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NorseQuest (A Norse Xianxia)

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Alectai said:
[X] "The bond between father and child is a two way street, the former does the best they can to guide and protect their children, and the latter does the best they can to surpass them as adults. To take the lessons they've learned and do better still. I don't know Vidarr--he had little time for anyone but my own Father, but I do know that he's hurt you and Farbjorn at least. And yet... Farbjorn is a Jarl of his own land, one who rules justly and well as a leader of men. You are a caring father, and you know what it's like to be hurt--and can do everything in your power to protect our children. It's not a shame to feel relief when a harsh teacher leaves this world. The question is 'What have you learned from his life, and how can you do better in the future.' "
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it presents what Vidarr did as acceptable, thats my biggest issue. and bringing Farbjorn like this is likely to spark Abjorn inferiority complex about him

@DeadmanwalkingXI next turn, can we start working on the tournament? we probably don't have the actions, but we can start putting work dice for it? with Halla being rated upper top now, she might also make a much better showing

on another note, are we doing the mountain of metal info gathering next turn?
 
Imperial Fister said:
(Tomvaettir - A minor sort of spirit that feeds upon plant life and whatever is weak enough to be devoured. They appear to have little in the way of conscious thought and seem almost emptier than your average spirit. Perhaps you could 'fill' that emptiness somehow?)
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So, my idea is that we have to fill them with Expiriences to make them evolve into a different type of Spirit.

In the same way we grow by making Expiriences and gaining Muna and Hugareida.

Imperial Fister said:
(With a Rewrite, you've forced reality to bend to your will and have formed the Sunfire hugareida as an Alloy)
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Very nice, now we should train a couple of Tricks for this Hugareida.

Maybe something to blind people over a large area? Or a AOE attack with a lot of range?

Also, we have basicaly become the ultimate anti-Troll and anti-Dwarf warrior.

Imperial Fister said:
(+9 Work Dice from the Scarecrow)
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This is good, i wonder what else we can make for our Scarecrow friend?

Imperial Fister said:
"I," shame twists his face as he curls in on himself, but that doesn't stop his quiet voice from finishing the sentence, "I felt relieved. I was happy that Vi—that Dad—died!" He turns to you, pain writ in his upturned brows, "What kind of son feels joy at their father's passing?"
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Poor Abjorn.

We should reassure him that he is not a bad son, but Vidar was a bad father to him and his brother. And that he deserved better.

[X] Alectai
 
Anyone have any Reward Dice to spare to get a vibe check on the write-in then? Because my regenerating one doesn't come back until next turn.
 
[X] "Given everything you've told me, everything I've seen, and that your brother was waiting for his death, I think it says more about his quality as a father than your quality as a son."

I have a strong dislike of these sorts of grand monologues. Can't we just say something plainly and succinctly for once?
 
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Blademaster said:
@DeadmanwalkingXI next turn, can we start working on the tournament? we probably don't have the actions, but we can start putting work dice for it? with Halla being rated upper top now, she might also make a much better showing
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I am in favor of this, putting down the foundaments of the tournament is a good idea.

We should also see what's up with Jurgen and the skogtatt. And maybe aquire the Lighting Hugareida.
 
[X] "Given everything you've told me, everything I've seen, and that your brother was waiting for his death, I think it says more about his quality as a father than your quality as a son."
 
[X] "Given everything you've told me, everything I've seen, and that your brother was waiting for his death, I think it says more about his quality as a father than your quality as a son."

I do not have a particular issue with grand monologues... but I feel like this says everything that needs to be said.
 
[X] "Given everything you've told me, everything I've seen, and that your brother was waiting for his death, I think it says more about his quality as a father than your quality as a son."

This feels more personal than a grand monologue.
 
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The axe may forget but the tree will not.

Sadly, its a miracle the tree is not only still standing but is bearing fruits of love and care after the onslaught and best efforts of the axe to chop it....

Abjorn has his reasons and right to feel guilty... but it is misplaced, for he was not at fault but was still blamed for something he had no control over.

All the sins lie with Vidar, May he be hunted often and eventually devoured by abysslings at the end of his ten years of agony in the land of the restless dead.

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[X] "Given everything you've told me, everything I've seen, and that your brother was waiting for his death, I think it says more about his quality as a father than your quality as a son."
 
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[x] Emotions are not wrong or right, they simply are. Our actions are what matters, and you have been dutiful in every respect as son, father and husband. Your feelings towards your father are due to your father's actions, not your character.

Throwing in a touch of therapy-speak.
 
