Aw yiss

>>27995335
I am glad the clocks went back an hour.

Now I only have to stay up till 2AM for SQ instead of 3.

Alright guys, I have a suggestion. Please don’t try to be “edgy” when dealing with the Black Lady. Don’t start revealing sensitive information when we have barely met her. Don’t call her Melody, don’t reveal our relationship with Fang, don’t talk about Haven. Don’t even deny we are Erebus by introducing ourselves as Shadow. Not now. Not at our first impression. This is not the time for dramatic demonstrations, it’s the time for clever diplomacy. She has high expectations of us and we should, no, we must use that to our advantage. Since before I started following Shadow Quest, on thread 29, we wait for the opportunity to meet the Black Lady and gain her favor. We can’t afford to screw this up.


Here is how I think we should answer her:

<Unfortunately, much of my knowledge was also obscured. The energy required to seal the four hostile elemental lords was far too great, leaving me very weakened. As such, a great part of my memories have slipped away, yet to be recovered. Although my shards have been gathered, I am still far from my true power. Your assistance would be much appreciated in order to restore that power, as we face a great risk while I remain weakened.>

<In order to seal Hyperion and his allied elementals, I invested a part of myself. If I were to face serious damage, enough to risk my destruction, the seal could be breached, releasing Hyperion and the other three into Venia once more. To prevent the occurrence of such a catastrophe, I must fully restore my powers, as this is the only way to ensure the seal’s integrity. Unfortunately, I only have a hint as to how the seal can be fully patched, on account of my memory loss. Though I believe my palace holds more answers.>

Depending on how she responds, we then mention our island in the Endless Void.

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Recent Events Summary:

You turn your gaze upon the final shard waiting at the Frozen Hand - Wrath. But first, you need to have a conversation with Ellendra Kalladar - the elven Queen that started all this so long ago.

But flying straight to the xenophobic elvish isles could pose many problems. But you know another elf - Valeria Kavanere - leader of those that call the Great Forest home, and members of your growing northern alliance.

Valeria is distant cousins with the elf queen, Kalladar - and they've been in contact. You gained great insight into your own nature, and the nature of the world. It was Queen Kalladar who gave you the ability to resist and deform from Erebus's programming - which was the only thing that stopped his ultimate goal of erasing Chaos. As you've reforged yourself, the burden on the queen has lessened.

But at the same time, Chaos is growing uncontrollably. Magic is getting stronger. Demons grow more powerful. How long can Venia last in a world of god-like titans? It must be brought back under control, or it, too, could consume the world.

Verlia and the queen agree that only Erebus's true might can do the job that must be done. With the future poised on a knife's edge, you traveled to the Palace of Shadow, Erebus's old base. First, you must subdue the final shard, and then set out to the place beyond Venia - from where Erebus originally came.

Your battle with Wrath tore open the palace and spilled out onto the snow-covered ice of the Frozen Hand, but you reigned victorious and united the final shard of your old self. In investigating old magic in the Palace, you saw a vision of what you believe to be Erebus's place of origination - a lone island in the Endless Void, far south past the edge of the world.

But a sudden new arrival has you on edge...

>>27995372
We can't promise anything...

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Ability Tree

GREEN 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.

All Revealed Ability Descriptions:

http://pastebin.com/UVzVKdyA

Books the Main Character has read:

http://pastebin.com/dAXR00gP

Character Sheet including learned abilities and other important information:

http://pastebin.com/QzURqEAL

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Titanic now lasts five turns, and can be cancelled before ending.

>Dark Wave - Unleash a mighty shockwave of Shadow centered on you. Low offensive power, but high knockback. (3 or 8 experience, 50 foot or half-mile radius, respectively).

greet the Black Lady as Melody.

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Current Statistics:

HP: 52/81
Mana: 2/58
EXP: 2

Shards of Order and Chaos:

(Retribution) - Strong
(Maker) - Weak
(Silence) - Normal
(Peace) - Empowered
(Breeze) - Strong
(Hammer) - Strong
(Ardor) - Empowered
{Resolve} - Strong
{Humanity} - Resonant

--Summoned--

Wisp - 1 mana to order

--Automatons--

Earthen Construct (currently in Haven)

--Equipment--

Utility belt with purse

--Inventory--

Sun-Moon Key
Lightning Key

--Teleport Anchor--

Haven - Inner Fortress

--Current Location--

Palace of Shadow

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Known Mana Pools:

Jacob's Field - entrance to Hecate's tomb - Spirit
Palthair Mines - Magnock's Lair - Spirit
Archon - Spirit District - Spirit
Archon - Shadow District - Shadow
Archon - Earth District - Earth
Archon - Water Distric - Water
Haven - Shadow
Abbotsford - Shadow
The Frozen Hand - Palace of Shadow - Shadow

>>27995372
What we should consider is, if the elf queen managed to figure out what Erebus was up to, could Melody/ the black lady have figured it out to? Does she know that Erebus wanted to destroy the world?

>>27995408
Hah, no.

>>27995372
>admitting any weakness to the Black Lady
Haha, no.

>>27995408
How about no?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3rbTmBstTA

And then you see her, coming in through the cleared entryway. She appears like a Shadow, emerging from the swirl of the blizzard outside the palace. She picks her way forward through the strewn remains of your battle with Wrath as if every movement is carefully considered, but walks as gracefully as if that itself is an effortless task. If Sandalphon's eyes are steel, and Yi Fang's eyes are like fires, then hers are as cold as ice.

You cannot sense her at all. It's as if she isn't even there. For some reason, this bothers you more than the sun-like presence of the other two mages.

In her hand is a staff - one you've seen before. The Staff of Winds!

"Be at ease," she says to her mages. She looks at you, having no trouble pinpointing you behind one of the columns. The mages all follow her gaze in order to get a bead on your location. "I must offer you my apologies. I mean you know harm, and I pray you forgive my vanguard their presumption. We weren't sure what to expect. It is of little consequence to one such as yourself, but for ourselves, time obscures much knowledge. We had to be cautious."

The woman firmly plants herself between her 'vanguard' and you. "I have long awaited the return of the Lord of Justice." She lowers her head in a short, somber bow. "I am the Black Lady, Queen-Protector of Vampiria. Servant of Darkness, should you have me."

What is your response?

>Say nothing, but play up your role. Voice your displeasure with a cutting gaze at the mages that attacked you.
>Affirm that Erebus is a name of the past, and you are now called Shadow.
>It's likely that the Black Lady may be the mysterious Melody. Gain advantage by running with that assumption.
>write-in

>>27995372

fuck that, its giving away to much information.

