- Location
- Your Native Universe
[X] Medea
Fate/Hollow Order
- Location
- Southern Virginia
The problem here is that interaction slots are limited, usually only three between major scenes, and there's been a tendency for any Servant we don't get a high enough Bond level with to die. And usually interaction between action scenes is the only way to increase Bond level sufficiently so they stick around. So there's a dichotomy between the narrative logic which says we shouldn't have any sensitive meetings now and the apparent underlying mechanical logic of the Quest which suggests failure to get Medea to Bond level 3 will have very bad consequences. And of course likewise Pollux and Penthesilea are in danger of making their sacrifices if we don't get Bond level with them. And of course we absolutely have to speak to Blackbeard sometime or else the whole journey is in danger when his Noble Phantasm weakens further.
Anyway,
[X] Astolfo
I want to find out what happened to the Gorgon sisters.
Oh, and incidentally, @ZerbanDaGreat, did the failure to get a Bond Level with Arash just reflect the state of Rostam's mind and how that conversation went, or is that is just hinting Arash is going to make a Heroic Sacrifice with Stella pretty much regardless?Or was that just forgotten?
Anyway,
[X] Astolfo
I want to find out what happened to the Gorgon sisters.
Oh, and incidentally, @ZerbanDaGreat, did the failure to get a Bond Level with Arash just reflect the state of Rostam's mind and how that conversation went, or is that is just hinting Arash is going to make a Heroic Sacrifice with Stella pretty much regardless?
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- Location
- Should be a bit higher
So what we know thanks to Arash...
Herakles is pants shitting terrifying because he actually does have 12 NPs (but there's a pretty significant cost to using them) and Jason getting nervous is clearly his weak spot.
I was wrong but seems like Peggy-chan is gone for good (?) however now I'm even more paranoid about Bellerophon hitching a ride on the keel to ambush Astolfo at some point. He's a MSG villain for gods' sake.
Edward Teach can actually solo the Argo if only he gets a chance to pillage and do pirate things. Where's the closest city or shipping lane we can raid?
We're terribly behind in firepower now that Medea Lily just got passive boost to everything.
We know why Astofo still has that Magic Book. Do we need to do a Bellerophon maneuver?
Arash has a martyr complex.
[X] Blackbeard
We need to get Queen Anne to full power ASAP both for a stern chase and to fight the Argo. Also figure a way to negate Lily's rampant cheating. That's Edward and Medea/Astolfo.
Herakles is pants shitting terrifying because he actually does have 12 NPs (but there's a pretty significant cost to using them) and Jason getting nervous is clearly his weak spot.
I was wrong but seems like Peggy-chan is gone for good (?) however now I'm even more paranoid about Bellerophon hitching a ride on the keel to ambush Astolfo at some point. He's a MSG villain for gods' sake.
Edward Teach can actually solo the Argo if only he gets a chance to pillage and do pirate things. Where's the closest city or shipping lane we can raid?
We're terribly behind in firepower now that Medea Lily just got passive boost to everything.
We know why Astofo still has that Magic Book. Do we need to do a Bellerophon maneuver?
Arash has a martyr complex.
[X] Blackbeard
We need to get Queen Anne to full power ASAP both for a stern chase and to fight the Argo. Also figure a way to negate Lily's rampant cheating. That's Edward and Medea/Astolfo.
- Location
- Italy
Pretty much this.
Medea is your life is like an Elf capable of splattering you across the wall with magic
You're probably gonna die.
But Eeeeeeeeelf.
[X] Medea
LupineVolt
Now with 200% more Puns
- Location
- Michigan
- Location
- Edmonton
[X] Medea.
Omegahugger
Inattentive Idiot
Why, that would be totally uncalled for.
Rostam's no way near fucking anyone, least of all his mother. He can't even remember her name!
He is about as dense as a neutron star though.
MiracleGrow
Miracles for only $19.99 [They/Them]
- Location
- DOOR STUCK DOOR STUCK PLEASE I BEG U
[X] Astolfo
Regency
PFP by vanathema (previously yubishines)
- Location
- Morioh Town, Mt. Ebbot
- Pronouns
- They/Them
[X] Pollux
Conniptions if whatever other vote wins and we pass by him awkwardly. Again.
