Baron of Spades 2011/07/18(Mon)18:19 No. 327803 ID: 2ae337
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"Ach-ka...we couldn't have picked a worse time to come home...damn market quarters were damned near blocked today."

"Well the ranchers are here selling their stock, what do you expect? Gorod needs space or they start getting hungry."

"Yeah I know...it's just...Ach ka, too much. What you gonna do now Veni?"

"Not sure, there's a lot I want to do but I'm not sure what to do first."

"Well I'm gonna go see Minujia. I still don't know what she's saying but from what I understand, she wants me to act 'more like a husband' whatever she means by that."

>>327803

Tell your brother we wish him well in his new marriage, please.

Baron of Spades 2011/07/18(Mon)18:23 No. 327805 ID: 2ae337
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Well there you have it. I can go to the family estate, where Gyoji, and my father are, I can check on my friend Gavez who...apparently is standing over there...or somewhere else. You got me home alive you can decide.

>>327805

Gavez is right there, it'd be rude to not say hello and catch up a little.

>>327805
The convenient one first. Gavez.

Baron of Spades 2011/07/18(Mon)19:02 No. 327816 ID: 2ae337
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>>327807
True enough...though talking with him feels a bit like a chore...

"Oh. H-h-h-h-i Ven-n-n-ni-nnnnn-niiian. I-i-it-sssss beennnnnnnNNUH a wh-wh-while. You c-c-c-could-d-d n-n-no-na-not-t-t-t-t have-vuh choo-choo-chosen a w-w-wo-worse t-t-t-t-t-TIME to c-c-c-come h-h-h-home."

See what I mean?

"Oh really Gav? Why is that?"

"It-t-tsss b-b-b-bu-been thu-th-thr-three cent-t-t-t-t-urrrrr-ies. That-t-t-t-t-t m-mum-means it-t-ts th-that-t-t t-t-t-time-mmmmmmmMMM AGAIN!"

"Oh yeah. I forgot."

'F-f-f-orgot-t-t-t?!"

"Well the last one only happened like ten years before I was born, how do you expect me to keep track of it?"

"Um I-i-i-i-i-i d-ddddunno. Muh-maybe a l-l-l-litt-t-t-t-le l-l-less time with Yv-v-v-vvvviel..."

Don't bring her into this Gav..."

"W-well y-y-you n-n-n-n-know it-t-t-ssss t-t-t-tah-tr-true. I-i-n f-f-fffact sh-she h-ha-ha-has a ssssssssurp-p-p-prise w-wait-t-ting fro ya-you."

"Surprise?"

>>327816
"Oh. Hi Venian. It's been a while. You could not have chosen a worse time to come home."

"It's been about three centuries. That means it's time AGAIN."

"Forgot?"

"Um. I dunno. Maybe less time with Yviel?"

"Well you know it's true. In fact she has a surprise waiting for you."

Good surprise or bad surprise? Time again for what?

Also get this guy a translator slave or something goddamn.

ask if it will be potentially horribly fatal.

Ask him what it is. It can't be all that bad it isn't like you knocked this person up or anything, right?

...Right?

>>327816
What is he talking about?
Also, go check on Yviel and introduce her to Gyoji.

Baron of Spades 2011/07/18(Mon)23:18 No. 327899 ID: 2ae337
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>>327819
It's not entirely his fault. Rezan magic and human magic doesn't mix well. And being the child of a human mage and a Rezan mage makes him...well you see.

>>327819
"What surprise?"

"Oh...y-y-y-yo-you'llllllllll ss-s-ss-s-s-e-see. Why sp-p-p-poil it-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t? She'lllll b-b-b-beeee w-wwuh-wait-t-t-ting-g-g fffffffffffFOR you in th-th-that-t-t-t place. 'you-ooo-o-o wuh-wuh-would-d-d-d-d nnnnnnnn-know' sssssh-sh-sh-she said-d-d-d-d-d. I-i-i-i St-stu-still d-d-d-d-unno why she isssssss s-s-s-so interest-t-t-t-ed-d-d-d-d innnnnn-NAH you."

"I was persistent. And the idea of a grandmother and grandson together must be very enticing for her."


"Oh and before I forget, I have an Eastaland mage I need karved."

