A 7' tall figure wearing a cloak of skin and flesh is riding toward the Spider Guild Lair on a giant biomechanical spider. The figure wears a respirator made of rotting metal, and the sounds of clinking bottles emerge from his flayed cloak. He seems barely conscious, but the spider knows exactly where to go.
A group of guards ride out, wondering who it is.
The figure on top looks up, with a crackle in his bones. "You seem to have a problem. I seem to have a solution. I want to make a trade."
"What would this trade entail?" The leader of the party calls out.
"I would give you a special little substance that enhances anything it touches, and in turn, I want all the hostility that is presently levied against you. That is, if you want to take the trade. I do offer free samples, so you can try before you buy."
"And how do we know you are not tricking us?"
"With how much I'm asking for, I'm not surprised you're skeptical. I shall demonstrate." He reaches into his flayed cloak and pulls out a small vial of black liquid. He pours it onto the ground. A nearby tree suddenly begins to warp, its trunk splitting open to reveal black flesh and metal plates. It grows up and up, its metal leaves blotting out the sun in the area as biomechanical mushrooms grow from its fleshy roots and begin infecting the nearby trees. This goes on for about 30-35 seconds before stopping.
"A tree's purpose is simply to collect as much sun and nutrients as possible. This tree is optimized for that, and now can protect itself." He pours a white vial on the forest floor, undoing the corruption just as fast.
Roll persuasion.
2
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Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
May each word that I speak be backed by each of my teeth.
A 7' tall figure wearing a cloak of skin and flesh is riding toward the Spider Guild Lair on a giant biomechanical spider. The figure wears a respirator made of rotting metal, and the sounds of clinking bottles emerge from his flayed cloak. He seems barely conscious, but the spider knows exactly where to go.
A group of guards ride out, wondering who it is.
The figure on top looks up, with a crackle in his bones. "You seem to have a problem. I seem to have a solution. I want to make a trade."
"What would this trade entail?" The leader of the party calls out.
"I would give you a special little substance that enhances anything it touches, and in turn, I want all the hostility that is presently levied against you. That is, if you want to take the trade. I do offer free samples, so you can try before you buy."
"And how do we know you are not tricking us?"
"With how much I'm asking for, I'm not surprised you're skeptical. I shall demonstrate." He reaches into his flayed cloak and pulls out a small vial of black liquid. He pours it onto the ground. A nearby tree suddenly begins to warp, its trunk splitting open to reveal black flesh and metal plates. It grows up and up, its metal leaves blotting out the sun in the area as biomechanical mushrooms grow from its fleshy roots and begin infecting the nearby trees. This goes on for about 30-35 seconds before stopping.
"A tree's purpose is simply to collect as much sun and nutrients as possible. This tree is optimized for that, and now can protect itself." He pours a white vial on the forest floor, undoing the corruption just as fast.
Roll persuasion.
1
They fricking run from you, scared for their lives.
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Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
A 7' tall figure wearing a cloak of skin and flesh is riding toward the Spider Guild Lair on a giant biomechanical spider. The figure wears a respirator made of rotting metal, and the sounds of clinking bottles emerge from his flayed cloak. He seems barely conscious, but the spider knows exactly where to go.
A group of guards ride out, wondering who it is.
The figure on top looks up, with a crackle in his bones. "You seem to have a problem. I seem to have a solution. I want to make a trade."
"What would this trade entail?" The leader of the party calls out.
"I would give you a special little substance that enhances anything it touches, and in turn, I want all the hostility that is presently levied against you. That is, if you want to take the trade. I do offer free samples, so you can try before you buy."
"And how do we know you are not tricking us?"
"With how much I'm asking for, I'm not surprised you're skeptical. I shall demonstrate." He reaches into his flayed cloak and pulls out a small vial of black liquid. He pours it onto the ground. A nearby tree suddenly begins to warp, its trunk splitting open to reveal black flesh and metal plates. It grows up and up, its metal leaves blotting out the sun in the area as biomechanical mushrooms grow from its fleshy roots and begin infecting the nearby trees. This goes on for about 30-35 seconds before stopping.
"A tree's purpose is simply to collect as much sun and nutrients as possible. This tree is optimized for that, and now can protect itself." He pours a white vial on the forest floor, undoing the corruption just as fast.
Roll persuasion.
1
They fricking run from you, scared for their lives.
