>>1872724
>Morgan

>>1872724
>>Morgan

>>1872724
>>Nino
best daughteru

>>1872724
>Morgan

>>1872724
>>Nino

>>1872731
And not for lewds! Even if she grows up via magical or mundane methods.

>>1872724
>Other: Romulus

>>1872724
>>Morgan
And Romulus

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>>1872742
Makes you wonder how quickly Romulus grows compared to other wolves considering that they live around 5-6 years.

>>1872787
>The longest life span for a wolf on record is 20 years, but this is unusual. Most wolves do not live beyond eight years or more, but captive wolves, similarly to dogs, often live to be 16 years of age or older.

He'll be FINE.

>>1872787
He's a dire wolf cub isn't?

>>1872800
>>1872787

That's easy just make him a familiar. Familiar don't die as long as they keep themselfs feeded with mana.

So Romulus will live as long as Nino will.

>>1872802
>>1872812
Also dire wolves likely live longer because magic creature in general.

>Morgan

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>>1872724
You wake up as the early morning light of Sol filters through your helmet slits. You turn your head and see Morgan cuddled up to you like a puppy, her cloak covering the both of you like a makeshift blanket.

Romulus was also present, snuggled up between the both of you and snoring softly, occasionally twitching and kicking at something in his dreams.

Obviously, this was not an advantageous position. The others would be waking up soon and it didn't look like Morgan would be. You were trained for many situations but this was clearly not one of them.

>Try to get up without waking Morgan.
>Wake up Morgan.
>You guess it doesn't matter if the others see you like this.
>Other

>>1872910
>>You guess it doesn't matter if the others see you like this.

>>1872910
>Wake up Morgan.

>>1872910
>You guess it doesn't matter if the others see you like this.

>>1872910
>You guess it doesn't matter if the others see you like this.

>>1872910
>>You guess it doesn't matter if the others see you like this.

>>1872910
>Wake up Morgan.

If divine powers exist, does that mean that the devil is giving people demonic powers?

>>1872910
>Try to get up without waking Morgan.

>>1872910
>>Wake up Morgan.

>>1872910
>>You guess it doesn't matter if the others see you like this.

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>>1872910

>>Try to get up without waking Morgan.

>>1872945
It won't be a problem unless people start summoning succubutts left and right.

>>1872910
>You guess it doesn't matter if the others see you like this

Also Morgan definetly became much more territorial after acquiring her new features.

>>1872910
>Headpat her

>>1872991
But that will wake her up anon. But i would do it if we also massaged her wolf ear.

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>>1872910
Well, you guess it doesn't matter if the others see you like this. You continue to lie with Morgan while Nino and Naru exit the tent, Naru rubbing the sleep out of her eyes while Nino yawns loudly.

At the same time, Niko returns, obviously from her turn on night watch.

"...oh. I didn't think you'd get to that stage so quickly. Naru mumbles, still half asleep.

"WAAAAAAH!" Nino wails. "Romulus you traitoooooooor!

"Dohoho..." Niko snickers mischievously, not saying anything else.

Morgan mumbles something under her breath as she shifts around, still fast asleep.

>Rise and shine.
>Chastise the others not to disturb her.
>Other

>>1873010
>>Rise and shine.

>>1873010
>>Chastise the others not to disturb her.

>>1873010
>Rise and shine.

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>>1873010
>>Rise and shine.
Might as well see what Manticore Bacon tastes like.

>>1873010
>Chastise the others not to disturb her.

>>1873010
>Rise and shine.

>>1873010
>Rise and shine.

>>1873032
Morgan new clothes make the templar vlush so hard that the blushness is transfered to the armor.

>>1873010
>Rise and shine.

>>1873045
Better make sure to give Nino attention too. Nothing like a bit of jealousy to make someone learn shapeshifting.

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>>1873010
You suppose that now it was time to rise and shine. But... how were you going to handle that?

>Just wake her up normally.
>Headpat
>Other

>>1873080
>Headpat

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>>1873080
>>Headpat

Time to put the smuggest grin on our face that our helmet contorts.

>>1873080
>Just wake her up normally.

>>1873080
>Headpat

>>1873080
>>Headpat

>>1873080
>Just wake her up normally.

>>1873080
>Headpet

Ear massage is just when we are both alone.

