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The Plague
It's a multiple stages disease where a patient can relapse and progress to the next stage even if he was treated. There is an appropriate level of treatment for each stage and different type of contamination that you learned. You are currently infected with symptoms of Stage One after touching a Stage Two blood.
https://pastebin.com/Zu47npJ6

Organ Harvester
Someone has assaulted Demihumans, cut their ears, tail, removed non-vital organs, which resulted in some deaths. The rumours spread that elixir were made out of these harvest since Demihumans are immunized. This is very damaging to Mr. Goodhealth an Apothecary affiliated with the mermaid whose shop has been attacked.

Rescuing Susanna
After saving the two children of Dottore Paul, the head director of the Academy who warned about the Plague but was murdered by the Inquisition, she was captured herself. Thankfully you send the children to a safe place but you have to find a way to break the Divine Magic spell restraining her in the Church.

Cultist Attack
Someone claiming to be from the Cult of Charon suicide bombed himself at ration distribution. The Witch told you she had nothing to do with it and wish to apprehend the culprits to save her young apprentices from the backlash.

Previous Threads :
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?searchall=The%20Quarantine%20of%20a%20Harbor%20City
Previous Quests :
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?searchall=The%20Fall%20of%20a%20Dwarven%20Fortress

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>>4229757
Today : 6PM, 9th Day before the Calendes, Month of Charon
Immolation of a Lizardman : 12PM, 7th Day before the Calendes, Month of Charon
Reception at the Embassy : 2nd Day before the Calendes, Month of Charon

Locations
https://pastebin.com/tLLeFY9E
>Alchemist
https://pastebin.com/96RvSMWr
>Apothecary
https://pastebin.com/EadX3csU
>Blacksmith
https://pastebin.com/8JEGkTxd
>Weaponsmith
https://pastebin.com/cbLg0hQC
>Tailor
https://pastebin.com/8JWwCQwK

Inventory&Stats
https://pastebin.com/vppFmxtd

Knowledge (3/14 books)
>alchemy recipes
https://pastebin.com/uRyT0CVH
>ingredients
https://hostpic.xyz/uploads/20200414/2ddbf576e3e2b295ceccbbf6fe0e231c1866cddf.jpg
>Book of Genesis
https://pastebin.com/EQVtHZJj
>Current of the Aether
https://pastebin.com/jC4DbpaM
>Hohenheim's book
https://pastebin.com/DwkyAigp

Characters
https://hostpic.xyz/uploads/20200420/5ae2307041af1252d369aa498462e17fe30d1bc0.jpg
https://hostpic.xyz/uploads/20200420/4ddf54fdf1cbdb77aff66cf48bf24a68565f6a4b.jpg

>>4229753
>>"I have an elixir from Pastori", help the traumatized alchemist to regain his sanity

>"I have an elixir from Pastori", help the traumatized alchemist to regain his sanity

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>>4229821
>>4230031
"I came here for Pastori, can I see him?" you ask

Choosing to ignore his attitude or just let it pass, you focus on the reason of your visit. The butler just snorted in disdain at your lack of courage. It's maybe for the best in front of this ex-mercenary turned bodyguard but your ego suffered a little from that. Regardless, he conducted you to the upper floor where the rescued Alchemist is nursed back to health by his Demihuman's girlfriend.

Bernardo is awake, at least. Raphaella, his lover, is feeding him a soup with a spoon, gently blowing before bringing it to his mouth. He swallows with no real emotions, but his willingness is remarkable compared to how violently he refused a healing potion. You wonder if he still need one, though. After two weeks of torture, you found him like that, covered in scars and bruises.

"Buona Sera, Raphaella." you interrupt the Demihuman "I brought you your belongings and an elixir for Bernardo."
"M-My clothes!" she exclaims looking at the package "Wonderful"
"I see that there are some progress."
"He can finally eat, and he stopped screaming. Maybe... Maybe he doesn't remember me."

After pouring the chamomile elixir in the soup and feeding him some more, he starts to appear more relaxed, maybe a little sleepy. Before he forgets completely about this world of suffering and goes to sleep for his first night without nightmare, you can try to dectypt some of his nonsense he shouted earlier.

You read the notes Raphaella has been taking while watching his agitated sleep:
Monkeys. Need to find monkeys. Twelve should be enough. NOT THE IRON AAAAAAARGH. Ne Demihumans. Demihumans no good. No serum. No cure. I don't know any Demihuman. PLEASE NOOOOOOO. Philosopher Stone just a Mystical Stone aretefact. A legend. A LEGEND. A LEGEND. UNTRUE. OH PLEASE NO NOT THE HEALING POTION. DON'T TURN ME INTO GOLD. NOT AGAAAAAAIN

Your curiosity is tickling but you should focus on something that will help you collect the ingredients for the cure. On the other hand, you can soothe his worries about something he had to endure and help him recover faster, but this is a risky move.

What should you ask about? (pick 1)
>the monkeys
>the iron
>Demihumans
>serum
>Philosopher Stone
>healing potion
>turning into gold

>>4230207
just ignored cause we came here to do business not waste time with a servant.

>the monkeys, why twelve? enough for what?
the monkeys, bernardo! what do they mean!

>>4230238
"The monkeys, bernardo, why twelve?" you ask "Enough for what?"
"Yes..." he mumbles "Thank you, Dottore Wong, enough for a serum."

The alchemist lowers his head several times before jerking it up, fighting his tiredness. Raphaella finished feeding him the elixir and gently helped him to his bed. At least you are now certain the monkeys are part of the cure if that 'serum' is related to the cure, that is.

Does that 'Dottore Wong' rings any bells to you?
>no, let's wait tomorrow to not go on a wron track
>yes (Mental)
>yes, write-in

>>4230309
>yes, that note from the academy, twelve monkeys, one cured of stage three. Wong is sent a ship to Pastori after they failed to cure it on their city

>>4230335
But of course, you nearly bash your head on the expansive furniture. There is a ship in the Harbor with monkeys on board. Wait... How long has it been there? Two weeks like Bernardo? That note from the Academy provide enough intel on what to do next. You have to get the monkeys for his researches.

Weather conditions:
Heavily clouded sky
Severe Wind
Average Temperature

The wind howl through the branches of a tree outside, you can't see the moon, shrouded by clouds. And also, Elves should be busy cracking down on insurgent away from the Harbor. Plus, you are in the only District where you can steal gondolas. Maybe it's the perfect opportunity to sneak in the area with quarantined ships.

>go talk to Don Giovanni, the master of the house
>you have to go somewhere else

>>4230359
>go talk to Don Giovanni, the master of the house.
We need some muscle, no way we can pull this off on this state, we have mutual interests

>>4230359

>go talk to Don Giovanni, the master of the house

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>>4230393
>>4230403
The butler leads you to the library where Don Giovanni is studying again. Law books, Arcane Magic grimors an many more. However, he isn't as absorbed in his work than last time. Partly because of the gusts of wind making too much noise of anyone to concentrate and also because he noticed something very interesting on you.

"Alfonso!" he exclaims "Is that a grappling hook?"
"Uh... yes." you hesitate
"And just when I was studying runes to create semi-intangible movable parts!"
"I'm afraid you lost me, Don Giovanni."
"Oh right... I'm trying to make an Iceburst Stone fuelled motorized pulley for a grappling hook gun. You would be able to make rapid ascent but it needs an Iceburst Stone and a Congreve Rocket"

Note on circulating in the City past the curfew :
You can sneak (Mental) or use the grappling hook (Physical), each require a roll. This gun does not require one.

What do you want to ask him? (pick two)
>about the monkeys needed for Bernardo's work, is it ok to bring them here? somewhere else?
>something about any of the main characters he might know >>4229757, write-in (butler, Elves, Dwarves, Mermaid, Mr. Goodhealth...)
>his services *NEW*, write-in (more devices?)
>about magic (different sorts of Magic, his work, ...), write-in
>write-in (write-in are always available but I may or may not choose them)

>>4230512

>about the monkeys needed for Bernardo's work, is it ok to bring them here? somewhere else?

>his services *NEW*, write-in (more devices?)

>>4230512
>about the monkeys needed for Bernardo's work, is it ok to bring them here? somewhere else?
We need help extracting the monkeys and goons to fuck up the elves or anyone that tries to give us shit

>about magic (different sorts of Magic)
The elves used a strange magic, some sort of chanting, what is it? are they spirits or runes on their bows?

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>4230522
>his services *NEW*, write-in (more devices?)
>>4230537
>about magic (different sorts of Magic)

tie breaker if no new player shows within 10 minutes

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>>4230522
>>4230537
"These devices are intriguing, Don Giovanni" you think out loud "Can you tell me more?"

Upon hearing this, the young noble takes firmly your hand. You have never seen him act so close with another person. When he talks about politics, it's always so distant for him like mentioning daily chores. His invention, however...

"I'm so glad I found someone like you to use these inventions, Alfonso."
"Uh... thanks. I suppose."
"So I told you about the Magic lenses I gave you. They could help you to see two things far apart from each other if I can improve them. For that I need a book like I said, otherwise you can only transmit colours and shapes."
"Yeah... I am still not sure how to use them for."
"Than there is the grappling hook gun I can make with a congreve rocket and an Iceburst Stone. I think you can use it ten times."
"And the Mystical Stones Parachute."
"Yes of course. You made an incredible use of this device to save Bernardo. You can refuel it yourself very easily. And finally, I am working on an automated sentry that could trigger any mechanism if a person passes close to it. For that, I would need to study 'The mechanical boy' by Jepperio, it's a Gnomish book."

You have to pull your hand away since he did not let go during his whole explanation. It's impressive to see how this grey eminence loose all his cool when you mention Arcane Magic. He is so overjoyed that he would not mind another question.

"The elves used a strange magic, some sort of chanting, what is it?" You ask "Are they spirits or runes on their bows?"
"So you are interested in Spirit Magic?" he smiles with contempt, neither approving or rejecting your interest "It's possible to enchant a weapon and that's indeed Arcane Magic, but the knowledge has been long-lost. Sadly you would have to find someone else for that." he shrugs "However, elves are using Spirit Magic."
"How does it work? I heard it's common among Faeris and Elves. Didn't you study In Fairy Land?"
"Ah... That's a long story." he sits back in a chair "There are as many spirits as there are concepts in the world. Earth, wind, fire, water, darkness, dreams, love... luck" he hesitated on the last one "Depending on your affinity you can have them help you perform tricks for you. It's a way to bypass Divine Magic and it is consequently regarded as very heretical by the Church and other Cults too."
"So they can use 'Spirit of Wind' and 'Spirit of Fire' to enhance their arrows?"
"Yes, you get the point. Maybe I can help you find your affinity but I would need some preparations. And as for learning spell, you would be on your own."

