal crossbow? Or even a regular bow, since we're apparently at least passable with one.

>writing

>>27374606
Wrong. A thrown knife hitting a moving target always has poor penetration, because of the speeds involved from being thrown is horrible compared to a view or sling.

>>27374633
I AM sure thats not true.

>>27374619
crossbows have yet to be invented yet. a fluke of tech growth i guess.

>>27374646
I think a gauntlet is better for us, since a shield is cumbersome.

>>27374649
Of fucking course he is. Right?

>>27374651
All the bacon was eaten by Chuck Norris, back in 2008.

>>27374660
refure to this
>>27374677

>>27374619
the issue with wrist crossbows is that you get at most two shots, and they interfere with using a sword, our primary means of defending the Princess, throwing knives on the other hand, provided minor proficiency in them, can easily injure or kill an attacker if we aren't stupid enough to throw it at heavily armored portions of someones body, and can be carried in small bandoliers.

>>27374646
we are thinking about getting a parrying dagger
Reinhold does seem to have enough skill to properly wield one

>>27374677
Huh i assumed they were already made.
>>27374660
We could use a short bow then.

>>27374690
>>27374690
>All the bacon was eaten by Chuck Norris, back in 2008.
That was both painfully nostalgic, and painfully lame at the same time.

>>27374690
This is 4chan. You never ever know when someone really is pretending to be retarded.

>>27374676
You are stupid, anon.

>>27374651
There are no bacon in this world because pigs don't exist.

>>27374700
I'm good with daggers but throwing knives i'm not so fond of since they can be easily used against us or the princes.

>>27374704
Reinhold has shown some artistic ability and great skill at Sword. Play to our strengths here, and keep Swording.

>>27374476
Set up a meeting with Sylvia before we go to the armory.

>>27374619
Wrist slingshot pistols might exist.

Or DnD style wands. We"ll have to see.

Oh! Smoke bombs. We need smoke bombs.

>>27374738
They could, I'm just saying if you want a quick concealable ranged weapon, throwing daggers are pretty much the only way to go, others are rather impractical.

>>27374740
Do you think a gauntlet would work great with our style?

>>27374764
Gauntlet + punch dagger

>>27374704
I was referring to the fact that were supposed to be Defending a member of Royalty, And if we stick to just a sword and weapon, We wouldnt be well equipped to stop, say, A sniper with a bow or Crossbow beyond something like throwing ourselves in front of it.

People are getting too obsessed with offense when thats not really what were supposed to be doing.

>>27374790
In those cases, we don't engage, we get the princess to cover. That cover includes our body.

http://bellsouthpwp.net/d/e/deodand23/weapon-list/blade-list.htm
Just sharing so we can get some ideas.

>>27374790
Except we aren't actually skilled with a shield, so we'd need to retrain how we fight entirely to use one, where a dagger fits right in with his style.

>>27374728
The Thrown being more penetrative.
Thats what I was sure wasnt true.

>>27374774

Honestly I could see maybe one or two stashed somewhere. But generally it would be kind of useless but in a "Toss at the guys chasing us for a distraction" sense.

Now a real dagger in the boots or something? That would be bloody useful.

>>27374764
I'm not sure it's really what Reinhold would do. There are probably much more harmful things we can do, but by this point we've already reached the limit of human ability as far as Swording goes, so any further and the slightest restrictions could start fucking us over.

>>27374774
are we seriously considering doing a hidden blade?

>>27374823
Sorry, but that's not the post you replied to. Gotta go off of what I can see.

>>27374825
So everyone agrees with at least getting a dagger and a gauntlet right?

>>27374840
One guy is.

>>27374831
its more for protection.

>>27374850
No.

>>27374810
>http://bellsouthpwp.net/d/e/deodand23/weapon-list/blade-list.htm

broad dagger looks nice to me, i mean we will be parrying longswords and the like.

>>27374850
A vambrace more than a gauntlet, but yes. Daggers are just useful in general. Eating utensil, hair trimmer, weapon. Good stuff.

>>27374866
I'm not that experienced with medieval arms and armors, but wouldn't it really restrict our manual dexterity? That's more what I meant.

>>27374847
If you didn't know what he meant, you're very stupid and/or don't know English as well as you think you do.

