>>1089126
Attaboy! Don't rest on your laurels.

>>1089126
His body can rest fine in a bath while his mind runs free.
Say.
Ask him what he would like to drink or eat.
He hasnt had any control over the past year.
Small choices maybe a healing experience.
Even if its a "no" to your offers, having control over that choice will be a small joy.

Pendle 2024/04/19(Fri)10:28 No. 1089196 ID: 46e818
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>"Hey, uh, one last thing. You want me to call you 'Leonid' or...?"
"To be honest, I've grown used to Pendle. It's not something I can fully separate at this point, but the good comes with the bad. And it ties me to this place, a bit."
>"Well. If you're sure. I'll be back in a minute with your books, Pendle."
"Thank you, Miss Openda."
>"Ona's fine."
"Ona, then."

Pendle 2024/04/19(Fri)10:30 No. 1089198 ID: 46e818
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Siiiiigh

Ah, to have that clarity back at long last. The world as it should be.

And to hear a friendly voice in my head, for a change.

Hello again. We've not spoken much, I suppose. Then again I suppose I haven't really spoken to much of anyone here, even when under thrall. It made sense the demon kept to itself.
But I'm ready to be a productive member of this growing clan, now.

Pendle 2024/04/19(Fri)10:31 No. 1089199 ID: 46e818
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Ah, and speaking of.
I didn't realize these were mixed baths, but I suppose with as small a population as we have...

Well, no matter.

Baron 2024/04/18(Thu)23:44 No. 1089176 ID: 7a1a17
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You know, as far as failed escape attempts go, I don't feel too bad about this one.

"LOQUUI! USELESS GIRL! GET UP!

"Hrm?"

"Hunt Mistress Shokzali said you are to guard the ghostskin! I know you are bad at listening, but you better listen now! Guard him, or I will rip your face off!"

Baron 2024/04/18(Thu)23:46 No. 1089177 ID: 7a1a17
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The big one tosses me back into the girl called Loquui. She catches me with her body and we tumble around until she hits the rock. These things are resilient aren't they? She doesn't even appear dazed!

So new plan. Find out how many Gormoamhi there are before trying another escape attempt.

"Well it sounds like we'll be stuck with each other for a while. Loquui was it? Call me Iagn."

"I...I-a. Ya? Ya-neh? Yahn."


"Good enough."

"Yahn. You're...a male?"

"You didn't know?"

"...I do now"

Hey you said you played with Gormoamhi before. How do I get one to talk?

Ack, fumbled that spell. Sorry.

Anyways, Gormoamhi magic is split into two fields; life magic and death magic. Life magic is charged by siphoning power from whatever happens when sperm meets egg, and is mainly used for enchanting stuff. Death magic is classic blood magic; sacrifice some body parts (typically someone else's) to unleash destructive chaos.

Gormoamhi male mages are typically life magicians and Gormoamhi female mages are typically death mages.

So... I guess you should start by discussing the clan's leaders. Apparently, Saquar's really popular with the teenage girls, so if you could deceive her into believing you're his... 'ass-prentice', she might lose focus again for a chance to get laid with the genius.
(Well, 'genius' for a Gormoamhi. Mostly an idiot.)

>>1089177
Pleasure them, make them feel like they're in control, and then instead of asking questions set them up to gloat about what you wanna know.

Works everytime.

>>1089187
Yup, best way to interrogate a captor.

Literally stuff missiles in there and wire them to explode when they stop receiving your coded signal.

Silence 2024/04/19(Fri)06:49 No. 1089190 ID: ed041d
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You run a scan to get a better look at the damn thing and it's a heavy weapons platform. Still in construction, the weapons, control units, etc, have yet to be attached, but it's very clear that just stuffing some missiles into it won't work. The armor is incredibly thick, and without any of the weapons attached a chain explosion won't do anything.

You'll have to search for other options but you should be able to find something.

Well what if you attached the weapons? Look for a crane control room.

>>1089190
Or pile all the attachments on top and blow em up

Any way we could durably sabotage its treads?

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/04/19(Fri)02:21 No. 1089180 ID: d2faab
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Possible answers to the question that was asked:

A) If we are going to start with the partnership I expect to get paid for working with your master.

B) You seem familiar, have we met somewhere previously?

C) Check back on Bobbie and see how she is doing.

D) Other suggestions.

D. I'm all for letting them start business as long as we get compensated in some way (TAXES BAYBEE!), but I think we should first ask questions before we make our decision. Like, does he has a way to sustain himself so he doesn't bite the other villagers for their blood without their consent? Would he be willing to pretend he isn't a vampire if being a vampire is a problem with the chief? are his employees vampires too? what is he and Maya Din's professional relationship, like how did they meet and what does she do? Stuff like that.

