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thefluffyone93
06-21-2011, 03:53
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Death is yonder
06-21-2011, 05:13
You probably should include some sort of grinding tool in your inventory Amsel :P
Diamondeye
06-21-2011, 08:09
I say, if we do have to fight vayne, I will use my most powerful spell! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0&feature=related)
... Hadoken?
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 09:34
Are nightmares going to be a recurring theme?
That's up to the players. If they want their chars to have nightmares they can ;)
I yet have to read the story posts of the HTF but if Tah has left the group I can try to come up with something that'll make her interested in working together with just anyone if that's fine with you Secura?
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I'm going to call you the MemeStore from now on; "want to annoy someone? There's a meme for that."
I yet have to read the story posts of the HTF but if Tah has left the group I can try to come up with something that'll make her interested in working together with just anyone if that's fine with you Secura?
I'm afraid that I'll have to decline that offer, because Tah working with just about anyone kinda flies in the face of her characterisation, which is majorly important to me (hence why I went back and edited my post after Chaotix pointed out she was speakin common too much); her moral event horizon will come at some point, I just don't know when yet. :3
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 09:46
That's not what I meant. I wasn't talking about sending someone to work with your way, just something that'll get her more interested in the ongoings in this realm which means some of Vayne's guys but it's up to you...
Where on the map are you picturing yourself now? (that goes to all the HTFs, just out of interest)
just something that'll get her more interested in the ongoings in this realm which means some of Vayne's guys but it's up to you...
Where on the map are you picturing yourself now? (that goes to all the HTFs, just out of interest)
Looking at how Vayne's ilk look though, they could probably kill ours with minimal hassle! I'll be fine, I have some ideas lined up, no need to cater to my character's whims!
I picture Tah and Raina as being on the edge of the forest again; I'd imagine that she's not all that far from Leon.
Well the plan seemed to be working for now, he could wait till later and try to escape with glungurd again and- Rufus' started to notice a tingly feeling in his ears as he scratched it he felt that his ear had swollen to three times the size.
I have a problem here.
Rufus has no plan. Hasn't had one in this game so far. He thinks on his feet. And he was thinking about Vayne/Void as per my post. Escaping has now been relegated to "stupid" in Rufus's mind. He'd be hunted if he left.
Also, I've got a better idea for the potion thingo which'll work better than this, but I have to wait until morning to post it, or I'll do it now.
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 10:05
Well about the potion you'll have to talk to Greyblades though I'd appreciate if we let the matter rest. His ear can be back to normal in the morning and he can have some minor rashes and maybe ask for celery as breakfast but I think it would be in the interest of the gameflow if that's the last we see of this potion-topic ;)
as for the plan, Alain's offer probably still stands, you could also run to the east though, it's up to Rufus what he'd like to do.
I was going to include the potion bit, and make a joke about it. (Last bit, I swear).
Rufus will decide later. He will tag along for the moment.
Jumped on the nightmare-bandwagon again :)
I hope it was alright that I shifted the narrative to the morning!
Shlin, are you with Alain, Thomas, etc?
Greyblades
06-21-2011, 12:56
OK then I propose that we have a bit where shlin's character concocts an antidote to the ear swelling thing but alain tells rufus that if he wants it he'll have to swear to not harm any of the group. Whether or not he stays with the group will be up to him of course.
Nah. The swelling (I believe) is only temporary. Lets just stay away from the potion bit. I already got a bit in mind to end that. Now, we need to discuss!
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 13:06
Yep we need to discuss though I'd like to give the others a bit time to catch up. The group around Alyssa, Guantano and now Meghghan is in the night while the HTF have just entered the night...
swearing an oath is a nice thing but I doubt we could trust Rufus even if he swore an oath ;)
He'd keep some oaths, but if he's really against something, then all bets are off.
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 13:12
We'll just have to watch him closely if he stays ;)
Post is up. Should be decent. It is now morning where we are.
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 13:50
Alright I think we're getting somehwere, I posted Visor, hope that's ok with your char.
EDIT: Amsel, what the :daisy: would one of Meghghan's nightmares look like?
Two black soulless spheres and a scream.
You probably should include some sort of grinding tool in your inventory Amsel :P
You probably should invent the cannon DiY :P :P
EDIT: In a non-cannon canon, cannons are non-canon.
thefluffyone93
06-21-2011, 17:27
I was under the impression that the HTFs were already in night.
A quick post from either Seon or Chaotix (since they seem fine with staying with the lich)
setting up camp for the night would be good.
Also, I was planning on somehow meeting up with Guantano and Alyssa, but I forget where they are going now...
Diamondeye
06-21-2011, 17:29
We are on the road towards Leon from Lassara.
Death is yonder
06-21-2011, 18:23
You probably should invent the cannon DiY :P :P
Hmmph we shall see :tongue:, I already have "small bombs of many varieties" and I believe so does another character.
Also, I was planning on somehow meeting up with Guantano and Alyssa, but I forget where they are going now...
Oh btw TLD will be taking control of the professor/person in Leon, and using the opportunity to introduce a bit of game lore, so no rush for the HTF group.
Oh whoops, didn't see that Alyssa was meant to hang back. I figured the campsite was smaller :oops:
Death is yonder
06-21-2011, 18:38
Not a problem, I originally envisioned that she was still recovering from the nightmare, but I'm guessing with introductions and the whatnot it would be best to have Alyssa recovered at least somewhat. Plus I suppose considering her hardiness its plausible so no worries!
Anyway next update from me is at best coming in 16-17 hours so feel free to include a short blurb of Guantano's reaction or anything as the interaction proceeds :yes:
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 18:40
Haha, interesting posts ^^
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 19:06
Also, waiting on Greyblades reaction at the moment I guess I will then have Alain talk to Glungard and then maybe shlin... which doesn't mean that the chars at the lakeside camp can't talk to each other in the meanwhile ;)
Greyblades
06-21-2011, 19:29
What reaction? As far as I can see it doesnt realy change much beyond another reason to make haste to Tar cantun.
Still I guess I should put something there...
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 19:34
Well I can write "They instantly rushed out and ran towards Tar Cantun" - but you can surely form a better post for your characters :P
Seriously I don't know what you were going to do but if you are going to Tar Cantun you might want to ask for horses... I don't know if you'll be able to find someone to actually ship you over there with the fortress hovering over the place but that's your concern ;) the group around Alain will not go that direction and I think it's a pity that you're basically playing alone for now especially when there's not much your characters can do in Tar Cantun...
Greyblades
06-21-2011, 20:05
You have horses? Battle, scout or wagon? The ship probably wont be a problem, Birun's likely to have a bank right?
Dont worry about Tar Cantun I can get alot out of taking it back, its too valuable for them just to destroy, just tell me which of the thirteen will be left there to oversee it and I'll make something out of it. Heck maybe I'll bring you abit of backup in the future.
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 20:14
You still don't understand the intentions of Vayne and his guys. If you want to see anything left of Tar Cantun you will have to hurry.
Also you are being pretty dismissive with the captain in a place where he holds higher authority than your character ;)
Yes, they have horses, I mentioned that in the last post. They are the royal guard's horses so I'd say battle trained but also durable and quite fast.
What you also forgot is that the guard didn't give Essa back (yet)
Greyblades
06-21-2011, 20:35
You still don't understand the intentions of Vayne and his guys. If you want to see anything left of Tar Cantun you will have to hurry.
...Your just saying that to get me to go with you arent you? Dont worry I'll be back on the railroad tracks soon enough. My character doesnt realy have any reason to go with you right now, especially now that his home is at risk.
Also you are being pretty dismissive with the captain in a place where he holds higher authority than your character ;)
Alain got captured by Rufus, Thomas' reguard of your character's ability is not exactly high, technically if it wasnt for the princess my character would have probably started ordering you lot around by now.
Yes, they have horses, I mentioned that in the last post. They are the royal guard's horses so I'd say battle trained but also durable and quite fast.
What you also forgot is that the guard didn't give Essa back (yet)
Good luck using an unuseable sword.
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 20:48
...Your just saying that to get me to go with you arent you? Dont worry I'll be back on the railroad tracks soon enough. My character doesnt realy have any reason to go with you right now, especially now that his home is at risk.
You might not believe me but I am not ;) I am saying this because I have planned the destruction of Cantun by Vayne's forces from the beginning, I have hinted at it when Vayne spoke to Ovyn about taking revenge for his master. You might not believe me but it's the truth I had planned for them to take that course pretty much before anyone ever signed up to this game :yes:
And I am very much for you following what is plausible for your characters and if that leads them to Tar Cantun now that's fine... I've always been for characters acting according to their characters.
Alain got captured by Rufus, Thomas' reguard of your character's ability is not exactly high, technically if it wasnt for the princess my character would have probably started ordering you lot around by now.
Alain did, so did Thomas ;) not that it matters what Thomas thinks of Alain's abilities, at least not to Alain...
Good luck using an unuseable sword.
You might have noticed the "(yet)" I put in there, I was simply pointing out a logical error when your character sheathed a sword he didn't even posses at that moment, I was not saying that Alain was going to keep it...
Greyblades
06-21-2011, 20:55
You might not believe me but I am not ;) I am saying this because I have planned the destruction of Cantun by Vayne's forces from the beginning, I have hinted at it when Vayne spoke to Ovyn about taking revenge for his master. You might not believe me but it's the truth I had planned for them to take that course pretty much before anyone ever signed up to this game :yes:
And I am very much for you following what is plausible for your characters and if that leads them to Tar Cantun now that's fine... I've always been for characters acting according to their characters.
...Crud... Couldnt you change it to him just destroying Cantus' monument or ancestoral home or something?
Alain did, so did Thomas ;) not that it matters what Thomas thinks of Alain's abilities, at least not to Alain...