EDIT: also anyone having good beamu pls use it on Heracles (aside from Arash maybe if we could keep him, but welll...)
Conniptions if whatever other vote wins and we pass by him awkwardly. Again.
EDIT: also anyone having good beamu pls use it on Heracles (aside from Arash maybe if we could keep him, but welll...)
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- Location
- United States of America, Michigan
[x] Blackbeard.
I feel Teach is next best person to talk to with Rostram's current mindset and we really need to talk to him some time to power up the ship before Argonauts round two.
I feel Teach is next best person to talk to with Rostram's current mindset and we really need to talk to him some time to power up the ship before Argonauts round two.
Xoroth
Over the Hills and through the Felfire...
As much as I want to see Penny I'd prefer Medea right now.
[X] Medea.
Honestly all of these choices are good. We need to see Blackbeard. Astolfo probably leads us to Marche and Stheno. We have hook with Penny and Hippolyta's girdle. Pollux is someone we haven't interacted with at all. Time constraints combined with the fact that the servants usually need bond levels to survive means the clock is running down to pick them up. My go picks are Penthesilea first, Medea, Pollux or Astolfo, and then Blackbeard even though I feel that he's pretty up there in importance level.
Also, for all that Rostam is in a bad mood and Medea will most likely be as well, misery loves company. I think that commiserating will allow them to find better rapport than an attempt to comfort.
[X] Medea.
Honestly all of these choices are good. We need to see Blackbeard. Astolfo probably leads us to Marche and Stheno. We have hook with Penny and Hippolyta's girdle. Pollux is someone we haven't interacted with at all. Time constraints combined with the fact that the servants usually need bond levels to survive means the clock is running down to pick them up. My go picks are Penthesilea first, Medea, Pollux or Astolfo, and then Blackbeard even though I feel that he's pretty up there in importance level.
Also, for all that Rostam is in a bad mood and Medea will most likely be as well, misery loves company. I think that commiserating will allow them to find better rapport than an attempt to comfort.
ZerbanDaGreat
Daemon Noble of D E M O G R A P H I C S
- Pronouns
- They/them
Also here is a present for the update being so agonisingly slow.
SOMEONE JOKED ABOUT IT AND BY GOD I WAS PETTY ENOUGH TO REMEMBER IT ALL THESE MONTHS AND ACTUALLY DO IT
True Name: Radu Bey (revealed upon clearing the first battle with Radu Bey in the Sun And Moon sidestory)
Attribute: Earth
Min/Max ATK: 1,190/7,000
Min/Max HP: 1,700/10,000
Max Level: 70
Rarity: 3*
Growth Curve: Linear
Command Cards: QQAAB
Quick Animation: A series of rapid shots, or flurries with his kilij if in melee (closing if he has already performed the first Quick animation in the chain). Three hits.
Arts Animation: A series of more stylish shots, spacing them out while posing as if dancing, or two spinning kicks followed by an axe-kick if in melee (closing if he has already performed the first Arts animation in the chain). Three hits.
Buster Animation: After charging up briefly, he performs either a lightning-fast series of heavy shots or kilij slashes in melee. Four hits.
Extra Animation: A heavy shot followed by a dashing lunge, two slashes, and a downward disengaging slash which sends him skating right back to his position in the ranks. Five hits.
Star Absorption: 150
Star Generation Rate: 8%
NP Gain: 0.55%/3%
Ascension Art
Stage 1: Radu wears the full garb of a Janissary commander, armour polished to a mirror sheen, head adorned with a tall two-pointed headdress, face covered by a finely-worked golden mask.
Stage 2: Radu discards the headdress and mask, his battle sprite constantly grinning with wicked amusement.
Stage 3: Radu discards his armour as well, wearing nothing but the elaborate silk finery of a Turkish noble.
Stage 4: Radu sits on a fine carpet amid a tangle of soft silk pillows, a hookah pipe between his lips, shooting a playful look up at the 'camera'.
Skills
[Passive]
Independent Action C - Critical Damage Up 6%
Magic Resistance C - Debuff Resistance Up 15%
[Stage 1]
True Eye of the Mind (Clairvoyance) C+ - Gain Evasion for 1 turn, and Defence Up and Star Rate Up for 3 turns.