>>27995442
>>Affirm that Erebus is a name of the past, and you are now called Shadow.
>>It's likely that the Black Lady may be the mysterious Melody. Gain advantage by running with that assumption.
Bitch has spies.

>>27995442
>Affirm that Erebus is a name of the past, and you are now called Shadow.

>>27995442
>Say nothing, but play up your role. Voice your displeasure with a cutting gaze at the mages that attacked you.

>>27995442
>Affirm that Erebus is a name of the past, and you are now called Shadow.

>>27995442
>Affirm that Erebus is a name of the past, and you are now called Shadow.

For God's sake don't call her Melody so bluntly.

>>27995442
>Affirm that Erebus is a name of the past, and you are now called Shadow.
>It's likely that the Black Lady may be the mysterious Melody. Gain advantage by running with that assumption.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIZNb96EQJ8

Alternate theme?

>>27995442
>>It's likely that the Black Lady may be the mysterious Melody. Gain advantage by running with that assumption.
What could calling her by her original name imply anyway other than that we have been to the island.

>>27995442
>>Affirm that Erebus is a name of the past, and you are now called Shadow.
>>It's likely that the Black Lady may be the mysterious Melody. Gain advantage by running with that assumption.

>>27995442
We could ask if she is Melody

>>27995500
That we have connections to Fang.

>>27995511
And?

>>27995442
>Affirm that Erebus is a name of the past, and you are now called Shadow.
No need to play the Melody card so soon.

>>27995442
>Affirm that Erebus is a name of the past, and you are now called Shadow.

>>27995442
>Affirm that Erebus is a name of the past, and you are now called Shadow.

>writing

Rolled 12

>>27995532
Yeah, if she doesn't know we have connections with fang then here spies are fucking shitty

>>27995511
>>27995532
>>27995602
So the only thing of calling her melody is just people being paranoid then.

I was wondering,
If we bought consume would abagail regenerate her hand if she ate a live cow or something?

>>27995626
People just are SUPER MASTER MANIPULATOR when she probably is more like a compassionate version of fang

>>27995663
Consume works differently for Chosen than us. The just get a power up for a while when they eat something.

>>27995663

Not how Consume works for beings other than us. She's a human with all the bodily complexities therein, we're composed of the shadow element.

>>27995626
No it isn't.

We need to see what she knows before we start throwing our cards on the table.

We don't know if she's even on our side.
If we can play her motivations, we can come out ahead.

Or at least we can hope she isn't as merciless as fang. Don't forget she set up a trap that killed angels and lost Abby her hand.
>>27995663
Shit son, we have maker. If the guy can create a beating heart, I'm sure we've got a chance at remaking her hand... or at least a prosthetic that moves... and hopefully doesn't look disgusting...

>HP: 56/81
>mana: 3/58

<The name Erebus is dead,> you say. <I am no longer him - I am Shadow.>

The Black Lady nods. "I see. Lord Shadow, then." She rolls the Staff in her fingers. Her touch is fitful, but focused. You feel a bit of magic running in its length. She has her guard up.

You look to the group of mages over her shoulder. <Why did they attack me?>

"We had felt magic emanating from the palace," she says. "I had thought that something was violating this place once more. After Do'Vak's untimely end, I decided to take action before more damage could be done." She pauses. "In your absence, I had allied myself with him to defend my lands from the Elvish navies. Their queen, herself a mighty mage, led the best of her royal guard into your palace to destroy him not a year past. My inattention spelled his doom - I decided that, in the future, I would react more quickly."

You nod in acknowledgement. Based on what you know, that seems believable on all points.

"I must ask you, Lord Shadow," she says. "I've long tried to discern what your goals were, back in the Great War. I have studied these halls carefully, but found little clues as to what motivated you. I might better serve you if I knew your true goals." She glances at the mages. "I could dismiss them, if you would rather talk in private." Then she looks back at you, still rolling the Staff in her hands. "Some say you simply wished for peace - to be left alone - and that you were driven to conflict by your enemies. Others say you wanted to end this world altogether. Another theory goes that you wanted to...replace it. But perhaps none of these truly capture what you were trying to do. I am curious...greatly so."

What is your response?

>dismiss your mages, first
>my goal is to destroy this world
>my goal is to be left alone
>my goal is to achieve peace through balance
>write-in

>>27995711
I was wondering. Can't we use Maker + Automaton to make a nice mechanical hand for Abby?

>>27995724
don't we have freaking telepathy?

We can have a private conversation in public.

>>27995724
>my goal was to destroy this world

>my goal is to achieve peace through balance

>>27995724

>dismiss your mages, first

Then:

>my goal NOW is to achieve peace through balance

>>27995724
>dismiss your mages, first
>my goal is to achieve peace through balance
Also mention that the original goal was basically the destroy everything bit and that's why we stopped going by Erebus.

>>27995724
>my goal is to achieve peace through balance

Speak through telepathy.

>>27995724
>my goal is to achieve peace through balance

>>27995724
>dismiss your mages, first
Also, state that what the goal was before no longer matters. There is a new directive.

>>27995740
We probably need the advanced language upgrade first.

>>27995760

The gesture is less about the privacy and more about holstering the guns that they were pointing at you.

>>27995724
>my goal is to achieve peace through balance

>>27995740
oh god, we could give abby a prosthetic that was better than her actual hand....

That's kinda crazy thinking about it.

>>27995769
>>27995764

ARE YOU TRYING TO FUCK THIS UP?
I'm pretty sure she didn't want the world destroyed.

Hell it'd call her previous beliefs into question.
We aren't tossing around 'I USED TO BE A MONSTER BENT ON KILLING Y'ALL' like it's nothing. sheesh.


>>27995791

I'm sure they can take off their wizard robes and hats... and put their wands away too... sheesh...

But letting her have her protection should make her feel safer. It's not like we can't GTFO if the situation gets hairy.

>>27995724
>dismiss your mages, first
>you arnt very good at watching, a titanic, destructive monster has been residing here for almost the whole year. were you aware of it?
>>my goal is to achieve peace through balance


speak no more. wait for her to speak, once the mooks are gone

>>27995724
The old Erebus desired to destroy the world, for it interrupted the perfect order of his void. I wish to achieve peace through a balance of order and chaos.

>>27995828
>ARE YOU TRYING TO FUCK THIS UP?
>I'm pretty sure she didn't want the world destroyed.
You do realize the meanings of "is" and "was", don't you?

