Topic: Our Salvation: It Is Written (Read 262447 times)

Toaster · « **Reply #1050 on:** April 28, 2016, 07:42:36 pm »

Uh... well... it's probably basically aerobics and such. Good exercise? Not like there would be actual... violence. Ugh.

"Well, I suppose a little... training session wouldn't hurt anyone?"

Take a train, I suppose.

Harry Baldman · « **Reply #1051 on:** April 29, 2016, 12:23:32 pm »

Quote from: Xantalos on April 28, 2016, 03:08:24 pm

Go make my way up the ladder and out back into the castle proper. Contemplate - what exactly is a form of perfection that can be shown to someone else to provide inspiration? Aside from crushing one's enemies, seeing them driven before you, and hearing the lamentation of their women, of course.

Back in the courtyard things look much the same as they did before. So you settle into the lotus position, deadly thoughts securing your person against intervention, and resolve to have a big ol' think on matters of perfection.

[He Meditates: 1]

Perfection, you reason, isn't strictly possible. So really you just need to find some random bullshit again and say it's perfect. Enough obfuscation makes anything convincing, and you get the feeling the blacksmith's something of a natural sucker for fast talk.

Quote from: AoshimaMichio on April 28, 2016, 03:31:54 pm

"Yes, you can go. I'm a man of my word. Run and don't look back! Have you heard of what happened to the woman who looked back when she was explicitly told not to? Hahaha! Run you little stoat! Run! Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger! Thanks for your wise words, Gandalf."

Let her go with threats of wizardly violence. Where did Lee disappear?

She takes a step back. The others are already running. Uh, okay. Thanks for, like, not killing her with your magic. Have a nice day! Bye!

The speed at which she takes off on those stubby legs of hers is nothing short of impressive. It's good to be afforded proper respect for once. Chuckling to yourself, you take a look around, checking for any sign of Lee, who seems to remain scarce even in light of your easy triumph.

[The Spot: 6]

You take a few steps toward the deeper woods, but see no sign of her. You give her a shout saying the stoats are all gone. And no sooner do you turn back toward where you were going, having received no answer, that you see Lee kneeling down by the corpse of the stoat guardswoman, going through her possessions with remarkable efficiency. She's even removed the head of the spear and collected some of the blood in a small clay vial, and now seems in the middle of prying teeth out of the person's jaw. Noticing you staring at her, she raises an eyebrow. What? Did you notice anything else? She does not stop in recovering sharp stoat teeth while she poses the question, her hand intriguingly practiced at corpse dentistry.

Quote from: penguinofhonor on April 28, 2016, 06:03:08 pm

"Hello," I say. I do not step inside. "I was wondering if either of you would be interested in carpentry. The master's apprentice is looking for a replacement, and she said you might be interested. Whoever signs up needs to be comfortable going underground, but it should get you out of the castle."

[Branching Out: 6]

Ooh, says the tiny mason from behind, giggling. Getting cold feet, is she? It's gonna be a hell of a wedding night, hah. The front brother chuckles at this. Quite the wedding night indeed.

But yes, the larger one continues. Carpentry, as you say. A schmuck can easily be found. You need help finding one, he assumes. There's plenty about. Perhaps he could even name some, provided a small consideration of some sort, hm?

Quote from: Toaster on April 28, 2016, 07:42:36 pm

Uh... well... it's probably basically aerobics and such. Good exercise? Not like there would be actual... violence. Ugh.

"Well, I suppose a little... training session wouldn't hurt anyone?"

Take a train, I suppose.

It certainly won't hurt unless you're at least twice as shit as you claim to be. Right this way, good fellow.

You soon find yourself at the armory after the guard takes a moment to kick a sleeping colleague to wakefulness and get his key. She instructs you to wait outside - a few moments later she returns bearing two wooden swords and also a pair of shields with the castle insignia on them, and hands you one each. The sword is quite heavy, the shield more so. But the guard insists it's going to be fine - just going to take a bit to get used to, you'll see.

Before you know it you've been escorted outside into a clearer patch of ground. The guard twirls her sword in hand. Ah, the feel of a training weapon. The thrill of being able to cut loose on someone. The simple joys in life. Her excitement gives you some pause, but you don't get much of a chance to voice your objections before the training begins. She seems to believe in the idea of learning by doing.

[Shaping Up: 4]

While learning how not to present your face to the enemy and keep your goddamn shield up is a tad on the painful side, it is an easy enough lesson to absorb. As is the value of proper footwork as demonstrated by a few sharp thwacks to the knees. You are all too clearly informed that an attempt to throw down your weapons will only make you that much easier to chase down and thwack more.

