>>2339504
>Better check in on the preparations.

>>2339504
>>Try to find Morgan.

Morgan seems to be in a little over head what with finding her long lost tribe we should see how she is holding up while we can have a moment alone.

>>2339504
>Try to find Morgan.

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>>2339504
>>Better check in on the preparations.

Nothing like an expedition into unknown and possibly hostile lands filled with strange beasts, and untold terror.

Someone needs to write a book about it!

>>2339504
>Better check in on the preparations.
>Other: Check Niko see if her arm got better to.

>>2339504
>>Better check in on the preparations.

>>2339504
>Better check in on the preparations.

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>>2339504
>Try to find Morgan.

I think we're overlooking some of the negative side effects with the potential dragon form transformation item.

Dragons are best known for being strong, wise, and proud; but they're also known to be supremely arrogant, greedy, and tyrannical. We've seen how bad it could get with Morgan, and she was only a wolf girl. How bad will we get if our willpower fails to control the dragon inside us?

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>>2339504
You decide to go check on the preparations of the expedition. Everything was just a flurry of activity and you wanted to make sure everything was going well.

>Check on the Mages
>See what Nino is up to.
>Help out Niko and Naru.
>Other

>>2339663
>>Check on the Mages

>>2339663
>Help out Niko and Naru.

>>2339663
>See what Nino is up to.
Got to check on objective best girl!

>>2339663
>See what Nino is up to.

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>>2339663
>>See what Nino is up to.

>>2339641
Forget personality changes, it could condense all of our muscle mass so we're a DEX BUILD, or give us dragon breath.

>>2339663
>>See what Nino is up to.

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>>2339663
Of course, you don't seen Nino among the people busily gathering supplies and loading them up into the caravan. Nino was not one to be particularly interested in manual labor, so this was not unexpected.

It was a simple matter of finding her, though. She was pretty much always in the library if she wasn't doing anything else. Sure enough, the door the library is ajar, and you pry it open oh so slightly to see Nino dashing to and fro between the shelves, completely oblivious to your presence. What was she up to, you wonder...

>Sneak up on Nino.
>Approach her normally.
>Other

>>2339738
>Approach her normally.

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>>2339738
>Sneak up on Nino.

sneak attack the mage!

>>2339738
>>Approach her normally.

>>2339738
>Sneak up on Nino.

>>2339738
>Sneak up on Nino.

>>2339738
>>Sneak up on Nino.

Is she packing absolutely everything?

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>>2339738
You decide to try and sneak up on Nino to see what she was doing. You had a feeling she'd try to hide it from you if you approached normally. You slowly pull the door open...

>Roll 1d20+1

Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>2339828
She's learning

Rolled 12 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>2339828

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>2339828

Rolled 44 + 1 (1d100 + 1)

>>2339834

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>>2339828
Unfortunately, someone didn't oil the hinges to the library doors properly and they creak loudly, tipping off the little mage to your presence. You hear the sounds of quick, panicked scrambling, but by the time you reach it, you just see Nino standing there with an innocent look on her face. You couldn't find any immediate evidence of suspicious activity.

"Hi there, Templar!" She chirps happily. "So what's up?"

>Try to figure out what she's up to.
>Might as well let it pass and tell her to get moving.
>Other

Rolled 15 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>2339873
>>2339828
Screwed up.

Dam Nino is getting better at our little games.

>>2339875
>>Might as well let it pass and tell her to get moving.

>>2339875
>>Try to figure out what she's up to.

>>2339875
>Might as well let it pass and tell her to get moving.

>>2339875
>>Try to figure out what she's up to.

>>2339875
>Might as well let it pass and tell her to get moving.

You got this round kiddo.

>>2339875
>>Try to figure out what she's up to.

>>2339875
>>Might as well let it pass and tell her to get moving.

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>>2339875
You decide this matter wasn't worth pursuing and just pat her on the head, reminding her that she should get moving or the caravan would go on without her.

"Don't worry, I was just doing some last minute packing!" Nino winks. "Everything's fine!"

