>>2416118
>>Let Elias do a bit of studying.

>>2416118
>>Let Elias do a bit of studying.

Time to collect roots, leaves, and branches.

>>2416118
>Let Elias do a bit of studying.

>>2416118
>Let Elias do a bit of studying.

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>>2416118
>Let Elias do a bit of studying.

>>2416118
>Focus on getting to the village first.

If we let the mage start studying we will end up camping in the middle of the forest again!

>>2416118
>Let Elias do a bit of studying.

>>2416118
>>Let Elias do a bit of studying.

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>>2416118
You just give Elias an exasperated nod. You had traveled all this way to study those trees, after all, and you suppose that you could indulge the Archmagus in his preferred hobby.

"Yes, yes..." Elias' eyes glow brighter as she shuffles up to one of the trees, running a bony hand along its bark. "I can already feel the mana radiating off of it. How can a plant contain such energy...?"

The Twins also come over, each of them carrying boxes full of what you presume are instruments and tools to aid Elias in his studies.

"You know, if you want to keep going, I can keep an eye on them for you." Janice offers. "Artya knows the way back, too."

Morgan just fidgets nervously.

>Continue on without Elias.
>Stay and observe him.
>Other

>>2416254
>>Stay and observe him.

>>2416254
>Stay and observe him.

>>2416254
>Continue on without Elias.

>>2416254
>>Stay and observe him.

>>2416254
>Stay and observe him.

Need to keep the mages in line. The last ones sealed themselfs in some ancient ruin

>>2416254
>>Continue on without Elias.

>>2416254
>Stay and observe him.

What sort of gift should we give Morgan that isn't related to fighting, but from the heart?

>>2416285
A actual heart taken from one of our hunts! Bitches loves monsters hearts

>>2416254
>Stay and observe him.

Gotta keep an eye on mages, but also legitimately curious.

>>2416285
Did we ever learn what was in that black box we bought her?

>>2416298
Not yet. But it's probably something important

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>>2416285
>>2416290

>>2416285
Didn't we already decide on a leash?

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>>2416254
You just shake your head, politely refusing the request. You were actually a bit curious as to what exactly mages did in situations like this.

As you look, you can see Elias take a small chisel or scalpel like tool, using it scrape bits of the bark off into little glass vials. Justin strips the bark completely off a section of a trunk, cutting out sections of the softer inner portions and likewise putting them into glass vials. Caroline meanwhile seemed to be standing guard.

>Roll 1d20

>>2416254
>>Continue on without Elias.

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>2416331

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>2416331

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>2416331
nat 1

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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>2416331

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>>2416331
Elias and the Twins continue with their study, gathering more samples from the weirwood trees. You notice that they don't take all their samples from a single tree, but instead many different ones of varying size and color, each sample given its own special label to mark where it had come from. You had to admit, it was very precise and methodical.

Suddenly, Morgan's ears pop up as she instinctively hears something out of the ordinary. You quickly stand up, halberd in hand. The newly added snake fang jutted out from where the spearpoint already was, fused to your weapon thanks to some magical assistance from Nino.

"Whoa, hey, calm down!" Janice waves her arms around rapidly. "It's fine, it's fine!"

"You should've said you were with these outsiders." You hear a new voice.

A young blonde girl with catlike features then drops out of the trees. Most certainly another one of Janice's tribe.

"Oh come on, we only just got here!" Janice rolls her eyes and then smiles. "Everyone, this here is Atty! One of the Valley Guardians!"

"It's Atalanta." The catgirl's eye twitches as she puts her bow away. "Anyways, sorry-"

Atalanta then pauses when she sees Morgan, caught completely off guard.

"Who's that?!" She gasps. "Where did you find her?!"

"Don't worry about it!" Janice warps an arm over Atalanta's shoulders. "We found her on our scouting mission and we were just gonna bring her back to see the village!"

"You know there's only reason one of our kind would out there-" Atalanta narrows her eyes but is cut off.

"Like I said, don't worry about it! She's totally fine!" Janice assures her friend. "Isn't that right, Morgan?"

