It begins

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Previous threads:
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?tags=Gnoll%20Quest

There have been some major changes to how stats work, see pic related. This should be definitive for the rest of the quest.

The Focus skill was added again. It'll play an important role when using powers during battles

>>4759800
finally

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RECAP OF THREAD 1

You are Hyenus, a gnoll from a tribe of fierce warriors called Bloodseekers. Despite being the weakest member, you’ve always dreamed of becoming the pack leader and Gnolrek’s champion, the demon god of your people. It took years of procrastinating, but today you’ve decided to stop slacking and start working towards your goals.

In a few of hours of training, you greatly improve your skills, but shenanigans ensue and a goblin ends up impaling you with a spear. You spend two weeks recovering in the shaman’s hut, unconscious the whole time due to being accidentally drugged with special herbs called “kudinds”

Once you wake up, your childhood friend Daitzsa leads you to a hidden cavern where you can both spar without her jealous husband Gunyx pestering you. However, what you thought would be a simple sparring match turns into a serious fight after Daitzsa goes all out and forces you to awaken your Bloodthirst, a demonic power that few Bloodseekers possess. You eventually come out as the victor, but both of you are left injured.

As Daitzsa lies on the ground defeated, she confesses her feelings for you. Her rutting scent tempts you into mating with her on the spot, but you manage to control your urges and decide to carry her back to the tribe instead.

You venture deeper into the cavern, looking for a safe exit. Along the way, you stumble upon a strange wall with eye engravings staring at you. A voice tells you that touching them will grant you great powers, but instead of obeying, you raise your weapon like the rebel you are and destroy one of the wall engravings. As soon as you do this, a demonic voice vociferates in your head – it was one of Gnolrek’s eyes! The cavern is a portal to Hell! The furious demon god sends a pack of demons after you and Daitzsa!

With the help of a speed boost granted by a mysterious entity, you and Daitzsa manage to escape the cavern and return to the pack. Everyone assumes you were attacked by a demon of the Tufted Ears, one of the enemy tribes. The only Bloodseeker who remains suspicious is Gunyx, who is certain that Daitzsa cheated on him. Now he wants to catch you alone and hurt you badly.

Daitzsa and you are taken to the shaman’s hut to receive medical aid. You fall asleep, and Gnolrek’s general sends you a dream in which he orders you to complete three trials in no more than 30 days if you want your sins to be forgiven, or else Daitzsa will be sacrificed and you will be hunted down. He warns you not to tell your pack of what happened in the cavern, or they’ll be destroyed.

Once you wake up, you decide that it’s not worth obeying the demon scumbags. You’ll seek allies to face Gnolrek! One of the trials you were given is to destroy a hidden dwarf fortress located in the depths of the cavern you escaped from. You’ll seek out their help against the demons.

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RECAP OF THREAD 2

You return to bed and wake up in the morning, overhearing a conversation between the shaman and the chieftess Willow. The tribe will begin a ritual at midnight to summon a demon against the Tufted Ears. A human has been abducted for sacrifice, and the shaman will need five days to perform the invocation.

Before heading to the dwarf fortress, you’ll rest for a few days until you’re in better shape. You’ll learn about herbalism in the meanwhile, as you’ll be able to make potions to speed up your recovery. Today, you’ll go to the forest and gather plants to study their medicinal properties.

You leave the shaman’s hut and get into a quarrel with Diana, a pack member who stole your kill when you hunted a big boar weeks ago. Though the encounter doesn’t end up in a fight, it does leave a sour taste in your mouths. You don’t give it importance and venture into the woods to collect herbs, but eventually you happen upon Gunyx and Diana talking to each other. The surrounding trees conceal your figure, so they don’t notice your peeking. By the sounds of it, they are looking for you to have their revenge…

Without making noise, you stealthily return to the tribe to talk to the herbalist Rakuta and see if he can teach you a thing or two about the plants you collected. He’s too busy with his tasks, but his daughter Nikita has no trouble being your teacher, and you learn a few recipes with her. After the end of the class, you venture into the woods again to gather the ingredients for a concoction that will speed up your healing process.

Once you collect what's needed, you walk back to the tribe – only to stumble upon two humans that were abducted by a pair of Molkaras, a rival tribe of pervert gnolls. Those molks have no business in your territory, so you attack and kill one of them while his companion escapes.

You’re unsure of whether to release the captives or leave them to their fate, conflicted by the fact that humies enslaved your mom years ago. But you need allies to face Gnolrek, and you doubt their species are fond of demons, so you resolve to free them. However, as you cut their bindings off, a group of human soldiers ambushes you! They think you want to hurt the prisoners!

All of a sudden, seven Molkaras emerge from the bushes. They wanted to catch you by surprise, but were clueless that humans were here. A battle between both sides ensues and you take the opportunity to escape! After the chaos ceases, you return to the battlefield and find the results of the carnage: the molks were slaughtered.

A strange green wolf that shows signs of intelligence is burying their corpses. You try to talk to it and learn that she’s Luna, the benevolent spirit that granted you the power to escape from Gnolrek’s wrath yesterday. As you help Luna bury the dead molks, she senses a Bloodseeker approaching and runs away to not be seen. Diana emerges from the bushes, surprised at the sight of you burying molkaras...

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RECAP OF THREAD 3

Diana demands that you let her take credit for the kills she thinks you’re responsible for, or she’ll tell everyone that you buried molkaras. You notice she fears your strength, so you tell her to buzz off and keep her mouth shut. Not seeing past your bluff, she complies and leaves you alone.

You return to the tribe. Diana and Daitzsa’s mom’s nagging temporally distract you from your goal, but eventually you arrive to your hut and craft the healing potion, which you drink to the last drop.

A weird crow has been following you since you arrived to your shack, which makes you paranoid over demons watching your steps. You walk to the shaman’s hut to ask him about the significance of the bird... but on the way there, you happen upon a dozen crows surrounding the altar of sacrifice on which the humie lies unconscious. As soon as they notice you, they return a menacing look and encircle you! The birds are possessed and about to attack you!

Again, a mysterious being grants you the power to face this new threat. By sheer instinct, you put your palms together and channel a ball of energy in your hands that bursts into deadly rays of light, obliterating the crows. You vomit a disgusting black bile right afterwards - Gnolrek’s influence has left your body, replaced by the presence of another god.

Confused by what just happened, you return to your hut and pray to Mom for guidance, but drowsiness takes over and you fall asleep in the middle of the prayer. You wake up in a dreamlike dimension where the real and your past memories are intertwined. After exploring around, you finally meet up with Mom after so many years of not seeing her. She became an angel in the service of Anu, the deity who granted you his blessing. Unfortunately, you can’t talk to her that much – she’s in a hurry to explain what’s going on, fearing your imminent awakening.

You learn that the Armageddon -the final battle between good and evil- is near. Five portals to Hell are scattered across the world, guarded by mortals that keep the demons at bay. One of those portals is in the cavern you escaped from, which is being held off by the dwarves.

Mom takes you to speak with Anu. He explains that you must become his champion and seal the portals so he can earn time to gain more followers. Otherwise, evil will triumph in the Armageddon, for demons surpass the angels in numbers. You have no option but to accept Anu’s boon, which grants you the power to fly, heal wounds and speak in all tongues. He orders you to go to the dwarf fortress at once to receive your training.

The dream abruptly ends as Dad wakes you up. You’ve been asleep for many hours - it's midnight! The summoning ritual will start soon. Dad says that you shouldn’t be late to your “surprise”: Gnolrek made an arrangement so that YOU sacrifice the humie with your own hands. The Devil realized that you’re not on his side, and he wants to get his influence back in you.

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The pack celebrates your initiation in the Bloodseeker rituals. Their respect and recognition is at the reach of your hands. All you need to do is submit the sacrifice to excruciating pain, and your dreams will become reality…

Unfortunately, if you give in to temptation, Gnolrek’s influence will take over you, and your meeting with Anu would have been in vain. After all the demons have done, there's no way you can worship them again. Their plans must be stopped! You’ve made your decision! Soon, the tribe must wake up to the truth as you, Mom and Daitzsa did. Maybe not today, but you trust that it won’t take them too long...

To everyone’s shock, you sprout Anu’s heavenly wings on your back and explain to the pack that you are not going to torture the sacrifice, and that those who wish to follow you are free to do so. Unfortunately, they don’t take your sudden betrayal too well. The fact that Gnolrek immediately possesses the shaman to stir the pot with his improvised lies doesn’t help the situation.

Before the furious chieftess Willow grabs you, you rush to the shaman’s hut in an attempt to rescue Daitzsa and head to the dwarf fortress with her, but you aren’t fast enough. Willow catches you and, in a fit of rage, she gives you the beating of your life while the pack watches in horror. It’s SO bad that you lose your left eye and barely leaves you conscious.

Doubt settles in the pack’s hearts. They ask for the beating to stop and for you to be spared. Most of them have no wish to see one of their own be killed, but Gnolrek threatens to revoke their demonic powers if they disobey his orders...

On the brink of losing all hope, an unexpected savior arrives. Luna and a pack of wolves assault the tribe, creating a distraction that allows you to use Anu’s powers to heal yourself and grab Daitzsa. After one last, failed attempt to reason with your people, you decide to fly away to the fortress with your friend, leaving the dazzled tribe behind.

Upon arriving to the cavern, you encounter a group of warrior angels fending off the demons that are trying to get you. They instruct you to rush to the fortress while they hold the line, which you do so immediately.

Along the way, you stumble upon Gunyx – who Gnolrek declared his Champion -. He tries to stop you, but Luna and her wolves sacrifice their lives to save you and give you enough time to escape.

Your guts tell you that you’re close to arriving to the fortress, but all of a sudden, an enemy you had defeated yesterday in the cavern appears and blocks your path – it’s Suneyh, the doppelganger demon. And he looks none too happy.

And that's the end of the recap.
Considering anons' choices in the last thread, this is how Hyenus will deal with Suneyh:

>Stall for time
>Pretend to give up, give him some praise here and ask for some answers
>Ask why he doesn’t work for Dagon if he likes harems so much
>Relate to him a bit, but then say that you two will never truly be alike

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Daitzsa lies unconscious to your side, a demon approaches you with murderous intent, and your wounds prevent you from moving freely. Things couldn’t get any worse!

