>>32163947
>A) "We're not going just yet."

>>32163947
I have a hunch I know what this thing is.

Also, how was your week?

>>32163972
You tell the others that you don't plan on charging headlong into danger without a bit more thought. Maurice seems relieved, but Pietra not so much. The four of you gather round and begin thinking on your plan of action.

A) Surround the area from all sides
B) Split up
C) Wait until night
D) Other

>>32163995
Not bad. Tons of work needed doing. Saw Spider-Man and Captain America back to back with the child, then Godzilla last night at midnight. She fell asleep on the ride home, but she made it all the way through the movie somehow.

>>32163947
Rags. I missed you.

>>32163972
Agreed. We should take some time to plan.

>>32164066
>A) Surround the area from all sides

>>32164085
<3

>>32164066
When she wakes up, you may have to contend with a hyperactive child switching between acting as a giant monster and the superhero that takes it down.

>>32164066
>don't plan on charging headlong into danger
It's like we're a different character.

Surround the area.

>>32164066
Surround the area.

>>32164066
I'm glad you're back, rags

>>32164095
>>32164125
>>32164179
You decide to split into four and come at the area from all sides, in hopes that you won't be surrounded yourselves. You break in half, heading around the east side with Pietra as Maurice and Kor go west. You split again, and make it to the complete other side alone before stopping. Here, you can barely make out the others as small specs in the distance, but with some strain, you can spot everyone signalling that they are in position and ready. You begin moving inward, not yet drawing your broken sword. As you walk, you look at the pyramids towering above you. From the furthest one, near Maurice, you begin to notice what seems like steam rising.

A) Move faster
B) Stop
C) Other

>>32164123
No, she's just very sleepy and affectionate today. She's sitting on my lap in fact, and I think she's about to pass out.
>>32164233
Oh, stop

>>32164304
>A) Move faster

Is she wondering what the hell it is we're doing right now?

aw yeah we're back!

>>32164326
You pick up speed, and judging by the increase in size, you assume the others have picked up on this and done the same.

The steam from the top of the pyramid is now condensing into a heavy cloud. It darkens and rolls in place, as if kneaded by a pair of great vinisible hands.

You are within shouting distance of the others now, and the cloud begins descending to the ground, clearly moving of some unknown will. Maurice stops and draws his cards, shuffling through them in anticipation.

A) Order everyone to come to you
B) Go to Maurice
C) Other

>>32164326
No, she knows I play games on the computer.

>>32164560
maybe we should order everyone to go to Maurice?

>>32164560
by the way, how did the smut writing go?

>>32164586
You shout for the others, and tell them to move to help Maurice with whatever seems to be happening. If they can hear you, they don't signal as much, but they do all begin approaching him at a good pace.

The cloud ceases it's descent, and now begins to spread out above you, just ten feet up, but thick and dark as any storm cloud you've seen. It's so heavy in fact, that it provides as much shade as a stone rooftop. You make it beneath the spreading cloud in time to witness something emerge from a crack in the side of the nearest pyramid, and begin dashing at impossible speeds toward Maurice.

A) Dash to his side
B) Stop the group
C) Other

>>32164629
Better than you'd think, but not as good as you'd hope

>>32164899
Signal the others to stop,
Push Maurice out of the way,

>>32164915
what was the smut for?

>>32164924
You tell everyone to stop and take defensive positions as you push ahead and try to reach Maurice before it's too late.

Unfortunately, just as you near him, the shade that emerged from the pyramid reaches Maurice and drives something sharp up and through his chest. The deck of cards falls, fluttering to the ground as Maurice is raised up and tossed aside. You come to a halt and look over the attacker.

It appears to be a large man, just over six feet and dressed in tribal clothes made from leather, dyed wool, and feathers. He is muscular and stoic, holding out an arm that is covered in fresh blood. He watches as Maurice hits the dirt, hard, and then turns to you.

A) Attack
B) Intimidate
C) Bargain
D) Other

>>32164959
Some people wanted me to write some, I'm not sure who.

>>32165186
>D) Other
"who the hell are you?"

>>32165186
also
A
and get one of the girls to see to Maurice.

>>32165223
>>32165246
You demand to know the identity of the attacker. He scans you before responding.

"Your skin is light, but you are tall and well fed. You are from the city of gold. Your comrades came here to challenge us as well, ans you will meet the same fate. I am known as Madon. If you wish this to end quickly, hold still and I will devour you painlessly." He begins approaching steadily and at an aggravatingly casual pace.

You shout for someone to tend Maurice while you confront the attacker.

A) Send Pietra
B) Send Kor
C) Send both

Is everyone just lurking today?

>>32165460
C
D)We didn't come here to fight you, we're trying to get home.

>>32165460
or they're busy?

>>32165472
Kor and Pietra run to Maurice's side as you speak to Madon. You explain that you haven't come looking for a fight, and only mean to collect your friend and be on your way. He stops ad thinks for a brief moment.

"Even if what you say is true, we have no reason to let you go. I can see that you and your allies are quite powerful. If nothing else, you will make formidable servants. In the name of my master, I will turn you, and you will live out the rest of time under our command. This is a fitting bargain, I trust?"

A) Yes
B) No
C) Other

>>32165769
>B) No

>>32165793
You refuse the offer. Madon seems surprised by this.

"Humans can be so short sighted. I come to you with open hands, offering an eternity of peace and hedonistic joy, and yet you slap away the olive branch, to preserve some pointless morality. Come then, I will take your blood by force, if you wish." It is now that you realize things have been slowly darkening around you. The bright morning sun is nearly completely blocked out b the mysterious cloud cover, which has descended so low as to create a dome that is very near to sealing you in. Madon approaches, striding casually over to you.

A) Attack
B) Back away
C) Other

>>32166068
>A) Attack

>>32166068
"spirits and daemons tend to assume a lot about things they don't understand, but I won't hold it against you. I will beat the shit out of you, though."

>>32166095
>>32166118
You draw your bastard sword and approach him, calling him out and assuring him the thrashing of his long lifetime.

You rush in, bringing your weapon around to slice him across the chest, but he easily dodges away. You bring it back, but again he avoids the attack effortlessly. The area around you grows darker still. Madon rears a hand back, and thrusts it toward you.

