>>3825507
Been stalking /qst/ just for this, lets get to it!

head course for DUNNLIVIN as we planned.

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You roll over under the covers.

You sniff and smack your lips, it's late morning you think.

You still have her scent. Her taste. You sigh contently. Not how you imagined your college years but hey.

You feel a weight on the side of your mattress. Someone's sitting on your bed.

You hear a familiar slow and low voice. It's like listening to a glass Hennessy.

>>3825530
"Mornin' partner last night felt great, coulda sworn that double row shark teeth would've hurt."
rub her ears if you can.

>>3825535
This

>>3825530
"You're too nice, you know that? Crew's going to think I'm lazy. Gonna have to get an alarm clock, can't wake up early without a little bit of hate."

Go grab a shower and then coffee

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>>3825535
>"Mornin' partner last night felt great
"Mutual."
HIGHBALL kisses you on the forehead. She's playfully pinning you in bed. She's still pretty strong.
"Thanks for not being selfish, too. I mean. You coulda been but you weren't."

She pats you on the chest.

"And you're a little green- but ya got vim. That counts for a lot."

>coulda sworn that double row shark teeth would've hurt."

She beams at you, showing both rows.
"I got good technique mmhm."

>"You're too nice, you know that? Crew's going to think I'm lazy. Gonna have to get an alarm clock, can't wake up early without a little bit of hate."

"You're all good, pal Joey. Plenty of tick tocks left in the day, yeah? I'll be practising knife throwing if you need me!"

HIGHBALL finally clambers off you and exits, clicking her fingers while she walks.

You rub your eyes and go to the executive washroom.

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You wash and dress in your RIDERS. Its been cleaned and laid out for you.

You're carrying:

REVOLVER (4 bullets, 2 TROLLSTOPPERS)
24 bullets
1 mana potion
1 small health potion
1 large health potion
A fist sized sapphire

Good inventory.

You walk to the kitchen to grab a coffee. It's not amazing but it is hot.

JONES is happy you stopped by and is thrilled about all the meat MIKE brought with him.

He serves you up a grilled ham, sausage, mushroom and cheese omlette as if to make his point.

"That guy is giving me more to work with."

>>3825547
"Wow this is some first class stuff! glad to see our investment's paying off".
Scarf down on that chow.
(Also that's a locker right and not a fridge? might need to buy one at some point.)

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QM: Off to bed for now. Don't sweat too much.

A basic list of what you wanna say/do for when I get back is fine. I'll try to put it in a good order.

here's a map

>>3825555
QM: Yeah its just a cupboard.

>>3825547
Chat with Jones

"So how'd you end up being a chef on an airship?"

>>3825556
Somethings we might wanna do while we're onboard.
-Check out what sapphire is from SURREY, might be worth something other than selling.
-Have HB try on her diplomat outfit(Really wish we got the servant set, 100% it would've been a maid outfit).
-Chat up our companions and crew, see if we can unlock some stuff from them.

>>3825565
Add to this:
>Ask Burstock about the Everking, see what's the deal is with him
>Ask Mike if he wants dropping anywhere specific or if he's happy to trade wherever we go - maybe also ask him for tips how to survive out in the wilderness?
>Check the crew needs list, see if anyone wants anything

Currently working on improving the wiki.

Ways that you guys could help me
1) Give me full names, classes, and races of everybody in the crew and party members we've picked up
2) Give me the full names, classes, and races of everybody we've met or heard of so far.
3) Give me the names of any foes we've fought (preferably with a link to the suptg post that has them)

These would help me lay down the foundation for article expansion in the wikipedia (which I'm already doing but this would be an enormous help).

Also i can't remember the name of our ship. That would be appreciated as well.

Finally, what information is relevant to character templates?

>Picture
>Name
>Race
>Class
>Age
>Affiliations
>Relations

Anything else?

>>3825694
Might want to leave the characters to CF, since his interpretation is the canon. (ex.LUMSDEN and MIKE)
you could try and make the "Silver Lining" Article to keep track on the stuff we got on the ship, just update it as we go.

>>3825556
>>3825565
>>3825633
Supporting these.

>>3825713
Support

>>3825707
I'm mostly just adding places to stick stuff for him to fill in rather than adding my own information.

Does anybody know how to edit templates? Cause the character template I'm able to use is just not cutting it.

>>3825721
https://trust-a-goblin.fandom.com/wiki/Template:Character/doc
See the difference between imput and output?

>>3825707
mostly I just want to put in the placements for character pages, so if you could toss me any full names I'd appreciate it. Also lets me set up the templates for CF

>>3825728
Full names can be found here:
>>3823693
>>3823721
Also, what are you trying to edit on the templates?

>>3825750
figured it out in the end. Just made an entirenly new template named TaGCharacter

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Heck yeah! I was prepared to wait two weeks and I got a quest right away! Thank you QM!

>>3825694
You can update the spell list, we lost soar but gained draw. There are a few spell mistakes around the wiki.

I'd also add this pic (by LimeBreaker) of HB just because it is awesome and deserves to be shown.

>>3825561
Support.
Also Jones, is there anything we can do for you?

>>3825772
alrighty, well someone else seems to have done so, and I'm just about finished writing out the templates.

I should probably add a template for locations, but I can do that later. Hopefully this'll be enough for CF to work off of.

>>3825807
Good job I'll also try to edit the wiki.

>>3825814
it's a lot easier if you use the dropdown and then click 'classic editor' imo

Remember for big pages to put in __TOC__ (that's 2 underscores on either side) to force it to appear in the place you want it to appear, not just at the top of the page.

>>3825818
no idea how to do subcategories apparently... thought you just gave a category a category, but apparently I was wrong.

Either way, pretty much everything except the mobs now have pages, or at least links to pages, in place.

>tfw there's literally only 2 beds on the ship.

>>3826603
why i feel we should pour some of our funds into getting more beds. Also I think there's three.

>>3826704
if you're counting the wheel room fold out bench thing sure, shit doesn't even have a mattress.

>>3826709
Isn't there one int he vent room?

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>>3826794
By bed I mean the ones more comfortable than a floor.

>>3825713
Gonna support these.

>>3827005
so we should invest in some beds for folks, and try to figure out where we can stick them, or at least some proper roll matresses for folks on the fold out beds.

fist Wizard?

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I'm gonna address these best I can doing all current character related suggestion in clusters.

You can still add more as follow up questions. It's a safe bet, you can walk around freely and come back to talk to people later if you learn new info.
>>3825561
>Chat with Jones

>"So how'd you end up being a chef on an airship?"

"Just the skill I had. Spent years running a family restaurant. Didn't work out. Decided I may as well put my skills to good use while finally getting to see what's going on in this big crazy world. Started with convoys and boats. Now I'm here."

>Also Jones, is there anything we can do for you?

"Keep me in good ingredients and I'll keep you in good chow. Heh! WOuldn't kill you to keep your nose clean, too. I'm...still kinda processing what used to go on in this place."

>>3827203
>>"Keep me in good ingredients and I'll keep you in good chow. Heh! WOuldn't kill you to keep your nose clean, too. I'm...still kinda processing what used to go on in this place."

Well, dont worry about that being an issue in the future, I mean, imagine how it felt on our end!
And we'll probably keep up the do gooding as long as possible, or at least making ourself useful.

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>>3825633
You nod and tell JONES you should go.

You crop in on MIKE in his new quarters. He is sitting down with a small screwdriver in his mouth working on a large rifle of some sort.

He one sides his work so as not to be rude.

>>Ask Mike if he wants dropping anywhere specific or if he's happy to trade wherever we go

MIKE smacks his lips

"I uh...sorry. I must have misunderstood. I figured that since you invited me to an icebreaker last night and paid me 230g that you were hiring me. At least for a week or so. Did I read that all wrong?"

>- maybe also ask him for tips how to survive out in the wilderness

"Well the big iron is a good start. But your brain should be as loaded as your gun. Hit the books. Knowing is half the battle."

MIKE lights his pipe.

"Don't be shy with the potions. Just cause you have a healer doesn't mean she couldn't be doing something else given the chance. Cloudjars. Boomflasks. Grink. These can make a break a fight. I speak from a loners point of view, I realise."

MIKE takes a big draw from his pipe, and breathes the smoke through the ejection port of his rifle.

"Situational awareness is everything.

MIKE shrugs.

"But hey. You're 19 and have your own crew. Can't see you needing my advice."

>>3827203
“Convoys and boats? What kind? Government ships or privately own ones?”
Might be useful to know what kind of ships are out there.

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>>3827234
>“Convoys and boats? What kind? Government ships or privately own ones?”

