Please choose 6 activities from the options below. Options are numbered for the convenience of those posting from phones. This is NOT final destination.

Each vote for an activity is for that evening, in order. So a vote of 125641 would mean:
(in order) Tourist stuff, markets, noble music hall, common music hall, common theatre, tourist stuff.

Posts can contain other stuff but please also post a string of 6 numbers from 1 to 7 to pick activities. In the event of tied votes I’ll roll a die.

>1 – Do tourist stuff, visit the sights (caves, museums, zoos)
>2 – Browse the markets and go shopping
>3 – Go to Noble-only Theatre (Sireyi and Gendric only)
>4 - Go to Common Theatre
>5 – Go to Noble-only Music Hall to dance (Sireyi and Gendric only)
>6 - Go to Common Music Hall to dance
>7 – Evening in with games

Finally, please roll 1d20+1 to teach Jal how to not speak like a street urchin.

[Metaquest Post]

Autism Anon, thanks for helping improve the quest by error-checking. I really do appreciate it.

I’ve corrected the spelling and grammar errors. I promise that *powerfuk* was a typo not a hidden message or Freudian slip.

True Seeing and Disintegrate should properly be Rank 3 spells, not 4.

Veil removed as duplicate spell.

M F removed from Protection From Spells, editing error.

Correct, you have an unpurchased R3 N sorcerer spell, I’ll let you know when I’ve written one, or the players can suggest one.

Character sheet corrected.

All updates have been added to the pastebin.

I recall you were creating a summary or story from past threads using google docs, I can give you my own notes on past threads if you’d like, though the organisation leaves much to be desired.
[End Metaquest Post]

>>34004997
>231467

Rolled 6 + 1

>>34005038
Forgot the roll.

Rolled 6 + 1

>>34004997
>261347

Rolled 8 + 1

>>34004997
147623

>>34005016
The purpose of the google doc is more to organize the entirety of the quest into a more easily navigable format compared to the archives, so newfriends can catch up easily.
It's not a proper conversion into a story, just a slightly-edited version of the content posts in previous threads.
Some re-writing, error corrections, removal of extraneous text etc, it's still very much a wip.

I'm certain I can find some use for the notes, however.
Would you be posting them in a pastebin or should I give you the Gmail address I've been making the google doc with?

Rolled 3 + 1

>>34004997
>261347

>>34005103
An email address would be easiest for me, but if you're not comfortable posting that here, I'll understand.

Order of events is 2 6 1 3 4 7

Jal is still stubbornly clinging to her mixture of common and cant, or maybe you’re just not a very good teacher.

The Market stretches over several square miles and all manner of wares are on display. You and your companions stay together and Jal provides early warning of any approaching pick-pockets.

Merchants hawk their wares, con-men try to sell you useless cure-alls and fortune-tellers offer to read your future “Let me tell you about your first child!” one wild-haired woman shrieks at Sofia.

Sofia and Bokin in particular look out of place, wide-eyed and staring.

All manner of things can be bought here, are you shopping for anything specific?

>Nothing in particular, just browsing
>Clothes and personal accessories
>Weapons & Armour
>Magic items
>Books on Magic
>Books on Demons
>Books on History
>Recreational drugs
>Other

>>34005176
>Weapons & Armour
>Magic items
>Books on Magic

>>34005176
>Nothing in particular, just browsing

>>34005129
Well, I created the account for the purpose of holding any google docs I create, and I keep them all backed up as .pdfs on a USB, so it's not really so much of a risk.
Not like I'm behaving in a way that would incite retribution, anyway.

Address is in the email field.

>>34005176
>>Clothes and personal accessories
>Weapons & Armour
>Books on Magic

The weapons and armour for sale here range from poor to excellent quality, though nothing really catches your eye. As you’re ready to leave one shop the owner says “Wait, don’t go ma’am, I have other weapons”

“Like what?” you ask

He looks around to ensure that no one else is in the shop then opens up a locked chest and retrieves a long metal tube – like those you’ve seen the Crimson Guard carry.

“Like one of the Empires own hand-cannons” he says.

“It’s illegal for anyone other than the Crimson Guard to have those” Gendric whispers to you.

>I’m not interested (leave)
>How much? (haggle)
>Other

>>34005295
>I’m not interested (leave)
Not worth it, especially since our own powers are just as illegal, but far more effective.

>>34005295
>I’m not interested (leave)

You’re not interested in buying a weapon that could get you arrested, you leave.

You go looking through the magic shops for spell books and books on interesting magical lore.

Some are too simple for you, others too evil or on topics you have no interest in.

You spot Jal picking up a tome called Sex Magics and You: How to Make Every Encounter Magical.
You take it off her and put it back on the shelf.

A couple of books do catch your eye though. They’re expensive: you could probably only afford one, unless you really managed to bargain the shopkeeper down.

One is a book on teleportation and planar travel, the other a book on how to summon and bind even the most powerful foes – the author claims to have bound a demon lord at one point.

>Teleportation and Other Planar Magics
>Binding Thee Most Powyrful Creatures
>Try and bargain for both books
>Neither (leave)

>>34005410
>Try and bargain for both books

>>34005410
>Try and bargain for both books
If it doesn't work try for
>Binding Thee Most Powyrful Creatures

>>34005410
If Jal wants to read that kind of stuff I'm sure our host can lend her some books.
>Binding Thee Most Powyrful Creatures
We have enough options and knowledge for planar teleportation. If we can haggle for both, that would be swell as well, though.

On the matter of money: We should make money from our fights. Given that we are already going to be rigging fights, couldn't we have someone we like profit from that?

Ok, roll 1d20+11 to try and buy both books, with Binding being the back-up option

>>34005481

You can bet on your fights if you want, you cannot bet on yourself to lose, but Jal or someone else could place the bet for you.

Rolled 4 + 11

>>34005549

Rolled 13 + 11

>>34005549

Rolled 4 + 11

>>34005549

The shopkeeper refuses to drop the price to the point where you can afford both books, so you buy the book about binding creatures and leave.

You spend the rest of the evening just having fun and browsing shops.

The next evening....

The music halls for commoners play a wide variety of tunes, some active and fast, others slow, some bawdy. You spend time dancing with your companions, sometimes individually, or in groups, or as party of much larger groups with other visitors to the dance halls. You can see you’re not the only noble here slumming it for fun.

You’re currently dancing with Bokin, though Sofia is nearby.

As the latest fast dance ends, a slower, more relaxed one starts to play. Around you many of the other dancers pair off, and hold one another close, it seems this is a tune favoured by lovers. The singers on the stage are crooning about unrequited love and heart-ache.

Bokin, who was until this moment dancing away with more enthusiasm than skill, looks somewhat lost.

>Let’s sit this one out, I’ve been dancing for hours
>Here Bokin, let me show you, you take my hand with yours, and put your other hand around my waist, like so
>Sofia, may I have this dance?
>Other

>>34005623
>Sofia, may I have this dance?

>>34005623
>Sofia, may I have this dance?
She might actually know how to dance at least.
Although I'm surprised the music hall for commoners didn't offer something we could drag Jal into.

>>34005623
>Let’s sit this one out, I’ve been dancing for hours

>>34005633
>>34005663
I'd rather see Jal and Sofia dance together.

>>34005697
I don't think Jal dances, we would have had to vote to encourage that if anything.

>>34005623
>Here Bokin, let me show you, you take my hand with yours, and put your other hand around my waist, like so

>>34005697
For what its worth, thats actually not a bad idea.
Change >>34005663
to
>Let's sit this out, and try to get Sofia to dance with Jal, she is more her size-range.

>>34005623
I'd guess size difference would be incredibly awkward here. If he can cast the enlarge spell on us I say
>Here Bokin, let me show you, you take my hand with yours, and put your other hand around my waist, like so
Otherwise let's sit this one out.

>>34005697
>Encourage that if they are nearby

>>34005759
Also adding that I mean this as a chaste dance. He will need to learn it if he ever wants to woo a civilized dame, but that is not us.

>>34005623
Alright I change too from >>34005633
to
>Sit it out and try to have Sofia show Jal how to dance like this.

Jal and sofia are still [spoilers] right?

>>34005759
Casting magic in the middle of a dance seems kinda rude to any other people nearby.

>>34005795
How so? It's not like we are casting on them and so far I haven't seen any sort of "casting etiquette" or similar in this quest that says it is rude to cast magic in front of other people.

It might blow Bokin's cover as an ogre though, if those cannot cast magic. If he can do it stealthily (make it seem like we, or an item did it) that would be fine.