A) Cut it
B) Evade
C) Parry

>>32166387
>B) Evade

>>32166387
>A) Cut it
>B) Evade
Morning, folks.

>>32166410
>>32166532
You move aside as the hand thrusts fingers first at you. Though you successfully evade this blow, you are just as soon grabbed by the neckgaurd. Madon's beastly hand holds tight, lifting you into the air. What's worse is that he seems to do it with no trouble, despite an approximate weight of nearly three-hundred pounds. He slams you down onto the floor, rattling both your armor and your organs, and prepares to thrust a large palm at your chest.

A) Call for help
B) Punch
C) Golden Aegis
D) Other

>>32166668
>C) Golden Aegis

>>32166668
>C) Golden Aegis

>>32166694
>>32166744
You focus power into your sword, as you have done so many times before, and raise a shining golden shield that defends you from the point blank attack. Madon drives his arm down at you, and it collides with the shield.

First, his skin burns and rips away, then the bone of his arm turns to ash as it collides with the shield of light. Only when the magic has eaten up to his elbow does Madon realize what is happening, and retreat from you, fast as a hare. You get back up and bare your sword, watching as he sheds uncharacteristic tears over his now burnt and bloody stump.

"Gah! You wretched human! Urgh! You would dare to scar me like this!? I will consume you whole!" Madon bares his teeth, which suddenly appear numerous and sharp. He lets out a high pitched screech that rings in your ears as he comes at you again.

A) Meet him head on
B) Evade
C) Other

>>32166859
>B) Evade
"Has anyone ever told you how your singing sucks?"

>>32166859
>B) Evade

>>32166894
>>32167083
Modan comes at you again, this time with the other, undamaged arm. You taunt him, and try to avoid his assault. This time, however, he moves much faster. Too fast, in fact, and you receive a powerful blow to the stomach which lifts you off your feet. You roll onto your stomach and right yourself quickly, staring up at Madon as blood begins to spurt from his injury.

"Your brothers thought themselves intimidating as well. Allow me to give you the same greeting I gave them when they tried to sear me with magics." Madon raises a hand to the cloud cover, and you see thin bands of lightning begin to dance through the clouds overheard. They swirl and gather above him as he seems to strain for their attention.

A) Call for help
B) Rush at him
C) Guard
D) Other

>>32167209
>B) Rush at him

>>32167209
>B) Rush at him

>>32167227
You bare your weapon and charge at Madon, ready to cut him down before he can complete whatever it is he hopes to do.

As you approach, the lightning begins to dance above Madon, and finally strikes his outheld hand. It runs down his arm to his shoulder, where it stays for a brief moment, before Madon slams the hand down onto the ground. Lightning radiates from the point of impact, spreading out in all directions, and finally coming to meet your planted feet. It runs up your back, paralyzing you and causing you unbelievable pain before dispersing again into the air and allowing you to crumble onto the ground, twitching against your will.

You look back up and see Madon rushing at you again with his grotesque teeth on display.

A) Golden Aegis (one remaining)
B) Try to evade
C) Other

>>32167338
>A) Golden Aegis (one remaining)

>>32167338
>B) Try to evade

>>32167376
You squeeze down on your sword as tight as you can, and focus power into it once more. A bubble of golden light surrounds you, protecting you as Madon comes to a skidding stop, inches away from being burned again by your magic. He growls, waiting for the spell to wear off, and give him the chance to finish you.

The spell i already beginning to fade.

A) Run
B) Strike
C) Call for Pietra
D) Other

>>32167442
>B) Strike
If we can hit him fast enough, maybe the Aegis will come with us.

>>32167442
b

>>32167473
>>32167493
You plant one foot and bring your sword up to meet Madon as the spell finally fades. You cut through the shield, and deliver a powerful slash to his midriff, shattering the steel. It breaks in the same spot that it was bitten and cracked earlier, in the brawl in the middle of the tavern. Despite the hit being direct, there is no blood or even a mark where you hit Madon. You look up and see him grinning through rows of sharp teeth, smug in his minor victory.

"Mortal steel is worthless against my flesh. Even your comrades knew as much. Now, become my blood!" Madon grabs you by the collar and lifts you up, attempting to take a bite our o the side of your neck.

Suddenly, Madon releases you as something knocks him to the side. You fall to your knees and look over to see Kor has crashed into Madon, driving him a few good yards away. She is breathing heavily and gnashing her teeth in anger.

A) Tell her to stand down
B) Stand beside her
C) Let her handle it

>>32167721
>B) Stand beside her

>>32167721
>B) Stand beside her

>>32167731
>>32167763
You get to your feet and stand beside Kor as she faces off against Madon. He looks at the both of you, angered by the interference, and still bleeding profusely.

"Two of you now. Pathetic, that you' seek to beat me with mere numbers. Still, her flesh does seem more tender. Perhaps I will be a bit glutenous today." Madon raises his good hand up to the cloud cover again, and lightning begins dancing above you, gathering in a swirling pool just over his head. Kor rushes at him like a raging bull.

A) Rush
B) Tell Kor to retreat
C) Other

>>32167853
>A) Rush

>>32167853
Have her feint while we go for the kill.

>>32167853
>C) Other
Tell Kor to stay back while he summons lightning.

>>32167868
>>32167953
You rush at Madon as he gathers his lightning. together you and Kor flank him, and come in from each side.

He slams his hand down on the ground, spreading arms of white electricity out and around him. You are hit once more, stunned and left weakened, but Kor i quicker than you, and able to leap into the air, removing herself from danger and coming down with a mighty swing to Madon's head. You feel confident in as much for a moment, up until he reaches his remaining arm out and catches the incoming fist. In one fluid motion, he latches his hand onto Kor's wrist and swings her in a wide arc, then releases her, sending her flying toward you. In your stunned state, you have no choice but to take her full weight upon you, knocking you both back into the dirt. Kor lands atop you, but is quick to regain her feet. You struggle to do the same, eventually coming to face Madon again. Smiling, he raises his hand to the sky once more.

A) Rush
B) Backstep
C) Other

>>32168046
>A) Rush
toss the broken sword at him as a distraction

>>32168046
>A) Rush
This >>32168069
seems sound.
Also, ello gents.