"Get your superiors! I need someone with the authority to make this deal!"
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Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
May each word that I speak be backed by each of my teeth.
A 7' tall figure wearing a cloak of skin and flesh is riding toward the Spider Guild Lair on a giant biomechanical spider. The figure wears a respirator made of rotting metal, and the sounds of clinking bottles emerge from his flayed cloak. He seems barely conscious, but the spider knows exactly where to go.
A group of guards ride out, wondering who it is.
The figure on top looks up, with a crackle in his bones. "You seem to have a problem. I seem to have a solution. I want to make a trade."
"What would this trade entail?" The leader of the party calls out.
"I would give you a special little substance that enhances anything it touches, and in turn, I want all the hostility that is presently levied against you. That is, if you want to take the trade. I do offer free samples, so you can try before you buy."
"And how do we know you are not tricking us?"
"With how much I'm asking for, I'm not surprised you're skeptical. I shall demonstrate." He reaches into his flayed cloak and pulls out a small vial of black liquid. He pours it onto the ground. A nearby tree suddenly begins to warp, its trunk splitting open to reveal black flesh and metal plates. It grows up and up, its metal leaves blotting out the sun in the area as biomechanical mushrooms grow from its fleshy roots and begin infecting the nearby trees. This goes on for about 30-35 seconds before stopping.
"A tree's purpose is simply to collect as much sun and nutrients as possible. This tree is optimized for that, and now can protect itself." He pours a white vial on the forest floor, undoing the corruption just as fast.
Roll persuasion.
1
They fricking run from you, scared for their lives.
"Get your superiors! I need someone with the authority to make this deal!"
They're not listening, 1's are pretty low, so...
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Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
"I'm going to see the person in charge, whether you like it or not. My wares, neigh, my art, will not be ignored so casually."
"We have been ordered to not let you pass. Please step away."
"I'm afraid I cannot do that. Unless, of course, you take this to someone in charge." He pulls out another black vial. "Otherwise, I'll have to enter on my own."
"I'm going to see the person in charge, whether you like it or not. My wares, neigh, my art, will not be ignored so casually."
"We have been ordered to not let you pass. Please step away."
"I'm afraid I cannot do that. Unless, of course, you take this to someone in charge." He pulls out another black vial. "Otherwise, I'll have to enter on my own."
"...Please don't do that... just, step back and no one needs to be hurt."
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Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
"I'm going to see the person in charge, whether you like it or not. My wares, neigh, my art, will not be ignored so casually."
"We have been ordered to not let you pass. Please step away."
"I'm afraid I cannot do that. Unless, of course, you take this to someone in charge." He pulls out another black vial. "Otherwise, I'll have to enter on my own."
"...Please don't do that... just, step back and no one needs to be hurt."
"I'm sorry, I can save your entire guild. I don't think your orders stand in the face of the threats before you. This needs to be done."
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Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
May each word that I speak be backed by each of my teeth.
"I'm going to see the person in charge, whether you like it or not. My wares, neigh, my art, will not be ignored so casually."
"We have been ordered to not let you pass. Please step away."
"I'm afraid I cannot do that. Unless, of course, you take this to someone in charge." He pulls out another black vial. "Otherwise, I'll have to enter on my own."
"...Please don't do that... just, step back and no one needs to be hurt."
"I'm sorry, I can save your entire guild. I don't think your orders stand in the face of the threats before you. This needs to be done."
A few nods are shared, before the guard in charge askes you. "What was it that you did back there that scared my men so much?"
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Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
"...Please don't do that... just, step back and no one needs to be hurt."
"I'm sorry, I can save your entire guild. I don't think your orders stand in the face of the threats before you. This needs to be done."
A few nods are shared, before the guard in charge askes you. "What was it that you did back there that scared my men so much?"
"I demonstrated my very special product. It is an oil that improves upon anything it touches. A plow tills on its own. A forest becomes a massive, expanding, solar-powered computer. A crust of bread becomes a feast fit for a king, albeit a very oily king. It can be reversed almost instantly when it comes into contact with my other product, the Purification Blend. I demonstrated. They ran. Simple as that."
"...Please don't do that... just, step back and no one needs to be hurt."
"I'm sorry, I can save your entire guild. I don't think your orders stand in the face of the threats before you. This needs to be done."
A few nods are shared, before the guard in charge askes you. "What was it that you did back there that scared my men so much?"
