>>2965630
Sadly...the kid really needs to get out more. He nearly trips badly on the next trip up, and as he collects himself, Nerisa is going up to help him out. “Okay, okay, time to call it done. You’re about to pass out. Here.” She hands him a water bottle that she’d brought along for him- one of a couple, actually.

He takes it and gulps freely, downing nearly half the bottle in one go. “Phew...thanks.” He’s dripping with sweat, but he at least smiles at her. “I...think I did okay?”

“There’s definitely room to grow, but not bad for day one, no. I’m hoping in the next couple of weeks you get double this number of reps, though!” The way he flinches at that tells his opinion of that without speaking, and Nerisa just chuckles and pats his shoulder as a response. “No way I’m letting you get flabby on my watch!”

“Hey, I’m...not flabby...am I?” He’s still breathing hard, but at least he can joke a bit.
“Well, you can’t lift weights, that’s for sure!” she says good naturedly. The kid was crap at that and had no muscle to really speak of. Which you suppose makes sense. The one other thing that he seemed to be alright at was strategic thinking. He...wasn’t a genius, but he at least thought of ways to fight something other than ‘charge at the opponent and hope for the best’, which was a plus in your book.

And speaking of that...you still have those books from the bookstore. In particular, the two that you found yourself. You’d kept them on your person via your bag, but you might be able to get him to utilize one of them…

>Show him the titleless book that shows how to summon simple summons quickly and easily.
>Show him To Rend the Beyond, and maybe give him ideas on how to improve his energy and control.
>Just keep up with the physical training for now. He’ll need every scrap of it to keep his fortitude.
>Other

>>2965632
>Show him To Rend the Beyond, and maybe give him ideas on how to improve his energy and control.

>>2965632
>>Show him To Rend the Beyond, and maybe give him ideas on how to improve his energy and control.

previous thread isn't archived yet

>>2965632
>>Show him To Rend the Beyond, and maybe give him ideas on how to improve his energy and control.
The boy is amazing with mana and stuff; this might come easier to him than the other option.

Also, would we try to cure his tiredness with our magic hands?

>>2965632
>Show him the titleless book that shows how to summon simple summons quickly and easily.

>>2965632
>Show him To Rend the Beyond, and maybe give him ideas on how to improve his energy and control.

He seem to have a terrible time with that. Even if we don't know how he managed to break the summoning orb.

Other:"So i know i never asked but...how did you managed to break the summoning orb?"

>>2965653
I think our magic is more to cure wounds and not stamina drain. But we can always try.

Also i recall that there was something inside the Rend the Beyond. Because Miranda could feel the front of the book was heavyer

>>2965632
>>Show him To Rend the Beyond, and maybe give him ideas on how to improve his energy and control.
Screw relying on summons for magic, and rediscover the the old ways to cast directly!

>>2965632
>>Show him To Rend the Beyond, and maybe give him ideas on how to improve his energy and control.

>>2965632
>>Show him the titleless book that shows how to summon simple summons quickly and easily.

>>2965632
>Show him To Rend the Beyond, and maybe give him ideas on how to improve his energy and control.
Also, try to see what’s inside the cover that’s making it so heavy.

Beyond the Beyond. I think.

Writing.

>>2965652
done.
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive/2939571/

So is weapon training part of what we’re teaching him, or are summons supposed to worry about that in this dimension?

>>2965844
From the last thread:

>...“You only have a few days left with me, so I can’t expect you to get much stronger physically, but I can at least start you on theory and tactics along with basic calisthenics with Nerisa. And I mean start NOW.”

So we don't have enough time to give him a proper trainning. Also yes summons are usually the ones that worry about that but i guess soldiers still need to do soldier stuff.

>>2965873
No real reason not to go over the basics with him, though, maybe we can teach him a couple of pointers in case Marcus decides to be a prick?

>>2965896
i think it would overload the boy with to much information. Don't forget he still needs to keep up with his other trials.

File: Forbidden Gains.png (666 KB, 456x810)

666 KB PNG

We should everything in our interdimensional fitness arsenal to make Lysan FIT.

>>2965632
>>2965650
>>2965652
>>2965653
>>2965672
>>2965682
>>2965697
>>2965797
“He may not need to very much,” you speak up. Both them look at you with curious expressions as you reach inside your draw bag and pull out one of the books from the other day. “This might help you come the day of the tournament...and beyond that, even.”

Lysan squints at the title. “Huh...say, didn’t you get that from the bookstore? Is it rare?”

You nod as you hand it over to him. “It’s not the rarity that makes it interesting, though. Take a look at a few chapters of this. It seems to be an in-depth explanation on just how the summoning process works...and how best to control that energy. Directly.”

“Directly?” He goggles, as does Nerisa, as they both look at you. “But that’s impossible...the Stream is too volatile to use it for more than a few moments…”

You shake your head. "Not according to that book. And if it IS accurate, then chances are I can give you some pointers, as well as some exercises to improve that control."

Nodding, he starts flipping through the book, Nerisa leaning over his shoulder to read as well. Their mouths go slack-jawed before a few minutes, with even Nerisa imploring him to ‘skip ahead a few chapters’ in order to confirm or deny a ‘dream of hers’. Lysan takes to muttering to himself here and there, but doesn’t say anything until the sun dips over the horizon, the two of them realizing how late it is only when they can’t see well anymore.

Nerisa quickly takes him into a one-armed hug before saying her farewells, leaving him a tired, but flushing, mess. “Sooo…” he starts, turning to you once she’s out of sight. “Tomorrow’s a day off.”

Right, you recall that. “Yes?”

“Me and my folks were planning on making it a day out. There’s an event tomorrow that they want me to go with them to- apparently some kind of traveling festival or something. They don’t usually come this way, so it’s a rare opportunity. You’re free to come if you want, but I got the feeling festivals might not be your thing…”

>You’ll decline. Tomorrow you’ll roam the city yourself, then.
>You’ll accept. You don’t want to get too far away from him.
>Other

>>2966265
>>You’ll decline. Tomorrow you’ll roam the city yourself, then.
It's always fun seeing what changes and what stays the same across the multiverse.

>>2966265
>>You’ll accept. You don’t want to get too far away from him.

Leaving our client alone is bad form. And everyone loves going to the festivals. Win win

>>2966265
>You’ll accept. You don’t want to get too far away from him.
Let’s not give the preppies any chances for them to do anything to Lysol.

>>2966265
>You’ll accept. You don’t want to get too far away from him.
I don't want to take the chance that whoever is gunning for him at the Trial of Might will wait.

>>2966265
>>You’ll accept. You don’t want to get too far away from him.
Unfortunately, since there's a potential threat on the client's life, there's no way we should be too far away from him at any moment.

>>2966280
We shouldn't need to worry about them until after we beat the Might test.

>>2966290
But there is also an outgoer doing "something" and we have a book that can potentially shake this world to its core. Its better to not risk it.

>>2966280
>Lysol.
Heh. Good one.

>>2966265
>You’ll accept. You don’t want to get too far away from him.
Time to scare his family!

Agh, I hate to say it, but I'm done for now. Too tired.

>>2966378
Thanks for running!

>>2966265
>You’ll accept. You don’t want to get too far away from him.
"You are my ward, I only leave you by request or demand."

>>2966265
>You’ll accept. You don’t want to get too far away from him.

There are just too many suspicious things happening to leave him alone.

>>2966265
>You’ll accept. You don’t want to get too far away from him.
Safety.

>>2966265
>You’ll accept. You don’t want to get too far away from him.

let's scare his family too!!

>>2966265
>You’ll accept. You don’t want to get too far away from him.
Follow him everywhere, even to the toilet. The thugs might be hiding under the floor.

>>2966265
>>You’ll accept. You don’t want to get too far away from him.

>>2966296
Apparently we have more then one book. Since the Rend the Beyond speaks about a way of using magic that people think it's impossible.

>>2966265
We should try to seduce him.

>>2969346
Seduce who? Linen?

>>2969346
We are not Lori we don't seduce clients. And randa already has the cook boy in the intercetion as a possible love interest.

