Your head begins to spin, dizzy from sleep and worry. Okay, you need a plan. There is an alcove behind you leading back down to the Atrium beneath the tower, where Nesus and his Throne Room are located, as well as another unexplored passage. Directly across from you is another alcove with more marble stairs spiraling upwards into the upper floors of the tower. The wall to your left is devoid of any physical oddities, simply adorned with a large Orange and Red tapestry much akin to some foreign flag. To your right there is a large, arched double door made of very solid looking wood. You can see that a heavy bar has been laid across it. That must have been what kept you from getting inside last night!

You have a few options for whatever it is you want to accomplish today. Do you...

>Go explore the upper sections of the tower?
>Go back and continue exploring the lower sections of the tower?
>Go outside and explore the courtyard some more?
>Other..? (Write In)

>>30410136
>Go explore the upper sections of the tower?
Sounds like a safe option.

>>30410136
Go exploran the tower!

>>30410122
I have a couple of names:
Aramos Carver. Seraph Sigmar
Magnus Njal Felix
Azariah. Septimus Ulric

>>30410122
Tim the Enchanter!

You stand and stretch, then pick your staff up off the floor. You guess now is as good a time as any to discover what else is in the tower. The Corpse thing, Nesus, said that some of Sindarius' stuff should still be around, and you can imagine that the possessions of an ancient Archmagi are wondrous artifacts indeed.

You walk across the barren marble floor to the other end of the room and ascend the steps, emerging on the second level. It seems just as big as the main floor, the only major physical difference being the large green stained glass window overlooking the courtyard. Light is currently streaming into the room, throwing green patterns across the floor. You also notice that the ceiling of the room is made of dark wood, as opposed to the marble that has so far marked the tower.

>This room appears to be empty at the moment. Perhaps you could put something in here when you have things to put places.

Well, that sure was an informative bout of exploration. Do you...

>Continue up the spiral staircase?
>Go back downstairs and explore the rest of the lower levels?
>Go back downstairs and explore the courtyard?
>Other...? (Write In)

>>30410478
Continue up in Search of a Library

>>30410501
this

Well, the Corpse did say that there was a library on the third floor, and that would be the floor right above you. You ascend the marble steps once more and find yourself looking into one of the most cozy rooms you have ever seen. Tall wooden bookshelves line the circular chamber, going all the way up to the ceiling. Opposite your position in the room is a large stone fireplace, complete with a burning fire and logs and all the other things a comfy fireplace should have. A big, plush blue chair sits in front of the fireplace, with a small table right next to it, stacked high with all manner of books.

On the west end of the room is a mirror hanging between a gap in the bookshelves, big enough that you could walk right through it were it a door. The frame is carved in a gleaming metal, possibly silver. There are funny looking runes etched into the floor in front of it.

>Congratulations! You have found the library! This gives you access to studying and learning magic and principles related to magic!

Well this was a nice little discovery. Based on the height of the tower and the height of the rooms, you can guess that there are two more levels to the tower. Do you...

>Continue upwards?
>Go back down and explore somewhere? (Specify)
>Study in the library? (Roll 1d100)
>Other..? (Write In)

Rolled 94

>>30410722
>Study in the library? (Roll 1d100)

>>30410722
Have we found stockpiles of any sort?
If not we should prioritize that gonna need food and supplies

>>30410722
>Other...? (Write In)

Examine the mirror

>>30410775
You found what you can assume to be food down in the lower levels, in the cellar. If nothing else, there is enough wine to last you for a year or more.

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>>30410762
I'm assuming high is good

Rolled 10

>>30410831
I hope so.
>inb4 we summon a arch demon

>>30410896
Is this a vote for studying in the library or just a statement.

Rolled 89

>>30410927
Just a statement

>>30410804
We didn't lock the cellar door behind us did we ?

That's something we should take care of.

>>30411026
>>30410783
>>30410775
>>30410762

Hmm. Looks like we have a lot of opinions on what should be done. Can I get a tiebreaking vote, or at least have everyone come to a consensus?

>>30411046
Magic first. No way we're wasting that roll.

Cellar door can (hopefully) wait.

>>30411046
Studying

>>30411046
Study nao

>>30411067
>>30411046
>>30411055


Right then. You suppose that since you're already here, you may as well browse through the library and see what you can see.