Okay, calm down... The dwarves should be coming to your aid right now! Maybe you should try stalling for time as Hawkodesh suggested! It worked with Gunyx, so why wouldn’t it again? An arrogant prick like Suneyh should be easily manipulated if you get on his good side. You could keep him distracted with questions until help arrives!

You take a deep breath, focusing all your remaining energy into speaking loudly and clearly. “Alright man, you win” you say, pretending to give up. “I guess I, uh… I have no way to escape. Good job on catching me.”

Suneyh’s approach comes to a sudden halt. He tilts his head, confused at why you’re giving up so easily. “Hmm… I don’t think you fully understand the situation you're in, kid.”

“Then tell me! Consider it my last wish!” you ask him before clearing your throat and quickly throwing a question, not waiting for his answer. “Why is Gnolrek so interested in me?! A smart, high ranking demon like you must be well informed, right?!”

The doppelganger gives you a disdainful look. “Poor little tribal. So clueless of everything…” A scornful grin is drawn on his face. “You see, Gnolrek laid His eyes upon you because He suspects you are... umm...”

Suneyh abruptly stops speaking. He gives the cavern ceiling a quick glance while scratching his head, as if reconsidering what he was about to say. “Nope, that’s classified information” he brushes it off with a condescending smile. “All I can say is there’s something… *special* in you that makes your potential growth huge. You could have been a useful soldier if you joined our ranks.”

“Am I really THAT important?” you ask Suneyh. “What can a gnoll do that an army of demons can’t?”

Your questions seem to annoy the doppelganger. He glares at you and crosses his arms. “Don’t let it go to your head, dumbass. You are NOT crucial for our plans. We wouldn’t put all our eggs in one basket.”

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Alright, it’s clear that Suneyh doesn’t want to speak more of the subject, so you’ll have to come up with something else to talk about…

“I... uh...” you stutter. “I have other questions, like, uh... why did Gnolrek make Gunyx his Champion instead of Willow or Rurk? And what’s his beef with the Wolf Slayer he sent me to kill?”

The demon audibly exhales air through his nose, exasperated by the interrogatory. “Don’t play stupid. I know you’re stalling so the dwarves can save your sorry ass. Be glad that I find you amusing - it’s the only reason I haven’t killed you yet.”

... What?! So he knew what you were doing all along?!

“My squad is coming close, I can feel their presence” he says with a smile, glancing past your figure at the path behind you. “The dwarves won’t get here in time… you’re SCREWED, dog! HAHAHAHAHAHAAAH!!!”

His words don’t discourage you! You trust that you won’t perish in this place, so you’ll continue to ‘amuse’ this idiot until a ray of hope manifests itself!

Suneyh gazes at the unconscious Daitzsa. “Gnolrek punished me by leaving me impaled me on a stick for many hours. If it wasn’t for you, I could’ve spent all that time getting to know your friend better...” The demon licks his lips at the dark thoughts crossing his mind…

“Leave Daitzsa out of this, asshole!” you furiously yell at him, losing your composure! “Why do you work for Gnolrek instead of Dagon if you like your harem so much?!”

“Why not both?” The doppelganger gives you a perverted look. “I like showing my girls who’s boss through many torture methods - whipping, maiming, slicing... you name it! It all boils down to DOMINANCE, gnoll. You should know this. Our species are more similar than you’d like to admit!”

To think that this is the demon who asked you to leave Daitzsa with him, promising to keep her safe from the horrors of Hell. Good to know you didn’t fall for his lies…

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“There’s a difference between dominance and sadism” you stand up to his words. It took you years to realize this, but torturing and raping other creatures is NOT needed to assert dominance over them. The only reason gnolls do these things is because they’re brainwashed!

“The only thing that makes you and I similar-“ you continue, “is our persistence to reach our goals... but unlike you, I’m not deranged enough to get off to others’ pain. And most importantly, I’m NOT Gnolrek’s pet.” You smile to yourself, satisfied that you’ll never be a pathetic foot kisser like Suneyh. “Even if you kill me, you'll still just be a pawn for him to order around!”

Suneyh becomes visibly angry, his face turning red. Looks like you struck a nerve. Provoking him is not a good idea in these circumstances, but you just couldn’t resist. “Me... a pet?” the doppelganger murmurs with a serious voice that reveals great indignation. “I’m not his pet, motherfucker. Everything I do is by my OWN choice. If I obey him it’s because the rewards are worth it! I get women, servants, power and respect! Only a moron like YOU wouldn’t take the opportunity!”

The doppelganger sighs, his typical smug grin reappearing. “Siding with Anu was the worst mistake you could make. Don’t you see that his ideals are unfit for your species? Even without the influence of demons, savagery is ingrained in your blood! You’ll never be happy in a world without raids and wars - all the fun stuff that grants fulfillment to gnolls’ hearts!”

“As long as demons are gone, I don’t care! Gnolls will have to get used to peace!” you respond, trying to overcome the doubt that still lingers in your heart. You sided with Anu and left the tribe behind - there’s no going back!

The demon facepalms as he hears your words. “Such childlike innocence... NOTHING can change a gnoll’s nature, tribal. You couldn’t enjoy peace even if you tried. That’s what makes you the perfect tools to do our bidding!”

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You try to speak back… but no words come out of your mouth. Even a simple thing like talking takes a deal of effort that your body just cannot handle anymore. Your spirit wants to keep on fighting, but the wounds and blood loss are finally taking their toll...

You don’t even have the focus to sprout your wings. Everything is blurry, warning that you’re about to pass out soon. Remaining awake is crucial, as you know that you may never open your eyes again if you fall unconscious. But all the trials you went through have worn you down immensely.

Suddenly, an ear-piercing roar reaches your ears from behind. You turn around and meet with the sight of a huge monster making its way through the narrow hallway!

“Ah, the soldiers arrived” the doppelganger says with a wide, malevolent grin. Your first reaction at the horrifying view is to try to stand up, but your legs are unresponsive. Completely out of strength, all you can do is collapse on your knees, helpless before the demons that are about to kill you... or worse.

What’s taking the dwarves so long? Are they coming to help you or not?! Was your trust in Anu misplaced?!

“Well, it was nice talking to you.” Suneyh cracks his knuckles. “I had my fair deal of laughs talking to you, but it’s time we get back to business, so... prepare to DIE!" The demon lunges at you, going for your thro-

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After catching the glimpse of the weapon easily slicing through Suneyh’s arm, you hear a raspy voice echo through the cavern...

“DULAN! RAGNAR! GRAB THOSE FUCKING DOGS AND GET OUT!!! I’LL HOLD THE LINE!!!”

... The dwarves have arrived. Finally.

Suneyh is shocked, his eyes switching between his severed limb and the little humies. A yellow ball of light materializes in the dwarf leader’s hand, similar to the one you smited the crows with.

The mage charges at Suneyh. Once he realizes the imminent danger, he shrieks in fear like a baby. “No... NO!!!” Forgetting what he came here for, the cowardly doppelganger runs away by phasing through the wall, disappearing from view...

A massive weight is immediately lifted from you. Daitzsa’s fate and yours now lie in the hands of these mini-humies...

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The dwarf leader's companions grab you and Datz and run away from the demons that keep emerging from the other side of the cavern.

The mage stays back and uses its powers to channel a semi-transparent yellow barrier in front of the monsters’ path...

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More dwarven soldiers arrive, wielding ranged weapons similar to the ones that humans use. “I TOLD YOU TO STAY BACK, DIGGERS!” the leader shouts as soon as it notices their presence.

“No, sir!” one of the soldiers vociferates. “Those bastards must pay for killing my comrades!”

“Yeah!” the other dwarf shouts aloud, preparing to shoot at the demons.

Among the monsters, you catch a glimpse of Gunyx, who’s wearing poor Luna’s pelt on his head. “THERE YOU ARE, GNOLLET!” he yells as soon as he lays his eyes upon you, and rushes for the barrier with thunderous speed! If your eyes don’t deceive you... he’s even faster than Willow!

>Gunyx’s AGI: 60

“FOCUS FIRE ON THE GNOLL!” the leader orders its comrades, who start shooting long metal darts at the charging Bloodseeker with fantastic precision - none of them hit the mage by accident. Unfortunately, they barely pierce through Gunyx’s skin! His onslaught continues uninterrupted!

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Gunyx leaps into the air, intending to brute force his way through the barrier! “RAAAAAWWWWWRRRGGHH!!!”

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Fortunately, he and the other demons are blasted away by the barrier’s strange defensive properties...

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The dwarves continue to haul you and Daitzsa away to the fortress. You hear many different voices and see plenty of blurry silhouettes surrounding you...

“Heh… heheh…” A faint chuckle escapes your lips. It took you a lot to get here. Not only did you lose an eye – you also lost your chance to earn the tribe’s respect. Your lifelong dream of becoming the respected pack leader is clearly unachievable now...

… But you did it. You can finally rest easy, knowing that you and Datz will be alive next time you wake up. Or at least, that's what you hope.

Your last thoughts as consciousness fades away are about the uncertain future that awaits you and the Bloodseeker tribe...

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FUCK YEAH IT'S BACK

also,

THANK GOD IT'S THE DWARVES WE ARE SAVED

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… … … … … …

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>the uncertain future that awaits you and the Bloodseeker tribe...
>and the Bloodseeker tribe

hate to say it but I am pretty sure they are all dead as fuck and their is nothing we can do about it

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“Hyeny… you did it...”

“By the Lord, your eye… I can’t believe Willow would go this far… I’d give everything to be in your place and spare you from the atrocities you went through…”

“I wish the tribe had listened to us. Why must they be so stubborn...”

… … …

“The pack may have turned their backs on you, but Anu and I will always be with you, no matter the circumstances… and hopefully Daitzsa as well.”

“Whenever you wish to talk to mommy, just pray and I’ll be there... I really need to speak to you again.”

“For now, rest well, my brave son… you deserve it.“

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In a place that you cannot recall, at an unknown time of the day, dozens of gnolls are gathered in front of you.

You recognize their faces. They are your tribe, the people you knew for all your life. The same people who dealt with your slackness and dead weight for all these years.

Many judging eyes are laid upon you. There is sadness in them. Sadness that one of them refused to follow their ways. Sadness for what they consider a betrayal to their beliefs.