Saying that our goal WAS to destroy the world, but now IS to find peace through balance kinda means that we don't want to destroy the world anymore.

>>27995769
>>27995764
>yeah guys my goal *was* to destroy the world
>don't worry i'm not all about that anymore


why would you just tell someone this?

>>27995724
<My goal was to destroy the world, now I simply desire peace.>

>>27995724
>my goal is to achieve peace through balance

For the love of Erebus, don't reveal more than it's necessary...

>>27995724
>dismiss your mages, first
>my goal is to achieve peace through balance
>now you know my goal, what is yours?

>>27995867
Because we're honest.

>>27995869

stop that fool no need to start handing out free information

>>27995764
>>27995765
>>27995765
>>27995769
>>27995774
>>27995776
>>27995811
But everything changed... WHEN THE EREBUS SHARDS ATTACKED.
Only shadow, master of the elements can bring balance to the world.

>>27995724
>>my goal is to achieve peace through balance

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>>27995890
>Because we're honest.

>>27995724
>my goal is to achieve peace through balance

>>27995885
Looks nice. No need telling her more than it's needed.

<My goals? What about your goals, what motivates you?>

>>27995867
Mostly because she's now on edge over us not going by Erebus anymore. Revealing that us still being Erebus would have been a very bad thing would keep her trigger finger off the Staff of Winds.

>>27995890
Honest but not stupid. Well, at least we try not to be.

>>27995896
>But everything changed... WHEN THE EREBUS SHARDS ATTACKED.
Only shadow, master of JUSTICE can bring balance to the world.

fixedthat4u

>>27995860
no I do, but we don't want to call her beliefs into question this fast.

We took time to tell our own compatriots. Giving her ammunition to turn people into actively attacking us isn't exactly a good idea.

She believed in us doing good. Why should we let our past define us.

Why bring up the destroy-the-world thing?
Literally no reason to. Our current goals matter. The past is irrelevant, and it would only cause confusion to discuss the goals of Erebus when we ourselves aren't even 100% sure of what he intended.

>>27995933
>But everything changed... WHEN THE EREBUS SHARDS ATTACKED.
Only shadow, master of CONSUME can bring balance to the world.

Now it's truly fixed

>>27995947
Well, that tripcode is fucked.

>>27995957
>But everything changed... WHEN THE EREBUS SHARDS ATTACKED.
Only shadow, master of RAINBOWS can bring balance to the world.

ftfy

It sounds like everyone wants peace through balance, but the terms by which you communicate that are up for debate.

Let's set the overall tone of the conversation:

Vote 1:
>Keep the conversation about the present, not the past. Play your cards close to your chest.

Vote 2:
>Be more honest and open about your goals and who Erebus was.

Vote 3:
>Reveal as little as possible. Attempt to keep the conversation about her.

>>27995724
>my goal is to achieve peace through balance

>>27995991
1

>>27995724
<Back in the Great Warm the aim was to prevent Chaos from spiraling out of control. To stop it from destroying this world and spreading beyond it.>
Short pause
<That goal, at its core, remains largely the same. Chaos cannot be allowed to engulf existence list wildfire. I aim to end conflict between Chaos and Order. I've come to realize that simply crushing Chaos utterly is meaningless. There must be a Balance.>

>>27995991
3

>>27995991
3

>>27995991
3

>>27995991
3

>>27995991
3

>>27995991
1

>>27995980
>>But everything changed... WHEN THE ABIGAIL WAS ATTACKED.
Only Shadow, master of WAIFUS can bring balance to the world.

ftfy

>>27996030
>>27996025
>>27996020
>>27996015
>>27996012
You guys have to learn how to play ball.

>>27996012
>>27996025

>>27995991
2

>>27995991
1

>>27996051
Subject field doesn't affect voting

>>27995991
2

>>27996049
We're not very good at the game, so we should just not play.
Hence why I chose 3.

>>27996051
Subject field doesn't do shit.

>>27996051
That has never been a thing.

>>27996051

I don't think changing the subject field allows you to post again sooner, so it doesn't matter.

>>27995991
cutting off votes

>>27995991
1

>writing with (3) in mind

>>27996075
Well then we should have stolen from abby and fang since those fuckers make the game their bitch.

>>27996012
>>27996015
>>27996020
>>27996025
>>27996030
you know that that is literal the opposite of everything that we have done before.

>>27995991
3

1 if she pushes for it

>>27996084
crap

>>27995991
1

>>27996109
too late to change my vote

>>27996109
We have much more baggage now man.
We want to be an exemplary human and trusting...

But throughout our ordeals, especially post-Archonium and after our ordeals with Temerity...

It pays to be more cautious. We're more aware of the games rulers play than ever before

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>>27996177
>>But perhaps none of these truly capture what you were trying to do. I am curious...greatly so.

This made me remember pic related.

>>27996177
> <To be quite honest, I'd been thinking on and off about contacting you for some time now. My condolences on the loss of your loyal dragon... oh, wait, how silly of me, he wasn't exactly YOUR dragon, was he?>

> Conversational, but sort of reinforces that she's right to feel at least some sense of obligation toward us.

> <Although you suggested that time obscures knowledge, I suspect if you thought back, you might recall that Erebus was not exactly one to keep subordinates.But time doesn't only obscure, after all. Sometimes, it also makes things clear.>

> <But I've gone off track. Much of the world does not look kindly on Erebus. For this reason, among others, you may call me Shadow.

>I suspect that you know of a woman named Melody who would understand the desire to take a new name. And who would also appreciate the difference between simply pursuing one's duty, and doing what is Just.>

why couldn't we have just said this like we agreed upon in the meta last thread? but no, we had to list to the half retarded fuck in the beginning of this thread who automatically assumes that she is SUPER ULTIMATE ANIME KEIKKU and tried to play bullshit political games. we can't so that, /tg/ sucks at that and it is beyond out of character for shadow.

This is actually what Shadow would say IC

>>27996227
listen to

do that


fuck im tired

>>27996227
HOLY COCKS WE CAME UP WITH THIS?

I FORGOT!

I'd vote for this if we could...
too bad he's writing...

>>27996227
I didn't vote because I didn't like the options, but I would have liked this.

>>27996253
I know, I'm furious that nobody remembered. I just got here, else I would've mentioned it.

>>27996227
Didn't stick around for meta last thread, assumed to play it safe. Would be nice to not be called a half retarded fuck.
Calm down son.