>>32168069
You hurl the cracked sword at Madon in hopes of drawing his attention long enough to close the distance. As it whirls in the air, you follow alongside Kor, moving quickly and hoping to blindside Madon.

Madon lowers his hand to catch the broken weapon by its handle. The lightning above ceases its rapid dance, giving you a chance to attack.

A) Tackle
B) Punch
C) Other

>>32168146
The prodigal son has returned

>>32168163
>A) Tackle

>>32168163
>A) Tackle
>>32168146
Long time, no see.

>>32168146
hey, you came back

>>32168163
>A) Tackle

Morning everyone, almost missed thread, was doing some art stuff for another thread.

>>32168146
Lone Predator returns To Mother's Den
Nice to see you again brah.

>>32168163
>A) Tackle
>>32168205
>>32168222
>>32168256
Good to be back. No idea how this run got so far before I noticed.
Weary Tiger Binged Many Archives.

>>32168289
>>32168256
>>32168222
Wow, 4 players.

>>32168183
>>32168205
>>32168256
You rush at Madon one more, putting every ounce of power you can toward forward momentum. Kor has the same idea, and the two of you move as two fangs of a single viper, ready to strike hard.

Madon raises the shattered sword up, and receives the stored lightning of his cloud.

A) Save Kor
B) Ensure victory

>>32168415
>A) Save Kor

>>32168415
>A) Save Kor

>>32168415
>A)Save Kor

Gotta save our friends

>>32168415
>A) Save Kor
Not today.

>>32168430
>>32168452
>>32168475
You reach out and grab a hold of Madon. He retorts be driving the broken sword through your breastplate, delivering not only two feet of cold steel, but enough lightning to knock you unconscious.

>>32168551
You regain awareness amidst a field of dying flowers. You sit up and feel about your person. Your armor is intact, and you don't appear to have any wounds. You rise to your feet and look around. Miles upon miles of endless hills, all covered in wilted and dry flowers. Above, the sky glows brilliant with sunset. There doesn't appear to be anyone or anything here.

A) Explore
B) Call out
C) Other

>>32168610
>A) Explore

>>32168610
>A)Explore

Calling out might be dangerous, we don't know what's out there.

>>32168610
>A) Explore

>>32168610
>B) Call out
>Miles upon miles of endless hills
Endless may not be a figurative term, here. Exploring could take a good long while.

>>32168701
True....
Sure add
>B)Call out
to mine >>32168666

>>32168628
>>32168666
>>32168679
You begin walking forward, assuming the direction you awoke facing is forward. You crest a hill, but no matter how high you ascend, the other hills all seem higher, blocking your view of the horizon. You continue in this way until you spot something in the distance. It appears to be a large boulder, with a man seated atop. He drinks from a small flask.

A) Approach quietly
B) Call to him
C) Other

>>32168736
>A) Approach quietly
Monk Ross?

>>32168736
>A) Approach quietly

>>32168736
>A) Approach quietly

>>32168736
>A) Approach quietly
>Drinking boulder man
...is it fire monkey time?

>>32168751
>>32168752
>>32168771
You descend the hill slowly and quietly. The flowers seem to green up as you approach the boulder. When you come within stone throwing distance, the man falls backward on the boulder, laying himself out and stretching his back in a way that looks decadently satisfying.

You reach the boulder and look up at his dangling feet, stuffed into silk robes and leather slippers.

A) Tap him
B) Wait for him to notice you
C) Other

>>32168835
>B) Wait for him to notice you

>>32168835
>B) Wait for him to notice you

>>32168835
>silk robes and leather slippers
...eee!
>B) Wait for him to notice you

>>32168835
>>32168847
>>32168857
>>32168863

Second

>>32168847
>>32168857
>>32168863
You wait patiently for some sign that the man notices you. Eventually, he sits back up and stretches his arms toward the sky. He yawns and empties the last few drops of his flask into his mouth before looking down at you.

He appears to be a wise but sprightly man, with scruffy hair and light skin. He is lean but muscular, like a fisherman, and wears lovely robes adorned with a very subtle spider-web motif that shimmers when the light hits it just right. There is a golden circlet wrapped around his head, and he smells slightly of peaches.

"太阳是燃烧."

A) Remain silent
B) Agree
C) Disagree
D) Other

>>32168968
>B) Agree

>>32168968
>B) Agree

>>32168968
Question, are you sure you used the right grammatical structure/syntax for that?

>>32168989
>>32169013
You nod in agreement. The man smiles at you.

"還有就是在承認自己的弱點沒有羞恥。"

A) Give up
B) Agree
C) Disagree
D) Other

>>32169077
>B) Agree

>>32169077
>B) Agree

>>32169077
>D) HEADBUTT!

No, but seriously

>C) Disagree

>>32169093
>>32169109
The man laughs quietly.

"Tell me something, does this place seem off to you?" He spreads a hand across the horizon, as if to reveal something you hadn't already seen. You turn, but there are only the same dying flowers and rolling hills.

A) "Not really, no."
B) "A bit."
C) Other

>>32169077
>D) Other
It's times like these I wish I could read moon.
>Ask where he got the booze?

>>32169214
>B) "A bit."

>>32169214
>B) "A bit."
>>32169217
Moon would only help a bit - he's speaking Chinese, not Jap. Also, google translate.

>>32169214
also, I have trouble reading traditional Chinese characters.

was>>32169077
about us there being no shame in admitting our weaknesses?

>>32169217
Curses.
>>32169214
>B) "A bit."
"You mean with the strange, endless landscape, the absolute silence, and the curious solitary spider-peachy-man?"
...
"Little odd, yeah."

>>32169267
Ah, I see. I do not touch the foul magics of google translate.
'Tis a fell... thing.

>>32169214
>B) "A bit"

>>32169309
Usually wouldn't touch it myself, but it works well enough in situations like this to get the gist of what it's saying.

>>32169227
>>32169267
>>32169309
You admit that the place does seem out of the norm. The man nods, stroking his chin.

"I thought so too. Usually, it's a lot more lively here. But the person in charge of its upkeep seems to have skipped out. I was actually about to go looking for him. I could give you a ride, if you like." He pats a space on the boulder beside him, offering you the seat.

A) Accept
B) Decline
C) Other

>>32169407
>A) Accept

>>32169407
a

>>32169407
>A) Accept
Yes.