"Is it-t-t-t-t-t ffff-f-fresh-sh-sh?"

"Enough."

"C-c-c-c-ome bb-b-b-by aft-t-t-tter your ss-s-s-sssss-ceremm-mu-muh-mony. I'll g-g-gg-get t-t-ttt-to work onnnnnnnnnnnnNUH that-t-t-t. Annn-ythii-i-ing else-sssss?"

>>327894
Oh I hope not to do that yet. It would be very awkward.

not at the moment i suppose.

>>327899
You're probably already a daddy or something. Anyway, sounds like you should check out that Yviel thing. Could be important to know of it now rather than have the surprise blindside you later.

>>327899
So where is this location you supposedly know?

Also, what's with the burned/exploded building?

Baron of Spades 2011/07/19(Tue)09:37 No. 328038 ID: 2ae337
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>>327974
What? No. That was the off site academy for the Makag magic users...before Gavez blew it up during one of his fits. He does that sometimes. Even though he's a damn genius it pays to stay away from him. No, he's referring to the spot where Yviel and I became more than just student and teacher.

Baron of Spades 2011/07/19(Tue)09:38 No. 328039 ID: 2ae337
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"Venian..."

"Yviel! You have no idea how happy I am to see yo-"

Baron of Spades 2011/07/19(Tue)09:41 No. 328042 ID: 2ae337
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"Something wrong?"

"I-you-then-I."

"Never change Veni. You're so cute when you're surprised."

"But then that time before I left. I-I mean we-the. Bluh."

I-i-i-i-i. You were right. I'm a father. I think I-need a second.

>>328042
Damn, I can see why you went for her, she's hot. Also, this is sort of messed up. In several ways.

Anyway, take your time and gather your wits, then ask what happens now.

>>328042
Hand her off to us while you think. We'll get the answers you need.
Also, what was that he said about "grandmother and grandson together"? How are you related to this person?

>>328048
didn't you pay attention? that is his grandma. now apparently has a kid by him from that one time. and i don't think we should spread to her. don't see much reason for it.

>>328048
Nope on passing us onto her. Secrets tend to be spilled then and I don't see much value in it. Veni can get the answers himself.

Baron of Spades 2011/07/19(Tue)10:50 No. 328063 ID: 2ae337
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>>328048
>>328055
>>328051
Yes it's not that difficult. She was part of my grandfather's harem before he passed away. No relation except through her only grandson Iagn.

"Veni are you alright?"

"Yes I-I just need a moment to accept this."

"Still so young..."

think you should spring that a sibling for it may be on the way? anyway, relax.

Knowing your luck you sired twins or something.

>>328063
Once again the lack of information on Rezan politics and social mores makes it impossible to give advice.
Politically, would it be wiser to marry her, keep her as a mistress, cover it up, or something else?
Socially?
How would those options compare to each other and why?

She appears to have no Rezan blood, and from her lack of apparent age I would guess she's an Elf. Is that correct?

Of course, if you would like some time alone to work this out we do have other things to work on.
[If he wants us to leave him alone then switch to Chang.]

>>328063
Harem. That's a good sign, sounds like this won't be too limiting, though surprising. How are your personal resources?

>>328063
Well, if you're collected enough then I would suggest that you ask her what she wants here. If you're lucky it could be as simple as her wanting you to know and then that's pretty much it. But before we can really give any advice we need to know what she wants in this, which means you need to ask her.

Baron of Spades 2011/07/19(Tue)13:04 No. 328117 ID: 2ae337
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>>328111
There's nothing wrong with what I did. She was a widow, she's not related by blood. It was just irregular for me to be with someone so much older than me.

And yes, she's an Exile Elf. My grandfather found her group in the Eastaland mountains, and well I'm sure you can piece together the rest.

>>328102
Given what's happened to me, I wouldn't be surprised.

"All joking aside, you couldn't have picked a worse time to come home."

"Gav told me that. It's about the-"

"Yes, and the family is strained to the limit pulling its affairs together. Your father wants to get your ceremony over with. I', sorry that your day can't be celebrated the way it should be."

Ach ka...Yviel was around for the last one. If she's so depressed it must be a big event.

well this helps. get it over with quickly and you can get that slave test thing over with so that Gyoji can have that kid without it being some horrible honor breaking thing. just a little odd.

