>Rage against the machineYou stand near the wall of the mesa, staring at the warcamp less than a mile away from you. The men there are dressed in dusty uniforms and goggled helmets. They each carry a single sword and not much else. As far as you can tell, they aren't exactly frontline soldiers. It's more likely that they are builders. Looking at the mining equipment they have, they must have wished to turn the hollowed mesa into a fortress, not knowing it was already the property of Arco Baleno. You begin approaching the camp, careful not to seem like an immediate threat. When you draw close, three men spot you and walk over to halt you. They tell you to leave this area, or be placed under arrest by the Free Republic for trespassing on government property.A) Tell them it doesn't belong to themB) Ask to see their commanderC) Cast a spellD) Other
>>29628769>A) Tell them it doesn't belong to them>B) Ask to see their commanderHey Rags, can we get a spell list?
>>29628769>B) Ask to see their commander
>>29628769-Spell List-0) Lantern Reach Chalk Confound1) Float Combust2) Shock Vox Shine3) Mend Freeze Edge4) Volt Meditate5) Beast Shade6) Hammer--------7) Step
>>29629017could you put some commas in there next time?
>>29628929>>29628993You stand tall and ask to see their commanding officer. They scoff and brandish swords at you, but seeing your face completely confident and unafraid, they back down and stow their weapons. They agree to bring you, and ask you to follow. As you enter the camp, you see how these men live. They are covered in dirt and dust from the journey across the desert. If you had to guess, you'd say they were retreating back from the east, judging by the way they set up. You notice a bad smell in the air, like rotting chicken. You think whatever business you have here ought to be wrapped up quickly before you contract some kind of sickness.You come to a round tent, and the men escorting you open the flap for you to enter. You do so, and see a folding table with two men sitting behind it. There are crates full of books and records, and a large map rolled out on the table. You approach the table and the two men look at you with annoyed expressions. One of them stands, unashamedly resting a hand on his sword."Who the fuck are you and what do you want?"A) Tell them you mean no trouble, you only want to talkB) Tell them to get off of your propertyC) Tell them you killed their men, and you'll kill them tooD) Other
>>29629100>A) Tell them you mean no trouble, you only want to talk
>>29629100>A) Tell them you mean no trouble, you only want to talk>D) Other: Ask about the camp's living condition.I think if we prove to them our might, and show they can have better lives than the misery their nation condemned them to we can sway them to our cause.
>>29629100>A) Tell them you mean no trouble, you only want to talk>B) Tell them to get off of your property
>>29629028Do you want me to feed you mushed carrots and sing you a lullaby too?I'll put commas next time, it's no trouble
>>29629155Yes please.
>>29629155>Do you want me to feed you mushed carrots and sing you a lullaby too?Would you really? That's an option? I had no idea!
>>29629114>>29629148>>29629153You raise your hands up, in a motion to show your passive attitude. You assure them that you only seek words, and not violence. This eases the commander little, but he does take his hand off of his sword. A) Explain that they're on your landB) Ask what they're doing hereC) Other
>>29629212>A) Explain that they're on your land>B) Ask what they're doing here
>>29629212b
>>29629212>B) Ask what they're doing here>C) OtherAsk about their camp's bad condition.
>>29629212>A)>B)
>>29629229>>29629245>>29629301"We are here on orders from his excellency the President Elect of the Free Republic. We're establishing a hidden fort for our troops and supplies, a cache we can draw from should the war turn against us. So far we've been evenly matched in terms of strength with the Empire, but they beat us in sheer numbers. Therefore, the construction of this fort is of the utmost importance. If they were to somehow push us back into the desert, a source of food and water will be the deciding factor in preventing them from bringing the war into Republic lands."A) Ask about the workersB) Tell him that they're trying to build a fort on land already occupied by you and yoursC) Tell them about the workers in the tunnelD) Other
>>29629387>D) I would not know what to say to you, may I bring my master here to converse with you?
>>29629387>D) Ask about the republic>A) Ask about the workers.
>>29629387>B) Tell him that they're trying to build a fort on land already occupied by you and yours
>>29629412Isn't it better to bring him to meet Arco in a more neutral ground? >>29629387Can we bring someone with us when using step?
>>29629412You think it best not to handle this situation on your own. You ask the commander if it would be possible to fetch your teacher, the owner of this land they are building on."Owner? This land belongs to the Free Republic, as does all land that our borders touch. Your master has no claim to this land. Now, if you and your ilk wish not to be hanged for treason, I'd suggest you all pack up and march back into our lands where its safe. If you get in the way of construction, we won't hesitate to take you in and see that due punishment is dealt out. So please, leave my sight or I'll have these men drag you home in several separate sacks."A) Assure him that you won't get in the wayB) Tell him you refuse to moveC) Ask him to reconsider his actionsD) Other
>>29629458No, step only works on you alone.
>>29629524>C) Ask him to reconsider his actions
>>29629524>D) Otheruse confound
>>29629524>D) OtherIf you'd allow me to demonstrate why you should consider negotiation.Use hammer on a sword.
>>29629592>>29629618You wave your hand in front of his face, casting Confound. He blinks and shakes his head briefly,seemingly forgetting what it was he was just shouting about. The other men in the tent don't seem to suspect anything. You ask him to reconsider building the fort, but still he is adamant. "I absolutely will not. These orders come from the highest authority. I am growing sick of your ugly face. Men, escort this man out and see that his family's bags are packed by nightfall!"The soldiers grab you by the arms and begin dragging you out of the tent.A) ResistB) Cooperate for nowC) Tell them you'll see yourself outD) Other
>>29629722>C) Tell them you'll see yourself out
>>29629722>C) Tell them you'll see yourself outJust so I don't pursue a dead end, is it possible to actually get them to follow Owain?
>>29629740>>29629777You pull your arms away and shove them, telling them you're capable of finding your way home. They look at you with digust, and glare as you walk back out of the camp and toward the mesa. You reenter the tunnel and follow it all the way back to the foyer of the mansion. When you come back in, Helda is wrapped in a blanket and floating on a small white cloud. Arco still stands at attention, watching the entrance. When he sees you, you can visibly watch as the stress of the situation rolls off of his back. He greets you with a hug and a pat on the back. Helda smiles as well, hopping down from the cloud as it dissipates, and running over to wrap the blanket around the both of you and hold you in an embrace. Arco asks what all the commotion was about, and you inform him that the Free Republic army plans to run them off of the land and turn the mesa into a fortress. Arco rubs his temples and sighs."I suppose this means we must pack up and go. Such a shame. I did love this place, truly."A) Agree that leaving is bestB) Defending the mansion is bestC) Driving off the army is bestD) Other>>29629777It's not impossible, you just need to make them respect/fear/love you. Somehow.