>>32169407
>A) Accept

>this quest

I don't follow it, but it has such a homely feel to it.

>>32169413
>>32169419
>>32169433
You climb up the side of the boulder with a bit of difficulty. When you make it, you scoot over beside the man and get as comfortable as one can on a rock.

"You might want to hold onto something, this old girl hits top speed a lot quicker than you'd think by the look of her." The man mimes grabbing a set of reigns and yanks on them. The boulder begins sliding across the ground, leaving a path of trodden flowers behind as it moves over the hills. In a few moments you are moving faster than any horse. The wind brushes your hair back as you move, climbing and descending down the hills. the rapid up and down motions begin to take a toll on your stomach.

"You know, you remind me of a guy I used to know. Long time since I've seen him though. He used to come here to think. But when he did it, it never looked this beat up."

A) "I think I know who you mean."
B) "What happened here?"
C) "Who are you?"
D) Other

>>32169608
>B) "What happened here?"
>C) "Who are you?"

>>32169608
>B) "What happened here?"
>C) "Who are you?"

>>32169555
Well, Hello there! We hope you feel welcome.

>>32169608
>>32169619
>>32169649
Thirding!

>>32169555
home·ly
ˈhōmlē/
adjective
1. (of a person) unattractive in appearance.

T-T

>>32169555
Welcome in, brother. Take a seat by the fire. Let the tale warm ye through.

>>32169608
>B) "What happened here?"
>C) "Who are you?"

Captcha - was ilysium
...well then.

>>32169555
You're welcome to join in - all but one part of it is archived if you feel like catching up. We just don't have the first part of ep 3, but you should be able to find that on foolz.
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?searchall=Rags+to+Riches

>>32169674
homely (ˈhəʊmlJ)
— adj , -lier , -liest
1. characteristic of or suited to the ordinary home; unpretentious
>>32169555
Oh, and feel free to namefag, we're all friends here.

>>32169619
>>32169649
>>32169664
You question the man as you ride the boulder over the hills.

"The person, or close enough I suppose, who's supposed to be tending all these fields is not. Doing that. Tending the fields. Sorry, I'm still pretty new to the whole 'wise words' thing. The point is, he's not here and the whole place is going to shit because of it." You ask about him.

"Me? I guess I'm a god now. Never was sure of exactly how that works, but I've got some handy powers and my lady love doesn't mind me having unconquerable stamina. It's a cushy gig, if you don't mind the prayers. Always in your head, especially at harvest time. I'm sure I had a name at some point, but nobody bothers to use it do don't worry."

A) Ask about the hills
B) Ask about him
C) Ask something else

>>32169911
>A) Ask about the hills
>B) Ask about him
>C) Ask something else
askhim about getting back to the real world to save our friends

>>32169911
seconding >>32169926

>>32169911
>>32169926
Seconding, so are we dead or what? I mean we are talking to a god right now

>>32169954
Possibly just unconscious, or if we're dead he maay bring us back to life.

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>>32169911
>>32169926
This. Also...
>I'm sure I had a name at some point
Something about this line... Monk Ross...

>>32170055
I know how you feel.

>>32169926
>>32169942
>>32169954
"They used to be totally covered in Sunflowers. All dead now. It'd be easy enough to fix, if not for...well nevermind. You don't need that on you. The point is it's messed up. I came for a visit with the guy who keeps shop. No dice." You ask if there's a way to get back to where you were.

"Of course there is. You can go back whenever you want. I assumed you didn't by choice. Of course, if you do then there's no knowing what'll happen here. Or to your friends. I doubt they can handles those monsters on their own."

A) "It doesn't matter. I just need to get back, quick."
B) "Can you help me at all?"
C) Other

>>32170096
>B) "Can you help me at all?"

>>32170096
>B) "Can you help me at all?"
I really hope he teaches us one of his techniques.

>>32170096
>B) "Can you help me at all?"

>>32170096
>B) "Can you help me at all?"
Battered Hero Seeks Wisdom
Aaand I'm out. Early start.
Night gents.

>>32170210
Cya next thread, man. Been good to have you back.

>>32170210
night

>>32170120
>>32170146
>>32170152
You ask if there's any way he might lend you aid in the fight. The boulder comes to a slow stop.

"I can. But not for free. Gods don't give things up for free. If you're willing to pay, I can give you what you need."

A) Agree
B) Decline
C) Other

>>32170340
>C) Other
what's the price?

>>32170340
>>32170349
SECOND!!!

>>32170340
thirding >>32170349

>>32170349
>>32170375
>>32170421
You ask what his asking price is. He frowns, and stands up, spreading his arms out.

"This place. Give it over to me, and I'll help you. I'm warning you though, if you do this, it's likely you'll never be able to come back here. Don't make this decision lightly."

A) Accept
B) Decline
C) Other

>>32170534
>C) Other
Why do you want this place? What makes it so important?

>>32170534
>>32170566
Second. Why would a god want this place.

>>32170566
>>32170616
"It's not that I want it, exactly. In fact, one you hand it over I'm just going to tear it down. But it's not by choice. If I didn't, your soul might be ripped in half and turned into stardust, or something like that. It was never really made clear. You get the point. Deal or no deal?"

A) Accept
B) Decline
C) Other

>>32170743
>A) Accept

>>32170743
Why is my soul going to be ripped in half?

>>32170743
seconding >>32170766

>>32170766
>>32170867
You ask why your soul might be damaged b the exchange.

"No idea. They just told me not to every try it. The kid with the stupid pearl and the guy with the big dumb axe. They said they did it once and it really backfired. Time is running out. Your friends are probably half digested by now. Either take the deal, or go back as you are. Neither answer is wrong, but I guarantee it'll effect the rest of your life. But no pressure!"

A) Accept
B) Decline
C) other

>>32170960
>A) Accept

>>32170960
>>32170979
Second

>>32170960
>A) Accept

>>32170979
>>32171045
>>32171096
You accept the deal. The man reaches his hand down, and you shake on the deal.

The world around you begins to quake wildly, throwing you to the ground. The man seems to have no trouble balancing on the boulder, but steps down anyway. He kneels beside you in the dirt and grabs your hand, holding it between both of his.

"I don't know how long this will last, but it should be more than enough to get you out of trouble for now. Good luck, and try not to die. It hurts pretty bad."