Yet there is no hate in their gaze... well, with some obvious exceptions. Most of them just look disappointed.

The tribe walks away from you. Strangely enough, they don’t go to the forest where home is. Rather, they leave in the direction of the human lands. As they get further away, you notice that their figures become distorted, black and amorphous. The corruption that dwells within their souls is transforming them into horrible creatures... but they don’t seem to mind.

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The only person who stays is Daitzsa. It brings you reassurance. As long as you have each other, you'll have an easier time dealing with the abandonment of your people...

She comes closer to embrace you in a warm hug, sharing all her love with you.

“Goodbye, Hyeny…” she whispers into your ear.

... What? She’s leaving too?

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Daitzsa releases you and leaves for the forest. You notice she’s transforming into a beautiful wolf as she walks away.

You wish to join her, but a different calling prevents you from doing so.

A calling you’re not sure to enjoy the earnest.

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Alone and lost in your thoughts... you suddenly feel a hand grabbing your foot and pulling you down!

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Jesus QM the longer this goes on the more I feel like we have turned hyinous into guts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZa0Yh6e7dw

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The ground tries to eat you, but another hand grabs you from above before you're engulfed! Both sides struggle to have you on their team!

It hurts... it HURTS! They're pulling too hard! You're getting ripped apart!

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“AAAAAAAAAAGGGGHHHHHH!!!”

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“AAAAAAAAAAGGGG..."

... Huh? What?

Where did the hands go? Was that a dream? Where are you?!

... Oh. This must be the fortress.

Right... you're not in the tribe anymore. You and Daitzsa were saved by the dwarves after escaping from Gnolrek's grasp.

You're lying on a soft bed right now. Everything seems to be fine. Finally, you're not in danger anymore...

A dwarf to your side looks at you with fear in its gaze. Before you can say anything, it runs away from the room, utterly terrified for some reason.

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You take a moment to study your surroundings...

There are no words to describe this strange place. It’s unlike any other you’ve ever been to before! Smooth rocky walls... soft, feathery beds that lay on a wooden support… it's all so ordely. And small. Clausthophobic, even!

There are many other beds in the room where injured dwarves are resting..Most of them are sleeping, but two dwarves have got their eyes on you. The one in front of you is frowning, clearly unamused by your presence, while the one to your left gives you a suspicious look. It’s a hostile, unfamiliar environment...

Wait a moment! Where is Daitzsa? You don’t see her anywhere!

The voice of the angel bird Hawkodesh echoes in your mind. You almost forgot this little guy exists. “See? I told you Anu wouldn’t forsake us.”

>Get up and explore the fortress
>Talk to the dwarves on bed
>Continue resting
>Pray to (Anu / Mom / another being)
>Talk to Hawkodesh
>Write in

>>4759980
>>Talk to Hawkodesh
>>were is Daitzsa

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(Hyenus' Current Status)

It's a pleasure to come back anons. Thanks for your patience.

Unfortunately I have to ask you all to be patient again, as today and tomorrow I'll be very busy with IRL stuff. I'll come back this thursday to continue the quest, and from there I'll establish a more clear schedule. See ya soon.

>>4759980
>Continue resting

>>4759980
>>>Talk to Hawkodesh
>>>Talk to Daitzsa

>>4759982
can the dwarves help us with that missing eye because a -10 is fucking crippling

>>4759980
>Talk to the dwarves on bed
Ask them what the rules in the fortress are

>>4759980
>Talk to Hawkodesh

>>4759980
>Talk to the dwarves on bed

>>4759980
Ask about the guy with half a head. Will he really make it?

>>4759980
>Talk to Hawkodesh
>"Why did i dream being ripped apart?"
>"Do you know what is this place?"

>>4760428
+1 to this

ALSO FUCK YEAH GNOLL QUEST IS BACK

>>4760428
+1
Also Gnoll quest has returned, it's been 10 months since since this shit started, and it's been fucking glorious the whole way.

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Hello boys!
>talk to dwarves

>>4759980
>Continue resting
Fuck it.

>>4759980
>>Continue resting

>>4759980
>>Talk to Hawkodesh
>>Any tips to mingle with the dwarfs.
Also nice to see you're back. How is the vydia dev?

>>4759980
>>Continue resting

. We didn't trust the shaman when we were in his care, but we must trust the dwarves.

>>4759980
>>Talk to the dwarves on bed

>>4761504
Nigga just go on /trash/, the picture you want for your fap is probably already in some furry thread. Save your $200

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Some of the art in this quest, especially demon art such as pic related, looks oddly familiar. I feel like I've seen something similar before, but I can't figure out where and it's driving me insane.

>>4760821
>>4761164
>>4761201
Why keep resting when we are fully healed and probably have been on a coma for a while?

>>4762068
Because we need to make a good impression to the Dwarves. Those in the room are/were resting so we shouldn't annoy them further.

>>4762124
If that is the case we can at least speak to hawkodesh. But I think we should say hi to the dwarves and be friendly.

Look away from everyone staring at you and talk to Hawkodesh. He might have knowledge of current circumstances without needing to bother the dwarves.

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>>4759980
>Write in
>Use our remaining charge for "Body restoration" on one of the bandaged dwarfs.

we will not be using it for now and some look like it would help them.

Also:
https://files.catbox.moe/i1lova.txt

>>4762373
thinking obout it maybe its better on one of the concious ones.
not sure

>>4762381
This sounds really cool, support for this.
By the way, any ideas for a shitty ms paint drawing?

>>4762416
>Dwarf beating Suneyh with newspaper?

Hey anons I'm back. From now on there should be at least 1 update per day between 14:00 PM and 23:00 AM (EST time), maybe more depending on how quickly I can write them. If there's an exception or a change in my schedule I'll always say.

>>4762373
I really enjoy your writing.

>>4761192
It's going ok but a bit slow lately. Mainly because I'm reworking the plot to see if it can take place in the same world of this quest as a prequel.

>>4762002
I get the same feeling sometimes. Maybe I'm subconsciously inspired by some media out there.

>>4759985
Dwarves unfortunately can't wield enough of Anu's power to regrow limbs or any missing body parts. Their clerics and medicine however are good enough to cure most diseases and heal you back to full HP in a relatively short time, even if you were near death. Get Body Restoration to level 4 and you'll get a pleasant surprise

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>>4759981 (plus ask where is Daitzsa)
>>4759984
>>4760026
>>4760428 (plus ask about your dream and this place)
>>4760444 (plus ask about your dream and this place)
>>4760461 (plus ask about your dream and this place)
>>4761192 (plus ask for tips to mingle with the dwarfs)
>>4762241
>Talk to Hawkodesh


>>4759991 (plus ask about the fortress' rules)
>>4760063
>>4760072 (plus ask about the guy with half a head)
>>4760513
>>4761266
>Talk to the dwarves


>>4759983
>>4760821
>>4761164
>>4761201
>Continue resting


>>4762373
>>4762416
>Use Body Restoration on one of the bandaged dwarfs


Looks like Hyenus will consider talking to the dwarves and use his healing spell on one of them, but first and foremost he will talk to Hawkodesh and ask him about the current circumstances and how he should behave in the fortress.

Writing

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>>4762942
Good news gnollqm, your quest is marketable now

nice

>>4762942
>23:00 AM
Isn't that 11 PM?

>>4762959
I find this disturbing.
>>4762447
That sounds fun, I will do it tomorrow.

>>4762959
I bet they'd want him drawn with a human dick too.

What a faggot.

>>4763053
Yeah I meant 23:00 PM (EST). Which is exactly midnight in my timezone

>>4762959
Hahahahahahah HAHAHAHAHAHA
I have no words man

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After what you feel was a long sleep, you have the urge to stretch your arms and legs.

You do so with relative ease, not feeling the pain or discomfort from any wounds. All good so far...

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... but as soon as you rub your eyes, you realize that not everything is in place. Where there was a left eye before, a leather patch covering your now empty eyehole has taken its place. Your mind immediately relives what you went through that horrible night...

That crazy bitch! How could Willow do that to you?! And the tribe just stood there, watching you in agony! You know they're just brainwashed by Gnolrek, but you aren't fond of your people's actions. You thought they'd prioritize their pack members over their silly loyalty to demons. It really saddens you...

But today is a new day. The nightmare is over, and you hope that things go uphill from now onwards. Without removing the warm blanket, you rub your body to assess the state of your wounds. To your surprise, your hands come into contact with no bandage or scar. You're good as new!

Great relief invades you for a second, but it is quickly replaced by concern. How much time has passed? Maybe you should ask these two dwarves in the room. They should be able to tell you where Daitzsa is, too. Besides, you need to know how to behave around these parts. You don't want to piss off the people that saved your skin, also the same who are your only allies against the demons.

Unfortunately, they don't look too willing to answer your questions. Probably because your shouting startled and annoyed them. It's best to leave them alone for now and talk to this 'Hawkodesh' fellow. As far as you recall, he's the manifestation of Anu's boon in your soul. You have no idea of what it means, other than he's directly related to Anu and therefore must know a handful of things, right?

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"Hey, uh... Hawkodesh, is it?" you greet the bird, wondering if you're addressing him by the right name. "Are you the birdy that flew into my chest when Anu made me his champion?"

"Yes, that would be me" the bird responds with a soft voice. "It is a pleasure to meet you, Hyenus. I hope we can be good friends in the long journey that awaits us. I still need to learn much about our beautiful world, but I shall always do my best to answer your questions and give you advice based on the principles of Anu."

"Alright..." You think of what to ask him, and the first and most important question comes to mind immediately. "Do you know where Daitzsa is?"

Hawkodesh proceeds to explain your friend's situation. You notice he really enjoys etiquette, judging by the way he speaks and the words he uses. "My perception of the external world is limited to your own senses, so I cannot tell you where *exactly* she is right now. Nonetheless, according to my knowledge of dwarves and their healing powers, I estimate your companion is safe and fully healed by now. The dwarves are probably exorcizing her as we talk, as they refuse to let any person or animal under demonic influence wander the halls of the fortress."

"Daitzsa is healed?! She was near death last time!" you exclaim, experiencing a mix of great happiness and terrible anxiety. Knowing that Daitzsa is well and that she won't be under Gnolrek's influence anymore is very reassuring... but the tribe was planning to summon a demon in five days! What if they carried out the ritual already?!

