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It is morning. Due to the excitement of last night, you find yourself alone in bed. Ben slept near the door, wearing his armor with his father's sword nearby, in case anything should happen. Alex tended to Kaylessa with spells of healing and prayers of recovery while Merriam and Faye worked together to get things cleaned up. When it was all done, everyone was far too tired and slept in individual beds.

The first thing that crosses your mind when you awaken is a rather simple thought with a complex implication: 'Tonight is the night.'

You have agreed to attend a sabbath. The local hags invited you, as they apparently share an enemy with you: Mordrax. They will not be the only group in attendance, as apparently a number of dark practitioners will be involved, all to decide who shall rule as the next Witch Queen. Tonight, you are to head southwest of Francis' tower and find a circle of stones where you will meet the hags.

Closing your eyes again, you rub your head. You've already got something of a headache from these last two days and tonight isn't shaping up to be much better. But you'd best get ready -- in one way or another, you'll have to deal with these hags. They know who you are, and as the list of people who know the truth about you grows, the uneasier you get. Already bounty hunters, paladins and a chunk of the general populace are searching for you, so it would be in your best interest to confront them and get them on your side, or possibly eliminate them.

First thing's first, you'll have to determine if you'll be going there alone or not. Best to check on your companions and see what state they are in.

>Check on Kaylessa and Alex
>Check on Merriam and Faye
>Check on Ben
>Make plans to travel to Cutter Farm and pick up Brutus
>Other

>>1193103
>Check on Kaylessa and Alex

Kay was the one who was most severely injured.

>>1193103
>Check on Kaylessa and Alex

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Heading downstairs, you pop into Kaylessa's room to find Alex sitting next to his bed on a chair with a small tray of soup, likely prepared by Merriam. Alex is helping the elf to eat, though he doesn't exactly seem too out of it. The cleric looks up as you enter. "Good morning, Mary!" he says, as chipper as ever.

"Good morning. How are you, Kay?"

"Ugh." The elf's groan doesn't seem one of pain, more of annoyance. "My head is killing me."

"Not yet, it isn't! I saw to that," Alex beems him a smile and another spoonful of soup.

You move closer to inspect him and see that he still has a nasty bruise on his forehead. While the wound itself has closed, there is still some swelling. Alex takes notice of your inspection.

"The swelling will go down soon enough," he assures you. "With good food and good rest, Kay will be right as rain in no time!"

"You sure do know your craft," you reply with a smile. "Did Merriam help at all?"

"Only with the soup," Alex says, confirming your earlier guess. "It's very good. I recommend trying some!"

Kay looks up at you and offers a weak smile. "Popped up at the wrong time, I suppose."

"We all do, sometimes." You give him a kiss on the forehead, which has a noticable effect on Alex, who is temporarily distracted. He catches himself and continues feeding Kay, who is a bit too proud and stubborn for this kind of treatment, but not enough to refuse it. As they continue with some light conversation, you lean back up and think.

'Kaylessa makes for a fine travelling companion; he was with me during that barbarian fiasco. But he wasn't particularly fond of how it ended, and if I end of making some kind of deal with these hags he may very well object again. Of course, some light thralldom might change that... if I wanted to bring him along.'

>Go get breakfast
>See what Faye is up to
>Check in on Ben
>Talk to Kay or Alex in private
>Other

>>1193185
>Go get breakfast

>>1193185
>>Go get breakfast
>>See what Faye is up to

>>1193185
>See what Faye is up to
Here's a thought: we bring Elder Grey along as our envoy to this sabbath. If anyone knows her way around witch politics, it may be her. I don't want to go into this sabbath blind to what they're asking for.

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>Go get breakfast
>>See what Faye is up to

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You leave the two of them and walk down into the keep, past the still-snoring Ben near the front door, where Merriam is hard at work cooking stew over the fire. You approach her as she bends over to spoon some soup into a bowl before straightening up and seeing you. "Oh, Mary. Good morning." She seems oddly non-engaging, something you notice instantly as she avoids looking at you. She busies herself with her task, clearly making it seem like she cannot talk at the moment.

"Have you seen Faye?" you ask, probing her with a question unrelated to her current state.

"In the mirror room," she hastily replies, gathing a bucket of water to wash one of the bowls with. You cock a brow and walk away, wanting to check on your mirror twin first.

You step into the next room where you find Faye pouring over a book of hers full of strange symbols and runes. She looks up as you enter and gives you a sour look. "Hello."

"Are you in a bad mood as well? Did something happen that I am not aware of?"

"I don't know, but I'm in a bad mood because I haven't found anything useful yet! I summoned some small things yesterday, planar minions and things from other realms, but none of them were of any use at all! I wanted to learn more about the mirror dimension but the things I summoned were too weak."

"I can guess where this is going."

"I need to summon more powerful beings," Faye explains, confirming your guess. "If I hope to learn anything related to going home, I need to learn it from creatures who have actual power and knowledge that we can harness."

"I don't know if that is a good idea at this time."

"Come on!" She points to her face. "Does this look like the face of someone who makes mistakes? You can't criticize it, because it's your own!"

>Go ahead and try, but be careful.
>Hold off on summoning larger creatures for now.
>Wait until I learn some Conjuration, then I can help you.
>Faye, I want you to stop focusing on trying to get home for now. That will come later.
>Other

>>1193292
>Wait until I learn some Conjuration, then I can help you.
>Other
Besides, you and I have a dark sabbath to prepare for. It should be a welcome distraction.

>>1193292
>Wait until I learn some Conjuration, then I can help you.

>>1193292
>Other
Don't burn the mansion down, I'll come back from the Sabbath with someone who knows a bit more about plan travelling

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"I would rather you wait until I can help you," you tell her. "Perhaps when I learn some spells in the conjuring schools."

Faye closes her book and sighs. "I suppose so. Perhaps that new book of yours could help."

Your eyes flash upwards. "What new book?"

"That one you told me about."

You are silent for a moment. "I never told you about any book, Faye."

The white-haired girl is still for a moment, her brow furrowing lightly. "You didn't? Strange... I feel like you did."

"Well you know about it, and I didn't tell you. So how did you find out?"

"I don't know," she whispers. She brings a hand to her head. "Sirena... do you feel, I don't know, odd at all?"

"No, not quite. Why, do you?"

"I'm not sure on that either." She shakes her head, trying to clear her mind. "I think something strange is happening. I could remember you having the book, but if you never told me about it..."

Now you are curious. You know you never told her of the book, but here she is, talking about it. How could this be? Angello trickery? Some kind of divination on her part, perhaps unknowingly? Or is this due to you and she being mirror twins on the same plane of existence?

>Set the issue aside for now
>See what else she knows
>Change the subject
>Ask Faye to come with you tonight
>Leave Faye here tonight
>Other

>>1193422
>Set the issue aside
>Ask Faye to come along

>>1193422
We might be sharing thoughts since we're mirror twins and all.

Also I say we get our undead monster dude to come with us instead of Brutus.

>>1193422
>>Set the issue aside for now

>>1193422
I vote for leaving Faye here, she's going to be a source of problems.
>>1193435
Right, we should take our monstruosity

>>1193422
>Set the issue aside for now
>Ask Faye to come with you tonight

>>1193422
Also this.

> >Ask Faye to come with you tonight

>>1193422
>>Ask Faye to come with you tonight

>>1193422
>Set the issue aside for now
>Ask Faye to come with you tonight

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You decide to set the issue aside for now. "Tonight is the night we go to the hags," you tell Faye. She was with you when they first approached you in person. "If everything goes according to plan, we could get new power from them."

"Oh, that sounds like fun," Faye says, smiling more like her usual self. "When do we leave?"

"Get your things ready. I'll let you know when."

Faye nods and sets her book aside as you leave the room. You notice that Merriam is absent now and search the keep; she isn't on the bottom floor. You ascend the central winding staircase and find her in her room, folding clothes. You close the door behind yourself and she averts her eyes again. "Merriam," you say, approaching her from behind with a concerned voice. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing," she insists, folding up her clothes. "Just doing my chores."

