>>958986
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>>958986
>>MAIL THE LETTER LYRA. MAIL IT.

>>958986
>MAIL THE LETTER LYRA. MAIL IT.

>>958986
>Sorting out the snake situation is probably ideal. Temporary clothes won't cut it forever.
>MAIL THE LETTER LYRA. MAIL IT.

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>>958986
>MAIL THE LETTER LYRA. MAIL IT.
>Sorting out the snake situation is probably ideal. Temporary clothes won't cut it forever.

Spider time!

>>958986
>>MAIL THE LETTER LYRA. MAIL IT.
>>Sorting out the snake situation is probably ideal. Temporary clothes won't cut it forever.

>>958986
>>MAIL THE LETTER LYRA. MAIL IT.
before it's too late!

\Great to see you again REQM

>>958986
>>Sorting out the snake situation is probably ideal. Temporary clothes won't cut it forever.
>>MAIL THE LETTER LYRA. MAIL IT.

>>958986
MAIL IT FASTER also snek clothes and a new stabbing implement fit for the new size couldn't hurt.

>>958986
>>MAIL THE LETTER LYRA. MAIL IT.
Also, reqm, I FULLY EXPECT this to not matter because we're sending it back home and mom is not there.

She must still burst in at an inconvenient time.

>>958986
>MAIL THE LETTER LYRA. MAIL IT.
>Sorting out the snake situation is probably ideal. Temporary clothes won't cut it forever.

>>959017
>>958986
also I guess snekclothes would be nice, if we can fit it in.

Poor girl is wearing... I don't even remember.

Spiders are fearless!
Mail holds no sway over their hearts!

Also snake clothes.

I'll take 3d100. Cast off the shackles of your weaving!

Rolled 28, 18, 80 = 126 (3d100)

>>959023

>>958986
>A temple visit is still on the list.

Rolled 55, 1, 8 = 64 (3d100)

>>959023

>>959020
She was wearing the equivalent of something you'd find on a doll (courtesy of Elle), hair bow included.

Rolled 87, 7, 91 = 185 (3d100)

>>959023

>>959017
You know she's gone adventuring, as she told you her plans before you left.
Lyra will be mailing the letter to other guilds.
So, not quite as bad as that.

Rolled 96, 51, 92 = 239 (3d100)

>>959023

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>>959029
Fuck, I'm sorry.

>>959032
Well shit.
I meta really want lyra's mom to show up.

87, 1 and 91!

Writing!

>>959039
shit

So Lyra accidentally the whole mailbox once she gets there, or manages to make flaming snake clothes?

>>959039
No, Lyra! Don't let your guard down around those sneaky "mittens"!

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>>959039
dis gon b gud

>>959048
Makes itchy steel wool clothes

>>959048
Lyra mails the letter to "niallo", not "nialla".

Some fucking wizard gets the letter and is baffled.

>>959066
wait, that is our mom's name right, nialla?
It's been a while since we used it.

>>959069

pastebin >http://pastebin.com/u/REQM
Nialla (Mom)/ http://pastebin.com/rtdJLdnf
yes.

>>959066
>>959069
So some random wizard just starts visiting Lyra now and again?

>"I have no idea who this is, but apparently she knows me well enough to write letters, shit what do I do"

>>959076
what a nice plot hook for that wizard.
though the end of the adventure isn't very climactic

>>959076
Even better, it's grand necromancer in the tombs of Mordred. Or a dragon. Nobody has any idea how the letter managed to get to them. They are surprisingly nice, all things considered.

>>959086
>Nobody has any idea how the letter managed to get to them.
Couriers are a fucking serious group of people

>>959088
Don't fuck with the mailman, hes the guy who you know has freinds literally everywhere.

>>959086
>>959088
>>959094
neither rain nor sleet nor hellish fire mountains will prevent delivery.

It could only go worse if we went to mail it and we found mom there looking for us.

>>959109
man that'd be awesome

>>959109
Actually, i think this would be kinda awesome too.

>>959118
see, it's awesome, but bad in character.

>>959133
If she was to appear may I suggest turning the floor to lava to slow her while we flee? We might just manage to escape the training match with she'll want.

>>959145
We distract her with distant relatives and shopping.

You roll your shoulders to dispell the cramping muscles of a day spent hovering over a table in the guild.
What else is there- Ah, there's the temples, of course. You still have to visit at some point, if only to give your thanks.

And there's all the usual busywork. Equipment maintenance. A bath, maybe. You've been neglecting your laundry, it's true.
And you have to start planning your trip! You can't just jump on a ship and set sail-

Well, you probably could. But you're fairly certain that's considered piracy?
No, what's the word?
Hijacking?

There was a specific one for ships, you think.

And!
And there's Ezzy, too. You can't just leave her in your rushed attempt to stop her from running around naked.
She'll need proper clothes, and that'll take time.

There's so many things to do!

You stand, ready to set off, only to find yourself strangely weighed down.

You turn your head, unsure just what could be restraining you of all things, and come face to face with an innocuous bundle of folded pages.
Of- Of course you were going to mail it. You'll definitely mail it.

Right away. Sure.