"How much time has passed?!" you ask the bird, hoping you weren't asleep for too long... but unfortunately, he's unable to answer your question. "That... that is not known to me, I'm afraid" Hawkodesh responds with sincerity, though there's a hint of shame in his voice. "When you are asleep, I am sleeping as well, so I had no perception of time until you woke up just moments ago. I profusely apologize, Hyenus, but only the dwarves may answer your question..."

"It's fine" you shrug it off, but the distress isn't gone. You NEED to know how long you were unconscious for. For all they've done to you, the pack is still your family, and knowing that they could've died horribly would be immensely devastating to you and Daitzsa. All the poor children of the tribe... are demons cruel enough to do *that*? It's a scenario you don't want to imagine. It's just too horrible.

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For now, you'll try to stop thinking about it and prioritize other questions. There are things you need to know about this fortress, and you want to give a good impression to its residents. Hawkodesh might give you a tip or two.

"Hey, uh, these guys don't look too amiable" you admit to the angel while glancing at the dwarves, who are still glaring at you like you were some sort of intruder. "Do you have any advice on how I can earn their trust?"

The bird remains silent for a moment before answering. "Listen, Hyenus. Dwarves are... complicated. Most of them are impulsive, easy to anger over petty affairs and are VERY patronizing, but they're also passionate, loyal and idealistic to the point of stubbornness... but despite their faith in Anu, many of their behaviors are incoherent with His commandments.

"They believe themselves to be the first mortals to walk this earth. Other sapients such as gnolls, kobolds, goblins and humans, are just dwarves who strayed away from the path of Anu and became abominations. As you can probably guess, this makes them *very* proud of who they are - the one pure race who takes the duty of bringing the prodigal sons back to the path of salvation. This translates into capturing other sapients and making them their servants while forcing them to learn their ways..."

The angel bird gulps, clearing his throat. "... Servants being just a fancier word for slaves, by the way."

"I see... so that means I won't be well received here" you remark, worried about your place in the fortress.

"Exactly" Hawkodesh confirms your suspicion. "The fact that Anu made a gnoll His champion instead of a dwarf is bound to cause a HUGE crisis of faith, as it challenges their sense of dominion over the world. I trust that most will eventually accept His decision, but others surely won't..."

The bird makes a short pause, after which a long sigh escapes his beak. "... All in all, you have to be careful, Hyenus. Don't give the dwarves a reason to doubt your character. Prove that you're a trustable and a truly redeemed gnoll, and that Anu did the right thing in choosing you as his hand of justice. But also keep your eyes open for the bad seeds who will do anything to prevent you from bearing the mark of God."

4/5

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Well, that's not entirely unexpected. Mom already prepared you for your arrival to the fortress by telling you that dwarves won't open up immediately. All in all, you'll have to keep an eye for the good folk, and the bad folk...

You just hope they acknowledge you as the champion of Anu instead of just asking you to do slave stuff. That's not what you're here for!

"Thanks, Hawkodesh. You're a knowledgeable fella'." Hawkodesh takes the compliment well, sounding slightly embarrassed. "I... I am glad to serve. D-do you, um..." He clears his throat. "Ahem... do you have any other questions?"

You have one question left, this one regarding the disturbing dream you had. "Just one last thing. Why did I dream of being ripped apart?"

Hawkodesh remains silent for a few seconds before responding. "You... dreamed what?"


1) Choose one of these options:
>Tell him about your dream
>Brush it off and don't tell him
>Write in

2) Then, regardless of the option you chose above, choose one of these options to do afterwards:
>Stand up and explore the fortress
>Talk to the dwarves in the room
>Use Body Restoration on one of the dwarves
>Write in

>>4763866
>Tell him about your dream
He has a right to know, Anu be praised!

>Use Body Restoration on one of the dwarves
The most injured one there. We live to serve. His healing is a gift we are duty-bound and grateful to give. Anu be praised!

>>4763866
>Tell him about your dream
>>4763866
>Use Body Restoration on one of the dwarves

We can ask questions like how much time has passed after we patch em up. As fellow followers of Anu it's the least we can do, and it'll hopefully build a little good will between us and the dwarf we heal. It'll help to have at least one friend aside from Daitsza here we can rely on.

>>4763866
>>Tell him about your dream
>Use Body Restoration on one of the dwarves

>>4763866
> Tell Hawkodesh about the dream
> Stand up and explore the fortress

Use body restoration on one of the dwarves but ask for their approval first. Otherwise we might waste it or somehow make it worse for the target in the long run. We should find a reason to use it though, so we can grind that EXP

Do we use it on the dwarf with the smashed head?

Will our spell even fix... everything? Ask Hawkodesh about the limits of Body Restoration and if the result would be more than positive with the brained dwarf.

>>4763866
>Tell him about your dream
>>4763866
>Use Body Restoration on one of the dwarves

>>4763906
I say we try it.

>>4763866
1)
>Tell him about your dream
2)
>Write in
>Pray to our mom
She said she has something important to tell us, I think we should hear her out before we accidentally make some sort of mistake that we could have prevented by listening to her

>>4764052
Changing vote to this

>>4764052
Oh shit. Changing vote to this. Still ask about the spell though. We should probably try using it once we're walking around and can voice our intents, maybe apologize to the healer we screamed at.

>>4763866
>>Tell him about your dream
>Use Body Restoration on one of the dwarves

>>4763906
it cant.
If we cant regrow an eye i doubt we can regrow a brain

>>4764052
I think she wants to tell us something personal instead of the fortress, so for now I would say put it off for the evening or before we sleep.
>tell him about your dream
>Use Body Restoration on one of the dwarves

>>4763866
>Tell him about your dream
I see no reason why we shouldn't tell him.
>Use Body Restoration on one of the dwarves
First we should see if there is anyone at all we can heal. I do not think we can heal missing arms or brain matter right now.

>>4764270
Maybe on one of the heavily bandaged dwarves?

>>4764272
Yes, that would probably work.

>>4764089
>>4764270
Yeah I forgot, we can't heal complicated internal stuff.

Yet.

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>>4764347
don't worry.
Most of the bleeding is internal.
And that's where blood is supposed to be

>>4764591
I dont think that is how internal bleeding works.

>>4763870
>>4763872
>>4763873
>>4763950
>>4764052
>>4764058
>>4764073
>>4764077
>>4764102
>>4764270
>Tell Hawkodesh about your dream


>>4763870 (heal the most injured one there)
>>4763872
>>4763873
>>4763950
>>4763990
>>4764077
>>4764102
>>4764270 (first see if there is anyone at all you can heal)
>Use Body Restoration on one of the dwarves


>>4764052
>>4764058
>>4764073
>Pray to mom


>>4764073
>Ask Hawkodesh about the limits of Body Restoration and what effects would it have with the brained dwarf

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Hyenus will tell Hawkodesh about the dream and ask him about the limits of Body Restoration to see if he can heal one of the dwarfs, especially the one with the smashed head.

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So Hawkodesh doesn't know about your dream, huh? That means he can perceive the world through your senses, but not the contents of your head. It's nice to know that you have some privacy left after learning that there are omnipresent beings watching EVERY one of your movements, but right now there's no reason to keep your thoughts away from this little fella'.

"Do not be shy" Hawkodesh says. "Feel free to tell me everything."

"Okay, this is how the dream started..." Two or three minutes pass by as you tell your experience to him. Hawkodesh listens in silence, giving an ocassional nod and showing great interest in what you have to say.

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"... and then I woke up screaming" you finish. "Well? What do you think?"

The angels speaks with an insecure tone. "I... well, I never interpreted dreams before, so take this with a grain of, um... what do gnolls use to spice up their food?"

"Huh?"

"My apologies, I'm just rambling... ha ha ha..." Hawkodesh lets out a half-hearted laugh, but then assumes a more confident demeanor. "I wouldn't worry about it, Hyenus" he explains. "Dreaming is normal after what you went through. You relived the memory of the tribe abandoning you to follow the path of evil, and Daitzsa heading to the woods to embrace the amorality of nature represents your fear that she leaves you as well."

Hawkodesh nods at his own words. "Yes... it all makes sense!" A smile appears on his birdly face. "When your friend left, you chose to stay because my Father's calling was stronger than the call of the forest. The dream represents your determination to fight the demons for the glory of Anu, despite what your loved ones may think!"

"I dunno' about that" you respond, not feeling that his interpretation is accurate. "I really wanted to join Daitzsa, but I felt *forced* to stay behind. If that was Anu's calling, then I didn't enjoy it that much, y'know."

An uncomfortable silence fills the air, until the angel bird breaks it with a worn out sigh. "I think I now understand." He clears his throat, preparing to share his insight with you. "You want to be like the ancient gnolls - the savage warriors that praised forest spirits and cared about nothing but strength. Defeating Gnolrek with your own power is what you truly desire, but you know it's impossible without us angels."

Well... that's closer to how you actually feel. Your silence makes Hawkodesh speak confidently, as he knows he's onto something, but there's annoyance in his tone as well. Probably because you're not as devoted to Anu as he'd like you to be.

"You feel that your only option is to help Anu, even if the world without wars He envisions is unappealing to you" he continues. "And the pulling in which your body was torn apart represents your lack of agency on a struggle between Anu and the Devils to possess you..." He leans in closer, pressuring you into giving an answer. "Am I right?"

You muster the energy to give an unhearty nod. Hawkodesh closes his eyes, meditating in what kind of advice to give you. "Hyenus, you are a free man. You chose to help us by your own will. I have faith that you will eventually find fulfillment in Anu's path as your mother does - it is only a matter of time and acquiring more life experience, okay?"

"We'll see" you respond, not giving much importance to his platitudes. You might be working for Anu right now, as you two share a common enemy - the demons. However, only time will tell what path you'll ultimately traverse.

For now, all you can do is train and learn more about this world... and yourself.

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Hawkodesh gives you a smile. "All I want is to help you stay on the right path, Hyenus. You may not find much value in benevolence and kindness right now, but eventually you shall understand why they are much more meaningful ideals to live by than the vacuous view that only strength and dominance matter! Gnolls are more than mere animals!"

