Posts from ☀️ Arselia and Akonia Auto-translated

- So, are these the famous celestial beings? - Ayano looks at the exhibit with disbelief - what is its size, by the way? - It's just a squid. You can find them at any fair, fried on a stick, Miko-san... hmm... are you also a Miko? And how did it "land"? Couldn't handle our air, or maybe it was shot down? And what's the story with the missionaries? I mean, if there really were some secret conflicts between organizations, it's quite possible that those who had it could have taken an ordinary ocean dweller and presented it as a sensational find, right?

- So, these are the famous celestial beings? - Ayano examines the exhibit with disbelief - what is its size, by the way? - It's just a squid. You can find them at any fair, fried on a stick, Miko-san... hmm... are you also a miko? And how did it "land"? Couldn't handle our air, or maybe it was shot down? And what's the story with the missionaries? I mean, if there really were some secret conflicts between organizations, it's quite possible that those who had it could have taken an ordinary ocean dweller and presented it as a sensational find, right?

— Mika... with an "A" at the end. — Mika smiled politely, trying to hide the confusion caused by the awkward question. — This celestial being came from space... In other words, it fell from the sky. The missionaries are trying to prevent such artifacts from falling into the hands of secular elites.

The tour guide leads the visitor to the next exhibit.

— This item is known as the "muzzle of obedience." In the past, the dark Lunarians used their natural beauty and charm to seduce influential men from neighboring countries into making decisions that were beneficial to Lower Lunaria, and this muzzle was used on one of the senators of our country. Centuries later, when Lunaria became part of the empire, this muzzle ended up in the hands of our historians.

Centuries later, when Lunaria became part of the empire, this gag fell into the hands of our historians.

Yeah, "into the hands," of course.

Ment, I need help with the Tavern.
Four people are playing rock-paper-scissors. Like in a playground, everyone shows their choice simultaneously. Therefore, in my opinion, if, as Ples says, the three of them show different choices, it will be an endless game.

Ideally, in any pair, the chances of winning are 50/50.

Therefore, there are two options:
1) Either all four players show a random choice. Then the chance of losing for each is 25%, including the villain.
2) Or the three show the same choice all the time. Then the villain has a 50% chance of losing, and the remaining three have a 50% chance among themselves.

Am I thinking correctly?

Therefore, IMHO, if, as Ples suggests, they show different things with all three, it will be an endless game.

So, Melisar will have a draw with one of the players, after which there will be a duel between two characters, which will end with the victory of one side and the defeat of the other. Revan will not constantly randomize all four. 🤨

—Thinking means having less fun and more sadness. And that... well, it's not very interesting... Listen, can you temporarily lower yourself to our simple mortal level, without all those clicks and stuff? We have three brave swordsmen here; you can be the fourth. I can even lend you my old sword for this little entertainment.

When you have a rock, paper, and two scissors, would you discard the rock and paper, and then have the remaining two players determine the loser? In my opinion, in that case, all four would re-draw until everyone has exactly two items.

Yeah, you're right. I completely forgot about that, even though it seems obvious. Then it will be an endless game. Apparently, I need to get more sleep.

— Mika... with an "A" at the end. — Mika smiled politely, trying to hide the confusion caused by the awkward question.

- My apologies, I must have misheard, - a polite nod.

- An unusual strategy – to strike at the center of decision-making, rather than eliminate one's own population – and probably an effective one. And what does this gag do? - Ayano made considerable effort not to show her disgust at the sight of tooth marks and dried, centuries-old saliva on the exhibit.

I think, in that case, we have a choice between one player showing, say, scissors, while the other two show paper. Or everyone shows the same thing. The first option is probably better, as Melisara will have to go through two layers of defense, so to speak. And maybe even more. Unless I'm missing something. There will also be more replays, of course. But what can you do? And for now, we still have to combine our monsters.

—Thinking means having less fun and more sadness. And that... well, it's not very interesting... Listen, can you temporarily lower yourself to our simple mortal level, without all those clicks and stuff? We have three brave swordsmen here, will you be our fourth? I can even lend you my old sword for such entertainment.