"Y-yeah." Morgan mumbles, still a wary of the newcomer.

"Anyways, I'd like to stay to scold you more, Jan, but I have to get going." Atalanta sighs.

"So soon?" Janice frowns. "What's up?"

"The seers have been saying there's trespassers probing the edge of the woods. I've been tracking them, but they've managed to stay one step ahead of me so far." Atalanta grunts, her pride obviously hurt.

"Intruders?" Valentia speaks up looking to you. "You can't possibly think it's the Elves...?"

"Huh, we did run into a nasty magic spell of theirs on the way..." Janice nods.

Artya also nods in confirmation.

"I'm not sure what these Elves are, but they bleed, and that's all I need to know." Atalanta says grimly. "Sorry, but I have to keep moving."

>Perhaps you can help her.
>Let her go on her way.
>Other

>>2416409
>>Perhaps you can help her.

>>2416409
>>Perhaps you can help her.

>>2416409
>Perhaps you can help her.

ELVES!!

>>2416409
>Perhaps you can help her.

Seems like a good opportunity to generate some good will.

>>2416409
>Perhaps you can help her.

>>2416409
>>Perhaps you can help her.

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>>2416409
You step forward. If Elves were involved, then you could help.

"I-I'll come, too." Morgan offers.

"Are you sure you can keep up?" Atalanta asks skeptically. "That's... a lot of armor you're wearing.

You nod. You moved much faster than people would think.

"Um, how about us?" Naru asks.

"Oh! Oh! I wanna go, too!" Nino squeaks.

>Bring only your fastest and most nimble party members.
>Bring the whole party.
>Other

>>2416519
>Bring only your fastest and most nimble party members.

>>2416519
>Bring only your fastest and most nimble party members.

If Romulus is large enough then maybe we can get Nino to ride atop his back.

>>2416519
>Bring only your fastest and most nimble party members.

>>2416519
>>Bring only your fastest and most nimble party members.

>>2416519
>Bring only your fastest and most nimble party members.

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Rolled 8, 12, 20 = 40 (3d20)

>>2416519
You nod to Morgan and Niko, the fastest and most nimble of your party members and the most capable of keeping up with a demi-human like Atalanta.

"Awwwww." Nino pouts.

"Don't worry, I wasn't in a mood to be running around the forest anyways." Naru rolls her eyes and drags Nino away by the collar. "C'mon, Squirt, you can helep the mages do their thing."

"But I don't wannaaaaaa...!" Nino whines.

"All right, we're going." Atalanta says simply as she takes off into the leaves.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>2416597

>>2416519
>>Bring only your fastest and most nimble party members.

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>2416597

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>2416597

Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>2416597

>>2416605
Wow, I'm glad my internet derped out, or this would have been 4th. Go crappy router!

>>2416605
That's the good stuff right there.

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>>2416605
Oh wow, a 20! Since the opposing roll got a 20 as well, banking your roll for a FATE POINT would mean it'll be a push instead of a regular success. Would you like to bank that for a FATE POINT?

You currently have 1 point!

>Y
>N

>>2416605
We are pretty fast in our armour uh?

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>>2416628
>>Y

>>2416628
>N
hunting elfs, to busy for points

>>2416628
>N

>>2416628
>N

God damn elves

>>2416628
>N

>>2416628
>N

>>2416628
>>Y

>>2416628
>N
NO MERCY!

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>>2416628
You, Morgan, and Niko follow Atalanta through the trees, able to keep pace with her, though you obviously were a bit farther back since your agility wasn't quite to their level.

However, as you weave through the trees, you catch something odd to the side. Suspicious, you switch direction and charge towards one of the wierwood trees, aiming your halberd's spear point right at it.

"Hey what are you-" Atalanta pauses when your attack hits home.

The Forest Warden, camouflaged almost perfectly against the trunk of the wierwood tree, is caught completely off guard and shrieks as the Arjatar's fang pierces through its enchanted wood armor. Activated by the pressure, the fang begins pumping venom, and a sickly, black patch begins to spread across the Forest Warden's chest as it spasms and collapses.