>>328117
I'd give her a reassuring hug and say "Ah, well that's good at least. I was hoping for something less... complicating, but I did need a way to get the ceremony over quickly."

Let me check my math... The last ceremony was 300 years ago, and was 10 years before you were born. That puts you at about 290 years old, correct? What are the key ages of your people; walking, talking, onset of puberty, coming of age, live expectancy, etc?

There is a saying, and I think in adapting it for your situation it still holds true: "It isn't too old if it's an elf." What manner of responsibilities are expected of you over this?

Oh and your four armed pet masochist probably isn't going to be too happy about this either. Not that she has a right to complain, but that never stopped her before.

>>328117
Ask her a bit about what happens next, what she wants out of the deal and expects from you.

Baron of Spades 2011/07/19(Tue)15:30 No. 328191 ID: 2ae337
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>>328123
Well the oldest of us lived to about seven hundred, if that's what you mean.

"Well that's good at least. I was hoping for something less... complicating, but I did need a way to get the ceremony over quickly. I should go see my father."

"Fine. But please be careful, it tore me apart when your grandfather died. I don't want to lose another."

I wi-"

Well this is a nice enough send off.

>>328127
I know what happens next, I just don't understand why my father is so stressed about it.

>>328125
Certainly not, but as you said she lost her right to complain.

>>328191
Well lets get on with the ceremony then. It's what you have been doing all of this for after all.

unless it's not RIGHT NOW.. in which case i guess see how things are at your family estate

>>328191

Your father may be stressed less about the ceremony itself than the issues that will come to a head as a result of you reaching your majority. He may have political commitments he made on your behalf that will need to be repaid, or he could be planning on using you to help put out political fires. Or it could be something else, it's impossible for us to know without having met him and with only a vague idea of the current political landscape.

>>328191
Alright. While you're on your way there we'll take care of a few other things.

[Switch to Chang]
Hello, Chang.
Might I ask why you threw Gyoji out of the family and had Li Jue sell her to slavers?
Or why you ordered High General Kuta Minaga to slaughter a town of innocent civilians and sentenced him to death for refusing?
These events are troubling to us; are you unwell?

>>328240
[Nope, no switching to Chang.]

>>328243
[ i agree]

Baron of Spades 2011/07/19(Tue)21:18 No. 328468 ID: 2ae337
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>>328201
Well luckily for me he is at the estate. Seems a bit bigger than when I left...

"Veni?! Oh you couldn't have picked a worse ti-"

"I know I know, my father wants to see me."

"Yes but before that, please see to that Tsang Naji you bought home, she's causing a real fuss. The Marker is at his wits end trying to hold her."

"LORD! LORD JU GWAH! HELP ME!"

"I'm guessing Ju Gwah is you?"

sigh and go see what it is. and what is The Marker?

>>328468
Ugh can't we just send an order to bind and gag her? It's not like she'd really mind. Well where here so may as well see to her yourself. Then bind and gag her.

>>328468
Go explain things to her. Culture shock.

>>328468
Go help the marker, maybe you can even do it do something kinky for her.

>>328468
Might as well go help Gyoji. Explain what's going on to her so that we know what's going on.

Baron of Spades 2011/07/20(Wed)13:39 No. 328622 ID: 2ae337
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>>328557
The Marker is in charge placing the Mark of Submission on all new slaves. Though why he'd make a personal visit to my room is...oh that's why.

"Veni! Finally, can you help me with your slave? She's being very disruptive. Even the soldiers you bought back can't hold her down long enough for me to karve it. And if I mess up her Mark, who knows how it will affect her personality."

"UNHAND ME! DO YOU FORGET WHO YOU SERVE?! DID YOU FORGET WHO I AM?!"

Ach ka...

tell her to calm down and sit still. wait.. personality changes? what exactly does it do? any other marks that would work?

What the Hell is This: Markers Baron of Spades 2011/07/20(Wed)13:49 No. 328628 ID: 2ae337
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Proper description in /questdis/

>>328634
i dunno if that is a good idea. it could be MANDITORY. and not having your slaves get it could cause trouble. i say pull him aside and explain that she LIKE LIKES being submissive so if he could just fake it it would be for the best.

