What do you prefer?
You look around the field, looking for signs of life. You halt as you hear a cough to your left. You investigate and find a man lying on his back, sword protruding from his torso, coughing up blood. His armor shows him to be fighting for the other side.
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He looks at you, trying to mutter something, but lack of blood causes him to pass out. He looks young.
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He possesses an old compass. His breathing grows more and more shallow
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You kill the young man and watch as life drains from his eyes. You look at the compass. It points south.
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Your travel backpack is back at camp. You may find some supplies there.
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You head back to camp. As you move closer, you see the camp in the distance. Unfortunately, you also see raiders. 3 of them. They haven't spotted you yet. You can slip away unnoticed or fight.
In a fight, the battle will begin with rolls. One for you, one for each of your enemy. Highest number attacks first, followed by the next highest and so on. On each turn to attack, I roll again for the attack. 1-7 is a failed hit.
8-15 normal attack. 16-20 is a critical hit. Whatever number you get is also the amount of damage you do.
All rolls are done by random.org
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You manage to find an opening. One of the raiders, moves away from the rest, to relieve himself in the woods. You sneak up to him, unsheathing your dagger.
Let's roll.
4 Oh, crap. Fail
As you sneak up, you accidentally step on a twig, snapping it. The man surprised, turns around. You get sprayed. He quickly tucks his ding dong and withdraws his sword. The commotion brings the other two raiders as well.
Your health: 200HP
Rolling for 1st raider
15 Moderate hit
The raider swings his sword, connecting with your torso. He does 30 points of damage.
Rolling for 2nd raider
14 Moderate hit
The second raider strikes from behind with his hammer, denting your armor and pushing you onto your knees. 28 points of damage
Rolling for 3rd raider
6 Fail
You sweep your leg, catching the third raider on his shin. He falls, giving you and opening.
Rolling for you
20 Critical hit
You jump onto the fallen raider and slit his throat. Squirting blood causes the raiders to panic.
Perfect roll (20). Second turn.
18 Critical hit
You dodge the 2nd raider's swing and stab in the heart. He falls.
Rolling for raider
4 Fail
The raider sees you demolish his friends and turns to run.
Rolling for you.
18 Critical hit.
You can chase after him and kill him. Or spare his life.
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I scream "Yes!" loudest way i can. And then look at my stats. Yes.
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You yell at the the top of your voice, attracting the nearby undead feasting on the fresh corpses.
Stats
Intelligence: 2
Strength: 17
Dexterity: 4
Luck: 15
Stamina: 6
Magic: 2
Stats are generated using random.org with 20 being the highest
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Knowing my high aptitude for magic i decide to cast "Turn Undead" on closest zombie. If that will not work i'll use my mighty hammer to crush its skull and flee. There is a hammer there. Yes?
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Luckily, the spell works. The zombie turns around and shambles away. One down, 27 to go.
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Well... As a good human being i'm looking for any other survivors to throw them at zombies. You know. Feed the zombies. Yes.
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Only you and the undead are present. You do see a figure walking in the distance, but you'd probably die before you can get to him.
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As i've already discovered i'm kinda good at yelling, and by that getting in center of attention, i decide to ask for help and scream for help like a little girl. My mother always said to me to trust random figures walking in the distance. Yes.
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I put on my headset and play "Ahab - Furthur Down" and look for a strong tall tree.
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I make sure the tree is good enough for drop hanging.
Can I just assume i have objects or (Like what i did with the headset) or am i supposed to search for them? Totaly not looking for a robe!
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The tree seems sturdy.
I gave you one freebie. The rest need to be found.
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A traveller passes, his name is fransworth. He asks about the battle
(I started a three way, if you dont like it I will delete my post)
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It's up to the person, who's adventure it is. If he allows. I don't mind.
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I gasp in awe at my surroundings.
Although I am disgusted by the mounds of bodies scattering the battlefield, I look for anything that could be helpful or could provide sustenance.
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You find several weapons, though they are not of much use, since yours is still intact. You find a water skin, empty. You still have some coins about 35.
