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Of Wolves and Witches (WHF Wizard Quest)

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Zealous Specter said:
Is the next quest with Erika gonna take up right after this one, or will there be a time skip?
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I expect there would be a timeskip, though I'm not planning on my next work featuring Erika, as that seems like an excellent way to invite burnout. Which means I have time to consider things like how long a skip and what form any potential sequel should take.

Jyn Ryvia said:
I think this is why the CK2 system is so popular with Quest masters, even when not doing that style of quest. low maintenance once written up.
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I can see that, though I do tend to see a lot of CK2-style mechanics wind up in a similar place vis-a-vis the framework creaking somewhat under the character growth. Too many traits warps the system and pushes things increasingly into rocket-tag-esque "you succeed massively or you fail utterly" time events.

Dark as Silver said:
Can confirm. All birds are shit factories.

New thread with your more normal "We Stand In Awe" system or taking a break to do something else before coming back to Erika after that?
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There's a few different options I'm currently contemplating, but I expect whatever it is I do the mechanics will be much lighter than they were for this quest.
 
LotusPocus said:
Erika! Be nice to your fellow Magister and Quest Protagonist :V
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In fairness, I'm pretty sure Erika would get her behind handed to her if she tried to fight Weber, even in a white-room duel scenario.
Between the Torc's anti-magic, and Brandelhune's 'as hard as it needs to hit' thing, to say nothing of that Jade artifact in Matilda's hand? Yeaha I don't think Erika wins that fight, all things considered.
 
Hail to the magister Erika, purifed and victorious over traitor, demon, and doubt alike!
 
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Zaealix said:
In fairness, I'm pretty sure Erika would get her behind handed to her if she tried to fight Weber, even in a white-room duel scenario.
Between the Torc's anti-magic, and Brandelhune's 'as hard as it needs to hit' thing, to say nothing of that Jade artifact in Matilda's hand? Yeaha I don't think Erika wins that fight, all things considered.
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Well yeah, Erika's a newly promoted Magister. Weber could have the Lord Magister with a short conversation if she really wanted it.
 
Zaealix said:
In fairness, I'm pretty sure Erika would get her behind handed to her if she tried to fight Weber, even in a white-room duel scenario.
Between the Torc's anti-magic, and Brandelhune's 'as hard as it needs to hit' thing, to say nothing of that Jade artifact in Matilda's hand? Yeaha I don't think Erika wins that fight, all things considered.
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MonkeyTypewriter said:
Well yeah, Erika's a newly promoted Magister. Weber could have the Lord Magister with a short conversation if she really wanted it.
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give erika two more quests worth of adventures and theyll be on par
Because thats really what DL is, three completed quests in one-
Spymaster Quest
Expedition Wizard Quest
and Loremaster Quest
 
Right, but like... "I can bet you up/kill you" isn't really striking me as relevant to "be nice".

People should be nice to eachother. I find it weird that "can beat up" was brought into this.

I say weird. I mean weird-and-the-implications-make-me-think-this-is-bad-and-they-make-me-feel-bad.
 
BeepSmile said:
Right, but like... "I can bet you up/kill you" isn't really striking me as relevant to "be nice".

People should be nice to eachother. I find it weird that "can beat up" was brought into this.

I say weird. I mean weird-and-the-implications-make-me-think-this-is-bad-and-they-make-me-feel-bad.
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Consider, as an alternative, Erika's vocally expressed and extremely direct commentary and/or advice on Mathilde's love-life or the lack thereof.

"Have you considered just fucking them" is universally applicable!
 
Maugan Ra said:
Consider, as an alternative, Erika's vocally expressed and extremely direct commentary and/or advice on Mathilde's love-life or the lack thereof.

"Have you considered just fucking them" is universally applicable!
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I don't follow... [Thinks a bit]

Unless you mean that Mathilde will (clumsily) respond to Erika's position with a challenge-that-is-invitation, with "if that's a problem to you, what do you suggest I do about it?" (Grey Wizards are known for diplomacy after all, and Mathilde does try, bless her).