>>2969404
Yeah. I've been reading for a while now so I think I'm qualified to say that Miranda needs some romance in her life.

>>2969346
Are you sure about that? I’m not against bringing Lyme Disease back to the Intersection, if that’s what you were going for. He’d make a pretty good part time assistant for Owlia. But seducing him seems a little out of Miranda’s wheelhouse and motivations. Offering him the chance to join SES, however...

>>2969462
Cook boy sucks, admit it.

>>2969531
Yeah I think you're also qualifies to kys, that's literally the most out of character, idiotic off the rails bullshit you could suggest for Miranda.

>>2969531
There is a reason why you don´t combine pleasure and business.

>>2969551
i don´t see him as a potential SES employee. Keep in mind we are helping him cheat his way trough the tests.

>>2969462
>And randa already has the cook boy in the intersection as a possible love interest.
ha ha, no.

>>2969531
Not even slightly. romance in quests never turns out well, especially this far in.
>>2969557
This, pretty much.

>>2969551
Why do anons keep wanting to try and bring back every named character we interact with?

>>2969551
Yes he does.

>>2969585
Fair enough. Not like i care about romance in this quest.

>>2969572
>i don´t see him as a potential SES employee.
Not a full time one, sure. He seems to be pretty good at researching stuff and mana measurements, though. Certainly not an Outgoer, absolutely not.

We should meet up with the cook boy when we get back. Pick up the children and show them a sparring match and then eat his food together.

File: NO THANKS.gif (1.41 MB, 300x166)

1.41 MB GIF

>>2969604
Can we not?

>>2969604
eeh.... nah.

Run will start in about an hour 30.

How you guys keep coming up with these names, I dunno.

>>2969604
Or not. He's incredibly annoying.

>>2969633
Lysa is super easy to bully. The names just come naturally from that point on.

>>2969633
>How you guys keep coming up with these names, I dunno.
That's the best reason to bring Lyquid-Plumr back with us, right there. How else are we going to get it out of our systems?

>>2969633
He deserves it for hiding the fact that he's actually a lycanthrope

>>2969604
The Cook was a fun and interesting character, I don't know why people are so adverse to romance in this quest.

It makes for a good challenge for the players since Miranda is powerful enough to steamroll most combat situations if it weren't for the limits placed on her by the clients.

>>2969737
because we have limited time on the intersection and that time can be used on more useful things or more meaningful interactions

>>2969633
You have a creative and handsome player base.

>>2969741
Like what, we don't even use most of our upgrades. It all basic things. We should be trying to use these softball worlds to work on our skills instead against other summons.

>>2969746
>We should be trying to use these softball worlds to work on our skills instead against other summons.
And we are. We used the sticky mana to fix the orb. We arent using the other abilities because we don't have a reason to.

>>2969737
The cook was interesting.
That doesn't mean he's likable, or anyone I want to actually become involved with.

>>2969737
The cook's annoying. If there was one character I prefer to not have to deal with, it's him.

>>2969737
While romance itself isn't a bad thing, I haven't seen even one male character interesting enough for Miranda to choose from.

>>2969737
He's an obnoxious child, and is about as far away from someone randa would willingly hang around as possible.

Miranda's entire thing is being a money focused merc. Her time at the Intersection is just a break between jobs. She has no interest in romance.

Romance in quests has a nasty habit of string up unending shitstorms. You want to spend the rest of the quest arguing over which imaginary person to fuck, instead of, you know, missions and such? Because that's what romance in quets does.

>>2969737
>newfag
>namefag
>hey lets do this thing completely different from what the quest has been up to this point, because I just caught up, and it's what I want

Also, not everyone likes romance in quests, and it's incredibly difficult to find one without it. If you want romance in a quest, it's not like it's hard to find. Go elsewhere for it.

>>2969737
>romance
I'm more interested in saving money by getting free food for sparring with him. Being friends is enough.

>>2969737
Romance isn't a "fun challenge" but you may be challenged in other ways, so I won't judge to harshly.

>>2966265
>>2966275
>>2966280
>>2966285
>>2966288
>>2966373
>>2966905
>>2966941
>>2966949
>>2967078
>>2967165
>>2967291
“No, I’ll go with you,” you decide. It’s too risky to leave him alone. Besides… “I do believe I’ve yet to meet your parents.”

The look on his face at THAT...well, you won’t say you didn’t want to laugh. “Oh geez. I completely forgot about that. I don’t think I’ve even really told them much about you aside from…” Pausing briefly, he tries to think before just blushing and shrugs. “...well, you’re not as mean as you look?”

Excuse him? ...Well, okay, you DO look pretty mean.

Nonetheless, you follow him back, and after a bit of dinner (and you giving him the cold shoulder just to see his reaction), the two of you fall asleep.

The next day, you find yourself headed up a hill in the city, and you’re noticing that the houses and other buildings are getting more and more ostentatious… “My folks aren’t much further,” he explains. “Just up to where we level out and then it’s right down the street.” He’s even panting a bit at this- better not be regretting those exercises now…

It’s when you get to his doorstep that you realize…your (and Lorelei’s) suspicions about him were spot on. This kid’s loaded...or at least his parents are, judging by the opulence of his house. Three stories of rich white stone, a garage with a an antique car (although it’s probably modern for them), even a sizeable front lawn… “So this is your house?” He nods.

As he goes up the steps, he sighs. “Just be careful, okay? My family can get...weird.” As though resigning himself, he knocks.

You just raise an eyebrow. “Weird? Weird ho-”

And immediately, you see the door flung open and a slender hand reach out and snatch Lysan up, bringing him into the crushing embrace of what looks like an older girl. Long haired, with a slate grey dress and heels, and you can catch a flash of metal on her chest as Lysan’s body is practically flung around amidst his squawks of protest. “Lyrebird! I can’t BELIEVE I nearly missed you!” Who…?

(cont.)

>>2970233
“-gack-, wait, Milly! You’re...doing it again!” At those stressed out words, she gasps, dropping him entirely.

“Oh, geez, I’m so sorry! But I wouldn’t have been able to see you if you’d shown up even, like, an hour later! You know I can’t stick around very long these days! I’d have had to wait until the weekend!”

“R-right…” He opens his mouth to speak again-

-Before a yelp from the lady has him being dragged back into the house as she puts herself between him and yourself. “Hey! Whoa, back off! Who’s your summoner!? Where’d you come from!? Why are you here!?”

“Him, beyond, and to accompany him to an event he informed me about,” you explain casually.

“...wha?” Before she can get out of her confused stupor, Lysan manages to yank himself out from behind her.

“Yeah!” He huffs, looking between you and the girl. “Sorry about all this, Kyria. I didn’t think she’d be here. Although I guess ‘family’ outing would include her...anyway, Kyria, this is Millicent, my older sister. Milly, this is Kyria, my summon.”

For a few seconds, she flits her eyes between you and him, pure disbelief on her face. “Uhhhh...no?” She looks at him confusedly as he gapes. “Lyar-liar, you don’t have that kinda juice. I’ve known you for literally ever, and you just don’t. I mean, unless she WANTED to be summoned, but there’s no way you managed to pluck her, you know that, right? She’s TOTALLY using you for something.” And at that she fixes a worried, yet protective eye on you as she frowns. “They always are. So spill it or you might as well bail. I’ve got enough on my plate as it is, I don’t need some would-be puppeteer queen messing with my little brother.”

Huh...this again. It’s getting old.

Lysan tries to speak up again. “Seriously, she’s been helping me all this time, even saved me from a robbery! She’s not some evil warlord that everyone seems to think she is!”

“And what do you think she is?” she asks without breaking her stare at you. “There’s been more than a few malicious summons willing to play the long game. So what are you after?”


> “You make it sound like you could do anything even if I WAS up to something.”
> (Intimidate) “I AM his summon at the moment, and I’m to protect him from any threats. I’d hope that doesn’t include you.”
> “If I said ‘money’, would that satisfy you?”
> “Nothing specific. Honestly, I find him amusing to follow. It’s refreshing.”
> Other

>>2970239
> “If I said ‘money’, would that satisfy you?”