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I pray that the souls of the deceased may find peace and begin to look for the nearest path/road.
I look at my dominant hand to determine what weapon I am holding.
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Several weapons litter the battlefield. You currently have a .........
Choose your weapon. Your weapon also determines your class
-Bow and Arrows - Ranger. Can also skillfully use daggers. Light to Medium Armor
-Warhammer - Warrior: Can use heavy two-handed weaponry. Heavy Armor
-Katana - Paladin: Can use one-handed weaponry. Medium to Heavy Armor
-Dagger and Throwing Knives - Assassin: Can use poisonous weaponry and stealth items. Light Armor
-Novice's Staff - Mage: Can use power crystals. Battlemage Armor. Can only be unlocked for magic stat higher than 15.
Stats
Intelligence: 17
Strength: 11
Dexterity: 9
Luck: 13
Stamina: 12
Magic: 17
Stats determined via random.org. Max. 20 in each stat.
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With the Novice's Staff in hand, I begin to walk away from the battlefield.
Using the positioning of the sun, I orient myself and begin to travel north.
While walking, I look for anything that catches my attention.
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The trek is uneventful. Nothing living crosses your path as you move north. After an hour's trek, you find a stream.
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If it is currently in the morning or the afternoon, I will follow the flow of the stream. If it is in the evening, I will find something that can be used to make a makeshift fishing rod / net (besides my staff and water skin) and I will cast a line into the steam.
(I assume this adventure was started in the morning. Maybe I am wrong about this assumption.)
If there is a place with a lot of turbulence along the stream, I will fill my water skin there to prevent harmful bacteria.
Of course if the stream is disgusting, or if there is something off about the stream, I will not fish or fill my water skin.
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There is still about 2 hours till dark. The stream is clean and cool. You fill your waterskin. You try to catch fish but you have no bait.
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Finding that fishing without bait is futile, and that the night is nigh, I look for decent sized sticks and leaves to make a makeshift shelter, and stones for a small fire ring. To fill my stomach, I look for fruit that I recognize and know that are safe to eat. If I become thirsty, I will drink and refill my water skin.
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You manage to make a fragile shelter, if winds pick up, it won't last but it's something. You also find some blueberries that you remember picking when you were little. You pick as many as you can. The night passes and it is now morning. The sun is high up and it is hot.
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I spend a little time dismantling the camp, then I start following the stream's flow. I look for blueberries on my path to take. I sustain myself by eating berries, and drinking water as needed while walking. I keep my eyes peeled for anything out of the ordinary.
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You find a few berry bushes and replenish your stock. As you follow a the stream, you spot a cave.
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I carefully walk up to the cave and peek inside. What do I see?
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I back up from the cave entrance and make a small fire to light a torch.
What is revealed when I approach the cave with the burning piece of wood?
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I quietly back up from the cave and put out the burning torch.
I continue on my path. Staff and smoldering torch in hand.
I also search for more berries and anything else that might provide more sustenance.
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Luckily, you manage to slip away without incident.
You keep on moving and find more berries to fill your belly and pack. You see a tree, brimming with a kind of fruit you have never seen before.
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Since I am a curious fellow, I examine the tree. If I think it is safe, then I get closer to the fruit and look at it without plucking it off the tree.
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The fruit glimmers in the light. You try to determine its color but it seems to shift as you turn your head. You wonder whether to risk eating the fruit.
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I pull the fruit off the tree and look for a reaction from the tree or the fruit.
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A crow cries in the distance. Nothing else happens.
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I continue on my way tossing the fruit up and down in my hand as I walk.
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The fruit catches light ever so often, as you toss it . You travel with the river for a few hours until you spot a traveling caravan. Oxen and horses pull carts probably laden with produce from the farms, heading to Pyreview, the city famous for its fire magic.
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I catch up to the caravan and I ask if I may join them on their way to Pyerview. If they let me accompany them. I exchange pleasantries and I ask around to hear on the latest rumors.
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The travelers look at you suspiciously. It seems raiders have been quite active in these parts. The travelers will let you join provided that you surrender your weapons for the duration of the trip and bring your own food. Any sign of trouble from you and they will kill you.