You begin to peruse the books on the shelves, looking for anything moderately interesting.
“Summoning: A Treatise on Spirits and the Ether” That might be fairly informative. Flipping it open you see that it's full of strange runes and terminologies.
“On Magic and the Soul” This seems like a good basic thing to begin learning from. It has nicely formed paragraphs in plain simple language. Nothing fancy, though you doubt it'll do much in the way of teaching you actual magic.
“The Principles of Rogeth” A small, leather book, looking more like a journal than anything else. The writing is neat, but it seems to ramble in places. It looks like it might have something to do with shaping the inner soul into useful things.
“Sorcery Across the Ages” This book seems to have all sorts of descriptions of incantations and basic spells.
“The Binding: Principles of The Soul” This is a large, dusty tome containing information related to the capture and binding of spirits into items.

Which book do you decide to read?

Rolled 20

>>30411207
“The Principles of Rogeth”

The best type of magic, is the one that comes from within.

>>30411207
I say start with the basic “On Magic and the Soul” seeing as we pretty much know nothing about magic

>>30411207
>“The Binding: Principles of The Soul” This is a large, dusty tome containing information related to the capture and binding of spirits into items.
I really, really want to start making artifacts.

>>30411239
Second this.

I'd rather have sorcery across the ages, but an introductory book is good nonetheless

>On Magic and the Soul

"It has long been the subject of the greatest debate of metaphysics; Does the spirit exist because of magic, or does magic exist because of the spirit? Many of the greatest Magi have pondered long and hard over such questions, a long list including Sindarius the Great, Seer Rogeth, King Nesus, and Calib the Wise to name a few. The question can only truly be examined though when it is taken into account the many forms and evocations that are used in the power of magic..."

You continue to read on, though its scholorly droning starts to wear at your brain. Whatever, you feel as if you have a better grasp as to what exactly magic is now. You bet that your future studies will go a bit faster now! (+10% research and study speed)

Putting the book down, you stand and stretch as your stomach lets out a loud grumble. Oh yeah, you're kind of hungry. It might be wise to find some food somewhere.

Do you...?
>Continue upwards?
>Go back down and explore somewhere? (Specify)
>Other..? (Write In)

>>30411207
>“Sorcery Across the Ages”
keep it simple stupid

Rolled 45

>>30411383
>Continue upwards?

>>30411383
>>Continue upwards!

>>30411383
I say we get what we have to do downstairs done before we go up further.

Go check on the food and the cellar door.

>>30411414
Second

>>30411414
Sure, that seems reasonable.

(1/2)

Driven by your awakened sense of hunger, you head back downstairs. You remember seeing a room full of sacks and crates and wine while you were exploring the cellar, maybe there's something in there that you can eat?

Past the empty room, past the foyer, down into the atrium of the lower level, then back upstairs again into the cellar hallway. So many stairs that by the time you reach the room with the racks of wine, your legs are starting to burn a bit. They must still be sore from the long run you had last night.

Before you enter the stockroom, you decide that it may be wise to check on the cellar door. It's as closed as you left it, but you take it upon yourself to slide the locking bar into place anyways. After all, you don't want anything sneaking into the tower and catching you unawares.

=

The stockroom is full of crates containing dried vegetables, grains, jars of fruit in fancy looking glass cases, and all sorts of other food-like materials. The only thing you see that isn't in abundance is meat products. You suppose you can sit and take your fill though.

>>30411517
(2/2)

As you finish up a jar of red berries, you hear what sounds like shouting coming from up above the cellar door in the courtyard. The voice is loud, VERY loud, but does not seem threatening or unfriendly. You wonder who, or what, it could be?

>What do you do, young child?

>>30411542
Is there a window facing that side of the tower ? If so go have a look at the person knocking.

>>30411578
This

>>30411542
Ask Lord Skellie what do

>>30411596
But lord Skellie is unavailable for six more days since we just talked to him yesterday.

>>30411578
This. If no window available put your ear to either the basement door or the front door and see if you recognise the voice.

>>30411606
Oh then>>30411578
Seems good

You remember the window on the second story of the tower, and, as quickly as you can, you try to make your way back there. Down the stairs in the cellar, through the atrium, back up the stairs to the foyer, across the room to the marble staircase, and then up one flight.
Phew.

You need to get in shape.