Honesty is the best policy!

>>2970239
>> “If I said ‘money’, would that satisfy you?”
He has something I want, my services are something he wants, it's a professional business relationship.

>>2970239
>“If I said ‘money’, would that satisfy you?”

>>2970239
> “Nothing specific. Honestly, I find him amusing to follow. It’s refreshing.”
>Other
>Tried the puppeteer thing, wasn't really my style. Got bored decided to see how you mortals were getting along.
I'm thinking the money thing is a trap, considering how rich they are. Might think we're trying to rob them or something.

>>2970239
>"An offer was made, and an offer was accepted. I will do as I am bid and protect my ward, or I will suffer the consequences."

>>2970239
>“You make it sound like you could do anything even if I WAS up to something.”
>Other: "I was summoned, I'm here to make sure he passes. And to be honest, you've got nothing I'm interested in."

>>2970239
> “If I said ‘money’, would that satisfy you?”
>”My summoning requirements involve using something the summoner values as means to hire my services. Once I accept the contract, I am duty bound to follow the terms to the letter, unless I am willing to forgo the offering. And I most certainly am not.”
>”Besides, I find him amusing to follow. It’s refreshing, especially after my previous summoning.”

Locked. We're here because CASH.

>>2969585
Agreed to this. Jeezh. Honestly i think he's just trolling.

>>2970239
>>2970246
>>2970259
>>2970275
>>2970365
“Hmph.” Well, she’s just plain nosy. And while you’re generally not averse to stating why you’re here, generally things go smoother when the only people who know what you’re about are the people that asked for you. Still...shouldn’t be too hard to spin this well enough. “If I said ‘money’, would that satisfy you?”

She scoffs, to your vague surprise. “Money? What would a summon care about money for?”

You shrug. “I always enjoyed money, this boy seems like he has access to a lot OF it. Figured it worth my chances.” It’s not even entirely false. “So there you have it.”

She blinks once, and then turns to Lysan, disapproval blatant in her expression. “How in the WORLD did you manage to attract the attention of a summon that wants money?!” The blaze in her eyes does little to mask the worry on her face. “Do you know how CLOSE that is to illegal? You’re just lucky you didn’t ask first and offer a sacrifice!” He blanches, and you have to admit your curiosity is piqued. The ad DID mention it was illegal...so that’s how so. But those implications ARE concerning. Before you can question it, however, she turns back to you. “Look, just HOW long are you planning on stringing him along?”

“Until the exams are over with,” you answer primly. “He mentioned he needed help with those, so I agreed to that.”

Lysan’s quick to put his hands over hers in an attempt to calm her down. “Seriously, Milly, she hasn’t hurt anyone who hasn’t ran up and asked for it, I swear. She’s even taken pains to not antagonise anyone. If she IS playing a long con- and I don’t think she is- I don’t think it has much of anything to do with us or anyone else we know.”

She lets loose a little growl, before huffing and throwing up her hands. “Fine! Fine…but if anything happens, I’m calling down the ENTIRE department!” Department?

“Mom! Dad!” she turns to call inside the house. “Lyly’s here! And he...brought his summon.” She grinds out the last few words, clearly still unenthused. Sighing, she turns to you with a grimace. “Come on in...I guess. Mom and Dad will be ready in a bit. You know how they are.”

“Yeah, I do. She’s FINE, Milly, I’m telling you...” he comments as you head inside.

(cont.)

>>2970718
In a few moments, you’re all sitting in a well-lit living room, consisting of a very nice red velvet plush couch and two equally plush seats on either side. Millicent is in one seat, while you and Lysan are on the couch, with Millicent...well, doing her level best to not outright glare at you. Even so, you can tell she’s nervous- her eyes flicker to meet yours whenever you look at her, but her leg has a hard time not bouncing, and a few subtle cues- licking lips, twitchy fingers- give her away.

“So...how’s work?” Lysan ventures first.

“Okay,” she offers. “Had to inspect a few folks recently. Got an unlicensed alchemic practitioner. Helped the guard find out a guy who was trying to extort from a local business.” She doesn’t say much else, folding her arms.

“Ah...yeah. I’ve been working on the exam, thanks to...yeah.” Lysan’s attempt at conversation dies in his throat once he realizes the potential landmine.

“Hm.” Great.

>She can sit here and stew for all you care. You don’t need to talk.
>Ask more her about her job. It might help her cool off.
>Inquire about her experience with summons. It sounded like she knew a bit.
>Other

>>2970724
>Stay quiet.

>>2970724
>Ask more her about her job. It might help her cool off.
>Inquire about her experience with summons. It sounded like she knew a bit.
"From what it sounds like, you've had experience with rogue summons before. I suppose I cannot blame you for your suspicions, but rest assured, I intend to have your brother succeed in his tests. I've even been helping Nerisa with getting him to exercise."

>>2970724
>>She can sit here and stew for all you care. You don’t need to talk.

>>2970724
>Ask more her about her job. It might help her cool off.
Don’t have to make her like us. Just got to have her not get suspicious of us.

>>2970724
>Other

Offer to answer any of her questions . . . for money.

>>2970724
>She can sit here and stew for all you care. You don’t need to talk.

We can talk once we are directed a question.

Locked, sorry. Writing!

>Helped the guard find out a guy who was trying to extort from a local business.

So wait they found the guy trying to take the "GreyCodex" from the store?

>>2970766
>I intend to have your brother succeed in his tests.
Even when we're borderline illegal (actually illegal, but so long as we don't say he negotiated our contract beforehand, she doesn't have to know)? And it seems she's essentially a wizard cop, of the local Department of Magical Law Enforcement?

File: Nebula Buster.jpg (3.87 MB, 2160x3840)

3.87 MB JPG

>When you want something really, really dead, there’s a spell that you keep tucked away for just such an occasion.
>It rushes up from within, gathering together at the barest tips of your fingers as you spread them apart.
or at least, my interpretation of it.

>>2970724
>>2970733
>>2970779
>>2970839
Well, that’s between them. You’ve told them what you’re here for, so frankly she’s just going to have to accept it.

It’s with that in mind that you ignore the tension in the room for the next few minutes, before Millicent finally speaks up- although not to you. “Mom! Dad! Where are you?”

“We’ll be down in just a second, hun!” Comes a male shout. Before much longer you hear steps. “Alright, who’s ready for a fun day out- OH MY…”

Aaand here we go again.

“She’s under watch, guys,” Millie says begrudgingly to her cowering parents. “Ly here pulled a bonehead stunt, but she’s...passive, for now.”

“I, uh...if you’re sure, sweetheart,” comes the shivering voice of their mother- a slightly chubby, brown-haired woman with a neat bun and dressed in cloth pants and a shirt with a draped shawl. “And she’s yours, Lysan?”

He nods as he stands up to hug the both of them. “Yeah, mom. I promise, she hasn’t done a thing to hurt me.”

“Yet.” The lot of them turn to Millie as she scowls. “He went and managed to find a summon that wants money in exchange. And the idiot didn’t say no off the bat.”

“Well, I mean, we’re not exactly wanting, are we?” He says impetuously. You two are some of the most important people in the city! And she’s been a lot of help so far! She’ll help me win the Test of Might no problem!”

Millie hmphs, while his parents just sigh.

“Even if that ends up coming to pass, that doesn’t mean we’re simply MADE of money, dear,” his mother frowns, then looks at you- and quickly breaks eye contact. “Depending on how much she wants, she may want to take her leave sooner than later…”

Hahaha, no-

“Dunno if I’d recommend that...” Millie mutters, to your surprise.

“Mooooom...can we please talk about this AFTER we get back?” Lysan whines. It’s surprisingly effective, and the two nod after a moment.

But not before, of course, they fix him with a level stare. “Just know that we WILL have a long talk, alright? Now then. Miss…”

“Kyria, and you at least don't need to worry. I intend to accomplish what Lysan has claimed.” you say evenly. These two better not get in the way of your payday…

“...Kyria, then. If Lysan wants you along, then you’re welcome so long as you stay out of trouble.” Like you haven’t heard that a million times by now. “Come along! The Shooting Star Carnival is waiting!”