>>29629957>B) Defending the mansion is best>D) Other: Crush them until they surrender."No, we'll make an example of any who dare attack us. I won't kneel before men like those"
>>29629957>B) Ask if he knows any warding magic that might protect the mansion
>>29629957>A) Agree that leaving is bestD)Go back and set up traps and shit anc ambush the shit out of whoever comes out of that hole
>>29630050>>29629957Sorry, meant to chose B
>>29630013>>29630018>>29630050You tell Arco to snap out of it, and put forth that defending the mansion is the best course of action. You hold all the power in this situation, not the meek soldiers.You ask if Arco know any spells that might protect the house if they try to gain entry."Alas, magic of that magnitude does not exist to my knowledge. There are ways to prevent them, of course, but they would be rituals, and those take time. I'm sure Helda and I could lay the circles down if you were able to hold them off in the meantime. But if we seal the mansion tight with you outside, you'll be alone with them, and the only other way in is the door."A) Tell him you'll take the riskB) Suggest assaulting the camp directlyC) Other
Ok, I want to run some plans by you guys. Since Arco knows his own mansion well enough, we help him set up traps and set up good ambush points. We should also do something to destabilize the tunnel and collapse it to prevent any invaders from escaping. After we mop them all up, we teleport to their basecamp and slaughter the shit out of them, by being sneaky and all that.
>>29630199>A) We must protect our new waifu at all costs
>>29630199couldn't we teleport in?B
>>29630199>>29630203Maybe we could:>set up traps so arco and helda can be safe>summon mook creatures to keep the soldiers busy>assault them while the mooks keep them busy, we'll show them the fear
>>29630252This seems like a good plan, but how many mooks can we summon?
>>29630290Good question, I think a few hundred mooks should do the trick, hope we can reach that.They are mainly cannon fodder though, the main tactic of fear will be the devastation Owain's magic and combat skills will bring them.We don't need to obliterate them either, just decimate them, make them kneel to their new overlord.
>>29630252Summoning doesn't work that way. You would only be able to summon one mook at a time, and the process of drawing the circle takes up to an hour, and each circle is only good for one use. You could summon something pretty strong, but then you'd have to make a bargain for them to help you.
>>29630446Alright gorilla warfare it is my vote then. Traps, guerrilla, and them locking the place for 1 or 2 days until we scare our enemies enough.So yeah, guerrilla assault while our companions keep safe. Anybody agrees?
>>29630446Question: Even if we do seal off the mansions, we can still teleport in and out, right?
>>29630539Ask yourself this: If Arco can step in and out of his own mansion, why would he hide a secret chair door at the top of a mesa in the middle of a mud shack. It's not as though he puts out a welcome mat for visitors, you found the place completely by accident.
>>29630581Maybe he doesn't like wasting mana?
>>29630252>>29630290>>29630358>>29630509>>29630539So you guys want to seal up the mansion with Arco and Helda inside, then sabotage the camp until the army is routed?
>>29630678sure
>>29630678Yeah, trap and kill guerrilla style."Beware the 'gorillas' "
>>29630711The plan is set. You and Arco go to prepare the components needed to secure the mansion while Helda puts on some proper clothes. When you gather back at the foyer, Helda begins Chalking the circles along the walls and floor, while Arco lays out the components. There are two small circles in place at the entrance to the foyer: one that creates a force wall to keep the enemy out, and a much smaller one that protects the force wall circle. They then create several others trailing down the length of the tunnel, to serve as tripwires. Most of them will explode into flame or electricity, but the one nearest the foyer will cause a collapse of the tunnel. It is the last line of defense, reserved for the end in the hopes that you are able to make it back without Arco needing to seal the tunnel. Arco loans you a new cloak, one with a glamor that will prevent you from being seen by anyone who isn't seeking you. He warns you that the effect will not work to muffle the sound you make, or stop them from noticing you if you do something blatant, like casting obvious spells. You thank him and don the cloak, lifting the hood over your head. As you are about to leave, you feel something catch your wrist. You turn back and see Helda. She looks at you worriedly, then pulls you in and closes her eyes, raising her lips up toward you.A) AcceptB) Tell her to save it until you get backC) Other
>>29630875>A) Accept
>>29630875>A) Accept>C) Other"I'm making up for worrying you when I come back"
>>29630915>>29630945With that, you make your way down the tunnel and out to the desert. It is fully dark now, and as you look out at the camp you see that they have lit torches on long poles to light the area. Even with that, you don't think you'll have too much trouble remaining unseen so long as you're careful. You approach subtly, trying your best not to be spotted. There are a few times when you feel the lookouts should surely have noticed you, but you suspect Arco's glamor cloak is working to prevent it.You reach one of the tents and kneel down, peeking around it to gather information. The men of the camp milla bout or sit down to small meals. Many of them are intoxicated, and blathering on nonsensically. There are a few though, mostly those on guard duty, who are alert and dangerous. If you're going to work your way around the camp, a map may help. But obtaining one may be a strike against your stealth capabilities.A) Find an officerB) Go without a map
>>29631110>A) Find an officer
>>29631110Find one and stalk him until he goes to sleep. Then we snap his neck and loot his ass for a map.
>>29631176>>29631147>>29631110This.
>>29631176>>29631221You begin circling the camp, staying just out of sight as you search for an officer. You see many men, but most of them are wearing the exact same uniform. It isn't until you see one of them being saluted that you have a target. You tail him as best you can without being noticed. He eats a meal, drinks heavily, and stumbles off to bed in the course of about two hours. Finally, he walks into his tent and collapses onto the roll. You wait a few more minutes after he goes silent to make sure he is out, and then nonchalantly walk in through the front flaps. Nobody notices you. You see the officer lying on the ground, drooling and burping in his sleep. You kneel down and place both hands on his chest, casting shock until you're sure he's out for good. You feel no pulse when you check, and then flip him over to get at his pockets. You find a simple map of the camp, as well as a key to something. You pocket the key and unfold the map.A) Head to the officers' meeting roomB) Head to the supply tentC) Head to the medical tentD) Head to the Captain's Quarters
>>29631468>D) Head to the Captain's Quarters
>>29631468>>29631484D) Head to the Captain's QuartersPretty much.Make an example out of him.
>>29631484>>29631596You exit the tent and make your way to the tent designated on the map. It's a bit hard to follow, but you find it eventually. There doesn't seem to be anyone going in or out, but it's possible that someone might be inside. A) Enter boldlyB) Listen for noiseC) Other
>>29631691>B) Listen for noise
>>29631691>B) listen for noise
>>29628769Holy shit i've been missing out. >>29631691>B) Listen for noise
>>29631730>>29631760You approach the tent and lean in, listening for any noise signifying who may be inside."...can't sleep until we figure out these plans. If the damned thing comes crumbling down on top of us, it's not going to be my fault.""Well let me at least get a nap in, I've been awake since last night when we had that fire.""Shut up and hand me the compass. Why the hell didn't they bother to hire someone to check these plans before we hauled all this shit out here? They expect us to build a damned fort and all they give us is a fucking crayon drawing and some crooked logs to support it."It seems that there are at least two men inside arguing, and it doesn't seem like they're going to fall asleep anytime soon. Waiting here all night wouldn't be favorable either, every moment you take is time for them to start making their way to the tunnel.A) Enter nowB) Wait a whileC) Other
>>29631898>A
>>29631898>B) Wait a while
>>29632912You enter the tent via the front entrance. There are three men inside, the two you overheard arguing are looking at a number of unraveled rolls of paper, and a third man, likely a guard, is half asleep and half drunk in a chair in the corner. The two men see you enter, but don't seem to pay you much mind. The one in the most complicated looking uniform must be the captain. He assumes you are here to bring dinner, and instructs you to leave it on the table.A) Draw your axes silentlyB) Cast a spellC) Announce yourselfD) Other
>>29632978>>29632912Where have you guys been? I thought you hated me!
