>>30955605
B) Wander the village

Maybe we can find some old family friends that have some supplies to spare

Rolled 17

Is our character equipped with a penis or a vagina?

>>30955939
The character is hopefully assuming direct control of a phallus object between the legs

>>30955853
You head into the village proper, a crowd of feeble huts made of wood and straw, hoping to obtain something worthwhile from your neighbors.

You run into a woman, feeding a babe at the breast as she watches the sky. When she notices you, she smiles. However, when she sees the grim expression on your face, she understands immediately what has happened, and what you intend to do.

"I'm sorry you must go through this. And I wish you would stay here, where it's safe. But I knew your father, and if you're like him, you won't change your mind now." She stands, still holding the child to her teet, and opens the door to her home for you. "Come in for a moment. I'll give you a little something, and you can wash your face. If you're going out into the world, at least show the gods your face, so they know you."

You follow her in. She sets the babe down in a basket, where it begins cooing and writhing about. She points you to a basin of water, and heads over to a small box. You look at the basin. Your face is indeed filthy. So covered in dirt so as to obscure it, in fact. You reach in with your hands and scoop out some water. After a minute or so, your look back into the water to see thick mud gathered there, but at least your face and hair are clean. You look over to a shattered mirror and inspect your face.

A) You are a boy
B) You are a girl

>>30955955
A) You are a boy

>>30955989
You run your wet hand through your hair, pulling it back on your head. Your features are really starting to come in, and even you can see the resemblance to your father. You can't quite recall how old you are, but it's more than ten by now.

You turn back to the woman. She holds out a small cloth with a few things on it. "It's not much, but it should help you nonetheless. If you don't know where you want to go, you should try the city. At least you might meet someone who can point you in the right direction, since not a one of us out here know how to read a map. Oh, and don't even think about going out into the wild without something to protect yourself. The wolves won't attack during summer, but bandits are going to start coming down from the mountain soon." You take the items she gives you and tie them up in your sack. When you look back up, she places her hands on either side of your head and leaves a kiss on your forehead. "May the gods, all of them, watch you."

You step back outside. It'll be noon soon, and you still aren't sure what to do next.

A) Head into the city
B) Go to the fields
C) Wander the village
D) Other

You have obtained Cheese x1, 4 silver coins, flint

D) try to find someone to teach you skills useful into a city ( a merchant, for exemple)

question: does being illetrate is common is this land? Also, what do we know about the land?

>>30956258
*Is being illetrate common in this land?

>>30956173
B) Go to the fields

Search for a sickle we're going to need some protection

>>30956258
Illiteracy is quite common among most people, as there are no establishments of primary education. However, anyone with a job that requires keeping records would know how to read and count much higher than you, so there are plenty of people who could help you. And all the merchants would be in town at this time.

>>30956258
You know nothing that doesn't involve growing plants, counting to ten, or making stew.

>>30956307
You head down to the fields, crossing a small creek along the way.

When you arrive, many of the workers are still tending the crops. Wheat, potatoes and barley stretch as far as the eye can see. You slide down the muddy slope to the wheat field, and walk around, looking for anything useful. You scan the mud as you walk, trying not to disturb the workers. Finally, you spot something shiny. You hurry over and look at it.

It appears to be a small pocket knife, complete with a leather sheath. It's only about three inches long, but it could still be quite useful. You stow it away.

A) Head back to the village
B) Head into town
C) Other

Is the hut worth anything? Did our father own something or did he have debts?

>>30956566
C) Other

Try to convince the farmers for something to eat

>>30956566
Hey, Rags about the "participaition in threads" thing, I participated most of the thread last night but I had to leave, since I'm at GMT -3 it was already pretty late for me.

>>30956836
You approach the workers in the field. They are hard at work, slaving beneath the hot sun. They don't seem too upset by this, but you suppose it's just an ordinary day for them. One of them recognizes you, and ask how your father is feeling. You tell them what happened, and they hold a moment of silence for you. After, you explain that you plan to leave town and make a name for yourself. This gets a laugh out of a few of them, but they are kind enough to toss a few things your way.

You obtain: 5 silver, Biscuit x10

One of the workers tells you that his own brother left to cross the Red Sand River not a year ago, to try his luck in the free cities. It's a dangerous place, where men live and die by the sword, but if you're fortunate you can amass much there. With some help, you figure out which way is east, the direction to the river. This might be a possible place to start.

A) Head into the city
B) Go east, through the city
C) Other
A) Head into town

>>30956818
He was just a farmhand. He worked for a share, just like everyone else, and made a few coins on the side with odd jobs.

>>30957123
No worries

A) Head into the city

>>30957135
I received: Ham sandwich with mushy tomato slices and too much mayo. She tries, but there's only so much she can do with a child's knife

>>30957135
A) Head into town

>>30957178
This
I think there isnt much else we could do here

>>30957193
I'm surprised she was able to slice the tomatos at all hah

>>30957135
Does our town have a mayor?
If so I change my vote here>>30957294
To going to see if he has a spare map
hopefully he can sgow us some places

>>30957178
>>30957255
>>30957294
With all your immediate preparations done, you decide to make for the city.

A dirt road leads into town, a wide path that carts travel by almost daily. When you arrive at the gate, two kindly men in robes and chainmail greet you, checking your sack before they allow you in.

You have never been inside the walls before. The buildings here look very sturdy, brick glistening in the morning sunlight as people in fine clothes wander about. The greatest landmark is a tall, mighty palace high on a hill. From what you've heard, people go there to pledge themselves to the gods. You yourself lack much direction, simply following the flow of people until you come to a large are near the center of town. There is a large fountain here, surrounded by many people. You approach and peer into the water, amazed at how clear it is. There also appear to be old copper coins at the bottom, but you wouldn't be able to reach them without jumping in, and you suspect that would be frowned upon. You hear a small commotion over to the side, and look to see what the cause is.

A few yards away, three young boys, perhaps a few years younger than you, stand looking cross at two girls. One of them is small, crying into a stuffed rabbit, and the other, dressed in a vibrant robe of white and yellow, stands in front of her, facing off against the boys. She holds a wooden playsword, similar to one you had long ago.

A) Approach
B) Intervene
C) Ignore them
D) Other

>>30957483
B) Intervene

>>30957528
>>30957483
"Pa said men don't hit girls!"

can't let em bully little girls.

>>30957483
B) Intervene

Papa taught us real men dont attack girls

>>30957528
>>30957600
You run over, bare feet slapping against the brick street. You make it before anything off happens, and watch as the three boys seem to lose their desire to fight, now that the odds aren't so good. You feel a small hand shove you aside, and look down to see the white robed girl. She is quite fair skinned, likely never having gotten truly messy in her life. Her hair is red and tied into a neat tail.

"Stand back, gentle citizen. These pups are no match for the sword 'Amarok'! One swing of my mighty blade can fell even the mightiest stone tree! Even though it's made of wood!"

A) Stand back
B) Insist on helping
C) Other

>>30957663
>B) Insist on helping
"I've gotta help too, it's not right for me to just watch this and do nothing like all those grown ups do"

>>30957663
Also kudos on paladin girl

>>30957483
B) Intervene

>>30957663
C) Stand back and only intervene if she's in difficulty

I don't know for you, but I love this game

>>30957909
I like it

>>30957698
>>30957750
You stand next to the girl, tall and thin but strong of back. The three young boys, soft from warm beds and mother's hugs, see the animal in you, and start to back off. One of them makes to swing at you, but when you catch his balled fist in your hand, the spine leaks right out of him. The three of them turn tail and run, pledging to come back. You turn back to the girls.

"That was brave of you, but foolish. An untrained civilian like you will only get hurt standing up to thugs like that." The girl pretends to whirl her sword around, and slides it into an invisible sheath. She then turns and kneels down by the smaller girl, comforting her with soft words and pats on the back.

A) Ask her name
B) Ask about the small girl
C) Ask about the town
D) Other

>>30957909
>>30957942
Stick around, there'll be a thread every day for the next three or four, and I do them about four to five days a week.