Once you got up into the foyer, you could hear the man shouting a bit clearer. He seems to be lost, poor fellow, shouting if there is anyone there. Looking out through the stained glass of the empty room, you can barely see a large figure with long black hair standing in the middle of the courtyard. He's decked out in heavy looking armor with menacing spikes jutting from all sorts of angles. You can't see his face very well, but you're sure you've never seen him before.

>You could leave this guy, after all he might be trouble. Or perhaps you could go out and greet him? You don't see any weapons on his person, just that scary looking armor...

>What do you do, young child?

>>30411700
Just wait until they go away, we don't want no trouble. At least until we can actually cast a spell.

>>30411700
Oh boy. I'd say we keep watching him for a while and try not to be noticed.

Even without weapons he'd probably fuck us up if he means harm.

>>30411700
Go back down to the cellar, listen to what he has to say.

>>30411801
This. Let's at least give the guy a chance.

Would any of you like to attempt to communicate with the mystery man, or are you to be a silent observer?

>>30411890
Silent

>>30411890
Depends. If he's going to break down the door then yes, if not I'd rather listen to what he has to say before taking this decision.

>>30411890
Before we do anything other than our staff is there anything else to defend ourselves with?

>>30411890
Observe him for a while and see if we get any new information about him.

I guess that's silent

>>30411934
Not that you have seen thus far, though you have yet to explore the rest of the lower levels of the tower, and there is still one more floor to the tower proper left unseen.

You decide that it might be best to listen more to what he has to say before you answer him. You briefly think about going back to the cellar to listen to him through the door, but then you realize that you're just as likely to hear what he is saying in the foyer.

“Help me, please!” The voice seems a desperate shout. “I've no money to pay you, but I can offer my service! Please, show me mercy! I've been lost for two days with no food or shelter! If anyone is there, let me in I beg!”

Well, it certainly sounds like an honest plea. But why would a man with armor like that be lost this far north up the coast? The nearest town to your village was a full week to the south, and even there they wouldn't have had a blacksmith skilled enough to make armor such as that.

His shouts seem to be getting weaker. He sounds like he might be ready to give up. If you're to make your presence known, it is suggested that you do so quickly.

Do you...
>Let him in?
>Let him leave?
>Other...? (Write In)

>>30412155
>Let him leave
I don't trust this guy, he seems fishy.

>>30412155
Is sense motive a thing and can we use it?

Captcha : nunvria through
Apparently captcha wants to let this guy in

>>30412155
>>30412176
He might be an adventurer... Could be useful as an ally.

Then again if he starts shit we won't be able to do anything about it I reckon.

>>30412155
>>Other...? (Write In)
Ask him who he is and where he's from.

Remember how skelly king told us the tower had defenses ? I'm gonna bet they'll activate if he gets violent.

>>30412239
Exactly, we should learn more spells first.

I say let him in. We're in a big tower and we have a staff, I'm sure we could bluff our way as a wizard or something.

>>30412252
That's right, I forgot. Let's hear him out and see if the defenses work.

Then again, skellybro said the tower will defend itself, and us only by extension I guess

>>30412155
>Let him in?

I don't really think we should let a dude possibly die of thirst because of paranoia.

Maybe should from a balcony or something. Ask him who he is.

>>30412304
That's my point, if he start trying to break the door I bet it's gonna give him a run for his money.

>>30412308
Let's not get outside in any way. If he's a mage it might give him a chance to enchant us or something.

It's kind of a big debate. On the one hand, if you let him in and he's dangerous he could very easily kill your scrawny ass. On the other hand though, he did say he would pay with a service. It might be useful to have a tough looking guy like that hanging around with you.

You eventually decide that you should go ask him a few questions, but you can't figure out any way to speak with him without going outside yourself. If only you had a balcony here instead of this green window....

You stamp your staff on the floor, and sparks fly. You feel, for a moment, like you are underwater, and something heavy has just passed you by. A wave of.. something.. washing over you. Your vision blurs for a moment, and you hear a ringing in your ears. Then, just as quickly as it came, the feeling stops. You're left standing in front of an arched opening leading out to a large balcony.

Well. It seems the tower is magic after all.

You step out onto the semicircular balcony and grasp one of the elegant iron rails with one hand, holding the staff by your side with the other. Wait, what were you going to say to this man again...?

>Write In

>>30412155
Shout from inside. See what his story is, first.

>>30412446
"Who are you and why did you come here?"

