2/3 Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)20:02 No. 331384 ID: c811c4
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We've just entered what is officially human territory. It's guarded against the forests we're in against potential threats, but Tae's said she was pretty sure kobolds are accepted inside without hassle. She's off hunting right now, but said she would catch up before we get to the forest's edge.

3/3 Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)20:03 No. 331386 ID: c811c4
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...but it doesn't seem that she has, but the town is right there. It has to be the magician's town of Esper. I don't see any outside guards on duty.

Wait for Tae.

give her a few minutes. you ask shabin about that dream? if she knows about Clamp?

>>331386
Well, if you can talk with Tae, now would be a great time. Approaching a human city without a human in your company would be bad.

You should form an even stronger connection with Shabin, if you know what I mean.

>>331386
Where did the scrying hat go?

We should probably wait.

Mention to Shabin that you dreamed about gnolls, but dont mention that she was in it. Gauge her reaction.

Wait for Tae. If this is a town full of magicians, then they'll definitely be able to sense your "condition."

1/2 Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)20:20 No. 331400 ID: c811c4
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Waiting it is! I guess I'll ask. Oh, there's my straw hat too. I wonder where it went.

"Hey Shabin, I dreamt about gnolls last night."

>"That's nice. I dreamt you were a kobold that didn't tell me about inane dreams."

Well, that was... a reaction.

Waitin waitin waitin
waitin waitin waitin~ o/

Oh, I think I hear someone. That must be Tae!

2/2 Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)20:21 No. 331401 ID: c811c4
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>"There you are!"
thockathockathock

That must not be Tae!

>"Damnit!"

"Shabin, someone with really bad aim is trying to kill us or me or you!"
>"I can see that."

take the stars out of the tree and return to sender.

Tell them to stop shooting! You're not whoever they think you are.

>>331404
Yeah, this would be best. Though aim to disable so we can ask them why they're trying to kill us.

Unless it's a town guard- then we'd want to yell at them that we're not here to fight.

Unleash your ninja skills, non-lethally, to disable the attacker.

>>331401
It would be prudent to move into cover. Then you can inquire politely as to why they are trying to hurt you, and why they are so terrible at it.

Might be a good idea to make a break for the town.

1/5 Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)20:48 No. 331425 ID: c811c4
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Okay, the ammo is right there, I think I can throw these! I'll take cover after a quick throw, and dart for the town if things get a little messy.

2/5 Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)20:49 No. 331426 ID: c811c4
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>"What th-"
TOKTOKTOK

3/5 Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)20:49 No. 331427 ID: c811c4
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>"That looks like it hurt!"

4/5 Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)20:49 No. 331429 ID: c811c4
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>"Ninja away!"

"W..was that a zombie?"
>"Incompetent ninja."
"A ninja zombie?"

5/5 Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)20:50 No. 331430 ID: c811c4
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>"There you are! Sorry I'm late, I got in a fight with some bird thing!"

>>331430
Hit her with a heal without checking to see if she's injured. Just in case.

Then state we met the same person just now. We should probably get moving into town.

looks like it. and say that yes, them bird things seem to be after you.

Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)21:04 No. 331436 ID: c811c4
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>"Thanks, wasn't wounded though. He couldn't aim worth anything, probably couldn't hit the ground in an open field. He sure could move, though."

"Sure! I want to be able to move that fast! Also I think they're after me, it just attacked! But I also want to go into town now, please?"

>"Yeah. I don't like the idea of leaving him out there, but we didn't come here to hunt birds. Where in town do you want to go, first? It's a major enough town, it's got taverns, blacksmiths, and of course I took you here first because of its renowned mage guild, if you wanted to get down to business straight away."

>>331436
"Revive kills zombie.
I think we should drop by the tavern first and see how much they charge for rooms.

"Healing was an undead check."
>>331438
This first, Mage Guild second.

>>331436
>I want to move that fast

You know, chee... if we hunt it down, we could take its soul. It tried to kill us, so we'd be totally justified in doing it. Then you could be superfast.

Go to the blacksmith and get a swordstaff.

And when I say sword staff, I mean a staff with a sword inside it.

It would be so cool.

>>331442
Hey Chee haven't you ever wondered what it would be like to have breasts? I bet if you took the soul of someone with big breasts you could experience the sensation for yourself.

...What? I don't think souls work like that.

also the undead normally have no souls.

1/5 Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)22:05 No. 331485 ID: c811c4
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>>331446
No not really I mean when you mention it they might look all squishy and fun maybe but they also look heavy and if I had them I wouldn't be able to move fast like a ninja! Also a soul doesn't seem to change my appearance much anyway.