>>1873080
>>Headpat

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>>1873080
Well, time to wake her up. You reach your hand over to head...

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>1873138

Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>1873138

Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>1873138

Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>1873138
ultra headpat?

>>1873152
>inb4 she moans TEMPLAR-SAMAAA~

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>>1873138
You pat Morgan on the head, making sure to rub your hand over her ears for extra measure.

Morgan immediately shoots up, her ears in alert mode as she looks around, trying to regain her bearings.

"O-oh! I'm so sorry I overslept!" Morgan's race is crimson red as she realizes where she is. "This is so embarrassing..."

"Yep, that's totally the thing you're embarrassed about." Niko giggles.

"Nnnnnn, come on, you should help pack up the camp gear!" Nino, still pouting, grabs Morgan by the arm and drags her off. Looks like the little one was learning jealously.

"So, you wanna take next patrol?" Niko asks as she stretches her arms. "Then again, I can cover for ya just this once if you wanna stick around..."

You squint our eyes at Niko, trying to discern her intentions.

>Go on patrol.
>Help Naru cook breakfast.
>Help Morgan and Nino pack.
>Other

In hindsight, we're lucky Havel is running things here, and not some more 'orthodox' Templar from of the more centralized places. Last thing we need is them cleaning house.

Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>1873138

>>1873189
>Help Naru cook breakfast.

Are we top chef, or someone who manages to burn cereal?

>>1873189
>>Help Naru cook breakfast.

>>1873189
>>Go on patrol.

>>1873189
>>Go on patrol.

>>1873189
>Go on patrol.

>>1873189
>>Go on patrol.

>>1873189
>Go on patrol.

>>1873189
>Thot patrol

>>1873189
>Go on patrol.

>>1873228
This. We don't just go on normal patrol, we go on T H O T P A T R O L

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>>1873189
You pick up your halberd. Niko deserved some rest, so you weren't going to make her go out again.

"Heh, sure thing, then!" Niko grins and pats you on the shoulder before moving over to pester Naru, who was already heating up a pan over the fire.

Romulus yips as he comes to follow you. You notice that after some time (and copious amounts of food), the direwolf pup had grown considerably in size. Still on the small size, not even close to the size of a normal dog, but definitely large enough to start putting his hunting instincts to practice.

Romulus stands there, panting loudly as his tail wags furiously.

>You should bring Romulus along for the training.
>You should leave him at camp for now.
>Other

>>1873251
>You should bring Romulus along for the training.

>>1873251
>>You should bring Romulus along for the training.

>>1873251
>You should bring Romulus along for the training

>>1873251
>You should bring Romulus along for the training.

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>>1873190
At some point in our career, our reputation will grow to the extent that a Superior from the Main Branch Order will come and visit us, and we will have to come to make a decision between our duty as a Templar, or our duty as a party members.

>>1873251
>>You should bring Romulus along for the training.

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>>1873251
>You should bring Romulus along for the training.

>>1873270
So you mean when dad comes to visit us?

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>>1873251
You decide to let Romulus come along. He could use the training. You give the direwolf a nod and he happily trots forward to your side as you head out into the rocks. While you have to be wary of your steps, Romulus moves through the terrain effortlessly like a stream of water, reminding you greatly of how Morgan moved,

On the bright side, his enhanced senses would mean that you would get an advance warning of any potential threats.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>1873322

Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>1873322

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>1873322

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>1873322
HERE COMES THE PUPPER!

Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>1873322
Sniff sniff doggo

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>>1873322
Romulus then barks and rushes forward, circling around a small hole in the ground. From the way rocks were stacked around the opening to hide it from plain view, and you were certain that it was another kobold burrow.

Romulus growls as he gazes at the hole. No doubt he could smell the kobolds hiding within.

Well, it wasn't as if they were a present threat right now. You could just use the rocks to block off the entrance to keep them from ambushing you later. Then again, perhaps this was a good time to give Romulus some more proper training...

>Leave the kobolds be.
>Have Romulus attack the kobolds.
>Try to flush the kobolds out and have Romulus hunt them down.
>Other

>>1873361
>Try to flush the kobolds out and have Romulus hunt them down.

>>1873361
>Try to flush the kobolds out and have Romulus hunt them down.

>>1873361
>>Try to flush the kobolds out and have Romulus hunt them down.

