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Just in case, I think it's worth noting that such behavior within the squad is, to put it mildly, not welcome. We are, after all, professional mercenaries, not some kind of bandits.

Maybe looting corpses isn't encouraged either? We're not bandits, after all. And maybe we shouldn't accept contracts that require us to kill someone?

Maybe looting corpses isn't encouraged either? We're not bandits, after all.

He took it and deconstructed the main layer of gameplay. Well, if you didn't role-play before, there's no point in starting now.

Hero, I see that you are active on the forum. We need to coordinate on the quenta, as I want to include our friendship in it. First, we need your name and the names of your children. Second, I intend to specify that you will invite my character as a mercenary – perhaps it would be better to send you the entire section of the quenta responsible for this, so that everything is correct? Or will you adjust it if necessary?

First of all, at a minimum, I need your name and the names of your children.

Ah, names...
My main character's name is Delhi Merz, my son's name is Thomas, and my daughter's name is Ursula.

Secondly, I intend to specify exactly what you will offer to hire my character as a mercenary - perhaps it would be better to send you the entire section of the quest responsible for this, so that everything is correct there? Or will you adjust it if necessary?

No problem, I'll adjust it. It's unlikely that you'll come up with anything too unusual that would cause any problems.

It's unlikely you'll come up with anything too extraordinary that would cause any problems.

Robots were invented, and they are more complex.

Magic is definitely used in "robots." So, it's better to use magic to stop the intrusion, if that's what you mean.

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Just in case, I think it's important to note that such behavior in a squad is, to put it mildly, not welcome. We are professional mercenaries, not some bandits.

Wait, does that mean my character can't even rape enemy women?

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Path of the Axe
Two additional attacks when using axes.

Does it work with a two-handed axe?

It works.

Wait, does that mean my character can't even rape enemy females?

Personally, I feel uncomfortable and it wouldn't fit the role-playing aspect to lead a group with people like that. I think I already mentioned that I didn't plan on creating an organization of pig-headed individuals. My character may not be very positive, but there's a line between "not positive" and something like this.

Is it okay for him to kill people? Or, say, to condemn entire nations to exist as livestock for vampires? I'm just curious.

The point is that killing people is not his ultimate goal. His ultimate goal is to complete the mission. And I never said that we would necessarily take on any mission.

Personally, I would feel uncomfortable and it wouldn't be in line with the role-playing aspect to lead a squad with such people. I think I already mentioned that I didn't plan on creating an organization of jerks. My character may not be very positive, but there's a line between "not positive" and something like this.

Or maybe your character, as a commander, could just marry my character to an enemy woman, and that would be fine? And then get a divorce, and then marry her to someone else, and so on.

Okay, I guess I'll have to do it quietly, so no one notices.

I just have a feeling that if vampires offer us a profitable contract that will doom an entire country to a fate worse than slavery, your character will be all for it. And in my humble opinion, that is a far more terrible act than inflicting serious harm on, say, ten people (in reality, it will be one or two, because Revan will kill us first).

— Special ability — Berserk (Halla)
Immune to all negative effects except damage.

Really, to *all* of them? What if it turns out that an uber-vampire-mage will control my character with a cursed artifact of jelly elves and force him to cut off his penis?

Biography:
Beautiful blonde children were playing at the edge of a beautiful green forest. Two of them separated from the group – a boy and a girl. Both he and she were blondes, but he had golden eyes, while she had blue ones. Paying no attention to the others, they ran somewhere toward the forest:
-You can't catch me! – the girl shouted
-Oh yes I can! – the boy replied
And he did catch her – but when that happened, they were already deep in the forest.
-Where are we? How do we get back to the others? – fear was in the girl's voice
-Don't worry – the boy took the girl's hand – we'll find a way out.
In truth, the boy didn't know where they were any better than the girl, but he didn't want to seem like a foolish coward, so he just decided to walk at random. This, in his eyes, closely resembled the story of a noble knight who must save the lady of his heart. And soon, as in such stories, they encountered a monster:
-AAAAAH! A snake! – the girl screamed
-Fear not, my lady – the boy said pompously – I shall slay this monster!
He picked up a stick from the ground and swung it in the air a couple of times:
-Like this and like that! My lady, I need your blessing! Allow me to kiss your hand, and then I will have enough strength to slay this monster!
-Of course, my noble knight! – the girl was so captivated by the boy's words that her fear disappeared somewhere; now she perceived what was happening as a game.
-Thank you! And now, to battle! – the boy began a heroic assault on the viper, and, fortunately for him, it chose to hiss and slither off into the bushes somewhere.
-The pitiful monster flees before us, my lady! Now we can move on – he pulled the girl further by the hand.
The rest of the journey they completed without incident. Finally, they emerged at the forest's edge.
-You are so brave, Stefan – the girl blushed a little – when we grow up, will you marry me?
-Of course, Aneli – the boy answered her sincerely.

