>http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/31083766/You pound on the door, hoping to overcome the noise from inside the house. The yelling stops, and after a moment you hear footsteps followed by the opening of the door. Before you is Anastasia, dressed in a tight gown that shows off her curves."Oh, thank the Father. Listen, we need you to go talk to Annalise, she won't come out of her room."A) Ask what's going onB) GoC) Other
>>31105252Go, ask on the way
>>31105252A) Ask what's going onC) Be ready to by some "Strawberry banana cake with almonds and cream"
>>31105300Anastasia pulls you into the house and begins pushing you up toward Annalise's room. As you pass through the house, you notice streamers, tables and other small decorations being put together be a fee men in uniforms. Annalise's father seems to be directing them as her sisters fight with their mother over what you think are drinks. You expect the place to be beautiful once it's done.You come to Annalise's door, and Anastasia knocks lightly. "Annalise? Sweetheart someone is hear to talk to you." Something crashes against the door."I'm not coming out and you can't make me! Go away, the party is cancelled!"Anastasia shrugs and looks to you.A) KnockB) Open the doorC) Other
>>31105521>A) Knock>C) Complain that you didn't get all dressed up in this heavy shit for nothing
>>31105521Other: Anna? What's wrong?Don't want to barge in, and knocking is pretty lame.
>>31105571Dressed up in this heavy shit, and fight what's his name.
>>31105590If Anna doesn't open the door after we went through that shit we leave
>>31105571You knock on the door and call out to Annalise, telling her firmly that you didn't come all the way down here in heavy parade armor just to speak to her through a door. There is quiet for a moment, then the door cracks."He can come in, but nobody else."A) EnterB) Other
>>31105647>A) Enter
>>31105521C)Talk through her through the door
>>31105647A)ENTER
>>31105695>not talking to the doorstay pleb
>>31105647Enter.
>>31105677>>31105725You squeeze through the door as best you can and shut it behind you. As you look around, you find a clay pot in shards by the door. The rest of the room seems otherwise fine, with an interesting gown draped over a model in the corner, and Annalise sitting on her bed dressed in a towel."I can't believe they want me to wear that stupid thing." Annalise stares angrily at her dress. It seems something about it troubled her deeply.A) Inspect the dressB) Sit on the edge of the bedC)Other
>>31105897Inspect the dressAlso, god damn, all this over a dress? It'd better be a really fucking shitty dress
>>31105897>A) Inspect the dress
>>31105925>>31105965You approach the dress and look at it more closely. It is white and red, and appears to be very ornate. There must be hundreds of pieces that must have come together to create this. The body piece looks somewhat tight, meant to show off slenderness, and comes to a tall collar at the top. There are frilled shoulders and long white gloves that are meant to start just above the elbow, with the fingers cut open. The skirt is long and brought out a bit wide. You don't see very much wrong with it, other than how much it must have cost for something that Annalise is only going to wear once.You look back to Annalise. She seems more depressed than angry now.A) Tell her to put it onB) Tell her she doesn't have to wear it if she really doesn't want toC) Other
>>31106168If it's really hard, just picture the dress from Frozen but with different colors. I don't know much about dresses, but that's sort of close.
>>31106168>A) Tell her to put it on"Just get it over with. Heck, look what I've gotta wear."
>>31106168Tell her she doesn't have to wear it if she doesn't really want to. It is her party after allAlso, ask what's wrong with it.
>>31106168Tell her that she'll make the dress look pretty, not the other way around.Or some shit like that
>>31106168CAsk why she doesn't want to wear it
>>31106168>C) Tell her that they can't exactly force her to wear it
>>31106219SecondedAnd add "and I had to fight to wear this uncomfortable hunk of metal."
>>31106237>>31106247>>31106255You approach the bed and place an armored hand on the post. You tell her that it may not be much, but wrapped around her it should look just fine. You see her blush just before she hurls a pillow at you. You smile, and get one out of her as well. You then ask what's so bad about the dress."It's not really the dress, I guess. I'm just nervous. I don't know. My mom kept talking about how expensive it was the other day, and how everyone is supposed to be coming to see me in it because it's my big day and now I'm a woman or something, it's too much pressure. I never wanted all this stuff, I just wanted to be like my dad and my brother! Why do I have to have stupid girl parts?!" She throws another pillow, causing the dresss model to teeter a bit.A) Tell her it's not so badB) Tell her she can wear something else, and everyone can deal with itC) Other
>>31106388>B) Tell her she can wear something else, and everyone can deal with it>C) Mention you would like to see how she looks in it though
>>31106443I agree. This anon knows how women work.Once she has it on we shower her with compliments about how magnificent, and beautiful, she looks.
>>31106465MIND GAMES
>>31106443>>31106465You tell her that she's free to wear anything she likes, but you'd really like to see her with it on. This time she smiles and doesn't try to hide it. She finally agrees to wear the dress, and you stand up to let her have some privacy. She gets out of bed and moves over to the model, playing with the fabric a bit. Just before you leave, you hear her say something."Do you want to...um..." She seems to have forgotten what she meant to say.A) Tell her it will be alright, and she'll look goodB) Tell her you'll be waiting outsideC) Other
>>31106388>>31106623Also this >>31106443vernsba had
>>31106639>C) Tell her to finish her sentence
>>31106639C) Let her finish what she is saying, don't assume shit, "it makes an ass out of me and u".
>>31106670Well, don't tell her to. Some leading question like "to what?"
>>31106685this
>>31106697Flourish the hand and wave it in the air while saying that.
>>31106685>>31106736You turn away from the door and pause, asking her to finish what she meant to say.She turns, shaking and red faced. She opens her mouth to speak again, but she can't seem to force herself to get through the word 'do'. You cross your arms and wait patiently. She tries taking several deep breaths and starting over, and though she gets a little further each time, she can't get more than four words in before she starts stuttering again. You're starting to doubt she can manage.Finally she groans and falls to her knees, pounding on the floor with her fists.A) Wait outsideB) Call Anastasia inC) Other
>>31106867>C) Ask her if she wants to write it down or something
>>31106867Ok. I think she wants us to do her up. But I'm not sure though.
>>31106921Seconded
>>31106867C)Kneel beside her, hand on shoulder. Comfort her and tell her she can tell us anything or needs anything we will be outside. A) Wait outside>>31106921Tempting but.....
Rolled 75>>31107088Seconding this.
>>31107088>giving her an outYou're no fun anon
Rolled 93>>31107080Agreed. She early wants something.And that's a good hard hug
>>31107143>>31107131>>31107088...do we even know how to read yet?
>>31107172yes, though we aren't good at it
Rolled 2>>31107172Well. We can have her read it for us- ohhhhh.But seriously, we can read, it just takes a while.
>>31106921this
>>31106921>>31107080>>31107088You approach Annalise and kneel beside her. With a hand on her bare shoulder, you assure her that she can tell you anything, without worry. She throws her arms around your neck and orders you to close your eyes. Out of surprise, you obey."Don't look at me right now, okay?" She takes another series of breaths. "Do you want to...ergh. Do you want to help me p-p...Do you want to help me. Put the dress on, I mean." Your heart seems to stop for a moment when she finishes. She doesn't release you, and in fact seems to squeeze tighter. The situation feels extremely delicate, and you're somewhat unsure of the right answer.A) "I think it's better if one of your sisters help."B) "Well, I don't want to spoil the reveal."C) Other
>>31107187>>31107194>>31107172Yeah, if we do have her write it down, tell her we can't read still and have her say/read it out load. Makes things easier.
>>31107220>C) "Sure"Turning her down is only gonna make her mad
Rolled 21>>31107242Agreed. Though, not necessarily mad. Just upsetBe sure to avert our eyes from her mor tender bits though.
>>31107220C) we will do our best to help the fair maiden, what kinda of paladin would we be if we could even save the damsel in dress distress.
>>31107269>not letting her catch us staringIts like you dont want smut
Rolled 70>>31107284At least it's not gentle cuddling
>>31107242>>31107281>>31107269You agree to help Annalise, and feel her begin to shake against you, even through the plate. Eventually she peels herself off of you and steps back. She looks at the dress, then begins unfastening it to pull it off of the dummy. You heart aches a bit, and you feel a pit in your stomach as you catch yourself tracing Annalise's silhouette with your eyes. The towel reveals nearly everything, and yet the choicest areas are securely wrapped.Annalise lets out a sigh and turns to you, nervously fiddling with the knot of her towel.A) Cover your eyesB) Look
>>31107623>A)
>>31107623>A) Cover your eyesLets all hope she does the cliche of peeling back our hands
>>31107623A) COVER OUR HOLY UNSOILED PALADIN EYES FROM SUCH LUSTFUL SIN
>>31107623>AWe're a paladin an upholder of justice and purity.Though one wonders why she turned to us before undoing it.
>>31107650I feel like our armor may chafe if she did that.
>>31107699SHE WANTS OUR HOLY PALADIN SWORD.....OF PURITY AND JUSTICE!