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>>30412446
>We can transform the tower

Just ask what his story is. Don't forget to mention the armor.

>>30412446
Oh and also, maybe we might want to pretend we're an apprentice and speaking for the arch mage of the tower?

Could be safer to bluff and not let him know it's just a weak-ass boy in here.

>>30412510
Said weak ass boy just made a balcony appear out of nowhere. I don't think he's gonna assume we can't handle ourselves now.

Also I don't like dropping lies when they're not absolutely necessary. Will just get us into trouble later.

>>30412580
Weeell. It's half-truths. There is some crazy ass skeleton king in the basement.

Oh well, no lies for now.

“Who are you, and what are you doing here?”

You try to sound as loud and intimidating as possible. Growing up with no one around but your uncle, you didn't often have to speak to people. You were kind of a shut-in, relying on food from neighbors and the generosity of the village to get by, and when you weren't taking care of your uncle inside your little shack, you were wandering the woods or sitting on your perch up on the slopes.

The man below you raises his head to look at you. You're surprised to see that he wears a plain dull gray mask, fashioned with hard lines and a small mouth slit. It appears to be made of some sort of metal, maybe iron. “I'm a soldier looking for quarter. Please sir, I've been wandering for two days with no food and I'm on my last legs. Please just throw me some food, let me sleep in the stables. I won't be a bother, I swear! I'll even work for you, please, just show some mercy!”

He seems to be sincere, though he didn't entirely answer your questions. Do you want to interrogate him more, or leave him outside, or what?

>What is your decision, young Magi?

>>30412699
Say it again

"Answer the question, who are you and what are you doing here?"

>>30412699
I didn't ask WHAT you are I ask WHO you are

Is that tower shaped like a penis?

>>30412699
"Tell me your story and your reason to be here. Then I will consider showing hospitality"

>>30412755
I thought so too, but my drawfriend assured me that no one would mistake it for a phallus in any way.

>>30412766
This, try not to sound too much like an ass

In any case we can probably drop him some food and let him sleep in the stable.

>>30412766
Oh and add "Do not to try and lie to me. I will be able to tell."

>>30412781
Actually we could maybe even drop him a slice of bread and some dried fruit or something. We probably don't want him passing out while he tells his story.

>captcha timhome edward

>>30412821
Yea give him half a carrot or something

>half a carrot
We friendly goyim now

(1/2)


Hmm. He didn't answer your question the first time, and you aren't very comfortable with that. You gave him your terms, so its only fair that he actually abide by them.

“I did not ask WHAT you are, I ask as to WHO you are.”

Again, you attempt to take on the commanding tone that you heard Nesus use last night. You hope it works.

“Tell me your name and your story, and I will consider your request!”

You notice the man's shoulders bob in what you can only assume to be a sigh as his head drops down, his gaze seeming to settle upon the dirt at his feet.

“And do not try and lie to me! I will be able to tell!”

Ha. Nice flourish you've thrown in there. Of course it's a bold-faced lie, but it isn't like the stranger knows that.

(2/2)
The stranger faces up to you again, this time taking a gauntleted hand and removing the mask from his face. He brushes his long, black hair back and begins his story.

“My name is Brandon. I was the captain of a band of soldier that fought under the banner of a man named Carrigan. Three days ago I learned that he planned to burn down a village up in the mountains, and so I abandoned my post. I have been wandering for the past two days, trying to find some place where I can secure passage back to the south. Please, just give me a bit of bread. You don't even have to let me stay here, I'll be gone at your command.” He falls to his knees, dark hair hanging down over his face.

Wait, burning down a mountain village? This man must know about the raid that destroyed your home! If what he says is true, he had no part in it himself. But if he's lying, there's no telling what he might plan on doing.

>What will you decide, young Magi?

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>>30413037
Let him inside, but leer at him for a while.
Then give him food and water

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>>30413037
Open the door.

>>30413037
Ask him about the armor

>>30413037
Do we have a room that we can lock from the outside? I'd bid him in, provide him food and if he wants to stay the night, we *could* lock him in the room, just so he doesn't try anything funny.

>>30413106
Oh, forgot:

Would it be a good idea to offer him some wine? Maybe we'll get more out of him if he loosens up.

I'll be taking a short, 10-minute break. You probably won't notice any sort of slowing in the pace, but just in case you do you'll know that it is planned.