>Roll 2d20, best of three.

Rolled 11, 7 = 18 (2d20)

>>2971110

Rolled 13, 5 = 18 (2d20)

>>2971110
welp

>>2971110
Uh, I just noticed, but there's no description or name given to Lysan's dad.

Rolled 17, 1 = 18 (2d20)

>>2971110
Might as well finish this then.

Rolled 18, 5 = 23 (2d20)

>>2971110

uuuuh do we get a bonus for this ? That's 3 18s.

>>2971122
>>2971123
>>2971165
Huh. Three results equaling 18. Anyone got an idea on the odds for that?

>>2971165
Ah for fuck sake...what's up with our second rolls.

>>2971095
Pretty dope

...hhhhuh. Okay.

Writing!

>>2971110
>that doesn’t mean we’re simply MADE of money, dear,
Hahaha...if they've hit a bit of a spot of financial bother, and no longer have the money to cover the contract, then there are going to be problems.

Because Lysan doesn't control the family checkbook, or know how much is in the accounts.

>>2971251
Can always strip Lysan from his book collection or make a morgage on his parents masion.

>>2971343
We could try taking the entire house as payment. Or if the Club makes us fail our mission, take theirs.

>>2971366
If someone make us fail our mission we are tossing a nebula buster amplified by the rapier on his ass.

>>2971384
>his ass
Do you mean the club members, Lemon-Lyme, or the someone who made us fail?

>>2971384
As much as I would like to do that, the contract protocol that the Dealmakers enforce may not allow that.

Failure is failure; no collection of pay for services failed to be rendered.

>>2971110
>>2971122
>>2971123
>>2971165
The ride to the carnival is fairly smooth, although it’s a bit of a tight fight with the three of you in the back. Millie keeps a very close eye on you, but you keep silent for the trip. To your surprise, after about a half-hour, you find yourself approaching what you can assume to be the city limits, as the buildings get sparser and there’s more mountainous area and treeland. That’d probably explain why trading wasn’t common, if you’re on a mountain range.

After passing a treeline and a few small farm areas, you finally make it to an area that’s been cleared out, and currently residing there is a cornucopia of sights, smells, and sounds in what seems like some sort of circus/carnival area. Rings of games and various attractions staffed by human and summon alike, all cajoling and howling for the passersby to try their luck, and in the center is a giant circus tent. There’s a multitude of individuals around and about enjoying the scenery, and laughter abounds as the vehicle finds a place to park in the makeshift dirt lot.

“Aaaaaand here we are!” Lysan’s father announces, the salt and pepper-haired man smiling widely. “I must say, last time I’ve been here must’ve been about...goodness, I’m pretty sure it was before Lysan was born!”

“At the very least,” Lysan’s mother confirms. “Looks like it’s gotten rather bigger over time!”

“Whoa!” Lysan, for his part, looks amazed, and Millicent just looks nostalgic. “Come on! Let’s check it out!”

“Hey, don’t get too far ahead of yourselves!” His father shouts as Lysan leaps out the back, his sister following him with a chortle. You just hum to yourself, watching them both as you casually climb out of the vehicle. Hope he can keep himself under control here…

The lot of you make it in with little issue, but, true to his desire, Lysan is walking around near stupefied- hasn’t been to any kind of carnival like this before, clearly. Even though you think he’s a little old for it, he’s got a real innocent wonder at all of the new and unusual sights and sounds. Old wizened folk telling tales from across the seas with the aid of summons for flair, old adventurers showing off strangely shaped goods and devices, various oddities and pictures and even animals from far off corners; little of it is for sale, all of it is to gaze and be amazed at.

Kinda reminds you of home a bit. Except for the nervous looks as you walk through the crowds, occasionally a number of people parting like a wake before you.

(cont.)

>>2971481
Suddenly, someone comes out from between the various stalls, clearly in a rush- there’s a moment’s shock on his part, before he slams into Lysan, and with a shout, the two of them are sprawled on the ground, amidst a number of concerned onlookers, yourself included. As you quickly move to get the man off the boy and help your charge up, you can see that the man has a number of bandages on his arms and around his lower face, obscuring it entirely and only allowing you to see his nose and eyes. He’s wearing a dusty old vest and ratted pants, and was carrying a large sack, but he’s clearly a tall sort, lean and with wiry muscle. Pulling himself and his cargo up, he squints at the boy, before growling. “Watch where you’re going, kid.”

Lysan shakes his head, but looks up to the man apologetically. “Oh, uh, sorry about that, it’s my first time coming to one of the-”

“Save it. Just keep your head on next time.” Saying little else, he walks away, to the glares of the people around him as he stalks off.

“Ugh. Rude,” Millie remarks. “Wonder what’s bugging him.”

>Continuing maybe tomorrow, we'll have to see. Eyes on Twitter.

>>2971095
Awesome! Saved.

>>2971484
We should take a sniff to see if there's a whiff of danger.

>>2971696
supported

Guys like these are most likely thieves.

>>2971922
I wouldn't be surprised, but it's not our problem at the moment.

>>2971932
>it's not our problem at the moment
Our summoner just got pickpocketed

>>2971974
Or worse. They planted something on him.

>>2971976
Yeah, that could be it too. When the people at the club told us to fail the test of might we didn't immediately agree so they're probably going to try something at some point.

>>2971484
Tell Millie to send her summon after that guy, tail him. We need to check Lice-boy so he didn't get fleeced or bugged.

We are too notable to shadow anyone atm

>>2972725
Millie's not going to do what we ask, she's already incredibly suspicious of us,

That is something we could look into after this job though: some sort of small bug we could buy / make a spell for to one someone to track people or things.

>>2972750
Doesn't matter if she listens or not. At least we've taken initiative and show them that we take our duty seriously.

Her brother may have been mugged, if she is going to ignore it to spite us then that is a family problem. It costs us nothing to talk and running after that guy on our own is a bad decision

File: the_eye_bone_goes_to_the_(...).png (65 KB, 1500x829)

65 KB PNG

Technical update on the rig. Last week was literally hell for me, but the body rig is done, as well as control box, i just need to connect said box to the face. On the other hand, this looks confusing as fuck at a first glance.

OOOH! i get it now. That guy actually stealed Lysan's summoning orb.

Well thay could be a real problem.

>>2974687
I think the orb is a little big for that. Does the orb need to be near the summoner to work properly anyway?

>>2974687
It'll be funny when he sneaks in to the dorm at night and tries to order us to kill Lysander

>>2974702
That... no. We don't need to fear assassins until after the Might test, according to the ones that gave us the warning in the first place.
Even if he did get the orb, he's likely just a normal pickpocket, and will just fence the thing.

>>2974279

Yooo, looking good so far! And don't worry, I understand entirely what's going on in that picture.

Stupid question, but please tell me there'll be IK handles?

>>2974771
Yeah. The body can be controlled by IK and FK at the same time. The small hair bangs as well as the cloth knots and the skirt are IK only while the pigtails are FK (but i'll try to convert them to IK since i remembered yesterday how to do a complex IK conection).

>>2974694
The orb was Of enough size for Lysan to carry it on his satchel i believe. I could be wrong.

>>2974702
Was more worried about the fact that without the orb we are basicaly a illegal summon since we don't have proof of a bound with our summoner without it. Which would make us instantly make us fail the test.

That is assuming the guy even stoled something from Lysan. But in my mind the only thing of importance he carried with him was the summoning orb.

>>2974788
I don't think Lysan had the orb with him. The thing was already too fragile from the get go, is basically useless because we don't need it and carrying with us would have no effect other than to risk it to break further.

>>2974797
Fair enough. Then i don't know maybe the time we went to help we didn't focused and he grabbed our bag. Or he just planted something weird in Lysan's body.

>>2974814
If he did anything, He'll have cut his purse or picked his pocket. Removing and walking off with his bag without him noticing would be much more difficult than just slipping a hand in his pocket.

>>2974827
Well we are working with dice here. Also i'm assuming that this guy isn't just a ordinary guy as far as we know he could be a humanoid summon hidding his features.

