"We don't have enough coins!" She exclaims "we'll be coinless long before we get to Cavon! It is not ideal, I know but we will get through. I won't be carel-"

Mieglo stops, The floor is shaking beneath you. An earthquake?

You haven't heard of an earthquake that creates ethereal black flame from a small mirror.

"A demon!" Mieglo almost shrieks. A hand molded in endless heat emerges from this reflection. His full body materialized within few seconds.

Much like normal humans, demons have different tastes in outfits (although a good sum of them prefer nudity for the shock factor). This one is more or less topless almost parading his set of burning skin and muscles. a strange skull was fused to his head hiding his true face. Demons like to do that too. Identity is very important among their powerful society.

He spoke to you with a smug on his face barely hidden by this skull "Such a bore you two, do something productive already! Why do you insist on pecking on each other like mindless chickens?!"

>Your kin are nothing but trouble, begone demon!
>Why are you here? what do you want from us?
>How long have you been watching us?
>Everything is mundane and stale from a demon's point of view
>[Keep distracting him while hopefully Mieglo hopefully find a way to banish him back]
>write in

>>2416380
>write in
PUT ON SOME DAM CLOTHES YOU PERVERT!

>>2416377
>How long have you been watching us?

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>2416377
>>2416563

>>2416380
I approve of this dice roll.

>>2416380
>Everything is mundane and stale from a demon's point of view

>>2416553
>>2416563
>>2416599
" Glady. " with a snap of his finger, all his clothes were gone. Mieglo looked the other way once he went full bare. You stared at his hollow eyes in defiance.

"Do you like what you are seeing, hmmmmm? It'was popular with the ladies back when i was alivee... "

"W-what do you want? we are drowning in problems already!" Mieglo glued her eyes to the floor.

"What else? entertainment my little peach. Is my prick not good enough for you?"

"Get to the point, demon." You didn't fear him for some reason. Infact, despite his aura, you feel like he is nothing; an arrogant little whelp.

"Aren't you a bummer?" he sighed, licks of ethereal flame escaping his mouth, he did remain naked though " Well, I was going to tamper with a pregnant woman or two when i sensed a great deal of power nearby . Turns out it is coming from this teeny tiny dagger. Now riddle me this, why on the rotten celestials would you curse yourself with a dagger of your creation ?"

>Wait, what?
>[Explain to the demon everything]
>None of your business.
>I am not saying anything to a dreg like you.
>write in

>>2416642
>[Explain to the demon everything]
Surely if we infodump to everyone, good things will happen and we learn about our past, right guys?

Guys?

>>2416642
>write in
Why are you still naked?

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>2416655
>>2416673

>>2416673
Goddamit, you should have chased him with clothes trying to put him in them.

>>2416655
>>2416673
Mieglo didn't like this but you told the demon everything. Apparently he was around right after you destroyed Kotella.

"I see..How unfortunate for you. Good thing you met me right? Maybe there are better demons who will give you sweet hugs and kisses but i am so sure about this. If i was lets say a power hungry demon, i would have kill you and you and fornicate you...the order doesn't matter....actually this might seem like a good idea."

The smugness is still there but the demon retains some sense of seriousness materializing his clothes from the unknown "Those pesky celestial inquisitors will get attracted to the dagger too. You got a LOT on your tail my little mundane creature."

"Oh no..." Mieglo is probably thinking about those ruthless bastards. Not only they force harsh rule against legal 'tainted' professions like alchemy but they sent countless alchemists to the block for the slightest violation. They are never good news

The demon raises his arm in the air in a needlessly dramatic pose "but fear NOT citizens! For this oh so righteous demon will help your poor souls mainlyforthesakeofmyentertainment but STILL. While you two are busy pecking each other out, I will hide the dagger. I WILL NOT break it down and consume its innate power thus killing you in the process since your soul is linked to it, definitely won't do that. Nil of a chance, none. "

The ethereal flames around his finger formed a piece of paper and a pen "I will be your demonic little helper. Just don't go behind my back and deal with other demons, that is really low. You won't regret it, Trust me!"

The contract literally had what he said....with lots of drawings of his genitals on the side.

>Mieglo, what do you think?
>This is just a game to you, isn't it?
>I hate contracts... [Sign it]
>I have a hard time believing a demon [refuse]
>write in

>>2416859
>I have a hard time believing a demon [refuse]
If its not in writing that we agree with, its meaningless.

>>2416859
What we should do is renegotiate if we have to, or decide to sign.

ie, ad a caveat that if he is unwilling or unable to provide or perform a service, theb we may court another demon or being temporarily for the task/job and allow Mieglo to provide a counter offer if he changes his mind or wished to attempt to finish the task so long as its within reason and not a predatory or unfair deal by the other demon or entity that would evaluate the work or job for whatever purpose such as lowing the value or worth of Mieglo's help or below what is realistically charge for said job/task.

And etc.

Also throw in he must always speak the truth to us, and not obfuscate or lie, or act in a manner that withholds information to effect the outcome unfavorable to us.

May not harm us or people we deem friendly to us under any circumstances, and warn us of magical, supernatural or demonic danger to us.

Stuff like that.

But for now we outright refuse.

>>2416859
Also just to point out that by letting him hold the dagger, he basically could kill us or consume our soul whenever he pleases, and can use that as leverage over us.

He squinted his eyes towards you "You are no fun. Maybe your flayed skin will look good on me?" Within a blink, his form changes into a horrible abomination, thousands of teeth, a long rotten tongue with eyes of its ow-

Oh, it's gone on.

The demon reverted to his previous form "Oh the look on your face, priceless! In case you change your mind, you can summon me with this." he put two dices on the study desk.

"And a useless coin to ease your trust issues. Farewell!" He flipped a gold coin in the air before vanishing."

>Immediately get rid of the dice and the coin
>Get rid of the coin, keep the dice
>Get rid of the dice, keep the coin
>Keep both

>>2417000
Write in.
Give the dice to gamblers, and toss the coin in a poor mans cup!

its getting late so i think i will be sleeping now.I will post on /qtg/ the next time i continue
thanks for playing

>>2416911
>contract ver 0.2

Are you Jewish?

Can we just agree never to give this guy the dagger? He's just going to go "Finder's Keepers!" and try and extort us if we try and get it back to de-curse it.

>>2417947
>>2417984
so whats your vote anons?

>>2417000
>Keep both
What's the worst that can happen?

>>2418008
keep both all the same

>>2418147
>>2418017
>>2417035
"I don't trust this demon..." Mieglo states. The coin looks perfectly fine though which left her conflicted.

"A long day , with hopefully more customers, awaits us. Good night." you said the same. She unlocks one of the rooms in the second floor and closes it behind her. You can't say you blame her.

Not a speck of dust plagues the guest room. Mieglo must have cleaned it. This woman is truly a strange one; trusting strangers. trusting strangers that almost killed her. Well, As long as she is useful to you, you don't mind her rather inconsistent character.

Time to sleep.
_________

Some pestering birds chose to chirp right next to your window. Annoyed, you blasted the window wide open knocking one of these colourful vermin on the ground. It looks dazed and disoriented. Serves it right for being a nuisance.

You can hear faint whispers of the dagger, they are weak and muffed. The smell of morning eggs dispelled your thoughts. Mieglo had made a decent breakfast for the both of you, poached eggs with some bread on the side and some seasonal herbs.

"Good morning." she greets you with half filled mouth.

You grunted back instead "What date is it? I lost track of time."

" 34th of Fomalhut. Not much left for this month."

Taking a couple of bites, you almost can't taste anything. Your mood was soured even more.

"What's wrong? want some water?"

>It is the damn dagger, i can't taste anything
>Yes, please
>Its nothing
>Are you trying to poison me?
>Your eggs are horrid and stale.
>write in

>>2418269
>It is the damn dagger, i can't taste anything

>>2418284
this

>>2418284
>>2418302
"It can be worse..." she swallows the last of her breakfast "I keep thinking about what the demon said about the dagger. Why would you make such a thing?"

You didn't reply showing clear irritation. It is a possibility, yes yet for what purpose? something is amiss here.