>>30957970
>A) Ask her name
>B) Ask about the small girl (and if she's alright)
>D) Ask why those assholes were bothering them
>C) Ask about the town

>>30957993
> thread every day for the next three or four
Goddamn, and I'll be having fun studying calculus. Well I can always catch up via archive

>>30957970
A) Ask her name
Also ask if she knows where we could train then

>>30957998
Seconded

>>30957998
>>30958043
The girl brushes off the other, and sends her on her way with a hug and a pat on the head. She then turns to you.

"Forgive my poor manners, sir. I am Annalise, warrior of light! It is my mission to guard the streets of this town, Lumena, from the seedy crooks and cut-throats who would do harm to its people. That girl was merely a victim, teased for her love of her familiar, the white rabbit. I intervened, but do not thank me. For humility is the duty of my house."

You nod as she explains all this, striking brash poses as she speaks. Something about her seems off, but she is sincere in her words at least.

A) Ask about her
B) Ask about a map
C) Ask her if she knows anybody who could teach you
D) Other

>>30958172
>A) Ask about her.
Her 'house, and all that
>C) Ask her if she knows anybody who could teach you

>>30958172
>B) Ask about a map

>>30958172
A) Ask about her

Why do I have the feeling this kid is going to get shanked

>>30958248
I have the feeling she's with someone who's actually strong

>>30958225
>>30958248
She begins a long, rather rehearsed explanation of herself as a hero who defends the innocent from the encroaching darkness of the world. It's quite repetitive, and doesn't really get to the point. She does explain that her older brother is also a hero of the light, but not her sisters who 'only want to put on silly dresses and kiss boys." You ask her about anyone in town who can teach you useful skills.

"The palace up there is where people pledge themselves to light, like I did. But someone as meager as you would never be able to do that. Why you've not even got proper shoes! Who ever heard of a hero who didn't have shoes? I've got shoes. Loads of them. But my father and brother did say that there are plenty of people who they think are quite strong. If we had a map, I could show you where to find them, but you must promise to keep it a secret from villains."

A) Ask to see the palace
B) Follow her to find a map
C) Other

>>30958364
B) Follow her to find a map

>>30958364
>A) Ask to see the palace
She doesn't know what poverty is, lel

>>30958364
>Ask to see the palace
Who knows? Maybe the app proper of child labor.

>>30958451
>>30958460
You ask her to show you to the palace. She fidgets for a moment, then swallows and takes a breath. She agrees to show you out of kindness, and begins leading you up toward the hill. Some people give you odd looks along the way, likely due to how messy you are by comparison. The buildings and people only get fancier as you ascend, too.

You turn a corner and spot the gates to the palace. If you didn't know better, you'd say they were made of gold. A large man in shining armor stands sentinel before them, with an enormous sword on his back. He stares straight ahead, never so much as blinking. Annalise slowly approaches him, shaking a bit as she walks. Something seems to be spooking her.

"I-i'm here to sh-show this boy the inside of the p-p-palace. Please stand aside Oslo." The armored man turns his gaze down at her. She shrinks back and away from him. He then turns to you. His stare is cold and hard as iron.

A) Ask to enter
B) Change your mind
C) OTher

>>30958609
>C) OTher
Smile and say hi to the man, "I'm [insert our name here]"

Uh we don't have a char pic this time so we can't pick fire emblem names

>>30958653
This and ask to enter.

>>30958653
You greet the armored man politely, introducing yourself. He doesn't say anything in response. After a few moments staring at you, he turns away and steps aside. The gate swings open behind him, slowly, creaking on its hinges. Annalise dashes past him, making a beeline for the wooden doors. You follow.

Inside you find a chapel, tall and decorated with gold chandeliers and stained glass windows depicting impressive scenes. Annalise seems fascinated with one in particular, that seems to be a wolf slaying a beast with a sword in its mouth.

Annalise runs up and kneels before a large golden depiction of the sun against the far wall. She bows her head, commanding you to offer yourself as well, before meeting any of the clergy.

A) Kneel and fake it
B) Kneel and do something
C) Stay standing
D) other

>>30958869
>B) Kneel and do something
>D) Ask god if he can make us strong so we can stop bad things from happening

>>30958869
>B) Kneel and do something
Pray to the lord so that he might grant us the strength we will surely need

>>30958965
Agreed
Also, sorry about the lack of participation I got banned for a stupid reason, but I'll still be reading the threads!

>>30958965
You kneel beside Annalise and mimic her posture. You bend, close your eyes and press your fists together as she does. You ask for strength and fortune to be great. You ask to be remembered for all time.

"Annalise! It's so good to see you again!" You open your eyes and turn around. A woman in white robes has appeared out of nowhere. She is well middle aged, and stands tall as an oak. Something about her commands respect, and yet her smile is gentle and warm. Annalise stands and runs over to her, wrapping her thing arms around her waist in a hug.

"And who is this young man you've brought with you?" Before you have a chance to respond, Annalise speaks for you.

"He's a commoner from the town. He's quite brave, but he's not as brave as brother. I think he secretly wants me to train him. Please tell him he's not cut out for the cloth so he can move on." The woman approaches you and bends slightly to meet you at eye level, asking you why you've come.

A) Ask to join the clergy
B) Ask about the palace
C) Ask about something else
D) Other

>>30959053
We're getting the band back together

>>30959217
>D) Answer her saying we want to be strong as a hero to save people


>B) Ask about the palace
>C) Ask who she is
Politely of course

captcha: vynalia chosen

>>30959217
>D) Ask what joining up would require of you

>>30959279
>>30959343
"I'm afraid joining the clergy isn't as simple ask asking. It's not something we can simply decide. I'm not sure how to explain it but if you really do want to join, I'm sure you'll find a way." You nod, and ask her about herself. She seems slightly embarrassed by this.

"Well, I'm the bishop here. I've only been bishop for a few years, but I'm trying very hard to live up to my predecessor. This palace is the home to those who pledge themselves to the light, and work to keep the world safe from all sorts of creatures. Our numbers are few however, since many of us were lost over two decades ago. If you'd like to look around, I'm sure Annalise would love to guide you." You turn back to Annalise.

"Do I have to? I was going to patrol the city more today! Who knows how many criminals are going unpunished while I'm here with this silly boy!"

A) Look around the palace
B) Go back into town
C) Other

>>30959594
>A) Look around the palace
"Come on, please Annalise? You can train against me even, like a practice fight!"

She should like someone of her age to pl... spar against, maybe?

Also, c-can we meet Him?

>>30959594
>B) Go back into town
Fuck them.

>>30959644
You ask Annalise to take you around the palace. She seems reluctant, but when you stroke her ego a little she brightens up and agrees. She draws her sword from its invisible sheath, and points it to lead the way out of the chapel and down a hallway.

With Annalise, you explore the old halls of the palace. Everything here speaks of ancient times, from the decorations to the very stones from which it was built. You see a vast courtyard full of flowers, a mess hall with dozens of tough looking men and women, and even a grand ballroom. Finally, Annalise brings you to a library.

"Here is where they amass all the knowledge the church has. There's books about everything. I like to read some of them, but most of the best ones are too hard. They're written in verse, so only people ho are part of the church can read them."

A) Look around for something
B) Find a map
C) Go back to town
D) Other

>>30959918
>A) Look around for something
Look for a training yard or something, where the paladins/clerics are training

>>30959918
D) Other

"Wait you can read?! Thats so cool...... I wish I knew how to read..."

>>30959974
You ask Annalise to take you to the training yard. She seems a little disappointed, but agrees and leads you out to the courtyard. Past the garden, you find a building and a marked training ground. The building has all manner of grunts and laughter emerging from the doors and windows, while the yard is full of men and women practicing at swords, spears, and bows. Annalise doesn't seem keen on entering the yard. She looks out toward a man who stands on the other end. He is a bit wrinkled, and his hair is the color of pepper. He leans against a wall, eyes shut as if napping. You also notice twin sabers set on the ground beside him.