>>331442
Hey yeah! I think it did have a soul in it, maybe it was like me where a soul was put into a not living co - I don't want to think about that but maybe I could have its soul!

Well, we're going to the inn first.

Oh my gosh! All the buildings are huge! My old camp could live in a single one of these, Shabin!
>"Yep."

>"Hey, keep up!"
"Sorry, Tae!"

2/5 Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)22:06 No. 331486 ID: c811c4
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Ah, there's people in here! They all looked in at first, but I don't think they're that interested in me.
>"Room for two short ones."
>"Kobolds, hmm? That is alright, as long as they're paid for, miss."

3/5 Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)22:06 No. 331487 ID: c811c4
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>"Well, here's your room, you two. It's not much, but it'll kee-"
"Oh my gosh they have mattresses! And pillows! On the same bed!"
>"... huh. Yeah, it's a good room! Here, I'll give you twenty gold pieces, don't spend it all at once. I've got something I need to take care of, so go have fun. Just stay together and you'll be fine."
"Okay!"

4/5 Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)22:07 No. 331488 ID: c811c4
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And then, to the blacksmith!

>"Welcome, kiddo's. We don't have much for people of your little stature, but what do you need?"
"A swordstaff! Like, a staff with a sword in it."
>"Haha, you're in luck, little kobold! Why, we have the best swordstaff in all the land, imbued by great magicians, dipped in the nectar of elvish druids and imported from the dwarven homelands themselves! And for the little price of 15 gold pieces, this may be yours! What do you say, fine 'bold?"

5/5 Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)22:07 No. 331489 ID: c811c4
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Gasp!

>"Haha! Is that a yes?"

NO CHEE IT'S A TRICK!
ask to see if first, to make sure it's the right size for you. don't want to get something too big for you to use right.
but in reality it's to check it's workmanship. something THAT amazing does NOT sell for that cheap.

>>331489
Wait, he's selling a magical item for 15 gold? That sounds too cheap. Ask what the imbuing does!

Also you'd better try it out before you buy it, to make sure you can actually swing it.

>>331489
[ACTIVATE SHOPKEEPER SOULS!]
[ACTIVATE BLACKSMITH SOULS!]
"THAT IS SO CUTE!
You actually think kobolds are naive!
Here, show me the swordstaff so I can appraise it for you."

Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)22:19 No. 331495 ID: c811c4
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"May I see it?!"

>"Of course, of course!"

Um.. I don't sense any magic in it, but I never really got the hang of actually sensing magic so it could be hidden magic!

Or no magic.

But it is a staff! With a sword inside!

YOU HAVE TO BUY THAT SHIT

>>331489
Not sure how much a gold piece is worth, exactly.. It seemed like one was good enough for the stay at the inn, so they're at least a bit valuable.

Ask to inspect it with your 'Arcane eyes' first, just to let drop that you've got magic and aren't merely stylish.

>>331489
Ask to have a look at it first. Hand it to Shabin for her more jaded opinion.
Still, if it isn't a complete piece of shit, our soul-skills will make it a worthwhile buy anyways.

>>331495
Ask Shabin what she thinks.

And point out that you can't see any magic on it, and you're pretty good with that kind of thing.

>>331495
Tell him you can't sense any magic in it. Ask how it was imbued. Suggest perhaps that the nectar it was dipped in was actually elven blood, since it was imported from dwarven lands. Dwarves don't like elves, right? Then pull it out and look over it a bit. Judge how easily you'll be able to swing it around.

This is how we start haggling. Point out flaws in the item (or his sales pitch) to him, and offer a price that's lower than he gave you. Like, say 8 gold.

>>331495
Why? Don't waste your money. It is so... ugh.

Do you NEED a weapon? I mean, you can throw fireballs. And Shabin is already good at melee fighting, so you don't necessarily have to be good at that as well.

If you REALLY REALLY have to have something. I suggest a regular sword (preferably a short sword, so it's more for your size) Most other weapons wouldn't lend themselves to your size, because you need more leverage.

Tell him you think it's AWESOME. But no has magic so isn't worth 15 gold. Maybe 5 gold! What do you think Shabin?

>>331495
"I don't smell any magic in it, but I do smell horse shit."
Offer it back to him
"Given the workmanship and the lack of reputable maker's mark I can't offer you more than one gold for it."

