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>Who are we?
Maka, an exiled noble Exalted as a Zenith-caste Solar. Queen of Gem, now ruling the western island of Tianna. You have gathered a vast amount of allies and friends, and defeated every threat to Tianna up to now.
You recently discovered that Tianna is actually an artificial island, built around a First Age Titan: an almighty flying fortress. Your forces have crushed the Bodhisattva Anointed by Dark Water, a Deathlord who tried to usurp its power for himself.
And now, on the day of your wedding, the Unconquered Sun Himself appeared to you and crowned you Princess of Creation, asking you to be an example for others in these dark times.

>Solar? Zenith? I don't know Exalted...
This quest is as newbie-friendly as possible, and I want it to work as a newbie's intro to Exalted. If you have ANY question, ask in thread. For the setting, google "1d4chan exalted".

>Archive?
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Solar%20Quest

>System?
Dicepool-like system. When performing an action, everyone rolls 1d10 when posting. the first X rolls are considered, where X is equal to attribute + ability.

>XP?
Attributes cost [current score x5] xp. Abilities cost [current score x3] xp, except Zenith costing [(current score x3) -1]. Charms cost 10 xp, except for Zenith-based charms (related to charisma and physical/mental fortitude) which cost 8 xp. At the end of every "session" (thread) you will be presented with a list of possible acquisitions.

>Twitter?
@exaltedfag

>Any questions?
http://ask.fm/Exaltedfag

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Meanwhiles: http://pastebin.com/u/Exaltedfag

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>46538934
>Organize the soldiers outside so they look sharp and impressive when he arrives.
Combined with:
>Ask Amata to stay by your side / not interfere unless you call her

>>46538934
>Ask Amata her opinion on how to conduct the meeting.
>Ask Amata to stay by your side / not interfere unless you call her
Never enough Amata

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>46538934
>Ask Tia her opinion on how to conduct the meeting.
>Ask Amata her opinion on how to conduct the meeting.
>Organize the soldiers outside so they look sharp and impressive when he arrives.

>Ask Tia to stay by your side
>Ask Amata to stay by your side

>>46538934
>>Ask Amata her opinion on how to conduct the meeting.
>>Ask Amata to stay by your side / not interfere unless you call her

>>46538934
>Ask Amata her opinion on how to conduct the meeting.
>Ask Tia to not interfere unless you call her
>Ask Amata to not interfere unless you call her
Let's try and keep this a private thing, keep Bua Shing comfortable.

>>46538934
>>46539010
That

>stay by your side / not interfere unless you call her

Er, sorry for not being clear about this, but it was supposed to be "pick one of the two".

As in, they either stay with you for the meeting (and participate), or they don't interfere with it.

Like >>46539103 did.

>>46539246
Why can't they do both?

>>46539253
Because neither Tia nor Amata have the right Knacks/Charms to simultaneously participate and not participate in the meeting.

>>46539267
No, I mean why can't they stick around without participating.

>>46539253
What would they do, stand around not talking and being weird?

We'll be fine on our own, rather I think the chieftan will be more comfortable talking to just us alone

>>46539270
Just sit at the table not talking and watching us silently?

If they're present they'll be involved.

>>46538934
>Ask Amata her opinion on how to conduct the meeting.
>Ask Amata to stay by your side

ugh the fucking autism ITT.

I don't know how this awful quest survived, but fucking hell it's awful.

>>46539270
Eh, as >>46539282 says, having them like... sit there and stare silently would probably feel awkward. I didn't consider that an option, but if you want to write that in, feel free.

>>46539297
That zero-effort bait.

>>46539310
Amata can stay if she wants, but otherwise we're good.

>>46539333
Depending on how the improper votes are counted, both of them staying may or may not be winning. Amata almost certainly is.

>>46538934
>>Ask Amata her opinion on how to conduct the meeting.
>>Ask Amata to stay by your side
>>Ask Tia to not interfere unless you call her

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(you might also want to pick a dress to wear, unless you're okay with #13 you're currently wearing.)

Once the dinner table is cleared and cleaned, you pull up a chair and call Amata to sit down with you for a moment.

"...What's up?" She wonders, approaching you.

"Any hint on how to handle Bua? You probably know the Neckers better than I do."

She grins, sitting down. "First of all, never use that name in front of them."

"Yeah, I know. People of Okeanos." You roll your eyes. "At the council, Bua seemed authoritative and in control, but I still am not very sure how he'll be when it's more close and personal."

"He'll be troublesome to handle correctly. For you." She mumbles. "He's a man, and a traditionalist, in a very male-centered and very traditionalist society. He's good enough a politician and a host to not let either of those things get in the way of a good deal, but he'll still be uncomfortable. The Neck isn't very used to women in position of power, or having power. it's a small part of the reason they had trouble with the Realm, which is technically egalitarian and in practice a bit of a matriarchy because of the whole Scarlet Empress thing."

"Should I use my Hearthstone and change into a man for this meeting?" You wonder. "Would he be more comfortable with that?"

"Depends on if you want to have a frank discussion man to man, or if you want to seduce him as a woman, because the other way around..." She giggles. "Not going to say it would be impossible, but it would be difficult and unlikely."

You nod, thoughtfully.

"Plus there's the marriage problem."

(cont.)

>>46539516
>(you might also want to pick a dress to wear, unless you're okay with #13 you're currently wearing.)

For meeting Bua you mean? #10

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"What, our marriage?"

"No, their marriage." She replies. "In their culture, all major deals, between clans but especially with supernatural entities - and there's no doubt that they consider you one - are sealed by ritual marriage. When a supernatural creature is involved, like a god or an elemental, this is also a way to ensure the birth of a god-blooded. Neck society used to be very reliant on god-blooded before the Realm tried to put a stop to dalliances between mortals and spirits."

You giggle nervously. "What, is he going to ask me to bear his child?"

"He probably isn't, but just because he's careful and still doesn't know you well and doesn't want to step on a landmine. If you were a god or elemental he knows how to handle, he probably would." She grins. "Conventionally, the sort of alliance we're trying to get out of them would require us to marry into each of the Okeanos clans, so as to have a compact with the entire archipelago."

"What do you mean, us?"

"Well, us as in Tianna, it doesn't have to be you specifically. Although they'd definitely prefer a bloodline capable of granting them god-blooded. I'm also using the term "marry" very loosely. Marriage is not very formally defined in the Neck."

>Well, what about Dragon-Blooded then?
>Will they be offended if we do nothing of the sort?
>What do YOU think I should do in this case, Amata?
>What do YOU think I should do in this case, Tia?
>(Other?)
>Alright, I get the picture, thanks.

>>46539616
>Well, what about Dragon-Blooded then?
>Will they be offended if we do nothing of the sort?
>What do YOU think I should do in this case, Amata?
>What do YOU think I should do in this case, Tia?

>>46539616
>>What do YOU think I should do in this case, Amata?
If we decide to not do it we can still promise to tie our lines with our kids, have one of ours in the future marry into the Neck and have them govern.

For our clothes how about #03 Noble Evening Dress.

>>46539516
I'd vote #09, more comfortable and casual plus its a pull back from our god queen motif to make him more relaxed

>>46539616
>Well, what about Dragon-Blooded then?
>Will they be offended if we do nothing of the sort?
>What do YOU think I should do in this case, Amata?
>What do YOU think I should do in this case, Tia?
All the info

>>46539616
>(Other?)
"Well, I'm pregnant already, so If they want a child from me specifically, they're going to have to wait."

>What do YOU think I should do in this case, Amata?

(And I'll vote for number 9: Modest house clothes)

>>46539616
Honestly if it's just about having a God-Blooded child I don't mind having his or someone's kids, but we are kinda full right now.

>>46539616
>>Well, what about Dragon-Blooded then?
>>Will they be offended if we do nothing of the sort?
>>What do YOU think I should do in this case, Amata?
>>What do YOU think I should do in this case, Tia?