With the element of surprise gone, the other Elves are forced to make their move. Three more Forest Wardens burst form their hiding places, surrounding Morgan, Niko, and Atalanta. Archers begin appearing on the outer ring. No doubt they were hoping all four of you would fall into the trap.

You could attack the Forest Wardens from behind, which should cause enough of a distraction for the others to slip out of the net. However, that meant turning your back to the archers. Then again, Morgan and Niko you knew were capable fighters, and Atalanta must be as well. So maybe you could afford to leave them to their devices...

>Attack the Forest Wardens from the rear.
>Engage the archers to keep them from shooting.
>Other

>>2416707
>Attack the Forest Wardens from the rear.

>>2416707
>Attack the Forest Wardens from the rear.

>>2416707
>Attack the Forest Wardens from the rear.

>>2416707
>>Engage the archers to keep them from shooting.

>>2416707
>Attack the Forest Wardens from the rear.

Make then focus on us

>>2416707
>Engage the archers to keep them from shooting.

So long as the elves aren't summoning demonic forces from hell.

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Rolled 15, 13, 4 = 32 (3d20)

>>2416707
You decide to hit the Forest Wardens from the rear. Once Morgan, Niko, and Atalanta had room to maneuver, the momentum of the battle could shift totally to your favor.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>2416757

>>2416754
Why do you think the trees are dying? The elfs are sucking up their mana all to themselfs!

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>2416757

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>>2416754
Sol's gonna be intervening more if that happens.

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>2416757

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>2416757

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>2416757
PURGE ELFS!!

So i just though of something we have the tip of our spear be deadly as the sting of a Arjatar and add some kind of fire enchabtment to the axe head?

>>2416754
I'd be more worried about forest spirits or, may Sol forgive me for uttering this word, fey.

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Rolled 8, 13, 10 = 31 (3d20)

>>2416757
...

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>>2416795
You charge at the Forest Wardens, but suddenly feel heavy impacts on your back. The Elven archers knew what they were doing, and were quickly making you the focus of their fire. You try to move forward but a heavy bolt from the front slams into our chestplate and deflects off, knocking you back.

You remember those types of arrows. Armor pierces designed to take out knights. Looks like these Elves came prepared.

Meanwhile, Morgan, Niko, and Atalanta attempt to make a break for it, but the Forest Wardens reach their arms out and hundreds of vines and branches spew forth around them, forming a thick living cage and boxing them in even further.

>You need to keep moving forward.
>You can't afford to ignore these archers any longer.
>Other

>>2416819
>>You need to keep moving forward.

>>2416819
>You need to keep moving forward.

>>2416819
>Other

Call Nino with the bracelet. We may need backup after all.

>>2416819
>You need to keep moving forward.

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>>2416819
>>You need to keep moving forward.

>>2416819
>You need to keep moving forward.

>>2416819

>You need to keep moving forward.

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Rolled 1, 3, 17 = 21 (3d20)

>>2416819
You scowl as you clamber back up to your feet. You need to keep going. To help the others. Once again, you charge forward, channeling all of Sol's fury.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>2416919

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>2416919

Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>2416919

>>2416929
My frist roll on this thrad
....

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>>2416929
Oh noooooo.

Welp, would you like to use a FATE POINT to negate that 1? You currently have 2 points!

>Y
>N

>>2416944
Y

>>2416944
>y

>>2416944
>Y

>>2416944
>>Y

>>2416944
>Y

>>2416944
>>Y

>>2416944
>Y

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>>2416944
>FATE POINT USED
>You have 1 point remaning!

You charge forward, ignoring the arrows glancing off of your armor as you do so. After all, your armor was no longer made of just ordinary steel, and your mithril chestplate works wonders in warding off what would have otherwise been penetrating strikes. Still, it was never a good feeling getting hit by something while in armor.

But it beat being dead.