>>31107623>A) Cover your eyes
>>31107735but anon, swords only get in the way of justice
>>31107757NOT IF YOU KNOW HOW TO STICK IT IN PROPERLY TO PREVENT SUCH HERESY FROM OCCURRING AND USE THE FLAT SIDE OF THY SWORD. BUT THIS ONE SPEAKS TRUTH, IT IS NOT A SWORD OF JUSTICE BUT A HAMMER! A HAMMER THAT IS SMOOTH AND HARD!
>>31107649>>31107650>>31107688You cover your eyes with your plated arm just as Annalise removes her cover. Behind the metal you can hear her tossing the wrap away. She mentions something about brothers and sisters of the clergy being taught not to be ashamed of their bodies, but you continue to obscure your own vision. There is more sound of rustling cloth as she slips the gown over her head and straightens it out. You remove your arm and look at Annalise. The dress already seems a bit tight, squeezing her waist and pushing her chest up. Her face is red, as she stares at the ground."Well, here's me. I guess it's not that bad. It actually feels kind of nice, when it's you looking. Does it look okay? I mean I'm not as full as Anastasia, but is it alright?"Roll: 1d20 decides your response
>>31107817And by hammer he means penis.
>>31107688>>31107735>>31107817Alright man, chill.
Rolled 3>>31107849Oh fuck me. The dice hate me
Rolled 10>>31107849>dice deciding what we sayoh god no
>>31107888
Rolled 9>>31107849Ugh. Rolling.
Rolled 1>>31107849Just smile, and nod our head.
>>31107849
>>31107849Alright, it's my fault. First off, I meant 100, and second, you're meant to actually write the response you want.
Rolled 16>>31107960*muffled cries of agony*
Rolled 3>>31107969Oh Jesus Christ.Ok:>Anna, you look absolutely stunning.
>>31108008Really? That's what I rolled on the d20 too.
Rolled 65>>31107969ROUND 2!Just smile, and nod our head. Tell her she looks pretty.
Rolled 55>>31107969"You look....amazing"
Rolled 15>>31107849"You look beautiful."Keep it simple.>all these people thinking rags would completely leave what we say to dice rollIts just that the post with the highest roll is what we use rather than what we vote best
Rolled 91>>31108062Fuck d100
>>31108079>wasting that rollfuck you so much
>>31108079>>31108062I can dig it.
>>31108079So... What spring said I guess.
>>31108108No need to heated brah.
Rolled 36>>31108108The first one I rolled a d20, the 91 would go to my previous comment
>>31108031>>31108062As Annalise fidgets and looks down at herself, you place your gloved hands on her shoulders. They seem much sturdier than you remember. She looks up at you with curious eyes, and you assure her she looks beautiful. She turns red again, and you have to give her a moment before you help her fasten her dress and tie up her collar. Once she has her gloves on, the final step is to help her into her shoes."You don't mind do you? I can hardly bend my waist in this corset." She laughs, but you help her just the same, slipping them on before she's finally ready to leave the room.You march with her down the hall and into the parlor. The two of you stop at the entrance, as the ladies shout and quarrel. It isn't until Leman notices you and whistles for the noise to stop that everyone sees Annalise in all her glory. Both her mother and Annabelle are stricken speechless, while her other sisters merely smile and giggle. You steal a glance at Leman and Donnel as well, who seem just as happy. Anna runs over and nearly shoves you aside as she and Anastasia pull her into the kitchen to fix her hair. The first guests are set to arrive soon, and so they waste no time with her. Meanwhile, you are left alone in the parlor as Leman and Donnel discuss something under their breath, laughing occasionally.A) Approach themB) Sit quietly
>>31108291I say approach them.
>>31108357You venture over to the two of them, and boldly sit across from Donnel. They both go silent. They look you in the eye, cold and cruel. It's almost as if they're contemplating eating you alive. A) Say somethingB) Leave
>>31108566A) "Sorry to interrupt your conversation, but I just have a few questions about the festival/parade."Damn, they did not like us going into a room alone with their daughter/sister.
Rolled 18>>31108647this
>>31108670Pulled that outta my ass, when I realized we just walked up without any real reason. Yay, improvisation and quick thinking!
>>31108647Yeah. This.
>>31108647>>31108670The two of them continue to glare. You try to reach for something else, when suddenly Leman cracks a smile. Soon he and Donnel are both laughing."Sorry, sorry I just couldn't hold it anymore. Ugh, it's good to see you all polished and pressed, friend." Leman pats your shoulder hard, and Donnel nods."I'm glad you helped Annalise, she can be really stubborn. What did you say to her?"A) "Just gave her a pep talk."B) Change the subject
Rolled 75>>31108800>A) "Just gave her a pep talk."
>>31108800Just gave her a pep talk.
>>31108800>A) "Just gave her a pep talk."
>>31108849>>31108882>>31108936You tell them that you only needed to cheer her one a bit, and they both smile. You feel as though you narrowly avoided death. Donnel stands, now back to his serious face. "Now that Annalise has grown, I think it's time we talk like men. Leman here isn't any closer to choosing a wife." Leman nods in agreement. "But I need to make sure my daughters are cared for. When can I expect my first grandson, I want to see him before I go." You laugh, but neither of them seem to.A) "I hadn't really planned on that."B) "Well I've been working on it, but so far no luck."C) Other
>>31109104Well, due to the fact that we're averting her eyes when she's naked, it may be a while yet.Have we even kissed her?
>>31109104C) Stay silent, poker face
Rolled 16>>31109104>C) Otherwouldn't we need to get married first?
>>31109177You've never kissed Annalise, no
>>31109177"Averting her eyes"What am I even talking about.
>>31109232THIS change>>31109197to>>31109232also>>31109177no Peitra, i think the thief "stole" our first kiss, and we haven't kissed her yet.
>>31109232Yeah, I can stand behind this.
>>31109232>>31109307You give your answer, coolly. This time Donnel is the first to crack and laugh. The two of them both stand and invite you outside with them. You follow, and for the first time since you've met them, you have an actual conversation with the both of them.The party starts soon after as the guests begin to arrive. After everyone is adequately stuffed with food and drink, the band begins playing, and Donnel breaks off from you and Leman to find Anna. The two of them really move despite their age. Leman leaves as well, hoping to speak to someone about some business across the ocean. You're left watching the dancers sway and step to the rhythm of the band. Eventually you spot Annalise from across the garden and approach her. She seems happy, if not a bit lonely. A) Bring her somethingB) Sit down by herC) Other
Rolled 11>>31109372>B) Sit down by herunless a fellow anon finds something cool to show heralso if all goes well, we'll be questing with our waifu
>>31109418Well, we did buy that sculpture for a reason.
>>31109418forgot to add...."tell her about the conversation with her dad"
>>31109418>>31109427You sit down next to her and try to get comfortable. Despite supposedly being made for riding, this armor does not have much padding in the seat.Annalise asks how you've been doing, and you tell her everything is fine. You also mention her father pressuring you about grandchildren."Ugh, ignore him, that's just his sense of humor. Leman even went out and bought Anastasia a cradle for her birthday as a joke."A) Tell her that her father might have a good ideaB) Ask if she wants anythingC) Other
>>31109556>C) >>31109426 give her the wolfand then follow up with>A) Tell her that her father might have a good idea
>>31109601You tell her that you wouldn't call having children completely out of the question. You try out her father and brothers serious stare, but perhaps it works too well. She seems rather distant and dreamy for the rest of the night, even after the gifts are presented. Not even your own gift, the stone wolf does much to snap her out of it.Eventually, the party ends and the two of you say goodnight. Before you go, as her family goes to begin throwing away pounds of finger foods, Annalise stops you. She plants a peck on your cheek, thanking you for being so good to her tonight."It's only on the cheek for now, but maybe if you're good we can swap firsts. Maybe." She laughs and shuts the door behind you, leaving you to ride home alone in the cold night.
>>31109767God dammit pietra.
>>31109767Never again in your life will you be able to say that two years are as absolutely dull as these two. You spend say in and day out training, reading, or spending time with Annalise. Despite your efforts, she seems somehow oblivious to any passes you make after her party. In a few weeks, the two of you let things go back to normal, for the sake of comfort. But it is clear that neither of you have changed your feelings, at least according to Annalise's sisters.This continues until one hot summer day. As you sweat profusely in the weight room with the other paladins, working to maintain your body and all the well carved features thereof, someone enters. A young cleric to be exact. He weaves through the crowd of boisterous and half-nude warriors to speak to you."Um, excuse me sir, but the bishop has summoned you to the palace gate. There's someone here to see you, and they don't seem happy."A) GoB) Go once you're finishedC) Other
>>31109879>A) Go
>>31109879Go
>>31109915>>31109916>>31109973You rack the weights you're working with and head out. Bare chested, you make your way to the palace gates. People seem to be abuzz about something, but you can't be sure what. When you get outside, you see a tall, lean man standing just outside the gate. He wears a green cloak over leather armor, with a hood blocking his face from the sun at his back. His silhouette stands tall, near a black horse with saddlebags tied onto it. The man places one fist in another, and cracks his knuckles."I'm looking for a filthy son of a bitch who trains here. He's got something of mine, and I aim to get it back."A) Tell him to come get itB) Tell him you've got nothing for someone like himC) Other
>>31110087I swear, if it's the ranger. (I suck at names)>A tell him to come get it.