"Alright, alright" you brush it off. "Thanks, I guess." You stare at the dwarves in front of you, trying to focus your attention into something else. Unfortunately, there's nothing pleasing about the angry dwarves and the dude with the head smashed in. How is he even alive? He must be missing like half his freaking brain...

Spreaking of brains, seeing these injured dwarves gives you a big brain idea. Why not earn their trust by using your healing spell on one of them? That's sure to make you a good, trustable gnoll in their eyes!

Obviously, you can't use Body Restoration without care. You're not sure about the limits of this spell, and you certainly don't want to make things worse for the patients, so you'll ask Hawkodesh for more information. "Hey, uh, I've got another question" you tell him, subtly changing the subject you were previously discussing. The bird nods, agreeing to drop the matter. "Let's hear it, Hyenus."

"I want to see if I can heal one of the dwarves here" you explain. "Can you tell me about the limits of Body Restoration?"

For some reason, Hawkodesh is cheered up by your words. "Ahh!" he happily exclaims. "That is a fantastic idea! It is so noble of you! See? A benevolent gnoll like you is born to be a follower of A-"

"Hawkodesh, please..." you beg him to stop.

"Oh... I-I apologize. Ahem..."

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

Hawkodesh explains the limits of Body Restoration.

As with most powers granted by gods, your ability to use it to its full extent will increase with constant usage. Right now, all your Body Restoration does is restore a good portion of lost blood and close a few open wounds - in case you or the creature you're casting the spell on has any -. It's a useful spell, no doubt, but it cannot regenerate any lost limbs or organs, including brain matter.

The more you use this power, the greater its effects will become in due time. Once you have mastered it, not only you'll be able to fully heal any creature in your path - you'll also be able to restore back all their missing body parts. Since this spell can also be casted on yourself, this means you'll eventually grow an eye back. Learning this is extremely reassuring!

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

"Considering your current skill with this spell... which dwarf are you going to use it on?" Hawkodesh asks you, though you're not sure how to answer him. Maybe the dwarf with the fully bandaged head who's resting two beds to your left?

All in all, it's probably best to ask the dwarves about their wounds, see which one would benefit more from Body Restoration.

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Before you can answer Hawkodesh's question, you hear the only two awake dwarves in the room talk about you. "What the hell is wrong with this gnoll, George?!" the dwarf in the front bed snarls, pointing at you. "He's been mumbling nonsense for like, FIVE minutes straight!"

His companion shrugs and closes his eyes, wrapping himself in the blanket. "I've no idea, digger. I don't speak Demonish."

"This stupid ass dog must be mustering evil incantations upon all of us!" the angry dwarf continues to yell. The other one doesn't sound too concerned, though. "Maybe, dude. Maybe."

>Greet the dwarves
>Use Body Restoration on one of the dwarves without asking
>Ignore them and stand up to explore the fortress
>Write in

(My bad for the late update)

>>4766211
>Greet the dwarves
>>4766213
Its alright. Did you read goblin quest by the way?

>>4766211
>Greet the dwarves

>>4766216
Lurked it a lot. Fun quest, I miss it

>>4766211
Just shrug. Tell him that if you were evil, the angels back in the cave would had killed him way back then.
Leave Mr. One-Are alone and ask who wants to get healed.

>>4766211
Greet them and tell them that you are a faithful of anu aswell and that you were merely praying. For the healing spell, I'd offer it to the dwarf bleeding from his armstump, it would be a good way to show our intentions. It's preferable that they can witness what exactly you are doing. If they ask, tell them you are a novice cleric.
If he won't let you don't use it on whoever would benefit the most.
>>4766222
this is a good argument, would he so easily discard the judgement of his own clergy which let you sleep with them?

>>4766211
>Greet the dwarves
lets pretend we were praying to Anu's angels for help.
(We were talking to Hawkodesh so its not entirely a lie)
The dwarfs already think very little of us, they will probably not question that don't know the proper rituals.
(Which we actually dont know)
Ask them how they do it.

Dwarf: "How did YOU get chosen as champion if you don't know how to pray!?"
Hyenus: "He responded once..."

>>4766231
do the dwarves even know we are the chosen of anu? it really doesn't look that way. If they don't know we should better downplay our role so we don't immediatly bring their massive ego and pride against us. Just tell them we are what amounts to a pilgrim on a pilgrimage.

>>4766235
maybe, not sure
>>4763835
>"Exactly" Hawkodesh confirms your suspicion. "The fact that Anu made a gnoll His champion instead of a dwarf is bound to cause a HUGE crisis of faith, as it challenges their sense of dominion over the world. I trust that most will eventually accept His decision, but others surely won't...

>>4766235
>"Exactly" Hawkodesh confirms your suspicion. "The fact that Anu made a gnoll His champion instead of a dwarf is bound to cause a HUGE crisis of faith, as it challenges their sense of dominion over the world.
+1, best not to make seen. They probably wouldn't believe it, but just mentioning it might earn us a blackeye,

>>4766211
Ask a Nurse if there's someone here that can help us learn how to make stronger potions, preferably ones potent enough to restore list limbs and crippling wounds. I'm not sure our Regeneration Potion is potent enough to fix missing limbs, missing eyes, or missing skulls.
>As with most powers granted by gods, your ability to use it to its full extent will increase with constant usage. Right now, all your Body Restoration does is restore a good portion of lost blood and close a few open wounds - in case you or the creature you're casting the spell on has any -. It's a useful spell, no doubt, but it cannot regenerate any lost limbs or organs, including brain matter.
>The more you use this power, the greater its effects will become in due time. Once you have mastered it, not only you'll be able to fully heal any creature in your path - you'll also be able to restore back all their missing body parts. Since this spell can also be casted on yourself, this means you'll eventually grow an eye back. Learning this is extremely reassuring!
Oh. Then I guess offer up to heal an injured dwarf that isn't crippled, since we're not skilled enough yet?

>>4766211
>Calm down, I was just thinking out loud, I wasn't trying to summon a demon.

>>4766235
+1 to not tell them we are the champion
>>4766242
Probably the heavily bandaged dwarves would be good.

I wonder if Anu has multiple champions across the world... It'd be nice to know there's somebody out there we could eventually consolidate with.

Where's a young, insecure dwarf in need of friendship when you need them?

>greet the dorfs, tell them you were praying to Anu for guidance, don't bring up being a champion because you don't want your shit slapped by a bunch of crippled dwarves

>>4766211
>Greet the dwarves
Let's explain our power. No need to say we got it from being a champion- and then we can offer to help one of them given the limitations.

>>4766329
Also thinking about it, assuming we will be holed up in the dwarf area for a hot minute, we should probably talk with the nurses/doctors about helping out every day while we're here. Not only would we build up some good will, but it'd be an easy way to rack up some body restoration exp while we're (relatively) safe down here

>>4766373
seems like a good plan.
the doctor probably knows who needs help

>>4766211
>>Greet the dwarves

>>4766211
>>Greet the dwarves

How many more uses of Restoration do we have left, and how frequently do the uses get restocked?
If we're healthy enough to train, I dont see why we shouldnt use up Feral Speed and Light of Anu as well. Since using them more frequently will make them better?

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Did the doodle

>>4766887
To train Light of Anu we would need something to use it against, and I highly doubt the Dwarves would allow demons into their halls.

>>4767033
So we can't just activate both and run along the walls like a white/green gnoll rave light? Bummer.

>>4767033
The dwarf fortress gets attacked by demon hordes constantly. We should be able to train that way

>>4767091
That sounds kind of insane right now.

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>>4766898

>>4767124
May be, but we can also find out how dwarves fight of f these demons firsthand, and Gnolrek is probably going to scale up the attacks from now on anyway.

>>4766898
Noice

>>4766887
You have 1 use left. It gets restocked every 24 hours, but this time will gradually decrease as the spell levels up.
Generally, you'll only have a max of 1 use for all powers, but sooner or later, you may learn a mental (Focus) technique to 'stack' a godly power of your choice so you get 2 uses of it.

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


>>4766216
>>4766217
>>4766222 (shrug, explain that the angels would've killed you if you were evil)
>>4766229 (tell them that you are a faithful of anu and that you were merely praying)
>>4766231 (pretend you were praying to Anu's angels for help)
>>4766305 (tell him to calm down, you weren't trying to summon a demon)
>>4766322 (tell them you were praying to Anu for guidance)
>>4766329 (explain your power and offer to help one of them)
>>4766488
>>4766858
>Greet the dwarves


>>4766242
Ask a Nurse if there's someone here that can help us learn how to make stronger potions. He'll explain that he's just a pilgrim


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

Hyenus isn't sure if the dwarves know he's the chosen of Anu, but he won't bring it up. He'll explain he's a follower of Anu and was simply praying to angels for guidance. Depending on how the conversation goes, he'll explain his healing power and offer to help one of them.

Writing

>>4767156
>>4767713
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>>4767713
What if we use the Anu power on the GF to weaken the remaining demonic juices in her? Would that help?

>>4767756
I dont think so.
because of this >>4763802

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(This update is taking me a while and I don't want to stay up late again, so I'll take this night off to catch up on sleep. To compensate for it, there should be at least 2 updates tomorrow. See you soon)

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>>4768409
Dwarves be lusting over his front hole

>>4768689
Do you mean the empty eye socket?

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>>4768695
your words not mine, but if you ask me? a hole is a hole

>>4768409
Guys, it is time to acquire some pants.

>>4768409
Those are some wide childbearing hips. Mmhmm. I like.

>>4768706
Pants will just chafe our sausage wallet.

>>4768798
Maybe, but it is worth it, as we must hide our power level.

>>4768726
That's just his legs bowed outward tho

>>4768798
Im sure there's enough fur it wouldn't be a problem

Sweating might

>>4768990
Would gnolls sweat?

>>4769031
I hope not.

>>4768990
>>4769031
Animals with fur generally don't have as many sweat glands, but we have seen gnolls sweat so I don't know.
Also Hyenus should die of heat stroke or sweat like a pig by wearing any regular clothing unless the temperature is like 15°C because of his fur. (Although he may not die if he just has really short fur)

>>4769109
>Gnoll quest 99
>go to hell
>die of heatstroke

>>4769109
he's wearing an airy tunic, its probably less hot in it if its white

>>4769120
Everything is white bruh.