>>328622
Tell her to calm down and sit still. It's a necessary part for her acceptance into your society and that it's not permanent. Knock her out if necessary.

before voting we should really learn whether or not it is absolutely required.
Considering what we have planned for her and the dragon general I am not sure this is a good idea.

>>328622
Sigh and give him a dismissive wave.
"Gyoji, calm yourself.
Let her go.
My apologizes, Marker, but it is neither necessary nor desirable for her to be marked; her loyalty is such that she was defending her master's property.
I regret that I failed to send word to you, but my homecoming has been... less than ideal."

Baron of Spades 2011/07/22(Fri)11:44 No. 329529 ID: 2ae337
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>>328716
"Gyoji, calm yourself."

"But Lord Ju-"

"My name is Venian. And I said calm down. Let her go. My apologizes, Marker, but it is neither necessary nor desirable for her to be marked; her loyalty is such that she was defending her master's property.
I regret that I failed to send word to you, but my homecoming has been... less than ideal."

"Ah-of course lord Venian. But are you certain she does not need the Mark. Her attitude seems a bit erratic. And granted she seems to be a tad on the frail side but when frenzied..."

she may not listen to others but she WILL listen to me.

"She is completely dependent on me, you see. Betrayed by her kin and has no where to go, in her slavery she owes me her very life. She is willful and irrational without my presence, but that's what rope is good for."

Baron of Spades 2011/07/22(Fri)22:30 No. 329921 ID: 2ae337
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"She may not listen to others but she listens to me. Betrayed by her kin and has no where to go, in her slavery she owes me her very life. She is willful and irrational without my presence, but that's what rope is good for."

"True...true enough...very well. No mark shall be placed. Oh and you are going to see your father?"

"Yes. I am needed now yes?"

"But are you going to see him wearing that?"

hmm, yes, while your outfit is okay it doesn't say "i'm important!"

>>329921
Would father be more impressed by taking time for finery or by showing up when he bloody asks? I mean I don't know your dad but I'd say clean up later unless it is some kind of special social appearance.

Baron of Spades 2011/07/23(Sat)00:23 No. 329982 ID: 2ae337
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>>329938
ACH-KA! YOU'RE RIGHT!

"No time, need to go! He must be getting angry!"

"Oh well Venia-"

"Sorry no time need to go!"

"What about your slave?"

"Just...give her a job to do, clean my clothes or something, I need to go!"

Baron of Spades 2011/07/23(Sat)00:25 No. 329983 ID: 2ae337
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"Ah son...I was wondering when you would arrive. What took so long?"

"Father...I. Needed.To. One moment while I catch my breath."

>>329983
You know your father better than we...

>>329983
Ask what's up. Must be some important reason why he wanted to meet you right away and all that.

Baron of Spades 2011/07/24(Sun)00:04 No. 330501 ID: 2ae337
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>>330008
"I...was...having trouble with my slave. Anyway. What was it that was so urgent?"

"What is it? Heh. You hear that Varius? My boy not only quells a slave riot, but he humbled Rokof by several leagues, and he still has no idea what's happening?"

"Am I in trouble?"

"Of course not my son, you are far from me being able to punish you anymore. You passed your Rite, but you've proven more than qualified to help me. As you know it is time for the families to gather once again and scale a massive raid again."

"It's been three hundred years. Of course I know."

"Yes, and before we can commit, we need to resolve all family matters. Especially this time as we are raiding a city in a nation just south of the Nation of the Holy. I was inclined to let you rest during your time back. But now I'm convinced you can participate in the Family Concord."

"...what?"

>>330501

Oh man this is gonna be fun.

Am going to take a wild guess here and say that this is a generally good thing, but things are going to get more complicated at the same time.

>>330501
I'm going to guess that you're now expected to help plan the whole deal a lot more. Probably a good idea to get your general dude in here as well, he might have some useful skills for this endeavor.

>>330501
Oooh. Yeah, get your general dude in on this. Now that you know it's not pressing, go get Gyoji to wash your back or something.

Baron of Spades 2011/07/25(Mon)19:21 No. 331348 ID: 2ae337
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>>330517
That's generally what happens. Any conflicts the family has needs to be resolved before all the families commit. And even then, given the scale of the raid, regardless of planning, will always have a high body count.