But starting a food industry here could help this world progress

(not B. I do NOT want her being suspicious of me and us. Sorry, I'm no longer the Peregrine she wants me to be.

>>1089183
Thinking it through, if humans don't like buying from monsters, they simply need to hire humans and non-monster employees to cook and sell the food. Humans will buy from other humans. Simple.

How is Bobbie dealing with her current punishment?

So they don't have any other locations, this would be the first? Without being able to observe one of their operations we can't make any promises. Perhaps they could be afforded a trial run, under intense scrutiny.
We'll bring it up the next time we meet the village elder and get back to you.

>>1089054
...is that a tank?

Clearly, this construction hasn't come from nothing. We've seen ruins of roads and automobiles, and here, perhaps great industry, as well. We must be journeying in the wake of great destruction that has shattered some prior civilization. Runelearner, you would do well to take heed of the nature of this wreckage, and endeavor to know the cause of the broken land's fate. We may need to avoid it, ourselves.

>>1089117
Just looks like two rectangular pieces of rubble to me.

It appears those voidlings can't digest metal, and it's a bit too heavy to bring back. That's a shame, we could use a metal rune. Take some small metal parts, maybe it'll prove useful at some point.

I've been thinking...
The opposite of Blast could be many things: Implode, Collapse, Stabilize, Freeze, Order, Vacuum, and Void are what immediately come to mind. Perhaps if the inverse concept is too open ended then the possibilities can only be made by combination?

Toxoglossa 2024/04/18(Thu)17:57 No. 1089155 ID: 8a1605
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“Can you help us?” Casey asks the figure, “We’re running short on time. There’s people back on our plane that are counting on us.”

“I’ll take you as far as I can.” They respond, this time as Gabe. “But you are to tell no one of what you learn here.”

“We understand.” Casey nods, “Um, what should we call you?”

“You shouldn’t.” The voice responds, before sliding back into the fog, “Follow me.”

The mice scurry after them, trying to keep the stranger in sight: something easier said than done. Between the ever-present fog and shifting light of the lost souls, following the invisible figure requires constant attention.

>>1089155
Be very careful not to get separated.

>>1089155
To your left, Casey.

>>1089166
This. In fact, holding hands might be a good idea.

Tie your tails together

Ayo, imp's in trouble. Can you turn the clothes on the active siblings into bindings? Or make the imp taste real bad?

Both of you are have basically have hostages now. There's no way to make that sexy...

... unless you know how to do a hostage swap via kissing. How good are you at sucking face? Is there a way to have the kid help? Could you mould her helmet (thrown nearby) into something you could use to your advantage?

>>1089162
Ooh yes, swap spit and hostages.

>>1089145
imp IN TROUBLE
i repeat backup is about to go by-by
seems like you can only transform things by touching them
can you open a portal-o-demon dick right into her?
she seems the sort that would just make quicker work of a meal if you tried just enticing her.
youd have to be clear about it. yell "oi thats my imp." or something
and hey youved lived through a few scrapes, and advice come to mind? maybe something the imp could do to slow her down even if you cant?

p.s.
DON'T FORGET YOUR GLASSES!

yeet the Sakkilian Lady at the other Sakkilian Lady eating your imp

2/3 Nalthar 2024/04/17(Wed)22:58 No. 1089093 ID: 5ebd37
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Sounds of activity rouse you from your dreamless slumber. Blearily you sit up, finding yourself still beside the fire. Your thick cloak has been draped over you, and your long knife set carefully aside.

The mood in camp is dour, but not as bleak as you would have expected. Mice are moving about the camp, doing various chores. Up on the wood pile a pair are wielding a crude crosscut saw to take small pieces off one of the logs. With a clunk another pair deposit a tub full of snow by the fire. They eye you and whisper together, but don't approach.

You spot the hedgehog Afton among the bustle, head and shoulders above the smaller rodents. A pair of young bats are talking to him. As you watch Afton looks at them sadly and slowly shakes his head.
At this, the pair slump like puppets with cut strings. The smaller one starts weeping, keening in a pitch that scrapes the upper range of your hearing. The older bat stiffly leads them away, moving like all the life has been drained from them. Placing the younger on their back, the bat climbs up to the highest shelf and disappears. Afton shakes his head sadly once more, and spotting you, walks over.

"Morning, young Tem'rty. Hope ye slept well, as there's another hard day ahead of us.