You're not so sure if you're ready to believe from Nino of all people that everything's fine, but you'll go along with it. She takes your hand and skips alongside you as you head out of the library.

Outside, the final preparations are being made as the last of the supplies are loaded up into the caravan. However, since this was Mages you were talking about, the caravan was not exactly a... conventional one. Instead of the traditional horse drawn wagons, these.. magic wagons were floating above the ground, and could apparently propel themselves without the aid of a horse.

"Ah, Templar." Elias turns his skull face to you as he inspects one such "wagon". "What do you think of our latest developments in transportation?"

Typical Mages.

>It certainly is... interesting.
>I'd rather prefer a regular wagon and horse.
>Other

>>2340041
>>It would be useful to have one.

>>2340041
>It certainly is... interesting.

>>2340041
>>It certainly is... interesting.
What powers it, and the horsepower on this thing?

>>2340041
>>It certainly is... interesting
>would not the magic in the weirwoods tamper with it?
>How about an elven magician?

>>2340041
>>It certainly is... interesting.

What next, flying sailboats?

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>>2340041
>It certainly is... interesting.

Next time they will want boats that go underwater.

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>>2340041
You just tilt your head curiously at the sight of the floating wagons. You had so many questions regarding these things. However, you did have to admit that it was an interesting sight.

"It's so neat!" Nino cheers. "The pinnacle of magic research so far!"

So far, there were four of these wagons. Three were to to carry all the members of the expedition split among them, which included your party, Elias and the Twins, Valentia, Janice, and Artya.

There wouldn't be anyone else, though. It was decided to keep the expedition as small as possible to avoid unwanted attention, from both bandits and the Elves.

Well, everybody was starting to mount the wagons, but... you look around, and Morgan is still unaccounted for.

>Better go look for her.
>You know her. She'll catch up.
>Other

>>2340142
>Better go look for her.

>>2340142
>>Better go look for her.

>>2340142
>>Better go look for her.

>>2340142
>>Better go look for her.

I just hope it isn't possible to 'overdose' on Weirwood exposure.

>>2340142
>>Better go look for her.

>>2340142
>Better go look for her.

I bet she's making peace, or praying.

>>2340142
>Better go look for her.

>>2340149
Nah man you can't oberdose on wood. That would be weird!

>>2340142
>>Better go look for her.

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>>2340142
Well, it looks like you'll have to look for Morgan. The last thing you needed was accidentally leaving her behind. You place Nino in one of the wagons and wag a finger at her to warn her to stay still before heading off to...

>Look in the Monastery
>She's definitely in the forest.
>Maybe ask Janice and Artya to help you.
>Other

>>2340211
>>Maybe ask Janice and Artya to help you.

>>2340211
>>Maybe ask Janice and Artya to help you.
>alternatively whistle for her and Romulus. They will hear you.

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>>2340211
>She's definitely in the forest.

Is she making a protective charm, time capsule, or something?

>>2340211
>She's definitely in the forest.

>>2340211
>>She's definitely in the forest.

>>2340211
>>Look in the Monastery

>>2340221
Could always just be a (symbolic) haircut or hairstyle change.

>>2340211
>Look in the Monastery

By Sol's light we need to get a torc to this girl. She keeps wandering around all the time.

>>2340211
>>She's definitely in the forest.

>>2340241
We'd take a leash, but that's a bit out of the bedroom.

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>>2340211
You look to the now distant forest. You knew that if Morgan wasn't feeling comfortable, she would seek solace in the trees. Unfortunately for you, thanks to Ozen, you'd have to walk much, much farther to reach the treeline.

And this was assuming you'd even be able to find Morgan in the first place. Not exactly an easy feat.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>2340251

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>2340251

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>2340251

Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>2340251

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>2340251

>>2340248
Leash and collar only in the bedroom anon. We should get a nice dragon torc for her.

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>>2340251
Fortunately, you bump into Morgan rather quickly, as she's merely crouched down in the shade of the treeline, eying the caravan preparations from a distance.