You plunge your halberd into the back of the nearest Forest Warden, which shrieks as the venom does its work. The branches it had been sprouting begin to rot and decay, and both Morgana and Atalanta come bursting out, arrows already flying at the more vulnerable archers. Only Niko remained, engaged in close combat with one of the remaining Forest Wardens. The last Forest Warden turns to face you.

>Handle the one going for you first.
>Take out the one bogging down Niko.
>Other

>>2417011
>Handle the one going for you first.

>>2417011
>Handle the one going for you first.


Niko is a strong girl she can play keep away with the warden.

>>2417011
>Handle the one going for you first.

>>2417011
>Handle the one going for you first.

>>2417011
>>Handle the one going for you first.

>>2417011
>Handle the one going for you first.

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>>2417011
You ready yourself against the Forest Warden. Now that you've already fought a few, they don't seem nearly as intimidating as before. After all, they were just Elves in wood armor.

And you've gotten very good at dealing with Elves.

You prepare your halberd as the Forest Warden grows wood claws from its hands...

>Roll 1d20+1

Rolled 20 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>2417039

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>2417039

Rolled 15 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>2417039

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>>2417042

>>2417042
Smash them! Smash them apart! They're gonna have to bury the poor bastard with our halberd in his chest!

>>2417042
Rekt.

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>>2417042
Aw geez! The 20s keep rolling in!

Would you like to bank that for a FATE POINT?

>Y
>N

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Looks like we have divine backing.

>>2417070
Y

>>2417070
>Y

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>>2417070
>>N

We shall slice them in twain.

>>2417070
>N

>>2417070
>Y

>>2417070
>y

we still win anyways

>>2417070
>>Y

>>2417076
Sexy Angel vs Sexy Demon when?

>>2417070
>N

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>>2417070
>FATE POINT GAINED!
>You have 2 points!

The Forest Warden charges you, but you quickly counter with a sweep of your halberd, slamming into its side with the blunt end. The Forest Warden's armor bends and splinters from the impact, sending it staggering. However, it wasn't completely out of the fight.

The Forest Warden seems to switch up tactics, "growing" a long spear out its hands and pointing it menacingly at you. No doubt it was trying to use the superior reach against you.

>Such a piddly thing won't stop your charge.
>You can easily break it and disarm the Warden.
>Call for Morgan to provide assistance.
>Other

>>2417157
>Such a piddly thing won't stop your charge.

>>2417157
>Such a piddly thing won't stop your charge.

>>2417157
>>Such a piddly thing won't stop your charge.

>>2417157
>Such a piddly thing won't stop your charge.

>>2417157
>You can easily break it and disarm the Warden.

>>2417157

>Such a piddly thing won't stop your charge.

>>2417157
>>You can easily break it and disarm the Warden.

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>>2417157
Such a piddly spear wouldn't stop your charge. You reset your halberd and prepare to attack again. That earlier hit was sure to have put the hurt on the Forest Warden.

>Roll 1d20+1

Rolled 6 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>2417189

Rolled 15 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>2417189

Rolled 5 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>2417189

Rolled 5 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>2417189

Rolled 5 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>2417189
BREAK YOU!!

Rolled 19 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>2417189

>>2417199
>>2417198
>>2417197
Geez RNG favoring elfs.

>>2417197
>>2417198
>>2417199
What did Sol mean by this?

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Rolled 17, 5, 13 = 35 (3d20)

>>2417189
...

>>2417212
Hell yeah Niko Kick this elf ass

>>2417205
Baka templar should be using fire not poison.

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>>2417212
The Forest Warden, instead of trying to attack you, instead focuses on parrying your halberd swing, deflecting your swing away from it.

However, that means it leaves itself open for a critical moment, and Niko swoops in, her dual daggers glinting as they slash deep gouges into the Forest Warden's armor.

Suddenly, there's a blaring of a horn, catching the Forest Warden's attention. You knew that to be an Elven retreat order. The Forest Warden slams its fist into the ground, causing a flurry of branches to shoot out like a pike wall, forcing you and Niko back and giving it the opening it needs to flee.