You put a hand on her shoulder and gently coax her into turning around, but she still keeps her eyes off to the side. "Talk to me."

"I... I feel... guilty."

"Guilty? Why?"

Finally her gaze meets yours and you see conflict within those green pools you gave her. "I feel as though I've done a bad thing," she whispers. "T-tempting my brother into doing what we did." She brings a hand up to her mouth and closes her eyes.

"You don't have to feel guilty about something you enjoyed." You move her hand aside and tilt her head upwards. "And I know how much you enjoyed it."

"I know, gods I know, but I can't stop thinking about what my family would think if they found out. Brother and sister were not meant to, to kiss and to lie with each other," her voice cracks slightly. "The things I've done with Ben are... Oh, Mary, what would my father say if he saw his son bedding his daughter?" She hides her face again as you hold her close, gently running a hand through her hair.

"There, there..." you whisper.

"And I'm conflicted between my feelings for him and for you and, and for Kay," she admits.

"You like him?"

"I think he's cute," she nods. "But Ben is... I love him. He's my brother. And we... we... did those things. And there's you and Faye and... I'm so confused!"

It seems her sexually-charged adventures of late have taken something of a toll on the poor girl. 'I may have gone too far in a few places.'

>Try to get her calm and just talk things out
>Magical kiss her and control her
>Tell her to take things easy and slow down for a while
>Encourage more lewd behavior from her; it's a good thing
>Other

>>1193688
>Tell her to take things easy and slow down for a while

Take it nice and slow.

>>1193688
>>Try to get her calm and just talk things out
>>Magical kiss her and control her

Do the latter only if the former doesn't seem to be working

>Other

Free love man. Tell her we're participating in a free love commune

>>1193688
>Take it easy and slow down

>>1193688
>Try to get her calm and just talk things out
>Magical kiss her and control her

>>1193688
>Tell her to take things easy and slow down for a while.

> Slow doesn't mean stopping though. Remind her that she, her brother, and you all act out of love. What's wrong with love?

>>1193688
>Tell her to take things easy and slow down for a while
If she's having such a deal about it, that's fine. We can find others.

>>1193688
>Try to get her calm and just talk things out
>Tell her to take things easy and slow down for a while

You've only just now been introduced to this wonderful world of true freedom, it can seem overwhelming at first

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"Merriam, listen to me," you say to her in a calm tone. "I know things seem strange and confusing now, but in time you'll adjust. I recommend taking things slow for now, slow and easy. I'll give you the space you need to sort things out."

"Mary... S-Sirena, I'm just so confused," she repeats herself, small tears forming in her eyes.

"Shh-shh-shh, I know. I know." You hold her close to your chest and affectionately kiss the top of her head. "You're no longer a little girl, Merriam. You're an adult woman now, and that means not caring what others think about you. What matters is what you think of yourself. It's okay to be sexually active, even if some would label it deviant. You've only just now been introduced to this wonderful world of true freedom, and I can understand if you're overwhelmed by it."

She seems to be calming down; your words are having quite an effect on her. "I know it might seem scary or confusing, but if you just take things slowly for now, let yourself adjust to your new liberation, I promise you that you'll be just fine." You tilt her head back up. "You love me, don't you?"

"Of c-course I do..."

"Then trust me as much as you love me and you'll be fine. I love you, and I love your brother. You love each other. What's wrong with love?"

"Nothing," she whispers with a small sniffle. "Nothing's wrong with love."

"That's my girl. Now let's see a smile." When she gives you one, you give her an encouraging kiss and stand up to leave, allowing her to return to her chores. "Just remember what we talked about and you'll be just fine."

After closing the door, you sigh and lean back against it. 'Gods, manipulating these country folk is a constantly uphill battle. I need to start finding women to send to Vincent so that I can learn better spells and skip this process in the future. While I enjoy that Merriam and Ben willingly serve me, I shouldn't have to solve all of their emotional problems for them.'

You shake yourself loose and walk down the stairs.

>Prepare to leave with Faye
>Check in with Ben
>Speak with Kay
>Speak with Alex
>Other

>>1193989
>>Prepare to leave with Faye

>>1193989
>Check in with Ben
We don't need to leave for a little while.

>>1193989
>Check in with Ben

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Down near the front door, you find Ben, still snoring, clad in his armor with his sword in his lap. You gently rap upon his metal shoulder, the noise of which wakes him up. "Huh? What? Is something happening!?"

You giggle. "No, Ben. Calm down. The ogres are gone and it's morning."

He rubs his eyes. "Oh. Sorry, I just... was, you know, trying to keep the tower safe." He clears his throat. "So, I trust everyone is safe? I was on guard duty, you know, so everyone should be."

With a smile, you pat his shoulder again. "Yes, Ben. Everyone's safe, you big strong man you."

"Hey... I'm trying."

"I know you must feel a little bad about being taken by those ogres last night, but look at it this way: you saved Kay's life! Without you, he might have drowned."

"Yeah, I suppose you're right. Still, I... I want to be strong to protect you and Merriam. I care about you both more than anyone else in the world."

Your heart nearly skips a beat; to hear him say that is adorable! But it comes less from genuine affection and more from the thrill of having engineered this love in him. Stepping close, you lean up to kiss him, deeply returning his love.

"You're getting there. You know what they say, a kingdom isn't built in a day."

"Is Merriam up in her room?"

"Give her some space. She's dealing with a few things."

"Are you sure? I could go up and--"

You put a finger on his lips. "Just trust me. She needs some time. Let her come to you." You give his cheek a peck and slip out the front door. "I'll be going into town for business and I may not be back for a while. Watch the tower for me; you're in charge while I'm away. And keep practicing, hero!"

"I will!" he promises.

>Leave with Faye
>Take Xerro and the cart
>Head to the old village with Elder Grey
>Travel to Bridge Town
>Other

Last update for the night. We'll resume tomorrow!

>>1194242
>Leave with Faye
>Head to the old village with Elder Grey

>>1194242
>>Leave with Faye
>>Take Xerro and the cart
>>Head to the old village with Elder Grey

>>1194242
>Leave with Faye
>Take Xerro and the cart
>Head to the old village with Elder Grey

>>1194242
>Leave with Faye
>Head to the old village with Elder Grey

>>1194242
>>Leave with Faye
>>Take Xerro and the cart

Can we just get on with the sabbat?

>>1194242
>Leave with Faye
>Take Xerro and the cart
>Head to the old village with Elder Grey

>>1194242
>>Head to the old village with Elder Grey
Hags are spooky, we need to make sure our body is ready.
And remember the mantra: Don't make deals with devils.

>>1194314
>Can we just get on with the sabbat?

That's what this entire thread is planned to be around

We've got an entire week before I leave for war, it's all good

>>1194331
Sirena gets thrust into a war in one week?
How did we not hear any rumors or anything?
Should we build a moving castle?

>>1194242
> Get our undead Minion

>>1194242
Buy a cat to the elder gray

>>1196291
>Buying a cat for a blind hag that keeps undead cats

That would surely end well for the cat

>>1196398

Bring a dead cat then

>>1196398
It's a gift, we kill the father of 2 of our lovers, we will be alright to kill a cat

>>1196785
Just find a stray and give it to her.

>>1196785

Well not lovers my like sex people and we didnt kill there dad the zombie kinght did

>>1196918

Yeah, no, that was us actually, we had control of that Undead night

Anyway I am on my way home now so expect updates to resume shortly

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After gathering up your things, namely your spellbook, you meet Faye outside by the cart. Xerro, always ready to go, is busying himself with push-ups alongside the horse. Faye is somewhat sparing in her belongings, as she doesn't have much, but makes sure to grab your magical items which you and she quickly go over.

As you and she sit in the back of the cart, you tell Xerro to head to Bridge Town, where you plan to cross the river and then travel north to the village where Elder Grey and your friendly abomination Boris awaits.

>1d100s, please.