>>29632989>A) Draw your axes silently>>29633020went over to a friends place. lost internet connection.
>>29633020need to leave again. sorry
>>29633020Dont worry Rags, I DO hate you!Just kidding im on my phone at a party.>wait to see if they leave
tfw no Shepard in my life
>>29633038You reach behind your back for your axes, and remove them from their sling. The two officers still do not seem to notice you. You walk quickly behind the captain, grab his forehead and use the hook of your axe to slice his throat before he has time to speak. The other officer notices and is about to yell, but you hurl an axe, which lodges itself in his forehead. As he crumbles to the ground, the drunk guard perks up. He sees the dead men and tries to make a run for the entrance, but is stopped as the other axe flies and takes him in the back. You walk over to pick it back up, Shocking him when you kneel down. You collect your other axe as well. A) Head to another locationB) Drag the captain's body outC) Head back to the mansionD) Other
>>29633232Supply tent can you imagine what we can do with combust if they have alcohol?
>>29633298You exit the captain's tent and follow the map to the supply tent. On the way you overhear some of the men talking about missing troops. It seems the men you killed earlier today have finally been noticed. You should finish this up before the pot is stirred to much. You come to the tent, and see two men standing watch over the entrance. A) Try to walk inB) Ask for entryC) Cast a spellD) Other
>>29633488AFingers crossed!!!
>>29633567You straighten your back and walk toward the entrance to the tent. The two guards try to speak to you as you enter, but you press on and they seem to simply give up. You make it inside without any trouble. The inside of the tent is packed with food, water and even cheap wine. Most of it is dried or otherwise preservable. Since you've begun living with Arco, and since Helda has been making the grocery lists, you've had nothing but the best, and now all of this, once staples of your daily diet, looks disgusting. You walk through the room, and find nobody inside to guard it. A) Set the wine on fireB) Set it all on fireC) Other
>>29633688BBurn it all!!!Mwahahaha!
>>29633715You take two bottles of wine and begin splashing them all over the room, spreading them as much as you can. Once they're empty, you stand in the center of the room. You whirl around, snapping your fingers in time to inaudible music, showering the room in sparks. Soon, the wine catches, and it's only moment before the whole tent is ready to go up. You sneak out the back of the tent just as the walls begin to catch, and hear people all around the camp screaming. Hopefully they don't douse the flames too soon. A) Head to another location on the mapB) Head to the center of the campC) Go back to the houseD) Other
>>29633829CThats enough for today
>>29633887You dust your hands off and readjust your cloak. With the camp in chaos, and no commanding officer to organize them, you think they won't be bothering you anytime soon. You start making your way back to the mansion. On the way, you spot a large cow-like skull jutting out of the ground. You stop to look at it while the soldiers shout and scream in the background. Something about it strikes you as odd. It has the horns of a bull, but you've seen your fair share of bones and this seems to be shaped wrong.A) Examine it closerB) Ignore itC) Other
>>29634106BIt might be one of our tripwires
>>29634198You decide to ignore the skull and keep moving, hopeing to get home in quick enough to spend some time with Helda after repairing the wall. Suddenly you feel something tug on your ankle. You trip and fall into the dirt. You look back and see a skeletal hand reach out of the dry earth, wrapped around your ankle tight as a shackle. You try to pull away, but it barely budges. Then another hands begins to dig its way out of the ground. It grabs your other leg when you try to kick it away. You struggle to free yourself, when you hear a dry laugh. You turn and see the form of a man dressed in tattered robes, with a white skull painted on his face. He is dark skinned with long hair tied into dreadlocks that erupt from his head like a lion's mane. He holds a large, sun-bleached bone in one hand, and approaches you slowly."You've made a mistake boy. Did you think some sparks and a little spilled blood would keep you safe?" He waves the bone and more hands begin to dig out of the ground.A) Draw your axes and hack at the handsB) Cast a spellC) Other
>>29634466Do we have our axesIf so use edge and start slashing the hands
>>29634510You draw your weapons and cast Edge to make the blades cut true, as you hack away at the skeletal hands binding you. The axe blades go through them like cream, and you are free. The man controlling them still approaches, and you can see the beginnings of a whole field of skeletal monsters beginning to emerge.A) Cast a spell on the skeletonsB) Cast a spell at the controllerC) Charge the controllerD) Make a break for the mansionE) other
>>29634923>B) Cast a spell at the controllerVolt.Hey guys.So, when do we get the lullaby and mushed carrots?
>>29635022You extend your arms forward and green lightning shoots out at the controller. It tears through the air, but just as it is about to hit, something bursts from the ground and intercepts the attack. Standing before him is a tall, broad set of bones, roughly shaped like a man but with strange hooves and the head of a bull. The controller laughs as the huge monster begins ripping the hands and arms out of the ground and combining them into a massive club, wrapped around itself. You cast Volt again at the skeleton, but it only singes the thing, and it draws closer. It comes at you with the weight of the bone club, swing down to crush your skull.A) Roll to one sideB) BackstepC) Try to parry
>>29635329>A) Roll to one sideSo, it's just you and me, Rags...
>>29635329>B) BackstepAll the way to the door to the mansion. Magically. Then tell Arco we have a necromancer.
>>29635423Or not.
>>29635329Dodge it
>>29635329b"What is it with you summoners? you never have the balls to face people one on one."
>>29635329>A
>>29635439>>29635486You dash backward as the club smashes into the ground, sending shards of bone flying in all directions. You flourish your axes and taunt the controller as he commands the bone monster forward again. He seems unphased, but you think he might just be putting on a face. You keep stepping back as the monster tries to smash you. The power of its blows are obvious, but it is slow and predictable. On one swing, you take advantage of the timing and step on the club, using it to gain a boost that allows you to roll over the bone monster, and slice it's spine clean through. The upper half goes tumbling into the dirt. The two halves seem eager to rejoin, but in the meantime you can act.A) Smash the skullB) Charge at the controllerC) Cast a spellD) Other
>>29635871>A) Smash the skullC) Shine to distract
>>29635871B
>>29635903You smash the bull skull with an axe blow, caving it on and causing the rest of the body to collapse into its normal state. Even as you do this, though, you feel more hands rising up to grab you. It seems this mage has no shortage of ways to slow you down, even if it is just delaying the inevitable. You hack at the hands one by one, making your way toward him. He ceases summoning the hands for a moment, and begins to cast something else. You're unsure what it is, until the ground beneath your feet begins transforming into a pit of foul black mud, dragging you down into it.A) FloatB) VoxC) BeastD) Step
>>29636107D)Step in front of him."Hello"C)Owlbear his ass
>>29636165Seconding.