Well thats the thing, if you hadnt turned up Gilford would have used his horn to teleport Thomas away from Rufus, you on the other hand seemd to be up s*** creek without a paddle from Thomas' viewpoint.
You might have noticed the "(yet)" I put in there, I was simply pointing out a logical error when your character sheathed a sword he didn't even posses at that moment, I was not saying that Alain was going to keep it...
Sorry, I changed that afew minutes ago.
Dude, they wouldn't be the bad guys if they just blew up statues. Of course they're gonna raze the city to the ground. Unless you and your holy sword can get there in time to stop them.
But hey, it could be some sweet character development if Thomas' family was killed in the bombardment...
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 21:15
...Crud... Couldnt you change it to him just destroying Cantus' monument or ancestoral home or something?
I'm afraid not... 'cause it'll be too much power to have Cantun pretty much back in "our" hands... also what good is a demonic enemy if he can't wreak a little havoc? :D
Well thats the thing, if you hadnt turned up Gilford would have used his horn to teleport Thomas away from Rufus, you on the other hand seemd to be up s*** creek without a paddle from Thomas' viewpoint.
I'm sure Gilfords ability to teleport his buddy out of tight situations says much about Thomas' great abilites :P
Also that would be a feat, using a horn that doesn't work with the slightes magical items around while the target of the spell carries a weapon forged with a shard of Neril :P
Greyblades
06-21-2011, 21:21
Just because they're villians they dont have to be omnicidal jackasses. Sure I could see Vayne doing something like that but wouldn't Ovyn stop him from doing something so wasteful? I thought boreal wanted to rule the world, I'd think keeping a valuable city be worth more to him than Vayne's revenge, especially considering the amount of wealth the ruling family has locked up underneath it all.
I'm not going to win this am I?
Greyblades
06-21-2011, 21:29
I'm sure Gilfords ability to teleport his buddy out of tight situations says much about Thomas' great abilites :P
Yeah, like the whole "you couldnt do better" argument's going to work on a lordling.
Also that would be a feat, using a horn that doesn't work with the slightes magical items around while the target of the spell carries a weapon forged with a shard of Neril :P
:martass: I was going to say the sword was depleted after the whole Cantus coming back from the dead through it but you turned up so I scrapped the idea. Besides they havent exactly tested it since they got the sword so they dont know that.
I'm tempted to say Vayne is probably not as restricted by Owyn's sword as he lets on.
Actually, I expect Owyn Boreale to get shafted before the end of the game, with Vayne (or his real master) being the final boss.
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 21:36
Yeah, like the whole "you couldnt do better" argument's going to work on a lordling.
That's why Alain will not comment on it ;)
Haha let's just put that argument to rest now...
Concerning Tar Cantun, yes of course Boreale would like to keep as many cities as he can but the help of Vayne is initiated by having that sword but it doesn't come for free ;)
Greyblades
06-21-2011, 21:39
Hrmm... What sort of destruction are we talking about? Razing the city by burning every thing flamable, razing but demolishing every stone thing aswell, complete flattening, or a huge crater that would make a nuke blush?
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 21:42
No nuke but Bane is probably going to have a lot more fun with this than he was allowed to have in Lassara.
They won't take the blow every stone into dust but the city will be pretty much burnt down and most buildings will probably collapse. It's somehow a pity, I kind of like the picture of Tar Cantun I poste in the history... still they aren't going to occupy it so they have to be sure that there isn't much useful coming out of that city after they leave for Nir Cantun... It doesn't rule out survivors though so it's not a given that Thomas' and Gilford's family will be lost
Greyblades
06-21-2011, 21:45
Ah... crud and I've already established that the city is ruled by morons so resistance will probably disorganised... crud this is going to turn into a "turns up, everyone's dead and the villian's gone so there's nothing to do but return to the mainland" situation isn't it?
Hmm... there must be some motivation for Thomas to stay with the Queen - loyalty maybe? Also, if members of your House survived the initial attack on Lassara, they would have seen the giant fortress moving south towards Cantun, so logically Thomas' father would have made for Leon or some place instead of heading straight into another one-sided battle (if he survived).
Just my two cents :)
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 21:55
If you want I can have one of the villains show up for him to fight. Enego for example... He's been sent after the princess but they might just follow Essa's magical aura, assuming the royal sword is with the princess. He's the weakest of them all, so I'd say we can have Thomas fight him.
Greyblades
06-21-2011, 22:02
Hmm... that could work, and the battle would take up enough time for the castle to get to Tar Cantun.
You have a scene where alain tells (rants at) the "Arrogant noble idiot" about how its unlikely that the city will actually be preserved then we have a fight with Engo that takes up time, after he dies or flees we can have a scene where we arrive at the port, we see the castle floating towards the island, obviously way too far in the lead to overtake before arrival and I could have gilbert hold back thomas saying "it's too late". Then we could go from there.
Diamondeye
06-21-2011, 22:04
I'm tempted to say Vayne is probably not as restricted by Owyn's sword as he lets on.
Actually, I expect Owyn Boreale to get shafted before the end of the game, with Vayne (or his real master) being the final boss.
Same here.
Also, I really doubt Alyssa would keep Meghghan with them. She's delirious and slowing them down...
thefluffyone93
06-21-2011, 22:08
Same here.
Also, I really doubt Alyssa would keep Meghghan with them. She's delirious and slowing them down...
What would happen if Morangul made her actually wake up?
Of course, if that was to happen, there would have to be a major rewrite of the character I think.
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 22:13
Hmm... that could work, and the battle would take up enough time for the castle to get to Tar Cantun.
You have a scene where alain tells (rants at) the "Arrogant noble idiot" about how its unlikely that the city will actually be preserved then we have a fight with Engo that takes up time, after he dies or flees we can have a scene where we arrive at the port, we see the castle floating towards the island, obviously way too far in the lead to overtake before arrival and I could have gilbert hold back thomas saying "it's too late". Then we could go from there.
Oh... I actually thought he'd Show up in Tar Cantun ^^
The Castle flies... You wouldn't Be there before it anyway... It would take at least 1-2 days to get there by horse and boat... So if the simple fact that you'll arrive late will stop you, you don't need to go in the first place...
But hey, it could be some sweet character development if Thomas' family was killed in the bombardment...
:smash: I agree. I don't see anything wrong with Thomas traveling to Cantun only to arrive too late. And it would separate him and Rufus for a while, so that they wouldn't be at each others' throats the whole journey eastward.
Greyblades
06-21-2011, 22:19
The Castle flies... You wouldn't Be there before it anyway... It would take at least 1-2 days to get there by horse and boat... So if the simple fact that you'll arrive late will stop you, you don't need to go in the first place...
Yeah but pride + worry is likely driving him to try to get there in time, even though the chance is slight, if they fight and it takes so long that it becomes physically possible even in his eyes, he'd give up but its unlikely otherwise without me feeling like I was pulling it out of nowhere, especially cosidering what I've already written.
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 22:47
As I said, I don't have anything against Thomas travelling towards Tar Cantun if that's what is appropriate for his character. He can still catch up with us later, two guys on horses will be faster than the princesses party.
Let him arrive at Birun the next evening and I'll post what they see happening on the other shore and Enego will show up. It'll be up to your posting and some dices if you can kill him and then you can still decide to follow the princess since you are too late for your hometown...
What would happen if Morangul made her actually wake up?
Of course, if that was to happen, there would have to be a major rewrite of the character I think.
Eventually she will wake up, although I'd prefer that it not happen too soon, because it's really the one piece of development I can tack on to this rather one-dimensional character.
(that is to say, finding out what it is that Meghghan did, in her past, that caused her to put herself to sleep. I'm not sure what it is yet, but it will have to be something terrible, like, epic-level terrible)
I didn't actually consider that Morangul would probably know how to wake her up with magic, though. Hmmm...
thefluffyone93
06-21-2011, 23:17
Would Meghghan be able to tell what Morangul was?
Or just see his presence or something like that?
But why would we even want to go north and coincidentally find Meghghan in the first place?
If we do, we will likely run into the army first and have to run away. Which would take us south. I want to go south, but I really don't have a good reason for Frijyk to want to go there over anywhere else.
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 23:25
Well but even if you go south the army will eventually get there. You have the same problem as everybody, you need someone to actually tell you what you can do against this enemy. (that is if you even want to do anything about it) - DE and DIY are heading for Leon to get more information, so is the princess and her group but it would be a little bot too much if you did the same... I guess Morangul could come up with something if he wanted to... or you could go west... one of Vayne's guys is headed to a non-labelled building there and you might actually find out some things no one knows as of yet ;)
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 23:27
Also we have a problem if DE's char really doesn't want to take the little girl with them... unless Meghghan finds another wizard who lends her a teleport item ^^
thefluffyone93
06-21-2011, 23:29
But why would we even want to go north and coincidentally find Meghghan in the first place?
If we do, we will likely run into the army first and have to run away. Which would take us south. I want to go south, but I really don't have a good reason for Frijyk to want to go there over anywhere else.
Morangul's intention was to go and investigate the demon invasion.
Therefore, his first stop would have been Lassara, after the majority of the demons moved out.
And he would pass through Leon for more info.
Now that he has some companions, he has to think of something else.
TheLastDays
06-21-2011, 23:32
well they could still go to Lassara and see what they can find... it's all up to you... or I could have the one guy I was talking about run your way and you can follow him west...
thefluffyone93
06-21-2011, 23:47
True....
Running across a powerful demon lord would certainly get Morangul's attention...
Actually, I expect Owyn Boreale to get shafted before the end of the game, with Vayne (or his real master) being the final boss.
Definitely, Vayne looks to have more of the Starscream (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheStarscream) about him than the obedient Dragon (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheDragon). There looks to be betrayal further along the road somewhere... :P
Just wanted to say, I'm enjoying the quality of the narrative so far, keep up everyone. :3
Shame on you for introducing others to TVTropes. I've spent so much time on that website, I could have accomplished something with my life if I'd invested it in more fruitful things.