>>31110087>A) Tell him to come get it
>>31110087>C)"he might if you show your face"
>>31110120>>31110145This
>>31110120>>31110131He spits on the ground beside him and makes his way up the steps to you. The air outside is dead still. When he reaches you, he looks you straight in the eye. Even if you stand a half foot above him, he feels like a giant. You smell meat on his breath, and looking down you see curly black hair and a thin goatee. The two of you stand before each other, battling with only your eyes for several moments. Then, he reaches his arms out and you respond. You embrace Leon for the first time in five years."By the black peaks, you are tall! What the fuck do they feed you up here, beefsteak and eggs for every meal? You're as wide as a fighting bull, to boot!" You laugh at his flattery. "Well, I came all this way! Are we gonna get something to eat or what?"A) Take him to the mess hallB) Take him somewhere cheapC) Take him somewhere niceD) Other
>>31110232Take him somewhere nice. First time we've seen him in fuck knows how long, and he's probably been traveling for ages.
>>31110232>B) Take him somewhere cheapafter getting some clothes on, i doubt he'd be too comfortable in a nice placewe just need pietra and we can go questing
>>31110283Actually, that's a good point. I'll change my vote.
>>31110232>C) Take him somewhere nice
>>31110269You leave Leon outside while you fetch a shirt, and together the two of you ride into town to find a place to drink until you're blind. You settle on a greasy steakhouse, and the two of you set to ordering. You eat and drink and catch up, laughing so loud that some of the other patrons must be going mad by the end of it all."...so there I was, one good saber left, staring this bastard in the face. He roars at me and I swear his breath must have been flammable. I mean it was like a corpse on the solstice. Anyway, he runs at me and the only thing I can think to do it jump up and hold onto his back. I clung for dear life as he tried to fling me into every tree in the forest. Finally I got a good grip, and stabbed him right in the spinal column. He screeched so loud I could hear ringing in my ears for a week! And that my friend, is how I got my final patch for slaying a minotaur. Which, actually brings me to the real reason I'm here. I'm going on a trip, and I want you to come with me."A) AgreeB) Ask about it
>>31110392>B) Ask about it
>>31110392>B) Ask about itshit, is this our choice that the fortune teller was going on about? anna or leon? all over again?
>>31110417Mostly for details for when we ask the bishop and tell Annanana; also see if she wants to come.
>>31110417>>31110420>>31110453Leon smiles and pounds on the table."Haha, I knew you'd be into it. See, to become a beret, I need to collect these totems from shrines all over the place. It's supposed to prove that I can survive when I'm put to the test. They're in some pretty awful places, but I'm so close to my dream, I can't just pass up this chance! If I refuse now, I won't have another shot until one of the berets dies! There can only ever be thirteen at a time, see. Anyway, I can't bring any other Rangers with me, but there's no rules against anybody else. So I wanted us to go, you and me, two hard as rock bastards collecting these pieces together. I've already found the one in the northern forest, and the one on Black Mountain. I just need one from the great swamp and the desert beyond the Red Sand, and I can become a beret! We should leave tonight, before dark so we can avoid the merchant traffic, what do you say?"A) AgreeB) Ask about somethingC) Other
>>31110534I want to go. I'd love to. But I don't think Anna'd ever forgive me.
>>31110534>B) Ask about somethingCan we bring annaShe needs some world experience
this >>31110570and then this >>31110572also, its 4am here, i'm offthanks for running this Rags
>>31110632also wanted to add.....fellow anons, if we have to make the choice, lets stay with anna this time
>>31110570>>31110572Leon seems less than cheerful now."What? Anna? That runt is holding you back? Doesn't she have a big house and all sorts of toys to keep her company? Come on, this is a once in a lifetime adventure! We're gonna see amazing monuments and incredible creatures! I hear there are men in the great swamp with heads like crocodiles." Despite Leon's argument, you stand firm. "Ugh, I can't believe you want to ruin this for a girl. Fine, if it makes you feel better, you can invite her but if she says no, are you still willing to come with me?"A) YesB) MaybeC) No
>>31110656I agree.
>>31110692Maybe. Probably. We'll see what happens.
>>31110726Wait. What am I saying. I literally just said that we should stay with her. Leave it at maybe.
>>31110692Maybe
>>31110740>>31110856You leave the answer at a chance. Leon doesn't seem happy."Alright, fine. But I want to get going soon, so let's go ask her now, and get it out of the way, alright?" You think for a moment. Annalise is likely training right now, which means she'll be tired tonight as well. It might be better to wait until tomorrow morning to talk to her, but Leon really does seem eager to leave.A) Go find her nowB) Wait until tomorrowC) Other
>>31110920>B) Wait until tomorrow>C) Other Lets spar or something
>>31110980And buy him a room for the night. He should probably get some good rest, even if he doesn't want it.
>>31110980>>31111024You decide to leave it for tomorrow. Leon continues to groan all the way out the door of the restaurant and while you mount up."Alright then, have it your way. Since you have to get permission anyway, I'm going to go find a place to sleep for the night. I'll meet you at the palace tomorrow after lunch so we can leave. See you then." Leon rides off before you can get a word in edgewise. It seems like his years away have changed him from a timid boy to an impatient man. Still, deep down you sense he is the same, just excited to finally be near his dream. With that, you have the evening to yourself.A) Get some rest for tomorrowB) Visit Annalise's houseC) Other
Rolled 32>>31111170Visit her house. Have a nice evening with her. Remind her why she likes spending time with us, and tell her that we have a question to ask her in the morning, but not until then.
>>31111170>B) Visit Annalise's houseTell her now so she can sleep on it
>>31111278You decide to head to Annalise's house before tomorrow. If nothing else, you think it will be nice to spend time with her and think about your choices. After she has a bath, the two of you play cards and chat for a few hours. She seems especially friendly tonight, for some odd reason. You try your best to be extra kind as well, and it does get noticed by her mother if no one else. You tell her you have something important to ask her, but that you want to wait until morning. After that, she seems to fall into giggling fits every time you try to change the subject. Once she is sufficiently sleepy, she heads off to bed and you head home.The next morning you wash and pray, then head to the mess hall. As you much on toast, Annabelle and Anita approach you. They seem content to stare at you while you eat, until you ask them what the problem is. They assure you it's nothing, and walk away laughing and jabbing each other. You simply roll your eyes and finish your meal.Once that's done, you're ready to ask Anna about the tripA) Go as you areB) Go in your gearC) Grab something first
>>31111486Oh god. They think we're gonna propose. This is NOT going to go well.
>>31111486Go as we are.
>>31111526Well we can at least salvage it with a proposal I suppose. Then we have to say no to ranger dude, which actually seems more in character due to him seeming more sedentary.
>>31111546You head there, dressed in your normal clothes. When you arrive, you find the house mostly empty. It seems that only Annalise and Leman are around, and he is apparently resting for a mission tonight. Annalise invites you in and the two of you sit in the parlor. You notice that she seems more nervous than usual, but you push on. Leon will be waiting for your answer in a few hours, so you shouldn't dawdle.A) Ask Annalise straight outB) Make small talk firstC) Mention Leon
>>31111694Our character that is.What is the MC's name
>>31111701C) Mention Leon
>>31111701>A) Ask Annalise straight out
>>31111754Agreed. Straight out.
>>31111754>>31111864The two of you talk for a while, and you try to steer the conversation toward Leon. When you bring up his name, she seems a bit excited. She mentions hearing about a Ranger in town yesterday, and you reveal that it was in fact Leon, and the two of you spoke over dinner. She smacks you on the shoulder, scolding you for not bringing him over. You then explain his plan to head south and then east, to collect the totems he needs for his promotion to Black Beret. You also mention his inviting the both of you to go along as well."Are you kidding, that sounds like a blast! My first time ever leaving the city and I get to go with both of you on a fun trip! Oh, but we'll need some supplies right? And I'll have to tell my family I'm leaving. Hey, actually, do you think there's any way we can leave tomorrow morning? There's something I might want to do."A) Say it's up to LeonB) Say there's no wayC) Other
Rolled 42>>31112033Tell her it's up to Leon, but he's really itching to leave.
>>31112033>A) Say it's up to Leon
Well i gotta sleep as i am early morning tomorrow, so don't mess this up SP duo.
>>31112075>>31112113You tell her that the trip is Leon's, and so it's up to him. This disappoints her, clearly, but she doesn't complain. "Alright, I'll start packing what I need then. You go get him and come pick me up when it's time to leave. Oh, I'm really excited for this." You do as Annalise says and head to the palace to wait for Leon. He appears as he promised, just after lunch time, riding his black horse. The saddlebags are still packed, and he seems ready to head out."Well, it looks like she couldn't make it, too bad. Cmon, let's go so we can use up all this sunlight." You inform Leon that Annalise is going. He sighs, but at the same time he seems relieved. "Fine, fine. Let's go get her." The two of you ride to Annalise's house and dismount. When she answers the door, she pulls Leon into a hug and he responds politely. Annalise claims to be ready to head out, but a look at her bags says otherwise. She wears her sword on her hip as she should, but she also appears to have several weeks worth of food and water, as well as an entire bag full of strange trinkets that don't seem like they'll serve too much purpose on the road. When you ask about them, she lists most of them off as having very specific and rare purposes. Leon looks to you with a sly grin.A) Tell her to only pack the essentialsB) Tell her to narrow it down to one badC) Other
>>31112312Tell her to narrow it down to what she knows she can carry. We're going to be spending a lot of time on the road.