You start to skitter your way to the front desk, clutching the letter in both hands, worrying at it with your thumbs.
Ren is back from whatever errands she's required to run, and looks up as you approach.

"Hello, yes."
"Are you alright?"
"Yes. Of course. Yes. I need to mail something."

The secretary lays her clipboard on the desk, and gives you her full attention.

"Something?"
"A letter, yes?"
"Oh?"
"This letter."

She gives you a questioning look as she moves to accept the bundle. The kind of look that says 'You don't have any other letters.'
You're distracted from your reverie by a gentle tugging.

"Lyra."
"Hmm?"
"Lyra."
"Yes?"

"You need to let go of the letter, Lyra."

You look down, lips pursed, as you consider your deathgrip on the paper.
You haven't got the right anatomy to have a white-knuckled hold on anything, but it feels like an appropriate explanation in any case.

"Yes."
"So?"
"Yes?"
"You have to let go."

You nod again, the first hints of sweat starting to form at your neck.
"I am trying, yes."
"Right. Who's it for? The letter. Who is the letter for?"
"My mother, yes."
"And what is her name?"

"Nia. Nialla. Or Erics. Maybe Erics would be better."
"Your mother's name is Erics?"
"My father's name is Erics."
"You want to send it to your father instead?"
"They will be together anyways, yes."

"So, where are we sending it to?"
"I don't know. The guilds?"
"Ah. Adventurer service, then. Alright. Oh, Behind you."
"Hmm?"

You turn, but the only thing behind you is the gently snoring forms of your friends.
Your fingers click together emptily, and you turn back to Ren, betrayal written all over your face.

>>959152

"1 Letter, 2 pages. Nialla, Arachne, Adventurer. Guild Affiliated. No problems. She'll get it."
"That- That is good, yes."
"Mhm. Was there anything else?"
"Where can I book a boat? A fast boat."
"Docks pretty much ring the city. You'll probably need a bigger one for yourself. Shipping boat maybe. They usually keep the rooms onboard small."
"I will keep it in mind, yes. Thanks."

You make for the stairs, picking each step carefully.

You sit idly in your room, staring intently at the wall with a dazed smile on your face.
There you go. Mail sent! Good job, Lyra!
You nod to the particular grain you've focussed on for the last ten minutes before you turn your attention to something immediate and distracting.
Anything.

Clothes. Ezzy Clothes. Snake clothes.

Your fingers move absentmindedly as sheets of silk form in front of you. Pieces are cut and measured against a sleeping snake, and in almost no time at all you have a cozy looking sweater and a matching... Well, if pants only had one leg hole. A matching tube, you guess. The sweater is a little thick, layered double with your silk, ready for the coming season.

You set it to one side, and consider the issue of Snake underwear.

You spend an hour on the concept before you surrender.
You aren't Elle, that's for certain.

You work isn't unwearable, or anything. It isn't like your previous errors of knitting your hands together.
And some people would probably approve.

Puritans, maybe. Or people who've taken lifelong vows of celibacy.

It's just a sock, really. Maybe she can use it for a sleeping bag.

You set it off to the side and set your mind to making something more practical.

You start with thicker silk again, this time with the intention of protection and padding, leaving space for plates and armour to be affixed overtop of it.
It's something similar to an arming coat, with a matching pant leg. You've got some metal somewhere, you're sure.
She'll need a new weapon at the bare minimum.

You briefly consider the ethics of changing her clothes now, but it can wait till she's awake, you're sure.

The sun is setting over the city again, and you watch the rays of red vanishing over the wall before you head to your nest of sheets and blankets.

>First things first: There's a dwarf and spear with your name on it.
>Prayers with the rising sun seems like a good idea.
>Taking your friends out to get weapons and armour probably isn't a bad idea.
>Don't think about letters. Don't.
>Didn't the duke want to see you? Before you left the city, anyway?
>Other (?)

>>959156
>>First things first: There's a dwarf and spear with your name on it.

>>959156
>>First things first: There's a dwarf and spear with your name on it.
>>Taking your friends out to get weapons and armour probably isn't a bad idea.

>>959156
>First things first: There's a dwarf and spear with your name on it.
>Taking your friends out to get weapons and armour probably isn't a bad idea.

Then we can visit the duke I guess.

>>959156
>Prayers with the rising sun seems like a good idea.
Godscythe?
>First things first: There's a dwarf and spear with your name on it.
Don't we need to make a pile of metal web for him as well?

>>959156
>Prayers with the rising sun seems like a good idea.

>>959156
>Don't think about letters. Don't.

I don't think we really pray much, more haphazardly falling into and out of god's graces.

>>959156
>>First things first: There's a dwarf and spear with your name on it.
>>Prayers with the rising sun seems like a good idea.
>>Taking your friends out to get weapons and armour probably isn't a bad idea.

I kind of regret not waiting until we got spear numbah two before we pick names.

We could have made them a pair, with names that complement each other.

>>959156
>Don't think about letters. Don't.
>Didn't the duke want to see you? Before you left the city, anyway?

>>959156
>>First things first: There's a dwarf and spear with your name on it.
>Didn't the duke want to see you? Before you left the city, anyway?