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I don't know how much a Novice staff looks like a weapon, but I hand it over and I follow them on their journey.
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He'd rather be safe than sorry. You begin your travels. There is no room in the carriage, so you need to walk along. There are 5 of you making your way to Pyreview. It will take you 5 days to reach the city.
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I understand the caravan's concerns and I walk with them, drinking water along the way to keep myself saturated, and eating fruit that I find.
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2 days pass peacefully, with no signs of raiders. The caravanners take a shine to you and tell you about the city of Pyreview., the throne of the King of Belismus. When King Caleb took the throne, the realm experienced a decade of peace and prosperity. The trade was good and life itself was good. However, since the last few months, strange events have weakened King Caleb's grasp on the kingdom of Belismus. Rumors speak of a wizard who wishes to usurp the throne. A powerful necromancer who has raised the dead against the king. One of the caravanners asks you about your soldier garb. You admit you have no memory of what happened prior to waking up in a field of corpses. However, you are certain that you will find answers at Pyreview.
On the 3rd day, the weather takes a bad turn. Snow begins to fall in heavy sheets. In a few hours, the snow is knee high. The going is slow as the caravanners shovel the snow to make a path for the wagons. You ask to help but the caravan leader gives you your staff back
"We're going slower than I'd like to. At this rate, it is inevitable that the raiders will find us sooner or later. Judging by that staff, you have some skill in magic. Protect us. We can do the shoveling."
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I take my staff in hand and am poised in wait for the immanent battle between the caravan and the raiders. I agree to protect the people to the best of my ability.
What spells do I know or do I make them up at the spot?
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I also like the double meaning behind "We can do the shoveling." I originally thought that it meant that if people die in the battle that they would be buried in the snow because it was paired next to the sentence "Protect us." Then I realized the true purpose behind the sentence, that we can dig a path for the wagons.
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The head of your staff glows red, as power courses through it. You know many of the basic spells that can help you attack and defend.
Spell list
Attacks: Fireball, Frozen shard, Tremor (environmental attack, damages enemy and ally alike), Flame, Chain Lightning (environmental)
Defense: Shield, War Cry (boosts attack), Teleport (cannot teleport out of field of battle), Aura of Well-being (heal yourselves and allies)
You move along with the front riders who keep on shoveling, keeping an eye around. Suddenly, you hear a war horn!
AROOOO AROOOOO
Over the hill, 5 raiders on horses sprint towards, curved swords in hand.
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Depending on the distance between the riders and the caravan, I either use a War Cry to boost my magical potential (If that is what it is used for), then if the enemy is close enough together and if I won't hit the caravan, I cast a Flame Chain Lightning. hopefully hitting the lot of them; or I just cast Flame Chain Lightning if the riders are in close enough proximity if I can't cast two subsequent spells.
If I end up using two spells, and War Cry does not increase the potential of my attacks, I use Shield.
I don't use Shield if I can't fire through it with my attacks.
If I end up not using either War Cry or Shield, I use another offensive attack.
If Flame Chain Lighting is cast, and the enemies are close enough to get hit, I strike the center enemy so the lightning arcs to the enemies around the initial target.
I replace the spell Flame Chain Lightning with Fireball if I would hit allies or the raiders are far enough from each other that the spell would have limited effect.
If I end up using Fireball, I assume that I can only target one enemy with the attack, therefor I strike the enemy that is the furthest to the right bringing the group to curve to the left away from the impact of the fireball (I am not striking in the center because the group will then split to both sides allowing the caravan to be flanked). If I can strike multiple foes with Fireball, I still go with the same technique but I fire my attack so I can take out multiple enemies instead of just the one.
If I use two offensive attacks, and those attacks both ending being fireball, I shoot the second projectile where I expect the group of raiders to go to once I lead them away from the center on my first attack (I plan to be able to strike multiple targets on knowing their path).
If I am able to cast more than two spells in a row for some reason, I automatically make them fireballs to finish off the raiders. If I can't cast a spell more than a few times in a day, I switch over to Frozen Shard.