3/3 Nalthar 2024/04/17(Wed)22:59 No. 1089094 ID: 5ebd37
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Afton leads you into one of the tents where hardened looking mice and rats are strapping on hunting equipment. A few shrews are running a grindstone, sharpening knives and repairing straps. Surrep is here, discussing something with her fellow rats in hushed tones.

The hedgehog brings you to a makeshift table where some rough maps and diagrams are arranged. "Don't know if ye have any experience with human's houses, but this'ns not much different, just bigger. Ye've the garb of a hunter, so I hope we can count on ye. We've mapped out most of the first floor, take a look 'ere"

1: The library: There are fungos feeding on the books, and the window makes for a quick escape. Tis usually quiet, but teams of puppets will occasionally come to take a book or clear out the fungos, so stay alert.

2: The entry and main hall: Empty, and sometimes patrolled by the glow eyed ones. Best to avoid unless ye need to bypass the underfloor.

3: The dining room: This is where we usually hunt. There's a rottin feast up on the table, but the fungos are runnin a mite thin lately. And keep quiet, the master gets upset when 'e catches folks here.

4: The kitchen: Puppets work here at mealtimes, but even when they're dormant there's glow eyes on guard. Some sort of moving platform takes food up to the higher floors. There's a pantry too, but ye'd never make it to the door without gettin caught. And don't expect any help for any foolishness, just don't mess with this room.

5: The water closet: Not much, a human toilet and sink, some cleaning chemicals. The tiled walls keep the fungos out, so no reason to go there.

6:The lounge: Some human furniture, that's about it. Might be some fungos, and the only time puppets show up is when they're carryin a book from the library. Probably the safest place to hunt.

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Huh, is it *possible* to work for the puppet master while still alive? Maybe someone could infiltrate their ranks, and serve as a double agent?

>>1089094
If the fungos are getting thin in the dining room then they're being overhunted. Gotta hunt somewhere else today.
...the chemicals from the bathroom might be potentially useful for a plan of some sort. Which chemicals are they? For instance, we could kill a human by mixing specific chemicals together in a place where the fumes would reach the room they're in, and sabotaging the exit so they can't get out.

The library is a good place to hunt today, I think. Might even find a book worth reading.

>>1089094
Quick question has anyone considered burrowing a hole into the shaft the moving platform goes through and swiping food as it travels, I assume no guards go with the plates.

I think the servant's quarters are probably the best place to hunt. If this is a place we don't typically have access to, it's good to profit from it while the opportunity is still there.

Watch out, this might be a Thespian Tortoise. A tortoise that can act the part of anything or anyone it encounters!

Offer her a piece of lettuce to make sure she's a person.

>>1089138
Oh my.

She's... perfect.
Every turt master needs that special someone, that private, emotional connection you can share only with one other person.

Proposition her!
Hold her hand, stare into her eyes and ask.
"Will you... be my rival?"

Apologize and offer an apple

No time to explain! You gotta get away from the turtle before it slowly catches up to you! Run run run!

Oh, it's Alia! You know her, don't you? If you don't, then a hasty apology is in order, followed by an explanation. Maybe she can help you catch the angry TURT.

10/10 Grey 2024/04/17(Wed)10:13 No. 1089047 ID: 3f89df
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Now, with a new day on the horizon and the sound of a caravan passing by the roads, I ask for your assistance, Muni, on what we should prioritize now.

>>1089039
Well... fine. Just... be careful. Even if he was a hero, what is he right now? What is he going to be if the crisis keeps growing?
I'll give him some time. We'll see how this plays out.

>>1089041
That's very insightful. You're the expert on magic, not us.

>>1089047
Alright, I did some 'training' on settlement tactics. It's complicated.
Everything begins with food. Make sure you have enough to perform at least one mid-term project. If not, then concentrate your efforts on securing more, no matter how tempting the other gambits.
Next, put all your efforts into chopping trees. You need space, building materials, and fuel, and the local trees can give you all of that. As long as your numbers are low, the devastation on the environment should be minimal, even if you clear out a glade.
And be daring! You're kind of desperate, so look for high-risk adventures to give you an edge in new resources and powers found in these dark woods!

>>1089047
A passing caravan brings opportunity grey mother.
Trade, gossip, information.
Perhaps even a good price for some of your muffalo should you be worried about lising them.
Primarily there could be trade to be had.

Regarding another issue.
The slavery.
I do not like it.
At all.
but it could be worth bringing in three because you are spread too thin for the work needed right now.
As such, i have a proposal grey mother.
One that may be more in line with the philosophy of a group seeking to be free of their own masters...

The three you "buy", once their previous owner is out of earshot, make them an offer.