>>959156
>First things first: There's a dwarf and spear with your name on it.
>Prayers with the rising sun seems like a good idea.

>>959156
>>First things first: There's a dwarf and spear with your name on it.

>>Taking your friends out to get weapons and armour probably isn't a bad idea.

>>959156
>First things first: There's a dwarf and spear with your name on it.
>Taking your friends out to get weapons and armour probably isn't a bad idea.

>>959156
>Prayers with the rising sun seems like a good idea.

>>959156
>>Don't think about letters. Don't.
>>First things first: There's a dwarf and spear with your name on it.

>>959156
>First things first: There's a dwarf and spear with your name on it.
>Taking your friends out to get weapons and armour probably isn't a bad idea.

This just in:
Spiders prioritize spears over all else!

More news at 11.

Writing!

>>959213
Hey.
We also prioritize eating stuff!

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>>959213
must...resist...urge...to...shitpost

>>959178
Who says we can't? First spear was our promise to protect our friends, second spear can be its darker twin, a vow to destroy anyone or anything that would bring them harm.

>>959233
I'm desperately hoping the second one comes pre-named. It's dwarven tradition! No, we don't need another thread entirely devolving into suggestions and whining with no plot.

>>959233
Eh. I don't think the style of the spear would match with that sort of name. If we were gonna make one spear the dark side then it woulda been the dark veiny one.

>>959233
Please no, we already have one spear named with that theme and that's enough. Plus we need to rename that particular spear once we actually accomplish something worthy with it.

>>959283
I actually kind of like the idea; the spear earns its' own name.

You've managed to get down something resembling a routine now-
Or rather, the rest of the guild has acquired a routine.

Specifically, once people hear your clicking steps coming down the stairs, the kitchen starts cooking.

To be honest, you're really appreciative of it.

So it doesn't take you long to get out and onto the street, what with the main time consumer of your morning of the way- Cooking, not eating.
Eating never slows you down.

The weather doesn't seem great today, murky clouds hanging low in the sky, the dim red of dawn casting ruddy light over the streets as you walk.
The air is cool, and you can feel the water gathering, damp air that's sure to make way for rain in short order.

You up your internal temperature by a few notches, casting a mild glow on the ground as you move, radiating warmth as you head for one of your few acquaintances in the city.

The door is shut on your arrival, and there's no lights beyond the windows- It is a bit early, you suppose. But that just gives you time to take care of your own half of the deal.

So you plant yourself next to the door, legs curling tight against yourself, and you start to spool a hefty amount of your metallic thread as you wait.

_________________________________________________________


The clouds are looking more ominous by the time the door swings open, and a yawning dwarf steps out into the street with a steaming cup of something.
He slurps noisily as he shifts from one foot to the other, cracking his neck and looking around.

"Good morning, yes."
"You're a bit early, lass."
"You don't seem surprised, though."
"Well, I did tell you to come back soon."

You nod along.
"I have brought the silk."
"Oh? How much is- That is a lot of silk."
"Is it?"
"It looks like a lot."
"I made it while I was waiting, yes. I woke up early, I think."

"An adventurer thing?"
"I think I am just bad at schedules."
"Right. I'd invite you in, but we had this problem the first time."
"Mhm. Wooden houses and spiders don't mix."
"Small doors and spiders don't mix."
"If they're stone or metal then I can make them big doors, yes."

"Refrain from adjusting anything I'm renting, please. I don't wanna haveta fork over a handful of gold for spider damage."
"Mhm."
"So you think I'm done, then?"
"You seemed liek someone who would work overnight if he got started."

The dwarf grimaces slightly, taking another long slurp of what you assume is tea.
It doesn't smell alcoholic, anyway.

"Well, it's- You're not wrong."
"Mhm. I finished mine, too."
"Yours?"
"My spear. With the blood steel."

"No problems with the red ore?"
"I bought extra, yes? To work with a bit before I started."
"A good attitude."
"I won't ruin my work with impatience."

>>959469
"Did you bring it, then?"
"It is with wizards, yes. For enchanting."
"Ah. It turned out well, though?"
"I think I did well. It took a lot of blood."

"Y'gave it your own?"
"I heard it was better. I was very sleepy after. And I ate a lot."
"Hells. I won't lose though, lass."

You smile.

"I like the sound of that, yes."

He hoists a spool of your strange thread over his shoulder, grunting as he lifts, and heads back into the house.
You wait patiently on the cobblestones, watching the sky start to roil, distant thunder echoing through the cool air.

He returns a little while later, a spear far taller than him presented on heavy cloth, the off-silver colour gleaming even in the half-light of the coming storm.
He nods when you meet his eyes, and you reach for it, hefting the weapon easily in one hand.

You hold it out for a moment, parallel to your arm, then up, switching you grip and bringing the head to your eye level- You don't recognize the metal. Though, you suppose that isn't any sort of surprise, really. Your knowlege of geology is lacking in the first place, outside of earthquakes and magma.

And you don't really know the composition or cause of either of those outside of 'yourself' anyway.

"It's starsteel, lass."
"Startsteel? I don't remember that one, yes."
"Orihalcum. It'll be better for the stone, in any case."
"Ah."