"Hilazat, he is the village's tailor. You will need a proper robe so people can recognize you as a Vestra. Tell him i send you. Oh and," she pulls out a small piece of paper with a small pouch filled with copper pieces "We are missing a handful of ingredients and other things. It is about time to get to know our little village"

>Thanks for the breakfast [Take the list and leave]
>You sure these are enough?
>Why not pay some village boy to round out all of these instead.
>I am not your errand boy, woman
>write in

>>2418402
>Thanks for the breakfast [Take the list and leave]
Might aswell pull our own weight

>>2418402
>Thanks for the breakfast [Take the list and leave]
>tell her to look into making more of that dagger resistance potion while we're gone

>>2418414
Also, I'm specifically talking about this one, encase people are new to the quest:

>>2404570
>Mieglo rummaged through an array of old vials till she brings up one of them with a bubbling green liquid inside. " Whatever you have been cursed with with, it has to be chained to your soul . This will make you able to have a chance for resisting its temptations. My father made it long ago so it might have lost a bit of its potency."

>>2418421
This also seems like a good choice

>>2418413
>>2418414
The alchemist nods "I will brew something, we still have an hour before opening our usual business." you take a quick look at the list, it went as follows:

3 bottles of mixed animal blood - Arayal the hunter 6 copper

1 small bag whistlefeather - Timothy the butcher 3 copper

5 of Luchkesht mushrooms picked by the children (especially Popsy and Gritten) 3 copper

9 empty vials from Henrick the glassmith 12 copper

Time to go.
_______

The smell of fresh air reinvigorated you. The village ebbs with life at its slow pace. You pity their mud riddled life. It is too....simple for your taste. Since the village is small, you won't find any problems in finding them. Well, the hunter might be a problem. Maybe the children too if they keep loafing around.

>Look for the children
>Look for the glassmith
>Ask around for the hunter's whereabouts
>Look for the butcher
>Look for the tailor.
>write in

>>2418421
also thank you for reminding potential new players

>>2418497
>Look for the children
We still have those viper ropes on us by the way?
>>2418512
no prob brah

>>2418524
Kind of, it has to be manually triggered by Mieglo.

>>2418497
>Look for the children

>>2418539
>>2418524

Currently a small gang of five were running all round the village in mindless joy, laughing and giggling at the slightest thing. one of them however, had a basket with her name Gritten on the side . This must be the one.

"You have Luchkesht mushrooms? Vestra Mieglo wants some. I got the copper."

"Yeah!" the girl hops from excitement "Vestra Mieglo is good. She smiles a lot! You should smile too mister!"

She removes a red piece of cloth over her basket. you see some pebbles, flower petals and the mushroom you want, it is one of the few sweet mushroom with patchy colours of red, green and grey.

You can help to notice something else shiny in her basket. It was definitely a plant. The rest is not known.

"Here you go! Say hello to Vestra pretty please!"

> i will [give the child the copper, look for ____]
>What's over there? [Distract Gritten, snatch what is inside, d10]
>What else you got? I got more copper.
>Give me everything in the basket or i will let my demon friend eat you tonight!
>write in

>>2418619
>mind if I take a look at that?
>examine and identify shiny plant

>>2418626
this

>>2418626
>>2418631

"No! Shiny is a prize, a big one too for the winner of hide and seek. " she held the basket protectively.


> I can pay you more coin for it
>What's over there? [Distract Gritten, snatch what is inside, d10]
>Fine, enjoy yourselves [Leave, look for ___]
>Give me everything in the basket or i will let my demon friend eat you tonight!
>write in

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>2418691
Assuming we already got the mushrooms
>What's over there? [Distract Gritten, snatch what is inside, d10]

>>2418691
>Fine, enjoy yourselves (hunter's whereabouts)

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>2418705
>>2418721
if it is the first vote, i will be needing two more rolls

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>2418732

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>2418732
Another one I guess
The lack of interest makes me sad

>>2418705
>>2418721
>>2418748

You are no thief but your hand was nimble enough to snatch the item without her noticing. The stupid children can't grasp the importance of these 'shinies' in your line of work. you will put it in good use.

This shiny turns out to be none other than Moon Duranadne, an uncommon plant to be found. Its glowing flower has different uses but mainly it is used as an addendum to accelerate Nigredo process. It doesn't do much as an ingredient except increasing making the final product more calm in behavior. Regardless it is a nice find.

Next one on the list was this hunter. Yolkiz forest, he must have went there. In a surprising turn of an event, you find the emerging out of the forest by the time you went there. It is getting close to midday. The hunter must have a small shack inside in the forest to so early and quickly.

A gauntlet of dead rabbits and squirrels was firmly tied to his belt. Good catch by the looks of it.
"I am here for the blood." your demanded bluntly.

He exchanged a heartily smile with you "Of course , I mixed plenty o those. Hmm, I have never seen you 'round here. Who are you?"

>i am the man who will pay you. that's it.
>Vestra Mieglo's new partner
>Mieglo's lover
>I am her old brother
>I am just a courier
>write in

>>2418873
>to hunt so early and quickly

>>2418873
>(joking) I'm Mieglo's errand boy. Apparently.

>>2418927
"She usually buy from me in person. Strange."

You took the mixed blood and went back to the village. In all honestly, you can not stand his cheerful behavior.


>Look for the glassmith
>Look for the butcher
>Look for the tailor.
>write in


there is a good chance i wont be able to post in the next couple of hours. so just a heads up

>>2417947
Are you? I didn't throw in any usury so what do you think.

>>2419186
>Look for the butcher
>throwing away any whistlefeathers?

back again and just in time too. continuing.

>>2419703
The butcher was a strong burly man with a disfiguring scar running down his right eye to the side of his mouth. Nothing about his attire or his tools of the trade spoke of the basics of hygiene. You find Timothy chopping some meat in the open. Beneath his feet was an old grey dog gnawing through a femur with glee.

The moment this dog laid its eyes on you, it snarls assuming an aggressive stance towards you.

"My dog smells wicked men, you are no customer of mine. Get ye gone." he spat to his right side.

>Is this a proper way to speak to a Vestra?
>Vestra Mieglo sent me, she wants Whistle feathers.
>You are no smarter than your mutt
>[Kick the dog in anger]
>Rancid Runt [Leave]
>write in

>>2419785
>Vestra Mieglo sent me, she wants Whistle feathers.

>>2419797
The butcher completely ignores you. His mutt was waiting for the first command to sink its teeth on your leg. Disappointed, you leave the butcher to his own devices.

There isn't much left on the list. Your stomach growls in protest. You saw a small tavern while you were heading for the butcher. Buying something to eat doesn't seem like a bad idea.


>Look for the glassmith
>Go the tavern, buy some stew or something more filling.
>Look for the tailor.
>write in

>>2419843
>Look for the glassmith

>>2420064
This

>>2420064
>>2420121
Finding the glassmith shouldn't be too hard. His workplace and home was close to the village's elder.

Henrick the Glassmith was foreigner like you with a darker skin than anyone you saw so far and a short fuzzy hair. His exaggerated facial features made him appear more jubilant to everyone around him. His overly muscular body didn't fit with his current profession. Children apparently frequents his workplace for neatly done glass figurines.

After a brief exchange, you found out that he was a slave bought by a Glassmith called Henrick from a faraway land. He inherited his master's name and profession to honour him. Henrick seems like a nice fellow, you wish you can say the same about about that damn butcher.

_________

Nighttime was upon you, most of the villagers went to their dwellings. You on the other hand, had a robe to get. Thankfully, you ran into the watchman Rees and a different fellow. He let you roam freely.

Last stop was the tailor. Hilazat was no where to be found, a young beautiful woman with a pristine body and face took his place instead " Father went to Cavon yesterday, I am his daughter, Alva. You said something about Vestra Mieglo?"


Looks like she and her father only lives here. The smell of the stew she was making grumbled your empty stomach even more "Yes, I need an Alchemist robe just like hers." you stated.

"Ah, so you are the one who made these grenades that kill the monster of the field? Vestra Mieglo told me so." The girl asks with great anticipation in her breath.

>Yes i did, I am her new partner
>She did all the work, Mieglo always likes to be humble
>Can we get it over with the robe?
>She did half of the work, I completed the rest
>write in

>>2421716
>She did half of the work, I completed the rest

>>2421832
"Oh..." her excitement dwindled a bit " Thank you dearly Vestra..."

" Bartholomaeus."