>>330543
"Thank you for this honor father, but I do not see how this is urgent..."

"It is urgent because recently a crisis has arisen in two of our Westerland outposts. To the Northern outpost, the Chouhoku nation is threatened. Normally they would be able to handle a rival tribe but this time, it seems to be an alliance of several tribes, no more than at least twelve. This was expected but what was NOT expected was how tribes as far east as Central Westerland are in this alliance. Something is driving them westward, though we do not know what."

"To the south the Xuec people are flooding to our colony for protection. Normally we had that agreement remember? Twenty of their strongest in return for a year of protection from their mythological monsters. Which worked fine until their 'monsters' started existing. Patrols are disappearing and the Xuec are getting restless about our presence."

"The objectives to the north are to repel the allied tribes, maybe take in some extra slaves from the process, and find out exactly what the hells is so threatening that can bring so many tribes against us."

"The southward objectives are to quell the rebellion and find out why these imaginary beasts suddenly aren't imaginary."

"The plan is I take one you take the other."

>>331348
>north
Fight a small army, interrogate for information, figure out whether to shore up defenses and call for reinforcements or set up an evacuation.
Lots of risk for loss of personnel and goods/slaves, but also chance of gaining the same.

>south
Investigation and subterfuge abounds. Expect sabotage and general unhelpfulness from the natives, and hope you can get the elders to talk before SHTF. Lots of risk to your personal self since you'll eventually have to explore personally. Possible chance of gains in reputations for slaying mythical creatures and warning the empire and possible gains in wealth from exotic parts and hoarded treasures.

Hard to decide.

North is a more immediate threat, but this alliance of tribes cannot stand against a real military force, though whatever they are running from is an unknown, and thus a danger.
South is a less immediate, but longer ranging threat should these mythical creatures begin to expand in numbers once again.

Consider and mention to father that the presence of two equally strange and unknown threats may be related. Perhaps some strange ancient power has been released or awoken? Perhaps by our enemies?
I hope you have some long-distance communications, because you'll need to get some servants to start scouring the archives here for anything recording or prophesying similar events.

Baron of Spades 2011/07/25(Mon)22:48 No. 331557 ID: 2ae337
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>>331348
"This is...this is alot for me to consider. Maybe I should bring Kuta into thi-"

"Kuta Minaga? Of course of course. He is your vassal now, it is only fitting. Besides that was what I was going to ask next: who you want accompanying you."

hmm... Kamagan would be a good choice for the mythological things. as a wise man once said "magic must defeat magic". but could also help with the interrogation of a member of the norther problem.

>>331557
Kuta is a magic killer. If they DO have beasts then he would be invaluable to the south.

Baron of Spades 2011/07/25(Mon)23:17 No. 331586 ID: 2ae337
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>>331533
That is something I haven't considered.

"Father...perhaps the unknown force and the arising 'beasts' are related?"

"That may be possible. But given what few reports I've seen, I'm not very inclined to agree. The Northern outpost had mentioned seeing bipedal creatures never seen before, wearing a lot of metal armor, which is odd since most races in Westerland have only basic knowledge of metallurgy."

"And the south?"

"Only one report, seeing things that looked like humans but had an ethereal glow to them. They we're solid enough, as it killed a scout but it vanished before the survivors could get a proper glimpse of it."

"We may want to have someone search the family archives. This sounds too coincidental to be some random accidents"

"True. Varius, have the elders go through the archives, find anything that may have to do with odd creatures arising where there were none before during previous excursions."

"Yes lord."

>>331348
Well, you've got several vassals who specialize in weird shit and one who is a brilliant general. Clearly, we need a round of introductions so that whichever one you don't choose will be comfortable with your father.

>>331586
This sounds like some mythological beings are going to fight it out and your people are going to be in the middle. Like legions of angels and hordes of demons duking it out across your plane. Which sucks.

Anyway, lets get our vassals and slaves who might be useful for this in here.

Baron of Spades 2011/07/26(Tue)13:10 No. 331782 ID: 2ae337
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>>331681
Yes I know, and I have sent for them, but aren't you getting a bit ahead of yourselves? We still haven't decided who goes where yet? it would be a problem to assemble a team without considering where they are going first.