Rolled 67 (1d100)

>>1197015

Rolled 65 (1d100)

>>1197015

Rolled 37 (1d100)

>>1197015

Rolled 35 (1d100)

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Rolled 50 (1d100)

>>1197015

Rolled 70 (1d100)

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As you pass through Bridge Town, you hear some word about a crime that was committed last night. It is unrelated to the incident with the ogres, but ocurred at coincidentally roughly the same time. The drunken monk and the lizardman duo in jail managed to break out, but were quickly arrested when they both attempted to go to a local tavern instead of fleeing, under the pretense of not truly wanting to escape but rather to just get a better meal than what was served to them at the jail. After eating their fill, they were both kicked out of the tavern and quickly re-arrested, both drunk and with satisfied stomachs.

Is there anything else you would like to do while in Bridge Town today?

>See Old Man Grey
>Check in on the Brothel
>Visit with Uncle Jed
>Shop
>Other

>>1197080
>Visit with Uncle Jed

Hear how things are going.

>Other

Then head to Old Lady Grey

>Check in on the Brothel
Let's see how the girls are doing

>>1197080
>Check in on the Brothel

>>1197080
>Check in on the Brothel

>>1197080
Look for a cat

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It occurs to you that you have yet to drop in on Sanzir and tell her the good news about Uncle Jed's less restrictive policy you had him agree to when you took advantage of his suggestive state after Angello's sudden reappearance. After dropping off Faye in the markets, you quickly disguise yourself and find her. She isn't hard to locate, being as notable a dwarf as she is, and so you quickly find her and deliver your message.

"He is going to allow you to purchase a respectable chunk of property," you inform her, leaving out the details of how you managed to work this deal. "So long as everything runs smoothly, he won't interfere with your business."

"I can promise you it will," she says confidently. "I run a very tight ship!"

"I don't doubt that. And, of course, our deal will still be in effect."

"Off the books," she winks.

You nod and slip back away from her, content to allow her to handle the remaining details until you drop in next time. Now you return to Faye and the two of you head up north towards the old ruined village. The less-travelled path can still be traversed by the horse and cart, and Xerro whistles a merry tune (as well as he can, anyway, with his reptillian mouth) as he takes you towards your destination.

>Head straight to the village
>Drop by the Cutters and see how Brutus is doing
>Leave Faye behind temporarily while you speak with Elder Grey
>Check in on Boris
>Other

>>1197170
>Drop by the Cutters and see how Brutus is doing

>>1197173
This.

>>1197170
>Drop by the Cutters and see how Brutus is doing
I bet the fucker has cut down the whole forest by now. Be sure to teach the Cutters the process of reforestation.

>>1197170
>Drop by the Cutters and see how Brutus is doing

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Taking a brief detour from the side of the road, you leave Xerro to mind the cart as you and Faye approach the Cutter farm. There you discover Brutus hauling logs to the mill, three over one shoulder. The massive minotaur is working hard, more than making up for the absence of Ben, Jon and Jed. Family friend Jonah assists him, though cannot nearly keep up with the workload.

"Brutus!" you call out to get his attention. He pauses and offers a wave before setting down the logs near an impressive pile. He gives you a surprising smile, his beastial face twisting into a wide grin as you approach.

"Mary! Good to see you."

"You seem in high spirits, don't you?"

"The work is good. Feel stronger than ever! Much better than killing barbarians."

"I'm sure the barbarians would agree with you," you laugh. "Take care not to cut the whole forrest down, now."

Jonah wipes sweat from his brow as he walks over. "We've already filled Jed's quotas for this week and the next one. At this rate we could build a new house with all the logs we've been piling up."

Brutus appreciatively grabs his axe. "Work is good," he says enthusiastically. "Making me strong again. Gives me purpose."

"I'm glad you like it so much. It's good to see you enjoying something."

"Thanks to you," he bows his head. "You give me purpose again. Help me move on from losing my son."

'Your son who happens to be part of Boris,' you think to yourself.

>Leave him here for now, tell him to keep up the good work
>Tell Brutus to take things easy for a while, he's earned a break
>Bring Brutus with you
>Make a plan to torment Brutus with the visage of his dead son
>Other

>>1197210
>>Leave him here for now, tell him to keep up the good work

>>1197210
>>Leave him here for now, tell him to keep up the good work
>I'm serious about the Reforestation thing. You can never start too early.

>>1197210

>Leave him here for now, tell him to keep up the good work

>>1197210
>Leave him here for now, tell him to keep up the good work

>>1197210
>Leave him here for now, tell him to keep up the good work
but don't over do it.

>>1197210
Supporting >>1197225
as well

>>1197225

Seconding this, might keep some elves or dryads off their backs later on down the line

>>1197210
>>Leave him here for now, tell him to keep up the good work

Not much other use we have for him right now.

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You give the large minotaur a pat on the shoulder before encouraging him to keep up the good work, but to take heed to not damage too much of the woods. "The last thing you need is angry druids or some other fey folk coming to pay you back," you say with a smile. He promises to stick more closely to the quota and you and Faye ride on.

Further north, you approach the village containing Elder Grey. Faye has never met the old woman, though she has heard a few things from you on occasion.

>Bring Faye with you to speak to her
>Leave Faye outside the village
>Have Faye tend to Boris
>Keep Faye watching the cart; you'll bring Elder Grey back with you
>Other

>>1197314
>Leave Faye outside the village
You warn me if anyone's coming.

>>1197314
>>1197318
this

>>1197314
>Leave Faye outside the village
>Have Faye tend to Boris
make friends with Boris

>>1197314
>Bring Faye with you to speak to her

Maybe Elder Grey will have some advice or insight into our situation

>>1197314

>Bring Faye with you to speak to her

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"Stay here, Faye. Warn me if anyone is coming."

She pouts slightly and sits with her legs crossed. "Fine. Go on, then. Not like I wanted to meet her..."

"If all goes as planned, she'll be coming with us, so you'll have plenty of time to get to know her. In the meantime, just keep watch, okay?"

She remains with the cart, but is more fixated on her nails. Xerro instead provides the lookout. You proceed into the village and discover Elder Grey in her usual home, surrounded by her lovelies which affectionally nuzzle her even as bits of their flesh fall off. Boris is nowhere to be seen, but that is likely due to him patrolling the village or having taken refuge under the town tree where Brutus' undead son, which now comprises half of his being, was first encountered.

"Elder Grey," you greet her. "It is good to see you."

"Good to be seen! I can't quite say the same for you, though!" the blind woman cackles. "Soon the sabbath is upon us."

"So you know. The hags invited me. What can I expect?"

"Show me the necklace," she bids, and you take it out. She takes it and runs her hand over it. "Ahhh. So they granted you safe passage."

"Then it isn't a trap?"

"No, I think not. But they still want something out of you. This I know!"

"What might it be? It can't just be mutual hatred of my old master."

"We of the Blackfeather Coven have always sought young women to become future hags."

"A future I am not interested in."

She continues, "Your youth affords you certain advantages over the elderly. A witch with both beauty and youth can obtain great power when backed by a coven of hags."

"Is that what you think they want to do? Support me? But at what cost? Tell me what your old coven does."

"Your body," she replies. "They would seek to breed demons with your youthful body. And with magic like yours, your demonic spawn would be strong. You would be an attractive option for the demonic patrons the hags have ties with."

"Oh, lovely."

>Is that why you left?
>What is the benefit of this, exactly?
>I am not going to be some breeding factory for demonspawn.
>I want you to come with me tonight.
>Other

>>1197533
>>Is that why you left?
>>What is the benefit of this, exactly?
>>I want you to come with me tonight.

>>1197533
>Is that why you left?
>I am not going to be some breeding factory for demonspawn.
>I want you to come with me tonight.
I'll need a guide for tonight's events.

>>1197533
>>Is that why you left?
>>What is the benefit of this, exactly?
>>I am not going to be some breeding factory for demonspawn.
>>I want you to come with me tonight.

>>1197533
>What is the benefit of this, exactly?
>Is that why you left?
>I want you to come with me tonight.

>>1197533
>Is that why you left?
>What is the benefit of this, exactly?
>I want you to come with me tonight.
A sorta hag coach, if you will. Make sure there are no surprises.

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"So, is that why you left?"

"No. I left because I wanted a husband."

"That doesn't seem like it turned out too well."