Level 1: Defence Up 10%, Star Rate Up 30%, cooldown 8 turns
Level 10: Defence Up 20%, Star Rate Up 50%, cooldown 6 turns
[Stage 2]
Uncrowned Arms Mastery - Charge NP 25%, Star Rate Up and Critical Damage Up for 3 turns.
Level 1: Star Rate Up 30%, Critical Damage Up 20%, cooldown 8 turns
Level 10: Star Rate Up 50%, Critical Damage Up 40%, cooldown 6 turns
[Stage 3]
Janissary Prince A - Arts Performance Up and Star Absorption Up for 3 turns.
Level 1: Arts Performance Up 20%, Star Absorption Up 300%, cooldown 8 turns
Level 10: Arts Performance Up 30%, Star Absorption Up 600%, cooldown 6 turns
Noble Phantasm
Pruva cel Perik - I Am In Control: C~A (C~A post-Interlude)
Card Type: Arts
Effect: Powerful attack to entire enemy team with moderate chance of Charm for 1 turn.
Animation: Radu gathers power in his bow, aiming for the sky and letting fly as he calls its name. Scarlet-fletched, golden arrows rain down on the enemy team, golden bands forming around each sprite. The camera refocuses on Radu as he bows, one hand extended. As he tells the enemies to kill themselves his hand becomes a fist, the camera refocuses on the enemy team, and they become black silhouettes on a pure red background as they explode into gore. Three hits.
Level 1: 450%/600%
Level 5: 750%/900%
100% Overcharge: 30%/50% Charm Chance
500% Overcharge: 70%/90% Charm Chance
Attribute: Earth
Min/Max ATK: 1,190/7,000
Min/Max HP: 1,700/10,000
Max Level: 70
Rarity: 3*
Growth Curve: Linear
Command Cards: QQAAB
Quick Animation: A series of rapid shots, or flurries with his kilij if in melee (closing if he has already performed the first Quick animation in the chain). Three hits.
Arts Animation: A series of more stylish shots, spacing them out while posing as if dancing, or two spinning kicks followed by an axe-kick if in melee (closing if he has already performed the first Arts animation in the chain). Three hits.
Buster Animation: After charging up briefly, he performs either a lightning-fast series of heavy shots or kilij slashes in melee. Four hits.
Extra Animation: A heavy shot followed by a dashing lunge, two slashes, and a downward disengaging slash which sends him skating right back to his position in the ranks. Five hits.
Star Absorption: 150
Star Generation Rate: 8%
NP Gain: 0.55%/3%
Ascension Art
Stage 1: Radu wears the full garb of a Janissary commander, armour polished to a mirror sheen, head adorned with a tall two-pointed headdress, face covered by a finely-worked golden mask.
Stage 2: Radu discards the headdress and mask, his battle sprite constantly grinning with wicked amusement.
Stage 3: Radu discards his armour as well, wearing nothing but the elaborate silk finery of a Turkish noble.
Stage 4: Radu sits on a fine carpet amid a tangle of soft silk pillows, a hookah pipe between his lips, shooting a playful look up at the 'camera'.
Skills
[Passive]
Independent Action C - Critical Damage Up 6%
Magic Resistance C - Debuff Resistance Up 15%
[Stage 1]
True Eye of the Mind (Clairvoyance) C+ - Gain Evasion for 1 turn, and Defence Up and Star Rate Up for 3 turns.
Level 1: Defence Up 10%, Star Rate Up 30%, cooldown 8 turns
Level 10: Defence Up 20%, Star Rate Up 50%, cooldown 6 turns
[Stage 2]
Uncrowned Arms Mastery - Charge NP 25%, Star Rate Up and Critical Damage Up for 3 turns.
Level 1: Star Rate Up 30%, Critical Damage Up 20%, cooldown 8 turns
Level 10: Star Rate Up 50%, Critical Damage Up 40%, cooldown 6 turns
[Stage 3]
Janissary Prince A - Arts Performance Up and Star Absorption Up for 3 turns.
Level 1: Arts Performance Up 20%, Star Absorption Up 300%, cooldown 8 turns
Level 10: Arts Performance Up 30%, Star Absorption Up 600%, cooldown 6 turns
Noble Phantasm
Pruva cel Perik - I Am In Control: C~A (C~A post-Interlude)
Card Type: Arts
Effect: Powerful attack to entire enemy team with moderate chance of Charm for 1 turn.