>Also, note that the tower seems to have reacted to your need of a specific addition once. Who's to say it won't do so a second time? But of course, who is to say that you can even replicate those results?

>>30413106
We have the empty room. And I'm gonna bet we'll magically find a spare mattress somewhere if we look for it.

>>30413170
I wonder if we can magic a lock, just in case.

>>30413220
This is a good idea.

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>>30413170
So, can we shape the tower into a less obviously phallic shape?

>>30413250
>Not making the tower even more phallic
pleb

We'll while we wait how about we come up with a Name?

My Vote is for Magnus

>>30413310
Good idea, voting for Ricard

>>30413310
Seconding Magnus

>>30413347
>>30413310
Thirding Magnus

>>30413310
Don't you have an even more obvious wizard name ?

>>30413329
Second

>>30413329
Eh, I third this.

We should build some spheres next to the tower, spheres with plants growing on them.

>>30413310
Voting for Magnus
>>30413432
Wouldn't a mage give there kid a magey name?

>>30413455
Because our phallic tower needs balls

>>30413483
I have a feeling that our father didn't want to draw too much attention to us.

And marcus isn't very magey either

>>30413493
No, because spheres and plants are around mages a lot, get your mind out of the gutter.

>>30413329
This

>>30413521
What about DeMarcus Mage of the Hood

>>30413455
I bet we won't need it. The previous mage probably already had a way to get food.

>>30413521
I was going with the "us" naming theme since our uncle was Folius Sindarius and our papi was Marcus. Magnus seemed like a good name has a nice authoritative ring to it

So should we continue to study the concepts and upgrade our learning speed or just go straight to a learning book, also did we finish exploring the bottom part of the castle.

>>30413682
We should probably have a look at the entire tower. Then we can get to hardcore studying

>>30413715
Sure.i'm a summoning fan, and i'm hoping we pick that since its always ignored in other quest with magic for some reason.
plus our unlce knew some summoning magic.

>>30413682
After we deal with Brandon. Learning the concepts seems best to me mainly because we don't know a lot having a basic understanding of magic before we learn a spell seems like a good idea don't wanna accidentally summon arch demons and what not.

>>30413762
Yeah, basics first.

>>30413762
Yeah, and fortunately this isn't a quest where they lock you in a school of magic so we can always learn everything here.

>>30413756
Overhuman Quest is a thing

>>30413812
I'd assume that'd slow down our overall progress though.

You're still not sure if you can trust him, but at least he isn't armed. You disappear from the balcony and take your time going down the stairs and into the cellar to get a loaf of bread and a bottle of wine for your new guest. When you get back to the foyer, you take a moment to straighten out your simple clothes and make yourself seem regal and presentable. You step forward and unbar, then open, the massive double doors.
-------------------------------

The man who stands before you is absolutely massive. If you had to guess as to his height, you would say he's somewhere around seven feet tall. His hands look large enough to palm your head. You can see dusty stubble on his chin, and his eyes are the sort of gray that reminds you of a sky before a storm.
“Many thanks, young lord, for the mercy and hospitality.” His voice seems regal and measured, but you can tell even through his armor that he's shaking from hunger.

You present him with the food, which he practically inhales. He also manages to drain half the bottle of wine before setting it down.

Wow.

“My name is Magnus,” you say, thoroughly intimidated by this mountain of a man. “You have been given food and shown mercy. Tonight, I will allow you to sleep....”

>”In the tower, but stay on the first floor only.”
>”In the tower, wherever you wish.”
>”Outside in the stables.”
>”In the cellar.”
>Other...(Write In)

>>30413901
>>”In the tower, but stay on the first floor only.”
That where the empty room is, right ?

>>30413901
>”In the tower, but stay on the first floor only.”

>>30413928
If there is an empty room there, then this.

We don't want him in our fancy library, nor do we want him to disturb skellybro.
And putting him in the stables is a dick move.

We should probably look for a matress or at least a blanket he could use. We'll sleep in the comfy library chair tonight. Or maybe there's a bedroom further top.

>>30413901
First floor only

>>30413928
Nah, it goes

Top Floor (unexplored)
Library
Empty Room
Foyer (Ground Floor and I assume First Floor)
-------------------- (Ground)
- - - - - - - - - - - (Cellar)
Atrium - - - - - - - - - /|\ - - - - - - Throne Room/Unexplored Room

>>30413970
And don't forget to bar the door tonight

>>30413997
Definitely this.