10 years later.

-Oh, I'm so nervous, Ingrid – Aneli said to her friend, examining herself in the mirror – what if Stefan changes his mind? What if he says "no"?
-Don't be silly, Aneli – Ingrid replied – you are beautiful.
And Aneli was indeed beautiful. Long blonde hair, blue eyes, a slender waist, developed hips, and firm breasts – a true example of Castle beauty.
-It's time – her friend urged her – Stefan is already waiting.
Aneli walked out of a small utility room into the church building. All conversations fell silent, and the local orchestra began playing the wedding march. The bride's father approached her and led her to the altar. After a short walk that seemed like an eternity to the girl, they reached their destination, where an elderly man, with all possible solemnity, handed Aneli over to her future husband, and then took a place of honor among the guests. Finally, the orchestra also fell silent, and the priest spoke:
-Do you, Stefan, swear to be with this woman in joy and sorrow, sickness and health, in wealth and poverty, to love her and protect your union until death do you part?
Stefan looked at Aneli with love and answered confidently:
-I do.
-Do you, Aneli, swear to be with this man in joy and sorrow, sickness and health, in wealth and poverty, to love him and protect your union until death do you part?
Aneli looked into her beloved's eyes and said:
-I do.
-You may now exchange rings.
After Stefan and Aneli, with happy smiles, placed rings on each other, the priest spoke the words everyone had been waiting so long for:
-I pronounce you husband and wife, before God and the people. You may kiss the bride.
And Stefan did just that. After their kiss, Aneli, radiant with happiness, asked:
-We will always be together, right? You will always love me?
-Of course, my love – her husband answered tenderly – how could anyone not love such a beautiful woman as you?

Five years later.

-Understand, dear – Stefan wrung his hands – this is our chance to get our own home! To live apart from our parents! We can't spend our whole lives languishing under the same roof with them! We already have two sons, and soon there will be another child! This inheritance is for us – our future!
-Oh, Stefan, I understand everything – Aneli rushed to embrace her husband – but I just can't let you go. What if something happens to you? And why did your crazy uncle insist that you visit Fresia and Naliar?
-He's not quite my uncle... well, it's too complicated to remember his exact relation, let's just say he's an uncle. Believe me, I couldn't believe it either when I heard his demands. A flask of water from the Naliar Sea and a flower from Fresia? And only then would I get the inheritance? It sounded like nonsense to me. But if we want to live in our own house, we have no choice. And we do want to live in our own house, don't we? What am I saying – we need to think about our children.
-You're right, my dear husband, you're right about everything – tears were in Aneli's eyes – but I keep feeling that something will happen to you! In Fresia, wild beasts might devour you, and in Naliar, you might, you might... – and then the girl started crying – you might find another woman!
At first, Stefan was silent, then he laughed out loud, but seeing that his wife was crying in earnest, he began to comfort her:
-Don't talk nonsense, Aneli. Remember what I told you on our wedding day?
-That you would always love me...
-And I always keep my promises – with these words, he kissed his wife.

A few months later.