>>1873361
>Try to flush the kobolds out and have Romulus hunt them down.

>>1873361
>Leave the kobolds be.

Nah no need to hunt then if they aren't after us. We will only hunt if they start causing trouble.

>>1873361
>>Try to flush the kobolds out and have Romulus hunt them down.

>>1873361
>>Leave the kobolds be.

>>1873361
>Try to flush the kobolds out and have Romulus hunt them down.
Does it work the other way around? I thought hunting dogs flush out the quarry.

>>1873361
>Try to flush the kobolds out and have Romulus hunt them down.

Are these the dog version of kobolds from Japan or the scaly lizardman type?

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>>1873361
You suppose sending Romulus down the hole was still a bit too dangerous for him, so you instead to do something a bit simpler. You reach into your belt and pull out a small pouch. You light it with a match so the pouch and the powder within begins to burn and smolder and drop it into the hole. With any luck, the foul smell the powder generates will force the kobolds out, either through this hole or a backup one.

And sure enough, Romulus' ears perk up from the sound of clattering rocks. You turn to see a pair of kobolds bolt out of another hidden hole, scrambling for safety in the rocks higher up the mountain. One looked to be larger and stronger. A more worthy opponent, while the other was smaller and scrawnier. Easier prey that wouldn't put up much of a fight.

Romulus growls and crouches down, ready to break out in a full sprint..

>Chase the bigger, stronger kobold.
>Chase the smaller, weaker kobold.
>Other

>>1873441
>Chase the smaller, weaker kobold.

Make sure he knows how to kill before sending up against more dangerous prey.

>>1873441
>>Chase the smaller, weaker kobold.

I wouldn't be surprised if the small one became a warlord.

>>1873441
>>Chase the smaller, weaker kobold.

>>1873441
>Chase the smaller, weaker kobold.
>Capture it
>Train It
>Make Kobolds great again

>>1873441
>>Chase the smaller, weaker kobold.

>>1873441
>Chase the smaller, weaker kobold.

>>1873441
>Chase the bigger, stronger kobold.

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>>1873441
You point to the smaller, weaker kobold, and Romulus immediately understands and bolts off like a bolt of white lightning, easily closing the distance and taking down the kobold in one flying lunge. You jog up to the site and could see Romulus holding the kobold down, it's jaws clamped tight around its neck. However, Romulus doesn't close his jaws fully, only exerting enough pressure to keep the kobold from slipping out of his grasp.

The kobold, meanwhile, shrieks and struggles, but can't hope to prevail against the direwolf.

Romulus' eyes look up to you, obviously looking for direction.

>Finish off the kobold.
>Have Romulus finish off the kobold.
>Let the kobold go.
>Other

>>1873479
>Build a wall out of monter corpses
We have to keep out those damn dirty elves

>>1873542
>>Let the kobold go.

We need a survivor to tell the story.
They will know of Romulus, Bane of Kobolds!

>>1873542
>Have Romulus finish off the kobold

The first hunt may not be the most glorious, but it is the most important.

>>1873542
>>Let the kobold go.

>>1873550
>Templar is now Manticore Slayer

>>1873542
>Come with me if you want to live
>Or else
>I'll be back

>>1873542
>>Have Romulus finish off the kobold.

>>1873542
>Have Romulus finish off the kobold.

>>1873542
>Let the kobold go.

>>1873542
>Have Romulus finish off the kobold.

>>1873542
Wait better idea

>Have Romulus finish off the kobold.
>Howl Awooooo
>Morgan Awooos in reply

>>1873542
>Let the kobold go.

>>1873542
>>Let the kobold go

Warn them that if any kobold returns or attacks people, it won't be adventurers who will kill them, nor will it be Templars.

It will be a pack of direwolves who like to play with their prey.

>>1873594
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdQJVGZmp-E

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>>1873542
You nod to Romulus, who clamps his jaw down tighter and twists. The kobold shrieks for a split second before its neck is snapped. Romulus then sits next to the downed prey, panting with a bloodsoaked mouth, tail wagging, wondering if he had pleased his master.

You pat Romulus on the head. He was a good boy. He gives a happy bark back in response.

And already, you could catch the faint smell of cooked meat wafting through the wind. Perhaps it was time to return to camp. You turn to glance at the kobold.