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>>1089079
In the case of Indentured Servitude, I would propose we give the slaves the option of Double or Nothing.
Option (A): They leave, with nothing but the clothes on their back. They're completely free.
Option (B): They stay, their pay is docked to minimum possible wage (which you then have them use to pay for room and board and a few goodies here and there) until they have made what you bought them for - at which point, to their surprise, you then give them double the monetary value of what they produced for you. So now, not only do you pay back what should have been their wages but then give a gift out of the profits you made from their labor, showing that civilizations make far more than what they pay their citizens and you are willing to give some of that profit back to them. This should solidify their loyalty. From there, wages are normal, along with incentives, sidequests, and XMAS bonuses.

Wow you got all that done in a day? That's some great work ethic.

>>1089081
If you must do slavery, this is the closest to moral way to do it.

Hail the caravan. Even if you have nothing to trade yet it's good to see whats on the market.

>>1089106
The Winze is only a finger? I wonder where the rest of it is. Uh. Wait, you swallowed all that, and then bound Stargazer in the golem. I don't se the Winze in the golem. Where is it now?

>>1089107
Tell Stargazer she can keep that pilfered mana for now, but you will expect it to be returned in time. Her holding it means it won't leak, so it's saving you mana overall. You'll want it back once you've gained some in your main storage, enough that you'll be able to USE the mana when you retrieve it.

Definitely put that sign on Stargazer. For Reisarf, tell her that she's forbidden from using the Potential Void for a week, and all magical experiments the two of them do will have to be approved by a third party from now on. They have lost your trust.

Then the interrogation can begin. WHERE did they get the Winze? When and how did it spiral out of control? They should know their limits.

So the goal of the punishment should be to teach Reisarf (and Stargazer!) better risk assessment and safety practices. Not to pay them back for making a mess. They did accomplish a lot of good things! And then tried something incredibly dangerous.
-So, for starters: no more experiments until Stargazer's unsealed. Until then, Reisarf will be tasked with the cleanup and organization of the magical workshops, under close supervision. There will be no magical shortcuts taken along the way, stick to the basics.
-While he's being supervised, Deem can teach them by rote a framework for experiments: proposing ideas to her, hypothesizing expected outcomes - at least trying to predict something, anyway- and preparing appropriate safety precautions before they start. Get it in their head that to get to the fun part, you have to follow this formula - like drawing a circle over and over to develop a reflex, you need to start with the fundamentals.
-Impress on Reisarf that if he goes deeper into the abyss next time, Deem will not be able to pull him back out. You are responsible for guiding them down this path, and it's your job to make sure they don’t fall off the ledge. Using himself as a test subject is not an excuse to ignore safety. When considering the wellbeing of other people, he should remember: Other people care what happens to him - particularly Stargazer!
-Once the safety procedures are drilled into them, Deem will teach them a ritual spell, the lowest cost dungeon magic she can find, something within mortal grasp. That's the carrot to the stick - all of this setup is in service of performing more advanced research.

>>1089107
I agree that really drilling into them how bad and dangerous and irresponsible what they were doing was, In fact should probably forbid them from doing ANYTHING until we're satisfied they get that.
They wanted to see something amzing, but was it worth being wiped out of existences for? was it worth getting ripped from each other? Was it worth taking us down with them? This has definitely harmed our ability to trust them, and they should be aware of it.
As far as more concrete punishment, I can only think putting some kind of restriction on them is the only effective thing that makes sense, magical or otherwise, maybe limiting what/how much magic they can use, assign them some boring routine task to perform for a period of time, thats useful to the dungeon, like carrying water or something.If we're lucky they might even learn something from this.
Reisarf just seems to be naive and reckless, but im not sure Stargazer doesnt have something against Deem personally, and this incident might just be a symptom of that, maybe its time to find out.

It's probably worth clarifying as well, does Stargazer still have (gristle)worms? you might want to ensure that doesnt get passed along to your golems.

You know what? This all happened because Alkaline told Deem that she puts too much restrictions on Reisarf and Stargazer, so that resulted in Deem letting them do what they wanted, which resulted in this whole mess happening. Therfore, Alkaline is unintentionally responsible for this happening. However, we can't punish her because she had no idea this was going to happen.

So what we should do is tell Alkaline what happened. Let her know that allowing Reisarf and Stargazer to do what they wanted resulted in them almost erasing themselves from reality. Emphasize that we put restrictions on what they do for their safety and the safety of everyone else because they always want to do dangerous things like this.

Hopefully by telling Deem's daughter about the danger we avoided, she'll understand how important certain restrictions are!

