CYOA Tales of Lona: 'Under the hood' thread

[Taria]

--> other: Yell loudly toward the mouth of the cave and threaten whatever is in there that it will be in big trouble if it doesn't come out this second

((on side note, this is AMAZING I can't believe I hadn't noticed it before. I wish I could have the inspiration to do a drawing quest like this XD))

[Optic Blaze]

Input: Investigate the cave silently for more information, though the snake shows signs of being sentient but we should see if they're reasonable or not.

[Omnimek]

I've stewed over this for a day or two but, since nothing has come to mind. Does anyone have any ideas for how or if Heikya could cash in Tetra's favor to help with any of the current requests she has? (Demon, Snake, Hegelt)
Optic Blaze- I'm guessing Alien mind could be anything from different or new sensory responses, senses and dives. It might make her resistant to some 'forms' of mind control or weak against others. By forms I mean types like Corruption, possession, will/soul drain, hallucination etc. It's also possible the mind control could be 'translated' differently.

[coyoteredmoon]

-->Approach and investigate

>Heikya slowly approaches the caves entrance. She decides she should opt to be on the safe side and draws her sword and mirror shield. She thinks shes being fairly sneaky as she enters, but as she moves further into the cave she finds her self in a somewhat decently lit room.
"Can I help you with something, little green woman?"

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Heikya jumps, startled. Her sword and shield clamor to the ground.
"Mirror on your buckler? clever, if you had been dealing with a creature any kind of visual paralysis abilities. However you've stumbled upon me."
"I..I...I'm sorry to 'ave disturbed ya, sir; but i'm here because of the c-c-cattle thefts." she stutters out, still a little shocked.
"Guy's gotta eat right? It's the only way I can around here. Nobody will even give me a job."
Heikya calms after another moment and stammers out: "W-w-why's that?"
"Curious. I haven't restrained you, and yet you still haven't ran.... If you must know, I'm considered a high predatory species in these parts, and without a permit I cant even go into town. Can't get into see the guard captain, so I'm kind of in a bind."
He goes on to explain that if she could get a hold of a permit or someone to represent him and get him one, he would be supremely grateful; however, until then he'd prefer to be left alone.
Heikya decides to head back to town, and rest till tomorrow.

--> Poll results: Royal Morph!

> The next morning, Heikya heads to the wizards tower.
Wizard Ano is as pleased as ever to see the goblin maid, ans is even more so when he hears what business she's brought him today.
Heikya Informs the wizard that she has decided that she would like to be a Royal Morph.

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>Wizard Ano bounces up happily. "Good to hear! Very good indeed! It will take me a bit of time to prepare it, so if you have any other business to take care of today, I'd say go ahead and do so."
Heikya chuckles lightly as she leaves, still hearing the wizard buzzing happily behind her.

>What does she do?
--> Look for a way to help the snake (input)
--> Return to the cave and fight the snake-boy
--> Talk to the clerics
--> Approach the man from the warrior's Legion
--> other (input action)

[Ryhonn]

Input: talk to the guard captain about the snakeguy. He likes Heikya for the work she has done. Besides, this should be done before losing the ability to speak. Also, talk to the clerics if you want to try the demon as Royal Morph. And ask the wizard if he could teach Heikya a Basic telepathy and/or telekinesis spell and if she will be able to use them as Royal Morph.

[Scottyboy]

Input: see if she can represent the snake and get him the permit, if she can't sleep until tomorrow.

[Omnimek]

--> Look for a way to help the snake: First stop on the way back to town is persuade the farmers who are losing cattle to think about hiring before going to the guard captain. Talk to the guard captain about the Snake person. Bring up that he wants to work, didn't harm Heikya and hasn't done any physical harm to the farmers. If the captain is teetering, pour on the charm. Last try is going to other people she has helped like the wizard, the brewer, the farmer from the bandit quest(though they weren't that prosperous) to see if they would hire.

[Earthsage]

Look for a way to help the snake: Go and find the guard captain and ask him what it'd take to get the snake a permit.

[SebaKnight1]

Oh wow, didn't expected such a handsome naga.

Well he spared our lives and in general a nice guy all around. I say its time for Heikya to roll for diplomacy.