>>331782
Well first we need to know where shit is going down and what is going down, so we can figure out where to use peoples talents the best.

Baron of Spades 2011/07/26(Tue)21:44 No. 332146 ID: 2ae337
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>>331784
"Well what can I expect in the North father?"

"The Chouhoku have a stronghold carved into a canyon thanks to our help, either you or me are expected to lead the outpost's soldiers and whatever reinforcements we bring to shore up defenses. Having been there myself, I recommend artillery and someone who can counter the damn shamans. Their magic can tear through a stone wall like it was paper. Oh and don't stay out in the sun too long, it's damn hot this year, I still don't know how the natives can stand it."

"And the South?"

"I honestly don't know. It was established by your great grandmother when she was matriarch. All I know it will be a wet heat, which is the worst kind...and a large armies will do no good as the dense rainforests will bog them down. Keep the natives sated and if possible, get their help in navigating through the place. Oh and a bit of advice that was passed down to me: 'The men wear skulls as loin covers, don't stare. That's the fastest way to get into a fight.' "

So your father knows the terrain of the north, that is a definite advantage. And a larger force of men could be led there than the south. No offense but that seems like something he'd be better at than you. Sounds like you are going to be dealing with the mystical beasts, sweltering heat and cranium codpieces. Let's build a team that can deal with those difficulties.

>>332146
Yeah. Introduce him to your general and go south.

>>332146
Sounds like your Dad should get Kuta the anti-magical general and go north while you take the illusion dude and your retainers and go south.

You should also check in on Gavez to see if he's making progress on the decapitated mage. Since you can't have many people with you to the south you need people who are highly skilled.

Baron of Spades 2011/07/27(Wed)10:37 No. 332339 ID: 2ae337
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>>332277
Like I said I called them all. But I don't know when they will arri-

"Out of way human."

"Oh sorry."

"Yes, you sorry. Stupid human."

"V-v-v-veniiiiii. I Gg-g-g-g-g-gggOT that m-muh-mmmmmmMAGE rr-r-r-readd-d-d-d-d-dy. P-p-p-puh-probllllllllllem wasssssssssssss hi-hi-he-his sssssssssssssoulll wass l-l-luh-lllllllllong gonnnnnne ssssso all I ccc-c-could man-nuh-age wass-s-sss this."

Ooh I hate that tingling feeling. He's influencing the husk.

"Sa-say ssssssomth-iiiii-ng-g-g-guh ya-you iddd-d-d-d-iot-t-t-t-t!"

"Master...your command is my life."

Baron of Spades 2011/07/27(Wed)15:00 No. 332418 ID: 2ae337
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"So this is Kuta. You're responsible for saving my son's hide. Forgive me for being a bit suspicious, I thought High Generals had unwavering loyalty to their lords."

"The lord I served no longer exists, I serve your son."

Well you wanted me to introduce him, there you go.

"Since you will be facing shamans, I thought it may be prudent to have him alongside you father."

"True, true. That axe you generals get will be very helpful indeed."

I just had a thought, should I introduce you to him as well? Maybe your insight will help him.

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"And Gavez, I thought you said his soul was gone, why is he standing here now?"

"Yy-y-y-es. It-t-t-t-t-t-tah w-w-w-as g-g-g-g-guh-gone...but allllllllll that-t-t-t-t-t muh-muh-meant wasssssss tha-that I ha-ha-jha-had to-to-to rrrrrrrrRIP IT b-a-back. He mu-mu-must have-vvvvvv gone t-to-to hisss rel-relij-j-j-j-religion'sssssss parad-d-d-dise, as heeeeee-e-e-e-eeee was re-rel-reluctannnnnnnnnnt t-ta-ta-to c-c-c-c-c-c-come ba-ba-back."

>>332421
Nah, no need to introduce us to him. Might be useful for him to know about it later, but for now it's not necessary.

Anyway, we should probably ask about what our new corpse mage thingy can do so we know what to expect from it.

Baron of Spades 2011/07/27(Wed)15:54 No. 332440 ID: 2ae337
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>>332426
"Well Gavez, what can I expect from this?"