>>4230654
That was not really an interesting topic for him. It's almost as if it pained him to talk about that. All progression you made to break the ice encasing the young noble heart is gone. YOu are now left with your last question.

"I need help to extract the monkeys. They are vital to Bernardo's work."
"I hear you..." Don Giovanni turns his head at the windows listening to the howling in the branches of his backyard tree "My smugglers would have a really hard time flying in these conditions."
"Is there anything you can do about the Elves? They are restricting the access to the Harbor."
"Have you thought about a distraction? If you come up with any particular objective that I can help you achieve with my inventions, I would gladly help."
"I didn't really think about a plan."
"I see..."
"But about the monkeys, can I at least bring them here?"

Don Giovanni stops for a moment while turning back his head at you, surprised by your question and just burst out laughing.

"Ah ah ah! Alfonso, you are too much."
"W-What's wrong?"
"The Militia is already conducting sector sweep even here. I have a hard time hiding Bernardo and it's highly risky to have you stay here. Don't you think their noise will attract attention?"
"Ah... It's true..."
"Ah ah... Don't make that face Alfonso. I'm sure you can find a place big enough in the Industrial District, but since there are no law enforcement there you will have to defend the building."

You shake hands with the noble and are conducted in the ballroom by the butler. Here you can try to devise a plan on how to get the monkeys from the quarantined ships. Maybe Lisa or the Mermaid could help too. It's still not 7PM yet, so you can try to steal a steam gondola and get home before midnight. At home, Luigi and Mario could help you think about something for the plan like Amicia did.

>stay here and devise a plan alone
>steal a gondola and get back home
>use the tunnels and sneak/your grappling hook to get to the bridge

>>4230656
>use the tunnels and sneak/your grappling hook to get to the bridge

>>4230763
You decide to go home for tonight. Mario, Luigi and Valentina need you and there is that man with black spots on his body who took shelter in your home. Now, you will use the tunnels fo Don Giovanni under the Noble District and the Arsenal to avoid the Militia but after that you will have to sneak or use your grappling hook to avoid Militia.

The moon remains hidden by the clouds and the wind is covering any unescessary noice you could make. Sneaking is an option but you could use your grapling hook.

Physical 65
Mental 35
Social 50

>sneak to avoid the patrols (Mental) (+10 because of clouded night +5 because of the wind)
>grappling hook to get on the rooftops (Physical)

>>4230793
>>sneak to avoid the patrols (Mental) (+10 because of clouded night +5 because of the wind)

>>4230793

>sneak to avoid the patrols (Mental) (+10 because of clouded night +5 because of the wind)

Rare to get such bonuses on a mental roll

>>4230803
>>4230812
roll a 1d100, must be under 55 (35 ++10 because of clouded night +5 because of the wind +5 thanks to outfit)

Rolled 66 (1d100)

>>4230825

Rolled 21 (1d100)

>>4230825

first we get a cleaver upgrade with the mermaid then we get it enchanted. Our god-like cleaver fit for a champion

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>>4230838
>>4230841
>rolled 21, clear success
it's just the wind

Using the night as your ally with the help of natural elements hiding your presence, you make it to the bridge at 10PM. There four Militiamen are guarding the place with the same configuration as before. Two one stilts are going back and forth with a pike, two riflemen with a cuirass are waiting at each side of the bridge.

The place is of course, completely lit by Mystical Stones cancelling any advantage the night would have given you.

>bribe them (-1 gold coin)
>bribe them (1 poppy elixir, 1 quinquina elixir) (Social) (-10 because there are 4 of them)
>attack from a distance first (more options: flick knives, pistol, grappling hook on pikemen)
>sneak closer to stealth kill the first one (Mental) (+5 because of the wind) (more options: flick knives, pistol, dagger)

>>4230938
Damn, they're still keeping up the strong guard even after our fortress assault?

>bribe them (-1 gold coin)

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>>4231004
Flipping the gold coin and calmly strolling down the bridge, you try to pass as a cool and mysterious character bribing his way through the City. But the Militia will have none of that, they took grabbed the coin mid-air and pushed you to the other side with a kick. You crossed the bridge under their laughs by scarifying your hard-earned gold and some of your pride. At least you are not a psychopath who murder anyone on his way, but you will have to think of something to cross the Grand Canal in the long term.

As you progress toward your home for a well-earned sleep and the promise of a warm meal you lick your lips noticing a delicate smell of grilled meat. It comes from Luigi's building, completely burned down. Adrenaline rushes to your veins, you turn back nervously ready to fire your flintlock pistol at knife-ears. What happened? There was no reason to attack your building. It's true they were executing people with black spots in the street but... The old man in the apartment!

"Psssst" a voice calls you
"Who are you?" you point your pistol at the shadow

It's Luigi, his arms are filled with various items you left before going for your daily expedition. You allow yourself to breathe in relief. Mario should be fine if he was at the Hospital, but Valentina and the old man might be...

"Where is Valentina, Luigi?" you ask, taking cover in the shadow
"Don't worry Alfonso." he smiles widely "I came back just in time to save her from the flames with most of your stuff."
"And Mario, is he...?"
"You worry too much. We took shelter at Parotti's house. Thanks to Mario who has already been there. He came back after me and convinced me to go there."

Maybe the situation is not as bad as it sounds. Using the howling of the wind to cover the noise of your footstep you jump from one hiding place to another with Luigi, carefully avoiding the gaze of the Elven Commandos on the rooftops. The large studio of Parotti has high windows, perfect for sight-seeing but terrible for insulation and defense. Mario welcomes you with a troubled face. He looks well for someone who nearly drowned in his own blood. It's time to asses your lost

>Home Inventory
1 pair of magic lenses (need improvement)
Device (Mystical Stone Parachute)
Militia uniform
1 sample of the giant tree
Instant Harvest Potion
10 Paper cartridges
1 Iceburst Stone (8 hours of heating)
1 FMJ bullet
1 dose of gunpowder
Sailor Raincoat (protect your from blood and rain, no need to wash)
half a dry sausage (1 meal)
1 Iceburst Stone (3 hours remaining)
1 cluster of dates
1 pouch of chamomile
Pig's Mask
5.5 Mystical Stones (50 used for the device)
1 pair of Fishmen's fin
5 mask (mandatory outside, daily usage)
12 gloves (daily usage)
alchemy book
human arm (roting)
+1 can of meat (2 meals)

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>>4231111
Thankfully the swift judgement of Luigi helped him to secure the most essential items, but something is bothering you. You have not seen Valentina since you entered the studio despite Luigi assuring you that he saved her. Deep down you think you already know the terrible answer.

"What happened?" you ask out of breathe from your anxiety building slowly
"A sector swipe." Mario answers "Apparently the Elves learned that a Stage Three was hiding in the building and conducted the inhabitant to a disinfection camp. Valentina is..." he clenches his fist
"Valentina what?!"
"She is right here." Luigi happily cheers

The husband waves the rotting arm of his wife. It's too much for you.
>punch the delusional man in his face
>resist the call of madness (Mental) (-20 because of madness)
>it's you own fault, Luigi is not to blame (Social) (-20 because of madness)

>>4231114
resuming at 8PM EDT

>>4231114

>it's you own fault, Luigi is not to blame (Social) (-20 because of madness)

Oh man people went super crazy.

>>4231114
>punch the delusional man in his face

>>4231114
>resist the call of madness (Mental) (-20 because of madness)

Is there a chance to scavenge Parotti's studio? He had to leave something behind costumes, money, instruments, masks, make-up etc

>>4231114
>>resist the call of madness (Mental) (-20 because of madness)

>>4231114
>resist the call of madness (Mental) (-20 because of madness)
Oh no. Good to see you back anyway!

>>4231126
>>4231137
>>4231300
>>4231305
>>4231332
roll a 1d100, must be under 25 (-20 because madness +5 thankls to dagger +5 thanks to outfit)

Rolled 34 (1d100)

>>4233308
allow me anons, I'll get this one

Rolled 3 (1d100)

>>4233308

>>4233321
>>4233359
>rolled 3, clear success
chill out

You successfully calm down. The poor Luigi is not at fault her after what he saw and you couldn't have predicted the chain of events. There is one certainty, Valentina is alive and imprisoned in a disinfection camp. This small hope is enough for you and as for Luigi, you offer him to sleep to recover from his stress.

If you want to rescue Valentina, you will have to find more information about those camps, but perhaps she will come back normally. After all, she was not infected. She wasn't, right? You are now alone with Mario to guard this large studio, it's warm enough outside so that you don't need heating.

For diner, you should consume your only can of meat left with Mario and leave the half dry sausage for Luigi as breakfast for Luigi once he wakes up. However, you don't have any source of vitamin for you or your friend. And as you were both Stage Two patients, you will surely relapse to at least Stage One. If you get treated for the first stage of the disease tomorrow you should be alright.

-half a dry sausage
-1 can of meat
Iceburst Stone (7 hours remaining)

Who takes the first turn?
>You
>Mario

Luigi is sleeping with the rotting arm of Valentina, should you take it back?
>yes (Mental)
>no (Social)

And if you get it without waking him up, what should you do with it?
>hide it inside
>throw it in the canal (Social)
>burn it outside (-1 hours or heating on the Iceburst Stone)

>>4233453
>You
Might as well, not much to do otherwise.
>yes (Mental)
>throw it in the canal (Social)
I know these are touchy rolls, but we really don't want a rotting arm lying about the place. Hygiene is important.

>>4233453
>you
>yes
>burn it outside
Sol, and all that. Also, Luigi may flip shit at the idea of the canal, and leap into the waters after it.
So, tomorrow. I say we send Mario to the Mystical Stones Archaeological Center, due to his hands being more used to precise labor as a gunsmith. We need a couple vitamins. We could then do Corpse Retrieval or something for rations.

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4233495
>>throw it in the canal (Social)
>>4233501
>>burn it outside00000

>>4233495
>>4233501
roll 1d100, must be under 45 (35 +5 thanks to outfit +5 because asleep)

Rolled 88 (1d100)

>>4233546

Rolled 14 (1d100)

>>4233546

Rolled 51 (1d100)

>>4233546

Rolled 66 (1d100)

>>4233546

wait, I voted to buy some elixirs besides the one for bernardo on last thread, do we still have them?

