"No that would be all. I am ready for The introduction and The First Training Session." Arthuria says to The Guard Captain.
As She looked around, seeing only remnants of dead bodies she for a moment cursed. There was not enough left, to resurect them into zombies... maybe skeletons... For a moment she considered something else. Maybe wrights... but goblis souls would make a weak wrights... She hummed. As skeletons they were worthless... but maybe she could combine the souls of dead goblins into one powerful wright - a spectral undead with combat abilities. "Eike. We shall gather the souls of goblins killed here." She commanded her minion. "Then, when you keep them in place, bound, I shall mold them into with construct and bind them..." Ida ordered. It was not something she done before - well, she raised wrights before. Later on, she planned to go after bandits...
"Got it!" Mylea shouts back, sliding the stone into her satchel, as she raises her hands to cast a barrier.
"I hope, it goes well." Laughing a bit, it seemed like it would all work itself out. A small part of her was curious at what this woman's business was, but it was unlikely she planned on sharing it. no matter. These things had a way of coming back later. It wasn't worth worrying about for now. Eventually she'd probably find out sooner, or later. With that small distraction, she felt she'd finally get proper sleep then investigate the town's markets for proper supplies.
Avella said goodbye to old men as she leaves him and villiage and she noticed magical flare. "Well, druids must be wait for me." She said to hersellf and run a cross the bridge on other side of the river and then run in the direction of magical flare. "Please Everlight, give me strength and stamina to hastle on time to these who calling my help." She said pray as she run, hoping to not missed place where it was thrown spell.
Finally a guard comes to inform him that the captain is now available, and leads him to a small mostly empty room. There's a simple wooden desk, a bearded man in armor sitting behind it, and an empty chair in front of it. “Good day, sir, I am Captain Garlan and I am in charge of the village's guards. How may I help you?” The man introduces himself and gives Anton a sign to sit down. (Sorry for the way, bit of poor planning on my part there.) “Then I will see you tomorrow, Ser Pendragon, to introduce you to your students. Until then and have a nice day. Goodbye.” The captain takes his leave to go back to his work. With that taken care of she is free to go where she wants and do what she wants for the rest of the day. (Sorry if I did not make it clear enough, but the training will start the next day.) The two women get to work, and at first everything is going fine... but then there's unexpected interference coming from the ashes. With surprise Ida realizes that at least some of the goblins and buildings were destroyed by magical fire, and the magical energies left behind are interfering with her own spell... Spoiler: Necromancy 1d100 = 33 Necromancy: +30 Knowledge: Necromancy: +10 Total: 73 ...but Ida is not some random apprentice necromancer, and neither is Eike. With some effort the two manage to overcome this obstacle, even without her using Ida's tattoos, and soon Ida has her wight, though she is left feeling rather exhausted from casting the spell.
(No worries, it's all good.) Still pondering if he should risk opening up a school of his own again, Anton snapped out of it as a guard told him the captain was ready to meet. So the old man follows him to the simply office, "Good day, Captain Garlan. I am Anton, a weathered veteran as you can see." He chuckled as he sits down, "I know you're a busy man, so I'll come out and say why I'm here today. I wish to offer my expertise, and help train the new recruits. I once owned a martial school in the capital, sadly, some nobles didn't take a liking to how I thought their children. They said it was... unrefined for their noble duels." The old man made up a story, lying about why he was really kicked out of the capital.
Spoiler: Barrier 1d100 = 3 Nature Magic: +10 Total: 13 Mylea is able to erect a barrier, but she has no time to properly reinforce it. The beast unleashes its breath, the frost slamming into the barrier and quickly overpowering it, then reaching her before she can react. Spoiler: Galza's Reaction 1d100 = 6 Spoiler: Jonas' Reaction 1d100 = 4 Her two companions fare quite poorly as well, the frost reaching them before they can dodge. Quickly all three of them are covered in frost, the chilling cold draining their strength and slowing them down. Fortunately it all ends after just a few seconds and the beast seems unable to attack right after using its breath, but still the trio is left weakened. If they keep getting hit by the breath attack, there will likely be consequences such as frost bite... assuming that the beast does not kill them with its claws and deadly bite first. Spoiler: Random Encounter 1d100 = 82 Previous Encounter: +10 Total: 92 There are no more distractions and uninvited guests, and Komi is able to get a good sleep. She wakes up the next morning feeling well-rested and refreshed. Spoiler: Rushing to Help 1d100 = 40 Unfortunately Avella is not familiar with the forest and its paths, thus she keeps getting slowed down by trees and bushes that get in her way. She is certain she's headed in the right direction, but she is not there yet. (Ouch, some very poor rolls there...)