"Well, it doesn't always, does it? But I still prefer my choice over what I would have become had I remained with them."

"So, they want some demon to knock me up. What is the benefit of this, exactly?"

"The same as having any child, I imagine. I had one once."

"With Old Man Grey?"

"Well, he was my only husband."

"Where is your child now?"

She looks away. "I wish I knew."

You purse your lips. "So, back on topic: why exactly do they want to breed demons? Or me with demons, specifically?"

"Not just any demons. The Blackfeathers have long held ties with a particular group, ones that feed on vengeance. The relationship is symbiotic; they seek vengeance, they draw power from the demons, and the demons feed on vengeful feelings. It's only natural that they would seek to use your body as host to a demon, likely their most powerful patron."

"I can't say I find the idea terribly appealing."

"Every hag that has remained in that coven has done it. I left, as I did not want to become one of them. When it happens, your body drains and you lose part of yourself. Hosting a demon means giving it part of your life essence, binding you not only to the group, but the demonspawn as well."

"Is that what tonight is to be about?"

"No. That would come later. Tonight, many envoys from groups, some from places all over the world, will be attending a secret meeting. Not merely hags, but dark druids, wicked elves, orc shamans, beasts from other realms entirely -- they will all be attending and aiming for one of their own to claim the title of Witch Queen."

Your brow furrows as you think for a moment, then you ask her, "Would you come with me?"

Her response is simple: "Yes."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Huh. Thought that might be harder."

"I have an old score to settle with my former coven," she replies, running her hand across the necklace. "And your protection extends to your guests. It is the perfect way for me to return without them immediately killing me."

>Tell me about these groups that we will be meeting.
>More on her history with the coven
>Do you think I could become the Witch Queen?
>Wait, tell me more of your child.
>Other

>>1197668
>Wait, tell me more of your child.

>>1197668
>More on her history with the coven
>Do you think I could become the Witch Queen?
>Wait, tell me more of your child.
If we're witch queen, do we have to be a demon breeder? or is that only if we become full members of the Coven?

>>1197668
>>Tell me about these groups that we will be meeting.
>>More on her history with the coven
>>Do you think I could become the Witch Queen?
>>Wait, tell me more of your child.

It's just all so good

>>1197668
>Tell me about these groups that we will be meeting.

>>1197668
>>Tell me about these groups that we will be meeting.
>>More on her history with the coven
>>Do you think I could become the Witch Queen?
>>Wait, tell me more of your child.

>>1197668
>>Tell me about these groups that we will be meeting.
>>More on her history with the coven
>>Do you think I could become the Witch Queen?

Hmm could we limit the demon spawn we sure if we have them at all?

Regardless this is a hell of a thing to attend to extend our dark contacts listed

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>>1197810

"I have a lot of questions. First, tell me more about your child."

"My daughter," she corrects you. "Her name is Livia. Or perhaps, WAS Livia. She may no longer be among the living. I know not."

"Was she like you, or her father?"

"She was... better. A gifted child. Far better than what he or I deserved to bring into this world."

"Gifted with magic?"

She nods. "Like you."

You are silent for a moment, and begin to realize that Elder Grey may have been helping you all along out of some kind of lost devotion to her long-gone daughter. "Do you think she may yet live?"

"I cannot say. She is gone, parted from us, and we parted from each other. She was a glue that held us together, and without her we broke apart. All I know is that she went south, far south... to the Alakaz Academy."

Your eyes widen. "Really? I studied there, but I knew no one named Livia. I admit, I wasn't there for very long, only two years."

"She would be older than you, child. Not by so much, but enough. I doubt you would have schooled with her." Elder Grey closes her milky eyes and shakes her head. "I know nothing more."

You decide to change the subject back. "Can you tell me more about your time with the hags?"

"I could, but I would rather wait until you see tonight."

"What can you tell me about the groups we may encounter?"

"Whoever decides to send envoys. Witch covens, diabolists, priests of darker gods, cults, demon-worshippers, planeswalkers, decaying ones, necromancers... a time like this is a gathering of many different practices, united in common goals but separated by ego, power and pacts. Many of these groups would be enemies at any other time, but under the black of the lightless moon, they meet and plot. Sometimes, knowledge is exchanged. Rituals are performed. Bonds are forged and broken. Business cards are exchanged. It is quite a time."

"And they will all be vying for the position of the Witch Queen?"

"A coveted position it is indeed."

"What of me? Could I become the Witch Queen?"

"Only if you are willing to do what absolutely must be done."

"And what is that?"

"Whatever it takes."

>I want to go, but I do not wish to be the Witch Queen.
>I want that title.
>What can I do to not join the hags?
>Do you plot to bring the hags down? If so, I'm in.
>Other

>>1197847
>What can I do to not join the hags?

>>1197847
>I want that title.

>>1197847
>Do you plot to bring the hags down?
not the last part

>>1197847
>What can I do to not join the hags?

>>1197847
>I want to go, but I do not wish to be the Witch Queen.
>What can I do to not join the hags?
>Other
I would have the hags contribute their power and efforts towards my ends.

>>1197847
>I want that title.
I mean, how could we resist?

>>1197847
>Other
What other groups would seek to have me join them, and could I use them to become Witch Queen?

I'd like to just point out two things

1. Witch queens are usually visions of young women of terrible unfathomable power
2. If we can get the backing of whatever patron the hags follow we'll likely be able to become queen without the Demon babies
3. Eldar grey likely has a third option which is probably murdering them or their most prominent member

We could always use Faye for the breeding.

>>1197847
>>What can I do to not join the hags?
>>Do you plot to bring the hags down?

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>>1198151
Very interesting proposition good sir.

>>1197847
>>I want that title.

>>1197847
>>I want that title.
>>What can I do to not join the hags?
>>Do you plot to bring the hags down? If so, I'm in.

>>1197847

>I want to go, but I do not wish to be the Witch Queen.

"I am not powerful enough even if I got the post I would just end as someone puppet. Maybe in a few years I might try but right now it would be stupid."

>What can I do to not join the hags?
>Do you plot to bring the hags down? If so, I'm in.

>>1197847

>I want to go, but I do not wish to be the Witch Queen.

>What can I do to not join the hags?
>Do you plot to bring the hags down? If so, I'm in

>>1198151
>>1198165
I can get behind that, she might even enjoy it...

>>1198182

Bad idea, since she is us she would never forgive us.

>>1198319

What part if "She is us" you don't get? What would we do to someone who used us like that uh?

>>1198334
>>1198330
If you're not willing to do "Whatever it takes" you're clearly not Witch Queen material.

To use an old maxim from the Tacita Imperium: "If you're not willing to shell your own position, you're not willing to win."

>>1198344

And why would she be happy letting us have all the glory? She is us, if we use her like that she will kill us or worse.

Not to mention that with our current power level being Witch Quern would just end being someone else puppet.

>What can I do to not join the hags?
>Do you plot to bring the hags down? If so, I'm in

Let's kill those damn hags since they sound as a very big obstacle in our road to power.

Demons? That's the idiot path to power.

>>1198355
>Not to mention that with our current power level being Witch Quern would just end being someone else puppet.

we'd amass power before bwecoming the witch queen obviously, its not like we'd be queen overnight, unless something extremly drasctic.

>Let's kill those damn hags since they sound as a very big obstacle in our road to power.
>Demons? That's the idiot path to power.

dont be so hasty with such a statment, caution is obviously needed but not errant disregard for a source of power

>>1198355
How on earth are they an obstacle for us?

They offer us power

>>1198439
They're an obstacle if they force us to jump through hoops for a power we can get by murdering them and taking it.

>>1198439
>>1197847
>>1198438

They offer to sell our soul to demons and be a baby factory for "some" power. Not to mention we would basically be their puppet. Did you listen to the blind witch story at all?

And the reunion is to decide who the Witch Queen will be TONIGHT. Hence why is stupid to want to be one right now. We lack allies, qualifications and we would end basically being a slave. Is almost more stupid than trying to turn our mirror clone into a baby demon factory because she is apparently developing mind reading when it comes to us (the book, she knew about it for some reason not to mention she thinks like us so by being corrupted by demons she would decide to get rid of us).