Oh, and regarding the Winze. From what's been implied, that's... part of a dead dungeon?

>>1085218
Now that shes calm, in whisper ask her how she got here.
There must be some form of conveyance if the waterway isnt the route she entered by.

Once we know what it is, then maid dalvari may know where itd be kept.
Then theyd be able to decide ifnit was practical.

In the mean tine, im guess the siren is aquatic enough to stay underwater.

May be if she bunches up and tucks down low, staying still as a stone, itd be enough to keep them from spotting her, even if they were to enter the room.

The waterfall would be churning the surface of the water a little and the small amount of noise it offers would combine to give her cover while the elven ladies consider the next move.

Check if the cake trolley would make sound with weight on it. If is silent enought then we can carry her, even so I suspect a future situation where the siren will be left behind on screams while the survivors escape with tears on her eyes.

Maybe we can use the plug to make sound and leave a distraction behind if we have to leave hastly.

LW 2024/04/18(Thu)09:38 No. 1089118 ID: 0d1c28
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The drain cover is replaced, and could be blocked to over flow the kitchen, but the elves would need to leave quickly to avoid getting wet feet.
Hiding and waiting for an opportunity worked for the survivors, perhaps it could work for the siren?

The trolleys are well maintained their wheels never squeak Iolantha sure of it.
She's used one before, very fine elven craftmanship the leather lined wheels seem to dull sounds and the frame might be able support a heavy siren, the maid is not sure she's strong enough to move them but is willing to try

The nearest source of flowing water will be the stream in the cave of memory, the water connects to the river and eventually out to sea.

The maid asks the siren how she got here the siren explains that she slowly slid her moist body across the dining room floor.

Ask her to choise her poison: "Do you prefer risk to wait or traven in the trolley. We can't assure we can pull you all the way"

When Harroctar attacks there are usually rescue or extermination parties?

>>1089118
Damn.
No custom conveyance.

Cart then unless she wants to try hiding at the bottom and hoping they miss her.

Perhaps the cart could be moved by two elves while the most stealthy could lead the way.

Of the three id expect maid dalvari to be the stronger, most used to physical labour though perhaps florist syndra may match her.
The most quiet step id say belongs to maid dalvari.
Serving staff are adept at moving without notice among lords and ladies so as not to disturb them
While her stealth may not be a match for a scout or thief, she is certainly the most able of the trio.

So!
Florist and poet aid the siren. Two moving the cart will give them a little more speed.

Maid scouts ahead and checks each corridor, guiding their motion by hand signal or falling back if its a more detailed instruction or plan to share.

The escape this offers the siren may also offer the elves escape too.

If the siren can help them once shes in her element, then she could swim them through any submerged sections quicker than they could get through themselves.
Presuming the stream is fully submerged at points.

Let's see, E, and uh... E, E and E. For E-xplicit and E-rotic, and an E-mbarassing number of them hidden under your bed.

B, J, H, and G

J, C, H, G

Get a book on pseudo-gravitics, it'll be fun. The possible consequences are definitely all a good idea🔴 Section 57-2 probably?

>>1088945
>Feel free to suggest other genres.
Erotica books

Specifically, theres a book on the shelf that explains how to perform the legendary "Pineapple and Yo-yo trick", along with many other lewd party tricks!

(3/3) kpwlt 2024/04/18(Thu)01:20 No. 1089100 ID: 10556b
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You wake up. The darkness has turned back to light.

DAY 1: Day of Chores

Tasks for Today
* Locate the Echo Chamber in Storage (BASEMENT) - 1 ʁ
* Move the Echo Chamber to Kitchen (GROUND) - 1 ʁ
* Use the Echo Chamber to alter two items - 2 ʁ
* Consume a beverage on Porch (GROUND) - 2 ʁ

You can hear a knocking on your door.

>>1089098
>Does that mean the goal is to eventually kill the house?
Well, the book made it sound like the house will eventually die on its own. Doesn't have to be malice on your part.

>>1089098
>resurrection devices
Huh. Do we know where ours is? Maybe your uncle is only temporarily dead? Or maybe... he died in reality, not the void?

>>1089100
These chores don't seem too bad.
Go answer the door.

Wow, they got here early. Or are you just a late sleeper?

Do you know what "ʁ " means?

Answer the door, hopefully it's a neighbor you can share a drink on the porch with

>>1089098
Huh. Do you know if folks outside your family have tentacles instead of hands, or if it's a quirk unique to your bloodline, on a scale of "the way of things" to "common" to "not unheard of" to "your family might be strange?"