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>>4233549
>>4233556
>>4233614
>>4233681
Walking on your toes to not make the wooden floor creak, you approach Luigi and pull the rotting arm of Valentina. A sudden movement startles you but also loosen his grip. You swiftly get the rotting arm without waking him up. Now, heading outside, you respectfully pray to the arm over a makeshift autel to Sol.

It's not really about religion but more for your personal mental health and general hygiene. The arm has lost its postmortem rigidity, wobbling in all directions the articulation would normally take. You can't shake off your head the idea that this belonged to a Human being, it would have felt terrible to throw in the canal.

+10 Sol's alignment
-10 Charon's alignment

Satisfied with the events of today, you go to sleep at the end of your shift in the large bed of Parotti's studio. The tenor left with the satin sheet of the bed, so you only have the mattress, which is still an improvement compared to the straws of Luigi's apartment. You can dream about elves peacefully. No charming creatures of the forest, but brutal executioners with bows.

That's how you see them now. Faceless creatures perched high on their tree and making arrows rain on fleeing Humans. You get Luigi and Mario out of here they might assault this place too. While you were heroically escaping from the window, Luigi teared off an arm from Valentina agonizing in pain. The three of you and the arm finally find a safe place inside a burning building. You smile at the flaming skull of Luigi, it's warm and safe here.

Physical 65 (+5)
Mental 35 (-5)
Social 50

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>>4233697
*BANG*

You wake up suddenly hearing a gunshot inside the studio.

"Cogliones" Mario is shouting at someone "you really thought you were going to rob us?!"
"What have you done, cazzo?!" a female voice accuses him

There is blood on the floor, and two home invaders are kneeling at Mario's feet. The girl, a teenager probably the age of Amicia is applying pressure on the bloody hand of a similarly dressed thief. The wounded one has lost several fingers and all evidences leads to a gunshot wound inflicted by Mario.

"Glad you wake up, Alfonso." your mate calls you "I caught these two rats trying to steal in the closet."
"What happened?" you shout
"I shot one of them but only got his hand. They move quickly these damn thieves. I say we do the same to the other and let them go."

That's a brutal way to solve things, but everyone has his opinions on thieves. Mario being the guns' expert of the ship was often on guard duty, maybe this or his recent traumatic experience could explain his attitude.

"I swear if Arthur dies. No..." she angrily grunts at Mario "Even if he makes it out alive, I swear on our blood I will kill you."
"Get... out... Melie" the wounded thief mumbles

The two children looks alike, as if they were siblings, very close siblings. They remind you of Amicia and Hugo except they are the same age. You can't help but feel responsible for this, but what can you do? Kick them out? There is a risk they would avenge themselves and that would be totally understandable.

What should you do about the wound?
>use on of the expensive costume of Parotti as bandage
>use a mask as bandage
>use the Iceburst Stone to cauterize the wound (-1 hour)
>ignore it

If you choose to treat the wound
>wear gloves
>don't wear gloves

And most importantly
>release them
>give them something as an apology, write-in
>restrain them here and interrogate them first

alignement update

>sleeping at your new home
+1 Sol's alignement
-1 Charon's alignement

>use underground tunnels
+10 Charon's alignement
-10 Sol's alignement


>>4233685
yes, poppy and quinquina elixir

>>4233697
correction
*Physical 70 (+5)
*Mental 40 (-5)

>>4233699
>use a mask as bandage
That leaves us with four, and with Luigi's condition, I think it'll only be two of us going out. So two days supply.
Question them if they're infected. If they seem especially sullen or unconvincing, use the gloves.
>Release them
Point out the hypocrisy of avenging yourself on the person you just tried to rob. We're not Noble's, we're just trying to survive the same as them, though we don't stoop so low as to take from other people.

>>4233699
>ignore it

>restrain them here and interrogate them first

>>4233722
This.

>>4233722
>>4233728
>>4233785
There's nothing but anger on the face of the girl and as much as you want to question them, you will have to act now if you don't want the boy to bleed out. However, you can see that they look relatively healthy. You dress the wound of the agonizing teenager with a mask, staining the cloth with blood. Once he is stabilized you show them the door and let them go.

-1 mask

"Barbarian!" the girl barks helping the other on her shoulder "Even Elves have better manners than you."
"Melie... don't... anger him." the boy tries to speak
"Shut up Arthur! I guess we should give up on Corym for now..."

Feeling you are within your rights to protest about this unjust accusation, you decide to point out the hypocrisy of avenging yourself on the person you just tried to rob.

"Is that a 'thank you'?" you speak, complacent
"How dare you..." the girl squint her eyes, holding back tears
"We're not Noble's, we're just trying to survive the same as them, though we don't stop so low as to take from other people."
"What drug are you on old man?! Is it even your home? We just wanted the costume!"

Not overstaying your care, they disappear in the night, forever. You are not sure how to feel about this. They tried to rob you and Mario was right to fire at them first, even if they were two heads shorter than him. Helping them or freeing them will surely have no impact in the long term, they were just street urchins. That girl really looked like Amicia, though, and you feel terrible letting them go.

Now that the dust has settled, you can search the belongings of Parotti and see what he left behind. With his costumes, there are several opera accessories, furniture that could be used as fuel and of course the piano. Luigi is still asleep, completely exhausted from yesterday events and Mario is about to get some rest too.

+2 tuxedo costume
+1 merchant outfit

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>>4233878
What should you do? (pick a reasonable amount)
>come up with a plan to save sister Susanna
(devise a plan with Mario)
>saving Valentina from the disinfection camps
(learn where the disinfection camps are)
>alcohol production
(find potatoes, and plant them in dirt where they should receive 72 cumulated hours of light (clear sky) to yield 4)
>plant the giant tree and find a way to cut it down
(using your harvest potion and your giant tree sample then gunpowder or manpower with tools)
>loot the Academy
(alchemical typestamps, weather forecast, potions, artefact, books, balloon, other savants researches and belongings)
>clear your honour from the rumour you used the canon on a residential district
(investigate near the Arsenal where you hit, ask the old man)
>find the organ harvester
(bring Saten's clients hair to Lisa, maybe interview prostitutes or hire one to ambush him)
>investigate the cultist attack
(someone who sold a bomb perhaps, ?)
>alchemical industry
(find Hoeheim book in the Redlight District in a exotic brothel near the Pearl of the Ocean)
>indoor activity
(craft paper cartridges using 1 hours of fuel from the Iceburst Stone)
>write-in (write-in are always available but I may or may not choose them)
https://pastebin.com/2Jchkvqg

Where should you go?
>[ALLY] (Don Giovanni, Lady Cremosa, Lady Barielle)
> [SHOP] (alchemist, apothecary, blacksmith, weaponsmith, tailor)
>write-in (write-in are always available but I may or may not choose them)
>go home

Send someone to work for resources? (Luigi, Mario)
>Corpse Retrieval
>Mystical Stones Refinery

Weather
Heavily clouded sky
Severe Wind
Average Temperature

Today : 6PM, 8th Day before the Calendes, Month of Charon
Immolation of a Lizardman : 12PM, 7th Day before the Calendes, Month of Charon
Reception at the Embassy : 2nd Day before the Calendes, Month of Charon

>>4233881
>>clear your honour from the rumour you used the canon on a residential district
>>saving Valentina from the disinfection camps
>>investigate the cultist attack
Think the Disinfection Camps are operated by the militia, so probably in their territory. We can two birds one stone it, and maybe visit a shop to sell something for meat cans as well, since we are now out. Maybe visit the slums as well, or the alchemist and try to see if they sold an explosive. Maybe head to visit Lady Cremosa with the Client's Hairs if we manage to find anything on the suicide bomber. Also for Midnight Mass. Need that rep with Big C and to keep our mental stat in a good place.
>Mystical Stones Refinery
Mario goes here. We need those vitamins, and he is the most qualified. Luigi is out of it.

>>4233878
fuck I was going to restrain them, shit, now we gonna have to look over our shoulder while we do our business, this is what I guess for missing a vote.

>find the organ harvester
(bring Saten's clients hair to Lisa, maybe interview prostitutes or hire one to ambush him)

>alchemical industry
(find Hoeheim book in the Redlight District in a exotic brothel near the Pearl of the Ocean)

>Mystical Stones Refinery
Mario goes there

>investigate the cultist attack
(someone who sold a bomb perhaps, ?)
The bomb used sugar, the apothecary lady was gathering sugar for a reason, then her store got raided. We need to ask her more about those guys

Can luigi do something else?
loot the Academy
(alchemical typestamps, weather forecast, potions, artefact, books, balloon, other savants researches and belongings)

>>4233881
Backing >>4233899
Except send Luigi too. He's in a daze but should be able to perform basic labor.

>>4233913
>Except send Luigi too
Fair enough. As long as he has Mario to watch over him, then he'll be fine. I don't want to send one to corpse retrieval and the other to the refinery.

>>4233899
>>4233907
>>4233913
>>4233973
The rumour about the madman who used the Coastal Battery on a residential area has been bugging you for too long. First, you might have miscalculated the shot, then Franz provoked you by accusing you of firing on civilians. And the finishing touch, the Militia has spread the rumour accordingly. There was also that old man from the Craftsmen District who mentioned his house being destroyed by an explosion. Maybe you could start there, or ask Alphonse to interview you.

If you need to investigate the cultist attack, it would be smart to look for someone who could have provided a bomb in the Craftsmen District or the Slums. Also supposing it's the same person, you could investigate the graffities and the assaults. Since the graffities in the Industrial District were washed away by the rain, you have to make a thorough search. And if you want to find a testimony in the Offices District, you will have to use your charisma to make them talk.

You will have to cross the bridge for all these. Investigating the organ harvester in the Redlight District as well as searching for the alchemy book would delay the crossing but you can do it after coming back. However, you can give Saten's box to Lady Cremosa at her school. Meanwhile, you will keep an ear open for any clues on the disinfection camps.

Where should you go first?
>cross the bridge in the morning
>look for graffities in the Industrial District
>go to the Redlight District first

You still have the blood of one of the teenager on your hands, you should wip it or cover them with gloves if you don't want the Militia to arrest you or the Elves to shoot you down.