>>30413901
>>>”In the tower, but stay on the first floor only.”

>>30413970
I'd bet the top floor is the mage's room

>>30413987
Depends where you're from, ground floor isn't always the first floor.

>>30413987
First Floor then not like there's anything he could do there

I suggest if possible we try to will the tower into such a way he can't leave the floor without us allowing it

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>>30414028
Hopefully it has an AngryDome for when we have to Rage

“.... right here on the first floor. Make no attempts to travel further into the tower.”

That sounds good. Pompous enough to come off as powerful, but not threatening. And he seems to be okay with the arrangement.

“Thank you, young lord,” He bows deeply, wine bottle clutched in his hand, “Your mercy knows no bounds. Please enlighten me though, are you the master of this tower? If not, is he about? I have observed the use of magic in this place in the crafting of the balcony, and if there is indeed a Magi of the Circle about, I have important information to share with them.”

A Magi of the what? What circle? Oh boy, you feel like lying in a situation might get you in a bit over your head. Of course, you could probably bluff long enough to get into the library and figure out what he's talking about. Maybe. And what exactly are you going to do with him around? Continue exploring and waiting for Uncle? What about when your uncle finally shows up? Gah, so many things, so many decisions to make.

>What will you do, young Magi? How do you Answer, and what are your Plans?

>>30414172
This is why you should only stay in one thread at a time.

>>30414172
Tell him that the previous lord of the castle has passed and that we are his heir, and tell him to speak of this information that is so dire.

>>30414172
>what are your Plans
finish exploring then go town on studying.

>>30414215
>>30414235
This and this.

>>30414235
>>30414215
Yeah these seem right

>>30414215
>>30414235
Seconding these.

>>30414172
Yes, this is our tower now.

(1/2)
“Well,” You begin, “The previous lord of the tower passed on some time ago. I am his heir, and I suppose that means that any information you have to share should be shared with me.” You cross your arms over your scrawny chest, trying as hard as you can to appear intimidating in front of this titan. What you said isn't TECHNICALLY a lie if, as Nesus informed you last night, you are indeed the descendant of Sindarius himself.

The metal man seems to think for a moment, and with a shrug he begins to pass on his information.
“As I said earlier, I was the captain in a band of soldiers under a man named Carrigan. He wanted to burn down some small mountain village because he believed there to be a powerful artifact hidden there, a knife that can assist in rituals of Binding.” He begins to unstrap some of his armor. “If he was in the north looking for powerful magics, it seems inevitable he will find his way to you, young lord.”

You scratch your chin. A magic knife? You don't know anything about a magic knife hidden in your village. You could understand if he were after your uncle's book, which seems to have actually been some sort of Summoning Tome, or possibly even your staff, but a knife?

“What does this Carrigan figure want with a knife?” You ask.

(2/2)
Brandon continues stripping off his armor, showing you that even without all of the metal he is still a physically imposing man. “I did not question, it was not my place. So long as innocent lives weren't hurt in the process, I was obligated to follow this man until the other captains decided that we no longer needed his money. I do know that he did not seem the most stable sort, often rambling about ascension and devil princes and such.”


“Anyways, it would be wise for someone in the south to be notified that there is a madman with a small army in the north, burning down villages for magical artifacts. If you can send an epistle south to Erodayne or even Arcin, I suggest you do so at once.”

With that, Brandon asks for permission to be excused and rest.

> “You are dismissed.”
> “There's one thing I want to ask you first...” (Write In)

>>30414655
“You are dismissed.”

>>30414655
>“There's one thing I want to ask you first...” (Write In)
can you tell me what he rambled on about, this information maybe more usfeul then you think.
Remember people this animist posses people.

>>30414688
This, lets get to studying

>>30414655
"Sure, make yourself at home"

Let's try and be friends with mount muscle.

>If you can send an epistle south to Erodayne or even Arcin, I suggest you do so at once

Let's look for a spell capable of that, maybe that mirror can help.

>>30414704
This. Afterwards go back to exploring, then studying.

>>30414704
Seconded we're gonna need the small details

>>30414704
Does he?
>"He'll bind spirits to his own soul instead of summoning and shaping them like everyone else. My guess is that he was trying to find something powerful hidden in your village to bind to his soul, which brings me to your next question...."

I see nothing there about possession.