>I want to go, but I do not wish to be the Witch Queen.
>What can I do to not join the hags?
>Do you plot to bring the hags down? If so, I'm in

>>1198464
No one mentioned anything about selling away our soul

>>1198464
There was litreally no mention of selling souls, Im almost 100% certain that this is an Antichrist deal

>>1198540
>>1198523
There is mention of taking bits of the soul, so its essentially selling the soul in partitions.

It's just a soul. We can go get another one from a parallel universe or something. Aint no thang.

>>1197847
>I want that title.

>>1197847
>>I want that title.

>>1197847
>>I want that title, but in truth not just name I want it to be MY power, not to just be the front for someone else grabbing it.

>> If I'm too weak now, is there some way to prevent anyone else from grabbing it until I am ready?

>>1199161
You're asking a little too much. There's too much compromise in taking this title, in any case.

I am heading home now.

>>1198464
This

Making Faye a demon slut would be hot, but due to her innate bond with us, they could easily use her as a conduit to influence us, if she doesn't read our mind and betray us first.

We don't need to depend on others for power.
In fact the table seems to be flipped now.
The hags need OUR power, so they are trying to trick us with an appeal to our pride and greed in order to abuse our strength for their own gain.

>>1199239
Pretty sure preventing anyone else from grabbing it is good enough for now.

>>1199318
Want =/= need, Anon.

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You look up at her. "I want that title, and I want the power that comes with it, whatever it might be. Even if it is just influence. But I don't want to become a hag or join them, and seeing as how you have said you have a score to settle with them, I think we are alike in this. If you have some scheme against them you have been plotting, tell me. I wish to help."

Elder Grey smiles and brings a finger to her lips. "Shhh. You never knew who could be listening. When the time comes, you will know when I intend to bring about my vengeance upon the Blackfeathers."

"In the meantime, then, tell me what this Witch Queen title entails."

"The Witch Queen holds a great power within her. When she dies, another must claim it. This power gives her not only dominion of her realm, but the respect of those who wish to have held it themselves."

"What of this power, then? What is it?"

"That I do not truly know. What I do know is that it is linked to her realm."

"When you say realm, do you mean another plane of existence?"

"Yes. The very first Witch Queen created it long ago, for she was the greatest and most powerful witch of all, powerful enough to make her own world, a shadowy place that she filled with beings of malice, hatred and darkness. These beings served her, and have served every holder of her power since."

"So whomever holds the title, rules the realm, and from it draws power," you say as she nods. "But how is a successor chosen?"

"Everyone who desires it must earn the title in blood," she whispers. "In furious battle."

"So... a battle? A tournament? How is it organized?"

"All are taken to an ancient site and brought before a council. This impartial body judges who is and is not worthy, and when all who seek to claim the title have been found worthy, they are transported to the battleground. There, they must battle until only one remains... And come the next light of the moon, it shall shine upon a new Witch Queen."

>We should head to the circle of stones.
>If it is a battle, I am confident. I could use my cunning to win.
>Could I make allies with the other competitors?
>Are there any other additional rules? Outside assistance? Summons?
>Other

>>1199410
>Want = greed
ftfy

Its clearly a trap regardless of the semantics. While they would provide us with more power, they would also siphon it away/manipulate us for their own benefit.
Ultimately resulting in a net loss for us, because that's how these things always work.

>>1199532
>If it is a battle, I am confident. I could use my cunning to win.

>>1199532
>Are there any other additional rules? Outside assistance? Summons?

Would be an excellent thing to bring Boris to.

>>1199532
>I've seen many creatures that are much more powerful than myself. Not to mention how many I do not yet know of. Why did they select me as their candidate instead of trying for it themselves?

>>1199548
The hags want us because both of us want vengeance against Mordrax, and they believe Sirena is the one best able to take full advantage of the Witch Queen title and its power.

>>1199532
> Would me and a mirror clone count as the same person?

Oh yeah. Let's blend with Faye, one soul two bodies.

>>1199548
This and
>Are there any other additional rules? Outside assistance? Summons?

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"What further rules are there?"

"Once you are taken to the battleground, there are no rules, barring only one may survive."

"So we could summon help, or have allies?"

"Yes. I imagine some of them will. But in the end, only one may survive."

You pause and think for a moment. 'I wonder... Faye is me, technically. If I brought her in with me, could we both win and claim dual victory on the grounds of us being the same person?'

You look back up at the blind woman. "There is something else I have been considering. I've seen many creatures that are much more powerful than myself. Not to mention how many I do not yet know of. Why would they select me as their candidate instead of trying for it themselves?"

"Because they know they would lose," Elder Grey says with a smile. "That is YOUR bargaining position, dear. They have hit the limit on their power and now seek to gain more through you. By tying you to them, your success would be their success. Through you earning the title of the Witch Queen, their own power and influence would grow."

"I would rather have it without them leeching off of me like some parasite," you reply. "I don't mind servants, but they would make a servant of me even if I was queen!"

"They would."

"I hope your plan is good, then," you reply. "Because I'll handle getting the title. I want it, and I'll have it. Nothing has stopped me before and I am more than willing to do what needs to be done, whatever it may be, just like you said."

"Then we shall proceed," Elder Grey says. "Gather your things. We make for the Blackfeathers. I hope you have a cart or some other means, because gods know I am not walking!"

>Gather Boris
>Take her to Faye
>Leave Boris here
>Talk to Faye about the upcoming battle

>>1199836
>Gather Boris
>Take her to Faye

And talk with Faye about it

>>1199836
>Gather Boris
>Take her to Fay
>Talk to Faye about the upcoming battle

>>1199836
>Gather Boris
>Take her to Faye

>>1199836
>Gather Boris
>Take her to Fay
>Talk to Faye about the upcoming battle

So,,,we need some kind of strategy I guess. We hold the enemies of while Faye summons elemental support?

>>1199917

>So,,,we need some kind of strategy I guess. We hold the enemies of while Faye summons elemental support?
This is good, and more help, the elder Gray can help too, and maybe the Hags if the go with then

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You help Elder Grey outside, where you discover your loveable abomination, Boris. After bringing them both back to the cart, you inroduce them to Faye and Xerro, the latter of whom hides under the wagon upon seeing the monster.

"Faye, this is Elder Grey. Elder Grey, this is Faye, my... friend."

Faye winks. "Nice to meet you!"

"What similar voices you two have," she notes with some amusement.

"Right... This is Boris, my original minion."

"He looks sort of familiar..."

Elder Grey sniffs the air. "You two even smell similar."

As you help Elder Grey and Boris into the back of the cart (taking a moment to disguise him with an illusion, just in case) you explain to Faye what you have learned. Xerro keeps his eyes trained forward, not wanting to look back at the frightening abomination, even if it is currently disguised.

"So, we go to a big meeting, make some friends, and then kill them all and get power. I'm in! It sounds like fun! Do you think there will be a pub? Perhaps we can have a mixer prior to our murder!" She giddily claps her hands and bounces in place as the wagon travels across the uneven land, heading southwest.

"Be careful not to make too many friends there," Elder Grey warns. "Everyone there will be looking to take advantage of as many things as they can, yourselves included."

"There's nothing wrong with a little being taken advantage of from time to time," Faye says with a wink. When Elder Grey does nothing in reaction, Faye slaps herself, realizing the woman is actually blind.

"Just stick near me and don't do anything I wouldn't do," you tell her. "I'm SERIOUS about that last part, Faye."

"I know, I know."

>Drop by Francis' Tower on the way there
>Head straight to the circle of stones
>Talk more with Elder Grey
>Begin coming up with a plan with Faye
>Other

>>1200007
>Head straight to the circle of stones
>Begin coming up with a plan with Faye and Elder Grey

>>1200007
>Drop by Francis' tower on the way there
>Talk more with Elder Grey
>Begin coming up with a plan with Faye

>>1200007
>>Drop by Francis' Tower on the way there
We need as much info as we can on the Witch Queen

>>1200007
>"There's nothing wrong with a little being taken advantage of from time to time,"
See, she definitely has a masochist streak.