>>2971484
You weren’t sure, and frankly, you don’t care. You’re already near Lysan, checking him over for injury or otherwise. Although he’s clearly a bit annoyed, he’s otherwise fine, you think. Physically, at least. Millie and the rest of the family’s not far behind as he brushes off the last dirt on his clothing. “You alright, son?” His father asks. “Honestly, the nerve of some people…”

“I’m fine, dad...don’t worry about it. Let’s just go and have fun!” True to his words, he doesn’t look too out of it, at least. Even so...as paranoid as it might be, you devote that man’s face to memory. If he showed up again, it might mean something…

“Alright, alright,” his mother smiles softly. “We’ve got a lot to choose from, I think, although the main event in the big tent doesn’t start for a bit, so where do you want to go first?”

The area he eventually picks is the-

>Fairground games, to test his luck and win a prize or three! There’s even a few games for summons.
>So-called ‘Tent of Mystique’ where the poster outside advertises the reading ofpasts and futures and all that.
>Some sort of ‘Tent of Oddities’ display, that strikes you as little more than a display of the weird.
>(Other)

>>2978170
>>So-called ‘Tent of Mystique’ where the poster outside advertises the reading of pasts and futures and all that.

>>2978170
>So-called ‘Tent of Mystique’ where the poster outside advertises the reading of pasts and futures and all that.

Huzzah, I have binged the archive, only skipping, iunno, 2 threads? and most of the starborn crossover. Now I am current.
>>So-called ‘Tent of Mystique’ where the poster outside advertises the reading of pasts and futures and all that.
Lysan probably believes in hokey stuff

>>2978170
>>Some sort of ‘Tent of Oddities’ display, that strikes you as little more than a display of the weird.
While we would want to, (and hopefully will return to) the Fairground Games, I'm betting Lysol would prefer the Tent of Oddities, thanks to his emerging interest in Ye Old Magicks.

>>2978170
>>Fairground games, to test his luck and win a prize or three! There’s even a few games for summons.

>>2978197
~~you mean cheaty magic~~

>>2978170
>Some sort of ‘Tent of Oddities’ display, that strikes you as little more than a display of the weird.

This smell like rare expensive stuff.

>>2978197
Agreed.

>>2978170
>Some sort of ‘Tent of Oddities’ display, that strikes you as little more than a display of the weird.

We got lucky with the Grey Codex as well as the To Rend the Beyond.

5 more minutes since start of run. Otherwise I'll flip for it.

>>2978282
changing to tent of oddities

Oddities it is. Writing!

>>2978170
>>2978255
>>2978197
>>2978265
>>2978289

Tent of Oddities display; the strange, green and purple colored tent seems rather starkly colored, and the old and tattered banners and cloth that wave from the tentpoles give it a rather peculiar air...sinister doesn’t quite work, but you suppose that’s the intention. You’ve got to admit, you wonder just would could be classified as an ‘oddity’ in a world where there’s seagreen flying eels with six eyes and a spider mouth. His parents had begged off, although Millie elected to stay with you- despite her clear dislike for the subject.

The inside is strangely foggy- not to mention empty- and you have to figure that there’s something making it happen, but the decor isn’t the important bit. Like some sort of macabre museum exhibit, there’s a variety of frozen bodies of creatures on display, in what looks like amber, crystals, frozen bubbles…all in various, stilled states of distress and pain, as though they’re still being affected by whatever it was that caused it in the first place. To your astonishment, you can see even what looks like humanoids in the far corner- there is something that is VERY obviously a elfen creature that seems to be quite literally frozen mid-dismemberment, considering how one of this arms is split cleanly from his body by a few centimeters, still clutching an axe. His face is a rictus of both pain and defiance. That’s only the first- there’s a line of five, all of them in various near-death states.

Aside from that, there’s a number of strange, bejeweled stone masks and carvings; one of a strange bug-face with inlaid gems for the eyes leaps out to your attention. There’s a head-sized carving that looks almost solid gold, with a picture of a too normal lion-face on the round, save for the x’d eyes…

“It is...interesting, yes?” You both turn around to find a tall, elderly man, bald and with heterochromic green and red eyes staring at you intently, but surprisingly fearless. He’s dressed in a sharp suit, and his high and weedy voice belies a stature that’s surprisingly healthy. “This is the resting place of the strange and unusual; the forgotten and unwanted. Legends, artifacts, tales from before...a time of utter chaos...madness so deep that even those that were there cannot recall it.” He breaks his gaze, looking at Lysan. “Few so young dare to venture in here.”

(cont.)

>>2978419

“Yeah, he’s kind of a weird dish himself,” Millie snarks. “But seriously, you really think you’re gonna hook anyone with these fakes?”

The man gives her a sardonic smile. “Fakes, hm? And who might be the owner of these...discerning eyes?” You’re certain he was being sarcastic.

“I’m Millicent. Just following my little brother around,” she deflects.

“Ahhh, I see. Good and dutiful. And what of you?” He asks, turning to you. “Quite the...mysterious soul you have, eh, dear summon? Strong. Vibrant. Unusual...” He leans closer, as though trying to inspect you...

>Roll 1d20

>(Intimidate) “Back. Off.”
>“I wouldn’t say I’m the unusual one in this case.”
>“Story of my life, really.”
>“So where’d you get these pieces? How, for that matter?”
>“And who might you be, again?”
>Other

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>2978424
>“And who might you be, again?”

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>2978424
>>“And who might you be, again?”

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>2978424
>>“I wouldn’t say I’m the unusual one in this case.”

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>2978424
>>“Story of my life, really.”
>>“And who might you be, again?”
>>“So where’d you get these pieces? How, for that matter?”

>>2978424
Oof, don't wanna interest him TOO much, what if the creepy old man with the mysterious artifacts is super powerful or not in this setting, seems to be a LOT of "rare and unusually powerful" books and shit in this city
>Other Snif first, risk assessment.

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>2978424
>“And who might you be, again?”

>“So where’d you get these pieces? How, for that matter?”

>>2978428
>>2978438
>>Other Snif first, risk assessment.
Good idea.

>>2978438
Wonder if he is the guy that found the codex in the ruins. Also i kinda like him. Let the Jaffar take a sniff at us.

>>2978449
>>2978424
I would like to add to take a sniff too.

Man this looks like too wild animals checking on each other.

>>2978458
we don't need to take a deep sniff. Just activate our smell detector.

>>2978455
>Also i kinda like him.
Like him enough to be part of his traveling curio show? Because I've got a bad feeling about these creatures...

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>2978424
>Other
"I'm all kinds of interesting. But let's see about some of these oddities. And you."
And whip out the FutureSight and start tagging EVERYTHING for info.

>>2978465
Infront of mage-central? You want to whip out our universal encyclopedia?
Bruh

>>2978465
..wow, that's really autistic.

I just wanna see if we sniff and Vom all over him.

17. Nice roll.

When two predators meet, they often take measure of the other before committing to attack.

>>2978465
Like, maybe if we knew everyone here was a daisy? But even then, I think we KNOW we're not top-dog on this plane.

>>2978461
They are just mummified corpses. The man is a obvious scholar of the forbidden arts. Exactly what Lysan needs. Besides some of these races are supposely instict i think.

>>2978480
Watch and we fogure out that Lysan smell like something he definetly doesn't look to be.

>>2978497
You only THINK they're mummified corpses, and he's sizing us up like a hungry dog in front of a cooked steak. I wouldn't trust him in any sort of situation that could jeopardize our pay or client's health.

>>2978507
I am undecided if they are mummified or not, or that it'd be better that they were mummified if they were to attack us.
Either way, the only reason they interest me is that they're elves, and I don't think this setting has elves.

>>2978510
they did according to the grey book. What makes it interesting is that they elves don't seem fake.

>>2978501
Smells like lemony disinfectant.

>>2978517
I thought we didn't have the gray codex, we got the untitled summoning manual and the something something reality slash chunni sounding book, did he tell us about the contents?

>>2978517
Mummified corpses can last for a long time. Or this guy simply drained all the mana from his old summoners and now all they are are empty husks.

