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>>4172914
With everything gathered, you all make your way back to the main area, Samiel leading the way. The knight takes notice of some toppled stones and broken tiles that were definitely not there before. Worse, there seem to be a few Chuchus lurking up the stairs. Which means there is probably another mass that impacted the Temple somewhere nearby. Just your luck.

“What do you say, T? Clear ‘em all out, or just keep pushing forward?” Aveli questions.

>A. The more monsters we let lurk in the background, the worse the situation can get, clear them out
>B. Best we do not keep stalling for every monster we come across, we should head forward, quickly
>C. Samiel, you know this place better than we do, what do you propose?
>D. Something else?

>>4172918
>A.

>>4172918
>A. The more monsters we let lurk in the background, the worse the situation can get, clear them out

>>4172918
>A.
Hit chuchus with other chuchus

Should we use Din's Fire?

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>>4172918
“The more monsters we let lurk in the background, the worse the situation can get. We should clear them our as quickly as possible.” you reply, looking to Samiel. “We will keep your home safe.”

The knight gives a nod, drawing his blade, starting to charge energy around it. Everyone else prepares themselves, weapons out as the Chuchus notice you all. Three on the stairs, two seeming to come from the north-east underside of the floating island, and another three off to the east, seemingly on “patrol” around the area. All of them of various colors.

>A. Attack up the stairs! Draw your swords!
>B. Bombs away! Hit each of the groups with some bombs!
>C. Crossbow! Cover fire for your allies!
>D. Din’s Fire! Try to get them all!
>E. Enchant with Ice!
>F. Fire your Hookshot at some to spread out the groups, they’re dangerous if close together!
>G. Something else?

>>4173014
>D. Din’s Fire! Try to get them all!

>>4173014
>B.
This is a very bomb dungeon and I will not disrespect a theme.

>>4173014
>E & B.
Ice Bombs!

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Rolled 3, 10, 5 = 18 (3d10)

All righty! Roll me 5d10, best of three! DC is 6 for the first three, 7 for the last two!

Rolled 1, 10, 2, 6, 8 = 27 (5d10)

>>4173045

Rolled 7, 6, 2, 10, 8 = 33 (5d10)

>>4173045

Rolled 2, 5, 2, 4, 4 = 17 (5d10)

>>4173045

Rolled 10, 1, 6 = 17 (3d10)

>>4173049
>>4173050
>>4173053
Passed four of 'em! Nice work!

Rolled 9, 6, 1 = 16 (3d10)

>>4173055
And one more...

Rolled 2, 2, 7 = 11 (3d10)

>>4173058
And one more...

Rolled 3, 10, 2 = 15 (3d10)

>>4173061
Okay, writing after this one!

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>>4173014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmiEZY9wldE

Samiel thrusts his sword forward, felling one of the Chuchus immediately, giving you time to enchant one of your bombs with Ice Magic. Sheik, noticing what you’re doing, moves to try and corral some of the monsters closer together, damaging a few of them though getting a bit of a shock from a blue one’s electricity. Aveli and Horon do the same, Aveli cornering the ones to the east that Sheik is near to keep them together as Horon throws a few fireballs up at the ones on the staircase, keeping them from moving up. One of the Chuchus does manage to hit Aveli, but it doesn’t do too much damage. Still, all this lets you get things ready!

You fling the first bomb at the monsters on the staircase, freezing them in place, though you’re close enough that some of the frost that spreads across the ground gets under your foot, causing you to slip and fall, with one of the pair of Chuchus sliding down the frost and smacking into you, still frozen, but hitting rather hard. Ow. You quickly get back up and have the second bomb ready, flinging it towards the second group, leading underneath the island. Your bomb actually rolls a little before detonating, the frigid explosion seemingly getting something else in addition to the two Chuchus. The third and final bomb is flung out, but one of the Chuchus leap up and smashes into it, unintentionally sparing the others as it freezes up and hits the ground, cracking as it does.

“Termina!” Lynna calls out to you, giving you something to recover your Magic with. Aha! Back at full, you get in the middle of all the monsters, telling everyone to stand back. You finally cast Din’s Fire, flames erupting from around you and finishing off some of the frozen monsters.

[Hearts: 7/10]
[Bombs: 5/10]
[Magic: 0/5]

There are two damaged Chuchus left, and there still seems to be a mass of them still hanging on to the side, similarly damaged.

>A. Attack the remaining pair with your swords!
>B. Roll another bomb down the side!
>C. Crossbow!
>D. Drag the mass up with your Hookshot so everyone else can finish it off!
>E. Something else?

>>4173230
>A
new here, what do ?

>>4173230
>A.

>>4173230
>D.

>>4173230
>A. Attack the remaining pair with your swords!

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Rolled 6, 7, 3 = 16 (3d10)

All righty! Roll me 2d10, best of three! DC is 5 for both!

Rolled 2, 3 = 5 (2d10)

>>4173274

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Rolled 8, 2 = 10 (2d10)

>>4173274

Rolled 1, 7 = 8 (2d10)

>>4173274

Rolled 1, 8, 2 = 11 (3d10)

>>4173285
>>4173290
>>4173291
Passed both!

Rolled 9, 3, 5 = 17 (3d10)

>>4173299
And one more...

Rolled 7, 9, 2 = 18 (3d10)

>>4173302
Okay, writing after this!

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>>4173230
You draw your swords, Samiel moving towards the edge of the island as you rush the remaining two Chuchus. One manages to leap at you and smack you in the arm as you try to slash at it, though your other blade stabs through the creature, felling it at last. A quick thrust at the remaining one brings it down, the creature popping and disappearing into black mists.

[Hearts: 6.5/11]

Samiel meanwhile brings out a Hookshot and, with one strong fling of his arm, brings the mass up to the island’s surface, now clearly a damaged but still coherent bunch of Chuchus all meshed together. The force of the impact causes them to start to break apart, Sheik moving in to keep them from heading to you, though one stumbles into her and knocks her back. She stabs through it and brings it down, Horon and Aveli moving in and hacking away at some of the monsters that fall from the mass, letting Sheik get away from it.

Samiel flicks his wrist, and sparks start to surround his blade. He motions for you all to move back, building up Magical energy around his sword. Once you’re all clear, he slashes out with a Sword Beam that hits the Chuchus and seems to chain through them, electricity sparking through the mass and felling it all at once. The monsters are finally dealt with.

>A. Look around through what’s left of them, see if you can recover anything through the spoils
>B. Have a bottle of Blue Potion for a reason, heal yourself up
>C. Prioritize your allies first, have them restock and recover
>D. Samiel, curious about your sword. How does it do all of that?
>E. Something else?

>>4173391
>A.
>D.
>E. Is it things we could learn or unique to you?

>>4173391
>B, C, & D.

>>4173391
>A & C.

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Rolled 1, 3, 1 = 5 (3d10)

Okay, one more roll, 4d10, best of three! No DC.

Rolled 7, 7, 1, 9 = 24 (4d10)

>>4173415

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Rolled 1, 6, 7, 7 = 21 (4d10)

>>4173415

Rolled 10, 2, 1, 7 = 20 (4d10)

>>4173415

Rolled 1, 7, 2 = 10 (3d10)

>>4173416
>>4173417
>>4173418
Interesting.

Rolled 8, 10, 4 = 22 (3d10)

>>4173420
Is it going through now? Writing if it is...

>>4173427
Finally, Primus.

>>4173420
Do 1's matter at all on loot rolls?

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>>4173433
Not significantly. Also sorry, wife and I were making dinner.

>>4173391
You look through the remains of the monsters now that you’ve got a moment to collect yourself, motioning for everyone to do the same. You do manage to gather enough materials to restore your Magic, but only a little bit of health. You do get a spare bomb back, and your crossbow bolts restocked, at least. And some Rupees, for good measure.

[Hearts: 7.5/11]
[Magic: 5/5]
[Bombs: 7/10]
[Bolts: 90/90]
[Rupees: 214]

As your allies gather what spoils they can, you move to Samiel, looking over the Knight’s sword curiously. “You have shown these functions before, but the enchantment still intrigues me. Is it something innate with your sword, Sir, or something you yourself are capable of?”

