Posts from Pursuit of the Sun 1.2

– Will you cry?... Yes, I know you won't. Maybe it's too early for you to die in the abyss; so many people would be upset... Right, Lady Silkweb?

The silent warriors silently disperse, and the now less interesting Cassius is left to himself.

Is Sig going to training?

The Constable, not entirely pleased with having to leave his comfort zone, approaches Sandar – no longer burdened by armor, wearing a doublet and holding a goblet in his hand.
– My congratulations. An unusual technique! Many wouldn't approve, but considering the incredibly low chance of encountering a mage and a master of hand-to-hand combat simultaneously at the Arran tournament... Everyone has learned a lesson: that any effort, status, and equipment can crumble at the whim of the great Void, simply because fate has dealt a one-in-a-thousand chance of failure. However, I'm not here for philosophy. Influential people have been following your successes, and tonight you are invited to Stronghold.

buffal*

I accept the invitation from such respected people, but I would like to ask for a favor. The fact is that my companion is traveling with me, and I would be very grateful if he would also be allowed to visit the Stronghold. I can assure you that, unlike me, he is dressed quite decently.

There was no ban. But there was a warning from Alex that using magic would not look very good in the eyes of the NPCs. And that's what happened. I also role-played this moment with my character. And now, on my own, I continue the theme that the victory is not entirely fair because magic was used. You laugh, saying that the Mage Guild didn't forbid it. The Mage Guild doesn't forbid Cassius from sticking a feather under Sandar's rib or Aidan's. Should I do that, and then mock you when you get upset about such actions?

- In Shabeta there's a huge arena where Agnet was kiting an archer in the most brazen way. And then froze him with an item he had half-stolen earlier (essentially, stolen).

He will go if his main student doesn't fail.

in the past

What other "feather under the ribs" are you talking about? That's a bad analogy, it's like a kitten with a dog's fifth wheel. How does magic fundamentally differ from other skills in the expansion? It's just another passive effect; the only difference is that it's more overpowered skills from the cards... Well, he could have grabbed something physical from the cards, which would make him kill everyone; what would change?

That's how I could complain, and it would sound fairer than your complaints, but in fact, it has always been a high-risk, high-reward event, and I don't find myself right in complaining, and I never have.

Secondly, if someone does get it, surprisingly, there are players who, like crabs in a pot, drown their own and don't let others have this fun with their whining. Therefore, I will be harsh, but I don't like the claims against Arts. For once, he won, and you didn't lose; you even got the same reward (this is, by the way, very correct, and it was in AA and here), so leave him alone, Neb, what are you doing for no reason?

Yeah, it's the same thing. That's why different characteristics are responsible for magic and physics. Again: there is a difference between physics and magic. THIS COMES FROM HOW THE MECHANIC IS MADE. Otherwise, Alex would have simply created damage and health, that's all.

What would change is that in a tournament for warriors, he would win without magic, and there would be no questions about him. And I wouldn't tease him, saying that he's a cheater.

Zurich needs to urgently get a "belly-dweller" from Gautier, before he dies on the expedition. There might not be a better opportunity. 

Not particularly upset by the fleeting fame that quickly faded, with a new sword at his belt and silver in his pocket, Cassius headed to the merchants' quarter. He is looking for a northerner who had swords with a soul and shows him the sword he received. If necessary, he pays for the assessment of the sword's soul and characteristics. 

Alex, please remind me how much a pretty young slave with good hands would cost.  

is this a prize cup or does someone drink from it?
- Truly so, only emptiness carries certainty, and before that, our life is full of chance, - the blond agreed, after thanking the constable. - I accept the invitation from such respected people, but I would like to ask for a favor. The fact is that my comrade travels with me, and I would be very grateful if he is also allowed to visit the Stronghold. I can assure you that, unlike me, he is dressed quite decently. 

Then go.

- So that's his plan. To win, if not physically, then mentally, - the Lady assesses the defeated Gunnlaug (to whom, at the time of his sparring matches, a separate, fun, but with notes of artistry and melancholy melody was indeed assigned, which would be too difficult to find at the moment), then glances at the loquacious vagrant. - And is that allowed? I mean, magic. It turns out that everyone else put sticks in their own wheels by not using it. What a clever guy, he figured it out, cut the wings of the tough fighters and showed them their real place, - half-closed eyes with satisfaction absorbed the frustration of some of the spectators and participants. - Isn't this "not always everything is decided in life"? But I don't see the silent one here. My ribbon is crying.

Euthymia x2
Panacea x2

After a grueling workout, Hargon gains 1 skill point for unarmed combat skills.
-- You learn quickly. If you don't miss tomorrow morning's training, you'll already be able to confidently execute a decent series of moves. I was just thinking – you speak so eloquently, so eloquently, almost like from a book – are you literate, by any chance?