>>27374819
As far as YOU know, were not skilled with knives or Thrown weapons or Bows or whatever else either, and those are all MORE complicated then a small shield. All it involves is: See attack+ Put Shield in front of attack= successful shielding
Everyones acting like were going to be going around fighting a war or assassinating someone

>>27374840
I think we are counter assassins. The princess would be an assassination or kidnapping target. How would we prevent that?

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Waving goodbye to Nicolette and Sylvie, you leave the kitchen and head back upstairs to look for Arnaud. Though he always shows up when you're not expecting him to, this is the first time that you've realized that you actually don't know where he usually is.

Though you figure that he's probably busy a lot of the time due to his position as head butler here at the castle, you don't give up your search, wandering for quite a while until you eventually end up at the armory.

And what luck! You spot Arnaud just as he's leaving!

"Oh? Good evening Reinhold, I wasn't expecting to meet you here! How has your day been?" he asks you as he does a slight bow.
"Kind of exhausting, but not too bad," you reply.
"So, did you need help with something?"
"Well, actually..."

>what do you say?

>>27374888
you could always go with a vambrace.

>>27374907
you have to consider the magical means of assassinations though.

>>27374910
Mention all of:
>>27374320
Say we're open to his suggestions and opinions, since we have our own personal style and he may know what fits us best

>>27374910
mind teaching me that fear inducing technique?

Wait, why are we going for the sketch so soon? I thought the goal was to wait until we'd practiced a bit more so we didn't end up scribbling something embarrassingly terrible.

In that, we should try to get some practice in before we do it tomorrow.

>>27374907
By being vigilant and Staying with her at all times.
Not by being an assassin ourselves or kitting ourselves out as such, thats for sure

>>27374892
Look at what he replied to. There are 2 ways you could have taken that statement. 1, that he didn't believe swords could get the full weight behind the blow, or 2, He knows that throwing knives don't have more penetration. I read it as #1.

>>27374910
Can you help train with us and also help us improve our gear.

GUYS BEFORE I FORGET! We need to return that map to the librarian guy.

>>27374888

A full on war gauntlet would but something to just reinforce our fists won't.

Though the main reason I would go with a dagger is close combat. Someone slips under us then the guy with the dagger has the advantage or if something happens and we lose the sword. We will always have a little something somewhere.

>>27374918
Seconding, very hard along with fingerless gloves for grip with metal backing. Maybe a leather vest and some tough but stylish combat boots.

>>27374910
Disregard All this stuff about hidden blades and bows and ask Arnaud what he thinks would be the best way to defend the princess from assassins is.
Emphasis on DEFEND

>>27374893
We are skilled with bow but we are below average. OP did say what we could do in earlier threads.

>>27374958

remember those arts before da vinci?
this world is like that i am guessing. QUALITY is quality.

>>27375033
>arts

>>27374967
a small concealable weapon allows us to eliminate threats without causing a huge ruckus, and will in many cases be far easier to get out than a sword, never mind the fact that it also has significant value for blocking with the off hand.

>>27374893
We are in fact proficient with bows (as has been stated by op) throwing weapons are somewhat less likely, but knives? with our background? we're still alive aren't we?

Rolled 8

>>27374958
Maybe, in the morning but it is just practice if anything we just remind her that we needed the practice

>>27374950
Seconding. On ranged, just ask what's available for something we can pull out in a jiffy, not a full sized weapon.

>>27374910
Ask what the deal with the Librarian is

>>27374910
ask him to teach us some neat magic tricks (sneak, fear...)

I don't understand this vitriolic aversion to a concealed blade.

Having one wouldn't adversely affect us in any way, and it can be useful for many things. Such as stabbing an assassin to death.

Having more than one weapon on you, preferably at least one of which is concealed, seams like common sense to me.

>>27375050
We were raised in a brothel, we were not street rats anon.

>>27375081
we were an orphan raised in a brothel, then we left the brothel and finished growing up on the streets, we most certainly are a street rat.

>>27375071
People want to gear up like it is war, when we could just go with a few enchantments, a broad dagger and a vembrace.

>>27375071
Yeah, its utterly bizarre. Its like having a concealed sidearm is the devil to these people.

>>27374910
"two things, your thoughts on my sword and armor that i have, and is there any better ones that are advaliable here in the armory. after that "bad feeling" in town. i do wish to be well armed when or if the time arrises.

also, are there any fighting tactics you can show me? i was a duelist before, but now i must learn to be a better bodyguard."