JONES tastes from a saucepan

"Both. All. I've been on Buyfugllian trains of people looking for new fortunes. Been on boats with people who'd already found their's. Troop transports. Locamotive buffet cars. Even spent a year aboard The ceaseless.. They all had either too much demand or too restrictive a menu. When you cook for 100 people you menu has to be safe. Dull, in other words. Small business like this means I was on the move but could really see what I could do."

>>3827236
"The ceasless?.....is that a navy ship? seems pretty big for a 100 people onboard."

>>3827236
Go welcome Richter

see what she neds to make her room more confortable

ask her how her training was

what does she do for fun

>>3827236
Reassure Mike that he works for us for the time paid for. Rephrase question as more of: is there anywhere he would suggest going, either for trading purposes or good hunting.

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>>3827249
>"The ceasless?.....is that a navy ship? seems pretty big for a 100 people onboard."

"No no. The Ceaseless is that massive train. I guess you'd call it. There's no gaps on the track and it's really slow. It's constantly moving and passes through 3 cities. Two on the central belt. One in the elven territories. Moves slow enough that they can unload it as it moves through a city and refill in others. Mostly used for mineral transports I think."

>>3827261
QM is this just fluff or can we actually raid that thing?

>Go talk to LUMSDEN and use our charm and subtly reveal her tragic backstory as an adventurer.

>>3827263
against raiding the thing, or at least, against commenting on it with Jones, he is a by the law kinda guy and will not like it one bit

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>>3827256
>Reassure Mike that he works for us for the time paid for.

"Oh. That's good to know! I just hope I'm not wasting your time. I mean, wherever we go I'll try and round up some chow and herbs for us - even if I'm not in the adventuring party. I just hope you can find something for me to do when we're aboard the ship, too. I like to earn my money."

>>3827256
>is there anywhere he would suggest going, either for trading purposes or good hunting.

"KERDIL is a good place to hunt mobs if you can handle it. Lotta dwarves. Lotta baseheads. Worse things. JARKA has less mobs, but it has some odd little communities. If you stay sweet with them, you can trade. I don't always need what they have but..yeah they're okay. Any unmarked piece of long grass has potential. Especially on that island with lighthouse. There's bad trouble there, though. No ones attacked me, but they asked a lot of questions. Just called me 'ork' even after I told them my name. I dunno. Bad vibes."

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>>3825565
>Check out what sapphire is from SURREY, might be worth something other than selling.

You walk around the ship doing a good little boss tour. You drop in on SURREY who is head down as usual. She glowers at the SAPPHIRE.

"I am afraid I am a brewer first and foremost. I can no more tell you an alternate use for this rock than I can assess its value. Truth be told, I'm not even sure it's real. It might just be coloured glass."

>>3827319
where did she learn her trade?

what did she do to end up in a ship like this under cheasapeak?

>>3827319
this
>>3827320

Try having RICHTER look at the sapphire once you're done speaking to SURREY, she might have an idea what it is. (also what is that thing between us and the box with 2 potions on top?)

>>3827327
>>3827320
Grab those potions!

What are they?

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>>3827320
>where did she learn her trade?
" Oh, there are Brewer's Unions in every major city and a choice selection of minor ones. I studied at the one in Ginkakoo,myself."


>what did she do to end up in a ship like this under cheasapeak?

" Just sort of ended up that way. I worked for a few companies. Spent decades in a grink place. Easy and profitable but boring. Too many people. Always wanted to socialise after work. Started my own business. Couldn't get the supplies to make what I wanted. Worked at a mid range health potion place. Sold my own stuff on the side. Not always legal. Got rumbled and had my license threatened. CHESAPEAKE represented me legally free of charge - then hired me. Assured me a measure of autonomy and good ingredients. Been working for him since. Now you. Mixture finally good."

SURREY smiles a little

"Whatever bubbles, bubbles up"

>>3827333
Maybe ask before hand? They might not be completed or be part of the brewing process. Plus rude.

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>>3827333
You grab the potions and start turning the bottles over.

SURREY looks like she wants to yell but doesn't

"THOSE...those are the first two bottle of our vodka... I don't know if it's any good. I asked JONES to render down some of those apples you brought back and added them to the mix. Should make it taste better. But, that's all we have. The rest is still distilling."

>(also what is that thing between us and the box with 2 potions on top?)
"It's a planter box. No idea what's planted in it. But Ms Burstock drops by to water it."

>>3827340
Welp, we should ask Burstock about it

Grab one of the bottles for a test later

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>>3827250
You walk to RICHTER's room. Grateful that you got the manacles removed. She is doing fingertip pushups but stands up and towels off when she sees you.
>Go welcome Richter
"Thank you. Despite my many travels, I have never been on an airship or in such fascinating company. I only hope I can be an agreeable presence."

>see what she neds to make her room more confortable
"That remains to be seen. I have not had a room in so long, I do not know what to do with one. I look forward to finding out. Imagine having four walls to contain your possessions and express yourself and meet your needs. It is an engaging concept."

>ask her how her training was
"Nourishing and successful. Difficult in the best possible way. It changes a person. But the results are what they are."

RICHTER scratches her head.

"I apologise if I am rambling."

>what does she do for fun
"I like to test myself and help others. I try to find the ongoing balance between the reasoned but constrictive rules of the ternion unity and the harsh but balanced rules of nature. In my thoughts and my actions. I like to see how others would live their lives also. How often do they lie? And why?"

RICHTER cracks her neck.

"I have not had a proper hobby in some time. Perhaps now is the time? What do you recommend?"

>Try having RICHTER look at the sapphire
"Pretty. Is this some sort of welcoming gift? I do not require it. I am already uncertain of how to spend the money you gave me."

RICHTER forms a frame with her fingers and looks around the room.

"Perhaps a desk? Rooms have desks in them.."

>>3827364
"they do, and in case of enemy attack it is an useful prop to throw someone over"

"I'mnot sure if it counts as a hobby, but I can help you with two of your problems, we could try a friendly card game later, I'll invite some of the others and we can get to know each other while we sample the first batch of my vodka brand and I try to win back some of the money I just paid you, all in good fun of course, low bets only"

>>3827364
How typical was her training compared to the average Lacertomagus? Hearing her speak, she sounds more like some kind of Paladin, to be honest. A Paladin of the Iron, if you will.

>>3827273
definitely against raiding it. Half the reason that a train robbery goes well is that it's moving fast enough to keep it ahead of other persuit and rescue. If it's that slow then it'll be a problem.

>>3827653
Also, thought we were meant to be on the straight and narrow to a degree at least. Robbing a train doesn't really fit that MO, and the crew won't be happy bout it either.

>>3827657
I'm not against doing LIGHT skullduggery and illegal shit as long as it's against folks who can afford to be stolen from and we're not punching down.

But it's about sensible robbery. 9 times in 10 illegal activity is the result of stupidity.

My mother worked in the appelette court system. The case she told me about that sticks in the mind (while by no means the only example of 'all criminals are idiots') is the guy who told his gilrfriend that if she robbed the liquor store he'd give her half.

>>3827692
Yeah fair, I'm with you on that one. Honestly, the metric I'm using for this is 'will this upset Hank?' rather than 'is this strictly legal?'.

>>3827364
>I do not require it. I am already uncertain of how to spend the money you gave me.
Whatever makes you happy Richter, charity or something that helps your goals... perhaps mana or hp pots.

Have you ever been in Scadam?

>>3827364
"I see you brought your bed roll, maybe we can get you an actual bed with a desk when we get back to Dunnlivin."
"As for hobbies...we're running a partial brewery of sorts and I'm becoming an amateur connoisseur on fine ale myself maybe we can catch a drink or two together if you'd like."

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>>3827368
>"they do, and in case of enemy attack it is an useful prop to throw someone over"

Indeed. Or through.

>"I'mnot sure if it counts as a hobby, but I can help you with two of your problems, we could try a friendly card game later, I'll invite some of the others and we can get to know each other while we sample the first batch of my vodka brand and I try to win back some of the money I just paid you, all in good fun of course, low bets only"

"I would be happy to drink with you all sometime of course, but I feel there are certain games I am ill suited to. It's not a hard and fast code. It is simply how I live my life."

>How typical was her training compared to the average Lacertomagus?
"I have not met many other muscle wizards, so I could not tell you if I am different from how they normally are. Every one of us finds our own path and own strength, even if parts of our journey must be the same. There is no set order, no one way to build muscle. No one way to survive. Mine was a journey of preparation of both body and mind. Observe. Discover. Whatever else we know or don't know, by virtue of the very things that make us muscle wizards we will always be more worldly than when we began. If we were not, we would have died. It is a difficult path to walk , you see. The iron is not always known for making compromise. But that is why we respect it."

