Pursuit of the Sun 1.2 — Expedition

Злобный Ящур

8 months ago

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The best bet is to bet on your opponent's victory... smile04

Or, you can make a deal with Cassius and bet on his opponent's victory... smile04

AstralLein

8 months ago

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On April Fool's Day? There's still plenty of time. But... why couldn't he shake the feeling that something was amiss... a grand sarcasm hidden in the choice of the expedition's start date...

– There's time to prepare, – Ottar nodded. – Will many people be involved? Is there anyone who needs to be considered first?

Actually, all of this wasn't that important, but Blooddrinker was quite curious.

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Граф Орлов

8 months ago

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Happy Life

So, that's what his name was, I really forgot.

- A day that starts with wine won't be remembered as bad, right? - Tifa slowly turns around, ending with a curtsy to allow her colleagues to admire her appearance. - Especially in the company of trusted people.
She glances at the field and the stands:
- How is everything looking?

-- Yeah, and one that ends with it won't be remembered at all... What was I talking about? Wow-wow-wow, I mean! Absolutely charming, unforgettable, and so on, -- Amadeo applauds, Melodi perceives the world only through her ears, and Gunnlaug is busy drinking wine. -- In about fifteen minutes, it will begin. First, one old man will give a speech, then the main old man will show off a bit in front of the audience, and then we immediately get to work.

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Граф Орлов

8 months ago

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Cassius, a grim knight clad in dark armor, riding his dark steed, Mrak, approaches the Crimson Knight and, after exchanging the necessary formalities, invites him to a warm-up.

-- With great pleasure!
Turning his gray steed, mighty and large, befitting its owner, Gautier rushes towards Cassius, his crimson cloak billowing in the wind. After three clashes, it becomes clear to Cassius: he withstands blows better than his opponent, he also yields in handling the spear, but excels in shield mastery. Unfortunately, with this comes the realization that he is far inferior to the Crimson Knight in strength and charisma – the sympathy of most ladies, including Ida, is on Gautier's side... With the exception of one not particularly beautiful woman of advanced age, who is ready to shower the grim knight with her attention.

But the common people still support him! Cassius is the people's champion.

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8 months ago

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Heroist

As a child, Hargon sometimes attended real knightly Tournaments. His father also fought there. Back then, the boy couldn't contain the overwhelming pride and delight, dreaming only of growing up quickly and becoming a magnificent knight himself, attracting the admiring glances and voices of the crowd.
With a snort, whether from the sudden memories or from the cold, the empty Legran wrapped himself tighter in his worn cloak and headed towards the betting booth.

The betting is handled by a company of Silenthian merchants; for them, any battle is either war or sport, but always business. Sport is betting, betting is profit, and profit is the best thing in this world – that is their life creed.
-- Hello, fighter! What are we betting on? You can now place bets on the three finalists, on victories in the next round, and on who will knock whom out of the saddle. Just a warning – the company takes 5%.

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Evil Lizard

"Ah... I'd send you 'to Stefu,' maybe he'll remind you of a lot of things 'there'..."

- So, she's 'in charge' with you? Is there anyone 'higher' up?
- Why is it so simple... 'Witch'... It's almost disrespectful... It would be better to call her 'Lady' or 'Mistress'... Voldemar burst out laughing.
- So, what's the purpose of all this 'processing' of the poor souls? What did she want to achieve with it?
- So, you were looking for 'suitable candidates'? Well, who was mainly 'worthy of your attention'?

-- Absolutely. She was always working for someone, you know? Not on the throne, but next to it, kind of.
-- She's had enough... They should have taken her out a long time ago, but she was always protected by serious people. Like Tomasz.
-- I don't know, I'm just... not in a position of authority. It's not my business. I haven't been to her place, but she definitely wasn't inviting these poor souls over for a beer.
-- All sorts of lost souls. The kind that no one will miss.

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AstralLein

On April Fool's Day? There's still plenty of time. But... why couldn't he shake the feeling that something was amiss... a great sarcasm hidden in the choice of the expedition's start date...

- There is time to prepare, - Ottar nodded. - Will many people be involved? Is there anyone who needs to be considered first?

Actually, all this wasn't very important, but Blooddrinker was quite curious.

-- Not many. Ten to fifteen actual expedition members, and another couple of dozen sailors. Lady Zurika Silkweb should probably be considered. Her health might deteriorate, and losing the only scholar in the group is not a good idea. Most of them are strong soldiers, so there shouldn't be any problems. Oh yes, we will have a rather specific person with us – Lady Tifa. As for her... just don't worry.

AstralLein

8 months ago

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How many women are in this expedition... perhaps more than he has known in his entire life...

– Zuricha... her name clearly indicates she is a foreigner, – noted Ottar. – And Lady Tifa sounds noble. Don't worry, I will take care of their health.

Who would take care of his health... one healer for the group... Ottar didn't know if Zuricha herself possessed any healing talents. However, they are quite mediocre.