Garlan takes a long look at him and nods. “Yes, some nobles can be a bit... demanding, shall we say... about the quality of education their children receive, appearance taking priority over practicality. Fortunately our lord and his wife are a bit more reasonable... Well, I already have a person to teach the recruits that are decent with a bow, and another person to teach them sword fighting... but there are still more recruits that need training, so I could use a third person... however, before we talk about it more I need to know what your skills are.” He looks at Anton expectantly.
Avella pray in her mind to Everlight for help in this challenge, but didn't do it in voice, to spare her breath for running by trees and bushes. She reminded herself about her brother, who would probably use teleport or spell hastle to get faster to his goal, but she doubt that Priman would help her with that. No, it is better when he stay far away from her. Avella keep her focus on running and to not lost her own goal.
Though I feel the cold hand of death, the mother shall always be there to warm my soul. Mylea inhales, letting the cold pass through her, before lifting her arms and chanting. Reaching out to the nearby vines, she wills them to lash out and coil around the wolf's neck, cutting off its breath, and keeping it from charging them.
Arthuria takes her leave from The barracks and uses The Time to make herself a proper picture of The Town. The walks trough it to lesen The Layout and perhaps meet some New faces aswell.
"Yes, unfortunately finese, and grace mean nothing in an actual war." Anton replied, a little thankful the captain bought his lie. Then as he's informed about the other instructors, "I see. Then I can handle every other weapon you might have them use. I was quite the warrior back in my day, from spears, axes, shields, clubs, sticks, slings, whips. As long as it's a weapon, I can find a way to kill anyone with it." The old man brags about himself, "But I know words are only worth so much, feel free to suggest a way for me to prove my worth... as long as it isn't actual combat, as you can see. My body isn't as youthful as I'd like it to be."
The journey to the marketplace was rather simple. She’d need some food, and a few other basic supplies to properly set up in her new mostly barren home…but while she was out there, looking for some better alchemy supplies and seeing what rumours were currently floating around town were important.
Ida chuckled... then slowly started giggling, before laughing evil laugh as she looked over her creation. Yes... she could use it. She would have the undead spy/assassin work well in her service. "Good work Eike~" she said with a chuckle. She wondered, just how much was left of her friend in her undead servant. She did remember the nights the two of them spent together, serving lady- She shook her head. It would do good for now to concentrate on situation at hand. The bandits had mage... but they were bandits according to goblins... maybe they were adventurers? She turned to ghosts. "Go and find the camp of bandits who destroyed your village." She ordered. For now, it would be best to rest... if she decided to attack the bandits... it should be at night. She sat down and allowed herself to relax.
At least the rooms are kept nice. Well, one of 'em. "It's not bad, Ellie. I'll take it." She looks back to the waitress after examining the room. "I can't say I'm satisfied yet, but that can wait, eh?" The naive act probably earns her more attention than she'd get without it. Standard fare for whores and others tryin' to get a certain type of attention. Not that it can't be fun. "You mind escortin' me back downstairs, love? Need to pay the man and all." She smiles. Once back at the bar, Lydia tosses the portly bartender a couple Gil. "For the room and food tonight and tomorrow mornin'." She looks around for a table.