>Whatever makes you happy Richter, charity or something that helps your goals... perhaps mana or hp pots.
It will be interesting having mana pots at my disposal, yes. Even so, I must conserve them. Restraint is a part of true strength. I am sure I will think of something

>Whatever makes you happy Richter, charity or something that helps your goals... perhaps mana or hp pots.
" I have not. Sorry."

>"I see you brought your bed roll, maybe we can get you an actual bed with a desk when we get back to Dunnlivin."
"I will purchase what I require with the generous coin you have given me. If you find yourself at an excess, consider what you can do for others. I am complete."

>"As for hobbies...we're running a partial brewery of sorts and I'm becoming an amateur connoisseur on fine ale myself maybe we can catch a drink or two together if you'd like."
"Certainly."

>>3828955
Go talk to Lumsden

"So how'd you end up meeting Chesapeake anyway?"

"Are harpies or any other flying predator a concern while travelling?"

"How far can this ship go without needing to refuel? Could we make a trip from Scadam to Joonda in one shot, or would we need to make pit stops?"

"I'm thinking about investing in some ship upgrades, anything you think would be useful?"

>>3828964
sure, works for me

>>3828964
this and:

>Let her check out what the sapphire is for since she was an adventurer so treasure might be her forte. maybe get also some more background on other gems and loot from her adventuring days.
>What kind of ship is the Silver Lining, maybe it can be converted into a fantasy bootleg AC-130 with upgrades.
>What does it take to get a License/permit to land on CIVILIZED ports.
>Who'd win in a thigh melon crushing contest: Her, Richter, or Burstock?

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>>3828964
>Go talk to Lumsden

LUMSDEN is working a few leavers and flicks some switches on the dashboard, she turns to you and smiles.

"Back to DUNNLIVIN, right?"


"So how'd you end up meeting Chesapeake anyway?"

"Not much to it. I was dropping off a bunch of RINKAN in GANTON. He approached me and asked if my ship was available for hire. I said it was. He paid several month in advance and threw in a bunch of extra money on top. That was that."

>"Are harpies or any other flying predator a concern while travelling?

"Certainly can be. I tend to fly pretty high though so we'll generally be okay except during take offs and landings. Or if you ask me to fly low. Flying high uses more fuel, but I stand by it."

>"How far can this ship go without needing to refuel? Could we make a trip from Scadam to Joonda in one shot, or would we need to make pit stops?"

"Hmmm. Yes. If we stock up proper when we're in DUNNLIVIN. It's more of a point that I can't land in JOONDA. My ship isn't registered."

>"I'm thinking about investing in some ship upgrades, anything you think would be useful?"

LUMSDEN exhales and rubs her hips.

"Depends on what you want. Extra rooms can be useful. With a rope ladder upgrade, I could pull you out of dangerous situations from the ship, provided you're outside. Like I said. It depends on what you want."

>>3828994
that rope ladder seems useful, as the extra room too, I still want to make a Rec room where we can eat and do shit together

check if she knows how much the saphire is worth

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>>3828991
>>Let her check out what the sapphire is for since she was an adventurer so treasure might be her forte. maybe get also some more background on other gems and loot from her adventuring days.

LUMSDEN turns the SAPPHIRE over.

"Ah man. This was never my department. I just got in there and messed shit up. Left that sorta thing.."

Her enthusiasm fades

"Left that sort of thing to Skal. She would always sell the loot and divide it among us."

>>What kind of ship is the Silver Lining, maybe it can be converted into a fantasy bootleg AC-130 with upgrades.

"It's a CF - that's a Cloud Ferry for the uninitiated. It's not really made to have armour or weaponary -we'd have to supe up the engines if we add too much. But we can buff it up a little I guess."

>>What does it take to get a License/permit to land on CIVILIZED ports.

"Registering and applying with the transit authorities of the GTU. WHich - I have no interest in. DOWLER might be able to set something up but... I dunno."

>>Who'd win in a thigh melon crushing contest: Her, Richter, or Burstock?

"Richter could pulverise a melon in a second, if speed was the intention. There's be seeds everywhere and likely no melon to eat. BURSTOCK would take several tries, have to hitch up her skirt and eventually through repeated exertion, split the melon open. Slower, but probably more of a draw business wise. Crowd reaction is important. The simple answer is RICHTER."

LUMSDEN leans down to you and pats your face twice.

"And you're a very sweet young man for thinking I'd even be in the running against those two."

>>3829016
thank her for the chat

let's visit Burstock

Hey, what did you plant at the lab?

so, I'm with our first batch of locally produced vodka, want to try with the rest of us later?

so.....have you dated or....know things about dating a goblin? what would one like as a gift for example, I could ask but it's meant as a surprise

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>>3825633

BURSTOCKS door is closed.
You knock on BURSTOCKS door.

"it's open~"[/b]

You enter and find her relaxing on her cot bed with her feet up on her gin barrel.

She blinks and slowly stands up. She smoothes herself.

" Oh, hello, jefe. What can I help you with?"

BURSTOCK notices the vodka.

"AH. Nice."[/b]

>>Ask Burstock about the Everking, see what's the deal is with him

BURSTOCK puffs out her cheeks.

"Now there's a well with no bottom.

" Like...what does he do? WHo he is...where did he come from? Cause..like, all anyone has is speculation and legend."

>>3829016
>"Don't sell yourself short you got rockin' thunder thighs."
>"I'm guessing Skal was in your party, she sounds like a responsible and trustworthy if she was the one allocating the shares on the loot right?"
"We'll check out DOWLER for the upgrades and license then thanks for the info."

>>3829042
Have her regale the tale of the Everking while offering our vodka to join in on the drinking.
Also have her check out the sapphire it's blue she's blue and it might be magic.

Lumsden, you stop being best girl right this instant. There's virtually no chance /qst/ stops dating Highball. My heart just can't take it.

>>3829042
to Jones and Surrey: "how cool are you guys sharing a room. I don't know how long that's been going on what with previous management, do you want an extra room upgrade?"

>>3829053
Honestly when it comes to the sapphire I think we should just wait till Dunnlivin and see if The Baron or someone can value it. Doesn't seem like anyone round here's gonna know.

>>3829044
>rockin' thunder thighs
Yeah, don't say this.

>>3829057
Harem Route or bust, Joey is a MAN's man.

>>3829061
agree on not saying that, we just started dating someone, it's kind of assholish to start complimenting other people's tighs

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>>3829040
>Hey, what did you plant at the lab?

BURSTOCK blinks and then looks left and right. Genuinelly unsure.

"I thought you bought the planter box. Man I am LOSING it.

>so.....have you dated or....know things about dating a goblin? what would one like as a gift for example, I could ask but it's meant as a surprise

BURSTOCK places her hands on her hip and shakes her head, smiling.

"I have messed around with goblins, yes. I can tell you the basics. Ear rubs good, hand holding bad, gold good, utensils bad - but the most important thing when dating a goblin - especially one so furiously independent as to leave her burrow is to think of her as an individual. Do not think 'what would a goblin like?' , think 'what would Highball Nepermuk like?' If you don't know - spend more time with her until you do. If you want the real deal and not just some fucking around with an oddly hot and motherly goblin barbarian then you can't rush it."

BURSTOCK bugs her eyes a bit.

"Just as an example, I mean."

>Also have her check out the sapphire it's blue she's blue and it might be magic.

BURSTOCK looks at the SAPPHIRE a while then sniffs.

BURSTOCK bites the SAPPHIRE.

"It's not novelty candy. I've worked out that much. See what you can get for it. "

>>3829067
it should yeah, thanks for the advice

you adventured before, right? know of any interesting places we could try our luck?

you were awesome at the forest, we would be dead and gone if not for your healings....we got off to a rough start, mostly my fault I admit, but I'm really glad you came along

so what does Burstock do for fun aside from cactus tending and a fine taste for gin?

>>3829067
>"Hey if you already *knew* that hand holding was a no go why'd you ask HB for one?"
>"What does it take to get a GTU license for magic? like an exam?"

>>3829067
For those who didn't check the previous threads, Joey bought the planter from the Baron, who didn't know what was planted in it either. So we've got no idea what the plants are until they bloom.

We're really establishing Joey as not a detail oriented person, aren't we?

>>3829084
Compleate airhead, I guess we just asked her because she waters it.

>>3829067
So, what's your story with plants? You seem to like them, a change of pace from tending to flesh and bone?

>>3829067
So, Gose and Burstock huh? Noted.

>>3829084
Hey, there's a character flaw to overcome.

>>3829084
>>3829090
It's down to us as a thread to remember things I guess as an interpretation of Joey.

>>3829067
How does one get to know it's own body? I'd like to learn some healing for emergencies

>>3829090
who's Gose? Another lady gobling I don't know? As long as she doesn't come for HB

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>>3829072
>you adventured before, right? know of any interesting places we could try our luck?