>>31112399Seconding
>>31112399>>31112420You convince Annalise to narrow her selections down to something she is comfortable carrying on her person, should worse come to worse. She does, and ends up with some simple camping supplies and extra water. Leon seems proud of both of you."Alright then friends, now begins out quest south, to the great swamp. Home of necromancy, curses, horrid reptillian behemoths, and most importantly, dozens of terrible flesh eating diseases. If we're lucky, we'll make it back with all of our limbs. If we aren't we probably won't make it back. But now isn't the time to worry, because the road calls to us!" Leon mounts and begins trotting around the street as you and Annalise climb onto Pedro. The three of you ride south to the gates, and hit the southern road to the swamps of the far south.
>>31112465Gonna wrap early tonight and get some extra sleep. If this thread is still alive in the morning, I'll use it. If not, I'll make a new one.Reminder about my twitter majig, for anyone who cares to know when I'm starting a new thread or such. It won't update a lot because I'm very boring. Rags2riches_QMAs always, thank you all for playing, I love you all. And a vote on suptg will give me good dreams tonight.
>>31112465Huh. This "south swamp" sounds like a nice place. Might get a vacation home there.
>>31112517Love you too man. Running as a first time dm with some first time (and a few of them high) players tonight over roll20. Wish me luck!
>>31112540Take this, it will help you on your journey
>>31112517Yeah man, have a great night, and pleasant dreams, probably involving necromancy, plague, etc.
>>31112517>>31112465Bump to keep it aliveWondering if there's any chance Pietra'll see us and follow usOr even if we might get other party members
>>31114151Here's hoping she won't... Pietra doesn't seem the type who gives in easily, and if she and Anna meet, then we might never get to snuggle with Anna...
>>31114567If they met they'd probably compete or something, but the ultimate choice would be player's I believe... so...
>>31114593>Anna learns she stole our first kissIn what universe do you see this going well?
>>31114664I see it as inevitable, do you honestly think Rags will avoid the opportunity for drama and just make a character disappear?But he wouldn't make it so the late (unavoidalbe) consequences of that good act be irreparable damage to the man's relation with Anna.Meaning that the kiss deal doesn't just shoot his relation with Anna, but that there will be drama
Bump
>>31114871Hey, maybe we'll get lucky and pietra will still Anna's first kiss too.like, really lucky
>>31117483Fallen Paladin's orgy
>>31117631I'd say that, if I were to fall, that's the only thing that'd be worth it.
>>31112465The three of you ride south for nearly six days. Annalise, being of poor skill on horse and not knowing the trick to sleeping whilst riding, seems content to sit behind you and use you as a bed when night falls. Today, Leon spies a village ahead, but a peculiar one. There seem to be siege walls surrounding it, but there is no sign of any army around. Annalise isn't a fan of it, but Leon seems quite curious. And besides, you haven't had a good meal or warm bed since you left.A) Vote to check it outB) Vote to go around it
>>31117788Let's check it out. Perchance they require the aid of a mighty paladin!
>>31117831Well, a mighty paladin in training
>>31117788>C) Ask Anna why she doesn't want to go in
>>31117831You and Leon outvote Annalise. Pouty as she may be, she doesn't try to stop the two of you from riding up to the walls of the town. The walls themselves are made from great logs, sharpened at the mill and dug into the ground. It would take a full force to tear these down, but you suggest to Leon that all walls must have a gate. Sure enough, after riding around, you find an entrance. There doesn't appear to be anyone guarding it though.Leon calls out, asking for anyone around to come forth. All that you hear is a weak voice from the other side."Begone beasts! You will not trick us again!" Leon looks over to you and shrugs."Let's just push it open, yeah?"A) Force the gateB) Give upC) Other
>>31117970I am a paladin of the order of [insert name here]. What beasts do you speak of?
>>31118000Isn't it Paladin of the sun? Damn what was it, bright, father, sun, holy, some stuff with these.
>>31118000"Hah! We've heard three paladins in the last four days! You'll have to try something new, you filthy mongrel!"You scratch your head, curious. Leon dismounts and begins rummaging through one of his saddlebags. From it he draws a thick text, which he then splays on the ground. Annalise peeks over your shoulder to see what's going on.A) Jump downB) Keep trying to talk to the gatemanC) OtherPaladin of the Father of Light, God of the Blazing Sun and Golden Fire, cmon guys learn the lore
>>31118104>B) Keep trying to talk to the gatemanwhat if we show our symbol?
>>31118178He can't see us.I say ask why they're holed up.Whatever these monsters are, it's not information that could be used against them.Also, I'm guessing that Leon's looking through a fieldguide on the local monsters.
changing this >>31118178to this >>31118206
>>31118104>C) Ask them what the monsters are and where we can find them It had been quite some time bro. I'll start going back to the other threads and collecting lore pieces, if you release more episodes about this setting it'd be great too. If the end result is any good I'll post it here...By the way, the ones in this setting are the first, second and third episodes right? Unless fourth is in the future or something
>>31118295I'm pretty sure that that's what Leon's trying to figure outThe first part, not the last part.
>>31118206>>31118227"As if you don't know! No matter what you say, I'm not opening this blasted gate after you've eaten three of us!" You try to at least ascertain what kind of creature they're talking about, but before the gateman answers you, Leon jumps in."Found it. If I'm right, and I really hope I'm not right, we might be dealing with a wight. The great swamp in known for once being home to a great number of talented necromancers. They caused all sorts of trouble a few centuries ago. I don't know if there are any left, but it seems like the most likely answer." You and Annalise hop down from Pedro to look at the book. The page Leon has stopped on has a large body of text as well as some very detailed sketches. The creatures he points to seem to look human, save for dried skin and empty eye sockets. Annalise seems a bit intrigued by them.You turn back to the gate and explain that you can help with their problem if they'll let you in, but the gateman still seems set on you being one of them. As you try to puzzle out an alternate way, Annalise begins scaling the wall. Leon sees as well, and cheers her on.A) Let her goB) Tell her to get downC) Other
>>31118295Oh, my setting is no good. And technically only the first two episodes have happened.
>>31118319>C) OtherCheer her but be ready to catch her if she falls>>31118333 It still happens in the future, or like, we're in the past... you know what I mean. Anyway, I like it, and look forward to exploring it more
>>31118349You meander over to the wall beneath her, ready if something goes wrong. You also notice how form fitting her leathers are beneath her robes. Annalise makes it to the top and hops over. There is a commotion of yelling and what sounds like things being thrown at the wooden wall, but in time it ceases. Annalise explains her humanity to the people on the other side, and soon the gates begin to slide open, just enough for you and Leon to squeeze the horses in. You do so, and enter the village.The place is quite upscale, especially compared to your own hometown. Solid wood walls and log rooftops. The people inside do not fare so well. The men guarding the gate look tired, and beaten down. Everyone within is thin and seems to pull away at the slightest glance. The creatures outside must be quite frightful. Annalise and Leon meet up with you and the three of you begin thinking of what to do next.A) Ask to speak to the guardsB) Ask to speak to their leaderC) Other
>>31118528>C) Compliement Anna's wall scaling and let slip something about the view>B) Ask to speak to their leader
>>31118528Let's speak with their leader. They've clearly been stuck here a while. We'll see if there's anything we can do to help
>>31118553This.
>>31118553>>31118557After complimenting Anna's lower body exercise routine, confusing her to no end, you all three turn and ask to speak to the leader of the village. They seem to think for a moment, but sure enough they agree.You enter a large house at the center of town. One of the guards brings you up a set of stairs and to a large study, wherein sits a grey old man, pouring over ledgers. His eyes are red and his brow is heavy. He seems barely able to hold himself up anymore. The three of you introduce yourselves."Leon of Whitewater, Ranger First Class of the northern territories.""Annalise of house Tinhead, daughter of Donnel the White, Inquisitor of the Father of Light."A) Be modestB) ExaggerateC) Other
>>31118660Be modest. We don't wanna be one of those dickhead paladins.
>>31118660>A) Be modest
>>31118660>A) Be modest"Stahl, Paladin of the Father of Light"
>>31118705Is that our name? Alright then.
>>31118705>>31118660Paladin - Initiate -my bad
>>31118689>>31118691The old man looks up from his books, if barely, and after a moments thought he greets you. He welcomes you to sit down, but seeing as there are no chairs in the room, you elect to stand. The guard explains that the three of you have offered to help deal with the creatures attacking the town. The old man smiles, slowly."Thank you, kind sirs and miss. These foul things have already hauled off over a dozen of ours, including children, and we had no idea how long we could hold out with our stores. Please, if there's anything you need, do not hesitate to ask. Any price is good if it brings us our freedom."A) Ask for somethingB) Tell him you have all that you needC) Other
>>31118744I don't name the MCs, you guys usually end up settling on something.