>>32171208
You awake on the ground, smelling burnt meat and blood. As the world comes into focus, you see people nearby. A man with one arm pounds mercilessly on a tall woman lying in the dirt. Further away, a scruffy man tries to rise to his feet with the help of a lithe and olive skinned woman. There is a minor pain in your chest as you struggle to stand, but more intense is the burning sensation running up your left arm. You look down and see that it is engulfed in golden flames.

A) Go to Maurice
B) Help Kor
C) Other

>>32171248
>B) Help Kor

>>32171248
>B) Help Kor

Ladies first right?

>>32171248
>B) Help Kor

>>32171254
>>32171287
>>32171290
You charge at Madon and Kor, raising your burning fist and bringing it crashing into the side of his head. The force of the attack sends him back several feet, and shatters the side of his face like fine porcelain. Madon screams bloody murder as gold flames continue to lick his face, burning his skin to ash.

"What in the nine rings is this!? I killed you!"

A) "I got better."
B) "This fight is over!"
C) Other

>>32171385
>A) "I got better."

>>32171385
>A) "I got better."

>>32171385
>A) "I got better."

>C) HEADBUTT! [spoiler[ kidding [/spoiler]

>>32171392
>>32171407
>>32171445
You tell Madon that you're feeling much better after a short rest. you arm still burns with heat and power, urging you forward toward him. Madon stands and raises his hand to the sky, gathering lightning above him once more.

A) Rush him
B) Protect Kor
C) Other

>>32171624
a

Tell Kor to take cover or something

>>32171624
>A) Rush him

>>32171624
>B) Protect Kor

Third times the charm right?

or this>>32171647

>>32171647
>>32171655
You run at Madon, telling Kor to get away.

Madon gathers his lightning again and slams his fist into the ground. You leap into the air as high and far as you can, mimicking Kor's manuever from before. You land a few feet away from Madon, and catch the tail end of his lightning attack, but you manage to muster up enough strength to slam your fist into Madon's jaw, shattering it. The remains crumble into ash, exposing his wriggling tongue. He stumbles back and falls to the floor, holding up his hand in a plea for mercy.

A) Finish him
B) Spare him
C) Other

>>32171755
>B) Spare him

But get ready for him to backstab us.

>>32171755
>>32171770
if/when that does happen, then use

A

>>32171770
You leave him be, and try to calm yourself. He collapses into the dirt, struggling to breath through his ruined mouth. You turn back to the others. Kor seems heavily injured, and Pietra is still helping Maurice recover from his chest wound.

A) Help Kor
B) Help Maurice
C) Other

>>32172139
>A) Help Kor

>>32172139
>>32172146
>A)Help Kor

Again! :D

>>32172146
>>32172165
You approach Kor and kneel beside her. Her face is battered, and blood leaks from her nose, but her techniques did not fail her. There don't seem to be any broken bones, only bruises and fatigue. She struggles to open one eye and see you.

"I'm sorry, I held him from you for as long as I could, but he was much stronger than either of us."

A) "It's alright, I sort of cheated."
B) "Don't talk. We're going to get you fixed up."
C) Other

>>32172217
>A) "It's alright, I sort of cheated."
>B) "Don't talk. We're going to get you fixed up."

>>32172217
>>32172217
Second

>>32172235
>>32172250
You try to cheer Kor up. You tell her to lay back and rest while you get Maurice set to rights. Kor smiles and shuts her eye.

You approach Pietra and Maurice. It seems like Maurice's usual quick healing speed has taken affect once more, sealing his chest wound shut, leaving him with little but a wobbly stature and nausea.

"He's okay. He just needs some time to walk it off. What happened to you?"

A) "I think I died, but that's not important."
B) "We took care of him for now, by Kor is hurt."
C) Other

>>32172338
>A) "I think I died, but that's not important."
>B) "We took care of him for now, by Kor is hurt."

>>32172355
Hmm... Second

>>32172355
>>32172369
You turn their attention to Kor, who still lies face-up in the small crater created by her skull. Maurice pulls away from Pietra.

"I'll get right to work, sir, don't fret."

A) "Don't push yourself too hard."
B) "We should retreat for now."
C) Other

>>32172530
>A) "Don't push yourself too hard."
>B) "We should retreat for now."

>>32172540
Second

>>32172540
>>32172598
You tell Pietra to help Maurice away from the pyramids, stating that you'll treat Kor further away and get some rest. She agrees, before looking up, surprised. You turn to see what shocked her.

Another unknown man, wearing little but a loincloth, sandals and feather headdress stands over the resting form of Madon. He kneels down and lifts him up, examining him before turning to you.

"I'm shocked, humans. You've managed to incapacitate Madon without a single casualty. Well done. But you should have finished the job, and spared him the shame of defeat." The new man places a hand on Madon's bare chest and drives his fingertips into his flesh slowly. It's as though he were shoving them into jam.

Madon regains consciousness and begins letting out wild screams of agony, and in a moment you realize why. His body shrivels like a raisin in the sun, and shrinks down, slowly consumed by the new man. Once nothing remains but empty clothing, he tosses the leather vest away and looks up at the cloud cover.

"Madon's spell will dissipate soon. I must hide myself for now, but rest assured that as soon as night falls, I will emerge to consume the rest of you." He turns away and heads back to the pyramid.

A) Stop him
B) Let him go
C) Other

>>32172746
>A) Stop him

>>32172746
>>32172765
Why the hell does he want us for?

>>32172746
>A) Stop him
Sorry guys, got caught up in Blade Symphony.

>>32172746
>A) Stop Him

>>32172765
>>32172798
>>32172816
You shout for him to stop. He does, turning on his heel to face you. The clouds overhead begin to dry up and fade.

"If you've something to say, make it quick human. I've much to do before we do battle."

A) "I'm not here for a fight."
B) "I'll take you on right now!"
C) Other

>>32172857
>A) "I'm not here for a fight."
Leave us the hell alone

>>32172857
>A) "I'm not here for a fight."

>>32172857
>>32172867
>>32172883
Thirding

>>32172867
>>32172883
>>32172895
"Hm? Did you not come here for the red-haired cleric? I assumed, since you bear the same symbol, you meant to bring her from here. My mistake. Very well, if you have all you intend to take from this place, begone by sunset, and I will have no reason to pursue you." He makes to head back toward the pyramid again.