"Depends on what sort of adventure you have in mind. For unmatched excitement, most of the unexplored lands are to the north. In the orkish archipelagos. For sheer profit - we oughtta go to the Speelskard hotsprings and roll people there. Lotta scumbags go to that place."

>you were awesome at the forest, we would be dead and gone if not for your healings....we got off to a rough start, mostly my fault I admit, but I'm really glad you came along

BURSTOCK mimes bathing motions.

"You are very welcome.

>so what does Burstock do for fun aside from cactus tending and a fine taste for gin?

I like games of chance. Dice games especially. I like to nap. I like to throw myself violently into a cactus and heal myself at least once a day. It keeps me sharp. I like to experience new things. Since I can heal I can give many things a shot with relative safely. Turns out boffing something chitinous sin't as dangerous as you'd think. It's a good time. And now I know that."

>>"Hey if you already *knew* that hand holding was a no go why'd you ask HB for one?"

"In case she said yes. It had been some time since I had seen a goblin and I got excited. I asked, hoping she would be enterprising. I guess she was, really but...I am still sorry for what it's worth."

>>"What does it take to get a GTU license for magic? like an exam?"
"Several. Gotta pass everything in college, lodge an application - background checks - the works. It's kind of a big deal. Even then, unless it's part of your job, you'd probably have to file an incident report if you use magic in public in a proper city. Lotta rules."

>So, what's your story with plants? You seem to like them, a change of pace from tending to flesh and bone?

"The berries are for muddling with gin. The cactus is part of my morning routine. I guess I'm watering the planter box because I like to drop in on people here. So I bring SURREY coffee and tend to the planter box."

>>3829100
speaking about the people here, what do you think of the new hires?

>>3829107
I think after this round we can drop off at HB's, bring her something tasty, sweet too if Jones has something

"how are you beautyful? just made the rounds, we got quite the collection of characters on board right?"

"so, I was thinking, what's do you like to eat? if I ever take you out to dinner that some info I must have"

>>3829100
> Turns out boffing something chitinous sin't as dangerous as you'd think. It's a good time. And now I know that."

Gilcrest moves faster than I thought. Explains the high five though. Good for him.

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>>3829092
>How does one get to know it's own body? I'd like to learn some healing for emergencies.

BURSTOCK stretches and clamber back onto her bed.

"I can't teach you to be a vitamagus, Joe. I think..maybe there is something within the spheres of magic that anyone can learn. I believe with a little extrapolation I can teach you that. But.."

BURSTOCK sits back up and squeezes your bicep

"I don't know how much more change you can handle right now. Keep me in mind, next time you're ready to learn something."

>speaking about the people here, what do you think of the new hires?

Richter waffles a little but she's a well meaning girl. If I thought she was interested, I'd kinda invite her to destroy me but I dunno if that's a thing. Her experience is different to mine, but she's pretty worldly. "

"Shennandoah, though. He's kinda awkward but seems good natured. It's like he's polite but also not great with people. Does that make sense? I dunno. I like him."

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QM: Just gonna have BURSTOCK explain the everking. Figure that should be it's own thing or last or something.

>>3829092
Gose (pronounced GO-suh) is another Goblin I sketched. Generally shown in the present day as a working mother goblin with kids. I've been playing as her younger self through a DnD game so I can better understand the character.

Before anyone asks, that's not young HB.

>>3829113
"I'm starting to think you're a little bit of an 'M' Burst but hot either way."
"Yeah mike is a Chill kind of guy from what I can see, I'm sure he'll warm up to us overtime."

>>3829116
Question
What ungodly creature would come out of Joey and HB? 1/4 elf and human plus 1/2 goblin? Jesus!

If we are making conversation with HB

"You taste good you know? Like a classy drink."

"I'm dying to see you on that diplomat costume, indulge me later will you? And as fair is fair, any requests?"

"We got our first vodka, how about some dice and drinks later with burstock, richter and whoever else shows up?"

We should buy her some better knives and give as a present later

>>3829117
>hitting on literally every girl
Anon please. Harem a shit. A shit I tell you!

>>3829113
Drop in on Gilcrest after we're done talking to Burstock, think he's the only one we haven't chatted to yet.

>>3829123
OP gives us top tier waifus and you expect me to ignore them?!
why are you gay

>>3829134
I have to agree with the other anon, harens always end up with players trying to juggle all those relationships and trying to keep them "fair" while none of them feels deep or meaningful because we constantly have to go from one to the other

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>>3829142
Fair enough but HB can still be the main priority, no need to juggle to be "fair", we can probably use romance to unlock traits from other Characters.
Wusses

>>3829154
friendship can probably unlock them too

We should try to develop a double attack with HB

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BURSTOCK grabs the vodka and pours a couple of glasses. She toasts.

"Okay. SO. The Everking."

She sips the vodka and makes a slight face.

"Mnhm, Anyways. We're gonna have to go back to the past for this. Before the great unity. Before Luton. Before the war. Before the empire. The elves hadn't sent out a single boat.

Elves. Orks. Humans. All living on separate lands. All certain they are the sole residents of this planet. Madness, right? But there it was.

The humans of the central band had long been in touch with the hud. Magic was a way of life for them. They were not using it as well as they could, obviously. It was the orks that taught them discipline and elves that taught them standards. Even so. Magic was everywhere.

To heal. To help crops. And indeed, to entertain.

There was one such entertainer - a stage magician who sought true greatness in his field. He did not know how to become stronger. Only knew that he wanted to. He practised every day. He would meditate. He would look to the sky for answers. He would whisper to shadows, they say.

He was not evil. He did not want to hurt. He sought only brilliance. He simply wanted to make people love magic. He wanted to be the best.

They say he was still a young man by the time he was playing to sold out auditoriums. 250 people. 500. 2000. They said he could talk to animals. Contact the dead. Bend space. And he could put on a show like no one else.

His theatrics became more and more bizarre but the crowd loved it. He assume personas throughout his show, but he always defaulted to his own self at the end.
A world class entertainer in his signature white suit, purple shirt and swirling cape. Classic stuff.

One night. Sell out performance. He came on stage to thunderous applause. He had a stag skull over his face.

LADIES and GENTLEMAN!! I come to you tonight reborn! Not merely a magician! But a god of the forest and nature! I walk among you to share my magic.

Applause.

For my first trick - or shall I say 'miracle'?

Laughter.

"I will reach into this fine top hat and produce my own head!"

Basic portal magic. We know this now.

Didn't work.

We dunno what he pulled out of that hat, but. He changed. Everything changed. The world had its first lich.

Perhaps he tore off hos own head and his own soul all at once. Whatever happened. He is now sure he is a god and...well, he may as well be.

He found ancient dragon bones and formed them onto his own body. He lives now in the vast and dangerous KARDIBA forest. Mad but..probably harmless.

Wherever there is unexplained undeath roaming, he manifests. Some say the whole world is his phylactery."

BURSTOCK finishes her drink.

"We're all just guessing of course. It's not like anyone who saw his final performance actually survived."

>>3829154
>he doesn't want to be completely devoted to his goblin wife
You don't have what it takes, anon

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QM: fwiw, flirting , like saying 'hot' or 'nice' is probably always fine. Friendships are good.

It's an open game, and you can pursue whoever you like with all seriousness.

Just letting you know the results will be more like how such things tend to work out irl, not in anime.

>>3829173
He touched me with that dragon bone arm, did you see it? Changed one of my spells

>>3829173
>"Back in the KIANI forest we saw his 'shadow', does the dead usually crop up when he's around the area? and uh can anyone "communicate" with him properly?
>>3829184
this

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>>3829185
>"Back in the KIANI forest we saw his 'shadow', does the dead usually crop up when he's around the area?

BURSTOCK nods.

Basically. His connection to the HUD - the mana stream is so powerful that he is visible to those that have the capacity to reach the mana flow. Even if they are not wizards. If JONES or CHESAPEAKE had been with us - they would have 'seen' him also.

Goblins. Orks. Trolls. None of them have hud. Mana.

Wherever he is strong enough to manifest, there will be unquiet dead."

>and uh can anyone "communicate" with him properly?
"How do you mean properly? He generally just mind talks with people. I dunno if it ever goes badly. It's not like we would know if he was doing terrible things....we just assume he isn't. My brief exchanges with him have always been fine. He just spoke about how much he could see. And thanked me for something. DUnno what. Good or evil he is quite QUITE insane."

>He touched me with that dragon bone arm, did you see it? Changed one of my spells
"What you saw would have been through your eyes and brain. It is very interesting that he managed to alter your spell loadout. I hope it's not sinister"

>>3829185
>>3829184
Agreed

Ask her if she interacted with him

>>3829203
We got mana drain from it

>>3829203
"So all in all he's a non-malevolent entity that sometimes interact with people. What race was he?"
>"What you saw would have been through your eyes and brain. It is very interesting that he managed to alter your spell loadout. I hope it's not sinister"
"It was cool, he at least ask me first and gave me a choice."