Greyblades
06-22-2011, 00:10
...There are people who dont know about tvtropes?
Quite possibly. I only discovered it this year.
TheLastDays
06-22-2011, 00:27
I didn't know about it... so thanks!
Also stop overanalyzing my villains :P
TheLastDays
06-22-2011, 00:33
Also I realized I put myself in a stupid place there with my last post so if Greyblades doesn't want to post how they leave and get on their way I'd appreciate any post to avoid double posting ;)
johnhughthom
06-22-2011, 00:38
Definitely, Vayne looks to have more of the Starscream (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheStarscream) about him than the obedient Dragon (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheDragon). There looks to be betrayal further along the road somewhere... :P
Just wanted to say, I'm enjoying the quality of the narrative so far, keep up everyone. :3
I lost my voice for a few days when I was eight from doing Starscream impressions. Just wanted to share that, keep up the good work.
Would Meghghan be able to tell what Morangul was?
Or just see his presence or something like that?
Meghghan can hardly tell what anything is.
I guess Morangul wouldn't smell of anything, but that'd be it.
thefluffyone93
06-22-2011, 04:26
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Diamondeye
06-22-2011, 07:34
Also we have a problem if DE's char really doesn't want to take the little girl with them... unless Meghghan finds another wizard who lends her a teleport item ^^
It's more like Meghghan can't keep up with us. I don't think she'd truly have a problem dragging her along if they could keep their current pace. But there's an army at their heels; Even less cynical characters would probably desert a psychotic sleepwalker to save their own skin...
Shame on you for introducing others to TVTropes. I've spent so much time on that website, I could have accomplished something with my life if I'd invested it in more fruitful things.
I know how you feel, mate :tongue:
I didn't know about it... so thanks!
Also stop overanalyzing my villains :P
You have to understand that people who have spend any amount of time on TVTropes begin to do these characterizations automatically. Case in point Secura.
TheLastDays
06-22-2011, 10:20
Ah that's fine, I was joking and I might still have some surprises left :P or maybe not
TheLastDays
06-22-2011, 10:35
also I seem to forget what I'M posting about all the time...
So we need to find a way Meghghan doesn't slow you guys down... well I don'T know about Guantano's opinion on the matter but if t fits his character he could of course just take her onto his own horse and claim that he won't let it slow them down?
^^ That sounds good to me.
Death is yonder
06-22-2011, 11:03
So we need to find a way Meghghan doesn't slow you guys down... well I don'T know about Guantano's opinion on the matter but if t fits his character he could of course just take her onto his own horse and claim that he won't let it slow them down?
Hmm, while Guantano normally wouldn't do good deeds on his own unless he saw something in it for him, in this case if she could indeed keep up I envision him not being that cold-hearted, having know what its like being sent to die (in this case left to die [if she wasn't a PC]). Definitely, if it was possible to avoid such a situation, Guantano would bring her along.
Option 1: Follow TLD's recommendation, which should be plausible
Option 2: Stage an encounter
I guess Option 1 seems fine, at least for now, perhaps in town they could get another horse/steal one.
This is where I see the difference between our characters. :P
Rufus would leave unless it was a friend, Guantano may go back, even if not a friend.
You could always get something of her in the future for helping her now....
Death is yonder
06-22-2011, 11:15
Such as a wet present plopping at your feet, coupled with an extra side gift :clown:
Well who knows what happens when Meghghan recovers somehow and whether she'll even remember what transpired before that, but I would be fine with bringing her along at least until Leon.
But there's an army at their heels; Even less cynical characters would probably desert a psychotic sleepwalker to save their own skin...
Do they know that there's an army at their heels? They certainly don't know that she's a sleepwalker.
I guess it depends on what DiY thinks Guantano would do. I'm not entirely sure how bringing Meghghan along would be justified TBH, but I know that, unless commanded to stay or follow, Meghghan will leave of her own accord before sunrise anyway. (Her 'Permasleep' skill means that she doesn't get exhausted easily, so she can just keep walking for days. It wouldn't occur to her to stop and rest after one day.) If you can think of a justification, then great, but I don't want to ruin DiY's engaging character just to get Meghghan to Leon.
Incidentally, whose reply are we waiting for? Mine or DiY's?
Death is yonder
06-22-2011, 13:20
Re-reading, I'm guessing mine.
Since the Princess group is already in morning, I suppose that I can largely avoid answering Alyssa until morning (and in the meantime flesh out Guantano a bit more), before doing what TLD suggested and just plopping you on the horse anyway in the morning (guessing your character is pretty small) before heading to Leon where I guess we can head to the inn and grab a room, maybe even buy another horse (which reminds me, Guantano should be fairly well to do and thus able to afford such expenses) before I stop the scene at where TLD comes in.
Not really sure how to fit in (or set up) Meghghan's perspective in conjunction with Alyssa's, I was thinking whether it would be fine to fast forward through the above sequence in a single Guantano post.
Death is yonder
06-22-2011, 13:40
Actually, Amsel, you could post your response to Alyssa's question, then I can continue all the way till Leon and the professor's house the 'following morning'.
Alright, will do. If it makes it any easier to write, she can just go missing again in Leon. Can't really think of a reason to justify her being able to ride a horse :laugh4:
TheLastDays
06-22-2011, 15:08
well we'll sort it out somehow ;)
also it would probably take until afternoon/evening the next day for you guys to arrive at Leon ;)
So I assume that Psychonaut is no longer playing?
TheLastDays
06-23-2011, 05:38
It looks like it, same with PeasantPhill - but the nature of Phill's character and the remote location of Psycho's means that they can still both join in any time, should they want to...
They never made any story posts so they aren't in the "timeframe" yet so whatever happens to them (i.e. shipwrecking for Psycho's chars) could happen any time...
Will be gone for a while, so TLD, you have my permission to do stuff with my character, etc.
TheLastDays
06-23-2011, 06:15
Alright, I'll keep him moving along, fighting if needed but keep his dialogue low.
@ Greyblades
All the potions in the world won't save him.
@ TLD
It'd be good to have Alain explain to Rufus about the situation.
I'll PM with something else I'm considering.
Greyblades
06-23-2011, 12:59
@ Greyblades
All the potions in the world won't save him.
Bring it on! :grin:
I think I'll wait until the end before I reveal my dastardly plan.
TheLastDays
06-23-2011, 13:02
Oh I almost forgot that thing about explaining to Rufus... I'll edit my last post ^^
TheLastDays
06-23-2011, 13:06
Ok, I edited it!
btw, did the HTFs fall asleep now? :P are you considering there to be night already? I'm just trying to keep an eye on times...
btw, did the HTFs fall asleep now? :P are you considering there to be night already? I'm just trying to keep an eye on times...
I've been waiting to see posts from Chaotix/Fluffy/Seon rather than foisting time changes upon them; my next post is mostly done (it covers night turning into day for Tah/Raina), going to finish it when I get home from work.
It's funny, I think we were all mutually waiting for each other. I will post something tonight. Don't wait for me Secura .
Don't wait for me Secura .
Yup, I posted just now, hopefully that spurs the rest of you on. :P
Greyblades
06-23-2011, 22:39
...
I know the grass is allways greener... But looking at you guys' posts kinda make my own seem inadequate.
But looking at you guys' posts kinda make my own seem inadequate.
How do you mean? There's nothing wrong with your writing. :3
EDIT: Ahhh, I read over your contributions again and I think I see where you're coming from, but I believe that what you're seeing is more a result of our characters rather than any specific narrative flair.
You see, Tawariell isn't really a woman of many words at the best of times, and Raina's hardly capable of talking, so I kinda have to flesh out their surroundings and thoughts to make the posts come to life, because they'd be darn short and boring otherwise. Besides, I think that such strong descriptive narrative lends itself well to the pair's strong perception and fondness for nature; in this case, by identifying with the world around them and what they're thinking, you're getting to grips with their characters despite the absence of dialogue.
This isn't the same for you, though; you have two good characters who have a strong relationship (not that Tah/Raina don't, but that's more emotive than conversational), so there's bound to be alot of talking to and fro. I really enjoy the banter between Thomas and his squire, and I think that you're on the right lines with drawing attention to such interactions... we're able to identify with them both much better when they're talking to one another, or indeed other people. It seems to be the kinda bloke that Thomas is... he likes the sound of his own voice sometimes. :P
EDIT, REDUX: Chaotix, I'm sure that Frijyk will be seeing Tah and Raina soon enough. :P
Greyblades
06-23-2011, 23:11
Uh, Thomas is the squire, Gilford's the knight.
TheLastDays
06-23-2011, 23:41
You know what? Thomas is a character that I would seriously dislike in real life ^^
But I completely get what you're saying GB. My writing has been sub-par this game although I blame some of it on language issues. Still I'm sorry that as host I can't flesh out the story as much as I'd like to. I'm working on it, though... :yes:
Uh, Thomas is the squire, Gilford's the knight.
I will address this via PM.
Greyblades
06-24-2011, 00:02
...
It seems to be the kinda bloke that Thomas is... he likes the sound of his own voice sometimes. :P
...
You know what? Thomas is a character that I would seriously dislike in real life ^^
...
Thomas is easy to write for as he's pretty much my author avatar
...WAHHHHHHH!!!!!:bigcry:
:laugh4:
I like your depiction of Thomas. He and Rufus both have aspects of Han Solo in them, making them simultaneously heroic and dislikeable. I do wish Gilford was fleshed out a bit more, but I imagine he would a reflection of Thomas anyway.
Anyway, so TLD, Alain's group is going to Leon? I was under the assumption we were headed east, but it doesn't matter to me either way. Just want to be sure.