Animation: Radu gathers power in his bow, aiming for the sky and letting fly as he calls its name. Scarlet-fletched, golden arrows rain down on the enemy team, golden bands forming around each sprite. The camera refocuses on Radu as he bows, one hand extended. As he tells the enemies to kill themselves his hand becomes a fist, the camera refocuses on the enemy team, and they become black silhouettes on a pure red background as they explode into gore. Three hits.
Level 1: 450%/600%
Level 5: 750%/900%
100% Overcharge: 30%/50% Charm Chance
500% Overcharge: 70%/90% Charm Chance
Where applicable, dialogue is formatted as [Before revealing true name]/[After revealing true name]
Summoning: "My my, what's this? A little island on the edge of eternity, fighting tooth and nail to survive? How could I ever resist? The Bow of the Dawn is at your service."/"My, what's with that look? Oh, we've met in a previous life? Well then, let me introduce myself with candour - Radu Bey, traitor-prince of Wallachia, at your service~"
Level-Up: "Ahh, what affection you lavish me with."
1st Ascension: "There we are. It may be against regulation, but I think a little rule-breaking is worth seeing my pretty face. Don't you~?"
2nd Ascension: "No more undressing for the moment, I'm afraid. I'm not quite so debauched as to strip naked on the battlefield. Yet."
3rd Ascension: "There we are. Oh, why no more armour? Ahh... something something, freer movement... really, do I need a reason?" / [added on to the existing line] "A traitor-prince must dress the part with pride, must he not?"
4th Ascension: "And here I am, at my limit. You've taken me on quite the journey. Could you perhaps have feelings for me~?" / "Damn. At my limit and still no stronger than my brother. Say, how many Grails do you have lying around...?"
Battle Start 1: "Let battle be joined!"
Battle Start 2: "Tear them to pieces!"
Skill 1: "Form up!"
Skill 2: "Ugh, must I?"
Card Selected 1: *laughter*
Card Selected 2: "Watch closely!"
Card Selected 3: "As-salaam~"
Noble Phantasm Selected: "Not up to my usual standards, but if you insist!" / "Recruits for the Janissaries!"
Extra Attack: "One, two-three-four, tawdie!"
Noble Phantasm: "Pruva cel Perik! ... kill yourselves, for all I care." *laughter*
Defeated 1: "Ngh... have to... regroup."
Defeated 2: "I'll see you... in Hell..."
Battle Finish 1: "Oh, were we fighting?"
Battle Finish 2: "Shall we desecrate the bodies for good measure?" / "Shall we put them up on stakes for my brother to find?"
Bond Level 1: "My my, quite the menagerie you're collecting for yourself, aren't you? Such a grand corps of heroes - and villains such as myself, of course."
Bond Level 2: "Didn't you hear me last time? I'm a villain. A knave. A scoundrel. A traitor. You must be very brave or very foolish to continue associating with me on this level." / "You of all people should know that you court danger by courting me. Perhaps I will abandon you for the strongest side too?"
Bond Level 3: "And still you fight beside the nameless traitor in your midst. I have made up my mind, you are a fool. Luckily, you exclusively attract fools like you." / "Holding noble sons hostage wasn't unusual at the time. Cowards and weaklings would jump at the chance to sell out their own flesh and blood to remain puppets in paper crowns."
Bond Level 4: "How do you do it? How does it not drive you mad? You fight against such overwhelming odds, adrift from any who might relieve your burden, one small island against something so vast..." / "Vlad was so sure of himself, had a will like iron, but even a will of iron cannot replace a blade alone. Then again, if only Father had possessed such pride, then maybe... no. Such idle fancies are not worth my time or yours."
Bond Level 5: [Male PC] "You truly are an odd sort, aren't you? All this time with me, without even knowing my name. I have you at a disadvantage. May I instead call you... my Sultan?" / "You know so much about me, have spent so much time with me, and yet you still refuse to fear me. I have... faith in Chaldea. I have faith in you. You have earned that much, my Sultan."
[Female PC] "You truly are an odd sort, aren't you? All this time with me, without even knowing my name. If I didn't know any better, I'd say you had feelings for me. Careful - I am a known heartbreaker~" / "You know so much about me, have spent so much time with me, and yet you still refuse to fear me. Please do not mistake my intentions, but... know that I am your man, come what may."