"Yes,yes. The monster has claimed the life of my best friend. I told her not to fall for that Donnel prick. I have heard that swine may have bedded his Homenqulay. Isn't that dangerous, Vestra?"

>Very so, this Donnel was either too drunk or too desperate to sleep with a construct of rotten flesh and straws.
>Of course it is, they are not humans. Immense emotions like love or hatred can corrupt faulty Homuncului
>If you know what you are doing, it can be fine.
>It is pointless, All of the Homuncului are sterile. They can not bear children.
>write in

>>2421902
>like with any lover it can be dangerous, she must have love him and he sleept and was romantic with another woman it must have broken her like with any Immense emotions like love or hatred can corrupt any being and you can sleep with one but they are sterile They can not bear children

>>2421902
goodnight

>>2421957
goodnight anon

>>2421952
"You know a lot, Vestra. i wish i can be someone like you but Vestra Mieglo says i dont have ' it '. i am neither born with greatness nor granted by its fate. I will live and die here as a tailor's daughter."

You didn't comment. Indeed, this 'tainted' gift can not be earned. You either have it or not. There was some Alchemist who tried to prove that our gift can be passed from a parent to his/her off spring. It was met with little proof. You wonder what became of that Alchemist.

Was he your friend? you can not recall. Curses.

You stood still while Alva was taking your measurements. You can't help but to notice her delicate hands being a bit bold while measuring you. Her eyes constantly flickering refusing to meet yours. Her breath was growing heavier with each passing second.

>Do/say nothing
>Give her a solid warning
>Leave this wench, you have little intrest in what she is offering
>'Encourage' her
>write in

>>2422186
>Do/say nothing

>>2422186
>'Encourage' her

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>2422420
>>2422435
probably next post is the last one for today

>>2422420
>>2422435
You showed no reaction. You are here for the robe. Nothing more and nothing less. You had a feeling that Alva got the message. Sometimes, words are not needed to express oneself.

"That be all Vestra Bartholomaeus. A single day and the robe will be ready." She clearly looked a tad disappointed. Before you can say your thanks, your stomach grumbles in protest.

The Tailor's daughter looks at you with revitalized hope "The least thing i can do for our honourable Vestra is freshly stewed dinner. What says you?"

>It is getting really late, i should go
>You are a starsend, Alva . I am famished
>write in

>>2422457
>>It is getting really late, i should go

>>2422457
>Maybe next time but right now I still have other jobs that I need to do.

>>2422481
>>2422734
You returned home tired and hungry. Mieglo was waiting for you with the potion you wanted. The Ruptoa Midyalis should give you some control over this accursed dagger.

You reported your success ( and failure) in retrieving what she wanted with a small exception; telling her that you stole the Moon Duranadne from a mere child won't do you good. She accepted both with a garetful smile on her face.

A stale bread and old cheese, this was your dinner. You were starting to have regrets on not eating the stew then again, Alva would have seen it as a nod to her advancements. Speaking of which, why would she do such a thing in the first place? Was it you just imagining things?

You clearly didn't have the age or the looks to be appealing to fair maidens like her. Mayhaps your appeal was knowledge? She had a clear intrest in alchemy. Well, you wouldn't mind-

Nah, now it is not the time. You must break this curse lest it consumes you whole. You fall asleep in your bed with thoughts about the morrow.

__________________

35th of Fomalhut
Coin required: 2 Gold (1 with the demon's coin), 5 Silver
Days left: 13 days
_________________

A new day beckons. Out of curiosity, you checked the Anima Vinculum. It looks like a new colourless soul would be available within one to five weeks. If only you can modify it somehow to be more accurate.

Well, Hagathar's Alchemical Assortments is open for business. Now, you wait.


>Commit yourself to a book
A book can take a couple of days to be completed allowing you to remember a certain aspect of Alchemy (Or something else?). Mieglo won't be pleased with you slacking off too often though.

>Go outside [D20?]
A QM roll, You can try to do a lot of things outside like interacting with villagers, picking some nearby ingredients or maybe stumbling upon a potential customer . If you didn't specify what you want. It will be a roll based event. Mieglo won't be pleased with you leaving her like that.

>Hopefully wait for the next customer [D10]
A QM roll, Mundane events with little rewards and almost no risk.

>Hopefully wait for the next customer [D20]
A QM roll, Possible high rewards events or horrible events with high risk.

>Hopefully wait for the next customer [Skip]
Skip the day with high chance of nothing or something mundane happening

>>2423847
>>Commit yourself to a book
>Hopefully wait for the next customer [D20]

>>2423915
one choice only anon

>>2423915
>>Commit yourself to a book

>>2423915
>>2424014
The study room had a lot of books to choose from with different topics. Some were outdated and obsolete, others were leaping into unknown territories. Few were written by madmen, incompatible scribbles of a lost mind. All were supposedly bought by Mieglo's father or inherited from past Alchemists of her family.


>Commit to a Control book [Progress: 1/3]
>Commit to a Circle book [Progress: 2/5]
>Commit to a Process book [Progress: 4/5]
>Commit to a Homunculus book [Progress: 3/7]
>Commit to an Enchanting book [Progress: 0/7]
>Commit to a Concoctions book [Progress: 0/7]
>Try to comprehend a madman's scribble [Will probably fail]

>>2424049
>>>Commit to a Process book [Progress: 4/5]

>>2424358
Three books piqued your intrest. First was ' Thottlol's breakdown : Quebirth', a relatively small book with handy illustrations and what not. Easy to digest but without too much of usefulness to you.

The second one was 'Lagvaruin Moserium' , a translated book from a language unknown to you. The original author is no where to be found on the cover or the introduction. It was a medium sized book. It can be useful to you if you can bear some lost-in-translation annoyances here and there.

The last one was ' Celestium Memoir Vol. 16.' . It was probably older than you and Mieglo combined. While it may seem like this century old book is about to turn into dust at any moment, it must have held the insight of past Alchemists. Not to be easily discarded.

>Read Thottlol's breakdown : Quebirth [1-2 days worth of reading. 1-3 points ]
>Read Lagvaruin Moserium [3-5 days worth of reading, 3-7 points]
>Read Celestium Memoir Vol. 16 [ 7-15 days worth of reading 10-15 points]

>>2424403
>Read Lagvaruin Moserium [3-5 days worth of reading, 3-7 points]

>>2424406
Interesting, the original author (whoever he may be) hailed from what he describes to be a 'frozen hell'. Alchemists there were called 'heat birthers' since they converted mainly flesh and pebbles into heatstones which -according to the book- can last for days.

Those heat birthers were specialized in Nigredo process above all else. There is still much to learn from these odd fellows. Too bad the translation is so rigid and literal, some sentences didn't make a lick of sense to you. Oh well.

2-4 days left

Mieglo mostly left you to your own devices, No customer for today it seems. What a shame. Your robe had arrived via a little boy called Popsy. It fit you well, you finally felt like you are back again on the saddle.

__________

36th of Fomalhut
Coin required: 2 Gold (1 with the demon's coin), 5 Silver
Days left: 12 days

___________

The Village is bustling with preparations. Apparently, the wheat festival is due to tomorrow. A lot of bakery product is to be expected. or so Mieglo says.

You were organizing some vials on the counter when you heard a gentle knock on the door. You reluctantly opened the door revealing a couple of farmers, mostly old timers with toothless smiles.

"It is still too early. We are closed, come bac-"

"Honourable Vestra, we want to thank ye and Vestra Mieglo for saving our crops from the beastie. They're our life blood, we simple folks will be doomed without a good harvest." the eldest of the group replies. He probably didn't hear you in the first place.

"Yes, your gratitude is acknowledged. Are you here to buy something?" Something about their flapping gums really irritated you.

"Nay....well, The way we see it. The Vestras have to be our guest of honour in the festival! Please accept our kind invitation, it will mean a lot to the whole village!"

>[Call Mieglo, let her deal with this rabble]
>Provide us with food, Our pantry is getting empty
>We gladly accept your invitation.
>We are drowning in debt, any coin is worth ten times some festival
>Do not waste our time with such hogwash! Out!
>write in

>>2424479
>>>We are drowning in debt, any coin is worth ten times some festival

>>2424506
"W-we'll ...pitch somethin' for ye, Vestra." he bows his head repeatedly. The younger ones stared at you with utter disgust. They may look next to dirt when it comes to everything in their pitiful like but none is more cunning other these folks.