>>30414821
It sounds like he can posses people if he bound some one else to his spirit.

>>30414821
Eh we'll it seems like he's doing some other rare form of magic. Still it's best to get all the details

>>30414897
While we're talking about details, a physical description might help .

“You can make yourself at home,” you say, giving your best attempt at a friendly smile. It's probably best to be friends with Mount Muscle. “But there is one thing I want to ask you first. It's about Carrigan and his rambling.”

Brandon finishes taking off his armor and places it on the floor before once again standing tall in front of you. His clothes are simple, white woolen shirt and brown woolen pants. He doesn't seem the part of a wealthy aristocrat or anything like that. “Well, mostly it was mumbles about how one day he would have a power to rival that of the gods, or he would preach about the divinity of man, how it is our destiny to become the lords of our own fate.” He shrugs a bit, huge muscled shoulders rising and falling. “I'm not sure. It all sounded like nonsense to me. I do recall one particularly heated sermon in which he claimed to be harnessing the power of the Princes of Hell themselves, but we soldiers dismissed it as crazy talk.”

You nod, trying to appear knowing and sagely. “Very well then, Brandon. Thank you for the information. You are dismissed.”

The large man stretches and walks to the same part of the room you slept in last night. As he begins to settle down, you turn your mind towards your next task. What should you do? Do you...

>Continue to explore the upper sections of the tower?
>Continue to explore the lower levels of the tower?
>Study in the Library? (1d100 or specify a book)

>>30415044
>>Continue to explore the lower levels of the tower?
lets finish checking the place out first.

Rolled 23

>>30415044
>Study in the Library
"The Principles of Rogeth"

>>30415044
We might wanna study the library for a way to send a message like Brandon suggested. I don't think we should wait too long on that. On the other hand maybe we find something that could help us with that in the cellar or the top of the tower.

>>30415044
>>Continue to explore the upper sections of the tower?

Studying can wait a couple turns. I want to know what the hell we're working with here.

>>30415124
Agreed

Rolled 74

>>30415124
Changing my vote to this.

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>>30415044
Harnessing the power of the princes of hell you say
Pic related
Also as >>30415018
The captain pointed out we don't know what he looks like see If Brandon could give us a description and I remember he said he'd serve us ask him what exactly does he mean by that what's his abilities/talents

>>30415194
I feel like questioning Brandon further can wait until he had some rest. I doubt he's just going to run off.
He said it's important to message the south, so we better get on that now. Or at least finish exploring

Studying can wait. You should probably explore that last level of the tower anyways, see exactly what it is you're dealing with.

You leave Brandon behind and head up the marble stairs, past the empty room, past the library, and find yourself in a bit of an odd looking room when you consider the rest of the tower. Unlike the other rooms, this one is not round, possessing four walls. Each wall has a giant rectangular window set into the side, giving you an amazing view of every direction. You can see the sun just about to set over the horizon in the west beyond the waves. The mountains to the east are lit up brilliantly.

There are shelves all around with many strange looking alchemical devices, many maps and charts of stars, odd tools with hooks and prongs, cabinets filled with blank parchment and even one particularly ornate china cabinet containing a plethora of silverware. In the middle of the large square room is a grand dining table, intricately designed and carved from what appears to be a single piece of wood.

A ladder descends from one corner of the room, leading up to a loft that covers the northern half like a ceiling. Above the loft, in the shape of a dome, a lattice of iron holds glass panels in place that give you an amazing view of the sky. You bet that when the sun goes down you'll have a breathtaking view of the stars.


This must be the Archmagi's Quarters.

You still have some time left in the day. What else can you accomplish?

>Continue exploring? (Specify where)
>Study in the Library? (Roll 1d100 to find new material, or specify a book)
>Other...? (Write In)

>>30415414
>>>Continue exploring? (Specify where)
Look at the lower floors

Rolled 93

>>30415414
>Study in the Library
The Principles of Rogeth

It's about making stuff with our soul right? So we can have swords made of soul energy, or we can get a bow and use soul arrows.

Rolled 79

>>30415393
"Above the loft, in the shape of a dome, a lattice of iron holds glass panels in place that give you an amazing view of the sky."
Angry Dome confirmed

Look for a book the explains how the tower is connected to us

>>30415393
So... Is there a bed up here somewhere? In the loft?