The frost melts off her and the cold leaves her, at least for now, allowing her to focus on the task at hand. At her chanting a number of nearby vines respond and lash out at the beast, trying to restrain it. The wolf notices what is happening and tries to dodge... Spoiler: Mylea's Spell 1d100 = 72 Nature Magic: +10 Total: 82 Spoiler: Beast Escape 1d100 = 4 Agility: +20 Strength: +20 Total: 44 …but despite its agility it is no use, the vines are too numerous and too fast. Soon it is restrained, its movements greatly limited. The beast immediately attempts to break free, but its considerable strength is not enough to overcome the vines. All it can do is thrush around in vain... Spoiler: Jonas' Attack 1d100 = 14 Restrained: +30 Total: 44 Spoiler: Galza's Attack 1d100 = 9 Restrained: +30 Total: 39 Jonas and Galza use this chance to attack, but the beast proves quite illusive. The woodcutter's axe barely grazes its side and the wound closes right away, while Galza misses outright as the beast ducks and her mighty kick passes above it. Suddenly the beast, having managed to free its throat, opens its mouth as if preparing another frosty breath... As Avella thinks about her brother teleporting she realizes that doing so in an unfamiliar dense forest might not be such a good idea – there's no way to be sure where one would teleport to. And using a haste spell isn't much better – if anything it will make it easier to crush into an obstacle. Her imagination helpfully provides some images: Her brother teleporting himself right above a forest pool only to then fall down into the cold and dirty water... her brother teleporting himself in some thorny bushes, his clothes getting ruined as he tries to untangle himself and get out, leaving him almost naked until he can get some new clothes... her brother running way too fast and smashing face-first into the trunk of an ancient tree... she can't help but chuckle at the images as she continues to rush to her destination. Eventually she is forced to stop and catch her breath... Spoiler: Rushing to Help 1d100 = 64 Previous Progress: +10 Total: 74 ...but as she looks through the trees to see what lies ahead Avella discovers that while she was lost in thought she has found her goal. Ahead of her is a small forest clearing. A black wolf-like beast is there, entangled in vines and trying to free itself while dodging the attacks of Jonas and Galza. Mylea is a bit further behind them, watching. Having caught her breath Avella realizes that if she were to attack now she would have the element of surprise, since the beast seems to be unaware of her presence. At first the ghosts just look at her, confused, but when Eike points at the footprints the bandits left behind the two finally get it and float away, following the tracks. When they are lost from sight Eike turns to her mistress. “Something doesn't add up. It is quite unusual for bandits to steal everything they can and destroy the rest.” she notes, then frowns as she looks at her mistress. “You seem exhausted. You should use this chance and rest. I will stand guard until the ghosts return.” She suggests, for a moment sounding almost the same as when she was alive. Since she was already planning to rest Ida has no reason to disagree. Sitting down she quickly falls asleep. And as she sleeps she starts dreaming... Spoiler: Ida's Rest 1d100 = 8 At first she dreams of being a simple maid in service of lady Livinia... ...then she dreams of serving her lady in more carnal ways, sometimes alone and other times together with Eike... ...and then the dream skips ahead again, to her meeting with lady Victoria. But in the dream both Ida and Victoria are completely naked while they talk. Again the lady starts teasing her with her foot, quickly getting her horny and wet... but this time, as she is about to leave, Ida is stopped by the lady... Before the dream can go further Eike shakes her awake and informs her that the ghosts are back. Ida takes a minute to fully wake up, then orders the ghosts to report. Spoiler: Goblin Ghosts 1d100 = 83 Whether due to luck or skill – but probably luck – the two ghosts have good news to report - apparently they found something... even if it is not quite what she expected. “No camp, just old stones, one guard, and a hole in the ground.” Is the ghosts' short report. “Old stones? That could be a ruin of some sort... The guard is clear enough. And the 'hole in the ground' could be a mine... Could we have found the mine we are looking for? Or at least another old mine?” Eike wonders. Ida just nods as she wonders the same... and tries to ignore her arousal. Having rested for a few hours she is no longer tired and is able to use her full power, but her dreams have left her quite aroused, her pussy wet. It is quite distracting and will make things more difficult for her... but the sun is starting to set. If they leave now and rush, they should be able to reach the suspected mine just after sunset. If Ida chooses to stay and take care of her arousal – or have Eike take care of it – she will waste some precious time and be forced to travel at night at least part of the way, but she won't be distracted and will be able to focus fully. Decisions, decisions... (I'm going to take some time before I reply to the rest of the posts.)
Avella couldn't hold herself on thought of ridiculus scenario in which would happen by her jerk brother. She tried to remind herself that he is still her halfbrother, as paladin of Everlight she should be forgivefull and mercifull, but after all these meeting with him, it was nice thought that perfect asshole would fall in something like this. Well, except of forcing him to march naked. That fate Avella fear most and didn't wish it to her worst enemy to happen such thing. "Ewen if it would be so funny for me, ha, ha" She said on thought of her brother. Finally, she finded her goal and seen for first time wolf-like beast, fighting against group of hunters. Elf calm down her breath, taking off her back shield and getting ready her sword, blessing it with pray to Everlight. "Holy Sarenrae, please bless my blade to strike evil with divinity power, support my arms in fight and give my shield your protection." She whisper pray and then go with her sword to attack beast back limbs. She know about lumbers piercing wolf heart, so maybe is she managed to cut off his limbs, they will be able to take monster in captivyty and learn what it is. The best option would be cutting it head off, by from her position it would be better to use element of surprise.