>Carry it back. Maybe Naru can find some value out of it?
>Just leave it here.
>Other

>>1873624
>>Carry it back. Maybe Naru can find some value out of it?

>>1873624
>>Carry it back. Maybe Naru can find some value out of it?

>>1873624
>Carry it back. Maybe Naru can find some value out of it?

>>1873624
>Carry it back. Maybe Naru can find some value out of it?

>turns out it was the child of a chief
>inb4 kobold horde

>>1873624
>Carry it back. Maybe Naru can find some value out of it?

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>>1873624
Well, you suppose you can't let a perfectly good corpse go to waste. You bend down and haul the dead kobold over your shoulder. Perhaps Naru could find some value out of it? She seemed to be pretty good with that sort of thing.

And with that, you begin your trek back to the camp, Romulus trotting alongside you, still in high spirits.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>1873681
>1
WELP

Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>1873681

Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>1873681
>>1873689
>>1873691

Jesus christ

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>1873681

>>1873692
>>1873691

Use a Fate Point to Cancel that 1!!!!

Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>1873681

Well at least we didn't get double 1s, right now. Later, probably.

>>1873698
Christ alive really?

>>1873698
This is a horrible joke.

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>>1873698
>>1873691
>>1873681
Jesus christ..

>>1873704

In different systems, 1s are critical successes

USA NUBMER !

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>>1873681
You return to camp without any issues, and you see that the others have already started on breakfast. Naru is passing around manticore bacon as well as some freshly cooked eggs. Romulus immediately abandons you and trots up to Nino, rubbing against her and giving her the puppy eyes.

You suppose that when it came to food, Romulus truly had no shame.

"Oh, went and bagged yourself a kobold, huh?" Naru observes.

You nod and set the corpse down.

"Well, sorry to burst your bubble, but there's really nothing intrinsically valuable about kobolds." Naru sighs. "But, eh, maybe it's carrying some trinkets we can hock at the market. Go on and grab some food."

Naru walks over to the kobold to inspect it while you walk over to the campfire.

"So this is a true Frontier breakfast, huh?" Niko smiles as she bites into a strip of bacon. "Far richer than what they serve back home!"

"What DO people in the Orient eat for breakfast?" Nino asks curiously as she casually pushes Romulus' head away from her plate.

"Mmmm, mostly just rice and fish." Niko shrugs. "Kinda boring when you think about it."

"Well, don't get used to it." Morgan cautions. "We're just really lucky we got a very big and fresh kill. We're not always going to be that luck in the wilds."

"Yeah, I understand. Wilderness survival and all that." Niko shrugs.

Morgan narrows her eyes and frowns. Seems like she didn't appreciate how lightly Niko was taking things.

>Better calm her down somehow.
>Best to leave stay out of it.
>Other

>>1873723
>Better calm her down somehow.

>>1873723
>Best to leave stay out of it.
>leave stay out if it

>>1873723
>>Best to leave stay out of it.

Better to stay out of it

>>1873723
>>Better calm her down somehow.
>Other: Give Romulus TWO strips of MAnticore bacon he did a good job so he gets a treat.

>>1873723
>>Better calm her down somehow.

>>1873723
>Give an example of when you were hunting your first Manticore and got lost for a month.
>Good thing those fae were friendly enough to shelter you

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>>1873723
You place your head on Morgan's head again to calm her down.

Both Romulus and Nino whine in jealousy, causing both Niko and Morgan to burst out in laughter. Situation defused.

After a quick headpat for Nino and Romulus, as well as a few extra bacon strips for Romulus, everything is packed up and ready to go.

Now for the long journey back...

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>1873780

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>1873780

Oh FFS technology of peace

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>1873780

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>1873780
TEMPLAR FEARS NOT NATURE

NATURE FEARS TEMPLAR

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>>1873780
The trek down the mountain was just uneventful as the trip up. Seemed like there wasn't anything out here too threatening apart from the Manticore, or perhaps everything was avoiding you. Just as well, since you had to deal with the rough terrain to get down.

Soon enough, you can see Eisenwand on the horizon, and the road forks, one leading to the city, and the other to Monastery. Perhaps you could head to the city to ask around about the Manticore venom in your possession, or maybe you should head to the Monastery first. After all, it was a long trek back from the mountains.

Then again, you could always go to the city on your own and let the others rest at the Monastery.