>>3829178
>>Just letting you know the results will be more like how such things tend to work out irl, not in anime.
>Has a light novel title.
>Set in a fantasy
>Cute girls
This will not deter me but Big Scam.
why do this

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>>3829207
>Ask her if she interacted with him

BURSTOCK shakes her head as she stretches.

"Nope. I was busy explaining the Everking's deal to your girlfriend."

>We got mana drain from it

"Neat. Two things to keep in mind.
ONE:
Not everything has mana. You wont waste mana if you cast it on something that has non, but it will use your turn.

TWO:
WHile draining mana to 0 will knock someone unconscious, drain will not to it subtly. The mana will emerge from them in glowing spheres that make a whistling noise. They'll know you're doing something. It's no good for spycraft."


QM: Sleeping now, but please write down any more questions/interactions you wish for from various characters. You can revisit them.

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>>3829220
> What race was he?"

BURSTOCK stares at you in case you're joking. Blinking slowly.

She smirks.

"He uh..was human, Joe.'

She laughs a little.

>why do this

QM: I have no answer for this, sorry.
Okay, this time I'm off to bed.

>>3829230
>You're lucky you're pretty, sometimes
"I'll take that as a compliment, I-I can be smart...sometimes. It just seemed like he was something else from your story."

Good night CF

>>3829220
Y'all are sad that this isn't harem anime when y'all are ignoring the possibility of playing matchmaker. Then we can optimize our party's support bonuses.

>>3829230
do the wiki templates I set up help at all CF?

>>3829230
"I'd never have guessed. We're gonna be heading out soon. Make sure to fear up." *Give finger guns and go find highball.*

>>3829230
"One of my professors once described me as the kind of guy who'd wade through a river only to then notice the bridge."

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>>3829245
>"I'll take that as a compliment, I-I can be smart...sometimes. It just seemed like he was something else from your story."

BURSTOCK nods, understandingly

>"One of my professors once described me as the kind of guy who'd wade through a river only to then notice the bridge."

"They were very insightful. But it must be said, wading through the river is much better exercise."

>We're gonna be heading out soon. Make sure to gear up.

BURSTOCK returns to her barrel bed.

"mmhm."

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>>3829275
QM: They seem like they're gonna work out just fine, yeah.

Again, you can try the harem route but it's going to be tricky. You're not gonna get all the girls/guys throwing themselves at you just by NOT being an irredeemable asshole and occassionally scratching your the back of your head bashfully.

>>3829893
just once in a quest I'd like to not go the harem route you know?

Plus I think it'd honestly make Highball feel -less- and that is the worst thing you can do to someone you care about.

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>>3829920
QM: You are probably right.

>>3829920
Agree 100%, I'm fully against the harem route for the record. Not only is it dumb in concept and imo kinda boring character-wise, CF seems to be telegraphing pretty hard that it won't turn out great (at least given our track record for tact).

Secret ulterior motive: I'm a despicable yurifag and the more girls our boy Joey gets the fewer girls can get with other girls. Sue me.

>>3829981
I mean, Burstock is already confirmed to be at least bi. We're halfway to one already.

>>3829998
>bi =/= polyamorous.

>>3829920
>>3829932
>>3829981
I'm against the harem route too, we can be friendly with the other girls without Joe's penis getting involved.
Also, reading you all trying to hit on everything with breasts on every single interaction is kinda cringy. Even HB is bound to get tired of how we can't seem to hold a conversation with her without trying to get into her pants in the same breath.

>>3830003
I mean "halfway" in the sense of "halfway to a yuri route." That is to say, you need at least two girls confirmed to be into girls. We have one.

>>3830005
I still think we should be cuddle bugs with her, but then I'm personally always for PDA/physical displays of affection, and I think that'd mean a lot to Highball given the way goblins are seen at large and it'd be a pretty significant display of 'we love you and fuck what other people think'

Otherwise I agree. Just so long as we remain snuggly.

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>>3830005
>>3830017
QM: To be fair, HB has demonstrated check out other people , too. Commenting to you that she wished RICHTERS hair wasn't so long that it covered her butt etc.

I don't wanna lock down your interactions too much. Do what you think works and gauge peoples reactions. You are unlikely to do any damage that you can't undo.

Anyways- where to next? HIGHBALL's room?

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>>3830017
Hey, I've got nothing against PDAs in general and cuddling in particular, especially when goblins are all about sitting in people's laps even when they're not dating. I was more talking about things like, for example, the guy asking to go look for HB and start the conversation commenting on how she tasted and asking her to get in diplomat costume.

>>3830029
>I don't wanna lock down your interactions too much.
No worries, it was more a comment to my fellow anons than a request to stop us.

>Anyways- where to next? HIGHBALL's room?
Sure why not? I'm sure she'd like to taste the first batch of spirits produced in the Silver Lining. First of more to come, I'm sure.

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You walk back down to HIGHBALL's room and walk in.

She is doing up the back zip on her new dress. She bounces her tiny ponytail and twirls to look at you.

"What do we think? Pretty *click click*"

>>3830076
"Holy shi- . . . Promise to be careful who you show that to?"

Anything we should move from our inventory to hers guys?

>>3830084
support

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>>3830084
>"Holy shi- . . . Promise to be careful who you show that to?"

HIGHBALL saunters up to you.

"Pal Joey, if we ever go a big city - I'm gonna HAVE to wear this or something like it."

>>3830216
>"Well, it looks great on you, anyway... wait, servant's outfit?"

>>3830288
we really do have goldfish memory, huh? it was the other outfit we could get for her

>>3830216
>"Well, it looks great on you, anyway"

we have a memory.

>>3830216
>Remind me to buy a big stick to beat off all the other guys with because they'll come flocking.

>>3830288
not this please.

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>>3830288
>>"Well, it looks great on you, anyway... wait, servant's outfit?

" I think that's what the mogwomp said. It makes sense, really. Stray goblins are considered a huge hassle in major cities and we're given automatic clearance under the GTU."

She cracks her neck a little and sets about getting changed.

"So basically a goblin needs to be assessed and given approval by the local and regional SATs. Merchants get temporary passes. Diplomats and goblins who work for ternion species get more permanent clearance but generally need either their handler or boss nearby. If I look like either a diplomat or a servant, a SAT would have to be really bored to wanna check my papers. It's a deterrent. "

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>>3830301
>>3830308
>>3830318
QM: Sorry guys. I need to do a certain amount on the fly. Don't sweat it.

It makes Joey kinda Solid Snake/Zoolander ish at times. That's fine.

>>3830324
no problem. It happens :)

>>3830321
"Either way you look elegantly fine, They'd be too distracted just looking at you for any checks to happen."
"Mind joining for a drink on the deck? seems like a romantically appropriate place for a casual drink and a chitchat."
*Present the vodka I hope we still have to her.
"I've just been wondering why does the GTU only comprise of Human, Elves, and orcs as a ternion species? Why not the other intelligent races?"

>>3830369
support

>>3830369
Oh yeah, good question. I know why blooches aren't, and I can easily guess why trolls aren't either, but why not goblins?
(also, I don't remember, did anyone ever explain exactly what gopniks are?)

>>3830369
Support!

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>>3830369
>"Either way you look elegantly fine, They'd be too distracted just looking at you for any checks to happen."

She smirks as she pulls her stockings back on.

"Most folks aren't that into goblins, fella."

>Mind joining for a drink on the deck? seems like a romantically appropriate place for a casual drink and a chitchat."
*Present the vodka I hope we still have to her.

"Sure, why not? Just gimme a sec."

>"I've just been wondering why does the GTU only comprise of Human, Elves, and orcs as a ternion species? Why not the other intelligent races?"

"Well, mogwomps have been worked into the fold, and aptgangrs, natch. But mogwomps don't got a lot of stipulations and aptrgangrs used to be elves, orks, humans or grels. SO that's not a problem. But the rest of us - we got rules. Demands. Goblins want what we got more than what the GTU can offer us. Some burrows send envoys to see if we can discuss things, soften trade laws , poaching laws and breeding procedure but that's not really a thing. When do goblins stop being goblins if we do what they want us to? It's a whole lotta applesauce."

HIGHBALL buckles up her shorts.

"As far as Ophiachans and Pajaks go, well they're split into too many tribes with too many differences. Some are dangerous, some aren't. Some are just kinda dumb. You can't form an alliance with Pajaks as a species because they don't even work with each other."

Highball shakes the styling out of her hair.