"I demonstrated my very special product. It is an oil that improves upon anything it touches. A plow tills on its own. A forest becomes a massive, expanding, solar-powered computer. A crust of bread becomes a feast fit for a king, albeit a very oily king. It can be reversed almost instantly when it comes into contact with my other product, the Purification Blend. I demonstrated. They ran. Simple as that."
"Is it... dark magic?"
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Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
"...Please don't do that... just, step back and no one needs to be hurt."
"I'm sorry, I can save your entire guild. I don't think your orders stand in the face of the threats before you. This needs to be done."
A few nods are shared, before the guard in charge askes you. "What was it that you did back there that scared my men so much?"
"I demonstrated my very special product. It is an oil that improves upon anything it touches. A plow tills on its own. A forest becomes a massive, expanding, solar-powered computer. A crust of bread becomes a feast fit for a king, albeit a very oily king. It can be reversed almost instantly when it comes into contact with my other product, the Purification Blend. I demonstrated. They ran. Simple as that."
"Is it... dark magic?"
"It's not magic at all. Not in the traditional sense. It's closer to science, really. What magic there is is mostly biomancy, which, while unusual, is certainly not dark."
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Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
May each word that I speak be backed by each of my teeth.
"...Please don't do that... just, step back and no one needs to be hurt."
"I'm sorry, I can save your entire guild. I don't think your orders stand in the face of the threats before you. This needs to be done."
A few nods are shared, before the guard in charge askes you. "What was it that you did back there that scared my men so much?"
"I demonstrated my very special product. It is an oil that improves upon anything it touches. A plow tills on its own. A forest becomes a massive, expanding, solar-powered computer. A crust of bread becomes a feast fit for a king, albeit a very oily king. It can be reversed almost instantly when it comes into contact with my other product, the Purification Blend. I demonstrated. They ran. Simple as that."
"Is it... dark magic?"
"It's not magic at all. Not in the traditional sense. It's closer to science, really. What magic there is is mostly biomancy, which, while unusual, is certainly not dark."
"Leave the vial on the ground and step away, if you wish for us to examine it."
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Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
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Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
May each word that I speak be backed by each of my teeth.
They fricking run from you, scared for their lives.
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
"Get your superiors! I need someone with the authority to make this deal!"
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
May each word that I speak be backed by each of my teeth.
They're not listening, 1's are pretty low, so...
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
He grumbles and waits.
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
May each word that I speak be backed by each of my teeth.
A few minutes later, a volley of arrows are let fly. Make a dex save, for you and the spider.
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
Spider: 9
Peddler: 22
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
May each word that I speak be backed by each of my teeth.
Ooo, nice.
You are easily able to dodge the arrows, them thumping into the ground around you.
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
The peddler sends the spider away. "Fine. I'll play." He begins walking toward the Lair, ignoring the arrows and bolts raining down around him.
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
May each word that I speak be backed by each of my teeth.
A number of guards stand in your way, told not to let you pass.
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
"I'm going to see the person in charge, whether you like it or not. My wares, neigh, my art, will not be ignored so casually."
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
May each word that I speak be backed by each of my teeth.
"We have been ordered to not let you pass. Please step away."
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
"I'm afraid I cannot do that. Unless, of course, you take this to someone in charge." He pulls out another black vial. "Otherwise, I'll have to enter on my own."
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
May each word that I speak be backed by each of my teeth.
"...Please don't do that... just, step back and no one needs to be hurt."
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
"I'm sorry, I can save your entire guild. I don't think your orders stand in the face of the threats before you. This needs to be done."
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
May each word that I speak be backed by each of my teeth.
A few nods are shared, before the guard in charge askes you. "What was it that you did back there that scared my men so much?"
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
"I demonstrated my very special product. It is an oil that improves upon anything it touches. A plow tills on its own. A forest becomes a massive, expanding, solar-powered computer. A crust of bread becomes a feast fit for a king, albeit a very oily king. It can be reversed almost instantly when it comes into contact with my other product, the Purification Blend. I demonstrated. They ran. Simple as that."
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
May each word that I speak be backed by each of my teeth.
"Is it... dark magic?"
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
"It's not magic at all. Not in the traditional sense. It's closer to science, really. What magic there is is mostly biomancy, which, while unusual, is certainly not dark."
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
May each word that I speak be backed by each of my teeth.
"Leave the vial on the ground and step away, if you wish for us to examine it."
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.