The Knight looks down at his blade, free hand pointing to it, but then to the vambrace, patting it. He then pats his breastplate, and even helmet. So… it is something his armor is capable of? The curious expression on your face brings Samiel to try to get Sheik’s attention, the Sheikah girl quickly moving to you both. Samiel writes in her palm, and Sheik speaks for him after a moment, “The enchantment is something the Wind Tribe developed long ago, spread across the armor Samiel wears, though requiring both skill in usage of the magic applied to it and… ‘activated’ through armor and blade.”

“So it is not something we can learn, then…” you comment, frowning slightly.

Samiel writes again, to your surprise. Sheik says, “Not entirely, though it is not something easy to learn.”

Ah, well, something that might prove useful then. With everyone settled, Samiel leads you all up the stairs, to a second main area of the temple. A circular amphitheater structure with columns surrounding it and a building flanked by statues of birds… one of them toppled over, with strange, husk-like remnants of… something strewn about it. You also hear movement from around the area, quite a lot of it.

And just for good measure, a flash of lightning streaks across the sky, rolling thunder coming after it. They’re still at it? You aren’t sure you like this.

>A. Check the map, see what is in the area
>B. Head in the direction of the noises, they sounded familiar, and not at all friendly
>C. Look over the toppled statue and the husk near it
>D. Something else?

>>4173622
>>B. Head in the direction of the noises, they sounded familiar, and not at all friendly

>>4173622
>A & C.

>>4173622

>A.

Then summon a fairy to scout out

>C and B

I don't trust them husks...

>>4173622
>C.
>B.

>>4173644
Supporting this

>>4173644
+1

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>>4173622
You ask for Lynna go bring out the map, the young woman holding up the tablet it is stored on and looking it over, all your allies save Samiel gathering around. You see that there are several turret towers around the area, but they seem to be leading into structures below. There are also two circular temple-like structures that also lead into other areas, though the map doesn’t specify what they are, exactly. Lastly, there is the main, final temple structure that you assume is where the Thunderbird resides.

“Perhaps we could have a fairy to scout some of these areas…” you comment aloud, about to call one yourself.

“I’ll be able to scout.” Felicia, Horon’s fairy companion, calls out to you all. “I’m sure you can keep this guy from doing anything too risky at this point.” Horon pouts at her for that, causing her to giggle. “Teasing~”

You send a fairy out yourself, the two heading in separate directions east and west to scout. As they head off, you approach the husks, Samiel keeping close watch over them. Hrmn. Some of them look like… monsters that have been drained, then desiccated, by some very violent force. And… there is a different, more developed husk, that looks much closer to the one the Komaytos shed. You notice that past the toppled statue there are claw marks of some sort scurrying up the wall. You and Samiel look at one another. Even if the Knight can’t say anything, you can tell from body language alone that he does not like the signs of this.

Finally, you take notice of the sounds you heard before, keeping yourself hidden behind a pillar. And… Pirates. Some wearing armors with different tints to them, a dozen moving west as if on patrol. You even notice… some Aeralfos? Did they make it through?

Lastly, Samiel pats you on the shoulder, then points to some structure that is near a turret tower. You aren’t entirely sure what it is, and only get more confused when it seems to sink beneath the floating island you all are on. Samiel then slowly, deliberately, writes with his finger into the stone pillar you are hiding behind. The word being… “ship.” Another flash of lighting and roll of thunder, striking something further away.

>A. We should go after the Pirates!
>B. Better we go in the opposite direction, especially if they have Aeralfos helping to guard them
>C. Check where that ship went, try to follow it. Is it hiding under the temple?
>D. Something else?

>>4173811
>B.

>>4173811
>B.
Deal with whatever made those claw marks first. Then deal with pirates. Who knows maybe we can kite this thing into the pirates.

>>4173811
>>B. Better we go in the opposite direction, especially if they have Aeralfos helping to guard them

>>4173811
>C.
Sneaks!

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>>4173811
https://youtu.be/uH3GmfBbKJw

“We should keep away from them. At least until we have a clearer advantage, especially with those Aeralfos.” you tell everyone else quietly. “Plus… I do not like the sign here.” you motion to the claw marks on the wall. With collective nods, you move onward, passing by the desiccated remains once more and heading east. You see the two turret towers and the temple structure, barriers around their doors.

Felicia returns to Horon, explaining what she could find in a bit of a panic. “Th-there was this huge, ugly, horrid monster that crawled into this hole underneath one of those towers!” the fairy exclaims. “It had large, spindly claws, yet could float like a jellyfish in the ocean!”

Samiel’s fist clenches tight. Horon crosses his arms. “Where did it go, specifically?” the boy asks.

“U-under that tower, last I saw!” the fairy shakily replies, motioning at the further tower.

Sheik gives the Knight a glance. “Sir Samiel, where do these towers go, exactly?” The Knight writes on her palm in response, Sheik nodding at first, but then giving a confused look. “…Trials?”

“Wait, what was that?” Aveli asks.

“They… are meant to be the main test, so to speak. Each one meant to correspond to a certain kind of trial.” Sheik explains further.

“Would this mean the monster could interfere with the trials?” Lynna asks.

Samiel… rubs the back of his neck, not entirely sure. He gives a reply, Sheik speaking for him once more, “The trials shouldn’t be something normally one can… disrupt. But that creature is not a normal circumstance.”

>A. Then we head into the one the monster is invading, just to be safe!
>B. Best that we try the other one, then. We have no idea what it is capable of, and rushing in might put us all in unnecessary danger
>C. What of that large temple structure? Let’s head there first
>D. Something else?

>>4174006
>A.
Better get it before it gets worse!

>>4174006
>A.

>>4174006
>A.

>>4174006
>>A. Then we head into the one the monster is invading, just to be safe!

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>>4174006
Determination in your eyes, you declare, “Then we go after this monster, just to be safe. We may not know exactly what its goal is, but it is clearly not something we can simply wait on.”

Samiel nods, taking the lead once more and firing a Sword beam at the barrier, the door sliding open. All of you head in, moving down a spiraling staircase and ending up in what looks like a strange, spiraling corridor… that twists in a similar spiral shape. You start to walk along it, expecting to stay to the bottom, but instead you feel yourself pulled along the “path” that spirals around, as if gravity itself were following the spiral. This makes Horon and Lynna especially uneasy, Aveli trying to move across the wall, only to slide back down to where the path lays. Sheik and Samiel keep their calm, though even the Sheikah girl seems cautious about this. You reach another door, perpendicular to the staircase, Samiel opening it as you all head inside.

https://youtu.be/I61PF4cFnWU

The interior is not at all what you were expecting. You enter into a temple ground with what appears to be the night sky above it, though the sky looks nothing like what you are used to. The stream of stars once commonly visible at night replaced with what looks like a swirling whirlpool of them. The… view is strangely beautiful, if quite alien. Still, you move forward, seeing a statue closer to the center of the open temple, similar to the ones with avian armor you had seen before. Samiel actually lets you take the lead this time, merely keeping watch for the lurking monster.

As you approach the center of the temple, runes light up all around it, the statue in the center having lines of light travel up through it. Its eyes flash with a bright glow of blue, and to the surprise of you and most of your allies, it speaks. “YOU WHO WALK THE PATH OF STRENGTH. SHOW YOUR MIGHT IS WORTHY OF A HERO’S.”

A massive stone pillar falls from seemingly nowhere above the statue, as it moves to catch it, holding the pillar above its head like a staff. Though, to your shock, even Samiel letting out a gasping grunt, there is something else on the pillar. A creature with spindly legs and strange carapace over a jellyfish-like body. The evolved komayto!

>Secret Princess Zelda Quest #45… Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I’ll try to answer them as best I can
All right folks, that’s all for tonight. We’ll continue tomorrow starting ~3:30 pm PST. I’ll be around for a bit for questions and such. Did y’all have fun? Hope all of you are staying safe.

>>4174253
Good session, Kato. Keeping as safe as circumstances allow, which is pretty good I think.