>>27996276
just mad that we came up with such awesome dialouge but didn't use it

Sorry

if we get enough Votes can we get a ret-con?

>>27996227
No one agreed on that and it's beyond stupid. Shadow doesn't act like a douchebag for no reason. We only spoke like that to Auriel when we first met her because the angels deserved it.

>>27996227
Nothing stops us from pursuing this dialogue or an adjusted variant thereof. We've simply tried to pry a bit more information out of the Black Lady before deciding on what to say.

Also, as I recall, there were a few people that disagreed with that at least the first line of dialogue because it seemed a bit too dickish for Shadow's character.

>>27996299
how is that acting like a douchebag? the comment about the dragon just reinforces the idea that WE are in charge instead of her.

though that is the worst part of the dialouge and i would be fine with a change to it

>>27996327
Yeah, it has a touch of superiority. But after the 100 that pretty much dominated all of her mages so far it ma be a bit warranted IC. O maybe just a variation that isn't quite so dickish?

>>27996332
I agree, but the first like should be changed to fit the tone.

>>27996332
The core idea of the first line is sound, just needs to be fluffed up a bit better.

>>27996368
>> <To be quite honest, I'd been thinking on and off about contacting you for some time now. My condolences on the loss of your loyal dragon... well not actually YOUR dragon, but i digress?>
>> Conversational, but sort of reinforces that she's right to feel at least some sense of obligation toward us.
>> <Although you suggested that time obscures knowledge, I suspect if you thought back, you might recall that Erebus was not exactly one to keep subordinates.But time doesn't only obscure, after all. Sometimes, it also makes things clear.>
>> <But I've gone off track. Much of the world does not look kindly on Erebus. For this reason, among others, you may call me Shadow.
>>I suspect that you know of a woman named Melody who would understand the desire to take a new name. And who would also appreciate the difference between simply pursuing one's duty, and doing what is Just.>


Better?

>>27996368
>>27996362
makes sense...

harassing her to establish superiority isn't really in Shadow's playbook.

We like putting everyone on a level playing field, something that probably still carries over from Erebus in a way.

we can probably strike the part about "her dragon". She may know already...

>>27996397
Yes. Very much so.

>>27996406
She very nearly admitted as much when she said that she allied with the dragon rather than stating that it was hers, so might as well.

>> <To be quite honest, I'd been thinking on and off about contacting you for some time now. My condolences on the loss of your loyal dragon... well not actually YOUR dragon, but i digress>
>> Conversational, but sort of reinforces that she's right to feel at least some sense of obligation toward us.
>> <Although you suggested that time obscures knowledge, I suspect if you thought back, you might recall that Erebus was not exactly one to keep subordinates.But time doesn't only obscure, after all. Sometimes, it also makes things clear.>
>> <But I've gone off track. Much of the world does not look kindly on Erebus. For this reason, among others, you may call me Shadow.
>>I suspect that you know of a woman named Melody who would understand the desire to take a new name. And who would also appreciate the difference between simply pursuing one's duty, and doing what is Just.>

>>27996397
>>27996432
Heh heh

Digressmind

But you missed the questionmark

>>27996432

>> <To be quite honest, I'd been thinking on and off about contacting you for some time now. My condolences on the loss of your ally.
>> <Although you suggested that time obscures knowledge, I suspect if you thought back, you might recall that Erebus was not exactly one to keep subordinates.But time doesn't only obscure, after all. Sometimes, it also makes things clear.>
>> <But I've gone off track. Much of the world does not look kindly on Erebus. For this reason, among others, you may call me Shadow.
>>I suspect that you know of a woman named Melody who would understand the desire to take a new name. And who would also appreciate the difference between simply pursuing one's duty, and doing what is Just.>

>>27996455
i think pointing out that it was our dragon in the first place is ok. kinda gives her a reminder that the thing that she ALLIED with, we created. reminds her of our power

>>27996455
>> <To be quite honest, I'd been thinking on and off about contacting you for some time now. My condolences on the loss of my dragon. >> <Although you suggested that time obscures knowledge, I suspect if you thought back, you might recall that Erebus was not exactly one to keep subordinates.But time doesn't only obscure, after all. Sometimes, it also makes things clear.>>> <But I've gone off track. Much of the world does not look kindly on Erebus. For this reason, among others, you may call me Shadow.>>I suspect that you know of a woman named Melody who would understand the desire to take a new name. And who would also appreciate the difference between simply pursuing one's duty, and doing what is Just.>

>>27996499
I think this is a good compromise. i would still slip a comment in but it doesn't really matter either way

slipping it in would show that we actually DO have a human side.

I got a bad feeling about this whole thing...

>>27996535
So... just another Shadow Quest thread, then?

>>27996499
sounds nice

>>27996495

Except we're trying not to act like a smug fedora.

<You're asking quite a lot for someone I do not know,> you say.

<...a fair point,> she says, switching to telepathy.

<Who are you, exactly? What are your goals? If you want honesty, then meet me with your own.>

She nods to you. <I...am queen of a land called Vampiria, south of the palace.>

<I am familiar with the lands and peoples of the modern age.>

<That saves us much time,> she says. <Then you know that this world is one that is divided. On one side is a nigh-theocracy of angels that worship a dead god of Light. On another is the bastion of Spirit that is Archon. And then we have the rising power of Kan-Abar, poised to potentially unbalance that long, unpleasant stalemate.>

<...and then we come to you,> you say.

<Indeed,> she says. <I did not fit in. Not with the Light, of course - but neither with Archon, or the other outliers. I never really intended to make my own country...rather, it made itself around me. Vampiria used to be many smaller, factitious nations. Once, they were united by a great warlord, but when he died, they fell to civil war and internal dispute. I was interested in you - in Erebus - and so I made my home there, in the far north of those war-torn lands.

>con't

>>27996645
it doesn't really. but im still voting for this>>27996499

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<But for good or ill, I could not ignore the the innocents that died in pointless war. Or rather...I could not stand by when they begged me for help. Things started small. I would heal their wounds; I would offer them advice. A corrupt king drew his own men against him, and suddenly, they looked to me. Those that believed in a peaceful union to end the strife of their ancestors decided to follow me, thinking that my power could make that dream a reality.> She looks past you. Her eyes drift off. <It all happened so quickly. I thought of myself as a witch, a shaman. Maybe a town elder? But then I turned about and men with swords and banners were at my doorstep, pledging loyalty, asking me to lead them against their own nobles. Nobles that they hated, that stole everything from them. Their hopes rode on my strength in magic...and I could not bring myself to say no.