TheLastDays
06-24-2011, 00:25
Yep, Leon it is :yes:
Diamondeye
06-24-2011, 14:51
Okay I think I've kicked our group into motion...
Death is yonder
06-24-2011, 15:27
Hmm would you prefer if the next segment went all the way until the professor's house, or stopping at the gates of Leon, where I think I can write about some happenings in Leon (due to the approaching 'giant flying thing of doom' visible to all) such that we space out the writing a bit?
Diamondeye
06-24-2011, 16:49
The lesser bits the better. Definitely stop at the gate.
TheLastDays
06-24-2011, 22:04
Hmm would you prefer if the next segment went all the way until the professor's house, or stopping at the gates of Leon, where I think I can write about some happenings in Leon (due to the approaching 'giant flying thing of doom' visible to all) such that we space out the writing a bit?
I might have misunderstood what you were saying but just for clarification, the flying fortress is going for Tar Cantun, it's the army that's approaching Leon ;)
thefluffyone93
06-25-2011, 00:07
Woo, I be back from my 2 day hiatus, and the saga of the Happy Tree Friends continues.
Hmmmm......looks like we pissed off Shelob...
Greyblades
06-25-2011, 00:28
Enego, enter stage right.
Turn the sound up before clicking the link in my post its kinda quiet.:grin:
Greyblades
06-25-2011, 12:12
Right, I'm sorry that I'm double posting but I'd like to announce that I am claiming the alchemist and weather wizard on the ship as my own NPC's if anyone doesnt object, I paid for the sods I dang well am going to use them.
Also I'd like some information, Enego can teleport, is there a delay between each teleport? And what sort of magic can he use?
TheLastDays
06-25-2011, 12:37
Right, I'm sorry that I'm double posting but I'd like to announce that I am claiming the alchemist and weather wizard on the ship as my own NPC's if anyone doesnt object, I paid for the sods I dang well am going to use them.
Also I'd like some information, Enego can teleport, is there a delay between each teleport? And what sort of magic can he use?
Would Thomas know? Now this counts as general info for all the villains: what I posted in their profiles is the basics. There's more to them than what you know now...
So I think we're going to play this like a PVP battle with me controlling Enego. Three posts each and after that we'll decide who has the upper hand. Then a biased roll will determine results. You can start the battle GB
About your 2 NPCs: so I suppose you don't want them killed on that ship? :D
Greyblades
06-25-2011, 12:55
Heck no, I have plans for that wizard, the alchemist not so much but I had to drain a week's allowance out a bank to get him so Thomas would be pissed if he had to pay for his resurrection aswell.
Eh, give me one more post before the battle.
TheLastDays
06-25-2011, 13:09
Alright then post something and Enego will attack :yes:
Diamondeye
06-25-2011, 13:10
I'm waiting for DiY btw if it wasn't clear :curtain:
Greyblades
06-25-2011, 13:59
Alright then post something and Enego will attack :yes:
Begin the fight miestro, the wizard's too distracted to get involved until the demon's are dead.
The sanctuary bottle was used so Enego's attacks will be stopped mid air before hitting thomas for, lets say the first 3 slashes.
Death is yonder
06-25-2011, 17:01
Been out since morning till 11.30+, kinda exhausted. I'll have it out tomorrow noon-ish (12 hours ~) when I'm back
@TLD: Noted, and also err I'll need a name for the professor since you're planning to control what he reveals. Until then I guess I can use a placeholder name that I'll edit once you pass along the character name plus other details (such as the assistant's name etc).
TheLastDays
06-25-2011, 19:16
Oh I really don't mind whatever names you'd like to give them, I'll just control what He says and does :yes:
Gah, I've got a little problem as my characters start to head northeast.
Looking at the map, I don't really know whereabouts the HTFs met one another? I guess that it might be the small patch of woodlands just southwest of Leon, since Kyran and Frijyk met one another quite soon after the latter left Leon... but does that constitute as part of Ayal Royad Hyo, as we have been labelling it as so, or is that a separate entity in itself? If this was the case, then I could end up near Leon quite soon, which could mean meeting some of the other characters.
Or is it in ARH proper, which Morangul's presence would suggest, and thus my character should be passing through mountains and such now? If this was the case, then I think Tah/Raina would be coming up to that little building that's off on it's own, which means a potential encounter with one of the Thirteen.
Anyone who can clarify so that I (and I guess issakhaan, who's probably waiting for me!) can get to posting again, it'd be much appreciated. :3
TheLastDays
06-25-2011, 23:17
Well I can't really say where the other HTFs imagined themselves but the patch of wood I think you're referring to would not really be part of ARH, as that means great eastern mountains...
Also, the small secluded building doesn't really hold significance as a target for one of the thirteen as of now ;)
Greyblades
06-26-2011, 00:14
Thank god for previously established emviromental advantages.
Gah, I've got a little problem as my characters start to head northeast.
Looking at the map, I don't really know whereabouts the HTFs met one another? I guess that it might be the small patch of woodlands just southwest of Leon, since Kyran and Frijyk met one another quite soon after the latter left Leon... but does that constitute as part of Ayal Royad Hyo, as we have been labelling it as so, or is that a separate entity in itself? If this was the case, then I could end up near Leon quite soon, which could mean meeting some of the other characters.
Or is it in ARH proper, which Morangul's presence would suggest, and thus my character should be passing through mountains and such now? If this was the case, then I think Tah/Raina would be coming up to that little building that's off on it's own, which means a potential encounter with one of the Thirteen.
Anyone who can clarify so that I (and I guess issakhaan, who's probably waiting for me!) can get to posting again, it'd be much appreciated. :3
I'm pretty sure we were in the forest just east of the mountains. I know I had Frijyk going south along the road from Leon, and when he started following Kyran he moved deeper into the forest. Kyran and Alaria were both there to begin with, and Morangul probably moved down out of the mountains. So that forest-y area sounds about right. If you go northeast, you will hit the royal roadway and then Leon. And probably the army, too.
I'm pretty sure we were in the forest just east of the mountains.
That was my initial belief, thanks for clarifying! Means I can get tio work on my writeup now! :3
She says that some men in Leon took them away to harvest their silk. She wants them back."
Seon, creating MacGuffin (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MacGuffin)'s since 2011? :laugh4:
TheLastDays
06-26-2011, 13:48
Posted. Sorry for the delay but I was extremely tired and had to get to bed yesterday... ^^
Death is yonder
06-26-2011, 14:46
Hey TLD you can take control of the character once the characters really sit down and talk, which shouldn't be that many scenes away but I'm slotting in space for the other character's to respond if they want to.
Hmm seems like we have a lot of people trying to come to Leon. DE, do you want to be gone by then?
TheLastDays
06-26-2011, 14:51
You'll have to be gone soon if you want to aboid the army. After the army's there it might take a day or so before you can leave town again. After all they'll have to force surrender and will probably not continue right away...
Greyblades
06-26-2011, 15:15
Wait isnt the seventh with the army? He should be able to force the surrender of the leaders easily when they come to parley.
TheLastDays
06-26-2011, 15:16
Sure he could, the question is when they'll come out to talk to him, their first reaction to the approaching army might be to hole themselves in...
Seon, be careful how fearful you portray Frijyk.
He gets tense before he's about to get in a fight, but he generally isn't going to run unless he absolutely thinks he's going to die. Like right now, he's going to suggest killing the spiders instead of going back to Leon.
TheLastDays
06-26-2011, 15:45
Well, GB, you're doing some serious mutilating on my NPC there, in a way you shouldn't be able to even after you've won a fight, even less during the fight.
I quote from the rules:
•Don't hurt or kill NPCs that are created by other players and have their own entry in the characters thread. Cannonfodder can be destroyed at will even if "created" by others
It basically means the same rules that apply to PCs also apply to important NPCs, now I don't mind some things, especially with Enego who can "regenerate" to some extent but hacking both his legs off is something that decides a fight and that should be reserved to the end of the fight ;)
Greyblades
06-26-2011, 15:53
Eh? No I didnt cut off his legs I just cut through the muscles in his thighs. He should be able to regenerate before my character comes to his senses. I see how that could be misinterprited though, I'll change it.
TheLastDays
06-26-2011, 16:00
After reading it a second time I realized that I misread it, I'm already working on my reply, sorry, just something to keep in mind, especially should it ever come to a situation where your character fights another PC, which isn't all that improbable given the tenstions with Rufus ;)
Greyblades
06-26-2011, 17:00
Hmm... The restorative potions, I've been treating them like a magical energy boost, with the wizard it's been a magic power boost and for thomas his speed and strength get amplified, would it seem too much of a stretch to have them do the same to a magical object? Or that the more potion you take/pour on yourself the more powerful the boost gets?
TheLastDays
06-26-2011, 17:02
Well the whole potion thing is a little elusive to me ^^ I have a hard time picturing these guys throwing liquids over themselves to restore or boost their powers but if you want to do it go ahead, remember you can't decide the battle yet, but this'll be your last post. After that I'll roll the dice to get results.
Greyblades
06-26-2011, 17:57
Well if they had to drink it the entire plan to get to tar cantun would have ended horribly with the mage dying of water intoxication. I think that the demons flying around would have died by now. So here comes the cavelry.
thefluffyone93
06-26-2011, 19:18
Hmmmmm.....
To go to Leon, or to to not go to Leon?
Hmmmmm......
@TLD: At this stage I think it is quite clear that Drax won't confess his DARK AND TERRIBLE SECRET to the Captain :P
TheLastDays
06-26-2011, 22:31
Sure, the captain just needed to ask :P
ok greyblades... we need to discuss who has the advantage in battle and by how far.
I'm going to roll 3 dice for both of them.
