You're pretty sure that the bards don't do it on purpose anymore. Sad and dramatic moments were always described with rain and thunder, but with the light drizzle starting to set in you're beginning to wonder if the gods have a sense of humor and like to make miserable people more miserable. The rain isn't heavy enough to hamper your travel, just enough to be annoying.

Sena isn't doing well. Twice you've had to stop to take breaks while she rested. The first time her arm looked the same as it had before, but the second time her whole forearm from elbow to fingertips was purple, almost black. Since then she's been riding on Gil's back, though that slowed your pace a bit. You can see the village ahead of you, but it'll be dark by the time you get there. The bridge isn't that far away though, and you decide to regroup there and plan. Gil is the first to speak.

“I can't go back to the village after what happened. By now everyone has figured out I killed him.”

You nod a bit, moving a little further under the wooden roof. The bridge is covered, almost assuredly for this exact purpose. Either that or too many accidents involving slippery wooden planks after a rain.

“I'll take Sena in myself then. I won't know my way around town though.”

Gil gently lowers Sena to the ground. She's panting softly, the drawing the blanket tightly around herself.

“I'll make you a map then. It should be fine, right?”

>Ask Gil to follow from the shadows in case you need him
>The map will be fine, if Gil gets caught he's a dead man
>Other (write-in)

>>42192170

>A map will be fine. If Gil gets caught he's a dead man.

We should probably ask the town's equivalent to a medical professional if they've seen these zombie wolves before.

>>42192170
The map will be fine, if Gil gets caught he's a dead man

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“The map should be good enough. If I need you then I'll set off a signal or something. Maybe a giant burst of flame into the sky.”

Gil rolls his eyes and grabs the wineskin, heading down from the bridge to the river itself.

“I'll watch your pack for you, unless you wanna haul everything into the town with Sena as well.”

You crouch a bit and slip off your pack, opening it up to check the contents for anything you're going to need in town. The coins for sure, and you'll bring the sword for protection.

“I don't think I'll need all of it, no. I'll just grab one or two more things.”

Sena sits up slowly and gives you a weak smile.

“It'll stop soon, right...? The pain?”

You nod and pat Sena gently on the headas she moves behind you to climb onto your back.

“It'll stop soon enough.”

Gil returns with the filled wineskin and sets it by your pack, pulling some chalk from his pocket, as well as a flat piece of wood.

“You'll have to keep this dry if you can, but the directions are pretty simple. You'll want to look for a church. It's the big white building near the middle of town. A few doors to the left of it you'll find a shop with bottles in the window, and a sign advertising it as an alchemist's. That's the one you want. Kat is a total hack at most things and most of her elixirs don't work, but she knows more about diseases and poisons than the priests at the church. They won't help Sena until after morning service tomorrow, but Kat should see her through the night.”

You nod and rise to your feet. Time to play hero.

“See ya.”

Gil gives you a small wave and packs up your things, strapping on your pack and heading in the opposite direction.

“See you soon. I'll follow at a safe distance.”

-

What other items are you taking with you to town?

>>42192636

We should probably bring the blanket for Sena and some of the food so we don't have to pay for any in town as we wait for her to (hopefully) recover.

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You decide to take some food with you, as well as the blanket for Sena, and you head back out into the rain. It's getting worse, and by the time you reach the village it's pouring down hard. You're soaked, and so is Sena, and you have to shift her from your back to your arms to keep her out of the downpour. You're stopped by a stern looking man in leather armor, carrying a spear. He lots worn and tired and just as sick of this weather as you are.

“State your business. We've got a murderer on the loose and we're not letting anyone in or out without a valid reason while we catch them.”

>Write-in

>>42193141

"My friend got bitten by a rotting wolf, and now her arm's turning purple. She needs help."

>>42193141

>"I'm on my way to the church. This young girl was attacked by eerie wolves and she needs healing, NOW."

Schmooze roll

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Rolled 19 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>42193385

Rollan for Schmooze.

>>42193501
That pic is wonderful. Thank you for that.

Anyone else wanna take a spin? A 20 on the die will be a crit for this one.

Rolled 5 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>42193385
Fine, fine.

Rolled 14 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>42193864
Sure, why not

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You shift the blanket just enough to expose Sena's arm. The man takes a sudden step back, eyes widening.

“What in the world...?”

You cover Sena back up and adjust your hold on her.

“This girl was attacked by wolves not too far from here. I need to take her to the church right away so they can examine her. If I don't hurry she's going to die, and if the people at the church can cure her it's better that they figure out now before anyone else gets attacked.”

The man hesitates for a moment, before nodding.

“The church is on the main road, you can't miss it. It's all locked up right now, but you might be able to get some help for her if you knock at the back door. Sometimes they have an evening service, and some of the priests might be awake.”

With a nod you head into the village. It's a much nicer place than your home town, with buildings that are more than just simple shacks and crude cottages. There's plaster and cut timbers on display here, and many buildings even have a second story. Most of the buildings are dark or only have a few candles visible behind the shutters, so most of the people in town are probably asleep or close to it.

>Head for the church
>Look for Kat, the church might be a dead end for now
>Other (write-in)

>>42194046
>>Head for the church
Best shot we have right now.

>>42194046
>Look for Kat, the church might be a dead end for now

>>42194046
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVjiKRfKpPI

>>42194046
>Head for the church

We can wake up the alchemist once we drop Sena off.

>>42194046
>Head for the church

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You decide to head right for the church first. Who knows, if the guard was right then maybe you can get Sena some treatment tonight. You hurry down the road towards the white building in the center, before slowing to a halt. Every other building looks decently constructed, but this church looks immaculate. Someone took great care to make it look like a shining structure of pure light, and it sparkles in the rain. There's also a strange feeling in the air when you look at it, a sort of soft warmth. A moment later you find yourself at the front doors with no memory of taking the steps between. Odd.

You make your way to the back of the church and find it lit by two torches on either side. The doors at the front were a brilliant white, but this is sturdy oak with blackened metal bracers, and you don't feel the same pull as before. You knock firmly, but there's no immediate response.

>Listen at the door, maybe someone is on the way
>Listening is impolite, wait away from the door
>Head for the alchemist's, time is dead companions
>Other (write-in)

>>42194756
>Listen at the door, maybe someone is on the way
We need to know if we should wait or move on

>>42194756

>Listen at the door, maybe someone is on the way.