<We won the day, but our neighbors turned upon what they thought was a beaten carcass. I was forced to show them otherwise - and then, I was compelled to help their peoples, as well, for they were not much better off. Things snowballed from there. One by one, the countries of the north fell, and we united...under my rule, I suppose." She sighs. "But Archon, whom I thought might be an ally, so long ago...they turned against us to halt their own decay. The angels, of course, couldn't stand the rise of another nation under which darkness was not only tolerated, but accepted. And so my progress ground to a halt, aided by paranoid elves and an Archon needy of leverage over the Ring City.>

<Then you intend peace?> you ask.

>con't

>>27996698
We must be sure to ask how mages of light are treated in her country.

but so far i liker her, even if this is a prepared speech it fit in with current evidence and our picture of melody

She nods. <This conversation could go on for quite some time, but I believe that tolerance and acceptance is the road to peace. Barring our way, unfortunately, are the fearful, the proud, and the ignorant. The difference between myself and Sandalphon is that I do not revel in the power I have attained. I wish my people had the power. I was just a scholar, once. But life never bows to simple wishes.

"Unfortunately, confronting Sandalphon openly is a risk I cannot take. There is a chance I might win such a fight, but unlike myself, he has many allies. If I fall, those in my care will be rendered vulnerable and helpless. And thus,> she says, gesturing with a hand, <there is the world as it stands. But now, new chaos from Kan-Abar. An opportunity to liberate the southern lands and expand my own territory? Or a menace that grows out of control, that must be stopped at all cost? But if I stretch my arm to beat back the greater evil, might the angels cut my hand?>

She looks at you. <But there was another way. I studied your palace, trying to find hints, clues. Your power is legend - and it is the only thing I could imagine capable of ending this long, rotten conflict. You are the leader we needed to tip the scales. You are the ally I need to protect my people - to help everyone in this world. I sensed you, Erebus - no. Shadow. I sensed your power in Kelvere. A hope beyond hope...you are here, at last.> She bows her head once again. <Lord Shadow. You are the Justice the world needs.>

What is your response?

>write-in

>>27995916
I think at this point we can address her by her name.

>>27996741
>I was just a scholar
I believe Melody was also a scholar

>>27996779
>>> <To be quite honest, I'd been thinking on and off about contacting you for some time now. My condolences on the loss of my dragon. >
> <Although you suggested that time obscures knowledge, I suspect if you thought back, you might recall that Erebus was not exactly one to keep subordinates.But time doesn't only obscure, after all. Sometimes, it also makes things clear.
>I suspect that you know of a woman named Melody who would understand the desire to take a new name. And who would also appreciate the difference between simply pursuing one's duty, and doing what is Just.>

>>27996740
I agree to press her on how light mages are treated in Vampiria.

Along with some massaged version of:
>>27996779

>>27996741

<First of all, don't call me Lord. I have no wish for any title. Just Shadow is fine.>

>>27996797
Seconding this, tho a bit of fluffing would help

>>27996741

Bugger forgot to link back. This was me:
>>27996804

>>27996741
Mention that we have connections in archon and flints place, along with haven. We could technically unite all those places under ourselves.

>>27996797
forgot link >>27996741

>>27996741
<Did you spend time rehearsing this in a mirror?>

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>>27996741
>mfw
yessss we are approaching the climax of shadow quest

>>27996804
I'm curious about this myself.

>>27996741
This>>27996797
With this opening line>>27996820

>>27996832
please leave

>>27996741
Well it seems our goals are quite similar. We should adress her by name and inform her that the angels are weakened. Looks like we can have Vampiria on our side.

>>27996820
Also this, we are no lord.

>>27996741
Well first off, we are not a lord

Second off, we will protect those in need, but to be a tool of offense is not in our interests at this time.(as we have our own people to look after)

Thirdly, we have our own goals to pursueofgreat importance..

Some one tie these up into words

>>27996663
>>27996698
>>27996741
<I do not wish to tip the scales - only to balance them. There is much wrong in this world to be righted, and the scars it suffers are old and deep. A Balance between antagonists is merely a cold war. Our work begins with the binding of nations.
considering recent developments, and with the Staff of Winds and my approval, I think you would find Archon - and its leader - most welcoming, if you are willing to meet and compromise with them.>

So, when do we hook Melody up on a date with Yi Fang?

>>27996741
<Sounds dandy>

>>27996871
>>27996804
lets save that for after our little opener

>>27996876
But it makes sense doesn't it.
And I never said that it's the only thing we say.
We can start planning right now.
You're a dick.

>>27996903
Sure, sounds good.

>>27996741
mash these two up
>>27996887
>>27996797

>writing

>>27996914
Sorry, you just sounded like a troll complaining that we are revealing to much info through sarcasm. didn't mean to offend

>>27996832
Haven is not yet defensible

Let's wait until it is before letting people know of it.

No sense putting all in the forrest in danger by accident

Subtly dropping her real name can make us seem like we know much more than she thinks

Cards at our chest

>>27996741
Ok. We need to get the matter of Melody settled.

If she is Melody, that alone would give me a little bit more of a trust bump. Anything's better than "uberstrong vampire we know nothing about beyond her sneakiness and ability to talk a good game."

I would like to see Vampiria before offering her alliance. I think that we should go see the place, then tell her that we are going to discuss an alliance between Vampiria, Archon, [whatever we refer to Haven as that won't make people sperg out over MUH SECRECY], and the possibility of Arland + Kelvere in the future.

End with some cheesy as fuck line about alliances and friendship or some shit I don't know.

>>27996968
Reasonable.

>>27996741
Changing from this>>27996876
to this>>27996954

Hard to believe Shadow Quest won't make it to 100 threads, yet at the same time it's a big relief.

Oh SM, I just wanted to say that I started reading the PGQ archives because I heard that you liked it.

So thanks. I'm really enjoying it.
polite sage for off topic

>>27996972
Do we really have time to go poke around in her country? I'd love to see it I suppose and talk to some subjects but that would take like half a thread at best.

>>27996968
we don't need to be subtle about her name, it doesn't hurt.

>>27996972
I think it has been pretty much confirmed for her being Melody. she has the staff of winds and i dont think melody would give that shit up easily. and how many God-tier shadow mages do you think there are in the world?