A) Stop him
B) Let him go
C) Other

>>32172984
>A) Stop him
have Maurice draw out the Lover's card and have a look

>>32172984
>>32173007
Sure, second

>>32172984
thirding >>32173007

>>32173007
>>32173046
>>32173112
You stop him again. He seems to be growing annoyed now. You ask Maurice for his Lovers card, but he merely points to the ground a few yards away. There, you see all 21 cards scattered on the ground, still lying where they fell when Madon attacked Maurice by surprise.

A) Search through them all
B) Other

>>32173203
>A) Search through them all

>>32173203
>A) Search through them all

>>32173230
>>32173251
You run over and begin flipping the cards one by one in search of the Lovers. It takes a minute but you do find it. You examine the face, and will an image of Annalise onto it.

The face morphs and loses its shape, but once it is done, there is nothing to be seen. It is pure black. You look over to the man, but he has already fled into the pyramid. Maurice reaches you, and asks what you saw.

A) "It's blank. It isn't working."
B) "It doesn't matter, he's lying."
C) Other

>>32173324
>A) "It's blank. It isn't working."

>>32173324
>A) "It's blank. It isn't working."

>>32173324
>A) "It's blank. It isn't working."

>>32173346
>>32173352
>>32173378
You tell Maurice that the card's magic isn't working as it should. He reaches down and plucks it from your hand and examines it.

"I'm afraid it is working fine, sir. The card cannot make light were there is none. This is an exact image of where Miss Annalise is, it's simply too dark to make anything out." Maurice waves a hand and the cards begin fluttering into a stack, slowly but surely. Pietra approaches you and kneels down.

"They don't have her. We just saw her, she was in the jungle a couple of days ago. They have to be lying. Let's get far from here and rest, then we can start looking for Annalise."

A) "Yeah, okay."
B) "I can't risk it."
C) Other

>>32173476
>B) "I can't risk it."

>>32173476
>B) "I can't risk it."
I'll stay behind and take him out. You guys go on without me. I'll catch up.

>>32173476
>>32173503
Second

>>32173495
>>32173503
>>32173575
You decide that it's better not to take the chance. You will go into the pyramid and clear it out. You tell Pietra to take the others away from here while you go in alone.

"Haha, you're so funny! No. I'm going to go in after Annalise too."

"I as well, sir. I have not left your side yet, and I won't begin because of a little poke in the ribs." Maurice straightens himself out, and drains the contents of a small vial. He does seem more stable now.

A) "You're both staying out here, and that's final."
B) "One of you can come, but the other needs to help Kor."
C) "Fine, we'll all go in."
D) Other

>>32173611
>C) "Fine, we'll all go in."

>>32173611
>B) "One of you can come, but the other needs to help Kor."

>>32173611
C) "Fine, we'll all go in."

Together then.

>>32173611
First, give Kor some treatment, then go in

>>32173624
>>32173632
You give in, and decide to move in together. First, however, Kor needs treatment. Maurice agrees, and limps over to her, kneeling down and pulling various instruments from his robes to aid her. Pietra surprises you with a hug from the side.

"You scared me, you know. I saw him stab you, and you went limp for so long. I thought he actually got you."

A) "I'm not sure he didn't. I'm fine now though."
B) "You thought I'd die like that? I'm slightly insulted."
C) Other

>>32173708
>A) "I'm not sure he didn't. I'm fine now though."

>>32173708
>A) "I'm not sure he didn't. I'm fine now though."

>>32173708
>A) "I'm not sure he didn't. I'm fine now though."

>>32173719
>>32173730
>>32173749
You tell Pietra that whatever happened, you feel good as new at the moment. Though even as you say this, you notice that you feel quite heavy. Your armor seems much bulkier than normal. This thought is cut off by a hand on your cheek, pulling your attention down to Pietra. She looks up at you and presents her lips.

A) "You've had more than enough."
B) "We've got other things to focus on now."
C) Other

>>32173812
>B) "We've got other things to focus on now."

>>32173812
>C) Kisss her

>>32173812
>>32173819
But we'll have our time soon.

>>32173825
Then
>>32173819
At least to get her to stop worrying about us, and focus.

>>32173836
True, true, true.

>>32173812
>A) "You've had more than enough."
>B) "We've got other things to focus on now."

>>32173836
>>32173819
>>32173927
You tell Pietra that you'll have time for that later, and that you need to worry about the task at hand for now. She bumps her head on your chest and sighs.

Across the way, Maurice helps Kore to her feet. The two of you go over to check on her. There doesn't appear to be any permanent damage now, just a lot of dry blood and dirt. You ask Kor how she feels.

"Much better now, thanks. That guy really tossed me around like a ragdoll while you were sleeping. It hurt. I'm glad you're all safe though." You thank Kor for protecting the others while you gathered yourself, and she giggles. With that, you think it's nearly time to enter the pyramid.

A) Go in now
B) Stay back
C) other

>>32173989
>A) Go in now

>>32173989
>Go in now

>>32174003
>>32174026
You gather your courage, and with your allies behind you, you enter the pyramid.

>>32174105
I'm gonna cut here for the sake of story flow, and pick it up in the morning. On the bright side, for those of you who wanted it, the smut will be done very very soon. Like, probably within a day or two soon. Or an hour or two. I just want to proofread it.

Thread is archived, so no worries. Love you all, super thanks to everyone who played.

>>32174133
still using this thread ore a new one?

>>32174133
Thanks for running! Hope to see you again soon!

>>32174146
If this thread is still up in the morning, I'll exhaust it. If not, new one, same as always.

bump

So I'm a douchebag, and I stayed up until 5am. Boo me. To make up for the fact that the thread won't be starting up again for a few extra hours, I present to you what is likely the worst smut ever written.

I'm not kidding it's awful.

Fine read it, see if I care.

No but really, don't it's terrible.

You're still going to do it. Shit.

Well here it is.

http://pastebin.com/aHvGkg0k

>>32178190
I've been waiting for this.

bump
>>32178190
Don't be embarrassed on your first time, Rags-kun.

>>32179718
We'll be gentle...

>>32178190
not bad for a first try

Thread will start up soon, just gonna take care of bodily functions

>>32181209
He has to take a minute, to "relax" after reading his on smut.