>>34005822
If you use transmutation magic like that, who knows what other you might have used ? Its better we don't attract scrutiny to our real shape.

>>34005822
It's more that magic tends to be a bit noisy and a light show, so it'd probably interfere with other peoples enjoyment of the song.
Also, anyone that isn't a sorcerer of some kind won't be able to tell what spell we're casting until it finishes; for all they know we could be about to blow up the dance hall.

Dancing with Jal wasn't an official option only because she wasn't nearby (ditto Gendric).

Casting spells in public is allowed, magic is seen as something of a noble (Blood) privilege, so commoners are unlikely to interfere, unless a spell is obviously harmful or aggressive.

You decide to sit this dance out, suggesting to Sofia that she tries dancing with Jal. She finds Jal and the two of them spend the next set dancing slowly.

Sofia’s hold on Jal is perfectly proper, but as the dance progresses, Jal’s hand on Sofia’s waist drops slowly, until she’s holding Sofia’s ass in her hand. The distance between the two of them also shrinks as the dance progresses, until their faces are only inches from one another.

As the music stops they seem frozen, the two of them staring at each other, Jal leans in to kiss Sofia.

Sofia flinches away and pulls herself from Jals arms, and runs from the dance hall. Jal looks upset, and goes to follow her.

>Don’t interfere, let them sort it out.
>Go after them
>Tell Jal to stay here, let Sofia have some privacy
>Tell Jal to stay here, you’ll go talk to Sofia
>Other

>>34005891
>Don’t interfere, let them sort it out.

>>34005891
>Go after them
But in polite distance, we just don't want them to run off somewhere they could get lost.

>>34005891
>Go after them
Just keep an eye on them from a distance, make sure they don't get lost.
Humans are second-class citizens, we need to make sure they stay safe.

>>34005891
I suppose that had mixed results. Lets see if we can sort it out. Sadly this is not the kind of place were we could just let them do it on their own, which would be nicer, I guess. So
>Go after them
Just to watch and make sure nothing bad happens.

>>34005858
>magic tends to be a bit noisy and a light show
I didn't know that. Where do you get that from? Also I somehow doubt that the first thing someone in a magic-rich world like this thinks when someone is casting magic in public is "They are certainly running amok. Let's run for our lives" or something similar. Just like I wouldn't think someone is taking out a rifle if I see someone take out something from their bag.

>>34005891
And confirmed... Now I just want to know: Is magic always loud and flashy? I can imagine some combat magic being so, but so far I thought it was more of a "concentrate and magic will happen" deal.

>>34005891
>Tell Jal good luck and don't rush things.
>Slowly follow them so we can interfere if things escalate.

>>34005410

Oh, cmon. A paladin of joy shouldn't stop people from learnjng how to have joyous sex.

>>34005988
I still hold that she should just borrow a book from our sister.

You follow the two of them at a discrete distance. Sofia stops running outside the music hall and starts crying, then Jal catches up to her.

“Ey, ‘ey” says Jal “What’s the rub, Sof?” putting her hands on Sofia’s shoulders.

Sofia shakes off Jals hands “You!” she says, still crying “You’re the *rub* Jal, or as you put it, the *Toffer*!”

Seems Jal’s been teaching Sofia thieves cant behind your back.

Jal looks confused “I dun dab fer clink!” she protests “I’m just being friendly.”

“Friendly!” says Sofia, her voice choked by emotion “Is that what you call it? You know very well two girls can’t...can’t....”

“Can’t what?” asks Jal “Be buds, be *pillow-friends* as the toffs say – cos that ain’t true and you know it ain’t.”

“Two girls can’t be together!” insists Sofia “As a princess I have to think of my kingdom and its people first, and even if I didn’t, how do I know what you feel about me, you’re always chasing after Sireyi too!”

She notices you standing there “Isn’t that true Sireyi? Jal’s tried to bed you more than once?”

“If you’d let me explain...” grumbles Jal

>Don’t drag me into this, I just want to make sure you’re safe
>Let Jal explain herself, Sofia
>Yes, Jal has tried to get into my bed before
>I think Jal was joking more than serious
>Other

>>34006081
>Don’t drag me into this, I just want to make sure you’re safe
>Let Jal explain herself, Sofia
Lets all be calm and reasonable. I don't think Jal ever thought she had a chance anyway.

Rolled 7

>>34006081
>Just say "I think Jal was joking more than serious."
then
>Let Jal explain herself, Sofia

>>34006081

Forgot: >>34006100
>I think Jal was joking more than serious
About us, because we made pretty clear there is nno chance of that, not about Sofia.

>>34006081
>>Don’t drag me into this, I just want to make sure you’re safe
>>Let Jal explain herself, Sofia
Having children with someone and loving another is quite common for royalty, Sofia. Do we know in character that we will gain further powers over pregnancy? Or at least that our goddess could bless two girls with a child? That might put Sofia at ease, somewhat. And further our goddess' influence over Konig's descendant.

>>34005947
>Is magic always loud and flashy?

Not always, magic is best used with verbal and somatic components - i.e. speaking and making gestures.

It's possible to cast spells without one or both of these, at a penalty to the roll,

So yes, it's possible to simply will magic to happen - but easier if it includes the sounds and gestures.

Regarding light shows - spells don't have bursts of light and noise appear as part of the spell unless it's obviously part of the spell.

For example:
A Scrying spell creates an image in your own mind - though you can project it onto a reflective surface like a mirror or water, to show others.

Dimensional anchor simply locks the target (dimensionally) in place, with no signs of what's happening.

Fireball is big and loud and obvious, no getting around that.

Enlarge simply expands the target creature without any light or noise - though Bokin might not be able to cast it without the words and gestures.

>>34006081
>>Don’t drag me into this, I just want to make sure you’re safe
>>Let Jal explain herself, Sofia
>>As Paladin of the Goddess of Joy, we can at least verify that girls can indeed be together like that. And if its really about the heir making, which she wasn't so keen on anyway, solutions can be found regardless.

>>34006138
I'm not so sure about that solution, how does Velya see this kind of thing ? I suppose she probably doesn't mind polygamie, but that would require Sofias potential babymaker to be at least okay with that. Does Velya mind having lovers on the side against, or at without, the will of your "husband/wife/whatever" ?

>>34006081
>Let Jal explain herself, Sofia

Sigh. Guess we won't be getting that penis to help Sofia with the heir problem.

>>34006203
That would be a sloution to the heir problem. I'm sure Jal wouldn't mind having both for one time.

Hey if it comes to it we can get the fleshshaper to give Jal a dick

>>34006217
>>34006229

Hmm, right, Jal could benefit from it, instead of giving it to Demon Sister I Keep Forgetting the Name.

Though that would not give Sireyi any benefit, and Jal and Sofia would both have to be left behind in this plane.

>>34006198
That reminds me. We know incredibly little about our goddess. I just imagined her as someone who is very liberal in a things related to sex, because there was something about "being proud of your body" at one point and the whole "Whores are people" business and something else as well.

At some point, could we get a summary of what our goddess is all about, and maybe a bit of history of the church, Pal? Stuff like rules we have to follow, whether celibacy is normal for our church (or in general) etc.

>>34006271
I wonder if Root of al Life could be used to impregnate someone that isn't us. Or we would have to teach it to Sofia, which would take a while.

“I think Jal was joking more than serious” you say “and please don’t make this about me – I just followed to make sure you’re both safe. Why don’t you let Jal explain herself, Sofia?”

Sofia puts on a stubborn look but lets Jal talk. Jal seems at a bit of a loss, running one hand through her hair and clenching the other into a fist.

“When I were with me crew” she says “Some of us were with one another, an some weren’t, we’d all seen how jealous folk got when someone they loved betrayed them. And we’d all seen how married folk carried on with folk they weren’t married to.”

“When we did talk about it we’d decided that it weren’t for us – just being wi’ one person and nobody else ya know?”

Sofia seems confused “What are you talking about?” she asks

“I do like yer!” insists Jal “An...an I wanna be wi’ yer!”

“Well then what’s the point of your story?” asks Sofia

“Because I don’t havta be...yer..yer one an only” says Jal “Yer true love, yer can still see if yer can fins ‘im, and yer not gotta make sure I keep my eyes and me ‘ands ter meself.”

“Are you saying” says Sofia, enunciating each word clearly “That you want to be with me, and with someone else at the same time? Because one of the palace guards once showed me this book of...of...lewd pictures of that and some of what was in there seemed very difficult, and requiring a lot of flexibility.”