Generic 1: "Ugh, so utilitarian. How could a facility designed by daVinci himself be so lacking in flair?"
Generic 2: "I've taken the liberty of assuming command of the security team's drills. They'll thank me in the end."
Generic 3: "Do you know how to turn off the smoke alarms?"
If Dracula, Vlad III or Dracula (Avenger) are present: "What a sorry state for a hero to be in. Really, how do you stomach it?" / "My my. Big brother, what has become of you? I would advise keeping us separate, Master."
If Vlad (Lily) is present: "Hah. Look at him. Just the way he was before, all stubborn youth and blind faith. Perhaps he will fall once again. Perhaps, this time, it can be different. Either way, it will be a privilege to witness with my own eyes."
Likes: "You ah... you call it Turkish Delight? They were on the menu in the cafeteria once and I haven't been able to get them out of my mind since. Please, in the Prophet's name (peace be upon him) I beg you to make them a regular item."
Dislikes: "Stubborn fools that refuse to understand how outmatched they are, no matter how much pain that causes."
The Grail: "The Holy Grail? I'm afraid I left that kind of thing behind a long time ago. But if I were to perhaps stumble upon such a heretical item, I would not be opposed to a wish or two. Depending on my mood at the time."
Event: "Aha! Something to excite at last, Master!"
Birthday: "Damn you, you should have told me sooner! Now here I am with nothing on hand to give you. Ah well, the dazzling wit of my company is an eternal gift~"
Summoning: "My my, what's this? A little island on the edge of eternity, fighting tooth and nail to survive? How could I ever resist? The Bow of the Dawn is at your service."/"My, what's with that look? Oh, we've met in a previous life? Well then, let me introduce myself with candour - Radu Bey, traitor-prince of Wallachia, at your service~"
Level-Up: "Ahh, what affection you lavish me with."
1st Ascension: "There we are. It may be against regulation, but I think a little rule-breaking is worth seeing my pretty face. Don't you~?"
2nd Ascension: "No more undressing for the moment, I'm afraid. I'm not quite so debauched as to strip naked on the battlefield. Yet."
3rd Ascension: "There we are. Oh, why no more armour? Ahh... something something, freer movement... really, do I need a reason?" / [added on to the existing line] "A traitor-prince must dress the part with pride, must he not?"
4th Ascension: "And here I am, at my limit. You've taken me on quite the journey. Could you perhaps have feelings for me~?" / "Damn. At my limit and still no stronger than my brother. Say, how many Grails do you have lying around...?"
Battle Start 1: "Let battle be joined!"
Battle Start 2: "Tear them to pieces!"
Skill 1: "Form up!"
Skill 2: "Ugh, must I?"
Card Selected 1: *laughter*
Card Selected 2: "Watch closely!"
Card Selected 3: "As-salaam~"
Noble Phantasm Selected: "Not up to my usual standards, but if you insist!" / "Recruits for the Janissaries!"
Extra Attack: "One, two-three-four, tawdie!"
Noble Phantasm: "Pruva cel Perik! ... kill yourselves, for all I care." *laughter*
Defeated 1: "Ngh... have to... regroup."
Defeated 2: "I'll see you... in Hell..."
Battle Finish 1: "Oh, were we fighting?"
Battle Finish 2: "Shall we desecrate the bodies for good measure?" / "Shall we put them up on stakes for my brother to find?"
Bond Level 1: "My my, quite the menagerie you're collecting for yourself, aren't you? Such a grand corps of heroes - and villains such as myself, of course."
Bond Level 2: "Didn't you hear me last time? I'm a villain. A knave. A scoundrel. A traitor. You must be very brave or very foolish to continue associating with me on this level." / "You of all people should know that you court danger by courting me. Perhaps I will abandon you for the strongest side too?"
Bond Level 3: "And still you fight beside the nameless traitor in your midst. I have made up my mind, you are a fool. Luckily, you exclusively attract fools like you." / "Holding noble sons hostage wasn't unusual at the time. Cowards and weaklings would jump at the chance to sell out their own flesh and blood to remain puppets in paper crowns."