>>4174253
Fun was had, thanks for running. Still have work but keeping as safe as I can during. Hope you and the Mrs. are doing well.

>>4174253
Fun times, yes! This temple is such a great blend of action and tension.

Staying as safe as the people in my area will allow, but unfortunately there's not a lot of taking things seriously in the general public here.

>>4174253
Ice-enchanted Fairy Missile at that thing right now!

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>>4174279
>>4174285
>>4174294
Glad y'all had fun!

>Still have work but keeping as safe as I can during. Hope you and the Mrs. are doing well.
Well, hope it isn't too bad. Wife and I are okay.

>Staying as safe as the people in my area will allow, but unfortunately there's not a lot of taking things seriously in the general public here.
Shame, but good that you're staying safe.

>>4175354
Could be an idea!

Anyway, we are back!

>>4174253
https://youtu.be/H20d8oOZUe0

The monster beings to chitter and hiss, stabbing its spindly limbs into the pillar and starting to move closer to the statue, which doesn’t completely seem to pay attention to it. The statue swings the pillar around, then speaks again. “WHO AMONG YOU WALKS THE PATH OF STRENGTH? WHO AMONG YOU SHALL SHOW THE STRENGTH OF A HERO?”

Samiel moves forward, blade charging with Magical energy. He looks back to all of you, and you can swear you see the Knight’s mouth try to move, but only wordless breaths escape. He seems to silently mutter a curse. Aveli heads closer, Biggoron’s Sword raised high. “Hey statue guy, you’ve got a bit of a bug problem!”

“DO YOU WALK THE PATH OF STRENGTH?” it asks, continuing to swing the pillar around as the monster tries to move closer across it.

>A. Aveli, it seems you should complete this trial! Let us handle the monster!
>B. Back Aveli up and try to take on the statue, Samiel and everyone else should be enough to hold back the monster
>C. Keep both of them in check! Attack the monster and statue!
>D. Something else?

>>4175422
>D. Horon, use the Servant's Sword of Din to break the pillar!

>E. Ice-enchanted Fairy Missile at that monster!

>>4175422
>A.
And supporting this E >>4175440

>>4175422
>>A. Aveli, it seems you should complete this trial! Let us handle the monster!

>>4175470
Seconded

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>>4175422
“Aveli, it seems you should be the one to complete this trial! Let us handle the monster!” you tell the Gerudo girl. Lynna stays back a bit as Horon and Sheik move by your side, Samiel ready as frigid air flows from his charging blade.

“If you’re sure, T!” she replies, Biggoron’s Sword pointed at the statue. The statue stops swinging and points the pillar at her in response, the monster managing to hold on still and trying to move closer to the statue.

You get an idea as you see it try to move closer. Calling one of the fairies you still have, you suggest to her adding an Ice enchantment to the Fairy Missile. While not entirely sure it’s the best idea, she’s willing to give it a try. But, where to target…?

>A. Target the monster directly!
>B. Hit the pillar! Make the monster slip off!
>C. Check with Samiel, there may be a weak point to hit!
>D. Drag the monster off with Hookshot, then fire the Fairy Missile!
>E. Something else?

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>>4175557
>C.
>E. Let our powers combine!
Fairy Ice Missile + Ice Sword Blast

>>4175557
>C & D.

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Rolled 9, 8, 10 = 27 (3d10)

Gonna have to move on then. Roll me 3d10, best of three! DC is 6 for all!

Rolled 7, 2, 6 = 15 (3d10)

>>4175673

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Rolled 2, 7, 4 = 13 (3d10)

>>4175673

Rolled 8, 5, 2 = 15 (3d10)

>>4175673

Rolled 10, 3, 8 = 21 (3d10)

>>4175677
>>4175680
>>4175685
Passed all! Nice work!

Rolled 5, 6, 9 = 20 (3d10)

>>4175695
And one more...

Rolled 10, 6, 6 = 22 (3d10)

>>4175698
Okay! Writing...

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>>4175557
“Samiel,does it have some kind of weak point?” you question. The Knight nods, patting the armor on his stomach. “The belly, got it! Okay, together!” you call out, readying your Hookshot. It manages to latch on to one of the monster’s spindly legs, tugging and pulling it. “NOW!” you yell out, Samiel’s charged blade firing off a Sword Beam at it, you combining the Fairy Missile with Ice and commanding the fairy at the creature! The initial blast hits, and the fairy missile strikes true!

[Magic: 3/5]

A ferocious shriek echoes through the area as it’s finally yanked off the pillar, Sheik leaping up over it as it tumbles across the ground, Horon flinging fireballs at its legs to try and keep it from moving. The monster is intensely infuriated by that… and takes into the air, floating like the deranged bastard of crustacean and jellyfish. And… then electricity starts to charge around the three pronged maw around its mouth.

Aveli meanwhile ends up catching the pillar as the statue tries to push her with it. It seems like it’s trying to force her out of the circular inner area. She’s holding her own decently well, but the statue does have surprising strength behind it.

>A. Attack the monster with your swords, try to slash at it!
>B. Ice Bombs away!
>C. Crossbow with Ice!
>D. Drag it down with the Hookshot!
>E. The electricity might be a problem, try to block it!
>F. Something else?

>>4175797
>>C. Crossbow with Ice!

>>4175797
>C. Crossbow with Ice!
>F. Aim for the mouth!

>>4175797
>C.
>E.
Toss shield up at it!

>>4175797
>>4175820

RIGHT IN THE GULLET

>>4175797
>F. Stun it with a Deku nut
>C.

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Rolled 1, 7, 2 = 10 (3d10)

All righty, roll me 4d10, best of three! DC is 6 for the first three, 5 for the last!

Rolled 7, 9, 1, 4 = 21 (4d10)

>>4175841

Rolled 5, 10, 7, 5 = 27 (4d10)

>>4175841

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Rolled 4, 3, 9, 3 = 19 (4d10)

>>4175841

Rolled 8, 1, 8 = 17 (3d10)

>>4175845
>>4175851
>>4175853
Passed all of 'em!

Rolled 10, 4, 4 = 18 (3d10)

>>4175857
And one more...

Rolled 4, 3, 2 = 9 (3d10)

>>4175860
Okay, writing!

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>>4175797
First, you throw a Deku Nut at the monster, managing to blind it, though not preventing it from continuing its charge. You enchant your Crossbow and aim right for the maw, unleashing volleys towards the beast’s innards, some striking true and leaving frost INSIDE the monster. Still, the charge continues to build. Trying to think quickly, you bring out your shield and fling it at the monster, Samiel running at the monster and leaping up at it, stabbing into its gut right as you fling your shield.

A crack of thunder and flash of light, lightning hits the shield, which manages to draw the blast of electricity to it, but isn’t able to shield it completely. The sparks that crash against it shock Samiel before the Knight can release a Sword Beam into the monster, while the shield itself is flung right back at you, knocking you in the gut and forcing you down. Thankfully this prevents the lightning bolt itself from targeting you, though still does some damage.

[Hearts: 7/11]
[Magic: 2/5]
[Bolts: 87/90]
[Deku Nuts: 5]

It then attempts to rush you, charging its body. You roll out of the way of the floating beast, it screeching as it lunges, spindly limbs digging into the dirt and avoiding Horon’s fireballs as he tries to attack it. Aveli is thankfully doing quite well for herself, starting to push the statue back, almost getting it out of the arena.

The monster notices the statue again, and looks like it’s about to lunge at it. Not any of you, but the statue itself!

>A. Attack with your swords, strike it down!
>B. Bomb it!
>C. Crossbow!
>D. Drag it back with Hookshot!
>E. Help Aveli push the statue out!
>F. Cheer Aveli on, she’s almost got this!
>G. Something else?

>>4175979
>D. Drag it back with Hookshot!

>>4175979
>D & F.

>>4175979
>D.
>G. Douse it with lantern oil
>H. Din's Fire

>>4175993
Do we have enough Magic for that?

>>4175998
>[Din's Fire]
Fireball (Cost: 1)

>[Magic: 2/5]

>>4176001
Oh, thought you were going for AOE. Works.