The weapon is- It's sleek, that's for certain. It seems like an odd description for a spear, but it really isn't much like your current- or previous- weapons.

There's no crossguard to speak of- The shaft itself widens into the start of the blade. Maybe a foot and a half, maybe more? There's a perfect slot for your elemental stone, and a generous amount of perfectly polished space around it for the enchantment. The blade itself is etched in a simple pattern, one that doesn't seem to affect its razor sharp edge in any way.

The shaft it wrapped in leather in several places, and a sharpened weight marks the bottom of the weapon.
It feels good in your hands.

There's definitely a smile on your face.

"Glad you like it, Lass."

>Thank you, yes.
>You can probably get this enchanted right away. Right?
>Think of those unchecked boxes on the list! Temples!
>You're all geared up, right? Get your friends the same way.
>Other (?)

>>959471
>Thank you, yes.
>You're all geared up, right? Get your friends the same way.

Well, now that we are already at a smith of our trust.

>>959471
>>Thank you, yes.
>>You can probably get this enchanted right away. Right?

>>959471
>Thank you, yes.
>Think of those unchecked boxes on the list! Temples!

>>959471
>Thank you, yes.
>You're all geared up, right? Get your friends the same way.

>>959471
>>Thank you, yes.
>You can probably get this enchanted right away. Right?

>>959471

>Thank you, yes
.>Think of those unchecked boxes on the list! Temples!
>You're all geared up, right? Get your friends the same way.

>>959471
>Thank you, yes.
The no crossguard bit worries me. I know our fingers are armored, but still have this human fear of getting our fingers cut off.

>>959471
>Thank you, yes.
>You're all geared up, right? Get your friends the same way.

>>959471
>Thank you, yes.
>You're all geared up, right? Get your friends the same way.

>>959471
>Thank you, yes.
>Think of those unchecked boxes on the list! Temples!

>>959493
That spear is more of a side-arm anyway, so we'd be extremly unlikely to use it for blocking to begin with.

>>959471
>>Thank you, yes.
>>You can probably get this enchanted right away. Right?
>You're all geared up, right? Get your friends the same way.

>>959471

>Thank you, yes.
>You can probably get this enchanted right away. Right?
>Think of those unchecked boxes on the list! Temples!
>Do you want me to bring my blood spear by for you to look at?

>>959481
As much as I like gearing everyone up, would a smith be the best place? Nin, Ezzy, and Jin can't really be weighed down. Sheszka doesn't use heavy armor, and the dungeon gave claws. None of them really have a pressing need for better weapons; they use their natural abilities more often than not.

>>959471
>>You can probably get this enchanted right away. Right?

>>959471
>>Thank you, yes.
>>You can probably get this enchanted right away. Right?
>>Think of those unchecked boxes on the list! Temples!
>>You're all geared up, right? Get your friends the same way.
busy spider is busy

>>959471
>>Thank you, yes.
>>You can probably get this enchanted right away. Right?
Bothering mages with spears is a good way to spend the day

It looks like thanks and enchantments takes it?

Writing!

So.
Who wants to tie a string around the spear and start throwing it at things as practice?

>>959504
>As much as I like gearing everyone up, would a smith be the best place?
They can point us in the right direction, if nothing else.

>>959527
I'm good with that

So, how are we uparmoring our guys?
Are we just finally doing the metal silk?

>>959469
>You up your internal temperature by a few notches, casting a mild glow on the ground as you move, radiating warmth as you head for one of your few acquaintances in the city.

Shine however you like, but until you bear the sun in your heart at all times it will be but a pale imitation of the true thing.

>>959562
i don't really see the point to be honest, Jin and Shezska fight better without armor, and Nin and Ezzy are far too fragile for armor to matter that much anyways.

>>959578
well, I am entirely neutral on the topic, just trying to get it planned out faster.

>>959578
I'd definitely consider enchanting them something with more mundane stuff though. At least silk shirts with some protections.

>>959578
They do need new weapons though

All the moe has curbed the common anon's murderhobo tendencies in this quest.

>>959590
yes, some enchanted light armor could be good. we can't protect everyone all the time, despite our best effort.

>>959608
My largest motivations are basically sightseeing places and bothering locals.

>>959619
I kinda hope the human empire kills a minor character (the annoying moth) so Lyra goes on a lava filled murder spree.

>>959608
Not one bit for me. I'm looking forward to finding something strong and worthy enough to give the red spear a better name.

>>959647
I double hope against both of those things.
I also dislike the moth hate.

>>959573
"Lyra."

"Yes?"

"Did you raise the sun, a two hours early?"

"I get confused by timezones, but don't worry, this day the sun will go down earlier too,yea."

"Who was the idiot who thought you would make a good sun goddess anyway?"

>>959674
>sun starts rapidly spiraling around planet due to misplaced time zone math

>>959660
I dislike reading the same

"YOU'RE GOING TO BE QUEEN OF THE FOREST"

"NO, I'M NOT" conversation over and over again.

>>959688
Yeah, you said.

>>959681
Ailly spider is bad at keeping track of time.

>>959688

"Maybr I could Lyra wear a shirt that says "No, I will not become the Queen Of the Forest to save time, yes?"