Bond Level 4: "How do you do it? How does it not drive you mad? You fight against such overwhelming odds, adrift from any who might relieve your burden, one small island against something so vast..." / "Vlad was so sure of himself, had a will like iron, but even a will of iron cannot replace a blade alone. Then again, if only Father had possessed such pride, then maybe... no. Such idle fancies are not worth my time or yours."
Bond Level 5: [Male PC] "You truly are an odd sort, aren't you? All this time with me, without even knowing my name. I have you at a disadvantage. May I instead call you... my Sultan?" / "You know so much about me, have spent so much time with me, and yet you still refuse to fear me. I have... faith in Chaldea. I have faith in you. You have earned that much, my Sultan."
[Female PC] "You truly are an odd sort, aren't you? All this time with me, without even knowing my name. If I didn't know any better, I'd say you had feelings for me. Careful - I am a known heartbreaker~" / "You know so much about me, have spent so much time with me, and yet you still refuse to fear me. Please do not mistake my intentions, but... know that I am your man, come what may."
Generic 1: "Ugh, so utilitarian. How could a facility designed by daVinci himself be so lacking in flair?"
Generic 2: "I've taken the liberty of assuming command of the security team's drills. They'll thank me in the end."
Generic 3: "Do you know how to turn off the smoke alarms?"
If Dracula, Vlad III or Dracula (Avenger) are present: "What a sorry state for a hero to be in. Really, how do you stomach it?" / "My my. Big brother, what has become of you? I would advise keeping us separate, Master."
If Vlad (Lily) is present: "Hah. Look at him. Just the way he was before, all stubborn youth and blind faith. Perhaps he will fall once again. Perhaps, this time, it can be different. Either way, it will be a privilege to witness with my own eyes."
Likes: "You ah... you call it Turkish Delight? They were on the menu in the cafeteria once and I haven't been able to get them out of my mind since. Please, in the Prophet's name (peace be upon him) I beg you to make them a regular item."
Dislikes: "Stubborn fools that refuse to understand how outmatched they are, no matter how much pain that causes."
The Grail: "The Holy Grail? I'm afraid I left that kind of thing behind a long time ago. But if I were to perhaps stumble upon such a heretical item, I would not be opposed to a wish or two. Depending on my mood at the time."
Event: "Aha! Something to excite at last, Master!"
Birthday: "Damn you, you should have told me sooner! Now here I am with nothing on hand to give you. Ah well, the dazzling wit of my company is an eternal gift~"
One Warm, Fateful Night
Art: A brown, youthful hand wearing golden rings among rumpled silk bedsheets.
Effect: Arts Performance Up 15% and Critical Damage Up 25%
Description: One warm, fateful night, two young boys met. One boy would be Sultan, and one was a foreign prince in captivity. The prince was far from home, confused and afraid. The Sultan-to-be sought to comfort him, for he took a liking to the other boy, and wished to see him smile. When they kissed, the hostage-prince stabbed him in the thigh in sudden panic, hiding up a tree until dawn in helpless fear of the punishment he knew awaited him.
No such punishment came. An inch to the side and the Sultan's own heir would have died, and yet the hostage-prince was still welcomed with open arms. The Sultan-to-be forgave him. Miles from home, from the coward voivode whose love for him ended where the Sultan's terms began, the hostage-prince found a love to replace it and more.
Art: A brown, youthful hand wearing golden rings among rumpled silk bedsheets.
Effect: Arts Performance Up 15% and Critical Damage Up 25%
Description: One warm, fateful night, two young boys met. One boy would be Sultan, and one was a foreign prince in captivity. The prince was far from home, confused and afraid. The Sultan-to-be sought to comfort him, for he took a liking to the other boy, and wished to see him smile. When they kissed, the hostage-prince stabbed him in the thigh in sudden panic, hiding up a tree until dawn in helpless fear of the punishment he knew awaited him.
No such punishment came. An inch to the side and the Sultan's own heir would have died, and yet the hostage-prince was still welcomed with open arms. The Sultan-to-be forgave him. Miles from home, from the coward voivode whose love for him ended where the Sultan's terms began, the hostage-prince found a love to replace it and more.
The Prophet's Teachings
Art: A finely-made and richly-decorated copy of the Qu'ran, Radu's crescent necklace lying on the pillow beside it.