A) Ask Annalise about the yard
B) Approach the building
C) Approach the training ground
D) Other

>>30960296
>A) Ask Annalise about the yard
>D) Ask about the old man

>>30960394
Annalise explains the functions of the training yard, where members of the church practice at weapons, and the weight room, a place where the only usual visitors are paladins, who seek to wield the heaviest armor and weapons. She doesn't like either, because of how rough the others seem to be with her. She even shows you a small bruise on her arm. It's small enough to have been cause by something as minor as a fall.

When you ask about the old man across the yard, Annalise seems even less comfortable. "He's one of the inquisitors. He's really mean and stupid. He thinks he's cool because he's got two swords, but you only need one!"

A) Approach the yard
B) Approach the old man
C) Ask something else
D) Other

>>30960917
>B) Approach the old man

>>30960917
B) Approach the old man

"Drive this sack of flesh closer, SO THAT WE MAY HIT IT WITH OUR SWORD!"
lol no but seriously
"You have two swords!? Neat"

>>30960917
>B
Let's see what he has to say

>>30960917
>B) Approach the old man
>D) Act confident but not arrogant when walking over
Gotta do good on our first impression

>>30960917
I wonder where his sister is, if she's still alive

>>30960917
>Gee, Billy. Your mom let's you have TWO swords?

>>30960999
>>30961010
>>30961016
You leave Annalise behind as you approach the old man across the yard. Some of the peiople training stop to look at you, especially the closer you get to him. When you come within ten feet, he raises his head and starts sniffing at the air.

"What's that? Mud, manure, and the distinct odor of timidity." You come within speaking distance, but he keeps his eyes shut. At the same time, he appears to be aware of you, turning one ear in your direction.

A) Ask him about himself
B) Ask about joining
C) Ask about something else
D) Other

>>30961214
>A) Ask him about himself
>C) Ask if he can teach us how he's so good at sensing us

>>30961214

A) Ask him about himself
And
B) Ask about joining

>>30961249
"Look, son. I don't know who let you into the yard, but this isn't a place for kids to run around. There is serious training going on here, the kind you do when you're going to risk your life. Now be a good boy and head on home, I'm sure your mother is worried about you." You scratch your head, and he perks up, looking across the yard. "And take that girl with you. She should be at home, not running around whacking stray dogs with a stick!"

Annalise recoils, and even from here you can see her face turning red. You try to get more out of the man, but if he isn't ignoring you he's yelling at someone in the yard about their form or footwork. Eventually, you quit and go back to Annalise. She seems upset.

A) Ask her to take you somewhere else
B) Ask What's wrong
C) Other

>>30961563
>B) Ask What's wrong

>>30961563
B) Ask What's wrong

Guys are we going to have to slap an inquisitor's shit?
Fuck yea we are

>>30961563
B) Ask What's wrong

>>30961648
>slap andre
hah

>>30955605
Yo, I feel asleep before the thread ended last night. What happened?

>>30961670
Here, mate:
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/30938303/

>>30961563
Reminds me, the ones in this universe are the first two episodes, right?

>>30961723
Thanks, wasn't sure if archive was up yet.

>>30961606
>>30961648
>>30961668
You speak to Annalise, but she doesn't respond. You place a hand on her shoulder, and she slaps it away.

"Nothing is wrong. I'm going home. You can do whatever you like." Annalise backs away, and before you can stop her, she beats the ground and heads back through the palace. You're left alone. When you turn back to the yard, you see the old man grinning to himself slightly.

A) Leave the palace
B) Walk around more
C) Other

>>30961563
>B) Walk around more

>>30961799
>C) Talk to the old man
He seems the type that would respect perseverance, we must grow stronger

>>30961799
C) Other

Confront the old man

>>30961855
>>30961856
You walk back over to the old man across the yard. This time, everyone comes to a standstill and watches you. Something feels different in the air now. The closer you get to him, the harder it seems to take full, deep breaths. He turns an ear to you again.

"Are you still here? Begging for scraps is no way to live, kid. Speak up if you want something."

A) Ask about Annalise
B) Ask about training here
C) Other

>>30961905
>A) Ask about Annalise
>B) Ask about training here, keep pressure up
>C) Do our best to ignore whatever it is he's doing to us

>>30961905
A) Ask about Annalise

>>30961946
Vetoing mines>>30961946
In favor of>>30961938
I like the cut of this guys glib

>>30961938
>>30961983
You ask him about Annalise, and why she seems so upset. To your surprise, he kneels down placing a firm hand on your shoulder. It's quite unnerving.

"You listen here, son. That girl is under protection from me, and damn near everyone in this city. If you get her into any trouble, I'll toss you over the walls myself. Don't worry about her." Before he has a chance to stand, you ask about training. He turns his face to show his other ear. "You mind speaking up? It sounded like you said you want to train with us."

You repeat yourself.

"See, that's what it sounded like you said. Two problems though. The first one is that you aren't a part of the church, and only people who are are allowed to train and live in the palace. The second is that you're a skinny little grasshopper who couldn't slice a tomato cleanly, let alone fight an orc. If you want to be a trained thug, go north or west. This is a place for holy men."

A) Insist
B) Leave
C) Other

>>30962073
>A) Insist
>C) "I don't want to be a thug, I want to be a hero and save people!"

>>30962073
A) Insist
"If I wanted to be told that I wasn't good enough I would've stayed home"

>>30962073
>B) Leave
Lets not play the same way every time

>>30962096
>>30962130
He stands tall and turns to face you head on. It's odd, with his eyes shut, but it still feels as though he is scanning you somehow.

"Fine. Training starts now." He reaches behind him and picks up one of the sabers, drawing it from the sheath and tossing it on the ground before you. He then reaches into his pocket and produces a small wooden needle that looks like a toothpick.

"We'll duel with these. Training ends when you cut me, or you can't fight anymore." One of the people nearby tries to convince him not to continue, but he ignores them, popping the toothpick into his mouth.

A) Accept
B) Decline

>>30962323
>A) Accept
WE HAVE HUGE GUTS!!!

>>30962323
>A) Accept
Either this is a test to see what were willing to do, or were gonna get some cool scars and loads of experience

>>30962323
>A) Accept
"I don't know if I have any chance, but you won't make me give up"

>>30962419
>>30962447
>>30962468
You pick up the saber and hold it in both hands. The weight is less than you were expecting, and yet having to rely on the single cutting edge means you can't just swing wildly.

The old man approaches and stands tall, keeping his eyes closed, not so much as readying himself for incoming attacks.

A) Fight offensively
B) Fight defensively

>>30962635
>B) Fight defensively
Wait for an opening before getting the one cut we need.
We sunbros again?

>>30962635
>A) Fight Offensively
I would love to be defensive but we don't exactly have the experience to defend against this guy

>>30962635
>A) Fight offensively
The training does end when we cut him, so defense isn't gonna cut it if he overwhelms us or just stands there.
Maybe try pretend attacks followed by real ones?

>>30962635
>B) Fight defensively
He might get cocky and give us an opening

>>30962675
>>30962699
You engage him, swinging the saber at his leg to maximize your chances. You are shocked to see him hop over the attack from a standstill. Despite this, you swing again, aiming for his stomach. He quickly steps back, avoiding the blade by less than an inch. You press the assault, looking for any sort of opening. His age betrays his agility, however. He is more spry than anyone you've ever met, almost as if he sees the attacks before you decide on them yourself.

As you lunge forward with the saber, he steps to one side. This seems to be your chance to claim victory. You bring the blade back around, going for his torso. Seeing that he is had, he stops and reaches his hand out to catch the blade. It lands in the palm of his hand and stops. You drag the blade away, having successfully used the rules in your favor. When you try to assert your win, however, he shows you his palm. It is completely unharmed.

"At the very least, you are tenacious if not brave. I admire that much about you, kid. Lose knowing that you never actually had a chance."

Suddenly he spits the toothpick from his mouth. It flies at your face, forcing you to shut your eyes or else lose one of them. This is followed by a sudden and blunt pain in your stomach. You look down through blurry vision to see that the old man has buried his fest in your gut, just below your ribs. Your lungs weaken, and you fall over, unable to draw any strength. You watch him pick his blade back up, and instruct the others to escort you out of the palace, just as your awareness fades away.