I also do my best to keep an eye out for more raiders, especially if none of the raiders attacking here have either a war horn in hand or on their person.
I am also curious what kind of spell Frozen Shard is. Does it cast from the ground, or do I shoot a Frozen Shard projectile?
Is Shield a personal shield or a party shield? Can I shoot out through my own shield?
Does Tremor harm myself?
How far can I Teleport?
How long does it take for me to cast a spell?
How many spells can I cast in a day?
This might be a little overwhelming.
Maybe the questions and events can be answered and shown in this fashion.
- What are the spell(s) I cast
- What happens
- Answers about spells
- Answers about casting spells
Whooo. That was a lot of stuff.
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The raiders pour over the hill but are still not close enough, so you quickly cast War Cry to boost your power. Since, you are still learning the trade of magic, you do not yet know how to combine two spells. However, you place the caravan to your back and cast flame. You manage to set 2 raiders on fire. Their horses, driven mad with fear, rear and throw their riders. Before the others can overwhelm you and the caravan, you cast Chain Lightning. Blue tendrils erupt from your stave and strike one raider after the other until nothing but smoking corpses remain. The raiders did not expect to find a wizard among the caravans and so your attack caught them unawares. No war horn was sounded. You are safe for now.
The caravaners manage to calm the 2 remaining horses. Your chain lightning killed the other 3. The leader comes up to you. "Nicely done but we're hardly safe. That was just a scouting party. The main party will soon miss their absence in a few hours. We need to get moving but the snow is thicker than expected. May be you can melt the snow."
Answers to your questions
- For the moment, Frozen Shards are projectile. You can later learn Frozen Spike which erupts from the ground.
- Shield can be used on allies as well. And you still shoot through it. However, it only lasts for a few minutes.
- Tremor is a powerful area attack. It will harm you though with the suitable gear/training, you can eliminate the damage.
- All of the spells mentioned can be cast instantly. You can charge each spell to make it stronger. Some spells to be later learned may require time to be cast.
- There is no limit. However after every 10 spells you cast, you need to rest to recharge mana or drink a mana potion.
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As a wizard in training, and the fact that I know my strength, I am reserving 4 of my 7 remaining spells in case of a surprise attack while we are traversing through the snow. I use my Fireball spell to clear the path through the snow. If I have time to charge my Fireball spell, I do so to clear the ground more effectively.
Does charging my spells take more mana to cast, meaning I cast less spells?
What is the rate of power to time with a charge?
How long can I charge for?
I use Flame Chain Lightning if it is more effective and it does not harm my companions.
Does Flame Chain Lightning only attack viable targets?
Does Aura of Wellbeing also rejuvenate people as well as healing them? If so, I would like after I cast Fireball (once or twice depending on how charging works) to cast Aura of Wellbeing to heal those who are digging in the front to help them endure the monotonous digging while I rest myself for future combat.
How long does it take for me to rest to recharge?
Can I partially recharge?
If I can partially recharge myself, how long does it take to gain 1 spell back?
Can I stop recharging while I am in the middle of doing so?
If I cannot stop recharging when I have started, I choose not to recharge.
If Aura of Wellbeing does not rejuvenate people, I cast another Fireball in it's place or I charge longer.
If I can partially recharge in the time it takes for raiders to show up, I wait until I can cast 6 spells until I cast another to clear the path further.
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You charge your fireball and manage to clear a path for the cart.
- Charging increases damage dealt by twofold but also drains mana twice as quickly. A charged spell counts as 2. However, a charged spell can be cast instantaneously.
There are no enemies in the vicinity to cast the spell on.
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Flame Chain Lightning spreads in the direction in which it cast. It does not discriminate between friend and foe. Any person in its path will take damage.
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Aura of Wellbeing can only heal wounds. Rejuvenation can only be acquired through sleep and food.
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1 spell regenerates in 1 hour of rest. You can take potions that can speed up the spell regeneration or learn new passive skills that do the same. Partial recharge is not possible. If your sleep is broken, any spell in the process of being recharged is lost. A spells recharged prior to this, are kept.