"And well, the Nowls aren't really seen as a separate species -rightly or not. And by virtue of being nowls they've rejected society anyways."

>>3830438
>>3829122
This

>>3830438
>breeding procedure
Is this something we'd know about ourselves? The GTU doesn't still practice eugenics does it?
If not ask her about why poaching laws and breeding procedures would matter?

>>3830496
support

>>3830438
>"Most folks aren't that into goblins, fella."
Well, I haven't met enough goblins yet to know if I'm into goblins or just into you.

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>>3830496
>ask her about why poaching laws and breeding procedures would matter?

HIGHBALL finishes dressing and gives her backside a quick pat with both hands.

"Goblins have long established traditions and beliefs that seem harsh to others. The product must be obtained. Power must be sought. Only the strong survive.


It is a fight to be the sheeba of a goblin burrow. AND once you're there you need you - and your bloodline to stay there. A sheeba wont waste her time raising gobletts that can't succeed her properly. If you take my meaning.

But on the flipside, you need your underlings and their children to be strong but not an actual threat. So if someone under a sheeba has a kid who is strong - obviouslly strong. They had better send that kid packing or hide them. A Sheeba will not risk being overthrown."

HIGHBALL walks past you and grabs the vodka.

"The roof, right?

Regarding poaching. It's generally accepted among you guys that smarter species -elves, ophiachans, some pajaks aren't hunted for their product. Well, goblins don't see it that way. The sorta hoobascotch that chesapeake was doing? Pretty normal for goblins. Some of our oldest traditional potions require the capture and rendering of such creatures. Lotta gobs don't wanna budge on that."

SHe glances down a little.

"There are reasons why folks don't like goblins much, Joe.

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>>3830746
>Well, I haven't met enough goblins yet to know if I'm into goblins or just into you.

HIGHBALL gives you an impressed sly glance ash she pauses part way through climbing the ladder to the deck.

"Not bad. Smooth as eggs in the coffee, pal."

You both step out onto the deck of the ship. The air is brisk and clear. You can see DUNNLIVIN in the distance.

HIGHBALL takes a pull of the vodka and makes a face. She hands you the bottle.

"Well, not everyone comes out of the gate strong."

>>3830779
>“Something the matter partner?”

>>3830779
Drink some too, it seems to not be that good but its a first try

"You know, this time last week I was only thinking of the next test or magic project while I didn't even know what major I wanted to specialize in.....I still don't know but I feel so much better now, the freedom to go and do whatever I want....it's intoxicating."

"Thank you again for giving me this chance HB, you are one hell of a partner."

Give her a kiss and wrap our arm around her shoulder while we watch the horizon

"So, what does miss ball likes to eat? I have to know when I take you to dinner right?"

>>3830816
support, romantic and kind of a cool way to arrive to Dunnlivin. We can ignore how bad the Vodka is, we got good company.

Man, I love this quest.

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>>3830815
>“Something the matter partner?”

"Well, this vodka is not amazing. Not actually gross but not amazing. Also..I could be wrong but I think the regenerative properties of the magic infused apples is automatically healing the alcohol out of us."

You pause. You're not a great drinker and you've drunk a couple of glasses of this stuff without even a buzz. Dang.

>"You know, this time last week I was only thinking of the next test or magic project while I didn't even know what major I wanted to specialize in.....I still don't know but I feel so much better now, the freedom to go and do whatever I want....it's intoxicating."

>"Thank you again for giving me this chance HB, you are one hell of a partner."

"Hey, it's all good , doughy. Life is for living and I'm feeling pretty damn alive these days. Got freedom AND prospects. It's an amazing situation. I got you to thank for it, in many ways. So we can call it.."

>Give her a kiss and wrap our arm around her shoulder while we watch the horizon

HIGHBALL startles slightly making a noise like a woken cat. She relaxes soon afterwards and rest against you.

"...squaresies..."

Though not audible, you can feel HIGHBALL is purring.

>"So, what does miss ball likes to eat? I have to know when I take you to dinner right?"

HIGHBALL giggles.

"Same things as most people Mr Nut. I'm not big on anything involving utensils. Truthfully I got a jones for some pickle chips but I dunno if Morden's does those."

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>>3830382
>I don't remember, did anyone ever explain exactly what gopniks are?

QM: Though occasionally joked about to that effect, a gopnik is not actually a separate species. They are a tracksuit clad, heavy drinking, heavy smoking, quite rude class of ternion species (almost always elves) that can be found in many major cities.

>>3830898
Rub her ears.

>>3830898
"Vodka that can't get you drunk. That's going to be a tough sell. I guess things have been going a bit too smoothly, we were due a setback or two."

"So you leave your burrow and eventually are hired to scout for the lovely gentlemen we recently melted and decapitated, but what happened in-between? Hard times, fun times, a few heartbroken Grel lovers to spice things up for the audience?"

>>3830955
This while rubbing her ears.

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>>3830919
>Rub her ears.

HIGHBALL makes an appreciative chirp but squirms a little.

"Don't tease me Joe. We're gonna be landing soon..."

>"Vodka that can't get you drunk. That's going to be a tough sell. I guess things have been going a bit too smoothly, we were due a setback or two."

"Check- mediocre vodka that can't get you drunk. We can market it as a slow release health tonic I guess but yeah. It's not a winner."

>"So you leave your burrow and eventually are hired to scout for the lovely gentlemen we recently melted and decapitated, but what happened in-between? Hard times, fun times, a few heartbroken Grel lovers to spice things up for the audience?"

"Hard times can be fun times. I was - and still am - a goblin for hire. Sometimes that means killing people. Or drinking all their pepsi. Sometimes...sometimes you even gotta hold hands. But it keeps you moving. Gets you your next manhattan and your next warm bed. It's not bad. This is the way to go, though. A good business."

HIGHBALL smiles up at you

"You think I've broken some hearts? Maybe. Never meant to."

She slips over to the side of the ship. She smiles back at you.

"I've definitely broken some things.

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>>3830979
>She slips over to the side of the ship

QM: I should confirm:
She's not repelling down the side of the ship. She's walking to the port side of the deck and looking over the railing.

>>3830979
>She slips over to the side of the ship. She smiles back at you.

"I've definitely broken some things.

w8 is she killing herself?
Try catching her before she falls.

>>3830979
"Broken a few things humh? I can imagine that" laugh a little with the goblin murder machine

"I never flew in one of these, quite the sight"

"So, you learned all that fighting on the burrow? For how long are you a goblin for hire?"

Depending on the mood

" any family you care about? My parents are sure gonna be shocked with my sudden entrance in thr potion business"

>>3830979
You are not used to too much contact right? My bad, I'll try not to surprise you when I do.

Just because she always flinch when we touch her, we should try to make it obvious we are doing it or say something first

>>3831046
My friend. Never apologize for making a woman blush.
>>3830979
"So. Aside from this horrible healing tonic. Have you had any other ideas you wish to try?"

>>3831053
Good point

>>3831069
Nice dude

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>>3831025
>"Broken a few things humh? I can imagine that" laugh a little with the goblin murder machine

"I'd have thought so." she snickers a little.


>"I never flew in one of these, quite the sight"

"It's something alright. Bit like a bet-bet that you can sleep in. Smells better too."

>"So, you learned all that fighting on the burrow? For how long are you a goblin for hire?"

"Nah, I was a tunnel runner. Messages. Scouting. Supply runs. I went up and dust when I was about 15. My manman, she figured I wasn't gonna amount to much so she let me run around but when I started getting swole I heard her bumping gums to her friends that she;s either gonna rat me out to the sheba OR zotz me herself. Just to get in the good books. SO I'm gone ,baby. Solid gone."

>" any family you care about?

"Aha. Nope. Buncha bad numbers."


>My parents are sure gonna be shocked with my sudden entrance in thr potion business
"Pretty sure they're gonna be more surprised about the goblin that's travelling with you."

>You are not used to too much contact right? My bad, I'll try not to surprise you when I do.
"You're all good, Joe. I'll get used to it. You'd just better be ready for me to reciprocate sometimes."

>"So. Aside from this horrible healing tonic. Have you had any other ideas you wish to try?

HIGHBALL leans into the breeze as the lowers slightly.

"I have the sort of ideas that can support one moxy filled gob, not run a business. That is some next level lettuce. Not my wheelhouse."

>>3831069
QM: FUck yeah, fan art!

>>3831083
Join her there

"I hope you know I'm just improvising wherever we go, if I'm about to fuck up tell me alright number one?"

"Surprised? Maybe, but you are too cute for anyone to resist."

Drink some more healing vodka

"I enjoy suffering it seems, bad drinks piss me off, what about you?"