When you awake, you are outside the palace gates. You shake your head to clear away the fuzziness, and look up at the gate. The same armored man stands watch, not once looking at you. When you stand, you notice something tucked into your clenched hand. A Gold coin with the sun's face pressed into it.

A) Try to regain entry
B) Go back into town
C) other

>>30963014
>A) Go back into town
We can go back tomorrow for our beating, for now we gotta find a place to stay
Oh and Is the gold coin just a regular gold coin, or does the sun thing mean anything?

>>30963014
>A) Try to regain entry
Talk to the gate guy just to be sure.
If we can't go in, then we must get stronger and then come back

>>30963014
>B) Go back into town

>>30963097
Sun god bro, plus our first char was the sun messiah

>>30963014
>B) Go back into town
Lets really not be another hero

>>30963097
>>30963140
You turn away from the palace and head back into the city proper. Things are quiet at night. There are no people roaming the street son business; everyone out and about seems bent on getting wherever they're going quickly and without incident. Nobody so much as looks at you twice. Your head still hurts a bit, but you know you must find some place to stay for the time being. You have 2 Gold and 19 Silver, which is more than enough for an inn, but perhaps you should save for an emergency.

A) Find any place warm
B) Stay at an inn
C) Other

>>30963326
>A) Find any place warm
But
>C) Make sure it's safe there

>>30963326
>A) Find any place warm

>>30963326
>A) Find any place warm
ave it ups

>>30963366
>>30963392
>>30963399
You search for some place that seems warm and dry. After nearly two hours, you come across a small alley, where an orange light seems to be pouring out. You cautiously enter, trying to see the source in the dark. Down a short flight of stairs you enter a square sort of tin plaza. Dirty and disheveled folks seem to be gathered here, circling a bonfire. They are mostly quiet, though some do speak to one another. As you inch closer, one of them sees you. He is a wrinkled old prune with a snow white beard, or it would be were it not full of dirt. He smiles and welcomes you.

"You're a thin young thing, eh? You must be cold. We've got no food, sadly, but you're welcome to keep warm through the night with us. Seems like it'll be a cold one."

A) Sit
B) Stay back
C) Other

>>30963545
>C) Other
Sit down and ask them about themselves.

>>30963545
>A) Sit

>>30963565
>>30963579
You approach the bonfire and sit down. The people here, all of varying shapes, sizes and ages, don't seem too interested in you. You notice a particularly hulking man far off in the shadows, crossing his arms and legs, trying to keep as much of the firelight away from him as possible.

You turn to the kind man and ask about the group, and what they're doing here.

"Well, let's just say we're less than desirable folks in these parts. They are mighty kind in this city, most of the time, but we'd rather not draw too much attention. We're only passing through on the way to the mountains to the west, so we'd like to avoid any trouble." Something about the way he talks seems odd, but he doesn't show any signs of hostility. You tell him your own story, and he finds it entertaining. "That's an admirable way to live, indeed. I wish we could help you more, but we have very little to spare. If you'd like, you're welcome to sleep here tonight, unless you have somewhere you'd rather be.

A) Agree
B) Decline
C) Ask something else
D) Other

>>30963742
>A) Agree
>C) Ask if he knows how we might prove ourselves to get the training
Old hobos know shit

>>30963742
>A) Agree
C) Ask something else
Ask if we might join him.

>>30963801
We'd make uncle Donnel very sad

>>30963768
This

>>30963768
>>30963801
"You want to join the church? What, you tired of freedom at your age? Get up when the verse says. Eat when the verse says. Pray, wash, train, shit when the verse says. That's all they do up on that hill. Although, they are a pretty tight knit group. That trust isn't something you just scoff at. If it's power you want kid, that big hunk of muscle is the man you want. He's been in more fights than he's had meals." The old man points a wrinkled thumb at the large man in the distance. "Ah, but that's asking a lot of a kid your age. If you want a sure thing, north is the way for you. Deep in the forest, the Rangers live and work. Now those are some men who know how to spill blood. Thousands of years dedicated to it, you know. Some say since the Starstorm itself." You think on this for a minute. North, the rangers. East, the Bravos. Here, the Clergy. And west, these men and their strange ways.

You feel yourself getting somewhat sleepy.

A) Get some rest
B) OTher

>>30963992
>A) Get some rest

>>30963992
>B) OTher

Make sure our money is safe

damm I wanna punch the inquisitor in the dick but those rangers sound hype never was the paladin type

>>30964041
You yawn, feeling your energy spent for the day. The old man is nice enough to lend you a straw mat for the night, and you lay down. Slowly, the world around you begins to fade away. The bonfire stands a dim beacon of the waking world for quite some time, until you pass into slumber.

You awake some time after dawn. The sun doesn't reach into the small plaza properly. You rub your eyes and look around. The entire place is empty, save for the remains of the bonfire. The city is awake around you, bustling with life. You are left alone again. Somewhere in the distance, you hear children shouting, but it only seems like rowdy boys at play. There also appears to be a lively market nearby.

A) Find some food
B) Find the children
C) Other

>>30964134
Andre's being a douche for weird reasons, both Anna and Donnel were poor and got there in a similar way.

though I think he might have just been playing that "I want to see what you can do" deal

>>30964293
>A) Find some food
But don't spend the sun coin. Keep it with us, maybe the sun god will hear us some day

>>30964293
>C) Go up that hill and raise hell
We gonna kill dat old man

>>30964293
>A) Find some food

>>30964315
>kill andre
we gotta eat a lot of meat before we can be buff enough to take that guy, he's been killing orcs and heretics since our Pa was still in grandpa's nutsack

>>30964293
>A) Find some food
Rangers HO

>>30964310
>>30964321
You decide to look around for something hot to eat. The potatoes and cheese in your bag will age well, and eating them now might be a source of trouble further down the road.

You exit the plaza through the alley and emerge out on the street. You follow the smell of cooking meat to a small shop selling meat pies, one for two silver coins. They smell like fresh chicken and gravy, and you can feel your mouth watering a bit.

A) Purchase one
B) Move on
C) Other

>>30964437
>A) Purchase one
>C) Eat it
>D) Go to the temple again

>>30964437
Food: Potatoes x3, Cheese Wedge x1, Biscuits x10

Coin: 2 Gold, 19 Silver

Items: Rags, pocket knife, 3 foot pole, sack

>>30964437
>A) Purchase one

>>30964468
We should probably get something to wear, some footwear, and maybe a dagger for safety.

>>30964458
>>30964479
You slap down two silver coins and receive a chicken pot pie. It comes with a wooden spoon with which to eat. You sit yourself down by the shop and dig in. The meat is fresh and juicy, and the gravy is mouth watering. After just one bite, you feel like you could take on the entire church.

You feel something tug at your pant leg. You look over and see a small boy, filthy as you've ever seen. He stares at you, nose running, and steals glances at your food.

A) Offer him some
B) Tell him to get his own
C) Other

>>30964592
>A) Offer him some

>>30964592
>A) Offer him some

>>30964592
>C) Other
Eh give the kid 2 silver for the road as well

>>30964615
>>30964619
You offer the boy a spoonful of the pie. He cautiously accepts, and when he begins chewing you can see a smile wipe away the glum look on his face. He retreats away, ducking into an alley. You are somewhat confused, but decide to return to your meal.

Not three bites later, you hear footsteps. The small boy has returned, but now with half a dozen friends who all give you the same curious stare. It seems word spreads of good deeds quickly around here. There's no way you'll have enough pie for all these children.

A) Let them have the rest
B) Tell them there isn't enough
C) Other

>>30964721
>A) Let them have the rest
We already have our other food anyway.
>C) Do them a favour and buy'em another one just to make sure they all get a piece
Living in poverty taught us to be kind to people

Then we can go on our way

>>30964736
This. Being hungry sucks. And we still have some biscuits if we get hungry.

>>30964736
>>30964736
I like it seconded

>>30964736
>>30964894
>>30964896
You hand over the rest of the pie to the kids, and spend two more silver coins to purchase a second one. They dig in happily, humming and giggling. With that, you head on your way. Before you leave however, a man carrying a crate calls to you. You turn to see him. He gestures with his foot to something on the ground, saying you must have dropped it. You kneel down and pick it up. A gold coin, similar to the one you found yesterday. You try to tell him it isn't yours, but he's already too far down the road. You pocket the coin and continue on.