[X] "Given everything you've told me, everything I've seen, and that your brother was waiting for his death, I think it says more about his quality as a father than your quality as a son."

Okay, yeah, this is quicker and simpler, I'm in.

Blademaster said:
@DeadmanwalkingXI next turn, can we start working on the tournament? we probably don't have the actions, but we can start putting work dice for it? with Halla being rated upper top now, she might also make a much better showing
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Next turn is finishing up the Workshop, hopefully. Lemme check the details. We start in on the Tournament fairly heavily from there (either that turn or the next)...probably we don't get it done this Summer, but a tournament seems like a fine Winter activity.
 
[X] "Given everything you've told me, everything I've seen, and that your brother was waiting for his death, I think it says more about his quality as a father than your quality as a son."
 
It was always easy to be a good daughter to Steinarr, because he was a good dad.

And if Abjorn treated our kids the way Vidar treated him we'd leave

[x] "Given everything you've told me, everything I've seen, and that your brother was waiting for his death, I think it says more about his quality as a father than your quality as a son."
 
[X] "Given everything you've told me, everything I've seen, and that your brother was waiting for his death, I think it says more about his quality as a father than your quality as a son."
 
[X] "Given everything you've told me, everything I've seen, and that your brother was waiting for his death, I think it says more about his quality as a father than your quality as a son."
 
Alright, voting is now closed
Scheduled vote count started by Imperial Fister on Oct 29, 2023 at 4:33 PM, finished with 26 posts and 14 votes.
  • [X] "Given everything you've told me, everything I've seen, and that your brother was waiting for his death, I think it says more about his quality as a father than your quality as a son."
    [X] "The bond between father and child is a two way street, the former does the best they can to guide and protect their children, and the latter does the best they can to surpass them as adults. To take the lessons they've learned and do better still. I don't know Vidarr--he had little time for anyone but my own Father, but I do know that he's hurt you and Farbjorn at least. And yet... Farbjorn is a Jarl of his own land, one who rules justly and well as a leader of men, and he seems to believe you're doing well enough. You are a caring father, and you know what it's like to be hurt--and can do everything in your power to protect our children. It's not a shame to feel relief when a harsh teacher leaves this world. The question is 'What have you learned from his life, and how can you do better in the future.' You're on the right path, I think, and there's no lack of companions and family to help you either if you need it. We're all in this together after all!"
    [x] Emotions are not wrong or right, they simply are. Our actions are what matters, and you have been dutiful in every respect as son, father and husband. Your feelings towards your father are due to your father's actions, not your character.
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    • [X] "Given everything you've told me, everything I've seen, and that your brother was waiting for his death, I think it says more about his quality as a father than your quality as a son."
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    This is something that your husband—no, Abjorn—has struggled with all his life. You can see it in the way he looks at himself in the water, that hint of revulsion lying beneath the quiet acceptance. This isn't something that can be solved with a few simple words or a grand speech. This... This is going to take a long time for him to deal with, for him to work through.

    But, at the very least, you can help soothe the sorrow of his soul.

    Rubbing small circles into his back, you take a moment to find your words—moving quickly, of course, for each second of silence is agonizing for Abjorn—and start to speak, "Given everything you've told me, everything I've seen, and that your brother was waiting for his death, I think that it says more about his quality as a father than your quality as a son."

    Abjorn stays silent for a long while, his eyes locked to the flickering, near-dead embers of the hearth. His seat creaks beneath his weight as he shifts, slipping an arm free of your grasp, and tosses a fresh log into the fire. The flames start to lick at the wood, cautiously curious towards this strange, new food. In time, they'll take to it like a child does sweets, but that time is not yet now.

    "Thank you, Halla," Abjorn nods, the deep rumble of his voice slicing through the blanket of verbal silence. "It's getting late, you should go to bed."

    The clumsily-worded suggestion tells more than he wants it to. Though he may appear outwardly calm and collected—and to most, that is what they'd see—to the eye of his wife he might as well have shouted his true feelings from the top of his lungs.

    Leaning in, you press a gentle kiss to his cheek—your lips brushing up against the pointy whiskers struggling to grow—and slip free of the seat. "Don't take too long, you hear?" You lay a palm on his shoulder, which he answers with his own, "It'll be cold without my bear to keep me warm!"

    He smiles and squeezes your hand, "I'll be with you soon, just need to think for a bit."

    You return the smile as you slip off to bed, "Don't think I won't hold you to it!"

    While you can't be certain that your words had much of an effect, the disquiet within him seemed lessened as he joined you under the covers.