>>30415461
Shouldn't we try and find a way to send that message? Dunno which book that would be in though

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>>30415393
>many strange looking alchemical devices

>Continue exploring? (Specify where)
Down as far as we can go.

First thing tomorrow we get that message sent.

>>30415508
Probably the one with basic magic spells

>>30415508
Yeah, but we should probably get an offensive spell first just in case, then we can focus on sending the message. And who knows, maybe we'll find a way to send the message in that book.

Rolled 25

>>30415461
We Quincy now

Rolled 7

>>30415414
>>>Study in the Library? (Roll 1d100 to find new material, or specify a book)
The basics

>>30415586
We've already read it!

Rolled 8

>>30415414
Go down below, but if this loses then go for the summoning book.

>>30415610
I doubt we studied the whole book 100% already in one sitting.

Rolled 96

>>30415610
no we read it partly.

So whats the decision?
1) Study in the library?
2) Explore the lower levels?

>>30415707
1

>>30415461
>It's about making stuff with our soul right?

Most of those books seem to be. I'd still prefer a real longsword with the soul of an ancient master swordsman binded to it.

>>30415707
2

>>30415707
2

>>30415707
2

>>30415707
1

Rolled 51

>>30415707
2

>>30415785
Keep leaving the dice on

Now you've found a place to sleep at least. You can assume that there is a bed up on the balcony, even if you don't know that for certain. It's going to be dark soon though, and you may as well go explore the rest of the tower.

Arming yourself with your staff, you descend the stairs down to the foyer, where Brandon is fast asleep against a wall. The empty wine bottle rolling around by his side tells you that he won't be sleeping lightly at least.

As you continue to go lower, down into the Atrium, you take in all the details that you barely noticed before. While the walls are made of the same dark gray stone as the tower above, the floor is cut from a brilliant white marble that seems polished enough to show your reflection. A large circle of blue granite marks the very center of the Atrium. You stride across the floor to the closed door at the opposite end of the room.

As you press the old wooden door open and look down the steep, shadowy stairway, you can almost imagine that you hear a wailing from somewhere below. Surely that's just your imagination though, right? You grab one of the magically lit torches from the wall and stand at the edge of the stairs.

>Continue on? (Y/N)

>>30415898
y

>>30415898
y

oh shit oh shit oh shit

>>30415898
>Y

>>30415898
N
No spooky ghost please surely we could wait a few days for Emperor Skellington the IV to give us some info

>>30415898
Y

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>>30415985
>Emperor Skellington the IV

>>30415898
y

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>>30415985
the IV? Is he on life support or something?

Well. All or nothing, you suppose. Reaffirming your grip on the staff and the torch, you make your way down the steep stairs. They seem to go on forever, and it feels like minutes have gone by before you reach the bottom. The walls down here seem more cut right from the rock than shaped in any sort of way.

You stand in a hallway much like the one in the cellar. To your right, a doorway reveals a small room with what looks like a well in it. The doorway on your left leads to a room full of chairs, couches, and other assorted furniture. You see at the end of the hallway, past a few more doors and a larger alcove bathed in a lone shaft of light, a strange looking figure covered in dusty cobwebs. As you approach it, it raises its head and a soft yellow light fills its sculpted eye sockets. It pulls itself from the wall, trailing behind cobwebs and dust, and takes a shaky step towards you.

“Goodevening, master Marcus. I have long awaited your return.”

>END THREAD

Thanks for playing everyone! Your support is much appreciated! Any questions, comments, or concerns can be shared with me right here in the thread! Also, part 3 should be going up at some point tomorrow afternoon. I'll be getting a twitter soon, and once that happens I'll have a more set schedule for this quest!

Thanks again everyone!

>>30416072
Well he has been sitting on that throne for who knows how long

>>30416163
Also, if anyone wishes to read the full excerpt from the book On Magic and the Soul, it can be found here http://pastebin.com/K4fmGPW3

>>30416163
Aww, cliffhanger! I liked it and I'll be waiting for part 3.

>>30416214
>>30416163
What time 4chan time?

>>30416163
Thanks for QMing, was a blast.

>>30416163
so either we just got a servant or a tutor.

>>30416249
Anywhere between 17:00 and 20:00

>>30416163
Bretty good so far.

>>30416163
See you tomorrow space cowboy
Stay Golden

Thread is now archived if anyone wants to go vote.

>>30416280
Do you have a twitter?