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Rolled 2, 7, 3 = 12 (3d10)

All righty, roll me 3d10, best of three! DC is 6 for the first two, 7 for the last!

Rolled 5, 10, 4 = 19 (3d10)

>>4176019

Rolled 2, 9, 3 = 14 (3d10)

>>4176019

Rolled 9, 1, 9 = 19 (3d10)

>>4176019

Rolled 3, 5, 2 = 10 (3d10)

>>4176023
>>4176026
>>4176027
Passed all! Very interesting!

Rolled 2, 4, 5 = 11 (3d10)

>>4176032
And one more...

Rolled 9, 6, 2 = 17 (3d10)

>>4176035
Okay, writing...

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>>4175979
With the Hookshot out once more, you fire it at the monster and give a fierce tug as it starts to retract. As it tries to keep its footing as it’s pulled back, and you get a flash of inspiration, and bring out your lantern, emptying the oil of it onto the monster. It slips up as the oil covers it and drips down, the spindly legs falling and the body sliding across the ground… though as it’s pulled back some of the oil spills below you, causing you to slip as the monster slides into you, knocking you down.

[Hearts: 6.5/11]
[Lantern Oil: Empty]

It takes to the air to try and keep the oil-covered limbs from slipping again, Samiel strikes its underside with a frigid Sword Beam, making some of the oil collect on the frost that forms. You then look to Horon, calling out, “Burn it!” The both of you fling fireballs at the monster, igniting the oil on its body and causing the frost to shatter from the sudden temperature increase. It howls out in pain, floating up further… STILL somehow not down. Aveli meanwhile is trying to push the statue off, having gotten it to the edge, but only just. You call out and cheer to her, “Come on Aveli! I’ve seen you first hand, I know you have the strength to beat it!”

[Magic: 1/5]

“Al… almost… ggrraaaahhh!” the Gerudo girl pushes hard as the statue digs its heels into the stony ground. And the monster… looks at it, then at all of you, before letting out another hiss… floating up higher. What’s it planning now?

>A. Oh no you don’t! Get back here! Hookshot!
>B. Toss an Ice Bomb at it before it can get out of range!
>C. Crossbow, Ice enchanted!
>D. Aveli! Drive that pillar upward and try to hit the monster!
>E. Something else?

>>4176299
>A.
>D.
LET'S PLAY TRAIN WRECK

>>4176299
>>C. Crossbow, Ice enchanted!

>>4176299
These
>>4176311
>>4176312

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Rolled 2, 10, 1 = 13 (3d10)

Okay, last roll of the night! 3d10, best of three! DC is 7 for the first two, 8 for the last!

Rolled 2, 3, 4 = 9 (3d10)

>>4176356

Rolled 8, 9, 2 = 19 (3d10)

>>4176356

Rolled 9, 9, 9 = 27 (3d10)

>>4176356
Wheee

Rolled 3, 4, 9 = 16 (3d10)

>>4176364
>>4176405
>>4176412
Passed all of them! Nice work!

Rolled 5, 8, 7 = 20 (3d10)

>>4176417
And one more...

Rolled 9, 8, 8 = 25 (3d10)

>>4176418
Okay, writing...

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>>4176299
“OH NO YOU DON’T!” you yell out, firing the Hookshot up one last time. It catches on to the monster, though it’s pulling hard enough that it starts to instead lift you up off the ground, you having to brace yourself and pull back like you’re reeling in a fish. “AVELI! THROW THE PILLAR AT IT!” you yell, just holding on long enough for Lynna to come to your side and use her own Hookshot to hold it down with you, the pair of Hookshots keeping it in place.

The Gerudo girl looks at you with surprise, but then grins wildly. “Now you’re speakin’ my language, T!” She actually gives the pillar a pull, hard and swift enough that the statue is pulled with. Aveli then lifts the pillar up, and with all her might gives it a thrust that crashes both statue and pillar into the monster! It is finally pulled down to the ground. It starts to build up an electric charge again, you moving back and letting out another volley of Ice-enhanced Crossbow Bolts at its face. Sheik throws some needles at it as well, the combination of damage you dealt with the bolts and the metal of the needles starting to short the electric charge, the monster shocking itself.

[Magic: 0/5]
[Bolts: 84/90]

As it attempts to stand, Samiel rushes in, actually tackling it and hitting like a bolt of lightning himself. It lifts into the air and makes one final attempt to attack the Knight, but Samiel delivers a final thrust to its underside, firing a Sword Beam through it at last. The monster finally, finally felled. Samiel lets out a long, pained sigh as he flings it down.

“YOU HAVE SHOWN YOU POSSESS THE STRENGTH WORTHY OF A HERO.” the statue, having landed quite a ways away, with the pillar beside it.

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>>4176547
Aveli and I are gonna get along juuuust fine.

Fun successful, captain!

>>4176547
Finally killed it! Wooo! Was that the only one out there, Kato?

And awesome finish, fun definitely had!

>>4176547
Bwahaha, good show.

>>4176566
The plot twist is like Alien: Isolation. There's two of 'em!

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>>4176555
>>4176566
>>4176601
Glad y'all had fun! Thanks for playing!

>>4176566
>>4176851
That would be telling wouldn't it?

Also sorry for the delay, wife and I tried to make a quick shopping trip and ended up stuck in lines for way longer than we wanted to be. Everything's fine now, though! We are back!

>>4176547
The statue makes its way back to you all, glowing eyes locked on Aveli. “THAT YOU HAVE THIS KIND OF POTENTIAL PROVES YOU ARE CAPABLE OF STANDING BEFORE THE ONES WHO POSSESS [POWER].” it speaks to the Gerudo girl, finally kneeling down, splaying its hands. A shimmering, ethereal image of gauntlets appear between them, rotating slowly, surrounded by magical light.

Aveli approaches the ethereal gloves slowly, then looks back to you all. “…So, I just take ‘em?” she questions Samiel. The Knight nods, and so she takes hold. The illusory gloves seem to vanish for a moment, then reappear around her, seemingly modifying the Power Gloves she was wearing before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VRr9NG7RE0

[Aveli obtained POWER BREAKER!]

She looks over the slightly shimmering gloves, the statue then motioning to the pillar as a doorway opens up in… well, what looks like the sky. But positioned in a way that Aveli might be able to move the pillar up to provide a walkway for everyone.

>A. Congratulations, Aveli, you did well. Let’s be off now
>B. Samiel, do all the other areas grant similar boons? What might we expect for them?
>C. Ask Aveli if this feels innate, or if this is something tied to her gloves
>D. Do you think there are any more monsters like that one, Samiel?
>E. Something else?

>>4177798
>B
>C.
Is it like how Samiel described their armor/abilities?
>D.
>E. Investigate the monster's corpse and the area for stuff.

>>4177798
Support >>4177808

>>4177808
>>4177834
Agreed.

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Rolled 9, 3, 1 = 13 (3d10)

Okay! Roll me 2d10, best of three! No DC.

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Rolled 4, 7 = 11 (2d10)

>>4177852

Rolled 10, 5 = 15 (2d10)

>>4177852

>>4177852

Rolled 9, 8 = 17 (2d10)

>>4177852
Bah, typo

Rolled 10, 8, 9 = 27 (3d10)

>>4177858
>>4177859
>>4177864
Interesting! Writing...

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>>4177798
You first check over the monster’s corpse with Sheik and Samiel, finding, thankfully, some stuff to recover your health and Magic, just a bit. And some Rupees, to top it all off.

[Hearts: 7.5/11]
[Magic: 3/5]
[Rupees: 231]

Samiel and Sheik likewise recover a bit, and as they do, you think to ask, “Samiel, do the other areas grant similar boons?” The Knight nods, though keeps his focus on the monster. “…Might there be more of these creatures still out there?” Samiel lets out a loud, pained sigh, then gives another nod. You sigh softly as well, smiling though. “Should have expected that answer.” Samiel chuckles.

With that done, everyone heads to Aveli, who herself is getting closer to the pillar. “So, that all?” Horon questions. “Just looks like he gave you new gauntlets… are they even new?” he adds, skeptically.

“I… it’s strange. There’s something different about them, but also about… me, I guess.” She takes her helmet off to inspect them closer.