Since, she is in good standing with the cap'n of the guard, perhaps we should convince him that snake dude is all cool and handsome and wants to be people. If diplomacy fails, then find handsome naga a fancy top hat. All civil creatures wear fancy hats and if handsome naga wears a fancy hat then he can be accepted into society.

MY LOGAL IS INFALLIBLE! WEAR A FANCY HAT!

[Nevyn]

Input: talk to the guard captain about the snakeguy. He likes Heikya for the work she has done. Besides, this should be done before losing the ability to speak. Also, talk to the clerics if you want to try the demon as Royal Morph. And ask the wizard if he could teach Heikya a Basic telepathy and/or telekinesis spell and if she will be able to use them as Royal Morph.

Oh wow, didn't expected such a handsome naga.

Well he spared our lives and in general a nice guy all around. I say its time for Heikya to roll for diplomacy.

Since, she is in good standing with the cap'n of the guard, perhaps we should convince him that snake dude is all cool and handsome and wants to be people. If diplomacy fails, then find handsome naga a fancy top hat. All civil creatures wear fancy hats and if handsome naga wears a fancy hat then he can be accepted into society.

MY LOGAL IS INFALLIBLE! WEAR A FANCY HAT!

Yes, I agree to both of these. Lets help the Naga out, so as these two said, talk to the guard captain OR ask the naga to come with her to the guard captain and for the Royal Morph, telapathy would only be needed IF he can teach her it.

Also, Fancy hat? No, he needs a fancy hat on top a fancy hat on top a fancy hat!

[bestusernameEVER]

--> Go talk with the captain about the Naga. Explain everything.

Uhm, as Royal Morph, isn't she going to need new clothes? If yes, should she deal with this before or after transforming? Do RMs even wear clothes?
I feel sortof guilty for bringing this up

[lankhmar]

Snake said he wants to be left alone until Heikya has the permit, lets not bother the incredibly dangerous predator without good cause yea?

Thing is, "cause he wants one an' promises ta be good!" ain't gonna convince the guard captain that the snake's a safe guy to be wandering around town. Folks get reputations for a reason and he already has bad rep from the sheep thefts. Now if he had a job lined up which he's uniquely suited for and just needed the permit to start work...that might be a different story!

Thing is, I can't think of anything which really suits him...

[Omnimek]

Input: talk to the guard captain about the snakeguy. He likes Heikya for the work she has done. Besides, this should be done before losing the ability to speak. Also, talk to the clerics if you want to try the demon as Royal Morph. And ask the wizard if he could teach Heikya a Basic telepathy and/or telekinesis spell and if she will be able to use them as Royal Morph.

+1 to that bolded part. Or simply learn illusory image or ghost whisper to write what she wants to say or explain.
On the topic of scary and dangerous, Guard sounds like a good possible job for the Naga.

[SebaKnight1]

Yes, I agree to both of these. Lets help the Naga out, so as these two said, talk to the guard captain OR ask the naga to come with her to the guard captain and for the Royal Morph, telepathy would only be needed IF he can teach her it.

Also, Fancy hat? No, he needs a fancy hat on top a fancy hat on top a fancy hat!

Lawd! Can anyone handle that much much fancy?

On the topic of scary and dangerous, Guard sounds like a good possible job for the Naga.

Actually that is a brilliant idea, the handsome naga can make a great and formidable guard.

[bestusernameEVER]

Actually that is a brilliant idea, the handsome naga can make a great and formidable guard.

Agreed.

[Earthsage]

Actually that is a brilliant idea, the handsome naga can make a great and formidable guard.

Agreed.

Ditto on that. And if he hunts monsters with meat, part of his feed can come from that instead of out of the farmer's fields, meaning it's less likely to piss them off.

[devilbird]

Oh wait! If he has issues because of his race, what about having the wizard change HIM instead?

[VintageBass]

Oh wait! If he has issues because of his race, what about having the wizard change HIM instead?

Well if he wants to do that, but that... could also work as well.

[bestusernameEVER]

Oh wait! If he has issues because of his race, what about having the wizard change HIM instead?

If that is fine with him, that's an even better idea. Could avoid complications with the guard, too. But ask him first. Maybe he doesn't want to.

Also, if that comes out some time in the future, there could be a scandal...

[Optic Blaze]

I feel we should use Tetra's favor to get the snake man a job.