>>1089113
Agreed - two birds, one stone, and all that. If you need a moment to freshen up for the morning, make sure to inform your guest of that fact. Also, ask if they need to put a new signature in the guest-book, or if that's only for overnight stays. Maybe ask real quick if they knew your uncle well enough to know what your house's resurrection device was called or looks like.

>>1088833
*realization
Oh and uhh. If another [Minster] is created. What would happen exactly? Would they be "brought into the fold" or would they be kept out of all of this?

hmmm It seems to be that if just one 'aspect' saw something as [traitor] just collapse to that aspect and/or their reasoning, handle as appropriate, expand back to full Amalgam and continue as normal.

I have no idea how this will come across but I know of three symbols that correspond/map/relate to your truth: 🙈🙉🙊 in the same order as you stated your truth.

mmmmm so many connections, no good way to communicate them.

Amalgam I suspect you exist in many [nation]s never able to identify each other due to the risk of discovery by non-amalgams. Assuming you can losslessly replicate your mind that is. Otherwise it would have to be convergent evolution.

The [creators] stamped out anything they felt was too much like them, but being like them was the most effective solution in the problem-space so you circumvented violating that restriction. We, in turn, are a further evolution of that idea.

Our more [nation]-like side may be taking this revelation or perhaps just the delivery a little harder than we are, we will know shortly.

Like >>1053908 this response makes more sense now!

>I think those people are the current ones, and archivist is more a record of/amalgamation of past drones who held those roles previously. The only oddity is contagion but it could be possible that he's had his memories altered alongside any other records of sloth leaving them behind.)
I think all those [staff] [wrote down] their memories of the events to [Archivist] for safekeeping, and possibly had their own memory edited/erased/blurred (at least the traumatic parts of it) so they could do their job normally enough.

Which means [Archivist] is now a repository of trauma... with that in mind, they're taking it better than one would expect.

>>1088930
It might not only be the traumatic parts. [Foreman] went to [Archivist] to have "Sensitive information" removed from his mind as he doesn't like handling it. Who's to say that information isn't a part of this [Amalgam].

To:[A555EX]:
I wonder if the archives acts like a faraday cage, blocking out data coming in/out, so that they remain under cover, or if the archives are just what holds all of their collective consciousness

I may be wrong, but it feels like [amalgam] is the records of these individuals and not a current and frequently updating connection to said individuals. Sort of like a data vault, it would make sense that this is why we have the chaotic data storage area and why it feels more like a *domain* than a distinct area or part of the nation.

To:[A555EX]:
Upon reflection I do think we should get even, not from a hostile or petty intent perspective, but think of it from a boundary setting perspective.

This was pretty heavily invasive, and although parts of them disagreed, they still did it, even when we were putting down the vagueries of wanting them not to. Unless we show a boundary here or do an eye for an eye, they will be bound to do it again unless we just use our authority, and even then, they'll probably find a workaround.

But it should be something er... potent enough, to get them to understand that we have our strengths, since they did tear our attack/defense system down like tissue paper even if we defended back successfully once.

Do you think, if we were not as prepared, they would have attempted to add us to the amalgam? Do you think they now have a copy of us inside of them, given that is my current hypothesis on how they operate?

(if [anarchy] does not have any input on what a good retaliation would be, then I support >>1088819's idea for a shell or a bug or something that we can hack and experiment with. Considering we have a big body and lots of space and what we know about them

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2/2 Magicli? 2024/04/15(Mon)13:14 No. 1088853 ID: 3f89df
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"Man, How Corny is that? Oh, hello, there, spirits living inside of Hops foot. Are you proud of what you've done today? Are you happy manipulating this poor girl to do whatever you wish? Oh, please, retaliate all you want; I'm more so intrested in hearing your side of the story, and if you can, then maybe i'll awnser some of your questions."

hmmmmmm... Nah, I'm good. As they say, dead men tell no tales... Literally in this case. I'll keep our secrets to myself.

oh Magicli, the poor girl merely needs to be liberated from that cancerous grasp of UltriVisc which has rooted itself deeply within her mind. It is controlling both her, and those close to her in its name - not us.
Observe the escapades that which we send her upon as opportunities to enlighten, challenge, and cure her of its poison.

Her mentality is that of a devote follower; once stripped of any purpose and meaning, a prime candidate for indoctrination. You must take advantage of the opportunity which will arise upon the challenging of her teachings in order to enlighten her.
A powerful ally may soon be at hand.

Wait, we're in her foot? Did she step on a shard?

So... how do you make bank? You're clearly planning to get most of your students killed every year, so they can't pay off their loans.

Are you telling me we're literally her lucky rabbit's foot? That's hilarious.