>>27375044
i rest my case.

>>27375103
1 primary and 1-2 secondaries is not gearing up for war.

Certainly fucking not when there's superpowered people in this setting.

>>27375094
We are 17 and learned how to read/join the army so i doubt we spent any significant time on the streets then.

>>27375118
>your thoughts on my sword
He already said our sword is top notch and it was stated to be important to us.

>writing

>>27375103

Yeah. Honestly all I want is a dagger and vembrace. Maybe a few enchantments if possible.

>>27375118
This, but add in a request for a recommendation on what sorts of magic we should learn.

>>27375110
I believe the aversion stems from the notion that foreign dignitaries may perceive someone with a concealed weapon as a potential assassin. Which might be valid, except we're already carrying a sword openly.

>>27375050
No No, a knife is actually a good idea, I was just pointing out the fact that a shield isnt more complicated then one. In fact, we could put a full sized dagger on the underside OF a shield. Nothing sneaky about it, and keeps it on hand.

Really, im just getting the feeling that were setting out to be more proactive then we should be, since, if were chasing after people or hunting down assassins, then we arent near the princess, preventing said assassins from...assassinating her.

>>27375127
I just mentioned a broad dagger which is a secondary in itself.

Why exactly to people want a vambrace, anyway? Seems utterly pointless.

>>27375170
Parry with off hand.

>>27375110
>>27375071
>>27375050
>>27375022
>>27375014
guys...
hey guys...
ever stop to think about getting a "Gloves of storing" magic idem / magic gloves slot? the weapon we would need is sealed in a mini pocket univsere and we can have it instantly appear or dissapear into on command and faster than drawing it out other wise.

just saying

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>>27375044
>>27375033
>>27375121

here is the twist! the guy who taught us how to draw was an eastern tourist!

>>27375161
This guy gets it, we aren't hunting people down our main objective is to protect the princess.

>>27375142
a "master work" grade sword is nice, but there are full blown magical swords on hand here. and our armor too.

>>27375184

dear god almighty.
she will be blushing so hard after she will see our work.

>>27375184
Hue.

>>27375170
More protection, while still keeping our dex the same.

>>27375196
Powergaming.

>>27375175
Why not use a buckler for that, instead of risking getting our hand fucked up?

Also I think we should get at least a light cuirass to protect our vitals. More armor is pretty much always better though.

>>27375196
We can always enchant the sword since it is master level, there is no point of making it better.

>>27375203
>More protection
That's not bad, but a vambrace would be one of the lowest priorities there.
>while still keeping our dex the same
This isn't D&D.

>>27375161
Who want's to go out hunting them down? now, a shield is bulky and cumbersome and gets in the way of sword swings requiring completely different motions, a dagger will not, that's my only point there.

As for concealed weapons, it's far quicker to pull a dagger out than a sword, and if whoever the attacker is doesn't know we have it, we gain the element of surprise.

Throwing weapons on the other hand are good if we're outnumbered and need to run.

>>27375209
It depends on what type of fighter we are.

>>27375216
>>27375196
At the least we could learn to fight with two swords if we really need it.

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>One guy mentions equipment
>It just slowly spirals over the next few hours
>Nobody can stop talking about the most OPERATOR swords to actually participate

>>27375161
The thing is, we won't be a bodyguard forever. Strictly limited six month term, isn't it? Need to keep honing our skills.

>>27375225
>now, a shield is bulky and cumbersome and gets in the way of sword swings requiring completely different motions
A small buckler that straps onto the arm without requiring use of the hand wouldn't be cumbersome at all.

all these idiout trying to powergame a lighthearted quest. i'll be back after you imbeciles decide whatever magical overpowered gear you want. and we'll have the same chance of success regardless.

>>27375227
The buckler, sure, but it's the same as a vambrace: Appropriate to a one-handed sword fighter.

Armor is appropriate to any fighter who likes not dying.

>>27375231
Thats the thing our sword is considered extremely good and it baffles me why people want to replace it instead of just enchanting the damn thing.

>>27375242
Thats the other princess.

This argument isnt really going anywhere. Lets wait for Arnaud's input, since he"ll know what's appropriate and what's best to be a swordsman & bodyguard in this country

>>27375231

it gets even worse when we will go shopping for the equipments that are not in the armory.

i hope archelon just gives these guys what they need

>>27375231
>talking about the most OPERATOR swords
But that's not what's happening.