You aren't too hungry now, so it might be a good time to get something else done. You still aren't quite sure what you're going to do from here, but you do have some ideas.

A) Head to the market
B) Go back to the palace
C) Look for a map
D) other

>>30964996
I'm going to start assuming that when only one person answers after 20 minutes, it's because everyone agrees.

>>30964996
>B) Go back to the palace

>>30964996
>B) Go back to the palace
The blind guy says he only trains holy men. Let's see if the life of a holy man will work for us.

>>30964996
>D) other

Look for that big guy from the group of nomads

>>30964996
>A) Head to the market
really though, fuck the palace

>>30965051
>>30965020
You gather yourself and head back toward the palace atop the hill. It's not hard to find, being the largest landmark for miles around, but the path to it is a bit tricky. You take a few wrong turns, and have to backtrack a few times.

At one point, you cross by an alleyway where there seems to be some sort of ruckus. You stop briefly to see a group of neighborhood kids gathered around something, cheering.

A) See what's happening
B) Ignore it, you're burning dylight
C) Other

>>30965287
>A) See what's happening
This smells like trouble
Detective Rogal is on the case

>>30965287
>A) See what's happening

So what are we going for paladin?
Personally I hope were going just to beat the old guy up then leave when he asks to train us and become a ranger

>>30965409
>beat the old guy up
No like seriously, there's no way in hell that happens. He's way above our grade unless we get magical powerups, and at this point the only source of random powerups that seems close enough is the sun god himself.

>>30965409
I say we try and convince the old fucker to train us personally, no connections the church, and then we go off and adventure

>>30965463
I meant beat him like getting the one cut he said we needed to win

>>30965478
>>30965463
I'd prefer if we became a paladin like Don, but went on a more "go and help people out there" way.

>>30965342
>>30965344
You turn down the alley and walk down a ways. The kids are tough to push through, but they give way with enough effort, and allow you a better view of the events.

You see Annalise there, with her playsword drawn and pointed up at a much taller boy. He may even be a bit older than you. He is dressed in colorful clothes and sandals, as well as a bandanna on his head. In each hand he holds a wooden sword, but true training tools. They are curved unusually, and are likely weighted with lead to give the feel of metal. Annalise and the boy appear to be squaring off, but over what you aren't sure.

A) Watch
B) Get closer
C) Other

>>30965529
If plot demands, it'll happen, but it'd be hard for a random kid to hit a veteran inquisitor that fought alonside the choseon one and who can fight with his eyes closed and grab swords barehanded

>>30965612
>B) Get closer
>C) See if she's losing, if she's losing or too injured, stop the bullshit

>>30965627
This. We best make sure the haughty little thing doesn't get herself hurt.

>>30965612
>B) Get closer

>>30965612
A) Watch

Intervene if things get too dangerous for annalis

>>30965641
She does have good intentions of helping the weak, but she could use some humility.
Hopefully being helped by Orphankid McPoorpeasant will help it

>>30965680
Perhaps. We would be breaking some ground as to the earliest acquisition of a waifu if it works.

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>>30965696
Just leaving this here because of a certain vibe I'm getting here

>>30965627
>>30965645
>>30965641
You come in closer to the action, ready to jump in if things get messy. Annalise waves her feeble weapon in the boys face, but he doesn't so much as flinch. You listen in, trying to hear over the crowd.

"...justice! With my holy sword I will banish you beyond the city walls! What do you say to that, you big stupid, stupid?" Annalise taunts him as she brandishes her sword. The boy still does not move, only watching her movements carefully.

This has a reverse effect, angering Annalise to the point that she blindly rushes in. She brings her sword down over his head, but it is swatted aside by the sword in his left hand. The sword in his right swings up, whacking Annalise square in the face. She stumbles back and falls on her rear, grabbing her nose with one hand. The crowd cheers louder.

A) Step in
B) Stay back

>>30965864
>A) Step in
"Come on Annalise you can do better than that. You can't let an idiot like this make you lose focus!"

>>30965864
>A) Step in

>>30965864
God at this point stepping in is more saving the kids than saving her...
I mean, if she gets beaten up more what will the uberpowerful godlike people from the church do to these kids?

>>30965864
>A) Step in
"Ok, that's quite enough of that."

>>30965886
>>30965895
>>30965917
You shove through the crowd toward Annalise. You kneel beside her, trying to calm her down before she gets herself hurt even worse. She bats your hand away clumsily.

"Go away! A warrior of the light doesn't need help to beat an evil invader!" Annalise stands, holding her nose and clearly trying not to tear up."You got lucky, but the power of the sun sleeps within my sword! When I unleash it, you'll be sorry!" Annalise tries to charge in again.

A) Grab her
B) Let her go
C) Other

>>30965987
>A) Grab her

>>30965987
>C) Other
Shield her from the guy's counter with ourselves

Reason I don't want to grab her is cause she'll blame us for defeat, but if she sees she's about to be hit again and we just go Tim McCarthy and take the hit in her stead she'll see it in a more positive light

>>30966048
Ok, alright. I am on board.

>>30966175
>>30966024
>get 2 votes
coolio

>>30966048
We could.also punch the guy in the face after taking the hit (were tough right?)

>>30966204
I'm guessing we are thin but pretty tough since we've grown in the rural areas
A punch could happen, plus this guy deserves for the assholery of this whole event

>>30966024
>>30966175
As Annalise charges as the boy, you dash in front of her blocking her with your arms. She slams into you as you brace for the pain of a sword swing. However, nothing of the sort comes. The crowd falls silent, and you turn to see the boy. He looks somewhat taken aback by your interruption, but still holds his weapons at the ready.

"Get out of the way! I've almost got him beat!"

A) Hold Annalise back
B) Let her go
C) Talk to the boy
D) Other

>>30966336
>C) Talk to the boy
"Hey, why are you fighting her?"

>>30966336
Welp I've gotta go, uni tomorrow...

Hoping to be an adventurer & paladin, come on holy powers are cool (plus we might meet Donnel's older kid)

>>30966336
>A) Hold Annalise back
>C) Talk to the boy
"What's going on here?"

>>30966359
>>30966384
>>30966336
Ah yeah remember to hold her back

>>30966378
Cya Shepard.

>>30966359
>>30966384
Holding Annalise back from continuing, you speak to the boy, demanding to know what's happening.

"Hey, she picked a fight with me! I was just looking for my teacher and she started calling me an invader or something." You look back at Annalise and ask if this is true. She turns red, either in anger or embarrassment, and shoves you away.

"Mind your own business! Nobody asked you to come here and ruin everything!" Annalise turns away, waving her sword to disperse the crowd as she tries to flee the scene.

A) Follow her
B) Turn back to the boy
C) Other

>>30966465
>A) Follow her
>C) Shout to the kid
"Sorry about that, see ya"
>D) Talk to Annalise
"Come on, I just didn't want you to get hurt!"

It's hard to stay away

>>30966465
>B) Turn back to the boy
Ask about his teacher

>>30966498
You chase Annalise out of the alley, bidding the boy farewell as you do. Despite her size, she is incredibly nimble and agile, weaving through the people on the street with great ease. Compared to that, what you do can only be called clumsy. Your stride is blessedly long, however, and soon you start to gain on her. That is, until she notices you closing in. He eyes are tearing when she looks back at you, and her nose is starting to spill fresh blood. She quickly ducks into and alley, and you follow. When you enter, she seems to have vanished into a dead end. She appears to be nowhere insight, until you chance a look up.

Annalise scales a wall here, sword tucked into her belt. She used the cracks in the bricks for handholds as she scrambles up like some sort of spider.

A) Keep chasing her
B) Try to coax her down
C) Give up
D) Other

>>30966743
>B) Try to coax her down
"Come on Anna, I just want to talk! I'm sorry if I pissed you, but running away from me won't help any!"