>>29636165>>29636422You Step out of the mud pit and reappear in front of the controller. He is shocked by this, clearly, and even more so when you morph into the form of the owlbear. You swat him aside, sending him rolling across the desert floor. He gets back to his feet and raises his bone defiantly. You charge on all fours, and pounce on him. You land on top of him, tackling him to the ground and causing the back of his head to smash into the floor. You screech in his face, satisfied with your final blow, but then feel a burning pain in your furry chest. You look down and see that the fingers of his right hand have dug themselves into you, and the hair arouns the area is falling out, as the skin turns red, then purple, then slowly black. You quickly rise off of him, but the rot continues as he gets up, holding his head."The rot of the dead, boy. Summoning those dusty bones wasn't my only means of fighting. Can you feel your blood and flesh dying, ready to fall off of you in ragged chunks? Haha!"The pain of the wound is paired with a sense of fatigue. Your heart pumps slowly and your breath is shallow. You don't think you have many spells left in you. A) MendB) EdgeC) Freeze
>>29636646>A) Mend
>>29636646>A) Mend"No, but I'm sure that you'd love the feel of being digested in my bowls."
>>29636682>>29636721You morph back into your natural form and begin Mending your side, reversing the black rot which has taken it. The process is painful and slow, but in a few moments your skin is back to normal, though you are nearly out of breath from the stamina required. You fall backward on the ground, pushing yourself away from the controller as he strides toward you. A) VoltB) CombustC) BeastD) Shade
>>29637029>C) Beast
>>29637029on second thought, what does shade do?
>>29637081Blinds him.
>>29637029B and C
>>29637029>B) Combust
>>29637029>B+>C
>>29637152>>29637207Into what and for why?
>>29637345Into a wolf for tearing out his throat
>>29637345can we turn into a lycan? Regen and all that
>>29637442I think we can turn into a lycan, but we don't have accese to the regen
>>29637152>>29637182>>29637207You rise to a sitting position and snap your fingers, showering the controller with sparks. They catch his hair and robes, sending him up in a swirling cloud of orange flames. He screams and falls to his knees. You have enough time to find your feet and start making your way back to the house. Soon though, you sense something amiss, and turn back. you see that he is no longer burning, but is stuffing something into his mouth. You look more closely and see that he is yanking bones from the ground and gnashing on them, sending broken shards everywhere. The sight is gruesome, but you have no time to waste watching.You make it back to the house, barely able to stand. Arco is there, and he helps you to a seat than he conjures with a wave of his hand. He asks you what happened.A) Tell him everythingB) Tell him the enemies had a mageC) Tell him you may have a necromancerD) Other
>>29637699>A
>>29637699>B) Tell him the enemies had a mage>C) Tell him you may have a necromancerWhen we see him again, if we capture him. I have a special plan just for him.
>>29637699>Cthen>Anecro may be following us
>>29637747>>29637904>>29637912You tell him about the sabotage, and how you successfully crippled the entire camp's ability to fight. You then go on to tell him they had a powerful mage, and that he was clearly a necromancer. Arco covers his mouth with one hand, stepping back in shock. You tell him that he may know where you are, and that if he does he'll likely come after you. Arco begins pacing across the room. He then stops and helps you out of the chair."You cannot fight in your current condition. You must take refuge in the lab with Helda, I will stave off any attacks until you are fit again."A) AgreeB) RefuseC) Other
>>29638112>C) OtherGive me a moment and we can double team him
>>29638112>A) AgreeHe knows best
>>29638177>>29638112Pretty much. Just rest a bit then>arco fights>we sneak on the guy
>>29638177>>29638524Agreed, but Helda isn't helpless. She can fight too if need be, she did save us from an owlbear when we met. Fighting the necromancer should be as unbalanced as possible.
>>29638524actually, I was thinking that we act as the decoy, Arco comes up on his ass
>>29638685Might work better, I think the necromancer really only knows about us. I still think Helda should take part in the ambush too.
>>29638685Arco's too flashy, we have stealth charms and the hunter training.>>29638679True. She can stay behind arco and cast volt.
>>29638177You try to convince Arco that you only need a minute to recoup and you'll be ready to go again, but he won't have it."Did I teach a fool? You can barely move under your own power, any more spells and you'd be shaving decades off of your life. You will go to the lab, Helda can give you some of the blue to help you recover faster. But in the mean time, I absolutely forbid you to return here." He places a hand on your cheek, "You are my legacy. I think of you as a son. And what kind of father would let his son march into battle with a kitchen knife and a pot lid as his tools. Go and find your lady, bring her to me and I will Drag you to the lab before returning myself."You continue to argue, but Arco shoves you down the hall and returns to sentry on the tunnel. You gather Helda from the room and bring her back to the foyer. Arco Drags you to the lab and helps you into a chair before retreating to the mansion. You are left alone with Helda, who asks if there's anything you need. You recall that in addition to blue, a mixture of Arco's own invention meant to restore stamina quicker as a substitute for sleep on long nights, there is Red Hot, an experimental pill that the two of you have been working on for over a year. Red Hot would nearly instantly restore you, but you have never tested it on a person, and have no idea what may occur besides the desired affect.A) Ask Helda to bring you the BlueB) Ask Helda to bring you the Red HotC) Tell Helda you can handle yourself, and send her back to help ArcoD) Other
>>29638872>B) Ask Helda to bring you the Red HotArco's not fighting alone, nobody dies on Owain's watch.
>>29638872>B
>>29638872>B) Ask Helda to bring you the Red HotAnd damn the consequences!
>>29638872>B) Ask Helda to bring you the Red HotLet's risk it. Success or failure, interesting things are bound to happen.
>>29638872>B) Ask Helda to bring you the Red HotThe captcha has wise words, though I do not heed them: unreasonable uldrsre
>>29638924well, no one on our side, at least
>>29639094Oh yeah, if this redhot does what I think it does there won't be much left of the bones guy.