>>31118757>B)>>31118744Technically not really, we just used the same names as the character images Rags posted, they were all from Fire Emblem. He didn't post one so I just go with my personal canon of him being Stahl from FE Awakening
>>31118757>BBut ask if Leon or Anna require anything>>31118793That's a headcanon I can accept
>>31118834>>31118757>>31118793That's actually a good point, say he can't speak for his friends yeah.
>>31118834>>31118859You tell the old man that you won't be needing anything specific yourself, but ask if the others might. Annalise seems satisfied, but Leon approaches the desk and begins asking about a few items."I expect these things will come out at night. Undead don't often like sunlight. That being the case, we'll need torches, lanterns, something to light the way. If we're going to ride them down we need to see. Furthermore, undead fear fire, and while my companions may have that covered, I'd like it if I had a jar of pitch for my own, to set arrows alit." As Leon speaks, Annalise chimes in."Ride them down? Are you mad? We have no idea how many there are or if they're armed. We could be marching into a slaughter. We should set up a defense around the town, and handle them that way.""Eh, that's what I'd expect from someone raised in a manse by nannies and nurses. If we only defend, they'll just wait until we leave to strike again. The best way is to bring the fight to them!"The two of them begin a shouting match so pitched that the old man begins to draw back in fear. It might be lucky that neither of them brought steel up to the house with them.A) Jump in with AnnaliseB) Jump in with LeonC) Propose a different plan
>>31118962>C) "How about we lure them into a trap?"
>>31118994>>31118962Explanation:If we make a trap we can have both the security of fighting on our 'homefield', the time to set up our own measures, the knowledge the trap will either disable or hinder our foes capabilites,then there's the fact to lure them we wouldn't need to actually engage them in combat until we arrived at our destination, but it means we will engage them for sureLet your enemy believe you're at your weakest so he strikes at the point is most beneficial to you
>>31119064I agree with this. Draw them into an ambush from Anna and Leon.Or engage them at the gate, and have the two of them attack from either flank.Also, rags, have we learned any new miracles?
>>31118994You step in and break the fight up, proposing instead that you draw the monsters out and into a trap, to gain both the element of surprise and the ability to fight on your own terms. At first, it doesn't go over well, as Annalise and Leon seem bent on fighting for the sake of fighting, but after they calm down, they agree that it might be best. "But these things are intelligent. They can speak the words of men, and use weapons just like them as well. A simple pitfall won't be enough to trick them. It would have to be more complicated."A) Leave it up to LeonB) Propose your own ideaC) Other>>31119110Strength of the Gods
>>31119236>C) "First of all, what are they weak to? Sunlight and what else? Before we set on a plan we need to put everything we know on the table"By the way does Anna's symbol magic counts a sunlight
>>31119263>>31119236> Before we set on a plan we need to put everything we know on the table"Might not be the best expression, but I meant 'go through what we know and analyze that info so we can plan things right'
>>31119263Leon recounts the entry in his field journal."If I remember, they aren't so much weak to sunlight as they prefer dark. Fire hurts all undead equally well, as does holy light. Salt might burn them, but that might be a myth as well. Other than than, they have no blood, no eyes, and either eat souls or living flesh. Either way, we don't want to be captured." You nod, taking into account what Leon has told you. Your miracles aren't much, but Annalise is more than adept at them.Annalise's Miracles:Sunlight Javelin (x2)Golden Aegis (x2)Holy Weapon (x1)Purify (x3)Create WaterWith all this in mind, Leon suggests sending some of the villagers out as bait to lure them into an ambush. He seems quite proud, however the village leader and Annalise aren't as fond.A) Agree with LeonB) Propose something else
>>31119463I'd rather be the bait. Don't want to involve the villagers, as they seem too weak to defend themselves if push comes to shove.
>>31119463B) Propose something elseUse ourself as bait
>>31119463>B) Propose something else"How about a fake assault? I could make a 'failed' attempt at attacking them and retreat, they'd jump at the opportunity to finish a scared teenager, but then realize they're being ganked by you and Anna. Any chance of them falling into a hole-trap with pitch inside?"He could also note he'd rather risk his own neck than have others go into that shit
>>31119540>>31119539>>31119525And everybody proposes the same thing within seconds of each other
>>31119525>>31119539>>31119540You propose that instead, you be the one to draw them out."Absolutely not!" Annalise delivers a punch to your stomach. "I'm not going to let you walk out into the middle of the woods to get eaten by corpses! If anything, Leon should go since he's the one who got us into this whole mess." "She's right. Well, mostly. I'd wager I'm a rank higher than you as a dodger, and if you go out in a bunch of shiny plate the wights will catch on quick. It's better if I go alone and bring them to you."A) AgreeB) Insist that you goC) Other
>>31119632>A) Agree>C) "If you two insist then we'll do it this way, but we still have to decide what kind of traps to use"
>>31119632As long as we're not putting the villagers in the middle of this, then I'm fine with it.
>>31119659Or rather"how our trap will be set"things related to fire are a good ideathings that imprison or stop their movement are also goodSo, pits, nets, spikes and of course an angry paladin and a cleric>>31119666Me neither, though It'd be nice if at least one of the townsfolk knew how to fight and could help using a bow or somethingheck a line of bowmen with fire arrows'd be nice but we can't have all we dream of
>>31119659The three of you begin discussing possible ways to entrap the enemy.Leon suggests a simple ambush. You and Annalise will hide and wait for him to bring the targets to you, and then spring out and strike them down. Any survivors can be tracked easily.Annalise suggests doing things a bit more complex. You can spend the rest of the day setting wires, too difficult to see in the dark, that will pen up the enemies. At the very least it will slow them down, but it will limit your movement just as much as theirs.A) Go with Leon's planB) Go with Annalise's planC) Come up with your own
>>31119851>A) Go with Leon's plan>C) "I like the wires, but in this situation it could end up tangling Leon, and then I don't even know how we'd save him"
>>31119932Agreed. Also, the wights are likely to be able to see in the dark, so the wires would put us at a disadvantage.
>>31119932>>31119956You decide on a plan, and a simple one at that. That settled, Leon decides to begin scouting the area while the sunlight still protects him. Annalise says she'd like to begin helping around the town as much as she can, but assures you that you can do as you like.A) Help LeonB) Help AnnaliseC) Do something else until nightfall
>>31119987Help Annalise. She can cast create water, and we can lug it around.
>>31119987>B) Help Annalise>C) But also buy some flammable booze bottle and a flint striker, or maybe just use a torchFor exactly the purpose you're imagining
>>31120047Don't forget the rag.But I sincerely think that if they had any booze, they'd have drunk it by now,
>>31120069Hey, you never know. I wasn't planning on going full molotov because I thought the idea'd be shot down, still, boozefire is one of the best weapons against the necros
>>31120016>>31120047You decide to help Annalise see to the villagers while Leon scouts alone. The group splits, and the two of you remaining set to work.It seems that the town has been rationing food and water quite hard. Men get the largest portion, followed by mothers, then women and children, and finally elders. With Annalise's help, you are able to generate a good deal more clean drinking water, but no food. As Annalise helps tend the sick, you help some of the guardsmen reinforce the walls. Thanks to your strong back and legs, a gift from the Father if ever there was one, you are able to straighten the siege walls as well as lug around a few cartloads of tools and soil. The sun begins to set, and Leon slips back in covered in dirt and twigs. He seems to have a good lay of the area now, and is ready to set out as soon as you two are. Annalise seems quite energetic, but you are a bit worn out. You think a short nap and a snack might fix you up, but you would be wasting time that could be used to operate. Annalise sees the slouch in your shoulders and asks if you'll be alright to go.A) Have a short restB) Go now
>>31120132>A) Have a short restWe'll have to tank, so it's good if we aren't tired paranoid drive is turning on
>>31120167Agreed. And we gotta be able to swing our hunk of metal around.
>>31120167>>31120206You tell the others to let you have a quick nap before you set out. They agree, and both climb to the top of the wall to keep lookout.One of the villagers, a widow whose husband was among the first to be taken away, allows you into her home and gives you leave to use her bed. You don't want to put her out, but she insists, and even provides you with a warm quilt. You strip your armor off and lay down, asking her to wake you in two hours at the very most. She nods, and leaves you.Time passes, and before you know it you're being shaken awake by the kind widow. She brings you a small basin to wash, and you thank her. Once your armor is back on, you pick up your zweihander and sling it on your back, then step outside. You find Annalise and Leon standing near the horses. Leon seems to be rubbing his shoulder quite a bit as you approach."It's about time. Let's get going before the owls are out. Hopefully I don't need my right arm to fight, seeing as how your shadow saw fit to knock me off the damn wall while we were on lookout." You turn to Annalise."It's his own fault. He's the one who kept commenting on my balance, it serves him right." You settle them both down and the three of you begin preparing for the mission. A) Take the horsesB) Move on foot
>>31120315>A) Take the horsesFast retreatBut place them somewhere hidden enough
>>31120354>>31120315Wait, wait I take this backWhat's the landscape? Like is it a swamp or a forest? Is it a wide forest with ample space for riding or it full of close trees and bushes and stones?