>>46539670
Couldn't we turn into a guy and knock up a bunch of the daughters of various clan chiefs with half-castes?

>>46539616
>>46539677
And I'll second #09 or #10

>>46539680
It's definitely an option if we want to go that route, probably want to stick to one child just to stop any lineage problems from popping up though.

>>46539616
>>(Other?)
Well since I'm A. pregnant and B. one woman how do you think that would work out, assuming we went for it. Annual or semi-annual trips to "secure relations"?

>>46539695
It's easier, quicker and I'm honestly not sure how I feel about Maka personally bearing the children of anyone that's not Amata or Tia.

>>46539716
I kinda like Maka being a big mom so I'm kinda for the idea, but I mean either way they'll still be our kids no matter who's womb they use.

>>46539616
If they want to we could marry off a bunch of our local water court to Tribes, that would go by way faster and we could get some God Blooded civs to eventually join our army or power our underused magitech artillery.

>>46539616
>What do YOU think I should do in this case, Amata?
>What do YOU think I should do in this case, Tia?

>>46539516
#03

>>46539726
I don't mind them being our kids either way, there's just a difference between siring kids and bearing kids to me.

>>46539726
I hadn't really thought of it but I'm not at all opposed to this. Plus with our life span we could end up like this grand matriarch in most of our territories, watching over and working with our children and grand children throughout creation.

>>46539783
The other option is having Karas do the deed over here.

>>46539814
Did I just hallucinate us getting a hearthstone that lets us change gender or something?

>>46539814
Or Tia.

>>46539820
I'm just saying it doesn't have to be specifically Maka, the Water Court might even work like anon mentioned.

>>46539838
Actually do Elementals get pregnant or do they just pop out a kid?

>>46539838
The phrasing confused me, sorry.

"Well, what about dragon-blooded then? If they want to secure powerful bloodlines as part of the deal, wouldn't they be a lot better?"

"It would, actually. probably." She nods. "The Realm never handled it that way, because- well, it would mean dealing with the Neck on an equal basis instead of it just being another satrapy. I mean, they already have a few Dragon-Blooded, and they're considered like more powerful god-blooded here. In the long term it would mean that the Neck gets its own Terrestrial houses."

"Or call our allied shore water spirits into the deal, since the Neck is more used to deal with spirits like this rather than with Exalted." Another idea strikes you.

"...Yes, that's not bad." Amata is clearly very proud of you. You feel a bit embarrassed by this.

"What do you think?" You make the mistake of asking Tia, who answers in usual Tia fashion.

That is, grinning lewdly and making a very clear and suggestive gesture. "I want to watch while you fill like thirty women at once."

Amata clearly struggles with the answer. She decides to go with: "...There's only five clans, you know."

"Lame." The Lunar replies, crossing her arms and pouting.

"Will they be offended if we, you know, don't do any of this?" You ask Amata.

"Probably not." She shrugs. "It's a custom that mostly applies to pacts with gods and spirits, and between clans. The problem is that we don't fit in neither of those two categories nor we are the Realm, so they're not sure how to handle us. Things will certainly go better if we do. And keep in mind, they've been doing this a lot. I think Ocean Father must have, like, upwards of a hundred sons and daughters in the Neck alone. Probably had more than three times that number before the Realm discouraged it."

You whistle. "Guy's been busy."

"Why do you think he's called "Ocean Father"?"

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"I thought it meant he's the father of the ocean?"

"Here, they call him that because he's the ocean AND he's usually the father when you don't know who the father is. Which is a fairly common thing here and has no negative stigma because there's no real official "marriage", all families are large, and work at the clan level so everyone helps everyone else inside your clan."

"So, what's your opinion, Amata? You're the most knowledgeable person I know about international politics, the culture of the West, and, well..." You scratch your head. "...stuff in general. What should I do?"

She takes your hand in her own, and squeezes it gently, She stares into your eyes longingly, and says:

"Don't do anything dumb."

"That's it?"

"I trust you."

>I think the people of the Neck will respond better to our Water Court.
>I like the prospect of the Dragon-Blooded handling this.
>I'll handle it myself. It's not like I'm not extremely good at it.
>I think I'll go with Tia's suggestion. *wink*
>Actually, Tia, how about you give these people some nice half-castes, since they want them so much?
>...I think I'll have Karas take care of this. Mostly because it would be amusing.
>If you're pretty sure that refusing won't do us any harm, I think we should. These people's customs are weird.
>(Other?)

>>46539953
>I think the people of the Neck will respond better to our Water Court.

>>46539953
>I'll handle it myself. It's not like I'm not extremely good at it.

>>46539953
>I think the people of the Neck will respond better to our Water Court.

>>46539953
>>I think the people of the Neck will respond better to our Water Court.
>>I like the prospect of the Dragon-Blooded handling this
Either or both, I think the Neck would definitely respond to the water court better, but starting our own base of Dragon Blooded families would be great if/when we eventually go to war with the Realm.

I feel like this is something we should come to an agreement with Bua Shing personally, get his opinion on which the Neck should get.

That said I am open to handling it personally

>>46539953
>I'll handle it myself. It's not like I'm not extremely good at it.

>>46539953
>I think the people of the Neck will respond better to our Water Court.
>I like the prospect of the Dragon-Blooded handling this.
I don't really have a strong opinion between these two and can't remember if approval voting was okay in this quest or not.

>>46539953
>I'll handle it myself. It's not like I'm not extremely good at it.

>>46539516
#25

>>46539953
>Actually, Tia, how about you give these people some nice half-castes, since they want them so much?

>>46539953
>I'll handle it myself. It's not like I'm not extremely good at it.

>>46539953
>I like the prospect of the Dragon-Blooded handling this.

>>46539953
>I think the people of the Neck will respond better to our Water Court.
>I like the prospect of the Dragon-Blooded handling this.

>>46539953
>I'll handle it myself. It's not like I'm not extremely good at it.
>Actually, Tia, how about you give these people some nice half-castes, since they want them so much?

>>46539953
>I think the people of the Neck will respond better to our Water Court.
>Actually, Tia, how about you give these people some nice half-castes, since they want them so much?

>>46539953
>I think the people of the Neck will respond better to our Water Court.

>>46539953
>>(Other?)
I think we should discuss it when he arrives, I'm not opposed any of this but each clan maybe looking for something different and we have some options. And worse case I guess I'll just have to take care of it myself... Oh no.

>>46539953
>I think the people of the Neck will respond better to our Water Court.

>>46540051
I do think that no matter what winds here we should at least talk to him about it and see what he thinks.

>>46539953
>I'll handle it myself. It's not like I'm not extremely good at it.
>Actually, Tia, how about you give these people some nice half-castes, since they want them so much?

>>46539953
>I think the people of the Neck will respond better to our Water Court.

>>46539953
>>...I think I'll have Karas take care of this. Mostly because it would be amusing.

aha, I kid.

>I think the people of the Neck will respond better to our Water Court.

>I'll handle it myself. It's not like I'm not extremely good at it.
>Actually, Tia, how about you give these people some nice half-castes, since they want them so much?

>>46539953
>I think the people of the Neck will respond better to our Water Court.

>>46539953
As an official thing we can really do any of them, but nothing is stopping us from encouraging some DB families anyway if we wanted to.

Just from a power level perspective the DBs would blow any half-caste or god-blooded out of the water so it's something we should think about.

>>46539616
>>46539953
Maybe I'm just paranoid, but whenever a choice has twice as many votes as the one before it I start to get suspicious of samefaging.

>>46539953
>I'll handle it myself. It's not like I'm not extremely good at it.
>Actually, Tia, how about you give these people some nice half-castes, since they want them so much?

>>46539953
>I think the people of the Neck will respond better to our Water Court.

>>46540145
What you should be looking out for is the number of votes versus the IP counter

"...I think they'll respond best to our Water Court, actually." You consider.

"You're probably right." Amata nods.

Tia deflates.