>>27375242
It's unlimited in our kingdom, and personal bodyguard to the future ruler of a nation is not something we can move up from - there's not really any up from here.

>>27375242
Your mixing up bodyguards anon.
>>27375260
Sure, just making sure you not trying to get us into the heavies armour in the castle.

>>27375231
We really should keep our sword and work on getting better with it. Enchantment is fine. We don't need to juggle out for artifacts when we can just make our own.

>>27375279
>/tg/ goes shopping

aha. ahahahaha. ahahahahaha. ha....

>>27375279
At least we're not trying to pick something like the color of a dress, or other such trivialities. Then it would get really ugly.

>>27375192

Which is why it is always nice to have a secondary weapon. Sure we want to protect her but a dagger never hurts and if we get jumped or something and can't get our sword we can always grapple with a dagger as a fall back.

>>27375161
Issue with a shield is tight hallways or the like. We don't really need one or the image it sends.

>>27375291
Thank you some one who understands that we don't to replace everything we have just because of our position.I do admit we should change a few things, but the the sword that was mention to be considered master level crafted.

>>27375225
>>Now, a shield is bulky and cumbersome and gets in the way of sword swings requiring completely different motions, a dagger will not, that's my only point there.

Thats Just Untrue though, Most shields were MADE AND DESIGNED TO BE USED WITH SWORDS. It's the entire point of their existance. and more then a few varieties are small enough and made to not get in the way.
Stop talking out of your ass.

And theres no good reason to Conceal a knife, Were a BODYGUARD we WANT them to know were armed, As a deterrent to someone who would want to attack her, were a gaint target letting them know they have to get through US first and the more dangerous we seem, the less they'll want to try it.

>>27375296
Why is it that EVERY quest has at least one "cali-girl on a shopping spree" tier cutscene, regardless of who the MC is?

>>27375280
Couldnt we end up becoming a senior officer in the future if/when we step down? I doubt he"ll be a bodyguard forever. Maybe a bodyguard throughout the whole quest, but not forever. He may not be part of the traditional hierarchy but he"ll have one hell of a network when he's done.

>>27375315
There is no situation where having a weapon your opponent does not know about is not a good thing.

>>27375311
I'm cool with dagger, but other people are giving examples of us chasing down people and implying leaving the princes alone with their weapon suggestions.

>>27375321
Because people like them, generally?

>>27375315
I honestly see sword and board, or decent plate armor and a polearm as being decently bodyguardish. Knives are always good to have as well.

>>27375330
Being a bodyguard is the highest position possible especially if she becomes queen.

>>27375315
>And theres no good reason to Conceal a knife

Except, ya know, in case we ever need to stab someone with a knife they weren't expecting.

We've already got a sword, and we're a known master swordsman. There is our intimidation factor. Wearing a knife openly is rather pointless when we could just as easily conceal it and potentially gain the element of surprise.

>>27375347
I'd prefer a sword + parry dagger.

well, i was afraid of this when someone suggested those equipment last thread. thing went to shit real hard. i'll be back after these idiots get whatever trivialities they want.

>>27375321
such is one of the mysteries of what is /tg/

>>27375315
Of course they were made to be used with swords, and the people who used them trained so they could fight without a shield getting in the way, we have not trained in such a manner and so the shield will.

And you're an idiot if you think having an extra weapon nobody knows about is a bad idea.

>>27375347
I think we should just master our single handed sword and another weapon instead of trying out all other weapons.

>>27375321
>DEATH-GRULL THE BLOODTHISTER shops for what kind of fur boots to wear to the war tonight!

>>27375347
So we should throw away what we're skilled at, which we were hired for, and instead become rank amateurs?

>>27375372
no we should have at least eight types of concealed weapons and nineteen types of enchantments. cause its kool.

>>27375377
Sheepskin is good if you want to go sockless and if it'll be chilly. Is it cold or hot weather warrin'?

also, my god, spergs gonna sperg. I've never seen so many autists autie over swords.

>>27375372
Yeah, we just need our Sword. Switching over to other weapons will keep us firmly in "skilled" territory, when improving further will probably give us more rewards.

>>27375321
As a Californian that is very offensive.

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OP make it stop

>>27375412
But is it wrong?

>>27375425
....not really :(

>>27375394
Stop.