If we don't get anything in a minute or two, head to the alchemist.

>>42194756
>>Listen at the door, maybe someone is on the way

>>42194756
>Head for the alchemist's, time is dead companions

>>42194756
>Knock again, in case noone heard the first time.

Alright, make a Sleuth roll

Rolled 3 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>42195196

Let's drop some eaves.

Rolled 10 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>42195196

Rolled 6 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>42195196

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You press your ear to the door and listen as closely as you can. There's soft chanting beyond, like some sort of religious ceremony is going on, but that's all you can make out. You knock one last time but there's no response. Disheartened, you turn to walk away. Sena coughs a bit, and you stop short at the sound of the door being flung open.

A woman stands in the doorway wearing only a sheet and blushing like mad. She's pretty, and if she were clad in formal robes she'd look exactly like you'd expect a priestess of this church to look.

"Hello? Do either of you require assistance? I heard someone coughing out here."

>Tell her about Sena
>Ask about what the heck is going on inside
>Other (write-in)

>>42195548
>>Tell her about Sena
We can snoop around after we get our follower back into good health.

>>42195548
>Direct her to Sena

Wolves in the forest are poisoned and they bit my friend.

>>42195548
>Tell her about Sena

>>42195548
>Tell her about Sena
"My friend here was bitten by rotting wolves that bled black. We're in need of medical aid."

>>42195548
>Tell her about Sena

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"My friend was attacked by wolves on the road. They bled black and rotted to nothing when we killed them."

You show her Sena's arm and she gasps, eyes wide with fright, before hiding behind the door.

"We... we cannot help you until morning. Your friend suffers from the blight, and we cannot bring her into this place until the sun rises. Our temple worships the sun and moon, and at night we worship the moon and the darker aspects of the world. To bring her inside now would only kill her faster."

>What is the blight?
>Can you tell me what I can do for her in the mean time?
>Screw you, she needs help now and your ritual can wait
>Other (write-in)

>>42196249
>>What is the blight?
>>Can you tell me what I can do for her in the mean time?

>>42196249
Respect the ritual and ask if there is anyone the know who can help until sunrise.

Ask the name of their religion too.

>>42196249
>Other (write-in)

Note that we'll be back, and take off for the alchemist.

>>42196249
>What is the blight?
>Can you tell me what I can do for her in the mean time?
>Where's the alchemist?

>>42196249
>Can you tell me what I can do for her in the mean time?

>>42196249
>"USELESS!"
>Use firesinging to heal the arm, which you should have done all the way right when you started.

>>42196498
Sing up enough fire to make it a day.

It'll be a sign from their day god.

>>42196249

>What is the blight?
>Can you tell me what I can do for her in the mean time?

>>42196576
Yeah, burn the church!

>>42196774
...how about we just burn away the infection, instead?

Also
>Blight
Is this a Dragon Age quest?

>>42196774
Then we'll be labeled as arsonist and they'll pin Gil's murder on us.
>>42196820
We should go for reaver class.

>>42196498
>>42196576
>>42196774
Please no, we don't want to be labeled heretics until after Sena's healed

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You ask her what the blight is and how to help Sena, and the woman hesitates.

"The blight is the tool of foul necromancers. It poisons life, corrupts it and then drives the dead to imitate the living. The wolves that attacked you, they suffered from it as well. When the sickness passes, the sufferers feel strong and well, but then the hunger sets in, and they are lost for good. All you can do for now is tend to her and keep her comfortable. I'm sorry..."

She closes the door, and you hear the sound of a lock, and then a heavy chain. With nowhere else to go, you set out for the alchemist's shop. It's easy enough to find, though the rain continues to get worse. You can see a cloaked figure leaving the shop, which is completely dark.

>Call out, it might be Kat
>Run over to see for yourself first
>Other (write-in)

>>42196946
>Call out, it might be Kat

>>42196946
Sing enough to get a better look.

Fire humming?

>>42196946
>Call out, it might be Kat
No singing, yet.

>>42196946
>>Call out, it might be Kat

>>42196946
>>Call out, it might be Kat

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You call out, loud enough for the figure to hear, shifting Sena a little as you do so.

"Hey, are you Kat? I'm looking for the alchemist!"

The figure turns towards you and pulls back their hood back. It's a woman with some sort of hair ornament on top of her head. Hard to see it properly in the rain.

"Only Gil calls me that. Who are you?"

>Explain what happened to Sena
>Introduce yourself first so she knows you're safe
>Other (write-in)

>>42197537
>Explain what happened to Sena

>>42197537
I have Gil's sister and she has the blight. Please help.

>>42197537
>>42197615
Basically this

>>42197537
>Explain what happened to Sena

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"I have Sena with me. She has the blight and I need your help to save her."

Kat shakes her head and grins.

"God damn it Gil. Always leaving me to pick up your loose ends. Some boyfriend you are... Come with me."

She pulls out a small key and unlocks the shop, pushing open the door.

"Let's see how bad it is."

You follow her inside. The shop smells of musk and fruit, the shelves lined with bottles claiming to be all manner of potion and balm. Kat sets about lighting some candles and removes her cloak.

"I was on my way to church for an evening of worship, so I hope you understand when I say I want compensation."

She clears off a table and motions for you to set Sena down. In the dim light you can see the origin of her nickname. They're pinned down, but she has a set of catlike ears atop her head.

>Cat people can't be trusted, abandon ship
>What kind of compensation?
>Worry about the cost later, Sena needs this

>>42197918
>What kind of compensation?
I'll pay it but I need to know how much it is.

>>42197918
How common is the blight in this area? Is their a necromancer that needs to be killed?

>>42197918
>Worry about the cost later, Sena needs this

>>42197918
>How about i take care of the one causing the blights?

>Worry about the cost later, Sena needs this

already lost some time checking out the church.

>>42197918
>Worry about the cost later, Sena needs this

If she tries to get cute with this blank check, we'll just burn it. And her.

>>42197918
>Worry about the cost later, Sena needs this

>>42197918
>Worry about the cost later, Sena needs this

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You lay Sena down and Kat pulls the blanket off of her. Sena is sweating and shivering, and her whole arm has turned purple. Every few breaths she lets out a gasp or whimper, and Kat sighs a bit.