"That doesn't mean I'm not going to do anything, Tia." You wink.

Tia inflates.

"Although we'll have to talk about it. I'm not leaving any option off the table. The Dragon-Blooded idea is also pretty cool, but... You know, I don't want to spring this all of a sudden on them. Show up and tell them I made a deal with someone so that they'll have to bed someone they never met before for political reasons."

"Of course." Amata nods.

You hear the clanking of arms being brought at attention from the garden and heavy footsteps approaching.

"Seems like he's here." She notes.

"Alright." You change your clothes with a snap of your fingers (not required by the effect of the Charm but you like doing that every now and then) and walk to the door to receive your guest.

"Want to handle him alone?" The Sidereal wonders.

"I'll handle him, but I'd like you to stay. Elbow me in the robs if I say something stupid or so."

"Ooh, what about me?" Tia raises a hand.

"Well, um... Can you stay on standby and hidden in case something happens?" You don't think anything will, but Tia is not the diplomatic sort and it's probably better if she doesn't interfere.

She nods and, under your eyes, transforms into... a mantis. Not like a giant man-eating mantis but a tiny regular mantis, its only unique characteristic being a mix of emerald green and silver, the two colors melding into each other.

"We don't get to see this side of you often. You're kinda cute like this." You tease her.

She waves her claws at you making tiny angry noises in response, and leaps behind the couch, just as Bua Shing enters the door and you turn to welcome him.

(cont.)

>>46540066
Oh I agree, also the only issue I see with Dragonblooded portion of the proposal is that we haven't asked if they wish to be part of our political bedding.

>>46540236
>"We don't get to see this side of you often. You're kinda cute like this." You tease her.
>She waves her claws at you making tiny angry noises in response
You're just proving us right Tia

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(Dress vote was a draw between #03, #09 and #10, though. For now I'll go with #03 because it's the one that's seen the least action up to now)

You already knew Bua Shing was a big guy, but you've only met him in a large hall before, and it's not until you see him squeeze through your doorframe that you realize how beefy he is.

"It's a pleasure you have you here tonight." You bow to him, and he bows lower than you did in response.

"It's my own pleasure to be your guest."

"Have you met my wife, Amata Tai Tianna?" You introduce her, and she bows accordingly.

You see him hesitate imperceptibly when you say the word "wife", but it's just a split-second. "Not personally, no. Enchanted to meet you."

After getting the introductions out of the way, you accompany Bua Shing inside to the appropriate place where to have this meeting...

>The living room. It's wide, comfortable, and a good place for an informal yet polite talk. Ask Millian and Regis to make some tea.
>The dinner room. More formal, sitting on opposite sides of the table, gives the situation a serious touch.
>The bedroom. It's the perfect place to take a more intimate approach, and it's the best way to make him yours.
>The dinner room. Say, did you already have dinner, Mr. Shing? I've been trying my hand at cooking recently...
>The back garden. It's discreet, refreshingly cool, and has a beautiful sight of the starry sky.
>(other?)

>>46540453
>The living room. It's wide, comfortable, and a good place for an informal yet polite talk. Ask Millian and Regis to make some tea.

>>46540453
>The back garden. It's discreet, refreshingly cool, and has a beautiful sight of the starry sky.
Moonlit banquet

>>46540453
>The living room. It's wide, comfortable, and a good place for an informal yet polite talk. Ask Millian and Regis to make some tea.

Start with drinks and see where the night takes us.

>>46540453
>The living room. It's wide, comfortable, and a good place for an informal yet polite talk. Ask Millian and Regis to make some tea.

>>46540453
>The living room. It's wide, comfortable, and a good place for an informal yet polite talk. Ask Millian and Regis to make some tea.

>>46540453
>The living room. It's wide, comfortable, and a good place for an informal yet polite talk. Ask Millian and Regis to make some tea.

>>46540453
>The living room. It's wide, comfortable, and a good place for an informal yet polite talk. Ask Millian and Regis to make some tea.
We can move somewhere private later once it's just us two.

Are we sure he's just a mortal? I wouldn't be surprised if he was like a secret God-Blooded.

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>46540453
>The dinner room. Say, did you already have dinner, Mr. Shing? I've been trying my hand at cooking recently...

>>46540453
>The living room. It's wide, comfortable, and a good place for an informal yet polite talk. Ask Millian and Regis to make some tea.

>>46540453
>The back garden. It's discreet, refreshingly cool, and has a beautiful sight of the starry sky.

>>46540453
>The living room. It's wide, comfortable, and a good place for an informal yet polite talk. Ask Millian and Regis to make some tea.
Would be my first choice

>The dinner room. Say, did you already have dinner, Mr. Shing? I've been trying my hand at cooking recently...
>The back garden. It's discreet, refreshingly cool, and has a beautiful sight of the starry sky.
Both these would be fine too

You sit down in the living room. It's well-appointed, with comfy couches, a beautiful carpet, a wide window with silk curtains, and a small square table made from lacquered wood. You ask Millian to make tea, and make yourselves comfortable.

"I must admit I am very confused." Bua Shing candidly admits, as Regis brings the first cups.

"About me?" You smile.

"About your intentions." He takes his first sip. "You're giving Okeanos a lot more than you're getting from it."

"The fine details of our deal are not finalized yet." You remind him. "And you'll be amazed at how good our main diplomat is at haggling."

"I don't doubt it." He nods. thoughtfully, staring into the half-full cup. "But still, your intentions puzzle me. Not just me, but most of the Council of Patriarchs. If that was your intention, when you succeeded, because no one has any idea about what you might be planning." He puts the cup down. "But that might be a mistake on your part."

You let him continue, limiting yourself to an amused glance.

"We're a simple people with simple wishes and simple needs. We're not cut for grand politics, massive warfare, Creation-wide trade. We live a simple life, and we don't like being confused."

"It's all pretty simple. We enter a formal alliance, deepen trade relations, offer you protection, and will return Cormorant to you once we have the ability to do so."

(cont.)

>>46540453
>The back garden. It's discreet, refreshingly cool, and has a beautiful sight of the starry sky.

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>>46539897
>"I want to watch while you fill like thirty women at once."
>at once
God, Tia, not everybody can turn themselves into a writhing ball of tentacle dicks.

>>46540769
She was talking about the pregnancies.

He smiles, and gently removes the necklace of blue lobster claws around his neck, holding it carefully in his hands, fiddling nervously with it.

"I'm not stupid, lady Maka, and neither is the council. Okeanos, or the Neck as you call it, is poor in pretty much every resource you can consider valuable. We're as short on tool metals and reliant on imports as Tianna is. We have about the same population, but ours is spread thin over a multitude of islands instead of your centralized society. We have nothing like your famed First Age cache of Essence weapons. We have exceedingly few manses, and little in the way of technology and production capacity." He rolls his eyes. "We paid most of our due to the Realm in pearls, dyes, seashells and handicrafts. And even that tribute was so inconsequential that, when we were forced to suspend it, the Realm barely took notice of it, and it took them fifteen months to be bothered enough to send a single ship and three Dragon-Blooded to handle it."

You let him vent for a bit.

"So, we're back to the question that every man with a seat in the Council is asking himself, you can bet on that: why?" He empties the cup and then hands it to Regis, nodding for a refill. "Why us? Please don't play with us games of political intrigue we're not used to, lady Maka. When the people of Okeanos get scared or confused, they close up."

He gestures to the room around you.

"We're in your house now. This is an informal meeting. We're not the Queen of Tianna and the Chieftan of Okeanos here." He puts the necklace of blue lobster claws, his symbol of office, down on the table to underscore his words. "We're just Maka and Bua Shing. And Bua Shing asks you to be honest and straightforward with him and explain to him why you want an alliance with the Neck. Explain it to me like I'm five years old."

(cont.)

>>46540822
I like this guy. A politician who'd rather talk like he wasn't one is a rare thing.