You cast another charged fireball, clearing the path further. for 6 spells to recharge, 6 hours of sleep is needed. The caravan leader approaches.
"How are you fairing? We still have a long way ahead. We plan on meeting up with a band of soldiers heading to the city. They should protect us. Meanwhile, you can get some shuteye. We'll wake you if any danger arises."
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"I am quite winded, some rest would be nice."
I take the caravan leader's advice and I rest. I wake myself up every 75 minutes or so to check on the caravan to see if they are alright.
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You look at the beauties running around. It's almost too good to be true. Well, that's because it is. The battle left you with a knock on the head and a concussion. The lovely ladies running around are actually lovely zombies. They haven't spotted you yet. You have a sword. You can either slip away unnoticed or fight.
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Oh man you're still doing this?
Well it was fun last time so I'll start a new one if you don't mind
Ahem
I wake up
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You wake up, your vision blurry and head bursting with pain. You sit up using your hands for support. It is dark. You cannot see anything. Your ears are still ringing from the explosion that knocked you out. That wasn't man-made. That was magic. Powerful magic. You look to your left to retrieve your .........
Choose your weapon. Your weapon also determines your class
-Bow and Arrows - Ranger. Can also skillfully use daggers. Light to Medium Armor
-Warhammer - Warrior: Can use heavy two-handed weaponry. Heavy Armor
-Katana - Paladin: Can use one-handed weaponry. Medium to Heavy Armor
-Dagger and Throwing Knives - Assassin: Can use poisonous weaponry and stealth items. Light Armor
-Novice's Staff - Mage: Can use power crystals. Battlemage Armor. Can only be unlocked for magic stat higher than 15.
Stats
Intelligence: 12
Strength: 16
Dexterity: 8
Luck: 3
Stamina: 19
Magic: 19
Stats and outcomes for battles or decisions are decided via random.org. Max stat 20. All stats can be improved using special artifacts recovered during the adventure.
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I grab my Dagger, throwing knives and Light Armor. I try to stealthily observe my surroundings
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You look around and see people like you, waking up, shuffling around. A man sees you and comes over to help you up. Your company was traveling to the besieged town of Minerve to support the dying troops. However, you were ambushed by the enemy. It seems that they have some serious artillery on their side.
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I ask the man how many people we've lost, and if they know of any safe passage to Minerve, away from this battlefield.
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The man tells you that the captain can tell you better. As for the safe passage, the captain will have to see if the troops are capable of completing the journey to Minerve or head back to the camp.
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Before going to the captain, I take off my pants and piss. I was very nervous, so I had to relieve myself a bit. Then as I walk to the captain to ask them questions, I put my wee wee into my pants.
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Luckily, the captain doesn't see you little wee-wee. The man is inside his command tent. You stand at the entrance and ask for permission to enter. Once granted, you stand face to face with the captain. What do you wish to ask?
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"Sup captain?" "Dude, do you know a way to get to the city safely?"
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The captain scowls at your insolence.
"Watch your tongue, boy. You're addressing a senior officer and don't doubt my abilities. Of course, I know of a safe way into the city. But what's it to you?"
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"Well I've got this"
I reach into my pocket to look for something to offer for his assistance
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The captain grabs the peanut and shoves it up your nose.
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I pull the peanut out of my nose and eat it. "Well I don't have anything else to offer".
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"Wait, wait! I want to help, give me a chance, I'm pretty sure I was born with some psychic powers."
I put my hands to my temples and hum.
"We should go west"
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The captain ignores you and the guards outside his tent escort you away. You are unceremoniously dumped near the horses.
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I hop onto one of the horses and attempt to gallop away
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You get as far the end of the camp, before being captured. Your hands and legs are tied. On the morrow, you shall be hanged for desertion.
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I ask if my last meal can be a cake. In honor of the War Duck's Cake day!
Hopefully the people at the camp also worship this Duck God and will forgive me, for I was just having a bad day.
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(fack it, lets do it)
Check first if there are any people alive
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You look around and see a group of people standing some distance away. You cannot determine whether they are friend or foe.