>>32174105
You enter the pyramid with the others. The only entrance seems to be the same crack in the stone work that Madon exploited to attack you earlier. It is a fairly large flaw, but even so you can't seem to squeeze through due to your armor. Maurice makes it, Pietra is nearly cat-like in her ability to maneuver, and even Kor is able to squeeze in like so much dough through a press, but steel isn't as friendly. You and the others think for a minute.

After some inspection, you think that the top of the pyramid must also have a way in, but it would likely lead to a different area all together. The group leaves it to you to decide the immediate course of action.

A) Send the others through the crack
B) Go through the top together
C) Other

>>32181306
>B) Go through the top together

>>32181326
You decide to go through the easier entrance together, to minimize risk. The others agree, and thus begins the ascent of nearly eight-hundred stairs.

The climb starts off simple. You ascend up step after step, noting that they seem to have been built with a much shorter person in mind. After a minute or two, you are nearly halfway up, but at that point, you notice something odd. Five minutes after beginning the climb, the top is still quite far away. You look back at the others, who begin catching up, as they should, and decide it's only the stairs playing tricks on your mind. You continue climbing.

Ten minutes must pass before you stop again. You're getting nowhere, and now you're sure of it. You look back, and the others, with the exception of Kor are gone. You look all around, and spot them climbing completely different sides of the structure, staring dreamlike into the distance without actually thinking. You call to Pietra, who snaps out of the trance, and realizes that you've been separated. Maurice comes to attention to.

"How did this happen? I swear I was just looking at your- well I was looking right at you?" Pietra begins to worry, and Kor crosses her arms nervously.

"It's a trick if ever there was one, sir. But I don't sense an illusion at work. It seems one of our enemies has managed to ensnare us without us even knowing."

A) Head back to the bottom
B) Keep climbing
C) Run for the top
D) Other

>>32181489
D. Attempt to figure out what's causing this
We might need more stars

>>32181489
a

>>32181519
You stop and tell everyone to put their heads together. There must be a way to break the illusion, if you just think and look for clues. Any seam is a place you can tear through.

As you do this, you feel an odd shift in weight. The pyramid begins to turn, nearly throwing you off. Luckily, Kor grabs you by the wrist and digs her own hand into the stonework. The entire structure flips upside down, and you get a look at a new landscape. An endless green void, slightly nauseating. Pietra and Maurice are no longer on other sides of this pyramid, but other pyramids all together. Pietra begins panicking, breathing rapid and shallow as her pyramid rotates in mid-air. Maurice is holding up well, but his pyramid seems to be orbiting yours.

"Ah! Somebody help, I want to get off! I'm gonna be sick!" Pietra screams, clinging to the side of the structure with her eyes shut tight. Kor declares that you should each continue heading for the top of your respective pyramids, and Maurice agrees as he comes into speaking range.

A) Press on
B) Other

>>32181671
>A) Press on
Tell Pietra it'll be ok and that we'll all meet up soon. Collect herself and keep moving

>>32181671
>A)Press On

>>32181693
You decide to keep going, and try to ignore the nonsense occurring right now. You shout for the others to do the same. It takes a moment to cut through Pietra's nervous groaning, but you manage, and promise to meet up with her inside. She agrees, and begins slowly climbing up the pyramid on all fours.

You look up to Kor, still dangling you over the endless void by one hand. "How are we supposed to get to the top? Er, It's more like the bottom now, isn't it...I think I can keep using the cracks in the stone, but your gloves aren't gonna let you. They're too bulky. Hey! If you hold onto my waist, I can take us down together!" Kor seems overly excited to have come up with such a simple plan, but it might be all you have.

A) Hold onto Kor's waist and ride her to the top
B) Remove your gloves and mimic her climbing
C) Other

>>32181754
>B) Remove your gloves and mimic her climbing

>>32181754
>>32181770
Second

>>32181770
>>32181823
You use your teeth to remove your right glove, pulling the straps loose and yanking it off by the middle finger. You release it, and it goes tumbling into the void, disappearing into endless green. Kor carefully helps you switch hands to do it with the other glove, and soon you're ready to climb. She grunts as she tosses you up toward the inverted pyramid, and you do your best to drive your fingers into the cracked stone. Immediately you feel pain as you scrape your knuckles, but you do hold tight. Kor begins moving down acrobatically, with you following carefully.

In a few minutes, you manage to make it to the top-bottom. Kor swings in. Luckily the place did have a small roof, which now serves as a floor. You follow, falling to your knees and examining your cut and scraped hands. They are bleeding quite a bit, and Kor comes over to look at them.

"Oh, poor baby. Your skin is so delicate. Want me to take point for a while?" Kor doesn't seem to intend to mock, but it does sting a bit.

A) Let her lead
B) Lead with injured hands
C) Other

>>32181887
>A) Let her lead
"Well, you know what they say. Ladies first."

>>32181887
>>32181899
Such a gentleman.
Second

>>32181899
>>32181917
You let Kor lead, but not without a snarky comment. She throws her head back and takes up the posture of a refined lady, or at least what she believes it to be.

Kor looks up at what was perhaps some sort of well before the flipping of the pyramid. A hole in the stone, five feet across, leading into darkness. She hops up and grabs onto the ledge, pulling herself up.

"It's really dark in here. Cmon, grab my hand!" A long, dark hand reaches out for you.

A) Jump up
B) Try to jump alone
C) Other

>>32181989
>A) Jump up

>>32181989
>A) Jump up

>>32182003
>>32182022
You position yourself beneath Kor and leap up with all your might, slapping a hand into hers. It stings terribly as Kor begins hoisting you up into the pyramid with her, and you need a moment to ease the pain before you can continue on. Before you can fully recover, however, something happens. Torches lining the walls inside begin lighting of their own will. You and Kor look around, and spot someone on the roof-floor. Seated upside down like a bat, on a bloody alter, is a man dressed in a vibrant cloak. His clothes don't fall naturally, and in fact they behave as though the pyramid were still right side up. He looks at you, pulling back his hood to reveal a thin face, covered completely in odd tattoos and paint.

"Greetings, human male and female. I am known as Boiz. While my brothers are busy devouring your friends, I have been tasked with tenderizing you. If you would like to surrender now, I would be very much obliged."