And then Erkia perceives the invitation and, and with an arched eyebrow and small smile of "I got this, relax"; reaches out and takes Mathilde's HAND?!!?


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Excuse me, I think I may have a touch of the vapours
 
Omegahugger said:
We got to seduce a vampire before the Quest ended, I have no regrets.

... Okay, we didn't make the snake our familiar, so one regret, BUT STILL!
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When did we seduce a vampire?

BeepSmile said:
And then Erkia perceives the invitation and, and with an arched eyebrow and small smile of "I got this, relax"; reaches out and takes Mathilde's HAND?!!?


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Excuse me, I think I may have a touch of the vapours
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Hand-holding? In my Ulrican Ranaldan Imperial Magister quest! L-lewd!
 
Slamu said:
When did we seduce a vampire?
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selena
Maugan Ra said:
Well, hmm. Not to put too fine a point on it, but Selena Reiva has been on-screen for precisely three updates now. In that time she has:
  1. Demonstrated an aura of deathly magic best described as a 'one-woman graveyard'
  2. Featured prominently in disturbing dreams of cities drowning in blood
  3. Expressed a fondness for dressing in red and going out and about while under a series of parasols and other coverings, including on a custom-made boat
  4. Flaunted her collection of minions, high society connections and access, including a wonderful new bright wizard
  5. Gotten involved in some kind of deadly contest with a verified vampire who knows her by name, who she arranged to have killed
  6. Displayed some alarm at the idea that her new employee could tell who was and was not a vampire at a glance and, of course
  7. Made suggestive comments about how tasty Erika looked while close enough to be almost kissing her neck.
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Y'know the story of how Ericka became a Magister and reunited with her dad is really all this needed to be. It's a nice story with a clear ending and was plenty of fun. Thanks for making this.
 
Now let's be fair. Selena did seduce Erika. But, all it takes to seduce Erika is to be a beautiful woman. Selena got bonus points for being powerful and scary in addition to being beautiful.
 
Maugan Ra said:
where else could you have flourished, if given the chance? The Amber, you think, for the chance to truly embody the primal fury of your god.
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No, you wouldn't have, because Maugan Ra didn't give us the option to make you one.
Slamu said:
When did we seduce a vampire?
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Some people would have you believe that the pure and innocent Miss Selena Reiva is a soulless and manipulative vampire.
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These people would be wrong.
 
I'm sad to see this end, but I can't deny that this would be an appropriate place. Alas there are some plot hooks that are left unfollowed upon - like our personal introduction to a duchess whats-her-name, or ifrit's cryptic words.

Even regardless of that, this was fun to participate in and Erika was a genuinely fun protagonist that I didn't know I wanted until I read this.

P.S. I like rolling lots of dice though, and mechanics make things more engaging for me. But sadly, I'm in the minority here.
 
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Well, this was one hell of a time to catch up to this... ah, well, it was a wonderful story to read, even if I never got to vote.
Maugan Ra said:
Honestly the fact that they've been travelling together for a week and haven't shacked up somewhere is one of the most unreasonable developments in this final chapter, I feel.
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The hopeless romantic in me wants to think that this is just further character development for Erika, and she might manage that strange and rare thing of "a long-lasting relationship". As said, hopeless romantic.
 
This was an excellent read, simultaneously sad to see it end and pleasantly satisfied at the choice of ending.

Will eagerly await more of the QM's work!
 
Thanks for a truly remarkable ride. I look forward to more Useless Lesbian Bright Mage adventures in the future!

If you have any tags you want edited/added to this thread, just ask and I'll do 'em.
 
Well, I just caught up and did not manage to take part in the quest while it was running, but it was a very nice read.

Though I would dispute that Erika is a useless lesbian, what with all the action she seems to be getting :V
 
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