You leave the door open. A customer will show up any minute now...

>Commit yourself to Lagvaruin Moserium [2-4 days left]
>Go outside [D20?]
>Hopefully wait for the next customer [D10]
>Hopefully wait for the next customer [D20]
>Hopefully wait for the next customer [Skip]

>>2424576
>pitiful life

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>2424576
Okay good!

>Hopefully wait for the next customer [D20]

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>2424593
>>2423847
you don't need to roll.

>>2424593
The day was more or less uneventful until sunset when a woman in outlandish red and light blue clothes arrives with four bodyguards with similar choice of attire . Her skin with engraved with Alchemical symbols. One was faintly glowing on her forehead.

A malnourished, almost naked bald man steps to the side of the woman. You can not see them yet you can feel an Immaterium chain around his neck connected to her right hand. How is this possible? Immaterium is so unstable.

She didn't speak, only eyeing her surroundings with a revolting look on her face. Mieglo stood next to you with a perturbed face.

" Leriel and Mistress X'th'lon demands to occupy this sty until she ... finishes rejuvenation. The honour of housing a Leriel shall be more than enough for a payment." the chained man speaks softy, his eyes never to leave the floor.

This Title, Leriel, sounds awfully familiar . You remember it being not allowed in most places. Those who do, however are few are far between...often travelling from one country to another for their services.

Your eyes caught the glimpse of more chains of Immaterium branching from her hand but you couldn't see their end. Perhaps there are more around her that you can't see.

>[let Mieglo do the talking]
>Of course, we are more than honored. The place is yours.
>Tell your mistress she is not welcomed here.
>I would appreciate some form of physical reward. Tell her that.
>write in

>>2424669
>[let Mieglo do the talking]

>>2424748
seconding

>>2424748
>>2424834
Cold sweat broke out on her temple "L-leril X'th'lon, Our current situation is no-"

"You dare and speak against my most supreme presence?! " A twisted voice came from the malnourished man. The Immaterium chain around his neck tightened in anger. Now you recall the true nature of this Leriel.

As an Alchemist, the best you can do with souls is to transfer it from once place to another or to keep it in Statis.

Soul benders or Leriel on the other hand can do much, much more with a human, a demon or a colourless soul. They are master enchanters capable of reshaping and splitting souls.

This Rejuvenation process mentioned is more or less the consumption of a bent soul to retain the body of the Soul bender. She might look beautiful, but her body is deteriorating at an alarming rate. Six to eight souls are consumed per year...maybe more too. Excessive consumption of souls may lead to Vas perditum where multiple souls inhabit the same vessel. This is the definition of true madness.

This poor soul must have been a convict or a slave. A nobody. No one will miss him.

Leriel X'th'lon looked at you once. She can sense it. The bond with the dagger but only the slightest of traces . A powerful Soul Bender like her can help you....or she can consume your very soul.

>[Stay out of this]
>Our Apologize, your Mistress is free to use whatever inside.
>Our Stance remains the same, pay up or get out [D100]
>Tell your Mistress that she is no longer welcomed
>Such a powerful Soul bender can easily display her powers against a measly dagger, no? [D300 ]
>write in

>>2424856
>>Such a powerful Soul bender can easily display her powers against a measly dagger, no? [D300 ]

Rolled 209 (1d300)

>>2424856
>Such a powerful Soul bender can easily display her powers against a measly dagger, no? [D300 ]
We're going insane so we're on a time limit

>>2424950
>>2424959
need two more rolls, will probably continue in 8-10 be sure to check qtg as always.

actually the whole 2-5 post per day isnt that bad. I dont mind the dropping in and out like that.

Rolled 70 (1d300)

>>2424950

>>2424856

Rolled 203 (1d300)

>>2424856

Rolled 182 (1d300)

>>2424950

Have the Ruptoa Midyalis ready.

She and her flock of guards moved in unison to the workplace where the dagger is contained. Do her bodyguards really have a will on their own?

You will never know.

The guards were rummaging through your stuff, gathering ingredients for the Rejuvenation rite. The soul bender on the other hand, had already opened a small sealed box which contains the dagger.


'There is no escape...'
'You can not run...'
'I am your eternal reward...'

You found yourself on the floor once the Soul bender tries to assert her dominance over the dagger. Your very soul was getting torn apart in this struggle.

"OBEY ME, KNEEL BEFORE MY MIGHT!!!!" X'th'lon spoke for the first time. Her unseen chains was trying to coil around the dagger.

Then it happened.

A small burst of Immaterium had sent the woman flying. Bits of fingers and other charred flesh were splattered all over the floor. Her guards didn't flinch as their mistress stood up slowly missing chunks of her face and both of her hands. She was unphased by such grievous injury. You were no longer in pain, curses...even a power individual like her were no match for the dagger.

The Malnourished man addresses you with a twisted voice "I am pleased, Decades has it been without any proper challenge. For entertaining me, I shall send you a gift from my personal collection. May it serves you well in retaining your freedom from this curse."

>Tell your Mistress that we are most thankful for her gift.
>Does your Mistress need any aid?
>So much for a powerful Soul bender. Pathetic
>write in

>>2426597
>>2425960
>>2425011
>>2425004
>>2424990
>>2424959
>>2424950
>>2426597

>powerful individual

>>2426597
>Tell your Mistress that we are most thankful for her gift.
Do not insult the mistress. There is nothing we could do to help that the Mistress couldn't do herself.

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>>2426681
The Soul bender didn't reply back, instead she was silently overseeing her guards. This gift, whatever it may be, will take some time to be delivered here. You are perhaps lucky ; many could easily be tempted by the dagger. X'th'lon is already power-satiated.

Neither you nor Mieglo raise an objection while the guards took an ample supply of ingredients, some were common...other were on the expensive side.
Two circles were created, both were conjoined by a Spinalis which stabilizes the rite like an anchor as well as transferring material from on circle to another. There were a couple of node for addendum as well as an Exitus ....Exitus? What is that? you only remember that it is tied to an anchor somehow that's it.

Why is it outside the circle?

Your are too tired, your body is yearning for a good sleep yet your mind is urging you to watch this peculiar rite.

>Watch the Rejuvenation rite
>Go the sleep

>>2426816
>Watch the Rejuvenation rite
And take notes.

>>2426838
Both the soul bender and her slave took off their clothes simultaneously then each proceeded to assume a fetal position inside the circle. When it came to controlling the circle itself, It was done via one of the guards. Clearly he was acting as a puppet for his mistress.

The rite began at earnest with the man screaming as much as his lungs would allow him to, his flesh and soul were getting slowly consumed by a blackened ethereal fire, not even his charred bones were left.

The same can be said on the other side with one notable exception. The ethereal flame was white and smoothing to some extent and the Mistress laid there emotionless. The Spinalis was slowly deconstructing and reconstructing her flesh and bones in the Exitus . At the same time, it was extracting everything from the other circle.

It was a very slow process but it is done. X'th'lon was reborn anew with a rejuvenated flesh.

By witnessing the rite you start to recall some of your lost memories.


Control: 2/3
Circle: 3/5
Enchanting: 1/7



Without any further interaction, the soul bender and her company left the place to resume their travels leaving an ugly mess for you and Mieglo to clean up. Welp, this gift better be worth it.

"Wheat festival is tomorrow. I can't really miss another day of work. i don't know what to do." Mieglo sighs, like you, she looks really tired.

>Actually....[Tell her about your the farmers and the coin you demanded]
>You can go, It will stay here.
>Both of us should go. A little merry never hurts anyone
>don't bother, it is but a waste of time.
>write in

>>2426888
>Actually....[Tell her about your the farmers and the coin you demanded]

>>2426903
"What?" she was visibly angry "Why would you do that?! they are our main source of income.You can't just exploit them like that!"

"We are not a charity, they will be fattening up with coins from the harvest at any rate."

"You don't get it do you?" She took a deep breath "I will set things right with them tomorrow. Goodnight." She left you with clear frustration written on her face.