You can't say you terribly enjoy this approach to aerobics, invigorating as it may be. As you voice your concerns to the guard, she agrees - you shouldn't let her have all the fun. Strike back! And don't get struck in return. It's delightfully iterative that way. Put your back into it, man!

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AoshimaMichio · « **Reply #1052 on:** April 29, 2016, 12:49:29 pm »

"Well, you surely noticed I was the one who killed her? As such, shouldn't I get first pick from the loot? I mean you can keep all bodyparts you want, but rest of the stuff should be fairly shared. Like 100% to me and 0% to you. We can negotiate nuances of dividends, but that's fairly realistic ballpark estimate how it should go. Well, perhaps assistant's fee of 5% would be acceptable."

Negotiate proper share the loot. 50/50 is fine (not counting bodyparts), but I want weapon of some sort in case mind and magic fails.

TopHat · « **Reply #1053 on:** April 29, 2016, 02:10:57 pm »

"Light. More the domain of Physics than Chemistry, of course, but I suppose a revelation is often discussed in such terms - and you've just experienced one, I warrant."

reveal v make known; expose or show revelation n.

Quote

Looking back on it, Mr. Wilde's Word was improperly chosen. Replaced it with a different one.

((What was it originally going to be, if you don't mind me asking?))

Harry Baldman · « **Reply #1054 on:** April 29, 2016, 02:19:22 pm »

Quote from: TopHat on April 29, 2016, 02:10:57 pm

((What was it originally going to be, if you don't mind me asking?))

ANSWER, which didn't fit as well as I would have liked.

penguinofhonor · « **Reply #1055 on:** April 29, 2016, 02:45:25 pm »

"Well this is part of something very important - I'm trying to fend off the stoatmen, you see - so it's really in your best interest to help out. If you insist, though, after I've delivered this person to the master I will repay you however you see fit."

((edit: messed up important word))

Xantalos · « **Reply #1056 on:** April 29, 2016, 02:57:56 pm »

"Hmm. Zippity bippity doo, what to do what to do. What's convincing enough bullshit that he'll produce something useful for me?
...
Perhaps I should go ransack that other religious building, that hasn't failed me yet."

Go investigate as to what that building between the chapel I looted and the stones I stole the sacrificial stone from is and what's inside it.

Toaster · « **Reply #1057 on:** April 30, 2016, 10:42:31 am »

"Oh goodness me, this is quite... uh... I'm not certain! Dangerous!"

I guess maybe make a tentative strike? Arms need workout besides just legs.

penguinofhonor · « **Reply #1058 on:** April 30, 2016, 11:03:11 am »

((noticed a typo in my post that could really have gotten the wrong reaction, it has been fixed))

Xantalos · « **Reply #1059 on:** April 30, 2016, 11:39:28 am »

Quote from: penguinofhonor on April 30, 2016, 11:03:11 am

((noticed a typo in my post that could really have gotten the wrong reaction, it has been fixed))

((Oh indeed.))

Harry Baldman · « **Reply #1060 on:** April 30, 2016, 05:57:55 pm »

Quote from: AoshimaMichio on April 29, 2016, 12:49:29 pm

"Well, you surely noticed I was the one who killed her? As such, shouldn't I get first pick from the loot? I mean you can keep all bodyparts you want, but rest of the stuff should be fairly shared. Like 100% to me and 0% to you. We can negotiate nuances of dividends, but that's fairly realistic ballpark estimate how it should go. Well, perhaps assistant's fee of 5% would be acceptable."

Negotiate proper share the loot. 50/50 is fine (not counting bodyparts), but I want weapon of some sort in case mind and magic fails.

She frowns. She was hoping you were not as familiar with clan law. She produces the spearhead she had already gotten, a few copper coins and an inscribed wooden stylus, then hands them all to you. She will content herself with the parts.

She steps away from the corpse, pulling up the long sleeves of her dress after removing the knife from one of them, demonstrating clearly that she has hidden nothing in them. You'd suppose this to be a ritual gesture, given that as far as you can tell she's got far more places to stow things than just that.

Quote from: TopHat on April 29, 2016, 02:10:57 pm

"Light. More the domain of Physics than Chemistry, of course, but I suppose a revelation is often discussed in such terms - and you've just experienced one, I warrant."

reveal v make known; expose or show revelation n.

REVELATION

[Word: 5]

It washes over him as a wave again. He inhales, then exhales, closing his eyes as he stops breathing for about a minute and goes perfectly, almost deathly still. You have seen him inspired. This is something else.