"She's pretty far gone already. In a few hours the blight will be all over her, and then it's over. Fortunately, I'm a genius."

She grabs some bottles from the shelves and pulls a few from behind the counter, along with a mortar and pestle, some flasks and a small metal stand.

"Well, what are you doing just standing around? You're my lab assistant tonight, so just do as I say and Sena will be fine."

>Play along and do what she says
>Orders? No. You said you'd save Sena, and I'm already paying you
>Other (write-in)

>>42198382
Let's learn us some alchemy.

>>42198382
>Play along and do what she says

>>42198382
>Play along and do what she says

>>42198382
>Play along and do what she says

>>42198382
>Play along and do what she says

Sleuth roll and a Smarts roll. Be sure to note what you're rolling for, we want three of each.

Rolled 3, 18 = 21 (2d20)

>>42198603
sleuth and smart

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>42198603
Smarts

Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>42198603
Sleuth

Rolled 11 (1d20)

Smarts

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>42198603
Sleuth

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Alchemy, you quickly learn, is bullshit. Not abhorently so, but it's much more akin to cooking than you expected. Twice Kat makes you do something, looks over your results and tells you it's close enough, and twice you get the sneaking suspicion that she's playing it completely by ear.

As the night wears on Kat occasionally gives Sena doses of the potions she pulled from the walls, each time mixing in some of what you've been working on.

"I don't sell finished potions to anyone unless I know it's worth my while, but a few ingredients will turn these into something useful."

Sena seems to at least stabilize, and you're learning quite a bit about mixing up brews from Kat bossing you around. Dawn is approaching soon though.

>Get some rest, you need to be awake at the church
>No rest for the wicked, keep watch on Sena
>Talk to Kat about something
>Other (write-in)

>>42199564
>No rest for the wicked, keep watch on Sena

>>42199564
Meditate and talk to dragon source.

>>42199564
>>No rest for the wicked, keep watch on Sena
>Mutter something about burning all necromancers to ashes when giant dragon.

>>42199564
>No rest for the wicked
Never leave a job half-finished. This is a matter of pride.

>>42199564
>>No rest for the wicked, keep watch on Sena
>Hey Kat, Know where Any Necromancer's might be? I'm going to kill them.

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You grab a chair and pull I over to the table, sitting close to Sena. Kat walks around the shop putting things away and humming, and you let her finish before you speak.

"Where would I find a necromancer?"

Kat snorts and smiles at you.

"If you're looking to learn, you're out of luck. Necromancy is punishable by death so any that remain are really good at hiding themselves, or have connections that keep them out of trouble. Why, itching for revenge?"

>Tell her you're going to beat up a necromancer
>Tell her you were just curious
>Other (write-in)

>>42200575
>Tell her you're going to beat up a necromancer
>They've hurt a companion and annoyed me.

>>42200575
I want a permanent solution to this blight problem.

>>42200598
Second.

>>42200589
seconding

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“One of them is responsible for this, and I'm going to keep beating them up until the problem goes away permanently.”

Kat laughs a bit and walks over to you.

“So join a church. The magic of the priests tends to work well against the undead and their masters. The king sends money to them all the time to have them deal with problem areas. Never seems to be enough though. You think you've snuffed them out but it just keeps popping up here and there.”

She picks up a vial and downs the contents.

“So, about payment. I could use someone to experiment on. I can't keep using myself, the last time I did it took me a week to get my thumbs back and reverse the rest. But I think we can work something out that's mutually beneficial there. What do you say?”

>Deal
>Nope nope nope
>Other (write-in)

>>42201431
>>Deal
But if you can't fix it, I am going to burn you.

>>42201431
>Deal

>>42201431
>Deal
But if you can't fix it, I am going to burn you.

>>42201431
Deal

Should let Kat know of our draconic blood. Very important for her to take into account.

Deal. Also, demonstrate fire song to let her know she better not screw us over on purpose

This is really a pretty good deal for her, a human to experiment on is one thing, but one with draconic blood? Probably a chance of a lifetime.

>>42201462
This.

>>42201750

Seconded

>>42201750
>>42202024

Thirded

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My apologies for the delay, I had to take care of something.

-

“Fine then. But before you get excited, I'm part dragon on my mother's side. So any crazy concoctions you make will need to take that into consideration.”

Kat's eyes light up when you say that, and you almost immediately regret mentioning your heritage.

“Oh? So you're saying that you've got dragon blood? Impure, sure, but I could do so much with that...”

You sigh and roll your eyes a bit.

“The deal is to play science project, not to play blood donor. If you want my blood then we'll have to work out a different deal.”

Kat nods a little bit and immediately pulls out a needle from behind the counter.

“Every sample you give me comes with a free lesson on alchemy, plus you get to sample whatever I make with it before anyone else gets a chance to.”

>Lesson one, start
>Maybe another time
>No deal
>Other (write-in)

>>42203300
>Lesson one, start

>>42203300
>Lesson one, start

>>42203300
Do we have enough time before day starts to learn anything?

>>42203300
"Only if you give us a place to sleep as well. Then you have a deal."
>Lesson one, start

>>42203419
If you accept the offer you have no idea just how long Kat intends to teach you for. She knows when you have to get going though.

>>42203300
>>Lesson one, start

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If you're going to get anywhere on your journey to become a dragon you'll need connections and power. Connections like Kat might help, but being able to rely on your own skills might be more important if you can't get in touch or can't cover the payment. And so you relent. You pull up your sleeve and present your wrist to Kat, who promptly takes a sample of your blood. She only takes a small amount, enough to fill her syringe, and then hurries over to the counter and gets to work, spouting all sorts of nonsense as she works. When you tell her you don't understand a thing, she just smiles at you.

“Well, you know how cooking works, right? You heat something and then it changes. You combine two things and you get something else. Alchemy is exactly like that. I could give you a recipe book and push you out the door, but that won't teach you alchemy. To be a good alchemist, you need to go beyond that. You need to get a feel for your ingredients, understand them, and be able to fill in the blanks on your own.”

By the time the sun is about to rise, Kat has talked your ear off about alchemy, from the fundamental principles to how to prepare different kinds of ingredients. Metals are powdered unless you need them to dissolve slowly, always slice your plants, never chop, and when grinding you want an even grind more than you want fine powder. All in all you think you retained most of it.