Jals lips twitch like she wants to make a joke “Not...not havta be” she insists “More like, it dun havta stop yer from courting others if yer want.”

And then Jal demonstrates enough flexibility to fit both of her feet in her mouth at once.

“An just fer reference, wasn’t joking” she says to you “I did wanna get you in deb, still do.”

Sofia’s eyes go wide in outrage.

>Don’t interfere
>Well done Jal....
>Calm Sofia down
>Let’s talk about this somewhere else, people are staring
>Other

>>34006275

I'm wary of writing down exact rules on what is and isn't allowed, to avoid the whole "You do X therefore you fall" routine for paladins.

But I'll write up some general stuff about Velya for the next thread.

>>34006355
>Calm Sofia down
>Let’s talk about this somewhere else, people are staring

>>34006355
>>Well done Jal....
>Translate what Jal tried to say. Time to be the Paladin of Joy, for once.

I'm sure that Sireyi can explain the subtleties of nobility's sex/love life better than Jal.

Also, finally acting like a proper paladin of joy, oh yes~

>>34006271
Ellahi, and that's only a solution if we have enough money to buy a transformation for Jal and Ilvenya agrees to let her skip the waiting list.
Remember, her condition for our winning the contest was we have to get two changes of our choice, pretty sure they're non-transferable.

Where did you get the idea that they'd need to be left behind in this plane?

>>34006330
>Teach it to Sofia
That power is an extrapolation of a part of the power that is Velya-only.
Since Sofia draws her power from Konig's blood, it isn't likely.

>Use it on others
Also unlikely, it'd probably mention in the description that it could be used on others.

>>34006355
>Calm Sofia down
>Let’s talk about this somewhere else, people are staring

Roll 1d20+11 to avoid Sofia going on a rant in the middle of the street

Rolled 16 + 11

>>34006423

Rolled 12 + 11

>>34006423
Oh joy.

Rolled 4 + 11

>>34006423
Communications breakdown
it's always the saaaaammee
having a nervous breakdown
drive me insaaaaane

Rolled 2 + 11

>>34006400
>Where did you get the idea that they'd need to be left behind in this plane?

Because baby making would only make sense if Sofia intends to at least leave the baby in her kingdom. And baby making takes a bit of time.

>>34006400
>Where did you get the idea that they'd need to be left behind in this plane?

Because pregnancy powers, and keeping the bloodline going. Regardless of the Empire being overthrown or not, making sure her unique line continues alive in the plane is (very) important.

Sofia could leave her first born behind, but that would be a terrible thing for a parent to do, really. The kid will need to be nurtured and guided, not to mention kept alive so he/she too can continue the family.

And if Jal really likes Sofia, she would probably stay with her.

>>34006271
Why would having a penis require them to stay in this plane? Wouldn't bearing and fathering the descendant of Konig be all the more reason to evacuate them?

>>34006368
I don't want concrete rules. More stuff like "Polyamorous stuff is ok with Velya" or "If you see people who have relationship trouble you should help them" or whatever general stuff. Or perhaps "For people to hurt each other is frowned upon, even if they both agree to it. But hurting a willing partner is allowed despite the Goddess preferring they don't do that." Or whatever things you might put there.

>>34006355
>"You should improve your timing. And no, not a chance, nothing against you."
>Try to calm Sofia down
>"You don't have to decide right now, and you can still decide on whatever ground-rules you want. It is good that Jal and her friends have found rules that work for them, but they might not fit everyone. Let's talk calmly about this back at the inn"

Rolled 1 + 11

>>34006468
Nah, if we actually get rid of the empire and find a way to kill or banish the demon lord in the fire, then there is no reason to keep the bloodline going if Sofia doesn't want that. And even then, she can still accompany us to our plane. It really only depends onj if she actually wants to continue the bloodline that badly and keep ruling, which it seems like she doesn't really.

You jump in before Sofia can draw breath “Let’s talk about this somewhere else, people are staring”.

Sofia draws in a deep breath, ready to give everyone in earshot a piece of her mind, then thinks better of it. “Alright” she says, in a quiet, drained voice “Let’s go back to the inn.”

With your night of dancing over, you all head back to the inn. You give Bokin and Gendric a vague excuse about ‘girl talk’ so they stay away.

>Let Jal and Sofia figure this out on their own
>Let Jal and Sofia figure this out but stay with them
>Mediate between the two of them
>Let’s do this later, after we’ve all had a chance to sleep
>Other

>>34006514
>Let Jal and Sofia figure this out but stay with them
Only mediate if its dire or some clear miscommunication we can help with.
We don'T want to meddle, but on the other hand, this kind of thing is pretty much our job and this is our first chance to actually do that.

>>34006514
>>Mediate between the two of them
Matchmaker go!
>Make sure that they know they don't have to decide this very evening. They best is probably to talk about it a bit and then sleep on it. (Everyone in their own beds, Jal)

>>34006486
Ok, I'll get some stuff written up.

Relevant to this conversation:

Velya is fine with multiple partners in relationships, in fact she encourages it, though she has no problem with people choosing to be monogamous.

Consent is an important point - Velya disproves of cheating just as much (if not more so) than Konig.

Lying to your lover about important matters, or sleeping with someone without your lovers knowledge or consent is a big sin.

As for relationship counseling - yes, that's something the priests and priestesses of Velya do quite a bit of.

As a Paladin your role is more martial than marital but you've had training on how to do it.

>>34006514
>Mediate between the two of them
Its not like this has nothing to do with Seiryi.
It doesn't have to be today or tomorrow, they should see if they are comfortable with eachother like that, if Sofia wants to give it a chance.
Nothing wrong with trying out tonight though, if she feels ready for that.

>>34006514
>"Mediate" between the two of them
paladin of joy sandwich
Just kidding of course

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You decide its best if you mediate between the two of them, but suggest that they should talk after everyone has had a chance to sleep and calm down.

Jal and Sofia seem to agree with you, heading off to their own rooms without another word that night.

The next evening...

You spend time seeing the sights and visiting notable locations around the city. The crystal caves are beautiful, well-worth the price of admission.

The Museums are interesting and informative, but have a definite pro-Imperial slant, describing how nations were not *invaded* they were *uplifted*, rebellious regions where *pacified* etc.

The Zoos contain all manner of fantastical creatures, some you’ve seen before, many you haven’t, and some you’ve never heard of before. All the creatures are in cages barely large enough to hold them, which spoils things somewhat.

Jal and Sofia still aren’t talking to one another, do you...

>Sit them down after visiting the tourist attractions and talk to them
>Wait until they are ready to talk in their own time
>Other

>>34006719
>>Sit them down after visiting the tourist attractions and talk to them
Sometimes people need a little push.

>>34006719
>Talk to each one alone for about five minutes. See whether they have thought about it and ask them when they want to talk about it.
We will probably do it this evening, but if they each one want more time to think about it...

>>34006719
>Sit them down after visiting the tourist attractions and talk to them

>>34006719
>Wait until they are ready to talk in their own time

You sit Jal and Sofia down separately and try to figure out what they’re thinking and feeling.

Both seem to need a shoulder to cry on, Sofia more than Jal. It all comes out amid the tears.

Sofia is conflicted because she’s equating being in a relationship with a longer-term commitment (i.e. marriage), and because she thinks that Jal’s idea of an open relationship means Jal is going to sleep with whomever she wants to, without telling Sofia. Sofia was also raised to believe that only men and women can love one another and that anything outside of that isn’t normal or is “Some deviant thing the Drache do”.

Jal is confused because she’s made her interest to Sofia clear and she thought Sofia liked her and understood what she meant. Jal does care for Sofia but is thinking more girlfriend than long-term or permanent relationship. Jal also sees monogamous relationships as inherently harmful (abusive) and/or one-sided – i.e. that one partner remains faithful whilst the other sleeps around. She’s seen too many relationships of her marks (those she’s stolen from) that show this to be true. Jal is fine with men or women loving one another and she’d be willing to promise not to sleep with anyone or chase after them seriously without Sofia’s consent.

Both agree that talking about it is the right thing, neither one wants to make the first move, or choose a time or day to talk.

>Wait until they’re ready to talk to one another
>Have them talk to one another now
>Other

>>34006945
>explain to them the other's views on the subject.
>have them talk about it later

>>34006945
>Have them talk to one another now
Looks like they only lack trust in eachother. If Jal is okay with not having other relationships without Sofia being okay with it, there isn't much of a problem and gives Jal time to see that Sofia wouldn't sleep around anyway and if they take it slow Sofia can grow closer to Jal until she is satsified that Jal won't cheat on her either.