Do you use gloves?
>yes
>no, wipe it on something (write-in) (Parotti's costumes, mask)

Should Mario use gloves when heading to the Mystical Stones Refinery?
>yes
>no

WHat do you equip and what do you leave here?
Currently on you
2 flintlock pistol
3 Paper cartridges
5 Flick Knives
Accuracy Artifact
Assassin Outfit (+5 Physical, +5 Mental and +5 Social)
Wool Tunic (Wearing)
1 poppy elixir
1 quinquina elixir
2 gold coins
1 mask (wearing one)
Saten's clients hair box
Grappling hook
'E' metal typestamp
1 dagger +5 parry +5 Social
Home Inventory
https://pastebin.com/vppFmxtd

>>4233979
>go to the Redlight District first

>yes
>yes

>>4233979
also we need to go to tailer for masks and gloves soon, today if possible and getting healed from the plague

>>4233979
>>look for graffities in the Industrial District
>yes
>yes
1 Flintlock
3 paper cartridges
4 flick knives (The other one is to be taken along with Mario to the refinery. Just in case.)
Accuracy Artifact
Assassin Outfit
1 gold coin
Hair box
E type stamp
Grappling hook
The dagger
Bring the Merchant Outfit as well. Either to sell, or to wear while bartering. We can sell some of the flick knives at the weaponsmith for some meat, or even sell of the outfit itself to the tailor. We need more masks and gloves regardless.

I'm not rolling this one because of the consequences of each choices. Resuming at 6PM EDT

>>4234010
Support. I don't think there is much urgency to the organ harvester for the moment.

Also, I feel like we missed out on a chance to help out corym, but screw em, they could have asked.

>>4234006
>>4234010
>>4234272
After several days of rain, the graffities you saw in the Industrial District are almost completely wiped out. You can barely read them. It's so bad that bird poop can be easily mistaken for a washed out inscription. The District size require a thorough search to find more sign, something that would take several hours. This time can be reduced by using a jump potion, or a speed potion or maybe if you search with the help of more people. Alternatively, you could use a remember potion since you already passed by these signs.

It's 7AM and the bridge rush hour is four hours.
>thorough search (8 hours)
>you can easily find them (Mental) (-5 because several days have passed, -5 because rain washed them away)
>you will come back with a potion or more people

>>4235262
>>you can easily find them (Mental) (-5 because several days have passed, -5 because rain washed them away)
>you will come back with a potion or more people
Also realised that we should save the lizardman here >Immolation of a Lizardman : 12PM, 7th Day before the Calendes, Month of Charon, which I'm pretty sure is tomorrow. It's some risk, but screw it, we're a hero, and nobody deserves to be burned for minor crimes. Might get a favour from him out of it too.

>>4235534
Whoops, meant to vote for
>you can easily find them (Mental) (-5 because several days have passed, -5 because rain washed them away)

>>4235537
roll a 1d100, must be under 35 (40 -5 because several days have passed, -5 because rain washed them away, +5 thanks to outfit)

Rolled 83 (1d100)

>>4235555

>>4235572
Dang. Don't suppose anyone else is around?

Rolled 76 (1d100)

>>4235555

Rolled 96 (1d100)

>>4235555
allow me

FUCK why didn't we even vote on metal check

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>>4235572
>>4235615
>>4235618
>rolled 76, failure

You noted each possible signs in a mental map, passing through every narrow street, between the factories, under the bridges. No stone is left unturned. And after four hours of search, maybe, just maybe, you overdid it. It's now 11AM.

If you want to cross the Grand Canal, you will have to rush to the bridge before noon unless you want to confront Franz and her 'luck', or maybe a change of plans. Any way, while preparing to get out of the Industrial District you review your notes.

The signs were obviously made with a white paint, the same used to mark doors of plague victims. They were on several heights and followed a pattern. From that you can conclude that there was only one person painting them, and he/she used some sort of assistance to get so high. Finally, the signs are quite lame and generic with 'hail Charon' and 'death to Sol' being the most used.

How did the perpetrator get so high?
>a non-Human like Elves who can jump higher
>a grappling hook like yours
>a Mystical Stone Parachute
>a jump potion
(you will investigate the choice you picked first)

Why are the writings so lame?
>probably a child, you should confront Lisa's disciples
>a false flag of someone who lacks imagination
>a prank unrelated to this case
>Demihuman brain

Anything you checked while looking at the signs?
>write-in (write-in are always available but I may or may not choose them)

Finally, you should investigate the paint used since it is similar to the one used by the corpse retrieval team to mark the house. This leaves you with three possible leads. Now you should decide if you want to continue and try to find evidences on the place of the bombing despite the Militia already cleaned it or change of location.

Where to go?
>look for evidences where the suicide bombing took place
>get to the Redlight District
>rush to the bridge (Physical) (will give a -10 tired Physical condition until next morning)

Maybe I should consider under 10 and above 90 to be crits instead of just 1 and 100

>>4235622
>>a grappling hook like yours
>probably a child, you should confront Lisa's disciples
They may have a grappling hook. I believe I recall Lisa scolding her Disciples for the graffiti. This lead may have been really shitty, not even worth looking into. Or there is a splinter group of the Cult, who have put one of the Disciples up to the this. It may still warrant investigation.
>grappling hook, assassins would likely have something like that
>lame writing, could've been a kid easily
>corpse retrievers in the cemetery, may have brought their paint along, which could easily be stolen by Disciples with stealth miracles.
Just seems like a no-brainer to me, but I could be totally off.
>write-in (write-in are always available but I may or may not choose them)
If they were scrawled in any specific pattern, they could potentially be used to triangulate where another attack could take place next.
>look for evidences where the suicide bombing took place

>>4235622
>what if it was one of those things the militia use to walk around tall avoiding getting near infected

>probably a child, you should confront Lisa's disciples.

>write-in (write-in are always available but I may or may not choose them)
make a note the areas were the gratiffi is done, maybe you can pinpoint the areas where they do the most, maybe even a where they hang around

>get to the Redlight District

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4235631
>look for evidences where the suicide bombing took place
>get to the Redlight District

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>>4235631
>>4235636
First, you will probably confront the disciples of Lisa about the painting. If they were responsible for them that could potentially end your investigation on those since Lisa think they are unrelated to the suicide-bombing. If not, then you will look for who could have provided a grappling hook or stilts. Also, it couldn't hurt to interview the corpse retrieval team. Your next stop should be Lisa's magic school or the cemetary where you are sure to find either the disciples or the disciples and the corpse retrievers.

Before finally leaving the area, you notice that there is indeed a pattern. Nothing to esoteric really. The signs gather around a straight line from the Cannery to the Machine Factory and with a declining height.

Does that make any sense?
>you can deduce something from the elements you gathered (Mental)
> ̶u̶s̶e̶ ̶a̶n̶ ̶i̶n̶v̶e̶s̶t̶i̶g̶a̶t̶i̶o̶n̶ ̶p̶o̶t̶i̶o̶n̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶f̶i̶n̶d̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶a̶n̶s̶w̶e̶r̶ you don't have one
>wait before jumping to conclusions

Where could the have obtained a grappling hook or stilts?
>Arsenal
>Blacksmith
>write-in (write-in are always available but I may or may not choose them)

You arrive at the Redlight District soon after 12PM. The brothels always packed with Demihumans on each side of the street are slowly waking up from a night of debauchery. The slaves, however, always look absent-minded as if prisoned from an eternal night. Furry arms making calls at you between the bars, and meowing sound giving your the creeps, you avoid their face and let your stare drift away.

In a back alley, a bunch of Human females are agonizing. They wear thick layers of make-up and mud, but you can tell they only have skin on their bones. One even lost her nose and hairs, rotting away in the trash. Elves are patrolling the streets, and they will soon fall down on them. Two archer are jumping on the rooftops and they will soon discover the three women hiding here.

Should you react?
>distract the Elves and make a scene to warn the women
>fight the Elves, you will not let the knife-ears take any more lives
>help them moving away from here (that means touching them)
>write-in (write-in are always available but I may or may not choose them)
>ignore them

Or go to a certain place to investigate the Organ Harvester/Hohenheim book?
>Pearl of the Ocean
>Cat Maid Cafe
>The Love Nest
>The Rabbit Hole
>sewer, were the woman with black spots said she got her fake animal ears

>>4235696
>you can deduce something from the elements you gathered (Mental)
>The signs gather around a straight line from the Cannery to the Machine Factory and with a declining height.
The person who is doing this is obviously working at these two places, or is doing it while travelling about the place. Maybe we should investigate the machine factory? The declining height also suggests that it's something that goes away after a while, pointing us towards a jump potion. I doubt it's a mystical stone parachute, unless Giovanni has been handing them out to everyone.
>Arsenal
The Arsenal has been in chaos because of us, I assume it wouldn't be too hard to steal from there. Maybe we should steal from it too.
>distract the Elves and make a scene to warn the women
>sewer, were the woman with black spots said she got her fake animal ears
Nothing for us in the other places I think.

>>4235696
>you can deduce something from the elements you gathered (Mental)

>Blacksmith

>Call out to the elves and alert them to the presence of the diseased

>>4235696
are you guys sure you want to do a mental check right now...
>wait before jumping to conclusions

>Arsenal

>distract the Elves and make a scene to warn the women. Oh is that a bag of sugar over there?!

>The Rabbit Hole

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>>4235754
>>4235763
>>4235779
Just for a second, your cowardice took over and you might have reported them. Even if it was for the greater good of fighting the plague, the idea of helping foreign invader, and let alone knife-ears to murder your kin surfaced on your mind. The idea was here, floating on a sea of fears, like a rotting corpse on the Grand Canal. You feel absolutely disgusted with this part of you and finally decide to distract them.

The women, infected or not, deserve a chance before being pierced by their arrow. You have a firearm on you, something banned in their district. Firing your pistol will surely drawn where the shot would come from but their sense of smell could lead them back to you. A safer options would be to just distract them by interacting directly or indirectly with them.

>fire the pistol somewhere, then run to avoid them (Physical)
>find something to throw, then hide to avoid them (Mental)
>interact with them, write-in ("hey you", "is that a bag of sugar?", "help!", ...) (Social)

>>4235795
>Interact with them

Thank them for the wonderful job they're doing and ask when they're going to take over the Militia controlled portion of the city.

>>4235795
>interact with them, write-in Have you heard of the high elves? Hey! You know there's an organ harvester on the loose! He's after elves now I hear. They're setting traps with explosives under corpses. Better watch out. (Social)

Good opportunity to find out what they know.