-

Alchemy increased to 1

-

>Take Sena to the church
>Ask Kat for the sample product
>Other (write-in)

>>42204089
>>Take Sena to the church
We can get the sample later

>>42204089
>Take Sena to the church

>>42204089
>>Take Sena to the church

>>42204089
Take Sena to church.
Find Sunny Jesus
I'll be back for that sample. Also we're gonna talk all about Gil.

Time to understand some theology.

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“I'm off to take Sena to the church.”

Kat nods a bit, busying herself with mixing up some kind of paste. It's bright red and seems to be glowing softly.

“Do what you've gotta do. I'll be here when you get back. Oh, and tell Fifi that I'll be there tonight for what she owes me. You interrupted me tonight, but tomorrow night I have a debt to settle with her.”

You scoop Sena up carefully and head outside, hugging the girl to your chest. With the sun rising over the village, you notice that almost no one is leaving their homes. Most of the people coming out onto the streets are coming from the front of the church, a multitude of the villages people emerging like drunks from a bar at closing time, some holding their heads, some cheering softly, and some quietly looking for a place to get themselves in order. Standing by the door, dressed as regally as you expected last night, is the priestess you met at the back door, all smiles and fond wishes to the congregation.

>Head for the front door
>Head for the back door
>Wade through the crowd and talk to the priestess
>Other (write-in)

>>42204583
>Backdoor

That seems to be for blight emergency.

>>42204583
>Head for the back door

>>42204583
>Head for the back door

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The back door seems like the safe bet, and you head around the church towards it. The building doesn't seem to glow the same way as it did last night. The light isn't so pale and brilliant. Now it just seems warm and comforting. The back entrance doesn't seem to have anyone coming or going, and you walk right up to knock. You're greeted with silence for a few moments, before a man dressed in similar robes to the priestess opens the door with a smile.

“Come in, come in! How can the Church of the Sun and Moon help you today?”

He doesn't wait for an answer, gently pulling you inside and ushering you inwards down the hall. The walls are polished wood and the floor is worked stone. Marble, maybe. But marble isn't so stark white, and it doesn't seem to glimmer with an inner energy as though it were alive.

“My friend was attacked by a wolf and she has the blight. I need someone to help her.”

The man nods, the kind of knowing nod that tells you that he knows exactly what the next step is.

“Well, my child, there is much we can do for her here. Did you want her cremated or entombed in the catacombs?”

He pauses and looks out a window, squinting a little and turning his amulet around, the moon symbol replaced with a golden sun.

“Sorry about that, I had nearly forgotten the time. We can heal her, certainly. All we ask in return is a donation. However much you are able to give is fine. Those who choose to donate more are entitled to certain privileges within the walls of the church.”

You don't think he's going to tell you how much qualifies you for what.

-

You have 3 Copper pieces (CP), 9 Silver pieces (SP), 5 Gold pieces (GP)
Donate how much?

>>42205178
1 Gold. Sena's life is worth much more, but we can't afford to give more. Really, we can't even give this amount, but it's symbolic...

>>42205178
...The FUCK? They're SELLING favors?

Okay, sure...

Memo to self- take over this fucking church. Somehow. Long term goal.

>>42205178
1 gold 5 silver.

Note to self, fuck the church.

>>42205178
A gold piece.

Ask if there are dragons in the sun and moon mythos.

1 gold

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You pull out a gold piece and hand it to the priest. He takes a moment to examine it, nodding slowly, before smiling cheerfully at you.

“For your donation, your friend will be attended to and you have free access to out pantries. In addition, Priestess Fiona will assist you in any fashion that you need for the duration of your stay.”

He pockets the coin and holds out his arms, reaching for Sena.

>Let him take Sena
>Walk Sena to where she needs to go
>Other (write-in)

>>42205657
>>Walk Sena to where she needs to go
I don't think that it is the time to leave her yet.

>>42205657
>Walk Sena to where she needs to go

>>42205657
Go with Sena.

Ask them about necromancer s.and dragons.

>>42205657
>Walk Sena to where she needs to go

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You don't make a move to offer Sena to him.

“Sorry, but I'll rest when Sena is where she needs to be.”

The priest nods and turns, walking off down the hall a little ways. He takes you to the main room, a brightly lit and colorful chamber with pews, an altar of the same bright white stone, and several priests and priestesses running around cleaning up. There are stains everywhere, and they're dutifully scrubbing the place down from top to bottom.

The priest heads for the altar and pats it gently, and two priests quickly scrub it, wipe it down and then dust it, laying out a fresh cloth over it. They bow to the priest and go back to their previous tasks, and he looks at you expectantly. You take that to mean that this is where Sena is going, and you lay her out on the altar delicately. The priest nods a little bit and smiles.

“This will take some time. Priestess Fiona will be here in a moment to take you to the library where you can wait for use to complete our rituals and heal your friend. It will take most of the day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to you upon your request for them.”

>Leave for the library
>Stay to watch the ritual
>Other (write-in)

>>42205970
>>Stay to watch the ritual

>>42205970
>Leave for the library

>>42205970
>Leave for the library

>>42205970
>Stay to watch the ritual

>>42205970

>Leave for the library

>>42205970
>Stay to watch the ritual

Tiebreaker vote?

>>42205970
>Leave for the library

>>42206230
Library!

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You decide to head for the library for now. If Sena is going to be out cold most of the day, you'll let them work for a bit and come back later. Besides, you don't know if you're even allowed to watch what's about to happen. The priestess from last night approaches you and smiles, bowing slightly and offering her hand.

“Right this way, please.”

>Accept the hand
>Follow behind her
>Other (write-in)

>>42205970
>Stay to watch the ritual

>>42206343
>Accept the hand

>>42206343
>>Accept the hand

>>42206343
>Follow behind her

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You accept the offered hand and follow Fiona as she leads you out of the main hall via a set of stairs, leading you down under the church to the basement. There's a series of doors along the hall you pass through, and there are muffled sounds behind each of them. She squeezes your hand each time, almost jumping from the noises.