>>1200007
>>Drop by Francis' Tower on the way there

>>1200034
Ah, I didn't even think of that.
Although his antics could be awkward under the circumstances, he may have some useful advice since he lives nearby.
Or we could consult the Codex.

Maybe we can keep Faye hidden this time, then come back and properly introduce them after this is over.

>>1200007
>Drop by Francis' Tower on the way there
drop by, get some more background info, then move out.

>>1200007
>Talk more with Elder Grey
Find out about the general procedure of the meeting. Like, is there an opening ceremony? How do we bring forth our claim to the title of witch queen?
>Begin coming up with a plan with Faye
planning is key to victory

Nice almost-quints.

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Faye leans in. "So, what's the plan?"

"We'll come up with one. I'd like to drop by Francis first and see if we can learn anything additional. After all, we have plenty of time left in the day."

"Oooh, the pervy archmage, right? I haven't met him yet. I bet we could wrap him around our fingers tighter than a rubber band!"

"Don't underestimate him," you warn her. "I made that mistake. He's powerful. He has a copy of the Codex Arcana!"

Faye blinks a few times.

"You know, the Codex Arcana? Anything?"

"Nope."

"Well, what's the most powerful arcane tome where you come from?"

"The Compendium Arcanix, duh. Everyone knows that."

You shoot her a nasty look and roll your eyes. "The point is, he's not what he seems. Well, he IS what he seems, but he's also more than what he seems."

"Indeed," Elder Grey agrees. "Most in the region know him. Most try to actively avoid him."

"Well, I'm not most people," you say with a confident grin. "I've dealt with Francis twice now and profitted both times."

"Merriam told me otherwise," Faye whistles nonchalantly.

It isn't long before you spot his tower in the distance and point it out to Xerro. He turns the cart and begins to approach it, but the nearer you grow, the more apparent it is that something is wrong.

>1d100s, please.

Rolled 50 (1d100)

>>1200235

Rolled 63 (1d100)

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Rolled 43 (1d100)

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Rolled 83 (1d100)

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Rolled 5 (1d100)

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Rollin'

Rolled 2 (1d100)

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You begin to hear angry voices, a mob of them. Specifically a female mob of them. As your cart pulls forward, you see a surprisingly organize protest going on outside of his tower. There are women handing out torches and pitchforks and others making signs. Reading some of them nets results such as "Take Responsibility" "No Magic Perverts" and "Keep it in your Pants"

"Oh, by the gods, Francis. What have you done now?"

As they chant all manner of negative things, Francis pokes his head out of the tower to a chorus of 'Boos' and even less friendly words. He gives a big sigh, but then lights up when he sees you. "Mary!" he shouts, and the women look at you. "I didn't know you'd be dropping by today! Come on in!"

As you and Faye approach the door, the women throw nasty insults at you, calling you all manner of names from 'Streetwalker' to 'Magic Slut' to 'Wizard Butter Dump'

Strangely enough, more than enough of them seem jealous rather than outright angry. As you and Faye open the door and slip inside before they can start throwing things at you, Francis comes down the stairs.

"I see you've met my fanclub," he jokes. He's busy straightening his robes and hasn't noticed Faye yet.

>Francis, meet my twin.
>The hell are they doing here?
>Francis, are THEY all pregnant too?
>Yeah, great. Tell me about the Witch Queen.
>Secretly plot to feed these women to Vincent
>Other

>>1200456
>>Francis, are THEY all pregnant too?

>>1200456
>Francis, are THEY all pregnant too?
>Yeah, great. Tell me about the Witch Queen.

>>1200456
>Francis, meet my twin.
>Francis, are THEY all pregnant too?
>Yeah, great. Tell me about the Witch Queen.
>Secretly plot to feed these women to Vincent
We probably gonna see Vicent and the brothers there

>>1200456
>>1200530
Yea every choice seems to be very appropriate.

>>1200456
> Slap him. Hard.

You know he's done something to deserve it.

> Then put his hand on Fayes tit.

Tell him we have cosmic power in mind and aren't bothered by "being taken advantage of a little bit".

Double the confusion

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When he looks up, his jaw nearly drops off, just as his eyes nearly bulge out of his head. You smile and hold up your hands to indicate Faye. "Francis, meet my twin, Faye."

"Habbidi hummuna-hummunna what now?" he asks, doing a double take. "There are... TWO of you?!" The wide range of expressions he goes through in so short a period of time is exceptionally amusing. His eyes dart between you both, sizing you up -- breats, faces, hips, breasts, butts, lips, breats and all. They're a perfect match.

He falls upon his knees and clasps his hands together. "Oh, sweet merciful gods, I know not what I did to make this happen, but from this day forward I will never doubt you again."

"You actually had nothing to do with it."

"Oh, good," he says, popping back up and acting cool. "I never put much stock in those gods anyway. Sooo..." He slides between you both, putting an arm around each of your shoulders, "what can Francis Langley do for you two fine, fine, identically sexy ladies?"

You take his hand and twist his arm, forcing him down onto a knee. "Tut, tut! No hands on the merchandise yet, Francis."

"Oh, yes ma'am!" he says, enjoying the arm twist perhaps a bit too much. Faye puts a hand to her mouth and giggles. "You want in on this? I got something on the front you could twist."

You force him to turn around. "Talk, Francis. First thing's first: are those women outside angry at you like that gnome was? Are THEY pregnant, too?"

"No, no!" he assures you. "I would never! ...Well, with them, anyway. I think that's what they're mad about."

"What?"

"Well, you saw them! They're boring. I could never spread my wizardly goodness to them. I mean I dated them all, sure, but I dumped them by the second date."

"How charming," Faye rolls her eyes.

"They're just after my power! All the women are. Speaking of which, what power are you looking to get from me this time?" he asks, raising and lowering his eyebrows several times rapidly.

"Knowledge, actually. And yes, I know, 'Knowledge is power.' If you want your balls intact, you'll keep those kinds of comments to yourself."

He grins. "If you say so. So what do you want to know?"

"Tell me about the Witch Queen."

His expression instantly sours. "Oh, THAT bitch." He walks over to his chair and slumps down in it. "So, what? Is she back to mock me some more? Did she send you a twin to tease me? I swear, if I knew where she was, I'd kill her myself."

"Well, good news then? She's dead."

He pops back up. "Really?! Well that changes everything!"

>So you knew her?
>I want to become the new Witch Queen.
>What can you tell me about the local hags?
>Let him speak
>Other

>>1201091
>I want to become the new Witch Queen.

>>1201091
>Let him speak
to see if he cares to elaborate
then we can press for more with:
>So you knew her?
then btw
>I want to become the new Witch Queen
but
>What can you tell me about the local hags?
they want me to represent them for the title.

>>1201091
>>1201143
This

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Francis approaches a nearby wall of books and starts throwing them aside carelessly as he searches for something. "If she's dead, that means I don't owe her anything anymore. On a slightly less-important note, that means a new Witch Queen is going to have to be elected."

"Elected? I thought it was a battle."

"Isn't every election?" He pauses and looks at the book for a moment longer than usual only to confirm it isn't what he wants. He tosses it over his shoulder, nearly hitting you.

"So, I take it you didn't have a very good history with the Witch Queen?"

"There are few women who do," he says. "With me, I mean. Her less so. Or more so? Hard to tell, honestly."

"Well, I want to--"

"--To become the new Witch Queen, right. I already guessed that. Ah-hah!" He finds the book he is looking for and takes it off the shelf. He blows dust off of it. "I got this from a bargain bin on the seven-hundred and thirty-fifth level of the Abyss."

"Really?"

"Eh. Might've been the two-hundred and twenty-ninth. Those two are so damn similar." He hands the book to you and you look at its title.

"The Witch Queen Incunabulum, by Scyrocro the Fallen Scholar. You just had this lying around?"

"Yeah, I thought it might come in handy one day if I ever mustered up the motivation to take her out. It's yours, take it."