______________


37th of Fomalhut
Wheat Festival date
Coin required: 2 Gold (1 with the demon's coin), 5 Silver
Days left: 11 days
____________

Ugh, the myriad of musical instruments outside woke you from your sleep. Mieglo had just went outside to speak with the villagers about the coin. Stupid woman.

The village sure looked busy today. Men and women dancing, children laughing and playing and so on.
>Commit yourself to Lagvaruin Moserium [2-4 days left]
>Go outside [D20?]
>Go outside to partake in the festival, close the shop for today.
>Hopefully wait for the next customer [D10]
>Hopefully wait for the next customer [D20]
>Hopefully wait for the next customer [Skip]

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>2426946
>>>Hopefully wait for the next customer [D20]

>>2426957
>>2423847
this is a QM roll

I guess to avoid more misunderstanding

D20= Player will roll d20
QMD20= QM will roll d20

>>2426968
Sorry OP. I appear to have a brand of mental retardation that is exclusive to your threads. I hope.

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>2426957
>>2426968
its alright anon. i didn't make it clear enough

>>2427008
>get warned twice
Thanks OP bu-

Well that was unexpected.

>>2426957
The same Celestial-damned tune gave you a headache throughout the whole day. Of course none would come here today.

Or so you thought.

At the end of the day, A traveler entered the shop, he looks like one of those adventurous types with a curved sword resting on his shoulder. Next to him was a Homunculus made out of iron and flesh, mostly iron though. The homunculus carried an great club enough to level any man to a pulp. It is not a surprise really, Iron in particular is a synonym to strength in Alchemy.

The Iron Homunculus is missing a good chunk of his right arm, he is kind of reluctant to come here in the first unlike traveler who dons an worried expression.

"Kondarious, friend, this is really no-"
"Nonsense! he'll get you fixed right away." he shifts his attention to you "Are you Hagathar?"

>Yes, That i am
>No, I am his daughter's partner. He passed away recently.

>>2427091
>He passed away I'm afraid. I work with Mieglo, his daughter.

No need to let him know that Mieglo is new to this.

"Shame that is. Pay my respects to his daughter will you?"

"Right, so what you need?"

"You see, he and my friend over here were tracking a demon who adores to wear the skin and flesh of his victims, never to expose his true form."

"We almost got him, Vestra . " The iron Homunculus continues while his partner was pulling something out of his bag "Had it not been for another whoreson, a naked demon who attacked us both. I still can not comprehend why. He pulled out my arm to hit the other demon with it."

"Found it," The traveler declares, it was a crumpled piece of paper, it had a handful of verses that weren't strange to you. "A quick Enchantment, Vestra. I am willing to pay you handsomely if the job is done right."

Enchantments are the most optimal way to deal with fixing a Homunculus; potions (At least the good ones)) are not guaranteed to work since they get confused with the soul inside, A colourless soul is almost identical to a human's but not quite.

These enchantments are more or less songs to be recited over an object. In this case, you will sing to the stub of his arm to grow back to its original form. Unlike Transmutations, Enchantments have a lot of restrictions , it mostly alters the property of an object without altering its state. It is a peculiar branch of Alchemy with varying degrees of success and failure. As Leriel X'th'lon showed you, Masters of Enchantments can be dangerous.

Circles are not necessary in enchantments. It varies according to the song used. This song doesn't need one. Good. Ingredients are also not necessary. The song itself holds most of the power needed to add a new property.


The Majority of songs consists of two folds : Solis (start) and Luna (end) . An integral part of enchantments is the tone used while singing; a upbeat tone will have a different result compared to a monotonous one.

You guide the Homunculus down at the work place. He sits down on the floor, ready for the enchantment. You sit next to him ready to recite Solis. It may look like gibberish to you but once you start, it will make sense.

> choose a tone [joyous, warthful, grievous...etc] and roll d50 to see how well things went

>>2427091#
>He passed away I'm afraid. I work with Mieglo, his daughter

>>2427148
>me and my friend

Rolled 31 (1d50)

>>2427148
>choose a tone [dramatic]

Rolled 45 (1d50)

>>2427148
>choose a tone [dramatic]

Rolled 33 (1d50)

>>2427148
just an FYI to everyone, this QM waits for 3 rolls before posting. In case you didn't know.

>>2427156
>>2427165
>>2427180

The song is called 'Downfall of the livid horizon' It was clearly written for healing mostly metal Homunculi. Your recite these gibberish words like an actor in a theater brimmed with dramatic overtones. It looks like the newly formerly metal was slightly darker in colour compared to the main body but also a bit sturdier. You were close to Luna, you can either keep or change your tone.

"How do you feel, Juxta?" The traveller asks his friend. Juxta simply raises a thumbs up.

> choose a tone [joyous, wrathful, grievous...etc] and roll d35 to see how well things went

Rolled 23 (1d35)

>>2427183
Surely sturdier is better right?
>choose a tone [dramatic]

Rolled 27 (1d50)

>>2427183

>choose a tone [dramatic]

Rolled 35 (1d50)

>>2427192

Rolled 25 (1d35)

>>2427192

>>2427202
>>2427208
Sorry saw the wrong dice. Am the same person

Rolled 11 (1d35)

>>2427183

>>2427210
>>2427215
>>2427192
You finishes the song on a high note. His hand is discolored but functional. The Homunculus kept flickering his new set of fingers. They were alright.

You were starting to recall more of your memories

Enchanting: 2/7
Homunculus: 4/7

"Thank you Vestra. My arm is good as new." Juxta bowed to you. Well, this one is almost human-like in his behavior. He must have lived a experienced a lot. A homunculus like him would yield a very good harvest. Oh well.

"How much do you need?" His companion pulled out a sack filled with mostly copper coins.

"One second," You looked through the current ledger skimming through dozens of transactions. You find a similar case in which Mieglo's father took one hundred and two copper coins (or one silver and two copper coins) but that was five years ago. You should really speak with Mieglo to determine the standard pricing of your services.

You address the dyad about the payment...

>I will take anything you give me.
>That will be 102 copper
>That will be _____ [specify]
> write in

>>2427233
>>>That will be 102 copper

>>2427233
Perhaps we should see if they would mind us writing down that spell we used on him.

>>2427239
>>2427243
He gave you the coin with a satisfied smile on his face. You would have asked to copy the song itself but it would be useless, Enchanters are the only ones capable of copying both the content and the power of the song. It is a tedious process to be sure, your current enchanting skills are not sufficient enough to do so.

Once they were gone, you made yourself something to eat while waiting for Mieglo to come back, these fools are still celebrating. when will it end?

"Blah, bad customers" To your right, you found the demon's head peaking from a mirror, he slowly materialized outside with some slashes and burns here and there.

Again, he speaks to you without a shred of clothes " Why didn't you throw the dice, hmmmmmm? you did think about my fair deal didn't you? Oh and by the way, you can thank me for repelling a sneaky demon who caught the sweet scent of your dagger. Go on, I am waaaaiiiitingggg...."

>[Thank him]
>And you ripped an arm out, you unstable loon
>You are eliminating the competition, demon
>[Call the traveler and his Homunculus, they are within earshot]
>I am not converting with a vile demon
>Take your damn coin and dice and leave me be
>write in

>>2427277
>you brought yourself
>they might be within earshot

>>2427277
>How noble of you. I'd thank you properly but, I don't know your name!

>>2427277
>[Thank him]
>And you ripped an arm out, you unstable loon

>>2427288
Support

>>2427288
"Tsk,tsk, tsk. Have you ever heard of a demon in their rightful mind who revealed their true name? Never i say! Power lies in our names that you humans measly trade to each other like it was nothing."

He paused for a moment, Mieglo was on her way to the house. He bit his lip "Oooh~ the things i can do to this sweet peach, mmmhmmmh! Aaaaaaanyways My offer still stands, think about it, yeah?"

Just like that, he vanishes. You can't bring yourself to trust him. All demons are vile tricksters just waiting for the right moment to stab you in the back.

stopping here for now, make sure to check qtg for further updates. thank you for playing!

>>2427297
I do kind of like this guy though. Maybe we should rework that contract of his; perhaps give him the dagger as a reward if the curse is removed?

or at least get him a birthday gift.