First roll vs. First roll
Second roll vs. Second roll
Third roll vs. Third roll
Whoever wins 2 out of 3 wins the battle
If one wins all 3 we can add some more severe damage to the loser
If one of the rolls results in a decisive win (4 or 5 difference in what is rolled) I'd say it should be a serious injury to the other one
If the winner has 2 or 3 decisive winning rolls the loser will suffer the worst case scenario.
WE have to decide on the worst case scenario too, for Enego it's easy, it would be death. For Thomas I'd suggest serious injury and loss of Essa or death to the Mage...
Greyblades
06-26-2011, 22:42
I realy dont see how Enego's going to win at this point, but sure.
I think there should be a heavy advantage to Thomas considering all the demon's are dead and the city guard is likely to be arriving afew minutes after the scene.
The risk will be the Loss of Essa.
TheLastDays
06-26-2011, 22:49
Well it's pretty improbable anyway, depending on what odds we give them... you have of course played everything in Thomas' favour, including the surrounding fight but it's ok
I'll give Thomas a +2 for his rolls which makes the worst case scenario for Thomas impossible (even if Enego rolls 6 vs. 1 the +2 will make Thomas' a 3 thus the roll would be won by Enego but not decisive enough for worst case) -
The winner is the one that wins 2 out of 3 rolls.
Should Thomas win and have 2 or more decisive rolls he can kill Enego, if he wins "normally" Enego will get away.
If Enego wins he'll wound Thomas and will then flee, seeing there's no need to fight that many enemies.
That ok with you?
Greyblades
06-26-2011, 22:55
Well it's pretty improbable anyway, depending on what odds we give them... you have of course played everything in Thomas' favour, including the surrounding fight but it's okKinda inevitable when you let the character's creator write the story :P Especially when he's not very experienced at it and wants the character to win.
Maybe we should have a vote next time from the other players on which which character should win or which player's writing was more entertaining
I'll give Thomas a +2 for his rolls which makes the worst case scenario for Thomas impossible (even if Enego rolls 6 vs. 1 the +2 will make Thomas' a 3 thus the roll would be won by Enego but not decisive enough for worst case) -
The winner is the one that wins 2 out of 3 rolls.
Should Thomas win and have 2 or more decisive rolls he can kill Enego, if he wins "normally" Enego will get away.
If Enego wins he'll wound Thomas and will then flee, seeing there's no need to fight that many enemies.
That ok with you?
Yeah. Though I think I have a better idea than to kill him.
TheLastDays
06-26-2011, 23:00
Kinda inevitable when you let the character's creator write the story :P.
Maybe we should have a vote next time from the other players on which which character should win or which player's writing was more entertaining
I thought about including a vote in the process but I think it would slow things down a bit... And I am convinced that it's possible for human beings to reach a consensus...
I do like to have the random element included as long as there's no results involved that the characters' creators can't live with.
But you do see in my posts what I would consider doing it more fairly. I did not "assume" so much of Thomas' reactions or how effective Enego's attacks or ideas would be, but I agree it's hard to do things like this balanced. Let's just keep in mind this is about the story not about winning all the battles along the way ;)
Yeah. Though I think I have a better idea than to kill him.
Tell me ;) I'll do the rolls in the meantime
Greyblades
06-26-2011, 23:12
After grilling him for information I'm going to get a bunch of people to parade him around the city with a sign around his neck saying "these are the people who rule you now, are you happy with that?" and maybe I'll get afew criers to spout some anti-thirteen propaganda.
Also I'm keeping his helmet as a souvener. And his sword's going straight into a collection I'm starting.
Oh and I'm taking one his hands, I'm sure I can hire a wizard to turn it into a voodoo doll in case he shows up again.
TheLastDays
06-26-2011, 23:21
Well it won't work like that, this anti-teleporting spell will not hold him forever so you kill him in battle or he'll run.
You have nothing with which you could pressure him for information. If you haven't noticed yet he actually enjoys pain and death won't make him cringe either. He's not talkative enough to spoil secrets just because he wants to scare you or anything.
You can keep his helmet and sword and if you're really paranoid keep his hand, he won't be back though:
Here are the results:
I started with Enego since he began the battle.
Enego:
https://img853.imageshack.us/img853/1043/dice1.png https://img37.imageshack.us/img37/4404/dice6.png https://img638.imageshack.us/img638/7606/dice2.png
Thomas:
https://img195.imageshack.us/img195/8295/dice4m.png https://img853.imageshack.us/img853/1043/dice1.png https://img33.imageshack.us/img33/619/dice5.png
So with Thomas' +2 added we have: 1:6, 6:3, 2:7 - that's 2 out of 3 for Thomas, two decisive rolls, worst case against Enego
So you can go ahead and kill him ;)
Greyblades
06-26-2011, 23:35
So you can go ahead and kill him ;)
Oh whats the fun in just killing him?
Well it won't work like that, this anti-teleporting spell will not hold him forever so you kill him in battle or he'll run.I think dimentional anchor is good for afew hours, should be long enough to get a propaganda like effect if we show his deformed face to the crowds and lopping off a leg or two to show it growing back should persuade the people of Birun that thier new overlords are demons. We're going to be wageing a semi gureilla war agaisnt the thirteen after all.
Also I think he could be good leverage to "persuade" someone to hand over a ship, mine is pretty singed.
You have nothing with which you could pressure him for information. If you haven't noticed yet he actually enjoys pain and death won't make him cringe either. He's not talkative enough to spoil secrets just because he wants to scare you or anything.
I'm sure the alchemist can come up with a truth potion of some sort.
You can keep his helmet and sword and if you're really paranoid keep his hand, he won't be back though:Aww, I was hoping he'd turn into a reoccuring innefectual villain. You're no fun.:P
TheLastDays
06-26-2011, 23:53
He won't talk :P
It's already a stretch of you to just assume that the wizards spell worked on a being from the Void, a potion won't have any effect :P
Thought I'd make a few comments on some of these posts, since this is the first time the dice have been rolled and it's a pretty pivotal moment that will shape the course of the game, behind the secnes at least.
Kinda inevitable when you let the character's creator write the story :P Especially when he's not very experienced at it and wants the character to win.
This is perfectly natural, everyone wants their character to triumph, you just have to remember to keep it realistic and ensure you steer well clear of Gary Stu territory; I'm going to put it out there and suggest that, for the sake of your character's progression, you should give serious consideration to the death of Gilford or the loss of Essa.
Maybe we should have a vote next time from the other players on which which character should win or which player's writing was more entertaining
If voting becomes the new way to decide combat, I have no problem with that, but I wouldn't vote were it based on the strength of someone's narrative... that's not a particularly fair or nice way to do it. As I said privately, this game is about fun, and I don't think deciding who's a better writer is part of that.
And his sword's going straight into a collection I'm starting.
A collection of the Thirteen's phat lewts? This assumes that you're going to be around when each dies... :laugh4:
I think dimentional anchor is good for afew hours, should be long enough to get a propaganda like effect if we show his deformed face to the crowds and lopping off a leg or two to show it growing back should persuade the people of Birun that thier new overlords are demons.
I think you should probably stick with the host's decision on this one; either you kill Erego or you let him go. :bow:
Greyblades
06-27-2011, 00:28
This is perfectly natural, everyone wants their character to triumph, you just have to remember to keep it realistic and ensure you steer well clear of Gary Stu territory; I'm going to put it out there and suggest that, for the sake of your character's progression, you should give serious consideration to the death of Gilford or the loss of Essa.I've already established that essa has a big crack in it and gilford has a habit of getting sidelined. I think if I use that I can sort something out in the future to keep it from getting too repetative.
A collection of the Thirteen's phat lewts? This assumes that you're going to be around when each dies... :laugh4:
Everyone needs a hobby.
I think you should probably stick with the host's decision on this one; either you kill Erego or you let him go. :bow:
Bah, you're all no fun!
thefluffyone93
06-27-2011, 01:01
Allowing your character to capture Erego would end badly for you, methinks.
The remaining Twelve would consider you a greater threat, and Vayne would probably send a stronger one of his remaining
Lords after you. It would probably be nigh impossible to have your character remain unscathed, whether by bodily harm, Gilford's death, or
the loss of Essa.
As TLD stated before when I created my character, the stronger we are, the stronger he makes our enemies.
Thus, giving Thomas the power to hold one of the 13, even if its the weakest would not end well.
Of course, killing Erego would have its own repercussions as well.....
TheLastDays
06-27-2011, 01:48
WEll they have to die at some point, don't they? ;)
On a related note: I have been pretty allowing in this battle since it's more part of a story and it's not really a PvP battle since one of the combatants was a story NPC. I will be more demanding of the rules should it come to real PvP situations and probably also in future NPC battles. You shouldn't be assuming too much about the effects of your attacks/spells/etc. on the other combatant. That way it usually turns into a "You hacked my hand off, I'll hack both your feet off" and if the characters don't have restorative powers we'd run out of characters soon ;)
Most of the fight should be a back and forth of fighting, pretty much displaying your own moves, leaving the reaction and effect to the other combatant. Results and lasting consequences should be dealt in the final post after the dice have fallen.
Concering the powers/strengths of the villains: Enego's supposed to be rather weak. You shouldn't expect to kill any of the other's without at least involving two PCs, even if they wield shard weapons.
Allowing your character to capture Erego would end badly for you, methinks.
The remaining Twelve would consider you a greater threat, and Vayne would probably send a stronger one of his remaining
Lords after you. It would probably be nigh impossible to have your character remain unscathed, whether by bodily harm, Gilford's death, or
the loss of Essa.
As TLD stated before when I created my character, the stronger we are, the stronger he makes our enemies.
Thus, giving Thomas the power to hold one of the 13, even if its the weakest would not end well.
Of course, killing Erego would have its own repercussions as well.....
Fluffy, Seon and I are still waiting on your post...
Greyblades
06-27-2011, 11:42
As TLD stated before when I created my character, the stronger we are, the stronger he makes our enemies.