>>331508
This

Could you barter?
And mention that you dont sense any magic in it? mention you dont sense magic in it, and that you can cast magic. Magic magic magic

Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)22:41 No. 331537 ID: c811c4
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"Um... this doesn't have any magic in it."
>"Ahh, not some naive kobold straight out of the boonies, are ya? Fine, you got me, it was made in the back room! But I assure you, the craftsmanship is well worth 6 gold pieces!"

The rest of the weapons seem to be in that same range. Should I? I want to but maybe I don't actually need a weapon.

"What do you think, Shabin?"
>"Looks fine to me."

Six gold?

try haggling. he did just try to rip you off.

>>331537
Go with it. It is a sword, and a walking stick for you.

5 cuz you tried to trick me.

apply cute puppie dog eyes.

Tell him that since he tried to trick you, you'll give him five for it.

You were given gold to spend on things you want, by the way. If you want it, and it's not expensive, you should buy it.

>>331537
You don't need it, save your money.

>>331537
Haggle time. Traditionally, you start way below their stated price, and he just tried to trick you. "Considering that you just tried to trick me, I'll give you one gold for it."

Try to meet at 3-4 gold, no more.

Hand it back and leave. Look for some other places that sell weapons. Maybe they won't be thieving bastards.

It's probably a shoddy piece of crap.

1/2 Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)22:57 No. 331565 ID: c811c4
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..."F.. four gold?"

>"...."

2/2 Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)23:00 No. 331568 ID: c811c4
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16 gold left! Anywhere else, before the mage guild?

>>331568
Ask Shabin if there's anywhere she wants to go, or if there's something she wants to buy.

yes,it is group money. you got something you want. only fair she gets something she wants.

Oh, Chee. :3

Wellll, do we have everything we need to keep traveling? (Food, Water, Medical supplies)

If we do then let's get something for both of you. :3 (Unless, other souls, we want to save our cash for now?)

Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)23:05 No. 331575 ID: c811c4
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"Hey, Shabin, is there anything you want?"

>"Long as you save money for food, runt. Only place I'd want to visit isn't anywhere around here."

"Ah.. okay."

ask if what she want's to visit is Clamp.

Don't actually ask about Clamp. But do ask where she'd want to visit.

Maybe we can go to a candy shop. Sweets!

>>331566
Haha, nice Cheef. Why don't you go looking for some other items? Potions, clothes, etc., and since Shabin is big on close-quarter combat maybe we can get her some cheap armor. Cheap and Bad-Ass.

>>331577
>>331578

SHHHHHH!
[Silences]

But half of the second voice has a good idea, WHO WANTS CANDY?! :D

She doesn't need anything but the bare essentials, how very smart and practical of her.

...We must buy her something pretty!

1/2 Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)23:24 No. 331592 ID: c811c4
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So I guess there's 10 copper in a silver and 10 silver in a gold so now I have 14 gold 9 silver and 9 copper!

Except this is very small and I don't know why a food shop would have such a small thing for such big people but maybe it does taste sweet so okay.

2/2 Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)23:25 No. 331593 ID: c811c4
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BEST THING EVER.

Okay I should go to the magician guild before it gets too late! Unless I buy something pretty? What should I study in the mages guild when I get in?

just glance at and try everything. suggest trying ice and lightning first.

>>331593
You've never had candy before, Chee?
That does it - you need to live a little while you're here. Don't go nuts, but have some fun.

>>331593
One thing at a time, Chee. First get to the mage's guild, then see about what they've got on offer. Maybe there will be something that we haven't thought of; who knows what kind of cool and unusual spells they might have there? Or how hideously expensive they'll be to study...

Magic thingies are important! We can try to do the other things later.

>>331593
Mage guild!

I think we should find something that will keep the necromancer minions from being able to drain your power for their own use. Remember how that one construct was draining mana to fuel its spells?

Cheelop 2011/07/25(Mon)23:44 No. 331606 ID: c811c4
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>"Welcome, welcome to the mages guild, kobold! Your kind is most rare in these halls, but I can sense you have magic, and magic does not discriminate!"
"Hello! What kind of magic do you offer, here?"
>"Ah, eager! Very well, here is a list of magic studies that we specialize in, and aside from the vile sorts, I assure you it is quite thorough! If it is not on the list, chances are, we merely practice it in smaller amounts."

-Evocations by Elemental Magic (Fire, Ice, Lightning, Water, Earth, others (ask.)
-Healing
-Scrying
-Conjuring/Summons
-Alterations
-Enchantments
-Illusions

>>331606
If we can learn how to block scrying, then we may be able to render the hat useless against us. That's the first priority, since I don't see anything that might be related to blocking mana drain in here.