>>3831083
>"Nah, I was a tunnel runner. Messages. Scouting. Supply runs. I went up and dust when I was about 15. My manman, she figured I wasn't gonna amount to much so she let me run around but when I started getting swole I heard her bumping gums to her friends that she;s either gonna rat me out to the sheba OR zotz me herself. Just to get in the good books. SO I'm gone ,baby. Solid gone."
"Are all burrows that cut-throat? There must be some that'd be much kinder."
>"I have the sort of ideas that can support one moxy filled gob, not run a business. That is some next level lettuce. Not my wheelhouse."
"No worries partner, I'll handle all that my noggin's been joggin' non-stop to keep us afloat."
>"Aha. Nope. Buncha bad numbers."
"I hope you can consider this crew as one, from what I can tell we drifter's need to stick together."

>>3829981
I share your secret motive

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>>3831102
>"I hope you know I'm just improvising wherever we go, if I'm about to fuck up tell me alright number one.

"That's what the coupon's for, yeah? Don't worry - I'll keep you in line."

>"Surprised? Maybe, but you are too cute for anyone to resist."

"You're biased. But thanks. Lotta SATs would argue with you."

>"I enjoy suffering it seems, bad drinks piss me off, what about you?"

" I dunno. Ain't suffered much. In the realm of drinks I'd give this a D."

>"Are all burrows that cut-throat? There must be some that'd be much kinder."

HIGHBALL takes another pull of vodkant

"I'm sure there must be. But they'd better stay quiet and sneaky like. Or one of the tough burrows will just roll em."

>"No worries partner, I'll handle all that my noggin's been joggin' non-stop to keep us afloat."

She gives you a sly look

"That's what non-stop looks like, huh? Just razzin'. You're doing fine."

>"I hope you can consider this crew as one, from what I can tell we drifter's need to stick together."

"Best deal going."

We are starting to make the conversation go in circles. Go to down the railing into the ship.

>>3831164
is it near time for sunset?
watch sunset together if it is

>>3831164
"It's about time to get ready to land, let's pack it in, it's been swell chattin'"
>>3831202
Agreed but I was hoping to talk about traps cause maybe Goblins might be in to that sort of thing but I guess will talk about it at SCADAM or DUNNLIVIN
Action:
Prep up for dis-embankment. Tell the crew and party to get what they need from DUNNLIVIN.

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>>3831213
QM: It's more like 11:45am.
If you're good with all current conversations, we can touch down in DUNNLIVIN.
I'll get into that next time

>>3831229
ok, let's do it

I just realized something, Grells in this have red hair, did we dye ours like Burstock or are we like a half breed half breed?

>>3831238
QM: I dunno if my monitor is different or what, but Joey is meant to have red hair. Not red like Valk's, but still red. I guess I might've goofed.

>>3831069
Fuck yes, nice one.

>>3831152
Ah, I see you're a man of culture as well. Glad to hear I'm in good company.

>>3831229
After our fond farewells with HB, swing by Gilcrest quickly, see how he's doing.

>>3831247
It looks dirty brown but if canonically red then ok..
Speaking of Valk...
>Ask Burstock what are the qualifications for Thanomagics
This might actually help.

>>3831254
Come to think of it, in the long term are we planning to ever go back to get qualified in magic shit? From what Burstock says it doesn't seem like it's that worth it for what we're doing (mostly outside of GTU so far), and we seem to have enough ability to bootleg spells as it is.

>>3831269
It's enough for now but we can try learn a few spells from specialist classes, Thanomancy(Necromancy) seems very practical.

Hb looks awesome in the diplomatic dress, we should go to a big city just to try it.

>>3830955
>Vodka that can't get you drunk. That's going to be a tough sell.
Hmm, I dunno. I know enough people IRL that like to brag about their alcohol resistance that would absolutely love something that tastes alcoholic but can't get them drunk.
We should probably let Surrey know that she added the wrong kind of apples to the mix before she makes much more of it, though.

>>3831269
IIRC, we told Highball that we just wanted to learn spells without a major, even if that meant we aren't going to get a license. And no, it really wouldn't be very useful for us in our line of work anyway.

>>3831272
>>>3831269
>I think we are going for a hybrid generalist route. For now our signature spell seems to be HH (usually with blast but also with the gun). As a generalist wizard it would be cool to develop more "complementary" spells that work as alternatives of HH to become a jack of all trades.

I don't see much use of tanatmancy or vitamancy for joey... also, the muscle wizard thing is just out of flavor and is probable not a realistic option. Improving constitution is still not that bad.

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You feel the SILVER LINING land in the nearby lake as HIGHBALL excitedly heads back down the ladder.

You mosey to the front door and find GILCREST there seeing everyone off. He beams when he sees you.

"I think things are going pretty well."

>>3832450
Will do Gil, ask him to take some time off too and spend some of that money we gave him

Let's head to the potion shop to stock up for the coming fight

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>>3832459
>Will do Gil, ask him to take some time off too and spend some of that money we gave him

"You know it. I got a few ideas."

>Let's head to the potion shop to stock up for the coming fight

You enter POTENT POTABLES , the elf behind the counter waves to you.

RICTER turns to you and smiles.

>>3832534
Approach our giantess friend, ask her what she is looking for while we check the prices on mana and health potions

>>3832534
See what they have in store

Ask her if she uses anything to help in her training or the iron doesn't allow it?

>>3832450
don't forget to save 550 to get an ice box from the Baron, we don't want any of our food to spoil

>>3832450
High five GILCREST.
>>3832459
support

>>3832450
>I think we are going for a hybrid generalist route. For now our signature spell seems to be HH (usually with blast but also with the gun). As a generalist wizard it would be cool to develop more "complementary" spells that work as alternatives of HH to become a jack of all trades.
>I don't see much use of tanatmancy or vitamancy for joey... also, the muscle wizard thing is just out of flavor and is probable not a realistic option. Improving constitution is still not that bad.
If we are then it is important to try and learn vita and thano for the healing and undead support/Armor ignore spells, Muscle wizard can help us in melee if we're caught needing it. I don't want to limit ourselves just to accommodate reliance on HB during combat.

>>3832558
Things we'd want to buy also including that:

>35. Wallmounted GRINK clock. 50
Improves time management. Can do more activities before bed.
>32. Puzzle box 80
Miracle of engineering, rearranges itself into slightly different shape after it is solved. Never the same. A must for those keeping their fingers light. Sneaks and pickpockets love it!(Gift for HB).
>31. Rope. 10 for 5m
You not heard of rope? (Scaling/Climbing)
>30. Dynamite -20/stick
Is dynamite. (2-5 sticks)
>11. Ice Box - 550
Miracle cupboard as cold as the southern ice cap! More fresh food can be bought at once.
>2. Money poster -15
Profits always slightly higher.(did we have this one?)
And a table for Richter's room if they have it.

>>3832611
we also want to see about buying a safe to store spare cash in. That way we can save up funds to disburse to the rest of the crew in need.

Also spare beds, or at least bed rolls for folks.

>>3832574
We already have potions and a full-fledged Vitamagus for healing, no need to tie up one of our spell slots with that. We run a potion brewing operation, we won't run out of potions any time soon. The only Thanomagus spell I can think we might want something to do with is indeed Marwolaeth Bolt, but I'm not sure if it's basic enough for us to learn it. Maybe Banish, but that's definitely not basic. I don't think I want Joey to go around summoning undead, and everything else is too specialized or draining.

>>3832611
You know what we need but I don't remember seeing in the Baron's list? A backpack. I'd like us to be less constrained by Joey's pocket size. He always says to check with him if there's something we want not in there, so let's see if he has one in stock.

>>3832611
And yes, we got the Money poster already.

>>3832634
we could try borrowing Richter's backpack.

>>3832611
This all seems like sensible stuff, support.

>>3832574
By the sounds of it, muscle wizardry is something we'd have to basically dedicate the rest of the quest to, and honestly I feel like we've got better things to do. We can get swole and smack shit up (and absolutely should, I agree that we don't wanna be completely reliant on HB and our party members for that) without going through the whole muscle wizard pilgrimage deal.

>>3832634
The backpack's a good idea actually, our pockets probably won't be sufficient for the phat lüt we'll hopefully acquire down the line.

>>3832558
We've also got a sapphire to sell, and it'd be nice to see how much ship upgrades cost.

>>3832611
I'd really like to get some sort of Everking Action Figure, but I can't come up with a good ability for it. Just think it'd be neat.

>>3832653
True, so after we've finished the potion shop and the Baron's we go to the shipyard and make some enquiries?

Take 4 mana potions (240g).
Get one burnsauce for HB (35gp).

Total gp spent 275
Lets then check the dowler and then the pen. We have not visited those places and we might do well to check them out.

>>3832658
I wanna know about registering our ship in the GTU.