A) Give up
B) "Fuck off"
C) other

>>32182193
B

>>32182193
>C) other
I have a suggestion. Why don't you surrender? I promise I won't beat you up. Too badly.

>>32182193
>>32182223
Diplomatic and shit, yeah mate.

Seconding.

>>32182223
>>32182277
You propose instead his own surrender, with the promise that you'll only beat him to near death. He doesn't seem to have much of a sense of humor.

"Nonsense. You only killed Madon because he was weak and arrogant. I on the other hand know my limits, and after watching you fight, I know exactly how to kill you. Furthermore, you are both without any reliable means of harming me. It is best for everyone if you simply lay down and allow me to feed. It will be relatively painless." Boiz stands up from the altar and begins untying his cloak.

A) Give up
B) Other

>>32182415
>B) Other
attack
"Perhaps you'd like this dish from my homeland? A knuckle sandwich?"

>>32182415
>>32182442
Second
"AND A HEADBUTT"

>>32182442
>>32182536
You threaten Boiz, though there is little melee combat to be done from this distance. Boiz doesn't seem amused. He drops his cloak, revealing a set of clothes made from hide and feathers, like his comrades. They consist mostly of long pants, slippers, and wristguards but nothing else. He then reaches into a pocket and produces a large silver coin. Again ignoring gravity, he flips it with his thumb and forefinger.

Suddenly the room seems to flip around without moving. You feel something pull you up, or down, to the floor, or roof. You try to right yourself, and end up landing on your stomach. Kor manages to land upright, like an agile cat, but she still appears nervous.

"I control every aspect of this room, as well as the pyramid. I control up, down, light, dark, everything. You cannot hope to harm me when you can't even reach me." Boiz flips the coin again, sending you up to the roof, then again, and again. Each time you crash on your back or stomach, and even Kor has trouble landing properly.

A) Rush at Boiz
B) Sick Kor on him
C) Other

>>32182688
>C) Other
Toss something at the coin when he flips it

>>32182710
You reach around for something helpful, and find a small chunk of brick. It doesn't fall with you, unaffected by Boiz' spell, but you manage to scoop it up with a little sleight of hand. You wait for the opportune moment, right as Boiz flips his coin, and hurl the brick chunk.

Your dexterity does no betray you, and the brick chunk collides with the coin, sending it flying away from Boiz. You land hard on the ground, and get back to your feet. You and Kor right yourselves and face off against Boiz, who seems legitimately surprised at your quick wit.

"That was clever, human. But it won't be enough to save you. Fight me then, since you're so set on dying." Boiz spreads his arms out, welcoming you to try for a strike.

A) Attack
B) Hold back
C) Other

>>32182929
"You seem so intent on tempting fate."

B) Hold back
Analyze him for openings and weaknesses

>>32182929
Man, these guys really remind me of the Pillar Men from JJBA.

>B

>>32183038
not banned anymore?

>>32183085
Still am, posting this on my phone.

>>32182978
>>32183038
You taunt Boiz a bit more. He smirks this time, although you aren't sure which emotion this suggests. You watch him a while longer.

"If you don't wish to make the first move, then I will. Prepare yourself." Boiz lowers his arms and reaches into his pocket again. This time he draws out a small knife, a letter opener, really. He tosses the blade back and forth between his hands in a slow rhythm, and you find your eyes drawn to its motion. Suddenly he stops, and raises it. You prepare to dodge, but the knife never comes.

Boiz stabs at his own wrist, slicing across his arm and letting blood flow freely. There is a sudden and harsh pain in your arm. You look down and see blood escaping from your sleeve now. You look back to Boiz. He stabs himself in the thigh next, and Kor falls beside you. Blood trickles from both of their left legs. You kneel down beside her, and look up as Boiz raises the knife to his throat. The injuries he gave himself are gone, though the evidence of them remains. Yet, you still bleed.

"One good swipe and one of you dies. I will heal in no time, full strength, but as far as I know, humans don't have such a power. If you surrender here, I will allow your female to leave, though I cannot promise the actions of my brothers. Turn yourself over, human male, and buy your friend another chance."

A) Surrender
B) Other

>>32183213
A
but really, get ready to stab him in the back

>>32183213
Damn, this is a bad situation.

>B try to discreetly cut ourselves, see if that hurts him.

>>32183213
this>>32183263

while doing this >>32183265

>>32183289
Seconded

>>32183213
>>32183289
Thirded.

>>32183289
4th

>>32183289
fifth

>>32183289
>>32183300
>>32183370
You raise a hand in surrender as Boiz plays with the knife by his throat. You stand, and as you do, you bite down hard on your lip. You draw some blood, but Boiz himself seems unaffected. His spell doesn't work the other way around, it seems.

"Stop! We can beat him, we just need a plan!" Kor halfheartedly begs you to not give up, but you can hear the fear in her voice. Boiz has you in a corner. He begins playing with his knife, tracing the blade across his face, making light but stingingly painful cuts. Across twice, and down thrice, creating a hash in your skin that mirrors his. He laughs as blood slowly trickles down.

You come to a sudden realization here. Boiz cut himself five times, but when you raise a hand to your face, you only feel four.

A) Keep him talking
B) Try to communicate with Kor
C) Approach
D) Other

>>32183476
A and C

>>32183476
>>32183506
Sure, second

>>32183476
>A) Keep him talking
>C) Approach

>>32183476


question, were you taking inspiration from that pastebin I gave you?

>>32183476
I think Boiz is bluffing, there must be another invisible vamp cutting us where Boiz is cutting himself.

>>32183506
>>32183517
>>32183520
You raise your hands and slowly move toward Boiz. He welcomes you, baring his rows of sharp fangs, similar to Madon's. You hear Kor panting and searching for a way out of the situation.

As you approach, you try to distract Boiz with small talk, as you think of your own plan. Boiz begins running the blade from ear to ear, sending blood dripping down both your cheeks and chins.

A) Ask something
B) Confess something
C) Other

>>32183651
>B) Confess Something

>>32183651
"You should really learn how to shave more often."

C)Listen to the surroundings. Use sense of smell as well. Check if there may be something else in the room with us.

>>32183651
>>32183729
Actually sure.
Change mine>>32183674