Description: "Hahaha. Not the most conventional return gift, I'm well aware. And no, I'm not so zealous as to be genuinely trying to convert you. In truth this is not a gift so much as an offer - if you have the time to spare, I would like to work through it with you, teach you as I was once taught. Those lessons are a fond memory of mine."
[If Male] "Perhaps we could read from it aloud? If you have trouble with the words, watch my lips closely. Well... more closely than you already are."
[If Female] "Oh? ... hahaha, no no. While I'm sure you would look dazzling in a niqab, I'd prefer we didn't all die just because you tripped over the hem trying to run from an angry dragon or whatever it is we encounter next."
Art: A finely-made and richly-decorated copy of the Qu'ran, Radu's crescent necklace lying on the pillow beside it.
Description: "Hahaha. Not the most conventional return gift, I'm well aware. And no, I'm not so zealous as to be genuinely trying to convert you. In truth this is not a gift so much as an offer - if you have the time to spare, I would like to work through it with you, teach you as I was once taught. Those lessons are a fond memory of mine."
[If Male] "Perhaps we could read from it aloud? If you have trouble with the words, watch my lips closely. Well... more closely than you already are."
[If Female] "Oh? ... hahaha, no no. While I'm sure you would look dazzling in a niqab, I'd prefer we didn't all die just because you tripped over the hem trying to run from an angry dragon or whatever it is we encounter next."
SOMEONE JOKED ABOUT IT AND BY GOD I WAS PETTY ENOUGH TO REMEMBER IT ALL THESE MONTHS AND ACTUALLY DO IT
ZerbanDaGreat
Daemon Noble of D E M O G R A P H I C S
- Pronouns
- They/them
The Curious Fan
Perpetually sleep deprived
[X] Pollux
Like how Jeanne D'Arc's was story locked so the fact we always had something else to do/another servant to talk to and didn't talk to her worked out so well?
I do understand what your saying and all but assuming that because Medea is the central character of this singularity that we don't need to reach out and make an effort with her at certain points seems a dangerous idea.
And honestly now seems like an important time narratively, we just got confirmation that Medea was badly hurt in the fight, by Skullface the Rider no less, and given everything that gone down she's likely in a bad place. Rostam's entire arc with Medea has had an element of him giving her a degree of trust/support because no one else wants to even as she snarks at him.
Yes I am aware Rostam isn't in the most supportive of moods right now. But how do I put this, I am probably saying this wrong, Rostam does have a fair bit of history with Medea at this point. And Narravitevly he's had his blow up at Marian showing the readers his issues, so in hindsight it was a good thing that Medea wasn't our first choice, he's also had a couple of pep talks from servants and while he hasn't been all that receptive to them he has heard them.
So while it could go horribly wrong I think we should atleast make the effort to try with Medea before the bracket closes.
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TenfoldShields
Lounging on a Hoard of Words
- Pronouns
- He/Him
I'm gonna be honest the constant comparisons to Jeanne are understandable but pretty disingenuous. As is the "yeah but the last time we missed a prompt SHE EXPLODED AND DON'T WANNA DO THAT AGAIN RIGHT?" in general. They're maybe comparable but they're far from one to one. Jeanne was grappling with the twin pressures of "manage a slowly-dwindling and impossibly shitty team" and "my evil self is deliberately trying to break me". The one managing shit here while in danger of imploding is Rostam, not Medea. The team composition is far friendlier and less inherently combustible (which is to say that the other Argonauts are either low-key grateful for the help or don't particularly care). Medea Lily isn't pulling the strings to deliberately steal away Servants. There is no Gilles equivalent. Medea has a straight line to our head that she is not shy about using if she feels she needs to.
Like, Jeanne exploding wasn't the result of one or two or even three missed choices. It was the result of a decisive trend, increasing pressure, and misplaced judgement IC and OOC. Leaving her alone isn't going to make the Argo instantly sink.
Also I genuinely question the logic of "okay so people being supportive and commiserating hasn't really worked, we need someone who has a rapport with Rostam!"
Medea trusts Rostam, but that's a far cry and different beast than being chummy. Medea trusts Rostam not to fuck her over, not to treat her like an animal, and to generally act in a manner she finds acceptable. That's not the same as being emotionally available or super supportive.