Finally she leads you to another set of stairs, and below you there is nothing but darkness. Your next few steps feel like you're tumbling into nothingness, guided only by Fiona's hand, and then the world makes itself right again, and you find yourself in a black stone chamber lit by small silvery crystals in the walls and ceiling. The walls are lined with books from top to bottom, and in the center of the room are chairs, benches and a large bed-like structure covered in pillows.

“Welcome to our library. If you have need of anything at all just say the word.”

>Relax
>Study
>Talk to Fiona
>Other (write-in)

>>42206625
>Study

>>42206625
>>Study

Alright, and what will be the focus of your study? Give me one or two options, you have some time and none of the books actually have visible titles on the spines.

>Study

>>42206874
Dragons and necromancy

>>42206625
>Study
Try seeing if theres any books on our dragon ancestor from our dream or just dragons in general

>>42206625
I will study more advanced combat techniques.

>>42206625
Dragon history, and the history of this church.

>>42206874

Dragons

So, dragons are definitely a topic on the list. The other options being offered are necromancy, combat techniques and the church itself.

>>42207028
Combat techniques>The church itself>Necromancy

>>42207028
The Church

>>42207028
Church history probably ties into necromancy.

>>42206874
Lesbian Sex Techniques

The church it is then. Sleuth rolls! You'll need two, one for dragons and one for the church.

>>42207150
Maybe in the short story I'm writing.

Rolled 18, 19 = 37 (2d20)

>>42207176

Rolled 2, 18 = 20 (2d20)

>>42207176

Alrighty.

>>42207176

>>42207287
And i fail at rolling again.

Can someone explain to me how to do it again ?

>>42207313
It's in the sticky thread for the board:

How to roll dice: "dice+2d6" without the quotes in the email field rolls 2d6. "dice+5d42+23" rolls 5d42+23. "noko+dice+2d6" rolls 2d6 without showing the roll in the email field.

>>42207341
Thats what i did it wasnt working ill try again though

Rolled 11, 5 = 16 (2d20)

>>42207176

Rolled 10, 1 = 11 (2d20)

>>42207363
Opps

>>42207382
You could also take your name off

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You decide to start with researching dragons, and you ask Fiona to help you look for books on the subject. She grabs a ladder and starts pulling down every book on the subject that she can find. Books on dragon history, myths, everything you could ever want to know. And then she pulls down a giant tome entitled The History of the Known World, 2286 Edition. She hauls it over to you, visibly struggling with the weight, and sets it down on a chair next to your own. You spend the next few hours pouring over the books and come to a few conclusions.

The world moves in cycles. The world began under the control of monsters, and then mortals came and carved out their niche. Since then it's been ebbing and flowing back and forth between the peaceful and calm rule of the humans and other races, and the wild domain of countless types of fiends, angels, dragons and other powerful creatures. You have a few possible culprits for your ancestor after only a light reading of the world's history, and you're sure there are others as well if he's as old as he insinuated.

As far as solid facts on dragons beyond their involvement as major players in the cycles of the world you're coming up short. Very little is mentioned in the books that stands up as fact, with each book contradicted by the next. The only recurring themes are the things you know from fables and stories you heard growing up from your father, about how dragons flew, breathed different kinds of energy and were massive, almost unkillable creatures.

Your work on discovering the history of the church is a lot simpler, with Fiona reciting from memory the story of its founding and spread. You have no reason to believe any of the books would tell you differently considering where you are.

She tells you that the cycle of the world extends beyond who controls it, and is reflected in many aspects of the world. The church worships only one such cycle, the cycle of light and darkness, day and night, the sun and the moon. By day the church promotes all that encourages life to grow and blossom, nurturing all things pure and good. At night the church becomes a den for hedonism and delight, allowing people to express in a safe environment the urges that might otherwise harm them. She blushes when she tells you that part, and you suddenly know more than you needed to about why she was naked last night.

The magic of the priests also follows that cycle, infusing the holy sites with power relating to the time of day. During daylight hours the churches are places of healing and rest for those in need, with faithful worshipers giving their all to anyone who asks. And at night the healing magic turns to harm, rest becomes impossible, and the members of the faithful find themselves no longer needing to sleep through the night so that they have ample time to enjoy themselves.

The church spread quickly across the kingdom due partly to the positive ideals that it promoted during the day that gave it the facade it needed for other people to approve of the religion, but mostly due to the fact that the faithful could spend their days working hard and doing good deeds and their nights imbibing all manner of intoxicants and fucking each other senseless.

Fiona asks you if there's anything else you'd like to know.

>Write-in

>>42207688
Nice. How do dragons fit in their dogma?

>>42207768
I see what you did there.

>>42207968
Thank you.
It was in fact unintentional.

>>42208001
We ought to use it anyways

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You ask Fiona if the church has anything at all to do with dragons, or if they feature at all in any holy works. She nods and smiles cheerfully.

“Dragons embody the moon, as do all monsters, just as humans and other beings embody the sun. There are exceptions, of course, and lunar urges to be purged, but in the same way I'm sure there are good monsters out there in the world. All beings must seek balance and harmony, as it is the only way to truly master the self and be of use to the world. Even the lowest prostitute must work hard to be presentable and contribute to her society in some way, just as the fairest princess must keep from bottling up urges that, if left unchecked, could lead to mental imbalance that would put her kingdom in trouble.”

>Write-in

>>42208159
Ask how the church fights necromancy.

If still time we could look up close combat.

>>42208199
Our fire will probably do the trick...

>>42208159
>"I guess I should tell you that, by your churches doctrine, a nighttime part of your cycle might be coming. Soon. But it needn't be all bad, really."

>>42208238
Something kinda like this.

Make a Schmooze roll then.

Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>42208334

Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>42208334

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>42208334

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>42208334

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>42208334

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You snicker a bit when she says that and sit up.

“Is that so?”

Fiona nods slightly and tilts her head.

“Yes, it is. Why do you ask though?”

You slowly rise to your feet.

“The night is coming, Fiona. I am Kotijah the Firesinger, and I will become a dragon. I will embody the night to its fullest extent, if what you say is true. The cycle will continue, and the moon will rule the sky.”

By this point you're getting in her face a bit, speaking rather dramatically and having fun with it. It's kind of enjoyable to be so bombastic and out there, letting your pride shine through. After all, you deserve all that power and authority anyway, or you will one day. May as well let her know now that you're someone to keep an eye out for.