38th of Fomalhut
Coin required: 2 Gold (1 with the demon's coin), 2 Silver, 73 Copper
Days left: 10 days
_______________

Once this ordeal is over, you will take your fifteen percent share. For now though, you must focus on maximizing the shop's profits while maintaining a good stance with potential future customers. You decided to pour what little coin you had into the tax finances. They won't be much of a good use to you if the whole place got torn down.

Mieglo apparently had a great time yesterday, those leeches probably ensnared her; she said she only wanted to apologize for your 'misunderstanding'. She is still a bit sore, meh, she will get over it.

You have this odd feeling about today, a boring ,long mundane day for certain.

Thankfully, Mieglo is fully committed to the shop so you won't be expecting much difficultly in simple transmutations.

>Commit yourself to Lagvaruin Moserium [2-4 days left]
>Go outside [QMD20?]
>Hopefully wait for the next customer [QMD10]
>Hopefully wait for the next customer [Skip]

>>2432210
>Hopefully wait for the next customer [QMD10]

>>2433490
This.

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>2433490
>>2435848
rollan, although i doubt anyone would be around.
also these a d10 won't be the best result possible but rather one of good/bad events in no order

>>2433490
>>2435848
Within the first few minutes, A villager in patched clothes had arrived. A young man sprouting his first facial hair, he looks awfully shy. "G-good morning Vestra..."

Mieglo sighed "Targan, How many times do i have to repeat myself? you won't gain her affection. She sees you as a pest around her!"

Targan gulped anxiously "She has me heart. P-please, Make me a perfume with these. My dearest loves them..." He pulled out a handful of freshly picked Faloneyes ; these black flowers have a nice smell although they are better used if one would desire to yield a considerable sum of Mallum Prima.

>Go home and stop wasting your coin on wenches.
>We'll help you to fly with your love bird

>>2436550
>We'll help you to fly with your love bird

>>2436550
>We'll help you to fly with your love bird
Perhaps he can tell us where to acquire such flowers.

>>2419687
It was a joke. No need to get buttblasted. In reference to how airtight the contract was.

>>2436550
>We'll help you to fly with your love bird
tell us where we can get more

>>2437234
>>2437417
>>2437593
>>2437606
sorry anons, last three days were kind of weird, something would wind up somehow.

i will continue proper in a couple of hours

>>2437741
sooo

>>2437741
no prob team creme

>>2437234
>>2437417
>>2437417
>>2437593
and we are back
congratulations for team peanut butter deserved victory

>>2437234
>>2437417
>>2437593
>>2437606
>>2437741
"Stars bless ye, Vestra!" The man's face brightened as he handled you the flowers.

"Where do you get these?" Curiously, you ask.

"They be Mount Pillador , I picked'em myself. Two days worth of travel from the village." Well, it seems that getting this flower can prove to be quite bothersome.

Not every tonic and such were exclusively made by Alchemists ; there are these traditional professions like an herbalist, an apothecary and so on. Of course they despise any alchemist's gut for 'ruining their lives'. They try to counter this by offering cheaper prices.

As for the perfume, it is a trivial task to perform. You can either make it yourself, allow Mieglo to do it by her own or simply perform a Geminos Perfectas with her.

>Split the rite between you and Mieglo
>Perform it yourself
>Allow Mieglo to make the perfume

>>2441074
>Split the rite between you and Mieglo
Probably overkill, but whatever.

>>2441165
Mieglo went for the Feuris circle. It is an easy circle to make and there is no need for more complicated one so it is all good.

As for the ingredients themselves, She added lard and Wormwood powder alongside the flowers themselves, it is a bit of odd choice to add the powder; you felt it was kind of a waste. Nevertheless, you allowed Mieglo to do whatever she wants.

Nigredo went smoothly, Mieglo turned all ingredients into liquid; there was little need to turn any of them into void/ethereal state since it is just a perfume.

Albedo was less successful, She wanted to get more Mallum Prima out of it but was unable to.

Now it is your turn, to switch control over the circle. You must press your hand over your partner's then your partner would slowly retract her hands away. It is a slow procedure yet an important one.

Your large rough hands contrasted with Mieglo's delicate and petit ones. She definitely looked uncomfortable in the mean time "Are we done?"

"Not yet." you eyes were fixed on the circle itself to check if there is any change during the transition or not.

Finally you are in control. It is Citriniatas time. The desired state for the perfume is Liquid . This shouldn't be too far to achieve since all the ingredients are liquids themselves .

>Perform the Citrinitas process [D7]

Rolled 2 (1d7)

>>2441250

>>2441412
roll 2 more times

Rolled 7 (1d7)

>>2441416

Rolled 1 (1d7)

>>2441417
>>2441416
am I supposed to roll again if I get a perfect result?

As predicted, Citrinitas went smoothly. A mixture of light grey liquid floats in the air, ready for the final process.

A flawless Success

Time for Rubedo, the final reshaping of the mixture. You are to give an Ordo to the circle, The most basic property is Pleasant smell . You can add more if you so wish.


>Reshape the mixture with only pleasant smell property in mind [d5]
>Start Rubedo process with another properties in mind [specify then add the cost to d5]

and
>Extract Mallum Secundus
>Don't extract Mallum Secundus


Costs:
Simple property: 3
Complex property: 5
Extraction of Mallum Secundus: 10

>>2441420
nah, you done good

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>2441425
>Start Rubedo process with another properties in mind [specify then add the cost to d5]
Aphrodisiac
>Extract Mallum Secundus

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>2441445

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>2441446

>>2441445
should aphrodisiac be a simple or a complex property? i am leaning more towards complex.

>>2441453
I went with complex. Did I math wrong?

>>2441457
nah it is correct 5+5+10 but you should ask before rolling though. continuing.

>>2441451
"Really?" Mieglo raised an eyebrow. You were too focused on the rite to reply. Your attempt to extract Mallum Secundus was a failure, still, the properties are well implemented. It will serve the young man well.

An Outstanding success

You are starting to recall more of your memory....

Control: 3/3 [New level! Next level 0/5]
Angustus: You recall the ability to 'twist' your palm in a certain fashion, adding more control to circles with poor stability [+1 bonus to any circle with (-, --, ---) Stability. In some situations, Angustus will give you alternative options]

Process: 5/5 [New level! Next level 0/7]
Idem: You now recall how to keep the state of natural ingredients the same instead of having to either change a natural state to another or to an Alchemical state. All Nigredo process are slightly easier to perform [+1 Bonus to Nigredo]

Circle: 4/5


After bottling the perfume, you return to your patiently waiting customer who sprang out of his chair in excitement. "She's a beauty! I can tell already, Thank ye kindly Vestra!"

He dropped his sack of coins on the floor, it was excursively copper pieces. While he was picking them up, you check the ledger. Twenty copper? Isn't that a bit low? hmph.

"What will it be?"

>Ask for 20 copper
>Ask for more [Specify]

and

>Tell him about the Aphrodisiac
>Don't tell him about the Aphrodisiac, leave it as a nice surprise.

>>2441483
>exclusively copper

>>2441483
>Don't tell him about the Aphrodisiac, leave it as a nice surprise.
>I insist you pay us in flowers! Get me a large amount of those Falconeyes and we're square. We'll wait.

>>2441494
"I...aye Vestra. I will bring you the flowers." Neither him nor Mieglo expected this. He happily left the shop, a couple of days and he'll be back with Faloneyes.

Your Alchemist partner was clearly fumed "Are you messing with me? First you want to exploit the farmers and now you are giving away our services for free?!!! I don't care if Targa....Tar...I..I..."

The woman stops her rant, she hazily leaned against the wall, her face was all flustered. Trickles of sweat ran down her temple, Mieglo look at you with a strange look on her face while breathing heavily "...you...The Aphrodisiac...too strong...I...I..."

You too were starting to feel strange but not as apparent as Mieglo is. Perhaps the perfume is too potent ?or maybe it is more so on women? Deep inside of you, a primal urge slowly ebbs.

> Mieglo, Do you have smelling salt? Excessive inhalation of the perfume may be problematic.
>[Do/Say nothing, return to the back of the counter and wait for customers]
>I am...leaving. I will come back by sunset.
>write in

>>2441525
>"...you...The Aphrodisiac...too strong...I...I..."
>argue with her
>"20 coppers really isn't much and we're low on supplies. And when that lad inevitably comes back for more, he'll come back with more flowers. I've future-proofed us!