>>34006945
>Have them talk to one another now
>Explain their respective issues. Both of them are clearly afraid of being exploited but a bit of "leap of faith" will be needed.

>>34006945
>Have them talk to one another now

You outline their views to one another in broad terms and then get them to agree to chat to one another.

Jal and Sofia are facing one another, Jal is looking down, wringing her hands, Sofia is standing with her arms folded, glaring at her.

Jal speaks first “M’sorry” she says “din wanna ‘urt yer.”

“You have a fine way of showing it!” snaps Sofia “Not telling me anything you intended.”

“I did try” claims Jal “Yer just din’t wanna get it.”

“Oh so it’s my fault!” exclaims Sofia “Well that’s rich!”

Uh oh, things are getting a bit off-track

>Let them keep talking
>Let Jal finish, Sofia
>Don’t blame Sofia for this Jal
>I think what Jal means Sofia, is that she didn’t want to hurt you, and was trying to be honest and open with you, but the two of you come from very different places and so can’t always communicate so easily (translate)
>Other

>>34007065
>I think what Jal means Sofia, is that she didn’t want to hurt you, and was trying to be honest and open with you, but the two of you come from very different places and so can’t always communicate so easily (translate)

>>34007065
>I think what Jal means Sofia, is that she didn’t want to hurt you, and was trying to be honest and open with you, but the two of you come from very different places and so can’t always communicate so easily (translate)

>>34006945
>Tell them about the wonders of small social contracts: Relationships are exactly that what you decide they are with your partner. Consent and Knowledge are key!

“I think what Jal means Sofia, is that she didn’t want to hurt you, and was trying to be honest and open with you, but the two of you come from very different places and so can’t always communicate so easily.” You say

“Yes!” exclaims Jal, pointing in your direction “That.”

Your explanation seems to mollify Sofia a bit. As the two fumble around their feeling in the conversation, you act as a sort of moderator, translating what they’re saying to one another rather than taking a side.

It starts going well; then they come to another sticking point – other partners.

“And when you get tired of me” says Sofia “you’ll just hop into bed with whoever takes your fancy.”

“No I won’” protests Jal “I’ll ask yer ‘fore I start walkin’ ou’ wi’ an’one.”

“And yet you won’t even think about it just being the two of us” says Sofia

“Yeah?” says Jal, “Seems like I’m the only one wot is finking yer ‘ighness. Yer seem to be fergettin’ that sooner or later yer gonna havta ‘ave a kid to keep on ruling yer kingdom.”

Jal grabs the front of her pants “Yer might not’ve ad yer ‘ands in in ‘ere yet, but believe me when I tell yer I ain’t got what it takes ter duff yer up. So sooner or later it’s not gonna be jus you an’ me.”

>Must you be so crude Jal?
>Jals right Sofia, if you are going to rule Hanse, you’ll need an heir somehow, telling Jal that you’ll never give her permission to sleep with anyone else is a bit one-sided.
>Sofia’s right Jal, for now at least, it could be just the two of you
>You’re both talking about things that might never be an issue: Jal may never find someone else she wants to love, and Sofia might be able to conceive an heir through magical means. Solve the problems you have now – don’t make up new ones.
>Other

>>34007271
>Jals right Sofia, if you are going to rule Hanse, you’ll need an heir somehow, telling Jal that you’ll never give her permission to sleep with anyone else is a bit one-sided.

Spread the love.

>>34007271
>You’re both talking about things that might never be an issue: Jal may never find someone else she wants to love, and Sofia might be able to conceive an heir through magical means. Solve the problems you have now – don’t make up new ones.
>If it at all comes ever up, it will be a t some point in the future. How about you see if you get along as couple in the first place, if either one of you for some reason might want to sleep with someone else, than talk it out then.

>>34007271
>You’re both talking about things that might never be an issue: Jal may never find someone else she wants to love, and Sofia might be able to conceive an heir through magical means. Solve the problems you have now – don’t make up new ones.

>>34007271
>Jals right Sofia, if you are going to rule Hanse, you’ll need an heir somehow, telling Jal that you’ll never give her permission to sleep with anyone else is a bit one-sided.

>>34007271
>Jals right Sofia, if you are going to rule Hanse, you’ll need an heir somehow, telling Jal that you’ll never give her permission to sleep with anyone else is a bit one-sided.
Don't make it a "never". Jal is clearly willing to consider a monogamous relationship, but her point is valid, you either need to admit you will have to find a second partner, however temporary, or promise Jal that you will find other means of getting a heir that doesn't require a second person in your life.
>You’re both talking about things that might never be an issue: Jal may never find someone else she wants to love, and Sofia might be able to conceive an heir through magical means. Solve the problems you have now – don’t make up new ones.

>>34007271
>You’re both talking about things that might never be an issue: Jal may never find someone else she wants to love, and Sofia might be able to conceive an heir through magical means. Solve the problems you have now – don’t make up new ones.

“Jals right Sofia” you say “if you are going to rule Hanse, you’ll need an heir somehow, telling Jal that you’ll never give her permission to sleep with anyone else is a bit one-sided.”

You continue “But you’re both talking about things that might never be an issue: Jal may never find someone else she wants to love, and Sofia might be able to conceive an heir through magical means. Solve the problems you have now – don’t make up new ones. If it at all comes ever up, it will be at some point in the future. How about you see if you get along as couple in the first place, if either one of you for some reason might want to sleep with someone else, than talk it out then.”

The two of them seem to have negotiated that problem well enough and they continue talking. They’re on their way to coming to an agreement: that they will trust each other not to lie to one another, and that they’ll negotiate and agree on anyone else either of them takes a liking to.

Then they hit another sticking point: You.

“Except you’ve already picked someone else to chase” says Sofia, pointing at you “Sireyi”

“Well yeah” says Jal “But I was gonna leave her alone...”

“You’ve already tried to sleep with her!” insists Sofia

“Yeah?” says Jal “And tha’ was afore we had a little chat, but how about this: you told me last week on the airship that if you was a jack, or Sireyi was, you’d have already proposed!”

Sofia’s face flames red with embarrassment and she buries it in her hands “Thanks Jal” she says “That was supposed to be private.”

About the minor alterations the flesh-shaper can make to Sireyi, I think taking the "retractable penis" alteration will allow us to romance Sofia when we get back to our dimension. And the "elastic vagina" alteration will allow us to take in Bokin when he's in full giant mode. But the stat increase is good, and Bokin can already shrink. Though Bokin might be into something similar to "fucking a fairy" or the like, proportionally.[/speaking]

>>34007542
“Yeah well” says Jal, not the least bit ashamed “Yer know me. But since now seems like the right time: here’s me first request – I want yer permission ter woo Sireyi, and sleep with her if she’ll ‘ave me.”

“And” continues Jal, holding up a finger “I’m giving yer permission to do the same, Sof.”

Sofia peeks through her fingers at you “What do you think Sireyi?” she asks

>That’s a bad idea: your relationship is too new, think about this before making any such decision
>I’m flattered, truly, but just because you’ve both given each other permission, doesn’t mean I’m agreeing to anything
>I...er..well...I mean...you’re both attractive young ladies and..I...um...well I don’t know what to say
>Other

>>34007543
Except that's not a thing, since sex options were removed.
Also extremely OoC, since we've just finished setting up Jal and Sofia.
Not to mention, Sireyi is totally chaste.

>>34007552
>I’m flattered, truly, but just because you’ve both given each other permission, doesn’t mean I’m agreeing to anything

>>34007552
>I’m flattered, truly, but just because you’ve both given each other permission, doesn’t mean I’m agreeing to anything
Luckily we can nip this first disagreement in the bud right here, unless they both want to marry Seiryi.

>>34007552
>I’m flattered, truly, but just because you’ve both given each other permission, doesn’t mean I’m agreeing to anything

>>34007571

That saddens me greatly.

>>34007552
>I...er..well...I mean...you’re both attractive young ladies and..I...um...well I don’t know what to say.

Let's try to fix past mistakes now. So much chastity angers me.

>>34007616
Veto.

>>34007632
It doesn't work like that. And its not gonna win anything anyway.

>>34007552
>I say this is your decision to make. Jal has made a suggestion as you agreed on, now you have to decide whether you agree. I have no part in what decisions you make here.

>>34007646
>Doesn't know about Vetoanon
Read the archives before participating.

“I’m flattered, truly” you say “but just because you’ve both given each other permission, doesn’t mean I’m agreeing to anything, and this is your decision to make. Jal has made a suggestion as you agreed on, now you have to decide whether you agree. I have no part in what decisions you make here.”