>>4235754
>>4235763
>>4235779
forget to make you roll for the deduction

roll a 1d100, must be under 45 (40 +5 thanks to outfit)

>>4235803
>>4235813
roll 1d100, must be (50 +5 thanks to outfit +5 thanks to dagger -10 because bootlicker +∞ because a player mentionned sugar)

Rolled 82, 53 = 135 (2d100)

>>4235820

Rolled 80, 85 = 165 (2d100)

>>4235820

Rolled 78, 73 = 151 (2d100)

>>4235820

>>4235822
>>4235826
>>4235848
Damn, dice gods aren't being nice today.

>>4235625
PLease dont. That works out to any best of 3 roll having like a 30 percent chance of a crit in one direction or another. Was to swing-y for a quest where preperation and planning are supposed to be important.

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>>4235822
>>4235826
>>4235848
>rolled 78, total failure
back to elementary school, Sherlock

Of course, it's the children. Maybe those of the slums or the street urchins thieves you met. And they surely used a metal coral grappling hook made by the Blackmsith. Also, the children is probably a parent of a corpse retriever, that's how he got the white painting. But the suicide bomber was actually the Doge since the beginning that Don Giovanni convinced to use a Mystical Stone Parachute. It's crystal clear. This will affect your investigation.
_____

>rolled 53, sli-
*SUGAR RUSH*
>automatic success

"Hey you!" you address to the Elves on the rooftop "I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful job."
"What do you want meat eater?" they bark at you
"Nothing, just wanted to thank the ELVEN COMMANDOS" you speak loudly for the women to hear "because street are much safer now. Please take over the City."

You bite your tongue, forced to lie and go beyond your racial prejudice against the knife-ears. Hopefully they won't notice how bad of an actor you are.

"Good dog..." they ridiculize you with a complacent tone
"Hey, the organ harvester on the loose surely set traps with explosive waaaaaay much further toward the Workers District."
"What are you trying to say, dog?" he doubts your sincerity, frowning a brow with a twitch from his ear "Don't move I'm coming down."

Feeling nervous, your hand slide on the cross of your pistol. Their blood will dry on the pavement before a single arrow pierce you. The sound might attract their friends though and that crazy captain. Suddenly a clever idea comes to you.

"I-Is that sugar over there?" you try as they are already coming menacingly toward you
"Sugar? Sugar!" he repeats twisting his head in all direction "Where? Over there?"

Even his companion changed his behaviour, getting all excited at the mention of the white powder from the New World. They try to look for the bag your mentioned with all their energy, salivating. Now they are the one who look like dogs. Before you even point your finger in a random direction, they are already gone. You really should have asked earlier about sugar to the Apothecary, they probably use it to bribe the Commandos. It might even be the price for a ticket or a pass for the embassy reception.

The women you tried to save are gone, leaving only dirty rags behind them soiled with pus and blood. Now alone in the deserted street, observed by a thousand eyes of Demihuman slaves behind the bars of slave brothel, you can resume your investigation about the Organ Harvester or Hohenheim book.

Where do you go?
>Pearl of the Ocean
>Cat Maid Cafe
>The Love Nest
>The Rabbit Hole
>sewer, were the woman with black spots said she got her fake animal ears and maybe where the infected women went

>>4235879

>sewer, were the woman with black spots said she got her fake animal ears and maybe where the infected women went

>>4235879
>Pearl of the Ocean

I wanna hit the maid Cafe later, for questions, snacks and investigating

>>4235879
>sewer, were the woman with black spots said she got her fake animal ears and maybe where the infected women went
My write in didn't affect the investigation? Oh well, it wouldn't have made much of a difference anyway.

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>>4235882
>>4235906
>>4235907
Following a trail of blood you find yourself in front of the Grand Canal. From the wails alone coming from the drainage system, you conclude that they took shelter here. The poor and the infected alike who can't find a home in order to avoid the curfew. There is no guarantee of what you will find down there but most importantly you don't want to touch the putrid water carrying excrements and dead rats from there.

Using your grappling hook, you can climb down from the dock into a sewer overflow outfall, but the hook will have to stay in place until you get out. Or you can just try to toss your body into it and then climb up to the dock when you are finished. Sadly, the 'man'hole in the street are too narrow for a Human since the City use Demihuman to clean the sewers. Maybe someone with a smaller frame like a child, a woman or an Elf could access it.

>use the grappling hook
>use your own agility to not fall into the canal (Physical)
>try to find someone to access the manhole in the street

>>4235934
resuming at 8PM EDT

>>4235934
>use your own agility to not fall into the canal (Physical)

>>4235934
>>use your own agility to not fall into the canal (Physical)

>>4236005
>>4236107
roll 1d100, must be under 75 (70 +5 thanks to outfit)
no need to tell you what happens in case of failure

Rolled 94 (1d100)

>>4237003

Rolled 13 (1d100)

>>4237003

Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>4237003

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>>4237005
>>4237029
>>4237047
>rolled 13
acrobat

Hanging above the water from the dock, you release your grip and let your feet touch the entry of the outfall. Any more complex move would have made you lost balance and fall into the canal. It could have ended terribly wrong. Now, only your boots are protecting you from the putrid water pouring out in the canal, with occasional splashes on your pants.

Assassin outfit +5 Physical, +0 Mental because you stink, +0 Social because of stains

A rat suddenly slides between your feet. You are forced to take hold against the wall and without your gloves it would have been a terrible idea. Also since it is still during the day, a faint light pierce through the narrow manhole. It doesn't take long before you start hearing coughing from the side tunnels.

Instinctively, you ready your dagger and pistol but ir proves useless as the only people you find here are women and children. Of course, they are the only one who can pass through the manholes. Covered in excrements, blood and who knows what their black spots are barely noticeable. They are either coughing or dead, some with missing fingers, nose and ears. If there was a land beyond the Styx it would look exactly like that you think, nearly throwing up behind your mask because of the smell.

>eavesdrop on a conversation (Mental)
>ask for Demihumans organs (Social)
>continue looking in the tunnels for the women you saved or Demihuman organs (1 hour)

>>4237070
>ask for Demihumans organs (Social)

>>4237126
roll a 1d100, must be under 55 (50 +5 thanks to dagge)

>>4237126
Support

Rolled 45 (1d100)

>>4237137

Rolled 15 (1d100)

>>4237137

Rolled 100 (1d100)

>>4237137

>>4237196
LOL

>>4237196
I believe that's the first 100 on this quest

>>4237213
Nah, there was at least one earlier

>>4237196
Big oof. We're going to get murdered now.

>>4237236
Nah, we'll just accidently genocide the sewer people.

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>>4237141
>>4237170
>>4237196
>rolled 100,crit fail
yawn

You go for someone looking relatively healthy. A child with a scarf around his head, cowering against the wall far from the coughing women. It's better to directly ask them instead of wandering for hours in the tunnels.

"Hey bambino" you crouch smiling "do you know where I can find Demihumans ears?"

There is no reason to fail this. To him you are just a freak in the Redlight District with a furry fetish. The child doesn't respon. He is not ignoring you though, his eyes are sharp, darting in all direction, confused about something. Maybe the promise of a reward will make him speak.

"Come on, I just want fake animal ears. I can help you. What do you want?"

Still no response but his eyes are now fixed right into yours, wide open. He feels very nervous about his response and slowly brings a hand to his scarf.

"Oh right, you can't talk with that sca-"

Slowly, he took of the scarf to reveal a completely black chin. As soon as he tried to speak, his jaw litterally fell off in your laps. Thick dark blood carrying his white teeth accompanied his rotting jaw leaving only a gapping hole from his upper lips to his throat.

He instantly grabs his jaw, shoving it back into place. Maybe he pointed out some direction, maybe someone helped him, maybe he just shade some tears for scaring such a gentle person like you. You can't tell since you ran away, shook to the core.

So this is what Stage Three looks like. You are dead, but alive, rotting but moving. You lived all your life in a society where deceased are cremated. Even for a butcher this sight utterly shocking. After several turns in the tunnels, panicked and panting you instinctly remove your mask and throw up. Is your jaw ok? Is it going to fall off? Where are you?

You need to calm down, even if you were traumatized for life
>promise to yourself that you will help the people from the sewer
>commit yourself completely to find the cure and abandon all other quests
>find your inner strengh, write-in (Social) (-30 because maw of madness)

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>>4237245
>find your inner strengh, write-in (Social) (-30 because maw of madness)

A little hope, however desperate, is never without worth.

>>4237245
Way more lenient than expected.


>find your inner strengh, write-in (Social) (-30 because maw of madness)

>>4237245
>find your inner strength, pray to Charon, ask him to deliver these people to the other side safely.

>>4237259
I wanted to check the other gods but the hostpic link doesn't work anymore

>>4237257
>Way more lenient than expected.
JINXED
WE'RE FUCKED
WE'RE ALL FUCKED
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
>>4237259
also, supporting this
help us out Big C

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>>4237254
>>4237257
>>4237259
>>4237265
roll a 1d100, must be under 20 (50 -30 because maw of madness)

Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>4237275

Rolled 8 (1d100)

>>4237275

Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>4237275
what're the odds of me rolling another 100?

Rolled 38 (1d100)

>>4237275

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Just realised that with all we've gone through, we probably look like this now, just without the dagger.

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>>4237302
>>4237300
>>4237280
>>4237276
>rolled 8, clear success
my brain... trembles

There's no reason to fear darkness. You travel in the sewers which are the blood vessels of a dying City, death surrounds you, it always had. All are equals in death, Humans and Demihumans, nobles and commoners, adults and children. It's ok for them to rot away in the sewers, they will soon feel the embrace of Charon and their souls will find comfort in the cold waters of the Styx, slowly decaying until nothing remain. There is beauty in this cosmic order.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ktp2Tjfi5ko

+20 Charon's alignement : Devout
-20 Sol's alignement

You tie the mask around mouth and check for any missing item but everything seem to be in place. An hour has passed since you entered the sewer, but you can't come out of here without a clue about the Organ Harvester.

Turning back on your steps, other infected come into contact with you. There are not threatening, they even inquire about your well-being. You feel your jaw clenching hard, as if your tooth melted into each other.

"Are you alright, signore?" one asks
"..."
"Where do you come from? You shouldn't be here."
"..."
"Fine. You don't want to talk to people like us, I get it."

No sound comes out of your mouth. It's as if your body reacted differently to the trauma than your mind. You have heard about this kind of trauma in the Navy. Some captain used a cane years after a full recovery, sailors would dig into anything with their nails at the slightest sound of a detonation. Only time will tell how long this will last. It kind of remind you how your hands clamped hard on the knife you used to stab someone and didn't let it go for several minutes.