>I thought our first discussion in the Council was pretty eloquent.
>We need access to the Neck's food supply, ports, and markets.
>I don't want Tianna to share a border with a Realm holding.
>I want to create an empire of the West, like ancient Okeanos.
>I want to weaken the Realm, and it makes sense to start from you.
>(Other?)

>>46540856
>>I want to create an empire of the West, like ancient Okeanos.

>>46540856
Pretty much all of this.

>We need access to the Neck's food supply, ports, and markets.
>I don't want Tianna to share a border with a Realm holding.
>I want to create an empire of the West, like ancient Okeanos.
>I want to weaken the Realm, and it makes sense to start from you.

>>46540856
>We need access to the Neck's food supply, ports, and markets.
>I want to create an empire of the West, like ancient Okeanos.

>>46540856
>>I thought our first discussion in the Council was pretty eloquent.
>>We need access to the Neck's food supply, ports, and markets.
In the short term we need this.
>>I want to create an empire of the West, like ancient Okeanos.
But this is the truth and our real long term goal. We want to save the world and this is how we'll do it.

>>46540856
>We need access to the Neck's food supply, ports, and markets.

>I want to create an empire of the West, like ancient Okeanos.
Today the West, tomorrow, all of Creation!

>>46540893
Seconding, since they also flow pretty well into one another.

>>46540856
>We need access to the Neck's food supply, ports, and markets.
Short term

>I want to create an empire of the West, like ancient Okeanos.
Long term.

For now, we want friends nearby.

>>46540856
>We need access to the Neck's food supply, ports, and markets.
>I don't want Tianna to share a border with a Realm holding.
>I want to create an empire of the West, like ancient Okeanos.
We aim to grow, in many ways, and to do so properly we need both resources and good neighbors, now and in the future. This is deal is to be the foundation of a long and prosperous relationship.

>>46540893
>>46540856
Supporting

>>46540856
>>46540893
Third

>>46540856
Short term
>We need access to the Neck's food supply, ports, and markets.
Long term
>I want to create an empire of the West, like ancient Okeanos.

>>46540845
He's more of a tribal chieftan than a politician. He is used to deal with fundamentally different problems, and is way out of his comfort zone.
The Neck's only foreign policy for the last 700 years has been "pay tribute to the Realm and ignore everything else happening abroad."

Imagine living in an island country whose government never had to deal with foreign nations since the 1300s.

>>46540856
>>46540893
It's also kind of symbolic that we're be starting our new Western Kingdom with the capital of the old one.

>>46540856
>>46540893
I didn't actually mean to include that first option though, that's what I get for copy and pasting on my phone.

>>46540856
>Other
"Things are going to get very rough in not just the west, but all creation over the next few decades. Tianna, and Okeanos, will need all the friends it can get."

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Assuming he responds well (or at least not badly) to the idea of empire-building, we consider revealing the Crown to demonstrate our motivation for doing so. I don't want to accidentally give the impression that we're looking to conquer just for the sake of rulership or anything like that.

>>46540950
Oh, nice!

>>46541000
I'm okay with that

>>46541000
>I don't want to accidentally give the impression that we're looking to conquer just for the sake of rulership or anything like that.
That's a good point trips-kun

>>46540985
This is good

>>46541000
And we could encourage some Unconquered Sun worship among the god-loving Neckers.

>>46540822
"You're correct. The Neck didn't attract me for its simple but fine crafts, nor its lovely people. But I don't do one thing when I can do three.
By making your people my ally, I gain your ports and your strategic location. Tiana needs food to grow much larger, and I think we can spare some of that technology you lack. It would make me happy to see so many lives enriched on both sides.
And as much as I'd love for the Realm to no longer count me its enemy, I doubt I'll convince the Immaculate Order of my innocence any time soon. So divesting them of an asset, and denying them a stepping stone on my border, is a worthwhile endeavor.
But I don't plan on stopping there, either. The Empire of Okeanos ruled these seas once as a bastion of trade and naval might. I think with the right resources and motivation, it may be so again. The Unconquered Sun has charged me with protecting and growing Creation, and I intend to do so. I'll grow Okeanos, and with such a powerful ally, I hope we'll eventually extend that elsewhere as well."

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>>46541132

>>46541210
Hi, I'm anon. I sometimes make photoshops and write smut for /tg/ quests. Nice to meet you, anon.

"Very well." You nod, putting down your own cup and exchanging a brief glance with Amata beforehand. You lift two fingers. "I have a short term goal and a long term goal."

"Go on." He nods.

"The short term goal is that I want an alliance with Okeanos because you're the closest nation to Tianna, so we can use your ports as base for our fleet, and so we can trade."

"So, we are in a strategic position for you, and I can see that." He mumbles. "And if your ships will make the sea safe from pirates, I'm all for it. We can handle most of the regular pirates, but the corsairs from Skullstone are particularly deadly and unruly. But... trade? Trade what?"

"Mostly? Food."

He thinks about it a moment. "It's true we produce a food surplus, but Tianna doesn't need imports, as far as I know. You're perfectly self-sufficient."

"We are... now. But I expect Tianna's population to increase dramatically in the future. We're actually expanding farmland in Tianna as well in preparation, but I really want Okeanos to play a part in this."

He leans closer. "...Why?"

"Because I am going to create an empire of the Western Ocean. And it's only rightful that ancient Okeanos has a part in it."

Silence falls in the room.

He leans back. Receives a second cup of tea. Sets it down on the table without drinking one sip of it.

"You're serious."

"Absolutely. I want to create a great nation that will rule over these lands, and perhaps, one day, all of Creation. A nation that will guarantee peace, justice, freedom and safety to all of its inhabitants."

He is absolutely stunned as you continue.

"To do this, I need, to begin with, your food, your ports, your markets, and, most importantly, your friendship and approval."

He shifts his weight. "...Recreate Okeanos..."

"It's my calling. It's the reason I was Chosen."

He's still stunned.

(cont.)

>Wait for him.
>It's too early to talk about this stuff, let's focus on the short term.
>Ask him if he'll help you. (S+Z)
>Threaten him to help you. (S+Z)
>Say that it doesn't matter to you if the Neck is on your side or not, but they might want to. (S+Z)

Combined with:

>Reveal the Crown of Thunders.
>Do not reveal the Crown of Thunders.

>>46541323
>Say that it doesn't matter to you if the Neck is on your side or not, but they might want to. (S+Z)
>Do not reveal the Crown of Thunders.

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>46541335
>Ask him if he'll help you. (S+Z)
>Reveal the Crown of Thunders.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>46541323
>Ask him if he'll help you. (S+Z)
>Do not reveal the Crown of Thunders.

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>46541335
>>Ask him if he'll help you. (S+Z)
If it seems like he's still on the fence and needs one more push then
>Reveal the Crown of Thunders.
Otherwise don't.

>>46541335
>Ask him if he'll help you. (S+Z)
>Reveal the Crown of Thunders.

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>46541335
>Ask him if he'll help you. (S+Z)
>Reveal the Crown of Thunders.
Commit TGP

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>46541335
>>Ask him if he'll help you. (S+Z)

>Reveal the Crown of Thunders.

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>46541323
>Ask him if he'll help you. (S+Z)
>Reveal the Crown of Thunders.

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>46541335
>Ask him if he'll help you. (S+Z)
>Reveal the Crown of Thunders.

>>46541323
>Ask him if he'll help you. (S+Z)
"But I can't do it alone, I need allies to support me and I need friends and confidantes to make sure I do it right"

>Reveal the Crown of Thunders.
"But I will do it."

>>46541385
>Commit TGP
add this to >>46541381

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>46541385

Seconding TGP and adding a TTtH

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>46541335
>Ask him if he'll help you. (S+Z)
>Reveal the Crown of Thunders.
Commit and burn TGP

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>46541425
One or the other anon

>>46541257
Well Hello Anon, I also enjoy making photoshops from time to time, and I enjoy reading smut on /tg/. It is a pleasure to meet you as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaHDBL7dVgs

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>46541420
I think we can hold on to TttH for now, we might want to save that essence for RLSS in a bit.