"...sorry about disappearing like that." She apologizes. "I just wanted to think some things through. Is it time to go?"

You nod.

"All right." Morgan gets up and brushes off the loose leaves and grass sticking to her cloak. "Should we get going?"

>Time to leave.
>Ask Morgan what was bothering her.
>Other

>>2340262
>>Ask Morgan what was bothering her.

>>2340262
>Ask Morgan what was bothering her.

>>2340262
>Ask Morgan what was bothering her.

>>2340262
>>Ask Morgan what was bothering her.

>>2340262
>>Ask Morgan what was bothering her.

>>2340262
>Other Hold her hand

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>>2340262
As the both of you walk back to the Monastery, you give Morgan a stern, but curious look. She definitely notices it and looks at you nervously.

"Like I said, I was just thinking about... things."

You stare at her harder.

"C-come on, stop looking at me like that." Morgan stammers.

Haaaaarder.

"Urgh, I hate it when you're like this." Morgan groans in defeat. "It's just... what will they think of me?"

"They" of course, being Janice and Artya's people, you conclude. It seems Morgan's insecurities of meeting new people were starting to surface again.

"What if... what if they don't accept me?" Morgan looks to you. "I mean, I had to have been separated from them for a reason, right? What if it was because they didn't want my ancestors around? What if there's something they don't like about me or my lineage...?"

>We'll figure that out when we get there.
>I suppose that's a good reason to worry.
>You really are pretty silly sometimes.
>Other

>>2340280
>>We'll figure that out when we get there.

>>2340280
>We'll figure that out when we get there.

>>2340280
>>You really are pretty silly sometimes.

>>2340280
>You really are pretty silly sometimes.

>>2340280
>>We'll figure that out when we get there.

>>2340280
>>We'll figure that out when we get there.

>>2340280
>>We'll figure that out when we get there.

Maybe she'll have to earn their trust through a test, or great deed.

>>2340280
>>You really are pretty silly sometimes.

>>2340280
>Other: Just hold her in a hug. If they didn't want her it was their loss. Besides she has us now.

*note to self: gather some silver and go to the local smith and ask him to make a torc so you can give it to Morgan

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>>2340280
You pat Morgan on the shoulder. You'll figure things out when you get there.

"Thanks." Morgan smiles at the gesture. "You always seem to know the right thing to say-"

You just look at her.

"Agh! It's so weird!" Morgan laughs and groans at the same time over her mistake of words. "But you know what I mean, right?"

You nod.

"Mmmm, so yeah, I'm sorry I keep running off like that..." She mumbles.

>You're not worried. She can do whatever she likes.
>It does concern you a bit how often she does it.
>...maybe you should put her on a leash.
>Other

>>2340372
>>...maybe you should put her on a leash.

>>2340372
>>...maybe you should put her on a leash.

>>2340372
>...maybe you should put her on a leash.

>>2340372
>>...maybe you should put her on a leash.

>>2340372
>>...maybe you should put her on a leash.
How can we resist dog jokes for the wolf girl? I do hope our Templar Wolfspawn won't fall into the same pit too badly.

>>2340372
>You're not worried. She can do whatever she likes.

>>2340372
>>...maybe you should put her on a leash.

>>2340372
>...maybe you should put her on a leash.

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>>2340372
>You're not worried. She can do whatever she likes.

>>2340382
Who's to say that they'll take after their mother?

>>2340372
>>You're not worried. She can do whatever she likes.

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>>2340372
You point to Morgan's neck and make a motion of pulling at a leash. Perhaps that would be a good way of keeping her close.

"W-wait, a leash?!" Morgan's jaw drops. "You're kidding, right? You have to be...!'

>Of course I am.
>I'm dead serious.
>[Blank Stare]
>Other

>>2340418
>>[Blank Stare]
leave her wondering

>>2340418
>Chuckle

>>2340418
>I'm dead serious.

>>2340418
>>[Blank Stare]

Tell her that we can wear the leash at night so we're even.