You flip through its pages. It appears to be lore related to the Witch Queen, the original one, as well as fairly detailed information on her successors and the groups who have long held ties to her and those who have failed to gain it, as well as information on the Witch Queen's powers.

"This could be useful," you note, turning to sit near the fire as you flip through it.

"Happy to help," he says as he ogles Faye.

>Study the book for a while
>Keep it with you but don't study it now; head out
>Ask Francis for more help in gaining the title
>Have Faye distract Francis while you look for something else
>Other

>>1201465
>Keep it with you but don't study it now; head out
well thanks, we'll read it on the way.

>>1201465
>Ask Francis for more help in gaining the title

>>1201091
>I want to become the new Witch Queen

> The Hags want me to become the new Queen as well, but I'd like to screw them over after they help me. They don't seem to want it for me just because I'm so sweet I deserve it.

> Why did you dislike her anyways?

> Is there any way to check if she really is dead? It seems kind of . . . Convenient, the timing. Did the Hags have a unique relationship with her?

Finally

> If I just wanted to make sure nobody else could claim the position while I get more powerful, is that possible?

I tell you guys, denying anyone else getting it is just as good as us getting it as someone else's puppet for the short term, and better in the long term.

Either we get enough power to take it on our own later, or other factions will have a weaker position since they'll want to break the deadlock before someone else does.

If we're too weak, than an empty seat waiting is better than a full one.

Third plan is supporting someone too weak to hold it for long. Probably the Hag's plan or the plan of anyone supporting us.

Unless we can use Faye to cheat. Maybe Francis can help us with that.

> Merge with Faye into one being with two bodies. Stick second body into bag of holding or something. Use as backup, we "die" in this body then transfer to Fayes, raise our body as an undead, transfer back and BAM! Budget Lich with Faye body as our Phylactry. Lich body dies, Faye body re-births us as a living Lich.

Okay that spun out of control.

>>1201491
Yeah it did.

>>1201465
>Ask Francis for more help in gaining the title

We know he can ask the Codex Arcana things. Like if we have a chance. Or what we might have to do to get the position.

>>1201465
>>1201503
> Use Codex Arcana to determine if the Witch Queen is really dead.

> Ask for suggestions on back-up plans to disrupt the selection if we can't find an acceptable way to win now.

I mean. We can say that we're willing to play these games with him and not hold a grudge, but we know he's actually a good source of information. That we even consider him kind of a friend. A Pervy, pain in the ass friend, but he's never really done us wrong and that's a surprisingly rare trait.

>>1201465
>Ask Francis for more help in gaining the title
>Study the book for a while

We can't stay too long. We have to get to the summit early.

>>1201465

>Have Faye distract Francis while you look for something else

>>1201465
>Have Faye distract Francis while you look for something else

I get the feeling he won't share everything he knows on a whim

Also we really should learn abortion spells soon

>>1201779
The ol' Fetus Deletus as the kids call it these days.

>>1201841

The procreation annihilation

Anyway I'm off to sleep

>>1201526
We could try cleaning him up. Feed him some advice about getting further with women by making some effort, while Faye smiles at him.
Enthralling would be dangerous, so we should avoid that, but he'd make an excellent Ally with a few modifications.

>>1202088
Dude showed us his serious mode once already. He intentionally does this act because he has COSMIC POWAH despite being only average himself and realizes it.

So he doesn't try to do big things beyond his ability despite his capacity to do so and plays games instead.

Remember when he let us view the Codex? Maybe he can do that again. Or Faye can try with us at the same time.

Updates will resume shortly.

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>>1201506
>>1201526
>>1201562

You run your hand along the cover of the book, then look up at him as he continues to eye Faye, who intentionally leans over his chair so as to give him a good view.

"Do you think you could help us more, Francis?"

"Hm? Oh, uh, maybe."

"Maybe what?"

"Maybe baby," he says, distracted by tits.

"Francis!"

He snaps back to you. "Hm? Sorry?"

"I'm asking you to help me become the new Witch Queen."

He scratches his thin neckbeard. "Hmm... I think that could be mutually beneficial. As the Witch Queen, you would come into a lot of power and influence that I could use."

"Rephrase that or explain yourself," you say flatly.

"I meant being as how we're such good friends," he elaborates. "We're friends, aren't we?"

You hook him with a sultry smile. "I think we have a relationship that goes beyond mere friendship. Don't you?"

"Oh, I agree," he readily says. "And I think it would be neat to have a Witch Queen in my life who doesn't want to kill me. So I assume, anyway. But if I'm going to help you, I have two terms: one, you don't betray my trust and confidence. And two, no one else can know that I'm helping you. The last thing I need is a bunch of angry spellcasting women mad at me, gods know I have ENOUGH of those already."

"No one will know about our connection."

"Oh, and three, can I see those?" he points at Faye.

With a readiness that surprises even you, she reaches up and pulls her shirt down. Francis slide further down his chair and gasps, utterly entranced by the viasage of such perfect breasts.

"Anything you need," he stammers.

Faye winks at you and slides her shirt back up.

>Let me look at the Codex Arcana
>Give me an item of great value
>Transform into an animal and accompany me
>Show him yours, too; quadruple breasts should overwhelm him
>Other

>>1203305
>Let me look at the Codex Arcana
>Give me an item of great value

And if he is up for it

>Transform into an animal and accompany me

>>1203305
>>Let me look at the Codex Arcana
>Transform into an animal and accompany me
And if he seems to need further convincing.
>Show him yours, too; quadruple breasts should overwhelm him

>>1203305
>Let me look at the Codex Arcana
>Give me an item of great value

>>1203305
>>Let me look at the Codex Arcana
>>Give me an item of great value
>>Show him yours, too; quadruple breasts should overwhelm him

>>1203305
>Let me look at the Codex Arcana
>Transform into an animal and accompany me
>Show him yours, too; quadruple breasts should overwhelm him

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>>1203315
>>1203361
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>>1203396

"Perhaps a look at the Codex Arcana?"

His face changes. "Well, that's..."

"Or, an item of great value or power?"

He scratches his chin. "Hm..."

"Perhaps you could accompany us in the form of an animal?"

"I don't know about that..."

You stand up alongside Faye and nod at her. You both reach up and tear down your shirts, exposing four perfect and perfectly identical mammories for his eyes to feast upon. His eyes which, upon seeing such a sight, roll upwards as he slumps back into his chair, nearly passing out.

"I thought I had been to heaven already," he whispers. He snaps back up as you and she cover your chests again. "Wait wait wait!" He holds up his hands in a groping manner. "May I?"

You roll your eyes and pull your shirt back down, as does Faye. His eyes go wide as his hands reach forward...

Whereupon you and Faye both snap and grab them! He looks up at you pleadingly. "Huh?"

"Only if you help us win," you say with a smile. "Then we can talk about touching."

"And more," Faye winks.

His fingers twitch slightly; so close to being buried in those amazing-looking globes of flesh...

"GAH! ALRIGHT ALREADY, ENOUGH WITH THE TORTURE! All three! All three!"

He falls back as you and Faye cover up, giving each other a wink. Francis seems as though in great pain or carrying a great burden; not to mention the aching tent in his robes.

"Deal, Francis. Firstly..."

>Look in the book
>Get a powerful item
>Figure out a battle plan
>Bring in Elder Grey
>Other

>>1203474
>Look in the book
no use holding a powerful item if we just melt our brain

>>1203474
>Bring in Elder Grey
>Look in the book

>>1203474
>>Figure out a battle plan
>>Bring in Elder Grey

>>1203474
>Look in the book

Knowledge is power n'shit

>>1203474
>>Look in the book

>>1203474
>Bring in Elder Grey
We need a plan.

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>>1203484
>>1203497
>>1203591
>>1203593

"I'd like a look at the Codex Arcana."

"It's upstairs," he says, clearly not all here at the moment. You take Faye by the hand and lead her upstairs to his desk. There you find the book, just as you remembered it.

"He just leaves this thing unguarded?" she asks. "Anyone could sneak in here and take it."

"I very much doubt that," you reply, running your hand along its spine. "Don't be fooled by his perverse nature. I'm serious."

"If you say so," she shrugs.