Sighing, Mylea swallows a flare of irritation, as she raises her hands to enchant the vines once more and coil them around the beast's throat, adding some crushing pressure this time.
Marika's layout is quite confusing, the streets twisting and turning – clearly there was not enough planning before the construction started. Fortunately most buildings are made of wood, so it will be easy to tear them down and build new, better organized ones when the time comes. But for now she will have to make do with what is there. Spoiler: Random Encounter d100 = 29 As she explores the village she overhears parts of various conversations. ------------- “I saw it!” “Sure you did.” “I really did!” “While drunk.” “T-that doesn't matter!” “In the middle of the night.” “T-that-” “With clouds covering the sky.” “...” “See it during the day, when sober. Then I might believe you.” The men continue walking in silence. ------------- “It's cursed, I tell you! Cursed!” “A cursed gem. Right. And it just happens to be in Marika, huh.” “Fine, don't believe me! Not my fault if you find it and vanish because of it! Like that guy's wife!” “Sure. Whatever you say, buddy...” The first man gives up in trying to convince the second and shuts up. ------------- “She received another love letter?” “She did. But this one was different – it was spiked with some sort of aphrodisiac...” “Oh. That's a jerk move. I hope she noticed on time...” “She did, and she's not happy. Neither is her husband.” “My husband would not be happy either if some unknown man kept sending me love letters.” The two women are soon lost from sight. ------------- Sadly, the little snippets, while curious, are of little value to her right now. But at least she manages to get used to Marika's roads, so it will be easier to find her way in a hurry or if she ever manages to get lost. “A pity. Making you fight two of my boys seemed like the perfect test.” Garlan smirks. “Very well, no actual combat. Still, you should be able to handle a few training dummies, right? Regular ones, not the enchanted ones that fight back.” He reassures him. “We have a large training yard and all sorts of weapons available. Pick a few weapons you want to try and I'll watch you fight a few training dummies. That should be enough of a demonstration... if you are as good as you say.” The captain suggests. To her mild disappointment Komi discovers that Marika doesn't have a marketplace - not yet. There is a dedicated place for it, but most of the shops and stalls around it are still empty - apparently most merchants are waiting for Marika to grow a bit more before they decide it's worth the risk to come here. Still, there are some shops and stalls to see: * A few merchants selling various foods at their stalls: vegetables, eggs, meats, mushrooms, river fish... some of the foods are cooked, others are raw. * A few more selling various things the locals might need, such as fabrics. * A general store offering all sorts of items, so there could be something of use to her... if she's really lucky. * A future book store, not yet open. No one is quite sure what sort of books will be sold there. * A potion shop (she is told about a second, cheaper potion shop elsewhere in the village). * Two bakeries competing with each other. * A tailor and three seamstresses competing with each, and there are rumors of another tailor arriving soon(ish). * A shop that is supposed to open later during the day, apparently owned by some young sorceress. No one is sure exactly what she will have to offer. * And a lone peddler, his cart full of various things – no way to tell if any of them are worth anything. Also, she is told that there are two blacksmiths, one making tools for the villagers, the other making weapons and armor for the local guards. Spoiler: Rumors d100 = 36 Most of the rumors she hears sound like silly little stories people have made up: a naked elf that can be seen only at night, either under the full moon or when there is no moon (depending on the version); regular trees that walk around like people; a coin that brings great fortune when found and then vanishes, to be found by someone else; a monster living in the river next to the village, somehow unnoticed by anyone; a talking horse looking for its lost rider; and many more. The one about two people competing who will open a better brothel could be true – not that it helps her if it is. While some of the rumors are likely based on real things – as is often the case with rumors – the ones she heard are of little use to her, at least on their own. “I hope you enjoy your stay, miss. Do let me know if there's anything I can do to make it more pleasant.” Ellie locks the door again and escorts her down to the bar. The bartender takes the money and nods at Ellie, who hands her the key. “Enjoy your stay, miss.” She repeats. As she looks around Lydia spots a few empty tables, two of them relatively clean. One is in the corner, away from the other patrons, perfect if she would rather be by herself. The other is close to the stairs up. “Which table would you like, miss?” Ellie asks, standing close by.