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"huh, there's some people over there... i mean i cant see if they are enemies or not... i can try and get close but firstly..."
check inventory and stats
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Inventory:
- Water skin
- Ham and cheese sandwich
- 120 coins
- Compass
- Folded piece of paper
- Weapon of your choice. See below
Your stats:
Intelligence: 12
Strength: 9
Dexterity: 17
Luck: 4
Stamina: 12
Magic: 14
Choose your weapon. Your weapon also determines your class
-Bow and Arrows - Ranger. Can also skillfully use daggers. Light to Medium Armor - Suitable for high dexterity
-Warhammer - Warrior: Can use heavy two-handed weaponry. Heavy Armor
-Katana - Paladin: Can use one-handed weaponry. Medium to Heavy Armor
-Dagger and Throwing Knives - Assassin: Can use poisonous weaponry and stealth items. Light Armor
-Novice's Staff - Mage: Can use power crystals. Battlemage Armor. Can only be unlocked for magic stat higher than 15
Stats and outcomes for battles or decisions are decided via random.org. Max stat 20. All stats can be improved using special artifacts recovered during the adventure.
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i equip my Bow & Arrows
"ok then... i still have my sandwich, great! lets look for a near bush to hide... i really, really hope they are friendly, im sick of fighting so much."
check for near bushes!
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You find a set of bushes, tall enough to hide you. You move from cover to cover, until you find a suitable place to look at the guards. They appear to be flying the same colors as your kingdoms.
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"ah, friendly people! or i hope! some guards from my kingdom are just a bunch of... ejem... anyways, might as well check firstly if they are REALLY from my kingdom"
double check to see if they are not disguised enemies
(roll i guess?)
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You are easily able to determine that they are guards from your kingdom. You even recognize one of them. It's the butcher's son, the one who gives you choice cuts at a reasonable price.
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step out of the bush with my hands up, yelling:
"Hey! guards! over here! im still alive! ... wait is that you, john? wow, since when are you a guard?!"
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The butcher's son looks at you, confused.
"Hey, KoolAids. Guys, it's okay. I know him. I'm not John, my name's Willis. You're alive. We thought your whole regiment perished when you got ambushed by the orcs."
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(btw im a girl! lol)
"Yeah sure Kyle"
i scratch my forehead
"And of course im alive! you know im one of the strongest girls of them all! but yeah my regiment got demolished... poor old Seth, couldn't acomplish his dream of opening a book store. hecking orcs, good thing i killed them. oh and also, the artifact is intact, dont worry!"
i look at Willis a little confused
"but you haven't answered my question yet, Kevin! since when did you started being a guard? what about the butchery and your father?"
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Is there a bathroom anywhere? Hello? Anyone alive?
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No one answers you. A pigeon flies overheard, cooing.
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Hey! Pigeon stop Cooing and tell me where the bathroom is!?!?!
How many stats have I got in my jump skill?
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The pigeon does not understand the common tongue you speak. It tilts its head and coos at you.
Your stats:
Intelligence: 3
Strength: 20
Dexterity: 18
Luck: 5
Stamina: 20
Magic: 13
Highly athletic build, unable to use advanced magic due to lack of intelligence. Can use basic spells. You can increase all your stats by 5 points by finding certain artifacts. You increased stamina grants you a high jump!
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Startle awake, panting heavily in response to the shattering sky. Waking drowsily, and more, freezing and tired, survey the rocky alcove.
Rub eyes and face, trying to bring both warmth and alertness from the fog of sleep. Eyes blinking slowly, look outward at the storm. 'How long have I been sleeping... I hope Father wasn't right about storms lasting weeks.', thinking as a waterfall of rain has begun to form over the mouth of the cave.
Sigh, looking over to where Father was resting soundly... and has now disappeared! Senses jump into overdrive with what little energy is available, as joints and muscles begin to stiffen and twitch for action. The cave is small; Father could only have left the cave, but for what purpose?