She doesn't seem to take it the way you intended though. She stammers and turns scarlet, backing away and looking around the room nervously. It reminds you vaguely of when those farm boys tried to hit on that merchant's daughter and she had no idea how to respond. Finally Fiona opens her mouth.

“I... Do you mean that... the world would become a place of hedonism...? Of violence and cruelty...? O-Or do you just mean that you will become the moon, and rule over the next cycle of night without destroying the light completely...?”

There's a note of hopefulness in her voice, but you're not sure which one she's hoping for.

>I will be the moon
>The world will fall to darkness and I will rule it all
>Other (write-in)

>>42208606
>>Other (write-in)

Lean back like nothing just happened. Engage shit eating grin.

"Iunno. Still figuring it out. Prolly won't be too horrible, regardless."

>>42208606
>Eh, maybe. Really, I just don't intend to become an absolute shithead. There's enough assholes out there already without me throwing my hat into the ring, ya know? I should really get a hat, what do you think would look spiffy on me?

>>42208606
The moon waxes and wanes, but the light is still there isn't it? I don't plan on destroying anything that doesn't give me cause to first. That being said the necromancers around here have annoyed me, a lot.

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“The moon has its own light, doesn't it? I haven't decided what sort of night I'm going to bring yet, but I don't intend for it to be truly dark. I'm not going to destroy everything, just the things that get in my way. Those who I call friends will have a place beside me. The only exception is necromancers, because one of them hurt my friend.”

Fiona nods and smiles, still bright red.

“Then... Then I'll help you if I can. You're human but you want to be a dragon... That... That's the perfect example of the ideals of our church! If you could accomplish that, you'd... you could be a herald for our faith! Teaching people to embrace hard work and diligence, but also intelligent indulgence!”

She seems to be getting quite worked up about this.

>Encourage her
>Diffuse the situation a bit
>Other (write-in)

-

Last post for the evening, heading to bed now. More will come tomorrow.

>>42208833
>Firesing a little for her
''It's not just a dream... It's a distant reality...''

>>42208833
>Diffuse the situation a bit
"Maybe later on, but for now...patience. Diligence. That kinda thing. Make it something to look out for. But you go preaching it while I'm still such a long ways off, and you'll only make yourselves look like fools. Not doin anyone much good then, aye?"

>>42208869
>This.

Ah to heck with it, one more. If you're going with the firesinging, make that Spirit roll.

Rolled 13 (1d20)

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>42208948

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>42208833
We do need to warn her to keep quiet about it for a bit, though.

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You nod a bit.

“I'll give you a sample of my power as proof of what will come in the future. But only so long as you swear to keep it quiet for now. It's the time of the sun, I can't just rise to the top by telling people to respect me. I have to earn it, right?”

Fiona nods vigorously, and you start to sing. It comes naturally to you, either because of practice or because of the place, but you don't feel any burning in your throat when the fire comes. It spills forth, surrounding Fiona, almost touching her, and she closes her eyes and stands very still with her hands together at her chest, almost as though she were praying. As the flames vanish, Fiona falls to her knees.

“I will carry your secret, Kotijah the Firesinger... If ever you have been of the Church of the Sun and Moon, I will happily oblige you to aid you on your journey. May your light shine from above to guide us ever forward, and your darkness swallow the land that we might lose ourselves in it.”

You're pretty sure you've started a one-woman cult with that display. This is either the best or worst possible outcome, and you can't quite make up your mind which. At least she isn't acting like you're trying to hit on her anymore.

>Check the time
>Study some more, this is a rare opportunity
>Other (write-in)

-

Bed for real this time.

>>42209162
We have our first fanatic.

I'm sure papa dragon is proud.

>>42209162
>>Check the time

Wonder how things are going with Sera.

>Study some more, this is a rare opportunity

Brawling or something, to make our claws effective

>>42209162
>Check the time

>>42209162
>>Check the time

>>42209162
>Study some more, this is a rare opportunity
This is surely the start of something wonderfull...

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You can't remember precisely how long you've been down here for, so you ask Fiona to check. She rises to her feet, smiling brightly.

"The sun has yet to reach its apex today. It's still morning, though it won't be for much longer. Perhaps an hour or two. Would you like me to check on the ritual? Perhaps get you some refreshments?"

Thinking about it now, you are a little hungry. It's also nice that Fiona trusts you to be alone in the library.

>Food time
>Check the ritual
>Both
>Other (write-in)

>>42213727
>Both
"Well, if you can do both, that'd be great"

>>42213727
>Both

>>42213727
>Both

>>42213727
>both

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Both sounds good to you, and you let her know. Fiona bows and heads for the stairs. The more you talk to her, the less those robes make sense on her. She'd be better suited to wearing a maid outfit or something, maybe with a religious necklace. Well, aside from the zealotry.

You turn your attention back to the books. You don't think you'll find much more on dragons currently, and you figured out enough about the church already. You decide to just grab some books and see what you get.

A quick walk around the room grabbing whatever tome catches your eye ends with you carting a stack of books back to your reading spot. You start reading the covers to discern the titles. "Dueling and You! Combat Laws Across The Land", "Martial Styles of the Savage Territories", "The NEW Big Book of Magic", "So You Want To Save Lives: Becoming A Healer", "Steal This Book! Steal Everything!", "Tom", "Surviving The Apocalypse and Lesser Hazards", "Everything You Wanted To Know About Carnal Sin But Were Forbidden To Ask", and "Romantic Ballads of the 17th Retterian Kingdom". Well, at least you have options. Probably only time for one before Fiona gets back.

>Pick a book

>>42214072
>"Martial Styles of the Savage Territories"

>>42214072
>"The NEW Big Book of Magic"
It could help us firesing better

>>42214072
Can we pick more later or is this a pick one upgrade thing and then we move on never to return?

>>42214072
Three way tie? Three way tie.
>"Dueling and You! Combat Laws Across The Land"

>>42214072
>Marital Styles of the Savage Territories

>>42214072
"Martial Styles of the Savage Territories"
What, no book of Hit?

>>42214219
The library won't burn to the ground when you leave it, but after you get Sena back people might want to head off to the next stop on your road trip. So it's up to you guys how we proceed. You also don't know how long you have before Sena is ready, so dealing with it one at a time makes more sense.