Граф Орлов

8 months ago

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– Ah yes! Personally, as a reward for getting rid of that monster, – the marshal hands Ottar a pouch containing 40 silver coins. – Since we still have almost a month left, I can give you more assignments, of course, for a fee. If you need additional training, contact the constable.

AstralLein

8 months ago

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Tentacles are profitable, trendy, and appeal to young people.

“Thank you, Marshal,” Ottar said with a wide smile. “I am always ready to work and use the time before the expedition begins wisely. What tasks do you have for me?”

Defeat the monsters from the sewers, give massages to five elderly aristocrats... and other exciting quests.

kcfgogbfalgfl

8 months ago

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forum.heroesworld.ru took too long to respond.

😩 while I was editing the post... and had to rewrite it.

The sight of human diversity stirred Zurich's imagination no less than the upcoming event. Before her eyes lay a microcosm of everything the world represented, where each of those present was destined to live their life. One wrong step, a whim (or lack of luck), and Arran could have lost its ruler today, and subsequently plunged into a series of chaotic events that would affect everyone who stood lower on the social ladder. Compared to such a perspective, even if it didn't come to pass, the competitions seemed significantly less important. After listening to the explanation, she discreetly checks the contents of the pouch she had recently received as a gift.

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Злобный Ящур

8 months ago

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Count Orlov

-- Absolutely. She was always involved with someone, you know? Not on the throne, but nearby, sort of.
-- She's had enough... They should have taken care of her a long time ago, but she always had serious people protecting her. Like Tomas.
-- I don't know, I'm just... not an authority. It's not my business. I haven't been to her place, but she definitely wasn't inviting those poor souls over for a beer.
-- All sorts of lost souls. The kind that no one would miss.

- Who is Tomas? What does he do?

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Граф Орлов

8 months ago

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Saraba

? when I was editing the post... and had to rewrite it.

The sight of such human diversity stirred Zurikha's imagination no less than the upcoming event. Before her eyes lay a microcosm of everything the world represented, where each of those present was destined to live their life. One wrong step, a whim (of) fate, and Arran could have lost its ruler today, and subsequently plunged into a series of chaotic events that would affect everyone who stood lower on the social ladder. Compared to such a perspective, albeit one that did not come to pass, the Competitive seemed significantly less important. After listening to the explanation, she discreetly checks the contents of the pouch she was recently given.

In the pouch is a precious stone. It is not yet known whether it possesses any unusual properties, or if it is simply an expensive trinket.

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Evil Lizard

- Who is Tomasz? What does he do?

-- Tomasz is an authority figure... He runs a den, and who knows what else.

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Небо

8 months ago

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The sympathies of most ladies, including Ida’s, are on the side of Gauthier.

I wasn’t surprised that at night she fidgets, thinking about Gauthier, and not about a GOOD, KIND, and SENSIBLE MAN.

Count Orlov

-- With great pleasure!
Turning his gray steed, mighty and tall like its owner, Gauthier rushes towards Cassius, his crimson cloak billowing in the wind. From three passes, it becomes clear to Cassius: he withstands blows better than his opponent, he is also inferior in handling the spear, but he wins in shield mastery. Unfortunately, with this comes the realization that he is greatly inferior to the crimson knight in strength and charisma – the sympathies of most ladies, including Ida, are on the side of Gauthier... With the exception of one not particularly beautiful person of advanced age, an old maid, who is ready to bestow her attention on the gloomy knight.

But the common people still root for him! Cassius is the people's champion.

Cassius was not at all surprised that the sympathies of women and the crowd were on the side of the Crimson Knight. The Legranian was good at assessing beauty, not only of women but also of men. But not in the sense that perverted minds might think. "Perhaps those wise men are right. To compete with such a one for attention is like trying to drink a lake." As for Ida, Cassius realized from their first meeting that she didn’t like him. If Aurelius had enough self-esteem, the girl’s reaction would have hurt him. But being quite resilient in this regard, he simply calmly showed respect to Gauthier for the warm-up. After which, he rode up to the lady who had shown him attention. The manners and upbringing of high society did not allow him to ignore her, although she did not evoke any emotions in the knight.

Граф Орлов

8 months ago

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Cassius receives: an aristocrat's scarf
+1 to Etiquette, increases the chance of winning the audience's sympathy prize at the tournament.
He can either participate in one more warm-up round or wait for the start of the qualifying round.

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Злобный Ящур

8 months ago

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Count Orlov

-- Tomasz is an authority... He runs a den, and who knows what else.

- What other "den" are you talking about? The one you and the witch set up, or some other one?
- What exactly were your and Steph's and Tom's "duties"? Just find "suitable candidates" and hand them over to the witch? And what did she do with them afterwards?
- And that house where we "happened" to meet today, whose is it? Yours? Steph's? Tom's?
- Where did you find the "material"? In the tavern? On the street? Somewhere else?

kcfgogbfalgfl

8 months ago

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The assumptions turned out to be incorrect. 11 intelligence is not a cure-all. The alchemist's hand reaches into her bag, searching for something that could serve as a scarf or ribbon.

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