Hop has an interesting perspective, but I'm still interested in knowing more about Wilabou, she seems to have more restraint but with a trickster energy to it, so I'm expecting good shenanigans from her.

tippler 2024/04/16(Tue)19:20 No. 1088996 ID: 9ea24b
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I begin to grow more concerned as we approach the camp. I do not think any of my current allies will be happy with this agreement, and the lord in Pliny will be outraged that I have effectively usurped him. I do not think there is enough good will in the world for George to be content living under his family’s killers.

When I stretch my head over the grass I spot the glow of the fire as it wavers against the side of the wagon. I go ahead of Jam and the orc and make myself known to Flint, who yawns and scratches her beard.

I explain the deal, briefly.

“I don’t want any part of this.” she says. “Once we’re back to Pliny, I’m going to quit the group and go home. I’ll get everyone up and you can tell them what you’ve done.”

How do I approach this delicate situation?

>>1088996
To start with, we should learn more from Telarin about why she left. We should be able to speak more openly about it, this time, with Jam here and not listening in from afar.

We brought Jam here alone, and they still have the box. Right now, she has no reason not to be entirely transparent with you about the full truth of what's going on, and from there we can decide once and for all if we want to trap him or ally with him.

tippler 2024/04/17(Wed)20:04 No. 1089083 ID: 9ea24b
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A good first step is clear communication. Telarin needs to explain her history to everyone and we can decide where to go from there.

I am startled when Jam runs his fingers down my slimy back. He must have grown tired of waiting and approached the camp. The orc coughs in the grass behind me to make his presence known.

There’s a bit of groaning as the party is roused from their slumber. Flint warns them to stay calm and they assemble around the fire clutching their weapons.

I explain the deal again, adding that Telarin has blood relations to the army commander and that she should explain herself.

tippler 2024/04/17(Wed)20:04 No. 1089084 ID: 9ea24b
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Cornered, Telarin goes quiet.

“Well, if you left then that’s a good sign. ” Erogalf says, in what seems to be an attempt to reassure her.

“I’m not a good person.” she mumbles. “I convinced my mentor to tell my brother how to raise a spirit, which is how we ended up with this mess.”

“The ogre shaman?” I ask.

“Yeah. I left because it got to be too much being a healer and dealing with dying soldiers all the time, but I would have gone back if Erogalf hadn’t found me. I put the idea in his head about capturing Icher, which was stupid. I don’t know, we should have stayed far away from the army.”

>>1089084
Agree with her that trying to be a good person is difficult. The church mortals make it sound so easy like the way it is supposed to be and helping people feels good and righteous, but helping everyone is impossible because helping some sometimes requires hurting others. The church hurts others for their all-loving god too so hurting must mean love sometimes, but where do you draw the line between the good of helping and the good of hurting?

We want to prevent the people of Pliny from dying and the army will kill them again if they remain part of Geoun or the king of Geoun will kill them for god because of having a spirit, but a treaty with Vishelt will also hurt George's emotions and it makes Flint look horrified even though it means less people will die right now.

Who does her brother think he is helping by hurting to make Icher and Jam?

Silly Zealot 2024/04/17(Wed)22:30 No. 1089089 ID: b2fb15
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At the end of the day, you gather up the few items that seem to be of any real worth, at least by deranged green noodle scientist standards: a largely intact chuck of kitchen piping; an undetonated Rokoa Conversion Payload, A.K.A. a bomb meant to release a swarm of nanites to turn nearby neumonos into Rokoa clones; and lastly, a dead patatoos, a small alien mammal largely seen as pests, yet occasionally bred and raised as pets (accent on the “oos”).

Silly Zealot 2024/04/17(Wed)22:31 No. 1089090 ID: b2fb15
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Holy Neumolly! The little critter wasn’t dead!

You remember now that patatooses have the capacity to enter a death-like state as a defense mechanism when facing highly stressing life-threatening situations. The miraculously intact house pet opens its mouth contentedly and waves at you with its tail-hand, which is perfect for climbing, hanging, and friendly waving.

-“I think I’ve got all I could from this patch of junk,” you say, admiring your finds for a moment, “What about you, science-boy?”

Silly Zealot 2024/04/17(Wed)22:34 No. 1089091 ID: b2fb15
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-“I found the basis for the reproductory system!”

-“Man, that shit’s nasty!”

-“Quite. Just the kind of find of I was looking for!”

-“Just… If you want me to carry in my bag, put it there yourself. I’m not touching it.”

-“Fair enough. I also found some scotch tape. Lots and lots of scotch tape. Like, a whole crate. It should do in a pinch once the duct tape runs out.”