>>27375372
You're missing the point. It's not about being a jack of all trades. A parrying dagger + ranged weapon when we need it will help us when we need it.

>>27375413
He could post the response.

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GENTLEMEN I PROPOSE A VOTE.

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>>27375413
Thats a seductive looking ass right there.

>>27375432
No. Everyone should just shut up and wait for OP.

"You seem to be knowledgeable about this kind of thing, so I wanted to get your opinion..."
"Oh?"
"...I was thinking about how best to protect the Princess, so what would you reccommend? Armor and weapons, that kind of thing."
"Haha!" Arnaud claps his hands together, "it's great to see that you're taking your job seriously! It makes me a bit more at ease!"
"Thanks," you reply.
"Hm... we watched your performance at the tournament, and picked out your uniform based on that. You can see those armored plates, but the entire thing is enchanted to be a fair bit tougher than regular cloth," Arnaud explains.
"...really?" you say, genuinely surprised.
"Yes, Niklaus spent a fair bit of time on it. I believe the way the enchantment worked was that the cloth was made to be extremely resistant to cutting, though he couldn't do anything about stabbing damage without making the entire thing rigid... and by that point, you might as well be wearing full armor."
"...huh. I didn't notice that," you say as you feel the fabric of your sleeves.
"So to get around that, they put a bit of plating on your chest there just in case."
"I see."
"The same enchantment's on my butler's uniform, too!"

>[1/?]

>>27375431
I'm good with a dagger as a secondary, and it was stated we were good with a bow(maybe a shot boy) its that every one wants the character to be good at everything.

>>27375466
I basically just want a dagger and some throwing knives, because a fuck you from across the room gets the point across while we run the fuck away with the princess.

>>27375452
FUCKING THANKS YOU ARCHELON.
Now find a way to explain the other bullshit away.i'm still open to daggers and a boy.

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>>27375495
>daggers and a boy
>a boy
?

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>>27375495
>i'm still open to daggers and a boy.
>a boy

>>27375452
Magic resistance enchantments would be pretty good if this is high fantasy

>>27375490
I'm good with throwing knives as well its that they are basically just lighter/smaller daggers
>>27375503
My bad i forgot to proof read.

>>27375253
>powergame
Yes, all characters should be played as fools who rush blindly to their deaths.

>>27375495
>a boy
That would be even more controversial than this weapon stuff.

But seriously, having at least one backup weapon is a very good idea.

>>27375466
>>27375490
>>27375495

Now, It seems that whatever else, throwing or not, concealed or not, we all seem to be okay with getting a Knife of some kind.
Agreed?

>>27375531
yup.

>>27375531
Didn't OP say that we had a knife on us already earlier?

>>27375531
Yes.

I think throwing is stupid though. It should be a proper long blade that our sword skill can apply to.

>>27375529
>Yes, all characters should be played as fools who rush blindly to their deaths.
The character was just a guy who blindly ruhes to death until this idiocy spree? I had never realized that furing the 12 threads i played!

>>27375531

Yeah. Anywhere from one to three concealed daggers, throwing or combat, with maybe a vambrace or buckler. Maybe a knuckleduster or two. Sword stays as our primary.

I'm suddenly glad I wasn't paying attention to most of this thread. Because, I have no idea what's going on except for how certain I am that it's completely inane.

>>27375551
he did. and we do. and this was all unnecessary. and i hope arch throws these guys some bones and the quest would continue.

>>27375585
Yup one guy basically went full anal on upgrading our shit and people went along with it, when before we were told we had gotten the best equipment and that our sword was master level crafted. The only real thing we needed was enchantments.

>>27375619
Uh, all I did was give suggestions on what we needed and including the throwing knife bit because someone wanted them. While someone else threw a shit storm over concealable weapons

>>27375619
Don't forget the other retards going 'don't change anything they'll think we're trying to kill the princess'.

And a small, emphasis on that word, amount of extra gear for situations where our sword isn't readily usable for whatever reason is also appropriate.

