SuppaStar13
Junior Member
Option 3
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Fantasy A New Era: Beginnings
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Elowyn
word-weaver
You choose option three.
"Of course I have!" you announce proudly, eager to show off your swordsmanship.
"'Atta lad," the weapons master gives an almost-smile. "Then I'd be happy to show you my collection." You and Lyra follow him to a side room. At first it is dark so you can't see much of anything, but then he flicks a switch and a few bare bulbs illuminate a rack of swords to your right and a rack of assorted other weapons to your left.
You ogle for a moment at the nice display.
He gestures to the weapons "Well, go have a look-see. If you find something, I'll let you know the price."
You can try out...
1 | A nice blade from the rack on the right.
2 | An unconventional bladed weapon from the rack on the left.
3 | A non-bladed weapon (such as a staff or a chain whip) from the rack on the left.
"Of course I have!" you announce proudly, eager to show off your swordsmanship.
"'Atta lad," the weapons master gives an almost-smile. "Then I'd be happy to show you my collection." You and Lyra follow him to a side room. At first it is dark so you can't see much of anything, but then he flicks a switch and a few bare bulbs illuminate a rack of swords to your right and a rack of assorted other weapons to your left.
You ogle for a moment at the nice display.
He gestures to the weapons "Well, go have a look-see. If you find something, I'll let you know the price."
You can try out...
1 | A nice blade from the rack on the right.
2 | An unconventional bladed weapon from the rack on the left.
3 | A non-bladed weapon (such as a staff or a chain whip) from the rack on the left.
Elowyn
word-weaver
Alert! I require at least three votes to move on to the next choice.
MidnightStar
REBEL
1
ViciousVip3R
Merchant of Death, Quest Log Fanatic
2 sounds interesting. Perhaps we could be the masters of a long lost fighting style.
goop
New Member
1 seems like a safe bet
Elowyn
word-weaver
You choose option one.
The blade of traditional swords shines like a beacon to your eye. You test each blade out, some you immediately put back because it's not the right weight, others because they're too ornate, some because they aren't suitable for your sword style.
Eventually... you are down to three blades.
Which do you choose?
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The blade of traditional swords shines like a beacon to your eye. You test each blade out, some you immediately put back because it's not the right weight, others because they're too ornate, some because they aren't suitable for your sword style.
Eventually... you are down to three blades.
Which do you choose?
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goop
New Member
SuppaStar13
Junior Member
ViciousVip3R
Merchant of Death, Quest Log Fanatic
Elowyn
word-weaver
Eventually you find a blade that is just right:
The blade is finely balanced and an acceptable weight, on the lighter side. The Weapons Master explains that it costs 10 sils, which you have double in your pouch. Quickly you give him the coin and have gained a sword.
x1 Balanced Blade obtained.
You attach the blade to your belt in place of the Steel Sword and it sits there nicely. You figure you can probably sell the Steel Sword for some coin later.
"C'mon, it's nearly nightfall. I gotta get back to me mum," Lyra says when you're done. "Actually, I've been meaning to ask you..."
You can :
1 | wait patiently for her to continue
2 | "Yes? What is it?"
3 | ( fill in )
The blade is finely balanced and an acceptable weight, on the lighter side. The Weapons Master explains that it costs 10 sils, which you have double in your pouch. Quickly you give him the coin and have gained a sword.
x1 Balanced Blade obtained.
You attach the blade to your belt in place of the Steel Sword and it sits there nicely. You figure you can probably sell the Steel Sword for some coin later.
"C'mon, it's nearly nightfall. I gotta get back to me mum," Lyra says when you're done. "Actually, I've been meaning to ask you..."
You can :
1 | wait patiently for her to continue
2 | "Yes? What is it?"
3 | ( fill in )
ViciousVip3R
Merchant of Death, Quest Log Fanatic
1. I feel it would be a bit ride to interrupt, in any case, we are not in any hurry.
MidnightStar
REBEL
2
Pryno
Probably a Malkavian
Joining the adventure! 2!
Elowyn
word-weaver
"Yes? What is it?" you ask her.
She looks away. "N-nothing. It's--nevermind." She takes a breath. "I'll tell you some other time." You aren't sure if she's seriously committing to tell you later or if she's just avoiding answering.
You shrug and figure that when she's ready she'll talk.
"Anyways, I've got to get back. I'll meet you at the training arena tomorrow, Wrytin!" She is back to her cheery self again and waves to you as you part ways.
You head back for a well deserved rest. The long day's work has made your muscles sore. And tomorrow you'll be combat training on top of that. You exhale and think to yourself that at least you have a job and a place to sleep.
With this thought in mind, you drift off peacefully into slumber.
End of Day Two.
She looks away. "N-nothing. It's--nevermind." She takes a breath. "I'll tell you some other time." You aren't sure if she's seriously committing to tell you later or if she's just avoiding answering.
You shrug and figure that when she's ready she'll talk.
"Anyways, I've got to get back. I'll meet you at the training arena tomorrow, Wrytin!" She is back to her cheery self again and waves to you as you part ways.
You head back for a well deserved rest. The long day's work has made your muscles sore. And tomorrow you'll be combat training on top of that. You exhale and think to yourself that at least you have a job and a place to sleep.
With this thought in mind, you drift off peacefully into slumber.
End of Day Two.
Elowyn
word-weaver
Day Three. Explore the City! continued...
The next day there is no early morning wake up call. The farmer's wife patiently explains that one of the horses got a lame foot and wouldn't be able to haul the produce you were supposed to sell in the market that day. Before she turns to get back to the laundry, you overhear her talking to one of the kitchen aids about selling a mount to a knight. She mentions that it's 35 G for a dun horse and 10 G for a donkey.