Should you continue looking for the Demihumans organs?
>eavesdrop on a conversation (Mental)
>continue looking in the tunnels for the women you saved or Demihuman organs (1 hour)
>get out of here

note that you just calmed down not healed from your trauma

>>4237325
>get out of here
not reason to waste these people's time, they are barely alive, we won't find our answers here.. only the Cat Maid Cafe can heal our soul now

>>4237325

>continue looking in the tunnels for the women you saved or Demihuman organs (1 hour)

>>4237325
>>continue looking in the tunnels for the women you saved or Demihuman organs (1 hour)

>>4237325
>get out of here
Let's not push our luck

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>>4237362
>>4237355
>>4237354
>>4237339
Finding your way in this maze is not an easy task, but at least you have the day light from the manhole partially lighting the sewers. Even after carefully checking up every face you encountered, you did not find the women you saved. How could you have communicated with them any way? You don't even know the sign language.

Ready to leave the den of Charon for the City you step on something strange. It feels too squishy for a dead rat and does not squeal. A kick or two can easily push it under the light of a manhole. A butcher like you instantly recognize an internal organ. There is even a pile of them not too far. A spleen, more kidneys and a huge amount of animals ears and tails.

They are not sold by some street crook into bottle, just tossed down the gutter! But why? Is it just cruelty? Did you misunderstand the motives of the Organ Harvester? Why taking so much care for his 'patients' sewing back their wounds if it's just for this result?

>report your finding to Mr. Goodhealth/the Apothecary girl
>you can deduce something from the elements you gathered (Mental)
> ̶u̶s̶e̶ ̶a̶n̶ ̶i̶n̶v̶e̶s̶t̶i̶g̶a̶t̶i̶o̶n̶ ̶p̶o̶t̶i̶o̶n̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶f̶i̶n̶d̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶a̶n̶s̶w̶e̶r̶ you don't have one
>wait before jumping to conclusions, you can still try to ambush him or use Lisa's services

After considering this new evidence, you should get out of here. Reaching the outfall opening, you realize it is now 2PM, the bridge should be clear and Franz gone by now. You planned to go to the Craftsmen District because you deduced that the Blacksmith made the grappling hook for the child cultist who is related to a Corpse Retriever. The Alchemist or the Slums could provide a lead as to where the cultist found his bomb.

How do you get out?
>grappling hook
>your own strengh (Physical)

And finally... You stink! And you are covered in excrements and blood, there is no way you can enter a brothel or a cross the bridge like that. Changing clothes and washing these should be your priority.

Should you put the merchant outfit on?
>yes
>no, continue like that or get home for a tuxedo

Where should you go?
>cross the bridge like that (Craftsmen District, Slums...)
>get home and change for a tuxedo
>Pearl of the Ocean
>Cat Maid Cafe
>The Love Nest
>The Rabbit Hole

>>4237388
>wait before jumping to conclusions, you can still try to ambush him or use Lisa's services

We could literally wait right here and ambush them. I think that's what we should do, won't have to worry about getting cleaned up until later.

>>4237388
>wait before jumping to conclusions, you can still try to ambush him or use Lisa's services
How's the state of the organs and ears? Can we tell if they are intact or damaged? Could it be that demi humans are being affected by the plague in some way?

>get out of here with big muscle

>get home switch tuxedo

>hit the red district again and go to the pearl

We have a lot of info to give to mermaid

resuming at 8PM EDT

You are now a Devout, maybe that means you can use a miracle.

Reminder that unless your restore your sanity (brothel, mass...) there will be consequences. Also, you could have calmed down with alcohol or a chamomile elixir, but only temporarily like you did with that prayer-roll

>>4237402
this

>>4237883
changing my vote
>you can deduce something from the elements you gathered (Mental)
Try to see if the organs are arranged in any way that could resemble preparation for a ritual. We can visit Lisa tonight for Mass, and to ask if she has any knowledge of a ritual involving a massive pile of organs. Might not be a good call to ask her about magic like that AGAIN at mass, so maybe talk it up and say it's related to the organ harvester. Or if we go to get this washed today, we could check out the magic school.
>grappling hook
>no, continue like that or get home for a tuxedo
>get home and change for a tuxedo
After this mental option, that is. I'm worried trying to ambush him right here is going to be a waste of time. If the Organ Harvester has good relations with the sewer stage 3s, would they not warn him about us going down to the the organ chamber or whatever?

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>>4237402
>>4237414
>>4237889
The organs and animals parts look exactly like what living tissues would after several days in soild waters, rotting that is. Maybe the organs are older but it might be because they are not protected by a layer of fur. They are not disposed in any particular pattern and this place is just like anywhere else in the sewers. That's all you can guess without thinking too much about it. You decide to not do anything about it right now. Just to be sure, you slide what looks like a cat's ear in your pocket.

How should you pursue your investigation?
>setting a trap for him in the sewers?
>baiting him with a Demihuman in the street?
>go to Lisa's Magic school, give the ear and wait for the result tomorrow
>go directly to the cemetary for the midnight ceremony and give the ear
>write-in (write-in are always available but I may or may not choose them)

Not taking any risk, you use the grappling hook to get back on the dock. This time you don't have to let it hang there. After an hour, you switched to more expensive looking clothes with the tuxedo at home. But you had to throw your gloves since they were soiled too.

Do you put a new pair of gloves?
>yes
>no

You try to say something out loud but your teeth are sewed to each other and only a deep throat noise comes out. This will prove difficult for the rest of the investigation. Your psychosomatic trauma could be cured after taking care of your mental health though.

What is your priority for the rest of the day?
>continue the Organ Harvester investigation (what you voted for above)
>take care of your mental health (brothel, last mass at Sol's Church, midnight ceremony in the cemetary)
>continue the Cultist Attack investigation (Craftsmen District, Slums)
>write-in (write-in are always available but I may or may not choose them)

>>4238693
>take care of your mental health
>midnight ceremony in the cemetary

Along with anything else. Are we literate? Can we write notes until we get fixed up?

>>4238693

>go directly to the cemetary for the midnight ceremony and give the ear
let's attend mass to gain some sanity back, and let Lisa show off

>yes
better not to risk it, we need to visit the tailor asap

>take care of your mental health, brothel tour.
Aaaaand, we ask for the book too

>>4238693
>go directly to the cemetary for the midnight ceremony and give the ear
>yes
>take care of your mental health (Last mass at Sol's church)
While we seem to be going down the Charon path, I think Sol still has some benefits for us. It seems a lot better for healing wounds and calming people, while Charon seems to be more practical and vengeful. And I still want to free Susanna too, though we've still got a lot on our plate.

>>4238703
>>4238706
>>4238724
With the tuxedo on, you try to imitate Parotti. But you can only practice some throat warm-up. Beside hand signs, writing could be an option to communicate. You are the only one who can read La Stampa and can do simple maths for your business. However, you never practised writing and while there is plenty of paper available with the posters, there's no ink or even coal around.

-1 pair of gloves

You choose to take care of your trauma first. If you go into the Craftsmen District to wash your assassin outfit or for anything else, you will have to come back after the curfew. A gold coin should be enough to bribe the Militia without speaking but you can still fight them too. That should be taken into account if you choose the midnight mass, giving your nine hours to kill On the other hand, the brothels offer a lead for Hohenheim's book and the Organ Harvester but you will have to do without speaking. Finally, the last mass of the day at the Church of Sol is just before the curfew, you can make it in time if you don't stop on your way and that means leaving your artefact here. You are unsure how the Inquisition knight would react to your devotion for Charon though. However, he should be at the Warzone right now, so after the mass you should have restored your faith in Sol before he apprehends you.

Nine hours to kill before midnight and the ceremony at the Cemetery, what do?
>go to the Abbey for the last mass of the day and pray to Sol
>Redlight District to visit a brothel it will cost you between 5 cans of meat and a gold coin, obviously
>write-in (write-in are always available but I may or may not choose them)

>>4238776

>Redlight District to visit a brothel it will cost you between 5 cans of meat and a gold coin, obviously

I'm sure they've dealt with worse than a mute client. Besides this is therapy of a sort, we should be able to talk after

>>4238776
>go to the Abbey for the last mass of the day and pray to Sol
We're already shaky on resources as it is, and we can't do much investigating while mute.

If you have no ideas for the write-in and just want to attend the midnight ceremony at the cemetary, you can just wait for 9 hours straight

>>4238835
>you can just wait for 9 hours straight
this

Rolled 2 (1d3)

>>4238785
>>4238807
>>4238871
I'm not asking for a concession, but can you argue your choice? Maybe someone will change his mind.

Otherwise, I will go with this tie breaker in 20 minutes

>>4238889
I would, but I think there's an aversion to the idea of going to a brothel that no amount of rational argument will affect.

>go to the Abbey for the last mass of the day and pray to Sol
I'll break tie

also, can we explore the abbey a bit more deeper? maybe pay attention for guards, entrances and exits since we still need to free the nun.

>>4238900
Our resources are hurting, hell I would've loved to go to brothel, that's why I voted to bring the gold coins.. but 5 cans of meat? that's too much

>>4238911
You know it's either or, right?

They aren't charging gold AND meat.

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>>4238785
>>4238807
>>4238871
>>4238902
Leaving the artefact home, you depart for the Abbey, rushing through the Industrial District. After your run in the sewers, you initially thought that the exercise had warmed you up but it's now clear that you have a fever. Plus, it may be related with the fact you are only breathing through your nose or wearing a mask, but you have difficulty breathing.

You meet more people than usual on this path. When you are about to cross to the Abbey, the reason why became evident. The cause of this renewed interest for the northern part of the Industrial District was of course the bridge you revealed the existence of. There are only a few people but that's enough to want to avoid the occasional pukers and sneezers carrying Stage Two. You have just enough time to consider how you want to cross and look at a nearby poster.

La Stampa Public 'dition Quattordic'simo :

Th' Organ Harv'st'r activiti's int'nsifi'd with r'port of only 'ars and tails b'ing cut off now. Whil' h' actually mad' only a doz'n victims, th' numb'r of survivors with stitch's has skyrock't through th' roof. Th' pr'ssur' on B'astskins drov' s'v'ral of th'm off th' City thanks to a shady smuggl'r n'twork.