"E-everyth-thing tha-that he posssssessed in l-l-l-la-life. B-b-b-but hisssss eyeyeyesss had-d-d-d-d rrrrrrrrotted out-t-t-t-t-t, sssssssso heeeeee nu-needs th-th-the sss-Sight Mark-k-k-k to seeeeeeeee. And-d-d-duh as hisssss soul g-g-g-ets adjussssted-d-d-d-du t-t-t-o the b-b-body, exp-p-p-pect hissss personallllllllity tto rrrr-re-rrrrrrretur-NAH! He isssss a b-b-bit useless n-now, but he'll be r-rrrr-ready by the t-t-t-t-TIME you sh-sh-sh-ship out."

>>332440
Cool, I guess we can use him to blast some fools or something. He seemed to be a blasty type in the past.

Should be useful if we're going south. Illusion dude should also be good to bolster our ranks, then a small force can suddenly become a larger force. We should probably also bring along stuff for giving to the natives to make them happy as well as bring along a couple of extra scouts if the natives don't feel like helping out.

Baron of Spades 2011/07/27(Wed)16:02 No. 332444 ID: 2ae337
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"Good, Eastaland magic will aid you well. Since it's obvious to me you want to go south, I think this might work very well, Eastaland magic seems very effective at warping nature, a plus when fighting in the forests. And I'll send Varius along with you."

"Father no, he's the Patriarchal Guard. He needs to protect you."

"And you are the Patriarch heir. I can't have you dying before me. Besides I will have an army between me and whatever the North throws at me. You, not so much."

Baron of Spades 2011/07/27(Wed)16:25 No. 332452 ID: 2ae337
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>>332444
Well that much is no established. Now I need to decide who goes with who. I already have a small team, and I'd feel more comfortable having some reliable people behind my father...though some extra help for me is always appreciated.

>>332452
Make Gyoji do something humiliating and/or terrifying to prove her loyalty as her test so she can be a citizen. Take her with you.

For the ones that aren't already allocated:
Take Gavez and crossbow woman with yourself.
Send Iagn and his new wife with your father, along with everybody else.

4 go with your father, 5 go with you. We'll go back and forth as needed to advise people, but you'll still need to use your communications equipment to relay information since we should be kept a secret.

[Can we go to Chang already?]

>>332457

Gyoji's a non-combatant, she's worse than useless in a battlefield situation. She'll be an active distraction. She did well enough in her part in the bluff, but when it turned into a potential fight she panicked.

Don't bring Gyoji.

>>332452
Send Swordy dude as well as green magicky dude to your father. Take the rest with yourself. Gyoji stays far away from combat and doesn't follow either team, she can spend time with your grandmother or something.

>>332457
[No, we're not going to Chang.]

Baron of Spades 2011/07/27(Wed)21:56 No. 332744 ID: 2ae337
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>>332472
>>332457
Gyoji will come with me to the South but unless something serious happens I'd rather she stay as far away from any combat area as possible.

"Do these plans seem prudent father?"

"Yes...these seem quite well thought out. Unless you want some additional protection."

"I am the heir father, I earned that title for a reason."

Right. I assume that we now start preparing for the trip.

Before we leave we should:
-Find some people to school us in the edict of the culture we are getting into (particularly how not offend people in negotiations)
-If we are not taking Gyoji with us we should set her up at your house (or something) and explain so she does not freak out again. (I say we should take her as she grew us in a court so she should have a head for intrigue)
- Get a refresher on the ability of our crew.

Likely some of this can be done on the boat.

Baron of Spades 2011/07/27(Wed)23:16 No. 332820 ID: 2ae337
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>>332795
Good idea...er ideas. But Gyoji is now my personal salve so she must accompany me.

"If we are finished father, then-"

"Ah one last thing, your ceremony, remember? Remove those rags, and step forward."

Baron of Spades 2011/07/27(Wed)23:20 No. 332822 ID: 2ae337
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"Come my son. As the patriarch before me and the matriarch before him, I invoke the Rite of Passing. We recognize you no longer as Kekhar Venian Makag. We no longer see you as heir apparent."

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"You are now Venian Makag. You are now Patriarch."

my god that helmet looks ridiculous.

>>332825
I uh. I'm surprised. Are you surprised? Did you just assume control over the entire family?