Sofia and Jal look at one another, then back at you, then back at one another “Well?” asks Jal.

“I agree” says Sofia “I never could back down from a challenge: first we’ll work you and me out, then Sireyi will be our first conquest.”

They embrace, and then kiss. It starts out a brief brush of the lips, but then Jals arms circle around Sofia’s waist, even as Sofia’s arms wrap around Jals neck, the two of them seem oblivious to anything except one another.

>Conquest? I’m not being anyone’s conquest! Sofia? Jal? Are you listening to me?
>Give them some privacy (leave)
>Other

>>34007690
If feel lime I can't rightfully be annoyed with him if I don't point it out at least once.

>>34007716
>Give them some privacy (leave)
A job well done. And if they actually manage to properly woo Seiryi, well Veyla probably doesn't mind threeways.

>>34007716
>Give them some privacy (leave)

>>34007571
Come on, man.

>>34007552
>I...er..well...I mean...you’re both attractive young ladies and..I...um...well I don’t know what to say.
Flustered Sireyi is best Sireyi.

>>34007716
>Conquest? I’m not being anyone’s conquest! Sofia? Jal? Are you listening to me?

Because of the fun factor.

>>34007815
Agreed!
>>34007716
>Conquest? I’m not being anyone’s conquest! Sofia? Jal? Are you listening to me?
>Give them some privacy (leave)

>>34007716
>Give them some privacy (leave)

>>34007571
Just because someone vowed to only have sex after marriage doesn't mean they don't have interest in it. Besides, we could give all the girls cute 1/4 angel babies.

>>34007716
>Conquest? I’m not being anyone’s conquest! Sofia? Jal? Are you listening to me?

>>34007787
Nope.
RTA, there's no reason to do anything like what you suggested and several reasons not to.

>>34007885
The 'custom job' options were removed for being wildly out of character and the fact that nobody liked them at all, or even voted for them.
Magical realm fag please go.

>>34007716
>Give them some privacy (leave)

Don't challenge their quest to conquer Sireyi. This will make the long rune ven more fun.

>>34007716
>Conquest? I’m not being anyone’s conquest! Sofia? Jal? Are you listening to me?

“Conquest? I’m not being anyone’s conquest! Sofia? Jal? Are you listening to me?” you say, somewhat miffed that your fate is being decided by the two young girls in front of you.

They ignore you, or maybe they just didn’t hear you.

You decide to give the two of them some privacy, you’ll just have to remember that when it comes to those two you apparently now have a target painted on your...back.

The next evening...

You and Gendric enjoy an evening at the theatre, with a meal in the intermission. The show is very good, the actors and actresses know their lines well and can sing beautifully. The story is one of duty vs love, passion vs practicality. In the end the main couple runs away from the empire to live together, whilst they live in bliss their families suffer for it – a clear message that duty to the empire comes before one’s own desires.

Nothing much happens at the theatre.

The next evening...

You all enjoy a simple, bawdy story about a woman with 6 lovers, trying to keep each from finding out about the others. There are plenty of bawdy songs as well – Jal seems to know all the words, and soon enough she has Sofia clapping and signing along too. Though you suspect Sofia doesn’t know what she’s singing.

Gendric is enjoying himself, smiling and laughing, whilst Bokin alternates between confused and blushing.

In the play a young noble woman, Samantha, seems to be having prurient thoughts about her maid, Jillian. Every time they’re on stage Jal laughs and slaps you on the shoulder to make sure you’re watching as Sam gets all flustered when Jill offers to keep her bed warm – with a warming pan, or when Jill falls in a river and needs Sams help getting her wet clothes off and getting dry and warm.
1/2

>>34007910
That and power gamer tends to win out over magical realm. We have bonuses for staying virgin for the time being.

>>34007966
That evening you catch Jal and Sofia sneaking into your room “What us ta keep yer bed warm?” says Jal, holding a warming pan without any coals in it, and wearing a thin dressing gown and a leer, Sofia is beside her with a similar expression of mischief on her face, also in a thin dressing gown.

“Go to bed you two” you say, clarifying “no, I mean your own beds” as they try to get into yours.

The next evening...

You and your companions enjoy a quiet evening in, the night before your next fight. The inn you’re staying at provides a number of different board games, as well as decks of cards, you and your companions examine these.

Gendric has no preference as to what you do for the evening, whilst Bokin has no clue what most of the games are.

Jal wants to play truth or dare again, a glint in her eye tells you she’ll try and embarrass you once more.

Sofia pulls out a strategy board game called ‘To Build The Empire’ – supposedly about the early Drache Empire and how it was founded.

What are you going to do that evening? Please pick only 1

>Play a card game
>Truth or dare
>Play To Build The Empire
>Play other game (what?)
>Do something else (what?)

>>34007981
>Truth or dare

>>34007981
>Play To Build The Empire

>>34007967
>/tg/
>Play To Build The Empire

>>34007981
>Play To Build The Empire
Cards will result in a strip game, and nobody wants to deal with Jal truth or dare right now.

>>34007981
>Buld the empire
Promise Jal that we will play truth or dare at some later point.

>>34007967
>We have bonuses for staying virgin for the time being.
Ahahahahahha /tg/ at its finest
>>34007981
>Play To Build The Empire

>>34007981
>Play To Build The Empire
As fun as Truth or Dare would be, we did that last time.

>>34007910
What do you mean out of character? Her character is super malleable so long as she is doing good, upholding law, and bringing joy. Besides, I thought it was out of character for her not to react to their proposition with anything other than shyness, but y'all ignored our encounter with the orc for some reason.

And we can vote the custom job options back in.

>>34008061
In which we reacted to suddenly giving him a kiss on the cheek with extreme embarrassment?

>>34007981
Since everyone is HERE today for once.
I want to just get it out there in case we don't get a chance later.
We've already decided on one general mod, what do we want for the other mod?
Do we want:
>General upgrades
>limb upgrades
>animal upgrades

some options
Limb Upgrades:
Extra limbs (as before)
Prehensile Hair (increase in length included)

Animal Abilities:
Extreme Flexibility (all joints, and some bones, can twist and stretch beyond human limits)
Chameleon Skin (allows complex tattoo-like patterns as well as camouflage)
Pheromones that trigger emotions in those nearby (not automatically a magical realm thing – can be used to calm someone for example)
Regeneration (down-time healing, restores lost limbs/body parts, does not cause rapid ageing)
Toughened Bones (bones almost unbreakable – requires extreme physical strength, or magic)
Unusual Senses (smell emotions, echolocation, see heat etc)
Wall-Crawling
Webs

>>34008093
you mean everyone besides mathrian
>>34007981

>Play To Build The Empire

>>34008061
>Her character is totally malleable
>You acted out of character and that makes me right
This is why we hate you Shorty.

And the custom job options were *wildly* out of character, as in there is no interpretation of Sireyi in which she would request such a thing, and it's not inconsequential enough to allow for OoC actions.

>>34008093
Can we stack general upgrades?

If no, then regeneration sounds useful.

>>34007967
We get a little bit of power from that bonus, and seeing as how we have a box of lightning that is making us so damn powerful, I think we can afford to enjoy ourselves and act on love, you know? After marriage.

>>34008093
I kinda want prehensile hair, just because of how cool it sounds. But Seiryi is already pretty stacked in magical body parts.

>>34008093
Either prehensile hair, regeneration or toughened bones imo

>>34008093
general, regeneration and prehensile hair all work for me

>>34008133
One of our two options is already locked into general improvements, so we can probably get a second one.
Regeneration is pretty sweet though.

>>34008146
>>34008147
Eh, I'd want OP to confirm what our hair's strength score would be first.

>>34008127
May have been extremely ooc, would have been extremely hilarious when the party asks what transformations she got.
Also, is conceding that both sides of an argument have logic to them wrong?

>>34008181
I'd think hair would be hair strength...
Hair would mostly be useful as a suprise ability, ability to scout or used to pick open locks.

>>34008093
>Extra limbs

This would only be good for more wings or a tail. both are kinda of a waste.

Hair is dumb, and a damn weakspot.

>Animal abilities

Flexibility doesn't seem useful for a paladin. Unless we focus on the 'Joy' part, but since we're playing a chaste paladin, it's useless.

Chemeleon skin, wall crawling and webs aren't god options either. They are more of a rogue thing than a paladin.

Stronger bones, regeneration and pheromones actually fit with the MC, since she's a powerhouse and rather charismatic. She usually does the talking, and is the face of the party.