“Is it innate, or something that has been applied to the gloves? Or is it like how Samiel described his armor?” You motion at the Knight.

“The latter, definitely. I think I get it now. I mean…” She removes one of the gloves. “I can still take them off, but I don’t think others might be able to do this with ‘em.” The glove back on, the Gerudo girl lifts the massive pillar with ease, setting it like a ramp to the open doorway. “So, we gonna keep sitting around or we gonna get out of here?” She turns back and waves. “Hey thanks statue guy! I’ll put these to good use, promise!”

You move through the doorway, and find yourself at the top of the turret tower, with the doorway closing behind you all. There seem to be some of the Pirates in the distance, still on patrol, though some other monsters are roaming the area now too. A crack of thunder alerts you all to yet more creatures trying to invade. But that’s not all. Another flash if lightning and crack of thunder echoes far closer, striking the monsters nearest to you. Some of those further away move faster, floating orbs with a singular eyeball in the center of their bodies, trying to cover as much ground as possible to make up for the ones that were struck down.

Lynna gulps. “Well, that’s not a good sign.”

“We should try to avoid the monsters as best we can, for the time being.” Sheik adds in.

>A. Sneak past to the next closest turret tower
>B. Try to take on the monsters, they could still be dangerous
>C. Search for sign of the Pirates’ ship, it may still be around
>D. Something else?

>>4178026
>>C. Search for sign of the Pirates’ ship, it may still be around

>>4178026
>c.

Maybe we can commandeer it and have a ship of our own!

>I am the captain now!

>>4178026
>C.
Then
>A.

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Rolled 5, 5, 7 = 17 (3d10)

All righty, roll me 1d10, best of three. DC is 7.

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>4178063

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Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>4178063

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>4178063

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>4178063

Rolled 5, 4, 1 = 10 (3d10)

>>4178068
>>4178080
>>4178089
Didn't get it this time. Writing after this...

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>>4178026
You make it down the tower, commenting to your allies, “We should try to keep focus on the Pirates’ ship, see if it is still in the area. I have a suspicion that it is.” You try to sneak around, keeping your eyes open for the ship. You catch glimpse of something move below the island again, too quickly for you to catch up. A couple of the Pirates on the ship laugh mockingly at you, noticing your group fail to catch them.

Samiel manages to hit one with a well-timed Sword Beam, knocking it off the mast and sending it plummeting to the earth below. The other takes the hint and gets down before it can be struck either.

“Oh you cowards!” Horon exclaims in annoyance. “Get your butts back here!” His shouting catches the attention of the monsters that were on patrol, the ocular creatures moving on your position. Aveli glances at him in annoyance, putting her helmet back on. “…Ah. Whoops.”

Samiel stands at the ready, the five floating beasts trying to surround you.

>A. Attack with your blades!
>B. Bomb the monsters!
>C. Crossbow!
>D. Din’s Fire!
>E. Enhance with Ice Magic!
>F. Forget these, everyone, to the other tower, quick!
>G. Something else?

>>4178138
>B. Bomb the monsters!
>G. Coordinate with the others to get them into one easily bombable spot.

>>4178138
>F.

>>4178138
>G. Deku Nut
It's a giant eye, blinding it seems kinda natural.
>A.

>>4178138
>>4178157
Supporting.

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Rolled 6, 8, 4 = 18 (3d10)

Okay, roll me 5d10, best of three! DC is 6 for all!

Rolled 3, 5, 6, 1, 8 = 23 (5d10)

>>4178191

Rolled 8, 3, 10, 1, 1 = 23 (5d10)

>>4178195
Too many numbers!

Rolled 10, 5, 1, 4, 1 = 21 (5d10)

>>4178191

Rolled 8, 10, 3 = 21 (3d10)

>>4178195
>>4178196
>>4178197
Passed three of 'em!

We can't roll here, this is 1 country.

Rolled 8, 6, 7 = 21 (3d10)

>>4178199
And one more...

>>4178201
Yeah, but three 10's.

Rolled 6, 8, 6 = 20 (3d10)

>>4178203
Okay, writing!

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>>4178138
>Bombs:
You quickly fling out a Deku Nut to blind the group of monsters, drawing your swords and getting ready to slash through them, getting in a lucky hit on one… though to your surprise, the second one manages to dodge, moving back as it seems to notice the first one hit. Samiel stabs through it, rushing to your side, Sheik helping fell it.

You manage to slash through another one’s eye as it opens, though you end up getting struck by another, it letting out a blast of magical energy from its eye. And as you’re struck by that one, you are hit by another, it ramming its body into you and knocking you down. Horon manages to keep it off you, Aveli dashing through and picking you up. These are getting to be annoying, and the sound of combat seems to have alerted others. But… idea! “Corral them and then start heading to the next turret tower!”

Aveli, Horon, and Sheik corner the group with Samiel, Lynna already moving there, when you crouch down. They’re around you. Perfect. You quickly ready a bomb and roll under the monsters, leaving the bomb behind. The explosion erupts through them, felling the beasts… and kinda catching you a bit, knocking you face-forward as you try to stand. Owww.

[Hearts: 5.5/11]
[Deku Nuts: 4]
[Bombs: 6/10]

Lynna and Sheik get you back on your feet, helping you move toward the tower. As you all get inside, Lynna motions for everyone to take a moment on the spiral staircase. “Termina, maybe you should rest and let me heal you up, real quick.”

>A. All right, go ahead
>B. I can keep going, don’t worry about me
>C. Check if anyone else needs it first
>D. Something else?

>>4178301
>C then
>A.
This is all pretty crawly with goons, better not let the tank run too low.

>>4178301
Support >>4178308

>>4178301
>>A. All right, go ahead

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>>4178301
“Does anyone else need healing first?” you ask, looking around. “Lynna, you should-”

“I could use some, but only after you, Termina.” Sheik states adamantly.

“Sit still.” Lynna tells you, placing her hands forward. A soft, calm, warm glow flows from her to you, healing your wounds a bit. “There. Sheik, you get next, promise.”

[Hearts: 8.5/11]

“Understood.” the Sheikah girl gives a nod, Lynna grabbing some leftover Magical materials, then doing the same for your ally. With that set, you continue down the staircase. The room leading from it is much like the one prior, with the same spiraling hallway. As you enter this one, though, you find that it leads to a strange, almost arena-like area. And strangely, you see two figures inside already… arguing.

“OOOOHHH! DANG IT DANG IT DANG IT!” one of the figures, some… purple person in a purple set of robes, with a staff carrying some sort of… is that an eggplant? “ONE MORE! ONE MORE!”

“You have a losing streak of 50. Give it a rest.” the other figure replies… looking like the Angel that greeted you, though with slightly different build and wearing armor. “You are no tactician. You are boring.”

“I’LL SHOW YOU BOR-” The… wizard? Wizard. You’re guessing it is some sort of wizard. It notices your lot, at first looking at you all with apprehension and a slight tinge of dread, though then gaining a menacing smirk. “…Well. Seems you have a new set of challengers, angel. How about we make this… a bit more interesting?” the wizard asks with a nasty grin.

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>>4178440
Fun times had, thanks for running! Wonder what this trial is about.

>>4178440
Oh dear god, no.

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>>4178455
Glad to hear! And a good question.

>>4178464
Hahahahaha.

And sorry for the delay, but now, we are back!

>>4178440
You glance at the two with intense confusion. They’re both on raised platforms, what looks like an arena with ethereal, wispy forms spread through the area, slowly disappearing into the air. It… seems like some form of arena, though the scale of it is off slightly. The wizard laughs, “So, you interlopers finally reach here. Guess you’re no chumps after all.” He yells out over to the other figure. “You! Angel face! You think you can take on two challengers at once?”

“Pardon me?” you exclaim.

“You intend to rely on help to claim victory?” the armored angel questions, glancing in your direction. “They do not seem to be allies of yours.”

“Whaaat, you scaaaaared, angel face?! Hahaha! Lose your bluster when you have more of a challenge?”

You blink and shake your head. “What? Who are you? What IS this?”