>>2441530
>"...you...The Aphrodisiac...too strong...I...I..."
Ugh, why must i always murder my own posts?

>>2441525
> Mieglo, Do you have smelling salt? Excessive inhalation of the perfume may be problematic.

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>2441530
>>2441546

>>2441530
>>2441546
"N-yes...Sec...second drawer on your...right" came her hazily reply. After some quick searching you found it. It is labeled 'Deplle Salts' , it is more or less green granulated salts stored in a small jar.

Once you open the lid, a horrid smell escapes its previous confines quelling any desire you once had, the same can be said for Mieglo. She almost gagged in the first couple of minutes. Without thinking, you close the lid coughing in response and almost spilling out your breakfast on the floor "What is that thing?"

"A gift," she coughed some more "to my father from a foreign land. " At least her mind is now clearer. Some sort of a bird mask will be great in the future.

>[Apologize for all of this]
>[Say nothing, wait for a customer if there is any]
>I can handle the rest of the day if you are not feeling well
>write in

>>2441562
>I can handle the rest of the day if you are not feeling well

>>2441562
>I can handle the rest of the day if you are not feeling well

>>2441567
>>2441578
"That will be for the best, yes." She said nothing more before heading upstairs. Things might have went differently this day. Regardless, you are content with the current outcome.

It is an hour or so past midday. The day is still young, a customer or two might break the awful silence around you.

Stopping here for today, we are slowly getting back on track. Thank you for playing!

Rolled 6 (1d10)

.

The rest of the day passed in awful silence. Oh well. Time to close up. Just as you were locking the door, someone tapped repeatedly on the door. This person was panting behind the door "Is someone there? I can see some lights inside!"

>[say nothing]
>[open the door]
>We are closed, come back tomorrow.
>write

>>2444336
>don't open the door
>We're about to close, what is it?

>>2444376
"Ah, A man of Alchemy, lucky me. Open up and you won't regret it. I have a bit of an...urgent business with you." proclaimed the man. His panting slowly vanishing.

>I said come back tomorrow.
>[open the door]
>write in

>>2444385
>People with mysterious "urgent business" coming this late? Of course I won't regret it.
>[open the door, grumbling]

>>2444404
In front you lies a slim man with a scruffy beard with a bow strapped to his back and two daggers to his side. You were slightly alarmed by his presence , so far, he hasn't posed any threat to you.

"I'll level it with ya." He opened a large satchel, an empty one at that "I'll be needing a good robe of yours and some alchemy thingamajigs. I'll pay you five silvers . No questions asked, pretty sweet deal,eh?"

>[Accept, give the mysterious man your robe, some vials and some ingredients]
>I don't know what you are up to, but i will be needing more to keep my mouth shut
>Get out before i call the watchmen
>write in

>>2444411
Alright, so we're in debt right? How much money do we have, and how much money do we need? Need more context on what five silvers actually is.

>>2426946
>>2432210
100 copper = 1 silver
1000 copper = 10 silver = 1 gold

>>2444418
>>2444419

>>2444411
"Alchemists get a hard enough time as it is, you better be willing to offer more if guards are going to be snooping about."
>I don't know what you are up to, but i will be needing more to keep my mouth shut

>>2444422
He man grumbled " Alright, Alright, I will pitch in an extra fifty copper. That'll be more than enough for you." His eyes darted outside as if he is anticipating someone.


>[Accept, give the mysterious man your robe, some vials and some ingredients]
>[Demand even more]
>[Outright refuse]
>write in

>>2444428
"Make that an extra silver and it's a deal."

>>2444436
He gave you a gentle smile before flashing his dagger, juggling it in the air like it was nothing "You're a greedy little swine , aren't you? Don't sour the bargain, I don't wish to spill blood for today."

>[Accept the 550 copper offer]
>I am not easily intimidated by some cutthroat. Six silver or naught.
> I am not dealing with you, out
> [grab the devil's dice from your pocket and throw it]
>write in

>>2444443
>I am not easily intimidated by some cutthroat. Six silver or naught.

>>2444453
The mysterious man shook his head slowly "Not the best choice of words..." Before you know it, the man had knocked you out with a powerful headbutt
_________________

39th of Fomalhut
Coin required: 2 Gold (1 with the demon's coin), 1 Silver, 73 Copper
Days left: 9 days

______________

You awake with a massive pain radiating from the back of your head probably not from the headbutt itself but rather from where you dropped your head on the floor. Mieglo was by your side , her expression was an intangible mix of anger, worry and regret " What in the blazes happened yesterday? The thieves barely stole anything. Damn it, i shouldn't have left you alone."

"My head..." every single word felt like a poisonous stab. Mieglo showed you a small note she found on your unconscious body.

'Here is your 'extra silver', swine'
Apparently he did leave a silver piece before leaving. At the moment, you didn't know if this is a good or a bad thing.

"A Homunculus is in order. To protect both of us." you couldn't agree more. Sadly, You don't have a colourless soul to use.

>Tell Mieglo the truth
>Make up some lie
>Tell half of what happened
>write in

>>2444475
>half-truth
>Fucking nutcases. He comes knocking right as we close and headbutts me when I try to haggle. Fucker got a good deal I suppose.

just fyi, there is only 2 IPs in this thread, might be time to make a new one OP

>>2444482
"Part of the course, All colours of people require our services. We must expect the worst of them" Mieglo had made a lentil soup for you. It isn't normally something to be eaten in the morn but it will soothe your pain a bit. It is warm and delicious, you didn't mind the occasional lumps in the soup. Her food reminds you of someone? you can not recall who.

"You can rest for the day. I will ask the tailor to make a new robe for you."

>There is no need for wasting a day like this, I am fine.
>Thank you Mieglo.

>>2444497
it is alright anon. i will wait until we are about page 9-10; abandoning a sub 200 thread doesnt feel right

>>2444504
>Thank you Mieglo. I'll be fine in an hour or two.

>>2444505
Feels weird as fuck making decisions for everyone but whatever you say OP.

The pain finally dissipated away near midday. Your mind is clearer and ready to partake in your daily activities. Without the robe though, It is not recommended to stand behind the counter.


>Commit yourself to Lagvaruin Moserium [2-4 days left]
>Go outside [QMD20?]
>Hopefully wait for the next customer [QMD20]
>Hopefully wait for the next customer [QMD10]
>Hopefully wait for the next customer [Skip]

>>2444507
as long as we are having a good time, i am fine with one player. if you are not having a good time in any quest, drop it right away.

>>2444518
>Commit yourself to Lagvaruin Moserium [2-4 days left]

>>2444523
You learned more about these Heat birthers, to them, Colorless souls were the spiritual embodiment of the 'scared flame' which is the source of all heat and warmth.

wars and skirmishes for Heat birthers were a common thing among the surrounding tribes. Since the most prevalent thing around is ice, Ice Homuncului were created to protect their master fiercely.

1-3 days left

A lonely customer came today asking for a laxative for her husband. Mieglo sold one for about 17 copper . Well, It is something.

____________

39th of Fomalhut
Coin required: 2 Gold (1 with the demon's coin), 1 Silver, 56 Copper
Days left: 8 days

____________

New day dawns, things are looking a bit grim with a week left. The dagger is almost silent, perhaps this is due to Ruptoa Midyalis you regularly take? you have no clue.

Come to think of it, why could you taste the lentil soup while other assortments of foods and drinks were bland and tasteless to you? More unanswered questions to burrow inside your mind.

Mieglo called you for a moment, she pointed at an individual squatting in front of the house in red and light blue clothes, Foreign to these lands. He had a crossbow resting between his bulky hand.

"Reminds me of you when i first met you..." well he didn't flinch. From where you were standing, you don't know if he is dead or not. "What shall we do?"

>We have seen this pattern not too long ago, didn't we?
>What else? we invite him it
>I'll ask him to stop squatting near our shop, bad for buiseness
>write in

>>2444551
>What else? we invite him it

>>2444554
Once you opened the door, the man outside stood up and approached you "As an envoy of Mistress X'th'lon, I honour you with a relic of her collection . Cherish it well, Alchemist."

A small ornate wooden chest awaits you, it was enchanted for certain. You opened the chest only to find....