>>959688
Aaaaah.... now this I can get. It wasn't that funny begin with, and it only became more annoying over time. As much as I like Nin, she needs to acknowledge that Lyra can do whatever she wants, and becoming a queen or whatever is Lyra's decision alone, not something she can simply make happen by repeating it over and over again. In fact, the running gag only pushes me away from that idea.

>>959711
I like the running gag myself, especially with her making some bank off of royal spider pins.
But to each their own.

>>959578
Shez really could use light armor though, her style of fighting seems to involve getting hit a lot. We could make something REALLY light for her out of silk, but I'm interested in the dwarf's idea of weaving our metal silk into chainmail. With a bit of elastic silk Lyra could actually make a suit of light armor for Shez that could stretch when she transforms her size.

Nin is the best thing in this quest

>>959711
Yeah, it just got really old really fast, now it just makes Nin seem really immature.

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>>959723
With all due respect, no, she is not.

>>959711
I really like Nin, myself. However, yes, that Queen back and forth is actually starting to grate on me.

Her making little Lyra patches, and selling them to guild members, is cute, but, not the incessant conversation.

>>959736

Even in spiderwoman years, she is not that old. Otherwise her mother wouldn't be so worried.

>>959745

Lyra should start to say that Nin is the Queen of the Moths.

>>959736
>now it just makes Nin seem really immature
She is literally a child. A tenager at best.

>>959573
>Catalog
you mean sunny right? how is she and her twin sister doing?

>>959723
mmm, no.

"Thank you, yes?"
"Business, lass. Business." He replies gruffly.

"You worked hard all the same, yes. Thanks."
He grunts, mild embarassment written on his face, and you say your goodbyes.

Your legs sweep out as you stand, the click of each joint echoing as you stand tall once more. There's probably time before any rain starts- You can make your way to the tower again, and they can start work on this spear as well. You'll just have to figure out what you want done.

That's-
Well, it's not easy.
But it's just a choice, right?

How much time or effort could a choice take?

The streets are emptying, even in the busier sections of town, as the weather darkens.
You glance at the sky, the gathering storm, and you pick up your pace, clattering over stones as you haead to your destination.

The door opens quickly when you knock on it, a different apprentice manning the door this time around.

"Hello, yes."
"Oh. Good Afternoon."
"I would like to purchase enchanting services, yes. I have an elemental stone."
"Of course, er, miss. I'll fetch one of the elders."

You're shown to a room and seated this time-
Apparently repeat customers are treated a great deal differently.

Well, you suppose there's a difference between showing up with weapons, and showing up with weapons and tons of money.

"This is the weapon, then?"
"That's right, yes."
"Do you mind if we inquire as to the metal? It helps with the process."

You nod.
"It is orihalcum, yes. And the stone I have is a storm stone."
"A storm stone?"

You pull the crystal in question from your bag. It wasn't particularly hard to remove it from the spear, but it still seemed a bit sad to you.

"Ah- This is rather high quality."
"I was told, yes. I used it in an older weapon as well, but- The, ah, previous enchanter wasn't very experienced."
"May I ask what they had done?"
"It could shoot lightning, yes. But only a few times a day."
"That's not too bad, as far as amateurs go. They were a mage with some experience with lightning then?"
"Yes."

>>959833

The older man nods along, his short cropped beard a counterpoint to the long moustache that waves about with the movement.
"In any case- The base materials are of a particularly high quality, so there won't be any difficulty in imbuing it with something worthwhile."
"I don't know much about it, yes? What kinds of things can you do with the stone and spear?"

He clears his throat.
"Of course, we can duplicate what you had before- With far more uses, and a higher degree of power. We can use the other types of power in the stone as well- Working with wind, or to a lesser degree, water is possible."
"Do you have any examples?"
"Hmm. You could have the edge lined with power- a blade of magic. Adding the crystal would add the element to it. It would also be a simple matter to add something permanent to the blade itself- The effects would have any real range, but the blade could shock your opponents, or smash them away with winds. If there's anything you can think of as well?"

>Other(?)
>A blade of magic sounds good.
>Something with Range?
>The permanent effects seem promising.

>>959837
>The permanent effects seem promising.

>>959833
That is a nice way of describing it. Sarah has "some experience with lightning".

>>959837
Does anyone have any objection to continuing to use spears as a ranged option? I feel like our other really defeats it in melee.
Tenative
>Something with Range?
vote.

>>959837
>Something with Range?

>>959837
>Can we get wind blades? Like if I slash then it sends a wind blade forth?

>>959837
>>Something with Range?

>>959837
>>Something with Range?

>>959837
>>Something with Range?

>>959837
>Something with Range?
we learning how to enchant things now? We will become a legendary blacksmith after all!

>>959837
>>Something with Range?

Hmmm.... the other spear was for general physical bashing, but this one is meant to be the magical one to cast magic with right? So is Ranged the option to go for that?

>>959837
>>Something with Range?

>>959837
>The permanent effects seem promising.

>>959851
Now, now, we don't want to be TOO much like Mom.

That's Aria's schtick

>>959837
>Something with Range?

>>959837
>Something with Range?