>>42214072
>"The NEW Big Book of Magic"

>>42214072
>"The NEW Big Book of Magic"
Spells might be usefull.

Tiebreaker vote between big book of magic and martial styles?

>>42214450
>Martial Styles of the Savage Territories

Guess we can read the magic book later.

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The book on martial techniques looks interesting, so you set the others aside for the moment and open it to take a look. The first section that catches your eye is about a fighting style used by the Bear clan of the Vhelin nation, using claws for striking and grasping. The techniques the book describes are mainly grabs, throws and ways to make use of superior grip strength. Before long you have the basic ideas worked out enough to be useful to you.

-

Brawling increased to 1
Grappling increased to 1

-

Fiona returns with a sandwich and a pint mug.

"They're finishing up the third canton, so they'll be done in an hour. Time to enjoy a good meal. Is there anything else you need?"

>Read another book
>Eat up
>Ask Fiona something
>Other (write-in)

>>42214529
>Eat up
>Ask Fiona something
Have you heard anything about undead animals in the woods?

>>42214529
>Eat up
>Ask Fiona something
How much have you heard about the undead animals in the woods? I'm interested in burning whatever necromancer caused my friend's pain.

How do you think the rest of the church would take knowing what I'm going to be? (Scope out how hard it'd be to turn this church into your personal cult)

>>42214529
>Eat up
>Read another book

>>42214584
Seconding.

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You accept the meal with a smile, and recline a little bit as you dig in. As you eat, you notice something odd. Not unpleasant, just odd. The more you eat, the more you realize how had been, and the more satisfying the sandwich becomes. It's the same with the drink, with the cool and refreshing fruit juice only becoming more refreshing the more you have.

"Do you know anything about necromancers near here? I want to find who hurt my friend."

Fiona perks up.

"There was a raid not to long ago. We sent some of our priests to help deal with a necromancer to the south. But he was killed a while ago. We're still cleaning up the mess..."

You nod and take a swig from the mug.

"And the church... How do you think they'll react to what I'm going to become?"

Fiona gives you a broad smile.

"Any devout follower would welcome you with open arms, I'm sure of it."

>Time to check on Sena
>More reading
>Ask something else
>Other (write-in)

>>42214807
>More reading
Should we specify what now orin a later vote?

>>42214807
>Time to check on Sena

>>42214807
>>Time to check on Sena
She drugged us.

>>42214807
>More reading
"The NEW Big Book of Magic"
It's been at most 15 minutes since she said that it was an hour left before tey were done.

>>42214807
>Time to check on Sena

>>42214807
>More reading

Tiebreaker?

>>42214943

>Time to check on Sena

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You finish up your meal and rise to your feet.

“I think it's time I head up to check on Sena. I want to be there when they get done.”

Fiona nods a little bit and offers her hand once more, and you take it so that she can lead you through the darkness ahead. You ascend the stairs and pass through the hallway lined with doors, which is silent now, and return to the main hall once again.

The priests are gathered around the altar and chanting. Sena is above the altar, hovering and surrounded by light, purple fluid dripping from the fingertips of her injured arm. It looks almost normal now, only a slight discoloration remaining, and you can see her scars have all but vanished as well. The priests all bring their song to an end with a sudden cheer and Sena's arm reverts to a healthy color all at once, her scars disappearing without a trace. She hovers back down to the altar, and she opens her eyes to find herself sitting on top of it, surrounded by strange men she doesn't know. You're not surprised at all when she screams.

>Run over and talk to her, she needs a familiar face in the crowd
>Call to her from across the room, they might not be finished yet
>Other (write-in)

>>42215123
>>Run over and talk to her, she needs a familiar face in the crowd

>>42215123
>Run over and talk to her, she needs a familiar face in the crowd

>>42215123
>Run over and talk to her, she needs a familiar face in the crowd

Strength roll

Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>42215256

Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>42215256
Is this how much we shove everyone out of the way?

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>42215256

>>42215305
It's more to see how much of a bitch we are compared to the priests.

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You run over to the altar, pushing past a few of the priests to get to Sena and smiling at her.

“Hey! Sena, it's alright! You're safe!”

Sena launches herself from the altar at you and you stumble back a bit, but you don't fall down. She's hugging you tightly, face buried against your chest.

“Can we get out of here...? The priests make me nervous...”

You pat her head gently and nod a little.

“Sure thing. Let's get you out of here.”

>Leave with Sena
>Get Sena out of here, Gil can look after her while we wrap up
>Other (write-in)

>>42215556
>>Get Sena out of here, Gil can look after her while we wrap up
At least she knows her

>>42215556
>Get Sena out of here, Gil can look after her while we wrap up

>>42215556
> Get Sena pi of here...

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You keep Sena close, ignoring the disappointed faces on the priests for now, and start heading for the door only for Fiona to step in front of you.

“Thank you for coming to visit us today, Kotijah. Please, consider this a token of my gratitude for sharing with me your stories during our talks.”

She kisses you on the cheek and smiles cheerfully.

“I will await your return to our church.”

You move around her and nod a little bit.

“I'm just getting Sena some fresh air, I'll be back in a bit, probably.”

Fiona turns bright red.

“O-Oh, I see. My mistake. I'm terribly sorry.”

Sena tugs your arm gently, and you resume your walk towards the doors. They open on their own, and you're greeted by the light of the midday sun.

>Go and see Kat, you have a debt to settle
>Take Sena to find Gil
>Tell Sena to find Gil and go back into the church for more studying
>Other (write-in)

>>42216061
>Take Sena to find Gil
Get that squared away first, then head back into town. It'll take an hour tops.

>>42216061
>Take Sena to find Gil

Sleuth roll, gotta find him first.

Rolled 3 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>42216541
Rolling

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>42216541
Wow, we didn't decide where to meet afterwards?

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>42216541

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You're glad that Gil's idea of watching from the shadows is literal. You find him not too far away, skulking in the shadows behind a crate. Sena runs over to him and hugs him tightly, and Gil returns the gesture, smiling softly before giving you a wary look.

"I was really hoping you wouldn't have to go to the church... Sena hates the priests there. The only one that doesn't scare her is this priestess there that I forget the name of."