If she doesn't give up on running then
>A) Keep chasing

>>30966773
>>30966743
Oh also mention that she's hurt, try to clean the blood or something

>>30966743
C, don't force it.

>>30966743
>B) Try to coax her down

>>30966773
>>30966873
You call up to Annalise, trying to convince her to come down before she hurts herself more. She presses on, and you switch to mentioning her nose, telling her that if she doesn't calm down the bleeding won't stop. She reaches the roof of the building and stares back down at you.

"Ha! That shows what you know! A real warrior of light is proud of their scars! They are the mark of fidelity and courage! Now stop following me or I'll tell my brother on you! He's really tough and he'll beat you up until you cry!" Annalise turns and disappears up on the rooftops.

A) Try to catch her
B) Give up on it for now
C) Other

>>30966930
B, come on guys lets not get our shit pounded.

>>30966930
>B) Give up on it for now

>>30966983
>>30967023
You give up the chase, seeing no point in risking your own neck for a lost cause. You stomp around the alleyway, trying to calm yourself before you leave.

As you exit, you notice something out of the corner of your eye. The colorful boy from earlier is walking down the street headed in the opposite direction. His twin training swords are tucked into his belt, and he seems to be looking for something.

A) Catch up to him
B) Find something else to do

>>30967120
>A) Catch up to him

>>30967120
A, he sound real swell.

>>30967141
>>30967151
You run after him, placing a hand on his shoulder when you draw close. He turns quickly to see you, taking a wide step back. He seems very on edge as you speak.

"Ah, right you're the guy whose sister tried to fight me in the alley. My name is Leon. I'm a Ranger from the northern territory. Well, sort of. I'm a scout, but when I turn 18 I'll be a Ranger. Nice to meet you." You introduce yourself to him, and he seems to admire your goal.

"I can respect someone who wants to do big things. I hope to be a Black Beret someday. Oh, you don't know what that is, do you? Nevermind it isn't important."

A) Ask about him
B) Ask about the Rangers
C) Ask about something else
D)Other

>>30967339
>A) Ask about him
>D)Other
"But I'm not her brother."

>>30967339
>B) Ask about the Rangers
We are still pretty ignorant of the world at large.

>>30967382
>>30967413
You take a moment to explain that you aren't related to Annalise, only interested in her well being in general. Leon seems to understand well enough.

You ask him about himself, which he seems shy about. He removes his bandanna to reveal a head of curly black hair, which he runs his fingers through as he speaks.

"I'm just an orphan from the northern territory. The Rangers picked me up on their usual patrol through the towns, and raised me. They taught me swords and some archery, but I'm not any good at bending a bow, really. My teacher brought me here to learn something about the world, but as soon as I turned my back he went running off to some tavern. I've been looking for him all morning, but I really don't think I'll find him. Still, it's something to do."

A) Ask about the Rangers
B) Ask about his fighting style
C) Ask about something else
D) Other

>>30967639
>B) Ask about his fighting style

>>30967655
You ask Leon about the way he fights. He perks up, drawing one of his wooden swords from his belt.

"Yeah, the Rangers like to use two blade to fight. We've been doing it for thousands of years. We use axes and chakram too, but I like swords better. My teacher says that the people here copied our style a long time ago and turned it into a weaker version, but I don't know. Hey, if you join the rangers you could learn to fight like me too! Oh, but you don't have any way to get up north do you. Hm."

It seems your options are still presenting themselves. You know someone in the north, west, and in this city now.

A) Ask about something else
B) Offer to help Leon
C) Other

>>30967813
About ready to hit the sack and pick up in the morning if nobody is around

>>30967813
[Offer to help Leon]

Sorry OP, twas grabbing a bite to eat.

>>30968124
You offer to aid Leon in searching for his teacher. He smiles, agreeing to let you tag along as an extra pair of eyes. The two of you set off, checking every shop for any sign of him. Leon seems to want to stick to taverns, which you can only pick out because of the noise coming from inside.

Eventually, a few hours go by with no luck. Leon stops to have a seat, and you join him.

"I'm sorry about all the trouble I caused. I appreciate you helping me, but I really think I should carry on alone from here. It's my responsibility, not yours."

A) Tell him it was no problem
B) Offer to keep helping
C) Wish him luck
D) other

>>30968349
B) Offer to keep helping

>>30968349
>A) Tell him it was no problem
>C) Wish him luck
Perhaps we had ought to talk to the big nomad dude.

>>30968423
You offer to continue aiding Leon, but he declines.

"I really appreciate it, but I've taken up your time. Here, I'll give you something as thanks. Hold out your hand." Leon stands up and rummages through his pocket. He places in your hand a small round object.

"It's a compass. The Rangers use them. It will tell you which way is North, see if you hold it out flat, that red arrow always points to the North. It'll help you avoid getting lost. Anyway, I should get going. I hope I see you again sometime."

Leon hurries away, leaving you alone again. This is starting to become a theme. Night is nearing again, and you've still not decided what you're going to do. Still, you've got offers now. Perhaps it's time to turn in for the night.

A) Keep walking around town
B) Find some place to rest
C) other

>>30968525
>>A) Keep walking around town
Let's see if we can talk with the nomad dude. See what nomad life is like.

>>30968560
The one who disappeared last night and left no trace, or the other nomad dude?

>>30968560
Nada?`

>>30968596
The big dude at the camp fire that didn't say anything. See if we can get him to tell us a bit about the nomad life.

>>30968525
>A)Keep Walking around town

Night life seems interesting.

>>30968724
I'm just got here, had to read the rest of the thread to catch up.

>>30968724
Captcha pwned me. Sorry.

>>30968560
>>30968816
You decide to spend a little more time walking around town and exploring. The palace makes for a handy beacon to avoid getting lost. You discover many things about the town on your walk. The people here seem generally kind, but drunks and gossips are the same as anywhere else. Eventually, your wandering brings you to a large house near the center of town. It's an impressive dwelling, made of cleaner stone than most of the ones around it. Light emerges from inside, and you can smell food cooking. It's captivating in its quiet charm. After taking it in for a moment, you decide to turn and move on.

Just as you are about to look away from the house, however, you notice something in the corner of your eye. You look back and see a thin girl with red hair tied into a lovely bun. Something about her seems very familiar. You soon realize that she is the spitting image of Annalise, although she doesn't look quite the same without her sword and thick robes. A voice calls from inside the house, and the girl rushes toward the door.

A) Call out
B) Stay quiet
C) Other

>>30968861
>A) Call out
Just say hi. No need to make a production out of things.

>>30968861
>A) Call out

>>30968861
A) Call out

>>30968861
A)Call out
>"Lovely night, it is. You look much nicer this way."

>>30968888
>>30968892
You call out to Annalise. She turns around, confused until she spots you through the gate. She runs toward the gate, just about tripping over her own shoes. When she gets to you, you can see a bit of frustration in her face.

"What are you here for? how did you figure out where I live? Are you some kind of freaky dog-person who sniffs people out?" You explain that you only came about her house by chance. "Well you have to leave! If my mom sees you I'll get in big trouble!"

A) Ask if she's alright
B) Ask about her house
C) Other

>>30968965
C) Other: Ask her why she attacked that young man earlier

>>30968965
>A) Ask if she's alright
>C) Other
Why did you attack that guy earlier?

>>30969012
>>30969038
You try to talk to Annalise about the events earlier today, specifically why she felt the need to attack Leon in the alley. She fidgets, playing with the ribbon on her dress.

"I don't know. He just looked really tough I guess. I thought maybe..."

A) Tell her to continue
B) Tell her that attacking random people isn't right
C) Other

>>30969084
>A) Tell her to continue

>>30969084
>A) Tell her to continue

>>30969109
>>30969117
"I thought I would get tougher if I beat him. My dad says Rangers can fight all sort of wild monsters, so if I beat a Ranger, then that means I'm tough! And why do you even care, because of you I lost and now everyone is gonna laugh at me." Before you can say anything more, the front door of the house opens up, and a woman who bears resemblance to Annalise steps out.

"Annalise, I've been calling you for ages. You need to come inside and- oh. Who's your friend?" Annalise spins around and stomps on the cobblestone floor.