QM: Sorry to be the asshole spoilsport here, but I thought I should mention - the specialised disciplines of magic aren't something you can just pick up a bit of.

Generally you complete 3 years of basic wizadry (you're at the end of your first year) and then go onto another 4-6 at a college specially for that discipline.

I'm really sorry, I realise this is an unfamiliar universe. I just didn't want you to get your hopes up.

Now, in this quest, because it's a quest, you can go down the path of thanomagy, vitamagy, prudemagy without it taking 7 years. But you still gotta focus.

Again, I'm really sorry.

There are potions and dark pacts that may help you. If you wanna walk that path, though.

In better news, here's the potion menu!

MENU
Grink....4 (+3 initiative for 3 combats)

Grink Rak....15 (+5 intitative for 3 combats, two attacks in a row once per combat, 3d6 damage)
Clear Grink.....65 (turns you invisible for 45 seconds, makes you take double damage for 3 hours)
Small Health Potion....35 (heals 25 hp)
Large Health Potion.....60 (heals 50hp)
Mana Potion....60 (restores 120 mana)
Glowbottle.....50 (shake to illuminate an area, shake twice to shut it off. 10 Hours of use.)
Boomflask.....30 (firey explosion, does 40 damage that ignores armour)
Cloudjar.....30 (smoke bomb. Allows you to escape combat or lowers opponents accuracy for 2 rounds)
Burnsauce.....35 (coat on melee weapons, does double damage for next 4 combats)

Cherry Grink.....50 (adds +10 to intiative and +10 to all damage for 3 combats, lowers charisma sharply for an hour afterwards)

don't forget to get some orkish islands coffee for our mail money/potion maker, maybe 100 gold worth, it's a good investment and she loves the stuff

>>3832534
>potent potables
Trebek, your mother's a whore.

>>3832697
Good to know, cheers boss. Not really a problem honestly, no need to do the work of an entire party ourselves if we build a good enough crew. Just gotta keep an eye out for a Thanomagus if that's what we're looking for, one'll probably turn up.

Potion-wise, I say we go for a couple HP, a couple MP and a couple Boomflasks, given they come highly recommended by Mike for bigger game.

>>3832697
2 large health pots for emergencies
4 mana potions
1 glowbottle
2 boomflasks
2 burnsauce

>>3832700
we just paid her salary, I think that coffee goes under personal expenses, she can pick up for herself and we can give her some special blend on her birthday, if we pay for the booze of everyone on board we will be bankrupt

>>3832720
the coffee explicitly ups productivity and she's our only... well, productive. our whole operation depends on her, that's hardly personal expenses

>>3832697
>prudemagy
you mean pugilimagy right? Or is prudemagy like, using the power of being an incel to power anti-lewd spells?

>>3832734
>pugilimagy
a muscle wizard is called a lacertomagus, so no

>>3832734
I'm guessing prudemagy is the practical magic, like wizard hands and douse.

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>>3832734
I mean prudemagy from the latin 'prudens' meaning sensible, wise cautious or prudent.

It's basically boring safe but incredibly applicable magic.

Summoning food. Cleaning clothes. Summoning a floating bubble to carry your stuff. Summoning a ladder. That sort of thing. They are wizards that tend to get made fun of, but society needs them, and they are so very sensible.

Unsurpisingly, they prefer to be called 'practomagi' or'utility wizards' but it's not catching on.

>>3832734
Prudemagy allows you to cast the powerful spell Small Your Dick

>>3832749
those two are sphere spells, I think

>>3832697
I was playing dragons dogma so I kinda treated skills like in the game.

>>3832697

supporting the purchases >>3832720

>>3832754
skidaddle skidoodle

>>3832733
Let's get that coffee.

>>3832720
The boomflasks are a bit redundant as HB already has 4. We also already have one large hp pot. Other than that, support.

1 large health pot for emergencies
4 mana potions
1 glowbottle
2 burnsauce

>>3832697
>the specialised disciplines of magic aren't something you can just pick up a bit of.
No problem boss, we just don't know the mechanics. Latter on, if we can choose spells just tell us our options.

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>>3832552
>Approach our giantess friend, ask her what she is looking for

"I thought one or two mana potions may be wise. I am concerned for our healer. Also, I remember from my youth enjoying many of these fine effervescent tonics. SO I was considering buying a sample pack of them."

RICHTER drinks from a small sample cup on the counter.

"Ah. Nostalgic. I believe I will purchase more of this variety."

>Ask her if she uses anything to help in her training or the iron doesn't allow it?

"Legal potions are acceptable. The limitations and tenets of muscle wizadry are already too difficult for most people. No weapons. No armour. No vehicles except those which you power yourself. But for such a life, potions can be an expensive luxury. The effects of a mana potion can be felt just by getting enough sleep. "

You nod an purchase:

1 large health potion
4 mana potions
1 glowbottle
2 burnsauce

is that correct?

I think hat comes to 420 gold btw. Very nice

nananana it's the motherfucking G O double B (snoop gobb snoop gobb!)

>>3830757
>>3830779
>>3830979
>>3831069
If we haven't already. We should ask Highball why she helped us in the first place. this Quest is amazing Cul and I hope we have a monogamist relationship with best gob

>>3832928
thank the keeper and say goodbye to our muscle friend, let's viisit the bron

is there a weapon shop here too? we could use an improvement from the crowbar and some better knives for hb

>>3832928
Seems good. Could we check our wallet?
>>3832942
support

>>3832929
I'm a haremfag but best gob is best gob.

>>3832928
>is that correct?
yes

Lets then check the dowler and then the pen. We have not visited those places and we might do well to check them out.

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QM: Okay, I could be reading this wrong, but a lot of people seem to be angling for the baron next. I gotta go to the shops, so this is a good time to come to a consensus over stuff you wanna get from him amongst yourselves.

Remember, you can suggest stuff not on the list and the baron might have it! He's more of a junk /furniture guy, not a weaponry guy. Anyways, back to the game.

====================

You enter the BARONs shop. Even though you think you're ready for it, he bellows so loud that it still startles you a little.

>>3832956
Sounds good, so we're going Baron > Dowler > Pen then?

>>3832942
I was wondering if we could get the crowbar enchanted somewhere to pack more of a punch, purely cause a crowbar is a handy thing to carry around anyway and we'd need more pocket space for another melee weapon besides it, I'd think.

>>3832981
just gonna post this again:
>35. Wallmounted GRINK clock. 50
Improves time management. Can do more activities before bed.
>32. Puzzle box 80
Miracle of engineering, rearranges itself into slightly different shape after it is solved. Never the same. A must for those keeping their fingers light. Sneaks and pickpockets love it!(Gift for HB).
>31. Rope. 10 for 5m
You not heard of rope? (Scaling/Climbing)
>30. Dynamite -20/stick
Is dynamite. (2-5 sticks)
>11. Ice Box - 550
Miracle cupboard as cold as the southern ice cap! More fresh food can be bought at once.
>2. Money poster -15
>4. Nice bed -85
Ensures good sleep(4 for Mike, GILCREST, Surrey, and Jones)
-Table for Richter

Also ask The Baron about Thanomagic spells and Qualifications.

>>3833007
ignore money poster we have that.

>>3832981
>YO BARON I CAN DIG IT!!!

>>3833045
support

>>3832981
Safe - for storing money
Everking Action Figure?

Also, sell that sapphire

>>3833007
>>3833045
All sounds good. Make sure to really put our lungs into this one.

>>3832982
sounds good

>>3833007
Kind of agree with the list (ignoring the poster) but the coolbox is kind of expensive.

I'd suggest instead a Grink machine to keep at the Gilcrest, I'm sure he will like some grink and we should always take some before going on an adventure.

The list I'd suggest is

>Grink machine -250
Comes stocked with 30 Grink, 20 Grink Rak, 2 Clear Grink and 2 Cherry Grink. Restock for 75g at any chemist! Heck of a conversation piece!
>35. Wallmounted GRINK clock. 50
Improves time management. Can do more activities before bed.
>32. Puzzle box 80
Miracle of engineering, rearranges itself into slightly different shape after it is solved. Never the same. A must for those keeping their fingers light. Sneaks and pickpockets love it!(Gift for HB).
>31. Rope. 10 for 5m
You not heard of rope? (Scaling/Climbing)
>30. Dynamite -20/stick
Is dynamite. (2-5 sticks)
>11. Ice Box - 550
Miracle cupboard as cold as the southern ice cap! More fresh food can be bought at once.
>4. Nice bed -85

I'm digging the stuff you got Baron.
Any chance you got a punching bag I got a Lacertomagus that might be happy with one.

You opened a branch office in the Kiani Forest? We saw quite a few skelletons around there.

>>3833067
>Is dynamite. (2-5 sticks)
I'd amend to "2 sticks of dynamite"