>>31120368Forest of trees spread out, but hard to navigate. Average of five to ten feet between trees. Muddy ground, very few rock formations.
>>31120450>Muddy ground,Bad>Hard to navigateBadBut horses still seem useful, if only to be able to outrun the wights if things go to shit
>>31120468I disagree. I don't want them slipping and breaking a leg,
>>31120484But Pedro is a mexican horse, he can just split via binary division and turn into two ponys wearing sombreros
>>31120499I see nothing that could go wrong here.
>>31120484You decide it's best to leave the horses here, for various reasons. Leon doesn't seem keen on complaining, nor does Annalise. With that, the three of you slip out the gate and into the dark forest.You walk for a while, guided by torchlight. Leon is quite skilled at memorizing paths, and in no time at all he brings you to the bottom of a small cliff. You begin setting up here."Now I'll move around for a while and get their attention. Keep my swords safe, I can't risk them noticing I'm armed. When I get them, I'll bring them here and jump down the cliff, pretending to hurt myself. They won't be able to resist."A) Begin the planB) Other
>>31120667A) Plan is go!
>>31120667>AIgor! Pull the switch!
>>31120807>>31120875Leon heads up the cliff, leaving you and Annalise to wait for his return.You sit on opposite ends of the rock face, watching the stars through the leafy canopy above. Time passes. You eventually pick up a small stick and begins drawing in the dirt to kill time. You create a rather well made sketch of the three of you together, although the smiles seem a bit odd for the group."It's a bit chilly. I guess that's winter for you." Annalise speaks, staring at a leaf a few feet away from her. She seems somewhat distant.A) "We'll get you something warmer back in town."B) "Don't worry, when we get to the swamp you'll be wishing for a cool breeze."C) Other
>>31120969>C) Hugs are very warm, give her one you twat
>>31121149>>31120969Agreed, share our heat
>>31121149>>31121158You stand and approach Annalise. She doesn't notice you until you sit down beside her and wrap an arm around her shoulders. She smiles at you, but pulls away and stands up."Your just like Leman, you know. Trying to be nice, but still wearing all that cold metal." Before you can speak, she turns away and gently sets herself in your lap, taking your hands and bringing them around her waist. "There, that's a little better."You feel her weight on you, heavy and soft. Still, there is a steel wall that separates you from making true contact. And as nice as it is to be here, it's not strictly strategically sound.A) Wait like thisB) Tell her it can wait until you're back in town
>>31121231B) but phrase it more like "as nice as this is, we wouldn't want to be caught off guard like this..."
>>31121231>A) Wait like thisLeon would be proud to die for this
>>31121231>B) " I do look forward to actually being able to hug you when we're back in town"Kiss her cheek and back to our post
>>31121342>cheekNo if were stopping the fun train were going for lips
>>31121375>>31121231Do you think she'll allow it?She's a traditional girls, it's gotta be special not that setting up a trap for a dozen wights in a dark forest at night isn't special
>>31121395Shes already in our lap, I think she wants more than a kiss
>>31121410A girl sitting in your lap isn't sign she wants something, otherwise I'm the shittiest guy at taking clues
>>31121449>baited us into sharing the warmth>complained that we're wearing all this armor>sits in our lap even though shes a traditional as fuck girlYeah your blind
>>31121306>>31121342You squeeze Annalise gently and press your cheek to hers. She nudges back. You explain that while you enjoy this, it's not safe to be tangled up when Leon comes back. "Fine, but you owe me later." Annalise releases herself and stands, moving forward to allow you to rise as well. You aren't sure if the wiggle in her hips is your mind, or her intent, but either way you separate and return to your respective spots on opposite ends of the rock face.What seems like hours go by, punctuated by the hooting of night owls and tiny peeps of the field mice that evade them. You sense yourself dozing a few times, but a good slap to the cheek fixes that. Finally, you hear noise approaching. It's very faint at first, but in a few moments it picks up. Shouting, and boots on dirt. The squishing of mud. A high pitched sort of cry, that you are totally unfamiliar with. At that, you and Annalise both rise. You both draw steel, and you pick up Leon's twins as well.The sound grows louder and louder, until finally it feel too near for comfort. Suddenly something falls from above, rolls on the ground, and lies still. Your eyes take a minute to adjust, but sure enough it is a heap of green. From both sides of the cliff face, dark figures begin to run for the heap. Ten, eleven, twelve, maybe thirteen of them total. You and Annalise are concealed by the dark as they slowly approach the heap of green, cackling grotesquely.A) Attack nowB) Hold
>>31121449>A girl sitting in your lap isn't sign >I'm the shittiest guy at taking clues
>>31121520>B) Hold just long enough for them to get a bit closer to Leon, then attack.
>>31121520>A) Attack now
>>31121520>A) Attack now>>31121481>>31121540I'll admit that I failed to realize someone's feelings towards me more than once, but being dense isn't something I can just cure you know?
>>31121621If it helps, I feel like you may be the closest to our character, in that regard.
>>31121600>>31121621You and Annalise charge headlong into the crowd, surprising them and scattering the, slightly. As you drive them off of Leon and drop his twins, Annalise uses her agility to get around them and begin pushing them back toward the cliff. Leon gains his feet and scoops up his weapons, drawing them from their hilts. From across the crowd, Annalise draws her symbol and begins casting a miracle that will strengthen the power of a weapon.A) Have her cast it on her longswordB) Have her cast it on the twinsC) Have her cast it on your weapon
>>31121858>C) Have her cast it on your weaponWe're planning on aggroing them all, we need to solo as many of them as we can so the others can go pick them one by one until we've taken away their number advantage
>>31121858A) Cast it on her weapon, we have the power of HUGE
>>31121915Do you mean she needs an extra due to being the least skilled combatant?
>>31121955Not necessarily, but in terms of sheer strength, we don't really need a boost.
>>31121912Annalise's holy symbol begins to glow a fierce gold. You hold your enormous blade aloft, and as the light fades from her symbol, your weapon begins to burn bright, until shining golden flames engulf it. When you bring it back down, the golden fire trails behind. Now the wights appear frightened, but then do not give quarter.They begins spreading out and attacking, focusing mostly on overwhelming with their numbers. Seven of them rush you, while three and three divide up to fight the others. A) CleaveB) Hold their attention
>>31122076>A) CleaveDestroy, Break, PURGE
>>31122153seconding this, but yell something antagonistic about the legitimacy of their birth and the questionable things their mothers do in their spare time.
>>31122076>B) Hold their attention
>>31122153>>31122202You bring your sword down upon them, cutting one of them clean in two and setting his remains ablaze all at once. The others catch on quickly, and those with shield raise them as they press the assault. Those without are swiftly bisected. This leaves four of them pushing you back, and though the flames of your blades burn their shields, they seem to hold strong. One of them, armed with a spear, begins jabbing at you to separate you from your allies, while still hiding behind his tower shield.A) Rush him, risk taking attacks from the sideB) Pull back, try to draw them into bad footing
>>31122334>A) Rush him, risk taking attacks from the sidePURGE THE WIGHT MENACE WITH OUR HOLY WRATH
>>31122353Do it!
>>31122353>>31122388You put all your weight into a mighty charge, slamming into the tower shield and knocking the wight back onto the ground. Up close, you can better make out his appearance. He looks quite similar to a starved man, with dry, leathery skin as grey as soot. His mouth hangs open, revealing lack of a tongue, and his eye sockets are completely empty, leading only into blackness.You kick his shield away, stomping on his wrist to be sure he doesn't raise it again. Then, you turn your blade down and stab him in the chest, setting him on fire. Suddenly something bashes into your back, causing you to stumble forward. You wheel around to see the other wights coming down on you, fast.A) Face them head onB) Defend
>>31122550>A) Face them head onWE DO NOT NEED TO DEFEND AGAINST SUCH WEAKLINGS
>>31122575Paladin Berserker ~
>>31122550>B) DefendHey guys.>>31122575>underestimating your opponentsThere are 4 of as well.
>>31122648>underestimatingWe just killed a good number of them easily, besides we have to look good in front of Anna and Leon
>>31122575You raise your sword and attempt to step forward, but your haste has stolen your caution, and you find you back leg stuck in the mud. Off balance and slow, you take a shield in the face from one of the wights, knocking you to the ground. The other takes his axe and brings it down on your chest with both hands, denting your armor. There are three now, one armed with the axe, slow but powerful, one with a longsword, which may not have much luck breaking mail, and the final one takes up his comrade's spear, and begins to approach.A) Call for assistanceB) Bring down the axeC) Bring down the sword
>>31122731>A) Call for assistance>B) Bring down the axe>>31122667Fuckin' toldja.