>>2978507
He must be suffering from Mana drawback. He just want to take a sip into our pool.

>>2978523
they grey codex talked about the great wars between humanity, some other races and what led them to their loss of magic and use of summons.

>>2978523
Yes we did the codex was a aacounting about civilization before and the war that wiped and fucked with the mana stream of this universe.

We got all that in last thread i believe

File: 1470712951571.gif (965 KB, 300x297)

965 KB GIF

>>2978519

>>2978510
The Grey Codex mentioned something about there being extinct sentient races that fought in an apocalyptic war. These might be some of them. Hell, the proprietor might be one of them.

>>2978526
Well, then he needs to pay up. We're a professional, not a saint. He can start with a few of his exhibits.

>>2978537
I would like to think we don't sell mana out of our body, that's what crystals are for.
We ain't a battery, we EAT batteries.

>>2978537
Couldn't agree more. Heck maybe give one of the mana crystals if we are feelling generous or he gives us a good reward for it.

>>2978541
Well, as long as we get one or two of those humanoids, as well as that head sized carving, I'm cool with giving him a crystal or two. Fuck him if he thinks he can have the mana generator, though.

>>2978552
No, we're sticking with the mana crystals, then we're looting his tent when he's dead from trying to capture us in a bubble.

>>2978554
>Fuck him if he thinks he can have the mana generator, though.
Don't be so hasty. If he offers something that nets us a profit (even after buying a better version) and the transaction is approved by Sal (because it's offering magitech a grade above the locals), why not sell it?

Assuming, of course, he doesn't try to catch us in a bubble.

>>2978554
I think the crystal could give him a good fix. I'm very interested in that strange bug-face thing.

>>2978560
>>2978564
If he tries to bubble us he is getting a amplified Nebula Buster.

>>2978560
All speculation of course, If he's halfway intimidating I'd rather we come to an favorable agreeable ceasefire immediately.
>>2978564
Ah, we are not a courier, we aren't allowed to trade.

>>2978565
>>2978564
>>2978560
Im pretty sure this will break the narrative rider.

>>2978564
Well, we do have the old one that's not as efficient. Maybe that one for a humanoid and mask of our choice. Not the one the artificer made, though, that one's too good for him.

>>2978570
Again...the narrative rider only stipulates that we must obey Lysan orders and just that.

>>2978577
Can summons have consumable objects they bring with them? Seems exploitable

>>2978577
No. The narrative rider says that we have to act as summons and do our part. If they discover we aren't summons, Lysan flunks the test, and we return home empty handed.

>>2978584
The big lizard summon in the shop had a giant buster sword so...yeah?

>>2978587
I think he meant one time use objects like potions and mana crystals.

>>2978586
i doubt this men that works in a travelling carnival would want to rat Lysan to the magical school. This is a passing carnival anon contain your shadowrun.

>>2978592
Eh just say we found in a old ruin.But then again Lysan has money maybe we can just buy something like a normal costumer

>>2978587
Start summoning and mugging summons for their sweet lewts

>>2978594
Sister might, she seems uptight enough

File: Gendo_Ikari_by_Darthval.jpg (75 KB, 800x570)

75 KB JPG

>>2978598
Well we do have that summon manual.

>>2978599
Sister already knows we aren't a common summon since some voters decided that we are with Lysan because of money.

>>2978594
The sister is here too and we are already under her eye. If she discovers us being jews or even trying something in shady in the slightest she will dissipate us and from that moment on, we lose the contract. Greed is good in our job, but don't do this shit when the risks outweigh the benefits. For all we know, the man is a con artist an the mummies are fakes

>>2978601
My thoughts exactly.

>>2978603
decided to tell her*

>>2978605
I mean, she knows we're jews, but Handler seemed to imply she made incorrect assumptions about our nature, she thinks we're just some foul demonic summon exploiting a summoning, and not an actual illegal hired summon

>>2978605
She already knows we are greedy did you fast read the part were people straigth told her we are woth Lysan because of money?

>>2978424
>>2978426
>>2978428
>>2978431
>>2978437
>>2978438
>>2978450
>>2978458
You find yourself tilting your head in curiosity- and not a bit of concern. “Aaand...who might you be, again?”

He grins, still not breaking eye contact. “Ahh, forgive my lack of...manners. I am Rackhan, a... collector, of sorts. I consider it my duty in life to...observe the strange and unique of the world. Examine it. And if it proves intriguing enough...to keep it. For purposes of...preservation, you understand.” He straightens back up, the smile on his face a touch smaller, but still there. “This world’s history is quite fascinating, and...murky. What you see here is only a sampling of my discoveries- many I keep to myself elsewhere. However, such a venue allows me to display what I have found, and I have discovered that...like attracts like, in a way.”

Lysan, for his part, seems both creeped out and overawed. You, on the other hand, are mostly just suspicious. Letting yourself breathe in momentarily, you expand your senses, aimed directly at him-

-the cough that breaks out of you makes your heart jump a bit, and all three present raise an eyebrow, Lysan in particular looking concerned. “Hey, Kyria, you okay?”

“Fine,” you quickly offer as you get yourself back under control. It’s...a bit worse than you expected- you certainly weren’t expecting a garbage smell from him, and you’d think it apt in more ways than one if you were a mind to joke. Still...you’ve smelled worse, but at least you know that whoever this individual is, he’s someone to be cautious around. “Blame the fog.”

(cont.)

>>2978614
The strange man chuckles, his wizened face crinkling up a bit. “Of course, the atmosphere here can be a touch...disorienting, for human and summon alike. Tell you what. Feel free to take a look around our lovely little festival; avail yourself of the sights, the sounds- I am all too aware of the desire to experience that which is rare and unusual. I’ll be here for quite a while, should your interest pulls you back, hm?”

“Well, I mean, I guess I could…” Lysan demurres. “Was kinda hoping to ask about that clay statue, though. The weird one with four eyes.” He points down the table to what indeed looks like a black stone sculpture- a strange thing. Bipedal, with two thick arms, and wide-waisted to the point that it appears like a triangle makes its body. Four eyes arranged in a diamond formation and beetle-like horns protruding from the crown of its skull make up its head. The statue has been worn somewhat smooth by time, but there are grooves and cracks in it that tell that it was once rather detailed.

To yours (and Millie’s) discomfort, the old man actually LAUGHS, a thin, reedy thing. “Oho! A sharp eye on this boy, no doubt. Yes, that...well, that’s an intriguing little trinket to men of curiosity like you and I. Ah, but that is a long tale, and I fear your fascinating summon and stalwart sister may grow more agitated were I to keep you.” He makes a gentle pushing motion towards the door. “Go. Experience. As I said...I’ve quite the amount of time on my hands.”

“Yeeeah, we’re gonna do that,” Millie says immediately, grabbing onto Lysan quickly, who thankfully only slightly protests. “Let’s go.”

He finger waves goodbye to the both of you- and you’re not sure who’s eyes he was on when he did it.

“Okay, starting to think this little outing is getting to be more trouble than it’s worth,” Millie grouses. “First rude guys, then freakshow old people...ugh.”

“He didn’t seem THAT bad,” Lysan defends. “I mean, yeah, he was kinda creepy, but I thought that was his, y’know...his thing? I mean, the tent and all.”

He probably hasn’t cleaned that tent in literal years,” Millie grouses. “Look, let’s just...go somewhere else, okay? There’s gotta be something in the LIGHT we can do…”

You just let a small ‘hmm’ of consideration for now as they decide where to go next…

>The Tent of Mystique is still there, but there seems to be a small commotion around it now. There’s a lot of warbling and muttering…
>One of the games at the fairgrounds looks like it’s about to hold a small event, judging by the number of summons gathering.
>There’s a decent sized crowd that seems to be developing around a small ring...and there’s a lot of laughing coming from it, too.

>>2978617
>>The Tent of Mystique is still there, but there seems to be a small commotion around it now. There’s a lot of warbling and muttering…

>>2978617
>>One of the games at the fairgrounds looks like it’s about to hold a small event, judging by the number of summons gathering.