"I have glimpsed into this tome only once before, and it nearly killed me," you explain to her. "We must be careful."

"Then let's do it together!" Faye says with a smile, holding your hand tightly. "After all, if you did it once, then surely we both can do it now."

You smile and kiss her shoulder as you both take the book into your laps. Somewhere down below, you hear Francis let out a cry. With her hand over yours, you both open the book.

>As we have already glimpsed into the Codex, we may do so again without harm, but only because time has passed.

>So, we shall now vote on a special power: this is unlike the milestones, and more of a once-in-a-while boost that we can take advantage of.

>Due to the shifting nature of the Codex, the options will never be the same twice, unlike the milestones, but there may be other ways to acheive those that we do not select.

>For now, only one may be selected.

>Due to the context of opening the book with Faye, all powers will relate to her.

Choose:

>Gain the power to fuse with Faye into one person for no more than an hour, sharing all spells and knowledge
>Gain the power to share thoughts, memories and feelings with Faye, even from a great distance away
>Gain the power to teleport to her location and her to yours, instantly, across any distance but not across planes
>Gain an exceptionally powerful spell that takes the both of you to cast; you know half and so does she
>Gain the power to duplicate yourselves, making two of you and two of her, that can fight; only lasts a short time

>>1203732
>Gain the power to teleport to her location and her to yours, instantly, across any distance but not across planes

This just seems so useful. Like we can split up and do shit and then poof to each other.

But then again, FUCK

no, never mind shit.

>Gain an exceptionally powerful spell that takes the both of you to cast; you know half and so does she

We need to win that fucking Witch brawl and this is the best "attack" method to do just that.

>>1203732
>>Gain the power to fuse with Faye into one person for no more than an hour, sharing all spells and knowledge

>>1203732
>Gain the power to teleport to her location and her to yours, instantly, across any distance but not across planes

>>1203732
>>Gain the power to teleport to her location and her to yours, instantly, across any distance but not across planes

The amount of utility that this has....

>>1203732
>Gain an exceptionally powerful spell that takes the both of you to cast; you know half and so does she

>>1203732
>Gain the power to fuse with Faye into one person for no more than an hour, sharing all spells and knowledge
so if we take it, can we always do it, or does the ability go away after a while?

>>1203762
>so if we take it, can we always do it, or does the ability go away after a while?

This power (all of the choices above) will be permanent and is linked with our mirror twin; if one goes, the power goes.

You guys do realize that fusing would become useless, simply by teaching each other our spells?

Perhaps wee should pick something that can always be useful?

>>1203732
>Gain the power to share thoughts, memories and feelings with Faye, even from a great distance away
It's effectively free telepathy with Faye, which allows us to freely coordinate with each other without trouble. While fusing seems good, it's going to lose its value over time, as we already have plans to fully share our spells between each other.

>>1203732
>>Gain the power to teleport to her location and her to yours, instantly, across any distance but not across planes

Aight guys, listen up.


>Gain the power to fuse with Faye into one person for no more than an hour, sharing all spells and knowledge

Not that useful. We're sharing spells and knowledge anyway so fusing just limits our capabilities as two separate beings, unless there is some weird "SUPER FUSION" power up we get which I don't believe we do.


>Gain the power to share thoughts, memories and feelings with Faye, even from a great distance away

Telepathy spells are out there. This isn't that unique. We can replicate it.


>Gain the power to teleport to her location and her to yours, instantly, across any distance but not across planes

Teleport spells are out there. This isn't that unique. We can replicate it.

>Gain an exceptionally powerful spell that takes the both of you to cast; you know half and so does she

Actually genuine and unique choice. Don't think there's anything like it other than esoteric magic rituals.

>Gain the power to duplicate yourselves, making two of you and two of her, that can fight; only lasts a short time

Duplication spells are out there. This isn't that unique. We can replicate it.

So, I think we should choose

>Gain an exceptionally powerful spell that takes the both of you to cast; you know half and so does she

Because we're about to go into a witch's brawl with Faye and we could really use a "kill fuckers dead spell"

>>1203732
>Gain an exceptionally powerful spell that takes the both of you to cast; you know half and so does she

Subtetly is useful, but we already have that in ample supply. I think it is time we got a sledgehammer.

>>1203817
Yeah, but if they just insist aye is a different person than becoming witch queen would be difficult since its last man standing. Being one person probably shares our reserves of mana and actually makes us one person to loophole that problem.

>>1203817
>>Gain the power to fuse with Faye into one person for no more than an hour, sharing all spells and knowledge
Potentially this could be useful if we're going into a thunderdome for the Witch Queen test. But it does need a sufficient power boost to make it worth while.

>>1203845
That is an interesting consideration, but i think we can exploit the loophole of us being the same person without fusing.

Remember, you're allowed to bring back up to the witch queen duel so it isn't a strict "everyone other than you HAS to die" thing.

>>1203851
>>1203855
There's no mention of a raw power boost.

>>1203732
>>Gain the power to teleport to her location and her to yours, instantly, across any distance but not across planes

This is too damn useful to not be picked

>>1204037
I mean you're wrong but thanks for breaking the stalemate I guess. *eyeroll*

>>1203746
>>1203760
>>1203840

>>1203749
>>1203762
>>1203851

>>1203753
>>1203756
>>1203814
>>1204037

>>1203812

That's a tie breaker for teleport, then.

Update coming in a bit.

>>1204085

*eyeroll* I mean I guess my 2nd choice won so that's better than all the other stupid options *sigh*

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As you and Faye open the book, a bright light blasts you both in the eyes. You hold onto each other tightly as the Codex takes you for a ride across the astral plane. As you are once more beholden to the awesome power of the book, this time with Faye along for the ride, you become keenly aware of her spritual essence and how alike it is to your own. Your mind seems to expand and entwine with hers, but only in a sense of knowing just how apart she is from you physically. Across all of reality, you hone in on her soul like a beacon, and she does the same for you. In this way you both know exactly where the other is in a way that goes beyond simple sight or physical proximity; now barriers such as distance seem to mean nothing.

And when you return to your bodies and close the book, the sensation remains. You both open your eyes and stare into each other's, staring at your visage like a mirror. You know, and you know that she knows, and you know that she knows you know, that you now share a power between you.

>Spell-Like Ability Unlocked:
>Twin Teleport
>You have the power to instantly teleport to your mirror twin. It will allow you to cross great distances in the blink of an eye with but a flash of light, provided you both are on the same plane of existence. This spell requires no verbal components, only concentration. After honing in on your twin's spirit, you will be taken there, body and soul, to safely end up alongside her, or perhaps not so safely (depending on the situation she is in). She has this power with you as well. Both of you can teleport to the other only once per period of twenty-four hours, or once each long rest.

As you and she discuss how useful this could be, both for escaping sticky situations and calling for backup, Francis stumbles into the room with a chest. "Okay!" he says as he walks on shaking legs. "Here's my good stuff. It's not organized but I don't care."

He sets it down and opens it up, revealing a chest of magical items, nearly overflowing.

"Wow, what a chest!" Faye says.

"Not as good as yours," he winks. "Feel free to both take one thing you like."

>Give me some 1d100s to generate magical items.

Rolled 57 (1d100)

>>1204253
d

Rolled 68 (1d100)

>>1204253
Rollan

Rolled 100 (1d100)

>>1204253
I swear if this is the chest of magic sex toys, we're leaving the door open when we leave

Rolled 24 (1d100)

>>1204253

Rolled 78 (1d100)

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>>1204263
>>1204270
>>1204272
>>1204280
>>1204292

While Francis has a lot of stuff in his chest, these items in particular stand out to you:

>Ring of Major Spell Storing
>Gem of True Sight
>Rod of Thunder and Lightning
>Wand of Slow
>Magic Lamp containing Guardian Genie

I'll also accept more rolls if we want to dig deeper, but what do we think of this? What would we like to take?

>>1204357
>>Magic Lamp containing Guardian Genie

And we gotta fuck the Genie

>>1204357
>Ring of Major Spell Storing
This is way too useful.

>>1204357
>Rod of Thunder and Lightning