>>27997002
Here is hoping the fucker reveals all the powers we missed so we can have a mini shit storm.i'm hoping the powers for spirit would have helped us a lot if we had done that tree

>>27997039
And let us not forget that we should really swing back and link up with Adavand and Obis to make sure they haven't fucked themselves.

>>27997002
What makes you think this, Anon?

Guys, remember we can't go tramping off to Vampiria, we have a prince to save from prophecy.

>>27997039
maybe just take a trip to the two southern cities, wouldn't hurt to poke around. and it would be nice to link up with a shadow pool in her country for easy teleportation

>>27997069
We're nearing the conclusion at thread 78, I figure we'll go 10-ish more.

>>27997069
He said it wouldn't. or he said it would be around 100.

probably depends on us

>>27997031
It certainly is a welcome change of tone from SQ. Very relaxing.

>>27997071
He isn't in danger from the prophecy until we assualt Kan-abar.

>>27997077
There's still a demon war to stop, an Endless Void to explore, Elementals to free, Parasites to cure, and etc.

We're nearing the conclusion but it's still a ways a way.

>>27997031
>>27997100

SM, you've started a book club.

>>27997002
I want it go on to beat the 126 thread record BFQ set.

>>27997100
>>27997031
PGQ? What is this?

>>27997126
There have been quests that have gone on longer. Sorceress was like 170 and MGNQ is forever.

>>27997126
Other quests already have.

>>27997123
Yeah, i think we are getting the conclusion in that we are getting all of the main goals. but we still have to do them. and they don't seem like 1-2 thread ordeals.

im thinking demon war and endless void are both going to Xile length

>>27997126
Magical Girl Noir Quest.
I want to read it, but I don't want to catch up on it.

>>27997116
The way I remember it, the prophecy said that he would fail in his quest without us, meaning in any part. I don't think it mentioned specifically when he goes back to Kan-Abar, but I could be wrong as I don't feel like looking through the archives.

>>27997169
My thoughts exactly

<I am not a lord,> you say. <Shadow will do fine.>

She nods again. <As you say.>

<To be honest, I have been thinking of contacting you for some time,> you say. <As you stand in my own element, I had thought you most likely to be sympathetic. My condolences on the loss of my dragon.>

The Black Lady makes a small smirk. <I am shocked to learn that the Arbiter of Justice has a sense of humor.>

<Though,> you say, feeling a bit pleased with yourself, <while time can be obscuring, as you said - it can also be revealing. I do not wish to tip the scales - only to balance them. But a balance between outright antagonists merely promotes this endless tension - a war that isn't quite a war, a dry heap of brush with a lit candle poised above it. There are many wrongs to right, and the scars the world holds are old and deep. Power - war - is not the answer. Our work begins with a binding of nations.>

<I think you're right,> she says. <That's why I've held off for so long. More war...it just won't do us any good. At best, many who don't deserve death will have it...and at worse, all I've built thus far will collapse. But who would be my ally? I cannot take the risk of betrayal. The shadow has no friends. You know this, better than anyone.>

<I met a young woman, once,> you say. <She understood well the difference between simply pursuing duty, and doing what is right, despite the chains of responsibility. You might know of her.>

The Black Lady frowns thoughtfully. <What was her name?>

<Melody.>

>con't

>>27997177
>Kirt clears his throat. He takes a breath. "...as you told me before, I have waited. What should I do, now?"

>There's a moment's pause, and then the sage speaks. "Go with them. Reclaim the truth of your birth. If the Shadow does not help you, you will certainly fail, though even if it does, you may still fall short. And if you fail, you -will- die."

The somber expression of the Black Lady is broken as her lips part in surprise. Her hands grip the Staff tightly. Her body stiffens.

The loss of composure lasts only an instant, but she seems rattled. She turns to her mages. A sharp hands cuts the air. "I must speak with him alone. Wait outside." The mages linger, eyes uncertain. "Now," the Lady commands.

The mages march out of the vast hall. They position themselves well outside the entrance, keeping the blizzard at bay with a simple ball of heated air that sits around them.

The Black Lady turns back to you. "...that was a long time ago. Just as you are no longer Erebus...I am no longer Melody. I...am the Black Lady."

>>27997275
Well time to tell her that Fang is open to a strong alliance

>>27997275
<Then we share more in common than element. Fang believes us both to be gone.>

>>27997312
...wut

fang knows that we are alive and we are strongly allied with him

>>27997326
But he think Erebus is no longer around

>>27997326
Fang doesnt know that we are Erebus.

>>27997326
Fang thinks Erebus is kill. He believes we're just some random shadow elemental that won the cosmic lottery and didn't stay retarded.

>>27997345
>>27997341
>>27997326
I kind of assumed he was smart enough to put it together.

>>27997275
<Yup that sounds like a downgrade.>

>>27997275
Is this another >write in thing or is more?

>>27997275
I'm confused, is there more?

>>27997337
Do you honestly think Fang can't put two and two together about an extremely powerfull sentient shadow elemental that can do things that Erebus could only do. that has broken the laws of physics many times. and who's power has multplied exponentially to the point where he is 1 year old and is almost as powerfull as sandalphon

he isn't stupid

>>27997380
>>27997381

Sorry, that was the end of it.

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>Write-in

>>27997249
>>27997275

<We can change who we are, but we should not shirk our past. It remains a part of us.>

If we're feeling like being dicks to Fang by revealing something personal, we could bring up to Melody that he still longingly fondles his boating trophies and even took his niece out for a spin. Of course, revealing that Fang isn't dead might be a surprise itself.

Regardless, I think she has more to say and I'd like to hear it.

>>27997312
If you add "Or he's doing a wonderful job of feigning ignorance.", then it would be better.

>>27997404
She's enemies with Archon. Pretty sure she knows Fang is alive.

>>27997398
well.

now is the time to tell her we already have secured the alliegance of Archon, the alliance of the Great Forest, probably the elves, renegade shadow mages and angels at an undisclosed location, and various other powerhouses

>>27997398
<I may no longer be Erebus, but he is still apart of who I am. Just like how Melody is still apart of you, for without our past selves we wouldn't be who we are today.>

>>27997447
Don't see any reason not to. we pretty much just secured support as long as we aren't doing anything too stupid

>>27997404
Well we did just have Archon become the backbone of our Alliance, and B.L. Melody agreed with the idea to have some diplomacy.
...Though we should have a way of informing our two allies in archon beforehand rather than catch them off guard with a visit, though that might be fun.

>>27997501
We /can/ teleport.