Thus, giving Thomas the power to hold one of the 13, even if its the weakest would not end well.
Of course, killing Erego would have its own repercussions as well.....
I wasnt going to keep him as a pet or anything. Though now that you mention it...
TLD Will his corpse disintergrate or something when I kill him?
TheLastDays
06-27-2011, 12:09
Nope, his corpse will rot like any other corpse, there's nothing you could use it for though, other than scare the **** out of Gilford if you wake him up at night...
Greyblades
06-27-2011, 12:23
...Ok I'm convinced, I'm keeping the head until I see rufus again. That is just too funny an idea to pass up. Still I think I might use it as leverage to persuade a captain to give up his ship to me.
Still I think I might use it as leverage to persuade a captain to give up his ship to me.
If only I was ready to unleash my second NPC upon Lassara... she'd give Thomas a nice list of places to shove that head, were he to ask for her ship. :laugh4:
Greyblades
06-27-2011, 15:20
If only I was ready to unleash my second NPC upon Lassara... she'd give Thomas a nice list of places to shove that head, were he to ask for her ship. :laugh4:
I was thinking more of a "we just killed about 20 demons; here's the leaders head, Are you sure you want to refuse?"
Hmm... You know I dont think I'm going to let thomas get off scot free. TLD, would the thirteen have the sort of bad boss "come back with her or not at all" mentality to enego?
TheLastDays
06-27-2011, 16:08
Nah, Enego can return with anythin useful, he wouldn't return without anything but that doesn't mean he wouldn't run if you let him... or am I misunderstanding your question?
Sheesh, khaan, you sure like to keep Secura guessing!
Greyblades
06-27-2011, 17:29
Nah, Enego can return with anythin useful, he wouldn't return without anything but that doesn't mean he wouldn't run if you let him... or am I misunderstanding your question?
I mean would they give him a self destruct spell or somthing?
TheLastDays
06-27-2011, 17:41
Well he can definitely kill himself if that's what he chooses to do.
Sheesh, khaan, you sure like to keep Secura guessing!
I think the first sentence is a compliment to Tah's battle prowess, but the second... yeah. :laugh4:
Greyblades
06-27-2011, 18:14
Well he can definitely kill himself if that's what he chooses to do.
Ok I was trying to keep it subtle but this isn't working; is he likely to have a curse put on him that makes him explode when killed or puts some nasty effect on the one killing him?
TheLastDays
06-27-2011, 18:46
I'll PM you, I wanted to talk about the death scene anyway ;)
Alrighty 'khaan, I think that leaves the ball in Kyran's court now! I think that he's lucky she's even given him a reply, though. :laugh4:
Oh, and I reckoned that Tah wouldn't be able to figure out what the second phrase meant, so I played around with how she might have interpreted it; she can converse in his language, but her knowledge of it is largely conversational (greetings, farewells, questions, etc.)... language barriers, huh? :P
thefluffyone93
06-27-2011, 19:11
Sigh.......
We go to......
Leon!
.......
Kinda.....
Greyblades
06-27-2011, 22:20
Ugh, I finally have all the details correct but I'm too tired to write it up without making a ton of mistakes, The resolution to the fight will be done by the end of tomorrow, if anyone's interested.
TheLastDays
06-27-2011, 23:20
Sigh.......
We go to......
Leon!
.......
Kinda.....
This sounds so sad... Be happy :yes:
There you go!
I was out of town all weekend, but I'm back now. Fortunately, it does not appear that any input from my character was needed. But in case I've missed something and need to make a response, please let me know. The princess's crew is still traveling west, toward Leon, correct?
Will you follow me, Happy Tree Friends?
Or would you rather save some spiders?
Now Frijyk shows his determinator (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Determinator) side. He's going whether you follow or not.
Will you follow me, Happy Tree Friends?
Or would you rather save some spiders?
Hahaha, can't call yourselves the HTFs when two of the tree lovers are elsewhere... :P
Oh, and I'm guessing that Morangul/Allie will probably follow you, since Golem scattered the spiders every which way as he stormed through the forest; I doubt there's a reason to go to Leon now, which is what you and Fluffy wanted to avoid anyway. :3
Hahaha, can't call yourselves the HTFs when two of the tree lovers are elsewhere... :P
Oh, and I'm guessing that Morangul/Allie will probably follow you, since Golem scattered the spiders every which way as he stormed through the forest; I doubt there's a reason to go to Leon now, which is what you and Fluffy wanted to avoid anyway. :3
That's what you think.
Ten bucks the golem almost steps on Kyran as it passes by you. And I'm following right behind it. :wink:
Ten bucks the golem almost steps on Kyran as it passes by you. And I'm following right behind it. :wink:
The golem's already gone past Tah, Raina and Kyran... or at least, around them; ten bucks, please. :laugh4:
The golem's already gone past Tah, Raina and Kyran... or at least, around them; ten bucks, please. :laugh4:
Psh... what would you do with American money anyway?
And if that's the case, I find it hard to imagine the elves won't follow the forest-trampling monster. Or at least Kyran, anyway. So you'll still be following me anyway, even if you don't realize it yet. :clown:
TheLastDays
06-28-2011, 11:11
The golem could have gone around them, not really being noticed.... they're a little distracted by the army just now ;)
@B_Ray: I think the princess has started conversation with Glungurd in the Village People group (might as well give them a nickname too...)
also waiting for some kind of reaction of shlin before I'll post again in that group
Diamondeye
06-28-2011, 12:57
Who's going to advance our part of the story? DiY? TLD? Someone?
TheLastDays
06-28-2011, 13:07
I think DiY stated he wanted me to take over the "Professor" when you reached his house and he started talking about whatever you wanna know.
I guess DiY is up next then...
Death is yonder
06-28-2011, 13:12
Just got back late again, sorry :bow:
I'll carry it on until the house where I can leave the two of you there for a while (I'll skip your perspectives as the old guy doesn't really have more to say and I doubt you will converse much with Meghghan anyway) as I go settle some affairs then after that TLD can take over.
Gimme a moment.
Death is yonder
06-28-2011, 14:27
TLD, there's your cue, sorry about the wait, sizable update :bow:
Greyblades
06-28-2011, 19:28
Large entry this time so I put it in spoilers.
thefluffyone93
06-29-2011, 02:05
The golem could have gone around them, not really being noticed.... they're a little distracted by the army just now ;)
@B_Ray: I think the princess has started conversation with Glungurd in the Village People group (might as well give them a nickname too...)
also waiting for some kind of reaction of shlin before I'll post again in that group
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.................................................. ..................Village People?....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS9OO0S5w2k
TheLastDays
06-29-2011, 07:19
I really didn't expect that kind of reaction from Alyssa ^^ thought the two of them would rather want these weapons to defend themselves should the need arise ^^
I'm at work for the next few hours so I might not get to post until a bit later today
Diamondeye
06-29-2011, 15:37
I really didn't expect that kind of reaction from Alyssa ^^ thought the two of them would rather want these weapons to defend themselves should the need arise ^^
She's not stupid. But she's not saying there's anything to be done for the "Leonin" (or whatever you want to call them) either. She just wants to know where to find the shards and get moving.
Greyblades
06-29-2011, 15:48
I forgot to mention but could someone tell me when everyone else gets to the third day? I cant realy do much when the POV character's incapacitated and I dont want to skip ahead.
Back for two days then gone again for four, gonna introduce my NPC.
TheLastDays
06-30-2011, 11:53
I forgot to mention but could someone tell me when everyone else gets to the third day? I cant realy do much when the POV character's incapacitated and I dont want to skip ahead.
Might be a while, the HTFs proper have only just begun their day. The village people and Bonny and Clyde are a good portion into it but the VP are waiting for B_Ray atm I guess ;)
TheLastDays
06-30-2011, 12:36
Visor, wht exactly is your character doing? You're supposed to be far away from that ship :D
I have no idea where my character was. I still don't. IF you tell me I will change my post. :D
TheLastDays
06-30-2011, 12:54
You're with Glungurd, Alain, Amalia, Drax and two guardsmen on the road to Leon. We're not going fast since we don't want to run into the army ;)
I got a better idea now. Can I kill a guardsman? (Use Dietrich to kill one, and still have both Rufus and Dietrich stay alive).
Greyblades
06-30-2011, 13:14
Visor, wht exactly is your character doing? You're supposed to be far away from that ship :D
What did he do? Shiv Thomas while he was unconcious?
Edit: just read it, what, was he following us or something?
TheLastDays
06-30-2011, 14:46
no, he was gone a few days and didn't know where his character was...
he's going to edit it, Visor, I'll PM you
I'm sorry, does my character need to do something to progress the Village People Party? I didn't see anything prompting him.
Greyblades
06-30-2011, 20:02
Wait why are they called the villiage people? And who's bonny and clyde?
Wait why are they called the villiage people? And who's bonny and clyde?
Because they have a penchant for wearing chaps! And it's Alyssa and Guantano, I believe. :laugh4:
TheLastDays
06-30-2011, 22:12
I'm sorry, does my character need to do something to progress the Village People Party? I didn't see anything prompting him.
Yea it's in one of the posts, I believe Amalia was asking him how he liked his first ride...
TheLastDays
06-30-2011, 23:16
Also, the HTFs are waiting for Seon, right?
Uhh, yeah.
I think I might break off from the group to gain some help in dealing with the magic-proof golem.
Just made a post, but I probably won't be able to contribute tomorrow at all, so feel free to move the party along without my input.
thefluffyone93
07-01-2011, 06:42
You know, I was planning on taking anyone who went with Morangul on a journey to find as many of
Neril's Shard weapons as possible.
Starting with the one that the Nameless Paladin used to defeat him.
I was also planning on adding a bit more info on the weapons, like what kind of weapons were made.