Guys, I apologize for posting retarded stuff. Now I remember that surface area also affected cooling, meaning that his gigantic ears should help him cool down and not die.

>>4769116
more like
>Gnoll quest 99
>Day 2 at the dwarf fortress

>>4769109

Wait what if the dwarves just use magic to cool the cave systems? seems more likely since a lot of the dwarves are wearing long sleeves and heavy gear to go fight. (suppose we'll find out when the updates happen)

Ayo what the dog doin???

>>4769622
Keeping his breath minty fresh bitch.

>>4769620
Judging by the environment and what they wear, we are probably speaking of a mediterranean climate at around 20°C, so their clothing seems appropriate.

>>4769624
Ayo but what the dog doin??

>>4769620
Anu, the one true god of light, benevolence and temperature regulation.
>>4769576
I see no problem with this.

>>4769576
>Be me, gnoll slave
>Have not seen the light of the sun in three years since my capture.
>Asshole dwarfs have me cleaning the toilet
>There is a comotion in the fortress
>With a bit of luck maybe they end up all dead
>Things calm down
>Lot of dwarfs got killed, less of them means less work
>That is good
>But then there is this jackass gnoll
>Its not a slave
>also talks about the stupid god the assholes have
>Uncanny ability to create shitstorms where ever he goes
>Free gnoll tries to cope with how shit he is.
>Dwarfs also hate him
>Should i triy to befriend the idiot so he sets me free?
>For now i will avoid him and all the shit he brings

>DAY 2 since he arrived
>The priest said something
>Now there is a civil war inside the fortress due to shit gnoll
>They are killing eachother and i got dragged as a meat shild
>Gnoll tries to calm everyone down
>where.do.you.think.we.are?!.png
>things escalate
>I don't want to die!

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Do these dwarves even know you're the champion of Anu? It doesn't look like that's case. Either way, you'd rather not bring that up right now. Their ego is on the clouds, and just mentioning it will probably get you punched in the face.

You'll greet the miniature humies. This is the first time you'll speak in a foreign language with the help of your Saviour's Tongue, which makes you kind of nervous, so you take a deep breath to concentrate and pick your words carefully...

"Hewwo dwarves" you greet the grumpy dwarf in front of you. Damn it, your accent is coming out weird, but hopefully it'll improve with practice. "Don't be afwaid, i was just pwaying to Anu's angews for hewp. I am a fowwowew of Anu just wike you!"

The two dwarves stop discussing to give you a dumbfounded look. The sleeping patients wake up abruptly as you speak, startled by hearing your words. "What the fuck...?" you hear the angry one mutter to himself.

Everyone looks astonished by hearing you talk. Ten eyes are laid upon you, acknowledging the gnoll in the room... but what's the big fuzz? You don't understand their reactions. You just greeted them in the most friendly manner possible. Did you do something wrong? You're slowly beginning to panic...

An awkward silence sets in for about five or ten seconds, until the patient on the farthest bed to your northwest - the bald one with the bandaged eye - breaks it with a question. "Hey! Where the hell did that gnoll learn to speak our tongue?!"

The dwarf to your left looks slightly surprised, but he quickly collects himself and answers his question. "Well... Adramus DID say this gnoll is Anu's champion, so it should know our language without having visited our fortress."

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"Don't call this fuckin' dog a champion!" the dwarf in front of you rages against his companion. "It's sacrilege! This sinful savage CANNOT be the saviour we've been waiting for! It's nothing but a filthy spy sent by the demons to stir up trouble!"

Wait... so they already heard about you being Anu's champion? You'd never have guessed with the treatment they're giving you. Maybe this one dwarf just refuses to acknolewdge the truth.

"I'm not a spy" you insist. "I am a fowwower of A-"

"Fowwowew of Anu my ass!" he vociferates furiously, giving you a death stare. "As soon as I get my hands on you, I'm gonna-"

The dwarf to your left raises his hand, interrupting the angry man's threat. "Chill, digger. The priests confirmed it was free of demonic influence when it arrived. It cannot be a spy."

"It must be hiding its evil aura!" the madman with the stupid haircut insists. "We should kill it right now!"

"You're too paranoid, Nudrak." The dwarf named George closes his eyes and rubs his forehead. "You know Anu speaks to Adramus directly, and He told him about this tribal coming to the fortress. Let's just chill and trust our prophet's judgement. Everything will be cleared up once the Council and this gnoll tell us the full story."

The accussing dwarf punches his own bed in a fit of rage and starts screaming even louder. "STOP telling me to chill, you kobold lover! We sent FOUR men to their deaths trying to rescue this hyena-dog abomination! This is the worst decision the Council has made in months!"

"Cool it, dumbass" his companion replies, frowning and covering his ears with both hands. "My eardrums can't take your shouting."

"Hadruk has a point, George" the man with the bandaged eye intervenes, siding with the ill-tempered dwarf. "Everyone knows Lightbeard was soon going to be declared the champion of Anu, but this tribal came out of nowhere to claim his title. Dunno' about you, but I think some shady stuff is going on. And the Council being so secretive 'bout everything doesn't help. The entire fortress is going mad."

The dwarf to your left remains silent for a moment before responding. "Well... yeah. It's definitely strange. I'm just sayin' we can't jump to conclusions yet. Now that the gnoll woke up, we should get some news from the higher ups, so let's just wait until then. A'ight?"

The hysterical man in front of you lowers his head and covers his face with his hands, looking both worried and defeated. "Anu save us... this is a complete disaster" you hear him whisper under his breath.

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Alright, screw this. Rather than letting this dwarf continue to make up silly theories about you, you're going to show 'em that you're not a demon follower. This is where Body Restoration comes in handy!

You stand up from the bed, and notice that you're wearing a strange white outfit covering your torso and arms. It's a tight fit. Don't they have gnoll-sized clothes around here? You'd rather just wear your trusty loincloth. Too bad it's gone.

The dwarves are startled by you moving out of the bed. "Hey! Where are you going, dog?!" the funny-haircut dwarf continues to yell, but you ignore him and speak to everybody else in the room.

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"Listen dwarves!" you say as you raise your arms, trying to speak with a better accent this time. "I know a heawing spell that can hasten your recovery! It'll cwose your wounds and restore the blood you've lost in your fights against the demons! As a gesture of good will, I want to use this spell on one of you! Who wants to get heawed?!"

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>>4769910
oh no he looks crazy

>>4769910

hyenus your spaghetti is showing

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... but nobody responds. All you get is dubious eyes.

"I'll pass" the bald one says.

"No thanks" says the dwarf named George.

"Fuck off dog, nobody wants to get cursed" the angry dwarf snarls.

The dwarf with the fully bandaged head shakes his head.

... Nobody wants your help. Nobody.

>Go back to bed and continue resting
>Try to convince one of them to accept your aid (Persuasion roll. Can get a bonus or penalty if it's a write in)
>"Your loss, diggers" Leave and explore the fortress
>Say nothing and leave the room to explore the fortress
>Write in

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>>4769885
>"Hewwo dwarves"
KEK.

>>4769934
>>Try to convince one of them to accept your aid (Persuasion roll. Can get a bonus or penalty if it's a write in)

"Would it make a difference if I said I might've known a gnoll who came down to this fortress every once in a while. She was the one who showed me the error of our gnollish ways...."

If they still refuse it's their loss.

>"Your loss, diggers" Leave and explore the fortress

>>4769950
support

>>4769950
+1, but say we are the children of mirabelle (was our mother called like that? I do not remember).

>>4769934
>Write in
Heal whichever awake dwarf that can't resist.
tags: healing, forced, noncon, magic play

>>4769885
>Hewwo dwarves

Oh god we have a doge accent due to how our mouth is shaped.

WE'RE GONNA SOUND RETARDED IN EVERY TONGUE.

>>4769950
support

>>4769975
Goddamn shitposter.

>>4769983
Huh? Proof is in the pudding. If people don't believe ya, make 'em. I guess we could save our heal for any training mistakes too.

>>4769950
+1, let's namedrop mom and try to make an earnest plea to be given a chance. We just want to do what's right

>>4769934
>Say nothing and leave the room to explore the fortress
I'm pretty sure they didn't really care about our mom, so I doubt mentioning her would change anything.

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>>4769989
Here is what you get for talking "chaotic good" garbage.

>>4770004
If we want the upgraded heal we'll be grinding xp by using this spell a lot, and to be frank our persuasion sucks. Not everydwarf that needs the gnollish lay of hands treatment is gonna just balk their pride for our convenience.

If they still refuse, we'll still likely be using it on someone else the moment their injured (or more recently injured) which will probably contribute better to showing our intentions and not a curse. If Hawkodesh is to be believed, their egos will take some work in any direction. Stubbornness on our part can be helpful.

>>4770036
My point is that forcing good things on people is just what the dwarves do and it is not good for PR.
>>4769934
I think the problem here is that they think our healing spell is of a demonic nature. We should clarify. Also saying that we got it outright from Anu would probably make them insanely jealous and mad.

Hyenus will namedrop his mom to see if it can earn the dwarves' trust.

>Roll 1d100 + 10 (+10 Mentioning Mirabelle). Best of 3
>DC: 85

Rolled 54 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>4770079
rollin'

>>4770056
I see that, but they also enslave our species and have difficult or otherwise low opinions of gnolls in the first place. My point is we're going to reach a junction where asking won't serve either party well, especially if they're going to expect servility. It's not like we're not going to acquire dwarven ideals here- they've clearly been in the wrong.

In this case I'll agree that since they've already refused it would simply be a rude dude thing to do, but on the other hand the faster and better our power is proven the better off all parties are.

>>4769979
>WE'RE GONNA SOUND RETARDED IN EVERY TONGUE.
>Get flashbacks to that one human that tried to pet Hyenus even when he sounded normal.
oh no
>>4769934
*sigh*
how did i not see this coming...

Rolled 95 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>4770079
In the name of our mother!

Rolled 54 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>4770079
roll

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>>4770086
>>4770079

>>4770086
based success roll

>>4770084
>>4770088
Really RNG.

>>4770084
My man, good can only be quantified when it is measured by both parties involved, one sided good can't therefore be measured or be verified of being good at all, such as how the dwarves enslave other races and think they are doing a "good" deed.
Also being so brash would only cement their expectations, prove them wrong by being nice and well mannered.