>>29638924>>29638934>>29638940You think for a moment, and though the reason in you is setting of alarms as loud as thunder, you know there is only one thing to do. You point out the small bottle of pills to Helda, and ask her to bring it to you. She nods and hurries over. When she hands you the bottle, you pop the cork and instantly the smell of the stuff hits your nose. It burns like mint and cinnamon, but you can't afford to worry about that. You shake two of the things into your hand, take a deep breath, and swallow both of them dry. They form a lump in your throat all the way down, and as they slide you can already feel the heat from them. When they hit your stomach, you begin to heat up, sweating and shaking. Helda asks if you're okay, and you tell her to fetch you some water. You drink it down greedily, but it only barely relieves the pain in your guts. The sweat pouring from you begins to steam from the heat of your body. You think you may gon insane from the heat. Despite all this, you can feel the energy rising in you again. You feel unstoppable. There is no time to waste now, there is no telling how long the effects will last. You grab Helda and deliver unto her a deep kiss. You feel her struggling not to push you away as your lips burn hers. When you pull back she holds her mouth, but does nothing to show her pain otherwise. You shake your head to clear your thoughts and Step back into the mansion.When you arrive, you are just in time to see a massive golem dragging itself through the tunnel. You look closer and see that it is made of human flesh, and that part of it has the same uniform as the captain you murdered earlier that night. Arco snaps his fingers and Combusts the various grotesque parts of its body, but they grow back as quickly as they fall off. You descend the staircase and ready a spell to help Arco.A) VoltB) CombustC) FreezeD) Other
>>29639451>C Freeze them and when it becomes brittle use our axe to shatter it into a million tiny pieces
>>29639451Let's see if Shade has any effect and then Combust his ass
>>29639451>B) CombustTurn it to ashes, snap those fingers like you've never snapped before.
>>29639569And just to explain, I'm going off the idea that the pills gave him a power up and have some sinergy with heat attacks, allowing him to go full human torch on that guy.
>>29639499>>29639569You stand by Arco, who is shocked to see you up and about so soon, and begin casting Combust. Your sparks join in with Arco's burning large chunks of the golem off. But alas, new parts simply emerge to replace the old ones. You do notice though, that it seems to be getting smaller. Eventually you two have burned off enough that it seems to collapse under its own weight. Suddenly the top of it begins ti wiggle and twist, and out emerges a blood soaked man with deadlocks and tattered robes. He steps up on top of the golem and wipes the blood from his eyes. "Two of you? Blast it all, I had hoped to finish this quickly. Hmph. It will make no difference, I know for a fact that one of you has no power left to cast anything effective."A) CombustB) VoltC) Other
>>29640003>A) VoltJust enough to incapacitate him. I want put him through a world of hurt.
Rolled 7>>29640003>C) Other: Run towards him, to make the spell more effective>B) Volt
>>29640003>>29640064Just Volt. Never mind
>>29640003>B Oh really?
>>29640003>B) Volt
>>29640224>>29640115>>29640098You extend your arms up and toward him, and the familiar green electricity pours from your fingertips and hits him dead on. He is sent flying up and back into the wall above the tunnel, slammed hard and then falls to the ground. You can still see a few arms of the stuff fly off of him behind the huge flesh mound. Arco turns to ask you why you're here, but you can't tell him what you did, at least not yet. The necromancer emerges from behind the flesh mound, singed and frothing. "You filthy...I'm tired of playing with you!" He holds his hand out, palms up in a sort of claw. You and Arco both ready spells, but are stopped when you feel the mansion begin to shake violently all around you. You both lose your footing, but he seems totally fine as whatever spell he is casting wreaks havoc on the mansion, sending pots crashing to the floor and cracking the walls and ceiling. He raises a hand and aims it at the ceiling above you, and a large chunk of it begins to shake loose, and comes down on both of you.A) FloatB) StepC) MendD) Other
>>29640508>B) Stepbehind him and stick something sharp through his spine
>>29640508>D Can we use reach to throw it at him?If not>B
>>29640541Seconding. About time we finished him off.
Rolled 9>>29640508>D) Throw Arco out of the way>B) Step behind the Necromancer.
>>29640541>>29640591You Step away from the falling chunk of the ceiling and reappear behind the necromancer. He doesn't see you appear, and is completely vulnerable when you cast edge on your own hand and plunge it through his chest, snagging his heart and shoving it out the other side. He gives a guttural groan of pain and blood erupts from his mouth and chest. He tries to turn and face you, but you release the heart and bring it back in, grabbing a hold of his spine like some kind of morbid handle. A) AxeB) CombustC) ShockD) FreezeE) Other
>>29640806>A) Axe>B) Combust
>>29640806cut off his arms
>>29640806>A) Axe>D) Freeze
>>29640806>C) Shock
Rolled 20>>29640806>A) Axe>B) CombustDecapitate and turn to ashes
>>29640882Do we get a bonus for my crit? heh
>>29640842>>29640869>>29640882You use the leverage you gain from his spine to bend him over, drawing one of your axes. You absolutely do not cast Edge as you work to separate his head from the rest of him. It takes about 6 swings to finish the job, and when it's done you drop the lifeless body and kick the head away, then snap your fingers, cremating the corpse . You run over to the crash site and check around it. You find Arco laying on the ground, motionless, with an entire arm missing. Blood is splattered everywhere, and some is coming from beneath the slab of ceiling.A) Cast a spellB) Step into the labC) Other
>>29641146>A) Cast a spellmend
>>29641146>A Mendthen>B Take him to Helda
>>29641146>A) Cast a spellMendthen take him to HeldaGoddamnit
>>29641169>>29641171>>29641199You kneel down and begin casting Mend. Unfortunately, without the remains of his arm, the spell has no effect. The heat of your body is becoming more and more unbearable. Panicking, you Step into the lab. You find Helda looking through some books. If nothing else, some red should be able to seal up the wound until you can do better, but in your stressed state of mind, you can't remember where Arco stored them. Helda sees you struggling with your thoughts and asks what's wrong.A) Tell her about ArcoB) Tell her you just need to find somethingC) Tell her to help you find the redD) Other
>>29641287>A) Tell her about Arco>B) Tell her you just need to find something>C) Tell her to help you find the red
>>29641287>A) Tell her about Arco>C) Tell her to help you find the red>>29641299>B is a time waste considering c already asks for help to find it.
>>29641287>C) Tell her to help you find the red
>>29641299>>29641324>>29641333You tell her that you need to find the red Arco keeps in the lab, and ask her to help you look through all the cupboards for it. When she asks why, you simply tell her that there's no time to explain all the details, and that you need to hurry quickly. She starts searching the cupboards and drawers as well. Each moment passes by like an hour, and your heart rate is already racing with the heat from the Red Hot. You search through dozens of places until finally Helda calls out, telling you she has them. You run over and snatch the crates, promising to come back just as soon as things are settled. You Step back into the mansion. You reappear in the foyer, next to the mound of flesh. You run around the side of the ceiling slab, and see something that almost makes you drop the crate. Arco is standing up again, arm still bleeding profusely, and turning to see you. His eyes are white, and his motions are almost like that of a marionette. You try to speak with him, but all he will do is shuffle toward you. You look back over your shoulder and see the head of the necromancer. Your keen eyes feel like a curse, as you see that jutting from his mouth, open in a sick smile, is a tongue that glows with the light of the ritual circle tattooed into it. You look back at Arco."Shit. Figures I'd jump to a body without a fucking arm. It'll take dozens of them to grow a new one." Arco looks up at you and smiles. His smile is unchanged. "Hello boy. It's me, your good friend, right? I hope you don't mind me taking this body as a consolation for you burning mine. Hehe. At least this one has a warranty. Wouldn't want to burn your friend's corpse like you burned mine would you?"Roll: 1d100 decides your next action
Rolled 18>>29641682"Too bad for you, mate."