>>2978617
>>One of the games at the fairgrounds looks like it’s about to hold a small event, judging by the number of summons gathering.

>>2978617
>The Tent of Mystique is still there, but there seems to be a small commotion around it now. There’s a lot of warbling and muttering…

>>2978614
Shit, we went Doki doki for a moment there.
Creepy old man knows his biz, but we could theorhetically take him. That's ideal, we should double back here at some point, could be a source of dope Intel.
>>2978617
>>One of the games at the fairgrounds looks like it’s about to hold a small event, judging by the number of summons gathering.

>>2978617
>The Tent of Mystique is still there, but there seems to be a small commotion around it now. There’s a lot of warbling and muttering…

>>2978617
>>There’s a decent sized crowd that seems to be developing around a small ring...and there’s a lot of laughing coming from it, too.

>you certainly weren’t expecting a garbage smell from him
Well, that's concerning. We've fought people that didn't smell half as bad. Let's maybe not go back there.

>>2978614
Actually, interesting question, we've smelled summoners before here right? Do we know if there's a correlation between summoner and summon with regards to power level? Does a high level summoner smell like a non-threat while their summon smells like a dumpster? Were the teachers a good enough sample size for that... Does this guy have Real Power as well as summons? 2 v 1 would be a really deceptive threat.

>>2978617
>One of the games at the fairgrounds looks like it’s about to hold a small event, judging by the number of summons gathering.

Well let's go and do something light then.

>>2978644
Totally above board carnival games? Sure those exist, maybe we can get a giant plush toy for Lysan's sister and get her off our ass for about 2 minutes.

>>2978651
Maybe some carnival prizes for the kids?

>>2978651
i think after the creppy guy we are not in her list of concerns anymore

>>2978659
Mmm, raincheck on that.

>>2978640
We didn't smelled anyone, neside the old guy, since we got here.

Fairgrounds it is! One more post for the night.

>>2978655
The intersection kids? Uhh... Na, we're on the job, no time to get *that* distracted.

>>2978617
>>2978623
>>2978624
>>2978628
>>2978644
Suddenly, Millie points off to where most of the games were; seems like she’s seen the crowd that’s been gathering, too. “Hey! Over there! Seems like something actually cool might be going on.”

That does seem to spark Lysan’s curiosity. “Y’think? There ARE a lot of summons around there…” Smirking, he looks at you and waves you on. “Sure! Let’s go see.”

“Alright…” you’re not sure of it, yourself, but who knows. Maybe everyone won’t run from you.

As you get closer, you can make out one particular summon that seems to be flying above everyone else in an effort to have their voice stretch. A bat-like summon, with green and purple swirls and a bulbous red nose; yet surprisingly humanoid and shapely body is doing her level best to call out as her wings flap: “Thas’ almost all for registratin’! Any last second entries out there lookin’ ta score one-a the BIGGEST PRIZES ON OFFA TODAY!?” She’s quite cheery about it, her sunshine smile stretching across her face- at least until she sees you approaching. Her eyes widen a tad and her flapping goes uneven for a moment as she forgets herself for a moment and lets out a small scream. She does catch herself, however, and after a moment her grin returns, if a bit more shaky. “S-so, yooou folk innerested?”

(cont.)

>>2978740
“Uh...I think!” Lysan says good-naturedly. “What is it?”

“You’re comin’ over here and you don’t even know what you’re in for? Oh, brother…” That voice is someone new. As the crowd parts a bit (some clearly to give you some space) you can see who it is- another summon, this one also an animal-humanoid, but instead of a bat, it looks to be more of a eagle...or maybe a seagull. Sitting on what seems to be some sort of makeshift throne, she’s a red and brown combination, the earthy colors mixing well on her. Her wings are folded like arms in what might be an imperious pose if it weren’t for where she was.

She’s standing next to a double-sided wall, and from your angle, you can see that there’s tiny toy targets on either side- colored red, blue, and green, with some rarer than others. “This is the ultimate target test! It’s a simple challenge- the timer starts. The targets move. You shoot the targets, you get points! Normally, you’d have to make due with normal, boring other challengers, and the winner gets the prize. But right NOW we’re doing something special!” She puffs up here, and you get an idea of where this is going… “I’ve been the champion of this game for eight years! No one’s ever beaten my top score, and no one’s ever beaten ME!”

“An’ I’m ‘bout the only one what’s come close! So, what today’s about...!” the bat mentions from above you. “We’re gonna take a summoner an’ their summon, and they gotta square up ‘gainst me an’ the Beaky Bomba ‘ere! A lil' 2 on 1, ya know? Ya beat me, you get her. Ya beat her-” And here there’s a laugh. “-an’ you get your pick o’ top prizes! Not jus’ the stuffed stuff, either!”

“YOU can call me Queen Breecha!” The birdgirl puffs proudly, her deep sea-blue eyes sparkling. “So! You up for it?”

Lysan looks to you, his eyes sparkling.

You sigh, turning to the aerial duo. "The rules?"

"We'll give the summoners a basic weapon- can't do nothin' dangerous ta nothin' cept those plates. Summons kin get one too if they need- but othawise they can use what they got if they kin shoot without it bein' too dangerous," the bat explains. "Green's worth 1, blue's worth 2, red's worth 3. Hit the black plates and ya LOSE 3 points! Highest score in sixty seconds wins!"

Lysan looks oddly hyped now. “We could do it! I think we really could!”

> “Sure. Sounds fun enough.”
> “Seems like a waste of time, honestly.”
> Other

>>2978755
> “Sure. Sounds fun enough

>>2978755
> “Sure. Sounds fun enough.”

>>2978755
>“Sure. Sounds fun enough.”
So we can just plast the plates with out bolts? Sounds good.

>>2978755
Sounds like they're gonna give us enchanted bullets that dodge the targets or something.
>Other What's the Ante? Do we have to pay or something?

>>2978755
>“Sure. Sounds fun enough.”
>> Other

Can we do some stupid bantz to get ourself over? "Tell you what, I'll do it with one hand even" just to mess with them?

>>2978766
If it's not rigged that might even give them a chance to win, are you insane!? doki doki

>>2978755
>> “Sure. Sounds fun enough.”

>>2978755
>“Sure. Sounds fun enough.”
In as disinterested and deadpan voice we can manage.

>>2978755
>> “Sure. Sounds fun enough.”
Lest just ask for a gun instead of shooting under our own power

>>2978755
>“Sure. Sounds fun enough.”

>>2978755
> “Sure. Sounds fun enough.”

Yeah, not surprised. May be able to have a short run tomorrow. For now, I'm done.

>>2978822
Thanks for running.

>>2978822
Sleep snug.

I wonder if they would complain about cheating if we used beams instead of mana blasts

>>2978884
They didn't specify single projectiles did they?

Also if the targets are moving we can just stop them with light barriers

>>2978755
> Other

Is that an order? Resigned tone.

>>2978755
>“Sure. Sounds fun enough.”
Almost forgot to vote

>>2978884
They did say we can use what we have.

>>2978915
>Look at our bag and see that we still have the bazooka in it


Sooooo tempted...

>>2978755
> Other: "Is that a order? If so sure."

>>2978755
>> “Sure. Sounds fun enough.”

>>2978891
I wonder if debris from explosions count, we could shoot infront of the targets and hit like, 10 of them with rocks 'n stuff

>>2979583
I wouldn't do it. One of the colors gives negative score and we can't control the debris beyond deciding where our initial shot lands.

>>2979604
fair point I forgot that detail

Off topic, but, anyone have quest recommendations in the same style or theme as this one?

>>2979694
Kiiiinda? There's a couple of quests that focus around killing magical girls that are active at the moment. Nothing quite like this though.

>>2979756
by all means, doesn't have to be magical girls. I am willing to archive dive.

>>2979694
What are you looking for? setting, tone, MGs, bruiser chicks?

>>2979777
quality of writing and tone, mostly, setting... inter-dimensional wayfarer is sort of generic right?

>>2979821
I've been reading quests for years now and the only quest I know that use the inter-dimensional wayfarer tidbit is tg meta quest, which is of dubious quality. I can also confirm other than that, it doesn't have the same feel by any stretch of imagination.