>>31122731>B) Bring down the axeWho didn't guess this berserker shit was gonna lead to this eventually?Seriously, this thing is literally defined by tactic only
>>31122731>B) Bring down the axe>>31122753>you find you back leg stuck in the mudNot really, the mud fucked us not the wights
>>31122770Charging like an idiot fucked us, don't play coy
>>31122793Charging head first into combat has been helping until now, that being said, I will stop trying to beserker our way through this
>>31122832I won't say I dislike berserker acts, because I really do, but let's not use them up too much. save the dismembering for the BBEG
>>31122760>>31122770You reach up and grab a hold of the axe wight's belt, using all your strength to pull him down into the mud with you. The others begin raining blows down, but you focus on your task. As he lies face down in the dirt, you bring your fist upon him with the weight of a sledge, driving his rotted teeth into the ground. You reckon if he had any feeling left in his bones, he'd be feeling it now. The wights begin slashing at your comparatively unguarded legs, likely in an attempt to slow you. You roll away and get to your feet, feeling the stinging pain of cuts from filthy, chipped blades. The wights screech, high enough to crack glass, you think, and charge at you.A) Kill the spearmanB) Kill the swordsman
>>31122882>A) Kill the spearmanHe has range, always kill the range
>>31122903Agreed.
>>31122882>A) Kill the spearmanHe has range, but we have flexibility
>>31122882>A) Kill the spearman
>>31122870>BBEG is expecting us to cautious and use amazing tactics>we go full berserker and charge head first yelling
>>31122968Screaming guts? Screaming guts.
>>31122968>>31123072And this is now the BBEG
>>31123091Which one? Or both?
>>31122903>>31122926>>31122939You bring your sword around and down, bifurcating the spearman as he lets out another shrill cry. The swordsman takes advantage of your momentary slowness, and thrust his weapon at you. You manage to turn away, but the blade slices open your bicep just the same. You are forced to deliver the final blow one handed, slowing you a bit, but thanks to Annalise's miracle, the fire is enough to finish him. You turn to see the others finishing their own battles. You approach, but not in time to help. You watch as Annalise begins healing a wound in her side, and Leon beheads one of the wights with a single strong cleave of his sword. You gather back together. Annalise notices the blood dripping from your arm and legs, and you both see that Leon's left arm is in need of treatment."Cmon, both of you. Let's get back to town so I can start healing you both.""No, there are more wights, I saw them on the way here. If we hurry, we can catch them before they realize what's happened here.""You imbecile, you can't do anything with one swordarm!""A ranger doesn't need two arms to kill anything, hell I don't need the other if I'm being honest. We have to finish the job now, or we may not get another chance!"A) Tell Leon to come with you back to townB) Let Leon go, and return with AnnaliseC) Go with Leon, but have Annalise patch you upD) Other
>>31123201>C) Go with Leon, but have Annalise patch you up>D) Complain about the mud
>>31123201C) Go with Leon, but have Annalise patch you upD) Tell her she might want to take a look at our wounds again later, to make sure they're not that grave, you know>>31123182The black guy, the bottom one is the protagonist's love interest
>>31123265Seconding this
>>31123265Seconding
>>31123265>>31123315>>31123475You agree to go with Leon to finish of the wights, asking Annalise to do what she can to stop the bleeding of your wounds for now."I didn't come along with you two to be a mobile hospital, you know. Ugh. Fine, if you must get yourselves killed over a stupid hunt, then I hope you both have plenty of fun doing it." Annalise presses her symbol on Leon's arm, burning him, but sealing the wound. She does the same to your injuries. You've heard of this sort of thing before. It's a much quicker, yet slightly messier and very painful healing technique that the clerics discourage. Only inquisitors still seem to use it, as scars are their pride. As soon as she's done, Annalise strides back to the village, ignoring any words you or Leon shout at her. Eventually, Leon gives up and heads deeper into the woods and you follow. The two of you find tracks in a few minutes, and hastily follow them. They bring you to a small cave, that Leon theorizes is the daytime home of the wights. In all likelihood, they are prepared for your attack, but their numbers won't be half as high. Leon volunteers to take point, as he is able to fight single-handed and can hold a torch with the other.A) Let him take pointB) Take point yourself
>>31123561>A) Let him take pointI prefer to see where our team mates are
>>31123561>A) Let him take point
>>31123717Agreed
>>31123636>>31123717>>31123742Leon strikes a torch, and the two of you enter the cave. It's a bit narrower than you anticipated inside. You won't be able to swing your sword if this keeps up. You follow Leon for what feels like a quarter mile of tunnel before you finally emerge into a large underground lake. The water smells foul, and is lit by the moon above via a large fissure too high to drop in from. Leon holds the torch loft, searching for any sign of the wights. You spot a small wooden shack built near the water, and point it out to him. It seems the only place to hide here.A) Approach boldlyB) Approach quietly
>>31123884>B) Approach boldlyCan we start reciting holy shit? If so do that as well
>>31123884>B) Approach quietly
>>31123924Seconding, get ready with some Strength of the Gods.
>>31123949>>31123924ITT: we tell the enemy we're coming because fuc kit
>>31123961>stealth>in full plate
>>31123961They're undead and we're a paladin, what do we have to fear?
>>31123994Could get Leon to approach the thing while we stand back and start our chanting.>>31124002A lich
>>31124013>implying a lich would stay in this shitty cave
>>31124026>implying a lich wouldn't disguise his palace entrance as a shitty cave so it wouldn't draw attention
>>31124013>chanting isn't going to alert them that we're here
>>31123924>>31123949You and Leon slide down the rock hill toward the lake shore, trying your best to ignore the foul stench wafting from it. At the bottom, you draw steel and march at the shack. The wights burst from inside, armed and ready. One of the looses a crossbow bolt, but your Golden Aegis stops it in mid-air, shattering it to splinters. Leon takes the chance to rush in and begin slicing up the creatures, and you follow. Together you dispatch five in total, leaving them as mounds of limbs and dry viscera on the floor. "Haha! Yes! I can check that off my list of shit to murder, eh?" Leon grabs your forearm, both of you panting heavily. Some of your wounds have reopened, along with some new ones you obtained from the fight, but the wights were frightened, and had no strength left to battle, leaving the victory well within your grasp."I think that's all of them. At least all the ones I saw. If there's more, they won't attack the town now, I promise that. Think we should be getting back?"A) Head backB) Search the area
>>31124061>B) Search the area>>31124055>not if you chant it under your breath and away
>>31124061>B) Search the areaLoot!
>>31124061>C) Torch the shack and head back>>31124077>surely the undead wont notice these holy words
>>31124061>B) Search the area
>>31124094>>31124098then we should do this
>>31124077>>31124094>>31124111You explain to Leon that you'd like to be absolutely certain the area is secure. He groans, but agrees it's the best coarse of action. You each take a torch and begin scouring the area around the lake. You find no sign of more wights, but you do come across some of their weapons. You pick up a dagger in particularly good condition and tie it to your belt. Leon also picks up a few silver coins, either remnants from their past lives or just chance drops by some unknown stranger."Ah, see here. Here's the cause of the trouble." Leon calls you over to inspect one of the fallen. "This one still has his tongue. Some lazy undertaker didn't do his job. You want to make sure these things are removed, or the wight retains certain abilities." At any rate, you spend two hours scouring, and come up with nothing. You decide to head backAt the village, you knock at the gate and are let in. Inside, the villagers stare with still breath, waiting for your news.A) "You're safe, for now."B) "They're gone. We're tired. Find us beds."C) "Celebrate!"D) Other
>>31124286>D) JUSTICE HAS BEEN SERVED MOTHA FUCKAS
>>31124286>A) "You're safe, for now.">D) "It'd be a good idea to set up some defenses later on just in case">E) Go find Anna
>>31124286>B
>>31124368This guy has it right.
>>31124286>A) "You're safe, for now.">C) "Celebrate!"seconding >>31124368 with>E Go find Anna
>>31124368These words. Definitely.
>>31124368>>31124406>>31124423You tell the villagers that they are safe from the creatures for the foreseeable future, but it would benefit them to be cautious for the time being. Hugs and kisses are exchanged among them, and to your surprise there are even a few offers of daughters and wards. You and Leon are forced to turn them down, but Leon does not turn down wine and food. He invites you to come, but you decide instead to look for Annalise. After asking around, you discover she has taken up refuge in an empty house, who's resident was taken away four weeks ago. You go there.The house is small, three rooms it seems like, and the door doesn't seem locked. You let yourself in and look around. All is quiet, and the hearth remains cold. You find the bedroom door.A) KnockB) EnterC) Other
>>31124588>EnterWe're tired and wounded. Ain't got time to think straight
>>31124588>B) Enter
>>31124630>>31124690>>31124710You push the door open. The old hinges creak as you enter the bedroom, dark and warm. Once your eyes adjust, you see Annalise's form curled on the bed. Her leathers are folded and set on a nearby chair, but she must be wearing her robes for warmth. There is also a quilt over her. She doesn't move, but you can't hear her breath to measure the tempo.A) WhisperB) ApproachC) Other
>>31124866>B) Approach
>>31124866Approach.
>>31124866B) Approach
>>31124866>A) Whisper"I've come to take your sooooul"
>>31124971Spooooooooky
>>311249712spooky4me
>>31124895>>31124912>>31124927You slowly make your way to the bed. Annalise moves. You stop. Then she moves again and sits upright. The dark makes it impossible to makeout her face, but she does seem to be looking at you."What? Need me to sew you up again? Or does Leon want to head out already now that I've gotten comfortable?" She drops backward onto the bed, turning away from you. "If you aren't missing a limb, then save it for morning. The clinic is closed for tonight."A) Give upB) SitC) Say something
>>31125019
>>31125042>B)>C) Say something"I just wanted to come back, take my armour off and finally do what we couldn't before"
>>31125042>B) Sit>C) Say something"Didn't you say I owed you something?"