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    Lost Herd?
    "So," Vagn asks as he trudges through the snow, his voice full of uncertainty, "it's not that I don't believe you, it's just that it's kinda crazy to think that somebody would just, I dunno, leave a herd of top-silver beef lying around, free for the taking."

    "That's why I'm bringing him," you jerk a thumb at Abjorn, who carries a bundle of basic gifts under an arm, "the gifts, and a few other tricks that I've got up my sleeve."

    "Abjorn?" Vagn's brows furrow as he tilts his head to the side, not quite getting your reasoning. "Obviously he'll be welcome if any fight breaks out, but how else would he help?"

    Stigmar, thankfully, steps in as he clambers over a rock—his equipment rattling with his movement, "Bearbreaker's got a fine nose. If anyone's been nearby, he'll be able to sniff 'em out."

    "Huh," Vagn regards Abjorn in a new light, "so, like, does that mean you can...?"

    "I can," Abjorn nods.

    Vagn clicks his tongue against his teeth as he grimaces, "Alright, then."

    "What are you two talking about?" Stigmar stares at them, confusion writ in his eyes.

    "I'll tell you when you're older," your words draw a round of giggles from the others and further confusion from poor Stigmar. To be honest, you weren't really sure what they were talking about either, but fortunately you don't have to explain yourself as you arrive at the herd.

    "We're here!" You shout, pointing a finger towards the herd grazing in the same spot they were before. Turning to the others with a broad grin, the smile slips away as you're met with a wall of blank stares.

    "Uh, Halla?" Vagn scratches at his bearded cheek, "There's nothing there."

    A furtive glance confirms that, yes, the herd of cattle are, in fact, still there—much to your relief. Turning back around, you frown as you're met with similar answers from Abjorn and Stigmar.

    "I smell," Abjorn takes a deep whiff of the air, the frown on his face deepening as he continues, "cows? And something else?"

    Narrowing your eyes, you dig out a tool from your belt as an idea springs to mind. Offering the hagstone to the nearest person—who happened to be Stigmar—you direct him towards the herd, "Here, look through this."

    Eyeing the hagstone warily, Stigmar hesitantly lifts it to his eye. Peering through it, he tenses as his mouth opens slightly, "Uh, Halla?"

    "Yeah?" You lean in, anxiety starting to rise, "What do you see?"

    "I see cows, yes, but also-"

    "So," a booming voice echoes from nowhere as Stigmar stiffens, jaw snapping shut with a sharp click! "You're the ones who have been messing with my herd."

    "I don't know what you're talking about," you answer as you tense, eyes darting every which way as you search for the source of the voice—a search that bears poor fruit.

    "Lies!" The voice growls as a weight falls across your shoulders—the others in your group suffering similar pressure, if the way Stigmar staggers is anything to go off of. "I saw your fylgja circling overhead when my magic was dispelled and now you come again with hagstone in hand and blooded fighters at your back!"

    The situation is rapidly devolving and you still can't find where the voice is coming from. If you don't find a way to calm him, then you'll have a fight on your hands.

    What do you do?
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    AN: Looks like you've found yourself in something of a pickle. Can you get out of it in one piece?

    No moratorium and what is likely to be a short vote, depending on how you play this.
     
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    • [X] "No, I speak no lies, I was examining the area and found a group of cattle here unattended, this seemed strange and uncanny given their quality, so I came to investigate with my kin and allies to determine if they had an owner who needed to be informed that they had gotten lost. We came with greeting gifts not intent to be thieves, though it would be foolish to travel in these troubled times unarmed."
    -[X] You did bring greeting gifts. Use them as proof of your intentions.
     
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    [X] "No, I speak no lies, I was examining the area and found a group of cattle here unattended, this seemed strange and uncanny given their quality, so I came to investigate with my kin and allies to determine if they had an owner who needed to be informed that they had gotten lost. We came with greeting gifts not intent to be thieves, though it would be foolish to travel in these troubled times unarmed."
    -[X] You did bring greeting gifts. Use them as proof of your intentions.

    Yeah, this seems about right. If he keeps making accusations, we can respond appropriately, but we start with this.
     
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    [X] "No, I speak no lies, I was examining the area and found a group of cattle here unattended, this seemed strange and uncanny given their form, so I came to investigate with my kin and allies to determine if they had an owner who needed to be informed that they had gotten lost. We came with greeting gifts suitable for a traveller if that was what was taken, though it would be a fool to travel in these troubled times unarmed."
    -[X] You did bring greeting gifts. Use them as proof of your intentions.
     
    I made some minor tweaks on my end because the wording was a bit off, but the general thrust is unchanged.
     
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