Rolled 27>>29641682"With you using his corpse? He'd want to be cremated"COMBUST
Rolled 80>>29641682and by that, I mean we step behind him. Rip out his spine, again, combust his ass again. And utterly destroy his head.
Rolled 22>>29641757>>29641682making sure that we are not in his line of sight
>>29641682>>29641789make sure to have him face down just to be sure
Rolled 11>>29641754>>29641757Is rerolling allowed?
>>29641880my dice roller was left on. But anyways, does the plan sound acceptable?
>>29641913The important part is finishing the necromancer and finding a way to contact Arco or something. Heck, he can't die like this, I knew we should've shoved him out of the way.
>>29641913Also, right now I feel like Owain should be pretty mad at both the republic and the empire, mad enough to crush both.
>>29641976We don't know of any exorcism spells and the Necro is pretty dangerous as is. We'll probably have to kill him
>>29642033I just said finishing the necromancer and in my post I said to burn him. I mean contact his ghost, Arco's already dead, otherwise the necromancer wouldn't be able to possess him.
>>29642066Ok, we'll do a seance or something later. It'll probably be a good idea to abandon the region after this, but not before we let slip there's a secret fortress being built here.
>>29641754You look Arco's corpse in the eye. The pain from the Red Hot surges through you. You raise a single hand up and point at him. He stops smiling, and suddenly looks worried. He can't cast spells with a body so beaten up. As the two of you have a stand-off in the ruined foyer of the mansion, you look beyond the shell of your friend, into the years you spent together. The years you studied and became like brothers in all aspects. You speak to the man that was, and beg his forgiveness. You snap your fingers.You have created the Forbidden Spell 'Incendium'. Combust has been upgraded.His mouth opens and flames pour out. Then his nose, ears, and finally his eyes. There is no scream. There is no pain. Only the view of a man cooked alive from the inside out. The burning husk hits the floor, and soon the rest of it is burnt into white ash. You Step back into the lab to see Helda. She is nursing a bottle of Red, likely for the damage you did to her when you kissed her earlier. She runs to hug you, but you hold her away. Your body is too hot. The sweat burned out of you ages ago. Your only hope now is to be near her when it ends. You try to make it to the chair, but soon your knees give out and you must fall. Helda goes to help you up, but you burn her hands when she touches you. Deep in your heart you feel only two things: love and hate. Two red emotions, swirling around each other eternally, with no true direction left. You roll onto your back and look up to the ceiling, and all goes red.
>>29642368Touch is the first to return. It's warm. You can feel your heartbeat. You know your limbs are there, but you don't have the strength to move them. Next is hearing. Your breathing. It's so loud, yet you never noticed it before. Someone else is breathing too. It sounds so sweet somehow. Almost like a song. Smell. Odd, that smell should come back so soon. Something reeks. And yet, there is something else. A familiar scent, not quite good, but comforting. Something that makes you hungry, in a way. Finally your eyes open. Things are dark and blurry at first, but with effort you can open your eyes more, and get them to focus. The lab. Tables and shelves. You aren't dead, at least not yet. You look to your left and see piles of books, thrown every which way, with no regard for their condition. You look to your left, and see a table pressed against the one you're on. They are both turned into makeshift beds. On the table next to yours is Helda. She's sleeping. You try to speak, but your voice hasn't quite come back.A) Get upB) Try to wake herC) Other
>>29642540b
>>29642540>B) Try to wake her
>>29642562>>29642587>>29642592You muster up your strength and begin moving, little by little. Eventually you get the blood flowing again, and are able to move larger parts of your body. You reach a hand up and shake Helda to wake her. Her eyes open slowly, then quickly when she sees you. She sits up and smiles."You're awake!" She leans in and places her lips on yours, then quickly pulls away. "Augh, sorry but you taste awful. Like burnt meat and sweat. Ugh. Hold on, I'll help you sit up." She slides off of her table and runs over to your side. She helps you to slide your legs off the edge of the table and sit up straight. Your clothes are gone, except for your trousers. You looks terribly thin. More so than Helda.A) Ask her how long it's beenB) Ask why you're in the labC) Ask her if she's okayD) Other
>>29642368>>29642540Just wanted to say something: this was very heavy. You really managed to pass the emotions Owain felt, maybe your best updates so far.
>>29642838C and A
>>29642838>A) Ask her how long it's been>B) Ask why you're in the lab>C) Ask her if she's okay>D) Ask for food, water and a bath.
>>29642838>C) Ask her if she's okaythen>A) Ask her how long it's been
>>29642851S-shut up, stupid! I-it's not like I want you to like my writing or anything!
>>29643018 Rags-kun, you are so kawaii~~
>>29643018I-It's not like I like your writing or anything either...That was a great scene though. Love you and love your writing. Totally homo.
>>29643217>>29643018Let me put on a song for our little moment.
>>29642859>>29642912You rub your face and ask if she's alright. She blushes and fidgets a bit."I'm fine. It was hard getting you undressed and onto the table to rest. I had to wait until you cooled down first. You kept burning me. But It's okay, I made some potions while you were out. you needed them, your skin was basically cooked. I think it's been about five days since you came back in. Arco hasn't come, so you don't have to worry about telling me what happened to him." She frowns and looks at the ground, rubbing her arm. You tell her it'll be alright, but she is lost in her own head.A) Ask if there's anything to eat.B) Ask if if there's any waterC) Ask if she can help you walk around and get your legs back.D) Other
>>29643398>A) Ask if there's anything to eat.>B) Ask if if there's any water
>>29643398A) Ask if there's anything to eat.B) Ask if if there's any waterC) Ask if she can help you walk around and get your legs back.D) Ask if she can help us find some books on spirits, ghosts andall that.
>>29643398>A) Ask if there's anything to eat.>B) Ask if if there's any water>C) Ask if she can help you walk around and get your legs back.
>>29643365Rags to Riches is THE most homo playerbase.
>>29643018Really though, what I said about those updates is honest, I also think you've been steadily improving since the first few threads. Thanks for the good work.>>29643609There's no doubt.