I was thinking a staff, a hammer, perhaps a mace/flail (like Witch King of Angmar's) or an axe, a longbow, a greatsword (which belonged to the Paladin), a dagger, and of course the rapier Essa.
Does that sound good?
Diamondeye
07-01-2011, 11:42
I was also planning on adding a bit more info on the weapons, like what kind of weapons were made.
I was thinking a staff, a hammer, perhaps a mace/flail (like Witch King of Angmar's) or an axe, a longbow, a greatsword (which belonged to the Paladin), a dagger, and of course the rapier Essa.
Does that sound good?
Not to me. I have a notion that the hard part should be finding the weapons, not using them. I won't say we've won once we have them, but it has to be difficult. We don't even know anything about many of the weapons. Allow me to expand on this. The Sword of the Lassaran royalty is one shard. The sword of the Paladin is one other. That leaves five. The odds that all (or any) of these are still "out there" in use are low, and even if they are (I think some of them should be, and some others might be hidden in tombs, etc.), finding information about them could be relatively hard, especially at long distances.
As for the distribution of weapons, I assume that this world has the same notion as the real one; swords are noble weapons. I imagine that at least 5 of the shard weapons are swords of some kind. Say, Essa the Rapier, Paladin Greatsword ("Morangul's Bane"), a normal longsword or two, and a bastard sword. The last two weapons would have to be sharp melee weapons such as axes, probably, although I expect a Warhammer might also fit in. Staves and longswords make no sense, daggers are tiny useless things and honestly a flail is just as dangerous to the one wielding it.
TheLastDays
07-01-2011, 11:58
I agree with DE pretty much. A big part of the game is to locate and retreive these weapons. So far I've always thought none of them are still in use, or they might be in use, but not in Lassara.
About the composition of the weapons, one rapier, one greatsword, a longsword and a bastard sword should be enough swords... at least one will be an axe
Not so keen on daggers ^^ - what's possible though is, that one of the shards has been worked into a staff or something a magic user would use to increase his powers.
Greyblades
07-01-2011, 13:02
Huh, I thought essa was a longsword not a rapier.
TheLastDays
07-01-2011, 13:05
I thought you mentioned it being a rapier first?
TheLastDays
07-01-2011, 14:19
So, DE, DiY do you guys want to post another scene where you leave town? I'll then get to post the approach of the army and the "siege"
Also, fluffy or Chaotix are you following the giant in it's trail?
Death is yonder
07-01-2011, 16:22
I'm not too sure where we're headed, but I'm guessing its south. I'll finish up something first then I'll crank out the update :yes:
*pokes 'khaan*
I'm waiting! :P
Greyblades
07-01-2011, 19:14
I thought you mentioned it being a rapier first?
I did? Where?
So, DE, DiY do you guys want to post another scene where you leave town? I'll then get to post the approach of the army and the "siege"
Also, fluffy or Chaotix are you following the giant in it's trail?
Yes, but I'm waiting for Seon to make a post to either stay or leave before I continue the story.
Which direction, roughly, is it going? And does it ever change said direction?
Also, I have an idea for one shard which I've discussed with TLD... but I'll keep it a secret for now.
seireikhaan
07-01-2011, 23:43
*pokes 'khaan*
I'm waiting! :P
Just a bit dear, a combination of temporary 'net shortage and me actually getting a proper night's sleep finally delayed me.
TheLastDays
07-01-2011, 23:56
Yes, but I'm waiting for Seon to make a post to either stay or leave before I continue the story.
Which direction, roughly, is it going? And does it ever change said direction?
Also, I have an idea for one shard which I've discussed with TLD... but I'll keep it a secret for now.
see that tower in the western part of Ayal Ryad Hyo? That's where he's headed
TheLastDays
07-02-2011, 12:40
I'm sorry guys, I know I need to post in the village people and Leon but I can't for the next few hours. Will get to it some time later tonight...
TLD, can you control my dude for the next four days while I'm gone? Thanks.
thefluffyone93
07-02-2011, 17:19
Ach, I've been meaning to respond to this for sometime so.....ahem.
Not to me. I have a notion that the hard part should be finding the weapons, not using them. I won't say we've won once we have them, but it has to be difficult. We don't even know anything about many of the weapons. Allow me to expand on this. The Sword of the Lassaran royalty is one shard. The sword of the Paladin is one other. That leaves five. The odds that all (or any) of these are still "out there" in use are low, and even if they are (I think some of them should be, and some others might be hidden in tombs, etc.), finding information about them could be relatively hard, especially at long distances.
But here's the thing; while the six remaining shard weapons are completely unknown to today's Lassaran's, the same can't be said for Morangul.
He's from 500 years ago, give or take 2 centuries, so he would have been in a time where the Shard weapons would have been more known. Now, I'm not saying Morangul would know the final resting places of all the weapons, but he would know what type of weapons they are.
As for the distribution of weapons, I assume that this world has the same notion as the real one; swords are noble weapons. I imagine that at least 5 of the shard weapons are swords of some kind. Say, Essa the Rapier, Paladin Greatsword ("Morangul's Bane"), a normal longsword or two, and a bastard sword. The last two weapons would have to be sharp melee weapons such as axes, probably, although I expect a Warhammer might also fit in. Staves and longswords make no sense, daggers are tiny useless things and honestly a flail is just as dangerous to the one wielding it.
Okay, I can agree with the dagger being a bit wimpy (I was just trying to make a range of weapons for everyone), but I would think that the weapons weren't made to be "noble", they were made for battle. They were forged to prevent any sort of unholy evil from entering Lassara, so I would expect a bit more hard hitting weapons, and even a staff for a cleric. As TLD's history said, they were given to the mightiest heroes, not the royalty (with the obvious exception of Essa).
Now that I'm here typing, I might as well see if this is possible.....
As I stated before, I was planning on going after "Morangul's Bane", the greatsword the Paladin used.
So, I was going to have Morangul and his companions (if they so choose) travel to the ancient Paladin Stronghold (insert mystical holy name here). He would deduce the possible location of the greatsword by knowing 2 things
1) The location of the stronghold, as he assaulted it back in his day
and
2) That Paladin Grand-masters and great heroes of the Paladin Order were buried there with their weapons, meaning the Paladin that defeated him would most likely be buried there with the sword.
Now, if this is going to work, 3 questions must be asked.
1) Does the Paladin Order still exist?
2) Is the Golem and his friend traveling there as well?
and the big one...
3) Would the fact that Morangul knows this much break the game?
Of course, I would only go through with this if TLD approves, so for now, I LOLLYGAG.
Diamondeye
07-02-2011, 18:39
LOLLYGAG is an awesometastic word. Sure, one of them might be clerical warmace then, I guess. I think the Paladin Order should still exist (perhaps only as a weak one though) so that Morangul's knowledge of the place would not be imbalancing since he needs help to face the Paladins guarding it! Where would you say the Temple is?
Also, I plan on Alyssa "tripping over" one of the other weapons by singing a song she's learnt somewhere, earlier, and then realize that the hero mentioned in it might carry a shard weapon. That will only reveal the former owner of the weapon and that it is a sword, though. We still need to find a way to get more info. This weapon might also have been buried with its owner; perhaps that's the subject of additional verses that Alyssa does not know but we find someone who does. This is open for critique of course but I think it's way cool?
TLD and I discussed these weapons for a while a few nights ago, and we both came upon the idea of one of them being turned into a polearm; TLD even had an image of how he imagines it would look, I think. :3
I'll resume my story-posting after I've caught some shuteye. :bow:
I think a dagger could definitely work, if it had some kind of power attached to it.
Maybe it turns the wielder invisible. I like the idea of that.
In fact, I bet a shard-tipped arrow with a shard-plated bow would work too, and since the shards attract each other the arrow would always magically return to the bow.
The possibilities are pretty endless if one has some creativity. We just want to make sure all seven are diversified enough and have something to make them unique, so that they are not just all "Generic [insert weapon] of Holiness".
Greyblades
07-03-2011, 15:14
A shard plated bow is abit much. There's only so much metal you can get out of 1/7th of a longsword and I've been wondering whether or not they even melted down the fragments instead of just fusing them into a new weapon; I would imagine a magic weapon would get screwy if it was damaged to the extent of melting.
Essa, as far as I am concerned, is a lighting magic longsword. I wouldnt have a problem with making it a rapier except I kinda have issues with a rapier being able to take a guy's head off in one swing so I'd have to rewrite my posts to make that happen and, well, I'm a lazy git so the chances of that are low.
I guess Alyssa and Guantano are a post or two away from bumping into two elves and an aistar on the road. :laugh4:
As for the shard weapons, it doesn't hurt to write a little story for each one, even if none of our characters ever come to wield them; look at Frostmourne in World of Warcraft, no other weapon in the series is as steeped in lore, and players don't even get to wield it.
I guess that we've reached a consensus that two of these seven weapons are Essa (a longsword) and "Morangul's Bane" (a claymore or zweihänder?). I'd suggest that a glaive/spontoon, a rapier/smallsword and an axe of some description find their way into the line-up too. The remaining two, well there's alot of ideas circulating around (daggers, staves, bows, hammers, mauls, maces, more swords); I think it'd be nice for the story if the Princess came to possess one of the items, though.
TheLastDays
07-03-2011, 20:00
I'm happy with reducing the amount of swords as well, as in, it's fine with me. Right now with all the current ideas and the already existing weapons we have Essa (longsword), Moranguls Bane (claymore-like weapon, although it should probably be called something else ^^), the sword that Alyssa remembers from a song, which is a cool idea, imo. Maybe that could be a Rapier-like sword then?