“This is a trial set for those who have the potential to lead.” the armored angel replies. “So far, this fool has been attempting to demonstrate such a thing, and has failed every attempt. Who among you believes they have the ability to lead?”

Everyone looks in your direction, even Samiel giving a brief side-glance. The wizard laughs. “THIS little pipsqueak? Hah! Well I GUESS I could be nice and help you out, kid.” He then looks to Samiel, gulping at first, his hands shaking, trying to keep his cool. He taps at the platform he’s on, then sighs in relief.

The angel seems to look towards Samiel first, in apparent recognition, who points his blade at the wizard. “Can’t yet.” he tells the Knight. “You know the rules.” Samiel grunts at him, the angel turning his attention to you at last. “You, girl, you think you have the ability to lead?”

>A. All right hold on! I need more of an explanation first!
>B. Wait, sir Angel, that wizard must be allied with those attempting to siege your temple!
>C. The quicker we get this done, the quicker we can stop the pirates. I shall accept whatever challenge this entails
>D. Horon, do you wish to try this as well?
>E. Something else?

>>4179571
>A, then C.
>E.
Do the platforms make some kind of barrier?

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>>4179571
>A.
>C.

>E. To the Eggplant Wizard "What did you mean earlier by 'make this abit more interesting?'

>>4179571
>>A. All right hold on! I need more of an explanation first!

>>4179571
>>4179603
>>4179608
Both Es seem good.

>>4179603
>>4179608
Seconded.

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>>4179571
You cross your arms and exclaim, “All right, all right, hold on! I need more of an explanation here first! What exactly does this entail?” you question.

The angel crosses his arms. “This is a test of one’s ability to lead during the heat of battle. If you believe you have the ability to lead,” he motions to another platform, which glows slightly, “Head up and make your attempt.”

“How, exactly? Do I order around statues of some sort, or… do I call upon my allies?” you look back to everyone else.

“The trial is only for those who have the potential to lead. You will be given a force to command, and either wipe out your foes, or reach the opposing commander.” the angel states. “Manage such a thing, and your skill at leadership shall be recognized. The forces you command may move all at once, or however many you choose on your turn. Position them wisely, for if a foe reaches the tower you command from, you lose.”

“And I would assume these platforms have some form of barrier, to prevent foul play?” you ask.

“Indeed, so none of you try any funny business!” the wizard calls out in a tone that implies he might try exactly that, while still looking at Samiel accusingly.

“What you mean by ‘making this a bit more interesting’ earlier?” you retort, narrowing your eyes.

He looks over your allies, smirking for a moment, before regaining composure. “Well, angel face is so confident in HIS ability to lead, but that confidence might fade should he have to face two forces at once. But if you are scared, little girl-”

“Enough.” the angel declares. “Will you accept the trial or not? I am more than ready to begin.”

…Well, Zelda, guess you’ve got to get this over with quickly. “Then I shall not delay. I shall complete this trial.” You start to ascend the platform, and once you are on top, you see stony, ethereal figures form below you. Five of them, four… showing vague features of your allies, while the last seems to resemble you ever so slightly. Another set appear below the wizard, all of them… resembling eggplants. O…kay. And under the angel, a set in armors that resemble his own.

“Give ‘em hell, T!” Aveli shouts out. Samiel keeps his gaze locked on the wizard, though gives you an approving nod right before. So. A test of leadership. You see the pieces are 10 paces away from one another. You have to either reach an enemy tower, or wipe out an opposing force. How will you do this?

>A. Move all of them forward! Onward!
>B. Scout forward with a few, see how your foes react
>C. Balance it out, two towards the Angel, two towards the Wizard, one keeping guard of you
>D. Something else?

>>4179844
>D. Move to guard from both sides, make yourself the least attractive target. Let them bloody each other first while you grasp the rules.

>>4179844
Backing >>4179884
Maybe move four forward to create a perimeter, one back to guard the tower.

>>4179844
Mmmh. This kinda seems like it's a version of Risk.

> When the battle rages between two players one should put every ounce of power in the offense, but when several players are involved, the political element changes this dynamic. Under these conditions, it is best to attack when expansion can be consolidated even in the face of opposition. Meanwhile, a player should attempt to leave enough force covering his power base. To deter an attacker who must also be worried about what the several other players will do to him should he become too weak because he spent too many armies attacking you.

So support
>>4179884

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Rolled 4, 6, 10 = 20 (3d10)

Okay! Roll me 4d10, best of three! DC is 5 for all!

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Rolled 5, 1, 7, 3 = 16 (4d10)

>>4179946

Rolled 5, 6, 4, 7 = 22 (4d10)

>>4179946

Rolled 8, 2, 3, 2 = 15 (4d10)

>>4179946
Rolling dice at other dice.

Rolled 9, 3, 5 = 17 (3d10)

>>4179952
>>4179953
>>4179967
Passed all of them! Nice job! Writing...

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>>4179844
https://youtu.be/2kPwTTQb6D8

You look down and see a sort of… panel similar to the map tablet Lynna has hold of, shaped like the arena before you, the five statues of yours matching dots on the magical glass. Okay, have a handle on how this works… you think. You move four forward and create a perimeter, one staying back to make sure your position is well-defended. And so, you wait for the other two to attack one another.

The wizard looks deviously down at your allies, then moves a pair of its statues forward, apparently trying to bait both you and the angel. Then, the angel makes his move, keeping two closer to him, and instead of taking the bait he moves two past the bait and instead corners it, his final piece going far past them and actually blocking the path of one of yours.

With all this happening, you hear the sound of something down below. Your allies look back in the direction you came in from. “Oh NOW what?!” Horon exclaims. The wizard chuckles again.

>A. Sir Angel, we may have to postpone! Foes are approaching
>B. Your allies can handle this, focus on the trial. You know you can trust in them
>C. Try to focus on the wizard, you suspect he has something to do with this, and if he loses first that might keep them safe
>D. Keep defending yourself, move your units to keep them from being cornered
>E. The sooner you are done with the trial, the sooner you’re able to get out of here, focus on the angel!
>F. Something else?

>>4180100
>B.
>C.

>>4180100
>B & C.

>>4180100
>B.
>C.
>E.
Attempt to encircle the Wizard's forces with the four, then close in

>>4180100
>>B.
>>C.

>>4180105
>>4180112
>>4180117
support

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Rolled 10, 10, 1 = 21 (3d10)

All righty, roll me 3d10 this time, DC is 5 for all!

Rolled 8, 2, 3 = 13 (3d10)

>>4180139

Rolled 5, 3, 4 = 12 (3d10)

>>4180139

Rolled 7, 2, 2 = 11 (3d10)

>>4180139

Rolled 9, 3, 2 = 14 (3d10)

>>4180150
>>4180158
>>4180165
Passed one of them!

Rolled 8, 5, 8 = 21 (3d10)

>>4180167
And one more...

Rolled 3, 4, 7 = 14 (3d10)

>>4180169
Okay, writing...

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>>4180100
https://youtu.be/z1IXN8L8kDw

You look down at Samiel, giving him an approving nod, and focus your attention on the trial once more. You move three of the pieces forward, taking out the unit the wizard was trying to use to bait out the Angel, the statue shaped like vaguely like Aveli smashing the other down. But in doing so you leave two of them open to get cornered, which is exactly what the wizard attempts.

“Heh heh heh heh, what’s wrong, girly? You’ve got three of them cornered now… both on and off the arena!” He taps his staff, and you quickly turn and see… eggplants on legs attempting to rush them. The wizard begins to laugh… only for Samiel to nonchalantly slash through one, then look up and glare at him. He gulps. The Knight then starts to march his way. “N-now wait a second! Wait a second! YEEK! NOT THE FACE” He near instinctively hides his head as Samiel fires a Sword Beam up at him… only for a barrier to block the attack.

Samiel quickly turns to the armored angel and gestures in frustration, as if to ask why it’s still up. The angel sighs. “You know the rules. Trial isn’t over.” The Knight grumbles as best he can. “If you are going to be impatient about this-” the angel is about to lecture, but Samiel waves his hand dismissively, instead turning his attention to you. He really hopes you finish this up soon… emphasizing by pointing his sword at the wizard, charging it again. Most everyone else seem to be holding their own, thankfully.