I feel bad we aren't experimenting with permanent effects, but this is sort of our off spear so we need to give it alternate functionality.

>>959837
>Something with Range?

>>959837
>>Something with Range?
This shall be our javelin.

>>959898
Kind of want to throw lightning bolts around.

Looooks like range!

Writing!

>>959837
Well a storm is basically hot air and cold air colliding, causing electron build up for lightning and releasing water from condensation.

As such, maybe have the spear tip generate a sheen of water which can be fired off in an arc via a air blast, and then electricity ran through the entire ensemble when it hits a target?

The range might be lower, but the multitude of elements working together should draw the most power out of the stone at any one time.

>>959902
Having our on Gungnir wouldn't be too bad

I can't help imagining Sara absolutely gushing as soon as Lyra mentions 'Starsteel'

>>959837
>Something with Range?

so, do we want to stay with the thunderbolt, or try like a returning weapon or wind blades as people suggest?

>>959902
I know, but we had that with our old spear and we didn't use it so much, and the whole 'throwing spear' alternative has been pretty popular ever since it was mentioned and this is an excellent chance to try it out.

>>959934
>or try like a returning weapon
I personally feel this would work the best, since it seems like it would scale better with our own strength than a lightningbolt.

>>959931
Hm, point.

>>959943
This, very much this

>>959934
Lighting. Preferably one that can switch between a large spread out blast for AOE coverage, and a highly concentrated and powerful single bolt for anti-boss.

>>959934
I kinda like the returning thing, partly because of our strength, partly for the reusablity of it compared to X bolts per day, and also because it opens up some sneaky shit like missing an enemy on purpose only for the returning spear to fly into their back just as we charge from the front with our other weapon.

>>959934
We rarely are in fights that require tactical thinking on our part. Something that can be passively included in "Hit them with spear" will likely get us the most mileage out of this thing.

>>960007
this isn't our hit them with the spear spear. That's the other one.
This one is for weird effects.

>>960007
The whole point of the magical spear is to have a non-physical option to use in fights, against whatever foe of difficulty that can't be solved by physical means alone. If only physical attack are needed, that's what the red heavy one is for.

>>960045
>The whole point of the magical spear is to have a non-physical option to use in fights
If it gives us a ranged option with elemental damage, then it already pretty much serves that purpose, imo. And a thrown-spear does that.

>>960067
While also benefiting from our strength

"I think something to extend the reach of the spear would be best, yes."
"Do you have something in mind?"
"I am not certain- There's the lightning, I know. My mother had a spear that could shoot blades of wind. Could you do that? Or the same with lightning?"
"With lightning, probably not. And with wind... It's not a simple enchantment by any means. You'd have limited uses for certain."

You consider it, humming.

"What about something I could throw? Is there something that could call it back to my hand?"
"Making it fly is certainly possible."
"And something like... Summoning? or teleporting? Or would flying back be the only option?"
"There's enchantments to summon things from specific places- Usually the wielders own bags. A way to draw a weapon as fast as possible. But teleportation isn't something we can do."

"You could make it so it could fly back to me though?"
"We'd have to enchant a second item for it to fly to- A glove, or a bracer."
"Would something simpler work? I do dont wear much armour on my arms, yes."
"Perhaps something that could be tied around your wrist then?"

"So throwing it is possible, then?"
"Certainly. We could concievably have it call... something like a copy of itself in lightning."
"And I could throw that?"
"Of course. We could also enchant the spear itself to turn into something like a lightning bolt when thrown, but-"
"But?"
"It would have to fly back, of course. Or be picked up."

"Maybe. Can I do anything with storms?"
"With storms?"
"Calling storms? Or calling lightning. If it was struck by lightning, would that help it?"
"It's possible. With the stone, it certainly wouldn't hurt it, I think. Calling storms, though... is a bit outside of our artifice."

>I think I've made my decision- (Secondary Vote)
>Can you tell me more about- (What?)
>Enchantment Suggestions
>Also, I've got this sickle from the dungeon-
>Other(?)

>>960135
I like the returning lightning bolt.
Too bad it doesn't teleport back, but flying back works unless it gets stuck.

also,
>Also, I've got this sickle from the dungeon-

>>960135
>>I think I've made my decision- (Secondary Vote)
Lightning all the way

>>960135
>Enchantment Suggestions
>Also, I've got this sickle from the dungeon-

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>>960135
>I think I've made my decision- (Secondary Vote)
I like the sound of throwing the lightning

>>960135
>Also, I've got this sickle from the dungeon-

Don't really care about the enchantment here. So.. info about scythe from them or priests I guess.

>>960135
>>Enchantment Suggestions
>>Also, I've got this sickle from the dungeon-
We could mention this is our "hitting it didn't work" spear, see what sorts of things might work better against physically resistant enemies.

>>960135
>Enchantment Suggestions
>Also, I've got this sickle from the dungeon-

>>960135
>Enchantment Suggestions

What about having it strike itself with Lightning when its thrown into something?

Or create multiple lightning copies when in flight?

An Off/on Discharge of electricity from the spearhead would be good whether we throw it or not, maybe a shaped charge in the from of a blade, out of lightning?