Stefan was strolling through one of the port cities of Naliar, curiously observing the city and its inhabitants. The first part of the task was already complete – a flask of seawater dangled from his belt – but there were still a few days left before the expedition to Fresia, which he had decided to join, departed, so he was just wandering around the city with nothing to do. At one point, his attention was drawn to a gathering of people in strange robes.
-Dame senpai, dame! – a girl dressed in the same strange robe as all the others shouted in some strange, squeaky voice.
The Castle man had no idea what that meant, but for some reason, her words caused a tightness in his trousers. "What am I even thinking," he mentally scolded himself and decided to shift his attention to the guys in the crowd. They were also dressed in strange robes and held some strange weapons in their hands – long like a rapier, but curved like a saber. Stefan just shook his head. It was laughable to even think that anyone could actually use such a ridiculous sword in combat...
-Welcome! – while Stefan stood looking around, one of the girls approached him – welcome to the festival of Nihon culture!
-Nihon culture?
-Oh yes! As you know, one of our islands was captured by strange warriors who sailed from across the ocean. They are the great people of Nihon, who possess an amazing culture that surpasses ours in every way. Their warriors are stronger, their girls are more beautiful and chaste, and all their other people are wise and well-bred. I hope that someday they will completely conquer our country, and I won't have to tolerate the Naliarans surrounding me... – the girl sighed dreamily – would you like to learn more about this great people and their customs?
This was all a bit strange, but Stefan had nothing else to do anyway. After all, what was the worst that could happen?

Another few months later.

Stefan raised his katana high above his head for a strike and assumed a defensive stance. Once upon a time, a simple stick in his hand had scared off a snake. But now, even professional combat skills and the finest weapons in the world did not scare the huge bear that was resolutely advancing on him.
Slowly backing away, the Castle man thought about his chances of survival. The entire expedition had perished in a fight with a giant spider, and Stefan himself had barely saved his life by running away at the last minute. But before that, the spider had apparently infected him with some poison because he felt weakness throughout his entire body. If not for this poison, he might have been able to kill the wild beast that was now coming for him, but now he barely had the strength to hold his weapon. The Castle man clearly saw Aneli's face and prepared for death.
Suddenly, Stefan heard a strange whistling sound of something fast and thin cutting through the air, and immediately after that – the wild roar of a dying bear. In surprise, he suddenly saw the beast fall to its side, and a girl with a bushy tail running quickly across its huge body in leaps, who, upon reaching the bear's head, thrust a rapier into its eye and twisted it. The animal let out a terrible, yet somehow pitiful roar, and then fell silent.
The Castle man began to examine his savior. A graceful girl with long hair, red eyes, as well as wolf ears and a tail. Never before had Stefan met such unusual women.
-Thank you – the Castle man sheathed his sword – you saved my life. Can I repay you somehow?
The girl carefully examined him from head to toe and smiled strangely. In Stefan's homeland, women never smiled like that:
-Mmmmmm... of course you can – her eyes sparkled – come to my home, it's not far. I'm sure you'll be able to pay me back when we get there – she giggled with an unfamiliar intonation to Stefan.

Four years later.

-Well, dear, I'm off!
-Darling, maybe this time I'll take the children for a walk? You're the one taking care of them almost every day as it is...
-No, no, don't even think about it! Stay home and rest, I know how hard it is for you – Stefan hugged his wife and kissed her on the forehead – taking the children for a walk is the least I can do for you.
-You are so caring, Stefan... – Aneli looked at her husband with the same eyes as ten years ago – I love you.
-And I love you, dear.
With a cheerful smile, the Castle man and his three sons went to the edge of the city, where many children gathered, both from the city and from the surrounding farms.
-Alright, boys, you know what to do – Stefan said to his sons – run along and play, while Dad takes care of some important business.
-Okay, Dad! – the children ran off to join the rest of the crowd of kids.
Stefan watched them go, then walked over to an apartment building that rented out rooms to those who had no housing of their own. Approaching a familiar door, he knocked.
-A bit late, aren't you? – the wolf-girl, in her underwear, opened the door and pulled him into the room – well, come in, make yourself comfortable.
-Alicia, what would you do if it weren't me?
-I knew it was you. I can smell you from far away – she laughed coquettishly and pulled the Castle man onto the bed...
After leaving the Fresian girl's room, Stefan went to find his children. Soon, he heard some shouting and saw that his eldest son, Hans, was yelling at some other children, while a girl was crying behind his back:
-Don't you dare bully her, got it?! If you want to fight – fight me! Bullying girls isn't right!
-Ha-ha-ha! Tili-tili-dough, the groom and the bride! You've probably fallen in love with her, haven't you? – the other boys laughed maliciously
-I haven't fallen in love with anyone! Now get out of here! – Hans swung his fist, and since he was bigger than the other kids, they scattered warily, but as they ran away, they continued to jeer and taunt.
-Good job, son. You did the right thing – Stefan looked at his child with pride.
-I hope she didn't cause you any trouble? – another Castle man, an adult male, approached Stefan – I stepped away on business, you know how it is.
-Yes, I understand – Stefan looked at his interlocutor – you have a lipstick mark on your neck.
-Thanks, buddy – the new acquaintance quickly wiped himself with a handkerchief – by the way, your wife has very strong perfume. Honestly, I thought only Fresian girls gave off such a scent...
-And thank you for the warning – Stefan winked – why don't we grab a beer together? To celebrate our acquaintance, so to speak.
-Well then, let's go. Delius – he extended his hand to Stefan.
-Stefan – the handshake was successfully completed.