Still, the wizard moves all his troops forward, trying to spring his trap and corner yours, managing to pin down two. And the angel’s forces head in as well, though they seem more focused on keeping the wizard’s occupied. Two still guard his platform… but the wizard’s is wide open. And you do have one open to make an attack directly!

>A. Take down the wizard, quickly!
>B. Have the one at your platform head in and take out some of your foes’ forces out to free up the cornered ones
>C. Corner the angel’s units!
>D. Something else?

>>4180324
>A.
Don't move the one at the platform though.

>>4180324
>B.
Don't wanna overengage, and the wizard will get caught out eventually.

>>4180324
>B.

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Rolled 6, 4, 1 = 11 (3d10)

Okay! Roll me 5d10 this time! DC is 5 for all!

Rolled 9, 1, 6, 2, 6 = 24 (5d10)

>>4180364

Rolled 3, 9, 2, 10, 8 = 32 (5d10)

>>4180364

Rolled 3, 8, 9, 6, 1 = 27 (5d10)

>>4180364

Rolled 8, 1, 1 = 10 (3d10)

>>4180372
>>4180373
>>4180387
Passed all! Nice job!

Rolled 2, 6, 4 = 12 (3d10)

>>4180388
Could have been better...

Rolled 7, 2, 3 = 12 (3d10)

>>4180391
Okay, writing!

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>>4180324
You look over the tablet and quickly direct the forces you can manage after the foes trapping the rest. And so, you create a domino effect, like a cavalry charge crashing into an enemy flank, that allows you to topple through a grand total of four of the enemy forces, one of the Angel’s and three of the wizard’s, with you managing to surround another of the angel’s.

The wizard looks at you, stunned, then infuriated. “Y-you… are you mocking me?!” He begins to stomp his feet and smack his staff against his tablet. “OOOOH! YOU’RE GONNA GET IT, GIRLY!” He tries to move his remaining unit towards your tower, laughing manically as he does.

“Typical.” the angel remarks… and brings his forces down on the wizard and you, cornering and finishing off the final one of the wizard’s while also… managing to bring down two of yours. The one that looked like Aveli and the one that looked like Horon. You still have one of his cornered, and his platform is now open, but he has the advantage. “And finally, you’re done.” the angel remarks to the wizard.

“Wait! Wait wait wait I want a re-!”

“You don’t get one until the current match is finished.” the angel states with a smirk. A shimmer around the wizard’s platform vanishes. “Nice try.”

The wizard panics, facing Samiel in fear. Quickly he tries to fling a magical spell of some sort at Samiel… tossing an eggplant at the Knight. But as he does he’s knocked off the platform by Samiel’s Sword Beam. It still does connect though, and… the top half of the Knight is replaced with a giant eggplant, like the monsters fighting your allies. That… that’s not good.

Sheik lunges at the wizard, who attempts to run in a panic, casting another spell at her this time as the Sheikah girl’s blade slashes across his back. He yells in pain… but it still connects, and now Sheik suffers the same fate as Samiel. “SHEIK!” you yell out her name, fear filling your eyes.

“It’s temporary.” the angel explains to you. “Relax. He shouldn’t be too much a hassle now.” And as if on cue, Horon and Aveli chase the monster down, Horon actually having the bright idea of telling the Gerudo girl to start flinging the wizard’s own minions at it, preventing a repeat of what happened to Samiel and Sheik, Lynna checking them over. The angel cracks his knuckles. “Better hurry this up. I still play to win, and you better too if you want to show you’ve got the potential to truly lead.”

https://youtu.be/Wa7yGfAe6wg

>Secret Princess Zelda Quest #45… Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I’ll try to answer them as best I can
All right folks, that’s all for tonight. We’ll continue tomorrow starting ~2:30 pm PST. I’ll be around for a bit for questions and such. Did y’all have fun? Hope all of you are staying safe.

>>4180469
Fun had!


God I hate that eggplant.

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>>4180469
>Did y’all have fun? Hope all of you are staying safe.

>>4180469
Things looking dicey, but at least eggplant wizard is dealt with. Good times had, Kato! Thanks for running!

Also is that supposed to be 3:30 or 2:30?

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>>4180482
>>4180483
>>4180484
Glad y'all had fun!

>Also is that supposed to be 3:30 or 2:30?
Gah, 3:30, sorry, sorry!

Okay, we are back!

>>4180469
Okay, you have three units left, but the angel has four. The both of you have your platforms open to attack. Your allies seem to be taking care of themselves well enough. But how will you go about this? Do you try to end this in one go? Do you try to defend your platform once more? Or do you try to pick off his forces as best you can?

>A. Attack his platform! All troops forward to ensure he goes down!
>B. Bring up your defenses, don’t want to risk getting targeted yourself
>C. Corner his forces and try to even the odds!
>D. Something else?

>>4181538
>A.

>>4181538
>C. Corner his forces and try to even the odds!

>>4181587
That isn't related to the trial

Rolled 2 (1d2)

1 = A
2 = C

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Rolled 2, 1, 4 = 7 (3d10)

Okay, roll me 3d10, best of three! DC is 4 for all!

Rolled 5, 2, 10 = 17 (3d10)

>>4181623

Rolled 4, 4, 5 = 13 (3d10)

>>4181623

Rolled 9, 8, 7 = 24 (3d10)

>>4181623

Rolled 1, 3, 3 = 7 (3d10)

>>4181630
>>4181632
>>4181638
Passed all! Nice work!

Rolled 4, 1, 5 = 10 (3d10)

>>4181640
Man that's two pretty low ones in a row...

Rolled 8, 6, 6 = 20 (3d10)

>>4181642
Hrmn. Writing after this...

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>>4181538
You position your remaining units carefully, cornering a couple of the angel’s units and taking one of them down with a pincer maneuver! Now you’re even, and he’s got one cornered! He tries to move one of his units towards your tower while pulling the other back, aware that the other is still cornered.

While this is going on, though, you see that the wizard has made a complete circle around the arena, still panicking as Aveli and Horon chase him. Though, right as Samiel and Sheik turn back to normal, he lets out a loud scream and frantically flings… the magic eggplants at them once more. And so they’re back to being stuck like that, Lynna moving out of the way so she doesn’t get hit either. You see Samiel start to stomp the ground in silent frustration.

“STOP RUNNING YOU COWARD!” Aveli yells at the wizard, flinging one more of his minions at him.

“NOOOO! IF I DO YOU’LL HIT ME IN THE FACE!” he yell-whines, trying to run faster. He’s… remarkably quick for someone wearing such heavy robes. The minion does manage to smack him in the back of the head… but right as he manages to successfully fling another magic eggplant at Aveli. Which changes her too.

“OH THAT’S IT YOU ASSHOLE!” Horon... brings out a shield. You’re about to worry he’s going to light it on fire again, but instead he applies the Ice enchantment to it, and uses THAT to in combination with a fireball to slide the shield at the wizard, tackling him down at last.

The angel looks over the scene, almost distracted by it, before returning attention to you. “Heh. Looks like Samiel has found some… interesting friends.”

…Interesting how? You narrow your eyes, but at least the wizard is down. Okay, focus, you’ve got the advantage again! What to do next?

>A. Take out the one you have cornered!
>B. Bring your forces down at the one guarding his platform!
>C. Keep your platform defended!
>D. Something else?

>>4181746
>A & C.
Take out the cornered on first, then block the one attacking the platform, corner 'em

>>4181746
>B. Bring your forces down at the one guarding his platform!

>>4181789
Seconded,

>>4181746
>>4181789
Seems legit.

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Rolled 2, 2, 10 = 14 (3d10)

Okay! Roll me 3d10 again, best of three! DC is 5 for all!

Rolled 2, 4, 9 = 15 (3d10)

>>4181817

Rolled 9, 4, 3 = 16 (3d10)

>>4181817

Rolled 4, 5, 8 = 17 (3d10)

>>4181817

Rolled 5, 2, 10 = 17 (3d10)

>>4181824
>>4181826
>>4181831
Passed all! Nice work! Writing...