>Head for Eisenwand.
>Head for the Monastery.
>Split up from the party.
>Other

>>1873812
>>Split up from the party.

Do we need to be specific? Like we go to the monastery and leave everyone to do whatever in the city?

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>>1873812
>>Head for Eisenwand.

>>1873812
>Head for the Monastery.

>>1873812
>>Split up from the party.

>>1873812
>Split up from the party.

>>1873812
>Let's meet our best bro Elf-Slayer

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>>1873812
You point for the others to head for the Monastery. You take the flask of Manticore venom from Naru.

"Going to go well off that venom?" Morgan narrows her eyes and gazes as the city skyline. "You sure it's okay for you to go there alone?"

You shrug. Things should have calmed down by now, right?

"I don't really feel comfortable with you going out there alone." Morgan sighs. "You should at least take one of us along to back you up."

Well, she wasn't wrong, but you didn't want to tire any of them out further either...

>Morgan
>Nino
>Naru
>Niko
>Go alone.

>>1873840
>>Niko
Ninja in the city

>>1873840
>>Niko

>>1873840
>>Niko

Time to show the Princess in secret around.

>Naru

Wouldn't She know how to haggle for the Venom the most?

>>1873840
>Naru
>Gotta go Dosh

>>1873840
>>Go alone

>>1873840
>Naru

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>>1873840
All right, seems like we've got a mix of votes so we'll have a runoff!

>Niko
>Naru

>>1873876
>Niko

>>1873876
>Naru

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>1873876

1=Niko
2=Naru

So shall it be for this vote

>>1873876
>Naru

Need to feed that dire wolf.

>>1873876
>Naru

Maybe we can get a few good deals along the way like a new spellbook for Nino.

>>1873876
>Naru

We should ask Morgan for advice on teaching Romulus to hunt at some point.

>>1873876
>Naru

>>1873892
Or go on a date/hunting trip. Just to train Romulus of course.

>>1873876
>Naru

Hooray for unwanted bonding!

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>>1873876
You nod to Naru.

"What? Me? Really?" Naru blinks.

You nod and point to her money pouch. She was obviously the best out of the group when it came to bargaining and getting the best deal.

"Huh, well, I suppose you're right." Naru nods.

"I'll get the others to the Monastery then." Morgan sighs, sounding slightly disappointed. "Don't take too long."

You wave her farewell as your groups part ways. You and Naru heading for the city while Morgan, Niko, and Nino head for the Monastery.

"So, where do you want to head to first?" Naru asks. "I guess we can ask around the market to see what we can trade for it, though I know the Mages would love this shit for their potions, and the Templars are always looking for potent venom to study. Might get something neat out of them."

You pause and think for a moment. The Market would be a good place to find high quality weapons and armor. The Mages most certainly would have powerful magical spells and enchanted equipment. And the Templars would have miracles of Sol.

>Head for the market.
>Head for the Tower.
>Head for the Church.
>Other

>>1873921
>Head for the Tower.

Time to buff our Nino.

>>1873921
>Head for the market.

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>>1873921
>>1873921
>>Head for the Tower.

>>1873924
I think giving everyone in the party some quality armor would be the best option. After all Nino already got some miracles when she went to read in the monastery/church library

>>1873921
>Head for the Church.
We have a good relationship with them.

>>1873921
>>Head for the Tower.

>Head for the Church.

We Are TheTemplar

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>>1873921
You point towards the crystalline Tower. Enchanted gear was rare to come across. Perhaps they'd have something offer you?

"Well, I guess it works out." Naru shrugs. "Let's go, then."

The pair of you start making your way to the Tower, crossing through the various layers of the city as you head for the center. At least to your eyes, the little "incident" that occurred when you were last here had been completely forgotten. Nobody pays you a second look besides to typical wariness of Templars, and the City Guards looked rather relaxed and not on alert.

Naru follows your lead, keep a very vigilant eye on her purse. Typical priorities for her.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>1873949

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>1873949

>>1873921
>Market

Dosh dosh dosh

>>1873940
Church hates the Templars

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>1873949
HEADPATS

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>1873949
Engage super-headpat.

>>1873950
>>1873953
>>1873954
SUPAH HEADPATS A GO

>>1873951
WRENLOOOOOOOOFFFFFFFTTTTTT

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>>1873949
Fortunately, you reach the front gates of the Tower without incident, but now you're faced by a new obstacle.