>>29643464>>29643465>>29643491You ask her for something to eat and drink. Your stomach feels like it's shriveled up to nothing, and your throat is so dry you can taste how bad your breath is. "Well there's water, but ti's not very fresh or cold. It's what you used to broth the Dragonroot. There's some food though! I found this weird plate that makes sandwiches. I guess it must have been...Arco's" She looks whistful again.You hop down off the table, nearly falling over until Helda catches you and straightens you out. You hug her and place a kiss on her head. "I love you too, snookums, but stop. You really really stink." You lean against the table and sit back down. Helda brings you a bottle of room temperature water and some sandwiches. You eat and drink until you feel a bit better. After a few minutes you are able to stand and walk fairly easily. You talk with Helda a bit more. It seems like you're stuck in the lab due to its lack of entrances, and you are personally unable to Step with Helda alongside you. You decide its time to get some studying done, for both your sakes.You learn the spell 'Drag'. You can Step with others accompanying you, but they must keep their eyes shut, or otherwise be blinded during the trip.You Step back into the mansion alone at first. The room is just as you left it. A mound of flesh in the center, a slab of the ceiling missing, and a pile of ash resting near the stairs.A) Clean it up then bring Helda backB) Bring Helda to help things get cleaned upC) Bring Helda to the top of the mesaD) Other
Rolled 86>>29643821A.
>>29643821>A) Clean it up then bring Helda backalso, is the tunnel collapsed yet?
>>29643821>A) Clean it up then bring Helda backPay our respects too.
>>29643853>>29643855>>29643859You get to work sorting things out. A few Mends take care of most of the heavy lifting, but the mound of flesh has to be burned up with Incendium. After all of that, it's a few Floats to clear up the ash and shovel it into the tunnel before Mending the wall. You take what remains of Arco and find a nice flower pot to clean up and place them in. You seal the pot with a bit of wax and set it on the nightstand by his bed. You suspect it will rest there for as long as the mesa stands against the sky. When you bring Helda back, there is no sign of the events that took place. She looks around, and expresses how lonely it will feel without Arco. You try to comfort her, but she insists on giving you a good long bath before you try anything affectionate.A) Let herB) Tell her to get some rest and do it yourselfC) Other
>>29644318>A) Let her
>>29644318>A) Let herIn my opinion, a To do list:1) try to contact Arco in the other world, it'd be nice if he could talk to him now and then, ask for advice, etc2) crush the empire and the republic3) murder every single necromancer
>>29644431we also need to determine how safe our home is. We know the Republic is trying to set up a secret fort here and I don't think they'll just stop with one necro and a band of haughty soldiers.
>>29644352>>29644431Helda scrubs your back and washes your hair as you shave and handle the rest. During this time, you think about your next course of action. You think that foremost you should assess the situation outside. If nobody has tried to breach the house by now, it's doubtful they'll suddenly get a wild hare up their asses about it now. Still, you don't think they'll be happy about what you did, and so defense is important. Second in your mind is perhaps finding some way or someone to help you contact Arco, or whatever might be left of him. Peace of mind would be nice. You step out of the bath with Helda and dry off, then change into a clean robe, since Helda wants to clean up your clothes before you stink up the bed. Helda asks if you want to head back to the room after she starts the soak.A) Spend the day with HeldaB) Go to the lab and do some studyingC) Head out to check the areaD) Other
>>29644745C then B
>>29644763>>29644745This, work before fun. Helda should keep him company though.
>>29644763This, also probably wont be posting as much from here - got a Pathfinder session to get to.
>>29644903good luck with that
>>29644915Thanks - dont do anything stupid without me.
>>29644972no promises there
>>29644763>>29644784You apologize to Helda, telling her that you want to make sure everything is set to rights before you relax. She seems to understand, and places a kiss on your cheek for luck. You Step up to the top of the mesa, and look out over the edge. The camp is cleared out. The tents that you left intact are gone, and the ashes are long since scattered. You Step down to the tunnel. All clear. It seems for now you are safe to let your guard down, but it is probably best to figure out a way to either secure the mesa, or pick up stakes and find somewhere else to hide out. You Mend the tunnel, a tiring feat but simple enough, and then Step back into the lab to begin studying.A) Learn the Forbidden Spell 'Atom'B) Learn the Forbidden Spell 'Fear'C) Learn the Forbidden Spell 'Morph'D) Learn the Forbidden Spell 'Flower'E) Learn the Forbidden Spell 'Starlight'
>>29645009>B) Learn the Forbidden Spell 'Fear'And with this, we shall go through the dark and terrorize our unwitting foes. We shall be the Lord of the Night!
>>29645009>A) Learn the Forbidden Spell 'Atom'Magical nuke?
>>29645009>A) Learn the Forbidden Spell 'Atom'Last vote before session.
>>29645009>A) Learn the Forbidden Spell 'Atom'IT TIME FOR NUKES.
>>29645032>>29645035Because I've been a dick and not told you anything this whole time, and since these are the final level of spells, I'll let you guys know ahead of time. Unless you don't want to know, in which case don't read.Atom: You can split a single atom in an object you touch. You can set a time, and when that time is up, that object will explode with incredible force.Fear: Casting this spell will cause all who see you to feel dread. Anyone who makes eye contact with you will be unable to oppose your will, and will follow any orders you give, though not always without remorse or hesitation.Morph: You can transform any living creature into any inanimate object you know by sight. This spell wears off when you die, or you chose to release it.Flower: Through touch, you can take the youth and vigor from a person. For every ten years you take from someone, you get one back.Starlight: You can summon a circle anywhere you can see. This circle will emit a beam of white energy that destroys all living matter it touches, but nothing else. Only two circles may be active at once.
>>29645198Atom, i guess.
>>29645198ATOM IS BROKEN.We can set one atom to split.We can do this THOUSANDS TIMES, MILLIONS OF TIMES and put the timer for a year.Then put the bomb as a jar or brick or even a coin. Then just throw it in a grave yard near the main city and watch the death.
>>29645198what's the range for casting Atom
>>29645198>>29645035I'm between fear and atom. Fear'd be great for overlording, but atom's just amazing, and does exactly what I expected
>>29645367It says it's on touch.
>>29645367Touch
>>29645367Dude, it a time bomb on a the damage of a nuke while having the size of an atom.one tiny sand grain got enough atoms that if we split all the atom in that grain of sand, we can destroy the world....or glass a continent.
>>29645403It's not an actual nuclear explosion. Just think of it as proportional weight in dynamite.>>29645341Yeah you could probably do that. As long as you aren't afraid of anyone trying to stop you.
>>29645397We need to test this immediately. Teleport out and pick a rock and toss it
>>29645470>>29645262One month after Arco's passing, you step out of the lab and into the dining room. Helda has already prepared potatoes and sausage for dinner. She asks how your studies are going, and you tell her that you think you've learned all you can from Arco's books. She seems happy that you might spend more time out of the lab now, and you smile at each other. As you eat, you hear something set off the alarm outside. Helda notices you react, and asks what's going on.A) Tell her you'll be back in a minuteB) Tell her something may be approaching and Step up to seeC) Bring her with you to see what's going on
>>29645546>B) Tell her something may be approaching and Step up to seeTell her to be on guard
>>29645569>>29645546Yep.Also, we still need to work on the spirit thing some time.