So that's three swords. Other than that there's an axe and a polearm in the making ^^ - leaves two weapons of which I'd like one to be a magic user's item, maybe a cleric's staff that the princess could use. Leaves one, I'll take any ideas for that but of course the weapons should have some unique feature. So far Essa binds itself to her user until death and has these lightning abilities. I'd suggest the remaining weapons have some kind of speciality too. So, whoever has ideas can contact me in private. So far Chaotix has already proposed an axe to me and has invented some features about it ;)
@Visor: Sure, although I'm not so sure how to resolve the current situation with your NPC ^^
Diamondeye
07-03-2011, 21:18
I'll get the details about the sword (which is not going to be a rapier, but a bastard sword) down, perhaps tomorrow, and send them.
TheLastDays
07-03-2011, 21:23
Also fluffy I'll PM you about that order ;)
Greyblades
07-03-2011, 22:26
We could have one shard embedded into a shield or a breast plate or there could be one or two that have been turned into magic amulets or wands.
Alright, sorry Seon, but we've waited like 3 days for a post.
I'mma continue the story so Frijyk and Morangul don't fall behind. I'll leave it ambiguous enough that you can either join us or leave at your will.
thefluffyone93
07-04-2011, 02:45
OK!
I just made a wall o' text explaining (what I think) the fields of magic are.
If I need to change or add anything, let me know.
But I think I covered most magic that everyone is currently using,
including the demons, while still leaving some room.
Death is yonder
07-04-2011, 05:43
but many scholars have
speculated that Demon magic deals mostly in destructive magic as well as manipulative magic, such as illusions and the power to persuade people."
Alaria's a demon! :wacko:
Hmm, that should be most of it really, but maybe Morangul could make mention of even more unknown types, such as Fey magic, especially since they (Frijyk and Morangul) experienced it first-hand.
I guess Alyssa and Guantano are a post or two away from bumping into two elves and an aistar on the road. :laugh4:
"Now what business does an elf, a druid and a... white tiger have on the road out of their leafy kingdom?" :P
Edit:
DE, should we head west?
It seems some were lost in the northern realm of Tarania; some seem to have been carried to the west and for some we have no clue as no one knew where they bearers were headed when they were lost.
It seems likeliest that Alyssa especially would want to get these shards as soon as possible (and by default Guantano will follow), the question now remains whether to link up with the elves first.
thefluffyone93
07-04-2011, 06:00
Alaria's a demon! :wacko:
Hmm, that should be most of it really, but maybe Morangul could make mention of even more unknown types, such as Fey magic, especially since they (Frijyk and Morangul) experienced it first-hand.
I was going to get into that in another post in which Morangul explains that there are many other forms of magic out there that are considered "minor fields", or as of yet undiscovered (to the majority of magic users, at least) types of magic; He would also explain how many can be considered subsets of the major fields, or have connections to both.
Alaria's powers of Illusion would probably fall under the "minor field/undiscovered side of magic; I was planning on a mixture of both, since illusion magic is quite common, but illusion magic of her (and Fey's in general) caliber is not. I would probably say it is more connected to the major Nature field rather than Demon field.
..........I'm really getting into this, aren't I?
EDIT
Frijyk wasn't there when Alaria snapped, he came in shortly after.
Also, as I stated before, I have decided on going after the Paladin's Sword.
If the Golem is headed for it as well, Morangul and Fryjik will go as well.
If the Golem is not headed there, they will still follow, and probably run away
once Morangul actually realizes its a golem their dealing with.
TheLastDays
07-04-2011, 08:56
The thing about the magic fields is fine, as I said, I'll PM you about the paladin.
We could have one shard embedded into a shield or a breast plate or there could be one or two that have been turned into magic amulets or wands.
Well I'd rather have them embedded in weapons tbh. as I said a clerical staff would be fine but the rest should be proper weapons
TheLastDays
07-04-2011, 09:09
Also the guy (Serak) shouting in front of Leon can probably be heard by the characters a bit south of the town, if you want them to ;)
Death is yonder
07-04-2011, 10:37
I do suppose that would ruin the mood and get them up and running again.
TheLastDays
07-04-2011, 10:42
that's fine then :P don't wanna ruin your mood ;)
Death is yonder
07-04-2011, 11:00
It was meant to be ruined :P Just a temporary reprieve from the madness around them! I'm thinking that Secura's character wouldn't really want to consort with humans, but will just wait for confirmation before me/DE proceed with the trip, probably to the west.
I'm thinking that Secura's character wouldn't really want to consort with humans, but will just wait for confirmation before me/DE proceed with the trip, probably to the west.
She'd be incredibly apprehensive yes... :P
TheLastDays
07-04-2011, 11:42
Well you guys hold the information we wanted from Leon so you have to remain findable :P now that the old man will die ^^
Death is yonder
07-04-2011, 16:41
She'd be incredibly apprehensive yes... :P
Hmm I guess I'll post a short filler first then.
now that the old man will die ^^
Oh most delighted our host is :wacko: :clown:
thefluffyone93
07-04-2011, 17:12
Well, at least your not stuck with a giant castle crushing Golem.
That's immune to magic.
MAGIC.
BOOOO
Diamondeye
07-04-2011, 17:39
DE, should we head west?
No, being safe is worth more than being close to the speculated location of the shards. For now, stick with south.
TheLastDays
07-04-2011, 17:52
DiY I actually meant that the speech he gave to ask for the surrender of the town could be heard everywhere, magically... the remark "Get them to shut up" was just between Alastor and Serak :P
Greyblades
07-04-2011, 22:36
I've been reading through the Order of the stick webcomic and I've just had a thought: this world has elves, demons, undead and little gnome-things, would it be much of a stretch to think this universe have a load of adventurers? It might be interesting if we ended up running into a bunch of other adventuring groups going around trying to fight the thirteen, heck it could even be put into lore; I could easily see Udine and Cantus being in an adventurer party with a bunch of others before Cantus became king.
I've been reading through the Order of the stick webcomic and I've just had a thought: this world has elves, demons, undead and little gnome-things, would it be much of a stretch to think this universe have a load of adventurers? It might be interesting if we ended up running into a bunch of other adventuring groups going around trying to fight the thirteen, heck it could even be put into lore; I could easily see Udine and Cantus being in an adventurer party with a bunch of others before Cantus became king.
There could certainly be other wandering groups of people, though I think if you don't want to call them mercenaries or bandits then they have to be almost as complex as the groups we're starting to form. Because "adventuring" is generally not a very profitable profession. You either have to be stealing from others, taking bounty or other kinds of missions, or trying to raid ancient temples for salvage. But since the world is mostly civilized, there aren't a whole lot of abandoned towers, temples, and dungeons.
Personally, I think it will be cool to see how parties split and join in the future, and how the different characters within them interact.
Greyblades
07-05-2011, 01:02
Never played any games based on dungeons and dragons? There's probably been no lack of evil cults, wizard's keeps (like morangul's), dragon's lairs, all sorts of different things have probably popped up over 900 years to make adventuring somewhat profitable at one point or another. My main idea I wanted to convey (which I admit I stole from OOTS) is that if Cantun a paladin and Udine a warrior were members of an adventuring group we could have the shards be in posession of the group's members. I have afew examples:
1: If there was a wizard in the group he could have recieved one of the shards and now it's sitting in his old wizard's tower or dungeon that he retired to when he got old.
2: The group had a Monk and now is being guarded in some monastary by members of a religious order the Monk started after retiring.
3: The group's rogue could have made it big and decided to be buried with his shard in a trap filled toumb somewhere.
4: The cleric could have become a high priest of the local religion and his shard is in one of the religious symbols passed down the line of high priests like a staff.
Ugh I think I'm not making much sense, sorry tired.
TheLastDays
07-05-2011, 01:53
Thing about the shard weapons is they spur their bearers on to go out and do something active. They want to be used, not kept as trohpies. They aren't a great choice if you want to retire somewhere and settle down.
Greyblades
07-05-2011, 02:18
Is this sign that you're taking this proposal seriously?
Well I dont realy expect they would have settled down the second they got them, but I dont think they wouldn't carry on adventuring after they get to the point where they cant walk, after that even with a magical spur to action a trophy's pretty much become's thier only use for the shards aside from paperweight. They could have passed the shards down to thier successors and if they died before then I would assume they would have been buried with the weapons.
I'm looking for ways to make sure the shards are accessable but not easily acquired and the idea of taking the shards from the old guard kinda appeals.
thefluffyone93
07-05-2011, 03:00
I'm trying to think about....something....
But I'm to busy waiting to see if anyone plays the 1812 Overture.
With the cannons, of course.
Happy fourth of July!
EDIT OF ANGER
GAAAAAR.
I just missed the Boston Pops performing it!
Why did I decide to post this?!?
AAAAAARRRRRGH!
........time to watch on youtube....
EDIT OF JOY
I just watched the live one in D.C over the Lincoln Memorial!
Purtyful.......so purtyful.
Back to my lollygagging!
So I see that Alaria is bearing down on Guantano and Alyssa, who're approaching Tah/Raina and Kyran along the road... HTFs Redux? :laugh4:
I'm still waiting for 'khaan to say something, unsure that DE/DiY can really throw out another 'filller' post without being on top of us. :3
seireikhaan
07-05-2011, 10:02
I'll have an update once I've had a few hours of sleep to recuperate the not-sleep I got on my uncle's couch.
TLD, are we about to have a boss fight or something?
TheLastDays
07-06-2011, 16:07
depends on how you react :P Might as well go without a fight, if there is a fight I doubt you will defeat him though, this is a more tricky foe than Enego ;)
I just wanted to rattle you a bit and also pass some time since you've reached night time already while the other groups are a bit behind ;)
thefluffyone93
07-06-2011, 23:21
Gar.....I was reading stories about the Slender Man on DeviantArt.
Now I can't help but think he is attacking us.....
TheLastDays
07-08-2011, 07:10
I don't know these stories...
But I know we're waiting on your post :P
Well, you still haven't told us what we're fighting TLD...
TheLastDays
07-08-2011, 13:33
Why should you know before your characters know?
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