>>46541455
Our essence pools are enormous right now anon, we can be fast and loose with our charms until we get more.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>46541474
And only three dots of it don't make us flare, but if we're going full Crown of Thunders a bit of a lightshow won't hurt.

>>46541474
I think his problem is use of personal Essence, of which you only have 3B and 3C.

But, if you manifest the Crown, then you're flaring your Anima anyway, so you don't need to limit yourself to personal Essence.

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>46541335
>Ask him if he'll help you. (S+Z)
>Reveal the Crown of Thunders.

>>46541507
Exactly why I'm for using TttH EF. We're already hitting Bua Shing with the razzle dazzle from the crown, there's no reason to hold back for this social move.

>>46541323
>rule over these lands
Perhaps we should say "rule over these waters", since the West is 90% ocean.

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>46541507
How big will the flare be?

Just curious if it'll be visible from like, outside or something, either way i'm okay with TttH if we pop the Crown

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>46541559
He got the message I think

[TERRIFYING GLORIOUS PRESENCE]
[TALKING TO THE HEART]

[s+z= 9 3 1 4 2 6 4 8 6 7 1 3 2 9 8 = 5+1=6 successes]

You gently pick back up the necklace from the table. "Do you understand now? What I want to do? And why I need your help?"

"I... I think I do, yes." He mumbles, hypnotized by your movements. "But... is it even possible?"

"The Exalted were created to accomplish things that are not normally possible." You explain with a smile. "But we still need help."

"What makes you think that you can succeed?"

"Because I have someone who believes in me." You let your Essence pour into the Lesser Crown of Thunders like molten gold in a mold. The warm brilliance radiates from your head and gently engulfs the room. "And I will not let them down."

He stammers, captivated by the light shining on your brow, unable to form words for a moment. You doubt he understands exactly what the Crown MEANS, but it has certainly impressed him.

You put the necklace back around his neck.

"...So, will you help me?"

"...I will." He nods. "I will help you restore ancient Okeanos, and pray to all the gods in Heaven that you succeed."

"Thank you." You lean closer, and grace his cheek with a kiss.

As the light slowly dies down, returning the room to normal, he seems to slowly realize what happened. "So... what happens next? We'll just have to wait for your diplomat for the agreement to be finalized?" He's still a bit shocked and confused, it seems.

>That's pretty much it, yes.
>If you have any sort of special request, feel free to ask me directly now. I will leave tomorrow, after all.
>I heard you people of Okeanos have a particular custom when making important agreements, and I've thought about it a bit...
>I heard you people of Okeanos have a particular custom when making important agreements. Wouldn't you mind explaining to me how it works exactly?
>(Other?)

>>46541760
>I heard you people of Okeanos have a particular custom when making important agreements, and I've thought about it a bit...

>>46541760
>That's pretty much it, yes.
>If you have any sort of special request, feel free to ask me directly now. I will leave tomorrow, after all.

>>46541760
>If you have any sort of special request, feel free to ask me directly now. I will leave tomorrow, after all.
>I heard you people of Okeanos have a particular custom when making important agreements, and I've thought about it a bit...

>>46541760
>>I heard you people of Okeanos have a particular custom when making important agreements. Wouldn't you mind explaining to me how it works exactly?

>>46541760
>I heard you people of Okeanos have a particular custom when making important agreements, and I've thought about it a bit...
We are leaving tomorrow?

>>46541760
>If you have any sort of special request, feel free to ask me directly now. I will leave tomorrow, after all.
>I heard you people of Okeanos have a particular custom when making important agreements, and I've thought about it a bit...

>>46541760
>If you have any sort of special request, feel free to ask me directly now. I will leave tomorrow, after all.
>I heard you people of Okeanos have a particular custom when making important agreements. Wouldn't you mind explaining to me how it works exactly?
Bring up our possible options and see what he thinks, start with the Water Court since I think that's what won the vote earlier, but don't shut out any other options.

>>46541760
>>If you have any sort of special request, feel free to ask me directly now. I will leave tomorrow, after all.
>>I heard you people of Okeanos have a particular custom when making important agreements, and I've thought about it a bit...

>>46541760
>>If you have any sort of special request, feel free to ask me directly now. I will leave tomorrow, after all.
>>I heard you people of Okeanos have a particular custom when making important agreements, and I've thought about it a bit...

>>46541760
>I heard you people of Okeanos have a particular custom when making important agreements, and I've thought about it a bit...

>>46541760
>>If you have any sort of special request, feel free to ask me directly now. I will leave tomorrow, after all.
>>I heard you people of Okeanos have a particular custom when making important agreements, and I've thought about it a bit...

>>46541818
It's been a week yeah.

We've finished training the Steelshards too so we can go ahead and ask them to stay on with us forever when we get the chance.

>>46541760
>I heard you people of Okeanos have a particular custom when making important agreements. Wouldn't you mind explaining to me how it works exactly?

>>46541860
"Hey Armin, have you seen my new crown?"

>>46541860
Oh and we can finally finish training Regis and Milly

"Well, I heard you people of Okeanos have a particular custom when making important agreements, and I've thought about it a bit..."

He frowns for a moment, then realizes what you're talking about. "Oh. Oh! N- no, I wasn't expecting anything of the sort from you. I mean, you'e a foreigner, I don't-"

"I don't have a problem with the idea." You smile reassuringly.

"...oh? Really?"

"I mean, there are some minor technical difficulties, but nothing unsurmountable." You explain. "You see, I have a full court of water elemental spirits under me. They would gladly, I'm sure, bear you god-blooded for sealing the pact with the five clans of Okeanos. On top of that, Tianna also has some Dragon-Blooded, and I'm not excluding the possibility of combining marriages with your own country's Terrestrials in order to strengthen their respective lineages."

He clearly didn't expect that. "Oh. I- I mean, great, I just thought- n, nevermind." And the falls silent.

"I'm actually already expecting children, you see."

He nods for a moment, as if thinking "ok, that makes sense", then turns to stare at Amata, who's sitting next to you and has been following the entire discussion with a sly grin on her face, and tilts his head, confused."

"Oh, no, not from her, from my husband." You reply, as vaguely as possible."

"I see." He seems to finally come to terms with the situation. "Well then, I really thank you for your kindness, and your adapting to our customs. Your offer is certainly appreciated."

You bite the inside of your cheeks trying not to giggle at the thought of how he'll react. Should you?

>It's okay like this, I got everything I needed. Time to thank him and say goodbye.
>He doesn't need to know. But keep him around, you still have things to do with him.
>Actually, we could do things the other way around. You see, I can be a man as well, if needed.

>>46542041
>Actually, we could do things the other way around. You see, I can be a man as well, if needed.

>>46542041
>>He doesn't need to know. But keep him around, you still have things to do with him.
I can feel Tia's smug from behind the couch

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>>46542041
>Actually, we could do things the other way around. You see, I can be a man as well, if needed.
Now we giggle

>>46542041
>He doesn't need to know. But keep him around, you still have things to do with him.
>Actually, we could do things the other way around. You see, I can be a man as well, if needed.
Remember, at least one of each hair color.

>>46542041
>>Actually, we could do things the other way around. You see, I can be a man as well, if needed.

>>46542041
>He doesn't need to know. But keep him around, you still have things to do with him.

>>46542041
>He doesn't need to know. But keep him around, you still have things to do with him.

>>46542052
>>46542066
I'm not sure he's ready for that particular revelation yet.

>>46542041
>He doesn't need to know. But keep him around, you still have things to do with him.

>>46542085
Which is why it's so much fun

>>46542041
>He doesn't need to know. But keep him around, you still have things to do with him.
>Actually, we could do things the other way around. You see, I can be a man as well, if needed.

>>46542041
>Actually, we could do things the other way around. You see, I can be a man as well, if needed.