>roll d10 once with 10 being the most prized of the soul bender's gifts

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>2444563
Ho boy

>>2444567
It was a book titled 'Silent songs of the Dergivav' Also enchanted like its holder.

"Twenty rare enchantments written by a powerful enchanter. Every page will grow back, Alchemist. "

"Thank your mistress for her gift, we will put them into good use." With that said, The man left silently. Like a curious child, Mieglo dived her head into the book. About half of the book is dedicated to Homuncului. The rest were miscellaneous. All of the songs were dreadfully long so a good sum of payment is to be expected from these enchantments. Neat.

>Commit yourself to Lagvaruin Moserium [1-3 days left]
>Go outside [QMD20?]
>Hopefully wait for the next customer [QMD20]
>Hopefully wait for the next customer [QMD10]
>Hopefully wait for the next customer [Skip]

>>2444583
>Commit yourself to Lagvaruin Moserium [1-3 days left]

>>2444591
According to the author, the greatest achievement a heat birther can reach is the creation of The 'avatar of flames'. A giant Homunculus which provide endless warmth to the whole tribe and some of its territories.. It can be utilized as a devastating war machine yet none of the tribes did so since they are too precious and all . They are made from these heatstones combined with ice imbued with blood.

The translator added a note saying that only the head of these avatars was found, it is as large as a small shack. Now how could they muster enough ingredients to create such a thing? you hoped to find the answer in the last chapters.

1-2 days left

Mieglo was busy today with two customer, one wanted a fertilizer of sorts while the other wanted a pain reliever for his old cow. A total of 51 copper were earned today.

we are stopping here for today. thank you for playing!

>>2444606
o7

40th of Fomalhut
Coin required: 2 Gold (1 with the demon's coin), 1 Silver, 5 Copper
Days left: 7 days

____________

Targan had came back with a basket of Faloneyes. The lad had an arching smile on his face, your perfume had undoubtedly did its job. Moments later, a trio of armed men in the same uniform had arrived, all had an angina you saw a couple of time in the village. A woman was spearheading the group, she had the polished armour of the three of them yet her face was more battle-worn than the other two.

"What is it now, Rosetta?" Mieglo clearly knew this individual, judging by her tone, the Alchemist isn't fond of her being around.

" Lord Porgos demands your service, now . He is suffering form a problem in his keep that your ilk have created. Pack the necessities and make it quick. Patience is not my strongest suits..."

>[Do/Say nothing]
>[Volunteer to go on her behalf]
>What seems to be the problem?
>write in

>>2447071
>I appreciate that but, what seems to be the problem? It would be embarrassing to bring the wrong supplies for the task at hand.

>>2447075
"Mieglo, who is the old sack of bones?" the runt asked. What sack bones? foolish woman.

"He is my partner, Bartholomaeus Malthazsar."

"How quaint, but of course this is what we need, more Alchemists." She addresses Mieglo with a less sarcastic tone "During our excavations in the lower and older parts of the keep, we found one of your spawns shaped like a little girl. This harlot turned four of my men into stone . Lord Porgos compels me to order you to control this thing to be 'on his side' ."

With a simple gesture, Her company left the shop waiting outside "I want you to kill it instead, Leave no trace of its unholy existence in the world and i will reward you."

>[Do/Say nothing]
>[Volunteer to go on her behalf]
>[Volunteer to go with Mieglo to aid her in this task]
>write in

>>2447085
>I'm up for it if you are, Mieglo.

>>2447089
"T-this is too sudden...I don't expect Lord Porgos will pay us."

"You'll have his 'gratitude', you will get paid provided you follow my command." Rosetta didn't hide her hatred for her lord. Interesting. "I am leaving you an hour to decide . It is not wise to ignore the lord's demand."

With that said, she too had left the shop. Mieglo looks indecisive "We have little information about the homunculus other than it may have been dormant, small in size and can petrify humans, curses..." She sighed "The trip to the lord's town Dormatus will take a day at the very least, that means an average of three days wasted on probably no coin." so many choices and outcomes...

Before forming any sort of a plan, You and Mieglo had to settle on a decision:

One can go, the other will stay here to run the shop. Ideally that would have been the perfect solution; pleasing the lord and gaining coin at the same time. That is without factoring how dangerous this homunculus is. You don't know whether the petrification process is based on vision or something else. There might be other abilities of said homunculus.

Another safe option is to go together. This might affect you financially with only four days to earn the desired coin. There is Rosetta's offer yet killing the Homunculus might anger the lord.

Ignoring the summon is an option, this will weaken the already fragile bonds between you and Lord Porgos. Unseen consequences might erupt from said option then again, you would have a whole week to earn coin.

A final option is to send one who will summon the demon to deal with the homunculus however getting in debt with a demon is never a good idea on the long turn.


You plan your next words carefully...

>Mieglo-Alone
>Mieglo-Alone/Demon's dice
>Mieglo and You
>You-Alone
>You-Alone/Demon's dice
>Reject the summons

>>2447109
Let's try and sell the demon on taking the homunculus for its own devices.

There is no way a demon would see no use for a homunculus that can make human statues.

The deal:
He can have the homunculus, we'll summon him where it is, PROVIDED he does nothing that alerts the village, or Dormatus, to the fact the homunculus is alive, or the fact that demons were involved. Also he can't petrify us.

"Just thought you might like the idea of having a basilisk child that turns things to stone for you, your call!"

>>2447132
"Well, i don't like where this is going but shouldn't we ask him first? I mean what if he refuses?" Mieglo had a point, this demon is a carefree, energetic one. He earns his satisfaction by being a mischievous little thing.

> You are right, he is too unstable and unpredictable [Choose another decision]
>[Summon the demon, offer him said deal]
>[Don't summon the demon now, summon him later in the keep ]

>>2447142
>[Summon the demon, offer him said deal]

>>2447143
Out of any possible sight, you summon the demon. He greets you with an erect member and a long sigh "You just had to do it now, of all times didn't you"

His annoyance turned into a devilish smile when Mieglo stormed out of the workplace with a blushing face "I...take that back. Perfect timing, Ohohoho! The lust of demon prick stirs within her, i just know it!" he leaned casually against the wall "So what you want? hmmmm?"

You carefully explained your situation to him. His enthusiasm fades with every word of yours "A child? what in the rotten celestial would i do with that?!"

"She turn men into st-"

"Pffffffffffffffft, silly human. My 'little demon' guides most of my desires. Children are too underdeveloped for my tastes...both normal and deviant ones. I see no net gain in helping you. Unless you want to include your little dagger in this horrid deal, eh? EH?" He winks at you joyfully, waiting for an answer.

>[Purpose him another deal]
>[Reject his aid, ask him to leave]
>write in

>>2447146
Lay on thick
>But think of the possibilities! You could have a necklace made of human statues! You could make a hat rack! Turn people to stone and then use their petrified corpse to beat their friends to death! The fear as you turn people's friends to stone before their very eyes! I thought you would be all over this man. Perhaps I was wrong... maybe you just think too small.

>>2447150
The demon sighed before slitting his own wrist with his sharp nails, burning black blood oozes from the wound on the floor. With a flick of this other hand, the puddle formed feminine figure with busty and outrageous proportions.

The demon then closes his eyes for a second before touching the humanoid figure instantly turning it into red stone "There, a live demonstration my little alchemist. My desire for power is already satiated. It takes an immense source of power to pique my intrest like your lovely dagger. Are we done here? I have lusty maidens to spy on. "

>[Purpose another deal]
>[Allow him to leave]
>write in

>>2447154
>[Allow him to leave]
I guess start hatching a plan with Mieglo for creating a humonculus to capture the child.

If we have the favour of the lord, he'll likely be able to wave any debts we have.

>>2447169
Just realised we need a colourless soul.
Fuck.

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>>2447154
Yeah, I'm probably catch you next thread OP, but my vote is still on accepting the job and going the capture route.

>>2447189
>>2447182
>>2447169
it is alright anon, goodnight and thank you for playing

tommorow i will start a new thread with updated pastebins and everything.

https://pastebin.com/GLbEKEUX
https://pastebin.com/FATH5XhA
https://pastebin.com/EX2d4tGH
https://pastebin.com/drpKRsDT
https://pastebin.com/1atb0nVG

pastebins has been updated. I can't start a new thread at the moment so we will postpone it to tomorrow.