"He's not my friend, he's a jerk and he chased me around town and followed me home!"

A) Introduce yourself
B) Stay quiet
C) Other

>>30969155
>A) Introduce yourself

>>30969084
>A) Tell her to continue
>B) Tell her attacking random people isn't right
>C) Other: After she is finish berate her
"So you attacked him because he looked tough? That is no way a warrior of the light or of the church would do. In fact that person was looking for help themselves."

>>30969164
You greet the woman kindly, giving her your name and explaining how you know Annalise.

A) Tell the whole story
B) Leave out the street vigilantism

>>30969180
>B) Leave out the street vigilantism

>>30969180
>B) Leave out the street vigilantism

>>30969180
>B) Leave out street vigilantism
>"She gave me directions to the local church and brought me there when I asked for directions."

>>30969191
>>30969202
>>30969272
The woman smiles as you finish your story, but Annalise only turns red.

"I'm glad my daughter has been of help to you. Lately she's been such a handful it's good to know she isn't out causing trouble for others. Come on, Annalise. It's time to practice." The women begins leading Annalise to the house, before turning back to see you. "You must be very tired. Please, come and and have something to drink." You look at her, somewhat surprised.

A) Accept
B) Decline

>>30969338
>A) Accept
>C) Other
"Thank you, miss."

>>30969338
>A) Accept
"Thank you, Ma'am"

>>30969369
>>30969426
Gonna need to get some sleep about now guys. There will be a continuation in somewhere around 8 hours, maybe less. If this thread is still alive when I wake up, I'll keep using it, but if not I'll make a new one. Feel free to bump it if you like, maybe swap art.

I already archived it once, so if someone would be so kind as the update the archive I'd very much appreciate it.

Thanks to everyone who played today, I hope you come back for more.

>>30969455
Thanks for running again mate, see you tomorrow.

>>30969455
Please do so, if it isn't too much of a bother really. I do enjoy your quest, oh so very much. And was only able to participate very little as I arrived late to the party, but I digress.

Enjoy your well deserved rest, and hope to see you again soon. Thanks for running, Rags.

>>30969455
Thank you for running. Your threads are always a joy.

>>30969369
>>30969426
You follow Annalise and her mother into the house. Something about the place is humbling, you think.

Inside you find a warm parlor, decorated with many interesting looking object from swords to paintings to small trinkets. Annalise's mother motions for you to have a seat on a small sofa in the center of the room, and all three of you sit down. As the both of them sit, you start to notice how lovely the grown woman looks, with her long red hair and slender figure. You find it somewhat hard to believe such a woman could have had so many children, but then her hips do somewhat corroborate the story. Part of you wonders if Annalise will look the same in her maturity.

She motions to a glass bowl full of small candies, offering one to you. .

A) Take one
B) Pocket one
C) Decline

>>30972834
B
Lurkin from my phone

>>30972834
>>30972896
Hello there

>>30972834
>A) Take one

>>30972896
You take one of the candies and slip it into your pocket, thanking her. She gives you a bit of an odd look, but makes no comment. Instead she thanks you for being kind to Annalise.

"She's a handful, and she's not very good at making friends, especially because of her father's legacy. Both he and my son are away on business, and I'm stuck here in this house trying not to die of boredom. Such is the life of a mother, I suppose. Oh! I'm forgetting all about Annalise. It's time for practice dear." She turns to Annalise and points her to a large harp in the corner of the room. A small war ensues, wherein Annalise whines and kicks, loudly expressing her disdain for the instrument, and her mother firmly shoves her into it anyway.

"A friend of ours suggested we give her a creative outlet, to vent some of the energy she has. So far I don't think it's worked, but at the very least she's starting to improve. Go on and play for your friend, sweetheart."

"I don't want to, he's gonna laugh at me!" Annalise crosses her arms and pouts.

A) "It's okay, don't force yourself for me."
B) "I'd really love to hear you play."
C) "Don't worry, I prefer my ears undamaged."
D) Other

>>30973023
>D) "Wow, you can play that? That's really cool!"
>B) "I'd really love to hear you play."

>>30972995
Hello
>>30973036
Seconded

>>30973036
>>30973076
You compliment Annalise's ability, and ask to hear her perform. She blushes and kicks in her seat, then closes her eyes. After a deep breath, she stretches her arms and fingers out and begins plucking at the strings.

Having never heard one of these before, you aren't entirely sure how it's meant to sound, but the tones leaping off of the strings are nice. The rhythm feels strange, slowing down and picking up seemingly at random. At one point you find yourself sort of swaying along with the music.

Annalise keeps her eyes closed the entire time, perhaps trying to focus on the task. Her mother sits with her hands in her lap, eyes shut and listening carefully to each note. At the end of the song, Annalise drops her arms to her side and slouches in her seat.

"There, I played a silly song for you. Now are you happy?"

A) "Do you know any more?"
B) "It was very good."
C) "I don't really have anything to compare it to, but I liked it."
D) Other

>>30973167
>B) "It was very good."
>D) "Thanks for playing it to me"
Smile

>>30973167
>C

>>30973199
"It's a silly instrument for dumb girls. Can I go outside and play now?" Annalise continues to fidget. Her mother forces her to continue playing, what are apparently practice songs. In the meantime, she speaks to you.

"You don't look like you're from around here. Tell me about yourself." You dole out the usual introduction and explanation. "I see. Well the church is certainly a place to look into, but I don't suggest going there halfheartedly. It takes a lot of dedication to join the clergy. At least, more than I had when I did. To be honest, when I took up the cloth I was only doing it for love of my husband. In time though, I truly gave myself over to the light. Of course, I'll still put my husband and children before anything, even the gods."

The two of you chat about nothing in particular as Annalise plays. At one point she tries to stop, but is quickly corrected. Eventually, Annalise's mother brings up something odd.

"You know, you do sort of remind me of my son when he was younger. And you have the same sort of strong posture my husband had. Hm. I think I've got something that might help you." She stands and exits the room. As soon as she is out of earshot, Annalise ceases playing and allows herself to fall out of her chair dramatically. You can't help but laugh. When her mother returns, she sets a pair of old boots on the table.

"They were my son's long ago. You'd probably outgrow them in a year, especially if you grow as fast as he did. But they are warm and sturdy. Go on, put them on."

A) Accept
B) Decline

>>30973387
>A) Accept
Thank the kind lady

>>30973387
>Decline
>"Thank you Ma'am, but I have to refuse. I don't feel it right to accept more than what is due, and in this case I have not done anything to warrant such a gift,"

>>30973532
*tips fedora*

>while your generosity makes a noble gentleman like me truly euphoric I would not presume to impose upon your generosity any more

>>30973532
>>30973592
I mean, there's no reason to decline, like really

>>30973592
Alright man, there's no need to instigate

>>30973397
You take the boots and start slipping them on. You have a little trouble lacing them, but eventually you get it down. They are indeed quite sturdy, and judging by the hardness of the leather on the shins they are intended for combat, or at least training. Having never worn shoes before, it's odd to have your feet contained within them, but you feel quite refined by wearing them. You stand and move around a bit to get a feeling for them.

"I'm glad you like them. Since you've got nowhere to stay, you're welcome to take the guest bedroom here. I'm sure Annalise would love to have someone to play with tomorrow after mass."

A) Accept, experience your first time in a warm bed
B) Decline, this place is too rich for you

>>30973592
More like not talking more than what is owed. And she really does not owe us anything, in fact if it anything, we already owe her and her daughter for helping and feeding us.

Don't want to be an inconvenience or a bother really.

>>30973697
>A) Accept, experience your first time in a warm bed
>C) But then remember we'll dirty the bed with our filth, so ask if they know where there's a river (full peasant kid mode)

>>30973627
I know, but I really don't just like taking handouts especially from people we just met. It bad manners and bothers me immensely.

Plus we always accept handouts, want to try to make a character who tries to make it on his own.

>>30973697
>B) Decline, this place is too rich for you

>>30973712
Her daughter didn't feed us though.