Well, more accurate to say two very familiar obstacles.

"Templar!" Caroline sputters when she sees you.

"I see you've returned." Justine comments calmly. "I hope you're here on official business?"

"Yeah, we're here to see if your boss is willing to trade." Naru grunts. "You two squirts gonna let us through?"

"Well, there's no reason not to-"

"Hey, wait a minute!" Caroline yelps, interrupting her twin. "We still haven't had a proper rematch against the Templar, right?"

"This doesn't seem to be the proper time or place..." Justine cautions.

"Just a quick one!" Caroline whines.

Well, these two were the same as ever.

>Might as well indulge Caroline.
>Take Justine's side and just ignore the challenge.
>Other

>>1873969
>>Might as well indulge Caroline.

>>1873969
>Take Justine's side and just ignore the challenge.

Time for business

>>1873969
>>Take Justine's side and just ignore the challenge.

>>1873969
>Take Justine's side and just ignore the challenge.

We come for businesz but we can mark a match some other time.

>>1873952
But I thought we still loved the church or were at least deeply religious

>>1873969
>Might as well indulge Caroline.

>>1873978
I mean, there's the Monastery, and there's the Church. From previous info, it seems there was a schism or divergence of beliefs at one point.

>>1873969
>Might as well indulge Caroline.

>>1873978
It's like the protestants and catholics

One's Praise The Sun

The other's DEUS VULT PURGE ELVES

>>1873980
Nah more like the templars are the "purge the unclean" while the church is all "love your friends and your enemies".

We are the wrath of Sol's ligth and they are the gentle warm of it.

>>1873969
>Headpat her into submission

The wrathful hand of the Sun should be our name

>Might as well indulge Caroline.

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Rolled 7, 17, 12 = 36 (3d20)

>>1873969
Well, you might as well indulge Caroline. This shouldn't take long, anyways. You ready your halberd.

"Oh shit, are we really doing this?" Naru groans.

"Awesome!" Caroline grins as she readies her baton.

"Oh dear, I hope this will finish before the Archmagus notices." Justine shakes her head in exasperation.

"You are NOT getting any heals for this." Naru grumbles.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>1874002
k

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>1874002
Oh no heal? That's fine

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>1874002

Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>1874002
En garde

>>1874005
>>1874003
Ouch.
>inb4 1

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>>1874002
Uh oh! Caroline could soundly beat you with this roll! Would you like to use a FATE POINT to reroll this?

You currently have 1 point!

>>1874010
>Y

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>>1874010
Whoops, forgot to add the options!

>Y
>N

>>1874010
N

>>1874010
>>1874012

N

Time for RIVAL Character Growth

>>1874012
>>1874010

changingy vote>>1874015 It's just a dpar after all

>N

>>1874012
>N

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>>1874012
Caroline gets the first hit in, dashing forward and striking you square in the chestplate with her baton. There's a loud CLANG and the impact feels like getting hit by a charging bull, knocking you back. Was Caroline enhancing her strength somehow?

Whatever way you spun this, you were not in a good position. Caroline's hit had seriously winded you, and you weren't sure you could keep up with her in this condition. However, perhaps this would make her overconfident enough for you to exploit...

>Just call it. No sense in either of you getting seriously hurt now.
>Try to lure Caroline in.
>Other

>>1874023
>Try to lure Caroline in.

>>1874023
>>Just call it. No sense in either of you getting seriously hurt now.

>>1874023
>Just call it. No sense in either of you getting seriously hurt now.

>>1874023
>Try to lure Caroline in.

>>1874023
>Just call it. No sense in either of you getting seriously hurt now.

>>1874023
>Try to lure Caroline in.
Grapple bearhug

>>1874023
>Try to lure Caroline in.

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Rolled 10, 4, 4 + 1 = 19 (3d20 + 1)

>>1874023
You take a step back in an attempt to lure Caroline into overextending. Sensing your apparent weakness, Caroline charges in to make her move.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>1874036

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>1874036

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>1874036
>>1874038
Fuck

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>>1874038
Welp!

Would you like to use a FATE POINT to negate that 1?

You only have 1 point right now!