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>>27375452
"You do need to be wary around fire though, since the cloth still burns as well as anything else," Arnaud says, pointing his finger for emphasis. "As for weapons... you have a fine sword there. But do you carry a knife or dagger, in case you get disarmed?" he asks.
"Been carrying one for as long as I can remember," you reply as you bring your dagger out to show him.
"Good man, you should always have at least one of those on you at all times since you never know when you'll need one!" Arnaud replies, flicking his wrist to reveal a hand filled with several knives of varying length and shape. "In your sleeve, in your boot, in your belt... doesn't matter where you hide it, as long as you can get to it when you need it. They're also useful for parrying swords in a pinch."
"Thanks for the advice," you reply.
"hm... as for other offensive advantages, I would suggest spell scrolls, but that kind of thing is more dangerous than it's worth if you don't actually know how to use magic. Was there anything else that you were wonering about?"

>[2/?]

>>27375619
Huh. That's /tg/ for you, I guess. Can't say I haven't seen it before. Also seen it completely kill a quest before, though. Damn shame when that happens.

>>27375673
Hey, maybe we should also get a swordbreaker?

>>27375686
The conversation is winding down, please don't start shit again.

>>27375673
Ask him if we can schedule lessons (magic/combat) with him.

>>27375673
See if has any recommendations on how to improve ourselves in combat.

>>27375686
Thats essentially a parrying dagger

>>27375673

ask to be tutored to be a better guard in general.

and women. i am guessing he had alot of those when he was young.

>>27375673
see if he can train us in any of his fighting style. and we wonder if we can learn some magic as well.

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>>27375760>>27375762
>>27375713
>>27375701

Second, also is this quest archived?

>>27375782
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Princess%20Guard%20Quest

>>27375808
Sweet thanks, it looks like a fun quest

"Umm," you begin, "could you maybe show me some pointers? You seem to know what you're doing, and I'm always up for improving my skill."
"Hahaha! I'd love to pass on a few of my tricks to you... but alas, this business with Princess Luciana has me extremely busy for the next few days," Arnaud says, sighing. "But after she leaves, feel free to find me and we can work something out.'
"That'd be great, thanks," you reply.
"Well... I suppose I ought to be going now," he says with a slight bow. "Enjoy the rest of your night, Reinhold!"

With that, Arnaud turns a corner and disappears from sight.

>where do you go now?

Rolled 6

>>27375868
work ou

>>27375868

Training Grounds, see if we can find anyone who wants to spar. Since we probably can't, just practice on a dummy some more.

>>27375868
our room?
he's right, we have two princesses around, being restless at a time like this would be even worse than usual

>>27375868

sleep.

>>27375868
time to work out. i presume our time is running out before turning in for the night.

>>27375868
1.check and see if other princess is safe
2.train
3.sketch/copy map
4.sleep
5.(if we have extra time then talk to librarian)

>>27375868
go sketch something. Like, how about one of the caretakers as they work?

>>27375894
This. We can say we're not looking to kick their ass or embarrass them. Just going through routine training so we won't lose our edge.

OTHERWISE....

Read the book on sensitive women

>>27375868
go sketch something
we don't want to disappoint Nicolette
besides what does she even look like

>>27375978

Yeah this.

>>27375978
I suggest finish sketching the map.

>writing

>>27375868
Return to the librarian, then to go sketch stuff begore bed

with your conversation with Arnaud over, you decide to head to the training yard to get some exercise in. Fortunately, it's not too far from the armory so you don't waste too much time in transit.

As you enter the training yard, you look around... there are still a few guards left working out, but they make a point to avoid making eye contact with you. Maybe they're afraid to train with you after seeing your match with Nicolette last night?

Pushing that out of your mind, you throw your jacket on a stool, grab a wooden sword, and go to work on a practice dummy. Remembering the other day, you hold back so as to not destroy this one... but it's rather beaten up when you're done with it.

Satisfied with your workout, you throw on your jacket and head into the hallway.

>go to your room and draw
>go to your room and read (specify which book)
>go to your room and pass out

>>27376188
>>go to your room and draw

>>27376188
>>go to your room and draw
The map, that shit needs to be returned.

>>27376188
Draaaaw. Neef to not embarrass ourselves to much tomorrow

>>27376188
>go to your room and draw

>>27376188
It occurs to me that in the interests of realism we should masturbate furiously before bed.

>>27376188
>>go to your room and pass out

>>27376188
>>go to your room and draw

>>27376188
>go to your room and draw
Map.
Finish.

>>27376188
>>go to your room and draw
Need some practice, bro.

>>27376229
Reinhold has a strong repressed memories on masturbation.

some one always paid for him to do it infront of others