>>31125042>C) Say something"So what I'm hearing is I DON'T owe you anymore, got it."
>>31125059>>31125019>>31124998
>>31125078This.
>>31125078Yeah, this.
>>31125068>>31125078>>31125113You approach the bed and sit down, reminding her of the debt you owe her from earlier that night. You feel her moving around, and then her hands on your shoulders."Actually, you're right. Close your eyes." You listen, and she moves more, shifting around for something. That something turns out to be a mule kick to your back, sending you off the bed and onto the wood floor with a clatter. You bonk your head a bit, which gives you a slight headache. When you turn over and look up at her, she is sat on the edge of the bed lighting a candle so that you can see her face."First of all, after what we went through tonight and everything I said, what makes you think I'm in the mood for anything of the sort? Second, what makes you think you're so fantastic you can walk in on the daughter of Donnel the White and act so cool, as if I'm to be the one melting over you? And thirdly, if you're going to sit on the bed the least you could do is take off that filthy armor so you don't mess these nice sheets which, may I remind you, are a gift that we are not owed from these people!?" Annalise glares at you from the bed, awaiting your response.A) ApologizeB) Say nothingC) Other
>>31125336>A) Apologize
>>31125336A) ApologizeC) OtherStart taking armor off, but not naked that's too lewd
>>31125336And we continue to be a fuck up when not in battle
>>31125416It's what we're best (worst?) at
>>31125416Ooh, combine this with our apology, something about how we wish we competent without the threat of death hang over us.
>>31125472I agree. Do that.
>>31125336>A+CApologize and leave, there's no need to be here and she's acting weird.He really didn't do anything bad
>>31125521>acting weirdNo we just happened to be and ass then expect to get some
>>31125521You don't know women do you.We did something.God knows we did something.But even god doesn't know what.
>>31125567>be and assHe really didn't do anything major, but yes that choice before was kinda dumb>>31125576That's because she's just looking for an excuse to bitch, and also why I have two ex wives
>>31125388>>31125391>>31125416You stand up and apologize, dusting yourself of and allowing bits of mud to fall to the floor. Annalise sets the candle down on the bedside table and get up."You'll never stop being an ignorant farm boy, will you?" She approaches and moves behind you, then starts to unfasten your half-plate. The two of you work to remove the steel and padding, setting is aside on the floor. Before you know it, Annalise has reached around and pulled the drawstring to your trousers as well."Your boots too." You comply and soon are down to your boxers and tunic. "You're still the smelly, stupid, mean boy who left me to go hunt squirrels in the woods six years ago. But, I sort of like you for that. You know something I learned in the archive? It's very interesting. Lay down."A) ComplyB) Refuse
>>31125650>A) Comply
>>31125650>A) Complywere losing our dick aren't we?
>>31125650>inb4 how to bind a familiar>inb4 she makes us her familiar
>>31125650>inb4 we get ntred
>>31125650>comply
>>31125737By... who exactly? An inccubus?
>>31125749Probably
>>31125681>>31125711>>31125737DONT GIVE HIM IDEASA) Comply
>>31125711GODDAMNITand it fits perfectly
If Anna fucks us over I say we go looking for the thief girl, she owes us a fuck
>>31125670>>31125677>>31125681You sit, and Annalise shoves you down on your front. You think about resisting with strength, but something in the back of your head stops you. Annalise hops up and sits on top of you, right in the bend of your spine."Wolves live in packs, just like people. But wolves do have differences. For instance, two wolves, a male and female, are the center of the group. They eat first, and breed most often. They're almost like parents. On top of that," Annalise turns and lays on her back, resting her head on the back of yours. "The female leader has the most sway over the group. I suppose that's because she has the pups." Annalise rolls over onto the mattress, facing away. "Give me your arm, I'm cold."A) Do itB) Don't
>>31125803Why would she fucks us over though/
>>31125670>>31125677>>31125681>>31125744>>31125768I'm so popular today
>>31125835>A) Do itohgodwhat'shappening
>>31125835>A) Do itWhat the fuck is habbiding
>>31125835This bitch wanting to dom? Fuck this bitch>B) Don't
>>31125835>A) Do it>>31125836>Women
>>31125855You deserve it!
>>31125913Shepard.
>>31125996
>>31126010Shepard.
>>31125857>>31125859>>31125873You do as she says, and she takes your arm and wraps it around herself, tucking it under her stomach before pulling the quilt up around both of you. "I'm sorry for getting so angry. I don't mean to. I suppose I just spent so much time being the runt that I feel like I have to bare my fangs to get my way. But I don't want to drive you away. So, I want to make a deal. I'll keep my head out there, on the road. No matter what happens, I'll stay calm. But in exchange, you have to promise that as long as we're together, alone like this, I get to let it all out. I don't care about being the alpha wolf. I just want somewhere to let my emotions go. Deal?"A) YesB) No
>>31126051>A) Yes
>>31126051>A) Yes>>31126034
>>31126051As long as we can do the same, yes
>>31126051>A) Yes>>31126085It is you :3
>>31126051>yes.
>>31126130>>31126129>>31126116>>31126085>>31126073>agreeing to be the only outlet for a woman's emotions
>>31126157Have you been in a relationship?
>>31126176Yes, and I sure as hell didn't make myself the only outlet for her emotions
>>31126157>Saying no to that whilst in hitting range
>>31126129Y-yes>>31126157Also known as 95% of all relations ever until she gets a shrink or starts fucking your neighbor, that old fat fuck
>>31126204What if she starts fucking her shrink?
>>31126073>>31126085>>31126129You pull Annalise against you, and agree to her terms. She lets out a small cry of surprise. In a moment though, she is laughing."I suppose it isn't fair to make a deal where I get everything and you have to put up with me. So, go ahead. Name it. What's the price of my tears to you?"Roll 1d100, highest roll decides. Tie goes to first post. Don't be a smartass.
Rolled 43>>31126239You stop hitting whenever I act like the dumb ass I am
>>31126239>isn't fair to make a deal where I get everything and you have to put up with meRefer to:>>31126176
Rolled 72>>31126239I don't really need a compensation if it's for you
Rolled 73>>31126239Just don't hit me as much as you usually do, oh and maybe tell your sisters to stop treating me like dirt
Rolled 77>>31126264This I'm a true sap at heart>>31126204forgot my name there, glad to have ya back
Rolled 17>>31126264>>31126239This, Stahl is madly in love
Rolled 48>>31126324>wanting to be the bitch in the relationshipgod damn it, anything but that bullshit
Rolled 13>>31126339Better than>>31126292Which sounds slightly on the whiny asshole side
>>31126264>>31126292>>31126324>>31126338
>>31126353Well yeah but i don't want stahl to be a bottom bitch
Rolled 88>>31126239>sum o dat asssssss
Rolled 86>>31126389Until he FALLS
Rolled 67>>31126264this
>>31126413>I beat the "nothing if its for you" rollsSWEET SWEET VICTORY
>>31126413fucklet's hope she takes this as a joke
>>31126463Its better than getting NOTHING out of it
>>31126413What have I gotten myself into?
>>31126483We'll get something from it alright - our shit slapped
Rolled 69>>31126413>>31126463>>31126483>>31126239Rags, please disconsider troll postsSeriously, this guy is a fucking retard, if he ruins this shit...
Rolled 88>>31126292Rerolling
Rolled 51>>31126413ANYTHING BUT THIS
>>31126506>troll postsNah man, we getting some o dat sweet anna ass
Rolled 74>>31126516Tie goes to the not retard post?
>>31126539Again, we're more likely to wind up on the couch with the shit beaten out of us
>>31126545>tfw I'm both the ass post and the "hit me less" postGo with the ass rags
Rolled 19>>31126516Literally anything but >>31126413
Rolled 31>>31126539Fuck you, asshole.>>31126494No, seriously, don't count it
>>31126494its in bad taste to say no rags
>>31126539Do you really just want to ruin the game for everyone else?
>>31126494Alright then, I'm nothing if not fairA) >>31126264B) >>31126413Operation "Get da booty" will have a two point lead
>>31126593It's also incredibly out of character and lolrandumb.And with that i dinner
Rolled 43>>31126614Dear god A). We are not ready to die.
>>31126614>A)
>>31126614>B
>>31126614>A) >>31126264
>>31126654Whoops, dice roll.
>>31126614A)Seriously fuck this guy
>>31126614Dear lord A
>>31126688Love you too anon
>>31126636Shall we assume that this is an A) vote?
>>31126614Shall I bring up how she said she kinda liked us being an ass when we we're kids?
>>31126654>>31126661>>31126670Shit, hold on we're about to sage. Starting new thread. Someone archive!
>>31126719>QM just warned us not to do this kind of shitAre you retarded, you fuckwit
>my desperation suggestion brought the thread to utter shit stormI love being an ass
>>31126780And I love the fact all human life is finite, the world wouldn't be able to sustain the size of your ass gap for long
>>31126793y-you too
>>31126965