>>27997501
we could always just fly her into his private suite

>>27997485
>the cringe is real

>>27997501
Diplomacy with the Black Lady is going to cause huge problems since she's kind of at war with everyone else. It might be best to set her up as a surprise ally during the demon war than go for open negotiations right now.

>>27997485
I don think we should ever be able to bring up the "Who we are" thing in a conevrsation due to the massive clusterfuck that is shards and internal battles being external and all that sort of shit.

>>27997546

Be sure to let Abby, Fang, Auriel, and our allies know, though.

>>27997546
Just let her into the alliance of "Everyone North of Archon vs Everyone south of Archon "

>>27997593
We need a Mason-Dixon line parallel. What do we call it?

>>27997398
I would say these two
>>27997447
>>27997485
with a side of letting everyone know whats up after the conversation

>>27997337
>>27997341
>>27997345
Wow

You guys really don't think Fang has put two and two together?

Really?

REALLY?

>>27997275
>>27997398
Oh hey, stubbornly insisting on forsaking your past self in favor of prioritizing the single-minded pursuit of a greater good for your nation. Where have we seen THIS before?

>>27997640
SQ players man, dem players.

>>27997645
At least she's kinda good, right?

>>27997640
He hasn't said anything that suggests he does

>>27997645
Holy crap. Melody and Fang are perfect for each other.

>>27997640
Fang is literally brainless.

>>27997606
wouldn't quite work in this instance since archon and Arland are bordering. Plus once we reinstitute the Kan-abar guy and retake Kelevere things will be heavily in our favor. plus we then have the demonslayer flint to take Arland and bring it to our side. then all that is left is ulund and atlantic

>>27997664
That's because it's in his best interests to play along!

It's like you people don't even pay attention to the fact that SM has driven home *repeatedly*, that Fang is really fucking sneaky!

>>27997645
Yeah but her first goal is to protect her people and she actually cares about what is happening to them. fang is a more intense version of her.

>>27997668
No. Shit. Sherlock.

>>27997705
I think Fangs machinations are pretty much over with Abby in line to take over the Archmage position.

>>27997734
>Fangs machinations
>over
Not until he's no longer the archmage.

I have a feeling he's got more up his sleeve than ever, considering what the Alliance is going to mean for Archon.

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The world is more open than Melody realizes.

But how do you proceed?

Vote 1:
>Tell her that Fang is more open to an alliance than she realizes. Offer to set up a meeting of the minds.

Vote 2:
>Tell her that a summit of many major powers at Arland is in the works. Banding with the other nations against the demons of Kan-Abar may be her chance to ingratiate herself with the south; and there, she can meet with Fang and all the other leaders at once.

Vote 3:
>Tell her to ready her nation, but to hold her position for now. You will call upon her when the time is right.

>>27997772
2

>>27997772
2

>>27997772
2

>>27997772
2

>>27997772
2

>>27997772
Z

>>27997772
2

>>27997772
2

>>27997772
2

>>27997772
2

>>27997772
>Tell her to ready her nation, but to hold her position for now. You will call upon her when the time is right.

HERP, intellectuality secret alliances in the face of warprepping countries hello?! Great War time I guess.

>Tell her that Fang is more open to an alliance than she realizes. Offer to set up a meeting of the minds.

This is terrible. It would be much better to have Archon be prepared to make nice as soon as possible, long before all the other allies meet, because of how strong a sentiment they share in regards to the mysterious Vampiria.

This is the equivalent of coming up to a nearly consensus UN and saying, "But I also have THESE guys as my allies, no I'm not holding anything else back.."

incoming vote, etc.

>>27997772
>mfw we can literally replace the angels with vampiria in the war against archon
> Atlantis would desert them because they are only there for the trade anyway
> Arland would be there only ally and flint is poised to take it back
> imagine how pissed sandalthong will be when all of the sudden HE is the bad guy

>>27997876
God damn it that second was supposed to greentext of #2.

Well, we voted to "surprise" the alliance then.
Ah well. That's going to be entertaining.

Well, I think we have a consensus.

I'm pretty exhausted today, so I'm going to call the thread a bit earlier than usual.

This is a conversation finisher, so I'll do this bit and then we can decide on our next course of action.

>>27997876
>>27997900
actually it would be better to have her meet with the leaders of our alliance first before visiting Arland. but it doesn't really matter because there is no way she is not going to join our alliance

>>27997876
>>27997900
The whole Arland thing is basically "let's undermine the Ring City Empire's authority by pulling a huge alliance out of nowhere"

Arland doesn't even know it's going to happen.

>>27997936
> but it doesn't really matter because there is no way she is not going to join our alliance

It's more of a matter of how accepting the others will be of them, and of us, for holding back such a major and integral point right up until the summit day.

It's the diplomatic equivalent of shouting that you have been and have chosen to deceive them.

>>27997949
The funny thing is is that Arland is already half-way in it.

cause we all know that the parasite debacle is going to launch Flint either to the top or dam near it

>>27997978
Pretty sure we'll be informing the other parties before it happens, dude. The meeting isn't happening for a while.

>>27997708
>fang is a more intense version of her.
It's less about intensity than the fact that he willingly went through a magical lobotomy that ended up mutilating the part of him that otherwise would have given a fuck. The fact that he is even able to retain any bit of sentimentality is kind of impressive.

Her situation is actually really interesting, since she's actually sort of hybridized herself halfway between how Fang ended up and the first half of Abby's Archonium trial. (Wherein you might recall that since Abby was the one with power, she was called on to keep solving all of the problems within and between splintered communities, eventually uniting them and sort of stumbling into a position of power by virtue of having just kept helping everyone for so long that she basically became their leader.)

Even in our limited interaction, she sort of strikes me as how Abby would have turned out if the Empress fragment had "won" the Archonium war.

>>27997978
Well we are goin to tell fang and our allies that she will be there to give them a heads up of course.

imagine how pissed sandalthong is going to be when all of the sudden the black lady, the shadow elemantal who wrecked his city, and fang are all sitting across from him

>>27997934
>I'm going to call the thread a bit earlier than usual.

pls no, go make yourself a nice cup of tea with some honey get comfy and continue writing.

sleep is for the dead

>>27998012

I haven't had a day off in the month of October. Tea will not fix the tired that I feel.

>>27998012
Dude. Let the man have his rest. Don't be so selfish.

>>27998003
Ehh maybe.

The main thing is that Melody wouldn't have thrown Abby into the Archonium like Fang did. she has ambition and manipulativeness but it is governed by her morals. unlike fang who doesn't care at all as long as the job gets done.