Of course, the best mod is still a retractable penis. Fits the job's description and is sure to persuade enemies to become friends.

>>34008093
I'd like Regeneration and Pheromones. The other ones seem like they'd be really weird.

>>34008187
Yes, because that would be a lie.
I don't even understand why you want those worthless mods.
Did you not read the second thread? OP said there's no smut, ever.

>>34008199
>Ability to scout
But.
But how does it see?

>>34008216
One or the other, first option was locked into Gen. improvements.

>>34008218
The original vote was controllable hair with tactile sensory abilities.
Mathrian actually suggested quite a decent upgrade, through it would still be only minorly useful compared to other magical abilities.

>>34008218
There's still romance.

>>34008240
Romance doesn't require a retractable penis.

>>34008093
I'd go for prehensile hair or toughened bones
Regeneration and pheromones is also okay

>>34008240
Yes, and what does that have to do with wanting terrible mods?
I think you've lost sight of what the argument is about.

>>34008209
>>34008216
Also, seconding the retractable penis over Pheromones. Calming someone down is something we're already good at anyhow, and the really dangerous people won't be affected by it.

>>34008267
And they'd be affected by a retractable penis how?

>>34008278
I could think of ways how Seiryi could affect them with that, but that would have to be after having subdued them already, so its a bit pointless.

>>34008267
That's not an option, leave.

>>34008093
I veto the penis, extra limbs and pheromone, everything else is fine

>>34008262
Making a baby does. Don't you wanna marry Sofia and consummate, and don't you wanna marry everybody in our party and consummate? Those dream children Isla had were beautiful, no?

You decide to play To Build The Empire. You all sit around and read the rules, as well as the starting kingdoms.

In the game each of you takes control of a kingdom that used to exist where now the Drache Empire is – including the Kingdom of Drache.

“Bags the Empire!” declares Jal, laughing maniacally “Yer all gonna be under me boot cept Sireyi, who’s gonna be chained ter me battle standard!”

The Kingdom of Drache has the best overall abilities.

“Oooh Giants!” says Bokin, spotting the card titles “Giant Clans of the Ironback Mountains -Smash tiny people!” he exclaims enthusiastically.

“Hmm” says Sofia “Hanse isn’t in this game, but the human Kingdom of Leyful seems similar, I’ll take them.”

Gendric ponders his choices “Werewolf tribes of Henshir Forest for me” he declares “Regen means even if I lose the fight my units can roll to not die.”

Huh, well that leaves you with few choices.

>One of the remaining human kingdoms – with not much differences between them, solid all-round choice, like Sofia has picked.
>Plains Centaurs, fast attack and raids will win the day
>The Huroni Remnant, ancient magic is the way to go

Reading the rules it’s clear that the game is supposed to be played bloody and ruthless: sacking and burning cities gives you extra gold whilst sparing the population can result in rebellions and disrupted supply lines; breaking alliances is easy, and you get combat bonuses when attacking your own allies due to surprise.

So how will you play?

>Play the way it’s supposed to be played – crush them all! Betrayal is the order of the day!
>Play the way it should be – build alliances and trust, and don’t murder innocents
>Play it a different way (how?)

>>34008181
Hair strength (if all hair is used at once) is equal to the strength of one arm. Using fewer hairs results in a proportional decrease in strength.

>>34008305
No, it doesn't
Read the rulebin, newfag.

>>34008305
Seiryi doesn't need a penis to impregnate someone. She got divine fertility magic or that.

>>34008278
The retractable penis is for her own enjoyment, and for making babies with.

>>34008310
>The Huroni Remnant, ancient magic is the way to go
>Play the way it should be – build alliances and trust, and don’t murder innocents

>>34008310
>The Huroni Remnant, ancient magic is the way to go
>Play the way it should be – build alliances and trust, and don’t murder innocents
paladin and all that jazz

>>34008310
>The Huroni Remnant, ancient magic is the way to go
>Play the way it should be – build alliances and trust, and don’t murder innocents

>>34008314
Reading the rules is for yellow-bellies!

Aw, so Sireyi can't produce fertile sperm even if she got that alteration? How sad.

>>34008310
>The Huroni Remnant, ancient magic is the way to go
>Play the way it should be – build alliances and trust, and don’t murder innocents
Time to show of pally skills.
>>34008093
Counting up votes on mods for QM now.

>>34008371
You realize nobody was taking the vote seriously, right?
We were waiting for OP to call a vote, well, I was anyway.
I only participated in the discussion.

>>34008310
>Reading the rules
Sireyi confirmed for yellow-belly.

>>34008310

Strength of one arm is really good together with the longer hair. We can even use a weapon with that.

>>34008093
General II
Regeneration IIIII
Prehensile hair IIII
Toughened bones III
Pheromones II (veto -1)
Magical realm I (veto -1)
Extra limbs (veto -1)

this is not an actual summary of how voting would go, just a general analysis of what people want

Ok, roll 1d20+1 (Int) to see how well you do

>>34008410
I'd rather Sireyi not have to get weird, though, despite what bonuses that would mean casting aside.

Rolled 19 + 1

>>34008436

>>34008310
>Huronit Remnant
>Play it the way it should be

I too support the retractable penis idea, though it's a hard choice between that and the pheromones. Extra limbs just seem to get in the way, and hair is just plain bad.

>>34008390
>Thinking I don't know that
Just a general summary of what people like.

Rolled 14 + 1

>>34008436

>>34008441
Prehensile hair would look just like regular hair most of the time.
It's also *really* not the weirdest option here.

>>34008453
Too bad OP said that option is off the table at the beginning of last thread then, realmfag?

Rolled 17

>>34008436

Rolled 9 + 1

>>34008436

>>34008441
I can see the hair thing being fitting for her, and it would be very useful, no one would ever think of chaining our hair down if we get captured.

>>34008410
>>34008441
Oh, sorry, I thought you were talking about taking the prehensile hair.

>>34008453
I don't normally veto like vetoanon but i VETO this so fucking hard

Rolled 10 + 1

>>34008436

>>34008473
It is still possible to request that he puts it back on the table.

>>34008474
Be sure to include modifiers in the future, anon.

>>34008496
I veto your veto.

>>34008521
It shouldn't be, given that the only people who had opinions the last time the vote was taken either ignored that option or expressed their disdain for it.
Veto forever.

>>34008473

Eh, I will just try to vote for it, I wasn't here for the past few threads.

If it's really out of the question, then I will just vote for the pheromones and the thougher bones.

>>34008521
I swear you're that 5.8 faggot.
Fuck your magical realm hard.

>>34008423

Veto does nothing. Stop counting that shit.

>>34008548
What I don't get is *WHY*, why you want it at all?!

>>34008549
It's 5.66 you idiot!

>>34008521
I forgot, my bad
on another note, please stop wanting a lewd girl

>>34008576
Sofia said she'd marry us if we were a man, and we like her. Also, Isla's dream children were cute.

>>34008575
>he says its not a vote but a general analysis of what people want
>everyone still thinks its a vote

>>34008602
We're only lewd when we're forced to strip, or when we're happily married to someone.

>>34008576

Because I think it's fun, and would solve Sofia's problem quite easily. She wouldn't even need to marry to keep the nobles happy.

And I don't doubt that seduction will happen in the future. And I mean real seduction, not what the demon sister is doing. Also, angelic and paladin of joy perfection, a being of both genders capable of spreading joy to all, etc.

>>34008615
But we can impregnate Isla and Sofia without penis. We got divine magic that can give them our beatiful half-angel babies.

>>34008615
>Root of All Life: You can spend 10 Divine Energy to become pregnant with the offspring of any living organism. You do not need to engage in a sexual act with the organism in question, merely touch it
>>34008521
Why do you even want it?

>>34008615
Sofia doesn't care about gender anymore, and we can still have children that are biologically our's and Isla's without voting for such a *stupid* option.

>>34008637
>I think it's fun
Confirmed for chucklefuck.

>>34008637
We would still need to marry her before we impregnated her seeing as how we're a noble. Also, the queen goes off and has an illegitimate child? When has that ever been a good thing?

>>34008616

No, I know that. But the fact that you're voting for something else is already an indication of not wanting the rest. Counting 'veto' is just counting a double negative.

>>34008575
I specifically said its not a vote, its just showing the general opinion of what people want.
>>34008637
see
>>34008650

>>34008650
So her divine bloodline would carry over to the womb in our body?