>>2340418
>>[Blank Stare]

>>2340418
>>[Blank Stare]

>>2340418
>Chuckle
>Ruffle hair

>>2340418
>>[Blank Stare]

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>>2340418
,,,

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>>2340452
You just stare blankly at Morgan, who just gets redder and redder as the silence carries on. You wonder what she could possibly be thinking.

"Y-you pervert!" Morgan wails.

>Pervert...?
>Oh... OH!
>[Continue Staring]
>Other

>>2340457
>[Continue Staring]

>>2340457
>[Continue Staring]

>>2340457
>laugh

>>2340457
>>[Continue Staring]

>>2340457
>Pervert...?
We're a Templar of Sol! We would never imagine parading people stark naked wearing only a collar and leash!

>>2340457
>>[Continue Staring]

>>2340457
>>[Continue Staring]

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>>2340457
>>Oh... OH!

Just wait until we get to a natural hotsprings~

>>2340457
>>[Continue Staring]

>>2340457
>>[Continue Staring]

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>>2340457
You just continue to stare at her...

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>2340494

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>2340494
Such a lewd mind you got there.

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>2340494

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>>2340494
You just continue to stare and Morgan continues to wilt. At this point, you've already returned to the caravan and she quickly dashes over and dives into the relative safety of one of the wagons, much to your bemusement.

Maybe you really should get a leash for her. Maybe she was into that sort of thing...?

You shake your head rapidly. Sol might strike you down for such thoughts. You head over to the caravan yourself, which seems to be just about ready to leave.

"Ah, perfect timing, Templar!" Elias says happily as he starts stepping into one of the wagons. "We were just making arrangements for who will ride in which wagon!"

>Ride in the front wagon and take point.
>Ride in the back wagon to keep an eye on the rear.
>Other

>>2340517
>>Ride in the front wagon and take point.
have Nino ride with us

>>2340517
>>Ride in the front wagon and take point.

>>2340517
>Ride in the front wagon and take point.

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>>2340517
>Ride in the front wagon and take point.

>exhibitionism
Too deviant for us. Lewd outfits are A-okay.

>>2340517
>>Ride in the front wagon and take point.

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>>2340517
You take position in the front wagon with the rest of your party and Janice, who would be acting as the guide. Elias and the Twins would be in one of the middle wagons while Valentia and Artya would take up the rear. All in all, it was a fairly straightforward setup.

"Hmmmmm." Janice grumbles as she looks at the map Lucina provided. "I never knew your maps would be this... incomplete."

"Well, it's difficult to push out into the wilderness." Morgan says, finally having recovered. "And many of the people that try to map it out don't come back."

"Hmmmm." Janice nods a bit. "Well, thankfully, I do recognize the landmarks here that I can chart a course home."

Her finger traces an invisible path across the map when it stops on a particular mark.

"Hm, seems like there's a town on the way there?" She asks.

"Ah yeah, that's Aldenshire." Naru explains as she leans over to look. "Not too bad, but their booze selection is pretty thin. It's generally a good place to pick up some info and supplies, especially since it's got a Guild office there."

"It'd also be a good place for spies to hide out." Niko warns.

"Ha! We can take care of them easy!" Nino boasts.

"Well, I can chart a course around it if you want." Janice offers.

>Stop by Aldenshire.
>Avoid Aldenshire.
>Other

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>>2340580
>>Stop by Aldenshire.

Remember to NEVER ford the River, and avoid dysentery. Maybe we can find some useful supplies there.

>>2340580
>>Stop by Aldenshire.

>>2340580
>>Avoid Aldenshire.

>>2340580
>Stop by Aldenshire.
Spies, sure, but they might have some info on anything out of the ordinary running around out there.

>>2340580
>Avoid Aldenshire.

>>2340580

>Stop by Aldenshire.

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>>2340580
You nod and point to Aldenshire. It couldn't hurt to stop by there for a night, especially since it would be dark by the time you got there.