"Tsk." Atalanta scowls as she lands next to you. "These bastards are getting bolder by the day."

The catwoman then checks her arrow count.

"You're going after them?" Morgan asks as she lands on the opposite side of you.

"Of course. It's my role as a guardian, after all." Atalanta says matter of factly. "There aren't many of the left now, so if you don't want to chase you can link back up with Janice. She'll take you the rest of the way."

>Keep following Atalanta.
>Meet back up with the caravan.
>Other

>>2417236
>Meet back up with the caravan.

>>2417236
>Meet back up with the caravan.

>>2417236
>Keep following Atalanta.

>>2417236
>Keep following Atalanta.
>>Meet back up with the caravan.

>>2417236
>>Keep following Atalanta.

>>2417236
>Keep following Atalanta.

THE JOB IS NOT DONE

>>2417236
>Keep following Atalanta.

>>2417248
They're mutually exclusive choices.

>>2417236
>Keep following Atalanta
The job ain't done

>>2417236
>Keep following Atalanta.

Any good battle themes?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtKCNJmARF0

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Rolled 17, 8, 7 = 32 (3d20)

>>2417236
You heft your halberd. You weren't one to leave a job unfinished.

"Still got some steam?" Atalanta grins, as if impressed a bit. "All right then, let's see if you can still keep up."

And with that, the four of you take off.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>2417270

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>2417270

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>2417270
Rolling

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>>2417270
Unfortunately, when Elves ran fast, well... they could certainly run fast. Your group continues to track the enemy until you reach the edge of the treeline, with nothing else in sight.

"Damn, they fled in to the rocks, huh?" Atalanta spits in the direction. "As long as they're not in the forest that's fine by me."

"We're not going to chase them any farther?" Morgan asks curiously, her ears twitching.

"No point. Our natural advantages go away without tree cover." Atalanta sighs. "If they regroup they'll have the advantage of high ground if we pursue."

"Ah..." Morgan nods in agreement.

"Still, kinda surprising to see Elves raiding this place." Niko frowns. "How long's this been happening?"

"Only for a few days, but their incursions grow bolder." Atalanta frowns. "At first it was just one or two scouts but now, as you can see, they're sending entire warbands in."

You nod. The typical signs of a prelude to an invasion.

"So, you outsiders are familiar with these 'Elves?'" Atalanta asks.

You nod.

"Yeah, they're a... known issue for us." Morgan responds.

"Then you should get to the village and talk to Fardan." Atalanta says, pointing back to the forest. "Just get back Janice and she'll show you the way. I'm going to stick around a little longer to make sure they don't double back."

"Sure." Morgan nods.

"And... thanks for the help." Atlanta says to all of you. "If Fardan remains suspicious of you, I'll be sure to vouch for you."

And with that, you, Morgan, and Niko part ways with Atalanta, heading back the way you came. As you reach the site of the battle, you find Artya there, looting all the slain Elves and taking whatever was of value from them.

"Aw nuts." Niko groans. "Guess we did leave 'em unguarded."

"We don't really need anything from them anyways." Morgan shrugs. "And it's not like Naru is here to complain."

Artya catches sight of you all and waves happily.

>Let Artya keep the loot.
>You at least deserve a share of it...
>Other

>>2417307
>>Let Artya keep the loot.

>>2417307
>>You at least deserve a share of it...

>>2417307
>Let Artya keep the loot.
Why would we want Elven loot?

>>2417307
>Let Artya keep the loot.

>>2417307
>Let Artya keep the loot.

I can only imagine us desiring weirwood stuff. Perhaps more exposure to Weirwood allows us to grow a tail and horns rather than just scales?

>>2417307
>Let Artya keep the loot.

>>2417307
>>You at least deserve a share of it...

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>>2417333
I'd be careful not to have too many draconic features. You may never know if a female dragon could confuse us as a potential mate.

>>2417307
>Let Artya keep the loot.

A templar has no need for trinkets and baubles.

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>>2417307
You just shrug. You agree with Morgan's sentiment that it wasn't worth hassling with Artya over loot. These Elves probably weren't carrying anything of value to you, anyways.