Interesting... You're free to explore the town however you'd like today. And so you decide to head to the Weapons Master to sharpen your sword technique. Lyra is there waiting expectantly and she yells at you for being late. You explain to her that she hadn't mentioned what time to meet, before turning to your trainer.
He gives an introduction of who he is: Marvin Eckhardt of the First Order of Royal Knights. (This he seemed to take a lot of pride in.) And then gives you the lowdown on the blade you bought from him. He walks you through the basic strikes and parries before engaging in a short bout of sparring (with wooden sticks fashioned into flat, hiltless swords).
Once the training of the day is completed, you're covered in sweat. Glancing up to the sky you ascertain that it's a bit past noon. Marvin encourages you to go buy some food from the stalls.
You...
1 | Talk to Lyra.
2 | Head for the food stalls.
3 | Ask if there's anywhere to take a shower.
The next day there is no early morning wake up call. The farmer's wife patiently explains that one of the horses got a lame foot and wouldn't be able to haul the produce you were supposed to sell in the market that day. Before she turns to get back to the laundry, you overhear her talking to one of the kitchen aids about selling a mount to a knight. She mentions that it's 35 G for a dun horse and 10 G for a donkey.
Interesting... You're free to explore the town however you'd like today. And so you decide to head to the Weapons Master to sharpen your sword technique. Lyra is there waiting expectantly and she yells at you for being late. You explain to her that she hadn't mentioned what time to meet, before turning to your trainer.
He gives an introduction of who he is: Marvin Eckhardt of the First Order of Royal Knights. (This he seemed to take a lot of pride in.) And then gives you the lowdown on the blade you bought from him. He walks you through the basic strikes and parries before engaging in a short bout of sparring (with wooden sticks fashioned into flat, hiltless swords).
Once the training of the day is completed, you're covered in sweat. Glancing up to the sky you ascertain that it's a bit past noon. Marvin encourages you to go buy some food from the stalls.
You...
1 | Talk to Lyra.
2 | Head for the food stalls.
3 | Ask if there's anywhere to take a shower.
ViciousVip3R
Merchant of Death, Quest Log Fanatic
I'm split between 1 and 2, but I think it's best to follow Marvin's advice for now. Whatever she wanted to tell us can wait until she is ready to share it.
2.
2.
Pryno
Probably a Malkavian
2. Always ready for food. But it would fun to ask Lyra to join.
Elowyn
word-weaver
You head towards the food stalls with Lyra tagging along. It really doesn't seem like she has anything to do. She is in a mild mood and proceeds to point out all the best fruits and snacks. At the end, she's piled into your arms a huge assortment of delicious eats.
"H-how am I going to pay for all this?" you ask, rather cowed by the various odors now wafting into your nose.
She glances over at you. "Hm? Oh no worries! I've got it covered." She hands the shopkeep a few gold coins and it's all good.
x5 assorted fruit
x5 breads
x5 dried meat
You're rather astounded. Where did she get the money from?
You say to her...
1 | "Hey... you didn't steal that coin did you?" (worried tone)
2 | "Um, where did you get the money from?"
3 | Ignore it and happily eat a piece of fruit!
"H-how am I going to pay for all this?" you ask, rather cowed by the various odors now wafting into your nose.
She glances over at you. "Hm? Oh no worries! I've got it covered." She hands the shopkeep a few gold coins and it's all good.
x5 assorted fruit
x5 breads
x5 dried meat
You're rather astounded. Where did she get the money from?
You say to her...
1 | "Hey... you didn't steal that coin did you?" (worried tone)
2 | "Um, where did you get the money from?"
3 | Ignore it and happily eat a piece of fruit!
ViciousVip3R
Merchant of Death, Quest Log Fanatic
Hey! I'm curious! 2.
SuppaStar13
Junior Member
option 3
Pryno
Probably a Malkavian
...2? It's probably not theft but it's a way like any other to start a friendly conversation.
Elowyn
word-weaver
"Um, where did you get that money from?" you ask her a bit nervously. She better not have stolen it! you think.
"From the mysterious person I told ya about," she replies happily. Blissfully unaware that that sounds super sketchy. First this 'mysterious person' hired a random girl to babysit you around the city, and now xe is paying for your meal? Definite red flag.
But before you can say something else, you feel something nudging your arm. You turn and (awww...) it's a cute and pudgy street urchin. She gives you a gap toothed smile. Before you know it, two older boys have swiped a few food items from your arms.
You...
1 | give chase! a few wallops with the flat of your blade will teach them to steal from you.
2 | yell at them to give those back, but don't go after them yourself. After all, it's not like you could eat all of them yourself and maybe they were really starving or something.
3 | stand and stare.
"From the mysterious person I told ya about," she replies happily. Blissfully unaware that that sounds super sketchy. First this 'mysterious person' hired a random girl to babysit you around the city, and now xe is paying for your meal? Definite red flag.
But before you can say something else, you feel something nudging your arm. You turn and (awww...) it's a cute and pudgy street urchin. She gives you a gap toothed smile. Before you know it, two older boys have swiped a few food items from your arms.
You...
1 | give chase! a few wallops with the flat of your blade will teach them to steal from you.
2 | yell at them to give those back, but don't go after them yourself. After all, it's not like you could eat all of them yourself and maybe they were really starving or something.
3 | stand and stare.
ViciousVip3R
Merchant of Death, Quest Log Fanatic
I feel like they need those food items more than us, so let's let them go this time.
3.
Pryno
Probably a Malkavian
What? A few wallops? They are just kids! However, they could be working for someone, and it would be interesting to check. 1 if we can chase them without hurting them or turning them in. Blank vote if not.