"Excellent!" Janice smiles. "I'm kinda curious on what it looks like!"

"Just remember to keep your uh... features on the down low." Naru grunts. "Don't wanna risk panicking the townspeople."

"Right, riiiiiiiight." Janice chuckles.

So all that was left was to wait until you reached the town...

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>2340622

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>2340622

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>2340622

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>>2340622

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>>2340622
The first leg of the journey proceeds without issue. After all, the road from Eisenwand to Aldenshire was fairly safe, thanks to some of your efforts.

The town itself is very much the same as you remember it. A sizeable town nestled away in a forest clearing, surrounded by a tall wooden palisade. The gates are quickly opened, the town guards obviously showing no signs of concern. A sign most travelers would take as good. But you're not like most travelers. The absence of caution just meant you haven't noticed the signs that you should be cautious of.

The wagons pull into the town and the gates close securely behind. You see the guard captain look to the darkening sky and to nod the the gate guards, who bar the gate closed. Night was coming.

"Oh woooooow!" Janice gasps in wonder as her eyes dance about.

You also notice Artya absent from your sight.

>Better get them to the inn before they cause trouble.
>Eh, you can afford to let them explore.
>Other

>>2340653
>Better get them to the inn before they cause trouble.

>>2340653
>Better get them to the inn before they cause trouble.

>inb4 rumours of lycanthropes start tonight

>>2340653
>Better get them to the inn before they cause trouble.
If they're going around town, they'll need a guide.

>>2340653
>>Better get them to the inn before they cause trouble.

>>2340653
>>Better get them to the inn before they cause trouble.

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>>2340653
Thinking fast, you immediately grab Janice by by the ear through her concealing hood, eliciting a yelp of pain from the wolfwoman.

"H-hey!" She squeals.

That prompts Artya to come out to her defense, but you do the same to her, swiftly grabbing her fox ear through her hood. With the two troublesome demihumans in your grasp, you quickly drag them off to the inn. You didn't want them running loose and causing trouble, especially at night.

"Heh, that was a nice one." Valentia grins as she catches up to you. "Artya here is a really slippery one, with really sticky fingers."

You look down to her in confusion.

"She likes to... er... borrow things." Valentia grumbles. "Kept snatching away my Sol icon and anything else that was loose or lying around.

Artya just shakes her head rapidly. You get the impression that she's just curious rather than intentionally stealing. However, that still would require some scolding and education to discourage her from such things.

Soon enough, everything is squared away. Everybody is put away in their rooms, while the Twins, Morgan, and Romulus remain outside to keep watch on the caravan. Could never be too careful, after all.

You, meanwhile, decided to-

>Stay on watch with Morgan and the others.
>Get a drink or two with Naru.
>Get some rest.
>Other

>>2340714
>Get some rest.

>>2340714
>Stay on watch with Morgan and the others.

>>2340714
>Get a drink or two with Naru.

>>2340714
>>Get a drink or two with Naru.

>>2340714
>>Get a drink or two with Naru.

>>2340714
>Get a drink or two with Naru.

>>2340714
>>Get some rest.

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>>2340714
You decide to stay down in the tavern to get a drink with Naru. You weren't feeling particularly tired, anyways.

"Hmph, figured I see you down here." Naru chuckles as you take a seat next to her. Nervous about this whole expedition thing?"

You just shrug. Maybe a little, but you didn't see this as any different from any other quest.

"Heh, well, to us having good luck on this thing, then." Naru raises a mug to toast you.

You nod and return the toast before downing its contents.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>2340743

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>2340743

Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>2340743

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>>2340743
However, Naru must have been particularly tired out from the journey, as she pretty quickly passes out on the bar after a few drinks. You suppose having to wrangle more disobedient children was really starting to wear on her.

You simply pick up the sleeping cleric and take her upstairs to her room. You had the feeling that she was going to need the rest. You all would.

>And that's it for tonight! As always, next thread is next week! And don't forget Macross on Friday!

>>2340766
Thanks for running.

>>2340766
Thanks for running Merc.