>>2979821

I'm building a much too long list, but it's taking a while.

>>2979604
I see it as a good way to practice using our mana to guide our blasts.

A key skill for future Chain Lightning.

We could also instead try to cover the negative point targets with mana of one frequency and then use a counter frequency to destroy the rest without touching them.

I see this as a straight up opportunity to experiment during the mission with low stakes.

>>2979907
Thank you based anon

>>2979821

>writing quality
I've many several over the years, but
>tone
is a little more difficult, at least for what I've found. Most of these will trend more serious than MGFH.
>inter-dimensional wayfarer is sort of generic right?
It is kinda generic, but it's also rather uncommon; No matches I know of there.

Not in any particular order.

>Maverick Hunker Quest
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Maverick%20Hunter%20Quest
Set in the Megaman universe, but I didn't know a thing about the setting before starting and have thoroughly enjoyed it. It does a pretty good job of balancing serious and fun, but as trended more dark over time. It's old, but still running when HC & CL can find the time.

>Deniable Assets Quest
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Deniable%20Assets%20Quest
You are a merc on the payroll of a corporation, but technically not on their payroll .as corporate war is illegal. Old, and technically finished, though the ending was sorta rushed as FG had to bow out for medical reasons, iirc. Tended toward a lighter tone.

>RE:Monster Ex Quest
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?searchall=re%3Amonster
Isaki before the genre had a name. You are reincarnated as a spider centaur, or drider. Somewhat serious initially, but silly amounts of high rolls eventually causes the tone to stay light and comfy (maybe a little too comfy at times). Note: It takes a long time to leave "home", but it does happen eventually. Technically on unannounced hiatus, generally considered dead.

>Strike Witches Quest
thread 1:
https://archive.4plebs.org/tg/thread/17545010/
the rest (might have to fiddle with the tags a little):
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=strike%20witches
You want high energy hijinks, intense action, and teenage girls strapping magic planes to their legs and dogfighting alien? You've some to the right place. A spinoff of the original Strike Witches series. Tone is tyically light, except for when it trips and falls down a deep, dark hole for a while. Note: Planefag (QM) is a highly polarizing figure. Typically, you either love him or hate him. He writes excellent characters and excellent action, but absolutely loves trolling his readers, and has a tendency to steer character decisions, for better or worse. He has also never finished a quest to date. He's still alive and quite active on twitter, but is no longer QMing. Take note of the chatter in-thread; there is a lot of write ups in here if that's your thing.

>Kant-O-Celle Quest
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Kant-O-Celle%20Quest
Another Planefag special. Much lower hijinks, but that's not a bad thing. This time, you're a freshly-forged admiral of the new ship-girl-things. Tone is more serious overall, but has the same occasional rapid swinging. Also lots of write ups here.

[1/3]

>>2980472

>Strike Witches 1989
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Strike%20Witches%201989
A Spin off of a spin off, '89 is a blend of planefag's SW universe with a healthy dose of Top Gun, set in 1989 instead of the 40's. Tone is more serious than planefag, but much more consistent. Finished properly, and GD is trying to get a new quest in the same universe in modern-ish day setup, but IRL is causing him issues. Also lots of write ups, including quest spin offs.


>Valen Quest
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Valen%20Quest
You are the heir to a major noble title, but your schemeing aunt is trying to marry you off before you can inherit. Not as political as it sounds. Tone is pretty firmly serious. The most important concept is your choice matter. A lot. We tend to fail more often than we succeed, Are you Forgetting something? but man, we do something right for once, there's nothing better. Old, but still running when Riz can make the time. One of my personal favorites.


>Lamia Daughter Quest
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Lamia%20Quest
You play a Lamia girl who was raised by a paladin after he killed your original parents. The one that got me into questing. It's been a long time since a last read it through, but it was thoroughly enjoyable. Tone is serious, but slightly odd. Finished, long ago. There's a spinoff-continuation that started not long after it ended, and is still running: Lamia Legacy Quest. Never could get into it myself, but it's worth a look.

>Totemist Quest
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Totem%20Quest
you are the Totemist for your small disconnected village, as your master went and got himself killed before you could finished your apprenticeship. If you kill creatures in a particular way, you can take trophies from them and fuse them with other objects to make powerful items. Starts a little slow, but speeds up after the initial hump. Diarca must be generating a huge update; he's been missing for over 2 years now. Tone is comfy and light, but played straight.

[2/3]

>>2980475

The forbidden zone: fiction.live (anonkun)
Most of what's on Akun is smut-filled fetish-bait, but there is some god content if you're willing to dig for it. I'll keep this site to a minimum for now.

>Maigcal Executive Operations Quest
https://fiction.live/stories/Magical-Operations-Executive-Quest/5RsmHtGLWLgX6tQsH/home
Hey look, another quest with Magical Girls! This one is about how things would be if MGs were a thing in WWII. Light tone, but plays itself straight. Is currently in a very long crossover that's notably darker than the normal stuff; current expectations are that it'll be at least a year before we return to normal.




I've got more I can dredge up given enough time an interest, but that's enough for now.

>>2980478
Thank you again sir, I shall toss these into a doc and peruse them when I can.
Probably for the best we don't derail/sage Handler's thread too hard.

Hyperdimensional Dwarf Fortress Quest is good fun.
If we pray hard enough Blorp will return!

Howdy, folks! I'll be writing in 30.

Rolled 3, 2, 10, 2, 7 = 24 (5d10)

>>2978755
>>2978760
>>2978762
>>2978763
>>2978766
>>2978777
>>2978779
>>2978780
>>2978806
>>2978821
>>2978909
Well...maaaybe if you squinted and turned your head, you could call this a sort of training? Even regardless...well, hell, it shouldn’t hurt anything directly if you go along with it. “Sure. Sounds fun enough.”

The bat belle scoffs. “Don’t sound like it do to you, but sure, whateves! You just wait right there and we’ll get to ya in a blink!” Finally daring to flap closer to the ground, she begins organizing the challengers, and now it’s merely a matter of waiting your turn…

“Wow. Didn’t think you’d go for it for free,” you hear Millie mutter. As you turn to her, she just shrugs. “What? You said you were here because you wanted money. I have to imagine you came from someone that was pretty mercenary- or worse.” She sighs again as she scowls. “I don’t think I’ve ever come across a loose summon asking for money, before. Favors, old objects, sacrificial animals, heck, there was one time with a newborn...but cash?”

“Not that we don’t appreciate it, of course!” Lysan’s mother says quickly, and his father nods in agreement.

“So, mind spilling WHY our coin is so important to you?” Millie asks. “I wanna take note of this one.”

>It’s for reasons for me to know, and you to wonder about.
>Just what IS your profession? Some kind of law enforcer?
>Money sustains me. Is that really hard to believe?
>Other

>>2983095
>Just what IS your profession? Some kind of law enforcer?

>>2983095
>>Sacrificial animals make too much of a mess, old objects are too fragile and old, and I'm usually the one that grants favors. All in all, money sustains me the in same way as money sustains you. Is that really hard to believe?
>On the other hand, i might be lying about that too. "Wink"

>>2983095
>>Just what IS your profession? Some kind of law enforcer?

>>2983095
>"Tell you what. I'll give you a chance to figure out the reason why until your brother's request is over. If you guess correctly, I'll tell you how to contact me."
>Just what IS your profession? Some kind of law enforcer?

>>2983095
>Just what IS your profession? Some kind of law enforcer?

>>2983095
>Other
>Would you believe me, even if I told you?
>Money is power

>>2983095
>It’s for reasons for me to know, and you to wonder about.

>>2983095
>Money sustains me. Is that really hard to believe?

>>2983132
>>2983167
Going with these in case of a chance for another visit here.

5 more minutes.

>>2983095
also changing my vote from >>2983114
for this >>2983114

>>2983213
...meant this one>>2983132

>>2983095
>>2983114
I like cagey

>>2983229
Honestly, most of the answers are along the same line. it would be fun if they were inserted in the text.

Yup, writing.