>>29645546Rags, are we coming to the end of episode 3?
>>29645628Still no boss battle or definitive goal achieved. I'm betting not, still got a few threads to go.
>>29645662Hope not. I was thinking of getting some other stuff done before the end
>>29645569>>29645585You tell Helda that something may finally be on its way to see you, and that she should be on guard until you return from checking it out. You take the chair up to the top of the mesa and have a look around. Several men on horseback are approaching from the west. They appear to be wearing republic colors.A) Wait for them hereB) Meet them at the bottomC) Other
>>29645737>B) Meet them at the bottom
>>29645737Now I'm starting to regret taking FEAR
>>29645834*not* taking fear
Rolled 15>>29645834Nothing's more convincing than a show of power. Don't worry
>>29645764>>29645780You Step down to the bottom of the stone steps in the side of the mesa and wait for the horsemen to approach. They come up dressed in armor too hot for this place, and dismount. They don't look happy to see you. As they approach, they keep hands on their weapons."Are you the mage who inhabits this place? The one who slaughtered innocent men in their sleep?"A) "No, I'm the one who's house was nearly destroyed by dogs in helmets."B) "And so what if I am?"C) "i don't want trouble."D) Other
>>29645924>A) "No, I'm the one who's house was nearly destroyed by dogs in helmets."
>>29645924pick some nick nack from out of our pocket. Any old useless thing will do. And set timer to five minutes.
Rolled 12>>29645924>A) "No, I'm the one who's house was nearly destroyed by dogs in helmets."In the name of the great Arco Baleno, you guys will get your asses kicked if you try anything.
>>29645955>>29645924actually, no, make that 3 minutes
Rolled 2>>29645924Hey, Rags, want to choose the description already?
>>29645933>>29645964>>29645955As you speak, you remove a wad of paper from your pocket. A page torn out of a notebook to make the grocery list last week. The soldiers don't seem to notice you fiddling with it. One of them steps up, half drawing his sword in anger."You killed Republic soldiers. Did you think we wouldn't come for you? You were an idiot to stay in the same place. Or perhaps it was you were too scared to run? Either way, we won't fall for your funny tricks. We have our own mages in the Republic. This armor protects us from your electric and fire spells. so you'd best give up now before we have to take a head back to the capitol."A) "Get off my land, or I'll spread you across the dirt like marmalade."B) "There's no need to be violent. I'd love to come see your commanding officer."C) Cast a spellD) Other
>>29646016Little Inferno
>>29646071>B) "There's no need to be violent. I'd love to come see your commanding officer."If they act violently>C) Atom on the paper, throw it to them, timer at 5 seconds.
>>29646071>D) Other"I will give you five minutes to leave this place and never return. Five minutes, then I start getting creative. And whatever shit I did to the last bunch won't even compare to how horribly you lot will be when I'm through with you."
>>29646071>>29646145"Oh, and do feel free to refuse. I'm really looking forward to it."
>>29646129Ok, you're probably right, let's go with this
>>29646129You try to play it light, but they won't buy it. They are clearly out for blood. You begin tossing the paper ball back and forth, toying with them. You can see it grating on their nerves. You tell them that you'll come to the Republic when you're good and ready, and give them 5 seconds to clear out. They laugh. You Atom the ball, and toss it into the air in front of the nearest one, then Step back to the top of the mesa. You close your eyes and listen as a loud boom echoes throughout the flat desert. Screams follow, along with horses and hooves beating a retreat. You wait a minute to cool off, the Step back down. The floor is covered in red mist. There are chunks of armor, men and horse lying about. Luckily, one of them seemed to get off with little more than two liquified legs. You approach him, as he begs you for mercy.A) Finish him offB) Ask him where he lives and bring him homeC) Step on his chest and ask where his courage ran off to.D) Other
>>29646358C, D (interrogation), B
>>29646358actually, cancel B.
>>29646403>C)>D) Mend his legs>D) Interrogate
>>29646432>>29646358for now
>>29646403>>29646436You taunt him, using his shirt to wipe the blood off of your boot. You reach down and put his legs to rights. Red mist gathers from all around, combining into a pair of working legs. He seems amazed and horrified. You tell him not to move, or you'll make the same thing happen to one of the hairs on his head. He freezes solid.A) Where is he stationedB) Where is he fromC) Where is his commanderD) Other
>>29646551>A) Where is he stationed>B) Where is he from>C) Where is his commander>D) Will you spread the word about the Great Owain?
>>29646551A) Where is he stationedB) Where is he fromC) Where is his commanderD) Where is his family? What is he fighting for? What are the weaknesses of the mages and his commanders? You know, I think this piece might be rather fitting for the previous fight scenes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mua0oM8WCz4what do you guys think?
>>29646637>tfw no headphones/soundboxesNot at home, you see.
>>29646691ah, 'tis a shame
>>29646635>>29646637Through shaking words and coughs, he spills all of the information displayed on his records. "I'm from Dos Palmas, in the Republic. My wife is a milk maid. I enlisted because the Republic offers support to soldiers even after they leave service. They pay us enough to get by even if we can't find work, and it's the only way to get into political office. That's why everyone joins." You apply a bit more pressure with your foot and ask about the mages enlisted in the Republic army. "Agh! They aren't too good! They only know a few spells each. Just enough to get by. They mostly use them to brew potions and tonics for the enlisted. The most any of them can do is shoot lightning, like you! I swear that's all I know!"A) Leave him and go back insideB) Take him to his baseC) Take him to his homeD) Other
>>29646849>C) Take him to his home"a small act of mercy. But cross me again, and your entire family will wish they'd only had their skins flayed."
>>29646849>>29646909This.And remind him to warn others of crossing Owain.
gonna call it quits here, guys. Getting sleepy.
>>29647087See ya.
>>29646909>>29646969You Drag him to his home. The city around you as you reappear is quite developed, full of tall buildings, trees, fountains and people roaming about. The house he resides in is not very impressive, but to be fair you're a bit biased. You tell him to kneel by your feet and remain there until commanded. He doesn't move. You knock on the door and await a response. A woman holding a small baby answers, likely his wife by the shock on her face when she sees him barefoot and frightened. You inform the woman that you have returned her missing dog, and command him to crawl back into his home. He does so, looking ashamed as he crosses his own threshold on hands and knees. You tell them your name, and your place of residence, and to tell everyone they know. You also tell them that if you are ever crossed again, you won't be as kind as you were this time. The two of them, struck with fear, simply retreat back into the house, away from you. You smile and wave, then Step back home to prepare for what lies ahead.
>>29647087>>29647130I'm done for tonight. There may not be a thread tomorrow morning, I'm taking the child to see Frozen. I'll try to get one up later, but it's possible I might have work to do. Just remember that I love you all and hope you come back again.
>>29647189Love you, man!Until next time.