>>960135
>I think I've made my decision
>Also, I've got this sickle from the dungeon-

>>960135
>I think I've made my decision- (Secondary Vote)
>Enchantment Suggestions
Turning it partially into a lightningbolt in-flight and coming back? Would that be possible or is that too much for a low quality gem?

>>960135
>>I think I've made my decision- (Secondary Vote)

>>960135
how about having it zap things? kind of like our old one, but a lot stronger?

>Also, I've got this sickle from the dungeon-

>>960180
Oh, Thought of another fun one: A Motion based build up of static electricity, so basically as we swing/stab/throw it, the charge builds up and gets stronger.

>>960135
>Enchantment Suggestions
Have the spear act as a lightning rod when thrown? Like have a bolt of lightning strike it once it is thrown at something.
>Also, I've got this sickle from the dungeon-

>>960135
>I think I've made my decision- (Secondary Vote)
>>Also, I've got this sickle from the dungeon-

>>960135
Voting for the returning lightening bolt spear.
>>Also, I've got this sickle from the dungeon-

Looks like a vote?
And asking about a sickle, of course.

Please Select an Enchantment:
>Lightning Bolt (+Damage (Compared to Old Version, 10/Day)
>Wind Blade (++Damage, AOE, 2/Day)
>Lightning Clone (Strength Based, -Lightning Damage)
>Throwing Bolt (Strength Based, +Damage)
>Call Lightning (Stronger in Storms, -- to +++ Damage)

Also:

>Returning (Flies Back)

>>960239
>Throwing Bolt (Strength Based, +Damage)
fuck zues

>>960239
If people have more meta type questions, I'll try my best to answer them.

>>960239
>Throwing Bolt (Strength Based, +Damage)

>>960239
>>Throwing Bolt (Strength Based, +Damage)
>Returning (Flies Back)

>>960239
>>Lightning Bolt (+Damage (Compared to Old Version, 10/Day)

>>960239
>Throwing Bolt (Strength Based, +Damage)
>Returning (Flies Back)

>>960239
>>Lightning Bolt (+Damage (Compared to Old Version, 10/Day)

>>960250
>>960255
Don't forget the flying back

>>960239
>>Throwing Bolt (Strength Based, +Damage)

>>960239
>>Throwing Bolt (Strength Based, +Damage)

>>960239

>Lightning Clone (Strength Based, -Lightning Damage)
>Throwing Bolt (Strength Based, +Damage)

>Returning (Flies Back)

>>960239
>Lightning Clone (Strength Based, -Lightning Damage)

>>960255
Right forgot the
>Returning (Flies Back)

>>960262
right that to. For some reason I read that as returning (FILES back). flies back makes much more seance

>>960251
Why is the returning an option, as in are there any advantages to NOT add it along with the other options?

You guys are forgetting the flying back...

Fucking typical

>>960239
>Throwing Bolt (Strength Based, +Damage)
>Returning (Flies Back)

>>960239
add
>flies back
to this as well.>>960250

my bad

>>960239
>returning (flies back)

and then whichever one shocks.

>>960239
>Returning (Flies Back)
>Lightning Bolt (+Damage (Compared to Old Version, 10/Day)

>>960282
>Lyra needs to get the spear manually every time

>>960239
>>Throwing Bolt (Strength Based, +Damage)
>Returning (Flies Back)

>>960239
>Lightning Clone (Strength Based, -Lightning Damage)
>Returning (Flies Back)

>>960239
>>Lightning Bolt (+Damage (Compared to Old Version, 10/Day)
>Also:
>>Returning (Flies Back

Looks like throwing bolt win with returning!

Writing.

>>960281
To be honest, as soon as I hit post I realized there was no reason to even offer it. It should be automatic for where it applies.

>>960239
>Throwing Bolt (Strength Based, +Damage)
>Returning (Flies Back)

>>960271
>>Throwing Bolt (Strength Based, +Damage)

Flies back

"I think the throwing one is best, yes. The stone will not get stronger, but I will."
"Of course. The enchantment can truly show it's strength when it's used in a powerful manner."
"Mhm- And the returning enchantment? Would silk be a good material for it?"
"Silk? It's not particularly receptive to magic. Something more expensive would be best."

"Arachne silk?"
"Arachne- Ah. My apologies. It would be perfect."

Notes are taken, papers signed. Money passes hands.

"We'll have both of your weapons completed at the same time, I think- We'll send word once they're ready."
"That sounds good, yes. I have one more question, please."
"I'll answer whatever I can, miss."


You pull the sickle from your bag, watching as the mans eyes grow wider.

"I received this in the dungeon, yes?"
"That- Is it not his?"

You nod, placing it on the table with a gentle clink.
"Yes. Do you know what it is? What it does?"
"No. I don't believe it's come out of the dungeon before."
"Can you find out?"

"This- We'll do our utmost. No cost. It would be an honour to study something like this."

The rest of the meeting is short, and you find yourself outside and heading to the guild in no time at all, racing the coming storm.

>>960496
And that'll be it for tonight!

Thanks for playing, all!
I'll try and have another 2 threads this week-
My goal is to reach the boat before the end of the year.

And then spend 10 on it.