Bags brimming, Artya leads you back the caravan, where it looks like Elias has already finished collecting samples.

"Once I get the equipment set up, I can start some proper experiments." Elias explains. "I would also like to inspect the dying and dead trees you mentioned."

"Of course, of course!" Janice nods and looks to you. "So, things went well, I assume."

You nod.

"Yeah, we took out a few Elves. Atalanta stayed behind to make sure they don't come back." Morgan adds.

"Hm, sounds like her. Atty always preferred roaming the forests anyways." Janice grins. "Anyways, if that's it, then let's go!"

As everybody loads up into the wagons, you catch sight of Artya dashing up to Janice and showing something in her bags. Janice seems to go pale and motions for Artya to close up the bag before continuing on.

Hm. Odd.

The caravan then moves on.

>Ask Nino if she learned anything about the trees.
>See how Morgan is reacting to the big moment.
>Check if Valentia's fully recovered or not.
>Catch some rest before you reach the village.
>Other

>>2417354
>>Check if Valentia's fully recovered or not.

>>2417354
>Ask Nino if she learned anything about the trees.

>>2417354
>See how Morgan is reacting to the big moment.

>>2417354
>See how Morgan is reacting to the big moment.

>>2417354
>Ask Nino if she learned anything about the trees.

>>2417354
>>Ask Nino if she learned anything about the trees.

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>>2417354
You sit next to Nino and tap her shoulder to get her attention.

"Oh! Hey!" Nino smiles. "You curious about something?"

You nod and point to the trees on the side of the road.

"Oooooh, you want to see if we learned anything new about them?" Nino asks.

You nod.

"Hmmm, well, we just collected samples, mostly, but I guess we did do a few examinations." Nino nods. "I mean, what Janice said is right. These trees, they're totally saturated with mana, which is what the trees are using as sustenance instead of sunlight or water. It's just... really weird, honestly."

You glance at the trees. They were full of mana, then?

"I mean, our best guess is that the trees are drawing the mana up from underground. Like water for regular trees." Nino shrugs. "But all that boring testing stuff is for Elias. I'm actually kinda interested to see if the mana in the weirwoods could be drawn out by a mage to use..."

You somehow aren't surprised this was what Nino was thinking. Sometimes her ambitions surpassed your expectations.

>Sounds interesting.
>I don't think Janice and her people would be happy about that.
>Other

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>I don't think Janice and her people would be happy about that.

>>2417392
>I don't think Janice and her people would be happy about that.

>>2417392
>>I don't think Janice and her people would be happy about that.

>>2417392
>I don't think Janice and her people would be happy about that.

>>2417392
>>I don't think Janice and her people would be happy about that.

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You shake your head sternly. You doubt Janice and her people would be happy about that.

"Nnnnnn, I guess." Nino sighs. "Well, maybe they'll have big monsters around here to fight, or the Elves can be big dumb meanies!"

You wag a cautionary finger. Given how much Janice stressed that these trees were important to her people, just randomly and rampantly burning the forest would also not go over well with them.

"Jeez, really putting the difficulty on, aren't they?" Nino groans. "Fiiiiiine, I'll try using less destructive magic..."

You nod at that.

"Hey! We're almost there! Janice says happily. "Everyone come on out!"

As everyone starts disembarking, you notice Morgan staying put, her hood over her head.

"I don't think I'm ready for this." Morgan mutters nervously.

>Just leave her be.
>Guess you'll just have to drag her out.
>Other

>>2417431
>Guess you'll just have to drag her out.

>>2417431
>Guess you'll just have to drag her out.

>>2417431
>Guess you'll just have to drag her out.

>>2417431
>Guess you'll just have to drag her out.

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>Guess you'll just have to drag her out.

>>2417431
>>Guess you'll just have to drag her out.

>>2417431
>>Guess you'll just have to drag her out.

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You just shake your head and grab Morgan by the collar like a disobedient puppy and start dragging her out of the wagon.