>>4770100
My bro, Anu literally quantified that the dwarves are "well-intentioned good gone awry and needing correction" and we agreed to help with that, and we need the levels to get our eye back. I'll support not being an out-and-out asshole about it, and in this case it's going to work out for us, but that was an 85 DC to dwarves in clear need of healing. The message is pretty darn clear that if we want good PR we're gonna need to tip the barely believing in us faction to our side, and in that process we're gonna get the hardheaded dwarves against us regardless. We'll still be helping them too, but we can't let dismissive or negligent dwarfy opinions block progress we can make.

>>4770086
Nicely done anon.

>>4770143
Yeah but being an asshole while helping people kind of defeats the purpose, I think it is better to take the hard path and side with the faithful dwarves or prove our worth by other means, as being an OK gnoll would save our skin, but being an absolutely exemplar gnoll would refute any dwarf on the long run.

>>4770165
Sorry anon, I'm going to agree to disagree. Even if someone refused to be healed and we healed them I still see it as a net positive even with their given refusal. The only thing that would tank it into jerkface territory for me would be talking big to them afterwards, or holding it over their head smugly, which we'd never do. The hard path that I see is helping them become a better race, not by a huge margin, but one that actually listens to what Anu has been trying to teach them.

>>4770188
Maybe man, it depends on the other person's opinion, but doing this kind of stuff will just get us in a lot of trouble, because we will not account for the other person's view.

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>>4770085

Anon... don't you mean, we'we gonna sound wetawded in evwee tongue?

>>4769934
>Try to convince one of them to accept your aid (Persuasion roll. Can get a bonus or penalty if it's a write in)
It's not like they got anything to lose from accepting. The sooner they're out of bed, the sooner they get to kick demonic asses.

>>4770195
This is a tangent since the act has already been settled rapturously in our favor. But, Marginally different ideals are the ones that clash the hardest, because ultimately they meet on the same road and turn closely to the same curves. Which is a dramatic way to say this is inevitable and in our case likely the secondary conflict of this fortress. We know their views, their disastrous history, their hubris and ego, their god (now ours too) told us all about them. We've already expected to gain their good will with good deeds and for them to train us, but if we're actually going to go through this whole champion business for a better world then at multiple points and soon their self serving stubbornness will be in direct conflict with what Anu wants us to do. So, trouble is what we're already in.

How I see it is that based on what Anu and Luna have told us about the dwarves we kind of have to be the operative opinion maker. We can't just simply do good things and show off Anu's power to build support, because that's only a foundation, we have to be a motivating force in a particular direction. An actual Champion. That's going to get somebody's opinions stomped on, from their perspective, but when that perspective is, say, slavery and centuries of genocide, I don't believe we should avoid what Anu thinks of those things if we want to honor at least half our blessing. It's not like I'm going to say we should park our fuzzy arse on a podium and start being excessively jesus like, but we were sent here to train to defeat hell itself. Paraphrasing, but Anu outright told us being his champion would mean going to the dwarves to show them that they are wrong, and that their opinions are bad. He gave us a whole spiel about it. The state of this region of the world is largely the result of their thinking.

After or during our training we can choose to ignore all the bad parts of dwarfdom, but that's also kind of missing the point of why we beaome Anu's champion. Isn't it? Hopefully we get access to one of their leaders soon to ask them specific questions about how they view their faith and what they'll do after demons are vanquished from the world (get their hard perspective). Because, frankly, their problems will be self-perpetuating until they're convinced that a lot of their culture is wrong.

After learning what they feel then in reverence oo Anu we can proceed to make the hardest choices that require the strongest wills.

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>>4769906
GNOLL BREEDING HIPS

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These dwarves and their silly sense of pride... well, to be fair, gnolls are similar. You doubt that you and other pack members would want to be healed by a humie, and these little men probably feel the same way about your kind. It doesn't help that they don't trust you given the circumstances, but maybe they'll be less suspicious if you mention that you're Mom's son. They should remember her, as she used to visit this fortress in a regular basis. It's worth a try...

"Wouwd it make a diffewence if I said I might've known a gnoll who came down to this fowtwess every once in a while?" Goddammit, your stupid accent is making this sound less serious than it really is, but you have no option but to continue. "She was my mother Miwabelle."

The dwarves' eyes lighten up as you mention Mom's name. "You're Mirabelle's son?!" the George dwarf asks with a surprised tone. "Yeah, I'm Hyenus" you introduce yourself. There is a sudden silence in the room as the dwarves' gazes meet each other's. They weren't expecting that sort of information.

"False gods be damned! Who would've known this is her offspring!" the bald dwarf exclaims, looking at you up and down. "Why did she stop coming to visit us, tribal?"

"She... she was abducted by humans" you explain, feeling a bit sad as you recall those memories. It's a odd feel to know that these people met your mother once. You wish she told you about them when you were still a kid. "I don't know how she died, but she became an angel of Anu and spoke to me. It was she who showed me the ewwow of ouw gnowwish ways."

The dwarf lowers his head and grunts. "Grrr... those human bastards keep killing followers of Anu to this day." He lets out a sigh and raises his eyebrows, averting his gaze off you to talk to his fellow dwarves. "At least we set her in the right path, boys. I ain't no history expert, but she must be the FIRST gnoll to be converted in all time. Some of her kind do have hope, after all."

"Why would you trust anything this dog says, you gullible idiot?!" the grumpy dwarf jumps in, attempting to discredit your testimony. "I bet it's all lies! The tribe that female gnoll belonged to probably found out she visited us and killed her, then sent one of their own to spy on us with a false cover story! Maybe it was a Devil who spoke to the prophet Adramus instead of Anu!"

"That's not true! I swear I'm Miwabelle's son!" you insist on trying to get the dwarves to trust you, but it's no use. "Silence, demon dog! I'll give you a taste of my shoe!" the skeptical little man yells back at you. The dwarf to your left facepalms and audibly sighs, tired of his companion's silly theories. "For Harfid's sake, digger. You're more paranoid than ever today."

"And with good reason!" the angry dwarf vociferates. "Don't you see how ridiculous this whole ordeal is?! A GNOLL has been declared Anu's champion! I can't believe some of you actually entertain the notion! Anu would NEVER pick a non-dwarf as His hand of justice!"

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"Why does nobody bewieve I want to help? Let me pwove I have good intentions by heawing you" you try once more to convince at least one of the dwarves to let you use Body Restoration on them...

The dwarf to your left stares at you intensely in the eyes for a moment, then speaks to his skeptical companion. "Look, man. I REALLY doubt this gnoll is makin' it up. I dunno' if its kind shares the same lying cues as we do, but it just doesn't give a bad vibe at all."

A sarcastic grin appears on the other dwarf's face. "Let him heal you then" he says with irony in his voice. "Let the dog throw a curse on you that not even Adramus himself can lift."

"Alright, screw this." The dwarf to your left removes the blanket off him and lifts his white clothing, revealing his exposed and bandaged torso. He raises his left hand and signals you to come over. "Do what you need to do, gnoll. I'm ready."

Everyone in the room is shocked by the dwarf's decision to trust you. The angry man's grin completely disappears. "Wait, what? You aren't seriously going to let that dog cast a spell on you, right?!"

"I'm doing this just to spite you digger" he responds. "If nothing bad happens, you owe me a beer." The other dwarf remains silent for a moment before replying. "... Alright, It's your skin, dude. Don't say I didn't warn you."

Finally, your insistence has paid off!

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You approach the injured dwarf, then raise your hands in the air and start focusing your curative powers in your palms. A worried look suddenly appears on his face. "Uh, I don't know man, I'm starting to regret th-"

Too late! As soon as the spell is ready, you expel all the accumulated energy onto the dwarf! "BODY WESTOWATIOOOON!!!"

A semi-transparent ball of light appears on the dwarf's body, illuminating the room's enclosure. The patients are astonished by the flashy view! "What the hell is THAT?!" the dwarf with the bandaged eye shouts aloud!

>+1 EXP to Body Restoration
>No uses left, restocks in 24 hours

>+3 Focus EXP

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>>4770679
OwO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mBqm8uO4Cg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGDH3meSPyk

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"Done" you say as you finish casting the spell. "How do you feel?!" the grumpy dwarf immediately asks. "Are you in pain? Do you feel your soul leaving your body?!"

The surprised dwarf glances at you, then back at his bandage. "I... I feel pretty good, actually. The pain is completely gone." He places his hand on his forehead, letting out a sigh of relief. "Phew... you weren't lying, gnoll. That's an interesting spell."

The dwarf tries to get up from bed. His movements are slow, and his muscles are clearly atrophied, but he eventually manages to stand on his feet. "Well, I still need some recoverin' left to do" he admits. "But this is much, much better than before." The dwarf meets your eyes. "Uh... thanks, I guess. I just hope this doesn't come back to bite me in the ass later, like one of em' delayed curses or somethin'."

"Twust me, I didn't do you any harm" you try to reassure him. "All the spew does is heaw your wounds. That's aw."

"I... I have some trouble understanding your accent, gnoll. But I get what you're sayin'. It's harmless." He sighs in relief. "Okay... I'll take your word for it."

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"You owe me a beer, Nudrak" the dwarf tells the grumpy man sitting on bed, who just grunts. "Hmph! What a fool you are, George. You're going to regret this soon enough!"

The healed dwarf heads to the exit of the room. "Where are you going?" the bald resting man asks him.

"Got tired of y'all diggers, I'm going home" he responds as he leaves, disappearing from everyone's view.

... ... ...

... Well, that's it. You managed to earn one dwarf's trust enough so he lets you heal him while others witness your good deed. That's an advancement in your relationship with this fortress' residents.

You notice that the dwarf in the leftmost corner of the room - the one with his head fully wrapped up - is signaling you to approach. Maybe he changed his mind after what he just saw and wants you to heal him now. Too bad he missed the chance, as you spent your only charge for the healing spell, and now you'll have to wait an entire day until you can use it again.