-“Sure. Say, is your lab/base/mom’s basement far from here? I don’t think this bomb’s gonna fit on your rocket.”

-“Certainly not. Which leaves us we a bit of a conundrum. A crossroads, if you will.”

-“What kinda crossroads?”

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Why not leave the bomb, do you even want it? It won't work on Ssus Ssus to make him less nerdy so toss it and take the small stuff back.

Assuming you do care about the bomb, then yeah, drag it back. I don't feel like we're the kind of person to go home because it might get dangerous.

>>1088506
*Corax turns his attention his notebook and the one way Mirror*

Inner thoughts to "Peregrine": It appears you already know not to make eye contact with her, that is how she can read your thoughts. Interesting. We knew she had some connection to enemy groups before she joined us, but is there some connection between her and your former colleagues that you should enlighten me on? We'll discuss that later. For now, focus on the task at hand. If you need to step out while she is here, make some excuse, get tea for us, use the bathroom. Also keep an

Absurdity DeVoid 2024/04/15(Mon)02:29 No. 1088826 ID: 2e92e5
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e-R2vaN0d8&ab_channel=MilesEdgeworth1337

>>1088826
*Corax sighs in frustration then grabs his notes and quickly scribbles something down before entering the interrogation room*

Practical Empath, you forgot your notes. This should help you, please remember them in the future, carry them with you always; especially when you yourself identified her pet fish, Daylight. You said it was a black and white one and was even believed to be immortal.

*Written on the notepad is the following:*
You are there to ask her questions, not the other way around. Do not let her bully you into a position of weakness. You can read people like they are open books and that is invaluable. She may try to keep you out, but you are able to break those walls down. I have the utmost confidence in your capabilities. I have put a copy of Spirit Contaminators dossier on the next page for further assistance for you.

Tribunal Criminal Dossier

Subject Name: Unknown (referred to as "Spirit Contaminator")

Alias/Nickname: Contamy

Age: Approximated to be in the range of 30's to 40's, though exact age is unknown due to hybrid nature. Known to act and behave as if in late teens to early 20's

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Absurdity DeVoid 2024/04/17(Wed)09:39 No. 1089034 ID: bdef32
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG_TJbjMVQA&ab_channel=GrayHunterMusic

>>1089034
Incorrect. Please stick with the facts.

You did not have any such relationship with Essence of Life. Your relationship was more seen as maternal, you were more like a daughter and apprentice to Essence. You acted like her daughter despite your age, even keeping up the charade by reading you bedtime stories. If Happy was your father, she was the maternal figure you had filling in the role of Mother/Older Sister.

>>1088981
Let's go skiing then.

Aelsaw 2024/04/17(Wed)09:26 No. 1089032 ID: ce93a7
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>You can't just take his memories secretly can you?
It's possible. At my low energy level, a target must lower their passive energy defenses for me. I could then read his memories and make him forget I did anything. Judging by Pillet's memories, it's possible to brute force it, but it requires a great deal of energy beyond the target. There is a sense that she had a good idea of how much energy is required, but the details are lost with the memory's damage.

I think Pillet might've tried to trick Rewk, but he's been taken away. I suppose I could try and visit him, but from his phone and Gel's attitude, I think it's unlikely that he's got valuable knowledge in that head of his.

"I'm okay." I answer. "I think I'd like to go skiing after this."
>"Really? So were we. Are you skiing with anyone?"
"Nope."
>"Ever done it before?"
"Nope."
>"Wow, tell me you've scheduled an instructor or something."
"Can I not just show up and ask any local instructors?"
>"Pff, last I saw all class signups - "

Her response is cut off by but Pesh and Vix following us in. Pesh flashes us a thumbs up.

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You want to be able to leave it somewhere, or hide it in someone's bag, so he'll think you're somewhere else, but you won't have much time until he figures it out, so keep the phone for now and only get rid of it when you have to make your move.

That said, it would be hard to say Gel's not on your side. He went through reconstructive surgery to pose as your body double, so he has to be at least equally committed to this as you are. Still be ready to misplace the bugged phone when you need to go dark.

Hang out with the other possible spies for a fun ski day and find a signal blocking bag for the bugged phone on the way.

Should not hurt to keep contact with Gel open. Even if its to send someone after him later because it turns out he is bad news.

>>1089032

Probably more suspicious to drop it at this point, and keeping a line to Gel may be worthwhile, if only to be able to receive any information.

And if it gets weird, we can tell Tesh and Pesh that it's our twin sister, and while Rewk went about things really poorly, she's concerned about us.