>>27998037
All of these feels for you SM. Not a single day off in a month?

>>27998037
I love you

>>27998011
>>27997995
You'd better plan on getting that point across quick. Secret alliances piss off war prepping nations more than anything.

So, the list of everyone we need to inform;
>Everyone at Haven,
>Fang & Abby,
>The Elf Sister,
>The Duke?

I'm braindead right now, who're the others?

>>27998037
That... consecutive? Damn, you deserve a bit off.

>>27998037

two cups of tea then

>>27998037
then you're obviously not drinking Earl Grey with a splash of milk and honey

but you can sleep it doesn't bother me

>>27998067
Obis and anyone else we get involved in this. Isn't Auriel good friends with the prince of Atlantis or something.

>>27998067
Obis?

>>27998067
City 1?

we still need to figure that shit out

>>27998087
Yeah, but i don't think they're going to be there. though i suppose they may.

Who leader uluund?

>>27998067
And also plan to tell the Black Lady that we're going to inform our allies of her ahead of time. So she should prepare well.

Guys... how long has it been since we got EXP?

Sooooo. The Black Lady knows we're Erebus.

You guys don't think she would bring that up in her arguments for her side of the story during the summit?

To. Everyone. There.

>>27998139
......No.

>>27998126
Quite a bit IRL time. Less than 4 threads IIRC in quest time.

>>27998139
We can tell her to keep it on the DL I think. I mean, she IS of the shadow element, and she has a lot more subtlety going for her than we do.

>>27998139

She had better not. We're trying to move past that name and everything associated with it.

<I have learned,> you say, <that what you are is of little consequence. It is what you do that matters.

<I have not been quietly lingering in the shadows,> you continue. <Soon, there will be a summit in Arland. With help from a few friends, I will forge an alliance leveled squarely at Kan-Abar. Many powers will be in attendance - and the Ring City will be poignantly absent. No one will be able to deny that the Black Lady's power would be vital to facing the Demon Lords.>

"What powers?"

<Kelvere. Archon. Felnoir. Among others.>

The Black Lady merely stares at you. "...and how did you arrange...Yi Fang will be at this summit? In Arland? In person? Archon and Arland?!"

<It involves quite a few happy coincidences, and quite a bit of time...but yes.>

She lowers the Staff to her side. "Then...this is a chance. To lower barriers. Forge friendships. Fang, in Arland. Fang, looking to work together with others?" She frowns deeply. "I don't believe it. He has to have an angle. He always has an angle. Especially after..." she trails off.

<He's become frustrated with Archon's situation,> you say. <Repositioning Archon the keystone of world peace - and supplanting the Ring City in that role - is the driving force of his movement. If we have your support...>

"Then you, yourself, have been in contact with Fang? He told you he'd be doing these things in person?"

<Yes.>

"By the elements," she whispers. She begins to pace back and forward. Her footsteps clack on the stone, echoing in the vast chamber. You can see the wheels turning inside her head.

Eventually, she stops, and wheels about, facing you directly. "...I will attend your summit,> she says. "If you can make a guarantee. Should the cards fall against me, and harder, crueler voices win out...will you stand with me?"

>con't

You are silent as you consider her request.

"Vampiria..." She sighs. "I am the linchpin that holds it secure. Such exposure is dangerous. I must have your word on this. It may mean alienating others. If you cannot afford that cost, I may be better off holding back, for now."

What is your response?

>ask her more about her relationship with Fang
>agree to provide your protection, should it be necessary
>write-in

>>27997772
Yeah but you know eventually it is going to either get out or someone is going to put two and two together. Or the other lords with tell everyone when we free them

>>27998234
>ask her more about her relationship with Fang
This is a very serious thing to agree to. We know Auriel isn't going to like this and we'll need to talk to her and other potential problems about the situation.

>>27998234
>>agree to provide your protection, should it be necessary
If anyone turns on her, they're already going against us in such a way as would draw our actions regardless.

>>27998234
A choice between decisions or characterization to help us make a better decision. HM. HOW DIFFICULT.

>ask her more about her relationship with Fang

>>27998263
All we need to do to convince auriel is give her a tour of vampiria. To show her they aren't evil

>>27998234
>ask her more about her relationship with Fang
Not a lot of people will be accepting her, but maybe a few people like Abigail and Adavan could help us.

>>27998234
i can take people away who are endangered. i can stand, myself, against fang-or you-or Sandalphon, if need be. there is a guarantee of non-aggression, and i can enforce it.

>>27998218
>She begins to pace back and forward. Her footsteps clack on the stone, echoing in the vast chamber. You can see the wheels turning inside her head.

SM I'm not sure but I think I've noticed you describe this think-pacing with both the Duke and Yi, you really like this method don't you?

>>27998297
Superb idea.

>>27998234
Agree but ask about her relationship anyway

>>27998218
>Her footsteps clack on the stone
HA HA! She isn't naturally stealthier!

>>27998234

>ask her more about her relationship with Fang

Also:

<If they turn on you, then in all likelihood they will do so with me. You will have my support if it comes to that.>

>>27998313
We'll want to take a tour of Vampiria ourself first. Y'know, in case they're putting light mages in camps when Melody isn't looking and whatnot.

>>27998234
The main conflict I forsee is going to be with Auriel, who flat-out told us that if we side with Vampiria, she's out. But she may have softened on that somewhat, thanks to the Moonsong situation.
Something we could drop to further cement Archon's change of ways is the destruction of Bad Place.
I wish to know more about her current relationship with Fang.

>>27998234
Can we accompany her to a pool in her country and get a word from Fang and Auriel? They're a bit more plugged into the nature of this summit than we are. We need to know if this'll blow up on us before we give an answer either way.

>>27998311
Sandalthong, Fang, and the Black Lady all about to go at it and destroy the city in the process and shadow has to maximum nightblaze and play babysitter

I am now wondering how things would have gone if we'd taken the shadowmages to Vampiria instead of the forest.

>>27998345
Oh yeah, we could tell her that we destroyed the Archonium, by the request of Fangs niece. Totally.

>nothing wrong will happen with that

>>27998361
No Auriel for one.

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>>27998354
>Sandalthong

>>27998365
That would actually give us some brownie points with her.

We could also tell her we are kinda "with" Fangs niece

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>The name of the vampire queen's old friend is "Fang"

>>27998390
And I thought I was childish in saying it.

>>27998408
Hue.

>>27998396
Really? Are you sure? It's bound to be hilarious...