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>>4181746
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COgGsetFrCM

You first direct one of your units to take out the foe you’ve cornered, then bring the others back to your platform. You first block it off from attacking you, then corner it so your foe doesn’t get any bright ideas. He… actually lets out a soft chuckle. “Well, not bad. Looks like you actually do have some tactical skills.”

You can’t help but smirk at that praise. “It got close, but it seems that I have won this one.”

“Don’t be so sure!” he declares, moving his last piece down to the one you have cornered, now with the four in a stalemate near your platform. “So, think you can keep this advantage?”

Meanwhile, Horon has successfully pinned down the wizard, knocking the staff from his hand. “LET GO! LET GOOOOOO!” the wizard yells, trying to get to his staff.

“Oh no you don’t!” Horon manages to fling a fireball at the staff, setting it ablaze. And just in time, Samiel returns to normal, slowly marching towards the wizard. Horon looks back at the Knight, then smirks wide. “You’re in biiiiig trouble now.”

The wizard slowly turns his head, forcing a smile. “…Hello, Hunter. Nice, uh… day, isn’t it?” Magical energy charges around Samiel’s sword. You can’t even see the Knight’s face and yet you know there is a glare behind that helmet. The wizard frowns. “…And the plan was going so well, too.” In one sudden motion, he attempts to grab Horon to use him as a shield, yet the boy kicks off the monster and brings up his ACTUAL shield, the wizard’s hand slipping off it. Samiel fires a Sword Beam and brings the wizard down, with him yelling out, “CURSE YOU, HUUUNNNTTEEERRRR…!” as his body turns to black mist… though it seeps down through the floor.

Well, thank goodness that is over. Still, you have something to finish.

>A. I am willing to accept a surrender, sir Angel. You are still outmatched
>B. Bring your other unit to your tower and try to take out the remaining foes!
>C. Have two units move to corner the angel’s platform!
>D. Something else?

>>4181999
>D.
"Victory in two turns I can move my last piece around to corner one of yours, then take it out, and either corner the last or move to corner you, Angel. Checkmate."
Then,
>A.

>>4181999
>C. Have two units move to corner the angel’s platform!

>>4181999
>>A. I am willing to accept a surrender, sir Angel. You are still outmatched

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>>4181999
You look over the arena… and a smirk comes across your face. “Sir Angel, I am willing to accept your surrender.”

“Surrender?” he asks, crossing his arms. “What makes you so sure?”

“This.” You move the piece further from the others towards the stalemate, cornering one of the angel’s pieces. “And now, I will be able to claim victory in two turns. All it will take it for me to take out the surrounded piece, then either go after you or take out your remaining one. You could move it away, but by then you will be outmatched beyond recovery. Are you willing to surrender before then?”

The angel… grins, and starts to laugh. “Hah… hahahaha! All right girl, looks like you pass.” He taps the side of his helmet. “And you are willing to show mercy.”

“I do not wish to draw this out.” you explain. “This was certainly not the trial I was expecting, I must admit, but it was quite a test.”

“Very well.” He places his hands down, and the statues disappear into the aether. “You win, challenger. You have shown the ability to lead.” The angel spreads his wings and makes a short jump from the platform, floating down as his wings flap to slow his fall. He walks towards the center of the arena, another statue rising up from it… holding something in its hands.

You head down your platform and approach. It’s… a curious-looking tiara of some sort. Triforce in the center, wings to the sides, even jewels embedded in them, yet there are little, etched in symbols in the jewels. Or… wait, the jewels are of the same material as that glass over the tablet Lynna has. Your allies approach with you, looking over it. “What… is it, exactly?”

“This is the Champion’s Tiara.” the angel tells you. “The one who has proven to be capable of leading may wear it and be granted the power to better coordinate those they lead, and even lead you to weak points on enemies, though only if you’re using that function actively.” You notice Samiel give the angel a look, though make no comment beyond that. Well, here it goes. You take the tiara and place it on your head.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdEFCzMNPa0

You got the [Champion’s Tiara]! By concentrating and keeping it active, you can give your allies bonuses to their rolls, or locate enemy weaknesses.

>A. Thank you, sir angel, I will use it well
>B. Before we leave, what do you intend to do about the Pirates attacking this temple?
>C. Can any of my allies use this, or is it like Aveli’s gift and something only I can make use of?
>D. Something else?

>>4182400
>A.
>B.
>D. How can we help protect this place?

>>4182412
Seconded.

>>4182400
Support >>4182412

>>4182400
>>A. Thank you, sir angel, I will use it well

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>>4182400
“Thank you, sir angel, I will use it well.” you tell him, giving a polite curtsy. “Before we leave, though, what do you intend to do about the Pirates attacking this temple? What should we do to help?”

He looks up at Samiel. “You got this under control?” The Knight crosses his arms and seems to give an accusing look. The angel throws up his hands. “Fine, fine! Sheesh, don’t give me that look. You’re as bad as Piteraq.” His wings stretch. “Lemme guess, big ship somewhere?” Samiel nods. “All right, I’ll get them out of here, you finish off the stragglers.”

“You’d take on a whole ship full of those things all yourself?” Horon questions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO_5AYVRyPM

The angel almost scoffs at the boy. “These losers are a minor threat. Samiel alone could probably handle them, but guess you lot have more important things to get through.” He then ponders for a moment. “Maybe I could outdo his high score…”

“They do have Komaytos.” Sheik comments to the angel. “We fought some mutated form of them in the previous trial.”

And to that, the angel just seems to groan in annoyance. “Oh lame. Well, make it your priority to clear them out ASAP. Freeze ‘em and smash ‘em. When their ship is gone, they won’t have much chance for reinforcement, so just take them out. Hrmn… think your old pal is still leading them, Samiel?” he asks. Samiel nods. “Yeah okay. Bet that thing’s lurking somewhere. Don’t leave it up to the Thunderbird to finish off, if you can find their leader, take it out immediately, and the rest will surely flee.” His wings stretch again as he starts to float up, a magical light flowing from them. “Oh! Last bit of advice! You’ve got a bunch of folks skilled in magic here, yeah? Check with the Great Fairy in the temple to the north-east, that’ll help you all out.”

“Hey, angel-face, what’s your name anyway?” Aveli asks.

He lifts up his helmet, showing black hair and a face similar to Piteraq’s as he gives a confident smirk. “Aquilo. And hey, you lot take care of Samiel! The grump needs some friends.” A doorway opens up on the path opposite the one you came in through, and Aquilo flies through it.

You smile kindly up at Samiel. “Shall we head forward?” He pokes you in the forehead, as if to tell you not to make any comments on what the angel told you. You just keep smiling as he walks forward.

>Secret Princess Zelda Quest #45… Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I’ll try to answer them as best I can
All right folks, that’s all for tonight. We’ll continue tomorrow starting ~3:30 pm PST. I’ll be around for a bit for questions and such. Did y’all have fun? Hope all of you are staying safe.

>>4182662
Fun acquired. I really like how this temple and all of its parts and invaders are coming together.

>>4182662
Very fun times have been had, Kato! Thanks for running!

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>>4182675
>>4182719
Glad y'all are having fun!

And sorry for the delay, had to make another quick pit-stop to the store with wife. We are back now though!

>>4182662
Your group heads out the doorway, exiting out at the top of the turret tower. You watch as the angel brings out a magic staff of his own, taking out some of the monsters that were starting to congregate near the tower with rapid-fire blasts of magical energy, then fly out and down below the floating island.

“So, where to next, T?” Aveli asks, her eyes looking over the tiara on your head. A good question. Keep at the pace you’ve been going at and try the towers to the west? Or follow the angel’s suggestion and head to the temple structure just north of you? You can see some of the pirates still around, now far more frenzied from the appearance of the angel, maybe you should go after them first?

>A. Next towers! You’re all on a roll here!
>B. Head to the temple, the angel mentioned that for a reason
>C. Try to take down the pirates!
>D. Something else?

>>4183895
>B. Head to the temple, the angel mentioned that for a reason

Great Faaaairy!

>>4183895
>B.