Don't stare at his eyepatch. Don't ask how he lost his eye. No matter how curious you are, ignore the fact that the story behind it is probably awesome beyond belief and involves epic duels of untold power. Don't be curious, Chee. Don't do it.

>>331608

that, or enchantments. perhaps we can disenchant it.

is imbuing weapons with healing an enchantment? because then you should definiely learn it due to flaming swordstaff.

>>331606
Hmm all neat stuff sure but ask about protective magics. Protection from scryings and charming and any of those "vile sorts" he mentioned. You don't want scary things to take your souls- err your soul.

scrying first. then Conjuring

>>331606
You should compliment that man's fine wizard hat. Truly, it is the mark of your profession.

Ask about some more advanced healing magic- perhaps a fast healing spell, so that you can cast it in advance and its magic will cure any wounds received later? Or regeneration in case someone loses a limb? Or curing poison?

Learning to block scrying would be good, because of the hat.

Getting more skilled with illusions, so that you can use your invisibility spell with less focus and maybe cloak more than just you, would be quite handy.

And of course advancing your skill with throwing fireballs would be all to the good.


What is the cost for learning things here?

>>331606
Scry-blocking and alteration. Alteration is teh sex.

oh yes, alteration is good. get that. also show him that thing where you hold a fireball and a heal ball at the same time

1/2 Cheelop 2011/07/26(Tue)00:25 No. 331616 ID: c811c4
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Okay, scrying and defense from it first, with alterations afterwards! Alsoooo I don't think I'll show him the fireball and heal ball because that isn't anything too special. I think. Well, I don't want to show off for no reason! And yes I'm actually very curious but I'll try and hear his special tale of awesome duels later.

"How much does all of this cost?"
>"The tower is paid for by the kingdom. No monetary charge is enacted within this kingdom for magic, but if you take advantage of much we will ask of you tokens of loyalty, perhaps through tasks required of the kingdom. But for a beginner, it will be free."
"Scrying then, please!"
>"Scrying is it? Remember, great responsibility is enacted within this department! "Harmless" pranks will not be tolerated! If that is acceptable, head up to the third floor to the fifth room on the left."
"Thank you!"

Okay! Shabin said she'll wait back at the inn, as it was very close by. So, I'll try focusing on magic for now and get Shabin and candy later!

2/2 Cheelop 2011/07/26(Tue)00:26 No. 331617 ID: c811c4
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>"Hey. A kobold? Heh, we haven't had many of those, and only one has graduated. But I'm thinking out loud. What can I do for you?"
"I want to learn scrying! Well, defense against it, you see, my hat is a scrying device."
>"Oh?! Are you certain? Who put a scrying hat on you?"

Errrh

Tell her everything

>>331617
"It is very awkward and complicated and explaining will make nothing better."

>>331617
Tell her she doesn't want to know. Or just pretend she didn't ask the question- just go on to describe more about the hat's behavior.

Such as that it's the one on your back, and you can't destroy it or leave it somewhere- it attempts to reappear on your head afterwards. Also the scrying effect is stronger when you put it on willingly (do not demonstrate that), and it drains your mana slightly to cast the scrying spell.

>>331619
That is dumb why would you do that. OH HEY I AM A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION ALSO THE PHYLACTRY TO TWO OF THE MOST EVIL PEOPLE EVER AND ALSO HUNGER FOR YOUR SWEET DELICIOUS BRAIN MEATS BUT ONLY TECHNICALLY I'M REALLY A NICE GUY.

You are a nice dude, but it sounds fishy, no?

Tell her simply that you don't know but you haven't been able to remove it, so blocking it is the next best thing.

>>331624
Good points all, but at least the look on her face would be highly entertaining.

Cheelop 2011/07/26(Tue)00:40 No. 331630 ID: c811c4
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"It is very complicated and I really don't think it's a good idea and I'm sorry if that's complicated!"
>"Hm. Generally I would ask more, but a scrying device can be a highly embarrasing ordeal, so I won't push you. I will gladly teach you scrying defense, but for the time, would you like me to destroy that hat? I'm sure you've tried this, but it's come back, right? If so, it's actually a type of scrying device that's very fragile, and whoever put this on you probably knew that you didn't know the magic to destroy it."

...

Okay.

aye.

Ask her if a scrying device can be booby-trapped to harm someone if they try to destroy it.

>>331630
Yes. Ask about booby traps. You'd absolutely love it but only if they're really really really sure it's safe. REALLY.

>>331624
what he said. though you might want to mention that some necromancers are making use of it.