—An old sword? Thank you, but I already have a talwar, even if I don't often need to use it.
The door opens, and a fearsome-looking minotaur appears. The door closes again.


Initiative
Kenshiro (25)
Alaria (10)
Klin (10)
Melesar (10)
Minotaur (10)

And here's a new corpse... let's see how long she lasts compared to Keliandra. This "Rinze fan" model differs from the previous one with a more balanced personality, no starting curse, a more suitable stat distribution, and because she's an archer, not a mage. But she's a questionable archer, since only a buff from Rinze will let her deal viable accuracy and damage. When this character dies, and I have no doubt she will, I'll try something else. I noticed quite late that I took the Cult with the crafting of a unique gun... but I have to catch a train and don't really have time to think over another build. So, to death for the glory of Rinze! And no, I DO NOT intend to specifically ruin the game for others. But the key word here is "I").



Name: Vortex Lex

Biography: It is common knowledge that the cult of Rinze is not faring very well. A random recruitment of a Sorceress with a decent social standing was ruined by her sudden death. Princess Naria is plotting something ill against the True Empress's plans, and the cult's hands seem stretched too thin. They urgently need their own spy to introduce a touch of decay into Carnelian's affairs, those loyal little lapdogs of Her Highness. And this isn't some quirky dark Lunarian, but a real, seasoned agent. It seems the cult has made its choice and summoned Vortex Lex from Upper Lunaria. Do not be fooled by her refined and delicate appearance: she will gladly use the forces of the cosmos and corrupt minds in the name of Rinze. Her strategy lies in secrecy and stealth. It's hard to suspect such a forest fairy of being a cultist... While lower fanatics run around with portraits in hand, Vortex always maintains her lucidity. And she is firmly convinced in her choice of side: Rinze saves worlds, rather than destroying them.

— Keliandra could have become our sister... but chose to listen to the True Empress's song alone. And that destroyed her. We are a single mechanism of Rinze's will. Every living being can join us. We are the most perfect form of society. We are one and know no betrayal. One faith, one will, one true goddess. No matter what Naria weaves in her web—she is our enemy. If the Empress's will is for me to keep an eye on Carnelian—I will do it. Even if it costs me my life—for Rinze there can be no regrets.

Origin: Upper Lunaria (+10 to Beauty, guaranteed magic aptitude after the start)
Cult: Rinze
Profession: Model (Beauty +8)
Skill: Archery
Experience: 50

Attributes:

Strength: 10
Endurance: 10
Perception: 10
Agility: 10
Luck: 10
Spirit: 10
Intelligence: 10
Speed: 10
Faith: 14
Beauty: 28
Charisma: 15

Artifact: Royal Ring of Valen (Mission completion reward +100% (experience and gold))

Equipment:

Weapon 1: Lunarian Bow
Weapon 2: Lunarian Bow
Head: -
Torso: Delicate White Dress
Shoulders: Brown Cloak
Hands: Embroidered Cloth Gloves
Feet: Elegant Boots
Accessory 1: Uncertain Symbol of Faith
Accessory 2: Ring of Charisma
Item 1: Flawless Emerald (Restores 100% HP and doubles the character's maximum HP until the end of battle)
Item 2: Flawless Topaz (SP +3 until the end of battle, 50% chance to trigger an extra turn)
Item 3: Flawless Amethyst (Immunity to negative effects for one battle)
Misc. Pouch: Women's perfume, rations, pocket portrait of Rinze (allows slowly farming Beauty for AP?)

Spells: -

Let's move to the opposite end of the room to check the minotaur's movement range.

He even has an initiative of 10. What a noob.

- My apologies, I must have misheard, - a polite nod.

- It's an unusual strategy - to strike at the center of decision-making rather than eliminate one's own population - and probably an effective one. And what does this gag do? - Ayano made considerable effort not to show her disgust at the sight of tooth marks and dried, centuries-old saliva on the exhibit.

— It deprived a person of the ability to speak and cast spells. To be honest, its role was more ritualistic and decorative. Of course, that senator didn't attend meetings with it in his mouth... It was more of a symbol of his captivity before the allure of a certain dark Lunarian.