La Stampa publicly cond'mn th's' horribl' racist attack and any sup'rstitious motiv' that l'd to th'm. Int'rvi'w'd, Don Giovanni off'r'd his h'lp for a s'ttl'm'nt to b' mad' in th' N'w World with th' h'lp of s'v'ral nobl's alr'ady owning plantations. Th' accord 'xclud'd Mr. Goodh'alth who has b''n rumour'd to mak' 'lixir out of th's' organs.

Th' attack on Mr. Goodh'alth Apoth'cary shop is th' natural cons'qu'nc' of all th' racism in th' City. W' s'nd our thoughts and pray'rs to th' 'mploy''s.

>detach a gondola from under the bridge and cross alone
>avoid getting puked or sneezed on (Mental)
>fire a round of your pistol in the air to scare them away
>just cross normally with them

>>4238934
>just cross normally with them

>>4238934
>avoid getting puked or sneezed on (Mental)

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4238947
>>4238961

>>4238947
>>4238961
roll a 1d100, must be under 40

Rolled 37 (1d100)

>>4239005

Rolled 54 (1d100)

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>>4239019
>>4239024
>rolled 37, slight success
five to six feet please

You take part in the early procession walking to the Church. Hearing someone breathing in rapidly, you step aside avoiding most of the blood he spat. It could have ended up in your face, so you consider yourself lucky. Just after entering the Abbey territory someone who doesn't feel well suddenly turns back and decides to go home, another one abandons the struggle and relieves himself in the canal. Every semblance of dignity you had vanished, tainted by this misery.

Tuxedo costume with small blood stains

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nb9HwGaeS0

The sun is about to pass beyond the horizon, casting a halo of light around the gothic cathedral and its terrifying spears. A line is stretching from the gate to the bridge. People are still waiting for the confessional, some even fight to get there and confess despite the mass starting soon.

"I know where a savant is hiding!" someone shouts
"I *cough* I have money *cough*" spit another one
"I killed four Demihumans! Let me through." pretends a last one, throwing his fist

However, you didn't come here to confess and receive a miracle healing, even though you have more than enough to pay for it. Curing Stage One for one gold coin looks kind of overkill anyway. The believers hardly fit in the large gothic cathedral and you have to stand in the back. Hopefully, the consecrated ground.

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>>4239039
Loud bangs echoes again in the cathedral, far above the chants and the organ. The Grand Inquisitor is going to deliver his speech, passing in front of the choir with his can beating the ground like a peasant tending his field.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa85ONU_bus

"The Lord show me the way; I shall not flee." He starts slowly, as everybody follows in unisson.

He gives me the sword and the shield. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your light and your warmth, they comfort me. You put my enemies in my reach; you give strength to my arm; I shed their blood for your glory.

Letting an uncanny silence fills the cathedral, he drinks on the fear of his newly found believers. Is there more people because of your bridge?

"The curse! The curse of Charon is going to strike the City. It will spread again and again, separating wheat from the rotting chaff. And there will be more chaff than grain, more fallen than chosen. You. Shall. Not. Fear it! You believed it was enough to visit Church on Sunday but Sol was displeased with your lack of faith and that's how Charon made his way into your heart... into your home!"

A woman suddenly cries in pain, the words of the Grand Inquisitor reached deep within her like a burning flame. As he strikes with his staff on the altar to kindle the ceremonial fire with Divine Magic, believers kneel down. A devotion you have not seen in years.

"Show your faith and Sol will help you. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Mankind will bring order to the cosmic chaos and with Sol's blessing we shall reclaim our rightful clay!"

The crowd is ecstatic, not letting the vestals finish with their chant. They shout 'Praise Sol', clapping like people drowning finally finding lifeline. You collect you light your candle like everyone else and as most just rush home since the curfew started, you can either stay to prepare for saving Susanna or proceed with another task.

What do?
>stay (speak with the vestals, look through the place, confess...)
>leave (6 hours before midnight)

"A... Aaaah." you unclench your jaws

The Grand Inquisitor inspired you enough to fight against your trauma.

+10 Sol's alignment
-10 Charon's alignment : Devout status lost

one last update during the day, then resuming at 8PM EDT

>stay (speak with the vestals, look through the place, confess...)
Confess, we need to unwind a little bit.. Get our miracle, once healed we proceed to gather information

>>4239065
Support. Keep an eye out for sister Susanna, but just do all we can to unwind.

>>4239041
>>leave (6 hours before midnight)
Confession requires payment.
>Curing Stage One for one gold coin looks kind of overkill anyway
And seemingly only is a weak heal. I think we need something stronger than that. So. Either to the Northern Warzone, we could throw rocks for more healing, or potentially waste the coin. Also, isn't confession a huge ordeal that we have to choose the right option for? Lets just go throw rocks and unwind back at the Cemetery, man.
>Bonus rock throwing points:
-already traumatized by watching child soldiers die
(can't happen twice, right?)
-not wearing our signature assassin outfit as it is soaked in blood and excrement
(won't recognize us if we're trading at the south.)
-free, powerful heals
-possible loot

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>>4239065
>>4239106
>>4239116
The line for the confessionals has diminished in length but there is still one hour to wait. It doesn't really matter if your next action is for midnight. You are quite lean on unwinding all your bag to the ear of Church of Sol servant, maybe they will bestow you a healing miracle upon hearing your heroic deeds. In the worst case, you can pay with a gold coin, who knows what blessing they will grant you. People in the line are ready to denounce their mother for a miracle healing, barely holding up, their body ravaged by the plague. Some are holding two cans of meat, as this is the standard untold price.

The whispers of the nuns reverberates under the high roof of the cathedral, they are gossiping about something. You can only hear "Susanna" and "white hair" which doesn't sound really good now that you realize she might have been tortured just like Bernardo but for one more week.

"How indecent of you, young ladies." The Mother Superior quickly shuns them. "It's a great honour to become a Firekeeper. Come on, those chairs are not going to tidy up themselves."

Your eyes wander again on the stained-glass depicting the first coming of the Son of Jupiter to help Mankind dominate over all species. They stop just above the Sacristy, where Susanna was captive during the mass. There you hope to find the book containing the chant referring to the Chains of Tartarus. The edifice is quite impressive, maybe you can explore a bit further and prepare to save the Gallileof.

What do?
>confessional (1 hour of waiting)
>explore the Cathedral (Mental)
>aks discretely the nuns about Sister Susanna, write-in (Social)
>write-in (write-in are always available but I may or may not choose them)

>>4239373
>confessional (1 hour of waiting)
We should have enough time to ask the nuns too

>>4239373
>>confessional (1 hour of waiting)

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>>4239434
>>4239450
During your wait in the line leading to the confessional someone throws up behind you. He takes his hand to his mouth to contain the sudden explosion of pus and blood but some ends up on the white shirt of your costume, The tuxedo is now ruined. A few droplets land on your face, not worrying you the least since you are on consecrated ground. The disease does not spread thanks to a Divine Magic charm.

"Next" the voice from the confessional calls you

You wipe out stains on your face and leave your Divine Magic candle outside. The voice belongs to an old man. This was the last confessional to visit from the last time where Mario and Luigi helped you find Susanna. Since you learned she was held captive in the Sacristy, it doesn't surprise you.

"What brings you here, son of Sol?" he asks
"I have seen some things and wanted to unwind a bit." you answer without thinking

The truth detection miracle is still active here, you will have a hard time hiding your true identity if he asks the correction question but you can lead the conversation where you want to. Hopefully your heroic deeds will grand you a miracle healing instead of the fake light special effect they use normally.

>I met heretics and people to report to the Inquisition
>I have been contaminated and brought offerings for a miracle healing
>I saved two children (Amicia and Hugo)
>I attacked the Citadel
>I have seen a child plague victim

>>4239434
Support.

>>4240290
>I saved two children (Amicia and Hugo)

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>>4240295
>>4240302
"I saved two children" you proudly start
"Protecting the weak is a noble task, the strongest are entitled to such task as Sol was with helping Humanss reclaim their place in the universe." he mildly compliments you "What did you save them from?"

>from the City (stay vague)
>from abuse by adults (refer to Amicia being beaten in the Refinery)
>from the plague (refer to Hugo being afflicted by Stage Two)

>>4240334
>from abuse by adults (refer to Amicia being beaten in the Refinery)
>from the plague (refer to Hugo being afflicted by Stage Two)

>>4240334
>>from the City (stay vague)
Everything is wrong here.. I've seen bad situations before but this? kids being reduced to dust cause of the plague.. murder and abuse of power to no end. I try to do good for others, but I don't know how long I can keep going.

>>4240360
Support.

>>4240334
>from the plague (refer to Hugo being afflicted by Stage Two)

Rolled 2 (1d2)

2 votes to stay vague, 2 votes to talk about Hugo, 1 vote for Amicia

>1
stay vague
>2
from the plague

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>>4240356
>>4240360
>>4240388
>>4240413
"I saved children from the plague" you start "I brought a healing potion to a boy who had Stage Two."
"Why not bring him here?" he asks
"The child was persecuted by the Inquisition."

You stay eyes wide open, like a stranger witnessing your body betrays you. Why did you say that? The truth spell is that powerful? It's the worse situation imaginable.

"The Inquisition does not persecute anyone, son of Sol. It merely guides people back on the right track." he kindly speaks "I believe such a benevolent person as you took care of him. Where is he now?"

Before being forced to reveal the fate of Amicia and Hugo or worse, being asked more details on their identity, you can resort to a desperate measure. There is no escape in the den of the Inquisition. What horrors will they inflict upon you to know where they are? You cannot make a convoluted answer and disguise the truth in a favorable manner here. You underestimated the Inquisition and Divine Punishment is about to fall down on you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4Vt0UGwmgQ

Panicked, a thousand emotions run through you, above all the desire to protect the very first persons you saved
>bite off your tongue
>fire your pistol at the priest
>calm down and keep telling him the truth, it can't be that bad (Social)

>>4240434
GUN

>>4240434

>calm down and keep telling him the truth, it can't be that bad (Social)

I mean he got shipped off, the priest isn't gonna be like yo we gotta follow this kid out to some remote city

Worst comes to worst we just stand up and walk away rather than take these drastic options.

>>4240434
>calm down and keep telling him the truth, it can't be that bad (Social)
They decided to try their way far from here, hopefully, they are still safe... a kid of his age shouldn't suffer like that, whatever act againt Sol he made, he paid it in full

>>4240461
their luck* not their way

>>4240443
>>4240458
>>4240461
roll 1d100, must be under 50
I should have mentionned the stress modifier but since I forgot to warn you before, no modifier

no epic fight with the Inquisition casters...