>>46542095
But we're doing so well, let's not completely fry his brain completely on our first visit.
If we do, what will we entertain ourselves with next time we're here?

>>46542041
>He doesn't need to know. But keep him around, you still have things to do with him.
>Actually, we could do things the other way around. You see, I can be a man as well, if needed.
Tia will be happy. That's enough reasons for me.

>>Actually, we could do things the other way around. You see, I can be a man as well, if needed.

>>46542041
>He doesn't need to know. But keep him around, you still have things to do with him.

>>46542041
>>Actually, we could do things the other way around. You see, I can be a man as well, if needed.

Seems pretty much a tie, but in the interest of clarity I want to ask, is anyone voting specifically AGAINST telling/demonstrating to him the Hearthstone you have, or are you okay with both telling him and inviting him to stay a it longer after you're done with "official" business?

(if you're voting against, say so and link to your original vote in your new post.)

>>46542065
>>46542297
Well to be clear here, I don't mind showing him for a bit, but don't stay in male form afterwards.

>>46542297
I didn't vote against anything.

>>46542318
yeah, I mean just mentioning to him that that option is on the table, since it's something you guys brought in earlier in the thread.

>>46542297
>>46542085
I think we're better off not showing him at this point.
>>46542318
But if we do, just do it as a demonstration.

>>46542297
I voted for showing him male Maka because I thought we'd just shift and turn back. Not against anything else that happens.

>>46542297
>>46542203
I'm against informing him. The fact that we can change gender should be a secret in case we ever need to disguise ourselves, since we aren't that heavily invested in the Night Charm tree.

>>46542415
Shit, that's a good point.

>>46542297
I'm ok with everything. >>46542157

"Excellent." You nod. "If you have any sort of special request, feel free to ask me directly now. I will leave tomorrow, after all."

"Special... request?" You do notice his gaze lingering on you for a moment longer than he'd expect before continuing: "...Well, if the details of the deal will be handled by others, and we have a perfect agreement on the plan, I don't think there's much else to discuss? I must thank you for being honest with me, of course. and you'll definitely be welcome in Okeanos should you ever want to come again in the future."

>We still have something to talk about. (what?)
>Invite him to stay over for the night.
>Meeting's over then, say goodbye and see him out.
>(Other?)

>>46542415
Good point.

>>46542544
>>Invite him to stay over for the night.
LEWDS

>>46542544
>Invite him to stay over for the night.

>>46542544
>Invite him to stay over for the night.
Didn't he want to try his chance with Maka?

>>46542544
>Invite him to stay over for the night.

>>46542544
>Invite him to stay over for the night.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>46542544
>>Invite him to stay over for the night.
If things go the way they usually do, I'm for popping HSDD.
RLSS is probably overkill on a non-exalt.

>>46542544
>Invite him to stay over for the night.
Go full out on him (that he can take on)

>>46542603
Well, what mortal wouldn't? The question is whether he's afraid of asking us or if he thinks it's improper and is trying to resist it. Since he's a fan of being straightforward, we could just ask him. Remember, we have to be careful with our Social 6.

You slam your hands on the small table, startling him. "Well, what about I make a special request to you, then?"

He's startled. "...I'm sorry?"

"Would you mind spending the night here as our guest?"

His gaze darts to Amata, who, still smiling, nods. Then back at you. "I, uh, I'll have to, er, people waiting for me at home- my wives-"

"I think your wives will understand." Amata comments, almost sounding like she's talking to herself, then gingerly (clearly enjoying this WAY too much" stands up and heads out of the room. "I'll go prepare the bedroom. Please don't break the furniture this time, darling."

"Oh come on." You roll your eyes. "That happened only like, what... three times? Four?"

Bua Shing, right now, has the look of a man who is not entirely sure he's doing the right thing, in more ways than one.

>I'll be gentle, don't worry. (s+z)
>I'll be wild. (s+z)
>I'll be REALLY wild. (p+z)
>Or perhaps you'd like to return home? I don't want to impose.
>Or would you prefer me to accompany you home?
>(Other?)

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>46542816
>I'll be gentle, don't worry. (s+z)
>Or would you prefer me to accompany you home?
HSDD

>>46542816
>Or perhaps you'd like to return home? I don't want to impose.
He's already on our side, lets not cause problems for him if he's worried about it.

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>46542816
>I'll be gentle, don't worry. (s+z)

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>46542816
>>I'll be gentle, don't worry. (s+z)
Ish

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>46542816
I'll be gentle, don't worry. (s+z)
>Or would you prefer me to accompany you home?
And pop HSDD

>>46542816
>>Or would you prefer me to accompany you home?

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>46542816
>I'll be REALLY wild. (p+z)
He's a big guy.

Rolled 2 (1d10)

We're still getting that bonus auto success from TGP, right?
Because the dice seem to be shitting on us here.

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>46541760
Shouldn't it have been 7 successes here with the extra success from the Crown EF?

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>46542816
>I'll be wild. (s+z)
>Or would you prefer me to accompany you home?
Use everything.

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>I'll be wild. (s+z)
HSDD and RLSS
And anything else I'm forgetting.

>>46542909
Shit, you're right. I forgot it. Well, you still passed his MDV even without that, so it's just a matter of dealing more damage. Thanks for pointing it out.

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>46542816
>>46542905
We should have it, i'm pretty sure we commited it at least, well do it it if we haven't along with HSDD and RLSS. We're taking his country and leading him to war with the Realm eventually, he deserves that much

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>46542816
>I'll be wild. (s+z)
>Or would you prefer me to accompany you home?
>Because if yes, then I'll be REALLY wild
He's gonna love it.

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>46542941
>>46542816
Forgot to link it

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>46542816
>I'll be gentle, don't worry. (s+z)

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>46542816
>>I'll be wild. (s+z)

Considering his lifestyle and build, wild sex seems a better fit for him.

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>46542951
>We're taking his country and leading him to war with the Realm eventually, he deserves that much
Given how pretty Maka is, that would probably be enough for some people.

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>46542950
Don't worry about it

>>46542816
>I'll be gentle, don't worry. (Lie)
Oh god I'm participating
It's been half a year and I'M PARTICIPATING AGAIN

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>46542816
>I'll be gentle, don't worry. (s+z)

You take him by hand and accompany him to the bedroom. He looks rather flustered, or maybe only scared.

"Don't worry, I'll be gentle." You reassure him, which must be the first time these words are being said to this mountain of a man.

"Th- thank you."

You shove him suddenly onto the two-poster bed, which creaks and shudders under the impact.

"Maybe a little wild." You smile, letting your clothes vanish as you approach him all too slowly, almost threateningly. "Or... would you prefer me to accompany you back home?"

"I-"

"I'd love to be introduced to your wives." you twist your smile in a grin.

"...Here is fine."

[TERRIFYING GLORIOUS PRESENCE]
[HUSBAND-SEDUCING DEMON DANCE]
[ROSE-LIPPED SEDUCTION STANCE]

[s+z= 4 4 5 5 9 2 7 10 5 7 8 5 4 2 1 = 6+1=7 successes]

For the rest of the night, he is yours.

You work hard to give him the night of your life, because this is more or less what it's about. He's no match to you, and, even considering his impressive physical fitness, skill and experience, he just doesn't compare at all to any night you spent with Tia or Amata.

To put it bluntly (and you'd never admit this to him), you don't particularly enjoy it, personally, but you can't hold it against him. It's not his fault, and he did his best.

You didn't go TOO wild (for mortal standards. You're sure Tia was watching, and she probably got bored), and in the morning, he's even able to stand up on his own and walk down to the table and get breakfast.

Millian slips him an extra dose of coffee and a pat on the back.

"It's..." He starts talking after an overly long silence. "It's been... quite like nothing I've ever done in my life."

You nod. "Stay on my good side and this might happen again." You joke.

"This was your plan since the beginning, right?"

"Is it working?"

"It's working." He admits. He almost sounds defeated.

After some small talk during breakfast, Bua Shing leaves, to return to his house.