Comments and questions and all that answered here, I'll be around for a bit at least!

>>960508

Are you going to do an interlude for when Mom gets the letter?

>>960508
We'll finally get to Namek!

>>960508
thanks for running !

>>960508
I am so psyched about BOAT.
also, wait, magic shit is literally based on how expensive it is? At least for some types of enchantment?
That's fucking hype.

Also someone archive.

>>960508
Thanks for running!

>>960508
Thanks for running.

Do we know what that 1 was rolled for, or would it be a lot more fun to figure it out later?

>>960517
Thanks for writing.

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>>960508
Dammit I missed the thread because of work induced brain fog! Curses! This was obviously a Moth conspiracy!

>>960508
Glad to read of spiders and things. See you sooner rather than later!

>>960508
Thanks for running

>>960525
it was the attempted snek underwear

>>960517
I don't mind. Doing things like the bonus threads is easier than sitting down and writing a thread.
I've been considering try to run a thread for something like a week, with a post or two a day, but I think it'd drive me nuts not being able to push past that little but.

>>960520
>>960522
>>960537
>>960557
>>960544
Thanks for playing!

>>960525
You made a sock with armholes instead of underwear!
The 90+ resulted in the arming coat.

>>960521
>>960519
I'm pretty excited to, but I'm mildly dreading coming up with more names and keeping people straight in my head.

As to magic- It's all about the materials! Especially for enchanting.
A fire enchant on a steel sword will be a tier below something similar on a mithril sword- Some materials simply can't survive the magic.
Also, more expensive things are required to make enchantments as they get stronger, of course.

>>960543
Keep a light on outside, they can't harm you then.

>>960508
Thanks for running REQM!

>>960595
Man why do we suck at clothes but excel at combat crafting
I blame elle

>>960601
Thanks for playing!

>>960652
Hey, you made a great sweater and pants-thing, too!
It was underwear, this time.

>>960656
Man snake underwear is a mystery.

>>960508
Thanks for running, now I can get hyped about the BOAT.

So.
HOW MUCH money is the guild making on our eating habits?

>>960697
>Making
You misspelled losing

>>960760
but they're charging it to our expense account.
And we're eating like, one buffet a day.

>>960656
So REQM, are you planning on a long hiatus where all you do is binge idolmaster once lyra is on the boat?

>>960915
obviously, the answer is yes.

>>960915
>>960965
That's the plan. You're on a boat to elf island, you all knew how this ended.

>>960668
I honestly don't know how it would work.

>>960697
Technically a lot, but not more than you make from the baths.

>>961052
well, shit.
I guess we got a REAL good deal on them bath dividends.

>>961052
Thanks for running

>>959805
>sunny
Pirate adventures! They're the pirates. They didn't mean to burn that last port down but what did they expect would happen when somebody shocked the fire breathing lizard's tail.

The tail was fine

>>961131
I miss them.

>>961052
Thanks for running. Glad to see you back.

>>960508
Thanks for running!

>And then spend 10 on it.
Oh you sly bastard, catching the joke before it even lands!

>>960595
>I've been considering try to run a thread for something like a week, with a post or two a day, but I think it'd drive me nuts not being able to push past that little but.
Do interludes and vignetted in this format perhaps?

whoh! A real actual spiders bread! neato

>>961991
?

>>965613
they probably never seen a still living RE:Monster EX thread, I know that I've missed something like the passed 5 threads.

>>965723
Sadly I´ve had to be up til around 4Am to catch these threads but it´s been worth it.

Happy to have em back

>>965772
hope they stay around a while and that the boat does not have a massive months long hiatus

>>966225
Gotta catch up on Idolmaster somehow.

>>967584
I wish we could get some vidja games for our back riders.

Then again, maybe we shouldn't encourage them setting up furniture

>>967831
They spent all day sleeping on our butt. They don't need any encouragement.

So, anyone got a clue when the next Thread will be? REQM said he wanted to do multiple this week on Twitter, but it's kind of already friday.
Did someone say Weekend Marathon?

>>968079
Christmas is Sunday, so I kinda doubt it'll be this weekend. Maybe next?

>>968094
Oh right, completely forgot about that... I'm in Australia atm, chillig at the beach at 30+°C doesn't really get YouTube in a christmas mood

>>968521
You*
Wtf autocorrect

>>968523
To be fair, I don't think YouTube would either.

>>967924
How do they do it?
We are super hard and knobbly.
That should be uncomfortable!

>>969083
They are all covered in soft fur or feathers, or sedated by heat. They're all cheating.

>>969271
Shit, he's right

>>969430
This is why we need the half-human back. She didn't cheat like that. She cheated in other ways, yes, but not like that.

>>961131
I'm kinda out of loop, is Lizard dead? Like, permanently? If yes, this is the only Re:Quest still running, isn't it?

>>970445
There's one on anonkun, but otherwise yeah the rest are ded.

>>970571
Ooh, what's the one on anonkun about?

>>973362
RE:Scorpion
it's pretty gud

I guess the 27th date fell through.
Maybe updates soon?

>>981818
>Maybe updates soon
>Fingers, feathers, any other relevant appendages/digits crossed