The game starts fairly peacefully, everyone starts building up their kingdoms and armies, Sofia and Jal ally with each other, and so do you and Bokin.

Then Gendric makes the first move and attacks Drache, burning one of Jals cities to the ground.

Jal retaliates by attacking Gendric and Sofia with everything she has, 3 turns later she’s conquered their kingdoms but generously allowed them to run their own nations – subject to her veto.

You’re busy building up your tech tree and perfecting your magical knowledge, even as Bokin is building up the giants, despite their slow recruitment rate.

Then Empress Jallarial decides she wants Bokin as a palanquin-bearer and you as a bath-house slave,

Heavily outnumbered the Giants and the Huroni don’t go out without a fight, in fact you manage to complete the Huroni City-Slayer and level several of the cities of Drache before being dragged out of your palace and chained naked to the foot of the Empresses Throne.

Jal takes great pleasure is describing your eventual fate, in graphic detail. Clearly she’s put some thought into that.

With the game over you all go to bed.

In the Arena dressing room...

“This is gonna be a tough one” explains Knowles “Yer’ll be up against Team Nathrite – they’ve two good solid fighters with swords and shields, a sorcerer wot uses a spell that lets him fly – though arena rules sez he can’t go above head-height and an assassin what’s really good at stabbing people in the back.”

>4 vs 2? That’s unfair
>I’m not scared, bring on the fight
>Ask questions about your foes (what?)
>What tactics do you suggest, Gendric?
>Other

>>34008698
>Ask questions about your foes (what?)
How good are they in defending against magic ? Does the sorcerer usually deal with that or do they have shown some other measures ?

>>34008698
>Ask questions about your foes
Is the assassin bluffed by magical abilities?
Also how good are they (e.g. bronze or silver or novice)?
>>34008683
The veto anon said he's fine with everything besides the things he vetoed, He didn't vote AND veto (i.e. no double negative). All of this discussion is of course pointless until Pally allows an actual vote.

>>34008694
Yeah, the resultant child is biologically the offspring of Sireyi and the 'father', whoever that is.

>>34008744
It's better to discuss things before the vote, otherwise we never get the chance.

>>34008698
>Ask questions about your foes (what magic is the sorc allowed to use? Is it like us in not being able to use shit like disintegrate?)
>What tactics do you suggest, Gendric?

>>34008751
>It's better to discuss things before the vote, otherwise we never get the chance.
Which is why I started a discussion in the first place (since most people are here for once). Its just that EVERY FUCKING ONE seems to think its a vote of some kind and not a discussion.

>>34008662

Confirmed for minmaxing faggot.

>>34008698
>Ask questions about your foes (what race? all demon? are they slaves or nobles?)
>What tactics do you suggest, Gendric?

>>34008769
Saying that you were compiling the votes for OP probably didn't help with that misconception.

>>34008791
Yeah, pretty much.
It's to be expected from me, given who I am.

>>34008675

It's not like they care about legitimacy. The royal line is determined by the paladin powers, and the nobles just want a pregnant ruler in order to keep the island's magical defenses up.

>>34008803
i'm pretty sure he was just showing qm the general opinions since qm doesn't have time to read every single post
>>34008698
>What tactics do you suggest, Gendric?
>Buff spells power up (e.g. shining scales and speed)

>>34008733
"The sorcerer is good at dispelling magic" responds Knowles

>>34008744
"They're Bronze rank"

>>34008756
"Istant-kill spells are forbidden" says Knowles "But attack spells aren't."

"I think if we bypass their fighters and take out the sorcerer we can do it" says Gendric "We'll just have to make sure the assassin doesn't get behind either of us."

>>34008798
"They're all demon-blood" says Knowles "but not pure - 1/16th at best.

>>34008698
>What tactics do you suggest, Gendric?

>>34008837
Yeah, I know that, and you know that, but he explicitly said that he was compiling *votes* for the QM in >>34008371.
Nobody mistook it for him trying to take a vote before that post as far as I can see, so it can logically be concluded that this statement is the cause of their misconception about the nature of his poll.

With nothing else to ask you get ready for the fight, you cast your speed and shining scales spells. You walk out into a much larger arena, there’s over a thousand people here to watch the fight.

“Iiiinnnn this corner we can the dragon-blood Lady Victoria Saaaaaaamiii and the bounty hunter Geeendriiiiic!” yells the announcer.

“And in thiiis corner we have Teaam Naaathriiite!”

Across from you are four demon-bloods, two are heavily armoured with large shields and longswords, one is lightly armoured with two jewelled daggers, and one is wearing a long robe and carrying a staff.

Sireyi
>Halberd
>Spell (what?)
>Other

Who?
>Fighters
>Sorcerer
>Assassin

Gendric
>Swords
>Flame Blast
>Burning Shackles
>Other

Who?
>Fighters
>Sorcerer
>Assassin

Battlefield
2 Fighters (unwounded)
1 Assassin (unwounded)
1 Sorcerer (unwounded)

Meta: I'm loving the discussion on which mods to pick, and it is having an effect - I'm considering putting Custom (sex-related) stuff back in the vote even though it's unlikely to win.

To clear up a misconception: Yes, Ilveyen would allow you to trade a mod to another person, or sell it, if you wanted to.

Unofficial polls are fine, but a vote is only official when I call for it.

Almost forgot - Knowles tell you before you go that Sumn is betting heavily on Team Nathrite.

>>34009058
>Halberd
>Sorcerer
We have pretty high magic resistance.
>Flame Blast
>Assassin
Can't give him the chance to get behind one of us.

>>34009058
Sireyi
>Halberd+Spells
>Keep their attention
Gendric
>Swords
>Sorcerer

>>34009058
>>Halberd
>Sorcerer

>>Burning Shackles
>Assassin

Sireyi
Halberd vs Sorcerer

Gendric
Flame Blast vs Assassin (die rolled as tie-breaker)

Please roll 2d20

Rolled 20, 18 = 38

>>34009211

Rolled 11, 13 = 24

>>34009211

Rolled 11, 1 = 12

>>34009211

>>34009058
>Siyeri uses speed and an armor spell (before the fight proper starts if possible)
>Siyeri distracts the three muggles while Gendric takes the sorceror out.
Thanks to Siyeri's damage reduction, especially with the addition of one of her spells (Shining scale and that other spell, if she has bought it) she should not take much damage from normal opponents. With speed she might be fast enough to keep all three busy.

Kind of proud that most popular choices had been suggested by me.

>>34009108
>Ilveyen would allow you to trade a mod to another person, or sell it, if you wanted to.
That's interesting. Still, those upgrades

>>34009058
>spoilers

Based QM. I'm also liking the discussion, even if some posts angers/saddens me. Definetly beats yesterday's thread with only two participants.

Should have waited for me to leave work, dummy.

>>34009234
>Still, those upgrades
…are to useful to give away. At most I would consider giving Sofia a retractable dick so that she doesn't have to marry a dude as a lesbian (or is she bi? We should ask her at some point)

Sireyi rushes towards the sorcerer, as she does so he levels his staff at her, a burst of flame washes over her, dealing no harm...except her scales are a matt-black instead of all colours, and she’s moving at her normal speed, not her magically-enhanced one.

He then flies away at speed, though he’s still close enough that Sireyi delivers a solid hit with her halberd, injuring him before he escapes.

The Assassin tries to dodge Gendrics flame, but is partially caught by his attack.

The two fighters separate, one going after each of you, placing themselves between you and your intended targets.

Sireyi’s foe slams into her with his shield (HP 55/57), he hits pretty hard, if not for her enhanced strength, she would have been sent flying.

Gendric dances back from the shield rush, he’s not been hit, but he’s been backed away from the assassin.

Sireyi
>Halberd
>Spell (what?)
>Re-cast Speed
>Re-cast Shining Scales
>Other

Who?
>Fighters
>Sorcerer
>Assassin

Gendric
>Swords
>Flame Blast
>Burning Shackles
>Other

Who?
>Fighters
>Sorcerer
>Assassin

The sorcerer is flying low but is moving fast, you’ve little chance of catching him without increasing your speed.

The two fighters are marking Gendric and Sireyi – ignoring them and going after other targets will give them a free attack.

Battlefield
2 Fighters (unwounded)
1 Assassin (slightly wounded)
1 Sorcerer (badly wounded)

>>34009264

isn't she the one who needs to be pregnant, though? Formalities and it's her womb, makes more certain that the heir is hers.

If the heir comes form her belly, it will always be legitimate.

>>34009264
Sireyi likes men as well as women.