(cont.)

"That was boring." Tia groans, appearing next to you.

"You're used to something very different." Amata nods.

"I know! Well, then, gimme what I'm used to, Maka~" She hums, grabbing you around the waist and lifting you up.

>We have to pack our things and get our people ready actually, Tia... how about later?
>I don't really feel like it, you know.
>Well, okay, if you insist.
>You want all-out, i'll give you all-out.
>(Other?)

(By now of course doing actual social attacks on people like Tia and Amata is completely useless, as they've all a very solid Intimacy for you (in Tia's case, you're probably her entire Motivation even). Should intimate moments with them still even carry a roll prompt?)

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>46543352
>You want all-out, i'll give you all-out.
Might as well roll for fun.

>>46543352
>Well, okay, if you insist.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>46543352
>>You want all-out, i'll give you all-out.

> Should intimate moments with them still even carry a roll prompt?)
If the mood beforehand is a competitive one yes, otherwise I think it's safe to assume both sides do well and leave it at that.

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>46543352
>>You want all-out, i'll give you all-out.
We don't really need it, but it's fun. Especially when we can hit Tia for like 10 successes.

>>46543352
>You want all-out, i'll give you all-out.

Grab Amata too

>>46543352
>(Other?)
"Do you want to put on a show outside? Teach everyone how it's done?"

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>46543352
Are the Steelshards going to be going back to Tianna with us before heading out or will they leave from here?

>>46543419
Obviously, we still got to make sure she's super pregnant like we said.

>>46543352
>I need to be careful with single mortal partners. Get me more and I can go wilder.

>>46543352
>(By now of course doing actual social attacks on people like Tia and Amata is completely useless, as they've all a very solid Intimacy for you (in Tia's case, you're probably her entire Motivation even). Should intimate moments with them still even carry a roll prompt?)
I don't mind every now and then, but every time is kind of a pain when we're rolling 12 dice on it every time

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>46543352
>You want all-out, i'll give you all-out.
Get Amata in there too!

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"You want all-out, I'll give you all-out!" You reply as she drags you to the bedroom (a mostly unnecessary gesture as she's proven herself capable and willing to do the act absolutely anywhere in the past. "Do you want to put on a show outside? Teach everyone how it's done?"

Amata facepalms quietly. "Please don't. Besides, it's not like anything they'd see would be educational, especially with Tia involved."

You grab Amata by the arm en passant as Tia lugs you away and pull her along for the ride. "You're coming too!"

She rolls her eyes as you hoist her up so that she's carried along by you while Tia carries you in turn. "Kids these days."

You can barely hear Regis and Millian's matter-of-factly commentary in the background before Tia slams the door: "...I guess this means we must pack all the bags by ourselves?" "...I guess so."

You all get it out of your system (which, as previously established, requires Tia to be broken and unable to remember her human shape for a while, pretty much), and climb out of the bedroom.

"I really needed that." You stretch and straighten your hair, combing it back, then put clothes back on. By now, your two dutiful servants have packed nearly everything, and the soldiers outside also seem ready to depart.

You hear Erman knock at the door. "Are you decent, miss Maka?"

"Aren't I always?" You reply.

A short pause. "That's not what I-" then he just opens the door. "I needed to talk to you a bit about our contract. After all, this day is the last one."

You nod. "Yes. Well, at first I remember you were skeptical, but have you seen the result of my training on your men? Was it worthwhile payment?"

"...We still haven't had a large battle since then, but I can definitely see a difference. Frankly, I'm not sure how you even manage to DO it. But my men have indeed improved in... nearly every possible way." He gives you a long, hard stare. "You're terrifying, and I hope I'll never have you as an enemy."

(cont.)

>>46543813
>He gives you a long, hard stare. "You're terrifying, and I hope I'll never have you as an enemy."
Which is why you should totally join me.

"I hope so as well." You smile. "So, are you planning on leaving as you wanted to? Go hunt for a new contract in Azure?"

"I am."

>Wish him good luck.
>Wish him good luck, mention that you'll always be interested in purchasing his services.
>Offer him a short-term extension on the contract.
>Offer him a long-term contract.
>Offer him a permanent place by your side as a military officer, integrating the Steelshard Mercenaries as the core of Pearl's guard.
>(Other?)

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>46543871
>Wish him good luck, mention that you'll always be interested in purchasing his services.

>>46543871
>>Offer him a permanent place by your side as a military officer, integrating the Steelshard Mercenaries as the core of Pearl's guard.
>Wish him good luck, mention that you'll always be interested in purchasing his services.
You can have lots of things if you stay, money, power, glory, women, safety, adventure.

We'll if he says no tell him we'll always be willing to buy him again or if he needs a refresher course we can work out a deal sometime.

>>46543871
>Wish him good luck, mention that you'll always be interested in purchasing his services. Either on a short or long term basis

>>46543871
>Wish him good luck, mention that you'll always be interested in purchasing his services.

>>46543871
Regardless
>Wish him good luck, mention that you'll always be interested in purchasing his services.

Also offer
>Offer him a long-term contract.
Mention the second as a future possibility.
>Offer him a permanent place by your side as a military officer, integrating the Steelshard Mercenaries as the core of Pearl's guard.

>>46543871
>>Wish him good luck.
>>Offer him a permanent place by your side as a military officer, integrating the Steelshard Mercenaries as the core of Pearl's guard.
We can't afford your normal rates, at the moment in particular, but when we get a bit larger or you're looking for a more stable (and hopefully low key) life please consider it.

Its a shame his forces are so costly and we are slightly cash poor at the moment, can't wait till revenue streams start improving

>>46543871
>>Offer him a permanent place by your side as a military officer, integrating the Steelshard Mercenaries as the core of Pearl's guard.
>Wish him good luck, mention that you'll always be interested in purchasing his services.
If/when he turns it down wish him well and tell him the offer will always be open if/when he changes his mind

>>46543971
This is why we need Gem soon

>>46543971
"Good luck out there! I'll be busy retaking rulership of the wealthiest city in Creation."

>>46543871
>Offer him a permanent place by your side as a military officer, integrating the Steelshard Mercenaries as the core of Pearl's guard.

>>46543871
>>Wish him good luck, mention that you'll always be interested in purchasing his services.

>tfw no harem of color coded tribal girls...

We were so close...

"You know that I'd make you an officer in a heartbeat." You suggest.

"I'm not sure I'm the right person." He replies. "Plus, my men are mercenaries, not soldiers. We're not yet ready to settle down. You know..." He makes a vague gesture. "Maybe someday."

"I'll be patient. Well, good luck on your future endeavors. If you'll ever be free and passing by, I'd enlist you anytime, so let me know once your next contract is over."

He thinks about it for a second. "I'll keep you posted. You have the cash ready."

"I'll do just that."

That being said, you finish packing your stuff and head for the docks.

Time to leave this beautiful island. Your vacation is over.

You got stuff to do.

[SESSION END]

>>46544120
>[SESSION END]
It's over!

Thanks for the thread as always EF!

XP:

+2 (Base)
+1 Honeymoon End

>>46544075
You've still got a few minutes before you have to board the ship and leave.

I'd say that, considering Maka's skillset, it's more than enough.

...Honestly, it could be an interesting sort of "side-story", or like a challenge?

>>46544198
It's up on your ask already, but here's that thing again with some corrected bits. Sorry it's shit.

http://pastebin.com/hGt8fJbR

>>46544120
Time is certainly one thing we have.

See you, sellsword cowboy

>>46544230
Cuuute! Good job!

>>46544198
We'll wait for Mika to make the negotiations I guess. It could sweeten the deal for either side.

>>46544198
>Walking up the boarding ramp, Maka turns and points at five god-blooded girls.
>They scream in joy and hug their families goodbye as they follow her onto the ship.

I'd vote for it...

But the point is to make god-blooded children, so they'd probably be vanilla mortals.

(That we can train into tiger warriors for an honor-guard.)