>Ask Gil to watch Sena for a bit
>Tell Gil and Sena what you learned
>Leave town now
>Other (write-in)

>>42217211
>Ask Gil to watch Sena for a bit.
"Gotta settle a thing with Kat and one of the priestesses, feel free to wait outside of town for me. Won't be long. I hope."

>>42217211

>Ask Gil to watch Sena for a bit

>>42217211
>Ask Gil to watch Sena for a bit

>>42217267
Second. Also maybe mention Fiona by name.

>>42217211
>>Ask Gil to watch Sena for a bit

Are we a drake or are we a person?

>>42220057
Both?

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You look around briefly to make sure no eyes are upon you.

"I have some loose ends to tie up with Kat and a priestess named Fiona. I shouldn't take too long, but you should probably head out of town ahead of me."

Sena perks up a bit.

"Fiona... She's the nice one."

Gil nods a little.

"That's the one, the one Kat always visits. Well, I guess we'll see you later."

He turns and starts to walk down the alley, Sena following behind him and waving at you.

>Head to see Kat
>Head to see Fiona
>Other (write-in)

>>42220139
>>Head to see Kat

>>42220139
>Head to see Fiona
Preferably before she goes to the head priest there.

>>42220057
Kotijah is a human with the vaguest hint of draconic features. The most prominent is her claws, aside from those she is basically just a normal human. Well, that and the fire.

>>42220139
>Head to see Fiona
Should go there while it's still day, we don't know how long Kat will take.

>>42220184
Could you show a picture/describe the claws? Are they like longer fingernails? Do they change the shape of our hands?

>>42220139
>>Head to see Fiona
Do it before nightfall.

Think we can have the church enhance us with day or night based spells and summon up some power to make us more draconic?

Wings would be nice.

>>42220662
By what we currently know, they haven't indicated to know much about dragons, but it's posible it's in the more private part of the church.

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Seeing Fiona before night falls is the wise option, you decide. There's no telling what will happen if you get caught up in their night activities, and you don't feel as though getting drugged up and taken advantage of would be a good use of your time.

The doors are still open when you go inside. The priests seem to have scattered for the most part, save a few younger ones finishing the cleaning you saw earlier. Fiona is nowhere to be seen.

>Approach an acolyte and ask about Fiona
>Come back another time
>Look around a bit yourself
>Other (write-in)

>>42221242
>>Approach an acolyte and ask about Fiona

>>42221242
>Approach an acolyte and ask about Fiona

>>42221264
This. She couldn't have gone far, right?

>>42221242
>>Approach an acolyte and ask about Fiona

>>42220207
Like longer, harder fingernails that come to a point. They done alter the shape of your hand, and in a pinch you could file them down or clip them if needed.

>>42221242
>Approach an acolyte and ask about Fiona

>>42221242
>Approach an acolyte and ask about Fiona

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You approach the nearest acolyte, a young man who is directing two others on proper polishing techniques, and ask him about Fiona. He turns to you, looks you up and down in confusion for a moment, and then smiles politely.

“Priestess Fiona? She's currently downstairs for her punishment. She opened the door to assist someone last night during the revel which is against the rules. She's currently unavailable to receive visitors at the moment. If you need her for something I could get some paper for a note so that she can read it when she comes out.”

>Sneak down to see Fiona
>Go and see Kat
>Other (write-in)

>Go and see Kat

>>42222074
>Sneak down to see Fiona.
Thank you. I will return shortly.

>>42222074
>>Sneak down to see Fiona

>>42222074
>Other (write-in)
"Well thanks to that she might have a very powerfull friend in the future, just something to consider" Maybe reveal just a glint of the claws on our hands when we leave.

Alright, make that Sneak roll

Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>42222529
Dice lords hear my call

>>42222529

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>42222529

Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>42222529

>>42222648
Hope this is good enough.

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While you're not the sneakiest person in the world, you do manage to slip past the distracted acolytes to the stairs after parting ways with the one you spoke to, and you head downstairs towards the hallway you saw before. It's easy enough to find Fiona's cell. She's crying softly, and you can't see any light coming from her room. She's all alone in the darkness.

As you near the door you can make out what she's saying. It's a prayer to the sun and moon for guidance, spoken between her whimpers. She's desperate for the light to find her and steer her right so that when darkness falls again she won't become confused or lose her way.

>Write-in

>>42222966
>Write-in
Sing a small lingering flame through the bars and then move on.

>>42223102

Seconded

>>42222966
Recruitment opportunity!
Sing a (hopefully) small flame.
After some consideration I don't trust myself with dialogue this late at night. Ask if she wants to follow us and that we can keep her straight

Make a Spirit roll, and if you so choose, a Schmooze roll to help the situation.

Rolled 14, 6 = 20 (2d20)

>>42223232

Rolled 8, 12 = 20 (2d20)

>>42223232
Don't lose your waayyy...

Rolled 9, 14 = 23 (2d20)

>>42223232

>>42223238
>>42223270
Hey, that's 2 20's, goota count for something, right?

Rolled 1, 1 = 2 (2d20)

>>42223232

>>42223311
Wow.

>>42223311
Thank god you're late.

>>42223311
Thank you for being late.

>>42223311
Dear God...

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You sing softly and slowly, trying to conjure a small flame to let Fiona know she's not alone. She gasps and you can hear her pressing against the door, trying to get closer to the sound.

“Kotijah...? Are you there...?”

It stings your throat a bit but you manage it, a thin trickle of fire sliding under the door. You hear another gasp, and then quiet laughter.

“It tickles!”

You end your song and try to quiet her, but she continues to giggle for a few moments before she finally falls silent.

“Thank you, for coming to see me... And for being my light in the dark. Did they let you in to see me...? I don't understand... I thought I was supposed to be isolated right now.”

>They let me in
>I snuck past them
>Other (write-in)

>>42223544
>I snuck past them
Dragons go where they want.

>>42223544
>I snuck past them

>>42223544
>I snuck past them
Dragons go where they want.

>>42223544
>>I snuck past them

>>42223577
Also add that we said that we would be back.

Make a Schmooze roll, you're telling her that you might have broken the rules.

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>42223726

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>42223726

>>42223740
>>42223744
We win. The game loses. Period. The end.

>>42223740
>>42223744
Crit! I'm gonna finish my dinner off and then sit down to write this next part. I want to do it justice.

>>42223759
Glad to hear it. Hope she basically worships us now.