Also even tough we don't know ic, Anna has lots of reasons (not just religious) to help some kid down on their luck

>>30973792
>tries to make it on his own.
You do know it doesn't matter where he trains he'll be fed and receive a bed, right?

If you wanna go full "independent" then might as well go to the woods and train by trying to survive alone.

>>30973818
Go full wilderness ranger. We still haven't ever done an archer/ranger character.

We've done mage, holy man fighter, pirate, and monk.

Time for a ranger/wilderness guy. And make friends with this girl and guy who was trying to join Black Berets (Rangers).

>>30973802
Her daughter did though lead us to the church.
Still helped us.

>>30973784
You accept her invitation, much to her delight. The rest of the evening goes by in a flash. You sit down to dinner with Annalise's family, including her sisters Annabelle, Anita and Anastasia. Annalise mentions that her father was the one who named her and her siblings, hence the lack of creativity. You do your best not to laugh. On the whole, Annalise's sisters are refined ladies to the point you feel quite uncomfortable sitting at the same table as them. They speak and eat so gracefully, they're almost like dolls. They do seem very kind though, doting on you and complimenting you on your looks.

After dinner, the three of them head out for the evening, leaving you alone with Annalise, her mother, and the housemaid. As the dishes are cleared away, Annalise's mother proposes a bath for you. As much as you try to decline, she completely ignores you.

"Annalise, show your friend to the tub and teach him how to use it. I'm going to go sort out the bedroom." Annalise groans, apparently dying to go back to her room and play.

A) Tell her you can find it yourself
B) Tell the sooner you get it over with, the sooner she can do what she likes
C) Other

>>30973818
I guess on his own is a bit too much. At least trying to get by himself as much as he possibly can.

And if he does train, is fed, and given board. He expects to pay those who showed him kindness and gave him opportunity back.

>>30973927
>C) Tell her to lead us there, but we can wash ourselves

>>30973927
>>30973956
This should be it I guess

" I'm sure I can figure it out by myself, so you can go play sooner, alright?"


>>30973878
We made multi class paladin-rogue, then a monk, a hunter-mage (if you don't remember, he was trained by the rangers) a gunslinger/pirate and now this.

>>30973989
>multi class paladin-rogue
Inquisitor, we actually had a chance to be a paladin
but declined. Plus sneak a few times use a bow doesn't really qualify as a rouge.

>a hunter-mage...trained by the rangers
Most of our archer was tough by our mother and used for hunting, plus our training with the rangers wasn't really much (less than 2 weeks), we chose to learn their dual-wielding axe style, and not the bow or wilderness survival. Spent most of our time training as a wizard in that mansion for years.


A want archer type, who really lives off the land and build a nice cottage home and grows his own food and has lovely wife to go home to.

>>30974103
>Inquisitor, we actually had a chance to be a paladin
You really don't remember his messiah powers allowed him to use Paladin skills?
Also holy sword of light?

>Most of our archer was tough by our mother and used for hunting,
Also survival and all that.
By all accounts he had that, plus archery skill, the ranger axe style, so yeah pretty much a hunter mage.


>who really lives off the land and build a nice cottage home and grows his own food
But dude he doesn't want to live like his dad
To make it easier for you
>"Until he took ill, your father worked the land surrounding this place, growing the crops and breeding livestock. But he was nothing more than a cog in the mill of this world, easily replaced. You refuse to suffer the same fate as him. "

>>30973956
>>30973989
Annalise leads you down a few hallways and to a rather large room, tiled in white marble with a great basin in the center. There are all sorts of odd implements you've never seen before, and they all look rather uncomfortable to use. Annalise points at a loop and chain that open and seal the flow of water. She also shows you what you believe are towels and some sort of slippery chunk of something. You're used to washing with soapstone, so this thing which shares the name is a bit alien. After all this, she leaves the room without looking back. You are left alone to figure out this odd chamber.

After about twenty minutes, you finally manage to get everything ready and jump in the tub. Layers upon layers of dirt peel off of you into the water, browning it. The fragrant stone starts to make you smell of flowers, and the hot water is perhaps the most relaxing thing you've ever tried. You nearly fall asleep in it.

Eventually there is a knock at the door and Annalise's mother tosses in a pile of clothes for you to change into. Again, your protests fall on deaf ears. You try to relax again, but the situation simply won't allow for it. When you finally do emerge from the water, you feel more at ease and refreshed than ever before. The towel is another challenge to figure out, and you settle on patting your body down with it until it seems sufficiently dry. After all this, you slip into some rather loose fitting clothes, all white with yellow trim, leaving you tattered rags behind. A you reach for the door knob, you think you hear light footsteps moving away from the door. When you open it, you think you see something disappear behind a corner, but if it truly was there it was only for a split second.

Eventually Annalise' mother finds you and shows you to your room. It's bigger than your hut, but just about as bare. The only things in is are a bed, a small chest for clothes, and a writing desk. She bids you goodnight, and leaves you to yourself.

>>30974229
The bed is soft and warm, almost like being hugged from all around. You can feel your weariness pushing down on your body, but your mind still races. So much has happened, and so suddenly.

A) Get some sleep
B) Get up and move around
C) Other

>>30974239
>A) Sleep

>>30974160
>You really don't remember his messiah powers allowed him to use Paladin skills? Also holy sword of light?

I guess but the whole just going out and busting down doors and fucking shit up we did, just didn't really seem all to "protect the innocent and weak, feeding the poor, and help the old couple fix their fence and house with our hammer" didn't really feel too paladin to me, still fair point with the messiah thing.

Others you have a fair point, still if feel no love for the bow and arrow, man. I mean as the hunter-mage after we learned that atom nuke spell, that was all we really used, besides our 2 axe-style.

But we digress! Continue on noble rags!

>>30974239
>A) Get some sleep
>C) Other: Pray to whatever god, we believe in or to Annalise's god to protect and thank the her and her family for the kindness they have shown.

>>30974315
>atom nuke spell
>all we used
Hahaha, yeah you're right on that one
It got to a point where we had to take on anti magic bolts to stop abusing it for a bit

>>30974340
>>30974239
Seconding the prayer to the Sun god

>>30974285
>>30974340
>>30974365
You slide out of bed and onto the floor. You've seen this done before, but you can't really recall the last time you did it yourself. You close your eyes and touch your fists together, the same as Annalise did in the chapel, and speak aloud to the empty air. You meekly ask for Annalise's sun god to protect her and her family, and be kind to them as they have been to you. When you finish, you aren't sure it worked, but you do feel better and more relaxed. You hop back into bed, and are asleep within moments of your head hitting the pillow.

You awake to light knocking at the door. One of Annalise's sister speaks to you when you answer. She informs you that the family is going to head to the palace soon for weekly mass, and invites you to join them if you like.

You've never been to this sort of thing before, and don't know exactly how it works. Still, it might be rude to say no.

A) Agree to go
B) Thank her for the invitation, but stay here
C) Other

>>30974468
>A) Agree to go

>>30974468
>A) Agree to go

>>30974468
>C) Other: Thank her for the invitation, but we have other business to attend to (help that ranger kid, who I still think hasn't found his teacher yet). Tell her to give her mother our regards and thanks.

>>30974553
Plus our character doesn't seem all too religious. He is respectful, we can see but really see he just wanted to join the church at first to get stronger to "...save people and ...get out of the farm land and do something...". Don't feel like it is a place for us honestly.

>>30974500
>>30974521
Against your better judgment, you agree to attend with them. Anastasia, clever and quick as her mother, tosses another change of clothes into the room for you before shutting the door. You're starting to feel like a pet.

You slip on the loose robes, again white with gold. You add the boots that were gifted to you, hidden beneath the lower folds. When you emerge from the room, Annalise an the ladies are waiting. They all wear very similar robes, only theirs are clearly more cut for a woman's figure. The exception is Annalise's mother, who wear chain beneath, and emblem on a cape draped over her slender shoulders. There is also a longsword at her side, tucked into a white sheath. She asks if you're all prepared.

A) You're ready
B) Ask about the event
C) Ask about something else
D) other

>>30974684
>A) You're ready
>B) Ask about the event