Rolled 20, 5 = 25

>>34009404
Since the whole point is a childe from her lineage will be recognized by the magic wards, thats not a issue.

>>34009404
Not really.
Paladin powers are part of her bloodline, so the child would be legitimate either way.

>>34009420
Nobody mentioned that, and she has no preference, which is different from liking both.

>>34009387
Sireyi
>attract attention
Gendric
>Burning shackle the mage

>>34009404
Well the only other option is giving it to Jal, and can you imagine what she would do with it?

>>34009387
>Re-cast Speed
>Halberd
>Sorcerer

>Burning Shackles
>Fighters(The one that blocks Seiryi.


>>34009420
We don't actually know anything of her preference do we ?

>>34009387
>Halberd
>Engage both fighters, tie them up enough that they can't attack Gendric without Sireyi getting an easy shot.

>Burning Shackles
>Assassin
Really don't want to let that guy get a backstab.

>>34009443
Yeah, she told us after Build the Empire.

>>34009264
>>34009420
Oh dang, thought you were talking about Sireyi instead of Sofia. My mistake!

>>34009387
>Gendric uses chains on the sorceror, Sireyi takes care of one of the fighters with either her halberd or a lightninf bolt if that doesn't count as divine.

>>34009387
>The sorcerer is flying low but is moving fast,
Dispell his flight. Preferably when he is speeding towards a wall.

>>34009420
I know. I was talking about Sofia. I know, same first letter and all that.

>>34009387
Sireyi
try and stop annoying fighters
Gendric
Burning shackles assassin

>>34009387
>Sireyi dispels the sorceror's flight as he's moving towards a wall, Gendric runs defense for Sireyi.

Sireyi dispells the sorcerers flight, as Gendric traps the assassin in shackles.

Roll 2d20 and vote for extra arcane energy used (first number Sireyi, 2nd Gendric) example:

4 and 2

I hope that once we win this battle, Sireyi and Gendric please the crowd by kissing in public.

Rolled 5, 4 = 9

>>34009638
Most of the votes wanted either Sireyi or Gendric to run interference, but okay.
8 AE.

Rolled 13, 5 = 18

>>34009638
10 and 10

Rolled 17, 14 = 31

>>34009638

Rolled 18, 10 = 28

>>34009638
10 and 10


>>34009655
No.

>>34009655
Sireyi is way too easily flustered to do that.
If Gendric kisses her they'd need to close the arena for a few days to clean up all the spaghetti.
He wouldn't do that, but it's a funny thought.

>>34009699
Considering that untul very recently he was a slaver and murderer and is just now trying to redeem himself of that. I'm gonna say that flusterdness is not the only reason why that would be not well recieved by her.

Gathering your powers you attempt to disrupt the sorcerers flight spell (AE 35/46), he falls to the ground but rolls with the impact and rises to his feet, unharmed.

As you do so the fighter marking you attacks, slicing in to you with his sword, carving a burning line of fire across your flesh, it is agonizing. His sword must be enchanted to cause pain (penalty to next action, HP 51/57)

The sorcerer chants a spell and a brilliant burst of energy flies towards Sireyi, impacting against her magical protections with no effect.

Gathering his powers, Gendric attempts to trap the assassin in burning chains (AE 14/25). His fiery shackles wrap around the assassin, trapping him.

The fighter watching Gendric attacks, slicing him with his sword, Gendric grunts in pain, that sword must also be enchanted (penalty to next action, HP 59/68).

You know the options, plus of course..

>Knock the assassin out with shackles

Battlefield
2 Fighters (unwounded)
1 Assassin (slightly wounded)
1 Sorcerer (badly wounded)

>>34009726
Anon, everyone born into this multiverse was born into it good, but the multiverse sometimes corrupts them with its pleasures and miseries, fortunes and misfortunes. It is important to put a stop to the evil people commit so that they may find that inner goodness once more. Gendric has sworn off slaving, and will only kill to protect the ones he cares about. We have helped him find the inner goodness we saw in him. With our knowledge of the goodness within his heart, I'd say he's a good potential partner, wouldn't you?

>>34009849
No, he really isn't, the slavery business aside.
Besides he is gonna stay in this world to show others the way he found, so its a moot point either way.

>>34009838
>Knock the assassin out with chains, Sireyi runs defense for Gendric.

>>34009838
I swear lots of people voted to keep the warriors busy but whatever.
Keep warriors busy so gendric can knock assassin out.

>>34009838
>Halberd
>Sorcerer

>Swords
>Knock the assassin out with shackles

>>34009838
Sireyi
>Try and be annoying to warriors so they can't attack gendric
Gendric
>Knock the assassin out with shackles

>>34009838
>Sireyi
>Occupy the warriors

>Gendric
>Knock out the assassin

>>34009849
He's becoming a good person, and he's a fairly good friend.
Nothing more.

>>34009963
He could become something more. It's possible.

Sireyi defends Gendric whilst Gendric knocks out the assassin, ok, please roll 1d20+3 for Gendric plus vote on extra energy used.

Sireyi need not roll - she gets a defence bonus instead.

Rolled 6 + 3

>>34010018

Rolled 18 + 3

>>34010018
All of his AE left

Rolled 4 + 3

>>34010018

8


>>34010016
Its possible, though I'm not in favor of it and I see no particular reason why. There isn't really anything appealing about him to Seiryi. It might still happen but eh.

Rolled 19 + 3

>>34010018

>>34010016
Well, they're both going to live for a few millenia; I suppose he'll at least have the time to try and win Sireyi's affections.
He hasn't really shown any interest in that kind of thing, though.

>>34010024
Forgot a number. 12.

>>34010059
Maybe if he was more of a scruffy-lookin' nephlim herder.

You engage both the fighters, covering Gendric.

The two fighters attack Sireyi, she keeps one at a distance with her halberd but the other slips through and scores a hit with his Longsword (HP 49/57), though it does little damage.

The sorcerer casts a different spell on Sireyi, to no effect, a ball of coloured light bursting before it hits her.

Gendric focuses on the chains binding the assassin, forcing them tighter (AE 3/25), the assassin passes out. The judge declares him out of the fight and arena slaves drag him from the battle.

You know the options

Battlefield
2 Fighters (unwounded)
1 Sorcerer (badly wounded)

>>34010118

>Halberd
>Sorcerer

>Fighters
>Distracting

>>34010118
>Sireyi
>Halberd
>Sorcerer

>Gendric
>Fighters
>Interference

>>34010118
Sireyi
>halberd
>fighters

Gendric
>swords
>sorc

Hey, is this Sireyi's Battle Theme?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIOeX8KU_KE

>>34010118
We are supposed to pretend that we are not as strong as we truly are. How about Sireyi let's herself be affected by the next magic that hits her? Or she goes after the sorcerer while Gendric pretends to struggle against the fighters.

>>34010118
warriors
warriors

>>34010214
This is the deciding fight.

Sireyi going for the sorcerer whilst Gendric distracts the fighters.

Please roll 1d20+9 for halberd

Rolled 14 + 9

>>34010299

Rolled 13 + 9

>>34010299

Rolled 9 + 9

>>34010299

Rolled 15 + 9

>>34010299

Rolled 7 + 9

>>34010299
Roll

>>34010214
Somin has a lot of money riding on our opponents, we already threw a couple of fights

Gendric covers your back, facing off against the two fighters. He manages to dodge or parry all of their attacks.

You rush towards the sorcerer as he desperately casts a spell. Before he finishes, you’re on him and your halberd cuts deep into his side, maybe too deep.

He falls to the ground, blood gushing from his mouth. The fight is stopped whilst the arena sorcerers rush over, slaves in tow. After casting several spells, and draining 4 slaves to exhaustion, the sorcerer is pronounced stable.

The judge considers things and then says to you “I can see you’re fighting with enhanced strength, be careful if your foe isn’t sufficiently protected. A kill will result in an automatic loss, continue.” The fight resumes.

You know the options

Battlefield
2 Fighters (unwounded)

Rolled 8 + 9

>>34010429
destroy them

>>34010429
>Sireyi
>Halberd
>Fighter A

>Gendric
>Swords
>Fighter B

>>34010429
>Fight them on their own turf with non-Arcane martial prowess for maximum honor.

>>34010429
>Focus on on fighter at a time.

Rolled 66

>>34010429

>Halberd
>Fighter

>Sword
>Fighter (the same one)

>>34010429
>Offer the fighters to give up. Unless they have an enormous trump up their sleeve they will lose.

Both ganging up on one fighter, roll 2d20 please

Rolled 18, 15 = 33

>>34010555