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>>46544230
I've already credited the XP on the sheet! good job.

>>46544293
Makes sense.

>>46544075
>color coded tribal girls...
Why limit ourselves to just the girls?

>>46544469
Cute! Cute! Cute!

By the way, do you have any requests you'd like to read about? I can't guarantee quality, but I can try.

>>46544568
I'm curious to see anything focused on characters that don't have much time "onscreen" in the threads, personally.

>>46544559
They're easier to impregnate? That's kinda the point from the Neck's perspective.

>>46544640
Well I was think from ours, and that not limiting our harem to a single gender keeps them interesting longer.

>>46544672
You try and negotiate with a patriarchy about handing boys to become part of a harem.

The whole point is children, so you'll have to wait for another place most likely.

When she births Tia's spawn, will Maka use her womb to make more outlandish hybrids?

>>46544743
....why do I see a charm for that incoming?

>>46544728
>You try and negotiate with a patriarchy about handing boys to become part of a harem.
I thought we were talking to the men and women in person, trying to get them to join up directly rather than negotiating with the government.

>>46544743
You know, I'm not sure who's next.

Beside that I still want to give Pyre a present, make those super Solar babies.

Dragged up the old proposal for the alliance for people that are interested, and made a few minor changes
Cool. Stripped of all the high flown legal language it amounts to this:
The Neck is effectively annexed into a new nation (Name to be Determined.)
The new nation consists of the Okeianos Confederacy, the Kingdom of Tiana (which Pearl is folded into for administrative reasons) and the Three rivers.
Maka is technically the "high queen" although as a practical matter she's co-equal with Tia and Amata.
The government recognizes two types of territories: incorporated and protectorates. Any nation can, if they wish, request annexation as an incorporated territory which brings the following duties and privileges:
1. Taxation: any territory is subject to one form or another of taxation to support the federal/imperial government, although there are specific protections designed to stop one part of the nation from sucking the others dry like the Realm does with its satraps.
2. A basic Bill of Rights that every nation is expected to adhere to. (No human sacrifices, laws regarding the treatment of slaves, laws banning religious persecution ect.)
3. A requirement that every territory is required to fund and train reserve troops to handle local problems and assist the national military in defending the territory.
4. Restrictions on internal and international tariffs to avoid causing the bullshit that was the Articles of Confederation
5. Be a competent local government.
6. Restrictions for messing with the federal/imperial government in various ways (interfering with military recruitment or whatever)
The Federal Government has to:
1. Defend against outside threats.
2. Assist in economic development in territories that need outside assistance.
3. Deal with longstanding local issues (Fae, shadowlands, asshole gods) when it has the military might to spare.
4. Handle foreign diplomacy.
5. Deal with the territories getting into spats.

>>46544761
Not for Maka, that's more of a Lunar thing.

Like they have canon charms for that sort of thing.

>>46544762
Uh, that was someone's kinda joking thing. Officially the neck would love to send us daughters because they like god-blooded children in their families/tribes.

>>46544777
I'd vote for that as well... Pyre a cute.

So what charm should we get next?

>>46544787
>3. A requirement that every territory is required to fund and train reserve troops to handle local problems and assist the national military in defending the territory.
I've actually been thinking about our Kingdom's defense and it's more or less this.

We'd have each territory maintain a Home Defense Force which would take care of most local problems that don't need us, but in case of war or big scary shit we would have Karas travel to wherever with his personally trained group which then integrates into and command the HDF to tackle the problem.

For the purposes of Chain of Command Karas would technically be above the territory's general or army commander, but he should be encouraged to take their advice and work with them.

When we get back to Tianna I'd like to take the chance to formalize his and every other Exalt's position in our new Kingdom, for Karas I was thinking a cool title like Champion or something.

>>46545608
Maybe "defender" or "aegis" can work for a title?

>>46545608
Problem with that is that we also need a standing army for offensive operations. It would be a bit bigger than just a group of personal soldiers.

>>46545527
Someone suggested at one point a charm that let us count having sex as rest, and I think EF played it and said it would be Zenith.
Also we haven't upgraded our SHS in a long time.
Probably some Eclipse stuff that would be useful to have to, and I think some Night Acrobatics charms would be cool.
Basically anything but Twilight.

>>46545527
Before we do I was hoping to raise Dawn up to 5 soonish

>>46545527
SUMMONING THE LOYAL STEEL
We can always have our gauntlets and boots available with a thought AND we can use the gender-swap hearthstone while they're in Elsewhere.

>>46545912
It would also let us store some multi purpose weapons, like a knife.

Not saying we'd use it in a fight, but having a knife on hand would be nice.

>>46545765
This was mostly for general home defense stuff, mostly just ideas for defending largely separated swathes of territory. A shield to the main army's sword if you would.

That said when I said Karas' group it was going to be his privately trained detachment, even if we give him just one of our First Age warships he could travel island to island with 125 Tiger Warriors making good use of his Sail charms and the ships natural speed.

>>46546018
And that's before we give him a DAWNING SUN INDOMITABLE-CLASS HEAVY BATTLECRUISER

>>46546018
>125

Pfffft Karas only needs twenty good men.

>>46546064
We're gonna have to charm the shit out of Nysela.

>>46543813
>You can barely hear Regis and Millian's matter-of-factly commentary in the background before Tia slams the door: "...I guess this means we must pack all the bags by ourselves?" "...I guess so."
I wonder how that training went, actually I wonder what TMA they were learning.

I'd like it if Regis learned Seafaring Hero eventually, but I'm really hoping what they learned was Golden Janissary Style.

>>46545687
Shield of Creation
It'll pair well when we take back the Sword of Creation

>>46546113
I keep imagining our interactions with Nysela going two ways
1. Squeeing in unison about UCS-senpai
2. Being hit with an Orichalcum bat for doing something wrong.
I really can't imagine a MakaxNysela conversation going any other way.

>>46544822
Okay, let's knock up Pyre next!
Or can we do that in one go with stamina enhancing charms?

>>46547218
That is literally what happened in our very first conversation with her.

So you're on the right track.

>>46545912
GLORIOUS SOLAR SEXTOYS

>>46547253
I know.
I'm hoping as time goes on we will do more of the former and less of the latter.

>>46547244
We still haven't maxed out the "Stamina" tree of Zenith. And honestly... once we're done with that we'll unlock an Elder charm for that, right? I'm really curious to know what that would be.

>>46547398
Am I the only one who wants Friend of Creation?

>>46547713
I like it, but it's not exactly something we need or anything.

I mean I only want it because it's cute.

So we bringing up the baby topic next time we see Pyre?

>>46549437
Depends actually, Pyre is still really human so a pregnancy won't be as much of a non-problem as it was for us.

I don't mind doing it, but we should wait til we've done everything we need her to do, train other priestesses, finish TWTT her, picked up a bit of MA, all that jazz.

>>46549437
I don't mind it, but you know, to be technical, it would be better if we were a Terrestrial from that point of view. Each of our children would have a chance of Exalting, whereas as God-Blooded they're "just" mortals with Awakened Essence (granted, it's nothing to scoff at, but still)

Still, nothing's stopping Mako (or Manka?) from going all Rance on everyone of course.

>>46549744
>it would be better if we were a Terrestrial from that point of view.
In general yes, but I imagine Pyre is the type of person who if given a choice in the matter, would prefer her child be a Solar Half-Caste to a Terrestrial Exalt.
I imagine the same for particularly devout priests of Luna and the Maidens regarding Lunar and Sidereal Half-Castes.

>>46549744
>whereas as God-Blooded they're "just" mortals with Awakened Essence
Don't half-castes also get limited access to Celestial Charms?

>>46550349
Not in this quest

>>46549744
Yes that is how Terrestrial's work, we can't really do anything about that though anon.

>>46550349
In general not in the quest, but Pyre might have access to some Solar charms because she's weird. The drawback is that Zaan says it's dangerous because of stuff.