1) Choose one of these options:
>"Sorry, I can only use this spell once a day"
>"You missed your chance, digger. I can only use this power every twenty four hours"
>Say nothing
>Write in

2) Then regarldess of the above, choose what to do afterwards:
>Leave to explore the fortress
>Go after the dwarf that just left the room to ask him something (Write in)
>Go back to bed and rest
>Write in

>>4770701
>"Sorry, I can only use this spell once a day. Tomorrow I'll be sure to heal you up as best as I can."
>Leave to explore the fortress

>>4770701
1) option 2
2) option 1

>>4770701
>Write in
Hear out what he has to say, then do this vvv
>"Sorry, I can only use this spell once a day"
Inform the three conscious dwarves that we might be able to heal one of them tomorrow if nothing serious happens then. We'll start with the top left dwarf tomorrow, then anyone else if they want it the day after.

>Write in
Investigate the set of eyes in the small hole. Be it a new friend?

>>4770701
>sorry its only once a day, but I will come back tomorrow.
>Go after the dwarf that just left the room to ask him something (Write in)
Ask him if he knows where we can find daitza.

>>4770263
>We should oppose when the dwarves are doing immoral stuff.
No shit sherlock, but all i'm saying is that forcing stuff on people while not accounting for them is a shitty method of doing good deeds.
Some people just don't want help desu, and unless their actions are negatively affecting others, you shouldn't help them.

>>4770703
+1ing this

>>4770701
>QM posts at 4 am
Do we deserve this?

>>4770701
>>"Sorry, I can only use this spell once a day"
>Leave to explore the fortress

>>4770703

+1

>>4770701
+1

>>4771111
meant +1 >>4770703

>>4770994
Okay, here's a QM compromise: there won't be any updates outside the schedule I posted here >>4762942. No exceptions, unless I change the schedule itself for any reason. No more 4:00 AM posting from now on.

>>4771135
>Potentially less GM updating.
Oh no bros...

>>4771135
Whatever works. Don't sacrifice health for posts, that road always ends in tragedy.

>>4769885
>Hewwo
Burn in holy fire.I wish nothing but death upon you, drop dead.

>>4771144
It is better than him getting burnout and forcing a hiatus.

>>4771135
Don't feel pressured to post if irl is getting in the way. I'd always take constant but slow quality over quantity.

>>4770703
>>"Sorry, I can only use this spell once a day"
Support this.

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>>4771135
He meant that you're overworking yourself. Keep steady more than fast m8. Avoid the QM curse.

>>4770701
>"Sorry, I can only use this spell once a day right now"

i wonder if hyenus knows what a beer is.

>>4771760
Probably not, there is only one gnoll on our tribe who knows how to cook at all, and making beer would require cooking knowledge greater than making meat stew.

>>4771848
I don't think that is exactly true - Natasha (was that her name?) - was the only Gnoll to cook with spices, but the other members of the tribe cooked and stuff. You are almost certainly right about him not knowing anything about beer, however.

No one else interested about the mouse looking at up at the bottom right?

>>4771897
Well, I meant that while putting rabbits over a campfire classifies as cooking, only one of them is actually skilled at cooking. My bad for the hyperbole.

>>4771909
The one next to the grumpy pompadwarf? Don't feel like going through the logistics there, personally.

>>4771939
Is that wise though? Remember how
there was a goofy looking crow just wandering around, watching us? Remember how that ended? Im just saying.

>>4770703
1+

Fast updates, thanks QM. Based thread is based.

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>>4772204
It isn't based until we reach maximum fanservice.

rollan for fanservice

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You're about to explain to the bandaged man that you can't... hey, wait a minute! Is that a rat in the little wall crack over there? Its shiny little eyes are visible from here!

Do fortress rats taste differently from forest rats? There's only one way to find out! You kneel and start approaching the little hole... but the pompous man resting on bed signals you to stop. There's fury in his gaze. "I swear to Anu if you come ONE inch closer, I'll turn you into a fucking carpet"

"A cawpet? What's that?" you ask the angry dwarf, but he returns a grunt and a VERY dangerous look. Damn it... you doubt he can do anything to you in his wounded state, but you'd rather not get on anyone's bad side right now, so you do as he asks and leave him alone. There's probably more accessible food somewhere else.

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You head to the exit of the room, excited to begin your adventure in the fortress... but of course, not before explaining to the wrapped up dwarf why you can't help him with his injuries.

"Sorry, I can only use this spell once a day. Tomorrow I'll be sure to heal you up as best as I can." The man lowers his hand. He looks visibly disappointed, but otherwise seems to take your bad news well.

As soon as you put a foot outside the room, the voice of the dwarf with the bandaged eye reaches your ears. "Where you going, tribal?"

"I want to explowe the fo... FOR-tress" you explain, doing your best to speak with a good accent and not like a weird grown up baby. "Is that okay?"

"Go to the dining hall" the dwarf commands you. "It's breakfast time, so the entire fortress is gathered there. Everyone must know you woke up.. Do not go anywhere else."

"Uh... what's a diwing ha- HALL?" you ask, wondering about all these strange words the dwarves keep using that you don't understand the meaning of. Beer? Carpet? Dining hall? What's next?

The dwarf stares at you without saying anything, then a tired sigh escapes his lips. "Look, just follow my directions. Once you leave this room, go to your left and keep walking straight until you can only go to your right. Then follow that path straight until you can only go left. Keep walking in a straight line, and you'll arrive at the Dining Hall. Simple as."

"I... uh, I think I got it" you answer. "Thanks."

You leave the room, trying to remember the dwarf's directions. You still want to find Daitzsa and know for how long you've been asleep for, but hopefully these questions will be answered soon, when you chat with a more willing and friendly dwarf.

Suddenly, Hawkodesh's happy voice echoes in your head. "You did great, Hyenus! This is a fantastic start! I shall leave things to you from now on and take the role of a silent observer, but know that I will always be there in case you need my insight. May Anu bless the road we will walk on!"

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You pass by other rooms that also have injured dwarves resting on beds, as well as nurses that get terrified as soon as they lay their eyes on the walking gnoll wandering around, but otherwise nobody bothers to stop you.

A minute or two fly by as you navigate through the fortress' halls. This place is extremely confusing to traverse - there are many different paths to take, and all of them look exactly the same. If it weren't for the dwarf's directions, you'd easily get lost in this maze.

The air here is hot and slightly dusty. You'd love to breathe in the fresh air of the woods and stare at the beautiful blue sky, but neither things are possible while you're here. You wonder how the dwarves haven't gotten mad of living in this location for so many years...

Along the way, you find wooden rectangular objects strung up in walls. They have paintings on them that depict what you think is dwarves killing demons, as well as fruits, surreal landscapes and other objects you've never seen in your life before. It helps to break the gray monotony of the halls.

There aren't many dwarves around here... most of them must be in the dining hall, as the dwarf explained. The idea that you're about to meet up with hundreds of little humies in a single room makes you a bit anxious. If your friend was here, it'd be much easier to face these new experiences...

Eventually, you stumble upon the first wall in front of you. Remembering the man's directions, you go to your right...

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Wow! There are many dwarves in this path! And judging by their figures and lack of beards, they're all females!

The women were talking to each other before you appeared, but as soon as you did, all of them went silent. They get as far away from you as possible, some of them with a worried look on their faces. Some of them whisper into each other's ears, talking behind your back while giving you a suspicious look...

"Psst! Isn't that the gnoll they rescued two days ago? What is it doing here?"

"Why don't you ask him?!"

"What?! No! You do it!"

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As you hear the women's comments, your movements become clumsy and erratic. Being judged by female dwarves feels just as uncomfortable as being judged by women of your species... some things are just universal and independent of the species.

You try to ignore them and continue heading to the dining hall, but suddenly, one of the women blocks your path. The black-haired dwarf crosses her arms, adopts a confident pose and bluntly throws you a question, unintimidated by your gnollish presence. "Are you a domestic or a public servant?"

"I... what? Excuse me?" you mutter, having trouble understanding what she's talking about. Why is she asking if you're a servant?

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>>4772300
TIME FOR DIPLOMACY

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>>4772300
>tfw women don’t like us again

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The prideful female eyes you up and down, as if you were some sort of inferior being standing before her. Or at least, that's the impression she's giving you. "No, you cannot be a domestic servant." she says without meeting your gaze...

"Wait here. Do not move." She walks away, leaving you alone with the other women in the hall who just give you weird looks. You're not sure if to leave or wait for her as she asked... but before you can come to a decision, she returns not a minute after, this time holding a metal artifact in her hands.

"Put this on your neck and go to the servant quarters underground" she says, handing you the object. "This floor is for DWARVES and DOMESTIC SERVANTS ONLY. I shall NOT forgive this offense a second time."

>"I am Anu's champion, lady. Not a servant."
>Ignore her and continue to the dining hall
>Put on the collar
>Flirt
>Write in

>>4772316
>"I am Anu's champion, lady. Not a servant."
If questioned, we can flash the wings.

>>4772316
>>4772318
Support.

>>4772316
>>Flirt
Funny

>>4772316
>"Underground? You need to be more specific than that"
We do a little trolling

>>4772316

>"I am Anu's champion, lady. Not a servant."
>>4772322 Also supporting this
>Gently brush her off and continue towards the dining hall.

Btw anyone notice she looks like angry pompadour guy?

>>4772316
>Flirt

>>4772316
>"I am Anu's champion and son of Mirabelle. Not a servant. The dwarf with the bandaged eyes told me to go to the dining hall. Is this not it?"
Lets be stern but not too rude we want respect not hate.

>>4772329
This +1. Let’s not get too cocky bros

>>4772316
>>4772329
Changing to this, but still activate our wings if she doesn't believe us.

>>4772318
Wait, if we sprout our wings from our back, will we destroy the shift we are wearing? Aren't we naked underneath it? Flashing a room full of flustered female dwarfs is probably not the best play here.

>>4772316
Tell her that Adarmus (some authority figure referenced in >>4769885) has recognized you as Anu's champion, that the Council (presumably the ruling authority referenced in >>4769899) sent out a party to bring you into the fortress. If you were not supposed to be on this floor, or wearing a collar, then you would have woken up "Underground" wearing that collar. Explain to her and the other dwarfs that you had been told to present yourself in the "dining hall".

Only if she tries to physically stop us, then flash the wings ... or alternatively, see if Hawkodesh can manifest outside of ourselves. No doubt they would respect him more than us.

>>4772316
>write in

“I may not look like someone worthy of your respect, but I am not putting that collar on. If you let me go, I’ll prove to you that I am your equal, and I don’t need that collar.”