Sit up into a sitting position, rocking and rubbing body for warmth and a distraction. 'Where would he have gone? Was this all a trick? Oh no, what if he's a traitor? Maybe that's why my Mother died... if she even was my mother. This is all a sick joke. I don't have any powers, or maybe if I do, what can I do? Freezing in this stupid cave from some kind of never-ending monsoon,' losing moments in thoughts.
The Kha'nishan mark begins to ache, rubbing it in response. 'This stupid thing... you could be real useful right about now...'. Exhaling heavily in frustation, stand up to stretch what joints and muscles remain. Begin pacing around the cave, hoping for the man to return before finally deciding to journey outside.
Pull cloak over head, stepping through wall of rain hiding the mouth of the cave. 'I hope this is all worth ---' KRA-KOW! Thunder rolls in, preceded by a streak of blue fire nearby. '--- it. I doubt he would even be able to hear me shouting, which probably isn't a good idea if this is some 'secret' journey.'
Begin searching for Father in the wilds of the Teary Mountains.
Sorry to anyone that was reading the story; too many replies broke the comment thread so I had to start a new one!
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You exit the cave and the rain hits you in the face, like a wave of bricks. You bow your head, to stop the hammering of the raindrops. You try to find your father but have no tracking skills, nor a trail to follow. You could shout, though nobody would hear anyway. You walk a few steps away from the mouth of the cave and warmth and light of the fire begins to dwindle. A few seconds out and you're already soaked and cold. You keep walking and suddenly, your right foot dangles over the edge. You quickly balance yourself and hug the wall. You forgot you were on the mountain. After you gather your breath, you realize that trying to find your father in this storm is like trying to find a needle in a haystack in the dark, without hands. You re-enter the cave to find your father tending to the fire. He looks up at you, as if you had never left.
"Have a nice shower?"
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Glaring at the man, unclasp the cloak and remove it to shake off all the excess moisture.
"You think this is funny? You disappear and I'm left defenseless and lost? Why am I even doing this, what kind of father are you?"
Sit down next to the fire, farthest from the man as possible while still trying to tolerate the cold. Try to dry the cloak, utilizing it as a makeshift blanket.
Grumble quietly, concentrating more on ideas of how to get out of this situation rather than making the best of it.
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"You are a man grown, not a mewling babe. You are more than capable of defending yourself. I needed to explore the passages in the cave to make sure nothing caught us from behind. Besides I left you the sword in your belongings for a reason. I'm sure you know how to use it. Right?"
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With a confused look, confront the man, "How would I defend myself? I don't ever recall using a weapon before. All I can remember is waking up in a field, not in control of my body and being compelled to do unspeakable acts... like I was possessed or something. I'm not even sure what happened to allow me control again."
A visage of surreality grows, as the thought of checking the knapsacks was lost on him. Nervously remark, "I... uhh, didn't even think to check the supplies."
Carefully extract the sword, trying to get a handle on it. Respond timidly, "No... I don't know what I'm doing with this thing. I was going to work for a blacksmith back in town, but ... wasn't good enough."
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Your father looks at you, confused.
"Blacksmith? You left town to join the royal army. You were drafted. You should be skilled with sword, bow and spear. This was 5 months ago."
He stands up and begins pacing the length of cave, scratching at the scruffy beard forming on his chin.
"How could you have forgotten? Could it have been because of the Kha'nishan? Never mind. Start practicing, may be muscle memory will help you remember your training. Otherwise, I can teach you how to use the bow and arrows."
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"Town... what town? The one we just came from? Why did everyone act like they had forgotten me?", growing quietly after each word.
With a somber tone, "No... no, I-I don't recall much anymore. Five months... how long have I been missing from duty?"
Shake off the doubts and fear, readying a stance with the blade, however unnatural it may feel. Looking towards the man, "I-Is this right?"
Maneuvers feel comfortable, if a bit awkward but instinct has not yet taken over the senses. Sheath the sword into the ground, sighing a bit, "I may have been better with it in the past, but ... it just feels wrong. Perhaps I could try the bow, see how the string feels in my hands."
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You find yourself in an open plain surrounded by signs of an epic battle.
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