>Y
>N

>>1874044
>Y

>>1874044
>N

Nothing wrong with losing as long as we learn something new.

>>1874044
>>Y

>>1874044
Y

inb4 she want a headpat as a reward.

>>1874044
Y.
Shoulda backed out

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>>1874044
Caroline lunges in with inhuman speed, bloodlust in her eyes.

However, that same bloodlust that powered her moves also proved to be her undoing. You were already prepared for her attack, and now that she's committed herself and overextended, you sidestep her lunge, grab her outstretched arm, drop your halberd, and prepare to strike Caroline in the face.

Caroline yelps and closes her eyes to brace for the impact. But it never comes.

You just give her a simple headpat and a thumbs up. She's certainly improved the last time you saw her.

"W-well I'm gonna get better than you! You'll see!" Caroline assures you.

"I apologize deeply for my sister's petulant behavior." Justine bows her head to you. You just take the opportunity to pat it as well. Justine makes no overt reaction, but you can feel her body tense at your contact.

"C'mon, quit hitting on the kids. We're burning daylight here." Naru grunts as she walks through the front gate and towards the portal at the base of the Tower. "This thing leads to the Archmagus, right?"

"It does now." Justine confirms.

"C'mon!" Naru says as she steps through.

You give Justine and Caroline one last respectful nod before following her through.

"Ah, so the Templar returns bearing gifts!" Archmagus Elias says happily as you materialize in his office. "Ah yes, Manticore venom has quite a few important applications. It was good of you to approach us first!"

"Yeah, yeah. Just tell us what you're offering for it." Naru glares at the caster. "And none of that underhanded shit where you just palm of cursed items without telling us."

"Please, we're not some mere two-bit con artists." Elias sighs.

"Not all the time, at least." Naru scowls. "So what have you got?"

ELEMENTAL ENCHANTMENT: A high level enchantment to any single weapon. Elemental enchantments grant even mundane weapons special properties that make them even more effective in combat.

ARCANE WARD: A special magical item that significantly increases the wearer's perception, allowing them to sense the presence of not only living creatures, but areas of high magical activity as well.

FORTRESS SHROUD: A highly valued relic in the Mage's possession. While in normal circumstances this cloak behaves like a very high quality piece of clothing, when magical energy is injected into it, the cloak will harden into any shape with a resilience that exceeds skill. A helpful item for particularly the particularly soft skinned Mages.

>ELEMENTAL ENCHANTMENT
>ARCANE WARD
>FORTRESS SHROUD

>>1874060
>ARCANE WARD

>>1874060
>FORTRESS SHROUD
For nino

>>1874060
>FORTRESS SHROUD

Protect the daugtheru

>>1874060
>ARCANE WARD
Get the magic scanner in case Niko's family sends in ninjas to take her home.

>>1874060
Is arcane ward like sensing life force, or exceptional perception

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>>1874069
It's magic, so the answer is yes!

>>1874069
sense the presence of not only living creatures, but areas of high magical activity as well.

My guess is a mix of sense life + sense magic.

>>1874060
>>FORTRESS SHROUD

"Hardens into ANY shape"

>>1874060
>ELEMENTAL ENCHANTMENT

>>1874070
>>1874072
That sounds too good to pass up for camping, we could literally never be caight off guard again.
Except by skellymen and zombies I guess

>>1874075
Skelly and zombies are still magical creatures.My guess is that only ghosts, wraiths and vampires could avoid it.

>>1874076
And by magical creatures i mean creatures that move/exist thanks to magic.

>>1874075
Switching from
>>1874063
To arcane ward

>>1874076
Or maybe Anti-Magic Fields! Then again, it would just appear as a VOID in the sensor.

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>>1874060
Hmmm, it's getting late and we don't really seem to have a clear consensus on this vote, so I think we'll hold it off to next week! See you then!

And don't forget to catch the finale for KanColle on Friday!

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>>1874081
See you next time, Merc!

>>1874081
Thanks for the run!

I'm pretty much sown for anything that expands Nino's spell repertoire. Gotta show her there are interesting things outside of blowing things up like turning lead into gold to devalue the local currency !

>>1874087
Honestly would've expected something like making her own enchantments.

>>1874060
>>>FORTRESS SHROUD

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>>1877410
You're a tad bit late there!

Sad to have missed this run. I look forward to catching up in the archives!