A year later.

-Ha-ha, well thanks, buddy, you saved me! I was afraid that was it, finally caught red-handed, and then you come along...
-Yes, yes, and I was completely stunned! Aneli comes up to me and says: "So, how was the fishing? Catch a lot?" I almost let it slip that I've never held a fishing rod in my life! Good thing I caught myself and said the fishing went fine, and we released all the fish back. Warn me about things like that next time!
-Yeah, I should – Delius took a sip of beer – listen, I actually have some business with you.
-Oh yeah? What kind?
-You were saying recently that the money from your uncle's inheritance is almost gone. I have an idea of how you can earn some.
-Go work in a factory?
-No, no! There's this company, called "Iron Hearts." They wouldn't mind an extra sword, and I remember you said you're good with a katana...
-Well, I don't know. I need to think about it.
-Sure, think it over. If you decide, let me know – I'm already a member, I'll introduce you to everyone there, set everything up, in short.
-Thanks, buddy, for not forgetting about me. Well, time to head home?
-Yeah, it's about time, I suppose.
Delius and Stefan called their children, shook hands, and went to their wives. On the way home, Günter and Klaus ran ahead together, while Stefan and his eldest son, Hans, walked a bit behind.
-Dad, you know, it doesn't bother me anymore when the other kids call Ursula and me the groom and bride – the boy said unexpectedly.
-Well, that's normal, son. Your mother and I knew each other since childhood too. And as you can see – we got married, live together, love each other. Ursula is a good girl, and her father is my friend. So, remember, if you decide on anything – I'll be all for it.
-And will we always love each other? Like you and Mom?
-Exactly, son. You will always love each other. Like your mother and I.

Cards of Fate

Origin:
Kingdom of Castle (Shinseikai bonuses):
+1 to accuracy and evasion for each point of agility, +1% to melee damage for each point of agility, +1% to ranged combat for each point of perception, +2 to movement speed.

Conviction:

Luck:
50% chance to avoid death after combat ends. An additional card of fate. Ability to discard one of them.

Perk:

Enlightenment:
Immunity to mind-affecting effects.

Skills:

Path of the Warrior (Shinseikai)
— Iaijutsu (katana)
+1 to stealth for each point of agility when using this skill.
Sneak attack outside of combat deals tenfold damage to the enemy.
— Battoujutsu (katana)
The character can parry enemy attacks, shots, and directed spells.
— Meijin (katana)
Additional attack

Attributes:

Strength: 40
Intelligence: 7
Willpower: 7
Agility: 50
Perception: 30
Wisdom: 9
Charisma: 7

Inventory: katana, leather jacket that can be worn without penalties, money, unknown healing potion, bandages, food.

Alicia

Origin:
Fresia:
+6 to movement speed, +2 to evasion for each point of agility.

Conviction:

Freedom:
+3 to movement speed and +25 to a chosen attribute

Perk:

Enlightenment:
Immunity to mind-affecting effects.

Skills:

Fencing:
— Retribution
Counterattack upon a successful evasion.
— Light Step
+(movement speed*5) to accuracy
— Quickness
+4 to movement speed.
— Piercing Strike
The character's attacks this turn ignore the enemy's armor (activation does not cost a turn). Cooldown: 1

Attributes:

Strength: 50
Intelligence: 7
Willpower: 7
Agility: 75 (50+25)
Perception: 20
Wisdom: 9
Charisma: 7

Inventory: rapier, leather jacket that can be worn without penalties, money, unknown healing potion, bandages, food.