"W-wait! No!" Morgan wails. "I'm not ready yet-!"

However, it's too late to stop now. You pull Morgan out of the wagon and are briefly blinded by the light of Sol. As your eyes adjust, you see what looks to be a small, lush canyon. Weirwood trees with pink blossoms instead of emerald leaves lined the low cliffs, and up ahead, you could see a crimson gate, already open.

And waiting up ahead was a crowd. You guess word of your arrival had already reached the Village.

"There's so many..." Morgan whimpers.

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As you get closer, you can see that all of the gathered villagers, unsurprisingly, all had animal features of some kind. Wolves and dogs like Morgan and Janice, foxes like Artya, cats like Atalanta, and even more. There's some with bird feathers, lizard scales, fur and hair of all types and colors. It was a veritable zoo of hybrids.

And all of their attention wasn't on you or your companions, not even the skull faced Elias.

All eyes were on Morgan.

"Is that a white wolf...?" You hear them whisper to each other.

"Why would one come back?"

"What does she want...?"

"Don't worry, don't worry!" Janice says quickly as she meets the crowd. "Come on, nothing to see here until they go meet the Chief, okay? All of you move along and carry on with your business!"

With that, the crowd begins to disperse, but their gazes still focus on Morgan.

"Why are they all looking at me like that...?" Morgan whispers.

"Ha ha... sorry about that." Janice sighs. "It's uh, not common we see a white wolf like Morgan around."

"Apparently." Niko huffs.

"Anyways, if you're all still feeling exhausted, I can arrange lodgings for all of you." Janice continues. "Unless, you want to meet Chief Fardan right now..."

>You should check out your lodgings first.
>You want to meet Chief Fardan right now.
>Other

>>2417469
>You want to meet Chief Fardan right now.

>>2417469
>You want to meet Chief Fardan right now.

>>2417469
>You want to meet Chief Fardan right now.

>>2417469
>>You want to meet Chief Fardan right now.

>>2417469
>You want to meet Chief Fardan right now.

>>2417469
Meet chief Farden now.

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You look to Morgan and nod to her.

"We'll go see Chief Fardan, then." She says softly.

"Sure thing." Janice nods. "This way."

And so Janice leads your dismounted caravan into the village. Well, it was less a village than what you were traditionally used to, and more like a small city. Everything seemed to be rather well developed, and built out of sturdy materials. There were rows and rows of houses, all clustered around a city center, where Janice was leading you. Along the way, you drew the eyes of everybody you passed. More whispers and gossip spread, but you all did your best to ignore it.

Finally, Janice leads you to large, round building built out of wood so white that it almost looked like stone marble. The two canine guards posted at the front step aside as Janice walks up. You figure that she had to be a well recognized or prominent figure in this village to be given so much leeway without a single word uttered. The great wooden doors creak open, revealing the throne room within.

All of you were ushered inside, where your eyes were drawn to the throne. Sitting on it was a man with great stag antlers protruding from his head, like some sort of natural crown. Janice and Artya go down on one knee and bow their heads.

"Chief, we've brought outsiders who can help us with the dying wierwoods." Janice explains.

"I can see that." Fardan says as his cold, intense gaze falls upon you and your group. He then visibly pauses when he sees Morgan. "So the whispers from the scouts are true. Are things truly so dire that a white wolf would appear now of all times?"

"W-what?" Morgan's jaw drops. "What's going on...?"

That's what you would like to find out as well. Turns out, Morgan may be far more special than any of you had thought...

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

>>2417493
Thanks for running.

>>2417493
Thanks for running Merc.

>Turns out, Morgan may be far more special than any of you had thought...

That's silly of course she is special.

>>2417493
I finally caught up in the archives. Thanks for running, Merc. I enjoy your writing!

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>>2419749
That's good to hear!

>>2417533
She's our lover of course!

>>2420026
Keep up the good job, senpai! Really enjoy the characterizations of all your girls and the rest of the cast. You've always had a way of balancing this really intense moments of violence and drama against some really cutesy moments with the girls and your MCs.