His eyes open and you see a new certainty behind them. A device will be required in order to trap the light. The measure of a time-ender. Some components will be needed. The blue glass will do, all that you have. And bring up two-point-three pounds of gold from the well. He'll get the harder bits. And then you can get to the proper work. He nods to you quickly and runs out the door, assuming you've got this well in hand.

Quote from: penguinofhonor on April 29, 2016, 02:45:25 pm

"Well this is part of something very important - I'm trying to fend off the stoatmen, you see - so it's really in your best interest to help out. If you insist, though, after I've delivered this person to the master I will repay you however you see fit."

[Vague Promises: 6]

He insists, yes. They both do, the small mason adds. And they have just the person in mind! Hold on, says the larger brother, he'll be right out with a bag. And he is, too. The smaller one follows him out, rubbing his hands. Don't you worry about a thing, they'll be right back with theeere he is, actually! The smaller mason points behind you excitedly. You look and see a rather resolute youth striding in your direction with a frightfully impassive look. Well, that's something of a fortunate coinci-

[Bag Job: 5 vs. 3]

At this moment you find a bag suddenly being pulled over your head and shoulders, after which you are rather abruptly pushed off-balance and then hoisted over a somewhat mighty set of shoulders. You hear the smaller brother issue a warning - you presume toward the youth - about there being nothing to see here. It seems like they've done this before.

Now then, says the larger brother. There's a delivery to be made, it seems. And a reward to be claimed, unless you happen to have a more imaginative offer than petty lies?

Quote from: Xantalos on April 29, 2016, 02:57:56 pm

"Hmm. Zippity bippity doo, what to do what to do. What's convincing enough bullshit that he'll produce something useful for me?
...
Perhaps I should go ransack that other religious building, that hasn't failed me yet."

Go investigate as to what that building between the chapel I looted and the stones I stole the sacrificial stone from is and what's inside it.

If there's one thing you most certainly cannot find in the shrine, it's perfection. You get something of a trial and error vibe from the construction, and the bits of bone and garbage littering the floor don't exactly scream sophistication either.

[Fortuitous Meetings: 6]

To add to all this, once you enter you do notice a sizable shadow step into the exit archway with a clink of metal. A familiar face - the Worm-knight. She's looking a little on the angry side.

Are you the defiler, she asks? Perhaps the killer, too? She has suspected you for some time now. How many faces do you wear, snakeman?

Quote from: Toaster on April 30, 2016, 10:42:31 am

"Oh goodness me, this is quite... uh... I'm not certain! Dangerous!"

I guess maybe make a tentative strike? Arms need workout besides just legs.

[Getting Into The Spirit: 2]

Your swordwork would make Errol Flynn proud. Your kidneys on the other hand are less appreciative, having received a solid set of thwacks as the guard easily exploits most of the openings you create. Defense is easy, she says. Killing the other bastard first is what combat's really about, though. And that's the lesson to be learned here, truly. You lack a certain kind of relentlessness, she thinks.

Here's an idea! How about you have a right and proper swordfight. Less of a thwack competition, more of a proper fight, eh? Your almost immediate attempts to voice your reservations are met with a grin. She knew you'd like the idea. Let's you and her fight! She changes her stance a little, a little more limber after the warm-up drill. You have talent, she says. Just need to coax out the spirit. However many cracks of the training sword that may require.

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penguinofhonor · « **Reply #1061 on:** April 30, 2016, 06:20:46 pm »

"Fuck, I wanted to keep this to myself, but in my cloak I have a potent medicinal mushroom from a foreign land. Its scent alone has healing properties. Let me go and you can have it."

Toaster · « **Reply #1062 on:** April 30, 2016, 06:21:53 pm »

"Er. Um. Okay?"

Sure?

Xantalos · « **Reply #1063 on:** April 30, 2016, 06:31:55 pm »

"What? Defiler? Killer? Snake-man? My name's Jack. Jack Daniels. I'm not sure if I've introduced myself to you before, so it's understandable. Anyhow, I was looking for you on account of something else but you seem distressed right now, so how about you tell me what it is you think I did and we can clear up any misconceptions."

AoshimaMichio · « **Reply #1064 on:** May 01, 2016, 03:29:01 am »

Leif nods satisfied.

"I'm not as familiar with your clan law as you think, it is more of common sense. But if your clan's laws are based around common sense, then it's probably pretty good clan. Makes me want to meet them even more! Tell me more!"

Once she's done with the corpse, we will continue to with our adventure.

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