Rolled 39 (1d100)

>>4240469

>>4240434
>>4240458
Agreed. They already left right?

Also, why is Sol such a shit compared to Charon?

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>>4240476
>>4240482
>rolled 39, success
nothing to hide

"I helped him board an Elven frigate to escape the City." you listen to your own voice
"Son of Sol, you should not trust the Elves." he sigh "Let me tell you about the perfidious way of the Elves and the assault on the Great Elven Fortress."

His voice rises in the air, he is very inspired by the mention of Elves and forgets to ask you who the child was. His story focuses on the first coming of Sol, a passage of the Book of Odyssey, just after he slaughtered the Titans imprisoned in the Tartarus. He changes during his speech from a preacher to an old man rambling.

"And because the Human swore to not attack by night since it would be very dishonourable, the Elves attempted a sortie and assassinated the women sutlers following the army laying siege on them. Enraged by such barbary, the Human banished the Elves in the Great Forest and reclaimed the land."

Confused about his unexpected rambling, he clears his throat.

"Um... What I meant is that you should not trust the Elves. Is there anything else on your mind."

The tension leaves your body, it was not that bad but you should take more care when under a truth spell
>yes (more options)
>nope.

>>4240511
>no

we should have just shot him in retrospect
anyone still want to? it isn't too late

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>>4240482
>Also, why is Sol such a shit compared to Charon?
For a rogue, sure. But for a paladin...

>>4240515
Dude. We're in the middle of the church's territory. You want to fight that big crusader and whatever else the inquisition has up it's sleeves?

>>4240511
>nope. Can't really think of anything, unless we can figure out how to get some information about Susanna on this guy. Actually, would it be possible to ask about holy literature, like the book that can undo the chains?

>>4240515
>>4240525
You think about how to ask about the Chain of Tartarus spell without looking suspicious but quickly abandon the idea after this experience. The priest blesses with light after you hear something drop in water. When you get out of the confessional, you still have difficulty to breath and your fever, on top of that your throat feel sore.

New Knowledge : Book of Odyssey
+1 Divine Magic candle (last until dawn)
https://pastebin.com/Ar0uZ6ev

It's 7PM and all the vestals are gone, except for the Mother Superior. Maybe you can still explore the Abbey if you want to free the Gallileof or Susanna. This time there is no racoon girl with a map of the place you want to assault. Actually, you don't know anything about the Gallileof, you only searched the personnal belongings of Pastori at the Academy and never returned there.

>explore the Cathedral (Mental)
>aks discretely the nuns about Sister Susanna, write-in (Social)
>go home to take your proteins, vitamin and warm up right now
>write-in (write-in are always available but I may or may not choose them)

>>4240536
>explore the Cathedral (Mental)

this is blessed land so we should be safe from disease progression

>>4240545
>progression
*contamination
I only mentionned "contamination"

>>4240469
>explore the Cathedral (Mental)

>>4240549
dang guess we'll get sick then

>>4240536
>aks discretely the nuns about Sister Susanna, write-in (Social)

Also ask about the book with the tartarus chains spell. Social is our better stat anyway.

>>4240536
>go home to take your proteins, vitamin and warm up right now.
You know what? I'll switch to this, I wanna fully get rid of the plague.
We've gotten sick and cured so many times that we should have a little bit of resilience to the disease at this point.

>>4240564
I don't think it's possible to fully get rid of it. Relapsing will always be a concern.

>>4240564
That is something to wonder about. I don't think they understand the concept of immunity or anything at the moment, but would there be anyone who's recovered from the disease? Or is this something with a 100% lethality unless there's a cure?

Rolled 1 (1d3)

>>4240545
>>4240563
>>4240564
this is the tie breaker unless you can argue your vote and make someone change his mind

>>4240597
ask this again next morning for Alfonso maybe you noticed something

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>>4240597
12 monkeys

>>4240545
we are not doing so hot with our mental state right now, how about we go home, we rest and catch up with the others.
That leaves us better prepared once we attend Charon's mass and talk to Lisa

>>4240545
>>4240563
>>4240564
roll a 1d100, must be under 40

Rolled 81 (1d100)

>>4240614

Rolled 86 (1d100)

>>4240614

fuck I should've switched to talking to the nuns when I had the chance

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>>4240634
>>4240637
>rolled 81, total failure
nice paintings

You get lost looking at the beautiful paintings and stained-glasses and there's nobody to blame you. Who wouldn't? There are so much colours, totally a different vibe from the Cult of Charon. It fuels your heart with Divine inspiration, making you feel the urge to bash in a knife-ears' skull, confiscate his land and start a family there. Praise Sol.

+15 Sol's alignment
-15 Charon's alignment
[also taking into account the confessional

However, you didn't take any note about the architecture, or looked for any doors. There should be a part of the Abbey open for the infected but you did not find it, neither the Inquisition jails. The whole edifice is has foreign to you as when your first stepped inside. It's now the closing hour because it would be unworthy from a servant of Sol to work at night.

8PM now, with 2 hours of travel to get to the Cemetary for the midnight ceremony
>go home to take your proteins, vitamin and warm up right now (miss the ceremony)
>To the North Slums (Potato field, Taverns, Warzone...) (miss the ceremony)
>write-in (write-in are always available but I may or may not choose them)

>>4240664

>go home to take your proteins, vitamin and warm up right now (miss the ceremony)

Is the church not warm?

>>4240668
this. i'd have preferred to visit the midnight mass, but we lost a huge amount of charon rep today, and the devout status. unfortunately.

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You can also just go to the cemetary and wait
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzSgUR8MPdk

>>4240668
>Is the church not warm?
not enough

writting the last update then resuming at 8PM EDT

>>4240664
>Check out the dispensary
Have we ever gone to the dispensary? It's right around the corner, we could pick up something from there

>>4240677
>Check out the dispensary then go head to the cemetary

>>4240682
Support.

>>4240682
this, changing

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>>4240668
>>4240682
>>4240684
>>4240690
The Dispensary, adjacent to the Abbey is still accessible. You decide to take a tour by curiosity or just to kill time but you instantly regret your decision. The stench is unbearable. Taking advantage of the consecrated ground, Stage Two and Three infected are piled on each other. The floor is a mess of blood, excrements and rags. The moans, they wash dreadfully over your soul like.

It's even worse than the Hospital, the main difference forbidding any comparison with the Styx is the great brasier. Priests are using their staves to nourish the fire where deceased are mercilessly thrown into. Here and there, nuns are bringing water, changing the infected clothes, washing them with an admirable humility. You can even see one of them dispensing a miracle.

*OUCH*

A servant bumps into your back. Confused, she mistakes you for an infected and grabs your hand between hers. Behind your majestic sideburns, you blush a little bit despite being twice her size.

"Abandon yourself to the Eternal Fire of Sol. Let your body burn with passion in his Divine light." she prays, eyes closed

You feel a warm sensation invade your arms and reaching down directly into your heart. Your lung and throat still hurt but you are not cold any more.

"S-Sorry, I'm just a vestal... Miracle healing are to scarce among us, please be patient. We will soon have a Firekeeper."

She's already gone after hearing another mourning. This young girl showed more courage than most of the persons you saw in the City and left you speechless. Maybe one day she will master the flames like the priests or a miracle healing like other nuns. For the time being, you don't have anything to pay for a miracle healing unless you want to spend your gold coin but that would be overkill for just a Stage One. Here, some people are literally rotting on the ground, and they probably need it more. Thanks to your meeting with the vestal, you leave the area just a little bit confused and not traumatized.

It feels like a betrayal to depart for a ceremony of the Cult of Charon right after this encounter. Switching so often between deities might not be a good idea. Plus, you are still carrying the Divine Magic candle from the Church. Now, arriving in the Cemetary, you notice people entering the Crypt. Judging by their height, they are probably Lisa's students.

Do you want to abandon the candle after seeing the faith of a young vestal?
>yes
>no

>>4240724
>yes

Charon's better anyway. Abandoning the candle will show we repent for visiting the church.

>>4240729
this.

>>4240724
>no
Sol and Charon, I wonder if we can balance it out. I feel like there is more than meet the eye with Sol.

Also I have this theory, it seems that the lower you go on the God's family tree, the more diluted the miracles and magicare.
Remember back in Dwarven fortress how the Vulcan cult prayed and did sacrifices, yet nothing happened

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>>4240729
>>4240732
>>4240755
You decide to not bring a Divine Magic candle from the Church of Sol into the Temple of Charon. That is probably a wise decision since you don't know what consequences it will bring. However, abandoning the candle in the cemetery feels a little heartbreaking even if there is only place for Charon there (and also his high priestress-Witch maybe).

This time, you came early and can discuss with Lisa beforehand. She sat in the first row of bench of the underground Temple, legs crossed and biting her nail, looking a bit tense to say the least.

"Buona sera, Alfonso." she tilts her head back hearing your loud footsteps "Did you find any clues about the suicide-bombing?"
"Some, but n-" you start interrupted the second after
"I can't believe the Inquisition dared to enter my school! Can you believe it? I'm just a teacher so the director appointed me as their guide. Do you know how infuriating this is?"
"I... see..."
"I am way more powerful than he is and I have been teaching in this school before he came here. Why do I have to support this old fart?!"

The disciples are gossiping behind your back about their mistress. They all now well what she is talking about since they come from her school. Lisa is their teacher in Arcane Magic during the day and in Divine Magic during the night.

All Social roll with -50 to +50 modifiers
>"I will track down the suicide bomber so you don't have to worry about it", write-in [DIPLOMACY]
>"I can pay him a visit or even better fight the Inquisition", write-in [BLUFF]
>"I see, tell me more about how you feel", write-in [OBSERVE]
>"Your students need you, don't show them this side of you", write-in [PERSUADE]
>"When you are angry like that it ruins your beautiful face", write-in [CHARM]

>>4240774
>"Those guys are bothering you? I can pay him a visit or even better, fight the Inquisition", roll up sleeves to show off big muscle while giving her a grin [BLUFF] and [CHARM]

>>4240791
Yeah, no. We're not lying to Lisa and we're not fighting the bloody inquisition. Who knows what you can expect from them.

>>4240774
>"Your students need you, don't show them this side of you", write-in [PERSUADE]
She's shown to be motherly, this should do it. Also add
>"I will track down the suicide bomber so you don't have to worry about it",
If we can. We do want to find out who this is, if only for Luigi's and Valentina's sake.

>>4240857
This, man